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CHAMPIOSERVING LIBERTY UNIVERSITY FOR 23 YEARS AUGUST 29, 2006 VOL. 24, NO. 1 VISIT WWW.LIBERTY.EDU/CHAMPION N Survivor segregates Celebration! Is this reality TV's answer to Life! hits the highlights from racial harmony? A4 the Block Party. B6
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By Joshua King morning, an "armed and 1 . NKVVS REPORTER dangerous" Morva made his way toward the Virginia $? Virginia Tech students Tech campus, causing uni will not easily forget their versity officials to shut first day of classes for the down the campus. Students J' * W^ 2006 fall semester. What were directed to stay in 1 began as a typical Monday their dorms. Morva was JjHi£*.B^p - <«*' morning quickly evolved eventually sighted on a trail into a campus security near the unversity. Sheriffs •I**.;- Sn Bf? nightmare. It began on Deputy Eric Sutphin 1 ^ Sunday when William responded to the call and Morva, a 24-year-old was shot and killed while ; Ik ••-" Blacksburg resident ac trying to detain Morva. cused of attempted armed Faculty and students were 'H RP^ • •• •'•••^B robbery at a local store, finally able to breathe a sigh fl escaped from police after of relief late Monday after . j| j^y being transported to noon when local law " Montgomery Regional Hos enforcement announced the V pital for minor injuries. capture of the escaped While there, Morva beat a prisoner. .,3 \ t IK ''SI sheriffs deputy uncon This frightening scenario J* *Wm scious before taking the has led other colleges and -• • ^%L^ V deputy's gun and fatally universities to question \ ,^^— shooting hospital security their own security, includ guard, Derrick McFarland. ing Liberty. How safe is # While police began a mas our campus? sive manhunt throughout Please see SAFETY, page A3 1 the night and into Monday ^•JHI on i? mm GETTING REAL — Matt Hammitt, lead singer of Sanctus Real, gets up close and personal with fans at the Block Party. Rap and rock join forces at Block Party
By Linda Laferriere NEWS REPORTER said Jeff Boyer, Dean of Student Life. said sophomore Josh Titus. "All of orientation week is designed to The Block Party would not be as big get students acclimated to the univer of a success, if it weren't for those More than 6,500 students, staff and sity, build friendships and get stu who worked on the planning since faculty mingled and watched a dunk dents socially connected." last April. The team first of all pays team perform, played games, ate food Not only were they given the oppor attention to what the general student
and when the time came, arms raised tunity to meet up with old friends, body is interested in hearing and then LES SHOFER into the air as several groups and and make new friends, everything looks at availability and price negoti BEAUTIFUL SOUNDS — Musicians kept the beat going on Wednesday night. bands came on stage to lend their was free. Students could watch BMX ations. musical talent for all to enjoy. bikers, go on different rides, or play This year local artist Humble TIP "The block party is a great way to different games, and watch three dif P.D.O.G.G., opened for Cross The new campus church start the semester. Everyone has an ferent concerts and fireworks. Movement and Sanctus Real. opportunity to gather together and "It was fun to see everyone from "Cross Movement really connected By Matthew Hegarty "Beginning in 1977, all TRBC get charged up for the new school last year, and see everyone at one with the audience and brought forth a MANAGING EDITOR Campus Church services year. New students are given the event at one time. It was a good, chill powerful message," said Brian were moved to the new cam opportunity to meet upper classmen," setting to meet people-real sweet," Shesko,Associate Director of Student Smoke billows from fog pus," Falwell said. "We have machines. Multi-colored longed for the day when we lights flash and spin. Modern could bring TRBC and LU worship pulsates from over logistically back together." head speakers and the Word The Sunday morning Who are we? Bringing identity to LU of God thunders from the Campus Church service with pulpit as more than 6,000 Pastor Johnnie Moore is still By Joanne Tang each represent the new look of the uni and hoodies come in will be replaced students crowd into the new in the Vines Center at 10:30
NEWS EDITOR versity, and the look of the Liberty with red, white and blue. The idea is not Thomas Road Baptist a.m. On Sunday night, stu brand in the years ahead. to replace the popular colors with all Church sanctuary on a warm dents will now participate in What is the Liberty University logo? "Once you build a consistent brand, it school colors, but to identify Wednesday night. This new a merged service with older "The eagle," said Freshman Kerne builds awareness and once you build Liberty with its official colors. phenomenon - called "The TRBC worshippers in the Iseman. "The majority of the things I awareness, you develop loyalty," said The changes will help departments Campus Church" - repre TRBC Sanctuary at 6 p.m. got in the mail had that on them." Don Egle of University Relations. with their brochures and their official sents more than just a geo That service, which is being Sophomore Andrew Harrison also The intention behind the Brand documents by keeping them consistent, graphic change for Liberty termed "Super Sunday agrees that the logo is the eagle. Identity Guide is to create an image for and will help university admissions and University's campus service. Night", will feature Falwell "The seal," said Freshman Ryan Liberty that is recognizable. In the next recruitment to give potential students a For Dr. Jerry Falwell, the and the Thomas Road band Mowren. He, like Iseman, received mail year, the plan is to make everything clearer view of what Liberty is about. new format of Campus and choir along with nation from Liberty. "Then the eagle started with any type of university logo comply Church is the fulfillment of a ally renowned preachers like showing up." with the standards that have been set. Contact Joanne Tang at jtang@liber- dream - out of a church Dr. John Hagee or musicians "I'm not exactly sure," said Kathy This includes the Web site, which will ty.edu. founded upon Christ, a like Squire Parsons. Griffith, the mother of two Liberty stu change in upcoming school to proclaim His truth. The Wednesday night dents. "There are so many variations." weeks to reflect a "Historically, an institu experience is arguably the So which of these is the logo? higher sophistica tion of higher learning has a service that the Liberty The answer is, all of them. tion in graphics. much higher likelihood of administration most antici Creating "brand identity" is one of the This includes staying the course theologi pates, for its potential to many goals of the university. Over the merchandise, whic cally and philosophically, attract more students. last nine months, University Relations, has been every long term, when it is guided "The 7:30 p.m. Campus in partnership with a committee of color under the sun spiritually by an orthodox Church service on graphic designers and marketing pro as well as all differ and evangelistic local Wednesday is an effort to fessionals, worked on a way to integrate ent fonts. While the church," Falwell said both spiritually feed our LU the visual look of Liberty into one clothing will still in an interview. students and to evangelize group of distinctive logos. contain the design Campus Church was origi the five local college campus The result is a wordmark, which and flair as it has in nally held in the old TRBC es and high school bears the university name, the official years past, much of Worship Center. When LU campuses...," said Falwell. seal, the Liberty Flames logo with the the pinks, browns, began migrating to Liberty eagle in a flame formation and an LU yellows and greens Al.KX TOWERS Mountain, the student monogram. This set and variations of that many shirts SEEING RED AND BLUE Other color choices will remain but focus will shift. church services also moved. Please see CHURCH, page A3 Page A2.THK LIBERTY CHAMPION AUGUST 29, 2006 Liberty continues expanding
By Amy Field the Dean of Residence Life. "However, even ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR after our efforts we still bad to temporarily house 49 men in RA and SLD rooms. At this Liberty's campus seems to be in a constant time we have been able to get all but 4 men state of construction these days, with the fin into their permanent assignments." ishing touches being put on Thomas Road Another current project on campus that After years of stellar service, the Champion literate Champions to read my weekly propa Baptist Church, the new dorms on East is nearing completion is the Football has finally hit rock bottom. Yes, they actually ganda; welcome the incoming leaders of Campus and the almost completed Operations Center (FOC), conveniently locat gave me my own column and in a matter of tomorrow, and salute those overachievers Football Operations Center and Williams ed next to Williams Stadium. weeks the editorial staff will be second guess like myself who feel that four years just isn't Stadium field. "The FOC was set to be finished in late July, ing themselves. Anyways, I hope everyone enough time to conquer the college experi Construction of the new East Campus but now we are just working to make sure it had a splendid summer. I am still unpacking ence. Anything less would leave me feeling dorms began in February of this year and they will be ready for the first home game," Spence from what was by far the greatest summer of short changed and lost in this great land of were officially substantially complete this said. The building will hold all of the coaches' my life drifting all over Colorado's western opportunity. It is also time for me to reflect August. offices, the team locker rooms, as well as slope and getting school credit for it - a well on the good, the not so good, and the straight "For a building to be substantially complete three large Jacuzzis that can be used for phys deserved and needed break it was, but I'll up ugly of my journey at LU and look ahead means that the necessary items that it takes ical therapy and training. The building cost save my gloating for another time and try to at what is in store for this born and bred boy for a person to live there are there," said overall amounted to $7 million, focus on the task at hand. ^—————————••— from the Buckeye State. Charles Spence, the Director of Planning and according to Spence. Back to school time. The "He fought off rabid This time of the year I Construction at Liberty. "Those items would Future construction projects around cam last for me - knock on wood. JjadgerS, Outsmarted look forward to, and I know be things like receptacles, running water, the pus that are currently being planned include a Bv now I assume all of you , , all of you do as well to hear paint on the wall and the flooring put down." new tunnel from campus to Wards Road, new young champions have Jack Bauer, and even ing how Dr. Falwell foraged Although the overall dorm construction parking spaces on Campus North and six doused your summer provided a nice shrub- through the perilless ele reportedly went smoothly, it did cut a little more East Campus dorms, which should help flame(s) and burned a bevy for the Knights of ments of Candler's close to the original set deadline for with the growing population of students. bridge or two in preparation Mountain - later dubbed students to m. "Hopefully we'll begin construction (on the for your annual