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12-03-96 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 14, Issue 13)

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Liberty University, Lynchburg, Va. Tuesday, December 3,1996 Vol. 14, No. 13 Liberty readies for SACS vote ing body last year. Schools, one of the regional By TIMOTHY J. GIBBONS Following the visit, SACS associations authorized by Editor in Chief issued various recommenda­ the federal government. Liberty took its last step tions, which Liberty was The accrediting process, towards reaccreditation with required to act upon, and Dr. Ellen Black said when the submission of a final suggestions, which were SACS visited the campus last report on Nov. 22. The optional. year, gives universities a school is now waiting on a "We don't have to respond standard and guidelines to move from the accreditation to suggestions," the president follow when setting educa­ association. said, "but it is our practice." tional agendas. The Southern Association This final report will be "Because part of the vision of Colleges and Schools will reviewed by SACS' Criteria of LU has been to establish vote on whether or not to Report Committee, a group graduate programs and pre­ renew Liberty's accreditation of educators that will make a pare students for graduate at its annual meeting on Dec. recommendation to the Com­ schools," said Black, the vice 10 or 11. The vote will con­ mittee on Colleges. This president of Planning, Re­ clude an evaluation process committee will then make a search and Assessment, "the that has been going on for final recommendation to the need for accreditation was more than two years. If the more than 800 schools that always recognized." outcome is positive, LU's make up the delegate assem­ The school took its first accreditation will be renewed bly. steps towards accreditation for a decade. "I think that, hopefully, in 1974, when the Virginia Liberty will most likely we will be reaffirmed," State Council of Higher receive a "favorable recep­ Guillermin said. Education granted it the right tion," said LU President A. Accreditation is a volun­ to award degrees. Pierre Guillermin. "It's a tary process in which schools Then, in 1980, the school very strong report," he said. are evaluated by accrediting was evaluated for accredita­ The report, submitted organizations. tion by the Regional Ac­ Nov. 22, detailed the Liberty was first accredit­ crediting Association, receiv­ WPP l& PllALUX.school's respons e to a visit ed in 1985 by the Southern ing full accreditation from by members of the accredit­ Association of Colleges and SACS in 1985. Students,ism administratiorm TJ%pJ&>n cope with overloaded telephone system Foraker resigns; The warbling tone might not be their By LAURELEI MILLER Champion Reporter fault though; it might be because Local phone service new VPSS named Liberty's telephone system server only having transferred hey rouse the few individuals has room for 300 calls — both incoming interrupted on campus By TIMOTHY J. GIBBONS from a community who have free time to enjoy Editor in Chief and outgoing. The 301st dialer won't Approximately 30 percent of campus college in Calif­ naps. Pranksters use them to jolt T squeeze through. phone lines were unable to connect local The Student Government Association is ornia. He worked in and annoy slumbering students at 3 a.m. "Our problem is that we just have an phone calls from 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. shifting the responsiblity for student ser­ the community ser­ They represent the marvel of modern old system," said Manager of Telephone 20 to 12:30 pm. of the next day. vices as the current vice president of ser­ vices department of technology, serving as an immediate Services Wayne Dorsett. Liberty bought Vice President of Building Services vices steps down. his home town, run­ link to distant parts of the world. They the server in 1985. It was meant to last Earl Sargent said the incident was "just a Vice President of Student Services Amy ning recreation pro­ are a convenience that today's culture for five years, according to Dorsett. slight interruption between Liberty and Foraker, a junior who will continue in the grams and doing has become dependent on. Although LU has had it for more than 10 Bell Atlantic." He added, "Those kinds of position until the end of the semester, will be office work. Telephones — can people cope with­ years, he said, "It's still a good system ... things happen quite often." leaving Liberty to prepare for her upcoming This real life expe- Mayes out them? It wouldn't be easy. Phones We're pretty well set for a school our Sargent dismissed the problem say­ wedding. Chad Mayes has been appointed to rience will help him as he takes over the vice have become a necessity in daily life, size." ing, "It really didn't affect the students fill the position. presidency, Mayes said. "The community and loss of them can wreck schedules, There are about 3,500 telephone lines ... I'd call it a small, little hiccup." "Chad's going to do a good job," said SGA never came to us," he said. "We had to come delay plans and create chaos. on LU's campus; 2,600 are dorm exten­ Wayne Dorsett, manager of telephone President Craig Long. "He was No. 2 in run­ to them. We have to go to the students." sions. Dorsett said that the server can services, said Liberty had no control ning for the position last semester." The new vice president will be responsible CAPACITY OF SERVICE handle 1,280 calls, but only 300 lines over the situation — that Bell Atlantic Because nobody ran for the student ser­ for a position that has already dealt with mat­ A "minor mishap" that resulted in loss bridge the outside world to Liberty's was responsible. vices post during last year's election, the ters ranging from the Rideshare program to of telephone access to the Lynchburg grounds. Therefore 980 calls must be "Bell Atlantic worked with us really president and executive vice president filled clubs and class officers — the area in which area Nov. 20 and 21 was inconvenient. on-campus. well to get the phones back up," the position by selecting from a pool of five Foraker said she had the greatest impact. But students have been frustrated with One of the most recent updates to the Dorsett said. or six applicants. Mayes was rejected then "I'm pretty excited about (having off-campus dialing for quite awhile. system came in January 1996 when a because of a lack of student government revised) class officer election process," Students frequently pick up the "front end" was added to the server. This unable to decipher the changes, so the experience, Long said — a deficiency he has Foraker said. "I was given orders by Dean receiver, punch in a phone number and was done when the North American school bought a smaller "patch" system worked to correct. Stewart to get this together." access code only to hear a warbling tone Numbering Plan organization dispensed to place in front of the main one. "That was the one thing that kept him from Mayes said his main goal will be popu­ that means "this-call-did-not-go- with its standard for area codes which "(The front end) is the jeep that leads getting the position last year," the SGA pres­ larizing various opportunities for students through." They hang-up, wonder what required the middle number of every my semi around," Dorsett said. ident said. "(Then) he just went ahead and got to get involved, focusing especially on digit they hit incorrectly and try again to area code to be a one or zero. Liberty's involved in the Senate. He has shown that he campus clubs. "I didn't know anything make a connection. server and its outdated software were See Uncooperative, page 2 has a sincere interest in student government." about the clubs. I still don't," he said. "I Mayes began attending LU last semester, have a lot of ideas." Seniors receive Debaters ranked 3rd Liberty is ranked third in the most strong season going by this point. recently released national ranking The second problem deals with of debate teams, the first time it is the reaction of other teams. television rights not on top since 1994. "One hundred and forty-five Rankings prepared by the other schools gunning for you — By MATT SWINEHART all the roommates were seniors. National Debate Tournament were that makes it difficult," O'Donnell News Editor This policy was changed out of con­ cern that underclassmen would issued the weekend before Thanks­ said. Pop some corn, turn out the often be in seniors' rooms watching giving and gave Emory University The team still has half the season lights and prepare to stay up late television instead of studying. and Wake Forest University the left to strive for a first place finish. watching television — in the dorm The bill must be approved by the edge over Liberty's squad. "This team is a good team," room. This type of evening may administration and the deans before "A lot of people are gunning for O'Donnell said. "I think they'll get now be possible for seniors living it's put into action. us this year," Head Debate Coach better." together in regular dorms, if a bill However, the administration is Brett O'Donnell said. "It's hard passed by S(1A during the Nov. 21 expected to approve the bill, being No. 1." —from staff reports Senate meeting is signed by the Senator Jason Mashburn said. The Liberty had been ranked No. 1 in administration. deans have been quick to make the NDT rankings for the past five Top 10 Debate Teams Students may also be able to take exceptions allowing for seniors consecutive rankings. Three rank­ advantage of extended computer living together in non-senior SENIOR'S RIGHT — A student sits by her television. Student ings are issued each season. 