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Tuesday, February 8, 2011 • V o lu m e 28 Is s u e 14 Girson a j oyous occasion to leave Liberty Campus pastor trades post for local church

AMANDA SULLIVAN qmsullivan3@ liberty.edu

A white plate sits on a cherry-colored confer­ ence table, filled to the brim with chocolate chip cookies that are decorated with white icing and tiny pink and red heart-shaped sprinkles. A tri­ folded piece of notebook pa­ per lies across the top of the cookies. The name scrawled across simply reads: Dwayne. Aw, man. I’m going to get sugar diabetes,” he said with Photo Provided . a foriorn look on his face, CHANGING THE WORLD — Jonathan Falwell shares in the celebration of a new well in Guatemala. knowing what the note’s CARSON words would say He gingerly opened the note and began to read. Tne note spoke of how much a couple of students would miss Senior Working to save lives Campus Pastor Dwayne Carson once he vacates his position at Liberty University Godparent Home mom raises money to build well in Guatemala “If I’ve read this once, I’ve read it a hundred times,” Carson said of the letter’s contents and . CRYSTAL HEAVNER the recent onslaught of encouraging notes and to please the demanding horm ones. shooting two years ago; streams of baked goods. [email protected] and appetites of the nearly dozen tears pour out ofher eyes and her Carson’s 22 years at Liberty will soon come pregnant women in her care. strong voice becomes quiet and to an end as the pastor trades his college student small, dark-haired woman Hall lives in Forest with her cracked. centered post for a position at a local church scurries efficiently around husband Dick who works at BGF “I need to see something good in Westerville, Ohio. Carson will take on the A the large kitchen, tidying Industrial in Alta Vista. She owns the from this — something that lives on,” position of Spiritual Director at Genoa Baptist everyone’s messes, stirring the sloppy floral shop Sheer Elegance and has Hall said. Church. joe mix, offering food, answering been working in the Liberty Godpar­ Hall has worked as a Sunday ^Carson’s presence at Liberty will be missed questions, calling out short orders ent Home as a home mom for eight school teacher and AWANA leader greatly Chancellor Jerry Falwell Ir said. and occasionally munching on a years. W hen asked what her duties for over 20 years. She loves God and “Dwayne has played a critical role in making are she laughs and says, “Everything.” knows the Bible, but last February Liberty’s spiritual life programs unique,” Falwell fry or two as she boiled them in said. “When he told me his decision a few weeks vegetable oil. Hall is cheery and vivacious talk­ when she went on a mission trip ago, I told him that, while we hate to see liim “I usually bake them, but today ing about her work, her family and to Guatemala, her way of thinking leave, I truly believed that, if he never worked they didn’t want them baked,” she the girls at the home. However, the changed. as a full time pastor in a local church, he would said with a slight roll of her eyes. second she brings up the name of See W E L L on A2 always wonder whether he missed part of God’s Kay Hall is used to working hard her grandson Joshua, who died in a calling for his life. He agreed.” See C AR SO N on A3 VTAG funding Local businesses increases to help fund study JONATHAN PARKER TAYLOR OVERHULTZ a Center like this,” said Lee Beau­ jparker17@ liberty.edu toverhu(tz@ liberty.edu mont, director of auxiliary services Virginia residents attending Lib­ said erty University and other private A study is currently underway in The first phase of the study will colleges are expected to receive a Lynchburg to see if a civic center take approximately three months. -UTH BIBBY boost in tuition assistance. would be economically feasible for “(Tlie study) will show if one, Gov. Bob McDonnell’s higher TIME TO APPLY — Virginia students nnay receive added VTAG fund­ the area. can we support it and two, where education initiatives passed two key ing this year. The study is being partly funded would be the best place for it,” votes towards becoming law this by Liberty University, one of the Beaumont said. “Tliere are pros week. compared to $2,600 currently. the Commonwealth a job-magnet major stakeholders for the Region and cons to putting it on unde­ McDonnell’s plan — the Virginia The legislation, which calls for in the years ahead, and that starts 2000 Economic Development veloped land and there’s pros and Higher Education Opportunity Act $50 million in college-level spend­ with ensuring we have a well-edu­ Council. Centra Health, Areva, cons to putting it downtown.” ol 2011 — increases Virginia Tu­ ing, garnered unanimous support cated workforce,” McDonnell said Babcock and Wilcox are also con­ According to Beaumont, the city , ition Assistance Grants (VTAG) from the House of Delegates and in a press release. “Every Virginian tributing. has had a civic center on its wish by $3 million to state students at­ the Senate Finance Committee. deserves the opportunity to access "Tlie initial part of the study will list tor years. tending private colleges. Students “We are committed to putting higher education and pursue their be a feasibility study to see if there should receive $2,700 per year, in place die policies that will make dreams.” is basically enough support for SefVTAGo«A2 See CIVIC on A3

