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This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Liberty University School Newspaper at DigitalCommons@Liberty University. It has been accepted for inclusion in 1992 -- 1993 by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@Liberty University. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Days to Graduation 4—% Community: Tour 30!!! DuPont makes way through Lynchburg NeWS: Senate rejects See Page 6 bill to amend SGA Constitution Feature: Alumnus enters SeePage 3 The r music television SeePage 7 Opinion: Election'93: the SGA campaign in Sports: National Nonprofit org. U.S. Postage review league preview Paid SeePage 5 SeePage 10&12 Lynchburg, Va. Champion Permit No. 136 Liberty University, Lynchburg, Va. Wednesday, April 14,1993 Vol. 10, No. 24 LaBerge wins Friday Night Live: Part 2 Williams pulls upset forVP Freshman class By BEN LaFROMBOIS behind as SGA president, LaBerge Editor responded, "That we took SGA back to sponsor activity Upsets characterized this year's to the students." SGA election as both Bryan LaBerge During the race, LaBerge promised By SARAH MCCARTNEY and Jason Williams won the presi to spend less than $250. He fulfilled Champion Reporter dential and executive vice presiden his promise by spending $236. The freshman class will sponsor Friday Night Live: Part 2 on Friday, tial positions, respectively, against the In the other camp, Semradek of April 16, from 11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. in the multi-purpose room at team of Malt Semradek and Todd fered his congratulations to LaBerge David's Place. Cullen. and thanked his supporters for their According to Jimmy Boyette, freshman class president, the highlight In the other races, Tony Rogers de- hard work. "I was really proud of the of the evening will be the auctioning of the 10 most eligible men on featedBeth Kleinknechtfor vice presi workers; they were the heart of the campus. dent of activities, and Chris Gardner campaign," he said. Boyette explained that during the auction each of the candidates will defeated Clark Bridge in the race for In the executive vice presidential be given to the highest female bidder who will receive a complimentary vice president of services. race, the other half of the Semradek paid date. This year's election produced a4.5.5 ticket, Cullen also went down to de In addition, other activities during the evening will include music by percent turnout, the highest of all feat at the hands of Williams. Wil various campus bands and a special surprise guest The cover charge for rccentelectionswith l,586ofthe3,486 liams received 817 votes, 53.6 per the event will be $1. eligible students voting. cent, and Cullen received 707 votes, "I think this activity is very creative, and it's going to promote a lot LaBerge won the SGA presidential 46.4 percent. of excitement on the campus of Liberty University," Boyette staled. "It's race with 56.6 percent of the vote, a "I thought I was running against a just plain outrageous!" total of 887 votes, defeating Semradek machine. I guess the machine broke The 10 most eligible men on campus were chosen by females in a vote who garnered 43.4 percent of the vote down," Williams commented on his given after chapel on Friday, April 7. with 679 votes. race. According to freshman class officials, the first Friday Night Live 'The race was hard fought on both Williams was encouraged by what raised more than $520. sides...likeaboxingmatch,"LaBerge he read into the results. "The election "With this money added to our present budget, we are buying the showed mc Liberty docs not judge photo by Sheldon Werner motion picture 'Aladdin' which will be shown in the Vines Center, said about the nature of the race. "You President elect, Bryan LaBerge congratulates Tony Rogers, can't stop the fighting until the fight people by the clothes they wear but May 7, and hopefully we'll also be able to have a freshman banquet later new VP of student activities, with a handshake after the election ing is done," he added. this semester," Boyette said. When asked what he hopes to leave See Elections, Page 2 returns were announced on Tuesday night. Officials announce fee increases for academic year
By PAMELA WALCK endowmentfor the university,butthat College Costs 1993-94 SCHOOL BUDGET FOR THE 1993-94 ACADEMIC YEAR News Editor does not mean that the university will DIRECT SCHOOL BILL COST? On-campus Off-campus University officials recently an develop a huge endowment in five 17,000 TUITION (30 HOURS @ $190/hr). nounced a 5 percent increase in room years: it will take longer than that" $5,700 $5,700 16,000- and board and a $15-per-credit-hour According to a recent survey con FEES (30 HOURS @ $30/hr.) 900 900 tuition increase for the 1993-94 aca ducted by Cedarville College, in a list 15,000 (SUBTOTAL) 6,600 demic school year. of 18 private Christian colleges simi CO o 14,000- ROOM & BOARD 4.380 (ave.) 2,000 The average tuition cost for a 30- lar to Liberty, LU ranked fifth as one o 13,000- hour student will be $5,700 with room of the least expensive universities with (SUBTOTAL) 10,980 and board at $4,380 up $210 from last an overall cost of $10,980 for the 12,000- O INDIRECT (VARIABLE COSTS) year. 1993-94 academic school year. 11,000- "In the past Liberty had a fixed rate Some of the other colleges Liberty Books & Supplies 550 550 for the academic costs, but this helped was compared to included; Wheaton 10,000- cause the financial woes," Bill Kcl- College, $14,963; Biola University, 9,000 Miscellaneous 825 825 laris, financial adviser, explained. $15,630; The Master's College, i Transportation 825 825 According to Kellaris, many pri $ 12,396; Taylor University, $ 14,450; COLLEGE NAME tUt Bitot* Coil.B, £and HtpWi Baptist Coltag* vate institutions are able to keep their and Gordon College, $16,500. MVN - Mount Vimon Nacarono (SUBTOTAL) 2,200 4,425 tuition costs down through endow "Liberty has done an exceptional graph by Shellie Heckathom TOTAL 13,180 11,025 ment programs. Only recently has job at keeping costs down," Kellaris Liberty developed an endowment stated. "It's not easy to raise tuition, tained in the upcoming year. each year, equity out which makes more stu will still be available for all Liberty program. but it does help keep things in per The increase in government loans • Juniors/Seniors aid, ranges from dents eligible for aid," Kellaris stated. students who are Commonwealth "Unlike most private colleges, spective." follow: $4,000 to $5,500 each year; "Qualifying students can expect to residents. Liberty does not have an endowment Though tuition costs are on the rise • Freshman, maximum aid is In addition, Kellaris stated that Pell receive a minimum of $400 a semes Kellaris explained that the school used for student aid programs," Kel across the state and nation, according $2,625; Grants are expected to increase. ter to a maximum of $2,300." is optimistic that the Va. TAGP loans laris stated. "Dr. Falwell has worked to Kellaris, government aid will be • Sophomores aid, ranges from the "The government changed the for According to university officials, will still be available for Va. residents for the last two years at developing an more available and made easily ob- present maximum of $2,625 to $3,500 mula for need by taking the home the Virginia Tuition Assistant Grant attending Liberty in the fall. Campus wide testing Students receive SACS required assessment tests By WENDY WILLSON asked to evaluate their particular department Champion Reporter by answering questions that directly correlate The assessment exams, taken by all Liberty with each facet of Liberty's Mission State students last Wednesday, April 7, at 7:30 ment. These tests are intended to examine the a.m.,are part of the ongoing self evaluation of strengths of each department and identify Liberty's student services and academic ex areas that need improvement. cellence required by the Southern Associa "In our accrediting criteria, we must assess tion of Colleges and Schools (SACS) for uni according to our Mission Statement. Campus versity accreditation. wide next year, senior assessments will be a According to university officials, these requirement for graduation. There will be a tests and/or similar examinations will be ad check on your status sheets. The departments ministered annually and will be required of all decide which assessment they want to use," students. Black said. During die latest testing, freshman and According to Black, the senior juniorscompletedaGcneral Education Relig assessments, the math exams and the English ion Exam developed by (he LU School of exams will help insure that Liberty is meeting Religion and satisfaction inquiries by the the criteria set forth by SACS, which will re Liberty library. evaluate Liberty in two years to reaffirm LU's In addition, Liberty sophomores partici accreditation. pated in national standardized math and The Satisfaction Surveys bring students' English exams, similar to ones used by concerns to the attention of administration. colleges and universities across the United Some students expressed concern that the States. tests would be ignored. "All schools require assessment in different "They'll probably just be overlooked for ways. We have to assess programs and serv the most part," Lynn Fenchak, freshman, said. ices to students," Dr. Ellen Black, associate "Surveys help us get a feeling of whether vice president of planning, research and as students are satisfied or not," Black said. Dr. Jerry Falwell received dozens of reminder "Po&Ht-Notes" from LU nursing students, remin \dlng him of the sessment, said. "They help us know what students are really nursing department's pinning ceremony. Black explained that some seniors were See Assessment Tests Page 3 Page 2, The Champion Wednesday. April 14, 1993 Debate promotes platforms By AMY MORRIS sues of fines by the Elections Com Following the presidential debate, Champion Reporter mittee for rule infractions arose, in candidates running for executive vice Accusations and ideas spewed forth addition to regular platform ideas. president, Todd Cullen and Jason among SG A candidates during a de Semradek questioned LaBerge's Williams, discussed their platforms. bate held in DcMoss 160 on Tuesday, campaign slogan, "Laughter and "Students need to know what goes April 6, from 9:15 to 11 p.m. Leadership" during the debate, im on in senate and in everyday terms. The debate, sponsored by The plying that LaBerge would not take (SGA) needs to act upon students' Champion, gave candidates a chance the responsibility of SGA president needs. My goal is to make everyone to elaborate on their platforms and seriously. feel important—that they're making opinions in front of an audience of LaBerge replied that "the SGA a difference," Cullen said. more than 300 students. president must be involved in every Williams explained why he was Ben LaFrombois, editor of The thing." qualified for the position. Champion, mediated the event with Other questions were raised, such "The executive vice president is Pamela Walck, news editor, and Brent as Semradck's effectiveness as this basically the president of the senate. I Trimble, opinion editor, acting as year's appointed SGA treasurer. have been involved in a lot of differ panelists. LaBerge stated that Semradek ent activities that enable me to relate 'The debate made the campaign "didn't change a thing." with people in a cooperative man more interesting for the students. The "Do you have any published re ner," Williams said. debate made them (the candidates) ports? What exactly did you do as The debate also included the candi realize what they were up against and treasurer?" LaBerge questioned. dates running for vice president of provided the opportunity to promote Semradek's defense was the pro student activities, Tony Rogers and their platforms," LaFrombois ex gram called "Friends of SGA" which Beth Kleinknecht, and concluded with plained. involves companies and businesses a question and answer session with photo by Adrian Cherry In addition, a special audience ques in Liberty activities that need spon Chris Gardner, candidate for vice SGA presidential candidates went head to head during a debate sponsored by The Champion tion and answer time was conducted. sors. He also noted his bookkeeping president of student services. on Wednesday, April 7, in DeMoss 160. The candidates threw out accusations against one During the debate between SGA and finance responsibilities and gave Gardner's opponent, Clark Bridge, another concerning pertinent campaign issues. Over 300 students attended the debate in an presidential candidates Bryan everyone who would like to view could not attend the debate because of LaBerge and Matt Semradck, the is them an open invitation. previous engagements. attempt to find out where each candidate stands on the various issues. Students attend BSU state conference By KIM MATHERLEY University of Virginia attended the confer Colorblind ministered to BSU members dur Champion Reporter ence. ing their Saturday night concert. Ten of Liberty University's Baptist Stu The convention promoted "a feeling of unity "A lot of the BSU'ers around the state dent Union members attended this year's with other members of the BSU's across Vir loved that (the concert); they don' t usually get annual BSU Leadership Conference at the ginia," David Hinshaw, LU's BSU co-vice to hear things like that," David Simmons, Lynchburg Eagle Eyrie Virginia Baptist president said. "The purpose was to train president of LU's BSU said. "Colorblind had Conference Center April 2-5. people to go back and share what they learned done a lotof concerts at other BSU meetings." The conference was unique for several and be a leader on their campus." Ministering to other students is the aim of reasons. 