1. Emory University lab hours. dorms to have televisions. senate approved a measure allowing televisions in regular dorms. Rankings are based on the win- 2. Wake Forest Seniors seem pleased with the The computer lab's extended loss record of the school's two best 3. Liberty University new ruling about televisions in hours allows early risers a chance "We're really supportive of the two Clark. He said it shows administra­ teams at its top eight tournament. 3. George Mason senior rooms. "It's about time," to get to work. The Computer Lab week extension," said Will Samson, tion that students and SGA view O'Donnell said the somewhat 5. Univ. of Michigan said senior Jennifer Ward of Act allows the lab to be open from head of academic computing. academics as a "priority" that weaker showing is attributable to 6. Northwestern dorm 26. "We've paid our dues, 6 to 8 a.m. during the last two The $120 required for tutors in they're willing to spend their own two characteristics. One is a lack of 7. University of Iowa and it's good that we finally have weeks of the school year. the lab during the early hours will money on. seasoned debaters on this year's 8. Naval Academy some freedom." The bill is designed to help be paid by SGA. "This sends a The extended hours will go into squad. 9. Univ. of Missouri In the past, televisions have been reduce the end of the semester good message to the administra­ affect as soon as SGA arranges for "It's a matter of experience," the 10. Mary Washington permitted in dorm rooms as long as overcrowding situation in the lab. tion," said Dorm 7-1 Senator Will the tutors to work those hours. coach said. "Last year we had a -^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^m^^^mmmimmmmmmmm^^mimmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Tuesday. December 3. 19% Page 2, Liberty Champion Students witness By BRYAN SHRIVER Inclement weather: In case of All-USA Academic Team: USA Champion Reporter inclement weather, the following today, in cooperation with four stations will announce any delays higher education associations, is Participants of Friday night witnessing, the brain­ or closing for Liberty University: beginning its annual search for the child of senior Eric Newkirk, have seen 150 people For radio: WRVL 8o\3, WWMC nation's best college students. come to Christ over seven nights of witnessing. C91, WVTF 89 public radio and Professors may nominate out­ Every Friday night an average of 105 students go SPIRIT FM 103.7. standing students. For informa- to out spreading the word of God. For television: WSLS TV, tido on nomination forms and Newkirk started this activity 10 weeks ago when a WSET TV, WDBJ TV. official requirements, call Carol group of students decided to go witnessing together. The same type of thing was done last semester, he Skalski at (703) 276-5890. Uah Craabjr/LnnoY CIIAMHON Toyland Spectacular: Thomas Nominations must be received by said but not regularly. Road Baptist Qmch will be col­ Nov. 30. Newkirk said there has been good attendance even WHAT WILL I SAY? WHAT WILL I DO? — Eric Newkirk, head of Friday night lecting toys for needy CJHMXOT who though other things have been going on at the same witnessing (left), prays with a group of students before going into the mission field. ride the Sunday school buses. The Exam Care Package: Do you time. Around 100 people came Nov. 22 even though worth living to you?" Students then share what saved is mounting steadily. More than 150 people toys will be picked up irr your dorm know someone who is not pre­ it was the day of the season's first basketball game. makes life worth living to them — having Jesus have been saved in the seven nights of witnessing. on Dec 3. There wilt be a box on pared for final exams? Alpha Students approach people using questionnaires Christ as personal Lord and Savior. "So many people have been saved as a result of this," each dorm floor and one for coot" Lambda Delta offers you the that help break the ice. The last question on the ques­ However, the number of people that have been Newkirk said. "It's really exciting." routers in the LU bookstore;; Prizes chance to help them chase away tionnaire is usually something like, "What makes life will be offered for the halls that the "exam blues" and encourage give the most toys. them to do their best Exam care packages come with candy, fruit, Uncooperative phones baffle students .Graduate Fellowship: the Pew hot chocolate mix, a soda, daily Continued from Page 1 Another non-publicized service service, a benefit that Dorsett said Breaking Through Younger Scholars Program is offer­ scripture verses and a personal­ is a solution to a numerical stor­ many colleges don't offer. How can Liberty students escape ing $39,000 in graduate felbwsteps ized message from you. Cost is Updating the entire system would age bank, signaled by a rapid Liberty keeps its phone service the telephone wait and make the to students or alumni of eligible $5. For reformation, stop by the cost at least $500,000 to $800,000, busy tone. costs to a minimum, especially connection quicker? Christian liberal arts institutions arid college of General Studies in Dorsett said. After 300 phone-users swallow when compared to other colleges, Dorsett said that the time of seminaries who intend to pursue a Demoss Halt up the server's capacity, die next 50 according to Dorsett. the call makes a big difference. degree in humanities, social sci­ Services Offered dialers are put on a "waiting list" "We know that our students The wires are "hot" from 8:30 ences and theological disciplines. Convocation: The Telephone Services Office where they can stay for up to 10 aren't the richest people in the p.m. to 1 a.m. So students and Professional degrees are not eligi­ ^d.,Dec.3:Dr.Falwell improved its services to the students minutes. When someone relents a world, and we don't want to break parents (who hear a regular busy ble See your derjartrnent chair or Fri. Dec. 5: SOA this semester. By soliciting three telephone slot, the first caller in line them up," Dorsett said. "We try to signal when lines are full) can secretary for an applieatiom Mon.,Dec. 8: James Walker companies — MCI, Phoenix and will be connected. make it fair for everyone. We dodge the problem by avoiding AT&T — Liberty now offers dorm International students are also don't make any profit. 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. lXiesday, Dcccmhcr 3, 1996 Liberty Cliampion, Page 3 Copper coins Money donated to feed hungry fund Spain trip sage. The ministry also has an games are merely a sideshow to the Students donate outpost here in Lynchburg called By BREE KARPAVAGE real purpose of the trip: spreading The Lynchburg Daily Bread, Champion Reporter $7,000 to feed the the gospel. which offers the same provisions LU women's basketball Coach "Athletics is a universal language hungry in New York, as the Love Kitchen on a smaller Rick Reeves is a firm believer in the that can be used as a tool to win peo­ scale. old adage, a penny saved is a penny ple to Christ," said Coleman. "We Lynchburg The Lynchburg Daily Bread, earned. So naturally, when his Lady are going to Spain to play basket­ Inc. serves an average of 100 Flames got a chance to go on a mis­ ball, but we arc also going to share By JASON INGRAM people per day. It is important sions trip to Spain, Reeves encour­ the gospel." Champion Reporter for students to give money since aged them to begin saving pennies During half time of each game, all the food is purchased from ... one million of them. members of the team will share LU has been promoting private donations. "Pennies are something that peo­ their testimonies with those in Manhattan Bible Church Carson's compelling address ple don't mind giving up," said attendance. On off days, the Ministries for 20 years, but this and Light's touching songs trainer Angie Coleman. So far, the Flames will visit area schools, wit­ is just the second year that an inspired the students to give. numbers seem to support Coleman's nessing and handing out tracts to offering has been taken from the "God just showed me that I've statement: the Lady Flames have students. The team will also sing students. A total of more than got numerous things to be thank­ already collected 36,000 copper and perform puppet shows at local $6,000 was given on Wednesday, ful for ..., my