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• INSIDE Drinking from James Gary Bauer comes to LU TEACHING EXCELLENCE AWARD Former presidential candidate WINNER: speaks to TRBC congregation Learn from and about and student body about the Dr. John state of the nation George of the school By Mariel Williams and Wes Rickanis of busi­ ness and Former presidential candidate and president of govern­ the organization American Values Gary Bauer spoke ment. See page 3. at Thomas Road Baptist Church last Sunday, Sept. 22, and again in Monday's convocation. BLOOD WORK: First Red In his message at TRBC, Bauer spoke about the Cross Blood Drive of the 2002- Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and the moral and spiritual 2003 school year exceeds condition of the nation. It is wrong, Bauer said, to expectations. See page 2. refer to the attack as a tragedy; what happened on Sept. 11 was an "act of war." FOOTBALL COMES CLOSE: "It was a hate crime," Bauer said. 'Three thou­ Read sand people were killed for one reason: because they about the were Americans." The terrorist attacks, he said, have Flames changed America. He went on to tell the congrega­ near upset tion how the church must play an active role in this of fourth new era. ranked Bauer ran for the Republican presidential nomi­ Appala­ nation in 2000, and has worked as a Domestic Pol­ chian icy Adviser to the president and Secretary of Educa­ State. See tion under Ronald Reagan, according to American page t2. Values' website. He is a past president of both the Campaign for Working Families and the Family

KENNY GIBSON Research Council. He is also author of "Our Journey Home" and "Our Hopes, Our Dreams: A Vision For STILL FALLING — Water levels in the James River have dropped several feet below normal as the drought continues and America," and co-author with Dr. James Dobson of KALEIDESCOPE OF ACTIVI­ local reservoirs run out. All of Lynchburg's water supply now comes from the James River after being filtered. TIES: What to do and where to "Children at Risk: The Battle for the Hearts and go for a good time in Minds of Our Kids." Lynchburg. See page 9. By Rhiannon Berry, assistant news editor ties Director Stephen Bontrager, Advance reports that two water "I'm the son of a janitor, and I ended up being the two sources of water for this treatment plants are used to make j chief domestic policy advisor to President Reagan, Imagine dipping a glass into urea are Pedlar Reservoir, located this water drinkable. | so God never ceases to amaze me." the James River here in Lynch­ in Washington National Forest in The city finds problems with Bauer described the effect that the Sept. 11 attacks burg and then taking a drink of Amherst County, and the James water levels by measuring them I have had on this country. He compared it to the the water. That's not far from River, which runs through the against historical trends. "In July j bombing of Pearl Harbor and the assassination of OUT what Liberty students are doing city. Pedlar has been the primary we started seeing levels that i President John F. Kennedy. these days. Lynchburg's lack of water supply since it was built in aren't common until August or "(Pearl Harbor) was a defining moment for rain over the last few years has 1904, but lately the lake's water September. That's when we I America and the greatest generation rose to that TUESDAY caused a severe drought, and LU level has dropped. Now, Bon­ started to take action," Bontrager I occasion," he said. Another such defining moment, Partly cloudy. is not immune to the drought's trager said, the city is pulling 100 said. i he said, was the death of President Kennedy. High 75. effects. percent of its water from the Low 59. According to Lynchburg Utili­ James River. The News & Please DROUGHT, page 5 Please see BAUER, page 5

WEDNESDAY < ) i Mostly cloudy. High 77. LU comes together to pray for SYATP Low 62.

By Renee Patrick, reporter Once the students were in groups THURSDAY according to their home states, Carson Partly cloudy. Hundreds of students and faculty started the event by explaining how High 80. members representing every state sac­ this annual morning of prayer got Low 65. rificed sleep to meet and pray for the started. nation and high schools during this According to the See You at the Pole FRIDAY year's See You at the Pole. website, www.syatp.com, the event Partly cloudy. See You at the Pole participants met began in 1990 with a small group of High 73. in the courtyard at 7 a.m. on Sept. 18. teenagers in Burleson, Texas, who Low 70. An unusually large crowd gathered to were burdened to meet at a flagpole pray at the flag pole this year, accord­ and pray for their friends, leaders and ing to Campus Pastor Dwayne Carson. schools. The next year one million stu­ SATURDAY "Can I start off by saying 'wow'?" dents across the country followed this Showers. Carson said when asked for his opin­ example and the tradition still exists High 72. ion on the event. "I was absolutely today. Low 52. thrilled with the turn-out," he said. "See You at the Pole is a youth Campus pastor Rob Jackson agreed. movement of seeking God's blessing "I thought it was great. It was the best and favor on their schools," Carson attendance I have ever seen...There said. AHEAD were not only many students there, but also staff and faculty, and that was IN NEXT WEEK'S ISSUE very encouraging," Jackson said. Please see POLE, page 5 REMEMBERING THE NATION — Students and staff seek divine blessing and guidance for Find out what changes are America's leaders and her high schools. being made in the SGA under the presidency of Zach Gautier. Changes include pol­ icy, budget and activities, as New suicide prevention guidelines published well as personnel. By Meghan McCarthy, reporter portation if necessary, A faculty member Resident Assistants have been felt that we needed a very specific policy Name the C-Store, win a who comes in contact with an individual trained in the area of suicide preven­ that would get students immediate prize. Find out details of name Student Services has enacted a new in a crisis situation tion. The RA manual contains a num- help," Hine said. contest in an in-depth look at policy that will provide immediate help should contact the m ber of pages on the sub­ A Dumber Of other universities have the new store's services. for individuals in a suicidal crisis situa­ Dean's office. •• Life isn't about ject. At a recent meet­ experienced tragedies of this kind. In tion. The procedure ing, all RA's reviewed several cases, they did not have a specific E-mails were sent to students and applies specifically to routine. It's about the procedure, signing Hurricane season is here. plan to address a student in crisis, Hine staff at Liberty University last week that individuals who are a paper verifying that said. The intent of the policy is to never l,earn how Lynchburg might people and their contained a link to Liberty's new suicide in a crisis suicide sit­ they understood it. have a student who says he or she needs be affected. prevention procedure, which is to be uation, not to those lives. "It's a good thing to help and does not get it quickly. interpreted literally. The course of struggling with —Katie Basbagill know what to do if If an individual realizes that there is BE RESPECTFUL OF PROPERTY action instructs students to contact their depression. Vice «• this happens," RA someone who needs help, they now have Resident Assistants who will contact the President ol Student of 27-1, Amber Remember that the hill is a course of action to take because of the Resident Director. A Dean will contact a AJ'fairs Mark Hine distinguished suicide Aruda, said. nut a water slide when it policy, licensed professional and/or Lynchburg as being more urgent than depression. Student services decided to create rains. Help keep the campus General Hospital. Liberty University "The tack you take with suicide is differ­ this new policy after reviewing its old looking its best. Police Department will supply trans­ ent," Hine said. policy. "In reviewing our safely net, we Please see SUICIDE, page 5

i k) Page 2, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION SEPTEMBER 24, 2002 Red Cross exceeds goal for first blood drive of year

By Ricky Hardison, reporter drew about one pint of blood from a she would donate again. promising vein. Finally, volunteers The success of this blood drive is The Red Cross blood drive exceeded walked donors to the canteen where largely due to the increased efforts its goal last Wednesday and Thursday they snacked on pizza, cookies and of the Red Cross this year. Starting in the Vines Center as students Pepsi. last spring, they began bringing extended their arms to help the sick. "This [blood drive] and the last two more staff and volunteers. In addi­ The Red Cross's goal was to have have been wonderful," Christian Ser­ tion, they added two more histories 170 units of blood after the drive, and vice Director Lew Weider said. "More and two more beds (total 10) when students, faculty and members of the than enough signed up." they come to LU. community collectively donated 184 Student attitudes were also very Circle K also helped make last units. This two-day blood mobile is positive. "There are lots of friendly weeks efforts a success by sponsor­ regularly the second largest blood people conducting the blood drive, ing the event. Not only did Circle K drive in central Virginia. and it's good to do for other people," organize the drive, but it also pur­ Lisa Baity, a Red Cross donor junior Kandis Bryant said. chased the cookies and drinks for recruitment representative for this A few student donors had problems donors to have afterwards, accord­ area, said that Liberty with dizzi- ing to Weider, who doubles as Circle "understands the need ness. "After K's faculty advisor and LU's Red and is very willing to they started Cross representative. Dominos also give." drawing donated at least 12 pizzas each day. After registering, blood, I got Willing donors had to meet a students waited ^ lightheaded. number of qualifications to be eligi­ between 20 minutes Then beads of ble. Those under 17 years of age or and two hours sweat starting 110 lbs. could not give. depending on the time ^•L> forming on One of the greatest causes of of day. Then blood my head, and deferrals was students who recently NNE GEIGER drive workers ana­ • VE .; •• . ' the next thing had been to other countries on mis­ lyzed their medical I know I'm sion trips. About 33 percent of those GRIN AND BEAR IT — LU student gets ready to give blood in the Vines Center. background, took their ... breathing in a who came in were deferred for various blood pressure and / bag," junior reasons. tested iron levels by ._^i §|^ar Darla DiAnto­ The demand for blood donors has Each person's blood will go drives to Liberty in 1985. Liberty has pricking their finger. nio said. increased, according to Baity. Only through over 40 tests to screen out hosted blood drives ever since. If the donors met However, five percent of eligible Americans reg­ diseases. If anything negative should "Because of a positive experience the blood donation DiAntonio did ularly donate blood. The Red Cross appear, donors would be notified and here, some will give the rest of their qualifications, then MYVONNE GEIGE R not regret the will return to Liberty in November, the blood discarded. life," Weider said. they relaxed as one of mamHUNT AND PECK — Red experience February and April of this school Jeannie Falwell, Dr. Jerry Falwell's the 14 phlebotomists Cross worker locates vein in donor's arm. and said that year. daughter, helped to first bring blood

