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9-9-1992

09-09-92 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 10, Issue 2)

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Grandpa's personal football guide to Nonprofit org. testimony and more the season U.S. Postage Paid See Page 8 See Page 13 Lynchburg, Va. Champion Permit No. 136 Liberty University, Lynchburg, Va. Wednesday, September 9,1992 Vol. 10, No. 2 President helps raise funds for center By REBEKAH HURST it. The winning ticket will be picked place on Sept. 16, and the winner will career center to buy books and other men who are unsure of their major," Champion Reporter "raffle" style. be announced during chapel. exploratory materials that will aid in Seibert explained. LU President A. Pierre Guillermin The idea came from the May 1992 The student whose name is drawn job research and career finding for "We also provide information to has agreed to help the Liberty Univer­ issue of Currents magazine which will set up a convenient day to switch LU students. ready students for job search, help sity Career Center raise money by featured a successful example of the places with Guillermin. The center offers a number of with resumes, interviews and em­ participating in a "president-for-a- contest at Iowa State University The winner will participate in what guides to help students decide what ployer directories," she continued. day" contest. All proceeds will go that was used to raise $250 for would take place during an "average" area of interest they might want to The Career Center is also in the toward research development at the the homeless. day for Guillermin while the presi­ pursue. process of collecting statistics from career center. "We hope that this goes over well dent attends the student's regularly It also provides senior and fresh­ 1991-92 alumni in order to find out The contest allows one member of enough, so that we can do it every scheduled classes. men students with information re­ how many graduates are actually the student body to "switch" places year," Shelley Seibert, career center Following the switch, Guillermin garding internships, fellowship op­ employed in their field of interest. with President Guillermin for half a secretary, said. and the student will go out to eat using portunities and summer job programs. "We want to find out which stu­ day. The tickets will go on sale Sept 8 some of the profits raised during "We offer career assessment, up- dents have jobs and find out how we A. Pierre Guillermin The contest permits students to for $1 each at the career center in the contest. perclassmen materials for career op­ can continue to help LU grads," Seib­ LU president purchase a ticket with their name on DeMoss 164. The drawing will take The remaining funds will go to the tions, and information to underclass­ ert said. LU professor reunited with daughter in Korea By CHRISTY WHIDDON Originally, Kim' s son was to be his thing in life." Champion Reporter travelling companion in order to pro­ "There was no hesitation on her A Liberty University professor in vide physical and spiritual support, part, and that night she enthusiasti­ the School of Religion was reunited but due to government opposition cally accepted Christ as her Lord and with his daughter this summer after a Kim's son was unable to accompany Savior," Kim said.. separation of 44 years. him. In addition to being allowed the Dr. C. Daniel Kim, professor of Because of this setback, the begin­ special opportunity to witness to his church history & missions, ended his ning of Kim's journey to North Korea daughter, Kim also managed to enter one-year search was delayed until the country without being checked by when he traveled to July 10,1992. He the communist officials. a small rural town arrived in Beijing "Due to God' s grace I got to distrib­ near Shin-euiju in on July 14th but ute the 10 Bibles which were in my North Korea whore was detained for luggnge," Kiiu said. his daughter, grand­ 10 days waiting "The guide had warned us all that children and other for a visa to enter we should empty our baggage of any relatives live. communist North merchandise made in South Korea so Kim's search for Korea. He was that we would not get in trouble, but I his daughter, Won finally allowed did not want to take out my Bibles, so Ok, began in April passage into the I just said 'Lord, I'll forget about 1991, when a country, trav­ this.' My bags were some of the few friend, Rev. Huh of elling by plane to that were not checked," he continued. Los Angeles, told P'yongyang and Dr. Kim returned "very satisfied" Kim of an old man by train and auto­ with his visit to North Korea, but has he had met during a mobile to his a strong desire to return some time in trip to North Korea daughter's home the future. who asked if he • ... file photo in the Diamond "The one thing we can do right knewaDanielKim ^. C. Daniel Kim Mountains. now," he said, "is pray for reunifica­ in the United Professor of Religion Because of the tion of North and South Korea so that States. delay in Beijing, Kim's planned 14 the people can once more hear the Huh's daughters, who live in Ko­ day visit with his relatives was cut to wonderful message of Christ." rea, played a key role in the search and four days. "Also pray for the Koreans every­ through correspondence Kim was Kim was accompanied by two gov­ where who are preparing for the day eventually able to find Won Ok and ernment officials who watched him when North Korea will once more be break the years of silence by mail cor­ closely the entire time he was in North open to Christianity," Kim said. "The people of North Korea are very hun­ respondence. Korea. pholo by Url tucMr Fortunately, Kim was given one gry physically, but even more they After months of communication Liberty University Chancellor Jerry Falwell, several hundred faculty and staff mem­ Kim began making plans to visit Won opportunity in the middle of the night are really hungry spiritually. Pray for Ok, but political red tape forced him to speak privately to his daughter. the thousands of saints who are living bers and the LU student body participated in the annual Convocation services Wednes­ to make adjustments to his travel During that timeh e was able to share oppressed in North Korea. Pray that day, Sept. 2,1992, in the Vines Center, plans. with Won Ok "the most important there will be a revival." University students reach the world, Orient for Christ By CYNTHIA L STROUD people in two and a half weeks. spreading in China at an average of that we brought the Bibles intoChina," are crammed with pews that are Lamb to register under the Chinese "More than 6,000 people were 10,000 people a day." Brewer said. packed with people," Cyndi Stroud, a church, thereby preventing him from Champion Reporter preaching the gospel. Summer excursions led 86 Liberty saved this summer because of this Those who went to the Orient, vis­ On May 16,1992 the Chinese gov­ summer Light missionary, said. If Lamb would agree to register, he University students and staff mem­ summer's campaigns," Scott Holfert, ited a house church in China, pas- ernment began persecuting Christian Lamb, who speaks from the third would not be able to say that Christ bers into the mission field,takin g the a Light office worker, said. tored by Samuel Lamb, who has been believers by burning millions of floor using microphones that are died for us and gospel to China, Brazil and El Sal­ The groups were also responsible persecuted for his Christian beliefs. Bibles. Chinese followers of Christ donated by some ^^^^^^^^ vador. for smuggling more than4,000 Bibles Before going to Lamb's church, were forced to kneel before the burn­ of the wealthy wants to give us The gospel message, proclaimed into communist China. Brewer "briefed" the LU missionar­ ing flames, some knelt so close to the visitors, ad­ "Revival is spreading eternal life with through teams such as Light, the "Each Bible touches anywhere from ies, in order to prepare them for the fire that their flesh was scorched, dressed the in China at an Him because the Sounds of Liberty and YouthQuest 100 to 300 lives," Vernon Brewer, spiritual atmosphere. killing them. people on the average of 10,000 government used special music, drama and pup­ former director of Light ministries "The Cultural Revolution took Lamb was one of these Christians second floor with wants "self-con­ pets to minister to more than 50,000 and trip director, said. "Revival is place exactly 26 years ago to the day who were persecuted during this time, aspcakersystem. people a day." trol, self-pity and but he refused to conform and deny The first floor — Vernon Brewer self-support." his Lord. of the house former director of Light ministries "I do not dis­ Spending a year and a half in church is not obey my gov- prison the first time, Lamb was re­ used by Lamb but ~"" 1 ernment except by secret police who guard the when the government disobeys LU students on leased only to be brought back for 22 years, spending 15 of those years in premiss. Christ," Lamb explained. the Light missions hard labor at coal mines. Surprisingly, persecution has not "You (the government) are illegal; trip to the Orient In spite of the constant persecution hindered the growth of Lamb's I am not illegal," he said. take "time out" and interrogation since his time of church. In fact, the church has grown Lamb docs not know what the fu­ from their Bible imprisonment, Lamb has continued from 300 to 1,100 in the past few ture has in store for him, but there is distribution to to conduct worship services in his years. one thing he holds onto, the Lord pose for a shot. home. "Power through God's grace is the Jesus Christ. The teams deliv­ Lamb's house seats 300 people for result of suffering. Two years ago my "I do not know tomorrow; I only ered an estimated church services as he conducts four church was legally closed," Lamb know my Redeemer," Lamb said. 4,000 Bibles in meetings a week in a narrow, said. Editor's note: The Champion wooden clay house. "Since then, we have grown four will be running articles in commnist China times as large. I thank God for per­ upcoming issues that will detail alone. LU students felt as if they were entering an attic because die steps are secution. He gives us the power to other missions trips to Brazil and so old, narrow and dark. sustain all suffering," Lamb contin­ El Salvador taken by Liberty Uni­ "The small rooms have only a few ued to explain. versity students through Light ceiling fans to move the humid air and The Public Security Bureau wants ministries. Page 2, The Champion news Wednesday, September 9, 1992 Band added to Sound's sound We have just added a new dimen­ By CHRISTINE PIERCY Thomas Road Baptist Church and for us," he said. sion," Randlett explained. Champion Reporter working with Sounds at the Youth The whole Sounds team feels the The Sounds of Liberty have added Quest Teen Camp new members have band has helped their music ministry. The band has not been used in re­ a live band to their singing group this gained valuable experience, David "The younger kids like us more be­ cordings yet, but the group hopes to year, giving the ministry team a new Randlett,Sound's director, explained. cause we can relate better to them," incorporate it into future albums. twist. The idea of a band is not new to the Jeannie Hodges and Luke Woodard, The group avoids comparing itself The live band, consisting of drums, Sounds of Liberty because it has been two singers, explained. to Truth, a similar ministry singing keyboard, bass guitar, bass singer in the planning stage for quite some Thestyleofmusic has notchanged, group, but sees a rather different di­ and auxiliary sound man has more time. but the songs have a more contempo­ mension to what talent they previ­ than five years of experience in the "We've tried to put together a band rary style to them. ously had. field. for years," Dave Gallagher, Sounds "The Sounds style has not "Our total concept is different, The band toured with Sounds dur­ member, said. changed," Paul Randlett, new assis­ both vocally and instrumentally," The Sounds of Liberty pose with director David Randlett. ing the summer. Through playing at "This year it finally came through tant director, said. Woodard, said. Chapel emphasis: walk with God

By PAMELA WALCK in concert on Wednesday, Sept. 9 in Monday, Sept. 14 and Dr. Herb Fitz- News Editor the Multi-Purpose Center at 7:30p.m. patrick on Friday, Sept. 18 both will Liberty University prepared for The musical group has been trav­ be speaking on "our personal walk spiritual renewal during the week of elling around the world for 20 years with God." Sept. 6-9 as Dr. Jay Strack and the and plays an average of 300 concerts Shetler is a missionary with musical group TRUTH bring a mes­ a year often appearing with notable Wycliff Bible Translators and has sage to make Jesus Christ first prior­ people such as Pat Boone and Paul ministered in the Philippines for more ity in life. Harvey as well as performing before than 20 years. Each service is designed to be a presidents and governors. She has been a speaker at the Billy time where students can focus on TRUTH consists of seven vocalists Graham Conference for itinerant making new commitments with and a full brass section. Their music evangelists and is the author of And Christ. Campus spiritual leaders are is "middle-of-the-road" style with The World Came With Power. hoping that LU students will allow many contemporary gospel songs, and Fitzpatrick, who has pastored Riv- God to move in their lives and start their latest album "Praise" was re­ erdale Baptist Church in Riverdale, revival in their hearts. leased in January 1992. Maryland for two years, serves on Music will play a significant role in The group plans to release their the Liberty University Board of Trus­ the services planned for the week as next album "Something to Hold on tees. TRUTH ministers in song. To" in October. He will address the student body on TRUTH, comprised of 22 people Next week in chapel, Liberty will how to develop a personal walk with from across the United States, will be be welcoming Joanne Shetler on Christ Coffeehouse to reopen for fall 1992

By PAMELA WALCK The LU Coffeehouse provides David's Place starting Saturday, Sept. News editor Liberty students with an enjoyable 12, with two shows, one at 7 p.m. and The Liberty University Coffee­ night out by bringing a variety of the second show at 9:30 p.m. house, which became an overnight music, comedy and talent. In hopes of cutting down on long success in the spring of 1992, will be "Coffeehouse is an alternative to lines, tickets will be sold in advance, returning to the Saturday night social mainstream entertainment here in and students can purchase them start­ scene on the LU campus. Lynchburg, bringing together the ing Monday, Sept. 7, in the DeMoss Sponsored by the student govern­ Liberty community in an artistic atrium. ment association, the Coffeehouse atmosphere," Scott Touchstone, SGA Returning highlights include: Pro­ attracted more than 250 people each president's chief of staff, explained. fessor Damoff & Twins, The Bright performance last year, and SG A hopes "It combines a variety of cultural en­ Singers and Kym with a "Y." to continue the success this year. tertainment with a relaxed atmosphere "I think students enjoy watching photo by Jeff Colt "Last year's success of the Coffee­ while showcasing local talent." their talented peers perform," Dawson Natalie (left) and Patty Lockwin patrol the sidewalks and hand out information outside the house-was extremely surprising" Some changes have been made to said. "We (SGA) feel confident that guard shack to voice their opinions on the use of family planning by Christians. The women SGA President Dave Dawson said. the Coffeehouse including a new wiiri all the positive changes we are ana tenow protestor, Peter Hendrick (not pictured), originally from Tornoto, Canada, claimecf "Attendance skyrocketed each per­ location and the idea of advance making, students are going to a high percentage of Christian couples are currently using some form of birth control. It is their formance until we served about 550 payment for tickets. continue to attend and enjoy hope to instill in Christians that abortion is not the only form of birth control that should be students every Coffeehouse." The Coffeehouse will be held at themselves." considered immoral. Annual marks LU history, students asked to help Campus Calendar

