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As university improvements continue to unfold, changes in academics have caused students and faculty to question the admin­ istration’s reasoning regarding recent cut­ backs. Over the past 40 ... . years, T Liberty 1 T Univer­ , . sity has maintained a steady increase of stu­ dents, academic pro­ grams and facilities. Liberty's Senior Vice i i ; ' President of Academ­ ic Affairs and Provost Dr. Ronald Godwin said. “Liberty has ex­ perienced dramatic improvements in the quality of its academic SPRING FEVER — As the weather begins to get warmer students are beginning to relax and study outdoors. programs and more recently, under the leadership of Chan­ cellor Jerry Falwell Jr., remarkable expansion of its buildings and campus,” Godwin said. “We have cut or are going to cut some Liberty ranks 8th in enrollment courses that are not necessary to complete degrees,” Godwin said. “Courses that have based on data from 2009, be­ suffered from chronically low enrollment Student count reaches 64,610 tween 1992 and 2009, the uni­ over the past three years. “ versity’s fall enrollment increased However, Liberty’s Vice President for Ad­ from 8,500 to 46,949, an increase TAYLOR OVERHULTZ among nonprofit universities ministrative Information Management and of 452 percent. Over that same [email protected] in online education,” Chancel­ Registrar Lawrence Shackleton said that the . period, Virginia’s other four-year lor Jerry Ealwell Jr. said. “These changes in course offerings will not hinder private non-profit colleges and Liberty University now ranks students average 35 years of age students from reaching their desired gradu­ universities grew by 32 percent, eighth in the nation as the largest, and many have lost jobs and are ation date. and Virginia’s four-year public four-year university according to in need of learning new skills to The rapid growth of the university has colleges and universities grew by new numbers from the U.S. De­ succeed in the new economy \R1ELEI RINZER caused some students such as current junior 29 percent. partment of Education. With a that has emerged. They cannot STUDENT LIFE — Student Beki Eisentrout to question why the univer­ “Liberty is growing because total enrollment of 64,610 stu­ relocate their families to attend population grew 452 per­ sity is in need of cutbacks at all. Liberty is unique. We offer an dents, Liberty is also the largest college so Liberty is providing cent between 1992 and “It doesn’t make sense to me,” Eisentrout- alternative to the religion of secu­ university in Virginia. these families a second chance, 2009. said. “W hy would we need to make cut­ larism and the political correct­ Enrollment has increased by and we are the only major on­ enrollment of over 12,000 while backs? We have heard numerous times that ness that is so pervasive at most 40 percent since 2009, according line university to provide this re­ online enrollment was over we are in good financial standing. I was un­ universities,” Falwell said. “We to data from last year that report­ training in the context of a Chris­ 52,000. der the impression we were growing.” have also worked hard to keep ed a total enrollment of 46,312. tian worldview.” According to a study by the The administration, however, focused its education at Liberty affordable. ”We are proud that Liberty University figures from fis­ Mangum Economic Consulting, See C H A N G E on A3 has become the national leader cal year 2010 report residential LLC of Richmond, Va., See E IG H T H onA2

Redistricting the state Student dies in Africa OMAR ADAMS was assigned to U.S. proposed by [email protected] Army Special Opera­ Parties to deliberate plans the Dem o­ tions Command, Fort cratic Party Master Sgt. Jamal H. Bowers, a Bragg, NC. and passed AMANDA SULLIVAN Friday 41-year-old Marine from Raleigh, N.C., Liberty will posthu­ when voted [email protected] With the new redistricting died at Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, Africa mously award Bowers' on during the plan to be passed by the Virginia of a non-combat related incident March degree to his family — Monday ses- “God has given me the oppor­ State Senate in the coming days, K 18. Bowers was finishing up a bachelor Bowers is survived by BOWERS N EW M AN Sion. Four tunity to represent the people of Newman’s district, along with of science in multidisciplinary studies liis parents, Leroy and other plans Virginia at this level for 20 years, most other Virginia State Sena­ degree from Liberty University Online. Mary Bowers; wife, and if tomorrow if God said ‘it’s tors, will be opening a new chap­ were proposed, including the Bowers sei-ved more than 20 years in Kawana King-Bowers; son Jamal, who is Republican’s plan, referred to as time to open a new chapter in ter in the political — and maybe locations around the world including also a U.S. Army Special Operations sol­ your life’, I would gladly do it,” personal — lives. The new plan, the Watkins-Vogel Plan. Japan, Panama, Saudi Arabia, two tours dier; daughter Surita; and step-daughters Sen. Steve Newman (R-23) said known as the Flowell Plan, was SeePLANo«A8 in Iraq and a tour in Afghanistan. He Clarice and Denise Ki'mp.

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AI operation to ensure that fi­ 1 Liberty is growing because Lib­ nancial aid is managed for Consulting, LLC of such a large and diverse i CRYSTAL HEAVNER Guests were encouraged erty is unique. We offer an alterna­ Richmond, Va., based on student body eh«avner(g)llb9tti/.adu to attend meals, classes, tours, data from 2009, between tive to the religion of secularism "No matter how large sporting events, seminars, a 1992 and 2009, the and the political correctness that is the student body is, finan­ College For A Weekend concert, the “Dew Games” university’s fall enrollment cial aid is worked at the (CFAW) has been growing so pervasive at most universities. at Snowflex, the Fifth Annual increased from 8,500 to individual student level, steadily since its inception Fashion Sliow and several 46,949, an increase of452 — Chancellor Falwell regardless of whether that in tlie late 1970s, but last other activities. percent. Over that same student is being serviced weekend’s CFAW (March “They had a fun time,” at the Student Service period, Virginia’s other students say that lib ­ each student at Liberty 31- April 3) was the biggest Parker said. “We had a group Center at Campus North four-year private non-prof­ erty’s affordability was the needed and received less one yet. getting on a bus to Florida or over the phone from it colleges and universities second most important federal grant aid on According to Assistant who would’ve rather stayed, Aurora Colo., whether the grew by 32 percent, and reason they chose Liberty average to pay for their Director of Recruitment Ed they said,” student is a 21 -year-old Virginia's four-year public Only our Christian mis­ education than their peers Parker who has worked with Recruitment plans for married aviation major colleges and universities sion was more important at other colleges, accord­ CFAW since 2007, there CFAW expansion in the fu­ or a 48-year-old single grew by 29 percent. to our students.” ing to Falwell. were more than 2,200 visit­ ture are still uncertain. Juris Doctorate candidate, "Liberty is growing Along with the Enrollment and the ing students and more than "Alter each CFAW we’ll or whether the student because l.iberty is unique. university’s substantial FAFSA are the primary 3,000 visitors in total. get together and evaluate the primarily speaks another We offer an alternative to growth and elevated rank. drivers in addition to The CFAW staff was busy positives and negatives of language," Martin said. “All the religion of secularism Liberty’s students also the legislation in place Thursday from 3:30 p.m. un­ each event,'’ Academic Coor­ and more than the factors and the political correct­ received $445 million in that efi'ects all Title IX til midnight and most of the dinator, Nathaniel Richard­ above are difl'erences ness that is so pervasive federal aid for the 2010-11 aid recipient institutions, day Friday registering guests son said. "If we're able to fa­ that can matter and can at most universities," award year, according to according to Director of and getting them situated. cilitate more, then absolutely be combined in any way l-'alwell said, “We have new data from the U.S. Research and Analysis "The admini.stration was were going for more, but we at any time and must be also worked hard to keep Department of Education. Richard Mirtin. pleased with the number of want to make si^rt; we main­ managed in accordance education at Liberty "this figure ranks Lib­ "LUO is a significant students that attended and tain that quality." to laws that are constantly affordable. VVe are often erty as the top recipient part of Liberty University," the current Liberty students being revised in a ’service- ^ Haavnar iil. a news criticized for managing among Virginia schools. Martin said. who hosted theni,“ Parker now' environment.” our expenses so closely However, because Liberty Martin explained that said. “It takes an entire cam­ writer, ^ but, in all the surveys, our places such a high priority despite the big numbers, pus to host CFAW." ♦ OVERHULTZ Is the students and prospective on fiscal management. what cannot be lost is editor In chief.

