Congressman Robert Hurt urged Liberty students to take action with economic crisis, 2012 presidential election Congressman Robert Hurt came to Liberty University on Thursday, April 3, to speak to the College Republicans about their responsibility to be out in the community and making a difference for the upcoming presidential election. “Consider your time these six months … be willing to […]
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President of Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays and Gays (PFOX) Greg Quinlan addressed a group of students last week at the Helms School of Government. In his speech, this former gay activist addressed issues such as how homosexuality impacts the United States, if it is possible to change homosexual tendencies and how he believes Christians should interact with homosexual individuals. […]
Read moreEleven Liberty University faculty members were honored this month with the announcement of the Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence in Teaching. This is the second year for the awards, which were instituted by the Center for Teaching Excellence. According to Center for Teaching Excellence Director Sharon Wheeler, the awards are given based on category, allowing for teachers at all levels to […]
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Liberty senior Sarah Joyner advocates for the adoption of holy dressing through fashion website Who said girls can’t be fashionable and modest at the same time? According to the blog Fearlessly Chique, girls can keep up with the latest trends without giving into the media’s lies that midriffs should show and necklines should plunge. Senior Sarah Joyner said she felt […]
Read moreStudents conclude successful season at National Debate Tournament, set Liberty University records Liberty University’s debate team conquered the competition, the Cross Examination Debate Association (CEDA). Throughout the season, the team has come out strong against all of its participants. The team competed with three separate organizations at once, which included the American Debate Association (ADA), CEDA and National Debate Tournament […]
Read moreStudent associations discuss various hot topic issues at Political Policy Forum The College Republicans, College Democrats and Libertarians of Liberty University debated on President Obama’s healthcare plan Thursday, April 12. As one of the most controversial issues in American politics today, the topic of Individual Mandate within the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has been in the spotlight this […]
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Dining out could get more expensive if the current proposed city budget is accepted. According to the 2013 Fiscal Year budget report released by City Council, the Eat for Education tax proposal is suggesting a one percent increase to raise current local taxes from 6.5 percent to 7.5 percent for all meals bought in the City of Lynchburg, raising the […]
Read moreCollege students may face higher rent payments for the fiscal year 2013 as the City of Lynchburg struggles to balance its operating budget with mounting costs from a poor economy, increased state and federal mandates and investment programs intended to revitalize the city. Property taxes are main source of revenue for Lynchburg’s general fund. According to the City Assessor’s Office, […]
Read moreAdministration has declined the offer to expand into New England After paying a visit to the campus, Liberty officials have reached a decision regarding their interest in the Northfield, Mass. property being offered by the Green family. “The campus was once home to the Northfield Mount Hermon prep school, which was founded as a girls’ school by Moody in 1879,” […]
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The possibility of severing ties with GLTC has Liberty University considering increasing the amount of service that it self-operates. According to Director of Auxiliary Services Lee Beaumont, Liberty is still looking to purchase roughly 20,000 hours of service from GLTC next fall. However, the majority of bus transportation provided to students will either be from a self-operated busing system by […]
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Liberty University student Petty Officer 2nd Class Todd Williams spent one year in college before enlisting in the U.S. Navy — in part to help pay for the year’s $15,000 in student loans. After enlisting in November 2005, he worked as a Full Time Support (FTS) office worker stationed in Virginia Beach. “More or less, (FTS) is active duty reserves,” […]
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Required SACS testing day quickly approaching Liberty University will hold its annual Assessment Day April 18, but this year there is a new twist. While the morning departmental sessions, which begin at 8 a.m. and run until 12:30 p.m., remain similar to the ones in previous years, the afternoon surveys will be completely different than in the past. This portion […]
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Bible guide author and Liberty professor prepares to celebrate birthday Dr. Harold Willmington has spent half of his life at Liberty University. Turning 80 this week, Willmington has been with Liberty since the second year after its inception and his impact on the university has inspired many students over the years. Willmington is a man of many occupations, including pastor, […]
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Liberty University’s Forensic Speech Team won in its division at the National Christian College Forensics Invitational in March and came in fourth place overall. Following this success, the team held a showcase of their work Wednesday, March 28, in the Department of Communication Auditorium in DeMoss Hall. “We’re the top Christian school for how many students we had participating,” Forensics […]
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Five pro-life leaders came to Liberty University to share their testimonies and encourage students to minister to women affected by abortions Friday, March 30. Students who are members of Lifeline, which hosted the Day of Life event, go weekly to the Planned Parenthood facility in Roanoke, Va. to pray for and minister to the women going to have an abortion, […]
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