family, a set meal coins, or $360, towards their eventu­ churches. Several of the ladies on Nov. 20, and more poured in every single day; sometimes I al goal of $10,000. the team are fluent in Spanish and over the next few days to reach take for granted what God has The idea of saving one million have been on missions trips to a grand total of more than given me," said student Randell pennies was suggested by junior Spanish-speaking countries before. $7,000. About 20 percent of the Braithwaite. "I guess this convo­ guard Tiffany Ratliff. Ratliff's This sidesteps the potential prob­ total will be given to The cation just really made me real­ church group once raised pennies lem of a language barrier. Lynchburg Daily Bread, Inc. ize that I've got so many things for missions, and it proved to be The Lady Flames have never been with the remainder of the sum to be thankful for." very successful. on a missions trip as a team before, Ted Wooironl/LiBEKTY CHAMPION going to The Love Kitchen. Other students said they The Flames will travel to Spain so all are very excited at the DRIVING FOR SPAIN — Sophomore guard Julie Bintz (above) "We depend on these contribu­ viewed the Love Kitchen as a for 12 days (WHEN) under the prospect of sharing Christ's love and the rest of the Lady Flames need pennies to go to Spain. tions," said Sue Carry, director deserving ministry and they gave auspices of Score International, a with people in a foreign land. try. Reeves said that responsibili­ basketball to share the gospel," of the Lynchburg Daily Bread. what they could. Not all gifts missions organization that sends "It's an awesome responsibility ties to his family kept him from Reeves said. "We appreciate everything and were monetary, however. "I just high school and college athletic and opportunity," said sophomore going on missions trips previously. Donations for the Lady Flames' we can use anything; every little couldn't give with money," said teams around the world to share forward/center Lisa Bateman. "We Now that his children are older, he missions trip to Spain can be taken bit helps," she said. Rakia Johnson, "but I will be the gospel. get to use something we love to feels he can devote more time to to the women's basketball office in Feeding the hungry was the praying for the less fortunate While in Spain, the team will par­ minister to others." missions. the Schilling Multi-Purpose Center goal of a special offering taken during the holidays. ticipate in six exhibition games Reeves is also excited about the "This is what I dreamed about or placed in one of the many coin during convocation on According to Carson, the against local Spanish teams. But the chance to minister in another coun- when I came to Liberty — using receptacles around campus. Wednesday, Nov. 20. Campus results were good considering Pastor Duane Carson asked stu- that the offering was taken on dents to give money to benefit Wednesday — before paychecks the Love Kitchen, a ministry of are given out on Friday. the Manahattan Bible Church "It is very apparent that stu­ Students trade blood for cookies and The Lynchburg Daily Bread, dents were giving very sacrifi- Inc. For a simple $1.25 they cially," he said, "The amount of Amherst counties. The next blood crucial to the Red Cross as LU is the said. "Yet only five percent of the could feed a needy person one pennies given shows that stu­ By JASON ROSE drive to be held at Liberty University second largest donater next to population donates blood." meal on Thanksgiving, he said. dents were going out and giving Champion Reporter is scheduled for January. Virginia Tech. More than 150 students donated The Love Kitchen provides all that they can give." The Metropolitan Lynchburg According to Ann Wallace, direc­ one pint each during the last blood Students who may feel that giving food for the needy and homeless The money raised was about Chapter of the Red Cross held LU's tor of Blood Services for the Red drive held at LU. One pint of blood blood is unsafe can rest assured. All while sharing the gospel mes- equal to that of last year. second blood drive of the school Cross Lynchburg can help as many equipment used is new, sterilized year on Wednesday and Thursday, Chapter, "There is "There is absolutely as three people. and disposed of immediately after it r Nov. 20 and 21 in the Vines Center. absolutely no sub­ no substitute for The blood is bro­ has been used. i Dr. Bert Peterson, Optometrist More than 150 volunteers gave stitute for human ken down into Friendly volunteers and nurses 239-6000 blood to help save lives. blood." human blood." different parts and assist donors throughout the whole i According to Director of Wallace said that — Ann Wallace, patients receive process, and donors get free cookies i With: Irving Edelsberg, O.D. Christian/Community Service Lew a healthy person Bloodmobile director only the part that at the end of the process (and possi­ i and Optical World Optometrists Weider, the goal was to obtain a total can give blood —————— they need. bly extra credit for GNED). of 200 pints of blood from LU stu­ every 56 days. There is a very large The Red Cross holds blood drives When asked why she gave blood, i (Next to J.C. Penney in River Ridge Mall) dents. More than 150 pints of blood need for blood in this country. every day across Campbell County. LU student Melody Profitt said that $89 for most clear, soft or disposable' were given. Though this number is "Every two seconds, someone in The Metropolitan Lynchburg Chapter she did it because she "just wanted i Contact Lenses and Exam shy of 200, the blood drive is still America needs blood," Wallace covers Lynchburg, Campbell and to help." i Present this coupon at exam L If you like Computer FINE QUALITY DIAMONDS. 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m Drink strong coffee? Musicians World News Watch for cholesterol NEW YORK — Coffee drinkers tors say blood tests revealed European chip theives who enjoy a strong brew "French increased levels of a liver enzyme pressed" may do so at the risk of — alanine aminotransferase — increasing their cholesterol levels, which "exceeded the upper limit of caught in German raid researchers claim. normal in 8 of the 22 subjects. MUNICH, Germany - European 26 and 27, more than 2,000 law A report in this week's issue of The researchers note that the police are seeking 12 members of enforcement officials confiscated the British Medical Journal says liver findings also persisted as long an international computer chip "truckloads" of files, computer disks five or six cups of strong cafetiere as subjects continued to drink the counterfeiting gang that was and equipment in Germany, France, coffee a day may affect liver func­ brew. But they say the enzyme smashed this week in Germany. Italy and Belgium, he said. tion along with raising blood fats. increases could be innocuous, with The raids, an operation code- The raids were the culmination But they say these potentially damage to liver cells unlikely. Still, named "Goldfish." resulted in the of a three-year probe that began adverse health findings did not they note, "we cannot yet fully arrest of 12 others suspected of selling when a Laotian businessman apply to filtered coffee. exclude" harm to the liver that is counterfeit Pentium chips and pirated reported he was robbed of $19,570 The study in the Netherlands by "subclinical" — not readily associ­ programs, as well as fraud, money- in 1993. He came under suspicion Dr. Rob Urgert and his colleagues ated with symptoms or enzyme laundering and tax evasion Bavarion after two of his attackers told police at Wagenigen Agricultural changes. prosecutor Hubert Vollmann said. they had robbed him of 500,000 University found significant Researchers point the finger at Fliolo cboiiMy of fh» Dopartment M F»n« AtS- The highly organized ring special­ marks. increases (9%-14%) in LDL cho­ two key substances — cafestol and WINNERS: Winners in the Fail 1996 Music Student Honors ized in smuggling old Intel Pentium lesterol levels — the so-called "bad The chip counterfeiting ring oper­ kahweol — substances found copi­ Recital are (left to right)hack : Hitomi ttarada, Christi Salisbury, chips into Europe and selling them ated a multi-tiered organization that cholesterol" — among study volun­ ously in unfiltered, strong coffee. as new. It also sold illegal copies of bought used 133-megahertz Pentium teers who drank the brew. Blood fat They note previous studies with Tfed Williams, Jennifer Hudson, Heekyung Hann, Christy Microsoft programs and counterfeit chips in Asia and retouched them in changes were still raised after six boiled coffee have linked these sub­ Ohlmann,Dan Taulbee, Allison Morris; front: Kimberiy Brunett, Hercules graphics adapters, he said. Hong Kong to look like new 166- months. stances to both increases in blood Taeseong Kim, Alison Post, Garrett Graham, Kristine BlHer and On Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. megahertz processors. In addition, the Dutch investiga­ fats and liver enzymes. Cindy Wilcox.