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REGISTRATION contmucdfront A l academic programs they are ottering in order may be no longer than one to two semesters." to "operate more cost eflectively in the future." However, faculty members are not the only response on "the challenges and dangers Although there has been much speculation people who will be affected by the change in posed by Liberty’s growth,” while continuing among students as to the amount of consid­ course offering and professor availability ac­ to answer student concerns and questions via eration offered by the administration, both cording to Shackleton. registration a series of open forums. Shackleton and Godwin assure that the deci­ “Tliis will impact the students. Freshmen, "We are the only school in Virginia that ac­ sions have been well discussed. sophomores and even juniors will all have to tually pays for the residential program through “A taskforce of academic leaders have in­ learn to plan ahead,” Shackleton said. “Some tuition and fees,” Shackleton said. "That is vested literally hundreds of hours analyzing classes that used to be taught every semester huge. It is unprecedented. Other schools ei­ course enrollments, faculty qualifications and will now only be taught once a year." ther borrow money, or take it out of their en­ loads, levels of student interest in programs of Tlie classes that are being moved to once dowment.” study and numerous other issues important to a year were classes which previously suflered Having seen Liberty and surrounding uni­ Liberty’s academic future," Godwin said. from low enrollment, according to Godwin. versities change over the past years, Shackle­ “With the additional spacing that is be­ ton expressed his support of the administra­ U n iv e r s it y improvement ing inserted between certain course offering, April6 tive decision. Through new construction, rapid growth freshmen and sophomores need to do a better “W hen you have more (expenses) than (in­ of the online program, and course evaluation, job preparing their four-year plan," Godwin come that) you can spend, as some universi­ Liberty is changing with the future in rnind, said. Registration for hon­ ties have done in the recent past, then you are according to Shackleton. ors program, graduate not going to succeed,” Shackleton said. “Just As Liberty continues to expand, profes­ O n t r a c k students and NCAA because we have the means today does not sors are being evaluated as to their degree of 'Ihrough group forums and individualized mean we will have them tomorrow. We are student satisfaction and the quality of student meetings the administration hopes to dispel Athletes ONLY preparing.” learning under their teaching, according to rumors and inform the students, to address '"It is true that Liberty is financially stable. Godwin. their concerns and to clearly and completely Aprils However, we have a net margin (a margin “The chancellor understands that our on­ answer their questions, Godwin said. of profit) from our resident operations that line programs bring in sufficient money,” "I have added a title to our registrar. Mr. o Registration opens for comes to only three percent," Godwin said. Shackleton said. "It makes us profitable as a Shackleton is now also known as your 'Om ­ “That is not a large margin." school, but what happens when that changes? budsman,” Godwin said. “If there is a student Special Groups (in­ The decision to cut classes was not a simple So many schools have gotten used to the extra who is on the track to graduate at a scheduled cludes students with one, Liberty’s Registrar for Operations Laura money they currently bring in and not paid date and any of the new spacing of courses special permission from Mills explained. would cause you to fall ofi your planned their advisor for early “Transitions aren’t fun, but change is date, he will find a solution that might registration or AOP necessary," Mills said. “No changes that There is no even mean scheduling private instruc­ are made at this university are made tion to ensure you graduate on time and students). quickly though. Every change has been student question as scheduled.” evaluated and re-evaluated to make sure which we desire to The changes being made at the uni­ (the Administration) look at every as­ versity are major. Mills said. However, pect." 1 leave unanswered, they are the type of changes that will f no concern we propel Liberty into a new league of uni­ Q u e s t io n s o f l o g ic versity Current Student Many students, such as current fresh- wish to treat as 'All organizations that enjoy long­ Registration begins: man ICiersten LeMieur, have begun 1. trivia term health do from time to time make to voice their concerns regarding the ' necessary reductions in their invento­ promised increase in class size and the ’ Dr. Ronald Godwin ries and personnel, and changes in their April 11 caliber ot education they may receive operating policies," Godwin said. 'All from a class of 100 students. across America and right here in the “Coming from a small Christian school, attention to resident campus operations. Tlie state of Virginia university after university is sometimes even 20 to 30 students in a class courses there have almost no purpose." taking these very steps. But where they have April 11 seems big,” LeMieur said. "I can only imagine Tlie continued improvement of the uni­ had to cut Liberty has only needed to reas- having 40 to 6 0 .1 am less likely to ask ques­ versity hinges on the decisions made at the sign.” Registration opens for tions and be involved. Also, the professors critical point that the university is currently Tlie advantage of having a prosperous on­ seniors, international don’t pay attention to individuals, so I learn approaching, according to Shackleton. line program is that the university has an ac­ less. ” “For smaller classes that are only 20 or so tual need for all of the professors who were students and Willming­ However, Godwin promises students that students it is hard to get into, especially entry reassigned, Shackleton said. ton School of the Bible they are still going to be receiving the best level courses," current freshman Hannah Kirse Shackleton, Mills and Godwin agree that students education available. said. “I think it will be better to have those the changes the university is seeing are to ben­ “We are increasing class sizes in some entry- classes increase in student number because efit both the current and future student popu­ level courses where we deemed such increases then students can get them out of the way lation. April 13 will not damage the quality of the instruction sooner.” "There is no student question which we de­ or the content of the course,” Godwin said. No faculty members, degree programs sire to leave unanswered, no concern we wish Registration for juniors "These adjustments are being made not pri­ or minors have been cut in the midst of the to treat as trivial," Godwin said, “'[here will be marily to achieve financial savings, but to en­ changes, Godwin said. no student left behind.” Aprins sure the best use of our contracted academic “No faculty members are being terminated 'As we bring the first 40 years to a close, personnel.” and no salaries, benefits, professional develop­ and the Chancellor leads us into a new era, it Students taking classes such as English ment funds or committee memberships have was his intent and my assignment to put our Registration for sopho­ 101 and Communication Studies 101 will be been reduced for any faculty, reassigned or academic house in order,” Godwin said. “With mores among the few experiencing these increased otherwise — none," Godwin said. “Further, the purpose that we might best be able to add class sizes in the tall of 2011. no required courses or degree programs have new academic programs and enhance existing April 18 “Why should honors classes get to be been cut. And no student’s planned graduate programs to realize Liberty University’s po­ capped at a certain number of students when date will be delayed by the changes planned tential tor the next 40 years." regular classes teaching similar material have for next tall." For more information about the forums or Registration for fresh­ over 100,” Eisentrout said. "To me, it seems “Faculty who will be receiving the new flex to speak with someone regarding personal­ men like that showcases how students learn better contract will be eligible to return to primary ized assistance because of the changes, contact in smaller groups.” residential duty as early as spring semester the registrar’s office at registrar^Dliberty.edu. According to Godwin, Liberty is one of of next year," Godwin said. 'And it should be more than 100 universities across the nation noted that less than 50 faculty out of just over ♦ BOLLINGER is the news editor. that are evaluating the numbers and kinds of 2000 are actually being reassigned for what

