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The Liberty Champion, Volume 12, Issue 7) Liberty University DigitalCommons@Liberty University 1994 -- 1995 Liberty University School Newspaper 10-11-1994 10-11-94 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 12, Issue 7) Follow this and additional works at: http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/paper_94_95 Recommended Citation "10-11-94 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 12, Issue 7)" (1994). 1994 -- 1995. Paper 7. http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/paper_94_95/7 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Liberty University School Newspaper at DigitalCommons@Liberty University. It has been accepted for inclusion in 1994 -- 1995 by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@Liberty University. For more information, please contact [email protected]. ptirerttf (ttltamrrtxm S I Nonprofit org. * W U.S. Postage - ' Paid Liberty University, Lynchburg, Va. lay, October 11,1994 Vol. 12, No. 7 Lynchburg, Va. jj^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ - __^^_ j Permit No. 136 INSIDE Hogg crowneB M d 1994 MissM LibertB y 1IN IHL l^lli,WS« Ministry chapel has almost By TIMOTHY J. GIBBONS Delaware Hornets Home­ Placement was determined doubled this year, with now close to 1,000 students attend­ News Editor coming game. by weighted votes cast by stu­ ing the Friday event. Page 2. "I honestly couldn't believe dents in the Friday, Oct. 7 The cheering section in it," Hogg said, recalling her convocation. Seniors' votes convocation Friday was thoughts when she realized counted as five, juniors' as ALUMNI AND almost as loud as the crowd at she had been chosen as this four, sophomores' twice and the stadium Saturday night. At year's Miss Liberty. "I really freshmen's once. Contestants KIDS ENJOY the game, though, the group saw other people as being came from a pool of all senior from the Vines Center had more deserving." unmarried women with a GPA Zoo: The P-l park­ even more reason to cheer — Michael Stewart, dean of of 2.75 or higher. They were ing lot was turned into a because Kristen Hogg had Student Life, also announced narrowed down by the seniors petting zoo during the won the Miss Liberty contest. placement of the four finalist into a group of 20, out of Homecoming celebration. Hogg, a senior from during the half-time celebra­ which the judges selected the Pigs, ponies and strangely Blackstone, Va, was crowned tion. Ginger Asimos came in five finalists. horned sheep were all part Miss Liberty 1994 by Macel fifth, Sharon Fulcher was "I'm very excited and I of this new attraction. Falwell, wife of Chancellor fourth, Jodi Smith was third thank God," Hogg said, Photo by Jaton Chrlitofl Page 3. Jerry Falwell, during halftime and Sarah Abbas was the first AND THE WINNER IS. — Kris Hogg, the new tr m» 1 of the Liberty Flames- runner-up. See Miss Liberty, Page 3 1994 Miss Liberty, is crowned by Macel Falwell. ALD CARE PACKAGES: me school's chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta is selling care packages to raise money and to make finals week more Senate rejects bearable. Page 3. EDITORS' CORNER: Sex, drugs... but ex-SGA president no rock 'n* roll appear on these pages. Opinion Editor Mark Much of the debate con­ By TIMOTHY J. GIBBONS cerning LaBerge's confirma­ Haskew examines the encouraging rise of abstinence News Editor amoung high schoolers, while Editor in Chief Shannon tion dealt with his actions in Harrington outlines the adverse effects that the legalization Parking ticket appeals may the impeachment of SGA of drugs would have. Page 6. have to wait another week to executive vice president be heard by the court, after Jason Williams, last year. student senate failed to con­ LaBerge said the senators THIS WEEK'S COMMENTARY: firm a fifth justice for the stu­ should focus more on his dent court at their Thursday, qualifications and experience Boycotts are quickly Oct. 7, meeting. than on the impeachment. becoming a way of life in During the session, Justice both Christian circles and 'That was last year; this is Todd Cullen and Chief Justice in society in general. this year. Look at me for my Brian Gibbons were unani­ Should believers try to qualifications," the former mously confirmed. Justice force companies into a president said. Jeanne Eugene was also con­ higher ethical realm by Several senators said they firmed, in a 34 to five vote, using the weapon of their felt his actions last year were with five abstentions. How­ pocketbooks? Are boy­ important in confirming him. ever, former president Bryan cotts even effective? Or "(LaBerge) dodged ques­ LaBerge was not confirmed is it just a matter of stew­ tions of character. Character as a justice, by a 16 to 18 vote, ardship? Timothy J. plays a very big part in