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09-26-00 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 18, Issue 5)
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This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Liberty University School Newspaper at Scholars Crossing. It has been accepted for inclusion in 2000 -- 2001 by an authorized administrator of Scholars Crossing. For more information, please contact [email protected]. LIBERTY UNIVERSITY TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 2000 ionMi | INSIDE A super-sized gathering at LU By Angela Nelson, news editor ber 1 -4. The main speaking events will Bush, this year's republican presi All evening services are free to the pub BREAKING UP JUST GOT EASIER: be held in the Vines Center at 6 p.m. dential candidate was originally sched lic, and Liberty students can attend any LU advice Every year at the beginning of October, Sunday and at 7 p.m. Monday uled to speak on Tuesday night, but he part of the conference for free. columnist Chris Rev. William Lawrence and his wife, through Wednesday. will be unable to speak then because of In addition to the main speaking Price shares his Ruth, pack up their car and head south Super Conference's main purpose is a debate with Vice President Al Gore. events, during the day there will also be a words of wis for Lynchburg from their home in Sterling "primarily to encourage and equip saints Bush is currently on the schedule to music conference, women's conference, dom on how to Heights, Mich., to see their children Bill, to do the work of the ministry," Lew Wei- speak Wednesday night, but this will counseling conference, creation confer break up with Dave and Dara and attend the annual der, the director of Christian Community not be certain until some time on Tues ence, crisis pregnancy seminars and chil that not-so-spe Super Conference held by Thomas Road Service and main coordinator of Super day as to whether he will be able to dren's ministry workshops. cial someone on Baptist Church and Liberty University. Conference, said. speak or not, Falwell said. Mike Speck ministries will host the page 5. Along with the Lawrences, roughly This year's speakers include Dr. Jerry The entire conference is now $119 Blue Ridge Music Conference October 2 2.000 others make similar treks to the • Falvvell, Dr. Elmer Towns. Dr. Paige Pat per adult, with spouses being free. from 2-5 p.m. in the Reber-Thomas Din city to enjoy the plethora of well-known terson. Dr. John Rawlings. Dr. Danny Groups of 10 or more can attend for ing Hall. People wanting to attend only h EQUAL TIME: Bill Murray and speakers and attend their choice of over Lovett, Dr. Bobby Welch. David C. Gibbs, $500 regardless of the size. The cost the music conference can pay $20 for a LU Senator Derrick Bingham 100 workshops and seminars. III. Dr. Charles Stanley and possibly Gov. includes admission to all of the work give you the low-down on the Super Conference takes place Octo George W. Bush. shops and seminars during the week. Please see CONFERENCE, page 3 presidential candidates. See page 8 for the debate.
* TWO-FOR- TWO: Concussions were as com Senate mon as goals as the Lady Is this your Flames soccer team beat holds first Charleston Southern for Teddy Bear? the first time. See page 12. session of
• WHERE'S THE BEEF? If you re TEDDY BEARS ON PARADE—Liberty students looking for good eats, look no teamed up with other groups and schools in further than the Life! section's Lynchburg's community to host the 15th annual the year guide to some of Lynchburg's Teddy Bear parade September 16. Approximately 175 bears were registered by children of the com restaurants. See page 6. By Mattie Gordon, reporter munity and entered into different categories ' including "Best Friend Bear," "Funniest Bear," The SGA Senate started the year off with "Best-Dressed Bear," "Child/Bear look-alike," and an election celebration party September 19, "Anything Bear." followed by its first Senate session held in The winning bears each received a $50 gift cer DH 160 September 21. tificate from Toys 'R Us. In addition, the event also The party was for the newly elected sena hosted carnival games and a large parade for the » TUESDAY tors, giving them the opportunity to meet children and their bears. Each child was able to others they will be serving with in senate. Partly cloudy. enter a random drawing for a $250 gift certificate High 67, Low 49. The party also allowed the senators to meet and was given a children's book which promoted and hear from the SGA officers for the 2000- morals and religious values. 2001 year. "It's going to be an outstanding year, we're ' WEDNESDAY going to get a lot accomplished," SGA Presi Partly cloudy. dent Roy Simmons said. High 65, Low 45. The first Senate session began as Exec utive Vice President Nathan Cooper explained to the senators, "Student gov THURSDAY ernment, this year, is going to be more Partly cloudy. serious than ever. In Senate session we are High 68. Low 47. here to do the Lord's work, we are here to do the university's work and we are here to do the student's work. The things you do this year will have great impacts and great "• FRIDAY affects on the years to come." Partly cloudy. During the first session senators were High 72, Low 50. selected to the committee they wanted td serve on. Their respective chairman explained the functions and goals of their SATURDAY committee. Scattered Showers. The only business brought before the High 70, Low 51. floor was the confirmation of Justice Trevor Johnson to the SGA Student Court. With minor dissension Justice Johnson was
PHOTOS PROVIDED approved to the court. BOUT Please see SENATE, page 5 MOSAIC: A time of worship will be held on Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. 1/5 mile beyond Texas Inn on Rivermont Ave. Contact Shea Whitney at 239-2993 or SYATP crowd largest ever [email protected] for more By Johanna Price, reporter entering the work force. ing Hurricane Floyd, six teenagers information. Junior Mary Malhias, an elemen met to pray at their high school in More than 1,200 students repre TRUE WORSHIPPERS: Come tary education major, has been Plant Town, Fla. After the hurricane senting all 50 states gathered around and worship I lim in spirit and attending SYATP for seven years. "For passed, 277 students showed up to the flagpole at 7 a.m. on September in truth with MISO every Friday. me, it's a time of dedication, to be pray the next week. 20 to lift the nation in prayer during Music will be provided by open to whatever God has planned for U.S. Education Secretary Richard the 11th annual See You at the Pole Tra'Vorus Weaver, Alpha and me. Getting to know Him is my first Riley listed SYATP as an activity event. Omega, Fellowship Gospel love and learning what He has in appropriate to express religious Choir, Tiharra Vargas, Dwayne Originally started with one youth store for my life." beliefs on campus. "Schools...must Godwin and more. The meeting group in Burleson, Texas in 1990, The theme for this year's SYATP give students the same right to will be held 3:30-4 p.m. in the SYATP lias since grown to a move was "A Generation Seeking God," engage in religious activity and dis ment of over 3 million as of 1998, MISO office, taken from King David's words in cussion as they have to engage in according to SYATP's official Web site, Psalm 24:3-6. olht$- comparable activities," he said www.syatp.com. HIGH-FLYING MISSIONS: JAAKS Fitu Tafaoa, professor of missions according to the SYATP Web site. Liberty's own gathering took place presents "Missions at Ihe Airport" al LU and director of Light Ministries, With a new generation of students in the courtyard, beginning with on Saturday Sept. 30 (9:30 a.m.to was present at the event. "See You at filled with fervor for the Lord, the praise and worship and progressing the Pole is awesome in that kids are 5:30 p.m.) and Sunday Oct. 1 event is expected to continue in dra into small group prayer for individual desiring to pray for their schools, but SHAUU CHEUUUSEN (2-5:00 p.m.). Participants will matic growth with each year. LU cam high schools, teachers and adminis the sad thing is that in America, stu ASK AND YE SHALL RECEIVE— LU students have the chance to ride a helicop pus pastor Dwayne Carson said "It trators. dents have to gather around a flag gather in the courtyard to pray at the flag pole ter or plane among other events. was the best See You at the Pole' pole at public schools, instead of at we've ever had...it was a tremendous September 20 in the annual SYATP event. For in ion nation, call Tom Fesmirc There was also a special prayer for the youth and education majors pres their leisure during school." turnout." at cxl. 2798. ent at the event, who will soon be Last year, in spile of the approach