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AMY ROYALL tion. They have enforced bans on the con­ Jim Walsh said. Walsh is an international carefully rationed breakfast of 30 crackers and [email protected] sumption of vegetables grown in the area security expert at the Massachusetts Institute vegetable juice and for dinner, a ready-to-eat and advised residents to prevent children ofTechnology said. meal or something out of a can,” reporters I ligh risk energy with a high payoff But is from drjnking tap water, according to a t’NN Fortunately, the Pacific Ocean will act as Jiyeon Lee and Paula Flancock said in a CN N It worth it? article, entitled “Workers struggle to contain a major diluter of the radioactive substances article. The earthquake and tsunami acted as the radioactive water at nuclear plant,’’ on March due to the vastness of the ocean. However, The workers conditions would be diffi­ key to unlocking the beast from its cage as 29. the government has banned all fishing within cult for anyone to endure. Currently, they now the Fukushima Llai-ichi nuclear plant is Furthermore, the government has instruct­ 12 miles ot the plant as the local sea life may are using conference rooms and stairwells releasing radioactive activity in the surround­ ed an evacuation of all residents within a be contaminated according to CNN article, as bedrooms and replacing mattresses with ing areas. 12-mile radius of the Fukushima Dai-ichinu- “Workers struggle to contain radioactive leaded mats to shield themselves from the "Despite the heroic efforts ot technicians clear plant according to FOX News. water at nuclear plant," on March 30. radiation. and engineers battling to prevent a full nucle­ Radioactive iodine and cesium have been It is likely that at a minimum, restrictions Associate Fellow for Energy Environment ar meltdown at the quake-damaged Fukushi­ found in the ocean neighboring the plant, on the consumptions of the local fish will and Development at London’s Chatham ma Dai-ichi plant, radioactive material is still according to Japan’s Nuclear and Industrial be enacted. Thailand’s FDA has been test­ House, Malcolm Grimston, told CN N the seeping into the surroundings of the power Safety Agency I ’he radioactive seawater has ing Japanese imports to ensure they are not single greatest issue following the Chernobyl station," CNN reporter Thair Shaikh said. been tested and is 3,000 times higher than contaminated. disaster was radioactive iodine getting into Specifically plutonium has been found normal according to CN N article, entitled Due to the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear the thyroid gland and causing cancer. in the soil surrounding the crippled nuclear “Radiation levels in seawater off Japan plant plant being on the brink of collapse, a couple “IfTEPCO (Tokyo Electric) had been put­ plant according to the Tokyo Klectric Power spike to all-time highs." hundred employees are working day and ting all their investments in natural, power, Company (’lepco). Workers are struggling to keep the reac­ night to stop the leaking and save the plant, then TEPCO would not put so many people Although the plant’s owners claim that tants cool to keep additional radioactive water according to FOX News. in danger. I wanted to tell TEPCO this. That’s the plutonium-infested soil "poses no human trom leaking into the ocean. An inspector from Japan’s Nuclear Safety why I ’m here," protestor Atsuko Washida said. health risk," authorities have discovered that "They have a problem where the more they Agency Kazuma Yokota, investigated the the tap water and vegetables in the surround­ try to cool it down, the greater the radiation conditions of the plant on March 29. ing areas are highly contaminated with radia­ hazard as that water leaks out from the plant," “They eat only two meals each day — a ♦ ROYALL an opinion writer.

my blonde hair and translucent skin. where I am heading. But God does, and this gives me the I watched the movie last night and despite the overused confidence to cnass over. “finding myself cliche that weaves itself into each scene, I So, to the seniors who are feeling the universal unease and was inspired by this particular word. Julia Roberts’ character pressure to find a career or know what they want out of life, declares it her favorite Italian phrase and the word becomes slow down. Enjoy the time that you have left as a college stu­ a symbol ofher growth over the course of a year spent travel­ dent and put your future in the Lord’s hands. ing the world in search of self “’For I know the plans 1 have for you,’ declares the LORD, In one month, 1 will “attraversiamo” into the great un­ ■plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you known world ofthe college graduate, and I couldn't be more hope and a future,’” Jeremiah 29:11. unprepared or ready. As a senior, people are constantly ask­ ing me what 1 want to do, and my answer is always, “W ho knows?” A friend asked me the other day this very question, and 1 gave that reply She smiled and told me, “That’s OK, ’'Attraversiamo.” Tof/ZofOi/sriw/te God does’ It means, let’s cross over' in Italian. 1 do not speak Italian 1 have always had a plan,' always had a schedule and list of course, but I heard the wo'd in “Eat, Pray, Love,” and I can to complete, something I am heading for or that 1 am m o­ give a pretty convincing Italian Impression if you overlook tivated to reach. Looking ahead, I have no plan and no idea April 5, 2 0 1 1 NEWS Liberty C hampion/ A 5 Constitutional protocol: what is it good for?

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Egypt captured the globe’s attention with its civil unrest. Almost immediately after the resignation of Egypt's President, Hosni Mubarak, the world's attention was dix'erted to Tunisia and Libya. Pro democracy demon­ strations broke out in Tunisia, which inspired Libyan citizens to rebel against Muammar Gaddafi, their leader tor over four decades. Pro-democracy supporters have been called, “rebels." Essentially, they are fight­ ing the same fight the Egyptian protestors fought... tor the end of their leaders' reign. Gaddafi has vowed publicly to "die a mar,- tyr" it necessary in his battle against the rebels and nation's supporting them (France, the United Kingdom and the United States). It seems as though the United States is do­ ing a good deed by supporting the oppressed Libyans against a tireless dictator, however proper procedure was not followed. Under the United States Constitution, the Congress has the power to declare war. The issue of U.S. involvement in Libya was not even set before Congress for a vote. The power to declare war was one that was explicitly given to Congress. Once again. President Obama completely bypassed the Constitution in efforts to follow his own agenda. G a d d a f i ’s N o F l y Z o n e "The absolute truth is that the United States, for many decades, has no consistent check from the federal government is a recipe taken command of the enforcement of the rhe oppression ot others is abhorrent. policy tor militarily intervening in foreign af for disaster. Libya has the potential to be an­ arms embargo and no-tly zone...” Well, ilWe Horrific things happen when a nation's lead­ fairs. Not since World War II has such a policy other Vietnam, more debt will be amassed weren’t at the point of the sword in the initial ers are in place tor decades. While this is aw- existed, and Obama has not produced one and more American lives will be lost. military assault, how could we possibly have tul, America should not bite otf more than any more than his predecessors." “Finally, there has been no debate nor plan­ turned over control to others?" Green said. it can chew (or in this case, attord) and our Liberty University' associate professor of< ning, the Secretary of defense himself said we The United States' involvement in Libya leaders should not bypass the United States' geography, Robert Ritchie IV agreed with are developing as we go. We are an empire, has many Liberty students talking. Constitution under the banner ot helping the Green. and one that has outgrown its constitution. 'America should straighten its own prob­ oppressed. “This war I would argue represents the Paradoxically can we contain our spending lems out before straightening out the prob­ _____ now, Ritchie said. lems ot other nations," Kaleb Ramey said. ♦ BELL is the opinion editor. Journalists berated George Ramey is a student at Liberty's Theological W Bush for wars fought in Iraq Seminary pursuing a Masters of Divinity It seems as though the United and Afghanistan. Obama has Many Liberty students have echoed Ra­ decided to tollow the general's mey’s words. States is doing a good deed time lines for troop withdrawal. by supporting the oppressed Obama is also adding the Libya contlict.Rather than criticize Libyans against a tireless President Obama for going to war with Libya, they are criticiz­ dictator, however proper ing Republican leaders who are speaking out against Obama’s procedure was not followed. decision. Town Homes The .issue of Obama’s "No tly zone” as well as the CIA’s involvement in Libya has pro­ duced heated debates. epitome of technology and the streamlined “In this broad context, if the Obama admin­ empire (emperor) with no debates, ergo no if":-;, istration decides to impose a no-fly zone or planning,” Professor Robert Ritchie IV said. take other significant military action in Libya, America is not in a position to police Libya, I believe it should first seek a Congressional nor should that be in our realm of responsibil- debate on a declaration of war under Article I, •ty- Section 8 ot the Constitution,” Senator Lugar "Obama utterly tailed to make a compel­ (R-lndiana) said in an article featured on out- ling case, framed in consistent U.S. policy, for sidethebeltwaycom his hesitant participation in the international Green and Senator Lugar are alt*o on the intervention in Libya,” syndicated columnist- same accord. Stephen Green said in regards to President 'After denying that the U.S. was leading Obama's address to the nation on Libya. A the charge in Libya, he said in his speech war with an unclear objective and a blank that “Our most effective alliance, NATO, has