By DAWN K. LOONEY everyone gets in the book at least :•:•:•:•:•:•:•:•:-:-:•:•:•:•:-:-:•:•:•:•:•:•:• once," Jennifer Blanford, Selah edi­ Special to The Champion 'Spiritual emphasis week fall semester of 1992: § The 1992-93 Liberty University tor-in-chief, said. 'The responsibil­ * There will be a pep rally Thursday, services for the week: Yearbook, Selah, is preparing for a ity is basically left up to the student, Sept. 10 in the Multi-Purpose Center at 8 "different" annual this year which if he wants to be in the yearbook, all 9/ 8 7:30 p.m. Multi-Purpose Carmen Oct. 20 Vines Center p.m. All students are invited to join in will detail the history of the univer­ he has to do is show up for his ap­ 9/9 10 a.m. Chapel Newsong Oct. 30 Multi-Purpose welcoming the fall sporting season. sity and include an individual picture pointment." 7:30 p.m. Multi-Purpose Bryan Duncan Nov. 14 Mulit-Purpose of every student. The yearbook staff is presently Phil Keaggy Jan. 23 Multi-Purpose * Attention students interested in enter­ CelebratingLU's21 years, the year­ working on underclassmen portrait *TRUTH concert on Wednes­ ing a poetry contest. The National Library book adopted the theme, "A Touch of schedules. The student body will be day, Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the For further information on ticket sales and of Poetry is awarding $12,000 in prizes to | Time" which will mark the school's notified of their appointments. Multi-Purpose Center. Free prices, see future issues of The Champion in 250 poets in the North American Open coming of age by concentrating on If the appointment conflicts with a admission, for more informa­ the campus calendar section. Poerty Contest. Anyone is allowed to | LU's timeline, starting from the be­ student's class, the student is auto­ tion call ext. 2131. enter and there are no entry fees. Poems | ginning of the school until 1993. matically excused from class for the can be on any topic.Must be original and | "Everything from the color of the time required to complete the portrait * Last day to sign up for intra­ * Late night activities for the month of no more than 20 lines. The deadline is I cover to actual page design aims at a sitting. mural sports in September: September include: Sept. 30. historical look of the university," In addition, seniors are responsible Tennis, Tuesday Sept. 15 Sept. 11 Late skate, Putt-Putt, Bowling Dawn K. Looney, Selah layout and for scheduling their portrait sitting. Golf, Friday Sept. 18 Sept. 18 Late Skate, Putt-Putt 1 | graphics editor, said. To schedule an appointment, seniors Flag Football, Tues. Sept. 22 Sept. 25 Late Skate, Putt-Putt * The Vietnam Book of Names is still I Selah also plans to provide the op­ should visit TE 110 or call extension Volleyball, Tuesday Sept. 22 available to LU students in TE 107 on 1 portunity for every student to have an 2206. * Sister Act, starring Whoopie Goldberg, will be individual portrait. All portraits, including underclass­ Tuesday and Thursday eveings. Ask for | * Concert schedule for the coming to the LU campus Sept. 25 & 26 "Unlike last year's dorm pictures, men and seniors will be taken in TE Associate Professor Mary Lou Fink. I '%mmmm> smm*v*^ ^ mmm the personal portraits will make sure 136 from Sept. 9 through Sept. 18.

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CWK»m •WliuiruMMI Lll l^u(«^c^.A.il lo U ,m.uo Jduui duW.iiMM U)ii^. i.^ uklw^ndoJI.^Uttolui ruodfauw(./li/V2 tou wu« pi nuv u k«a iniuaa i»ci>«, ul -tat u »4n> |MUcall Ufa lua*d uunt uautuic pa m«k>. Page 4, The Champion Wednesday, September 9,1992 Election 1992 A college student's guide to voting Voters must exercise right LU student poll: By PAMELA WALCK crats of America, has said. dates who most closely represent their ideals and ideas of what News Editor "Political participation increases Republicans want you. Democrats with age. We (College Democrats) government should be, and what is­ Are you registered to want you. Public affairs organiza­ want to show students today that the sues the representatives should ad­ tions want you. Politicians want you. political and governmental system dress. What those organizations want from isn't a joke," Harmon continued. Unfortunatley, this vocalizing of vote in your state? you is simple: If you are 18 or older, Examples of organizations on the opinion by young Americans makes you can vote. But to vote, you must college level that are trying to attract many politicans uneasy. first be registered. college students to vote include the "We have seen the basic issue, and If you are the • •MMI^H College Repub­ that is empowerment and access to typical college un­ licans and the the system," Mike Dolan, field direc­ dergraduate be­ Analysis College Demo­ tor for the California-based Rock the tween the ages of crats. Vote, said. 18 and 24, you ——— ————^— The College "Many politicans don' t want young 39% Yes represent a segment of American Democrats of America are organiz­ people voting since young voters have culture that is perceived not likely to ing a Victory Vote program on cam­ no patterns of voting and are unpre­ vote or participate in the political puses nationwide, with the goal of dictable," he said. process. registering 50,000 students this fall. The minimum legal age to register As a result, college and university Having targeted about 500 colleges is 18. If a student attends an out of 61% No campuses nationwide have been tar­ and universities in 15 states, the Col­ state school, he or she may register to geted by private and public interest lege Democrats plan to hold rallies, vote in the town or city where the groups to register students and get gain publicity and have politicians school is located. them to the polls on Nov. 3. from local and national levels to speak However, the states have varying "Students tend to feel left out. Can­ to students. laws for residency requirements, and didates don't appear to be addressing On the grassroots level, the Col­ there is presently no national law es­ issues that arc of concern to students," lege Republicans plan to dedicate the tablishing uniform registration laws Registered Voters Registered Absentee Voters Becky Cain, president of the National fall to the national elections through for all 50 states. League of Women Voters, said. "On door-to-door approach in order to get "An option is to vote by absentee * This poll was a norvscientillc survey conducted by the Champion staff the 20th anniversary of the right for students registered to vote. ballot if students are registered in A recent campus poll, taken on a selected basis, demonstrates that though 65 percent of the 18-year-olds to vote, this group has "Polls indicate that the 18-24 age their home states," Cain said. the least percentage voter turnout than group favor Republican views toward Since the 1970's, the League of Liberty University student body is registered to vote, only 39 percent are registered for absentee any other age group." government, society and the econ­ Women Voters has actively sought to ballots. According to the Census Bureau, omy," Tony Zagotta, national chair­ get young people to register. On the national level, this percentage is considered above average since, according to the 26 million men and women in the 18- man of the College Republicans, said. It has also published materials on Census Bureau, less than half of the 26 million Americans in the 18-24 age group are registered 24 age group are eligible to vote, and "The Republicans see students' voter rights, especially for college to vote. approximately 40 percentof this group concerns as being the economy, for­ students who may be going to an out- are registered. eign policy and abortion," he said. of-state institution and want to vote in Out-of-state students have the option of voting absentee. Though deadlines vary from state Among these college students who Some of the top issues that are primaries and elections. to state, it is not too late to register to vote absentee. are registered, an estimated 80 per­ of concern to college students on the For more information write to: The steps include: calling the hometown voter registration office, informing them of the cent participate in the voting process. national level also include the envi­ League of Women Voters, 1730 M student's intention to vote absentee and giving them the appropriate information. "Many students don't feel they are ronment and abortion rights, activists StreetN.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 claim. or call (202) 429-1965. Obtaining an absentee ballot ensures each voter the opportunity to exercise his constitutional a part of the American community. They don't have families yet; they If students want to address these Information for this article right to vote. don't have sunk-in roots, so they are concerns, they must first register to was gathered from the College J not as politically active," Jamie Har­ vote, registration organizers say. Press Service and arranged by John Voice your opinion in Virginia, vote mon, president of the College Demo- That way, they can vote for candi­ Williams. FROM STAFF REPORTS date of birth, social security number an election, if applying through mail \ For Virginian students, the proc­ and place of previous registration. the request must be made the Thurs­ \> K I N CIIM.KS of SOL \ I) K K I I K I. S\ I. \ 1 I \ V K S T I X G ess of registering to vote is less dif­ Once registered to vote, no further day before elections. ficult than for students who live in requirements are necessary unless you On election day, you can go to the other states. have moved to another town or county polls anytime between 6 a.m. and 7 Like in any state, the only require­ or did not vote in the past four years. p.m., show your registration card ments are one must be 18-years-old Should you be leaving the state and and voice your opinion by choosing and a U.S. citizen. Voter registration need to vote absentee, you need only the candidate of your choice. is accepted year-round, except 30 to phone the registration office or go For further information on how to days before an election. there personally. register or apply for an absentee bal­ The only information that is needed The earliest you can sign up for an lot call the State Board of Elections is your legal name, home address, absentee ballot is 10 months before at 1-800-552-9745. Political issues of the 1992 election The Deficit: new educational approaches. while expanding research on re­ Bush: Favors a balanced budget Clinton: Supports parental school newable energy sources. amendment. Opposes tax in­ choice but objects government creases. financing to parochial schools. Homosexuality: Clinton: Proposes to cut deficit Bush: Opposes special laws to in half to $141 billion by 1996. Environment & Energy protect gay rights. Opposes a balanced budget Bush: Encourages conservation Clinton: Plans to overturn bans amendment. by seeking lowertaxes on produc­ on homosexuals. Supports gay ers. Favors finding alternatives to rights. Education: fuels. Opposes auto fuel-effi­ Editor's note: In next week's Bush : Advocates allowing par­ ciency laws. Issue of The Champion, a ents to choose schools. Favors Clinton: Favors raising auto-effi­ closer look will be taken on national testing standards and ciency to 45 miles per gallon. where the candidates stand Favors reducing nuclear power on these issues and more. providing grants to schools for IRONICALLY, THE TIME TO START SAVING FOR RETIREMENT IS WHEN IT LOOKS MONDAY & TUESDAY ... LIKE YOU CAN LEAST AFFORD IT.

