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DECEMBER 6, 2005 SERVING LIBERTY UNIVERSITY FOR 23 YEARS VOL. 23,io NO. 11 n Haiti's next election 'End of the Spear' Vote met with skepticism Life! gives you a look behind from country's citizens. A4 the scenes. B6 Good times ahead for Liberty
By Matthew Warner provide for Liberty's needs," said were being heard over the air. Less New and Advance in an interview. NEWS REPORTER Falwell Jr. than one year later the Old Time The significant revenue generated After years of reliance on unpre Gospel Hour was being shown on by Falwell's TV broadcasts was Total enrollment at Liberty has dictable donations and bor local TV stations. enough to subsidize Liberty students' career jumped by nearly 8,000 students in rowed money for day-to-day Three decades after the tuition the past five years. The 74 percent operation, Liberty now has first television broadcast the "We didn't have to charge the stu increase is one of many factors that surplus revenue in excess of OTGH was bringing in dent's a fraction of what we're charg finally put Liberty University on $10 million annually, accord donation revenue of about ing today," said Falwell. prep solid financial ground. ing to a recent IRS 990 filing. $50 million annually. But back-to-back scandals in 1988 Jerry Falwell Jr. credits God's Within weeks of Thomas "The Old Time Gospel and 1989 quickly crushed Liberty's By Holly Clements providence and leading in bringing Road Baptist Church's first service, Hour was the engine in the 1970s dependence on OTGH revenue. NEWS REPORTER Liberty to where it is today. "I have held in June of 1956, radio broad- and most of the 1980s," the Rev. seen God intervene time after time to casts of Rev. Jerry Falwell's sermons Jerry Falwell told the Lynchburg Please see FINANCES, page A3 Liberty is one of only seven schools in Virginia that can claim an estab lished PRSSA chapter. Law school That's really exciting if you know what PRSSA is. If you don't know, keep reading Karcher bids farewell visited by and you will probably start to share this enthusiasm. First, the facts: PRSSA civil rights stands for Public Relations Student Society of America. It was founded in 1968 by the Public speaker Relations Society of America (PRSA.) There are By Matthew Warner currently 8,500 members NEWS REPORTER in 270 chapters on college campuses across the Presidential appointee nation. The primary goal of to the United States the society is "to serve our Commission on Civil Rights members by enhancing Ashley Taylor addressed the their knowledge of public Liberty University. Scriool relations and providing of Law student body access to professional Wednesday afternoon, development opportuni bringing to their attention a ties." case that he says will end up Membership in a profes in the Supreme Court. sional organization, such Taylor spoke on his as PRSSA, is one of the involvement with Charles things that sets college Coleson's graduates apart from the Virginia- competition. Any student based who would like some Prison hands-on experience in the Fellowship business world, or just Ministries, needs something to add a specifically little boost to his or her the branch resume, would greatly ben known as TAYLOR efit from getting involved. the InnerChange Freedom The opportunities to Initiative. The IFI is work become more prepared for ing to reduce recidivism the work-world are numer under a government con ous. First of all, PRSSA tract at Newton members get to attend a Correctional Facility, a national conference every long-term medium security year. The conference is prison in Iowa. always hosted in a city that Americans United for the students would like to visit Separation of Church and like Miami, New York City State has brought a lawsuit or Chicago. against the IFI concerning their Iowan contract. A statement by the Rev.
Ll-s SCHOFER Barry W. Lynn, executive CHANGES — After the worst season in school history, Liberty football coach Ken Karcher was fired Nov. 17. On Dec. 2, Dr. Jerry Falwell announced the director of Americans Please see PRSSA, page A3 hiring of new head coach Danny Rocco, former associate head coach at the University of Virginia. For more information and an analysis of the "Shakeup United, states the grounds at Williams Stadium," please see Sports. for their lawsuit, "The InnerChange program is essentially a government- funded conversion pro gram. This setup clearly Xbox 360 goes from shelves to living rooms violates the separation of church and state." Taylor is one of the attor By Holly Clements and Joanne Tang 360s had sold at an average price of $786. neys who are defending Obviously this system has really hit home their case. with its target audience. Though the The IFI acts in the context Hula Hoops, Rubik's cubes, Cabbage Lynchburg Best Buy was unable to com of a "values-based pre Patch Dolls, Beanie Babies, Furby and ment, witnesses say that the store was sold release services program" in Tickle Me Elmo. What do these things have out of Xbox 360s within the first half hour which the Bible and life of in common? Each one of these was the "it" of sales on "Black Friday." Jesus Christ are used for toy for the Christmas season the year it was Junior Ben Jenkins waited in line for four illustrative purposes. released. For Christmas 2005 it looks like hours at Wal-Mart over Thanksgiving break Values such as love and the Xbox 360 might be added to the list. to get an Xbox 360. He did not anticipate reconciliation are taught, Microsoft has been extremely tight-lipped the high demand for the system and went and then inmates are chal regarding exact sales of the new gaming sys home empty handed. His friend, who had lenged to look to the scrip tem since it hit store shelves on Nov. 22. waited at Best Buy for 12 hours before the tures for practical applica However, a representative from Microsoft store opened, did get his hands on one. As tion. did state that they expect to sell as many as a result, Jenkins "had some pleasure in 3 million Xbox 360s in the first three playing at his (friends') house that night." months after its launch. An eBay spokes woman told Reuters that by midday Vl JAM Hi'! I' il' Wednesday, Nov. 23, nearly 7,700 Xbox Please see XBOX, page A3 Please see TAYLOR, page A3 #1 CHRISTMAS PRESENT — A local child plays new Xbox at Target. Page A2.THE LIBERTY CHAMPION DECEMBER 6, 2005 Get a head start this summer
CHRISTMAS By Matthew Robinson no more than nine credit said Registration SPIRT — NEWS REPORTER hours in the summer and Coordinator Wende Parker. ILRCand said students will most like Students needing housing the ly be interested in taking six for summer school can Champion With spring semester rap to nine hours. expect to stay at the East collected idly approaching, it is not a Course listings can be Campus Apartments while 174 shoe- bad idea to start thinking viewed by logging onto paying a fee to eat at the boxes about summer school. ASIST and changing the cafeteria. during Taking classes in the sum term to Summer I or II and "$15 a day or $75 a week November mer has many distinct then choosing the Course for double capacity, $30 a and then advantages. For starters, Search option according to day or $150 a week for sin delived students can expect smaller the Summer Session 2006 gle capacity," said Housing them to class sizes, more one-on- Web site. Information Manager Rivemont one interaction with Open registration on Kimberly Freitas. Baptist instructors, getting ahead in ASIST for the 2006 summer Students may petition for Church, to a program and having short session begins January 1 a summer class if not be distrib er class sessions. and ends April 1, 2006. offered in the course listing uted to Additional advantages After April 1, registration on ASIST. As long as five or over 100 include carrying a lighter will need to be processed more students show interest contries. semester load in an upcom manually in the Registrar's in the same class, Rowlette SUE MATTHEWS ing semester, satisfying the Office and will require will try to see that the computer competency approval from Student course gets added. requirement, and an oppor Accounts. Rowlette said recent stud Professor brings history to life tunity to take classes which Students need to be aware ies depict a typical college may not be offered during that an instructor's approval student takes between four By Tanya Whelly Another interesting person Schultz brings the fall or spring. may be needed before April and five years to finish a col NEWS REPORTER into his classes is Jim Moon, whom he refers to At a reduced price of $250 1 because of strict enroll lege degree. Summer school as Dr. Jerry Falwell's oldest friend who helped per undergraduate credit ment or a filled course. helps the student to com A usually dull and ordinary history class can in founding Thomas Road Baptist Church. One hour it is far less costly than Summer session I will last plete their degree in a quick come to life when Dr. Roger Schultz is the pro of Moon's classic stories is about the time he paying for a class during the from May 15-June 9. manner. fessor. Schultz has been teaching at Liberty and Falwell "set Campbell Avenue on fire." regular semester. However, Session II will last from "In short, taking summer University for four years and anyone who has Besides being able to teach his favorite topic, class fees are still applied to June 12-July 7 2006. classes at LU makes eco ever taken him for a class knows he is extreme one of the benefits in coming to Liberty for certain courses. According to Rowlette a nomic, academic and pro ly passionate about what he teaches. Schultz was the fact that his children would "Most of the classes are third summer session, July fessional sense," said Schultz took the long journey from his native receive a solid Christian education. Currently, set up for a four-week for 10-July 28 2006 will be pri Rowlette. state of Minnesota to Virginia in order to teach three of his nine children are enrolled at mat in order to give a stu marily for incoming fresh Any questions regarding at Virginia Intermont College. Wliile there, he Liberty University and Liberty's School of Law. dent the opportunity to take men or transfer students the 2006 summer school repeatedly wrote to the current Chairman of Hannah, Schultz's oldest daughter, the maximum numbers of who chose to get an early LU Web site should call 582- the history department at the time, Dr. Cline explained that even at an early age her father academic hours in a sum career start. 