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NOVEMBER 15, 2005 SERVING LIBERTY UNIVERSITY" FOR 23 YEARS VOL. 23, NO. 10

Kilgore Concedes Drama Queen Bad campaign decisions cost Meet Theater Director Linda Kilgore governor seat. A4 Nell Cooper. B6 Creation textbooks attacked in the classroom

By Angela Franulovich vide "inadequate preparation" for also been rejected. The rejected texts join the bandwagon." not prompt the decision to reject the NEWS REPORTER higher level coursework. Use of such are published by Bob Jones The ACSI, along with Calvary textbooks. texts in a foundational course, University and A Beka Books. Chapel Christian School of Murrieta, "The UC representatives (also) Students interested in transferring according to the UC, also "It is imperative to try to Calif, and several of its students, indicated that there was no problem to secular universities to complete provides sufficient grounds keep this religious and filed a complaint in federal court with the material facts in the BJU science degrees should be aware of to deny admittance to viewpoint discrimination against the UC system this past physics textbook - that if the new policies seemingly aimed at Christian students under from spreading," said the August. Scripture verses that begin each keeping Christians out - policies that their policies. Association of Christian According to the ACSI update, the chapter were removed, the textbook have already been implemented by The textbooks cited by the Schools International in its lawsuit was filed following an would likely be approved for the sci­ at least one public university system. UC as providing "inadequate prepa­ Legal and Legislative Update for Fall acknowledgement by officials last ence lab course requirement," the According to the University of ration" focus mainly on Christian 2005. "If this discrimination is May that the UC had no "objective ACSI said. California school system's admission interpretations of science, but litera­ allowed to continue unchallenged, it evidence that students from religious board, several Christian high school ture and history textbooks written is only a matter of time before secu- schools are deficient in science" and and Christian college textbooks pro­ from a Christian perspective have lar institutions in other states will that poor student performance did Please see TEXTBOOK, page A3 CFAW draws Staying safe at Liberty prospective

By Joanne Tang students to ASST. NEWS EDITOR

The street lights flicker, the dim campus light shows the shadows a young woman casts as she walks toward her dorm. Her pace quickens as the owls By Danielle Schneider hoot and birds' wings flutter in the • KEWS REPORTER mysterious trees surrounding the street. Once again, Liberty University She reaches her dorm building and invites students from every loca­ walks in, closing the door behind her. tion and background to come see The locks click into place. She takes what it has to offer. November's one more look outside beyond the College for a Weekend was held glass barriers. Her muscles relaxing, Nov. 10 through 13. she begins to walk up the stairs to her Liberty prepared for these esti­ hall, not seeing the pair of eyes watch­ mated 1,500 guests by providing a ing her as she walks up. variety of activities to fill their In a case such as this, the locked weekend and demonstrate just doors would have barred any intruder how Liberty University is "the without a key from walking into the world's most exciting university." building. In the case of 19-year-old A tour of the campus that Lehigh University student Jeanne included dining and recreational Ann Clery, however, there would be facilities was offered to CFAW nothing in the way of the intruder who visitors. Activities included audi­ entered her dorm room on April 5, tions and placement tests for 1986 where she was raped and killed. music and ministry, convocation, The intruder passed three doors financial aid seminars, a Tait and which were propped open instead of Barlow Girl concert, a perform­ locked. ance of "Guys and Dolls", a hock­ Through the efforts of Connie and ey game, hiking, basketball, putt- Howard Clery, parents of the slain putt and skating. student, the Crime Awareness and When asked what was attrac­ Campus Security Act of 1990, better tive about Liberty University known as the Clery act, was adopted many "weekenders" had similar by congress, requiring all public and answers. They said the people private universities to not only record were what made the place so all reports of criminal activity on cam­ amazing. There was a warmth and pus, but also annually publish the last friendliness that most never expe­ three years of that information for rienced in a school back home, public view. especially those from large public schools.

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ADAM BISIIUP Please see CFAW, page A3 STAY SAFE — Students are encouraged to not walk or jog by themselves after dark. See page A3 for more tips on staying safe on campus. ROTC wins silver streamer in Ranger Challenge Va. elections closest ever

By Angela Franulovich declared the outcome to be By Holly Clements the end of it all, the team came home of each team spent the night in the NEWS REPORTER a gauge of popularity for NEWS REPORTER with the high honor of "silver stream­ woods eagerly anticipating what the each of the candidate's pri­ er," having placed 16th out of the 29 rest of the competition would bring. The Nov. 8 elections set­ mary supporters, President The LU Army ROTC participated for teams. Saturday was a grueling day of rifle tled what may have been Bush for Kilgore and Gov. the first time ever in the Ranger Everyone involved is proud of the marksmanship testing, hand grenade the nastiest and Mark Warner for Challenge at Fort Pickett, Va., which team's accomplishments, especially assaults, obstacle courses, more land most expensive Kaine - some dis­ was held on Oct. 28 through 30. At considering they were the rookie team navigation and a 10K road march with gubernatorial race agree. on the field. Sgt. Alexander, the full gear. The day ended with an acute in Virginia's histo­ According to team's coach, said, "to'have come out inspection of the contents of each per­ ry. Washington Post with silver streamers our first time son's rucksack, with points being Democrat Tim columnist Terry out, that's pretty impressive." deducted for even the smallest infrac­ Kaine beat out Neal, Virginia is The competition is open to all colle­ tion. To top it all off, each member of Republican Jerry "an odd state that giate ROTC programs in Virginia and the team had been carrying all of his Kilgore for the continues to elect North Carolina. There can only be 10 or her gear all day long. The distance governor's seat by almost 6 Democratic governors even members on each team, so the compe­ between each competition was often percent of the vote, despite as it votes for Republican tition to even become a participant is several miles apart. The team was a last-minute visit to presidential candidates fierce. To kick the weekend off, each required to walk everywhere and Richmond by President decade after decade." team underwent an Army Physical maintain their full gear while doing George W. Bush to rally Republican support for PHOTO PROVIDED Fitness test, a written land navigation so. H00-AH — The LU Army ROTC competed for the test and a night land navigation chal­ Kilgore. first time in the Ranger Challenge and won the lenge. After all of this, the members Please see RANGER, page A3 While many analysts have Please see ELECTION page A2 honor of "silver streamer."

. . Page A2, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION NOVEMBER 15,2005 Students build Habitat for Humanity chapter at LU

By Tanya Whelly process of chartering a "Basically in an effort to "It will develop and main­ NEWS REPORTER Liberty Habitat Chapter increase the involvement of tain its own identity with which can function on its college students with agreement with the Since 1988, the Habitat own," said Executive Habitat, I have been mak­ Habitat's philosophy and for Humanity in Lynchburg Chairman of the College ing an effort to find stu­ mission," said Fields. has worked to build homes Republicans Dave Ernest, dents interested in forming Fields and the students for almost 1,000 men, who approached the SGA a local chapter that will pro­ involved in this new chapter women and children in early this semester about mote, recruit and support hope to one day see a house need. The College the project. the involvement of LU stu­ built and funded completely Republicans, the Student "Dave approached me dents with Habitat," said by Liberty students. Government Association about it at the start of the Fields. "We think it would be a and the English Honor year, and we agreed it "Doug Fields is very help­ good step into the commu­ Society have recently decid­ would be a great way to be ful and open to do any­ nity to have a 'Liberty ed that it was time that involved hands-on in the thing we ask to help build house,' one that we raised Liberty had a part in the community," said SGA and strengthen the chapter. the money for, and built action. President Chris Gaumer. He knows what he's doing." ourselves," said Ernest. "I Though various students The groups have been said President of the think it is entirely possible work with Habitat every working with the coordina­ English Honor Society, for our club to begin con­ semester in order to receive tor of the Lynchburg Stephanie Brown. struction on our first house Christian Service credit, the Habitat for Humanity, While the Liberty Habitat within two years." new chapter will allow stu­ Doug Fields, to raise aware­ for Humanity will form a dents to work more closely ness among students so that covenant relationship with Contact Tanya Whelly at with Habitat and even the chapter can last after the Lynchburg Habitat, the [email protected]. FILE PHOTO MAKING A HOUSE A HOME — Dr. Jerry Fal well presents a check to a Habitatsponso r their own homes. the original students new chapter will remain for Humanity representative in January of 1996. The money was a belated "Our goal is to begin the involved have graduated. independent. Christmas gift from Thomas Road Baptist Church to a local family. SGA bridges gap for students, administration

