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11-16-99 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 17, Issue 11)

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LIBERTY UNIVERSITY . LYNCHBURG, VA • VOL. 17, NO. 11 TUESDAYio, NOVEMBEnR 16, 1999 Business office pursues change

By Chris Edwards, editor in chief The letter said students who meet the activated for lunch, Jan. 17, Lowe said. Lowe said the departments are con­ GOT IT!: Men's basketball deadline will be mailed a confirmation The Student Accounts office, for­ sidering Monday-Wednesday-Friday trampled VASDA-USA 95-57, The Student Accounts office has package over Christmas break. Those merly known as the Business Office, or Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday Monday night. Read the high­ renewed its "skip check-in" initiative who do not partici­ is also considering some organiza­ options. If the departments adopt a lights of for the spring 2000 semester. If stu­ pate in the program » » ~~~"~~"•"•*•™"*T™~•~~^—"~ tional changes for three-day plan, Lowe said the EDP the game dents can complete their payment will be required to If yQU do skip check- the spring 2000 Business Office window would remain on page worksheets by Dec. 16, they can avoid return by Jan. 17 for a . semester and open to take payments and hand out 12. lines at the start of classes, according complete financial in, you can get in the beyond. refund checks. to the plan. check m. ciassregis night before ... resettle According to Since his arrival in September, I BAD "If you do skip check-in, you can be Lowe, his office and Lowe has instituted plans to improve BOYS, WHAT get in the night before ... resettle into rrrr„ ,7 into your room and hit the Financial Aid customer service to students. Current YOU GONNA your room and hit classes on Jan. and is. Those who do classes on Jan. 19. office are consider­ initiatives have seen refund checks DO?: LUPD 19," said Doug Lowe, director of Stu­ not check in by Jan. ing changing their turn around in three to five days. Lowe receive new cars. Read about the dent Accounts. 17 will be assessed a to being open only also hopes to continue improvements upgrade to Liberty's security Lowe said the university mailed let­ $40 late fee. Doug Lowe, director Of three days per to the billing process with continued system on page 3. ters and worksheets to parents early The "express check- week. use of the new computer system. this week. Students can also pick up in" initiative, where stu- ^ Student Accounts "It (financial aid) Plans for the future include a reor­ • PRAYER worksheets and get more information dents make advanced » is taking so much ganized lobby, updated technology ^^^^^M .HUDDLE: in the Student Accounts office. Last financial arrangements and return early to time answering questions from students and the contracting of payment serv­ ^^^^*^!^*^3 Athletes year, more than 3,500 students took validate meal plans is for new and transfer about why their loans are late... that the ices to an outside vendor — eliminat­ f^'SgL -'""S^T jm minister to advantage of the program, according students only. Campus students utilizing loans are not getting processed," Lowe ing the need for post-dated check and % lhe w rici to university officials. "skip check-in" will have their meal plans said. credit card payments. w H ^ilF'Jf^?t both °on and aiSI 1 4MHP^ off the court. Read of their gospel-shar­ Presidential ing expert- ences oh page 5. Cathy knows chicken CHRISSY'S CONFESSION: The candidate assistant editor comes clean Chick-fil-A CEO with her introspective talks about his thoughts of Liberty. Check out speaks at her first and last column on career in restaurant page 7. By Suzanne McDuffie, news editor area college After Truett Cathy, Chick-fil-A founder and CEO, threw out hun­ By Hannah Ladwig, copy editor dreds of "Eat mor chikin" cows to a swarming student mob, when he Presidential candidates are hitting the cam­ spoke in convo Nov. 12, he proved paign trail earlier than ever before. Republican he was no ordinary 78-year-old. presidential candidate Sen. John McCain visited t TUESDAY Cathy is not afraid of strangers. Hampden-Sydney College, an all-male college in Partly Cloudy After he gave an interview to the Farmville, last Tuesday. High: 58 Champion, he walked over to a table Reporters swarmed the door of his van when Low: 32 of random people — three children McCain reached the college, but he nimbly stepped out and their mother. the other side. When he stood up to speak, the audi­ > WEDNESDAY "What does a cow say?" he ence gave him a standing ovation. Cloudy asked. McCain praised the college for being "a bastion of High: 62 "Moo," the three children said. young Republicans" and said his great-great-great- Low: 35 "No, Mama, do you know what great grandfather had been a member of the board the cow says?" Cathy asked. of trustees when the college was founded in 1776. • THURSDAY "Moo. No? Moo doesn't work?' His stop at Hampden-Sydney was one step in the Clear the mom asked in surprise. gathering of Virginia voters for the Virginia primary, High: 64 Suddenly Cathy pulled three scheduled for Feb. 29, 2000. Low:37 stuffed "Eat mor Chikin" cows from MICHELLE WARNER Recent polls show him to be virtually tied with behind his back. FREE CHICKEN — Truett Cathy, Chick-fil-A CEO, hands out free chicken front-runner George Bush in New Hampshire, "Eat more chicken," the seated coupons to the delight of Liberty's chicken sandwich fans. where the first Republican primary will be held. • FRIDAY quartet read on the poster board trustee of Mercer University, Clay­ down to three, the list caught top This is a jump from last summer; since then he has Clear swinging from the cows' necks. ton State College Foundation and reasons to eat chicken: "It is tastee," climbed 22 percentage points and Bush has High: 67 "I can't hear you," Cathy the Lord's Day Alliance of the U.S. "It is good for you." and "It is not us!" dropped eight. Low: 39 taunted. He is also a member of the Rotary Next up for the cows is a stunt as "Running for president is fun," McCain said dur­ "Eat mor Chikin!" they yelled. Club. Not to mention that he runs Santa Claus, a retro hippie look and ing his speech. • SATURDAY Cathy may be a senior citizen 890 Chick-fil-A outlets in America a modeling shoot for their own "cow- "I've been spending a lot of time in New Hampshire, Clear but this doesn't stop him from and South Africa. landers." strangely enough, but I've been having fun." • High: 69 sparking up friendships with "Mr. Cathy knows people, scrip­ Cathy loves to make people During his speech, McCain carefully avoided Low: 41 nearly every child he passes, while ture and chicken,;' said avid fan and happy. attacking his opponents directly but focused on his still maintaining the third-ranked author Marabel Morgan. "A lot of the joys you get are experience in a national governing body (the Sen­ chicken fast-food restaurant in His most popular accomplish­ worth more than dollars and ate), his experiences in foreign policy and his war the nation. ment, at least at Liberty University, cents," he said. time experiences, which the other Republican can­ At home, he teaches a weekly is his "Eat mor chikin" cow. With national awards vary­ didates lack, he said. BOUT Sunday school class of 13-year-old During Super Bowl XXXIU's ing from "Caring" to "Big Heart" McCain spoke briefly about his 22-year Navy boys at the First Baptist Church of advertisements, the popular cow to "Shining Light," Cathy cap­ career, including the time he spent as a fighter pilot • WINTER PLAY AUDITIONS: Try- Jonesboro, Ga. He also fathers 110 broadcast a mock performance of tured the respect of the busi­ during Vietnam. He was shot down during a bombing outs for Steel Magnolias will foster children at 11 foster homes. late-night talk show host David Let- ness world in a different way run over Hanoi and spent five years in a Vietnam take place in the Fine Arts cen­ He oversees his own camp for boys termen's Top Ten List. prison camp. ter, Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. and and one for girls. He serves as Though the cow shortened it Please see CATHY, page 3 Nov 17 at 4:00 p.m. Please see MCCAIN, page 3 > THANKSGIVING CANNED FOOD DRIVE: Donate your non-per­ ishable goods to needy fami­ lies. The FACS department LU hosts largest debate tournament of season provided boxes in front of SH By Rick Clark, reporter Science Hall. The district tournament The banquet makes us feel welcome 132. DH 109 and AS 122. proved to have unique results as Michi­ ... the debaters look forward to it," Phil Once again Liberty hosted the gan State won the tournament in the Warkin, former director of forensics at » IN-CONCERT: Bishop N.B. largest debate tournament of the sea­ varsity division for the first time at LU. the U.S. Naval Academy, said. Wilder and Praise of Faith son, as 25 different schools Hooded "Winning the tournament was exhila­ The tournament finally came to an Chapel present The Unity the Liberty campus last weekend. rating," Michigan State freshman Tim end at around 10 p.m. Sunday as the Ensemble Debut, "Oh Love." at Teams from Harvard, Duke, Cornell, Stucka said. Stucka and sophomore U.S. Naval Academy defeated Boston Dunbar Middle School, Dec. 4, Wake Forest and the Naval Academy John Oden won the tournament on a 3- College in the final round. at 7 p.m. $7 for students. debated in all of the available class­ 0 decision over Wake Forest. The LU debate team returned from West rooms LU possesses. Catholic University won the junior Point two weekends ago with the sword > THIRD DAY: Live in the "It was one of the best tournaments varsity division, defeating the University traveling trophy, which West Point lends Schillings Center. Nov. 18 at on the East Coast with a breadth of of Pittsburgh. out each year to the winning varsity team. 7:30 p.m. Admission is free with teams from all over," Allen Louden, pro­ Not only did the LU debate team For the fust time in the sword's 32 years. a student'ID. fessor and director of debate from Wake run the tournament smoothly, but Liberty debate attained the honor of carry­ Forest, said. also hosted a banquet in which LU ing the trophy. > COFFEE-HOUSE AUDITIONS: Test As Liberty hosted the tournament the Chancellor Dr. Jerry Falwell pleased This year, LU halted the tradition of your skills and tryout for the TED NEUMANN teams were dispersed all over the cam­ RESEARCHING THE ARGUMENT — Debate the crowd with his conservative former winning teams like Cornell, Har­ Christmas Coffee House at DP, pus to the many classrooms in DeMoss, teams from across the East Coast pour over answers as the students asked prob­ vard, Dartmouth, Boston College and Nov. 28, from 2-6 p.m. Teacher Education, Religion Hall and the information in preparation for their turn. ing questions about his beliefs. the U.S. Naval Academy.

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i mam - - Page 2, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION NOVEMBER 16, 1999 LU restructures technology leadership, Zaffke to head