2087 or e-mail Hall, asking him for a teaching position at would share his enthusiasm for history with mer," said Director of LU Classes will be offered on [email protected]. Liberty. Eventually a spot became her and her siblings. Summer Programs Kenny both main and north cam available, and in 2002 Schultz was "Dad would suggest age-appro Rowlette. puses. Contact Matthew welcomed into Liberty's history priate books for us to read, and we Summer intensives will "The majority of classes Robinson at department. generally enjoyed that," said also be offered in either one offered on Campus North mcrobinson @ liberty.edu. "I always loved history," said Hannah, "When Dad would think or two-week formats. will be Graduate and Schultz, who specializes in the of something particularly interest Rowlette advocates taking Seminary-level courses," way religion influences culture. ing, he would give us special histo While teaching, Schultz's love for ry lessons in the evenings, after he history is apparent. got home from work. These les "I like teaching fun details and sons were frequently interactive, interesting facts about history that SCHULTZ ancj qUite memorable." is looking for may not be normal," said Schultz. Currently, Schultz is the Associate Dean of The Champion Following tliis idea, Schultz regularly brings the College of Arts and Sciences at Liberty as guest speakers into his classroom in order to well as Chair of the history department. He is someone funny who can revive give students first-hand accounts of things they presently working on the biographies of Harry read in their history books or are lectured Rimmer, a Christian apologist, and Dan the great Oft Of nUIHOf about. One of Schultz's favorite people to bring Graham, who started 29 churches and a Bible into his class was Gene Bradley, a Secret College in Tennessee. Schultz has written arti Service agent indicted in the assassination of cles for internationally-published periodicals JFK. Bradley recently passed away, but gave on subjects such as creationism, and of course, one last memorable presentation to Schultz's history. students in 2004. Schultz believes the way to get students Two of the students in Schultz's class were so involved in history is by being enjoying it him interested in Bradley's JFK assassination theo self. ry that they took it upon themselves to do a # CM Wl point? special project about him and even went over Contact Tanya Whelly at tmwhelly@liber- Bradley's personal documents with his widow. ty.edu.. I 681WMIlaugh? InServik>e^ A vn&rOoa/ % CanJOU write? ify vuyw rvOrOnfy
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Continued from page 1 is not grounds for barring a "tackier and blocker" for Continuned from page 1 eras and mp3 players and also less controller, an HD cable, a group from performing a missionaries that have supports high-definition reso headset and a hard drive. The "We now have prisoners public service. devoted their lives to the The LyncW6urg GameStop, lutions. Not only is it better Core System contains a con who are, 24 hours a day, Taylor went to great IFI program and the m y%Wj other retailers, than its predecessor, Larkins sole, a wired controller and an being taught Bible princi detail to explain to the law inmates whose lives are offered a waiting list for any said "some of the things I AV cable. Those who purchase ples, but they are being students the effectiveness transformed through it. one who wanted to reserve an thought were impressive a Core System can build up taught bible principles in of the program. "We just cannot be Xbox 360. GameStop stopped besides the standard graphics their system at their own pace. the context of universally Recidivism rates for IFI required to shut our beliefs adding names to the list this overhaul were the amount of Both come with Xbox Live accepted values," said are about 18 percent. In at the door," said Taylor. past summer. Any new ship options and customizations." Silver and gamers will need to Taylor. similar programs around Taylor's address was the ments the store gets in will be Though it is HD ready, the buy a Gold membership to Americans United argues the country the rates are third installment in the given to those who have made user does not require HDTV to play online. that all evangelical around 55 percent. "Other 2005-2006 Speakers' a reservation. Thus, it is use the system. "HD ready" There are currently more Christians constantly oper states have noticed this Forum at Liberty doubtful that there will be any simply means if a TV has a than 25 games available for ate with prostylization as after a two-year trend, and University School of Law. available on store shelves for high level of resolution (up to the Xbox 360 and over 200 in their end goal. Thus, they they said they would like Taylor is an executive quite some time. 1080 interlace) the system will development. Larkins said he are inherently disqualified an IFI program," said partner at Troutman So what's so special about be able to work with it, which is looking forward to "Gears of from taking part in taxpay Taylor, citing that Sanders law firm in this system? Well, in addition provides the user a much more War" and "Forza Motorsport er-funded programs. Minnesota, Kansas and Richmond and has close to running Xbox 360 games, it realistic gaming experience. If 2." "The lawsuit is not about Iowa would all like IFI pro ties to Liberty. is backwards compatible to the user's TV is standard-defi Many are excited about what we are doing in the grams. He and his wife adopted run original Xbox games. It nition (480 interlace), the games such as Quake 4 and program, the lawsuit is "The environment in the their oldest son through also runs DVDs and CDs, can Xbox 360 games look just like Gun. Junior Megan Payette about who we are, and our IFI wing of a prison is the the godparent home, a cri be connected to digital cam- the old ones. has her name on a waiting list motivation, and quite can same environment you are sis pregnancy center that The Xbox 360 employs a and can't wait to play Perfect didly, that is the best experiencing right here. offers an alternative to new artificial intelligence sys Dark Zero. grounds for us to fight on," Peaceful, calm, quiet, civil abortion for unwed moth Xbox 360 tem, allowing for characters in The advanced technology said Taylor. and right across the yard it ers. games to use the environment implemented in the design of Such an argument is is G.P., general population. "I am not unfamiliar with • Three processors, running ot around them to make deci this system has made it truly beyond the scope of judi It is literally heaven an Liberty at all ... this 3.2 Ghz each, power the console, sions and even gather forces to revolutionary in the world of cial providence. hell." (school) holds a special attack the player. This not only gaming. Microsoft is not pre Taylor also explained IFI is a voluntary pro place in my heart," said • Xbox Live Gold allows you to makes games more challeng dicting any decrease in this that every IFI employee is gram that inmates may Taylor. play games online. Currant Xbox ing, it provides for a more system's popularity, which a missionary and prays select to take part in and is Live subscribers will be able to diverse gaming experience for makes it "the toy to have" this that each inmate they run in a campus-like set Contact Matthew transfer their account. the player, as the Xbox devel holiday season. interact with would be ting. It is an intensive, Warner at mjwarner@lib- opment team promises that saved. around the clock program erty.edu. • Features a detachable 20 giga games will "rarely play out the Contact Joanne Tang at However, the question structured at a level com byte hard drive for all your stor- same way twice." [email protected] and Holly before the court is conduct parable to the Virginia The Xbox 360 comes in two Clements at hclements@liber- in a certain context, not Military Institute, where versions. The full $399 version ty.edu. motivation. Taylor completed his B.S. • Built-in wireless allows gamers includes the console, a wire Motivation, said Taylor, Taylor stated that he is a to connect up to four wireless con trollers, from a distance of up to 30 feet. A "cycling signal" pro- vents other wireless devices from XBOX 360 PRSSA: What skills do you have? interfering with the communica tion between controller and con Continued from page 1 PRSA. Also, the society is looking into sole. BSMQWB, «»»K»«I ammmm aul:aaMI
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'Under these circumstances, it is hard to believe that the Haitian people would ever accept the results of the elections." Congresswoman Maxine Waters V* OPINION AUG. 23, 2005 V
•'.<•* ' • • Haiti's next election Another phase in the country's turbulent path Haiti will tentatively hold its American. Aristide's second exile occurred in 2004 after the fall 80 political parties with interest in representation in the upcom presidential election sometime of 2003 began the uprising of the masses. On June 1,2004, U.S. ing election and around 3 dozen official candidates vying for the in January. As of Oct. 18, there peace-keeping forces arrived. It is debated whether Aristide vol presidency. Of these, is one man named Guy Philippe who is are a reported 3 million of the untarily left or was forced to by outside influences. His support comparatively young at 37, and is the leader of the National eligible 4.5 million Haitians ers say the U.S. forced him from office. Either way, the violence Front party. Philippe was a rebel leader that worked with gang registered to vote, and the elec between the coup enforcers and the Aristide supporters member Butteur Metayer to oust Aristide. Metayer's brother, tion has already been delayed increased significantly after his exile, and the interim govern Cuban, was killed allegedly by command from Aristide, and the three times. While the UN has ment was quickly put into place while plans for the presidential subsequent riots fromth e people are what initiated Aristide's peacekeeping forces steadily election commenced. removal from the country. The gun-influenced control suc losing omd and Because of all of the problems surrounding and affecting the ceeded, but Philippe says now he is focused only on moving the I -, r r* 1 A / n & number, the S te p h a n I e b rO Wn interim government headed up progress and completion of the election, some Haitians and for National Front intoeffice, and hopefully peacefully. by Gerard Latortue is daily eign nations only see the election as a farce. There have been 48 The National Front's political agenda focuses on the younger acted out against by former president Jean Bertrand-Aristide leaders in 200 years, and only 10 of them have served their full transitional generation of Haiti. Philippe sees hopes for the supporters and other political parties trying to attain govern terms. The previous failures of the Haitian presidents have future in the younger people, and his campaigning hones in on mental influence. marred the validity of a fair election. Director of the Institute for those that are interested in changing their country. In "Wide r!1 Haiti is no stranger to corruption, whether it is political, Justice and Democracy Brain Concannon said that, "Haitian Angle," Philippe said, "I hope the international community social, spiritual or economical. The country is the first black-led voters have seen enough electoral charades to recognize one, and finally understands that... it's been trying to impose govern republic in this hemisphere and is the first Caribbean state to they call the upcoming votes a 'selection.' They connect the dots ments on Haiti, and it's failed. Today, please, let the Haitian peo achieve independence. However, its perpetual depressing con from the arrests of political dissidents to the scarce and gerry ple find a solution." Similarly, Philippe also said that, "Haitians dition does not indicate that being the first independent mandered registration centers, and see a return to the days when musttakeresponsibility. TheNationalFrontwilltakepowerand