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To oth­ The abilities to supervise Ann Arbor, Ml 33 15,836 cans who have fallen into the web of ers, it's an opportunity to and to perform well in proj­ 8 COLUMBIA a con artist. 30 16,950 62,165 move into another profes­ MBA ect management are impor­ New York, NY Television, newspaper and maga­ sion. To most it means the Master in Business Administration tant traits to have when seek­ zine ads are often filled with scams 9 CARNEGIE MELLON 30 16,580 56,890 difference between success and ing employment Pittsburqh. PA that are neatly disguised as legiti­ failure, poverty and wealth. MBA graduates are employed by 10 UCLA mate opportunities to buy a product 20 8,510 59,335 The Master of Business Admini­ knowledge and information to utilize several types of businesses. These in­ Los Angeles, CA or service. However, the customer stration (MBA) has become the most in any type of position. clude: corporate and public account­ 11 MIT often finds that the product never 22 17,250 73,415 sought after graduate business de­ In a realm of constant change and ing firms, aerospace, automobile Cambridge, MA shows up or the service is merely a gree. Students from all majors and all uncertainty, more people are focus­ manufacturing, commercial and in­ 12 NORTH CAROLINA fluke. 15 6,153 50,945 backgrounds are entering MBA pro­ ing on the need to increase theirknowl- vestment banking, chemical compa­ Chapel Hill, NC Then again, a product may show grams. edge, scope, flexibility and opportu­ nies, computer hardware and soft­ 13 DUKE 18 16,200 55,990 up in the mailbox. But exactly what Since the mid 1960s, the number of nities in both their professional and ware manufacturers, financial serv­ Durham, NC is it? MBA graduates has increased from personal lives. ices, hospitality services, profit and 14 VIRGINIA The Better Business Bureau of­ 21 11,700 63,810 5,000 to more than 70,000 graduates The need for superior managers is non-profit government agencies, Charlottesville, VA fers some helpful tips on how to per year. ever-increasing. No matter what field health care services, insurance com­ deal with a world of scams. They 15 INDIANA 34 8,175 47,110 As the program continues to ex­ a person is in, a key role played could panies, management consulting firms Bloomington, IN are as follows: pand throughout the country, busi­ be in management. and communications. 16 CORNELL • Never do business with a 16 16,100 53,930 ness schools are accepting more and Managers are needed in evety part There are more than 900 colleges Ithaca, NY stranger at your home or place of more applicants who have non-busi­ of business. 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Additional career information may Berkeley, CA willing and quite capable of taking a student has a technicalo r liberal arts However, according to the American be obtained by writing the American 20 ROCHESTER you to the proverbial cleaners if 14,700 45,410 background? The most important Management Association, the de­ Management Association at 135 West Rochester, NY 38 given half of a chance. They may advantage is having a broad base of gree never guarantees a job. Compa­ 50th Street, New York, New York. Source: Niwswtik ring your doorbell with a suitcase full of products in hand. The only problem is they won't sell you the Transit company provides products they have. They only al­ Kaleidoscope '92 promises low you to order from their catalog bus transportation for students and tell you it should take only a few weeks. Often it's more like a FROM STAFF REPORTS fun, excitement for everyone lifetime and sometimes longer. For students in need of transportation in and around Lynchburg, the FROM STAFF REPORTS Most door-to-door salespersons Greater Lynchburg Transit Company (GLTC) provides bus service origi­ Sale: Sale and display of Cherokee • Kaleidoscope SoloII: Non-speed are very legitimate. However, some nating from several locations. The Lynchburg Visitor's Informa­ Indian crafts and art. Cherokees will driving event in which one car at a are not. Be careful. GLTC has routes that take passengers to downtown Lynchburg, area tion Center cordially welcomes all be present to answer questions about time negotiates a prescribed course • Never send money to a mail shopping centers and recreational sites including Miller Park and City visitors and residents to the 1992 Ka­ their life and culture. Sponsored by defined by pylons. Sponsored by Blue order concern before you check their Stadium. leidoscope annual festival. The festi­ theChaplain'sOffice.R-MWC.Front Ridge region Sports Car Club of reliability with your bureau. Two routes originate from River Ridge Mall; and when necessary, val, held Sept. 11-27, is sponsored by lawn of the college, 2500 Rivermont America. CVCC parking lot. Sept This is a big one on the list of transfers can be made at the Plaza Shopping Center for passengers going on 36 local businesses. Ave. Sept. 16,10 a.m.-5 p.m. M&**4 20, 10 a.m. frauds. to other destinations. Transfers are free if they are required to complete a Kaleidoscope attracts artists 5: North-South Field Hockey* « The Virginia Ten Miler: A 10- Mail order is a billion dollar in­ trip. The one-way fare is 75 cents. craft makers from the>:dntut^our^^ Tournament: Field hockey tpuma- miVe road race with an international dustry, and some of the revenues For frequent patrons, GLTC offers a monthly pass which allows the and thousands of visitors attend the ment which draws some of the fop field of rahnervBejpra, and.ends at attractions each year. ,;. ||§|| . E.C$tessHfcgb5chw)LSjxJasoi*d from mail order are made by folks purchaser an unlimited number of rides from the fiftho f the month until the teanmfrom different areas of the by First Colony Life|Sftsi§&ttce Co. who advertise a product insisting fourth of the following month. These passes can be obtained at The Plaza, An overview of attractions ts as country. Sponsored by Lynchburg that the product is fabulous and you Harris Teeter, Crestar Bank, the GLTC office or on any bus. Tickets for a follows: ••. - College field hockey team. 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MAIL TO 1028 Wright Shop Road for more information. when everything is a priority. Madison Heights, VA 24572 Wednesday, September 9,1992 opinion The Champion, Page 6 Eij^t/Faruni Editorial Students should "...Where the spirit of the practice what Lord is, there is Liberty." they preach II Corinthians 3:17 Editor: I graduated from Liberty in the class of 1992. During the summer I began graduate school at the Univer­ Liberty promotes sity of Pittsburgh. One day at lunch some of my classmates were asking me what Liberty was like. A girl at a certain attitude the table was the friend of a Liberty This is the second full week of the semester and we have football player. adjusted to homework, roommates and no sleep once again. After I told them a little about LU, We have gotten into the swing of going to church, prayer she made the comment that there must be people who like to party at Liberty groups and all kinds of other spiritual meetings. In light of because her friend could drink more all these incentives to live the Christian life, it is still easy than any of her other friends. This to stray and become spiritually indifferent. simple comment just about discred­ Despite the fact that every prospective student is made ited everything that I had said. aware of the rules and atmosphere before they come to How can we be different from the world when our students have a repu­ Liberty, some still refuse to abide by The Liberty Way. tation for doing the exact things that They form negative and destructive attitudes toward the Liberty is supposed to stand against? school and ultimately the things of God. Election nears; issues defined The purpose of this letter is not This attitude keeps Liberty from impacting our commu­ By TONYA WALTERS lieves women under 18 should notify in opposition to the Brady Bill. He necessarily to reprimand anyone, but to remind everyone that non-Chris­ nity and reaching out to the world. It spreads like a fire out Champion Reporter their parents before having an abor­ rejects proposals which would ban As the November election nears, tion. Clinton also stands behind the most assault rifles but thinks buyers tians do know of our reputation. It is of control and does a lot more damage. our responsibility to keep our testi­ What can we do to solve this problem? We need to realize voters are attempting to choose a bill that will prevent restrictions on of guns should be screened more candidate who will best fulfill the abortion. closely. Clinton is behind the Brady mony as Christ-like as possible. this is not a Christian university in name alone. We should position of the nation's president. Another issue that has made our Bill, bans on assault rifles and any Therefore my plea to the students be consistent with the Christian walk in every aspect of our Understandingprominentpolitical is­ nation a political battleground is gay proposal that would allow guns to be of Liberty University is to keep your lives and accept the fact that Liberty is not simply a place, sues and each candidate's standing rights. Bush is in opposition toward bought back. actions pleasing to the Lord, so I will but an attitude. on those issues is a key factor in laws that would protect the rights of In the medical fields, Bush is op­ never have to make excuses for your behavior to unsaved people again. In order to fulfill the dream on which this university was determining the voter's choice for gays. He supports a ban on gays in the posed to national health insurance office. military as well. Clinton wants bans and rejects democrat plans that give Maria C. Schmidt founded, we need to practice "incorporated Christianity." There is a large gap between views on homosexuals to be dropped and is employers the choice to pro vide health This means we need to make Christianity the sole basis of held by the imcumbent, George Bush, a supporter of gay rights. benefits or pay into funds for the our lives and let all else fall behind it. and his contender, Bill Clinton. People all over the world are con­ uninsured. Clinton is promising to In a college atmosphere, many things often take prece­ Bush's plans for the nation are obvi­ cerned with protection of our envi­ proclaim a nationwide health proposal dent over a walk with the Lord. For example, students ously of a more conservative nature ronment and conservation of energy. in his first 100 days that should pro­ than those of Clinton. Bush is in favor of alternative fuels vide universal coverage in the future. "If you want a spring in often become overly obsessed with being popular. According to U.S. News and like ethanol. He stands against auto The national deficit is overwhelm­ your step and a song in Meeting new people and spending time with friends World Report, the following are the fuel efficiency laws and encourages ing and certainly needs special atten­ your heart, you give Al views of Bush and Clinton on se­ the industries of oil and gas by lower­ tion. Bush intends to handle it with a become main goals. Cliques play a major role in this Gore and I a chance to principle. Some people believe clique membership is a lected national and world issues that ing taxes on produce and allowing Constitutional amendment requiring may help you decide who you would bring America back." necessity. To obtain membership they conform to the drilling to take place in the Alaskan balanced budgets. He opposes tax rather see as president. National Wildlife Refuge. increases and wishes to freeze do­ —Bill Clinton. clique's norms and betray their own uniqueness. mestic discretionary spending. One of the nation's most contro­ Clinton supports cuts in carbon- Some readers think the press By becoming so distracted with the social scene, students versial issues is abortion. Bush is in dioxide emissions which are a source Bush and Clinton have contrasting has been unfair in criticizing Dan often lose sight of the reason they are here — to get an favor of abortion only for reasons of of global warming. He wants reduc­ views on many other issues. Whether Quayle's spelling while ignoring rape, incest or the possibility of the tion of nuclear power and expanded democrat or republican, voters should education and glorify God. Friends are an important part an obvious Bill Clinton grammati­ of the college experience, but priorities must be put in mother's death. He opposes all other research on renewableenergy sources. explore current political issues and cases and would like to see Roe vs. Clinton is also in favor of raising where the candidates stand on them. cal goof. Quayle may not know perspective. Wade overturned, allowing abortions efficiency of automobiles to 45 miles Our country is in need of excellent how to spell potato, they say, but Students are also lured away from their walk with the to be stopped or at least Umived. per gallon. leadership; and we the people must Clinton doesn't seem to know the Lord by the compelling need to find Mr. or Mrs. Right — Clinton supports abortion, but be­ On the issue of gun control, Bush is make the wisest choice possible. '' rules of grammar governing the the Mrs. degree. They are so busy searching for the mate, use of "I" and "me". strategically placed here by God, that they no longer look In his acceptance speech last to God or trust Him to provide this person in His good time. Christian metal ministers to many month at the Democratic Con­ vention, Clinton said his mother Other students tend to engross themselves completely By BRANDI BARNUM Christian metal has a very large had "held our family, my brother Opinion Editor Point impact on teens today. Boys who get with schoolwork. They spend every waking moment study­ and I, together through tough ing in the library, obsessed with having perfect grades and Editor's Note: The editorial saved at a young age often rely upon board suggests that all students Christian metal because it is familiar times." making Mom and Dad proud. Working hard and doing abide by the Liberty Way, includ­ to them and they can relate to it. It Wrote 91-year-old Mary Kell- your best are certainly not wrong, but sacrificing your re­ ing the music code. The following ministers and helps them grow spiri­ ner Baldwin of Richmond, Ind.: lationship with God makes the work meaningless. articles are offered in the spirit of tually. "It hit me like a bullet." Clinton Still others feel compelled to throw themselves into doing balance and intellectual integrity Many people believe that Christian should have said "my brother and the work of the Lord. They want to serve the Lord with all in regard to Christian music. metal is not "appropriate" because it me," of course, since the pronoun Imagine this. A teenage boy is not for all people, nor should all people does not allow the believer to worship (me) is the object of the verb. their heart, so they volunteer to do more than they are ca­ saved through a street-witnessing be expected to give it a try. However, through the music. Noting that Clinton has on pable of doing. They are so busy doing things for God that team. He has grown up on heavy just because one person can't under­ Webster's New 20th Century Dic­ several occasions urged Ameri­ they forget God. Their personal relationship with Him metal music but wants to adapt his stand the words and doesn't like the tionary defines worship as "to adore cans to put their support behind lifestyle to one that will be pleasing to music, doesn't give that person the or pay divine honors to as a deity; to takes a back seat to the other activities. " Al Gore and I," Bill Burns of San In order to keep a consistent walk with the Lord this God. What is one to do — hand him right to condemn it and say that it isn't reverence with supreme respect and a Steve Green tape? Definitely not. Christian and doesn't glorify God. Diego suggests, "Rhodes scholar semester, sit down and make a list of your goals and veneration." By this definition, any­ Many of you may be thinking,"if Christians have become so narrow- one with the ability to understand the Clinton apparently did not have priorities. Don't get so involved with any one thing that you he truly wants to please God, he will minded when it comes to music that words of Christian metal could wor­ much time for grammar while at become stressed out or overworked. Concentrate on incor­ just have to give up heavy metal the purpose and meaning behind ship through this kind of music. Oxford." porating your Christian walk into every aspect of life. music." That is simply not true. There music's role in the believer's life has Christians who personally don't like Several readers pointed out that, By establishing goals and priorities, you will be able to are many Christian heavy metal bands been lost. Christian metal are not wrong in their on a recent campaign stop in St. today, and contrary to popular belief, In all fairness, some lyrics of Chris­ possess the attitude of Liberty. If we are all working toward thinking, but the Christian who con­ Louis, Clinton enthusiastically the words Christian and heavy metal tian metal are much more Christ- demns the music and suggests that it concluded his speech to a crowd the same goals this university will be able to make a much can and do go together. centered, biblical and spiritual than is less than Christian is wrong, for the of 25,000 by saying, "If you want The question of how something mainstream Christian artists. more significant impact not only on our peers, families and simple reason that music, not lyrics, a spring in your step and a song in that is barely understandable can be Take for instance the fact that both is amoral. Christians who listen to communities but also ourselves. your heart, you give Al Gore and glorify ing to God is often raised when Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith secular music while condemning I a chance to bring America referring to metal music. have aired their music on secular sta­ Christian metal are even more hypo­ Revival can come to campus However, for those who have lis­ tions. Not to belittle or condemn these critical. back." As spiritual emphasis week begins, we encourage all tened to heavy metal music and grown artists, for that too would be narrow- Music is strictly a personal prefer­ Wrote Kenneth Dale of West Linn, Ore.: "Give I a break!" students to pursue a more mature relationship with the accustomed to the rhythm, can un­ minded, but why condemn a group ence, and each type of music minis­ derstand the words perfectly. that is strictly Christian while pro­ Lord. What is true revival Is it a one night stand? One ters to someone in one way or an­ —Taken from Time Magazine, Au­ Granted, Christian heavy metal is moting those that do both? other. gust 31,1992. week of "revival" is only a euphemism for jaded spiritual­ ity. Revival is a progressive growth pattern, resulting in a greater faith and obedience to match. Keep this in mind Christian metal differs little from secular metal this week. By JENNIFER KELLY However, most Counterpoint or not the actual traction. Harmony affects the psy­ Special to the Champion people never pay music, minus the chological drives, and when abused Picture this: screaming fans, grind­ much attention to words, is really causes confusion and rebellion. The The Champion Forum Policies ing guitars, headbanging, pulsating the words ( the any different. melody of music affects a person's The Champion encourages members ones that can be Box 20000 Liberty University drums, lyrics shouted into a micro­ When listening to spirit. If unbalanced, it causes ten­ of the community to submit letters to the phone, long hair being flipped every deciphered), but Lynchburg, VA 24506-8001 editor on any subject. Christian heavy sion, disillusionment, frustration and which way, and a mosh pit. simply let the (804) 582-2471 Letters should not exceed 400 words. metal, can one depression — especially over a pe­ The Champion will print unisgned let­ It would be a perfect setup for any music fill them. honestly say that riod of time." Ben LaFrombols ters as long as they are of value, not popular heavy metal group like Met- There's a reason Editor-in-Chief , , they're filled with Are such activities done in a spirit containing vulgarity nor defamatory in allica, Anthrax or Slaughter. But why people throw away those tapes Chris Holden Shellie Heckathorn a true spirit of worship? of worship? Or is it the actual music nature. The Champion asks that all let­ and rip down those posters of half- Copy Editor Graphics Editor now, this can also be the setting for In The Transformer Bible section that gets the adrenaline rushing and Pam Wakk Mike Gathman ters be typed. most of the popular "Christian" heavy dressed, long-haired stars often looked called "Life Questions", Jay Suack "affects the physical drives?" News Editor Sports Editor All material submitted becomes the metal groups like Bloodgood, One upon as idols — listening to heavy attempts to answer the question "How Heavy metal music, Christian or Tim Pierce Jeffrey A. CoU properly of The Champion. Bad Pig, Whitecross, Barren Cross, metal evokes anger. City News Editor Photo Editor does rock music affect me?" by not, does not produce a spirit of wor­ The Champion reserves the right to Mad at the World or Rez. What is the difference between the saying.'The rhythm of music should David Hart Melissa Birkhead accept, reject or edit any letter received, ship but a feeling of anger. This may Feature Editor Ad Production Manager Many people are and have been world's heavy metal and Christian according to The Champion stylebook. be like the pulse in a body. If there is not be true for everyone, but the Chris­ Brand! Barnum Prof. Ann Wharton fans of this adrenaline rushing music. heavy metal? Naturally, a Christian The deadline is 6 p.m. Wednesday. no pulse, the body is dead. A throb­ tian heavy metal listener should con­ Opinion Editor Adviser The speed of the drums gets the heart heavy metal group is, or at least should Please address all letters to "Editor, bing and pounding pulse indicates sider whether or not they are filled 'Ihe Champion is distributed every Tuesday The Champion" and drop them off in DH racing. Screeching guitars make be, dedicated to glorifying the Lord illness; a normal concealed pulse with a spirit of worship and praise to while school is in session. The opinions heads pound, and those husky male expressed in this publication do not bear (he 109 or mail to Box 22581, Liberty Uni­ and bringing the message of salvation means the body is healthy. Rhythm our Lord when listening to the jumbled imprimature of Liberty University. versity. Lynchburg, VA. 24506-8001. vocals fill ears with half-understood through their music. affects the physical drives, and when words of "You're a Pagan" by One lyrics. But the biggest concern is whether abused, arouses sensuality and dis­ Bad Pig.

