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The Liberty ion SERVING LIBERTY UNIVERSITY FOR TWENTY-TWO YEARS VOL. 22, NO. 18 JL APRIL 12,2005 LU Diversifies f^?^^ By Aaron Bennett worship institute at Christian Heritage NEWS REPORTER College, which is affiliated with the — w v • w ^ • «r • • • ^» «r begins ministrchurchy. iAccordinn Califg to Billingsley. , the "I'm going to miss him most of all school has approximately 500 stu because he's my friend," said Rob dents. Jackson, his voice breaking in a rare display of emotion. Jackson, the vice- Please see BILLINGSLEY, page A6 president of spiritual life bid farewell to Charles Billingsley, as a part of last Wednesday's tribute to the campus worship leader. The evening service marked the last time Billingsley will regularly appear at Liberty University or Thomas Road Baptist Church before his departure for Shadow Mountain Community Church in California. In fact, Billingsley and his family left on Monday for San Diego where he will serve as the worship leader for the pas
tor and Bible teacher Dr. David COI.T FREEMAN Jeremiah. Mirroring his experience at GOODBYE — Worship leader Charles Billingsley Liberty, Billingsley will also head up a bids farewell to students last Wednesday.
COI.T FREEMAN GET UP — Lead singer Mark Stuart, of Audio Adrenaline, jumps off the stage and pumps up the crowd Saturday night. City looks to LU for land
By Joanne Tang dressed in homemade New visitor s center a possibility NEWS REPORTER shirts. Hawk Nelson, a fresh The Vines Center was band from Ontario, By Alicia Wotring is where all the highways intersect," packed Friday night as Canada was in fine COPY EDITOR Falwell said. "The city needs a visi the Diverse City tour form, playing one of tor's center in this area. (It's) easy to rolled into town. their biggest tours to Leaders of Liberty University and get here from everywhere," Falwell Crowds assembled out date. the City of Lynchburg may be work said, as he mentioned Bedford, side the doors as early "We went from 500 ing together to find a location for a Amherst, Appomattox and Campbell as 4:30 p.m. for Toby people to 10,000," lead possible new visitor's center. counties. Mac, Audio Adrenaline, singer Jason Dunn said. Jerry Falwell Jr., vice chancellor Since Liberty owns much of the Kutless and Hawk "It's what God made us and general counsel to LU, received a land in the area between Tyreeanna Nelson. When the doors to do." call from Lynchburg City Manager and the airport, the school seemed a opened, fans rushed The band recently Kimball Payne about a month ago logical partner in the venture. inside, and the stadium received media atten wanting to know if the school would "Because Liberty University is a quickly filled with fans tion when they were be interested in joining the city in an location that draws a significant of every flavor. invited to play the part endeavor to possibly bring a new vis number of people to this area," Payne "They've got a really of legendary rock band itor's center to Lynchburg. said, "I called Jerry Falwell Jr. to tell good message," said The Who on NBC's Payne said that the city is looking to him about the idea and to see if there Kate Timmer, a College "American Dreams." "It put the center somewhere in the U.S. was any opportunity for a partner for a Weekender who was amazing to play Hwy. 29/ U.S. Hwy. 460 area in ship." *
COI.T FREEMAN came to see Hawk Keith Moon," drummer between the airport and the Liberty University owns 4,300 Nelson. Fans of the Matt Paige said. Tyreeanna neighborhood, which is in acres of land, and only 300 acres have UNRAPPED — Toby Mac lights up the stage with his eclectic band wandered around the eastern tip of Lynchburg. been developed. blend of hip hop and reggae. Vines, some of them Please see CONCERT, page A3 "It's a win for the city because this * Please see LAND, page A3 Soldier meets wife in Baghdad
By Chelsea Franklin actual war part slowed down, we CONTRIBUTING WRITER began to work in the reconstruction of the country doing humanitarian "Faith, Hope, Love and War," missions, and working face to face that's what Robert Hall would title with the Iraqi people," Hall said. his love story. Hall did his job well and had Robert Hall, 23, attended Liberty much to show for it. "I was awarded from January 2000 through May the Bronze Star for actions during 2002 before fighting erupted in Iraq all of this," Hall said. Hall has a resulting in Operation Enduring lengthy list of achievements, but the Freedom. Hall's 3rd Infantry greatest reward from all of his serv Division overtook Baghdad, and ices had little to do with his military paved the way for a decisive action and more to do with his American victory. Hall currently heart. Hall had been in Iraq for works in Civil Affairs, about four and a half which is part of the months when his love Army's Special Students story began. Operations Command, With 15 guys in one PHOTO PROVIDED and is working as an living quarter and little MEANT TO BE — Robert Hall embraces his instructor, teaching time to clean up because Iraqi fiance, Vivian Shawkat Mansour. about his job and prepar of daily missions, a ing others to face what he group of Christian has seen in combat. women were hired to couldn't really keep our eyes off "I was part of a direct support come in and clean. While going to each other, and we started to fall in team when the war first began and call home one day, Hall ran into one love," Hall said. was attached to the 3rd Infantry of the women who had been clean The young lady turned out to be Division. We were at the very front ing the floor. Vivian Shawkat Mansour, 21, who of the war -the fight. Being embed "1 told her 'shlownatch' which had lived in Baghdad her entire life ded with the infantry made us live means how are you?" Hall recalls. and spoke no English. JESSICA PADGETT and fight like infantry, and that is She responded in Arabic that she LOVELY DAY — The sun rises over the mountains overlooking the Vines Center what we did," Hall said. "As the was doing well. "From there on we early Monday morning. Forecasters predict rain clouds will set in for most of Please see HALL, page A3 the week before tapering off for another sunny weekend.
\ Page A2, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION APRIL 12,2005 (AW#) jfaf£ #//##£> Student Marketing Assoc an Elijah Wood blockbuster,
°0 aiimoi o i the ®z©« awarded national grant j. bauer By Annamarie McCoy For the first time ever, I had to take radical in nature, see the rising price NEWS REPORTER Liberty stands for," Enoch said. out a loan to fill the tank of my car of fuel and, though they can't explain Liberty's chapter was recognized in AMA's with gas. Fortunately, for me, I have a how, they are sure it has something to Founded in the spring semester of 2004, January issue of Collegiate Connection for friend whose father is a loan shark do with "end times." So, they entice the Student Marketing Association is made their community service project, Relay for with ties to the mafia. the government to build a giant of business students who are looking to Life. So, I should be good for a month or bunker in the middle of Colorado to build their resumes, obtain real marketing "The SMA will be bringing in cancer two until they call in a favor asking me escape disaster from an asteroid experience and get hands-on experience in patients and survivors from the Lynchburg to do something I don't want to do like which will hit the earth and usher in professional business networking. area as well as Liberty's own students and baby-sit a poodle named Ruffles while the Apocalypse. It all lends itself to a SMA was awarded a grant of $1,000 in faculty. The grant is being used for banners, they take a European vacation to the bad movie plot where people are cho December, 2004, as part of a community advertising for Relay for Life and other pro Bahamas. sen to live in the bunker by a Social service project. motional items," Enoch said. My car is *•*••————______—_-_——————_. Security "I was ecstatic when I learned the SMA Relay for Life is an overnight event where a small, "Some, more radical in nature, see lottery won the grant. I felt a teams of people old, gas the rising price of fuel, and though while a great sense of "I was ecstatic when I learned the gather at a track consuming rough and accomplishment," SMA won the grant I felt a great and take turns beast and they can't explain how, they are sure ready said senior walking or run is not it has something to do with 'end "Space Ace" Jacqueline Valcore, sense of accomplishment" ning laps. This worth half group of SMA's vice presi program cele times'." dent. brates cancer of the cash astronauts Jacqueline Valcore I spend on fly to the The AMA gives a SMA VICK PRESIDENT survivors and it to keep it alive. It may just as well outer rim to blow up the asteroid. $1,000 grant to SMA helps raise run on lemon juice. It would be And if that won't draw an audience, chapters that do money for fur cheaper. With gas prices soaring, then we'll make Morgan Freeman the marketing plans for nonprofit organizations. ther cancer research for the American travel plans are down. So, it turns out President and throw in Elijah Wood to The Liberty SMA chapter sent its proposal Cancer Society. The SMA has planned and I won't be going to Dollywood this seal the deal. Yeah, that's a block in September 2004 for Relay for Life. It was advertised for this event scheduled for April year with the family. It's a huge dis buster waiting to happen. Somebody one of 13 schools schools to receive such 15-16 from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. appointment but one I think we are all needs to jump on the ball and roll with awards and competed against schools such "This is a new chapter for the SMA. It's ready to accept and move on from. that one. as Penn State and the University of Arizona. just the beginning." Valcore said. (I've never been there. Honest.) All of this is okay though. We have "The goal of the proposal was to use the If students would like any information on Gas prices change without notice, faith that prices will go down one day. $1,000 grant to help the community, as well the event, there will be a meeting Tuesday, without warning. I usually don't pay Oh sure, we'll never see the light of as give recognition to Liberty, Relay for Life April 12 at 7 p.m. in DeMoss 1106. Elections attention until after the fact. By that $1.09 again. But come on, do you and the American Cancer Society," said for new members of SMA will be held on time, the 6 o'clock news has already want cheaper gas or do you want an Valcore, who authored the proposal. April 26. run their "special" report on "Where ozone layer without flaws? I mean, if SMA president Ryan Enoch is responsible For information about the Student to Find the Cheapest Gas in Town," you ask me the answer is pretty clear. for establishing Liberty's chapter in the Marketing Association, please email jcval- the pump is dry by the time I get Send out a survey, and ask me. I'll AMA. Enoch is a senior graduating in May [email protected] or [email protected] there. It's all lies anyway. Since when check for the ozone layer every and has plans to work in Philadelphia after is $2.22 cheap? time...just as soon as I am done coat graduation. Contact Annamarie McCoy at All of this confusion is leading peo ing old rubber tires with flammable "I believe this grant helps to give back to [email protected]. ple to assume the worst. Some, more spray paint and lighting them on fire. the community. It shows other schools what Two local LU grads voted Teacher of the Year