Caribbean state makes the nation better off than the rest. Haiti a fraction of the citizenry chose the likes of "Papa Doc" Francois give it to the youth to save the country." continues to decline, and is becoming increasingly more violent Duvalier from a list of approved candidates." Haiti's people However, some people fromth e elite class, which owns half as the tension of the ensuing election grows. notice too many political candidates and members in jail or of the country's wealth, think that international involvement Aristide is just one of the presidents from a long line of dicta missing for there to not be any suspicion of sabotage. should increase. The perspective of the poor people is signifi tors that have led the nation in its 200 years of independence Without the necessary infrastructure and technological cantly different. These Haitians believe that the only way to abate from France. A couple of the famed dictators before him are resources, the setup for voter registration and the voting process the problems facing Haiti is for a closure in the polarized gap father and son, Francois "Papa Doc" Duvalier and Jean-Claude is a daunting undertaking. The government called on Patrick between the rich and poor. The tragedy, however, is that most "Baby Doc." Senior Duvalier was a well-known voodoo physi Fequiere to handle the task. of the poor who would vote, see the coming election as just cian, and along with his son's leadership, their administrations In an informative and intriguing documentary titled "Wide another phase in the country's turbulent past: a selection. severely oppressed the Haitians and their economy. Aristide Angle: Unfinished Country," Fequiere describes himself as a North Carolina Director of the Hope for Haiti Foundation was the firstpresiden t elected as a result from an official election forceful "pit bull," so the government's request for his help is John Brown Jr., when asked about what he thinks needs to hap in 1990. He is a part of the Lavalas political party that has won understandable, since Haiti's political environment is out of con pen in order for Haiti to change for the better, said that it will ulti every election in the last 15 years by a landslide. Many of the con trol. Fequiere's official title is the Head of Operations of the Pro mately be God who changes the hearts of the people and gets rid tinuing problems Haiti has had over the years have intensified visional Electoral Council (CEP); the council has nine members. of the corruption. Brown also said that, "Having a democracy in since Aristide left in exile to South Africa in Feb. 2004. The Hait In June of this year, Fequiere stated his goal of setting up 424 Haiti is a farce.. .law is a farce." To Brown, it seems everything ian majority voted him in, but his exile was forced, after a bloody polling stations and registering the 4.5 million eligible Haitian humanly possible has been tried and it is really only something coup. voters. God can change now. Aristide is a former Roman Catholic priest, but was expelled Quickly, the CEP realized the goal was impossible. The reg The world must wait until after December to see if this presi from the religious order in 1988, and officially left the priesthood istration process is very slow, and the necessary national ID card dential election will set in motion a period of improvement, or if in 1994 because of the Church's disagreement with his political to vote is attained only if the prospective voter has a birth certifi it will just deepen the corruption and turmoil. Brown said, "But activities. Aristide's doctrinal beliefs are strongly marked by Lib cate or some other form of identification. Since 99 percent ofth e with the hindrances that have attacked the voting and elective eration Theology, which focuses and purposes to help the poor Haitian population is comprised of the poor, according to the process so far, a 'fair and complete' election may never happen." and weak rise up economically. That most Aristide supporters documentary, then the majority of voters have a difficult time For more information or to view "Wide Angle: Unfinished are from the poor population proves his efforts were not in vain, actually getting registered. There were 12,000 registration cen Country," go to www.pbs.org. For additional information on the as are so many humanitarian efforts in Haiti. ters in the 1990 election compared to the very few set up for this Hope for Haiti Foundation, visit www.h0rje4haiti.com. However, the vast array of gangs, rebel groups and dissenters year's election, and most of the centers are placed in Aristide- led to both of Aristide's exiles. The Clinton administration, in supported areas and near the CEP's office. Contact Stephanie Brown [email protected]. 1994, reinstated Aristide from his first exile after the military Even with fewer registration centers this time around, the rulers in Haiti stepped down as 20,000 troops moved in, mostly number of participating parties is overwhelming. There are over GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATION UV LESLIE PARAMYTHERNQ O O O O K U O l What do you think of the athletic department changes? "I was so happy when I "I donYknow if we should fire "Personally, I think the "Whoever replaces Ken "I don't think we should have "Oh wow... I'm shocked! Well," heard...now we have a chance our coach only a year after giv changes were needed for the Karcher should be a good done it with only a game left I hope we start winning now!"!i y to do some winning!" ing him a new contract." program to progress." spiritual role model as he was in the football season ... it a - « - ... that comes first." could have waited a week." • - •1 -- 1 - -Becky Martin, Jr. —John Ross, Sr. -Travis Smith, Fr. —Spencer Drake, Soph. » - —Alex Mason, Sr. -Roxy Maddah, Soph. 4 - Sweet Valley, Pa. Rockville, Ind. Baltimore, Md. Amherst, Va. Lynchburg, Va. McLean, Va. a - • - NATALIE LOZANO DECEMBER 6, 2005 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page A5 COMMENTARY Shopping: The Christmas nightmare Letter ;; I hate Christmas shopping. year, when I was 15,1 gave my boyfriend a globe with a note on to the ;A friend told me yesterday it that said, "There's nowhere else in the world I'd rather be Ithat she had bought all the than with you." This was the ultimate cheesy gift, but it was still Editor ; gifts she was giving this year better than what he got me: a pair of socks. Gifts for my family ! except for one. I honestly did- always fail, too. I buy my dad movies all the time that he does ', n't even remember that I was n't like, I buy my mother clothes she doesn't wear and last i supposed to give gifts until she Christmas I bought my brother a book that he had already read • mentioned it. The thing is, I and hated. I've discovered the best way for me to do it is ask •like giving gifts. I like doing someone what they want from me, let them tell me and then tell I read your article about military families and just ] something nice for somebody them not to buy it in the meantime! This has a 100 percent suc wanted to say "Thank You." I am a senior nursing stu dent here at Liberty and my husband was deployed on ; else. And it's not because it's allCiaWOtNng cess rate. Oct. 18, 2005, so this is all very fresh, new and a scary I expensive that I hate The last problem I have with Christmas shopping is that although I never know what to get for other people, I always experience for me. He is still in the states right now in ! Christmas shopping. It's that there's just too much to it. training and will be home at Christmas for two weeks, First, you have to go to the store — bo-ring. And God forbid know what to get for myself. When I'm out shopping, I see a bil lion things I want for me, and often end up buying them, which but after that he will be heading to Iraq for a tour that I you have to go to the mall anytime after Thanksgiving. For me, will last for at least a year. Anyways, I just wanted to | it inevitably happens that there's one store that's not located leaves me less time and money for the gifts I'm supposed to be giving. What if everyone stopped buying each other gifts and say thank you, your article touched home for me and I anywhere outside a mall in the tri-state area. So, in search of will be mailing a copy of this weeks "The Liberty ; that one special gift, I break down and go to the mall. After get- only bought gifts for themselves, think of how much nicer the holidays would be. You would never have to spend more money Champion" to him as well. I know that he and the guys | ting frostbite on my toes after the two-mile trek to the entrance, in his. unit will appreciate the articles written in it. : everything is picked over and prices are marked up 400 per- than you wanted, you would always get what you want and you | cent. But, I've got the perfect gift, which is rare, because I would never disappoint someone else. It sounds to me like the ! almost never know what to get anyone. perfect solution. Sincerely, Since I turned 14, I haven't received anything at But in truth, I suppose I, like most others, get as much joy in Sonya Green ! Christmastime that wasn't from Bath and Bodyworks. I haven't giving a gift as in receiving one. And I just tell myself it doesn't 1 had to buy lotion in the past six years, body wash in the past matter if it's the perfect gift; it's the thought that counts. Happy 1 four and bubble bath in the past two. I refuse to do this to my holidays. I just finished reading your article in this week's 1 friends. No, when I give them a gift, I want it to mean some- Champion and am very grateful to you for letting ; tiling between us. My endeavors here continually fall short. One Contact Alicia Wotting at [email protected]. everyone know what a sacrifice our military (families) are making, their joy in making the sacrifice and the sadness that sometimes accompanies this joy. My LISTEN UP! husband served 24 years in the Air Force, and we have a son who is presently serving in the Marines, with one ITS YOUR TURN TO DECIDE tour in Fallujah this past year through Iraq's first elec tion this past January (a very trying time for us, his • Weather.com reports that a hurricane is churning its family). way across the Atlantic with wind speeds of 75 miles per I know from experience that our university family hour. The hurricane, named Epsilon, is considered an has a heart for the military. When our son was in anomaly as most tropical storms are unable to sustain Fallujah, there were so many of our university family themselves over such cool water this late in the year. who prayed daily for him and his troops and for us, his • According to Foxnews.com, the world's first face family, as well. I received daily email encouragement transplant was performed in France, and the patient is from them and from friends, and friends of friends all reportedly doing well. The woman who was the recipient over the world. This was such a blessing, especially of the surgery needed a transplant after her dog attacked during those days and weeks of not hearing from our her, causing severe facial damage and deformation. son. During those times when we did speak with him, • On Dec. 3, protesters took to the streets all around the I would ask if he needed anything, and he always said world to urge the United States and other leading nations that "our prayers and letters" were the things that kept to take a hard stance on global warming, according to them going, so "keep doing it." foxnews.com. Currently, delegates are reworking the Thanks, again, for your article! Kyoto treaty, which aims to reduce carbon dioxide expul sion into the atmosphere. Ill S3 C11 rae&Efi tK-)3t; }Wl get the Message: f)£ET HE @ THE LIBRHRy SweBIGwftfta out. Doftn l W3Stfi>•'•««vv W.V>- Options > 'W timefcy foe. 