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Liberty University, Lynchburg, Va. Tuesday, November 11, 1997 Vol. 15, No. 11 Telephone office Va. Republicans sweep races Gilmore rides Byron enjoys 48 lines 'No Car Tax' incumbent By JASON INGRAM News Editor promise into support in Students still agonizing over their inability to dial off-cam Richmond winning 22nd pus will find a measure of relief By RICK BOTER this week. The telephone office By RICK BOTER Opinion Editor Opinion Editor is scheduled to install an addi tional 48 trunk lines by the Republicans have retained con The Tuesday, Nov. 4 elections week's end, nearly doubling the trol of Virginia's statehouse after produced little change locally, as number of trunk fines available Tuesday's Nov. 4 elections. Former Republicans coasted to victory in on campus. Attorney General Jim Gilmore two Lynchburg House of Delegates Poor student turnout at last defeated Lieutenant Governor Don races. In the 23rd District, heavily Tuesday's scheduled SGA stu Beyer by a 57 to 43 percent mar favored Incumbent Preston Bryant dent forum meeting opened the gin. Gllmore's margin also provid defeated Jimmy Felnman 62 to 38 door for Manager of Networking ed the winning edge for the other percent Fred Speartn to take the floor, members of the Republican ticket, In a race marked by acrimony, Spearin discussed the tele as the GOP swept the statewide Feinman supporters allegedly phone system's recent prob offices for the first time In history. received negative phone calls from lems with student overuse of Republican John Hager, who had Bryant's office, a charge Bryant America Online and presented not led in a single pre-election poll, denied. the additional fines as a partial defeated Congressman L. F. Payne The bigger surprise came in the solution. for the Lieutenant Governor's posi 22nd District, where Kathy Byron "(The 48 trunk fines} will help tion 50 to 45 percent. State defeated Kaye Lipscomb In the if used correctly," Spearin said, Senator Mark Earley will fill race to succeed retiring *biit we need student help Gllmore's old attorney general Republican Joyce Crouch. Byron tremendously in this area." position after defeating Democrat rolled up an Impressive 59 to 41 Telephone Services Manager Bill Dolan 59 to 41 percent. percent margin of victory. Byron, Rev. Wayne Dorsett elaborated, The GOP also achieved several who enjoyed the popular Crouch's saying that although the addi other historic milestones. Virginia active support, won all but one tional fines are a step in the will have Its first disabled person precinct right direction, their implemen to statewide office, as Hager, Lipscomb had spent the closing tation "does not mean that stu wheelchair-bound from polio, will weeks of the race on the attack, dents can stay online for sever preside over the state senate. charging Byron with questionable al hours at a time," Hager is also only the second business practices. Byron coun Dorsett also said that hourly Republican to be Virginia's tered with a "clean campaign use of online services by dorm Lieutenant Governor. pledge," promising to stick to the students is down since news of Republicans won control of the issues; Lipscomb refused to sign the AOL dltemma first surfaced senate for the first time ever. Hager the pledge. Lipscomb also high severed weeks ago. will cast the deciding vote In a sen lighted her lifelong residence in the Telephone services sent a ate split 20-20 between district (Byron is originally from contract to AT&T last week Republicans and Democrats. A Florida). regarding the possibility of special election Is pending to fill Bryant and Byron will Join a installing the additional trunk Farley's senate seat House of Delegates that Is more fines on campus, and AT&T Virginia Democrats also saw their Republican than any since the responded that the fines could majority in the House of Delegates Civil War. Democrats hold a 51-48 be in place in four to five days. weakened, as Republicans saw a edge, with one Independent, as In addition to the extra trunk net gain of two seats. The House is Republicans saw a net gain of two fines, Spearin mentioned the now split 51-48 with one seats In the body In this year's possibility of suspending the 15 Independent election. cents off-campus surcharge The GOP sweep came largely on The election cements a exclusively for AOL's local the strength of Gllmore's popular Republican trend In Central access number, thereby freeing proposal to cut the personal prop Virginia Two of the three statewide students to call the number erty tax. The popularity of GOP TED WOOLFORD candidates also carried the area multiple times instead of dial Governor George Allen also helped REPRESENTATION WITHOUT TAXATION—-Former Attorney General Jim Gilmore visited The only Democrat to carry the ing AOL once and remaining the ticket Allen was barred by Lynchburg area was Lieutenant online. Spearin believes that state law from seeking a second Lynchburg last month to drum up support for his gubernatorial bid. Gilmore claimed the Governor nominee L.F. Payne, who students would use online ser term. office over Lieutenant Governor Don Beyer on Nov. 4 with 57 percent of the popular vote. hails from nearby Nelson County. vices several times during the day at shorter durations if the standard feewa s waived. Spearin compared the cur rent phone situation to traffic Career Day '97: Freshmen need not apply halted at a stoplight, with each would participate In the event. favorable turnout, students often dents) to go up to employers and next steps: who do I call; who do I By JASON INGRAM have a mixed reaction to Career ask, What are you looking for?'" write?" car (or user) refusing to take News Editor Many of the corporate represen the available green light and tatives that participated In Career Day, and that the current nation Slebert said. "Students should The Career Center will sponsor adding to an already overloaded Representatives from institu Day were encouraged by student al trend among college students is ask about Job opportunities and its Career Day for the spring "Internet" traffic jip] tions as diverse as local business response. Among those was "to postpone the Job search until about required majors, and if they semester on Feb. 12 In the "We've gci a lot of people sit es, national ministries and Staffing Supervisor Heather graduation or after graduation." are Interested, Inquire about the DeMoss Hall atrium. ting at that green light," branches of the armed services Revelle of StaffMark, who had "A good percent Spearin said. turned out In force last Thursday, received "around 17" student age of students Spearin also intends to blan Nov. 6 to stake their claims to the inquiries by noon. don't know what to ket the campus with surveys next generation of Liberty gradu Revelle said that although actu do with Career designed to measure both stu ates. al Job placement depends on Day," Slebert said. dent opinions on the phone sit More than 20 organizations "what the company and the stu "We encourage un uation and student reactions to erected displays In the DeMoss dent are looking for," a high per derclassmen to the new trunk fines. He Hall atrium Intended to attract centage of StaffMark's clientele speak with repre stressed the Importance of stu graduating seniors Into the work finds Itself in the workplace. sentatives, because dents giving honest responses force. "I was filing the other day, and they might uncover on such a survey, saying that According to Shelley Slebert, every person I had Interviewed I a company with a telephone services "cannot the director of the Career Center, had placed (except one)," Revelle branch In their respond to an Improper Liberty's broad range of majors said. home town." response." necessitated the wide variety of Revelle also said that locally, Slebert also sug According to Spearin, the organizations. the reputation of Liberty's student gested that stu university is considering sever "There is something to be said body as "clean cut" youths is a dents be very spe al long-term solutions to the for career days that focus on a deciding factor in companies' cific with prospec phone dilemma, including specific needs group," Slebert decisions to hire LU students. tive employers, ask allowing dorm students access said. "(That is) not realistic here, "It seems like in this area, (com ing them exactly to the school's Internet provider so we try to focus on a little bit of panies) want more moral type what positions are through dial-up networking everything." people," Revelle said. "I think it available and what Slebert noted that prior to last makes a difference In Lynchburg- the Job des-criptlon and a new "intelligent" switch for each position that will automatically make year, the Career Center offered companles want more clean cut STEVE WELCH adjustments for off-campus only one Career Day per year, and employees and ask for that." entails. UNEMPLOYMENT LINE—LU student Eric Ferguson sips his coffee while calls. that as many as 40 organizations Slebert said that despite the "It's good (for stu contemplating employment with the Baptist Children's Home of N.C.
