Equestrian Center offers horseback riding to students of any skill “I think the feeling of being on a horse and developing a certain trust with it is an experience like nothing else,” senior Cassandra Steptoe said. The Equestrian Center offers students the same opportunity to enjoy horseback riding, regardless of skill level. Steptoe, one of Liberty’s English Equestrian team captains, […]
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Student Counseling Services offers six free sessions to any Liberty student A new school year can bring feelings of excitement and anticipation, but it can also bring stress and uneasiness during a period of transition. Liberty University’s Student Counseling Services are available to help students cope with difficult transitions, whether it is an immediate crisis or a part of everyday […]
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Pharmacy delivers prescriptions for free With the start of the fall 2016 semester, Hill City Pharmacy is partnering with Liberty University to provide free pharmaceutical delivery to faculty, staff and students. Bryan Moody, president of Hill City Pharmacy, is looking forward to the opportunities the program provides. “We’re delivering to faculty and staff right there at their desk,” Moody said. “We’ll […]
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On-campus student health center introduces new fee to upgrade services Liberty University’s Student Health Center announced the institution of a new student health fee starting this semester to upgrade equipment and renovate its on-campus space located in Green Hall. According to Executive Director of the Student Health Center and Wellness Initiatives Dr. Keith Anderson, the new health fee is part […]
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Liberty housing and on-campus safety get recognition in online surveys Liberty University was named 12th in the nation for on-campus housing and eighth in the nation for overall safety in recent polls and surveys published by college database and ranking organization Niche.com. According to the website, which based their ranking on a poll of 471 students, the average cost of […]
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Another game, another victory Fans gathered beneath a hot sun to witness the Liberty University women’s soccer team (4-3) claim victory 2-0 against the previously undefeated George Washington Colonials (6-1) in Osborne Stadium Sunday, Sept. 11. The Lady Flames demonstrated athletic aggression early in the game, shooting over twice as much as their opponents. Led by freshman forward Gabrielle Farrell, […]
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LU Send offers students short-term travel opportunities with a lasting impact Liberty University students have the opportunity to travel far beyond their classrooms and experience the cultures of Switzerland, Romania, Central Asia and many other locations while representing Christ. Through LU Send, students can take advantage of these travel opportunities over breaks and earn course credit. The organization, which was […]
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New Campus Community study program “Vinyl” debuts, runs for five weeks Liberty University students can expect new things from Wednesday night’s Campus Community this year. One difference returning students will notice about Campus Community is a change of source material. Paul’s letter to the Galatians, which has been the primary study text in Campus Community for the better part of […]
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Local movie enthusiast opens discount theater With the loss of the discount theater in Lynchburg, one local man with a great love for movies plans on bringing a beloved pastime back. After the closure of the Cinemark Movies 10 in Lynchburg, the area no longer had a discount movie theater. Robert Harrison Jr. plans on opening up a brand new […]
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Student union and concert hall open for student usage The Montview Student Union and a new 1,600-seat concert hall mark the latest additions to Liberty University’s campus as both are now completed and open for Liberty students, faculty and staff in preparation for the fall 2016 semester. The student center, located in central campus and attached to the backside of […]
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Liberty updates its master plan for the future look and layout of campus Though a master plan of Liberty University has been released for multiple years, over the recent months, the university announced new changes to the plan, many of which will change campus as it is presently known. Alan Askew, vice president of major construction planning & construction, said […]
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LU Send team travels to La. As opposed to spending the last week of summer basking in the sun, a dozen Liberty University students and staff flew to Louisiana to provide aid for those affected by the historic flooding in Baton Rouge this August. The Washington Post reported that 60,000 homes were damaged and 13 people died due to flooding […]
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Colony House performs at Block Party, discusses the future of their music In front of a packed house, Colony House performed at the annual Block Party the night of Sept. 3 to a crowd of students and community members. Colony House is no stranger to Lynchburg or Liberty University. Under the name “Caleb,” the band first performed at Liberty with […]
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Annual Block Party gives students chance to unwind after 1st week of classes As the sun set over the mountains, the crowded parking lot of the LaHaye Student Union glowed with lights. That was the scene of Liberty University’s 2016 Block Party, an annual event hosted by Student Activities to promote student involvement and welcome students back to campus. This […]
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Various intramural sports and tournaments scheduled for the semester Many want to be athletes, but only a few have the ability to earn a spot on the roster of an official collegiate athletic team — and that is where intramural sports fills that gap. Whether because of time restraints or other barriers, Liberty students who cannot participate in upper-level athletics […]
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