pilgrimage lvl... Liberty Mountain. There is "There was indeed a scare that the dorm dorms) in October of this year," said Spence. no record of what else hap to the mountain. would not be completed in time but they pened, however. He fought off rabid badgers, Ladies, if you haven't already, then it's time were, at least for returning students," said Contact Amy Field at [email protected]. outsmarted Jack Bauer, and even provided a for you to stow away those scandalous sum senior Stephen Finkel, who lives in one of the nice shrubbery for the Knights of Ni with his mer numbers that you so loosely label outfits. new dorms. "(Since then) there have been a enormous hands to vanquish this holy land Those debauching garments will have little, if few minor problems. All the accessories were we know as Campbell County. Alright, so any effect on the untarnished minds of the not here, like mirrors and towel racks, some of that might be made up. But just be male gender at this institute of higher learn and they have been shutting the water patient. I'm sure it will slip into "the story" in ing. On the other hand, it's time for you lad's off during the day to work on the plumb the next few years. to start bathing again and lose that extra inch ing because there has been minor flood of hedonistic hair you spent all summer des No matter what, this will be an unforget ing on our dorm." perately clinging to. Say goodbye to the same table year - that is so cliche I know. I apolo While the dorms were deemed to be lustrous locks used to lure in naive freshmen gize. My deadline is within minutes and my substantial, the new housing was still females by claiming to be a surfer even cunning wit has already punched out for the unable to accommodate all of the though you're from Tulsa. day. No matter what people say, Lynchburg incoming students this semester. It's that time to unite with many familiar town that is more than meets the eye. Even "Incoming freshmen to the new faces and a few that you would rather not. though its streets were designed by a sailor dorms had to stay in temporary housing It's time to start over with a clean slate and that was a little under the weather - the same until the Friday before classes," said hope that others have forgotten the incident person who numbered the rooms in DeMoss Finkel. According to the Residence Life when a certain unnamed boy dozed off and as well - and I still can't understand what Office, the amount of male students fell out of his chair and crushed his cranium comes out of half of the locals mouths, this increased this year by l percent. That on the ridiculously good looking girl's desk town never ceases to amaze me. Well that is addition, small as it may sound, made a next to him and then proceeded to plummet it for my maiden voyage. Love it or hate it. big enough difference that the universi to what seemed like a certain death on the Either way there will be plenty for in the ty temporarily offered off campus floor only a day after the infuriated professor weeks to come. approval to 50 students, even if they gave the "sleeping will not be tolerated in were not the required 21 years old. The class" speech. That's not a joke, that's my life Contact Jay Guthrie at jtguthrie@liber- offer, placed on the Liberty splash page, and a fond memory at that. ty.edu. applied only to male students who were For me this is a time to recruit a few more very close to the approved off campus age. "As a result of the splash page announcement, 18 men where approved Block Party: The fun keeps going (VLBX TOWERS to live off campus as a result of the spe FINISHED PRODUCT — The five new East Campus dorms are the Continued from page 1 students, staff and faculty who attended. cial exemption, said Michelle Bunts, firstof 11 planned residences.
"The band not only brought entertain Contact Linda Laferriere at ment but with a biblical and theological [email protected]. ^OV^-KIU^OV* ."SI xsi\.iAte> WviuA, tx lovAs. YruLld with a mix of pop stole the show with songs such as 'Don't Give Up,' 'I'm not All Right,' and the 'Face of Love.' "The crowd was incredible, and their music was amazing. The words to their songs are so inspiring, especially, 'You're Not Alone.' I was just reminded by Sanctus Real, that I'm not alone, and whenever I feel alone I'm not. God is always here for me. Sanctus Real not only sang about that in their lyrics, but they showed it with their facial expressions," said freshmen Becky Guthrow. Of course, what would the Block Party be without the fireworks? Bright bursts of purple, green, gold and pink dotted the landscape as the block party drew to a COLT FREEMAN close, to be placed in the memories of the FLYING HIGH — Crowds watched BMX riders perform. We TeCCin Love at Liberty too...Sbfow We ifave a JeweCry Store to l&efy You
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Continued from page 1 waver, investigate, philosophize and cerns of students who wish to debate....I believe passionately that be spiritually fed but find The Christianity has nothing to fear from the Campus Church to be an "Our desire to win students to Christ questions from philosophy and culture. unfamiliar environment. from our area campuses while ministering We are designing this thing to confront "TRBC has been built on a to our own LU students provided the those controversies that the 50-year history of a con motivation for the creation students discuss in the dorms." frontational defense of the of this midweek program." If the past two Wednesdays are any indi fundamentals of the faith," Dr. Ergun Caner, the primary speaker cation of Falwell and Caner's vision, it is Caner said. "That will always for The Campus Church, also expressed succeeding beyond their wildest expecta continue. (The Campus excitement over the massive outreach that tions. Both services were packed with the Church) is just a TRBC now has to the Lynchburg metro service on August 23 so full that students different format and a politan area. "With the exception of had to sit in the aisles of the different sound - but Thomas Road, no churches are making (as balcony and in the stairwells on we sing the same song!" profound an) impact on these students," both sides of the sanctuary. Caner said. "Who is reaching their souls?" Tomorrow, Caner will be continuing his Contact Matthew Hegarty at Caner also mentioned the mindsets of eight-week expository series on the Book [email protected]. students that TRBC hopes to reach with of Philemon, and the campus praise band The Campus Church. "College students will provide ample - and amped-up - LES SHOFER are not lazy intellectually," Caner said. worship songs and musical accompani STANDING ROOM ONLY — Wednesday night campus church is a hit at TRBC. "They are engaged. They question, doubt, ment. Caner was quick to answer the con Safety: LUPD on the job Continued from page 1 Morva's escape. Law enforce ment came to their door and LUPD's Chief of Police, Col. told them to stay inside. Randall E. Smith, Jr., says Despite her experience being that although the Virginia so close to the danger, she is JOIN US AT THE Tech crisis raises serious con convinced that it could have cerns, students and faculty happened anywhere. 'xTRAORDINARY should not be worried about "We see this in many places a similar situation occurring other than college campuses. WOMEN'S on Liberty's campus. This is the type of incident "Liberty has a very secure that if you thought about it CONFERENCE campus in comparison to too much, you would just gol other colleges and universi to your room and lock your-| America's Choice 2006 ties. We have well-imple self in," she said. "I generally| mented security here, and we feel very safe here. I think thel Collision & Restoration feel our security plan is an students look out for each[ SEPTEMBERS &9 efficient plan," he said. other. 10% *ASE-ICAR Certified To% FEATURING: Of course, that does not That is exactly what Smithj *24-7 Towing Roadside Service *LISA WELCHEL rule out the possibility that says students should do. Hel *A11 Major & Minor Mechanical ; such an incident might occur asserts that the safest course! *Custom Painting, Fiberglass Repair * KAY ARTHUR on Liberty's campus. of action is to always bel *Body Kits, Any and all Customizing * BEVERLY LAHAYE "I see it as a distinct possi aware of emergency proce-l AND MOIU... *A11 Insurance Work Welcomed With Lifetime bility that something like that dures and to notify LUPD in| PERFORMANCES BY: Guarantee could happen at Liberty," case of suspicious activity. *AAA Card Accepted *AL DENSON says Brian Colas, a senior. "It is in our very interest tol *P01NTOF GRACE "I think it would be very protect our community," said| We do it all! easy for someone like that to Smith. WHERE: THOMAS ROAD BAPTIST 30 Years experience. get on campus if they wanted CHURCH to," said junior Danielle Please contact Joshual 403 5th Street Lynchburg, VA 24504 COST: $15 McCarthy. King at\ (BOXED LUNCHES - $10 PER PERSON) (434) 528.0637 (434) 426.3812 Dr. Lynnda Beavers, [email protected]. (434) 237.2659 FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER, PLEASE Associate Professor of #1 IN AUTO COLLISION RESTORATION & REFINISHING VISIT WWW.EWOMEN.NET Communication Studies, was in Blacksburg visiting her 10% 10% mother at the time of
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At this Liberty's campus seems to be in a constant time we have been able to get all but 4 men state of construction these days, with the fin into their permanent assignments." ishing touches being put on Thomas Road Another current project on campus that After years of stellar service, the Champion literate Champions to read my weekly propa Baptist Church, the new dorms on East is nearing completion is the Football has finally hit rock bottom. Yes, they actually ganda; welcome the incoming leaders of Campus and the almost completed Operations Center (FOC), conveniently locat gave me my own column and in a matter of tomorrow, and salute those overachievers Football Operations Center and Williams ed next to Williams Stadium. weeks the editorial staff will be second guess like myself who feel that four years just isn't Stadium field. "The FOC was set to be finished in late July, ing themselves. Anyways, I hope everyone enough time to conquer the college experi Construction of the new East Campus but now we are just working to make sure it had a splendid summer. I am still unpacking ence. Anything less would leave me feeling dorms began in February of this year and they will be ready for the first home game," Spence from what was by far the greatest summer of short changed and lost in this great land of were officially substantially complete this said. The building will hold all of the coaches' my life drifting all over Colorado's western opportunity. It is also time for me to reflect August. offices, the team locker rooms, as well as slope and getting school credit for it - a well on the good, the not so good, and the straight "For a building to be substantially complete three large Jacuzzis that can be used for phys deserved and needed break it was, but I'll up ugly of my journey at LU and look ahead means that the necessary items that it takes ical therapy and training. The building cost save my gloating for another time and try to at what is in store for this born and bred boy for a person to live there are there," said overall amounted to $7 million, focus on the task at hand. from the Buckeye State. Charles Spence, the Director of Planning and according to Spence. Back to school time. The "He fought off rabid This time of the year I Construction at Liberty. "Those