'This was the first time we had this Seminars were held during the conference the BSU. many from LU go," Greg Gross, the South- with different campus ministers speaking "We provide the closer Christian fellow em Baptist campus minister representing LU, specifically about how to be a better leader ship," Simmons said. "Our BSU membership said. and about Christian growth. is really close. The BSU has been like a "We were about the only evangelicals Tracts about sharing one's faith, deepen family. We're trying to get out of the class there," Corey Sharpe, co-vice president of ing discipleship and peer ministering were room and onto the volleyball court and into LU's BSU said. "This little get together was offered. other activities." a little to the left. There were a lot of Demo Jamie Malhews.presidentoftheState Coun The BSU, open to all LU students, meets :-• crats and liberals there. It opened their (the cil of BSU, and John Tadlock, director of every other Thursday for a devotional time. photo by Krieten Wright members') minds to what others believe and Campus Ministries of the Baptist General As In addition, every other weekend the group Aaron Herwig and another Liberty student were involved in a car accident it broadened their minds," Sharpe said. sociation of Virginia, were two of the many meets for a special activity such as an ice on Thursday, April 8, by the LU cafeteria. There were no serious injuries. Approximately 325 students from schools speakers. cream social, pizza party or to attend a local including Sweet Briar, Virginia Tech and the Along with the speakers, the rap group concert. Election —^ Pre-Med club holds social, discusses future Continued from Page 1 By JOANNA TEDDER tion oriented. who they are." ning for this semester. "I'm ready to Assistant Copy Editor Dawson added that there will be a He said he had prepared himself to go to work," he added. George Dawson, president of Cen larger percentage of women in the lose. "The victory is bittersweet be In the race for vice president of tra Health, explained the future of American health care work force in cause he (Cullen) is a classy guy." he services, Chris Gardner, the incum health care in America to the LU Pre- years to come. added. "They ran a good campaign." bent, received 1,039 votes, 68.4 per Med Club during a dessert social He also said that "the physicians of In the race for vice president of cent, to defeat Bridge who garnered Thursday, April 8. tomorrow are going to have to face activities, Rogers garnered 1,030 481 votes, 31.6 percent. Centra Health, a non-profit health more and more ethical situations." votes, 66.2 percent, versus 527 votes, In response to the voter turnout, care system comprised of Lynchburg Dawson concluded with a question 33.8 percent, for Kleinknecht. Gardner said, "I don't see any apathy General Hospital and Virginia Bap and answer period in which students Rogers ran himself as his platform. this year." tist Hospital and other related organi could voice their concerns about cur "I ran my campaign around character. The thrill of election night ends zations, was organized to support the rent trends in medical practices. I think the students voted for some soon as next year's work begins. Lynchburg community and surround "As up and coming physicians, we body who was real. Anybody can "We will begin Monday training ing areas. wanted to know what the medical plan activities," Rogers commented. the new officers," Mike Stewart, dean During his speech, Dawson focused field would be like when we finish Rogers has a few ideas he's plan of student life, said. on the effect the Clinton administra photo by Kristen Wright med school," Candi Delgatti, club tion will have on the possibility of Dr. Jerry Falwell and his wife Maceljoin the LU Pre-Med Club president, said. Entertainment for the evening was nationalized health care and possible members during the pre-med social at David's Place last week. implications it could have on future provided by John Kavanaugh, Rachel doctors and nurses. which may be implemented in the "In the health care system of to Heer, Tami Curtis and Melony Mas- "I think the world of health care is United States in the near future. morrow, the information technology sey. changing a lot. There are too many "In the health care system of tomor will be a key factor. There will be Dr. Jerry Falwell and his wife, people who do not have health insur row, the focus is going to be off the much more of a team effort," he said. Macel, attended and encouraged the ABOVE ALL... ance," Dawson said, claiming that hospital and more on care in the He explained a new system which pre-med students to reach for their many people do not have funds to pay community," he said. will decrease repetitious testing and goals in health care. BRILLIANCE. for needed health care. Also, Dawson said that modern treatments by different doctors on the For brilliance beyond compare, Dawson compared the system cur advances in communication will con same patient and stated that the Ameri only a Lazare Diamond will rently used in Canada with the one tinue. can system ought to be more preven- ELECTROLYSIS do. 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L J \ J 237-6256 .April 14, 1993 The Champion, Page 3 Senate fails to amend Constitution By MICHELLE FANNIN of conflict of interest were raised, and the "It is much more efficient to have someone Champion Reporter senate responded with the changes to the who knows how to run a professional meet The student senate failed to pass the Elec constitution. ing." tions Committee Constitutional Amendment Currently, the SGA Constitution states that Opponents of the amendment felt that it Part II by one vote Wednesday, April 7. The the vice president of student activities is to would not significantly change the election bill would have given chairmanship of the oversee the Elections Committee. process. Elections Committee to the executive vice However, the proposed amendment stated, "Changing the Constitution will, at best, president. 'The Elections Committee shall be chosen have minimal effects," Sen. Brian Trippett Part I of the bill passed the senate last week, and overseen by the executive vice president stated. amending the constitution. The change re (unless he is seeking re-election)." Other opponents of the bill agreed. quires senate approval of each representative The author of the bill claimed that it origi "A Constitutional amendment should only on the Elections Committee. nated because the vice president of student be made for a very big purpose. This bill is Formerly, the representatives on the Elec activities is not required to know and under only shifting powers," Sen. Brendan Burke tions Committee were chosen by the vice stand the parliamentary procedures under agreed. president for activities and were not con which Elections Committee meetings are In other business, The Senior Parking Bill firmed by the senate. handled. unanimously passed senate. The controversy arose over the elections "The executive vice president is more Authored by Sen. Bryan LaBerge, this bill committee when oncof this year's SG A presi familiar with and knows how to better follow would allow the senior dorm parking lots to be dential candidates was the roommate of the meetings, rules and procedures," Sen. Chuck opened as soon as possible and to be used by chairman of the Elections Committee. Charges Taylor, sponsor of the amendment, explained. students. New editors slated for yearbook, preparation begins for 1993-94 FROM STAFF REPORTS editor; Laura Gaydos, assistant pho any of our past companies," Bland "I'll be working on With an experienced editor in chief tography editor; Dorothy Nunes, ford said. making the stories and seven new section editors and graphics editor; Todd Metzgar, assis "They held workshops to train us,' more interesting for the photo by Brent Trimble assistants, the Selah staff is planning tant graphics editor; Jennifer Hale, invited us to their plant in Charlotte students to read. I Dr. A. Pierre Gulllermin, president of Liberty, answered questions for the 1994 yearbook. copy editor; Rita Morgan, assistant (N.C.) so we could see where the would really encour during a session held with members of The Champion on April 7. 'The student body is going to be copy editor. book goes when we're through with it age any students with thrilled when the 1993 book comes "We're looking forward to a good and even rewarded us for making our creative story ideas to give us a call," out," Jennifer S. Blandford, editor in start for next year with an experi deadlines with a bushel of popcorn," Hale stated. chief, said. "But, I'm really looking enced editor and good, dependable she continued. Selah is always looking for new VETO'S PIZZA forward to getting started on the 1994 leadership forthestaff,"Dr. Al Snyder, With new equipment and the new and creative staff members who want book. Selah advisor, said. editors, Selah is looking forward to to write, take pictures or assist in copy 'Best Pizza In Town." "We've got everything on our side Selah welcomes many new addi instituting many changes in the 1994 and layout. Candlers Station — experience, talent, a head start, a tions to its organization other than book. Anyone interested in photography, Lynchburg, VA great publishing company and better editors. "My biggest concern is diversity irt writing, design or organization should organization." Department officials are currently the photography," Delapenha said. contact the office at ext. 2206. 845-0815 According to Blandford, of all the working on a contract with Dclmar "And I feel, with the photographers There will be a yearbook meeting new editors and assistants, they have Publishing Company which will en I've recruited, that I'll achieve my for all interested students on Friday, LU students and faculty! extensive experience working on ei able the purchase of new computer goal of capturing more students but April 19, at 4 p.m. Get 2 slices of cheese pizza ther Selah or high school yearbooks. equipment. not the same students who are always The 1993 yearbooks are expected and 1 medium Pepsi The new editors for 1993-94 in "Working with Delmar has been pictured." to arrive in the first week of May and for only clude: Audrey Mraz, assistant editor; wonderful. We've never experienced In the copy area, Hale feels there's will be distributed in the Vines Center $2.50 Michelle Delapenha, photography so much cooperation and support from room for improvement. at a time to be posted. (10% discount does not apply) • Open weekdays from 11 am to 10 pm and weekends 11 am to 11 pm U-turn causes confusion, solutions sought I "Help LU- Buy a medium or large pizza & Vito's will By BRAND! BARNUM entrance to campus. Instead of pay does not mean that all future citations problem. I donate .50 or a $1.00 to the LU Journalism Department." Special to the Champion ing the fine, Summers went to court will be thrown out by the courts, Fal One solution under consideration I • Free Delivery DespiteaLynchburgTraffic Court and argued that she had not made a well said. Individuals who are tick is the erection of a left-turn light in Please bring this ad, ruling, students making a left hand U-turn but had made a left-hand turn eted should be aware of the defense conjunction with the signal already • 10% in house discount w/ Liberty Students ID c 0 turn onto the back entrance of cam onto campus. used successfully by Summers. located at the intersection. pus off of U.S. 29 may still be tick Judge Paul Whitehead, Jr., who The university is not encouraging eted, Jerry Falwell, Jr. advises. said that the sign is a source of con students or employees to violate any Dawn Summers, an LU senior, fusion, found Summers not guilty. traffic laws, and university officials was ticketed in January for failing to However, this ruling does not mean have contacted the office of the Lyn I obey a U-turn sign at the Wal-Mart that tickets will not be given in the chburg city traffic engineer in an at intersection across from the back future for the same offense and it tempt to find a solution for the
"•• Assessment Tests • Continued from Page One concerned about. In (the students' mester we opened the business office were barely awake. If they're not suggestions) there are nuggets of in the evenings and Saturdays in re alert, they obviously do not test well," What wisdom. sponse to student recommendations." Christine Crowder, sophomore, said. "Some students won't have the Black said. Black explained that the tests were concerns that others do, but many Some students also voiced that the held at 7:30 a.m. because some of the 2 hours 'til students have ideas. We will go time was inconvenient and abrupt. tests required at least two hours, and through all the ideas and rank order 'The timing itself didn't bother me, studies show that test scores are lower since yi them. That gives us ammunition as but I thought it was inconvenient for in the afternoon and evenings. She administration for allocation of re people who don't usually have 8 a.m. also expressed appreciation to stu sources. For example, this past se classes. I know a lot of people who dents, staff and faculty for their help.