By Melinda Fleming, reporter services and network services. structure will raise the university CAFE, the program­ whole academic wise decision. Zaffke's promotion to Seibert's to a higher level of excellence. ming services unit interface for infor­ "Maurice has been here for 12 The leadership of information position has created new respon­ "I have tremendous confi­ and the network­ mation services," years, and in the course of 12 years services at Liberty has undergone sibilities for the former director of dence in Maurice Zaffke and the ing/telecommunica­ Zaffke said. he's established himself as some­ some changes in the past two academic information resources. team we are forming under his tions units. Carl Merat was body who is service oriented. He's weeks. Maurice ZaiTke has taken "One of the responsibilities that leadership," Young said. "Our Dr. Dave Barnett, promoted to asso­ able to understand the needs of the over Dr. Paul Seibert's position is new and visible, is the imple­ students will very quickly see former associate ciate dean of the academic users," Barnett said. and is now the Executive Director mentation of the administrative improved services especially in director of academic library to fill Bar- Barnett said that because of of Information Services. information system," Zaffke said. information services." information nett's position. Zaffke's leadership, the status of Seibert, former chief informa­ Zaffke said that he is giving a Also, ZaiTke is now the director resources, was pro­ Aaron Mathes the computing labs and the ability tion officer, left LU on Nov. 5 to lot of attention to the administra­ of the new Liberty University moted to associate ZAFFKE is now the depart­ for classes to be held there with­ pursue a career as an information tive information system so stu­ Information Services. director of information services ment head and out disturbances has stabilized. officer with an industrial company dents will receive timely and accu­ Dr. John Borek, university and is the dean of library services coordinator of the ITRC, which "He's developed a reputation as in his home state of Maryland. rate bills and transcripts. president, implemented LUIS on "Dr. Barnett was promoted to replaces another position somebody who is willing to work Seibert began working at LU Vice President of Finance and Nov. 1. The new department is a fill in some of the holes I left as vacated by Zaffke. hard at understanding a problem, last January and while he was Administration Dave Young said unification of the A. Pierre Guiller- director of academic services. He According to Barnett, Zaffke's directing resources to the solution here, he oversaw programming this change in organizational min Library, the ITRC. the digital has primary responsibility for the promotion to this position was a and resolving it," Barnett said. Senate passes two Students donate time and plasma to science By Chris Edwards, editor in chief A second measure, the After Hours Study Hall Act (SRF 99008), By Suzanne McDuffie, news editor Usually, a little juice and a nurse's relaxed for the foundation or donate plasma. The student senate passed two would allocate Science Hall 135 as demeanor will calm the patient down. He said the foundation and Lynchburg bills in its Thursday session aimed a coed study room between 11:30 YouVe seen the ads: "Acne study: Males Approximately 180 students pass through plasma target college students. at helping students study. p.m. and 6 a.m. only, age 18-35 with moderate tosever e acne. the clinic every week. Matheney said. "They knowweYe starving for money," he The Senior Dorm Curfew Exten Author Sen. Melanie Boone Call to schedule an appt. to see if you qualify. Phil King, a senior who donated plasma for said, "It's pretty enticing." sion Act (SRF 99009) offers an said students loiter in Science Study pays $400." weeks, said the weakness following plasma Matheny said the plasma helps make medi­ 11:30 p.m. curfew Thursdays. Hall after curfew because ITRC is Whether they're for acne, toe fungus or donations, "is all in your head." cine for Hemophiliacs and aids in open-heart Bill author Sen. David Davis the only place they can study. plasma, scientific classifieds constantly call for King said he had no qualms donating blood. surgery. It also creates vaccines for small pox, said the current 10 Many students student volunteers in their research and He especially enjoyed the $20 payment follow­ hepatitus and tetanus. p.m. rule hinders have group projects medicinal purposes. True, the results of these ing his first donation, the $30 for his second He said students are given a physical exam­ those residents and presentations, experiments and plasma donation benefit soci­ donation, continued compensation for every ination prior to their first visit. In addition, the because many have a and need a place to ety, but sometimes students endure uncom­ succeeding session and a $5 bonus for every plasma is tested for viral infection before going FOCUS meeting only meet after the library fortable side affects. friend he invited to Lynchburg Plasma. to pharmaceutical companies. once per month. closes at 11:30 p.m., Tim Matheny, facilities manager for Lynch­ King said one of his dorm mates brought 20 The plasma demand is increasing, so Current Liberty Boone said. burg Plasma said patients will pass out occa­ friends and made $100 bonus cash in one FDA allows two donations per week. Math­ Way curfew policy is According to the sionally. Though it is not an everyday occur­ hour. But, eventually King quit donating. eny said it takes eight weeks to recover 10 p.m.— because regular dorm bill, the room would only be rence, Matheny said donors will experience a "I figured I couldn't be lab rat all my from donating blood, whereas, it only takes students must attend this manda­ accessible through the ITRC. Stu­ "psychogenic reaction because they are fright­ life," he said. 24 hours for plasma loss recovery. Because tory meeting. dents would still sign out before ened; they're not familiar with the process," he Josh Florian, a junior who volunteered for a of the quick turnover rate, the-U.S. provides However, Davis said many sen­ curfew and receive a pass from said. "The high level of anxiety constricts blood research foundation, as well as donated plasma not only in the Western Hemisphere ior dorm residents need to take ITRC staff. vessels and restricts the blood flow." plasma, said the work was fairly easy. but also to the entire world. advantage of Thursday library The bill passed unanimously He said when the nurse begins to draw He was paid $40 to try on Gillette aftershave Because of the financial benefit to students hours that extend to 11:30 p.m. with two abstaining. blood, the patient's blood pressure will drop for awhile. and the perks for society, Matheny said often "This would be a help to seniors Chris Stewart, SGA president and the donor will pass out. However, he said he no longer wants to work volunteers return again and again. who have a humongous work load," will now consider the bills. If he said Sen. Scott Macintosh, a senior. approves, they will move for The bill passed 104-2. administrative consideration. Performers read literary works By Stephanie James, reporter one to comfort her. "It was about someone seeking hope and finding Students displayed their reading God," said Glenn. and writing talents at the seventh Glenn said she enjoyed the read­ semi-annual Evening of Perfor­ ings and she said she saw a lot of mance in Literature last Tuesday. talent. She said she thinks the skill They read poems, narratives, and of writing should be emphasized at other literary pieces, some original liberty to reach the unsaved. and others by known authors. "You could hear the applause, All students and faculty were and you had a feeling that people invited to listen to the 15 partici­ were enjoying it." said English pro­ pants read. English Professor Dr. fessor Dr. Yaw Adu-Gyamfi. David Partie read two of his original Partie said one of the goals of the poems "Raking Leaves on Veterans English department is for readers to Day," and "Snow Time." select works from past writers like Freshman Jennifer Glenn read Charles Dickens. Emily Dickinson, her original poem "Angel." She and Washington Irving. Another based the poem on a girl going goal is to have more authors repre­ through changes who seeks some­ sented at the readings.

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Cathy: running a Christian business in a secular economy McCain\m:

Continued from page 1 than I have — I've lived in the same home for 45 years." in search of Even crew workers experience Cathy's Christian spirit. the presidency than most would expect because Cathy puts God first. Paul Thompson, an employee at the Lynchburg Chick-ftl-A He closes the doors of Chlck-fll-A every Sunday. stand-alone unit, said he appreciates working for Cathy's Continued from page 1 Amazingly, he still breaks records of other food- Christian company. court restaurants by about 30 percent, said Scott "It is definitely different than working for a secular McCain spoke briefly Hudgens. food court operator. The odds lean towards company. Their goal is geared towards people — not about his 22-year Navy Cathy losing to his competitors since he loses one money." he said. career, including the time he business day each week. Cathy said he hopes to change the lives of his employees. spent as a fighter pilot dur­ But, Cathy feels like God blesses his faithfulness to "We have the joy of trying to establish in them some good ing Vietnam. He was shot respect the Lord's day of rest. work habits and attitudes that are going to be highly beneficial down duringabombingrun 'You can never outgive God," he said. to them throughout their lives," he said. "Our corporate pur­ over Hanoi and spent five GRAPHIC COURTESY OP CHICK-PIL-A Beyond giving God every Sunday, he has also donated $14 pose is to glorify God by being a faithful steward in all years in a Vietnam prison million in college scholarships. He also sponsors the Ladies entrusted to our care." while fewer than four percent of Chick-fil-A operators leave the camp. Professional Golf Association tournament held in Atlanta each In addition Cathy said he tries to satisfy his customers to company each year. "It doesn't take any talent spring, which has raised over a million dollars for his Win- the best of his ability. He invented the fried chicken sandwich, Success did not come easy to Cathy. He had to overcome a to be shot down," he said. "I Shape foster homes. Plus Cathy sponsors the Peach Bowl, but he avoids changing his menu — he tries to keep its small. speech impediment, the trauma of a verbally abusive father intercepted a surface-to-air and its proceeds also go towards his foster homes. . "I kind of feel like it's the divine business, Where you and a myriad of health problems. missile with my own air­ Despite the fact that Cathy gives in excess, he still have the opportunity of serving people, meeting their But Cathy said, "It's easier to succeed than to fail." He's a craft." enjoys success. physical needs, sometimes emotional needs and even spir­ firm believer in the American dream. He stressed that stu­ In an indirect attack on "I have enjoyed the extras in life, but I don't have a yacht, I itual needs." he said. dents can accomplish any goal they focus on. the Bush money-making don't have an airplane. ... I could have focused my material Both the customer and the operators of Chick-fil-A are very "It's important to do your best, you'll never realize what machine, Arizona Senator things towards myself," Cathy said. "But I have a lot ofjoy s satisfied with Cathy's work. you're capable of doing until you do your very best and eat also touched on the subject that other people don't have. They live in much nicer homes Company sales have increased 18.84 percent over 1997, mor chikin," he said. of campaign reform. "Opponents of campaign reform may argue that money is freedom of speech, LUPD gets new cars but what that means is that SGA to host Thanksgiving dinner By Stephanie James, reporter such as the transmission, engine the big contributors - the TRBC and Liberty students team up to help provide Christmas and tires. people who give six or seven Thanks to the Fairfax City, Va. Chief Donald Sloan said that figures - are sitting in the treats; David's Place renovations make national trade magazine Police Department, LUPD the cars are the current cars frontrowwith megaphones received five additional cars Oct. used by most local police and everyone else is in the ' By Chris Edwards, editor in chief Students can donate in boxes located on 20. Neil Askew, board of trustees departments. He said updated back whispering." each hall, Pickup will take place Dec. 2. and a former sergeant for t_he equipment is needed to run a He used a recent poll as ; The Student Government Association and Spiri­ The residence hall donating the most toys Houston City Police Department, department efficiently. an example, which said only tual Life are sponsoring the niiaiiksgivlng Faculty and cash will receive a refreshment party. donated the cars. The Fairfax City Police also nine percent of young peo­ Feast,* Monday, For more information, contact Residence "We appreciate his (Askew) love donated a '94 Chevy last year. ple trust the government. Nov. 22 from 4 p.m. Life at ext. 2518. for the ministry," Sloan said the •You knew what, they've got to 7 p.m. in the • • • »** said LUPD Chief Flips Graph-X design ; it right" he said. Reber-Thomas Din­ The recent renovations to David's Place Donald Sloan. company will replace He said he was a ing Hall. were featured in a recent edition of The Bul­ Sloan said the the decals and member of the Commit­ Students are letin, the journal of the Association of College department names on the new tee for Indian Affairs^ encouraged to Unions International. appreciates cars this week. where he noticed the bring their The six-page spread on renovations also Askew"s help. According to mismanagement of the favorite faculty highlighted the Uni­ LUPD received TED NEUMANN Sloan, Marcus Lipp, money allotted to Native department chief of Americans. member to dinner versity of California- two "95 Ford COMPLIMENTARY CARS — Fairfax City Police that evening. If San Diego, Butler Crown Victorias LUPD relishes new vehicles. "I can take you to an faculty come with University, South­ and three Chevro­ Department, has Indian reservation where a student, they eat free. Spouses cost $5; west Missouri State let Cap-rices. The Crown Vies each also played a great role in helping fliebulldinghas been con­ children 12-and-under are $2.50. No family University, Gannon have about 60,000 miles, and the ttiem obtain new cars. Sloan said demned and the toilets don't will pay more than $ 10. University and Chevys have more than 20,000 Fairfax Police is a well-serviced work "he said. Commuter students can also attend the Pomona College. miles. LUPD will also receive a blue organization t_hat handles its fleet dinner for $5 — a discount from the regular "ACUI is made up Chevy Caprice as a security car well. He said their service helps price —with student ID. Faculty can also of over 900 colleges next week. prolong the lives of their cars at attend free with commuter students. and universities and The cars were first taken to a Liberty University. • • 9 another 900 profes­ shop to replace different parts "I am very happy," Sloan said Residence Life and Liberty University will sional members. We are truly honored that join with Thomas Road Baptist Church again they cliose Liberty for this feature," said Mike this year in the Toyland Spectacular Christ­ Stewart, dean of Student Life. EMERSON CREEK POTTERY mas drive. The renovated center re-opened on Sept. "Need insurance Thomas Road Baptist Church undertakes 12, 1998, The $250,000 project was funded FACTORY OUTLET for your wheels?" the annual effort for the children participat­ by the DeMbss family. % ing in its bus ministry. Kids can earn tickets This is the second major trade publication ANNUAL on the bus, redeemable for toys on Dec. 18. that has featured Liberty's Student Life. 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picks of the week • 11/20. The James String Quartet. • 12/4. "The Nutcracker." The James String Quartet performs at 8 p.m. at Presser Lynchburg Fine Arts Center presents The Nutcracker" Hall, Randolph Macon Woman's College. They will be per­ at 8 p.m. Tickets $7$ 12. 846-3804 forming the works of Haydn, Mozart'and Brahms. Tickets are $15 at the door. 384-3811. • 12/4. Main Street Christmas Parade. The Bedford Christmas Parade will take place downtown • 11/22. Chamber Brass concert. at 2 p.m. Over 100 entries will participate and meet The Chamber Brass, under the direction of Professor Santa at the Lynchburg Farmer's Market after the Stephen Kerr, will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Thomas Road parade. 540-586-2148. Baptist Church's Pate Chapel, ext. 2318.