By Aja Burden "Katrina is an all and all good teacher. NEWS REPORTER She participates in the field trips and any thing that comes along," Dooley said. The quality of a school's education is In a public school there are different directly reflected in the success of its stu standards to live by, but Grooms seems to dents and alumni. Liberty University has handle it well. not one, but two local alumni named "Being a Christian, I can make an influ Teacher of the Year for 2005. ence on the lives of my students just by the Since graduation, Fran Pfaff and Katrina way I live. If I blow up and lose my temper, Grooms are doing great things in Bedford it doesn't leave a good testimony," Grooms County. said. Fran Pfaff graduated from Liberty During the moments of silence, Grooms University in 1994 with a family and con takes the time to silently pray and has sumer science degree and a minor in Art. noticed her students are starting to do the Pfaff is a teacher at Bedford Science and same. Technology Center (BSTC). She has been "One of my students came to me the at the school since 1999 and teaches the other day and told me that they received students to become ——————• the Lord. I gave her the teachers themselves "Being a Christian, I can biggest hug!" Grooms one day. said. "It's an honor to In her essay to make an influence on the be named teacher of become teacher of the lives of my students just by the year. Teaching is a year, Pfaff wrote: "I talent God gave me, feel that teaching, the way Hive." and Liberty helped me mentoring and guid prepare for it." PHOTO PROVIDED ing children are my Katrina Grooms "We take great pride CONGRATULATIONS—A Huddleston Elementary School sign announces Katrina Grooms as Teacher of the Year. most important mis HUDDLESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLTEACHER in our alumni who are sions in life." selected as the Teacher Pfaff s heartfelt messages such as "be of the Year for their schools. The award good so you can do good," and "my love for indicates the confidence and respect of gr>ft The Liberty • 1971 University Blvd. you does not calculate your grade" have their administrator and of their fellow become idioms of support to the students teachers," Parker said. "We congratulate at BSTC. them, and we pray God's blessings as they Champion crs™ "I believe my students are open to my influence young lives every day." constructive criticisms because they feel Both teachers will go on to compete for confident of my motives. They know that I Bedford County Teacher of the Year Faculty Adviser Deborah Huff Policies want them to succeed in life," Pfaff wrote. awards. Ad Director Sue Matthews The Champion encourages com Pfaff says teaching runs in her family. munity members to submit letters to She is the daughter of Karen Parker, the Contact Aja Burden at arburden®liber Editor in Chief Jason Pope the editor on any subject. Letters dean of education here at Liberty. Though ty, edu. should not exceed 400 words and she tried to rebel and pick a differ SECTION EDITORS ent profession, Pfaff eventually must be typed and signed. The dead returned to her roots and it has News Sara Lesley line is 6 p.m. Monday. paid off. Her philosophy in life is Asst. News Misty Maynard Letters and columns that appear "teach with a discerning heart." Opinion Julia Seymour are the opinion of the author solely, Katrina Grooms graduated from Life! Tim Dalton not the Champion editorial board or the school of education in 2000 with a major in elementary educa Sports Pat Doney Liberty University. tion. She teaches fourth and fifth Asst. Sports Michael Troxel All material submitted becomes grade science at Huddleston property of the Champion. The Elementary school and is highly Copy Editor Alicia Wotring Champion reserves the right to accept, respected by her peers. reject or edit any letter received — "She's a terrific teacher with a ter PHOTOGRAPHY according to the Champion stylebook, rific personality," said Regina taste and the Liberty University mis Dooley, secretary and bookkeeper Editors Matt Trent for Huddleston. sion statement. Adam Bishop Dooley said the teachers at Send letters to: Liberty Champion, Huddleston voted for Grooms Liberty University, Box 2000, because of her dedication. WEB/ DISTRIBUTION Lynchburg, VA 24506 or drop off in "Teaching to me is not a job I Distr. Manager Rachel Eontenault DeMoss Hall 1035. leave behind at 3:30.1 put my heart into it," Grooms said. The Champion is available online Web Manager Jeff Eralin In her spare time, Grooms often at: www.liberty.edu/info/champion. ADVERTISING visits a former student at the hospi tal to give words of encouragement. PHOTO PROVIDED Design Manager Lauren Hultz She is the only one to whom the ill student responds. FAMILY FIRST — Fran Pfaff, a Teacher of the Year at Bedford Science and Technology Center, poses with her family.
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APRIL12.2005 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page A3 Land: LU Hall: Finding love in midst of war
may donate Continued from page 1 much as her," Hall said. Within three weeks Robert knew he want She was very poor and came ed to marry Vivian and he reported Continued from page 1 from a Christian family. Her eight the news back to his family in family members lived in a tiny one- Washington. "Some thought it was bedroom apartment and her moth great, others were shocked, and Falwell said there was potential for er and her older sister, Nadrishan, some thought I was making a very more exposure for Liberty through the were cleaning to earn money. She bad decision," Hall said. visitor's center, as well as possible benefits made a deep impression on Robert Liberty junior Kirsten Hall, regarding utility installation. Falwell said the very first time they met, and Robert's sister affirmed that her he has considered donating the property over just a short time they fell in family responded with caution but to the city on the condition that Liberty be love. still put their faith in his choice. represented within the visitor's center. "We both agree that we fell in "We trust Robert's judgment. We "If we can help make it a reality, it love with each other's hearts. She know that he is a strong man of would be a win for the city and a win for is a sweet, and loving person that is God and that he wouldn't go the university," Falwell said. so tender, and I have never met against God's calling on his life; we The project is an effort to bring more anybody that is able to love as trusted his decision," Kirsten Hall people through the Lynchburg area, some said. whom may be averted after a bypass But Hall knew Vivian was the one PHOTO PROVIDED around Madison Heights opens. he wanted to spend the rest of his WAR — Robert Hall, of the Army 3rd Infantry Division, stands in an Iraqi desert. "(The idea) grew out of concern regard life with. "I already knew that ing the opening of the Madison Heights Vivian would be with me but I bypass later this year and the reality that would not propose to her because church members, family and story like theirs. From the first thru-traffic that had historically gone the custom is that you propose friends were able to attend, and moment they met, Robert and through the city on either Rte. 29 through the heads of the family. Vivian's two uncles who live in San Vivian knew that God had chosen Business or the Rte. 29 So, the first time when I met with Diego who were able to fly in as them for each other. Bypass/Expressway would no longer even Vivian's father, I was asking for her well. One of the two had the honor "I thought he was an angel. I see downtown," Payne said. hand. I was nervous," Hall said. of walking her down the aisle. "It could see he was a good man with a The current Lynchburg visitor's center Vivian's father was unsure at first. was a good heart," is located downtown. . America's reputation among the pretty "Being able to love another Vivian said. The Madison Heights bypass, which is Iraqi people is one of divorce and American person like I have always Hall says he slated to be open before the end of 2005, infidelity. "I let them know that I wedding. now has some stretches from Tyreeanna Road, at the am different. I had never been That is dreamed of is nothing short one special to eastern tip of Lynchburg, to the Sweet with another woman, and would the way of a blessing." share his life Briar area, about 15 minutes north of stay committed to Vivian forever. Vivian with, and he Lynchburg, according to Paula Jones, After we had our meeting they were wanted it, feels that love is happy to receive me as part of the Rob Hall God's greatest public affairs manager for the Virginia and Department of Transportation. Jones said family," Hall said. As a common reward of all. "I Christians the bypass covers about 13 miles and cost tradition, the engagement was ve^y have no greater joy than waking up in Iraq really do it the same as us," more than $250 million. important. Robert and Vivian's in the morning and seeing her Hall said. As for the visitor's center, Payne said it engagement celebration was there. Just the fact that I am no Since their marriage Robert and is still in the "conceptual stage." As of right arranged with Vivian's family on longer half but am whole is an Vivian have had a happy life togeth now, the city has a group looking into the Dec. 26, 2003. Hall wrote mass amazing thing. Being able to love er. It has been a lot of work to sort possibility, as well as brainstorming for emails and made phone calls to all another person like I have always out immigration and attorney fees other options. Falwell said that he has not of his family in the U.S. and dreamed of is nothing short of a to be paid, but thanks to Robert's discussed any of the specifics with the city, expressed his intent. blessing," Hall said. PHOTO PROVIDED father they have a place to live and as of yet there is no formal arrange He then returned home with his while they get caught up on their ment. LOVE — Robert Hall and his new bride, future wife. The wedding took place finances. Robert and Vivian Hall Contact Chelsea Franklin at Contact Alicia Wotring at Vivian, at their wedding. Vivian is from on Aug. 21, 2004, near Robert's [email protected]. Iraq, which is where the couple met. both seem to agree that it is well [email protected]. home in Port Orchard, Wash. Hall's worth every dime to have a love Concert: Bands ignite Vines Center