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1 i • HI :••'•¥*• Editorial jbfj eiu- CUtnoH "...Where the spirit of the , f»NG / Lord is, there is Liberty." ***** S.Xi* S II Corinthians 3:17 '~ivivV *** y0J& pou4G - x |:jL_. , _ ^^^^ i sl? Court will change with Clinton picks The Reagan/Bush era saw the induction of several conservative justices onto the Supreme Court (namely Sandra Day O'Connor, An thony Scalia and Clarence Thomas). The Clintonadministration will un* doubtedly have the opportunity to do the same. However, this time the gjpvav. pendulum of power will be swinging sharply to the left. M -ia*. Judicial restraint and proper constitutional interpretation are held in high regard by justices Thomas and Scalia. However, the left view justices such as these are "narrow minded" and proponents of burden- gsome government impositions on civil liberties. As USA Today reporter Tony Mauro stated, "Since Clinton's idol JFK : appointed Byrori White 31 years ago, except for Thurgood Marshall, a series of appointments by conservative presidents have led to a narrow reading of the constitution that reflects a preference for government authority oyer individual liberties. With the new president promising : ; Negative events overshadow the positve; change, his Supreme Court nominee is sure to begin the reversal of this trend of aggrandizing government Indeed, the possible nominees spring offers hope, renewal, change : Mariais WrightJEdelman and Mario Cuomo have spent their careers working to lift the burden of government off the individual." Bad news seems to be the rule of the day. On The conservative resistance offers great the national political scene, conservatives are hope. To this point, Clinton has been handed Although we cannot be quite sure which Edelman or Cuomo Mauro taking a brutal beating for the most pan. At a Ben everything on a silver platter, except for the is talking about, if they are the same individuals wehaveoften mentioned local level, graduates are finding job hunting LaFrombois legitimization of homosexuals in the military. in commentary, the nation and its constitution are in grave danger. difficult, and several faculty members will not Editor Apparently the Republicans were waiting to Consider the state of Rhode Island's now defunct Department of receive contracts. Even if it is ihe best for the make their voice heard on important bills. The Fountainhead Children and their Families. Largely a subscriber to the beliefs of school, the individuals involved face difficult Also, the economy has been strong the past circumstances. few months. Actually the economy has been Edelman-that the state should be the ultimate guardian of children and Amidst the trial of our times there are sev in the pharmacy at a local hospital. recovering since the end of last summer, but not the pare nts- this agency; formed to champion the rightso f downtrod eral bright spots: Having a degree in food service manage it was not reported. The housing has been es den children, had a record of mismanagement and fraud. Liberty math instructor Mrs. Donna Rat- ment, her experience did not match her inter pecially strong, and with summer arriving it Children were placed in the foster care of "rehabilitated" child abusers liffe received notice that her contract would ests. Recendy, she interviewed for a job as should pick up even more. and subsequently abused. Countless numbers of children were snatched not be renewed on Friday, March 26. The food service director at Master's Inn. The stock market has been surging despite following week she contacted a friend who Last week she started working in the posi its questioning of the change in Washington. from the care of their parents and placed in foster care after an anony? ?; taught at Liberty High School. Her friend tion, enjoying it very much because it fits her So far, the entire market has not been hit. mous phone call to the DCF reported parents for spanking. This is the encouraged her to apply for a position in a interests perfectly. Medical stocks and retail industries have taken hidden agendaof Edeiman - hardly one that lifts the yoke of government math department that required a master's Another friend, graduating this year, has an the greatest cut. Last week when the index of degree. The Thursday after she was notified, excellent opportunity to work as an account leading economic indicators which attempts Regarding Cuomo as a potential candidate, the man has neither the she interviewed for the position, and it was of ant in the medical industry. Even though the to predict the future condition of the economy fered to her that Friday. Truly a blessing in the job market is tight, there is no reason to give predicted a slight drop, retail stocks experi temperament or knowledge to be a Supreme Court justice (besides the midst of trial. up or think the right opportunity may not enced a sharp selloff. fact that his political views border the socialistic side-~-hardly an un- i Even though Ratliffe's story is not the norm, come along. Overall, the economy has been strong and burdensome government position). it is very bright spot in the middle of great On the national political scene, the Repub looks to be stronger until the beginning of It will be interesting to see how closely the media scrutini2es these trials for the families of faculty members. Her licans are finally showing some life, and Bill the summer. potential picks. But if Mauro's column'.is any indication, the grilling lesson also points out the great hope all of us Clinton is not getting exactly what he wants. In the midst of turmoil on the local and have in Christ. The Republican filibuster over Clinton's national levels, there are always bright spots. which most candidates receive will most likely turn to gush. Another story involves a 1991 graduate "jobs" bill is frustrating the administration to It is easy to be overcome by the negative, but from Liberty. After attending graduate school the point that they are calling its opposition remembering the bright spots makes every SGA enters new era for a short period, she returned home to work every name in the book. thing appear better. with LaBerge at helm Failure of Christians to unite causes failure Bryan LaBejrge is the new student body president, perhaps earmarking? of conservative political movement a new era of SGA at Liberty. I was going to write a piece about what a and punished their "land" with abortion-on- shame it is that Christians can't get along - By running a grassrobts-style campaign that was perhaps not as demand, which, I think you would agree, has how we have let the "left" walk all over us for Barton results of its own - namely, the loss of society's polished as that of his opponent, Matt Semradek, LaBerge made up what decades and how we ought to get involved, to Swaim value of life and an entire generation. unite and so on. But in thinking about this || he was lacking in profe ssionahsm with sheer charisma and desire. Staff Columnist The ban on school prayer is not the cause of "tragedy," I've changed my mind. God's wrath. God has become angry with His The office of president is a serious one, but if LaBerge embodies the In the Right Corner qualities of a true leader, helwilldohisjobwell. We wish LaBerge, Jason You see, somewhere, in explaining why people and removed religion from public life. America has gone down the cultural tubes, we Again, this has results all its own. Just ask any Williams, Tony Rogers and Chris Gardner well as they look forward to have come up with the wrong answer. (That the Methodists' fault, and the rest of what is public school kid who is afraid of being knifed performing their duties. w£ means Christians, not conservatives.) called "the church." 0 would imagine that to death on the playground. There was once (and probably still is) a many would say that Methodists and Episco And so on. belief among believers that said something pals don't count. But they do. They are The answer to America's problems, then, is like, "Christians shouldn't be in politics. It's churches gone astray, "called by My name.") not to repeal Roe vs. Wade, for example. Read My Lips.. evil and corrupt and no place for the godly. Now I don't mean to state the obvious, but America shall be healed when Christians (the Speaking of media gush, this week's quote comes from good old Pious, indeed." the church is in a shameful state. church: you and the Methodists next door) fall impartial Dan Rather. Regarding H^lliryCltnton and her campaign for But then a sort of revolution, with which we From outright rejecting Scripture to or on their faces in sorrow, agonizing. Until are quite familiar, occurred. "No," many said, daining homosexuals to easy-believism, we then, my fellow sinners, expect to keep losing health care reform,. Rather said, ^ While rolling through Capitol Hill like "We ought to be IN politics. We mustn't let are truly decadent. Spiritual lethargy and the battle. aTexas Tornado with an IQ that could make water boil, Hillary Rodham the liberals run America into the ground." corruption have found their way into every We can march in all the rallies we want, put Clinton silenced carping Republicaij iOTttcs and persuaded Congress to You know the story: Christians began to "get denomination, Religious Right and other on all the direct-mailing campaigns we want, look at health care cost controls. She could probably levitate the place involved" and eventually won the not-so-flat wise. but America will keep slipping into oblitera tering tide "Religious Right." if she thought hard enough." Notice that the verse does not say, "If a na tion. We're still losing, of course. In fact, we're tion keeps abortion legal, refuses to make sex So "get involved," protest, campaign, run If this is what Rather actually read on his tele-promter during that losing at a faster rate than before. I wonder before marriage acceptable and keeps prayer for office, write letters to the editor. Maybe particular broadcast, then one of two things is responsible: A) the CBS why? Perhaps our brilliant revelation came a in school, then I will hear from heaven and you'll slow the process slightly. But if you, news scriptwriter is studying to be or has a minor in creative writing or bit too late. Perhaps, any day now, we are heal their land." Abortion, premarital sex and the churchgoer, are living a mediocre Chris B) he (the scriptwriter) never attended or paid attention during ethics in going to capture the House and Senate, and barring God from schools are all results of the tian life (and if you're like me, you probably things arc going to turn around. Or maybe - Journalism 201, church turning from God. are, else this article wouldn't need to be writ just maybe - getting "involved" isn't the sure Roc vs. Wade is not the cause of God's ten), you arc hurting America far more than fire, foolproof answer we thought it was. anger. God has become angry with His people you're helping her. Our firstmistak e was defining the results as CITIZENS ARE LOOK THEY'RE BLAMING TELEVISION The Champion Champion Policies causes. If you asked the average "Religious ING TOR SOMEONE TO POLITICIANS 1 The Champion encourages members of the Right" Christian what is wrong with America, N-AME K7R THE MESS THE COUNTRY IS IN/ Box 20000 Liberty University community to submit letters to the editor on any the reply would sound something like, "Abor Lynchburg, VA 24506-8001 subject. tion," or "The breakup of the family," or "The (804) 582-2128 Letters should not exceed 400 words. 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University. the Presbyterians' fault, the Episcopals' fault, The Champion, Page 5 Encroaching globalism violates personal rights By KARL SHOEMAKER Point power? Even in democratic societies, Champion Reporter we see the negative effects of ^\\V\rlllN>//» Recently, with much of the world's power-not to mention the demise of focus on turmoil and war in various Communism which was one of the parts of the globe, much attention has most centralized forms of govern been given to the idea of the "new ment. world order." Many see this as a way Do wc honestly believe that these im}M¥'"'''' ^ '^w. to alleviate suffering, famine and other problems will be corrected in time for evils from the world. This is a shal a world government? low, uninformed view at best. governmental regime? I don't think Lastly, the world could not be Even when he was president, so. However, from a practical stand brought under common rule without George Bush made repeated refer point, it would be next to impossible some guarantee of equality for all ences to a new world order where an to overcome the strong feelings of na those in subjection. organization somewhat like theUnitcd tionalism that still exist in some parts As people arc finding out in this 'it- ) * — r JS Nations took the lead in controlling of the world. In Middle East, Eastern country, guarantees of equality usu pBwff world affairs. Europe and even parts of America, ally involve the redistribution of In some respects, a coming new patriotism is still accepted. This still people's properly to others who have world order seems inevitable. The leaves the problem of the diversity of less property. Attempting this on a ^ ISJffiRBI IT!3^il Pfjgi book of Revelation predicts a world religious beliefs that would come into global scale would be wide government headed by the anti- conflict under a common government. disastrous-ncver mind the idea of Christ. In the secular realm, futurists Think of a Muslim trying to live property rights. tell us that the advances in communi peaceably with a Roman Catholic. In conclusion, even if technology cation and travel which modern sci Some religious groups cannot live allows for it and world events seem to W'W/ii ence has brought to us make an even peaceably with themselves, let alone call for it, a one-world government WFV Mrw/J tual one-world government unavoid others. The same is true of ethnic would be a detriment to us all. Cul able and even desirable. groups. tural diversities and the unavoidable The question is should wc work for More importantly though, is it de negative effects of centralized power Wm and look forward to a world-wide make it a bad idea. HI sirable to have that much centralized WL(m HHHHMII One-world government is necessary to maintain order By BILL SPEEK tan" or the "arrogance of man." These views nations. Accordingly, because of the change Reagan during their assaults on Libya, Ku Champion Reporter have been rallied by many sincere but sin Counterpoint in warfare, events overseas arc at America's wait and Panama arc against a global govern Merely looking at the complexity of the cerely wrong Christian leaders. Globalism or doorstep. mental body. The decisions to attack were world economic structure, the intricacy of