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A r ie u K inzer BE EARLY, BE LOUD, WEAR RED — Liberty students cheered on the football team forthefirst game in Williams Stadium Saturday. Liberty beat Savannah State 52-14. For more about the game and the stadium see B1. ' is the Family finds grace recession really over? after brutal murder THE FALLEN ECONOMY'S EFFECT ON STUDENTS .Nfewlywed finds OMAR ADAMS “My dad had to pay for me forgiveness for [email protected] to come back down here, be­ cause I was never'able to find ler grandfathers The National Bureau of a job,” he said. Economic Research an­ Hii'ing managers from local murderers anc nounced last week that the re­ stores said they were not really cession ended a year ago. The looking for students. According expresses love for news has not alleviated the un­ to them, students do not have employment problem facing very open schedules, often can­ the community many students at Liberty not work mornings, and usually one month after his The Depai'tmonl p I leave for Thanksgiv- of Labors Bui'eau of ^ mg and Christmas tragic death Labor Statistics de­ critical times for fines “unemployed’ most businesses. as someone who i l l These limitations are JONATHAN PARKER is available to work but does serious drawbacks for potential [email protected] P ho t o F kovidud not have a job, despite actively employees. LAST DANCE — Leslie Gahagan dances witli her grandfather, George searching for at least a month. “You need to be able to tell Baker III, at her Sept. 4 wedding in downtown Lynchburg. eslie Gahagan fondly recalls The bureaus latest numbers a company why they should her grandfather smiling and tacked Baker, 81, as he walked back like there is a glimpse of mercy show that 12.8 percent of fuU hire you,” Ashby said. “Now ^dancing during her wedding to Craddock-Terry Hotel from the and grace.” time college students are unem­ it’s not about how the compa­ L last month. reception in downtown Lynch­ Joe and Leslie, who live in Swans- ployed. The general unemploy­ ny needs you, it’s about what “He was having a great time,” Les­ burg late Saturday, Sept. 4. Baker, boro, N.C., feel sorry for the alleged ment rate here in Lynchburg is you are going to bring to the lie, who graduated from Liberty last of Tempe, Aiiz., died the' next day attackers’ families. 8.0 — among the highest in the table for that company.” spring, said. “He was happy to see Two 16-year-olds face murder “It’s easy to forgive someone state, according to the U.S. De­ Former Liberty student everybody.” charges and will be tried as adults. when you know that you are in need partment of Labor s Bureau of Jesse Knowles is a Lynch­ Her husband, Joe, also a Liberty A 13-year-old was also charged in of the same amount of grace,” Joe Labor Statistics. burg resident who is actively graduate, described George Baker the attack. said. “Those boys need the same Compounding the local searching for employment. III as the “life of the party.” The honeymoon plans were put am^ount of grace as I do.” problem is that many students After finances forced him to As Joe waited downstairs for his on hold as the couple prepared for Joe hopes the accused attackers were not able to find work leave school as a sophomore, new wife to change clothes and a funeral. will find comfort in the Lord. over the summer Senior Gary he is struggling to come back. leave for the honeymoon, his dad “We were really close,” Leslie said “If they have Jesus, they have ev­ Ashbyjr., head of the Entrepre­ “I have just enough money told him Baker had been rushed to of her grandfather. erything they need,” he said. “There neur Club and a member of to pay for two more years of the hospital. In the midst of a devastating loss, is a lot of grace to go around.” Liberty’s American Marketing school, but I literally cannot go After the couple left the recep­ the young couple is extending grace Leslie is hopeful for an oppor­ Association case competition past that point,” he said. “I have tion, Joe told Leslie in the car they and forgiveness. tunity to reach out to the attackers’ team, could not find a job back absolutely no room for error.” had to go to the emergency room. “It's human to struggle with families. home in Michigan and is now Three teenage boys allegedly at- anger and hurt,” Leslie said. “I feel See V i c t i m on A3 struggling to pay bills. See Recession on A3

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9 0 Mid-term elections ^W ords Who will hold Congress AROUND LIBERTY when the dust clears? Light Meets Dark Tour Meets Liberty 'Ilie l,iv;ht Meets the Park tour will stop on l.ibertys cam­ KATIE BELL pus, along with Icnth Avenue North with Addison Road kebell2(g>liberty.edu and Matt Maher and will perform in the Schilling Center on Nov. 6. "With 32 days until the election Students can purchase tickets at a discounted price ol S5 at things are very tense in Washington, the Vines Center ticket window or by calling the ticket office at n.C. People are very charged, and 434-582-7328. Students may also go to the splash page to pur­ new scandals are breaking daily. Re­ chase their tickets online at the ticket return website. publicans are trying to focus on the economy and Democrats arc trying The Results Are In to portray Republican and tea party 'lhe Student C’lovernment Association (SC A) held its annual candidates as e.xtremc, this is the cur­ election to elect new class officers Wednesday, Sept. 22. rent narrative of Washington," Scott It was a very close race in all classes with Caleb I’erla win­ WMiitlock of the Media Research ning the l-'reshman Class President with Sarah Oster as the Vice Center said. I’resident. 'Ihe Sophomore President is Alexander Colon, and The significance of the 2010 mid­ the Vice President is livan Lockwood. Winning the Junior Cla.ss term election is that every congress­ President title was Ashley Johnson, and Stephen Walsh is the man is up for reelection. One third of Vice President. Senior Class President is Joel Krautter, and the the Senate is up for re-election. This Vice President is Taylor Webb. means that after the ballots have been counted on the evening of Nov Higher One Announces Scholarship 2 America could have an entirely new House of Representatives. 1 ligher One announced it will be offering the OneScholar- T'he election could change con­ Photo l*iu)VU)i i> ship again this year UNEXPECTED VISIT — State Senator Robert Hurt (R) makes an im­ trol of the House and the Senate. In Higher One oliered U) scholarships in previous years, and promptu visit to the Helms School of Government. each respective house of Congress' two scholarships were awarded to l.iberty students last year. the majority party has control over Now the company will be otlering twenty scholarships to the crats are excited about voting, where­ safe. Democrats are expected to take who serves on the committees, universities and colleges that use Higher One. as 48 percent of Republicans are 190 seats, of those seats 139 have which means that the party will have l-'or more information and to apply visit the splash page. The excited about voting. O n Sept. 13, been deemed safe. There are 38 tos- power over investigations. deadline to apply is Oct. 29. Gallup Polls listed GOP candidates sup seats. For instanceCongressman Dar­ with 48 percent favorability and 43 In rhe Virginia's 5th district, in­ ryl Issa (R-Calif) claims he wants to percent favorability for Democrats. cumbent Tom Perriello is expected Off Campus Connect Groups have investigations on Obama cam­ There are 51 seats needed for a to lose his seat to state Senator Rob­ Ihe t'ampus Pastors office has announced a new ministry paign ofVicials, on any sort of Demo­ majority in the Senate. Currently, ert Hurt (R) according to RealClear- that is specifically geared to ofTcampus students called the Of! cratic scandal in the last two ypars if Democrats are ahead in polls in Politics.com. Campus Connect Croup. he becomes chairman of the House maintaining control of the Senate Ofi-campus students will now be able to commune with oth­ Oversight and Covernment Reform according to RcalClearPolitics.com. ♦ BELL Is a news writer. er students. I his group will also provide prayer groups similarly C'ommittee in 2011, according to Democrats are expected to take 48 to the ones held on campus. an article in Politico.com by James seats, 44 of those seats are consid­ lhese groups help ofl-campus student connect with each Hohmann and Jake Shermann, ered not up for re-election. Repub­ What is at stake: other while making an impact on the coniinunity “T'hat will make all the difference licans are expected to take 46 seats, Students interested in becoming an otF-campus prayer leader, in the world. 1 won’t use it to have with 35 seats considered sate or not Itt the upamiing inul-tcrm contact iMiss Spillar at ollcampusprayergroups(i?libertyedu. corporate America live in fear that up for re-election. GOl’ candidates elections, 37 o f the 100 seats in were going to subpoena everything. would have to win all six of the tos- the United States Senate are up ' 1 will u.se it to get the very informa­ Girls Night Out sup states that include Wash., Calif, forelection. Robin Ale.xander will be hosting Cids Night Out Wednes­ tion that today the White House is Nev., W. Va., Colo., 111. and Conn. either shredding or not producing," day, Oct. 13, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. 'flie restaurant is partner­ “If Republicans take back the C u rre n tly, the U.S. H ouse o f Issa said at a dinner, according to Po- ing with locals businesses to raise money for local women who House and Senate on November, Representatives is made up of litico.com. have been affected by breast cancer Studio Style and Spa will the Obama administration will be 256 Democrats, 178 Republi­ Democrats are threatening to have be doing hair, makeup and giving massages on site and Robin over on Nov 2. Not much is going to cans and one vacancy. .All mem­ a lame-duck session after the mid­ Ale.vander will be offering its newest dishes. Premier Jewelry get done. It is going to be gridlocked," bers o f the House are facing re- term election and before the new Whitlock said. will also be at the event showcasing its latest trends in fashion. election. Robin Ale.xander is located at 1314 Main Street in downtown t ’ongress takes office in January 'I'he current House of Representa­ A lame-duck session of Congress tives holds 255 Democrats, 178 Re­ l.ynchburg. Elections will be held Nov. takes place when Congress votes to publicans and two vacancies. 2. For more information about pass legislation which is unpopular According to RealClearPolitcs. voting and abiientee ballots, con­ among their constituents, legislation com, the GOP is e.xpected to win the tact your current congressman such as cap and trade. House of Representatives. Republi­ o r the Registrars office. According to Callup polls taken cans are expected to take 207 seats, Sept. 20-26, 28 percent of Demo­ of those seats 163 have been deemed

