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Randall Wallace, a forest ranger? “W hen I was a senior I went down to the ca reer counseling center and answered questions about my future, and they' told me I should be a forest ranger,” Wallace said. “It is such a good struggle — it is a struggle, but it’s like AFTERMATH — Off-campus housing at the iJnivcimty of ALibama ruined teenagers, it is so awkward to be 13 years old, but its supposed to be and if you short circuit that you don’t WALLACE grow up.” Wallace will be giving the commencement speech to graduating students After May 14. He hopes to share with the graduating seniors not a lesson but an experience. “One of the key messages I want to bring to t h e the graduates at Liberty commencement is that storm when things seem to be going wrong you may in fact be living exactly in the plan of God and all things work together tor good for those who Treacherous tornados leaves dozens love the Lord,” Wallace said. dead, more hurt in Tuscaloosa, Ala, Wallace said he could easily identify with
S a G R A D U A T IO N on AS ASHLEY BOLLINGER she heard ot the disaster to her home [email protected] ■ state of ruauama. “Being 10 hours away from my fam watched the tornado rip through the Bin Laden The minute before it hit we ily and hearing that a tornado is on city on the television, then we lost could hear it — just like a the ground on the street my parents power All I could think about was all I train — but the sun was live on is a horrible feeling,” Little of the students.” killed in raid shining, it looked beautiful,” Brett said. “James Spahn from ABC 33 an Students such as Lee’s good friend Booth, University ofAlabama (UA) nounced that a tornado was touching Booth witnessed the storm from its OMAR ADAMS [email protected] baseball player, said. down on Blackjack Road, which is my eye. Tornadoes tore through the south street, and I immediately busted into , The day began as any other day “(Sunday’s) events will cause quite a bit of eastern region of the U.S. Wednesday tears.” according to Booth. Class, baseball uprisings and protests from Arab sympathiz April 27, and in their wake they left Little’s friend, and UA student, practice and time with friends was all ers,” D r Charles Mufphy Marine, Cold War more people devastated than just Kelly Lee was in Tuscaloosa at the that was on the agenda — until the veteran C L\ analyst and those who were in their path. time of the storm. storm. professor in the Helms Liberty University student Alyson “The first thing I felt when the “It was a beautiful day It had Little recalled her first reaction when storm hit was worry,” Lee said. “I School of Government, See WEATHER on AW said. ‘A few people over there will be glad that (bin Laden’s) gone, but they do not have the freedom to Students become Air Force leaders express it.” Murphy said that al-Qae- BiN LADEN old — to be (a career) da will have to retaliate. He Commissioning next week officer,” he said. “I want suspects the open Mexico OMAR ADAMS commissioning class to make a career and border with drug smuggling tunnels as a prime [email protected] in 2008 to more than go as far as I can, take target but adds that the miles of unprotected 50 students total, and it every advantage I can” shoreline or virtually unwatched Canadian On the afternoon be continues to grow. The An officer career field border also offer easy passage. fore graduation, 10 Lib program is based out of (Air Force speciaky “It would be nothing to bring a bunch of erty University students Detachment 890 at the code 18X) was estab anthrax across the border and release it in a big will take the first major University of Virginia, lished in October 2009 city,” he said. step of their careers and Liberty is the larg for Remotely Piloted Murphy said that al-Qaeda will have to when they are sworn est group of commuters. Aircraft (RPA) pilots P h o t o pr o v id ed rebuild its organization, even if it is out of pride. in as officers in the Cadet Lt. Col. — the 'airmen who fly INTO THE BLUE — fVleet the future pilots, “My suspicion is that somebody else has United States Air Force. Brandon Roop, com unmanned aircrafi: like doctors and missileers of the U.S. Air Force. been running things behind the scenes for The Air Force ROTC mander of the training the Predator drones over a while now, because bin Laden has been in program has grown from and operations squad been his dream to be “That has been my fraq and Afghanistan., poor health for some time,” he said. “We have six cadets in the first ron, said it has always an Air Force officer, goal since I was 11 years Training began last year
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LituuTY CHxstno* CELEBRATION— The Poplar Spring Baptist Church of Goode, Va„ held an appreciation luncheon in their new fellowship hall on Sunday, May 1, with Chancellor Jerry Falwell Jr. as a guest speaker.
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Mary Selikop ward C.’arton, Planner/E.\peditorof Field the body of Christ came together and ♦ The Office pf Commuter Affairs [email protected] Operations at Liberty to locate more re worked as a team and put aside our mi held a Commuter Mixer on Tuesday, sources for the project. More than 45 lo nor difTerenccs and worked together for April 26, for all students who plan to It was all bccaiisc one woman teie- become commuters In Fall 2011 cal and out-of state vendors and suppliers God’s kingdom." phoncd Jerry Falwell Jr. that the Poplar The event was held at the Tilley Stu contributed to the cause, including some It took all ofthe help from donations, Sprini; baptist C !liiirch ol Cloode, Va. was dent Center and attended by hun based in New York. volunteer labor around the community able to hold an appreciation luncheon in dreds of students. "Seeing God’s work done here has and help from the vendors to finish the Liberty Dining provided Chick-Fil-A their new fellowship hall. been unreal," Starnes said. “'Ilie biggest project which had been waiting for com for the future commuter students and Rouj;hly l.S months a^o, l-lorence pletion for 20 years, according to Falwell. thing is seeing the churches come to there were numerous prize giveaways Spinner calleil l-'alwell to ask tor his help "There is no way Liberty could have gether and help one another out through and raffles. Larry Provost said he plans in i^etting the hall completed. Almost done this much out of our campus hartl times." to have the mixer once a year, if not immediately i-’alwell called Scott Starnes, church offering," Falwell told the gath once a semester. The local community as well as Lib Vice President ol'Field Operations at Lib ering at the luncheon, “We hope the erty students and other churches joined erty and that got the ball rolling. church will focus on growing." in to provide labor and money Some "I le said, I need you to get a hold of The luncheon was held in the new fel / / / Persson/// people offered to stop and help when the local and out-of-state contractors and lowship hall building to honor all of those they drove by the church while Liberty ♦ Former Liberty, grad and av\/ard- vendors to see if we can rai.se the labor who had contributed to the project. students traveled to the church with LU winning basketball player. Mats Pers and materials to linish oil the project,’" “You all did your part and God hiis re son, spoke at the Heritage Foundation Starnes said. Tran.sit to offer their assistance. warded you," Falwell said. "Florence is a in D.C. this past Friday to address the Starnes said that the first live phone “We had people from Catholic, from strong believer of that verse' You have not current financial state of the European calls he made brought in more than Methodist, from all different churches," because you ask not.’” Union. The Swedish native attended $ 1 l)0,t)()() worth of donations, labor and Carton .said. "What I've gotten out of the London School of Economics for materials. I le worked together with Hd- this is that it's been a blessing to see how # Seilkop is a news writer. graduate studies and is now. director of the Open Europe blog, a London- based “think tank" focusing on the European Union. "Europe's debt is America’s prob lem," Persson said. "What we see now Aeronautics program expands is the politicians’ lack of understand ing. Or worse, dishonesty." Flight school lowers He discussed problems incurred from the adoption of the euro and the costs, gains own campus bailouts that many European countries now require.
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F'light training has a steep price tag, with a fiill commercial license ret]uiring upwards of .$40,00t) to $5t),l)00 above normal tuition, room and board. Retired Air Force l^rig. Gen. David Young, dean ' t of'the School of Aeronautics, has always locused on reducing that cost whenever possible. "One of my main personal goals, and goals of our school, is to reduce the cost SKYCATCHER — The School of Aeronautics flight competition team ol training to the student, and we con stands in front of their new Cessna 162 light sport aircraft. I ll International Grads III tinue to find ways to do that," Young said. ♦ The International student Office the aci.]uisition of a brand new Cessna tially using it tor our competition team." “For example, when we bought (Fal held its annual International Senior Ban 162 Skycatcher. The Skycatcher is a All ofthe expense savings and restruc well Aviation, now F'reedom Aviation) quet at Thomas Road Baptist Church newly introduced light sport aircraft and turing flight costs as lab fces will both more than a year ago, we were able to Friday, April 22. Students shared their a successor to one ofthe company 's most boost enrollment in the School of Aero lower the cost." testimonies and were presented with Starting this .semester, the School of popular training models, the 152. flie nautics and help with retention. Prior to gifts. Aeronautics look a significant step for new plane is not only less expensive to the implementation of lab fees, many stu “I have the best job on campus," ward b)' switching flight costs from out- fly and maintain, but is also a major asset dents would begin the program and fall dean of international students Dr. Wil of-pocket e.xpenses to lab fees that are for the schools National Intercollegiate in love with flying, but they would run liam Wegert said. "I get to work with included in tuition. Flying Association (NIFA) competi out of money and be forced to change students from 78 different countries, “ What this did for the students is allow tion team. Tlie NIFA team has won the majors, according to Young. 'Hie Aero and 1 get to hear their stories. They can our students to put all of their financial last six consecutive regional titles and nautics faculty and staff are working to enhance the campus life at Liberty. aiil assi.stance and loans on their account placed 15th in the nation last year. The end that in the future. at Freedom Aviation,” Young said. "It Skycatcher will be part ofthe team's arse With the acciuisition of a new building demonstrated great support by the finan nal when they face off against other top at the airport, the School of Aeronautics cial aid office, and it made it much easier flight schools at Ohio State University in will be completely moving out to the air / / / Film School/// for students to start flying right away." two weeks. port locations. ♦ Liberty University announced a new Film I he impact of the new lab fee system is “Tliis airplane is much less expensive “Everything’s going to be located at the Institute on M onday during convocation. best evidenced by a dramatic increase in to purchase and more economical to airport - we've named it the Airport The institute is scheduled to begin next flight hours this year 'Ihe school is about operate, which means we can pass those Campus,’’ Young said. “We have Main fall and will include a hands-on approach to pass LltH) flight hours in the la.st 30 savings on to our students," Young said. t!ampus, Campus North, East Campus program. da\’s and more than 11 ,t)t)0 for the year “'I hat's our ultimate goal, but because of this is the Airport Campus." For more information on the film institute, a -t.DOi) hour increase over last year. the tiniing and such that we were able to visit the Liberty University website. Another significant improvement is get this airplane when we did, were ini- 4 Adams is assist, news editor.
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A myriad ot helping hands tilled the front lawn of Ed and Carrie Barnhousc on Saturday afternoon, as the couple attempted to salvage a few ot their belongings that were not de stroyed in the blaze that engulfed their home the day before. "Looking at the structure that we once called home seems overwhelming and devas tating,” Carrie Barnhouse, Director of Liberty University's Career Center, said. “As we’ve now sifted through soot and ash and sorted through belongings, we’ve been blessed to find personal belongings and things we never Pnom [1 thought would be recovered." FIRE DAMAGE— The Barnhouses were Ed Barnhouse was asleep on the couch able to salvage some personal belong downstairs and was awakened by the tamily’s ings am ong the ashes and rubble. Jack Russell Terrier Jackson barking. “Once awake, he immediately smelled Even though the lamily s immediate needs smoke and ran upstairs," Carrie said. “He saw have been met, they will need assistance in the flames on the outside of the house shoot the future as the Barnhouses begin to rebuild ing across the back door.” their lives. Ed reported the fire to emergency services “As for how others can help, we have a long at 1:44 a.m. Friday Atter he called 911, he road ahead of us," Carrie said. “We don't have made several attempts to reach his wife, who a place to put furniture and things we'll need was staying with her mother with their three- later, but in the weeks and months to come, year-old son Elijah. we'll certainly be appreciative of the contin “We were having new carpet installed," ued support." Carrie said. “They came and put the padding Although the Barnhouses' lives have down Wednesday and all of the bedroom Pmok) nu>viiin> changed dramatically the past few days, the turniture was in the living room and kitchen. BARNHOUSE HOME— After a fire that took place on Friday, little remains of the couple remains optimistic, focusing on God's We were frustrated that some things had hap Barnhouses'home, which has suffered severe damage. future plans for their life. pened with the carpet being special ordered "I need you to know something, from the “I will never forget the sight I saw as we Baptist Church, 'I'homas Road Baptist and delayed, and the original plan was that the bottom of my heart. Cod is Sovereign and passed Brentwood Church on English Tav Church and Liberty have been instrumen carpet would have been completed Thursday He is in control," Carrie said. "What 1 need ern, and I looked into the neighboriiood tal in meeting the couple’s immediate needs and all turniture should have been moved you to hear and see is that this does not shake to see the sky lit up with flames and black since the accident back that night. my faith. On the contrary It makes me all the smoke,” Carrie said. “1 had no idea how bad it "We simply cannot say thank you enough," “As it turned out, it was going to take several more realize that our lives this life is would be until 1 saw it. 1 started to scream and Carrie said. "I’ve been trying to keep track of more days to complete," She said. “But that temporary and our reward and our home is cry, now realizing the sudden reality we were everyone who’s given and donated and shown frustration now proves to be a blessing." in eternity." facing.” up and my list has filled up the front and back Carrie’s father drove her to the house mere of an entire page. 1 want to send thank you minutes after receiving her husband’s phone The cause of the fire is still unknown. ♦ SULLIVAN is a graduate assistant. notes but I just don’t think I can get to you all." call. Organizations such as Hyland Heights
