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Green Men" seriously impressed me. this is the first time his more fiendish — and Alex Albert have put lyrics have shown up on his albums. Even, together some wicked head bobbing beats with that said, Schwab has been able to Truthless Heroes on the bass and drums respectively. Their put together lyrics that will have you best work was displayed on the old school screaming at the top of your lungs as you By Adam Austin, reporter flavored "S.M.C." drive down the expressway. Project 86 fans will undoubtedly find The effect of the album is not always •. need to get one thing out of the way that "Truthless Heroes" musically stays positive, and at certain points I had to dig. first: if you're a fan of any pop band, close to home for the band; the most deep in between the lines to find any Iand I mean absolutely any pop band obvious change being the loss of the spiritual meaning. I was especially wary you will not like Project 86's latest album "grunge" guitar effect. of several very dark interludes featured "Truthless Heroes." However, if you live The new "clean" guitars are a real com­ on the album. They didn't add anything by the mantra "Louder is better," then we plement to vocalist Andrew Schwab's musically and only succeeded in giving have something to talk about. When I vocal. Schwab poetically winds through the album a morbid overtone (we can first heard "Truthless Heroes" I got so the album seamlessly transitioning from only hope this is the result of some over­ pumped that I felt like smashing a guitar singing to spoken word to screaming and paid producer). and kicking over a stack because the back. "Truthless Heroes" is not an album for album's message is driven high-octane Schwab is a notoriously poetic lyricist everyone. If you are already a Project 86 style. and nothing has changed this time out. fan, or if you're a hardcore rock-n-roll fan Musically the album is, at first glance, The album lyrically is meant to represent who has a high tolerance for the gray just another stereotypical guitar-laden the life span of a man. It flows chronolog­ areas of Christian rock, then you will love rock-n-roll rampage. However, if you take ically through the dreary life of a man this album. DANNY SMITH an honest listen you will be amazed by and comes to a very sad end on "Hollow However, if you're just looking for some of the intricate work put into this Again." some quality Christian rock-n-roll, then I Hometown: Virginia Beach, Va. album. The album shades to the dark side would save my money for this month's For starters, Randy Torres has laid more often than not, but this is nothing new release from Chevelle or go out and new for Schwab who caught flak for some pick up Blindside's latest album, because Major: Elementary Education down some of the most amazing guitar licks and riffs throughout the album; the of the darker poems in his book "We "Truthless Heroes" takes too much effort caught you plotting murder." However, for the casual rock fan to enjoy. Favorite movie: Rat Race Far East influenced guitar hook on "Little

Describe your ideal Saturday afternoon: To go to the beach and catch 12 waves.