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action in a Christmas card. The card read: “Our letter this year is different than years before... we would like to help change (a) small village and build a 90 .well in our grandson’s name. It would ^Words be called ‘Joshua’s Well’ and that would AROUND LIBERTY help other children live in memory of Day of Purity Rally to be held Josh. Ifyou could help us with this in any way, even the smallest gift would help Liberty's Student Government Association (SGA) will host bring life to many.” a worship service that will include a purity pledge sign­ She only sent it to 150 people. The ing held from 8 to 10 p.m. Feb. 13 in the Schilling Center. money was to be sent in to World Help. The event is open to the public for those who want to sign W hen Joshua’s mother, Tlunmy their name showing their commitment to living a lifestyle Cupp, received the card, she called Hall of sexual purity until marriage. The service is a part of the immediately and told her that it was ex­ celebration of the eighth annual Day of Purity on Valentine's actly the kind of memorial she was hop­ Day. Corporate worship singing led by Zechariah's Song and REACHING OUT— (Above) Kay and Dick Hall bring hope to the children of Guatemala. ing to make to commemorate her son’s prayer counselors will also be featured at the event. (Below) Children enjoying clean water. life. "Tlie Holy Spirit just washed over me Missions Emphasis Week and I felt such peace about it," Cupp said. The spring semester's Missions Emphasis Week will re­ ♦ Hall raised $15,000 in two Joshua’s mother blogged about the volve around the theme "Ethnos" as students, faculty and idea, and it reached the computer ot a guests explore people groups and cultures of the world. The months to build the life giv- , Tlieresa Taylor of Tennessee. Her son, events will take place Feb. 13-18. Speakers include Steve ing well in Guatemala. Freddy, was a soldier who had been Saint, Dr. Wess Stafford, and David Platt. Missionaries as serving in Haiti for two years. Tlie young well as mission agency representatives will set up camp in man was shot in early L^ecember and the back hallway of DeMoss throughout the week to answer died on Christmas day of 2010. questions or share stories.For more information on MEW, lit up with a smile “Just like a lifetime He made his mother a beneficiary contact [email protected]. movie," Hall said. of his will and told her, “My heart is in On the bus, the Halls and the rest of Haiti. People in Haiti have no hope.” Intellectual Property Law WELL coiitimiedjivm AI those on the trip were quiet and con­ His mother wanted to commemorate templative. the life of her son, which he spent help­ Symposium Working among poverty stricken vil­ “No one could speak. We just looked ing others, in a special way She called The School of Law's Intellectual Property Law Sympo­ lagers wlio ate only tlie beans and rice at each other." Sally Huan at World Help to see how sium will focus on patents, trademarks and copyrights. The World Help gave them, lived in shoddy W hen Carlos Vargous, the director much money was needed to finish Josh­ symposium will be held Feb. 13 and include three panels, shelters of mud, scrap metal and wood, of the compound where they worked ua’s well. Huan told her there was still consisting of nine attorneys, according to Doug Waters, and drank the same water they bathed got on the bus, Hall told him, “I teel so $14,000 to be raised. president of the law school's Intellectual Property and Tech­ in. Hall and her husliand were struck by guilty... so bad.” “I’ll wire you the money,” Tliylor said." nology Law Society (IPTech). James Creekmore, president of the needs ofothers. Hall described his response as straight In about two months, Kay Hall rai.sed The Creekmore Law Firm, is moderating the discussion pan­ One day Hall was boarding the bus from Cjod — out of the integrity of his $ 15,000 to build a life-giving well for an els and co-sponsoring the event with IPTech. "It should be an after handing out food rations and be­ heart. entire village of Guatemalans. excellent educational and networking opportunity," Waters ing followed around by a young mother “Oh no, no! L^o not feel guilty "Iliat Reflecting over the past few months, said. To register in advance, call 888-966-2504. and her two little girls. Hall’s husband is not from God. That is from the devil. Hall said she related closely to Moses Dick handed her a water that she was to You cannot help everyone. Maybe you when God called him to do something drink to keep from getting heat stroke. can help one. Maybe you can help two. bigger than he believed he could. Holocaust survivor to speak She looked up and saw the trio standing Maybe you can just pray or tell someone “Dick and I prayed, 'Do above and Irving Roth, Holocaust survivor and director of Holocaust together One of the little girls was only who can help," Carlos said. beyond what I could ever ask or think,’" Research Center, will speak during a Genocide Symposium three years old, and she looked up into Clirlos’ words replayed in Hall's mind, Hall said. “We are so tilled with what Tuesday, Feb. 15. The School of Law and American Asso­ Hall’s eyes then down at her water bottle, but she felt helpless to tell people. God has done.” ciation of Christian Counselors will sponsor the symposium, then back into her eyes. "I don’t know people with that kind which will be held from 2 to 7:15 p.m. in the School of Law 'She was asking me for the water,” Hall of money 1 only know people who work ♦ HEAVNER is a news writer. Supreme Courtroom. "Ghosts of Rwanda," a documentary, said. hard every d.iy," she said. will be shown at 7 p.m. "God has blessed us to live in a free When Hall gave the bottle to the little L^espite this, she decided to trust Ciod country where we can change our laws to protect human life girl, she cradled the water and her tace and just sit down and write her plan of and has provided us the resources to help the persecuted. Most people have no idea of the extent of genocide. This genocide symposium will be life-changing," School of Law ■VTAG Lvntiniialjroni AI "Private colleges save the Tlie plan .ilso calls for in­ Dean Matthew Staver said. For more information, visit law. state many millions of dol­ creased need-based financial Iiberty.edu or email [email protected]. C’hancellorjerry Falwelljr., lars each year by educating grants and low-interest loans who serves on the governor’s students less expensively ♦ Gov. McDonneirs for low- and middle-income 44-memlu'r higher educa­ than the state system seems families. tion commission, is pleased to be able to do," Falwell, one Virginia Higher Educa­ “Over the past decade, col­ with the state’s commitment of eight college presidents tion Opportunity Act of lege tuition has doubled, and to VT'ACi funding. on the commission, said. that is simply not acceptable," corrections “Private college presidents The governor’s plan in­ 2011 includes increased McDonnell said. “The col­ in Virginia were hoping to corporates strategies from funding for VTAG and lege cost burden has shitted heavily to tuition-paying par­ ♦ The Champion would like to extend an avoid a cut in the amount the commission’s three classroom technology. apology for a title published in the sports Virginia students receive primary oLijectives — eco­ ents and their families." section of last week's paper. through I’AG. because of nomic opportunity reform- McIDonnell plans to use enrollment growth, $2.2 based investment and af­ the $50 million investment The title used was printed in innocence, as million in new funding was fordable access, according to in several areas, including the Champion was unaware of its untoward needed to keep the grant a press release. “Good jobs come from a $ 13 million lor undergradu­ double entendre. to each Virginia student at "'rlie governor is facing good education, and by grad­ ate financial assistance; $1 While we will endeavor to be more con­ $2,600,” Falwell said. "All of a tight budget and it would uating more degrees, Virgin­ million to enhance class­ scious of these things in the future, we would the private college presidents have been very easy for him ians will be able to better room technology; $3 million like to make it known that vulgarity was not were thrilled when the gover­ to justify major cuts in edu­ compete for the top jobs and to expand online courses; $3 nor announced a $3 million cation funding," Falwell said. high incomes of our global million for VTAG grants; the intent of the headline. increase in TAG funding. We “Instead, he invited many col­ economy," McDonnell said and $30 million to increase deeply appreciate the gover­ lege presidents to serve on in a press release. enrollment, graduation and ♦ Last week's headline "Liberty Council nor’s recognition of the im­ the commission and look for 'Tlie state will focus on retention rates, and math, Lawsuit" should have read "Liberty Counsel portant role played by private ways to improve education strengthening science, tech­ science, technology and en­ Lawsuit." colleges in Virginia." and make it aH'ordable an d , nology, engineering and gineering degrees. Falwell said VTAG fund­ accessible to as many Virgin­ math degree fields through a Tlie higher education re­ ing saves the state since it ians as possible. He should private-public partnership. form legislation awaits a Sen­ ♦ The Champion is reprinting this week costs $6,600 per year to edu­ be commended for his lead­ Tlie governor wants the ate vote. due to updates in several stories that were cate a student at a state col­ ership." state to place excess revenue not received because of e-mail trouble. lege, compared to a $2,600 Mcl')onnell has set a goal in a “rainy day” fund to curb ♦ PARKER Is a news iiwestment tor independent of graduating 100,000 more tuition surges and maintain writer. schools. degrees in the next 15 years. higher education initiatives.