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Page A2, Liberty Champion Tuesday, November 11, 1997 Debaters: tourney "well run" address, the debaters were "You can gauge a program on The last rounds of the tour By JENNIFER PILLATH nament were completed on Copy Manager given the opportunity to quiz the way a tournament is held," Falwell In a question-answer O'Donnell said. Sunday, with the champi The Invasion began late session. It seems that the attention to onship round taking place on Thursday afternoon as the first In addition to the debate detail paid off for Liberty's Sunday night. The tourna debaters arrived on Liberty's teams, there were two recruits team as the debaters finished ment Included competition at campus for the 12th Annual present on Liberty's campus their rounds. the novice, Junior varsity and Liberty University Debate during the tournament. O'Don "I love the (Liberty) debaters, varsity levels. Boston College Tournament. By Friday even nell emphasized that this was they're some of the friendliest won the novice level, Mary Jars of Clay: Essential Blood drive: Circle K will ing, 78 teams representing 25 an opportune time for the people in the world," said Jake Washington the Junior varsity recording artists Jars of Clay> sponsor a Bloodmoblle Nov. schools had registered to com recruits to get a taste of the Weiner, a varsity debater from and Trinity University the var along with special guests 19-20 in the Vines Center from pete at Liberty University. campus. George Mason University. sity level. Plumb, will be in concert on 12 p,nv6 p.m. each after For the next few days, these Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m. noon. Domino's Plaza will pro debaters would utilize the : . tit the Vines Center. Individual vide food for the event. entire campus as they compet and Artist Circle tickets are ed in six rounds of debates. available from Tlcketmaster at the Seetet Garden: The Prior to the tournament, Dr. 4 (757)671-8100 and through Lynchburg Fine Arts Center, Brett O'Donnell, the director of area Christian bookstores. located at 1815 Thompson the debate team, had been Cup o' Joe Group, student and individual Drive In Lynchburg, will pre worried about having enough tickets are available from sent "The Secret Garden" on room for all of the teams In Atlanta Fest Productions at Nov. 14,15.21 and 22 at 8 attendance. (800)763-8839 or through the p.m. and on Nov. 23 at 2 p.m. "We're using every available Liberty University Bookstore. Tickets cost $12 for adults classroom because we have so Ticket prices are as follows: and $7 for students. Group many teams here," said O'Don Artist Circle—$25.00 rates are available. For ticket nell. Door—$21.50 (plus applicable information, call the Box Some of the schools In atten service charges) Office at (804)846-3804. dance included Harvard Univ Advance—$18.50 ersity, George Mason Univ LU students arid groups of 15 Dual operas: The Liberty ersity and Penn State Univ or more—$ 16.50 University Department of Fine ersity. For more information, call Arts will present Dr. Wayne The Liberty debate team did Atlanta Fest Productions at Kotnpelien directing scenes not compete in its own tourna (800)783-8839. from GlocomO Puccini's "La ment, but rather acted as host Boheme" and "Sweeney Todd: to the visiting teams. Attention Learn to witness: Represent The Demon; Barber of Fleet to detail was a must for the atives from the Friday Night Street" on Nov. 13-16 and 20- debate team in the presence of Witnessing group Will be 23 In the Lloyd Auditorium. All so many schools. In addition to Instructing students Interested performances begin at 7:30 providing the proper classroom in learning how to witness to p.m., except for two matinee space and Judges, the team Mormons. Atheists. Catholics, performances on Nov. 16 and also handled parking and hos Agnostics and Jehovah's Wit- 23 beginning at 2:30 p.m. pitality tables. ne9sesoii.TiJK^ay,..rtoy. 11 at? Tickets are $6, $4 with a "People generally comment p.m. in DeMOss fell 160. The Student ID on Nov. 13 and 20. that we run (the tournament) gfibup also invites all students For more information or to well," stated Doug Johnson, a to participate Iri witnessing at purchase tickets, call exten Liberty varsity debater. 6:30 p.m. in DH: 160. sion 2085; "(It was) a fun tournament, really well run, plus the facili Sefld postings a. min imum of two weeks prior to the event to Jason Ingram c/o ties we were provided with liberty ChampioK •• were great," said Ami Shah, a varsity debater from George CORRECTION—Last week's article on the liberty Godparent Washington University. Home should have read, "According to Rush, the Godparent On Saturday night, all of the debaters attended a banquet In Home's policy of counseling pregnant teenagers while allow the Reber-Thomas Dining Hall ing them to make the decision whether or not to adopt with Dr. Jerry Falwell as the leaves the Foundation with no real enemies." guest speaker. After Falwell's
TedWbalford TROUBADOUR—Micah Foresberg entertains the Coffee House crowd with his ren Fall CFAW to bring 456 dition of Harry Connick's "Don't Get Around Much Anymore." For more on Coffee "A great part of what goes Into LU Is dorm life," By CREIG RAIKES Armstrong said. "Hall meetings and convocation will House, please see COFFEE HOUSE, Pg. A7. CVvampton Reporter «••, -.»,-*i«»~. : : ! : introduce prospective students to our spirtiual tem •">TfTY rr- - "-'i-f;r '' High school students from around the country will perature." r» >•: •••:••>* be coming to Liberty the weekend of Nov. 13-16 to take In addition to the usual CFAW schedule, many spe part in the second College For A Weekend of the cial events are also taking place. A special acoustic semester. coffee house is being held Friday night In the Multi Liberty has signed up 456 high schoolers to take a purpose Room at David's Place. Also, the Flames foot look at the campus over the four-day CFAW In order ball team will be playing Hofstra Saturday afternoon to get a taste of college life. Of the 456 weekenders, and the basketball team has Its season opener against 205 have already paid the registration fees, a vast Elon on Saturday night Improvement over the registration for September's "We try to give the prospective students a good blend CFAW. According to Supervisor of Admissions Barry of activities," Armstrong said. Armstrong, that number Is on track for previous Many of the weekenders will be looking to attend CFAWs held In November. Liberty University next semester or in the fall of next The students will be housed in dorm rooms on cam year. pus and will have the opportunity to sample liberty's "(CFAW) Is the best time to get information out Stop by DH 130 with ID and pick up your pair of Dinner tickets class schedule on Friday. Despite the large number of about Liberty and let them see what it's like to live CFAW participants, Armstrong says there is plenty of here," Armstrong said. "It's one of the best recruitment to Tno Old Country Burnt 18:30 am. -4:30 P M. Mon. • f rU room on campus to accommodate the weekenders. methods here at Liberty." EL ALMOND the Chaapiea FreeFoodlfl PLUMBING REPAIR Official Rules SERVICE The Champion FreeF°°d Contest All you have to da is read through the Champion each week and find the Hews Place "Jerry" Sports NEW PROJECTS name "Jerry" In the classifieds and in clippings In each af four secdons of the paper boxes. Clip RT 2 Box 42V [news, sports, life!, opinionl — 5 per enough to fill 845-5811 Lynchburg, VA 24501 week. boxes. Cut out all five words, paste them on Classifieds the entry form each week and send it in. Each woek, One Lucky participant Opinion Ufo will win Tickets lor Two to the Old Homes • Frams • Timberland • Commercial Country Buffet. Originals only accept EH. ed, no copies. One entry, per week, per person. Mail or bring It to The liberty Champion Advertising Office, DH 130 by Friday following the publi- catlen date.Champiou workers are CASH BUS. REAL ESTATE 116 not eligible to win. Watch for your name each week and Name P.O. Box 68 • Monroe, Virginia 24574 seoifyouwonl Address 18041 929-5912 Go on, send It Inl City, State, Op Sponsored by. QUI Phono Country Mail to: The liberty Champion Or bring to: "The Housing & Land People // *Buffet? liberty University DH130 1971 university Blvd. Mr. Cam Davis |^|11ie Liberty • Lynchburg, VA 24502 tl/11/97 l^iUUIIIrl wmm Tuesday, November 11, 1997 Liberty Champion, PageAg^ Wingate Inn set for Dec. opening By LANCE OLSHOVSKT Richmond, superintendent for gy in mind. we've got the best view In town. Champion Reporter Branson Associates. While most hotels are having to You can see for 50 miles from the The giant concrete structure Construction on the 131-room upgrade their facilities to accom hotel," Hamel said. may resemble an ancient Civil hotel began mid February of 1997 modate the information age, the The hotel can also accommo War citadel, but It Is actually a and after 10 months of building, Wingate was built from the date business meetings with a new building which will be the the site will be ready to accommo ground up with electrical and room which seats up to 110 peo site of business meetings, confer date the business traveler as well cable capacities detailed in the ple and a complimentary busi ences and hospitality. as other guests. plans. ness center with computers, Virginia's first Wingate Inn, "The hotel is designed for busi For example, the traveler who printers, fax services and Internet located at the Intersection of ness travelers. Each room con has made reservations with the hook-up. Candler's Mountain Road and tains a full size desk with a built hotel can take advantage of auto A grand opening Is being sched Liberty Mountain Road, Is sched In dataport and plug-Ins for com mated check-In. The guest will uled for January or February with uled for opening in late December, puters, ln-room safes, two phone come to the hotel, type In his hopes of celebrity promotion. as soon as construction crews lines (one for computer modem) name on a touch screen and "Once we can pinpoint a date to and electricians complete their and a swivel chair, Just like an swipe his credit card. Then, the open we are working on getting task of fitting the hotel with nec office," General Manager David computer will print a registration (former Washington Redskins essary equipment. Hamel said. form, provide the guest with a key coach) Joe Glbbs, who owns a "We have a total of 31 sub-con According to Hamel, not only and print directions to his room. Winston Cup race team, or possi tractors to hang wall paper. was the hotel designed for the Another feature of the hotel, bly Larry Bird," Hamel said, "if we Install drywall, lay tile, pour con business traveller, but It was also Hamel said, is its location. can fit it around a basketball crete and block laying," said Jim designed and built with technolo "One of the nicest things Is that game." Ad Team prepares for World Series By JENNIFER BONA the most difficult in the region. The stu expand knowledge and understanding, Champion Reporter dents, however, are not Intimidated by the especially In one's concentration of study. fact that they are entered in one of the The ad team has provided this for Its mem The American Advertising Federation Is area's more competitive districts. bers and will continue, according to ad team again promoting its nationwide advertising Brian Austin, a Junior at Liberty and a students, In the future. competition, the College World Series of member of the ad team, believes that "the This year's team meets once a week In Advertising. team aspect gives us a window through DeMoss Hall 110 at 8 p.m. on Tuesday The competition offers real life, hands on which we can view the real world's true com nights. Students interested in becoming experience for college students Interested In petitive nature." Similarly, the team views involved with the ad team next semester can advertising, and was designed to allow stu the competition as a challenge and a way to find out more Information at the Commun dents to experience advertising as an execu have a higher standard of competition. ications office In Teacher Education Hall SARENA BEASLEY tive would In a major corporation. The ad team Is one way for COMS majors 200. COMING SOON—The Wingate Inn, located at the intersec Last year Liberty University's ad team to expand their understanding of employer tion of Candler's Mountain Road and Liberty Mountain entered the contest with high hopes for vic expectations In the Road, is expected to open this December. tory. Spending long hours planning strate work force. The ad gic campaigning Ideas for Pizza Hut gave ad team does not Just team students a taste of being personally give us more obse involved with advertising. Headed by Liberty quious work to do, it Always Good, Always Fresh, Always Kroger. communications professor Allyson Good actually provides us man, last year's team won third place In Its with a segue to the division. real marketplace," According to Goodman, the division In Austin said. which Liberty's team competed was one of College Is a time to Your Total Value Leader U.S.D.A. SELECT