LU celebrates Hispanic heritage of students, nation

Rachel Coleman, reporter students. On Sept. 27, MISO will be holding sine to colorful festivals, and from the rhythms dents will be there in the Mexican tent to teach 'Noche de Fiesta' at David's Place in honor of and melodies of traditional music to the conta­ them how to make paper roses and other His­ September has been declared Hispanic Her­ Hispanic Heritage Month. gious beat of today's most popular songs." panic crafts. The theme this time is "Latin itage Month at Liberty University. According to Dammy Pearl added that the event will also help stu- Groove" and will focus on Peru, Brazil, In 1968 President Gerald Ford enacted a Onafowokan, a junior from Nigeria dents to fellowship Argentina, Mexico and Cuba. Any students week-long celebration to celebrate Hispanic her­ and Cultural Awareness Coordinator u in an informal, wishing to attend can call the MISO office for itage, according to the Dean of Minority and for MISO, the event will include Devoted to family, relaxing atmos­ directions and further information. International Students Melany Pearl. Later, in poetry, songs, snacks and a pinata. faith, country and phere where they "I think it's all pretty cool," Maria Lazo, a jun­ 1988, President Ronald Reagan extended it to a Pearl said the event has a couple of can have fun. ior transfer student, said. Lazo is helping the month. different purposes. One is to be educa­ hard work, they In addition to MISO office with the Hispanic Heritage Month, The month-long celebration is in honor of the tional. "America really is a melting pot bring unique per­ the 'Noche de giving input and helping out with ideas. Lazo Hispanic heritage of many of today's American and one of the [reasons] why this is Fiesta,' there will attended a community college where tV\ey did citizens and the contributions and impact they public policy, is to institute an apprecia­ spectives and experi­ be an event at not have anything like MISO or the events being have made on the United States. tion and an understanding of the diver­ ences to our national Amazement held this month and is impressed with what Spanish settlers arrived here long before the sity of this great nation," Pearl said. Square, the Chil­ she's seen thus far. "I hope it all works out well.- United States existed. "Hispanics have been an Onafowokan agreed. It will "educate community and char­ dren's Museum in We have a lot prepared that we hope the stu­ important part of the history and heritage of the students on campus about Hispanic cul­ acter. downtown Lynch­ dents will enjoy," Lazo said. Americas since the earliest days of European ture," he said. burg, on Oct. 5. Students who wish to attend the 'Noche de colonization, and today Hispanic Americans are "Devoted to family, faith, country —Larry Davis According to Fiesta' can buy their tickets for $1 at either the the youngest and fastest-growing minority com­ and hard work, they bring unique per- ~""~ V Pearl, they have MISO office or at the door. The event will be munity in our nation," Larry Davis said in an spectives and experiences to our national com­ been sponsoring Cul­ held in David's Place from 7-9 p.m. on Sept. 27. article in the MISO Connection. munity and character," Davis said. "The vibrant tural Connections for the past few years to help Students can call MISO if they have any ques­ This month students will have an opportunity Hispanic influence can be seen in all aspects of bring cultural diversity to the Lynchburg area. tions or need directions to Amazement Square. to learn more about the culture of their fellow American life and culture, from distinctive cui­ This event is mostly for children. Liberty stu­

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> 1 t SEPTEMBER 24, 2002 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page 3 The Price Dr. George helps students excel By Julleanna Outten, editor in chief ous graduates in gaining career positions. every man fending forhimself, influenced him In class he has passed on this advice to his to become a workaholic, but lie said that in is Right Never lacking something to do, Dr. John students, "Every moment of our lives, each of recent years God has humbled him and George sat at his desk critiquing a graduate us does exactly what we want to do," George allowed him to see the importance of making (MBA) paper, but he quickly put that aside continued, "The only real difference in me time for peopV when a student walked in his office. and your classmates is not our age, our skin George said His office walls display four degrees and a color or our sex; the only relevant difference that he tries to be- ' large poster with the names of God, while is our priorities." available for his ' papers covered his desk, a picture of he and his He quoted Matthew 6:33 as the only prior­ students 24-7 and wife stand out in the midst. A tall man with ity worth living for. The verse states, "But seek recalled one occa-- By Chris Price, columnist white hair and dominant eyebrows turned in ye firstth e kingdom of God, and his right­ sion when a stu*' his chair to give full attention to his visitor. eousness; and all these things shall be added dent called him'at ' Recently I have noticed that a lot of people are going out on dates and No matter how busy he is, George said he unto you." 3a.m. coming back with horror stories of how bad it went. So I decided to just will take time to advise or listen to students. He As the associate dean of graduate studies, " He really does' give a sampling of what a date with me would be like in case I ever black­ said that he has latched onto the philosophy George adds more to his load by heading up take class seri­ mailed you into going out. that says, "Students don't care how much you the university's MBA program and teaching ously and has a- 7:05 p.m. -1 pick you up. I was supposed to be there by 6:30, but my know until they know how much you care." several courses related to that. heart for stu- '-"'' hair wasn't cooperating. It was messy, but not messy cool. Guys under­ George, the associate dean of graduate stud­ "At first he really intimidated me, but our GEORGE dents," senior " stand what I am talking about here. ies and business professor, received the Presi­ relationship grew to be one of kidding," Sylvia Cortez said: 7:07 - You finally walk to the car after I have honked the horn a good dent's Excellence Award for last school year for Sharon Cohick, secretary for business, gov­ "He wants the class to have an impact on our " • 10 times. You do not look happy. "his faithful service to Liberty University, his ernment and accounting, said. She has been lives." She noted that the high expectations he' - 7:20 - You changed the channel on my radio. What were you thinking? godly example to the ______^_^^_ working at Liberty has for his class is not easy for him. For exam­ I pretend to not be angry, but one more time and you may find yourself students of the school just under a year ple every student must write a 50-page paper-"' walking home. of business and gov­ The only real difference and helps George for the policy class, and George grades the 7:30 - We sit down at the restaurant and begin to order. You ordered ernment and his con­ in me and your classmates with the MBA pro­ papers for all three sections. roughly $90 worth of food, sayingyou are starving. sistently high stan- gram. George enrolled Liberty in 1990 with plans of' 7:35 - You are flirting with the waiter and I am pretending not to dards,"BoydRist, is not our age, our skin She was intimi­ getting a master's degree to start a tliird phase ' notice. vice president of aca­ color or our sex; the only dated by George's in his career as a marriage counselor. He did • ' - 7:40 -1 see an old classmate from high school and say hey. When she demic affairs, said. military back­ earn his master's in counseling, but did not go" ' leaves you get mad because you "saw the way I looked at her". "George really is relevant difference is our ground and said into that field. Instead he was hired to head up - ' 7:41-I hate my life. one of the most car­ priorities. that many students the business part of Liberty's study abroad pro- • ' 7:50 - The meal comes and you eat two bites. When you are finished ing, compassionate share similar feel­ gram. Two years later he was hired on as a full- you complain that you are "getting fat." You ate two bites of $90 worth of and serious faculty -Dr. John George .. ings of intimidation time business professor. food. You aren't getting anything but on my nerves. members I have when first meeting George was not the only one in his family to 8:00 - We drive to the movies. ever known in my life," Dr. Bruce Bell, dean George in class but that often goes away once earn degrees from Liberty. His son earned his " 8:05 - Awkward silence in the car. I try to say something funny and it of the school of business and government, they get to know him. masters in religion and his daughter earned ~' •' bombs. The only thing I hear is the chirp of crickets, and the rustiing of a said. "He cares enough for students to "I look to him as a father figure. I go to him her masters in counseling. ""-'_' tumbleweed as it rolls by. refuse to let them get by with mediocre with problems and look for biblical advice and Their two children have blessed, George arid1' 8:10 - We get tickets for whatever stupid chick flick is out. work." End of year student evaluations know 111 get some good, strong answers," his wife Judy with six grandchildren. Heand 8:12 - You want candy and lots of it. It was a good thing I went to the show that students agree, he said. Cohick said. "As some say, he's one huggable Judy were high school sweethearts and mar­ tree in my backyard and got me money that grows off of it. George teaches three sections of the busi­ teddy bear." ried in 1958 on the day he graduated from West 9:00 -1 am debating whether to try theyawn-into-the-arm-around ness capstone course BUSI 400-Strategic Plan­ Before coming to Liberty in 1990, George Point. With asmile on his face, George said the back routine. I have worked up the courage. ning/Business Policy. He incorporates a "radi­ served at the military academy at West that his wife is now the "ultimate grandma" 3jj 9:02-1 answer, "Oh, I was just stretching" in regards to your question cally different methodology" into his teaching, Point, N.Y. He retired in 1979 after 21 years who plays ping-pong and football with her .—~ of "What do you think you are doing?" using advanced computer technology for simu­ of service, but then began his second career grandchildren, and she inspires him as a great 10:00 - You ask, "How about ice cream?" I want to answer, "How lation exercises and model class presentations as the chaplain of Officers Christian Fellow­ prayer warrior. about'No'," but I say "Sure." all the while holding high expectations for his ship at West Point for 10 years. His time of Thus, George is known as a husband, a 10:25 - You just threw away three-fourths of the ice cream I bought. students, often beyond what they believe possi­ military service included two years spent in grandfather, a Vietnam veteran, a retired army - You are killing me. ble. combat in Vietnam. officer, a counselor and a professor whose pro­ 10:45-1 start the drive back to your place. You are chatting about In addition, he requires students to create a The time he spent at West Point in what fessionalism and care has earned him an award something, and I am contemplating diving off the side of Candlers Moun­ five-year strategic plan that has benefited numer- George called "a basically selfish society" with given to few individuals. '-*• tain. 10:55 -Awkward silence number two. 10:56-1 drop you off and start to say I will call you, but what's die use. 11:00 - Go back to my house and call mom and cry. FREE! This is my typical date. Aren't you ready to go out with me! When it comes to dating the Price is Right. September 25th, October 16th, November 13th 9 p.m. DeMoss Courtyard

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parents, Pakistan arrests 10 suspected her temper, and that her "daughter of al-Qaeda links should not have to pay for it." She also stated that she would do any­ siblings visit Ten Arab men traveling with fake thing to get her daughter back, as passports were arrested in Pakistan she's fearful of what may happen after trying to sneak across the bor­ next. der last Sunday. Pakistani security Authorities said the mother had for Family forces nabbed the men whom offi­ left the store angry because she was cials say may be part of Osama bin refused a cash refund for goods. Laden's al-Qaeda network. Toogood was then seen putting her Pakistani and U.S. officials say daughter in the back seat of her car, Day brunch hundreds, perhaps thousands of al- then beating her child for nearly a Qaeda and Taliban members have half-minute. crossed into Pakistan after fleeing Families check out LU dur­ from U.S. forces in neighboring Palestinian demonstrators Afghanistan. killed in retaliatory fire ing activity-filled day. The suspects are being questioned

