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NOVEMBER 1, 2005 SERVING LIBERTY UNIVERSITY* FOR 23 YEARS VOL. 23, NO. 8
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By Luke Dykeman James Kling encouraged the saying, "The Bible teaches a of the tension he felt living in the Goodlatte (R-Va.) to stand in sup NEWS REPORTER crowd to support Israel as the future for Israel as a nation ... the midst of the chaos. port of Israel. Colas is looking for only democracy in the reason I support Israel is Led by government students ward to a dialogue and debate on An age-old conflict was Middle East, as well because of the Bible." Colas and Kling, the organization the subject, but emphasized the unleashed on campus as several as its stance as Ice gave a brief history of was formed from their shared love club's stance as firmly pro-Israel. dozen students gathered for the America's ally. Guest anti-Semitism through of international affairs. After pre He said, "We're not an everyone kickoff meeting of the LU pro- speaker Thomas Ice, out history and senting their constitution to the get up and say your opinion club Israel club. The first gathering head of Liberty's new linked American SGA, Colas and Kling were ... if the Palestinian terrorists lay began with a short video clip of Pre-Tribulation war protesters with approved to run the organization. down their arms, there could be fighting between Israelis and Rapture research center and anti-Israeli bias. Citing a passion for politics, peace in Israel. If Israel lays down Palestinians interposed with reli the author of "The Case for Former LU student Colas, Kling and their staff are its arms, there would be geno gious images from the Holy Land. Zionism," presented the Bible as Phil Mitchell who lived in planning to take an active role in cide." Founders Brian Colas and the basis for supporting Israel Jerusalem for seven years spoke petitioning Congressman Please see CLUB, page A3 Tuomala: The Lost World: The Jurassic return From the
By Angela Franulovich court to the NEWS REPORTER
In a dimly lit corner of a warehouse on Campus North sits classroom an open crate. Upon first glace, the crate appears to be filled with noth By Tanya Whelly ing more than crumpled newspaper and the debris-laden NEWS REPORTER discards of a swept floor. One could easily imagine the con tainer to be a make-shift trash bin leftover from some cam pus construction project, a box of rubbish, lost and long In the fall of 2004, Liberty forgotten. University's law school There is no reason to believe the container's contents are opened its door to eager stu valuable. The crate has no lock for its lid. In fact, it does not dents and a reputable facul even have a lid - its only covering is a thick layer of dust. ty. One of the highly experi "It almost made me cry," said Dr. David DeWitt, director enced men waiting to chal of Liberty's Center for Creation Studies, about finding the lenge fresh law minds was crate in its current condition. Jeffrey Tuomala. The wooden crate is a make-shift coffin not a trash bin. Tuomala, now an It houses the fossilized remains of an allosaurus, Associate Professor of Law at unearthed on the Colorado Plateau only to be reburied in a Liberty, taught law for 12 mass of used campus equipment in a warehouse on years at Candler's Mountain. two differ "The first time I came over, there were boxes of brochures ent schools stacked on top of it (the open crate)," DeWitt said. before The dinosaur skeleton was originally excavated during coming to the late '80s by previous Center for Creation Studies faculty Lynchburg members. More than 15 years later, however, the fossilized in the sum bones remain unprepared and unassembled. mer of The excavation team members intended to display the 2003. He assembled specimen in LU's creationism museum, housed came to TUOMALA at the time in DeMoss Hall. But the museum closed before Liberty because he believed the monumental task was completed. in the mission statement and According to a space and funding proposal for a new cre trusted that Liberty would ation museum at Liberty University, the original Museum take the law seriously. He of Earth and Life History - along with its lab, prep area, also said that it was a place offices and conference room - was ceded to the A. Pierre where the faculty is serious Guillermin Library during the '90s to fulfill a Southern about the integration of law Association of Colleges and Schools accreditation require and faith. ment for contiguous space. "Liberty goes beyond other MAIT TRENT schools by giving students a DINOSAUR — DeWitt stands next to a statue of a Dimetrodon. The statue once stood in the creation museum. Please see MUSEUM, page A6 perspective by which to eval uate the law and to under stand the inconsistencies in the law," said Tuomala. Alumni given a place to meet Seminar trains faculty, Tuomala received his J.D. from Capital University Law and Graduate Center in Chelsea Franklin their needs and interests. The alumni wel staff in grant writing Columbus, Ohio, and his NEWS REPORTER come center was creatively designed by Master of Law degree Paula Johnson of Thomas Road Baptist from George Washington Liberty alumni now have a place on cam Church who is known for her artistic By Joanne Tang proposals. The second work University National Law pus to call their own. The new alumni wel murals and interior design technique. ASST. NEWS EDITOR shop gave faculty tips on find Center in Washington, D.C., come center, located adjacent to the Jerry The space is filled with a comfortable yet ing grants. Those in atten where he graduated with Falwell museum, is a place where alumni sophisticated decor that will unquestion What is the cost of the dance included faculty of honors. can spend time socializing, meet up with ably suit the current and future alumni. Axioscop 2 plus fluorescent almost every department, Tuomala, who is also the old friends, surf the Web, reminisce about Included in the area is a computer center microscope in the biology lab? including athletics and the LU Associate Dean of Academic old times and more. with Internet access where alumni can surf About $40,000 dollars, part police department. Affairs and Professor of With a variety of activities to choose the Web and update the alumni records of which came from a grant. Liberty's professors carry a Constitutional Law at from, alumni can now spend their time in a with their current information. Also "We wanted to ensure that substantial workload, "much Liberty has numerous cre space that is designed to correspond with included in the welcome center are a chil faculty and staff had the train larger than many other uni dentials outside of the class dren's play area, a flat screen TV, a recep-r ing in grant writing to avoid versities," said Dr. Barry N. room. Tuomala served as a tion area, a refreshment area and a relax the common pitfalls," said Moore, Vice President of colonel in the United States ation area as well. Memorabilia surrounds Wayne Hartless, head of Advancement and I 'niversity Marine Corps Reserves on the room and, even old yearbooks are avail Grants Administration. Relations. Because of this, fac active duty for eight years able to for alumni to flip through as they In order to provide that ulty members do no! always and as a judge advocate for take the time to remember the days they experience, a faculty grants have the time to go through the reserves for over 20 attended Liberty University. writing seminar was held on the process of applying for years. In addition he has The alumni affairs department and alum Oct. 22. The seminar, taught grants, which includes getting argued many important ni agree that this is a sound investment by Dr. Robert Porter of approval from the department cases such as Regina v. because of the number of alumni who visit GrantWinners Seminars and and writing a proposal, which Demer in 2003, which every year and their loyalty to give back to the Research Grants Manager must be checked multiple addressed the unborn child's Liberty University. at Virginia Tech, brought 97 times before being sent to the right to life under interna members of Liberty's faculty requesting foundation. tional law and the Canadian to two workshops. The first Charter. Please see ALUMNI, page A3 workshop explained the fun NATAI.II; I/OANO damentals of writing grant Please see GRANTS, page A2 Please see DEAN, page A3 MEMORIES — Alumni browse over old school yearbooks. Page A2, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION NOVEMBER 1.2005
patrick doney bottom line
& " *• Wlien I chose Liberty my senior year of was so big, that he wouldn't be allowed to high school, there was a common theme get a communications degree to "tame his amongst my friends: why would you want pride." My dad and his ego are both doing to move to the south? I was your typical just fine in the ministry now. What a coin Southern California kid, wearing flip-flops cidence. and shorts daily, and busting out my big 2. Then there's the language barrier. I've sweatshirt when it dropped down to 59 been essentially beaten with rods verbally degrees. I never could have imagined what every time I've said the word "stoked." Yet, was in store for me on the "other side..." all I hear out here is "ya'll this," and "ya'll The other day I was simply that." "Ya'll" isn't even a driving down Wards Rd., my word. At least stoked can California license plate stick Ya'll' isn't even a be used in reference to a