Continued from page 1 "Freak Out" and "That's the Way I Like it." Band member Shonlock backflipped off the DJ The lights dimmed and Hawk Nelson, booth and received booming applause. dressed in pink and white sweater vests, start They left the crowd energized and wanting ed the show by blitzing through their all-too- more. It was then up to one of the forerunners short, but highly memorable, set. Highlights of modern Christian rock, Audio Adrenaline, to included the infectious "California" from their deliver. album Letters to the President. They were pure Audio Adrenaline was up to the challenge energy as they ran around the stage and riled when it came to following Toby Mac. There up the crowd with their pop/punk anthems. was no doubt that when they came on stage, Between songs they made the crowd laugh they were ready to rock. Lead singer Mark with their spur-of-the-moment comedy. When Stuart, clad in a red T-shirt and sunglasses, they were finished, lead singer Jason Dunn jumped off the stage at one point to sing in the yelled out into the crowd, "smoking is a very audience. He leapt up onto the floor speakers bad idea!" It was that kind of hyperactive spon and stood above the audience, holding his taneity that set the tone for the rest of the microphone out to them. They sang almost as night. loud as he did as he left the floor speaker to run Kutless provided a hard rock force to be to the back of the floor where he encouraged reckoned with. Thundering instruments mixed the sound technician to provide the fans with a with thoughtful harmony and lyrics made solo. The audience cheered his effort and Kutless a crowd pleaser. Spectacular lights Stuart bounded back onto stage to begin danced around the Vines Center as the band another song. kept the audience jumping and their fists "I want you to be a missionary. I want you to pumping into the air. Their style of music was be a preacher. I want you to be a Christian rock a blend of heavy metal, rock and harmony. singer!" said Stuart during their big hit "Hands "Somehow God knows us individually," Jon and Feet." Micah Sumrall said to the audience. "If there's Stuart was alive with personality. He rushed one thing you remember tonight, it's that around on stage, bringing on a vocal style rem you're never lost in a sea of faces." He then iniscent of James Brown's trademark wails and strapped on an acoustic guitar for "Sea of yelps. He mixed that with Audio A's own spe Faces." They continued the acoustics for cial blend of rock and pop, eventually leading "Strong Tower," a song off their new praise and to Stuart's fantastic cowbell solo. worship album of the same name. During the set Audio Adrenaline pulled sev When Toby Mac emerged on stage, he was eral fans up on stage to perform. joined by his band and they collectively sang, "I was shocked," said Claire Fridey, a fresh rapped, danced and jumped their way to mas man at Liberty. "I always wanted to be a rock sive applause. Dressed in a colorful array of star and this was it." red, green, yellow and orange, they combined Audio Adrenaline's show was obviously the reggae, jazz, R&B and classic funk, with Toby most complex of the four. Massive jets of fog giving a James Brown-like performance as he shot from the stage and streamers flew into the leaped around the stage. DJ Maj spun the air at the finale, when a giant American flag turntables from his raised booth. Their music was unfurled into the background. Toby Mac got the audience on its feet, stepping side to came back out and sang with Audio Adrenaline side and even an elderly gentleman in the as they finished one of the best concerts eighth row was grooving to the music. Despite Liberty has had this year. the no-moshing rule established in the arena, That was not the end, however. After the Toby and two members of his band seemed to show, the bands drew huge crowds as they sat find a way to start a mini-mosh pit on stage, to at tables and signed autographs and fans pur the delight of the audience. chased band merchandise at booths. All four "I got a degree in political science and I'm bands stayed and fans were overjoyed. "We're putting it to good use!" exclaimed Liberty grad just excited to be on this tour," said Matt Paige. uate Toby Mac, injecting some humor into the Almost two hours after the show, Hawk Nelson show. was still there with fans, talking and signing A silvery curtain dropped down behind them autographs even after all of the stage gear was and it looked like lava as red lights played on it. packed up and ready to go. The band launched into Bananarama's "Na Na There is no doubt all four bands gained new Hey Hey" to start their big finale. fans at Liberty University. Fans marveled at Toby Mac and the band then broke out into the talent, the sights, the sounds and the choreographed movements like the robot music. when they played a compilation of classic tunes such as "We are Family," "Rollercoaster," Contact Joanne Tang [email protected]. Page A4, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION APRIL 12, 2005
"How ironic that the God in whom the American people claim trust is not trusted to be a guiding force in the Opinion administration of justice." Too much buzz The top four things I'm tired of hearing about
We have all reached, at used, blogs are becoming a breeding ground for sense Michael Jackson one time or another, that less ramblings and meaningless information: a Petri dish Be it because of his idiotic balcony baby stunt or his point of being tired of for the mediocre and mundane. Do we as members of disappearing nose act, Michael Jackson always seems to hearing about something. society really think anyone cares what we ate for break find his way into the public's awareness. Frankly, I am When times like these fast or what music we are listening to at any given tired of hearing about him. I could not possibly care less come, just the mention of moment? about Jackson's appearance, apparel or any other attrib an annoying phrase or Human beings need reality; it's inborn. The blogging ute that may make him buzzworthy or expose his lust for preposterous concept can craze replaces the reality of personal communication attention. be enough to drive a per with a phony representation of it. In today's prepack Aside from publicity stunts and plastic surgery night son crazy. Having aged, plastic, pretend society, a box of flakes is called mares, Jackson has been in the news constantly amid jasonpope reached such a point, mashed potatoes, an ab machine makes you "active" and investigation into his conduct with children. Whether he here are the top four real life is being replace with cyber life. is guilty of the charges brought against him or not, the things I am tired of hearing about: Way back when, people communicated with a heavy fact is that the man has some obvious issues and is not emphasis on personal interaction and physical commu an appropriate caretaker for children. Reality TV nity. In my decade of the 1980s, communication, along More specifically, I suppose I am most tired of hear Even though they are a product of my generation, I with the physical aspects of it, submitted to individual ing about yet another parent who was pathetic enough to will never understand the luster of the reality TV phe ism and withdrawal. The fundamental human need was allow his or her child to be alone with Jackson for even nomenon. Thrusting people into unrealistic situations suffering and the culture reflected it: acts of rebellion, two seconds. Anyone who would permit a child to be and openly filming their every unrealistic move is any in-your-face attitudes, "parents are stupid" mentalities, alone with Jackson and his little fun land cannot be con thing but reality to me. As a result, the behaviors of the emergence of the punk culture and colors of intro sidered an adequate guardian. What has happened to shocking survivors, provocative bachelors and backstab- verted black mixed with screaming neon. our society? bing apprentices are passed off as real, normal and Today, a reversal of this trend is taking place, but not a acceptable. Shows such as these send a debilitating mes return to the traditional path. Instead, a much less phys The Continued Push for a Godless Society sage, which then becomes a catalyst for confusion among ical communication system is taking the place of true As a Christian I am no stranger to the frustrations of impressionable Americans looking for truth. personal investment. Now teens are forsaking the reality theistic sterilization, namely, the government's endorse And if that is not enough, it looks as if Britney Spears of communication by isolating themselves in their rooms ment of atheism as the official religion. Yet I am still is going to have a new reality show with her husband to and engaging in alternative communication with their appalled at how far the push for a Godless society some share the ins and outs of their life with the entire world. friends next door through IM. Unfortunately, face-to- times goes. And who cares? Why anyone would want to stick a cam face conversation is minimized when every detail of Recently, the death penalty was thrown out for a man era in the faces of a newlywed couple and watch their one's day is posted on a blog for everyone to read at a convicted of murder because, as it has been learned, the every move, meal and fight is beyond me. later time. jurors reviewed Bible verses during their deliberations. I cannot count the times that quality friend time has A Colorado Supreme Court ruled that juries now cannot been cancelled or postponed because refer to the Bible during deliberations. someone was going to miss an episode A jury is supposed to be a selection of individ of his favorite reality TV show. It is as uals who together represent a sample of the com if people are trading episodes of their munity. These individuals carry with them dif own lives in for an episode of "Another fering backgrounds, worldviews and systems for day in the life of so-and-so." Reality TV decision-making. So, why should a juror not be is a waste of time, and I am tired of allowed to use those means of decision-making hearing about it. % as he chooses? The argument stands that the Scriptures con The Blogging Craze sidered could have influenced the decisions of Achieving the spot as Merriam- some of the jurors. And state imposed atheism is Webster's number-one word of the not an influence? The forbiddance of Scripture is year for 2004, a blog is nothing more not an influence? How ironic that the govern than a technological mechanism for mental bodies that were built on God's truths sharing information and ideas. It is a will not allow him to participate in the determi great tool for posting factual informa nation of truth. How ironic that the God in whom tion, opinionated viewpoints and the American people claim trust is not trusted to statements concerning a certain topic be a guiding force in the administration of jus from people all over the world. tice. Our society and now our people are being However, please understand that it pushed into Godlessness; a push we must resist. is the blogging craze that I am tired of It seems that God is no longer welcome in Amer hearing about and not blogs them ica, and I am tired of hearing it. selves. As they are more commonly
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"Reese's cups because there "Skittles—I have a colorful "Skittles because I'm out "Sour patch kids because it "Takes because you never "Skittles because they are is more than one way to personality." there with my personality is sweet and sour. People know what you are gonna bright and colorful and I reach the center of my per and I'm a bright guy." say that I am sweet, but I get with me." love bright colors and am a sonality." have an edge." cheerful person."
