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Liberty University DigitalCommons@Liberty University 1987 -- 1988 Liberty University School Newspaper 11-4-1987 11-04-87 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 5, Issue 11) Follow this and additional works at: http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/paper_87_88 Recommended Citation "11-04-87 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 5, Issue 11)" (1987). 1987 -- 1988. Paper 11. http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/paper_87_88/11 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Liberty University School Newspaper at DigitalCommons@Liberty University. It has been accepted for inclusion in 1987 -- 1988 by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@Liberty University. For more information, please contact [email protected]. The Liberty Champion ...Where the spirit of the Lord is, there is Liberty-II Cor. 3:17 Vol.5 No. 11 Liberty University, Lynchburg, Va. Wednesday, November 4, 1987 'The Miser' Moliere's farce critiques greed By Catherine Maentanis When all his gold is stolen, he re "Hilarious, breathtaking, suspens- pents of his lifestyle. But this comes ful and outrageously funny." That's too late; he loses his children also. the way David D. Allison, chairman Harpagon, a noble member of of the department of drama, described the bourgeoise class, is played by 'The Miser," a play opening Friday freshman Patrick Shouse, a mathema and continuing through Nov. 14 for tics education major performing in his two weekend performances. first LU play. PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT—David O'Brian (left) which opens Thursday and continues through Nov. 14.— "When self-seeking interests and The other 12 members of the cast inter and Scott Kennedy go through a rehearsal of 'The Miser,' Photo by Tim Goodwin. fortune hunting abound, it seems ap- • relate, Dr. Roger Miller, director and propriate that our first production is assistant professor of drama, said. "Har Moliere's farce, 'The Miser.' Come meet pagon is the only real lead in the play," "Romeo and Juliet" and "The Fantas- "Slow Burn," "Chalrey's Aunt" and in two other LU productions - "Char Harpagon, the most money-grubbing he explained. "The rest all contribute tiks," the performance which won her "Romeo and Juliet." ley's Aunt" and "Impromptu." -. tightwad in history," Allison explained. about equally to the development of the the "Best Actress" award. Recently, he appeared in "Test of Pamela Hurt, current vice presi The plot centers around Harpagon, plot." Freshman Joel Garrett, a political Faith," an Olive's film production dent of the national honorary dramatic an old miser who places money above Heather Crouch, winner of LU's science and drama double major, plays scheduled for release around Thanksgiv fraternity Alpha Psi Omega, plays everything, including personal relation 1986-87 "Best Actress" award, plays Monsieur Anselme, a wealthy friend of ing. Marianne, daughter of Anselm. Hurt ships. He spends his life cheating his Elsie, daughter of Harpagon. Couch Harpagon and the father of Valere and Kim Harris, winner of LU's "Best also worked as an assistant director for servants and depriving his children, all has appeared in numerous LU produc Marianne. Garrett has appeared in Supporting Actress" award for 1986-87, "The Fantastiks," appeared in "Early in the name of selfishness. tions including "Charley's Aunt," many shows including "The Music Man" portrays Frosine, a woman of intrigue. Frost" and appeared in "It's Called the and "Don't Drink the Water." Harris has also appeared in "Romeo and Sugarplum." Wayne Gray, winner of LU's "Best Juliet" and "The Fantastiks." Alan Hyma, a social science educa Actor" award last year, plays Cleante, E. Roger House, a" business ad tion major, plays Le Fleche, a servant ROTC training insures jobs the son of Harpagon. Gray, who won ministration major, appears in two to Cleante. Hyme has also appeared in the award for his performance in "Wait roles. He plays Master Simon, abroker "Greater Tuna" and "It's Called the Until Dark," has also appeared in By Tim Saint and the town Magistrate. House starred Continued on page 2 Why would anyone sign up for the Reserved Officer Training Research reveals little-known facts Corps program By Lori Skudler Virginia and senator, owned the man- anticipation of becoming a university. at Liberty Uni Sometimes we think we know every- sion near Dorm 18. His face appears ...Our security guards are deputized versity if it re thing about our school. Thus, life con- on the highest denomination of Ameri- by the Lynchburg Police Department. quires eight tinues in the same old rut. To help can currency - the $50,000 bill, ...The DeMoss building is designed to years of reserve JOB HUNTING?—ROTC increases Darren relieve the monotony of everyday life, ...The Federal Reserve Act, which have two more stories built onto it. service after Logan's chances of employment after gradua here are some interesting, little-known regulates the amount of currency in ...Marriott food service serves more graduation? tion.