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It's the girls' night out Doing it refuse to grow up. I came to this I conclusion two weeks ago when I shed all inhibitions, forgetting acade­ mics and deadlines, to laugh until almost three in the morning. Why? 'Cause that's what you do at a, slumber party. That's not all we do, Right though. We talk about men (which is what usually leads to the laughing graphics field or a similar occupation are obvious phase), eat pizza, talk about men, By AMANDA GODSHALL Champion Reporter exceptions to this rule. watch romantic movies (the result of According to Seibert typewritten resumes are a talking about men), talk about men, lizabeth.a senior at Liberty, is at her wit's end thing of the past; resume writers must now type play games (having to do with men) E trying to keep up with her mounting homework. their resumes on a word processing program, Writing What and talk about men. Yes, there's a sub­ To top it all off, she is graduating in May and still according to Seibert. liminal message hidden here. needs to complete her resume. The resume should emphasize major points with 1 know, sounds like high school, Not all hope is lost, though. She can still have a bold typeface, italics, larger font size, bullets and You Know huh? Except in high school we used top-notch resume if she follows some simple guide­ underlining. to prank-call guys we were interested lines. Some students wonder what address they should in. Now we're too chicken. 1 guess First, she needs to understand why she is writing a put on their resume. Using both a permanent and Purpose of writing a resume: LU girls of the 90s are not as bold as resume. The purpose of a resume is to gain an inter­ school address is acceptable on resumes for college the high schoolers of the 80s. view with a company, said Glen Belden, the Director students, said Beldon. Gain an interview with a company* Anyway, twice last week a few of Internships. Therefore, the resume should be writ­ However, the resume should indicate the date the friends I and camped out at a friend's ten in such a way that it sells the job applicant. student will leave the school address. apartments. The best part of this When writing a resume, one needs to think of Seibert said resumes normally need to be only a 1. Should be one page in length arrangement was getting away with a results. Employers look for result-oriented resumes, page in length for recent college graduates, since bunch of girls who like to giggle as said Belden. "Quantify your accomplishments when­ most college students lack experience. 2. Should use both permanent and college address. much as I do. ever you can," Belden said. This means that the Above all, resume writers should check their 3. When referring to accomplishments, include While we're on this subject, Fm resume writer should include "how many" and "how resumes for grammatical and spelling errors. The confused about something. When much" in the resume whenever possible. competition in today's job market does not allow for "how many" and "how much" whenever possible. other girls say that their best friends A major problem encountered by many college stu­ those small mistakes. A typo could prevent an appli­ 4. Use bold typeface, italics, larger font size, bullets are guys, 1 just can't fathom that. Guys dents concerns their lack of experience. Students who cant from gaining an interview. are okay to hang out with occasionally, have not gained experience through a job can list their Although many experts recommend sending out or underlining to emphasize major points. but they don't giggle, they don't talk skills learned through classes, campus leadership resumes by January, it is not too late to start writing 5. Use action verbs to emphasize major skills. about silly things and they don't "get positions or Christian services instead, said Shelley a resume now, said Seibert. "Ideally, the resume chocolate cravings at two in the morn­ Seibert, Career Center Coordinator. The resume should be written in the junior year," she said. ing. They're just no fun. should sell skills, not hide them. However, if graduating seniors writes their Girls, on the other hand can do all Use action verbs whenever possible, Beldon said. resumes now and send them out as soon as possible, of the above, and it's considered per* The writer should avoid "be" verbs such as "is," they still have a chance of getting an interview. fectly normal. "was," "are" or "am." For those students who don't have the time or At slumber party #1, we rented a Many resume writers debate over whether graphics resources to type their own resume, the Career Center movie, ordered a pizza, built a fire should be used on resumes or not. "Most companies are offers a resume writing service. Center staff members and camped out on the floor with fairly conservative, and they are not impressed with meet with a student to put the resume together and then about 10 pounds of blankets. It was something too flashy," Seibert said. type it for a $15 fee. The Career Center also critiques great (the only thing we forgot was She added that students going into the computer previously written resumes at no charge. the marshmallows). We even called the Champion office to serenade all those dedicated men who were "burning the midnight oil." Do something different this summer We stayed up until about 2 a.m. watching movies and playing Truth-or- hotels. cation and pay an $85 deposit fee by Dec. 1. Britain, have an opportunity to meet and By REBECCA WALKER Dr. Partie can be reached at extension 2439 or share your faith with the British people and Dare. 1 can't remember the last time Champion Reporter • Daily breakfasts and dinners. I've revealed so many personal things • Full-time services of an ET Tour by stopping at his office in the Communica­ develop relationships among the other tour- about myself. Summer is coming sooner than you Director throughout the trip. tions building. goers," he added. I think a blood vow should have think. Do you know what you will be • All transfers and intercity transportation. "Thi uei traveuaveil is life-changing,uie-ciiaugiiig, " saibiiidu Partiermuc. Soundouuuus likIIKCe a greagieait reasoit n to postpone that been made that nothing mentioned doing? Why not put that summer job aside • Three comprehensive, sightseeing "You get to experience the glories of summer job, doesn't it? the night before was going to leave for a while and do something you may tours led by licensed guides. that room. never have the opportunity to do again — • Eight visits to special attractions. At slumber party #2, we didn't even like a trip to England, maybe? • ET walking tours. start one of the three movies we rented Dr. David Partie, an English professor at • Theater performance. until 10 p.m. The love story was first LU, is planning a nine day trip to England - The itinerary for the trip includes two nights and (like I said result of talking about May 12 to May 20, leaving from in London, two nights in Stratford, two nights men) then die suspenseful drama. Washington D.C. in Edinburgh, one night in Yorkshire then About three in the morning, we The trip is sponsored through Educational back to London. The last day will be the flight started the coffee pot and encouraged Tours, a touring company which targets teach­ returning to Washington, D.C. each other: "C'mon, it's just one more ers and students who want to be a part of the Partie said that the price for the trip is rea­ movie. Wake up." And let me tell you, "global classroom." sonable as ET Educational Tours have not it was some strong coffee, doctored Partie is the chaperon for the trip and plans raised tour prices in many years. "You are with lots of cream and sugar. to take around 30 people. Twenty have paying 1990 prices for a 1997 tour," he said. 1 still konked out sometime close already signed up to go. During the tour, the group will be seeing to four, right in the middle of the last Partie said the trip is for anyone interest­ historical sights such as the