Recession amtimwd jroiiiAI and design before eventually branching out L iberty C h a m p io n into a number of different fields. His website 1971 UNIVEIUSITY lU.Vl), LYNCHliURG, VIRGINIA 24502 "I have just enough money to pay for two www.yourkaleo.com explains some of his more years of school, but I literally cannot go ideas and the logos for future divisions. (Belinda Zosh past that point," he said. "1 have absolutely no According to the National Bureau of Eco­ tOiroRINCHIEf room for error.” nomic Research, the "trough” of the reces­ CONTENT VISUAL CONTENT ADMINISTRATION Cat Hewett Chris Mabes Deborah Huff Some students have decided to take mat­ sion was June 2009, and the economy has Niwsi;oiroR PHOTOGRAPHY E D IlbR ^'CULTV ADVISOR ters into their own hands. been on the mend ever since. The Bureau of Taylor Overhultz Eli Overbey Ben Lesley ■ •! NlWStDIT(.M- PH010GRAPHI i; AOVERTlSINGDmECrOR It they cannot find a job, why not create Labor Statistics shows that unemployment Abby Armbruster Chris Scott Amanda Sullivan one? Ashby said that he is starting his own has been steadily dropping, and student jobs tiNioN fDiron VVtB DESICNEB GRADUATE ASSISTANT Ethan Massey Alex Kelsey Dominique McKay company and that job creation was part ofhis have been on the rise. With more people like •.'. .r > {T" > -H .HAPHii DESIGN GRADUATE ASSISTANT decision. Ciary Ashby Jr. taking risks and starting busi­ Kelly Marvel Karen Tallaksen • Hi iTflt t v.KAPHtC DESIGN "T’hat’s one reason 1 decided to start my nesses, perhaps students will soon have an Nathan Brown Brlana Kauffman own company because it's needed," he easier time getting hired and find school bills AS ■ H)lTO» m HAPHIC DL>i'. .N said. "We need more startups whether the less daunting. Tiffany Edwards Ryan Mercer t h e c h a m p io n w eb s ite is u n d e r (( a: iK'i .' I- ..KAPh'- i'tSlGN CONSTRUCTION CHECK US OUT ON government’s small business friendly or not." Meagan Roper John Gosslee ON FACEBOOK 4 ADAMS Is a news reporter. . -'I'VllH- )R 'JAR TOON 1ST Ashby has big aspirations for his company, Amanda Thomason Kaleo. He intends to start with advertising ;i'l A ,-..r,NMlNT

LETTER CORRIILTION BOX TO THE The Champion encourages community EDITOR members to submit letters to the editor on any subject. Letters should not exceed 400 words and must be typed and signed. The deadline Is Send letters to: In the previous issue of the Liberty Champion, there were some factual errors. 5 p.m. Friday. Letters and columns that appear are the opinion of the author solely, not the In “Seeking a Safe Haven: Salamanders move to find refuge from harsh weather’ Liberty Champion Champion editorial board or Liberty University. Liberty University, Box 2000, on page A? the article headline should have read "War of the Predators: Salaman­ All material submitted becomes property of Lynchburg, VA 24502 ders compote for territory at the Peaks of Otter Ridgeway.” the Champion. The Champion reserves the right to accept, reject or edit any letter received or drop off in DeMoa Hall 1035. Also, on page B5 of "Blue Ridge Pregnancy Center aims for change” the article according to the Champion stylebook, taste reads that the benefit raised $32,000. This number is incorrect and should say and the Liberty University mission statement, $250,000.

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VICTIMS amlinmijrom AI "You have complete strangers cheering you on "I will admit I have had a and giving you water. It gives hard time in the last couple me chills to think about, but of \vecks," she said. "But I that's Lynchburg," Joe said. really do want to love these They have thought about people. They are sutVering moving back to Lynchburg just as much as we are.” after Joe, a United States ma­ Leslie said her grandfa­ rine, finishes his enlistment ther, an avid golfer, was dedi­ in two years. He will leave in cated to prayer. January for a seven-month "He was just a nice guy,” deployment to Afghanistan. she said. ''He wanted the “i love Lynchburg. It’s best for everybody." such a community," Leslie During the wedding re­ said. ception, Baker told the cou­ The alleged attackers will ple's minister, “If I were to die face trials in the coming tonight. I'd die a happy man.” months. “He was ready to go home Joe and Leslie said they ... he really missed my will watch closely and trust grandmother," Ixslie said, God to work through a dif­ pausing for a moment. “This ficult circumstance. is how it was supposed to be. “God will have His way, This is such a huge random and His will accomplished," thing there has to be a pur­ Joe said. “He's going to com­ pose behind it.” plete His plan.” The Gahagans visited friends in Lynchburg last ♦ PARKER is a news LOVE FOR LYNCHBURG — Despite the brutal murder of her grandfather, Liberty Alumni Leslie Gaha- reporter. weekend. Tlicy ran the Vir­ gan and husband Joe Gahagan still enjoy the city of Lynchburg. ginia Ten-Miler downtown.

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MELINDA ZOSH Both Dimond and Cary ap­ ing, 'Hey, do your homework.'" mzosh(§)llberty.edu plaud the Lynchburg Police l^imond hopes to give back Department for monitoring the to the city that offered her Murders in Lynchburg are downtown business district and opportunities during col­ not common, according to other p.irts of the city lege, she said. A native ot Mi­ City Council Member H. Cary. “Tlie police can’t be on every ami, she has chosen to stay in George Baker’s murdpr early last street corner, but they were- (at Lynchburg and manage two month was an exception, he said. the crime scene) immediately,” restaurants here. "(Downtown) is crime free Cary said. "1 want to raise my family with the exception of Mr. Baker," He hopes that the recent here some day," she said. Cary said. “There have been a murder is “isolated," he -said. Cary feels safe bringing his tew minor incidents, but not “I hope future events don’t family downtown, he said. anything that would give you prove me wrong," Cary said. “I would not hesitate to take cause for your personal safety." Local groups proactively my kids (downtown),” Cary Liberty alumna Robin Di- review safety concerns on a said. “Main Street is relatively mond co-owns Robin Alexan­ regular basis, Cary said. Senior safe." der Restaurant downtown. For managers of the city council, , M».l INOA ZllSH DOWNTOWN SAFETY— Lynchburg Police regularly monitor the first week after the Sept. 5 members of the police and fire the dow/ntown business district and other parts of the city. ^ ZOSH is the Editor in murder, her business, declined, departments and neighborhood Chief she said. Now, her business has watch groups meet and discuss Near Cabel Street, a group ot “One ofthe things we did pick picked up again. concerns. neighbors meet with a member up on this area is that there are a “Downtown is safe,” Dimond “That’s our way of reaching of the LPD, and they talk about number of single parent homes,” said. “Lynchburg is a beautiful out, and it helps build rapport," "trouble spots” and ways to make Cary said. “When kids come city.” Cary said. the area safer, Cary said. home from school, no one is say­

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A \ I t ’ I M N i\ KAKHl Duke University controversy Former U.S. Congress­ man Bob McEwen addressed the student College Republicans to an online broadcast, showing that he was body on Sept. 29, dis­ gay when Clementi had not become public cussing the importance student group loses about his sexual orientation. His roommate of participating,in politi­ recorded him via webcam, showing a live cal elections. The charter, funding following are some broadcast of Clementi engaging in gay sexual M( KWJ-N excerpts from his speech. ABBY ARMBRUSTER acts. Once Clementi discovered the live feed, [email protected] he jumped of}'a bridge to kill himself Clearly, death as a result of bullying is not Duke University's College Republicans what anyone wants, and it is sad that tragedy Wifho is the strong man to main­ student group faces university de-charter- led to media’s coverage of the topic. While tain stability in the world? It's the ment and is under risk of being de-funded dem enti’s death is a sad example of what can United States of America, and as after the removal of its president during the happen when intolerance exists, it is a relief to such, that makes it a target. Let me spring semester. CiOnCLB IMAGB see the media covering topics that need to be assure you, America is not under 'I'he student senate of Duke University addressed. attack because it's evil; America is recently voted 20-3 to de-fund the political The scandal at Duke University is not as under attack because it stands for good. group, as ramifications to former President discussing Liberty’s taxes in 2009, which still drastic as dem enti’s, yet it still is an important Justin Robinettes impeachment in April, ac­ shows thousands ofhits on Google.com. topic that should make national headlines. Is cording to University of North Carolina’s "l.ast year. Liberty University withdrew its there a reason that the media is specifically I he only way that wealth can The Daily Tar Heel. endorsement of College Democrats because not covering the topic? Speaking from expe­ be created is in a free market, in a Robinette had been president for a year the club supported a candidate that did not rience, Liberty has received national head­ free exchange. and then ran unopposed this spring before share the university's views on the sanctity lines over less controversial topics, so hearing his impeachment three weeks later. of life and traditional marriage,” Chancellor of Duke University’s situation through the Robinette compiled e-mails and other Jerry Falwell Jr. said. grapevine is a shock. C»an a criminal create wealth? evidence to show that his impeachment was “Liberty and delegated the governance of The lack of coverage leads one to believe No. Can the government create based on his sexual orientation, not due to its student clubs to VP Mark Hine, who act­ that there could be an agenda by the media, wealth? No. Therefore, when you hear a politician say how he's go­ unprofe-ssional conduct as the College Re­ ed on behalf of the school. This year, Duke either for acceptance of gays in leadership or ing to create a job, he cannot cre­ publicans stated, according to Duke Univer­ University is withdrawing its endorsement of a hate against the College Republicans — the ate a job. He can only take a job sity’s The Chronicle. College Republicans because the club is not former not being likely that someone else had. 'I'he remaining College Republican supporting the university’s position on gay By de-funding the student group, Duke members wrote a list containing Robinette’s rights. Duke has delegated the governance is indirectly showing its acceptance toward wrongdoings, including failure to call meet­ of student clubs to its student senate, which is gay rights. Although it does not change one’s w very time we use our right to ings and attempting to fix club elections. acting on behalf of the school. leadership due to their sexual orientation, the vote to take from one group to What is more shocking than the allega­ "Liberty's action was front page news and school’s response declares its acceptance of give to another, we are in the pro­ tions of Robinette’s impeachment is the lack Liberty was criticized widely in the main­ gay and lesbian students on campus. cess of destroying our very per­ of news coverage on the topic. When Lib­ stream press. Duke’s action was only discov­ While the fine line between tolerance and sonal liberties. erty University otticially did not endorse the ered after an extensive internet search by Dr. acceptance is walked daily, media should College Democrats student club last year, it Barry Moore at Liberty Something is wrong bring these issues to light to reduce ignorance O'f f all the economic systems was covered by Newsweek, CBS News and with this picture.” on the topic. known to man, the most benefi­ the Washington Post among countless other Considering the topic ot bullying and in­ The lack of coverage by national media cial has been the American pri­ minor news sources - Duke’s situation has tolerance due to sexual orientation, the me­ sources implies where they stand on politics vate enterprise system...Govern- not been covered by any major news source, dia is giving much to the topic, as more and as well. ment cannot create jobs, it can other than the Huffington Post and local stu­ more cases of intolerance have surfaced in the only re-distribute what somebody dent newspapers. past few weeks. The most recent example is ♦ Armbruster is the opinion editor. else makes. l.iberty also received national coverage seen in Rutgers University student Tyler d e ­ when Americans United wrote a press release menti. He committed suicide last week due C-ighty-five percent of the mil- lenial generation voters believe LETTER TO THE EDITOR that the answer to our problem is more government. Well, it's im­ portant for us to make it clear that Response to'China to lift one child ban' the answer to our problem is not more government, the answer is L)ear Editor, wants to hide behind the title of “champion the Chinese government has inflicted on her more freedom. Recently the Champion (Sept. 21 issue) for a woman's right to choose" or "the savior people. 1 say that we should be praying to pre­ posted an opinion piece on the one-child of the world from overpopulation." vent this horrible crime against these people. ban in China, i'here were various portions of Here's the principle; The greater On an aside note, overpopulation is a lie We do not need to find a solution to overpop­ the government, the greater the that article that I felt needed to be addressed. that is used to defend abortions — especially ulation; we need to pray for God’s mercy to poverty. The greater the freedom, I would like to respond to the following the racially motivated ones. The enemies of fall on the people being oppressed by China’s the greater the wealth. That's all statement that the opinion editor made. She human life claim that if we continue to repro­ vicious policy of death. This is something politics is. wrote, “Now, China is re-thinking their strat- duce then we will destroy ourselves; so, we that I felt needed to be addressed. eg)’, since the strict ban has prevented 400 must stop having children. 1 am in no way condemning your opinion million births since 1979." In addition, if it is true, why should we not editor, however, for future articles, please do ^hen (politicians) say 'we're To this 1 say respectfully, what a beauti­ start with China? Are the Chinese any less not hide the truth. If an article is going to be going to take from them,' and it ful euphemism for abortion. It is not the valuable than our precious Western society? written about issues such as this, then it needs sounds noble, the truth of the prevention of 400 million babies; it is the Can we honestly print articles that tout popu­ to be addressed exactly as it is. This is the matter is: it's theft. slaughter of 400 million babies. It is sadden­ lation control in China without becoming death of countless innocent pre-born chil­ ing that your opinion editor has bought into outraged? What if your opinion editor had dren. 0 y doing what is right, the future the euphemistic style of pro-choice language. written an article about fines, sterilization and can be just as bright. When one starts using their style then, ulti­ forced abortions here in the United States? Respectfully, mately the fight is lost. Why do we not cry out for our Chinese God bless, rhe enemy of a pre-born child does not brothers and sisters? Sean T. Maguire,' 13 want women to know that it is the enemy; it God knows the pain and the suffering that

