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FLAMES BUCK THE BUGS, 81 Fountain 50-10 •\\ y %ji«* construction begins^ 2~5f& Anniverjjtry LIBERTY CHAMPION ^ TUESDAY, October 23, 2007 VOL 25 KO. 7 fe Married students will call Liberty Ridge 'home'
5y Chr'uti Corbin University's nursing program. to tell a story of how their car battery NKWS REPORTER The house Smith moved into was ev died, and LUPD arrived at the scene erything she had wanted, with two bed shortly after they called for help. "Everything here is beautiful. I have rooms, two bathrooms, sun windows, "You can't beat the safety here," said prayed for a bedroom with a sunroom marble kitchen counters, high ceilings Smith. for two years, and God answered above and a radio that plays throughout the Smith is also thankful for the main and beyond what I imagined," Smith house. tenance team at Liberty Ridge. Project said. Bad experiences with her previous manager Wendell Ellege had already God answered a lot of prayers for landlord made Smith grateful for Lib stopped in to fix the shower. Smith, who moved less than three weeks erty Ridge's realtor, Elizabeth Simms. "Wendell and the maintenance team ago into Liberty Ridge, which was previ Smith said that Simms, of Forest Realty are wonderful," Smith said. ously Liberty Village and is located south Company, helped at all times and was Lee Beaumont says that is why the of Liberty oh Candlers Mountain Road. very supportive during the move. university bought Liberty Village and She made the move from Greensboro, Rebecca and Jessica Smith could not turned it into Liberty Ridge.
ALEX TOWERS N.C., to Lynchburg, Va., so that daugh stop smiling while talking about the Lib MOVING IN — Liberty Ridge currently contains 26 housing units. ter Jessica Smith could attend Liberty erty Ridge community. They proceeded Please see LIBERTY RIDGE, A6 Law students Aviation team raise the bar soars to win By Mitchell Malcheff By Amanda Forth NEWS REPORTER NKWS REPORTER
The Liberty University School of Law moved Liberty University won the regional Nation one step closer to permanent accreditation al Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) thanks to a projected 89 percent success rate competition for the third time in a row. by its graduates on the Virginia and other state The competition was hosted this past week bar exams. end by Liberty University at Lynchburg Re The success of a law school's first-year stu gional Airport. dents is a crucial factor in determining wheth Liberty won the safety award and also er a school will receive full accreditation. Dean earned team victories for both the flying and Mat Staver was ground events. pleased by the high Other schools who competed and placed rate of success. were Hampton University, second; Averett "We believe in University, third; and Caldwell Community our students, and College, fourth. we expect them to "The enthusiasm of collegiate students com succeed," he said. peting has been great. One thing we have been "It's a big mile trying to do this year is get the camaraderie be stone for a new tween the schools so they can get to know each school to hit 70 per other personally," said the Aviation depart cent." ment Chairman Ernie Rogers. The average suc . The team captain Jonathan Bullock, is a se cess rate for a new nior at Liberty and will be graduating in De school such as Lib cember. Bullock has been on the team for four erty generally hov DEAN MAT STAVER years after coming to the school with his pri ers between 30 and vate pilot's license, which is a requirement for 40 percent. Established Virginia law schools the team members. average only 71 percent. Liberty's success Bullock is one of the four returning students ranks among the elite in the nation. on the team. He and the rest of the team placed Staver listed several factors that he believes in almost every event. Bullock took second in account for the difference. Students are sub the top pilot competition. jected to a rigorous program. Members of the In the computer accuracy event, Chad Mc- American Bar Association (ABA) site team Clure took third place, Bryan Lockhart fourth, placed Liberty's legal education program in Al.KX TOWKKS Bullock fifth and Eric Carter came in sixth. the top one percent in the country. Bullock placed second in the pre-flight inspec At the beginning of the Fall of 2006, Dean tion event, and John Lazzi and Carter placed Staver challenged the students to compete Meet the Chancellor fourth and seventh, respectively. head-to-head in bar passage rates against the In the aircraft recognition event, the stu nation's topped-ranked schools. dents were shown a picture of either an aircraft "They accepted the challenge and obviously True or False? Read A8 to find out or a part of an aircraft for three seconds and succeeded," he said. were required to identify the model, make and In addition, he said that the students are HE THREW CHICKENS INTO THE CAFETERIA WHEN HE WAS A STUDENT. other details of the aircraft. blessed by God, mission-driven and always In this event, Bullock earned third, Lazzi conscious of what their objective is. HE CALLS HIS WIFE, BECKI, HIS SECRET WEAPON. fifth, Alex Boyd sixth and Christian Eberle came in ninth. Please see LAW SCHOOL, A5 HE GRADUATED WITH A 4.0 GPA. Please see AVIATION, A4 Professor's book tackles the Creation-Evolution debate UNRAVELING By Charles S. COM Studies course required at Liberty. and complicated or too simple and not explain the production of t ONTROVIRSY NKWS REPORTER The book deals with the assumptions repetitive. With "Origins," he seeks life and survival of organisms. behind both creationism and evolu to provide a sort of middle, ground There are many random fac Dr. David DeWitt has not only tionism while providing a firm case approach that readers can readily tors, such as whether or not taught Creation Studies at Liberty for the former, DeWitt said. This is understand, he said, but not without a plant receives proper sun University for a decade and helped the first book the lab coat-donning the use of Scripture and a solid pre light under a canopy of trees, biology students assemble scientific Ph.D. has written. sentation of fact and logic. which determine survival and growth, not only genetic ad presentations, but he has also au "The starting assumptions that DeWitt said he treats evolution ... w* jiff""' thored a new book that addresses the are made under each theory will play ism fairly in the book, which means vantage, according to DeW very heart of the creation vs. evolu a decisive role in shaping the discus there are no illogical claims or ad itt. tion debate. sion and the final conclusions," De- hominem (personal) attacks against "Evolution issues are in First published in June, "Unravel Witt writes in the second chapter. key proponents of evolution. the news every day," DeWitt ing the Origins Controversy" is now DeWitt said many books support Using an example of his approach, said. Pfe.D. the main textbook for the Creation ing creation are either too detailed DeWitt said natural selection does Please see DEWITT, A6
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OPINION SPORTS LIFE Reflections Quiet Giant Gamers Unite The Falwell vision: lessons Liberty outside linebacker Recent release of Halo 3 from the past and looking Vince Redd lets his actions raises video game violence i toward the future, A7 speak for themselves, B4 debate, B7 HOMECOMING GAME • SATURDAY • 1 P.M. TUESDAY, October 23,2007 PAGEA2, Liberty Champion The Last Musketeer: Long-time Falwell friend gives back going to grow into something right here." Stadium growth is something that those involved with Liberty athletics want to see become a re ality. Apart from talks of adding bleachers and permanent boxes to the stadium, Booth is working to help add a unique improvement to the stadium. "Last spring we contacted Bat Ma sonry to investigate the opportunity to enclose our football field with a four-foot brick wall," said Barber. "There are several major universi ties that have done this, and it cre ates a beautiful ambience for foot ball Saturdays. We will continue to raise funds which will allow us to do this and other important projects to make Williams Stadium the best it can be." One purchase made by Booth and the Three Musketeers several de cades ago would vastly impact the late Falwell's ministry. In the early '60s, a man by the name of Gene Dixon provided Thomas Road Bap tist Church with its first airplane in order to get the reverend to various NICK POOLE evangelistic events faster. Several By Eric Brown ture is currently the tallest building because we would come up with Virginia, but beyond. The universi years later the church's Three Mus keteers purchased a Cessna 414, a SPORTS KD1TOR in the Hill City. such crazy ideas." ty, through its Executive Vice Presi "The business world has given me Although Burruss and Leonard dent and Provost, will continue dis larger pressurized plane. Booth, The glass door reads Bat Masonry an opportunity to do more," said have both passed on, Booth has cussions with Mr. Booth on ways who already had a pilot license, Co. Inc. Inside this mobile skybox Booth. continued supporting the late Dr. the university might further his flew the late Dr. Falwell to numer at Liberty University's Williams Over the years Booth has been Falwell's vision. Just before Fal desire to see such programs offered ous preaching engagements around Stadium stands a man entertaining able to contribute financially to the well's death, Booth pitched one of through Liberty University." the country. guests and shaking hands with vari development and growth of Thomas his creative ideas to his longtime In that same meeting with Falwell Through many years of traveling ous friends and business associates. Road Baptist Church, Liberty Chris friend. Jr., Booth also agreed to rent one together, the two developed a close His name is Wayne Booth. It is no tian Academy and Liberty Univer With Liberty continuing to add of the six mobile suites currently bond. Booth recalls the many ad surprise that the president and sity. In the early 1970s he and two new educational programs, the en featured at Williams Stadium. The ventures he shared with his close chairman of two major companies other businessmen helped purchase trepreneur presented the idea of suites have attracted local business friend and the impact the late Fal in the Lynchburg area takes time to the land known today as Liberty starting a vocational program at the owners who would not normally well had on the lives of people he make sure that his guests are com Mountain. During the mid-1990s university. Booth saw the need of come to a Liberty football game. met. fortable. he purchased notes that were key starting such a program to help with While at the game these business "All the times that I flew him, For much of his life, Booth has in reducing the university's debt. the construction of future buildings men and women are able to see the he would light up the crowd, said enjoyed giving back to the commu In 2000, Booth made a direction that Liberty Booth. "When you would get off nity and seeing the smiling faces major contribution to University is headed. the airplane, all you had to do was of those benefited by his contribu the construction of the "We have had several look at the expression on their face. tions. One cause that Booth has DeMoss Learning Cen significant gifts come When he would come in, he brought adamantly supported for over four ter, one that the DeMoss Wayne Booth is the donor we call when to athletics already be an amount of electricity that went decades is the vision of the late Dr. Foundation matched by cause of these suites, out into the audience." Jerry Falwell. 300 percent. and that will only grow These days when Booth travels Booth wanted to help Falwell see "Wayne Booth is the we have a financial challenge that re in the future," said Ath outside the'country, he often comes Liberty University provide edu donor we call when we letic Director Jeff Bar in contact with those who have seen cation to over 50,000 students have a financial chal ber. the late Falwell on television. While through residential and distance lenge that requires a quires a creative solution. Booth acts as an am it is evident the reverend impacted learning programs. creative solution," says bassador for Liberty by many around the world, he also in "I captured the vision early on of Chancellor Jerry Falwell — Jerry Falwell Jr. inviting various busi fluenced those who knew him per where he (Falwell) wanted to go," Jr. ness owners to the Bat sonally. suys Buutii. "Trial's w\iy 1 u\ways In \iis autobiography, *)*) Masonry Suite during Despite only being about two backed him in everything, whether titled Strength for the Flames home games so years apart in age, Booth viewed his I could afford it or not, because I Journey, the late Dr. Falwell made for other educational programs on they to can capture the same vision friend in a unique way. believed in what he did. I knew he mention of Booth along with two campus. he did years ago. "Dr. Falwell was really an inspi did have the calling from God, and other businessmen, Bill Burruss Jr. "We plan to work with Wayne to "If they haven't accepted Christ ration to me," said Booth. "He was it always worked out that way." and "Big Joe" Leonard. establish these vocational programs as their personal savior, we intro my spiritual father and spiritual Booth started out as bricklayer "At church we called them the so students can learn the construc duce them to that," said Booth. "We leader. He would always have the by trade. Eventually, he and two 'Three Musketeers' for theif ability tion trades at Liberty in addition to want them to see where they can right solution for you. I can't tell others started a business known to appear just in time to help God the liberal arts education," said Fal invest their money to help not only you the hurt and the loss I felt when as Bat Masonry. Since taking sole rescue us from another crisis," said well Jr. our town and our city, but to help he died." ownership of the company in 1963, the late Dr. Falwell. In May of this year, Booth met people and themselves." Since the passing of his close Booth's company has become one of While having the title of muske with the current chancellor and Jody Lyons, a realtor who works friend, Booth has continued to sup the largest brick masonry contrac teer carries a somewhat noble con agreed to donate $100,000 to help primarily in the Smith Mountain port the vision the late Dr. Falwell tors in the Eastern United States. notation, Booth remembers a more start the program. At this point, it is Lake area, is one several business had for the university. As the last After gaining much success in the humorous nickname given to him unclear as to when the program will owners invited by Booth to watch remaining member of Falwell's business world, Booth purchased by his close friend. be available to Liberty students. the games in the comfort of suite. Three Musketeers, Booth remains Way Tec Electronics, a company "Every time he would have a vi "Each year we evaluate current While Lyons has attended many steadfast to the task at hand — be specializing in the production of sion to do something, we would all programs as well as demand for Virginia Tech games in the past, his ing one for all and giving all for the circuit boards. get together and go out to dinner new programs," said Liberty Uni experience at Liberty University is One. In addition to his two companies, and have a big prayer meeting, so versity Provost Dr. Boyd Rist. "It one he will not forget. Booth is also the owner of the Bank of he (Falwell) said, 'That's my Three is very clear that there is high de "This is a beautiful area," said Ly Contact Eric Brown ateqbrown@ the James building, located in down Stooges,'" recalled Booth. "Some mand for vocational programs in- ons. "The stadium is beautiful. The liberty.edu. town Lynchurg. This 20-story struc times we would laugh at each other the workforce, not only in Central scoreboard is nice. This is really
