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02-04-03 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 20, Issue 15)

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LIBERTY UNIVERSITY - LYNCHBURG, VA - VOL. 20, NO. 15 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2003 INSIDE SEW highlights integrity Fire

•MISSED THE Grays, a good friend of CROSS MOVE­ Campus Worship Leader MENT? We Charles Billingsley, began closes have high­ SEW with a message on Sun­ lights from day before the Super Bowl and Saturday's spoke every night through concert on Wednesday and at the convo­ lounge page 2. cations during the week. "We've had a great God By Marie! Williams, news editor •COFFEEHOUSE: Plans for the week. And He has really hon­ Afire in Building 13 caused mini­ annual Valentine's Day ored us," Grays said before his mal damage to the water heater Coffeehouse are almost com­ closing message on Friday closet off of the laundry room Tues­ plete. Student Activities has morning. He spoke on three day. The LaHaye Lounge, which is chosen the main acts and is lessons of life: it is not about adjacent to the laundry room, has working out the details. See money, or satisfying the body been closed indefinitely on account page 3. and it can end at any moment. of the fire. "I think he was an amazing "I smelled smoke and turned •LU THEATRE: The Fine Arts speaker and helped bring to around, and there was smoke coming Department will show attention everything I was out of the boiler room," sophomore Shakespeare's Macbeth begin­ doing wrong," junior Crystal Michael Mitzel, LU groundskeeping ning on the weekend of Bauman said. "Now my walk is crewmember, said. He said that he Valentine's Day. See page 3. stronger than ever, by the was walking by the dorm around 5:50 grace of God." a.m.when he saw the flames coming •HOLIDAY PREP: Life! reviews At each service dozens and out the window and called the LUPD great gift ideas for your at times more than 100 stu­ on his cell phone. Valentine. See page 9. dents went forward to pray. Once reported the LUPD called in "There have been reports to the Lynchburg Fire Department. The •SPORTS: Lady Flames remain the campus pastor's office of fire was extinguished about half an perfect in Big South competi­ students who were being hour after it was first reported. tion after prayed for that got saved," The fire apparently started by the waxing Campus Pastor Dwayne Car­ water heater. "It was combustion Charleston son said. "I'm pleased because material stored adjacent to the hot Southern I'm convinced lives are . water heater," LUPD Chief Randall 69-50 changed by the Word, and this Smith said. The Lynchburg Fire Saturday week the Word has been Department is still looking into afternoon. clearly proclaimed and causes of the blaze, Smith said. See page explained." Mitzel helped clean up after the 12. "I thought his speaking was fire and said that paper towels toilet

SUSAN WHITLEY very applicable and challeng­ paper and cleaning supplies had EMPHATIC EXHORTATION— Evangelist Larry Grays addresses students for ing," junior David Scafide said. been stored in the room. SEW. Grays spoke in seven services last week. He said that he was most chal­ The blaze caused very little dam­ lenged to memorize scripture age. "It was all limited to the hot Julles Outten, editor in chief and apply his devotional times more. "I believe some water heater room," Smith said. students Will change, but in years past, I've seen stu­ "[There's] nothing in there but the 41 &0UT "When you can worsh ip God after you've lost it water heater." dents go forward and say they're going to change, but all, that's integrity," Larry Grays shouted in one of they lack the integrity and character to follow Sophomore Whitney Fall, a friend •TUESDAY sevenmessages given at LU during Spiritual through with their decisions," Scafide said. of Mitzel's, saw inside after the fire. Showers. Emphasis Week- Grays is a self-employed traveling evangelist, "The whole boiler room is just black High 49. Grays was joined by award-winning Christian based at a home church in Atlanta, who takes the and charred," she said. Low 24. artist Clay Cross in a surprise visit for Wednesday's Gospel to churches, camps and colleges 140-180 "It wasn't publicized much; I had convocation and evening service. days a year. He came to Liberty in 2001, the Friday no idea it happened," junior Carolyn "It looks like students herehad a spiritual awak­ before the Sept. 11 tragedy, and ironically he spoke Depp said. "I would've gone to do my •WEDNESDAY ening," senior Christina Mosley said after the last on Psalm 91:1, Carson said. laundry and been like, 'What in the Partly cloudy. evening service. Please see SEW, page 4 world happened here.'" She said that High 38. now she will do laundry in Dorm 2. Low 13.

•THURSDAY Debate continues to break records Partly cloudy. High 34. Julles Outten, editor in chief "The exciting part about the year so far is Low 19. that our team has not reached the limits of With lightning quick speeches, the Lib­ its potential, but has still managed to domi­ erty University Debate team continued to nate many of the tournaments we have •FRIDAY dominate the field,a s it did last semester, attended," O'Donnell said. "I believe that as Light snow. in the first two tournaments of the year. this group grows in the coming weeks and High 31. At both the George Mason University years they have the potential to achieve Low 21. tournament, held during the first weekend much more as a team spiritually and com­ of school, and at the U.S. Naval Academy petitively." tournament, Jan. 24-25, the team left with The team's wins at Navy set two team •SATURDAY more ranking points than any other squad. records in achieving its fifth double divi­ Partly cloudy. At Navy Liberty teams won both the novice sion win of the season and the team's sixth High 37. and junior varsity divisions, and at GMU tournament win of the year. Low 16. they became the first squad of the season to At Navy, the JV team of John Day and SUSAN WHITLEY have a team debate in the final rounds of CHAMPIONS — (left to right) JV debaters John Day and Bisha Nix each division. Please see DEBATE, page 4 and novices Grace Burns and Melissa Hurler won at Navy. LOOKAHEAD Law School registration IN THE FEBRUARY 18 ISSUE By Rachel Coleman, reporter taking classes, they must get the approval of •Check it out-The Big 10 the dean of the law school in writing and Birthday Bash celebrates 90.9 The Liberty University School of Law will under no circumstances are they allowed to FM The Light's tenth year of begin offering classes in 2004. Some inter­ work more than 20 hours during any week in operation this semester. Tune ested students have already applied. which school is in session. in to WWMC Lynchburg, our "Applications are currently being received The school is applying for provisional campus radio station. on a rolling basis and several potential stu­ approval, which is necessary for its graduates dents have already applied and indicated to take the Bar Exam. However, classes may NO CHAMPION NEXT WEEK they want to be in the first class in 2004. The begin before this. • We hope that you won't be interest is high for the new law school and "A law school may not apply for accredita­ too disappointed, but there will only grow," Dr. Bruce Green, dean of the tion until it has been in operation [for] at will not be a Feb. 11 issue of law school, said. "We anticipate limiting the least one year. Thus, the first possible date by the Champion. Our next issue first class to 90-100 students. We are which accreditation could come would be two will come out in two weeks on encouraging interested students to apply as years after the first class begins," Green said. Feb. 18. Happy Valentine's soon as possible in order to prepare and This would mean that the firstclas s would Day. make plans for a 2004 start." be attending for two years before the school Students applying to Liberty University has the possibility of being provisionally School of Law need to possess a bachelor's approved. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! degree and have taken the l.aw School "While the law school cannot ultimately • Editor in chief J ulles Outten Admission Test (LSAT). The estimated total assure ABA approval, the University is com­ will be 21 this Friday, Feb. 7. annual tuition and fees for the first year stu­ mitted to taking all necessary steps to place Cards and gifts can be dropped dent are $ 18,000, according to the Web site. by the office in DH 1035 :) ROARING LION — The King's Players performed "The Potential students should keep in mind Please see LAW, page 4 Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" last weekend. that if they desire to work off-campus while

ttttmmm Page 2, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION FEBRUARY 4, 2003 Cross Movement plays at Liberty The By Ricky Hardison, reporter Liberty students who appreci­ ated how Cross Movement Ix)ts of bass, plenty of God- could set truth to a beat, a few glorifying lyrics and even a lit­ from the community also Price tle bit of crowd surfing char­ attended the show. acterized the late-night hip- Gerald "Gee" Stroman, 31, hop concert last Saturday. claims to be the group's Cross Movement, a nation­ biggest fan. "They're on a IS Ki9t»t ally recognized Philadelphia level that no one can compete based Christian rap group, with," he said. When he heard By Chris Price, columnist performed for the first time at that Cross Movement was Liberty in a packed-out coming into town, he said, "I I am in a foul mood today. This is the third stupid copy Schilling Center. The show was beyond excited." of this column that I have had to write, so I am about to was sponsored by junior Brad The show began at 11:45 snap and stab someone with my car keys. Every time I go to Hovis and LU's dunk team p.m. Saturday, but Cross SUSAN WMittBY save it, somehow it disappears, and I have to start all over. I (www.soardunk.com). Movement did not come out CRUSH — Enthusiastic fans crowd together beneath the stage at am sure you computer nerds out there are laughing at me "I love what these guys on stage until 1:00 a.m. They Saturday's late night concert. because there is some easy way to get it back, but I don't have a heart for, and that is rapped and preached until know it. Well, since I am fieryma d at my computer, I will for people to know Christ approximately 2:15 a.m. songs, one member of Cross dents not to play Christianity go ahead and vent some other of my aggravations as well. more intimately," senior Afterwards, each of the four Movement would speak for while they are at a Christian Girls, do not keep your apartments at two degrees Travis Wright said after the members of the group stayed about five minutes. William school, and they also gave a warmer than the devil keeps hell. Sometimes walking into concert. around to talk with the audi­ Branch (a.k.a. "Ambas­ Gospel presentation for your houses makes me begin to weep, wail and gnash my "I greatly appreciate and ence and sign autographs. sador"), the leader of Cross unbelievers. teeth. The heat in some of your dwellings is only compara­ admire the ministry in which Luis Ramos, 23, had never Movement, said that the "Ambassador" said that he ble to the center of the earth. Also, do not flirt with guys if God has placed them," sopho­ listened to Cross Movement Gospel message was "a fully loves doing what he does. "I you have a boyfriend back home and do not ever tell a guy more Mark Sossa said. "What until the night of the perform­ loaded piece of ammo." get a chance to both fulfill the that he is like your brother. separates them from other ance. "It was really a five-star In their mini-sermons, the Great Commission and use a Guys, please keep your cheesiness to a minimum. I rap artists is their right view performance," Ramos com­ group emphasized becoming craft that I am passionate actually heard a guy tell a girl that the reason she hadn't of God." mented after the show. a laborer in God's harvest. about," he said. been asked out yet was because everyone was intimidated In addition to the many In between most of their They encouraged Liberty stu­ by her overwhelming beauty. Even if that is true, have a lit­ tle pride and don't make yourself out to be that guy. When a guy gives a weird compliment like that, his voice lowers, he furrows his brow and he gets a serious tone about him. Then he gazes in her eyes and says some ludicrous com­ SGA auctioning dates in fundraiser ment that he has heard women like. That stuff only works By Christine Koech, reporter females available for bidding, includ­ dents and give them a chance to go out, in romance novels and teen movies. ing three hockey players who will be have fun and get to know new people," People in general, leave your cell phones on vibrate. If Need a date for Valentine's Day? auctioned off as a package. Millsaps said. I hear one more downloaded Britney Spears ringtone I will Want a chance to meet new people and According to SGA President Zach club myself in the head with my extended talk time battery. have an evening of fun and entertain­ Gautier, the auction was organized as a Do not feel the need to talk to every person you know as ment? Here's your chance. creative and fun way to raise funds for you walk through the halls. Why do we have to sit and On Feb. 5, for a few dollars that will the SGA. "The bachelor/bachelorette make small talk with every semi-acquaintance we have? go towards student government, you SGA auction will be a positive experience for We don't have anything that is relevant to say to each other, can buy your date at the the campus because it will create a so let's just smile and keep walking. In fact, let's eliminate bachelor/bachelorette auction organ- •senate unique environment in which students all small talk. No one should ever ask how was your break, feed by the SGA. will be able to come together and have what's your major or what year are you—ever again. The The auction will be held at the The students being auctioned are a fun time while still being able to raise person asking doesn't care, the person answering doesn't ' Schilling Center at 10.30 p.m., shortly dynamic people and it will be great for funds for the SGA." care; it's a vicious cycle of no one caring. I for one am not after the campus church service. There the people who will have a chance to The event was originally set for last doing it again. will be fee of 50 cents, which can be get to know them," Sophomore Vice year on Dec. 4 but was postponed due I have now begun to simmer, so I will end my ranting. I paid at the door. Those attending the President Lauren Millsaps said. The to snow and technical difficulties, needed to vent before I had a heart attack from this stress. auction will be entertained by skits and students will be auctioned off in pairs according Gautier. When it conies to venting, The Price is Right. music prior to the bidding, which will for safety reasons and also to create a "I really think it's going to be a fun P.S. If this doesn't go through this time, my eye will begin be led by student services Vice Presi­ sense of fun and friendship, according event. Something different from what to twitch and this monitor may end up off the balcony. dent, Brian Fraser. to Millsaps. "We just want to promote students are used to," Millsaps said. There will be about 12 males and 14 unity and friendship among the stu­

