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CHAMPIOSERVING LIBERTY UNIVERSITY' FOR 24 YEARS SEPTEMBER 19, 2006 VOL. 24, NO. 4 VISIT WWW.LIBERTY.EDU/CHAMPION N Living examples Never forget Are Christians really follow­ Life! looks at the Holocaust dis­ ing the teachings of Jesus? A4 play at Lynchburg College. B5

Former LU student makes bid for Congress IMAX theater By Joanne Tang NEWS EDITOR planned Dressed sharply in a blue suit, Nebraska state Senator Adrian Smith seems to be the ail- American guy, born and raised in Gering, Neb., a town of about 7,800 residents. He came to for Liberty Liberty in 1989 and spent three semesters at LU before transferring to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He is the first former Liberty By Cory Palmer student to make a run for the United States NEWS REPORTER House of Representatives. Sunday, Sept. 17, Smith and his staff held a rally in the lobby of DeMoss, inviting people from campus and Thomas Road to meet the The LU community and man who is in the race for a seat in the House. those in Lynchburg and sur­ Dr. Ron Godwin, head of the Helms School of rounding areas may soon Government, was on hand to introduce Smith. receive a luxury that few in Godwin described him as a "pioneer, a this area can claim, as plans pathfinder for many, many more leaders like are being developed to build him in the days ahead." an JMAX theater on the Virginia Senator Steve Newman was also in Liberty campus. attendance and"praised Smith for his work in IMAX, a state of the art one of Newman's campaigns. movie theater format, is Smith spoke at the podium next, telling the hailed by its creators as "the audience his views on hot button issues such as ultimate movie experience." abortion, immigration and taxes. Vice Chancellor Jerry "I can tell you that I am a bit concerned of our Falwell, Jr. believes that country and its direction," he said. Campus North would suit an He cites abortion as one of the biggest issues IMAX theater nicely. he deals with. "From the time we first "When I look at the challenges we face in leg­ acquired the former Ericsson islature, pro-life is so important. We have to headquarters, we have tried to forge ahead and keep the priorities out there," find the best use for the tower he said. in the middle of the building," As a high school senior, Smith came to said Falwell. "After consider­ Liberty for College for a Weekend. Though he ing various potential uses, I had never lived in Virginia before, he made the felt strongly that an IMAX step to attend college at Liberty. He went with theater would be the best use Light Ministries on a missions trip to Brazil and of the space because the worked for the CSER office. After his first year, dimensions of the tower are he had a desire to work in his state government, very similar to an IMAX the­ but in order to become a page in local legisla­ ater." ture, students had to attend college in IMAX theaters are unlike Nebraska. standard movie theaters in almost every way. ALEX TOWERS The seats are steeply Please see SMITH, page A2 MR SM)TH G0K T0 WASHINGTON? — Adrian Smith hopes to bring change in Washington on conservative issues. pitched in a stadium style, allowing viewers to look straight at the screen, rather than up. IMAX theaters have screens Spanish institute goes native in Guatemala significantly larger than a standard movie theater screen. An IMAX screen can By Joanne Tang BRIDGING THE CULTURAL project images up to eight sto­ NEWS EDITOR GAP — ries high. The IMAX system In this world of technology, people can talk in Student Derek Andren, also includes a surround many different ways, from e-mail to instant from Bloomington, sound speaker system that is messaging. Nothing replaces talking, and as we Minn., shares the gospel comprised of 44 speakers continue to live in a rich cultural landscape, with a Guatemalan placed strategically in six there is a need to know more than one lan­ man. As students work groups around the theater. guage. Spanish is spoken in more than 20 with native Guatem­ The system is capable of creat­ countries around the world. alans, they also live ing 12,000 watts of power. One of these countries is Guatemala, which with them, which giving The screen is perforated, has been the destination for Dr. David Towles the students a chance which allows the speakers and his groups of Spanish-speaking students. for more interaction behind the screen to be heard Students who have a desire for missions may with families. clearly. find themselves in Guatemala, where they can Until recently, IMAX the­ work with children in an orphanage, with the aters have been located local churches or evangelize. Over the last 10 almost exclusively in muse­ years, the institute has helped to build 10 ums and have shown mosdy churches in Guatemala, each with a pastor. educational documentaries. PHOTO PROVIDED The two month program emphasizes integra­ However, the advent of tion with the Guatemalan culture, which is why BROADCASTING major motion pictures being students live with Spanish-speaking families FROM BEAUTIFUL remastered for IMAX display and become part of the local life. GUATEMALA — *' i in recent years has spawned "There's a particular student who says they Tim Kwait, a cam­ ^ 1 an explosion of IMAX theaters want to learn Spanish and wants to share it eraman for Liberty, P ' -*v being added on to standard with Christ," Towles said. multiplexes. Many films are shows a young boy 4". H -r W He said the trips to Guatemala are "absolute­ camera equipment. now being produced for ly missions driven." Towles said he has B » IMAX theaters as well, includ­ Many of the students go on to be translators many "self-motivat­ ing Superman, Poseidon, and at churches in Guatemala. ed" students who G the upcoming Spider-Man To go to Guatemala, students must have a have a passion for and Harry Potter sequels. minimum of one semester of Spanish. reaching others for The closest IMAX theater to Students interested in finding more informa­ Christ. Lynchburg right now is locat­ tion should contact Towles at detowles@liber- ed in Richmond. There are ty.edu. also theaters in Virginia Beach, Va., Washington. D.C., Contact Joanne Tang at [email protected]. and Baltimore.

PHOTO PROVIDED Please see IMAX, page A3 SEPTEMBER 19,2006 Page A2.THE UBI-RTY CHAMPION Prep course helps law students