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Schedule for Alumni/Homecoming Weekend: September 29 - October 1, 2000
Thursday September 28, 2000 Registration 6-9 p.m. David's Pl.ir.ft
Friday September 29, 2000 omecomin Registration 8 a.m.-7 p.m. David's Place Class visitation 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Alumni Recital 4 p.m. Fine Arts 101 Reception 6 p.m. Schilling Center Schilling Center By Christine Koech, copy editor annually to a nominated LU grad "Class, ministry arid school Banquet 7 p.m. Lloyd Auditorium uate. It is presented for "out reunions will be located in one "Fiddler on the Roor 7:30 p.m. Bonfire Following Banquet PI Parking Lot There fs no place like home— standing professional and per place to allow alums to get con LU Hockey Vs. Syracuse Univ. 11 P.Ht. : Roanoke Civic Center this will be especially true for sonal achievements, which have nected with other alums," Arm alumni returning to liberty during brought honor and distinction to strong said. Saturday September 30, 2000 10 a.m.-12 p.m Schilling Center 1 & 2 Homecoming weekend, Sept. 28 to Liberty University." More s]X)rts cvenlsSaturday Class, ministry & school reunions LU vs. Charleston Southern 11 a.m. Soccer Field Oct. 1. years or months after they The categories are College of will include a men's soccer game Alumni Baseball lp.ro. Worthington FteW have been away from the place Arts & Sciences, School of Busi against Charleston Souihern Uni Alumni Golf 1:30 p.m. London Downs ihey once called home. ness & Government School of versity on Sad trday 11 a.m. and Homecoming parade 2-4 p.m. University Blvd. 3 p.m. Fine Arts/Lloyd Auditorium The weekend is scheduled to Communications, School of Edu alumni golf at 1:30 p.m. Former "Fiddler on the Roof Tailgate Party 4-6:30 p.m. Williams Stadium be$n with registration on Thurs cation, School of Religion. College baseball coach, Al Worihington, LU vs. Wmgate University 7 p.m. Williams Stadium day at 6 p.m. and Friday at 8a.m. of General Studies and Liberty will take part in art alumni match in David's Place. Baptist Theological Seminary. To at the Worthlngton Field at 1 p.m. According to Alumni Director be eligible the graduate must ltave Former Flames basebal players Barry Armstrong, the highlight of graduated from LU for at least live interested in playing are invited to the weekend will be Friday's recep years, and demonstrated Christ contact Coach Dave Pastors at cxt. NO PLACE LIKE HOME—Alumni tion at 6 p.m. followed by a ban ian commitment while making an 2305or«naHDpastors;
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•MMm SEPTEMBER 26, 2000 Page 4, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION Va. Rep. Race for the Bateman Jt A A A A presidency dead Bush catching up to Gore By Diana Bell, assistant news editor The flag flew at half-mast -Compiled by Garet Robinson and Bill Murray last week due to the death of KATHERINE BEGGS Rep. Herbert H. Bateman. The BOOKS WITHOUT BORDERS — LU Professor Dr. Carolyn Diemer points to flag is flown at half-mast as a The past week in this election cycle was quite mercy of foreign oil tycoons. Russia. Diemer recently visited Russia, handing out copies of her book. different from the past couple weeks. Instead of Before the issue of oil prices brought the cam symbolic gesture to show grief being overrun with bad publicity and felling num paigns to the same issue, the Bush and Gore and to honor the memory of a bers in the polls, Gov. George W. Bush had his camps were testing very different strategies. Bush, government official. best week in recent memory. Vice President Al appearing on "Oprah" and "Live with Regis!," Bateman played in a golf Diemer shares book with Gore, however, was dogged with questions regard sought to gain the crucial support of middle-class tournament September 10 and ing Ms credibility on the issue of prescription Americans and women. His plan was a rousing was to play again on Septem drugs and watched his small lead over Bush success as Gore's advantage among women ber 11. but his wife Laura was thousands in Russia quickly evaporate. dropped from 20 percent to below nine percent. unable to wake him that morn Also this week, the two campaigns began spar Gore spent the week talking about prescription ing. He was later declared dead ing over the soon-to-be hot topic of escalating oil drug costs, and specifically that it is wrong that he at a local hospital, according to By Christine Koech, copy editor Death', a New Testament, a prices. The rising oil prices are due largely, if not has to pay less for his dog's medicine than his the Richmond Times-Dispatch. small American flag and a vari solely, to the Middle East oil barons and their tight mother-in-law's, even though they are on the Bateman was 72-years-old LU professor, Dr. Carolyn ety of gifts from friends in hold on the production levels. That alone would same medicine. The problem for Gore was that and had battled a heart attack, Diemer, together with 10 faculty, America," Diemer said. not necessarily hurt the nation, but with a thriving this statement was completely false, putting his lung cancer and prostate can students and Leesville Baptist Deimer also said that while visit economy and industry using more and more oil for credibility in question yet again. cer in recent years. Church members, traveled to the ing the Center for American Studies at USU, she spotted the book, their energy, the demand has skyrocketed and the The latest polls came out this last week and Bateman was the Republi former Soviet Union during the External Degree Programs. supply has stayed very level. As any economist they are as varied as they are controversial. To give can representative for the First summer to distribute copies of would say, this leads to escalating prices. a brief overview, the CNN/Gallop poll rated Gore Congressional District of Vir Diemer's book, "What the Bible "Sure enough." Diemer said, "the In order to combat this problem, President as winning over Bush by a margin of 49 percent to ginia for 18 years. He fought Teaches about Life and Death". chairman of the department found Bill Clinton has decided to release 30 million 43 percent among likely voters. Another, the for a strong national defense The group helped to deliver LU External Degree Program listed. barrels of oil from the nation's oil reserves. Newsweek poll among likely voters, gives Gore 47 and to aid shipbuilders. 60.000 copies of the book to the There was considerable interest This decision has induced a fierce debate percent to Bush's 45 percent—a statistical tie. Bateman was going to retire Russian military and 25,000 copies among the faculty to enroll in one of the programs." between the presidential candidates. When reading polls, the most important ques at the end of the present Con to orphans, drug rehabilitation Calling Clinton's release the right plan for tion to ask is whether the poll is among likely vot gressional session, bringing patients, elderly ladies, juvenile According to Diemer, "Books America, Gore has praised his boss' decision. ers, registered voters, and/or anyone. This is his 32 years in elected office to delinquent and hospital patients. Without Borders" is hoping to Gore has much to loose if home-heating bills important because the likely voters are the voters a close. They also presented the Gospel respond to a request to print one begin skyrocketing prior to Election Day. He that have voted in past elections and continue to Bateman's funeral was held through preaching, singing and million copies of the book for the currently has much of the northeastern U.S. vote. The registered voters are just the voters who at Our Lady of Mount Carmel pantomiming. Russian military and a million within his grasp and can ill-afford to falter in are registered, and the "anyone" category includes Catholic Church on September "What the Bible Teaches About copies for the public schools. The those states where the demand for oil will non-registered voters—not giving an accurate 15 and was attended by more Life and Death", which has been 48-page book costs 25 cents per increase as the temperatures begin to drop. reflection of the voting citizenry. than 1.000 people. The burial translated into Russian. Spanish copy. How many books they actu Bush, on the other hand, finds fault with Clin Still, whether a person is a registered voter, a was at Peninsula Memorial and Hindi, answers the question ally order will depend on how much ton for his decision. Bush blames the Clinton- likely voter or just an "anyone," this campaign has