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Faculty Adviser Deborah Huff Policies Ad Director Sue Matthews The Champion encourages community members to submit Editor in Chief Jeimi Thurmaii letters to the editor on any subject. SECTION EDITORS Letters should not exceed 400 words and must be typed and signed. News Kari Mitchell The deadline is 6 p.m. Monday. Asst. News Jennifer Schmidt Letters and columns that appear are Opinion Will Mayer the opinion of the author solely, not the Asst. Opinion Amanda Sullivan Champion editorial board or Liberty Life! Natasha Kormanik University. Sports Eric Brown All material submitted becomes Asst. Sports Jake Petersen property of the Champion. Copy Editor Jen Slothower The Champion reserves the right to Al.i;\TuWI K.s PHOTOGRAPHY accept, reject or edit any letter received — according to the Champion Recent speakers at Liberty Photo Editor Alex Towers stylebook, taste and the Liberty Asst. Editors Caleb Atkins Josh McDowell, who specializes in apologetics, spoke about the importance of family and University mission statement. relationships in convocation last Wednesday. Nick Poole Send letters to: Liberty Champion Tom Elliff will be speaking in convocation Wednesday, Oct. 24. Flliff is the past president of Graphic Design Jesse Perry Liberty University, Box 2000, the Southern Baptist Convention. & Web Managment Natalie Thunnan Lynchburg, VA 24502 or drop off in DeMoss Hall 1035. Ed 11 imlsoii will be speaking in convocation Friday, Oct. 26. Hindson is a professor at Lib erty University and author of several books. Distr. Manager Hen Lesley The Champion is available online at: Ad Manager Clauco Lima www.liberty.edu/into/chainpion. Ed Dobson will be speaking at Thomas Road Baptist Church Sunday, Oct. 28. Dobson is an advisory editor for Christianity Today and consulting editor for Leadership magazine. TUESDAY, October 23, 2007 PAGE A3, Liberty Champion New salon on campus is a cut above the rest By Alyson Brunei" Lord called me back to work with my family, MEWS REPORTER and I am loving work at Arte' Dei Capelli." Some are even willing to travel further to The Arte' Dei Capelli is one of the new follow their stylist working at Arte' Dei Capel est additions to on-campus businesses. The li. beauty salon, which opened on Campus North Karen Dunn, an Evington resident, said, of Liberty University on Oct. 12, has become "I have come to the new salon because I had quite the pit stop. to follow my hairstylist, Desire, who is now Lynchburg resident Marilyn Brooks said, working here." "This is my second time here already. I love Mann has always had a passion for Liberty, my hairstylist, and the salon is in a growing up in Thomas Road Baptist Church. great location." Mann said, "I grew up with Thomas Arte' Dei Capelli, which Road Baptist Church my means, "the art of hair" in Ital entire life and always ian, offers haircuts, waxing, wanted Jerry Falwell perms, updos, coloring, foils to be the first to get a and other services. haircut." A salon on campus has always Jerry Falwell, Jr., been a necessity, according to along with his son Bonnie Cooksey, a licensed hair Trey, a freshman at stylist. Liberty, and his seven- Cooksey said, "I always had in year-old daughter were among mind that we were in need of a sa the first Falwell family members to lon on campus, and through prayer and get their hair cut at Arte' Dei Capelli dreams, it has now come true." at Liberty. The dream of the salon began with Tyree cut the Falwells' hair and said, the contract signing last April, which "The family was super-nice, and Jerry kicked off the construction in June was wonderful and laid back." leading up to the grand opening just Falwell said, "The salon was very nice, over a week ago. and it was extremely convenient to walk The Arte' Dei Capelli Salon is not over from my office to get a haircut." an unfamiliar name around Central Students wanting to get services done Virginia. The name is a branch off at the salon receive a bonus not only in the Arte' Dei Capelli Salon located in ? convenience but also in price. Liberty stu Wyndhurst. The owner of Arte' Dei dents can enjoy a 10 percent student dis
ClIAKITV FoKYSTKK Capelli, Kelly Mann, says she was able count. Prices start for a women's haircut BEAUTY SCHOOL—Students no longer have to leave campus to get a haircut. The new salon also offers waxing, to accomplish the opening of her sec and shampoo at $25 while men's start at perms, updos, coloring, foils and other services. ond Arte' Dei Capelli Salon at Liberty $17. The salon not only wants Liberty fac through faith in God. ulty, staff and students to come but also Mann said, "I never put any job ad invites the entire community to try out the vertisements in the paper. God sent ev salon. eryone who works here to me." Tyree said, "We want to grow and out Workers of the salon at Liberty in reach to everyone in the community." clude two receptionists and nine styl The salon is looking to grow into the ex ists. tra space they have available to them. Although the newly opened salon is Tyree said, "We hope in the future to not nearly finished with its growth, it add on in the extra room further in waxing certainly is on its way. / and facials as we go." Kathy Tyree, Manager of Arte' Dei Mann said, "We hope to add with hiring Capelli, said, "The salon will be hiring 1 more licensed professional stylists and getting more licensed hairstylists and will continue to further involved with makeup and hiring an grow with staff." esthetician." Workers of the salon have a true heart and The hours of the Arte' Dei Capelli Salon can passion for hair as well as Liberty. Licensed be found on the splash page or by calling (434) hairstylist Donna Weaver, along with her fam 592-4367. ily, has been involved with Liberty University CHARITY FORYSTEK for several years. Contact Alyson Bruner at ambruner@lib- LICENSE TO CUT—Arte' Dei Capelli opened Oct. 12 with nine licensed stylists on staff. The business hopes to add an Weaver said, "I took six years off and the erty.edu. esthetician in the future.
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According to Mutisya, she never would have heard of Liberty if it had not been for student re cruiters in the city of Nairobi. "My father was at the right place at the DANIEL ALLEN right time," MAUREEN MUTISYA Mutisya said. Mutisya said that her father found out about Liberty for her through a seminar that was tak ing place as he drove to work one day. "My father found out that Liberty had an aviation program, and he recommended it to me. I applied, and my life has been dramatically changed ever since that day," she said. Mutisya first took interest in flyingairplane s when she was 13 years old. She graduated high school in the winter of 2003. Soon after she be gan taking aviation courses at Cooper Motors Corporation Aviation College in Nairobi, she heard about Liberty's aviation program. She commented that her grandfather instilled in her a vision to achieve her ultimate goal of flying airplanes. ALEX TOWERS Unlike most Liberty students, Mutisya left Kenya in January of 2006 and has not traveled home since. Recital hall named in honor of Doug Oldham "Flying is so expensive for me to go back home. It can cost anywhere from $1,300 to $2,500 dollars to go home on the airlines," By Otbon Zermeiio ham's achievements and re PLEASANT SURPRISE—Oldham and his wife, Mutisya said. NEWS REPORTER vealing the hall's new name. holding the dedication plaques, pose in the She also commented about how excited she is "I am pleased to tell you that newly renovated Oldham Redtal Hall. to be going home this December to see her fam A significant, anonymous Performing Arts Recital Hall ily after being apart for so long. While at Lib contribution granted to the will now be known as 'Oldham erty, Mutisya said that Debby McCarty, her boss Liberty University Depart Recital Hall,'" said Hugo. in the financial aid office at Liberty, was like a After bis words, the audience ment of Music and Humanities second mother to her. stood and applauded Oldham brought about the renovation Although most aviation students receive their for more than 30 seconds. Dr. of its Performing Arts Recital private pilot's license only in this country, Muti Hugo then mentioned that the Hall as well as an establish sya received her first private license in Kenya exterior sign bearing Oldham's ment of a scholarship fund for before receiving her second license in Virginia. name had been unveiled. Fi students in the Bachelor of Mu "The rules apply differently in Kenya than nally, he presented two honor sic program. they do in this country," Mutisya said, adding ing plaques that will be placed With an all-faculty concert that a student must have a license in America on the outside doorposts. that took place last Monday before operating an airplane. night, the newly restored recit Hugo, himself a voice teach Mutisya also commented that the teachers in al hall was officially dedicated er, made special mention of the aviation program supported her "100 per and renamed in honor of Doug Oldham's singing technique. cent." Dave Young and other flight instructors Oldham. "He makes singing - some had been instrumental in making her the best Oldham is a renowned gospel thing that is very, very hard to pilot she could ever be. singer who has recorded more do - look very, very easy. I of than 65 albums and performed ten say that every time I hear "They saw my passion for aviation and guid for various U.S. presidents, in Doug sing, I get a voice lesson. ed me through the discouraging days." cluding Dwight D. Eisenhower, Anyone who can sing profes In deciding what college to attend, Mutisya Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, sionally for 50 years knows insisted that Liberty University was the place Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan how to use his voice as God in she felt called to be. and George H. W. Bush. He has tended," said Hugo. "Before I came to college, I needed a change also performed before Queen The renovations made to from my ordinary, live-at-home-with-mom- Elizabeth II. the recital hall consist of new and-dad, lifestyle. I relied on God to guide me Although he was the special sound and recording equip to an institution that would help me grow spiri guest of the evening, Oldham ment, a screen, a new platform, tually, and Liberty was just the right place." was surprised at being honored a restored seating area, par Stressing the importance of future women that night. The newly reno quet flooring, a new lightning AI.KX TOWERS pilots in today's society, Mutisya said that few vated recital hall was packed, system and new paint. program in which the donor pressed with the Liberty fac women are in the aviation industry, and that mostly by music students who Future renovations are on will match any amount up to ulty, and I'm really glad I am a they should pursue their dreams if they have a seemed eager to see their pro their way, including a formal $25,000. music student here." passion for flying. After Mutisya graduates from fessors perform. stage entryway on the court Once the dedication was Liberty, her future plans are clear. Dr. John W. Hugo, chairman yard side, an acoustical study, completed, the event conclud Contact Othon Zermeiio at "My goal is to be a commercial airline pilot of the Music and Humanities alterations to the hall and a qui ed with a showcase of talent [email protected]. for Kenya or Emirates Airways, where I can also department, gave the official eter air conditioning system. from the music faculty. tell others about the Lord." announcement as he delivered As for the scholarship, Hugo Music education major Erin Contact Daniel Allen at dlallen@liberty. a brief speech recognizing Old said it is a matching fund Garner said, "I'm truly im- edu. AVIATION: Team impresses at regionals with win Continued from Al Bullock also took second in the take with them after graduation. power-off-precision landing as Cart "I was on it last year. Last year, it In the simulated comprehensive er finished fifth and Lazzi ended in was...all of my friends. The aviation aircraft navigation (SCAN) competi seventh place. In the short field land department is such a close knit family tion, Bullock won first place and team ing event, Lockhart took third place since it's so little," said Norcutt. co-captain Lindsey Norcutt came in while McClure took fifth, Dan Capoc- The students will now raise money fourth. cia came in sixth and Bullock finished to help pay for the National Competi For ground trainers, Josh Stadt- tenth. tion that will be held in May 2008 by lander came in second