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02-11-97 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 14, Issue 18)

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Liberty University, Lynchburg, Va Tuesday, February 11, 1997 Vol. 14, No. Forbes critiques society The publishing magnate then moved After the message, Forbes said he By TIMOTHY J. GIBBONS Into a discussion of his flat tax propos­ particularly believes that Liberty stu­ Editor in Chief al, the Idea which was the focus of his dents could be the ones to restore the In a speech designed to persuade 1996 political campaign. American nation. "They can make it happen," he Liberty students that "they can make It families are now paying more In taxes said. "Especially with the tools coming happen," former GOP presidential than for food, clothing and shelter out of this new era, you have the tools hopeful Steve Forbes described the combined, he said. at your fingertips." conflicts he feels America Is facing and Taxes are not Just a means of col­ Forbes came to Liberty at the invita­ offered a variety of economic and cul­ lecting revenue," Forbes said. "Taxes tion of Chancellor Jerry Falwell after tural solutions. are also a price, a burden." the publisher had taken part in sever­ "I tried to cover both the economic For most of his speech, however, al prayer breakfasts Falwell had orga­ and social Issues," Forbes said In an Forbes seemed more concerned with nized for pastors. The chancellor said Interview after his message In social issues than with the economic he felt that LU students needed to hear Monday's Convocation. "I believe they issues he is usually associated with. the economic principles that Forbes are opposite sides of the same coin; Denouncing abortion, legalization of champions. they are one and the same. This Is an drugs, assisted suicide and the mod­ "I think Mr. Forbes is, without a opportunity to show how they are tied ern educational system, Forbes paint­ doubt, one of the pillars of American MATT CUDA/LIKRTY CHAMPION together." ed a picture of a nation with citizens society," he added. "I do not think LOOKING AT THE ISSUES — Steve Foibes discusses the future of the Forbes, who was greeted by a stand­ who are concerned and Involved. there was one word I could not say a nation, sharing his thoughts on a variety of social and economic issues. ing ovation, started his message by "We've always been a nation of ... rousing 'Amen' to." heralding the position America holds In people as individuals, families, com­ Falwell said Forbes' mixture of eco­ said. "He said the same thing: Simple whether another run for the presidency the global economy. "If America gets It munities, working together," he said. nomic and social issues was not a mes­ economic forms of correction are not will feature In his future. "I can't rule right In years to come, the rest of the "That's the greatness of America. We're sage tailored simply to the Liberty enough." anything in or out at this stage," he said. world has the chance to get It right," he starting to see that again. All we have crowd. "IVe heard Steve speak to many After the message, Forbes discussed "1 have to make my mind up In a couple said. to do now is make it happen." different audiences," the chancellor his political future, but declined to say of years. We'll see what happens." Snow bunnies Guillermin addresses Student Senate BY TIMOTHY J. GIBBONS The meeting was turned over Editor in Chief to the president after various committee heads gave their Addressing a half-full student reports. Guillermin opened with Senate chamber, LU President A a discussion of the university's Pierre Guillermin strlved to put financial state and its impact on to rest rumors regarding reaccreditatlon. "We are hoping Liberty's probation status, that, by June, we will be able to assaults on campus and the reduce that amount (of debt) to administration's attitude $20 million," he said. towards SGA. A year ago, the Southern "Dr. Guillermin Is an extreme Association of Colleges and inspiration to me," SGA Schools, Liberty's accrediting Executive Vice President Ted body, gave the school 106 rec­ Elklns said following Thursday's ommendations that it had to hour-and-a-half-long session. deal with before approving reac­ "Few people are able to be that creditatlon. That number has encouraging." now been reduced to 67, the The questions the senators majority of which are routine fol­ posed to Guillermin ranged from low-ups, the president said. plans for campus expansion and Although the school is work­ technology, the possibility of fra­ ing on fixing the matter, it is ternities and sororities at LU possible that SACS could con­ and the future of open admis­ tinue the probation status. sions. Senators also brought up Too much life energy and too the design on the Vines Center much financial investment have floor and the growth of the alum­ gone Into this campus for us to let ni association. that happen," the president said.

i DAVt DlRSHIMER/LiBCRTr CHAMPION FUN IN THE SUN — LU students show that they know how to have fun in below freezing weather. Back left to right: Chris Decker, Brian Hofert, Steve Kyle and Eric Johnson. Front left to right: Paco Leonetti, Dave Dershimer. SGAs discuss Strack, Billingsley draw crowds city-wicle gathering ' ^*J m i- _i _i_ bash which mayv or mayv not be By JASON INGRAM Though no exact numbers were available, 5 area schools open to the public. Champion Reporter Campus Pastor Duane Carson called atten­ If the leaders go with that dance for the four-day event "excellent work together idea, the basic structure calls The collective efforts of evangelist Dr. Jay According to Carson, "Each service had at for students from Lynchburg's Strack and vocalist Charles Billingsley drew least half of the student body in attendance, to plan bash colleges to work together In large crowds to the Vines Center for with Wednesday night having about two- small groups. Participating in Spiritual Emphasis Week Sunday, Feb. 2, By MATT SWINEHART thirds (of the student body)." News Editor the clean-up effort would quali­ through Wednesday, Feb. 5. Carson also noted that the students who fy students to attend a large This year's SEW marked Strack's 10th came out for the services were not just fill­ Lynchburg's collegiate stu­ Intercollegiate bash free of visit to the campus of LU. The Florida min­ ing seats. He gave the student body high dents may soon have the oppor­ charge. ister spoke at campus church Sunday marks for its attentive response to Strack's tunity to intermingle a little To coordinate the event, SGA night, again In convocation on Monday and messages. more. The Student Government groups from Lynchburg's col­ Wednesday and In special evening services "Notes were being taken," said Carson. Associations of LU, Lynchburg leges will break up into five Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. "Students would hang around after the ser­ College, Sweet Briar College, teams before their next meeting Billingsley left the group Newsong in June vices to talk to Jay about the messages. It Randolph Macon Women's in mid-March. Each group will of 1996. He participated in 100 concerts, 21 was a learning atmosphere; not just a College and Central Virginia have five members — one from conferences and nine crusades, not to men­ revival atmosphere, but a learning atmos­ Community College are plan­ each school. Each of the five tion singing at all of Strack's crusades. In phere." ning. teams will be In charge of a dif­ addition to his heavy touring schedule, "I have sensed a more open spirit here," "We're not really sure what's ferent aspect of the event plan­ Billingsley recently completed his first solo said Strack. "There is more freedom in going to happen," said Lynch­ ning. album, Change. On campus, "Sir Charles" chapel and a lot greater commitment on the burg College SGA President One team will be in charge of sang for Dr. Danny Lovett's classes and part of the students. A lot of them are hun­ Chris Boyd of the possibility of coordinating possible service attended a meeting of the Christian Music gry for God to really use them." an intercollegiate get together. projects and clean-up efforts. Industry Club. Carson said that the lineup for next Right now, the SGAs are in a Organizing food and conces­ "I Just really want to be an encouragement semester's SEW is already set. Charles ground-laying process for the Tiu WOOUORD/LJUILHTY UNtvtKsrrv sions booths for the party will to the believers here," said Billingsley. "I Billingsley will return as the musical guest, event, scheduled for fall. The be the objective for another want to be the guy who can rock so that the and the guest speaker will be Dr. Johnny BELTIN* IT OUT — Charles Billingsley uti­ most popular suggestion seems group. Organizers hope this will lost guy at the top of the bleachers thinks, Hunt of First Baptist Church, Woodstock, lized his talented singing voice to the to be the idea of a combination 'Man, maybe I'll come back for this.'" Ga. glory of the Lord last week during SEW. city clean-up and intercollegiate See SGA, Page 4