By Matthew Robinson President Heather Shelton and sons, including some from LU's have the opportunity to get to "I am definitely looking for­ NEWS REPORTER Vice President Kristin Guise, English Honor Society, Sigma their name, or music, out to the ward to being part of that deci­ Junior President Chad Campbell Tau Delta. students," said SGA Vice sion process, simply by standing SGA serves as a bridge between and Vice President Mike Hewitt, SGA plans on having at least President Anna Chaffins. firm on what students truly want Liberty University students and Sophomore President Justin three more clean-up days next New clubs were added this to see food-wise at LU," said Liberty University administra­ Strode and Vice President semester. Gaumer said to get semester to the SGA, including Sophomore Class President tion. LU is experiencing record Melinda Trotter, Freshman more involvement from students the Stand with Israel Club and Justin Strode. student enrollment, President Andrew in cleaning up around campus History Club. A Cycling Club is Another open dorm has been and SGA serves as a Fulbright and Vice next semester, SGA may provide expected to be starting next approved and is expected to take resource for students President Meghan a little extra incentive. semester, Gaumer said. place during the spring. A 5K run and administration. Kirkpatrick. SGA is also partnering with the In SGA's student court, will also be taking place next "This year, SGA is Before students College Republicans and Sigma Supreme Court Justice Dave semester. the largest in recent rolled onto campus Tau Delta to start a Liberty Hornickel is currently pursuing Those who are looking to join history, with 60 sen­ for the start of fall University Habitat for Humanity small reprimand appeals (1-4 SGA are also looking to "have a ate members and semester, Gaumer Chapter. Meetings have already reprimands) to be appealed in the strong, hands-on impact," fulfill approximately 10 stu­ worked hard in get­ taken place and College student court. SGA is hoping to Christian Service credit and have dent court justices ting the recent dress Republicans Chairman Dave have a decision for his request a desire to have their voice heard and advocates," said code change Ernest is the point of contact. next semester. on "important issues across cam­ SGA President Chris approved. SGA's biggest event of the year "For the first time since the pus," according to the SGA Web Gaumer. rmiMtD Tne homecoming was in cooperation with Student recent ratification of our SGA site. Record enrollment parade showcased Life Saturday Nov. 12 to bring constitution, the SGA Senate will For more information, contact is attributed to students' administration, faculty, staff, battle of the bands. The fundrais- be filling every committee and SGA at [email protected] or visit increased interest of joining the current students and alumni, and ing event catered to hundreds of chair listed, and placing a good their Web site at http://www.lib- organization. Gaumer said about was the first event for the SGA current students and College for a number of members per commit­ erty.edu/studentaffairs/sga. one person per w.^ek joins the this semester. Weekend students. tee," said Gaumer. The student group. Recently, the SGA participated "The battle is great, because it senate is in the process of moving Contact Matthew Robinson at Back in September, annual in "Make Liberty Beautiful," a allows people to search out LU's forward two bills and has a survey [email protected]. elections were held electing eight campus clean-up day in conjunc­ music scene for new and aspiring going around regarding Sodexho, new class officers, Senior tion with approximately 35 per­ bands who otherwise may not Liberty's food service provider. hJ&ed/ yowies e^ctra/ $$$ for the* Howlayy? V 7 Oops, my bad Due to an editor's error, the Nov. 8 issue of The Champion, incorrectly identified Chelsea Franklin as the writer for "A day of appreciation for troops." Holly Clements was the author of that story. MINISTRY PHONE CALLS ** PART-TIME - CUSTOMER SERVICE Nationally-recognized Christian call center is seeking communicators to take and/or make calls for the world's largest ministries and charitable groups. 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A UC position paf*r stated that the "orienta­ Rachel Smith, a junior at Liberty, says tion (and) approachsof the texts" was the pri­ that locked doors are the biggest assets the mary reason the texts did "not meet the facul­ school has in keeping students safe. ty's criteria" for laboratory science require­ The LUPD Web site shows that there has m ments. only been one on-campus residential sexu­ According to attorney Jonathan McCants of al assault case reported between 2001 and Bird and Loechl, the iaw firm representing 2003. Though many students can see these ACSI and Calvary Chapel, the UC system statistics and be assured that Liberty's recently filed a motion to dismiss a few, but not campus is safe, especially compared to sev­ all, of the complaints filed against them in eral other universities, students must still August. be vigilant. McCants said the UC's motion to dismiss Many students have the "I am invincible" should be settled in December and that he mindset, said Dr. Mark Hine, Vice expects to begin discovery for the trial in President for Student Affairs. He said that January, with the court setting a trial date for because many students think this way, they as early as September, 2006. are less aware of their surroundings. AHAM BISHOP STAY SAFE — Two students walk each other back. Simply gaining admittance to a secular uni­ Compared to Liberty, several area col­ versity in California or elsewhere, however, leges reported more crimes. Students should work to keep themselves

does not stop what creationists consider overt NATAUE LOZANO One local college reported three cases of out of possible situations by "eliminating discrimination towards Christian science stu­ STANDING UP — Oliver uses sdence to share his faith. on-campus sexual assault on residential places where you don't feel safe," said dents who reject particles-to-people evolution. halls in 2002 and two in 2003, and anoth­ Hine. Creationist literature is filled with examples fessor willing to sponsor him as an advisee er reported two cases in 2002 and two According to Deputy Chief of Police of the alleged discrimination, such as the case despite their difference in worldviews, Oliver cases in 2003. Major Gregory T. Berry, the LUPD is hold­ of Byron Nelson who was denied a Master of said the new professor was strongly discour­ Liberty's Dean of Men and Dean of ing a Rape Awareness Defense program to Science degree in genetics at Rutgers aged by one of his grade-dishonest aquatic Women Web sites have extensive informa­ educate students on how to defend them­ University despite his almost straight "A" biology instructors. tion discussing these situations and how selves and how to avoid dangerous situa­ grade point average, and Erville Clark who was "I had already been given a letter by the head best to handle them, not only emotionally tions. This program will consist of a class­ denied a biology Ph.D. from Stanford of my department... which said 'you are going but by reporting them and involving the room session and then an interactive University based on his belief in creation. to be terminated at the end of the term,' and deans. demonstration. Dr. Doug Oliver, professor of biology at then, just in the nick-of-time, this other profes­ The deans also urge students to look out Liberty University, said he experienced cre­ sor took me on ... he said, 'Doug, you're going for each other. This would "greatly enhance Contact Joanne Tang at ationist discrimination first-hand at a presti­ to have to do better than the other Ph.D. stu­ the overall safety," said Dr. Todd Campo, [email protected]. gious public university in Georgia. dents in order to get your degree because of Dean of Men. "I had it all the way through the university this perception of you being a creationist, and years of my Ph.D. program," said Oliver. therefore not as good,'" said Oliver. During his first semester in the program and Oliver said the challenges did not stop there, while making A's in aquatic biology, Oliver said though. At a time when money was tight, Staying safe on campus he told one of his instructors privately that he Oliver said he was offered a teaching assistant- thought "there's a good probability that the ship - but only if he would keep quiet about his * Know where you are and whom you numbers and class schedules. Be especial­ world and living things were created" and con­ creationist views. Oliver said he rejected the are with. Liberty is an open campus and ly cautious when publishing this informa­ sequentially could not get above a C in the offer and was preparing to return to Canada not everyone around you is a student. • tion online, ie — Facebook and MySpace. course, which resulted in academic probation when he was offered a research assistantship during his second semester. position, making it possible for him to stay in * Always be aware of your surroundings. • Never walk or jog alone at night. Try "I had to get all A's the next semester in order Georgia. Distractions such as talking on your cell to stay in groups or use the provided LUPD to even stay in school... not an easy task," said Oliver credited the successful completion of phone or digging through your purse escort service. Oliver his Ph.D. program, despite its many chal­ make it easy for you to be caught off After the rough start, Oliver said he was lenges, to Jesus' grace and to answered prayer. guard. eventually dumped by his major professor • Survey routes to and from your dorm once the professor learned that Oliver was a Contact Angela Franulovich at afran- during the day and at night to find which Christian. And when Oliver found a new pro- [email protected] * Keep your dorm doors and your win­ routes are the safest, most populated, dows locked. Do not prop open the hall well-lit and patrolled. doors. • Avoid walking in dimly lit areas around * Be cautious when giving out personal campus, such as behind the Vines Center, information, such as addresses, phone the pit and intramural fields. For Your Information

•' If you are walking alone at night, call the LUPD at ext. 7641 for an escort. * In case of sexual assault, students can call LU's Sexual Response Program hotline Ot 434-947-7273 or toll-free at 1-888-947-7273 * Counseling is offered at the Counseling Lab, which can be reached at 592-4050. * The Dean of Women can be reached at ext. 2313; the Dean of Men, ext. 2320.