does not have to worry about homework, tights with friends because we are told that we are not good enough. and well, the realities of the world! By this point, fairy tales are long forgotten, and we have For 4-year-olds, come Christmas time Santa Claus is their settled for less than what we deserve in a partner, in a job, new best friend, and when they lose their little teeth, they and in life in general. dream of the tooth fairy who will take their teeth and leave W hy should we stop believing in the unbelievable? We crisp, one-dollar bills in their place. have a choice. 1 remember being that child, the one who believed in Be Cinderella who turned into a beautiful princess, and happily-ever afters and Prince Charmings. Trust me, I was do not let the “ugly stepsisters” tell you that you are not also convinced that there really was a one-inch high person pretty enough. named Thumbelina (if only that little person really existed Ifyou have not found Prince Charming or John Smith, do Wouldn't it be nice if fairy tales were real? 'I’hat thought so she could help me do my work). not settle for Mr. Right Now. suddenly hit me this summer. My hairdresser Sara was cut­ You probably remember being that kid, too. Those days It seems like we could learn more from a 4-year-old kid ting and coloring my hair, and her daughter was watching a consisted of more than believing in magic and pixie-dust. than meets the eye. Walt Disney movie in the living room (not the Pixar ones. When you're a kid, you dream about your future career. Think more old school, like the Lion King). Nothing is stopping you from becoming an astronaut or a 1 could not help but hear her enthusiasm. Her laughter famous singer. could have filled the entire house. Then, one day, we wake up and realize that that future re­ MZOSH^U«ERTY.EOU Then she showed me her Woody and Buzz Light Year ac­ ally was only a dream. We give up on flying to the moon, tion figures, and her e)'es were twinkling with delight. She and we settle for mediocrity and routines. We stop trying. O ctober 5, 2 0 1 0 OPINION A 5 / L iberty C hampion Kim Jong-il picks son i\>N(iRFSSIONAI Ml^ARINti as North Korea successor Colbert creates laughs

ANDREW GULA cer Institute, the five-year survival JENNA SHOFFNER [email protected] jlshoffner(|>liberty.edu ery day in a field, Colbert said hor­ valuable rate of a pancreatic cancer is 5.5 per­ rid jobs mean immigrants invari­ m i n d s The youngest son of Kim Jong-il, cent, which would explain Kim Jong- Congress recently had a very un­ ably have no rights. had been the leader of North Korea, was pro­ il’s need to promote his son. usual, yet well-known speaker What Colbert fails to recog­ put to moted to a military general on Sept. Daniel Pinkston, a senior analyst Comedian Stephen Colbert nize is that illegal immigrants do work on 27, a clear sign that he is to succeed and expert at the International Cri­ gave a testimony on migrant labor not have any rights, as indicated this is­ his father as the country’s leader sis Group, found the idea of pancre­ issues during a hearing of Congress by the label “illegal." In fact, illegal sue, and Kim Jong-un has, for his entire atic cancer difficult to believe. He ex­ referred to as “Protecting America's immigrants pawn off the society probably life, remained one of the most elu­ plained that the information was so Harvest” Sept. 24. The hearing was that generations worked so hard c o u I d sive people on the planet. Only one delicate that any definitive diagnosis for the House Judiciary Commit­ to build, and take away the rights of h a v e coi lii^m photograph of him has ever been re­ is "a little odd.” tee’s Subcommittee on Immigra­ America’s legal citizcns. m a d e leased, and it was taken in his adoles­ “This kind of information would tion, Citizenship, Refugees, Border On the other hand, legal im­ more progress before C.’ongress cent years, Even his age is unknown not be shared easily or casually (But) Security and International Law, ac­ migrants are welcome to live and than Colbert, — he is believed to be about 27 or it would explain a lot of tilings that cording to the Huffington Post. prosper in America. Immigrants Member of the immigration 28, although there is no way of prov­ may be going on internally: the rapid­ Colbert testified with United who enter and live in a lawfully subcommittee Congressman Jason ing the educated guesses. ness of some of their actions over the Farm Worker’s president Arturo way can only add to the prosperity ChafVetz (R-Utah) lamented his “No one knows what he looks like, past (year) or so, with the attempted Rodriguez at his side. Colbert’s of America by making worthwhile hard work being passed over for but it is certain that he indeed exists satellite launch, nuclear test and mis­ testimony was based on his experi­ contributions. Colbert’s five-minute comcdy ses­ and is slated to be the next leader," sile tests,” Pinkston said, according to ence with UFW ’s "Tike Our Jobs" Furthermore, Colbert’s presence sion. professor at Seoul National Univer­ the Guardian. c a m p a ig n , in Congress was inappropriate Hu- "It’s just unfortunate i've spon­ sity Tae-Gyun Park said, according to Unfortunately, this will most likely which urged mor is positive, sored close to a dozen bills that deal ABC News; not afTect the long-temi ftiture of Aniericans to Perhaps the concept is even in Congress, seriously with immigration," Chaf- The news of Kim Jong-un's pro­ North Korea. With Kim Jong-un take the job old-fashioned, but in but Colbert took fetz said, according to CBS News, motion came prior to a gathering set to follow in his father’s footsteps, of farm labor- today's increasingly too many distaste­ “and none of them have been of the ruling Workers' Party in the the control of North Korea will only ers for a day profane culture, ful liberties by brought up for discussion. None.” North Korean capital of Pyongyang change hands within the same family according to propriety must be referring to a colo­ However, America is in an on Monday, Sept. 27. This seemingly “When things really get tough — CBS News. preserved. noscopy ot his, as age fascinated with the fame and when the leader gets ill — it is the sudden move by Kim Jong-il declar­ While ,, well as the need glamour of celebrities. Hopefully ing his third and youngest as his heir family that starts to circle the wag­ C olbert’s ' for roughage in his Colbert's Congressional appear­ is, by no means, a surprise to analysts ons," an Alexandria-based analyst presence in diet. ance is not a precursor to a trend of or experts around the world. specializing in Nortli Korean leader­ Congress certainly made a splash, .Pediaps the concept is old- celebrity accountability within the In 2008, Kim Jong-il suffered a ship Ken Gause said according to the feedback on Comedy Central’s fashion, but in today's increasingly government. stroke, which made him consider Washington Post. mock-conservative was mixed. profane culture, propriety must be Colbert's testimony is protected succession. It was-soon after this that “We have seen this in Iraq, in the While Colbert appeared to display preserved. * by the First Amendment, He is he placed Kim Jong-un into the same last years of the Saddam regime. It a genuine concern for migrant la­ Speaker of the House Nancy Pe- free to speak his opinion in court, position in which he began his po­ seems to me not an accident that bor issues, his expertise and appro­ losi said that it is "great” a celebrity on Comedy Central’s "The Col­ litical career. According to reports, his the day before tliey make party ap­ priateness was questionable. like Colbert “can bring attention to bert Report" or any other medium health is continuing to worsen. pointments, they make the bloodline Colbert’s experience came from an important issue like immigra­ of his choice. However, Congress Rumors surfaced in 2009 about appointments,” Gause said. “That is one day working on a farm picking tion," according to the Washington would do well to seek wiser counsel KimJong-il's absence from the public a clear signal to what is happening vegetables. He gave no insight other Post. If bringing attention to -,in is­ from more informed and dedicated spotlight. Reports from undisclosed here: the Kim family is still in con­ than the difficulty of the job. sue takes a comedian in Congress sources, and to leave the laughs to informants claimed that Kim Jong-il trol.” While the difficulty of the job is talking about his personal dietary television. was suffering from pancreatic cancer ^ GULA is an opinion writer. not to be taken for granted, and few need for roughage, then our coun­ ♦ SHOFFNER Is an opinion According to die U.S. National Can­ people voluntarily work all day ev­ try is in intellectual danger Far more writer.