—Jaeson Smith, Soph. -James Pruitt, Soph. —Brian Williams, Jr. —Travita Carter, Jr. —Sarah M. DeJong, Fr. —Joellyn France, Soph. " Aberdeen, Md. Fayetteville, N.C. Charlottesville, Va. Fort Washington, Md. Wilmington, Del. High Point, N.C. „_„ APRIL 12,2005 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page A5 Commentary Christians need to pray Harvard's fight for cereal Now we have seen it all. also found out that back in Problems are rising all over December, a group of stu the world. People are dying dents broke into one of the the new pope is godly in catastrophic earthquakes dining halls and caused and tsunamis. Battles are damage to the building as Like the President of the than 1 billion Roman waged in court every day well as spreading "name United States, the pope is Catholics," said over life and death issues. brand" cereal all over the one of the most important MSNBC.com. But at Harvard, the presti floor. figures in the world. And John Paul's leadership gious and expensive college, The reason for the regardless if Christians agree affected the Cold War, where students pay close to school's cutback on the with all the doctrines of the standing up against commu $40,000 a year to attend, rachelrustay name brands is due to the Catholic Church, the pope is nism and encouraging the they have their own battle to rise in the cost of the stu the most influential religious Polish to stand up for them wage. No, it is not over women's rights; it is dents' beloved Fruit Loops. As cereals set leader in the world. selves. He also made not over race. These young students are tle into a selling slump, manufacturers After the death of Pope changes in social areas such fighting over breakfast cereal. have raised prices in an effort to not lose John Paul ii the College of jennifermills as homosexuality and An article by the Boston Globe reported profit. Cardinals is electing a suc euthanasia. on the students' recent loss. The school's Harvard's Dining Services are using cessor. Christians need to pray that the new Although Christians will not agree with cafeteria recently replaced the name brand their money for little projects such as pope will be a man that God has ordained everything that the pope did, millions looked cereals such as Lucky Charms and revamping the nearly 50-year-old build for that position. to him for spiritual and moral direction, and Kellogg's Frosted Flakes, with generic cere ings that have served students long before If the appearance of thousands of mourn the new pope will have the same position. als that cost less. The school's apparent the cereal riots of the past month. ers for Pope John Paul II doesn't prove the The new pope will face some similar and attempt to cut back on their food budget These Harvard students need to look at extraordinary caliber and wide influence of some new challenges that threaten the vital has caused an uproar that they could not the big picture. They are living a wonderful the pope all over the world, then what does? ity and relevance of Christianity. One is the possibly have predicted. life, they are at a wonderful school, and Hundreds of thousands of people waited in aggressive secularization that Christians all According to the Globe, the Harvard stu they are receiving an excellent education. line up to nine hours to view the pope and over the world are fighting. Another is the dents have gone as far as starting a group So what if they must now eat Tutti Frutti's millions traveled to Rome for the funeral, fierce internal contest for the souls of people called "Harvard Students for the instead. These generic cereals will not according to FoxNews.com. against Islam, Buddhism and other religions Reimplementation of Brand-Named cause bodily harm. If they don't like it they The audience of the pope and Catholic such as Mormonism. Homosexuality contin Cereals." People are really up in arms. can eat something else. The cafeteria offers Church includes millions of people who are ues to be an important issue that the pope Harvard sophomore Allison Kessler, was other breakfast items. And if that doesn't young and old, single or with families, and the Catholic Church will have to fight almost distraught over her loss. "I used to do, a new business opened up on the cam- ______^_ among families and Polish, American and ; - - eat Lucky Charms for _^___>__
Continued from page 1 Falwell encouraged Billingsley to follow choir. the Lord's leading, and immediately Though Billingsley reflects on his time at "It's a powerful church, a powerful radio opened the door for future guest visits. Liberty with an air of nostalgia, he is excit and TV ministry, but to be honest, the Billingsley will return to Lynchburg on ed about the opportunities the move will school is struggling," Billingsley said. Rick May 8 for a farewell concert at Thomas afford him. Another sign of support came Muchow of Saddleback Community Road Baptist Church. Campus church will when Falwell privately affirmed Church will also be involved in the endeav be canceled for the evening, according to Billingsley's decision because of the poten or. Dwayne Carson, and students are encour tial it has for enhancing his recording The decision to leave Lynchburg and the aged to attend TRBC at 6 p.m. Billingsley career. Billingsley will begin work on a ministry of Dr. Jerry Falwell was difficult also plans to return for Super Conference new CD project this summer that he has for Billingsley because of his deep respect in October. described as both "artsy" and "a little more for the pastor. Billingsley is confident in the ability of R&B." He has also been in talks with John "I absolutely love Dr. Falwell — he's one students such as Jake Holman and Dave Tesh about the possibility of a future col of the few men in the world I would take a McKinney, among others, to fill his shoes laboration. bullet for any day of the week," Billingsley once he is gone. As an example, Billingsley Responding to the question of what he'll said. cites the fact that even in his absence from miss the most about his time in Billingsley's decision was seven months campus on Sunday mornings everything Lynchburg, Billingsley looked around the in the making, but became final when he runs smoothly. He also speaks highly of Vines Center following the Wednesday informed Falwell in the last week of Scott Bullman who will assume night service, indicating the students. February. "I was more nervous going into Billingsley's responsibilities at Thomas "You can't replace this anywhere," he said. that meeting than any other meeting of my Road. Billingsley handpicked Bullman for "I've been in 1,700 churches, to be exact,
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After fourth innings en-route to a 21-1 rout of the first three batters of the inning UNC-Asheville at Worthington Stadium. walked, Laurent hit an RBI single to Saturday's game was the opener of a make the score 2-1. Michael Just, one of three game series between the Flames the batters who had walked, scored on and the Bulldogs. Brown's fielder's choice ground ball, After allowing four homeruns in a 10- which the Bulldog shortstop threw wide 2 loss at home to the University of in an attempt to make a play at second. Virginia on Tuesday, the Flames P. K. Keller then singled up the middle bounced back for their biggest offensive with one out, to plate two runs. Adam output of the season on Saturday. Kearney followed with a ground out "I have been really pleased with the RBI. way our team has been playing this Liberty batted around again in the year," said Phil Laurent. "The offense fourth inning, scoring 12 runs as they has really balanced out a lot more. We banged out nine hits and the Bulldog's have pretty much our one through nine contributed five errors. The Flames hitters hitting the ball real well." plated runs on a two-run single by Ashevilie would jump on the board in Kearney; RBI singles by Patrick the top of the first, which proved to be Gaillard, Chad Miller, Brown, Grijalva, their only run' of the game. Kevin Just and Laurent; two wild pitches and Mattison would reach base on a fielder's two Bulldog errors. choice, steal second and later move to The Flames added three more runs in third on a ground out by Josh Coyle. the seventh as Derrick Bennion had a Mattison eventually scored on a passed two-run double and pinch hitter Jeremy ball. Hendricks provided an RBI single. The Flames tied the score in the bot tom of the first. Aaron Grijalva would Please see ROUT, page B2 MATT TRENT get the inning started with a single-to BIG SWING- Jeff Brown went 2 for 4, with three RBIs in the Flames 21-1 victory over the University of North Carolina Ashevilie. The Flames batted around in both the third and.fourth innings during the win. Feenstra works Lacrosse continues out in WNBA play after accident pre-draft camp By Jesse Houk By Andrew Stevens SPORTS REPORTER SPORTS REPORTER The Liberty University men's club lacrosse team sat in the press box of Williams Stadium last semester with excitement to Despite having her colle announce the upcoming season. It was to be a season that was giate career ended in the full of promise and success. Dr. Jerry Falwell attended the press Sweet 16 by LSU, Katie conference and addressed the team. He talked about the hard Feenstra's basketball play work the team has put into bring lacrosse back to Liberty. He ing days are far from over. also talked about the leadership that the team has found in Feenstra was invited along Coach John Westfall. Westfall approached the podium anxious with many of the other top to reveal to Liberty University and the media that was present women's college basket the 2005 schedule and the roster that would lead the team this ball players to the 2005 year. That day seems so long ago. WNBA Pre-Draft Camp Since then the team has went through so much. On March 14, from April 8-10 in Tarry- during spring break, as the lacrosse team was traveling through town, N.Y. Alabama, they were in a major accident. The team was traveling According to in two vans. Westfall, who had been driving the lead van made www.WNBA.com, the a sudden stop. The trailing van could not stop in time, hit the camp offers WNBA LES SCHOFER front van and pushed the first van into the oncoming lane of traf ACADEMIC STAR - Krystal Tharp achieves success on and off the floor, proving that hard work and dedication pay off. coaches and general man fic. The van was struck by a semi-truck on the passenger side agers the opportunity to and that caused them to roll a few times. When the dust and evaluate the skills of the debris had settled it was clear that the lacrosse team was in a incoming collegiate draft Liberty celebrates student-athletes serious situation. Some players had been thrown from the van, class in advance of the By Jesse Houk tive. Dani McNaney and Mike Hagen were but amazingly no one died at the scene. 