Express Jet Car Wash offers a variety of services to the Lynchburg community After the snowstorm Jan. 22, thousands of cars are still dirty from snow, salt and slush, and Lynchburg’s newest car wash is here to help. Express Jet Car Wash opened Jan. 1 after months of building and preparation by giving out free car washes to the citizens […]
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How to stay fit when the temperatures drop Sticking to New Year’s resolutions during the winter can be difficult when cold temperatures and bad road conditions prevent traveling to the gym and lessen motivation. Heather Gaunt, LaHaye Student Union fitness coordinator, gave advice about how someone can keep up with fitness goals despite the difficulties winter brings. Gaunt first suggested […]
Read moreAvoid phishing scam messages A string of email scams invaded the inboxes of several Liberty University students in mid-January, promising “information validation” and mystery shopper positions. The emails, urgent in tone and content, claimed to be from various departments of Liberty such as the Information Technology (IT) helpdesk and the Liberty University Police Department (LUPD). The emails were sent Jan. […]
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Simple tips for college students to save money on food, textbooks and more Most college students operate on a budget, and there are many places around Lynchburg that cater to these college students trying to save money. One option to save money, which is a part of the on-campus meal plan, is Flames Cash. Flames Cash is offered to every […]
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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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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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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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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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Liberty launches new website for ease of use and to better market the university Liberty University launched a brand new layout of its website Dec. 18 in an effort to create a more marketable view of the school. Plans for a new design layout began last summer, but those in the Web design department dedicated time to making it a […]
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Liberty launches new online courses in collaboration with Dr. James Dobson The Liberty University James C. Dobson Center for Child Development, Marriage and Family Studies will be launched in spring 2016. The center is a partnership between Dr. James Dobson and Liberty under the department of counselor education & family studies. “It has often been said, as the family goes, […]
Read moreLiberty officially changes university’s beverage provider from Pepsi to Coke Share a Coke with friends, teams, family and, now, Liberty University. Over winter break, Liberty’s campus made the anticipated transition from Pepsi products to Coke products to ring in the new semester and begin the university’s new contract with Coke. Louis Cambeletta, director of food service operations, said the process […]
Read moreThe Live Healthy Liberty initiative continues with its second semester of competition Liberty University kicked off its Live Healthy initiative for the spring 2016 semester and has many different events lined up to help the students and faculty to meet their goals and resolutions. At the start of a new year people will begin to make New Year’s resolutions to […]
Read moreEditor’s note: The previous version of this story mistakenly stated that the New London airport would be the headquarters of Liberty’s Flight Training Affiliate (FTA) program. Liberty University buys New London airport to add to school of aeronautics Liberty University purchased a nearby airport for $1.8 million to use as a location for further developing its School of Aeronautics. The […]
Read moreRepublican presidential candidate addresses the student body at Liberty Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump opened the 2016 spring semester Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 with his first appearance at Liberty University since 2013. After the conclusion of a video showing highlights from LU Send Now’s recent trip to tornado-decimated Ashland, Mississippi, Senior Vice President for Spiritual Development David Nasser reminded students […]
Read moreFormer dean of students, campus pastor, ALS warrior and preacher dies at 65 The Liberty University community lost another of its greatest influencers Dec. 26, 2015 when a founding dean and campus pastor, Dr. Ed Dobson, died after a 15-year battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS). Dobson, who recently pastored Calvary Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan from 1987 to 2005, […]
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