> FEBRUARY 4, 2003 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page 3 Valentine's Day ILRC gets new computers, rules Coffeehouse By Mariel Williams, news editor The Information Learning Resource Center (ILRC) continues to change with coming soon the purchase of new computers for the Mac Lab and the establishment of a new By Maricl Williams, news editor ture a violin and cello, in addi­ Code of Conduct this semester. tion to the usual drums, gui­ LU decided to purchase the new Mac­ Skits, original love songs, tar and bass ensemble. Vez­ intoshes because of the need for faster covers and more are just a few mar plans to perform an orig­ computers, Mac Administrator Nick of the things that Student inal song entitled "Who Tripp said. Activities and a few brave Knows?" a title "that has "The reason we decided to update all amateur performers have nothing to do with what the the Macs was because we wanted to use planned for the 2003 Valen­ song is about," Vezmar said. the new Mac operating system," Tripp tine's Day Coffeehouse on "It's a song I wrote when I said. While the computers previously Friday, Feb. 14 • was on my way home back to used in the Mac lab probably could have Tryouts were held at the Indiana. It talks about leaving handled the new system, faculty offices beginning of last week, and places and leaving things were equipped with older models. The the winners were announced behind," Vezmar said. Vez­ new operating system will require much MELISSA GORNICK on the LU Current Students mar is excited about being more speed. IMPROVED — New Mac computers allow for upgrades in system. Web site on Wednesday. able to perform. "I'm looking "Mac OS X will be a big change," Tripp Student Activities is forward to it a lot," he said. said. "The user interface will be similar new rules merely reinforce those set forth the past. The monitors will warn students encouraging, though not However, he was somewhat but it will definitely be far superior to what in the Liberty Way, such as those dealing when their behavior gets out of line and, if requiring, students to dress a surprised that his act was we're using now." with dress and physical contact between the situation does not improve, will ask little more fancy for Coffee­ chosen. When he auditioned, The new system will not be installed couples. In addition, the Code of Conduct them to leave. If a student refuses to leave, house—not on a going to Vezmar wasn't able to bring a this semester, but will probably be avail­ asks that students not be loud or distract­ the monitor may call LUPD to have him Junior/Senior scale, but "a whole band, and he was sick able by next year. "Our target date will be ing or rearrange any of the furniture. It escorted out. step above class dress," senior at the time. the Fall of 2003," Tripp said. also explains the new policy regarding So far, the ILRC has not had any major Amber McEathron said. "I was surprised they let Even without the new OS, students food and drink inside the ILRC. behavior problems, Walters said. The "We'd like for people to dress me in, with just my acoustic have been pleased with the change in "You can have food pretty much any­ Code was devised to have a written policy up but it is not mandatory." guitar and my scratchy voice," hardware, Tripp said. where except for around the worksta­ to refer to in case any such problems arise. As usual, the evening will Vezmar said. Sophomore Bryan Raitter likes the new tions," Lowell Walters, acting interim "It's mainly just setting our expecta­ feature bands, solos, skits and Senior Ashley Lovell also computers, but will be even happier when dean of the ILRC, said. tions, (and) setting a standard of con­ comedy, as well as a few plans to sing for Coffeehouse. the new operating system is installed. Those working at the computers must duct," Walters said. The sections referring games and other in-between- She and Matt Butterfield will "It seems like maybe they should keep any food packed away in a book bag, to general behavior and expressions of acts ofentertainment. The perform a duet of "You Are have waited (and bought) both because Walters said. affection, Walters said, are similar to what details of this last aspect have My Sunshine." Butterfield then the hardware would be new too," "It'll have to stay in its containers and would be expected of students anywhere not been worked out yet. "The will play the guitar. Raitter said. But even without new soft­ outofsight,"hesaid. else on campus. time-fillers we try to do last, "I think it will be fun," ware, the new computers are an ILRC monitors have been hired to "To the best of my knowledge, nothing but there will be a lot of crowd Lovell said. "It's a fun song." improvement, he said. enforce the Code of Conduct at night and that we've written is more strict or in con­ participation and cool prizes," Lovell made a spur-of-the- "The flat screens make it easier because on weekends, after most full-time staff tradiction to the Liberty Way," he said. McEathron said. moment decision to try out, it doesn't give you eyestrain," Raitter said. members have gone home. The monitors' Walters hopes that the Code will help the One thing will be different when a friend suggested she The new Code of Conduct will affect the duties will be similar to those of the ILRC "keep a civil and Christian atmos­ from previous events. The might be able to get in. Lovell entire ILRC, on both floors. Many of the Library RAs that had been employed in phere," he said. usual Student Activities-pro­ and Butterfield have per­ duced videos will not be mak­ formed together once before, ing an appearance this year. during an Open Mic night at "We have a lot of acts—• Percival'slsle. Macbeth opening in two weeks we're not going to do videos," "That's one comfort, that McEathron said. he and I have sung together By Christina Fernandez, reporter Linda Nell Cooper, an English ents. "It shows how people accurate as possible," Cooper Sophomore Paul Vezmar before," Lovell said. professor and head of the can get so power hungry, that stated. has put together a band for "To be or not to be?" drama department, said. they will do anything to get The cast has been working the occasion, which will fea­ You've heard the question but "I see it as his tragedy that what they want," senior hard on how to make the do you know what play it is he's trying to show to what Michelle Lariviere said. meaning of the archaic termi­ from? If you said no, Mac­ degree evil can take someone Macbeth is also a familiar nology clear to the audience. beth, one of Shakespeare's and how evil must be demol­ part of a typical high school "The challenge has been not most famous tragedies, will ished completely or it will English curriculum. in the understanding of the be on stage beginning Feb. 14. come back," Cooper said. Like many of Shake­ language but how to get the understanding across to the _ VISIT US AT OUR WEBSITE: The play illustrates the Students also connect with speare's plays, Macbeth is problem of evil, Director the themes that the play pres- filled with enough action and audience. So the show has to WWW.EIRANDLE.COM gore to satisfy the modern be very visual for the audi­ ence to really grasp all these SEE WHAT FASHION IS ALL ABOUT! audience. However, accord­ ing to Cooper, what drives the words," Cooper said. play is not the action but With only a week till open­ rather the characters. ing night, some students have "Forget the knights, the already expressed anticipa­ relationships between the tion and interest. "I think it's characters is what moves the great that they're playing play along. We have all the Shakespeare. They do such a relationships present in the great job with anything else, play in our lives during one I'm sure it will be wonderful," time or another, whether in a Melissa Steinmetz, a senior negative or a positive sense. It English major, said. will affect people deeply and Macbeth will be played by maybe serve as a warning to John Robertson. Maura Lacy someone who has the same will appear as Lady Macbeth qualities as Macbeth, such as and hero Macduff will be vanity and ambition, what the played by David Zimmerman. play calls 'faulty ambition,'" Jonathan Derdman will be Cooper said. Prince Malcolm. Despite the new trend of All performances will be at modernizing Shakespearian 7:30 on Feb. 14,15,21,22,27 plays, like the popular adap­ and 28 and March 1. The stu­ tation of Romeo and Juliet dent ticket price is $5 except staring Leonardo DiCaprio on Valentine's Day, when it and Claire Danes, this play will be $3. will be produced in its origi­ The show is being pro­ nal setting of medieval Scot­ moted as the play for anyone land. "All of our costumes' who has been stabbed have come from museum through the heart, Cooper replicas. We're keeping it as said. dalryqueen.com mmmm I V I U S I I 1 OrigianC Toe try *m# cMolidcuf,

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update SEW: Grays speaks honestly Compiled from various news sources Continued from page 1 Nation Mourns the Columbia Grays has been preaching for The nation once again had to face tragedy Saturday, Feb. 1 as the Columbia space shuttle broke more than eight years. He into pieces and plummeted to the ground. Aboard were seven crew members who were just min­ married his wife Kathy last utes from landing at Cape Canaveral Space Center in Florida. March. The mission began Jan. 16 when the Columbia took off as planned. However, during the "We've had a very smooth launch, a piece of insulation broke off of the shuttle and struck the left wing. first year of marriage," Kathy NASA authorities said that after re-entry into the atmosphere Saturday, the problems began in Grays said. "He is just like that that wing and continued to spread, knocking out all communication with the ground. A fiery ball offstage. He just doesn't yell as could be seen as it hurdled towards the earth at over 12,000 mph. much." Officials said there are many possibilities as to why this occurred. They are not ruling out any­ At one service Grays spoke thing at this time. on the blessing of singleness Sections of the craft have mostly been found in eastern Texas and western Louisiana, where and the necessity of utilizing eyewitnesses watched as debris fell from the sky. All crew members were killed. those years for God. "Our Michael Anderson, 43, Spokane, Wash., in charge of Columbia's science experiments. deepest intimacy needs can be David Brown. 46, Navy captain, pilot and doctor, first trip into space. met in a relationship with K: il pa n:i Chawla, 41, originally from India, this was her second spaceflight. God," Grays said.