2005 WNBA Draft on SPORTS REPORTER chosen for their excellence on the track and The Liberty lacrosse team made the most of the situation. April 16. in the classroom. Melissa Blackstone and They relied on Jesus for their strength and even had a chance to Feenstra believes the Liberty University marked the first Evan Falat were chosen for cross country. impact the community in Alabama. "When we were down in success she and her team annual National Student-Athlete Day last Glyn Turner was honored by men's basket Alabama the guys handled themselves so well when reporters mates had this season will Wednesday. National Student-Athlete Day ball Coach Randy Dunton. Kristal Tharp would talk to us" sophomore Ryan Patrie said. "Everyone who help her confidence in the was created in 1986 and is celebrated on was honored by women's basketball Coach had a chance to proclaim God's name did. They would say that pre-draft camp. April 6. National Student-Athlete Day is a Carey Green for her amazing 3.959 GPA. God is the reason why none of us died. Through it all, God's pur chance to recognize the outstanding stu National Student-Athlete Day is a chance pose is going to be glorified. If it has to be an accident like this to Please see DRAFT, page B3 dent-athletes of any college. One athlete for the average student to understand the get our attention and to give us an opportunity to proclaim his from each team is recognized for his or her sacrifice that many of these people make in name, then so be it." ability to excel in the classroom, on the order to represent Liberty University. Long Life playing field and within the community. It days full of work-outs and homework that Please see LACROSSE, page B3 was also a time to recognize all of the people begin before the sun rises and ends many At that have played important roles in shaping times past curfew are not uncommon for each athlete. If it weren't for the efforts of these athletes. The amount of time an ath parents, coaches, faculty and school sys lete spends working in a day is hard for the Liberty tems, some of the discipline and success average student who takes a daily afternoon that each athlete has achieved would not be nap. Track Coach Brant Tolsma talked possible. about the time put into sports. "The NCAA Baseball Each coach had the difficult decision of allows 20 hours a week, but when you con which player to recognize. Those who were sider the travel, the time to get to practice vs. Virginia Tech, recognized lived up to the requirement of and everything else, the time that an athlete excellence in academics, in athletics and in puts in is considerably higher," Tolsma said. Wed. 3 p.m. the community. David Bechtold was hon "You look at someone who is a multi-event ored as the baseball player who best repre athlete like Dani McNaney. She doesn't vs. UNC Greensboro, sented this standard with a strong 3.74 have a wholq lot of free time." GPA. Sarah Swor, who is a part of the soft- Not a lot of free time. That is something Sat. 2 p.m. ball team, was honored with a 3.76 GPA. that occurs in the lives of almost every stu Jonita Randolph and Priit Pihl were hon dent-athlete at Liberty. Their love for the Softball ored for men's and women's tennis. Kristin sport and the desire to find academic suc Colson and Becky Rudnick were both hon cess push them to live the busy lives that at Virginia, ored as the volleyball representatives. They they do. "I have 8 o'clock class and then 1 both had a GPA of 4.0. go eat lunch and then off to practice and Wed. 3 p.m. Sam Gado was honored by football Coach then you come home around dinner time Ken Karcher. Adam Herndon was honored and then you study and go to bed," Kristal at Winthrop representing the cheerleaders. Eric Klinger, Tharp said. "And you do that every day." who had GPA of 3.86, was chosen to repre MA IT TRENT Fri. 1 p.m. sent the golf team. David Guinn was chosen LAX - The Lacrosse team fights through tragedy, injuries and opponents. by soccer Coach Jeff Alder. Natalie Mayer Please see ATHLETES, Page B4 The players prove that it takes more than a set of pads to play this game. was honored as women's soccer representa mmmmmm Page B2.THE LIBERTY CHAMPION APRIL 12,2005 The Baseball: Flames blow Bottom past UNC-Asheville Continued from page B1 Michael so tough to hit is that his pitches just move so Getting it done once again well," said Laurent. "For a on the mound for the freshman I have been very Flames was Michael impressed with his poise Solbach. Solbach put a leash out there. He really seems Line ** to know how to pitch guys." on the Bulldogs for seven tpdoneyQllberty.edu By Patrick Doney innings allowing just one "I thought coming out of There is now officially life draft, and it took everything unearned run and three the fall that he was our best more important than base within me to hold back the hits. With the win Solbach pitcher. Personally, I could ball. I know it's shocking, tears of happiness. I could improves his record to 5-1. not hit him very well. Even but bear with me. Fantasy watch "Lifetime," "TLC" and Billy Daniels pitched a though he is young he is baseball has quickly become movies starring Meg Ryan scoreless eighth and ninth playing at a much higher an obsession in America, for eight hours a day for the innings. level and I believe he has even more than the sports rest of my life and it would "It was a little difficult to some great years to come itself, and I felt it was my job, still be worth just five min keep my focus out there for us." make that an obligation, to utes of baseball talk with with such a big lead," said With the win the Flames tell the public what this craze her. You will never look Solbach. "I did not have my improve their record to 19-9 is all about. So sit back, relax more beautiful than when best stuff today but I just overall and 5-5 in the Big and enjoy the ride; after all, you are asking who to take tried to keep my head in the South. it is a long season. with your first pick in a fan game and throw strikes. For stats, scores and more The defining moment of tasy baseball draft. Never. "I have been working on a information about Flames fantasy baseball is not the You've got to love the change-up lately that has baseball, check out draft, season or even the guys that have success in gotten me out of a lot of www.LibertyFlames.com playoffs. It's all in the name. fantasy sports and brag trouble. My confidence level Naming your team can be as about it to everybody else, is pretty high right now and Contact Andrew Stevens challenging as parking an until it is discovered that MATT TRENT that definitely helps me out at [email protected] RV in the DeMoss parking they have 27 teams. My IN THE ZONE- Flames' pitchers combined to hold UNC-Asheville to on the mound." lot at 9 a.m. Can't be too brother and I are pretty close only one run. "I really think what.makes cheesy, yet has to have some and are both huge sports comic value. Is there any fans, but he is extremely body who looks at a team guilty of this crime. Each with a name like "Baseball time I watch "Baseball Princess" and thinks, "This Tonight" with him is like league's gonna be really watching a highlight reel of tough." Now that I think the players on his team. about it, that might just be That's because I soon real the ultimate strategy. I'm ized that he has every player officially changing my team in the MLB on at least one of name to "Troll Warriors." his teams. If you have over Am I the only guy who three fantasy baseball teams, wakes up on draft day and it's time to look in the mirror has the look of a guy who and say, "I will get a life. met that special girl for the Today." first time the night before Finally, on a completely and can't stop showing it different note, my girlfriend with a goofy smile? Maybe and I went to go see the I'm just vicariously living out Braves play the Mets down my general manager fan in Atlanta Saturday night tasies through this team. and had a once-in-a-lifetime Whatever it is, one thing I experience. We witnessed a would like to know is if the . 