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New dean switches, moves from law school SGA President Tim Ames-Leong says Leong hopes the HSOG can give stu that Akers wasted no time reaching out to dents more chances to travel and work T Melinda Zosh unfamiliar one. student leaders. internationally [email protected] The former Du'ector of Academic Sup- “He was very open and willing to talk Others hope that Akers, a Louisiana Shawn Akers is one of the newest faces port and adjunct professor at the Liberty about future projects at Liberty” Leong native, can reach out to other depart at the Helms School of Government law school moved into his new role of said. T can already tell by the first impres ments, giving students a chance to ex sion that it’s going to be a phenomenal (HSOG), but that doesn’t mean he’s an HSOG dean on July 1. pand their connections. year.” See DEAN on A3 A kers
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Students returning to Liberty Univer sity this semester are surrounded by new construction that occurred during their summer absence. The brick and mortar co lossus at Williams Stadium and the Tower Theater visible from the highway are the most noticeable campus updates. A myriad of finished P- ’ and ongoing proj ects can be seen at i d every turn. K e v in M a n g u io b | U n iv e r s it y A d v a n c e m e n t Roads have 'RESTORING HONOR': Beck's rally attracted thousands of attendees, including Liberty University students. been repainted to allow the transit service to pick f ’ Melinda Zosh [email protected] up and drop oif passengers while retaining smooth S ophomore Jason Heckman could have been traffic flow. The doing anything Saturday morning— reading, Hancock pairking TAKING working out, even hanging out with fi'iends, lot is wider and has b a c k but he decided to take a road trip. a new entrance off Heckman, a business major, traveled to Washington, of Stadium Road. D.C. to attend his first rally on the 42nd anniversary of New 40-foot Martin Luther King's T Have a Dream’ speech. buses will be servicing the County Green, He was one of thousands who participated in Fox News Forestbrook, Walden Pond apartments and commentator Glenn Beck’s ‘Restoring Honor’ rally at the Old Mill Townhomes. AMERICA Lincoln Memorial. While addressing students in the semes “I was (surprised) by the variety of people,” Heckman ter’s opening convocation, Chancellor Jerry said. “'There were children with their families, couples, col Falwell Jr. announced some of these chang Beck's'Restoring lege age students and old people.” es, stressing God’s generous provision. Freshman Kayla Weston said thousands lined the grass, “Most private colleges in Virginia are for some sitting and others standing during the three-hour tunate to build one new building every 10 Honor'rally challenges rally years,” he said. “We have been building one about every 10 months here at Liberty conventional thinking See B E C K on A3
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The Barefoot Professor Liberty Biology professor Dr. Daniel Howell's passion for feet surfaced about four years ago. After some re search, he became infatuated with the harmful effects of shoes on the human foot. From this sprung his new work, "The Barefoot Book." Howell recently returned from a 16-city book tour where he traveled through 21 states in three weeks. Next on his agenda is a book signing at the Liberty University Bookstore on Saturday, Sept. 4. Students, faculty and staff are welcome.
Gospel Community Church The vision of John Allen, former resident director at Liberty University was to start a discipleship ministry for those who had been affected by incarceration. Three years since its inception this ministry has transformed into a group of believers committed to reaching the inner-city area of Lynchburg with the gospel through Gospel Community Church. "The inner-city area of Lynchburg is a completely different environment and culture," Gospel Community O m a h A d a m s | L ih e r t y U n iv e r s it y CONSTRUCTIONcoHftna//r(WiAi Church deacon Josh Murray said. "We want to really One major a(.klitioii Kilwoll higlili^ited is reach the people of downtown Lynchburg that haven't tiie new disc golf'course near the intramural been reached yet." Helds on Eist C.impus. 'Fhe 30-acre course Gospel Community Church meets Sundays at 11 a.m. will be used by the new intr.imural sport at 400 Court Street. teanis scheduled to start Sept. 9. With begin ner and advmced tee Ixixes, the 63-par course Honor society raises money is acce.ssible to newcomers and ox}ierts alike. foi Jubilee Center With the completion ot the Tower 'Hieatcr, The Jubilee Family Development Center relied on the chancellor reported tliat the Spirit of die grants and corporate donors for much of their funding, Mount^iin Marching Kand will be practicing according to Tance Laughon, Jubilee's Director of Public in tlie old theater, while dieir tbmier practice Relations and Special Events. When the recession room will be used ;is a classroom for tlie mu began, money sources were scarce. sic dcpailment. The Bmckner Le.iming Cen Business professor at Liberty and the treasurer of the ter found a new home in ncMoss H.Jl 3tXK). Sigma Beta Delta Honors Society (SBD) Scott Hicks had Chancellor Rilwell specifically thtinked tlie O m a h A d a m s | Lmi-nTY U n iv e r s iiy EXPANDING: (Top)The Luurtsema Center will facilitate the soccer and track extra funds. st.ifT members who directed .ill the newcon- and field programs, made possible by a gift from Bill and Wanda Luurtsema. stniction .iround c.impiLs. When he heard of the outreach and impact Jubilee (Middle and Bottom) The new 63-par disk golf course is located on East "We owe a special tli.uiks to Scott had on the community, Hicks presented the idea to campus and includes beginner and advanced tee boxes. SBD's residential and online students. Stames, Charles Spence, Al.ui Askew More than 100 members heartily agreed to the plan and I.ee Beaumont," Falwell said, “ft was and also donated their own money to Jubilee. cjuite a feat to complete all these proj "Most private colleges in Virginia are fortu Robert Mateer, Liberty's Department Chair of Finance ects diat were under way in time for and Economics and creator of the Champion Economic the liJl semester.” nate to build one new building every 10 years. Business Association (CEBA), matched the $4,000 SBD Sevei'al .sports te.uns .uv getting new facili We have been building one about every 10 raised, according to Mateer. ties .IS well. The newly completed L.uiu-stema When the funds were received. Jubilee matched the Center, located .U Osbome St.idium, is tlie months here at Liberty because of the way God operations building for tlie soccer .ind track contribution to raise a grand total of $16,000, according has blessed this university" to Hicks. and field programs. 'Die center holds a train ing fiicilit)', locker woms .ind a launtiry room. Jerry Falwell Jr., Liberty University Chancellor Light Ministries Missions The Lilierty Universit)’ Crew 'I'eam is getting a new 1,51W si-iu.ire-fbot Ixiat- Meeting house and crew building on hy L..ike low the team to hold summer c.imps where to h.ive a baidioiuse .uid crew building out Light Ministries hosted its missions meeting Monday, .ilong die dock, .vs well .is a new boat. new students c.m come in, .ind te.un meni- diere .it tlie start of our second fiill scuson ol Aug. 30 in the Schilling Center. Many trip opportunities 'File boadiouse will provide room to clean, bei's c.in help run the c.imps. H.indy stressed opeaition — it’s a huge blessing.’’ were presented to the students for the upcoming year. repair and house the boats .ind store equip his di.inks for the univen>ity's support for the Tlie dep.u1nient is just w.iiting on a per Any students interested in applying for a mission trip ment. fledgling te.ini. mit fixim the county for construdion to should visit luglobal.com or e-mail Light Ministries at “Ultimately, tliis will re.illy help "As a club .sports dep.irtment, we bc'gin. The whole job fiuni ground breaking light(3)liberty.edu. Trips for 2010-2011 include: India, with recaiitment .uid retention of .itliletes,” .ippreci.ite die support we’ve Iven able to get to completion is scheduled to take place tliis East Asia, Bosnia, West Asia, Pacific Rim, Haiti, Czech L')irector of Club Sports Kirk H.indy s»iid. “It’s fiuni tlie chiincellor and tlie university, spe- semester. Republic, Brazil, Slovenia, France/North Africa, Ethiopia, re.illy going to help us build our progr.uii.” cific.illy reg.uding die crew te.im .ind moving Odier campas upgrades include general, * ADAMS IS A STAFF WRITER FOR THE Middle East, Asia Minor and Southeast Asia. Handy reportc\i that the boadiouse will .il- dieir progr.im forward," H.uidy s.iid. "For as LIBERTY CHAMPION.
