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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. But for Alberta people on the Sounds, and I think Al half, said she was happy for Couthen Valere, son of Anselm. Kennedy has ap tress Claude, a servant to Harpagon. Couthen, winner of the 1987 Miss Lib berta stood out more than any other," and felt that her roommate deserved peared in " A Midsummer Night's Rasnake has appeared in "Camelot," erty crown, it will be a memory worth Norman added. the honor. Dream," "The Rivals" and "Annie Get "The Bald Soprano" and "The Games reflecting on for years to come. character, and I see her putting God "I don't think the faculty or students Your Gun." Christians Play." The 21-year-old Sounds of Liberty first in everything she does. She is re could have made a better selection," Ann Little, a freshman political sci Finally, Sharon Weindorf, an English singer said she felt numb but relieved ally leading a faithful life." Jefferies remarked. ence major, plays La Merluche, Har- education major, plays Brindavoine, after Dr. Jerry Falwell, Chancellor of pagon's servant. Little has played in another servant of Harpagon. Wein LU, announced her the winner on Fri "MacBeth," "The Little Foxes" and dorf acted as assistant stage manager day, Oct. 23. "Tartuffe." in "The Fantastiks" and the spring one- "I felt honored. I was excited, but David J. O'Brien, a television- act plays. mostly I felt good about myself," the radio performance and psychology Miller specifically praised Ross M. senior from Riverdale, Md., re Embarrassed by hair on your double major, plays Master Jacques, Hayduk, assistant director, and Gor marked. "I was confident and por a cook and coachman to Harpagon. don Carter, stage manager, for their trayed myself honestly. I think that upper lip or face or other parts O'Brien was involved with the produc work. was important." of your body? Have it re tion of "The Matchmaker," 'The Croc- preciation to God for enabling her to become who she is. She added that moved permanently with she would not have been able to ac Electrolysis. Call for a free Little known facts- complish the things she has without private consultation. continued from page 1 the Lord's hand in her life. "My main goal is to serve others," to ring the Liberty Bell when someone school year, however, all men's sports Couthen said. "It sounds so idealistic, got engaged. will be Division I. but I try my best to follow the Lord's Dolores Moran Ayers, D.C.T. ...70 percent of our faculty are pub ...The Hancock building is one of the example. Memorial Professional Building lished authors. best college athletic training facilities "I want to show that Christ is real Suite 304, 2511 Memorial Ave. ...The grassy area next to the tennis on the cast coast and is better than the in my life and that Christians can be (1 Block From Plaza) courts is reserved for two future courts. facilities of some professional teams. excellent in whatever they do." 804-845-0480 ...Men's baseball is our only NCAA ...Liberty has students from all 50 When asked if she expects her life Division 1 sport. By the 1988-89 states and 34 foreign countries. to change as a result of the honor. Couthen replied, "I have this great fear that others will think I am above everyone now, but I'm not. I am no different Licensed, Over 10 Years Experience Food challenge continues and no better than anybody else." Remember Experience Makes A Difference Tony Norman, assistant director to By Robert Holmes SGA. the Sounds of Liberty, said he was The LU Student Government As The Office of Student Activities confident that Alberta would win. "1 sociation and the Lynchburg Area is the drop-off point for the food and Food Bank are giving students, fac money. The contest ends on Friday, ulty and staff the opportunity to Nov. 20, at 3 p.m. ttd». r make sure needy families have a In addition, SGA has announced TV.* .*-• good meal this Thanksgiving. a Thanksgiving Late Skate on Fri ^Jeanne's The Thanksgiving Food Chal day, Nov. 13, from 10:30 p.m. to lenge is a good way to make sure 1 a.m. at Skateland. Skaters donat the less fortunate eat well on Turkey ing a canned good will receive 50 Day. cents off the admission price. Dinner by the Lake Dorms, campus clubs and organi The distribution of the food will zations have been collecting canned be handled by the Lynchburg Area 1 We do Banquets goods, non-perishable food items and Food Bank, which makes food avail money since Nov. 2. The group able all year long to 136 agencies that collects the most food will have and churches. 