Laurel Clark, 41, Racine, Wis., flight surgeon, wife and mother of one, helped with science He elaborated on the SUSAN WHITLEY experiments. importance of guarding sin­ OLD BUDDIES — LU worship leader Charles Billingsley sings with Rick Husband, 45, Amarillo, Texas, Air Force colonel and mechanical engineer, husband and gleness, noting that he was a Christian music artist Clay Cross during last week's SEW. father of two, second trip to space. virgin when he married. "Sex William McCool, 41, Lubbock, Texas, Navy commander, husband and father of three, first is not something dirty people liked the fact that he pointed ent from this world." Grays spaceflight. do in the woods. It's God's idea out the problem of pornogra­ reiterated this idea in a later Ilan Ramon, 48, Israeli air force colonel, first Israeli in space, husband and father of four. and God says it's a good thing. phy in his message because I message, "In the Christian life The problem is when you and I think that's a big deal in Chris­ there will be times when you take a good thing and use it in tian society." have to stand by yourself." A MILE IN a bad way," he said. On Wednesday night Clay "I think he's spoken to me THE SNOW Mosley was impressed with Cross shared his testimony more than any other speaker — Lynch­ Grays' message and character. about his struggle with I've heard," sophomore burg awoke "He wasn't a speaker who pornography and victory over Kristyn Judkins said of Grays. to grounds wanted to draw attention to it in recent years. "There are so "Hell meet somebody covered in himself. He was very humble many (sins) that we fall to that briefly and that person will snow that and that was a good aspect are not gray areas," Cross said. leave thinking they're best continued about him," Mosley said. "I "Holy means separated, differ­ friends," Gray's wife said. to pile up all day last Thursday. Classes were held Debate: Team fights for three as usual at Continued from page 1 Liberty. ule as a result of financial constraints. Fewer CHARITY CARTER Elisha Nix defeated rivals Catholic University tournaments results in fewer points when of America, while novices Melissa Hurter and compared to other teams who have competed Grace Burns won their division. The novices in more. But, a recent generous donation will Law: Getting it ready for action took home six of the top 10 speaker awards allow the team to travel to more tournaments Continued from page 1 "We receive regular inquiries from with Hurter earning top speaker for the sec­ this spring, O'Donnell said. prospective students who appear very excited ond week in a row. "The stage is now set for Liberty to make a the law school in a position to achieve accredi­ about the new law school," Green said. "The "It's exciting (to win). It feels really good to run at winning all three national rankings tation at the earliest possible date," Green said. interest in teaching positions has been know that all the hard work is paying off," championships, a goal that no school has ever "It'll be hard at first for the law school," sen­ astounding, and we have a number of excel­ Hurter said. "I give a lot of credit to my part­ accomplished," O'Donnell said. "It will require ior Abby Fayomi said. "People who graduate lent prospects. We expect to have at least two ner. She helps a lot." us to continue performing at the levels we are from the (law school) will want to be able to sit (faculty members) under contract by spring "This year's team members have been now and even increasing our competitive suc­ for the exam. It's going to be hard." and all under contract by the fall of 2003." proactive in their own development as cesses more, but our team has continued to While the accreditation is still uncertain, Students who desire more details on apply­ debaters," Associate Head Coach Michael Hall respond to the challenges the coaching staff faculty and students have still shown great ing to the school and its current status can go said. "For example, in addition to our sched­ has made to them." interest in the school. to www.liberty.edu/law. uled strategy sessions, the varsity members of At GMU the varsity team of Alyse Kraus our squad have set up extra meetings to dis­ and Steve Trask were defeated in the final cuss certain arguments that are important to round by the University of Pittsburgh, but our strategies." Kraus took home the top speaker award. The The team finished last semester ranked JV team of Josh Autry and Justin Dewberry Most Tax Refund first in the American Debate Association rank­ and the novice team of Jared Isham and ing and second in the National Debate Tour­ Andrew Lindblom were in the final rounds of nament and Cross Examination Debate Asso­ their divisions but did not win. Loans in 24 Hours ciation rankings. Their standing remains the This coming weekend the team will be split, same, but O'Donnell said that is partly due to attending tournaments at Northwestern and Liberty provides friendly, accurate service with the lighter than usual fall tournament sched­ West Virginia University. a money back guarantee. Free electronic filing is available with every return we prepare. Campus Calendar February 2/4/03 - Soul Food Night Dinner hour@Reber-Thomas Dining Hall 2/6/03 - True Worshippers: A Multi-Cultural Praise and Worship 7pm(g)David's Place Sponsored by MISO 2/11/03 - Brothers Speak Out - Black Male Forum 7;30pm(a)Davi(rs Place Sponsored by MISO and Dean of Men 2/14/03 - Valentine's Day Coffee House Student Talent Show 11:30 pm (a). Schilling Center. Cost: $2 in advance, $3 at the door. 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•• By love alone is God enjoyed; by love alone delighted in; by love alone approached and admired. His nature requires love. Opinion -Thomas Traherne ^ Defining the dating game For the first time in my life doors for ladies. Call me riage I'm told. But at this but essentially it is. I will have a Valentine. outdated and unrealistic, point we're not really talking For those who find it ludi­ That's right, I lived 20 but I know for a fact that about commitment much crous that I say all "dating" years without ever dating and there are still a few men out less marriage. relationships should be with only going on a combined there like that. But enough A lot of people on campus the eventual intent of mar­ Worst celebrity marriages total of three dates...until last of that, I will now define seem to have the impression riage, I have this to ask. Why summer. My Valentine was dating terminology. that it's wrong to go out on a would any couple commit 1. Michael Jackson and anything. worth the wait. First of all, a date is when date with someone whom themselves to a relationship 2. Dennis Rodman and himself. But I'm not a guy asks a girl they have no intent of mar­ that they know will only end going to sit here to go out with rying. While I do think that in heartache? 3. Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen. and bore you him, decides on it's unwise to get into a seri­ There is always the option 4. Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta- with my love what to do and ous relationship with some­ to break it off if things don't Jones (it makes us all sick). story; instead I pays for it. I one you would never marry, I go well, but it's foolish to will elaborate on can just hear a don't think that there's any­ start dating knowing there's 5. J-Lo and Ben Affleck (you know that's what it means to lot of guys say­ thing wrong with going out no hope for a future. going to be a winner). have a Valentine ing, "Why does on a date or two just for fun. Anyway, this is the point versus a Valen­ the man always However, if a girl doesn't where I elaborate on whether 6. Elizabeth Taylor and Conrad Hilton, tine's date. plan and pay want to go on a date, she you have a Valentine or sim­ Michael Wilding, Michael Todd, Eddie I have for every­ should be kind enough to say ply a Valentine's date. noticed, espe­ thing?" I see it "No" when asked. From what Fisher, Richard Burton (twice), John jullesoutten If the couple is in a dating cially at Liberty, as the man's I hear, guys prefer a straight relationship, hats off to Warner, and / or Larry Fortensky. a great deal of ambiguity in privilege and responsibility up answer rather than the "I them, they have a Valentine. to treat a woman like she's kissed dating goodbye" or "I 7. Hillary Rodham and Bill Clinton. the terms "date" and "dat­ If some nice young man ing." So I will take it upon special and worthy of his have 15 papers to write has gathered up his courage 8. Anna Nicole Smith and J. Howard myself to clarify these terms time and money. I also firmly tonight" excuses. and asked a girl to go out Marshall (who was practically dead when for the student body so that believe that the male should The commitment part of with him next Friday, they everyone's on the same page. be the one to initiate. the relationship comes into each have a Valentine's date. they 'wed'). If you don't agree...you're After a few dates, if the girl play after several dates when In other words, to have a 9. Richard Gere and Cindy Crawford welcome to write a letter and offers (and she should) it's a couple says they're "dat­ Valentine implies commit­ we might print it, otherwise ment, while a Valentine's (Evidently, you can get tired of Cindy okay to let her take the tab ing." Oh yes, in my book to go too bad. and plan the date. Also, the on a date and to be dating are date is just for good 'ole fun. Crawford). I should start by saying girl should show her appreci­ two entirely different things. For those who have nei­ 10. Drew Barrymore and Tom Green. that I am a traditionalist and ation for all that the guy has Once that a couple is dating ther, take comfort in the fact think that much of Western gone through by looking her that implies that there is that I have enjoyed 20 Valen­ society's modern concept of best and thanking him, but potential, degrees of serious­ tines without a date, never EDITOR'S CORRECTION: In last weeks cover story dating is hogwash. Since not to the point of annoyance. ness vary of course, but there lamenting my situation. when has Dutch treat If the man's not willing to is definitely a possibility of Instead, I utilized the free­ "Reserve students go to war" Sgt. Andrew Mayhew was become the norm? (It's take the initial lead and pay further future commitment dom to spend time joking incorrectly identified as Aaron Mayhew. - Julles Outten called that because years ago out his pocket now, improve­ and eventually marriage. around with my single the Dutch were the most ment in the future is unlikely. Some people prefer to use friends and telling the impor­ stingy of all businessmen.) I That rarely-to-never hap­ the term "courting" and tant people in my life how ftt The Liberty • still believe in male chivalry, pens and is often the reverse much I loved them. Policies would even adamantly say and gentleman opening case, especially after mar­ that it's not the same thing, Champio1971 University Blvdn. The Champion encour­ Lynchburg, VA 24506 ages community members (434) 582-2124 to submit letters to the editor on any subject. Faculty Adviser Creationist file against freedom Deborah Huff Letters should not exceed Ad Director 400 words and must be Federal officials have pens, but I could not have opinion, Dini actively ques­ Yes, just as he has the right to Elaine Pecore typed and signed.The begun investigating a com­ said...I believe in it," tions his students on it. His refuse his recommendation plaint voiced by a Texas Tech Spradling said. "I really website informs students to anyone. A letter of recom­ deadline is 6 p.m. Monday. don't see how looking for letters of recom­ mendation is a personal opin­ Editor in Chief University stu­ dent, because believing in the mendation to be prepared to ion, and should never be Julleanna Outten Letters and columns he felt he was evolution of answer the question: "How mandated regardless of the Managing Editor unfairly denied humanity has do you think the human circumstance. Where did Wes Rickards that appear are the opin­ a letter of rec­ anything to do species originated?" these misguided Christian ion of the author solely, ommendation with patient While Dini's question activist get the idea that they SECTION EDITORS not the Champion edito­ from one of his care or studying sounds more like an opinion had the right to legally force News Mariel Williams rial board or Liberty professors. science." poll than a demonstration of Dini to change his personal Asst. Editor Rhiannon University. Micah The univer­ one's scientific integrity and opinion? I'd like to see what Spradling, who sity, however, while he mandates accept­ they would do, if a homosex­ Berry All material submitted ual activist showed up at their Opinion Pen Eppard is studying to stands by Dini. ance of an unproven theory becomes property of the as necessary to factual sci­ doorstop with a legal man­ Life! Amy Jordan become a beneppard "A letter of rec­ ence, I for one, have found date that they recommend Sports Robbie Adams Champion. The physician, ommendation is a personal matter between a myself agreeing with the him as a daycare worker? COPY Champion reserves the requested the letter from biology prof. Micheal Dini, professor and student and is evolutionist. Many things can lead to a right to accept, reject or Copy Editor Christine but Dini refused to recom­ not subject to the university It's extremely unfortu­ person being refused a letter Koech edit any letter received — mend Spradling for entrance control or regulation," Texas nate, that Dini, would base of recommendation. Dini according to the into graduate school, because Tech Chancellor David Smith his opinion of a student on refuses letters of recommen­ PHOTOGRAPHY Champion stylebook, Spradling is a creationist. wrote last fall in response to a that student's belief about a dation to students that he is Editor John Fisher "Students are being prior complaint. specific theory. Especially, unfamiliar with or those who Asst. Editor taste and the Liberty denied recommendations not Despite recent allegations when we consider the fact do not get "A's" in his classes. Susan Whitley University mission state- because of their competence of discrimination, Dini still that he is a professor in But we haven't seen them in understanding evolution, does not shirk from admit­ biology, and should under­ start legal action, because he RESEARCH/ Send letters to: Liberty but solely because of their ting that this is his policy. He stand most clearly the crite­ is bigoted against strangers or ria for scientific proof. Still, the academically challenged. DISTRIBUTION personal religious beliefs," openly admits that, if an indi­ Champion, Liberty Fox News quoted Kelly vidual does not accept the Dini has the right to his own If one day I find myself, Manager Josh Borders University, Box 2000, Shackelford, chief counsel for "most important theory in opinion, and when a student teaching in some institute of Lynchburg, VA 24506 or the Liberty Legal Institute, as biology" he regards them as asks for a personal recom­ higher learning, I would ADVERTISING unfit to practice in any biol­ mendation on thier merit, he appreciate the right to have drop off in DeMoss Hall saying. The institute is help­ Advertising Manager ing Spradling filehi s com­ ogy-related field. "Good sci­ has the right to express, or my own opinion. In the same Kristy Mullendore 1035. plaint against the university. entists would never throw not express as the case may respect, despite our differ­ Asst. Advertising Mgr. The Champion is avail­ "It's a theory. You read out data that do not conform be, whatever he feels. ences, I hope that Dini Allison Fields able online at: www.liber- | about it in textbooks. I could to their expectations or Should Dini be granted the retains that same right, beliefs," he writes. regardless who is challenging Web ty.edu/info/champion. explain the process, maybe right to refuse letters of rec­ Kristy Mullendore how some people say it hap­ In addition to holding this ommendation to creationist? his first amendment right. SPEAKUP: What is your ideal Valentine's Day date?