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Continued from page 1 Senior Matt Warner said Kaine's victory was due to the upper levels "The Kaine victory may more than the mud that was Comm on wealth of Virginia, have had as much to do with slung from both sides. 2005 Election Results the changing demographics of "In my opinion, the mud- By Angela Franulovich expects the class to provide Northern Virginia, the state's slinging disqualified both can­ DISCLAIMER* 'lh«c rasulu are unofficial. NEWS REPORTER her with needed "ammuni­ most populous area, and a didates as being worthy ... Governor flwuj mm i,tia,mmta#) Total Votes Percent Tim Kninc (D) 1,025,«71 51,72% tion" to defend her faith. backlash against GOP guber­ (But) the issues that (Kaine) Jerry Kilgore (R) 912,048 45.99% ' "A long time ago, I had a natorial candidate Jerry campaigned on were issues H.R. Potts Jr. (I) 43.096 2.21% Liberty University will conversation with an evolu­ Kilgore's negative ads than the Republicans care about. Lieutenant Governor (Thtalmlerx l,939jmm.Si%) offer a pilot class this spring tionist ... they asked 'what anything having to do with His campaign implied he was Bill Boiling (R) 979,014 50.4fi% aimed at immersing stu­ about the dinosaurs?' and I Bush," wrote Neal. a conservative when that was Leslie Byrne (D) 956,210 49.31% dents in an active culture had no answer for them ... I Negative campaigning has not his history," said Warner. Attorney General cmtaimtax r,Mi«««3.a##) war - as "frontline" defend­ have an answer now, from received a fair share of blame Bob McDonnell (R) 970,635 49.96% According to majority press 49.94% ers of biblical creation. 290, and 390 can only (give for this year's election results. estimates, almost $42 million Crelgh Deeds (D) 970.225 While Creation Studies me) more," said Matthews. "I think that's what back­ was spent on the bid for Si >VRCB http:/M>e.vlrpltibintniictlre.

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1 -800-alltel9 • alltel.com See Alltel store or alltei.corn loi Messaging Pack details, NOVEMBER 15,2005 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page A5 COMMENTARY Creativity in Christianity: Letter to the Art used to glorify God Editor Christianity and art are two through obediently giving tal­ of the most difficult concepts ents back to him is not only Dear Editor, to intertwine. Questions often deeply satisfying, it is of eter­ arise out of the ambiguous fog nal value and well worth the After reading the article about the Pro-Israel club on campus, I was completely of Christian art regarding labor. appalled at what I read. I could not believe that such a club could be allowed on a appropriate concepts to A foundational aspect of Christian university campus. A whole group of people were accused of being terrorists. express, display and portray. creating excellent art is famil­ We take General Education courses and learn about discrimination and racism, and The idea that Christian art can iarizing one's self with con­ yet this club is calling a whole nation group terrorists. We emphasize missions to the also be considered good art is temporary standards of excel­ lost, and yet this group is treating a whole group of people fighting to live as if they were foreign to many people who lence. Interestingly, the a bunch of animals. equate the concept of larysutton importance of being relevant When quoting the Bible, please do not ever misinterpret anything written there. "Christian art" with bad to the current age is not a con­ movies and trite bumper sticker slogans. The message of the Bible is to love one another. Jesus came to the whole world. I think cept that originated with recent postmodern that would include both Palestinians and Israelis. The Bible also says that all have Seemingly conflicting ideas are often discussion. In 1966, Hans Rookmaaker, pro­ embraced by Christian communities: art sinned. That would also include both Palestinians and Isrealis. It appears to me, then, fessor of art history at the Free University of that the Bible is saying that both sides have sinned and both sides need salvation. should be done with excellence yet should not Amsterdam, Holland expounded on artistic I had lived in Jerusalem and the West Bank for 17 years before I came here to offend; art should depict truth yet not paint relevance: "He (the artist) has to make art that Liberty. I have lived through two intifadas (uprsisings), and have witnessed horrors Christianity or the Church in a bad light. is relevant to our day. And, in order to gain with my own eyes. I have run away from bombs and watched children yell and scream. These contradictions can leave the Christian from all that is good and fine today arid yet artist in a state of confusion, wondering how avoid being caught by the spirit of our age and As a Christian Arab from Israel, I think I have a right to voice my opinion on this to go about producing credible art. Christian its false principles, he must study modern art issue. As Christians, we should never say that sin is okay. When the Israeli Army com­ artists must first recognize that according to in all its different aspects deeply and widely." pletely demolishes a town of innocent civilians or when a terrorist group bombs buses the scriptures anything they produce must be For art to make any sort of impact on society, on the Israeli side, Christians should say that this is wrong. We should not take one side done with excellence. it must be respectfully done with excellence. and proclaim that everything they do is right. Even though the Bible says the Jews will return to the land of Israel and establish a nation there, that does not mean that every­ Excellent art begins with the artist consis­ Christians who are involved in the arts thing they do is right. It was obviously in God's plan that Jesus be betrayed by Judas tently using his or her God-given talents. Just must remember that the only way for art to be Iscariot, does that mean that Judas Iscariot did not sin? I doubt it. We should not say as the farmer is displeased with his servant produced in a God-honoring way is to contin­ that what Judas did is right because it was prophesied beforehand. who hides the talent entrusted to him in Luke ually give Him the credit for what is produced. God gave us each a mission, and that is to preach the Gospel to all nations. That 19, God is displeased when he has entrusted Mixing Christianity and art has long been an includes every nation and every tongue on this planet. That includes Israeli soldiers his people with abilities to glorify him in cre­ arduous task. Because of the frailty of and even terrorists. They all need Christ. Who really cares who owns the land here on ative ways, and we choose to let them lie dor­ humans, both the Christian name and art earth, when these people need an eternal home that we, as Christians, should lead them mant. Rather than ignore our gifts, artists have been corrupted. to? Let us leave God's work for him, and let us focus on our job here on earth, to love should cultivate their creative yearnings to Thankfully the Scriptures offer insight and one another and to preach the Word. point more people to the beauty of a life in guidelines into living a life that brings people I am sorry, but this club should really be stopped. I doubt any of the members would Christ. to Christ. Excellence, humility, purpose and still support Israel if they witnessed some of the atrocities committed by the Israelis. The Scriptures admonish in Colossians authenticity are vital in approaching art. "For God so loved the WORLD that He gave his only begotten Son, that WHOSO­ 3:17 that Christians are to do everything they Madeleine L'Engle comments, "to be a wit­ EVER believeth in Him shall not perish, but have everlasting life." ness does not consist in engaging in propa­ put their hands to as unto the Lord and not to As Christians, let's all focus on that. men. Not only does this mean that Christians ganda, nor even in stirring people up, but in should live a life that is honoring to God, but being a living mystery. It means to live in such everything they do, namely the art they pro­ a way that one's life would not make sense if duce, should also be completed as if it is a gift God did not exist." The life and art of a beliv- Enas Shakkour, to the Lord. Regarding why mediocre art is so er proclaim the glory of God when things are Student prevalent today, Francis Schaeffer Jr. done with such humility and authenticity that answers, "Simply because man, Christian or there is no explanation other than a life trans­ non-Christian, is created in the image of God, formed by an encounter with Christ. and a vacuum, formed in his soul by denying Christian art is about much more than the God-given arts their proper place, has to attempting to pacify people and giving certain be filled with something. But without the artists empty recognition. It is about using the proper base, man fills the void with only twist­ creative gifts and talents God has blessed us ed, pale shadows of what art could be." with to live a life of worship. Though producing truly excellent work takes Contant Hilary Sutton at hlsutton@liber- discipline and effort, bringing glory to God ty.edu t,'t> 3 t>XulJ) kO LISTEN UP! irs YOUR TURN TO DECIDE * •"»-».;'««»"'

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Jerry Kilgore 2005 REPUBLICAN NOMINEE FOR GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA I OPINION Kilgore concedes GOP candidate loses to bad campaign decisions