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CONTENT VISUAL CONTENT ADMINISTRATION Cat Hewett Chris Mabes Deborah Huff NfW!. 11)1 roR PHC-Ioe,RAPHY EDITOR ^A^■.ULrY ADVISOR Taylor Overhultz Eli Overbey Ben Lesley .1 NFWSfDIIOl' Ph> )I^.)ukAPH£R ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Abby Armbruster Chris Scott Amanda Sullivan OPINION roinm WfBDEOiC.NER GRADUATE ASSISTANT Ethan Massey Alex Kelsey Dominique McKay .•flNiONtDMWH CiRAPf LETTER TO THE The Champion encourages community EDITOR members to submit letters to the editor on any subject. Letters should not exceed 400 words and must be typed and signed. The deadline Is Send letters to: 5 p.m. Friday. Letters and columns that appear are the opinion of the author solely, not the Liberty Champion Champion editorial board or Liberty University. Liberty University, Box 2000, All material submitted becomes property of Lynctiburg, VA 24502 the Champion, The Champion reserves the or drop off In DeMoss H all 1015. right to accept, reject or edit any letter received E t m a n M a s s k y I L i i i e m t U n v e ii s h y — according to the Champion stylebook, taste TOWING: With school back in full-swing, many students have recently discovered and the Liberty University mission statement. that the Liberty University Police Department was serious when it said it would start towing those parked illegally. For information on where to park, visit the LUPD page on Liberty University's website. A ugust 3 1 , 2 0 1 0 NEWS A 3 / L iberty C hampion IHe » A SERIES LOOKING AT STUDENTS FIGHTING TO PROTECT AMERICA’S FREEDOM Students go from Service to Studies Cat Hewett : a h ew [email protected] Freedom is not free. America has engaged in many wars throughout its short history to pro tect the freedoms the foimding fathers fought for and to take those freedoms around the globe. On Sept. 11, 2001, America entered a new war as the outrage of a terrorist ittack fueled Americas fervor. In the Global War on Terror, American soldiers have been sent to Afghanistan and Iraq, liberating both countries from oppres sive governments. The Lynchburg-based 1st Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 116th Brigade Combat Team (1-116th) began a tour of duty in Iraq on March 15, 2010. The 1-116th contains more than 40 Liberty students and alumni. The soldiers have to adjust to many differences when they are shipped out. Specialist (SPC) Mitch Roberson said the first thing that caught his attention P i lo r o P k o v id k d I N a i io n .m , G i a k d when he got off the plane in Iraq was EXPANDING— (Above) Nine Liberty students show their Liberty pride while serving with the National Guard 1-116th battalion the weather. in Iraq. (Below) The 1-116th's End of Mission and Colors Casing ceremony at Base Adder on Aug. 10. “(It) kind of felt like a blow dryer hanging out during their downtime in hit us in the face,” Roberson, a Sports Iraq. About 85 the soldiers from the Management major, said. “It took us a 1-116th participated in their own Iraq couple of weeks to get used to that.” version of Lynchburg’s annual Virginia While in Iraq, the 1-116th was sta Ten Miler on July 25. Many of these tioned at Camp Adder in Southern Iraq Liberty students plan to run the race this and ran convoy missions, transporting year on Sept. 25, wearing their custom food, equipment, fuel and weapons to Iraq shirts. other base camps around the country. SPC Ryan Sweatt, an International Their missions could travel as far as Relations Strategic Intelligence major, 350 miles and take as long as 15 hours and a few men from his platoon began room that we had, which is a pretty cool battalion arrived home Aug. 25. Most one way depending on break downs or meeting nightly to pray for the men in thing to see when you are overseas in the of the Liberty students in the platoon attacks by the enemy that slow the prog the 1-116th. middle of Iraq.” started hitting the books immediately. ress o f the three mile convoys. “That eventually grew,” Sweatt said. ITie 1-116th was not scheduled to “Tlie 1-116th Convoy Escort Teams “(Eventually), about a once or twice a come back to the United States until would supply the armed escorts for week, we would get together and we December, but as a part of the responsi ♦ HEW ETT is t h e NEWS EDITOR OF THE those missions,” First Lieutenant Patrick LIBERTY CHAMPION. would do a little bit of acoustic praise ble drawdown of U.S. forces in Iraq, the Wilson of the 1-116th’s Public Affairs and worship, a little bit of Bible reading. office said. Pretty soon we were packing out the The soldiers enjoyed working and THE ABSOLUTE LOW PRICE ON BRAND NAME APPAREL. ATHLETICS AND FOOTWEAR going o n NOW! Baiic BfandwJ Jmhs »9 ®® - fisMoo Rrandwl leans * 1 4 " "* 1 6 KOVlDKOl NATIONAL CiUAK!) PIECE OF HOME— Members of the 1 -116th participate in their own Virginia Ten Miler Athlvtic Show *16®® - while in Iraq on July 25. 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Although a some times controversial issue among students, the uni versity's towing policy has been a welcome relief from the innovative parking techniques of some ^I r• I “Traveling.” drivers. One student sharing this perspective is Kayla Tabor, a l.iberty freshman. Isabel Bodrog, "it’s a hassle for other people (when cars are Frcshiii.in parked illegally), so just park where you’re sup posed to park," Tabor said. Whether offenders park in police roadblock fashion or simply pull up by a curb, they are risk ing the safety and convenience of the campus for a slightly shorter walking distance. Getting the extra 15 minutes of beauty sleep in the morning may do JvVtn'i T rtoosvir r’Mc CM O S S wonders for some, but it is not worth half a weekly WAS, o v ^ 5 paycheck. J o h n G o s s i.kp The Liberty University Police Department (LUPD) officially began enforcing its towing pol Bee Line Transport, inc. has also waved all stor end of the spring semester if possible. Although icy Aug. 26, and things arc already in full swing for age fees for Liberty students as well as charging a stopping by the LUPD office may be slightly out of Bee Line Tran.sport, inc. Although students tend to reduced rate from the $ 125 fine that faces students the way for some, it beats waiting a few hours for “ Sleeping in.” demonize the towing company, owner Kevin Jones at CVCC, according to Jones. one measly sticker. insists that they arc not the bad guys people make Another touchy issue among students is the While parking has long been an issue that has Jon Owens, them out to be. pick-up location for Liberty’s parking decals. When plagued Liberty’s campus, the lack of spaces in a lot Senior 'A lot of times (students) are in a faculty lot and asked about the long lines, sophomore Andrew does not give students the right to park anywhere don’t have a sticker for it or they’re in a handicap Rose said that the wait was not a big deal. they want. space or they’re not even in a parking spot at all,” “If you go early enough it’s really not a problem, "Tliere’s nowhere we can’t get to,” Jones said. Jones said. "A lot of people don’t understand. ... but if you’re not available then obviously you have Tlie bottom line is if there is not a spot in one stu We do tire changes, jumpstarts, lockouts and we to wait in line just like at the DMY so it’s really no dent lot, then park in another. For those that refiise work accidents. Wc do more of that on the campus surprise," Rose said. to comply beware or is that ‘‘Bee” ware. and in the surrounding areas than we do actually Other students such as junior Mar)' Huff recom " y i impounding cars ' mend getting a decal during the summer or at the Contact Ethan Massey at ABSENCE MINDED: “ Free time.” New attendance policy forces students, teachers to re-evaluate F.ric Ross, Frcsliman Tyler l-’lvnn absence as well as the new minimum number of unex mine their own rules. If students, under this policy, OPINION REPORTER cused absences. still choose to not be present in class, lose out on our The Liberty University administration “I like (the new rules) because a few professors didn't financial aid and flunk school as a result, that is their recently implemented a controversial campus- allow any or only one absence so three is more lenient," prerogative and a greater life lesson than forcing wide policy for the Fall 2010 semester concern junior Jordan McGuire said. consistent class attendance. ing class attendance, which was formerly up to Several teachers also stated their appreciation. This is the standard upheld by several schools in the discretion of professors. The new universal 'Tm encouraged that the LU administration has the Lynchburg area. Central Virginia Community standard sets a limit for excused and unexcuscd seen the need to implement a university-wide atten College (CVCC) maintains that “Students may absences. The guidelines define what consti dance policy that will better motivate students to come miss up to 10 percent of the scheduled classes in a tutes an excused absence and .illow students to class” Head of the Flonors Program D r Jim Nutter course without penalty. It is the responsibility of the to make up assignments missed during class said. student to,find out what assignments were missed time. Procedures regarding the latter have also However, some members of the student body have and ask the instructor how to make them up.” changed, limiting the number of permitted voiced their displeasure at the unexpected change, Randolph College follows the old Liberty policy skips, corresponding to the number of times observing the very small window of skips, of permitting professors to make their own atten “ Not having to a class meets a week; for example, a Monday/ 'As a senior, I think it's ridiculous. I’m putting myself dance principles. read so much in Wednesday/Friday class allows three unex through school, and I’m not worried about tailing, but These institutions place the ball in the students' textbooks.” cused absences, a T iiesday/Thursday class two the new policy ties up the students even more,” Lauren court — tliey themselves are responsible to be pro absences. Any additional absence beyond the Edwards said. active about their studies, a position more consis