An at-large bid to the NCAA Los Angeles Regional meant a tough slate of West Coast opponents was awaiting the Lady Flames softball team on a national stage May 19-21. After suffering a crushing ASUN Conference Tournament defeat, however, Liberty found life in the City of Angels, where Head Coach Dot Richardson made a return to Easton Stadium — the […]
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Artificial intelligence has come a long way since its inception and has made significant strides in various fields such as healthcare, finance and transportation. However, despite the many benefits that AI can bring to society, there are also dangers associated with this technology that must be addressed. In this editorial, we will explore why AI is dangerous and the potential […]
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Two-time NCWA National Champion, three-time All-American winner— Liberty wrestler Rick Weaver has achieved just about every accolade attainable as a collegiate athlete. After four years of sheer domination on the wrestling mat, one would think that Weaver stepped away from this year’s NCWA National Meet content with the culmination of a journey. The end of this year’s wrestling season, however, […]
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Every spring, the 32 NFL clubs gather for an annual selection of college players entering the league. The NFL Draft is an event known for its excitement, drama and life-changing nature. This year’s Draft was dramatic as ever. Three of the first four selections were quarterbacks, trades ran rampant and many teams made some unusual moves. The Carolina Panthers selected […]
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Carlton Payne, a Liberty graduate student, felt like he had an upset stomach almost constantly. During the summer of 2022, he thought it was the food he was eating, so he would go on different diets. His pain would subside for a short time, but the same discomfort would return. In August, he went to see a doctor about the […]
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Two simple words hold so much meaning. As you prepare to take on a new role with Liberty University, we want to thank you for coming when you were so needed. We know you didn’t want to come at first. We know you rejected the call until you felt the Spirit of God compelling you to carry out a promise to […]
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Liberty University’s School of Aeronautics took videography to the skies when they recently held an UAS (unmanned aerial systems), also known as drones, photography and videography competition that allowed all aeronautics students to send in their best photographs and video work they had shot while using an UAS. Liberty University student Jonathan Dersch took first place in the UAS videography […]
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Thirty-five students from Liberty University’s Helms School of Government heard from top diplomats during a trip to the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China and the Embassy of the Republic of Poland, in Washington, D.C., April 21. Students began the day with a tour of the Chinese Embassy and a Q&A session with Minister Counselor Liu Pengyu, head of […]
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From Latin and jazz to salsa, the Afro-Cuban ensemble covers it all. As one of Liberty’s instrumental ensembles, it aims to acquaint students and audiences with Latin culture. Coordinator of Percussion and Drum Set Studies Jay Ware directs the Afro-Cuban ensemble. He describes it as a “unique ensemble made up of students from a wide range of backgrounds.” Students of […]
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Liberty’s Reagan Underwood and USA Field Hockey brought home the gold medal at the Junior Pan American Championship (JPAC) after defeating field hockey’s perennial powerhouse, Argentina, in a dramatic shootout. Underwood was one of 18 players chosen to represent the stars and stripes on the national team based on her performance at a Pre-JPAC Preparation Camp in mid-March. From April […]
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Twelve-time All-American swimmer Riley Gaines made a splash when she became one of the first people to stand up and speak against the unfairness of transgender women competing in women’s sports. Liberty’s Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Truth club, sponsored by the Leadership Institute, hosted Gaines on Tuesday, April 11. Gaines spoke to hundreds of students and visitors about her […]
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A riveting weekend of ASUN Tournament tennis went the way of the Lady Flames April 15-16, as Liberty notched wins against Bellarmine and Austin Peay to claim a spot in the ASUN Championship Semifinal. The Lady Flames took on No. 12 Bellarmine to begin the weekend. Entering the match, Bellarmine’s roster was depleted, forcing the team to forfeit the singles […]
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Christina Meredith, author of “Cinder Girl” and founder of the Christina Meredith Foundation, spoke on how she overcame struggles from childhood by the grace of God on Wednesday. Meredith grew up with eight siblings, where she experienced poverty and abuse. At the age of 16, she was put into foster care with her brothers and sisters after going from home […]
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Throughout the past few decades, the world has increasingly welcomed sin. Of course, the world never notices this trend but consistently chooses to accept things that were considered appalling transgressions not 100 years ago. As with Old Testament Israel, the modern-day church also may fall into the common trend of man — a church may refuse to address sin properly, […]
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