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Paniel Oossnian's hos­ pital riHim was a revolving Joor of Iriciuls tour weeks ago. As C^rossnian, a sopho­ more, waited on test results tor what he thought was mononucleosis, friends trom his hall tloodcd his room. When Clrossman was alone, doctors came to him with the diagnosis; lympho­ - ‘ '\V blastic leukemia. % • , ^ i “'lb say that I wasn't scared would he a lie,' Crossman said. “I didn't know what to think. I iowever, it is in those exact times, when we have no idea what to do, that Ciod works in mighty and heauti- tul ways." Crossman prayetl and be­ gan reading Psalm 118. "It's an incredible passage that talks about giving thanks to the Lord, no matter the cir­ cumstance because of his un­ failing love," said (.’rossman, a spiritual life director (SLD) on hall M26-2. "Once 1 read those words, ni)j cries imme­ PitoTo I'novmpii SURROUNDED BY SUPPORT — (Above) Daniel Crossman, fourth from left, poses for a picture with friends during the RA and SLD banquet diately turned from fear and this year. (Below) Daniel Crossman (left) and fellow prayer leader Rich Matthews, who stepped up to SLD after Crossman left, sit at the top of anguish to joy, thankfulness Mount Pleasant during a camping trip last Easter. and utter peace.” Crossman's parents tlew given guys on the hall more to really embrace what God from South Dakota to boldness in their taith,” Fish is trying to teach me through Lynchburg the next day Af­ .said. this." ter spending the weekend in Over 65 students visited Crossman plans to return the hospital, Crossman tlew Crossman in the hospital, to Liberty next fall and may home to battle cancer Fish said. take online classes this spring. "1 am very blessed com­ "It was humbling for me Miller said Crossman’s pared to many other cancer to see the impact he had," friends keep in touch with patients. My type of cancer said Campus Pastor Michael him. is very treatable and curable," Miller, who worked closely "Daniel's impact is evident Crossman said. with Crossman. “Llis attitude by just how positive the guys Crossman and his mom has just been remarkable. He are,” Miller said, "'fliere is a are staying with relatives in has been an example to guys lot ot trust in the Lord to see Denver, Colo., tor the tirst on his tloor." him through it." tew weeks ot chemotherapy Crossman is grateful for Crossman is also drawing treatments, which includes the support. strength trom God daily, he taking tour medications. "1 cannot explain the said. Doctors inject two drugs depth of love and care my “This is part of God’s plan. into a major artery weekly hall mates, tellow students He has been preparing me It is an exhaustive regime and start have shown me dur­ for this. But I will not be able ot painiul treatments and ing this," Crossman said. to get through this without procedures, including bone As expected, Crossnian him," Crossman said. “In tact, marrow samples and spinal has good ,uid dirticult days. I would be a complete wreck taps. He is blessed with a sup­ right now if it were not for Despite the obstacles, portive tamily, which also in- him and the people he’s put (.’rossman trusts in the Lords ckkles two younger brothers, into my lite." plan. he said. ♦ PARKER Is a reporter Josh l-'ish, (.'rossman's Res­ “God uses these tragedies for the Liberty Champion ident Assistant (R/\), said his just to glority Him. That exaniple has united the hall. should be our ultimate pur­ “It's really brought oiir hall pose to bring honor to Him," together His example has (."rossman said. "My hope is PlIOKl l*ROVll>FJ) Ruling Liberty: How the rules have changed since 1971

CRYSTAL HEAVNER AND SARAH callei.1 demerits. After 50 demerits. Towns Students should also realize where the Lib­ services each semester, even when they were STOCKSLAGER would stand up in chapel and read the delin- erty Way came from to truly appreciate where signed out for the weekend. [email protected] and (.juent student’s name. it is now. Another major change came when admin­ scstocl(siager(^liberty.edu "Alter 1 read that name, 1 would also say to According to the 1974 to 1975 edition of istration changed the rule that discouraged Although students sometimes gawk and the student, 'Ifyou don't have a place to sleep the Liberty Way, men were required to wear students from marrying during the school gripe about the rules at Liberty University, tonight, you can sleep on my tront room a tie and professional clothing from betore year or over breaks. If the couple chose to policies here have evolved considerably since couch,’" Towns said. breakfast until the end of classes every day marry, however, written approval from both the school's tormation to make lit’e easier One student who ended up on Towns' and no long hair or t'acial hair was allowed. parents and a consultation with the dean of tor everyone. couch was Kirk Nowery who is now the'di­ Women were to wear dresses to class and students was required. ’['he tirst statement ot the first Liberty rule rector of .Samaritans Purse. church, and the dresses had to tall below two Although many things about Liberty have book was: Attending l.ynchburg Baptist Col­ One Liberty policy that produces groans inches above the middle ot the knee. changed over the years, one thing that will not lege IS a privilege, and there are policies, and and sighs tor students is dress code. Today attendance for Convocation is re­ be compromirfl'd is its unwavering commit­ you will want to keep the policies and rules President for Student AtVairs since April quired three days a week. However the Lib­ ment to a biblical foundation. at the college to retlect- the spiritual life that Dr Mark Hine chimes in trom the ad­ erty Way for the 1974 to 1975 school year “Some of the preferential or 'house rules,’ we expect ot all students and the type ot lite- ministrative standpoint to put the issue of reads, “Students are required to attend Sunday have changed, but not the rules dealing with style that )'ou will li\'e after you graduate from dress code into perspective tor those who morning and evening services at T'homas biblical or ethical offenses," Vice President for Lynchburg l^aptist (. 'ollege,' Towns said. have qualms with it. Road Baptist Church and Wednesday eve­ Executive Projects and Media Relations and T'he set of policies was not dubbed " I'he "'I'here are far larger issues in life on which ning services. Students must also attend all Campus Pastor Johnnie Moore said. l.ibeity Way until 1974 when the University to dwell. 'I'here will be many instances in life chapel sessions." changed its name to Liberty Baptist (.’ollege, where we are asked to do things we would This mandatory church attendance con­ ♦ HEAVNER and STOCKSLAGER are according; to t.'o-Founder and V'ice President |ierhaps not prefer doing, but as long as the)’ tinued through the 70s, 80s and 90s. In the news reporters lilmer Towns. are not illegal/immoral, the more important 1982 to 1984 Liberty Way students were pro­ (.'Originally the reprimands ot today were question is, how do 1 handle this?" Hine said. hibited from missing more than two TT^BC' A 7 / L iberty C hampion NEWS O ctober 5, 2 0 1 0 Creation Hall floods...again

MELINDA ZOSH He saw the damage this summer and telt [email protected] frustrated for the alumni and students who dedicated hours of volunteer time every week Senior Sammyc Spillar was walking arranging the shelves, he said. Spillar often through the back hallway of DeMoss two worked until 3 a.m. some days, she said. weeks ago, on the way to study in the biology “It’s just disheartening to have something department. that looks great and ... can glorify God and is She had just stepped out of the sudden rain­ just ruined,” Hubbard said. storm when a familiar face greeted her Two alumni donated $350 combined to "I saw one of the professors, and 1 said This items that are now ruined, Hubbard said. weatlicr is crazy,'” Spillar said. “It is extremely discouraging for them to see Then the professor pointed farther down their work ruined," Hubbard said. the hall, and Spillar suddenly realized that It took several volunteers weeks to recreate instead of escaping the rain, she was about to the crcation hall the first time, DeWitt said. walk right into it, she said. Students remade several documents electron­ “He said,'You haven’t seen the hallway yet,'" ically that were not saved, Hubbard said. Spillar said. “1 thought, ‘Oh my gosh,' because DeWitt is not sure how long it will take I forgot the last time that it happened." them to assemble it again, but Spillar is con­ DeMoss Hall flooded twice during the cerned that more water might leak onto the summer and again Wednesday Sept. shelves. 22 just before 6 p.m., Director of Cre­ “We could come in tomorrow ation Studies David DeWitt said. and ceiling tiles could be com­ “During the summer, everything 7 pletely soaked,” Spillar said. (on one side of the hall) was ruined, inches Hubbard wonders what will because there was no one here to sal­ happen next time and what will vage it," DeVVitt said. septemberrain; happen to the creation hall, he said. W hen people saw the flooding this LYNCHBURG Students stopped on the way time, both faculty and students rushed to class, looking at replications of to help, DeWitt said. He called LUPD dinosaur bones and reading about and building services as soon as he saw the them, Hubbard said. He hopes to see that flooding. ministry continue without the rain interfer­ “There was no way that 1 could have done ing, he said. this alone,” DeWitt said. 'A whole slew ot stu­ “The creation museum is for both Chris­ dents were vvalking through and said ‘Can 1 tians, to attract them to learning more about help? What can 1 do?’” creationism, and to defend the basic beliefs Spillar cleaned up the wet papers and^nod- that we have as creationists and Christians,” els that biology students re-created after the Hubbard said. first ones were destroyed. As students were placing black garbage bags . “it is hard to describe the damage that’s over the empty shelves, DeWitt pondered been done," Spillar said. on the way in which the items within those Her paper mache giraffe was ruined, along shelves were destroyed. with dozens of other similar paper mache “It’s quite ironic to have a creation museum models and papers, she said. destroyed by a flood,” DeWitt said. “It still kind of looks like a giratTe but the According to the Director of Field Opera­ water has done a tet of damage,” Spillar said. tions Scott Starnes, the issue will be resolved Senior Nathan Hubbard, who is also study­ by adding a gutter system and a base coat of ing biology and pre-med, immediately helped uniflex which helps seal the roof Work was clear the shelves, and one thought was run­ scheduled to begin Monday ning through his head, he said. “Oh no, here we go again," Hubbard said. ♦ ZOSH is the Editor in Chief.

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CAT HEWETT know them, get situated back in our new [email protected] house," Porter said. Ik’cause he came back later, Porter par­ Sergeant Havid 1,. Porter ot the I 116lli In­ ticipated in the official homecoming for the fantry Ikttalion has served two tours ol duty 1-1! 6th battalion at the National Guard ar­ in Iraq, liven tluuigh his first tour was almost mory in Lynchburg Aug. 25,2010. twice as long as his second, I’orter said his “It was a huge honor tor me because 1 got most recent tour felt much longer to carry our company colors in," Porter said. " rhe tirst time I had been divorced about As soon as we got off the bus, wc marched in two years, and it was a dilferent situation for and I was literally the first person people got me, I was single,” I’orter said. ''This time it was to see as (we) came home and 1 was the first a lot shorter tour, it felt longer because 1 was person to hear the cheers of the crowd as 1 was away from my wife and my children." walking in and 1 was trying to fight back tears.” I’orter left behind his pregnant wile, I'ami- While in Irac], Porter worked in the opera­ lyn 'Phompson Porter, and two daughters, tions center. He was the non-commissioned Ik'thany Porter ami Alexis 'Phompson. ollicer in charge ot coordinating all ot the Porter said that even though he and his tcl- combat operations tor his company while sta­ low soldiers could communicate with tamily tioned in Iraq. Now that he is home. Porter is and friends online giving them an advan­ getting to know his daughter, Hadassah Porter tage over soldiers of other wars, who would who was born while Porter was in Irat] - receive letters once ever)’ month or two and help home school Alexis. the added communication almost made the Porter loves teaching the Bible course. time drag by slower. "1 just love sitting down with her and teach­ "1 would still hear about a lot of the things ing her about scripture,” Porter said. "It is inter­ going on here, but wouldn't bo able to do esting, having to take these biblical principles Pni»r(^ Puovihri) anything about it," Porter said. "It kind ol and break them down so that a kindergartner HONOR AND FAMILY — (Top left) SGT David Porter presents his company colors at helped me learn to put a lot ot trust in Clod, can understand them, it is really something I the 1-116th homecoming celebration. (Top right) Porter marrying his wife,Tamilyn that I am not Superman, Superdad or Super­ am not used to, but it is fun.”” Thompson. (Bottom) Porter with his wife and two youngest daughters, Alexis and husband and that 1 can'l do everything even if Porter said that I ladassah is helping him to Hadassah at the battalion homecoming at the Lynchburg armory. 1 was here." keep the long hours he kept in the Army by was not having to constantly be on high alert. looking over my shoulder constantly." Porter, a pastoral leadership major, came keeping him up late and waking him up early "Being over there you have to have a con­ Porter plans on finishing his undergradu­ back after the other Liberty students he "I can’t make mommy do all the work," Por­ stant state of awareness because anything can ate work at Liberty then getting his Masters .served with becau.se he is not taking classes ter said. "It feels a little bit ditVerent because 1 happen at any time," Porter said. "We could be of Divinity and becoming a chaplain in the this semester am home so 1 should be able to sleep in, but mortared or have rockets shot into the base. It armed forces. "I am taking this semester off just because (1 ladassah) has other ideas." is definitely more relaxed (here) and it took ♦ HEWETT is the news editor. 1 want to spend time with my family get to Porter said the hardest thing to adjust to a little while and there are times where 1 am