ing out like Katie Feenstra in fire. Southern people IIOTO PROVIDED a Liberty hallway, when back word. At least stoked come up with the strangest WORKING HARD FOR THE MONEY — Faculty gathered at Campus North to attend workshops on grant writing. behind me, an old woman things. and an old man in a camou can be used in 3. But the real reality is flage hunting outfit were quite simple: they're jeal- Grants: More grants and more honking and yelling some reference to afire." ous. where would you thing at me. Figuring the rather grow up, sweet, old couple was trying Missatooth, Arkansas, or to help in some way, I made sure to pull up seminars in the future Newport Beach, California? They make TV next to them at the next light. The shows about California cities; they promote response? "WE HATE CALIFORNIANS! Continued from page 1 are not exclusive to the scientific field. hog-tyin' in small towns in the South. GET OUT OF OUR STATE!" At least, that's "COS is a nice fit for our biology, psychology, All in all, there really isn't much of a dif the PG version. nursing and old testament (departments)," ference between the West Coast and the Moore said. Why would anyone not like people from south. That is, if you don't consider the Grants serve to "help ease the burden on Finding a grant is one thing, making sure California? Well, I've come up with a few people, location and lifestyle. But every their department's budget," Hartless said. they are applicable is another matter. reasons. thing else is the same. But I'm glad I'm Liberty hopes to use grants toward not only Sometimes there are geographical restric 1. A lot of people in this region of the here. The relocation education in itself has research and equipment but also "bricks and tions, Hartless explains. There are often grants country say they don't like people from my been interesting. But ya'll knew that, and mortar;" getting the money to build new build that do not give funds to religious universities. home area because we're arrogant and they that's the bottom line. ings and facilities. think "that boy's too cocky." My dad even Moreover, grants are emerging as a good Usually grants are open to all, universities had problems with this when he was in col Contact Patrick Doney at tpdoney@lib- method of not only obtaining —-——————"—— which means Liberty is often lege in the 80s. He was told that his ego erty.edu. money but also to achieve an "Of all the grants competing against institutions increased reputation for such as Duke and Harvard, both excellence. Universities that We've applied far it's of which have larger budgets and obtain many grants tend to be more expenence in grant writ at the top of their fields, and been almost an 80 ing. Liberty aims to be one of "Of all the grants we've applied those universities. percent SUCCeSS rate for thus far it's been almost an Liberty is currently, Moore 80 percent success rate the past said, at the bottom five per the past couple couple years," said Hartless. He cent of grants being approved. said the largest grant awarded This is simply owing to the years." was $123,547 from the National fact that Liberty has not his Institutes of Health, awarded to torically applied for many Wayne Hartless Dr. David DeWitt of the biology grants. GRANTS ADMINISTRATION department. Hartless said that "We intend to be in the top grants award varying amounts of five percent of grant attainment,' said Moore. money and that applying to'grants is important The first step in becoming part of the top five because getting grants means that the depart percent is training faculty to become fully capa ment becomes a "blip" on the radar and is ble of writing grants, knowing the ins and outs noticed by other organizations. of the entire process and finding the right Hartless says there will be more training grants to apply to. seminars in the future. Since the recent semi In order to do this, Liberty has purchased nar, he has received nothing but positive feed two anually renewable databases that contain back from faculty. The program is also a good listings ofavailable grants. Each grant contains way to educate faculty members and keep stipulations on the amount offered, as well as them updated on the new developments in the restrictions for universities that are allowed to academic field. apply, such as deadlines and the type of fund Continually equipping faculty with "training ing. and tools" is vital to Liberty succeeding in One database is called the Foundation grants attainment. "Since we get new faculty Directory Online Platinum, which contains each year, we want to make sure they are 80,000 grant makers. The second is called trained," he said. Community of Science, which is a database focused more on research, though the grants Contact Joanne Tang [email protected].
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By Tanya Whelly tion studies with a concentration in the hardest part. As an employer, NF.WS REPORTER print journalism in 1999. While study Bonebright said the foremost qualities ing at Liberty, Bonebright wrote for The she would look for in an employee were After taking class after class on writ Liberty Champion and was the news eagerness and experience. "You need to ing and reporting, journalism students director for Liberty's radio station, The start right now," Bonebright said, refer can sometimes feel lost when thrown Light. ring to journalism students, "building a into the "real world" of communica After graduating, Bonebright worked portfolio, writing articles for the tions. It is not uncommon for a journal for two years as a reporter and acting Champion, whatever you can do." NATAI.IK LOZANO ism student to feel ill-equipped and editor for two weekly newspapers, The Bonebright, now 28, teaches two sec WELCOME BACK—Liberty is expecting 8,000-10,000 alumni visitors this year. unprepared the first time they have to Nelson County Times and The Amherst tions of Mass Communication Writing perform a real life interview or do New Era Progress. She covered stories at Liberty, where she uses her past research for a story. on education, sports, hard news and experiences to start students off on the Alumni: New room offers Amy Bonebright, an adjunct commu local government. "It was a ton of work right foot. nications teacher at Liberty, realizes and a ton of great experience," said "She's been working out in the field so relaxation and memories this problem and seeks to help students Bonebright. she knows what she's talking about," receive hands-on experience before Though she received a lot of real said junior Chidinma Menakaya, who is graduating to upper-level COMS class world experience while working at the taking Bonebright for Mass Continued from page 1 with an alumni friend. es. newspapers, Bonebright wanted to Communications Writing this semester. "When friends come to cam "Employers are looking not only for a study journalism further. In May of Menakaya was referred to Bonebright The alumni welcome cen pus it's nice to have a place to degree but for experience," said 2003, after two more years of studying by her roommate, Lindsay Nutter, who ter first opened for home meet and spend a while Bonebright, who has both the degrees journalism, Bonebright graduated from said that Bonebright helped her become coming weekend when about together when we have some and the experience to back it up. Regent University in Alexandria with a better writer. 3,000 alumni visited extra time between responsi Bonebright graduated from Liberty her master's degree. Bonebright Besides teaching the skills of writing, Liberty's campus. Nearly bilities," Johnson said. She University with a B.S. in communica- believes that graduate school helped Bonebright uses her class time to prac 8,000 to 10,000 alumni are also noted one major benefit her learn more about her profession tice real life scenarios with her stu expected to visit this year of having such a place. "We and become a better writer. dents. So far this semester she has set alone. "I believe that the can go there to remember "The best part about grad school is up a mock press conference where stu alumni welcome center was a things about our years and that there are a lot of discussions and dents pretended to be reporters asking much needed strategic Liberty, and find out infor real life projects," said Bonebright. "It questions. "It helped me to get a bigger investment to show alumni mation about things that helped me learn how to do my job bet picture of what a real press conference how much they are valued have possibly changed ter." is like. I like how she made us give our and help them to understand around campus as well," After graduating from Regent, names and the newspapers we repre that they are not only the Johnson said. Bonebright went back to being an edi sented," said Menakaya. past but also the future of The alumni welcome cen tor for The Nelson County Times and this university," Director of ter is completed only The Amherst New Era Progress, where Contact Tanya Whelly at Alumni Affairs Andy Barrick through "Phase 1" of the con she had complete control over the [email protected]. said. struction that is going to be paper. This control extended to hiring Alumni can now meet in a done to the facility. "Phase 2" B0NEBRIGHT employees, which she considers to be place on campus where they in completing the alumni can fit in and spend their welcome center will include time with people who share replacing the flooring to some of the same common match the marble flooring in backgrounds and lifestyles. the DeMoss Atrium, as well Club: Hopes to