I , Wednesday, September 9,1992 The Champion, Page 7 Media concentrates on skeletons; issues trampled in dust

By ALLISON BROPHY ing the allegations of infidelity against him They are being portrayed as fanatic chau­ in-chief. Others are discontent with Bush and toward Bush or Clinton, all that was heard was Champion Reporter than somewhat hysterically denying all alle­ vinists who wish to bring women back to the his apparent ignorance of domestic problem s. Bush-bashing, Clinton-bashing and a brilliant Once again, we are all faced with the uncer­ gations of marijuana inhaling. Bush was ap­ days of suffrage. In reality they are only While home problems such as growing drug oratory delivered by former president Ronald tainties and unanswered questions of the up­ parently so angered by even the suggestion of acting as the voice of millions of unborn abuse and homelessness become steadily more Reagan. coming election. Pre-election coverage and his unfaithfulness that he refused to comment children murdered in the "sanctity of the serious, it is vital that we get a domestic- All the while, we are left sitting there think­ the Republican and Democratic conventions on the false rumors. womb" each year. minded president in office. ing, "Come on guys, tell us something solid," were frantic scrambles for both candidates. We were bombarded for weeks with Dan They are being portrayed as legalistic grand­ There is no question that Bush could handle —butnosuch luck. So here we are, our minds Bush and Clinton were both trying to bring Quayle and his statements about a particular fathers who insist on traditional families and it, but what exactly are his priorities? Is swirling with inconsistencies and questions, out dirt on the other while trying to maintain "Murphy Brown" show. Every newspaper in condemn everyone else. In reality they are Saddam Hussein above the thousands of teen­ wondering who to vote for. a Mr. Clean image. Of course, the media had America seemed to be screaming, "Dan only fighting for coherence in the home and agers dying from drug abuse every year on his Many will choose Bush this November, but no problem accommodating every new ru­ Quayle hates single-parent families!" And stability for our children. list of things to do? These are the questions only because of the Republican stand against mor. Within 24 hours any news of infidelity while all the screaming was going on, only a The Democrats have gotten their bad press that should've been answered during the abortion. Though we cannot support a party and deception would be blaring from every few of us got Quayle's intended message of too, butin a mostly liberal media it hasn' t been conventions. that supports one of the greatest holocausts of television set in America. With so much stability vs. unrest in single parent families. nearly as extensive. Many know almost nothing about Clinton world history, we still see a country coming confusion, where does this leave young, Did you hear the latest? Millie, the White So this brings us back to the issues at hand. except what the tabloid-like newspapers say apart at the seams of money and moral values. impressionable voters? House dog, has had quadruplets out of wed­ We know everything we would ever want to and what has been taught about Democrats We need someone who can sew pretty fast. We've heard it all already. We know about lock. Come on, gentlemen. Get on with the know about each candidate's personal life and being evil. Media coverage has been void of The media has done nothing but gossip on Bill Clinton's affairs and his blatant attitude story. not enough about where they stand on crucial reason and structure. The media force fed us the level of teenage girls while Americans are about them. We know all about his hippie Republicans, more than Democrats, have issues. We know too much about where they all the rumors and scandals they could find forced to walk away from the whole thing days of flower weaving and not inhaling. And been made to appear foolish by the media. are imperfect and not enough about where while we, the American people, just sat in our hoping and praying for our next president to to balance all the bad Democratic press, we They are being portrayed as homosexual haters they can help us. recliners and shook our heads. be a level-headed man. have George Bush having an affair with a for­ when in reality they are only standing for Who would better serve our country? Some For many, this will be the first time voting Hopefully by that time, the mudslinging mer worker in romantic Europe. normalness in a world full of sexual perver­ say Bush because of his experience as vice- in a presidential election. After intently watch­ will be over, and we can start Ajaxing the Clinton seemed less concerned about deny­ sion. president, president and active commander- ing both conventions, trying to justify leaning country.

Music based on convictions Should Christian's listen to secular This policy was implemented music? Many people would support Brandi because there is such a wide variety both sides of the issue. In order to Barnum of personal styles and tastes. foster critical thinking on this sub­ Opinion Editor Unfortunately the Bible offers no ject, the basic assumptions will be clear solution either. Nowhere in examined here. the Bible does it suggest that Chris­ Music is an important factor in the be related to God and Christianity. It tians should not listen to secular lives of most people. It performs a is similar to the saying that beauty is music. task that virtually nothing else can in the eye of the beholder. One gets Thus, it is up to the Christian to replace. It becomes part ofaperson's out of music what he puts into it. make this decision based upon per­ soul and has a great impact on person­ It has .become a well-accepted be­ sonal conviction and interpretation. ality and mood. It also expresses lief that Christians should not partici­ The biggest problem with this culture, background, opinions and at­ pate in things that are not glorifying system is the few Christians who titudes. to God. personally believe secular music is There are many different types of This is actually a very logical ar­ not appropriate for believers and music, all of which have a certain gument, yet not all things are black refuse to let others make their own amount of artistic value. All|i|gri and white, glorifying or not giorify- choice. most people prefer one kind of music ing. Therefore, one must arrive at i|l They try to convince everyone or another, no music, except that which decision through some other method thattheiropinioniscorrectandcon promotes vulgar, psychotic or saere- demnji^qsj^ho don't agree. This ligious behavior, can be right Or Students can no longer look to the narrow-mindedness causes isolation wrong. It can only be liked or dis­ Liberty Way to see whether secular and sMusi)I;Bmong believers. liked. music is righto r wrong. As with any basic assumption, Since music has such an obvious The new music policy slates "Phi­ one can consultevery authority. Yet effect on a person, it is often said to losophy, tastes and personal convic­ the final decision can only be made have negative effects on its listener. tions concerning music vary greatly by the individual with his own per­ However, who is to say how certain among our students. Liberty Univer­ sonal convictions and interpreta­ types of music affect certain people? sity endeavors to maintain a music tions. Since each person is different, surely standard which is conducive to a Christians mature by making de­ Parking becomes source of each type of music affects each per­ healthy Christian atmosphere. There­ cisions based upon personal con­ son differently. fore, certain music (heavy metal, rock viction. Since secular music doesn't speak music, music with lewd lyrics, and Therefore, since secular music is of God, many people feel it can't be other such music forms deemed of­ such a controversial issue in the mental anguish and stress glorifying to God. Yet the meaning fensive by Liberty University ad­ Christian community today, the of music is all in the way a person ministration) is not considered ap­ decision should be left up to each By BRANDI BARNUM This is the first year that freshmen Old habits are hard to break and interprets it Virtually any song can propriate." individual. Opinion Editor have been allowed to have cars on stopping in the middle of the road is The ultimate nightmare for town campus, so it is only fair that seniors definitely not an easy thing to get : students and on-campus seniors has have access to the most convenient used to. mmmm « The Fountainhead become a reality. They are being spots. The stop signs probably shouldn't c9 robbed of their parking spaces. As for the rest of the underclass­ be complained about too much. They Town students have started camp­ men their turn for "the good spots" do make life a little easier for faculty ing out in the commuter lot at night will come soon enough, but for now and commuters, and at least the speed Campaigns destroy language just to get a spot in the last row the let the seniors enjoy their turn in peace. bumps disappeared. next morning. As if the parking situation wasn't These are problems that could eas­ "I don't think it's fair to impose a does not accept the Bible as authority. Of course, this is a slight exaggera­ bad enough, we are still faced with ily be taken care of if students would burden on an American fleet that has Christians must be able to defend tion; however, the problem has es­ those stop signs. only obey traffic and parking guide­ bigger cars than foreign competitors themselves with other means. A his­ calated to absurd proportions. These signs have been a constant lines and have more respect for com­ do." Bill Clinton said when speaking torical, traditional argument sup­ This campus was originally de­ source of grief and worn brakes for muters and seniors. in Detroit. ports a family unit constructed of a signed to be a walking campus, yet most on-campus students,, not to Although, even if we were to Later, in the same speech he said, "I male, female and their offspring. by strolling through the commuter mention the numerous cases of whip­ achieve some type of parking Utopia, strongly believe we have to raise mile­ The design argument rebuffs the parking lot one would never be able lash caused by trying to stop after for­ I still believe the stops signs really age standards. But I have never said The world is made up of communi­ validity of homosexual marriage on a to tell. getting that the signs exist. aren't necessary. that I didn' t think there was more than ties, so the world is our family, Bar­ biological level. Everyday there are on-campus one way to do it." bara Bush's thinking logically leads. Psychological evidence abounds parking stickers than commuter stick­ The obvious is clear. Bill lied. Her use of the term "family values" supporting strength of the traditional ers. This is a source of great distress How does one raise mileage stan­ is broad enough to include any type of family. Usingreason and accepted for commuting students. dards without causing burden, from social unit that merely co-habitates proofs will lead people to biblical It is also rather annoying for the LIBERTY UNIVERSITY the current 26 miles per gallon to 40 with another. truth. commuters to have to wait every mpg as proposed by Clinton? Any The family, defined in biblical Competitiveness is a term many morning while traffic is directed government act would place a greater terms, is a sacred unit worthy of es­ opportunists have used. Dan Quayle into the commuter lot. burden on the "American fleet." teem and respect, not degradation to began the onslaught with his Council However, if it were only the com­ THE CHAMPION the level of two co-habitating males on Competitiveness that worked to This is pernicious use of language muters going into this lot, there would • IWWW »l mwwpw«m««w and often jaded meaning is prevalent or females. reduce government regulation, mak­ be no need for anyone to direct traf­ in modern culture. Broadening the term of family to ing businesses more competitive in fic. It is on-campus students who are Clinton places little value on the include neighbor to neighbor or even the world market and using the term. causing this problem by driving to the ATTENTION meaning of words as indicated above. church member to church member At the other end of Pennsylvania cafeteria and parking in the commuter Obviously any raising of mileage stan­ produces a danger by correlating the Avenue congressional Democrats lot. dards will cause a "burden" — how immensely stronger ties of family to have used the term to promote greater On-campus students need to have With a donation of $25 to the does Clinton define burden? lesser relationships. government involvement in business, some consideration for the commut­ Another example of ambiguity is The universal use of "family val­ supposedly making them more com­ ers and stop parking in their lot. University, you and your family can his negation "I-have-nevcr-said-that- ues" has brought an ambiguity sharply petitive. History has proven the op­ Commuters are likely to rise up and I-didn't-think-there-was-more-than- contrasted by Pat Buchanan's treat­ posite. retaliate. receive one-way-to-do-it." The phrase is ment. What does competitiveness mean? Unfortunately, they are not the loaded with insinuation and subtle Finally, someone attempted to place In today's political climate anything only students faced with parking prob­ The Champion. uncertainty. certainty with the term. goes that sounds good. lems. The parking lots on the circle It is a weak mind that can not ar- Buchanan supported restricting Politicians desire ambiguity, hop­ and behind Dorms 25 and 26 have r Send payments to: tic ulate a position and weaker charac­ homosexual couples from obtaining ing to foster attitudes and emotions been designated for seniors this year. ter that will not stand for a position. legal family status. rather than serious debate based upon However, either freshmen, sopho­ The Champion What did Clinton say? Where does Another difficulty is the libertarian reason, certainty and fact. mores and juniors cannot read or the Box 20000 he stand? idea of contracted marriages that Not only has a political system be­ clearly marked "senior parking only" would be similar to business con­ come distorted, but language and signs are visible only to seniors. Lynchburg VA 24506-8001 Clinton's verbal flurry that pro­ ______duced such inconsistencies is a side­ tracts. meaning become worthless, espe­ In order to get a spot in either of Buchanan received much criticism cially when terms are shaken from these lots, one has to be in by 10 p.m., light to two other terms being de­ YES, please send me stroyed for mere opportunist gain - for his remarks, but without strict their foundation and used for short- thus giving up any kind of a social life "family" and "competitiveness." definitions society will continue to term, opportunistic gain. or risk parking in the gravel pit. 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. Page 8, The Champion feature Wednesday, September 9,1992 Grad appreciates Liberty Grandpa donates love, time By ANITA WELLS internship program and DAVID HART By DAWN K. LOONEY "I'm learning lessons now that I Everyone knows "Liberty and LORRIE ANN TRENT was taught in school. When I was in Grandpa" with the basebal 1 cap, bow Marilyn Troyer, a 1989 Liberty the classroom at Liberty, listening tie and oversized name tag as his alumnae, is administrative assistant to professors of chapel speakers, I unmistakable trademark. And most for Young Life's Jump Mountain wasn't always interested in what Liberty students have spotted at least project and heads up the fund-rais­ they were teaching. But now that one of the 25 clocks he has donated ing and commu­ time has passed, to the campus. But few know the nication efforts it changes how I story behind this servant of God or for the camp. look at things," the reason for his fascination with Troy credits her Troyer said. clocks. success to Li­ "Even if you William Eugene Smith was bom berty's intern­ think that an in­ May 2, 1924, in Wilmington, N.C. ship program ternship will put He attended eight years of school. and to the jour­ you a semester At the age of 17, he began a career nalism depart­ behind, it will in welding and steel work that lasted ment. show an em­ for 45 years. Troyer, from ployer that you "I worked and didn't mind it," he Harrisonburg, are definitely in­ said. "Although I didn't have an Va., graduated terested in the education, I was as smart as any­ with a degree in field and that you one." journalism and a want to learn Grandpa attended church regu­ concentration in more than the larly and eventually decided he photo by Andy Peterson public relations. Marilyn Troyer classroom can needed to become salved in 1944. "I Liberty Grandpa talks with senior Jean Jarvis (left) and sophomore Kelly Pickral (right) during She secured her Liberty graduate offer," she said. first knew something was missing dinner in the new cafeteria. Liberty Grandpa has been visiting Liberty's campus since 1983. position with Young Life, an inter­ "I have nothing but good things from my life," he said. He gave his didn't walk for 11 months. "Since Yet, physically visiting the cam­ "Looking around, I discovered that denominational youth organization to say about the journalism depart­ life to Christ; and since then, he has then, I have developed a special place pus is not the only way Liberty there was absolutely no clock in the which just finished its ninth summer ment at LU," Troyer said. "They "never been the same." in my heart for the handicapped," he Grandpa gives of his time. He also dining hall," Grandpa explained. in Lexington, Va. equipped me for my career and had In 1947, he married Miriam explained. He wears a special boot, gives his time in a literal sense— "When I finally found out what time it 'The camp exposes the youth to excellent labs that also prepared me Almetta Gregory. They celebrated made with steel bars connected to fit donated clocks— and for a specific was, it was too late. I had missed her the truth about Jesus Christ and, for the real world." their 45th wedding anniversary in around his knees. reason. by 10 minutes." hopefully, they will make a decision Troyer urges all students to take May. Grandpa and his wife Miriam lived Years ago, Liberty Grandpa vis­ Since that time, Grandpa has do­ for Him" Troyer said. advantage of the academic resources Grandpa worked with the Mari­ in North Carolina and Mississippi ited campus to speak with Belinda nated 25 clocks and placed them in An internship provided Troyer available. "I completely believe in time Commissioners outfitting ships before settling in Virginia to spend Beale, a freshman who helped watch locations both strategic and sentimen­ with the necessary experience for the journalism program and the pro­ by putting gun shields and barrels their retirement days closer to their Liberty Grandma. Grandpa went to tal: seven in the old cafeteria, nine in the Jump Mountain project. Troyer fessors who gave their time to teach on them. Although he was never only son. the registrar's office to glance at the new cafeteria, three in the main performed her internship at Hook me. drafted for the war, he occasionally Grandpa began visiting the campus Bcale's schedule in order to speak library, one in the mansion's execu­ Associates in Lynchburg which Troyer wenton to say, "Although worked with active servicemen. in 1983. He's especially famous for with her between classes. tive conference room, one in the asked her to stay full-time after I'm not able to now, I'd like to OnJune20,1955, a horrible steel- appearances at evening meals and "I decided to meet her just before supervisor's station, one in the cur­ graduation. someday give back to the school in working accident cost Grandpa half church services on campus. "I come to an education class at approximately riculum library, one on Troy Hall's "It was a good teaching and learn­ return for all it has done for me." of his foot. Doctors surgically re­ visit the students and fellowship with two o'clock in the TE building," vending cart, one in the room of so­ ing experience. There's only so "Overall, I came away with much constructed the remainder of his foot them," he said. Grandpa explained. phomore Ellis Prince (by special re­ much you can learn from a profes­ more than a basic knowledge of the by bringing his heel forward. "Whenever I feel lonely or de­ In the meantime, Grandpa thought quest) and one which will be mounted sor, but there's a world of difference subject matter... I now have a dif­ "I lost 21 pounds in three weeks pressed, 1 talk to these wonderful it harmless to visit with some stu­ in DeMoss Hall in the near future. when you get paid for what you're ferent perspective of how Christ is because of being emotionally upset people and the loneliness disappears," dents having lunch in the cafeteria, "I'll continue to visit as long as I'm doing," Troyer said. "It's not just an the center of everything in my life," about my foot," he said. Grandpa said. "The students give me but "lost track of ume while talking physically able," Grandpa said. "This exercise. It's the real thing." Troyer said. He wore five different casts and joy and arc the highlight of my life." to everybody," he said. is what keeps me young."