governmental unification is the manifestation One has simply to study the events of the based on the same sense of international re global trade balances or the importance of of the great system called civilization. Cold War to realize the fragile environment of sponsibility that prompted the formation of multi-national treaty organizations should In Thomas Painc's historical masterpiece unregulated international behavior. One has the United Nations. It is this reliance on convince anyone that today's society is a co- "Common Sense," he explained the initiative simply to reason that there must be rules or international order which dictates that an in dependent society. The cries for a policy of that leads individuals to join into a social guidelines of international behavior. ternational governing body is inevitable. isolation throughout the United States are contract It is the realization of their inter Imagine what stale the United States of The United Slates sits in an enviable posi long gone. Those outdated arguments have dependence on other members for their sur America would be in if rules of behavior did tion. She has the power to form the inevitable been dead for 50 years, since just after the vival and well being. Inter-dependence leads to enter into social contracts with one another not exist Just think for a moment what and the influence to control it. world's second great war. to the forming of institutions. These institu because of their intcr-depcndencc. problems would arise without a federal gov Therefore, the argument of the one-world Since 1950, the world has seen a tremen tions paved the way for social ethics. The simplicity of the society of the 1700s ernment. government should not be discussed on the dous surge in population and technology. Both However, the end result was group compli pales in comparison to the society of today. The idea of a global governing body is an grounds of whether there shou Id be one or not; of these factors have launched us into the age ance to their own rules. It was the insightful What once took men months to communicate idea that has become necessary because of the the evolution of mankind has already an of globalization. Globalization has been logical reasoning of Painc's arguments that now take seconds. Because of such advance basic fundamental process of civilization it swered that question. The argument should touted by Pat Robertson, author of the book helped convince a mass of individual states to ments, no longer can America or any other self. It seems ironic that the same people who move to the next level — who will have the 'The New-World Order" as the "work of Sa collectively form one government in essence civilized country ignore the actions of other were behind President Bush and President most influence in it? Election '93: the campaign in review Stop Reagan-bashing now! ByBRENTTRIMBLE Opinion Editor By NELSON MUMMA However, in like fashion, the revi He brought consumer confidence This year's presidential campaign whose obvious unpreparedness and Champion Reporter sionists have played on this theme back to the economy as Americans was unique in many regards. Rumors "The student body "what you see is what you get" atri- I have been listening to Bill Clinton and have taken it a step further. Allof began buying their own goods again. of particular candidates running were tudeendeared him to many during his run his propaganda machine about a sudden, the liberal press is trying to He built the army back up and gave rampant before the candidates an* Is no longer content debate with Beth Klemknecht. how he is going to lead this great convince the American people that the American people assurance that nounced actual intentions to run. to let a select group Whatever the attitude, platform or country out of the abyss. the Reagan years weren't really as there was nothing that could over Media coverage in this year's elec dynamic personalities that attracted Although I disagree with almost prosperous as people thought come America's military might- not of students make us toaparticularcandidate, itis hoped The Reagan era didn't produce a communism, socialism or totalitari tion, both from The Champion and •$t^ everything, I have kept myself from The Spotlight was extensive. Perhaps their decisions thatSGA willindeed fulfill itsobhga- waxing un-jocular toward the man. booming economy, and wcall weren't anism. Recently, this army has been this aided in voter response and en- tion to the student body by actually Until now! better off than wc were in the late put to use quell unrest in the Middle hghterunent Although LaBergeeame outswing- implernenungpractjcalplatfottnideas Until he criticized the symbol of 1970s. East and Somalia. The annual paperchase m DeMoss ing in the begioning, he faltered to that will benefit the student body as a real democracy and republicanism— No, the revisionists will tell us, the Most importantly, by his personal continued on-abated, despite several ward the end, stammering at times whole. former President Ronald Reagan. '80s weren't good years at all. ity and political savvy, he helped and letting the boisterous crowd get Like most devout Republicans, that The truth is folks, wc all lived America win the Cold War. ingty, not for environmental reasons underhisskin. form was "Get Involved!" Whether it is where I draw the line. through the Reagan era, and wc all Reagan brought to a hurting Amer hutto decrease student irritation. LaBerge left himself wide open to be ma late-night activity or serving Bash the "Gipper" and lose my know better. ica a breath of fresh air, a shot in the Several new ideas were produced a Semradek counter-attack which on one of the many committees pro respect. When Reagan took over this coun arm and a confidence that not only led from both theLaBerge and Semradek began with a "Bryan, you are no posed by one of the candidates, eve Bash the "Gipper" and draw my ire. try from Carter, wc were steeped in to a revived economy but also put it camp; now we will see if any of these RonftldReagan"regin^tauoriofLoyd: ryone was encouraged to get off their However, bashing Reagan is ex malaise, we had high interest rates, back as the undisputed superpower in Berttsen 's quip to Dan Quayle. Al Seats and get involved! actly what the new line of revisionist lower wages, and were in the midst of the world. though mis remark scored extremely Involvement is healthy for the stu historians are insisting. grand inflation. Of course, neither Clinton nor the low on the originality scale, it was a dent body. It fosters new ideas and They are led by Clinton, who took On top of that, consumer confi press wants the American people to had already ciowd pieaser and fired up the unity from the vast spectrum of sti* time out of his schedule to criticize dence was low, and spirits were damp remember how good it was at one candidate. Semradek supporters. dente foundhere . Reagan for "shrinking the govern ened. Wc had a military short on men time. After all, if people start realiz tobegood expo Voter turnout at both of the candi The challenge for the new admuii ment" by cutting programs, therefore, and were behind in technology. ing how great things were under sure, however, for the six vice-presi dates' rallies was low, probably be stration will be to harness all these showing that Reagan didn'tcare about When handed this situation, what Reagan, they may soon have to admit dential candidates and probably aided cause of the fact that most students newly involved students' eagerness the American people. Reagan did cannot be measured by that conservatism and Republican many in deciding who would be best went home for Easter. to participate and utilize it to accom Clinton thinks that the American statistics. thought may actually be successful. ipr the job. So what exactly decides the winner ptish things. : people certainly cannot solve their Reagan look control, not by enlarg However, who wants optimism, If a winner of the debate were to be of a Liberty SG A presidential elec If one thing was learned from the own problems, and a bigger govern ing government or contriving new lower taxes and growth by a man who named, the nod would most likely go tion? is it the professional 1993 elections, it is the fact that the ment is needed to solve man's prob programs, but by instilling in the wc could all admire and trust, when to Scmradck, whose presence, ges- appearance and grooming of one can student body is no longer dormant lems. American people a new pride by get wecan experience bigger government, lurcs, answers and over-all packaging:: didate versos another? Or is it the and content to sit by while 8 select To him, any man that would cut ting them to believe that their best bigger taxes and pessimism by a man were extremely well rehearsed and down-home "ordinary guy"image of group of students make decisions for government and give the people more years were still ahead and that they whose wife can't even trust him? executed. a candidate such as Tony Rogers, them. rights is obviously not concerned or possessed the power of America, the The fact is, wc all do, and that is in tune with people's problems. best nation in the world. exactly what wc had in the '80s. LU Forum Change heart to counter inequality Students praise election coverage
Editor: I and the majority of the white male ism, free market and the ability of a Debate should be annual event I regret to inform Wayne that the race am not guilty of your insecurity. nation to survive. Editor: objectivity and lack of bias. I would or a point-counterpoint editorial on cure for his short-sided, racistattitud e You may go to the graves of the Yes, Wayne, a nation has to act in I'm writing to congratulate The also encourage you to make them an the candidates. is not to watch a couple of cheap people who did wrongs against you self-interest (no, I did not say self Champion on this year's election annual event Once again, I commend you for propagandist movies and read a few and riot, yell and loot all you please ishly or morally repugnant). And dial coverage. The innovations which you The platform section in your most your objective and insightful report articles. Hopefully, this article will but spare me the guilt trip. means that not everyone will be afflu made this year were a great help in recent Champion was helpful in ing, and I hope to sec this continued not come across as against a race but I will not pay for past ills that soci ent, but I know of no other nation that deciding for whom to vote. As an giving a thumbnail sketch of all can next year. as an indictment of Wayne Clark's ety is doing its best to overcome. You is seeking to protect human rights audience member during the debates didates. For next year, perhaps you racist intellect. don't demean me at all when you say other than America, which in your you organized, I appreciated your could have Champion endorsements Brian Gibbons Wayne made a grave mistake in that the white male is the most de eyes is led by the white man. accusing "white males" for social ills. spised person in the world today. Races arc protected loo much in the Election guide was informative, aided high voter turnout Granted, we may be at fault for things If you have forgotten, wc arc all work sector already. Editor: presidents' platforms emphasized the Once again, on behalf of all the like the welfare system, affirmative equal in God's sight, and I am sorry The only solution is a change of I just wanted to write u> compli i mportancc of that race and gave read candidates and the Student Govern action, recognizing the NAACP (who that people with your attitude will heart, and your altitude has a long way ment you on the election issue of The ers an in depth l
wish to encounter, car-jackers are out ing next to potential hiding places, necessary. If someone tries to take Los Angela* Times photo by Patrick Down* for a thrill, and violence for them is such as dumpsters, woods, etc. your wallet, don't fight them. A Purse-snatching has become rampant throughout the country, and law enforcement agencies thrilling. • Scan parking lots before ap useful article to have is a "fanny pack." Tell yourself now that if someone proaching your car. Try to walk with It seems to be an unattractive target suggest taking special precautions when walking on the street or in the middle of a large crowd. tries to pull you from your car or other people or ask a security guard for street thieves. Above, the hip tunes fanny pack is a musical deterrent for purse-snatchers. Tour DuPont cyclists make their way through Lynchburg Editor's note: The following infor virtually immeasurable. The tour will nection is designed to insure that host the biggest celebration it has 4. The Tour DuPont Bash on and see the cyclists. They can also mation is provided courtesy of the also be a great celebration for the the two events complement each ever organized. The entire Chamber the parking deck of the Radisson be observed on Rivermont Avenue Lynchburg Chamber of Com entire city. other. property will be fenced with tents, Hotel will begin at 7 p.m. This will and Boonsboro Road as they head merce. The Radisson Hotel, First Colony, Kick-off for Connection at Liberty a live band, plenty of refreshments be a community party featuring toward the Blue Ridge Parkway. Lynchburg is looking forward to Legg Mason and B& W Nuclear Tech University is scheduled for Tuesday, and televisions to watch the race as music and good times as Tour 6. If anyone misses Connection the 1993 Tour DuPont which will nologies have led the way in contribu May 11, from 5:30-8 p.m. This will it approaches Lynchburg. DuPont athletes and officials Tuesday night or Wednesday be passing through the city May tions to the tour. also serve as the official launching As the finish ncars, spectators will will hopefully be mingling with the morning, it will continue at 2 p.m. 12 and 13. The Sports Capital group, led by of Tour DuPont's activities. The be able to walk 100 yards to the finish crowd. on Thursday and close at 8 p.m., The tour is coming to Lynchburg former mayor Jimmie Bryan, hit the Tour DuPont theme will run line to see the race end and the win 5. The Tour DuPont will begin its providing a great way to wrap up through a cooperative effort between ground running in February to help throughout the Connection show. ners recognized. Admission to the journey to the Homestead Thursday, an exciting week in Lynchburg. the Greater Lynchburg Chamber and finance the event. Through the new 2. The Tour DuPont Connection Tour DuPont Connection Celebration May 13, at the Radisson Hotel. The Anyone interested in volunteering the Sports Capital of Virginia organi tourism office, the Chamber is sup will continue Wednesday morning will be by ticket only. Free tickets are race will start officially at 10 a.m. in to work the Tour DuPont may call zation. plying the logistical support neces at 7:30 a.m. with a special "Wake- available at the Connection on Wed front of the Radisson. the Lynchburg Chamber of Com The Sports Capital is part of the sary to pull the tour together. Up Lynchburg" in the VIP Dining nesday. Everyone is encouraged to come merce at 845-5966. Chamber's Vision 2001 program.The There is a variety of ways that lo Room at LU. Members, who attend tour will be coordinated with Con cals can enjoy the tour. The Chamber Wake-Up Lynchburg and visit nection '93 which will be at Liberty requests that people review the fol Connection during the special 9 a.m.