law, the Lawyering Skills Program requires law ByJenniThurman students to take a writing and oral intensive NEWS RKP0RTRR course during each semester of law school. The Latin phrase "ad fontes," meaning "to Students also interact with a "client whom the sources," is a motto that captures the spirit they represent. of studying, studying and more studying at the Thompson recognizes that comprehensive Summer is coming to an end and that can that they still had hope at making the big Liberty University School of Law. knowledge of the law is of utmost importance only mean two things ~ football and TV sea­ money without having to work for it ~ you As the law school's first graduating class pre­ to new lawyers. "Every law school in the coun­ son premiers. These are the number one know, the new American way. pares to toss their mortar boards in May, law try teaches similar courses. It is equally impor­ Monday morning conversation starters for It turned out to be another poor "American students will take the phrase to heart when tant to know how to implement the knowledge; the small talk annoyance of the a.m. I person­ Idol" knockoff, to say the least. Even the they hit the books in preparation for a culmina­ that is where our program is unique," he said. ally am not a big fan of TV. When I do watch judges were the same. There was the brutal tion of three years of blood, sweat and tears - The Lawyering Skills program was brought, it, it's usually syndicated. However, as I get British bloke who hated eveiyone, the wanna­ the bar examination. to national attention when the American Bar further into my college career I start looking be diva and the cheerful, stout man who never The bar examination is a multi-faceted test Association (ABA) granted Liberty Law School to kill time with anything but school work. liked to hurt anyone's feelings ~ oh wait, he that includes a total of three exams ~ the provisional accreditation in February. TV isn't what it used to be, that's for sure. was replaced with Knight Rider. Multi-state Bar Examination (MBE), a profes­ "The ABA told us that Liberty Law was the It's hard to compare today's cheesy reality You're probably wondering when I'm going sional responsibility or ethics exam and a state- first school they had seen actually implement shows with the witty, orig­ to touch on the football specified essay examination. the McCrate Report, which lists the types of inal sitcoms of the 90s. "How about a show part that I mentioned in Although all parts of the bar exam are chal­ skills law students need to practice law," said For years my heart about Eskimo dogsled- the opener. Well, it actu­ lenging, the MBE is undoubtedly the most gru­ Tuomala. belonged to Stephanie ally ties into my disgust of eling task. Law students are given six hours to Passing the bar exam is only the first difficult Tanner, my first crush. ding in Northern modern TV. After seeing complete 200 multiple-choice questions on step of many to launching a Christian legal However, once that Saskatchewan? Rumor previews for NBC's latest pertinent legal subjects. career. offering, "Friday Night Topanga Lawrence girl Most third-year Liberty law students will When the graduating class of 2007 enters has it that some of the Lights" I couldn't help but scrapped the nerdy clothes prepare for the bar exam by taking a review law offices across the country, colleagues will wonder, haven't I seen and "stepped up to junior Iditarod dogs arejuicing." course offered in the spring semester. The undoubtedly challenge their Christian world- enough high school foot­ preparation course will also be offered to stu­ high, I kicked Stephanie view. ball from Texas? dents who do not attend Liberty Law. Tanner to the curb. Guys are jerks, right? I Despite the formidable challenge that lies know we are, get over it. Nothing against Texas, but it seems like "I will definitely take the prep course in my ahead, Dean Tuomala is confident that Liberty It turned out that the TV relationships nearly every year we, the American viewing third year," said first-year law student John Law students will rise to the occasion. would never work out for me. I only saw my public, get some sort of show or football flick Katorkas. "You need any edge you can get to "Our students are doing externships in fed­ dream girls once a week and they couldn't see dealing with that state. If high school football pass the bar exam." eral and commonwealth prosecution offices," me — now that I read that, it sounds sort of is everything they crack it up to be, then it is Third-year law student Joey Hamrick said he said. "They are chomping at the bit to get creepy. Anyways, it was a rough time in my safe to assume that there are about 100,000 that although the bar exam would be challeng­ going. It was encouraging to them that they life and I needed a mentor. I sought help Uncle Ricos wandering around aimlessly ing, he was not nervous about whether or not were practicing law while maintaining their from Dr. Frasier and Niles Crane, who told around the Lone Star State in their vans, won­ he would pass. faith, and their years at law school have pre­ me that it was time to move on. So I did just dering what if... "I'm planning to take a few weeks off after pared them for that." that. I started hanging out at Monk's Cafe I understand high school football is big in graduation and then hit it as hard as I can," and the Central Perk, and they were the best Texas, but I don't need to be reminded of it said Hamrick. "The bar exam won't be a cake Contact Jenni Thurman atjthurman@liber- days of my life. every year. Each geographic region has its walk, that's for sure." ty.edu. After a few years those good times came to own sport, so why don't the networks think In recent years, the Society of American Law an end as well and I was left with nothing. outside of the box and work on something Teachers has criticized the bar exam. That is when television's dark days kicked in. new and creative. How about a show about According to www.saltlaw.org, the organiza­ The torch had been passed to reality TV. Eskimo dogsledding in Northern Saskatch­ tion believes that the bar exam fails to test for Reality shows are all rigged from the start, ewan? Rumor has it that some of the Iditarod professionalism in the legal field, which means every last one of them. After seeing one after dogs are juicing. "America's Next Top lawyers are unlikely to have the necessary the other come and go, I figured this was just Jockey" in Kentucky sounds riveting as well, experience for their future careers. a network slump and it would soon be over. or even "Making of the Sheepherder" in Jeffrey C. Tuomala, Associate Dean of Boy was I wrong. Just when I thought things Northern Wales. All of those ideas have one Academic Affairs for Liberty law, agrees that couldn't get any worse, the nail was put in the thing in common ~ they won't last for more passing the bar exam does not mean a student coffin this past summer with 'America's Got than one season, which is what makes their is qualified to practice law. Talent' ~ more like "America's Got Nothing demand even greater. "Our education program isn't designed for Better to Do." In short, it was a freak show Contact Jay Guthrie at jtguthrie@lib- what the students need to know to pass the bar that encouraged the Jerry Springer rejects erty.edu. ~ our real focus is to give them the training we know they need to be good lawyers," said Tuomala. Scott Thompson, Director of the Center for Lawyering Skills, believes "beyond a shadow of Smith: Positive impact a doubt" that Liberty Law students will be fully Continued from page 1 "I hope to be in the House for a good long equipped to take the legal field by storm upon time," Smith said before the gathering. "I graduation. When he graduated, he entered into the want to get elected and stay there until retire­ "The typical law school curriculum is failing political arena as a member of the Gering ment." in preparing students to practice law. That is City Council. He said he would want to make a positive why our law school has adopted a Lawyering In 2000, after four years with the city impact for his state and his country. As a Skills program that emphasizes the need for council, Smith ran in the Nebraska fourth-generation Nebraskan, Smith also students to be versed in all of the skills that lawyers need to practice," Thompson said. OLIVER SHERRET Unicameral and won. Now he is placing his would like Liberty students from his state to FUTURE LAWYERS — Students have much to prepare for. hat into the race for the House, representing take an interest in state issues. A revolutionary program exclusive to Liberty the 3rd District. "There are so many callings for different Pastor Jonathan Falwell also lauded Smith people, but we need good business people, for his track record and his stance on impor­ good teachers, farmers and ranchers to use tant and controversial issues. innovative ideas that they learned from being Announcing the opening! "That's the kind of person we need in at school (at Liberty)," he said. espresse Congress," he said. "We need people who As he gears up for the elections in pastries stand up and say 'this is what I believe' and November, there is much at stake. Smith, will fight for what they believe." however, is undeterred by the pressures of breakfast He also said his father, Liberty University the race. SOUPS, salads Chancellor Dr. Jerry Falwell, had the desire "I feel that I can make a difference and that & sandwiches to "affect the culture" and that "one day, he is why I am running," he said. wanted to send a Liberty student to Congress." Contact Joanne Tang [email protected]. featuring: oraanlc coffee organic, lactose-free mint T ll i [1 B I R ! V 1971 University Blvd. Lynchburg, VA 24506 <_*r^P) ciHsn daily from lam 1 •>••• 512 MII street •> iu C HAMPION (434) 582-2124