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Folks, I've used deodorant interpret the true meaning behind People don't immediately ditch 0 • School outfit football. theme while here at Liberty: I can do for years now, and I've never a) ap­ the directions or guidelines to which clothes after they get tired of them. Time passes. It gets dirty, faded plied deodorant without removing > many things while listening to a Ste­ we must abide. We, too, question Articles go through a series of steps, • Athletic garb and rippedunti l the article is bumped ven Curtis Chapman CD. the cap, b) forgotten where to use it or the degree of their necessity. decreasing in importance with each _l into an even lower state — work For hours I whirled and twirled c) thought monthly would be ade­ "I'm old enough to choose the step. You may iiave clothes in your \ clothes. Themoreoutofstyleitisthe around the room, emptying boxes, quate. president of the country, but not old closet that are seven to 10 years old. 0 better. I would love to change the oil sorting piles and filling drawers. Like Brand Y toothpaste states: "For enough to choose what movie I see?" You may not wear them to church c • Work wear in my car with any outfit from the a choreographed ritual, I gloriously best results, squeeze toothpaste from some people ask. anymore, but you still wear them. Bed clothes <• Brady Bunch. placed yearbooks and textbooks of end of tube and flatten as you go up." Or, "I can travel outside of the The first place that you restrict t Again, the poor piece of material bygone years upon the shelf. Isn't the toothpaste at the end the country any time I want, but can't wearing the new clothes is to special 0Q . 'Kitchen Just ttooped'JL wiper upper loses importance. You wear it to bed. Alas, all major unpacking was sameas in the middle? To make sure, leave the dorm after 12 p.m.?" events on the weekend. You say to It is still not worthy to be thrown out. E Dipstick wiper «L complete. 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Next, the clothing falls down an­ lowest form of rag, which of course, As I placed these little gems atop Brand Z mouthwash states: however, is that rules establish an You give in to the pressure of other level and is worn only to ath­ involves grease. Only then can the my dresser one by one, I noticed a "Pour 10 milliliters into cup. Swish understanding of responsibility for wearing the clothing to school. Why letic events. The reason this time is article be tossed. common element. These objects all vigorously and spit out. Do not eat one's actions. the sudden change? Usually it's be­ more involved: The next time you reach for an oily had detailed instructions for proper or drink for a half hour." Could any They simply benefit and protect cause you don't find the article as new a) it has faded in the wash rag from the trunk of your car, realize usage. 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Beside Still Waters m —„....^_..,-,,- ,, Decisions mold lifestyles Harris Teeter "And Elijah came unto all the true, living God or Baal. people, and said, How long halt ye The people's sin was not that they Nelson between two opinions? If the Lord be had totally rejected the Lord, but that : God, follow him: but if Baal, then JL4JBJ Chapman they were worshipping Baal in addi­ MEANS WlrV PRICES! follow him. And the people answered Staff Columnist tion to Jehovah. Therefore, they were him not a word 0 Kings 18:21)." asked that question that still echoes We make numerous decisions •Jk A& from Mt. Carmel to this day:"Which everyday. ter. From this union they have 729 God are you going to serve exclu­ No matter how big or small the descendants. Out of this family have sively with all your heart?" matter is, our decisions directly af­ come: 300 preachers, 65 college pro­ After seeing the humiliation of the fect us. fessors, 13 university presidents, 60 prophets of Baal and the power of Take Max Jukes, for instance. He authors, three United States congress­ God displayed before their eyes, Is­ lived in New York. He didn't believe men and one vice president of the rael chose to follow the Lord. in Christian training. He married a United States. Except for Aaron Burr, Yet, today, we face that same ques­ girl of like character. From this union a grandson of Edwards who married tion. Are you going to choose the they have 1,026 descendants. Three a questionable character, the family world, or are you going to live for hundred of them died prematurely. has not cost the state a single dollar. Jesus? Are you going to be a friend of One hundred were sent to the peni­ The difference in the two families the world, or are going to love and tentiary for an average of 13 years is Christian training in youth and obey Almighty God? each. One hundred and ninety were heart conversions. Their decisions There are many who believe in public prostitutes. There were 100 were critical. Jesus and, still cling to the ways of the drunkards, and the family cost the Keeping this frame of mind about world. So as this semester rolls on, state $1,200,000. They made no decisions, the prophet Elijah was also make the decision to follow Jesus 24 contribution to society. forcing God's people, Israel, to make hours a day. Jonathan Edwards lived in the same a decision that would be of grave It is that decision which determines state. He believed in Christian train­ importance. They had to make the whether your life shall be fruitful for ing. He married a girl of like charac- choice of whether to follow the one the kingdom of God or not.

Healthy eating is no secret "Eat Healthy, Exercise, and Still start the day. Die" read the tee-shirt I saw a woman Breakfast is the most important meal wearing. What the shirt designer of the day since your stomach hasn't didn't consider, however, was that had food in the last seven to eight eating well may help prevent dis­ hours. eases and help you live longer. The food breaks up gastric juices The First Commandment of Eat­ that gather when you go for several ing Well is to know thy food — once a week to receive the protein you hours without it Many people who what type it is, what nutritional value would miss otherwise. skip breakfast to save time or calories it has or what negative effects it has. Unfortunately, eggs increase our develop stomach pains, ulcers, and When determining type, the main cholesterol level; and when gout as a result. It may sound shock­ categories are meats and seafood, scrambled, they're partly saturated ing, but even that leftover cold pizza is vegetables and fruit, starches and with oil from the cooking process. better than nothing! grains and dairy products. Sausage contains protein also, but Our grandparents wish that they had To give you atf example, I've put it actually has more saturated with fat the information we have today about together a typical breakfast that you and cholesterol than eggs. about heart attacks, cancers and ef­ might eat: scrambled eggs, sausage, The sliced melon and orange juice fects of high blood pressure. sliced melon, a cup of orange juice, provide vitamins such as vitamin C. That's why it's imperative that you and a bowl of cheerios with low-fat And Cheerios and low-fat milk pro­ know what you are eating and why milk. vide grains and fiber, plus calcium you're eating it. The protein in eggs are great for and protein in the milk. Don't make the mistakes of not muscle growth and development. However, finding the time to eat watching your diet and eating habits. Our bodies need protein intake regu­ healty isn't always easy. When I'm By making wiser choices about what larly, so those of you who are strict rushed, I at least try to get the cereal, we eat, you can actually live longer vegetarians should eat eggs at least orange juice and a cup of yogurt to and healthier lives! HARRIS TEETER... LOW PRICES ALL DAY, EVERY DAY