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SHALOM — Students lobby in D.C. Liberty students were Liberty students move to initiate change encouraged to support KATIE BELL government; politics and policy Haas never Israel during kebell2@)llberty.edu looked back. a special The students went to three Senators' of emphasis While the rest of campus was sound fices who personally signed a letter to Vice week. asleep, three concerned young ladies tilled President Joe Biden stating that no matter up a tank ofgas on their own dime and drove what, they would vote against any budget northeast to the nations capital to lobby tor bill that would contains the Pence Amend­ a significant decrease in federal spending. ment which would strip Planned Parent­ Amanda Haas, Caroline Biggs and Jessica hood or any abortion provider ot federal Liberty stands with Israel Morrison oFLiberty's chapter ot'Concerned dollars. Women for America (CWA) made the "The primary factor that motivates me to CRYSTAL A.HEAVNER dents to support Israel and ciation (SGA.) three and a half hour trek to Washington, lobby our Congressmen in ["j.C. is my pas­ [email protected] remember it is the "apple of Almost 200 gathered to n.C. This was their second lobbying trip to sion for affecting policy in the U.S. for the Ciod's eye.” hear speeches from /.ach D.C. Fifteen students participated in the First benef it of my future as well as the future of This semester marked a "If America turns its back Howell, National C'hairman trip during the March For Lite weekend. my friends, family and country," junior Caro­ significant point in Liberty on Israel Cod will turn his ot the College Republican The grou^i left at 5 a.m. and did not return line Biggs said. "Our elected representatives University’s political history back on America," Hagee National (.\immittee, lound- until after midnight. They lobbied from 10 may seem so distant and difficult to reach NLuch 30 through April said. er of the Olive Free Founda­ a.m. to 3 p.m. with our voices, however, 1 would encour­ 2, hosted the first Israel Em­ 'Fhe next three days fea­ tion l'>r. I'ony Crisp, Pean of “We were lobbying to get the Senate on age everyone to take a lobbying trip so that phasis Week on Liberty’s tured a series of speakers the Helms School ot tiov- board with cutting back on federal spend­ they can utilize the most effective and per­ campus. from Dr J. Randall Price of ernment Hr. Shawn P. Akers, ing. A significant part ot our national debt sonal tool accessible to us (with the excep­ The week boasted promi­ Liberty LJniversity Center and Israeli native and founder can be attributed to money that Congress al­ tion of the ballot box) for communicating nent speakers from a variety for Judaic Studies, who spoke of ZAKA, an organization locates to Planned Parenthood. The House our concerns and wishes with those who of backgrounds with vested on Israel’s history to Jonathan created to clean up bodies of Representatives passed a Continuing represent us." Biggs is the Vice President of interest in promoting support Kessler who talked about the alter disasters and terrorist at­ Resolution (CR) to decrease the budget but Liberty’s chapter of CWA. Biggs is a govern­ for the nation of Israel and anti-Semitism movement on tacks. Yisroel Stefansky it passed without the Pence Amendment ment major with a concentration in politics was hosted by Liberty’s Stand college campuses around the At the close ot the evening, or any pro-life riders that prohibit abortion and policy with Israel Club (SWI). nation. attendees were encouraged funding, “ Haas, President of Liberty s Chap­ "I have lobbied with CWA National According to SWI presi­ Sean Langille graduated to sign a Proclamation to ter of CWA said. twice, once in the House and once (this past dent, Joel Krautter, the pur­ from l.iberty in 2008, but was Support Israel. The fear is that majority leader Harry trip) in the Senate. I find the experience to pose of the week was "to edu­ a member of SWI in its early SWFs president for next Reid will crush the CR in the Senate. be very educational and rewarding," Biggs cate students more on events years. fall, Sarah Spillar hopes Lib­ Planned Parenthood is a $ 1 billion orga­ said. "The idea of lobbying Congressmen regarding Israel and correct "I saw the infancy of the erty will .set an example for nization that receives S363 million annually may seem a little daunting at first, but CWA misinformation about Israel." club, and it is nice to see this other college campuses to from the federal government and manages provides team leaders for each group who After the positive response finally happen," Langille said. likewise stand behind the to make an $85 million profit. I'here are are primarily responsible for guiding the this week has brought, club A showing of the movie people ot Israel. more than 4,500 'I'itle X health care clin­ conversations, and so that takes the pressure members hope to continue "Crossing the l.ine: The In­ "We need to motivate our ics for women nationwide. Only 800 ot off of the newer volunteers." Israel Emphasis week in the tifada Comes to Campus," fellow students," Spillar said. the 4500 are Planned Parenthood facilities. Paying for the trip out of pocket did not future. a film about the new face ot "We believe Israel has a right Planned parenthood is the number one deter the trio from making their voices "1 hope it is the beginning anti-Semitism that is infiltrat­ to their land and a right to de­ abortion provider in America. heard in Washington. of a great tradition hero at ing the opinions and values fend its people." "Whether they are pro-life or pro-choice, "If you are striving to follow God, and Liberty,” Krautter said. of American students, was Music tor the gala was Americans are up in arms over taxpayer dol­ you're doing it his way, he’s going to take care Wednesday’s Convoca­ given on Friday The events provided by the Liberty Jazz lars funding such an organization that not of you," Haas said. tion kicked off the week with culminated in a Night to Finsemble and desserts were only provides the most abortions in the The next lobbying trip is set for the end a message from National Honor Israel Gala hosted in provided by Flavours Cater country, but has such a history of fraud," of May If you are interested in participating, Chairman of Christians the Schilling Center from ing. Haas said. contact Amanda Haas at amhaas(f'i)liberty United for Israel, pastor of eight to 10 p.m. Haas is a Ibrmer theater major who told edu. Cornerstone Church and au­ The gala cost $5 a person ♦ HEAVNER is a news her Uncle that if Obama was elected to of­ thor John Hagee. and was sponsored by the writer. fice she was going to switch her major to ♦ BELL is the Opinion Editor. Hagee encouraged stu­ Student Government Asso­