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ANDREW GULA the King of England. Jagula@)llberty.edu That’s a pretty big role, and while it may have little political power, the 'I'hcsc days, liobbits, dr.igons royal family is still the “face" ot the and wizards arc all the rage. It’s a British people. The last king, George sign that liumanity's love for fantasy VI — central character of the Acad stories is stronger than ever even emy Award-winning The King’s if we live in a global community Speech — was a key figure in keep driven by the latest technological ing the United Kingdom together advances. during World War 11. Yet no matter how attached we After Buckingham Palace was are to our ii’hones and Xbox's, the bombed during the Battle of Britain, human race still sits, waiting pa George and his queen walked the tiently for something magical to streets of London, giving hope to happen, something to stir us out of their people in a time when the city our own monotonous lives. should have been a battlefield. Fairytales about princes and their It is stories like this that define beautiful, but unlikely, princesses true leaders. They produce the men have been popular for as long as and women who inspire genera there have been children to listen to tions, whose identity is inseparable them. from their country and people. 1 iollywood has capitalized on (JtXMiir. Isj.Miis This is the kind of story that leg this. Look at the success ot movies 'JUST WED': Prince William and his princess exit Westminster Abby after saying their vows. ends are made of like 'i'he Princess l^ride and i'an- With Britain going through gled, examples of just how passion 21 -year-old college guy would want dants to coal miners, according to hint that, including the online view something of an economic crisis, ate we arc for these kinds ot stories. to watch the British royal wedding, Guardian,co.uk. ers, this number could be closer to 3 Prince William's opportunity may But not all fairytales have to be something that many would argue As a result, all of the major news billion. If that were true, that would come sooner than expected. make believe. has no real effect on my life. outlets dubbed her “Commoner mean that almost half of Earth’s It’s the kind of potential in a man In tact, one of them came to life As a 90s baby, I g.'-ew up during Kate," some even referring to her population witnessed the wedding. like William, mixed with the magic just last week, enveloping much ot the Disney Renaissance. It goes relationship with William as a move Statistically, it is the most-watched of a story like Kate's, that has turned the world’s population on a dry (if a without saying that I’m a sucker “From pit to palace," according to a television event ever. this royal wedding into an planet- bit overcast) Friday morning. tor stories like William and Kate’s, Washingtonf’ost.com article. It demolished the numbers put wide celebration. The date: April 29. having grown up watching mov Sure, Kate didn't have a fairy god up by Super Bowl XLV (111 mil So while I may not be British, 1 'I'he occasion: a wedding that ies like Cinderella and Beauty and mother or a glass slipper, but the lion), last year’s World Cup Final would be lying if I said that there was about as magical as they come. the Beast, story is strangely Disney princess (700 million), the wedding ofWills' isn't a part ot me that, like all hu The wedding ceremony ol Prince Well, this wedding was as close to like but that's not even the most parents, Prince Charles and Lady mans, sits and waits for something William and Catherine “Kate” any ot those stories as can be pos fascinating part, L^iana (750 million) and even the magical to happen - in this case, Middleton (now, officially, the sible in reality William and Kate's wedding was, previous record-holder: the opening to bring the world together in a cel Duke and Duchess of Cambridge) 'I'o understand the "magical' na historically, the most popular wed ceremonies of the Beijing Olympics ebration ofa real-life fairytale. began at 11 a.m. CM T sharp, to ture of the wedding, it is important ding ever (around 2 billion). But it wasn't all about a magical the chagrin ol the Americans of to understand that Kate is a com While the official tally has not ♦ GULA is the opinion editor. which 1, admittedly, was one moner by birth. been confirmed, the current num story or the vast popularity of the who were forced to get up at 6 a.m. In fact, her extremely close-knit, ber of viewers is well over 2 billion event. It also has some political sig BST to watch the event unfold live. well-to-do family has had very via live broadcast in over 100 coun nificance. You may be wondering why a normal jobs, from flight atten tries. A few circulating rumors even Prince William is destined to be Hammer of justice falls on bln Laden
ANDREW GULA avenging of our brothers and sisters who lost national security team as more information into place Operation Infinite Reach that jagula(|)liberty.edu their lives in our unrelenting hunt. came available on bin Laden's whereabouts would hunt for Osama bin Laden until he It was originally former president George in a compound in Pakistan. was found, The end ofa nine-year nightmare has W. Bush who led us into Afghanistan, begin 'I'he President spoke with both former 'Fhat search continued as bin Laden finally come. ning a war in the Middle East designed to presidents Bill Clinton and Bush before seemed to disappear from the face of the Alter 12 years and three presidential ensure that no terrorist attack like September making his announcement to the American planet. administrations- of hunting, Osamabin 11,2001 would ever befall us again. public, O n Sept. 11,2001, an al-Qaeda cell Laden has been removed from the FBI ’s Ten “1 directed l.eon Panetta, the director of “I congratulated him and the men and unleashed havoc on the US. as they flew Most Wanted Fugitives list by a joint special the CIA, to make the killing or capture of bin women ot our military and intelligence civilian-tilled planes into the heart of the forces group spearheaded by Navy Seals. 1 ,aden the top priority ot our war against al communities who devoted their lives to this American people. The response was overwhelming, as QjK'da, even as we continued our broader mission. They have our everlasting gratitude," Whether or not it was bin Laden’s plan, he Americans around the world let loose trium efforts to disrupt, dismantle and defeat his former president Bush said in a statement. awakened the beast. phant cheers that had been over a decade in network," Obama said. The fight against terror goes on, but tonight Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto’s unforget the making. While his death came as a surprise to the America has sent an unmistakable message: table words after the bombing of Pearl No one summarized the American pub American people, intelligence officials had No matter how long it takes, justice will be Harbor were no less applicable to the greatest lic's response better than President Barack been on bin Laden's trail for months, done,” catastrophe of our generation: Obama. Obama was briefed on a possible lead to Initially, bin Laden got his name on the “I fear all we have done is to awaken a “Justice has been done," Obama an bin Laden in August, American Intelligence radar — a dangerous sleeping giant and fill him with a terrible nounced to the nation at 11:35 Sunday night “It was far from certain, and it took many place to be in — in 1998 after his bombing resolve." from the East Room of the White Mouse. months to run this thread to ground, “ of the U,S. Embassies in Tanzania and Kenya, 'I’here is truly no more succinct ofa way to Obama said. killing over 200 people and injuring 5000 st't’OSAMA OH A5 summarize the long-awaited fulfilling of our In his address, Obama told the American more. In fact, it was former President Clinton vendetta with the al-Qiiaeda leader, and the people that it took multiple meetings with his that then declared a "War on Terror,” setting
'Cause there’s too many places I’ve got to see.” a bang. I’m going to miss her, but its time for her to go. She’s going to change the world. I am officially a Free Bird now. My time at Liberty, and I thought to begin my journey I would enlist the help of The Champion, has come to an end, and 1 will begin my a lyricist as well, although^country will not be the genre I travels to the unknown world of adulthood. I know that in chose my mantra from. So for lack of better findings, Nata a few days, I will be sent into the alumni abyss. My name sha Bedingtield it is. will be forgotten and when I come back to visit, I will be another unfamiliar face marveling at how the school has “I’m just beginning grown since 1 lett. I pray that while 1 may be forgotten, my The pen’s in iny hand, ending unplanned work will be remembered as being glorifying to the Lord, Staring at the blank page before you The bold and brilliant Ashley Bollinger will be taking my Open up the dirty window place as editor in chief 1 have no doubts that she will take Let the sun illuminate the words that you could not find.” this paper where it has never been before, tackling this task just as she recently tackled me in my office, laughing the I do not know what next year will bring me, but from whole way and leaving a mark. where I sit today 1 have decided it doesn’t really matter. I am going to run the race set before me with endurance, striving “You say goodbye and I say hello.” for excellence and always remembering to laugh at myself I think quoting Free Bird by Lynyrd Skyn)’rd would be So 1 will, in the words of our previous editor in chief, “just the most fitting way for mo to write my farewell. I have some big shoes to fill. Sparkling, J.Crew warehouse with it." sale, size seven shoes to be exact. She does what she wants, rcu/tofOiCfitMz "If I leave here tomorrow a Free Bird she is. With an unknown future set before her Would you still remember me? 'laylor is embracing her ’next chapter.’ All 1 can say is watch For I must be traveling on, now out world. She ciune in with a fire, and she’s going out with M ay 3, 2 0 1 1 OPINION Liberty C hampion/ A 5 'Let's move mountains': Sage advice from Dr. Suess KATIE BELL ished high school what my plans were after I than 1 could have ever dreamed. 1 remember 50... keb«[email protected] finished college I would have told you I would counting down the days to begin my college be your name Buxbaum or Bixby or Bray be heading home to write for my hometown experience. As 1 write, my remaining days as a or Mordecai Ali Van Allen O'Shea, W hen 1 graduated from high school, my newspaper. student are numbered. you're ofl'to Great Places! next-door neighbor gave me a copy of Dr. Never in my wildest dreams would 1 have College has been a seemingly never-ending Today is your da\'! Seuss’ “Oh, the Places You’ll Go" as a gradu thought 1 would be moving to Washington, gauntlet of exams, papers, projects and, for Your mountain is waiting. ation gift. D.C. to begin a career as a Capitol Hill re my fellow journalism students and I, writing 50...get on your wa)’!" 1 had read the delightflil book as a child, porter. articles. Fellow graduates, let’s go move mountains. but as I read my new treasure as an adult I be My dad has a saying, “If you want to make However, the experiences I vvill remember ♦ BELL Is the opinion editor. gan to wonder where my college experience God laugh, tell Him your plans.” are not the hours spent in the library Rather would take me. More than my trip abroad and time spent they are the laughs I shared with the other I had no clue as to the journey I was about in our nation's capitol, my journey took place girls on my hall. to embark on. in the quads and the classroom, with room The laughs quickly transformed into last My time at Liberty has included time in mates and friends who would teach me more ing friendships, both on my hall and with the communist China and an unforgettable sum about life than I could have learned in a class people I met during my time spent working mer in Washington, D.C. room. on The Champion. I will dearly miss my fel Both experiences taught me that nothing in Professors were not only teachers, but men low staff members. this world is really as it seems. tors whose demand for excellence, not only in I close with the ending from “Oh, the Plac Everyone enters his or her college days na .the academic arena but in life, made me a bet es You'll Go.” ive to a certain degree. Most people exit the ter person. 'And will you succeed? challenge of the undergraduate curriculum 1 arrived at Liberty eager but unsure. Yes! You will, indeed! a tad wiser in the ways of the world and pre 1 am leaving Liberty accomplished and (98 and 3/4 percent guaranteed.) pared for life's next set of challenges. grounded in who I am and in what 1 believe. If you had asked me the summer after I fin Four years have come and gone faster KID, YOU'LL MOVE MOUNTAINS! (}< h W,i I s Read the syllabus, this book is required to graduate. Books no longer build the muscles of the mind
ABIGAIL KOPPENHAVER tions, Fancy Nancy displays the innocent sto names. [email protected] ries about fairies and secret gardens (Fancy I think of the things we promote in Nancy is quickly growing to be my favorite society, in our books that we give our I am not in love with the fact that the ma new children’s book series,...she is hilari children to read and I think of how jority of books on the bestseller list for teens ous). Unfortunately, I have to walk through lost we are. How can we call ourselves and children are about vampires. I hate the the teen section to get to the children's sec responsible adults when what we are fact that few kids know who Nancy Drew tion. Walking through the teen section I see giving our kids is anything but re is, and when I make a funny reference to her that all the books are about vampires or mean sponsible wisdom? We tell them that or Trixie Belden, they don’t know who I am girls from preppy boarding schools or better underage drinking is wrong but then talking about. All they care about is Edward yet, vampire mean girls from preppy boarding we give them books filled with char Cullen or werewolves and some other silly schools. No longer are the Boxcar Children acters who drink like it's going out story that causes infatuation and shamefial and the Hardy Boys on the shelves, but Gos of style. We tell them not to have sex obsession. sip Girl and Twilight. These books are affect before they are ready, but then hand The youth of today do not care for read ing our youth in more ways than one. them literature that tells them they are ing, and the books they do read are about Kids today aren’t learning true wit. They worthless if they don't. nonsensical things or they are entertaining, no longer feel accomplished or satisfied af We are consistently giving our chil but oh so poorly written. I’m not saying that ter reading a book. Instead, they are learning dren bad information and mixed mes the only good books arc the amazing classics, cheap sarcasm, disrespect, worldly desires sages. I can diink of no greater cause like Jane Eyre or Hinds Feet on High Places and ambitions. The books displayed in book than helping the children of today or even Pride and Prejudice, but books are stores for young adults are not for young become the strong and mature adults no longer about things that teach lessons or adults at all. The content that the world is of tomorrow. I believe that one of the inspire innocence. feeding our children today is shameful and greatest things we can do to help them W hen I was growing up, I was obsessed filled with sex, drugs and alcohol promotion. is to give them good information and with female detectives like Nancy Drew and It is no wonder to me that the youth today inspiration, not the trash they are cur Trixie Belden. They inspired my curiosity are a confused and angry generation when rently looking to for answers. and taught me life lessons. They were nurtur their greatest literary hero is Blaire Waldorfe, ♦ KOPPENHAVER is a contrib ing. What valuable life lesson am I to learn a spoiled society girl from Manhattan who I’lioK* c:iujiir IKiisrv I lun uting opinion writer. from a sparkling vampire? enjoys manipulation and underage drinking. READING — Expand your mind. I love bookstores, I love the children’s sec They don’t have Edmond Dantes or Atticus tion of bookstores. I love the bright illustra Finch to admire. They don't even know their