followed up by "We did well last year, but part of Middle Tennessee State University. Carter in third and Lazzi in fourth. what I'm doing is trying to build a They must raise money for any prac "The team members performed as team for next year," said Reesman. ticing that they do in the planes since a team should. Everyone contributed The competition allows Liberty an they must rent the planes. to the overall success of the competi opportunity for ministry. Liberty has "We will be doing fund raisers to tion whether or not they placed in an gone to Nationals three times and help pay for the training and the costs event. We will now begin preparation has competed against top schools like of the trip. We will also intensify our for the National Competition," said Embry Riddle. preparation for the events and select head coach Kurt Reesman. "So many students still don't un the members who will travel to, and Students also competed in the derstand Liberty, so I want them to compete in, the National Competi navigation event, where Bullock and get to know the quality of our school," tion," said Reesman. Norcutt came in first, Lockhart and said Rogers. Allison Violette took third, Lazzi and Competition also allows for the stu Contuvt Amanda Forth «< «/- Boyd brought home fifth and Stadt- dents on the team to get extra flight [email protected]. lander Aid Carter took eighth. hours and great experiences they can DANIEL ALUN TUESDAY, October 23, 2007 PAGEA5, Liberty Champion Local companies vie for attention of college students want to grow our own in Lynch LAW SCHOOL burg," said Executive Director of Continued from A1 the Technology Council Jona than Whitt. For those unfamiliar with the bar, it is a In only its second year of exis two- to three-day exam in which students tence, the expo was expanded to are tested on both multi-state law and also include high school students, and state specific law. In their final semester, advertising and planning empha law students takes a full course that con sized this demographic rather sists solely of bar preparation. After gradu than the college crowd, which ating in May, a student studies for two full was the focus of last year's expo. months before taking the state-specific bar Whitt works with Virginia's Re exam. If the individuals pass, they receive gion 2000, a company that rep the title of Esquire. resents the businesses and com Although the law school is only three panies housed in the collective years old, graduates are already working 2,000 square feet of Amherst/ at the highest levels of government. Five Appomattox, Campbell and Bed graduates are clerking for state and fed ford counties. eral judges while others work throughout Liberty was chosen as the ven Washington, D.C. A clerk is responsible for ue for the expo primarily because helping a judge in researching and writing of its central location. opinions for the court. Students also work "The pricing is good, and it's in small and large firms in business and a lot easier to come back" to the for public interest law firms such as Lib same location, said Whitt. erty Counsel. "We have an incredible work "Dr. Falwell's vision is always driving partnership," said Ernest Carter, this school, and that vision is always being Liberty's director of event man perpetuated," said Staver. agement. "The Lord has equipped That vision of excellence was a key fac ALEX TOWERS the right people to make this tor in planning a curriculum that would be event a big success." different from other law schools while at By Jennifer Schmidt "The machine lets students opportunities in this area and to "Liberty is all about commu the same time incorporating traditional Asst. News Editor take blood pressure, treat a heart encourage students to remain in nity outreach. It's a win-win for courses. Liberty is set apart from other attack, and they can do CPR as this area after finishing college. the community and the univer schools by the lawyering skills component The Tolsma Indoor Track re well," said Tenille Berry of Cen There was something for every sity and what better way to keep of the school that provides practical train sembled a state science fair this tra Health. interest, as Liberty students eas students here and plugged in for ing for the students. past Monday, Oct. 15, as over "This year's expo is more ex ily discovered. the future," said Carter. Staver gave the example that instead 67 local companies, schools and ploration. We brought mobile "I'm an elementary education The growth of the expo is clear of just teaching a student about property businesses put their best feet for units to make it hands-on and to major and stopped by to see the ly illustrated in the numbers. laws, they are given the opportunity to ward at the second Future Focus show what nursing is like." table for Liberty Christian Acad Roughly 800 people attended the write contracts and other legal documents Expo held at Liberty. College Berry said many high school emy," said Ernest. first expo, according to Whitt, but relating to property laws. Staver said that students were given an opportu and college students do not real Reggie Olivier, a junior major over 2,500 visitors were expected the skills component of the school is "un nity to meet with representatives ize the career opportunities of ing in pastoral leadership, came for this expo. Only 47 companies paralleled and unreplicated" by other during the afternoon while high fered by companies like Centra after hearing the announcement came last year while over 60 ex- schools around the country. school students and parents vis Health. in convocation only a few hours hibiters were featured this year. "We want to raise the focus of our stu ited from 5-9 p.m. "We need a lot more than nurs before. "This took about four months dents to the highest level of achievement." Elaborate displays, one com es," said Berry as she explained "I'm looking for a job outside of of two to three of us working full- Future plans for the school include plete with television cameras, the company's need for special college. There's a lot of different time," said Whitt, who needed 40 expanding the student body and placing were everywhere and most rep education teachers and counsel things here, and it's interesting," volunteers to help organize and graduates in strategic places of employ resentatives were ready for stu ors in the schools they run for said Olivier. run this event while last year only ment. dents with bright smiles and emotionally challenged students. The expo had six main cat 10 volunteers were needed. Staver, though, has even bigger plans bowls of candy. The expo exists so that infor egories: information technology; Students can find more infor that he is confident will one day be realized. "It's impressive and very nice. mation like Berry's can reach health science; architecture and mation regarding career oppor "There's no question we will have some The people were helpful, too," students before they decide on construction; science, technolo tunities by visiting CASAS on the one at the Supreme Court," he said. said senior Stephanie Ernest. where to go to college and what gy, engineering and math; public second floor of DeMoss or going Although that day may be far off, the Centra Health brought in per to study. safety and security; and advanced to the CASAS main page at www. 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PAGE A6, Liberty Champion TUESDAY, October 23,2007 DEWITT: Facts interpretation determine worldview Continued from Al He gave several examples, such as a recent Lynchburg News & Ad vance article detailing the discovery of a new dinosaur, a pygmy exhibit at a Lynchburg College conference that is a miss ing link for evolutionary theory and the issue of stem cell re- search.Again, ROCK DELP it is how data such as fos sils are inter preted that Art expo showcases work of over 40 students makes the DR. DAVID DEWITT By Jennifer Schmidt walls. Winners in this category in and more structured," said junior and something different," said difference in worldviews, according to DeWitt. ASST. NEWS EDITOR cluded Katie Rutter, who won first Jared Holland, describing the at Hatton, noting the black and white place for her traditional artwork mosphere. drawing of a nail-pierced hand "We all have the same facts," he Original artwork - painted, entitled "Light" and Laura Feagan, Senior Chad Hasson said that playing a guitar. said. "I push evolutionists to see that photographed and otherwise cre who won second for "Seas." the event was "very well adver Subjects of pieces focused from they're using assumptions too." ated by Liberty students - was the Color photography and some tised" and it was largely that push the eclectic to the mundane, and DeWitt also mentioned the differ fare of the evening as Student Ac black and white pieces hung near that originally piqued his interest. ranged from realistic to obscure, ence between empirical science and tivities hosted an Art Expo Friday the other end of the corridor. Win "This was a great chance to see but guests had unique reasons to historical science. Empirical science night in the Schilling Center. ners in this category included Dan the creativity of some of Liberty's appreciate all of the diversity. involves a testable hypothesis, while Doors officially opened at 8 Martin, who won best in show for students," Hasson said, noting his "I liked the photo with the shoes historical science must interpret un p.m., leading about 300 visitors to his photo entry entitled "Alas appreciation for the event. because I like Converse," said repeatable events like the beginning a cordoned area housing refresh ka" and Kimberly Merrkin, who Over 40 students submitted freshman Wu Xueying. of life, he said. ments and tables with chairs. With won second place for "Savannah original pieces to the competition, Holland, on the other hand, He made the analogy of a crime relaxed background music setting Sound." and Student Activities workers dis noted that he appreciated the expo scene investigation and how, in the tone, guests passed through to In addition to the traditional tributed voting ballots to guests as for intangible reasons. order to figure out best what hap a smaller area, where they discov and photographed art, a third cat they weaved in and out of the press "It's interesting to see people's pened, the investigators must make ered canvas walls holding nearly egory featured digital art, defined ing crowd. Viewers were instructed perspectives and to see the colors assumptions because they do not 70 dynamic pieces of art. Winners by Student Activities as "graphic to write down their top two choices and emotions that they use. You know everything that happened. of the evening were nominated by design, digital illustrations or any for the best overall pieces of art. get to see what people think, but DeWitt acknowledged that, unlike a the votes of guests. Over 200 votes thing done on a computer." Amy Several students commented that you can still have your own opinion crime scene, there is no eyewitness were cast. Almazar's digital entry, "The Star it was difficult to narrow down se and interpretation of the work," testimony about the beginning of Traditional art, comprised Maker," received first place. Glau- lection to only two works. said Holland. the world. mainly of paintings, drawings and co Lima received second place for "I liked 'Lesson guitar chords: DeWitt claims in his book that mixed media, occupied the front his entry, "Hearth." resurrection style,'" said senior Contact Jennifer Schmidt at evolutionists blur the distinction and back sides of the first few "It's a more personal setting Isaac Hatton. "It's really detailed [email protected]. between empirical and historical science. In the final chapter of "Origins," entitled "Evangelism in Athens," LIBERTY RIDGE: Housing for married, graduate students DeWitt discusses the Apostle Paul's method for witnessing to the pagan with huge devel model homes have been completely remodeled city of Athens in Acts 17. According opment problems to serve as permanent housing. All houses in to DeWitt, there is a logical way to before Liberty took clude an electric fireplace, and residents can ac witness: to respectfully acknowl over. There was no cess Internet and DIRECTV or cable. edge a people's accepted philosophy operational sewer Two of the model homes will be designated and then to segue into discussion of system, so resi for missions housing, which Thomas Road Bap creation and Christ. dents were pump tist Church will control. DeWitt said witnessing is like a ing sewage out of In addition to the missions housing, Beau one-two punch. It takes a double a manhole and mont says the goal is to have married and grad whammy of intellectual savvy and running costs up uate Liberty students move into Liberty Ridge. practical love to win someone to to $500 per visit. "We want to keep it LU," Beaumont said. Christ. Neither winning all the ar Liberty took care of Beaumont believes the housing will fill up guments nor merely loving an unbe the problem, pay quickly. One student, Timmy Hall, just bought liever is enough, he said. ing the pump and a house and plans on getting married soon. According to DeWitt, many reject haul bill when they Elizabeth Simms is the realtor that handles Christ because they see the Bible as bought the devel Liberty Ridge. There are 26 units total, and a myth, which hearkens to the battle opment. prices start from $500 to $1400 a month. The over assumptions apart from ob ALEX TOWERS Since Liberty has one-bedroom apartments start at $500, and the served fact. HOME SWEET HOME—The housing project called Liberty Ridge has many benefits, including its started working on single-family homes start at $1200 a month. "Unraveling the Origins Contro beautiful view, proximity to campus and contemporary and affordable style. Liberty Ridge four Simms said they are focused on getting mar versy" joins the other Liberty facul Continued from Al months ago, a sewer system has been installed, ried and graduate Liberty students into Liberty ty-authored books available in the yards have been landscaped, roads have been Ridge. As of right now, about half of the units Liberty University bookstore. De- "We're making a lot of people happy," said improved and the gazebo was removed from are leased, but there are plenty more available. Witt