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CARSON coiitwufJIroDiAI fyi Tlic decision to leave was a difficult one to make. ♦ In honor of Campus Pastor Dwayne "I'ln having that (bittersweet) emotion Carson's last days, Associate Director of right now, maybe kind ot the other way," Car­ Spiritual Life Directors and Discipleship son said. “I’ve got a lot of people right now Pastor Michael Miller created an acrostic that are sad that we are leaving, but that's how describing some of the lessons he I felt all these years when people were leav­ learned from Carson. Miller created the ing." acrostic using the words: Dwayne Carson. Miller's decision to create the acrostic 'Hie choice to move to Ohio was not made was derived from Carson's reputation alone, as Carson also had to consider how for using acrostics and acronyms in his the decision would impact his family. liberty church sermons and student leadership "i've watched him take this journey slowly, lessons — often referred to as"Dwayne- cautiously, seeking the Lord, in order to find isms." out where he can serve Cod to the fullest,” daughter and Resident Assistant Kristi Car­ D-Dedication son said." rill sad to move to Ohio, I'm sad to W - Wisdom (patience and timing) come back to Liberty and not have my dad A - Adaptability (flexibility) here, but I know that this is an incredible op­ Y-Yielding (to authority) portunity God has given him so mostly I'm N - Negotiating (working with people) E-Elephants just proud to have a dad who would leave FAREWELL PRESENT — Chancellor Jerry Falwell Jr. presented Senior Campus Pastor everything he's known for 22 years to follow Dwayne Carson with a rocking chair as a going away gift in Convocation on Monday. C - Coaching Christ. He's an amazing example to me and A - Availability (why he spends so my siblings.” m uch tim e in th e dining hall) Considering his immediate family in the "Dwayne Carson is R - Repetition leads to retention (or decision-making process was not an option. results) However, Carson also had to reflect on how the major tool that S-Shepherding (ministry) his absence would impact his “adopted” fami­ 0 - Outlook (he's a walking calendar) ly members such as Campus Pastors Michael God has used over N - Names (his ability to learn and re­ Miller and Chris L^eitsch, both of whom he the last 11 years of member names) has mentored for several years. "He is 0 mentor, a pastor, a role model, a my life to make me Carson is mainly know'n lor his influ­ father figure and a friend,” Deitsch said. “I the man and pastor guess you would sum it up like this: Dwayne ence on the Office of Student ot Leadership, I’Moro PunviDH' where he helped develop the SLD program Carson is the major tool that God has used CARSON FAMILY — Campus Pastor I am today." and further the I\/\ and prayer leader posi­ over the last 11 years of my life to make me Dwayne Carson (middle) and his wife, tions. Fncouraging students to seek Ciod the man and pastor I am today.” Donlta (right), with children (from left) — Chris Deitsch in all they do as been one of (.'arson’s main Carson's presence at Liberty has been Kristi, Kaltlyn, Klayton, and Kirk. somewhat of a staple for many students, even mantras during his time at I ,iberty, tolling the those who were not a part of the student said. "He said, 'Well, I guess I was leavingyou, will preach a sermon to me on the values of student loaders to pour into the lives of their leadership team. too.'” Genoa Baptist Church. He preaches this ser­ group members “Through my experiences with him in Stu­ Although, the transition to a new place is mon and says, ’every head bowed and every "God purposefully prunes his productive dent Leadership and just seeing him around a little bittersweet, Carson knows that this eye closed. Alright, Dwayne, 1 want you to producer in order to bo more productive and campus, he always has a smile on his face and move is God’s plan, he said. come forward and say you re coming to Ge­ to roach his or her fullest potential." Clarson asks how I'm doing," senior and former Spiri­ Genoa Baptist Church has been actively noa." told the SLDs in his last mooting. tual Life Director (SLD) Danielle Cunning­ pursuing Dwayne since 1999 by Senior Pas­ In November 2010, Carl again requested He also challenged the Sl.Ds to adopt 1 ham said. "He is very much a father figure for tor Frank Carl. that Carson join his stafi at Genoa. Carl Thessalonians 2 for their lives, leaving them me. He just has something that draws you in "Frank Carl asked me to come to Genoa begged Dwayne simply to come visit the with one final challenge from founder Dr and makes-you feel safe and secure.” in 1999 to be his associate pastor - to be church and see how the congregation was Jerry Falwell Sr. Carson has received similar comments my Joshua,’ he said.” Carson said. "I told him, going, Carson said. “Pray as if everything depends on God,” from many students, expressing their sadness I don't think I'm leaving l.iberty anytime "Frank asked me if I was in a place whore Carson .said. “Work as if everything depends at his leaving. soon." I could consider leaving Liberty and 1 told on you." "I had one student who said, I can’t be­ “In 2003, Frank brings some kids to Liber­ him that I would consider," Carson said. lieve you're leaving me,' and I said when do ty for College For A Weekend, and we invite On Jan. 17, Dwayne called C\irl and said, you graduate, and he said ‘In May'," so I said, him over to the house for dinner," l')wayne "Frank, we accept your invitation to join your ♦ SULLIVAN is a graduate assistant working for the Liberty Champion. “W hat were you going to do to me?” Carson said. "Sitting on the sofa, he decides that he start:

CIVIC amtiimcdjroiu A l would be added traffic congestion. to attract talent." Chancellor Jerr)' Falwell Jr. said'. has grown 15.78 percent and is the So there's a lot of value putting it in Liberty could also potentially “Liberty might be that anchor ten­ fifth fastest growing city in Virginia. “Whether it was funding, po­ undeveloped areas but then again benefit from a civic center ant for Lynchburg and it might bo “Ifyou look at the latest, there are litical will or competing priorities, it you don’t have some of the eco­ According to Beaumont, de­ loss expensive for L.iborty to rent obviously a lot more people in the just never materialized," Beaumont nomic spin oH? pending on whore the center is than to expand Vinos as well. 'The area that may make this thing a real­ said. "We've been seriously kicking 'Flie addition of a civic center to built, the school would use the study will answer all those ques­ ity,” Beaumont said. it around for a year now.” the area could stimulate economic space for events such as convoca­ tions.” “Liberty is ro.sponsible tor most The study will also show the pros growth and an added appeal to the tion, sports and concerts. “Once we get that back we will of l-ynchburg's population growth,” and cons of where to place the cen­ area. "I want to explore all the options analyze it and if says go forward we said F'alwell. “'Ihat growth may ter in the City 'A center could make companies before we add seating to Vinos. will look at the second stop," Beau­ make the difi'eronco especially since "One benefit of having it in a more competitive when they’re Vines is a wonderful facility but mont said. ‘At any point in time it the nearest competing civic centers downtown area is the economic looking to relocate or trying to parking is limited for basketball could be that the study finds there's in Koanoko and Salem are more spin offi" Beaumont said. “But then attract quality employees," Beau­ games. Many cities in the nation too many of them (civic centers) than 40 years old.” again there are a lot of challenges — mont said. “If you've got kids and are only able to support a civic and it doesn't make sense." it costs a lot of money ‘cause you're you've got different events, it makes ' center like this by leasing to a ma­ According to the U.S. Census Bu­ ♦ OVERHULTZ is the editor demolishing buildings and there (Lynchburg) look more appealing jor university as an anchor tenant,” reau, in the last 10 years, l.ynchburg in chief.

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avc n^inutes, save a* fine? The illusion of liberty in Egypt

