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Nonprofit org. U.S. Postage Paid Lynchburg, Va. The Champion Permit No. 136 "... Where the spirit of the Lord is, there is Liberty." M Lynchburg, Va. Tuesday, February 11,1992 Vol. 9, No. 17 County school board News The Lynchburg School Board recently explored appoints Yarbrough various solutions to By GRACIE COWELL Recreation Committee, Yarbrough wisdom is drawn from athletic and overcrowding. For details, City News Editor worked closely with Eddie Gunter Jr., coaching experiences. "You learn to see Page 2. Dr. Roy Yarbrough, professor of recently elected to the Campbell make decisions quickly, and some­ sports management at LU, left the County Board of Supervisors. Gunter times they're the wrong ones. But you The Genesis House Campbell County Court House on recommended Yarbrough to fill the leam from those, so you don't make provides Lynchburg abused Feb. 6 with one position after his elec­ the same mistake twice," he said. children with a unique more role to fill. tion to the board of During his 12 years at LU, service. See Page 2. Yarbrough has been supervisors. Yarbrough Yarbrough has been a teacher to some, appointed to serve will serve on the board a coach to others and even a jogging Time, research and hard on the Campbell for the remaining 3 1/2 partner for a few. He is responsible work make up the formula County School years of Gunter's term. for the birth of LU's intramural sports for the number-one ranked Board and will as­ Overshadowing most program and shares credit with Dr. debate team. See Page 3. sume responsibili­ other issues being faced Dale Gibson, director of sports man­ ties immediately. by the board is the agement, for bringing the sports man­ He is eager to budget that must be agement major to LU. Opinion begin serving the approved in March. "I Coordinating internships is also a The Champion discusses community in this am a realist when it task that belongs to Yarbrough. He the nuisance of prank capacity. "I want comes to money mat­ has had opportunities to contact both others to see that I ters," Yarbrough said. semi-pro and professional team or­ phone calls on Liberty amjustaconcerned Mountain. See Page 4. Dr. Roy Yarbrough "You just have to look ganizations in placing his students. citizen who has an Dept. of Phys. Ed. at what you have, ana­ Yarbrough also holds the rank of Dave Adams, executive interest in my com­ lyze it, make a decision Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. munity," he said. and live with it, just like in coaching." photo by Sharon Pick director of the Center for LU student Phil Lotspelch buys his girlfriend flowers. Youth Ministry, offers LU Serving on the Campbell County A lot of Yarbrough' s down-to-earth See Yarbrough, Page 3 students advice in the dating game. See Page 4. LU students set to program a radio telescope Liberty faculty members discuss the foundations on By AMANDA SCHWEINSBURG doing real research," Barnhart said. courses, because if you consult some­ this may already be true, the NRAO is further explained the remoteness of which marriage should be Copy Editor The class members will be creating body else it's considered cheating. currently constructing a new radio- the area: built. See Page 5. Thirteen LU computer science a computer program that will operate That's not the way it works in the real telescope that will have a dish over "The radio telescopes have a lot of majors will learn the value of team­ the 40-foot radiotelescope. Their goal world — you have to work as part of 300 feet in diameter. problems with interference," Greg work this semester as they collec­ is to replace the current program, a team," he continued. Barnhart ex­ Armfield said. "We had to take diesel JSports tively create a user-friendly program which is difficult to use. "There have been plained that both the trucks toge t to them. No gasoline en­ Matt Hildebrand paced that they hope will someday control a Although the students will be graded some nice computer enormous sizes of gines were allowed because their the Flames team to its 11th radio telescope at the National Radio on how well the completed project programs that have these radio- spark plugs produce interference." consecutive win at home. Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) in works, Barnhart believes that every been written by telescopes and their "(The observatory) isrelatively near people working by For more, see Page 6. Green Bank, W.Va. aspect of the assignment is a vital part remote location are to S no wshoe," Jonathan Barnhart said. To start ihe project thesoftware en of thfriearning process, • !KenYj?-lv»sp- buv--U> •ess««vtt»t- to- their '^1 say rftl«tively-near-— that's about Rick Reeves and the Lady gineering class, taught by Dr. Richard "The important thing in the class write anything sig­ success. the closest major landmark that any­ Barnhart, associate professor of is that we go through the entire proc­ nificant, those days "(The radio- body would know. Flames evened their are over. So, we have conference record with a computer science, recently travelled ess of producing a piece of software. telescope) is the "I mean this is like the middle of to the NRAO to receive a crash course big companies which 78-61 win over Coastal They will be graded on how well it granddaddy of the nowhere, but one of the reasons that in radioastronomy. works, but whether or not it works, have teams of some­ state flower of West Carolina. For game story, the radio observatory is there is be­ Radioastronomers study objects in they've gone through the process," times hundreds of Virginia, which cause it is the middle of nowhere, and see Page 7. space by means of the radio waves Barnhart said. programmers, and people jokingly say a lot of people aren't making a lot of they emit, rather than by sight. The that's the way that is the satellite dish," Theresa Bream Is enroute The incentive for the students to Dr. Richard Barnhart radio noise." NRAO is home to several radio tele­ work as a team is strong because half he said. He ex­ Classmate Mike Wilson added: to Atlanta for thel 996 mostofourgraduates Dept. Of Comp. Sci. scopes, ranging in size from 40 feet to of their grade will be collective. "In are going to work — plained that satellite "The town is not that big — if there Summer Olympics as a 140 feet that are used to track and other words if the project gets a B, on a team," Barnhart said. dishes are common in West Virginia was a town.Wel l Green Bank is the member of team handball. measure these radio waves. everybody got a B for 50 percent of Barnhart described the radio tele­ because the mountains block most town, but... somebody said that the See Page 8 for details. "I think the trip was very stimulat­ his grade," Barnhart said. scope for which his team will be pro­ television signals. closest movie theater was 30 minutes ing for a lot of the guys, because they "It's teamwork, which is something gramming as, "the little brother of Three senior computer science stu­ away. That's how far out in the middle got to talk to real people who are that they don't get in their other everything else in the place." While dents who are working on the project, of nowhere this is." Coping with Guillermin, senate discuss future of College stress By DAWN K. LOONEY cafeteria, university financial status By REBEKAH HURST locked into the age of 22, and it's however they want. I think it's a Guillermin expressed interest. Things News Editor activities that distract them. They Champion Reporter sometimes hard to change the minds tragedy that you have to spend that mentioned included: ramps for better Editor's Note: This is the final say, 'I'd rather do the fun things right Liberty University president Dr. A. of the board." kind of money at all," he said. entrances to the university; a new story in a three-part series deal­ now andputoffthenecessary things.' Pierre Guillermin held a question and The issue of the university's finan­ This raised a question about the administrative building that would ing with stress and its relation to That's a lack of planning." answer session with members of the cial stability was another point of Business Office running out of cash house most of the offices so that the college students. To combat the lack of planning, student senate following the regular interest and concern. Questions were for students. Guillermin responded: dorms would be stricdy used by stu­ Nelson suggests students buy a date Stress. The ability to deal with it meeting Thursday afternoon. raised about the background of the "I am very much aware of the situ­ dents; and the use of the Vines Center planner or calendar and record all can make a difference in an aca­ The question of financial prob­ ation . . . they are under so much for church services instead of the major projects, papers and exams at demic and professional career. primary interest lem and how the pressure, and it's not at all what it's Multi-Purpose Center. Other issues the beginning of the semester. Not In part one of this series the defi­ was the opening university cur­ supposed to be. We do have an office discussed included later hours for the only will a calendar help in prevent­ nitions and causes of stress were date of the new rently stands. to begin work on this type of prob­ library and computer labs as well as a ing procrastination, but it will also discussed. According to Richard cafeteria. Guillermin lem." control and escort service for student help in "spacing out the work load," DeLong, professor of psychology at Guillermin saidthatLiberty, Other issues were raised to which safety. according to Nelson. LU's School of LifeLong Learning, responded,"It is along with other "Stress is excessive concern over "Marking a calendar will also my hope that we major corpora­ things over which we do not have help to avoid all-nighters. Students will have it in time tions, found it­ Senate amends rules absolute control," should practice long-range planning," for the fall semes­ self dangling in Primary causes for college stu­ he said. Delong also encourages stu­ ter, possibly the the recession. Executive positions to be appointed by senate dents' rising stress levels are lack of dents to carefully read their syllabi, end of this semes­ "The major cor­ mainly because nobody ever runs for time management, lack of planning listen to the professors' initial semes­ ter, but I cannot porations found By REBEKAH HURST the positions...." She explained that and preparation, lack of exercise ter instructions. guarantee that." themselves in a Champion Reporter The LU student senate passed two the senate would nominate and ap­ and improper diet and personal dif­ While making a schedule, students Questions were downsizing we amendments during its regular Thurs­ prove the people to fill the positions. ficulties. need to learn their limitations, ac­ also raised con­ don't have a day afternoon meeting, followed by The amendment passed unani­ Furthermore, part two of this se­ cording toNelson . "Students can get cerning the use of Dr. A. Pierre Guillermin problem if our a question and answer session with mously. ries explained the adverse physical caught up in doing things for other the building for creditors allow University president university president Dr. A. Pierre The senators also approved an effects of stress. For example, un­ individuals. Students need to learn other purposes us to take care of Guillermin. amendment to appoint a person to treated stress may result in migraine to say 'no.' They need to set aside a until the work is finished. Guillermin the problem over a longer period of The first amendment approved by help control and deal with student headaches, decreased immune sys­ scheduled time to do their school said, "Until the contracts are final­ time — if they give us the time," the senate dealt with a resolution for activities. Ordinarily the vice presi­ tems, digestive dysfunctions, hyper­ work. So when they're asked to do ized, we are not permitted to use it, Guillermin said. appointing an executive secretary and dent of student activities is in charge tension and ulcers. something they should say 'no' with­ (but) 95 percent of the cafeteria is "The status of the institution has treasurer instead of having the stu­ of the activities, but according to this Since college students may be out feeling guilty." finished, and it wouldn't take much to not changed a great deal except for dent body vote on candidates for the amendment, a person will be ap­ under the strain of past-due proj­ In addition to creative planning, complete it." the fact thai we are closer to clearing positions. pointed by the vice president to be in ects, exams and personal problems, Linda Farver, professor of physical Another student queried, "As a things up," he added. charge of such things as book ex­ the importance of learning to deal education at LU, suggests a regular Christian university, why don't we Raising another question, one sena­ Explaining the proposal, Sen. Jean- changes, recycling and clubs. with stress is a key factor in being a diet and exercise program to reduce observe the holiday of Good Friday tor expressed his concern over the Marc Gadoury said,"It's probably successful student and being suc­ high stress levels. by taking a day off?" Guillermin high price of textbooks, pointing out better to have those positions directly Also, the person appointed would cessful in a future profession. "When I say students need toexer ­ simply responded, "It's something to that some are priced higher than those appointed. Once that selection is possibly be given a scholarship, Larry Nelson, chairman of the cise toalleviat e stress, I mean intense consider." in the first semester. made it must be approved by the sen­ which would be worked out by ate." members of the financial department psychology department at LU, said: aerobic activity that puts the cardio­ Concerning the possibility of low­ Guillermin agreed thai this was a and administration. 