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PLAN iimlinucdJivniA I i A ilocision concerning the new ilistiict REPUBLICAN bouiularies had not been made as of press time Monday. PLAN R.edistrictinj; must be done every 10 years in compliance with tlie Hqual Protection t^lause to accommodate growth and change, which is dictated by the recent 2t)l() census results. ''I’here needed to be changes in the dis­ tricts because the population lias basically shifted North to the Washington. P.C. area,” Newman said. "Our area needed to lose a portion of a state senate (seat), but not too much. My district actually was over popu­ lated. I would have had to shed people. We could have very easily expanded Southwest and C!entral Virginia a bit and solved that VA problem without losing another seat at all." 1 lowever, the 1 lowell plan redefines the current districts by stretching the boundaries across the state, causing much strife among tynnKta.CNy and within party lines. The new plan combines lour Republican Senators Dis­ tricts, meaning that Republican’s will race PlUUO PlUiVniRD against their own party to secure a senate seat. CHANGE — The Republican Party's plan would allow for more compact districts, keeping most communities together. “They decided not only to redistrict, and not only partisan re-district you can kind in a way that we’ve not seen in Virginia,” Ne­ of expect that out of a party they 've just REDISTRICTING PLANS man said. taken it to absolute extremes," Newman said. One of the communities affected by the “They obviously did it to try and retain con­ new boundaries is Liberty University, as trol, and we get that.” Campbell County is no longer part of the The Democratic redistrict plan pushes the 23rd District, current districts further North, stretching the Rep^Si,Plan "For the people that live right over the hill boundaries and creating seemingly awkward Democrat Plan W a tk in s-V ogel in Campbell County — or the part of Lib­ new districts in hopes of maintaining control erty University that’s in Campbell County H o w ell of the state, Newman said. The new districts —^ when they start looking for their state significantly impacts four Republican sena­ senator, they will need to look to the North D e v ia t io n 2% D e v ia t io n .4 8 % tors, including Sen. Bill Stanley (R-19), Sen. Carolina border, S p lit L o c a lities 62 plit o calities Ralph Smith (R-22) and Sen. Stephen New­ S L B8 T’he Republican Party offered a counter­ C o n t ig u it y No man (R-23). C o n t ig u it y Y es plan, called the Witkins-Vogel Plan, which “W hen you get to the details of who in had a deviation of ,48 percent, the Republican Party they went alter, they "In the Watkins-Vogel plan, the districts went after the conservatives," Newman said. are much more compact, Ifyou look at cities, “'I'here are only really five or six of the true "T’heir desire is to make sure that they have packed the minority vote in a number of they tend to have, as much as possible, one to conservatives. Hvery single one of the conser­ a control in the Virginia Senate for Demo­ districts," Newman said. “The standard has two representatives," Newman said, "None of vatives they tried to get or they got. So this is crats. T'he way they did it, they did it by trying basically been that minority districts have to them are non-contiguous — that is, none of a huge conservative tax on the conservatives.” to take out and eliminate as many conserva­ be at or near 55 percent minority to be pre­ them are not connected by at least a road that Newman's district now includes 24 per­ tives within the Republican Party as they cleared. In some of these cases, they have goes over water, (They districts) are reason­ cent ot Smith's current district, stripping possibly could. “ reduced them down to 49 percent. In other ably compact, meaning those districts do not Smith of his constituents. He still maintains T'he new district lines will force some con­ states, that's not been acceptable under the violate Section V of the Federal Code, which 76 percent ol his current district. stituents to travel several hours, forcing them Department ofjustice,” relates to minority voting,” “Sen. Ralph Smith, who they have com­ to drive past other state senators, in order to T'he Howell Plan may also violate rules Although Newman’s district has changed bined me with, is one of the most noble men meet with their own senator of deviation, pushing the limits of legality, drastically, he still maintains a positive atti­ in the legislator,” Newman said. “I le is a good “Basically, you will have people who will according to Cox v. Larios, where a similar tude towards the future, legislator I le is a very solid Iriend. I really hate wake up and need to see their state senator, situation occurred and the Supreme Court “Being a representative in the Senate of that this has happened to such a good man. I _ and they will have to drive about halfway ruled that the actions “violate the one-man, Virginia is a, I think, one of the highest hon­ am going to make sure 1 am very supportive across the state to visit with him,” Newman one-vote principal of the Equal Protection ors that can be given to an individual,” New­ ot (him). He is a solid tellow conservative." said. “He will be passing by, on the way, many Clause.” man said, “I’m very upbeat and positive. I’m According to Newman, the Democratic other state senators along the way while get­ “You needed to be somewhere close to upbeat about Ralph. I’m upbeat about the Party had an agenda when drawing the new ting to his state senator.” a half of a percent of deviation,” Newman district. I’m upbeat about the prospect of district boundaries. “T’hat's really a pretty cruel thing in a de­ said. “T he senate democrats have chosen 2 meeting new people in Craig County, where " i'he wanted to get Sen. Mark 1'). Oben- mocracy to do to people,” he said. percent, or four times what the deviation is I don't have a lot of friends now'. I'm looking shain (R-26), and they literally tried every­ In addition to longer travel distances, the rei.|uired.” forward to developing whole new friend­ thing they could do,” Newman said, "They new plan incurs some other issues such as T'he new district plan also splits some ships in the Botetourt area. It’s a great a op­ admitted early on that they couldn't do it be­ problems with Section V of the Kcjual Pro­ communities. portunity.” cause they would put their members in dan­ tection Clause, which deals mainly with the “1 think that this plan is not only the most ger, so that remained whole although they minority vote. partisan plan I've ever seen, it is a plan that at­ wanted him badly." “I foresee that they have diluted or un­ tempts to smash the communities of interest # SULLIVAN is a graduate assistant.

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L a u i ia F o s t e r RUN LIKE THE WIND— Competitors at the Liberty Collegiate Invitational meet Friday and Saturday ran against other schools as well as a stalwart wind. Winds gusted up to 20 mph Saturday, making athletes work even harder for their times. Liberty won seven events during the weekend. GOING THE DISTANCE

GABRIEL FOWLER Brant Tolsma said. men’s 800m, men’s high jump, women’s 400 jump of 5.72m, while Edy Ndam of UVA and [email protected] The meet lasted from the morning through hurdles and women’s 200m were all highly Bianca Harvey of Appalachian St. fought for the late evening with more than 20 events to touted events. second place, separated by only a tenth of a A total of 33 schools traveled to Liberty watch. “I’m looking forward to some of the jumps meter. University’s campus on April 1 and 2 to com­ Seas of people were walking, running, and the 200m. It will be hard to judge how “I’m also excited to see how Kolby does in pete in the Liberty Collegiate Invitational, pointing and stretching on the inner field good they are with the wind, but it will be the pole vault,” Tolsma said. “It could be very the first of two outdoor track meets that the of the Matthes-Hopkins Track Complex in exciting to see the speed,” Tolsma said. “The good unless there is a cross-wind.” Flames host. preparation of individual events. long distance though, well, they will run it, but Temperatures rose slightly throughout With wind speeds from the northwest at “This wind is really going to be a factor,” it’s not going to be pretty.” the day, giving players and fans a brief hug of 11 mph, gusting to 20 mph, hundreds of fans Tolsma said. “I'm just glad it’s not raining.” In the women’s pole vault Liberty placed warmth. However, with winds still blasting, were seated in the stands wrapped in coats Just 30 minutes later there was a light drizzle. second with freshman Shelly Parker jumping events like the pole vault were moved indoors. and blankets. The excitement of close races, Among the many events, there were a 3.70m, a tenth of a meter shy of the first place Kolby Shepherd ofLiberty placed first with long throws and high jumps however, were handful of events not to miss and some com­ finisher freshman Cassandra Crawford ofAp­ an easy win over the competition. His jump enough to get them cheering, clapping hol­ petitors to keep an eye out for. The women’s palachian State University was 5.20m, while the second place finisher lering. pole vault, women’s discus, women’s long In the women’s long jump senior Veronica jumped almost two feet shorter. “This is our biggest turnout,” head coach jump, men’s 110 hurdles, men’s triple jump. Day of Elon University placed first with a In the men’s 110 hurdles, senior Adams