Romance in the By the numbers... office ML At what age do you expect to be married by? Inside: Age 19 22 23 26 27 2'J 30 35 Scoreboard Here & There P8 Pg 13 D Thur. Sat. How to be a girl Partly sunny Mostly cloudy, Partly sunny, Partly sunny, Mostly cloudy, Tim says Valentine's jr watcher Off, 14 and warmer. good chance chance for chance for chance for day isn't so bad pg. *J Convocation: 26St High 45, for mixed showers early. showers, showers, Wednesday, Dr. Harry Walls precipitation. High 48, High 50, High 51, Tom fears nuclear Low 24. Friday, Dr. Falwell High 36, Low 26. Low 29. Low 36. warheads 5 pg 5 Monday, Bruce Cook Survey ol 52. [J '^ '"ale. [J 48% lemali- Low 28. Page 2, Liberty Champion MISO displays talent Ingrtd Rosary, received the first place By JASON ROSE award for her rendition of "Come Just As Champion Reporter You Are." Rosary, a singer for Light, said Despite competition wtth a hockey game, she'd never won a trophy for singing and Friday Night Witnessing and the East to West was Just happy to be able to perform in Inclement weather: In case Judging can be obtained by con­ concert, more than 50 people showed up to see support of Black History Month. of Inclement weather, the fol­ tacting Elaine Doyle, at (212) the nine acts of the Minority and International The Master of Ceremonies, Fred Brown lowing stations will announce 512-3853. Student Office Talent Show, Friday, Feb. 7. from radio station WYNN of Florence, S.C., any delays or closing for The performances at the Talent Show started the evening off with prayer and gave Liberty University: For radio: Lecture Series: The Virginia ranged from hip-hop and praise dance to a short history of Black History Month, the WRVL 88.3, WWMC C91, House and Virginia Common­ poetry, singing, a percussion group and a reason for the Talent Show. WVTF 89 public radio and wealth Universlty'9 Depart­ band. First, second and third place tro­ The first act was A. C. Reeves who did a SPIRIT FM 103.7. ment of Art History present a phies were awarded on the basis of appear­ hip-hop dance to "All For The Sake Of The For television: WSLS TV. lecture series exploring ance, projection, stage performance, quali­ Call." Reeves, a freshman from Liberia, WSET TV. WDBJ TV. Virginia mansions. The series ty of sound and overall performance. learned to dance by watching the Carmen will include the stories of sev­ The third place trophy went to a band called dancers and DC Talk. Black History Month: There eral mansions as told by four Killed By Confetti. The group featured Josh Other acts Included the RC Praise Team will be a gospel music workshop scholars on Monday Feb. 24 at Sanchez on drums, lead singer Shawn which performed a praise dance, Samuel in FA 101 on Friday, Feb. 14 Virginia House. Mendenhall and guitarists Mike Mlxon and Anthony singing "I Believe I Can Fly," from 6 to 9 p.m., a March for Dwaln Aagaard. Killed by Confetti performed Rachel Martin reading of, and the recently Unity & Rally starting from Wlntergreen Snow Skiing: the song "Loner" and will also be appearing at formed Latin Percussion group Clave Clave, Awinrw Kiu-v/Lmunv CHAMPION David's Place cm Saturday, Feb Dates for skiing trips at Coffee House. Second place went to Brian which said It performed to praise God and JUST AS YOU ARE — Ingrid Rosary, 15, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., an Wlntergreen have been set for Jackson for singing "Sovereign." have a good time. first prize winner, sings to the Lord. African-American Art Exhibit In Feb. 11, 18. 25 and March 4. DeMoss Hall on Monday, Feb. Lift tickets cost $15 as does 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.nu and ski rental. Vans will leave an African-American history lec­ David's Place at 3:30 p.m. on ture held in DH 114 on Tuesday, the indicated dates. Those Library receives scientific journal donation Feb. 11. from 7 to 9 p.m. interested must sign up at Uons. to be bound. This donation cuts exciting event for the Department of By JENNIFER PILLATH Science. "It Is helping our world," least one week prior to the Champion Reporter The donation was given by the out an extra process for the Call for entry; Celebrating a date requested with a $15 World Help organization. library. said Spohn, In reference to the decade of recognizing and hon­ non-refundable deposit. Students will now be able to Liberty received five or six pal­ The gift includes more than 30 dif­ donation. oring individuals who have take advantage of a large collec­ lets of books from the organiza­ ferent Utles ranging from Journal of The library will continue sorting implemented positive changes in Essay Contest: A $750 schol­ tion of scientific Journals and tion. Because the donaUon was Bartertdogy to Bant Disease. Dr. the periodicals for the rest of the the field of American education, arship will be awarded to the magazines which was given to the so large, the library will be kept Terry Spohn, Dean, Department of semester. The periodical room will the McGraw-Hill Companies an­ winner of the "Building New Liberty University library. busy cataloging and shelving the Arts and Sciences, called it a most be rearranged before next fall. nounced the launching of the Bridges: Guiding LU to a New Dr. David Barnett, the dean of new additions. "We may not get nationally acclaimed Harold W. Tomorrow" contest hosted by the library, called this "the best done until summer," said McGraw Jr. Prize In Education the Minority & International gift of journals we've ever Barnett. Dr. Bert Peterson, Optometrist awards program for 1997. Student Office. Essays should received." Most of the Journals came r Nomination forms, Including be 750 words. Deadline is Feb. The gift updates the periodical already bound, this was anoth­ 239-6000 procedures, requirements and 14. For info., call 2688, collection with Journals dating er benefit of this donation. i through the year 1996, many cov­ Some of the Journals already in With: Irving Edelsberg, O.D. ering 10 to 15 years of publica- the library at Liberty still need i Send postings a minimum of two weeks prior to event to Matt Swinehart c/o and Optical World Optometrists Liberty Champion. 1 i I (Next to J.C. Penney in River Ridge Mall) I i $89 for most clear, soft or disposable MINDBOGGLE I Contact Lenses and Exam I i Present this coupon at exam "Discount Auto {Service PLAY any game I i All Types Of Meckanical Repairs I of your choice I i FREE I :;aiiiiii,» I L GLE with this coupon. 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Newsboys Tickets Available in L.U. BOOKSTORE Tuesday, February 11, 1997 Liberty Champion, Page 3 Civil War buffs Liberty debate team prepares for nationals to the quarterfinals. Two receive credit By RANDY KING Liberty teams advanced to the Champion Reporter will be on display. semifinals In the novice brack­ By JENNIFER PILLATH The Liberty debate team's tri­ et. The first team consisted of Champion Reporter Among the guest speakers will be the Rev. Alan Farley, a Baptist umph at the Naval Academy Damon Hull and Tim Munyon, History enthusiasts will have the pastor in Appomattox, who Is Tournament in Annapolis, Md., the second of Michael Tilley chance to earn one credit hour speaking on "God and the Soldier." Jan. 31 to Feb. 2 gives the team and Jessica Dacharux. while learning about the battles, Farley works with Reenactors renewed hope for being again The new rankings for the lifestyles and other aspects of the Mission for Jesus Christ, an orga­ ranked number one in the National Debate Tournament Civil War era by attending a semi­ nization which spreads the gospel nation and assures its entrance were not tallied by press time. nar on March 7, 8 and 10, hosted at Civil War reenactments. in the "Superbowl of debate" — However, Assistant Debate by Liberty's Department of History. Lynchburg's role in the Civil the National Debate Tourn­ Coach Chris Lundberg was con­ This seminar, the flrst-of-lts- War and the interest of local Civil ament. fident that Liberty's excellent klnd at Liberty, came from the War groups partially spurred the The LU teams won more indi­ showings in the Naval Academy collaborative thinking of several planning of this seminar. Accord­ vidual debates than any other Tournament will positively LU professors from the history ing to Rowlette, students rarely institutions at the competition. affect Its national rankings. and English departments. Kenny have the chance to attend Civil Many of the top schools in the Although the most recent rank­ Rowlette, an English professor War functions within the town, nation were represented at the ings put Liberty at number who reenacts the Civil War, therefore; a weekend seminar event, including Boston College, three, Lundberg is hopeful that spoke for the coordinators, call­ such as this will be more accessi­ Boston University, Cornell, Liberty will still reach the num­ ing the Civil War "a love we all ble to students. Duquesne, Duke, George ber one spot they held previ­ have." Planning for the event began Mason, George Washington, ously. Guest speakers at the seminar early in the fall semester. Some of JMU, Old Dominion, Sanford, Team performance over the will cover Civil War topics ranging the speakers were difficult to line University of Georgia, UNC, next few weeks will determine if from music to medicine. Most of up, and this caused some delay in UNLV, University of Pittsburgh, Liberty can rise any higher in the guest speakers for the semi­ the planning, said Dr. Cllne Hall, Wake Forest and Wayne State. the rankings. Although the team nar are published within their Department of History. The varsity team consisting of will have to compete in the fields of interest. Organizers hope that the semi­ Bill Lawrence and R.J. Snell Baylor University Tournament One of the highlights of the nar will become a regular event at went to the finals, where it lost to determine its seeding for the weekend will be an appearance by Liberty, perhaps occurring every to the University of Georgia and National Debate Tournament war reenactors. The 11th Virginia two years. took second place. The JV team which will be held at LU in late of Jerit Cosclorra and Jon March. The assistant coach Is Company will be performing in The seminar cost is $100 for ICTJAIGCAMELILTLIBMRT Y CHAMPION Swenson also advanced to the confident that Liberty will com­ costume for the seminar. Also fea­ those who wish to obtain the cred­ OAKRIDGE PLANTATION COMES ALIVE — Confederate tured is an evening performance it hour. Others who wish to attend finals in its bracket, and the JV pete. "We will definitely be in the by first-person impressionist the seminar without receiving cred­ troops line up for a reenactment. Students have the oppor­ team of Lacy Slegalkoff and National Debate Tournament," Linda Halllday, also some artifacts it must pay a $25 fee. tunity to earn credit at a weekend Civil War seminar. Mark Crawford fought its way Lundberg said.