items would Future construction projects around cam last for me - knock on wood. badgers, outsmarted look forward to, and I know be things like receptacles, running water, the pus that are currently being planned include a By now I assume all of you all of you do as well to hear paint on the wall and the flooring put down." new tunnel from campus to Wards Road, new young champions have Jack Bauer, and even ing how Dr. Falwell foraged Although the overall dorm construction parking spaces on Campus North and six doused your summer provided a nice shrub through the perilless ele reportedly went smoothly, it did cut a little more East Campus dorms, which should help flame(s) and burned bery for the Knights of ments of Candler's close to the original set deadline for with the growing population of students. bridge or two in preparation Mountain - later dubbed students to m. "Hopefully we'll begin construction (on the for your annual pilgrimage *»'• Liberty Mountain. There is "There was indeed a scare that the dorm dorms) in October of this year," said Spence. to the mountain. no record of what else hap would not be completed in time but they Ladies, if you haven't already, then it's time pened, however. He fought off rabid badgers, were, at least for returning students," said Contact Amy Field at [email protected]. for you to stow away those scandalous sum outsmarted Jack Bauer, and even provided a senior Stephen Finkel, who lives in one of the mer numbers that you so loosely label outfits. nice shrubbery for the Knights of Ni with his new dorms. "(Since then) there have been a Those debauching garments will have little, if enormous hands to vanquish this holy land few minor problems. All the accessories were any effect on the untarnished minds of the we know as Campbell County. Alright, so not here, like mirrors and towel racks, male gender at this institute of higher learn some of that might be made up. But just be and they have been shutting the water ing. On the other hand, it's time for you lad's patient. I'm sure it will slip into "the story" in off during the day to work on the plumb to start bathing again and lose that extra inch the next few years. ing because there has been minor flood of hedonistic hair you spent all summer des No matter what, this will be an unforget ing on our dorm." perately clinging to. Say goodbye to the same table year - that is so cliche I know. I apolo While the dorms were deemed to be lustrous locks used to lure in naive freshmen gize. My deadline is within minutes and my substantial, the new housing was still females by claiming to be a surfer even cunning wit has already punched out for the unable to accommodate all of the though you're from Tulsa. day. No matter what people say, Lynchburg incoming students this semester. It's that time to unite with many familiar town that is more than meets the eye. Even "Incoming freshmen to the new faces and a few that you would rather not. though its streets were designed by a sailor dorms had to stay in temporary housing It't. time to start over with a clean slate and that was a little under the weather - the same until the Friday before classes," said hope that others have forgotten the incident person who numbered the rooms in DeMoss Finkel. According to the Residence Life when a certain unnamed boy dozed off and as well - and I still can't understand what Office, the amount of male students fell out of his chair and crushed his cranium comes out of half of the locals mouths, this increased this year by l percent. That on the ridiculously good looking girl's desk town never ceases to amaze me. Well that is addition, small as it may sound, made a next to him and then proceeded to plummet it for my maiden voyage. Love it or hate it. big enough difference that the universi to what seemed like a certain death on the Either way there will be plenty for in the ty temporarily offered off campus floor only a day after the infuriated professor weeks to come. approval to 50 students, even if they gave the "sleeping will not be tolerated in were not the required 21 years old. The class" speech. That's not a joke, that's my life Contact Jay Guthrie at jtguthrie@liber- offer, placed on the Liberty splash page, and a fond memory at that. ty.edu. applied only to male students who were For me this is a time to recruit a few more very close to the approved off campus age. "As a result of the splash page announcement, 18 men where approved Block Party: The fun keeps going \U!XT0WKRS to live off campus as a result of the spe FINISHED PRODUCT — The five new East Campus dorms are the Continued from page 1 students, staff and faculty who attended. cial exemption," said Michelle Bunts, first of 11 planned residences.
"The band not only brought entertain Contact Linda Laferriere at ment but with a biblical and theological [email protected]. with a mix of pop stole the show with songs such as 'Don't Give Up,' 'I'm not All Right,' and the 'Face of Love.' "The crowd was incredible, and their music was amazing. The words to their songs are so inspiring, especially, 'You're Not Alone.' I was just reminded by Sanctus Real, that I'm not alone, and whenever I feel alone I'm not. God is always here for me. Sanctus Real not only sang about that in their lyrics, but they showed it with their facial expressions," said freshmen Becky Guthrow. Of course, what would the Block Party be without the fireworks? Bright bursts of purple, green, gold and pink dotted the landscape as the block party drew to a COLT FREEMAN close, to be placed in the memories of the FLYING HIGH — Crowds watched BMX riders perform. We TeCCin £ove at Liberty too^/tfow We tfave a JeweCry Store to tfety You /^tt The Liberty • 1971 University Blvd. (because wenavenUtforgotten) Champion "™r (R7^mic(Ttoife£ipiscmen£fjjl^ in tfieQeScDs andean^s^cO
Policies OWe (ove it wfien we meet£iSerty students wfio are looking at Faculty Adviser Deborah Huff The Champion encourages com Ad Director Sue Matthews engagement rings Because it reminds me of dUlatvCl wfien we wem munity members to submit letters to the editor on any subject. Letters in college and were engagedn Editor in Chief Kari Mitchell should not exceed 400 words and ~(Den{se Lyons (cCass of 1995) SECTION EDITORS must be typed and signed. The deadline is 6 p.m. Monday. News Joanne Tang Letters and columns that appear This year Denise and R.T. celebrated their nth wedding anniversary and the! Asst. News Amy Field are the opinion of the author solely, ninth year in business together. R.T. focuses on the gemological side of the Opinion Hilary Dyer not the Champion editorial board Life! Marcelo Quarantotto business while Denise handles the accounting and marketing. or Liberty University. Sports Matthew Baer Asst. Sports Jared Pierce All material submitted becomes property of the Champion. The R.T. just returned from Antwerp, Belgium buying diamonds. He was Champion reserves the right to Copy Editor Matthew Hegarty certified in Diamonds and Diamond grading in 1992 and offers a 20 minute accept, reject or edit any letter personalized diamond education course which takes his 20 years of PHOTOGRAPHY received — according to the Champion stylebook, taste and the experience and 20 buying trips to Belgium and other locations and Photo Editor Colt Freeman Liberty University mission state condenses it into 20 minutes. Asst. Editors Alex Towers Jessica Weber ment. Send letters to: Liberty Champion, Lyons Jewelers designs, fabricates and repairs jewelry on premises. Distr. Manager Stephen Nelson Liberty University, Box 2000, Lynchburg, VA 24506 or drop off in Web Manager Joanne Tang Lyons Jewelers 1525 Longwood Ave. Peaksview Shopping Center DeMoss Hall 1035. Bedford VA 245*3 540.586.5966 The Champion is available online at: www.liberty.edu/info/cliampion. Design Manager Leslie Paramytherng T LYONS Ad Manager Victoria Friedrich JEWELERS HI I) I UK \ i K c i i \ I * AUGUST 29, 2006 THE I.1M-RTY CHAMPION, Page A3 Need for speed: Campus technology gets a facelift
By Cory Palmer months to keep our campus updated. staff member Kyle Mathes. "They'll be a big and head of the campus' production facili NEWS WRITER The things that students will notice first improvement." ties, "they were too old and As time goes by, what seemed to be cut are the new computers in the ILRC. This In addition, campus employees are receiv underpowered for the things that students ting-edge technology yesterday becomes summer, 180 computers in the ILRC and ing tools that make their jobs much easier. were trying to do." increasingly obsolete. Increased software some classrooms were replaced with updated Many employees have recently begun using Kendall met with university CIO Maurice demands and the staggering rate of student models in an effort to prepare for Windows IP Communicator software in conjunction Zaffke and detailed the needs of the students. body growth makes upgrading campus tech Vista, Microsoft's new operating system set with a Virtual Private Network. "I explained to him that what we had was nology essential. ResNet, LU's technical sup to be released early next year. "This allows users to use a 'virtual tele n't meeting the students' needs, and he port department, has taken steps in recent The new computers are notably faster, with phone' on our computer screen from any emailed me back and said 'tell me what you higher graphics capabili where in the country as long as we have need'. He was very cooperative," said ties and more storage broadband internet access," said Mike Kendall. space than the systems Mogren, a DISC Trainer and Support The computers in the revamped video lab previously used. Specialist. The software makes it possi are much more powerful, have far greater "These computers ble to make "local" calls in Lynchburg from storage capacity and utilize dual-screen tech shouldn't have any trou anywhere in the country. nology, which enables the user to be far more ble with Windows Vista, "This whole concept of the mobile office is productive. where exploding," continued Mogren. "We teach students Avid, the software that the old ones couldn't "Some of our switchboard operators are even was used to make movies like King Kong, the handle it," able to work from home." Lord of the Rings movies, and Superman," said Jason Stoddard, an Mogren said that they are also currently explained Kendall, "but we couldn't show the ILRC employee. testing software that will enable users to students what it could There are also access old email messages that have been really do until now." upgrades going on archived in a central location, essentially Students who use the new systems seem to behind the scenes. The eliminating all mailbox space issues. be satisfied as well. university servers have Students in the video production and "The new computers have cut down quite a been upgraded to better graphic design fields recently received a ben bit on student complaints," explained handle the increased efit as well. A classroom on the second floor Kendall. "We are finally really able to show load that the ever-grow of DeMoss was upgraded last fall to tailor students the full power ing student body places specifically to the needs of students in those of the software they are using." upon them. branches of learning. "These servers are "The old computers just weren't giving the Please contact Cory Palmer at c""IltllMANfaster, safer, and more students what they needed," said Professor [email protected]. WORKING HARD OR HARDLY WORKING? — Upgrades mean more efficient computers, secure," said ResNet Lee Kendall, a communications professor Campus church: "Who is reaching their souls?"