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By Amy Field Currently, he has an ABD (All But Dissertation) ber his influence on the academic and spiritual theater ASST. NEWS EDITOR Ph.D. in Religion, focusing on Judaism, from aspects of their lives. Lund. During his stay in Sweden he met Gina, "One thing I learned from him was that you real­ "I'm an odd one," Dr. Ed Barker says. who became his wife. They have been married for ly can put the passion of the Lord in psychology. experience And indeed, the psychology professor has had a six years. Dr. Gina Barker now teaches public Not a lot of people can do that," said alum Kati life that most would not consider normal. relations courses in Communication Studies and Wimber. "He makes everything he has to say rele­ Barker was born in .Japan, the son of a career received her doctorate from Regent University. vant. He would even just stop and pray in class if Continued from page 1 military man who moved around often. As a boy "I have a wonderful wife," he said with a smile. he felt it was needed." he enjoyed shooting rattlesnakes in his own "My wife is the most organized person I know. The bottom line for Barker: "Only one life / Falwell also believes that backyard in the western slopes of Colorado. She is the greatest example of Christ's love in my Twill soon be past / Only what's done for Christ an IMAX theater could be "When I was eight I had my own .22 and I life and I am blessed by her every day." will last." financially self-sustaining. would go up into the mountains with my canteen After Sweden, his next trip took him to the "I want my students to understand that In May, a professional the­ and a little backpack and I would shoot rat­ United Kingdom. absolutely nothing they do on the face of this earth ater and museum consult­ tlesnakes," Barker said. "It was a good way to "I ended up going to Oxford to study for a mas­ is going to last after them, unless it's done for ant was contacted to help spend your life." ters," he said. Then his eyes lit up. "Oh — Bodleian God's glory," he said. "When I talk about crisis determine if Lynchburg For 20 years, he made his home near Oslo, Library at the University of Oxford! It was one of intervention, marriage and family, dealing with would be suitable for such Sweden. He has attended school for most of his the best parts of studying at Oxford." An avid read­ crisis and trauma, you hit people where they real­ a project. life and attained more than four degrees. He has er and book collector, Barker had to use a station ly live. You see them at their very worst. And if you "IMAX has the potential been a respected professor here at Liberty for the wagon with a rooftop carrier to transport his have nothing more than psychology to give them, of paying for itself through past four years and is currently teaching a new books from Oxford at the end of his time there. if you don't have anything from God and you can't ticket sales," said Falwell. criminal psychology class. Since then, Barker came back to the states with show another aspect, you're hollow. I don't believe "The feasibility study con­ Successful as his life sounds, it is hard to Gina, and through what Barker described as God's psychology has the answers. Psychology deals with firmed that IMAX would be believe that his high school advisor tojd Barker intervention, they both ended up teaching at people's thoughts and actions — understanding profitable in the Lynch­ that he would not go any further than doing Liberty. them. But if it doesn't change a person — if it burg market." heavy manual labor for the rest of his life. "I have never seen students the heart and the doesn't make a difference, why do it? I'm a very It is hoped that this study "My high school guidance counselors told me quality of (Liberty students)," he said. "I love you pragmatic person from a spiritual point of view." will help LU find a donor to prepare for a career unloading trucks and guys so much and I always get so blessed every or investor to fund the con­ ships because I was big, strong and dumb, semester- that's why I keep coming back." If stu­ Contact Amy Field at [email protected]. struction of the theater. according to them," Barker said. "And it wasn't dents have affected "The IMAX will be used until I took the PSAT and became a National Barker so deeply, it by school groups within Merit student that I realized I wasn't a complete is nothing compared driving distance for field idiot." Since then, Barker has gone on to be both to the mark he leaves trips during the day and by a student and a teacher, and, ironically, a high on those who pass the LU and local communi­ school guidance counselor. through his class­ ty in the evenings," contin­ "I always told my students to believe in them­ room. ued Falwell. selves and not to sell themselves short," he said. "Dr. Barker teach­ "We believe that it will Ever since that PSAT test, Barker has been listen­ es in such a way that become a recruiting tool ing to his own advice. you can already for the university, an "I'm curious. I like to know 'why,'" he said. "I'll envision how you enhancement to student read cereal boxes. If I'm stuck in traffic I'll read will put the knowl­ life at LU and an asset to billboards and traffic signs, bumper stickers and edge gained into the Lynchburg area." everything under the sun. I'm just curious." That practice," said senior According to Lee Beau­ curiosity has led to his studying and attaining Karen Young, a psy­ mont, head of Auxiliary quite a few degrees, mainly in education, coun­ chology major. "He Services, the theater would seling/psychology, theology and Jewish studies, brings his lectures to serve purposes beyond primarily focusing on the early church. life for his students." simply showing movies. After attending Bible college in Pennsylvania Even after gradua­ "It would play IMAX during the Vietnam War era, Barker also did tion, many alumni PHOTO PROVIDED educational movies, mov­ some doctorate work at the Lund University. still fondly remem­ TEACHER, TEACHER — Drs. Ed and Gina Barker have been married for six years. ies promoting LU, and appropriate Hollywood blockbusters filmed in IMAX," said Beaumont. Images of the Pacific Rim "This facility can also be (bine sec photos of the countries of the Pacific Him: used as a conference room, Seek His Face lor Korea, Philippines, Lao, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Myanrnar to preview upcoming TV On display Prom September 15- October Mi shows and for private par­ ties and screenings." In the rear part of tbe I LIU' by Jazzman's Cafe Beaumont is confident the Nation that an IMAX theater ee u a would be a sound financial ~\5 Y° t trie I ole decision.

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'The Christian ideal has not been tried and found wanting. It has been found difficult and left untried." OPINION - G.K. Chesterton \ Don't be a hypocrite Are Christians really living out their beliefs?

"The greatest single cause of atheism in the world The Apostle John wrote a increase in our intimate knowledge of Him - and the today is Christians, who acknowledge Jesus with their letter to the church in Asia world will see the difference. lips, and then walk out the door and deny Him by their Minor that addressed this lifestyle. That is what an unbelieving world simply finds topic, among other issues. Third, "abides in Him." It is crystal clear from the chap­ unbelievable." — Brennan Manning, author of "The "Now by this we know that ter that this term references habitual obedience to God. Ragamuffin Gospel" we know Him, if we keep Not only that, but the charge to "abide" is to us as believ­ His commandments. He ers - meaning that we ought to obey Him out of the sin­ •MP „ "What if I stumble? / What if I fall? / What if I lose my who says, T know Him,' and cerity of our hearts and in gratitude to Him for saving us. step and I make fools of us all? / Will the love continue does not keep His com­ To put it more plainly, John said: If you profess Jesus as when my walk becomes a crawl?" — DC Talk, "What If I mandments, is a liar, and Lord, you had better be walking like it, or else you need to Stumble?" matthewhegarty the truth is not in him. But reevaluate your faith! To do otherwise - disobey - is saying whoever keeps His word, to the Savior, essentially, "Thanks, but no thanks. Because While I disagree with a lot of the theology in Manning's truly the love of God is perfected in him. By this we know You've taken care of my sin, I'm going to go live as I please book, his quote - which some of you may recognize from that we are in Him. He who says he abides in Him ought now -1 hope You don't mind, Lord." What a mockery of that DC Talk song referenced above - has more truth in it himself also to walk just as He walked," 1 John 2:3-6 the God-Man who died for the sins of His people! than the 21st century church cares to admit. Inevitably, if a admonishes. person who is curious about the things of God comes into Obedience and its resulting fruit are exactly what Paul contact with individuals who claim to taste the sweetness Let that passage of the living word of God divide your is calling us to in 2 Corinthians 13:5: "Examine yourselves of Christ but don't show the fruit, that person will leave joints and marrow. Does anyone whose eyes may fall on as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you with a bitter taste and a story to tell - one that usually this page recognize the implications of that statement? We not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you? - unless involves hypocrisy. might, if we highlight some key terms. indeed you are disqualified." Oh Christian, are you living by the teachings of the One who you profess? Or is this Why is that such a recurring theme among atheists and First, "His commandments." Anyone who tries to tell your official reality check? agnostics? It is not that they have a problem with God, you that we can't know the commands of Christ to His dis­ although some do. It is that they have a problem with His ciples has been drinking too much Nyquil from the Key­ Someone has to break it to you, so it miglft as well be followers. Mahatma Gandhi put it best, I think: "I like your hole. Here are some of His commands as they are found me - Jesus Christ is infinitely more than some heavenly Christ. I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so throughout the Gospels (taken from www.billgoth- fire insurance policy! Just as He called you out of your sin unlike your Christ." ard.com): "Choose the narrow way....Feed My sheep. to trust His payment for your sin and return you to fellow­ ...Deny yourself....Honor your parents....Forgive offend­ ship with God - and I dearly hope you have responded to Even some people within the church - which is sup­ ers....Honor marriage....Render to Caesar....Love your that call, Liberty students - so Christ now calls you to a posed to be the "body of Christ" - get fed up with profess­ neighbor....Be a servant....Make disciples." lifestyle of sacrificial obedience to Him. The calls are syn­ ing Christians who have no qualms about performing onymous, really. If you are truly saved, your obedience to actions that are completely anti-Christ. They mutter This not only refers to His explicit commands, but also His commands is non-negotiable - you will not be able to something about "hypocritical Christians" and walk the outworking of those commands as evidenced in the do otherwise! Your response will determine whether or through the double doors of the sanctuary to the parking rest of the God-breathed New Testament: Abstain from not you are truly "abiding in Him" - and whether the lost lot, never to be heard from again. every form of evil (1 Thess. 5:22). Faith without works is will take notice. dead (James 2:26). Let no corrupt word proceed out of This is a tragedy in the deepest, most profound sense of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, You want to turn this world upside down? Go start that word. And I wonder to God as I ask Him: "Why? Why that it may impart grace to the hearers (Eph. 4:29). living like a Christian. does this happen?" Etcetera.

The answer comes, more quickly and with more impact Second, "perfected." The context indicated by the pas­ Contact Matthew Hegarty at [email protected]. than the thrust of a dagger to my heart: "It happens sage is that of growing in fellowship with and obedience to because My people do not truly understand what it means God. As.we more fully obey Him because we use the power to 'follow Me.'" The silence that follows is deafening. to do good that the Holy Spirit has given us, we will

Have you found it difficult to meet genuine PEAKUP Christians on campus?