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College agreed with Boyd and expressed concern about A third group will line up a said that finding a common whether SGA leaders will be suitable site and organize secu activity for all the students able to meet with each other. rlty and Insurance for the event. won't be too difficult. "There are "We're all leaders within our The fourth group will organize a lot of similar- MUHMUBMB HHHMHMBMMHi OWP. CallipUS," the event's entertainment. Itles we have "We're all leaders she said. It will be In charge of contacting that people "Were all real­ possible bands and entertain­ don't realize," within our own ly busy, yet we ers. she said. need to (coor­ The final small group will be Liberty's campus. dinate the responsible for promoting the SGA Executive We're all really busy. event) at the event, and finding sponsors. Vice President same time." "If we have the different student Ted Elklns felt — Taml Tice According to leaders on the different commit­ there could be LC PR Chairperson Ttce, the main tees, we hope the differences of problems find- «HHMMM——————^—-—H - objective Is to the student bodies will be lng an event that meets LU's coordinate the bash Itself. shown forth," said Boyd. "We standards. Clean-up efforts could take have different student bodies; "I think the biggest challenge place later In the fall semester, we have different Interests." will be coming up with an event she said. The Important thing Is Boyd said It's up to the differ­ In which (Liberty students) can to plan the event before May ent student leaders to represent promote and participate In and graduation. CLEARWATER WHAT ARE YOU the sentiments of their student still carry through with the poli­ Though no exact date has bodies. cies (In the Liberty Way)," the been set, the next collective SGA However, Boyd feels that the executive vice president said meeting Is expected to be In GONNA DO WITH students more alike than they about the event. mid- or late March. YOUR SPRING Retro '70s fashion arrives at LU BREAK?... By CREIG RAIKES Champion Reporter ...MAYBE A MIS­ Liberty students returned to their childhood Saturday, Feb. 8, partici­ pating In a 1970s fashion show and BEACH SIONS TRIP...OR lip syncing to their favorite songs from that era as the Minority and International Student Office held Its MAYBE JUST third annual '70s party In the multi­ purpose room at David's Place. Melany Pearl-Nelson, the coordi­ KICKIN' BACK ON nator for MIS aflalrs, estimated the turnout Saturday to be around 150 students. This number was TED Woouono/LmiRTV CHAMPION THE BEACH? down from 300 students who came to the event last year. "I expected a OLD SCHOOL STYLE — Students look sharp in costumes low turn-out due to the snow and from the retro '70s era at the '70s party in David's Place. other events that were going on UNO, and refreshments were made Students were charged $3 for around campus," she said. available to the students. admission to the party. The cost WHY NOT DO BOTH? MISO volunteers worked Sat­ The students at the party will subsidize the Minority urday to get the multi-purpose seem-ed to enjoy the retro Student Achievement Awards ALIVE ready for the party at 8 p.m. A run­ atmosphere and activities. "The banquet that will be held way was built for the fashion show, party takes me back to when I Saturday, Feb. 22 at the and disco lights were put up to give was younger," said Junior Robert Lynchburg Hilton. Tickets for the the room a seventies atmosphere. Gantea. 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' i n..—•••••—i ,The Liberty • 0KAY/5TAYCALM/ Ufe Why can't EVERY NATION) CArtV FIRE 2ACK UMTIL you feel ion IN Tr\£ WORLD TMOTIFV C0/VGR£SS--- JUST FIRCD the love? The Official Newspaper of Liberty University IT AMD, IF THE Established 1983 NURSATU5/ Once again the nation Is preparing to "... Where the Spirit of the Lord Is, there is Liberty" 2 Corinthians 3:17. TRrTSlDcrMT face the holiday of love and readying itself T to drown In a surfeit of pink. For various A6*E£S, ' reasons (which I'll get into later) I am holding myself above the usual cynicism uhat some say has Infected me during this We've been released! time of year in the past TO- Of course, I am not actually admitting to any such cynicism. Looking back over other Valentine's Day columns, I would Our O. J. trial is over term my attitude as being more that of a realist than of a cynic. Call it a ring around the collar of American society, Last year, for the O. J. Simpson ordeal has bored the nation silly. Even as It flooded TV example, I be­ time and newspaper pages with piles of pointless* insignificant facts and spec­ moaned the plight ulations, it somehow managed to infuriate minorities, tie up the court systems of the poor unfor­ and raise questions about police integrity. How appropriate that the entire tunates who are ordeal should end in a civil court, Just like everything else In America involv­ slgnlficant-other- ing money and treachery. Now let's take a break. less on the holiday The decision of the civil court last week to starve O.J.'s wallet out of anoth­ of love. Of course, er cool $8.5 million-plus is the final chapter of a story that seemed doomed to I didn't choose plague viewers and haunt Innocent ears and eyes for years to come. For what that topic because seems like decades, we've dissected and Judged every aspect of an ex-football 1 was In such a V TIMOTHY J. player's life for the simple reason that his story involves adultery, money, THE USA 5 LI^HTMING QO\

