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09-24-91 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 9, Issue 5)

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News Soviet aid debate ignites crowd Curtains upl "Steel Magnolias" opens this By DAWN K. LOONEY fense budget just in half, then they States. Dayrit agreed, "The U.S. weekend at the Lynch­ News Editor would have $90 billion dollars for should seize the moment and get a burg Fine Arts Center. 'The Soviet Union is a caged dog. domestic needs. Economic aid will foothold into the Soviet's economy Catch the preview on If you do not feed the dog, it will decrease the urgency of the move and oil market." Page 3. claw at the cage until it breaks out. towards a free-market society. In Hampton responded: "The reason When the dog breaks out, it will at­ reality, we'll be hurting them in the we have such a large defense budget Minority Development tack you," an audience member re­ future because their government and is because of that country. And the Committee caters to the acted during Liberty Forum's first their officials won't be forced to reason they have such a large de­ needs of Asian, Latin, debate Sept. 17 concerning possible change," Brewer said. fense budget is because of us. Now, African-American and American economic aid to Russia. Hampton supported economic aid you want us to take money out of our disabled students. See Jean Marc Gadoury, a member of after a waiting period and economic defense budget to give the Soviets details on Page 4. the Liberty Forum, said: "The Lib­ and political research. He said, "I'm economic aid? It makes no sense." erty Forum conducted a poll in for sending aid, but not at the present Gadoury asked the Liberty Forum which the LU student body was time. We need to wait and research where the hard-liners "disappeared" almost evenly split on the issue of what is actually going on over there. to and if there is a possibility of hard­ Opinion Soviet economic aid with a slight "If we were to send aid, who liners remaining in the Soviet Union. "Captain Liberty and percentage not in favor of any aid for would we send it to? If we send it to Johnson responded, "Fearing the Flame" by Duanne Bar­ the U.S.S.R. The results were also the central government, then we're Soviet Union right now is like fear­ bour debuts this week in evenly split between female and snubbing the republics who have ing Canada." The Champion. Look for male students." worked so hard for their freedom. The various arguments ignited it weekly on Page 2. The debate forum consisted of And if we send it to the individual diverse responses from the audience Gadoury, Gemmie Dayrit, Noel republics, then we're snubbing the which consisted of more than 55 LU The Champion sup­ Brewer, Bill Hampton and Sean central government who we've students. Rebecca Tully, an audi­ Johnson. Each gave evidence to worked so hard to have good rela­ ence member, said: "Welfare in ports the administrative support various political views. tions with." withdrawal of students in­ America was established to help Dayrit contended that the U.S. Opposing Hampton, Johnson held people get on their feet and get a volved in erroneous theol­ should send aid immediately. She an immediate relief view. "It's im­ start. Now, wouldn't giving eco­ ogy. See Page 2. said: 'The people of the Soviet Un­ perative to move right now. They're nomic aid to the Soviets be the same ion have overthrown communism. headed for a hard winter. There's no thing? It would be like giving them a Sports Since America has been urging them food on the shelves. Not only do we type of welfare, making them de­ to change for the past 40 years, the need to send immediate economic pendent on the U.S." Football returns to win­ United States should help make that aid, but we also need to send techni­ Another audience member, Dave ning way with a 39-11 change. We should help them at this cal assistance If you give a man Dawson, responded: "Do we really blowout of West Virginia | point to help themselves, and in the a fish, then he will eat for a day. If want to improve the Soviet econ­ Tech. See Page 5. future it will help us with an open you teach a man how to fish, he'll eat omy? Look what happened when market and a decreased budget." we helped Japan. We helped them A career milestone was for a lifetime." [ Conversely, Brewer said that the Johnson also suggested that taking out economically and technologi­ reached by soccer Coach Soviet Union should not receive any money out of the U.S. defense cally, and now they have overtaken William Bell when he won I aid. 'The United States doesn't have budget for economic aid to the So­ the top spot in the economy. I say let his 100th career victory) enough money to give. If we give viet Union can be considered a long- them rot." this week. See what moti­ money to the U.S.S.R. in addition to term investment. He said that the Also, Chris Easely argued, "We vates this very successful the other countries, then we'll have United States should be the first to need to take care of things here first. coach on Page 5. to dip into our defense budget. establish business in the Soviet's We need to help our own poor and 'They have to learn to help them­ newborn open market which would homeless before we start helping to photo by Lori Tucker selves. If the Soviets cut their de­ send millions back to the United feed the Soviets." Sean Johnson and Gemmie Dayrit debate Soviet aid. Missions Students score high on SAT highlight national 30 percent. The states with The program concentrated on gram mat works with Lynchburg By BEN LaFROMBOIS the highest scores have only 5 per­ reading level. The IOWA Test of College and its involvement in die City News Editor cent of tiieir students take the SAT. Basic Skills (reading) was die gauge elementary schools. "Dr. Rainsford week Reports given at the Lynchburg "If Lynchburg would have the top used to indicate progress. The test (LC president) is one of our strong­ ByPAULR.OFFILL School Board meeting demonstrated 5 percent of the students test, Lyn­ scores show that there has been an est allies; he realizes we're all in die Champion Reporter improved and above-average stan­ chburg would be significandy above increase in reading competence same business," McCormick said. World Impact Conference con­ dardized test scores for city students. the national average," McCormick, among die kindergarten through fifth The board also authorized a com­ tinues tonight with the showing of The board also set up a commission said. Overall, test scores during the grade students involved. mittee to study die possibility of the film "Terms of Surrender" at to study a magnet school at the ele­ past 15 years in Lynchburg have "Overall, 66.7 percent improved opening an elementary magnet David's Place at 7:30. Marty Risk of mentary level. fluctuated while state and national wim a 5 to 10 percent or more gain. In school in Lynchburg. The school International Missions, Inc., will Dr. Luis Palau Standardized test scores are often numbers went down, he explained. the fifth grade 84.6 percent made would be for die elementary grades speak Wednesday night. Missionary speakers who are on viewed as a measure to gauge school The board also heard an evaluation significant gains," Delores Wolfe, and provide intensive training in The conference is designed to fo­ campus this week for World Impact division competence. According to report for die Community Acceler­ program evaluator from Lynchburg madi, science and technology, but cus attention on world missions and Conference include international the report given by Dr. James ated Learning Project at Kizer and College said. also in die arts," McCormick said. to enlighten the university commu­ evangelist Luis Palau, who spoke McCormick, school superintendent, Dearington Elementary Schools. The The major objective of reducing The program is designed to im­ nity God's work around the world. Sunday evening and Monday in SAT scores for Lynchburg were project is a joint effort by Lynchburg at-risk students was achieved. Kaiser prove curricula, but also provide fa­ "The unifying reason for all this chapel, and David Haag of Evan­ above state and national averages. College and the Lynchburg School Elementary saw a decrease of 24 per­ cility relief at schools currently near activity is to help men and women gelical Baptist Mission in Scotland. In total scores Lynchburg aver­ System. The program was designed cent while Dearington decreased by capacity. Fifteen to 18 classes of 20 understand and respond to the Great Also, Russ Boone, a former Liberty aged 906 with the state average at to address me needs of "at risk" stu­ 54 percent, Wolfe explained. "Better to 27 students would participate in Commission and to make disciples student, who is now serving with 890 and the national at 896. In math dents and thereby reduce die dropout reading skills tend to produce bene­ die program. of all nations." Rick Lange, director Trans World Radio in Swaziland. Lynchburg scored 479 versus 466 rate. fits in all subjects. Behavior, attitude, The commission will investigate of LIGHT Missions, said. Other scheduled speakers are Marty state and 474 nationally. Verbal A child is at-risk if they fall into attendance, grades and self-esteem die feasibility of die magnet pro­ Lange hopes the conference will and Becky Frisk of International scores that averaged 427 also indi­ two or three pre-defined categories, all improved," she said. gram. The program needs to be challenge LU to a greater commit­ Missions ,Inc, in Turkey, Joe Hale cated the strength of Lynchburg Dr. Terry Bailey, director of technol­ Much of die success of die pro­ fully evaluated as to where die ment toward world missions and of Liberty Baptist Mission in Korea schools. The state averaged 424 with ogy education, explained. "Children gram was credited to die "high