Asa Chapman receives grace Former Liberty University defensive lineman Asa Chapman pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor charges and one felony charge in a Lynchburg City Court in January. Under Virginia law, however, Chapman will be given a second chance, Chancellor Jerry Falwell Jr. said. As a first time offender, charges against Chapman will be dropped after a period of time […]
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More changes bring new look to Liberty’s campus Construction on Liberty University’s campus continues as the administration makes plans to demolish the buildings located behind DeMoss. According to Liberty’s Director of Planning and Construction Charles Spence, the university is looking to relocate the offices and classrooms currently residing in the SLAB and Schilling to the completed fourth floor of DeMoss […]
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After the Concordia capsized, the ship’s captain is under fire for abandoning the ship and its passengers As the imminent 100th anniversary of the Titanic approaches, the death of another cruise liner caused hundreds reminiscent anguish. On Jan. 13, the Concordia ran aground off the Tuscan Island of Giglio and capsized, claiming the lives of 16 passengers, but dozens are […]
Read moreLiberty University sold $100 million worth of taxable bonds to finance construction projects across campus. The university made its second initial public offering (IPO) in the past two years on Jan. 11. According to Chancellor Jerry Falwell Jr., financial advisors recommended that the university borrow close to what it would be spending over the next five years for construction projects […]
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Former Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor to President George W. Bush Karl Rove spoke at Randolph College Jan. 26 about President Barack Obama, the upcoming election and his years of experience in politics. Nicknamed “The Architect” for his role in designing both of Bush’s presidential campaigns, Rove said the current Republican primaries have been “weird” with six lead […]
Read moreA task force comprised of five members, including Lynchburg City Manager Kimball Payne, is looking to revise and eliminate a number of the state mandates imposed on local governments. The goal is to alleviate cost, time and excess paperwork for cities, including Lynchburg. The “First Interim Report to the Governor” is a 59-page document describing the task force’s creation, goals […]
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New equipment makes diagnosing patients quicker Liberty University’s health service medical provider, Centra Medical Group, underwent a major scheduling change Jan. 9. Health services, located in Green Hall, now accepts walk-ins. In addition to this, new equipment, staff, rooms and medical record services have been added to accommodate this change. “Just as Liberty is growing, LU health services has grown […]
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At Liberty University, students are learning math differently than ever before. This decision is mutually beneficial for both the students and the professors. It’s called the Math Emporium, developed by the National Center for Academic transformation, whose motto reads, “Experts in improving learning and reducing cost in higher education.” “This remedial approach to teaching lower-level math allows students to learn […]
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Liberty University collects more than 50 units of blood A blood drive was held Wednesday, Jan. 25, in the back hall of DeMoss Commons at Liberty University from 12:30 p.m. until 6 p.m. The event was sponsored by the Virginia Blood Services and the College of General Studies. “During the winter months regular blood donors go down due to illness […]
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In Matthew 9:58, Jesus said, “Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.” I am beginning to empathize with Jesus on this one. After weeks of fruitless searching online and driving through the outskirts of downtown Lynchburg, I am beginning to think that my future husband […]
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A strict social-conservative, a tithing Mormon, a former Libertarian and a congressional D.C. native are the popular faces of this year’s group of Republican nominees, but in recent weeks their claims to fame have been slightly upstaged by the ever more popular Comedy Central comedian Stephen Colbert. On Jan. 12, Colbert announced on his show “The Colbert Report” his plan […]
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Lack of student interest has caused the Vines Center food court to officially shut down, according to Liberty University Chancellor Jerry Falwell Jr. According to Lee Beaumont, director of auxiliary services at Liberty, the college began losing money after Founder’s Food Court vendors initially moved over to the Vines Center last year. The amount of revenue the operation was making […]
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Sodexo, in cooperation with Registered Dietitian Robin Quay, is hosting a monthly informational meeting called the “Fit Flames” Workshop. “What we found in surveys is that college students really want information about health, wellness and good nutrition,” Quay said. “We want to make sure we are offering them everything they need to be their best.” The “Fit Flames” Workshop will […]
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Secondhand and consignment shops offer vintage clothes and home decor for the shopper on a budget For college students with a big eye for fashion and a small piggy bank, local thrift stores provide opportunities to satisfy the urge to shop with less stress on the wallet. Liberty University senior Abigail Koppenhaver said many pieces in her wardrobe are found […]
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