Politics, for better or for worse, is something every single person will have some kind of interaction with in their lifetime. Many Christians bemoan this fact, seeing anything to do with politics as unnecessarily divisive, and choose to abstain from any political processes, including voting. But is this the right approach to take, or should Christians exercise their right to […]
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Fall is officially here to usher in pumpkin spice cravings, cool weather and the chance to enjoy hot cider and caramel apples. To celebrate this season, Student Activities is taking over Hydaway with Fall Fest Saturday, Oct. 1, starting at 5:30 p.m. The event will use 600 pumpkins to create a pumpkin patch and challenge students’ decorative skills. A petting […]
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The Liberty Mountain Gun Club is once again hosting its Top Shot Competition for students. This year, the competition will start Sept. 30 and end Oct. 2. According to the Campus Recreation website, it is recommended that competitors begin shooting by Oct. 1. For the last three years, the competition has occurred every semester filled with a variety of stages. […]
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Attention people of Lynchburg, this is not a drill. Zombies will take over downtown Lynchburg beginning at 5 p.m. Oct. 15. Scrappy clothes and fake blood make for a realisitic horror event – for a good cause. The Lynchburg Zombie walk is an annual event where people bring canned food, dress up as zombies and get exercise by walking around […]
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Paul Carmany, one of Liberty’s sports information directors (SID), remembers his first sports memory. It occurred May 7, 1989 when a play deemed one of the most famous in NBA history occurred — Michael Jordan’s iconic game-winning shot against the Cleveland Cavaliers. It sparked one of many painful sports memories for a kid from Ohio, ones that many Cleveland sports […]
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The reigning four-time D1 Women’s ACHA National Champions entered the LaHaye Ice Center Sept. 24 with lofty expectations. After posting an undefeated season last year, the Lady Flames hockey team began its quest against the Washington Pride for a fifth straight championship and its 41st consecutive win. “This is the first time for this team to compete, so the girls […]
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Following a game that saw Liberty put up 36 points and 428 yards of offense at Wake Forest, the Flames eked out a win in a defensive slugfest over the Akron Zips, 21-12. While it might not have been pretty, Head Coach Hugh Freeze will take the win — however the Flames can get it. “Winning college football games is […]
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One play— that’s all that stood between the Liberty Flames and a major upset Sept. 17 as they went for it all to take down the No. 18 Wake Forest Demon Deacons. That one play, however, was not enough to pull off a thrilling victory in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, as the Flames fell short 36-37. Redshirt freshman Kaidon Salter made […]
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Walking into a dimly lit Vines Center on a Wednesday night at 7 p.m. was a new experience for many. Campus Community nights are always talked so highly of and are considered a must-attend for freshmen. That being said, Sept. 7 was still a first time for some returning students. The Vines Center went dark, and smoke began to […]
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A downpour of rain was not enough to extinguish the Flames Sept. 10 as they overtook the UAB Blazers 21-14. While both teams entered the matchup 1-0, the Blazers would come into Williams Stadium looking to erase memories of the past. Last year’s face-off between the two saw the Flames dominate the Blazers 36-12 in their first home game at […]
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Liberty field hockey bounced back from a pair of tough losses with an absolute showcase of offensive power Sept. 11, defeating the Queens Royals 11-0. Seven different Lady Flames scored a goal as they put on an offensive clinic, totaling a program record of 47 shots. Going into this matchup, the Lady Flames had lost their last two showings, moving […]
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Want to try glow paddling in the dark? Enjoy bonfires with friends? How about just enjoying fresh fall air? If those activities appeal to you, mark your schedule for the free event at Hydaway After Dark hosted by Campus Recreation Sept. 16 from 8-10:30 p.m. The Hydaway Outdoor Center will offer students a break from classes and the opportunity to […]
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Student Activities hosted its first Parking Lot Concert Sept. 9 at 8 p.m., featuring student artists Lauren Elise, Will Burke and student band Carlisle. Held on top of the Runk & Pratt parking garage, the event provided students with a fun, yet safe environment to express themselves and eat ice cream sandwiches from Rookie’s as a treat for attendees. “As […]
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This semester, two teams of students from Liberty University will be traveling to Kentucky to help communities that were hit earlier this year by flooding and tornadoes. The trips are being organized by LU Serve Now, the disaster relief and humanitarian aid arm of Liberty University. The first team, comprised of six students and two leaders, left for Jackson, […]
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Abby Johnson, a pro-life activist, spoke at Convocation Sept. 9 to tell about her experiences with abortion as a young college kid and how sin can creep into our lives. She encouraged Liberty University students not to compromise and stand up for Christ. “Sin comes into your life one compromise, one justification, one lie at a time,” Johnson said. Johnson […]
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