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Kompelien showcases that this recital offer something assured that "Sweeney Todd" gives appropri will be a favorite among the student talent ate recognition for everyone men in the audience because of its aggressive content. "For the to the stu By JENNIFER PILLATH By JENNIFER PILLATH dents. guys who like gore, they're Copy Manager Copy Manager "We try to going to like this," said The back hall was a flurry of make a special The dark streets of 19th cen Kompelien. action. Music stands had to be set effort to honor tury Europe will soon replace The two plays will be shown to the right height, entrances had these people the empty interior of the Lloyd together, with an intermission to be perfected and the program who have done Auditorium as two famous In between. Although the full needed to be established for the so well," said operas make their appearance operas will not be shown next evening. A small fly buzzed Dr. John Hugo, on Liberty's campus. On Nov. because of time restraints, around a performer's head as she the performan 13, the Fine Arts Department Kompelien feels that he has practiced her piece for a final time. ce area coordi will open up its fall opera work compacted the shows appropri "We've got to get rid of that fly," nator. shop with showings of "La ately. she said. The 1997 Boheme" and "Sweeney Todd". "We have been able to con Why all of the worry over these program fea Dr. Wayne Kompelien of the dense the show and not lose pesky details? Because the next tured six vocal Fine Arts Department has been any of It," said Kompelien. evening would reflect a culmination ists, four ins the coordinator for the pro Kompelien also stated that of years of practice. For these 12 trumentalists gram. Deciding which opera to performing two separate shows musicians, the annual Music and two pian perform can be a difficult task, gives more students opportuni Student Honors Recital held on ists. For these but the choices for this year's ty for key roles. Nov. 3 was an accomplishment that students, the TED WOOLFORD show came relatively easy for "(It helps) to get more kids to deserved attention to detail. honor of being In the recital will Kompelien. do a leading role ... now we The Honors Recital that is held extend far into the future as they WITH HONORS— "Most of the time that deci have maybe 10 kids doing real each year contains the best of the begin to construct their resumes. Senior Sharon sion is not easily made," Kom ly big stuff," Kompelien contin best in Liberty's Fine Arts Some students have made sever Himeback per- pelien said, "but, this time I did ued. Department. Before a musician al appearances in the annual forms for the not have to ponder very long." Besides the Nov. 13 perfor gains a slot in the evening program, recital. Second-year Senior Kim- Honors Recital on The two operas reflect mance, the operas will be show he must first be nominated by his berly Brunett has entertained audi Monday, Nov. 3 Kompelien's favorite shows, but ing from Nov. 14-16 and from instructor. After the nomination, ences with the help of her saxo (above). they also offer a wide range of Nov. 20-23. All performances the musician then auditions before phone for five consecutive years. literary and musical style. will begin at 7:30 p.m. with the a board of music faculty. For David Toothman, the concert Although the operas are set in exception of two matinee shows "Some singers plan all year what was a new experience. relatively the same time period, on the 16th and 23rd which they're going to play if they are "I'm excited and nervous. I have they offer a distinct variation begin at 2:30 p.m. asked," said Christy Ohlmann, a butterflies," Toothman said prior to JOY OF PAINT for audience members. The Tickets for the shows are on participant in the program. the recital. ING— Marcello, first, "La Boheme", is a play sale on the Fine Arts Hall for This year's program began with Regardless of the musical back played by Gordon that deals with the dally lives of $6. However, the Fine Arts 33 nominations, and It was quickly ground these musicians came Snyder, creates a people, following their loves and Department will be offering a narrowed to the 12 participants from, the Music Department was masterpiece for heartaches. student discount night on Nov. that performed on Monday night. excited to present them to the His love Musetta "(It has) the biggest shift In 13, 20 for $4. FA 101 was packed as audience crowded recital hall. during a produc emotional range In a short peri The student ticket discount is members listened to a variety of "fThese students) exemplify the tion of "La od of time," said Kompelien. "It a new addition to the Fine Arts music, ranging from vocalists to highest area of musical perfor makes for a great date; It's one Department this year, and Is Boheme."(right). Matthew Shaughnessy's marimba mance," said Dr. Raymond Locy, of those tear movers." available with a Liberty ID. selection. the department chairman. TED WOOLFORD
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V > RANDY SING Thanks, I Didn't Need Winterized Wheels: to Know That , here is a bestseillng book entitled. "All I TEver Needed to Know 1 Learned in Kindergarten," Protecting Your Freedom The author argues that the that the engine even principles learned in the first By RODGER LOVE tually thawed, but It year of school are all one Life! Reporter was destroyed. needs to make It through life. One of the require 1 am unsure as to whether I i he car — freedom on four wheels. ments for winter dri agree with this thesis, as I Unfortunately, as we grab for the ving Is a set of tires don't remember hearing any Tkeys, the responsibility of mainte with good tread. Tires mention of how to politely nance follows close behind. Without It, we with worn tread trans turn away an Amway Sales cannot go anywhere. It Is an everyday mogrify Into sklls with man or a Jehovah's Witness process, and goes on through the winter the application of — a vital life-skill — in my and even on long trips. brakes on even a semi- kindergarten class. Experts In this area would be at a gas slick surface. Whether or hot 1 completely station or at the local garage. However, Engine failure can agree with the claim or not, I each place will help you differently. A also often be diverted do acknowledge that kinder^ manager at Jiffy Lube, located on Old by routine mainte garten teaches valuable 3209 Forest Road, said the car problem nance, according to lessons. In fact, 1 recommend most people seem to have Is oil related. Tom Seagraves of All kindergarten to any of you "(Auto owners) should try to get their oil Tune and Lube on who haven't yet experienced changed every 3,000 miles," he said. Wards Road. the adventure; learning is Besides not changing the oil, people However, the cause : : gtibd. ' often have the wrong type of oil In their of the engine's failure At feast la most cases vehicle. The Jiffy Lube manager said that varies from vehicle to learning is good. However, as oil differs In weight, from 5w30 (the light vehicle. To keep I have had the misfortune of est) to 20w50 (the heaviest). Instead of engine failure and findIng out, there «tt some light oil that Is recommended for winter other problems away, things that I don't want to climates, drivers have put in the heavier Seagraves advises learn. oil In their vehicles. The thicker, heavier owners to keep up Here are some things I did oil takes longer to warm up to begin lubri with their mainte n't want to know that 1 cating the engine. This produces unneces nance schedule found learned at Liberty. sary engine wear and tear. In their owner's manu V Lettuce can be brown— Another problem In regular mainte als. "It's like when you Before I came to Liberty I'd nance Is ignoring the vehicle's cooling sys go for a physical exam only seen and consumed tem, according a mechanic at the Airport (once a year)," said green lettuce. I guess that I Chevron at 2209 Wards Road. The Seagraves. DOUGLAS KRUHM reasoned that if lettuce is mechanic remembers a certain customer Seagraves also MOTOR MAINTENANCE MEANS MOBILITY — Senior Jeff Grzebin gets his hands dirty in part of the green, leafy veg who neglected his coolant/antl-freeze. warned against places etable family, lettuce is prob "(The) guy's engine was frozen solid that offer quick oil exchange for trouble-free travel. ably-green and leafy. because he only had water In the (radia changes. "Go to a tery. fluid — shifting is a good thing, brake tor) Instead of antifreeze," he said, adding V Tithing is a major tenet of place that takes more than five minutes to Maintenance is not the only precaution for fluid — like shifting, braking always come the Faith — Super look over your car," winter driving. Drivers are encouraged to in handy and windshield wiper fluid — Conference has its three Seagraves said, explaining always have a blanket, a quart of oil, a although washer fluid may not seem as days, Spiritual Emphasis its that some garages may gallon of antifreeze and a set of Jumper Important as the previous two, however week and Stewardship its overlook a problem In their cables In the trunk. Emergency kits being able to see Is helpful for most dri \ taaonth. Do Uae math* quick check-up that will be (which Include a first aid kit) are sold at vers. Nothing clogs up a windshield like • "Express" can be slow *- costly if ignored. Advanced Auto Parts and other parts dirty slush. How long did you wait at the During the winter months, stores. Besides having an emergency kit and 6,000 man march in the maintenance becomes more Although keeping warm Is a vital con blanket In the trunk, have a Jack and Vines Center? Important. Flushing and cern for stranded winter drivers, spare lire in case of a flat. As technology it Police aren't here only to cleaning the radiator before Seagraves warns against leaving a car on gets cheaper cell phones are becoming a protect and serve — They also the days get colder would to stay warm if It Is stuck In the snow. "If feature for winter drivers. Having a phone enforce curfew. Justice and help. Seagraves said that the exhaust pipe is (stuck) in the snow, in the car can be the difference between the Liberty Way. this should be done every the drivers could get carbon monoxide life and death for stranded drivers, at if College is about sports -** two years. "The antifreeze poisoning and die," he explained. least In the far north. It Is also a good Idea In high school 1 thought that becomes acidic and could Safe over-the-road travel requires a to keep a list of Important phone numbers college was an academic eat away your engine," he combination of regular and winter mainte with you in case of an accident. experience. Another ideal explained. Another mainte nance. Before starting the trip, the car Keeping up on your vehicle's malnle- shot down In Flames. nance step that is helpful should have all Its fluids checked. nence may seem costly now, but as V The rules ebuld be so before or during the winter Important fluids Include, along with oil Benjamin Franklin, that patriotic Mr. flexible —Yes, it's all In the Is charging the car's bat- and coolant/antl-freeze, transmission Flxlt, said, "A stitch in time saves nine." Liberty Way. But, though smaller, the Liberty Way has more interpretations than the Bib>. • Shouting is the most effective form of persuasion — True, the vines floor is packed after every Screamer's 0 rant, but it's also the only t enIfs: Ii want to k way to make them pipe down; wa Hramrn. • Students want to attend 98 Grr&diiiatiojii a Newsoiltg concert every semester ~ Student Life By SHANNON BENFIELD dents from fulfilling these requirements, a one month All the above Information shouldn't send any of you makes it sound like such a Life! Reporter notice should be given to the student's graduation coor senlorltls Infected Llbertyettes Into panic, yet. There Is great thing- "And a free dlnator. time to start the wheels turning toward that day. Newsong concert!" Stop, 1 tt After all this Important Information Is taken care of, Here Is a verse to motivate the sluggish. "I press on can't subdue the excitement. 