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WmiMltimK Wk . Wednesday, September 9,1992 sports The Champion, Page 11 Sports Shorts Football team drops opener Mike Gathman By SHANNON HARRINGTON ting the Paladin lead to 24-13. The Champion Reporter point-after attempt by Whitehead was September, The Flames saw visions of last no good. year as Furman devastated LU The final touchdown of the game best month with its potent rushing attack came on a Tremble 16-yard run with Saturday night in Greenville, S.C. 6:38 left in the fourth quarter. Snyder's The Paladins racked up 395 total kick made the score 31-13. of baseball, rushing yards as they defeated the "Everything went wrong defen­ Flames 31-13. sively," Flames Head Coach Sam has arrived The highlight of the game for the Rutigliano said. "We did not put pressure on them. Instead, they put While football season has Flames was quarterback Robby pressureon us with their offense. They just begun all over the country, Justino passing for 280 yards, placing turned us every way but loose." major league baseball is winding him ahead of former LU quarterback With the loss to Furman, theFlames down and entering the most Paul Johnson's career passing mark are now 2-6 as they open the season important month of the season: of 7,397 yards. Justino now has 7,406 on the road. Overall, the team has September. total yards as a Flame. compiled an 8-11 record in season Although every game of the Offensively the Flames were able openers. season is important in determining to move the ball effectively through The Flames will now have their how the teams in each division the air but were unable to mount a eyes set on Sept. 12, when they host will finish, it is the September ground attack. Morgan St. This will be the first games that decide which teams Wide receiver James McKnight contest between the two teams. Mor­ reach the playoffs. finished the game as LU's leading gan State was 1-10 last year. All teams which are still 10 receiver with 157 yards. He also re­ games or less out of firstplac e are ceived the only LU touchdown pass still in the thick of the pennant of the day. LU football leaders race. Remember, as Yogi Berra While theFlames allowed 375 yards Offensive Rushing: Thomas 38 once said, "It's not over till it's rushing during the game, LU was photo by Tim Hermunn over." This is especially true in only able to generate 32 total Liberty's Matt Council runs the ball in for a touchdown from 1 -yard out in the third quarter to bring Council 18 157 the final weeks of the season when yards during the game. Liberty the Flames within two touchdowns of the lead. LU lost its first game of the season on Saturday Receiving: McKnight Cook 63 one team is slumping and the running back Scott Thomas led night to Furman University in Greenville, S.C, by the score of 31-13. other is winning. the Flames with 38 yards on Jones 48 There are many more exciting the ground. ground attack by gaining 176 yards. first play of the second quarter with a On the first drive of the second TDs: McKnight matchups during this month Defensively the Flames could not Green also helped FU on the ground 59-yard touchdown pass from Justino half, a Tremble 44-yard run set up a Council because by now all teams have stop the run. FU quarterback Hugh by gaining 94 yards. to James McKnight. Daniel 23-yard field goal by Ben Snyder, Defensive finished non-division play. Swilling only attempted 10 passes, The Paladins put the first points on Whitehead's point-after attempt put boosting the Furman lead to 24-7. Tackles: Krause 10 Even games which pit a top team but handed the ball off to his running the scoreboard with a 65-yard run by the Flames ahead 7-6 with 14:49 left The Flames then followed with a Hadley 10 against a last place team are backs 46 times. Green. The Flames special teams in the second quarter. score after being backed to a third Pritchard 8 exciting this month because of Furman finished the game with unit blocked the point-after attempt, Two more rushing touchdowns, a down with 15 yards to go. Justino Int's: Thompson the spoiler role the last place three runs of over 30 yards, including leaving the score at 6-0 with 3:19 left 4-yard and 1-yard run by O. J. Davis, completed an 18-yard pass to Mau­ Fumb. rec Downey teams can play. 37,44 and 65 yards. in the first quarter. gave Furman a 21-7 edge going into rice Jones, setting up a 1-yard touch­ Hadley For the teams involved in the Carl Tremble led the Paladins The Flames bounced back on the the second half. down run by Matt Council and cut- pennant races, September is a bonus month because the rosters can be expanded to 40 players, allowing for additional help on the pitching staff and additional Men's soccer team pinch-hitting options. Many teams which reach the playoffs often win the division because of a key player added on Sept. 1. These players are not wins first game 5-2 eligible for post-season play but can certainly contribute to the team By MIKE GATHMAN LU's Jeff Johnson just missed by Wright. while there. Sports Editor scoring on several occasions before Lincoln Memorial scored its two Just prior to September is when The Liberty men's soccer team did Olsen finally beat a defender and goals in the second half on shots from teams in playoff contention take not allow the rainy weather to bother received a pass from Ward. Olsen Brett Scaccia and Gustave Koehn. gambles that may hurt the future of the team's play as the squad scored then beat Marino and rolled the ball Both Ogunniyi and Jim Pereira the team but provide immediate five first-halfgoal s and cruised to a 5- into the goal to break the 0-0 tie. received playing time in the goal. benefits. 2 opening game victory over Lincoln Less than three minutes later, the The two defenders combined to save An example of a busted trade Memorial University. Flames continued with the offensive six shots on goal. Ogunniyi played is when the Montreal Expos The Flames were paced by James attack. Johnson finally penetrated the first half while Pereira defended acquired pitcher Mark Langston Wright who scored two goals on 10 the defense and scored to give LU a the goal during the second half. two years ago during the final shots in his Liberty University debut. 2-0 lead. Olsen's pass assisted The Flames defense received a stretch of the season and failed to His 10 shots were four more than the Johnson's effort on the score. boost from the team's offensive out­ reach the playoffs. That winter the entire Lincoln team was able to gen­ The Flames continued the offen­ put and together combined to allow Expos lost Langston because erate during the entire game. sive pressure, but with 10 minutes only six shots on goal. The LU of­ of free agency to his present Seniors David Olsen and Brent left in the half Lincoln Memorial fense registered 39 shots while scor­ team, the California Angels. Ward also helped start the Flames' mounted its first offensive output of ing the five goals giving the Flames The trading deadline for major season with a victory. Olsen scored the day. LMU's Ben Jordan sent LU a 1-0 record. league baseball is midnight Aug. the first goal of the game at 23:24 and goalie Charles Ogunniyi sprawling The men's soccer team returns to 31. The biggest trade this season assisted the second and third goals of for the save. On the rebound, LMU's action Wednesday, Sept. 9 against was between the Texas Rangers the game. Ward finishedth e day with Christain Robinson took a three foot Appalachian State at 3 p.m. for the and the Oakland Athletics. The two assists includingOlsen's firstgoa l shot from in front of the goal but second gameof the season. On Thurs­ Athletics received Ruben Sierra, and the fourth goal of the game. kicked it high. day, Sept. 10 the Flames are home Jeff Russell, Bobby Witt and cash Liberty's offense took most of LU quickly bounced back and against Gardner Webb College start­ in exchange for Jose Canseco. the pressure off of the defense by scored 59 seconds later when Olsen ing at 4 p.m. On Saturday, Sept. 12 The trade is a gamble for the using ball control to keep LMU out passed to Wright who bounced the Liberty is home against the District Athletics because the major of the game. ball over Marino's head for the score of Columbia starting at 4 p.m. On Tuesday, Sept. 15 Liberty will host player in the deal, Sierra, will be a The Flames built up the 5-0 lead by giving the Flames a 3-0 lead. photo by Brian Pratt Richmond University at 4 p.m. free agent at the end of the halftime while playing in a light Less than one minute later Liberty Liberty's senior defenseman David Olsen boots the ball just season. However, being in the drizzle. During halftime it began to added to its lead when Ward passed LU soccer leaders thick of a pennant race, the before Lincoln Memorial's Christain Robinson catches up with the ball high into the goal box where pour rain, and the second half of the Goals Assists Athletics are taking the chance the pass. The Flames men's soccer team won its first game of Derek Thomas headed it for the score game was played in a downpour. Olsen 1 2 with Sierra in hopes of winning a the season by a score of 5-2. LU scored all five of its goals in the to give LU a 4-0 lead. For the first 13:34 of the game Wright 2 0 title. The team management will first half under a light drizzle. The second half of the game was Liberty used many of the team's new The Flames ended the scoring at­ worry about Sierra's contract played under a heavy rain, and LMU scored its two goals during tack with 3:51 left in the half when Ward 0 2 players to mount a continuous offen­ Johnson 1 0 during the winter. the downpour. Liberty will be home at the LU Soccer Complex on Ward's shot from quarter-field was sive attack against Lincoln goalie Thomas 1 0 While teams battle for the Wednesday and Thursday at 3 and 4 p.m., respectively. Matthew Marino. saved but rebounded in for the score playoffs, the non-contenders can use the month of September to evaluate young talent for next year. Teams out of contention in July and August have no way to Lady spikers place second in tourney test young talent because of the smaller roster limits. Sud­ By BRIAN SPERLING Conference action as they met The biggest and toughest match of 5,15-5,15-11. began coach Fletcher's LU coaching denly, there is new talent on Champion Reporter Radford. The Lady Flames sent a the tournament occurred Friday night Nice paced Liberty in kills with 18 debut with a victory as they began the display at ballparks all around The Lady Flames volleyball team message to the Highlanders that the in the preliminary rounds against host as Fletcher's club was not to be de­ season with a 3-0 victory over Big the country. traveled to Annapolis, Md., to par­ team would be in the thick of the Navy. The Lady Flames fought their nied, drilling Navy for four consecu­ South rival Campbell University 15- Because of expanded rosters, ticipate in the Navy Invitational and conference race this season with a 3- way through a marathon which lasted tive set victories to stun the home 5,15-7 and 15-12in Buis Creek, N.C. the teams can evaluate younger fought all the way to the champion­ 0 shutout, 15-13,15-9 and 15-11. over three hours before succumbing crowd. Nice led the way for the Flames as players and give them a chance to ship match before grabbing second Nice and Miller helped the Flames to the Lady Middies in a match that Miller put in another strong per­ she recorded 14 kills in the three earn a spot on their respective place in a nine-team field. dominate sending home 15 kills each. went down to the last serve. The re­ formance with 29 assists. Lawson matches for a 4.7 average. teams in '93. With a 4-2 record in the two-day Nice also contributed 17 digs. Miller sults were 13-15,15-11,15-9,12-15 played a balanced game with 13 kills, Miller took control of the floor by During September, non-contend­ tournament, Coach Chris Fletcher's once again set the team up registering and 15-13. 13 digs and eight blocks. setting up 27 shots for a 9.0 assist ing teams can trade good players to spikers raised their record to 5-2. 30 assists. Miller was in complete control of The Lady Flames bounced back average during the contest. contending teams for young talent. The Lady Flames began the tourna­ Kim Lawson also stepped up against the offense dishing out an incredible from a 2-0 set deficit in the champion­ Many contenders are more willing ment with a four-set win over the the Highlanders to record 12 kills 49 assists. Keznor helped keep the ship match against Colgate by surg­ LU women's to part with talent when a pennant University of Delaware 15-9, 15-13, while rejecting five shots. Flames in the match by scoring 21 ing to a 15-0 third set win, cutting the volleyball leaders race is in their minds. 12-15 and 15-12. Liberty also handled St. Peter's by digs. game lead in half. However Colgate So as the football season Senior star Nicole Nice led the way sweeping the match 15-10, 15-9 and Nice led the way, complementing stormed back to claim a 15-6 win in Assists: Miller 225 begins, let's not forget about all for the Flames with 24 kills against 15-8. Nice was again the leader in Miller's set-ups with 20 kills. the deciding fourth set to claim the N.Nice 3 the exciting baseball action that is theBlueHens. Most of them were set kills with 15 while Lawson chipped Lawson's effort also proved big as tournament victory. still ahead. up by Laura Miller who dished out 39 in with 11 and Keznor had eight digs. she recorded 17 kills, 11 rejections Nice led the team with 21 kills. Digs: Keznor 59 Hopefully the playoffs and assists. Miller continued her role as the key (which approached the school rec­ Miller set up most of them by assist­ N.Nice 21 world series will be as exciting Nikki Keznor also had a productive playmaker on offense, assisting on 30 ord) and four aces. ing on 26 shots. Lawson was pivotal as last year's dream season by game for Liberty recording five aces sets. She added eight digs and three Liberty gained revenge on Satur­ in the trenches with 17 digs to pace Kills: N.Nice 128 the Minnesota Twins and the and 14 digs. aces to help lead Fletcher's club day by eliminating the Lady Middies the defense. Lawson 61 Atlanta Braves! Liberty received a taste of Big South toward die title game. alter dropping the first set, 13-15,15- On Wednesday the Lady Flames Page 12, The Champion Tuesday, Septembers, 1992 LU prof wins two 100-mile races Sports Notebook By JONATHAN COOLEY Horton is 42-years-old, but he does NBA game including football. Champion Reporter not plan to quit running any time in The National Basketball Associa­ JMU football game Dr. David Horton, chairman of the the near future. Horton said he would tion will make an appearance in The Liberty University ticket LU physical education department like to run "ultras," which are long Lynchburg for the second consecu­ office has tickets available for the and holder of the world record for races, for the rest of his life. He also tive year on Saturday, Oct. 17, at Saturday, Nov. 7 game at James running the Appalachian Trail, added hopes to run well the day he dies. 7:30 p.m. Madison University. Tickets are to his achievements during the sum­ Horton will be running in a 50- Sports Productions, Inc., and available for $5 and $10 each. mer. Horton competed in two 100- mile race in Punxsatawney, Pa. on KINETX, Inc., have teamed to mile races, finishing first in Sept. 12. He also plans to run a 100- bring the Philadelphia 76ers and the Football Colorado's Hard Rock 100 race and mile race in October and a 50-mile Seattle Supersonics to Lynchburg The 1992 Liberty Flames football second in the Old Dom inion Hundred race in November. for an exhibition game to benefit team entered the season ranked 13 Miler in Virginia. The biggest goal for Horton's fu­ the Big Brothers and Sisters of by Street & Smith's Football Maga­ In July Horton became the first ture is to enter the Trans America Central Virginia. zine. Furman was also included in a person from the Eastern United Foot Race from Los Angeles to New Tickets for the event will be on pre-season top 20 poll. States to win the Hard Rock, consid­ York. "Lord -willing and wife-will­ sale beginning Sept. 8, through the Other 1992 Flames opponents ered the hardest 100-mile course ing" he'll run the race next summer, Liberty University ticket office. which have been included in vari­ presently in existence with elevation he said. Tickets willcost$25,$20.50,$16.50 ous pre-season polls include James averaging 11,000 feet. The course Horton is from Marshall, Ark., and $8.50. Madison University, North Caro­ contains 10 mountains of 12,000 feet and received his bachelor's and For more information on the lina A & T, Central Florida and or more and a total vertical gain of master's degrees from the University Delaware State University. filc photo game or for tickets, call the LU ticket almost 30,000 feet. of Central Arkansas. He received office at 582-2178 or 582-4452. Of these four teams only James Weather conditions caused the LU professor Dr. David Horton crosses the finish line first his doctorate from the University Madison reached the I-AA course to be even more difficult during the Colorado Hard Rock 100-mile race held in July. He of Arkansas. Football seating playoffs last season. Part of the mountains were covered also finished second in the Old Dominion Hundred Miler which Last summer Horton ran the Appa­ During all home football games The team that LU has the best in snow, and it rained on other parts was held in May. lachian trail in 52 days, 9 hours and 41 this season, students must enter record against since head coach Sam to make the course slippery and most 20 miles every day before the was 17 hours and 11 minutes, how­ minutes to set a new world record. the stadium through gate 2 on the Rutigliano took over is Towson dangerous. race. Horton said it took him four ever Horton's finish is second best This summer he finished first east side. State University. Since his arrival Horton finished the race in 32 hours to five weeks to recuperate from because Eric Clifton finished with a and second in two ultra-marathons. The students are also to sit on the three years ago, the Flames are 3-0 and 34 minutes, stopping only for the race during which time, he time of 15 hours and 10 minutes. Horton is already considered east side, which is directly opposite against Towson and will try to drink and some food. He finishedth e reduced his daily running to five or The finish was not easy for Horton. one of the most successful runners the blue seats and press boxes. improve on that when the teams race more than an hour ahead of his six miles per day. Second and third place positions were of modern times by top running Also, as a reminder, all students meet Oct. 3 in Towson, Md. friend Dennis 'The Animal" Herr, In May, Horton finished second in determined by a video camera placed magazines. It seems he may well employees and faculty of Liberty Since coaching the Flames, the second place finisher. the Old Dominion Hundred Miler with at the finishline . It was determined be on his way to becoming one University receive free admission Rutigliano has compiled a record Horton arrived in Colorado two a time of 16 hours and 38 minutes. by the camera that Horton had won by of the most successful runners to all home Flames athletic events of 18-15. weeks early to train by running al- The previous record for the course a second. of all time. Sports Schedule Football: At home on Saturday, College on the Liberty University Sept. 12againstMorganState Uni­ Soccer Complex starting at 10 a.m. The Great Sports Debate versity starting at 1:30 p.m. Women's Volleyball: On the road Men's Soccer: At home on Thursday, Sept. 10 at Virginia Wednesday, Sept. 9 against Tech starting at 7 p.m. At home Pro athletes should compete in Olympic events Appalachian State starting at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12 against At home on Thursday, Sept. 10 Rutgers University at 12 p.m. By MIKE GATHMAN same rightwithou t feeling it is are in chance sending second or third rate 'Dream Team' to the Winter Olym­ against Gardner Webb starting at and against James Madison Champion Reporter some way cheating the world. players when other countries send the pics in 1994. Many other countries 4 p.m. At home on Saturday, Sept. University at 7 p.m. One of U.S. athletic's most press­ Professional sports in the United best athletes possible? use professional hockey players, so 12 against the District of Columbia Cross Country: On the road ing questions is whether or not to States just happen to be some of the One example is other countries that why should it be any different for the starting at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 beginning at allow its athletes to compete in the best in the world. The reason is be­ have athletes playing on professional United States. Women's Soccer: At home on Sat­ 8:30 a.m. against Old Dominion Olympics. As the 1994 Winter Olym­ cause of well organized leagues with teams in the United States. Both Is it that this country feels bad urday, Sept. 12 against Davidson University. pics are being planned the decision developmental teams before any ath­ Croatia and Lithuania finished with because it is dominant in a few par­ WTWKWW should be to allow all pro athletes into lete reaches the professional level. silver and bronze medals in the Olym­ ticular sports? Other countries have •yryy^i:S:'^^:!^^: the games to represent the best of the Other countries are slowly catch­ pics, and both included NBA players. sports which are expertise to them. United States. ing up with the high standard of ath­ The only difference with Croatia When is the last time an American IIII . me 2 Many argue that it was not fair for letics in America, but until that time and Lithuania is that these teams had won a medal in ping pong or and the United States to send NBA play­ there will be a significant difference limited amounts of professional play­ dominated the equestrian event? Preview ers to Barcelona because the team in ability as was evidenced by the ers, and the U.S. was all professional. The joy of the Olympics is being was far superior to any other team. "Dream Team" this past summer. If these countries had 10 NBA play­ able to watch the world's best athletes . However the Olympics were created Another argument brought against ers, there is no question that there compete in specific sports. If the 1992 Liberty Flames 0-1 to represent the best athletes. pro athletes is that these players take would be 10 professional athletes on United States sends amateur players Other teams send professional ath­ away opportunities for college play­ each country's team. to the Olympics then the world will Opponent: Morgan State University letic teams to play in the Olympics, so ers to play in the Olympics. However Currently the National Hockey be cheated of seeing the best. And it the United States should have the why should the United States take a League is considering sending a may possibly cost America a medal! Game site: LU Stadium Lynchburg, Va. Pro athletes should be banned from Olympics Time: Sept. 12, 1:30 p.m. By BRIAN SPERLING Canada at the Olympic trials in Port­ records in every other Olympiad in play in the Olympics. Many of these Last meeting: First Meeting Champion Reporter land, it became evident to many that history. And these were our college players have collected more than one Last month in Barcelona the entire the use of our professionals was a players against other countries' pro­ medal in Olympic competition. The Game Day: The Flames play its first game of 1992 at world was able to witness the greatest little bit more than we needed. fessionals. Olympics are events based on the assembly of basketball players on Some will argue that other With the exception of Croatia (sil­ play of amateur players. home on Saturday against Morgan State University. The one team in history. The team was countries use their professionals. ver medal) and NBA star Drazen Therefore amateur players in mi­ team will be looking for its first win of the year after being appropriately named the "Dream The United States has had the most Petrovic and prospect Toni Kukoc, nor hockey leagues around the world trounced by Furman University 31-13 on Saturday...Liberty Team," and fulfilled all expectations successful program in the history and Lithuania (bronze) with Sarunas should be able to showcase their tal­ will be facing MprgajV State University fpjtne first time in as it dunked and elbowed its way of Olympic basketball with the Marcialonas, one cannot be serious in ents in Olympic play. It would open LU's history. Last year the Bears were;|-10 under first- to the gold. exception of the controversy during saying that the "professionals" from many doors to careers in the pros by These great stars from the NBA the 1972 Munich Olympics where Angola could even compare to the top gaining world-wide exposure instead year head coach Ricky Diggs...The key fprthe Flames to were chosen after the International the Soviet Union edged the Division 1-AA schools. of seeing the same NHL players every win the game will be the team's ability to stop the run. Olympic Committee gave the Americans 50-49. The only other Another reason for the Uni ted S tates four years. Saturday LU a|owed 401 yards on the ground. The team United States permission to use loss by our players was in 1988 to use college players is to simply The Olympics were meant to be a will also havetb run the ball in order to win. This will take professional players. to the Soviets due to questionable give them a shot at a medal. For showcase of the bestyoung players in pressure off the defense and open up the potent passing The whole idea sounded great to coaching and lack of any outside example, David Robinson collected the world. Just as youngsters Sharon American basketball fans all over the shooting game. his second medal this summer after Miller and Tatrianna Gutsu grabbed game of LU quarterback Robby Justino...Justino is now country. But after witnessing our Other than those two single defeats settling for the 1988 silver in Seoul. the spotlight in gymnastics so should the LU's all-time pass leader with 7,406 yards. He professionals mercilessly pummel in Olympic play, the United States The same could be said for the the promising young players of such surpassed Paul Johnson's record of 7,397 last week. such countries as Puerto Rico and has captured the gold with undefeated National Hockey League stars who sports as hockey and basketball.

