StudentsEmbrace "Loopholes" in the Liberty Way

W hil e the term 'loophole' seemed to have negative connotations, the benefits of loopholes in the Liberty Way actually gave freedom and allowed students to branch out and explore all thatLiberty had tooffer.

Spirit days allowed students to wear jeans and casual t-shirts to class, a privilege that was a rarity on campus. While curfew was something Liberty had always enforced, late night opportunities were provided for students Students were allowed to sign out to the computer lab past curfew in order to get work done and late night activitiesgave students the chance to hang out with friends atapproved events.

"Signing out to the computer lab let us stay out later than curfew. The line to get passes on Thursday nightswas so longbecause somany people signouttothe labafterhallmeeting,but thewait was wellworth it," said

Junior Stacey Watson

Students also had the privilege of RA signouts. Thisgave studentstheopportunity tostayoutpastcurfew without breaking it. It also provided a great way for RAs to get to know their fellow resident on a more personal level.With RD permission,RAs were allowed to sign out with students until 2am Staying on the specified Wards Road was not a problem,astheonly placesopen that late were Wal-Mart,Sheetz,and IHOP.

Although there were always students who complained about the dress code, curfew, room checks and other highly debated issues involving the the rules,reality showed just how fartheLiberty Way had come."Liberty has come a long way from girls having to wear skirtsall the time and guys having to wear ties. Things have definitely changed for the better," sail

Sophomore Eric Forcey

Liberty students thrived off of spirit days, late nights in the computer lab and with RAs, and other activities that made up the "loopholes" of the Liberty Way, giving them the freedom to enjoy theiryears atLiberty Bg Jma Thmm

Sophomore Rebecca Spencer and Junior Rachel Owens enjoy coffee inthe computer lab Students took advantage of the coffee as some of them spent entire nights signed out to the lab

Mike Zeigler places an electronic order at Sheetz with his RA Sam Grifford Sheetz was one of the approved RA latenight locations that they often frequented Photo by Rachel Powell

A popular activity students participate in is hiking atPeaks of Otter The atmosphere provided anincredible view of God's creation and anopportunity for some exercise

Historic Charlottesville,VA, offers a chance to get away from campus Offeringiceskating to coffeeshops,students enjoyed a different college town

Downtown Lynchburg offers a variety of specialty shops,antique stores andrestaurants Thearea underwent extensive construction during 2004 and was completed bythe time students came back for the fallsemester -Photo byRachel Pick