Sl'SAN WlllTl.KY in Pakistan, but the authorities have In response to a Tel Aviv bus A SLICE OF CAMPUS LIFE — Ministry team Praise 'N Motion performs for students, not released evidence to state why bombing that killed six last week, faculty and visitors at Family Day brunch the men were believed to have terror­ Israeli forces launched an attack on ist ties. Yasser Arafat's complex. Four Pales­ By Mariel Williams, news editor This was the fourth time the Popes came four years from now. "She really liked tinian demonstrators, part of thou­ to LU and they have enjoyed every visit. the campus." Rosele said. Though her Abusive mother wants her sands who violated military curfews, ; Parents and siblings of LU students "We love it," Ron Pope said. "It's our room was crowded with two extra peo­ daughter back were killed protesting this action. came to explore campus, support the second home," his wife added. ple, Rosele was pleased to have the Israeli troops at Arafat's Ramallah football team and experience a day of Before the game, Sodexho catered a opportunity to invite her family to Madelyne Gorman Toogood sur­ compound threatened to blow up the university life during Family Day Satur­ tailgate party on the Hancock lawn. Lynchburg. rendered to police last Saturday after building unless the men inside sur-, day, Sept. 21. "The food was wonderful," Theresa "I had a great time," Rosele said. "It a nationally televised videotape rendered. But later, Israel said it had Many activities were available for the Pope said. It had been a long time since was nice seeing them." showed her shaking and slapping, no intention to harm Arafat or families to participate in, including a she had eaten lunch on the ground. "I'd One student enjoyed Family Day, and punching her four-year-old destroy the building. brunch with faculty at which Chancellor forgotten what it was like to have grass but thought that it ended too quickly, daughter. An arrest warrant was In Gaza City, thousands marched ; .Jerry Falwell and President John Borek get in your drinks," she said. freshman Kimberly Priola said that issue Friday that charged her with in front of the Palestinian parliament ; both spoke. Freshman Aimee Taylor's parents while Family Day was a good idea, there batter to a child, which carries a building to protest the Israeli opera­ Later in the afternoon, many fami- and sister also came for Family Day. ought to have been more activities maximum penalty of three years in tion. In Ramallah, troops fired tear i lies attended the LU vs. Appalachian They also saw the game, and in die planned. "I think there needs to be prison. gas and bullets to disperse protest­ • :State football game. Ron and Theresa evening Taylor's sister visited David's more things for parents to do while Toogood's daughter, Martha, is ers; two were killed by army fire. ; IPope came to see their daughter Place. "She wants to go here when she's they're here," Priola said. "There should currently in foster care pending the Two more were killed in Tulkarem ; -Melissa. They particularly liked the older," Taylor said. be more opportunities (for parents) to outcome of her mother's legal ordeal. and in a Balata refugee camp. Israeli : "game because it was a new experience Freshman Emily Rosele's two sisters meet our faculty," she said. However, Martha showed no signs of physical military officials said soldiers . HJbrthem. took advantage of the opportunity to her own family greatly appreciated injury, but the state placed her tem­ opened fire on armed Palestinians ; • ; - "That's the first college football game experience dorm life for free. One of their weekend at LU. "They loved it porarily in custody of another family. after warning shots were ignored. ; we've ever been to," Theresa Pope said. them is considering enrolling at LU here," she said. The 26-year-old Toogood told reporters that she had merely lost Campus Calendar

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DROUGHT: Water from James SUICIDE: Prevention keeps L'burg and LU from running dry measures promoted Continued from page 1 Continuedfrom pag e 1 vent wasting of water," Renalds said. Renalds also noted that the grounds Many students want to be ready to help the suicidal Although the last couple of weeks have department has cut back on watering but don't know how. "Without knowing about this pol­ brought some rain, the only lasting effects the grass, shrubs and flowers around icy I would have prayed for the person and tried to come with a good amount of precipitation campus. "We have seen some losses of talk. I would consider that the person was really cry­ at Pedlar Reservoir. Bontragersaid that trees and shrubs due to the drought, ing out for help," freshman Pressley Powell said. even a downpour in the city would be especially some of the more recently The policy has done much to bring the seriousness short-term. To stay on top of the problem, planted items," he said. of suicide to the minds of many people. "We can the Lynchburg Utilities Department will Many students have not noticed the become so complacent. Life isn't about routine. It's be proposing a water conservation ordi­ change in water quality since returning about people and their lives. We could be surrounded nance to City Council this week. in August, but it doesn't bother them and not even know about it. It's something we should Since LU gets its water from Lynch­ knowing their water comes from the be aware of. It's not until something like that [sui­ burg waterlines that feed onto campus, James. "I have full faith in the Lynch­ cide] happens that we stop to examine people," Spiri­ the city's problem is also the university's. burg water system. I know whatever tual Life Director, Katie Basbagill said. J.O. Renalds, director of Field Opera­ comes out of my spigot will be drink­ Basbagill believes that as a student body, we need tions, is in charge of making sure the able," senior Joe Leahy said. KENNY GIUSON to be aware of any signs and do anything we can to school does its part in the conservation Senior Adreana Sprouse feels the WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE — Central Virginia's diminishing water supply prevent it. Hine said it's important that everyone read effort. "The maintenance department the policy and understand it. Any questions can be e- same. "I trust that Lynchburg keeps the passes the hill city, flowing out to sea. endeavors to keep all plumbing fixtures public in mind and works to give the res­ mailed to www.suicideprevention @liberty.edu, and and campus waterlines serviceable to pre­ idents the best possible water," she said. they will be answered.

BAUER: Conservative activist speaks POLE: Students pray for Continued from page 1 their home high schools last 30 or 40 years has "(The assassination) set off a period in our his­ seen a complete Continued from page 1 tory when there was divisions and battles in the decline in the moral streets," Bauer said. fabric of our civiliza­ Sophomore Wade Hvizdak, when asked why In the same way that these events gave the tion, demonstrably he thought See You at the Pole was so important, people of the 40s and 60s meaning so the new shown by the gradual said, "It is important because it is a sacrifice of war on terrorism have given the new century a eradication of God sleep to show that you are supporting the coun­ sense of definition. from public squares BAUER try and that you actually care." "The defining moment for this generation was and the legalization of After a time of praise and worship, the stu­ 9/11," he said. Bauer went on to recount how he abortion. dents and faculty separated into groups of two or was just 75 yards from the Pentagon when it was "If we had a realrevival sweeping this country three and prayed for their home high schools, hit by the hijacked plane. then I think we would see change in the culture friends, teachers, leaders and the nation. "I would find out later that there were people and the politics," Bauer said. "If more people "I like the fact that the school initiates the on that plane I knew," he said. had confidence and courage, we could end up spiritual aspect of prayer for the nation and hav­ Senior Heather Ransom said she gained a very reversing a lot of the decline." ing each student pray for his own school. Some of favorable impression of Bauer during his talk. "I "I think there's a possibility for national the high schools just need help," sophomore really enjoyed what he had to say," Ransom said. renewal here," Bauer said, expressing how his Bethany Barnett said. The Sept.ll tragedies were the bloodiest in the eight years under Reagan made him an optimist. Sophomore Jaime Wolfe agreed. "It was awe­ last 100 years of American history, but showed "Maybe ten years from now, we'll look back on some to see friends praying for friends back the vulnerability of this nation. "Certainly there the last thirty years and wonder how it is we can home." is a renewed patriotism," Bauer said of the post take the lives of our unborn children." Carson said he thought that making this sacri­ 9/11 country. "It was encouraging to see people On Sunday, Bauer closed with a word of hope fice of sleep and time showed the students' great in the aftermath calling on God." However, he He exhorted his audience to not give up hope, desire for God. "The students' prayer is express­ added that "we can't just call on God during a and to remember that the most important con­ ing desire as well as trust in God...We are seeing RACHEL WISE tragedy, then kick him out of our lives, our flict is already over. Bauer said, "Take heart this a group of students who are understanding the schools, our public meeting places every other morning; believe with all your heart that the value of prayer," he said. HEADS BOWED, EYES CLOSED — Students from around the day." cross won the battle." world pray around the courtyard flag.