Hannah Morrett, permitted number results in harsh penalties, Despite its overall benefits, the new policy may cause tent with the ideas espoused by Liberty — crafting junior beginning with a five percent grade reduction. more harm than good. College is a time for develop dependable, self-reliant students. The admini.stration said its intent with the ment, paving the road to adul ihood. One of the main Ultimately, the attendance policy will be difficult initiative is to place a higher emphasis on aca facets of maturing is personal accountability. Students to enforce and may have a negative effect on stu QUESTIONS? demics. ‘Regular and punctual attendance in are fliced with decisions every day related to their dents. The university has promised it will review E-mail luchampion@ class is the greatest contributor to earning good responsibilities that afTect their future. Making choices the regulations near the end of this semester. Until grades," Larry Shacklcton of the Registrar’s and sufl'ering the consequences, whether positive or that time, however, in some cases, Liberty students liberty.edu with your OfFice said. “The purpose of the new policy negative, aflbrds them knowledge and allows them to will have to be very frugal with their off-campus questions. Check next is to bring consistency to both professors and grow. activities such as volunteering or after-school jobs. week's edition to see students.” Embodying the concept “Experience is the best Reaction to the revision has been mixed. teacher,” the most efllcient way Liberty could ben-^ Contact Tyler Flynn at ifyou're question is Some students expressed support for the efit students is setting a minimum number of excused tflynn(®libertyedu. featured. change, noting the specifics regarding excused absences, but still permitting the professors to deter dirt, realizing that the fence wasn’t as little as I thought. a career in journalism, and 1 have found a few fences to Joining the cross country team fixed that problem jump along the way Running on a dirt path takes less coordination thiin W h e n 1 was that kid riding m y bike dow n the road, I jimiping hurdles! never knew that I would one day interview CBS veteran But in other ways, 1 was anything but normal. No, Bob Schieffer, Republican National C hairm an Michael it wasn’t just my thick glasses that covered half of my Steele or even 16-year-old Booboo Stewart (if you’re a face, which, by the way, m ade my tiny brown eyes look fan of Eclipse, you can understand my excitement). unusually large. It’s all because I finally m ade that decision and 1 keep pictures of that face hidden in a secret drawer followed my dream. That’s when the opportunities far away from Lynchburg, so ifyou're searching for started com ing my way. blackmail on Facebook right now, good lucjc. It’s your turn to dream big now. W h en 1 was a kid growing up iij rural Pennsylvania, But seriously, it was m ore than those glasses that I’m looking forward to serving you as the Editor in 1 played and acted like most norni.il kids. ’^Ihen again, 1 made m e unique. As an only child, I had way too m any Chief of the Liberty Champion and seeing what fences guess it depends on your definition of normal. imaginary friends. Not to mention I read way too many I may have to jump. Feel ti-ee to drop m e a note anytime 1 rode niy bike and skinned my knees one too many books to these newly found creatures. about the challenges you face. times, llien there was the time that 1 set my bike down. 1 By this point you probably think 1 was (or am) the saw a metal link fence, and 1 decided that if runners can craziest person on this campus, but hold on, m y friend, M is u k d a s li )ump hurdles, 1 could definitely jum p a little fence. don’t make that judgm ent just yet. 1 knew 1 was wrong when 1 woke up face dow n in the Finally, in college, 1 traveled dow n the path toward A ugust 31, 2 0 1 0 OPINION A 5 / L iberty C hampion Technology trumps use of textbooks AbbyArmbruster "For students entering college this fall, Though rising numbers OPINION EDITOR e-mail is too slow, phones have never had appear positive, perhaps This semester, Liberty University re cords and the computers they played with as high school students will vealed a nesv option For textbooks: the e- kids are now in museums," Dinesh Ramde one day find themselves Book. Instead of buying traditional, heavy of the Associate Press said, in a Washington reading the “modern clas books, students can purchase electronic Post article about the mindset list. sic" “Harry Potter and the versions of their textbook - with the same Thousands of e-Books exist, according to ' Sorcerer’s Stone" instead of expensive price tag, unfortunately - for stu the Huffington Post, and although e-Books embarking on the angsty dents to upload on their computer or with are the greener option, traditional textbooks 1951 tale in "'fhe Catch the use of their Amazon Kindle or Barnes should not become obsolete just because of er in the Rye." and Noble Nook. other alternatives. Seeing future genera With the new textbook option, the class Most professors do not allow laptops in tions shift toward tech of 2014 may no longer need physical text the classroom due to temptation of surf nology-based reading books. ing the Internet during lectures. Instead of materials, libraries and The new trend that offers the ability to laptops, students could use their Kindle or book stores may find them choose between book types seems like a Nook, yet those gadgets have not become selves closing their doors. In great alternative since it is a greener option, commonplace like the cell phone. If e- such cases, how will the world get but in actuality may lead to the demise of Books are the only option available, profes its fix o( the “library book smell?" printed books for future generations. If sors cannot make use of the technology by As much as using a greener route that is the case, what will happen to printed pointing out certain information in the text is welcome, the tradition of weighty, books and libraries in the future? book, as most students would not be able to expensive textbooks cannot be re Technology is overruling most time-test view it simultaneously placed by digital, impersonal ed fool-proof materials, such as textbooks. If textbooks become simple PDF files, copies. Tlie new technological advances force us there will be no drive for book companies Borrowing from the ers to get rid of the old, even though the old to print books ever again. library meant that all materials were just as easy to use. Technol With high school students already reject notes and highlighting ogy is supposed to make things easier, but ing such modern technology such as e-mail, from whoever used the highlighting specific phrases in textbooks is it is hard to see students still reading hard book before were present, impossible on the iPad or Kindle, copies ofbooks that all high school students which adds character to Beloit College distributes a “mindset list” were required to read just a decade ago, such the book like nothing the every year, sharing different pop culture ref as “To Kill A Mockingbird” by Harper Lee author could ever imag erences that only the class of 2014 under and “Crime and Punishment” by Fyodor ine. Current generations stands. For example, the class of 2014 does Dostevesky love new and shiny mate not know the history of the Rodney King Certainly libraries and used book stores rial things, yet new e-Book versions cannot IJ tcxtbooh becouic simple P D F files, riots, seeing as they weren’t alive during the will carry copies of the classics, but even replicate the same results as the older used event. Beloit’s list already shows that cur tually their well-worn bindings will bite textbooks. there w ill he no drive for book com rent high school students dismiss the use of the dust. In 2009, book sales rose by 2.3 e-mail, which was the go-to Liternet tool for percent in children’s titles and young adult Contact Abby Armbruster at panies to print books ever again. the past 15 years. titles, according to Entertainment Weekly. aarmbruster(®liberty.edu. REGISTER TODAY! LIBERTY UNIVERSITY’ Fill out this form & drop it by the Curriculum Library or call (434) 592-3357 to register by phone. 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The Hftli IXstnCt race nu)’ not have tlie sizzle Age: 35 radicr dian saving,” PeneJlo wamcxL Clark also agrees die countiy is of} Offering comfort not make your problems his problems,” for Daryl Pitts devoted mer student Justin Woyak .said. “He would life to comforting present you with alternatives to your issues and ask you questions to make you think others about what the best decision would be.’ Pitts was also a professor of psychology at Taylor 0\'crhultz TOVERHULTZglLIBERTy EDU Liberty, teaching upper level courses includ ing overview ot substance abuse and addic "The Father of compassion and the Cod of tions and the recovery pax'css. all comfort, who comforts “(Dr. Pitts) changed my life in the very us in all our troubles, so short time that I knew him,” Woyak said. "He that we can comfort those did more awesome things for God during the in any trouble widi the ^ "** ...... ^ovii>F.n last few years of his life than most people are comfort we ourselves have ^ ^ ^ FAMILY BONDING- Jones and Niko were spending time with family in Illinois willing to allow God to use them in their en received from God,” II Cor- before their fatal accident. tire lives, and because of that 1 will always be inthians 1:3-4. reminded ofhow mighty God is. D r Daryl Pitts devoted PITTS Pitts was diagnosed with Lou Gehrigs dis his life to this verse, comforting those who 'Sparkle for Jesus' ease in April 2tX)9. He continued his ministr)' were facing personal battles. On August 5, and teaching through the progression of his motto, “ He wlio does the most work does the 2010, D r l')aiyl Pitts lost his 18-nionth battle Jill and Niko touched illness. most learning!” with U>u Gehrig's disease. “It is (C’lod) that finds value in us, and it is lives at LU,TRBC, Acconding to the School of Education, in less htts spent most of his time to Freedom (God) that filled a dying man with so much than a niontli of the creation of the ‘Remem Ministnes, a ministr)- that is a “safe place for and LCA life," Woyak said. bering Dr Jill Jones’ Facebook pge, more than people w th hurts, habits and hang ups to be Pitts is sur\'ived by his wife Connie Pitts 1,000 students and fiiends joined, a testament re.stored," according to the 'lliomas Road l^ap- Taylor Overhultz and two son.s, Reagan Pitts and Morgan Pitts. T0VERHULT7@LIBERTY EDU to the impact she had on the lives of her stu tist website. For more infoniiation on Freedom Min dents. “Daryl had such a heart for wounded peo “Sparkle for Jesus.’ istries, call 434-529-4234, or visit frecdoni- Jones also completed a number of schol ple," Freedom Ministries facilitator Cindy Dr. Jill Anne Jones not only encouraged groups.trbc.org. arly publications. Her last published work, "The I’hillips said. "He alwa)'s .said that Ciod never students with these woixls, but demonstrated IVincess Joumal’, was fittingly her crowning wasted a wound ” them in her own life. Jones and her son, Niclio- woilc, according to tlie School ofEducatioa “He W.IS never the t)'pe to just sit there and las “Niko'Jonc's, were killed in an automobile ♦ OVERHULTZ IS THE ASST NEWS EDITOR OF THE “Even thougji she was accomplishing great let )'ou struggle on your own, but he would LIBERTY CHAMPION accident while returning home from a trip to things for God at every turn, she always wanted lllinoisAug.8,2010, to make sure she vras completing God’s will,’ “The Holy Spirit and His love emanated Holtzhouse said. “She would often reflect on fiom her,” said student .ind friend Melissa her work .ind make sure she was meeting the Holtzliouse. “She had a beautiful glow." needs of students.’ Jones bc'gan teaching in the education de Jones is survived by her husband Ray Jones, partment in 2007. Light Medical , «/r. and son Raymond Jones of Lynchbui^. “I will never forget her passion or love for The Scliool of Education has created the D r teaching or her students. I am a better per Jones Memorial Fund in honor oflier memory Experienced Physmns, Quaht)f Care, Christian Values son and teacher for knowing her and our loss The fund will go towards the creation ofthe Dr. will be heaven's gain,’ fbmier student Jamie Jill Jones IXxtoral Conference Room. Hughes Law pxisted on the “Remembering Dr. Jill Jones’ Facebook page “lx;ts not forget her * OVERHULTZ IS THE ASST. NEWS EDITOR OF THE LIBERTY CHAMPION. ■1581 WEENIE STAND NO. I "World’s Best" sinee 1970 mw/. !igh tmedical.com New Hours From Wards Rd: Mon.-Tfiurs7AM-9PM Continue to Fort. LU Students, Faculty, & Staff Welcome! *Open Late Fri.& Sat. until 2AM Turn Left on Memorial, ^Closed Sundays i Turn Left on M a n y Ave. lU S*jC-erte Iri.e' CiTC Ich Mejca Fany Praclce Restaurant is on the Right. 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AUBKY C d NNI GuiuSI PlUmXiUAIMIHH BECKcontimicdfivniAI Kayla Weston’s sister, Erica, also took part in “Ir makes you want to take a stand and be ac man said. "There are the two sides of it.., and the rally, which was allowed to have 300,000 tive," Erica Weston said. “It makes me want to you need to know' both sides of an issue.’ Many of them waved flags and wore t-shirts, participants. She was greeted by people sit be a part of it and do something, even though Erica Weston wants to live and work over with messages of restoring faith and honor ting on picnic blankets and others who were I'm just one person at a nilly." seas some day, and she wants to stand out from back to America. “camping out’ at her first trip to D.C. Heckman decided to take a stand after the crowd. Hearing and seeing Beck and former Vice “People in our nation care about ethics he realized that he’s “ignorant” about “It’s easy to be complacent, and there are a Presidential nominee Sarah Palin was difficult, and morality and faith and are willing to take current issues. lot of people who don’t know what they be but Kayla Weston says she heard one message a whole Saturday and camp out for the day,” “It made me want to research more instead lieve,” Erica Weston said. 'It's good knowing loud and clearly when Beck handed out the Erica Weston said. “It’s something they want of going with the flow," Heckman said. how to articulate that and being willing to faith, hope and charity awards. to teach their kids.’ Protestors marched in D.C. after Beck's stand up for (values)." "It was cool to hear them talk about faith in Beck emphasized recognizing ordinary ci specch, according to Heckman. front of so many people,” Kayla Weston said. vilians who stand up for faith and honor, ac “They were bashing Beck about going out “The rally was very open about Christ.” cording to Erica Weston. on Martin Luther King’s anniversary," Heck ♦ ZOSH IS THE EDrrO R IN CHIEF Of THE LIBERTY CHAMPION DEAN amtimi \nm AI Ackers said. “(Dean Akers) has a good background and a Ackers hopes his students will one day go FROM THE strong focus on academics,’ SG Als Spiritual Life on to run in city council elections, the U.5i Sen Chairman Thomas Turner said.’I hope that the ate and eventually seek a position in the White (HSOG) isn’t isolated." HoiLse. CHANCELLOR Ackers says that Liberty’s government de “Not a single one of them is here by accident," Jerry Falwell Jr. talks about partment is set apart because of its emphasis on Ackers said. "It's a great honor to be part of moral foundation. bringing them toward what god’s creating them liberty University's role in Glenn Beck's'Restoring Honor' “We approach it from that firm foundation to be.” that all authority flows from the hand of God," ♦ ZOSH IS THE EDITOR IN CHIEF OF THE Rally on Saturday LIBERTY CHAMPION ^lllsTah up my spine when the Sounds to turn back to Jesus Christ. Palin, Beck, of Liberty took the stage to open the event Richard Lee and I also spoke at a breakfast attended by probably 500,000 people or for 500 leaders of the event early Saturday more. The Sounds also ended the event morning and about 300 students from LU with 'Amazing Grace/ and 'When I Think rode buses to DC to attend the rally. About the Lord.' They made all of us proud. I was proud that LU was so well repre The event brought together Tea Party sented at this important rally. Media out activists, conservative Christians and lets reported after the rally that this new the African American community like coalition of Christians and other groups never before. who want to see Americans turn back to Dr. Alveda King, niece of God and the nation to its founding prin Martin Luther King, Jr. and mother of two ciples can be traced back to a single event- Liberty University Law School students, -Glenn Beck's commencement address at spoke along with Sarah Palin, Glenn Beck Liberty University in May of 2010. and many others. 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'I'ho lighting booth will also When asked what play l.iberty The be used as a classroom for lighting and ater Pirector l.inda Neil (.AXiper always design. wanted ti> perform, hut could ni't in the rlie 'Ibwer 'I’heater will officially l.lyod Auditoriuin, she did not hesitate open at a grand opening celebration on aluHit her answer, Sept. 24, the opening night of Hairspray “The l’hanton\ oF the Opera," Coo “it is going to be big and loud," Coty per said. per said. "A big celebration." i'he show is set be the theater depart The celebration will include a red car ment’s last show ot the season. pet lor patrons to walk down, a ribbon- ' It will transform our actors and our cutting presentation and a reception technicians becau.se it is now the profes before the performance. sional si/e that they are training; lor to go 'I'ickets for the Grand Opening and . into when they graduate," Cooper said. theater season can be purchased at the "So It will transform them and take them Vines Center ticket office or by calling up a notch as actors and technicians.” (434) 5 8 2 -S K A r (7328). Eli OvtmiiiYl Lmut iY U nvehsity DRAMATIC TRANSFORMATION— The new Tower Theater will be open for business at a Grand The theater department ho.sted an Opening celebration Sept. 24, the opening night of the musical Hairspray. open house, allowing students, lac- ♦ HEWETT IS THE NEWS EDITOR OF THE ulty and staff to tour the now theater, LIBERTY CHAMPION. Aug. 25. Carson fills new role as senior pastor Amanda Thomason "ilwayne’s first charge is to min Assistants, Spiritual Life Directors ATHOMASON®LIBERTY.EDU. ister to the students who regularly and Prayer Leaders. His time spent "It is a huge respoiisihility — the cqiiimlent of a nicga- just as students wear in their attend campus church but he and serving as a detective with the Los tavonte new sneakers, new shoes his staff have also been charged clnitxh — blit Dwayne’s years of experience at Liberty and his Angeles I’olice Department also are formed at l.iberty among the gives him that extra edge for the with