"No, I have met a "No. I believe that you are "No. I have not had trouble "Yes. There are Christians "No. I have a great hall full "It seems that (some) number of strong the one who makes it hard finding committed who want to be religious, of them." people are showing off as Christians on campus." for yourself. It depends on Christians on this campus. but finding genuine Christians but aren't the people that you I'm comparing this with my Christians who are seeking genuinely serious about surround yourself with." secular high school." identity with Christ is their walk with Christ." hard." —Kerrie Anne Iseman, Fr. —Viviana Enid Pabon, Jr. —Danny Miller, So. —Michael Bream, Jr. • Sarah Weaver, Jr. —Amanda Theller, Fr. Onancock, Va. Cherry Hill, N.J. Norwalk, Conn. Pittsburgh, Pa. Odenton, Md. Roanoke, Va.

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• On Sept. 16, 2006, five churches in the West Bank were recently moved to Montana with their parents, because attacked by Muslims. On Sept. 17, 2006, two churches were they considered the location of their previous home in burned, also by Muslims. Foxnews.com has reported that California as having too much ethnic diversity. the terrorist acts against the Christian churches (which were not Catholic) were in response to comments made by • According to the World Magazine Web site, the U.S, UfcftM Pope Benedict XVI. According to Fox News, there are an has been holding AP photographer Bilal Hussein in estimated 50,000 Christians in the West Bank and Gaza prison for the past five months. The Iraqi native was strip region. The pope's statement was made against vio­ jailed due to accusations that he was a threat to security. \r% IjOd? ruRM ro OEQoe lence in the name of religion, in which he condemned some However, no official charges were ever filed. The AP is • The International Money Fund has agreed to give of Muhammad's teaching as being "evil and inhuman." calling on the U.S for either charges to be filed or the more voting rights to the nations of China, South immediate release of Hussein, He is one of an estimated Korea, Turkey and Mexico, according to BBCNews.com. • According to the ABC News Web site, 14 year-old 13,000 detainees being held by the U.S. in Iraq. This move would cause a significant increase in the blonde-haired, blue-eyed twin sisters, Lamb and Lynx ::s amount of influence had by countries with lower Gaede have been spreading white supremacist hate mes­ income economies. sages through their singing and songwriting. The girls -J SEPTEMBER 19, 2006 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page A5 COMMENTARY Coercive interrogation techniques a necessary evil

I must confess that I am the Geneva Convention, which bans any maltreatment Critics of using physical pressure to obtain informa­ a borderline obsessive fan of detainees, period. Justice Clarence Thomas was the tion from terrorists argue that the method is immoral. of the Fox television drama most outspoken of the dissenting judges. According to However, an article that appeared in The Charlotte "24," which features the an About.com article by Tom Head, Justice Thomas pro­ Observer stated, "Many veteran interrogators believe infamous Jack Bauer, a claimed that the Supreme Court has no right to officiate that the use of such methods to extract information is field agent for the Counter military issues, which are primarily directed by the justified if it could save lives — whether by forcing an Terrorist Unit in Los Executive Branch, and that terrorists should not receive enemy soldier to reveal his army's battlefield positions Angeles. For five seasons I protection under the Geneva Convention because they or forcing terrorists to betray the details of ongoing have watched Jack save the are not parties to the treaty and they function in "multi­ plots." When thousands of innocent, civilian lives are world from deadly nerve ple theaters of operation." The court ruling will "sorely taken into consideration, the momentary pain and dis­ jennithurman gas, nuclear bombs and hamper the president's ability to confront and defeat a comfort of a terrorist who feels no remorse for the mur­ power plants, a potential new and deadly enemy," said Justice Thomas in a ders and atrocious crimes he has committed presents a presidential assassination and a lethal virus, all in the FoxNews.com article. morally sound means to an end. span of five real-time days. Jack is faced with numerous situations in which the fate of humanity rests in the A scenario in which a nuclear bomb will be detonat­ interrogation of a single terrorist suspect. When pre­ "Reality tells us that situations ed in 15 seconds unless the terrorist gives up the repro- cious seconds are literally slipping away, Jack is forced may arise in which brute force gramming code is a dramatic and terrifying hypothetical to use cruel physical and psychological techniques to get situation. In pondering how to handle such a dilemma, I the terrorists to confess. is necessary to extract can't help but wonder WWJBD - What Would Jack information from terrorists." Bauer Do? Exodus 21:23-25 reads, "But if there is seri­ While Jack Bauer's extreme interrogation methods ous injury, you are to take life for life, eye for eye, tooth seem downright appalling, reality tells us that situations for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, burn for burn, may arise in which brute force is necessary to extract The new Army Field Manual prohibits eight wound for wound, bruise for bruise." I would label 9/11 information from terrorists who threaten the safety of previously approved interrogation techniques, as a serious injury to the American people and a crime America. Interrogation techniques were brought into preventing interrogators from using any physical force that is slowly being avenged through the war on terror. the limelight this past week when the Pentagon issued a to obtain information. Professional interrogators have Coercive interrogation techniques are an unfortunate new Army Field Manual, which bans a laundry list of been left with techniques such as verbal abuse and but necessary evil that must be used to protect our procedures that have been rendered inhumane, but physical exhaustion to break some of the world's most country from future terrorist attacks. Although most nonetheless proven to be successful in the past. With no fierce terrorists. While these restrictions seem more Americans don't like to stomach the thought, injuring end in sight to the war on terror, Capitol Hill has tied humane in theory, what happens when a terrorist highly one terrorist so that millions of innocent people can live the hands of specially trained CIA and military interro­ trained in resisting conventional interrogation methods is a harsh but necessary decision to make. gation specialists by preventing the use of techniques holds crucial information about a planned terrorist that could be necessary in future national emergencies. attack on American soil? Choose the most ethical deci­ sion - inflict temporary pain and humiliation on the Interrogation techniques were initially re-evaluated terrorist and save numerous lives, or comply with because of this year's controversial Supreme Court case, national human rights standards, and watch the deaths Contact Jenni Thurman at [email protected]. Hamdan v. Rumsfeld. In a 5-3 decision, the Supreme of thousands or even millions of unsuspecting Court ruled that enemy combatants are protected under innocents.

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The men's soccer team trav­ on losing end against Towson eled to VMI Tuesday to play the eighth-ranked Keydets for By Dave Thompson The first sign of trouble their second Big South confer­ SPORTS REPORTER for the Flames was the wall ence game of the season. of Tigers that perpetually Coming off of a rough 3-0 Liberty opened up a three- encircled sophomore run­ loss to conference rival week road trip with a hard- ning back Rashad Jennings. Radford and a great showing fought loss to Towson's Jennings had rushed for against the top-ranked North Tigers on Saturday. 321 yards in Liberty's last Carolina's Tar Heels in a 1-0 The Flames put up anoth­ two games, all of them com­ loss at home, the Flames er strong defensive showing, ing in the first half. hoped to rebound in confer­ but it was not enough to Towson clearly zeroed in ence play to bolster their shot overcome offensive prob­ on him, allowing Jennings a at a conference title. lems brought on by an total of 27 rushing yards on The confidence they gained equally strong Towson 18 carries. "They did a great from playing one of the top defense. job of shutting down our teams in the nation was Liberty's defensive effort running game," said Rocco. enough to propel the Flames was led by senior captain Adding to the Flames into a great start against the Manny Rojas, who had nine offensive woes was the Keydets. tackles, one sack, and two inability of sophomore During the first half, Liberty passes broken up. quarterback Brock Smith to dominated play as they took The Flames stayed strong put the ball into the hands 13 shots and only allowed VMI through the first two quar­ of his receivers, connecting six shots. ters, holding the Tigers off for only one pass out of six In the 30th minute of the the board, but Towson's attempts during the first game, starting senior forward defense matched them in half. Darryl Roberts took control of intensity and the teams "Brock was not in sync a loose ball and planted it in entered halftime scoreless. early in this football game," LES SCHOFER the net, leading to the first In the end, Towson man­ Rocco said, "so it did not GORED — Senior defensive lineman Jason Horn closes the hole on Towson running back Matt Castor. Horn had two goal of the game and a 1-0 aged to edge out the Flames give us any real confidence solo tackles and six assisted tackles. lead for Liberty. by a score of 10-3. in going out there and trying Just two minutes later, sen­ "I knew that they were a to play the game differently." The second half saw more took 5:31 off the game clock. Flames to 2nd and 18 on ior forward Adrian Bumbut very solid football pro­ Sophomore backup quar­ action from the respective Liberty moved quickly their 10-yard line, garnered finally found his groove and, gram," said head coach terback Zach Terrell, who offenses, though it was by down the field on the fol­ Liberty a first down. Jen­ after taking a shot at the keep­ Danny Rocco in last week's came in during the second no means dominated by lowing drive, assisted by nings then took three er, continued the pressure Tuesday press conference. quarter and completed four them. two personal foul penalties straight rushes, allowing the sending the rebound into the "When we put this [sched­ out of his five passes, pro­ Towson opened up the on Towson. Flames to move the chains back of the net for his first ule] together, we knew this vided a small spark but third quarter with a 79- The first, a head shot to again. goal of the season. would be the first legitimate could not get Liberty into yard, 13-play drive that Brock Smith on a sack that major test." the end zone. resulted in a touchdown and would have dropped the Please see FOOTBALL, page B4 Please see MEN'S SOCCER, page B3 Lady Flames win two of Houston Texans trade for Gado