- University, May 11-13. lowing schedule and plan to be a part 1 p.m. Wednesday hours, will To place a classified ad, ROOMS for the summer for LU CLUBS students. Low rent, near LU. Cal Dozens of local businesses and the of the Tour DuPont festivities. receive a free pass to the Tour contact Pat Mazanec, ad RAISE A COOL DuPont/Connection finish-linecele manager, at 804-582- 237-3930. city of Lynchburg have come for 1. As noted earlier, Tour DuPont $1000 ward to encourage participation in will hit Lynchburg during the bration. $ 2128. the tour. The impact for Lynchburg in Chamber's annual trade show, Con 3. Beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Wed CHEAP! FBI/U.S. SEIZED IN JUST ONE WEEK! national and international publicity is nection '93. 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cally on paper." miliar, and I know that it will help me copy editor and is responsible for the photo by Sheldon Werner Willson has learned "how to be in the future," McCartney said. "It has final editing of each article which Joanna Tedder, a freshman English and secondary education major, decided to work for The more disciplined by meeting weekly been an incredible learning experi appears in the paper. Champion to improve her communication skills and writing technique. deadlines" and suggests writing for ence." "I chose to work for The Cham the paper to anyone who likes writ McCartney plans to author several pion because I think it's important to have broadened my vocabulary." ing, photography, ad design, page inTE121. ing, even if that person isn't neces books in the future, some shattering create a balance between classes and Tedder hopes to one day teach high layout,oreven cartooning, and would Those who register for the news sarily going to do it for a living. the myths of missions and others social activities," Tedder said. school English and be a faculty ad like to work forThe Champion next paper may choose to work for cither • Sheldon Werner, a senior from which will be more devotional inspi "I have learned a great deal about viser for the student newspaper. semester should contact Mrs. Whar the news, editorial and opinion, com Bainbridgc,Pa.,isamath majorwho ration. interviewing, respecting others and Students who have an interest writ ton in DcMoss 113 or Mrs. Mazancc munity, feature or sports section. Liberty alumnae enters music television field By JENNIFER COX own shows for her three-hour shift Lord would lead her there. After that Killingsworth was able to take a ter graduation); pursue what you are Champion Reporter "It's a lot of fun but a lot of work. "If I'd gotten WCIE, Killingsworth became one of screen test for the position. She did meant to do," Killingsworth said. "If 'The Lord said, 'I open the doors, It's very, very demanding mentally the core founders of a brand new not receive the VJ position for Z you're called, you'll make it." and I close the doors; it doesn' t matter and physically for me," Killingsworth discouraged by my station, WHIJ, in Ocala, Fla. Music until this past February. As far as her future is concerned, what you do,'" Laurie (Caminiti) said. "I love challenges, and I love to obstacles, I would Killingsworth said she had "a nag Through itall, she trusted in the Lord, Killingsworth said that Z Music will Killingsworth, a 1984 Liberty gradu be stretched." never be where ging desire that wouldn't let up" to knowing that He would allow her to open many doors for her. Z Music is ate, said. Killingsworth's show involves serve the Lord and make a difference keep trying unless the door was ulti trying to expand its market to appear Killingsworth, who majored in radio contemporary Christian artists, such lam today." in the entertainment industry. She mately closed. on cable stations nationwide. and television performance at Lib as Amy Grant. She receives many — Laurie Killingsworth would often get discouraged as noth "If I'd gotten discouraged by my The station is currently promoting erty, has recently helped expand the requests for DC Talk, Petra and ing substantial that she wanted to be obstacles, I would never be where I through Contemporary Christian industry of Christian music televi Whitecross, just to name a few. Get involved in never came into her life. am today," Killingsworth said. "You Magazine (CCM) in which those inter sion. Killingsworth is a VJ (video ting to personally meet many of the "oldies" station after graduation. She "The LoroWould say, 'You'll do this have to have a love for what you do." ested in getting the station on their jockey) forZ Music, which is mainly artists shown on Z Music is just one of then started working at WCIE.a large someday; be prepared,'" Killingsworth advises students to local cable system can send in a cou a satellite-accessed station equivalent the. many advantages of contemporary Christian station in Killingsworth said. volunteer and to be willing to do pon to theirstauonrequcstingan inter to MTV (Music Television). Killingsworth's job. Lakeland, Fla. "Z showed up, and I heard about it; anything. "If you arc really willing, est in Z Music. Z Music premiered on March 1, Killingsworth started her career in "(WCIE) had said that it is espe then one day, out of the blue, our you have to be willing to start with "We're so excited about it because 1993, and currendy has about six radio and was able to receive hands on cially hard to get a job, especially if station managersaid, 'Hey, how would whatever they give you. If you can we want to bring wholeness back and million viewers. As a VJ, experience at Liberty. She was a you're a female, but it came to pass you like to be a VJ on a Christian get your feet in the door, they are show that Christians can be fun," Killingsworth introduces the videos music director for WLBU and worked that I got a job there," Killingsworth video station?'" Killingsworth said. more apt to hire you," Killingsworth Killingsworth said. on the air, sells new Christian prod at Lynchburg's WBRG for a while. said. Although it was a hard position Although she sent her resume at said. Killingsworth has been married to ucts during the videos and writes her Killingsworth moved on to an to reach, Killingsworth knew that the that lime, il was more than a year later "Don" i settle for McDonald's (af her husbanu, Kevin, for seven years. Conversations: They always end with accident stories Conversational Progression from Information to Accidents I like odd stories. Here's my last participate, and tell the group about big toe." When the group runs out of in which some man got caught in a level 5 laugh. the time their arm got cut off. personal accident stories, they will machine in a factory, and the machine (Drscuswon begint) Last week I was sitting in the kitchen John A story-telling time usually begins pull out accident stories that have slowly tore off his arm. mmmmmm talking to my roommate Tim Bouman. Scott with Information. It would start happened to other people. Every Every conversation, if left unculti \ Information '///A He held up a half empty can of man something like this, "Oh, our test was time I get caught in an Accident Story vated, will end in discussion of acci Staff Columnist darin orange juice he saw on the cancelled. I was so glad that..." Session, I always tell the true incident dents. counter and asked me if I wanted to That is so True It then progresses to greater excite split it. Someone had used the orange ment. The group talks about Funny pieces. limbs, blood and pain? Stories from the Day like, "In that Christian fellowship He took a swig of his half, then Once a group of friends begins tell class, a bird flew into the room and..." rushed to the sink to spit it out. ing stories about accidents, the group Stories then move into the realm of It was grease. must either keep on telling accident Funny Stories from the Past. One strengthens ministry My spleen almost broke. stories or just quit the session en might add, "When I was in grade If my roommate keeps trusting tirely. They cannot return to the school, some dog ran into the hall and Have you ever gone on a trip in labels, he's going to kill himself. average story. the principal chased it into our class..." tending to do nothing but business Telling odd stories in a group can This conversation system was Inevitably, the conversation will hit and everything but fun? Have you Nelson be addictive. They follow a direct brought to my attention by Lenny Embarrassing Moments, like, "Lis ever thought that full-time work in a Chapman ten to this. Some kid was chasing me church would be just like being a system. One person starts, then Shelor, the friend of mine who claims Staff Columnist someone else will follow, and so on. that all my columns are his creation. down the hall because I popped the member of the Serious Antisocial Beside Still Waters Once people start telling exciting, odd We have been through numerous bubble he was blowing, and I ripped League of Religious Untouchables of stories, it will head in one direction— Accident Story sessions together, with my pants in front of the principal. Can the Latter Day Kooks? The Black Hole of Accident Stories. as many as 10 people. you believe it?" RecenUy, I went on a trip that taught shifted between Tony, Jeff, and even me a valuable lesson concerning fel the pastor's wife throughout the next (Infinity) One can never digress in telling You could be travelling on a bus, Finally, the theme becomes Acci stories. Each story must be progres with people sleeping; but when the dent Stories. It starts with something lowship with believers and the joy of day. "Liars arc fryers!" Accusations sively more and more exciting. What conversation hits accidents, listeners like, "One time I was chain-sawing serving God. flew in the air and a finger pointed graphic by Shell!* Htckithorn can be more exciting than broken will jump out of a dead snooze to wood and I sliced my pants and my Two weekends ago, a group of six toward everyone except Matt and I. pastoral majors from The Shepherd's After we had cleaned some Kx)lh- Club went on a trip to help minister to pastc off the carpet with water where and with the pastor of Choice Baptist Tony had been sleeping, the pastor Answers Please Church located in Frcdricksburg, Va. stepped on the wet spot and asked By Michelle Delapenha The group, which consisted of Tony Tony, "Boy, what do you do in your Pangle, Jeff Crotls, Matt McMurray, bed at night anyways?" Finally, eve What is the biggest problem Kevin O'Brien, Charles Davis and I, ryone came to the conclusion that met in the parking lot next to the they had carried toothpaste around facing the family today? Religion Hall. sleep walking because they couldn't After a long drive, we finally met figure out who had done it. Pastor Wilcox and were welcomed Psalms 119:63 proclaims, "I am a "The fact that "A lack of "Not enough into his house by the smell of ham companion of all them that fear thee, the family is positive leaders family time burgers over a barbecue grill. We and of mem that keep thy precepts." ^^^1^ and too much quickly made a good impression on Even though there were five souls getting away and role him when one in our group ate Pastor saved that weekend and much re from biblical models." television." Wilcox's specially-prepared ham freshing time with God, the fellow morality." to burger by mistake as soon as he had ship among us is what ministered to stepped out of the room. mc die most. The Lord showed me the The first night of our stay at his joy of spending time with my brothers Jeff Raymond Ginger Davis Jeff Fanfan house was filled with conversation, and sisters in Christ. Lake Houghton, Mich. San Diego, Cal. Boston, Mass. planning for the next day and prayer. We should always seek true friend Tired from a long day of classes and ships with those that love Jesus. travel, our parly retired to sleep for Spending time with a person who "Hillary "Divorce and "A lack of the night rather late. Well, some in our loves God is edifying, encouraging Rodham its effects on communication party that is. and pleasing to God. Even deeper, the the family." skills." That night Matt and I were in one of Psalmist states that he is a friend of all Clinton." those devious moods. We thought those that obey and give reverence to about putting peanut butter between God. everyone's toes and garlic under the In other words, be a friend not only noses of our prey. For the sake of the to those who are popular or in your pastor's furniture, however, we just clique. Consider it a joy to be with Dawn Alsop Brandon Schaap malted toothpaste on everyone ex other Christians for the Lord dwells Kevin Clarke cept for the pastor and his wile. within that fellowship (even if il means Bridgeton, N.J. Charlotte.N.C. Tampa, Fla. The blame for who had done il buying a new tube of toothpaste). Page 8, The Champion Wednesday, April 14, 1993