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By CHRIS BIESIADECKI cLTn n!i?IESIADECKI lthhee bal1ball ,tt0o runninrunningg bacbackk EmmitEmmitt t MinnesotMinnesotaa VikingVikingss a at t Seattle Seahawks at Philadelphia Eagles at Miami Dolphins at Champion Reporter Smith a lot. When Smith carried the Seattle Seahawks at Philadelphia Eagles at Miami Dolphins at Champion Reporter Smith a lot When Smith carried the Atlanta Falcons at ball 18 or more times last year, the Detroit Lions Kansas City Chiefs Phoenix Cardinals Cleveland Browns Atlanta Falrnns nt baiCowboyl is osr wer more e12-0 time. Thse lasGiantt vears hav. eth e —ThDetroie Detroit LionLions coms e into this — KellKansay Stouffes Citr is yat Chiefthe controls s —It'sPhoeni another xrebuildin Cardinalg yeasr for —ThClevelane Browns d arBrowne gradualls y Washington Redskins to keep him out of the game and force game with a more conventional of­ for the Seahawks offense. Derrick the Cardinals. To top it off, the team building the team back into a con­ — Key matchup for this game is the the Cowboys to pass the ball more. fense thanks to coordinator Dan Thomas is at the controls for the will face the NFL's best defensive tender. The only thing holding them Redskins offense against the Falcons Henning. The Vikings come in with a Chiefs defense. Dave Krieg is team in the league. Timm back is defense. This week the defense. HalfoftheFalcons starting Green Bay Packers at defense that only allowed six points playing against his old ball club and Rosenbaugh is coming back from an defense will be matched up against defensive backs from last season are in the pre-season. Key for the Vikings glad he is not in Stouffers' shoes. off-season injury, so the Cards have oneof thebestpurepassers ever, Dan playing baseball. The Falcons need Tampa Bay Buccaneers is stopping Barry Sanders. If the The key for the Seahawks is ball to worry about the offense protecting Marino. The Browns also have to to provide some kind of passing game —Both teams are coming into this Vikings force quarterback Rodney control. They need to take as much him from another injury. Philadel­ deal with Bobby Humphrey against one of the best defensive lines season with new coaches. Vinny Peete to pass the ball, they will win time as possible with the run. The phia needs to take care of the ball carrying the ball. The Browns must in the league. Look for Mark Rypien Testeverde must be able to play a the game. key for the Chiefs is to force Stouffer and let the defense carry the team to force Marino out of the pocket by to go to the air often. Atlanta has to game without losing it for his team. into the mistakes that have haunted victory. The Eagles must avoid an blitzing. If this happens, the Browns hope that the offense can put a lot of Sam Wyche has brought an offense N. England Patriots at him in the past. upset to stay in the NFC East race. will win the game. points on the board against an effec­ that should help the quarterback, but tive Redskin defense. that depends on the Bucs ability to Los Angeles Rams run the football. Green Bay has to —The Rams enter the game in need Weekend Buffalo Bills at pressure Testeverde into making of a revamped offensive attack. The er Six Picks of Sept. 12 mistakes. Look for the Packers to be Patriots want to show that they are a Sport* Photo Guest 2 Guest 3 San Francisco 49ers near the line of scrimmage and blitz team to be reckoned with on defense. Editor Editor Dorm 5 Dorm 21-2 —This game will be determined by the Bucs. With the Rams having no solid line the team with the better defense. Both and no running game, the Patriots teams come in with a high octane need to go after QB Jim Everett. offense that can score at will. Buffalo Houston Oilers at needs Bruce Smith to play at 100 Indianapolis Colts New York Jets at percent after his injury. The Bills also —Look for an air show in Indianapo­ have to force a pass rush to push lis. Houston comes in with one of the Pittsburgh Steelers Bob Kevin R. Darren Sandy Sturm Clark Bradt Hall quarterback Steve Young out of the most lethal passing attacks in the —The pride of the Steelers has al­ pocket. The Niners must keep the league led by Warren Moon. The Colts ways been the defense. The Jets have Atlanta Falconi Washington Redskins Redskins Redskins Redskins Redskins Redskins Falcons Bills offense off the field. come into this season with a young been on the rise the past couple sea­ defense built around two first round sons because of the offense. Look for Buffalo Bills Bilb Bills 49ers Bills Chicago Bears at draft choices. Houston will air it out, second-year quarterback Browning San Francisco Forty-Nlners 49ers 49ers and Indianapolis has to hope the de­ Neagle to be running the show for the Chicago Bears Saints Saints Saints New Orleans Saints fense can keep the score respectable. Jets. They will try to open the offense New Orleans Saints Bears Bears Bears —Both teams like to run the ball, and with a potent ground attack. The Dallas Cowboys both teams have physical and tough Steelers need to pressure the young New York Giants Cowboys Cowboys Giants Giants Cowboys Cowboys defenses. The key to this game is Los Angeles Raiders at quarterback into mistakes while stack­ New England Patriots going to be whether the Bear offense Cincinnati Bengals ing players against the run. Los Angeles Rams Patriots Rams Rams Rams Patriots Rams can get into the end zone against the —The key to this game is how well Tennessee Volunteers stingy Saints defense. The Bears must the Bengals defense can do against San Diego Chargers at Georgia Bulldogs Volunteers Volunteers Bulldogs Bulldogs Volunteers Bulldogs open up the offense a little because the Raiders offense. Look for the West Virginia Mountaineers that's how they beat the Saints last Raiders to pound the ball on the ground Denver Broncos Pittsburgh Panthers Panthers Mountaineers Panthers Mountaineers Mountaineers Panthers year. because the Bengals defense has —John Elway and the Broncos Michigan Wolverines Wolverines Fighting Irish Fighting Irish deteriorated since the team reached offense don't have to score as Notre Dame Fighting Irish Fighting Irish Fighting Irish Wolverines the Super Bowl. The Bengals should many points because of their Dallas Cowboys at Texas Longhorns avoid trying to pack guys on the improved defense. The Chargers Syracuse Orangemen Orangemen Orangemen Orangemen Orangemen Orangemen Orangemen New York Giants offensive line, or the Raiders will need more offensive scoring due to —This year the Cowboys will have weak defense. The Chargers need to Morgan State Bears play long ball. The Bengals have to Liberty University Flames Flames Flames Flames Flames Flames Flames the best offense since Roger Staubach pressure the Raiders into making score early and hope they can hold Last Week's was at the helm. This is also the worst 3-7 7-3 6-4 mistakes. New Bengals head coach off the Broncos charge. To win, Record 8-2 7-3 7-3 Giants defense since Lawrence David Shula needs the win to help Denver needs to stuff the Chargers Overall Taylor was drafted out of North Caro­ build his teams confidence with his run and force QB Bob Gagliano to 8-2 7-3 7-3 3-7 7-3 8-4 Record lina. Look for the Cowboys to give style of play. pass the ball.

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11 • Page 14, The Champion Wednesday, September 9, 1992 Eagles to soar above division