4 Miles from Lynchburg 460E $25 deposited into its account by 993-2475 November 4, 1967 Page 3 Liberty Champion Political Issues James McClellan emphasizes politics News By Trish Stirsman In fact, McClellan worked for con which they cannot make without this losing their right to control their own Briefs: If you're looking for a conservative servative causes before it was in vogue type of education. lives and to make decision about how voice in journalism, you might tum to to do so. As a young man, the scholar Also, in any occupation you need they want to run their families. These By Vivian Aalborg the Liberty Report published by the activist studied the works of Russell to know how to write. If you don't decision are obtrusively being made by Liberty Federation. If you're looking Kirk, who has been regardeda s the chief know how to communicate your ideas, unelected judges and unelected New York stock exchange offi for conservative civil rights groups, philosopher of American conserva it doesn't matter what you think. bureaucrats. cials said the exchange then check out the Rutherford Insti tism. Q: .What do you see as the biggest Q: What can Liberty students do would open Monday regard tute, headed by legal activist John W. "His books opened up a whole new thing Christian conservative young now? less of a possible strike Whitehead. world of ideas to me. He wrote a very people will have to face in the fu A: Young people can get actively in by clerks and other work But for a conservative twist to legal important book in 1953 which heavily ture? volved in the conservative movement ers. A contract covering scholarship, one can seek out the influenced my thinking and still does. A: Anarchy. Our country is on a big and read, read, READ! 950 members of the Office Center for Judicial Studies in Washington, I would recommend A Conservative party. We've reached the point that We don't just need soldiers and troops; and Professional D.C. Mind above all other books except the too much liberty can be as dangerous as we need informed and educated sol Employees International Founder and president James McClel Bible." too little. Every conceivable special diers and troops. Union expired Sunday. The interest group and minority faction is union represents sec lan birthed the Center in 1983 "because In the following interview, McClel Q: What can Liberty students do demanding preferential treatment under retaries, clerks and no one was challenging what was being lan gives politically and non-politi- after graduation? taught in the law schools, stated in the Constitution. other support personnel cally minded students some advice A: I believe one of the most impor at the New York Stock Ex judges' opinions, or presented in about the proper role of government. Q: What evidences do you see of tant things we all can be doing is get change, The New York Fu books." this developing? ting actively involved in state politics. tures Exchange and the McClellan explained that the Center Q: What do you consider to be the A: Supreme Court justices take the The Democrats out number the Republi Securities Industry Au is a think-tank dealing with constitu most important subjects a college interests and demands of special groups cans in the House of Representatives tomation Corporation. tional issues. Its purpose To promote student can study? Why? and impose them on the rest of the 2-to-l. This is because of political ger a better understanding of the Constitu A: No matter what field of enterprise population. We've seen this happen rymandering. The state legislatures de tion and reduce the power of the fed one goes into, he still requires a solid with religion in the schools. A single cide the makeup of the congressional America could face a recession eral judiciary. liberal arts background. Everybody has individual can impose his will on the districts. Therefore, whoever controls as bad as the great depres For McClellan, that quest has been to participate in the American political entire student body with regard to the the state legislatures also controls the sion if the federal deficit a nearly 30-year endeavor on both the system. They need to be in a position observance of a Christmas holiday. political makeup of the House of Rep is not reduced, financial academic and political fronts. to make informed political decisions To a very large extent Americans are resentatives. expert David Rockefeller Sr., former chairman of the ChaseManhattenBank, said. Rockefeller encour aged Washington to keep Robert Bork: Dead on arrival in Senate trying to cut the deficit "Bork was killed by the well-fi vative groups to counter the liberals despite the New York By Trish Stirsman had a trail of scholarly writing for the The nomination of Judge Robert nanced, multi-million dollar civil attacks. "Our team of 12 constitutional liberals to attack. Bork has written ex Stock Exchange' s partial scholars analyzed more than 450 of Judge recovery. Bork to the United States Supreme rights industry which controls the tensively against judges creating rights Court was defeated Oct. 23 oy a vote courts of this country which is able to Bork's cases," McClellan said. "Our that are not contained in the Constitu 58-42. Liberals rejoiced. Conserva knock-out even the most highly qual studies show that claims of judicial acti tion. For example, he does not support Fifty-eight percent of Virgi tives cried. ified individuals from federal vism by