'No more papers. No more students need to prepare for the graduation ceremony. towards the goal to win the prize for which God has called • An hour and 15 minutes Preparation begins with the stylish cap and gown. This me heavenward In Christ Jesus," (Phlllpplans 3:14.) could be so Jong — Harsh les books, No more teacher's wonderful attire son from THEO 201: if one prices between $50 class period can drag on this dirty looks!" and $65 dollars. long then eternity is a long there's an epidemic spreading across the campus of Seniors should time. Liberty University. No, It's not not the stomach flu also begin to make • There could be nothing Tyou caught from your roommate, or some other hotel reservations edible in an "All you can eat highly contagious disease. It's an epidemic that only the for any guests who buffet" — No takers on the privileged few are suffering from. are traveling to see "Egyptian Chicken?" What? 1$ The disease Is senlorltls. The symptoms: restlessness, the big day. It the fact that there aren't apathy, anxiety, fear and procrastination. Lynchburg hosts natural chickens in Egypt or If you know someone with these symptoms, or are deal many nice accom is it the smell? ing with them yourself, you have more Important things modations, but a • Liberty Mountain isn't to worry about. For one, what you need to do to gradu six month reserva one — ShhhJ U sounds so ate. tion Is suggested by good on television. "I was up Yes, believe It or not, there are a set of necessaries you most hotel clerks as on Liberty clay mound," while must complete before you can walk that walk. According well as the being an accurate descrip to the Assistant Registrar for Technology, Dawn Cavart, Registrar's office. tion, doesn't sell. there are three major areas seniors should be aware of as Hotel prices may • Four randomly picked they approach the end of the academic road. vary on graduation Individuals could be so differ First, seniors must meet all minimum hours and GPA weekend. ent — Although the regis requirements on their status sheet. Each senior must According to Days trar's office has incoming stu have at least a 2.0 GPA, unless It's specified differently Inn, prices are $105 dents fill out a roommate for the senior's major. to $125 per day for compatibility sheet, I think Second, each senior must complete all of the necessary two people. The that they either ignore the Christian/Community service requirements before the Comfort Inn charges forms or, in an attempt at student's degree can be posted. $100 for two par sadistjc humor, try to com Third, all of the appropriate forms need to be signed by ents. Payments bine the four most apposite the appropriate forms needs to be signed by the regis must be made 30 applicants. trar's office and the student's advisor before the gradua days prior to the In ending l want to say that tion contract Is completed. This Includes course substi guests arrival. The I have learned much at tutions, waivers and requests to take correspondence Hampton Inn prices Liberty. And the majority of courses. range from $99 to this knowledge I wanted to For those seniors graduating in December, all course $110 and, surpris work must be done by Dec. 15. Students eligible for ingly, the Hilton learn. The above are the UEZAH CROSBY exceptions. graduation In May, must have all course work done by charges only $120 May 1. If there are any problems that are hindering stu to $140. THE LONG AWAITED DAY — Ex Chainpionites corpe diem. "Jerry"
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WHO'S THAT CRAZY LADY? — Dr. Ellen Black made a guest appearance at the second annu al Coffee House. Maybe she will be the next MC? (left). LU Senior Marc Andre per formed his song, "Still They Call." The song was written over the summer and Andre wrote it for one of his friends back home (right). TED WOOLVORD
TED WOOLPORD UP* By BECKY WALKER and STEPHANI s/iwE JAMES f iMtf&x&i %m Life! Reporters :•:•>:•>: •:::-:->:-:-:-x':'x>'>::::::x::"::x::::X'::-:o:-:o/X':-:-:v;
kop 10 lists, city lights and the required talk show host desk. This is the setting for your ordinary talk show. ; . • « "" , ~. • [ TNow take this setting and add a line-up of talented acts, a menu of food and drink and a rowdy audience and you have an LU Coffee House. Welcome to the second student talent show of the year, $M "Late Night" style, with an extraordinary twist. «••*:•:: The audience came In floods, packing the gymnasium floor. Nose-bleed seats, otherwise known as the bleachers, were filled with those who could not find a seat on the •?,, " '\••''•'•, • ^y" "*oy^ ***r*% ground. Anxious faces awaited the show as the lights dimmed, marking the beginning of the program. . ;. * • ' * mmVd BW^i * -ijfoy • •• **^4|fe:"
Top 3 Worst Coffee House Hosts; 3. MarkHine 2. Jeff Coleman 1. Steve Kyle
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3. "Wrasslin's fake." 2. "Please give me the small bag of pork rinds." TED WOOLVORD 1. "We don't keep INTRODUCING THE LEADER OF THE PACK FLY GIRLS — The group, The Red Tricycle, performed a lip-sync to the tune, "Leader of the Pack." The crowd loved the 50s choreography and the motorcycle, otherwise known as the little red tri firearms in this house." cycle (above). HERE IS YOUR HOST OF TONIGHT'S SHOW, MATT GALLAGHER — Gallagher kept the Coffee House audi ence laughing till dawn with his jokes and slams on ran dom LU stu dents and fac ulty members, (far left). RAP TALK — The group Disciples 4 Christ brought the crowd to their feet.
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V E0&J&' Page Bl, Liberty Champion Tuesday, November 11, 1997 LU's killer thriller Page B4 Nobles sets Norfolk turf aflame with a fiery running game passing attempts. This was only the By MARK HOGSED second game this season that Anderson Champion Reporter failed to throw for more than 200 yards. Liberty's football team moved one Flames kicker Phil Harrelson gave step closer to a Division I-AA playoff Liberty a 10-0 advantage with a career berth Saturday by shutting down long 48-yard field goal in the second Guest Columnist Norfolk State 17-6 in front of the quarter. Harrleson has hit 11 of 16 Spartans' Nov. 8, homecoming crowd attempted field goals this year. jeremypiontek of more than 6.000. At 8-1, the Flames Following the ensuing klckoff, LU are In the best position they've been In stuffed the Spartans on four straight League swap this late In the season since 1979 when plays and took over possession on the they finished 9-1-1. NSU 12-yard line. The Flames capital changes US The Spartans are Just 2-7 on the sea ized Immediately on a 12-yard touch son, but LU Head Coach Sam down pass from Anderson to wide Rutigliano commented earlier this week receiver Glenwood Ferebee. pastime that the contest with Norfolk would be When the halftime gun sounded, Well, baseball fens. It's com more challenging than it appeared. the scoreboard read Liberty 17, ing. The realignment monster "They might not have a great record, Norfolk State 0. of major league baseball has but they've played teams tough," he Liberty finished the game with 17 already begun Its attack. said. "They've got a lot of talent" points, which Is 18 points under its Now some of you could care LU jumped on top 7-0 late in the first season average. less about realignment, but quarter on a 40-yard touchdown run Defensively, the Flames expected a there are far-reaching Impli by Stacy Nobles. Nobles, Liberty's team passing game from the Spartans. cations, particularly in my scoring leader, has 12 touchdowns on "Norfolk State Is a run-and-shoot team case, that make It a topic the season and Saturday he led the that throws the ball like crazy," said somewhat close to my heart Flames' ground attack with 142 rush Rutigliano earlier this week. You see, I'm a Milwaukee ing yards. He has broken the 100-yard Coach Sam's prediction was correct, Brewers fen. rushing barrier In four games this year. as NSU's quarterback, Robert Morris, Last week, the Brewers Norfolk State's blitzing defense made threw 44 times for nearly 300 yards. found their little niche In his the afternoon tough for LU quarterback These passes, however, resulted In only tory — even if It wasn't a Ben Anderson and his offensive line. one touchdown and two Interceptions. World Series title. Anderson, who came into the game LU linebackers Jamie Christian and SHAWN ELDRIDGE Bud Sellg, the acting com averaging 246 passing yards per con IT TAKES TWO TO TANGO — LU defensive lineman Jarrod Everson tussles with a Cal- missioner of baseball and test, was held to 139 yards on 12-19 — Please see Flames Page B5 Poly opponent in last week's impressive win. The Flames are 8-1 with just two games owrusr of Milwaukee's baseball left in the season. Next week Liberty faces Hofstra in the final home matchup. club, formally announced, Friday, Nov. 7, that the Brewers would switch to base 9 ball's National League. M-soccer It was called one of the ITftO ths fldU 55GCLSOIT worst-kept secrets in baseball, but it's no longer a rumor. The falls 0-1 Brewers will sharpen their Dunton hires assistant hoop coach spikes to play against the likes "Chuck Martin is a man league play four tiroes, of Barry Bonds, Mike Piazza, in semis •^^mmpvts serv- and has won 20 or more and... Mark McGwire. .ile and the pursuit games for the last Ave MUwaukee becomes the first By AMY BENNETT men'* basketball of excellence at the fore seasons. team of the 1900s to switch Champion Reporter Flames not only sport a front of his fife's goals." Before coaching at from one league to the other. new look on the hard Dunton said. "His maturi Colony, Martin was the All good things must end, as did court for the 1997-98 sea The Brewers were the ty level will certainly boy's head coach at youngest member of the AL's the LU men's soccer season. son, but behind the clip strengthen our staff as Houston High School in The Injury-plagued Flames fin board as wefi. Less than well as be a positive Central Division. Big Lake, Ala. In four Some smile at the change, ished the year 13-4 and headed into Impact for our overall ath- years. Martin's Houston the Big South Conference Including Hall-of-Famer, resigned from the head hoopsters made It to the Hank Aaaron. Tournament as the top-seed, earn coaching position. Interim "fMartlns) ability to state championship ing a first round bye. "I think It's a wonderful Coach Randy Dunton teach the game and raott- game three times, win thing for baseball," Aaron Friday, Nov. 7, brought the start announced the hiring of a ning twice. of semi-final action as Liberty took said; "It's a great day for new assistant high level of performance Martin's feats Include Milwaukee." on the No. 4 seeded team, South Chuck Martin, head is easily seen within his being named Alaska state Alabama University, which Just high school coach of the Aaron began his career as a boy's basketball coach at team's accomplishments." member of the Milwaukee Joined the Big South this year. Colony High School In Dunton said. year In 1991. and region The Jaguars scored the lone goal of coach of the year In 1991. Braves In 1954, That's a Palmer, Ala. will fill Martin has posted a given. But only the seasoned the match Just before halftime. Stefan Dunton's former posi 211-52 record in the last 1994 and 1997. Thordarson headed-ln the ball off of baseball enthusiasts can tell tion with the Flames decade. He has coached "We have known each you that he finished his career a corner kick by Justin Rosenblad. hoop squad. at Colony High School other for over 10 years Despite out-shooting SAU 14-5 wearing the uniform of a "The Lord has definite since 1992. recording and IVe witnessed the Milwaukee Brewer. on the game, nine of which came In ly had His hand hi this 125 wins to Just 31 loss impact of his authentic the second half, LU could not get Now you're still wondering decision, giving me the es. At Colony, his team devotion to our Lord how the realignment affects one past Arve Warholm, the opportunity to coach at captured four league Jesus Christ," Dtinton Jaguars goalkeeper. you. That depends entirety on in the (Liberty University J. championships and three said of his friend Martin. Who you root for. With the For those who were at the Oct 10 ith the Martin said. "1 believe the state finishes, Including •He is a tremendous Brewers* move to the NL home game against South Alabama, : Ministries team. After a 10»potnt Lord made Oils possible a second-place finish in match for our staff and Central, that division becomes this contest may sound vaguely for me. and i can't wait to 1996-97. He also led his universtty. I look forward the largest in baseball, now familiar. In fact, both the regular net started." team unscathed through to working with him." f 76-74. with six teams. season game and the tournament Tampa Bay's expansion game are almost Identical In nature. franchise, the Devil Rays, will Both were won by South Alabama join the AL's Eastern Division, on a corner kick which was headed while the Detroit Tigers will In to score the only goal of the game. shift to the AL Central. For Liberty though, tills bss ends Reeves' girls take center court Arizona's new team Joins the the career of seven seniors whoVe ranks of the NL West played and grown together for years. recognition. "Street and Smith's" 97 college With the advent of inter- Flames fens must say goodbye