Easter time » m » SGA campaign illustrates importance of impressions Have you ever felt as if people lake One person even brought episodes SGA elections a bit loo seriously? from "Wayne's World," the Saturday Last week I learned that people some David Night Livcskclch starring Wayncand times try a little too hard to make a Hart Garth. Passcrsby slopped like inno good impression. cent deer, frozen in the pathway of a Feature Editor Last Tuesday afternoon, I was sit moving vehicle by its headlights. ting in DcMoss, attempting to enjoy a Hart of the Matter All the while, candidates and vol few momentsof peace and quiet when unteers passed out hundreds of dol suddenly, all chaos broke loose. Ini like Julius Nwosu. lars in personal publications. Some tially 1 thought that there was a fire in Still, I had to admit that everyone distributed enough flyers, brochures, DH 160-161, but then I remembered took great pride in their work and did pamphlets, name tags and bumper that S p.m. was the official beginning a professional job of marketing them stickers to deplete a national forest. of SGA's election campaigning. selves. I actually looked forward to As classes resumed, however, the Dozens of candidates and volun seeing how the candidates' campaign crowd dwindled to a few lingering teers swarmed the halls, claiming ing would compare to past years. students. Most of the candidates ceiling tiles and marking entrance The next afternoon, however, I was sighed and sat behind their campaign ways with homemade signs. It looked shocked as I entered DcMoss. For a ing tables, thankful for the rest. like a cross between the California second, I thought that I'd been swept Yet I watched as one candidate gold rush and "Attack of the Killer into a Circuit City "blowout sale." stood to his feet. He greeted them Tomatoes." Some candidates used CD players with a smile and asked them what Within a matter of 15 minutes, they with 20-inch woofers to blast tunes each of their names were. He spoke had transformed DcMoss into a patch of Petra, Carman and Michael W. with a quiet voice and said something work quilt of stenciled poster board. Smith. They cranked White Heart, that made them laugh. Ml Red, white, blue, yellow, orange and and D.C. Talk so loudly, my internal When they were done, he simply Danielle Goodman, four-year-old daughter of Instructor Allyson Goodman, discovers green posters penetrated my periph organs nearly ruptured. shook their hands and thanked them an Easter egg in the courtyard. More than 30 children participated In the Easter Egg hunt eral vision and caused temporary Others used big screen Hitachi and for their time. "I like him," they said retinal damage. which Circle K sponsored for the children of liberty University faculty and staff. Panasonic televisions to dazzle on as they passed me. "I bet he'd do a As I stumbled through the halls, I lookers with NBA stars like Michael good job." J -••••••- .:...... ••':.- .. -- •...-•• . - • • -.-.v.:-:- realized that some posters hung quite Jordan and Dominique Wi Ikins dunk - I chuckled to myself. He had played low, nearly giving me a paper cut in ing a basketball. Students "oohhed" videos and music also, but simply the eye. And since I'm only 5 feet 9 and "aahhed" as if they were watch being himself gave the best impres Food columnist samples cuisine inches tall, I felt bad for taller students ing a Wheel of Fortune game. sion I'd seen all afternoon. to participate in local fundraiser
My favorite part of being involved noticed several burritos, pizzas and broiled fish for the lighter, simpler Look for in the food and beverage industry is going to lasting e vents to sampleother Chris tastes. chefs' creations. This occurred re Phelps The real treat was the dessert pas cently when I attended the Lynchburg tries. About seven or eight hotels, Staff Columnist "Taste of the Nations" fundraiser, restaurants and bakeries offered the sponsored by American Express and Chef's Corner sweetest in sweets that one could the "Share Our Strength" (S.O.S.) imagine. The napolean pastry con CLUE foundation. themselves. sisted of layers of puff pastry with a magazine for the informed student "S.O.S." helped coordinate this The appetizer courses featured so vanilla mousse, chocolate fudge and sixth annual event across the country many items, I'm working overtime whipped cream sandwiched in be in an effort to raise funds to fight just trying to remember them all! I do tween (here again LC's caterers were world hunger. During this week alone, recall shrimp cocktail, spiced shrimp, well represented). Coming soon to Liberty University over 70,000 patrons and 6,000 chefs Alaskan crab claws, poached salmon, The Radisson downtown had its in 110 cities will gather to support a caviar, gumbo and several plates from chefs at work making crepes stuffed worthy cause. Red Lobster, Cedar Street, Sachiko's with fresh fruit and finished with a Local restaurants, hotels, bakeries, and (get this) Lynchburg College's brandy glaze. Crown Sterling, sup food distributors and beverage sup catering firm. I have never seen food posedly one of the finer restaurants in pliers helped sponsored the event. My like they had in our cafeteria. town, made tiny sundaes topped with friends and I were the satisfied recipi The main entrees ranged fromroas t whipped cream and strawberry sauce. Paramounts ents of cuisine produced by prime rib of beef from Bull's Restau The nicest part of the whole day, Lynchburg's top chefs. rant to Chicken Marsala topped with however, was that more than 200 Virtually every country's de- asparagus, proscuitto and mozzarella people and 25 sponsors gathered to Kings Dominion lectables were featured to truly reflect cheese in a light marsala sauce. I also raise money for world hunger. the various ethnicities of chefs in Lynchburg. From the Tex-Mex fla vor of Bull's Restaurant to the Ses Super Rally ame Chicken fromChin a Royal to the Seafood Gumbo fromCeda r Street's Corsales Garage chef, I was able to get a taste of each OIL CHANGES TUNE UPS ^ without having to visit the restaurants Saturday, April 17,1993 Betty & Jay Corsale, Owner 804/237-7681 LIBERTY EMERGENCY 4897 Fort Ave. • Lynchburg, VA 24502 SERVICES "We Do Any Auto Repair or Maintenance Work" LIBERTY CRIME LINE We Tow Liberty Emergency Services is We Provide 1 st Class Treatment For Liberty Students offering, on an ongoing basis, REWARDS UP TO $500 school bill credit for information NO DEPOSIT! leading to the ARREST and Super Rally CONVICTION or ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION summer of anyone committing a crime at Liberty University. at the Show Place All calls are confidential. HELP MAKE OUR storage176 0 Park Ave. CAMPUS SAFE. Lynchburg, VA featuring: specml 528-8115 582-7611L • Dave Adams • • Heirborn Gym • • YouthQuest Singers •
: Special Discount Tickets j Only $18.00 Ages 7 and above : Regular Price $24.95 j YOU SAVE $6.95 : Children 3-6 only $15.95 • Call Ext. #2179 or visit CYM office RH 124 Wednesday, April 14, 1993 sports The Champion, Page 9 Towson slows LU offense, wins series By MIKE GATHMAN Hunton said. the first inning after a leadoff single Sports Editor Towson leadoff hitter Steve Far- by Scott Harmscn and a run scoring The Flames baseball team lost two ling led the Tigers with three hits, two single by Beau Martin. of three games to Big South rival runs scored and an RBI. TSU Towson was led by leadoff hitter Towson State during the weekend leftfielder Jamie Keitsock also col Steve Fading who collected two hits, while the offense scored a combined lected three hits and scored a run. scored two runs and knocked in two four runs in the series. The losses On Friday, LU splitadoubleheader runs. Three other TSU players each dropped the team's record to 8-12 with Towson as Rich Humphrey tallied two hits in the seven-inning overall while improving Towson's bounced back to defeat the Tigers in game. record to 10-13. the second game, 3-2. Tiger pitcher Jon Hughes pitched "Our problem is we're going up to Humphrey pitched the eight-inning the complete game while giving up bat with a defensive mindset when we complete game while giving up only six hits, one earned run and striking should be looking offensively. We're six hits, one earned run and striking out three. He did not walk a batter in looking at the wrong pitches when we out 10. The win was his second of the the game. shouldbe looking fora fastball," Head year and evened his record at 2-2. On Thursday, the Flames lost to Coach Johnny Hunton said. The winning run scored on a wild George Mason 7-4 as the team was On Saturday, the Flames were shut pitch by TSU reliever Mike Vota in roughed up for six runs in the final out by Towson pitcher Jeff Feingold, the bottom of the eighth inning to give two innings. Jason Smith pitched six who evened his record at 1-1 and LU the win. innings of one run baseball before struck out nine batters in the process. Kim led LU offensively with three three LU relievers each allowed two He pitched the complete game while hits and one run scored. Bill Speek, runs to close the game. walking only two batters. Jake Hines and Baker each collected Robb Egel, George Hettman and LU scattered only two hits, one by two hits for Liberty. Keith West combined to give up six Charlie Kim and one by Jason Baker, TSU was paced by Jay Logwood runs on eight hits in less than three while losing the series. who homered in four at-bats for the innings of relief work. Egel suffered But Flames' starting pitcher Brett Tigers. Glenn Davis also doubled and the loss, his second of the season. Anthony pitched seven solid innings scored in three at-bats. LU was led offensively by Martin before leaving the game. He allowed In the first game of the double- who collected two of the Flames' six three earned runs and struck out three header, the Flames lost 9-1 behind a hits. Kim, Speek, Harmsen and Tim while walking four. four-run second inning by Towson Ulrich each scored a run for Liberty. "I'm real pleased with B.A.'s State. After four innings, LU found GMU was led by pitcher Don photo by Tim Herrmann (Anthony) pitching. He also pitched itself down 8-1 en-route to Towson's Anderson who pitched a nearly com LU first baseman Karl Shoemaker guards the Flames lost two of three games to Big well against Virginia, but we didn't 13 hit performance. plete game, while giving up only two the bag during Thursday's 7-4 home loss to South rival Towson State to drop LU's overall get many runs for him in that game," The Flames scored its only run in earned runs and striking out eight. George Mason University. During the weekend, record to 8-12. LUAA support aids sports teams on and off field By WENDI GIBBS individually. for the football team in local papers small. Everyone has to crawl before schools receive, it is also harder to beaten by us, then it is harder for us to Champion Reporter One of the primary accomplish and assists in radio promotions for they can walk," Coincon said. "Our generate the necessary funds to im sell tickets for an opponent who lacks The Liberty University Athletic ments of the association has been to WRVL. two main goals are to have 500 prove the sports program. However, traditional athletic ability and talent. Association (LUAA) saw the fulfill provide the chairback seats for the One of the most beneficial pur members within a couple of years and these problems arc being worked on, Winning begets success, but we need ment of numerous accomplishments football stadium. With four payments chases for the student body as a whole, sell at least 1,000 season tickets for and I believe that we will eventually to play teams that increase our stand during the 1992-93 athletic seasons totaling approximately $30,000, however, was the installation of two football and basketball. If we can get grow stronger." ing with the community. People love as its membership grew to 121 this LUAA was solely responsible for the drinking fountains in the Vines Cen the members, then the season tickets He also commented that the biggest competition!" year. addition of the seats to the stadium. ter. Not only was this a need of the will quickly follow." single problem in obtaining funds LUAA is an association which has Since the restructuring of the Lib They also are involved with pro students, but it was also necessary However, Coincon commented that equivalent to those of state universi numerous goals and plans for upcom erty booster club four years ago, the viding media equipment and comput during basketball games and other there are a couple of obstacles in the ties is the schedule that LU teams face ing years. Anyone who is interested association has grown from 30 ers for different teams. Both the ath events in the Vines Center. association's path. each year. The obvious need is to can pick up an application in the ticket members and presently has access to letic department and the women's J.B. Coincon, executive director of "First of all, the school is young, draw a bigger crowd to home games, office in the Vines Center. $71,195.26 in revenues. basketball team obtained computers LUAA, is optimistic about the and the association is young," he said. he said, and this is just not possible The membership fee starts as low The LUAA, whose primary goal is through the association's funds, and association's future, especially with "We do not have nearly the number of when LU does not play teams that as $10, and for anyone interested, to raise financial support for LU ath the men's basketball team was pre respect to all that they have accom alumni that some of the other schools result in intense competition. there are weekly luncheons which letic teams, has undertaken numerous sented video equipment. plished this year. do, so naturally the income is lower. "It is not anybody's fault here," include the coaches from each sport projects that will improve the sports In addition to these purchases, "It's true that we have started out Secondly, LU is a private school. Coincon said, "but when the bigger in season. For further information, program as a whole and the teams LUAA also provided advertisements small, but it's only because we're Without the publicity that the state schools are not willing to risk being contact Coincon at ext. 4452. Tennis team Three runners reach loses 7-0; IC4A's after Duke meet By CHRISTIANNA BOBO Sean Keys just missed placing in squad aims Champion Reporter the event, but did qualify for the The Liberty track teams ran at the IC4A's. Pettyjohn also pole vaulted Duke University Invitational in Dur 16-feet-l-inch. for tourney ham, N.C., on Friday and Saturday, Fadhila Samuel took fifth place in BySHANNOND. HARRINGTON and the team set one new school rec the 400m with a time of 55.84, and Champion Reporter ord while three qualified for the IC4A was the only Liberty woman to place The LU tennis team was handed a championships. at the meet. shutout Friday, April 9 by William & On Friday night, Dave McCombs Esther Mills ran a personal record Mary at the Centre Court Racquet ran the 5,000m in 14:46 while setting inthe800mwithatimeof2:17.70and Club in NewportNews, Va., 7-0. The a new school record. Jenn Reeder also ran a personal rec loss left the team with a 7-7 overall On Saturday, three Liberty men ord in the 800m with 2:21.0. record in regular season play heading qualified for the IC4A outdoor cham "We didn't have as many into the Big South Tournament next pionships in the 400m hurdles. personal records as we usually weekend at Charleston, S.C. Mike Reed, who ran the 400m do at this meet; however, a few All six singles matches resulted in hurdles for the first time this year, of our athletes are really coming two-set wins for William & Mary won his heat and placed fifth, while along, and hopefully we will do which improved its record to 6-8 for qualifying. Todd Pettyjohn won his well next week at the Big South the season. heat of the event and placed sixth meet at Liberty," Head Coach Liberty's top-ranked player, Ra overall, while also qualifying. Brant Tolsma said. phael Cardoso, was defeated in the first match, 6-1, 6-3, by Vasko Wrestlers plan room KohlmayerofW&M.