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Tang there to aid Gulfport. Because of trip for three days to Baton Rouge \SSI NEWS EDITOR this, the team distributed the food and New Orleans. They visited his they had brought with them to res torical St. Bernard Parish, which "Churches that have been deci idents. The team slept on the floor Jenkins describes as "devastated." mated are the ones rebuilding," of Bayou View Baptist Church, Hawkins spoke at Sunday service I t said Dr. David Jenkins with the which had been flooded. and the team of students separated Center for Counseling. Driving to Gulfport, the team to have fellowship in men and One church that aims to rebuild arrived to face millions of dollars in women's Bible studies. is Grace Temple Baptist Church, destruction, and prime opportuni Several churches in the area were whose congregants are for now, ties for counseling. not only sharing buildings, church holding services and Bible studies "Before going down, the general es were opening their doors for in other buildings. Helping with picture in the media was because other denominations to hold serv the effort was Liberty University, the French Quarter was open, ices. This kind who over Thanksgiving break sent everything was fine," said Jenkins, of unity was present also in educa 25 students to the Gulfport region "—nothing is fine." tion, where schools with available to aid the church and the sur The residents needed help in space were doubling up on stu rounding neighborhood. finding belongings, clearing out dents from other schools. For now, The team consisted of several their homes and counseling was Grace Temple Baptist is not hold counseling students, undergradu often just lending an ear to resi ing Sunday school classes. ate students and faculty members, dents to tell their stories and get "The consistent message from including Jenkins and Dr. Ron their frustrations out into the open. (the residents) was encourage Hawkins, dean of the College of "(The residents) are marveling at ment, providing what they said was Arts and Sciences. the willingness people demonstrate the most needed," said Jenkins. Pastor Francis Rossi of Grace to help them clean their houses and The Center for Counseling has Temple Baptist said the church was rebuild them," said Hawkins. partnered with the North Carolina using funds from the church budg "You could start anywhere, Baptist Men to provide more relief et, donations and insurance to start everywhere. People were so over aid to the region and plans are the long process of rebuilding their whelmed they started nowhere," he underway for another trip in sanctuary, which lost one third of said of why progress has been so December. its roof. slow. He said he saw a house that The group's housing and food was still sitting in the middle of a Contact Joanne Tang at was provided by the North street. "Some communities will [email protected]. PHOTO PROVIDED CUTTING THROUGH — Students cleared debris from yards and helped residents clean. Carolina Baptist Men Disaster never be rebuilt." Pmnu PROVIDED PHOTO PROVIDED ON TOP — (From left) Katelyn Fletcher, David Jenkins, Dr. Ron Hawkins, Chase Billings and Bethany Honaker aid in relief efforts. WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT — A banner of thanks lets relief workers know they are appreciated. what you want. when you want it sodexho Visit i\u;h location to find out all the new details... mm Danny Rocco The Playbook Get to know Andrew Stevens Liberty's new head says goodbye with ^— Mitt tttt JMHHHBHHI '**fyfflmmnMw£' ^g__gy__2m_ football coach, life lessons from Rocco. sports. PAGE Bl DECEMBER 6, 2005 [email protected] The Liberty Champion • ' Shakeup at Williams Stadium Thomas Park, Ph.D. Reflection on Karcher By Andrew Stevens Rocco to replace Karcher ASSISTANT SPORTS KDITOR Analysis Whenever a relationship of any type is suddenly bro ken and it ceases to exist, of experience in many what is often remembered sports-related fields, Park about that relationship was hired to assist in more than anything else are fundraising efforts for the things that have caused Liberty's sports programs. it to end. Unfortunately for On top of coaching expe coaches, the things they do rience at The Citadel, UConn right while they are with a and West Chester particular school or organi University, Park served as zation are often lost in the Courtesy Associate shuffle when they are Professor of Sports relieved from their posi Administration at Florida tions. The same can be said State University, served with about Ken Karcher, and the football program at the although he did lose his job University of Maryland in as Liberty's Head Football the mid-'70s and was the Coach, the six seasons he vice president and financial spent on the Liberty side advisor for Morgan Stanley line produced plenty of pos in Tallahassee, Fla. from itives and not as many neg 1982-2003. atives as one may think. In college athletics of any level there are two sports Kim Graham that tend to be held under After more the proverbial magnifying than 26 years glass more than any other of service to — basketball and football. Basketball and football ,: Liberty University's have the potential to gener athletic pro ate more income than any gram, Kim other two sports. That being Graham finishes his first said, the pressure to win in and last year at Liberty as these two areas year in and Senior Associate Athletic year out is immense. While Director of Internal Affairs, Liberty's focus is glorifying where he was responsible Christ in all that we do and for matters in the athletic not just on winning and los departments of budget, staff ing and Liberty has there fore historically been more and daily internal opera LES SCHOFER LES SCHOFER tions. patient with its coaches, NEW KID IN TOWN — Former Associate Head Coach at the University of one can still imagine the Graham was a member of HOUSE CLEANING — On Nov. 17 Former Liberty Head Football Coach Ken Virginia Danny Rocco was named Liberty's Head Football Coach last Friday pressure Ken Karcher felt to the football coaching staff Karcher resigned, along with former Athletic Director Thorn Park, and for Dec. 2. Rocco has held Assistant Coaching positions at several Division! win every game he coached. for 11 years, was in the mer Associate Athletic Directors Kim Graham and Larry Hubbard. In six sea administration department schools including Texas, Maryland, Boston College and Wake Forest. During sons on the sidelines for the Flames, Karcher compiled a record of 21-46, for 14 years, and was his college career, Rocco was a two-year letter winner at Penn State, before including this season's 1-10 mark, the worst season in the program's history. Athletic Director from 1998 playing for two seasons at Wake Forest, where he graduated in 1984. Please see STEVENS, page B2 through 2005. During his stint as Athletic Director, the Flames won five Big South Conference Sasser Cup championships, 49 conference titles and two Falwell sparks Flames football Big South Men's All-Sports trophies. Graham was also By Adam Trent and Angela South Conference, which Division I-A, where Falwell and not everyone is a fit," The team is also looking the president of the NCAA Franulovich added football as a confer wants the program to be in said Falwell. "We had 26 forward to working with Division I-AA Athletic ence sport in 2002. Prior the next decade. applicants indicate inter Rocco. Directors Association and Two weeks ago, the Liberty to that, Liberty competed In order to turn this est, and I called my foot "There had been specula the representative of the Big University Athletics as an independent school dream into a reality, ball mentor Sam tion that it would be Rocco. South Conference. Department was shaken by the in football, with all other Falwell announced on Rutigliano to come down Everybody seems to be real release of Head Football Coach sports being played in the Friday that University of here and help me figure out upbeat (about it)," said Ken Karcher and the resigna Big South. Virginia Assistant Coach who would be a good fit." Crouch. Larry Hubbard tions of Athletic Director Dr. The announcement of Danny Rocco had been Rutigliano was the head Thorn Park and Associate Karcher's release came on hired as Liberty's new head football coach at Liberty Contact Adam Trent at Larry Athletic Directors Kim Thursday November 17, coach. from 1988 until 1999. Hubbard [email protected]. Graham and Larry Hubbard. before the football team's "He's the kind of guy, I ends his Falwell first believed Contact Angela Hubbard was also the head final game against Norfolk believe, who can take us Liberty career Rocco was a candidate for Franulovich at afran- men's and women's tennis State on Saturday. Liberty where we want to go," said after being the position after hearing [email protected]. coach. lost 34-17 to end the sea Falwell. hired in 1999 him in a radio interview son at 1-10, the worst as the head The decision to replace "Dr. Falwell has a vision. after Virginia lost 7-5 to record in school history. coach of the men's varsity Karcher was one that peo He explained to me what North Carolina. tennis team and an assis ple have been expecting "We were all a little dis that vision was and I saw "What I was looking for tant professor of sports since a scoreless streak appointed in the decision, it. There is a commitment was his LQ, or loyalty quo Life management. early in the 2005 season in especially the freshmen from the top. I wanted to tient. Is he going to be which Liberty was who were recruited by him. be a head football coach at sticking by his coach? I lis Hubbard served as outscored 157-0 over three It definitely distracted us. the I-A or I-AA school with tened, and he got an A- At Associate Athletic Director games. Despite the fact Everybody was really sad the resources and desire to plus" said Falwell. for Athletic Academic that he had received a five to see him leave," said sen compete and win. The Services and Compliance. Rocco firmly believes he year contract extension ior punter Noah Crouch. recruiting budget is com Liberty His responsibilities included can turn Liberty's program after going 5-5 in 2003 and parative to I-A programs, the oversight of all student Though saddened by the into a winner. He also going 6-5 last year, the and I do not believe there athletes' academic progress news, the team was expect believes the athletes that Men's only seasons during his is one like it in I-AA," said in the areas of course sched ing it. are on the team right now tenure that were not losing Rocco. uling, academic advisement "Everyone knew it was have immense talent, seasons, those related to Basketball and monitoring, tutoring, coming. You lose nine or The process of finding a despite the disappointment Liberty athletics did not study hall and time