with 11 senators abstaining. Gibbons and Sarah K. court," one senator said. Pollak debate the issue. Since only three justices Other senators agreed with hear each case, the court will Page 7. the former president. "Why still begin this week; howev­ should we re-open old er, Gibbons said they will be wounds in the confirmation FEATURE SPOTLIGHT: What's it like searching for a new nominee of LaBerge?" Sen. Joshua to spend most of your weekends traveling the countryside? to fill the fifth spot. Van Vlack asked. "What was Champion reporter Kirstin Simpson gives you a glimpse of "Until then, we'll be hold­ done last year doesn't have the life on the road for a ministry team singer. Page 8. ing court with the justices we have," he said. See Senate, Page 3 LIFESTYLE: ScareMare. Some people think this scary attraction SGA student poll is an effective tool of min­ istry, while others dis­ agree, seeing it more as a haunted house. affects Marriott president of finance, as well These varied opinions on By JAYSON BLAIR the House of Death are Champion Reporter as Minor. discussed by Champion Subsequently Marriott add­ reporters. Page 9. The results of a survey ed one group of servers for recently conducted by the every two self-serve stations. Student Government Assoc­ "The survey showed an even splitt on self serve and ser­ ANSWERS PLEASE: The Liberty iation has prompted Marriott Food Services to revise its vice," Minor said. "I think Champion's man on the street asks, "On what do you spend method of service, according this meets both needs." most of your money?" Page 8. Alumni honored with to R.J. Snell, chief of staff to Minor said on average self- president Matt "Slick" serve and service lines took SPORTING NEWS: The Liberty football McMurray. the same time and the 49 per­ team dropped to a 1-4 record after Delaware State put a annual Eagle awards The survey revealed that cent of students who reported damper on the Flames' Homecoming game, Saturday, Oct. students are split on the wanting to stay with self 8. Page 10. By MARK HASKEW provider's service record this serve said they wanted to do Opinion Editor year, with more than 51 per­ so, so they could have the SPORTS WITH STROUT: me cent of the respondents saying freedom to decide the size of The Eagle Awards, honors Champion's sport columnist gives hope to the troubled, they would perfer servers. their portions. given to distinguished alumni, strike-ridden sports world as he offers three solutions to its Marriott had already con­ Snell said he thought were handed out during peculiar problems. Page 10. sidered adding servers in adding servers and keeping Alumni convocation, Friday, some areas prior to the survey, self serve was the best solu­ Oct. 7. VOLLEYBALL WINS: The volleyball food services director Ernie tion on the table. "I think peo­ The honorees this year were Minor said, because of stu­ ple are happy," he said. team was one of only two winning teams during Rick Creider, of the School of dents' responses on the com­ Snell said SGA plans to Homecoming weekend, as it thrashed North Carolina Business and Government; ment cards. survey students' feelings on j Central on Friday, Oct. 7. Page 11. Laura Laming Deary, of the After the survey was com­ School of Communications; different issues on campus as pleted, the officials who con­ Rodney J. Delmonico, of the need arises. "Right now we THE FORECAST: ducted it met with school and School of Education; Steven have a good rapport with the Marriott officials. L. Reitenour of the School of photo by Shannon 1). Harrington administration," he said. "We They also sent the results of Arts and Sciences and Allen COMING HOME — The Eagle Award winners are their findings to Dr. A. Pierre are trying to get a pulse for TUESDAY WEDNESDAY Rodney McFarland, of the honored at a luncheon with Dr. A. Pierre Guillermin Guillermin, LU's president, what the student body is con- School of Religion. and Chancellor Jerry Falwell on Friday, Oct. 7. and Norm Westervelt, vice See SGA, Page 4 Doris McFarland accepted the award in her husband's the Year" award was given to Award must have graduated at place, because he was unable a single graduate annually. least five years ago, and they to attend. In 1990, though, the must have "outstanding pro­ "These men and women Executive Committee of the fessional and personal ensure that we will have a Alumni Association voted to achievements which have place to train young begin giving an award to a brought honor and distinction Champions in the future," Dr. graduate of each of the five to Liberty University," an THURSDAY FRIDAY Jerry Falwell, Liberty's chan­ schools of Liberty — Alumni Office statement said. cellor, said during the presen­ Business and Government, Nominations are solicited ^ tation of the awards.
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