level school will be located, which stu­ will direct some to mission service. and Paul and Kim Halsey of U.F.M. the national average at 422. with single-parent homes, a child of staff endiusiasm and individual dents should participate and what The conference also encourages stu­ International in the Philippines. City schools also have a high per­ two or more grade levels behind in instruction provided," Wolfe said. instructional activities should be dents to take advantage of LIGHT In addition, more than 20 mission centage of students who take die his reading ability and student de­ DuPont Foundation donated provided. There are many questions Campaigns' international intern­ agencies will be represented SAT. More man 70 percent of June tainment are certain factors research $100,000 to underwrite parts of die diat need to be answered before any ships and to further their knowledge throughout the week in the lounge of graduates took die SAT compared to has shown to indicate risk," Bailey program. The DuPont grant will al­ decisions are made, McCormick ex­ and burden for the lost world. DeMossHall and in classes. a state average of 60 percent and a said. low expansion of the volunteer pro­ plained. Denson shares personal side By MIKE GATHMAN die concert named "Peanut" to help During a more serious time, Den­ Sports Editor him widi a song. Peanut was encour­ son explained a song written for his Gospel singer and songwriter Al aged by loud cheers from die audi­ brodier during a tough period in his Denson entertained a crowd of ence as Denson had him perform out­ life. The song, "Peace In die Midst about 1,000 widi a combination of rageous hand and body motions to a of a Storm" was an inspiration to Christian rock, praise and humorous song. Later, Denson brought Peanut botii his brodier and die crowd. stories at Liberty's Multi-Purpose to die stage again and had him pick Denson also sang a set of praise Center Friday night. people as winners of tapes and T- songs during which he encouraged Denson in his first appearance at shirts. the audience to join hands and sing. Liberty University was received by The audience laughed hysterically The set included "Holy, Holy, an enthusiastic crowd. He sang such as Denson told a childhood story. Holy" and "We Exalt Thee." hits as "See Ya at the Party" and Denson and his hi other would go into As people came forward to pray, "I've Got Something to Say." Odier the bathroom to shave widi tiieir Denson explained die purpose of his crowd favorites included "Pharaoh, toothbrushes. One lime their dad ministry. He is out to fight for die Pharaoh, Let my People Go" and caught diem after tiiey punctured a lives of die youtii in America and "God's Not Dead." can of shaving cream and it sprayed lead diem to Christ. Denson said: Denson built rapport and excite­ all over die badiroom. Denson spoke "It's not in drugs, it's not in alcohol ment by conversing widi die exuber­ widi high regard for his parents, say­ and it's not in die back seal of a car. ant audience. At one point Denson ing, "They are seriously the coolest If you have Jesus, dien you have die photo by Jeffrey A. Cou Al Denson caused laughter and excitement as he entertained at LU last Friday night. asked for a young man he met before people in die world dial I know." answer." Page 2, The Champion opinion Tuesday, Sept. 24,1991 dm The Lighter Side Editorial You need discipline to exercise Notre Dame-NBC "...Where the spirit of the Well, how many of you went out and would probably most enjoy a solitary column amateur Lord is, there is Liberty." exercised at least three times this week? sport, such as walking or biking. Dear Editor, Even though most of you had good Debbie Reece Anotiier way your personality can Well.Liberty's ultra-amateursports II Corinthians 3:17 intentions, probably very few went Copy Editor affect your choice is whether or not columnists have pulled their annual out and did something. you like to be outdoors. If you love unprofessional stunt. It seems as if something always being alone with nature, a regular hike Mike Gathman's Sept. 10 column comes up or you're just too tired or not ward to iL into the mountains could be just what on Notre Dame's deal with NBC is a LU administration feeling good or The list of excuses Finally, you should analyze your you need — physically and emotion­ disgrace to both Notre Dame fans we could each come up with would be own personality. Lots of articles and ally. But if you would rather not let such as I and to other fair-minded endless. Even though Uiey may be exercise enthusiasts will tell you to anyone see you sweat, you could opt objective sports fans. rightfully defends good excuses, they won't help you feel find an exercise partner. However, this for a stationary bike. His facts of the contract are dead or look any better. Only a good dose of advice does not apply to everyone. If A final way that who you are wrong, and the logic used in his opin­ physical activity can do that. you're a self-starter, then waiting for affects how you exercise is in what ions is incredibly unprofessional. theological tradition So what are some practical ways other people will more than likely turn you wear. Some people tell you to buy He stated that the revamped CFA The character of Liberty University, the traditions it has set you can get yourself to exercise? into an excuse for you not to exercise. a special outfit for exercise. Yet this (College Football Association) con­ and the reason most students attend the university are under One way is to fit it into your life. On the other hand, if you 're a hopeless presents the danger that exercise will tract (without ND) was reduced by fire by a few who have rejected its theological positions and Liberty gives you die perfect opportu­ procrastinator or a real people-person, become such a big production that $50 million and other colleges took a nity with all the walking you have to a few companions can be just the en­ you will keep putting it off. How­ $30 million loss. If Notre Dame for­ attempted to undermine them on campus. do to get from one building to another. couragement you need to get started ever, other people will look forward to feited their original $20 million, how Several Liberty students who have become involved in the So do the environment and your health and keep going. wearing the outfit and will be more can that possibly translate into a $30 United Pentecostal Church in Lynchburg are correctly being a favor by leaving your car in the You should also analyze your per­ apt to exercise because they know million loss for other schools? told to cease their activity or leave the school. parking lot and walking anywhere you sonality when deciding what type of they look good. Secondly, he calls this deal an act The church teaches that one must speak in tongues to be need to go around campus. exercise is right for you. If you are Once you make up your mind to of greed; that Notre Dame is mo­ Another way is to make it a habit. If really competitive, a sport such as treat yourself to improved health by nopolizing college football's air­ saved. Its followers also reject belief in the Trinity, believing going to the stairwell to run stairs or basketball or soccer can be good as exercising, it simply takes a little dis­ waves. Excuse me if my definition that the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are three roles of the same walking a few times around the circle long as you keep moving steadily for cipline and planning to find an exer­ of monopoly is erroneous, but 3-1/2 God not three distinct persons who compose the Godhead. becomes as habitual as brushing your the allotted length of time (at least 20 cise that will seem easy and natural hours a day, six days a year hardly Scripture clearly states that salvation is gained through teem, it will become easy to do and you minutes). However, if you wouldrather and make you feel better physically constitutes a monopoly. Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of the Father (John 11:25, might even find yourself looking for- compete only against yourself, you and mentally. Money aside, can you blame them? Because of its tremendous 1:14). Salvation is not based on the act of speaking in tongues success Notre Dame has been the but is made possible through Christ's death and resurrection HartuzzrzTnrzrTJZizzz of the Matter target for any kind of allegation, and accomplished through the work of the Holy Spirit (John drug use, rumor, etc. by jealous 3:5,6). sports "fans" across the country (i.e. Also, there are three members of the Godhead (Isaiah The Champion, Sports Illustrated, Empty mailbox measures self-worth USA Today). One can hardly 48:16, Matthew 3:16-17, John 14:26 and 15:26, Galatians Have you ever checked your mail­ • Smile pleasandy while reading a blame them for wanting to get away 4:4-6). To say one member is the Son of another immediately box when you already knew that it YouthQuest memo as if it were a lov­ from the CFA. makes the distinction of a uniqueness, the only one of His kind was empty? It's a serious bummer... David Hart ing letter from Mom. This contract doesn't overwhelm —literally: "The only begotten from the Father (John 1:14)." kind of like spending Independence Champion Columnist • Arrange your "boxmate's" mail by recruits either. In the four years prior Liberty has stood and always will stand firm in these con­ Day with your parents. envelope size just to be seen shuffling to the contract, Notre Dame finished I believe that's why Liberty jazzed mail. number one in recruiting. Yet this victions. There are certain tenets of the faith that cannot be up the post office with a red, white and • Display a used "package pickup" year they slipped to 15th. They are compromised. The Trinity and the virgin birth are among blue make over. Sure, it looks wonder­ in my box. In fact, I'm glad that there card