Liberty receives new classification in order for enrollment to continue to grow Liberty University’s campus received a new zoning classification following the Lynchburg City Council meeting Jan. 12, consolidating the campus under the single IN-2 zoning classification. Previously, the 752-acre campus of Thomas Road Baptist Church and Liberty University fell under six different zoning classifications, each with its own set […]
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Presidential hopefuls speak at Liberty Convocation to boost campaigns Convocation at Liberty University has become a popular stop for presidential candidates on their campaign trails. Since Sen. Ted Cruz came to Liberty in spring 2015 to announce his candidacy, candidates Sen. Bernie Sanders, Dr. Ben Carson and Donald J. Trump have also taken the stage. According to Daniel Bolton, director […]
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Snow Prep: The Northeast region of the U.S. went from breaking records for high temperatures in December, to breaking records for snowfall during the recent snowstorm Jonas. This drastic change in weather caused some to be completely unprepared for the storm that left many stranded at home for days. It is important to keep in mind the possibilities of storms […]
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James MacDonald joins Vertical Church Band for “One Day Revival” on campus When David Nasser announced Vertical Church Band would be a part of Liberty University’s spring 2016 Convocation schedule, the audience in Vines Center gave a huge round of applause. The same energy could be felt in the way students talked about the Convocation days before it took place. […]
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Former governor’s endorsement could affect larger nomination process Former governor of Alaska Sarah Palin formally endorsed GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump during a campaign stop in Iowa. Palin’s endorsement is one of many coming from celebrities and politicians, including Jerry Falwell Jr., who have told the world whom they side with in advance of the primaries. In an impassioned speech, […]
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From kayaking through turbulent waters to exploring a historic city, students have the opportunity to enjoy the semester in new and exciting ways. Student Activities (SA) is offering more than 30 events this semester that will appeal to many different types of students. Big athletic events in February include those that are a part of the Outdoor Rec Fest. Students […]
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Junior Katie Barber designs artwork for upcoming play Liberty University’s Tower Theater will present Beauty and the Beast in the spring, but all the while, Liberty junior Katie Barber has been preparing for the show since last fall. Barber studies in the studio art program and is designing the artwork for the production’s poster. After being asked by the house […]
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Brianna O’Neal creates a project to help others expose parts of their past Liberty graphic design student Brianna O’Neal stood outside the Jerry Falwell Library Thursday, Nov. 12, where mass crowds of students and bystanders gathered around her and her art project — a giant board of text with a sign in front declaring “Art Reveals the Secrets of Society.” […]
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Liberty’s track and field team wins 19 events during record-breaking invitational Athletes from 20 different colleges along with three former Olympians took part in the record breaking Darius Dixon Memorial Invitational on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 29 and 30. The second annual event, which took place in the Tolsma Indoor Track, saw Liberty enjoy enormous success. Liberty’s men’s and women’s […]
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Men’s tennis team falls to E. Kentucky in first match, defeats King in second Match 1: E. Kentucky 4, Liberty 3 Liberty University’s men’s tennis team fell to the Eastern Kentucky Colonels 4-3 on Saturday in a close fight to the finish in the opening match of the year. The Colonels captured the crucial doubles point to take an early […]
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Men’s volleyball team swept by Virginia Tech in second annual blackout game Ten missed serves and countless hitting and passing errors were the name of the game for the Liberty University men’s volleyball team (8-5) Friday night Jan. 29 in their “Midnight Mayhem” blackout game versus perennial rival the Virginia Tech Hokies. In front of a crowd of more than […]
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Ashley Rininger’s return propels Lady Flames to victory over High Point Redshirt senior forward Ashley Rininger returned to the court after missing the last nine games to help the Liberty University Lady Flames (12-8, 9-2) defeat the High Point Panthers (7-13, 6-5) 56-43 Saturday, Jan. 30 in the Vines Center. Rininger, the Big South Conference preseason women’s basketball player of […]
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Global studies department sends 27 interns out after a week of training While some students went home over winter break, others, such as the global studies interns, underwent orientation week Jan. 4-9, days before leaving the country for the spring semester. According to Khesed Dent, the director of global studies internships, preparation and training begins long before the orientation week […]
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Mark Anthony Rizzo and Nacci Palloto performed pop and worship songs Dozens of students gathered in the LaHaye Event Space Tuesday, Jan. 26 for the debut performances of musicians Mark Anthony Rizzo and Anthony Benacci (Nacci) Palloto. Hosted by Liberty University’s Student Activities, the concert was a night of entertainment and an intimate time of worship. Rizzo and guitarist Tanner […]
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