manage 10 games and you know new coach was not easy, as of a 1-10 season. expect Karcher's tenure to vs. Buffalo ment. something is going to hap Liberty has a set of stan "You have got to spark last long. pen," said sophomore line dards that a person must some enthusiasm. There is He was one of the driving backer Brandon Duke. meet before being a lot of young talent on this Tues. 7 p.m. forces in seeing women's "It had been thought employed. team. I want to get into tennis become the about for the past year," With the departure, sev rebuilding that winning Hotkey University's 17th varsity said Dr. Falwell of the deci eral questions have been "We are different than spirit on campus. I love to intercollegiate sports in sion. raised about football. most colleges and universi Liberty currently competes teach and mentor. I have .Fort Bragg 2000. Karcher had been at ties. We are NCAA, that's Liberty for six seasons in Division 1-AA, which is not different. We are such a passion for the prior to the announcement. the second highest level of Division 1, that's not differ sport, for the game, and for Fri. 9 p.m. Contact Josh Velilla at Under Karcher, the pro collegiate football. The ent. What is different is we the individuals," said [email protected]. gram moved to the Big highest level of football is are distinctly Christian, Rocco. Sat. 9 p. ^^*i Page H2, THE LIBERTY CI IAMPION DECEMBER 6,2005 When I arrived on this hook n' ladder play. As fol campus in the fall of 2003, lowers of Christ it's impor the possibility of writing a tant that we make time each sports column every week day to spend in the word of seemed about as likely as God. If we truly want to finding all of my classes in a know what play God is call building the size of Noah's ing next for our lives, we've Ark. Now, with graduation got to spend more time read and the reality of finding a ing his word than we do job staring me in the face, 111 reading Sports Illustrated or leave Liberty with not only a watching SportsCenter. ADAM BISHOP WISE MAN — Former University of Notre Dame Head Football Coach Lou Holtz speaks to Liberty students in convocation on Nov. 16 degree, but also with some Once we've established life lessons that I've learned that aforementioned rela along the way though sports. tionship with our head If any athlete is going to coach, it's vital that we stay become part of a team, in contact with him every they've got to get to know the day. My pastor at home Lou Holtz imparts wisdom coach. It is important for an often says, "It's impossible to athlete to establish a rela have a relationship with tionship with a coach and someone you don't talk to." ByJoshVelilla presence at Liberty having about the student body at career brought him to six know exactly what he or she Coaches can often serve as SPORTS RKl'ORTER anything to do the opened Liberty, Holtz garnered different schools, his is looking for in order to father figures and mentors head football coaching laughter by his response, longest tenure being at the make their squad. Each one in the lives of many athletes. Liberty received a treat position. "they were unarmed. They University of Notre Dame, of us has been created in the As sons and daughters of on Nov. 16 as legendary "I came up here to speak treated me very nicely and where he became the sec image of our "coach," God, God, our prayer lives can retired football coach and ond most winning coach in and it is essential that we help us take giant steps in current ESPN analyst Lou school history over the accept him into our hearts our attempts to grow closer Holtz came to share his course of 10 seasons, and become part of his team, to our creator. If we don't testimony during convoca "I came up here to speak to the student including a national cham or we've already lost the stay in touch with our Coach tion. body ... I want that to be understood. Dr. pionship in 1988. game. we won't have a clue what After sharing his life Holtz is the only coach to Once an athlete has done his game plan is. story and his salvation Falwell asked me to come here and share take four different teams to what it takes to make the Finally, every athlete must experience, Holtz gave the my testimony with the students, and that's final top 20 rankings, win team the next important step attain the ability to keep win student body advice on why I'm here." five bowl games with dif is showing up for practice. I ning and losing in perspec how to live life skillfully, ferent teams, and take six heard someone say once tive. As a kid I hated hearing with the wisdom that different teams to bowl "how you practice is how the phrase, "it's not whether comes from the Lord alone. Lou Holtz games. you'll play in the game." you win or lose its how you Throughout the course of I'ORMKR UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME HKAD FOOTBALL COACH He is currently an ana Practice is a place and time play the game." I always his message, Holtz out lyst and announcer on designated by the coaches thought if that was true they lined four main needs for ESPN but does not put a for working out the kinks shouldn't have bothered every person's life: to the student body, which openly." future coaching job outside and preparing to take on keeping score at my YMCA "Something to do, someone I do quite often. I want that Holtz went on to say that the realm of possibility. your next opponent. As basketball games. In life not to love, something to hope to be understood. I do this he had tremendous respect "You can't ever say never. believers, our Coach has des every day is going to be one for, and someone to believe type of thing quite often for the accomplishments I may live to 129, you never ignated Sunday mornings as you can chalk up in the win in." across the country. Dr. and stances of Liberty know. But right now, I'm a time to come to his house column. Jesus never prom He motivated the stu Falwell asked me to come University, and for Dr. committed to my wife and so that we can be spiritually ised us that life would be dents to seek out and hold here and share my testimo Jerry Falwell. to ESPN. Right now, refreshed and challenged to easy, but fortunately we as onto those four things in ny with the students, and "I have tremendous coaching is not in the game take on our next spiritual believers play for a coach life, and to "never give up." that's why I'm here," Holtz respect for the Falwell fam plan. I've played very little battle. Without regular that has already won the ulti After his message during said. ily and everything that they golf, which I enjoy. If I encouragement from a body mate spiritual ballgame. The convocation, Holtz joined Holtz also gave advice have accomplished. I'm started coaching again, I'd of believers, our perform next time life leaves you feel members of the media and regarding Liberty's football very impressed with this be doing it to settle down. I ance in those spiritual bat ing like the Buffalo Bills after answered various ques program, encouraging university, and the thing thought I was retired, but tles won't be worthy of a a Super Bowl, remember tions regarding college them to continue in their that impresses me most — it turned out that I'm actu game ball. that our reward in Heaven football, his career at ESPN commitment to Christian all the students smile, and ally retarded," Holtz said Another important aspect will be much greater than and his opinion on the values, and to never com you don't see that very with a laugh. of being part of a team is any pain we can endure here BCS. promise to further them often. I even saw some pro knowing your playbook. on Earth. He was joined by his wife selves athletically, finan fessors smiling! Does that Contact Josh Velilla at Nobody wants to be the per Beth on his visit and cially or culturally. ever happen?" Holtz asked. [email protected]. son who gets caught running quelled rumors about his When asked how he felt Lou Holtz's coaching the wrong way when the ole Contact Andrew Stevens coach gets gutsy enough to at [email protected]. run the halfback pass or the Stevens; Remembering Karcher CUSTOM DESIGNED ALUMINIZED & Continued from page B1 a lot more.Some of my fondest would have liked, but he did all STAINLESS STEEL SYSTEMS FOR ball player that wasn't raised in memories of Liberty have been he could to win the souls of a Christian home to come play COMPACT CARS TO FULL SIZE TRUCKS, Unfortunately, sports as we made in Williams Stadium. I'll young men to Christ, and in at a school where he has to be SUV'S AND MOST IMPORTS know them today seem to be probably never forget Heaven winning a soul means in his dorm room by midnight filled with just as many scan Homecoming 2003 with an awful lot more than winning is about as easy as convincing dals as they do "feel good" sto Liberty trailing VMI 28-3 in a football game. your parents that class you FEATURING A COMPLETE LINE OF: ries, and college football is no the fourth quarter with just Yes, I realize as much as the failed last semester is not that VORTEX • FL0WMASTER • SUPREME DIESEL exception. Mike Price and under 11 minutes to play, when next guy that the time was right big of a deal. George O'Leary are recent Eugene Goodman and the for a coaching change to be MUSTANG PERFORMANCE •ELIMINATOR TURBO Liberty can overcome this examples of how one bad deci Flames offense finally came to made and I fully support the obstacle in the future by focus METAL CAT • CMX CONVERTER / sion can cost a college football life. Goodman erupted for four decision made to bring in ing its recruiting efforts on the coach his job before he can fourth quarter touchdowns as Danny Rocco. I am also aware millions of private Christian Leesville Road Car Care Center even win his first game at his the Flames rallied for a 31-28 that at times Karcher's play school and homeschool ath 19950 Leesville Road new school. At a school like victory. Last season's 17-9 calling swayed towards the letes. Liberty where bringing honor homecoming victory over then conservative side and that Lynchburg, VA 24502 As supporters of Liberty ath to Jesus is our main focus, I'm defending Big South some his decision making dur letics hopefully we will not for (434) 239-4446 thankful that Ken Karcher was Champion Gardner-Webb was ing the course of a game was get the positive contributions never involved in anything that special as well. Win or lose, the often questionable. Karcher made to the program, could have potentially brought thing that made coming to However, Karcher also was and maybe learn from some of embarrassment on the univer Williams Stadium special for not recruiting to a l-AA pro his mistakes. Wherever sity and more importantly to me was being able to look out gram rich in tradition like a Karcher's future endeavors BRQWNSTONE Christ. 