'The students should set a schedule vascular to work," Farver said. ering the age limit for living off problem. "Sometimes we have an­ Furthering the explanation, Beth The bill passed by a two-thirds and do what needs to gel done. campus from 22 to 21, Guillermin other company that sets a price on the Sweeney, SGA executive vice presi­ vote. , College students have so many other See Stress, Page 2 said, "They (the administration) got books and they can change the price dent, said, "(The amendment) is "TC— i—in. . M—i — i- • i '• Page 2, The Champion news Tuesday, Feb. 11,1992 Tfl Spring Calendar School board weighs expansion By GRACIE COWELL ing these changes: to accommodate students moving to "both Heritage and E.C. Glass high At The Movies! City News Editor • The plan would be long-term and new districts. schools. New on campus price — all shows only $.75 The Lynchburg School Board mem­ still effective in future years. "We want to make a commitment "We want the students to be famil­ Showings will be on Fridays and Saturdays bers discussed a redistricting plan for • The plan will be implemented in to the community that we haven't for­ iar with the pencil of the future - the at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. elementary schools as well as expan­ two stages. gotten anyone," McCormick said. Ex­ keyboard," McCormick said. Awakenings Feb. 14 - Feb. 15 sion to accommodate students during • The plan would respect and reflect pansion plans would include four new Feb. 3-7 has been set aside by the Glory Feb. 21-Feb. 9.2 its regular meeting Tuesday night, economical, racial and gender bal­ roomsat Heritage Elementary, fourat city as a time to recognize individuals Lean On Me Feb. 28 - Feb. 29 Feb. 4. ance. Perrymont,nineat __—- _-^^=____== from the guid­ Indiana Jones & The Last Crusade April 3 - April 4 Redistricting has recently become • As few families as possible would Bedford Hills.and ance and coun­ Star Trek VI April 10-April 11 "Our schools are an important issue to the board mem­ be affected by the plan. 12 at T.C. Miller. seling depart­ Father of the Bride April 17-April 18 bers because of a greater flux of stu­ • The results would be measurable The board continuing to grow. ments from each Coming Up dent enrollment in certain areas. A enough to notice. unanimously ap­ The city is showing school. need to carve out a neighborhood • There would remain opportunities proved a request Clyde Clark, Wintergreen Ski Trips Jr/Sr Banquet around the T.C. Miller Elementary for schools to start special programs made by great foresight representing the Feb. 27 April 17 at the Radisson Hotel School, future site of the new magnet on their own. McCormick and in moving students guidance and Price: $28; includes trans­ school program, is another concern of • The plan would be cost effective. his staff to begin „ counseling pro­ from school to school. grams in Lynch­ portation, lift ticket, and Concert (Tentative!) those on the board. • Integrity and effectiveness would applying for liter­ equipment rental Dr. James T. McCormick, super­ be maintained throughout the pro­ ary loans, bor­ burg schools «• Michael English March 21 Tickets must be purchased intendent of Lynchburg city schools, gram. rowed at an inter­ — Dr. James T. Mcormick said, "Our goal one week in advance! presented a plan that would be acted Phone calls have already been di­ est rate of 3 per­ Superintendent is to provide SGA Chapel Speakers on in two phases over the next four rected toward school officials from cent, to fund this • - maximum assis­ YMCA Late Night Feb. 10 Tony Evans years. McCormick said the plan would parents who want their children to project. No estimation has been made tance to the students and to help them March 20 • Pastor in Dallas, Texas be designed to affect as few individu­ complete fifth grade in the school on the total cost. obtain effective and efficient social Time: 10:30p.m.-1:30 a.m. Mar. 30 Johnny Hunt als as possible."Our schools are con­ they currently attend. The board rec­ An update was also given to the skills." Swimming, volleyball, • Pastor in Woodstock, Ga. tinuing to grow," he stated. "The city ognizes that exceptions will need to board on computer use in Lynchburg Among the 690 students enrolled at "walleyball," basketball, Beach Party is showing great foresight in moving be made for special situations. schools. Linkhorne Elementary School, more than 350 counselling sessions were racquetball and more! May 2 - Details not completed students from school to school." William G. Long, chairman of the "You will not find very many other The schools that will most likely be board, requested that parents opin­ cities with the technological support held with students and parents in 1991. affected in the beginning phases of ions and feelings should be sought that Lynchburg receives from Lynch­ The guidance and counselling cen­ All Night Market Mania: this program are: Paul Munroe, out before any action istaken. "These burg College, Liberty University, ters at each school are responsible for Volleyball Challenge Call Beth Sweeney Bedford Hills and Linkhorne Elemen­ people need as much advance notice Randolph-Macon Woman's College setting up programs like SHO teams Feb. 28 (SGA ext. 2323) tary. McCormick outlined a list of as possible," he said. and Central Virginia Community (Students Helping Others), as well as guidelines that would be held to dur- Other members suggested that input College," McCormick said. Active Parent programs. from the three schools affected would Currently, eight of the 11 elemen­ Members of the school board be helpful. tary schools use the Writing to Read praised representatives in attendance Genesis House reaches Redistricting would also make ex­ program in the Lynchburg area. New for the effectiveness of their programs. pansion plans necessary for approxi­ programs are being started in all lev­ The next regular meeting of the mately four schools. A total of 29 els including business education and School board will be held on Feb. 18 abused children of Lynchburg class rooms would need to be added technology education (drafting) at at 7:30 p.m. The public is welcome. By MARILYN GLASGOW "But children come in with graphic said that legislation is going to have Champion Reporter descriptions, and very few children to change, and people will have to - Stress Children who are physically beaten lie about it." lobby to change laws. Continued from Page 1 Liberty students to set a specific time son, students may be dealing with or emotionally or sexually abused Sometimes the parents are sent to Judges in child abuse case are not Also, Farver feels that students during each day for personal devo­ stressful family situations, financial receive special care at Lynchburg's 30-day rehabilitation programs. "It's strict enough, according to Gowen. "I should designate time each week for tions. "Every student needs to spend difficulties, the death of a loved one, Genesis House, the only home of its beginning to be very popular," Gowen have testified in many trials and court personal relaxation and social activi­ time alone with God on a consistent a deadline-oriented occupation, or kind in Virginia. ——— ______said. But she ex­ cases. Only two men in the two years ties. She listed examples of positive and everyday basis... God has seen supervisors or parents whot make un­ Genesis House pressed doubts I've been here have been prosecuted. stress relievers for college students: me through tight schedules and we, as reasonable demands, and some stu­ is a crisis shelter "I don't know if 30 about the its suc­ That's the biggest sin of all," she said. bowling, skating, hiking, hockey Christians, are obliged to talk to the dents also put unrealistic expecta­ for abused and days will keep cess. "The two who were charged were games, playing frisbee at Peaks View Lord. After talking with the Lord, our tions on themselves. neglected chil­ someone from beating "I don't know given stiff penalties, but it's so sel­ Park, horseback riding and watching day will go a lot smoother," she said. If students will implement a date dren. It houses if 30 days will dom that they get so far as the court. a movie. In addition, Farver recommends planner, an exercise and diet pro­ children from children. It's going to keep someone If the punishment was certain, people Farver explained, "Social time is that college students challenge mono- gram, designate personal time for rec­ ages 2 to 12 for take longer than that tofro m beating would think twice before beating a just as helpful as anything else for tany. reation and devotions or seek profes­ up to 60 days until children. It's child." stress release. Now, I'm not suggest­ "Students need to change their rou­ sional counseling todeal with serious they can be rehabilitate a person." going to take The two biggest causes for child ing students play every night, but stu­ tine every now and then. I definitely personal difficulties, students' stress placed in foster — Jean Gowen longer than that abuse are the economy and drugs, dents need a time when they can go promote variety," she said. levels will be reduced. In addition, homes, group Genesis House Manager to rehabilitate a Gowen said. Economic problems are and crank in some fun activities." On the other hand, some contribut­ students will benefit with an im­ homes, or sent ^" •"•""•"•""•••"•~"""" person. It can be also the cause of another growing Besides proper exercising, dieting ing stress factors may need profes­ proved academic and professional back to their original families. The a sickness, but there are a lot of just need in Lynchburg — homelessness. and socializing, Farver encourages sional counseling. According to Nel­ performance. home can handle 12 children at a time mean people," she said. Gowen said that many families are I 1 and has four full-time staff workers. As long as there are people who becoming street families. They ask STUDY AND MINISTRY IN MEXICO "These are children that have been abuse children, there will be a need for help because the only place they On May 7,1992, Dr. David Towles, associate professor of Spanish, will take a group of students to Huachichil, through some of the most horrendous for facilities like Genesis House. There have to sleep is in a car. However, Mexico, for 35 days of training, fellowship and fun. The trip will feature the following activities: things," house