Continued from page 1 waver, investigate, philosophize and cerns of students who wish to debate....I believe passionately that be spiritually fed but find The Christianity has nothing to fear from the Campus Church to be an "Our desire to win students to Christ questions from philosophy and culture. unfamiliar environment. from our area campuses while ministering We are designing this thing to confront "TRBC has been built on a to our own LU students provided the those controversies that the 50-year history of a con motivation for the creation students discuss in the dorms." frontational defense of the of this midweek program." If the past two Wednesdays are any indi fundamentals of the faith," Dr. Ergun Caner, the primary speaker cation of Falwell and Caner's vision, it is Caner said. "That will always for The Campus Church, also expressed succeeding beyond their wildest expecta continue. (The Campus excitement over the massive outreach that tions. Both services were packed with the Church) is just a TRBC now has to the Lynchburg metro service on August 23 so full that students different format and a politan area. "With the exception of had to sit in the aisles of the different sound - but Thomas Road, no churches are making (as balcony and in the stairwells on we sing the same song!" profound an) impact on these students," both sides of the sanctuary. Caner said. "Who is reaching their souls?" Tomorrow, Caner will be continuing his Contact Matthew Hegarty at Caner also mentioned the mindsets of eight-week expository series on the Book [email protected]. students that TRBC hopes to reach with of Philemon, and the campus praise band The Campus Church. "College students will provide ample - and amped-up - LES SHOFER are not lazy intellectually," Caner said. worship songs and musical accompani STANDING ROOM ONLY- • Wednesday night campus church is a hit at TRBC. "They are engaged. They question, doubt, ment. Caner was quick to answer the con Safety: LUPD on the job Continued from page 1 Morva's escape. Law enforce ment came to their door and LUPD's Chief of Police, Col. told them to stay inside. Randall E. Smith, Jr., says Despite her experience being that although the Virginia so close to the danger, she is JOIN US AT THE Tech crisis raises serious con convinced that it could have cerns, students and faculty happened anywhere. 'XTRAORDINARY should not be worried about "We see this in many places a similar situation occurring other than college campuses. WOMEN'S on Liberty's campus. This is the type of incident "Liberty has a very secure that if you thought about it CONFERENCE campus in comparison to too much, you would just go| other colleges and universi to your room and lock your 2006 ties. We have well-imple self in," she said. "I generally! America's Choice mented security here, and we feel very safe here. I think thel Collision & Restoration feel our security plan is an students look out for each! SEPTEMBERS &9 efficient plan," he said. other. 10% *ASE-ICAR Certified To% FEATURING: Of course, that does not That is exactly what Smithl *24-7 Towing Roadside Service "LISA WELCHEL/ rule out the possibility that says students should do. Hel *A11 Major & Minor Mechanical such an incident might occur asserts that the safest course! * KAY ARTHUR on Liberty's campus. of action is to always be| *Custom Painting, Fiberglass Repair * BEVERLY LAHAYE *Body Kits, Any and all Customizing AND MORE... "I see it as a distinct possi aware of emergency proce dures and to notify LUPD inl *A11 Insurance Work Welcomed With Lifetime PERFORMANCES BY: bility that something like that could happen at Liberty," case of suspicious activity! Guarantee *AL DENSON says Brian Colas, a senior. "It is in our very interest tol *AAA Card Accepted TOINTOF GRACE "I think it would be very protect our community," said| We do it all! WHERE: THOMAS ROAD BAPTIST easy for someone like that to Smith. 30 Years experience. get on campus if they wanted CHURCH 403 5th Street Lynchburg, VA 24504 COST: $15 to," said junior Danielle Please contact Joshual (BOXED LUNCHES - $10 PER PERSON) McCarthy. King at\ (434) 528.0637 (434) 426.3812 Dr. Lynnda Beavers, [email protected]. (434) 237.2659 FOR MORS INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER, PLEASE Associate Professor of #1 IN AUTO COLLISION RESTORATION & REFINISHING VISIT WWW.EWOMEN.NET Communication Studies, was in Blacksburg visiting her 10% 10% mother at the time of
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"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character." OPINION -Martin Luther King Jr. "Survivor" Segregates Should reality TV divide contestants by race?
"Survivor: Outwit, Outplay, Outlast." It is a game that people with a broad range of only further the cause of repulsive racism. It becomes a is meant to bring out the competitive nature of mankind. differences. Segregation by competition of the races. It will also fuel dissonance If you want to eat, you must hunt and win competitions. race is clearly not a means to among viewers. If you don't want to be voted out, you must form promote ethnic diversity. alliances and pull your own weight. In the beginning Students who consider themselves to be socially stages of the game, competitors are divided into differ In addition, "Survivor" pro responsible must ask themselves whether or not they will ent "tribes" that contend against one another in both ducer Mark Burnett also told support CBS's decision to air the program. Many people physical and mental battles. The "tribes" eventually the Daily Variety on will tune into "Survivor: Cook Islands" just out of curi- merge together, and the competition is now every indi Variety.com that, "maybe the ousity. However, we must realize that watching the show vidual for himself, the winner declared the ultimate sur taboo (of race) could disappear spikes ratings, generating more advertisers ~ and with vivor. hilarydyer through this." Burnett seems them, more money. Based on the spin-offs of past reality to have forgotten the great TV shows, this season of "Survivor" will probably result in In a society that has been immersed by evolutionary Civil Rights Movement, which fought that "taboo" by end more copy-cat racial-based shows on other networks. thinking, it isn't surprising that a reality TV show such as ing segregation. Rather, Burnett's statement suggests that "Survivor" seems to embrace those ideologies. It is a game reinstating segregation could bring about racial unity. It If "Survivor: Cook Islands" had taken an ethnically or that in essence takes the "survival of the fittest" philoso also would imply that the centuries of wars, genocides, even simply racially diverse cast and divided them into phy and fleshes it out. But what happens when this is holocausts and countless other violent acts and demean groups with no regard to race, perhaps the goal of racial applied to race? ing discriminations still encountered by millions of peo unity could be attained. However, segregating the "tribes" ple on a daily basis could, in fact, be ended by a single sea according to race only serves to cause racial disharmony. On August 23, 2006, CBS announced on The Early son of a reality TV show. Either Burnett doesn't grasp the By taking the "survival of the fittest" concept of the televi Show that "Survivor: Cook Islands" will divide its "tribes" reality of the atrocities committed against both racial and sion show and making competition between races a cen by race. Asians, Hispanics, blacks and whites will be seg ethnic groups, or else he has far too much faith in the tral theme, society is done a great disservice. regated. influence of a reality TV show, particularly a reality TV show that lost one-fourth of its viewers last season. The danger of taking the "the survival of the fittest" "Survivor" host Jeff Probst said that the idea to segre premise of the television show and making competition gate cast members into racial groups came from an effort Despite accusations of trying to pull a publicity stunt to between races a central theme, is this: the illusion of one to meet the publics demand for more ethnic diversity on boost ratings, the producers of "Survivor" maintain it had race being better than another. Christians should not for the show. Perhaps the producers of the show don't under nothing to do with their decision. Burnett referred to "Sur get the biblical directive of equality as outlined in Acts stand the meaning of the words "ethnic" or "diversity." vivor" as being "a social experiment," in which the segre 17:26: "And He has made from one blood every nation of The level of pigmentation in one's skin determines race. gation by race was merely "adding another layer to that men to dwell on all the face of the earth, and has deter The ethnicity of a person is not determined simply by race, experiment," according to Variety.com. Today's society is mined their preappointed times and the boundaries of but more importantly by commonalities shared such as still disfigured from the wounds sustained the last time their dwellings." cultural heritage and practices, religion, language and segregation was a "social experiment." There is no need to nationality. The way to obtain diversity is by integrating test it again. In the case of "Survivor," segregation would Contact Hilary Dyer at [email protected].