to By LAURELEI MILLER basketball Issue named LU's Elena Klsseleva a Sports Editor league play last season, it Joe Larson, one of LU's all-time best preseason honorable mention All-American. seems that the lines of distinc goalies, Mike Rohrer, Ryan Trumbo, Last year's laurels lie behind them, and Below the names of the top 25 teams In the tion are disappearing in base Mark Newton, Kevin Huffinan, Kent with a successful year under their belt, the country, the magazine listed Liberty's team in ball. It remains to be seen Dobson and Eli Rogers. Lady Flames Cinderella team has matured. the "Best of the Rest" among the likes of whether the shifts will spawn After the team's stellar 6-0 start, They're ready to face the giants both spiritu Clemson, Auburn, LSU, Old Miss, Tennessee new regional rivalries. Tech and Tulane. countless injuries thwarted its ally and physically. ::: The Inter-league games of After the impressive turn-around season that "I think It's great exposure for the kids, and ^H 1PjH progress, but with a strong season • • 1 *3JSAXM last season were a novelty, and performance from Liberty freshmen, Liberty's hoop girls enacted and the exciting Big I'm proud of them," Head Coach Rick Reeves •&Yt" they commonly sold out But the soccer team should also be con South win that sent them to the NCAA said. "I'm happy too, that they got In there ... ""' 9 novelty lasts ortty so long — tenders In the future. Tournament, the Flames received national IVe read that magazine almost all my life. I even In Milwaukee. With Miller remember before we even had girls' Park slated to open for regular basketball back in the sixth and sev season play In the year 2000, enth grades, everybody bought the Brewers are entering Into "Street and Smith's.' That is THE an experimental new era. magazine for college basketball." I could fuss and complain "It's quite an honor. I'm realty ^BM about fr*e rule changes: designat thrilled," he continued and added that ed hitters and such, but why? the mention has affected future 1 can breathe much easier, scheduling. "I'm having a very difficult now that the name, Chicago, time scheduling for 98-99 because a holds an entirety new meaning lot of teams that traditionally played PILE PHOTO for me. Who could complain us every year, are dropping us. Some Sarah Wilkerson when division competition even said We don't want to play the comes fromth e Cubbies instead Street and Smith' team.'" which Is to serve Christ" of the Sox? Reeves commented that all the Coach Reeves sees maintaining a Christian attention stemming from last sea witness and relying on Christ even when we have e-mail! feel free to son's achievements doesn't add extra things are going great as the biggest pressure write me with comments pressure to repeat the performance. his team faces. arid suggestions for the "I don't think you feel any pressure "When we get what we want, I think we even champion sports section. when you don't play for the rewards have to work harder to guard our testimony.S o thanks, iaurelei miller of any man," Reeves said. "We wanna that's where 1 think the pressure Is. We've been win, yeah, but we're never gonna put champion sports editor LUCham pion @ aol .com winning In front of our first priority — Please see Injuries Page B5 Page B2, Liberty Champion Tuesday;Novembern^997
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games? My answer Is, I'm not All postseason aspirations Will C - Jim Mcllvaine really sure — but it centers be placed squarely on the per G - Hersey Hawkins around an unproductive bench. formances of these two Incredi G - Gary Payton With a better bench, particularly ble front court players, A healthy a more mobile center — goodbye, Robinson, an emerging Duncan Seattle has a really good team Muresan — the Wizards' starting and a host of solid role players -maybe even better wldi Vin five would have the necessary should all work together to make Baker having replaced the dis personnel for a legitimate playoff basketball tn San Antonio some contented Shawn Kemp at the run. thing beautiful, again. I would power forward position. What definitely look for these guys they are sorely lacking is a legit Central Division around playoff time. center - Jim Mcllvaine for $33 We'll million, youVe got to be kidding Chicago Bulls s ««?. Minnesota Timberwolves me. Gary The Glove* Payton projected Starters T h Projected Starters continues to show that he is on By Rob Lawrence play of All star an awesome one at F/G —^TonlKukoc Smits in the Midwest that. Veteran role players Atlantic Division F - Kevin Garnett F — Dennis Rodman plvdti the ras* Division F - Tom Gugllotta should provide quality back-up C ~ Lttc Longtey bounding of the C - Stanley Roberts minutes for this fantastic start New York Knicks G — Michael Jordan Davlses (Antonio and Dale), Houston Rockets G/F-Doug West ing four, so sorry Jim. If Baker Projected Starters G — Ron Harper the shooting/scoring of Miller Projected Starters G - Stephen Marbury does as well here as he did in Once Scottie Ptppen recovers and Mullin and lastly the assists The Minnesota Timberwolves Milwaukee, look for the Sonics F — Larry Johnson from foot surgery he will return courtesy of Jackson will all F - Charles Barkley are a team of the future. to have an outstanding year. F— Charles Oakley to the Bulls starting lineup and; determine whether or not Bird F/G - Mario File Building around the solid nucle C — Patrick Ewing will be in French Lick during the alongside Michael Jordan, lead C -Hakeem Olajuwon us of Marbury, Garnett and Portland Trafiblazers G — Allah Houston playoffs or on the sidelines. the Bulls to their sixth title. G - Clyde Drexler Gugllotta, the Timberwolves are Projected Starters G — Chris Childs Sure, the Bulls are older, but G - Matt MalMey headed m the directions of win- I'm a Bulls fan front the Big they are still capable of getting Atlanta Hawks This just might be the last title nlhgbig. If their role players can F-Brian Grant Apple — can that be? Yes, but I'! the Job done against anyone. Projected Starters run for the "Big Three* - Charles contribute and tf the team as a F/C/Rasheed Wallace be the first to acknowledge that Bulls fans ought to savor this F — Tyrone Corbta Barkley, Clyde Dreader and whole can mentally withstand C - Aryydas Sabonis my fellow New Yorkers are play sixth title; because Jerry Krause F — Christian Laettner Hakeem Ol^uwOn. These three the newly acquired expectations G - Isaiah Rider ing good basketball, Ewing is still is bound and determined to C — Dlkembe Mutombo are getting older, slower and - except to see die Wolves run G - Kenny Anderson the man — but now he's got a more prone to injury, but alas, break up this winning nucleus G — Steve Smith ning in the playoffs again, The Trallblazers are young, supporting cast. Jeff Van Gundy they're winners, They will win and begin retooling for the G — Mookie Blaylock Throw In a dependable center talented, big, strong and quick- and his boys will probably win the Midwest Division by sheer future. The championship is and a shooting guard who can they will do well tills season. 60 games, but as long as MJ Is in determination before being theirs to lose— but remember, The trio of Dlkembe Mutorabo, start- not Doug Wesfe-7.8 ppg as Physically, the sky is the limit ehlcago, the Knicks will once defeated in the playoffs by the the Bulls haven't been very good Christian Laettner and Steve a starter last year, and the for this team; mentally, they again lose in the L.A. Lakers. Youth will prevail, Smith is the nucleus of this bur Timberwolves could really pro could self-destruct at any Conference Finals. die veteran Rockets Will lose, geoning team. With virtually no gress in the postseason. minute. The starters will contin and Charles Barkley will retire - Detroit Pistons production coming from their ue to get the Job done this sea- or maybe he won't? Miami Heat Projected Starters bench, the Hawks will rely heav sort, Which allows us to ask the ily On restarting five to get die real question, "Will Portland's Utah Jazz F—Grant Hill Job done. They have strong lead LA. Lakers young talent blossom into the F—JaraalMashbum Projected Starters F —TheoRatliff ership under Lenny Wllkens and Projected Starters stars they're expected to F — P. J. Brown C~ Brian Williams must simply continue to grow as become?" I think so. Kelvin C —Isaac Austin G — Joe Dumars a team and assert themselves F - Bryon Russell F - Robert Horry cato, Jermaine O'Neal, G — Voshon Lenard G — Llndsey Hunter offensively in a more efficient F • Karl Malone Dontonlo Wingfleld and Gary G — Tim Hardaway F/C - Blden Campbell The Pistons have two stars in manner, until Michael Jordan C- Greg Ostertag C ;•• Shaquille O'Neal Trent should all progress quite The style of play that coach Pat Grant Hill and Joe Dumars and retires and allows the Hawks to G - Jeff Hornacek G/F - Eddie Jones well as the season unfolds. Riley has brought to Miami isn't some promising role players in continue their playoff adven G - Shandbn Anderson G - Nick Van Exel pretty, but like It was in New tures. With John Stockton out With Theo Ratllff, Llndsey Hunter and The Lakers are the most tal Phoenix Suns I York, It's effective. Mourning and an Injury, Karl Malone the Brian Williams. Doug Collins 4 ented team in die NBA. Even Projected Starters Hardaway will lead the Heat to league's reigning MVP. must be needs better rebounding, in Charlotte Hornets though O'Neal missed 31 games another stellar season, en route a very lonely man. In their com creased pivot producUon and to Projected Starters last season, they sUH finished F - Rex Chapman to being defeated by the Knicks bined 25 seasons, the terrific win the big games that count if with a 56-26 record-only one F - Clifford Robinson like they should have been last tandem of Malone and he wants to take his team on a F/O — Glen Rice game behind the Pacific C - John Williams year. They would have had it not serious journey toward the F— Anthony Mason Stockton have missed just eight Division-winning Seattte Super- G - Kevin Johnson been for P.J. Brown bodyslam- Finals. Hats off to Joe Dumars C —VTadeDlvac games. Until Stockton returns, sontcs. This year they will Win G•'•- Jason Kldd mlng Charlie Ward during Game for being such a bright spot in G •— Bobby Phills the Jazz will have a tough row to the Pacific as well as the Danny Alnge is doing some 5 of the playoffs. the league, and to Grant Hill for G — David Wesley hoe. Luckily, Coach Jerry Sloan Western Conference Finals strange tilings in Phoenix, but if remaining poised and level-head The Charlotte Hornets are has assembled some respectable before being defeated by the it ain't broke, don't try to fix it. in Wizards ed amidst so many arrogant for real. They went 6&-2S last talent such as Bryon Russel, Bulls in the Finals; however, With three outstanding guards, young players, season and look to ^ a defi Greg Ostertag and Shandon they will win It all In -98-V9. ''"il&Chaph&iD, Johnson artdlKiiSc^ nite factor in the playoffs this Anderson to help the Maflman With Kobe Bryant getting better the Suns will continue to long- F — Juwan Howard Indiana Pacers year. Glen Rice proved during make his postseason deliveries. with every game and solid role distance bomb, run like race F —Chris Webber Projected Starters the All Star game that he can players who know how to con horses and full-count pressure C — Gheorghe Muresan San Antonio Spurs flat-out score. Combined with tribute and win - "showtime"will teams Into submission. If they G — Colbert Cheaney Projected Starters F —Chris Mullin Anthony Mason doing bis return to the Great Western can get quality minutes from G — Rod Strickland F— Dale Davis point-power forward thing and Forum. Oh yeah, by the way, front counters Cliff Robinson, Seeing as my fiancee Is from F-Sean Elliot C — Rik Smits the produictivtty from Vlade they love Shaquille O'Neal - need John "Red Hot" Williams, Danny Maryland and an avid Bullets — F/C - Tim Duncan G—Reggie Miller Divac, the Hornets are looking J Manning and Mark Bryant they cops, I mean Wizards — fan, 1 C - David Robinson G— Mark Jackson to make a serious run in the should do well come tourney write this commentary with G - Vlnny Del Negro The Indiana Pacers are a vet playoffs this year. The acquisi Seattle Supersonlcs time. Defense and rebounding much thought as to my future G - Avery Johnson will determine the fate of this eran team —* Larry Bird is a vet tion of guards Phills and Projected Starters life on this earth. You're asking Tim Duncan is an incredible eran player but a rookie coach. Wesley filled the missing yourself, how can a team with talent, but David Robinson is Can Bird get professional bas pieces in Charlotte's playoff F - Detief Schrempf this much talent not win more still the "man'* is San Antonio. ketball in Indiana to come alive? puzzle. F-Vtn Baker listed in order of jUiish.