the ACLU, AFL-CIO and People the right of privacy because it is not nians favor the legalized Millions of dollars were poured into judgeships," James McClellan, foun for the American Way were utterly found in the Constitution. Therefore, numbers games compared to lobbying the 50 members of the U.S. der of the Center for Judicial Studies, without foundation." abortion should have never been made 34.9 percent who oppose Senate. Planned Parenthood, People explained, "Judge Bork was dead on Scholars across the country agreed legal by the Supreme Court, according them. This statistic was for the American Way and the NAACP arrival." that Judge Bork, who has spent his life to Judge Bork. published as a copyright used the mail and the media to convince on the high court, announced that he "The left-wing realized Bork was dan poll Sunday by the Richmond The Center for Judicial Studies worked Americans that Bork was a medic would welcome Judge Bork to the Sup gerous because he knows what's been Times-Dispatch. day and night like many other conser- val ogre. studying the Constitution, was one of reme Court. going on. He would be the kind of person Many senators had announced their the most eminently well-qualified indi The liberals were geared up for a to influence the other justices and point Two $25,000 contributions opinion of Bork weeks before the hear viduals ever to be nominated to the fight, though, because anyone who was out the errors they've been making," fromScientificGames In ings even began. Senators Ted Ken Supreme court. appointed could potentially switch the McClellan said. "Liberals don't want corporated and The South nedy, Joseph Biden and Paul Simon Former Chief Justice Warren Burger Supreme Court away from the radical someone on the court who is smart." land Corporation were made didn't give the nominee a fighting described Bork as the most qualified liberalism that has prevailed on the Another aspect of the Bork nomina Wednesday to the group chance to show his true colors. nominee in 50 years. court for the last 25 years, McClellan tion was the Senate's scrunity. Judge Virginians For the Lot Why was an appointment to the It is unprecedented for sitting jus explained. Bork is the only nominee who has agreed tery. highest court in the land dragged tices to comment on an nominee; yet, The President appointed the First to sit down before the Senate Judiciary through the mud Justice John Paul Stevens, a moderate Circuit Court of Appeals judge who committee and answer questions. Toxic vapors from a chemical spill Friday at Marathon Oil Man on the Street Company Re fineryin Texas were still sendingpeople to hospitals Sunday. Hy- Do You Think Judge Bork Was Treated Fairly ? drofuoricacid, the chem ical used in refining gasoline, spilled from two broken lines. About 3,000 people were still evacuated from their homes late Sunday.
President Reagan nominated federal appeals court Judge Douglas H. Ginsburg to the Supreme Court Thurs day, praising the 41-year- old former Harvard Law pro fessor as an advocate of judicial restraint. Dr. Dennis T. Lowry—"No, I Greg Pendell—"No! Because they Heather Born—"No. Because I Ed Stewart—"No. It's just one feel he was attacked in a personal Ginsburg sits on the same don't think he was treated fairly. dug into his personal life. He did sided. Conservatives didn't answer manner; it was more a personal ven bench as Judge Robert H. The liberals did an excellent charac private legal counseling to earn questions enough. They just argued detta. Bork, and they are viewed ter assasination job on him. 1 think money which went to pay for his but had nothing on which to base their as being ideologically he was perhaps the best qualified wife's hospital bills, and they ac Teddy Kennedy should get a law arguments. They said the liberals similar. person in the country for that vac cused him of using the law for his degree before hurling accusations at should be ashamed but never backed ancy on the Supreme Court. own benefit. so qualified a candidate." their criticisms with proof." P»B«« NMWibtr 4,19S7 Ubwty Champion Editorial
v^ ...on recreation
Hello, boys and girls! This week we are going to discuss student recrea tion. Can you say "recreation"? I knew you could. It seems we have more couch potatoes than usual this semester. Now isn't that special? And who told you to be a couch potato? Seriously, though, finding things to do in Lynchburg can be futile at times. But never fear! When Moonlight Bowl has lost its romance, and your roller skates shine no more, the sultan of Saturday swing will save ^ qs$* Relevant the day (or night)! First, for the history buffs. You don't need my recreation tips. Just walk "Circus Fire-Eater Starts Blaze by erable rate of speed! I also happen to down the street or drive a few miles to Appomattox, and you'll be in history Belching in Hotel!" Did you hear about know that it takes most women a fair Ivan Inquires heaven. this? You probably didn't see this guy bit of time to give birth. For the