"Going to see the opening "Country line dancin' with a "Spending the whole day "Going out with a hot bomb­ "My ideal Valentine's date is "A nice dinner, flowers for night of Shakespeare's hottie cowboy, then going to together with NO ONE shell! That likes me." about 5'3" with short brown me, and a hot guy who loves Macbeth for only three dol­ Bullbucking in Boonsboro!" interrupting our time." hair and brown eyes. the Lord to give them to me!" lars!" —Mudar Qumsieh, Jr. Probably a Southern girl. Palestine —Jon Robertson, Sr. -Bethany Allen, Jr. —Anna Bishop, Sr. -Trevor Freitas, Fr. —Phillip Spence, Jr. -Katie Murphy, Sr. Pompano Beach, Fla. Duluth, Ga. New York California Rustburg, Va. Indianapolis, lnd.

) \ FEBRUARY 4, 2003 Page 6, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION G ommentary Letter to the Editor Doctor defends med. marking Look before you leap Many college students This case first appears Alumbaugh. She con­ picture of her branded love to show school pride by most unusual. Because of firmed that prior to remov uterus were to appear in a research before you speak displaying various collegiate Dr. Guiler's silence during ing an organ, surgeons University of Kentucky graphics. Whether through the initial days of report­ often use stitches, burn medical brochure without Dear Editor, sent the sanctions and conventional bumper stick­ ing, readers, including marks or other identifiers. her knowledge. However, bombings that haunt Iraq ers and printed shirts or myself, were left with one­ Dr. Guiler continued school advertising and In response to J.T. on a daily basis. fanatical graffiti and body sided coverage to formu­ supporting his actions by public exploitation is obvi­ Turner's article last week: The parallel to "Bosnia" paint on game day, school late personal judgments. addressing the use of let­ ously not Dr. Guiler's everyone knows Saddam is incongruous. Mr. pride is often Because of lim­ tering motive. "The University of Hussein needs to go. He is Turner, of course, confuses flaunted though ited informa­ specifical Kentucky a dictator, a murderer, and the so-called regime a number of tion and med­ ly. He said, a The University of save me a deceiver. However, in change in Bosnia (that had unique exhibits. ical ignorance, "It is very my train- the increasingly interde­ no regime at the time due Recently, the general important ing, my pendent world, much to an ongoing civil war), University of public could to be able Kentucky gave me medical harm can be added to with the bombing cam­ Kentucky grad­ have easily to identify school already complicated situa­ paigns that later occurred uate Dr. James sided with the left from my training... and training, tions if factual circum­ in Serbia, aimed at dispos­ Guiler was Means after right, so it my resi­ stances are ignored. War ing Slobodan Milosevic blamed for a evaluating his has to be I'm very proud of dency has its consequences, and and solving the Kosovo tagging at one seemingly an asym­ training, thus one would expect that crisis. This is a different of the most unprofessional metrical that and I certain­ and I'm an article advocating war discussion. bizarre sites jasonpope behavior. Even mark repet­ very would be written with To state that Hans Blix imaginable. the Means' attorney, itive and ly did not mean proud of identifiable much forethought, plenty is an advocate for war is A Kentucky woman is Michael Dean, said, "This that and to the sur­ that to be demean of research, and careful also absurd. Dr. Blix's job accusing Dr. Guiler of is bizarre. I've never seen I certain­ geon." He contemplation. is to verify Iraq's WMD- using a cauterizing instru­ anything like this." But ly did not strictly ing in any way Sadly, and with no dis­ status, without bias. ment to burn the letters does uniqueness automati­ mean maintains respect intended, this very Indeed, he has never indi­ "UK" on her uterus during cally indicate wrongdoing? -Dr. James Guiler that to that though article reflects the cated support for a unilat­ a hysterectomy. Stephanie After withholding the be the exact V unawareness and igno­ eral American interven­ Means and her husband explanation for his demean- actions, Guiler finally rance that have permeated tion. David were shocked when type of mark was not dis­ ing in any way, Guiler Any discussion about a broke his silence. the ongoing discussion of a videotape of her surgery, cussed, the procedure and said. war must always include a potential war in Iraq. filmed and given to them On NBC's Today, Guiler need to mark the uterus These explanations are Innocent lives, countless the possible after affects. by Dr. Guiler, clearly offered justification for his were made clear to Means. logical and sufficient refugees, chaos, and What will happen after an snowed him brand the 2- actions calling them "hon­ Based on Dr. Guiler's testi­ enough to alleviate my despair always follow war. Iraqi "regime change"? inch initials on the organ orable." In his publicly mony, what first seemed, feelings of questionable To ignore these Who will rule? The Shiites before removing it. As anticipated justification, to an ignorant public, to be conduct toward Dr. Guiler. inescapable realities reflect (majority of population reported on foxnews.com, he defended surgical mark­ an inappropriate gesture of The exasperating fact that a naive ethnocentrism. with ties to religiously fun­ the Means have filed a suit ing as being a widely school pride has now The looming war in Iraq damental Iran)? The Means was informed of the against the doctor for his accepted and routine way clearly surfaced as accept­ practice of uterine marking is not a matter of embittered Kurds (23 per­ actions of Aug. 14. to establish a point of ref­ able practice of necessity. Republican vs. Democratic cent of the population who prior to the surgery makes Claiming emotional dis­ erence for the doctor. After these clear valida­ this lawsuit all the more perspectives. It is impera­ are in continuous con­ tress, the Means hope Supporting his cauteri­ tions of conduct, the main absurd. After dealing with tive to understand that the frontations with Turkey)? their suit will eliminate zation is chairwoman of focus of Means' lawsuit these ridiculous accusa­ Iraqi issue goes beyond The Sunnis (the remaining such acts in the future the Kentucky chapter of could only rest on the spe­ tions, I would venture to the narrow-minded debate 17 percent), one of which even though they claim the American College of cific use of the letters label Dr. Guiler as the between the two major is Hussein himself? not to understand Dr. Obstetricians and "UK." I may feel compas­ emotionally distressed. political parties. It is a sit- Civil war? Highly pos­ Guiler's purpose. Gynecologists Kim sionate toward Means if a uation that affects the sible. Democracy? Highly entire world, thus it does unlikely. not, and must not, relate The simplified and solely to the interests and arrogant pro-war rhetoric perspectives of Americans. is the real issue. Disturbed by student apathy On to the real facts. Portraying an opinion In all my years as an Mentioned briefly were based upon false and mis­ class. I am not discussing think the professor was soar a few years down the undergraduate student, at the preliminary bombings conceived information is the seldom absence from kidding around. For some road when we become Liberty University and in the American made no- indeed "twisted." Who class because of sickness skipping class has become professionals. Informing other colleges that I have fly zones, described as a cares about left or right or because of unexpected an ordinary incident. your boss that you missed attended, I have seen oth­ moral and logical initial when the future of the situations. I am talking One ordinary explana­ work because you just erwise gifted college stu­ stage to war. Bombing world is at hand? about the tendency some tion students sometimes didn't feel like going or dents do some really campaigns have actually One must not be like people have to continually give for skipping class is because it was a pleasant unwise // ^^^^^^^ been consistently the fish in the bowl, who ______skip class that since they spring day and things. launched since 1998. The analyzes matters of the for rea­ are paying for you couldn't From creations of these no-fly world outside the little Tuition is expen­ sons like, it, they can do dare be inside drinking zones, much less the aquarium, based merely just not anything they is not going to and bombing, were never UN- on his limited experiences sive ...It is only feeling desire. This is cut it. In my going authorized. in the bowl. going truthful, but it opinion, it's Where did Turner get days common intelli­ because is also the pre­ better to get the information that the -Daniel J. Hafford without the weath­ cise reason you into the prac­ Iraqi people "themselves 2D Force Recon sleep gence to attempt er is too should be tice of doing are telling the USA to USMC, 1996-1999 during pleasant. going to class. what you're exams, to come over and take Government Major to get the most The sit­ You are paying meaning to do behavior Saddam out"? Saddam -Mats J.D. Persson uation has for it! scottcamlin now than having Hussein is using all forms National Rescue that out of it. If you been the Tuition is expensive, would to amend when the penal­ of manipulation, and for Services Board, same dur­ even for students going to likely ty can be more harsh. the majority of Iraqis, the Sweden, 1997-1998; purchased a dream ing all the Liberty. It is only com­ land I am not saying that USA has come to repre­ Government Major semesters mon intelligence to them in academics are the only car you wouldn't I have attempt to get the most effects or opportunities prison, I been in out of it. If you purchased Ben, logical conclusions on racism have seen college life has to offer. just let it sit there. colleges a dream car, you wouldn't There are clearly other students and uni­ Dear Editor, Affirmative action is not just let it sit there. You aspects of the college do many versities. "reverse" racism. You would use it. would use it. experience that grant shocking ______Turnout I enjoyed reading Ben What is racism? It is an As Liberty students,"the opportunities for person­ V is high at Eppard's column, "Bush unfair, wrong and bigoted things. majority of us are at least al, spiritual, and knowl­ the start of classes, while attacks reverse racism" Yet, on the threshold of slightly anxious about get­ edgeable growth. College attitude. What then is students make sure they very much. Eppard's con­ "reverse" racism? Fair? graduation, there is one ting good grades and suc­ is sincerely a blessing at specific college problem are on the roll, but then clusions were logical, solid Good? Is it the opposite of ceeding in life. Missing Liberty, and there are less that still sincerely trou­ desks become empty. Last and right on the money. racism? Is not as bad as class jeopardizes your privileged people out bles me. What I do not week, I overheard one I'd like to add one thing real racism? odds of doing well there who would adore comprehend, even with professor tell a student, to Eppard's conclusions, because you miss assign­ what you have. By skip­ Racism is just as real, students at Liberty, is why "This is probably going to though: not only is affir­ ments and information ping class, you are not just as wrong and just as some students desire to be the only time I see you mative action unfair, it is that will appear on completely taking benefit ugly if directed at a black consistently skip class. this semester." dangerous. man, a Hispanic woman or quizzes or exams. of the opportunities and First, let me clarify The students laughed, Skipping classes is also If I'm driving on a a white student. what I mean by skipping gifts God has given you. bridge, I'd rather it be To call it "reverse" if it but the thing is I don't a practice that will not designed by an engineer is directed toward who knew what he was Caucasians is to adopt doing, not one who earned liberal nomenclature. It is the title because of his skin the same as calling a per­ UFE@LU uy antiy Hurt color. Likewise, what if I son who stands for the •died on an operating table lights of the unborn I WEAR IT SO MUCH because my doctor was "anti-choice." THAT MY HAIR IS just not qualified? I'm sure If affirmative action is it would comfort my fami­ the reverse of anything, it PERMANENTLY FORMED ly to know that, well, at is the reverse of justice, IN THIS SHAPE! least he was a minority. fairness and impartiality. Secondly, I disagree In short, it is racism. with Eppard's terminolo­ With respect and gy—a very common mis­ appreciation, take I'm sure he would have avoided had he -Christina Loll Boyer, noticed. alumna FEBRUARYS 200-S THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page 7

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&01 feralAndrew Tjoothman and oMistp QMessnei' Andrew and Misty plan to wed on Sept. 13, 2003 in Pennsylvania. Misty is from Glenmore, Pa. and will graduate in May with a degree in Communications. Andrew is a Lynchburg native and is in the Marine Corps currently stationed in Okinawa, Japan. Engagement story: "On a day trip to Virginia Beach, he wrapped his arms around me and begin singing 'We are in love' by Harry Connick &0rtnep iQaris and Q&tephm. ^oncevic Jr. When he got to the part of the song that says 'I'm the one who's Stephen and Cortney plan to marry in October 2004 in supposed to kneel down and propose, well all right, I might,' then he Coopersburg, Pa., where both Stephen and Cortney grew up. Cortney said, 'and I will' and got down and took out the ring." is a FACS major with a specialization in interior design and plans to graduate in May of 2004. Stephen is studying Aviation Maintenance at LeHigh Carbon Community College in Pennsylvania, and plans to graduate in May of 2004. Engagement story: "Steve and I are high school sweethearts and started dating our 11th grade year. Steve took me to see a show for my birthday. We had front row balcony seats and right before the show was about to start, he popped the question."