said he will be available Satur Beaumont. the cul-de-sac to the LU monogram. Elizabeth Simms may be contacted at (434) day, Oct. 27, in the bookstore from The 140-acre property sat without care of The county has been supportive of Liberty's 534-9870 or [email protected] for more 10 a.m. to noon to sign copies of the maintenance for four years because the original improvements to Liberty Ridge. information about housing and availability. book. developer declared bankruptcy in May 2004, Liberty Ridge includes four apartments, five according to the News & Advance. carriage homes, seven townhouses, fivesingle - Contact Christi Corbin at sccorbin@liberty. Contact Charles Goss at csgoss@ Beaumont said people were living in houses family homes and seven model homes. The edu. liberty.edu. WinterFest is heating things up for New Year's In addition to entertainment, attendees event. It also gives you a new appreciation By Kari Mitchell will have access to the LaHaye Student Cen for all the often un-recognized hard work NEWS EDITOR ter and the LaHaye Ice Center. There will of the Technical Productions crew, without be an all-night New Year's Eve "Ice Party" whom events like WinterFest would not be This New Year's holiday, make plans to with ice skating, games and more for $10. possible," Peake said. be right here on campus. WinterFest (WF), Door prizes, which include 30-gigabyte iP- According to Stewart, about a quarter of a three-day music festival and winter re ods, WinterFest guitars, digital cameras, the LU student volunteers attended Win treat, will provide students with music, en shirts, lanyards and water bottles will also terFest when they where in high school. tertainment and ministiy. be given away. They decided to attend Liberty and have The event, in its sixth year, had nearly "People are off school and work and since had the opportunity of working Win 7,000 in attendance last year, with guests figure it's a great way to start off the new terFest. "I assume that will be the case this coming from 25 states and Canada. year," said senior Ryan Peake, a student year, too," Stewart said. Michael Stewart, who used to be the volunteer at the event last year. WinterFest is a significant recruiting Dean of Student Life at Liberty until 2000, WinterFest is one of the many Commu event for Liberty. Various sessions will be is now part of Creative Activities Programs nity Service opportunities offered to Lib offered throughout the event, including one and Services, the company responsible for erty students. entitled "Life @ Liberty." In this session, organizing, promoting and producing WF. "The best part of WinterFest is definitely high school students can find out every "I took the idea of WinterFest to Dr, all the interaction with new people. You get thing they need to know about the univer Falwell in 2002. He and Dr. Godwin were to meet other volunteers, various church sity. A $12,000 scholarship will be awarded big supporters and driving forces to make groups and even a number of the speakers to a '07, '08 or '09 high school graduate who WinterFest a reality from the beginning," and artists," Peake said. applies to Liberty during WinterFest. said Stewart. Volunteers are still needed for this year's "Each of the four sessions has a featured Artists scheduled to perform at this year's WinterFest. Jobs include ushers, ticket tak speaker and two to three bands or artists WinterFest include Jeremy Camp, Kutless, ers, merchandise sellers, set up and tear as well as a worship section and some type Stellar Kart, Hawk Nelson, DecembeRadio, down crew, greeters and more. All dorm of extreme sports demo or other perfor Ayiesha Woods, Disciple, The Send, Down- students will be able to stay in their rooms mance," Stewart said. here, Charels Billingsley and KJ-52. at no charge and WinterFest will provide Event tickets are general admission, and Speakers include Dr. Ergun Caner, Clay meals. the price is based on the number of days at ton King, David Nasser and the Rev. Eric A required meeting for students inter tending and the date of purchase. For more Timm. ested in volunteering will be held Nov. 7 information, visit the WinterFest Web site, Performers include Tim Byrne, a top pro and 8 at 9 p.m. The meeting place has not or call (800) 662-5848. Students interest freestyle flatlund skateboarder; the Spen yet been announced. Those counting Win ed in volunteering should send an e-mail to cers, of Theatre Illusions; and comedian terFest as CSER credit for Fall 2007 or [email protected]. Taylor Mason. Visit the WinterFest Web Spring 2008 can sign up at the meeting. site, www.libertywinterfe8t.comi for a de "You learn how much really goes into Contact Kari Mitchell at kmitchelted" tailed schedule of the event. the logistics of setting up and running a big libi'rty.cdu. TUESDAY, October 23, 2007 PAGE A7, Liberty Champion "Our days are numbered. One of the primary goals in our lives should be to prepare for our last day. The legacy we leave is not just in our possessions, but in the quality of our lives." — Billy Graham iillOlt [email protected] j : j / / 4 Dr. Falwell had big, hairy, audacious goals for this earth, but they were always rooted in something much bigger than himself, Lynchburg or the oval office of this United States of America. Dr. Falwell lived for Heaven, and he loved his savior. From that came great inspiration, drive and a desire to see great things done for God. JEN SLOTHOWER '; « Continuing Dr. Falwell's Vision By Jen Slothower and responsibility to the point where I won renew our vision as we remember what we Dr. Falwell in the days before I came here, no COPY EDITOR der whether I am making decisions just to de are living for. When I think of Heaven, I doubt they were alluding to his celebrity na cide and whether my future is heading in its smile, but I do not want to get there after a ture among politics and Christianity. For me, Sometimes, it feels like forever since I specific direction just because I do not really mediocre life. however, Dr. Falwell is a different person. He heard the news that Dr. Falwell had passed know what I want to do. Heaven keeps me pushing myself, so that is the man who gave me the opportunity to go away, but after times like past Friday's convo Friday brought me back to a piece of my after life's mountains and valleys, straight to a distinctly Christian school yet get my ed cation, I realize that only a few short months self that I had lost somewhere along the roads roads and crooked paths, I will find my job ucation - to live out my dreams while openly ago, he was still alive on this earth and very of Lynchburg. Some people tell me it is be completed, well done and fitting for my ef loving my Savior. alive in this campus. cause I am a Yankee below the Mason-Dixon forts. I could have gone to any school in nation, As the copy editor of the Champion, I read line, some say it is because I miss my mother, Johnnie Moore said that after Dr. Fal and my bags were almost packed for a secular every article that is submitted for the week's but now I know that the reason we often lose well died, he felt a great sense of duty pass powerhouse. Instead, I found a place where I paper. Many times this fall I have crossed sight of our vision is because we fail to focus on to him. Although Dr. Falwell's goals are would find Christian principles in leadership out mentions of Dr. Falwell and phrases he on it and remember why we are here. not mine to implement, I, too, feel a sense of and the same beliefs and devotion to excel always said because they were not relevant When I saw Dr. Falwell reading the song duty, but I feel it to my Savior. God gives us lence among my peers. to the story. For some reason, though, we all by Don Wyrtzen that he wanted to be played great visions for life, and to whom much is Soon enough I will find myself at my first just wanted to keep remembering him when at his funeral, I realized why Dr. Falwell had given, much is required. job interview, and it is likely that I will again it came to Liberty and its future. Although he been such a great man. Those two minutes The reminder of Dr. Falwell's life was an have to answer questions both about what is gone, his vision remains. were the only time I ever saw him choked up inspiration to me to keep pushing. God looks I think of Dr. Falwell and why I graduated When I first decided to come to Liberty, when he was speaking. He was talking about to do great things in all of our lives. We are from Liberty University. I now know that I people would always ask me what I thought Heaven. only required to be faithful to him to see it will answer in confidence. Dr. Falwell was of Dr. Falwell. What I told them was that I Dr. Falwell had big, hairy, audacious goals completed. a great man, and Liberty was the only place had no opinion, because up to that point, I for this earth, but they were always rooted in In the days after Dr. Falwell's death, I wit where I could find that real education as well really knew nothing about this man. My first something much bigger than himself, Lynch nessed the media coverage of his death and as a true focus on God. months at Liberty gave me a small picture of burg or the oval office of this United States of the backlash of those who had been offended If Dr. Falwell taught me anything, it was who he was, but it was not until the days after America. Dr. Falwell lived for Heaven, and he by Dr. Falwell and his bold statements. I was that we must always push forward 100 per he died until I finally formed my real opinion loved his savior. From that came great inspi appalled at the tiny sliver of Dr. Falwell that cent with our beliefs no matter what others of Dr. Falwell. ration, drive and a desire to see great things was presented to the world in those days. No say, especially about what we believe. I am From a young age, I have wanted to be a done for God. mention was given to the 10,000 students not afraid to face the world and their opinion journalist, and my high school life was filled We often do not know what we have had grieving or his university's campus, and no of my God, my school or my former chancel with hours of writing - for enjoyment, for until we lose it, and it is definitely much easi word was heard from the thousands more lor. school, for the future. Before I had ever met er to see the right way to go in hindsight. who had graduated during his lifetime. When God is for us, who can stand against Dr. Falwell, his idea of big, hairy, audacious What I have been reminded of, though, is Instead, the focus lingered on Dr. Falwell's us? goals was in my life in the form of a dreamer's that we are called to be faithful in the present involvement in politics and his many contro tale. These past few months, however, I found as we will not always have the luxury of look versial statements. Contact Jen Slothower at jrslothower@ my dreams caught up in a swirl of schoolwork ing behind. That means we must constantly When people asked me what I thought of liberty.edu. A bittersweet hello to an amazing year By Amanda Sullivan managing all aspects of the university since 1988. Fi ASST. OPINION EDITOR nally, in 2003, Jerry Falwell Jr. was named vice chan cellor by the Board of Trustees. On Aug. 22,2007, Jerry Falwell Jr. claimed the stage Falwell Jr. began his career as chancellor on the as Liberty University's new chancellor, succeeding his right foot as he picked up where is father left off, say father, Dr. Jerry Falwell. ing, "We are built on vision and will remain visionar The Liberty University student body stood in admi ies," giving hints of the plans to come. ration, respect and love for their new chancellor, bid Like his father, Falwell Jr.'s "vision is ever-expand ding him a bittersweet hello as he took the stage in the ing." He recounted the progress Liberty has made in year's first convocation. the past year: the addition of five new dorms on Cam While Liberty University had suffered the loss of a pus East, the LU monogram with over 30 miles of bik great leader, Falwell Jr. reminded us that Dr. Falwell ing and hiking trails on the mountain and the restora had impressed his vision upon generations of Liberty tion of the Reber-Thomas Dining Hall. students. Indeed, Jerry Falwell Jr. promised students that The university was commissioned to "train up Liberty University is ready to embark on "what is sure champions for Christ," and he said that vision would to be the greatest year for God's glory." continue. Jerry Falwell Jr. cannot fill our founder's shoes, nor His son also reminded students of Dr. Falwell's does he intend to, as he stated in convocation. faithfulness in the darkest of times: "There were times Falwell Jr. insists, "God's plan is over for Dad, but when we owed millions of dollars within a couple his plan for Liberty University is not. It is important to remember our founder and friend, and my dad." days time and we didn't have it, but dad's faith never No, Falwell Jr. will never take his father's place in failed." the hearts of Liberty students and faculty, but really, Spending a lifetime watching his father's faith in ac he has no need. Jerry Falwell Jr., Liberty University's tion gave Falwell Jr. a unique perspective on what it new chancellor, has found a unique place in the hearts would take to be the chancellor of this rapidly grow of Liberty students, right next to his beloved father. ing university. But that was only part of what prepared him for this position. Since 1987, Falwell Jr. has privately practiced law. Contact Amanda Sullivan at uinsullwanydolibertu. Additionally, he served closely with Dr. Falwell in edit. AI.IATCHWKS TUESDAY, October 23, 2007 PAGE A8, Liberty Champion Liberty's chancellor finds time to enjoy life and the restaurant at Howard John snow many years ago. son's. "I wanted my kids to grow up "There weren't many places here with horses, four-wheelers and out to go on a date," Falwell Jr. said. door activities," Falwell .Jr. said. "I "She didn't seem to mind it, so I fig just believe that's a healthy way for ured she was 'low maintenance.'" kids to grow up." Although Becki acknowledges After 20 years of marriage, Fal she is a woman of simple tastes, she well Jr. and Becki still spend most also admits the Waffle House even of their time together, even though tually lost its charm. he now has more responsibilities Other dates for Falwell Jr. and at