Also, LU's Nate Weirich, who is photo by Tim Horrmmn the number-two player on the team, LU's David Milne searches for a hole in practices are light, the players take it to enhance training was downed 6-4,6-1, by Scott Lind- the defense during a recent football seriously as they battle to make next sey. The Flames' Barrett Connolly By SHANNON D. HARRINGTON said. "We sold tee-shirts and sent out practice at LU Stadium. Although the spring year's starting squad. lost 6-2,6-1, to Scott Estes. Champion Reporter letters for contributions in order to raise the money." In fourth seed action, Matt Gribbin The LU wrestling team is hoping to Shuler said the larger facility will won only one match in a 6-0,6-1, have the addition of a larger wrestling benefit the wrestling program in a set loss to Jay Goldstein. Fifth- facility by this summer to allow for Five hockey players win awards number of ways, including the reduc seeded Wayne Robertson was shut more space to train for the season. he still came to every practice and was tion of injuries. out 6-0 in one set, and came up short By STEPHEN STROUT year, and David Bauer was named the The facility, presently used as a a great leader for the guys. The award 6-3 in the second set against John Champion Reporter team's top defenseman. student weight room located above "It will cut out some of the injuries shows just how much Randy means to Curtiss. And finally in the sixth-seed The Liberty hockey team distrib A special honor was given to Randy the basketball courts in the Multi during practice," Shuler said. "When our team," Habermas said. matchup between LU's Joon Park uted post season honors on Tuesday Wilkie, who was diagnosed with stiff purpose Center, will have at least you have 25 guys wrestling close Liberty finishedth e season with a and William & Mary's Brett Wil after a second consecutive appear man's disease and missed the second twice as much space as the present together like that, it creates injuries." 17-5 mark and a final ranking of liams, the Flames were handed a 6-1, ance in the Nationals at Iowa. half of the season. wrestling facility located above the Shuler also said the new facility number eight nationally. The Flames 6-0 defeat to round out the singles The team elected to honor Wade "Randy led the team in scoring the physical education department. will also help in recruiting. have a 35-9-3 record over the past two action. Burrows, Scott Torrance, Bryan first half of the season until his health "I have been praying about this "When recruits walk into a small problems. Even when he couldn'tplay seasons. room like we have now, it does not In doubles play, Cardoso and Bauer, David Bauer and Randy since I first came to Liberty," LU look loo impressive; bul if they could Weirich gave little trouble to Wil Wilkie. Head Wrestling Coach Don Shuler see a larger room, they would be liam & Mary's Lindsey and Estes, Wade Burrows was named Most said. "Having this new room will be Plans include rebuilt rink influenced more to choose our and came up short, 8-3. Number-two Valuable Player after splitting time like practicing on a full court instead program," Shuler said. doubles team, Connolly and Gribbin, between defense and the forward By STEPHEN STR0UT Preliminary plans to rebuild involve of a half-court." were shutout by Kohlmayer and Wil position. Champion Reporter having bleachers on only one side of LU Athletic Director Chuck Burch The addition of the new facility liams, 8-0, while Robertson and Park "Wade did everything for us all The Liberty hockey team plans to the arena, thus reducing sealing ca said that although the Liberty Univer would also benefit the physical were also shutout, 8-0 in doubles year. He spent the first half of the play at Lancerlot Sports Arena again pacity from 3,000 to 1,500. Lancerlot sity Athletic Association (LUAA) education department which also action by William & Mary's Drew season on defense and moved up to next season despite the collapse of the officials expect the construction to be made a significant contribution to the uses the wrestling room for class Highsmith and John Winter. forward during the second half to tie roof in mid-March. completed by July. new facility, the wrestling team did a exercises. considerable amount of work to raise The Flames won only four matches for the team lead in scoring. His ver However, the Flames will be play The damage occurred during the "The transition will not be a detri the necessary funds. in doubles action while dropping 24 satility and his attitude or willingness ing in front of smaller crowds next second period of Roanoke Valley's ment to either party," Burch said. to William & Mary. to sacrifice for the team merited him season as the rink will be operated at game with Richmond. Sixteen inches Funds to build the new facility were "While the wrestling team and physi With the close of the regular sea receiving this award," Head Coach half capacity. A March 13 blizzard of snow and 40 mile per hour winds acquired from fundraisers held by the cal education department will be son, LU will now look forward to the Gary Habermas said. destroyed 75 percent of the roof and caused a beam supporting the roof to wrestling team and also contributions using the new facility, the student Big South Conference Tournament Bryan Bauer and Torrance were was described by owner Henry buckle four hours after an emergency from the LUAA and other resources. weight room will be moved into the at Charleston, S.C, April 15-17. named co-offensive players of the Brabham as a total loss. evacuation. "About $7,000 was raised," Shuler present wrestling facility." Page 10, The Champion Wednesday, April 14, 1993 Expos and Phillies will battle for East title By BRIAN SPERLING leading the way. Larry Walker fills Mitch Williams to flirt with the 40- Manager Jeff Torborg was team should gamble, but those Champion Reporter out the field with a powerful bat for save barrier after an off year. supposed to get the club to play to gambles are a little ridiculous. 1) MONTREAL EXPOS the clean-up position. The Phillies have all the weapons its potential, but even with Bobby Granted, Guzman won 16 games 2) PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES The pitching staff is arguably the to complete their first winning cam Bonilla they struggled haplessly. with the Rangers, but he also lost 11 3) PITTSBURGH PIRATES toughest in the division, led by vet paign since 1986. A great deal of How bad did it get in New York and he is certainly not a 20-game 4) ST. LOUIS CARDINALS eran Dennis Martinez. He joins Ken these hopes will depend on health. last year? Take into consideration winner as Maddux was. Losing 5) NEW YORK METS Hill as returning 16-game winners for 3. Pittsburgh that Howard Johnson, considered Dawson was like pulling the founda 6) CHICAGO CUBS the club. John Wetteland has become the best third bagger in the game tion out from which the hopes of 7) FLORIDA MARLINS the Montreal version of the "wild Pirates after Mike Schmidt hung up his contention for Chicago had once been When it was finally announced that thing." He will be aiming to top the 37 Losing Bobby Bonilla was not things should stay the same. glove, hit only seven homers to go built. The loss of 'The Hawk" puts baseball put a halt on the realignment saves he notched last season. enough to keep Pittsburgh from a In that trade, Felix Jose was sent to with a paltry 43 RBIs in 100 games more of a strain on the shoulders of that was planned, it signaled that the With a division full of question three-peat last year, but with the likes the Royals for Greg Jefferies. The due to injuries. the aging Ryne Sandbcrg, who will National League East would by far be marks, the Expos will have enough to of Barry Bonds, Doug Drabek and Cards may have sacrificed power in Johnson was the only player who be asked to have his biggest season the poorest of the four divisions. win their first outright division crown Jose Lind gone, a fourth crown even trading a young talent such as Jose, could be counted on to play while the yet for the Cubs to contend. Atlanta and Cincinnati would have ever. However, this team would be a in this division is unlikely. but Manager Joe Torre will expect rest of the dugout pouted. Not only On the pitching end, the Cubs been 1-2 in the NL East, but now the year or two from winning in any of Despite the losses, Manager Jim similar numbers from Jefferies. did Torborg have to deal with Bonilla, revamped the bullpen by snatching Montreal Expos have emerged as the the other three divisions, which tells Lcyland will still have his team in the One of the keys in the infield will but he also had to contend with Vince closer Randy Myers and Dan favorites in a division that may pleas fans just how weak this division is. hunt behind a dangerous pitching be third baseman Todd Zeile. Zeile Coleman, who he nearly got into an Plesac. After Guzman and Mike antly surprise people as up to five 2. Philadelphia staff. Zane Smith and Randy Tomlin will be looked toward for another altercation with him last season dur Morgan, the starting rotation is teams have a shot at the pennant will be looked upon as the key start consistent season after a poor '91 ing a game. full of questions. 1. Montreal Phillies ers, but Tim Wakefield should be year. In addition, Ozzie Smith will The Mets did make another big 7. Florida Excessive injuries kept the Phillies back with a vengeance. The knuckle- return for perhaps his last hurrah at addition in the form of shortstop, Tony Expos anchored at the bottom of the divi bailer came in late last season and shortstop. Bernard Gilkey and Ray Fernandez, who will be looked upon Marlins 11 has been 121ong years since their sion, but with a recharged pitching frustrated batters while running up an Lankford will lead an outfield full not to flop as Bonilla did last year. The Marlins will take their lumps only trip to the National League staff and the hope of health, Philly is 8-1 mark. of potential. Torborg would love to get Fernandez as all expansion clubs are expected to Championship Series, but the Expos primed to challenge for the crown. The departure of Lind leaves ques On the pitching end, Torre will need to bat near the .275 mark he achieved do, but this club is only a pitching are ready to raise banner number two Manager Jim Fregosi has one of tion marks on the defensive consis his young staff to take the next step with San Diego. staff away from competing more atop 01 ympic Stadium behind a young baseball's most explosive lineups at tency of the infield. Jeff King and Jay forward. Bob Tewksbury returns from Another big question mark will be consistently in the near future. and aggressive ballclub. his disposal. He will look for another Bell may do some damage with their a 16-victory season, but after him it in the pitching department, which The lineup has a number of decent Manager Felipe Alou has done a big year from National League RBI bats but look for a number of follies could get interesting. was hit hard by injuries. Dwight veterans led by All-Star catcher superb job keeping this team moti king Darren Daulton (109) and John on infield grounders. Omar Olivares, Donovan Osborne Gooden will look to return after Benito Santiago. Bret Barberie, Walt vated, which was evident last season Kruk. Lenny Dykstra will be looked The outfield should still be formi and Rheal Cormier are probably a going 10-13, while Bret Saberhagen Weiss and Dave Magadan will help as the Expos stayed within striking upon to play in more than the 85 dable led by Andy Van Slyke. How season or two behind the progress of is due for a big year after a to make the infield adequate by distance of the Pirates late into the games he suited up for last summer. A ever, when teams lose the most valu the Montreal pitching staff, so Cardi disappointing 3-5 mark. expansion standards. The outfield summer. The major keys for success full season from "the dude" will be able player in the league it should be nals fans have a bright future to look 6. Chicago will be a group of youngsters led will be the infield and pitching staff. crucial for the Phillies to compete. expected that the club will not be as forward to. by Junior Felix. Delino DeShields anchors the On the other hand, Fregosi will strong. Losing Bonds will keep the Cubs The pitching staff will be lead by infield with his speed and potentially need consistency out of his pitching Bucs from a fourth straight crown. 5. New York The Cubbies finished fourth with ageless wonder Charlie Hough, who dangerous bat. Darrin Fletcher will staff to contend. Danny Jackson was 4. St. Louis Mets Andre Dawson and Greg Maddux will be out to prove that he still has a be looked upon once again after sur added in the offseason in hopes that The Mets have finished in fifthfo r leading the way, so Chicago let them few tricks left in his glove. Jack prising Alou with his gritty play he has regained his form. He will join Cardinals two straight years, and another looms get away and signed Jose Guzman Armstrong will also be looked upon, behind the plate. a staff that needs every inning they The Cardinals were in the middle on the horizon with discontentment and Candy Maldonado to replace but after struggling in Cleveland, any The outfield is solid with sluggers can get from the likes of Terry Mulhol- of the pack last season, so taking into and dissent brewing once again in the them. improvement on his 6-15 mark of last Marquis Grissom and Moises Alou land and Curt Schilling. Look for account that the club made one trade, clubhouse. Manager Jim Lefebvre figures the season would be enormous. Take trash to the curb in sports "Ladies and Gentlemen!" the un (for them)." Later in the day, the dumfounded Letts' hands, erasing a identified man said. modest Thomas was fast-stepping his sure seven points. I laughed until I "On April 5, trash-talking season Bob way down the sideline for an apparent turned Dallas-blue. officially ended with the Final Four Sturm touchdown, when he was caught from Finally, case number three was last coming to its conclusion. With the Sports Columnist behind by Tide defender George Monday in the Final Four between 60,0001 exception of the NBA juveniles (Jon Teague, who also was able to strip the Michigan and North Carolina. 