75-year old Brian Jordan hit person with the first pick in a grand slam for Atlanta, the draft really exists. and later saw Julio Franco MATT TRENT Honestly, has anyone ever actually climb out of his cas TAKE A LEAD- Paul "P.K." Keller leads off of first base during the Flames 12-run fourth inning of their win over UNC-Asheville. met this guy? ket to pinch hit in the eighth Building on that, does inning. It was incredible! anyone ever really choose to Overall, I was pretty be in a casual league? When impressed with Turner I think of a casual league, I Field, other than the fact LU seniors say farewell envision 43-year-old, wel that I sat in a puddle of fare-driven men who have a Michael Jackson's "Jesus By Jesse Houk have had an amazing winning percent Ail-American. post office scale in their Juice," was kicked in the SPORTS REPORTER age of 81 percent. The seniors, over How did these five ladies come backyard, making the best of head about 496 times by a four years, posted a 67-2 Big South together? When recruiting, nobody this ultimately "blind date" two-year old Kaz Matsui fan The time comes in most athletes record and won all four Big South knows how well a girl will perform, but experience with the other behind me and quickly lives when they must face the reality championships. Their on the court the chemistry and teamwork that has chat-friendly members of learned that Atlanta's hot that their collegiate careers are over. success was capped off when they were been developed indicates that there the league. The biggest dog inflation rate must be on For the seniors on the Lady Flames finally able to find some NCAA tourna was a reason these five girls came problem with guys like that the rise. All in all, it was a basketball team, that time came as ment success. together. are that their moms, who good night. they exited the NCAA tournament with This senior class has set the stan Stephanie Walker came from they coincidentally still live Baseball is not just a Sweet 16 loss to the Lady Tigers of dard so high for the future of Liberty Richmond, Va. She was named to the with, often check their mes America's pastime. It has LSU. They accomplished more than women's basketball that it may be hard Virginia All-State team two times dur sages and ruin all their fun. become the present time's any team at Liberty has ever done. for any team to meet. Both Feenstra ing her high school career. If you have to go to casual defining sport, despite This year's seniors will be remembered and Tharp reached 1,000 points. Rima Margeviciute grew up in fantasy baseball leagues to steroid allegations and for making it to the Sweet 16 and for Feenstra now owns the Big South Klaipeda, Lithuania. She was a five- make friends, something is teams with payrolls over all the great things that they have record for blocked shots. Kristal year member of the Lithuania Junior seriously wrong. $2.5 billion. Home runs, accomplished over the last four years. Tharp was named an academic All- National team. Let me give the ladies out high-scoring and even teams Rima Margeviciute, Stephanie American for her 3.95 GPA. Katie Daina Staugaitiene also came from there a bit of advice. Most have really improved base Walker, Daina Staugaitiene, Kristal Feenstra was named as this year's Klaipeda, Lithuania. She was a one- men love sports, and love ball, but what really has Tharp and Katie Feenstra are names Preseason Honorable Mention Ail- year member of the Lithuania Junior you loving sports. 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Visit our \ /rW iLnSui-t-.-JO'lOOPM (540) 86 website to 434-237-6124 SuJtAy tio*,iJ:QO PAi learn he w you can make a Continued from page B1 "My freshman year was tough for me," were about four or five scouts there. In said Feenstra. "I injured my knee before the NCAA's, everybody was there. So, I "I think the Lord has worked in my life the season even started. Looking back I hope to be drafted as high as possible but and in my team," said Feenstra. "I think have come so far and the Lord has it is something that you just have to pray he allowed us to get to the Sweet 16 for a strengthened me physically and spiritual about. I know the Lord is going to put me reason. He gave Liberty a name and peo ly. He has just been with me the entire on the right team that he wants me to ple are respecting us now and so that way. play for." helps me going in to this camp. "I just never dreamed that this could Feenstra feels coming from a program "If I say I am Katie Feenstra from happen and it is very exciting. It is kind of that has often been overlooked despite Liberty University, they are going to scary at the same time because you are winning nine consecutive Big South know that we were in the Sweet 16. So, stepping out into something you are not Championships will help her adjust to the that is going to give me some confidence used to and you are stepping out into the pressure of being a rookie in the WNBA. and people are going to know who I am unknown. I know this is what he wants "I wish people respected us more than now instead of some girl who plays bas for my life. I know that he is going to be they do," said Feenstra. "I know that ketball." with me this weekend and he is going to there are some schools out there that still Feenstra says that since her season show me exactly what he wants." overlook us big time. That bothers me with the Lady Flames ended she has been Despite being projected as a first round because they need to respect us. working out five days a week to prepare draft pick by several analysts on "We are Liberty University and we fin herself for life in the WNBA. www.WNBA.com Feenstra is unsure ished the season ranked 21st in the "I have been in the weight room for an which team may draft her or how high nation, and we are that good. I think hour and a half to two hours on Monday, she may be drafted. going in to this camp and being a rookie I Wednesday and Friday. I also do condi "It is all kind of hear say right now," know what it is like to not be respected. I tioning on off days which are Tuesdays said Feenstra. "I have had a couple of am excited to go show everyone what I and Thursdays." scouts out looking at me. I cannot tell you can do. I have not gotten much publicity When her collegiate basketball career which specific scouts. I know that when over the years but I am excited to show started four years ago, Feenstra never we played at Kansas State there were people what I am made of and through MICHAEL TROXEL envisioned herself as a potential first about four scouts there. me they will see what Liberty is made of." HERE SHE COMES - Katie Feenstra impressed many scouts with her stellar round draft pick in the WNBA. "When we played at Ohio State there performance during the Women's NCAA tournament. Lacrosse: Season will continue Continued from page B1 ing, Jason Lombardozi and James Porter sustained injuries that would force them to Since that life-stopping day in March, the miss the rest of the season. Mike Dean, an Take team has had to move on. Westfall, although All-Conference attacker is also out because still a deep part of Liberty lacrosse, has of an unrelated surgery to his knee. There is decided to take some time off and enjoy time a hole that must be filled if this season is to with his family. There were thoughts of can make a run. "The team will be stronger in the a look at celing the rest of the season, but the team future," Dean said. "We have lost a lot of key decided to continue on. According to the new players. All of the guys who were injured stand-in coach, Tom Metallo, the team were starters and played important roles on would never give up. "They are committed to this team. It's amazing to see the way these finishing out the season and playing for the guys are filling in and making up for the people who can't play," Metallo said. That is a holes created by the injuries." Tennis common feeling among the rest of the team. With all of that said, there is still a chance MATT TRENT "Everything happens for a reason. We try to to make a strong run into the Southeastern NICE RETURN- The Liberty men's tennis team is 10-10 look for the positive in everything," fresh Lacrosse Conference tournament. The heading into the Big South Tennis Championships. man Corey Noseworthy said. Chad Gurney, Flames need to win two of the last three who was our best goalie, is injured, but he games of the season. They take on Clemson still remains positive. We have been inspired at home in Williams stadium at 8 p.m. They to play for the ones who can't." wrap up their regular season against The fact remains that the lacrosse team Winthrop also at home in Williams Stadium has lost a large amount of their talent. Peo at 8 p.m. on Saturday night. For more infor ple who lead the team, who were responsible mation, check out the men's lacrosse team at for the return of lacrosse to Liberty Univer www.geocities.com/libertylacrosse. sity, are injured. Chad Gurney, Ryan Learn Need more =^y&ct~ Uncle Bob's Storage has the solution! With three easy locations, storing your extra stuff has never been easier, or MATT TRENT cheaper. 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All of them constantly Katie Feenstra grew up in Grand Rapids, gave praise to God. They will be Mich. She was named the Western remembered for their genuine Michigan Player of the year and was heavi interest in the lives of many ly recruited by schools like Notre Dame young girls as they instructed the and Michigan State. "mini basketball camps" after - Each one of these girls were individually home games. Those are the special. They had the opportunity to play things that impact people. That for almost any other school, but all of them is why this team has been blessed chose Liberty. with success. They etched them • So what will happen to these girls once selves in the memories of their they graduate from Liberty? Where will fellow students. Their dedica they go from here? Some may go on to tion, hard work, and loyalty to pursue professional basketball careers and God will be remember by all. some will go on to graduate school. Some Thank you Katie, Rima, Daina, may start working and others will start Stephanie and Kristal. You have families. But what will their legacy be? done a great job of representing What will people say 10 years from now this Christian school in about this senior class? Lynchburg, Virginia to the sports The awards and trophies will be on dis world. play. Fans will remember the great tour nament run they had this season. But this Contact Jesse Houk at [email protected] MICHAEL TROXEL COUNT IT - Rima Margevicute was a key ingredient to the Flames success this year. Margevicute's injuries finally healed, paving the way for her to become the leader she was expected to be. MICHAEL TROXEL MICHAEL TROXEL BULLS-EYE - Krystal Tharp captured the hearts of Flames fanatics every SHUTDOWN 'D' - Diana Staugatiene wowed Flames fans for years and ignited the Furnace with explosive displays of athleticism and determination. where as she lit up the floor from 3-point