New Dining Options for Students on South Campus

ALLYSSA HINCKLE cash and credit, l.iborty Dining”s vendor also two weeks ago and the food vendors began “There are not enough options," Green ahlnckle@)llberty.edu takes meal points. I'he Ltirector of Retail O p­ moving towards a reality said. "1 like that they re going to put up the erations at Liberty University Diningjay Car­ According to Falwell, adding more dining trailors — it's good food, it's worth the meal Students living on C’ampus South now penter expects both to eventuall)’ take meal options for Campus South has been in dis­ points." have new dining options, (.Campus Pas­ points. The pricing will remain consistent cussion tor over a year 'Phere were plans to Pugh welcomes all student comments or tor Johnnie Moore announced in Monday with the usual on-campus pricing, with items build a tree standing dining hall before, but suggestions. Some of the best ideas and im­ mornings Convocation. running between $3 and $6. circumstances prevented it. 'Fhe vendors are provements on dining actually come from There are two new lood vendors for stu "What were trying to do is just provide the meant to be a temporary solution. students and their input. Carpenter added. dents to choose trom. One vendor will house students with another option on the circle be­ Food available at Liberty University Din­ Students can e-mail comments or sugges­ Liberty University 1 lining, .said L .eneral h Ian cause right now all that's over there is the Key­ ings vendor will be an assortment of hot tions to libertydining.edu. ager ot Liberty LIniversity Pining Poug Pugh. hole," said Pugh. "Lvon though we've added a sandwiches, tries, drinks and various combos. I'he second foo(j vendor will bo lor different lot ol new items to the menu over there to try The menu will change throughout the sea­ ♦ HINCKLE is a news writer. sub vendors, including L'>omino's. to accommodate, it’s still not real convenient sons and depending on vendors. Carpenter I ho vendors' grand opening was Monday for some ot the students living on other parts said. at p.m. and will bo open Monday through of the Circle.” "It will be more than just the convenience 1-riday with dining hours Irom p.m. to '■) p.m. Chancellor Jerry l-'alwell Jr. has boon aware store options that are largely at the Keyhole,” Both vendors can be lound on the south of comments and requests concerning a lack Carpenter said. side ot 1 Hirm with a small seating area of of dining options on Campus South. He Senior Jodiann Green lived on Campus picnic tables that seat about 15 people. They worked with the Hirector of Auxiliary Ser­ Last and the Hill before moving to Campus are in the place ot the basketball courts. vices Lee Beaumont to solve the problem. South. She has been less than impressed with I’ho vendors lake l-lamos C!ash, as well as Beaumont contacted Liberty Dining about the dining options on Campus South. FLAMES IGNITE UNDER FIREWORKS Newest addition wins six In historic first meet Liberty’s new swimming team takes six out of eleven events

DERRICK BATTLE [email protected] , The Liberty Flames women’s swimming team began their first season at home against the Campbell University Fighting Camels. This is one of only two meets being held at Liberty this season, so it was important for the Flames to take advantage of the home field. Under Coach Jake Shellenberger the Flames hoped to start the inaugural game on CRUISE CONTROL — Chris Summers gets by Savannah State defenders with a little blocking help from his friends. a positive note. A capacity crowd filled 5^ the LaHaye Aquatics Cen­ ter to see the first women's Explosive WIN swim meet as ’ ' a part of Divi- ’• : ' sion I sports at Flames light up Liberty C am pbell ^ scoreboard, University en- • fireworks lit the sky tered the new season starting off fresh from NATE BROWN a number six ' ' [email protected] ranking last The Liberty Flames improved their year. 2010 playoff campaign by dismantling The Lady Savannah State University in a 52-14 Flames won landrush Saturday six out of 11 - ' In an offensive outpouring, Liberty for­ events which - A got their road-weary woes, suffering losses included b< to Robert Morris and James Madison medley events.

University and came home to more than C h r is M abes The 200- ^ j 19,000 welcoming fans and a newly-molt­ yard medley NICE'HANS' — German tight end Matthias Wrede enjoys his first career recep­ ed mascot under a firework-streaked sky tion and touchdown Saturday. which was made up of Dani Fletcher, Amber 'A lot of good things happened today,” Kerico, Hannah Yacynch and Kati Masters Liberty head coach Danny Rocco said. Brown and the hands of Chris Summers. Liberty was almost completely sym­ was won by the Lady Flames as well as the In a distinct change of success. Liberty Over 70 percent of Liberty's offense came metrical against Savannah State, throwing 200-yard freestyle medley with the team of running back tandem SirChauncey Hol­ through the air, contrary to what Rocco for 276 yards, and rushing for 288. Lindsey Romkes, Sarah McCorkle, Emily loway and Chase Barnett cruised through and his staff expected at the beginning of Holloway enjoyed 140 yards on the Mudd, and Bethany Wakeley Although the massive holes cleared by the offensive line the season. ground for the Flames, a first for the red- Lady Flames won many of events, they still led by captain Soeren Wendland and by “In order for us to do what we have set shirt sophomore. were not able to defeat the Fighting Camels, 1, fullback Nathan Revell. out to do, we have to have [balance]. We losing 111-94. Coming into Saturday's game. Liberty' have to have that run game. We have to See FOOTBALL on B2 offense was carried by the arm of Mike have the play action pass,” Rocco said. See SWIMMING onB3 Curtain opens on newest Liberty addition

