Hattie Troutman, Editor-in-Chief The little news office tucked in the side of Green Hall’s main entrance doesn’t look special from the outside. Many people walk by never realizing the bustling work happening on the other side of the glass door. This little office, however, became more than an office space throughout my last three years of college. I first walked […]
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I said goodbye to my parents on the sidewalk between Commons One and University Boulevard when they dropped me off at college for the first time. I remember little things about that moment –the sounds of hall leadership cheering and packed cars going by as we prayed, and some of my dad’s final words to me: “Whatever you do, don’t […]
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Since the school’s humble beginnings, Jonathan Falwell has seen first-hand his father’s vision for Liberty University come to life. Falwell has never held a formal position on campus, however, until now. The youngest son of the late Jerry Falwell Sr. will step into a new role as campus pastor and senior vice president of Spiritual Development this fall, carrying on […]
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Nearly 1,500 students joined community partners from April 16-17, assisting 84 organizations with the goal of serving them and their needs during the Serve Lynchburg initiative. The annual event uses the hands of Liberty students, faculty, staff and residents of Lynchburg to help the community in a multitude of ways and actions. Although this year included safety measures including masks […]
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Outside of Williams Stadium a statue of Liberty’s Mascot stood tall, offering a salute to passersby. Many students and visitors frequently visited the eagle, a popular photo-op on campus. In recent weeks, however, only Sparky’s feet remain, begging the question: what happened to Sparky? Several students and staff theorized about renovations or simply a removal of the beloved statue. Some […]
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His first time out of the country, Ryan Portnoy went to the slums of Mexico. He was there to do manual labor, pouring concrete foundations and painting cardboard walls white so families could see any scorpions crawling on the sides of their homes. But when he realized that no one had family portraits, he pulled out his camera, grabbed a […]
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The Liberty women’s DI hockey team won its third straight American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) national championship April 19, beating the Lindenwood Lions 3-1. The Lady Flames had to go through a tough stretch of competition to just get the chance to play in the national championship. After traveling to North Dakota for the weekend tournament, the team swept its […]
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I distinctly remember the first time I heard the term “ring by spring.” I was sitting among a sea of other freshman during our college orientation when university leaders started cracking jokes as they detailed the ins and outs of Liberty culture. At the mention of ring by spring, the whole room erupted in laughter. I simply sat there, dumbfounded […]
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When folks ask me what I consider to be the most important asset at Liberty University, here’s my answer: the student body. Since stepping into my current role as President, I’ve had the blessed opportunity to walk with, pray with, laugh with and learn from you, the students. By God’s grace, it’s the students who give Liberty University purpose. It’s […]
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Liberty University filed a lawsuit against former university president Jerry Falwell Jr. alleging he breached his contract. The lawsuit claims that Falwell withheld information that could have been potentially damaging for the university while negotiating his new contract with the board under false pretenses in 2019. The suit was filed on Thursday April 15 as the Board of Trustees were […]
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Editor’s note: The full story can be found on Madelaine’s blog: Drinking Dreams Like Water. This story was used with permission. Recently, the Lord has been beckoning to me over and over, calling me to lay my struggles down and surrender in a way that I haven’t ever before. It’s a demand, a command, a mandate. As Christians, we are […]
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With the ASUN Championship crown and a chance to play in the NCAA Women’s Soccer College Cup on the line, the Liberty women’s soccer team narrowly prevailed against the Kennesaw State Owls in a 1-0 extra time win April 17. The historic game was the first time the Lady Flames won an ASUN Conference title since joining the conference in […]
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Hours of tedious sewing, meticulous rehearsals and countless emails over the last seven months have been poured into an annual full-scale student led fashion show at Liberty University. The procession of models showcasing hours of unimaginable creativity resembled something out of a New York Fashion Week. As look after look made its way down the runway in the School of […]
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For the third time in three seasons, Liberty University has extended basketball Coach Ritchie McKay’s contract. McKay’s contract now lasts until the 2028 basketball season. Since returning to Liberty in 2015, McKay has transformed the team’s fortunes, taking Liberty to four consecutive conference championships and helping the Flames earn three March Madness bids. Under McKay’s leadership, Liberty won its first […]
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After seven years as Liberty University’s campus pastor, David Nasser announced his resignation last week, sharing his plans to step away from his position of senior vice president for spiritual development and move to Nashville, Tennessee. Nasser and his wife Jennifer Nasser shared their story and decision to move on to the next chapter in a seven-minute video posted to […]
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