“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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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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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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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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After months of production and preparation, actor and producer Kirk Cameron released his latest film, “Unstoppable” — a film he calls “the most personal project I have ever made” — Tuesday, Sept. 24. According to Cameron, more than 150,000 people across the U.S. attended the […]
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Guests experience an exciting weekend of football, Crowder and “Duck Dynasty” Nearly 2,000 prospective students and their families converged on Liberty University’s campus Sept. 26 to experience campus life at College for a Weekend (CFAW), according to Ericka Morris, recruitment event coordinator. This CFAW differed from those in previous years as the Hancock Welcome Center was adorned with towering bundles […]
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The LaHaye Student Union partnered with the Masters of Public Health program and the Nursing Department to host Liberty University’s first health fair at the LaHaye basketball courts Sept. 23 from 12 – 6 p.m. The health fair consisted of 18 booths from various Liberty departments, such as Intramural Sports and Student Activities, and community businesses, such as Blackwater Bike […]
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Isaacs wins award for researching multiple medical links to dementia Dr. Gary Isaacs, assistant professor of the Liberty University Department of Biology & Chemistry, was recently awarded the 2013-14 Alzheimer’s and Related Diseases Research Award Fund (ARDRAF) in order to further his research and provide students with better research resources. Isaacs applied for the ARDRAF through Liberty last April. With […]
Read moreWith millions of iOS 7 requests, the Apple iOS server crashed causing Apple fanatics all over campus to be stuck in the iOS 7 activation limbo. The anticipation for the Apple iOS 7 update could be seen all throughout campus Sept. 18, when the update was released. What started as a lot of excitement quickly turned into frustration when the […]
Read moreThe first iYADA meeting was held in the Towns-Alumni Auditorium where 29 girls from across Liberty University’s campus gathered, Sunday, Sept. 29. Sarah Reese, a junior women’s ministry major, saw the need for a women’s outreach program. According to Reese, the organization is a girls-only club and began in September of 2012 in a Liberty dormitory room. This year, iYADA […]
Read moreSpeech team welcomes colleges from six different states to compete in various public speaking categories The Liberty University Forensic Speech team hosted 10 schools from six different states to compete in the fourth-annual Liberty University Speech Invitational Saturday, Sept. 28th. The initial two rounds of the tournament began at 9 a.m. in DeMoss Hall and continued until 3 p.m. During […]
Read moreThe Office of Disability Academic Support helps students succeed in classes As tests begin to roll around from the faculty of Liberty University, many students are grateful for the helping hands of the Office of Disability Academic Support (ODAS). Denny McHaney, the current director of ODAS, said he founded the program in the fall of 1985 after he was approached […]
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Video game enthusiasts seek to provide the opportunity for students to fellowship through friendly competition Whether you are into Mario Bros. or Halo, the Video Game Club seeks to offer a unique outlet for every gamer at Liberty University. The Video Game Club held its first official semester in spring 2013, according to Samuel Adams, president of the club. It […]
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Commercial for Monsanto to air during Macy’s Parade This Thanksgiving, Liberty University students might see a familiar face during a commercial break while watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. After winning a contest, Communication & Creative Arts major Celeste Martin and her family will be featured in a commercial for Monsanto, an agricultural company. “We had no idea that we […]
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