gain support Liberty alumni and fulfill as the addition of a gold ment staff member Judy entrance sign resembling the Johnson thinks that the Jerry Falwell museum and Continued from page 1 named as terrorists and are victims of heartedly endorsed the right of the alumni welcome center is a Visitor's Center signs, to help an "unfair war." While Qumsiyeh Jewish people to return to their bibli positive addition to Liberty. locate it. Club meetings will take place on a acknowledged that suicide bombings cal land and he emphasized a need for She plans to use the facility Contact Chelsea Franklin monthly basis and will feature speak of civilian targets will not resolve the coexistence. Mitchell believes there in the near future to meet up at [email protected] ers from American Israel Public struggle, he points to personal experi needs to be dialogue and debate on Affairs Committee (AIPAC), as well as ences of terror in occupied the subject and is fearful that a pro- former presidential candidate Gary Bethlehem. Qumsiyeh's mother's Israel group could become a "mouth DEAN: Tuomala welcomes new Baur and Dr. Ergun Caner, the club's cousin, a civilian, was shot to death in piece for propaganda." He said there faculty advisor. The club is planning a 2002 and a fellow Palestinian high "Needs to be a discussion, but you students with open arms debate by the end of the semester. school student was killed by a sniper. can't give Israel a blank check. If you Not. all students in attendance Calling the group "one-sided" do, you spit in the face of people who Continued from page 1 that he challenges his stu showed their support. Sophomore Qumsiyeh said "The goal should be are trying to live their lives ... stand dents to do more than they Basil Qumsiyeh, a Palestinian resi looking for peace in the land and not with Israel, but put it in context." ever thought they were dent of Bethlehem, believes that to blame one side." Contact Luke Dykeman at Ijdyke- Dustin Barr, a second year capable of doing, but at the Palestinians have been unfairly Guest speaker Phil Mitchell whole [email protected]. student at Liberty's School same time he genuinely of Law, has "nothing but cares for each student," ^ <*gr «• <*)P* -0*" *•*>" j^m *p%r *#•» *»m- •#*» good things to say about the Lesley said. man." "Going to Liberty "He is as prepared as they University School of Law Wmm come, but he also demands was one the best decisions wfmSmm that same preparation," said I've ever made," she said. 425 Coffee Rd Barr. 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The next big thing for the Steele. Although he cast his firstpresidentia l vote for Jimmy been inspired by men and women who remained forever vig Republican party is coming Carter, he soon found himself being drawn to the Republican ilant in their pursuit of equality and opportunity. Individuals from an unsuspecting place Party because, "...my mama raised me well. She provided me like Frederick Douglass, Martin Luther King, Ronald Reagan where, ironically, the demo with a sense of an individual working hard and being respon and Maebell Turner refused to accept the poisonous path of cratic party has had a death sible for his actions. As I grew older, I soon identified with the complacency. They each had dreams. But more important, grip on the people: Maryland. GOP." Among the positions he supports are the pro-life they all had plans to turn those dreams into an American real Four years ago, history was agenda, and the traditional definition of marriage: a union ity. America, ladies and gentlemen, is the promise of endless made, when for the first time between a man and a woman. possibilities," Steele said. "Now, at the Democratic conven in 30 years, a republican, Additionally, Steele has taken a hands-on effort in helping tion, we heard one word over and over again: hope. But Robert Ehrlich, was elected to reform and improve the school system of Maryland. After there's a problem, my friends. Hope is not a strategy. Hope davidernest governor along with Michael chairing the governor's committee on education reform, doesn't protect your kids from terrorism. Hope doesn't lower Steele to the office of lieu Steele had spent many hours with teachers and students to your taxes. Hope doesn't help you buy a home. And hope tenant governor. Since that time Steele, who is the first come up with real solutions to real problems that have been doesn't ensure quality education for your children... As the African-American to hold an elected state wide office in Mary facing the public school system. The result was a new set of book of James reminds us: It's not enough just to have faith. land, has attracted nation wide attention and support for the educational standards that will be implemented beginning Faith that does not show itself by good deeds is no faith at all." positive change he has helped to bring to the state. The time next year. This address drew national attention, and in the time since, has come for Steele to take the next step, as he announced last Through all that he has accomplished and worked toward, Steele has found many across the country who have been week that he will be running for Senate in 2006. Steele has kept an ear and eye to the streets. The underprivi investing in him. Paul Sarbanes, Maryland's longest serving senator, leged never were looked over, as Steele felt a need to offer his Additionally, Steele was one of three people hand-picked announced in March of this year that he will not be seeking hand to all in need. One of the best ways this has been accom by President Bush as the United States' delegation to the reelection in 2006. Immediately, there was a buzz in the plished is through his oversight the Governor's Office on investiture of Pope Benedict XVI at the first ceremonial mass region as to who his successor would be. Steele was an imme Community Initiatives. These programs served to partner at St. Peter's Square in the Vatican City. This, however, was diate favorite for many, with other possible names including faith, community organizations, volunteer and after school not the first presidential appointment for which Steele was Baltimore County Representative Benjamin Cardin, and for programs to help those with the greatest need. chosen. In 2002, Steele was chosen to serve on the Board of mer NAACP CEO Kweisi Mfume, who has previously served Another particularly strong allure of Steele, which many Visitors to the United States Naval Academy. Another award in the U.S. House of Representatives. see as a long term benefit, is that he has the potential to be the he recently received was the Bethune-DuBois Institute 2005 Having been born and raised in the D.C. metro area, Steele Republican's counterpart to Democratic Senator Barack Award for his ardent work in the development of quality edu is well acquainted with the atmosphere in Washington, and Obama, the rising Senatorial star from Illinois. Just as elo cation in Maryland. many have come to know him, as well. After attending Arch quent and thoughtful as Obama, Steele has the personality Though most conservatives have written off Maryland as bishop Carroll High School in Washington, he earned a schol and the record of building bridges. To improve education and a haven for Democrats, there remains a hope for something arship to Johns Hopkins University to major in international reduced crime, Steele worked to forge a stronger relationship great to come from the Old Line State. Michael Steele has relations. Following his undergraduate career, he entered between state and local municipalities which stretched to gained national attention as a cooperative politician and a into Villanova University's Seminary before withdrawing both sides of the isle. Though he has never compromised his hard worker. While conservatives are frantically trying to shortly thereafter to enter Georgetown's School of Law. After beliefs, Steele was able to work wonders as a Republican in a counter the rising Barack Obama, the answer is right in front practicing international law for six years, he slowly found his predominately Democratic state, drawing people from.both of our faces: Steele is a rising republican who we will be hear peers investing in him and encouraging him to enter the polit parties to accomplish major education and crime reduction ing fromfo r years to come in the Senate and beyond. ical field. Before too much lime had passed Steele found him goals. self on the ticket that would bring him to the office of lieu Steele has also recently acquired national prominence and Contact Dave at [email protected] tenant governor. attention following his prime time address from the Republi As conservatives, we have much to be excited about in can National Convention. "My journey to this moment has -Tite (jRt^T i\4TclHtiq
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S P O Q k U P l Should the United States pull out of Iraq?
"Pulling out of Iraq would be "Yeah, it is time to pull out or "1 think we need to stick it out "I think we should stay in Iraq "We should have pulled out a "Foreign troops should only throwing in the towel, and all substitute forces in Iraq. The and support our president. until the job is finished while ago. We should spare withdraw when the Iraqi gov 2,000 casualties would be in U.S. needs to use its resources Nothing good comes without because al-Qaeda might take the lives we can and stop ernment decides that it is vain." at home." sacrifice." over if we leave." policing other countries." appropriate to do so."