land on a consistant basis. Student athletes: Success requires hard work, discipline Continued from page B1 have been given much," Tolsma said. "And I also think they have shown that they have been faithful and have realized that much is Sometimes, because athletes aren't always accessible to the required of them as well. So they have risen to the challenge, try average student, the students begin to think that all the athletes ing to do all they can do for the Lord by multiplying their gifts." do are their sports, but that is not the case. Tolsma wanted There are many who get the credit for those who were honored National Student-Athlete Day to be something that would help being where they are now. "My parents definitely set up a strong the average student to gain a new perspective. "I think it's real structure since I was a little child," David Bechtold said. "They important for the student body to recognize that athletes are stu wanted me to use the abilities that God has given me to use it for dents," Tolsma said. "Sometimes there is an impression that they his purpose. They taught me to do the best that I can in every are just here to play sports. It's a really good thing for the athlete thing I do." Bechtold talked about the importance of the under that excels on the field and in the classroom to be recognized for standing of professors. "I have to praise the professors," Bechtold what they do." said. "When I get behind the professors are great working with How does a student-athlete juggle their studies and still find us. They are very diligent in helping us. They do a great job." time to excel in their sport? It's a tough thing to find a balance National Student-Athlete Day recognizes student-athletes for between the two but many have found it. Coach Tolsma sees it all they do. It highlights the efforts of certain people and encour more as a responsibility that ages others to strive for that same success. It is a tradition that the athlete has to live up to. Liberty hopes to continue. Champion "The athletes that you saw Contact Jesse Houk [email protected] Classifieds honored here are those who Help Wanted EARN OVER $7» Continued from Page B6 they themselves are not sus get his credit cleared. ceptible to identity thief, it is Being a victim of identity In the last five years, iden easier than most people real theft is easier than people tity theft struck over 27 mil ize. think. To this day, Mayer lion people. Last year alone, One Florida doctor found doesn't know exactly how his 10 million people were vic out the hard way how easy it identity and good credit had tims. Credit card companies is to have your identity stolen. been taken from him. now, more than ever, adver Dr. Craig Mayer, a dentist in "I always thought I did an tise programs that keep better the Ft. Myers area, received a adequate job of protecting tabs on credit card activity. phone call one afternoon my information," he said. Credit card companies, from a lady from Bell South Since the occurrence, he such as Discover Card, offer Mobility in Miami. While has taken many more steps to several different programs to Mayer was not a customer of ensure that it doesn't happen keep customers' information Bell South, the call immedi again. and credit safe. But even with ately raised concerns in his "I shred everything now, I the increase in protection, a mind. The Bell South get rid of it, and I cut up all of customer's credit may never employee was running a rou my pre-approved credit be guaranteed. tine credit check on someone cards. I never give out my The several different pro who had come into the store information on the phone or ADAM BISHOP grams that Discover Card to purchase more cell phones email. I always request the sponsors are very helpful in under Mayer's identity. The information to be sent to me guard their identity. steal information is through have been stolen can spend the monitoring of a person's woman noticed a discrepancy to look over first," he said. According to True Credit, keystroke catchers. A small months or years trying to credit activity. With daily in his occupations. Mayer also is cautious credit card information used device attached to the cable clean up the mess thieves monitoring by the three top According to the informa when dining out. "I try no to at a gas station can be that connects the keyboard to have made, just like Mayer credit bureaus, Discover's tion that had been provided use my credit card when I hijacked by thieves. By mod the computer contains a did. Profile Protect 3D program is to her, she saw that the dine out, instead I pay with ifying the program, thieves memory chip that records Besides just their credit said to be one the best of imposing Mayer said he had cash." Identity theft is transfer the data and credit everything that is typed. record, the person's good credit card protection pro previously worked as a den frightening because of the card number that goes to the Devices like these can be name gets ruined as weflr grams. tist and was currently work advancements in technology bank and have it transferred bought online for $100. This Victims can be refused loans, "The identity theft recovery ing as a stock boy at a grocery that allow identity imposters to them as well. type of fraud is often exe education, housing, cars or unit helps those who have store. to steal unaware victims' "There isn't a way to detect cuted in public places where job opportunities because of had identity theft get through "She thought that it looked credit information in numer the data being stolen," Nicole computers are located. their identity theft. It can and start fresh," Lisa Jackson, fishy that someone who was a ous ways. Credit thieves no Lowe, a credit education spe While new technology take a lot of time before thfe; a Discover representative, professional would take on a longer need to dumpster-dive cialist, said on True Credit's plays a large part in identity identity theft is recognized.*; said. minimum wage job," Mayer in search of private informa Web site. theft, it is information in Though Mayer may never, The program also rates the said. "Luckily for me, she tion. Lowe recommends the databases that maybe readily know exactly how his credk: customer's credit and offers took the time to check and I True Credit, a unit of use of credit cards only in available to the wrong hands. was jeopardized, getting- tips to help their credit get was able to catch it early." credit-reporting bureau emergency. "With debit or Doctor's offices, college enough help to safeguard better. "The credit, analyzer Even though Mayer caught Trans Union, is committed to check cards, it takes a while admissions office, mortgage against the next possible htt; lets the customer know where it early on, damage had unveiling thieves' strategies for fraudulent purchases to or insurance companies, or is important. He is now1 they stand," Jackson said. "It already been done. Without- and techniques along with be credited back into your even a local video rental store monitored by three credit rates them on a scale of weak standing cell phone bills and offering as much protection checking account, while all contain personal informa bureaus, Equi-fax, Experian to excellent." charges of almost $3,000, it as possible to past victims credit-card companies will tion in their databases. Most and Trans Union, on a weekly While many people think took Mayer over two years to and those wanting to safe- remove any disputed charges of them require a social secu and quarterly schedule. from your account immedi rity, which is the key to initi "Even when I am going to, ately," she said on the site. ating someone else's identity. buy something and they run a; Skimming is another A corrupt employee may mis credit check on me, I receive: form of credit card theft com use the information. notification of activity on my Business: Prepping Leaders monly use in the States and "Try limiting companies' credit," Mayer said. "I have to abroad. It captures the credit access to sensitive data, such then give permission to allow Continued from Page B6 complete 35 hours of core students. card information by using a as a social security number," them to let me get approved," business with at least 15 A 300-level course, corpo small reader, similar to those Lowe says. "Many times they It is steps like these that hours of marketing courses, rate finance relays specific in grocery stores, and then have no need for a social people must be willing to Such tools include proper in addition to the general information, requiring stu saves that information for security number. Offering an take to ensure their identity grammatical structure and education requirements and dents to think deeply about future use. When paying alternative, such as the last isn't stolen. Taking the an appreciation of the impor the investigative study. Not the quantitative. Considered with a credit card at a restau few digits of a driver's license proper precautions and uti tance of the written word. In required to complete an the capstone course of the rant is a key time that this number should suffice." lizing companies that special addition to communications, internship, business students School of Business, corporate can happen. With some else's informa ize in protecting credit will other core classes include can take a number of courses policy focuses on time man "Use cash or walk over to tion, an imposter can open only help in safeguarding basic principles of account through Liberty's Distance agement, forcing students to the cash register to pay the bank accounts, rent apart against theft. It is a scary ing, business law and organi Learning Program. Intern budget their time in order to bill," Lowe suggests. "When ments, buy cars and in the world to live in knowing any zational ethics. All core ships are recommended how complete the required traveling abroad, use only meantime, run up a credit time someone uses their classes provide students with ever. assignments. one