manager Jean Gowen is a waiting list, and to answer that there is not enough shelter space to said. Gowen, a graduate of LU, has need a second crisis shelter will open meet this need. • College-level training for credit in Spanish • Intensive training in Spanish evangelism been with Genesis House for two in June. But for the children who find their Each participant willbe required • A weekend excursion to Mazatlan years. She described what has been Genesis House was started way to Genesis House, help is given. to take at least one second- and third- done to children before they arrive as through the efforts of SCAT, an acros­ Gowen said the worst case she has Costs per student: year Spanish course while on the trip. "indescribable" and "shocking." tic for the Stop Child Abuse Today or­ seen was a little boy who had been •Room and Board while in Mexico $200 The group will be returning on June 8. Gowen's heart especially goes out ganization. They raised $230,000 for severely beaten all over his body. A •Travel expenses excluding meals eaten enroute, $500 If you are interested in going on this to children who go back into their the home, located at Linwood Street volunteer sat on a couch holding the •Excursion trip to Mazatlan $100 trip, please fill out this form and original homes. If abuse reoccurs, the in Lynchburg. boy who had cuts and bruises on his •Tuition per course $585 return it to the Department pf Modem children are encouraged to report it so "It's a small group, but a strong- face. That was all the child wanted. Total = $1,550 Languages Office (CM 226) before that they can receive help, but often willed bunch," Gowen said. "The "He was a little boy who could (Students should also bring spending money and cash/travelers checks Feb. 10,1992. they are sent back home and the abuse group had wanted to do something on have stolen anybody's heart," Gowen for meals eaten enroute.) continues. that line, and so did the Presbyterian said. "He would look up at you after "Many judges feel it is better for Home. Lynchburg Social Services all he'd been through and smile the Name Dorm/room # Phone# children to be with their natural fami­ brought the two together to build sweetest smile." lies," Gowen said. If the court awards Genesis House." Gowen said that while seeing these I'm Interested In going • I think I may go • I plan to go • the child to his parents, Genesis House Genesis House serves a great need, small and helpless children is diffi­ must abide by that decision. but Gowen said the problem of child cult, workers try not to become emo­ "The judge must decide who is abuse is getting worse. tionally involved, "because there's telling the truth. Sometimes it's hard The numbers of child abuse and (always) another child who needs us, toknow who to believe," Gowen said, neglect cases are on the rise. Gowen just as much." Circle K encourages students to become involved in activities EASTERN By DANIELLE PETERS look forward to a higher level of par­ they will be putting on a hayride, and Champion Reporter ticipation, so we can make a large going to a car race. The LU Circle K club will start the impact on the Lynchburg commu­ Internally, the Circle K club is EXPOSURE semester in full swing with plans for nity," Griffiths said, "Anyone inter­ under the new advisership of Lou a variety of activities according to ested can volun­ Weider, who re­ teer to help in our clubpresident Paul Griffiths, who en­ placed Dr. Dennis A SUMMER MINISTRY IN courages both members and non- activities." Circle Fields upon the members to get involved in some K meetings are latter's resigna­ EAST ASIA WILL GIVE YOU way. open to the pub­ tion. "Mr. Wei­ A NEW PERSPECTIVE The club's annual blood drive will lic and the Club's der should help us take place Feb. 19 - 20 at the Vines bulletin board, reach our goal of Teaching English in Japan, studying Mandarin in China or working in a Filipino Center, under the slogan "Help save a with a list of proj­ impact on the community are ways you can demonstrate ects, is located community be­ life." the love of Christ. One summer with OMF in across from DH "One of the easiest ways to get cause he is already Asia can not only have lasting results but can involved is to give blood," Griffiths 133. highly active in answer a lot of questions about the rest of said. Last semester participation was Circle K mem­ service in the Lyn­ your life. Overseas Missionary Fellowship has "a little bit low because it was rain­ bers have chburg area," spent the past 127 summers in Asia and we'd ing, but we're hoping to break rec­ launched their Griffiths said. like you to help us make this next one the ords this time," Griffiths added. His adopt-a-highway Officer elec­ best of them all. Call for inofrmation on how optimism is rooted in part, he said, by program on tions for all posi­ you can get involved: the increased advertising Circle K Candler's Moun­ Paul Griffiths tions will be held Overseas Missionary Fellowship has done for the drive this semester. tain Road, and Circle K club president this March and Denver, Colorado Another way to take part is in the they are also several openings club's adopt-a-tree program. In co­ painting a cafeteria for the Miller will be vacated by graduating seniors. operation with the local Lynchburg Home for girls. Members of the club will have the Key club and Kwanis, Circle K col­ On campus, the club members will opportunity to attend the Circle K lects glass to recycle. Profits are used be selling Valentine's candy in De- DistrictConvention in Charlottesville to purchase seedlings which are Moss Hall, Feb. 10-13. They will March 13-15. Awards will be granted planted in the community. deliver the candy and a note the fol­ on the individual, officer and club "If you get in the club there are lots lowing Friday. The majority of the level. Griffith said the club received of chances to help in the community. money will be donated to Genesis several last year and he's optimistic We always accept new members and House, a home for children. Asaclub about their standings this year also.

» Tuesday, Feb. 11, 1992 The Champion, Page 3 Research and work bring success to debate members

By REBEKAH HURST for research, so we spend a lot of time searched for debate, Hall expressed freshman year here, Edwards decided topic. I researched nuclear energy and than it takes away. Everything we Champion Reporter at UVa.," he said. an interest in the topic of energy. "I he wanted to go to law school and enjoyed the research... It was really have we owe to Brett O'Donnell The LU debate team could not have Although debate can hinder so­ didn't really have a favorite topic this thought that participating in debate interesting because it encompassed (1990-91 coach) and Alan Stewart achieved a first place national rank­ cial life, Hall says that the team year," Hall said. "But my second year would be beneficial. so many areas," Edwards said. and Janet Picrpoint (present coach). ing without the time, research and members usually do things together, on debate I really enjoyed the topic "My parents always said I loved to Edwards said he has enjoyed de­ They came in and gave it their all. hard work of its members. Two of for example, attending a movie since (of) energy. It was concerning things argue...which is true. If my dad said bate very much and believes it has All recognition is due to them." these hardworking they don't have like acid rain something was black, given him a feeling of fulfillment. On being ranked number one, Ed­ team members are much time to and producing I'd say it was white just "I'm just really glad I got into de­ wards said, "It is really rewarding to Michael Hall and meet people. "It and conserving for the sake of arguing bate," Edwards said. "It's one of the be recognized for the hard work that Tim Edwards. doesn't abso­ energy. It was and finding out why it few activities mat gives you more the coaches and the team put into it." Hall, an LU sen­ lutely suffocate very interest­ was black. I've just ior, has been a mem­ your social life, ing. This year I always liked to debate, Yarbrough •— ber of the debate but it does hinder didn't really I enjoy arguing with Continued from Page 1 1976, and qualifying for the Olym­ team for four years. it," Hall said. have a prefer­ anyone," Edwards Coast Guard in which he has served in pics in speedwalking. Although he had no Although a ence. If I had a said. active and reserve duty since 1970. Yarbrough has personal interests in high school experi­ limited social life choice I'd Juggling debate with His last two summers have been spent the Campbell County School District. ence, in the second can be hard to choose search a social life is challeng­ in Alaska, helping with the clean up of His three children have graduated semester of his so­ overcome, school and seizure, ing for Edwards also. the Exxon Valdez oil spilled in 1989. from, or currently attend Rustburg phomore year at LU, work does not which is a po­ "It's hard to have a Yarbrough received his bachelor's schools. His wife Claudia is a part- Hall was promoted seem to be such a lice force type social life, I try a lot degree in business administration from time teacher for intellectually gifted to the varsity team. problem for Hall. thing that was harder than others to Greenville College in 1970. He then students in the area. Michael Hall Tim Edwards Hall said his inter­ "Debate doesn't debated." be sociable, but if you went on to graduate school at Eastern "I am excited about serving my est in debate was LU debate team member affect When asked LU debate team member want to you can just do Illinois University where he received community in this way, hopefully the sparked when a friend told him he schoolwork any more than you let it," what it felt like to be ranked as the stuff on the weekdays instead of the a master's degree in physical educa­ people in the community will see an­ should join the team since he liked to he explained. number one team, Hall said, "The weekends. Debate just makes ita little tion and sports management. In May other side of LU as well." argue. Upon arrival at Liberty, Hall However, he does admit that there biggest difference is everybody seems more difficult," he said. 1986, he earned a doctorate of educa­ signed up for debate. "I found it can be an academic downside to par­ to try harder to be ready for you. Eve­ "For most peop le on the team, if it tion degree at University of North really interesting from then on. At ticipating on the debate team. "It has ryone is prepared to try to beat wasn't debate it would be something Carolina-Greensboro upon the com­ CLASSIFIEDS first you either hate it or love it," he it's pros and cons, you miss a lot of you...They don't come unprepared else....we'd be doing stuff in place of pletion of his thesis. WANTED: SUN & FUN said. classes, and you are always rushing to because they know who they are it like going to the movies 10 times Becoming a member of the school HUNGRY PEOPLE!!! SPRING According to Hall, the biggest draw­ finish papers. I think it makes me against." more. It'sgoodthatit'sdebatethough board is just one more on a long list of BREAK: Cancun, Bahamas from back of debate is the time it takes from more efficient though, because I can Fellow team member Edwards is becadse it gives you something to do Yarbrough's personal accomplish­ $259.00 includes roundtrip the team members' social lives. do stuff in a shorter amount of time. also one of the students who brought academically," Edwards said. ments. Others include such honors as air, 7 nights hotel, free admis­ "We're usually gone three week­ It's sometimes easier to write papers the debate team to its first place rank. As far as topics are concerned, being inducted into the Soccer Hall of sion and more! Organize a ends out of the month. When there are with only two or three days notice." "I've always been interested in de­ Edwards also enjoyed the subject of Fame in 1990, being a member of the small group. Earn free trip. games, we can't go. It demands time Among the subjects that he has re­ bate," Edwards said. At the end of his energy. "I really enjoyed the energy U.S. track and field team from 1972- 1 (800) BEACH-IT.