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After a successful start, Liberty Golf Wrestling hitting the gree eyes big end to 2010-2011 season reclassified

JENNA VANDEN BROOK South Men’s Golfer of the Week. The hon- edo Country Club in Laredo, Texas. The start­ KELLY MARVEL [email protected] jvandenbrookdjiiberty.edu orees include sophomore Max McKay Dem­ ers for Liberty included Dembowiak, Karls­ bowiak, freshman Ian McConnell and junior son, Marinell, McConnell and McKay Liberty University Athletic Director Jeff The golf team and its members’ rankings are Robert Karlsson, who was awarded the honor McKay placed the liighest of the Flames Barber announced Tuesday that Liberty’s rising and awards are being given while they four times this season. A Liberty golfer was players with a four-under par 212 landing him wrestling program would be reclassified as strive for a Big South title and domination at given the title of Big South Men’s Golfer of the tied for 15th place. He managed a birdie on the a club sport, due to federal gender equity nationals. , Week two out of the seven times it has been par-5, No. 17 hole helping to land him his sec­ regulations. Liberty's golf team is currently ranked No. awarded this season. ond straight four-under par score. These regulations, called Title IX, call 33 out more than 250 NCAA Men’s Division I Karlsson is ranked No. 24 in the country as Karlsson followed closely behind McKay for university athletic programs to allow teams in the Golfstat rankings. oflastweek. Dembowiak and freshman Chase with a score of213, which slid him into 18th female athletes the same opportunities as “While being ranked in the top 30 in the Marinell have also made it into the rankings. place. Dembowiak and Marinell tied for 27th males in forms of proportional funding and nation has been gratifying, I am more proud “To be ranked that high is a great sign that place, each with a one-under par score of 215. participation. of the ^ y s and how they have grown as indi­ my golf game is going in the right direction, but The Flames will hit the course again on April According to Title IX, the ratio of males viduals both on and off the golf course,” senior I don’t think too much about rankings,” Karls­ 8 and 9 in Wallace, N.C. Tliis competition will to females in the student body must equal Preston Dembowiak said. “The friendships son said. “I know what I want with my golf, and be their last competition before tackling the Big the ratio of male to female student athlet­ it doesn't matter to me what the number is in South Men's Gold Championsliip for the sec­ and closeness of this team is extremely rare and ics. Liberty's student body is made up of front of my name. As I said, it is a great compli­ ond year in a row something that we have a lot of pride in.” 52 percent female students and 48 percent To prepare for the tournament the players The Flames had much success this season ment that I do something right.” male students. This means that 52 percent will diligently work on their individual games. including eight top thr'ee finishes, one of which Since joining Libert)'’s golf team in 2009, of the Liberty Flames Athletic program Karlsson is having his best season. He placed “We will continue to work hard and make was tie for first place at the Rees Jones Intercol­ must be female atliletes. sure we stay focused and make sure we are legiate. The Flames participated in the presti­ in the top 10 in more than 85 percent of this Over the last few years. Liberty has been working hard as far as practice goes and not gious Golfweek Conference Challenge and season’s competitions and has a 71.7 stroke av­ working toward this proportionality by taking it too easy,” Head Coach Jeff Thomas landed the third-place spot. Not only have the erage which is the best in the Big South. adding three women’s programs. Flames succeeded as a team but individuals Karisson has faced many highly ranked said. competitors and defeated them swiftly have shined as well. See G O L F on B4 See WR ESTLIN G on B2 Many of the players have been named Big The Flames' last competition was at the Lar­ B2/Liberty C hampion SPORTS A pril 5, 2 0 1 1

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Title IX was created in 1972 to require gender equity in all educational programs that receive funding from the government. One o f the largest aspects of Title IX is athletics, and most accusations involving Title IX involved gender ecquity in athletics. The Department ot Education and the Office for Civil Rights are re­ K rrti liiXhY sponsible for assuring that athletic programs stay RECLASSIFIED — Due to Title IX regulations, wrestling will be reclassified as a club sport, starting in the fall. in compliance with Title IX. if athletic programs Current wrestlers will be able to keep their scholarships until the conclusion of their time at Liberty. do not stay in compliance with Title IX, they could lose some or even all ot their federal funding. According to the U.S. Department o f Education, W R E ST L IN G coiilmuciljnm HI 75 male athletes from the program. this is a federal law and Roman.s 13:1 athletic programs have three ways to comply with says to submit to government author­ According to Barber, two ways of do­ Title IX called prongs. A program is in compliance svviniming in 2009, lacrosse in 2010 ing this are to either drop a sport with ity,” with Title IX when they pass one o f these three •iiul field hockeyin 2011, which will lie- a larger roster number, or to cut players Barber said that scholarships will prongs. gin play in the l.ill, from each of Liberty"s 10 mens pro­ be fulfilled for the remainder of each Prong three deals with student interests and abil­ l^y atlding these three spurts in the grams. wrestler"s time at Liberty, and that the ities. According to the U.S. Department o f Educa­ last three years, Liberty has met 'I'itle Liberty has five men's programs with athletes can transfer and be immedi­ IX requirements through atiJing sports large roster numbers, which are foot­ ately eligible to compete. Wrestling tion, this prong calls for the interest and abilities of based iin interest, as well as historically ball, soccer, track and field, baseball and will begin competition in club sports male and female students to be equally and eftec- adding programs lor the underrepre­ wrestling. In order ro begin the move in the fall. tively accommodated. Schools can do this by sur­ sented sex. toward removing 75 male athletes, the On flamefans.com, a community veying the underrepresented sex, and then adding ■'By doing this, were meeting Title athletic program decided to reclassify forum dedicated to Liberty Athletics, the sports based on the interest returned. IX, but we have to add the ones that the wrestling program to a club sport. Chancellor Jerry Falwell Jr. addressed Prong two involves historically adding sports to come up,’ l^arbersaid. "So il we do that, Wrestling had 39 male athletes on its concerns from fans and also expressed the underrepresented sex. This practice must have were adding sports every two to three roster his remorse. evidence o f being continued through the program years. It's an endless kind ot thing, and ‘"We chose wrestling because they "I am heartbroken about the impact expansion. This prong usually is performed in that translates into a lot oi nioney." are not in the Big South conference," this decision will have on the team tandem with the surveying method discussed in After (.arefully reviewing the Univer­ Barber said. "That's really the only members and so many others,” Falwell prong three. sity's current methods of fulfilling Title thing that separated them from any of said. Prong one, which Liberty University is moving IX, l^arber and the University decided the other big roster sports.” Barber expressed his sincere apolo­ towards, calls for a program to have proportional that working toward proportionality Wrestling was not in the Big South gies to everyone affected by the reclas­ numbers o f participation and enrollment. This was the best choice for l.iberty conference because the sport was not sification of wrestling. means that the ratio ot male to female students en­ “We chose to move toward propor­ offered as a part ot the conference " It "s been a very painful thing for all of rolled in the student body must equal the ration of tionality because we didn't want to competition, liberty attempted to add us involved,” Barber said. "We under­ male to female student athletes. Funding also has have to keep adtiing sports that would wrestling to the Big South a few years stand that it’s been very demoralizing. to be proportional. have cost the University an unbeliev­ ago, but the interest among Big South Our heart goes out to them, and I pray Title IX applies to all high school and college able amount ot money,” Barber said. schools was not there. for them everyday The last day I live, athletic programs, from the smallest high school "And its also in perpetuity, we would Barber said that he and the Univer­ this will still hurt." to the largest university Just this week, the Office have to do it forever Once we would sity have received criticism for reclas­ The University hopes to be fulfilling for Civil Rights announced an investigation ofYale get to 28 sports (total), we would have sifying the program, but that as a Chris­ proportionality in the next three to five to keep them all to keep the 52-to-48 tian institution, they were compelled to years. University due to Title IX regulations. percent proportionality."" peacefully comply to authority. Because of the move toward pro­ "People have said to us, "Why didn't ♦ MARVEL Is the sports editor. ♦ MARVEL Is the sports editor. ' portionality, l.iberty needs to remove you fight Title IX?’" Barber .said. "‘Well,