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LU's killer v-balla phrase describin g a thrillergnnje when one player score s <\ACB73 (^MNTART By ERIK SMALL double digits in klUs. digs and blocks. Akpama was Champion Reporter the first Lady Flame to ever accomplish such a per Strolling onto the Vines Center floor,decke d out and formance. After just one year, she Jumped to third In looking good In her uniform, she appears... docile and the LU record books forblock s with a total of 148. sweet Up at the net, hanging in the air. ready to As o sophomore, Akpama has mode her mark a attack, she appears... INTIMIDATING. little deeper. In each of the volleyball team's four NBA's Barkley barks up the The sport Is volleyball. The athlete Is tournaments this year, Akpama received All- Anlhonia Akpama from Lagos, Nigeria. The Tournament honors, i still am surprised every time Jersey number Is three: this is the number I receive another award," she said. wrong tree; his bar room opponents fear. Before Akpama played for LU, she traveled with the Akpama Is a tremendous athlete who, In her two Nigerian National team. She led that team to the years at Liberty, has already made her mark. African volleyball championships where she was antics send him to jail again 'Anthonia is an athlete who possesses a lot of skill," named MVP. Head Coach Chris Phillips explained. "She has such You may think... Nigeria is a long way from liberty, Barkley has laced charges lor that he "snapped" although he how did she even hear about LU? Remember men's By BRIAN WOOLFORD knew that Just turning away uncapped potential; 1 don't think she has any idea Champion Reporter bar room lights. Currently, of how good she can really be." basketball star Peter Aluma? He was also fromLagos . Barkley Is undefeated In his would have been the more Aluma heard that the volleyball coach was recruit The moment that 5 fool 2 Inch court appearances, far better appropriate decision. IF ~ ing, and he mentioned to Phillips thai he knew some Jorge Lugo landed on llie side than his NBA Finals record. If Lugo would have been one who could be an asset walk outside of an Orlando bar Usually, his actions are taken armed wllh anything more than The basketball player called Akpama and said that two weeks ago, Charles Barkley lightly by the fans and media Just a glass of waler, then the LU might be Interested In recruiting her. And the rest was once again thrust Into the because they consider this four women sitting at Barkley's of the story will always be a part of Flames history. limelight lor his actions off the behavior to be "normal" for table could have been seriously ^Ej iJs The biggest thrill that Akpama gets from playing basketball court. Barkley. harmed. volleyball aside from a win, 1$ the kill. 1 feel like I'm Lugo was tossed through the Barkley has the reputation of As In most situations Involving Invincible. 1 put fearInt o the other team, and 1 know restaurant glass window by being playful and candid when it superstar athletes, many people i that 1 got the Job done." Akpama said. Barkley for apparently throwing comes to the media but he's per came to Barkley's defense. " p 1 Appearing as a volleyball giant, it seems like nothing Ice on the Houston Rockets lor celved as being aggressive when Rockets team official Tim Frank said, "We don't believe he 4 *> % could get in her way. Akpama reminisced about an ward. Barkley was charged with he feels he Is being threatened. embarrassing moment, The worst was when a short aggravated battery and spent the His actions In this case were would overreact to a situation little 5-foot-2-lnch person Jumped up and blocked one night in Jail. especially troubling because he without Just cause." IJKZASI CHOSBY of my kills. That will never happen again." This Is not the first time that violated the faith and trust of Apparently the "Just cause" in DIGGETY — Anthonla Akpama digs with no Looking inside Akpama, there's a lot more than those who look up to him. this case was Barkley's desire to shovel and keeps teams at bay with slam- Barkley has had trouble with the just volleyball. Theres a person with a passion for public. Three limes before. In his own admission, he said protect his ego. thin ktOs and pancake dives. Christ and His will. She's leaving her plans after In her freshman year, Akpama earned first-team Liberty in God's hands. She has a while to think All-Conference honors and the Big South Rookie of about her future anyway, but a good place to start the Year title.Sh e also went down In the score: books might be the AVP tour ... she said she'd like to with three different occurrences of a triple double -**«- become the next Gabrielle Recce. L. 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By ERIK SMALL The Lady Flames soccer team mented, "We didn't mark tight Champion Reporter ended its post season play with a enough and gave up an early goal. 4-0 loss to first round Big South We really didn't start out the game Tournament oppo with a good team effort." nent University of The Lady Flames' offensive Maryland-Baltimore efforts Included a one-on-one Spend a day with County Thursday, break by Flames senior midfielder Nov. 6 at Radford Jerri Lucido, but she wasn't able to University. capitalize. "They're a better team The Flames end their than when we played them the first season with a 6-13 time during the regular season," the finish, tying the pro Coach Price added. gram's record for wins After his first year as the women's previously held by the head coach, Price said of the season '89 Flames, (6-9-1). as a whole, "We didn't expect to win UMBC tallied three six games, and we're very happy November 15!! first half goals (10th, with that aspect of the season. We 30th and 35th min started out with promise and utes) and added one potential, and I feel that is some Come out and witness exciting football goal late in the sec thing we can build on for next year." ond half to advance The Flames graduate six seniors, action at Williams Stadium as two TED WOOI.FORD to the semifinals. four starters, and are seeking to nationally ranked teams do battle for a BALLET IT'S NOT — As usual, Jeri Lucido Liberty Head Coach improve their contention in the Big strides ahead of her opponent. James Price com South Conference next season. berth in the NCAA I-AA Playoffs! However, the team's morale was she'll take over for Wall, and Flori Injuries could dampened a bit after injuries struck Willie will post-up at the center. two key players. In practice four The Flames also plarf to work with affect season weeks ago, starting senior Erin Wall 5-foot-10-lnch freshman Irene Sloof FOOTBALL suffered an anterior crutiated liga (EE-RAIN-UH SLOAF) from the — Continued from Page Bl ment In her right knee—which could Netherlands' Junior National team. sideline her for the season. And last "As far as wins and losses ... we'd LIBERTY vsrHeF8jTRA-% successful, OK, but we're not gonna week, doctors believe Jennifer Jess like to go back to the NCAA let it change us. We're still gonna be endured the same injury. Tournament That's our long term 1:30 the humble Christian team that we Reeves said, "The injuries have goal," Reeves said. "But my primary '; were before," Reeves continued, affected the season and our start goal Is to have Just as good a testi "We're still gonna put the Lord first ing lineup tremendously." mony or better than last year." Marriot|||§^erve luncfi at the stadium in our lives." With those adjustments, Reeves' Reeves hopes to work through the The Lady Flames didn't rest all will be starting All Conference play season's adversities and keep the and fabuious prices will be given way! summer. They were busy preparing ers Elena Kisseleva and Sharon and rest of the Lady Flames free from for this season and Coach Reeves Sarah Wilkerson. Sarah will handle injury. "I'm gonna accept whatever's Wear your Liberty apparel to the game! said that it showed. the ball at the point and Sharon will put on us," the coach said, "and we'll "They're very goal oriented. I shoot as the 2-guard. Kisseleva will deal with it as best we can." But he Come to the Bonfire on Thursday, thought they would come back in settle back into the four spot with adds that regardless of the win/toss pretty good shape, but they sur an occasional appearance at the column, the team testimony is what November 13 at 10:00 p.m. at the David's passed my expectations. They came three. Kirsten Bliss has earned a will determine the success of the back in great shape," he said. start as the small forward where season. "Jerry" Place parking lot.