Virginia has just finished point is that the issue at hand is not that he isn't electable. The greatest factor that hurt Kilgore in this election the 2005 election cycle, and Such popularity followed him through the months lead­ was the death penalty ads that ran on television. I find the office of governor was at ing up to election day. A poll released on July 1 by USA this to be most unfortunate, because as an ardent Kilgore the top of the ballot. The Survey actually showed Kilgore up by 10 points, where as supporter, I would have to agree that the ads were most contest was considered by the same survey showed Kaine up by five points going definitely skewed. The ads ran by the campaign showed many to be a litmus test for into election day. From this, we can easily see that some­ families who had lost loved ones or had been injured by Republicans as their candi­ thing went very wrong as the election grew closer. criminals that Tim Kaine, in his time as prosecutor, date, Jerry Kilgore, was Having worked a considerable number of hours in the offered a plea bargain to. It was a low blow to run those matched with Democrat Tim grassroots campaign during the past six months, I have ads, and certainly was unfair to Kaine. Prosecutors are Kaine for Virginia's highest had the opportunity to see the inter-workings of the cam­ elected by the general public, and are not out to let crimi­ davidernest office. This election was paign that would no doubt deliver a win come November. nals off easy. In fact, many times that plea bargains are expected to serve as a pre­ The new "Get Out the Vote" initiative had the right strat­ offered, the prosecution doesn't have a solid case at all. In cursor to what will transpire next year when a third of the egy and goals and offered a systematic approach to mak­ the interest of seeing an individual serve some time as U.S. Senate is up for reelection. Unfortunately, the hap­ ing sure our favorable voters made it to the polls. I truly opposed to none (if acquitted), the plea bargain puts the penings at the polls last week do not bode well for conser­ believe that the GOTV plan works, but it was poorly exe­ option of jail time on the table. Simply stated, it was a vatives as Jerry Kilgore lost in his bid for governor. cuted. cheap shot that backfired on the campaign, and I suspect Although I feel that this loss was entirely preventable, it One of the benefits of working for a campaign is the that is why the death penalty commercials are the only offers some key points as to what not to do at a time when opportunity to interact with voters themselves. I spoke to ones that were removed from Kilgore's web site. the population is looking for a reason to vote Democrat. many in the final week before who said that they were The 2005 Virginia gubernatorial race was not so much Four years ago, a Republican by the name of Mark Ear- receiving as many as eight to 10 phone calls from work­ a win for the Democrats as it was a loss for Republicans. ley ran for governor, and lost by five percentage points. ers, and from recordings by President Bush, Vice Presi­ Tim Kaine was no extraordinary candidate, and he would The significant problem then was the lack of funding, dent Cheney, Sen. George Allen and former New York have been easily defeated, were it not for several cam­ something that Republicans vowed never to let happen City Mayor Rudolph Guiliani among others. One Bedford paign missteps. The excessive phone calling made Kilgore again, and it didn't. Regardless, Kilgore was unable to woman even told me that she unplugged her phone look desperate, and the death penalty ads made him look pull out a win, and Virginia has been cheated from yet because of the frequency of the calls. I thought the goal of unfair. All the while, he had to deal with the association another great man who would have served the Common­ the campaign was to mobilize your base, not annoy them. he has to an unpopular president. Had the campaign wealth well. Why, then, is his opponent, Tim Kaine, If extensive phone-banking is to be a strategy, it needs to been more circumspect in their steps, it is probable that headed for the governor's mansion next year? Some say be organized so that multiple unnecessary calls are not Jerry Kilgore would now have the title "governor-elect." it was Kilgore's negative death penalty ads. Some say it being made which cast your campaign in a bad light. was on the coattails of the President's poor approval rat­ Another factor that is no doubt reflected in the out­ ings. Some say it was the excessive phone calls. I believe come of this election is the popularity of our President. I Contact Dave Ernest at [email protected] the best answer is probably all of the above. distinctly remember one Lynchburg resident who said Before I even begin to examine this year's campaign, it that he normally votes Republican, but wasn't going to is pertinent to note that this is the same Jerry Kilgore who this time because he felt they were mishandling Iraq, the was elected to the office of Attorney General in 2001. In economy and education. While this certainly isn't the fact, Kilgore won handily, taking a full 60 percent of the only reason for the loss, I think it still could have been vote to his opponent, A.D. McEachin's 39 percent. My overcome by a solid, positive campaign.

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By Scott LaPeer nent organizations in all of Liberty record when he playing the next day." SPORTS REPORTER American sports is such a "feel returned a kickoff 97 yards for Fifteen minutes before tak­ good" feature that it has mem­ a touchdown. To this date, he ing the field in his first game bers of one particular Baptist is still the reigning All-Big in Cincinnati, Green Bay Head It is quite a thing for any university and media outlets South Conference First-Team Coach Mike Sherman admit­ young man to be starting his across the country stirring fre­ player at the tailback position. ted to Gado he had begun to first game in the National netically to tell the surprising A kid who just flat-out pri­ notice his preparation abilities Football League on Nov. 13, story of Samkon Gado. oritized responsibly, took in practices. his 23rd birthday, lining up in "Sam has been so swamped honors courses while studying "(Coach Sherman) pulled the backfield behind Green lately with media requests, he a continuously developing me aside and pretty much Bay Packers legend Brett can barely keep his message playbook, Gado also finished explained why he had decided Favre, watching intently as he box cleaned out," agent last season on the Big South to activate me. He said that he places the ball in your hands Robert Walker, an '85 Liberty Conference All-Academic was confident in me based on before 71,000 screaming fans. grad, said. "But he has been team. what I had showed him in like a breath of fresh air practice and that he thought It is quite another thing to When asked what single because he's such a nice young that I was really prepared ... be in the midst of such word might best describe man and very respectful. He's that he liked my preparation," grandiose excitement not yet a Gado, Inge, without hesitation been well-received because Gado said. "He said that I was year removed from your sen­ replied, "Preparation. He he's very grateful for the posi­ going to play and that I need­ ior year of college, playing never did not know what to do tion the Lord has put him in ed to be ready to go, and if Division I-AA football where, on a single play. He knew the right now." there were any hesitations, I for nearly all of four years, you playbook. That, and he never needed to tell him right then were basically the third option It is not as if Gado's abilities quit." and there. And that was that." at your position. were minimal while playing So it is his outstanding abil­ For Sam Gado, the list of behind two other backs at ity to prepare himself for After Cincinnati came a circumstances that could be Liberty. Both Dre Barnes and action, albeit on short notice, home game against filed under "reasons why you Eugene Goodman rushed for that has led Gado to be slated Pittsburgh, and the opportu­ should never be in the NFL" over 1,000 yards in different as the Green Bay Packers nity of a lifetime. When Green go on and on. Born and raised seasons. It is that they were starting running back in week Bay's starting running back in Nigeria until the age of 9. both lateral backs, east-to- 10 of this NFL season. Two fumbled the ball on their first west rushers more acclimated weeks earlier, he was driving series, in came Gado, on Only three career starts out to the offensive schemes at the to his Ashwaubenon, Wis., national television, and the of little-known Liberty time. Gado was stronger going apartment when Green Bay's Liberty community has been University. straight up the gut. director of pro personnel buzzing ecstatically ever since. Undrafted, signed and then called at noon with important cut from practice squad. "We all still knew he was a We all saw the numbers: 26 news. In fact, it is such a mind- weapon whenever he played," carries for 62 yards in a recalled red shirt senior line­ "At twelve o' clock, I Packers defeat, but how cool boggling, yet captivating, JIM BIEVER/ GREEN BAY PACKERS story that America will not man and four-year teammate received a phone call and they was it to watch "Samkon", as leave him alone about it. Kevin Inge. "We knew Sam MAN AT WORK — Sam Gado looks for a hole after a handoff from Packers leg­ told me to come to the stadi­ the media now calls him, cross end Brett Favre. Gado has rushed for 173 yards and three touchdowns, while the goal line untouched and The transformation from was our power - house runner. um, that I had been activated. He was the kind of guy who catching a touchdown pass as well in three games for Green Bay. I found it kind of ironic fall to his knees almost over­ playing at Williams Stadium to would explode right down the 1 because the plane was leaving come by the power of the Lambeau Field in exactly one middle of the field." He rushed for 901 yards and yard touchdown run, the at 12:45," Gado quipped. "I moment? year is barely plausible to the longest ever at Williams mind. From Liberty University He exploded right onto the 11 touchdowns while averag­ had about 15 minutes to pre­ ing 100 yards per game. On Stadium, on his way to 219 - a mere blip on the American Big South scene in 2004 when pare for the flight, but I was injuries to the aforementioned Oct. 2, 2004 vs. Gardner- yards on the day. Gado ran for able to get ready in time and college football radar - to the Webb, Gado eluded several over 100 yards five other times Green Bay Packers - one of backs freed up a lot of carries there I was— on the 53-man for an anxious Gado. defenders downfield for a 79- last season and set an all-time Please see GADO, page B3 the most storied and promi­ roster and I found myself Hockey cages Women's soccer falls to UVa, 4-0 By Ryan Bomberger times in the last 25 minutes into the box at 42:57. Virginia starting keeper