O S A M A continuedfrom A 4 us to overcome this premeditated in he wanted to do, bin Laden has only was achieved. vasion, the American people in their empowered the U.S, further uniting bin Laden, you not only woke the righteous might will win through to us into that powerful giant o f old 4 GULA Is the opinion editor giant — you dealt a vicious blow to absolute victory.” that stopped at nothing until victory Contributions by KATIE BELL. his heart. And while you ran and hid W hile Sept. 11, 2001 may not in the Pakistani hills for 10 years, you have been a physical invasion, the could not hide forever. fear and uncertainty that have in Let this be a warning to those who fected our society since are inciis- Highlights from Obama's Speeches have sworn themselves as enemies putable. of the U.S. Let us hope that, as we finally rid May 1 America’s arm is long, the ham ourselves of the most notorious ter mer falls swift y and the resolve is rorist o f our lives, that our unwav ♦ Osama bin Laden's demise was brought upon by a firefight unlike any force the world has seen. ering determination to hunt for a lead by navy seals. He sustained two gunshot wounds to the In his speech after the bombing of single man will send a shock-wave Pearl Harbor, President Roosevelt of fear through the other terrorist head and killed. No members of the U.S. service were harmed in made this powerful remark: groups around the world. “N o matter how long it may take It seems that, regardless o f what the operation. ♦ President Obama informed Americans that great care was taken to avoid casualties of Pakistani civilians ♦ During his the close of his speech President Obama thanked Restayi'ant &^ Bounder Stuffed withCrm ’R anted Spinach Ring ♦ We give thanks for the men who carried out this operation, ^^^M rim e Rib with Baby Carrots for they exemplify the professionalism, patriotism, and unparal ^ ^ ^ ^ l a z e d Hai Red Bliss Potatoes leled courage of those who serve our country. Dijonnaise Roasted Vegetable Medley and Scallop Newburg Corn Pudding ♦ On nights like this one, we can say to those families who ^LUrge Salad Bar . Macaroni a n d ^ M s H have lost loved ones to al Qaeda's terror: Justice has been done. Dessert Displi^ IHBMlnutes from^nchbugg^ 97gg^cl^rond Highway CHECKOUT CaU! LIBERTYCHAMPION.COM A 6 / L iberty C hampion COMMENTARY M ay 3, 2 0 1 1 Finding truth in the steel city KATIE SMITH develop and deepen a faith — ksmith(|)llberty.edu rather than casually window shop from many — but there seemed From classroom It was late when tlie knock (to be) a barrier that my strength to Convention: canu at the door. After Luke Wil alone couldn’t breach.” son, a junior at I -iberty University, Stemming from a desire to Why the study of the Word answereil it, two drunken college love people and to meet their students from up north stumbled needs, Dan became the sage his and words is important friends sought for life advice. into the hotel room where four Liberty University's goal of’ But afterward, he felt exhausted friends and I sat relaxing on our training champions for Christ is second night in Pittsburgh, We because of his lack of spiritual dependent upon preparing its looked around at each other, be- resource to draw from. How students to engage their neigh wiklered, while they chatted for ever, Dan noticed that when he bors at the intersection of faith nearly an hour. Suddenly, they left engaged in matters of faith with and intellect. Some of the best the Liberty students, they had a as t.]uickly as they had appeared. and most immediate forums The day before, 11 Knglish ma dift'erent effect. SIGMATAU DELTA— Smith (second from left) and Wilson (top to confront this intersection jors, members ol Sigma I'au Delta Luke ventured downstairs in right) pictured with their team in Pittsburgh. are academic conferences and and our sponsor, Dr. Marybeth search of Dan. Dan remembered, conventions. Pavis, caravanned to Pittsburgh, ous faces especially Dan. friends attended each other’s pre "1 felt as though 1 didn’t have to For the students who went, I’a., to present papers, creative l.ike all of us, Dan was study sentations, ate our meals together worry about Luke drawing too they saw the application of writings and a panel discussion ing English, but unlike every and found that every discus much out of me: he had his own the classroom lessons. "The ex at the international convention one else leaning on the wobbly sion came back to God and the spiritual reserves to draw on. And change of different ideas and of our l:nglish honor society tables, he was also pursuing a pursuit of truth. as it turned out, it was 1 who was exposure to other belief systems, We were there to demonstrate religion minor. "One of my fiworite quotes weak here. I needed his help in especially the confrontation of the strength of our program Dan related that he had "di from St. Augustine," I told Dan making the first step toward com the debilitating effects of post and to contribute to the cultural vorced” himself from the divine over my plate of steaming curry, mitting myself to accepting faith.” modern thought, challenged us exchange of literary ideas. We in high school, but after reading "says that All truth is God’s truth.' After talking about the Gospel (students) in our faith and forced did not know that the next few books from various religious and That gives us freedom to study for an hour, Luke asked Dan the us to reexamine how our faith days would prove much more philosophical source.s, he encoun and to learn outside the leather- question: Did he want to accept affects our program of study," academically, personally and tered something else: “The expe bound cover of the Bible, because Jesus as his Savior? Liberty junior Brooke Light said. spiritually significant than we had riential knowledge ofa mysterious if there is any truth in a book, idea He did. To Dr. Karen Swallow Prior, dared to hope. and transcendent God emerged or movement, it already belongs “I realized Dan was earnest Chair of the English and Mod The next morning, we found as a kind of laughing, delightful, to God anyway." in his search for answers — he ern Languages Department, it is our late-night visitors and the rest but insistent thirst in my life, and He nodded as a sweeping didn't just want to talk about more important now than ever of their group at a nearby Dunkin faced with the burning need to smile lit up his intent face. "Yeah, God, he wanted God,” Luke said. for Christians to pursue the study Donuts. Seizing the opportunity speak to this thirst, 1 began study that’s it. Wow." On his decision to accept of language and its use. to build friendships, we all sat ing religion." During our last night at the Christ, Dan says, "I realized that Prior noted that while the down together. As we realized that God was convention Dan sat alone at the my strength alone would never be rest of the world "degenerates The conversation soon turned up to something in Pittsburgh hotel bar thinking about "how enough for the harshness of the through the return to image- from literary theory to world that was bigger than ourselves, ineffective my way of life had be world. But even more than that, 1 worship, Christians can lead cul views and beliefs about God. Af we began to pray that he would come, how confused and compli realized that it didn’t have to be.” ture most effectively as Word- ter telling our new friends how a direct our words and guide our cated when it could be so much centered people." biblical worldview impacts our conversations. easier, so much simpler 1 knew study of literature, we could see Over the next two days, the that I was yearning for a founda i'fe STEEL CITY ohA9 ^ Smith is a writer. God's grace at work on their curi l.iberty students and our new tion from which to grow and to Book sparks debate on reality of hell DOMINIQUE MCKAY Mars Hill Bible Church located in hard to understand though scripture Hindson said he doesn’t know [email protected] Grand Rapids, Ml. makes it clear." the reasons behind Bell’s shift, but fyi He is most well-known for his In convocation Wednesday, believes there is something impor ♦ For further read 'I'hroughout church history there books “Velvet Elvis” and "Sex April 6, Dr. Ed Hindson, dean of tant missing from his message. ing on the topic check have been everlasting questions God," as well as his production the Institute of Biblical Studies, “i don’t think Rob is simply try about heaven, hell and the ultimate of a series of spiritual short films spoke about this topic to Liberty ing to appeal to a broader crowd. 1 out Darrel Block on fate of humanity known as NOOMA. University students. can’t, and shouldn’t, judge his mo the Dallas Theologi 'f’he recent Not one to shy away from contro "It's not so much as important to tives,” Hindson said. "1 think he re release of Ilob versy, Bell’s newest book has raised a be tool as it is to be correct," Hindson ally believes what he has said. My cal Seminary website Ik'll’s book, "l,ove number of questions about life after said to the crowd."... You either tell concern is that his comments leave and Chuck Colson's Wins,” has added death, including “will only a tew select , them the truth or water it down.” too many unanswered questions." post "A Common to the discussion, people make it to heaven, and will bil Some people criticize Bell’s shift A recent review of Bell’s book as well as sparked lions and billions of people burn for in theology and claim he is trying in "Relevant Magazine” describes Sense Strategy" on a heated debate ever in hell?” to make Christianity appealing to a “Love Wins” as, “a book for people The Chuck Colson "The struggle with hell is a real broader crowd. who have been hurt by Christians about whether or Center for Christian not people will LOVE WINS ity for every thinking person because “if you trace (Bell's) ministry, he and who have formed opinions be given a second we can understand and feel pain and started out with one goal — lead about Jesus based on those hurts, Worldview website. chance to choose Christ after death know what that is,” Lew Weider, pro people to Christ," first year gradu rather than on the Savior who loves leaving many people to wonder: fessor of contemporary issues, said. ate student Eli Overbey said. “But is Rob Bell a universalist? “To think of an eternity sepa in order to achieve that goal, he Bell is the 41-year-old pastor of rated from God as punishment is sacrificed the gospel.” REALITY OF HELL on A9 ANDRE # STEVEN 434.660.4367 DIAMOND IMPORTS ,Si;uc 1)1 the Art Oral ■Surgical C.ciucr C )ii-,siie 31) ( ri’ Scan (S: Digital X-ra\s 1 X'lilal lini'ilaiHs ior Tooth Rc[-)lac'cmciu WisJ om 1 cx't Specializing I n H i g h Q u a l i t y C 'icMKM'al Anc.sthcsia DIAMONDS FOR ENGAGEMENTS cx' 1\' .Sctlaiioii AND OTHER TREASURED OCCASIONS. 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Getting ASHLEY BOLLINGER vice of believers, which is wh.it Liberty you to serve him in your a masters degree will help [email protected] is all .ibout, and become champions tor chosen professioa you in the competitive job Christ. You've got Christ, now graduate Many times students ask, market. We all know that ♦ 25,000 more students • ; . school helps add the champion to it" “What should I do next? 1 the unemployment rate is at When Bethany Smith first began Making the decision to embark on am getting ready an historic.il high. registered to takethe GRE in her collegiate joumey she anticipated the journey into gradu.ite school is by to graduate, and I A masters degree earning her bachelors degree then no means a simple task, Weiss said. am not sure about may give you the 2010 than in 2009. heading into the workplace. However "Having a job that I enjoy will make my next step.” advantage that you as she approaches graduation from her For more information see • it easiei to wake up and go to work You have the sldll need over other undergrad, she is realizing the impact every morning," Smith said. "I believe sets that your applicants. of a bachelors degree is not what it Kaptest.com. V ■ that becoming a physical therapist will major provided, Convenience. If once was. be something 1 will truly enjoy Going but are you ready you are attending Many undergraduate students are to consider pursuing higher degrees in to graduate school will help me to fulfill to lead in your towns Liberty University beginning to question the longevity order to stay .ihe.id of the competi that dream." chosen field? as a resident stu of their degrees, according to statistics tion, according to Liberty University’s Llhoosing to attend graduate school Maybe God dent, you already from Kaplan Test Prep. Director of Graduate Admissions Dr is often influenced by a vision ot higher has been working in your know the area, you may “The numbers are actually extreme William Wegert. earnings, Blank said. spirit about functioning in have a job locally, you have ly interesting,” Director of Kaplan "Graduate school also gives you the "Financi.il burdens atTect every some leadership role in his friends here and you prob Graduate Programs Lee Weiss said. opportunity to focus your energies and one's d.iily decision, not just students. church; equipping the saints ably attend a good church “Over 700,000 students registered to studies on what really interests you," Students need to analyze the financial for the work of tlie ministry in the area. take the Graduate Record Examination Wegert said. costs and benefits ot higher educa Maybe he has been lead You can earn your first (GRE) in 2010 (nearly 25,000 more 'A graduate degree is increasingly tion in the short term and long term,” ing you to look at options masters degree in just 36 students than in 2009).” necessary for entry into many fields,” Light said. related to serving as a leader hours. Our Master of Arts The numbers are the highest they Blank said. “It also enables individuals The University of Virginia, Virginia as a bi-vocation:d minister. is created for you to finish have been since 2001, which means to progress in their chosen career path lech and Liberty University have all Are you ready to be a nurse in just 12 to 18 months. In more students are considering staying or begin a new career path.” experienced an increase in graduate and live among those who addition, with our online in school longer, Weiss said. "Graduate school gives you a new school interest. have never heard ofjesus? delivery option, we are Smith is not the only student perspective on the world, you know a “Traditionally applications to gradu As an advertising execu not only convenient, we beginning to question her collegiate lot of questions from your undergrad, ate school increase during difficult eco tive, are you also equipped are flexible. journey In fact, she is now part of graduate school helps you to answer nomic times," Blank said. “Individuals to help plant a church in Cost Out of the top 20 the majority of students graduating, those questions,” Wegert said. often use such times as an opportunity your neighborhood? seminaries, LBTS is the sec according to Weiss. “We do not re.illy know the job mar to advance their skills and knowledge Seminary, like medical or ond most affordable in thf “We have seen a five percent increase ket for college graduates two or three or gain new skills and knowledge." law school, takes the con Llnited States. Chancellor across the board for all of our gradu years from now,” Dr. Andrew Light, an The push for higher learning has cepts that you learned in Jerry Falwell Jr. is commit ate schools,” University of Virginias economics professor at L.iberty, said. the potenti.il to raise the standards of your bachelors and trains ted to helping our students Assistant Vice President for Research “A student should not pursue further both the education.il and professional you to serve as a leader receive great training at an Jeffrey Blank said. education simply because of the tough worlds according to Weiss. among God’s people. affordable price. The GRE score is one of the most job market now.” "I would suggest that students As your first step past For more than 38 years, important factors for a student attempt Students should not take the impor should pray and try both w.iys," Light your bachelors degree, a LBTS has been in the busi ing to get into a graduate program, tance of education or experience said. "That is to .ipply for the graduate seminary masters degree ness oftraining "Champions according to Kaplan. lightly, Weiss said. or professional study and to apply for will enhance ministry skills for Christ." We want to con “We have seen a great increase in the “In graduate school, you will be able jobs." that you can carry with you tinue until Jesus returns, and number of students who are applying to focus on what you .ire passionate wherever your Christian we would love for you to to take the GRE,” Weiss said. about and leverage it for the kingdom,” journey takes you. come to LBTS. Having a plethora of adults with BOLLINGER Is editor in chief. Other reasons you might Wegert said. “Combine the passion undergraduate degrees pushes students with the love for the Lord and the ser cIg / i C i G ^ S - F c x o d / / ? Cl/l Now Leasing 13 / o / - - 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. 7 a.m. -11 p.m. S9 t SSfoiQ •MoiuldV: Buy 1 I IldKOK • rU('S(l(W:S(){'cn( S's I • IVi'diK'sddV: \\{\y). I n(i (H's,(i('( AnA|)i)('(i/(M lfdl| ()(T •Thiirs(l(iy;/\ll You (dii I d! IMsld Nij>liHorsi2.99 MP'o 212 l.ibei'ly MouiVtain View Rd, Lynchburg VA, 24502 434-582-2cS8S A 8 / L iberty C hampion NEWS M ay 3, 2 0 1 1 Lynchburg graduations cause hotel crisis Family members struggle to find a place to stay as graduation weekend approaches SARAH STOCKSLAGER sc(tockslager(g>llberty.edu CRYSYAL HEAVNER cheavner(|)llberti|.eclu l licro is no room at the inn. Ijterally. All liotols near campus arc booked tor the week end of May 14. As graduation weekend quickly approach es, family and friends of some graduates are finding tliemselves without a place to stay Not only is this a record-brcaking gradua tion for Liberty University, but it is also the day that Sweet Briar C^ollege and Lynciiburg CAiilege will hold their commencements. “Kverything in Lynchburg is booked up for that weekend,” I’am from Courtyard Marriott said. 'i'he few hotels that do have rooms can only offer smoking rooms. Joy Federico, sales manager of sister prop erties Sleep Inn and Best Western, said that the three remaining rooms available at Best Western are smoking and have a single bed. Federico said the staff at Sleep Inn is excit ed for the business of that weekend. Because NO ROOM — Families are finding themselves without a place to stay for graduation weekend as all the hotels near campus customers pay ahead of time, they only need are nearly booked, with only a few smoking rooms to spare. to pick up their key when they walk in. 