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By Kristi Kauffman, Michelle Kennedy and cates. But what do you do If "With any $30 gift certificate that you that special someone Tara Williams get, you also get a little snowman box already has It all? You so you don't have to worry about wrap­ can't buy them the sun or very year, along with the ever- ping it," Thacker said. the moon, but you can buy increasingly cold weather comes A wide range of gift sets, Including them a star. Ethe anticipation of Christmas various travel kits and baskets, are Liberty graduate and the annual holiday tradition of priced from $11.50 to $75, not to men­ Natasha Plummer said her shopping for gifts. But what can you tion gift certificates are available for favorite gift from her fiance buy with only a little time and a lot less purchase in any amount. Gift wrapping was a star that he bought money? is free. for her. Well, put your worries aside — your Just across the way — with a snowy "I have a map and the life Is about to become a bit less com­ window scene straight from the ski coordinates and it's named plicated. The following is a list of gift slopes — Is American Eagle. The store after me," Plummer said. ideas for even the most finicky recipi­ specializes In casual, yet trendy, men's One can have a regis­ ent, all within a sensible college stu­ and women's clothing. Just right for a tered and copyrighted star dent's budget (most are under $50, boy or girl friend. named for $48 through the with a special section on gifts $15 and Located in the middle of the store is International Star Registry. under). a table of innovative and amusing gift You receive a booklet on Ideas. These items, great for stocking astronomy, a sky chart Gifts for your significant other stuffers, include candles, leather photo with the star circled and a For those who wish to give their sig­ albums, candle holders, jewelry boxes, certificate listing the tele­ MATT IIJEMBO nificant other a more traditional gift embroidered journals and picture scopic coordinates, date of from the mall, many choices exist at frames. Most under $20. registration in addition to TIS THE SEASON — Juniors Jon Schubert and Allison Marston celebrate the holiday season. bargain holiday prices. American Eagle also has a vast array the chosen name. This gift Bath & Body Works and American of affordable basic wardrobe pieces. is special because it lasts Eagle are two fun places to go shopping "Long-sleeved T-shirts are huge, we forever and although it Popular gifts for mothers, wives, sis­ for men and women, located right down can't keep them in the store," sales lacks tangibility, it is an unique way of ters or girlfriends can be found in the the street at the River Ridge Mall associate Richard Stone said. These showing someone how much he or she cosmetic section of department stores. Gifts under $15 CThese shops are also found at many shirts, priced at $19.50, display graph­ means to you. "Many men look for items where they Students can find many stores that malls all over the country). ics varying from snowboards to vintage For more information, call don't have to deal with sizes, so fra­ have a wide variety of gifts for a person Bath & Body Works Is a shop over­ prints. 1 -800-282-3333 or visit their website grances are very popular," said Morris. who doesn't want to spend any more flowing with wonderfully scented prod­ A bestseller for men is the convertible at www.starregistry.com. Belk's fragrance gift sets for women then $15. ucts in creative, festive containers at cargo pant, which features zip-off legs For those with lean wallets, creativity start at $50. One such place is Value City, which reasonable prices. that convert the pants to shorts, avail­ counts! Shopping for men tends to be more is a fairly new; low-priced department "All of our loose toiletries in our able in two colors for $49. Buy a cookbook for your boy or girl store located in the River Ridge Mall. friend and cook a meal for him or her challenging, Morris added. He recom­ marketplace line (includes lotions, A featured item this year for women Some Items Include: "Starter" mer­ as a surprise. Or, purchase a picture mended purchasing clothing from shower gels, candles and Jelly Jars) are is the American Eagle Hippie Sweater. chandise — such as football and hock­ frame and piece together a personalized designer lines, such as Ralph Lauren. buy three get one free," manager Jen With flared-sleeves and snowflake ey Jerseys — picture frames, candles, collage for a gift. Women can select from a variety of ties, Thacker said. "The great thing is all the embroidery, the sweater us available In small appliances and toys like men's fragrances are included in that." five colors. It sells for $48. If you live far away from your signifi­ shirts and active wear. Millennium items are unique gifts to Matchbox cars and Barbie merchan­ She added that the store Is also run­ If all else fails, purchase a gift card, cant other (or if you have to be apart dise. for Christmas break) buy him or her a buy this Christmas season. According ning a special promotion on gift certifi­ which can be issued in any amount. Junior Greg Turner knows where to calling card as a stocking stuffer. to Morris, Belk has everything from a go when it comes to buying gifts for Okay, what if you're completely stuffed millennium bear to a Waterford the holidays. He said his favorite places broke? Still not a problem! Compile crystal millennium ball, a replica of the to shop for gifts are stores like Dollar your own music on a personal CD or ball set to drop in Times Square on General and thrift shops like the DAV tape. In addition, you can make a New Years Eve. and Good Will. coupon book and Include coupons for a And for those students with younger free movie, free dinner, offers for iron­ siblings, nieces or nephews, selecting "You can find great ceramic knick- ing, or doing laundry (if you dare). the right gift can be tough. knacks, clothing and even food," Billy Akers, sales manager at Toys R Turner said. Us, suggests buying anything associat­ A low-priced option for groups of Gifts for the family ed with Pokemon. friends is "Secret Santa." Each draws a In addition to shopping for significant "Pokemon items are big this year," name from a hat and gives small gifts to that person anonymously through­ others, students must also find gifts for said Akers. Toys 'R Us sells Pokemon out the Christmas season. family. cards for children to collect and trade. Later, each person reveals their George Morris, assistant manager at The cards are priced from $3.29 to identity at a group gathering. This Belk department store, gave sugges­ $9.99. saves money because the gifts can cost tions for students seeking gifts for their Senior Sara Delllpoali, who is also a less than $5. parents. teacher's assistant at the YMCA Pre­ Whether for boy or girl friends, "One of the hot Items that we are school, suggests purchasing interactive friends or family members, there Is experiencing this Christmas Is an gifts for children. quite a bit a student can buy with very organizer tote bag," said Morris. The "Buy things that are both educational little money and a little bit of looking. price for the bag starts at $19.99. and fun," she said. Just remember — It's not the gilt, but He added for a more personalized Delllpoali recommended puzzles, the thought that counts. MATTHJBMBO gift, students could purchase frames or books and science experiment kits for A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS — Witt a Htle creativity, ifs easy to find gifts for the entire family. collectible items on display. affordable, yet Instructional, gifts.

they had never seen anything like the race relations between the British grocery Item known to man. It's a World. jessicamiller place ruled by a grinning little yellow fThey say you're not a true college abundance packaged in those plastic and the Native Americans, 1 thought I turquoise bags. would share reveal to you the secret face who governs the bewitching law student until you've made multiple But in America, Wal-Mart seems of happiness, wealth and beauty. of "falling prices." It's a place where Wal-Mart runs in a single day. Well, lines of people continually snake, I'm here to tell you, not only is It downright normal, even trite. The happiest No, Just kidding. We take for granted low prices and Really, in honor of the Holiday even when you run In to get a snack possible, it's habitual.) at 2 a.m. But it's not Just college students. wide selection, running in and out at place on earth of Thanks, I'm going to any time of the day for a bag of share my thoughts on It's (in case you haven't Every time I set foot in the store, it's guessed) Wal-Mart. continuously jammed by families and Oreos, a new eraser or a bottle of Because this is the last issue of the the happiest place on The land of 35 cent soda, working people who have yet to set shampoo. It couldn't be easier ii tin- Champion before Thanksgiving earth, which happens place had a drive-thru. to He right In our cheap chicken (a reigning foot inside an Institution of higher Break. I had thought Id do the But Middle Easterners don't have backyard. Literally. office favorite - learning. happy-schmappy run-down of all the That's why Wal-Mart has become the advantage of profusive con­ things I'm thankful for, as I'm sure The happiest Wednesdays after 10 p.m. Try It sometime.) and the reigning symbol of Americana. sumerism that we enjoy all year long. all good feature editors do for the last place on earth They don't know what it's like to (despite Walt hordes of value-hunters Some Americans hate baseball, oth­ issue of their newspaper before ers are allergic to apple pie, but walk Into the overwhelming array of Thanksgiving. Disney's pleas In straggling lines, clutching their low- everyone goes to Wal-Mart. choice as we do every week (or in However, after staring at the little to the contrary) some cases, every day). Is a place of priced bounty. I even know a Middle Eastern stu­ black keys In front of me for about So we're hurdling headlong toward crisp ivory My opinion of Wal- dent who was so Impressed by Wal- 20 minutes and checking my e-mail the holidays and at least 295 Wal- aisles lined by Mart, however, happens Mart's munificence that he took a every three In the hope of a little video of the place to send home to Mart runs over the next two months. Inspiration (or maybe Just a little pro­ tottering steeples to be a bit biased, of every office sup­ because a large chunk of his family. (Although the Wal-Mart 1 know what I'm thankful for, do crastination) I decided that would be people didn't seem to appreciate It - you? too predictable. ply, beauty my fiscal worth happens product, clothing to be Invested in the they took his film!) (If not, I'm headed to Wal-Mart. And instead of presenting to you component and Lynchburg Wally However, as weird as It may seem. Wanna come?) my psychoanalytic theory of cross- NOVEMBER 16, 1999 Page 6, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION Its about Time* Third Day to perform new album in concert Nov. 18

By Corric Diiis, reporter circle in the studio and recording all dent in at least two of the of the instruments simultaneously, album's 10 tracks. ark Lee, co-gultarlst for resulted In a tremendous recording. The signature opening Christian Southern rock band "One of our chief selling points is cut, "I've Always Loved Third Day seems very opti­ the quality of this record itself," said You" falls "unapologetlcal- M ly" into the worship cate­ mistic about the group's newest album Nina Williams, Essential Records Time". director of marketing. gory, as does "Your Love, "Time' promises to be the biggest She said the band's primary audi­ Oh Lord." which is based and best fall tour ever. It's very up ence will be toward youth; however, on Psalm 36. front about our. faith, but It's not all plans are in motion to introduce Third "Lyrically, it's a praise surfacy." Day to the college market as well as song straight from the With three Dove awards, a Grammy expanding into the adult contempo­ Psalms," said Powell. "But nomination, Third Day offers a hlgh- rary market. musically It's very differ­ energy performance. The album was a hit. debuting at ent. It uses loops, two The Marietta, Ga.-based band will No. 63 in Billboard's Top 200 Albums drum sets and unusual perform In the Schilling Center Chart. guitar tones to create a Thursday, Nov. 18 along with five Lead vocalist Mac Powell spoke on rhythmic, ethereal ... o'clock people and Selah. The concert the significance of the time theme. world-beat feel." will feature songs from their new "Time' In the sense that, as Some of the more ener­ album, "Time." Christians, we hope the return of gizing songs include "Took "We try to schedule concerts around Christ is soon," he said. "But also My Place" and "Never Bow new CD releases and the students and 'time' in the sense that it's time to be Down." These tracks offer outside public seem to really like bold about our faith, to start living out subtle reminders of other them," said Jeff Boyer, Director of the Christian walk, to be who we say Third Day recording styles Student Life. we are." as they are more aggres­ Lyrically, Third Day has a tendency sive, forward-leaning According to a press release from COURTESY OF ESSENTIAL RECORDS Essential Records, "Time" was "crafted to dwell on matters of faith and rela­ tracks. • in a musical framework to undergird tionship with God. With the "Time" tour SET TO JAM — Third Day will perform in the Schilling Center with five o'clock people and Selah on the urgent passion of its lyrics." The According to the band's biography, it already underway, the Thursday, Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m. The concert is free to LU students with their student ID. band refined its signature Southern is this tendency that has created an band will perform in 40 rock style by recording the album live ever-present, underlying sense of wor­ cities altogether. in the studio. ship that audiences are quick to pick • Students seem excited "One of our goals as a band has tion serving the world's poor, and "On Time' we finally found and cap­ up on. about the concert and the group. always been to challenge Christians to Dotsafe Internet access, a service that tured our sound." said bass player Tal "Some of our songs we never "I went to the last show and every­ dig deeper and to know what they filters the Internet for inappropriate Anderson. thought of In a worship context until body was Jumping around, so I'm real believe and why they believe it," said content. The result was blended elements of we began performing them live and ly psyched about the next one," said Lee. "That's still something we're rock, blues, country, rockabilly and saw people raising their hands and Junior Matt Perot. about." The Third Day concert is free to LU gospel sounds. worshipping," said drummer David However, Third Day hopes that its The tour is sponsored by World students with their student ID. For The live effect, which the band Carr. message hits harder than the mosh Vision, the world's largest internation­ more information, contact Student achieved by placing the amplifiers In a This lean toward worshipping is evi­ pit. al Christian humanitarian organiza­ Life at ext. 2131. 'Opera Gala' takes audience around the world and back again