—Stephanie Grandstaff, Fr. —Christie Quarton, Soph. —Jon Roulean, Grad. —Josh Morgan, Soph. -Carmen Whitled, Jp. —Nathanael Swecker, Sr. Lynchburg, Va. Bonaire, Netherlands. San Diego, Calif. Lynchburg, Va. Prescott, Ariz. Seattle, Wash. KATHERYN LOWER!' NOVEMBER 1,2005 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page A5 COMMENTARY Earthquake victims demand our support and attention Last Month, ago our nation Of the $312 million appeal for relief aid from the United the quake, approximately 200,000 people, have yet to be reached faced a national crisis as Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, only with the news of coming winter weather that could cause the Hurricane Katrina ripped one third has been met. The United Nations has recently released death toll in Pakistan to rise dramatically. through New Orleans killing at a new appeal for $550 million in aid needed to avoid a second Of the 3 million left homeless, a significant portion of the least 1,200 Americans and dis wave of deaths in Pakistan, in which only $117 million has been quake survivors are children, the majority of whom are now placing 500,000. Citizens have given. In two weeks, severe Himalayan winter weather will hit orphans. This raises a whole new level of fear due to the fact that given over $1.3 billion to chari those in the earthquake zone. Snowfall is expected to be unusual before the earthquake, the U.S. State Department labeled ties such as the Red Cross and ly heavy in both frequency and quantity. Pakistan's government Pakistan "a source, transit, and destination country for trafficked Salvation Army to help those is asking millions of survivors covering 25,000 square kilometers persons" while the International Labor Organization estimates who have been victims of of high mountain to leave their villages and come down to the val that close to 100,000 people are entered into trafficking every Hurricane Katrina's wrath. At kristierutzel leys and cities for cover in makeshift tents. ______year. In the midst of the natural dis any mall, restaurant, church or With many villages being in the world's most aster, thousands of children are school across the country you mountainous region, spreading the word of "... because of less media being targeted by gangs and smug can see trucks being loaded with food, water and personal items, evacuation and shelter in the valleys has been coverage in proportion to glers to be turned into prostitutes or building materials to provide housing for those left homeless and close to impossible. Dineen Tupa of World street beggars. Children are also money continually collected to meet the many needs of those Vision stated on Reliefweb.com, "The worst Hurricane Katrina, we have being smuggled out of Pakistan to whose lives have been turned upside down. While these are all part is yet to come. This disaster is going to be turned away from the horrible oil-rich Middle Eastern countries as noble deeds, our generosity should extend beyond our borders— with us for months. The world does not favored jockeys in dangerous camel to the ends of the earth. understand this tragedy ... this disaster is conditions and treatment of races because they are light. On Oct. 8, as our nation was in the midst of recovering from more awful because of the cold weather and those in Pakistan." Smugglers often pose as parents or what we view as the worst national disaster in American history, because access is a major obstacle. No one close relatives in order to take chil an earthquake shattered the lives of every individual in Pakistan. knows how many people will stay in the dren from shelters and hospitals. Eighty-thousand Pakistanis are believed dead and over 3 million mountains, the limits of their tenacity or even how complex is the Children are even being sold by their parents into the sex trade in are homeless. The catastrophe in Pakistan far surpasses what we decision these people have to make about staying or going down acts of desperation. Once sold into the sex industry, children are have experienced on our own soil by almost eighty times the to a tented camp. But bottom line is we're here to help. If these forced to work as prostitutes and if they refuse, they are then sold number of fatalities. However, because of less media coverage in people want to stay in the mountains, we'll help them there. If to a pimp. Armed guards have been placed at hospitals and shel proportion to Hurricane Katrina, we have turned away from the they choose the camps, that's where we'll be." ters ordering that no child be removed until proof of kinship is horrible conditions and treatment of those in Pakistan. Of the $117 million that has been given, most of it is in the verified. The Pakistani government has also banned all adop Although we are serving God through giving to our fellow forms of pledges for long-term reconstruction, and little of it is in tions. Americans, we so easily ignore the call from God's Word by Paul form of immediate funds that can be used for what is most need The tragedy that has, is and will continue to take place in in 2 Cor. 10:15-16 which states, "as your faith continues to grow, ed—tents, blankets, and food. Regional Vice President of World Pakistan needs to be stopped. We need to give what we can to our area of activity among you will greatly expand, so that we can Vision, Dave Robinson, visited the quake zone and commented, provide shelter and food to the millions left with nothing and preach the gospel in the regions beyond you." The Great "Winter's consequences will be dire. The cold weather bodes a stranded in the harsh Himalayan winter. We need to take a stand Commission was set before us in Acts to go and preach to the second wave of deaths. The world must mobilize. Everybody is for the children who are being used by traffickers for the sex ends of the earth. We have been called to help those who are in tired, but try explaining donor fatigue to an earthquake survivor. industry and dangerous labor. These are children that God has need, in every location on earth. Pakistan is facing what could be We've got to dig deeper." U.N. emergency coordinator Jan created, and children that he loves. We have what they need, and the greatest devastation in its history due to the aftermath of the Vandemoortele echoed the concerns at a press conference as she we are called to go to them, whether it means taking a missions earthquake. Every individual on earth is a creation of God, and we said, 'Tomorrow will be too late for thousands and thousands of trip or supporting those who can go. Our generosity needs to are to help each other seek the glory and honor of our Creator. victims, especially babies and small children vulnerable to pneu extend beyond our borders and our comfort zone to reach the Our gospel is global, and our neighbors who we are to love as our monia, diarrhea, malnutrition, etc. I don't know how to say this ends of the earth. selves are global citizens. We need to know what is happening in any more clearly in plain English: It's now or never; we will not Pakistan and pursue ways in which we can serve and help. have a second chance." At least 30 percent of the area affected by Contact Kristie at [email protected] 'Guard your heart': The slogan that hurts relationships
Guard your heart. What should guard their hearts by The concept of "guarding your heart" has replaced by the warning to guard ourselves comes to mind when you hear not giving them away to a become so engrained in us that we assume the from opening our hearts to receive the possible that phrase? For many member of the opposite sex idea of protecting ourselves is naturally rooted disappointment inflicted by others. By study Christians in our generation, prematurely. Since the book, in the Bible. Interestingly, the Scripture com ing Harris' idea even more, it seems contrary to we instantly think about dat published in 1995, swept the monly used to support this ideology is com the very nature of God. Harris' ideology pur ing, or for that matter—kissing nation's youth and singles pletely unrelated to the idea of self-protection. ports it is biblical for people to isolate them it goodbye. It reminds us that groups, young people have Proverbs 4:23 says, "Guard your heart above selves in fear under the guise of "guarding their we shouldn't give our hearts clung tightly to Harris' advice. all else, for it is the source of life." Read alone, hearts." Scripture clearly teaches that no child away too quickly, because the With over 800,000 copies in the Scripture might be interpreted as: be on of God should be living fearfully as we are to possibility of someone unmer print, a generation of college guard not to let yourself get carried away in put our trust, dependence, worth and expecta cifully breaking or trampling hllBrySUttOn students now exists who have your emotions, because everything else in your tions on him alone, which in turn frees us to them is an unfortunately great been firmly taught to "guard life will be affected. love others without condition. Decades before possibility. Joshua Harris, author of "I Kissed their hearts," and in so doing may reap the But if one chooses to read on in the passage, 21-year-old Harris penned his advice, theolo Dating Goodbye" put this new spin on the consequences of fear and inability to be trans one can see verse 23 in its context. Solomon gian, author, and educator C.S. Lewis phrase when he preached that young people parent in developing relationships. writes verses 24-27 in exhortation to his son. expressed his thoughts on "guarding your "Don't let your mouth speak dishonestly, and heart" in his classic collection of apologetics, don't let your lips talk deviously. Let your eyes "Mere Christianity." The Pridef ul Freshman look forward; fix your gaze straight ahead. "If you want to make sure of keeping it Carefully consider the path for your feet and all intact, you must give your heart to no one, not your ways will be established. Don't turn to the even to an animal. Wrap it carefully round with right or to the left; keep your feet away from hobbies and little luxuries; avoid all entangle "Man, I'm the evil." Proverbs never discusses guarding your ments; lock it up safe in the casket or coffin of coolest guy heart because it is fragile and can be easily bro your selfishness. But in that casket—safe, dark, here!" ken. It discusses guarding your heart because motionless, airless—it will change. It will not of its true nature. This is observed in Jeremiah be broken; it will become unbreakable, impen 17:9: "the heart is more deceitful than anything etrable, irredeemable." All the girls think I'm so cute!" else and desperately sick—who can understand So before passionately implementing the it?" Solomon firmly pens the words "guard idea preached by the next popular Christian your heart" to encourage his son to guard his dating book, I encourage you to find your heart from sin, not from emotion. Because the worth in God. Do not fear the future. Open heart is "desperately wicked," Christians must yourself up to someone. Most of all, try not to be constantly vigilant of the sin that can creep let another one of Solomon's proverbs become up in our hearts, where no one can observe it a distorted Christian slogan. I can beat ANYONE except the Lord and ourselves. at ANY Unfortunately, the challenge to guard the Contact Hilary at [email protected] sport!" / thoughts and motives in our hearts has been S lop/ \ The copyright 2005 Paul Watson (T2L \§£J§0 bleed/ *oww &vtra/ $$$ for tfhe/ c/rouae Howcwxyyc o •'t Dining & i& now KOrOng' r% Reception Hall