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"I believe this is morally wrong. "I'm 50 percent offended. It "CBS needs to watch "Risky move, but I think it will "1 don't think it's a good idea "Personally, I don't agree. This It is basically tiying to prove shows a sad side of reality TV 'Remember the Titans' again." be interesting to see the for the show. It might has the potential to create which race is the best." that shows haven't shown until cultural differences." promote racial tension." unhealthy racial tension. What now." «ye they trying to prove?"
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• , • .H.SSR'A WI-.BKK ANU 1 >v\ ID KKMiKNOW AUGUST 29, 2006 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Pago A3 COMMENTARY Will pro-life beliefs drive conservative Christians to vote Democratic? Have you ever stumbled across the controversial National Association for Repeal of Abortion Laws opportunity to appoint jus Facebook group entitled "God Is Not a Republican"? The (NARAL). The" Democrat Junior Senator of Delaware, Joe tices who will either help or statement itself seems strange. We generally associate Biden, has a 36 percent mixed voting record, as reported hinder the battle against the ideas of a "conservative Christian" and "Republican" by NARAL. abortion on the federal as being in one accord on numerous issues - most impor level. tantly the issue of abortion. When millions of unborn babies' lives are taken into consideration, I would rather take a 50 percent chance If given the hypothetical As the 2008 Presidential elections approach, the eval that Bayh would support legislation to restrict partial- situation of choosing uation of such assumed agreement has never been more birth abortion than place a pro-choice Republican in between a radically pro- critical. The political climate has become such that for office who would veto such legislation. choice Republican candi the first time in American history, both major political date and a Democratic can- jennithurman parties may nominate pro-choice candidates. Thus, didate with a stance against knowing where the candidates of both Republican and partial-birth abortion, the ethically correct choice would Democratic stand on the issues is of the utmost impor "...for the first time in be to vote Democrat. Ronald Reagan once said, "There tance for conservative Christians. American history, both major are no easy answers, but there are simple answers. We I political parties may nominate must have the courage to do what we know is morally Among the frontrunners for the 2008 Republican right." nomination, two of the most popular candidates support pro-choice candidates." so-called abortion "rights." Rudy Giuliani, former mayor To stand idly by while hundreds of thousands of of New York, is staunchly pro-choice and against any unborn babies are doomed to silent murder is a travesty abortion restrictions. The political website, that must be halted at all costs. The dynamics are chang Ontheissues.org records Giuliani's support for partial- A pro-life president is crucial in the area of judicial ing, and conservative Christians must acknowledge that a birth abortion. Another Republican possibility, Mitt appointments. George W. Bush appointed Justice John time may come when a Democrat, rather than a Romney, the current governor of Massachusetts, is also Roberts and Justice Samuel Alito to the Supreme Court of Republican, will be the best President to lead our country pro-choice. The Boston Herald has reported that the United States in 2005, but what most Americans fail through the next wave of abortion legislation. If that although Romney personally disagrees with abortion, he to realize is that Bush also appointed hundreds of con means signing my ballot for a Democrat in 2008, then so believes women should have the right to choose. servative federal judges to district and circuit court posi be it. tions around the nation. Court cases with the potential to Two Democrats with potential to receive the overturn restrictions on abortion will potentially arise on Presidential nomination are pro-choice but consistently multiple occasions during the next president's adminis vote to ban partial-birth abortion. Evan Bayh, the tration. Progress can only be made when the Supreme Contact Jenni Thurman [email protected]. Democratic Junior Senator of Indiana shows a 50 percent Court of the United States has a conservative majority, mixed voting record on abortion issues, according to the and the next president of our country will likely have the
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By Dave Thompson comfortable kind of confi expectations for his team, "We can use him in a SPORTS REPORTER dence he displays on the and during the off-season number of ways to get the field. he was not let down. "I ball. He's a very explosive The school season is gear "I've been preparing think we're as ready as we player," said Wachenheim. ing up, the city of myself for this for 22 can be. We're healthy...our You can expect to hear Lynchburg is receiving a years," he said. That is players have a better under familiar names like Manny notable population boost, obvious in his work ethic standing of the system...my Rojas, Steve Ackley, and and not the least in the and his attitude toward his expectations are really Jason Horn often on the minds of the new and new position. high." defensive side of things. returning students is col "I've always been a foot In addition to the coach Rojas was named one of lege football. The expectan soldier, no matter what title ing change, students are the defensive captains this cy is high among the stu I've had," he said. "I'm still looking to the players to year, and coaches Rocco dents after the team suf a foot soldier; I just have a give a boost to the team's and Clark both listed him as fered an abnormal 1-10 new title." performance. a standout during practice. record last season. Hired in December of Near the top of the list Horn and Ackley were also But this year will be dif 2005, Rocco immediately are three transfers from named as potential big per ferent. Yes, that's a cliche, revamped the coaching NCAA Division I-A schools. formers. but it's true nonetheless. staff, hiring Scott Running back Rashad Personnel changes are Liberty's team has under Wachenheim to coordinate Jennings, center Zach not the only major changes gone a major facelift since the offense and Tom Clark Davis and linebacker Stevie happening to Liberty's foot last year, the biggest move for the defense, just to Ray Lloyd were all spoken ball program. being the acquisition of name a few. of very highly by the coach The stadium has been Head Coach Danny Rocco "I really like working for es and expected to be criti upgraded in two major from the University of Coach Rocco," said cal players on the field. ways. First, the Williams Virginia. Wachenheim. "I'm thankful Even with the transfers Football Operations Center Rocco has 22 years of to God for the opportunity." and the 24 new faces has been completed, giving coaching experience under Clark listed Rocco as the brought in from Rocco's the team a home base right his belt, beginning as a primary reason that he first signing class, it could on the field. graduate assistant at Wake came to Liberty. "[We] were be the returning players Second, the playing sur Forest in 1984. He has since graduate assistants 19 years who are the cornerstone of face has been upgraded, served in differing capaci ago, at the University of this football squad. from the old Astroturf to a ties at six different schools, Colorado," he said. "I've Zach Terrell, the Big brand new, state of the art, as well as a brief stay in the always felt like...when he South rookie of the year in Field Turf, of the same NFL as a linebackers and got his opportunity to be a 2005-2006, will be co- quality found on NFL special teams coach with head coach, that he would quarterback with Brock fields. the New York Jets. be a guy I would really like Smith, who was named as He has not, however, had working for." the official starter at the any prior experience as a Liberty's students have position. LES SCHOFER head coach. That does not high expectations for Wachenheim referred to TIME TO ROLL — Head Coach Danny Rocco leads his football team onto the seem to have rattled him, Rocco. Terrell as the "A-back," or Please See FOOTBALL, Page B2 gridiron this Thursday for the official start to his head coaching career. though, judging by the He, in turn, has high the "adjuster back." Rocco has high expectations set for the Flames during the 2006 season. Pep Rally to Volleyball set for start
By Adam Trent Kallie Corbin and North Flames take on the Appalachian State in the SPORTS REPORTER Carolina State transfer University of Portland Hokie Invite at Virginia Brittany Pacella. Pilots at 5:30 p.m. followed Tech. Beautiful sets, powerful Another red shirt for this by another 5:30 match on The following day kick off year kills, big blocks and deep season due to injury is jun Friday against the includes matches against digs are what fans of the ior outside hitter Jessica University of Washington the host Hokies and the Want to get in the mood and some of the captains of Lady Flames volleyball Nelson, who along with Huskies, who are the George Washington for the upcoming football the football squad will team were treated to senior outside hitter defending national cham Colonials of the Atlantic season? address the crowd. Saturday afternoon during Kendall Nichols played a pions. 10. Want to show support for Attendees will also get a the blue and white game. vital role on offense last On Saturday, the Lady The Lady Flames then the revamped Flames grid sneak-peek at the new This game featured not season. Flames take on tournament head north to participate iron squad? inflatable run-through in only the current squad but "Jess not being in the host Davidson at 12:30 in the Army of One This Wednesday night the shape of the Liberty also cameo appearances by lineup means a couple of p.m. followed by a match at Invitational in West Point, right after campus church eagle that will be used at members of the men's club kids have got to step up, 5:30 p.m. against the Ohio New York. They open there will be a "Fire Drill" each home game. volleyball team and past and in the long run it will University Bobcats. against Navy on September held at Williams Stadium. Members of the Student player Becky Rudnick. make our team stronger," "On a scale of 1-10, this 15 and face off against The This "drill" does not Flames Club, which contin The game gave fans a said head coach Shane schedule is off the charts," Citadel and Army the next involve running as fast as ues to grow and numbers look not only at the return Pinder. "Kallie Corbin will said Pinder. "It is extreme day. you can out of a building, close to 500, will be given ing players, including sen immediately impact our ly challenging, opening up They return to Virginia but rather into a stadium. seats at the front if they ior middle blockers Rachel roster at setter, as this kid with a great west coast for a September 19 match Students will have the wear their club T-shirts. Denton and Autum Black, is the real deal." team and the defending against James Madison. opportunity to walk on the The event will last 30 to but also at the new fresh Corbin and her crew will national champions. Plus Liberty's home opener is new field turf and get to 40 minutes and if enough man class. be called upon immediate Ohio finished last season on September 23 as they know the football team. students show up, planners Included in this class are ly as they begin the season ranked 16th in the nation." begin Big South The high-energy event hope to have a "fire drill" of middle blockers Stephanie next weekend at the The schedule does not Conference play against will also feature Butch sorts before every home Stow and Kirstyn Sanders, Davidson Mizuno Wildcat get easier. On September archrival Radford. Jennings as emcee and his game this season. who is red shirting this Classic at Davidson College 8, Liberty will face off step team as well. On hand This is a great event that season due to injury. Also in North Carolina. against Southern Please See VOLLEYBALL, Page B3 will be the Liberty hopes to put the entire in this class are setters On Thursday, the Lady Conference power-house University cheerleaders school in football spirit and and marching band. hopefully start a new pre- New Liberty head foot game tradition to kick off ball coach Danny Rocco the new "Rocco Era." At Liberty Football vs. St. Paul's Thurs. 7 p.m. Men's Soccer vs. Gardner-Webb Fri. 7 p.m.