Flames slay Spartans Plus, don't miss the first regular season 17-6 for 8th victory home men's basketball game: — Continued from Page Bl Liberty is facing two of Its most challenging and crucial games of Larry Jordan finished the game the year over the next two weeks with six and five unassisted tack against Hofstra (Nov. 15) and LIBERTY ire ELON les, respectively. This defensive wall Appalachian State (Nov. 22). Both left the Spartans with a net game ranked In the nation's top 20. 730 P.M. total of-9 rushing yards. The Despite some minor injuries and Spartans' half dozen points came late season wearines, the Flames in the fourth quarter when the remain confident "I tell them we're Flames gave up a touchdown on at nine weeks, so if you're not an 18-yard pass from Morris to hurtin', you shouldn't be playln'," wide receiver Tyrone Sellers. said Rutlgliano. Liberty opponents this season, ! In their final home match-up of • • .«*>- >••• k\ «*'<#*s*rw*t!»¥«t*tv- • • average 16 points per game. The the year, the Flames take on TED WOOLFOHD impressive Flames held the Hofstra Saturday, Nov. 15, at WILEY RTLEY — Jesse Riley Spartans well under that 1:30 p.m. tackles his job as an LU defend- TAKE A "BRAIN BREAK n with Little Caesars PizzalPizza! Liberty University Student Discount Specials 1 large Pizza with 1 topping 1 small Pizza with 1 topping 1 medium Pizza with 1 topping regular price $9.70 regular price $5.25 regular price $7.45 Liberty Discount -$4.00 Liberty Discount -$2.00 Liberty Discount -$3.00 Your Price $5.70 Your Price $3.25 Your Price $4.45 DEUVEREDFRE Wards Rd. 237-2222 Timberiake Rd. 239-3333
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t Page B6, Liberty Champion Tuesday^oveinber^lM997 OPINION
If I ran things, I'd start by raising .The Lilierty • my scholarship ... Change Is good. President John Borek, Jr. spent almost an entire hour addressing proposed change for LU at a recent Student Senate meeting. He men tioned some wonderful ideas: a food The Official Newspaper of Liberty University court, the addition of three stories to Established 1983 DeMoss and much more. The common thread binding all of "...Where the Spirit of the Lord Is. there Is Liberty" (2 Corinthians 3:17) Borek's suggestions was money. It will take money to see all of these things come to their fruition. Well, being the thoughtful guy that I Entering high school am, I've got a few changes I'd like to pro pose. None of which will tack expenses on to your bill. The first thing was a poor decision I'd do: coed lob App^rodrnately 100 Liberty students went to E.C. Glass High School Monday morn bies. I know, to ing to share the Gospel and take a stand against abortion. Good Idea... In theory. some the thought The LU students, organized by the Rev. Flip Benhara, executive director of of college-aged Operation Rescue National, entered the high school, disrupting the day of class guys and girls in es and Jeopardizing the safety of E.C. Glass students. Before all was said and the same room done, 50 police officers had to escort LU students from the building and off without adult school grounds. supervision seems prepos To make matters worse, B.C. Glass officials reported some LU students lying Parents can be a valuable terous. MATT about their identity upon being asked to leave the building. The LU students said they were actually E.C. Glass students. But for most of SWINEHAR^^^^^^^^_T ^ Within reason, one can speculate that most — if not all — of the students us college stu source of life lessons dents, it would offer a chance to social attended the campus church service in which Benham preached, Sunday evening. It's not Thanksgiving yet, but I have the time or money for them. Whether or not Rev. Benham encouraged LU students to enter the high school is ize with some of our best friends. We something I'm thankful for, so I'll Jump Alcohol has destroyed enough lives could watch television, play cards or Just not known. But. seeing as how it is illegal to enter a building to engage in a protest, the gun a bit. and broken enough families already, and Benham should have made it clear to LU students to remain outside the building. sit and chat Imagine all this without I reflect back on some lessons I enough smokers have coughed their having to trek all the way up to David's We at the Cnarapton agre« that both spreaotitig the Gospelatidfprotesting abor learned from my parents. Some they lives away with lung cancer. I don't want tion are very worthy causes. In fact, Christians are called to spread the Gospeliri Place, which happens to be a freshman taught me by rote, some by example. to be a statistic. watering hole, anyway. the Great Commission. However, this was not the way to do it Benham and the (Unfortunately, Mom will probably read 6. My parents have taught me (mostly LU students could have obtained a permit from the city of Lynchburg and protest The second thing I'd do is save the my finished column before I do, so she's through bitter necessity) the value of necks of my fellow male students. No, I ed peacefully on the sidewalks without any problem. bound to think I'm currying favor. I'm financial frugality. My mom can stretch a The damage has been done to LU's reputation. Parents of E.C. Glass students don't mean by making excuses to the not, though a fresh batch of chocolate dollar "till Washington screams," as Dad girls for their behavior. have made phone calls to LU, upset about what occurred. Next time, whether led chip cookies would be nice.) says. TheyVe taught me (through mis by an adult or students, a protest needs to be done within legal restraints. I'd make a slight change to the guys Let me Just list of few of these lessons takes!) the danger of debt I still don't class dress code. May I suggest letting for the reader's consideraUon. have a credit card and my station wagon, males go to class sporting a nice collared 1. While I have flunked In this area late rugged though It is. Is paid for. shirt?. Instead of suffocating in a self- ly, I'm thankful for my mom's early IVe learned not to Jump at the first made noose. Fan support for football encouragement to memorize Scripture. opportunity; to prioritize what things are Yeah yeah, we've all heard the sermon My spiritual condition today, such as it is, Important enough to spend my money on. that a shirt and tie promote a profes is largely due to this. This should come in handy if I have any sional atmosphere. But, if a professional team has been pitiful Almost by the time I learned to talk, I left after the business office gets their cut atmosphere is the Intent, why can you knew many Bible verses. I used to win all 7. Last but not least, my parents taught see girls wearing t-shirts, sweat shirts, it's not often that sports make it Onto the opinion page, but this subject the Bible Trivia games. More Importantly, me how to stand alone; how to stand up ball caps and tennis shoes? deserves mention. The Liberty Flames football team has Just two weeks left, in I have a store of God's written Word where for what's right when others (even fellow I don't suggest changing the girls the regular season and it is on the verge of a historic moment The team Is in I can easily get It Thanks, moml Christians) don't share my convictions. dress code one iota. I Just think that a realistic position to win a spot In tile Division i-AA playoffs for the first time 2. My dad taught me the same lesson This Is one of those lessons they taught guys should be able to loosen up a bit in school history. ->•«.«> Abe Lincoln's father taught him. He said by example. I remember when they first Seriously, a guy can't even wear a '^GniWovV^uSeFlaines'defeated the i9th-ranked team in the country, win once, "My father taught me to work, but came up with the wacky Idea of home sweater without dying in a shirt and tie ning a spot as the 22nd-ranked team in their own right. It was a great moment he never taught me to like it" schooling. We were the odd men underneath. Something's not right here. in LU football histoxy. I still don't like work; I reckon out (maybe we still are!). The third thing I'd change is the Why then was Williams Stadium a ghost town at game time? Only 3,000-odd I never will. Virginia law didn't look very annoying chain doohickey on the back fans speckled the seats for what turned out to be a great offensive shootout Yet I know the value of work kindly on such strange prac entrance to campus. Here, in a city of 75,000-plus people, on a campus of 5.000 students. What's now. I feel much better when tices, and my parents found Why on earth is it locked at 10 p.m.? with the fan apathy? I'm doing something produc themselves in court in defense What would It hurt to wait until curfew to True, this year's team has fewplayers who have One-man star quality. Yet a tive. I like the feeling of coming of what they felt God had lock it? If visibility of a train is the con total team effort has propelled them to an 8-1 mark with two games to play. home at the end of the day directed them to do. cern, the chain should be locked at dusk. The team has certainly done Its part to provide fan interest Now It's time for exhausted but satisfied. I still Our church, in fact all the Here's one for Marriott Why cant com fans to show their support wouldn't do it If I didn't get churches of Lynchburg, were muter students with meal plans eat more it's sad that smaller, less talented programs can fill a stadium full of a cheer paid, but... deafenlngly silent after all, their than once In a designated meal time? ing home crowd, while the crowds at LU games can be seen only with the aid 3.1 have no Idea If I Ve learned ••••• ••• Christian schools weren't under One morning, I had already eaten of a microscope. Come on 'fens," where'syour team spirit? this lesson yet; at this rate I'll never know. attack; why bother? On;y one family breakfast and was going to go back in to Last Saturday the Flames beat Norfolk Stote, a teani with a 2-7 mark, which But my parents showed me how to make stood with us, yet my parents, to defiance Marriott to enjoy a cup of Joe with a has been known to draw crowds of 20,000. When they come back to Williams a marriage work I'm sure they disagreed of a court order, continued to do what friend. I was turned away for a reason Stadium next weekend, LU fans ou|ht to pack It out The gridiron boys have on occasion, but IVe never seen them they felt was right unfathomable by my thought process. put on a great show this year. Now it's time somebody saw them do it argue to front of me, much less fight They were scared to death, to be sure If a commuter student only has five 4. They taught me the value of (to this day my mom cringes at the sound or eight meals a week, what difference church. As a kid I hated it. Church of police sirens), but they continued to the does it make when he/she uses them? was a decided impediment to my face of the might of the Commonwealth of C'mon Marriott, you won't lose out on Quotes of the week,.. weekend. I preferred to play all day. Virginia. In 1982 the law was liberalized, this one, really. After all, how could I go through the making their choice legal and reducing The last thing I'd change is the "Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power, for Thou agony of getting all dressed up on the persecution. mandatory attendance at Super hast created all things; and for Thy pleasure they are and were created." God's prescribed day of rest? I find that I don't scare easily; If I see Conference. Now though, I'm at church every something as right, more often than not I'm not sure if it's done to make visitors Psalm 19:1 time the doors are open. I love to have I'll fight for It no matter what. Whether or think there's a packed crowd or what a part in the service; I love to be a not It's popular with the world, or even But, I do know that mandatory atten part of the praise. with fellow Christians, IVe found the dance for a three-day, multi-hour con The secret of success is constancy of purpose.'* Benjamin Disraeli When I have to miss a service, or God strength to stand alone. ference is not the most attractive thing forbid, two In a row, I miss everybody. I'm so thankful that my parents prac to most students. Church feels like family. I get my spiritu ticed Daniel's creed. They "purposed in The trade off between Super al batteries recharged on Sundays and their hearts" to do what they felt was Conference and cancelled convocations Wednesdays.Thls Is one lesson I'm glad I right I'll never forget it is a far cry from being equal, and with had to learn. God promises in Isaiah 58 that those everything closing down, how are stu 5. It's always been understood In my who stand for what's right will "raise up dents expected to get their work done? f 1 -Tli*» Liberty . Member of Associated family that such vices as alcohol and the foundations of many generations." My Let's make attendance the students' Collegiate Press since 1989 tobacco are taboo. I've never tried either parents have taught the next generation choice. They shouldn't feel guilty about 1991 -92, All-American (although I love inhaling wood smoke). the meaning of commitment, of principle. getting their studies done instead. I hiiiiipioii 1992-93, 95 First Class Not that one Is necessarily less "spiritual" Thanks, Mom and Dad. I hope I come Whew ... that's my two cents worth. 4> for using these things, but I don't have close to living up to the standard. 1971 University Blvd. Tell me what you think; I'd like to know. 