in the presence of others who one of the few universities that these. ful; but I wish they could do some­ won't be anything there. I hope I actually did get mail. require high academic standards. In The vastmajority of students attend Liberty due to its strong thing about that lonely shadow con­ never get any mail from anybody as • Read an old letter aloud and laugh the past few years they have even conviction directly related to its theological position. To suming my box. long as I live. I hate writing people boisterously while exiting the post of­ stopped accepting Prop 48 casual­ To college students, mail is so much back anyway." fice. ties. Every year, they are in the top allow students who boldly disregard the standards Liberty more than just ink on paper. Some­ This reverse psychology is be­ If you tiiink these proposals are a five or 10 in percentage of athletes has set and who attempt to influence others to remain on times it's even the means by which lieved to greatly improve your litde too drastic, perhaps you're right. graduating. campus would be a contradiction for the school and defeat the we measure our self-worth. If we chances of receiving mail. Unfortu­ Maybe there's an easier way to re­ Simply, the contract is a credit, purpose of having such an institution. receive mail, somebody misses us.... nately, it never works and only frus­ ceive mail that would require less en­ not a disgrace to the university. No The problem with the United Pentecostal Church is its if not, nobody loves us. trates you even more since you recieve ergy. You know, like writing a letter other school could have pulled off For some reason we believe the exacdy what you asked for. to someone else. this deal. The world would be a rejection of the basic Protestant beliefs. The mainline Pente­ more times we check for mail, the So what does a person have to do in They are probably dying to get a betterplace if everyone judged them­ costal churches do promote the Trinity and salvation only in more we deserve to receive some. It's order to receive some mail? Or what letter from you, too. Besides, once selves as critically as they judge Christ, not in tongues. In general, the school does not ban no wonder that the average student steps must be taken to create the illu­ they've finally received it, you may Notre Dame. other Pentecostals or charismatics. The university's position checks his mail three to five times a sion of mail? Here are a few sugges­ actually get some mail after all. Jamie Miller day. tions. .. is not one of extreme but one of firm conviction. We even go so far as to play mental • Drop a letter addressed to yourself The removal of students who refuse to abide by the chess with ourselves while walking to into the Intercampus Mail slot wy mm/earn TOP TEN COUNTDOWN* standards that Liberty has maintained is within the school's the post office. Knowing that we • Request that the Telephone Office won'tget anything if we acknowledge send you account statements daily. By Anita Wells right and is its obligation. The university has not been intol­ Ad Production Manager erant of other groups who have believed in the same basic we want mail, we simply deny that • Advertise free off-campus living we want it and require those interested to re­ Ways to make meals at the tenets of the faith and has offered the students involved the op­ "I know tiiat there can't be any mail spond in writing. portunity to remain in school if they would agree to stop cafeteria more enjoyable attending the United Pentecostal Church and not to promote 10. Assemble live "Mr. Potato Heads" at the their beliefs. Beside Still Waters Those who refuse to abide by the traditional values that baked potato bar. Liberty University has set and maintained do not deserve the Human weaknesses lead 9. Have salad tossing relay races. privilege of attending such an institution. They chose to 8. Play "Name that Dish" with certain unidentified • attend; by their actions they can choose not to attend. to denial of trust in God entrees. m 7. Pick out all the onions in your food and call the By THE SCRIBE possibilities. Special to the Champion Pride: We'd rather do it ourselves Guinness Book of World Records. ^ The Champion "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, like the child in the old commercial 6. Bring a net and fish for lettuce at the salad bar. j, Box 20000 Liberty University whose mind is stayed on Thee: because (Mother, I'd rather do it myself.) Lynchburg, VA 24506-8001 he trusteth in Thee." — Isaiah 26:3 Fear: God and I may not see eye to 5. Try to put your Jell-0 in the toast machine. (804) 582-2471 eye on this. 4. Nuke a bunch of marshmallows to make * A final concept we need to look at in Indifference: It'sjustnotthatimpor- Jeffrey A. Cota "Fluffernutter" sandwiches. # Editor-in-Chief this verse is that of trust. tant. Webster defines trust as "assured Personal goals: With so much on 3. Win a prize for guessing which dispenser * Debbie Reece/ Jim Woolace reliance on the character, ability, our agendas, we just don't have time to REALLY holds the skim milk. Amanda Schweinsburg Advertising/Sales Manager strength or truth of someone or some­ think about it. thing." Most of all, I fear, we do not trust 2. Make a water slide at the serving line using the W- Copy Editors Mike Gathman Again we have an awesome list: His heart. "How could God really — drainage from the trays. ^ Sports Editor die character of God, Dawn K. Looney I mean really — be tiiat interested in 1. Bring an air conditioner and have Domino's News Editor Jeff Smith the ability of God, me?" Photo Editor the strengtii of God, But wonder of wonders, He is. deliver! Ben LaFrombois Anita Wells the truth of God. Think about it this week. City News Editor Who can doubt Him? M « «« Ad Production Manager You and I — diat's who, and on a Douglas R. Dempsey Prof. Ann Wharton daily basis. Our reasons are many. Captain. Liberty & Flambey Duanne Barbour Feature/Opinion Editor Adviser High on the list is our own human The Champion is distributed every Tuesday while school is in session. The opinions frailty. You remember Paul's di­ expressed in this publication do not necessarily represent those of Liberty University. lemma: "I do what I don't want to do, and I fail to do what I want to do." That's a very loose translation, but it is also at the heart of the matter. On any The Champion Forum given day tiiere are tilings in our lives that fit both shortcomings. Policies But there's more to it than that Why do you fail to trust God? What The Champion reserves The Champion welcomes aspect of His being do you doubt? members of the Liberty com­ the right to accept, reject or His character? munity to submit letters to the edit any letter received, ac­ His ability? cording to the policies of The His strength? editor on any subject. IWRTHWS OffcflT PW.FfH.oeU! > Letters should not exceed 300 Champion His truth? W P«0C£fD/WGw(TH «v>l*«U«IX)CfD words and must be signed. The The deadline for all letters "Heaven forbid," we realize as we COPl&twmiOW Of TWO StPARAlt WilTuttS! is 6 p.m. Thursday. think about it. But when we fail to i witt mx TO pROwce -me WTBNKD Champion asks that all letters RESULTS ! Please address all letters to trust God, we are saying in essence that be typed. He is not trustworthy in some way or All material submitted be­ "Editor, The Champion" and another. comes the property of The drop them off in DH 109 or Why in the world would we as Champion. mail to Box 22581. Christians deny God our mist? Hu­ man frailly aside, there are several Tuesday, Sept. 24,1991 news The Champion, Page 3 Circle K Club misses bloodmobile goal By ABRAM PAFFORD Freshman Heather Galya said that because they like to try and help out. Champion Reporter giving blood was fun. "I wanted to do A lot of the guys who do it arc there Local Red Cross personnel and it because I had seen my parents do it," because their girlfriends make them," Circle K volunteers failed to reach Galya explained. Mullen explained. their goal of 240 blood donations Sophomore Jeff Goodin said thalhe Red Cross staff member Bob Os- during the first bloodmobile of the found giving blood to be scary at first, trom works on blood drives regu­ 1991-92 school year Sept. 17 and 18. but"oncc the needle was in it was fine. larly. He said girls seem better suited Dana Owens, co-dircctorof activi­ It was kind of exciting, actually." to donating blood. "The guys whine ties for Circle K, said the blood drive Junior Jennifer Haddon has donated and cry more than the girls do. The is an important service to the com­ blood eight times, and she plans to girls just sit there and take it," Os- munity because "hospitalsarealways continue doing it. she said, "I do it be­ trom said. short of blood." Because of the cause I feel like it helps other people. Owens suggested that if people blood shortage, Owens feels it is They (the hospitals) need blood badly." arc afraid to donate blood, they should important for the blood drives to have Senior Mcrrit Gcrdcs has donated find a friend to go with them. as many donors as possible. blood five times. She said she keeps "Sometimes we gel boyfriends and "We wanted more people than we coming back because her blood type, girlfriends who sign up together. have had this time. Our goal was to O-ncgativc, is greatly needed. Youcan make it a date to go and give collect 120 pints of blood each day. Both workers and donors com­ blood," Owens said. We were a little short, and so next mented that females seem more will­ For those students who did not time we would 1 ike to meet our quota," ing and able to donate blood than have an opportunity to donate blood, Owens said. The drive collected a males. Sophomore Danielle Leeds Circle K is planning another blood total of more than 200 pints of blood said: "The first time I donated blood drive for Dec. 3 and 4. Owens said for area hospitals. was in high school. It was fun because that Circle K is trying to come up Reaction to giving blood varied all the girls would do it; and then we with several different ways to in­ greatly among LU student donors at would watch all the big football jocks crease the number of donors. There the blood drive. "It's my first time try to do it, and they would pass out." is one method that they have already