the responsibility of provid ikep understanding of the Liberty University culture made him leadership. I'he ing pastoral care, counseling and job. same familiar discipleship to the entire university the logicalJirst choiceJor this critically im portant role." “1 really enjoy our new leader. He taces are walk community, including all dorm stu looks like Arnold Schwarzenegger jarv Rilwi'll Jr., Chatkdlor ing around dents, commuters, online students, but has the heart of Mother Teresa. the campus, faculty and staff It is a huge respon He is very compassionate and is a but the titles sibility the equivaliint of a me great addition to the OSL family," that belong to ga-church but Pwayne’s years good works,” Carson said. “I trust ger about Christ." second year Resident Assistant Liz these faces have of e.xperience at l.iberty and his that through this office we can Even though Carson is stepping Campbell said. CARSON changed. deep understanding of the Liberty show love and give encouragement out of one leadership role into an Even though Carson said he 1’ a s t o r University culture made him the to all who are part of this commu other, the student leaders on cam will miss the daily interaction with Hwayne t.'arson, former vice logical first choice for this critically nity." pus have strong hands to continue these students, he is happy to see president of Student l eadership, important role," Chancellor Jerry Great responsibility comes with guiding them. the transition under the leadership stepped into new shoes this sum l-'alwelljr. said. such a position, but Carson was Dr. '['odd Campo is leaving his of Campo. As the student leaders mer as senior campus pastor. Al With such a responsibility, a sol chosen tor the job tor his proven role as Superintendent at Liberty arrived early in August for their though Ciarson will no longer be id spiritual development plan for ability to lead and pastor others. Christian Academy (LCA) to serve orientation, they had the opportu the head of student leadership, he the campus is a primary goal. As "When you think about over as the new vice president of Stu nity to hear from both Carson and will remain serving in his role as suring that every student, whether 50,000 students being trained to be dent Leadership. Campo as they kicked off the new vice pre,>ident of Spiritual 1 develop online, commuter or on campus, is Champions for Christ you cannot Previously, Campo has worked school year. ment, to which he ^vas promoted in prayed for daily is an essential goal, help but be e.xcited," Carson said. with the Dean of Men's Office for "i want to help fulfill Dr. Falwell's November 2l)D8. according to C!arson. “However, if we are not intentional Liberty and most recently as Su original vision - not just expand Ministering to over 5t),l)0(' l.ib "My hope is, through this ofVice, about training and developing stu perintendent of Liberty Christian. the university, but train up students erty students, faculty and staff L'ar we can practice Hebrews lt.):24 dents spiritually we may quickly Campo is well equipped to lead to grow in the maturity of the Lord son will begin herding a new flock and truly stir up the entire l.iberty become a school that is training over 1,500 student leaders consist and have a maximum impact for champions but our focus is no lon ing of Resident Directors, Resident ♦ THOMASON IS THE SPECIAL PROJECTS this school vear. University community to love and EDITOR o r THE LIBERTY CHAMPION 1 1 Alumni to watch on the NFL gridiron B4 LCA Victors in *e Historic '- ’'H ^ Match-ups Peter Sawyer [email protected] i s # Liberty Christian Academy’s offen sive tackle Grant Jones described the Aug. 20 game w th the Amherst Lanc ers as, "two top teams going against each u « i|S;p«r^ -j ■; :vV,..--, -* - . other every play — a battle to the end.” As the final whistle blew, the LCA r : f / ' . Bulldogs were the victors 13-11. For the Bulldogs, this meant more than another win. ‘Amherst is the football team in cen tral Virginia,” former Bulldogs linebacker Mike Godsoe said,” for LCA to go in there and win — that makes a state ment.” The Bulldogs have a tough schedule this season, starting off with two away games, the first at Amherst and the sec C h r is M a b e s WORK IN PROGRESS: Construction continues on Phase 1 of the Williams Stadium Expansion Project. ond at Gretna. “We knew we had to bust our tail aU summer long,” Jones said, “We were out there working in the 105 degree heat, getting better through it. We knew the S t a d i u m quality of the teams we were going to face.” Mike Godsoe played for the Bulldogs onstruction from 2004 to 2006, helping them win C two state championships. Even though Godsoe won state rings at LCA, he felt Liberty University s first home game will be played at Lynchburg’s City Stadium^ people from his community respected the original home field of the Liberty Flames football team^ Amherst football players more. Saturday, Sept. 4 against St. Francis, Pa. “The general attitude was, athletically that LCA was trash and that we recruit ed from all over the place,” Godsoe said, Brad Hornefier Monday through Friday or at the Football Operations Center "There was no way to get credibility.” [email protected] box office from noon to 5 p.m.,” Barber said. Godsoe and his teammates never got ue to the construction delay of the new press Students will have three different options for transporta a chance to settle the score with Am box at Williams Stadium, the Liberty Athletics tion and parking for the game. Shuttles buses will leave from herst. Department has decided to play the first game at Demoss starting at 9:30 am and will drop students off at City “I really wish I would have gotten a CityD Stadium. Stadium. If students would prefer driving, parking is available shot with Amherst because there was so “Instead of having a grand opening, we want to have a grand, at the Scaremare parking lot. Parking is also available at the much trash talk but that’s not my glory grand opening,” Liberty Athletic Director Jeff Barber said. “You Plaza downtown and shuttles buses will take students to City to have — I have two state champion only get one chance to make a first impression. It is a risk to Stadium. ship rings,” Godsoe said. go out there and play on our field and we didn’t really have a The Williams Stadium Expansion Project is expected to be Godsoe is happy about this win. He choice.” completed by Oct. 2 when the Flames host Savannah State. said he feels it shows outsiders the value The Flames called City Stadium home from 1974-1989 “Most of the glass and windows are in and the elevators are of the LCA program. before Williams Stadium was built. As Williams Stadium is being installed right now,” Barber said. “The hard part of the . “You guys had a shot we all were beg being upgraded, the Flames will call on City Stadium for one construction is over because the foundation is laid and we re ging for and you didn’t let anyone down,” more home game. putting on the final touches.” Godsoe said about the Bulldogs. City Stadium has 10,000 tickets available for Saturday’s Barber said when people drive by and see the new additions Charlie Skalaski played wide receiver game. There will be 5,000 tickets available to students and they are impressed but when they go into the facilities they are for the Bulldogs from 2005 to 2007 and another 5,000 tickets to go to the Lynchburg public. awed. In fact, the $ 14 million expansion ofWilliams Stadium now helps coach them, ^^e said he is “Students can get tickets for free with their Flames Pass is being noticed around the country. very excited to be a part of this win. either at the Vines Center box office from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Construction continued on B3 LCA continued on B3 Womens Soccer Team: Another Dominatiiig Season Kelly Marvel The big goal for the season is to perform in [email protected] the postseason. Last season, the Lady Flames Tlie Liberty Flames Women’s Soccer team won the Big South Conference but lost in the has seen some hard times. In the 2008 sea first round of the championships. This sea son, the team recorded of three wins. They son, however, the team is not letting past dis finished last in the Big South Conference. appointments hinder their future play The 2009 season was a different story. The “Doing really, really well in the regular sea Lady Flames went from worst to first in the son last year, we have a huge chunk of girfs on Big South, winning a total of eight. This sea our team who remember that, but then who son, the team is expecting a totally different also remember losing in the tournament and dynamic. who want to make up for that,” senior captain “W hat we’ve been preparing the girls for Maria Owen said. “That’s a motivation for is that they’re going to get everyone’s best us, keeping our post season in mind and sort game,” Coach Jessica Hain said. “Their m o of preparing for the end of the season.” tivation is good, but in a different way Last The Lady Flames are welcoming nine year their motivation was, 'We’ve got noth freshman this season who are ready to be a ing to lose,’ and I think this year their moti part of the successful program, vation is that they are going to get eveiyone’s “The team’s focus is to bring glory to God best game, so we have to be prepared with and that’s exactly what I want to do through our best game.” playing soccer,” freshman midfielder Megan The Lady Flames are projected to finish Warner said. fiii'St in the Big South according