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-Phillip Brooks. Opinion » f\% The Liberty * Napster unheralded for music sales Stealing is wrong. Piracy is wrong. cats are not injured because of file-sharing better song than they originally intended. Unfortunately, there are a lot of people but instead made a half a billion bucks. All because of Napster. < who'll take those statements, and unjustly Why? Because Napster broadens the hori­ If an individual decides to download Champion n n songs, put them onto a CD to sell it (and apply them to certain areas. When I use zons for music listeners. internet file-sharing services, I am not in There are groups such as Metallica who make a profit), that's wrong and illegal. Excuses for parking tickets the wrong, nor am I guilty of anything. I are infuriated with Napster, comparing That person would be guilty of violating have absolutely no problem using internet internet file-sharingt o breaking into a copyright laws, because he profited on 1. I was just getting my mail. file-sharing services record store and someone else's work. like Napster, and it's stealing CDs. But Li Some would have you not just because I Metallica, and So is Napster legal? believe that Napster 2. That diamond wasn't there before. like sticking it to the others (such as Dr. would be guilty of fat cats in the record Dre) are in no way Yes. We must realize that "vicarious infringe­ 3. I'm valet parking for Jerry. industry. Fact of the representative ment", because it matter is that I think samples of all Napster is not crippling the played a significant those services are part in the person's 4. I'm color blind. musicians. Court­ completely legal. ney Love made a music industry, but instead quest to acquire those The law that rather poignant songs. But there are no 5. I was only there for five minutes. affects Napster the comment by stat­ revolutionizing it... The songs on Napster's most is the 1992 ing "Stealing our central server, only on 6. Isn't it 4:30? Audio Home Record­ wesrickards copyright provi­ future holds limitless possi­ other computers. Nap­ ing Act, which was sions in the dead ster is but a mere con­ passed by Congress. In it, it states that it is of night when no one bilities, and it is up to us to duit, much like the 7. I had my flashers on. legal to make recordings and to lend them is looking is piracy. phone company is dur­ out to people, provided that it's not done It's not piracy when accept it. ing a conversation. 8. I'm a visitor. for commercial purposes or for a profit. kids swap music over —^^__^^^^^ Il Some could still argue Napster does not make a profit from the the Internet using that it is still guilty songs that are downloaded, but instead by Napster. There were one billion downloads because people abused its system. But, the 9. There wasn't any other space. selling advertisements. last year [2000], but music sales are way Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 But are they guilty of piracy? In order for up, so how is Napster hurting the music says that an internet service provider, like 10. The whole lot was empty anyways. that to be true, it must be proven that Nap­ industry? It's not. The only people who are Napster, has no duty to monitor or seek ster's actions hurt the music industry. scared of Napster are the people who have facts showing infringing activities. , However, this is not the case. Seventy per­ filler on their albums and are scared that if So is Napster legal? Yes. We must realize APOLOGY: The names of the police officer and cent of Napster's users download songs to people hear more than one single they're that Napster is not crippling the music sample music before they buy a CD. I, for not going to buy the album." industry, but instead revolutionizing it. The dog pictured on the front page of last week's issue one, downloaded several of Bruce Spring­ Curiously enough, Metallica has no real question should instead be, "Will we steen's songs before I purchased his new are Sgt. Mark Tinsley and Diwa. -Julles Outten problem when users utilize Napster to welcome this change, or will we deny our­ album (one of the best that I've ever heard, download their bootlegged recordings. selves the opportunity to change our music actually). In 2000, during the height of the Why is that? Well, any music aficionado for the better?" After all, the same road­ Napster era, music sales increased by $500 can tell you that Metallica hasn't had a good block that Napster has endured has been. million, according to a CNN report on the I'he Libertv • n 1. . song since "Enter Sandman." The reason seen every time a new device or piece of Policies subject. Does Napster hurt each individual they allow listeners to hear bootlegged technology is introduced. For the better­ on The Champion encourages artist? Well, for every album sold, Toni recordings (and this is pure conjecture) is ment of the music industry, we must toss 1971 University Blvd. Braxton for one made a paltry 37 cents. community members to sub­ because their songs are filler; they're using whatever vice we have towards Napster and Lynchburg, VA 24506 Musicians don't get money for every album, Napster as sort of a focus group, to see what realize that it is legal and beneficial. The mit letters to the editor on (434) 582-2124 but instead from signing mega-deals with the public likes. From there, Metallica will future holds limitless possibilities, and it is any subject. Letters should record labels. And, the aforementioned fat alter its songs accordingly, and release a up to us to accept it. Faculty Adviser Deborah Huff not exceed 400 words and Ad Director Elaine Pecore must be typed and signed.The deadline is 6 p.m. Editor in Chief Monday. Teens sue McDonalds for their obesity Julleanna Outten In a list of the stupidest lawsuits ever, Since when can't a child be held respon­ just in case nobody thought about it. Money Managing Editor the most recent case against the McDon­ sible? Granted children's minds do not isn't the answer, because every cent of any w, n. , , Letters and columns that ald's restaurant chain ranks number one, function on the same accountability level as settlement is likely to go walking right back Wes Kickards even over the infamous "my coffee was hot adults. If a child was to get to tipped off by into McDonalds on the haunches of a richer appear are the opinion of and I spilled it on myself case. In a com­ an executive relative and commit insider but not in the least bit smarter obese kid,' SECTION EDITORS the author solely, not the plaint filedb y lawyers for two overweight trading, of course we wouldn't hold them for twice as many Big Macs as his money News Mariel Williams Champion editorial board adolescents, McDonalds is accused of mar­ accountable, but that is the could buy before. Asst. Editor Rhiannon Berry or Liberty University. keting their food to underage consumers, simple reason children are If we as people can't be held Opinion Ben Eppard M materjal submitted who because of their impressionable age not stock brokers. To the personally responsible for our, Life! Amy Jordan , . . could not make rational health conscious extent that children are eating habits what can we be „ . T . „ , becomes property or the decisions and as a result became exces­ allowed to function and make held accountable for? Society in v v Sports John I-arel ' sively obese. decisions in society, they general has continued to buy the Asst. Editor Robbie Adams Champion. The Champion The two plaintiffs, who are both girls, should be held responsible. rationalization of each individ­ reserves the right to accept, stand 5'9" and 5'3" but weigh 270 and 200 Furthermore, if a child suf­ ual's actions until no one is COPY reject or edit any letter pounds, respectively. The lawsuit claims fers lapse in judgment and responsible for anything, not Copy Editor Christine Koech received — according to that while both of them ate at McDonalds cannot make sound decisions even the food you put in your the Champion stylebook, several times a week, they and their parents over even the smallest of own mouth. PHOTOGRAPHY . . T.. were unaware of how fattening the food things, they have been pro­ The number of cases like this, taste and the Liberty Editor John Fisher was. This, despite the obvious poster-size vided with superior sources beneppard however, will continue to rise as Asst. Editor University mission state- charts of nutritional information that every on responsibility to help long as people continue to Susan Whitley ment' one of us knows McDonalds hangs on its them in their time of need, blame others for their bad deci­ store walls. The dilemma this case creates namely parents. sions. While the McDonalds lawsuit is new, Send letters to: Liberty is not over whether or not McDonalds food How can a child be expected to get away the premise is not. America has allowed the RESEARCH/ Champion, Liberty is fattening, but over whether other people with what ever he wants, never accepting robbing of millions of dollars from corpo­ DISTRIBUTION University, Box 2000, can be held responsible for an individual's responsibility, and then like a magic act rate entities, including large tobacco com­ Manager Josh Borders Lynchburg, VA 24506 or dr P ff in DeM SS Ha personal ignorance and poor judgment. grow up the day he turns eighteen? The panies merely because they do not have a ADVERTISING ° ° ° " "When we're suing on behalf of children, message that is being sent is that these two positive social image. I'm not a tobacco fan, Advertising Manager I0^' The it's hard to argue that a 6, or 8 or 10-year- girls are not socially responsible for their or a fast food fan for that matter, but the Kristy Mullendore Champion is avail- old has to take full responsibility for their actions, and because we all assume that issue is not their product, both of which are Asst. Advertising Mgr. able online at: decisions when they're lured into McDon­ someone must be responsible we blame well marked as to their content. It is the Allison Fields www.liberty.edu/info/cham- ald's by the toys and the playground and some big bad corporate entity. responsibility of each human for the deci­ Web pion. happy meals and the birthday parties," said Then as if money is the answer, mom sions that they make. What you do is your Kristy Mullendore attorney John Banzhaf, who is helping rep­ calls a lawyer over her kid's obesity and we responsibility (period). resent the suit. have a multi-million dollar lawsuit. Well, SPEAKUP: What are your biggest pet peeves(

"Fake fashion rock and people "That lady in the purple civic "Meaningless conversations such "My biggest pet peeve is that peo­ "When people snap their gum "My biggest pet peeve about who listen to bad music loud." who never uses blinkers (you as 'how was your break'." ple can't drive. Go to driving from the fillings in their teeth." people is pre-judging before get­ know who you are)." school!!!." ting to know them."

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( September 24, 2002 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page 7 Commentary Letter to the Editor Out of touch with reality shows by Carrie Seaford Death defying stunts, satanic most of the reality shows, and It has been brought to call it fashion. I love this. neighbors, starving island peo­ also includes Ozzy Osborne my attention several Once again you that do ple, and a loosely dressed plus yelling obscenities at his dogs times in the past weeks pull it off are not con­ sized model fillth e air. What for using the bathroom on the that there have been a forming, that's something bizarre dream could this be? It carpet, as in the current most number of articles on the once more to give props could possibly be an act in a cir­ popular reality show, the fashion fury of fall for to. cus sideshow, or a Osborne's. Lets Liberty students. It seems The issue of thriftiness comedy improv skit, not forget Anna that we have an eclectic also came to my atten­ or even people in line Nicole Smith wal­ ancestry that I was tion. The comment about for the auditions of a lowing down the unaware of, rules and reg­ not wearing clothes until Kid Rock video, but street while try­ ulations of the fashion they wear out, I will the answer is none of ing to eat the world that have been answer with a single the above. What I'm whole bakery sec­ passed down from the point. If you walk into any referring to is the tion from thousands of years of Lib­ name brand clothing newest rage of televi­ Krogers, and still erty graduates before us. store today you'll find sion known as reality managing to be Fashion "do's and don'ts" clothes that look like shows. fowl at the same if you will. I hate to break they've already been warn These reality time. it to a few misinformed put for you, wear it as shows are supposed to joshborders In my opinion, people that their ideas are long as you like, it's the capture life as the networks this is stupidity at its worst. rather outdated. "style." If you like it, wear think it is, raw and unintelli­ Maybe the producers of these Let's touch on the issue it, if no one else does, gent. The networks do a great shows findth e reality of their of white after Labor Da. newsflash, it doesn't mat­ job of portraying the unintelli­ lives to be as equally shallow win $50,000. This is not con­ nels and primetime spots where In the fashion industry of ter. gent part of their shows, and brainless as the shows that fronting fears, which is the pur­ millions of people are seeing today it is completely It also bothers me that whether they do so intentionally they produce. That at least pose and supposed edginess of them and millions of people's acceptable for fall as long we're so consumed by this or not. In most of these type explains why there is no such the program, this is blatant morals are being distorted more as you don't include the whole fashion issue. shows, a camera basically lives thing as morals in these shows. immorality and pornography. then they already were. We j Even in reality game shows such whiteshoes. White has When you shop for with celebrities or normal peo­ In what sense is reality being shouldn't buy into the life that is as Fear Factor and Dog Eat Dog, been seen sported in all of clothes you're not shop­ ple no matter what they do, or portrayed through these shows? being portrayed through these there is a lack of taste and the latest "trendy" maga­ ping for a body or "who where they go. The key word Maybe for these Jerry Springer reality shows. morals. A prime example of this zines, as well as fashion you are". If we could buy here is anything or anywhere. rejects whose lives have been Get your own image and get was an episode in which a chal­ bodies we would all be the This includes two girls arguing exploited and turned into enter­ your own life, don't let the runways all over the lenge for the contestants was to same, having the same over whom to sleep with, as in tainment this is reality, but I trailer trash of Hollywood be an world. As for our ladies strip completely nude in front of impossible Barbie figure, the show Big Brother, the Real think not. These shows are example for your life. looking "classy," and not a studio audience in order to "loud," sure you catch a or ripped Ken physique. World, Road Rules, or basically being broadcast on local chan­ day or two when you've We would fail to our indi­ got a few people sporting viduality that God black and white, but you designed us for, and fail to give creativity its remain hollow, beautiful, Pride: The sin from which all others arise proper dues, have you indifferent people with­ missed the unique, hard- out a face to express our nathanberong have it ourselves, the more we pride and its effects. In 2 solving the problem of pride. IJ to-find, only looks good purpose. There's a reason dislike it in others." Samuel 17:11, Hushai appeals to is a problem that we all face ; on a few people in the that Barbie dolls were It is everywhere. The pastor, Pride is the utmost evil. It is Absalom's pride, which later led everyday of our lives. I do not' universe outfits? That's created hollow. There's who will not take advice from the very source that drives us to to Absalom's fall. Second think we can ultimately conquer where the credit goes, to also a reason that we ask his wife, the baseball player want more, all the while, feeling Chronicles it, but I do - those people that don't Christ to inhabit our who demands an eight-digit like we have obtained less. It is 26:16 tells 44 know that • hearts, instead of our conform to look like every income, and even the Liberty the single cause of man's fall. It how pride The more pride we the firstste p meager, failing, decaying, other person on the University student who is through pride that the devil leads to is giving God framework. Did Christ planet with the same "dresses up" to dine in the Mar­ became the devil. The more destruction. have in us, the more total control not die a naked man to American Eagle shirt as riott. It is the very thing that pride we have in us, the more The book of of our lives save the souls of unde­ 552 other girls on cam­ drives us to intense competition we dislike it in others. Pride is Proverbs is we dislike it in others. and to stop serving people, that He in even recreational sports and not having something, but chiefly devoted believing in pus, who all inevitably also sees as naked? wear them the same day. the very thing that leads to an rather having more than the to educating Pride destroys rela­ the good of '. As for the boys, they've "For this reason I say endless path of destruction and next man (or woman). Pride the reader on ourselves. been given props for to you, do not be worried demise. destroys relationships, because pride (vs. 2:16- tionships, because it's My final sug­ "smart" dressing in about your life, as to what It has been called the sin it's always seeking to take away 17,6:3,8:13, gestion is khakis and button up you will eat or what you from which all others arise. The from others. It is the most com­ 13:10,16:18). always seeking to take reading C.S. solids. I don't know if will drink; nor for your excessive belief in one's own petitive of sins, and a sin that Pride is a bar­ Lewis' "Mere Christianity", anyone else has noticed body, as to what you will abilities, that interferes with the we as Christians are tempted rier to belief in away from others. namely chap- the rising trend in the put on. Is not life more individual's recognition of the with more often than non- Jesus in John ^______. * * ter eight, Howdy-Doody-I-just- than food, and the body grace of God- pride. C.S.Lewis believers. It becomes a never- 11:45-53. In — walked-off-the-set-of- more than clothing?"' said of pride, "There is no fault ending cycle because each per­ Acts 12:23, "The Great- son's pride is in competition Hee-Haw look that only a Matt. 6:25 which makes a man more Agrippa's pride led to his death Sin". with everyone else's pride. few guys can pull off and unpopular, and no fault which and in Ephesians 2:11-13, pride This article was written with we are more unconscious of in The Christian handbook, The blinds us to our faults. one person in mind, myself. "•-: ourselves. And the more we Bible, has countless stories of I do not know the answer to Page 8, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION SEPTEMBER 24, 2002