Park in Newport News. about life after death in very sim money they raise. Gore team for our over-reliance on foreign oil and been far from boring and, with six weeks remain Bateman is survived by his ple terms, presenting the Gospel "Books Without Borders" says that the domestic oil-drilling bans of the cur- ing, is far from over. wife Laura, one son, Herbert H. clearly and concisely. It illustrates recently received $5,000 to help pay •<.rent administration has put the nation at the Jr. and one daughter, Laura heaven and hell through biblical for the cost of the books. More Margaret. quotations and illustrations. funds have been pledged to them by Dr. Carolyn Diemer and her hus a couple that promised to give band Dr. Carl Diemer, also an LU $10,000 if the stock they own goes faculty member, visited Izhevsk, a up to $7 per share, and $20,000 if it city 600 miles east of Moscow. goes up to $ 11 per share by the end Carolyn Diemer said, "God of the year. opened doors for us to teach For more information about Faculty "Glorifying God" with art show pastors and their wives who are "Books Without Borders," visit going out to start new churches their Web site www.bookswith- and Christian school teachers. outborders.net. Donations may By Chris Sheppard, reporter "I believe that we are individ my purpose to give God glory Oughton will have four or five What a privilege!" be made by mailing a check or uals created in the image of a for the abilities and opportu pieces of a photographic series The Diemers also visited money order to : Books Without LU's first faculty art show, creative God. 1 think the act of nities He has given to me," created in 1988 in the show. Udmurt State University. "Upon Borders, P O Box 1517, Lynch "Glorifying God Through The creativity, in whatever form, Palmer said. If there is enough interest arrival at the missions center I burg, VA 24502. Visual Arts", will be on display can be an act of worship and [is] Oughton has been on her in the art show, it may found that I would be teaching When asked what BWB in the A. Pierre Guillermin honoring to God," Davis said. artistic journey for 25 years. become an annual event. "I English-speaking faculty and sev needs most, Dr. Diemer said, Library Sept. 25 through Oct. 6. Davis hopes that the art She has worked with clay, raku, think it is important, espe eral Udmurt State University stu "We need more people praying The show will feature paintings, show will encourage a richer art photography and computer cially for Christians, to dis dents," Carolyn Diemer said. and more people giving to get photography and sculpture. All culture on campus. graphic design. play their talents. There is no "They extended this invitation books into other countries faculty art displays will be in "With all the decadence The writings of Francis reason to have bare walls and wanted to know how we teach around the world." the main library. occurring in every area of the Schaeffer have been very influ around here when you have reading and writing in America. "We are available to serve The art show, which is arts, I would love to see Liberty ential for Oughton. "Th,ey have talented people that are glori What a delight it was to teach these God. Let's just pray and see scheduled to coincide with become a leader in reclaiming influenced my worldview of the fying God with their talents," Russian professors and students what His will is for you and for Homecoming and Super Con the arts for Christ." Davis said. arts in relationship with mod Diane Garber, assistant coor and then give them a copy of "What us concerning this Russian ference, will feature the follow Davis will have three to six ern culture and the Church," dinator for the art show, said. the Bible Teaches About Life and book project." ing artists: System Administra pieces in the show, consisting of Oughton said. tor (Macs) Cam Davis, Art pro a calligraphy series and char This is not Oughton's first fessor Eva Palmer and coal drawings. art show. 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By MatHe Gordon, reporter the first that was designed espe The Price is he could collect about 10 snakes. rest are kept and raised until they In 1998, 18 years after his initial reach a larger size so they can be cially for snakes. LU professor Dr. Norman study, Reichenbach went back to released back into their habitat. He has monitored the refuge Reichenbach has been involved Ohio to find that the population of "For some reason the popula for the past four years by sliding a in two snake projects, both the snake had diminished tion is really depressed and our pit-tag chip under the skin of the involving either threatened or greatly. Over a 10-day search only whole goal is to restore the popu snake which essentially "bar Ri9ht endangered species. five plain garter snakes were lation. . .to the levels they were in codes" the snake. The chip can be "It is all about being keepers of found. The 1980," Reichenbach said. The scanned to help keep track of the garden. They are all God's evaluation plan for the plain garter snakes is those snakes that have previously Dear Price, creation, all these creatures— showed a 90 to continue to monitor them for at been tagged. I hate to do it, hut it is time to they don't have the same value as percent reduc least the next three years and The estimated number of breakup with my boyfriend. What human beings but (they) do have tion in the hope to see some restoration in snakes in the refuge is 72-78. The is a quirk, effective way to do this? value because God created them species since the population. number in the refuge is over that Sincerely, and it's our job to care for them," the time of the The Lake Erie water snake is a which was expected, hence, the Soon to he Single Reichenbach said. initial federally threatened species that population of the Lake Erie water Reichenbach began his research. is found on the island of Lake Erie snake on Johnson's Island is rea Dear Soon to be Single. CHRIS PRICE research on the plain garter Currently, REICHENBACH between Ohio and Canada. This sonably stable, according to Breaking up can be one of the most trau snake 20 years ago when working the population is the only place in the world Reichenbach's research. matic things in a young person's life. Do not worry though, on his master's degree. The plain of the snake is where the Lake Erie water snake "The purpose of both research because I am here to help. Mere are a few things thai you could try. garter snake is common in the being monitored. During the exists, and the population has projects is to preserve the popula There is always the junior high break up note that you could give western part of the United States spring the female plain garter declined from very high numbers tion of these two species of him. It usually reads something like "I never liked you and you're but is only found in one small snakes are collected and taken to back in the 1950s. snakes," Reichenbach said. not my friend anymore." However, a simple note wouldn't be dra area. The snake is on Ohio's list of the Columbus and Cleveland In 1990, Reichenbach set up a "I learn new things every time I matic enough. I say you run down to the rock, push the guy that is endangered species. zoos where they are kept until the water snake reservation on a go into the fieldbecaus e lam spraying his unflagging devotion to his sister dorm out of the way, From 1978-1980, when he females give birth to their young. small island, Johnson's Island, to actively involved in research. 