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Photos by Ted Woolford Tuesday, November 11, 1997 Liberty Champion, Page B7 (!0MimitY Consider spiritual life in relationships Lovett said in a lecture, "It's better to want By CHRISTINA LOH finesse are attractive traits, they show very lit Champion Editorialist tle of a man's character. What use Is It if he what you don't have, than to have what you has read all of Shakespeare's plays and don't want." Nobody ever buys a sweater Just because It poems, but doesn't know where to find the When students "missionary date," for any doesn't have any holes or stains. Nor does the book of Proverbs? reason, they sacrifice their Christianity for average person purchase a car simply because Spiritual maturity should come first when another's. If God's love has not motivated a per N* PATIMG? It Isn't missing any Ures. However, If students evaluating any potential relationship. If a man son to read and study the Bible and to pray dili followed the mainstream criteria for dating, loves the Lord with all his heart, he will have gently, no one else's love will. they would apply this same principle to choos the depth and capacity to love another with a A person may suddenly take up Bible reading ing relationships. stable, mature, lasting love. He will love a girl and church attendance to impress another, but Anyone who sits through enough convoca for her Inner beauty, not for what she can do for after the relationship is secured, whether that tions or remembers enough of GNED 102 can him or give to him. means a steady dating relationship or a wedding recall the "10 danger signals of dating" list. However, don't depend on superficial habits to ring, their "Christianity" will gradually dissolve. You shouldn't date anyone, teachers and gauge maturity. Does he talk about how much Not only does "missionary dating" not work, preachers warn, who abuses you, sexually he loves the Lord, or does he show It through his it Is one of Satan's most common traps. The exploits you or argues constantly with you. daily walk? Has he read the Bible consistently, wisest man who ever lived once wrote, "watch For a college campus where dating Is more or does he Just talk about how wonderful It is? over your heart with all diligence, for from it popular than homecoming football, the advice Jesus warned us, "For everyone who exalts him flow the springs of life" (Prov. 4:23). The spiri seems sadly Inadequate. self shall be humbled, and he who humbles tual maturity of another is too heavy a burden While students should avoid people with himself shall be exalted" (Matt. 23:12 NASB). for any person to bear. such habits, they should also focus on finding If a man has his spiritual life in order, the rest Having such high standards keeps one from positive traits, not Just avoiding negative ones. of his character will fall in line. If he manages to "missionary dating," but should also keep one Otherwise, dating would resemble the pur maintain a consistent quiet time, he will prob from being a person someone else would "mis chases mentioned above. ably manage the rest of his time well also. If he sionary date." Lovett has another saying, To Students who do look for positive traits, how takes care to remember the prayer requests of attract the right mate, you have to have the ever, usually put their emphasis In the wrong others, he will be a trustworthy, considerate, right bait" Godly people attract godly people. area When girls describe the "perfect guy," they diligent person. If he has been patient enough Christians who take dating seriously ought to mention Christianity almost as a formality, then to read through Chronicles, he will be patient In be aware of the dangers and frultlessness of list a multitude of attractive, yet less important other situations. missionary dating. They ought to consider the ^/^ traits. He should laugh a lot, dress with taste, While anyone with such high standards for Importance of spiritual maturity in any poten have no facial hair, read good books, etc. relationships will have less to choose from, the tial significant other and in himself. They can't Although a sense of humor and literary rewards are worth the wait As Mrs. Susan afford not to. Do we still care about abortion issue? Liberty's spiritual focus
By CHRISSY RBMSBERG Hon of any kind for any reason. He Is have found themselves In a crisis Champion Editorialist "Jeny" aware of President Clinton's recent pregnancy situation or have per actions concerning the bill on partial- sonally been affected by the plight shouldn't ever change "Half the patients who enter an abor birth abortion and he actively does his of abortion." tion clinic don't come out alive." part when it's time to vote. The key word in this statement is "Abortion stops a beating heart." These However, here lies the problem. "active." These students have com faces all of those souls that may are catchy phrases that can be found on That's all Ryan does. In the past six mitted themselves to actively protest By SCOTT McGINNIS never be reached if those displays Champion Editorialist everything from bumper stickers to T- months he has had no part In any sort ing what they believe is wrong. don't go up. shlrts. Abortion is a controversial issue, of peaceful protest He hasn't had any So why then are there so many Liberty University is a unique place. It Instead of thinking of these church- strongly debated on both sides. involvement in pro-life organizations students doing nothing, when so is not only a university where students related functions as harassment, Here at Liberty University the issue is such as the Liberty Godparent Home, many of them are against abortion come to get a college education, but a think of them as opportunities; discussed in convocation and ethics nor has he written any letters to his sen and know what's happening in our place where they become closer to God. opportunities that one would not havfr classes dally. Students at Liberty usually ators or congressmen. Unfortunately government? Why won't students It is becoming popular to complain at a secular university. Some think find themselves In agreement on the though, Ryan's behavior seems typical get Involved when there's a pro-life about the amount of church activities that students will become numb or Issue. It's wrong! So what's the problem? of many Christians. organization right on campus? Is it that are available and even required at immune to church and praising God Ryan, a freshman at LU, Is a typical Students Active for Life and Truth, for lack of opportunities? Liberty. These activities include, by all the focus on spiritual things, example of the attitude of many Liberty "SALT," is Liberty's only pro-life organiza SALT peacefully protests every among others, Spiritual Emphasis but this Isn't likely. students. Ryan Is strongly against abor- tion: It was originally founded as weekend outside1 various Institutions Week, Super Conference, Global Christians should all have a hunger "Students that perform abortions. SALT is also Impact Week, Wednesday night church for the Word. Certainly one does not Active Against actively Involved in the Liberty and the ever-popular weekly convoca become a sinner by missing a Abortion" by LU Godparent Home. Students are tion hat trick. Wednesday night church service or student Clark encouraged to write letters to senators One would assume that the majority any of the various functions that the ABORTION STICKS... Bridge, and is and congressmen, protesting laws of students know that Liberty is a school has to offer. It's also true that people can spread themselves out too w* SHOVLP DO SOME- led by a team of that are passed promoting abortion. Christian school before they enroll. students. So students have plenty of opportu Some of these students „„____ ^^^^^^^^ much and burn out. TVllN0J\B0aT IT. J$ According to nities, but still they don't do anything. may have never been But the Christian empha "The Salt-Sha Is it a time constraint? Do they Just to a Christian school in "Instead of thinking sis of a Christian col ker," a publica not have time to do anything? their life, but they of these church- lege should not burn tion distributed The protests SALT does every should expect some anyone out. by the organiza weekend last only about an hour or thing different from related functions as These complaints tion, the leader two. The upcoming rally is perhaps what would be expect harassment, think would be even more ship team has a little longer, but not a weekly ed at a secular school. of them, as prevalent If the univer come up with a thing. What about writing letters? Yes, convocation is opportunities." sity did not offer all new statement How long does that take? required. Attendance _,g these opportunities. of purpose, "... The fact Is, students make time at Super Conference is Most students are here to educate stu for what's important to them. also required. Other than that, stu in part because of all the opportuni? dents in the Whether it is church, homework, dents basically get to pick and choose ties to go to church, hear great speak plight of abor movies or concerts, if it's important when they want to come to church. ers and participate In praise and wor tion in America they will make time for it. The much dreaded "security checks" ship and witnessing. and its effect on Proverbs 24:11-12 says, "Rescue on Sunday morning are no longer being What are the alternatives to what Christians and those being led away to death; hold conducted, so the opportunity to skip Liberty offers now? Should the univer society ... to back those staggering toward church is there If that is one's choice. sity cut down on the spiritual empha Involve the stu slaughter. If you say, 'but we knew Nobody is being forced to go to sis that It prides Itself on, or stop giv dents of Liberty nothing about this,' does not he who Spiritual Emphasis Week. If students ing students opportunities to go Into University in weighs the heart perceive it? Does want to make it John Madden '98 the mission field? the active fight not he who guards your life know it? emphasis week, that's their prerogative. Of course not. It's not likely that stu for life: ... to Will he not repay each person Some may argue that Global Impact dents get numb to Jesus here at minister to according to what he has done?" Week is nothing but a fire hazard, but Liberty. If so, they'll be In trouble If those around Maybe it's time students start ask the real fire hazard is the one that they plan to spend eternity with him. the area who ing themselves what is Important.
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She was very closely associated porting candidates who are pro- will? The unborn cannot speak for Many of those attending were from Pro-life protestors must with the theorists who developed abortion and will further Its agenda. themselves. the community and some had never stand up for truth Nazi Germany's "race purification" Planned Parenthood Is presently before been on the campus. I'm sure program, and was determined to suing the state of Virginia in dealing — Stephanie Kunzll, they were favorably impressed. Integrate these ideas in America and with the parental notification and SALT member I want to thank the library faculty Dear Editor, the rest of the world. (China's policy consent law, which requires for limited births was Inspired by and staff: Kim Day, Rose Behrens, parental Involvement for minors Kay Ramsay and Rachael Schwedt I am writing to comment on Sarah Planned Parenthood's agenda.) seeking abortion. Pollak's article, "Pro-life organization In 1942, her organization became Why does this bother Planned for their help with the conference faces opposition" (Oct. 7, 1997). I known as "The Planned Parenthood Parenthood? Statistics prove that Thanks for the help registration and many other details. would like to explain the reasons Foundation of America," — a name this law reduces the number of And thanks also to the students and Students Active for Life and Truth that would portray a more "positive," abortions, therefore reducing the faculty who attended and helped (SALT) protests in front of the "family-oriented" image. annual Income of Planned Dear Editor, make this conference a success. Lynchburg Planned Parenthood office. Today Planned Parenthood is the Parenthood. I hope the Writer's Conference will Planned Parenthood Is a wicked world's largest provider of abortion. In the first sentence of her article, become a campus tradition which organization that was founded upon Planed Parenthood is not an asset to I am writing to express my thanks Sarah Pollak states that protesting to "Moose" Pierce and his staff for will be an outreach to the communi evil motives. Its founder, Margaret the community — it is a business in front of Planned Parenthood ty, as well as an opportunity for the Sanger (1879-1966) was a rebellious out to make money at the expense of "leads to more funding of abor being so helpful and cooperative this past weekend. The library's first library to enhance and showcase the white supremacist who had an obses unborn human lives. tions." Planned Parenthood receives talents of Liberty University's stu sion with sex and the occult. annual Writer's Conference was held Planned Parenthood claims to be a money, regardless of whether there dents and faculty. She lived an extremely Immoral life non-profit organization, being are people protesting or not. In David's Place. and decided to impress her wicked exempt from taxes and receiving We must stand for the truth. The facility was well-suited to our ways upon society, beginning her government funds (taxpayers' Planned Parenthood Is obviously needs and was a convenient site to efforts by writing and distributing money), yet makes an estimated $10 afraid of being exposed, and if we as hold small workshops and larger — Diane Sullivan pamphlets promoting birth control billion a year worldwide. Christians do not express our rights gatherings all at once. It was also a Librarian and ways women could terminate It Is also Involved politically, sup and proclaim the truth in love, who great location for a catered meal. their pregnancies. Liberty Champion, Page D8
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