'Ihe 46 games Liberty on the field after every game Youngstown State or Montana, lead him, we all wish him God's PROPERTIES, INC lost under Karcher may have and seeing the Gospel with who seem to be in the l-AA blessings. been painful, but I can promise eveiy player from both teams. playoffs almost every year. We Proudly Offer you a bad decision like Price or Karcher may not have won as Let's be honest, convincing a Contact Andrew Stevens at O'Leary made would have hurt many games as Flames fans highly touted high school foot [email protected]. • Single Family 1 lomes • Townhotnes/Apartments • Short Term Rentals • Optional Washer/ Dryer • Call for current Specials % Congratulations Zack Terrel Visit us online ill Flames Running' Back www.l)i'ownstoiU'pri>|vrtii's.u)iii Fa* 9 complete listing t ofdv.iil.il >li-1 >ic>|X'rties. Named Big' South Freshman of 385-1025 UfigQaMS Mill Bead the Year 2005 1 ito'' l)iiAviistonepiu|vrtu'sruiii u'j LH _"nv,,EMBKR 6, 2005 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, page B3 McDougal places fourth at Nationals By Evan Falat soon a new front pack of five SPORTS RKPORTKR runners emerged. This pack saw McDougal again as the leader while Iona's Kiplagat This year while most and Texas Pan-American's Liberty students were relaxing Keatley were joined by Simon at home on the Monday of Bairu of Wisconsin and Thanksgiving break, Josh Josphat Boit of Arkansas. McDougal was again repre Boit soon fell back and was senting Liberty University at shortly followed by Keatley as the NCAA Cross-Country the race soon came down to Championships in Terra McDougal, Bairu, and Haute, Ind. In 2004 Kiplagat. McDougal finished 13th over all at the national champi At around the 8K mark onships, finishing as the top Bairu received word from his freshman in the country and coach that the Wisconsin as an Ail-American. At this team had the team title in the year's national champi bag and thus Bairu could then onships, McDougal entered as run for the individual title. one of the pre-race favorites Bairu reacted to this news by and ended up finishing in throwing down a large surge, fourth place overall as the top of which McDougal could not sophomore this year and respond to, leaving the indi again earning another Ail- vidual title between Bairu and American accolade. Kiplagat. Bairu soon drifted away from Kiplagat and for Racing at the LaVern the second consecutive year Gibson Championship Cross he captured the NCAA indi LES SCHOFF.R country Course, where earlier vidual cross-country title. TO SPARK A FLAME — Dr. Falwell announced Danny Rocco, former UVa assistant coach, as the Flames new head football coach on Friday, Dec. 2. this season McDougal set a Kiplagat placed second while new 8K course record, Wisconsin's Chris Solinsky McDougal ran against the best was third, having passed Changing of the guard: Falwell announces collegiate competition in McDougal in the final kilome America and performed ter of the race. McDougal fin extremely well under ished hard and captured hiring of new football coach Danny Rocco immense pressure. While fourth place overall, just fif BDu(rA»liD>y Scott LaPee»r pnmnncampus nnrandl ton (fnni-hnl(football nof tVithep hpsbest rppniitincrecruitingx classrlnss- lpnleaHd T.ihprtLibertyv in reachinrpaf g its only in his second year as a teen seconds behind Bairu SPORTS REPORTER advisor) Sam Rutigliano, es in school history, ranked goal of becoming a domi collegiate runner, McDougal and only five seconds behind this was our man," Falwell in the top 10 nationally by nant Division I-AA program was billed by many as one of Solinsky in third place. announced at last Friday's most recruiting services. and then moving up to the favorites to capture the On the heels of a major After the race McDougal Athletic Department house- press conference. Before beginning his Division I-A, all within in 10K individual title. Lining up Rocco, who just complet career in coaching, Rocco the next decade," Falwell at the starting line next to talked to many correspon cleaning resulting in the dents, including an interview dismissal of Head Football ed his fifth year as the asso also played collegiately at said. perennial cross-country pow ciate head coach and line the Division-I level, letter Bringing in Rocco is now erhouse programs Wisconsin with Mensracing.com where Coach Ken Karcher, the following quotes are taken Assistant Athletic Directors backers coach at the ing two years at Penn State the first in a series of steps and Stanford, McDougal University of Virginia, before finishing his last two needed to revamp a pro jumped out to a fast start and from. Kim Graham and Larry When asked about the race Hubbard and the subse brings to Liberty a rep seasons at Wake Forest, gram that has been starved was among the leaders right utable list of prior coaching where he graduated in for success on the gridiron. from the beginning. in general Josh said, "It was a quent resignation of first- great race. I felt great and in year Athletic Director Dr. experience, to say the least. 1984. Under Karcher, the Flames Along with Martin Fagan control. I did a little more Twenty years of coaching He also hails from a posted a record of 21-46, from Providence, Westley Thom Park, Liberty leading than I would have University moved quickly, experience, 19 of which strong football pedigree as losing more than twice as Keating from University of liked to, but I don't think any have been spent at the his father Frank served as a many games as they had Texas Pan-America, and naming a new head football one expected it to go out that coach for 2006 in an official Division-I level (the highest coach and administrator on won. Their best record Richard Kiplagat from Iona, slow. I didn't want to let it go level of American college Joe Paterno's staff at Penn came in the 2003 and 2004 McDougal helped establish announcement Friday, Dec. any slower." 2. football). State for 15 years before seasons when the Flames the early pace in the race. broke .500 to go 6-5 in both As far as his finish at the While there are still sig By no means has he toiled eventually holding a short- However, throughout the first NCAA Championships, Josh among the bottom-feeders, term position as Director of years. two miles of the race no one nificant holes to fill, Liberty said, "I left it all out there on University Chancellor and either. Since the early Football Operations at "The supreme function of runner dominated the pace the course. I gave it my best 1980s Rocco has been Liberty in 2000-2001. His any leader is to set the stan and McDougal contently President Jerry Falwell effort today. I think Bairu patched a large one in just instrumental in the devel brother Frank, Jr., is head dard, demand compliance stayed at the front of a rela proved he was the favorite. He opment of the following coach of the back-to-back to the standard and select tively large pack of runners. two weeks' time, officially was the favorite in my book all hiring Danny Rocco to lead football programs, listed state champion LCA and hire the correct person By the half-way mark of the year. I don't know why people chronologically: Wake Bulldogs, while his other nel to help carry out that race, 5K, a large contingent of the Flames football pro didn't give him [more] gram in the 2006 season Forest, University of brother Dave is head coach standard," Rocco said. about 20 or so runners were respect. I wanted to win, but Colorado, Tulsa, Boston at nearby Staunton River With his family, faculty still tightly packed and were and, hopefully, well beyond. oh well. Two more years. I'll Though a long list of wish College, University of High. and various media mem only separated by one to two get it next year maybe." Texas, Maryland and It is with great optimism bers on hand, Rocco seconds. Josh McDougal ful applicants developed, With that remark Liberty Falwell was pleased to Virginia. that Rocco steps in to guide expressed his pleasure with remained at the front of this Flames fans can only be even Accounting for 19 of his Liberty football and, after his new coaching title. pack and he, along with the announce that Liberty land more encouraged about what ed the man it had hoped to 20 years in coaching foot this past season's disap "I am honored and hum other leaders, passed through the next two years hold for ball, Rocco's one year out pointing 1-10 record, there bled to be the new head the 5K mark at around 14:55. hire from the get-go. McDougal and the Liberty "We had 26 applicants, side of college football is no is room for improvement. coach at Liberty Although he was closely sur cross-country team. Having step down on his resume. Upon making the University," Rocco said. rounded by other runners, it but I must say that from the moved up nine spots from beginning, our number-one He spent 2000 as the line announcement, Falwell was clear that McDougal and last year's finish at cross backers coach for the NFL's pointed out Rocco's wealth one or two other runners were choice was the guy who is country nationals, Josh here today. After speaking New York Jets. of football background for Contact Scott LaPeer at the competitors handling McDougal again proved that Following Coach Groh, his confidence in the selec cslapeer@ liberty, edu. much of the lead and setting with Danny, and he belongs with the top colle (University of Virginia who left the Jets for the tion. the pace. giate runners in America and Atlantic Coastal "Danny Rocco is a perfect As the race progressed the Head Coach) Al Groh, it only time will tell when he became obvious sometime Conference's University of fit for Liberty University in Champion once large group of runners in wins his first national title. Virginia, Rocco coordinated every way. Liberty is fortu the lead pack began to dwin Wednesday to Danny, and Classifieds Contact Evan Falat at to (me), to the people of this UVa's recruiting efforts in nate to have him. I firmly dle down in numbers and 2002 as Virginia landed one believe Coach Rocco can CAREER [email protected]. OPPORTUNITY! 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KrasykR tano dwi it nprove on dth thae t road,it is difficul" saidt around 20 points for. about seven minutes remain ,: from that point on. Megan •••' -"^lk f ////JfiJPrSSI scored the game high of 24 ing after his head hit the I points and eight rebounds. ground. He watched the rest of Vi »^|^rl' „ J^ ,4w W S/XA This ended Megan's streak of the contest from the sidelines. 1 f^H^SPF ' """^ *' ^kw^H double-doubles at three. For The Flames tried to rally the second game, Moriah around their fallen leader. A Frazee had the second high three-pointer by Texan sopho est score with nine points. more Evan Richer would trim the lead to 13 with 2:33 left, but The Flames have played that is as close as the Lancers several tough opponents and would allow it to get. L I without their super power Katie Feenstra this has put "I have to give a lot of credit the pressure on the Frazee to Longwood this evening and the effort that they gave in the i 1 * A sisters to get things going. ri 9 f* The triplets have been play first half. Obviously, the things > -i ing well together this year. that stand out in my mind are jjjfl lit* '<•' our turnovers and their \~r ADAM BISHOP The Flames will head to Virginia Tech to try to add rebounding," said Head Coach HIGH FLYER — Anthony Smith slams one home against Lynchburg College n Randy Dunton. another W to their record on last Friday night in the Flames 84-50 victory. Smith, a freshman finished v. Saturday. The Flames are 3- However, Dunton was happy with 18 points. -A with the effort from his guys. 2 but still undefeated in con Liberty continued to extend him to get started shooting ference play. "On a positive note, I thought there was some good their advantage over the open wise. So from that standpoint','I effort by our younger players ing minutes of the second half. thought we made progress." this evening in the second half. A tip-in by sophomore Rell Contact Corey Crane at Porter gave Liberty a 49-25 Contact CJ. Krasyk at ADAM BISHOP [email protected]. Tonight was a typical road game in Division I basketball advantage with 17 minutes left. [email protected]. FRESHMAN STAR —Megan Frazee was voted tournament MVP. Liberty's lead would hover • America's Choice Collision & Restoration Hockey defeats Hoya s 1Q% *ASE-ICAR Certified 10% VJ u *24-7 Towing Roadside Service By Scott LaPeer offensive zone to apply heavy shot right through the goalie's start. *A11 Major & Minor Mechanical pressure on the Hoyas, while legs," Ziegler said. With the-score 3-2, Liberty, SPORTS REPORTER *Custom Painting, Fiberglass Repair creating some quality scoring Just a couple minutes after, the Hoyas pulled their goajje *Body Kits, Any and all Customizing opportunities as well. 