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Of all the somewhat fragmented memories It would not be Incorrect to say that there of childhood, the ones that remain most are many very moral people who are vivid are often the ferocious battles that are unsaved. They do as many good works as so often the scene among siblings. time allows. On the surface, most of them Later, these recollections are accompa­ would be considered by the world to be nied by a smile when viewed through the "good Christians." eyes of maturity. A fist fight over whose turn One's character is determined by who one it was to play Nintendo or who was going to is when no one else is around. For many open the first Christmas pre­ Christians, spirituality is like sent now seems ridiculous. "Christians have water from a faucet. They Even more ridiculous, turn it on while in the com­ however, is to see siblings done far more to pany of other Christians; from the family of God who hurt the cause they turn it off when with a are all too often engaged In group of unsaved friends. petty rivalries of their own. of Christ than any There is no verse in the Somehow, though, this kind multitude of the Word of God Which states of sibling rivalry doesn't unsaved could that "by their lack of fruits, evoke the same sentiment ye shall know that they are that the memory of a child­ ever do."• not saved." Yet this assump­ hood conflict might. tion is often made, based on human percep­ Arguments center around whether or not a tion. But the only perfect Judge is the Holy Christian man should wear an earring. Spirit. There Is disagreement over whether baptism What, then, is to be our application of should be by Immersion or by sprinkling. The the passages in Matthew's gospel which problem is that the Christian will sometimes tell of the tree being known by Its fruit? As slip piously into the shoes of the Holy Spirit a body of Christ, we are to radiate a love from false piety and petty disagreements. It and debate about the salvation of others. for one another that will show the world is time to turn to each other for support and This is dangerous ground to tread. we are unified for a common cause. That's love. It is time to turn our attention to the Matthew 7:1 warns, "Judge not, that ye be true fruit. unsaved who are in search of what we have. not Judged." Christians have done far more to hurt the "By this shall all men know that ye are my Courts can't be Someone will point to a verse in the Bible cause of Christ than any multitude of the disciples, if ye have love one to another." — that says "Wherefore, by their fruits ye shall unsaved could ever do. It is time to turn John 13:35 our conscience dependency on the legal system. Or on their testimony? By PAUL FIELDS Here's a loose allegory of our Champion Editorialist society; the judges are "gods" of varying rank and power. They making Liberty University look These statements Just do not counterculture ... are not Have you heard about the ultimately decide what is right By SUZIE FULKS more like a secular university. cut it. accepted." new Jack Kevorkian? He is a or wrong based on some myste­ Champion Editorialist How so? First, the inside does count. Ecclesiastes 9:8, "Let thy "physician" based in my home­ rious criteria known only to Just look around at some of But how can people get across garments be always white and town of West Palm Beach, Fla., themselves. The attorneys are Liberty University is a great the students. to others an idea of who they let thy head lack no ointment." and his name is Dr. Cecil the "priests"; those who make school where students can are when they come across as Too many are dressing like This is a Christian university Mclver. He Just won a court supplication to the gods to come and acquire a Christian someone else? they have been left homeless in Lynchburg where our case allowing him to end the grant their requests (I.e., rule education in a Christian Second, Jesus did not in New York City. What has lifestyle and appearance have life of his terminally ill patient, In their favor). atmosphere. But lately, it has happened to the standards we become a sinner to save the an effect on the whole commu­ Charles Hall. (Hall had con­ And who are the worship­ been hard to tell physically used to hold here? It clearly sinner. nity. tracted AIDS 13 years earlier pers? You and 1. We are the that Liberty is that great states in the Liberty Way on Yet every day, walking to Leviticus 18:1-5, 24-30 is a via blood transfusion). The case people who continue to tolerate school. pages 29 and 30 that "hair, classes are girls with combat very interesting passage. The Is currently under appeal, and a system that seems intent on clothing and styles related to a Many students today are boots, ratty T- HHHMB •••••iH Israelites were to will arrive in the Florida asserting Its power over the shirts that "Too many [students] be different from Supreme Court within 30 days. very issues that were once haven't been the Idolatrous What caught my attention in decided by a morally active washed and hair are dressing like nations and were this article was the statement society. Yet this society had no dyed partly pur­ they have been left to be set apart for made by the assistant state need for a judge to tell them the SURE, "foe ple or orange. God. Because attorney general to the press: difference between right and And guys are homeless in New they were His This is an issue that the wrong — because they knew. seen around York City. What has people, God Florida Supreme Court will Ultimately, the court system campus with wanted the decide ultimately. It is to every­ cannot be blamed. People will COUATTS... mohawks, black happened to the Israelites to form one's best interest to decide it not live In a moral vacuum- polish on their standards we used a new culture, with a finality." "legal ethics" moved In when nails, nose rings one that left their No, this Is not another tired Christians moved out. While and blue or yel- ______to hold______here?" _ heathen upbring­ treatise on euthanasia; we've Christians were content to sit ing behind. Oor5iP£ low hair. all heard arguments In GNED on the sidelines, others were We are His people as well. What exactly are these peo­ 101-102. Almost everyone (at willing to move in and play. Giving in to a non-Christian ple trying to promote at Liberty) agrees that active Now we as Christian Americans society's way of life can con­ AUMPUUY Liberty? Obviously not God. euthanasia Is wrong. Rather, I are surprised at the level of fuse us about about our per­ Romans 12:2 says, "And be would like to pose a more barbarity In our society (albeit sonal relationships with God. ye not conformed to this basic question: why use the a highly sophisticated barbari­ It can also lead to confusion in world: but be ye transformed courts? ty). There should be no sur­ Too.., by the renewing of your mind, others who are watching us, Clarification: Why do we as a prise; it's Just the inevitable that ye may prove what is that hurting our effectiveness in society constantly need the result when we as Christians good, and acceptable, and per­ serving our Creator. court system to decide ques­ become complacent. fect." So why are so many taking tions of morality? Are we so dys­ The answer is simple: get Why do Christians want to the gamble? functional that we need a Judge involved! It doesn't matter what dress In a manner that is Christians should not blend to tell us what to do? Are we so your major Is; If you are a unbecoming to God? in with society, we should morally bankrupt that every Christian, you must be pre­ There are many excuses. stand out. We are God's chil­ time a question of life and death pared to do battle with the Evil They range from "It doesn't dren and He does not want us is raised (apart from murder), One, now and for the rest of matter how I dress, it's what is to be like everyone else; He the "services" of an attorney and your life. It Is only by our on the inside that counts" to wants us to be different. the court system are used? ceaseless vigilance (through "it's my way oi witnessing to Remember what Luke 14:34 Refer to landmark Supreme Christ) that we can even hope non-Christians by letting them states: "Salt is good: but if the Court cases such as Roe vs. to maintain a morally "court- know that it Is okay to look salt have lost its savor, where­ Wade for further proof of our free" society. and be any way they want." with shall it be seasoned?" Halftimes need more juice Liberty Forum the second half." time shows also aid in the com­ By ANGELA McMlLLAN Most half-time shows that petition itself by inspiring the that LU is affordable. As Dwayne tude of not taking responsibility Champion Editorialist take place here are a little bor­ teams. Going to Liberty Carson has asked before, why for our own actions. As the half-time buzzer ing and not very motivating. What comes to your mind complain about the school and I am proud to be here at LU sounded at the Liberty vs. What this school needs is some when you hear the words is a privilege: earn a degree from the school because 1 know it is a great Virginia Tech game Thursday new talent. "Dallas Cowboys"? Most of you when you can go somewhere else school. There are great things night, the teens and class­ Where would the talent come think "football." Others think treat is as such! more suitable? happening here throughout cam­ mates of the Thomas Road from? From within the student "Texas." But many of you The other day my girlfriend I, too, have been guilty of com­ pus and 1 do not want to hear Baptist Church gymnastics body, of course, as well as would think they have great and I went to the bookstore. As plaining about the rules in times people bash my school. People team lined the floor of the from local talent who want to cheerleaders. The half-time soon as we walked in I couldn't past, and I was wrong. In Eph. outside of LU have their opin­ Vines Center. The crowd of show off what they can do, like show the Dallas cheerleaders help but hear someone speaking 6:5-8 we are told to obey those ions, which they have a right to, fired-up Flames ••••••••i •—""————•• a mini-coffee put on is filled with shiny loudly about Liberty. They that Christ has set over us so we but you see things differently and Virginia Tech MLet's face it, the house. There is attire, loud music and fast- began to express how they felt may please God. The rules have when you look from the outside Hokies turned a lot of talent moving foot action that keeps about LU: the rules stink, the been set by the administration in. On the other side, LU stu­ their attention to student body longs on the campus the fans on their feet and their teachers stink and the acade­ and have been communicated to dents complaining about the the blue and for more than of this great adrenaline pumping! mics stink. They summed up us through different leadership school is a bad example to those white dressed fig­ university. In case you don't remember, their feelings about LU in one teams, including teachers. Yet I who are around them. How do ures on the floor 'Papa John's Let's use ltl there have been some pretty distasteful word. see some people who get so upset you think some people get their of the Vines Perfect Pizza!"" When the stu- good half time shows here in We both turned and gave with RAs because they were writ­ ideas about LU? Center. ———— ______dent body at a the past. Remember the karate them a look of complete dissat­ ten up for something they knew We need to be good Christian What did they think? school comes together because masters from the local karate isfaction. I know one of them is they would get in trouble for. examples to those who watch from "The show was pretty good; of the rousing of chipper cheer­ school? And who can forget the an employee of the store and I While growing up in a Christian the outside and to new students we should have more interest­ leaders or the sound of thump­ Delaware State marching felt it was unprofessional for the school, 1 have learned that if we on the Inside. For those who feel ing half-time shows," says Tim ing music used in a choreo­ band's enthusiastic perfor­ business of the store since LU do what we are asked, we stay that LU Is so bad and terrible, I Kwiat, a sophomore. Let's face graphed routine, there is a mance during half time at one students shop there. If I under­ out of trouble. This principle is regret you feel that way, and I pray It, the student body looks for sense of unity that brings the our home football games last stood correctly, the other, who something not Just for a Christian that you do find a place where you more than "Papa John's Perfect students of that school togeth­ year? made the distasteful comments, school, but for life also. If you are may be happy, if that is possible. l'izza"! er. There is a tangible effect on Liberty is a great school attends LU. going 75 in a 35 mph zone and a We all should take pride in our "Half-time is the lull of the the entire audience. called out by God from the best My only question is, "Why do cop pulls you over, are you right school and be more careful in game," remarked Rachael This makes the entire school for the best. Why should this you attend LU if you dislike it so in thinking it is their fault for everything we do or say because Bloom, "and that Is the time look great and helps everyone school not have the best of much?" 1 have heard some come pulling you over? This attitude is people see LU through us. when the fans need some continue in unity for the rest of everything ... including a good because parents will not pay for something that we have as a excitement to pump us up for the sports season. Lively half- half-time show? anything else. Others have said result of the world. It Is the atti­ Chris Ware Tuesday, February 11, 1997 Liberty Champion. Page 7