Edinburgh CasUe, one, a comedy. I'm guessing it was ed in going. "You don't need to be an once home to Mary Queen of Scots. They not overly humorous. English major to enjoy this trip," he will also visit the Westminster Abbey, St. The next morning we reheated the explained. "Everyone can be a part of this Paul's Cathedral and Big Ben. coffee, as it was only a few hours old, trip." Katrina Ruth, another English pro­ Partie has been to England three times. "I and sat in the living room, eyes glazed, fessor at LU, is also going. had experiences that I will never forget, Ttd WooUord/LIBBRTY CHAMPION talking about at which point in the The trip will cost $1229. This includes: learned history and began to love Britain," AND THIS IS ... — English professor Dr. David Partie shows his class some of movie each of us fell asleep. • Round-trip airfare. he said. the sights that those taking this summer's Britain trip will see. Then someone muttered something • Seven overnight stays in high-class Those interested can must fill out an appli­ about needing to get stuff done and we all agreed. But we just sat there, eyes still glazed. After a while (no one knew exact­ Is it something worth reading about? ly how long we stayed like that), The boy stands on the street corner and waves a news­ leader Moses tells die story of how Lucifer tempted the first as the Devil himself, but Paul, a former missionary to Asia someone started packing her belong­ paper above his head. He shouts to any pedestrian who people, Adam and Eve, and has taken a deceptive course of Minor, offered assurance that "No temptation has seized you ings, put her hair in a bun and stum­ dares to listen, "Extra! Extra! Read all about it. Temptation action with humans ever since. except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will bled out. is not a sin!" Many critics have asked why a sovereign God would not let you be tempted beyond what you can be bear. But The rest of us started stirring and People turn their heads in amazement. Is this kid for real, allow such temptations in the lives of his children. Rev. when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that packing. Then we sat down, got or is he just trying to make a living? Curiosity gets the best James had this answer, "Because you you can stand up under it" (1 Corinthians 10:13). comfortable again and had another of customers and the kid walks home with a pocket full of know diat die testing of your faith Many other biblical authors and scholars agree that God cup of coffee. nickels. Was this story really worthy of the front page head­ develops perseverance" (James 1:3). can help in times of temptadons because he has been there. You're probably thinking that 1 have a line that it received? You tell me. Job, a blameless Old Testament The anonymous author of Hebrews was quoted as saying, lot of lime on my hands. Not really. It has been documented in this article, by many different farmer and great man of God, was "Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is What can 1 say it's my last year, sources this weekend, that temptation is actually not a sin. tempted by the devil when he was able to help those who are being tempted" (Hebrews 2:18). I'm doing everything 1 can that is According to three of the apostles, it can be shown that stricken by a very painful disease The unanimous consensus among the biblical experts is even remotely fun. Jesus Christ himself was templed by die devil in the and lost of all his possessions. that the best way to overcome temptations is to flee die scene Did 1 mention that 1 went trick-or- wilderness some 2000 years ago, thus proving that temp­ Although tempted to complain and pray, although not necessarily in that order. All die trcating this year with a group of tation could not be a sin because Jesus was perfect and he and encouraged to denounce God, authors agree that Jesus would do the same Uiing; in fact, it friends? Nobody turned us down, but was tempted. Job endured, and his perseverance has been documented dial he did. a few asked where our children were. In recent years, many have accused God for the tempta­ was rewarded widi more posses­ BRIAN While on the Mount of Olives, Jesus said, "And lead us 1 know that wheii 1 look back at tions brought about in their lives but a biblical author sions and greater riches dian what JACOBS not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one" college, Tin not going to remember named James has shown that it is not God who is tempting he started with. (Matthew 6:13). 1 all of the studying 1 did (contrary to us but rather "our own evil desires that cause us to sin" Job credits his success to faith in God. All these studies show Uiat temptation is not a sin as fatnei thinks), I'm going to (James 1:13-14). His story is a Strong reminder that God is sovereign and he most originally diouglu. And according to the experts, it Hjber all of the crazy tilings 1 Allegations continue to mount on die head of a certain knows what he's was doing. can be overcome duough realization of where it is coming did and all ot the fun I had with fallen angel named Lucifer as the source of these tempta­ Although it worked out well for Job and others, many are from, prayer and knowing when to run. More details forth­ slumber parties at the top of the list. tions. Eyewiuiess reports have been verified, lormei Israeli still skeptical about their ability to resist a Strong force such coming as news breaks. Tuesday, December 3, [996 I jhcrty (lhampion, 1'agc 7

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30 Kirstyn Bliss 22 Ann Marie 32 Erin Wall 4 Flori Willie F, Fr., 5-10 Bowdoin F, Jr., 5-10 F, Jr., 6-0 Toowoomba, F, So., 5-11 Staunton, Va. Folsom, La. Australia Virginia Beach, Va.

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Amanda Ferguson Administrative 44 Michelle Wyms 45 Lisa Batemen 25 Jennifer Jess Assistant Coach C, Sr., 5-11 C, So., 6-1 C, Fr., 6-1 Radford, Va. Sylva, N.C. Bremerton, Wash. Women 1996-97 Schedule Nov. 23 Bluefield 7:00 p.m. Nov. 25 Hampton 7:00 p.m Nov. 30 at North Caroline A&T 3:00 p.m. Dec. 6-7 LADY FLAMES CLASSIC 5:30/7:30 p.m (Stetson, Akron, Detroit) 2:00/4:00 p.m Dec. 12 Campbell 7:00 p.m. Dec. 14 Wofford 6:00 p.m. Dec. 16 Unc Asheville 7:00 p.m. Dec. 29-30 at Louisville Classic 4:00 p.m. (Long Beach St., Cent. Conn. St.) 5:00/7:30 p.m Jan. 2 at South Carolina State 7:00 p.m. Jan. 4 at Wofford 2:00 p.m. Jan. 7 Emory & Henry 6:00 p.m. Jan. 18 at Charleston Southern 7:00 p.m. Jan. 20 at Coastal Carolina 7:00 p.m. Jan. 23 Radford 6:00 p.m. Jan. 25 Winthrop 5:30 p.m. Jan. 28 at UNC Greensboro 7:00 p.m. Feb. 1 at Radford 7:00 p.m. Feb. 4 at UMBC 7:00 p.m. Feb. 8 at UNC Asheville 2:00 p.m. Feb. 13 UMBC 7:00 p.m. Feb. 15 Charleston Southern 7:00 p.m. Feb.17 Coastal Carolina 7:00 p.m. Feb. 20 UNC Greensboro 6:00 p.m. Feb. 22 at Winthrop 2:30 p.m. Feb. 26- BIG SOUTH TOURNAMENT TBA March 1 Lynchburg, VA All times are EST Page 10, Liberty Champion Tuesday, December 3, 1996