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For nearly two weeks all eyes have been on Egypt, many wishing it a new' start, but few real­ izing what that could truly mean. Public protests broke out late January in Egypt as widespread anger at President Hosni Mubarak and his regime came to a boil. Citi­ zens believed that Mubarak’s nearly 30-year reign of Egypt has been tolerated too long and that the democracy they supposedly have is not working. Unfortunately, behind the cries of the Egyp­ tian people for a new constitution and real form of democracy are the calculating plans of the Muslim Brotherhood. A political faction founded in Egypt in 1928, the Muslim Brother­ hood's longtime goal has been the implementa­ tion of Shari ah law, an extremist interpretation of Islamic law, acciirding to a report from the Fines for walking, talking Investigative Project on 'I’errorism (IP'F). “The vast majority of Sunni terrorist groups - including al Qaeda, Egyptian Islamic Jihad, ANDREW GULA “1 have had about half a dozen positive hits on it and Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad are [email protected] ten times that many against it.," said Jettress in an Arkansas all derived from the Muslim Brotherhood," the l^emocrat Clazette article. report said. istoning to music. ( iatcliing up witli himily back The New York Senator was quick to jump to the attack Though the group is outlawed in Egypt, it is home, ll'xting friciul.s hctvvccn classcs. in order to defend such a sacred and infinitely vital bill— unofficially tolerated by the current Mubarak’s LJ All ol the ahove are normal way.s to fill tix' even if he apparently did not know anything about what government and currently has a large following otherwise-boring time spent walking horn l')eMoss to had caused the original bills author to withdraw his own among the Egyptian people, according to the C!anipus North, or walking to pick up a car that seems like proposal. New York Times. it is parked three miles away. "Shame on [Sen. Jeffress]... You also tile a bill because it While the Brotherhood has not been overtly Ikit these completely normal pastimes are actually may be a cornerstone tor others to use. it is important to active in the recent protests, it is a well-known unwise. In fact, pedestrians who participate in such pursuits press the issue, because it is an issue worthy of the pressure, opposition to Mubarak’s regime and stands are unable to properly navigate a street. Cllearly, a guy walk­ rhere is a definite, demonstrated need tor this legislation,” posed to take power over Egypt depending on ing ilown the sidewalk while on the phone with his cousin said Kruger in a CBS News article. how the people sway is clearly a disaster waiting to happen to all nearby pedestri­ Monestly, this is just getting a little ridiculous. As adults, Should someone overlook the Muslim ans and vehicles. college students should be more than able to decide Brotherhood’s terrorist otVspring, they may I'his is what New York state Senator C\u l Kruger would whether or not they listen to Usher and Jason Mraz while wonder what the harm would be to leave Egypt like to convince C'ongress. In a proposed bill, Kruger claims walking to class, or if they can answer the phone when their in the control of such a well-established politi­ that anyone who uses an electronic device while walking boss calls to change their work schedule. cal group. To put it simply, this political faction is a potential hazard to themselves and anyone else. His It senators really think pedestrians who are, as Kruger would not simply stop at Egypt. planned bill even comes with a punishment tor anyone said, “engaged in some kind of wired activity," are actually 'I'he Muslim Brotherhood has already who is wild enough to want to listen to their il’od while dangerous, then they should teel free to take a page from vowed to void the 1979 peace treaty with Is­ walking, a teat that is he must see as being— as difficult the British Health and Safety police. In 2008, this same rael should it come into power, according to as walking a tightrope: a $ 100 tine for each offense. “problem" was dealt with in l.ondon and resulted in the the New York 'Limes. This would be the end of “Were taught from knee-high to look in both directions, wrapping of iconic East London’s Brick Lane’s lampposts Israel’s most important alliance in the Middle wait, listen and then cross. You can pertorm none ot those with white, fluffy rugby goalpost cushions. Eastern world. functions ifyou are engaged in some kind of wired activity,” An eye-sore, yes, and certainly expensive, but it seemed In addition, the Muslim Brotherhood has .said Kruger in a New York 'I'imes article. to solve the problem for the Brits. The pads did not last made it clear that its goals are not simply to take Is that so? long— as would be expected - but it proved to be an control of Egypt, but to extend itself as far as At any given time on any given college campus around example ofwhat a bad idea it was to the rest ot the world, possible. the world, you can tind hundreds ifnot thousands ofstu- in fact, it remained the only “sate street” to be built. This “It is the nature of Islam to dominate, not to dents te.xting, talkingto triends, listening to music, eating, is probably because the government felt so silly for ever be dominated, to impose its law on all nations A N P walking all at the same time. Some people may t'ind having considered taking thousands of dollars out'of their and to extend its power to the entire planet," that these activities produce a slower-moving pedestrian, budget to fill every street with padded lampposts and police Muslim Brotherhood founder Hassan al-Ban- but are they really all that dangerous? officers to stop distracted bypassers. na said in “The Broken Crescent.” Apparently not, because Kruger's biggest supporter, An absurd solution to an absurd "crime" makes the most While the situation in Egypt seems to be Arkansas state Senator Jimmy Jettress, actually withdrew sense, in this case. We can only hope that the rest of Con­ gradually improving with the new steps the his support Irom this national campaign due to receiving so gress will see the lack of common sense in Kruger’s bill. government has taken, this is not the time to many email complaints. breathe a sigh of relief Egypt is tar from out of 1 lis reason tor dropping his own proposal? ♦ GULA is an opinion writer. the woods and has little rest in sight until the upcoming September elections.

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January of 1946. Helen Olmstead became Helen Overhultz, Sept. 4,1948. The time that I spent with my grandp;irents was usually to celebrate holidays, birthdays and school events. But in that time, I only saw the surfiice of the life tliat they had together. Pictures around their home tell me more. A photo of them walking down the aisle, hand-in-hand as they are presented for the first time ;vs Mr. and Mrs. Wil­ liam Robert Overhultz shows them on the brink ofa new life, uncertain but hopeful for their future together. Another one ■ of them laughing as they sit around the Christmas tree, sur­ rounded by my dad and aunt, represents their love and dedi­

cation to raising a godly family together. l^Horo Piumi>Ei> My grandmother died Sept. 2,2008, just two days short of LEGACY OF LOVE — (Below) William 'Bill' Overhultz their 60tli wedding anniversary. Shortly after, my grandfather pictured at his hom e in Kentucky. (Above) On the ‘Darlmg, was involved in a serious accident while on his way to church. back of the photo, "Darling, Your wedding band sure Your wedding baud sure does iltine. Keep it on always iw t h e p h The accident left him unable to walk. does shine. Keep it on always as the girls will know n'ill know you are already taken and belong to me forever a)id ever. 1 was on the phone with my aunt last week and heard my you are already taken and belong to me forever and 1 hweyou, dearest. grandfather in the background calling out my grandmother’s ever. I love you, dearest. Mama." M ania" name. I hung up in tears, knowing that everyday, he moves I found this note on the back of an old photo, buried beneath further and fxirther away from the life and shared love that he decades of memories on a desk in my grandparent’s house. It once knew. My grandmother was liis best friend, his closest was a photo 1 had never seen, one of a strikingly handsome confidant, his lover and his biggest fan. He was her Darling. young man in full Air Force uniform — my grandfather. Although 1 may be spending this Vilentines Day by myself My grandparents met while students at the University of I’m OK with it. My prayer is that one-day the Lord will bless Kentucky My grandmother, Helen Olmstead, was raised in me with the lifetime of love and happiness that my grandpar­ Huntington, W Va. and was studying commerce. My grand­ ents had. Until tlien, 1 will wait patiently for my Darling. father, William Overhultz, was a high school basketball star from Lexington, Ky studying business. In November 1942, my grandfather enlisted in the Army ToiflwQv&Mtz Air Corps Aviation Cadet Program. He piloted 26 mis­ sions against Nazi Cermany and returned to l.exington in

_ 3 U i; February 8, 2 0 1 1 NEWS Liberty C hampion/ A 5 life, liberty & the p u rsu it^ ^ A SERIES LOOKING AT STUDENTS FIGHTING TO PROTECT AMERICA’S FREEDOM Sgt. Ron Taylor: Paratrooper Missionary

OMAR ADAMS for those people, and 1 had many opportuni­ oadams@)liberty.edu ties to share Jesus with them. Most were really happy we were there.” fter graduating iiigii sciiooi in 1988, Following his second deployment, Taylor Ron Taylor joined tiie Army to retired to civilian life after 16 years of Army Aserve liis country He signed up witli service. I le found it hard to assimilate back tiie Army's 82nd Airborne All Americans." into civilian life, but he did so with a purpose. Two years later, Taylor was selected for a rapid The destruction Taylor witnessed during his deployment force to fly to Saudi Arabia in second time in the Middle East led him to preparation for Operation Desert Storm. dream of starting a world-class disaster relief Taylor was a mechanic during bis first organization. deployment, and his unit was to guard “When I was in Iraq. 1 saw lots of de­ against an Iraqi invasion ot Saudi Arabia. In struction," he said. “I was sitting atop my all, roughly 10 Army divisions, two Marine Bradley one day and I just felt like the Lord Corps divisions and a coalition ot N AT'O was speaking to my heart, (saying), 'When forces fought in the Persian Gulf. A decade (disasters) like this are happening, you just later, Taylor served with the 3rd Infantry need to help. " Division as one of only three divisions that Taylor eventually enrolled at Liberty woukispearhead the invasion of Iraq. University to pursue a degree in intercultural During Tiylor's first deployment, tempera­ studies. He said that when he joined the para­ tures skyrocketed to 134 degrees during the troopers, he never thought he would become day When he deployed to Iraq in 2003 the a missionary His dream is an organization extreme heat was back, but tiiis time, Taylor, with aircraft, watercraft, medical equipment, now an infantryman, manned a gun atop his engineering equipment, water treatment and Bradley Fighting Vehicle in desert uniform, expert people to "help the helpless and give chemical warfare gear and a helmet. Even hope to the hopeless." then, other soldiers had it worse. "If the military is looking to get rid of a "We didn't have (the heat) problem as C -130, Td like to be able to buy it and have bad as the dismounted guys - they were aviators from this university to fly it," Taylor out on the sand and pavement all the time," said. I T’aylor said. "We kept giving them our extra He refers to all the times Dr. T'owns speaks boots because the rubber on their boots was of Liberty "starting with a dream." Taylor melting oft?’ plans to start with his family and his Subur­ Extreme heat was the only similarity Taylor ban and build up to an organization worthy noticed between the first and second Gulf of the name ofChrist. Wars. "People in those towns have no hope, so "In the first GulfWar, I never encountered what a great time to bring the hope of Jesus any Iraqi people. In the second GulfWar, we to them through our hands and our feet," he Photo 1*hovioid were in constant contact with them," he said. said. "It wasn't only fighting though. We had quite TWO WARS — Sgt. Ron Taylor with the Army's prototype XM8 rifle in 2004. Taylor a few opportunities to do some great things # ADAMS is the copy editor. served with the 82nd Airborne, and later the 3rd Infantry Division, in both Gulf Wars.