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-Webb The Liberty men's cross country team entered the VMMN 1 ! • •.. ByCoreyCrane 2005 season with a bulls-eye 1 m ...... » - SPORTS REPORTER .%...... on its back as it was picked **»*».•*• ,m si .,,".;, first in the Big South pre-sea- " El t St The Flames were on the son poll. However, as much jflfe ••*'• MM^ >' road this week against as its Big South opponents fel dgik: Gardner-Webb as they faced tried, the Flames could not be i another tough and close loss. knocked off. This past week 11 The Flames played very well end, the men's team won its mgj>—~- - —' \ >» with a season high 479 yards first conference title in six offensively. Even though the years, and in the process lived f p i Flames fell 21-16 against ***** 1 - r\ up to its pre-season billing. Gardner-Webb, their efforts Led once again by All- • -mm* \ were huge. American Josh McDougal, the / The Flames first tacked on Flames posted an extremely \ three points with a 20-yard dominating performance over field goal by Ben Beasley. the 8K course that was held at w J • i The drive was started by the Virginia Horse Center in Brock Smith's 25-yard pass Lexington, Va. For only the 10 to Brandon Turner to get the second time in Liberty history, » Flames in the scoring zone. five Flames picked up All- "I am very proud of the Conference honors, while the way my team played today team scoring saw Liberty and has played over the last notch a total of 26 points — Photo Provided several weeks," said Head the fourth lowest total in con READY FOR A RING — The men's cross country team stands prepared for an NCAA Championship. Five Flames runners finished in the top 10 this weekend at Coach Ken Karcher. "We are ference championship history. the Big South Championship. in the middle of a difficult The Flames margin of victory respectively. Jackson ran a season and it would be very over second-place VMI was ished 30th overall in a time of ing five All-Conference run the Lady Flames had a very time of 25:30.53, finishing easy to give up, but this staff even more impressive as the 27:10.95, Campbell was 49th ners, Flames Head Coach strong showing as they fin less than one-tenth of a sec and these players have con 47-point differential tied a in a time of 28:10.00 and Brant Tolsma was named Big ished in second place, 20 ond out of third place, while tinued to come out and give conference record for the Hunt was 62nd in a time of South Men's Coach of the Year points behind Coastal Jelen was only two seconds their all in each game." largest margin of victory at the 28:59.64. for the fifth time, while senior Carolina, who won the confer behind as he ran a time of „ Gardner-Webb was able to Big South Championships. "Putting our top five in the captain Evan Falat was named ence title for the fifth straight 25:32.01 and Falat picked up top ten while sitting out Big South Scholar Athlete of year. put some points on the board Josh McDougal was the the sixth spot in a time of Jordan (McDougal), that was the Year for the second con Leading the way for the in the second quarter to take Flames top runner, winning 25:45.52. Drew Ponder was a real statement that we are a secutive year. This was the Lady Flames was sophomore their first lead of the game. the individual conference title the Flames fifth runner, fin team to watch. Regionals are first time in Big South history Sarah Roberts who had a The score remained 7-3 for the second year in a row. ishing in 10th place overall in two weeks away and we are that a men's team has won the spectacular race, finishing in until a fumble occurred on McDougal cruised to an easy a time of 25:57.81. McDougal, eagerly looking forward to it team title, individual title, second place overall in a time the 37-yard line and victory in a time of 24:00.46 Jackson, Jelen, Falat and and a shot at Nationals. The Coach of the Year and Scholar of 18:03.92. Finishing in Gardner-Webb was able to and beat his closest competi Ponder were all named to the team has to put the work in Athlete of the Year awards. eighth place overall was score nine plays later to tor by a minute and 14 sec move the lead even higher by Big South All-Conference again this week, have a solid The men's team was not the Danielle Jordan in a time of onds. team for finishing in the top week next week, and then go 14-3. only Liberty team to have such 18:42.34, while Carol The next three runners for 10 overall. out and race and see what The Flames got their first an outstanding day at the Big Jefferson was just behind the Flames were Clint happens," said Head Coach touchdown of the game in The final three runners for South Championships. The her in ninth place with a time Jackson, Jarvis Jelen and Brant Tolsma. the fourth quarter, which the Flames were Nate Lady Flames also took home of 18:43.51. Evan Falat. They finished in Edwards, Travis Campbell Besides winning the team many awards and honors. In really boosted their spirits. fourth, fifth and sixth place, Smith connected with and David Hunt. Edwards fin title, individual title and hav the overall team standings, Please see CROSS COUNTRY, page B2 Turner to cut the lead to 21- 10. "Any game experience that a young quarterback can pick up is good for him and Volleyball drops three straight the team as they get used to a new quarterback," said Karcher. "Smith showed a lot of promise today with his Lady Flames look to bounce back with three away performance. He made some key throws in difficult By Adam Trent Unfortunately for the her time in the backcourt, situation. All and all, I would SPORTS REPORTER Lady Flames on Friday, a but did accumulate three give Smith a B plus in his different lineup was not the kills in addition to 14 digs. first career start." Lady Flames volleyball solution. Game one was a Lara Bartolomeo record The Flames continued to had a rough week on the close contest, but High Point ed 52 assists in addition to push Gardner-Webb road, falling 3-0 at Virginia was able to pull away at the seven digs and two kills. The throughout the fourth quar Commonwealth on Tuesday, end to take it 30-25. In loss marks the first time that ter, leaving no room for 3-1 at High Point on Friday game two, Liberty, still using High Point has swept errors. Marcus Hamilton and 3-0 at Winthrop on the new lineup, took control Liberty in the regular sea knocked the lead down to 21- Saturday. and was able to win 30-21. son. 16 with a one-yard touch On Tuesday, the Lady After intermission, the On Saturday, the Lady down run. After trading pos Flames went to Richmond Panthers came back to Flames were in Rock Hill, sessions, Gardner-Webb for an out-of-conference defeat the Lady Flames 30- S.C., to take on three-time tried to control the clock and match against the Rams of 24 in game three. In game defending conference cham make sure the Flames would Virginia Commonwealth four, it seemed the Lady pion Winthrop. The Lady not get another chance. University. Flames were burning bright Flames put up a strong fight The Lady Flames defeated once again as they jumped against the Eagles in game VCU in the spring, but since out to a 12-5 lead, but the one, but were unable to take then the Rams have added Panthers clawed their way control and lost 30-23. Please see RALLY, page B2 transfers from junior col back, taking the lead at 18-17 Game two was the same leges, as well as internation and from there were able to story, as Winthrop. took it al players. Game one was a win 30-27 for the match. 30-24. In game three, tight contest, but the experi MlKliTUOXW. While a new lineup did Liberty was unable to pre enced Rams were able to SPIKE — Senior Janell Migeot spikes a ball in a game earlier this season. This not help Liberty walk away vent a shut out, falling 30-19 Life outlast the young Lady past week, the Lady Flames dropped three on the road and hope to make the with a crucial win, it did in the final game of the Flames and won 31-29. most of three upcoming away games. prove the team had great match. For the match, With confidence shaken, depth. Mary Alice Pike fin Nelson led all players in kills the Lady Flames lost game recorded nine kills and but the last few matches they ished with 14 kills, Rachel with 13. two 30-23. In game three, Nelson had only seven. have hit a little slump, strug Denton had 12 and Autum After the losses at High At VCU was in total control and Hoping to find a way to gling with their passing and Poorman had 10. Point and Winthrop, Liberty took it 30-15 for the match. re-ignite that fire, Head all-around game. We have Allysson Sanders and falls back to fifth in the Big Outside hitters Jessica Coach Shane Pinder rotated been fighting for a little bit Janell Migeot finished just South standings, trailing Nelson and Kendall Nichols, the lineup in the match at of confidence with a young short of double-digits with Winthrop, Coastal Carolina, vital parts of Liberty's High Point on Friday. "All team. We went with a differ nine kills each to compli UNC-Asheville and High Hockey offense, were unable to light year we've been going with ent lineup hoping to create a ment their defensive effort Point. the fire they have had in pre the young outside hitters. little spark and get them of eight and 11 digs, respec vious matches as Nichols They have been playing well, motivated again." tively. Nelson spent most of Please see VOLLEYBAU, page B2 vs. Wagner