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ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL — The cheerleaders, step team, and CAI.Kli ATKINS the the Spirit of the Mountain Marching Band will be on hand at Williams SPIKE — The annual ladies volleyball blue and white scrimmage was held this past Saturday in the Vines Center. Stadium to prepare the campus for football. Fans got a glimpse of what to expect during the upcoming season.
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Continued from Page B1 ing the off-season the foot ball management worked tirelessly to bring a new The newly hired Athletics excitement and vitality to Director Jeff Barber Liberty Football. referred to it as surpassing Look for the "Rocco Era" "Super Bowl quality turf." to bring a totally new foot Have you ever read an article Why would he go flying around and several lacerations to his face "It boosts morale, it boosts ball experience this year to about an athlete during his off-sea town on a street bike that he barely and head. It was exposed later, that energy...it makes your Liberty University. son? has any experience on? Who knows had a paramedic not seen a slit vein team play a little bit faster, Doesn't the "I'm a pro athlete and if he truly knew how to drive it, and in his throat, Roethlisberger would and I think it's really Contact David Thompson I can do what I want" attitude he's zooming around, most likely at have eventually drowned in his own attractive to the fans." said at [email protected] emanate from the pages? The reason speeds in excess of the legal limit. blood. Rocco. is that is how so many players are Winslow Jr. is a tragic story as Two weeks from the beginning of Suffice it to say that dur acting these days. well. In 2004, Winslow's rookie sea the season, the Super Bowl Pro's think that they can never get son, he suffered a broken right fibu Champion Pittsburgh Steelers pre hurt and will not stop doing whatev la in a game, and missed the rest of pare for a new season, and it er they want to. I believe they take the year. appears they will start with their for granted how huge of a responsi The Cleveland Browns had expect leader, as Roethlisberger seems to bility they have, though. ed a -full recovery from his injury have made a full recovery. This is a The responsibility to their fans, and they were anticipating his crisis averted considering two team, coaches, and most important return in 2005. In May of '05, months ago he was lying in a hospi ly, themselves, is to stay in the top though, Winslow was goofing off, tal bed, with no one knowing if the shape that they possibly can, and popping wheelies and racing around youngest quarterback to ever win a not do anything dim-witted to jeop a parking lot, when he wrecked his championship would ever be able to ardize that. street bike. He tore his ACL in the play again. That responsibility is also making accident and eventually acquired a What I'm trying to say here is that sure that they don't hinder them staph infection in that wound: players have a responsibility to selves from performing at the top Winslow, now a year and a half make sure that they do their job, level with no holds barred. They are later, still declares himself only 90 which is a game. A game the rest of being paid per year what most peo percent. How good would he have us only dream of playing, let alone ple would dream of making once in been on the football field if he decid make money on. their lifetime. ed he would not act like a maniac They have a responsibility, most There are way too many people and fly around the parking lot on a importantly, to the owners and per who look up to pro athletes for them motorcycle? sonnel involved with the team, who to go around acting like crazed ani The latest young athlete not using spent their draft pick on them, and mals. Is there any wonder as to why the mind God gave him is invested loads of dollars on them. every kid these days supposedly has Roethlisberger. In June of this year I also believe they have a responsi ADD? Big Ben was traveling through bility to the people that spend There are three prime examples I Pittsburgh on his street bike, and he money on tickets and walk through want to discuss: Jay Williams, was not wearing a helmet. A woman that gate every Sunday. Kellen Winslow, Jr. and Ben did not see him coming and turned They live out their hopes and Roethlisberger. in front of him. dreams with every snap they have In June of 2003, Williams Ben slammed his brakes on, but it on that field. I know that they are wrecked his newly purchased street was too late as his bike slid into the young kids who "miss out" on their bike that still had the registration front of her car, throwing his head fun years as they have curfew's, tags on it, struck a telephone pole into the area right above the wind rules and stipulations to follow on a and was thrown 10 feet. The former shield of her Chrysler. His right pro team, but isn't it worth it to play Chicago Bulls guard broke his leg elbow and shoulder slammed the the game you love and make mil and pelvis, and many wondered if he windshield, and he was consequent lions from it? would ever play again. ly propelled the rest of the way over They are playing a grown-up game
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« • AUGUST 29,2006 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, page B3 Lady Flames soccer bounces off to a 1-1 start VOLLEYBALL: Lady Flames By Jared Pierce coach of the Lady Flames, not a conference opponent, it ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR told LibertyFlames.com, was a great tune up game for "Last season, we went into Sunday's match against UVA. The Liberty Lady Flames every game planning to out This is the first opportunity ready to bump competition soccer team opened its season work every team we played." for the Lady Flames to exact as the Big South defending With a closing record of 12-7- some revenge for last season's Continued from Page B1 Tennessee State. Liberty concludes the champions and a soccer ball- 1 and a Big South 5-0 NCAA tournament loss at regular season on the road at Radford on sized bulls eye on its back. Championship Coach Price the hands of the Lady November 11 before the Big South tourna After defeating UNC-Ashville promises this approach will Cavaliers. They then hit the road on September 29 ment November 14-19. 3-0 in the title game, the Lady not change. "In fact," he Despite losing its top four to take on UNC-Asheville and continue on The first round will be held at the home Flames went on to participate states, "we are going to have scorers from last season, the to Birmingham, Ala. for an October 1 sites of the top four seeds, with the semi in the NCAA tournament. to work harder."The Lady Lady Cavaliers soundly match against Birmingham-Southern finals and finals being held at High Point. Despite losing to the Flames started the season defeated the Syracuse Lady College. "Last year we had a lot of close matches University of Virginia in the with a 3-0 shutout of the Orange 6-0 in their opener. They are back in the Vines Center on and were just unable to close the door," opening round, the opportu Longwood Lady Lancers. The Lady Flames put up a October 6 to take on the Coastal Carolina said Pinder. nity afforded great experience Freshman midfielder Maggie much better contest than did Chanticleers followed by a visit from "This year we return five of six starters to a young team with lofty Woody, who strengthens an Virginia's opening ACC foe. Charleston Southern on October 8. with a year of experience under their belt goals. already veteran midfield They managed to hold the #7 On October 10, the Lady Flames will and a lot of confidence and energy." They begin this season as squad, scored her first career ranked Lady Cavaliers to only play their final match against a Southern In addition to confidence and energy, the top-ranked team, receiv goal when she put the Lady one goal. They were unable to Conference opponent, this time at former team chemistry is also seen as a key to ing 11 of the 18 first place Flames on top 1-0 in the 12th score themselves, however, Big South member UNC-Greensboro. success. votes, in the Big South pre minute. It wasn't long before and lost the match 1-0. The road trip continues with an October "I think it is the best it has been. We season poll. They are followed senior midfielder Kristin Goalkeeping was again split 13 match against four-time defending Big blend well and work well together," said by Coastal Carolina and High Faxon drilled home a goal in between Neff, who made two South champion Winthrop before travel Black. Point at second and third the 17th minute to make it a saves and allowed the lone ing to play High Point on October 14. "Our team has a lot of potential and if place respectively. Combined, 2-0 game. The Lady Lancers goal, and Rich, who made five October 20 and 21 has the Lady Flames we just put it together right we will have a both schools only garnered attempted to mount a strong saves. With the loss, the Lady making the beach trip to face Coastal very successful season." two first place votes. Despite offensive but were unable to Flames start their season 1-1. being the heavy favorite, the Carolina and Charleston Southern before Nichols agreed. "In the past we have had get past senior goalkeeper The Lady Flames will be Lady Flames open the season playing all but the last of their remaining close matches, and we just need to pull Katherine Neff and freshman traveling to the state of with a difficult schedule. matches at home. together and work harder as a unit," she Michelle Rich, who made two Arkansas for two match-ups Their first six games are on UNC-Charlotte of the Atlantic 10 visits said. "We mesh well and learned a lot saves in the second half. This this weekend. On Friday, the road and include matches "The Furnace" on October 24, followed by from last season and we have a lot poten hopefully answers questions September 1, John Brown against the University of UNC-Asheville on October 27, tial." at goalie since last season's University hosts the Lady Arkansas, Wake Forest Birmingham-Southern on October 28, starter Sonia Rodriguez grad Flames at 4 p.m. Liberty's University, and Virginia Tech. Winthrop on November 3 and High Point uated. next opponent is a tough There is a small respite in that on November 4. Contact Adam Trent at ajtrent@liber- match against SEC power they face 3 out of the top 5 The Lady Flames were able Senior night is November 7 against East ty.edu. Arkansas on Sunday, ranked teams in the Big South to go up 3-0 on a goal by jun September 3 at 1 p.m. Conference at home. ior forward Ashley Braam in the 60th minute. They held Coach James Price, who is that lead for the rest of the Contact Jared Pierce at entering his ninth season as match. Though Longwood is [email protected]