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TREY SMITH tsmith21@)liberty.edu ing leaky faucets, various electrical items and plumbing needs. On AlU's Hxtrciiie Makeover: R TI. will also do home modifica­ 1 lonie liJifion.'iy IVnninglon takes tions, such as building a ramp and Ills crew into the homes ol’families wiJening Joorways for wheelchair across America and rehuiIJs them bound residents. All rehab work Irom tliegrouiul up. and modifications are free. l-'ach family lias its own story i.iberty and Thomas Road l?ap- and reason lor being chosen tor the tist C'hurch ( I’RIKl) have formed show. Although Kebuilding’lbgeth a partnership with R'l'L, according or I.ynchlnirg(R ri,) Joes not have lo Parren Wu, ( 'hristian/C!ommu- the hikiget Ty I’ennington Joes, iiity Service C.'oordinator. they strive to make a Jitterence in ""T.ssentially it’s a partnership be­ the community by assisting low- tween Rebuilding'lbgether 1-ynch- income lamilies with hi'me repairs. burg, 'I'homas Road, who provides RebuilJing logether is a non- 1 larry Sowers with the oversight prolil organi/ation with more than and technical expertise and then 201) n.itional altiliales, inckiJing Liberty students who provide the R’I'i,, which IS 111 its lOth year, ac­ up and down lilting and actual work cording to Its website. anJ service," Wu saiJ. R’l'I, works to help those in neeJ, Harry Sowers has serveJ as the [larticularly the elJerly aiul dis­ head of the "I RBC 1 lome Rep air abled, remain in a safe environment. (Iroup since 201)8 and works di­ The oi'gani/ation receives funds rectly with volunteers, including from various outlets such as grants, I.iberty students. Sowers has been RESTORING HOPE — Students reach out to the community by offering their time and services. sponsors and local businesses. retireil for almost 10 years and In the past 12 months, they have movetl to I.ynchburg in 2006. helped revitalize S2 homes in the I was a chemical engineer," Sow­ houses. "'It is well worth it,” Kinne said, 1 .ynchburg area. ers said. "So 1 knew about comput­ 1,ynchburg College and Liberty “You get to help others in need. You i'xecutive ilirectorol R I'!., Sandy ers and spreadsheets." students are among the volunteers You get to accomplish something and just the V\'alton, has been with the organiza Sowers, as well as others involved that Sowers, works with. Liberty joy that you helped someone and tion tor five years. Wallon came to with Rl'L, recently came up with students have the opportunity to help others just showed them the tiniest light of I.ynchburg from Birmingham, Ala., a more structured way of doing gain C.’SHR credit when volunteer­ God is well worth it in itself?” and previously volunteered with a things. ing with RTL. in need. You Volunteers can help with short Rebuilding lbi|tther affiliate there. I Hiring the week, R’LL has a core Sowers said many students go be­ and long term projects. The bulk "When we lived in IMrmingham, group ofvolunteers. On the last two yond the 20 hours required. accomplish of the rebuilding work begins in I volunteered there," Walton said Saturdays of every month, there is "What I found was that 1 had March. "When we moved here, I went an open volunteer system where people Irom Liberty that were just something... For more information on R'l'L, looking for the group.” people can come to help that may showing up, which is fantastic,” visit rebuildinglynchburg.org. If in­ Walton helps find families in not have time during the week. This Sowers said. "People show up week ’ — Kinne terested in volunteering with RTL, (he community who coulJ benefit new structure began in September after week. Megan Kinne showed stop by the Christian/Community from receiving aid from R l'L. 2010. up for a number of paint jobs." Service Office in Religion Hall lOL “(.Xir mission is to help our low- "'I'he first time I did this, I expect­ Lor sophomore Megan Kinne, Email them at cser(®liberty.edu or income neighbors," Walton said, ed seven or eight people," Sowers helping others has always been re­ than me and maybe bringing a little contact Harry Sowers at hsowers(® "rhese are low-income neighbors saitl.'" I had 18." warding. joy to someone’s life when things aol.com. who have some kind of rehab work On the following Saturday, Sow­ " I like helping people in need in just seem to be going wrong.” that is needed on their hom e" ers hail 28 people shcnved up to the community and just being an While volunteering with RTL, ♦ SMITH Is the asst, feature Some examples of rehab work volunteer I'hat weekend, they outreach," Kinne said. "'1 always en­ Kinne helped put on a new roof, editor. that RTI. performs would be repair­ completed a roof and painted two joyed helping others less fortunate paint and do landscaping.