By MIKE GATHMAN ders with the free-agent addition of ing throughout the playoffs. season. If the team does not adjust to Sports Editor Herschel Walker. 3) Washington the new coaching style, the Giants NFC If the Eagles remain healthy and For the second consecutive year, could finish behind the Cardinals. the NFC East will be the toughest content, the division crown should Redskins While the rest of the NFC East division in football, including three belong in Philadelphia after game 16. In a division that includes the Eagles has added speed to the rosters, the or four teams which all should easily Whether or not the team can win a and Cowboys, it's hard to drop the Giants have done nothing more than reach the playoffs. playoff game remains to be seen. Super Bowl Champions to number grow older each year. The defense The Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia 2) Dallas three, but there are not many teams is especially showing signs of age, Eagles and Super Bowl Champion which can repeat seasons like the and it is time for new faces to Preview Washington Redskins all have a le­ Cowboys Redskins had last year. emerge as Lawrence Taylor and gitimate shot at winning the division. The Cowboys are one of the most Mark Rypien finished with the best company slow down. The division crown will come down remarkable teams in the NFC East season of his career last year because The offense was a problem for the to the crucial head-to-head meetings. because of the quick resurgence from of the great protection he was given Giants and will continue to be a prob­ Maybe in another few years or in 1989's 1-15 season. Since then, the by his offensive line. lem until more fleet-footed receivers another division, the Phoenix Cardi­ team has finished 7-9 in 1990 and 11- Receivers Art Monk, Gary Clark arrive to aid Mark Ingram at wide nals and New York Giants may be 5 last year. and Ricky Sanders will return as receiver. Rodney Hampton was a contenders. As for this year, these Head Coach Jimmy Johnson and Rypien's favorite downfield targets. consistent running back behind a two teams can just sit back and try to Cowboys management have rebuilt With the help of a strong offensive strong but aging offensive line. survive the six games each against the the team with draft choices from line which includes Joe Jacoby, Jeff The Giants do not have the youth to Cowboys, Eagles and Redskins. the Herschel Walker trade two Bostic, Mark Schlereth and Jim win the NFC East with the players on 1) Philadelphia seasons ago. Lachey, these receivers ignited an the team. The only solution for New Last season, the Cowboys Finished offense which averaged 30 points per York is to start over and begin with Eagles short of the NFC championship game game in 1991. young, quick and talented players. The Eagles enter the 1992 season withoutquarterback Troy Aikman late The Redskins defense is strong with with confidence that the team will in the season. Aikman will be back Wilbur Marshall and Andre Collins 5) Phoenix reach and win the Super Bowl. for the return of this season, and if he returning to a squad which led the Cardinals Philadelphia finished the 1991 remains healthy, he could lead Dallas league in turnover ratio. The Cardinals can look at this sea­ season, after quarterback Randall further in the playoffs. Washington will also improve with son, next season and the following Cunningham was injured in the first The offense is strong behind the the addition of Heisman Trophy season as a rebuilding year. game, with a 10-6 record. The 10 number-one rusher in the league, winner Desmond Howard. The spe­ Phoenix has no chance to overtake wins were a direct result of a defense Emmitt Smith and the number-one cial teams game will most likely any of the top three teams, and bar­ that was number one against both the receiver in the league, Michael Irvin. benefit from the addition of Howard ring a total collapse on the Giants run and the pass. No other team in NFL history had to the punt return unit. part, last place is where this team will Although the Eagles defense will ever accomplished the feat of num­ If the Redskins can win in Philadel­ remain until the ownership learns how be without Jerome Brown, who died ber-one rusher and receiver until phia and Dallas, the team has a good to draft. this summer, the defense will again Dallas last year. chance to win the division. If not, a The Cardinals worst enemy is the be strong with Clyde Simmons, Dallas' defense was the biggest wild card berth will surely await the running game, for both offense and Reggie White and Andre Waters problem in 1991. The secondary fin­ third place finisher in this division. defense. The leading rusher for the terrorizing quarterbacks. Eric Allen ished 23 in pass defense, needing 4) New York team last season was Johnny Johnson, will lead the Eagles secondary as the draft choices to fill the gaps that with 666 yards. defense begins the quest to again be remain. Draft choice Kevin Smith, Giants Both offensive and defensive lines number one. Clayton Holmes and Darren Wood­ In most cases, the Giants are not a are in desperate need of help. Neither The Eagles offense will receive a son will battle for positions in the fourth place team. In this division, the received help in the draft because needed boost with the return of Cun­ secondary. team will have to battle Phoenix to Phoenix traded its first-round pick ningham at the helm. If tight end If the offensive line can rush the prevent finishing in last place just two this year for former Miami receiver Keith Jackson is signed before the quarterback better, the secondary will years after winning the Super Bowl. Randal Hill. season starts, he should again be one benefit. Second year player Russell Head Coach Ray Handley has The Card's have added a new de­ of Cunningham's top targets. Fred Maryland showed signs of improve­ chosen Jeff Hostetler as his quarter­ fensive coordinator, but how much Barnett and Calvin Williams will be ment at the end of last season, record­ back for the season. This move will at can a new coach do with less than utilized more this year with ing 4 1/2 sacks in six starts. least fluffier one question for the average players. Cunningham's return. If Dallas improves its defense and Gia|||pis season. Until better draft choices land in The load of the running game should maintains the offensive output of last jlaySHaridley named a nevkdefen- Phoenix, the Cardinals will watch the be lifted from Cunningham's shoul­ year, the Cowboys will still be play­ s||e amjk>ffensive coach for the 1992 rest of the division fly away. Detroit to prove '91 title season was ho fluke - - "f" - F By SHANNON HARRINGTON are still wondering why the team on the roster that have not reached full H^tarierback Steve Deberg returns ce Keimers will lead ra^t^fise player. Champion Reporter struggled toward the end of last year. potential. Vince Workman andJJar- to T$ftjj>a alter two enstvc line. Second ym player *:. NowfSWalker has packed his bags For years the NFC Central Divi­ Injuries were a large part of rell Thompson will be thgssilrters sons with Kansas Ci Charles Mc&a&and Tony Maybejry and headed east for Philadelphia. But sion has been considered one of the Chicago's struggle, but age is also a while second-year pb^fer,^hiJ|ki; tetbaek Vrnnie Testayer# n s%!$!?!Jso start. don't loo| for too many tears in weakest divisions in the NFL, and problem. Although the Bears have Webb and rookie E$gir Beiwei|vij ies Craig Brieksor* and Mike Paw- Defensive ends Keith McCants and Minjtesotpi|The Vikings are hoping this season should be no different acquired some talented youth the past be given a long-look."' J*^. > -J Mski will compete for backup spots Mms^i^^^Mfj^fi will be to forget about the dream-turn-night- unless three new coaches can pro­ few years, the strength of the team Probably the inrjist^table groap on Wyche will lbv ^at^l on defense. Ken , ifmafe that w||re number 34. s duce miracle seasons for their teams. still revolves around veterans Mike tfl^rnis the.f!e^ii#nf squad. Wide ented group of receivers thai would Swilling could also be a steal for the* The running back position is not 1) Detroit Singletary, Richard Dent and Steve receivers Sterling Sharpe and Perry have any offensive coordiaatoEdreaafe defense II a seventh rounpldraft J ffie!oa|y placf where Minnesota is McMichael. :|ljinp*llave been consistent for the ing of the run and shoot formation* choice. '||: §•'• j startifjl fresh.|The Vikings also have Lions Of these veterans only DeMis under Packers and the addition of Plan B Former Denver wid«yreceive r Ricky Wyche has certainly brought bi^ g§ rj§w|h£ad cojieh in Dennis Green. Critics can say what they want about 32 years of age. This leaves the ques­ signee Sanjay Beach from San Fran­ Nattiel, Mark Cartler, Lawrence ies to Tampa, but can hebrtng Greeiij:nas a %y challenges ahead Detroit's 12-win season last year, but tion of who will take leadership roles cisco will give depth to the group. Dawsey and veteran Bruce Hill wilt bigger numbers to the win column? irn, and; how|he handles those whether it was the emotion, this team after the veterans retire. 4) Tampa Bay lead the receiving s!|uatf. fight ends 5) Minnesota ris will deterfiine the outcome has talent and with its young players The strongest need for leadership Ron Hall and Jesse Anderson will be of Minnesota's finjilre. will only become better. will be on defense because defense is Buccaneers pushed by rookieJpTyJif Armstrong, . The biggest challenge will be to re­ One player that stands out on the what Chicago is most known for. The Bucs mean business in '92 In the of fensivf hacl|||M^nrhn| Other teams must feel $my for the juvenate^ a^rMense that was once roster is running back Barry Sanders Bears coaches may ask Trace Arm­ with new head coach Sam Wyche back Reggie Cobb will start after Vikings. Just When th&ipj mojiiglu among;%e top in the NFL. Some who has devastated opposing de­ strong to step up at the defensive end who has brought some great talent to finishing last season with. 553 yards the ultimate pinnirig back half landed effort to improve was made when the fenses for his first three years in the position while second-year player the Bay and fired up enthusiasm with rushing in thgpia| eight games*: , 1 in Minnesota,;; Ihe Vikings quickly ] Vikings used its first three picks to NFL. This season with head coach Chris Zorich could mature into a leader the team. Two veterans, Rob faylor and found QUI hejwas not the expected Idraft defensive players. Wayne Pontes dumping the run-and- at defensive tackle. § » K.J.J i : shoot style offense and looking for a The Bears also need number one h bigger offensive line, Sanders will draft choice Alonzo Spellman to get more opportunities to run. contribute at linebacker. In the defen­ Falcons 'too legit t The quarterback squad consists of sive backfield, Mark Carrier, Shaun Rodney Peete, Erik Kramer and Gayle and Lemuel Stinson have By JEFFREY A. COTA they left b|piist season. grin of the quarterhaefc. Lasf, season's laslseason. Andre Ware. Peete and Kramer will formed a deadly trio. Photo Editor So the big question is whether All- number one passer, Steve Young, has t||e defense remains the strong battle it out for the starting job while Jim Harbaugh has proven that he is The NFC West is chock full of Pro cornepack Deion Sandersf will been given the nod fromSeifert as the poirt| for New Orleans, led by the Ware will try to prove he has what it a reliable field leader for the offense, question marks, but there is no doubt return from his baseball duties in lime starting quarterback to the chagrin of leag% leader in sacks, Pat Swilling takes to play in the NFL. however backups Peter Tom Willis that NFL fans everywhere will be to help his-teatp: Atlanta already lost the rest of the team. (17) and linebackers Rickey Jackson, Regardless of starting QB, there and rookie Will Furrer of Va. Tech tuning in to see "How the West was all-pro safpS5;:Baan Jordan to ||e Sty! fc. TheplayerswouldratherhaveSteve Sam ||lills and Vaughn Johnson. But will be plenty of targets to throw to. have little to no NFL experience. Won" in 1992. Louis Car||rta|isi. Glanville has to be Bono lead the offensive attack than when|he fat lady finally sings her last Detroit's roster is packed full of re­ Chicago's veterans must find reju­ The Atlanta Falcons are out to prove pulling his|airout|n frustration. But \§|ung. Why? Young is mu%;ihprf note, flew Orleans will once again ceiving potential, including wide venation while the younger players to the NFC West and all the NFL that with Chris K|iller improving ontvery unpredictable. Meanwhile, Rice has find pemselves as martyred Saints. receivers Herman Moore, Willie gain experience if the Bears plan to they are indeed too legit to quit. snap and Anij|$ iRison finally: er*djng erijjed his holdout, which keeps the J^ Los Angeles Green, Brett Perriman and Mike Fan. stay in the NFC Central race. Meanwhile, the San Francisco 49ers his holdout, Atlanta is looking as dejlly receiving corps of John lay- Tightened Jimmie Johnson and third- are coming off of a dismal 1991 that to opponents as last season. l^jvhke Sherrard and Rice injperf' Rams 3) Green Bay :;i round draft pick Thomas McLemorc resulted in the four-time Super Bowl Sanders will eventually return diu> ,,: .- f|$s lecret of success for the |pers The weight of the entire team con- will also add to the receiving squad. Packers champs sitting out of the playoffs for ing the season once his duties are season m '92 ndes on the throwing sistent|| seems to rest on the shoul­ Youth and potential remain the key If one word could sum up the past the first time since 1982. complete with the Braves. And with arm of Montana and how quickljphe ders off im Everett, and 1992 will be words for Detroit's defense. The first two seasons for the Packers, the word The defending NFC West champs, or without Jordan, the Falcons still can rebound from the injury. iplay ing the same old song and dance. and second draft picks for the Lions, would be "disappointing." New Orleans Saints, want to prove possess a top flight secondary. The 3) New Orleans |Howe$er there is light at the end of Robert Porcher of South Carolina Just when Packer fans thought for­ that 1991 was not a fluke. Butitis the only thing to ponder is if Glanville S late and Tracy Scroggins from Tulsa, mer head coach Lindy Infante was Rams that have their work cut out for will continue to leave tickets for Elvis Saints Wh|n the Jimmy Johnson era be­ will get plenty of opportunity to going to be the next Vince Lombardi them as Chuck Knox will once again at the gate of the new Georgia Dome. Two key elements must be fillefe gan ill Dallas, Everett's QB coach compete for starting jobs. and QB Don Majkowski the next Bart try to rebuild the team. 2) San Francisco before the Saints can repeat in the jumped ship to the Cowboys, and the Along with Porcher the defensive Starr, the team collapsed of injury 1) Atlanta West: a healthy Bobby Hebert and a position has remained vacant until line consists of Jerry Ball, Marc Spin- and failure. Now Green Bay has to 49ers decent running game. Ted tojflner arrived. Everett's new dler, Dan Owens and Kevin Pritcnett. settle for a rebuilding season. Falcons George Seifcrt's squad was impres­ Hebert nursed an injured shouldeijy coach h||. diligently worked on his Scroggins will find plenty of, com-, First, the team dumped the disap­ It doesn't matter if you love him or sive in the last few weeks of the for much of last season, paving the! n^hanicsaiid a glimpse of improve­ pany at linebacker with Chris Speil- pointing Infante and picked up for­ hate him. It doesn't matter if he season when the 49ers won the last way for Steve Walsh to take over the ment should be seen very soon. man, Mike Cofer, George Jamison, mer San Francisco offensive coordi­ coaches in Houston or Atlanta — six games of the season including a reins. But the former number one The offensive line is in need of Tracy Hay worth and Dennis Gibson. nator Mike Holgren. Jerry Glanville brings out the best in 52-14 shellacking of the playoff bound pick of the Dallas Cowboys led the desperate help. Unfortunately for The main key for Detroit this sea­ Another big move came at the his players. Chicago Bears. Coming into training Saints to a meager 2-3 record while Everett there is no hint of a sunrise on son is to forget last year's success and quarterback position when Green Bay Despite defeating the Saints (27-6 camp Frisco was riding high with die receiving the snaps. the horizon. The receiving corps is come to realize the full potential the made a deal with Atlanta for backup at Fulton County Stadium and 23-20 expectation of Joe Montana's return Number one draft pick Vaughn getting old with Henry Ellard, and team has. quarterback Brett Favre. Favre could in the Super Dome) and the 49ers (39- from elbow surgery. The only ob­ Dunbar will fill a major void in the Flipper Anderson is trade bait. 2) Chicago prove to be a wise acquisition for the 34 at the Stick and 17-14 at home) stacle was satisfying the demands of backfield. It is almost certain that J im Unless Chuck Knox can work his Packers especially if the ailing twice during the season, Atlanta fin­ All-Pro receiver Jerry Rice. Mora will not be able to depend upon magic like he did for the Bills, the Bears Majkowski is not productive. ished second behind the Saints. But Here comes the twist. "Ironhead" Craig Hey ward, and Dal- Seahawks and during his first stint After a strong start last season, No changes occurred at the running the Falcons are expecting to pick up Montana has since been placed on lon Milliard is coming off of a knee with the Rams, this story in L.A. is in Mike Ditka and the Chicago Bears back position, however there are backs their "too legit to quit" attitude where the injured reserve, much to the cha­ injury that sidelined him for most of for some "Hard Knox."