giving blood, but I don't mind. I kind Circle K volunteer Jim Mullen said decided on. "We are going to chal­ photo by Tim Kania of like needles," sophomore Kristi males and females have different rea­ lenge the faculty to give blood in LU student Lori Trent donated blood at the Vines Center to help the American Red Tesch said. sons for donating blood. "Girls do it December," Owens said. Cross during a blood shortage. Circle K will host another bloodmobile Dec. 3 and 4. Organization Lynchburg Fine Arts Center builds homes for Lynchburg presents "Steel Magnolias" ByERICYODER are as diversified as their styles of Champion Reporter hair, but they all find shelter from poor families The theatrical production "Steel the storm in Truvy's beauty shop. By DEBBIE JANKOWSKI Magnolias"opcns Friday at the Lynch­ According to Wade, the play has been very well received wherever it Special to the Champion burg Fine Arts Center and runs through Oct. 6. has been done. The casting is espe­ The visionary was a millionaire "It's a much better play than the cially suited for that of area commu­ lawyer. The vision was to eliminate movie was," director Jody Wade said. nities such as Lynchburg, Wade said. poverty housing. The establishment "Because of the casting in the movie, "Among those with theatrical in­ of Habitat For Humanity in 1976 it ended up being a story line about terests in any community, there arc made that dream become reality. onclincrs instead of a play about al ways more women to audition than "Underlying Habitat's work is to women who arc brought together men; and this play is designed for six share the gospel by building houses through adverse circumstances." women," Wade explained. for those in need," Kevin Campbell, The play lakes place in Truvy's Although some feel ithc play was director of Habitat For Humanity in beauty shop in a small Southern com­ written for women, it was written by Lynchburg, said. "It's very much a munity. Every Saturday the neigh­ a man, Robert Harling. "The cast Christian organization." borhood women come in to have their has marveled at this throughout the The Lynchburg branch of Habitat hair done and share with one another rehearsals . It's surprising to think for Humanity, which is one of 600 about events in their lives. that a man could write something so nationwide affiliates, is headquar­ "There is a bonding that occurs true lor a woman," Wade said. tered in Georgia. The groups have photo courtesy of Habitat for Humanity among women which is different from Wade said that Harling wrote the three fundamental objectives: to build A construction crew from Habitat for Humanity has replaced inadequate housing for 20 that of men. They talk about things play in one week and based it on his houses for no-profit, to sell the houses Lynchburg families who would otherwise be unable to afford proper shelter. with their friends that they don't even relationship with his mother. He for no-interest and to enable the project. Local businesses, churches For Humanity's slogan: "Building the Family Selection Committee. talk about to their husbands," dedicated it to his deceased sister. families who receive a house to give and other organizations donated the houses WITH God's people in need." Through a payment plan established Wade said. "You learn about their The Fine Art Center's acting crc- a minimum of 300 hours of "sweat funds for the foundations of the houses. Presently, 12 houses arc under con­ by Habitat, the families pay a monthly lives and the things that they have to hopes to have a favorable response equity." "It's incredible how excited people struction. Usually two houses arc mortgage. The mortgage payments deal with and struggle with. You arc from viewers. "Different audiences In Habitat terms, "sweat equity" arc to be a part," Campbell said. always in process, but because of the then finance the building of another able to hear and sec how they support respond differently. Some laugh means the family muslgive 300 hours "Labor of Love" detailed the build­ "Labor of Love" project, the number Habitat home. each other and keep each other moti­ and cry at everything, and others arc of labor toward the building of their ing of 10 homes within five days. The of homes is expanded. In April, Habitat For Humanity vated." with you on stage but don't vocal­ home or another Habitat home. This target number of volunteers by Habi­ Since the Lynchburg affiliate's be­ celebrated its 15th Anniversary by The personalities of the women ize," Wade said. instills not only knowledge about the tat was 750. Over 1,250 volunteers ar­ ginning in 1988, 20 families have commemorating house number future home, but also the desire to rived to aid in building the homes. been established in Habitat homes. 10,000 in AUanta. In December, house CLASSIFIEDS RAISE $500...$ 1000...$ 1500 maintain it. Among those volunteers were sev­ Habitat For Humanity is solely fi­ number 15,000 will be dedicated. In Volunteerism is the basis of this eral Liberty students who freely of­ nanced first by community involve­ addition to previosly established WANT TO SAY hi to your friends or earn houses, 50 new affiliates of Habitat some extra cash by selling something? FOOLPROOF organization, as all the materials and fered their time and abilities: Robin ment and second by the mortgage Put an ad in the Liberty Champion every hour of labor are donated free McDaniel, Cathy Smith, Brenda payments from the home owners. For Human ity are establ ished per year. classified section! Call 2128 or stop by FUNDRAISING of charge. "Labor of Love" was the Burke, Darla Henson, Matt Maker, The organization's funding is a re­ Poverty housing has yet to be to­ DH113. For your fraternity, sorority, team or latest community project. Accord­ Philip Audrey, Joel Pierce and Lisa volving process. A local company fi­ tally eliminated, but Habitat For Hu­ other campus organization. ing to Shannon Valentine, commu­ Pepperdine. nances the building materials. Labor manity is making an impact on reduc­ EARN EXTRA INCOME selling children's Absolutely no investment required! ing it. The visionary, Millard Fuller, Bible videos. Call Michael Babcock ACT NOW FORTHI CHANCE TO WIN * nity coordinator of Habitat For Hu­ These students, along with several is cost-free through volunteers. The evenings at 528-3706. CARIBBEAN CIUIK AND FABULOUS Willi! manity, hundreds of organizations had a dream which is changing the hundred more volunteers, participated homes, once built, are bought by CALL 1-800-950-8472, ext. 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H.1.rj.„J.i:.M,effj Buildings attract businesses 16,000 SQ. FT. By JIM WOOLACE "We think the shell building will market for two years, which ac­ SHELL BUILDING Advertising Sales Manager prove to be another milestone for cording to Cobb, is about the aver­ WIIX FIHISH TO SUIT Two area corporations have be­ Lynchburg's economic future. We age time in Virginia. gun construction on a 61,200 square- fully expect it to attract new busi­ "The LADC knows that Lynch­ ^SKk 385-5210 foot shell building on Old Graves nesses to this area as did the first burg already has much to offer an fcl.HCKM. COWTWCrORS Mill Road designed to attract new shell," Robert Davenport, LIDA industry. However, this will serve businesses to the Lynchburg area. chairman, said. as an additional, highly effective This is the second building of its The success of the first building marketing tool when making initial kind on which the Lynchburg Area brought about the decision to build contact with prospective clients," Development Corporation (LADC) another. The LIDA donated S100.000 Rodger Fauber, LADC chairman, and the Lynchburg Industrial De­ cash, which will be repaid when the said. Marketing will begin later in velopment Authority (LIDA) have building is sold; and the LADC added construction when photographs are collaborated. The first is now owned S400.000 for the construction. available to print the brochures and and occupied by the Diebold, Inc., The 17-acrc site on Old Graves advertisements. However, an out- and it is credited with bringing two Mill Road was chosen after a review of-state company is interested in other companics to Lynchburg: Star- of sites surveyed for the first build­ the building and is scheduled to Mark and Adjustable Steel. ing. Currently, the excavation proc­ visit the site in October. The shell building was constructed ess has been completed; and the con­ After the building is purchased, with only the four exterior walls and crete is being poured. the profits from the project will be a roof. The interior is left empty so "As of now, everything is on sched­ used to reimburse the LIDA and the purchasing company can design ule; and it should be completed by LADC; and the remainder of the pholo by Jell Smith and build it to meet its needs. The January," V. Lee Cobb, director of profits will be put into a fund to The Lynchburg Industrial Development Authority and the Lynchburg Development second building will be built in the economic development, said. construct more shell buildings in Corporation are boosting the local economy through shell building projects. same manner. The first shell building was on the the future. Committee meets minorities' needs City utilizes James River By DANIELLE PETERS the committee will concentrate on ad­ "Minority students need to recog­ By CHRIS H0LDEN city to shut down the reservoir for CHAMPION REPORTER cerns. dressing critical issues and develop­ One proposed