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Tuesday, Feb. 11,1992 feature The Champion, Page 5 Dating, marriage begin by building friendships By LAURITEVEPAUGH cially important to be able to commu­ first and having someone that I can on the human frailty of Champion Reporter nicate at points of conflict," Captain share everything with is the most wanting more, you arc "He's so romantic." said. enjoyable aspect of being married," doomed." "She has the best body that I'vc ever Dr. Ron Hawkins, dean of the Lib­ Senitz said. Building a good mar­ seen." erty Baptist Theological Seminary, Senitz also explained that new de­ riage requires planning "He has a good, stable job; there­ agreed that communication is high on grees of responsibility are required of in every area to avoid fore, he will be able to support me the marriage success list. each partner when the marriage be­ pitfalls especially when financially." 'There is a need to keep a constant gins. "Rather than just worrying about dealing with finances. What do these three statements have cycleof communication going. I think my own wants and needs, I now have "It is really easy to over- in common? They are all wrong rea­ it grieves God when Christian couples to think in terms of a family: my extend one's self with­ sons to get married and are common hurt each other with their words," he wife's needs and desires, my future out a plan because misconceptions to the secrets to happy said. children's welfare, and my family's people are more than relationships. Hawkins said he points to the book financial well-being," he said. willing to offer credit," 'Things that aren' t nearly as impor­ of Song of Solomon when addressing Whilea lack of the intangible quali­ he said. tant as young couples think are physi­ the institution of marriage. From it he ties of trust, responsibility and com­ Forbus shared two cal attractiveness, romantic feelings shows four points revealing the secret promise can cause problems in a mar­ thoughts of how to have and sex," Dr. Philip Captain, an LU of a happy marriage. riage, statisdes prove that the second a happy marriage re­ psychology professor, said. 'The single most important issue in most common problem in marriages garding finances. "The Regarding marriage is the is fighting over finances. first thing everyone physical attrac­ issue of commit­ Dr. Frank Forbus, dean of the needs to be aware of is tiveness, Captain ment In Song of School of Business, recommended that they need to have a stated, "You Solomon 8:6, the that to avoid problems young married plan. Without a plan, don't marry a issue is that mar­ couple should read Larry Burkett's many find themselves body, you marry riage involves a information on finances. over-committed. The a spirit." convenantal seal Forbus said, "Students directly out second thing to do Falling in love — a commit­ of college try to have the same life­ would be to live within is not a flawless ment. Christians style as their parents. To support their your means and don't photo by Ed Avili reason for mar­ are in a unique lifestyle, they go into debt. If you act go into debt," he said. Mark and Melisha Senitz pause for a picture after their wedding. riage either, ac­ position to under­ cording to the stand commit­ ! professor. "A lot ment because Beside Still Waters of young people God has shown trust their feel­ His commitment ings too much. in Christ. Christ Something can said, 'I will never Ability to love comes from knowing God feel rightan d still leave thee, nor What is true love? Is it a matter of puffed up, Doth not behave itself ence and offer true love? be wrong," Cap­ forsake thee,"' the heart or a matter of the mind? Is it unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not In other words, how can we have tain said. justgoosebumpsorchivalrousdeeds? Nelson easily provoked, thinketh no evil; true love when we are sinful and God Dr. Philip Captain Hawkins said. He further The next most Everyone in life looks for real love, Chapman "Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but re- is holy? Psychology Professor explained that important point but do they know what it really is? It Staff Columnist joiceth in the truth; Beareth all things, Succinctly, true, unconditional love while sex was created and ordained that Hawkins shows from Song of seems like nobody can give a dog- believeth all things, hopeth all things, comes into our lives when we put our by God, it is not something on which Solomon is that of communication. made definition for what true love is endureth all things. Charity never faith in Jesus to save us from our sins. marriage should be based. Throughout the book, Solomon and — but everyone claims to have been have no definition of love to follow. faileth..." Once Christ is the Lord and Master of "The reality, according to scrip­ his wife compliment and build each in love at least once. Therefore, let's turn to the Bible, the There is only one person in all of our lives, we have the ability to truly ture, is that one can easily be tempted other up. Not surprisingly, the only way to infallible Word of God, to find its creation Who can be said to possess love Him and others because God, to do sexual things that aren't healthy "It is very important that this hap­ offer and experience true love is to description of what love is. true love. He is none other than Jesus Who is love, indwells us. or positive. Communication is a lot pens," Hawkins said. know the One Who is love. In I Corinthians 13:4-8, we read, Christ, our Savior and Lord. Now that God has blessed us with more important than good sex," Cap­ The next thing that the book of Nevertheless, a difficult task con­ "Charity (Love) suffereth long, and is When closely scrutinized, I Cor. the ability to love, we can really love tain said. Solomon address is the issue of sexu­ fronts you when you set out to find the kind; charity envieth not; 13:4-8 is really a description of God's one another. But, if the above three elements do ality. "Sex is a tremendously impor­ One Who is love because you still "charity vaunteth not itself, is not love aspect. There is no other that can If we love one another, God's per­ not produce a healthy marriage, then tant part of marriage. In Song of Solo­ fit the qualides that are issued forth in fect love matures in us. The natural what does? mon 2:6, we see the responsibility to each verse. effect of the Lord's love maturing in A research study by Psychology control and enjoy sex," Hawkins said. TOPTENCOUNTDO Yet, how can we definitely know us is that we will become more Christ- Today magazine suggested several 'The last thing in Song of Solomon that this passage of Scripture is refer­ likeandmoreGod-filled(IJohn4:16). important components of a success­ is the issue of companionship," Hawk­ By Anita Wells ring to God? The wonder of it all is that as we become more like Christ, the more we ful marriage ins continued. "Commitment isn't f'-*7T Ad Production Manager z Well, in I John4:8 we find,"He that These, included, viewing marriage enough. Married people should spend loveth notknoweth not God; for God can fitth e description of perfect love as a long-term commitment, seeing time building their friendship. There Top Ten Reasons to Do is love." in I Corinthians 13. one's spouse as his best friend and needs to be a lot of attention given to Away with Valentine's Day Thus, since God is love, I Corinthi­ We can only praise God for His realizing that marriage is sacred. Two making sure that the friendship is ans 13:4-8, which describes true love, goodness and love toward us. other factors noted were liking one's growing and prospering." ft relates an aspect of God. As this year's Valentine's Day Unfortunately, there is still a prob­ passes, remember that we would not spouse as a person and agreeing on Hawkins concluded that God has to 10. Student mortality would go down. the aims and goals of the marriage. be first in each partner's life because * lem. Even though we are now sure even be capable of truly loving each Agreeing with the study, Captain no one can do these things for his 9. The sight of your roomie's flowers and candy makes that love is of God (I John 4:7) and other if it werenot for God's uncondi­ said: "I think those sound like a good mate without God's help. you want to hurl. that God is love, how can we experi­ tional love for us. basis for marriage. Another variable "It's important to look to God first," ¥ 8. You can't think of anything new to rhyme with • . ... :..•...•:.••• •. is a willingness and commitment to Mark Sentiz, a married LU senior —-— A "Roses are red..." grow as a person. When marriages said. "If we are both close to the Lord, Hart matter get stuck it's almost always because our problems will work out no matter ft 7. Hallmark stores make you nervous. one partner is trying to change the what they are. The closer you are to 6. You can't stand licking 50 tiny envelopes every other rather than himself. the Lord, the closer you are to each * stinking February. Captain further explained that other." Finding true love married couples often try to change Senitz and his wife Melisha try to ft 5. Your parents tell the whole town whom you asked each other because each partner has avoidoneproblem that threatens many out (IF you did). t * individual needs and conflicting feel­ marriages — a lack of trust. 4. It does your heart more harm than eating a bucket in your own heart ings. "My trust is not in Melisha, it is in full of butter. or inadequate. 