11 and write it there. Or if that is not your style, slip Eric Lovctt a note first began his research, the The females and one-third of accommodate at least 58 snakes, keeps me active in my field, other to read in the convocation announcements. It may sound a little snake was abundant. Reichen the babies are released back into the minimum that was felt could wise you just read about what like " Happy anniversary to my sweetheart, make it a good one bach says that on any given day their original habitat while the persist over time. The refuge was everyone else is doing." because it's our last." There is no easy way to break up, it will prob ably be a very emotional situation. So grab a quart of Ben and Jerry's, round up your best girl friends, put "These Boots were Made for Walkin'" on your stereo, and you ladies do whatever Senate: ladies do to get over your man. -Price Dedication service for Dear Price, I cannot stand my roommate's music. What slxould I do? plans for Sincerely, 90.9 The Light computers Music Lover eventful Dear Music Lover, By Marie! Williams, reporter the production room for producing concert If I had it my way, the only music allowed on campus would be promotions, underwriters' spots, public John Tesh, Kenny G and Yanni. I just can't get enough. Seriously, To help communications students have service announcements and other non- year some music does aggravate me. I know this will not be popular, but access to the most modern equipment, Jim musical broadcasts," station manager I think if I had the choice between listening to rap, or repeatedly and Ann Wharton have donated four comput Jamie Hall said. It is also used by some stu Continued from page 1 punching myself in the eye. 1 would choose the latter. I also am not ers to Liberty University radio station 90.9 The dents for advanced class work. a big fan of this really loud, hardcore music that is out. The kind Light last spring. Another is used in the on air room, and two The meeting ended with where the lead singer makes none of his words clear, the guitars A reception in honor of the donation was are used mainly for class work. These comput announcements from Vice play one chord that is in the key of Q repeatedly, and the singing held Sept. 7 Mrs. Wharton, a retired professor, ers are especially useful in training communi President for Student Services sounds like one prolonged nasty cough. It sounds like Satan live in was "very pleased with the enthusiasm of the cations students to use the kind of equipment Clark Jones. Jones concert. Country is not the greatest music either. When "Achy students" on receiving the computers, she they will find in broadcasting. announced the upcoming Breaky Heart" is one of your music genre's biggest hits, you can said. Office Manager and Traffic Director Api- SGA bonfire, which will be not seriously think anyone without a monster truck or coon dog The Whartons donated the money for the radee Changngarm said that the new comput held September 29 in PI at 10 would truly appreciate it. Music is a very subjective art form. It is new equipment to the Kirkpatrick Media Cen ers make office work much easier because they p.m.. featuring "Key to Life" not like modern art where everyone says they like a particular ter Fund, a Liberty alumni fund for the com are newer and faster than the ones that 90.9 and Amy King. piece so they look intelligent, when in ail actuality they think their munications department. used before. Jones also introduced the 8-year-old has a better picture hanging on the refrigerator. People Mrs. Wharton said that her reason for The new computers also make broadcasting Senate to the newest branch are very vocal about music. Try and work out a time frame where donating the computers was that she was and production work faster and easier. of SGA—the Spirit Commis you can each play your music, or buy a walkraan. -Price familiar with the needs of the station, hav "They've been a considerable help in pro sion, an organization ing taught in the department, and that she ducing my show," chief announcer Thor Lar designed to raise and pro and her husband always "like to help out son said. 'They make it possible to download mote school spirit. So far, Dear Price, when we can." music and play it directly off the computer, the commission has been Last year .1 hadplenty of dates here, but it has been almost a "One of the computers is being used in without using CDs." actively involved with this month, and I am still without a date. I get nervous aroundgirls, and year's football games. do not make good impressions. What should I do? The commission started Sincerely, "Liberty Land" this year—a Desperate and Dateless section during home games which contains a variety of Dear Desperate and Dateless, activities such as the Vel- Your situation does seem to be a major problem. Let us start off y Dine by the Lake cro wall, radar pitch and first by figuring out why you had dates last year and not this year. I slides. The spirit commis have a sneaking suspicion that you may have changed something Great Steaks-Seafood&Gourmet Salad Bar sion also helps with usher about yourself. Take a look in the mirror and ask yourself these Dinner»Weddings»Reception»Parties ing and tickets at the games questions. "Did I change my hair?" If this summer you decided to Also open for lunch on Thursday, Friday and Sunday along with aiding in pep ral try and make the bowl cut cool again all by yourself, this may be a RESTAURANT lies during convocation. problem. "Did I change my fashion sense?" If you pulled out those Jeanne's HARDING S CLOCK: Senators are still needed. old stone washed jeans, and dusted off your multicolored silk . and Music Boxes ^oc Commuters and dorm stu shirts, you may need a special girl to date. Also look in the mirror M0 milai N. ol Lynch, on R« 29 946-7386 993-2475 10 minu1es from Lynchburg on US 460 East dents, who would still like to and ask. "Did I let myself go this summer?" If the clothes you wore be a senator, should contact last year are causing you physical pain, it's time to hit the gym. If the SGA office at ext. 2323. If you pass the mirror test, all I can tell you is that you are hitting a a hall already has three sena dry spell. Sometimes you just have to struggle through a slump. NY Nails I'm pregnant. tors, students can still serve -Price Special discount by representing another hall. Where can I go to get good Class officer elections will for LU students Chris Price is an advice columnistfor the Liberty Champion. 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• 9/27. Bus Trip to Virginia State Fair • 9/27. Impressionist Art Lecture Depart from the Miller Park Pool parking lot and travel to Richard Woodward will present a lecture Lilted Monet's WaUr Richmond's Strawberry 1 Ml Fair < Irounds Wednesday, Sept Ulies: The Paintings and theQarden at Lynchburg Fine Arts 27, 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Cost $20. Center, 7 p.m. Free for students. Call (804) 846-8451.
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By Dana Galbrarth and Kendria Burrows able." The famous Golden Choice Buf fet contains an array of hot meat There are many things that college options, as well as pasla. pizza, fresh students miss and long for after their vegetables and salads. Also on the buf big move away from home and transi fet a selection of carved meats is avail tion to college life. There is no doubt able at dinner and on Sundays. The that one of these things is good-tast ' bakery provides fresh rolls, muffins ing food. and cookies every 1 5 minutes. The buf Students at LU are quite fortunate to fet is available all day long with break Can Callnny have a olethora of restaurants in the fast and lunch costing $5.49 and din Lynchburg area from which to choose ner priced at $7.19. Visit Golden Cor Hometown: Baltimore, Md. from. Local restaurants vary in cost, ral at 4005 Wards Rd. or call 832-6440 atmosphere and menu items, but with for more information. Occupation: Marriott employee, all the variety. LU college students are specializing in serving Ice cream to sure to find a restaurant that can fulfill Cracker Barrel students. their tummies' desires. Known for its good country cooking, What do you do when no one is Cracker Barrel, is a recent addition to Lynchburg. You can enjoy homemade watching: Sneak and taste the Spanky's A fun, casual atmosphere and a vari dinners — like country fried steak and Ice cream. ety filled menu is a available at chicken and dumplings, while sur Describe your ideal Saturday Spanky's. It is located at 908 Main St. rounded by old artifacts and antiques. afternoon: Going to the park with and is a popular downtown restaurant. Dinners range in price from $7 to $9, and sandwiches and salads are avail my Burmese python, Victor and There are over 50 types of sandwiches on the menu, all served with fries. They able from $3.99. For breakfast lovers, taking pictures of people holding range in price from $3.95 to $5.95. To breakfast menu items are available A CASUAL, YET GOURMET EXPERIENCE — Merriweather's, located in Boonsboro, offers a the snake. finish off your meal, Spanky's offers a throughout the day. The old country casual dining experience with gourmet menu items. All desserts are made on the premises Accomplishment you are most selection of desserts including milk store features unique gift items, col including chocolate chess pie, key lime pie, fruit cobbler and white chocolate cheese cake. lectibles, candy and crafts. All menu proud of: Singing "O Holy Night" shakes and "create your own sundae." For a large crowd, the Boo Boo Bomber items are available for takeout.Craker outdoor patio for street-side dining. at Coffee House last year — the Cajun Barbecue Lobster tail, which Is Sandwich, a five-foot-long sub, will Barrel is located at 3820 Wards Road. Everything is made fresh