Students elect the 2016-2017 student body president and vice president Current Vice President of Liberty University’s Student Government Association (SGA) Jack Heaphy and his running mate, Luke Welgoss, won by more than 1,400 votes in the 2016-2017 SGA election Friday, April 1. Overall, more than 3,500 students voted. Last year, only 2,900 voted, according to Jacob Broadway, chief justice of […]
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The Liberty University men’s lacrosse team continued its home dominance with a 18-6 victory over the Florida Gators in the teams annual “Midnight Madness” game Friday April 1. More than 4,000 fans were in attendance, finding seats all around the perimeter of the lacrosse field. Fans started pilling in before 11 p.m, but due to travel issues with the Gators, […]
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New bridge extends from the Freedom Tower to the DeMoss Hall Student Center The community at Liberty University has seen first-hand the progress of this year’s construction efforts on campus, most notably in the erection of a bridge over Reber-Thomas Drive. At 130 feet long and 35 feet above the road, the bridge will connect the Freedom Tower to the […]
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Office of Student Leadership and Campus Pastors Office roll out new changes The student leaders on campus were informed at a leadership service Feb. 29 that beginning in the fall semester of 2016, the student leadership structure would change. LU Shepherds, a new office, due to the restructuring of the Office of Spiritual Development, in conjunction with the Office of […]
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Liberty University prides itself on having the title of the largest Christian university in the world. But as the late Dr. Jerry Falwell used to say, “If it’s Christian, it ought to be better.” For Liberty, “better” comes in the form of claiming a new title: The largest Christian university in the universe. The school announced plans Friday, April 1 […]
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There are now more ways than ever to help Liberty University students get their ring by spring. During Convocation Friday, April 1, Senior Vice President for Spiritual Development David Nasser announced a new program available just for Liberty students. “We know its spring time and a lot of you still haven’t found ‘the one,’” Nasser said. “So we are officially […]
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With approximately two months remaining until the 2016 NFL Draft, the rumor mills and draft experts have all speculated as to who NFL teams will be adding to their respective rosters. While there is still much uncertainty, as NFL coaches and general managers are still looking for who they want, one particular NFL franchise has provided a bit of clarity […]
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Construction is a typical sight at Liberty University. And the presence of backhoes, piles of dirt, and masses of construction workers will continue as Liberty announced the beginning of construction of a water park on campus. “We are pleased to announce that the university will expand its campus once again with the addition of a waterpark,” President Jerry Falwell said. […]
Read moreLiberty students across Lynchburg experience the same level of excitement as their professors when the Campus Alert System sends out the text message or email saying that school is closed because of snow. Both sides can admit one of the best parts of the winter season is snow days. However, the days where snow falls heavy yet Liberty stays open […]
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C-SPAN bus makes stop at Liberty’s campus to talk about political happenings The latest stop on the C-SPAN bus’ Road to the White House Tour was the same place many of this year’s presidential candidates stopped on their own road to the White House: Liberty University. The $1.2 million bus, which is 45 feet long and 13 feet high, rolled […]
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Liberty and UVA ROTC programs receive General Douglas MacArthur Award The University of Virginia’s (UVA) Army Reserves Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), which also includes Liberty University’s ROTC program, received the 2015 MacArthur Award for the 2014-2015 school year. The MacArthur Award is presented to the ROTC programs that exhibit the same qualities General Douglas MacArthur showed while in the Army. […]
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Devil Wears Prada sells out in LaHaye Event Space The Christian metalcore band The Devil Wears Prada gave a wall-shaking performance March 5 in the LaHaye Event Space. The band’s music utilizes musical screaming and a heavy use of guitar and bass, which made the venue shake with vibrations. The Devil Wears Prada formed in Ohio in 2005 and has […]
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Interview addresses Trump endorsement Editor’s Note: In an interview with the Liberty Champion, Jerry Falwell answered questions about some of the controversial issues regarding his personal support of Donald Trump for president. Liberty University does not support or oppose any political candidates. Beginning as a multiple year friendship with Donald Trump, Falwell’s personal connection with Trump has transformed into a […]
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In recent years, Liberty students fought to gain access to on-campus polling location During the daytime Tuesday, March 1, 2016, orange cones could be seen encircling the Vines Center on Liberty University’s campus. Cookies and donuts aplenty were also sitting on a table outside the massive landmark on campus. Both sights were unusual to the typical student walking through campus. […]
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Liberty teaches students to be good stewards of new livestock additions Entering into their third growing season, the Liberty University Morris Campus Farm is continually expanding on the farm and on campus. This past summer, the addition of chickens turned the former campus garden into a campus farm, and its spring stewardship series is bringing events to campus so students […]
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