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KATHERINE LACAZE lot about maintaining possession play 110 percent in order to do well from scoring to the extent that the against Jacksonville Friday, and also [email protected] on attack, which we weren t able to against this team since they are so team had during the first halt. High Point later in the season. She do (that evening)." great," McIntosh said. "We were able to play a little said that both of those teams run a It was aggression, along with a l-'reshman goalkeeper Kristen The energy was high but tighter," McIntosh said. "We held very similar offense and both are rast-pacci.1 anJ skillcil oft'onsc, that iVIasullo said knowing that Virginia the Lady Flames fumbled on of­ them a little longer, we made some conference games. helped the 1 li'kies achieve an 18-2 lech was going to be such a tough fense throughout the entire game improvements." “Were feeling a little bit more u'in over the Lady Hanies Tuesday team to face led to nervousness and their side of the field was more Flowever, it was no match for the prepared on what were going to evening, March 29 at t)shorne Sta­ among the Lady Flames as they frequently dominated by the Hok- insurmountable lead the Hokies see,” Denham said. dium. "'rhey're really aggressive," a headed out onto the field at the start ies than vice versa. had at halftime or the team’s persis­ The Lady Flames suffered their watching l-'lanios fan said. She was of the game. According to McIntosh, the Lady tently aggressive offense. Masullo first conference loss to Jacksonville, referring to the players troni the “This team is very fast, very quick, Flames defense was not nearly pre­ said that she hoped the Lady Flames 23-4. Virginia Tech 1 lokies lacrosse team, pretty tall (and) they had great ball pared enough in the first halt for lacrosse team could learn from the After Friday’s game, the Lady which accumulated a total of 22 movement,” team captain t.’hloe what the Hokies offense was going experience and match what the Flames are 4-5 tor the season and fouls in last week s game. McIntosh said. to do. She said that the Lady Flames Hokies brought to the field. 2-1 in the National Lacrosse Con­ Virginia Tech is always a good According to McIntosh, the Lady have not faced a team this year "Not the fouls," Masullo said. ference. The team’s next home team, so we knew going into this i-'lames knew coming into the game whose players were that proficient “But the aggression and the hunger." game will be against Davidson on that It was going to be a really good that it would take fluid movement with their stick skills. According to L^enham, Tues­ April 10 at 2 p.m. game lor us to be able to see a higher and good defense to match the In the second half the Lady day’s game gave the Lady Flames level i>l competition, head coach 1 lokies talent. Flames stepped up their defense a chance to experience a lot of the LACAZE is a sports writer. Regan nenham said. "We talked a "We just knew that we had to and were able to stop the 1 lokies same strategy that it faced going

G O L F auiliniii'J/roni HI TRACK AND FIELD cotitimiedfrom BI The team members are also the national championship," very passionate about suc­ Dembowiak said. “From day Adulrazaaq of Virginia ceeding at the tliampionship one, our mentality has been University was the projected this season because they were to play, compete against and favorite. As advertised, Abdul- unsuccessful in last season’s at­ beat the best." razaaq claimed first place with tempt. a time of 14.43. "VVe have been preparing ♦ VANDEN BROOK is Liberty came out on top in lor two years now to win the a sports writer. the men's triple jump as well. Big South," Dembowiak said. Junior Anthony Bryant timed "We didn’t get the job done his jumps perfectly to come last year, but second is not an away with a first place finish option for our team. We un­ of ] 5.31 m, beating the second derstand fully that we have and third place finishers by al­ never won Big South and each most an entire meter. one of the guys are preparing For more results and indi­ to make this a reality." vidual player scores, visit liber- The Big South C'hampi- tytlames.com. onship is not the only thing looming in Liberty’s future. ♦ FOWLER Is a sports "While Big South is an im­ writer. portant gi>al for Liberty golf, ultimately our complete focus IS on getting to Oklahoma for I jMjiia Fostfji SPRING BEGINNINGS — The Liberty Flames track and field team s kicked off their outdoor season Friday and Saturday at the Liberty Collegiate Invitational meet. arn Extra Money & HelD

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HEATHER MICHAELS hamlchaels(g)llberty.edu been planning the event since fall, and it is get more work done and to get off the hall," the largest event that Commuter Affairs runs fyi Pardine said. “ There is a lot more than 1 on campus for students. thought there was in L.ynchburgand 1 thought Students getting ready to branch_out from According to Senior Office Assistant Allie ♦ For more information about it was very limited, but there is a lot more here living on-campus, as well as those ready to Edwards, the Commuter Affairs Apartment the Commuter Affairs OfRce, than 1 think most people know about." graduate but not ready to leave Lynchburg, Fair has been expanding in the past tew years. Many of the Lynchburg apartment came out to the Apartment Fair hosted by “It gives the students a chance to get a feel visit their website at liberty, communities offer public tran.sportation Liberty’s Office of Commuter AtTairs. for off-campus living," Edwards said. “They edu/commuter, or email them as a convenience to students and residents. The apartment fair was held in DeMoss get to look at all the different things that the Other comple.xes, such as VVillowbrook, ofter Hall on Monday, March 28 from 11 a.m. to apartments offer for packages, so it kick- [email protected]. unique amenities such as a lazy river pool, a 3 p.m. More than 20 apartment communities starts them for next year." tanning bed and car wash. were represented at the fair for students According to the Director of Commuter According to VV'yndhurst Villas Property to become acquainted with. On- and ott- Affairs Larry Provost, approximately 1,200 to all price ranges and standards of living. Many Manager Michael Hwers, they expect to gain campus students looking for a place to live 1,50i5 residential students make the transition of the apartments represented were luxury several rentals from being a part ot the Liberty were encouraged to attend in hope of finding and move off-campus in the spring semester complexes commonly known by l.iberty apartment tair. a fit for an apartment community According to Associate General Manager students. Those representing each complex For more intbrmation on I .iberty’s Office Along with apartment communities, two Barbara Shelton, students should check every had informational packets, tioor plans and of Commuter Atlairs email commuter(ii' apartment resource organizations including complex out becau.se they all have something layouts, along with rental applications on libertyedu or visit them online at liberty.edu/ Apartment Finder magazine and Lynchburg great to offer hand for students to take.. commuter Also, visit Commuter Altairs on Guide Apartments, attended. In addition to "We are excited to show our product and According to senior jetV Pardine, .students Facebook at tacebook.com'pages/I.iberty- these there was also one furniture company help the students with offcampus living," can afford to cut back on luxuries because University-C’ommuter-AlVairs. in attendance. Shelton .said. they are to the simpleness dorm life. Liberty ’s OtVice of Commuter Affairs has Students met apartment communities ot “Were both really looking for a place to ♦ MICHAELS is a feature writer.