By Nick Schenck every-down runner for the by the Kansas City Chiefs as an said. "He'll come in and play some speed. He's not the three over H0UST0NTEXANS.COM Texans. undrafted free agent from hard, so I think it's a positive fastest guy on the field. He's "I think he proved that last Liberty University. After he thing. He's kind of wide-eyed not the biggest guy. But he has Head coach Gary Kubiak year," Smith said. "That's not spent some time on the Chiefs' and bushy-tailed. He came a little bit of everything. He weekend announced after practice to say that I know that practice squad and being from a tiny little school,'and makes the right reads, and he Wednesday that the Texans Vernand couldn't have been released, Green Bay signed K.C. signed him and then adapted pretty fast in Green By Adam Trent and Green Bay Packers have an every-down back and not him to their practice squad (Green Bay) signed him to the Bay when I was there with him SPORTS REPORTER agreed to swap running backs develop into that type of play­ Oct. 17 before activating him practice squad for two weeks. and I'm hoping he'll do the Vernand Morency and er, because he certainly has 12 days later. Then the next week he's run­ same here." The Lady Flames volleyball Samkon Gado. done everything that we asked Center Mike Flanagan, who ning for 100-some yards on Known for his burst of speed team captured its first two The trade will become offi­ of him to do to acclimate him­ spent 10 years with the Monday Night Football. So and vision, Gado played his victories this weekend at the cial once each player passes self to this offense. But again, I Packers before joining the he's baby-faced and young, but best game versus Detroit on Army of One Classic in West his physical, which could hap­ think he's more in line for Texans this offseason, thinks he plays hard and he's a good Dec. ll, 2005. He gained 171 Point, N. Y. pen as soon as Thursday. what they're asking him to do Gado will fitnicel y in Kubiak's kid. I think he'll be a good rushing yards and scored on a On Friday evening, Liberty "It's a good move for there." offense. addition here. 64-yard touchdown run. He defeated Navy and followed Vernand, (the Packers) are Gado was originally signed "I like the guy," Flanagan "He has some power. He has finished with 180 yards of total that up with a win over The very interested in him, and it's offense. In November, Gado Citadel on Saturday after­ a good move for us, because earned NFL Offensive Rookie noon before falling to Army we feel like it gives two big, of the Month honors. on Saturday night. banging-type backs, and then A third-round pick in 2005, Friday night, the Lady we have two younger, smaller Morency played in 13 games Flames set the tempo scoring backs in Wali (Lundy) and with one start last season. He the first six points, scorching Chris (Taylor)," Kubiak said. gained 184 rushing yards and the Navy Midshipmen 3-1. "We like the way that evens scored two touchdowns. After taking game one 30-16, out and we hope that it helps Playing behind rookie Wali Liberty then suffered a slight us." Lundy this year, Morency setback in game two, falling Playing under current rushed five times for 13 yards 30-22. Texans assistant head coach/ against the Eagles in Week 1. Unshaken, the Lady offense Mike Sherman last Flames turned up the heat to year in Green Bay, Gado (5-10, Reprinted with permission take game three 30-19 and 226) gained 582 yards on 143 from houstontexqns.com. kept the fire roaring to win carries (4.1 avg.) and tied for game four 30-24 for the the league lead among rookies match and their first win. with six rushing touchdowns. Junior right-side hitter He also had 10 receptions for Mary Alice Pike led the Lady 77 yards (7.7 avg.) and another Flames offense with 15 kills. score. At Sophomore outside hitters Gado played in eight games Kendall Nichols and Alysson with five starts in place of Sanders had 10 kills each. injured running backs Ahman Liberty Freshman setter Kallie Green, Najeh Davenport and Corbin recorded 38 assists Tony Fisher. Gado missed the Men's Soccer and nine aces off her serve. final two games after spraining The defense was anchored his right knee. by junior Lara Bartolomeo vs. Coastal Carolina, "He's the type of back this and senior middle blocker organization is looking for," Autum Black. Sherman said. "He's a great Tue. 4 p.m. Bartolomeo had 22 digs person and a great back. He's while Black was able to get vety humble, has a tremen­ Volleyball six blocks, including a block dous work ethic, he's a tough solo. kid and he's a downhill runner, vs. Radford, and that's what Gary is looking for." JIM BIEVEK/GKEEN \i\\ l'ukl-Ks Sat. 2 p.m. Please see VOLLEYBALL, page B3 General manager Rick PACK YOUR BAGS — Samkon Gado gets a fresh start in the NFL as the Houston Texans traded for him this week. Smith believes Gado can be an Gado got a few plays with his new team, gaining 36 yards on three carries as well as one catch for three yards.