'The honeymoon doesn't last for­ the Lord. I know that she has a good ft ¥ The truth is, it's OK if you happen ever. Eventually it will end, and the relationship with the Lord, so all I 3. Every time you wear red you get charged by a bull * David to be one of the many on campus couple will fight. You do not get mar­ have to do is trust God and not worry with an attitude. Hart without a boyfriend/girlfriend. ried to live happily ever after — you about anything she does. 2. The only person who asked you out looks like a As you approach Valentine's Day, get married to fight," Captain said. "Whenever we have problems in ft Staff Columnist it's important to understand that ex­ Fighting is resolved through com­ our marriage, it is because one or both living Far Side® cartoon. pectations, either good or bad, can be munication, without which many persons want something for them­ P- 1. No one at LU would miss it anyway! Have you ever spent Valentine's dangerous when it comes to romance. families are destroyed. "Communi­ selves. Compromise is important — Day without a boyfriend or girlfriend? In fact, you'd be surprised by the cation is a central component of mar­ that is what marriage is all about. You It's kind of like having LitdeCaesar's i twists happiness can take. Hopefully riage, and the ability of two people to must always be thinking about the pizza without any crazy bread... nice, these words that I have composed talk about their feelings. It is espe- other person. Thinking of Melisha but somehow incomplete unless you're already satisfied. will be of some help: Valentine's Day is synonymous Some drift asleep By Danielle Peters with couples exchanging sentimental with visions grand, nswers Please cards or perhaps red roses. It suggests with dreams that an expression of affection or romance, stir the soul. and therefore, requires a special per­ son. Then wake awry What would be the perfect Valentine's Day? In fourth grade, I experienced the with gaping heart, "warm fuzzies" at the slightest men­ and ne'er do fill the hole. tion of Kara Turner. For Valentine's "I want to be taken "A romantic "I want a date with Day.I strategically placed a love poem Yet others sleep out to a nice evening at or an Jean Claude Van ("Roses are red, Violets are blue, with emotions strained, restaurant — some­ elegant restaurant Damme, but I'll Sunsets are pretty, and so are your with doubts that where where I don't with dinner by settle for a box of teeth") in her usual desk. Unfortu­ poison the mind. Godiva Chocolates." nately, Theresa Morgan sat in her have to carry a candle and soft But wake alas tray." music in the back­ place and foiled my plan. I was devas­ tated at the time but now chuckle at with hope restored, ground. Then, And there do afterward, a carriage the attempt. true love find. ride in the park." In ninth grade, I vowed to pledge Dina Perodin Brian Trippett Jessie Torres my undying love to Lisa Wrighting- You see, Valentine's Day is indeed Long Island, N.Y. Lesage, W.Va. Jackson Heights, N.Y. ton. This time, someone suggested I about finding that special person. "say it with flowers" and lavish her However, it's quite possible that the "To rent a plane "A single red rose "A casual interlude with a few dozen roses. I decided to be special person is you. Sometimes the and fly to New York and a hug from with a unique girl a man of few words, however, and love and acceptance you so desper­ City to see Les someone who truly including honest purchased a half dozen instead. She ately need is not someone else's, but Miserables. Dinner cares. Then maybe a conversation, a ro­ didn' t explode with excitement or leap your own. at the Russian Tea moonlit walk mantic sunset, and a into my arms as I'd anticipated, but it Once you accept that fact, you will Room and a ring to through trees." reliable car to get a moral victory for me. be more likely to enjoy the holiday— make the night me there. That's As college students, our enjoyment sweetheart or no sweetheart. But don't complete." all." of Valentine's Day often hinges on be discouraged, there's no telling whether or not we have a boyfriend/ when Cupid could strike. Jennifer Blomstrom Susan Vannaman Matt Kaminski girlfriend. We believe that with one I've got to finish this article now. Hershey, Pa. Abrams, Wis. Milwaukee, Wis. we should have a passionate holiday Some short guy wearing a toga is — without one, we will feel inferior aiming an arrow right at me. Page 6, The Champion sports Tuesday, Feb. 11, 1992 Men defeat Winthrop 63-52

By MIKE GATHMAN Mariners Sports Editor The Liberty University men's basketball team defeated Winthrop College, 63-52, relying on a strong defense before more than 3,600 fans in the Vines search Center Saturday night. The victory marked the Flames' 11th consecutive win in the Vines Center this year and improved the team's overall record to 17-3 and 7-2 in the Big for owner South Conference. Winthrop dropped to 6-14 overall and 2-6 in the confer­ In the ever chaotic world of ence. Major League Baseball there have "We played well, but our players got into foul trouble and it disrupted our been new questions as well as rotation down the stretch," Winthrop head coach Steve Vacendak said. problems raised over the future Winthrop led throughout much of the first half before Liberty's defense of the American League's began to shut the Camels offense down. SeatUe Mariners. "This was very typical for Winthrop. They played well for much of the Will they stay in Seattle or first half, but then our defense began to cause turnovers that helped create move to St. Petersburg, Fla., in the scoring opportunities for us," Liberty head coach Jeff Meyer said. next year? Will a local buyer in Despite being out-rebounded 32-26, the Flames found other ways to win the SeatUe surface to buy out the team game. LU had 10 steals led by junior guard Cordell Robinson's three and also or will a Japanese-backed group seven blocks, led by junior center Julius Nwosu's five. purchase it? LU's Matt HUdebrand tied the Camels Carlo Wilkins as the game's high These questions have been raised scorer with 14 points including hitting all eight of his free throws to extend his and baseball commissioner Fay personal streak to 30 consecutive shots made. Vincent has been faced with the The Flames' Keith Ferguson scored 12 points hitting five of 10 field goals. tough challenge of trying to re­ Senior center Mike Coleman added eight points for the Flames bringing him solve the future direction of the to within 32 points of 1,000 for his LU basketball career. team and baseball in general. Throughout the first half, the Camels led by the scoring of Wilkins were With all of the recent anti-Japa­ ahead by as many as 10 points before LU came back. nese sentiment swinging through "We went through a stretch where the tempo picked up and it was more to the country, the commissioner has their liking, but we still should have hit our free throws to not allow them to taken much criticism for not bar­ come back," Vacendak said. ring a foreign buyout However, The Flames ended the first half with a 16-6 run to tie the game at 22, but still none of the other 25 teams in base­ only shot 38.1 percent in die first half. ball support the move to allow the "I think that coming in we took them a bit too lightly, but coach just told us Japanese to buy out the team. at half time to go out and get them defensively," HUdebrand said. The whole controversy began After four ties in the second half the Flames began to pull away behind the when currentowner Jeff Smulyan's free throw shooting of HUdebrand. HUdebrand hit all six of his free throws in placed the team on the sale block the crucial second half. for $100 million due to pressure Winthrop ran into foul trouble in the second half when guard Mark Fayed from bankers to find a new owner and center Mark Hailey fouled out of the game causing defensive problems for who will be able to generate more the team. money for the team. The team LU's Nwosu played despite being sick for the last two days, and the needs the Seattle area to commit Winthrop defense capitalized by holding him to only seven points. itself to generating S13 million more "I mink their defense played real tough against me although I was sick," in revenue per year for the next Nwosu said. three years in order for the Mari­ "I'm proud of his (Nwosu's) progress, he played despite being sick in bed ners to stay in SeatUe. with a fever yesterday. I think we won because he played. He made some big So with the team up for sale, a defensive plays for us tonight," Meyer said. local buyer must surface within the Winthrop stayed with the Flames for much of the game due to the high next month or else outside buyers intensity level they were playing with. "I believe one reason that Winthrop can make bids to buy the team. If, played so well was that teams are now coming to play us as the team to beat and I stress if, a local buyer sur­ instead of us playing for the upset and that gave them a lot of intensity," Meyer faces in the SeatUe area, it will be in said. the best interests for Major League Winthrop's Melvin Branham, receiving a rare start, scored eight points for Baseball, the Seattle fans and the the Camels and also grabbed a game high of 12 rebounds in 36 minutes of Mariners to stay in the area. action. Seattle is an up-and-coming For the game LU shot below its season average with a 44.4 percent ' photo by Jeff S. Smith team that has rapidly improved performance, however, the free-throw shooting showed improvement hitting its play in the last few seasons, 22 of 35 shots for 62.9 percent LU only hit one of six 3-point attempts during The Flames' sophomore guard Matt HUdebrand looks to dish the ball off to a teammate and this will help increase its while sophomore guard Joey Thacker calls for the pass in the background in a home game marketability to local buyers. See Basketball, Page 7 last Tuesday against GMU. The Flames defeated the Patriots by a score of 69-55. However, if no local buyers sur­ face, two other possibilities exist for the Mariners franchise. Hiroshi Yamauchi, the president LU grapplers lose two state contests of Nintendo Co., Ltd., has pro­ posed an offer of SI25 million to By SHANNON HARRINGTON This match was in the 190-pound Spezzano 17-4 in the 167-pound bout. lost to Eric Shaw in the 118-pound Hawkins 3-2 to cut the Monarch's buy out the team. His offer wiU be Champion Reporter class. Bruce lost the match by a close The heavy-weight class ended the class 14-1, and freshman Matt Dernlan lead 15-12. reviewed by all the major league Despite wrestling against two tough score of 2-0. match with a 11-0 win for George came up just short losing 2-1 against Going into the 190-pound weight owners, and a decision on whether opponents last weekend, the LU One of the only two wins for the Mason's Chris Maynor over LU's Noel Clavel in the 126-pound bout. class LU needed a win to stay in the or not to allow it will be rendered wrestiing team "hung in there" whUe Flames came from 142-pound sopho­ Chris