picks of the week • 9/24 Scaremare Rally • 9/27 Noche De Fiesta Come out on Tuesday at 9 p.m. for the Scaremare kick- This celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month is open to off rally. This rally is a chance to talk with the various all and will be held on Friday at 7 p.m. at David's Place. room leaders and to sign up to work in the different Cost is $1. For more information contact the MISO rooms. YouthQuest will be the entertainment and office at ext. 2688. snacks will be provided. • 9/30 "Recipe for Resumes" • 9/24-26 Female Self-Defense Course A workshop is being hosted by the Career Center on A self defense course for women will be offered in the Monday at 7 p.m. in DeMoss Hall 2053. This workshop Schilling Center Wrestling Room at 4:30 p.m. on will advise students on preparing their resume in this Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening. This age of technology. Students will be taught how to pre­ course will include physical instruction as well as infor­ pare paper, electronic and scannable resumes. The mation on the issue of self-defense. workshop will be presented by Sharon Minard. Dr. Rob Jackson returns to LU

By Carrie Frasz, reporter "My parents impressed upon me the sense to fit Jackson. In 2000, Jackson and his family felt a church. He said students should, "become deeply in to God's World and what He had planned for call leading them elsewhere. God directed committed to the local church and use their God Dr. Rob Jackson, Liberty's senior campus me," Jackson shared. Jackson to pastor a church in Austin, Texas. He given gifts through the church." pastor and vice-president for spiritual life, has Dr. Jackson first went to the Air Force was actively involved in the incredible growth of Junior Nate Ridlehoover says of Jackson, returned to Liberty University. Dr. Jackson Academy and began his education with the mili­ the church and also started the ministry of "It's obvious that he loves his job and the stu­ served at Liberty for two decades before he left to tary. After two years, he realized his true calling Family for a Lifetime. dents, and genuinely has concern for the spiritual follow God's was to be a pastor. So, he left the Academy and Family for a Lifetime is a program that life here at Liberty." calling to went to the University of Texas. He spent a single strengthens families by promoting biblical mar­ Jackson just feels honored to be able to do another min­ semester there then joined the Life Action min­ riages, a spiritual heritage for children, and a pas­ the Lord's work. He says it is the greatest fulfill­ istry in August istry team. sion for the local church and shar­ ment to know that, "God gave the privilege to a 2000. Now he It was there that he met ing the gospel. Joe-Blow mountain kid to make a difference in is back to his wife, Tami. Tami worked Jackson has a high sense of fami­ the world." influence the with the children for the min­ ly. He speaks highly and often of Jackson works with Light Ministries, sending lives of even istry, and it was her dynamic Tami, his wife of 22 years and his disciples all over the world, and also with the more Liberty teaching skills that caught children. His oldest daughter, Beth, campus pastors office, including ministering to students. Jackson's eye. 21, is working on her masters at the leadership as well as the entire student body. Jackson Together they went on to Liberty. Jessica, 16, is a high school He attends and often challenges students through is originally run a camp in northern student, and Ryan, 12, is in Jr. speaking at campus church both on Wednesday from High California. It was then that High. The latest addition to the and Sunday nights. Rolls, N.M., Jackson made the decision to Dr. Rob Jackson and family Jackson family, however, is just "Rob Jackson expresses great passion about just outside of transfer to Liberty University. over a month old. Jayden was a sur­ the things he preaches about. He is also very sin­ the Lincoln While here Jackson not only prise and blessing to the entire cere and sensitive when it comes to things of the National received his Bachelors, but also completed two Jackson family. Lord and everyday issues." Senior Laura Forest. There masters, an MA and MD, and is still going. He is Jackson brought his family back to Leibmann said. his father was Pimm PROVIDED close to receiving yet another degree. Jackson Lynchburg this year when he felt the Lord calling However, Jackson is not all work, he has contracted by Campus Pastor Rob Jackson remarks as he points to the hanging degrees on him back to serve at Liberty. He returned to his many hobbies including racquetball, hunting, and the govern­ speaks to students the walls, that he has had "too much school." position as the senior campus pastor and is also riding his motorcycle. ment to work Jackson worked on the staff at Liberty from the vice president for spiritual life. "Even with his busy position, growing family, on the atomic bomb. His mother played a vital 1980 through 2000. He served as a dean, until Jackson has a sincere care and concern for and hobbies, he always makes time for students," role in Jackson's life, since she was the one who the need came for a campus pastor. Jackson the student body. He shared, "I would like to see sophomore Kristin Conrad said. led him to Christ at a Good News Club held in the stayed on the staff, watching students grow and genuine revival. Revival has typically started by Jackson welcomes each and every student to Jackson's backyard when he was 5. go out into the world. youth, and I would like to see a spontaneous meet with him, email, or call him. He regularly Jackson credits his mother and father for "It is fulfilling to see grads doing front-line work of God started by our students." Jackson hangs out after convocation to be available to stu­ having a huge impact on his life and ministry. work in the world and making a difference," said would also like to see students commit to a local dents as well. Get involved with Operation Christmas Child

By Kelly Sullenger, reporter thing totally unexpected. The per­ The amazing thing about this Operation Christmas Child then son receiving the gift gets wide- project is that it comes from your contact the Champion office at Gift-giving is such an exciting eyed with a big toothy grin and heart. You have the opportunity ext. 2124. The Champion office thing. It's a wonderful feeling to total shock written all over his to pack a shoebox for either a boy also seeks to be involved in this watch the expression on some­ face. Watching that scene always or a girl, ages 2-14. project, so come by the office one's face as he opens a gift. The brings that feeling of satisfaction Those interested in putting located in DeMoss 1035 to pick best reactions come from some- deep down inside, knowing that together a shoebox can decide up a sheet with more informa­ someone was made very happy. what they think a child of whatev­ tion on what to put in the shoe- Operation Christmas Child is er age they choose would like and boxes. The Champion office will a project that seeks to give that they shop for them. They can put be the drop-off for all of the joy to kids all over the world at a letter and a picture of them­ Operation Christmas Child shoe- Christmas time. Unlike most selves in the box as well to per­ boxes. Americans, these kids don't get sonalize their gifts. This is a great way to get Christmas. Some of the chil­ Samaritan's Purse recom­ involved and to spread a little dren that receive gifts through mends such gifts as a flashlight Christmas cheer, and with the Operation Christmas Child have and bouncy ball for a boy or a easy drop-off spot in DeMoss, never felt the excitement of teddy bear and bracelets for a there really isn't an excuse for opening a gift at all, ever. girl. This project is also an oppor­ not getting involved. Through prayers, volunteer­ tunity to share the true meaning You can also go to their web­ ing and financial contributions, of Christmas with a child. It is site at www.samaritanspurse.org people all over the United suggested that colorful books that to find out more about States and other fortunate share the message of Christ are Operation Christmas Child. The countries can contribute to this put in the box, or even a Bible. collection week to send in your cause. At a school in New York City, shoeboxes for 2002 is Nov. 18- The project is put together by students decided to each put 25. an organization called together boxes for children of Christmas may seem like a Samaritan's Purse that is head­ Afghanistan. long way away, but now is the ed up by Franklin Graham. Some of the children from time to think about ways to Samaritan's Purse delivers mil­ New York had lost family mem­ spread a little Christmas cheer

hioio wort IDI i) BY SAMARITANS IVRSI lions of shoeboxes full of little bers in the September 11 attacks to some very special children. treasures for kids all around the yet they realized that Afghan chil­ You could have the opportunity Some 5 million children, including hun­ PllOIO PROVIDED BY SAMARITAN'S PURSI; world. They distribute to coun­ dren were hurting as well. to show Christ simply by filling dreds of thousands in Africa, will receive In December 2001,65,000 Afghanistan children received tries such as Albania, Haiti and If you are interested in con­ up a shoebox. shoeboxes from Operation Christmas Child. shoebox gifts this year Uzbekistan. tributing to Samaritan's Purse'