» Page B2,THE I tBERTY CHAMPION SEPTEMBER 19,2006 MEN'S SOCCER: Flames improve to 2-2 Continued from page B1 South championship. "This is one of the best teams ever. We are friends and all want to pull- Liberty closed the first half out a championship," said with a 2-0 shutout in their Roberts. advantage. Concerning the win over .lust under to minutes into VMI, Head Coach Jeff Alder the second half, freshman mid­ said, "The difficult loss against fielder Juan Guzman fed Carolina was the medicine that Roberts who took a long shot we needed. We were hungry from the top of the box for his for some goals." The Major League Baseball season is we must remember is that Francisco Finally, we get down to the last playoff second goal of the day and a 3- As he mentioned, the first 62 drawing to a close, but the Wild Card Liriano, arguably the most dominant spot - the NL wild card. This race is o lead for the Flames. minutes of the game provided races, as expected yearly, are not even southpaw in the league this year, has exceptionally tight and could go down to Liberty, however, lost solid play from the Flames. close to being sorted out. With approxi­ been set down for the rest of the year the last day of regular season play. momentum down the stretch Despite the fast start, Alder mately two weeks left in the regular sea­ with an injury, and so the Twins will Currently, the Padres lead with the same and allowed two goals that noted, "we start fast - but we son, few divisions are under wraps. With have to trudge on without him. I think amount of wins as the Philadelphia were spurred by the play of have to finish these games." that being the case, here is my outlook Minnesota will take this in a close race, Phillies, but they have two fewer losses, Tony and Charles Nweke, two Throughout their first four on the MLB playoffs. with the White Sox hot on their trail. so they are ahead by one game. standout players for VMI. games, the Flames have not The shocking Marlins are only three During the second half, the allowed a goal in the first half This is the breakdown for the Now for the National League side of games, and the Giants are three back as Flames allowed 12 shots from of play. American League, and my picks to make the coin. The NL does not appear as well. the Keydets and only took The second half is a different the playoffs. strong as the AL, but that's to be deter­ Like I said, this race could last until seven. Liberty staved off the story, however, as they have At this point the Oakland Athletics mined by these next four teams. game 162, but I think the Marlins and rally, though, and escaped with allowed six goals in that time pace the AL West with a 5.5 game lead We'll start off in the NL East, where Giants will fade. The Padres and Phillies a 3-2 victory, giving the team a period. over the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. the Atlanta Braves' utter domination of will go down to the wire, but I think 1-1 conference record. "We need to keep a high I don't think the Angels have a chance at the East has come to an end after more Ryan Howard will help carry the Phillies With his second goal of the intensity and "narrow focus a Wild Card slot, let alone the division than a decade of taking the division. as they squeak into the playoffs (I don't game and third of the season, throughout the duration of the win. The A's will not surrender that lead They are poised to finish fourth out of really care what you thinkj but if Howard Roberts surpassed Liberty's game," Alder said: "Time will - expect them to make the playoffs as five teams in that division, which means hits 63+ home runs this year, he should all-time record for career bring more experience and the three seed. that we finally have something new to be named the real home run king. Mark points by earning 90 and beat­ more strength for our team." In the AL Central, the division that talk about. The Mets have dominated play this year across the board and could McGwire, Sammy Sosa, and Barry ing James Wright's previous 10 Flames players con­ looked out of hand has now tightened, possibly have the best record in baseball Bonds were all dopers, and in my mind record of 89 points. tributed for 20 shots against but the Detroit Tigers' surprising season heading into postseason play. New York are worse for the game of baseball than When asked about the VMI. is still intact, as Jim Leyland has spurred his team to a division lead ahead of will take this division easily with, I Pete Rose). record, Roberts replied, "I did­ Liberty will face conference Minnesota and Chicago. I think Leyland expect, the best record in baseball and The way I see it, the AL shapes up with n't put my mind on it - espe­ rival Coastal Carolina (4-2-2) has enough postseason experience to the NL. At this point, the Mets are just Minnesota at New York and Oakland at cially after playing Carolina last at home today at 4 p.m. keep his boys going. The Tigers will close one win from clinching. Detroit. The Tigers and Yankees move Saturday. I just wanted to get September 23 the team travels out the division, even if it's not until the on, with the Yankees making it to the along with my team, fight for to Winthrop (6-1-1) for its In the NL Central, the St. Louis last week of the season, and will go into Fall Classic. each other and get victories." fourth conference game of the Cardinals continue their dominance. the playoffs as the two seed. In the NL, I have Philadelphia at New He said that ultimately year. Cincinnati and Houston have been for­ York and Los Angeles at St. Louis. The everything is about the team In the AL East, the Bronx Bombers midable opponents all season, but the Cards are just too much with Albert Mets and Cardinals will move on. and not individual records. Contact Jennifer Schmidt at have unleashed their fury on that divi­ Pujols in the lineup. They carry a 6.5 The chance for another "Subway One of his larger goals is to [email protected]. sion and hold a 10.5 game lead right Series" will be shattered, though, help the Flames win a Big now. Brian Cashman ("cash-man" — game lead currently and are poised to what a great name for a George win another Central crown. The Reds because the Cardinals' Pujols is going to Steinbrenner owned GM) finally came and Astros have an outside chance at the will the Red Birds to victory. through with some good deals with the division, but it is going to take a strong So my World Series match-up posts additions of Cory Lidle and Bobby finish for either and a bad one for the the Cardinals against the Yankees (since Abreu. These moves helped keep the Cards for them to make it. The Red Birds the AL won the All-Star Game) and I Yanks in contention. With the Red Sox will take a second seed into the playoffs. think the Yankees will take it in seven. fading, they now are on top of the divi­ In the West the race is ever so close. They are just too solid this year (it does­ sion. The Bombers will finish with the All season this division has been tight, n't help that they have an unbelievably top seed in the American League. and I believe it will come down to the high payroll). George Steinbrenner will The AL Wild Card, in my estimation, final week of season to sort this one out. get another ring, and A-Rod will no comes down to a race between division TheDodgers, Padres and Giants are all longer be hated in New York — for 2006, competitors. It's up to the play of the poised to make a run at the division and anyway. White Sox on how close they make this it will be tight, but ultimately the race. If they tail off even a littie, the Twin Dodgers will take the division and go Contact Matthew Baer at

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Continued from page B1 we had a couple opportunities to win (here)," said Head Coach Shane Pinder. On Saturday afternoon, the Flames were "I wasn't sure, from a confidence stand­ still riding a wave of success as they took down point, how we would be against Army. They The Citadel 3-0. are a great team and bigger and more physical The first game saw the Lady Flames pound at the net. the Bulldogs 30-9. Game two started tight for "But the girls built momentum this weekend the first few points but Liberty remained hot and put together a great match," Pinder con­ and won 30-17. tinued. " I am really proud of the young kids. In game three, the Bulldogs just could not We broke the school record against The handle the dominating play of the Lady Citadel for the highest attacking percentage in Flames, as Liberty won 30-20. a single match. The team put together a great For the match, an LU record was broken as match against Army and a great weekend. Liberty had a .457 attack percentage. The pre­ The kids really did us proud." vious record was set back in 1989 when the "I think we played extremely well as a team Lady Flames hit at .455 against the University throughout the tournament," said Pike. "We of the District of Columbia. played consistently no matter who the oppo­ In the nightcap, Liberty dropped a heart­ nent was. It was great to finally pull out a breaking 3-2 decision to Army. The Black winning match and to play the way we did COLT FREEMAN Knights won the first game, 30-18. against the Army was really exciting." FIGHT FOR THE PUCK — Teammates on the blue squad race to garner possession as the white squad defends. Stomped down but not out, the Lady Flames Pike and Kallie Corbin were both named to prevailed in game two 30-21. Game three was the all-tournament team. a tight battle but Army won 33-31. The young The Lady Flames continue their non-confer­ LU Hockey preps with blue-white game Liberty squad responded well by winning ence road trip at James Madison on Tuesday game four 30-24. night at 7 p.m. followed by their first home By Jared Pierce The second period went much the same as In the decisive fifth set, the Black Knights game against archrival Radford on Saturday at ASSISTANT Sl'( IRTS EDITOR both squads combined for three more goals. were finally able to douse the Lady Flames 15- 7 p.m. in the Vines Center. Forward Pete Masterson, defensive Justin 10 for the match. With the beginning of the hockey season Forth, and forward Josh Ahier all had goals "I knew coming into this tournament that Contact Adam Trent [email protected]. quickly approaching, the Flames had one in the second period. The score was 4-3 in last opportunity to fine-tune their game favor of the blue squad. plan. In the third, the blue squad finished off They took the opportunity to play an their counterparts with a 6-3 victory. intrasquad game and experience fast-paced Both starting goalies, Rhett McGibbon for hockey. the white team and Dalton Stoltz for the Despite the fact it was just a scrimmage, blue team, were stellar. the pace was brisk and the hitting was rem­ Despite the fact that both sides scored a iniscent of a vital conference game. high amount of goals, the defense was solid With a healthy crowd on hand, the Flames and line changes were crisp. Though it is got underway with their first game of the only mid-September, there was very little season on home ice. early season sloppiness. The LaHaye Ice Center, with its new seat­ The Flames host the University of ing capabilities, provided a great atmos­ Maryland-Baltimore County Friday and phere for the home fans to get their first Saturday night at the LaHaye Ice Center. look at the team this season. The blue squad was coached by Head Contact Jared Pierce atjpierce2@liber- Coach Kirk Handy and Assistant Coach Jeff ty.edu. Lowes while the white squad was led by Associate Head Coach Jeff Boettger. Goals were not at a premi­ um as each team garnered two goals in the first period. Among the highlights were blue squad forward Jordan Wilson's laser at close range CALEB ATKINS and white squad forward HANDS UP — Autum Black (8) and Lara Bartolomeo (4) prepare to block a spike during the blue/white game earlier John Langabeer's assist to this year. Black and Bartolomeo helped lead the Flames to a 2-1 record over the weekend against stiff competition. fellow forward Ben Shaw for a goal in front of the net.