Liberty. Becki regularly attends Becki included riding jet skis at luncheons and other public engage Camp Hydaway and horseback rid ments with Falwell Jr. since he has ing on Liberty Mountain. One win become the chancellor. ter after a heavy snowstorm, they "I feel like it's my job to assist rode horses from Camp Hydaway and support him as much as pos all the way down Wards Road to the sible. I'm very proud to do it, 100 late Dr. Falwell's home. percent," Becki said. "There weren't any cars out, so it Falwell Jr. agrees that his wife didn't matter about traffic," Falwell plays a very active role in his work. Jr. said. "She gives me a lot of good sug "There was a ton of snow on the gestions and advice, and then I act ground, and the horses were slid like it was my idea," Falwell Jr. said, ing down the mountain," Becki re laughing. "She's my secret weapon. called. "By the time we got back, my She's the best thing I've got going toes were just about frost bitten." , for me." Falwell Jr. is adamant about de Although Falwell Jr.'s role at veloping recreational activities on Liberty has changed drastically, Liberty Mountain because he and his mischievous personality has Becki enjoyed the mountain im not. When asked if she still con Al.KX TOWKRS mensely when they were dating. sidered her husband a big practical "I would love to see Liberty stu joker; Becki immediately answered, By Jenni Tburman tails, Falwell Jr. did not hesitate. take time to study a bit. He did well dents be able to enjoy the mountain "Yes." EDITOR IN CHIEF "One year we had a roommate enough as a Religion major (Bach the same way we did. That's what "He gets me every April Fool's who never showed up, so we gave elor of Arts in Christian Thought) to I'm working towards," Falwell Jr. Day. Every year, I fall for some Liberty University has had only him all the cleaning chores. He was graduate in 1984 with nearly a 4.0 said. thing," Becki said. two chancellors in its 36-year his getting written up every day," Fal GPA. The two were married in the Many years ago Falwell Jr. and tory. Dr. Jerry Falwell lead the uni well Jr. said with a laugh. "The Res Falwell Jr. was accepted at the Prayer Chapel on campus in 1987, Becki visited Natural Bridge with versity in a highly public manner, ident Director (Ed Gomes — who is Columbia University School of Law, after Falwell Jr. graduated from law his family and ate dinner at the casting a long shadow across Liber now the LU Football Chaplain) was but he chose to attend the Univer- school. He actually found out that hotel restaurant's buffet. Falwell ty Mountain as he drove with a pas in on it, so we couldn't he passed the bar exam Jr. scooped what he thought was sion while building the university. really get in trouble be- 44 after returning from mashed potatoes onto his plate. The university's second chancel cause we told him what their honeymoon. "He took a bite of it and found out lor and fourth president, Jerry Fal we were doing." For the last 20 years, what it was," Becki said. "So he took well Jr., has always been a "behind "The poor kid was they have lived on a farm a spoonful of it and said, 'Becki, try the scenes" man at Liberty Univer in so much trouble. He When asked if there was validity to the rumor in Bedford County with this, you're gonna love it!'" sity. He worked as in-house counsel never answered calls their children: Trey, who Much to her dismay, it was since 1988 and was Vice Chancellor to the Dean's office be is now a freshman at horseradish sauce. since 2003 until this year, when he cause he wasn't there. that he was a prankster while at Liberty, he Liberty, Wesley, 14, and "My eyes started burning and was thrust into the spotlight. The RAs were even Caroline, 7. watering, and Jerry's parents were Although Falwell Jr. said in the having prayer meetings Becki loves their prop sitting right across the table, so I opening convocation of the semes for him." responded, 'We had a good time.' erty because she grew up just ran to the bathroom and prayed ter that he had "avoided public Falwell Jr. has an on a farm in North Caro I could throw up. It was the nastiest speaking like the plague for the last endless reserve of simi lina. thing I've ever tasted in my life." 20 years," he has since made many lar stories, such as the "She's the one who Becki enjoys her husband's prac public addresses to the Liberty time he and his friends ft taught me all about tical jokes, but when asked what family and has received a positive released chickens into the cafeteria sity of Virginia School of Law. horses and how to operate a tractor, she really wanted students to know response. while wearing hooded masks. He The summer before his second a bulldozer and a backhoe," Falwell about Falwell Jr., she answered However, students want to know also fondly recalled late night trips year at law school was when he Jr. said. that he genuinely cares about other more about the new chancellor, to Hardee's to get biscuits. started dating his wife, Becki, al True to their love of outdoor ac people. such as the fact that Falwell Jr. was "I don't know when we slept," though he met her long before that. tivities, Falwell Jr. built a lake on "He's helped out so many people once a student himself— a mischie Falwell Jr. said. "There's something "I met Becki when she was 13 the property soon after purchasing in need, often by doing legal work vous student. about when you're that age * you and I was 18, so I had to wait until the land, so that his family could without charging them any mon When asked if there was validity don't need sleep." it was legal to date her," Falwell Jr. ride jet skis. ey." to the rumor that he was a prank Falwell Jr. has a quick wit and said, laughing. The family has two donkeys and "He's got a big heart." ster while at Liberty, he responded, never misses an opportunity to When the two finally started dat five horses, including Fred, one of "We had a good time." laugh or pull a prank. However, ing, Falwell Jr. remembered taking the horses Falwell Jr. and Becki Contact Jenni Thurman atjthur- When encouraged to provide de despite his antics at Liberty, he did her on dates to the Waffle House rode during their adventure in the [email protected]. Champion wins best overall newspaper By Kari Mitchell working. It was also a great honor to NEWS EDITOR bring home awards voted on by profes sionals in the field of photojournalism," The Liberty Champion won "Best Towers said. Overall Newspaper" in the Excellence in In addition, Jessica Weber, last year's Journalism competition. The awards cer assistant photo editor, received third emony was held during the seventh an place in the "Cartoon/Art/Infographic" nual Baptist Press Collegiate Journalism category for "Deflated field of dreams," a Conference in Nashville, Oct. 11-13. cartoon exposing the negative effect that Members of the Liberty Champion steroid and drug abuse by professional staff traveled to Nashville to attend the athletes has on their young fans. conference. Other schools competing against Lib-- "Most people view journalism as a sec erty in Division II included University of ularly dominated field. It was encouraging Mary Hardin-Baylor, which won second to meet successful Christian journalists in the best overall competition, and Bay whose faith has guided them throughout lor University, which placed third. their careers," said Eric Brown, the cur All second- and third-place winners rent Champion sports editor. were recognized at each general session. Awards were given in 32 categories. The overall school winners and the first Alex Towers, photo editor of the Champi place winners were recognized at the on, received second place for a black and closing ceremony. The keynote speaker of white feature photo of Mike Huckabee each session presented the awards. from Superconference and third place for a color news photo of Virginia Tech. Contact Kari Mitchell at kdmitchell2@ "Being at the conference was a great liberty.edu. experience. It was a great time for net PINES UAI.II.KI COMING SOON IN FRONT OF DEMOSS The fountain, standing at 19 feet, will be made of two different colors of marble. A cast-bronze eagle will sit on top of the tallest column. The water will cascade down the columns into a pool 17 inches wide and 22 inches deep. The "Liberty University" lettering will be done in brass. In addition, there will be a Liberty University transit station off University Bou levard in front ofDeMoss. The station is designed to prevent traffic backup. Construction of the fountain and new bus stop has an expected completion date of April 2008. t <4norh4 MTUESDAY, VOL. NO. HOMUOMttfQ rKtVttW Quiet Giant |% F1 Assistant Sports Editor Jake Petersen takes a K *\ look at this weekend's Homecoming football University of Virginia transfer Vince LP J game against Presbyterian College. Redd lets his game do me talking . i Lady Flames winning streak reaches seven ByAnjani Satonen SPORTS REPORTER The Lady Flames volleyball team had a very success ful week, sweeping all three of their opponents, East Tennessee State, Charleston Southern and Coastal Car olina. Impressively, all three wins were on the road and marked the Lady Flames seventh straight game with a shutout. The week started off with a victory over East Tennes see State 3-0 (30-24, 30-27, 30-24). The meeting be tween the two teams ended the Buccaneers 13-match home winning streak. The first game went fairly quick, with Liberty never trailing. Sophomore Chelaine Mc- Carty, who had eight kills and three blocks, and junior Ashley Webber, who had a 1.000 hitting average with five kills, helped make the difference in play. East Tennessee State led for most of the second game. LES SCHOFER The Flames did not get the go-ahead point until the score was 20-19. The score remained close for a couple of plays before Liberty was able to score six of the last eight points to lead the match 2-0. SSiSS-HS^——^ The Lady Flames continued to roll in the third game, jumping to a 9-2 lead against the Buccaneers. The un derclassmen helped the team win the last game, with four kills each by freshmen Karyl Bacon and Nicki Uftfcftf ¥ f* ©#f tMi Vl<, €Wfc&StW* SdUf HtltM 50-10 Scripko. Webber finished the match with a .818 per centage, and McCarty had 13 kills. Flames dominate in Big Please see VOLLEYBALL, B4 South Conference opener .fly Thomas Lourdeau two touchdowns while junior Zach Ter score, and it looked as though the teams SPORTS REPORTER rell chipped in by rushing for 72 yards were locked into an even battle. How and two scores of his own. ever, Liberty steadily pulled away with The Liberty Flames (4-3) opened Charleston Southern (CSU) struck 40 unanswered points. their Big South Conference play against first on their second play from scrim Liberty put together an eight-play Charleston Southern (3-4) on Saturday, mage just two minutes into the game as drive, resulting in a Jennings touch earning a dominant 50-10 victory on the quarterback Eli Byrd hit Dee Brown on down. On CSU's next possession, the road. a slant pass. After maneuvering his way defense again disrupted a threatening The game featured five takeaways by past the Liberty secondary, Brown found offense when senior outside linebacker the Flames defense and an offense that his way to the end zone for the score. Vince Redd picked off Byrd at the Liber put up double-digit points in each of Liberty answered immediately on ty 36-yard line and brought the ball back the four quarters (10, 10, 13 and 17 re their next drive, engineering an 11-play, into Charleston Southern territory. spectively) and did not turn the ball over 59-yard drive resulting in a 20-yard field Liberty managed yet another lengthy once. goal from Nick Greenbaum. drive before Greenbaum's field goal at Junior quarterback Brock Smith com On CSU's next possession, Pat Cavalry tempt was blocked. After the defense pleted 50 percent of his passes (11-22) picked off a Byrd pass and returned it to forced a three-and-out, Greenbaum re with one touchdown and 195 yards. The the Charleston Southern 29-yard line. sponded with a 33-yard field goal with Flames offense also mustered 283 yards Four plays later, Terrell rushed 16 yards 34 seconds left to put the Flames ahead on the ground, averaging 6.3 yards per for the touchdown, giving Liberty a 10-7 20-10 going into halftime. LADY JANITORS?— The volleyball team knocked off Coastal carry. lead. Carolina on Oct. 20, earning its seventh consecutive sweep. Junior tailback Rashad Jennings led Charleston Southern soon answered Please see FOOTBALL, B5 the ground assault with 131 yards and with a field goal of its own, tying the KEVIN GBIDD Lady Flames beat Southern Virginia and Francis Marion By JeMtca Carniol Freshman Brittany Bench fired a first 15 minutes of the second half, se RIGHTING THE SNIP - SPORTS REPORTER shot into the goal at 12:18 after tak nior Kendall Bartholomew was able The women s swcer ing control of an attempted clear to score three goals. Bartholomew's team confirmed to J Ml The Lady Flames women's soccer from the Knights. Just over a minute first goal came off of a penalty kick at improve with two more ^. , team's record improved noticeably later, Oberlin scored her second goal the 46th minute and, just four min wu\* U»t Viwk lTw ^7^ as they claimed two victories this of the game after gaining control of a utes later, Bartholomew struck again week the lady Names M past week. loose ball. At the 28:04 mark, junior with her second goal. Her final goal wl pia*, t+w brunt of Last Tuesday, the Lady Flames Mallory Neff scored her first goal of of the game was assisted by fresh the* ftk' sdw&ie. handily defeated the Southern Vir the season when senior Tanya Payne men Caitlyn Riley in the 55th minute JI 1 JAI ginia Lady Knights by a score of 9-0. dropped her the ball at the midfield. and put the Lady Flames ahead for ^H Liberty picked up the first goal of Liberty earned another goal before good 9-0. the game at the 8:30 mark when ju the half when freshman Alyssa An Junior Carly Miller scored her first nior Amy Oberlin scored off of a pass dersen crossed the ball over to her collegiate goal during the second half from senior Suzanne Edwards in the freshman teammate Maria Owen, at the 49th minute and freshman center of the goal box. The goal be who was able to connect with the goalie Lauren Kamphuis earned her gan a Liberty scoring spree in which goal. first collegiate shutout in the victory. v V ^^^ seven different Liberty players were The Lady Flames were ahead 5-0 able to find the net. at the half and did not let up. In the Please see WOMEN'S SOCCER, B2 1—'.