ATHLETIC MEDIA RELATIONS of the first half to take a 4- After intermission, neither Christina de Vries did not o lead into intermission. team would score in the sec­ make a save in the first half. The Virginia Cavaliers Virginia's Kelly Hammond ond half. Liberty would get Virginia's backup goalkeep­ the Wolfpack snapped a seven game scored the match's first goal two opportunities in the half. er Laura Comeau recorded a Liberty winning streak as 18 minutes into the half. The The Lady Flames received an save in time in the Cavalier By Scott LaPeer tent, strong play of goaltend- the Lady Flames fell 4-0, in senior midfielder netted her indirect kick in the box after net in the second half. SPORTS REPORTER ing duo Dalton Stoltz and the first round of the NCAA sixth goal of the season off obstruction was called on The Lady Flames' season Mike Binnie, Liberty's offense Women's Soccer College passes from Jen Redmond Virginia at 72:52. comes to an end at 12-7-2. Fresh off an impressive 6-5 flourished, skating past the Cup, Friday evening, at and Kelly Quinn at the 17:59 After a touch pass from Liberty also saw the longest victory over number one- Wolfpack both nights to close Klockner Stadium on the mark. junior midfielder Alaina winning streak in program ranked Wagner College last out the series with respective campus of the University of In a seven minute stretch Hohnarth on the free kick, a history come to an end at weekend, Liberty's men's 7-2 and 8-3 victories. Virginia. late in the first, the shot by forward Rachel seven straight games. The hockey team looked to contin­ On Friday night, it would Big South Champion Cavaliers would extend Hetrick would be blocked 2005 Big South Champions ue momentum in a appear as though the empha­ Liberty, through inspired their lead. At the 36: 23 down in front by the used the streak to make the home/away weekend series sis before the weekend series early effort, was able to mark, Julia Falk headed in Cavalier wall. school's third appearance against Southeast division had been on total team-play as hold the NCAA a cross from Redmond to Later, a Mandee Judd in the NCAA Women's rival North Carolina State the Flames jumped out to a Tournament's upper quad­ begin the run of three shot in the 74th minute was Soccer College Cup. University. Friday night saw 3-0 lead in the first period rant No. 2 seed Virginia goals. Alex Singer then stopped by the Virginia the Wolfpack travel to behind goals by senior attack to just one goal scored at 40:33 and team­ goalkeeper. Contact Ryan Bomberger Roanoke for a match against Thomas Cooney, sophomore through the first 35 min­ mate Sarah Huffman fol­ On the evening, Liberty at [email protected] Liberty, while the Flames Andy Chaimberland and utes. However, the lowed with her fourth goal goalkeeper Sonia Rodriguez returned the favor Saturday sophomore Jimmy Stewart. Cavaliers scored three of the season off the cross made four saves, while evening driving south for a After the first intermission, rematch in Raleigh. the pace slowed considerably Beginning at home on when the Flames drew seven Friday night, Liberty looked to penalties and only freshman Life continue its recent winning forward Alexandre Gelinas ways against the Wolfpack, a would manage an even- At regional rival the Flames have strength goal coming on had little trouble dispelling assists from junior forward since the two schools joined Jordan Wilson and freshman Liberty the American Collegiate defenseman Bobby White. Hockey Association. Stoltz turned away 12 shots in Coming into the series rid­ the second to keep the Men's ing a three-game winning Wolfpack scoreless heading streak, Liberty wasted little into the third. Basketball time reaffirming its status as Freshman forward Kevin the Wolfpack's superiors in Hendrix made the score 5-0 vs. Cincinnati the ACHA's Southeast region. just 1:11 into the final period, Playing in a fashion that has pouncing on the Wolfpack for Christian recently become typical of an unassisted, shorthanded head-to-head contests goal. Mon. 7 p.m. between the two, the Flames N.C. State finallycountered , managed to avoid team penal­ likely catching the Flames in Wpmen's ization induced by the physi­ the midst of an 11-second cal, if not sometimes dirty, yawn, scoring two quick goals Basketball play of the Wolfpack long in that short span of time to enough to create a clear dis­ draw closer, 5-2. vs. VA Union tinction between themselves HUNTER COX and N.C. State on the score­ STRUGGLE FOR SUCCESS — Sophomore Hannah Sullivan fights for possession against Radford earlier in the season. Fri. 7 p.m. board. Backed by the consis­ Please see HOCKEY, page B2 Despite their best effots, the Big South champions were knocked out of the NCAA tournament by UVa Friday night. Page B2, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION NOVEMBER 15,2005

HockeyContinued from page B1 an:d ouTwt with anotheo r win5-goal ing sBinnie ove, the Libertry goalN.C- collective. bac Statk of the 'packe . margin of victory. Liberty tender, with an uncommonly The sophomore's first career came with the same approach high 46 shots on the game, but goal at Liberty made the score Senior Jon Fitter feathered that brought them success the Binnie turned away a ridicu­ 5-3, and seemingly deflated a beautiful saucer pass to sen­ night before, spreading the lous 43 of them, continuing N.C. State for the remainder of ior captain Jon Ziegler just puck out evenly among their his recent strong play as well. the game. two minutes later, and Ziegler talent, as five different Flames The Wolfpack bounced back Three more Liberty goals in buried the puck into the back scored, marking an incredible in the second period, scoring the third iced the contest and of the net to bring the crowd 12 of 15 team goals scored by three goals to tie the game, but sent the Flames back to back into the game. different players on the week­ the energy would not be sus­ Lynchburg, a five-game win­ Defenseman Aaron end. tained as freshman forward ning streak intact. Liberty hits Mackenzie put a cap on the Wilson, an offensive leader John Langabeer broke the tie the ice at Indiana University of scoring with 1:50 left in the whose productivity seems to at 2:10 on an even-strength Pennsylvania from , Nov. game, making it seven goals be increasing by the week, put goal assisted by Ziegler and 17-20 for a showcase tourna­ the Flames on his back in the Mackenzie. ment that includes some of the by seven different Flames in Texas quarterback Vince slinger has a chance at hav­ opening period, scoring both top competition from the the win. With just 34 seconds Young announced last week ing a pretty decent career goals en route to a hat trick on ACHA's Southeast and A two-and-a-half hour trip remaining in the period and that he plans to return next before he hangs it up. the evening. Northeast regions. south brought much of the the Flames up one, defense- year for his senior season. Speaking of Bush, Leinart N.C. State appeared more at man Rob Niemi delivered a same Saturday night as the Contact Scott LaPeer at Young was somewhat and the Trojans, they will home in their arena, pepper­ punch that would break the Flames skated into Raleigh [email protected]. maligned in the media last more than likely get to see week for his decision, as Young up close and personal many analysts feel that the in the Rose Bowl. Should the Longhorns signal caller has Trojans prevail and win a proved himself in college third consecutive national Volleyball earns sixth seed and has nothing left to gain. title, Young and the Personally, I believe Young Longhorns would be one of By Adam Trent match. Offensively, Liberty Flames came back and won the regular season, Friday just made one of the best the favorites to win the title