'All we have to do is say welcome and con campus fill up the fastest,” Spencer said. the students who responded— about 20, and a current Liberty student, said the res gratulations," Federico said. Due to this. Liberty began to seek out said Provost. taurant will have a fully-staffed kitchen and Sue Spencer, general manager at the other ways to house families who were having Provost himself is housing an online 13-15 servers instead of the usual 11. Wingate by Wyndham, has supervised no luck finding hotels. student from Texas who plans to attend “We’re looking forward to it," Berrigan said. room reservations for two graduations The Office of Commuter Af fairs sent out his graduation, “We’re ready for it. 1 know a lot of people are before this year emails to off-campus students in March,, “My wife and 1 own the house, and my gonna be in a good mood because they’re The policy during her first year there was asking them to open up their apartments father is staying with us,” Provost said. “It’s graduating.” to open reservations tor the entire year during and homes to families during graduation already tight, and it will only get tighter. But Lynchburg resident Charlotte Tucker said the first tew days of January weekend. we feel that we need to help.” she will avoid restaurants May 14th. Spencer said she remembers how hectic Larry Provost, director of Commuter Provost said he encourages more students "I can't imagine trying to eat out that that was, especially tor the graduation dates. Affairs, said that the idea came from the pul to step up and open their homes to the fami weekend,” Tucker said, “It’s going to be a “The phones rang off the hook for 45 pit at Thomas Road Baptist Church (TRBC). lies still without a roof over their heads for nightmare.” minutes straight, and then all the rooms were A few years ago. Pastor Jonathan Falwell graduation. Olive Garden management suggests send gone tor that weekend," Spencer said. asked 'I’RBC members to help house families It is not only the hotels that are going ing someone from each party 45 minutes to Spencer had the policy changed to tor an event at the church. to be packed during the weekend that an hour early to secure a table. allow booking to begin 364 days to the Liberty adopted the idea, hoping that stu three Lynchburg colleges will be holding time of arrival. dents' hospitality would help a few more graduations. ♦ STOCKSLAGER and HEAVNER are Spencer said the rush to get rooms during t;imilies find lodging. Restaurants are also preparing for a news writers. graduation weekend is still frantic. Lori Baker from the Registrar's Office is busy few days. "The rooms that otl'er the best views of the setting up the families who need rooms with James Berrigan, manager at Applebee's BIN LADEN conliinieJjrom /\ / tion of a little property being rearranged.” “In order to understand the Arab world, you need to understand this one maxim. 'Me. decimated their organization, but they will Me against my brother My Brother and I have to rebuild it and continue the tight.” against our cousin. My brother, cousin and I Murphy said Pakistan will be a major prob against the infidel,'" Murphy said. "We are all lem in the future. U.S./Pakistan relations are infidels." already strained, and the fact that bin Laden President Barack Obama recently was living 1,000 feet from an army compound announced that Gen. L")avid Petraeus, the has not escaped notice. man who has for his part successfully led the The Pakistani intelligence service, ISl, fed rebuilding of both Afghanistan and Iraq, will bin l,aden money while he fought the Soviets be the new CIA director. The move will help in the '80s, and al-Qjieda leaders have been bolster relations between the military and living in Pakistan since the U.S. invasion of intelligence circles. Afghanistan. He said the terrain in both coun “Gen. Petraeus is a master strategist,” tries "makes West Virginia look like a flat Murphy said. “I think it will take some time to plain." transition to civilian service, but I think it will “The biggest problem with Pakistan is a help the military to have one of their own in very weak government with very big weap charge who understands what they’re going ons," Murphy said. through." O k XUR iMACiF.S Arab society is built around the family and CELEBRATE — A crowd gathered outside the White House Sunday night to celebrate clan. Me said warfare between clans there has the United State's most significant achievement in the War on Terror to date. ♦ ADAMS is the assist, news editor. been going on forever and will resume the moment the U.S. pulls out, “with the excep AIR FORCE coiittuuciijiviii A I bat pilot training program. Liberty Group GRADUATION contimiedjromAl Commander Cadet Lt. Col. Matthew Pen- to "create a professional cadre of RPA pilots to told will continue on to medical school, and Liberty students, coming from a similar meet joint wartlghter requirements,” accord Cadet Capt. Justine L^eChiara will be a nurse. place not in terms of geography but in I^a h t to share ing to an Air Force public atVairs story Cadets David Reynolds, Amanda Persons terms of perspective. with them what Roop will leave in a month for Randolph • and Brad Perkins will be joining Air Force “1 want them to feel the encouragement and the afTirmation and the challenge in AFB, near San Antonio, Texas, to become an Space Command to work with satellites and my journey has their own lives that they may find from RPA pilot. He said the abrupt change in his ballistic missiles. learning from my experience,” Wallace life is a bit ofa shock. Having a direct and visible impact on the been. said. “I want to share with them what my — Wallace "It s exciting, and it s nerve-wracking at the overall Air Force mission and national secu journey has been so they can take from same time, because 1 don"t know what to ex rity is.what appeals the most to Roop about that the possibilities of whatever adven pect," Roop said. “Three weeks after 1 gradu his new career. tures lie before them.” ate, I"m gone - away from family and every “Being RPA, I'm in the (Operations) group, Wallace is an acclaimed writer and According to Wallace, his work is not for thing to start training. It’s nice because you so my work atVects the outcome of the mis director, lending his name to films like his own understanding of God but instead an expression of the spirit of God. get job security and a paycheck right away, but sion,” he said. “Knowing that my work (will Braveheart, Pearl Harbor, Secretariat and A “To reference C.S. Lewis in Mere at the same time, its kind ofa culture shock directly impact the mission) and maybe save Few Good Men. “Growing up in Virginia, 1 lived with the Christianity, (he said) that the world will going straight into it." lives is really gratifying." sense that the, past is not gone — that our become more Christian as individual Similar transitions are in store for the other traditions are alive now," Wallace said. “We Christians live more Christian lives,” Wallace graduating cadets. C^adets Jason Williams, said. ♦ ADAMS is the assist, news editor. are in a timeless world and the things that Sam Morrissey and Brian Bundrick will train matter — love, couiage and honor are to pilot manned aircraft, while Petachment things that don’t pass away I don’t think of ♦ OVERHULTZ is editor In chief. S'-W Wing Commander Cadet Col. L')an Mil myself as writing about ancient values, but 1 ton will attend pilot training at Sheppard AF’B, think of myself as telling stories about time Texas as part ofa NATO multinational com less values." A 9 / L iberty C hampion NEWS M ay 3, 2 0 1 1 STEEL CITY Conitnnedfrom A6 life, liberty & the pursui The next morning, clad in a plaid flannel shirt and jeans, Dan somehow looked like he had experienced more rest A SERIES LOOKING AT STUDENTS FIGHTING TO PROTECT AMERICA’S FREEDOM than the remainder of us combined. But it wasn't that his body had slept, but rather that his soul had knind peace. Dan didn’t want us to leave, and neither did we. but even after we walked away he was less alone than he had e\’er been. The five of us were once again crammed in a Toyota Named in honor \^iris for the drive back to Lynchburg, but our encoun ter had us in awe of what God had done in the past 72 hours: he had allowed us to watch the dispensing ot his grace on a \vounded soul. He used our mouths to speak truth and our love of literature grew into a love ot people. Five bookish English majors never could have orches trated all the details that composed the divine experience we encountereil in Pittsburgh, But we also would have been sadly ineffective if we were not well-equipped by our aca demic program to discuss with our peers the cultural and personal effects ot literary theory Because l.iberty students could clearly and poignantly articulate the relationship be tween the two and prove the legitimacy of our program, other students also listened to what we said about Christ, ♦ SMITH is a news writer. V REALITY OF HELL continued from AO I ’m »Tn p! You Could Earn Over $200 a Month! 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Amitlst these projects, Falwell clarified rumors of a Region 2000 Ljvic Center be ing built on Liberty University's property _ across U.S. 460. “We wanted to compare the costs of up grading and adding seats to the Vines Cen ter with the cost of renting a civic center owned by a local government authority for basketball games, hockey games, convoca tion and other events," i-'alvvell said, “'rhe lirst step ol that process is a study that de termines whether the I.ynchburg Region can support a civic center I'hat study has been completed and the results will be revealed soon." With the construction of the new Wel come Center, the fourth floor of DeMoss, small renovations around campus and the AI.VSSA li pMoros l*i{Ovu>t-n tuition at private schools is more than double Tuition hikes reflect dismal economic DESTROYED — 266 tornadoes in 24-hour period from April 27 until 8 a.m. on April that of their public counterparts. times for the entire nation. 28. There have been 334 fatalities confirmed and the number may increase as search Private institutions like George Wash In 2011, the US. inflation rate has been for missing continues. ington University of Washington D. steadily incre;\sing. In March it came in C. and Brandeis University of Mas at 2.7, up from 2,1 in February and 1.6 in W E A T H E R continued from .'II were all gone." sachusetts cost more than $40,000 to January, according to the U. S, Inflation "We went outside and there were trees on attend annually Calculators website. stormed earlier, but when 1 woke up and head top of all of our cars,' Booth said. "Ihe house Even Sweet Briar College of nearby Sweet According to the Financial Forecast Center, ed to class it was beautiful out,” Booth said. "1 next to us was upside down three people Briar, Va. has tuition, including housing and rates will continue to climb through the end of had no idea that there woukl be bad weather.” were dead in there." student life fees, of nearly $41,000. this year, even rising into the threes this sum- Alter his first class convinced their teacher The tornado left nearly 190 people dead in "Liberty strives to keep its tuition and nier Although this bodes poorly for the pock to let them out early because of weather re Tuscaloosa alone, according to an AP press re fees affordable and remains among the least ets and purses of all US, citizens, the admin ports of the approaching storms, Booth pro lease on April 28. expensive private universities in the nation,” istration at Liberty said they plan to continue ceeded with his normal routine and headed to “It was the scariest moment in my life," Booth Chancellor Jerr)' Falwell Jr. said. ensuring that tuition remains afTordable, This baseball practice. said. "It made me realize how powerful God is. The decision to increase tuition was made will particularly be through the $100 million "’Ihe tornado sirens started to go off dur You realize you have no control and how big by the university’s finance department after they award in scholarships annually ing practice, but we didn't think much of and powerful he is when you are in a bathroom, they analyzed the University’s necessary op “This is direct, non-governmental assis them," IV'oth said. "1 have lived here for with doors and windows shattering all around erating costs, comprised by bills for items like tance from the university,” Falwell said, “ We 20 years, the sirens go oil all the time this you. You are in his hands everything is out utilities, salaries and fuel. plan to continue this high level of financial aid time ot year, and we have never had a storm of your control." Falwell was quick to clarify that tuition in to our students,” like that one." (.’hurches are grouping together to support creases have no link to recent campus expan Booth and three friends headed back to a their community, according to Little. sion and building developments. ♦ HEAVNER Is a news writer. home on K^th Street in Tuscaloosa to weather “They are doing what they can to help out. “Capital projects .ue not being funded with the storm, My brother Adam has a crew from my home tuition increases,” Falwell said. “'Tuition in "We were watching the weather on the church meeting to help cut trees, search for television before the power went out anyone who may be missing and to provide we saw the tornado (on 'I'V)," Booth said. basic needs for the people who have nothing Two students robbed "W'e had no idea it was actually going to right now,” Little said. "My family consists of all hit us though," believers, so we are praying as hard as we can for AMANDA SULLIVAN black T-shirt wrapped around his head to con When the windows began shaking. Booth God to provide and to give comfort and under amsullivan3(g)liberty.edu ceal his facial features.' and his three friends huddled into the bath standing to all who were allected." LUPD has asked that students exercise ex room, seeking safety Devastation often brings people together, T’wo Liberty University students were treme caution when outdoors after dark. The 'We heard the gla.ss shatter, that's when we 1 .ittle said. robbed of their money in the early morning dep>irtment has increased patrols throughout knew It was going to be bad," Booth said. "All .Though the wake of the storm has left T'us- Sunday, May 1 on Champion Circle, accord the c>mipus. ot the windows shattered and then the front caloosa ripped apart, no words or images can ing to a Liberty University Police Department To report information to LUPD, call 434- door llew into the house. We could hear it slam express the emotions that were felt both where (LUPD) news release. T’he students were 592-7641. against the wall," the tornado hit, and in the hearts of those threatened with a two and a h.ilf inch knife. “If you see someone on campus resembling 'Ihe severity ol the storm lasted only 30 .sec whom it reached through family and friends.. T’he suspect fled the scene, heading into the or matching this description, please call the onds, but Its imiMct was too severe for words. “You can’t explain the feeling we had in woods toward W'ards Road, police said. Liberty University Police Department im Booth said that bathroom, on 15th Street in Tuscaloosa “T’he subject is described as being approx. mediately," the news release said. “Your.coop- "After the tornado had passed, we came Wednesday, you just can’t," Booth said, 5’ 8" tall, approx. 170lbs., dark skinned and be eration is greatly appreciated.” out ol the bathroom, and everything was tween the ages of 18 and 22," the news release ruined," Booth said, "Ihe door was in ♦ BOLLINGER is editor in chief. said. “T’he subject was wearing a black shirt, 4 SULLIVAN is a graduate assistant. the back ol the house, and the windows black shorts, black and grey shoes and had a All/LiBERTY C hampion NEWS M ay 3, 2 0 1 1 A 1 2 / L iberty C hampion NEWS M ay 3, 2 0 1 1 LOOKING BACK — Over the past 40 years, Liberty University has experienced exponential growth in academics, num ber of students and campus expansions. From the first graduating class in 1973 to this year's 2011 graduates, the university has maintained its core values and standards to train Champions for Christ. 