program would in­ nize their culture and to achieve their Champion Reporter three days. A Minority Development Com­ ing recommendations for university tegrate a study on various cultural full potential. We want to encourage University students and residents However, the recent lack of mittee has recently been imple­ groups. Cultures represented will backgrounds into the required fresh­ support of one another and acknowl­ of Lynchburg will be drinking water rainfall will hinder the city from mented on campus, which will seek include Asian, Latin and African man Contemporary Issues class. edge minority successes," Sweeney from die James River this week as a returning to full use of the reser­ to further cultural awareness by American, as well as concerns of inter­ Another would sponsor a Cultural emphasized. lack of rainfall and routine cleaning voir for months. After Sept. 25, providing an opportunity for mi­ national, deaf and disabled students. Awareness Week during which an According to the university's 1990 of Pedlar Reservoir pipes have and until the city can correct the norities' concerns to be heard. SGA is actively working on one open forum or panel discussions President's Report, the total number forced die city utilities office to tap problem, 50 to 60 percent of the In conjunction with several stu­ such suggestion forwarded by the concerning cultural relations would of students enrolled in die resident into a different water, source. city's water will come out of the dent leaders, Vemon Brewer, vice development committee. It had been be conducted. program at Liberty is 5,198. Of this Utilities officials assure residents James River. president of student development, voiced that students were interested Another goal of the committee is to total 238 (5 percent) are international that use of the river water is not a That will mean more chemi­ started this group last year. in music artists from a wider variety get more minority staff members students, 213 are black (4 percent), unique occurrence. cals in the water that comes out of Their goal is to "summarize the of cultural and ethnic backgrounds. hired. Traeger noted, it is "the on­ 71 are Asian American (1 percent), "We routinely supplement the the household tap. needs of minority students and to Thus the concern was brought to the going commitment of Liberty Uni­ 54 are Hispanics (1 percent) and five Pedlar Reservoir water supply with "Some residents will notice a work to meet those needs," Beth attention of committee which in turn versity and specifically the Student are American Indians (less than 1 water from the James River when­ slight change of taste in the water Sweeney, executive vice president approached the SGA executive board. Life to lead the way." percent), while the white population ever demand exceeds 14 million just by way of the fact diat the ofSGA, said. Sweeney is one of ap­ "Much of it boils down to a lot of In turn positive role models will be at LU numbers 4,617 (89 percent). gallons daily, but this week we will reservoir is fed by spring water, proximately 10 minority-delevop- people that went to Christian (high) presented to the minority students "We realize that things won't hap­ be using 100 percent of the river and the river is a harder type water ment-committee members. schools, and they are not used to so through special chapel speakers who pen right away, but we hope that water as we clean the reservoir that requires more treatment," According to Dean of Students many diverse backgrounds," commit­ will be invited to future services. down the road die committee will pipes," Ralph Davis of the city utili­ Davis said. Bruce Traeger, who is overseeing tee member Keith Vinson explained. "The administration is vitally con­ have a positive effect on the student ties department said. He also said the treated river this committee, they will act as "the "You can't live in your own litUc cerned with the needs of the minori­ body," Vinson commented. The reservoir pipes carry water water is just as safe for drinking, 'think lank' which will approach world. There arc all types of people ties," Traeger emphasized. "Our "The minority development com­ from Amherst County to the treat­ cooking and bathing, adding that other organizations to institute the (that you will meet) after school." committee is considering any sug­ mittee is die vehicle of communica­ ment plant, and the cleaning process Richmond uses the James River necessary programs." As Traeger explained, "We want to gestions made by students who feel a tion so that any m inority student may that is done periodically forces die as its main source of all water. Under the direction of Traeger, provide a channel for minority con­ concern in a specific area." express his concerns or suggestions." Japanese embassy offers students free travel and a year of job opportunities First you Perhaps we can help as By DAWN K. LOONEY that firsthand. you look for ways to News Editor "Besides the cultural benefits, impact your world. Students looking for an opportu­ there's the monetary benefits. The nity to travel overseas without ex­ teachers earn 3.6 yen for the year of pense, to earn a tax-free salary and to teaching which is equal to 527,000 in graduate... (Use this handy chart experience new cultures may find American dollars tax-free, which what they are looking for in the means it would be equivalent to earn­ to see where you might fit Japanese Exchange and Teaching ing in the mid-30's in an American in missions.) Program (J.E.T.). salary," Allen said. then what? The program, in conjunction with Living expenses, which vary from the Japanese embassy in Washing­ one location to another, are left to the ton, D.C., offers college graduates a teacher. "Living expenses can vary, year of teaching and Japanese cross- depending on if you're in a fishing cultural experience following village or in Tokyo, which may be graduation.The purpose of the pro­ $700 per month," Allen said. "The gram is to expose the Japanese stu­ people involved with the program dents to American culture and con­ have told me that they have always versational English through Ameri­ had more than enough money for liv­ can teachers. ing expenses. In fact, one man told Stephen Allen, the public relations me that he was able to save $10,000 LOCATION officer for the Japanese consulate in dollars during his year of teaching. Albania • • • • • • • • • • • • • Atlanta, Ga., said the Japanese people According to Allen, a committee Austria have an understanding of written interviews applicants for the program ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft English. However, they lack under­ and tests the applicants for English Bulgaria ft ft • ft ft ft ft • ft ft ft ft ft standing in conversing with English skills, knowledge of Japanese culture Canada/Toronto ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft CO speakers. and outgoing, flexible personalities. Czechoslovakia ft • ft ft ft ft ft The program provides the teach­ "We are looking for young people <£ ers with airfare and transportation, who can relate to the students and France ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft and helps to locate housing. their needs and who are willing to Germany ft ft • ft 9> "This is a completely different learn more about the rest of the world," ft ft ft • ft ft ft ft ft • ft ft ft experience," Allen said. "The gradu­ Allen said. Greece ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ates get to compare the Japanese "The applicant must have at least a Hungary ft ft • • ft • • • • • • ft ft ft ft education system to America's, and college degree or be expecting to a lot of education majors like to sec graduate by July 1992 and preferably Italy ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft have some teaching experience Mongolia • • whether that be tutoring or at a day Philippines ft ft ft ft Campus Calendar camp. Also, international experience ft ft ft ft ft ft ft L-ACT is helpful, such as being a previous Poland ft • ft ft ft ft ft The Liberty Association of foreign student; but it isn't required. Portugal ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft Christian Teachers (L-ACT) will "Finally, any knowledge of Japan Romania 9> host two seminars this week. or Japanese culture would be an ft • • • • ft ft ft • • ft ft ft • ft The first, "Education Opportu­ advantage,"Allen noted. Spain ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft nities on the Missions Field," will According to Allen, applications USA/Chicago ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft be held Thursday in DH 114 at will be accepted until late December; 3:05 p.m. The second, "Make-It and the committee will inform die USSR ft ft ft ft ft ft ft and Take-It for Elementary Teach­ applicants of possible interviews in Vietnam • ers" is scheduled for 9:30 to 11:30 January and will conduct the inter­ _ a.m. Saturday in TE 138. The views in February. Interviews can be KEY: *=existing ministries •-possible ministries workshop costs S5 for members conducted at die embassy nearest die and $10 for non-members, which applicant. International Stop at our display and includes the membership fee. For more information on die J.E.T. Accounting Club Program, contact die Consulate Gen­ pick up your free copy of The Liberty Association of Ac­ eral of Japan, J.E.T. Program Office, Teams'Zi How to Know If You Should Go countants will have a special Suite 2000, 100 Colony Square, At­ P.O. Box 203 ^^^ speaker Thursday in DH 117 at 7 lanta, Ga. 30361 (404-892-2700) or p.m. contact the Embassy of Japan, J.E.T. Prospect Heights, IL 60070 SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES ALSO AVAILABLE The Champion staff apologizes Program Office, 2520 Massachusetts for the previous omission of some Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 club information. (202-939-6772).