Neeley. The Flames cut the Monarch lead match and it was the Flames' Bruce on March 4-5. losing to George Mason 27-8 and Old more Bubba Ferguson. Ferguson "This was a tough match for us," to four when Dawson defeated Tom who came out on top, defeating The other possibility for the fu­ Dominion 21-15. faced the Patriots' John McCaffery Shuler said. "George Mason could Brown 9-3 for the 134-pound class ODU's Jeff Piatt 10-8. This tied the ture of the Mariners is to move to "George Mason hasn't lost a dual and won handily by a score of 12-5. very possibly be the number one seed bringing the overall score to 7-3. overall match score at 15, leaving it St. Petersburg. The Tampa area re- match in 22 tries. Our guys hung in The second win for Liberty came going into the CAA (Colonial Ath­ Three more points were added to up to the heavy-weights to battle it cenUy lost out to Miami and Den­ there well," coach Don Shuler said. in the 177-pound class when sopho­ letic Association) tournament." Old Dominion's lead when the out for the team win. ver in the baseball expansion With both losses, the team dropped more Scott Wall defeated Todd Nar- On Saturday night, the Flames Monarch's Pete Horst squeezed by In the heavy-weight bout, fresh­ sweepstakes. The area is primed its record to 4-5-1. wid 5-2. headed to Old Dominion University LU's Ferguson 3-2 in the 142-pound man Neely kept the match close until and ready for a baseball team with On Friday night, two key matches In the rest of the matches, LU's for the second meet of their road trip. match to make the overall score 10-3. the third period when ODU's Nick its new Florida Suncoast Dome. for me Flames were Steve Dernlan Dave Homa lost to George Mason's The team formerly ranked 18th in the Then the Flames came right back in Hall pulled out a 19-6 win to give the The only problem is the newly against George Mason's Sam Las- Glenn Kepic 21-6 for the 118-pound nation, proved to be a difficult oppo­ the 150 lb. match as Dernlan crushed Monarchs the victory. forming Florida Marlins. The pata and LU's Aaron Bruce against match. LU's Matt Dernlan was de­ nent for LU as the Monarchs defeated Mentzer 24-10. Shuler said that he was pleased Marlins have stated they will do all John Curtis of the Patriots. feated by GMU's Kevin LitUey 10-7 the Flames 21-15. Then the 158-pound match between with the team's performance and they can to block a Mariners' move In die 150-pound class, Dernlan, in the 126-pound class. LU's Matt Dernlan boosted his record to 16-3- LU's Galyan and ODU's Chris Todd effort, especially against a great team to Florida. They do not feel it is the seventh-ranked wrestler in the Dawson lost a close one to GMU's 1 with a win over Matt Mentzer, and ended with a 5-5 tie to make the like Old Dominion. fair for the Tampa area to receive country, was strongly challenged by Bret Gerard 6-5 for the 134-pound Bruce extended his record to 13-5 overall match score 15-9 in favor of Next on die Flames' schedule is an already established club with Laspata as the match ended with a 1- dual. LU's Dave Galyan came up defeating Jeff Piatt. the Monarchs. the Cornell Duals. Edinboro, Rider, all its scouts working and a long- 1 tie. short against GMU's Mike San- The Monarchs jumped out on top The Flames pulled themselves back Northwestern, Lock Haven, Brown running farm system in place. The and Syracuse University will also be Division 1 State Champion Bruce tamaria 3-2 in the 158-pound class; with a team score of 7-0 in the first into the match after the 177-pound Marlins don't want to be outdone and Rick Grantham lost to Jason two classes of the match. Dave Homa match as Scott Wall defeated Joe competing in the event. by a city mat lost out to them in also faced a tough opponent in Curtis. the baseball expansion. At the present Ume, the commis­ sioner has not banned such a possi­ Johnson finally plays after transfer, injury bility, but rather has said he sees it as unlikely given the current offer By JENNIFER BLANDFORD remembers her best game as when when I was first playing for Liberty intense.' shescored21 pointsagainst Winthrop was hard for me to deal with. Now from the owner of Nintendo. As and SHANA HUFF Before Johnson signed the con­ College at home. I've realized how to learn from my tracts with Liberty, she planned to for the team moving to the Tampa AngieJohnson,LU's5-foot-9-inch While growing up, basketball was mistakes and keep on going." play w ith the Gators at the University area, it also is unlikely given the forward from Indiana, is finally en­ always a large part of Johnson's life. Johnson came from a family she of Florida. Reeves had coached there, legal batUe that would ensue from joying her firstseaso n of college bas­ "I started playing in fourth grade," terms "very athletic." Her brother but after he transferred to LU, Johnson the Florida Marlins and even the ketball after spending a season and a she said, "but when I was younger, I currently plays at the University of decided that he was the kind of coach Colorado Rockies, the other ex­ half on the bench due to incomplete had an older brother and I always Tennessee-Martin on a golf scholar­ worth following toadifferent school. pansion baseball franchise. eligibility requirements and then knee played with him since I was in the ship, and her father played basketball "I was really going to go (to Flor­ SeatUe should come up with a surgery. first grade." at the high school and collegiate level. ida) because he was a really nice new owner within the next month. Head coach Rick Reeves described However, if they don't look for Johnson's childhood practice paid "My family has always been very coach and he looked after his players Johnson as "the best athlete ever to off when she reached high school. supportive of me," she said. "They and he hada nice family background, major problems to arise in the play at Liberty," not only because of baseball community, the commis­ She lettered four years straight and come down to see me whenever they but he decided he was transferring her ability, but also because of her averaged 14.5 points, 2.6 rebounds can and are always ready to encour­ and he said 'Well I'm here, do you sioner will have to deal with the winning altitude and team spirit that question of whether or not to allow and 6.2 assists per game. She was age me whenever I need it." want to come?' and so that's how I can infect an entire team and change selected All-State for two years, All- But basketball is not Johnson'sonly ended up here," Johnson said. a foreign group to buyout a North a season. American team. Angle Johnson Area for three, and All-Conference sport. In high school she started on Johnson is especially close with "I really think we're going to have the volleyball team that finished30- 4 What will be the result of Japa­ Women's basketball forward for four years in a row. Johnson was Reeves' wife Mona. "She has be­ a good season," Johnson said. "If we also selected for the Indiana Stale and she earned fourth place in die come one of my best friends and she nese ownership? Will they bring can pull together and get the whole passer and a good floor leader with All-Star learn and was also a runner- 800-meter run at the slate track team is like a second mom to me, a mom over Japanese professional base­ team to have a winning attitude, I the speed, strength and quick hands up in the Miss Basketball contesl for finals. away from home," Johnson said. ball players to play for SeatUe? think we'll do really good." Will Florida be allowed to adopt an needed to play a strong defense. Ihe state. Johnson said she chose basketball I had never really thought a lot Johnson is not only spirited, but tal­ over volleyball or track because already established franchise? For ented. She is a quick, versatile player Since Johnson has hit the court, she Johnson said, "1 came from a small about coming to a Christian school. these answers keep a sharp eye on with the ability to play a number of has earned an average of 8.1 points high school that was always winning "Basketball is so big in Indiana and SeatUe for me next month! positions. She is also a powerful and 4.6 rebounds per game. She games. The first game that we lost that is what I was raised on. It's so See Johnson, Page 7 Tuesday, Feb. 11,1992 The Champion, Page 7 Lady hoops reach .500 in win Commissioner's

By PAMELA WALCK the game progressed. Champion Reporter "They (Radford) played a strong Cup focuses on The Lady Flames basketball team physical game with us and we're a got off to a slow start Saturday finesse team," head coach Rick against Coastal Carolina but then Reeves said. "We're still not 100 overall athletics jumped to a quick lead in the second percent and this was a tough game for By SHANA HUFF half and went on to win easily by a the younger kids. They' ve never been Champion Reporter score of 78-61. The victory raisedthe in this type of situation before and we Liberty University continues its battle for The Commissioner's Cup, team record to 4-4 in the conference. made a lot of youthful mistakes." which is offered by the Big South Conference to the school with the best Earlier in the week, the Lady Flames The Lady Flames outshot Radford overall sports program in the conference. "On behalf of the Liberty University Athletics Department, I can say lost to Radford University, 75-60. by eight attempts, but lost the game at During Saturday's game, the lady we would like nothing more that to capture the Commissioner's Cup in the free-throw line. the Big South Conference," athletic director Chuck Butch said. "The hoopsters, who were in a "must win "The key to the game is free Commissioner's Cup signifies the overall strengths of an athletics de­ situation" and down by four, 39-35, throws," Reeves said. "It boils down partment since all those sports that compete for a Big South Champion­ against Coastal Carolina, opened the to the fact that we out shot them on the ship would have to do well in order for Liberty to win the cup." second half with determination, break­ field but lost at the line." According to the 1991-92 Big South Conference Manual, the ing Coastal's narrow lead in the first Liberty entered the second half Commissioner's Cup is presented in May to the member institution with five minutes. down