to the pre The idea of focusing on unity in Christ is season rankings. This was no surprise to the instilled in the girls’ minds by Hain and the team, considering they only lost three senior rest of the coaching staff players and finished first in the conference R u t h B ib b y last season. W. SOCCER continued on B3 LOCKED AND LOADED: The Liberty Flames Women's Soccer team looks to repeat a winning tradition. B 2 / L iberty Champion S ports A ugust 31, 2 0 1 0 "Gentlemen, this is foot ball" Nate Brown ASSIST. SPORTS EDITOR EDITORIAL For many, coming back to school means everything from new classes, new dorms and new fi-iends to new starts, haircuts and maybe a new girlfriend who likes the new haircut. Three trips to Wal-Mart for school supplies, toilet paper and tour differ ent scents of Axe - one for each class they plan to attend this semester. But amidst the clouds of Axe sprayed in the male dorms, and die wafts of fresh coats of nail pol ish tilling the female dorms, lingers the inviting subliminal promise of a new football season. Where for three hours on a Saturday, homework and hometowns are forgotten and re placed a chorus of first-down cheers and school spirit The face-paint will be red, the hot dogs tasty, and the tailgaiters will be loud, early and eager. The old men will stand against the railing and chuckle with, “back in my day’ sto ries and “when 1 knewjerry” memo ries. The young man eavesdropping Sr.diT H ii 1 will chirp in with a story of his Jerry TOOLS OF THE TRADE: Offensive lineman Soeren Wendland (79) and the rest of the Liberty offensive line prepares for The old men will smile and dismiss a tough, physical season. the youngster with a “we meant the first one." The marching band is crisp, the vendors are busy and the field ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL? groomed. A new press box at the home Nate Brown redshirt sophomore SirChauncy because you depend on them Big South championship and venue is days away from completion, [email protected] Holloway, redshirt sophomore so much. But we are very fortu their pursuit of a post-season bid. and all the “sports-junkies” compare Liberty LIniversity is com transt’er Korrey Davis, and also nate this year... We have a really Notable games this season fantasy league notes while the south ing otl of three consecutive Big stints by redshirt junior good receiving core, a good tight include a visit to Mid-American erners search for their long-packed South Conference (BSC) cliam- Hayes who will be playing a hy end group and a good running- contender Ball State University hoodies and jackets in anticipation pionships with the gas pedal still brid wide-receiver/running back back group and we have guys Sept. 11, a Sept. 25 bout with pe of the cooling weather to the laughs tiooreil. Second year ofl'ensive position. who can make some plays. We rennial Interstate 81 rival James of the northerners still in T-shirts. coordinator Brandon Streeter "Ortensively we’re going to run have confidence as coaches that Madison University (ranked The summer is a memory said he has the same ambition the football," Streeter told FSN. we can spread the ball around ” No. 20 in FCS poll) and a trip to Football is here. and goals as last year’s ciiampi- “Being tough and physical will All-American junior kicker Conway, S.C. Nov 13 to take on ♦ BROWN IS THE ASSISTANT SPORTS onship season in an interview be a key for us offensively and Matt Bevins will be the leader of No. 3 (BSC) Coastal Carolina. EDITOR OF THE LIBERTY CHAMPION. with Alan York and Nick Pierce the offensive linemen hear that the specialists this year. “He's a Liberty will host Charleston of the Flames Sports Network everyday and have done a good guy that made a lot of kicks tor us Southern for Homecoming Oct. (FSN). job so far." last year... He’s a crucial part of 9, Gard- “[0]ur goal is to win games Redshirt junior Mike Brown this offense ... It puts me at case ner-W ebb and to win our confercnce cham will be an important piece of the knowing 1 have that in my back Nov. 6 for pionship. 'lhat s the number one 2010 team’s.run at a post-season. pocket," Streeter told FSN. M ilita r y team goal,” Streeter said. Many fans expect to sec Brown O n the other side of the ball, A pprecia l.iberty is currently ranked as he was last year quarter senior middle linebacker Don- tion Day, first by the Big South Confer back, runningback, wide re cel Bolt will captain the Flames and No. ence’s annual preseason football ceiver, return man, even a place- defense. 'Die 2010 defensive 2 (BSC) poll with 13 first-place votes and kick holder In 2009, Brown squad will look to continue its Stony is ranked No. 1 '•) in the preseason became the only sophomore in thefty 2009 practice. Last sea Brook C.Aillege Sporting News poll. Big South history to receive Big son, Liberty registered 17 inter Nov. 20 in I lead Coach Danny Rocco South l‘'!ayei ofthe Year. ceptions and forced 21 fumbles the season is 14-1 all-time against BSC op This year Brown will be tak (12 recovered). Bolt and com finale. The ponents in his tenure as head ing on full responsibility ot the pany held opponents to only Flames coach. Streeter looks to polish starting quarterback position 19 points a game and forced 51 s u f f e r e d that reputation. and sling the ball to an experi punts in the 2009 season. their only “'1 here's always stulf to build enced receiving core including Ihe Schedule loss to a on." Streeter told the listeners. NFL-sized redshirt junior Chris Liberty opens its season BSC op- Ihe Personnel Summers. against St. Francis, Pa. on Satur p o n e n t Streeter’s recipe tor success "[Brown] is a special player," day, Sept. 4, at City Stadium in last year c o n H ll.l. this year includes a more con Streeter said, "lliat type of play Lynchburg, and so kicks off their against Stony ON SITE TRAINING: Freshman offensive lineman Mitch Hanson (73) reviews blocking assignments sistent running attack led by er, you can sometimes overload quest for a fourth consecutive Brook. with Assistant Head Coach Pete Sundheim. Ultimate Fever Consumes Players Katie Bell questions about the game of ultimate Frisbee, Players mimic their first sport,” senior Tliom- would be great if there would be a lot of Lib KEBELL2®LIBERTY EDU the rules, officiating, play area, travel costs, as Scott said. "No two Ultimate players have erty students in attendance to cheer the team As ultimate Frisbee players gear up for the necessary equipment, coaching and student the same style." on," Jarrett said. inaugural season of ultimate Frisbee as an o f interest. Club Sports officials indicated to The ultimate team will be playing against Ultimate Frisbee tryouis will be held Satur ficial Liberty club sport, it is evident that the Ciroenewegen and Mast that they were im teams such as Radford, University of Tennes day, Sept. 4 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the intra ultimate season is taking shape. pressed with the amount of research that had see, Virginia 'lech,James Madison University, mural fields on East Campus; In the spring of 2010, Liberty Club Sports been done. University of North Carolina, and William Residential students are eligible to join the put an advertisement to gauge student in “It was Jared’s prompting to talk it up to and Mary ultimate Frisbee team. Undergraduate stu terest in an ultimate Frisbee team. Students club sports,” Mast said. Liberty will be playing in the Blue Ridge dents must have a minimum of nine credit expressed enough interest that Club Sports There will be both a men's te;im and a sectionals. Jarrett s goals tor the inaugural ulti hours. Graduate students must have a mini made a team and hired Jason jarrett as the women's team. Each team will have a maxi mate Frisbee team are to make it to the Atlan mum of six credit hours. coach. mum of 20 people. tic Coast Regional. Ifthey place high enough Interested students can view the Facebook Seniois Jared Cioenewegen and Jonathan Passion for the game runs deep in Liberty's they will proceed to the Championship. The event “Liberty University Ultimate Tryouts” Mast who provided the initiative behind the ultimate Frisbee players. second goal Jarrett has for the team is to win for more information or e-mail Jarrett at jbjar- club. Croenewegen and Mast went to the Jarrett estimates that there will be between a tournament. rett2(ii)liberty.edu. Only players witli skill and Club Sports staff during the first week in LH'- 200-300 people trying out with 25 assistants Liberty is scheduled to host a tournament dedication to the sport and the team will be cember 2009. 