more adventuresome, get a car or make friends with someone Ion Nightline with Ted Koppel, but it The way I see it, this woman must scientific experiment. All of this aside, who has one and within an hour you can be hiking in Jefferson National really did happen. At least, I think it have been dropped from the Space was this woman thawing out good Forest or the Peaks. There's even hang gliding on Roanoke Mountain. did. After all, would that nice little Shuttle to have enough time to give news or bad news for the husband I Biking on the Blue Ridge Parkway is a total blast in the fall - if you have tabloid at the supermarket lie? birth while freefalling! I won't even can certainly imagine his surprise. a bike. begin to get into the posture problems This is the question plaguing the Since this woman thawed out during And, oh, brothers and sisters, we can't forget the beach! A mere three she would have had to deal with! Call minds of the American public. Should a power blackout, I would assume it and one-half hours away! What a weekend retreat! me a skeptic, but this one is just a little we believe these bizzare headlines? was dark when she crawled out of. the Hockey games are always fun, but I encourage you "Fire on Ice" fans Allow me to analyze some of them too much to swallow. to wear red shoes to the games. It's good luck. Ask Jon Olhauser. freezer or wherever. That would be and then you can decide for yourself. A headline that recently caught my kind of scary if you ask me! For those of you who can't curb your carnivorous habits, try the new Let me start with our fire breathing eye was, "Power Blackout Thaws Fro Did the guy start a fire by belching? Mexican restaurant (Yes! Mexican!) on Timberlake Road. It's called La friend in the hotel. Frankly, this head zen Wife." Just where was this woman Did the woman give birth during a Carreta. No more driving to Roanoke to "feel a little Mexican," boys and line leaves me with some unanswered when this power blackout happened freefall? Did a man cut off his own girls! questions that would have to be addres Maybe she fell into the freezer one day head and live to tell about it? Did the For all you fitness nuts, Courtside is just a jog down the road. If your sed before I could believe it. and nobody bothered to look for her really desparate, run the ravine a few times, you'll feel great. woman really thaw out when the power First of all, I was always under the there when she was noticed missing. went out? In addition, Dr. Roy Yarborough is conducting a health and fitness impression that when these circus guys Maybe she was part of some bizarre seminar in TE 185 at 7 p.m. on Nov. 9. "swallowed" fire, the flame eventually Enquiring minds want to know! On campus entertainment gets interesting at times, too. went out. Is it possible for a flame to LUeys has snack specials every night, entertainment and games. bum inside of one's body? If so, would The Liberty Champion "The Miser" is playing this weekend and next in the Fine Arts Hall. it be correct to say that this fellow was Volume 5 • Number 11 You can always catch a basketball game in the dorm circle, jog or ride "on fire" for the circus? Maybe he just Liberty University a bike around campus. had some serious "heart burn." P.O. Box 20,000 Weekend movies featured this year include "An American Tail," "The Anyway, I could be wrong. But I Lynchburg, Virginia 24506-8001 Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe," and "Witness," with Harrison Ford don't think a fire can bum in your Copyright © 1987 L.U. (wakka wakka). body. So where did this guy get the All Rights Reserved Finding things to do can be simple if you look in the right places. Go flame? Did he eat some hot Mexican out and have fun. That's what college is about, right? Right. food? Did he get into some bad Robin Brooks That's why I'm spending my weekend with a pizza and term paper. So Jalapena peppers? And what was he Editor much for entertainment. doing burping on (or even near) Robert Pitts Copy Editor flammable materials in the first place? Doug Waymire News Editor Like I said before, this one just leaves Bruce Stanton Sports Editor me with too many loose ends. Pam Windham Political Issues Editor Often a popular theme with these Kip Provost Layout Editor SectU newspapers is birth. If a woman isn't Linda Fields Feature Editor giving birth to an alien's baby (let Jeanine Richardson Advertising Manager Planned Parenthood explain that one!), Don Hayden Photo Editor she is giving birth to any number of Ann Wharton Supervisor Photojournalism various farm animals. Poor old Sas- quatch usually gets tied into these birth stories somehow too. Star) members: Frank Banfill, Tracy Bottiger, Eric Busby, Andrew Chesbro, Millicent Cook, Jonathan Evans, Todd Foreman, Ivan Qiesbrecht, Howard One of my favorite headlines about McKinney, Steve Sitzai, Lori Skudler, Dan Webb, Dave Willhite, Stephen projects birth is, "Woman Gives Birth During Jones, Kimberly Lerie, Robin Griffin, Ron Fairley, David Nickerson, Conine Parachute Freefall." Lei's look at this Powell, Chris Stirsman, Dan Wagner, Holly Whitefield, Bruce Stanton, one for a minute. Now even assuming Susan Wise, Roger Adams, Robert Christianson, Jerry Fink, Jennifer OK UUfday CK VeTHot* &**$& that this woman gave birth to a human Ferrell, Annette Hamrick, Pam Havey, Beth Isaacson, Mike Sparks, Dan baby, this is still quite a story. 