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Coastal Carolina turned up the heat last Thursday at home, defeat­ women ing the Flames 77-71. With the game closely played throughout the first and second half redshirt junior guard David Mnaya HOCKEY put the Flames within five, hitting a 3-pointer with just 23 seconds left. Coastal’s Desmond Holloway hit one free throw of two, giving the Chanticleers the 67-61 lead. Junior guard Jesse Sanders cut the lead to three with another 3-pointer Hol­ loway sunk two more free throws, but freshman guard John Caleb Sanders answered with the third 3-pointer in 14 seconds. At nine H,-> seconds left. Coastal had the slight 69-67 advantage. After » Coastal’s Ki- erre Green­ wood went one-for-two ♦ Flames sit at the free throw line, at second in sophom ore S aiv\ h W ilso n | P h o t o by J o b L im the Big South guard Evan Gordon at- as they enter tempted one more into the last Slippery Surface 3 - p o i n t e r to send the month of play. game into scrum broke out in front of Liberty’s goal, with players sprawled overtime, Tough games, hard work on the ice or on each other. Liberty desperately tried to clear the but the shot puck away from junior goalie Tierney Murphy, while Minnesota landed just not enough to win attempted to score. to the right Limbs blurred with sticks, but Liberty prevailed and cleared of the rim, giving Coastal the 70-67 JENNA VANDEN BROOK the puck away from its goal. win. [email protected] “It was disappointing to walk away without the win, but our Gordon led all scorers in points team put up a good fight,” junior forward Stacey Christiaans with 17, and John Caleb Sand­ The Lady Flames hockey team started off the month of said. “We played aggressively and played well in the offensive ers finished with a career-high 16 February with a string of challenging home games at zone, unfortunately we came up against sharp goal tending.” points. Redshirt junior guard John T the LaHaye Ice Center against the University ofMin- Liberty’s offense dominated the first two periods ofThursday Brown got his eighth double-dou­ nesota and Northeastern University night’s game, but Minnesota’s goalie proved to be a tough oppo­ ble of the season with 13 points and Thursday night’s game against Minnesota resulted in a 2-1 nent. The Lady Flames took shot after shot could not capitalize 13 rebounds. loss for Liberty. The Lady Flames faced the Lady Gophers again on their opportunities. Coastal Carolina remained unde­ on Friday night, losing in another close match, 3-2. In a change Just over two minutes into the third period, Minnesota scored feated in the Big South Conference, of competition on Saturday, the Lady Flames played Northeast­ the first point of the game. while Liberty fell to 10-2 in the con­ ern University in another testing match. Liberty lost 4-2. Tension spiked and sticks were flying, literally as Liberty tried ference. The first game of the weekend proved to be a challenge for to tie the game. Liberty traveled to Charleston Southern Saturday and picked up the Lady Flames. Less than three minutes into the game, a See WOMEN’S HOCKEY on B3 the first win by the away team in the Buccaneer Field House, edging the Bucs 70-69. The game came down to the last nine seconds of the second half with Super Bowl XLV: America's Game Liberty up by one. Gordon attempt­ ed a 3-pointer, which bounced off NATE BROWN ers in the 40s to reflect the Pitts­ fenses that had bleeding elbows, unbelievable. the rim into Brown’s hands. [email protected] burgh community represent the sweating offensive lines and run­ But in Green Bay, Pittsburgh and Brown dunked the ball to put epitome ofAmerica’s blue-collared ning backs with dirty jerseys. all of the other blue-collar towns Liberty up by three. Charleston In all the hype building up to the workers. Football has never been a filet- in America, exciting is Clay Mat­ Southern’s Jamarco Warren sunk Super Bowl, the only colors I heard Football became on Sunday and foie gras game. thews forcing a fumble. two free throws but could not pull about were green, black and yellow. what football has always been No, this is mom’s leftover meat- Rashard Mendenhall barreling out the win. Black and yellow, black and yellow. about and has always been for. loaf and mashed potatoes, extra over defenders into the end zone. Gordon was the high scorer for Green and yellow, green and yel­ The nondescript, John Doe, 2.5 gravy, please. Exciting is when the whistle blows. both teams with 17 points at the end low. kids and a mortgage middle-class. Sunday’s game was a game of The workday is over. of the night. But Sunday’s game reminded The “roll up your sleeves and get muscle, grit and every bit of blue Sunday the game was over. And Joel Vander Pol, Brown, JVfinaya me of one color that no one men­ it done” crowd. You know. Levi’s collar as one could stuff into it. the Lombardi trophy was home and Jesse Sanders all finished with tioned. Blue. commercial kind of stuff Beard included. Brett Kiesel. again. Football rose in industrial points in the double digits. Brown The Green Bay Packers, named This Super Bowl, unlike the past Sure, Santonio Holmes’ catch Midwest mud lots, and now settles completed his 12th double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds. so because of Green Bay’s Indian couple before it, saw no trick plays, in the last seconds of Super Bowl again in blue collar Green Bay Liberty improved to 11-2 in the Packing Co.’s contribution of uni­ gadget reverses, rabbit-out-of-the- XLIII was exciting. Sean Peytons conference, and with 11 conference forms to the upstart team, and the hat onsides kicks or tiptoe touch­ decision to kick an on-sides kick wins, the team surpassed its win to­ Pittsburgh Steelers, whose name down catches. caught us all off-guard. David ♦ BROWN is the asst, sports tal from last season. was changed from Pirates to Steel- W hat we did see was two de­ Tyree’s famous helmet catch was editor. Looking ahead, the Flames return home to play Radford Thursday at 7 in the Vines Center. Liberty will also host Iona for the ESPNU BracketBusters on .Feb. 19 at 3 p.m. The game will be broadcast on ES­ PNU.

♦ MARVEL is the sports ' editor.

tl B2/Liberty C h a m p io n SPORTS F ebruary 8, 2 0 1 1 School announces newest NCAA program

KATHERINE LACAZE official season to start in the fall of 2011, Mur­ "I think there’s a whole bunch of girls on the University of Richmond who Murphy kelacaze(5)llberty.edu phy said the team will be training and com­ campus who played in their high schools that recruited and who has solidified a spot as peting as a club team this .spring. really wanted to be at a Christian university the team’s goalkeeper She exemplifies the l.lbcrly University lias .insvvcred .1 strong The experience has been a ble.ssing accord­ and, understandably, that took precedent for demand that Murphy described. Jefl'eris tlemand from its Iciiialc students and added ing to Murphy, who most recently served as them," Murphy said. “It’s just been an answer transferred to Liberty partly for the nursing

Its 21st NC!AA Division I program in the an assistant coach at Richmond. to prayer for them that the school kind of program, but the creation of the field hockey form ol a women's field liotkey team that will “it’s just a completely humbling experience yielded to the needs of the student body ... team made it a perfect fit, according to Mur- he coachcd by newly-hired Jodi Murphy to get to say that you've started a Division I it’s been great how quickly and how respon­ phy. Murphy will name her roster this week, af­ program from scratch,” Murphy said. “And I sive the girls have been.” “I'm definitely really excited about the ter holding tryouts last week, 'I he announced do feel really humbled by it and really excited There were 28 girls at the interest meeting team,” Jefferis said. "I'm really excited about team will comprise the first halt of the 8()th by it.” and 20 to 24 daily at tryouts, and Murphy said what we can do starting up a Division I pro­ Division 1 Field 1 iockey team in the country, After all the preparation done in her office, she is already signing on girls who will come gram, what we can do representing a Chris­ according to Murphy she said was ready to feel a whistle around her in as freshmen next year. Together, these girls tian school and representing that in the Divi­ "Were going to look to select about 13 or neck again. will create a team that Murphy is optimistic sion I athletics.” 14 girls for the spring team,” Murphy said. “I've been recruiting a whole bunch, and it’s about, although she said it’s still early The field hockey team has not joined a ''We’ve been recruiting a whole bunch since been really nice to get out and interact with "i think our defense is really strong with the conference as of yet and information about I've gotten the job to hopefully bring in about the girls,” Murphy said. couple of incoming girls that i’ve recruited," tournaments and games will be available 12 or 13 more for the fall team. So, ideally, it’d it has been no problem finding girls for the Murphy said. “I’ve got two All-State girls soon. be about 24 or 25 girls on our roster." team, as the interest from female students has coming in for defense ... And the first couple In preparation lor the team’s NC’AA Divi­ been high since the time Liberty hired her in of years you’ve got to have a strong defense." ♦ LACAZE is a sports writer. sion I membership to start in the summer and November, according to Murphy Ann Jefferis, 20, is a transfer student from