; Tuesday, Sept. 24,1991 sports Page, 5, The Champion Flames burn WVT 39-11 By MIKE GATHMAN school record and made it the best Parrish caught his second touchdown LU football Sports Editor game of his career. "Those three pass, a 34-yard reception, raising the The Liberty Flames football team touchdowns do a lot for my confi­ score to 20-3. Justino completed the will finish defeated West Virginia Tech 39-11 dence. I was a bit down after the first two-point conversion to receiver Pat Saturday for its first win of the sea­ two games, but this really picks me Nelson. Both Nelson and Carswell year strong son, behind wide receiver L.G. up," Parrish said. had a few key receptions throughout Parrish's three touchdown catches. Justino passed for 305 yards and this drive. The Liberty Flames football team However, the game, which marked threw five touchdown passes. Wide The second half began much like is off to a 1-2 start, but there are the Flames' home opener, was played receiver Pat Nelson was Justino's the firsta s the Flames scored on their several good reason to believe that sloppily and included four fumbles, most frequent target, as he caught first possession. During this drive it will finish the season strong and three interceptions and 15 penalties eight passes for 115 yards and scored Justino fumbled the ball, but offset­ make the playoffs. for a total of 156 yards. one touchdown. ting penalties gave the Flames a One reason is that the Flames Although the game was not played The Flames scored first on their second chance. Liberty capitalized played two nationally-ranked teams as well as it should have been, the opening drive after running back when Parrish caught a 26-yard touch­ in the first two games. Furman Flames feel confident that they will Adrian Cherry returned the kickoff down pass that built the teams lead to University is currently ranked be ready to face tougher opponents. 53 yards to the WVT 33-yard line. 26-3. number three in the country. Boise Flames quarterback Robbie Justino Justino Finished the drive by complet­ The Flames then began to play State University is currently ranked said: "It's still early in the season and ing an 8-yard pass to Parrish for his sloppily and make mistakes. Tech number six in the nation. Our foot­ we don't have total team chemistry first touchdown. Flames place- scored a touchdown and converted ball team has played two top-notch working yet As the season progresses kicker Jason Harrell was off target on the two point attempt. The Tech drive teams. They are not easy schools to we will get better and we will be his first of three missed point-after consisted mostly of Liberty penal­ beat, especially when you have to ready to face tougher teams." attempts. ties; one was for roughing the kicker, face them on the road with 21,000 Flames head coach Sam Rutigli­ The Flames brought the score to and another was for pass interference Boise fans and 14,000 Furman fans ano said: 'There is no such thing as an 12-0 in the first quarter when wide and unsportsmanlike conduct WVT yelling and screaming against you. unimpressive win. There are no ugly receiver James McKnight caught a eventually scored on a 27-yard And both games were closer than wins. I only evaluate a game as 13-yard pass for a touchdown. The touchdown pass from Lucas to wide the scores reflected. In the first W-I-N in the books." drive was highlighted by a 33-yard receiver Robert McClintic, making game against Boise State Univer­ The Flames scored on three of their reception by Cherry. The Flames the score 26-11. sity the Flames played evenly in first four possessions taking a quick failed to complete a two-point con­ The Liberty offense once again three quarters, but blew the game 20-3 lead early in the second quarter. version when Justino was sacked. bounced back and scored on the next with a wild second quarter in which A sloppily-played third quarter al­ West Virginia Tech scored early in possession. Running back Scott Boise scored three times. The final lowed the Golden Bears to get within the second quarter when kicker Nils Thomas scored on a 20-yard run. score was 35-14. 15 points of the Flames. Almelid kicked a 24-yard fieldgoal . Setting up the score was Cherry's 37- In the Furman game, which The defense thwarted any further Tech quarterback Jerry Lucas com­ yard run. The score was now 32-11. ended at 31-7, a couple of clutch attempts by Tech to catch up in the pleted a 17-yard pass to receiver Rod The final score of the game came catches and mistakes cost the game. "We really applied pressure Cruz to keep this drive alive. This when Nelson caught a 34-yard touch­ Flames the game. In the second on defense. We are pleased with how made the score 12-3. down pass from Justino. Harrell's half when the game was out of the defense played this game," Ru­ On the Flames' next drive, they point-after attempt was good after photo by Jeffrey A. Cot* reach, the team did not play as well. tigliano said. quickly responded to Tech's score missing the first three. This sealed Liberty quarterback Robbie Justino led the Flames to their If we had to play either team Parrish's three touchdowns tied a with a scoring drive of their own. the game, with a final score of 39-11. first win of the season, a 39-11 victory over WVT. again, I would be willing to bet we could play a much closer game and possibly win. As Flames quarter­ back Robbie Justino said, "By play­ Coach Bell reaches 100th career win ing these teams we will know what By BRIAN SPERLING as he spent 13 years as a player/coach the answers I needed by opening many Bell shortly thereafter received a Bell said. 'To have an impact on to expect when we face them again, Champion Reporter for Brighton. doors for me." telephone call from Ed Dobson, ask­ others, we needed saved players and which will hopefully be in the play­ Bell later joined Birmingham City Bell heard about Athletes in Action ing him to visit the campus. "I came God has provided them." offs." This is a good point The Coach William Bell reached a per­ of the English First Division. After in California about this time. It was and visited Liberty open-mindedly," Bell feels that the team's total fo­ Flames may have gained the big­ sonal milestone last week when his Liberty University men's soccer spending a seven-year tenure there, part of the Campus Crusade program Bell recalled. "I had never been here cus, win or lose, is on the Lord. "Of gest advantage of anyone. If the team defeated Virginia Military In­ he moved on to Lincoln City. It was founded by Bill Bright. "I prayed before. I prayed and asked God to course, we like to win, and are disap­ Flames make the playoffs there is a stitute for his 100th coaching career at this time that he accepted Christ hard with my wife about it and I felt show me where I should go." pointed when we lose. We don't very good chance they could face victory. into his life as his personal Savior. the Lord leading me there to serve The night before Bell and his wife practice to lose, but the Lord some­ Boise or Furman or both again. I "As a coach and manager, the Lord Him," Bell said. He prepared by were planning to leave Liberty, the times uses it to share His gospel. would rather see them going into Despite reaching this high plateau, changed my life when I got saved," becoming involved in a Campus Lord showed Bell thatHe wanted him When we lose here, we are happy in the playoffs against a team they Bell is not one to relish his own achievements. "One hundred wins is Bell explained. "He was putting a Crusade program in England. to stay. Bell explained: "It happened that we have a great chance to share faced during the regular season than no good unless Christ has been glori­ burden on my heart to be a mission­ The Lord opened many doors for to be Missions Emphasis Week, and the Lord with theopposition," he said. facing a new opponent fied," Bell said. "People tend to go ary. I was a bit reluctant at first as a Bell to reach others for Him upon his we went to the service that was held. The thing that means the most to Another reason to believe that by the statistics, but the Lord isn't professional player in England, but arrival in the United States. "I After the message, there was an invi­ Bell is the character of his players. "It we will make the playoffs is the fact looking at it that way. God has to get He worked in my heart and