By Scott Romanoski, reporter able and full of "big wobbly voices" "I speak other languages, so I have repent of his evil ways. that have no connection to daily life, no problems with Italian," the • "Carmen," set in 1820 Seville, iberty University's Fine Arts but they only think this because European student said. Spain, tells the story of an unchaste Department will present an they don't take the time to under­ Flnocchlaro said that Power Point gypsy girl who dies at the hands of L"Opera Gala," where perform­ stand it. subtitles will Interpret the foreign her lover. ers will sing portions of 11 operas Those participating in this "great words for the audience during each • "Hansel and Gretel" retells the Nov. 18-20, beginning at 7:30 p.m. art" find it song. familiar childhood story of a mis­ in Lloyd Auditorium. enjoyable Since the pro­ treated but cheerful brother and sis­ The production, under the direc­ and a learn­ •• It familiarizes students gram contains ter and their trials. tion of assistant professor of voice ing experi­ several operas, • "Madame Butterfly" takes place Patricia Campbell, will feature arias ence. and the audienee with a the performers in early 20th century Nagasaki, from such popular shows as "The "I think will give brief Japan. An American Naval officer Magic Flute," "Hansel and Gretel," opera is the wide variety of operas," synopses of the marries a local girl and has a child.' "Madame Butterfly" and "Carmen." most diffi­ works, which Three years later, the officer returns "It's not going to be combined to cult music to include: with his American wife to claim the make one cohesive story," explained sing. It is -Patricia Campbell, • "The Magic child, leading the Japanese girl to performer Cynthia Flnocchlaro. good training Assistant Professor of Voice Flute," by take her own life. She said performers would intro­ and experi­ Wolfgang Other works presented will include duce each piece before performing, ence for any­ Amadeus "The Merry Widow" and The Tales although she thought the audience one who Mozart, takes of Hoffman." would recognize many of the songs. wants to ______» place in Egypt. Campbell hopes students will Campbell said she chose to do a sing," said It tells the love attend the performances and find collection of opera works In place of performer story of them entertaining and inspiring. one complete opera because the Fine Allen Means. Poppageno, a bird catcher for the "They might find that opera pro­ Arts Department has done complete Means will sing portions of "Don queen, and Pappagena, a bird lady. vides something that can touch operas for the past several years. Giovanni" and the "Magic Flute" in • "Don Giovanni," set in 17th cen­ them in a way that's unique like any SELAH PHOTO "It familiarizes the students and Italian and English, respectively. tury Seville, tells a more moralistic great art," she said. the audience with a wide variety of But the singing of foreign lan­ story. The main character, Don Tickets for the Opera Gala per­ FIGARO, FIGARO, FIGAROOOOO — Garrett Graham, operas," said Campbell. guage does not pose problems for Juan, a nobleman, leads a very formance cost $5 and are available playing Figaro gave Mark Wright a shave during the She explained that many unfamil­ cast members. It poses the least wicked life. He ultimately ends up in at the Liberty Box Office or by call­ 1998 production of "Barber of Seville." iar with opera find It unapproach­ problem for Kostja Penner. eternal torment because he will not ing the box office at 582-2085. Student athletes use ministry projects to illustrate Christ both on and off the field

By Robert Reid, reporter The baseball team also makes During the clinics, videos, food and tracts for opposing teams. drills are provided, and followed by a o t only are Liberty University The team usually prays with the time of ministry led by the coach. The athletes sold out to winning (opposing) team and passes out tracts team also ministers at the Godparent Nevery game, they are sold out to to each individual player for them to home to witness to the young women. winning souls to Christ. refer to later," said senior pitcher The team also took a summer mis­ From missions trips to community Brian Harrel. sion trip to Spain. While there, they service projects, many teams minister The men's soccer team travels to dif­ conducted basketball clinics and used off the court as well as on. ferent elementary schools to play and the opportunity to share the gospel According to Junior center Kenneth minister to youth and their families. with those In attendance. Anaebonam, the men's basketball The team hosts a youth program, to However, the golf sport ministry Is team Is given an inspirational pam­ train younger kids In soccer several unlike any other, according to senior phlet along with a verse to memorize. times a year, after which they gather golfer Todd Henrlchhouser. The team brings students to the together," said sophomore defender "We simply pick up inner-city youth: Hancock Building to talk to them and Ben Strawbrldge. we sing songs to them and provide encourage them to make the decision Coach Bill Bell also leads a prison them with a memory verse," said to stay in school. ministry where he travels to England Henrlchhouser. "The coach picks out groups of five and ministers to the Inmates. The team also prays with opposing COURTESY OF SPORTS INFORMATION players and teaches them how to dis­ The Liberty University Track Team teams after the game, if they are will­ GIVING THANKS — Cheerleaders and basketball players gather after a game to pray. ciple, with intentions of having them hosts an Awanas club every Sunday ing to do so. disciple one day," said Anaebonam. night. Awanas is a Christian club The football team provides a men­ adults. According to Athena Sherwood, a "We usually travel to schools and designed to help young Christians by toring program for youth at According to senior tackle Darryl senior right side hitter, "Two girls put talk to kids about going to college. providing them with activities and Lynchburg's Thomas Road Baptist Cherry, "mentoring Is volunteer work together tracts each week, to hand out Then, as the season progresses, we'll scripture verses to memorize. Church. for us. Only the athletes who choose at the end of each game." pick up on programs." added Junior "It's very productive in the number Every Wednesday evening, several to participate, participate." Whether passing out tracts or min­ forward Nathan Day. of souls won to Christ," said decath- players go to the church to participate Finally, the women's volleyball team istering to inner-city young people, LU The baseball team has similar activ­ lete Josh Jones. In the worship services and other participates in extra currlcular athletes carry the cause of Christ ities, including mission's projects and The women's basketball team has activities. Through this, the players Christian Service with volleyball beyond the boundary line. witnessing programs. similar activities. have an opportunity to tell the youth camps, providing youth with a chance As Junior linebacker Jerome Wicker Members of the team escort visiting The team provides clinics for the about their Savior. to come to know Christ as Lord. said the most rewarding part of ath­ students around campus, and them youth during the summer and in the Because the players are big brother The team also aides drill demonstra­ letes' ministries Is helping to fulfill give them the opportunity to accept middle of the year," said Angle Witt, figures, the youth tend to listen more tions In high schools, where the team God's plan in the lives of the young Christ. camp director and assistant coach. than they normally would to other members give Individual testimonies. people with whom they work.

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To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.