1 am Hochhalter, Catherine Maentanis, Helen Perry, Kyle Knowles. far irom being a parachute expert, but I do know one thing, when you are The opinions and views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of Liberty University. freefalling, you are going at a consid Liberty Champion Novwntwr 4,1987 Pag* 5 Feature LU students study parliamentary rules By Pam Havey Curt Deimer, executive chairman of Col "The meeting will come to order." lege Republicans. Students open their parliamentary "This class has done more for me procedure class three times a week personally than any other class I have where students learn the laws that gov taken," he said. ern all types of meetings from small Pastoral major Jack Barrett added, clubs to United States Congress. "Every pastor should be required to "Knowing Robert's Rules of Order take this class." can make a person dangerous," Profes Students take the class very seri sor Donald Harrison, said. Knowing ously because they are not accountable the rules of conducting business will to Harrison but to one another, Harri make it easier for a leader to accomplish son explained. Knowing that every mem his goals, he explained ber has certain responsibilities puts Each day the students conduct every pressure on everyone to fulfill those part of the "meeting" because "the best duties. ORDER!—Students in Professor Harrison's par ducting business.—Photo by Don Hayden. way to learn is by doing," Harrison liamentary procedure class practice the rules of con Adhering to the rules allows them to proposed. conduct the class in a professional man Students plan the agenda which in ner. Near the end of the lecture, students cludes the call to order, opening cere remind the teacher of the five minutes monies, recognizing visitors (total of remaining. Romanian students talk of home 28 thus far), committee reports, read After his lecture, Harrison turns the ing of the minutes, roll call, discussion meeting back to the student leader who By Tim Saint his teacher who asked him why he be munists," Romanian Tudor Vidican said. of business and then the program for then asks for any other business. "Don't take (America) for granted. lieved in God. The teacher then at 'Two or three percent of the com the day. At precisely 1:10 p.m. the chairman Be thankful for having the religious tempted to make a fool out of him. munist leaders take all the riches from Committees are formed to plan weekly raps the gavel and declares, "The freedom, all the opportunities and a It was for religious purposes that the poor people," Romanian Paul Lu- programs. The programs include a var meeting is adjourned!" president who believes in God," Titus Chira's father immigrated to the U.S. cian explained. iety of guests emphasizing professional Chira, a Romanian student, said. However, it took three years and many Do all of these negative aspects keep speakers, such as Bobby Richardson, arguments with authorities before Mr. the Romanians from getting 1 Growing up in a communist country Andre Simms, Jennifer McLeod, Dr. Ben Chira was granteJ his passport to the homesick?"You will always miss the before coming to the United States has Alpert and Jay Sibel, a member of the States. country where you grew up," Chira given the Romanian students at Libery National Speakers Association. Universty a broader view of freedom. 'To come to America, you have to said. Students in parliamentary class rep According to native Romanian Christ have a good reason," Chirla said. It is Overall, the Romanians agreed that resent many professions: business, politi ian Chirla, Romania was once prosper virtually impossible to immigrate un America is a land of opportunity. They cal science, professional speaking and ous but has now withered under com less the one immigrating has a family also said that it would be a good idea the gospel ministry. The class includes munism. "In the past Romania was the member residing in the United States. for every American to visit Romania. breadbasket of Europe. Now, their Michael Ginghina obtained a passport food is rationed," he commented. because his mother had already left Why do Romanians immigrate to Romania. However, her method of em- America? "Basically, people come for migration involved a high risk. She religious purposes or to better their fu escaped on a train by hiding in a box ture," Chira said. . carried underneath the car. Christians in Romania have to pay The effects of communism are clearly for their faith. Chira remembers when apparent in Romania. "The majority he was called in front of his class by of (Romanian) citizens are not com