40th Anniversary: Lasting vision Stage set for Liberty students to impact world JONATHAN PARKER students," 1-alwoll said. "1 think we are already [email protected] attracting the students that are going to go out and impact the world.” I1011 most saw a niiklliolo, Hr. While managing unprecedontod growth, Celebration set for Homecoming |cn\- l-alwoll Sr. saw a univer l-'alwell remains committed to the school's mis Liberty University's 40th cele Fireworks will follow the game, sity. 1 iarold KnowL's, a charter W sion of "training Champions for Christ." bration will culminate with Home along with something "a little member of I'honias Raul l^aptist C.'lniali, said Falwell said Christian colleges often move coming Weekend on Oct. 14-15. more spectacular than what we l-alwell picked liim up, along with his wite, Ann, away from a biblical worldview for the sake of The university will host alumni, have done before," Small said. and their children in I growth, a misstep Liberty will not make. current students and supporters Small said the anniversary makes The family joined l-'alwell’s young kids, “leased on the history, wo have to work hard for a weekend packed with activi Homecoming special. piled into his station wagon and rode to to ensure that we stay true to our Christian ties, Director of Alumni Relations "The celebration of the 40th is to the C’arter Glass dair)’ farm purchased tor a roots. Ibo many once-Christian schools have Melissa Small said. recognize not just the number of C!hrislian university. strayed," l-'alwell said. "That doesn't mean we University leaders plan to unveil years we have been here, but the "jerry stood there and said, 1 bought this don't keep striving to become a world-class the new Visitor's Center, offering amazing things that have taken property lor l.iberly," Knowles said. "It's university." tours during the festive weekend. place," Small said. ama/ing that (.lod u.sed that man to build "It will be the highlight of the Homecoming offers a unique what is here.” ‘God had other plans’ weekend," Small said. » opportunity to reflect on the im I'alwell looked over the muddy property l'>evelopers first eyed the Liberty property The Welcome Center will be pact of former students. and pointed out building sites for doniiitories, for subdivisions, but Falwell purchased it as come the new location for the Dr. "For alumni, it's a sense of own classrooms, a caleteria and a gymnasium. a future home lor Liberty IViptist College, Jerry Falwell Sr. and Liberty history ership to know they were a part of “1 le pictured it, and that's the way it is today,' founded in ^)71. museums. making the vision a reality," Small Knowles said. '‘Everything he described, that’s "It's remarkable to me how Cod had other "Homecoming was selected as said. "They helped make it what it the way it is." plans," Knowles said. the focal point of the celebration is today." Knowles, who was living in l-'ayetteville, N.C. A Liberty fundraiser lor 34 years, Knowles because the new Visitor Center Homecoming organizers expect at the time, said within weeks ol tiie visit, bull- said the university's growth is amazing. was scheduled to be completed events to sell out in light of the im do/ers were clearing the land. Months later, "It was unbelievable, the great start," Knowles that weekend and so many ^iumni portant milestone. loundations were laid tor dormitories. said. "That’s why we love it, we saw it from will be here," Beck! Falwell, Chan "It is special any time we are spe "He would start building buildings just to the beginning." cellor Falwell's wife, said. cifically gearing events towards show he was serious," Knowles said. "1 le went Knowles said l-'alwell felt the 1 ord’s calling to The weekend will include a spe alumni and bringing them back to alter it and C iod |ust opened the doors for him." build the university cial convocation geared to alumni, Liberty," Small said. "CkxI spoke to his heart and he went after reunions for classes in each de Falwell said Homecoming al Unprecedented growth it," Knowles said. "1 knew that with |err)'s vi cade, networking luncheons and lows former and current students Chancellor Jerry Kilwell jr. said l.iberty sion and the w'ay he went for things, it was the Chancellor's Dinner. to share a common bond. celebrating its 4Dth anniversary has grown going to change."' Small said a special prayer walk "It is thrilling to see Liberty pros into his father's vision a world-class Knowles remains committed to Liberty, will allow visitors to reflect on pering so greatly in its 40th year Christian university serving as a special assistant to Falwell Jr. special moments in the school's of existence," Falwell said. "I hope "We are doing what niy lather said we were ' “jerr)’ jr. just picked up that mantle ol vision history. students will interact personally going to do irom day one," b'alwell said. "It's and rolled on," Knowles said. "We really want to show our his with alumni at Homecoming and amazingto see that it happened so tast.” tory and where we came from," learn about Liberty's past and that The eighth latest college in the coun ‘The stage is set’ Small said. they will better understand what a try l.iberty enrolls more than '’2,lHH) stu I .ynchburg Baptist College utilized 'I'homas Saturday's festivities will in miracle school Liberty is." . dents both lesidentially and through Road Baptist L'hurchs classrooms, abandoned clude a parade, tailgating party Small said alumni can regis online programs. public schools and old motels to teach and and the Flames' Homecoming ter for Homecoming activities at "1 expected to see l.iberty get where it is house students. football game. lualumni.com. now, 1 just didn't expect it to happen by 2011," "It's important to remind ourselves of where l-'alwell said. we came from,' l-'alwell said. Since taking the university's helm in 200", I'he chancellor said financial planning and Falwell said. opportunities lor these students," Falwell said. l-'alwell has championed building projects and ottering an attractive education puts the uni By providing a wide range of degree plans, " I'he first graduates had all the enthusiasm in a S120 million bond sale. versity in a strong position. Liberty places Christian graduates in a variety the world, but they didn’t have the same oppor The chancellor said the university's unique l-'alwell's lather set a goal of building a $ 1 bil of fields, the chancellor said. tunities of our current students." education draws students. lion endowment in 2005. “We can place graduates in every protession Falwell said the university now has the re " riv.Me IS such a hunger lor the type of edu "1 don't think an\’ of us knew where that to make a dit'lc'ience," Falwell said. "It's all part sources to better ecjuip students. cation Liberty provides," l-'alwell said. mone\’ would come Irom," l-'alwell said. of the vision." "The stage is set for Liberty students to make .■\fter attending several academic forums, I'he university has raised over 50 percent of l.ynchburg Baptist College welcomed 154 a huge impact," the chancellor said. l-'alwell was impressed with the students' intel the tunds in six years. ze.ilous students the first year. Falwell sees the lectual abilities. "It's amazing to see how fast Cod has moved same zeal in Liberty's students 40 years later. ♦ PARKER is a news writer. "1 think we have some ol the smartest college us toward that seemingly unattainable goal," "1 do see the same zeal, but I see better Snowflex announces new run TYLER FLYNN installation since the opening of Snow “It’s the newest trend in ski resorts,” [email protected] flex in August 2009, is similar to the Drew Sherwood, Snowflexs general conveyor belts at airports. The moving manager, said on the facilities' website. The newest addition to the Liberty walkway progresses up the slope, al “You’re seeing more and more ski University Mountain Snowflex Centre lowing riders to disembark halfway up, resorts going to this just because it’s is providing'additional recreational op where they can ski, snowboard or tube much easier, less maintenance than all portunities for those seeking to utilize down. The new section has been set the other bigger lifts.” the outdoor complex. apart from the rest of the intermediate The lift and accompanying tubing An inclined lift was recently installed slope by a series of cones and features slope have already been experienced on the right side of the intermediate safety padding at the bottom of the hill. by numerous Snowflex attendees, the slopes of the facility, providing users ac Riders may also continue their journey largest majority being out-of-town visi EASY SLEDDING — Lynchburg may now en cess to a newly-cordoned tubing slope. to the top of the slope and take in a tors, according to Snowflex employees. joy an additional tube run at Liberty's Snowflex Center. The lift, which was scheduled for scenic view of the Liberty campus. • See T U B E on B3 Perfect weekenc Editorial N F L D ra ft 2011 NATE BROWN [email protected] this year’s 2011 draft was one of the most polarized drafts in recent T history Some teams drafted like it was the office fantasy league and others drafted like there was a Super Bowl to win. The Winners Thejacksonville Jaguars traded up to the No. 10 pick in the first round with a bulls-eye on Missouri product and obvious front-runner Blaine Gabbert. After being selected, Gabbert made it clear that his objective was to learn from the Jags’ current quarterback, veteran David Gerrard, rather than replace him. Most ex;pect Gerrard to have three to five seasons left in him. With a veteran grooming the talent of Gabbert, R u t h B i b b y plus drafting offensive lineman Will Rackley WEEKEND WARRIORS — Steven Evans and tiie Flames battled through 12 innings up until Matt Williams lift in the third round, the Jaguars are building ed a game winning home run over the fence. The Flames hosted the Liberty Tournament over the weekend. an offense that could be very potent in the next couple of years. The Detroit Lions turned in another successful weekend, going after Auburn de fensive tackle Nick Fairley, to be yoked with Hosts sweep tourney Ndamukong Suh. With Suh and Fairley bulldozing through the middle of the line and Kyle Vanden Bosch on the outside, the Lions are slowly but surely making quality Liberty won all four of its games in improvements to their squad. Defensive line coach Jim Schwartz was responsible for its weekend tournannent making Albert Haynesworth a Pro-Bowler in Tennessee. Schwartz will be licking his JENNA VANDEN BROOK Liberty started strong in its game chops getting to sic Suh and Fairley on M n- [email protected] against Le Moyne. The Flames nesota’s Christian Ponder. cleared away the Le Moyne batters The Houston Texans knew they had a The Flames played a grueling four quickly and scored early in its time at problem. They had one of the most laugh games in three days over the weekend bat. able defenses in the entire league. Acquiring in the Liberty Tournament where Junior Ian Parmley was first up to bat Wade Phillips as a defensive coordinator it hosted the Le Moyne Dolphins for Liberty and smashed a two-base hit was their first stroke ofbrilliance. Wisconsin and the New Orleans Privateers at down the third-baseline. Junior M - madman J.J. Watt and Arizona diesel Brooks Worthington Stadium. chael Robertson followed suit hitting Reed were their next two. Watt gives the The tournament started with a game another double, making his way to sec Texans a legitimate tlireat to compliment between the two guest teamis on Friday ond and bringing Parmley home. Mario Williams in the new 3-4 Phillips de Le Moyne defeated New Orleans 8-2. In the third inning, the third batter fense. Watt led the Badgers in sacks and was CURVEBALL — Lefty Steven Liberty’s first game in the tour for Le Moyne bunted the ball down second in tackles and passes defended. As Evans earned only one run and nament was a lengthy taxing game the first baseline. Flames pitcher, se a D-end. Reed gives added pressure off the struck out eight batters in eight against the Dolphins. After 12 innings,' nior Steven Evans, raced for the ball, edge as a pass-rusher With Reed and Watt innings of work. the Flames’ infielder, sophomore Matt got a glove on it but bumbled the ball, coming into the lineup with Brian Cushing Williams, launched the ball over the allowing the Le Moyne runner to Le Moyne batter and Demeco Ryans, the Texans addressed fence for a game winning home run. make it to first. At the end of the fourth inning, the serious vulnerability Friday’s game was the first game In the fourth inning Evans re teams were tied 2-2. back for catcher, junior Casey Rasmus, deemed himself in a similar situation “It’s tough (to keep motivated) be cause we didn’t have a lot of offense See BRO'WN on B3 who was out with a sprained ankle. He by smoothly getting hold of the ball was happy to be back out on the sand, and tossing it to first baseman senior helping the team win, he said. Austin Taylor The play eliminated the See BASEBALL on B2 Club sports to add three additional fall programs NATE BROWN and more similar to the NCAA teams at the few years. For instance. Liberty has just been donat [email protected] university “Over the past four years we’ve grown from ed a nearby facility The Sports Racket,, which According to Director of Club Sports six teams and 90 student athletes to 29 teams provides a place for the future men’s racquet- The Liberty University Club Sports de Kirk Handy, the department is run profes and 400 student athletes,” Handy said. This ball team to compete and practice, according partment added three teams: men’s rac- sionally and proficiently, and the sports is the projected base number for the fall with to Handy quetball, men's disc golf and women’s disc have try-outs, recruiting, are not student-run the addition of these new teams. "We were blessed to be given facilities and golf, which will be added for the 2011 fall and play in a lot of conferences that NCAA Handy said the expansion of club sports we're going to make good use of them with semester. athletic teams do. IS made possible by the fact that Liberty pos the teams,” Handy said. These new teams open up the possibility Handy said the department does not want sesses the appropriate facilities to run these Students have for Liberty students to be involved in a wider to add teams that Liberty already has at the different types of teams. Some of the facilities See CLUB on B2 variety of competitive sports that are more NCAA level. Nonetheless, the program were given as generous donations given to officially run than the intramural teams has expanded extensively within the past the school. iM B 2 / L iberty C hampion SPORTS M ay 3, 2 0 1 1 Sixth time is the charm: Effort pays off RYAN CARR spring, Cardenas had already tried out five forming and the worry that he wouldn’t be rmcarr2(|)llberty.edu times and had the drill down pat. He knew good enough were not there. Perhaps, for the the drills he would be asked to run, he knew first time in all ofhis tryouts, Cardenas was ( irowing up, l.co C.'.irdcn.is liati one how long the practice would take and he finally able to do the one thing that he loved, thing that was a constant in his litc. It was knew the coaches who made the decision on play football. always a part ot him and something that he whether or not he made the team. 'I’hc one "I wasn’t really nervous at all since developed a passion tor That passion was thing he was beginning to wonder about was I didn't really expect to even be there,” tor the game ot football. Like most kids, if he still wanted to go through the rigors of Cardenas said. 'About halfway through the (.^irdenas tell in love with the sport and tryouts without knowing for sure it he would tryout I was already thinking what’s for lunch dreamed of'one day playing football on a big make it. because 1 was just so relaxed.” stage in front ofhis friends and family. He struggled about even going through Following the tryout, Cardenas knew Cardenas, a junior from Westwood, the tryout a sixth time and what might that he had done everything in his power NJ, first dreamed of playing college football happen if he once again was turned aside. to achieve his goal. He had accepted the when he was in the sixth grade, l ie under fact that it might not be what was stood that his goal was lofty, to say the planned for his life and that maybe least, but still thought it was attainable. something better would come from I luring his .sophomore year of high all of this. That .still did not change school, Cardenas told one of the assistant I saw my name on the desire that he had to be a mem football coaches at his school that he K j.Ti i M ihhy ber of the Liberty football team. dreameil ot being a division one college NEVER QUIT — Leo Cardenas knew After only getting about one football player. The coach proceeded to the locker... and whiat he wanted — to play football for hour of sleep the night before, gather the entire team around him and Liberty. After six tries, he finally got It. Cardenas was ready to know once said that the only way C^ardenas would realized Tm finally and for all what his fate would be. Cardenas immediately called his father to ever play college football was if he was His friends were all confident that share the hews with his family playing video games. here. It's official. this was finally his year and he “My dad screamed on the phone when Cardenas came to Liberty U\iversity . was worried that he would once I told him and just prayed and said he thanks in the fall of 2tH)8 and immedia» .‘ly began — Cardenas again have to tell them it wasn’t. God so much that his son was finally able to working toward his goal of joinii g the Cardenas tossed and turned in his fulfill one ofhis dreams," Cardenas said. football team. 1 le had already begun lift sleep all night trying to find some Things did not completely sink in for ing and running over the summer to get peace before checking his email on Cardenas until he walked into the Williams into shape and was preparing for his first, Cardenas waited until the last possible time Monday morning. Football Operations Center and began attempt at walk on tryouts. to turn in his paperwork and nearly missed “1 asked God ‘is this really the time I'm meeting with academic advisors and training Cioing into his first tryout Cardenas the deadline to sign up. Up until the night gonna make it?’ It's up to you God, a lot of and equipment staffs preparing him for join was not sure what to expect or what drills he before tryout,>, he was still unsure it this was people are telling me I'm going to make it ing the team. would have to run. l ie tried out for fullback really what he wanted to do. and if 1 don't its going to be a lot worse than “The first time walking in to the locker and linebacker in the hopes ot being able "I felt that after three years maybe it was the other times,” Cardenas said. room and 1 saw my name on the locker was to fit whatever needs the team had. The a clear sign that Cod didn’t want me to do it The next mor ning, Cardenas came back when I realized I’m finally here, it's official," Monday following the tryout he received an anymore,'’ Cardenas said. “Maybe it wasn't to his room after class and anxiously logged Cardenas said. email notifying him that he did not make the my life plan." on to his email to see the news. After all the After coming to grips with tlic fact that team. 'f'he night before tryouts were sched hard work, all the prayers and all the time he might never make the team and that his "1 thought I had performed ok during uled to take place, Cardenas talked with spent wondering whether it would ever hap dream would never come true, Cardenas was the tryouts and wasn t too discouraged when Dave Colonna, his SLP, who encouraged pen, Cardenas finally had some closure. To finally standing in front of a locker with his I learned the le.sults, 1 thought I had a better him to give it one more shot. Colonna told liis surprise when he opened up the email name and number on it. shot of making it in the spring," Cardenas Clardenas that he had nothing to lose and to it was unlike any of the previous five he had Last month Cardenas completed his said. give it one last effort received from the football operations center first spring practice as a member of the The spring tryout did not yield any "1 always tried to tell him that football This time it finally had the news he wanted Liberty Flames Football team as a fullback. better results for Cardenas, as once again he was not the most important thing in this to see and congratulated him on becoming a Cardenas had finally landed exactly where he received the email saying it just wasn't his world," Colonna said, “(.lod had a plan for member of the football team. wanted to be from the moment he stepped time. C.’ardenas put a majority ofhis focus on him and even though we had no idea what “It was probably one of the biggest foot on the Liberty campus. football during his freshman and sophomore it was, 1 just kept telling him that there is a shocks I’ve ever had in my life," Cardenas "Being on the field every night and years at Liberty reason for God wanting him to wait." said. being able to go back to my dorm and feel “IVisically, everyday 1 would pray about With the support ofhis friends and fam He instantly broke down into tears ot like I’m a division one football player and it and ask Cod why I was not on the team ily, Cardonas put aside his doubts and tears joy as he realized that his dream that he had nobody can tell me anymore that I'm not, it's yet but 1 knew he had his reasons,’ C’ardenas and decided to give it one more shot. This work so hard to achieve had actually become an amazing feeling,” Cardenas said. said. time, something was different. 'I’hat nagging a reality This was not a joke and it was By the time tryouts rolled around this ♦ CARR is a sports writer. thought in his head about how he was per not a daydream, it was actually happening. BASEBALL iviiliiiiicil fiviii BI CLUB coiitinmi fivm HI future. great e.xperience at Liberty already been showing inter The expansion ot Club and are part of something est in these new club sports. Sports is part of Liberty’s special then, in turn, become Handy said he began receiv goal to draw students to the more engaged alumni." ing emails soon after the an school and augment their There is an informational nouncement had been made. experience while they are at meeting about the men’s rac- “Club sports have really tending. Handy referred to quetball team, Wednesday at evolved over the past three Dr Jerry Falwell Sr who once 3:30 p.m. in the LaHaye Ice years into something pretty said that music and sports Center Students can find out cool," Handy said. are the two things that attract more information about club Although there are no students to a school. Club sports at libertyedu/club- 'Fitle IX requirements that Sports, like the ones that are sports. regulate the number of club being added for the tall, add sports a university can have, to this allure. ♦ LACAZE is the news Handy said that the depart “It not only makes them a editor. ment tries to add a sufficient better student while they’re and even number of men here ... but it also develops and women's teams as best better alumni who can be it can. 'I’here is even the pos passionate about a specific ) going. Our pitchers really Less than 24 hours later. Flames in the seventh inning. kept the team going," Ras Liberty faced New Orleans New Orleans tied up the mus said. ill the third game of the Lib game in the fifth inning 2-2. No score was made tor the erty'I'ournament. Following the final run for t'ollowing seven innings tor Pitcher, senior Pane Beak- New Orleans, Beakler did Domino’S Pina either team. Thiough many ler, helped the Flames defeat not allow another Privateer close calls lor both teams, the Privateers ,V2. to reach a base. StudeatViiaeMoiiy fans packed in the bleachers The games marked Beak- Along with the difficulty $7.99 and scattered acri'ss a grassy ler f irst complete game of his of an intense tournament hill waited in anticipation for career 1 le allowed seven hits, the Flames were dealing with the game winning score. two ot which resulted in runs many injuries, pushing the "W'e picked up energy late for New Orleans. He struck remaining players to com #2 #3 #4 •MlawPtan iHMtalMMlI taHlW and we knew we had to win out eight of his opponents pensate. wHiwMinzia ntaiiNu.tMii OMraRta that game. We had a lot on and did not walk a batter “We battled and com n ttM O t tuiN n CM Ml the line," Williams said after The Flames put their fust peted. We’ve had four or five the game, covered in celebra mark on the scoreboard in guys that are injured ... so tory shaving cream tor his the bottom of the tirst inning. we’ve been really struggling #5 #6 #7 home run. I'lie third inning was a bat to stay health)’," Coach 'I’o- IM 1-1 UN S a n matMMil a t The Liberty tans were re tle with New Orleans taking man said. 2-TNOlHlllaM warded with Williams’ home a run early on. I .iberty fought CMk9M7 run in the bottom ofthe 12th back with Parmley securing SNday • TlMRiai nM m • tiM which brought the final score its second run late in the in ♦ VANDEN BROOK is a Miay t Sin rtn U-JMai • 2M to V2, a win tor the Flames, ning. A long and high throw news writer. Dombio's mza "Offlclil Pint of Ulwrty names AUHedcs" ’’ I 111 I eall)’ proud ot the way by the Privateer's catcher Ordtr mHm nww JomlMicM the guys won with 12 innings who was attempting to the and a walk oft home run by Flames' runner on first al 434-237-7788 Matt Willianis. 1 le really sat lowed Parmley to take home. 3921 wards Rd. Liberty junior I'yler Bream on a fastball and crusln.-d it,” NIW lillMC Part Tim ••Hmti Irtm s Coai.li |im Ionian said. snagged the final run for the M ay 3. 2 0 1 1 SPORTS Liberty C hampion/ B 3 Liberty places emphasis on "student'athletes LEVI WASHBURN Affairs Kristie Beitz said. students in trouble, but the NC!AA ltwashburn(|)liberty.edu Beitz tutored athletes at the is reported to and repercussions are Lhiiversity of Virginia for three far reaching." As raindrops rapt against the years before coming to Liberty For this reason, the program hires windows ot Williams Stadium, At UVA, Bietz said she would tutors based not only on their C l’A. an athlete and his tutor arc brush h.we never been able to connect but on their character as well. ing up on some problems tor an with students like she does at "It's on our tutors to not cheat," upcoming exam. Liberty There was no "let’s stop Witowski said. "We hold them to a Liberty University has placed and pray,” but at Liberty she, as strict honor code." importance in the performance well as those tutors in her pro “I’m coming to school to gel of their athletic programs since its gram, arc free to speak openly a degree in personal training," debut in 1971. However, for stu about their faith. Mitchell said, "I’m a student first, dents to participate in athletics, "Not every athlete here is a alwviys. Then I'm an athlete." they must first be academically suf Christian,” Ik'itz said. "[Tutoring] The athletic tutoring program at ficient. This is where Liberty’s ath opens doors and allows us to reach Liberty has proven its worth with Ki lit Itiiiht letic tutoring service takes action. students in different ways." the athletes involved having some HARD AT WORK — Student athletes strive to produce both in All athletes must attend tutoring Some muttering rumors imply of the higheJ;t CPAs in the confer and outside of the classroom. services during their first semester that the program is a front for ath ence. 'f'he program plans to con at Liberty The policy helps student Nate Witkowski, a graduate assis But tutoring is not easy letes to get others to do their work so tinue to produce rounded athletes athletes adjust to academic, social tant in the Academic Affairs tor Sometimes there are tears, frustra they can focus on their sport. “Nate to compete tor Liberty -and athletic pressures at the col Athletics office. tion and even obscenities. (Witkowski)? No. (Witkowski) "I’m elad 1 have a tutor,” Mitchell legiate level. After the first semes "There is intense pressure to W hen an athlete is good at never gives me a thing," junior hep naid. "At first I hated it, but now I ter, the only time tutoring becomes compete at the NCAA-Dl level, his sport, and that sport comes tathlon athlete Christina Mitchell go in for help on school work even compulsory is if a student drops but they are definitely student-ath- with ease, then when he comes said. “1 always have to figure it out though I’m not forced. I definitely below a 2.3 GPA. Last semester, letes first,” Witkowski said. “They to something that is more diffi on my own. They just guide me." believe it’s a benefit to the athletes." Liberty athletes earned an over have committed to make sure they cult, Tt is traumatizing," Associate "Cheating makes a mess," all average 3.0 GPA according to do the work.” Athletics Director for Academic Witowski said. "Not only are the ♦ WASHBURN is a news writer. BROWN ivtilinucdJroDi BI Julio Jones. Why? Because TUBE coiitituh'd from B l for the view.” an interview. “The lift brings new additions will include in the game of footb.ill, a re The new facilities have snowboarders, tubers and a gravity park for advanced The Losers ceiver to give Matt Ryan an Hundreds of guests used skiers together and I get to skiers and snowboarders to also received media cover The Carolina Panthers “additional weapon ” is never the new facilities as part of age. The lift and slope were help people see the facilities practice their jumps, an in- wasted a pick; Again. It’s al worth five pla)’ers that would the activities available dur recently opened for press as part of the riding commu ground training trampoline most not even newsworthy give the Falcons, the team, five ing the most recent College members Friday, v\pril 22, nity.” , a fire pit and several boul Cam Newton was the No. 1 additional weapons. for a Weekend, according to for Media L')ay Local sta Hie new additions to the ders at the top of the main overall pick in the draft and as rhe New Orleans Saints the Snowflex website. Many tions, including Lynchburg’s slope have been well-re- slope to increase its aesthet such will be expected to grace drafted a runningback that more used the facilities dur own ABC 13 WSE'[’-TV, ceived by Snowflex employ ic appeal. Raleigh immediately and turn would change the fortune of ing Snowflex’s second annu around a 2-14 program. With the Saints organization for were given free passes for ees, having helped speed up For more information al Dew Games competition no support, no coaching staff good. Sound familiar? Prob the lift and permitted to in traffic, according to Snow about the lift and tubing for skiers and snowboarders, to speak of, no oflensive line ably not, considering that terview Snowflex employ flex’s general manager. slope, visit liberty.edu/ held April 2, where more and no defense, Newton will mantra that was touted when ees. Tlie administration has "Tliis [allows] our pro snowflex, email snowflex(ii) than $10,000 was awarded have to do everything himself Reggie Bush first donned a scheduled the grand open gression to go much taster liberty.edu or call (434) in prizes and give-aways. Where have we seen this be fleur-de-lis lasted about as ing of the facilities for the by allowing more people to 582-3539. fore? Oh yeah, every Auburn "'rhe lift is working ex long as Week 1 of his career. weekend of April 29-May experience skiing or snow game. Mark Ingram is the piece tremely well,” Johnny 1 and is offering guests an boarding,” Sherwood said 'I’he Atlanta Falcons made New Orleans needed, not Kunda, a sophomore and ♦ FLYNN is a sports all-day $1 pass, as well as on the facilities' website. a “bold” move in trading five Chris Ivory or Pierre Thomas. five-month employee at writer accompanying games and Tlie Liberty administra picks to snag wide-receiver 'I'he "three-headed dragon”' Snowflex, said in an inter Julio Jones. The Atlanta Fal backfield of Ivory, Thomas family entertainment. tion has planned several view. “People seem to like it cons made an incredibly im and Bush now gets to scratch “I have the best job in the more projects to expand the a lot - many come just to prudent move in trading five a fourth head as it looks at the world,” Will Scheren, Snow Snowflex facility Accord go to the top [of the slope] picks to snag wide-receiver depth chart. flex’s Ops Manager, said in ing to the Snowflex website. ♦ BROWN is tfie sports editor LIBERTV Moving? UNIVERSITY™ Dining bysodexo Count on us for all the boxes, supplies and packaging advice you need. Slaying • Moving boxes and kits* in with a variety of sizes • Tape, bubble cushioning us for and packaging peanuts • Custom-nnade boxes for Graduation irregularly shaped items • Plus we can help you weekend? estimate the supplies you'll need So don't you worry about a Dine with a plan. thing. We have thousands of locations including one near you. 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Email: [email protected] The Education & Research Foundation, Inc. 2095 Langhorne Road Lynchburg, VA 24501 www.educationandresearch.com l a May 3, 2 0 1 1 SPORTS L ib e rty C hampion/ B 5 Liberty mountain trail series comes to a close HEATHER MICHAELS This was Bryan Evans second race, the first $200 in door prizes, including gift cards to hamlcha«ls(|)llberty.«clu being a 5k previously this year Starbucks and iTunes, were awarded. “Nobody is bugging me while I’m doing Shortly after all runners came through, re The fourth and final race of this year’s Lib it,” Evans said. “It’s just me running and it feels sults were given during the awards ceremony erty Mountain Trail Series took place early good to actually be in shape.” Awards were given for overall winners and by Saturday morning as Liberty University stu Liberty sophomore Amanda Spence par age range as well. dents and Lynchburg residents ran the Bald ticipated in the race after only a few weeks of Whitlock took First Place Male and Amber Mountain 1 OK Trail Race. training leading up to the event. Dewald took First Place Female. I ’he Masters Both seasoned and beginner runners regis “It felt really good. I used to run competi awards, given to runners in the age 40-t- cat tered for the 6.2 mile race that began at Camp tively in high School and I haven’t gotten back egory, were given to Kurt Cornfield and Amy Hydaway into it, so it’s a better time than never," Spence Galagher Runners raised money for the Wounded said. Liberty’s Director of Auxiliary Services, Warrior Project, an organization that raises The 126 runners ran both up and down Lee Beaumont, has run two races in the money for wounded soldiers and offers sup hill over rugged terrain, including road, mud, Liberty Mountain Trail Race Series. He said port to their families. water and rocks. that there are plenty of places and ways to get With supportive friends and family sur Yeoman said that this type of trail racing, healthy on campus. rounding them along the trails, runners took more than road racing, is not as much about “Just come out; we have lots of logging otT from the starting line at approximately 8 competition as it is about the experience. roads like the Monogram Road, the outdoor a.m. from Camp Hydaway on Liberty Moun 'At the end of the day it is a tough course, a track and there are great places to run on cam tain. tough challenge,” Yeoman said. pus,” Beaumont said. "You guys have the abil According to Josh Yeomen, the associate Jordan Whitlock was the first of the run ity to be as fit as you want with all this, with all director of student activities, running helps to ners to cross the finish line, finishing the 6.2 we have to offer.” form a unique community miles in approximately 40 minutes. At^S^^ (i(H KMAN FINISHING STRONG — A runner races T love running because of the community As runners finished, they were provided ♦ MICHAELS Is a feature writer. aspect, people coming together and getting to with food and water to replenish. While wait along the trail at Camp Hydaway during know each other,” Yeoman said. ing for all runners to complete the course, the