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DERRICK BATTLE in victories with 42 wins, thanks to a solid There has been an abundance ot excite Wings. The C’aiuicks posses a balanced at­ [email protected] bench. ment in Los Angeles. The lukers have a tack led by Daniel Sedin. who leads the team Along with Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and winning record and are third in the Western and the NHL in points, and Ryan Kesler, As the NBA takes a breath during the Manu Ciinobili, the Spurs have finally seen Conference, but it is thif other Staples Cen­ who leads the team in goals. upcoming All-Star break, the hype ot the the full potential of backup guard George ter team creating the buzz. The Los Angeles 'i'he Dallas Stars, which are one ot the “Decision" and South Beach has waned, and Hill who is averaging 11 points per game oft Clippers and the rest of the NBA have finally youngest teams in the NHL are third in new faces in new places have answered and the bench. Their 42-8 record breaks their seen the emergence of Blake (Griffin. the Western (.’onference. I'he team's youth abandoned pre-season questions, like Amare record ot 40 wins before the All-Star break, Griffin is averaging 23 points and L^ can either help or hurl them in the last two Stouduimire in New York, Blake Grift'in in and it is eight wins behind their win tot^il ot rebounds per game performance that months of the season. Los Angeles and of course, Kobe and per­ last year earned him a spot on the Western C’onfer- The Philadelphia Flyers are on top in haps another ring. 'I'he Celtics hold a slim Eastern Confer­ ence All-Star team. the Eastern Conference. With the attack With all the hype surrounding the "Miami ence lead with a 37-12 record. The additions The Clippers are eleven games un­ of Claude Giroux. Danny Briere and Mike 'I'hrice" - Lebron James, Dwayne Wade of centers Shaquille O'Neal and Jermaine der .500 and most likely won't make the Richards, the Flyers are going to be difficult and Chris Bosh - early on during the sea­ O'Neal help give the Celtics more depth on playot'fs. but the team puts on a show to defeat, especially if they get hot in the sec­ son the three superstars struggled to find a their front line, something they lacked last night in and night out. C^rilfin is making ond halfof the season. rhythm, but as the season progressed, James, year. SportsCenter's top ten plays almost nightly Not far behind is the I'ampa Bay Light­ Wade, Bosh and the rest of the Heat found a Twice this season, the Celtics have beaten ning, home to the NHL's goal leader, Steven chemistry that now has them in second place the Heat because ofteam effort, not depend­ HOCKEY Stamkos, who is having an MVP-caliber sea- in the Eastern Conference. ing on just their stars to win the game. Glen Entering into the second half the NHL ,son. While the cameras focused on the super­ Davis has been a key component, especially season, the win margin among the top teams In fourth place, the I’ittsburgh Penguins stars in Miami, teams like the San Antonio with Kendrick Perkins out due to injury ot both the Eastern and Western Confer­ have a five-game winning streak. 'I'hrough- Spurs, Dallas Mavericks, Boston Celtics, Chi­ throughout most of the season. Davis has ences is tight. out most of the season, Sidney L'rosby has cago Bulls and the Oklahoma City Thunder taken advantage of his opportunity of more In the Western Conference, the Vancou­ been solid, leading the Penguins in points, are making a splash as they enter thi: All-Star minutes by scoring a career-high 12 points ver Canucks hold the conference, as well as goals and assists. Break. per game and averaging five rebounds ott the the NHL lead with a 34-10-9 recordand 77 The Spurs comfortably lead the NBA bench. points’, nine points ahead of the Detroit Red ♦ BATTLE is a sports writer.

WOMEN’S HOCKEY to score. Minnesota was another close continticJjroni B l 'Although we lost a tough match, with Minnesota edging game on Thursday our goalie Liberty 3-2. Liberty dropped “The best part of the games we Tierney Murphy stood on her two consecutive games to North have played so far this weekend head," Harris said. “We also used Eastern, 4-2 and 5-4, Feb. 5 and 6. is the level of competition we the ice well, passing through the Feb. 11 and 12 are the final fk'cd," senior defender and cap­ neutral zone and creating op­ home games of the season tor tain Brooke Harris said. “Min­ portunities that unfortunately we the Lady Flames hockey team. nesota is a fast-paced team that were unable to capitalize on." They will be facing Penn State plays physical, it is nice for us to Though the weekend's op­ University It will also be senior play against teams with similar ponents were talented, Liberty night for the team. abilities.” held its own and teammates were With eight minutes left in proud of Murphy’s performance. ♦ VANDEN BROOK is a Thursdays game, the Lady ‘As a goaltender, 1 can’t ever sports writer. Flames scored, but Minne­ lose focus," Murphy said, “Being sota answered shortly afterward, a goalie to me is a game within finalizing the score of the game. the game. Everything 1 do is Liberty did not give up. With unique from what the players FLYING SOLO — Forward one minute remaining in the do. The players have 45 second Meredith Janzen (right) flies game, head coach Paul Bloom­ shifts, I am on the ice the entire down the ice in a dramatic, field pulled the goalie in favor of game. I love it though." fast-paced weekend match. an extra attacker for a final effort Liberty's second game against .){»( I.IM

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There is one week left until Sundae Grill Valentine's Day, which means the Sundae Grill's vintage soda shop scramble for gifts and restaurant feel makes it a hot spot for students reservations has already begun seeking something sweet. The for some people, while plenty of menu leaves no ice cream flavor to college students wait and pray for the imagination, and the prices are that lucky and affordable flash of just about as sweet as the desert inspiration for the perfect date. itself. Here is a list of a few restaurants around the city that make great China Super Buffet date spots any day of the year. Super is an accurate word to Most of these restaurants were describe the selection this buffet profiled last semester in "More features. Located in Waterlick Plaza 'Burg For Your Buck," and they were on the intersection of Timberlake so good that they have made a Road and Waterlick Road, the China Super Buffet is the largest Chinese reappearance for Valentine's Day, S I HAMI10N along with a few newcomers. ,buffet in the greater Lynchburg area, according the restaurant's THE DROWSY POET — Located in Candler's Mountain Station shopping center, The Drowsy Poet is THE CLASSICS website. China Super Buffet also fam ous for their Milton Milkshakes. offers a sushi bar and American Valentine's Day date spot. Robin Isabella's Italian Trattoria at stikfiregrill.com for more Neighbor's Place classics like macaroni and cheese. Neighbor's Place is the perfect Alexander, located in the heart of Located on Boonesboro Road, information. date spot, known or unknown. The Jade Palace downtown Lynchburg, is hosting Isabella's offers reservations and a food is spectacular, the ambiance Located just off the Lynchburg three nights of "Sweetheart traditional Italian atmosphere that is romantic and the background Expressway on Timberlake Road, Specials" on Feb. 11, 12 and 14. is perfect for a first date. Visit their noise is quiet enough to get to the restaurant certainly lives For more information, visit rabistro. website at isabellasitalian.com know that special someone. up to its name. With Chinese- com, or e-mail at ra.bistro@gmail. NEW PLACES IN THE'BURG style architecture and ornate com. > See page B6 for Sweet The Drowsy Poet golden dragons flanking its The Drowsy Poet, located in the doors, this restaurant invites Vinny's Italian Grill StIkFire Grill Frog premium frozen StikFire Grill offers interesting Candler's Station shopping center, guests to partake in an authentic Located on Timberlake Road, cuisine choices in a comfortable, yogurt, another new and the man who runs it, Roy experience of Chinese food. Visit Vinny's is not far from campus, ambient atmosphere for anyone "Smiley" Ellis, are local legends. jadepalacelynchburg.com for more but not overrun with college and great date idea for looking for a new place to eat. This coffee shop and lounge boasts information. students. The atmosphere is quiet Valentine's Day ; an eclectic and quiet atmosphere and relaxed, but the true gem of StikFire features many types of grilled meat and vegetable where students can study, relax Robin Alexander this restaurant is the pizza. Each skewers, served with a wide and hang out. Ellis also sets his Here is a date spot that is actually slice is a piece of homemade pizza variety of sides. Visit their website prices with the restraints of a catering to people looking for a paradise. Multimedia arts group featured in Roanoke

JESSICA STEARNS members from Mediumless. To hear their music, visit alas- “Whoever does not go to The Mediumless show- tion, visit mediumless.net. [email protected] Their artwork will be on dis­ kawaves.bandcamp.com. the group’s show is going to case is a free event open from play in the Roanoke library Mediumless is a group miss out on something spec- 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ^ STEARNS is a feature Local multimedia art for the rest of February. composed of young visual tacular," Gosslee said. For further informa- writer. group Mediumless will hold ■ The exhibits will include artists, writers, photogra­ its first show­ black and white photographs phers and filmmakers from case of the of gothic, Scottish architec­ Lynchburg, Atlanta and new year on ture taken by Mediumless Nashville soon expanding to Tuesday, Feb. newcomer Rhonda Clicks, other cities on the East Coast. 8 at 6 p.m. in digital manipulation of natu­ “The purpose ot Medium- the Howery ral and musical scenes by less is to create multimedia M ezzan in e Jake Siner, and 12 pigment packages, fine arts exhibi­ Roanoke sketches on Bristol paper by tions, arts and literary jour­ Main . Li­ writer John Gosslee based on nals or books for fine arts or brary. his book “ 12," a collection of commercial productions," The open­ poetry scheduled to be pub­ Gosslee said. medium ing gala, in lished in the fall, according to The members of Medi­ less.net. collabora­ Gosslee, the director of Me­ umless saw a need for artists tion with Ro­ diumless. to have a steady medium to anoke group The gala will also include show their work after gradu­ Emerging the artistic and musical styl- ation, according to Gosslee. Artists, will ings of Alaska, a band purely Consequently, they created February 14,2011 be present­ focused on rhythm and abso­ a multifaceted group which ing “Lynchburg in Roanoke" lutely no singing. According would produce, distribute 5:00-7:00 P.M. which will showcase and to Gosslee, their music is “so and promote the artwork of promote the artwork of three good it transcends voices.” such artists. CelehrcU:e/the/glftoflove^ wCth/ cdiyour a t the/ Keher l%omx^^ViA^^yng^HcM/ they Vcdenttne^ Vay.

