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Rylee McDonal ~ Copy Editor

The University of Lynchburg  this fall will unveil its official tartan as part of President Morrison-Shetlar’s inauguration celebrations this October.

In April Professor Ursula Bryant of the Art department, conceived a student competition to design the  official tartan. 

Emeritus professors, Dr. Clifton Potter and Dr. Dorothy Bundy Potter are excited about the university having its own tartan.  Clifton said, “ I don’t know any university or college in Virginia that has its own tartan, and generally, you can propose a tartan, but you have to make it official.” 

By Alyssa Wilson, Hunter Epperson & Rylee McDonal

The University of Lynchburg campus was buzzing this weekend after an email on Friday, Aug. 27, from Dean Caifano, the deputy director of campus safety and security, indicating that students should be cautious at social gatherings.

The email which was sent to all undergraduate and graduate students stated, “Campus Safety and Security Office had received unconfirmed reports of illegal substances being placed in drinks of unsuspecting persons at social gatherings on campus […] commonly known as”roofies “ or”date raped drugs.”

In a follow-up interview with the Critograph, Caifano said, “ I like to think that from my perspective we’re going to air on the side of caution and we’re going to inform our students. It’s all part of being transparent and communicating and making sure we are doing everything we can to make our students safe. I mean that quite seriously and that’s why I did what I did.” 

While there is no specification of where and when the incident took place or the students involved, there is an ongoing investigation into the incident. 

By Hunter Epperson ~ Copy Desk Chief

Sweeping changes in staffing continue at the University of Lynchburg with Michael Jones adding to his marketing and communication portfolio as the new Vice President of Marketing, Communications, and Enrollment.