GLfic OZemtz and Ofyfatp Qfbpinelli Eric and Maiy plan to marry on August 16, 2003 in Charlotte, N.C. Mary is from Charlotte, N.C. and is an audio broadcast major and will graduate in December of 2003. Eric is from Columbia, S.C. and gradu­ ated in May of 2002 and is now working on his MAR. Engagement story: "He made me a birthday dinner and the ring was hidden under a bowl on the dessert plate. I was completely suiprised! O^eremp GRader and Qfbtephanie ^echant The best part was that he videotaped the entire thing on a hidden cam­ Jeremy and Stephanie plan to wed on July 26, 2003 at Zion Baptist era, and when his entire family came over that night we watched the Church in Clarion, Penn. Jeremy graduated in 2000 with a degree in proposal." finance from Grove City College and now works for J.P. Morgan & Chase in New York City. Stephanie will graduate in 2003 with a ^, ? degree in elementary education. Engagement Story: "It was our two year anniversary, and after a romantic dinner at the restaurant from our first date, we stoped by our church. There he had candles and roses waiting, with a power point presentation that had pictures from our relationship, and he sang a song that he had written. Then he popped the question, and our family met us outside the church with cameras and tears of joy."

Q&hawn derrick and Jessica (s^esenberger Shawn and Jessica plan to many on May 31, 2003 in Woodbridge, Va. Jessica graduated in January of 2003 with a degree in elementary educa­ tion, and Shawn graduates in May of 2003 with a degree in physical edu­ cation. Jessica and Shawn are both from Manassas, Va., where they met during their school's Christmas play, when they were the two high-school­ ers cast to play the lead roles of Miss Joy and Mr. Smaltz. Engagement story: "We have been dating for five years. This past sum­ mer he went to be a camp counselor in Colorado Springs and I stayed in oSrent &£ieter and QKimb&ip Q&mwn Manassas to work. He surprised me by flying home for my birthday. He Brent and Kimberly plan to many on July 12, 2003 in Chesapeake, had the church ready (the church was where we first met). The aisle was Va. Kimberly is a psychology major and plans to graduate in May of lined with roses and candles, and our song came in on cue when I walked 2003. Brent graduated from Liberty in 2001 and is currently in. I was so blown away by surprise that he had to ask twice." employed as an 8th grade history teacher in Chesapeake, Va. Engagement Story: "On our year anniversary we took a day trip to Nagshead, N.C. Brent gave me a photo album with pictures and notes of our memories together, and he gave them to me throughout the day. The last picture was missing, so we took a picture on the beach, and this was when Brad got down on one knee. After a stranger took the picture, Brent proposed."

£$0hn <$&>urns and QKristy oKCulhndore John and Kristy plan to marry Oil September 19, 2003 ill Waldorf, Md. Kristy is a communications major and plans to graduate in May of 2003. John is a religion major and will also graduate in May of 2003. John and Kristy are both from Waldorf, Md., where they met at their c^oshua (dicker and A>lliscm r^f/M Ifc, home church. Engagement story: "John prepared ;' fUet mignon dinner by candle­ Joshua and Allison met in Tampa, Fla. at a church youth group light at the gazebo by the lake in the Waklen Pond apartment complex. event. Allison is a communications major graduating in May of After dinner, Christinas lights came on across tlie pond spelling out, 2003. Joshua is serving in the Marines in the Middle East. 'Will you marry me?'" Engagement story: "After being called to active duty in the Marines, I went to see Josh off and he proposed at a park one late afternoon before he left for the Middle East." V FEBRUARY 4, 2003 Page 8, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION

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By Ashley Haygood, reporter low-key. holiday together? Try ed, red and a little more red...and "Serendipity", let's throw in some pink. Guess "The Truth Rthe holiday! Some might want to About Cats call it the "Reminded-at-every-awful- and Dogs", or turn-I'm-still-single-and-hating-it" holi­ "Ten Things I day, but others call it Valentine's Day. Hate About Or maybe you prefer the "If-I-see-one- You." These more-bouquet-of-flowers-or-candy-heart- movies have I-think-I'll-puke" day of hating love. characters just Whatever your preference, single and beginning the hating it, or dating and absolutely loving dating process with it, there's a love movie for you! one another. You could So you're enjoying relational bliss with- also pick up "Groundhog Day" your snookums and can't wait for the "Never Been Kissed" or an '80's best time of the year when you're signifi­ classic, "Sixteen Candles." The same cant other has to be nice and shower you story plot applies in these as well. with gifts. If you're planning on a quiet And for the married or engaged folks, night at home, instead of the Coffee there are plenty of wedding movies to get house, then let me look into my bag and you excited, reminiscent or maybe scared pull out a flick just right for you! Ever about your big day. Check out, "Father heard of "Breakfast at Tiffany's," "An of the Bride" "Meet the Parents" or "The Affair to Remember" or "Casablanca"? Princess Bride." Wrangled into a love These are some of the best romance triangle? "My Best Friend's Wedding" movies the American cinema has to offer. "The Wedding Singer" and "The Wedding One warning, "Breakfast..." and "An Planner" all have your love triangle and KENNY GIBSON Affair..." come in black and white, in case wedding rolled into one. CUDDLING—Breanna Dennison and Gregory Wheeler enjoy a romantic evening you just have to have color. Going with Now for the people I really support, watching a movie together. modern-day classics, "While You Were the strong single types. I mean who Sleeping" "Sabrina" and "Sleepless in wants to be showered with love and that prize girl or guy, gets them. For the Beast" or "Shrek" to Seattle" affection anyways? Shouldn't guys and example, "Pretty in Pink" "She's All see what truly loving offer girls love each other this much everyday, That" and again, "Sixteen Candles" I someone for their today's A group of professionals "Love is when you tell not just on Valentine's Day? You might are prime examples of the never- reportedly posed this question heart is all about. take on be a little bitter, or sad, or depressed, but to a group of 4 to 8 year-olds, j a guy you like his shirt, gonna-happen, happening. "What does love mean?" / So, you've got your romance. you don't have to let this love-infested then he wears it Now for the last category, loving popcorn, soda and Just holiday get to you this year! No sir, not everyday." people for what's inside, not out- ^^ clicker ready for a night starting on my watch! I've got movies for you too. v —Noelle, age 7 side. The following movies are in no with your sweetie, sister or to get to These are sure to leave you feeling way realistic, but still reiterate an impor­ suitemate. Pick out a movie and know one warm and fuzzy all over. Movies I just tant foundation in any relationship. Pick rediscover love through the eyes of another, but love are ones where the nerd, misfit, or up "Edward Scissorhands", "Beauty and Hollywood. Happy V-Day! want to spend a poor girl, who no one ever thinks will get y/fiere cCid^VaCentines day originate \7 By Camie Poplaskl, reporter and knew the injustice of it right away. Valentine con­ lates, flowers (usually roses), stuffed animals or a cloth­ tinued to perform marriages in secret for these young ing item. Just look out guys, in some countries a 1 t's that time of year again. Time to start men and their wives to be. When Emperor Claudius II woman may receive a gift of clothing. If she keeps the thinking about love, hearts, chocolates learned of this, he had St. Valentine put to death by gift it means she will marry him! I, and flowers, but why do we celebrate being beaten with clubs and then beheaded for defying Valentine's Day is celebrated in many countries all Valentine's Day? Why do we call our sig­ the law. This was a high price to pay for performing with their own traditions, but one thing that almost <•' nificant others our "Valentine"? Who was marriage ceremonies! every country does is send the traditional Valentine's that mysterious saint that we celebrate, Another popular legend tells of St. Valentine Day card. In fact, Valentine's Day comes in second for give gifts, and get mushy in honor of being put in jail for refusing to give up the holiday with the most cards sent being surpassed once a year? Christianity. While in jail, it is said that he fell only by Christmas. There are a few legends that sur­ in love with a young girl who visited him while So, ladies and gents, while you are sorting through round this holiday that many people he was in prison. The girl was rumored to be the countless choices of chocolates, cards, and stuffed ani­ don't know about, but it is hard to say jailer's daughter. It is said that Valentine wrote the mals and hunting down the last rose in Lynchburg, which legend is really where Valentine's Day girl a letter from prison before being put to death, think of the real meaning of St. Valentine's Day. You started. One of the most famous legends tells which he signed, "From Your Valentine." All these might be getting frustrated standing in line at Wal- the story of St. Valentine who was a priest that years later we still use the same expression. Mart, getting reservations for your darling's favorite served during the third century in Rome. The One thing that remains the same in these restaurant and thinking "this is torture," but remember, emperor at that time, Claudius II, came to the conclu­ legends is the date of St. Valentine's death, it sure is better sion that single men made better soldiers than those February 14, either 269 or 270 A.D. So than getting beat­ that were married. With this in mind Claudius passed a this is the day that we honor St. Valentine's en to death with "There are two kinds of law stating that the young men, who were his crop of commitment to love. clubs or being love. Our love. God's potential soldiers, were not permitted to get married. Some very traditional gifts given in honor of beheaded! love. But God makes When St. Valentine heard of this law he was outraged Valentine's Day are, Valentine's cards, candy and choco­ both kinds of them." —Jenny, age 4

amyjordan everything is ensconced in hearts, flow appreciate them. Valentine's Day is a girl going ^ ers and kisses. But even the chance to express to your friends and through a hard more normal, even-keeled to that special someone exactly how time on your hall or A Happy Valentine's Day people of the world, who important they are to you and take a special friend out for dinner. don't get their kicks from how much you truly do love Amy Carmichael, a missionary to f you are hoping to read a bitter dia­ conversation hearts, them. China, said that "You can give without tribe about why Valentine's Day is the should be able to appre­ As college students, it is far loving, but you cannot love without giv­ Imost depressing day of the year, or a ciate a day when you are too easy to forget about ing." Show your love for your single girl's angst, then you will be encouraged and expect­ taking time to do special boyfriend, girlfriend or a friend by giv­ extremely disappointed with this column. ed to tell the people that things for the people in ing to them—whether your gift be large The only remotely negative feeling that I are important to you our lives, when the or small. Sometimes the smallest gifts can associate with Valentine's Day is my that you love them. group projects, of all are the most appreciated. annoyance with those people who are Whether you are sin­ papers, and So whether your valentines are cov­ determined to take what was intended to gle and searching or meetings start ered with hearts and kisses, or a plain, be a day of love and friendship and turn it deeply committed to piling up. sincere note to a friend, celebrate into an opportunity for a pity party and your special someone, This Valentine's Day with a joyful, giving depression. Valentine's Day Valentine's heart. Don't sit around feeling sorry for I love Valentine's Day. I am single. should be a special Day, instead yourself because you're Valentine's Day Contrary to the popular opinion of day for all of us. A bit­ of being isn't what you were hoping for—make most men and women, these two sim­ ter attitude on depressed or someone else's day a special one. ple sentences, can, in fact, be put in the Valentine's Day is sim disappointed If you really want an amazing per­ same paragraph and uttered together in ply unacceptable. because you son in your life, be the kind of person the same conversation. Too often we forget to haven't met worth falling in love with. This year, Now granted, I am more than willing tell the people that play the the guy or girl fall in love with Valentine's Day and to admit that I am a hopeless romantic most significant roles in our of your dreams, make it a holiday worth celebrating. and am always excited for the day when lives how much we love and send a rose to the FEBRUARY 4, 2003 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page 9 QPakntines <\i)ap ^ifisfer Q^6/m.-