What I do in my free time: sleep Liberty's unnoticed minority "I walk down the halls and people say, 'Hi "I want to fin­ By Tamia Hetrick, reporter Pet peeves: crunching ice Scott,' but all I have time for is 'hi - bye'," ish what I start­ Camlin said. "Most of the students accept ed," Addison Favorite Verse: Galatians 2:20 here is a very overlooked minority here me, they don't know that I'm over 30," said. at Liberty University. They aren't nec­ Camlin said. "I came here because it was a Some Words to live by: Everything's gonna be all Tessarily classified by their nationality Christian college. I wanted that atmos­ students right. or their gender. They are the students over phere." decide to 30 years old who attend Liberty. There are Senior Gretchen Addison, who was an on- endeavor 348 resident students over the age of 30 reg­ campus student here from 1988 to 1990, has in col­ After Liberty I would like to: Be a profes­ istered this semester: 127 undergraduates returned to finish her degree. "You can't sup­ lege after sional surfer. and 239 graduate students. That is less than port yourself without a degree," Addison they 7.5 percent of the total student population said. When asked if it is more difficult now, have raised If I could be any car I would be: A Nissan over the age of 30. According to the US she answered with an "absolutely." their children and put them through college. Altima, because if s sleek. Census Bureau, in 2000 there were 12.3 per­ "Running a household, being a single par­ Junior Lynn Spencer fits into this category. cent of students over 30 years old enrolled in ent and finding time to study are the biggest "I was 48-years-old and knew that both What I do when no one is watching: I college. challenges," Addison said. "I was very Mrs. Beverly Lowery and Mrs. Macel Falwell sing with all of my heart. Many of these students have restructured uncomfortable when I first came, but it's started back to college at 48. They were my J their lives to return to school and complete been great." inspiration," Spencer said. If I could be any superhero I would be: their education to give them an edge in the "Students and faculty are outstanding, and She is in the process of getting her bache­ Wolverine job market. Many hold full time jobs as well the faculty bend over backwards to help you. lors degree in elementary education. "I have as having families to take care of. This barri­ The students are so accepting," Addison said. been teaching kids in church for years. I was er leaves them with very little time to social­ In addition to full time school Addison has on staff at Thomas Road. I love kids and have Dream Vacation: Australia ize and enjoy the benefits of a typical college a 9-year-old son. She has been a widow for a real passion for ministry," Spencer said. education. three years and has the responsibility of rais­ Spencer's reason for going to school is to If any actor could play me in a movie I Senior Scott Camlin describes his experi­ ing her son alone. give her more options. When asked if it was would want it to be: George Clooney ence as "rush-rush." Camlin returned to col­ "Sometimes he doesn't like it because at harder to go to school after age 30, she lege in the fall of 2000 after serving nine times it takes me away from him," Addison responded that it is "very hard, your brain Favorite book: "Just like Jesus," by Max years in the Navy. He holds an A.A. in com­ said. doesn't work as well." She feels comfortable Lucado mercial graphics and came to LU to get his Addison spends a lot of quality time with at Liberty. "You make friends with all the bachelors degree in communication studies. her son to compensate for any evenings she other students in education. The boys gravi­ Something most people don't know: I'm According to Camlin it is harder now than has to attend meetings at school. She usually tate toward me as 'mom'," Spencer said. the sweetest guy on earth, and I'm single. when he went just out of high school. "It is studies after he goes to bed at night. She is "My mom is 71 years old and would love much easier living on campus," Camlin said. planning to finish her degree by the summer to go back and finish her education," Spencer "Math is harder to learn now." of 2003. said. Compiled by Amy Jordan, LIFE! editor

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gertips at the Bridal Showcase. There will be By Amy Jordan, LIFE! editor florists, catering companies, photographers and many more businesses that can help in wedding Are there wedding preparations. This event is particularly helpful bells in your to those planning weddings in the area, but is future? Are also useful even for those planning a wedding in When you get lost, what is the first you getting another area. married, or Senior elementary education major Jessica thing that you do? are you Rosenberger, who recently became engaged, is helping a looking forward to the Bridal Showcase. friend plan "I'm planning on attending the Bridal her wed­ Showcase. It's really going to help me in plan­ ding? If you ning my wedding. I think it's wonderful that I are preparing can get ideas for all of the little details for for your upcom­ a wedding in one place." ing wedding, then Admission is only $5, and there make sure to attend the fourth annu­ are door prizes being given al Bridal Showcase coming to away all day. There is no Liberty University on Nov. 9. prior registration This event will be held in the required for this event. Schilling Center on Saturday All the future brides can enter a from 2-6 p.m. and is a wonder Amory McCutcheon, ful opportunity for all brides- "Contest for the Steve Anderson, senior to-be, and anyone else who is Brides" with a youth ministry major junior elementary helping to plan a wedding. grand prize of a education major honeymoon give­ The Central Virginia I wouldn't have to worry I would either ask the person Bridal Guide is bringing away. about that, because I would in the ear next to me for together over 35 local busi­ So if you are never get lost in the first directions or pull over at the nesses that will be set up, planning on getting place. nearest gas station. I would with bridal consultants pre­ married in the near most definitely never drive pared to answer any ques­ future, or if you just want around aimlessly, wasting tions that you might have. to get some ideas, then check time and gas, attempting to Everything that you could pos­ out the Bridal Showcase. figure it out on my own. sibly need for your wedding will be at your tin