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-Liberty University Athletic Media mid-season trek to BYU's season in Norman, Okla. games. Liberty will face Virginia on November 27. the season series at Relations Holiday Classic spotlight against Big XII power the Cincinnati Christian in its Liberty continues the Longwood on February 15 the 2006-07 men's basket Oklahoma Sooners on home opener on November homestand with East than they will take part of Contests at the defending ball schedule as announced November 16, marking the 21 followed by games dur Carolina on December 2, ESPN's BracketBuster on national champion Florida by Liberty University Head first meeting between the ing Thanksgiving week St. Francis (Pa.) on February 17. The Gators, Big XII's Coach Randy Dunton. two programs, followed by with Houghton College on December 4 and Longwood BracketBuster opponent Oklahoma, along with a The Flames will open the seven-straight home November 25 and Southern on December 9. With seven will be chosen by ESPN i^ammm : home games prior to the approximately three weeks Christmas break that prior to the game. includes East Carolina, St. "As a program we are Francis (PA), Longwood honored to have an oppor and Lipscomb, we have an tunity to participate in the opportunity to establish ESPN BracketBusters successful chemistry prior field," commented Dunton. to the conference games," "It presents quality compe stated Dunton. tition with a tournament Liberty returns to the game atmosphere. This is road to conclude season valuable experience for our series with St. Francis (Pa.) players and can be used on December 16 than the effectively for post season team travels to Buffalo on preparation." December 18. Liberty The Flames conclude the returns home against regular season on the road Lipscomb on December 21. at VMI (February 21) and The Flames will then Radford (February 24) take part in BYU's Holiday before the Big South Classic in Provo, Utah on Conference Men's December 28-30. Liberty Basketball Championship will take on BYU on begins on February 27. December 28, Seton Hall The four quarterfinal on December 29 and Oral matches will be played on Roberts on December 30. February 27 on the home Liberty will start the new court of the higher seed. year on the road at defend The two semifinal games ing national champions, on March 1 will then be Florida of the SEC on played at the regular sea January 2. son champions home court The Flames open up their to accommodate ESPNU Big South Conference which will be covering both schedule on the road at games. The championship UNC Asheville (January 6) game will be played at the before returning home site of the higher seed on against Radford (January March 3 and will be broad 9) and Winthrop (January cast by ESPN2 at noon. 13). The Flames will then "This schedule is high take to the road for three lighted with the defending games against High Point national champion Florida (January 17), Coastal Gators, Big XII contender Carolina (January 20) and Oklahoma Sooners, the Charleston Southern Brigham Young University (January 22). Holiday Classic and anoth Liberty will return home er action packed Big South with games against VMI Conference season," added (January 27), UNC Dunton. Asheville (January 30) and The Flames Television High Point (February 3). Network (FTN) will broad The Flames make one road cast 11 home contests trip to Winthrop (February including all Big South 7) before returning home Conference matches this for games against year LIVE via the Liberty Charleston Southern Channel, the SkyAngel (February 10) and Coastal Satellite Network and on Carolina (February 12). www.LibertyFlames.com. The Flames play their next two games against non-conference opponents. LES SCHOI'ER Larry Blair leads the Flames into an exciting 2006-07 season. First, Liberty will conclude
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Walt Disney, the creator of Mickey Mouse, was actually terrified "God is most glorified in us when we are most satis of mice. fied in him." — John Piper — www.hookedonfacts.com jBhseH Pastor and Author Space Management 101 By Jennifer Schmidt but every bit of storage room and hang keys, Ribs for Dinner: a delicious comedy LIFEI REPORTER counts. You have to necklaces, or back By Mandi Corbett ou walk in the utilize all opportuni packs and purses from LIFEI REPORTER room and trip ties for space." A very them. Purchase space udience members were far Y over your practical way to use savers that have draw from disappointed Friday roommate's shoes, space to your advan ers and keep them A night when the most bump your head on the tage is to stack what under your bed, requested show since 2002 made loft trying to reach your ever you can. Put a beneath the sink, or its second appearance in the Lloyd desk...which is covered fridge on top of a inside the closet. You Theatre Auditorium. Ribs for with all of your text dresser and, if you are can also use hangers Dinner had audience members books, notebooks, really daring, let the that have multiple doubled over in laughter through papers, folders, Bible, television be the head clips, allowing you to out the entire evening. picture frames, pens, of this collegiate totem hang numerous items The fast-paced comedy is an orig dirty dishes and your pole. While the rooms on one hanger. inal play written by Liberty Theatre keys—hopefully. are small, most ceil Having a "great- Director Linda Nell Cooper, who Clutter doesn't ings are very high, so looking" room usually openly admits to writing the play begin to describe it. you can also fill that becomes less impor about her family. "Yes, this is my Three people—you space by placing tant when space con family and I have nothing to hide," and two room shelves on top servation is the top Cooper told the audience. However, ALEX TOWERS mates—are priority—yet it is the names have been slightly altered FAMILY—Theater Director Linda Nell Cooper says this play was written about her family. living possible to deco to protect the innocent. the past. With only two weeks to put of the cast would agree that finding in a rate just such The only returning cast member, the show together, the cast faced themselves in their characters was a room that a dorm Cheryl Smith, took on her original seven-hour rehearsals where they bit difficult, they say there is at least is 16 by 20 room. role of Gert, a sixty-something- resorted to new acting methods in one thing about every character to feet—meas Hanging year-old who captures the essence order to stay in character. "Mrs. which everyone can relate. ure ments curtains in of a mother bustling around the Cooper told us to pick a theme song The mix of slapstick humor, com that you have front of clos house on Thanksgiving morning, that reminds us of our character, ical social chaos and believable dia begun to ets is an simply bursting with excitement at and my theme song was Girls Just logue made for an entertaining por severely easy fix, but the thought of her family together Want to Have Fun," Katrina trait of a Thanksgiving morning doubt. Yet, in curtains on again. "I really thought she was an Hatcher said. Hatcher very convinc with a hilarious middle-class family. between those windows old woman," one audience member ingly portrayed a young Yale stu While most students spent their long study sessions of dressers or desks. and bunk beds can be said. The minute Smith stepped dent named Noel, who has ambi first weekends at school settling in and daily treks to Save space in your a nice touch as well. onto the set; immediate laughter tions to save the world and yet and getting a head start on home Campus North, you closet with hanging Invest in 3M erupted as she gyrated her way spends most of her time convincing work, all nine cast members spent and your roommates shelves, stackable Command Adhesives across the stage, waving around a herself that her ebony locks are their time rehearsing and perform somehow have to fig crates on the built-in (which can be pur hand-towel and singing in an oper dirty blonde. ing. "It would definitely be really ure out a way to shelves, and hooks to chased at Staples and atic voice that would, if it were any "My song was 'Onward Christian tough if I didn't love theatre," Sarah uncover the floor and hang towels or bath Wal-Mart) and use body else, have never left the con Soldiers'," Justin Oliver added, who Koster said. "But it's not about