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i i Wednesday, April 14, 1993 The Champion, Page 11 Fans underestimate talent level in Portland Harris TeeTer By BRIAN SPERLING ing week that Chicago, New York Champion Reporter NBA Roundup and Cleveland arc light years ahead of If there is one thing odd about the the rest of the playoff pack. NBA this season, it is the fact that the time, the Blazers arc still dangerous The bottom three seeds have turned Portland Trailblazers have been enough to not have to rebuild. In into a dogfight featuring Atlanta, mm LOW PRICES long forgotten as one of the top con stead, they should take the route of Charlotte, Indiana, Detroit, Orlando tenders in the Western Conference. Phoenix and trade for a big-name and Miami. With the chance of the Remember, the Blazers have been player or two. seven and eight sccdings having sub- 25% OFF SALE to the finals in two of the last three When the Suns made the block .500 marks, thccaslcrn powers should seasons. Not that Portland will make buster trade for Charles Barklcy, the have no problem advancing through TYSON JUMBO PACK it two years in a row, but clubs should balance of power had indeed shifted. the early rounds. At any rate, expect not take Coach Rick Adelman's team Considering that Portland made no the Hawks, Hornets and Pacers to DRUMSTICKS for granted come playoff time. major trade of its own and has lost become the sacrificial lambs of the The Blazers are Clyde Drcxlcr to a first round. OR THIGHS heading toward number of games Dallas Update...The Mavericks 50 wins this sea because of injuries, are in the process of doing what many son but may have the Blazers team has thought to be impossible early on — to settle for the fared better than avoiding the league record for number-five seed expected under the futility. in the conference. circumstances. With a couple of weeks remaining This just shows The Blazers are in the season, the Mavs are within one how scary the indeed behind the game of tying the Sixers' nine wins power of the west Suns, but trades are in 1972-73. The team moved within has become. To in order to propel this one game with a win at Seattle last have such success team past Seattle and week. The Sonics had only suffered U.S.D.A. CHOICE BONE-IN while trailing four back into a race for defeat at home six times in 35 contests RIB EYE ROAST OR teams has to be Pacific Division su-' entering that game. frustrating for the premacy next fall. No matter what happens, Dallas club that finally Portland fans must seems to be on the right track, even loosened the Lakers' long-time grip hope that the Blazer hierarchy doesn' t though itwill be long and drawn out. RIB EYE on the league. tear down the strong foundations that Signing Jim Jackson was a big part The sad thing here is that manage it has established. of the team's better play, and another ment might tear apart the team if it Looking into the Eastern Confer top pick will come in this season's falters in the playoffs. At this point in ence, it looks clearer with each pass lottery. STEAK 5 LB. BAG WHITE POTATOES OR National pastime returns; 3 LB. BAG DIET PEPSI OR YELLOW ONIONS PEPSI COLA Clemens starts with win EACH 2 LITER By JOSHUA C00LEY only four hits with four strikeouts. Champion Reporter MLB Roundup Rockic pitcher David Nied was The lush green grass, the smell of tagged with the loss, but Bobby hot dogs and pretzels, the cry of the Lefferts collected the win and Rick Bonilla helped the Melswitha homer. vendor and the mighty crack of the Sutcliffe picked up his first loss. Also, the Philadelphia Phil lies beat bat all signal that baseball is back. In Cleveland, a record 73,290 fans the Houston Astros 3-1. Loser Doug The national pastime has returned. were on hand for opening day. They Drabek went eight innings, giving On opening day of the 1993 sea didn't have much to celebrate though. up two runs on four hits. Terry son, seven games were played, three The Indians were routed by the Yan Mulholland won for the Phils. in the American League and four in kees, 9-1. In Cincinnati, the National League. Roger Clemens Danny Tart- the Reds beat the and the Boston Red Sox started off abull helped Expos 2-1 be the year with a 3-1 win over the New York's hind a strong Kansas City Royals. Clemens, a three- winning cause eight-inning time Cy Young Award winner, spread withthreehits, performance by out six hits, three walks and five including a pitcher Jose strikeouts over eight innings for his homerun. Rijo. Closer Rob first win. Jeff Russell recorded his Jimmy Key Dibble came in first save while Royals pitcher Kevin allowed three and nailed the HARRIS TEETER... LOW PRICES ALL DAY, EVERY DAY Appier was the loser. Mike Greenwell hits in eight game down in had the biggest day for the Sox as he innings for his firstwin . Charles Nagy the ninth for his first save. Dennis NACHO OR COOL RANCH am g% g% hit a three-run triple. was the losing pitcher. Martinez was the loser for the Expos. DORITOS TORTILLA l** In Baltimore, President Bill Clin In the National League, the Florida Larry Walker had a homerun for WORK AT CHIPS 9 0Z. I ton was on hand to throw out the Marlins won, but their fellow expan Montreal and Chris Sabo had one for ceremonial first pitch at Oriole Park sion team, the Colorado Rockies, lost. the Reds. THE BEACH! RED OR ORANGE •«! at Camden Yards, but it didn't help The Marlins, led by Jeff Conine who With fans booing him in Wrigley HAWAIIAN PUNCH 171 the Orioles. The visiting Texas Rang had four hits, beat the Dodgers 6-3. Field, former Cub Greg Maddux led FRUIT JUICY 9PK I ers spoiled the O's first home game The winning pitcher was Charlie the Atlanta Braves to a 1-0 win over
by beating them 7-4. Texas sluggers Hough. Orel Hershiser lost his first Chicago. Maddux ignored all the HUNTER FARMS MMk mmr Dean Palmer and Juan Gonzalez game of the season. comments from the crowd and shut OUR MYRTLE BEACH ORANGE 0 7 combined for two homeruns each, The Rockies lost 3-0 to the New out the Cubs. Mike Morgan pitched AND HILTON HEAD JUICE 64 0Z.#T# driving in six of Texas' seven runs. York Mets while led by strong pitch the loss for Chicago. Atlanta's only LOCATIONS ARE Baltimore's lead-off hitter Brady ing from Dwight Gooden. Gooden run came in the first inning when NOW HIRING FOR ASSORTED VARIETIES aMf%/% Anderson went 3-for-4 while Craig pitched the whole game, giving up David Justice drove in Ron Gant. THE SUMMER. TONY'S 2/HPQ IF INTERESTED, APPLY AT THE MYRTLE BEACH AND HILTON PIZZA 15-170Z Of Divisional races remain tight HEAD LOCATIONS OR MAIL APPLICATION TO: W CREAMY OR EXTRA CRUNCHY as regular season winds down JIF PEANUT By BRIAN SPERLING first time in ages last year. Since JERRY ALLEN BUTTER Champion Reporter NHL Roundup Edmonton has been eliminated from HARRIS TEETER, INC.' Even though the regular season is contention, this will allow one of these LITCHFIELD LANDING quickly coming to a close, three divi final would become a first-round clubs to advance to the conference SHOPPING CENTER sional races are far from over as teams series. final. One should, but watch out for ROUTE 2, BOX 288 have picked up the pace with the Coach Pat Burns has instilled the Teemu Sclanne and the surprising LITCHFIELD, S.C. 29585 playoffs just around the corner. discipline he brought with him from Winnipeg Jets. In the Adams Division, people Montreal to make the Leafs club a That leaves the Patrick Division, considered the Quebec Nordiques the winner after many lean seasons. where the Pittsburgh Penguins have Harris reefer team which could squeeze past In symphony, management has ac strung up 17 straight victories, break 18 01. Montreal and into first. However, quired the players necessary to bring ing the league record. The previous A GREAT PLACE TO WORK! the Boston Bruins have surprised the Leafs to the next level. mark of 15 straight without a loss or many by catapulting past the Canadi- The Leafs might fall shortof claim lie was accomplished by the 1981-82 CM Mid Norrig Mid into fifstalflM*- ing the divisional flag but look for Islanders. If things hold up, the first round Toronto to provide many surprises in The long winning streak fortifies REGULAR OR LIGHT ALBERTO V05 could turn into the playoffs. the notion that Mario Lemieux and an interesting The key to stop company will be untouchable in the BREYERS SHAMPOO OR battle between ping this club playoffs. The team has already Quebec and will be getting clinched the President's Trophy for ICE CREAM CONDITIONER Montreal. For a to the goalie the most overall points in the NHL, series that was while having a and Lord Stanley's Cup will proba penciled in for hot netminder bly slay put in the steel city as well. the division fi between the In the meantime, the team that was nal, seeing them pipes at the .supposed to battle the Penguins is not SELECTED VARIETIES same time. oo battle in the only in danger of missing the play HALF opening round The Smythe offs, but falling into last place. should be justas Division flag The New York Rangers have fal GA1S. interesting. was expected to be kept in British tered so badly that they lost at Madi The Norris Division has been a dog Columbia once again, but the Cal son Square Garden to Hartford last fight all season long, but suddenly gary Flames have arisen to make a week. After the Pens stomped ihem Toronto has pulled up right along run at Vancouver in the waning games by a 10-4 count and with the Flyers side the Hawks and Wings. 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"Arms Race" is the best way to pressure of the high expectations, the Giants a setup man. players should be prepared to be traded 7. Colorado describe the National League West Reds will win the division. If not, The newest addition to the city by Offensively the Dodgers have also or released as the Padres continue its Rockies this season as the division is stocked expect tomahawking in October! the bay is Barry Bonds and his $43 suffered players not playing to their payroll cuts. Because of being an expansion with baseball's best pitching talents. million contract. However, theGiants potential. This fact, combined with However, the team is still left with 2. Cincinnati team, it is the duty of the Rockies to Leading the pack will be the Braves will quickly find out that pitching will injuries, has helped to cripple a core of players who can win games, pick up the rear of the division. and Reds which have both compiled a Reds be its biggest problem in '93. Lasorda's lineup and produced the but they may reflect management's But don't expect the team to remain formidable pitching staff. And be While the Braves' pitching staff Imagine the pitching help thatcould ninth-best offense in the league. lack of commitment to winning. in the cellar for too long because of cause of the old saying that pitching has received all the praise, the Reds' have been purchased for the same The key this season will be for Pitchers Bruce Hurst and Andy the free-agent market wins championships, oneof these two pitching staff could end up being the money the team spent on Bonds. Davis and Darryl Strawberry to re Benes will be expected to carry the The team has a core of young and teams should win the division title. most overlooked squad in the Na The pitching staff the Giants will bound from disastrous seasons and load for San Diego. Greg Harris also old with which to build its future. But the Houston Astros, with two tional League. count on to lead the team in the divi lead this team from the doldrums. mustcontribute to the rotation in order new additions to their staff via free WithJoseRijo, who won 15games; sion will be the aging Bud Black, Bill Brett Butler should provide ample for the Padres to win games. Leading the pitching staff will be agency, has also established itself as a newcomer John Smiley, who won 16 Swift and John Burkctt. However, opportunities for the duo to knock in Offensively the Padres still former Atlanta prospect David Nied legitimate team in the National games; and Tim Belcher, who won IS Kevin Rogers andTrevor Wilson will some runs. have triple-crown threat Gary who could easily develop into the League. games, the Reds will win their share be the big question marks on a staff But even if the Dodgers players do Sheffield and Fred McGriff to team's first staff ace. Last year Nied The Giants, Padres and Dodgers this season. But, the key to the staff which lacks a dominant starter. have a major comeback to their old harass opposing pitchers. Phil was 14-9 with the Richmond Braves simply don't have the arms to com will be the pitching of Tom Browning The team will count on Rod Beck forms, the team still will not match up Plantier could also add punch to the and registered a 2.84 ERA. pete in this division, while the Rock who was injured last year, and rookie to be the closer as he recorded 17 to the rest of the division. Padres offense if he lives up to Joining him in the rotation ies don't have much of anything to pitcher Tim Pugh who was 4-2 in saves last year. Jeff Brantley will also 6. San Diego expectations. And Tony Gwynn is will be the veteran Bryn Smith, compete in the division. seven starts last season. provide help in the bullpen. still one of the best hitters in the Butch Henry, Bruce Ruffin and I.Atlanta Also, the Reds have now handed Offensively the Giants have a for Padres National League. possibly Andy Ashby. With a little over the relief duties solely to Rob midable lineup with the addition of Padres fans should protest this sea Also, to help make up for the loss of luck and a lot of work, the team may Braves Dibble since Norm Charlton was Bonds. 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