amyjordan the girl that has the same lunch as you on person who has the ability to brighten your day courtyard, but this is the extent of it. Now for some Tuesday and Thursday. And don't even simply by existing. of us, this is enough. Having personally had my try to deny that you don't take the Someone once said that "to know is nothing share of silly crushes, I can vouch that oftentimes Enjoy your imaginings long route to your math class just at all; to imagine is everything," and I think this is all a person is looking for. Yet—why not be so you can get a glimpse of that that applies in the area of little crushes. It's willing to take the next step? person whose class lets out before always fun to imagine yourself with the I am strongly encouraging each and every one of Okay, so we all know that we have them. Those yours starts. person who you're absolutely con­ you who has that crush in your life to do something people who, despite all of your best intentions, I knew a girl who would pur­ vinced would be perfect with you. about it. Ask that girl in your speech class if she'd make your heart beat faster when they walk by. You posefully go out of her way to go Guys, you just know that if the girl like to have coffee. Live a little bit-the worst thing simply can't help the smile that lights up your face through TE to see a particular guy would pay you a little attention that will happen is that you won't be the ideal cou­ after a conversation with that person. Just being in each Tuesday and Thursday. They then you would be able to win ple that you thought you might be. their presence has a way of making the day seem were dating for three months her over with your incredible And in the event that the worst happens, and the brighter, and the project that you have to complete before they realized that he did­ sense of humor and superior guy from your English class really isn't your prince less overwhelming. Every single one of us, who is n't have a class in TE either. good looks. We girls are sure charming, then don't despair, because the boy that not deeply committed to someone, has those mean­ This pair ran into each other that if the guy would just sits next to you in government could be your future ingless little crushes. one time in TE, and both ask us out then we would husband. You just never know. Granted, I am very much the hopeless romantic, assumed that the other one had make the ideal couple. So go ahead and enjoy those crushes-the girl but even the most devout opposition to the roman­ a class there. But what do we do you see in the library that makes the studying you tic side of things cannot help but have the occa­ Now, I am perfectly willing to about all of this? have to do seem much less important, or the guy in sional crush. There is just something fun about admit that these meaningless Absolutely nothing. We the cafeteria that makes your pasta seem suddenly having that guy that you look forward to seeing in crushes are all completely ridicu­ may have a meaningless lit­ unappetizing. Enjoy these moments. But be willing the Teacher Education Hall eveiy Monday, lous, because, in fact, they are. How tle conversation in the book­ to go beyond your imaginings. Something wonder­ Wednesday and Friday, or, for you guys, it might be ever, there is great fun in having that store or share a smile in the ful just might happen. SEPTEMBER 24, 2002 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page 9 Lynchburg's Kaleidoscope cert that featured both swing and jazz music. By Tamia Hetrick, reporter The highlight of Kaleidoscope is the Day in the Park on Sept. 14. This year featured Whether you're from a big city that has it family events that centered on musical enter­ all or from a small town that offers few com­ tainment, concessions, rides and exhibits. munity events, Lynchburg, Va. has some­ The more adventurous of heart were able to thing to offer everyone with its Kaleidoscope enjoy airplane rides of Lynchburg. of events each September. Among the events still to come is the The word kaleidoscope can hold as many Central Virginia Alzheimer's Association different personal meanings as there are peo­ Memory Walk. This is both a fundraiser for ple to ask. When a few Liberty students were Alzheimer's and an awareness builder to the Lifehouse asked, they responded with a variety of community. answers. "It means a beautiful confusion," The Walk will consist of a 4.5 mile walk Camie Poplaski said. starting at the Peakland United Methodist "Kaleidoscope means a mixture of differ­ Church. The memory walk is a nationwide ent things, shapes and personalities. It's event that takes place each year during something where everyone sees it different, September and October. There are walks in like a collage," Christie Hoggard said. more than 400 cities. Since 1989 these walks When student and Lynchburg resident have raised more than $100 million for Stanley Climbfall: Mark Jennings was asked about Alzheimer programs and services. For more Kaleidoscope his first response was, "Are you information about the memory walk you can talking about the event here in Lynchburg? call the Peakland United Methodist Church Questions Of Faith Kaleidoscope tries to blend culture, arts, at (434) 845-8440. music and history." There is also still time to enjoy The Kaleidoscope was started in 1975, after World's Longest Recital, which will take flnSUIERED! William P. Blackwell returned from a visit to place on Sept. 28 at the River Ridge Mall the Dogwood Arts Festival in Knoxville, Commons Area from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is By Joe Portnoy, reporter Tenn. Blackwell was impressed by the festival an informal music recital presented by stu­ and thought something like that would work dents of all ages. The many styles of music With their debut album, "No Name Face," Lifehouse well in Lynchburg. being performed include patriotic, jazz, clas­ wowed secular audiences with songs like, "Hanging By A Kaleidoscope made its debut in sical, gospel and show-tunes. Moment" and "Sick Cycle Carousel," but it was some time September of 1975 with six days of 47 cultur­ Kaleidoscope has a number of ongoing before the Christian market heard the album and began to JAMES NASMAN al, recreational and athletic programs. events in the area such as "A Life in ask questions of the trio. Among the first year's events was a hula- Photography: Louise Rosskam and the "Is Lifehouse a Christian band?" While the band never Hometown: Westwood, Mass. hoop contest. More than 25 years later, the Documentary Tradition" at the Maiser really answered this particular question during its double- Kaleidoscope festival features 30 attractions Museum of Art, located at Randolph-Macon platinum selling run, the question has been answered with ; Major: Communications—Public and lasts the entire month of September. Woman's College from 1-5 p.m., Tuesday its sophomore, Dreamworks Records, release, "Stanley Relations and Advertising Kaleidoscope now offers the city's most through Sunday. Rosskam is a photojour- Climbfall." attended community gatherings. nalist who worked on New Deal government Not only did the band cross-over from the secular mar- - and post-war corporation projects, and is Favorite movie: Bonnie and Clyde Kaleidoscope events started on Sept. 1 ket into the Christian market with this release, look no fur- • one of the few surviving photographers of and last until Sept. 29. This year's ther than the liner notes and see that Lifehouse members Z" Kaleidoscope kicked off with a professional that era. Favorite Color: green are hiding their faith no more. Jason Wade, Sergio giant bicycles stunt team. Freestyle stunts Also mark Sept. 28 on your calendar, Andrade and Rick Woolstenhulme all thank God as well as were performed during two shows that were when the 29th annual Virginia Ten Miler Most treasured material possession: thanking God for being their source of strength. free to the public. Other events included a takes place. This is a Lynchburg tradition Lyrics such as "And the world keeps spinning 'round / My CD collection visit to a confectionary store and a swing con­ that shouldn't be missed. My world's upside down and I wouldn't change a thing / I've got nothing else to lose /1 lost it all when I found you My worst habit: road rage and I wouldn't change a thing / You and I wouldn't change a thing," express their utter dependence on Jesus Christ. Describe your ideal Saturday after­ Lifehouse picks up where they it off with "No Name noon: A day at the beach on Cape Face" and takes one step farther with this latest release. Cod. The record "rocks out" much more than the debut with he sflid.fi jUPTl tracks like "Spin," "Anchor" and "Take Me Away." Pet peeves: vanity plates The record's title track and "My Precious" show that the group can slow things down a bit as well. "Am I Ever Favorite Holiday: Halloween Gonna Find Out" and "Out of Breath" stand out on the What is your idea of an Ideal album as well. Look for a few of these tracks to get massive radio air- : Something I collect; parking tickets evening with your significant other? play, at first listen, there are at least three potential hit songs on this album. Along with the CD comes two bonus Favorite Verse: John 16:33 tracks. A song called "How Long" and an acoustic version of track number 3, "Sky Is Falling" will definitely be receiv­ Girls impress me who: don't dress the ing attention. same as all the girls on campus Lifehouse takes us a little deeper into its journey with its latest release. The honesty and transparency on the Favorite TV Show: Survivor album should all but lay to rest questions of the band's faith in Christ. Dream Vacation: road trip out to the Grand Canyon ALBUM STATISTICS -Release: 9-17-02 —Dreamworks What I do when no one else is Records watching: rummage through my room­ —Produced by Ron mates' stuff Aniello Matthew Kirkland, senior Heather Richardson, —Mixed by Brendan If I could be anyone for a day it biblical studies major junior FACS major O'Brien would be: my math professor so I —Website: www.life- could give myself an A. I'd like to take her to a nice My ideal date would be to go to a housemusic.com restaurant where you could look park, where it's peaceful and -12 Tracks (2 Most significant moment: Being fea­ out and see the best sunset possi­ quiet, and have a picnic. After Bonus Tracks) tured in the Liberty Champion. ble. Then I'd like to take a car­ that I'd like to go on a hot air bal­ —Total Running riage ride through the city, I'd loon ride and watch the sun go Time:58:19 end the date telling her I've down. I would just love having enhanced CD (launch­ grown more and more in love the chance to be together, where es secret website) with who she is. things are tranquil and quiet. —Grade: A

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made me do my laundry on many occasions just your clothes out and put theirs in with­ By Mike Adame, reporter so I could learn and teach myself the basics of out any remorse. "When other people cleaning clothes. leave their clothes in the dryer it makes As if classes, dorm life and parking weren't However, in the community setting of a col­ me mad, so I just throw them on the table and enough to deal with, there is yet another aspect lege campus there is a certain etiquette that put my own clothes in," admitted Paul of college that can take a toll on the average stu­ must be followed as well as the basic rules of Flannery. dent. That issue is laundry. No matter how washing. Those who know not to leave their If you are in this situation where someone hard you try to keep your clothes clean and laundry sitting in a washer or dryer for hours at else's clothes are sitting in the dryer or wash­ fresh between washings it is still inevitable that a time usually don't experience any unusual ing machine, then be considerate of the person laundry must be done. Luckily, Liberty does problems with their clothes, but others whose clothes you are removing. Either set provide us with facilities to do our laun­ pay the price for their lack of laundry eti­ the wet clothes in a dryer or nicely fold the dry, but that doesn't mean that we are quette. clothes coming from the dryer. These "dryer all experts at it. Whether you are using the laundry facil­ fairies" are few and far between, but much Some of us have come to col­ ities on campus, or using the facili­ appreciated. lege without having done a sin- Q ties in your apartment complex, Along with the "dryer fairies" there are gle load of laundry in our lives. when many other people are using also the "dryer devils" who are the people who Others have become so the facilities, it can be hard to find a get so disgruntled with people's laundry sitting adept at it that they hard­ washer or dryer to do your laundry in washers and dryers that they feel the need ly even have to bat an eye in. At times like these, don't leave to make an example out of them. Those peo­ at the mere thought of it. your laundry sitting in the washer or ple usually put clothes on display in trees, on When asked how she acdi dryer for long periods of time. This is a rocks, and various other places on campus. mated to laundry at school, simple act, but it is a common courtesy While such an activity is not condoned, it Erica Kim said, "It was to others who are waiting for a washer or nonetheless happens. easy for me to learn dryer. This is not your own personal So, the best thing to remember when doing Doui Hi \ni i; laundry room, so be considerate of those your laundry is to keep track of when your how to do my laun­ LAUNDRY ROOM ETIQUETTE is practiced by a student in around you who also have dirty clothes. cycles are ending, so that you can be a consid­ dry on my own." I the campus facilities was lucky enough to Often, when people see a washer or dryer erate launderer. Doing this may make your PAGE 10, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION SEPTEMBER 24, 2002 ROBERTS: Striving to make LU the best