— 8 Week Full of Wins for Liberty Sports This Week's Games at LU Volleyball vs. Coastal Carolina | W 3-0 Women's Soccer vs. Francis Marion IW 1-0 Men's Soccer vs. Presbyterian | 7 p.m. D Volleyball vs. High Point | 7 p.m. Football vs. Charleston Southern IW 50-10 Men's Soccer vs. UNCAsheville IW 2-0 Football vs. Presbyterian 11 p.m. Volleyball vs. Charleston Southern | W 3-0 Women's Soccer vs. Southern Virginia | W 9-0 D Women's Soccer vs. Coastal Carolina | 6 p.m. TUESDAY, October 23, 20.,- PAGEB2, Liberty Champion Flames hockey splits weekend with Div. IIFGCU Scott Beech sat in the penalty box. Handy elaborated, "We had op point that snuck over the pads of The Flames would answer before portunities to win the hockey game, FGCU goalie Nick Fernandez. the period ended, however, as ju and (capitalizing) is just one of The final score of Saturday's nior Kevin Hendrix and freshman those things that we have to do." game was 9-0. Kyle Dodgson would combine to The penalties continued to rack "Yesterday we wanted to be he score a goal while their team was up on Saturday evening, when just roes. Tonight we just wanted to get down two men, an event rarely seen 30 seconds into the game, senior the job done," said Associate Head in hockey. Jimmy Stewart was called for trip Coach Jeff Boettger. "We had a pas Dodgson picked off a pass on ping, giving FGCU the first power sion. The guys didn't play down to FGCU's power play, and it was off to play. Senior Mike Binnie turned their level." the races. Hendrix followed behind, them away on any chance they had, When asked whether he was forming a two-on-one, and buried though, as he made several early tested during the game, Binnie said, the pass as Eagles goalie Andrew saves. "When it was closer, yes. But we got Kobrin dove across the crease. The Nine minutes into the game, Lib the bounces and we did what wc lead was short-lived lead, however, erty got on the board as freshman had to do." as the Eagles scored two goals in Kyle Dodgson scored on a third- Handy agreed. "I think our men the third period to take a 3-2 lead. ditch effort, plugging a second re tality was different. We played a full With nine minutes left to go in the bound under Kobrin's pads. Less 60 minutes of hockey tonight." third, the Flames were able to an than a minute later, senior Kevin Bauman explained it further. "We swer as freshman Jonathan Chung Dykstra did almost the same thing, had a little talk before the game and scored on the power play. scoring off a rebound and giving got the guys all on the same page. It This is how the Flames made it to Liberty a 2-0 lead. all stems from hard work, and no overtime, a rare sight at the LaHaye The second period allowed the body quit." Ice Center. After killing off a slash Flames to score four more goals, Masterton did not play Friday but ing penalty by captain Zac Bau- as freshman Eric Reynolds, ju scored two goals when placed on a man, the team found themselves nior Pete Masterton, senior Aaron line with Chung and sophomore Nlt'K POOLB down again as Bauman was called Mackenzie and junior John Langa- Ryan Hoefler. By Will Luper II team. The Eagles came out of the for tripping. The Eagles capitalized, beer each put one in the net, cueing "It was tough watching your team SPORTS REPORTER locker room with determination, and the Flames went home empty- a goalie change from FGCU. Mack lose," he said. "I knew tonight that and the Flames were knocked back handed, suffering a 4-3 overtime enzie and Langabeer's goals came we'd come back and have a good The Flames men's hockey team on their heels. loss. just 22 seconds apart at the end of game." When asked how he scored split a two-game series with the As head coach Kirk Handy put "No one in.the room likes losing," the period. his two goals, Masterton laughed Eagles of Florida Gulf Coast Uni it, "I think they just outworked us. I said Bauman. "We've just go to for As the third period began, the and said, "I'm just closing my eyes versity (FGCU) this past weekend, don't feel we played a strong game, get about tonight and come back goal fest continued with Master- when I shoot." dropping an overtime decision on and they battled hard." strong tomorrow." ton's second of the night and a goal The Flames return to action this Friday before dominating the ice Senior Dalton Stoltz was between When asked about his strong by. freshman Stephen Moller just Saturday night for a one-game- on Saturday. Liberty scored a total the pipes and kept the Flames alive performance, Stoltz kept the effort 29 seconds into the period, giving weekend against Stony Brook. The of 11 goals in the two games. through the first period, turning team-focused. the Flames four goals in a span of puck will drop at 7:30 p.m. Friday night started off with a away 13 shots. Nine minutes into "It's embarrassing to lose. We are 54 seconds of game time. Macken level ofcompetition that the Flames the second period, though, the Ea definitely the better team, and to zie added his second of the night Contact Will Luper at wluper@ were not expecting from a Division gles drew first blood as sophomore night we beat ourselves," he said. as well, slamming a shot from the liberty.edu. WOMEN'S SOCCER: Big South Tournament on horizon Continued from Bl Rachel Hetrick each took let up the second half. At hold on to the l-o lead and the things that we want to do night. Everybody knows that shots on goal in the final 15 the 49:00 mark, sophomore improve their record to 4-8 with the tactics we have tried we played pretty well, these On Thursday, the Lady minutes of the half, result Heather Bowling came close overall on the season. to implement over the sea things happen in soccer. We Flames played a tighter match ing in five saves for the half to scoring on a header that Freshman Ashley Nyholt son." did not play poorly; we just against the Francis Marion by Lady Patriot goalkeeper was deflected off the cross was able to save two penalty On Saturday, , the Lady got beat by an unfortunate Lady Patriots. Throughout Jacque Sutphin. Liberty out- bar. shot attempts from Francis Flames played conference goal. We have to make sure the first half, each team fired shot the Lady Patriots 9-5 for At 55:13 Liberty scored Marion in the second half and rival High Point University. we get back on the winning shots. the half. their first goal when sopho prevented the Lady Patriots The game remained score trail on Tuesday," Price said. Oberlin, Payne and senior Liberty's offense did not more Christina McDonald from being able to score the less and went into overtime. Radford will travel to the passed the ball to junior Mal- rest of the game, finishing The Lady Flames had taken Liberty soccer field for a lory Neff in the center of the with five saves. 12 shot attempts throughout conference game against the EDUCATION* box. Neff was able to drill the Regarding the victories, the game, and High Point re Lady Flames Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. Liberty will host Coastal Car RESEARCH & ball into the goal to make the women's head soccer coach corded eight. score 1-0. olina on Saturday evening at I- OUNDATION, INC. James Price said, "We just Just two and a half minutes Exctilcttct in dinted trial tervkt since i 9~? The Lady Flames would got a little bit better at doing into overtime, High Point for 6 p.m. in another Big South ward Jen Evans scored off of Conference matchup. We are expanding our subject database a corner kick from Karolina to include people that may have the Straby, giving the Panthers a following conditions: BROWNSTGNE 1-0 victory. 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' CAP & GOWN PICTURES eco4 • $5 OFF FOR STUDENTS OFFERED FREE ALL WEEK unlcxgeltuble Itwith this coupon only (one per customer TUESDAY, October 23, 2007 PAGE B3, Liberty Champion Tennis teams head to regionals after successful season By Adam Trent returning players and a very moti Commonwealth University and the have a better understanding of what mine regional and national rank mNTKIIin'lNO UKPORTKK vated and talented incoming class of College of William and Mary. it takes to win at this level," said ings. More importantly, they allow players, I feel we have a great start Some of the more notable results Johnson. the team to try different strategies The Liberty Flames men's and on that foundation," he said. from this tournament was a 6-3,6-3 On Oct. 7-9, the Lady Flames, and different doubles pairings to be women's tennis teams have re Sept. 21-23 saw the men compet revenge win by sophomore Juan went up against some tough com more prepared for the spring sea cently completed one of the best fall ing at the Hampton Roads Colle Reyes over Richmond's Matt Farina. petition of their own at the Virginia son," said Johnson. seasons in program histoiy before giate Invitational, hosted By Old Do At the Mary Washington tourna Tech Hokie Invite. The tourna The most important fall tourna heading into their regional tourna minion University (ODU). Some of ment, Farina had defeated Reyes. ment featured players from ranked ment is the Intercollegiate Tennis ments this week. the big results from this tournament Sophomore Louis Steyn posted a teams like Virginia Tech, Davidson, Association Indoor Regional. This The women's team, which boast were wins by seniors Jarda Marshall, Ohio State and year, UVa. hosted the men's and ed the I7th-ranked recruiting class Trojan and Sebastian Pena 44 Eastern Michigan. It also ODU hosted the women's. Sopho among mid-majors, has done excep over players from ranked featured players from Big more Louis Steyn won his first round tionally well. The men have also im teams like Old Dominion South rivals Winthrop qualifying match against University proved dramatically. and Drexel University in the If fall results are the measuring stick, and Radford. of South Carolina Upstate's Sebas The men's team began its fall sea A-Flight. Highlighting the event tian Gonzales 6-2,6-1. son by competing at the University While the men were at and they usually are, we are anxiously was sophomore Fabiana Freshman Jordan Jenkins became of Mary Washington Kickoff Clas ODU, the Lady Flames com Gouveia and freshman the first Lady Flame to ever advance sic on Sept. 7-8. Last year, they only peted at the Residence Inn awaiting the start of the spring season. Hannah Fick capturing beyond the first round at the re won six matches at this event. This Wolfpack Invitational host the Flight C doubles title. gional tournament, defeating UVa.'s year, they tripled that total by win ed by North Carolina State. -HEAD COACH CHRIS JOHNSON In singles, Gouveia was Lara Alexander 6-4, 7-5. Jenkins ning 18 matches. Although several players the runner-up in Flight E later fell to the tournament's overall The next weekend, the women's had to fight injuries, Lib- and was one of five Lady number-one seed. team then hosted the first ever erty's team continued to 7? Flames to place in the top "This spring should be drastically Liberty Fall Classic and the play show its strength. Junior six of each flight. different from the last. If fall results ers went 19-5 against competition Ekaterina Kuznetsova and freshman 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 win over William and Fick and freshman Stephanie are the measuring stick, and they from Longwood, James Madison Jordan Jenkins each claimed third Mary's Varun Pandit and eventually Brown each recorded wins over usually are, we are anxiously await and Lynchburg College. Head Coach place in their Flight A draws. advanced to the consolation finalso f players from Virginia Tech to place ing the start of the spring season. Chris Johnson commented about The next weekend, the men com his draw. Freshman Leandro Schuj- third and fifth in their respec Coaches do not like to make too how his teams performed so well at peted for the first time in the Vir mann also had two wins at this tour tive flights. Jenkins placed sixth many predictions, but this spring their first two tournaments. ginia State Collegiate Open hosted nament. in Flight A after defeating senior could be one to remember for Lib "Last year when I arrived it was by the University of Virginia. This "Last year we had a very young Kelsey Linville, the top player for erty tennis," said Johnson. clear that we needed a strong foun tournament featured some of the men's team with five of eight fresh Davidson, and Marshall's Jessica dation before we could start the strongest competition from highly men players. This year we have one Keener. Contact Adam Trent at jatrent@ building process. With some strong ranked schools like UVa., Virginia freshman, and I think all the players "Fall tournaments help deter liberty.edu. my my m m muni EEDOM OWI WON WAVETD LEAN OUT mMY DORM WINDOW WITH MY HEAD TILTED 45 DEGREES TO GET RECEPTION. U.S. Cellular* offers you a 30-Day Network Trial that gives you the space and the freedom to make sure your phone works where you want to use it and not just where you're forced to use it. U.S. Cellular is wireless where you matter most?M * . US. Cellular getusc.com 1-888-BUY-USCC ^^ Kyocera Strobe 30-Day Guarantee: Customer is responsible (or any diaiyes incurred pnor to leturn. € 2007 U.S. Cellular Corporation. B4, Liberty Champion TUESDAY, October 23, 2007 ,1H, ans,m,l, <«1lrianint,r u He's a multi-faceted player who allows us to scheme against offenses. When you have a guy at his size who can move around like he does, he causes offensive coordinators problems. • Linebacker Coach Rob Wlmberley 55 I.KS SCHOFER Flames outside linebacker Vince Redd leads by example coach Danny Rocco. "For all the things that ing sure his presence is felt. The 6-foot-6, "He's a great motivator," Wimberly said. By Thonuuf Lourdeau he's done here, his work ethic has really im 265 pound linebacker runs with an incredible "It's not that he's loud and demonstrative; you SPORTS REPORTER pressed me." speed and quickness that allows the Flames just see how he does everything you ask on Redd and Rocco first developed their rela defense to confuse opposing offenses. game day. He makes so many plays for our Some individuals on a football team always tionship when they were both at the Univer "I fit in