Duncan ends on a high note Walls leads Belchers Despite the injuries, By RICH MACLONE said with a smile. "He was looking for me, and Continued from Page 12 a dart over the middle that was Sports Editor Duncan was determined I'm glad he was." intended for Trent Richardson. to play in his final col­ "(The catch) was pretty painful," Duncan said. on top for good. Both Walls and Richardson dove Football is a game of details. If a play is to lege game. He nursed his "I didn't know if I was happy or just in pain." "Matt really put a good one in for the ball, but it was Walls who work correctly, 11 guys must execute properly hamstring to the point Duncan was happy to play in pain all season. there," Cook said. "It was the got a hand on the pigskin. He so that one of them can score. The TD maker is where he limped only on He graduated with degrees in both Sports hardest (championship) we've tipped it away, sealing the win. the one who is cxaulted and has stories written his way back to the hud­ Management and Government last May. He won, but definitely the most Walls also had a key interception about him. dle. "I was running a stuck around for his final season for one reason rewarding." in the half. The other guys? They are usually satisfied route in practice (early in — he loves to play football. After the go-ahead touchdown "Overall, I thought it was a with the outcome, shake off their injuries and go the season) and it just "I'm going back (to Georgia) and I'm going to by Cook, Primal Rage (11-4) great game," Aycock said. "What out to sacrifice their bodies on the next play. snapped," Duncan said. Duncan miss this," Duncan said. marched directly down the field. it came down to was us not mak­ Lance Duncan, who played his final game as a "From then on, it was just a recurring thing. Maybe not as much as his team will miss him. Primal Rage began the drive on ing our conversions. If we would Flame Nov. 16 in a 45-14 loss to Georgia Every time I tried to play on it, it kept going "Lance Duncan brought a lot of experience to their own 20-yard line and moved have made (extra-point conver­ Southern, was a detail-guy. Duncan was the on me." this football team," Head Coach Sam Rutigliano the ball 68-yards in five plays to sions), we wouldn't have been in coach's way of dotting i's and crossing t's. He was ready to go into the finale. But a funny said. "He was a vital part of what we did." set up the championship-deciding the situation." A fifth year senior, Duncan was a backup wide thing happened during pre-game preparations — Duncan said that he would spend the next cou­ play. Aycock completed 4 of 6 Primal Rage was able to convert receiver and the Flames' holder on special teams. he dislocated a finger on his left hand trying to ple of weeks interviewing for jobs. When he passes on the final drive, includ­ only a single one-point conversion He suffered a variety of injuries throughout the field an under-thrown pass. finds one, he will become a vital part of two ing a 37-yarder on third down and in the game to complement their majority of his senior season, including a nag­ Duncan played anyway and recorded the most other teams. He will begin working for an nine, to put his team in scoring four touchdowns. The Belcher ging hamstring injury that erased his wide employer and will be married in December to memorable catch of his career — his first colle­ position at the two-yard line with Boys also scored four TDs, but receiving duties for most of 1996. The health giate touchdown. The score came in the fourth former LU student Rebecca Neal. one play remaining. converted twice on two-point tries, problems limited him to eight catches for 81- quarter of an already-determined game, but that Chances are that the hamstring pull won't On the finalplay , Aycock looked which turned out to be the winning yards. He completed his career with 42 catches didn't matter to Duncan. "Ben (Anderson) knew keep Duncan out of the starting linup on his off two receivers before throwing difference in the game. for 466 yards. that I hadn't scored (a touchdown) yet," "Duncan wedding day. Denver to homogenize the Cheeseheads Baltimore at Cincinnati: The Bengals complete Skins' record is inflated due to easy games, they By JOSH HOWE the season series sweep. Bengals by 7. are a better team than the Bucs. Redskins by 7. 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Hopkins 0-1 0-0 0, Hall 0-2 1-21, Reed North Carolina A4T (69) Scores 1-6 0-0 2, Lugo 2-8 1-2 5, Gjorgjevski Barnes 1-2 1-2 3, Home 1-3 3-7 5, 0-1 0-0 0. Totals: 18-71 3-8 44. Bridges 0-0 1-21, Watson 4-16 14-15 MEN'S BASKETBALL Fresno State (84) 22, Mclntyre 9-16 5-6 28, Wilson 3-4 0- Florida International (51) Terdenge 1 -3 0-0 2, Roberson 6-11 0 6, Cotwright 1-6 0-1 2, Woods 0-0 0- Gamble 4-9 3-6 11, Derkack 3-13 3- 0-1 14, Smith 6-9 0-0 12, Young 4-9 0- 0 0, Ferreira 1-1 0-0 0. Totals 20-48 4 10, Harris 2-2 1-2 5, Hensley 0-3 2-2 0 12, Herren 7-12 7-8 22, Rines 0-2 0-0 24-33 69. 2, Watts 1 -7 2-4 4, Carreno 1 -4 0-0 2, 0, Meyers 0-0 0-0 0, Stanley 3-5 3-3 9, Halftime-LU 38, NC A&T 34. Fouled Cross 3-9 5-8 13, Gramatikov 2-2 0-0 McCulloch 0-5 3-4 3, Brooks 4-5 0-0 out-LU, Stinnett, Kisseleva, NC A&T 4. Totals: 16-49 16-26 51. 10. Totals: 31-61 13-16 84. none. Three point field goals LU 4-12 Halftime-Fresno St 30, LU 20. Fouled Liberty University (67) (Kisseleva 0-1, Sa. Wilkerson 1-2, out-none. Three point field goals: FSU Boykin 2-6 3-6 9, Sorensen 3-4 2-4 Stinnett 0-2, Bintz 1-2, Bliss 0-1, Sh. 9-17 (Terdenge 0-1, Roberson 2-2, 9, Aluma 2-11 5-5 9, White 6-9 2-316, Wilkerson 2-4) NC A&T 5-10 (Watson Young 4-7, Herren 1-3, McCulloch 0-1, Jackson 4-9 0-0 9, Allison 0-0 0-0 0, 0-2, Mclntyre 5-8) Rebounds-LU 35 Brooks 2-3) LU 5-17 (White 1-2, Graham 4-8 2-6 10, Hall 0-0 0-0 0, (Wall 7), NC A&T 26 (Home 4, Bridges Jackson 3-9, Boykin 1 -2, Caldwell 0-1, Reed 2-4 0-0 4, Lugo 1 -3 0-0 0. Totals: 4, Wilson 4). Assists - LU 12 (Sa. 24-54 14-24 67. Reed 0-3) Rebounds-FSU 40 (Roberson 11) LU 47 (Lugo 11). Assists Wilkerson 5) NC A&T (Watson 5), Halftime-LU 36, FIU 28. Fouled out- Turnovers: LU 21 (Kisseleva 5), NC Dercack. Three point field goals FIU 2- - FSU 12 (Young 4, Herren 4) LU 13 (White 4). Turnovers, FSU 11 (Young A&T 18 (Watson 8) Blocked Shots: LU 20 (Gamble 0-2, Derkack 1-6, Hensley 3 (Sh. Wilkerson 3), NC A&T 2 0-3, Watts 0-3, Carreno 0-3, Cross 2-3) 3), Liberty 16 (White 4, Aluma 4). Blocked Shots, FSU 11 (McCulloch 6), (Mclntyre 2). Total Fouls: LU 23, NC LU 5-14 (Boykin 2-4, Sorensen 0-1, A&T 20 Att. 246 White 2-4, Jackson 1-3, Reed 0-2) Liberty 6 (Aluma 5) Total Fouls: FSU 15, LU 14. Att. 10,182. Rebounds-FlU 30 (Gamble 5) LU 45 (White 9). Assists - FIU 12 (Hensley 3) illjgsiisjggjt::::!! I S LU 15 (White 7). Turnovers, FIU 18 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Week (Gamble 5, Derkack 5), Liberty 15 Bluefield (45) TUESDAY (White 6). Blocked Shots, FIU none, Calfee 3-3 0-0 7, Dawson 1-5 0-1 2, Men's Basketball vs. Randolph Macon, Liberty 7 (Aluma 5) Total Fouls: FIU 20, Eaddy 5-13 0-0 11, Simpson 3-9 4-4 7:30 p.m., Vines Center LU 24. Att. 6335. 10, Cantrell 1-6 2-2 4, Lawrence 1-31- THURSDAY 2 3, O'Neil 0-0 0-1 0, Sparkman 1-2 0-0 Men's Basketball vs. Drake Univesity, MEN'S BASKETBALL 2, Turner 0-0 0-0 0, Huff 0-3 0-0 0, 7:30 p.m., Vines Center Liberty University (67) Smith 0-0 0-0 0, Nester 0-0 0-0 0, Bunn FRIDAY Sorensen 0-2 0-0 0, Reed 1 -4 0-0 3, 3-5 0-0 0 . Totals: 18-49 7-10 45. Women's Basketball, Lady Flames Aluma 3-10 11-14 17, White 5-14 0-1 Liberty University (89) Classic Invitational Tournament at Vines 10, Jackson 8-15 0-0 24, Boykin 0-0 0- Kisseleva 11-22 6-10 30, Wall 6-10 Center. Game 1: Akron vs. Detroit, 5:30 2 0, Caldwell 1-1 2-2 4, Graham 3-4 1- 0-0 12, Jess 1-4 0-0 2, Sa. Wilkerson p.m. Game 2: Liberty vs. Stetson, apx. 2 7, Lugo 1-2 0-1 1. 2-4 0-1 4, Stinnett 2-10 2-2 5, Willie 5-9 7:30 p.m. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (65) 6-9 16, Ratcliff 0-2 0-0 0, Bintz 2-8 2-3 Use lb Liberty Ctawpa to advertise Hockey vs. UVa. at Charlottesville Ice Cotwright 4-9 3-6 12, Levesque 5-7 1-2 8, Bowdoin 0-2 0-0 0, Bliss 2-6 1-4 5, Arena, 9:45 p.m. 11, Ketcham 1-12 2-2 5, Ohnstad 2-4 Sh. Wilkerson 2-3 0-1 4, Bateman 0-1 your Campus Club or Group's Event to the SATURDAY 2-4 7, Larson 3-7 2-2 10, Kinner 1-1 0- 2-3 2. Totals: 33-81 19-33 89. Women's basketball: Lady Flames 0 3, Porter 1-3 0-0 3, Fleming 2-4 4-6 Halftime-LU 45, BC 23. Fouled out-Sh. 8, Wozniak 2-6 0-0 6, Bryden 0-1 0-0 Wilkerson. Three point field goals BC Classic: Consolation game, 2:00 p.m., whole campus. 