By Misty Maynard, reporter handmade is always cool," freshman pre-law major Nathan Thompson said. n Valentines Day, don't wait until the last minute to "I would like something that takes some creativity find the gift that your something that shows their talent," freshman govern­ Osweetheart will love. ment major David Hempel said. Start planning now and most "A Box of Chocolates," junior biology major Bobby of all don't forget that it is the Hunt said. thought that counts. If money "A new video game preferably the Tiger Woods is an issue, handmade gifts are golf game," senior communications major Kyle Adams just as meaningful as costly » said. ones. Gifts that are from the My wife is Danish and they don't celebrate Valentines heart mean the most to the Day in Denmark. I don't expect anything for Valentines Know receiver of the gift. Be creative. Day. I expect to be the giver and not the givee," theology Baking cookies or a cake is a nice way and philosophy teacher Craig Hinkson said. to say, "I love you." "No drama," junior communications major John There are several good gift ideas that will make a last­ Bertussi said. ing impression. Make the effort to give a good gift. "Candy," sophomore philosophy and religion major Will After asking the male student body at Liberty what they Uminn said. would like for Valentines Day, most of the guys want a gift "My mom's hug. I miss my mom," junior government that lets them know that they are cared for. They also major Gabriel Wasson said. want to know that the gift is from the heart. Here is some "A hug from my girlfriend," freshman worship major insight into the male's idea of a perfect Valentines Day gift John Powell skid. from the students and teachers at Liberty. After hearing all of these great ideas, if nothing comes "A letter of affirmation from the heart," junior David to mind here are a few outings to go on with that special Hammond said. someone or with a group of friends. "Just say yes," junior Matt Simon said. Head to the chocolate festival that is in Lexington, "Candy," sophomore Blake Voyles said. Virginia Valentine's Day weekend. There will be free sam­ "Last year my wife came to my office on Valentine's Day ples of chocolate, a bake off slid plenty of chocolate to with a purple and red gorilla that sings L is for the way purchase and eat. The Valentine's Day coffeehouse is a you look at me. The gorilla is still up in my office as a great place to be on that special night and anyone that reminder that my wife loves me," GNED teacher Troy attends is encouraged to dress up. Matthews said. However, any way that the day is spent with friends or "A card that simply states her thoughts," freshman with the one your heart loves, don't forget to make it RICH DAY Davey Welch said. meaningful, memorable and fun. "I always have believed that less is more. Something Major: Youth Ministry

Hometown: Brunswick Ohio. (Semantic ^jifi fSJdeas-feq Q$6er: Favorite Verse: Job 2:10 Favorite movie: Twin Towers By Laura Beaton, reporter Words to live by: Are you a thermometer or a he typical gifts for Valentines Day have always "Flowers," sophomore biblical studies major Hannah thermostat? been flowers and candy. However, most girls want Affleck said. Ta little more from a guy than traditional purchases "Someone special to spend the day with," freshman of roses and chocolate candy in heart-shaped boxes. communications major Rachel Jones said. My ideal Saturday afternoon includes: From books of poetry to CD's filled with meaningful "Since I'm allergic playing football with the boys songs, the options are limitless, and you Won't even need to chocolate I to empty your wallet (if you just avoid the expensive would love some Accomplishment I am most girls). vanilla ice proud of: being an usher in So guys, if you want some fun, original ideas for cream, Shawn Derrick's wedding Valentines Day that will still show the girls how much shaped in a "Love is when my grandmother got you care, check out some of the not-so-subtle hints heart," Favorite junk food: Swedish arthritis, she couldn't bend over and below. sophomore Fish "I would want a guy to show up at my window wearing business paint her toenails anymore. So my a red tux and a top hat and sing a ridiculous love song, grandfather does it for her all the time, m major If I could be any car I would be: even when his hands got arthritis too. just to let me know that he has no problem making a Lyndsey A 2003 Honda Accord because complete idiot out of himself in front of me," said fresh­ That's love." King said. it's not too flashy, but it's depend­ man elementary education major Jessica Mongeon: —Rebecca, age 8 "The best able in the long run, and when you "A diamond ring," said freshman Joy Abbott. gift for me "Diamonds, diamonds, diamonds...seriously though, I need it the most it's always ready to would be time pick up and go. got engaged on February 14 and so my husband always with him and gets me good gifts, cause where can you go from there?" just being able freshman speech communications major Lisa Leary said. to get to know Favorite author: Max Lucado "Something really expensive. Something that shows him better," fresh- me he has a lot money and is willing to spend it on me," mancommunications If I could have anyone play me in a movie I communications professor Dr. Lynnda Beavers said. major Amber Calhoun said. would want it to be: Matt Damon "Something that's thoughtful and from the heart. I "Uh...Their credit card!?!" jun­ don't want the same old roses and flowers. I want some­ ior nursing major Lindsay Darrah Worst Habit: I sing all the time thing different that surprises me," freshman elementary said. education major Krystal Ross said. "Gift? First I need a guy!" sophomore psychology and Most significant moment: My parent's "A day at the spa receiving an hour long massage," biblical studies major Whitney Baker said. divorce sophomore Erin Tucker said. "A dinner that he made over candlelight," junior FACS major Heather Richardson said. "If I had a boyfriend I would want something from the Dream Vacation: with my future wife on a heart, like a homemade card," freshman exercise science secluded beach in Tahiti. major Victoria Freeland said. "One rose, because I've never had flowers from a guy," What I look for in a girl: personality, depend­ "Love is when someone freshman psychology major Jody Robinson said. ability and a little bit of craziness. "A sweet card and a rose!" sophomore FACS major loves you, the way they say Zaneta Colon said. Where I see myself after Liberty: traveling as your name is different. You If you are serious about the girl, or just getting to know that your name is safe a youth evangelist, or being a youth pastor, know her, you can not go wrong with any of these cre­ and starting a family, hopefully putting my first in their mouth." ative, though sometimes odd, ideas. And remember, if book out. —Billy, age 4 you're really trying to impress her, actions speak louder than words, so take advice from Joseph Gordon-Levitt of "Ten Things I Hate About You" and, "Sacrifice yourself —Compiled by Amy Jordan, LIFE! editor on the altar of dignity" and perhaps you will have the best Valentines Day of your life.

formance of a harpist, as well as a time of refreshment Prior referred to the event as a "fun and friend-rais­ cAn incpitotimi t& cu/v with friends and loved ones. er" that will hopefully raise awareness among the com­ Dr. Karen Prior, a professor in the English depart­ munity of the importance of a pro-life pregnancy center, ment, is a member of the board of directors at the Blue and its benefit to the area. o^hmmmyfnendxsMp tew Ridge Pregnancy Center. Prior described the tea as "a For those students interested in attending, there is a delightful, quiet event, that is a unique opportunity to discounted price of $14 per person. Students must RSVP By Amy Ionian, LIFE! editor pamper yourself or someone special to you, and to enjoy by Feb. 7 by calling 528-4321. Students are encouraged a relaxed time of conversation and friendship." to attend with either a significant other, or with friends. magine a place of simple elegance, where you can Not only is this event an occasion to indulge oneself, "This is deliberately called a friendship tea to put a enjoy peaceful music and a conversation among it is a chance to support the only pro-life crisis pregnan­ different focus on the typical Valentine's Day atmos­ I friends? If you desire an opportunity to experience cy center in the area. The Blue Ridge Pregnancy Center phere," Prior something other than the food in the dining hall, or are opened in January of 1999, and is located in the medical said. simply looking for a way to treat yourself and a friend to district of Lynchburg, near Centra-Health. This organi­ So take a special Valentine's zation is volunteer-based and church supported. This the oppor­ "Love is when my Day, then indulge afternoon tea is an annual fundraiser for the center, tunity to mommy makes coffee yourself and attend an along with a banquet held in the fall. celebrate for my daddy and she m The Blue Ridge Pregnancy Center offers free pregnan­ Valentine's! afternoon tea to bene­ takes a sip before giv­ fit the Blue Ridge cy testing, counseling for those dealing with a crisis Day and to Pregnancy Center. pregnancy, as well as post-abortion counseling. This celebrate ing it to him, to make This traditional organization also provides clothes and equipment for life by treat­ sure the taste is OK." English "high tea" will be expectant mothers and their babies. Their mission state­ ing yourself — Danny, age 7 held on Saturday, Feb. 15 ment says that "the evangelical outreach of the Blue to this friend­ from 2 to 4 p.m at the Ridge Pregnancy Center cares for Central Virginia ship tea. Boonsboro Country Club. women in pregnancy-related situations by meeting their Scones and light sandwiches will be emotional, physical and spiritual needs, enabling them available while you enjoy the per- to choose life."

i • Page 10, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION FEBRUARY 4, 2003 Liberty dominates Charleston Southern in another blowout ing day all around, to cut the lead only trailing 33-22 at the half. The Flames had three individu­ By Robbie Adams, sports editor to 14-11. Daniels use her speed and In the beginning of the second als in double figures, Tharp had 19 agility to squirt through the Flames half Kristal Tharp went crazy. She points to lead all scorers, while The Lady Flames have simply two-three zone and put up a rain­ scored 10 consecutive points for Katie Feenstra chipped in 13 points outplayed all conference competi­ bow shot over Katie Feenstra to the Flames to help extend the lead and eight boards. Junior college tion this year despite the injuries cap the run. to near 20 and put the game away transfer Aundrea Dawson also had that have come along the way. Both teams then traded baskets early for Liberty. 10 points in only 14 minutes of Individuals have stepped up when for the next few minutes Tharp Maria Daniels play. the team needed them stole the ball, gave it did try to bring EARLIER IN THE WEEK The Flames did have most, and the 69-50 quick to Tekita CSU back as she 23 turnovers, which was Liberty victory over Charleston 69 Butler, who then scored 26 points, Lli^H»in 66 something the coaching Southern last Saturday sent it back to a cut­ but was really the I staff was concerned night was no different. Charleston ^5T about after the game. 50 ting Tharp for an only offensive L Liberty opened the Southern easy two points gave option for the Eton 44 "We played with a lot of game like they have LU a 25-16 lead. Buccaneers on the intensity, and we got some many times this season on a Lost in all of the scoring was day. The Flames input from everyone, 10-2 to put the Buccaneers on their Kristina Palaimaite however, she were able to hold Tamara Ruzic to but we have to work on taking care heels early. Kristal Tharp hit an ripped down 10 rebounds in the a 2-for-10 shooting performance of the ball a bit better," Coach early three that really seemed to first half for the Flames. The and only fivepoint s for the game. Carey Green said. give the Flames a spark. Flames dominated the first half Ruzic had averaged 11 points per And so, Liberty will have to The Bucs responded though because of rebounding and some game and was leading the nation in work on a few things as they look with a 7-2 run of their own, led by tenacious defense. However, three-point field goal percentage, at to remain perfect through the Big Maria Daniels, who had an amaz- Charleston Southern hung around over 50 percent per game. South Conference this year.