by six at 39-33 and struggled the best overall record in conference competition. Points are based upon The Lady Flames were led in their unsuccessfully to gain a lead. each school's finish in each of the 12 conference championships. second half shooting spree by LU Wiley led the team with 15 points, As of Nov. 11, in only its first year as a conference member, Liberty seniors Wendy Johnson andJeri Wiley followed by LU junior Cynthia Th­ is currently in third place for the award. Davidson College leads the and LU sophomore Angie Johnson. omson, who score 14 points and A. conference with 23 points, while Campbell University holds second place with 21.5 points. Liberty sports accumulated 21.0 points for the The LU team got off to a slow Johnson who had 11 points and 10 start in the first half, as Coastal fall semester through the soccer and track teams. LU also captured first rebounds. W. Johnson led Liberty in place in men and women's conference championships, which boosted it Carolina gained a quick lead and rebounds with a total of 14 boards. to the top three. USC Coastal Carolina has claimed the Commissioner's held Liberty at bay for the "Confidence has played a big role Cup every year since 1988. remainder of the first half. in our attitude," Wiley said. "This is A breakdown of points includes: First Place-8 points; Second Place- LU freshman Ginny Coleman lead our first loss at home since Christ­ 7 points; Third Place-6 points; Fourth Place-5 points; Fifth Place-4 the Lady Flames with 15 points, fol­ mas. Winning at home has done a lot points; Sixth Place-3 points; Seventh Place-2 point and Eighth Place-1 lowed by Wiley's 14 points and 11 photo by Shelbl KanesMro for our confidence." point. The current standings of teams in he Big South Conference are rebounds. LU junior Sarah Hillyer LU junior Jennifer Fairfax rises high for a shot during the The Lady Flames now stand at 4-4 as follows: added three 3-point shots to the score. 75 - 60 loss against first-place Radford. in the Big South Conference and 7-13 School SOC WVB MXC wxc TOTAL LU sophomore Dawn Coleman had Flames were defeated by Radford desperately to break Radford's overall for the season. 1. Davidson 5.0 7.0 4.0 7.0 23.0 2. Campbell 8.0 1.0 7.0 5.5 21.5 nine points and four rebounds and A. University which is number one in increasing lead. The Lady Flames face non-confer­ 3. Liberty 1.0 4.0 8.0 8.0 21.0 Johnson had six points and eight the Big South Conference, 75-60. The Lady Flames opened the game ence action on Saturday at 3 p.m., 4. Radford 6.0 6.0 6.0 1.5 19.5 rebounds. The game was an uphill battle for with a quick but temporary 6-2 lead when they will play against Western 5. UNC-A 2.0 8.0 2.0 4.0 16.0 On Thursday night, the Lady the Lady Flames, who fought over Radford, only to fall behind as Carolina in the LU gym. Basketball •Johnson- Continued from Page 6 Continued from Page 6 now and giving them a lot of support the game. Now that I'm here I'm really glad I We support the guys by going to their On Tuesday night the Flames de­ came. It's helped me grow a lot spiri­ games and some of them come to our feated George Mason University 69- tually." games. It is just really good that 55 for the second time this season Now that she has started playing, everybody is supporting everybody," before a crowd of 4,850 in the Vines she still feels that Reeves and his wife she said. Center. are wonderful. "He [Reeves] is great Johnson and her teammates have The Flames were led by Nwosu in practice. Sometimes he'll joke set a high goal for this season and the who scored 20 points, including 15 in around with us and have fun, but we ones to follow. the first half, and grabbed nine re­ always know when he's serious "I would like to win the Big South bounds while blocking three shots. and she is really good to us. I really tournament. That's a big goal, it Hildebrand also led the Flames with appreciate the things she does." really is, but I think we really can do 19 points including hitting all 12 of This has been a rough season for it;" she said. "If not this year, I know his free throws in the game. He hit the Lady Flames due to numerous we can do it next year or the year eight straight to increase LU's lead injuries and many difficult games on after. Before I leave here, I have a from 5847 to 66-47. the road, but Johnson feels that the feeling we are going to do it." In the game the Flames out-re­ team is improving with every game. After she graduates Johnson bounded the Patriots 43-32 including She feels this improvement is partly plans to use her degree in elemen­ Nwosu's nine and Coleman also due to the winning spirit which has tary education to work with small grabbed nine boards. invaded the campus, because of the children. "I chose elementary Nwosu scored 29 points versus success of the guys basketball team education because I love to work and the ice hockey team, lifting the with children. Someday I would photo by JeHS. Smith George Mason in an earlier contest fan support and the girls' morale. like to teach and coach. I would also The Liberty Lacrosse club played its first game of the season Saturday and lost to Elon giving him 49 points in two games against the Patriots. "It is just really good that all the like to teach and help children with College by a score of 6-2. The club will battle at William & Mary this weekend. The loss dropped GMU to 6-13. students are going to the guys games learning disabilities." Sports Notebook Globetrotters Big South basketball tournament on Big South All-Conference Team, the is Thursday, Feb. 20. season. record is 37 consecutive free throws March 5-7 in Anderson. Player of the Year, the Rookie of the Also, for those interested in men's by Karl Hess. The Harlem Globetrotters will be Three-on-three tournament play Plan now to attend the Flames' first Year and the Coach of the Year. and women's eight-ball pool the entry As of last week, Hildebrand's performing in the LU Vines Center began on Feb. 10. Division 1 tournament with the win­ For those interested in staying in deadline is Thursday, Feb. 20. free-throw shooting percentage of on Thursday, Feb. 20, at 7 p.m. The slam dunk contest's prelimi­ ner receiving an automatic entry into the Anderson area during those days, It's also time to start thinking about .890 was good for 19th in the nation. Ticket prices are $8, $10, $12 and nary event will be held during the the field of 64 NCAA teams for the a list of major hotels in the area fol­ softball teams. The entry deadline The Flames are now a perfect $20. Students will receive a $2 dis­ week of Feb. 17-19. Anyone inter­ March Madness tournament. lows. The Quality Inn of Anderson, for men's and women's softball is 11-0 in the Vines Center. count if they present their student ested should contact the intramural Tickets are on sale now at $10 for (803) 226-1000; Howard Johnson Friday, Feb. 28. LU senior center Mike Coleman IDs at the LU Ticket Office only. office. For further information con­ general admission and $15 for re­ Lodge, (803) 226-3457; Park Inn The softball teams require an entry needs 32 points to reach 1,000 for Tickets are also on sale at served seating through the LU Ath- International, (803) 225-3721; and fee of $20. The money is refundable tact the office at ext. 2389. his career at LU. The last player Domino's Pizza, Days Inn, Amoco leticDepartmentonly. Thebookticket The Holiday Inn of Anderson, (803) at the end of the season if the team to accomplish this was Bailey food shops, Harris Tire and Over- Basketball includes all tournament games 226-2051. Due to the limited number does not forfeit two of its regularly Alston who finished with 2,115 street Transmission. LU's Matt Hildebrand has hit 30 throughout the weekend including the of rooms available, reservations scheduled contests throughout the points from 1987-1990. More information is available at consecutive free throws. The school Big South Championship game to be should be made as early as possible. (804) 239-6327. telecast on ESPN. There are also rooms available in Immediately following the Tickets outside of Liberty Univer­ nearby Clemson, S.C. Sports Schedule Globetrotters, the Liberty Univer­ sity cost $20 for the entire tournament Ice Hockey: At home on Friday, on Feb. 27-29 at Campbell sity men's basketball team will be in Tickets will also be made available Men's Basketball: At home on and $5 for individual sessions. Feb. 14, against Virginia Tech University. action against Morehead State through the Civic Center of Andeson. Saturday, Feb. 15, against Charleston The teams involved in the tourna­ starting at 9:30 p.m. There will be a Lacrosse: On the road Saturday, University. The game begins at 9 The tournament will be held at: Southern starting at 7:30 p.m. At ment include: Campbell University, late ice skate following the game Feb. 15, against William & Mary p.m. in the Vines Center. The Civic Center of Anderson home on Monday, Feb. 17, against Charleston Southern University, 3027 Mall Road Campbell University starting at Friday night. starting at 7:30 p.m. Big South Tourney Davidson College, Radford Univer­ Men's Volleyball: At home on Tennis: Begins its spring Anderson, S.C. 7:30 p.m. Liberty University students should sity, UNC-Asheville, USC-Coastal Women's Basketball: At home on Thursday, Feb. 13, against Virginia schedule on the road Monday, Phone: (803) 2604800 make plans now to stop in Anderson, Carolina, Winthrop College and Saturday, Feb. 15, against Western Tech starting at 7:30 p.m. On the road Feb. 24, against Averett College. S.C., on their way to Florida for Liberty University. Intramurals Carolina starting at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, against the Uni­ There will be a home scrimmage Spring Break "92. Prior to the tournament on Wed­ For people interested in playing Wrestling: On the road Saturday, versity of William and Mary and on Thursday, Feb. 27, against The Liberty University men's bas­ nesday, March 4, from 7-8:30 p.m. table tennis, the deadline for men's, Feb. 15, at the Bloomsburg Duals. George Mason starting at 10 a.m. Hampden Sydney College ketball team will be competing in the there will be a dinner recognizing the women's and co-recreational teams This will last all day. Golf: Begins its spring season starting at 3 p.m.