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As the Flames gained con trol of the ball again, Smith attempted to throw deep to tight end Chris Luck, but he was pressured and this result ed in an interception. This was a great game for the Flames even though they did not come out with a win. The Gardner-Webb team was ranked fourth on offense and The NBA regular season they're coming on way too third-ranked with scoring in starts tonight and personally, strict. Movie stars in L.A., the nation. I could care less. However, I they're not always in jackets "Overall, our defense have been somewhat amused and ties, and they're setting played very well as they held over the last several weeks at trends, and we're looked at in the fourth-ranked offense in the number of players who the same light." the nation to a season low of have openly complained If Szczerbiak wants to go 21 points. I think the first half about the league's newly make movies and dress like a cost us the game as we let imposed dress code. celebrity, he should go right their quarterback have a few According the league's Web ahead. If not, he needs to stop key runs to pick up first site, when players are whining and do what he's downs, but in the second half, engaged in league or team told. the defense stepped up and business, they are required to I'm even further perplexed played some of the best foot wear a long or short sleeve by the players in the league ball they have played all year. dress shirt and/or sweater, who somehow feel that We have held several good dress pants and a pair of league commissioner David offenses down over the last dress shoes, except for when Stern was somehow racially few weeks, and tonight was players are either on the motivated when he imple just another example of how bench or in the stands, when mented the new dress code. good our defense is going to they are required to wear a Boston Celtics guard Paul be in the future," said Karcher. sport coat. Pierce recently commented The team has this week off In reality, it's pretty similar on the new dress code saying, before traveling to to what guys wore here at "When I saw the part about Charleston-Southern on the Liberty last year. Players are chains, hip-hop and throw twelfth to play their last con COLT FREEMAN now prohibited from wearing back jerseys, I think that's ference game. sleeveless shirts, T-shirts, part of our culture," Pierce BITTEN BY THE DAWGS — Brock Farrel and the Flames made a nice fourth quarter rally at GardnerWebb- , but fell just shorts, jerseys, chains and said. "The NBA is young black short 21-16. The Flames will have the week off before traveling to Charleston Southern on Nov. 12 Game time is set Contact Corey Crane at sunglasses indoors. males." [email protected]. for 1:30 p.m. To me, this dress code This isn't about race at all. doesn't sound that bad, how The NBA has had an image ever, many of the league's problem for some timenow , players don't feel that way. and that was made evident Recently in a television last November when fans in Volleyball: Crosscountry interview, Allen Iverson, one Detroit went to see the of the league's "role models," Pistons and Pacers play, and commented on the new dress a WWE royal rumble broke code saying, "They're target out in the stands. First conf. title since '99 ing my generation — the hip- Guys like Iverson, On the road again hop generation. You can put a Szczerbiak and Jackson Continued from page B1 Ricksecker as she finished 16th murderer in a suit and he's should all be thanking the Continued from page B1 just broke down on key overall in a time of 19:25.04. still a murder." good Lord each and every day points. Luckily, that was on Asia Ramey ran her best race of Hey Allen, if you put an that they made it in the NBA, our side. If we can clean up Roberts, Jordan and the season as she was 18th intellectually challenged guy because even McDonald's With only three league our side, we should beat Jefferson were all named to the overall in a time of 19:2848. in a suit, he's still intellectual requires their employees to matches remaining, should High Point down the stretch Big South All-Conference team The final three Lady Flames ly challenged. It amazes me wear a uniform. the standings remain the if we face them," said Pinder. for finishing in the top 10 over were Jo Welch, Piper Newby that a guy like Iverson who These guys fail to realize same, Liberty will play at The Lady Flames take a all. Danielle Jordan was also and Ashley Osborne. Welch will make nearly $20 million that they are playing profes High Point for the first round break from conference named to the Big South All- ran a time of 19:28.61 and fin this season, has the audacity sional basketball at the high of the conference tourna action, playing Atlantic-io Academic team. ished 19th, Newby was 20th in to complain because he's no est level, and that if they want ment. member Charlotte tonight at The Lady Flames fourth run a time of 19:35.13, and longer to allowed to wear to be treated like profession "The key to beating High 7 before continuing their ner was Reyna Quiroz. She Osborne was 22nd in a time of throwback jerseys and sweat als, they need to dress like Point is taking care of our road swing, playing at crossed the finishlin e in a time 19:42.10. pants to press conferences. professionals. side of the net," Pinder said. Birmingham Southern at 7 of 19:09.68 and finished13t h Flames cross country will be Let's hope there's a Goodwill If guys who get paid mil "We're just as athletic and p.m. Friday and at UNC- overall. Rounding out the scor back in action on Nov. 12 when in Philadelphia, maybe lions of dollars to play a game physical as High Point. We Asheville at 2 p.m. Sunday. ing for the Lady Flames and they travel to Greenville, N.C., Iverson won't have to spend don't want to change the way just had serving errors at the Contact Adam Trent at finishing in 15th place was for the NCAA Regional all of that $20 million in one they dress and look profes wrong times and our passing [email protected]. Chelsey Swanson. Swanson Championships. place. sional, they should look on covered the 5K course in a time Wally Szczerbiak, one of the bright side. There's of 19:13.00. 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On a rain- kick from 20 yards out found the was huge for the team as it heads into soaked field, Howard took a 1-0 lead back of the net over the out-stretched Big South tournament play. "One of just four minutes into the match. arm of Coastal Carolina's goalkeeper. the biggest factors is our seed. If we Liberty would net two goals before Despite a furious attack by the had lost this game, we would have halftime and go on to win by a final Chanticleers, Hetrick's would be the played at 12 p.m. but now we play at count of 2-1. last goal of the night. 7 p.m. and that is prime time for us." Liberty finished out its season on "Coastal is a very, very good team. With the win, the Lady Flames Saturday night against Coastal They come in having scored a lot of improve to 5-3 in conference play Carolina with a 2-1 win on Senior goals, so with us being a good defen and 9-6-2 overall. They have now Night. sive team, we felt up to the challenge won four straight games, the longest Before the game, seniors Sonia of matching up defensively," said streak since women's soccer won six Rodriquez, Rachel Bendzlowicz and Liberty Head Coach James Price. straight in 2000. Sarah Davis were honored and recog "Tonight was all about our seniors, Coastal Carolina falls to 5-3 in nized for all they have done for the and on top of that, this game meant a conference play and 13-5 overall. program. lot in the conference, so we came out Liberty holds the tiebreaker over The Flames jumped on the very motivated." Coastal for seeding in the Big South Chanticleers early. At the 39th The three seniors (Davis, tournament. minute mark, a penalty against Bendzlowicz and Rodriquez) totally The Big South tournament gets Coastal Carolina set up a Liberty agreed with their coach. When asked underway on Thursday with four penalty kick. Bendzlowicz, playing in what their motivation for the game matches scheduled to be played. her final home game, blasted it by the was, they all responded at the same Liberty's seeding was not available at keeper for a 1-0 lead. However, time, "win." press time. Coastal would score the equalizer Price was full of nothing but praise ADAM BISHOP just three minutes later. The ball for his three seniors. "All three of our Contact CJ Krasyk at READY FOR A CHAMPIONSHIP — The Lady Flames won their final home game found the back of the net after a seniors have grown so much individ [email protected]. and earned a prime spot for this weekend's Big South Championship. Men's soccer wins final home game By Josh Velilla Keydets 3-0 before VMI came only one day after his career to come." rebound off of a dazzling bicy close the lead to 3-2. SPORTS REPORTER scored two quick goals to grandfather was awarded The scoring was started cle kick by Justin Willoughy to "It's my fault," said Liberty end the game at a closer- the prestigious Purple off late in the first half as extend Liberty's lead to 2-0 Head Coach Jeff Alder. "I had Even with a chilly game- than-it-seemed 3-2 score. Heart after being wounded Toby Lewis took a cross taking them into halftime. subs in that were playing posi time temperature of 42 The player of the game in Iwo Jima 60 years ago. from team scoring leader "The first one is always the tions that they'd never played degrees, it was anything was freshman forward Chastain's father and Adrian Bumbut and blast hardest one to get, so it's nice before, so that led to us not but cold on the Liberty Cameron Chastain, who brother were in the stands ed it past the diving John to get it out of the way," being in good shape and being Soccer field last scored his first and second cheering him on, and were Sollock into the lower left Chastain said, "Hopefully unorganized. In hindsight, Wednesday night as the career goals after being aptly rewarded. hand corner of the net with well keep it going." maybe I should have waited a Flames faced off against subbed in, giving Liberty "This is Cameron's best 4:34 remaining in the half. The second half started off little bit longer. But I wanted VMI. Up until the last five the spark it needed off the game of the season by far," Less than one minute later, less exciting, with the ball to give everyone a chance to minutes of the game, bench. his father said, "hopefully Chastain scored his first going back and forth in rushes play, especially it being our Liberty was scorching the Chastain's MVP efforts this will be a sign of a great goal after taking the by both teams at any given last home game." moment. Bumbut came very The victory brought close to scoring Liberty's third Liberty's Big South record to goal with a gorgeous header 3-1-1 and it's overall record to off a cross by Lewis, but the a decent 5-6-2. "It's great any shot was saved, setting up a time you win a conference corner kick that also ended game," Alder said. "VMI is a with the