LAST NIGHT'S WOMEN'S BAS­ LIBERTY 69, CHARL. SOU. 50 KETBALL GAME AGAINST COASTAL CAROUNA LIB FG VT R A ITS Jumpers lead T&F at VMI Relays OCCURRED TOO LATE FOR Thorp 7-12 2-2 1 2 19 Palaimaite 2-4 1-2 11 1 5 THIS EDITION OF CHAMPION 8 Feenstra 5-9 1-1 0 13 By Evan Falat, reporter third in the 800, while Brown won the men's SPORTS. LOG ON TO THE JOHN FISHER Jasinslcaite 1-5 0-0 5 1 2 ATHLETICS WEBPAGE FOR Stagaitiene 1-3 0-0 4 4 2 800 and Melly finishedthird . BIG SISTER — Meribeth Anderson Dawson 3-4 4-4 0 0 10 UP-TO-DATE RESULTS. Foreid 2-6 5-5 ,i 1 9 Competing in their first meet of 2003 the Other top performances for the Lady Flames grabbed 10 rebounds against Char. So. Walker 1-5 0-0 3 0 2 included first and second place finishesi n the Butler 0-2 0-0 1 1 0 i Liberty men's and women's track and field Sousa 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 | teams left the two day VMI Winter Relays on a 200 and 400 meters. DaNae Carlson won the Anderson 3-4 1-3 10 0 7 TOTALS 49 10 69 I positive measure in thanks to the jumping abil- 200 and teammate Jonisha Saunders finished FG: 26-55, 4 1.3%. 1 T:14 17, 82 4%. 3PT: i ity of Kevin Octave and Kena Butts. Octave won second. In the 400 meters Andrea Andrews 3-8,37.5% (Tharp 3-5 . Jaa inskai e 0-2, sp rts Stagaitiene o-O. Blocks: HI'ala maite 2, i the men's long jump on Saturday with a leap of edged out teammate Aniska Strachan by one Feenstra 3, Foreid, Walke . Anderson 2). Team Rebi . Stei Is: 11 Tharp 2, ! 23'03.75". The victory not only helped Octave one-hundredth of a second for first place. The Jasinskaite 2, Stagaitiene 5, Fore d. Duller). I remain on top of the Big South but also pro- Lady Flames also turned in a dominating show­ update BSC FG rr R A PTS i pelled him to his second consecutive berth in ing in the long jump, taking fiveo f the top six Compiled from various sources Wicker 0-5 o-o 3 1 0 places. Jonisha Saunders claimed first place McCoy 0-3 2-2 3 1 2 j the IC4A Indoor Track & Field Championships LaRue 3-12 0-0 1 1 8 i which take place during the first week of March. honors with a leap of 17'06". The Lady Flames Crandall 2-8 0-1 4 1) 1 Daniels 9-17 ft-8 3 2 26 When asked about the jump, Octave also notched a victory in the 4x400 relay, with a 1 Ruzic 2-10 0-0 6 1 5 time of 4:12.46. Basketball recruits rated high 1 Bryntlt , 1-3 0-0 3 0 2 i responded that he was a little sore from compet- .Jones 0-4 1-2 5 O 1 The men also had many top finishesi n the As if our highly-successful women's basketball Cherry 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 i ing in the triple jump the previous night, but Ekberg 0-1 2-4 2 0 2 j that it was nice to qualify early for the IC4A day led by second and third place finishesi n the team weren't stacked enough, the Lady Flames' TOTALS 34 6 50 55-meter dash and weight throw, and a first and FG: 17-64, 26.6%. FT: 11-1 7. 64.7*,. 3PT! I Championships so that he can now focus on his recruiting class has been rated number 58 in the 5-17. 29.4% (LoRue 2-K, Crandall 0-1. I future goals concerning qualification for the 2nd place in the 3000 meters. Jeremy Wagner country by the All-Star Girls Report. Daniels 2-3. Ruzic 1- 1. BrvanlO-ll. Blocks: 1 (Ekberg). Team Rebi (. Steals : 12 Indoor NCAA Championships and a high finish placed second in the 55-meter dash and team­ Additionally, two of its signees are ranked as top (Wicker 2, Daniels 8. Ruzic Bryant). at the IC4A Championships. mate Guifily Christolin captured third place. 100 national prospects. Michelle Parker, a 5-8 Score 1 2 TOT In the high jump Kena Butts qualified for the Tyler Biggins earned second place for his toss of Florida native, was the state's 1A Player of the Year as Liberty 33 36 69 ECAC Championships, which are the women's 46T0" in the weight throw, while Andy Musser a junior, and rated as the 45th best prospect. Leslie Charl. Sou 22 28 50 equivalent of the IC4A Championships. Butts finished third. Aaron Gogain finished first in the Jones, a 5-10 native of Raleigh, is rated at number 88 jump of 5'07" not only gave her a victory at the 3,000 meters and Ryan Otter was second. Erick by the same publication. She is a two-time All-State Harris also performed well, capturing firstplac e BIRM. Sou. 72, LIBERTY 55 ll VMI Relays, but also set a new Liberty indoor selection and also a McDonald's High School AU- record for the event. in the triple jump with a bound of 44'07.50". American nominee. LIB FG FT R A PTS Head Coach Brant Tolsma commented on Okotie 1-7 0-0 3 0 2 Also turning in strong performances for Lib­ On the men's side, signees Larry Blair and David Martin 3-7 6-6 3 3 12 the results of the meet saying "that due to a late Dees continue to be outstanding. Earlier this season, Sarchet 0-2 1-2 1 0 1 erty were the men's and women's distance run­ Monceaux 2-8 2-3 2 1 start in the season the team has to continue to Blair set a school-record with 53 points in a game. l ners, as Liberty swept the top three places in Mantlo 4-7 0-0 0 2 * Riber 0-1 0-0 1 0 0 both the men's and women's mile. Melissa work hard and has lots of progress to make Additionally, the 6-1 shooting guard posted 28 points Ward 0-0 0-0 0 o o between now and the Big South Champi­ Simmons 0-0 4-6 0 0 4 Blackston led the women with a time of 5:26.72 against high school powerhouse Mount Zion. Coach Turner 4-9 3-3 5- ' 1 11 1 and was followed by Chelsey Swanson in second onships. But that there is plenty of talent on Dunton says that Blair is also fully-qualified academi­ 11. Williams 3-4 0-1 6 ! 7 1 Borland 1-2 o-o 1 and Rebecca Parsons in third. For the men both the men's and women's teams." cally and ready to come in to Liberty. Dees, a 6-5 TOTALS 27 "8 5"5 1 ,Iosiah Melly was victorious with a 4:25.72 mile The Flames continue the 2003 indoor track guard/forward from Ohio, is also a prolific scorer. FG: 18-47, 38.3%. FT: 16-21, 76.2%. 3PT: 3-12, 25.0% (Okotie 0-4. Martin 0-2, and was followed in second place by Jason and fieldseaso n next week when they compete Earlier this season, Dees netted 81 points in two Monceaux 1-2, Mantlo 1-1. Riber 0-1, Turner 0-1, H. Williams 1-1). Blocks: 2 Brown and third place by Evan Falat. Black- at the Christopher Newport University Invita­ games, with a 43 and 38 points the next night out. (Martin. Mantlo). Team Reb:.",. Steals: 6 (Okotie, Martin, Monceaux 3, Turner), stone and Swanson later finishedsecon d and tional on February 7-8. technicals: 2 (Sarchet. Team).

BSC FG FT R A ITS James 9-11 2-9 10 1 20 Burke 2-3 0-0 4 1 4 Sigurdarson 2-5 "»-2 1 1 7 Tharp: Sophomore looks to settle down as a 'career girl' Williams 6-11 2-2 3 5 16 Walkins 3-11 2-4 7 0 10 Uilostinnyi 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 Continued from Page 12 friend but Tharp does have some horses and cats." playing pick-up somewhere, and if Loone) 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 Collins 2-4 0-0 2 2 6 core qualities that she thinks all her In the words she spoke, one the Lord does bless me with kids, Moss 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Margeitsson 0-1 0-0 1) 0 0 "I have been watching my father do friends should have such as hon­ would get a keen sense of the pas­ and if they love the game, then I Davis 1-2 0-0 4 0 3 surgeries since I was two years old," esty. "I definitely need someone Montrimas 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 sion she has for this, and the dedi­ will be there just like my family was Bailey 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Tharp said. "I grew up around it." who is trustworthy, is great being cation she harbors towards being to support me." Amerson 1-2 0-0 2 1 2 Mbyirukira 2-2 0-1 4 1 4 Recently Tharp's focus had to friends with, has a sense of humor, the best in this profession. No matter what the Lord has in TOTALS 40 12 72 shift a bit since her brother Lance, good personality and is Christian, After her schooling is done Tharp store for Tharp you can just look FG: 28-56, 50.0%. 1 Ti 8-18,44.4 %!JPT : 23, was just involved in a skiing just people that I can rely on." 8-24,33.3% (Sigurd rson -4. Williams 2-6. just wants to be able to settle down into her eyes and tell she will be a Watkinsj--,, -oone\ 0-1, C ollins '--4 accident where he broke his back. Tharp grew up in Chillicothe, and start a family. "I am more of a Margeireson 0-1, Davis 1-2 Amerson 0-1). success. Blocks: u (.1ime s L . lluik e. WatkitlG He is doing ok and is expected to Ohio about 50 miles south of settle down, get on with my career For now however you can still Colhns. Marg •irsson Mbyirukira r>). l'eam make a full recovery. "My brother is Rebi 2. Stea s: 9 (.1 lines. llurke, Columbus . She wasn't raised on a girl, unless God has something else in catch her breaking the hearts of Sigurdarson, Villiams 3, V'atkin s 2, lavis). my best friend," Tharp said, so farm but did grow up with a few dif­ Technicals: 2 (.lam es, Te im). store for me, that's how I see it now." more Big South opponents with thoughts of him have to be in the ferent pets. "I love dogs. I Years from now Tharp doesn't those pearly whites on full display Score 1 2 TOT back of her mind nonetheless. absolutely adore dogs. I have know where basketball will be in as the Lady Flames attempt to jour­ Liberty 33 22 55 Her brother may be her best schnauzers, and I also have some her life. "Hopefully I will be just Birm. Sou 35 37 72 ney back to the NCAA tournament.