credit card." card to the maximum. credit card, they could be the a general introduction to the Students with a desire to "Corporate policy is a con An inexpensive way thieves People whose identities next victim of identity theft. basic principles of business. lead in the business world siderable time commitment," For the innovative and can choose from a mimber of said Carla Fazio, a senior ambitious, business market specializations, ranging from majoring in business market ing provides the potential for administration to the num ing. Fazio has spent countless Religion: Study prepares saints excellent income, with jobs ber-crunching world of hours this semester in the available in an extensive vari finances. As students computer lab, in an effort to Continued from Page B6 spend anywhere from 15 to 27 hours in classes ety of industries. progress through the busi pass this final course. In addition to their foundational and inves preparing them for their chosen career path. "Marketing is great ness program, courses Students graduating from tigative studies, all students pursing a B.S. in Many of the upper level classes (as well as because every company become more specialized, Liberty's School of Business, religion are required to take various upper internships required for pastoral studies, needs someone who will pro increasing time and effort regardless of their specializa level Bible and theology classes. Those with youth and cross cultural studies) are designed mote their products or requirements. tion, will enter the business specializations in biblical studies or women's to give the students hands-on experience in ideas," said Jeremy Leary, a "Corporate finance and world with a desire to lead. ministries have 21 hours of core classes, while ministry. Career options for students with a senior in Business Market strategic planning and busi "Additionally," said Bell, those pursuing cross-cultural studies, pastoral B.S. or B.A. in Religion include: pastor, chil ing. "I eventually plan to get ness policy are the two most "students must enter the ministries or youth ministries have 24 core dren's pastor, youth pastor, women's ministry involved with the creative feared of the business business world with an hours. director and missionary, to name a few. aspect of commercial ad cam courses," said Bell, explain unabashed commitment to Specializations are designed to help tailor a For more information, check out the 2005- paigns." ing how both courses entail moral and ethical excel student's education to the area of ministry he 2006 Undergraduate Catalog or stop by the Marketing students must demands meant to stretch lence." or she is most interested. The student will office in the religion hall. Lynchburg Ford Body Shop DINNER BROWNSTONE PROPERTIES, INC //rV 10°/cO off! rYtMUKIOlfkMUn Must show student I.D. | Phone (434) 385-5012, Ext. 101 FAX #(434) 316-5607 We Proudly Offer: 11 || QI %M*4 I receive discount I • Single Family Homes 4. X^rl ! 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More about Christian Faith, IWL # ^ 11 I fH}** 14t fc • n "There is a lesson to be learned from this," is the thought running through the mind of the man who just tested the temperature of the grill with his hand. The same thought jogs through the mind of the woman who just attempted to step onto a frozen pond only to realize the ice was .004 inches thick. The fact is most less-than- brilliant things people do have a lesson. The man above is now totally aware that grills get skin-torching hot. The woman above now JEREMY STEPHENS understands that frozen ponds are not an ice rink in By Joy Abbott familiar with the basic Bible and the many cases. LIFE! REPORTER ology classes required for gradua This intrigues me. I never tion, a large number have opted to claimed to be blessed with Near the entrance, straight across enter the School of Religion as a field Einstein's mind, so from DeMoss Hall and separated of study. inevitably I've learned my from "the rock" by only a parking lot, The school offers two different share of lessons. But is there the religion hall stands in the center programs for those interested in pur an exception to this crazy of activity at Liberty University. One suing a degree. The philosophy and idea of learning from mis of the first things you see when driv religion degree is a bachelor of arts takes? ing on campus, and one of the last with a specialization in either philos I play slow-pitch softball things you see when leaving, it is ophy or religion. Those interested in a during the summer. I know, hard to go through a day on campus bachelor of science can pursue a reli wow. I can hit a ball that is without passing by it. For students, gion degree and have their choice of only slightly smaller than a visitors and faculty alike it serves as a five specializations: biblical studies, beach ball and fired at me at constant reminder of the basic prin cross cultural studies, pastoral min an astonishing 15 miles-per- ciples on which Liberty University istries, youth ministries or women's hour. was founded. ministries. The worship major is not A couple of summers ago I However, more than just being a part of the School or Religion, but was playing in a tourna reminder, the B.R. Lakin Religion rather the College of Science and ment. Our first game was at Hall is headquarters for Liberty's Arts. 8 a.m. At approximately School of Religion. From BIBL105 to In Liberty University's 2005-2006 8:07 a.m., I stepped to the PATH 450, the school of religion Undergraduate Catalog, the school of plate and lined a ball into left oversees the biblical training of Lib religion defines their purpose, "The center. The bases are erty's students. mission of the School of Religion is to shorter than in baseball and "We want to help you become a produce Christ-centered leaders with I can run fairly well. I leader who will make a difference. the values, knowledge and skills decided to stretch it to a dou We want you to help change the required to fulfill the Great Commis ble. I rounded firstbase at world for Christ," Dr. Elmer Towns, sion." full speed. The left fielder dean of the School of Religion, said. made a decent play on the While all Liberty students are Please see RELIGION, Page B5 ball and threw it to second. Realizing it was going to be close I slid in feet first. Now, the problem doesn't mm, mm jm. start there. I beat the throw by a meager margin and Swm ,m ended up scoring on a single the Business Department by the next batter. The prob lem began shortly after 6:30 that morning. When my ft! ,* •*•* WWW alarm sounded, I was already packing up Gatorade By Emily Scheck Nestled in the far corner of Business, "as it is the most for the day. I'm a sucker for LIFE! REPORTER DeMoss' first floor, the School general and provides students a little competition and I try Now one of the three largest of business aims to "educate with considerable job flexibil not to hate losing. departments at Liberty Uni our business students with the ity." The sun sprayed the living versity, the School of Business values, knowledge and skills Bell, who graduated from room and the thermometer has come a long way over the they need in the development Pennsylvania State University on the carport already read past few years. of the whole person to enable with his B.A. and M.A. in Eng hotter than the grill the guy "If you had come in my them to impact their world," as lish, came to LU in 1996 as a touched. That made the office in 1996, there would be stated on its official Web page. professor of business commu choice of clothing easy. no computer on my desk," Offering specialization in nications. Shorts were a must. This is said Dr. Bruce Bell, his smil accounting, finance, market "Business Communications where the problem began. ing face illuminated by the ing and management, the provides students with tools On the field, I am com glowing screen before him. School of Business currently they will use each and every pletely oblivious to the risk "There was no email, so every consists of 925 students. day for the rest of their life," of injury. That's why instead thing was done over the phone "The most common special said Bell. of settling for a single, I or by walking around cam ization is management," said chanced it going for a double pus." Bell, dean of the School of Please see BUSINESS, Page B5 and did not hesitate. ADAM BISHOP The infield was covered with a mix of sand, dirt and skin-removing pebbles. We won that tournament at 9 that night. Two more times I slid on the same leg. I Trying to be sported the trophy around the next couple of days. I also sported an 8-by-3 inch wound that prevented me •lust like you from wearing long pants for a week. The lesson that I took away from this is as simple —_ as the ones described in the opening. It is not to remem IdentitBy Natalie Mayer y Fraud personal information, such as a name, social ber to wear pants next time. LIFE! REPORTER security number, credit card number or I did not mind picking peb another form of identifying information bles out of the tattered skin. without the person's consent. It can happen It simply reminded me of the It's a common fact of life. In business, the while paying for dinner with a credit card, excitement of the day. The workplace and within relationships, fraud is throwing away important information, pur lesson I took away from the an issue. With the increase of online busi chasing something from an online auction, experience is to not lose a ness activity, improvements in technology, by replying to an email or answering simple tournament that you con and careless disposal of credit information, questions on the phone from a posing credit tributed skin to. Does that the risk of fraud and identity theft is becom card company. make me an idiot? Probably. ing more common. Would I do it again if that is ADAM BISHOP Identity theft occurs when someone uses Please see PREPARE NOW, Page B5 what it took to win and not sweat to death? Absolutely.