on location barbeque sauce basted onto lobster students gave me a standing ova feed up to 25 people. For restaurant For hours, call 582-1940. by experienced chefs including family tail. Merriweather's is decorated in a tion, and I left the stage crying. hours and more information, call recipes like "Crabcakes Welden," a contemporary style with paintings, Your first job: Lynchburg Gen 846-4146. l.C. 1 rotter's recipe that has been in the family for many of which were done by local eral Hospital first washing pots, For an elegant and romantic dining over 100 years. The menu Includes artists. Merriweather's also has a gift appetizers, a variety of salads accented shop in which customers can buy gift promoted to cook, a stockroom Golden Corral experience, visit T.C. Trotter's on A recent addition to Lynchburg's Rivermont Avenue. This family owned with Trotter's original dressings, baskets containing Virginia products. clerk and to sanitation supervisor. restaurants, the Golden Corral offers a and operated restaurant will entice chicken, seafood and pasta dishes. Favorite saying: "Now awake and buffet style meal and prides itself In with an enchanting indoor atmos Entrees range in price from $14.95 to Jazz Street Grill see the light because God has kept "making pleasurable dining afford phere, complete with fireplace, and an $19.95, and pasta dishes and salads For a unique dining experience, try range from $6.95 to $8.95. Trotter's me through the night." the Cajun flair found at Jazz Street offers a Sunday brunch from 11:30 Grill, 3225 Old Forest Rd. Jazz Street Hobbies: Singing, roller skating, a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Call 846-3545 for offers tasty menu items like Gumbo dancing the "hand bop Norfolk more information. and Jambalaya that will awaken your stomp". taste buds. Discover new tastes by try Gaetano's ing one of the New Orleans specialties, Best thing your parents taught Gaetano's Pizza specializes in pasta like shrimp Creole served with salad for you: How to respect others. and is located on 4305 Wards Road $ 15.95. The chefs signature dish is across from the Lynchburg Regional the "Catfish Jazz Street" for $14.95. Which superhero do you have Airport. The house salad is as low as Fresh fish, steak, chicken and pasta most in common with: Spiderman. $ 1.95 including a side of pasta and the dishes are also available, ranging in price from $11 to $16.95. Jazz Street If you could trade places with most expensive dish is $9.95. Unique menu items include the Pasta Primav- also offers sandwiches, salads, and anyone for a day who would it era, Sausage Three Colors and the appetizers, and occasionally provides be: David Cole, the general Chicken Parmesan Pasta. live music. Call 385-0100 for more manager of Marriott to see how information. everything is run. Merriweather's Favorite movie: Nutty Professor Merriweather's is located at 4925 Whether you're a student on a light I, II. Boonsboro Rd. in the Boonsboro Shop budget with limited funds or a guy who ping Center. They specialize in con is trying to impress that special lady, Favorite thing about LU: "My temporary American cuisine and the Lynchburg area offers many students." S'li.l'ANII. I1INSH! entrees range in price from $10 to unique dining experiences, complete IN OR OUT, THE CHOICE IS YOURS— Located alongside Randolph-Macon Woman's College, about $20. Two unique menu items are with wonderful dinners and desserts. T.C. Trotters offers both indoor and outdoor dining for its patrons. Tasty appetizers such as the seafood etoufee. which is a tradi Happy dining. •Compiled by Diana Bell "Summer Shrimp Cocktail" and "Bavarian Pork Ribs" will start your meal out right. tional New Orleans style dish and the
cindysiegmund also relatives I saw seldom enough to Now, those days are Just memories. didn't have intentions. Invincible as we plow our way through, relish our time together, and most of all There won't be any more sunny Christ She told me she fulfilled her biggest college. We likely have another 50 or 60 there was Grandma. mas vacations in Florida for dream when she moved to Florida. And plus years to enjoy. Let us not forget to Cards, a quilt and She wasn't the typical plump my family. she talked of memories of tier childhood, glean the wisdom from those who have grandmother, with rosy Last summer my grand my parents and mine. lived out most of their years on earth — other memories • cheeks, bright lipstick and mother left this world — Finally, Just seven months before hei our grandparents. from Grandmother hands that smelled of home quiet and dignified — on death 1 was able to add to that Journal I am not alone in losing a loved one made bread or cookie angels wings to rest in my sweet grandmother's conversion while at Liberty. Many of the LU student dough. No, she was tiny sweet flower gardens in experience lo the truth. body says goodbye to a grandparent The sweet smell of Chantllly perfume and frail like a porcelain the skies. After years of hearing the trull i it while attending Liberty. draws me back to days of childhood. doll. And she always In the last years of was a stroke thai brought her to realize When 1 heard that Grandma had died, The salty breeze of bay air. Chasing smelled like a sweet her life, 1 visited with a her need for God and put her faith in regret seized me. Then I remembered a hermit crabs and armadillos In the flower garden. little Journal record Christ's salvation. She was 101 -years- . letter I'd written her and the last words park. The taste of freshly squeezed She loved her fam ing her life as she old, but she was a brand new baby I'd gently spoken to her before I kissed orange Juice. Rounds of cards In the ily. Much of her time recalled It to me. In Christ. her goodbye, i thought of the quilt I'd cool of the evening. Stockings hung In was spent reminisc She told me She lived her last months for God as made her from the labile ol her old the sunroom. ing on memories she had only much as possible from tier nursing dresses and the cake I'd baked her for This was Christmas at Grandma's in and dreams. She really ever home bed as life slowly drained from her 101st birthday. Eventually all 1 Florida for many of my childhood years. often wondered at loved one man her. But I know that 1 will see her again COl ikl see through the tears was beauti There certainly wasn't snow or even a how the world had — she had running in fields of sweet ilower gardens ful memories. married him. Christmas tree. Christmas dinner was changed In her life when all her frailty is gone, ami she lias Grandparent's day has already passed She said to Usually enjoyed at a restaurant. But time. I would hold her eternity to embrace tliis year, but let's not allow thai to keep Hi" v« i e stacks and stacks of colorful hand and listen to never lead a Grandparents are a treasure we often us hum sharing with, learning from and her stories. man on If 1 and wonderful presents. There were take for granted. We (eel young and remembertng our grandparents. SEPTEMBER 26, 2000 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page 7 "%ands at DP // musical enei By Brace Kite, reporter playing shows and sharing with people they come in contact W/^k oarlng guitars, thundering bass lines and with. Bass player John Reints ArV crisp melodies ripped through the slagnanl offers this prayer request, * ^* air. Dimmed lights, smoke and crowd noise "We're looking for a trailer created a unique atmosphere. The audience was amassed for band travel, and ask and enthused. ing God to continue giv "I've never seen that many people at David's Place at ing us wisdom." one time." sophomore Eric Beck said. Vroom played the Brandon and Wig, Amy King, Mary's Eyes and Vroom final set of the gave new life to David's Place at Student Life's "Campus evening and enter Bands" night. For a little over two hours, David's Place tained the crowd was transformed from merely a hang out to a lively stu with its usual high- dent-filled entity. energy perform Brandon and Wig opened up the evening. The band's ance. While the immediate future Is uncertain, however. band members "We're two individuals, and we may play again later," enjoy playing for guitarist Wig said. the crowds, they Amy King took the stage next and entertained the audi feel that their min ence with her "girl with a guitar" music. Three years ago, istry is predomi King began to play the guitar and sing. Today, she is nantly with the awaiting the release of her first CD, and has several per other bands they formances scheduled including a Sunday church per play with. formance, a convocation performance and the upcoming "It's better to estab SGA bonfire. lish relationships with God has been