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By Jennifer Schmidt Liberty was able to get against the Lady Flames' ior midfielder Alaina Ten minutes later, Braam around, which prompted STORTS REPORTER ahead with solid goals from strong defensive unit, Hohnarth made a corner took a loose ball and netted Price to state, "Our mid- standout freshman mid­ which was led by the kick for Liberty that curved her second goal of the field was creative and hav­ The Liberty women's soc­ fielder Maggie Woody — daunting presence of jun­ off a Charleston Southern game and fourth of the sea­ ing played the tough pre­ cer team came off a tough her second of the season — ior fullback Tanya Payne. defender and ended up in son. season that we did our non-conference schedule and sophomore midfielder In the 67th minute, sen­ the net. The Lady Bucs almost got minds and our plays were where they played top- Amy Oberlin. a goal of their own but lost sped up." ranked teams such as Wake Later in the first half, it to an offsides call. He added that it is a dif­ Forest, Virginia and Ark­ junior forward Hannah The game ended with ferent type of game in the ansas. Sullivan found Oberlin, Liberty garnering a 25-5 conference. Playing these previous who netted her second goal shot advantage and a 7-0 "We keep taking one non-conference games of the day. shutout. game at a time," he said. allowed the Lady Flames to Following that play, jun­ Braam finished the game "We just want to repeat develop as a squad and ior forward Ashley Braam with two goals and an this performance once push their game to the next beat the opposing goalie assist. again in our next game." level. for her first goal of the day "We wanted to send a The Lady Flames will Saturday's game against off an assist from Oberlin. message to our confer­ travel to Old Dominion Charleston Southern, At the end of the first ence," said Head Coach next for a non-conference which was ranked fourth in half, the Lady Flames had a James Price. "We know the match. the Big South preseason 12-3 shot advantage and a teams will come hard. Following that game they standings, provided Liber­ 4-0 lead. Today everything went well will have five conference ty with plenty of opportu­ The second half mirrored and our challenge is to games, three of which will nities to see where it stood the first as Liberty was able keep that up." be at home. They currently this season. to net a fifth goal in the Oberlin, who had two have a 1-0 conference Ranked first in the con­ 52nd minute when junior goals and one assist for the record and a 3-4-0 record ference after winning last forward Kendall Bartholo­ day, said, "We were excited overall. year's Big South Champ­ mew was able to convert a to win today. Big South ionship, the Flames faced a long pass from senior full­ games are always physical tough game even with the back Paige Cheek for her and it felt good to finally Contact Jennifer Schmidt home field advantage. first goal of the season. get some goals." [email protected]. Only 10 minutes into the The Lady Buccaneers GREAT DAY—Sophomore Amy Oberlin beats a Charleston Southern defender. The Lady Flames pre­ first half of the game, were not able to rally Oberlin scored two goals and had one assist in the win 7-0 blowout against CSU. sented a strong front all FOOTBALL: Flames drop heartbreaker at Towson Continued from page B1 Jackson's return of 32 yards put Liberty at its 39. Smith then took the team On the next play, Smith down the field, completing passed the ball up the mid­ three straight passes and dle to Jennings, who took coming within 11 yards of the ball out of bounds. tying the game. However, a late hit by a Smith completed his next Towson defender after Jen­ pass to junior Brandon nings stepped out of Turner, who caught the bounds moved the ball fur­ ball at the 12, but coughed ther down the field. the ball up when Towson's On Towson's 46-yard Tony Lumpkin hit him with line, the Flames offense 2:12 left on the game clock. stalled. Towson sealed the win by Smith threw two incom­ working three running plete passes and was plays to bring the ball to sacked, and Liberty faced their 25-yard line. The two simultaneous penal­ clock ran down, leaving the ties. Tigers undefeated and Forced to punt, Liberty's handing Liberty its first defense came back out and loss of the season. the defensive struggle Despite Liberty's lack of resumed. production and some head­ Towson's next drive set problems which were marched them 78 yards never resolved, Rocco took down the field from their responsibility for the loss. own 9-yard line, but they "We win and lose as a were unable to reach the team... it should always end zone. come back to me," he said. LES SCHOFER Instead, they were forced Liberty, though no longer CAGED — Sophomore defensive back Ryan Grieser makes one of his tackles against Towson. Grieser finished with eight tackles on the day. to settle for a field goal, undefeated, has managed which extended their lead to keep its defensive effort CSPP_fall_£usion_7.5x9ad 8/30/06 PK Page 1 to 10-3. stellar, now having allowed "It'll be a much closer only 17 points in three contest....We're going to games, an average of less have to perform and play than one touchdown per well in the fourth quarter contest. to win this game," said Liberty (2-1) travels to Rocco on Tuesday. Savannah State (0-2) His assumption proved Saturday for the second correct on this day, but the game of a three-week road team struggled to follow trip. his thoughts, as the Flames' final drive could have been their best offen­ Contact David Thompson sive showing of the game. at [email protected]. Punt returner Wynton