-George Washington lnion w The Liberty Looking at the last three years It's difficult to know where to begin a nobody's making me stay. So yes, I'm engaged and who still have a positive column, especially one that will be both admitting it... I do like Liberty. outlook on life. my first and my last. I've been writing I haven't heard of a college yet that's I know it's hard to believe, but there ion for the Champion for more than two perfect: and if I found one I don't think really is something to be said for friend­ years now and thought that it was they'd let me attend anyway, because ship. I have met some of the craziest about time for me to make at least one I'd Just ruin it. So when I graduate in young women here and some of my best Remember Berlin's wall attempt before I leave for good. December I WILL miss my alma mater memories are of times spent with them. As historical changes go, it was only yesterday that President Ronald Reagan Unfortunately, I have only this one and all the friends I've made along the Sorry guys, but sometimes you Just stood at the site of one of the most atrocious symbols of worldwide Commu­ column, a mere 600 way. can't beat "girls' night out!" nism. "Mr. Gorbachev," he exhorted, "tear down this wall." words, to tackle any Now I know there So I've been honest about my time Ten years ago this past week, it happened. The wall stained with the blood of pressing controversies are some who are say­ spent here at Liberty. Thanks for taking people willing to die for freedom is today just shattered masonry. Keepsake personal pet peeves ing that complaints a minute to listen to me ramble. I hunters have small pieces of the wall stashed away as reminders. and the rest of the about Marriott are appreciate it. It's important for Americans, especially our forgetful generation, to look back world's ills. certainly more than It's also hard to end a column that is on the changes, unthinkable 20 years ago, that are now taken for granted. Ever Since I know that I Justified. I must admit both my first and my last. I suppose It's since our grandfathers fought the Second World War, U.S. troops have stuck to could never do these that at one time I about as hard as finding an appropriate the task of defending us in a Cold War, against an enemy sworn to destroy us. argumentsjustice, I might have agreed, end to a college education or those final In these heady days of balanced budgets, unprecedented economic growth decided to Just be hon­ but since moving off words to close friends. I guess the only and a spirallng stock market, we tend to forget all the sacrifices that have kept est. I'm coming clean. campus I've acquired fitting way to end is to admit that I'll us free from our own Berlin Wall. Let's not make that mistake. As we close in on I have decided to use chrissyremsberg a new appreciation for miss it. Thanksgiving, let's thank those who helped ensure we'd celebrate in freedom. my 600 words to do our dining hall. I believe I have lived In denial for the what I do best... say the things that Whatever the faults, at least I'm not the past three years, claiming that I hated some would like to say, but never do. one who has to cook the food. every minute spent in the Champion. Over the last three and a half years Since I'm being honest, 1 might as But I guess it's not true. I have enjoyed at Liberty I think I've heard as many well say that I'm single and I like It. I'm the opportunity to learn and grow, but How about some truth complaints as the next student. not making any feminist remarks here, most of all I have appreciated the Undoubtedly, a few complaints have and I'm not faulting those who are not friendships I have formed. Despite the in school prayer fight? validity and merit, but a majority are single. I would just like to negate the relentless hours and numerous criti­ Just whlney words from cranky college myth that there is some monumental cisms, we have persevered and accom­ The recent decision by several local school boards to allow a "moment of kids. misery in life that attaches itself to the plished something that I must admit silence" before the school day and hold prayer before board meetings has raised Yes, I pay good money to come here single young person. I'm proud of. legal questions. and will continue to pay good money for I would also like to stand as living The ACLU has, predictably, threatened to sue if localities allow prayer during another five or 10 years, and I expect to proof that there are young women at Chrissy Remsberg has served on the school. On the other side of the coin, the school boards face pressure from par­ get what I pay for. But let's face it, Liberty University who will graduate Champion staff as copy editor and ents and citizens who approve of school prayer. According to most polls, sup­ nobody made me come here and without getting married or becoming assistant editor port for school prayer is overwhelming, ranging as high as 75 to 85 percent. There are many issues of controversy surrounding this topic. Many worry that a prayer would necessarily be sectarian, making children who do not sub­ scribe to the majority religion in a locality feel uncomfortable. Even some Chris­ Advice from a graduating senior tian parents question what would happen If the prayer were Jewish or Muslim. With a mere 30 days left, I find my head possible. Otherwise, you have no right to • If you suspect a guy likes you in a Some would argue that prayer has no place in schools; that the school's Job spinning with questions and musings as I complain. romantic way, but you don't like him is to teach the three R's. Most of these points are perhaps arguable. stand In the doorway of The Adult World. • When someone wrongs you, forgive. back, the most caring thing you can do is What is not arguable is the fact that such a high level of federal control over Where did the time go? What have I Someone once said, "resentment Is like tell him, gently yet firmly, ASAP. localities is frightening. The First Amendment, far from mandating "separation learned here? What legacy will I leave taking poison and hoping the other guy • If your boyfriend ever pressures you of church and stale," actually reads, "Congress shall make no law respecting an behind? With those last two questions, I dies." to get physical, dump him and look for a establishment of religion, or abridging the free exercise thereof." thought I'd leave the student body with • Be polite. Don't talk when other peo­ guy with character. Two points here. First, isn't forbidding public prayer "abridging free exer­ some friendly advice, summing up much ple are talking — even during hall meet­ • You aren't ready for a boyfriend until cise?" Secondly, what logical leap equates local school boards with Congress? of what I've learned about living away ings. Say "please" and "thankyou." Don't you're satisfied with God alone. The Supreme Court has become dictatorial when it decrees that because of the from home, on a college campus. Enjoyl burp in public, even if personal opinions of its nine justices, laws written to the national government all your friends think Advice I hope I nor are equally binding on localities. Practical things: it's hilarious. anyone else will ever It's about time that these decisions were made at the appropriate level: by • The more socks and underwear you • Don't prank-call use: the local boards, parents and students, as our Founding Fathers intended. It's have, the less laundry you'll have to do. people. It's annoying. • A rape victim's first time for some intellectual honesty in the school prayer debate. • Whenever you need something for • When driving instinct is to wash her­ your room, buy the smaller version. around the circle — or self. When she does, she • Buy a coffee pot. anywhere — don't drastically reduces her • On two pieces of paper, write down assume everyone else chances of proving who Quotes of the week: emergency phone numbers and any med­ wants to hear your the rapist is. Instead, ical conditions you have. Carry the first music. We don't. she should go immedi­ copy, with your ID, medical Insurance • Control your ately to a hospital. "He who walks with wise men will be wise, but the companion of fools will be card, organ donor card (if you have one) tongue. Plato pointed • If an attacker ever destroyed." and an unused phone card in your wallet out, "Wise men speak because they have tries to force you into his car, resist him -Proverbs 13:20 Post the second copy in your dorm room, something to say. Fools, because they as much as possible. A car gives a crimi­ along with matching Information on your have to say something." nal privacy and mobility — Increasing his "Advice is what we ask for when we already know the answer but wish we didn't" roommates. • When you gossip, you may damage chances to do whatever he likes to you - Erica Jong • Keep your room clean. It's part of an enemy's reputation, but you also and to get away with It. being a good steward of what God's given damage yours. • If a criminal does succeed In forcing Correction: The School of Education recently began offering courses at the you. Plus, you'll save stress in the long • If you become indignant when some­ you into his trunk, try to kick out his tall doctoral level, not the doctrinal level. Also, Liberty will not require licensure at run, since you won't have to look for lost one criticizes you, make sure it's not lights from inside. If you manage to the undergraduate level. The Information was incorrect In last week's Issue. items, or worry (too much) about room because you're too proud to admit knock them completely out, you can checks. they're right. stick your hand or foot through the hole. If you can only damage the wiring, a Living with others: For the girls: policeman may pull him over to Issue a Policies • Conduct yourself In a manner worthy • Don't tell the world you're fat. If you warning. of the title "Christian," or don't call your­ are, exercise. L\^/J_ J_ The Champion encourages commu­ self one. • Don't tell the world you're ugly. How If I could give only one piece of nity members to submit letters to the • Be considerate and polite to your can you dare, when God created you In advice: 1971 University Blvd. editor on any subject. Letters should roommates, even when they don't com­ His image, formed you to His exact specifi­ • Never, never put anything before God. Lynchburg, VA 24506 not exceed 400 words and must be plain. Few people are honest and bold cations for His purposes, and died on a (804) 5 82-2124 typed and signed.The deadline is 6 enough to admit to your face that some­ cross for you? So, there you have it. I pray that God p.m. Wednesday. thing you do annoys them. • Dress modestly. 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aaaaaaaaaa|aaaaaaa| OHM Page 8, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION NOVEMBER 16, 1999 Commentary Wise as serpents: Package THE SftftE #*eT by Neil Moree the message carefully Send comments or complaints to [email protected] People often say, "It's not what you say but how you strated to Virginians in simple language how tax cuts say It." and "People don't care about how much you and education would benefit them and their families. know, until they know how much are care." However, All credentials, awards and Nobel-peace prize- many become apathetic to these basic concepts of deservlng research may be meaningless If the mes­ human communication and forget to apply them to sage is not properly communicated. Jobs, businesses and ministry endeavors. • Bill Clinton is the epitome of a successful commu­ While obtaining a Christian college education at nicator. He was formerly an obscure governor from Liberty, it's easy to get trapped in Arkansas who defeated President the "Liberty Bubble" and forget George Bush, the formervice-presi- about the average American dent under Reagan and foreign pol­ working hard to make ends icy expert and war hero, in the meet. Oftentimes Christians 1992 presidential election. and conservative politicians for­ Clearly Bush was more qualified get how to relate to Middle for the position. He was even America. praised by the media and public for However, when Christians the Desert Storm victory In Iraq. Yet and conservatives remember to he lost to Bill Clinton. tailor their message to meet the Why? Because Clinton could needs of the average American, connors relate to the American people. He the results are astonishing. For used stories, examples and example, on Election Day this year Republicans took explained how his policies would benefit each Individ­ over the state House of Delegates and Senate. For the ual American. first time in history, Virginia has a government doml Yes, Bill Clinton's presidential legacy will be a scar nated by Republicans. In American history, but we can learn from his Conservative columnist Cal Thomas Interviewed strengths. Virginia Gov. Jim Gilmore to discuss the Republicans Christians can utilize effective communication Election Day success. He asked Gilmore what Con­ skills to convey their message. In his book "The Suc­ gress and other GOP leaders could learn from the his­ cess Journey," John Maxwell talks about the Impor­ toric victory. Thomas wrote, "Gilmore thinks Republi­ tance of sharing one's dreams with others. He recom­ cans need to do a better Job of explaining the benefits mends painting a verbal picture of one's aspirations of their policies In the lives of Individuals." and dreams so people can relate. Gilmore went on to say "we don't Just tell people Whether one plans to run for president of the Somewhere Near the Clinton Residence they'd be better off paying lower taxes, we tell them United States, become a professional buslnessperson New York, 2001 they could buy their children better clothes, better or become a pastor, It's crucial to take time to find out • books, hire a tutor, take better care of their mother or what is Important to people. Christians must learn to live in a nicer house." tell others about the gospel, as well as business ideas Rather than using deep philosophical political jar­ or political philosophies, using language and analo- | gon to convey their message, the Republicans demon­ gies they can relate to. \ Christian buzzwords may confuse instead of inspire You hear Jargon everywhere — especially from Next came "liberal." Instead of finding a defini­ the pulpit and other sources of Christian media. tion, I found a warning not to use the term when Somehow, Christianity has developed Its^ discussing religion. The substitutes It suggested own lingo. Those inside and outside the Christ- include "more flexible" and "broad-view." Ian community make use of "Christian words" The book left out a religious definition for "con­ every day, but how many people actually know servative." It did imply, though, that conservatives what these words mean? offer a more literal interpretation for the Bible than Some of these words heard around campus others. almost daily include "fundamental," "evangeli­ The next paragraph offered another warning, cal," "Blble-bellevlng," "conservative," "liberal," this time about the term "Bible-believing." "charismatic," "Pentecostal" and "praise and The book said not to use this term because worship." all Christians believe the Bible, I have some ideas what they Just Interpret It differently. these words refer to in other On the next page, the AP contexts, but when applied manual discussed "charis­ to Christianity, the defini­ matic" as a movement within tion doesn't seem clear. "mainline" (another buzz word) Apparently, others have denominations emphasizing shared this confusion as "expressiveness and spontane­ well. Even Webster's Dictio­ ity in worship." nary sheds very little light It distinguishes "Pentecostal" on these terms. It mostly as groups separated from applies very general defini­ romanoski "mainline" denominations who tions to them. emphasize the Holy Spirit and My next source was the the same things charlsmatlcs Self-indulgence? Or perhaps just "Associated Press Stylebook Those inside and emphasize. and Libel Manual." (For those outside the That answered some ques­ unfamiliar with this book, it tions, but begged even more. old-fashioned selfishness? tells ajournalist the correct way Christian The AP manual did not list to write for a newspaper). community make "praise and worship." My best Proverbs 23:20-21 states "Do not be with university in order for students to stay healthy. This book actually guess Is that It is synonymous heavy drinkers of wine, or with gluttonous eaters This would Include a personal reevaluatlon of answered some questions. use of "Christian with that hour on Sunday of meat; for the heavy drinker and the glutton will the decisions students make when choosing It listed "evangelical" as a words" ... but how morning called "morning wor­ come to poverty." their foods. The CDC said the factor most category of doctrinally "con­ ship," not Just the singing of This past week, the Centers for Disease Con­ attached to this increase In obesity Is lack of servative" Christians who many actually contemporary music. trol and Prevention In Atlanta, released a star­ regular exercise. emphasize a need for a com­ know what these These labels seem to cause tling study. The study reports that the number of Obesity contributes to about 300,000 deaths mitment to Christ and mis­ more problems and confusion Americans considered obese — per year. Obesity Increases sionary work. It also said words mean? than anything else. It seems too defined as being more than 30 the risk of certain Illnesses, that evangelicals are found —————— that different people have dif­ percent over their ideal body including heart disease, high in many denominations and stress absolutes. ferent definitions for them. weight— soared from about one cholesterol and blood pres­ That helps a little. For me, 1 fall into a few different categories, some in eight In 1991 to nearly one In sure, diabetes, stroke and The word "fundamentalist" came a little far­ more than others and some not at all. 1 think I'll con­ five last year. some cancers. ther down the page. It said that fundamentalists tinue to caJJ myself by the simple name "Christian." What does this mean for the The LU community has believe in a literal interpretation of scripture Liberty University community? not been silent on the health and separation from other Christians. The book Scott Romanoskl Is the Champion distribution According to the study, Issue. To celebrate American urges Journalists not to use this word. manager. young adults and college edu­ Diabetes Month during cated people show the highest November, Liberty's Health increase in obesity. Obesity and Dimensions Study Club, drunkenness are equally as estherkay American Diabetes Assocla- detrimental to the temple of the Uon and Light Medical spon­ tfwe AH ofihiohl WW (,000 ftoflt b knw Hi Holy Spirit. While drunkenness Is unacceptable sored a Free Foot Screening for Diabetes Nov. in Christian circles, obesity Is accepted and even 12, from 1-4 pm. at times encouraged as many Christian social Christian students should consider these events center around meals. factors and choose to make their bodies a tem­ With the overwhelming Increase In American ple of the Holy Spirit. "For you have been obesity amongst college kids, there needs to be bought with a price: therefore glorify God In ilttiOH HlKt UMtta accountability within the Church and Liberty your body." 1 Cor. 6:20. NOVEMBER 16, 1999 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page 9