gave me worked with the top players in Amer­ tation for those who would be com­ takes a great amount of desire that that the rest of the season we do not the glory. It is really a miracle how he ica sharing the Lord to little kids," mitted to serve Christ in the mission God puts in your heart to compete play any teams that are currently has provided for me." Bell explained. "God really worked field. About 80 students had walked with your all for 90 minutes. To pick ranked in the top 20 nationally. Bell has had years of experience in my heart at this time by showing forward. I knew right then that Lib­ yourself up as a player after the final This is not to say we don't play both as a player and a coach. He has me how missionaries work. We would erty University was the place that the whistle, especially if you lose, and to some tough schools. We still have been involved in 340 games as a play California colleges and semi- Lord wanted me to be." go and share with the opposing play­ a game against intrastate rival James player, including 22 years as a pro­ pro teams and shared the gospel on He began his coaching career at ers takes an incredible amount of Madison University. We still also fessional in England. the field right after the game. It was Liberty in January of 1980. At the desire to serve the Lord," he said. have three games coming up Before his soccer career, he was an really wonderful." time, the men's soccer team was When asked about his future goals, against teams that we lost to last engineer in Glasgow, Scotland. He While the Lord was using Bell to competing at the NCCAA level. Bell shared an excitement for what season, namely the University of then joined the Scottish amateur accomplish great things for Him on During Bell's 11 years, he has taken God will do for him next. "When I Central Florida, Youngstown State team in Queen's Park as an amateur the West Coast, He was planning to the Flames from NAIA to Division 1 - look to tomorrow and what has been University and Delaware State international player. move the coach elsewhere. AA to Division 1-A in 1988. Since accomplished here already, I can't College. Both Central Florida and Six months later, he launched his "A good friend of mine named joining the Division 1 ranks, Bell's fathom what He has done for us. Up Youngstown State made the play­ pro playing career by joining the Henry Hudson happened to be sitting teams have posted an impressive 30- the road, I couldn't possibly guess offs last season. English Legion 80 League. He spent next to Dr. Guillermin at a dinner in 14-9 mark. what He has in store next. I take each We are capable of winning all the nine years playing for Lees, followed the fall of 1979. Dr. Guillermin got to Bell is thankful that the Lord had day as if Christ is returning tomor­ rest of our games. Flames head by two years playing for Leicester talking about how Liberty University assured him of where He wanted him row; I'm keeping focused on doing as coach Sam Rutigliano likens the City. Bell took coaching courses was looking for a new men's soccer to be, and he is glad to have a great much as I can to glorify Him in the season to a journey and points out during his playing days in hopes of Bill Bell coach, and Hudson mentioned my team to represent God on the field. amount of time that there is until that that the team must take this season becoming a coach. He got his chance Men's soccer coach name," Bell said. "We play to represent the Lord," happens." one game at a time. He says this is a team of character and that losing the first two games will not be a Women's volleyball spikes Radford letdown for the rest of the season. Cross country team They proved that by bouncing back By PAMELA WALCK this past weekend and easily de­ Champion Reporter feating WVT 39-11. places first at ODU The Lady Flames volleyball team found success at Another reason to believe we will home Tuesday but then lost three times (15-4,15-10,15- From staff reports Urlene Dick and Jenn Reeder ran make the playoffs is that we have 0) to the University of Virginia in the Jefferson Cup lifetime bests while placing third traditionally begun our seasons The Liberty men's and women's Tournament at UVA during the weekend to bring its and fourth respectively. Patti Bot- against easier opponents and fin­ cross country teams both captured season record to 3-12. first place at the Winthrop Invita­ tiglieri and Christie Rininger also ished the season against tougher On Tuesday the Flames had recorded their first win by tional in Rock Hill, S.C., Saturday ran in near lifetime-best times. teams. Although technically it beating Radford University in the LU gym after playing although the men struggled a bit For the men Neil Sawyer recorded should not matter what order you 14 consecutive matches on the road. because of illnesses last week. a lifetime best, finishing as the play the teams on your schedule, in The Lady Flames jumped ahead in the first set and won "We were very pleased to win Flames' seventh man. the NCAA it does seem to make a a decisive 15-3 victory over Radford University, only to both races considering that we had a The women swept four of the top difference. The selection commit­ fall apart during the second set and lose by two points. lot of illness this week, and the five places in the race: Bottiglieri tee for the playoffs looks at what "We are very proud to open this way. We set the tone healthy athletes still did high mile­ came in second with 19:07; Dick, your team has done most recently. of the match and played good ball with a strong, balanced age," head coach BrantTolsma said. third with 19:36; Reeder, fourth with If your team loses games toward game," Lady Flames head coach Beth Dalton stated. "Most of the Big South schools were 19:40; and Lisa Smith, fifth with the end of the season, like we have Radford University set the pace during the second set there, so now I expect that we are 19:56. done the past few years, then the with strong volleys and swift spikes that left the Lady strong favorites to take the confer­ The rest finished as follows: Rin­ team more than likely will not make Flames trailing 9-3 after the first few minutes of play. inger, ninth place, 20:23; Esther the playoffs. If you end the season ence meet" More than 750 runners Responding to the pressure, the Lady Flames rallied and Mills, 22nd, 21:14; Kim Wolhert, on a winning note, which is com­ entered the event The other top narrowed the six-point margin to a three-point lead ?6th, 21:23; Laurie Coe, tied for pletely within our reach, then the schools among the men were Char­ (12-9) over the Highlanders, only to lose the set 15-13. leston Southern University at sec­ 29th, 21:35; Ruth Borland, tied for committee will look at your team "You never enter a set expecting to lose. You press hard ond, Virginia Military Instiute at 57th, 23:56; Betsy Moore, tied for photo by SH Wright and say, "Hey here's a team that is to win," LU junior Kim Lawson said. "We individually 64th, 24:45. hot; we want them in the playoffs." third, Radford University at fourth fell apart both physically and mentally." Liberty's Nicole Nice leaps to block a ball and Georgia Southern at fifth. The LU men finished as follows: An example of this was seen last The Lady Flames set the pace for the remainder of the during the Flames victory over Radford. Among the women's teams the Damien Bates, fifth place, 26:30; season, as Georgia Southern lost its match by beaung Radford University 15-10 in the third The games we won, we were working together as a team." top teams were Coastal Carolina at Dave McComly,seventh,26:33; Bill first two games of the season and set, falling short of victory by six (15-9) in the fourth set Dalton believes that "the positive influence the girls second, University of North Caro- Kahn, 11th, 26:48; Brett Honeycutl, went on to become the Division 1- and then winning the final set and the match with a strong receive in practice" has allowed the team to overcome lina-Asheville at third, Charleston 14th, 27:10; Brent Squires, 20th, AA national champion. 15-4 victory over Radford. feelings of inexperience and play competitively against Southern University at fourth and 27:39; Mark Szkolnik, 23rd, 27:44; The point of all this is not to give "In volleyball you gain a lot of momentum when you Division 1 teams. "We are finallygellin g over the fact College of Charleston at fifth. The Neil Sawyer, 36th, 28:19; Jason up on our team. So they started the win a volley. The longer the volley, the more important that we lost four starters from last year," Dalton said. Big South showed its dominance Krull, tied for 42nd, 28:45; Kirk season slow, but there is no reason it is that you win it," junior Laura Miller commented. among the women since the lop four Holloway, tied for 59th, 29:19; and "This was our first home match. It's hard to believe that why the Flames won't make the "I felt that they llhe Lady Flames] did real well," court teams belonged to the conference. MikeBuckalew,uedfor80th,31:09. we spent 14 games on the road," Dalton said. 'Things are playoffs this year. captain Nicole Nice commented. 'The idea was to win. finally feeling more comfortable and Ihe fans are great." wmm