0, Valley 0-1 0-0 O.Halftime-Cal Poly 2-12 (Calfee 1-1, Eaddy 1-4, Simpson Championship game 4:00 p.m. 36, LU 31. Fouled out-Cal Poly, Laron; 0-3, Cantrell 0-2, Sparkman 0-1, Bunn Men's Basketball vs. Howard, at Vines 93% of all LU students read tk» LU, Aluma. Three point field goals: Cal 0-1) LU 4-16 (Kisseleva 2-6, Sa. Center, 7:30 p.m. Poly 9-22 (Cotright 1-1, Ketchum 1-8, Wilkerson 0-1, Stinnett 0-2, Bintz 2-6, Indoor Track at Furman Invitational, Ohnstad 1-2, Larson 2-4, Kinner 1-1, Sh. Wilkerson 0-1) Rebounds-BC 24 TBA thampiw.With that many students reading Porter 1-2, Wozniak 2-4) LU 9-14 (Eaddy 8) LU 59 (Willie 11). Assists - (Reed 1-3, White 0-2, Jackson 8-9) BC11 (Cantrell 4) LU 19 (Sa. On The Air the paper and the special campus rates, Rebounds-Cal Poly 35 (Ketchum 9) LU Wilkerson 5), Turnovers: BC 33, 36 (White 7, Sorensen 7). Assists - Cal (Cantrell 8), LU 19 (Kisseleva 3, Wall 3, RADIO Poly 16 (Larson 7) LU 15 (White 7). Ratcliff 3, Bateman 3), Blocked Shots: Basketball: LU vs. Randolph Macon, how can you afford not to. Turnovers, Cal Poly 14 (Levesque 4), BC 2 (Eaddy 2), LU 4 (Kisseleva 1, Tuesday 7:15, LU vs. Drake, Thursday Liberty 16 (Reed 4). Blocked Shots, Jess 1, Stinnett 1, Wall 1). Total Fouls: 7:15 p.m., LU vs. Howard, Saturday Cal Poly 3 (Levesque 1, Larson 1, BC24, LU 16. Att. 627. 7:15 p.m. all games 88.3-FM. Valley 1), Liberty 8 (Aluma 5) Total Women's Basketball: Lady Flames Fouls: Cal Poly 22, LU 19. Att. 5240 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Classic, Friday 7:30, Saturday, TBA. all Liberty University (72) games on 90.9-FM The Liberty MEN'S BASKETBALL Kisseleva 3-9 2-2 8, Wall 7-12 2-2 Football: NFL triple-header, Sun. 1:00 Liberty University (44) 16, Jess 0-0 3-4 3, Sa. Wilkerson 5-7 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m.105.9- Sorensen 0-1 0-0 0, Graham 1-4 1-2 6-7 17, Stinnett 0-3 0-0 0, Willie 4-6 1-2 FM.Monday Night Football, Buffalo at Champion 9, Bintz 2-3 0-0 5, Bliss 1-3 2-2 4, Sh. Miami, 9:00 p.m., 105.9-FM. 3, Aluma 5-17 0-1 10, White 4-10 0-0 IIWHI'Liberty'Cs VniVoic™e * 804.582.2128IU 582 2128S ( 9, Jackson 3-11 0-0 9, Boykin 1-4 0-0 Wilkerson 4-6 0-0 10, Bateman 0-0 0-0 LOCAL TALK SHOWS: The Sports Gang, 3, Allision 0-0 0-0 0, Caldwell 1 -6 0-0 2, 0. Totals 26-49 16-19,72. Tues. 8:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. 90.9-FM. Fax: 804.582.2420 Athletic Department begins study Continued from page 14 in areas of concern. cluded its own study, a team of The members of the committee reviewers will conduct a three- to on these committees are unusually responsible for the study will four-day evaluation visit on cam­ strong, knowledgeable persons." include Dr. Guillermin, Dr. pus. Those reviewers will be peers Academic accreditation is com­ Gribbin and various members of from other colleges, conference mon in colleges and universities. the university faculty and staff, as officers and universities. That This national program is the first well as athletics department per­ team will report to the NCAA o focus solely on certification of sonnel. A member of the NCAA Committee on Athletics thletics programs. Following a compliance service staff will trav­ Certification, another independent ilot project, the NCAA Division I el to the campus for a one-day ori­ group. The Committee will then lembership overwhelmingly sup­ entation visit to meet with the determine the University's certifi­ ported the program and its stan­ committee and its subcommittees cation status and announce the dards at the 1993 annual conven­ early in the process. decision publicly. For institutions tion. Within each area to be studied that fail to conduct a comprehen­ The certification program's pur­ by the committee, the program has sive self-study or to correct prob­ pose is to ensure integrity in the set standards and operating princi­ lems, tough sanctions can be institution's athletics operations. It ples, which were adopted by the imposed. is supposed to open up athletics to assoc-iation to place a "measuring The options of certification sta­ the rest of each university's com­ stick" upon which all Division I tus are: certified, certified with munity and to the public. members will be evaluated. The conditions and not certified. Institutions will benefit by University will also examine how Universities will have an opportu­ increasing awareness and knowl­ the activities of the athletics pro­ nity to correct deficient areas. edge of the athletics program cam­ gram relate to the mission and pur­ Schools that do not take corrective pus-wide, confirming its strengths pose of the institution. actions may be ruled ineligible for and developing plans to improve Once the University has con­ NCAA championships.

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On the Flames' next trip down RICH will help us when we play teams like the floor, Jay Boykin was sent to the By RICH MACLONE Virginia, Virginia Tech and Texas line, but missed both of free throws. Sports Editor MACLONE Christian." The Mustangs cleared Boykin's The Fresno State Bulldogs, ranked Liberty (3-1) hung with Fresno St. missed free throw, but Walter Graham No. 15 by the Associated Press men's for most of the first half, and took a intercepted Cal Poly's Ross Ketchum The NBA's basketball poll, decimated the Liberty 13-12 lead mid-way through. The up-court pass and ran out the final 4.5 University Flames 84-44 in the cham­ Bulldogs put together a 17-8 run to seconds of the game. worst pros pionship game of the Coors Light close the half, and led 30-20 at the Liberty was forced to play the final Much ado has been made Classic on Saturday, Nov. 30. The half-way point 2:53 of the game without center Peter about the NBA's 50th Anniver­ Bulldogs erased any hopes the up-start In the first-round of the tournament, Aluma, who fouled out. Che Lugo sary team that was released last Flames had of upset by running LU the Flames snuck by Cal Poly San replaced Aluma and hit two free month, but nothing has been said ragged in the second half. Luis Obispo behind the stellar outside throws down the stretch. about the players that just don't Chris Herren, a freshman guard, put shooting of Larry Jackson. The "When Pete went out, (Reed and get it done. on a clinic against the Flames. Herren, Flames shooting guard nailed eight of Jackson) stepped up and made big You know, the players who a transfer from Boston College, piled nine shots from behind the arc, setting plays," Meyer said. just make you want to vomit up 22 points against the Flames, most an LU record, and totalled 24 points Cal Poly led by as many 13 points when they touch the ball. The of which came from inside, as he pen­ for the game. LU won 67-65. in the second half. LU got back into guy who, when he gets the baU, etrated through the LU defense all Of the eight treys, none were bigger the game by running off 12 points in a his teammates scream, "Pass it, night than Jackson's final one. With the row, and pulled within one on a pass it now." Fresno went for the jugular the sec­ Flames trailing by one, Jackson bit a Jackson trey. Aluma put the Flames on Here is my current list of the ond half, and outscored Liberty 54-24 bomb from the top of the key to give top for the first time on a pair of free Worst Players in today's NBA. in the stanza The Bulldogs ran off 10 LU a two-point advantage. throws with 8:34 to play in the game. • Yinka Dare, New Jersey points in a row to open the half and Jackson was named to the All- "In order to win big games, espe­ Nets: One of the biggest busts never looked back. Herren capped that Tournament team for his efforts in the cially in the final possession, you've in NBA draft history. All run with a layup to take a 40-20 lead. two-game tourney. got to have players step up and make height, no talent. He is a poor Peter Aluma finally stopped the bleed­ big plays," LU Head Coach Jeff LU took care of business in their man's Manut Bol. I think that ing with a layup at the 17 minute Meyer said. "Larry (Jackson) got a first two contests of the season. The about sums it all up. mark, but at that point LU was down great look. I was really proud of the Flames beat Florida International 67- M»tl Ciida / HBEKTY CHAMPION • Vernon Maxwell, San 18 points. fact that he didn't rush (the shot). He UP FOR A PAIR — Peter Aluma goes up for two of his nine points 51 on opening night and went on the Antonio Spurs: Sure he has "They really hit on all cylinders in had a great night; you think he would road to beat Maine 64-53. against Florida International. Aluma and the Flames are 3-1. shooting skills, but that