opening many doors for King, and making people you get to know," a career out of her music has been one of her goals. But guitarist and vocalist John King does not want to be just a face on stage. Johnson said. "I want to share with young people what God's done in While the band may only my life," King said. "Any type of Job should be a ministry have an hour with the audience, to those that we are around." they have much more time to To King, a personal ministry should not be limited to spend and converse with other bands the stage, but should be targeted at those God has put us they play with. This opens the door to create around. Look for King's CD to be available around December. relationships with the other bands and minister to them "We feel called to this. It's a desire that God's put in our through friendships rather than faceless evangelism. heart and we're just trying to follow it," said Justin Land, Currently, Vroom has two recordings available — "Things the frontman for the modern rock band Mary's Eyes. Not To Do" and the newly released "Throws Like A Girl." Just like Amy King, Mary's Eyes has seen the hand of Look for Vroom to be performing locally in the near future. the Lord bless them. The band has only been together "Campus Band Night" at David's Place was a huge suc since April 2000, and has since opened for such bands as cess. Not only did Student Life pack David's Place like it Sonic Flood and Big Tent Revival. has so many times during January on Super Bowl Sun "We just want to say that we're real people on the same day, but several campus bands got to showcase their tal level as everyone else. We're just singing what's on our ents for the student body. hearts and offering it to real people on a real level," Land said. As the Lord opens doors, the band hopes to continue f'plans to raise the roof more of a traditional theme, emphasizing the The play also contains religious undertones. fatchmaker, matchmaker, make me importance of family and culture. "This is a play that can make people walk 'a match. Find me a find, catch me a The second act changes mood, becoming away questioning whether they truly are prac • catch." students might think this, more intense, more realistic. The theme here ticing their faith or just following ritualistic tra buTt now they rhav e a reason to be singing it. shows the difference between biblical truths ditions. People walk away from it thinking 'Why Liberty University's Department of Fine Arts and simple traditions. do I do the things I do?' Windham said. "The presents Joseph Stein's "Fiddler on the Roof," Mrs. Linda Nell Cooper is the director of the LU strife in the second act, caused by marrying opening Homecoming weekend. production of "Fiddler on the Roof. She feels outside one's faith, is the most impacting part "Fiddler on the Roof," introduces the audience to that students can learn from this play. Cooper of the play for me." the people and traditions of the town of Anetevka, said, "I think students will be able to relate to the Chris Nelson plays Tevye, the. father, who is a as seen through the eyes ofTevye, a poor Jewish play. It's about leaving home and it also has an "loud, bombastic" character. Nelson styles his milkman. It takes place in czarist Russia In 1904, element of adventure in it." character as the "Archie Bunker of the Jews." shortly before the revolution occurs. "It's a different kind of musical for this student This is Nelson's first lead in a play, although It contains three separate love stories, as three body because it's an ethnic musical, and one that he has had parts in several others. He says he of Tevye's five daughters desire to marry for love, is trying to show a culture," Cooper said. She also , is genuinely excited about acting in "Fiddler on rather than marry the person chosen for them. said that there are elements within the culture that the Roof". The three marry men that they love and follow are unique in ways, but still apply to us. "It's a great play," he said. them, despite struggles surrounding them. Cooper said, "This is a play that everyone must "Fiddler on the Roofs" opening weekend The play has two themes, divided into two acts. see, several times. It is a history lesson." She is begins Friday, Sept. 29 in the Lloyd Auditorium Junior Scott Windham, who plays Fyedko, a amazed by the number of students who have in the Fine Arts Building. The play will run Russian villager, calls the play a "neat mix of never seen the classic play. She said that some September 28-30, October 5-7, and October 19- laughter and tears." of the students who tried out for it had never 21. It begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are available for The first act is veiy light and comical contain seen it before or knew little about the play. $5 at the box office. ing such recognizable songs as "If I Were a Rich Stein's "Fiddler on the Roof has won several Man" and "Matchmaker, Matchmaker." It has awards, including Tonys and Drama Desk Awards. Well worth the wait, CIA anticipates OiectHttfV'&- C&[£ concert
By Laura Kanzler, reporter they are live. The band, which consists of three alternating lead isappointed Caedmon's Call fans can smile again singers, two percussionists, and a songwriter, is an eclectic because after a year of waiting, the band is com mix of acoustic guitar, sporadic harmonica, contemporary, D ing back to Liberty on Tuesday, Oct. 10. That's fun and intricate lyrics - all with a strong Christian message. right. For those of you'who remember last year, Caedmon's Call grooves into an almost jam-like atmos Caedmon's Call was scheduled to appear, but due to a phere, causing listeners to relax and have fun with their slight emergency (concerning a member's pregnant wife), music, but the band never lets the audience forget the the concert was cancelled. focus of its music. Well, the wait is over and not only will "I'm so thankful that I'm incapable -^—^^—, Caedmon's Call make good on its missed per of doing any good on my own," is a line formance, the band is also celebrating the release of its new CD,"long line of leavers," from one of the band's hit singles, due out Oct. 10. which shows the members humility in the midst of ever-growing fame. It also "Our [Liberty's] concert is their kick off for Cocrctorsori't C a ——" In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends. -Martin Luther King Jr. .« '<>•::•<>:•:•' lnion Race for the presidency ion An argument for Gov. George W. Bush "He's Just running on his daddy's name. from his democratic predecessor). military (deploying troops every time Despite changes, it's He's definitely not smart enough to lead. Texas was also first In the nation in the another civil war breaks out in country Just wait until the debates—then we'll see Improvement of test scores for minority weVe never heard of and slashing our mili how weak a candidate he Is." students, first In reducing toxic waste tary by a third) Bush will rebuild our mili still Liberty University Silencing his critics, George W. Bush lis disposal, and the first state to establish a tary. tened to such attacks and went on to prison ministry program. While Gore's defense plan totals at a As homecoming is upon us, Its Interesting to think about what the alumni will defeat a popular Incumbent, becoming Throughout his 20 squandered years couple hundred million dollars, Bush will be returning to see. It's hard to always notice the changes when you're watching governor of Texas. And not only did Bush of public "service", Al Gore has not come allocate $ 1 billion for military pay increases them happen on a daily basis, but for some, the changes may make Liberty and the win one term, but he close to matching the alone. Add to that the millions he will surrounding community seem radically different from the LU they remember. also became the first record Gov. Bush invest In better technology, training and The firstthin g returning graduates will notice as they drive Into town is the person ever re-elected to attained in just five housing, and you see how dedicated Bush growth of Wards Road. They'll no doubt feel waves of jealousy as they wish they had an Immediate second years. But enough about is to our nation's defense. With Dick the ability tosho p at Best Buy or have a Sunday dinner at Cracker Barrel. term as governor of the past, this campaign Cheney (defense secretary during the Gulf As they get their first glimpse of the Liberty campus, they'll likelybe amazed at Texas. is about the future of War) as vice president, as well as team of what many guys call The Promised Land"—the six story dorm 33 which houses Throughout this cam America. advisers Including Colin Powell and Henry many