perfectly to the system because it younger guys to see that they admire him." seem to radiate natural leadership. Whether sity of Virginia. allows me to play defensive end and outside Despite his impact on and off the field, it is their ability to rile up their team before "I was his position coach for two years," said linebacker in certain situations," said Redd. Redd says he is never fully satisfied with his the game or deliver that important halftime Rocco, who originally recruited Redd out of "He's a multi-faceted player who allows us performance. speech, they always seem to know exactly Tennessee. "I was tracking Vince's circum to scheme against offenses," Wimberly said. "I never see that I've done great. I can al what to say. stances (at Virginia) as I came down here." "When you have a guy at his size who can ways improve on something. My goal is to In the case of senior outside linebacker Redd transferred to Liberty prior to the move around like he does, he causes offen make every play. Obviously you can't do that, Vince Redd, it is not about knowing what to 2006 season after being dismissed by Al Groh sive coordinators problems." so I'm never satisfied," he said. say but more importantly knowing what to in spring practice. Redd made it clear that his Statistically, Redd ranks fifth on the team After some initial setbacks in his college do. With a reputation among his teammates decision to come to Liberty was a no-brainer. in total tackles (38) and is tied for first in football career, Redd has rebounded to be for being soft spoken, Redd prefers to do his "Basically Coach Rocco had a spot open for sacks (three), but perhaps more important come one of the most dominant players on talking on the field. me, and everything worked out," he said. to the team is the leadership he provides to the Flames' defense. Second opportunities "Vince Redd is a quiet leader," said line "(Vince) got to meet the coaches and play some of the younger players. do not always come, but Redd has taken full backer coach Robert Wimberly. "He loves to ers, and I think he felt very comfortable with "I speak up about anything the coach has to advantage of his. communicate and make sure everybody un the program and the university," said Rocco. say," said Redd. "I've been in the defense for derstands what's going on on the field." While Redd may not be the loudest player so long that I do have some input on what to Contact Thomas Lourdeau at tlourdeau@ "He does lead by example," said head on the field, he certainly has no trouble mak do or what to look for." liberty.edu. VOLLEYBALL: Creeping up on first place Winthrop Continued from 81 swept in its home contest in the third game The Lady Flames final victory came against with an 11-2 run and the help of blockers Mc- as the match saw 14 ties. A10-3 and 10-4 run the Lady Chanticleers of Coastal Carolina on Carty and Webber. On Friday night, Liberty held the same fate gave the Lady Flames the edge that the home Saturday afternoon in South Carolina (31-29, The home team answered with another in a 3-0 sweep against Charleston Southern team could not match. Twenty-seven digs 30-24, 30-23). This match was much closer five-point run but the Lady Flames went over (30-14, 30-20, 30-28). An 18-5 run with the proved to be the difference-maker as Liberty than the final score showed. top of them with their explosive offensive and help of Bacon's serving and two kills capped finished off the Lady Buccaneers. The home team jumped out to 17-13 lead, dominating defense for their seventh straight off an easy first-game win for the Lady "I wasn't worried about winning in three. forcing Pinder to call a timeout. The Liberty shutout victory. Flames. That was not our main objective tonight," answered with a 6-2 run, giving them their The three wins improve the Lady Flames The second game proved to be a bit more Head Coach Shane Pinder said after the vic first lead of the day. They scored five out of record to 17-7 overall, and 7-1 in the confer competitive in the early stages. It was not un tory. "It was icing on the cake to do so, how the last seven points and won the extended ence, just a half game behind first place Win til the score was tied at 19 before junior Jes ever. I was more concerned with how we game one. Liberty finished with 28 digs. throp with three straight*home games next sica Nelson scored six straight points. This were playing on our side, in continuing our The second game was much like the first. on their schedule. helped push the Flames back into action, and run of strong play. We controlled the first two Junior Alysson Sanders helped the Lady "We're going to get a very focused effort they did not stop until they won the second games, but they put pressure on us, served Flames take the lead at 23-22. She served for from every team we face at this point. I'm game. tough and got us out of our system during four points as Liberty went on a game-ending proud of our kids. No matter what situation Nelson described the push, saying, "We game three." 8-1 run. they're being put in, they're answering," Pin stayed confident in each other and stayed to "We regained our composure in a tough During the third game it was the Lady der said. gether the whole match. Through their runs environment and closed out the match with Chanticleers turn for a run. Coastal Caro and the hostile environment, we kept up our a pair of big plays. It was really great for our lina's 5-1 push after the score was notched at Contact Anjani Salonen at asalonen@lib- composure and played with intensity." young players to come in and get such an im nine forced Liberty to respond if they wanted erty.edu. Charleston Southern tried its best not to be pressive win." to get back in the game. They did just that COOKIES FOR |; 'r°r more information or to place an order contact: MISSIONS I Avelyn Castillo 0(718} 664-7900 - variety of cookies - Special orders are accepted I m\jftQ Restaurant &" deception Half i JffiaMSfinneri s brought tcfybur table in bowls and platters ana served family sjyie. ^ G/ukc&, (>j tarfr eui/res per hiUe: Marina^ beef tips • Oven Fried Chicken Friedf founder* Pork BBQ Baby Back Ribs Fried Shrimp • Grilled Ham Steaks 'Virginia Pork BBQ " c./" /? /* //V" WHY I SHOULD COME TO J JiuCt' ClLs/ieS UlCULtlt'tb' Macaroni and Cheese • Whipped Potatoes • Green Beans Sweet Potato Casserole • Corn Pudding LIBERTY SEMINARY... 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Our faculty regularly lead trips to mission fields. «*** - sm - 24?s desire to see God's will done in this world. Sit&uty Aw/fp~ S:Opim / www.liberty.edu/lts TUESDAY, October 23, 2007 PAGE B5, Liberty Champion Flames gear up for Homecoming game against Presbyterian focus on the football team itself and highlight and contain wide receiver Terrance Butler, what exactly they have done so far in their who ranks sixth in the nation in total receiv first season as a Division I Football Champi ing yards with 762. onship Subdivision (FCS) participant. Junior linebacker Nick Hursky, who is sec Although the Blue Hose are not an official ond on the Flames squad with 49 tackles, ex Big South Conference member — they will plained his feelings about what he looks for be next year — they have had the chance to ward to most for Saturday's game. show their skills against a couple of current "Definitely the crowd. It's usually the biggest Big South teams. On Oct. 13, Presbyterian crowd of the year, and we are really excited. defeated the Keydets of Virginia Military In Also, it gives you a chance to see all the old stitute on the road by a convincing score of kids you played with and everyone's families. 45-21, gaining 553 yards of total offense (280 Basically, I'm expecting another really good rushing, 273 passing). game," Hursky said. This past Saturday, the Blue Hose erased a Rocco echoed his player's comments on the 24-point deficit in a come-from-behind vic role the fans play on the game. tory at Coastal Carolina. The win increased "The fans play an unbelievable role. I think By Jake Petersen their winning streak to four games, which the fans are really what make the game spe they carry into Saturday afternoon's show cial. We've been touched and excited with down with the Flames. everything we've seen on campus in terms of "I've yet to really have a chance to see them fan support and everything Jeff Barber and on film," Rocco said. "Last year they had a his staff have done." very solid football team playing in the SAC On paper, the matchup between the Flames Conference of Division II, which is a very and the Blue Hose looks like a good one. strong conference. I've followed their scores While both teams boast a potent offensive at GRAPHIC BY JESSE PERRY for the last few games and I know they're tack, defense is the name of the game for the more of a 'pass first' operation. They are go Flames. ing to be a very formidable opponent; we're Someone once said, "offense sells tickets, Homecoming — the time of the year when a mystery in and of itself. What exactly does going to have our hands full, so we've got to defense wins games," and that will make the former students and athletes alike return to Blue Hose mean? After tediously searching be ready to go." difference. the glory days of college for just one week Presbyterian's athletic Web site and, after When Rocco does have a chance to watch With Saturday's game shaping up to be an end a year. But what would Homecoming be attempts to Google and AskJeeves failed, I Presbyterian game film, he will certainly no instant classic between one current and one without a footbalbgame? After last weekend's found that the name attempts to mimic those tice why the Blue Hose currently rank first future Big South opponent, Rocco and com 50-10 shellacking of Charleston Southern, teams like the Red Sox and White Sox of Bos among all FCS teams in passing yards with pany will look to avenge last season's 14-13 the Flames will now prepare for this Satur ton and Chicago. Originally dubbed the Blue 354 yards per game. In addition, the Blue heartbreaking Homecoming loss to William day's contest at Williams Stadium. Their op Stockings, the nickname eventually was ab Hose are averaging 486 yards in total offense and Mary by "hosing" Presbyterian. ponent? The Presbyterian College Blue Hose. breviated to the name Blue Hose. (third in nation) and 39 points per game Many, including Head Coach Danny Roc- Despite its lackluster name, Presbyterian (ninth in nation). Contact Jake Petersen at jtpetersen@lib- co, do not know much about the Presbyte has been making quite a name for itself in the In order to win, the defense will need to put erty.edu. rian football team. The team name alone is college football realm. With that, I decided to constant pressure on quarterback Tim Webb yj With this Saturdays game shaping up to be an instant classic between one current and one future Big South opponent, Rocco and company will look to avenge last seasons 14-13 heartbreaking Homecoming loss to William and Mary by "hosing" Presbyterian. j/^ - { - Jake Petersen, Assistant Sports Editor, Liberty Champion n ; FOOTBALL: Jennings and Terrell lead Flames to 50-10 win Continued from Bl "The last thing I told to Chuckie coming out of the locker room was that he had a great The defense picked up where they left off week of practice," Rocco said, according to the in the second half, not allowing Charleston News & Advance. "I'm really a believer in that Southern to establish any rhythm on offense. if you practice well, you're usually going to play Of the Buccaneers seven second half posses pretty well." sions, six resulted in a punt or turnover, the With the ball placed at their own 20 yard only exception being the final drive that ended line, the Flames quickly moved downfield 80 as time expired. yards in six plays, the last of which was a 19- Jennings scored his second touchdown of the yard completion by Smith to senior tight end night with 9:08 remaining in the third quarter Chris Luck. as all of Liberty's 57 yards on the drive came "For a couple of seconds there, I couldn't see on the ground with rushes by Terrell, Jennings the ball at all," said Luck, according the News & and Smith. However, the special teams suf Advance. "I looked up and saw it, then it faded fered another blow as Greenbaum's extra point away. Then I saw the ball at the very end and attempt was blocked. caught it." With Liberty leading 26-10, the offenses ex Liberty tacked on another field goal by changed punts for much of the quarter before Greenbaum, his third of the day, as well as a Charleston Southern wide receiver Markus Terry Williams touchdown to put the Flames Murry fumbled the ball on a reverse inside the ahead by 40. CSU 20-yard line. Sophomore defensive line The Flames had 481 yards of total offense men Trey Jacobs recovered the ball, giving the while allowing 319 and holding the Buccaneers Liberty offense its best starting field position to just 2.3 yards per carry. Sophomore defen of the day. sive back Tim Torrence led the way defensively Three plays later, Terrell rushed five yards with seven tackles. up the middle for the score, putting the Flames With the win, Liberty moves into a sole pos ahead 33-10. session of first place in the Big South. The CSU responded by marching down the field Flames return home this Saturday to face fu on 12 plays, setting up third and goal at the ture Big South foe Presbyterian at 1 p.m. as part Liberty five-yard line. of the university's Homecoming festivities. Junior quarterback Sidney Bryant hurled a pass to the end zone that was picked off by Contact Thomas Lourdeau at tlourdeau® sophomore defensive back Chuck Duffy, who liberty.edu. kneeled for the touchback. Official Pizza of Liberty Flames Athletics 2007 Domino's Pizza erty Champion's Student Value Menu only - $7.99 #1 One Large Cheese or 1 -Topping Pizza coupon code 9601 #2 One Medium 2-Topplng Pizza a a 20oz. 