doesn't cut it. Maxwell's temper is enough to land him on my Akpama, Miller Worst Players team. Anyone Lady Flames who goes into the crowd to beat up a fan deserves the same fate start perfect awarded by B.S.C. by his teammates. By KERRY RODRIGUEZ better player. Experience has • Derrick Coleman, Philadel­ Champion Reporter helped make me an asset (to the phia 76ers: Another player who By RICH MACLONE team." never lived up to the hype. He Sports Editor After a season filled with more Freshman Anthonia Akpama has spent more time complain­ wins than losses, many struggles also made her mark on the volley­ ing than he has on the floor North Carolina A&T threw everything but upper-cuts at and growing pains, the Lady ball court this season. Akpama over his career. D.C. is all that the Liberty University Lady Flames but could not land a Flames volleyball team ended its was named Rookie of the Year, is wrong with the professional knockout blow. LU countered every shot the Lady Aggies season third in the Big South con­ selected onto the Big South con­ game. It all stems from getting threw and held on for a 72-69 victory, their first win on the ference. At the end, two team ference All-Tournament team, and a huge paycheck before he paid road since December of 1994. members were honored by the first team All-Conference. his dues. Free throws proved to be the difference for LU. The Lady conference — Leeana Miller and "I was excited and happy to • Glenn Robinson, Milwau­ Flames (3-0) hit 16 of 19 attempts in the game, going six for Anthonia Akpama. receive that kind of honor," kee Bucks: The Big Dog has six in the final 45 seconds of the game. Freshman point Miller is no stranger to awards. Akpama said. "I have received played more like a chihuahua guard Sarah Wilkerson hit the last four of the game for LU, Her past honors at Liberty have honors (in the past), but I did not so far. The much heralded and freshman forward Kirstyn Bliss nailed the other two. been second team All-Conference expect to receive one here." Purdue standout has not been Liberty led by 13 with 4:06 remaining in the game. Ted Woolford / LIBERTY CHAMTION and All-tournament. This year, Akpama found it easy to adjust able to get his jumper to fall in Turnovers and fouls turned the game into a tight contest DARK NO MORE — Liberty takes the floor. Miller was selected onto the All- from the Nigerian volleyball court the big leagues. Here is a play­ down the stretch. Nisha Watson scored 15 of her 22 points Sharon Wilkerson ended the run, and the two teams traded Conference first team. "I was to the volleyball court of Liberty er that gets by on nothing more in the final four minutes of the game with 12 of those points points the rest of the way. shocked and really surprised to University and enjoyed learning than what he did in the college coming from the charity stripe. "I'm proud as I can be of these girls," LU Head Coach receive that kind of honor," Miller the American game. "Teach me. I ranks. North Carolina A&T (0-3) cut the Lady Flames' lead to Rick Reeves said. "These babies came out and pulled it out said. "I was just doing my job." am ready to learn," Akpama said. • Donny Marshall, Cleveland one with 15 seconds remaining. After a pair of free throws on the road. Erin Wall and Genie Stinnett provided a lot of Miller compiled some impres­ "Whatever it takes, teach me." Cavaliers: Another case of a by Wilkerson that put LU up by four, Latania Mclntyre leadership, and the freshman played really well." sive statistics during the season. This is the kind of attitude that player who had it all in college, nailed a three pointer from the top of the arc to pull the Lady Sarah Wilkerson led the way on offense for the Lady She pounded 437 kills, dug 380 has gotten Akpama where she is but can't get it done in the Big Aggies within one. Mclntyre scored 28 overall, shooting Flames. She poured in 17 points in the game and also balls and slammed 36 service aces. now. Akpama drilled 391 kills, Time. Marshall, who averaged nine of 16 from the floor with five three-pointers. dished out five assists. Erin Wall contributed 16 for Liberty. "God has blessed me with a tal­ dug 323 balls, aced 37 serves and nearly 20 points per game in Liberty built the lead midway through the second half by Earlier in the week, LU took out both Hampton and ent to play volleyball," Miller overpowered 52 opponents to lead college, can't put the ball in the turning its defensive pressure against the lady Aggies. Flori Bluefield at the Vines Center. Elena Kisseleva led the way said. "When other girls were play­ in solo blocks. basket in the pros. You would Willie's layup and free throw with 4:24 remaining in the in both contests. She scored 19 against Hampton, in LU's ing several sports in high school, I "Going into the season I wanted think that on a team like the game gave the Lady Flames its biggest lead of the game, 66- 85-52 win. The Moscow, Russia native poured in 30 against concentrated on just volleyball. to play well," Akpama said. "I was Cavs they would need all the 53. The Lady Aggies responded with a 11-0 run to come Bluefield, coming within five points of the single-game Playing high level Club teams not playing for awards. I was play­ scorers they can find, yet within two points. A free throw by freshman shooting guard record for points in LU's 89-45 opening night win. year round has helped make me a ing to win." almost every night it reads in the box scores: DNP - coaches' decision. LU begins • Pervis Ellison, Boston Celtics: Always Nervous Pervis B-Boys capture third title self-study is, without a doubt, one of the worst big men in basketball. By RICH MACLONE Centers such as Shaq and Sports Editor process Hakeem lick their chops the sec­ ond they see the Celtics on the Primal Rage quarterback Mark By RICH MACLONE schedule because they know it Aycock's last-play pass into the end Sports Editor will be eating up the over­ zone was knocked away, as were his Dr. A. Pierre Guillermin announced matched Ellison. team's championship dreams, by Tuesday, Nov. 19, that Liberty • Jamal Mashburn, Dallas Belcher Boys' defensive back/quar­ University has begun a year-long, Mavericks: He would rather terback Matt Walls. The B-Boys campus-wide effort to study its athlet­ spend his time fighting with (13-2) escaped with a 28-25 victory ics program as part of the NCAA Jason Kidd over both the ball at Williams Stadium on Nov. 19, as Division I athletic certification pro­ and Toni Braxton than concen­ they captured their third consecutive gram. Specific areas the study will trate on his game. If he would Intramural Sports Football champi­ cover are academic and financial spend as much time improving onship tide. integrity, rules compliance, as well as as he does warring with Kidd in "Hach one has been sweeter," a commitment to equity. die papers, he would not be on Walls said. "This one is the best of "This marks the official beginning this list. all because it was the toughest one of Liberty University's NCAA self- • Terry Dehere, L.A. Clippers: we've had." study for athletics certification," Dr. He had Hie golden touch back in Walls' 11-yard touchdown pass to Bill Gribbin, chair of the steering his Seton Hall days, but the Drew Cook with seven plays committee said. "Liberty NCAA suill NBA defenses have prohibited remaining in the game provided the liaisons Troy Arthur and Becky him from creating his own shot. winning margin, Walls, under pres­ Bowman will meet with Dr. If he had any game, he would sure, delivered a high pass into Guillenmn and members of the steer­ find a way to crack the rotation the back of the end zone. Cook ing committee and sub-committees. for the (Tips, you would Uiink. It hauled it in to put the Belcher Boys The people lliai Liberty has in place Mike Sptlghti /I mm i v IIIAMJ-IUN just goes to show how different See, Walls, Page 12 CELEBRATION TIME Members of tiie Belcher Boys celebrate their third IMS championship. See, Athlttic, page 13 the pros are.

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