The Champion, Page 6 Men's soccer starts LU professors bike year off slow at 1-4-1 to benefit charity By BRIAN SPERLING 51:37 to make the score 4-0. By MIKE GATHMAN The purpose of the race was to Champion Reporter Kwiatkowski, in turn, scored a goal Sports Editor raise money for charity. All registra­ The Liberty University men's soc­ less than five minutes later at 56:01 Two Liberty University professors tion fees for the race went to benefit cer team dropped a 6-2 decision to when he blasted a shot with the participated in Lynchburg's Kaleido­ the American Lung Association. UNC-Asheville Saturday as Scott assists going to Mosier and Derik scope Festival bike race benefitting Most of the riders finished the race, Mosier led the Bulldogs with three Dubard for a 5-0 Liberty deficit. the Central Virginia Region of the and there were no serious injuries. goals and one assist Before the game, Flames coach American Lung Association Sept 15. One rider hit a car, but was not hurt. The game marked the first time the William Bell was cautiously prepar­ Nearly 150 bike riders from all over The hot and humid made most rid­ Flames have played a Big South team ing forthe Bulldogs. "UNC-Asheville the state had a choice of riding a 25-, ers take things more slowly than they this season. The loss dropped the plays a hard, physical game," he 50- or 75-mile course in the event had expected. When the bikers on the team's record to 1-4-1 and 0-1 in explained. 'They have an unortho­ known as "The Storming of Thunder 75-mile race started to get into the conference play. The Bulldogs won dox style of play whereby their de- Ridge." The course went through the mountains they hit some wild weather. their first game of the season after fenseman will kick long balls back to Blue Ridge Mountains and the riders One stretch that Young pedaled on being shut out their first five contests. the front three." traveled on the Blue Ridge Parkway. was almost 13 miles uphill, and the Mosier put UNCA on the board LU was unable to score until late in Doug Young, assistant professor of temperature dropped and the fog in­ very quickly when he scored on a the game when they struck twice in a business, completed the 75-mile creased with the escalating altitude. penalty kick at the 51 -second mark. one-minute span. Brent Ward scored course and Dr. Larry Anderson, assis­ However, when he reached the top of He proceeded to strike again four his second goal of the year at 76:51, tant professor of psychology, com­ the mountain, the fog was gone and it minutes later when he scored on a and Brian Stephens tallied his second pleted the 50-mile race. Anderson was sunny and very humid. pass from John Hepler on a breaka­ goal of the year as well to make it 5- had planned to finish the 75-miler, but Both Young and Anderson jog and way to make it 2-0 at 4:18. Mosier 2 at 77:52. UNCA answered again at decided against it because he did not ride their bikes regularly to stay in completed his hat trick as he tallied 78:31 when Scott Rodriguez scored feel well the day of the race. shape. again at 19:56, when he took a pass from Andrew DiLizio and Jonathan photo by Andy Pederaon from Scott Eisenbraun and fired a Alexander to provide the final deci­ The Flames' Freeman Turkson fights for the ball during shot into the net for a 3-0 lead at the sion. The Bulldogs also outshot the LU's first win Wednesday against VMI by a score of 2-1. Sports Notebook- intermission. Flames for the game, 15-5. The Bulldogs came out strong in On Wednesday afternoon the 1:07 remaining in regulation to break today to battle Navy at 4 p.m. The Horton discusses record Reserved seats are available the second half and added to their Flames won their first contest of the the tie and give Bell his 100th career- Flames will be on the road Saturday The Players Club will be now at the Vines Center ticket lead. Eisenbraun scored a goal on a year as they defeated VMI by the coaching victory. against the University of Charleston sponsoring a discussion by Dr. office at 582-4452. Ticket pass from Chris K wiatkowski at score of 2-1. Mark Senitz scored with Liberty travels to Annapolis, Md. at 2 p.m. Horton concerning his record- prices start at $8.50 and go up breaking run of the Appalachian to $22.50. Hunton recovers Trail on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 7 Football records p.m. in DH 114. Everyone is Flames wide receiver L.G. well after surgery welcome, and refreshments will Parrish tied a school record last Super Sttf WitliB be served. week against West Virginia By JASON TYREE Champion Reporter NBA tickets still available Tech with three touchdown LU baseball coach Johnny Hunton There are still a limited catches in one game. The only is progressing well after his recent number of tickets left for the other receiver in Liberty quadruple-bypass heart surgery. NBA preseason game between University history to According to a physician's report the Atlanta Hawks and the accomplish this feat was Scott from Virginia Baptist Hospital, Houston Rockets on Saturday Queen versus Southwest Texas Editor Feature Editor Sports Editor Female Guest Male Guest Chancellor Hunton's surgery was a success. Oct. 19, at 7:30 p.m. State last season. Jeffrey A. Cota Doug Dempsey Mike Gathman Val McGrath Bill Sidebottom Jerry Falwell Before allowing the coach to return Giants home last weekend, the doctors pre­ Sports Schedule Cowboys Cowboys Giants Giants Cowboys Giants scribed a diet, and a regular exercise Cowboys Sept. 27-28. Friday's game program, which should begin within Football: Off this week before Bears playing at Morehead State on against Robert Morris starts at Bears Bills Bills Bills Bills Bears a month's time. Also, the physicians Bills have allowed Hunton's wife to drive Oct. 5 starting at 1:30 p.m. 6 p.m. Saturday's game against 49ers him to and from practices so he can Men's soccer: On the road Indiana State University starts Raiders Raiders Raiders Raiders Raiders 49ers 49ers stay involved with the baseball team. Tuesday, Sept. 24 at U.S. Naval at 12 p.m. Saints Academy starting at 4 p.m. On Tennis team: Plays Tuesday, Saints Saints Saints Saints Saints Saints Chuck Burch, Liberty's athletic Falcons director, said there should be no the road Saturday, Sept. 28 at Sept. 24 at LC, starting at 3:30 Broncos problem at all with Hunton returning the University of Charleston p.m. On Thursday, the team Vikings Broncos Vikings Vikings Vikings Vikihngj s Vikings as coach of the Flames baseball team, starting at 2 p.m. will play at North Carolina Florida St. as soon as he is well enough to return. Ida! Michigan Michigan Michigan FSU Michigan FSU Women's Soccer: On the road Greensboro starting at 3:30 p.m. Michigan Burch also added a sincere thanks to Tuesday, Sept. 24 at Southern Golf: Begins season on Sunday, Auburn all the students and faculty members Seminary starting at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 29 through Tuesday Oct. 1 Tennessee who prayed for Hunton throughout Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee Auburn Tennessee Tennessee at the Virginia State this time of need. Women's Volleyball: On the Georgia Tech road Friday through Saturday, Championships. Clemson Clemson Clemson Clemson Clemson Clemson Tech N. Carolina N. Carolina St N.C. State N.C.State N.C. N.C. State N.C. N.C. Liberty Off Week OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF Last week 8-2 8-2 8-2 6-4 10-0 6-4 Overall 17-13 20-10 19-11 15-15 20-10 16-14

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