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Men's conference standings Men Statisically TEAM W L per PPG Winthiop 6 2 .750 Charleston Soutliern 5 2 714 1. D. Gathings (HP) 20.1 UNC Asheville 5 2 .714 2. T. Butler (CC) 19.8 Liberty 4 3 .571 3. R.Arringlon(RU) 16.5 Radford 3 5 .375 RPG Elon 3 5 .375 1. D. Gainings (HP) 8.2 Coastal Carolina 2 5 .286

FEBRUARY 4, 2003 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page 11 Flames splits two games with national runners-up By Becca Smith, reporter 1 u " I* >\w plw goals under two min- doubleheader 7-5. when Captain Ben Wilson scored his serious offensive disadvantage. apart Lu Tlie Flames hit the road for the r* answered again The second game stared off simi­ second goal of the night on the power Liberty would need to find a dif­ last time in the regular-season this before the first intermission with a lar to the previous night with Michi­ play. The game stayed even until ferent place for the offense, and it past weekend, as they traveled up to goa from defenseman JeffSmale, gan getting a score early, with Liberty under four minutes left in regulation. came from the stick of sophomore Ann Arbor to take on ACHA power­ sending the teams to the locker room quickly tying the game on a short- A roughing call on the Flames forced defenseman Joe Bellew. His shot, house, University of Michigan. The knotted „p at three. handed goal from Smale. The game the team to spend half of the remain­ with 31 seconds left in the game, got Hie entire second period was seen took a different turn as UM scored ing time on the defensive, and there past traffic and as it found the twine Wolverines, last year's national nin- w ners-up, returned 23 of 27 players "h the Flames killing off penalties, the next two goals and led 3-1 after were under two minutes left when it of the Michigan goal, the Liberty including two 5-on-3 disadvantages. 20 minutes. returned to 5-on-5. bench, along with numerous family from that team. As of Saturday, UM. 1 sat at number two in the Central Wring the period Liberty was able to For the second day in a row, the LU got the puck deep, and pulled and friends that had traveled to the Region. But despite this, LU split two score two goals, one from Jonathan second period was filled with penal­ goalie Kevin Rainey for the extra game erupted in celebration, as for games with them, 5-7 and 6-5. Ziegler, his nth, and the other from ties as both team had numerous skater. But, the extra man did not the first time in the game the Flames Jordan Davies, his 10th. Michigan power play opportunities. LU scored even prove to be needed. As soon as had the lead, at 6-5. The first game saw scoring come was able to put a score up of its own two unanswered goals to tie the Ben Wilson hit the ice, Smale ripped fast and furious. The Wolverines With 2.1 seconds left, there were and the game stood at 5-4 Liberty, game up 3-3 midway through the a slap shot that found its way past the struck first a minute and a half into still tense moments. A face-off in the heading into the final period. period. Michigan came roaring back Michigan goaltender and tied the the game on a backhand shot that LU zone led to a UM shot, deflected While the Flames had the lead, to retake the lead to 4-3 by the end of game with 1:38 left. to center ice. As the finalbuzze r snuck over LU goalie Kevin Rainey's they were forced to kill off an the second. UM seemingly put die sounded, Liberty players swarmed shoulder. The Flames quickly tied Twenty seconds later, a "post- interference penalty that occurred game away at the 5:50 mark of the whistle scuffle" landed Pearce and off the bench and mobbed each other the score with a goal from freshman at the end of the second period, third period with a power play goal to McDonald, two of Liberty's top in front of their net. center Paul McDonald, his 18th of and UM tied the game 54 seconds make it 5-3. three scorers in the box. Two the season. Liberty then took the The Flames (14-4-1) have two into the third. The Wolverines Where earlier in the season this Wolverines were also penalized, lead when Josh Pearce hit the back of remaining home games before the then took the lead a minute later, may have spelled disaster for the keeping the game at even strength the net, after receiving a pass from Nationals, this Saturday vs. Duke, and Liberty never recovered. A Flames, Saturday night would prove on the ice, even though LU had a Rob Dinning. and the 15th vs. NC State. late Wolverine goal at the 16:46 different. Liberty The scoring continued as Michi- mark sealed the win, and the got it back to a gantiedandtooktheleadbackwith Flames fell in the first game of the one-goal game Tennis prepped for a new season

By Kyle Adams, reporter two singles position. Also returning from last year's team The Liberty men's tennis team took are Kenan Bell, Joel Moylan and Ernesto the court for the first time this weekend Malagrino. All three will have more against Clemson University in South opportunities to contribute this season as they move up in the depth charts. Carolina. Clemson is currently ranked 33rd in the country by the Inter-colle­ Priit Pihl, a freshman from Estonia, is giate Tennis Association and swept the the top newcomer for the 2003 campaign. match 7-0. Pihl had a strong fall season, reaching the doubles finals of the Virginia Tech The match was a trial-by-fire for the Invitational, and the coaching staff Flames, who lost two of their top three expects him to continue to improve as the players from last season and were play­ season progresses. Another freshman, FILE PHOTO ing against a team much different from Josh Stone, a North Carolina native, LIGHT THE LAMP — Jim Bellew attacks the net during a game against Robert Morris eariier this year. most Big South schools. With this week­ rounds out the men's team. end's match, the strongest competition The Flames finished seventh out of Liberty will see all year, already behind eight last year in the Big South, then lost them, here is an idea of what to expect to eventual champion Charleston Softball motivated for another run from the Flames spring season. Southern in the first round of the con­ By Kyle Adams, reporter championship game. Senior Ricardo Shinozaki and sopho­ ference tournament. Adding teams like Goc is one of three seniors on the team more Luiz Rino, both from Sao Paulo, Clemson to the schedule can only make Liberty students were so excited when and followed up her All-Tournament per­ Brazil, will lead the men's squad. help build the program, and the Flames the snow started falling last week, but, the formance with a strong fall season. Hahn, Shinozaki, the team captain and the hope to show how much they have snow is starting to get a little old. And for the best defensive centerfielder in the con­ Flames number one singles player, com­ improved when they head to the 2003 the Lady Flames softball team, the snow is ference, tied Maska with eight home runs peted at the ITA Region II Big South tournament in April. getting really old. Winter weather has kept and led the team with 26 RBI. Allison Championships last fall in Chapel Hill, For the Lady Flames' tennis team, the team practicing indoors when they Terry, another sure-handed fielder will be N.C. Rino, Shinozaki's doubles partner many of the faces will be familiar ones. would rather be outside preparing to next to her in left and freshman Whitney in the fall, is another experienced player Liberty returns four of the top six play­ defend their Big South title. Trigg will move into right field. who will be counted on in the number ers from last year's team, including Liberty returns nine players from last Ali Thompson returns as the team's ace, sophomores Maria Sole and Andreea year's championship team, but was still feeling and throwing much better after Cotuna. Sole spent most of last spring picked to finish fourth in the conference being slowed by shoulder and knee surgery as the team's number one singles spot preseason poll. The lack of respect has not last year. Freshmen Brittany Mills, Britney while Cotuna redshirted. Now that gone unnoticed by Lady Flames players and Morris and Adrienne Daniels will help Cotuna is eligible, expect her to compete coaches. Thompson with the pitching duties. A lot of for the top roster spot. "We'll use that during the year," head the players are the same, but the team is April Herrmann, Alison Cho and coach Paul Wetmore said. "Every time we go different. After struggling to close out Brooke Garman are the returning play­ play a conference team, it will be against the games last year, the team turned the corner ers from last year. Herrmann and guys that voted us fourth." when it entered the fifth inning of an NCAA Garman are team co-captains, and Cho The Lady Flames have very different tournament game tied 0-0 with number- has been a member of the team since its ideas about where they will finish and are one ranked UCLA. inception. looking to make another run at the confer­ "By playing UCLA last year, this whole Freshman twins Ana and Clara ence crown. Three of their starters, center- team thought to themselves, you know Gonzales-Dorado, from Argentina will fielder Lauren Hahn, pitcher Ali Thomp­ what, we can play with them," Wetmore make a big impact as newcomers to the son, and first baseman Amanda Goc were said. "We can't look back. We've established team. Both split time at the number two All-Tournament team selections. Third a foundation." singles spot, and Ana played three baseman Lindsey Schwinn is back after a matches as the team's number one. They broken arm ended her season last year will strengthen the middle of the two while she was leading the Big South with a and three positions, as well as add a .362 batting average. The rest of the lineup solid doubles team to the roster. is more experienced and six talented fresh­ men add depth to a team that went l-for-40 Last season the Lady Flames finished in pinch-hit situations last season. eighth in the conference and bowed out of the tournament in the first round. 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By Andrew Martin, reporter

Liberty University's men's basketball team has alternated wins and losses since a Dec. 30 defeat by the University of Virginia. Continu­ ing to follow this trend, the Flames lost to Birmingham Southern College 72-55 Wednes­ day night. Trailing by only two points at halftime 35- 33, the Flames began the second half cold, which gave the Panthers an opportunity to increase their lead. The Panthers opened the second half with a quick 7-0 run to extend their lead to nine points when junior Harry Williams buried a three-pointer for the Flames to stop the bleeding. The next offensive set for the Flames saw Glyn Turner connect on a jumper with 15:41 remaining in the second half. The bucket pulled the Flames to within four at 42-38, but was the last score for them until 9:26. The drought lasted over six minutes and found the Flames trailing by 19 when it was over. Turner scored a career-high 11 points on the night, going 3-3 from the free throw line and shooting 4-for-9 from the floor. The Panthers hit the boards hard on the night, out rebounding the Flames 40-27, while recording 15 on the offensive end. Con­ trolling the glass helped Birming­ ham Southern in an effort to outscore the Flames 19-6 on second-chance points. Panther's Josiah James led the team in rebounding with 10, while also dropping 20 points to lead all scorers in the contest. Der­ rick Williams and Corey Watkins added dou­ ble figures at 16 and 10, while Watkins also supplied seven rebounds. With 4:59 left in the first half, Turner con­ nected on a jumper to give the Flames a two- point lead at 28-26. It was the last time the Flames would lead in the game. They then hit on only three of 10 shots to finish the half. On the game the Flames shot 38.3 percent from the floor, going l8-for-47, while the Pan­ thers shot an even 50 percent on 28-of-56 shooting. Homecoming for Flames super freshman Jeremy Monceaux turned out to be a forget­ table experience. Heralding from nearby Odenville, Alabama, Monceaux scored a state record 4,555 points in his career for Parkway Christian, but on the night he scored a well- below-average seven points with a 2-for-8 shooting performance. Gabe Martin led the Flames in scoring with 12 points. He was a perfect 6-6 from the char­ ity stripe in the effort. LU's next game is on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at Elon in the finalcontes t of its four-game road swing. The Flames will later return to the JOHN FISHER Vines Center to host the UNC Asheville Bull­ ABOVE THE REST — Kristina Palaimaite scored just five points against Charleston Southern but had two blocks and 11 rebounds in a 69-50 win. dogs on Feb. 10.

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Men's Basketball ..... 2/5 @ Elon, 7 p.m. Kristai Tharp: The girl next door 2/10 vs. UNC Asheville, 7 p.m.

Women's Basketball By Robbie Adams, sports editor "That's a great honor, but I am no beauty queen...that's not me." She has received lots of 2/6 vs. Hampton, 6 p.m. With a three-point shot that has broken the attention for some of these achievements and 2/8 vs. UNC Asheville, 7 p.m. hearts of many Liberty foes and a smile that could awards then and now. "The attention is a lot to light the Vines Center by itself, Kristai Tharp has get used to. I just look at it as an opportunity Track & Field etched herself into Liberty lore. from (Sod to glorify him through everything I am Beyond all the numbers though, Tharp is just doing." Through it all, Tharp has just focused on • CNU Invitational, Newport "the girl next door," with a warm, friendly person­ tlie tut ure and does not let any of these treasures News, Va. Feb. 7-8, TBA ality and a demeanor that could comfort even the run her life. Instead, she is more con­ Coming up next week most nervous individual. cerned with other things. She does not let success go to her head either. She is as focused on the team bus in Champion Sports... Tharp once scored 58 points in a high school as she is on the court but for different game and when asked to comment about it just reasons. Thai)) plans to use her bas­ • We're off responded, "I was on," then gave credit to her ketball skills to prepare herself for the next week, but coach saying, "Coach just said, 'Get Tharp the career she has always desired. "Animals are a cheek out the ball.'" She was named All-American Christian love of my life," Tharp said. She plans on Feb.11 issue Athlete of the Year as well as the 2000 Ohio State attending Ohio State University starting this as we report women's Player of the Year (she shared that summer to pursue a career as a veterinarian. on Coach award with current men's phenom lx'bron She wants to follow in her father and grandfa Karcher's new James). She was also the 1 loniecoining and ther's footsteps in this pursuit. recruits. Prow Queen her senior year. JHN lMSIIl-.K Please see THARP, Page 10 DISH IT OFF — Tharp is second in scoring for LU.

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