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right colors, sweet flavours and friendly faces make welcome all Bwho venture in. The new self-serve premium frozen yogurt venue on Wards Road in Lynchburg has been attracting a steady stream of students and locals searching for a healthy snack. Sweet Frog Frozen Yogurt, a young franchise with stores in Richmond, Chesterfield and Charlottesville, Va., opened its doors in December of last year for Lynchburg residents and has been attracting customers ever since. T love it,” Liberty junior Sarah Wells said. “It’s really cute. The environment is really fun, bright and festive.” With a fusion of fuchsia, lime and teal l»IU)TOS MV A uifi 11 K in / i k glazing the walls and furniture, the Lynchburg FILL IT UP, JAZZ IT UP, WEIGH IT UP — Sweet Frog Frozen Yogurt offers self-serve frozen yogurt in 14 flavors and more than Sweet Frog General Manager Louise 40 different candy and fresh fruit toppings. For more information and store hours, visit sweet-frog.com. Calloway said that the atmosphere lifts the spirits of visitors and employees. ‘A lot of people tell me that coming here makes them hanpy,’’ Calloway said. “It’s a fun place (to work). Everyone who works here wants more hours." Calloway, whose goal is to manage the store in such a way as to cultivate a positive tone among employees and customers, says that she implements the company's motto, “Fully Rely On God,” for inspiration. That phrase, which is used to form the acronym FROG in Sweet Frog, purposefully adorns the shirts of workers. According to Calloway the franchise owner of Sweet Frog Premium Frozen Yogurt, Derrick Cha and his wife had suffered loss in a prior business before starting the frozen yogurt chain. The story, as Calloway recalls, is that when the couple decided on what to call the new business, the meaning behind its name was FULLY RELY ON GOD — The Sweet Frog franchise locations all have the slogan "Fully Rely On God" on display at their register. two-fold. "(Cl la’s wife) liked frogs," Calloway said. and chatted with Dawson and the other system up and running. expensive than it was." Calloway also believes that Sweet Frog was employees behind the counter. Sweet Frog Premium Frozen Yogurt has With the semester becoming heavy with their way of stepping out in faith. "We are very kind to everyone,” Calloway 14 different yogurt flavours, from Strawberry coursework, Calloway hopes that students “They are very Christian with their attitude said. T hope that (the customers) feel that.” Banana to Cake Batter, and over 40 kinds of find relaxation in taking a break with a cup of and their dealings with everyone," Calloway With having a store location in such close fruit and candy toppings. yogurt. said. 'All the Sweet Frog locations have the proximity to Liberty's campus, Calloway "It has a lot more benefits to buying frozen “We hope that if they are stressed out slogan, 'Fully Rely On God’.” said that the Lynchburg Sweet Frog location yogurt compared to ice cream. A lot of our with exams, that they will come in for a treat," Sweet Frog shift leader and Liberty junior is looking forward to being involved with flavours are fat free,” Dawson said. "It’s a good Calloway said. "Let us be your treat." Robbie Dawson counts it a blessing to work students. step for people trying to stop eating unhealthy Sweet Frog Lynchburg is located at for a company under such a slogan. "We are sponsoring a soccer team already,” desserts. Instead of going cold-turkey, they 4018 Wards Road across the road from “It's been really cool. 1 really feel like God is Calloway said. “We love being involved with can have a good, tasty alternative." McDonalds. For more information visit blessing (the company),” Dawson said. “Being the (Liberty) kids." At 39 cents an ounce. Wells said she sweet-frog.com, become a fan on Facebook a Liberty student, working for a Christian Students can also look forward to being appreciated the affordability of the ofT- or call (434) 237-7003. organization has become more than just a job able to use Flames Cash at the Lynchburg canipus location. - it carries a different value.” location, said Dawson, who says that the "It tastes great and is really cheap too," Between customers, Calloway leaned over company is working with Liberty to get the Wells said. “1 thought it would be a lot more ♦ JENNINGS Is a feature writer. Students unite in worsliip and prayer HEATHER MICHAELS together from all backgrounds never really interact a lot with the [email protected] and majors and unite in ministry people that are in the same school during the Ministry Training Rally as you, so we're trying to change Students came out to experience Guest speaker TRBC Senior that," Cartwright said. the School of Religion's (SOR) Pastor Jonathan Falwell, addressed Students can begin to look first exclusive Liberty Ministry the students and gave them a forward to more rallies in the Training Rally Tuesday, Feb. 1 at charge to go out and do ministry coming semesters. 6:30 p.m. in the Towns Alumni right where they are instead of "It's a developing thing, 1 would Lecture Hall. waiting to finish school. say it's hard to even really capture 'I’he one-hour service provided “Jonathan encouraged them to now exactly what it’s going to an opportunity for religion and do ministry while they're here, you become,” Cartwright said. non-religion majors alike to unite know they're training for ministry According to their calendar, as one body in worship and prayer. now, they're taking classes, but he the SOR has many more events According to Assistant Dean was saying don't wait for four years beyond the rally planned for the John Cartwright, there were about to get into ministry while your semester including many Ministry 150 students who attended the studying, you know, do it now Chapels during the semester. rally while you're here,” Jacobson said. A women's health and wellness “Our goal is to unite these To follow Falwell’s charge to event is scheduled for Feb. 23 and students all together with an students, Pastor Willmington 24. A biblical studies symposium event just to encourage them all h’USTHl prayed over the students. will be held March 9 with speaker together," SOR office manager SINGING OUT— The Ministry Training rally offered students of all Students then broke into groups Dr. Robert Chisiiolm. Kelly Jacobson said. majors the chance to worship together. to pray SOR faculty who attended A complete list of events can Associate Dean of Liberty prayed with the students as well. be found on the SOR's Facebook Ministry Training and E.xecutive held in early January, according to “We sang Revelation Song and According to Cartwright, this at facebook.com/LibertySOR Pastor of Thomas Road Baptist Cartwright. it sounded like there were 800 was just a starting point. The SOR or follow them on Twitter at (ii) Church (TRBC) Doug Randlett Willmington followed the people in the room when they is trying to introduce more events libertysor For more information along with Director of TRBC opening song with announcements were singing," Jacobson said. such as the rally into the School or to contact the SOR go to liberty Ministries Dr. Matt Willmington, and introductions. “T’hey were just singing out.” of Religion in order to get people edu/religion. partnered with the SOR to make YouthQiiest Worship Team The event provided the together. the rally a success. opened the service and led opportunity to establish an "You can spend your days going ♦ MICHAELS Is a feature T'^e first planning meetings were worship for the SOR event. environment for students to come to classes and get your degree and writer.