Bald Mountain lOkTrail Race. sports commentary Patriotism unites even strong baseball rivals KELLY MARVEL this one right,” Mets third baseman Patriotism is the strongest bond krmarvel@)llberty.edu David Wright said in an ESPN.com that a country can have. It is a bond interview. “1 guess it's a proud mo that trumps all others. Sunday was a proud day for Amer ment to stand out there and you've “For more than a split second, you ica. Late Sunday night, President got 45-50,000 people chanting. kind of come together," Wright said. Obama and news networks across That was pretty special.” “You got the New Yorkers and Phila the country proudly announced Mets starting pitcher Chris Young delphia to kind of come together for the death of terrorist leader Osama came out in the seventh inning a common cause. It put a smile on bin Laden. The sense of patriotism with a 1-0 lead. He heard the news my face betbre I even knew what after the announcement was strong, in the clubhouse while doing his was going on." much like the sense of Americanism post-game routine. He immediately The Mets and Phillies went back after 9/11. turned a TV on to watch President to being rivals after Ronny Paulino Besides our strong and brave CnXKil P iMAliKS Obama's address. doubled to deep left, bringing home RED, WHITE & TRUE — The flag waves as a sign of accomplishment. military, nothing is more patriotic “It’s probably a night I'll never Wright in the 14th inning for the and American than baseball. So, it the news broke. death united these fans not as rivals, forget,” Young said in an ESPN.com win. But for a moment, the teams was only fitting that during ESPN's Phillies and Mets tans have al but as Americans. interview. "I came inside and heard were united as one. They were Sunday Night Baseball game in ways had an intense dislike for each The players all became unified as the news. There are some things big united as Americans. Philadelphia, Phillies and Mets fans other The teams have been rivals the news spread across the ballpark. ger than the game and our jobs. You alike erupted into cheers and chants for as long as tans can remember, but “I don't like to give Philadelphia could hear the crowd chanting, 'U-S- ♦ MARVEL is the sports editor. of "U-S-A” in the ninth inning when the announcement of bin Laden’s fans too much credit, but they got A.' and I got chills hearing that." FldV®UI5 by S O d ^ X O You do the dreaming, and we’ll take care of the rest! Tlie Liborty ( liainpion t v would like to thank our a(Iv(‘itisin^ clionts for the Spring ^011 s(‘ni('ster. Please show your I fldVOOiM I ' su|)|)ort at these l)usi nesses. From picnic to black tie, we’ve got you covered. 454 S82 22M • w\vwHiivoursl vents com B 6 / L iberty C hampion FEATURE May 3, 2 0 1 1 - * ^ rl m l*H(>TDS Pt DOMINIQUEDOMIhJIOU^ MCKAY something different,” co-producer Tatiana \A/t»we let ciirKsuch talent and hard K^irrl wnrlrwork iTr\go h'\to waste?”” “\A/p“We rPiillvreally hope t*r\to Kbep na cKnwshow hKnfthat fViAthe chiripstudents [email protected] Almeida said. 'A lot of people stopped by and DAmbrosio soon teamed up with look forward to watching each week.”” reating an atmosphere of fun and gave interviews on earner^. We had a great communications profes.sor Bill Dewhurst, As the show continues to grow, DAmbrosio interaction in the midst of the end- response, bigger than we were expecting." and came on full-time in the spring of2009 to said the goal behind its early beginnings still of-the-semester blues was the goal Option LU began in the tall of 2009 as begin the student-run news program known remains true. ofC Option LU as they hosted an afternoon Producer Kelly DAmbrosio was completing today as Option LU. “My goal for Option LU is to allow the party at the courtyard behind DeMoss on an independent study, creating a television Over the past two years the show has grown communication students to gain practical, Wednesday, April 20. The event included show for Liberty University in quality and popularity, going from zero tans hands on experience that they can take with games, pie tosses and tree treats tor students “I always hated tiiat the communication on its Facebook page to over L500 today them when they leave,”” DAmbrosio said. “I who stopped by to participate. students would make such spectacular "The feedback we have been getting from want the communication students to leave "Not a whole lot of people really know movies for their classes and no one would the viewing audience has been terrific. We Liberty feeling knowledgeable and prepared.”” about (Option LU) on campus, so we ever see them except their classmates and continue to grow viewers and ‘likes’ on 4 MCKAY Is a graduate assistant. decided to get out in the courtyard and do their tamilies,”” nAmbrosio said. "Why should Facebook each month,” DAmbrosio said. A "Chip" off the old block KATIE BELL [email protected] You can spot C.’hip’s smile than facing an untimely from a mile .way His smile is death, he spent the first three followed by the greatest hug months of his life in an incu on campus. 1 iis smile and bator fighting for his lite. happy demeanor do not indi Doctors had to place a cate that he suffers troni three shunt in his brain in order debilitating disorders. to help drain the fluid that Cerebral Palsy, juvenile di caused the hemorrhage. A abetes and epilepsy have met shunt is a marble looking their match in Chip Clark. device with a tube draining Philip Glen Clark was fluid out of the brain. born on June 25, 1987 in In 1993, the tube clogged Charleston, W. VA. up and needed to be replaced The problem was Clark seven different times, requir was not due to greet the ing seven difVerent surgeries world until September 12. in that same calendar year. He was born with cerebral On August 23,1998, Chip palsy due to brain hemor developed juvenile diabetes. rhaging. At birth, he weight*ii Battling a lifelong illness and 6 pounds, 3 ounces. 'I’he multiple surgeries caused his P lK )TO I*>iOVJDEI) doctor”s outlook on his sur pancreas to stop working. In ALL SMILES — Philip Glen Clark, a.k.a "Chip", keeps a positive disposition in spite of years of health struggles. vival was bleak. One of his addition to all of this. Chip doctors told his parents that has had epilepsy since birth; Outwardly, Chip's high into a diabetic coma and River Community College doctors appointments, pre if he survived, he would be a epilepsy is a common side ef school experience was one never wake up. The attempt and graduated with an As scriptions and rounds of test ”'Chip oil'the old block.”' Lie fect of cerebral palsy marked with success. In failed, however; during the sociates degree in general ing start to take a physical and has been known as (.’hip ever In spite of all ofhis illness wardly Chip was flounder attempt he had a dream that studies. From 2005-2007 he emotional toll. since. es, Chip attended school and ing. he watched his own funeral. worked in his high school as Chip”s college experience (.')ther doctors were less did very well. He attended In April of 1999 Chip re The dream served as a wake a para-educator for a student was dilTerent than most. Hei enthusiastic about his sur Pulaski County High School alized that his struggle with up call. with Aspegers Syndrome. moved at a slower pace than vival. rhey encouraged his from 1997-2001. While in diabetes was never going "My high school gradua Chip decided to attend his peers. During his sopho parents to discontinue lite high school he was an active to end. The word “insulin" tion was surreal. If 1 had been Liberty in 2005. His desire more year was rushed to' support because they feared member of Students Against dominated his life along successful in my attempt 1 did not come to fruition until Lynchburg General Hospital' he would grow up in a veg Drunk I'lriving, choir and with daily checks for blood wouldn”t have seen my high the fall o f2007. five times because his blood etative state and would be was honored as the 'choral sugar. One night he decided school graduation. Chip said. Since beginning his un sugar was dangerously low. blind. Needless to say Chip's student of the year” his senior to take a double dose of in After graduating from high dergraduate career. Chip has Chip wrestled with his parents didn't listen. Rather year. sulin thinking he would go school. Chip attended New blessed his peers. circumstances, but emerged, “Chip has a great heart, victorious and has deter and his love for the Lord is mined to live his life as joy-; Christian Values always present,” senior Jamie ously as possible. Quality Healthcare Gephart said. Chip”s personal motto is, LU Students, Illnesses, Injuries, "Chip is one of the sweet “The only thing that makes Faculty, Staff, Chronic Health Issues est guys I know. He is a great failure a fact is the personal' example of a brother in decision I make inside n)y TRBQLCA Physicals, Preventative Health Christ,” senior Carly Schnei own heart to quit’ der said. In May, he will graduate with a Bachelors degree in ♦ BELL is the opinion editor. General Studies with a mi nor in special education. Light Medical, Inc. After graduation Chip plans to continue to help students - 434 384-1581 with special needs maximize 2811 Linkhorne Drive their full potential. The average person who WWW. Ugh tmedicah com suffers from a disability, dis ease or disorder has to really wrestle with staying positive. After a few years, the endless :-;sm May 3, 2 0 1 1 FEATURE L ib e rty C hampion/ B 7 Model Citizen: Student Wins CSER Award Service for the elderly grew into a friendship SHELANNE JENNINGS snjennings(|)llberty.edu “She's been a model leader, hours,” Pettit said. “Within citizen and servant,” associ two months Bridgette had ate professor and Director completed over 40 Christian of Christian/Community service hours and wanted to Service (CSER) Lew Weider continue helping.” said from the convocation Starting off her CSER stage, Wednesday, April 27. work. Wells had a simple Liberty junior Bridgette goal: to complete the 20 Wells heard her name echo hours she needed for the through the speakers as the semester and to make up auditorium began to clap. for the 40 hours she had The cameras flashed and failed to complete in her Wells smiled, grasping the sophomore year glass figure being placed in “We started to do service her hands. Each year Liberty with Rebuilding Together. I University recognizes a stu let them know that I needed dent who has gone above 40 hours,” Wells said. • and beyond the 20 hour per W hen Rebuilding To Jon ('nll'MAS semester quota ot commu gether was unable to offer SHINING MOMENT- Wells accepted her award from Director of Christian Service Lew Weider and her CSER nity service. This recipient is her the amount of work she supervisor, Professor Allison Petit, in front of hundreds of students during convocation. one that exemplifies Liberty's requested, she began to work mission and will be a light to with Timberlake United passionate about. Then vice on her own, spending mulated close to 200 hours portunity they can enjoy and the community in which Methodist Church, helping we did some paint several hours a week helping of community service with do it wholeheartedly they are placed. them in their service efforts ing at her house and her out around the house. the Salvation Army, Tim "When I talk to people “I was shocked," Wells throughout the community then helped out with She would do everything berlake United Methodist about Christian and com said. “I didn’t know 1 had "We did roofing proj some clean up." she could, from reorganizing Church and Rebuilding To munity service, people are even been nominated. It ects, painting and cleaning," But this work was not to recarpeting. As time went gether, and has spent an ad always talking about service was an honor.” Wells said. enough for Wells. The need on, their relationship became ditional 150 hours working grudgingly,” Wells said. "We Well’s supervisor, Pro W hen the church started was greater than what the less about service work and with the elderly woman. should all serve more, do it fessor Allison Pettit, had sending a group to help service group was able to give more about friendship. “Bridgette truly has a ser joyfully and do it for the glo nominated her for the out an elderly woman at and Wells wanted to meet it. “Our relationship is a lot vant’s heart and is willing to ry of God." award, noting the many home, Wells passion for “1 decided I would con more than just a three day help no matter what the situ For more information on projects and multiple hours service ignited. tinue to go over there (my a week Walmart trip and ation," Pettit said. “Her inten honorable mentions, visit worked by Wells. "We did some extensive self) because she had more service project," Wells said. tions are to serve the Lord libertychampion.com. “We were talking and yard work for her,” Wells needs than we could meet in “We talk and text. It will and not expect anything she expressed an interest in said. "We worked with her just four hours on a Saturday,” definitely continue to grow in return.” ♦ JENNINGS Is a feature working with my church flower beds because that’s Wells said. in the future.” Wells encourages fellow writer. for her Christian service something that she was So Wells started to do ser Wells has currently accu students to find a service op Sprint^ The Now Network' Take your courses with you. 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ASIA MINOR children's sports ministry in a MAY 16-31 camp setting, as well as build SOUTHEAST ASIA Only .03 percent of this re ing relationships with locals. MAY 17 -JUNE 3 gion are Christians in a popu Relationship building and lation of over 70 million. INDIA evangelism in a variety of set The team ot ten students MAY 16-31 tings, teaching English as a and two leaders will help In this primarily Flindu second language with univer build a retreat center for na sity students. country, the team will be loto Ptu>Vll)l |) tional missionaries, assist in focusing on relationship teaching English as a second building, Bible story telling, INTO ALL THE WORLD — As the spring semester comes to a close, Liberty students ♦ ABRAHAM is the language to college students, teaching English as a second prepare to minister to others through evangelistic and humanitarian efforts. assistant feature editor. encourage local missionar language. 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AAKK Oil Change A/C Service Lynchburg, VA Forest, VA f T W i i (434) 239-6464 (434) 525-3298 May 3, 2 0 1 1 FEATURE L ib e rty C hampion/ B 9 r AS ROADSARJIST CHURCH PRES! O T f : merica ALL-DAY AQIVITIES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY • MUSIC, GAMES, FOOD AND MORE! FIREWORKS SHOW • ALL ON THE TRBC CAMPUS m THOMAS BAPTIST CHURCH 1 MOUNTAIN VIEW DR • LYNCHBURG, VA • 434.239,9281 TRBC.ORG May 3, 2 0 1 1 FEATURE L iberty C hampion/BIO oud &aboub May 4 show, and vintage runway fashion show. In addition run from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $ 15 and can be Campus Church on DeMoss front steps the Black Daggers Global Warriors, the U.S. Army's purchased by calling 1-866-834-WILD (9453). For more 7:30 p.m. Worship service Special Operations Comnnand, will be doing parachute details go to wildfireweekend.com. demonstrations. For tickets or more information, May 5 contact [email protected] or go to August 17-20 Frystek Recital www.lynchburgairshow.com Freshman Seminar Permorming Arts Room 101 Incoming students will be settling in and attending May 26 their freshman orientation classes, August 17 to 20. For May 5-11 Red Cross Blood Drive more information students visit liberty.edu. Final Examinations Be a part of saving a life by donating blood at the blood drive, taking place at the Campus North Track August 22 May 6-7 1 at 10 a.m. Go to redcrossblood.org to find out more Classes Begin The Art of Madness information The senior class is presenting this orginial Oct. 7-8 adaptation of The Tempest in the Tower Theater. June 3 Central Virginia Ewomen Conference Fans and Fashion Vines Center May 9 Learn the secret language of fans and fan etiquette Extraordinary Women (EWomen) will be hosting a A Night of Cabarets while exploring the museum's large collection of conference in Liberty University's Vines Center, October LU Department of Theater Arts antique fans. This free event at the Lynchburg Museum 7 to 8. The event, which is designed to draw women Advanced Acting 7 p.m. on Court Street is from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. For more closer to the heart of God, will feature special guest Classical Acting 8:30 p.m. information go to lynchburgmuseum.org/index.php former Governor Sarah Palin. Other speakers include Tower Theater or call 434-455-6226 award winning author Lysa TerKeurst and Donna VanLiere. There will also be musical performances May 10 June 3 by Jeremy Camp, Francesca Battistelli, and Meredith Legacy of the Mountain movie Premiere 55th Anniversary Thomas Road Baptist Church Andrews. To be put on the waiting list for any opening LU's Tower Theater Celebrate America 2011 tickets, visit ewomen.net and click the links. For more Playing at 6 and 8 p.m. This annual event hosted_ by Thomas Road rings in details and to register go to ewomen.net/conference. * the Fourth of July with music, food and the biggest May 