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Head Coach Kirk Handy Hoyas seized momentum, beat a Georgetown defense!-: results, sophomore goal- was pleased with his team's Liberty snatched it right back. man to a loose puck just out- • 403 5th Street Lynchburg, VA 24504 tender and team captain effort as they out-shot their Junior forward Jordan Wilson side the blueline and used a$ • Dalton Stoltz called an : (434) 528.0637 (434) 426.3812 opponent i3-to-3, but cited raced down ice after a loose impressive combination c)f impromptu team meeting (434) 237.2659 the team's youth and shot puck, refusing to quit on the strength and control to shoujj-; before Saturday night's #1 IN AUTO COLLISION RESTORATION & REFINISHING selection for their inability to play and, as he was jammed der him away before sheddirig; match-up against convert on several good scor into the corner boards, man the defenseman to slide it intio ; 10% 10% Georgetown. ing chances. aged to fling the puck through the empty net with 19.5 left. 11 "We wanted everyone to "We ran into a hot goalie a surprised Gorey's crease. A have a chance to talk about The win improves thejr and our shot selection wasn't trailing Masterton found him record to 10-5, sending th& this past semester — what the very good. We were trying to self in the perfect position to team has done both good and team off on a high note before shoot high, glove-hand side one-time the puck and, within games resume in a month. " fait-Stecuto bad and what each individual and he stoned us probably a split-second, buried it has done well, and what they "It's always good to get a : twenty times up there, so we behind the Georgetown win," commented Ziegler after could do better. We want to told the guys to shoot low, goalie. try to build on something pos the game. "It will help us all a stick side and the opposite "Pete plays hockey with a lot itive for next semester," Stoltz little bit over the break to refqf Just 24.99 for 1 month unlimited thing seemed to happen," of passion and is a guy who said. cus before we start up again ifj or for the Handy explained. "It's just a can really take control of a With their record at 9-5 January. We still believe wje little bit of inexperience and game. He's a great teammate can make it to Nationals and 4,3, 2, 1 Package (10 visits) heading into Saturday night's something where we needed and is a guy I think is really on contest against the win it all, so hopefully we caft to get more guys heading to the verge of breaking out this use the break to get us all back (with your student ID) Georgetown, the Flames the net to create more traffic." year," Stoltz said. looked to capitalize on an on the right track." With the score one-to-one, If Masterton is on the verge opportunity to build some the Flames felt the pressure of of breaking out, breaking the mid-season momentum by Contact Scott LaPeer at a tie a bit too close for comfort tie score was a perfect way to piling some pucks into the net [email protected]. '-CCl ''"«.<- for the decisive third period. of the Hoyas, an opponent After sophomore Kevin Liberty has handled with rela Dykstra and Stewart were tive ease in past seasons. whistled for consecutive hold Purchase $100 and receive Freshman forward Pete ing penalties, forcing Liberty Masterton got the scoring to stave off two Georgetown a $30 gift certificate toward started just 3:02 into the power-plays, sophomore for any tanning package game on a goal assisted by for ward Tristin Chambers and ward Alexandre Gelinas and senior co-captain Jon Ziegler (Good through December 31, 2005) defenseman Jimmy Stewart. teamed up on an offensive Georgetown's Devon Falvey zone face-off to rock the home matched Liberty's goal with a NHWLOCA1 crowd, breaking the tie with little less than three minutes 8:29 to play. NI '.XT TO NEW 1JFI i ON WARDS ROAD. to go to tie the score at one heading into the first inter "Chambers did a good job mission. winning the draw and tying up Coming out for the second his man and left the puck in period, Liberty took com his feet. I just came through Timnina Studio from the left (of the circle) and COLI 'FKEKMAN mand right away cycling the HOCKEY — Although hockey dropped two tournaments over Thanksgiving j 108Tradcwyn ft, V ; DECEMBER 6, 2005 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page B5 I missions A 1 behind bars Christ each year. "We have about Aglow Ministries does about 10 can set up courses at Liberty to there are opportunities for stu By Jennifer Maxficld as much a success rate as the individual Bible studies a year, train for prison ministry chap dents to lead worship music and I.IFK! RKPORTKR local church," said Sims. and puts a lot of emphasis on dis- laincies," said Lance McClure, play instruments, especially the While Hope Aglow Ministries cipleship. Trudy Goetz works also of Hope Aglow Ministries. piano. We also need soft cover reaches inmates on a more with female inmates and Dave "We are hoping to increase the Bibles," said Sims. '" 6£ TPVeople make life- national level, Liberty Ministries Stinnett works with the juvenile number of LU students in the Donations for Hope Aglow are mJ changing decisions works with the correctional facil detention centers every ministry," Sims said. taken at hopeaglow.com. If you ir JL in times of despair," ities in Central Virginia such as, Wednesday night with the help of "Hope Aglow Ministries is a would like to help Liberty 6aid Garry Sims of Hope Aglow the Bedford, the Blue Ridge Liberty student volunteers. real grass roots organization," Ministries, a list of needs can be Ministries Prison Outreach. Regional, the Camp 23, the Though both ministries are Sims said. " We have very low found on the ministry Web site, '0\ For over 40 years, Hope Aglow Campbell County, the Halifax, hard at work sharing the gospel administration costs. Most all www.libertyministries.us. 'Ministries has endeavored to the Lynchburg and the Moneta with Virginia's inmates, they go funds go directly to the min ,r,each out to inmates across the Jail Authorities. largely unrecognized. "We don't istry." However, the ministry Contact Jennifer Maxfield at rCpuntry. Through the efforts of Both Hope Aglow Ministries have as many students helping as still has some needs. "There is [email protected]. !Hope Aglow Ministries and also and Liberty Ministries hand out we once did," said Sims. "It's always a need for prayer," said Liberty Prison Ministries, as tracts and preach the message of still in the planning stages, but Sims. "Though it would take '-many as 2,500 inmates come to salvation to the inmates. Hope we are hoping that eventually we commitment of time and travel, Ml understand why one would more, and you rewrap it like others ... just be careful not to that I was being nice giving ing about what to give to oth get the Christmas blues. new and give it to someone let the original giver see the brand name. ers and give only to charities. Besides family and relation else. It sounds so horrible and new receiver wearing the And isn't it so disgusting I will let everyone know ahead ship issues, the whole concept cheap, I know. Here's my sweatshirt. Also, make sure when couples sit there and of time, so they don't get of gift-giving and receiving is hand, so you can slap it. you don't get your feelings debate over how much they're offended when they don't nerve-racking. Giving gifts is Re-gifting is one of Oprah's hurt when you see some going to spend on each other? receive anything from me, and the most rewarding, but of biggest pet peeves, and she stranger with it on because the Come on girls, don't lie to your I'll tell them not to worry course it's nice to see what I even had an "expert" on her person you gave the sweat significant other when you about me, either. If you really will receive every year. show one time speaking about shirt to decided to re-gift, as say, "Don't you dare buy me want to give to me, I'd much However, there are a multi etiquette and how re-gifting is well. those diamond earrings. I rather you volunteer a couple tude of questions one must one of the tackiest things Another aspect I don't don't need such expensive hours of your time to the answer before deciding what someone could ever do. In the enjoy about the whole gift gifts." Ha ... you all make me needy. That would be the best to give to a person. How old is spirit of justification, I will exchange during Christmas laugh. And guys, don't think kind of gift. K It's the "Hap-Happiest he? What do they like, or firmly state that re-gifting is are those little sneakers that you need to spend inpre on Filling shoeboxes and 'JTime" of the year! Christmas should I ask, what do they utilizing a gift that keeps on give me a wonderful, well- her than she does on you ... sending them across the world is a wonderful season when need? Should I give a serious giving. Out of good intentions thought out gift and I didn't the only holiday when that is is not nerve-racking in any •warm fuzzy feelings well up in gift, or will that say too much? and love, a person gives me a even think to get them any how it's supposed to be is way. Serving food and giving •«ny chest randomly for two Do I need to give a gag gift? gift that I would absolutely thing! I sit there in shock Valentine's Day. coats to the homeless on • months straight. A week How much should I spend? never use. I appreciate the because this person that just After all of this gifting talk, Thanksgiving and Christmas before Thanksgiving, I already Are they giving me a gift, and thought and let them know gave me a cute necklace and what's even more disconcert is'not questionable. It's sim had my tree up and decorated how much are they spending repeatedly. Then, I turn matching earrings is just an ing is how our culture has ple: I will share the love, first with a pine-scented candle on me? It goes on... around and extend the love to acquaintance, a hang-out- become so concerned with given to me, to those who have burning so my "I'm in college, Now, I don't do this often, someone else who would real once-in-awhile kind of per these questions, and so the least. At least then, I can .so I have a fake tree" can smell but I am guilty of re-gifting ly appreciate the gift. It would son. And then I feel the blood wrapped up in propriety. It's be sure my Mickey Mouse be silly to have that Mickey •like the real thing. once or twice in my life. For rise to my face, when I hand not all about the gifts we give sweatshirt will be appreciated. Mouse sweatshirt balled up in But some people find this those of you who don't know, them a little gift bag with a each other, but really one spe Contact Stephanie your closet for years and never season the most depressing, re-gifting is when you take a candy cane and maybe three cific gift given a long time ago. Brown at spbrown2@liber- get worn. and despite my exuberant gid gift given to you that you have little sample bottles of brand So, I'm going to avoid all of ty.edu. diness during this time, I can never used or don't want any Spread the gifting joy to name body lotion, thinking the rule-abiding and wonder 10% (Discount L®. carcf. ws*' 1 & rv (Beds Christmas Tree, We (FeCCin Love at Liberty too...Jbfow We Come to (BelTsfor the freshesttrees, ifave a JeweCru Store to tfeiy You in the greater Lynchburg area! (because we naverirforgotten) (R!j1andL^mLyomattend^L£enym the^ae8d3ndear£jgaO We love it when we meet Liberty students who are (bolting at Two Locations mar you engagement rings Because it reminds me of'RT'.andl when we were 1014 ftmbertakg K • 1 I .