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fdaez eople always say to beware of a romance Pstarting in the work place. Well, that little bug sure bit me. 1 never would have predict­ ed It in a million years. If anyone had told me a year, or even seven months ago, that this was going to hap­ i/otndveant wedding, in sldt m&nth& pen t would have told them that they were crazy. I hear a lot of students talking about romance use the phrase, There must be something In the water." Well, seeing as how coffee has water in it, and coffee is the main staple of every jour­ nalist, that must have been where it came from. He was my boss. I was just a subordinate. We had a mutual respect for each other. We both knew how crazy we were to work for the Champion. He used to come and stand close behind me when I needed help with my com­ puter. Well, maybe he didn't stand that close. Maybe ! just wanted him to. He used to tease me about talking In a little kid voice (he tells me that 1 should take "babytalk" as a second language), fiveryone tells,me that he loved every minute of it all along. I used to think of dumb questions to ask Just so I could talk to him or have a sparkling diamond on her finger. reason to call hlro. (fjai^giale Now comes the hard part preparing for their wedding. Ill stop all of this mush Although every person wants something different, this Is how before 1 completely ruin his nee upon a time there was a beautiful girl named Tonya and Jamie are organizing things. macho reputation (you know Tonya Wend who played the mellaphone In Liberty's marching how men are). band. . Tonya's and Jamie's six-month countdown. Valentine's Day sure is One day, Tonya spotted a very charming, very shy young man Destination date: May 3,1997 going to be fun this year, who was also in the band. He stole her heart instantly. His name though; Usually guys tend to was Jamie Rice... Six months until Tonya and Jamie say, "I do." break out some pretty de­ "I saw him and I was out to get him. I watched him all the time. The first thing Tonya did was get a wedding planner. Second, cent original ideas for this I wanted him to talk to me," Tonya said. she and Jamie set the wedding date: May 3, 1997. After Tonya holiday. Tonya did everything In her power to get his attention. She and Jamie knew what their budget would be, they decided on the Candy, teddy bears, bal­ memorized his schedule and got to know all of his friends. guest list and picked a florist photographer, their colors, the loons and roses... well, roses After months of standing near his classroom doors, hoping to bridal party and where the wedding would take place. The are always good, but the rest catch a glimpse of her "prince" and having numerous talks with church they chose was their own church in Lynchburg, fall into the category of used his friends, Tonya finally got an open door. Timberlake Baptist Finally, they chose who would officiate the and re-used ideas. They're On a band trip to New York, the two finally started talking — wedding ceremony. too easy. They automatically Say, I'm not creative. I didn't well, passing notes on the bus actually. There were a few obsta­ Five Months pui any thought into this cles, however, Including a boy who liked Tonya and a girl who Tonya picked out the dress of her dreams. Perfect accessories liked Jamie. The two sat In the seat between the would-be sweet­ and shoes were chosen to complement her princess-for-a-day gift," hearts and Intercepted these love notes. The notes were conve­ look. Bridesmaid dresses were selected next Finally, the groom I have to say, however, that niently changed for the benefit of the plotting couple. Jamie and started to plan for the honeymoon. I'm expecting a lot from my guy. He's made this hard on Tonya didn't figure it out until a month later. Four Months When was their first date? Super Conference! (See, there is a Tonya and Jamie outlined their ceremony. They decid­ himself—he's romantic and good reason why It fs mandatory!) ed on the music, the organist and everything else to spe­ spontaneous all of the time. After almost two years of dating, they found themselves dis­ cialize their wedding. The couple registered In department TIMOTHT J. GmaoM/LmiRTT CBAMTION What's he going to do now? cussing marriage. So, what came next? You guessed it, the pop­ stores, checked on the requirements for their marriage OOOH! AHHHH! — Tonya browsed through the He's already sent me my ping of the big question. license and ordered their Invitations. racks of beautiful gowns at Celebration Bridal to favorite flowers (white and On a warm November day, the 24th to be exact, Jamie took Three Months find just the right one (top). June Callahan of yellow daisies) twice, both The wedding cake was ordered, a caterer chosen, times surprising, me. Tonya to Smith Mountain Lake for a picnic lunch. He rented a Fink's jewelers helped Tonya and Jamie narrow tuxedos picked out and the perfect wedding bands He's taken me out to din­ small canoe for the two of them at Camper's Paradise and selected. down their choice of a wedding band (above). They planned to dock and eat lunch on a tiny island up the river. So, ner, out for coffee, on a pic­ Two Months look together for tuxedos at Mitchell's (left). nic, to plays — he's on the Tonya and Jamie paddled their way to this mysterious Island. The invitations will finally be sent out. Tonya's dress Tonya consults with Benjamin Woosley of Holiday Well, they never found the Island, but they did find a spot nei­ ball. will be altered to fit perfectly. Gifts for the wedding party House Florist to decide how to decorate (below). It's been different in the ther of them will ever forget will be chosen and bought. Tonya was weary, hungry and grumpy when they got there. past. I've had some real duds One Month in the area of romance. I've Jamie lifted her spirits though, when he told her to open the pic­ Tonya and Jamie will call those who have not respond­ nic basket Much to her surprise, Tonya found a bouquet of roses been told, "You're worth ed to the Invitations. They will apply for a marriage everything 1 have ... which Inside. She was so ecstatic that she failed to see an even bigger license, and Tonya will change her name on Insurance surprise: a little, fuzzy, grey box tucked Inside the bouquet Jamie Isn't very much, but uh ... policies, credit cards, driver's license, etc. oops, uh ..." then pulled the box out of the bouquet and showed it to Tonya, May 3, 1997 will be a big day in more than one way. who Immediately began to cry. Open mouth, Insert foot Tonya and Jamie will be walking down two aisles that day: and swallow. I love to see You can imagine what came next Jamie got down on one knee one at their graduation and one at their wedding. ... Then men try to dig themselves and asked Tonya to spend the rest of her life with him. Through they will live happily ever after. out of these compliments her tears, (which really confused Jamie who kept repeating, "Are gone bad. you all right?") Tonya managed a "Yes" and Jamie slipped the — By Rebecca Walker Then there's the typical one-liner: "You are the fuel that keeps my fire burning," Give me a break! You're putting me in the same cate­ gory as gas? Then there are the ones who think they're way smoother than they actually are. Slick (leaning against the brick wall in DeMoss); "So, what are you doing tonight?" Me: "Sleeping." That always catches them off guard. How are they gonna respond to that one? "So, what are you doing tomorrow night?" They Just don't learn their lesson. I sleep every night. Yep. this Valentine's Day is going to be different, if not, I'm celebrating by myself next year. 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i • ; Mr. and Mrs. Blackney of Robbinsville, N.G., Vifc ET" HI Mr. and Mrs. Anderson of Moline, 111., announce r 9K^N announce the engagement of their daughter, the engagement of their daughter, Michelle, to ^Bv^S ' Amy, to Nate Lemon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lemon Matthew Wright, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wright of ^4 of Owings, Md. The bride-to-be is an English b ' if Miami Fla. The bride-to-be will graduate from LU major and will graduate from LU in May of 1998. in May of 1998. The groom-to-be will graduate wt--r. The groom-to-be is an accounting major and will L^fl from LU in May of 1998. The wedding will be graduate from LU in May of 1998. The wedding held on June 6,1997, and the couple will honey­ will be held on Aug. 9,1997, and the couple will moon in Colorado. honeymoon in the Caribbean.