—Photo by Tim Lyons. facts about Liberty University. circulation, was signed in the mansion than 10,000 meals per day. There are many reasons, but one ever, signing up for the ROTC prog and was sponsored by Carter Glass. Pres- ...Macel Falwell designed the fountain major advantage, according to ROTC ram does not require getting up at DID YOU KNOW... ident Woodrow Wilson was here for in the Fine Arts Hall. Cadet Steve Novotny, is to insure, five every morning." the event. ...It used to be a Liberty tradition at a better job. The leadership experi In addition to gaining experience ...Carter Glass, a former governor of ...The mansion, a historical landmark, Continued on page 2 ence gained from participating in and discipline, ROTC students have __ is actually named Montview and has the ROTC program almost au the opportunity of spending several two basements, one under the other. tomatically boosts an individual's weekends per semester away from ...After Carter Glass died in 1946, the job opportunity. LU doing things like repelling and INDEX campus was a dairy farm. "Major companies will hire an taking helicopter rides. Optional Robert Bork 3 ...The security building near the guard ROTC officer 10 times quicker activities during the summer are Alberta Couthen 2 shack was formerly the manager's than someone who doesn't have also available. Chris Dickens 7 house for the estate. leadership experience," Novotny Presently, more than 130 LU stu Editorial 4 ...WRVL radio is in the building that said. dents participate in the ROTC prog Flamethrower 8 used to be the kitchen for Carter Glass' Many other valuable experiences ram; and while it is not a major, it Food Challenge 2 mansion. can be gained from the ROTC prog offers a one-credit-hour course for Football 7 ...The area that is now the Memorial ram, including learning a military anyone desiring to sign up for it. Willie Larkins 8 for Unborn Children near the mansion trade, principles of war, morality, "Many people do that," Novotny Man on the Street 3 was once a swimming pool. how the army works and, of course, said. James McCteUan 3 ...The "University" board on the sign discipline. ROTC program can contact the Men's Basketball 7 at me campus entrance says "Baptist "I got up at five this morning to ROTC office in dorm 23 room 121 Mock Interviews 2 College" on the back. When the school RINGING IN MARRIAGE—LU's go .exercise," Novotny said. How for more information. News Briefs 3 became Liberty Baptist College, uni- Liberty Bell is traditionally rung to Not Really Relevant 4 versity officials had "University" writ- announce engagements.—Photo by Procedure Class 5 ten on the other side of the sign in Tun Lyons. Pag* 2 November 4, 1987 Liberty Champion News ASPA plans interviews By Jeremiah Amimo Each personnel director will inter The Liberty University chapter of the view seven students, and each student American Society for Personnel Adminis must submit a resume betorehand. tration (ASPA) will sponsor "mock in Interviews will be held from 8 a.m.- terviews" on Nov. 10, according to Ron noon and 1-5 p.m. Each session will Monfils, president of ASPA. last 30 minutes, and the final 15 minutes The day-long event will be promoted will be used as time for a critique, through the business and telecom Monfils said. munications departments and will be During the critiques the profession the third held at Liberty University. als will give hints on interviewing Several companies from the Lynch techniques and resume preparation to burg and Roanoke area will take part. the students participating, he added. Interviewers include Bill Bouyer, Volunteers for the interviews will news director from WSET-TV; Stan also be videotaped during their ses Missleton, human resources manager sions. Each one will then receive a for Air Products and Chemicals; Glenn copy of the tape so that he or she can C. Slivinske, personnel manager for study ways to improve his facial ex GLASS HOUSE—The mansion, located near dorm houses the welcome center and executive offices.— Nationwide Insurance; and John Johnson, pressions and techniques. 18, was originally the home of Carter Glass, a former Photo by Tim Lyons. personnel manager for Central Fidelity ASPA will sponsor another mock Virginia governor and senator. The building now Bank. interview on Feb. 25 next spring. Miser'- Couthen expresses gratitude Continued from page 1 By Catherine Maentanis told her that she would win; and when Julie Jeffries, a co-singer for the Sugarplum." ible" and "Death of a Salesman." The excitement of Homecoming she did, I was thrilled," he exclaimed. Sounds of Liberty and Couthen's Scott P. Kennedy, who plans to go Penny G. Rasnake, current presi Weekend '87 has passed away for for "I've worked with many different roommate for the past year and one- into full-time youth ministry, portrays dent of Alpha Psi Omega, plays Mis many students.