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Ladies: Aussies denied Continued from page 12 game against No. 17 Virginia spftsupdate Tech In the first round of the equaled to an 18-4 run to finish Preseason National Invitation Compliled from the Associated Press the half. Tournament. The Lady Flames led the The Lady Flames will face an Aussie Nationals 45-25 after uphill battle against the physi­ Lewis outpoints Holyfield the initial 20 minutes of play. cal style of the Hokles. Even Evander Holyfield didn't dispute It when all three The Sheila's made a valiant "They are an outstanding Judges voted for Lennox Lewis and made him the undis­ attempt to give LU a scare with team and our biggest challenge puted heavyweight champion after 12 rounds Saturday a 7-0 run at the beginning of will be to control the play of night at the Thomas and Mack Center In Las Vegas. the second half. But the Lady their post players. This game While Lewis earned all three titles, he was only pre­ Flames once again denied their will be a great opportunity for sented with the Holyfield's belt to go with his WBC belt. In opponent by flexing their defen­ us to start our season and to their first fight March 13 at Madison Square garden, many sive muscles and raising their glorify God at the same time," people thought the decision fell through the Judges' hands. lead back to 21 points halfway said Green. While many observers thought Lewis had won, officials through the second half. LU Senior guard Sarah Farley decision was a draw. went on to cruise to an easy vic­ shared the views of her Holyfield threatened to take the control of the fight in tory. coach."We are thankful for the seventh round but Lewis would not let him, using left According to Coach Green, being In the NIT tournament Jabs and right uppercuts. the win Itself, as well as the way and opening against a great his team won, was a positive team like Virginia Tech. No sign for the Lady Flames. matter what the outcome we "We didn't really try anything will hold our heads high and Falling out of Top five different from the first game. know that It will help us down Florida State and Virginia Tech used convincing victo­ Tonight we were able to execute the road," said Farley. ries Saturday to keep control of the top two spots In the the plays better and that led to With a win against VT, the latest ESPN/USA Today coaches' poll, released Sunday the end result," said Green. Lady Flames will then travel to

morning. The Lady Flames now face Athens, Ga. to face Georgia, in a JOHN FISHER The major shake up in the top 10 has Nebraska (9-1) the first game of their rugged rematch from the NCAA tourna­ AUSSIES GO UNDER — Senior guard Sharon Wilkerson (33) goes up for the moving up two spots to fourth after the destruction of then nonconference schedule with a ment last season. rebound during Thursday night's game against the Australian Nationals. No. 5 Kansas State. Wisconsin Improved four spots to No. 5 thanks to a 41 -3 pounding of Iowa. Three top 10 teams from last week suffered significant hits, with defending national champion Tennessee (7-2) Hockey: Duke goes down dropping from third to seventh after a 28-24 loss to Soccer hopes for a NCAA bid Arkansas. Kansas State fell to ninth. Penn State (9-2) Continued from page 12 by Schubert. Handy racked up continued its nosedive, falling from second to eighth to three goals in Saturday's game. By Tun Holand, reporter The men have made a rather 13th in consecutive weeks. The Nlttany Lions suffered Duke's goalie, Handy proved his With the clock reading 3:19 left In strong case for themselves. By their second straight loss on Saturday 31 -27 to No. 10 position as team captain by mak­ the game, Liberty iced the cake The men's soccer team defeating nationally ranked Michigan. Miami (5-4) and Washington dropped out of the ing a clear shot on goal to seal the with its ninth goal made by Sy waited anxiously on Monday Jacksonville (13th) 2-0, and poll. Flames lead 6-0. Duke refused to Holsinger who was assisted by J. evening to find out If It had been "Virginia Commonwealth (25th) lay down and get burned by put­ Lowes and Dan Cross. selected for the NGAATourna- 1-0, the Flames have given ting up one goal on the board "The guys really rallied after ment The Flames were denied themselves a real sense of before the end of the second last night's loss. It (the loss) re­ an opportunity fora n auto­ hope. Rutgers breaks 11-game period by Luke Wolin. evaluated a good physical game," matic bid last Sunday as they Liberty has the second best The third period started with said Coach Paul Bloomfleld. lost toRadfor d 0-0 (4-3) In a goals-against-average in the losing streak at Syracuse the Flames leading 6-1. Almost "Tonight was a real boost of shootout in the final of the Big nation and ranks third in Rutgers ended the nations fourth-longest active losing two minutes Into the period confidence," Bloomfleld said. South Tournament Though shutouts, thanks in large part streak at 11 games with a stunning 24-21 overtime victory Handy scored again assisted by "The ref s have said we are more the tournament Includes only to its suffocating defense and over four-touchdown favorite Syracuse on Saturday. John Schubert and C. Lowes. deadly short-handed than we are 32 teams, Liberty still holds a the magnificent goal keeping of The improbable triumph helped Rutgers (1-9) avoid a Although C. Lowes put In six on a full power play." realistic shot at making the Dean Short second winless season in three years. It also marked the minutes In the penalty box for That was proven to be true on 1 field. first time that Rutgers has beaten Syracuse (6-4) in 12 tripping and unsportsmanlike Saturday night. • games since 1986, and this one may have cost the Orange­ conduct, he scored one goal and The Flames play again Satur­ men at a chance at a postseason bowl bid. assisted three. : day, Nov. 20 at the Roanoke Civic What made the win even more remarkable was that Lee Handy scored the eighth Lib­ Center against VCU at 11 p.m. McDonald, a senior who was a starter in 1997, was forced erty goal of the evening assisted into the placekickingjob when sophomore Steven Barone was suspended on Saturday for an undisclosed violation of Kelly's Magic Tanning Salon team rules. Now One Month Unlimited Iowa downs defending lis, champ UConn in opener 25.00 That's right. 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Web site: www.;netplaza.com/c/campgoodnews, NOVEMBER 16, 1999 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page 11 LU takes down VASDA Volleyba II: Wins By Tim Holland, reporter Though the improved offense is what stood out most, the Continued from page 12 they took a timeout to get The men's basketball team team defense was tremen­ things together. lived up to its early season dously Improved as well. well and did a great Job hit­ No matter what Wlnthrop hype, as it opened with a 95-57 "One trait this team has had ting the ball when It was game threw Its way, Liberty was win against VASDA-USA last from day one is that we have a point" determined not to give up. The Monday night. team that takes great pride In Senior Anthonla Akpama Lady Flames made a come The Flames used a well-bal­ being predators on defense," finished with 25 kills and 12 back and jumped ahead 13- anced scoring attack to defeat said Hankinson. digs, and senior Kyrle Dom 11. VASDA-USA, and had three "All of the players have chipped in with 13 kills, 13 Liberty never looked back players score in double-figures. adopted that as part of their digs and two block assists. and won game one 15-12. Nathan Day led all scorers character." Sophomore Rachel Har- Game two started off slow, with 16 points. The men finished the night nack had 12 kills, fourdigs , but did not affect the Lady Coach Hankinson used a with 16 steals. and four service aces. Sopho­ Flames. Liberty came out 10-man rotation, which worked However, starting power for­ more Michelle Howland set It strongwith the 7-3 lead, forc­ very well. ward David Watson was forced off with 39 assists and nine ing a Wlnthrop timeout "We don't have a second to leave the game late in the digs. Wlnthrop could never find team, we have 10 first-team- first half due to an injury sus­ Friday night's match a rhythm and gave up another ers," Hankinson said. tained on his wrist. Watson's marked the next tolas t home game 15-4. Jamaal Bennett and Ken­ immediate status with the team game of the season for the After returning to the court neth Anaebonam scored 14 is uncertain. Lady Flames. Before the following halftlme, the Lady points a piece for the Flames, Liberty played Monday at match began, Coach Phillips Eagles jumped In front 4-1. who shot 45 percent as a team home against Crossfire. and her staff honored seniors Liberty was not the least bit for the game. Crossfire defeated confer­ Anthonla Akpama, Kyrie shaken. The Lady Flames Liberty's performance was a ence foe UNC-Asheville by Dom, and Athena Sherwood played hard and game back to sharp contrast from what seven points, so Liberty may be for their great contribution to tie the game at 6-6, Flames fans had grown accus­ able to gauge Just how far It the volleyball program. Both teams were capitaliz­ tomed to seeing all of last year. has come after it faces Cross­ Also, Friday night was par­ ing off of each other's mis­ The men scored more than fire. ent's night Those parents in takes. Wlnthrop seemed tired half of their points in the paint, The men open their regular attendance received a hug, a and took a timeout Liberty and out-rebounded their oppo­ season on Saturday Nov. 20, as kiss, and a rose fromthei r won the game 15-10 toclai m nents by a margin of 63-4,1. they play host to NCAA Division daughters. the match. The Flames didn't rely on the III school Virginia-Wise. JOHN FISHER After the recognition, it was "One thing we realty outside shot, but showed that they UP, UP AND AWAY — Forward/Center Kenneth Anaebonam goes for a time to hit the court and hand wanted tod o Is come out and still had people who could shoot layup during Monday nighfs game against VASDA-USA. LU won 95-57. Wlnthrop (19-13,8-5) a loss. play solid volleyball and we The Lady Flames did just that. did that all throughout the Liberty seemed very anx­ night," Phillips said. ious In game one. The first few The Lady Flames were led serve returns were out of by Akpama who finishedwit h WELCOME TO bounds kills, which gave the 19 kills and 10 digs, and Have you Lady Eagles the early 8-3 lead. sophomore Jessica Wilson $ The Wlnthrop attack forced had 10 kills, six digs and one spANKY^ a Liberty timeout Once block assist. read the returning to the floor,th e Harnack finishedwit h Charlie O' Egg Rolls Liberty University Lady Flames seemed more eight kills, five digs and a .211 Buy One determined. hitting percentage, and How- Maco Skins & Baked Potato Boats Liberty was down by a land led the teami n assists Champion Wings of Fire at Regular Price score of 11 -4 before cutting with 38 and six digs. 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^tttmmmmtmmmmmm FOOTBALL MEN'S BASKETBALL Champion • 11/20 Appal. St. at LU, 1:30 11/20 Va.-Wise at LU, 7:30 • 11/22 Tusculum at LU, 7:30 VOLLEYBALL 11/18-20 Big South LADY'S BASKETBALL Conference, Asheville, N.C. • 11/23 North Carolina A&T at LU,7 HOCKEY 11/20 VCU vs. LU at INTRAMURALS Roanoke Civic Center, 11 • Log on at www.liberty.edu ortNOVEMBER 16, 1999 • sPAGE 1 2 X-C ends season at District III meet By Tarant Judge, reporter course, finishing in the slots of 39th, Bruce Kite, a Junior from Kutztown, Hopewell Junction, N.Y. finished in 58th, 67th, 75th,l 10th, 119th, and Pa, finished In 46th place with a time of 39th place with a Ume of 18:29. In Greenville, S.C. on Furman Uni­ 179th. 31:45. Brian Kipreno, a senior from Senior All- Conference and All -Acad­ versity's Cross Country Course, the "Both of our teams had their best Kapsabet, Kenya, finished 53rd with a emic team runner Tamml Green, from NCAA hosted the District III Champi­ flnsh ever at this meet," said Coach time of 31:59. Kelso, Wash, finished in 56th place in onships last Saturday. Runners were Brant Tolsma. John Khan, a senior from Clay, N.Y., 18:53. bidding to qualify for the 1999 NCAA "Our women ran well as a team, in finished 61st with a time of 32:09. Senior All -Conference runner Tracy National Champion meet Nov. 22. terms of our expectations. We were a lit­ Danny Orr, a senior from Hollis, N.H., Hoare finished 67th with a time of The Liberty men's team finished tle disappointed In the flnsh of our men, placed 83rd with a time of 32:46. Josh 19:02. Heather Sagan, a sophomore brookeherrmann ninth out of 25 teams with a score of but we sUll had our best finish ever." Zealand, freshman, running in his first from Warrenton, Va., finished with a 263. The Flames placed 20th, 46th, Big South 1999 Runner of the Year District III Championship, placed 115th time of 19:12 and placed 81st 53rd, 61st, 83rd, 115th, and 129th. Stephen Githuka, a senior from with a time of 33:57. Rounding out the Senior Amy Teer, from Abbottsford, The women's cross country team Miharati, Kenya, placed 20th with a finishers was Mike Lunde, a sophomore B.C., ends her career by placing 114th Mad props ended Its 1999 season by placing 13th time of 30:57. He missed a bid for a from Morganville, N. J., who placed with a time of 19:45. Sophomore Chrys- To the soccer teams I must gtve overall as team with a total of 360 return trip to this weekend's NCAA 129th with a time 34:37. tal Moyer from Allegan, Mich., rolled to mad props, what an amazing year points. The Lady Flames cruised National Championship. Githuka fin­ Big South 1999 Rookie of the Year as the final Lady Flame by placing 169th to be a Liberty Flames soccer through the 5,000 meter Furman ished fourth in the Div.III meet last year. Rebecca Parsons, a freshman from place with a time of 21:19. player. The women and men's teams have both excelled over and above what was expected this sea­ son. To the men's team, I say a sim­ Women ple congratulations. With only Lady Flames take two wins two losses all season I can only smile when soccer Is brought up By Leneta La wing, reporter In small talk conversations made bounce around campus. The men were The Liberty University Lady Flames coming off their third consecutive volleyball team finished the regular 10-plus win season, and this season in its own territory. The home back year's season makes It their court seemed to be advantageous for fourth. the Lady Flames in two of the three By Douglas Stewart, reporter The guys placed second last games they played last week. season In the Big South tourna­ Saturday afternoon, Liberty (19-9 The Liberty women's basketball ment The y played strong this overall, 12-2 Big South) faced the team bounced back from a tough loss year beating the No. 8 seed In the Lady Bulldogs of UNC Asheville. The in its exhibition opener to dominate the Big South, Elon College, then Lady Bulldogs had a great bark, but Australian national team 73-49 on killing No. 5 seed Wlnthrop. My did not bite hard enough to defeat the Thursday night. heart sank for them as they ended Lady Flames. The Lady Flames used an aggressive their stay In Gonway, S.C., where In game one, Liberty took an early defense and a fast-paced offense to the tournamentwas this year, 7-3 lead. Following a timeout, the keep the Australians out of sync and go with a loss to No. 6 seed Radford. Lady Bulldogs gained four quick on to put a first win under thier belt. You played an amazing season! points off of mistakes by Liberty. An "This team does not like to be Proof of their awesome play Is the 11-4 lead was cut to 11-8. embarrassed and we were embarrassed three Flames who made the All- Seeing the enthusiasm and deter: last week against the Slovakian team," Tournament team- Adam Gill, mination by UNC Asheville, the Lady said Coach Carey Green. Dean Short and Jason Streets. Flames took a timeout of their own. "We were able to learn a great deal They've worked so hard this year Liberty returned to the court with a about ourselves this week during prac­ and have done so well, never more determined demeanor. tices," struggling through a losing The Lady Flames spread the lead to "I am proud of the performance of streak. 14-10, forcing yet another timeout by the team tonight because of the fact Sure, I think they deserved the the Lady Bulldogs. Though Liberty that we came back tonight and con­ trophy and as the 4-3 shoot-out could not score the game point right trolled the pace all around," he said. ended, I couldn't help but boo away, it still won by a score of 15-10. The Lady Flames were paced by Radford. Yet. I knew God was "We started off kind of slow in game Sharon Wilkerson and Sarah Farley, being glorified on the field. one, but we did a good Job," Head who finished with 16 and 14 points The ladies caused just as much Coach Chris Phillips said. "Hopefully respectively. of a ruckus as the guys did while we can keep it up for this coming "Wilkerson scored half of her points tearing up the field this season. weekend." from the free-throw line, where she The women's team went 10-9 In Game two ended In Liberty's favor. went an impressive 8-8 for the game. the regular season and 3-3 in the UNC Asheville allowed a 9-0 lead by FILE PHOTO Sophomore transfer Laura Rollyson Big South Conference against Liberty before taking a timeout The showed off her long range shooting IN FOR THE KILL — Middle hitter Kyrie Dorn (4) completes a play during a recent such impressive teams as Virginia timeout seemed to work in the Lady ability by draining three triplets to fin­ match in the Vines Center. The Lady Flames move on to the Big South Tourn. Nov. 19. Tech, Marshall, Ball State, and Bulldogs favor as they made a run to ish with 11 points on the night. Appalachian State. prevent a shutout, and added six three points on the scoreboard. three games, Coach Phillips called a Liberty Jumped on the Aussie's early I pass props on to the cross­ points to the board. UNC Asheville called another Ume- timeout. When the Lady Flames with a relentless defensive press that country team as well. Stephen In game one, the Lady Flames were out when the Lady Flames spread its returned to the hardwood, they fin­ allowedthe Flames to gain a quick 17-6 Githuka is now rated as one of the stuck on 14. However, they still lead to 11 -3. The Lady Bulldogs ished the game and the match by a advantage only seven minutes into the top cross-country competitors in defeated UNC Asheville 15-8 despite returned to the court and played score of 15-10. game. the country. What a great honor. another run by the Lady Bulldogs. hard. UNC Asheville gave Liberty a "It felt good to go out and play well," The Australians cut the Lady Flames Not only Githuka, the whole team UNC Asheville took the early 2-0 run for its money by making a run Phillips said. "Asheville hung on really lead to six points (27-21) at the 6:58 has proven to be "props-"worthy. lead in game three, but was overpow­ and cutting the lead to 12-8. mark in the first half. However LU While I'm passing out the props ered by a 9-0 run from Liberty. The The team had not given up and was Please see VOLLEYBALL page 11 responded with a flurry of baskets that I must throw some to the Liberty Lady Bulldogs took a timeout, and put still determined to win the match In University student body. Even Please see LADIES, page 10 though our football team has struggled this season, attendance to games has been more than impressive. I ripped on school spirit earlier Hockey club splits pair of weekend games In the semester, but I am proud to say my fellow students have By Brooke Herrmann, assist sports ed. Kirk Handy scored, assisted by Chris pulled through. Lowes and Jeff Lowes. Duke was left Go Flames. Blood, sweat, and excitement are the stunned as the Flames scored again with In the monsoon that opened three words that describe Liberty Flames 10:50 left In the first period. The Flames led the season, students were pack­ hockey best The Flames raised their 3-1 -0 2-0 on Sy Holslnger's goal. ing out Williams Stadium in their record to 4-1 -1 this weekend after a tough "We were playing four lines tonight ver­ ponchos, umbrellas and even loss to Ft Bragg on Friday night 8-6. sus Friday night's two lines," team captain using copies of The Champion In Saturday night's game at the Roanoke Kirk Handy said. "The whole team was an attempt to stay dry. Surpris­ Civic Center against Duke University was a involved, and our power play operation ingly enough halftime rolled key win for the Flames. wentwelL" around and the crowd stayed Although the Flames (2-0-1 ACCJarea Operating well were Liberty's shots on around. club team, they are a part of the ACC con­ goal. With only 33 seconds left In the first As I sat in my dry press box, ference. period, the Flames put up No. 4 on the eating catered Fazoll's, 1 laughed The Atlantic Coast Collegiate Hockey scoreboard, while the Blue Devils contin­ at my friends, knowing that 1 League consists of teams such as N.C. ued to hold their goose egg. would be right there along with State, Virginia Tech, Appalachian State, The second period was as exciting as them if I had not chosen to sell my U: Va, UNC, the University of Maryland the first with Liberty's Brad Olin scoring soul to The Champion this semes­ and Duke. The topsi x teams in the League their fifthgoa l three minutes into the ter. go toth e play-offs. period. Keep it up Liberty. Remember "Staying out of the penalty box, and Duke could only get upset as Liberty the football team has one game playing good dump and chase hockey was not only out scored, but also out shot the left, the basketball season la Just the key to tonight's game," said Coach Blue Devils. beginning; and baseball season is Armand 'Rasty' McGlbbon. Headed down the Ice, one-on-one with Just a hop, skip and ajump away. In the first three minutes on the Ice, Lib­ MAII HJEMBO GET OUTTA THE WAY — The Liberty Flames destroyed the Duke Blue Devils in Saturday erty scored its first goal with no hesitation. T Please see HOCKEY, page 10 •right's game, 9-1. Center Miles Gerlatt (21) races for the puck during Saturday's game.

