Police say annual report displays no drastic increase or decrease in prohibited behaviors throughout the year Liberty University released its 2013 Campus Crime Report Oct. 1. The annual crime report, which is compiled by the Liberty University Police Department (LUPD), provides important information on Liberty University’s Campus safety and crime statistics. According to Police Chief Col. Richard D. Hinkley, the […]
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People were encouraged to mingle at “Business After Hours” The Lynchburg Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted “Business After Hours” Thursday, Oct. 10, where local businesses and Chamber members were encouraged to network in order to build lasting business relationships within the Lynchburg community. Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College served as the venue and welcomed business representatives from around […]
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Student earns history award for paper Karissa Marken became the third student from Liberty University’s history graduate program to win the Nels Andrew Cleven Founder’s Prize when her paper, “Autonomy Imposed: Virginia During the English Civil War,” was chosen by the Phi Alta Theta (PAT) National Honors Society in September 2013. According to Dr. Samuel Smith, the director of the […]
Read moreDespite the rain Saturday, Oct.12, many students trekked up to the Liberty University Paintball Facility to compete in an adrenaline-pumping tournament of three versus three, double-elimination, capture the flag fun, hosted by the Student Government Association (SGA). The tournament was hosted in honor of Sarah McKeown, a recently deceased Liberty University graduate, former Flames Crew Team member and member of […]
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Liberty University cut the ribbon on the newly renovated East Campus Clubhouse, which was renamed David’s Place, Friday, Oct.12. According to the David’s Place Web page, it now includes a Jamba Juice restaurant, a game room featuring five gaming stations equipped with 46-inch televisions and PlayStation 3 consoles, a 24-seat movie theatre, new heating systems for the outdoor pool and […]
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The Vines Center has played host to Liberty basketball and volleyball games, as well as many Convocation services and events throughout its 23-year history, according to its Web page. Les Schofer, Liberty’s senior photographer, has captured many of the happenings in the Vines Center, and he recently photographed the facility from a different perspective — the top of the dome. […]
Read moreThe Liberty University Career Center is hosting the Health Professions and School of Communication & Creative Arts career fairs over the next two weeks, inviting all Liberty juniors, seniors and alumni in pursuit of jobs or internships. Both fairs will be held from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. in the Reber-Thomas Dining Atrium. The Health Professions Career Fair will be held Oct. […]
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After five seasons of tense, edge-of-your-seat drama, AMC’s “Breaking Bad” is finally over. Even as I write this, I am currently working my way through season five of “Breaking Bad” while desperately trying to avoid finding out what happens in the series finale, which aired Sunday, Sept. 29. As someone who regularly uses social media, let me tell you — […]
Read more“The largest Christian school in the whole world has is its own zip code?” graphic design major Andrew Pierce said. “About time.” Liberty University now has its own unique zip code: 24515. The process for getting a unique zip code has been ongoing for years according to Lisa Worley, manager of Liberty’s post office. “This has actually been a process […]
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Graduate receives Virginia regional Teacher of the Year Award and becomes finalist for statewide recognition Liberty University alumna Jennifer Lovett has been recognized as one of the best teachers in her field in Virginia. Lovett has received the Teacher of the Year Award for region five in Virginia, making her one of eight finalists for the statewide award. She will […]
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Students vote to select their future class presidents and vice presidents Liberty University held elections Sept. 6 to decide the Student Government Association (SGA) presidents and vice presidents of each class in preparation for the coming academic year. Campaigning officially began Sept. 2 and lasted the remainder of the week until 4:30 p.m., Sept. 6, with electioneering in full swing […]
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Reality TV star Robertson speaks on faith, family and ducks Liberty University Convocation, normally a sea of red the day before football games, contained a little more camouflage, Friday, Sept. 27. Willie Robertson, star of television’s “Duck Dynasty” and CEO of hunting supply company Duck Commander, made his first appearance at Liberty Convocation, sharing how God has used his family […]
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Best selling author and inspirational speaker Pattie Mallette addressed Liberty University’s student body during Convocation Monday, Sept. 30. Mallette, who is perhaps best known as the mother of celebrity singer-songwriter Justin Bieber, shared her personal testimony with students, outlining the journey of faith that ultimately led her to God. Mallette’s story, which is detailed in the New York Times bestseller […]
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The only beauty pageant I ever sat through was the fictional Miss America contest depicted in the classic Sandra Bullock film, “Miss Congeniality.” Miss America is an icon that millions of girls aspire to become. This year’s winner was a 24-year-old Indian-American woman, Nina Davuluri from New York. Davuluri’s crowning ceremony made history. According to NPR, she is the first […]
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