struction behind schedule. New additions Because of the delays, the to stadium are stadium was not able to be re-opened on the first home a "huge leap" game, like Liberty Athletics i' had hoped. But thanks to h fP " the hard work of the con­ a KELLY MARVEL struction team from Branch [email protected] & Associates, the stadium mmttr The grand re-opening of was able to be built in an ex­ the newly renovated Williams tremely timely manner. so much to the university Stadium ended with a bang “I think its shows a com­ “I think it went exception­ C hr is M abes Saturday night. A 15-minute ally well,” Athletic Director mitment to being who Chan­ LOOKING UP— The lights are bright and the stands full for the grand re-opening of display of fireworks was shot Jeff Barber said. “They didn’t cellor Falwell wants it to be the newly expanded Arthur S. Williams Stadium. off toward the end of the have a whole lot of time to do and what Dr, Falwell set this game to celebrate the new what they did and they have school out to be,” Barber said, The press tower is five in the tower, all of which the capacity of Williams Sta­ addition of the press tower to been absolutely fantastic.” “When you have outstanding stories tall, featuring a new have been sold for the 2010 dium from 12,000 to 19,200, Liberty Athletics. The new press tower and facilities, it shows a commit­ concessions concourse on season. The fifth floor is the Barber said that seeing the The construction of the additional seating has been a, ment and it validates you’re the ground level.. The new press level, fully equipped completed press tower brings press tower began in January long-time dream of Liberty commitment to being suc­ Flames Club floor is the sec­ with broadcast-ready cable the entire Liberty commu­ Delays due to snow and in­ Athletics and its completion, cessful and doing things the ond largest banquet facility in boxes for television and radio. nity together clement weather set the con­ according to Barber, means right way,” Virginia. There are 18 suites The additional seating takes See STADIUM o«B3 October 5, 2 0 1 0 SPORTS Liberty C hampion/ B 2 Cheerleaders Liberty Spirit spreadin, crowd pleasin Athletics JESSICA YOUNG successful. inducts five Jyoung12@llberty edu "I love my two teams and Spurts Fans know the in- what they are trying to ac­ t.iimnis debate surrounding complish," Sydnor said. “I into Hall of cheerleaders. Are cheerlead­ think it IS so imperative to ers athletes, or not athletes? have two teams so the pro­ Fame I lowever, most ot those en­ gram can continue to grow." gaged in such debates are not Sydnor has impressed a Liberty Athletics inducted five alumni in the Ath­ aware ol the work, prepara­ significant affect on her ath­ letics Hall of Fame at a banquet on Friday to culmi­ tion and talent it takes to be letes and her influence is ap­ nate the Hall of Fdme Weekend. a Liberty University cheer­ parent in her three years at Athletics Director JefFBarber announced in Janu­ leader. I -iberty ary 2009 that there would be an Athletics Hall of C.'ontiary to stereotype, "[Sydnor] knows the po­ Fame. 'Fhe first class was inducted in September the Liberty's cheerleading tential we have and holds us 2009. squads' practices do not to that standard," Chelsea This year’s class of inductees included Theresa merely consist of learning Andrews said. "Jenny has re­ Bream, Gina Gibson Richard.son, Lee Guetterftian, and rehearsing dance rou­ ally had a great impact on the Chip Smith and Al Worthington. tines, cheers and chants. Reg­ growth ofthis program in just Bream was Liberty’s first true female standout stu- ular practices take place three the lew years she's been here." dent-athlete, according to the Hall of Fame Website. days a week lor two hours Sydnor grew up as a gym­ She excelled in basketball and volleyball from 1987 and weight lifting sessions nast, but upon coming to to 1993. She still holds three volleyball records and ami workouts are two days a Liberty she started cheer- two women's basketball records. Bream was an alter­ week lor an hour and a half! leading. She understands that nate for the U.S. Olympic handball team in 1992. " VVe do not have an 'of fsea­ cheerleaders do not generally Richardson was a five-time All-American in track son like other sports teams. have an outstanding reputa­ and field, receiving honors in the long jump and the We practice and cheer from tion, but she aims to assist her 4x100 relay. She placed fourth at the NCAA Divi­ August until April,” Molly- squads in implementing the sion II outdoor championships in 1983. She still C Catherine (ioodson said. desires of tlod's will in their FIRED UP — Liberty's cheerleaders add to the exciting holds the indoor and outdoor long jump records for Performing in front of oth­ everyday lives. atmosphere of Flames athletics. Liberty’s track and field. ers IS a complex skill to mas­ “Lach year my foremost Guettemian was a highly successful left-handed ter, but some lind the rush goal is to build a team of the LU cheerleading squads. this amazing opportunity to pitcher for the Flames baseball team. He is the all- and the adrenaline exhilarat- athletes that are unified in Liberty cheerleaders are as­ represent our school." Megan time leader in games started (47), complete games ing. Christ," Sydnor said. sociated with the PACE Neff said. (30), shutouts (7), wins (29) and innings pitched "My favorite part about Notes of encouragement program, the Hill City Youth Andrew Jordan is proud (334.2). He ranks second in school history in career cheering at a game is being and l^ible verses are often giv­ Cheerleaders, and the Chris­ to be apart of the Liberty ERA with 3.07. He was drafted by the Seattle Mari­ close to the game and in front en to the athletes to remind tian Cheerleaders of America co-ed squad and considers ners in the fourth round of the 1981 MLB Draft. He of thousands of people sup­ them their coaches support competition that is hosted at the team to be a family “Its lasted 11 years in the major leagues, playing for the porting our athletes," Laura and are praying for them. I,LI every year. different than high scho,ol, in Mariners, New York Yankees, New York Mets and St. Massey said. Sydnor's favorite part "I’he all-girls squad, LU that most people think it is re­ Louis Cardinals. Liberty has two cheerlead­ about coaching at Liberty is Red Squad, is looking for­ ally cool that you are a male Smith, the first scholarship recipient, helped Lib­ ing squads, a co-ed squail and forming relationships with ward to competing at the cheerleader," Jordan said. erty's football program get to a running start in 1973. an all-girls squad. Working her athletes. "1 am so blessed LICA C'ollege Nationals in “People actually show you Smith also holds the honor ot scoring Liberty's first with two squads may sound to be able to work with each Orlando, Fla. this year. UCA respect that you are able to touchdown in their first game. He was Liberty’s first overwhelming, but CJoach of these athlete.s," coach Jen­ College Nationals is one of throw girls in the air and do captain, MVP, leading rusher, scoring leader and let- Jennifer Sydnor shrugs off nifer Sydnor said. "They are the largest and most repu­ certaiii stunts.” terwinner. He was also liberty’s first team captain in the extra work. Her priority such a blessing to me." table college cheerleading ♦ YOUNG Is a sports baseball and led the program in batting average with is ensuring each team is pro­ Community involvement competitions. reporter. .454. vided what they need to be is an important aspect for “We are all very excited for Worthington started Liberty’s baseball program in 1974 after playing three years at Alabama and Sa t u r d a y N ig h t Lig h t s playing for five major league teams. He coached the Flames for 13 years, making him the winningest night, and at the end of the day we got our coach is program histoiy with a record of343-189- job ikine," Rocco said. 1. Worthington was named Liberty’s fifth Athletic 'I'he Flames opened the show with Director in 1983. He helped Liberty Athletics make fireworks ot their own—;jn 88-yard Dan- the jump to NCAA L')ivision 1 in 1988. Liberty's ny Broggin gallop that took the opening baseball facility was named after Worthington in liickofFback to score. A flag would deny , 1986. Broggin the points and bring the'ball back to the 49-yard line. 'I'hree plays and one FOOTBALL continuedJnm Bl minute, 17 seconds later, Mike Brown danced into the end zone for an 18-yard "It feels good. Tlianks to the linemen they did real good. score, replacing Broggin's lost points. Lib­ 'I hey helped me get open," Holloway said. erty was up 7-0 and the show went on. In Liberty’s losses to Robert Morris and James Madi­ In the first 'act' alone, Liberty tallied son, Holloway and company were stifled and had trouble five touchdowns, and 350 yards of total finding open running lanes. A fast, f^hysicaljMU front line offense. disrupted zones and chased down runners. During intermission, the audience en­ In preparation for Savannah State, Liberty players joyed Beethoven, Rihanna, Bill Withers, watched film and developed blocking schemes. and Stevie Wonder performed by the "We watched film a lot this week. We had an excellent Spirit of the Mountain Marching Band. week of practice, so doing that and blocking really well Back to Rocco's show. opened it up," Holloway said. 'llie second 'act' featured rushing per­ "Ihe Flames open conference play Oct. 9 against formances by SirChauncey Holloway Charleston Southern University for their homecoming and Chase Barnett each of whom fin­ game. ished with respective touchdowns, pass­ ing arias by 'I'yler Brennan who tossed a ♦ BROWN is the asst, sports editor. touchdown to c;hris Summers and im­ movable defense that has been the feature ot Liberty 's cast. As the finale closed and fireworks rained and shimmered overhead, the Flames took their bows. As each show has its own memorable numbers, so did this show have its num­ bers. Mike Brown throwing for 231 yards and rushing for 54, contributing four to­ BOOIVl, BOOM, WOW — Fans and players enjoyed a fireworks display at the end of the fourth quarter Saturday, welcoming football once again to tal touchdowns. Kevin Fogg registering Willianis Stadium. seven punishing tackles, 2.5 for losses. Chris Summers reeling in eight balls for west side of Arthur S. Williams Stadium, 132 yards. Savannah State's number: one NATE BROWN nbrown4@)llberty.edu were jolted by pre-game p)Totechnics more punt b\' specialist Derek Williams, and were thrilled b\' Sparky 2.0. Flames and he would have gathered more punt­ head coach Danny Rocco's team were the ing yards than the team had total yards. Paeeanti N' Is what makes football, foot­ thespians that delivered and completed Bravo. ball ‘ O nus M.sm.s A record shattering 1'^),3I4 fans found the theatre with an explosive 52-14 W ♦ BROWN is the asst, sports EXPRESS SHIPPING — Mike Brown threw four over the visiting Savannah State I'igers. then seats while taking in the enormous editor. touchdowns and carried for one against the Savan­ new press tower and club deck on the "I had a major role 1 had to play to­ nah State Tigers. B 3 / L iberty C hampion SPORTS O ctober 5, 2 0 1 0 Men's Soccer edges Coastal PETER SAWYER this shutout was great for their psawyer(|)liberty.edu momentum. “Our team is built on collective The Liberty Flames men's soc­ [defensive] responsibility," Adler cer team came home to Osborne said. “When we lose it our guys Stadium after a month on the road fight to the death to^ct it back." to S(.|ueeze past the Coastal Caro­ The Flames took 14 shots on lina Chanticleers 1 -0 Saturday the Chanticleers but it was Timo­ ItiriH HlHHY afternoon. The Flames improved thy Bullock’s single goal toward MAKING WAVES — Charter members of the new women's swimming team debuted Sat­ 6-2-1 (2-1 BSC). the end of the first half, combined urday, taking first place in more than half of the meet's events. The Flames opened the season with tight defense that allowed SWIMMING coiitinui'dfrom BI cause they placed more than we did," Shellenberger said. at home with their win over Blue- them to hold on tor victor)’. “We did great today, but we need to work on getting Throughout many of the events the Fighting Camels field Sept. 1, but have been on the “Our guys dug in toda\’ and depth tor this team,” Coach Jake Shellenberger said. placed second and third, picking up crucial points that road since. t'ound a way to be one better than In two individual events, sophomore Brye Ravettine eventually help them to win meet. “This seven game road swing Coastal,” Adler said. finished first in the 50-yard freestyle and 100-yard free­ “ It s going to take abc ut four years to build up this pro­ has strengthened our group," Adler said his overall team strat­ style events. Freshman Lindsey Romkes won the 200- gram," Shellenberger said. “We have a solid foundation Flames head coach Jeff Adler said. egy has not changed. He wants the yard freestyle with a time of 1:55.87. Wakeley finished here.” “I think it has been good for our Flames to be united and he wants second in the 1,000-yard freestyle and won the 100-yard The Lady Flames next meet is against Radford Llni- mental toughness." them to be concentrated as much butterfly The Lady Flames were very iJompetitive and versity and North Carolina A&T, Friday O ct 8. Liber­ The Flames were coming off a as he wants them to give eftort. took the lead, 57-56 at one point ty's ne.xt home meet is November 6. win on the road against VVinthrop “[We are] in a swing of our tour “Getting first place is important, but they won be­ BATTLE is a sports reporter. coming into Saturday’s game. toughest games of the year," junior Winthrop won the Big South goalkeeper Paul Gilbert said. STADIUM amtiitucil from BI tournament last year Gilbert had four saves tor the " Last year is last year,” Adler said. Flames on Saturday “I've had a number of Liberty alumni "We [do not] want to operate by The Flames will travel to Char­ that have come over and just stood in the looking into the rearview mirror." lottesville ne.xt Tuesday to play the stadium or stood on the grass and looked The Flames also had lost to University ot Virginia (.Cavaliers. at and have said, 'Tiiis makes me so proud Radford durineO their month on The Cavaliers are the 2009 de­ to tell people where I went to school’ and the road and came into L')sborne fending national champions and to me that a really neat thing,” Barber said. Stadium on Saturday 1-1 in the ranked third in the nation. The additional seating and the comple­ conference. “ The next game on our sched­ tion of the press tower is the first phase of A total of 679 fans cheered the ule is the most important game," construction to the complete renovation Flames as they battled the Chan­ Adler said earlier in the season. of Williams Stadium. The second pha.se ticleers back and forth across the “[It is] going to be a tough envi­ will be adding a deck on top of the current field. ronment," Ciilbert said. "We’ve got student section and the third phase will be “[We have] got a faithful and to fight hard." enclosing the stadium with seating in the loyal fan base," Adler said before Ciilbert said the Cavaliers play south end zone. Once the last two phases the game. “[That is] going to be a similar style of soccer as the K ith liiimv are completed, the total seating capacity of THE HIGH LIFE — Members of the Liberty Flames Club en­ instrumental in our success." Flames. Adler anticipates they will joyed the plush banquet facility on the third floor of the press Williams Stadium will be at 60,000. The Flames were able to play put a lot ofpressure on the Flames. tower. “'rhis stadium is not just a step forward an effective defensive game. ’The “ We've got to make sure we take of football or the university, it’s a leap for­ Chanticleers took 10 shots on the care of the ball,” Adler said. ward. A huge leap forward,” Barber said. goal but none went in. Adler said SAWYER is a sports MARVEL is the sports editor. reporter.