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Mr. and Mrs. Britton announce the engagement Mr. and Mrs. Brinson of Albany, Ga., announce of their daughter, Tammy, to Mark Lashey, son the engagement of their daughter, Teresa, to of Mr. and Mrs. Lashey. The bride-to-be is a psy­ Reid Mathis, son.of Mr. and Mrs. Mathis of chology major and will graduate from LU in May Albany, Ga. The bride-to-be is an elementary of 1997. The groom-to-be is a business major education major and will graduate from LU in and will graduate from LU in May of 1998. The May of 1998. The groom-to-be is a communica­ wedding will be held on Aug. 23,1997, and the tions major and will graduate from LU in May of couple will honeymoon in Colorado. 1998. The wedding will be held on July 26, 1998, and the couple will take a cruise to Mexico for their honeymoon.

Mr. and Mrs. Calcutt of Orlando, Fla. announce the engagement of their daughter, Jamie, to & rocl< in tl\c desert Daniel Parke, son of Mr. and Mrs. Parke of For many students, frugality is a way of life. says, 'Rachel found a rock in the desert.'" The Orlando, Fla. The bride-to-be is a family and con­ When LU seniors Ryan Cauldwell and Rachel couple will be married on May 24 in sumer science major and will graduate from LU in Lippard became engaged in May of 1996 the Indianapolis, where the groom is from. They will May of 1997. The groom-to-be is working on his question of the traditional diamond engagement then reside in Lynchburg. ring did not even come up. Masters of business administration at Rollins — By Jessica Miller "We decided to just have matching wedding College in Orlando, Fla. and will graduate in April bands," said Rachel, an English major. "We didn't of 1997. The couple are high school sweethearts want to deal with a diamond." This decided, who have known each other since the fourth Rachel and Ryan had decided to visit the Lippard family in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia for Christmas grade. The wedding will be held on Aug. 30, vacation. 1997. The family chose to go camping in the desert, as they do every Christmas. On Christmas morn­ ing, Ryan went to Rachel's;;tent just beforesun- rise. Rachel didn't think anything of it. "He told me we were going to do devotions," she said. Ryan took her out into the desert and began the Mr. and Mrs. Clarke of Columbus, Ohio devotional by reading Genesis 2:24, "For a man will leave his father and mother and be united to announce the engagement of their daughter, his wife, and they will become one flesh." Asking Tracey, to Ryan Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rachel to stand so he could hug her, Cauldwell Miller of Columbus, Ohio. The bride-to-be is a got on his knee and asked Rachel to be his wife. He pulled out the diamond ring just as the sun communications major and will graduate from broke over the desert horizon. LU in May of 1997. The groom-to-be is employed "He said he knew all along that he wanted (to in Columbus, Ohio. The wedding will be held on get a ring)," Rachel said. "Especially since it is such a social faux pas not to have an engagement June 28,1997, and the couple will honeymoon in ring here (in the States)." After Rachel recovered Cancun, Mexico. from her surprise, the couple returned to camp. Racl\cl an3 Ryan Rachel laughed when she said that "everybody

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Mr. and Mrs. Dent of Candor, N.Y., announce Mr. and Mrs. Drobnek of Baltimore, Md., the engagement of their daughter, Hollie, to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jane, to Benjamin Summers, son of Mr. and Benjamin Cooper, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cooper Mrs. Summers of Lynchburg, Va. The bride- ^1 of Lynchburg, Va. The bride-to-be is a music to-be is a business management major and 1 education major at LU. The groom-to-be is will graduate from LU in May of 1997. The in the United States Navy. The wedding will groom-to-be is a pastoral ministries major be held on Oct. 11, 1997. and will graduate from LU in May of 1997. The wedding will be held on May 10,1997, and the couple will honeymoon in Sanibel 'mam* ''•**• Island, Fla.

Mr. and Mrs. Gaston of OTallon, HI., Mr. and Mrs. Gray of Warrenton, Va., announce the engagement of their daugh­ announce the engagement of their daughter, ter, Jessica, to Justin Hanson, son of Mr. Amy, to Kevin Lawhorne, son of Mr. and and Mrs. Hanson of Clarkston, Mich. The Mrs. Lawhorne of Lynchburg, Va. The bride- bride-to-be is an elementary education to-be is an English major and will graduate from LU in January of 1998. The groom-to- major and will graduate from LU in May be is employed by Lightweight transporta­ of 1998. The groom-to-be is an elemen­ tion. The wedding will be held on March IS, tary education major and will graduate 1997, and the couple will honeymoon in from LU in May of 1998. The wedding Gatlinburg, Tenn. will be held on Jury 19,1997.

Mr. and Mrs. Guisewhite of Charleston, Mr. and Mrs. Harman of Lynchburg, Va., S.C., announce the engagement of their announce the engagement of their daugh­ daughter, Stacey, to Joon Park, son of ter, Christina, to Todd Bauwin, son of Mr. Dr. and Mrs. Bellino of Atlanta, Ga. The and Mrs. Bauwin of Elkton, Md. The bride- bride-to-be is a communications major to-be is a psychology major and will grad­ and will graduate from LU in May of uate from LU in May of 1999. The groom- 1997. The groom-to-be graduated from to-be is a youth ministries major and will LU in May of 1996 and is employed by the Naval Air System Command in graduate from LU in May of 1998. The Arlington, Ya. The wedding will be held wedding will be held in the summer of on June 21,1997. 1998.

Mr. and Mrs. Hixon of Berkeley Springs, Mr. and Mrs. Hurt of Woodstock, Ga., W.Va., announce the engagement of their announce the engagement of their daughter, daughter, Nicole, to Barry Kesecker, son Hollie, to Peter Hixson, son of Mr. and Mrs. of Mr. and Mrs. Kesecker of W. Va. The Hixson of Altoona, Iowa. The bride-to-be is bride-to-be is an elementary education a religion major and will graduate from LU major and will graduate from LU in May in May of 1998. The groom-to-be is a bibli­ of 1998. The groom-to-be is employed cal studies major and will graduate from with the W.Va. Department of Agriculture. LU in May of 1998. The wedding will be The wedding will be held in June of 1998, held on Aug. 2,1997, and the couple win and the couple will reside in Berkeley honeymoon in Maui, Hawaii. Springs. W.Va.