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Call 237*8262 For Appointment departure city. STORE PHONE 237-5211 9201 TimberlakeRoad (Behind McDonalds) Page 8, The Champion Tuesday, Feb. 11,1992 Bream aims for '96 Olympics in Atlanta ByJIMHORTON the team's two European trips this referring to the split second she has to Champion Reporter "/ have to learn to be more patient... Some­ spring. defend a shot on her 2-by-3-meter The National Football League and times I get frustrated at myself, but I have to Speaking about her current train­ goal. Major League Baseball both have ing, she said: "I have to learn to be "In other sports one mistake is not Liberty graduates, and the Olympics remember I am just learning." more patient. Sometimes I get frus­ as significant, but in team handball may soon have an LU student com­ - Theresa Bream trated at myself, but I have to remem­ one mistake is a goal," Bream said. peting if Theresa Bream continues Olympic Hopeful ber I am just learning." Breams said it is unlikely she will her team handball progress. Bream's frustration is partly from make the 1992 Olympics unless Bream, a star athlete at LU in the training complex in Colorado Springs, said. the differences in her role as a goalie someone on the current team suffers NCAA sports of volleyball and bas­ Col. Bream started training as a goalie on the team. Other sports have "more an injury, but she is confident about ketball, is now learning a third sport Bream equated team-handball to for the U.S. team last July, but she had activity," Bream said, comparing her making the 1996 team. in which she plans to compete in the "water polo without the water." She only been at the Colorado Olympic experience in basketball and volley­ She will return to Liberty next year 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, Ga. also compared it to basketball. complex for a month when she broke ball to team-handball. to play basketball with her team­ Bream has taken this year off from "You can pass the ball. You can her thumb. She was back in action in "I have to stay back and let them mates on the Lady Flames. college to train for the event. "I'll be take three steps, then dribble as much September to assist her team at the come to me and not go after the ball," "Some people are good at sports, back next year," Bream said speak­ as you want, and then you can take USA Cup. she explained. and some people are good in other ing of finishing her degree. Soon she three more steps after you stop drib­ Bream is going back to Colorado Bream said that when the action areas. Whatever you are good at, go Theresa Bream will be hard at work in the Olympic bling, and then pass or shoot," Bream this month, and hopes to go on one of does come her way it is "immediate," as far as you can," Bream said. U.S. Olympic hopeful U.S. winter team stronger than ever By BILL GLAUBER a mountain in Val d'lsere to win the Figure Skating bronze medal. National champions need only finish in the top four to U.S. champion in the Nordic com­ The Baltimore Sun first downhill of the World Cup sea­ Calla Urbanski and Rocky Marval, qualify for the quarterfinals. bined. Jim Holland is a ski jumper A U.S. strength in any Olympics, The Los Angeles Times-Washington Post News Wire son, he gained instant Olympic medal who train in Newark, Del., have an "Give us a chance," Peterson said. with one runner-up finisho n the World this year's team could come away Miracles to debacles. credibility. Unfortunately for Kitt, the exhilarating long program, but if they "We play hard. We might surprise Cup circuit. with as many as fivemedals . The United States hockey team new Olympic course in Val d'lsere is are unable to land side-by-side double people." Bill Koch returns in cross country Kristi Yamaguchi, Tonya Harding beats the Soviet Union in Lake Placid, more technically demanding than the Axels in the original program, they'll 16 years after winning a silver medal and Nancy Kerrigan will try to Luge and then spends the next two Olym­ layout he won on in December. be skating for fifth. Reigning world in the 1976 Innsbruck Games. But the duplicate their 1-2-3 medal sweep The United States has never won an pic Winter Games slip-sliding to the The U.S. women will make their bronze medalists Natasha Kuchiki and country's top competitor is Nancy they recorded at the 1991 World Olympic medal in this sledding event. bottom of the pack. medal bids in the slalom, giant slalom Todd Sand will try to rebound from a Fiddler, a 35-year-old skier who is Championships in Munich, Germany. Now, the country has two medal Eric Heiden wins five gold medals super giant slalom. The names to disastrous third-place showing at the strong in the classical style. The only skater capable of breaking contenders, Duncan Kennedy, sec­ in speed skating in 1980. Eight years remember are Diann Roffe, Eva nationals. •Speed Skating later in Calgary, Alberta, the entire through against the Americans is 1989 ond in the men's World Cup, and Twardokens and Julie Parisien. The top U.S. ice dance team, April Forty-two of the 122 winter medals U.S. Olympic team wins six medals world champion Midori Ito of Japan. Cammy Myler. Veteran Bonny Roffe and Twardokens each have SargentThomas and Russ Witherby ,s won by the United States have come and only two are gold. Yamaguchi was nearly flawless Warner returns to her third Olympics. top-four finishes on the World Cup aiming for a top-10 finish. in this sport. The team's 1988 Cal­ Bill Johnson comes careening down in winning her first national tide last this season. •Mogul Skiing gary experience of Dan Jansen's falls a mountain in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia, year in Orlando, Fla. But Harding •Hockey Last March, Parisien earned the This is a new medal sport, with and three medals won, was an in 1984 to emerge as the Olympic sustained a tendon injury in her right This is not a team of fresh-faced first World Cup victory for the United skiers tackling a course of snow bumps aberration. downhill champion. Four years later, foot and was unable to land her signa­ kids out to create a miracle. Teams States in four years. But last month, ture jump, the triple Axel. Kerrigan filled with old pros, career minor- trying to impress judges with their Short-track events have been the United States not only doesn't she had a collision with a artistic flair. It may sound strange, but win an alpine skiing medal, it has also removed three triple jumps from leaguers and a smattering of college added, but the United States isn't recreational skier, had four teeth her long program at the nationals. stars led by defenseman Scott the results could yield a bounty of expected to take any medals. Instead, trouble finding competitors who can American medals. The best racer in knocked out and broke a wrist. Still, ToddEldredge.the 1991 U.S.men's Lachance. look to the familiar faces for medal finish a race. she expects to race and win at the the world is Donna Weinbrecht of champion and bronze medalist at the Dave Peterson is back after guiding performances. The Winter Olympics usually Olympics. New Milford, N.J., Dennis championships, missed the nationals the Americans to a seventh-place Bonnie Blair, the reigning 500- bring out the best and worst in Ameri­ Carmichael leads the American men. •Biathlon with a back injury but was given an finish in Calgary in 1988. The United meter champion, will try to add a gold can athletes. A country accustomed "We could be the story of the Olympic berth based on past per­ States compiled a 17-31-8 pre-Olym­ in the 1,000. Eric Flaim, the silver to producing world-class athletes for Cross-country skiing and rifle Games," Weinbrecht said. formances. In his place at the nation­ medalist in the men's 1,000 in 1988, games on grass, AstroTurf and hard­ shooting have never been a U.S. pic record, and Peterson was still jug­ als, Christopher Bowman won a sec­ •Nordic Events is a top contender in the 1,500. Jansen wood has rarely dominated a sport­ strength. Thompson, who was ex­ gling his lineup last week in Europe. ond title, but gave a lifeless, conser­ The United States is strictly going figures to win two medals this year. ing event laid out on ice and snow. pected to win a medal in 1988, fell to NHL veteran Moe Mantha was vative performance. Paul Wylie re­ for top-15 performances in these, Others to watch include Nick Th- Yet when the 1992 Games begin pressure, real and self-induced. brought in to solidify a weak defense. turns to the Olympics for a second which comprise ski jumping, cross­ ometz, still trying to overcome a blood Saturday in Albertville, France, the He choked. Still, the schedulcand format should and final time. country skiing and Nordic combined. disorder, and Mary Docter, a four- United States may be poised to pro­ Now 30, and married, he has a new, be friendly to the United States. Placed The top Americans are the Holland time Olympian who has overcome duce performances that fit somewhere broader outlook and could contend in In pairs, the United States has two in a pool with Sweden, Finland, Italy, brothers. Joe Holland is a four-time drug problems. in the middle of a miracle and a de­ the men's 20-kilometer event. teams capable of contending for the Germany and Poland, the Americans bacle. Women will compete in the Olym­ Two factors may work to the ad­ pic biathlon for the first time. Unfor­ vantage of the United States — his­ tunately for the United States, its top tory and talent. performer, Anna Sonnerup, failed to The demise of the Eastern bloc has qualify for the team. Joan Getshow wreaked havoc with the sports pro­ emerged as the trials' leader. Vatmtine s (Day Wishes fessionals of the traditional Winter •Bobsled Olympic powers, the Soviet Union Also known as the Olympic Law 9 and Germany. team, the U.S. bobslcdders spent more To Julie- Although the United States will Bridget, time in court than on the track before Roses are red, Atl trie fun times in never be considered a winter super­ the Games. The team was selected in Happy Valentine's my life don't involve power, the country has assembled an Violets are blue; July, but a new set of trials was or­ Day, Bird! I love you for just, the post eight unusually strong contingent of skat­ dered by a USOC arbitrator after a Dad & I love having a now and forever. ers and skiers. The team target is to complaint was filed by Edwin Moses daughter like you. q*> months but also the ^ Doug ^ exceed the U.S. record of 12 medals and Willie Gault. Happy Valentine's Day! past eight years I've, won at Lake Placid in 1932and 1980. Despite the chaos, and a new selec­ known you. "I know my job is to be a cheer­ tion process, the United States may <$ To fldam: IJouVe bzzn there leader," Harvey Schiller, executive have its best chance for a medal since Colorado Girls are through the bad times director of the United States Olympic picking up a four-man bronze at the 'Many waters cannot calling you home. us well as the good Committee said. "But I believe we 1956 Games in Cortina, Italy. The The Binkster too. W have an outstanding opportunity to quench Cove; rivers cannot times but without a reason is one man, Herschel Walker. Happy Ualentine's doubt you are my best have the best Winter Olympics we've The running back for the Minnesota wash it away.' ever had." Day. Vikings is a better pusher than <$> times. T love you... Mappy Valentine's 'Day! Mom & Dad Here is a sport-by-sport rundown football player, and he'll be the % "your" Douglas of the U.S. medal prospects: brakeman for the top two- and four- <9 •Alpine Skiing man sleds. The team's top drivers: A J. 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