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CALLIE CAGWIN ward Mct.’ombe said. [email protected] Boschman’s penalty had not quite expired before Dav­ I he I.ibcrfy l-Linu’s liock enport’s Brit Ouellette was cy tu’am Icll to a rccoai ut V3- able to put the puck in the net. I alter losing its games against Boschman took two more Davenport University on Fri­ penalties for slashing and day and Saturday unsportsmanlike conduct at I'he I’anthers of l')avenport 5:5il that proved to be co.stly University were prepared to for I.iberty Ouellette scored lace tlie l-'lames tins weekend. on the power play again to " I hey re a very good make the game a 4-4 tie going team. They’re a top five team into the third period. tor sure,” l-'lames leading Liberty was unable to re­ scorer Brent Hoschman said, cover fri'm that point, allow­ " i’hey've got a great power ing three more Davenport play and it showed b)' their goals in the third period. I’he multiple power play goals." final score was 7-4. According to the weekend "The penalties just killed preview on Davenport's Offi­ us. There’s nothing else to it," cial Athletics Site, 1 Xivenport's Boschman said. game plan consisted of five Saturday’s game started things: take lew penalties, slow out much the same way with JOE COOL — Forward Joe Smitfi and tfie Flames battled against Davenport Friday and Saturday nights in close the flames' offense, score an early short-haiuled Dav­ contests. The Flames host Oakland University Oct. 8 and 9. early to i.]uiet the fans, test the enport goal from Jonathan goalie with many shots and Juliano fulfilling I )avenport's more Saturday, the team took smart in our own end," junior play solid defense. Davenport plans. The next goal was just 2 fewer penalties than forward Mackenzie Bauman was able to accomplish almost scored by Davenport's Justin Liberty’s. said. all ol its goals over the course Smilh at the beginning ot the Davenport's plan to have Liberty ’s play wasn’t all bad. of the weekend. secontl period. Bobby Collar many shots on goal, however, "'There were bits and pieces of Davenport scored early in scored next to give I Xwenport was a definite success. The each game that were good,” the first period l-'riday starting a ,V() lead. team racked up 56 shots Fri­ Bauman said. off the weekend as planned. Liberty's Greg Jensen day night and 37 on Saturday 'The players agree about I.iberty remained down by scored towards the end ot the forcing I.iberty goaltender what the team needs to work one until Boschman .scored second period, keeping his Blair Bennett to face a total of on. with .^0 seconds left in the team in the game. period. In the third period, Tyler shots. "We just need to get more I.iberty took the lead at T'orbes scored twice for Dav­ "'They definitely kept me shots. We need to shoot the 17:5S in the second period, enport, once at even strength busy 'They're fast. [ They] puck more," McCombe said. but 48 seconds later l')aven- and once on the power play moved the puck around well," 'The sentiment was echoed port scored a power-play goal. With his team down by four Bennett said. by Bauman and Bennett, who Liberty's Andrew McC.!ombe goals. Liberty's Jonathan Liberty’s offense was effec­ expressed the need for the was able to score on a power (.liningscored at 11:52 to give tively slowed by Davenport team to score more goals. play ch.tnce shortly after to his team a chance to come as well. LXwenport's defense 'The fact that many of Lib­ gain the lead once more. Mc- back. Liberty was unable to made it difllcult for Liberty’s erty's players are injured does PUSH AND SHOVE — Forward Brent Boschman fights (.'onibe added a short-hand­ score again. team to get the puck into not help their productiv­ for the puck in a physical two-game series. ed tally with 7:06 left in the 1 \wenport finished oft its offensive /one and to get ity Greg Jensen returned this second period after a tripping their second win with a goal shots through to the net. Lib­ weekend after missing three improve. observe the team’s improve­ call against Boschman. by 'Trevor Cope, making the erty had 17 shots on goal Fri­ games, but Eric Reynolds and . "I think we played hard. I ments will be O ct 8 and Oct. "VVe were in our own end final score 6-2. day and 27 Saturday tor a total Colton Crossley were unable mean, we’re definitely work­ 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the LaHaye and jack.son Kuhn made a Though Davenport’s team of44, less than halfof the total to play Junior forward L.uke ing hard," said McCombe. Ice Center when the Flames great play to get the puck out. was able to win both games, it shots the team allowed. Aitken is unable to play at all "We're learning to work to­ take on Oakland University It just kind ol'bounced to me. was not able to fulfill all of its "['The main problem was] this season after tearing his gether as a team. We’re notic­ I was on a breakaway and I just goals. Davenport was unable discipline in Friday’s game. ACL and meniscus. ing improvements. We get ♦ CAGWIN Is a sports reporter. shot under [the Davenport to avoid the penalty box. 'fak­ [We took] too many penal­ Despite a few challenges. better every day.” goalie's] glove," freshman for-. ing 7 penalties I-'riday and 7 ties. Saturday [we were] not Liberty's team continues, to 'The next opportunity to Volleyball splits Big South weekend

BRAD HORNEFFER second game. at home, but I feel like we Bosche was the stand-out [email protected] "When we play great of­ are a more aggressive team player for the match. She fensively and defensively, our when we are on the road." recorded her career first ace 'The Lady Flames Volley­ girls are very tough to beat,” Karyl Bacon had a great with 10 assists and two kills. ball team split their confer­ Pinder said. game for the Lady Flames Karyl Bacon led the Lady ence weekend, dropping one In the third and fourth and is a key vocal leader for Flames with 11 kills andjade to Winthrop and winning games is where the Lady the team. Her leadership is Craycraft led in assists with against Charleston South­ Flames could not close the evident in every point of ev­ 23. 'The Lady Flames held ern. games out with the win. ery game. Charleston Souther to only 'The Lady Flames played "We hit great and our out­ “Losing our first confer­ a .109 attack percentage for extremely competitive side attackers did a great job ence game will only fuel us the match. games against Winthrop. as well as our overall physical to become better as a team," "I feel great where we are 'They were in every game play was good," Pinder said. Karyl Bacon said. “1 know in our conference right now”, and had their chances to “Our experience tonight that our team fights no mat­ coach Pinder said. "Our girls put Winthrop away but fell with the young group was ter what happens when we will only get better and I short. exposed during different key are out on the court." want to see what we can do "We have five freshman plays." 'The Lady Flames contin­ as we finish the second half compared to their five se­ 'The Lady Flames have not ued conference play Satur­ of the season. niors," coach Shane Pinder played a home game at the day with a 3-0 sweep against 'The Lady Flames will said. "We had our chances Vines Center since Sept. 14. Charleston Southern. The continue conference play out there but we didn’t take Hven though it is their home win brings the Lady Flames action Oct. 5th against Rad­ advantage ot the opportuni­ court, Pinder does not feel to 13-7 overall and 4-1 in the ford in the Vines Center. rji

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NATHALIA GIRALDO experienceperience for a group of friends to go Like Claros, many Liberty students x It [email protected] through," Aldridge said. "To kind of got look forward to serving in a scared together and kind of pull together opportunity that calls people People from all over Central Virginia and have a great time, all with a specific all over to come and experience will soon be lining up for a haunted house purpose, to hear more about Christ." According to Claros, she learne experience unlike any other. Liberty According to Scarcmare's Facebook in the Scaremare rally that even University’s Center for Youth Ministry page, it has excited the lives of many since people outside of Virginia will put on its annual Scaremare function Oct. 12, 1972, and it is still going strong. travel here for this event. opening Oct. 14, taking a pagan holiday The Scaremare staff has been working on Scaremare, located on like Halloween and turning it around to this year's event since the beginning of the Carroll Avenue, will take glorify God. summer, according to Aldridge place every Thursday, Friday According to Scaremare supervisor Hundreds of Liberty students attended and Saturday beginning Mike Aldridge, Scaremare was started what is known as the Scaremare rally in on Oct. 14 and ending on as a ministry focused on seeing people September for the opportunity to fulfill Oct. 30, from 7 p.m. to 11 accepting Christ as their savior through their Christian service with this ministry, p.m. A college special is showing them the reality and impact of using roughly 200 volunteers every night offered every Thursday death. to run the event. This past Saturday the making tickets S3 with This year's “House of Death” features a volunteers participated in their first work a college ID, and S8 per variety of rooms depicting different death day with over 75 students helping to clean person on any other day scenes that everyone can somehow relate up the surrounding area. For more information visit to. At the very end of the tour, the gospel “(Scaremare) has given me the the Scaremare Facebook page is presented to the group of people, giving opportunity to share the gospel in a tun o r WWW. s ca re m a re. c o m, everybody the opportunity to hear the and active way," sophomore Valerie Claros good news. said. "W hat’s better than scaring people in ♦ GIRAII.DO is a feature IN THE NAME OF JESUS — Scaremare has been a “It will probably be the best bonding the name ofjesus?" reporter. connnnunlty outreach since 1972. Blessings for the Blue Ridge Pregnancy Center

TIFFANY EDWARDS "We made the event open to the raise $250,000 from that. Wo totally give the "We just want people to know that we are tredwards2(§>liberty.edu public to allow the Lord to bring the Lord credit for that, it wasn’t anything we did here, not just for the purpose of volunteering people he wanted to the center," Director of on our own.” but here for them to serve as godly guidance The Blue Ridge Pregnancy Center Development Stephanie McBride said. The BRPC has other fundraisers that run in a time ofcrisi.s," McBride said. (BRPC) received $250,000 in donations The center not only received monetary throughout the year, such as the Food Lion Shop BRPC will be sponsoring a comedy night at their annual benefit Sept. 14. The donations, but also pledges for computer and Share program and Giving Circles, where featuring comedian I'im Hawkins at Hyland benefit featured internationally acclaimed equipment, new doors for their center and people can host a personalized information Heights Baptist Church on Oct. 10, at 7 p.m. author ot “The Prayer of Jabez,” Bruce design work on their website, according to session for friends interested in getting involved 'Pickets are $ 15 and all proceeds will benefit Wilkinson. Roughly 130 people attended McBride. The benefit also helped to raise with the center in the privacy of their own the BRPC. Tickets can be purchased through the event, yet the amount the center awareness in the Central Virginia area about home, featuring a BRPC representative. One of itickets.com. For more information about the received was more than four times what their work. the center’s main fundraisers is the Baby Bottle BRPC, contact Stephanie McBride at (434) has been raised at past benefits. Previous “Last year we raised S68.000, so this year Boomerang, an ongoing drive where churches 528-9750, or visit the BRl’C's website at benefits were by invitation only, but this was huge, above and beyond what we’ve ever and organizations collect loose change in baby blueridgepc.org. year’s benefit was the first made open to raised,” McBride said. “It’s almost unheard of bottles provided by the BRPC, according to the public to increase awareness about to have only 130 people at the event and to ♦ EDWARDS is the feature editor. their ministry McBride.