same result. very difficult to play against, The action kicked off again but again, it was disappoint at the 77:41 mark as Chastain ing that we didn't close out the took a pass from Kyle Cupid, game the way that we should giving him a one-on-one have." matchup versus the VMI The game was Liberty's goalie, which he took full final home game of the sea advantage of by juking him son, and the final home game and putting it easily into the in the careers of seniors net to extend the lead to 3-0. Jonathan Burklo, Daniel The game stayed that way Darnell, and Roberto until 4:41 remained in the Marquez. game and VMI Jr. forward Michael Lloyd gathered a Contact Josh Velilla at rebound and put it in to make [email protected]. the score at 3-1. Less than two minutes later, Dylan Reed scored his first goal of the sea son from 30 yards out, chip ping the ball over backup goalie Michael Masmar to Something fun...for FREE! ADAM BISHOP STRONG FINISH — Michael Ward and Osei Telesford were key components for the Flames this season. The men play Coastal Carolina this week before What: Laser Tag and Video journeying to the Big South Championships. Tournament When: 7 pro Saturday Nov. 5th Where: La tudent Good things come to Center those who click. Who: All I dents lant Laser lag dome, Halo 2 Tournament, Classic Video games, and great prizes and refreshments! www.lynchburgsaves.com Page R4, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION NOVEMBER 1,2005 Osei Telesford leads Flames head first By Scott LaPeer from, then swiftly rising up to strike "That way when I do say something, SPORTS REPORTER a crossed ball with his head, redi I know people will listen." recting it powerfully into the back of Media will listen, too. Already a Physics. the net. Superb timing, precision, first and second-team All Big South Even to the simplest and least sci and accuracy all unfold in a split- Conference performer his first two entific of minds, a demonstration in second. seasons, Telesford is on his way to science, whether recognized at the Dreads go one way, the ball goes another year finishing among the time or not, can be a very beautiful the other. It is the opposing move conference's elite. thing. Such are the physics of energy ments of these objects that make the Depending on the team's final and force. Sir Isaac Newton first play the spectacle it is. Much like standings, he may even grab some taught that a body in motion Bob Marley jamming, Latrell votes for Player of the Year. remains in motion, and a body at Sprewell slamming, or even Lennox However, one thing is almost cer rest remains at rest, until acted upon Lewis jabbing, the flailing of the tain regarding Telesford's future — by an outside force. It is during a braids behind the head's every it will involve soccer. A member of collision with one of these outside movement adds an extra spark of his country's under-23 national forces that the beauties of physics excitement to an already explosive team, the sport management major emerge. sequence plans to pur- When an object that is in motion of events. sue a profes suddenly changes direction as a Object in "I just try to lead by actions sional career result of impact with another body motion — and speak when needed." in any of the in motion, the visible transfer of ball — is various levels energy, or momentum, can be acted Osei Telesford of interna downright spectacular to the eye. upon tional soccer. Osei Telesford (and say it right... quite violently by outside force - It would be an honor (and still, not Oh-SAY), Liberty soccer's star, sen head. The product: baffled defend too far-fetched a possibility) to rep ior fullback and midfielder is a walk ers and Liberty goals. resent Trinidad in the 2010 World ing, running, jumping lesson in Telesford is every bit dynamic Cup in South Africa. physics. And while he may not yet when he takes the field for the "Our national team (in Trinidad) realize it, the dread-locked Trinidad Flames. Most often, roaming from is starting to age out, and with the native, who posesses a remarkable goal to goal for the entire 90 min next world cup being in 2006, by talent for scoring by use of his head, utes — defending at the fullback, 2010 that would be about my time," has already been the demonstrator controlling the middle as a halfback, Telesford said. "It is a possibility. I of such physics lessons a handful of or chipping in offensively as an extra just have to wait for my time. It's times this season. forward — Telesford contributes a definitely something I'd want to do With a team-high six goals (five of little bit of everything during the to represent my country." KATE LOWERY span of a game. which have come on headers) and Now into their Big South ON THE BALL — Osei Telesford goes for the ball in a recent Flames home match. Telesford and five assists thus far in 2005, It is a good thing for the Flames Conference schedule and with a the Flames currently sit third in the Big South Standings. The Flames will be back in action on Telesford's overall game is what has because with the unexpected off current record of 6-6-2, the Flames Saturday as they travel to conference opponent Coastal Carolina. really been spectacular to the eye. season injury to star scorer and will need Telesford to take charge The previous babble regarding roommate Darryl Roberts, Telesford down the stretch in order to gain a physics is rightly justified upon the has had to shoulder greater respon favorable seeding come conference one— a Big South Championship way he knows best— head on. following sight: Telesford slipping sibilities as a team leader. tournament time. If they can do and a trip to the NCAA Tournament. quietly through the defense to find "I just try to lead by actions and that, they will be in a better position For Osei Telesford, it is just another Contact Scott LaPeer at the exact spot on the grass to leap speak when needed," Telesford said. to accomplish team goal number challenge for him to meet the only [email protected]. Golf finishes 12th at 49er Classic By Andrew Stevens Carolina at Charlotte. scores of 74-over-par 938. place finish is not as satis strokes as the 49ers shot tournament was prepara ASST. SPORTS EDITOR The Flames entered the Freshman Nathan fying as the home win they the best round of the day tion for next week's tour final round of play in a tie Schenz-Davis recorded his had a few weeks ago, their and the third best of the nament, where we will see Liberty University's golf for 12th place and were second straight Top 25 fin coaching staff remains pos tournament with a seven- some of the stronger teams team finished 12th out of never able to move any ish in a tie for 23rd out of itive about their perform over-par 295 on the day to in the district." 16 teams last Tuesday, at higher, as they finished in 83 golfers with a 13-over- ance. claim the team champi Although the Flames the 49er Classic hosted by a tie with Belmont Abbey par 229 (77-74-78). Also "This was the strongest onship with a 20-over-par struggled with the condi the University of North as the two squads carded making strong showings field we will see all sea 884 (290-299-295). tions and the weather this for Liberty were Peter son," said Flames Assistant Davidson finished in sec past week, Klinger remains Hong, who was tied for Coach Eric Klinger. "So ond place with a 40-over- hopeful as the Flames head 44th with an 18-over-par this was a good experience par 904 (302-304-298), into their final tournament FmLSMcucC 234 (75-82-77), Parker for the guys to play some while Ball State finished in of the fall. The Flames will McKoy (80-79-80), Jay higher-ranked teams. The third place with a 42-over- compete Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 Calvo (80-80-79), who tied course set-up was difficult, par 906 (311-293-302) and at the ODU/Seascape ' for 61st place with a 23- and the weather was Long Beach State placed Tournament in Kitty over-par 239 and Andrew extremely cold and windy, fourth with a 43-over-par Hawk, N.C. Just 24.99 for 1 month unlimited Turner, who finished 68th which made scoring very 907 (308-293-306). or for the with a 24-over-par 240 tough." "The guys were just (77-82-81). Charlotte won the tour unable to get it going either Contact Andrew Stevens 4,3, 2, 1 Package (10 visits) • While the Flames 12th- nament by a convincing 20 day," Klinger said. "This at [email protected] (with your student ID) CUSTOM BROWNSTONE SACCC* 13X/ b A Muiiuffler Center PRDPEKTIE^INC CUSTOM DESIGNED ALUMINIZED & We Proudly Offer. 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For two years before pastor. of the spiritual lives that are on missions trips quite Your answer will deter ometimes there are Moore became a campus "Liberty is a place of glob decaying because of their often. mine how you view the rest God - sized plans pastor, he worked in the al impact. I love that I stand disregard for God. Eventually, Moore said he of the semester. If you are Swaiting for us spiritual life office shuffling weekly in front of represen Not only does Moore wanted to write a book. He is positive, you might think, behind all of our precon papers and doing a little tatives of every state in the preach on Sunday mornings, not certain on what the book "There are only five weeks ceived notions and personal behind-the-scenes work. nation and dozens of coun he teaches evangelism with will specifically be about, left in the semester!" If you dreams for our lives. For While fulfilling the require tries," said Moore about his Pastor Rob Jackson, coun however, he does know that are more negative, you Johnnie Moore, God's plan ments of his position in the high interest in Liberty sels students, speaks at hall he wants it to describe might think, "five weeks? was for him to become a office he began to pray for University. Moore's favorite meetings and works on spe Christianity on a more per When will it end?" And LU students part about working as a cam cial university projects. sonal level for a new genera then there is the other and other pus pastor is to see all of the Moore counsels students tion. type, who might be think Lynchburg, lives in front of him and to with parents going through "I eat out all the time and ing, "I have five weeks to Va. schools. only imagine what kind of divorce and other such prob intentionally talk with any convince my professor that Later, difference they can make for lems. Liberty also has Moore Liberty students I run I should pass his class even God put a Christ. Also, Moore is very behind the office desk plan across. It's one of the great though I have only actually burden on appreciative of the opportu ning, administrating and est joys of my life