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TIFFANY EDWARDS Australia, and tiiat’s not The band was named changing thousands of lives, the [email protected] it either,” co-foundei after a song Martel wrote band still holds on to the faith that Jason Cermain said. in memory of a friend from brought them together. “When Jesus was I think (God) can use college who died in a tragic “I feel very unqualified to have StLRicnts anti visitors packed into down here, he came anyone, no matter accident. my voice on the airwaves, but at the tiie Vines Center F’riJay night for an as a servant, he was “Shortly after his end of the day, God is good, and evening of’ rock and worship with interested in the person their giftedness or memorial service, Mark sat he’s given me a voice for a reason,” bands downhere and Rush of Fools. who was right in front down at the piano and wrote Germain said. “Despite my failures, Rusli of Fools opened the evening of him. He wasn’t their brokenness. a song called downhere.’The despite my incapabilities, somehow with their signature contemporary interested in popularity song basically expressed the he still uses me. 1 think (God) Christian style, warming up the games.” — Jason Germain question that we all wrestle can use anyone, no matter their crowd for the lieadlining act, the Ciermain and lead with - 'Why do bad things giftedness or their brokenness.” Juno-award winning Canadian vocalist, Marc Martel, happen to good people?’" For more information about band downhere. met in their freshman worship music in nursing homes, German said. downhere, visit their official website "People often ask if we chose our year at f^riercrest IMble College in according to Germain. They Friday was downhere's second at downhere.com. name because we moved down Saskatchewan. Ciermain and Martel eventually added bassist Glenn time performing at Liberty — its from (.’anada, which is totally not wrote music together and spent L.avender and drummer Jeremy first concert was in January 2007. ♦ Edwards is the feature editor. the case, or that we re equated with their first official shows performing Thiessen, completing their band. Despite travelling the world and

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SHELANNE JENNINGS integrated tied corsets, oversized floral overall execution. The judge’s panel included garden party theme. snjennings(g)liberty.edu accents and her iconic pink color into their J.Crew Manager Jamelle Bolden, Sage Tryall 'After watching shows like America’s Next creations. The words “let them eat cake” Salon's Artistic Director Mallory Bradley Top Model, it was actually fun to sit in the scripted across the back of the stage were part and Liberty’s former Student Government seats and experience a fashion show,” junior “Let tliem eat cake,” and eat they did. of a phrase credited to the famous queen, President Matthew Mihelic, who is now a Danielle Buck said. Attendees helped themselves to frosted whose spending habits caused tremendous student at Liberty ’s Law School. Proceeds from the event went to Freedom cupcakes and pastel meringues while they debt to her country “1 was really impressed by the show," 4/24, an organization designed to raise indulged in a fashion show, Friday April 1 that “This year, the designers looked at not Mihelic said. “You could tell the designers put awareness for women trapped in the sex was both classy and carefree. The Family and only what was worn then, but they really did a lot of work into it." industry “For women who are sexually Consumer Sciences (FACS) Department follow the theme,” Howard said, who asked Mihelic said that he was humbled in being exploited, $24 can buy them freedom for 24 fifth annual fashion show entitled Modern the designers to consider the question “What asked to judge the in the show. hours and the chance to escape that lifestyle Marie: Springtime Sweets mixed lady-like would Marie Antoinette wear if she was alive “I really felt unqualified, but I kind of just forever,” according to Freedom 4 /24 s website. layers, soft colors and strong architectural in 2011?” went with what 1 liked," Mihelic said. “We were hoping for close to $3,000 for lines to create a show fit for a queen. The result was a collection of gowns, Though most of the awards were chosen the ministry (Freedom 4/24),” Howard said. Liberty’s student designers created pantsuits and vests that featured glitter, prior to the show, the judges were given the “1 think we probably met it.” anywhere trom one to five ensembles texture, volume and style reminiscent of those task of awarding “Best in Show” which was The FACS department is located in which were then modeled by friends, family the late queen. given to_ designer TifTany Bloss. DeMoss Hall and can be found at Liberty’s and fellow Liberty students for an excited “A few of them had been in a show before, "It was interesting to see how some of the website, libertyedu, and searching “FACS." audience. so we wanted them to think outside their designers did things differently from past For more information about the Freedom “Everything went so smoothly,” FACS comfort zone and go with the theme,” years,” senior Katie Harcum said, who has 4/24 ministry, visit freedom424.org. Professor Matalie Howard said. “The Howard said. “1 think it was wonderful how attended the show for the past three years. designers and models were ready." they brought out their personality.” Each year the FACS department develops a ♦ JENNINGS Is the feature writer. Taking inspiration from the 18th century Each designer was judged on originality new theme for the show. The 2010 show was Qiieen of France, Marie Antoinette, designers inspiration, best embodied theme and best focused on the use of cotton and 2009 had a

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OMAR ADAMS L'^elello said it was a has invited one of the former scheduled for 6:30 April 15. oadams(|)liberty.edu perspective that v(.’terans commandants of the Marine Contact the Student Veterans do not get from the U.S. Corps as well. Group at veterans^i)liberty Students hurrying to class L^epartment of Veterans Thousands of veterans edu for more information. March 29 and 30 may have Affairs. live in the Lynchburg noticed a pair of uniformed “While you're in (the area — more than 1,000 ♦ ADAMS is the copy Marines standing in the back military), you have a chaplain are connected with the editor. hallway of DeMoss behind a there, but when you get American Legion alone. table adorned with nothing out, you really don’t have The Student Veterans ‘T i , ' but a few pairs of combat anything spiritual able to help Group was hoping to raise ¥ - j i boots. The men were raising you deal with these problems $500 to make the event ♦ The Liberty money for an outreach event through the government," possible. In just two days, Student Veterans for local veterans. Delello said. “This (dinner) students, faculty and stafT One of the men was Cpl. is a way to come at it. It's donated $550. Delello said Group Is hosting a Jared Delello, president of the evangelism, and it’s a way to the group appreciates that steak dinner for local Student Veterans Croup. He show our appreciation in the support. said the group was planning a most valuable way, 1 think." “At the end, we were veterans April 15. For steak dinner for local veterans One of the night's guest counting (the donations), more information that would be catered by speakers is a Lynchburg and I looked at my friend Texas Roadhouse and area veteran who received a and said. It feels good, or to donate, email would include veteran guest Purple Heart while serving doesn’t it?'" Delello said. “It t ) w ,\n A u a k is speakers and a tree book on veterans(S)liberty.edu in the Vietnam War. Delello does feel good to have that SUPPORT OUR VETERANS — Students were given dealing with combat stress is also hoping to get a World kind of support." the opportunity to raise awareness and funds for the from a Christian perspective. War 11 veteran to speak and The dinner has been Student Veteran Group dinner.