SPORTS REPORTER was led by sophomore out­ 15-11 for the match. night was senior night. decisions of his life. next season. Should the Rose side hitter Jessica Nelson, With the win, Liberty fin­ Seniors Janell Migeot and Whether you're a college Bowl go the Longhorns way, who recorded 21 kills and ished Big South play tied for Allison Hallock were both quarterback or an aspiring why wouldn't Young want to The Lady Flames volleyball sophomore setter Lara fifth with High Point. honored before they played astronaut, when you enter return for his senior season team dropped its final non- Bartolomeo, who had 61 However, High Point won their last home game. college as a freshman, the and a chance at a national conference match of the sea­ assists. Sophomore Mary both matches against Liberty "I became a believer while I main reason you are there is championship and a son last Tuesday to UNC- Alice Pike had 18 kills. this year, meaning Liberty was here," said Hallock. "I've to earn your degree. I have Heisman Trophy? Greensboro, 3-2, before win­ Defensively, the Lady Flames will be seeded sixth and will also made some of my closest major respect for anyone Aside from degrees, ning its regular season finale were led by senior Allison travel to face third seed UNC- friends here. These are who chooses to wait on the national championships against archrival Radford 3-2 Hallock, who had 25 digs. Asheville in the first round of friendships that will last a multi-million dollar con­ and awards, college football in the Vines Center on Friday On Friday night, the Lady the Big South tournament. lifetime." tracts and endorsement also offers Young a chance night. Flames played their last Radford remains winless in "Kristin Colson and Allie deals so they can complete to play in some of the great­ On Tuesday night, the Lady game of the regular season the conference and will travel (Hallock) were hilarious. It the degree they came to col­ est environments in all of Flames returned home after against Radford and needed to face first seed Winthrop. was just so fun to travel with lege to receive. Plus, call me sports. Texas is scheduled a rough road trip where they a win to gain some confi­ "Hopefully the win does a them. I can't think of just old-fashioned, but I believe to play Ohio State next year lost six straight matches. The dence going into the Big lot for our confidence. We one moment as my favorite," that in return for the degree in Austin, and if the match­ young team, looking for con­ South tournament. Game lost our last few in a row, and said Migeot. that student athletes up is anything like this fidence, got things started off one proved to be a tight bat­ we are still trying to find our­ The Lady Flames take on receive, they owe it to the year's thriller, I can't blame right by winning game one tle, but the Highlanders selves. We are still a young third seed UNC-Asheville school that was willing to Young for wanting a chance 30-27 and game two 30-28 eventually pulled ahead and team going down there with a today in Asheville at 7 p.m. give them an athletic schol­ at downing the Buckeyes for against UNC-Greensboro for won 30-21. Game two was veteran team in Asheville. arship to stick around for the second consecutive a 2-0 lead at intermission. close early, but the Lady Hopefully it helps us," said Contact Adam Trent at four years. year. The annual Texas- After intermission, the Flames pulled away to take it Head Coach Shane Pinder. [email protected]. Young is currently right in Oklahoma game at the Spartans came back deter­ 30-17. The momentum shift­ As the final home game of the thick of the Heisman Cotton Bowl in Dallas car­ mined not to let the match be ed back towards Radford in Trophy race, with Matt ries national championship a shut out, winning game game three, as the Leinart and Reggie Bush of implications with it every three 31-29. Liberty and Highlanders won 30-24. Southern Cal as his biggest year. While the 'Horns came UNC-Greensboro battled Down 2-1, the Lady Flames competitors. If Vince Young away with a victory this sea­ hard in game four, but the proved they were determined somehow doesn't win the son, another W next season Spartans managed to take it to not fall at home, winning coveted Heisman this sea­ would go a long way to help­ 30-28. 30-22 to force a deciding fifth son — yes, I think he should ing Texas fans forget the In game five, with the Lady game. In game five, the — he would be crazy not to recent heartache they've Flames' confidence sagging, Highlanders opened up a return next season when he endured in this series. the Spartans won 15-8 for the small lead but the Lady would be a front runner to So, whether you're study­ winiti ing to be a rocket scientist, a By the way, Leinart also pastor or dreaming of con­ chose to return for his sen­ tinuing your athletic career ior season, and from the at the next level, take some BROVmSTONE looks of the Trojans' current advice from the great the­ PROPERTIED INC 10-0 record, I would say ologian Mr. T - "Don't be a that decision turned out just fool, stay in school!" fine. 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SPORTS RKPORTF.R not have a down year," Green on the schedule is Atlantic- season may start out slowly. said. 10 foe Rhode Island, and "I have a lot of confidence Green said that the loss of Southern Methodist in the talent we have on the The Lady Flames basket­ Feenstra and other key sen­ University of Conference- team right now. We need ball team looks to build upon iors Daina Staugaitiene, USA will visit the Vines some time to gel, to get the last season's success that cul­ Kristal Tharp, Rima Center. Green admits that chemistry together and learn minated in a trip to the Margeviciute and Stephanie while "challenging" may be how to play with one anoth­ Sweet 16 of the NCAA tour­ Walker will be a hurdle to an understatement, this er. A lot of them are coming nament. Liberty is picked to clear, but the team is ready schedule will prepare the from different programs and win its ninth straight Big for the challenge. girls for future tournament it just takes some time and South Conference regular "Obviously, when you lose games. Green refers to these experience to get where we season title, and hopes to a 6'8" first round draft games as "teachers," win or want to get," Green said. win the Big South tourna­ choice, you cannot replace lose. The Big South Conference ment for the 10th consecu­ that. There are going to be "No doubt there is some may present a bigger chal­ tive time. some adjustments. Our apprehension playing against lenge than usual to the Lady Many in the Big South feel team is going to be a differ­ some talented non-conference Flames this year. High Point that they can end the Lady ent team, with a different teams. We have got a pretty and UNC-Asheville, voted to Flames dynasty this year, chemistry. It's a young team, young and talented team, and finish second and third now that four starters, but in some areas we are these are big challenges that respectively, return several including the 6'8" Katie more talented. I do not think are not going to be fatal to us. of their key players. Feenstra, have graduated. we are going to miss too It's a long season, and these Winthrop's Lady Eagles many beats right now. We are great opportunities for us found someone who is nearly Head Coach Carey Green LES SCHOFF.R begs to differ. are very excited, and excited to measure ourselves. We are as tall as Katie Feenstra in about the talent we currently obviously not going to be 6'6" center Lisa Koop from "Our philosophy has FLOOR GENERAL — Lady Flames point guard Allyson Fasnacht will look to have on this team," Green where we want to be right Germany. However, with a always been to play a lot of lead her teammates back to another run through the NCAA Tournament. The said. now, regardless of who we are tough non-conference sched­ people and develop our Flames are once again preseason favorites to win the Big South Conference. playing. We're looking at a ule designed to prepare an young talent early. When I Green is not exaggerating longer vision down the road extremely talented young go into homes recruiting, we when he calls this a young points and 13 rebounds in 5'9" guard Alexandria Bream. into conference play and get­ Lady Flames squad, it is have been able to say that team, as there are no seniors the upset against 17th- Juniors Karolina Piotrkiewicz, ting prepared for the confer­ doubtful that anyone in the we've had some players aver­ this season. Part of that ranked Kansas State, and Michelle Parker, Jamie Feagin ence tournament and oppor­ Big South will be able to end aging double figures playing young talent is returning 6'5" sophomore forward Egle and Leslie Jones will be tunity to go into the NCAA their reign this year. minutes, so our philosophy sophomore guard Allyson Smigelskaite are also return­ looked at to lead the team. tournament, which is where has always been one that will Fasnacht, who scored 18 ing this season. They are This young squad will face it really pays off," Green said. develop our young players. points in Liberty's first joined by a set of 6'3" the toughest overall schedule Contact Adam Trent at Last year we had 11 players round upset of Penn State in triplets, Megan, Mollie and in the history of Lady Flames Although Green and the [email protected]. averaging over 10 minutes of the NCAA tournament. Moriah Frazeem, 6'2" guard basketball, with visits to ACC team are prepared for and playing time, so following Sophomore Roli-Ann Rebecca Lightfoot, 5'9" schools N.C. State, North looking forward to another Nikagbatse, who had eight guard Rachel Hammond and Carolina and Virginia Tech post-season run, the head Gddo: Following the path God has marked for him Continued from page B1 famed ESPN personality Chris his out-of-nowhere rise up the tune. He is certain and has publicly Christ were doing it because, essen­ Berman shout, "In Gado we trust!" Packer's depth chart. Media mem­ stated that his standing is the result tially, he is doing it through us ... If Even more impressive was what bers everywhere, whether they like it of God's close watch and personal this is God's will for me to be, and We all saw the numbers: 26 carries Gado did this past Sunday in Atlanta or not, are forced to listen to Gado command. this really sounds weird for me to be for 62 yards in a Packers defeat, but against the Falcons. All Gado did was confess, "I would not be the football "Many guys work hard, especially saying it, the starting running back, how cool was it to watch "Samkon," rush 25 times, for 103 yards and two player I am today were it not for my at this level, and many guys have tal­ then it's going to happen." as the media now calls him, cross the touchdowns, while catching four relationship with Jesus Christ." ent, but for me, beyond a shadow of As the old expression goes, it could goal line untouched and fall to his passes for five yards and another Gado knows that the unexpected a doubt, I have to believe that my not be happening to a nicer guy. knees almost overcome by the power touchdown. position he is in - playing football steps were ordered," Gado said. "I of the moment? Better still, was But it would not be appropriate to under the lights of the biggest athlet­ think that as Christians we carry the Contact Scott LaPeer at watching the replays of his first tell the story, nor would it be in ic platform in American sports - is name of Christ in whatever we do [email protected]. career touchdown run while hearing Gado's nature to fail to credit God for not by mere coincidence or good for­ and we're supposed to do it as if