of Liberty's female students. paign, Gov. Bush's cred The next president will Klssenger, Bush is well-prepared for deal When alumni stroll around the campus, they'll probably wish the Hangar had ibility has been repeat likely Inherit a budget sur ing with this nation's military. existed when they went to Liberty so they could have studied In aquiet atinos- edly questioned. The pri plus amounting in the tril It's not often Americans are given a phere while havinga nice Substation pizza. Those who spent time living off-cam mary argument against lions of dollars. Since he presidential candidate the caliber of George pus will appreciate befog able to eat lunch without a meal card or having to go Bush's candidacy Is that biSimurray began his run for the W. Bush. Since Billy Graham led Bush to back to their apartment he has spent only five presidency some 13 Christ back in 1984, Bush has been a Graduatesof Liberty will feel a tinge of envy when they check inside the dorms and years in elected office. Oddly enough, what months ago, Gov. Bush has called for a capable carrier of the Christian agenda in see that theyVe all been hard-wired toa network forhigh-spee d web accessThls some see as Bush's major weakness Is reduction in federal taxes and to this day, a America. He has pushed for a better rela makes it possible tob e on the Internet whlfe feceivj^lmportantt^^ actually one of his greatest strengths. majority of Americans favor Bush on the tionship between the government and Many of the changes aren't as noticeable at firstglance . This is true for the vari Sure, he's only been In office for five Issue of taxes. faith-based organizations, he has ous rule changes. years, but in those five years, he's accom While the dems are trying to paint embraced the idea of school vouchers so Televisions are now allowed toexis t in students' rooms—an amenity that stu plished more than many politicians Bush's tax plan as being only for the rich, families can better afford private education dents here take for granted but alumni can remember when that luxury didn't exist whoVe spent their lives in Washington his plan covers every dollar-earning Ameri and he has adamantly opposed abortion. A rule change that female students will no doubt covet is the change in the pants (i.e. Vice President Al Gore). can. A family earning $35,000 will no Bush is a man worth getting excited policy. It used to be that girls had tochec k the weather and if itwas cold enough, v As governor, Bush Increased the mini longer have to pay taxes and a family earn over. He Is someone Christians, Americans they could wear pants. This too has changed. Between the months of December and mum salary for teachers by 33 percent, ing $50,000 will see their taxes cut In half. and those proud residents of Texas can be March, girls are permitted to wear pants regardless of the temperature. Increased spending on environment Initia In all, Bush's plan only uses about 25 per happy to call one of their own. It's time for However, the spiritual aspect of this campus remain a focal point. Convocation tives by 29 percent ($369 million), and ded cent of the surplus—leaving the rest for change in America, and George W. Bush Is still takes place three times a week and consists of singing and inspirational icated a record $1.8 billion for health care. social security, education and the military. just the man for the Job. speakers. Students still attend campus church. Under his leadership the welfare roles In Besides putting more money In our For more information on Bush and Each hall still has prayer leaders and SLDs who attempt to keep their dorm dedi Texas were cut In half, 1.2 million jobs pockets, a Bush presidency will bring our obtaining an absentee ballot, visit cated to God. Prayer groups still meet after a weekly hall meeting which allows stu were created, 48,000 new businesses were military back to being the stellar organiza www.georgewbush.com. dents to pray for their dormmates as well as receive much needed encouragement started, and chlldcare funding was boosted tion they were the last time a Bush was In The mission teams and community service projects give ample opportunities for by $357 million (an 87 percent increase office. Unlike the Clinton-Gore approach to students to share God's word. in all, Liberty University remains an establishment committed to moving forward white still holding on to the godly aspects thatmake this school what it was and is— a Christ-centered university committed to academic excellence and spiritual devel An argument for Vice President Al Gore opment A look around campus confirms that and no one can better appreciate the Many people at Liberty University have Its that benefit the lower and middle During the March GOP debate In Los changes than the alumni who have come to visit during Homecoming weekend. decided that George W. Bush Is the best classes. Gore has suggested a tax credit Angeles, Bush said he opposed manda candidate for president without even tak ofupto$2,160a tory trigger locks and ban ing one look at Al Gore. Students who over year for a child In day ning semi-automatic assault look Gore are overlooking the best man for care and $2,800 a rifles. He talks little of crime Quotes of the week the job. year for a child In col prevention and can only use When considering a person for any task, lege. Gore's cut Is the old "lock 'em up and "in the face of rising prices of gasoline and hdme-heating oil. I support the first thing to look for is experience. smaller to leave cash throw away the key" rhetoric oil releases from our national Strategic Petroleum Reserve." Gore has 23 years of public service as a to pay down the that has only led to severely —Al Gore congressman, senator and vice-president national debt, a fis overcrowded prisons. New York Times, Sept. 21,2000 He has experience In foreign affairs and cally responsible The Issue Gore Is most diplomacy, as well as budgeting on the fed thing to do. known for is the environment The strategic reserve is an Insurance policy meant for sudden disrup eral level. Bush's plan Is an Many right-wing extremists tion of oil supplies or for war. (it) should hot be used as an attempt to drive Bush, on the other hand, has no federal across the board tax iertickbingham attack him for what they call down oil prices right before an election," government experience. His entire political cut that benefits the fanatical beliefs but his pro —George W. Bush resume consists of five years as governor of most wealthy Americans and does posed environmental policies are much New York Times, Sept. 21, 2000 Texas. In this election, It's Important to absolutely nothing for the poorest As a more reasonable than radical conserva remember this country is choosing who'll matter of fact, Time magazine estimated tives would like you to believe. For be the most powerful man in the world. that "a small number of affluent people Instance, In the June press release "New Whether the person has proven he can do would get almost half the benefit from Gore Energy Policy," Gore proposed giving the Job should be a major consideration. Bush's plan." a tax credit for families that purchase fuel- Policies Gore has a proven record. Bush is a huge Bush likes to talk big on the military. He efficient vehicles. Gore also wants to force question mark. talks about modernization and a large- companies that pollute to pay for the dam The Champion encourages com Bush is fond of saying how he'll bring scale missile defense system. However, he age they cause. munity members to submit letters dignity back to the White House, but he's has no money put away In his budget for Bush's home state of Texas, according 1971 University Blvd. to the editor on any subject. Let- attacking BUI Clinton's character, not these things. In reality, his defense spend to the World Almanac 2000, Is by far the Lynf«04f ?8?A? l ?l°6 ters should not e*ceed W0 words Gore's. Gore Is a family man with a strong ing Increase Is Just over one-third of what number one releaser of toxic chemicals In character. He's a professing Christian and Gore Is proposing. Gore's Increase Is not the country. Also, according to the New Co04; 58Z-2124 | t b typed and signed.The anc mus e member of a local Baptist church. In a only bigger, his goals are more achievable. York Times, Bush has repeatedly lashed _ , . ,, „ deadline is 6 p.m. Wednesday. He calls for an increase In military pay and FacuHy Adv.ser Deborah Huff £ , Washington Post Interview he said that he out at government regulations concerning utters an co umns that turns to faith "as the bedrock of my a smaller scale missile defense system. the environment, even going as far as to Ad Director Ethan McCracken are the inion of the ....