us," still have room to sleep robes. them to hang picture fines of thick shower walls. played the role of Marshall, the 60 cast members agreed. "We do it for on your beds. Just how While many stu frames or other light The character-driven plot was something-year-old father who the audience," they said. do you go about dents now have weight items directly highly dependent upon effective served in the army and still has no accomplishing that bunked beds or lofts, on the wall. portrayal of developed personali problem asking to be saluted. "It Contact Mandi Corbett at alcor- objective? Good ques there are still many Keep in mind that ties, and cast members admitted was really a stretch playing a char [email protected]. tion. single beds. A great you are only one of the that rehearsing Ribs for Dinner was acter that is so much older than The most important way to increase that people living in the more of a challenge than plays in me," Oliver explained. While most principle is to think storage space is to room, so be willing to creatively. There are simply raise your bed comprpmise. Junior some basic formats by eight inches. Kristin Monica Bunts advised, that work for most Lashley, another LU "Work it out with your people, but there are junior, said, "I've used roommates—you'll be always more possibili bed risers every year living with these peo ties. Do not be limited and I love them! They ple for eight months .by something you give me so much extra out of the year." think may not work. storage space." Finally, remember Think out loud with Consolidate the things that once you have your roommates and you store by putting found a place for actually move things duffel bags inside suit everything you have to around in the room. cases or keeping win be diligent in keeping Be creative and ter clothes packed your things where they explore any and all away until you really belong. A great plan possibilities. need them. only works as long as it A second principle Another important is followed. that goes hand in hand principle is to pay So roll up your with the first is one attention to details. sleeves, get ready to word: consolidation. Organizing a dorm break a sweat and Anna Karnes, a junior room is a task that have fun creating who has lived in a rivals the layout of order from chaos. dorm throughout her DeMoss in its com time at Liberty plexity, so it does take University, said, "They focused effort. Put up Contact Jennifer ALEX TOWERS FOR THE AUDIENCE—Cast members for RIBS came back to LU early in order to rehearse as much as possible before the first performance. are super small rooms, hooks around the Schmidt at #Native Lynchburg LU student jves Boredom be-flonc plan for fun activities in the Hil 9l City By Jennifer Maxfield Town Golf is an affordable, wallet- Lanes also has a snack bar—with and showcases 40 cowboys nightly. Tickets for the evening shows UFEl REPORTER friendly place to play a few games. incredible nachos—and an arcade. "It's the greatest show on dirt," said (movies beginning after 6 p.m.) are ynchburg, Virginia: Home During most of the week, the facili "LU students have always taken Bob Williams, owner of Northwind just $1.75. If viewing on a Monday of the Hill Cats and country ties are open 4 to 9 p.m. One game advantage of our convenient loca Stables. For students, Northwind night, make sure to bring a group of L singer/song writer Phil of golf costs $5, and two games tion," said employee Kerri Ogden- Stables offers discounts—only $7 a three or more because tickets sell at Vassar. Few Liberty students know only cost $6. Owner Mike Horn Wright. ticket with a valid college ID. As 50 cents. Also, on Terrific Tuesday, this area better than I do. In 22 says Tiny Town Golf "welcomes Another excellent place to spend another perk to this outing, the all shows are only 75 cents. years, I've come to know the name groups for birthday parties" and is the evening is the Mustard Seed indoor, heated arena doesn't serve Needless to say, Movies 10 is both a of every street and the best dessert conveniently located next to Cafe and Christian Bookstore. alcohol. "It's a very family-oriented good date and a relaxing way to on the menu at any restaurant. So Fabulous Fudge. atmosphere," said Williams. spend the evening. as a response to the freshman com Fabulous Fudge is a relatively "It's the greatest show Skate and laser tag fans sit tight. If you want to burn those excess plaint, "there's nothing to do in new place that makes "out of this on dirt." Funquest Family Entertainment calories gained at the Mariott, Lynchburg," I will share with you world" homemade fudge. In collab Skate Center on Graves Mill Road Blackwater Bike Rentals located on some activities that will be light on oration with Tiny Town Golf, buy Bob Williams offers roller skating, laser tag and Commerce Street in the downtown your bank account. ing a pound of fudge for just over a OWNER OF NOTIIW1NI) STABLES ticket-redemption arcade games. area offers a variety of rental rates. A great place to play miniature dollar will earn you a $2 off coupon Located on Forest Road—less than Prices vary nightly, but range from For a one hour bike rental, it's just golf is Putt-Putt Golf and Games on to Tiny Town Golf. Owner Mark 10 minutes from campus, it offers a just under a dollar to $6.50. "If you $7, and an additional hour is only Timberlake Road. Aside from its 36 Davis and his wife Jackie delight in variety of specialty sandwiches, enjoy skating or laser tag, this is the $2 more. Blackwater Creek offers holes of miniature golf, Putt-Putt creating new flavors of fudge—they Hershey's Ice Cream, and a great place for you," said owner Scott "about seven miles of easy to mod Golf and Games has a go-kart track, currently have 16. Fabulous Fudge selection of Christian artwork and Buckner. erate mountain biking trails," said batting cages and the new "bumper has "a good wholesome atmos literature. Owner Ed Parker said, Perhaps the closest and most employee Jimmy Kuhlund. boats." The facility also offers a phere," said Davis. "We try to have live entertainment affordable place for Liberty stu Tired of on-campus activities? large arcade with DDR and a snack The AMF Lynchburg Lanes is most Friday and Saturday nights," dents is Cinemark Movies 10, Low on cash and bored on a Friday bar. For $10, you can choose three just across the road from the edge and these performances take place "home of the best seat in town." night? There is much more to do in attractions of your choice. of Campus North. Students who between the hours of 7 p.m. and Within walking distance of the uni Lynchburg than playing Halo and "Customers say with the new enjoy bowling a few frames will be 9:30 p.m. versity campus, this theater makes walking The Cirlce. With just $10 bumper boats, we have become the delighted to learn that the AMF Are you a bit of a thrill seeker? a night at the movies reasonable dollars in your pocket, you've have fun place to be in Lynchburg," said Lanes now has an unbelievably Northwind Stables hosts "Bull again. "The dollar theater makes it more than enough cash to have owner Joe Aboid. affordable new special: Sunday Bucking in Boonsboro" every so affordable for me to see new some fun in the Hill City. For miniature golf fanatics, through Thursday, between 9 p.m. Friday evening. The first show of movies," said Leslie Hubbard, a another place to play is Tiny Town and 11 p.m., each game is just $1.50 the season will be held on Sept. l. student teacher in Liberty's Contact Jennifer Maxfield at Golf on Timberlake Road. Tiny plus $4 for shoe rental. Lynchburg The event features live bull riding Teacher Education program. [email protected]. Tragic events have taken the lives of four Liberty students over the summer. Danso will not be returning to LU. However, their memories will liw on Editor's As each of their families deal with the loss of a loved one, the Champion would through the student body. In future issues, we will be featuring a two pail story like to write about these students, in honor of what they mean to their fami commemorating these students through the eyes of people that were touched Note ly here at Liberty. Adam Bishop, Aaron Cooper, Dusty Boyce and Samuel by them. —Kari Mitchell, Editor in Chief Page B6, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION AUGUST 29, 2006 Block Party a smashing success Students, activities, food and music combine to make a memorable event for the Liberty community
RIDE 'EM, COWBOY—An unidentified Liberty student makes an unsuccessful attempt to stay on the bucking bull at the Block Party last Tuesday night. Other interactive areas for students who attended included other inflatable playplaces, smashing a car, wall-climbing, an inflatable Dance Dance Revolution station and samplings of foods from vendors around Lynchburg. "All of orientation week is designed to get students acclimated to the university, build ROCKIN' IT OUT — Sanctus Real f rontman Matt Hammitt sings for the Block Party attendees. frienships, and get students socially connected " The band performed some of their more popular songs like "Say It Loud" and also showcased - Jeff Boyer, Dean of Student Life songs from their newest album, "Face of Love." The album debuted on April 4 of this year.
AUDIENCE OF ONE — Matt Hammitt, lead singer for the Christian modern rock band Sanctus Real, croons to the Block Party crowd on August 22. Other bands who were on hand to entertain the Liberty crowd included local rap artist Humble TIP and hip-hop group Cross Movement. LIKE A BOUNCER — An unidentified partygoer frolics in one of the inflatable rides.
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