Mr. and Mrs. Lauderdale of Manassas, Va.. announce the engagement of their daugh­ ter, Claire, to Thomas Gardner, son of Mr. Support our advertisers, and Mrs. Gardner of Nokesville, Va. The bride-to-be is a government major and will graduate from LU in May of 1997. they support us The groom-to-be is a biblical studies major and will graduate from LU in May of 1997. The wedding will be held on Jan. 10,1998, and the couple will both pursue their masters degrees at Regent University. Absolute Bridal &

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I • Page 10. Liberty Champion Tuesday, Febraaiy_U2_1997^ Tljiid time's a cl\arm An old cliche says that the "third time's the charm." Apparently, that real." Reassuring Allison that everything was fine, Andy pulled Liberty senior Andy Fields took this advice literally as he attempted, out a second box. "I can't afford much," he told her, "but here's a not once, but three times, to present his fiance, senior Allison Hooper, three-quarter caret rock." When she opened the box, Allison found a with a token of his undying love: the engagement ring. "I just woke pebble of approximately three-quarter caret size. up," Fields said, "and thought, 'This is a good day to get engaged.'" "I just said 'ha, ha,'" said Allison. "I knew he was joking around." He picked Allison up from her afternoon class on Oct. 22, explaining Finally, Andy pulled out a third and final box, beautifully wrapped that he was taking her to dinner in the nearby town of Glasgow. in gold paper. On one knee, he asked Allison to marry him. After tak­ "Basically the whole night was a lie," said Allison. "Except the part ing the ring, Allison warned her new fiancee to stay away from the about him marrying me." edge of the cliff, realizing that he would not be able to produce a The couple arrived at a romantic overlook of the James River, near fourth box. the entrance to the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, the site of the couple's Andy then completed the evening with a recitation of the poem, first date. After a picnic dinner, with Allison's back turned, Andy "Song of Love," and presented the bride-to-be with a dozen roses on kneeled down near the edge of the 125 foot cliff, asking Allison to their return home. The couple plans to be married on Aug. 23, 1997, marry him. As she responded with, "What do you think?" the box flew following their May graduation from LU. Glli out of Andy's trembling hands and tumbled down the embankment. — By Jessica Miller ison an aan& "I was nervous," Andy said. "But I hadn't planned on making it look

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis of Huntsville, Ala., Mr. and Mrs. Lowe of Lynchburg, Va., announce the engagement of their daugh­ announce the engagement of their daugh­ ter, Erin, to Alexander Talalaev of ter, Adrienne, to Jeffrey Mayfield, son of Grozny, Russia. The bride-to-be is a Mr. and Mrs. Mayfield of Decatur, 111. The nursing major and will graduate from LU bride-to-be is an English major and will graduate from LU in May of 1997. The in May of 1997. The groom-to-be is a groom-to-be is a biblical studies major biology major and will graduate from LU and will graduate from LU in May of 1997. in May of 1997. The wedding will be The wedding will be held on May 4.1997, held on May 31,1997, and the couple and the couple will then move to will move to Birmingham, Ala. Louisville, Ky.

Mr. and Mrs. Price of Covington, Va., Mr. and Mrs. Rexroth of Shippensburg, announce the engagement of their daugh­ Pa., announce the engagement of their ter, Robin, to Matthew Walls, son of Mr. daughter, Beth, to Jason Bowman, son of and Mrs. Walls of Warner Robins, Ga. The Mr. and Mrs. Bowman of Akron, Ohio. bride-to-be is a psychology major and will The bride-to-be is a music major and graduate from LU in December of 1997. will graduate from LU in May of 1997. The groom-to-be is a pastoral ministries The groom-to-be graduated from LU in major and will graduate from LU in May May of 1996 with a pastoral studies of 1997. The wedding will be held on Aug. degree. The wedding will be held on May 2,1997 and the couple will honeymoon in 31,1997, and the couple will reside in Gatlinburg, Tenn. Akron, Ohio.

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i I Tuesday, February 11, 1997 Liberty Champion, Pagcl 1 Mr. and Mrs. Ruhl announce the engagement of * * Mr. and Mrs. Ritchey of Cumberland, Md., announce the engagement of their their daughter, Julie, to Gary Eubanks, son of daughter, Marcy, to Ben Whitt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eubanks of Colonial Heights, Va. Mr. and Mrs. Whitt of Burlington, N.G. The bride-to-be is a psychology major and will The bride to be attends LU The groom- graduate from LU in May of 1997. The groom-to- to-be is a religion major and will gradu­ be is also a psychology major and will graduate ate from LU in May of 1997. The couple from LU in May of 1997. The wedding will be |i 11 B| xtst.i^^K- plans on serving the Lord in full-time held on Aug. 23,1997, and the couple will hon­ ^^^H flfc^ --^fl 1 ° ministry in a local church. The wedding eymoon in Florida. • -" will be held on June 28, 1997, and the • .- couple will honeymoon in Sanibel Island, i " Fla. r »

^ P* ^^^ Ja Mr. and Mrs. Shealy of Leesville, S.G., announce Mr. and Mrs. Siwert of Hershey, Fa., announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer, to the engagement of their daughter, Suzanne, to & k^ '''WKk Chris Howard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard of Paul Burton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Burton of jgBj Arlington, Texas. The bride-to-be is an elemen­ Mansfield, Ohio. The bride-to-be is a psycholo­ tary education major and will graduate from LU gy major and will graduate from LU in May of fc J in May of 2000. The groom-to-be attends LBI and 1997. The groom-to-be graduated from LU in will graduate May of 1997. The wedding will be May of 1996. The wedding will be held on May held on June 7,1997 and the couple will honey­ 10,1997, and the couple will take a cruise to moon in Mexico. the Bahamas.

Mr. and Mrs. Smith of Moyock, N.C., announce Mr. and Mrs. Steiner announce the engagement the engagement of their daughter, April, to of their daughter, Suzanne, to Jeremy Freddie Goff, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Goff of Patterson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Patterson of Concord, Va. Dexter, Maine. The bride-to-be is from Mt. The bride-to-be is graduating from LU in May Blanchard, Ohio, and will graduate from LU in of 1998. The groom-to-be is from Concord, Va., December 1997. The groom-to-be will graduate The wedding will be held on June 22, 1997. from LU in May of 1997. The wedding will be held on June 21, 1997, and the couple will honeymoon in the Poconos and along the coast of Maine.