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Charleston. set up Rod Fluellen's first "I'd say that (this game) Bucs quarterback Collin rushing touchdown as a sums about (my) six years Drafts found wideout Flame from one yard out. here," LU Head Coach Ken Maurice Price for a 10-yard Charleston Southern got Karcher told Chris Lang of the touchdown with just over a the ball back and after con­ Lynchburg News and minute to go to give CSU the verting a fourth and four with Advance. lead. They attempted to go for a fake punt, the Bucs cut the Brock Smith encapsulated the two-point conversion, but lead back to five on a seven LU's problems in one state­ Liberty's defense came yard TD run by fullback ment to Lang, "We just can't through and denied them, Robert Adams. finish. It's a shame." giving the offense one more After another Flames punt, Liberty will close out the chance. However, Flames the Bucs got the ball for what 2005 season on the road receiver Wynton Jackson would be the winning drive against the Spartans of MATT TRENT dropped a pass on fourth with 6:39 to go on their own Norfolk State University. A SEASON ENDED — Toby Lewis and the Flames hung up their cleats for the last time Thursday night after falling to down and that ended the 45. Following a conversion at Game time is set for 1 p.m. Winthrop in the first round of the BSC tournament. Flames' drive. third and 12 with a long this Saturday. The Bucs got things going Drafts run, and two long plays early on as Drafts called his to take the ball to the LU six, Contact BJ Williams at own number and scored on a Liberty thought they had held [email protected]. Men's soccer ends season four-yard touchdown run to the Bucs on fourth down, but were whistled for pass inter­ give Charleston Southern the way," Burklo said. have been playing since I was ference in the end zone and By Corey Crane early lead. On their next pos­ With only one minute left 4 years old," Burklo said. CSU got new life and a fresh SPORTS REPORTER session, the Flames forced the in the last match of Burklo's "It just didn't turn out to set of downs from the one. LU Bucs to punt, which was collegiate career, he man­ be our day and that's how pushed the Bucs back to the The Liberty men's soccer blocked out of the end zone by aged to pump one last goal soccer is sometimes," said 10, setting up the winning team fell to fifth-seeded Tyler Turner. It was the first out. The shot energized the Coach Alders. "I think our blocked punt since 2003 pass. Winthrop 2-1 in the first round of the Big South Flames, but before anything team will grow from this year against Kentucky Wesleyan Brock Smith would have his could happen the clock hit and the guys will be back to for the Flames. second consecutive impres­ Tournament Thursday, end­ ing its season earlier than 90 minutes. Winthrop held put things together and win After forcing LU to punt, sive outing, going 20 of 31 expected. the Flames to only five shots the Big South Drafts hit Price on a screen and becoming just the eighth all day. However, Liberty The Winthrop Eagles Championship." pass and he turned it into a Flames quarterback and first goalie Kevin Mahan had scored the first goal of the Coach Alders was proud of 73-yard touchdown to give since current Assistant Coach three awesome saves. the team. There were a lot of Charleston Southern a 15-2 Biff Parson in 2001 to throw match early in the first peri­ od. As the first half contin­ "Even though we lost, we changes this year, and a few lead. for 300 or more yards, finish­ kept playing and never gave of the players were out for a Liberty roared back with 21 ing with 315 yards through ued, the Flames held their ground. up," Burklo said. few games. Osei Telesford straight points on three Brock the air. Burklo is proud of how far stepped up and played hard Smith touchdown passes, one Zach Terrell was the Flames Winthrop scored their sec­ ond goal just 12 minutes into the team has come this year this year for the Flames. of 64 yards to Wynton leading rusher, getting the and says he will miss every­ Telesford received his sec­ Jackson, and one of 12 yards ball 27 times for 82 yards the second half. Still, the Flames never let up. thing about playing soccer at ond award to the Big South to Brandon Turner to give the before leaving with an injury. All Conference first team. Jonathon Burklo, a senior Liberty. Burklo plans to pur­ Flames the lead at the half, Brandon Turner and Adrian Bumbut, Jonathon forward, was very shocked sue soccer in either Oslo, 16-15. Liberty added another Dominic Bolden, starting in Burklo, Kyle Cupid and when he realized late in the Norway or the U.S. touchdown from Smith to place of the suspended Michael West were all a part second half that his colle­ "With the way the team Jackson, this one going for 34 Lauren Williams, led the of the All Conference second giate soccer experience was played throughout the sea­ yards and upping their lead to Flames in receiving, each LES SCHOFER son, we showed a lot of char­ team. eight in the third quarter, 23- catching six passes for 66 coming to an end. AIRIAL ATTACK — Freshman Brock "We had a lot of shots acter and the friends I made 15. yards, and Turner getting a will never be forgotten. It's Contact Corey Crane at touchdown. Smith passed for 315 yards and throughout the game, we just After Charleston Southern hard to leave the sport that I [email protected]. With the loss, Liberty ties three touchdowns against CSU. couldn't make things go our Josh McDougal eyes NCAA Cross Country Championship

By Evan Falat the finish line in a course record every team from the Big South. and he finished in 170th place with a was Liberty's sixth runner and time of 29:40.1, nine seconds in Sophomore Jarvis Jelen ran an time of 34:13.8. placed 103rd in a time of 22:51.4, SPORTS REPORTER front of second place finisher Jacob extremely strong race as he set a On the women's side, the Lady while Asia Ramey was the final Lady new personal best and narrowly Flames were hurt a bit by injuries as Flame runner and she ran a time of The NCAA better watch out Korir from Eastern Kentucky. missed out on All-Region honors as well, as they ran without Sarah 24:01.0 and placed 150th. because the Josh McDougal victory Unfortunately for the Flames, he finished 26th in a time of Roberts, the Big South Conference Overall in the team standings, the train has steam- Josh McDougal will be their lone 30:50.5. Senior Evan Falat capped runner-up, who was sidelined by a Lady Flames finished in 13th place rolled its way to representative at the National Meet. off his cross-country career at foot injury. In the 6K race, Carol out of 28 teams, improving one spot this year's The men's team had hopes of mak­ Liberty with a 10K personal best as Jefferson was the first Liberty fin­ from last year's 14th place finish. NCAA Cross- ing their first ever appearance at the he finishedi n 52nd place in a time of isher as she ran a time of 22:02.4 Country NCAA Championships, but in a day The NCAA Regional Meet con­ 31:48.6. Drew Ponder also captured and finished in 59th place. Danielle Championships. when everything had to go right for cludes the cross country season for a 10K best as he covered the course Jordan was the second Lady Flame McDougal the Flames, very little seemed to on the Liberty Flames with the excep­ in a time of 32:18.0 to finish 84th to cross the finish line and she attained his the team front. Plagued by injuries tion of Josh McDougal. McDougal, overall. placed 70th in a time of 22:14.1. sixth straight and sickness to two of their top five who qualified individually, will com­ Chelsey Swanson ran a 6K personal victory and runners, the Flames struggled to a The Flames fifth runner was Clint pete at next week's NCAA ninth place team finish, far from best in her final cross-country race Championships where he is a to JOSH MCDOUGAL fourth course Jackson who battled a hamstring in a Liberty uniform as she clocked a record for the their dreams of a top two finish and problem throughout the race and contender to take home the individ­ time of 22:25.7 and finished 79th 2005 cross-country season as he automatic berth in the NCAA finished in 121st place in a time of ual title. overall. defended his Southeast Regional Championships. However, while the 32:49.9. Jordan McDougal, running title this past Saturday at Lake Kristi ninth place finish was disappoint­ in his first race in almost a month, The fourth runner for Liberty was in Greenville, N.C. McDougal's vic­ ing, the Flames still tied a school battled sickness and a possible Reyna Quiroz, while Liberty's final tory was a dominating performance record for highest finish ever at an stress fracture in his leg to finish as scorer was Rebekah Ricksecker. Contact Evan Falat at emfat- from the start as he led from the gun NCAA Regional meet and beat 21 the Flames sixth runner in a time of Quiroz ran a time of 22:35.7 and [email protected]. and never backed off, building leads other schools, including the likes of 33:54.o in 158th place. Nate placed 86th while Ricksecker was up to 30 seconds, until cruising into Virginia Tech, North Carolina, and Edwards was the Flames final man 95th in a time of 22:46.7. Jo Welch