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TIFFANY EDWARDS drooling over “The Corny Collins 'Fhe show also features sophomore new theater, but it has been such tredwards2(|)liber ty.edu Show.” 'rracy skips school to audition Taamu Wuuya as Seaweed, senior an incredible journey acting in the as a dancer on the show and is turned Ronald Brady as Corny Collins and Lloyd Theater for the past three beat at the new Liberty down by the show’s racist producer senior Kathryn Williams as Penny years to presently acting in the Tower Tower Theater can’t be Velma Von Fussle, the mother Pingleton. Being a part of the cast in Theater,” Brady said. “It has been stopped in its debut of Larkin’s girlfriend and Tracy’s the play’s op ening prod u ctio n is a big surreal to see this transformation T production “Hairspray.” nemesis Amber. event for theater students. because it seems just yesterday that it 'I'he ph\y, starring senior Sarah 'Fracy lands in detention for “As an actor, you rarely get to be was announced in convocation. This Seaman as the lead, Ibllows plus­ skipping school and meets Seaweed, part of an opening of a brand new is also the first-time we used top- sized heroine 'I'racy 'Furnblad as she son of famous deejay Motormouth theater because it happens every notch equipment such as a fly loft. It obsesses over heartthrob Link Larkin, Maybelle, and she also meets other 30 plus years,” Director Linda Nell has opened my eyes wider than ever.” played by junior Caleb Hughes. She black students, who teach her a few Cooper said. “We could not have Hairspray opened Sept. 24 and runs lights for integration in turbulent dance moves. She uses the moves to done this in the Lloyd Auditorium. until Oct. 9. An additional showing 1960s Baltimore and climbs her way introduce herself to Corny Collins Because of the new theater that we has been added on Thursday, Oct. to stardom on the hit teen TV series himself. He hires her on the spot, are able to (present Hairspray) so we 7, all other showings are sold out. “The Corny Collins Show.” leading her to stardom, a plus-size did not have to adjust the play at all.” Tickets are on sale for $7 for students, The story starts with an average modeling gig and even bigger hair. Liberty is the first college in $10 for faculty and staff and $12 for day in 'IVacy’s life — waking up, Her appearance on the show causes Virginia to perform Hairspray, general admission. See the Liberty going to school, hanging out with controversy as she battles to integrate primarily because of the versatility of Theatre Arts website for more her best friend Penny Pingleton, “'Fhe Corny Collins Show,” which the new theater. information. getting in trouble for the size of leads to love, jail time and explosive “Not only is it an honor to have ♦ EDWARDS is the feature editor. her voluminously teased hair and song and dance numbers. a supporting lead in the brand

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Bruce Wilkinson, who challenged adults and to make query letters that presi^nt a story to incorporated 15-minute sessions throughout students to evaluate the purpose ot their own a publisher My favorite parts included Dr. the event. Each session cost $ 15. Attendees writing, David Van Diest, a literary agent, who bruce Wilkinson's encouragement to write bought one-on-one time with an author, taught writers what publishers are looking to change lives and meet people's needs where they could present an idea- or for in a manuscript, and Andy Scheer, who and meeting one-on-one with an author to manuscript and ask questions.

taught practical ways to edit a manuscript and discuss my own piece.” ♦ ROLLINS is a feature reporter. write query letters that editors will notice. According to Schwedt, the conference Other speakers included John Riddle, Michelle Medlock Adams, Donna Dunn, Dawn Stephens, Jamaica Conner and Ruth Erquiaga. The combined purpose of the conference was to speak to the writers’ hearts and provide practical tips to jumpstart careers. "What the conference team hopes to do through our conferences is to help students and faculty who want to write to get out of their textbooks as it were and into the heads of some folks who have LYDIA ROLLINS been successful as writers, editors, agents, [email protected] etc. At the conference, you get information you might not get in the classroom,” ■ Liberty University hosted the 7th biennial Master of Ceremonies and Co-chair of the Writer's Conference on Sept. 23-24, 2010. conference Dr. Jim Zabloski said. About 100 people attended the event. Zabloski is an online adjunct professor “This is the 7th W'riters Conference for the School of Education and the sponsored jointly by the Integrated Seminary, as well as an academic evaluator Learning Resource Center and the English for the Registrar.' Department. It has been offered every two “It was a great opportunity to meet with years beginning in 1997," Co-Chair of the other writers and hear from published Writer's Conference and Head of ILRC authors. 1 learned a lot of helpful tips Public Services Rachel Schwedt said. about how to search for publishers and The theme of the conference was "Write make sure that the work matches the type Your Heart,” according to Schwedt. of material they’re looking for,” junior Speaker’s at the conference included Geoff Matthews said. “I also learned how We do. And we think you should too.

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P h o t o s h y N ic o l e S a it j in c ) WATCH OUT FOR MONSTER MONSTER— The Almost flooded theTRBC auditorium with their latest hits, warming the crowd up for internationally acclaimed powerhouse Switchfoot. Below is Jon Foreman, lead singer of Switchfoot. DARE YOU TO MOVE performing songs from their latest .ilbum "Monster Monster." Fans Hooded the front of stage, with the occasional bodysurfer waiting over the heads of the fromtheband I crowd. The Almost revved up the crowd with their hits SWITCHFOOT '

"Say the Sooner," "No I Don’t" and “Monster Monster." Oon Foreman: "I had a great Only having released two flill-length albums to date, time. Good crowd, (Liberty is) a the Almost has become a well known and acclaimed bunch of great people. I like the communication and the collective musical force, delivering an equally powerful perfor­ unity that you can feel between so mance as tlieir following act and nearly 10 year senior. many people that are so different, all Switchfoot took the stage with lead singer Ion For­ through music." man appearing in the audience as he started to sing. Drew Shirley: "Where the Spirit is, Throughout the evening Forman left the stage and there's liberty, and there was a lot of stood on the rails of the staircases leading to the au­ spirit tonight. We love you guys." ditoriums balcony, allowing adoring tans to surround

him. Switchfoot performed the songs “24," “Your Love Tim Foreman: 'We wouldn't be Is A Song” and 'Awakening,” along with smash hits able to d o it if it w asn't for songs that “Dare You To Move” and “Meant To Live." Switchfoot, we really believe in. And whether it's here at Liberty U niversity o r the tbunded in 1996 by Jon and Tim Foreman, has used other side of the world, to have V i I their influence for causes such as To Write Love on people singing along with these Her Arms and Habitat for Humanity, according to the songs th at m e a n so m u c h to us, that's a great feeling," band’s website. After the concert, tans waited outside their tour bus for an hour and a half for the band members to appear Jerome FontamlUas: "I didn't for pictures and autographs. exp ect it to be this aw eso m e, it was great." TIFFANY EDWARDS “1 liked Switchfoot a lot before, but I love them even © tredwards2@)liberty.edu more now,” junior Janna Barber said. Even Switchfoot veterans were impressed by their pertbrmance. Chad Butler: "It w as am azin g . T h e ETHAN MASSEY "This is my 10th Switchfoot concert, and this was one of the energy in the crowd was contagious [email protected] best,” senior Jessica Jones said. and it was a very special night. The best part is when the crowd is ♦ EDWARDS is the feature editor. singing louder than we are." © As tlic liglits went down in the Tliomas Road auditorium, the ^ MASSEY is the assistant opinion editor. volume rose and tans went wild. The Almost took the stage first, Running the race: Liberty Mountain Trail Series

BETSY ABRAHAM themselves at an aid station, runners will return ning for two years, but this will be her first trail for the half-marathon for $30 before Oct. 16 babraham3@>ilberty.edu following the same path. run experience. and $40 on race day The 5k costs $ 10 for stu­ Joshua Yeoman, the associate director of “1 thought it would be a nice starter race,” dents in advance and $ 15 on race day For the Student Activities will be hosting its first race Student Activities, says that having the option Graham said. 'A few of my friends ran last year general public, the 5k icosts $ 15 betbre Oct. 16 in the Liberty Mountain 1 rail Series bright and ot two routes gives more runners the chance to and encouraged me to do it.” and $20 on race day early the morning of Saturday Oct. 9 at Ciunp experience marathon running. Senior Petra Gerber views the race as train­ An award ceremony will follow the race Hydeaway “I ’he idea with the half marathon is to get a ing for a bigger marathon she is doing with where awards will be given to the top three The L'leep Hollow Half-Marathon and 5k lot ot people out to the event to see what it’s like. the Marine Corps later this month. As an ex­ male and female overall winners, top three will give students, faculty, statVand members of They may not be ready to run a halfmar:^thon, perienced trail runner, she says she enjoys the males and females in each age group, and the the community the ability to test their endur­ but they can run a 5k. So it’s more motivation unique experience that it provides. top male and female overall winners. Door ance as they run the hills of the Liberty Moun­ for them to next year run the half-marathon,” “it’s less about getting a personal record and prizes will also be handed out. tain Trail System. Yeoman said. more about finishing and making friends along The Deep Hollow Half-Marathon and 5k Those doing the half-marathon will begin at Yeoman says that the race always brings out the way," Gerber said. “Unless you're the top started in October 2007 and got its name from 8 a.m. and 5k runners will start 15 minutes later. a very diverse group of runners, ranging in all runner, it’s more about the experience and less a trail named Deep Hollow that used to be in The halt-marathon is 13.1 miles long and cov­ levels of experience. about the competition, and that is why I love Camp Hydeaway The race soon became a part ers the entire Liberty Mountain Trail System "It’s not usually your stereotypical runners trail running more than any other type of rac­ ot The Liberty Mountain Trail series, which property Runners will do a 3.1 mile loop fol­ who you imagine would be running some­ ing” features four races throughout tl)e year. lowed by a 10 mile loop around the perimeter thing like this. It’s re^illy ditl'erent types of The race is open to anyone who wants to For more information about the race or to of the property people,” Yeoman said. “The similarity between participate. Liberty students, faculty and staft' register, go to the Deep Hollow Half-Marathon The 5k serves to compliment tiie half-mar­ everyone is that they’re up for an extreme chal­ receive a discounted price when they register. and 5k Facebook page or visit the Student Ac­ athon and is 3.1 miles. Runners doing this race lenge or experience which this race definitely The half-marathon costs S20 for students who tivities website. will take a trail road called Falwell Road down provides.” register before Oct. 9, and $25 if they'register to the Snowtlex Centre. After replenishing Sophomore Jessica Graham has been run­ on race day Community members can register 4 ABRAHAM Is a feature reporter.