'Ihe two arranged for a meeting helping him run tryouts. in mid-November, with the otlicial date is to selected he said. with Kirk I landy, the Director of C!lub Sports. "Frisbee is a second language. Very few be determined. “Ultimate is not a sport. It is a lifestyle,” 1 landy and the other Club Sports staff mem people start out pla)’ing Frisbee. People start • “It would be awesome if we won the tour freshman Ross Harrison said. bers asked Croenewegen and Mast technical out playing soccer, basketball and football. nament that is going to be held at Liberty It. » BELL IS A STAFF WRITER FOR THE LIBERTY CHAMPION. B 3 / L iberty C hampion S ports A ugust 31, 2 0 1 0 LC A contimaifrom BI said, pointing out that LCA W. SOCCER contimu'ilfrom B / ie Ashley Nyholt had five saves on the game. fans purchased a lot of tick "My main vision always tor the girls is that we create a The Lady Flames played their second game ot the tour There is nothing to be gained ets at the Amherst gate. He really large platform for Christ to dance across,” Hain said. nament against Marshall University Sunday afternoon. or lost for a VHSL team said this would bring a lot of "So the bigger our platform, the more success we have, the Silvia Betancourt put the Lady Flames on the board with by playing a team from the business to the community as higher we get. We have potentially one more game to share her first goal of the season. Owen scored again tor Liberty VISAA. The reason not to well as athletic competition. Christ with one more team.” giving the Lady Flames the 2-0 lead. Marshall's Angela De- Amherst did not squeeze Tlie Lady Flames started their season Aug. 20 against summa cut the lead to one in the 29th minute of the half LCA into their regular sched the No. 17-ranked Virginia Lady Cavaliers with a tough making the halftime score 2-1, in favor of Liberty "W t want to play ule but played them in a bene 0-4 loss. They played on Aug. 22 against South Carolina Marshall opened up the second halfwith a goal by Sarah fit game. According to Rocco State and tied 1 -1 in two overtimes. Junior forward Aimee Vinson to tie the g.une. Marshall kept up the scoring with the best because it the VHSL has a rule that if a Luurtsema scored Liberty's goal. .a goal by Marisa Leconte to pull ahead ot Liberty 3-2. But team plays an 11 th game it “It was nice to get the first goal in, especially to start the Betancourt put in her second goat of the day to tie the game makes us the best,” must be a benefit game. This season out well," Luurtsema said. “I'm thankful for every and send it into overtime. means that the VHSL gets a opportunity I get to .score." The game remained tied throughout the first and second Frank Rocco said. third of the money from the The Lady Flames traveled to Winthrop University for the overtimes, ending the game in a 3-3 tie. gate. This allowed the inuch Winthrop Tournament this weekend to face Appalachian talked about meeting of two State on Friday and Marshall University on Sunday ♦ MARVEL IS THE SPORTS EDITOR OF THE powerhouse teams from dif Liberty got on the scoreboard early against Appala LIBERTY CHAMPION. play VISAA teams, Rocco ferent leagues. chian with a goal by midfielder Laura Nyholt, assisted by said, is many have considered “Amherst is a great pro Luurtsema. Luustsema scored twice for the Lady Flames the prospect of losing to a pri gram, we want to play good and Owen scored one goal, giving them the 4 -1 win. Goal vate school embarrassing. competition," Rocco said, "Virginia is one of tw'o “When we beat good compe states in America that segre tition it heightens our noto gates it that way," Bulldogs riety, but we want to play the Athletic Director and Head best because it makes us the Football Coach Frank Rocco best." said. “Forty-eight states in LCA opened their regu America find a way to do it — lar season against Gretna on' Virginia is segregation.” Friday, Aug 27. Last season, The Bulldogs* have won LCA played their first home three Virginia Independent game of the year against Gret Schools Athletic Association na, beating them 15-7 in front state championships since ot a crowd of over 7,000 tans. 2004 and Amherst is the This season, even though strongest local public school the game was played at Gret football team with multiple na, the final result was the state championships. Aug. 20 same. 'Ihe Bulldogs dominat was the first time these two ed the Hawks throughout the teams competed. game, shutting them out 31 -0. “You have to travel all Tliis is the fourth time LCA over creation to play private has played and won against a schools,” Rocco said. public school in the last three According to Rocco, there years. are good local teams the Bull ♦ SAWYER IS A STAFF WRITER dogs would like to compete FOR THE Rum Bmiiv LIBERTY CHAMPION. with that have not played DRILL-WORK: IVlembers of the Women's Soccer team receive direction from Assistant Coach Ethan Allen in preparation for the Winthrop Tournament. them. “Wc travel well," Rocco B 4 /L iberty C hampion S ports A ugust 3 1 , 2 0 1 0 Ghi;en Bay Packeks P lhlk; Kj;i.atu)ns O n icR LASTING INTEGRITY: Samkon Gado made his NFL debut with the Green Bay Packers in 2005. He currently plays for the Tennessee Titans. OFF TO A RUNNING START Liberty Football Alumni Samkon Gado and Rashad Jennings give Liberty a name in the NFL Ryan C!arr as the backup to Maurice Jones-Drcw. Jen are being heavily recruited. RMCARR29LI8ERTY EDU STATISTICS IN THE NFL nings is the third all time leading rusher in ’‘I knew Liberty was a high caliber pro With the start of the 2010 college foot Liberty history and rushed for 202 yards in gram with guys like Samkon Gado and RASHAD JENNINGS, #23, RB ball season less than a week away, the Lib his rookie year. Rashad Jennings coming out of here going TEAM; JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS HEIGHT: 6-1 Boasting two current NFl, players gives to the league. It definitely sparked some erty Flames football team pursues contin WEIGHT: 228 ued recognition as one of the top Football the Flames a chance to giiin national recog interest, in my mind those guys had high HOMETOWN: FOREST. VA CChampionship Subdivision (PCS) pro nition tor the football program. success here, and I was hoping to have the RASHAD JENNINGS WAS DRAFTED grams. As the stadium expansion nears “In the NFL, most of the time a guy gets same,” redshirt junior wide receiver Ervin BY THE JAGUARS IN 2009 IN THE completion and the drive lor another Big introduced and they’ll say, 'Rashad Jen Garner said. 7TH ROUND OF THE DRAFT AS THE 250TH OVERALL PICK. IN HIS ROOK Soutii Championship is underway, Liberty nings Liberty University.’ Junior kicker Matt Bevins grew up as a IE SEASON, JENNINGS APPEARED.^ certainl)’ has the facilities and accomplish So it’s all positive expo-j fan of the Green Bay Packers and was first IN 15 GAMES. WITH AT LEAST ONE ments to match other programs. sure not only for the introduced to Liberty when Gado was a RUSH IN EACH. HE FINISHED WITH 39 CARRIES FOR 202 YARDS AND ONE member of the Packers. This kind of recog In addition to these developments, two athletics department TOUCHDOWN. HE ALSO REGISTERED former Flames players are currently playing but positive nition gives Liberty a better shot at recruit 16 RECEPTIONS FOR 101 YARDS AND in the NFL. exposua.' for ing players because they are already lamiliar RETURNED THREE KICKS FOR 56 YARDS. Samkon tiado is entering into his sixth the with the school and the program. season in the league, this year as a member versity, "When I was getting recruited by Lib ol the I'enne.ssee I'itans. ’Ihe veteran run S k a erty I just came here and checked it out and SAMKON GADO, #36, RB ning back recently rushed for 21 yards on laski I enjoyed it. It was pretty interesting that my TEAM: TENNESSEE TITANS HEIGHT: 5-10 lavorite team had one of the players from seven carries and scored two touchdowns said. WEIGHT: 227 in a preseason game. Liberty it definitely played an impact,” Bev HOMETOWN: KUFAI NIGERIA ‘Sam's personality, work ethic and in ins said. “I think Samkon and Rashad have SAMKON GADO ENTERED THE NFL tegrity is renowned and to be honest with put Liberty on the map recruiting wise and AS AN UNDRAFTED FREE AGENT IN you that 's part of the reason he’s lasted in even for academics. Just to show that we are MAY OF 2005. HIS MOST SUCCESS FUL SEASON WAS HIS ROOKIE SEA the NFL. It’s a very competitive league, but not some random school out in Virginia. SON IN 2005 WITH THE GREEN BAY he's stayed up tliea- because ofhis integrity We arc a school that takes pride in our ath PACKERS. GADO CARRIED 143 TIMES People want that intluence in the locker letics and academics and spiritual life as FOR A TEAM-HIGH 582 YARDS AND 16 TOUCHDOWNS IN 8 APPEARANC room,' Liberty Recruiting Coordinator well.” ES. GADO ALSO HAD 10 RECEPTIONS and Wide Receivers coach Charlie Skalaski FOR 77 YARDS AND ONE TOUCH ♦ CARR IS A STAFF REPORTER FOR THE DOWN. said. guys like Jennings LIBERTY CHAMPION. Rashad Jennings )oins Gado as another and Gado in the NFL- former Flames running back cura*ntly on has given Liberty an an NFl, roster Jennings is entering his sec advantage in bringing ond season with the Jacksonville Jaguars in talented players that Photo Courtesy .)acksonvllle Jaguars Public Relations Office Construction continuedfrom BJ “Duke University representatives Whoa! There, Tex came up to look at our expansion of our stadium yesterday and they said that what [we] have done with The Adventures of Tex Rombara and Okie O’hare [our] field is exactly what L')ukes Nate Ba>wn Welcome to Nowhea', Texas. tion. "I’ve been waitin’ just as long as temi after the playin’ days. W hen wants to do to their field," Barber N8ROWN4®UBERTY.EOU About 10 miles east of Somewhen.'