14 fireworks display in central Virginia. Email iaian@trbc. Liberty Commencement org for more information. Liberty's Williams Stadium Graduates should arrive no later than 8 a.m. June 26-30, July 18-21 Procession begins at 8:45 a.m. Soccermania Boys and Girls Soccer Day Camp Liberty Soccer Fields. For more information about May 20 this camp for soccer players ages 12 to 18, go to 150th Anniversary of First Civil War Burial in Lynchburg lynchburgsoccer.com/camp This event, which commemorates the anniversay of the 1861 burial Pvt.Thomas Pinkett, begins at 9 a.m. at July11-\3 Old City Cemetery on Taylor Street. Call 434-847-1465 John Patterson Youth Basketball Camp or go to gravegarden.org for more information. Campus North Track 8 a.m. May 21 The Annual Lynchburg, VA Civil War Gun and Relic Show July 27 Schilling Center, Room CT 3 Red Cross Blood drive 9 a.m. Campus North Track 3 May 22 August 12-13 Lynchburg Regional Airshow Wildfire Men's IMPACT Weekend The city of Lynchburg is hosting an airshow featuring Thousands of men will come together to worship and the Blue Angels, the U.S. Navy's Flight Demonstration learn from Christian leaders at Thomas Road Baptist Squadron at the Lynchburg Regional Airport. The show Church (TRBC). The event will begin Friday night at 6 will also include a flying circus airshow, a vintage car and will continue until 10. Saturday, the conference will SUMMER EVENTS— While many students venture home this summer, Lynchburg will be bustling with events such as the Lynchburg Regional Airshow (right) and the Celebrate America event at TRBC (top photos). May 3, 2 0 1 1 FEATURE L ib e rty C hampion/ B 1 1 Sattler brothers: Biology for God's glory CRYSTAL A. HEAVNER cheavner(§>llberty.edu ome students compLiin that their classes are not engaging enough or Sthat they should be more interactive. Toledo, Ohio natives Dr. Paul Sattler and his brother Dr Gene Sattler work hard to make their classes anything but boring. Both of them love being outside and learn ing about animals. Both have the same quiet, intelligent way of speaking and reverence for the natural world. Both are professors in the Biology Department of Liberty University Both converted to Evangelical Christianity late in life, when they determined it was the only logical explanation for the complexity ot the environment that they studied. However, the two men also have diftering interests. Paul Sattler, who is the oldest by nine years, explained the primary difference between himself and his brother. "He looks up. I look down," Paul Sattler said. “Between the two of us, we catch pretty much everything that goes on." While Paul Sattler teaches and studies pri marily fish, amphibians, reptiles and mam BIOLOGY BROTHERS — Professors Dr. Paul and Gene Sattler allow their Christian faith to color the way they teach students. mals, his brother focuses on birds. "I think amphibians and reptiles are the During his studies, Paul Sattler s faith in the student Kelsey Huff said. 'A bird watcher is you see that it all glorifies God," Gene Sattler most beautiful, colorful creatures," Paul Sattler Catholic Church was shaken and he became someone who casually looks out his window said. “I passionately try to emphasize that." said. "1 call them God’s jewels." an agnostic. Then, under the influence of at birds and might have binoculars, might not, Huff had Gene Sattler for animal behavior Paul Sattler has been teaching at Liberty the woman who is now his wife, he became but if you're a birder, you’re very dedicated, and Paul Sattler for vertebrate natural history since 1985 and was chairman of the Biology a Protestant. It was after this conversion that very hardcore. You can close your eyes and "They’re both very protessional. They Department for 20 years until he recently Paul Sattler determined to dedicate his life to tell what kind ofbird it is just by hearing it. He know their stuff?’ Huff said. “I leel like they’re stepped down. investing in Christian students. could hear 10 different bird calls at the same teaching us because they’re very passionate, He, like his younger brother, began his 'Tve got a passion to hold up a magnifying time and say what all he heard, not even look they want to share their information.” undergraduate studies at the University ot glass on nature and let everyone else see how ing at them.” rhe two brothers approach their work as Toledo and studied at several other schools, neat it is and through that then, the love that Gene Sattler is president of the Lynchburg a way to invest knowledge and minister to working up to the doctoral level. His doctoral God has for us,” Paul Sattler said. Bird Club. I ’he club has about 175 members, Christian students. work was done in Texas under a leopard frog His brother, who also converted late in life, bird counting field trips and monthly meet "1 think biology majors have a better ap specialist named John Meacham. is driven by the same passion but holds his ings. He counts migrating hawks each Sep preciation of God than a lot ot other majors ‘Almost all kids are interested in reptiles magnifying glass to a different group ot God’s tember, bands the rare northern saw-whet because we see closer up the handiwork of and amphibians, 1 just never had to grow up,” creatures — birds. owls and teaches several biology classes at God in the created universe,” Paul Sattler said. Paul Sattler said of his fascination with slimy, “(Gene Sattler) is not a bird watcher, he’s Liberty, including animal behavior ♦ HEAVNER is a news writer. scaly animals. a birder and there is a difference,” former “The more you study (biology), the more HEALTH IVELLNESS Five tips for stress-free finals BETSY ABRAHAM rice, pasta or cereal to make carbohydrates whatever other random item is suddenly but through a connection to Jesus and [email protected] help, instead of hurt. “necessary” to further procrastination can spending time with Him over the next few Drink coflee later. According to be eliminated. Also, do not be afraid to get days. You need God, not a nap, coffee or Finals week is usually characterized by Prevention Magazine, catTeine blocks the away from the world ___energy drinks," Deitsch said. sleepless nights, potflills of coffee and high effects of adenosine, a sleep-inducing brain for a while. stress. But it does not always have to be that chemical that accumulates as the day wears “Cut off your phone X What not to do: way. Here arc some easy ways to stay stress on. when you are study free during finals. “By the time adenosine builds up to ing and cut oft the ) Don’t waste hours stalk- the point where you start feeling sleepy- computer as well,” Dr. Vy ing random people on Eat Better. generally, late in the afternoon-the effects of David Horton, profes Facebook. Enjoy breakfast. It is tempting to skip your morning caffeine will have worn offj” sor of exercise science, There’s plenty of time dur breakfast before running out the door in the Prevention said. "Having a half, to one cup said. ing the summer to do that. morning to a final exam or study session, of coffee during the later afternoon when And finals usually do not have questions but this vital first meal can help increase the pressure to sleep is high will keep you Get Out. regarding Farmville or which couple just concentration, strength and endurance energized.” W hether it's a five-minute walk around got engaged. throughout the day Think there’s no time DeMoss Hall or a jog around campus, get to stop for a full five course breakfast? Even Study More Efficiently. ting some fresh air can keep minds fresh Do not miss your final. something as small as a banana, yogurt or • Study day by day One of the keys to and from getting buried from loads of infor After studying for days on end for a final, piece of toast is better than eating noth retaining information is not cramming the mation. one of the worst things that could happen is ing. night before a test, but studying a little bit of “We dressed up (with) underwear over oversleeping or mixing up when the exam According to WebMD, drinking orange the material day by day our shorts, rain boots, and towels as capes is. So be careful to double check the date juice not only reduces Liberty psychology professor Sundi and ran around East Campus to lighten and time of the exam on the Registrar's stress, but also helps Donovan emphasizes that students our mood and take a break from studying," page and set multiple alarms to avoid sleep immune systems that can alleviate a lot of stress by plan Margaret Duncan said. ing in. are weakened by the ning ahead. She said that students “I once missed a final because I got the sleep deprivation so should take short breaks every 45 Don’t Forget to Prioritize. time wrong,” junior Danny Conover said. common to finals minutes to an hour to walk around In the massive piles of textbooks and “Luckily the professor let me make it up in week. and get a change of scenery notes, Bibles often seem to get lost. But his office.” ’‘Researches say vita “Try to arrange your studying so discipleship pastor Chris Deitsch urges stu min C may help peo that you can have one day off com dents to not forget where their success and Do not forget to shower. ple manage their stress more effectively, in pletely This will give your mind a strength will really come fropi. He quotes Despite the fact that this is just gross, part by lowering levels of stress hormones break and make you fresher when it is time Isaiah 20:49-31 which reads: roommates and study partners will usually like cortisol,” WebMD said. “As an added to study,” Donovan said. “He gives strength to the weary and increas shun the kid who smells like he's been living bonus, vitamin C-rich foods such as orange Enjoy rewards. “I’d set a goal of studying es the power of the weak. Even youths grow in the computer lab. juice, grapefruit juice (or) strawberries can early a little for each class each day and if tired and weary, and young men stumble help boost your immune system." I reached my goal, i’d allow myself a large and foil; but those who hope in the Lord Do not give up. Careful on the carbs. Do not binge on banana pudding milkshake at Chick-fil-A,” will renew their strength. They will soar on Remember that finals will soon end and carbohydrates, which can cause a huge psychology professor Dr. Larry Anderson wings like eagles; they will run and not grow are not worth losing life and limb over Stay energy drain. Prevention magazine suggests said. weary, they will walk and not be fcint." strong because summer is just around the keeping eating five servings of vegetables, Get rid of distractions. Study in a well-lit “Ifyou want to have the energy and the corner. two servings of fruit; and three or four serv place and i!iake sure to be prepared ahead strength to finish strong, it will not come ♦ ABRAHAM Is the assitant ings of starchy carbohydrates such as bread. so trips for additional pencils, books or through cofTee or Monster energy drinks, feature editor. Feature FARM FRESH— Local farmers and vendors gather at the Lynchburg Community Market to sell home-grown produce and made-from-scratch goods. Various residents, visitors and college students come every weekend to look around, purchase products and support local businesses. kaw est at C om m unity M arket SHELANNE JENNINGS the market every Saturday morning. “This is a Vibrant shades of red and green fill mason when she comes on Saturdays. [email protected] Saturday-morning ritual for me.” jars. Customers stopped to scoop small “I’m new to this area so it’s a great opportunity Tables decorated with fresh flowers, pies, portions onto crackers and nod in approval as to meet people,” Black said. ““I love this. By the It’s Saturday morning and the quiet sound of bread and large jars of fresh Virginia honey line they take their first bites. time Saturday comes, it’s always flin.” birds singing is broken suddenly by the rattling the inside and outside of the large market area. “This is my first time and it's great,” Liberty Every weekend visitors can find Black at her of garage doors as they are hoisted into a coil at Soule boasts of the market’s low prices and senior Eric Reynolds said. "I didn’t even know station, chatting with customers, laughing with the ceiling. Large trucks pull up and back into the opportunity it gives to support the local this existed.” coworkers and masterfully prepaitig a variety their places and the canopies open, displaying community. Reynolds, who came with a group of friends, ofbeverages. the words “Commimity market” The clock “1 can get eggs here from this woman. They enjoyed his time at the market, visiting vendors “We're hoping (the farmer’s market) stays strikes 7 and Lynchburg's sleepy downtown are fresh eggs for less money than I can buy and buying some fresh fruits and veggies. around,” Black said. “Tell everyone to come begins to wake. eg ^ that have been packaged, stored and run “It’s great supporting local farmers,” back.” Every Saturday Irom 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. around the countr)' tliree times on tlie way to Reynolds said. “I’ll definitely come back again." The Community Market is located at 1219 Lynchburg's Coniniunity Market, often supermarkets," Soule said. “It’s typically less In addition to flurn-fresh foods and home- Main Street in downtown Lynchburg. For referred to as the “farmer’s market," com%s alive expensive and you're supporting your local canned preserves, the market also offers a wide more information call 434-455-4485 or visit with the buying and selling of local goods. community" variety ofbreakfest and lunch items to sit down dieir page on the City of Lynchburg’s website, Though the market is open Tuesday dvough W hen customers visit, they will find vendors and enjoy lynchburgva.gov, keyword “Community Saturday year round, Saturday mornings in like Shirley Carmile who smiles at customers “Would you like to try “The Bees Knees?” Market.” the spring and summer montlis ofter a special and offers them samples of her homemade Julie Black said, calling customers over to harvest of fresh products. preserves. her small espresso counter to try her new 4 JENNINGS Is the feature editor. “Even though some of these products are not “They’re home grown. 'Fhe orJy ingredients latte creation; espresso mixed with steamed technically organic, a lot of these farmers grow 1 buy are vinegar and sugar,' Cannile said. “My milk, vanilla extract and pure Virginia honey locally, so it always tiistes better than what you husband actually does all of tlie growing at the Her business called “The Bean Counter” is get in tlie store,” said Zahna Soule, who visits house.’ exclusively run at the Community Market Local bands play "Show at the Snow" BETSY ABRAHAM “We’re trying to be a positive voice as babraham3@>ilberty.edu students and promote positive Christian Tiie hills (and slopes) were alive with the media," Media Hope editor in chief, Aubrey sound of music and laughter Thursday, April Blankenship, said. 28, as students gathered at the Snowflex Despite ' their talent. Media Hope was centre for C'est le Vie: A Show at the Snow. also drawn to these four bands because Students seated on the turf watched as they exemplify what the website stands for. four bands played on the chilly night. Other Sophomore Reed Webb is part of Media students milled around, buying food or Hope's marketing team and said that the entering Media Hope’s raffle, hoping to win concert was a good way to promote artists gift cards to Robin Alexander or Ledo’s Pizza. who are in turn promoting positive morals. The first band to take the stage was Asaph, “We support good values in media and a rock band consisting of six Liberty students. want to give musicians with good values the Afterward, rapper Humble T.1.1? took the venud to display their talent and their heart,” stage, pleasing the crowd by singing fworites Webb said. .such as the “Liberty University anthem" and Many students who had not previously “S.P.F. (Salvation Prevents Fire).” heard about Media Hope came away from New York native I’aul Davidson followed the event not only having heard from talented Humble T.1.1’ with soulful pop songs. musicians, but wanting to check out the So L.ong Arietta closed the evening with website. their iiigh energy rock. 'I’he five piece group "1 heard about Media Hope from a girl from northern Virginia will be playing the on my hall, but now 1 think Id check it out," Vans Warped Tour this summer and had the sophomore Caitlin Harvey said. crowd jumping, clapping and singing along Media Hope got its start in the fall of 2010 with them as they commanded the stage with and since then has built up a strong team of original songs, as well as a punk rock cover of over 30 bloggers and editors. The Show at the YouTube sensation Rebecca iMack's, “Friday.” Snow was the website's first event. The concert was held by Media Hope, a student run website sponsored by ♦ ABRAHAM is the assistant feature Liberty's School of Communication. This editor. online community is dedicated to giving students a platform in which they can voice iVlUSIC ON THE MOUNTAIN — Students their opinions regarding pop culture and gathered at the Snowflex to watch entertainment through blogging, social musicians Humble T.I.P. (top) and Paul networks and events. Davidson (bottom) perform. hiuMiKK Was Nvsu