Thanksgiving season is over. We enter a season of snowy weather, peppermint hot chocolate and family gatherings. During these gatherings with relatives you haven’t seen since last year, it can be difficult to find topics to discuss. Inevitably, that one uncle will bring up a controversial political topic at the dinner table and a massive argument will break out. Some […]
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Defense wins championships is a common saying in football, and it translated to field hockey Nov. 21 as Northwestern shut out Liberty to secure its first field hockey national championship in program history. Liberty and Northwestern faced off in the NCAA Division I Field Hockey Championship; neither program had ever won the championship before Sunday. After a scoreless first half, […]
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No. 22 Louisiana was the highest-ranked team to ever enter Williams Stadium, and the Ragin’ Cajuns showed why they deserved that ranking, hammering the Flames 42-14. It was a cold, cloudy evening in Williams Stadium Nov. 20, and less fans than usual were in attendance, just 15,564. This is due to the game coming a day after the university’s Thanksgiving […]
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Stress produces many things, and it can put athletes in a fight or flight situation. In this case, Liberty fought and will now compete for NCAA Field Hockey National Championship. The No. 9 Lady Flames won an extremely tense double overtime contest against No. 5 Maryland, thanks to a Charlotte Vaanhold winner. Back and forth action marked the first period […]
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Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo took to the Convocation stage Friday, Nov. 12 with a tribute to veterans, an encouragement to keep the faith and a call to action for future Christian leaders. “I know a lot of politicians come in front of you to talk to you,” Pompeo said. “They often talk to you about their future. I […]
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Grace Ehrhorn left no dry eye in the Black Box Theater with her poignant portrayal of Brigid Mary’s journey of love, loss and faith in “Little Moon of Alban.” Liberty’s theater department’s production of “Little Moon of Alban” opened Nov. 11, telling the story of young Irishwoman Brigid Mary Mangan’s wrestling with the grief of losing her fiancé. Set in […]
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Often, I hear this idea that we should just print more money. In the face of growing inflation and a rapid decline in supplies, printing money seems like a magical solution to make everyone wealthy and eliminate poverty. Everyone would have more money and therefore be more affluent, right? In actuality, printing money is contrary to the most basic principles […]
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It felt like the game was never going to end. With the score tied 2-2 at the end of double overtime play, the No. 9 Lady Flames faced the No.1 Rutgers Scarlet Knights in a shootout. The Lady Flames prevailed with a 3-2 victory, and for the first time in history, the Lady Flames women’s field hockey team is […]
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“It is two in a row to the NCAA Tournament for the Liberty Flames, back-to-back ASUN Champions,” ESPN’s Jon Crispin announced following Liberty’s victory over Lipscomb in the 2020 ASUN Tournament. Liberty obviously never went to the tournament — no one did. However, while we have already seen the team back and even in the NCAA tournament, we have not […]
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Since mid-September, multiple students at Liberty University have been wearing teal ribbons and have taken to social media in support of several victims of alleged sexual assaults. This coalition is headed by Justice for Janes (J4J), a student-led organization seeking reforms of university policies to protect students from sexual violence. It appears that the organization’s calls are being heard. Liberty […]
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The Office of Military Affairs is celebrating the month of November as Military Appreciation Month by hosting multiple events in honor of veterans and those currently serving. According to its website, “Once a one-day event on campus, Military Appreciation Month has been expanded to a month-long celebration in order to give greater visibility, support and recognition to our military and […]
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A14-game winning streak, 7-0 in the Big East conference and ranked No. 8 in the nation are just a few accomplishments that sum up the Lady Flames field hockey season, but none are as impressive as Big East champions. After years of heartbreak and missed opportunities, Liberty finally achieved its first-ever Big East championship Nov. 7, beating UConn 1-0. The […]
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According to the Oxford Dictionary, the word valor means “great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.” Veterans from all over the world exemplify what valor looks like as they have shown a great amount of courage through their service to their country. But with this valor comes something else — something darker. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is […]
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This Thursday is Veterans Day. This is one of my favorite days of the year because it is the only day that I see veterans get the acknowledgement they deserve. However, honoring our veterans needs to happen more than just one day out of 365. Our veterans pledged to serve our country. When they did this, they signed up for […]
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The Vines Center erupted in applause Nov. 3 following an announcement from Liberty University President Dr. Jerry Prevo: “We are in the process of installing blue boxes.” Prevo was referring to blue light emergency call boxes that allow students to press a button on the light and alert police to their location if they feel endangered. As he made the […]
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