. you have, so don’t try to sell me a sob they’ve got mouths to feed, they’re said. Sometimes old men live in old Where I’ex Rombara sips a cold story.” still going to have to work. So they're The first 1,000 fans to arrive houses Ixvause a new house would glass of lemonade on another triple 'lex pulls down on his hat again. going to need to be healthy." at City Stadium on Saturday will )ust make them leel olden Some digit-hot Texas summer day He “Although, it ain't like it used to be. “Yeah, 1 guess you’re right Okie. receive a throwback jersey. Barber times the creak ot a board on the pushes back on his wide-brimmed 'Ihey’ve got all these new rules and We still love a great Ray Lewis hit, expects all the seats to be filled for livnt [x>rch ol a s.igging, paint-lx’reft cowboy hat and wipes a bead of such. Unnecessary roughness and but the rules an; a good thing for the the game. homestead sounds like their own .sweat fixim his forehead with one ot illegal this-that-and-the-othen It’s safet)' of the boys." The game will be aired on Mid- creak)' Kicks and knees and ankles those knuckley hands, leans back in football, Okie. Let the boys play.” Okie pushes back with his cane Atlantic Sports Network and also and anything else that still has com his ixicker and hears his ankle creak "Whoa, tliere Tex. Now they got and lets his rocker sway under the on the Flames Sports Network for plaints \et to voice. Sometimes the in his boots and the tiont porch those rules for a reason. Here’s the momentum. “Reckon so.” students who aren’t able to make it bent nails sticking out ot crooked creak under his chair problem with football now. llie big Tex sips his lemonade." Yup” to the game. boards aiid the \vc\'ds gaiwing taller \')kie," he says, "I've been waiting aiv getting faster and the fast arc get “As always we expect you to than the ivst ol the yard make their on football se.ison to get here since ting bigger Boys are gettin’ hurt out be early, be loud and wear red," there, you know. Men taking pills Barber said to the student body in knuckley, wi inkled hands and spai-se It left ■ ♦ BROWN IS THE ASSISTANT SPORTS gr.u' hair on an otherwise bald head Okie O'hare pushes a pair ot and running drills. So you got to EDITOR OF THE LIBERTY CHAMPION. Convocation. seem moiv .U home among the oth long-outdated gl.usses back up his have some rules in place for the safe * HORNEFFER IS A STAFF REPORTER FOR THE er unkempt things nose and wags a linger in 'I'ex's direc ty of the pl.iyers now. 'lliink long- LIBERTY CHAMPION. A ugust 31 , 2 0 1 0 FEATURE B5 /L iberty C hampion •Great books th a t Inspire from authors Including Jack Canfield. Mark V ictor Hansen. 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(Must have sales receipt) VISA - T434) 847-4792 SUNDAY 10:00 to 7:00 B 6 /L iberty C hampion FEATURE A ugust 31, 2 0 1 0 Student activities P h o i o s h y C m k is M a h e s CHILL OUT DESPITE THE HEAT — Liberty students crowded the Block Party Saturday evening, participating in games, contests and entertainment. BLOCK PARTY KICKS OFF YEAR Bcts)' Abraliam Butcher said it made her feel more welcome rock climbing and basketball. Some .students haired lead singer Soul Glow Activatur asked BABRAHAMl(»LIBrRTT CDU at Libert)'. raced friends on an inflatable obstacle course the crowd before the band launched into Thousands ol students attended the Block “There are a lot of people and it's really nice and released their inner child on a giant inflat "Kountry Gentleman,' one of their most pop Part)- on Aug. 29. Despite the heat, many stu to see all the pepple you meet in class and talk able slide, while others tested their endurance ular songs. dents seir^d the opportunit)’ to reconnect to them. 1 think it helps the freshmen get to on tlie mechanical bull. After the hour-long show, the band's bass with friends the)' had not seen all summer know people and feel more at home," Butcher Representatives from campus organiza ist, known as Phatty, came onto the stage and and to en|oy the variety of games, tood, en- said. tions such as Invisible Children, the Helms prayed with the crowd. tcitainment and music provided by Student Senior Chloe McIntosh said it was good School of Govemment, Students Behind Our Freshman Jeremy Beale said the concert Activities. reuniting with friends she had not seen all Solders, Smilc*4Africa and Freedom 4/24 told was an experience like none other Alese Chandler, Associate Director of Stu summer. students about upcoming events and what *I've never been in so much hype in my life. dent Actn'ities, believes the Block Party is so “It's a really great way to start the semester they could do to get involved. Some tables It was an all-around great show," Beale said. ‘I popular because students gravitate toward the and to see the people you haven't seen yet. It's gave away candy and stickers, while others was pretty happy when Phatt)' at the end .said fcstival-like atmosphere of the event. just a good time and i'm glad we have it," Mc raised money and awareness for a cause. The a prayer and how much God affected their "When an event is organizi’d well and has Intosh said. Student Govemment Association gave away lives. It really worked itself into the Libert)’ varict)' food, games, rides, music, prizes The event p.'^ovidcd students not only the free I ’-shirts and agendas while tlie Future atmosphere.” and free stufl you am count on people en opportunity to socialize, but plent)' of amuse Global Professionals raffled off a Nintendo As students get back into the grind of.re- joying themselves," Chandler said. “Students ments. Wii. sponsibilities and work, events like the Block love to nungle and )ust be with friends and 'Ihe ministry team Peacemakers and step For some students, this year's Block Party Party will be sorely missed, until next year that Block Party allows them to do just that." team Alpha L'>elta Omega, provided entertain was all about one thing — the Family Force IS. Man)’ students said that the)' love meeting ment for an enthusiastic crowd and students 5 concert. ♦ ABRAHAM IS IS A FEATURE REPORTER FOR THE LIBERTY CHAMHON people at the Block Part)'. Freshman Hannah were able to enjoy games such as mini-golfi “We got any rednecks out there'’ shaggy- » « a a 9 f * r , Q myBtxt.com 1 1I iIW i K R n ' lu N f M R S m Tut Lata «t 13937 iA r lilb X . 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They saw a tropi who goes and teaches Spanish cal storm pass by them and leave and directs students as they share them unharmed, they heard the the gospel,” Towles said. T ve stories of those it impacted, and been blessed tar beyond what I’ve they helped repair the damage. given." Director of Liberty University Thomas Road Baptist Church Spanish Institute (LUSI) Dr. Da sent groups to Guatemala several vid Towles lead the team of 27 times this past spring, and they students on a mission trip to the are planning to return several village of Llano Verde, Guatemala times next year. Two o f the Span this summer. The group left in ish Institute students. Bethany May and stayed in Guatemala for Davis and Elliot Lovell, plan to two months. return in January as translators. During the trip, Llano Verde was Davis, who is also the president hit by Tropical Storm Agatha. 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Associate member Derek Mount)' mentioned Their set included classics like "Love registrar and School oF Religion how the band takes advantage oF W ho does not love Addict," “Kountry Gentlemen” and adjunct proFessor Michael Ocealis ministry opportunities when they kicking oft a “Supersonic," as well as their new hit was in the crowd enjoying the music play with secular bands or at non-Faith school year with “Ghostride the Whip.” and time with the student body related venues, as well as ministry a block party, especially one W hen asked about playing a dance- “I was not Familiar with Family Force within their own crew. themed set For a school where dancing 5 prior to reading they were booked “There’s a lot oF kipship and with food, kin, friends and is not technically allowed, drummer For the Block Party My daughter and I Friendship that takes place on the Family Force 5? Liberty’s Jacob Olds (known on-stage as looked them up on the web, watched a road that provides opportunities For Student Activities hosted the Crouton) replied in jest, "Family Few videos oF their music and thought challenging conversations (about Force 5 breaks boundaries." we would enjoy the concert,” Ocealis annual block party Saturday Faith),” M ount said. “IF you can't go to a dance party, said. "1 definitely enjoy being around They also took the time to pray For evening in front ofthe LaHaye we’ll bring the dance party to you,” students outside oFthe classroom. It the students at the end oFthe concert. Student Center. band mate and twin brother Joshua was especially good to talk with a Few The band members said they enjoyed People in the crowd ranged From Olds (a.ka. Phatty) said. students From Former classes.” the campus, and From the response oF freshmen trying to Find the Funnel Front man Solomon Olds, known Throughout the concert, the band the audience Saturday night, it is saFe cake line to Faculty kicking back and as Soul Glow Activatur and For singing made light oF Liberty’s dance rules to say the Feeling was mutual. enjoying the company oF students while wearing Hulk hands, explained while perForming. ♦ HUFF IS IS A CONTRIBUTING REPORTER FOR outside the classroom. Carnival games their eccentric costumes were partly “It was the best concert I’ve been THE LIBERTY CHAMPION. were open to students alongside Food for show and partly For their own to. 1 enjoyed moving in rhythmic vendors From local businesses, just like entertainment. Fashion, but I was not dancing," senior any block party But there was nothing Saturday night’s concert included a Kyle W achenheim said. ordinary about the entertainment. costume change where the “Five” leFt Not settling For just excellence in PHOTOS BY CHRIS MABES ROCK THE BLOCK OUT — The concert opened with South Carolina-based band Sent by Ravens (bottom left, top center) and led into Family Force 5's hypercharged performance. MORE INFO For more about the Block Party,’ see B6.