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By Tim Holland, reporter will likely lead them. Grandi­ ness to get to die basket but also been a reliable contributor since son has been named to die Big have reliable jump shots. Ben­ his arrival at liberty. Heaver- n most cases, a team com­ South preseason all-confer­ nett finished last year witii a phe­ aged eight points a game last ing off a four-win season ence first team. After spend­ nomenal 35-point effort against year and has earned die reputa­ would merely try to rebuild. ing his endre summer at Don UNC-Asheville. Caldwell was tion as a scrappy and physical However, the liberty Uni­ Meyer's forward's camps, he named to the 1999 Big South all- player. He was second in die Big Iversity men's basketball team will move to the small forward rookie team, and his first-year Soudi last year in field goal per­ has a completely different position diis season. experience can only help. centage and nindi in die confer­ approach. With a recruiting "Last season was the first Hankinson said "Jamaal is ence in free-dirow percentage. class that has been ranked any­ time in Delawn's life that he shooting the ball extremely His gritty play will be valuable where from 45th to as high as had to post people up," said well, and the biggest thing for die Flames tiiis season. 25th nationally, the team is Hankinson. that's impressed me about The Flames will also be buzzing about its chances to "We were so short, he had to Chris ... this year is he wants looking for integral contribu­ capture the Big South tide ttiis play die four (power forward) to be die best defensive player tions from some of its new­ season and advance to die position all season and he was­ in the conference." comers. Quite possibly the NCAA Tournament for die first n't able to show what he could Also returning is junior for­ time since 1994. really do. This year, we've ward Nadian Day. Day has Continued on page 3 If this new found confidence recruited some really good big Men's Coach exhibited by the players and men, so Delawn will be able to coaches alike is to translate into move outside and use his real Mel Hankinson victories, ttien it will have to strengdis. I'd say he's die most hopes seniors Carl start widi Head Coach Mel Han­ improved player I've seen in 20 kinson. In his second year as years of coaching." Williams and the Flames head coach, Hank­ Carl Williams, a transfer from MINDBOGGLE inson has shown his dedication West Virginia University, should Delawn Grandison to die team widi die coundess also be an impact player for die PLAY any game of your hours he spent on ttiis year's Flames tiiis year, and will play a Q & — and a bunch of recruiting class. He only hopes pivotal role in die team's overall choice rUCC with this new kids — can diat his efforts are able to pay success. Two years ago, he was dividends as soon as possible. on die Mountaineers team diat coupon. return the Flames "We've gone from a team sim­ advanced to die "Sweet 16" in die MlNDBOGGLE ply trying to survive to a team NCAA Tournament. Hankinson to the top diat's all of a sudden very com- has described him as "a complete Mindboggle Video Arcade peddve. The reality is diat we player who leads widi defense." River Ridge Mall have a shot at die NCAAs. We've He will start at die two-guard and o got die quickness, die size and will be asked to contribute on 0 ©, ($1 value, with coupon, limit one per person per day) an incredible group of kids. The bodi ends of die floor. 0 Expires 12/30/99 MEN'S r" ^ future is now," said Hankinson. After solid freshman perfor­ m Sunday through Thursday Only 1999-2000 If die Flames are to show mances, bodi Chris Caldwell and dramaUc improvement this Jamaal Bennett will be asked to S L A S O N year, dien seniors Delawn play important roles on diis year's OUTLOOK Grandison and Carl Williams team. Bodi rely on dieir quick-

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Continued from page 2 Northeastern Oklahoma Junior College, will challenge for the starting point guard spot. most notable of these is Kenneth Anae- He adds quickness and solid defense to this bonam. His size (6 feet, 9 inches, 225 year's squad. Maurice Watkins is a junior pounds.) will be a welcome addition to this transfer from Florida Community College in year's team. Anaebonam originally signed Jacksonville. Watkins earned second team with Liberty in 1997, but decided to attend all-conference honors while at FCC, and was junior college instead. His rebounding ability named his team's most valuable player while will be a valuable asset to the Flames this averaging 15.6 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.3 season, since rebounding was a noticeable assists per game. weakness last season. Rounding out this year's team are Eric Other newcomers looking who might play Johnson, Mark Manley, Maurice Montague key roles include David Watson and Louvon and Dave Sterret. Johnson is a sophomore Sneed. Watson is a junior transfer from transfer from the University of Tennessee- Spartanburg Methodist Junior College. Martin. He played his high school ball at Hankinson calls Watson "the best juco Atlantic Shores Christian, where he helped (junior college) post defensive player I saw in guide the team to the state championship the country last year ...and the best game. rebounder we have too." Manley returns from last year's team Sneed played at St. Anthony's High where he saw limited action. The sophomore School in Jersey City, N.J. A perennial is an excellent leaper, and won this year's national powerhouse, St. Anthony's is "Midnight Madness" slam dunk competition. coached by Bob Hurley (father of Bobby and Montague is a freshman from El Paso, Danny Hurley). Louvon's low-post presence Texas. In high school, he garnered honor­ will be important for the Flames beyond his able mention all-state recognition twice. freshman year. Sterret is a freshman from Oak Hill Academy Freshmen Phillip Ward and Rob Attaway in southwest Virginia. He helped lead his will add depth at the small forward position. team to a 31 -0 record and the high school Ward was selected first-team all-state last national championship. year in Texas, averaging 20 points, 10 This year's home schedule is highlighted rebounds, 3 blocks and 3 assists per game. with games against James Madison, Albany, Attaway averaged 12.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, and Towson. The away schedule includes 4.5 assists and 3.5 steals per game his senior games against Richmond, Virginia Tech, N.C. year for Marcus High School in Flower State, Navy, Yale, and Boston University. Mound, Texas. The first home game is Nov. 20 against Beau Wallace, a junior transfer from Virginia-Wise photo by JOHN FISHER