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RMWC hosts world relations discussion Lynchburg College hosts Holocaust memorial By Mandi Corbett and Sarah Cousar LIFE! REPORTER/CONTRIBUTOR By Jennifer Schmidt — clearly evidenced by the nine exhibit is to reveal to the current nation, like a person, has LIFE! REPORTER different countries represented by generation of women what their a mind — a mind that lack and white portraits of among the women. In the exhibit, predecessors experienced and "Amus t be kept informed older women hang from Bella was a Jewish dressmaker overcame. As Davies realized for and alert," Franklin Roosevelt said. B the walls of the Dillard from Greece and, yet Regina was a the first time what it meant to be a These words have been a call to Fine Arts Hall on the campus of young girl growing up in woman living in Europe during action for the Americans for Lynchburg College. Initially, they Hungary, and yet both were even­ WWII, the Center for Holocaust Informed Democracy (AID). As a appear somewhat plain Humanity Education non-partisan organization, AID and unassuming. There desires that all women of seeks to "bring the world home" are no larger signs pro­ today connect to the older through its interaction with over claiming the area to be generation. Proverbs 500 American universities. The part of an exhibit or an art 31:10, which reads, "Who organization's most common means show, only a small blip on can find a virtuous of interaction are referred to as the bulletin board that woman? For her worth is AI.I.VN Lvm.k "town hall meetings" and host a states, "Women of the far above rubies," is print­ SENDING—Light Ministries labors to send wide variety of speakers seek to Holocaust - Dillard ed over the Center's state­ Liberty students all over the world for missions. strengthen "globally-conscious" Gallery." ment of purpose that minds. With Upon closer speaks of the women of On Tuesday, Sept. 12, Randolph inspection, it becomes the Holocaust. The state­ Light Ministries: Macon held an AID town hall meet­ apparent that each of the ment from the Center ing titled "The Future of U.S.- thirteen 13 women pro­ reads, "Are we listening? answering the call Islamic World Relations" featuring filed has a descriptive Do we hear their stories of Salameh Nematt, Washington word attached to her valor? Do we value them By Corrin Hoffman Bureau Chief for "Al-Hayat name. One such portrait 'above rubies' as the book I.IFE! REPORTER International Arab Daily" and read, "Alexandra: A Story of Proverbs commands?" r. Jerry Falwell's dream of "LBC," a Lebanon-based Arab satel­ of Action" while another The beauty of this training champions for Christ lite channel. stated, "Lusia: A Story of exhibit lies in the dignity D through Christian education Nematt stressed the necessity of Boldness." Framing each that each woman possess­ has reached far beyond the quiet improving U.S.-Islamic relations for portrait are the details of es. Every portrait and town of Lynchburg to impact the 'the rest of the world. "You can sit those stories - tales of story is unique, thus world through global missions. Auschwitz where five of allowing each woman to Liberty University has been training "It's all politics. Islamic the women were kept dur­ HKNFINKEI. once again regain the and sending hundreds of students ing World War II, tales of seclud­ tually shipped to Auschwitz. The identity and individuality that the around the globe with the good news extremists are not target­ ed lives in the Jewish ghetto and devastation wrought in the lives of war stole from themher. of Jesus Christ since its foundation ing Christians." tales of escaping Europe as just these thirteen 13 women is "Women of the Holocaust" will in 1971. At the heart of Liberty's mis­ refugees seeking safety in sions effort is Light Ministries. Salameh Nematt astounding, and reading their sto­ be on display in the Dillard America. ries is a humbling experience. WASHINGTON BUREAU CHIEF FOR "AL-HAYAT Gallery until October 8, and is Light Ministries is known world­ INTERNATIONAL ARAB DAILY AND "LBC" The "Women of the Holocaust" Kimberly Davies, a freshman at open Monday through Friday wide as the missions arm of Liberty were truly amazing women that Lynchburg College, spent some from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (until 8 p.m. University. Many people in this and watch while your neighbor's overcame incredible odds, not time looking at the exhibit and on Wednesday) and Sunday department labor to recruit, train house burns down, but eventually only to in survivinge their experi­ was amazed touched byat what between 1 and 5 p.m.th. For more and send Liberty students out around that fire is going to destroy your ences, but to also in rebuilding she read. "I was shocked," she information call 434-544-8349. the world with the gospel. house too," he said. their lives from the broken pieces said., "All of those women man­ Lynchburg College is 2 two miles Director Tom Nylander explained According to Nematt, the media that were leftremained after the aged to get through so much: los­ off of U.S. 501 -N on Lakeside the purpose of Light Ministries as plays a large role in the misrepre­ war. Though the Nazi movement ing their families, having children Drive. "giving opportunities for students to sentation of Islam. "It is hard to originated in Germany, all of killed and having to move." Contact Jennifer Schmidt at be exposed to different opportunities expect the public to make the right Europe was directly affected, as is The stated purpose of the [email protected]. around the world where they can use decisions if they're persuaded with their gifts [and] their talents to serve misperceptions of all Muslims," he the Lord and expand his kingdom." said. Bad news, is news and good As Christians, we are reminded of news is not, Nematt said. He what is written in Matthew 28:19- explained that while every word 20a (NASB): "Go therefore and make spoken by Osama Bin Laden has 24 CampusSERVE • show Christ disciples of all the nations, baptizing hour coverage, any other rationally By Carrie Caldwell each week, Campus­ and hang out with the ect they are looking to them in the name of the Father and speaking, non-extremist Muslim LIFE! REPORTER SERVE continues to children. These kids get finish up early this the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching would be lucky to have even a few very Saturday, make an impact in the to know the students semester. them to observe all that I have com­ minutes of coverage. He encouraged students pour Hill City. and are taught relevant In addition, Campus­ manded you..." Americans to look beyond headlines E into DeMoss It's a placean oppor­ biblical truthsby way of SERVE also sets up This year, Light Ministries is offer­ in order to fully embrace the truth. Hall to spend the day tunity where anyone a Bible study time. Liberty University's ing 11 short term mission trips which Nematt claimed that terrorist helping with Liberty who is looking to get The Care Ministry is annual canned food are scheduled to take place over the attacks on the U.S. have little or University's most high- invol-ved with a min­ where the students go drive and a carnival. Christmas, spring and summer nothing to do with religion. "It is all profile student service istry can come and to the The Summit in Both projects are for the breaks. Light Ministries will be trav­ politics," he explained. "Islamic ministry, Campus­ serve. No special talents Wyndhurst and minis­ families reached eling to four different continents to extremists are not targeting SERVE. Going on its or commitments are ter to the elderly by through the Inner City allow students to minister in one of Christians." It is the many failed third year at Liberty, necessary to volunteer. doing different activi­ Ministry. Emily Pereira, eight countries. attempts of Muslims to regain power CampusSERVE is back "We need everyone's ties such as talking and a Liberty Graduate, For the Light Ministries office, it and freedom for their people that and as ready as ever to help regardless of age, sharing their lives with (Class of '06), who has does not end with short-term trips. gave birth to frustration and bitter­ do God's handiwork. gender or race," said the residents who are been involved with Nylander said, "We really believe that ness towards the U.S. Nematt asked Five years ago, Paul Atkinson. "Come serve interested. CampusSERVE for two- the Great Commission is going to attendees to consider monetary Atkinson (Class of '05) with us when you can." The Commission and-a-half years, said, come about not just through short- investments in peace-making strate­ and Beau Walker Students have sever­ Ministry is broken "God can do a lot term efforts but through us as a uni­ gies as opposed to weapons of war. helped organize Cam­ al places where they can down into two groups — through us to bless oth­ versity being a part of mobilizing stu­ Among those present were a pus Crusade for Christ serve: the Inner City door-to-door evangel­ ers, but He does far dents into full time efforts in going, handful of Liberty students eager to at LU but felt the need Ministry, Care Ministry ism, where they walk more in us when we sending and being a part of further­ gain an outside perspective. "I think for more of a communi­ and Commission Minis­ around sharing the make ourjelves avail­ ing the gospel message throughout there are a lot of misperceptions," ty outreach. Two years try. gospel, and the Helps able to Him. Campus­ the ends of the earth." Amy Almazar said, "...and it's later, CampusSERVE The Inne'r City ministry, where stu­ SERVE really makes me Campus Pastor Johnnie Moore has ' important to take the time to get a was born. Ministry is involved dents will go from see that it is more participated in trips with Light better understanding of other CampusSERVE's with six different gov­ house to house lookmg blessed to GIVE give Ministries and encouraged students worldviews." purpose is to serve is to ernment-funded hous­ to help in any way that than to receive." to do the same. "If you're a Liberty J Dr. Ergun Caner, President of serve the community of ing developments they can. Last year, stu­ CampusSERVE has Student and you come here for four Liberty Theological Seminary Lynchburg by discipling throughout Lynchburg. dents assisted Lynch­ already had an enor­ years and you don't experience the believes that misperceptions of and showing the love of In total, these complex­ burg residents by mow­ mous impact of on the global work of God," he said, "then Muslims come from the politically Jesus. With 22 volun­ es house 750 families. ing lawns, cleaning, get­ community. Through you are missing out on one of the correct and Koranically wrong teers on staff and an Students play games, ting groceries and even its years, it has seen most amazing opportunities of your Muslims. "Muslims say that world­ average of 200 students finger- paint, sing songs building a shed, a proj- over 200 Lynchburg life." He also stated that he views wide Muslims who are devout only residents come to mission trips as a way to mature spir­ want peace, but please tell me, in Christ. The outreach itually. 1300 years of history, can you name does not stop there, Isaiah 6:8 (NASB) says, "Then I a single country where Islam has however. "We are not heard the voice of the Lord, saying, peacefully co-existed as a minority doing a good enough Whom shall I send, and who will go group?" Caner said. job ministering to the for Us?' Then I said, 'Here am I. Send The reasoning behind Islam's community until we are me!'" Many Liberty students have reluctance to ever co-exist peaceful­ eating dinner at their answered this call, and many more ly; can be found in the Koran, which house with them," said will again this year. Nylander said, sanctions revenge: "If anyone trans­ Kevin Mahan, assistant "There are countless students who gresses . . . against you, transgress director of Campus­ have taken a trip, taken the opportu­ likewise against him" (Sura 2:194)- SERVE. nity to go with Light Ministries and Caner explained that a Christian's CampusSERVE is an come back and said, 'I'll never be the duty to improve U.S.-Islamic rela­ opportunity for anyone same.' I have seen God's heart at tions comes first through telling the that wants to share the work." truth. Christians must be willing to love of God to the Light Ministries continues to be a acjmit that, historically, Christianity Lynchburg community. vital part of Liberty University as it has not always been peaceful but has CampusSERVE meets uses college students to impact the reformed. Yet, Islam has never been every Saturday at 10 world. To participate in one of the peaceful. a.m. in DH 1114, so 2006-2007 campaigns, please stop "Our main responsibility is to give come to show love for by the Light office in the Spiritual Islam the gospel of Jesus as Lord, your neighbors. Life Academic Building to pick up an God and King. Nothing else brings application. peace," Caner said. Contact Carrie Cald­ Contact Mandi Corbett at alcor- KVI.K PLACE well at cacalwell@lib- Contact Corrin Hoffman at clhoff- [email protected]. SERVANTS—Liberty students gather together to make an impact on the Lynchburg community. erty.edu. [email protected].

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