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Flames singe Eagles by three White needed at least one from the charity stripe to give the Flames a little breathing White seals win room. He handled the pressure and hit both shots to give LU a three-point lead. with clutch shots As the clock hit zeros, Waterman made a Rich By BEN DONAHUE desperation shot which bounced off the rim Maclone Champion Reporter sealing Liberty's sweep of Wlnthrop. In a consistently tight game, the lead Marcus White clenched a win with 11 sec­ changed hands nine times In the first half. onds left in the game, sinking two critical free The Flames held a 33-32 edge at Intermission. Be a girl throws to give the Liberty men's basketball Center Peter Aluma finished with 22 points team a 66-63 victory over Wlnthrop University to lead the scorers, but the big story was on Saturday, Feb. 8. Liberty's bench, which contributed 19 points, watcher The win was the Flames' second on the road including Boo Graham's 11. since its six game home span, giving Liberty a The kind of attitude we had today from our Somewhere between an five-game win streak. The players coming off the Elena Kisseleva jumper and team defeated UNC Greens­ Remaining games bench and getting 19 was one of Flori Willie's elbows a- boro 56-49 Thursday, Feb. incredible," Head Coach flytng rebounds, it came to me. 6. Feb. 15 at C. Carolina Jeff Meyer said. "This is the I had a realization about the The win over Wlnthrop Feb. 17 at Charleston So. kind of bench play we need Lady Flames basketball team. was a narrow one for the on a consistent basis." This Is a special team. This Flames (17-7, 7-2 Big South Feb. 20 vs UMBC With only four games team is fun to watch. This Conference). With 20 sec­ Feb. 22 at Radford remaining, the Flames can­ team is one that makes you onds remaining In the con­ not afford to falter. Every proud to be a Flame. test, LU was up by just one. Feb. 26 at Big South win puts them closer to the Unfortunately, not enough After a timeout, the tournament number one seed for the of the fans have discovered Eagles lnbounded and Big South Tournament. what 1 did. Although the team moved downcourt for a chance at a game-win­ "It's important that, in the next two weeks, keeps winning and winning, ning shot. However, as Winthrop's Tyson we take no steps backward, that we continue (at last check. LU had a better Watterman drove to the basket, LU's Larry to improve," Meyer said. "We need solid con­ record at 16-5 than 11 teams MATT CUOA/ LIBERTY CuMinon Jackson blocked the shot, and the ball fell sistency over this stretch to get a good feel in the ASSOCIATED PRESS SIGHTS ARE SKY HIGH — Larry Jackson looks net-ward. The Flames Into the hands of White, who was immediate­ for the tournament and being successful in Top 25 poll), the fans aren't are battling to hang onto the No. 1 seed in the Big South tournament. ly fouled. It." exactly filling the Furnace. While the Lady Flames' aver­ age attendance is about a zil­ lion percent better than that of the rest of the Big South, it squench Isn't anywhere close to what it should be. The rest of the Big Souths fans couldn't be herd­ ed Into a basketball stadium with a cattle prod'. The most fans that have Lady Flames attended a women's game this season was slightly more than By LAURELEI MILLER point arc where the team nailed 2,000, when the team ran Asst. Sports Editor 50 percent of its shots. rampant over Radford. How­ Lady Bulldog Emily Hill led ever, that game was played UNC Asheville's Bulldogs put Asheville's offense with a total before the men's game against out the Lady Flames' fire with a of 17 points, Including three Virginia Tech, and many 68-59 victory in the Justice treys and eight of 10 attempted counted on the attendance Center on Saturday, Feb. 8. foul shots. sheet had simply trickled in Liberty (16-5, 6-3 Big South Liberty out-rebounded the early so that they could grab Conference) Jumped out to a 5- Lady Dogs 47-37 and out- prime seats for the later game. 0 lead, but UNCA (11-10, 5-4) scored UNCA from the field 31- So far this season, the Lady responded with a 5-0 run of its 27. However, the game's result Flames are averaging 714 fans own to steal the game's momen­ was probably decided at the per game. If the Radford game tum. free-throw stripe. is eliminated from the atten­ MATT CUDA/LIBERTT CHAMPION After netting only seven of 30 The Bulldogs frequented the TOWERING ABOVE CONFERENCE COMPETITION — Flames Freshman Elena Kisseleva dance figures, the average per (23 percent) from the field, LU line 35 times in the contest. game Is 545. In an effort to get entered the locker room with a Twenty-nine of those attempts overpowers UNC Greensboro's double-team to launch a bomb from the field. The 6-1 for­ more students to games, din­ five-point deficit. found net as Asheville's women ward has proven to be instrumental in the Lady Flames' successful season. ner on Thursday, Feb. 13, Is The Flames spent all 20 min­ lit up the board for 82 percent being moved from Marriott to utes of the second half chasing of their foul shots. Sharon Wilkerson, who cele­ the Vines Center for the Lady the Lady Bulldogs' lead. Foul calls never seemed to go brated their 19th. LU readies to break record Flames next home game. Down by as many as 12 Liberty's way In the face-off. LU Both manned the court for When the Lady Flames home stand with Big South It's embarrassing when a points, Liberty fought hard to sunk 71 percent from the free the full 40 minutes of the game, trounced UMBC 59-47 on Conference foes. team has to depend on chick­ chip away at the double-digit throw line, but had only 21 vis­ and they each shot for double Tuesday, Feb. 4, the team The women's hoop team en patties and cold cuts to get gap- its. digits. picked up its 16th win, tying meets up with UMBC again on fans in the seats. This team A few offensive spurts by the Junior Flori Willie was cited Sharon bucketed 17, and Liberty's record for most wins Thursday, Feb. 13, at 7 p.m. in should be drawing spectators Lady Flames chiseled the for her fourth foul midway Sarah tallied 11. Kisseleva in a season. the Vines Center. on merit alone. Bulldogs' advantage. through the second half, and joined the doubling duo by net­ LU's 1992-93 squad earned a On Feb. 15, the Flames face I realize that many have not A back-to-back layup by Kisseleva fouled out late in the ting 14 points in the match. 16-22 finish, and with five reg­ off with Charleston Southern, seen the team because they senior Erin Wall and Jumper by game. Liberty's ladies fought to pull ular season matches remain­ and they match up against have a stigma in their minds freshman Elena Kisseleva sliced The Flames' offense struggled down the boards. ing, watch for Liberty's ladles Coastal Carolina Feb. 17, and that women's basketball Is the point-spread to three at the from three-point range. Genie Sharon Wilkerson snagged to break the record sometime UNC Greensboro Feb. 20. boring. Let me put that lie to 10-minute mark. However, Stinnett and Kisseleva each eight rebounds, freshman soon. The series will be a determin­ rest This team is as exciting, if UNCA refused to relinquish the went 1-5 as the team totalled 27 Jennifer Jess and senior Genie After playing four games on ing factor in deciding which not more so, than the men's lead. percent. Stinnett grabbed six each, and the road, the Flames are teams will take the top seeds in team. The Lady Flames' run- Asheville dropped some Game-day was also "birth"- Sarah Wilkerson came up with preparing for a four-game the Big South tournament. and-gun attack is as fast and bombs from behind the three- day for freshmen Sarah and five. lethal as a tommy gun in the hands of Al Capone. Twin freshmen phenoms, Sarah and Sharon Wilkerson, LU football team have helped the LU coaching staff install a transition game that at times draws compari­ inks 22 players Russian shoots baskets son to Showtime (at least by the voice of the Lady Flames, Jamie Hall). to letters of intent Not only are the freshmen By RICH MACLONE eling with them for a year. The next worth watching, but the By AMY BENNETT Sports Editor across the Atlantic seniors are playing with as Champion Reporter step up in Russian basketball is to play for the Junior national team, much grit as John Wayne. Genie Stinnett and Michelle The liberty University gridiron team announced the sign­ There are few things that can and that's exactly what she did. It Wyms have battled through ing of 22 players to National Letters of Intent on Wednesday, cross international borders and still was through this opportunity that injuries that nag more than Feb. 5, the first day of the football signing period. remain the same. Basketball is one Kisseleva heard about Liberty your mother and are still out Biff Parson (Carhesvllle, Ga.) is one of the best prospects of them. University. there giving it their all. the Flames will bring in. Parson, a 6-3 quarterback, was a Lady Flames freshman Elena LU graduate and Flames basket­ But you are skipping out on four-year starter at Franklin County High School where he Kisseleva is in a different culture, a ball player Julius Nwosu was instru­ them. Hope it feels good. threw for 41 touchdowns and ran for 10 more in his career. different country and even playing mental in encouraging Kisseleva to This isn't meant to sound Flames Head Coach Sam Rutigllano may have also for a different team, but her enthusi­ play basketball in the States. like a Lady Flames public ser­ signed a pair of premier targets for Parson to throw to: Joe asm and love for basketball has not "Julius was playing professionally vice announcement, but Jordan, a 5-9 wide receiver from Norvlew, Va., and Travis changed. In fact, since coming to the in Russia, and we practiced in the Liberty fans have traditionally Burns, a 5-10 wide receiver from Darlington, S C. Jordan United Slates, It has grown. same gym," Kisseleva said. "He saw been as fickle as a girl with two caught 42 balls for 925 yards in his high school career. "I love playing for Liberty, and I me play and came over to talk to me prom dates. Burns was recognized as one of the top 50 players in the love my team," Kisseleva said. "Most afterwards. Like many other people, It is time for you to make a state of South Carolina and received All-State honors of all, I enjoy playing here and he said that I should go to America, choice. You, the fan, have two twice. becoming a better player because of Elena Kisseleva play basketball and go to school. I options: One, ignore the team LU did get some help on defense as well. Michael the basketball program they have." Flames forward Just thought that it was Just like any with the best record on cam­ Bavousett, a 6-3 defensive tackle from CUnton, Tenn., This Russian native has been "I gave up everything else to play other offer, but he took down my pus. Or, two, get out and see recorded 21 sacks during his senior year at Anderson shooting hoops since she was nine basketball, and I Just love playing," address and phone number. some games. County High School. years old. Kisseleva had to sacrifice said Kisseleva with a smile. "A few weeks later I got a packet South Carolina Is the state best represented in the class swimming, dance school, music Kisseleva played basketball all from Liberty University," Kisseleva If you choose option two, I of 2001, with 10 players signing with LU from that state. school and volleyball when she star­ through school and after graduating, don't think you'll resort to ted playing basketball. Joined the cadet national team, trav­ See Kisseleva, page 13 option one later.