Trinidad, came to United continued from page 12 States and played high school •"I wasn't really, [expecting soccer at Wesleyan Christian. this much success this early] Wesleyan Christian, High but vve have some good passers Point, N.C., also has pro­ fl.f the ball. And vve are always duced current Flames players communicating. They have con­ Perry, Patrick Heery and fidence in me. I just put away Brentley Kellufn. "I didn't the ball," Roberts said. know them until I got up ; One of displays of that confi­ here. But it is nice to play dence the team has in Roberts with them," Roberts said. ciime when Alder selected him It's not just his composure to take a penalty kick against that is noticeable off the Virginia Tech. "We have a lot of field. Roberts is a quality confidence in him to stick the person, according to Alder. ball in the net. He has a lot of "This guy screams character. composure and doesn't get rat­ There are certain guys like tled easily. He never panics," Darryl, Davy Guinn (current .InllN KlSIIKR Alder said. Flames midfielder), and Ben PERPLEXED— Quarterback Gus Condon and the Flames couldn't com­ Strawbridge (former Flames It has also helped Roberts to plete their miracle victory. Liberty has never beaten a top 10 l-AA team. defender) that if my son have a veteran like Chase Perry turned out like one of them, I play alongside him at the for­ would love it. Yeah, they are ward position. "He [Perry] is good players but they are FOOTBALL: Miscues more experienced. He talks to also good people," Alder said. me a lot and shows me what the Roberts also speaks highly game is all about. I like that," of his coach and teammates. Roberts said. prove costly for Flames "On my recruiting trip Mr. "He has caused problems for Alder really seemed to care the lead. The Flames appeared other teams. And that is what about me and his players," continued from page 12 to be in good shape after Eugene we expected him to do. We have said Roberts. "Friends are Two possessions later with Goodman ran 37 yards to the confidence in Darryl," said easy to make. Everyone in the Flames trying to punt, the ASU 18-yard line, but another Alder. However, Alder and Lynchburg has been very snap went over Kelley's head mistake —this time a holding Roberts expect much more as nice," said Roberts. time goes on. "It should be nine and through the endzone. The penalty— erased the play and or 10 goals. But as gets he Both Alder and Roberts safety put ASU ahead 15-14, forced a third-and-11. Condon stronger and is in the system for feel as though he has a future and after the free kick, they scrambled for four yards and the a while longer, he should get in professional soccer. But went 69 yards in eight plays to Flames prepared to punt the better," Alder said. Roberts has set a different take a 22-14 lead into the lock­ ball away. The ball sailed over priority for the moment. Roberts even has an impact SCORER— Freshman Darryl Roberts goes all-out during a Flames rout er room at halftime. Kelley's head again, however, "Yeah, I would like to play on defense for Liberty. "If we Neither team moved the ball and gave the Mountaineers a game. We are supposed to be getting professional soccer. But after I get my are under pressure we may dump a ball well in the third quarter, as the first-and-goal from the Liberty better," Roberts said. "We should be degree that is the most important thing in the corner and sometimes Darryl gets Flames defense tightened up to seven yard line. able to compete with the highest level right now," Roberts said. The only thing to the ball. He gets to balls you don't keep the Mountaineers off the Joe Burchette completed a teams in the Big South," Roberts said. Roberts doesn't seem to have figured out think he will get to," Alder said. board. third-down pass to Daniel Bettis Roberts composure is apparent off the is his major. "I want to get better after every game. "We knew they would make to put the Mountaineers ahead field as well. Roberts, from Trincity, I want the team to get better after every some plays and put together for good, 29-22. some excellent drives, but we Another 10-yard holding knew that if we stayed poised penalty and an illegal formation r.BlGSOUTHSPQRTS.CQM and did what we were supposed penalty marred the Flames next to do, we could bend but not possession. Facing fourth-and- break," said defensive end 14, they turned the ball over on Aaron Deberry, who finished downs, giving ASU the ball at PONTIAC • C5MC with eight tackles and two sacks. the Liberty 16 yard line and "I think the defense played extinguishing the comeback. THE OFFICIAL BIG SOUTH CONFERENCE SPORTS REPORT exceptionally well," Karcher The game did giv? the fans a said. "If we don't turn the ball lot to cheer about, though. LittJefield Earns Second Men's Soccer Player Of The Week Honor hitting percentage. She had a career-high three solo blocks in the win over on special teams early in Barnes (18 carries, 90 yards) CHARLOTTE, N.C.-Mike Littlefield was named Big South Men's over Youngstown State and had two solos in the loss to Duquesne. the game, it's a non-factor." and Goodman (14 carries, 78 Remmers also had seven service aces. Soccer Player of the Week for the second time this season. After ASU kicker Mark Wright yards) proved that the Flames Littlefield was also honored as the MVP of the Stihl Soccer Classic in missed a field goal, Liberty can run at, over, and through Littlefield Earns Second Men's Soccer Player Of The Week Honor Norfolk after scoring four goals in the tournament, including the game- started its first possession of the anyone. Coach Karcher's game winner against Old Dominion. Littlefield currently leads the team in CHARLOTTE, N.C.-Mike Littlefield was named Big South Men's fourth quarter at its own 28- plan was perfect, mixing smash- goals (8) and is tied for the team in scoring (17 points), shots (21) and Soccer Player of the Week for the second time this season. yard line. mouth running with draw plays game-winning goals (2). Littlefield was also honored as the MVP of the Stihl Soccer Classic in Condon took control of the and play-action passes until the Norfolk after scoring four goals in the tournament, including the game- game, completing a 27-yard pass Mountaineers had no idea what winner against Old Dominion. Littlefield currently leads the team in Winthrop's Remmers Earns Volleyball Player Of The Week to wideout Adrian Hall, scram­ was coming. The defense was goals (8) and is tied for the team in scoring (17 points), shots (21) and bling for six more yards, then prepared, and kept the Flames CHARLOTTE, N.C.-For the second consecutive week, a Winthrop game-winning goals (2). throwing a 37-yard strike to in it when the offense struggled. player took home the Volleyball Player of the Week award. Lindsay Danny Jackson to bring the This game was a few ill-timed Remmers earned the honor, while UNC Asheville's Rose Butler was Sarah Gantner Named Women's Soccer Player Of The Week Flames within two. On the con­ mistakes away from a monu­ named the freshman of the week. CHARLOTTE, N.C.-Liberty's Sarah Gantner was named Women's version attempt, Condon split mental upset, but even that Remmers was an All-Tournament selection at the Kangaroo Classic. Soccer Player of the Week on Monday. out wide as a receiver, allowing offers little consolation to a She averaged 3.4 kills, and one block per game while posting a .304 Barnes to take the snap and team that left everything they score on an option run to tie the had on the field. game at 22. "We didn't win and that's all The defense held again, that matters in the game of foot­ Authentic Indian Cuisine forcing a punt and giving the ball. There are no moral victo­ Fine Dining • Take Out • Parties &. Catering Liberty offense a chance to take ries," Karcher said.

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By Dave Kurtz, hockey correspondent more of the same, and early on it looked like the night before. LU came out and took the physical There are two constants in the LU sports uni­ game to Virginia and making sure that the visi­ verse; the women's basketball team winning the tors did not want to go into the corners. Fresh­ Big South and Liberty-UVa hockey games are man Paul MacDonald scored the first of three nasty. goals in the game to get the Flames a 1-0 lead at This year's version was no exception as the 17:26 in the first period. By the end of the first Flames opened up the 2002-2003 campaign LU had stretched the lead to 3-0. with a home-and-home series against their long­ The second period and most the third were time rival, the University of Virginia. played very sloppy by both teams. No real The Flames dominated the Cavs last season, rhythm was set until six minutes in to the final winning 6-1,6-2, but the Cavs had brought in 13 frame, when Captain Ben Wilson got his first new players, half of their roster, so there was an goal of the season, getting a pass from Davies unknown element to the game. Early into the and hitting the back of the net. Two more scores game it looked like Virginia's changes had made from MacDonald, giving him the hat trick, sealed it a much better team, playing tough with LU and the game and gave the Flames a 6-0 lead. Getting FILE PHOTO holding the Flames offense to one goal in the the shutout was sophomore goalie Kevin Rainey, WRIST SHOT—The Flames hope that with players like Jim Bellow and company they can reach new heights this year. first period. The goal was scored by freshman who easily handled the 17 shots that UVa man­ forward Jonathan Ziegler. aged against him The only down side to the two Early in the second, Liberty looked like it was games was the injuries. Already having lost going to have a fight on its hands as UVa scored rookie defenseman Ron Cooney to a broken foot Ice Hockey season preview 52 seconds into the second period. But, all the for 6-8 weeks, two more injuries were suffered Cavaliers did was wake the sleeping giant. After this past weekend. Sophomore Josh Pearce dis­ By Dave Kurtz, hockey correspondent What has come in... that, the Flames offense started to click and the located his hand and did not play in the home You would think that after losing so many play­ rout was one. Jordan Davies and Joe Bellow opener. Also, asst. Captain Ryan Rosewell broke The upcoming hockey season is filled with ers, that the Flames would need to rebuild, but scored 30 seconds apart and Ziegler got his sec­ his ankle hitting the boards and will be laid up more expectations than ever, and the team reflects looking at the new recruits Coach Handy maybe ond goal at the 6:14 mark of the second period. for at least a couple of weeks. that pressure as they try to take the next step in the using the word "reload." The scoring continued in the third as Liberty lit The Flames (2-0) will be back in action this evolution of the team. Jonathan Fitter, a defenseman from Ontario will the lamp five more times in the third period. Friday night against the University of North Car­ When we left our team... be looked upon to carry a lot of minutes in his UVa potted alate score, but it was two little too olina. Game time is at 11 p.m. They had just completed the most dominating freshman campaign. Fitter has the ability to play late. The Flames cruised to a 9-2 win. Tickets can be purchased at the Marriott or at season in ACC history going undefeated in both both up on the wing and back on defense, and his The home opener on Saturday promised to be the Roanoke Ice Station prior to the game. the conference and playoff season. The Flames fin­ versatility will be vital for the season. ished with a 20-5 record and as ACCHL Champi­ Thomas Cooney, from Washington, D.C., will ons. Liberty finished fifth in the Southeast region round out the first two defensive pairs. He has the of the ACHA D2 standings, its highest ranking ability to jump up in the play to pressure the oppo­ Flames win Navy Invitational ever. sition's defense and the speed to not get caught on a Since that time many things have changed for rush. Paul McDonald, out of Ontario, is a player By Chris Humphreys, reporter The Flames also received a strong perform­ both the Flames and in the ACHA. LU, along with who has had a lot of hype thrown his way and he ance from senior goalkeeper, Patrick Heery. Maryland, the league runner-up, have left the has not disappointed in the early going. With Liberty's men's soccer team captured the Navy Heery recorded seven saves and the only goal he ACC, in hopes of being able to raise their competi­ McDonald's breakaway speed and a great scoring Invitational by defeating Navy 1-0 on Sunday surrender was an own goal that evened the match tion enough to warrant a bid to the national tour­ touch, whatever line he is with will instantly add a afternoon. at a goal a piece in the 73rd minute. nament. In the ACHA, two of the teams that rep­ real scoring threat every shift out there. Flames defender Adam Godwin passed the Roberts first goal was unassisted and came in resented the Southeast are now gone, Life to aca­ A Toronto native, Mike Ward, gets to step into ball from midfield down the left sideline to fresh­ the 30th minute. Roberts' game-winning goal demic problems and Michigan to the Central the shoes left by Chris Lowes, being the linemate of man midfielder Jonathan Burklo, who collected came eight minutes into overtime. Freshman region. This all adds up to a golden opportunity Ben Wilson, and from looking at the tryout, he is it and burried the game winner in the 86th midfielder, Jonathan Burklo, was credited with for the Flames to be able to make a move into the going to have many chances to use his speed to rack minute. the assist. The two goals were Roberts only shots vacuum left in the region. up points. Hailing out of Michigan, Matt Brady, a The Flames earned their fourth win of the sea­ of the match. In order to accomplish this, the Flames sched­ forward will add some size and a physical presence son with a 2-1 overtime victory over Army in the Liberty was out shot 18-9 and Army won 10 ule has reflected the need to impress voters. The to Liberty's lines. Dan Bechtold, a transfer from Navy Invitational on Friday Sept. 20. Freshman corners to the Flame's five corners. schedule includes (all rankings are from final Ontario, has added some much needed depth to the forward, Darryl Roberts, continued his stellar The Flames will travel to Elon for their second standing of last year's tournament,) No.2 Michi­ forward lines and should make a significant impact play scoring both of the Flames' goals to give him Big South match of the season tomorrow. gan, No. 3 Miami (Ohio), No. 4 Indiana, No.7 in the upcoming season. a total of seven goals in six games this season. Siena, No. 10 Robert Morris, and No.12 SUNY- Finally, the Flames are excited about the scoring Stonybrook. Throw in perennial Southeast region ability of Ontario native Jonathan Ziegler. The contenders Pittsburgh, Dayton, and IUP and the coaching staff is high on his knack of being in the : Flames have the toughest schedule ever, and the right place to bury a goal and keep the pressure on j greatest way to make a name for themselves. the opposition. What we lost... On the coaching side, there have been some The Penalty Box —, Since the end of last season, the Flames have changes as well. Handy has added four new lost nine players that the coaching staff will have a coaches to his staff. First, Dave Wight has joined I— YOUR SOURCE FOR SPORTS NEWS tough time replacing. the team after playing the OHL and for the Univer­ Gone are three players to graduation; Chris sity of British Columbia. Wight is in charge of the ' MONDAY NIGHTS AT 8 P.M. Lowes, who was fifthi n the league in points, second forwards and practices. in assists, Miles Gerlatt, part of the league leading Other coaches will be familiar to Flames fans as ONLY AT 90.9 THE LIGHT defense, and Matt Bruland, who was the heart and well. Stepping into the shoes of Shuber will be for­ soul of the team. The Flames also lost the services mer LU player, Chris White. White returns to the of three players who had excellent freshman years. team after three excellent years with the team. Mike Ansell, ALL-ACCHL freshman team selec­ Another former player, Matt Bruland, takes off his tion, and Scott Singor, eighth in the league in scor­ jersey and puts on a tanktop as the team's strength