to share in been in class once or twice Moore's nity to work with the godly assessing some of the special the lives of the student ..." (good luck with that). heart and he and uplifting team in the events that occur during the body," Moore said on his Your outlook on life is started pray campus pastor's office. semester. involvement with the stu very important. Positivity ing for a Despite all of the good Although Moore spends dents. Besides meeting and is motivational; negativity ministry for things that working at LU most of his time doing work counseling students, Moore is hindering. his peers. has to offer, there remains a for his ministry, he still is also a member of the leg So, in these last five About a year few negative aspects of the manages to have a life out endary Facebook. "I think weeks, when you feel a lit after the campus pastor role. "It's side of the pulpit. Moore the club is hilarious," said tle hopeless and "glass half commence- hard to watch students make said that he is-a news buff Moore when he was asked empty," remember that STEPHANIE GULAMERIAN ment °* nls terrible decisions," said and he is also very interested about his fan club. even though life can look MOORE — Moore laughs at the thought of having his own e a r n e s t Moore. Even though he in international politics. ContactCrystal CritzeUttl- bad and we can see our fanclub on Facebook.com. prayers, knows there are many lives Additionally, Moore [email protected] selves as pathetic, God sees us as use-able and our obstacles as do-able. And that is as soothing as a glass full of milk (unless Hello, Good Friend you are lactose intolerant, then insert "tea" instead of "milk"). CHRISTIAN MUSIC REVIEW Contact MarLiesa Johnson at [email protected]. By Matt Trent ing with people one-on-one where enjoying life with ASST. PHOTO EDITOR and hopefully have the songs friends is the number one speak for themselves." This goal. I would not be sur Texan has blended hot gui prised to see this track Twenty - two - year old tar chords with edgy piano becoming a hit single. "Brat multi-instrumentalist Bryce producing a sound that will Pack"s lyrics are tied togeth-. 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In Quote of the week: "Don't judge each day by the an interesting reversal of roles, the female deposits her eggs into harvest you reap ... but by the seeds you plant!" the males body and then retires from the family scene. — Robert Louis Stevenson — www.schnr-specimen-shells.com •• lump how to find the ooreer of your clreom/ before leaving /ehool By Marcelo Quarantotto dates that still need to find an intern various employers and make connec LIFE! REPORTER ship and also the ones who already tions with former students who are have one in mind. The Experiential now working in specific fields. Career Education Coordinator at the meeting Premiere will be held at the Choosing a Major 101 will explain the contents of the pack Wyndham Roanoke Hotel on Feb. 15, he Career Center of Liberty age and how to fulfill all of the 2006, and any other information for JL * University is one on-campus requirements that are associat this can be obtained from the Web Torganization about which ed with the paperwork and the page on Radford University's Web students know the least amount of career assessment. site (www.radford.edu). information. The Career Center The career assessment test Aside from these excellent services, 1U1 VVIOUAJIJU. which resides on the second floor is a great service that is pro the Career Center also has a career of DeMoss near the Grand Lobby, vided by the Career Center. resource library, an externship pro . i £LKL© £L provides a myriad of services and This test is provided by gram, graduate school planning has functions of which many Crown Financial Ministries, information, job correspondence tips students are unaware which is a Christian organiza and assistance, job search and Brian Payne, Career Center tion that gives students fast research and successful interviewing at the Career Center Advertising Coordinator, response after the assess preparation. These highly beneficial said, "Here at the ment. The cost for the test is services are very useful and cater to Career Center, we $10 and includes a follow-up students within any major. •Duu UOXxuCbuxVKJ would like to boost report that is about 30 pages in Recently, the Career Center began awareness of services length, and also a free a blog that gives students an update that most students don't know about. counseling session to discuss the on trends having to do with job We offer a lot of tools they could results. This is a great opportunity searches, interview techniques, highly benefit from." for freshman and any other students salaries and other such topics. This £jzi JL cbiBL wJ-uxX ail Out of the many different facets of who have yet to decide on a major blog, which is located at www.luca- the Career Center, Payne made note (http://www.liberty.edu/academ- reers.blospot.com, allows students to OJVCW LX v$ X JL JUL w of three that are of significant impor ics/general/career/index.cfm?pid=3 read about current trends in the job tance: the internship program, the 443)- market, write comments on the dif career-related events and the career The Career Center organizes many ferent posts and ask questions deal internship tests. different career events for the student ing with careers. g^Use the Career Center The internship program is easily body's benefit. There are Career Since the Career Center is still on considered the most notable of the Center Open Houses, Career main campus, make sure to take a few library to about Career Center's activities with signs Preparation Workshops that deal . minutes out of your week to walk over majors or jobs that lafcerestyou throughout campus. An internship is with many different aspects of to DH 2016 and see what services are a great way to enhance a resume and employment and Career Fairs that are there, or surf the Career Center's to acquire experience within a certain held each semester. homepage at www.liberty.edu/career. 0 ~tft field of study, and depending on the One such event that is coming soon If. you have questions or concerns 6 internship, it may be a paid position. is called Career Premiere, and will be about careers, don't hesitate to In order to earn credit hours for an sponsored by Liberty University and "inquire within." jobs internship, there are procedures that other local schools such as Radford, Contact Marcelo Quarantotto at are involved. Bridgewater College, Averett [email protected]. Students must attend one of the University, Ferrum College, Concord scheduled internship meetings that University, Virginia Western 7 are deemed mandatory. At this meet Community College and Mary § # b pmf®mimw$$ ing, a packet will be received that has Baldwin College. all of the necessary paperwork for Career Premiere is the largest job •interest completing the application process fair of the year. At this event, stu • for an internship that covers candi dents will be able to network with *K 1S S D^lSy.'Asuccessful ride ence this responsive," Dr. of her independence when her the job as Daisy's Driver. This Kafoure has ever been in. "It with us and saw us through By Amanda Corbett William Mullen relayed dur son, Boolie, played by southern middle- aged black LIFK! Klil'ORKR was pretty nerve-racking for it." The cast members ing intermission on the open Jonathan Kafoure, insists that man, whose down-to-earth me," he explained. "When you explained that even though ing night of Driving Miss she needs a driver. Her arro humor, quick wit and authen have good actors up there there were nights they wanted Cast members held the Daisy." gant attitude and sarcastic ticity won audience members with you, you can either be to pull all their hair out, every audience in the palms of their The play took audience comments had audience over instantaneously. intimidated or comforted, but thing paid off in the last week hands Friday night, with their members back to Atlanta, members hanging on her However, winning Miss Daisy just having them on the cast when it finally all came remarkable portrayal of Georgia in 1948 to the quaint every word, not knowing what over was a different story. put me at ease." Kafoure is a together. Alfred Uhry's play, Driving life of Daisy Werthan. Daisy is she'd say next. Christian Between Daisy's sarcasm and sophomore, undecided major "The play was fantastic," Miss Daisy. a 72-year-old Jewish woman Forshey 19, made her LU Hoke's quick-witted respons from Indianapolis, Indiana. Mullen explained, "They've "I have never seen an audi who feels she is being stripped stage debut playing the part of es, play attendees left with "This three-person ensem done a fine job in terms of Daisy. She is a sore stomach muscles from ble does an amazing job of tempo. The actors aren't sophomore laughing all night. O'Kagu had making the stage seem full," rushed with nervous energy; Theatre audience members gushing Dr. Steve Troxel said. All three they take their time and fully Arts/Psychology over his believable represen cast members unanimously depict their characters." double major tation of Hoke. "He is totally agreed they would be no Alfred Uhry's heartwarm from Maple in character, even his accent is where without all the hard ing drama powerfully portrays Shade, New right on," said student Jamie work of their director Neal the battle of overcoming xaciaj Jersey. "I can't Hairfield. Brasher. "Professor Brasher is barriers and one's own peri believe she's O'Kagu is a sophomorethe- an amazing director. It was sonal pride, and as a result only 19. If I did atre Aits/Broadcasting double really difficult at times, tiying experiencing one of the best n't know better, major from Laurel, Maryland to figure out how to be both God-given gifts a person will I'd think she was making his LU stage debut. southern and old, and he was ever experience: friendship. really 72," one The part of Boolie so good to support us through The next LU performance audience mem Werthan, played by Kafoure, the whole thing," Forshey will be "Guys and Dolls," from ber relayed. perfectly captured the essence explained. "I'm sure it was Nov. 10 to Dec. 10. It didn't take of a middle-aged businessman frustrating for him. There Contact Amanda Corbett much for Hoke simply caring after his moth were times when he would put at [email protected]. Coleburn, er. Audience members never his hands on his face and just played by Alex would have guessed that this look at the ceiling," Kafoure DRIVEN — Hoke defends himself to Miss Daisy when he replaces her missing caonf tuna. O'Kagu to land was only the fourth play said chuckling. "But he stuck