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1999- Men's Season Schedule 2000 (Home Games in Bold) 11/20 Virginia-Wise 7:30 pm 11/22 «SWS5 Tusculum 7:30 pm u r n a.c e 11/29 James Madison 8:00 pm 12/2 JAL Towson 7:30 pm 12/4 Albany 7:30 pm anatics 12/7 @ Richmond 7:30 pm 12/11 V7" @ Virginia Tech 2:00 pm 12/13 #«*? East Stroudsburg 7:30 pm 12/17 @ North Carolina State 7:30 pm By Leneta Lawing, reporter 12/29 (cwuuit Covenant 2:00 pm Student If you think the Cameron Crazies of Duke are loud and crazy, you have not seen anything yet. 1/5 @ Navy 7:30 pm Wait until you step into the Vines Center and 1/8 @Yale 3:00 pm section hopes catch a glimpse of the Furnace Fanatics. This year when you enter the Vines Center, organiz­ 1/11 @ Boston University 7:30 pm ers hope you will be stepping into a red sea. "We (the coaches) were thinking over the Elon 8:30 pm to heat up 1/13 summer how we could get more student 1/15 UNC Asheville 7:30 pm involvement where the students feel like they're a necessary ingredient," Ty Nichols, 1/17 H Winthrop 7:30 pm Vines for assistant men's basketball coach, said. They began brainstorming for a name for 1/22 @& @ Coastal Carolina 7:30 pm a special group of students and came up 1/24 @ Charleston Southern 8:00 pm opponents with the Furnace Fanatics. They talked i/29 RU @ Radford Noon 2/1 High Point 7:30 pm 2/5 @ Winthrop 4:00 pm 2/9 @ UNC Asheville 7:30pm

2/12 fty'1 Coastal Carolina 7:30 pm 2/14 Charleston Southern 7:30 pm 2/16 @ High Point 7:00 pm

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photo by MATT HJEMBO Men's Basketball Roster Women's Basketball Roster # Name Pos. Year Height # Name Pos. Year Height 2 Phillip Ward F Fr. 6-7 4 Laura Rollyson G So. 5-6 3 Chris Caldwell G So. 6-1 10 Kimmie Reeves G Jr. 5-7 5 Carl Williams G/F Sr. 6-1 11 Rachel Young F So. 5-8 10 Jamaal Bennett G So. 6-1 12 Becky Blesch F So. 5-10 11 Maurice Watkins G 6-2 Jr. 14 Sarah Farley G Sr. 5-6 21 Beau Wallace G 6-2 Jr. 21 Miranda Kettery C So. 6-2 23 Delawn Grandison G/F Sr. 6-5 22 Britton Bennett F Fr. 5-11 24 Rob Attaway F Fr. 6-5 24 Elena Kisseleva F Sr. 6-1 25 Mark Manley F So. 6-6 Michelle Frickie 32 Maurice Montague G/F Fr. 6-5 30 F/C Fr. 6-2 33 Nathan Day F Jr. 6-7 32 Zandrique Cason F Fr. 6-0 35 Louvon Sneed F Fr. 6-7 33 Sharon Wilkerson G Sr. 5-6 42 David Watson F/C Jr. 6-9 44 Dawn Woodruff F So. 6-0 50 Kenneth Anaebonam F/C Jr. 6-9 45 Meribeth Feenstra C Fr. 6-7 52 Dave Stcrrett F/C Fr. 6-8 54 Irene Sloof F Jr. 5-10 55 Eric Johnson G So. 5-10 BASKETBALL PREVIEW November 18, 1999 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page 5 with SGA president Chris Stewart and began very important to us winning games." to implement the idea and recruit partici­ With almost three-fourths of the Vines Cen­ 1999- Women's Season Sch edule pants. ter filled with red shirts, that can happen. 2000 (Home Games in Bold) "We contacted Duke University and got Organizers want "The Furnace" to be known information on how they started the as one of the rowdiest places in Big South Con­ PRE-SEASON NIT Cameron Crazies," Stewart said. "It's a stu­ ference play. They want opponents to dread dent oriented group that goes through their playing at Liberty because the student support 11/15 Virginia Tech - Blacksburg, Va TBA student life and it grows each year." is so great and the noise level is so high. JMnUML 11/17 Quarterfinals - TBA TBA The goal of the Furnace Fanatics is not only "We will be doing chants and standing the to be the team's pep squad, but also to increase entire game," Hodges said. "We want every­ 11/21 Semifinals - New York City TBA attendance. Attendance for the men's basket­ one in a red shirt." ball games decreased last season, since the So, if you are one of those people who like 11/22 Championship - New York City TBA team won only four games. However, this sea­ to sit and watch the game, then do not sit in 11/23 North Carolina A&T 7:00 pm son's recruiting class plans to turn things sections 111 to 122 because your view will m around. be obstructed by a sea of red. 11/29 7& Campbell 5:00 pm "Crowd support will make the team feel good The Furnace Fanatics has been created about itself," Furnace Fanatics spokesperson for the students to have fun, but certain WACHOVIA'S WOMEN'S INVITATIONAL Robert Hodges said. "They'll know that whether guidelines must be followed. 12/4 Richmond - Richmond, Va 4:00 pm they win or lose, there are dedicated fans." According to Stewart, the NCAA has a list Stewart says it is amazing to see a team of rules that the students and fans must fol­ 12/5 UNC - Richmond, Va 7:00 pm that knows students are behind them. He low. Mickey Guridy, sports promotions said the 3,000 students at Midnight Madness director, looked over the guidelines and met 12/5 Notre Dame - Richmond, Va 9:00 pm only show what the season will be like. with the Furnace Fanatics to go over those 12/7 & Boise State 7:00 pm "The team loves (the idea)," Nichols said. guidelines. The students are not allowed: "They are so excited about the students here * on the floor at anytime 12/9 K3 East Tennessee State 7:00 pm at Liberty. The student body has taken the * to have any type of noise maker $flk players under their wing." * to use any type of profanity 12/11 Kentucky 7:30 pm Nichols says he has heard only positive * to yell at the referees or coaches person­ SUN SPLASH SHOOTOUT responses from faculty and students all over ally campus. He said many are excited about the "A creed of conduct will have to be signed 12/20 •a UNLV - Bahamas 9:00 pm recruiting class and its athletic ability. by the students who want to be a part of the "We want to put the Cameron Crazies to Furnace Fanatics," Hodges said. 12/21 m Duke - Bahamas 7:00 pm shame," Nichols said. "(The students) will be Nichols made it clear that as soon as this 12/21 Cal St. Sacramento - Bahamas 9:00 pm affects the school's testimony, the team no longer wants to be apart of it. . 12/30 Wake Forest 7:00 pm "I think that in everything that we do we must m 1/2 @ West Virginia 2:00 pm keep in mind that witnessing is our number one ^ priority," Nichols said. "There's nothing wrong 1/4 Virginia Commonwealth 7:00 pm with having a lot of fun, but as soon as it affects f your witness for Christ, then we have a problem." 1/13 Elon 6:00 pm The Furnace Fanatics will also receive S3 scouting reports so that they will know what 1/15 m @ UNC Asheville 7:00 pm to expect from the opponents. 1/20 Winthrop 7:00 pm "They will know each players name, where they're from, if they're overweight, 1/22 w< @ Coastal Carolina 5:00 pm anything," Stewart said. If all goes well this season, the Furnace 1/24 @ Charleston Southern 6:00 pm Fanatics will continue and hope to become 4 1/29 IvvJ @ Radford 6:00 pm stronger. Currently there are 15 charter members, known as the "Founding Fathers 2/3 «s©& High Point 7:00 pm of the Furnace Fanatics." photo by JOHN FISHER 2/5 Charleston Southern 7:00 pm

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Can "the Big Three5' lead the Lady Flames to their . fourth straight •> NCAA Tournament, By Douglas Stewart, reporter is very thankful for. "It is a rare occasion that you have an Throughout the past three opportunity to coach at a unique seasons, the Liberty University university like Liberty Univer­ Lady Flames have had no trouble sity," said Green. "God has led in the winning department. me in this direction and has The combination of a strong given me the intelligence to fol­ team chemistry, as well as an low his leading. I am honored to uncanny continuity throughout have the opportunity to be a part both the players and the coaching of a program that has already photo by MATT HJEMBO staff have been the driving force been given a strong foundation Green plans to take advantage "The coaching changes and pared to lead the team in their behind their success. by Coach Rick Reeves." of his quick backcourt by encour­ the changes in our plays have senior season. That continuity was abruptly With eight of 11 letterwinners aging his offense to play a fast- been one of the hardest things Elena Kisseleva, two-time Big discontinued last spring when returning fromlas t year's 21-8 break oriented style. that I have ever had to do, but South Player of the Year and two- three-time Big South Coach of the team, it is evident that Green and "Our offense will run over things have turned out great so time Big South Tournament Most Year Rick Reeves left Lynchburg the Lady Flames will continue to and over. We will have to play a far and this team will be better by Valuable Player, is back for her to become the new women's bas­ successfully lot of people. Our goal is to getting through all of the chal­ final year of eligibility. She led the ketball coach at the University of build on to keep the intensity up for 40 lenges," said Wilkerson. team in scoring and rebounding Southern Mississippi. Although the already minutes," said Green. The Big Three," as they have things looked grim for awhile, LU WOMEN'S strong Senior guard Sharon Wilker- been known, are back and pre- Continued on page 7 soon hired Carey Green, the top 1999-2000 women's bas­ son said the changes have been assistant at Clemson University. ketball foun­ difficult but they will be helpful to Green has since stepped in and SEASON dation at LU. the team later on in the season. has quickly developed a strong OUTLOOK The only relationship with the team and is players not vocal about the one specific thing returning fromlas t year's roster that they all have in common. are Jennifer Spurlock Krystal Hall's Auto America's Fastest Growing Women's There is a common bond Reeves and Nina Willemse. that I share with the players and However, with the installment Repair Fitness & Weight Loss Franchise even the students at Liberty, of a new system, everyone on the Complete Auto Repair and that is the love for Jesus team seems to be starting anew. for all vehicles Christ," said Green. "In the beginning it was almost Free pickup and delivery According to Green, the like having 14 freshman out from campus with service opportunity to coach at a school there, but we are coming along," (804) 847-0014 Vurves like Liberty is something that he said senior guard Sarah Farley. Just minutes from eampusl for women® •JO mn.jUatxi & wi. ha ctiutrt' GFE x. Don't ***Join no w & Weight pay no month­ MUSIC ly fees until Jan 2000! Lose it Now!! Quality Stringed Instruments Give yourself a new look for the new millennium! Pro J^^^f Sales, Services ntals * Santa Cruz •-«* Student Discounts offered. -Crate -GSL^*"' *Hartkl e "*«^ W * Hues $ Daltpn * Ma^kje * And much more 3 Easy Locations * Washb$rn Timberlake Old Forest Madison Heights 237-7907 384-7755 845-7105 645 Oakley^Bfc Vyr>£iiMjrg, VA 24501 804-845-4274 Fax 804-845-4275 'offer based on first visit enrollment BASKETBALL PREVIEW November 18, 1999 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page 7

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