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~<'% By Kyle Adams, reporter : p i it M ? 1 U ... • The Flames came at Appalachian State with everything they had but ended up on the short end farel of the score on Saturday, falling, 29-22 to the fourth-ranked Mountaineers. The game featured a little of everything—blocked kicks on consecutive plays, a safety, a running back ALMOST throwing for a touch down, a quarterback lining up at wide receiver—but in the end it came down to the Mountaineers taking advantage of a few crucial UPSET Liberty mistakes. Going into last weekend's Mountaineer defensive back Derek Black football game against returned a blocked field goal 50 yards for a touch­ Appalachian State, practically down. Two bad snaps by the Flames punt team led no one would have thought it to an Appalachian State safety in the second quar­ would turn out as close as it did. ter and the game-winning touchdown with three I mean, after all, Appy St. came minutes left in the game. All told the miscues pro­ in as one of the top five teams in vided for 15 of the Mountaineers' 29 points the nation and Liberty hasn't "We had opportunities to win the football game won a big game in five years. and we didn't get it done," Flames Coach Ken While the Flames didn't win Karcher said. "We made too many mistakes on Saturday either, they did on offense, defense and special teams. But if you come extremely close. In fact, make those mistakes against the fourth-ranked the loss got me to thinking team in the country, you're going to lose. We lost about other Flames teams and we deserved to lose." which have upset major oppo­ Liberty got off to a fast start as Gus Condon nents. Saturday's game was threw a 50-yard touchdown pass to fullback Sam close as the football team has Gado to give the Flames 7-0 lead on their second come in over 10 years to knock­ possession. The scoring drive began when Milton ing off a top five opponent. The Johnson and Seth Reichart stuffed Appalachian last time they came that close State's Jerry Beard on fourth-and-two, snuffing out was in their first season of 1-AA, a Mountaineer threat. in 1988. The Flames lost that The Mountaineers tied the score at seven on season 36-35 to Western their next possession when Sean Jackson sprinted Illinois, who at the time was the 42 yards for the score. Jackson finished the game second ranked team in the with 18 carries for 153 yards. nation. The Flames went ahead again in the second Odier Flames teams have quarter, when running back Verondre Barnes faced top ranked opponents as pulled up and threw a 35-yard touchdown pass to well, especially when it comes to Gado to make the score 14-7. NCAA tournament play. Thus The Liberty defense took the fieldan d forced a far, none of our teams have three-and-out possession by the Mountaineers, been able to pull off the upset giving the Flames excellent fieldpositio n and a and advance past the first chance to add to their lead. But instead of putting round. However, each year we Liberty in front 17-7, kicker Jay Keheys field goal continue to get closer. To date, was blocked and returned 50 yards to cut the lead our baseball team is the only to 14-13. team to win an NCAA tourna­ JOHN FISHER ment game. They did so in the BREAK FREE— Sam Gado breaks a tackle while speeding towards the end zone. Gado had two receiving touchdowns in last Please see FOOTBALL, page 10 2000 season, upsetting Seton Saturday's near upset to Appalachian State, ranked in the top five in most every college football poll. Liberty lost 29-22. Hall with a 10-2 victory. Unfortunately, the Flames were defeated 4-2 by Wake Forest preventing them from becoming :the firsttea m in the program's •history to advance past the first W'Soccer defeats CSU j-Qund. and forced an offside. It was a great heads up play diat sti­ ;: Volleyball, softball, soccer and By Andrew Martin, reporter fled the attempt to tie die game by CSU. basketball have all made trips to One minute later, Ulland crossed a ball to Woodrow at the NCAA's as well, but major The Flames women's soccer team notched its first con­ die top of the box, who put it into die back of the net for upsets have also eluded them. ference win Saturday afternoon against Charleston die goal. The goal was Woodrow's first of the year. Last season the softball team Southern (1-4-1) by a score of 2-0. "We like to bring Kati Ulland off the bench to finish die came as close as ever to a first The Flames (2-4-1) got on the board early. In the fourth game, sort of a Mia Hamm type situation. She provides a round upset, before falling to minute, Liz Rudolph received a pass from Alicia Davis on spark off die bench," Price said. top ranked UCLA 3-0. the right side of the field. She took the ball wide, and It was a well-needed spark for the Flames that put Women's soccer has made crossed it with her left foot to an open Sarah Foster who the game out of reach. The game ended with both consecutive trips to the NCAA headed it past CSU keeper Miki Wilson. teams gasping for breath after a hard-fought game. tournament but has lost 6-1, The early part of the game was dominated by Liberty. "We shouldve put the game away in the first 15 and 3-0 to Wake Forest and 'The Flames kept getting shot after shot off, but only a few minutes. We were creating chances, and that's a posi­ Virginia respectively. While were put on goal. In the fifthminute , Foster took a shot on tive," Coach Price said when asked whether or not he men's soccer has not made it to goal that was stopped by CSU keeper. was pleased with the goal output. the NCAA tournament it has "Sarah played a great game. We're hying to get that con­ beaten several top 25 opponents NATHAN LAWKKNSON sistency game in and game out from her. She's working on including a major upset in 2000 FUNDAMENTALS— Darryl Roberts works on al aspects of his game. it," Flames Coach James Price said. over then No. 5 ranked Wake The Flames were working from a 3-4-3 formation, Forest. which produced more offensive chances than they have We're all familiar with the had all year. By having three strikers up front, they put the success of tlie women's basket­ pressure on the Buccaneers defenders to make the plays. ball team-six straight NCAA Roberts shows In the 12th minute, Flames junior defender Jenny Davis tournaments-but last year was put an incredible pass onto the foot of Freshman forward as close as its ever come to a Megan Balmer for a breakaway chance, but Balmer could­ monumental first round upset. veteran capability n't finisha s die ball skidded past the right side post. Seeded 14th, the Lady Flames With the score still 1-0 liberty in the 26th minute, the nearly knocked off No. 3 seed Flames put tough pressure on in the CSU box. Senior and 12th ranked South Carolina, By Chris Humphreys, reporter Alicia Davis kicked the ball to freshman Kali Ulland who falling 69-61. scored. The men's basketball teams One of the most important attributes for a true goal scorer 'Hie referee though, stopped the game right as die play biggest wins of late liave come is composure. He must be able take in the frenetic flurry of was taking place because of an injured Buccaneer in the against Virginia Tech, but in activity tliat follows him everywhere on the fieldan d make 18. 1997 they pulled off the biggest use of his skill and understanding while patiently waiting for "I've never seen that call in all my years of coaching," win in the basketball program's his chance to strike. And when that chance comes, he has to Price said. "I don't know where he got that from." history by defeating the be composed enough to be able to put the ball into the net. It was a judgment call by the referee that penalized the University of Virginia 69-64 in liberty has found a true goal scorer in freshman forward, Flames brilliant play. liberty went into halftime with the Charlottesville. Darryl Roberts. score remaining 1-0, while dominating the first part of the This season many of liberty's Roberts has scored five goals in five games for the Flames game. teams are picked near the top of going into this weekend's games in Annapolis at the Navy Senior forward Katie Woodrow had a few shots in Uie the conference, and it won't be Invitational. However, it not just Roberts' ability to score that ODflnjnf of the second half. Woodrow took a shot that long before another major has impressed Liberty's soccer coach, Jeff Alder. "Danyl does went over the crossbar, and a few moments later had a ball upset, possibly in the NCAA a good job scoring goals, but he also does a good job of draw­ put on her head that also went over the crossbar. ing defenders and getting oilier players involved in the tournament puts the Flames on In the 84th minute, CSU countered an attack from LU JOHN I'lsiim the map yet again. game," Alder said. that kid to a 2-1 for the Buccaneers. The only Flame back WORKING HARD—Sarah Foster helped the Flames win 2-0. Please see SOCCER, page 10 was sophomore defender Megan r-atkin. She pushed up i i