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The inspiring story of Director Thanksgiving is coming upon us. It is that time of year when turkeys are starting to of Theater, Linda Nell Cooper panic and grandmas and moms are trying to hunt down the perfect one. If you are from a tradition­ al, somewhat typical family, you may be bracing yourself By Marcelo Quarantotto Her love for theater was Aside from music, she for grandma and aunt kisses LIFE! REPORTER easily accommodated for by also has a distinct love for that seem to suck all of the her mother who was a chil­ dance. She was in the life out of your cheeks. You very semester, the dren's theater director, and Norfolk Ballet Company will go to the mirror and in Liberty University while Cooper did partici­ and, at one point in time, horror see a red splotch and ETheater pate in some church plays, studied dance at the Martha think this time, grandma Department works ardu­ she said that "most of the Graham Dance Studios in finally brought blood to the ously in order to show four productions I was in were New York City. surface with her kiss, but you different plays for interest­ with secular theater...When Cooper received her will realize it is just her lip­ ed persons to enjoy. I was 15, I traveled with a undergraduate degree here stick. Although these plays are by traveling theater company at Liberty University, and You will prepare for that no means the results of one up and down the East during the time in which "pull my finger" joke that individual's efforts, there is Coast. We went as far north she was enrolled, theater Unclg Stan has been trying to still one name that remains as Maine and also down to wasn't yet offered as a pull on you since you were 7, highly visible behind the Florida. I was the youngest major. So, while taking that the one you fall for every year scenes: Director of Theater member of company. as a minor, she double in spite of yourself. Linda Nell Cooper. Everyone else was already majored in English and You will be told at least Cooper, a native of out of college." music. "Since my time as a five or six times that you have Virginia Beach, has grown Theater wasn't Cooper's student at Liberty, the the­ grown so much (guys will up with a strong love for the only creative activity during ater program has gotten a appreciate this, girls will be theatrical arts, acting in her childhood. Starting at age lot better. Back then, there offended) since the last time first play at age 4 as Tiny 5, she took private art les­ was only one play per you were seen. Even though Tim in stage production of sons, and continued to do semester, now there are you probably have not grown "A Christmas Carol" with so until college. "I love pho­ four ... Also, Liberty now since you were about 16 or 17. the Virginia Stage Company tography, any type of art­ offers theater as a major, PHOTO PROVIDED Your family will ask you of Norfolk. work...if I could fill my which wasn't available LINDA NELL COOPER — Liberty University's Director of Theater directs and why you are still single and Cooper is the oldest of home with art, I would." when I went here." choreographs most of Liberty's productions. probably try to introduce you four siblings. Her brother, Cooper is also a talented Upon finishing at LU, and it is about the life of England, 'Good Earth' and to that sweet boy'at the gro­ a graduate of West Point musician, playing the Cooper enrolled at Hollins Christ ... The second musi­ went to China, 'Anne of cery store who remembers to Military Academy in West piano, organ, saxophone, University in Roanoke to cal I am writing is called Green Gables' and traveled ask for their extra value card Point, N. Y., has worked for ukulele, clarinet and harp. study theater. She did her 'The Miracle of Christmas.' to Nova Scotia and so on." every time they come. the Special Forces and is She used these skills by master's thesis on examples I am writing with two other By the time she began her You will roll your eyes at currently in the C. I. A. One involving herself in concert of Christ in Shakespeare's people. One is a composer undergraduate degree at least 100 times at the things of her sisters is a high named David Legg and the Liberty University, Cooper your younger sisters or school calculus teacher that other is Orchestra had already been to 20 brothers say and do. A completed her undergrad at "Pursue art to be excellent and Arranger John Painte ... countries. semester away from them LU and earned an M. A. in make a difference in our culture Oddly enough, both of "World travel is impor­ may not be long enough for calculus from the these people are Liberty tant, especially for you to appreciate them. University of Virginia. Her ... if we want to change our cul­ alumni that majored in Christians," she said. "A lot Your Aunt Betty will tell other sister lives in New ture, we need to do it through the music, and all three of us of classes here at Liberty you that you are too thin York City as an architect, arts and support Christians who were in marching band talk about worldviews a (girls will appreciate this, was also enrolled in UVa's together." great deal. Many Christians guys will only appreciate this graduate program, did her are in the arts." For her achievement in will have a Christian view, if Aunt Betty offers some food undergrad at Yale Linda Cooper theater, Cooper has been but worldview needs to be to make up for their "frailty"). in New Haven, Conn., and LIBERTY UNIVERSITY DIRECTOR OF THEATER recognized by the Kennedy seen in the world. When In the mix of all of the peo­ is involved with restoration Center (a festival that the you travel, you gain a global ple in your home, you will be projects for cathedrals in LU theater department perspective and understand called by your sister's name, Europe. competes in) with two a lot more about your faith." your brother's name and "I'm the odd one in the band, orchestra and march­ women. "I took somewhat awards for "Excellence in In addition to those your dog's name before your family," said Cooper. ing band, of which she was of a feminist approach," she Directing." truthful remarks, she also actual name is used. This "While I'm the artistic one, the field commander in said. "It was kind of contro­ With such a strong love said that it is "important for might irritate you at first, but they all use the linear side both high school and col­ versial, but very interesting for the arts, it seems that all students to explore their as the day goes on, you will of their brains." lege. and I received a lot of noto­ most people wouldn't have artistic side...Whether it's probably answer to anything riety. It basically showed much room for anything taking a photo, arranging just to spare any loss of sani­ how characteristics that else, but this is not so for flowers or writing a poem. I ty Christ held were incorpo­ Cooper. "If I were not in feel that we need to have a You will see friends that rated in the female charac­ theater, I would probably healthy balance between you have not seen since ters of Shakespeare's have become a museum both sides of our brain. school started. Though this plays." curator. I say this because I While in college, people will be exciting, it might end She has also gone past love learning about history tend to be so focused on up being a little disappoint­ her M. A. and enrolled in ... When I directed Aida, I their major, but neglect this ing when you realize that you the Ph.D. Program at UVa got caught up in the highly beneficial part of don't have as much in com­ and has finished everything research and almost forgot life." mon or to talk about any­ but her dissertation. that I had to direct. One of "To challenge students, more. Those inside jokes Cooper began teaching in the things I love about I'd like to say that they from the summer will wear Liberty's theater depart­ being a playwright is that I should pursue the arts, but out really quickly. You will ment back in 1997. When get to learn about cultures. I only for excellence—not for try to tell them some of the asked how she remembered get to combine my love for entertainment or fun. joke's between you and your that, she chuckled and said, history and theater into one Pursue* art to be excellent friends here at school and "The only reason why I activity." and make a difference in though your back home MAIT TRENT our culture ... If we want to friends may politely laugh, it AIDA — (Above) One of the most popular performances last semester was remember that is because This love for history and have a stronger influence will not be the same. Cooper's production of Aida. my daughter was born dur­ culture can quite easily be ing that same year." attributed to the fact that on culture, we need to do it Then it will be time to sit Aside from teaching, she she grew up with a family of through the arts and sup­ down at the table with all of is also a licensed songwriter world travelers. As a child, port Christians who are in your family and friends. All of with BMI.in New York City her family was able to unite the arts." the craziness before does not and a professional play­ their affection for world "I've heard too much matter anymore. It is time to wright, being a member of travel and literature. "What negative talk towards peo­ list the things that you are the Dramatist Guild of we would do was that as a ple who major in the arts, thankful for and as you look America. family we would all read the and this doesn't help. We around your table, you will "Currently, I am writing same book and then take a should be encouraging the realize, you are thankful for two musicals for a brand trip to the place where the Christians who are in this all of these crazy people and new theater in Pigeon story takes place," said circle of influence." their antics. Even Uncle Stan. Forge, Tennessee, named Cooper. "We read 'The Contact Marcelo God has placed each of them Miracle Theater. It is a Count of Monte Cristo' and Quarantotto at mquaran- in your life for a reason. And faith-based theater, but not went to Florence, Italy; we [email protected]. your heart will be full. necessarily Christian faith." read 'The Diary of Anne Happy Thanksgiving "The first one is called Frank' and went to break! MAIT TRENT 'The Miracle.' I am about Belgium, Germany; 'Pride Contact MarLiesa Johnson YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN Charlie Brown and his friends start- halfway through writing it, and Prejudice' and visited at [email protected]. ed off this semester's theater season.