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CHAMPION Flames fight, fall CLASSIFIEDS DIAL 582-2128 to Virginia in rain to place your classified ad in The Champion's By Bruce Stanton ciously on defense. most read column. CHARLOTTESVILLE - The LU soc "We gave everything we had. That's DEADLINE: Fridays at cer team was defeated 1 -0 by Division been the story of our season so far. 1 second-ranked University of Vir One goal short against Division 1 4:30 the week prior to ginia, Oct. 27. teams," Bell said. publication date. Mike Jarosi scored the only goal of Because the game was played on astro the game at the 56:06 mark on an assist turf, heavy rains earlier in the day from Butch Gelnovatch. made the playing field slippery. FOR RENT The two teams played a scoreless "Both teams were at a disadvantage Small cottage for rent. One bedroom first half in a steady drizzle. UVA had — totally furnished or unfurnished All due to the ground. The rain made things appliances plus washer/dryer hookup many shots on the goal, but the Flame tough. 1 think ihey had selected the Call 929-8919 defense held its own. proper shoes for the field, and we Freshman goalie George Nimo made didn't," Bell said. 2 bedroom apartment. Stove, re many stops in the match and held the With the loss the Flames drop to frigerator, water and garbage fur Cavaliers in check except for one shot. 5-10-1 while UVA raises its record to nished $200 per month 845-6439 or "It is unfortunate the way they beat 15-1-2. 528-1007 us. It was a mistake," Coach Bill Bell "This game was encouraging. 1 think said. we gain respect every time we play a HELP WANTED "I'm not complaining though. George Division 1 team that doesn't know us," TYPISTS — Hundreds weekly at played a great game. The kid's only Bell said. home! Write: P.O.Box 17. Clark, NJ an 18-year-old freshman." The Flames finalregula r season match 07066 LU's offense struggled throughout is Nov. 7 at the University of the Dis the game as the Cavaliers played tena trict of Columbia. PART-TIME—HOME MAILING PROGRAM! Excellent income! Details, send self-addressed, stamped en 9 velope. WEST, Box 5877, Hillside, NJ Dickens'worked up ladder 07205
By David Nickerson in coaching and playing the game has Short and long term assignments at paid off personally this season. fine local firms. Call Kelly Services 528- Liberty soccer player Chris Dickens 1077. knows how to "work himself up the lad "The experience that has helped me der." this year is that I have played at so From the time he came to LU, Dic many levels and positions," Dickens FOR SALE kens has watched the soccer team prog said. "My experience that helped me 3 bedroom, 1'/S> bath townhouse. Large bay window, storm gray carpet. ress from Division 3 to Division 1 by at goalie this year came from my junior year in high school." 1800 sq. feet 15 min. from LU exit, getting talented international athletes. overlooks a farm. $41,500. 993-3663. "It is fun seeing how soccer is played As each level of soccer becomes more STEPHON, WHAT ARE YOU DOING?—Stephon Leary (dark jersey) around the world," Dickens said. difficult, Dickens said, experience be comes more important. 1970 VW bus with camper, 30 MPG. guards Tim Scarborough in Saturday's Blue/White intrasquad basketball "The program has worked its way immaculate. $1495. 993-3663. game.—Photo by Don Hay den. up; and if we had not had such hard luck "The experience that the team has with injuries this year, the people gained this year with such young would have been able to tell," Dickens players will pay off when post-season '81 Honda Passport. 70 cc, $500. Leer play comes and definitely in the fu camper top for Nissan longbed pick-up Blue team wins scrimmage said. truck, $125. 845-2954. Dickens said the the quality of ture," Dickens said. By Dan Wagner Stephon Leary and Bailey Alston. Coach Bill Bell's leadership is one The Blue team defeated the White Alston is a transfer from Rutgers reason for the team's success. team 81-66 in the men's Blue/White where he started two seasons ago. intra-squad basketball game Saturday The men's and women's basketball "He has held this team together through all the injuries we have had night. teams will play exhibition games all season. To me, he has to be considered Approximately 500 fans were present Saturday night. The Lady Flames play one of the best coaches here on cam to catch the first glimpse of the 1987- the AAU Blue Angels at S p.m. and pus," Dickens said. 88 Flames team. the men play the Spirit Express at 7:30 The player added that his experience Stand-outs for the Blue squad were p.m. Swimming Western Illinois Pool defeats Liberty By Bobby Bunn Cable T.V. MACOMB, 111.—The Western Illinois WLBlTr University Leatherbacks adjusted their normal air attack to defeat LU 24-14 MAitvcy's MOTEL Accomodating by rushing for 339 yards. S P I R IT 5 5 Liberty Rate* Wedding Parties LU, now 2-6, jumped out to a 14-3 TOP O' THE WEEK lead in the second quarter on two touch ——
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