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There have been scenes that Vandergriff said Liberty students do enjoy He officiated a wedding at the site of Scare "ScareMare: The House of Death" is an have been repeated over the years simply be participating in ScareMare, but the long Mare a few years ago. Although that might event that draws in close to 300 volunteers cause it is so hard to come up with new ones. nights can be tiring. After 30 minutes of seem creepy to some, the House of Death was and 20,000 people a year. The inside of the house must conform to scaring people, it can get repetitive, he said. perfect for the couple's wedding ceremony, Dr. Steve Vandergriff of Center for Youth the fire and building codes and have signs That is when he reminds them there is a he said. Ministries coordinates ScareMare and makes that issue warnings to people attending the bigger picture at hand. "The couple met at ScareMare, and they sure the event goes on, no matter what. Van event. Eight to 10 people have gone to the The bigger picture is ScareMare's purpose wanted to get married there," said Vanderg dergriff said that planning starts the day after emergency room from having panic attacks. of getting others to think about eternal life. riff. Scaremare is over. Vandergriff said signs are posted so these cir This is clarified at the end of the event, when He said there have been two proposals on "ScareMare is like running a business or a cumstances can be avoided. people are led to preaching tents where Lib the property as well. farm — there is always something to do," said Another obstacle that faces the workers erty students present the Gospel. Former Youth Ministry Coordinator Gor Vandergriff. of ScareMare is the weather. Last year there This year is senior Cale Duncan's first time don Luff created the House of Death in 1973. From August to November, planning kicks was more rain than usual, which affected the preaching at ScareMare. Luff was described by Vandergriff as a "plain, into full gear. One of the most difficult parts attendance rate. The monsoon rains forced "It was really neat to preach the Gospel to old, hard worker." of putting the event on is all of the construc ScareMare to be shut down. people of different backgrounds who would Vandergriff said it was because of Luffs tion that is involved. Vandergriff said there "We still had 1,000 people one night when not usually show up at church," said Dun hard work ethic that the House of Death are so many details that go into making the it downpoured, so the volunteers stuck it can. made it this far. event work that volunteers are usually ex out," said Vandergriff. Last year in the preaching tents, 4,300 ScareMare is open Oct. 25-27 beginning at hausted on opening day. ScareMare could not be possible without people made professions of faith. The ulti dusk and ending at 11 p.m. One of the difficult parts of the process is the dedicated student volunteers who run the mate goal of ScareMare is to see people's lives coming up with scenes for the house. show, said Vandergriff. Volunteers come from changed, and for more than 35 years that is Contact Christi Corbin at sccorbin@lib- Ideas are usually suggestions from stu many majors at Liberty University. Most stu what the event has done. erty.edu. TUESDAY, October 23, 2007 PAGEB7, Liberty Champion Halloween Happenings: Lynchburg community gets festive By Kate Fletcher LIFE! REPORTER There are many different activities going on in the community during this year's Halloween season. This past week end, many churches had fall harvests and festivals for church families and mem bers of the community to celebrate fall. On Halloween, most students plan on participating in their normal Wednes day activities, which include attending church. Brett Merritt said, "I'll probably be go ing to my friend's costume party." Other students said they would be working or doing homework, while oth ers plan to seek out what the local area has to offer. Lynchburg College has a trick-or-treat event for the children in the community. The student body wanted to have a safe alternative for the kids in the surround ing community. Families are invited to be on campus from 6 until 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 31 to trick-or-treat around the cam pus dorms and surrounding houses. Sweet Briar College did not want to be left out, either. They are having a 45- minute-long tour of the scary places on campus. The tour costs $5 and is going to be done every day from 5 to 6 p.m., Oct. 26 - 30. In the community, there are a number of fall-related activities. Thomas Road Baptist Church is hosting a free carnival for kids on Oct. 31. The carnival will serve as an alternative to the traditional Hal loween outings and will start at 6 p.m. West Lynchburg Baptist Church is also having a free harvest party. The party goes from 6 to 7:30 p.m. There will be carnival games, clowns, free candy, Video game uses Internet to unite fans an inflatable bouncer and other exciting things to do. By Chridtie Mender on their player of choice. All in people go out and kill other peo "Many gamers use the In This coming weekend, Camp Kum-Ba- LIFE! REPORTER all, the tournament was intense ple. It is deeper than that." ternet to play with and against Yah's third annual Pumpkin Carving Fes and taken seriously by many. After three years of produc other people. Like the television tival is being held. It will include a Creepy The video game Halo has be While some cannot get enough tion, Halo 3 was released on Sept. and film industries, game makers Critters Nature Program, high ropes come a national phenomenon, of the video game, others are ask 25, according to the New York have come under criticism for in course, hot dogs, s'mores and more. On with people from all over the ing, what is so enticing and ad Times. cluding violent scenes in games," Saturday, Oct. 27, from 1 to 4 p.m. they country competing in tourna dicting about it anyway? The much anticipated instal according to an article by the New will be celebrating the fun of fall with $5 ments to see who can remain the According to graduate student lation of the game series "...com York Times. donations suggested. last one standing. Aaron Grijalva, the competition pletes the saga of Master Chief, • "I don't think it causes vio The Forest Knights of Columbus will Hundreds of students gathered is what draws him to the game. an interstellar commando, and lence, but it really just depends host their eighth annual Haunted House. for a Halo Tournament hosted by "It is the competition, man his battle to save humanity from on how serious you take it," com There will be scary scenes in a haunted Student Life on Saturday, Oct. against man, and you don't want hostile aliens," according to the ments Messer. wood for about a quarter of a mile. It 20. The passionate gamers of Lib to lose," Grijalva said. "It is a New York Times. According to Microsoft.com, costs $4 per person and all proceeds go erty University brought their fan pride issue." Freshman Michael Messer the first Halo edition was released to help the mentally challenged of South clubs to cheer them on in pursuit The game's graphics make it reiterates the whole idea of the on Nov. 15, 2001, and it trig west Virginia. Last year, the spooky path of being the last person remain seem more realistic, and with game. gered a phenomenon in the gam raised $3,500 with 800 visitors. ing in the competition. crime rates on the rise, some "It is a killing game — you try ing world. Halo 2 followed three If students wish to celebrate the fall, Each player sat in front of a wonder if video games like Halo to kill as many people as you can years later on Nov. 9, 2004. there are plenty of opportunities. It is also television that was connected to have encouraged violence in (without) you, yourself being Whatever the mystery of the a great season for LU students to get out three other televisions so that the those who are avid players. killed," said Messer. game, it serves as entertainment into the community and help with events Halo enthusiasts were able to play "I don't think it necessarily According to the New York for millions around the world. going on for the children of Lynchburg. against each other. Behind each damages society," said David Gi- Times, the average age of game player stood a group of onlookers ammaresi, who is familiar with players is approximately 30 years Contact Christie Messer at Contact Kate Fletcher at kgfletcher@ who were advising and cheering the game. "I don't think it makes old. [email protected]. liberty.edu. Every year when ScareMare's talities, and in 2004 alone, almost House of Death opens its doors to 42 thousand people were killed in people of all ages for some scary highway accidents nationwide, ac excitement, something happens. cording to Accident-Help-USA.org. Minds start ticking and thoughts of Experiencing such a horrific life after death start working their event will definitely get one think way into ing about eternal life. participants' My older sister's coworker had brains, caus such an experience recently that re ing many ally left him shaken. people to get He was driving on the highway, saved. heading home from work late one The many night, when a torrential down scenes at pour started. As he was just cruis ScareMare ing along, his car suddenly hydro include peo planed, causing him to spin out of ple chasing control and crash into the guardrail. others with Still trying to comprehend what had chainsaws as well as other creative just happened, he got out of his car NICK I'OOI i: themes. Although I did not see it to take a look at the damage. trailer careen into another vehicle, purpose of one's life on earth. When Although ScareMare is a creative this year, the scene that usually He then heard a loud noise and instantly killing the other car's driv these moments come, 1 believe it is way to get people thinking about stands out to me the most is the car turned just in time to see a tractor er. a Christian's duty to be ready to an God and eternal life, it cannot com crash scene. trailer headed his way. He immedi Shaken up as to what he just wit swer the swarm of questions that pare to the real life experiences Perhaps it affects me so because ately jumped over the guardrail and nessed and knowing that only by a tend to follow. that are a constant reminder of our a car crash is more likely to occur ran down the ravine separating the miracle he survived, he then called As Jon Foreman, Switchfoot's small fragility in this world that is than having someone run you down two highways. my sister to tell her what had hap lead singer, said in this past week's so desperate for God. with a chainsaw. The screeching of wheels and pened. story for the Champion, "Life is According to UnitedJustice.com, crushing of metal could be heard as It is moments like these that can short, life is a bullet, and it ends so Contact Natasha Kormanik at car accidents account for more than his vehicle was destroyed. He then really propel a person into seeking fast. While it lasts, 1 want to be liv [email protected]. 94 percent of all transportation fa turned in time to see the tractor the meaning of eternal life and the ing for what's most important." 1 TUESDAY, October 23,2007 PAGEB8, Liberty Champion NICK POOLI: ScareMare: Discover your worst nightmare By Miranda Canady ScareMare is to present a message One room in particular is a room church in their hometown. Lynch sudden noises and clowns. If you LIFE! REPORTER of life and hope after going through filled with many doors. Here, par burg residents are sent to members can't handle this...go home." a house of death. While our overall ticipants are encouraged to seek of Thomas Road Baptist Church for Freshman Racquel Robertson With fall festivities in full bloom, purpose is outreach, we also want their own way through the room, further guidance. said, "ScareMare was definitely Liberty University's annual Scare people to have a 'frightful' experi frantically hurrying to find the only The project includes a cast of scary. The chainsaws were probably Mare began its three-weekend run ence as well." door that will lead them out. Later, 200 Liberty students who volunteer the scariest to me." on Oct. 11. The production, now in Upon entering, participants of after exiting the house, participants their time in shifts in order to make ScareMare is open Oct. 25-27 its 36th year, combines the season ScareMare are taken through a are taken to a tent where the Gos ScareMare a success. beginning at dusk and ending at 11 al fear of a haunted house with the woody area filled with spooky crea pel is presented. The room with Freshman Bethany Sgandurra p.m. timeless gospel message. tures lurking in every dark shad the many doors is referenced as an said, "I think ScareMare was a lot The cost is $8 per person. There The idea for ScareMare sprung ow. Participants are then hurried analogy that Christ is the only way of fun, and I thought it was a re is a group discount of $6 per per from a group of youth staff seek through a dark tunnel leading to a to heaven. ally interesting and different way son on groups of 10 or more. Also, ing an outreach for teenagers in large haunted house. Just in the first weekend alone, of getting the Gospel across to the onThursday night students can get the Lynchburg area. The idea was The haunted house is full of the ministry saw about 435 salva unsaved." in at the mere cost of $3 per person based primarily on a mix of Dis themed rooms and pitch-black tions. The ScareMare Web site, Visitors beware, however — Sca by showing their college ID. ney's Haunted Mansion and Youth winding hallways, never failing to www.scaremare.com, lists a total of reMare is not for the faint at heart. For more information, go to for Christ's Scream in the Dark. The provide screams of fright. These 4,300 professed spiritual decisions In the curvy line before entering www.scaremare.com. result was ScareMare, an evangelis scenes of death and horror are last year. the production were warnings signs tic outreach ministry. shown in order to get people to ask The participants who make deci that read, "upon entering ScareMare Contact Miranda Canady at Steve Vandegriff, director of the question, "What happens after sions to turn to Christ are then per you will encounter: steep steps, [email protected]. ScareMare, said, "The purpose of I die?" sonally discipled and directed to a narrow hallways, strobe lights, loud OPERATION HILL) PROJECT oi SAMARITAN'S PURS] What's the recipe for making a child's Christmas memorable? 1. Find an empty box 2. Fill the box 3. Include a small donation to help cover shipping 4. Drop it off 5. Enjoy knowing you gave a child a Christmas! Boxes will be avuilable now in the Champion office Watch for collection dates www.011erutioncI1ristmuschild.org