• Page B6, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION DECEMBER 6, 2005 Did you know? Yuletidc-named towns in the United States Quote of the week:" Behold, a virgin shall be with include Santa Clans, located in Arizona and Indiana, Noel in child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call Missouri, Christmas in both Arizona and Florida and his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God Bethlehem, Pa. with us. " — www.christmascarnivals.com — Angel of the Lord to Joseph Behind THE SPEAR & The inside scoop on the making of the much anticipated major movie, "End of the Spear." passion of the martyrs' families and the testi By MarLiesa Johnson monies of the five who were murdered, he told LIKE! EDITOR the audience, with Nate as his translator, that his people no longer want to kill. The ne of the most beautiful stories of Waodoni, after killing the missionaries, real faith and forgiveness took place ized that the missionaries only came to bring Onearly 50 years ago at the end of a them God's "carvings" and show them how to spear. get to heaven. When people think of seeing Christian Such forgiveness both touched Mart and films, they might think of something that had inspired him. It was just a seedling of what a tight budget and somewhat unheard of was going to bloom. actors. So many Christian films of the past Mart had an idea. He decided to promote have been deemed as "cheesy" or just cheap. the Bible in a campaign using the story of the Since the "Passion of Christ," though, the bar martyrs from Ecuador. He got his team has been raised and Every Tribe productions together and his idea grew. The story would be is willing to take the challenge of producing called, "End of the Spear." Christian films that are as appealing as secular "Instead of doing a 30-second commercial," PROVIDED BY EVERY TRIBE ones. Mart told Christianity Today, "We ended up "BYE, DADDY!"—A young Steve Saint, played by Chase Ellison, watches as his father, Nate, flies away one last time. According to Randy Swanson, Every Tribe doing a two-hour movie about the power of spokesman, Every Tribe started as a dream God's word." He then formed a production that their story could have on America. Saint from Mart Green. Green grew up in a wealthy company called Every Tribe. He wanted to then told the Waodoni about Columbine and Christian home where movies were shunned. produce quality films, so he hired individuals they willingly agreed saying, "Oh, that's just His father, David Green, co-founder and CEO who were well-known in the film industry. Bill like how we used to act, killing for no reason." of Hobby Lobby, is among one of the richest Ewing, who worked in such big productions as They then gave permission and filming began. people in the United States. "Air Force One" and "Men in Black," is the "Filming started in the spring of 2004 and Mart learned business by watching his president of the company. Jim Hanon, who took about three months to complete," said father. He became CEO and founder of Mardel directed short films and various commercials, Swanson. Christian and Education supply stores. While directed "End of the Spear," and co-wrote the Every Tribe began to resurrect the martyrs he enjoyed his work, he wanted more. He had story with __..^^^_^^______^__—-___ and the mission- a dream of spreading the truth and reality of Mart. The ary trip that hap God and his word to the world. He wanted to team adopted "I believe 'End of the Spear' is a pened so long promote the Bible in a nationwide campaign, Mark 4:11, ago. They began of God's word saying "God's word still trans from The landmark in filmmaking ... This is the a traditional forms lives." "It was sort of like the 'Got milk,' Message casting call in campaigns," said Swanson, "But it was pro Bible to kind of movie that Christian audiences major cities like PROVIDED BY EVERY TRIBE moting the Bible." describe why LA and New TIRED OF KILLING — The Waodoni women were saddened Mart realized another level of his dream they had such can... wholeheartedly support." York. by the deaths of the missionaries. while Steve Saint, the son of Nate Saint who a passion for "End of the With the cast members set, the movie was one of the 1956 missionaiy martyrs in storytelling, Dr. Jerry Fal well Spear," stars began and the story of the Waodoni and the Ecuador, was speaking at a missions confer "He told CHANCELLOR Chad Allen, who five missionaiy men began to unfold. With the ence. At the conference, Mart was surprised them, 'You've was "Matthew" Panama natives playing the Waodoni in the when Mincaye, a Waodoni tribe member who been given on "Dr. Quinn film, communication was not always easy: was one of the members who murdered insight into God's kingdom—you know how it Medicine Woman." Allen was cast as martyr There was a language barrier that had to be, Saint's father, was with him. works. But to those who can't see it yet, every Nate Saint, and Steve Saint. Louie Leonardo and eventually was, overcome. Mincaye came from a place where there was thing comes in stories, creating readiness, was Hanon's first choice to be cast as Mincaye. The filmingwa s emotional for all of the cast a 60 percent homicide rate. Through the com- nudging them toward receptive insight." Leonardo is mainly known for his role in "One and for Saint, who was very involved in the The team made it their mission "To create Life to Live," but this is his first time starring making of the movie. Mart wanted the film to quality entertainment for a broad audience in a movie production. be as accurate as it could get and he knew that that inspires hope through truth." "Making this film has been an incredible his key for that was having Saint nearby. "Mart's passion is God's word and for peo experience and a true labor of love for all "Probably the most emotionally impacting ple to know that God's word, in every lan involved. This public recognition is affirma thing for me out of the whole thing was wherj guage, still transforms lives," said Swanson. tion that we have created a powerful and mov they went up and were reenacting the killings Mart wanted to begin working on the ing film that will impact people, and we are at Palm Beach. It was going to be extremely! movie, but he wanted the movie to have a dif excited about the momentum that's building sensitive for the fivefamilie s and even more so ferent perspective. Remembering the impact toward the theatrical release in January," said for the Waodoni. For those three of fouii that Mincaye's presence had on him at the Mart at the Heartland film festival where "End Waodoni who were a part of that... think what missions conference, he knew that the story of the Spear" received a Crystal Heart Award. this was going to be like for them," said Saint needed to be told in the view of the Waodoni. "I play a very different character, two char on the documentary. Saint does not believe that his father or the acters, actually— an evangelical Christian mis The film has already been previewed in dif other four missionaries, Jim Elliot, Peter sionaiy in 1956 and his son who comes back a ferent churches and even at Liberty Fleming, Ed McCully and Roger Youderian, generation later to live with the tribe that they University. Dr. Jerry Falwell was given a prin had their lives taken from them. make contact with. It's a really fascinating, vate screening of it. "I believe 'End of the "My father did not have his life taken away beautiful true story," Allen said to Gregg Spear' is a landmark in filmmaking. The tearjj from him. He gave his life," said Saint in the Shapiro in an interview for AfterElton maga behind this film has constructed a thrilling movie. zine. adventure that is also an inspiring and media Mart flew to Ecuador with Saint to person "When casting took place, Mart saw Allen tative portrait of redemption and spiritual ally ask permission from the Waodoni to film and knew that this guy had to play Nate and healing. This is the kind of movie that their stories. When Mart asked, the Waodoni Steve Saint. It was not until production was Christian audiences can — and should — LETTING GO — Wife and son find out that Nate Saint died. refused. They did not understand the impact underway that we found out that he was a wholeheartedly support. This film will be homosexual. We do not endorse his lifestyle in looked on by the Christian public as the seque^ any way, but we do think that he has phenom to The Passion of The Christ," said Falwell. ;| enal talent," said Swanson. He continued to "End of the Spear" is becoming highly say that the entire message of the story is to anticipated among believers and non-believ love others and show them Christ. ers alike. A documentary of the Waodoni and With the cast selected, the filming of "End more interesting facts and details of the mar of the Spear" went under way. tyrdom, which is called "Beyond the Gates of "It is a major motion picture that tells a Splendor," is now available on video and DVD. story of the Waodoni people who live in the The movie will come to theaters in Jan. 20,1 Amazon Basin of Ecuador. The Amazon Basin 2006, which will be the 50-year anniversary of was too remote to support a large crew, so we the killing. filmed 'End of the Spear' in the rainforests in "We hope that people can take their non- Panama," said Hanon in a short documentary believing friends to see the movie and that the provided by endofthespear.com. movie will open a door for them to share the. Mark Fennon, the casting director for the gospel," said Swanson. film, arrived at the rainforests where they According to Swanson, the next project for were going to begin shooting and met with a Eveiy Tribe is a film on the AIDS crisis in chief of a tribe. He told him that he was there Africa, "But for now," he said, "we are all just to shoot the movie, but that he needed some excited about 'End of the Spear." natives to represent the Waodoni people in the PROVIDED BY EVERY lldlil movie. The chief allowed him to use his tribe Contact MarLiesa Johnson at nuljohn- members. son3(ipliberty.edu. IN HATRED AND FEAR — Mincaye played by Louie Leonardo, prepares to spear the five missionaries. m m