^^.^..^..?!gmUrl au*orsolely, notthe Champion approach to any Important question," and Crime is an issue where Gore's beliefs attack the Endangered Species Act The ...... editorial board or Liberty Univer- that when he's faced with a difficult deci are significantly superior to Bush's out earth is a gift from God Christians have a sion he often asks, "What would Jesus do?" responsibility to be good stewards of what Editor in Chief Bill Murray s^ dated proposals. Gore focuses on preven ZZ™~~ All material submitted becomes One of the Issues that looms the largest tion rather than punishment. He's In favor God has created. Bush, despite his reli SECTION EDITORS the property 0f the Champion. Is the estimated budget surplus and what of common sense gun-control measures— gious rhetoric, doesn't support protecting News Editor Angela Nelson The Champion reserves the right the candidates plan to do with it Both have not banning hunting rifles as some conser what God has given us. test News Editor Diana Bell to t> ^ject or edit letter published proposed budgets that Include vatives say. In his speech to the Democra Gore Is the experienced candidate Opinion DJ Wright received - according to the Cham- tax cuts and Increased military spending. tic National Convention, he came out In whose plans are smart and responsible. 1 Life! Jessica Brophy pion stylebook, taste and the Lib- The difference Is the amounts of each. Yes, support of mandatory trigger-locks on all encourage you to And out more about Life. Cindy Siegmund erty university mission statement. 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Laurie Ritchie 1997-99 Photos by Chad KiUfjht SEPTEMBER 26, 2000 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page 9 Waigo finishesdoubl e triathlon By Justin Ridge, reporter Incorporated organizes the yearly triathlon. event and let Wargo participate in Wargo said that fellow partici Ironman Triathlons are some the event for free. pants encouraged him along the of the most grueling and The triathlon began on Satur way and kept his spirit up. demanding sporting events on day, September 16. Some 34 "It's like nothing I've ever done the planet. On Sunday, Septem hours and 33 minutes later, before," Wargo said. "I was so ber 17, Liberty Junior Darrel Wargo crossed the finish line. sore after I finished that I could Wargo finished the T Just wanted to not sleep." Odyssey Double do something big "There are only four to five Ironman Triathlon. ger and better," double triathlons in the world The double Wargo said. each year and not many people triathlon consists of Wargo partici finish," Wargo said. a 4.8-mile swim, a pates in triathlons Wargo attributes his ability to 224-mile bicycle ride year-round. The God and thanks Him daily for his and a 52.4-mile run. Olympic size Dis talent. Wargo finished in tance Trials is one "I'm so blessed with this abil 11th place overall in of them. ity, and I've been able to use it as the event that had "The Olympic a witnessing tool," Wargo said. X.VIMI GILLETTE 20 participants rep Trials triathlon is a With a supportive Odyssey STANDING PROUD— The Liberty Flames tennnis team stand proud after ^starting the fall season on a winning resenting eight dif WARGO one- mile swim, a Adventure Racing staff behind note. The team host the inagural Alumni Classic this week. ferent countries. 24- mile bike ride him, Wargo wants to participate "I've been doing triathlons for and a 6.2 -mile run," Wargo said. in this event again. 17 years," Wargo said. "I trained The Olympic Trials are not an "I'm going to keep training for LU tennis hosts tournament a full year for this event and I was easy feat for anyone, but Wargo it," Wargo said. "If things work happy just to finish." says they pale in comparison to out in my schedule, then I'll defi Ricardo Shinozaki and Bruno Coelho look to lead the Flames over Odyssey Adventure Racing the demands of a double nitely do it again." Lynchburg College in the inaugural Alumni Classic By John Farel, asst sports editor finished with a 1 -2 record in doubles. "Remember the Titans" of LU "Overall, It was a great experience for the young The Liberty Flames men's tennis team will look guys. Freshmen, Malagrino and Moylan. had very By Devon Parks, asst sports editor Hermann Boone, a young black process along. to build on its already impressive fall season when it successful debuts," Flames Coach Larry Hubbard coach played by Academy Award Working together, both Boone battles Lynchburg College on homecoming week said. Based on a true story, Remem winner Denzel Washington, was and Yoast found they had much end, In the inaugural "Alumni Classic." The Flames will return to action on homecoming ber the Titans, a Jerry Bruck hired as the head coach of the T.C. more In common than football. On Sept. 16-17, Ricardo Shinozaki took home his weekend against Lynchburg College, in the Alumni heimer movie, Williams Titans They were men fourth tournament title of the fall season at the Mary Classic. opens Oils week over Bill Yoast of Integrity and Washinton Classic. Since this is the inaugural year ol the tourna and features for (WillPatton),a honor with a Shinozaki won the singles championship, finish ment, the Flames will only have one opponent. How mer Liberty foot white coach strong work ing with a perfect 3-0 record, before teaming with ever, in the future this will be an invitational tourna ball players with several ethic. Bruno Coelho to win the doubles championship. It ment for 4-6 schools with only the top four players Ryan Duncan years of senior Although was the duo's second such title in as many weeks. from each team participating. and Xavler ity and a tradi they came from : Among the other teams In the tournament were In addition, alumni are encouraged to participate Slade. tion of produc very different George Washinton University, Washington College, and will not be charged an entry fee. The movie is ing winning backgrounds, and Mary Washinton College. "They (Alumni) will be guaranteed one singles set in 1971 Vir teams. both coaches Flames junior Andrei Cotuna, playing No. 3 sin and one doubles match, If we can get them to part ginia where high With Amer were able to gles, won two of his three singles matches and com ner for doubles," Hubbard said. school football ica going coach a group of bined with Matt Scott, won both of his matches at The event begins at 1 p.m. and the first match was everything through turbu unfocused boys No. 2 doubles. starts at 2 p.m. There will be four doubles matches to the citizens of SLADE lent years of DUNCAN Into responsible Freshmen Joel Moylan, playing No.4 singles and and four singles matches. Alexandria. When the local anti-war protests, civil men. Ernesto Malagrlno playing at No. 6, notched their It's ITA format, which means three of the doubles school board was forced to Inte rights marches and demonstra Duncan and Slade were fea first victories of the fall season. matches count for one point and six of the singles grate an all black school with an tions, the time for change had tured as quarterbacks for the Moylan went 1 -2 at singles and joined Josh matches count for one point each, for a total of all white one, local football's great come and Boone and Yoast were black and white schools In Campbell in doubles to finish at 1 -2. Malagrino won seven points. If the singles split 3-3 the doubles will tradition was put to the test. among those who helped that Remember the Titans. J two out of three in singles, and he and Luke Burden serve as the tiebreaker. Congratulations Lady Flames Basketball For the second consecutive Last season, the Lady PIGSKIN PROGNOSTICATORS year, the Lady Flames basket Flames cummulative 3.318 ball team has shown its team GPA finished 12th in the *$8s. The boys tally up their sec %, smarts. The team was honored polled conducted by the as one of the nations top aca Women's Basketball Coaches ond week wins and losses demic teams, posting a 3.302 Association. of the season and picks for team grade point average. The organization promotes next week. The Lady Flames GPA women's basketball by unify ranked them 13th in the ing the coaches at all levels to nation, finishing behind develop an Identity for schools such as Columbia women's baskeball. They also University and Lehigh seek to develop the game in all JOHN FAREL DOUG STEWART IAN STEPHENS 1 CALI B ALEXANDER Univeristy. La Salle University aspects as an amateur sport ASST SPORTS EDITOR SPORTS FREAK SPORTS NUT 1 GUEST led all schools in the nation for women and girls. NFL with a 3.470 GPA. 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The Flames South Conference game with the Elon Phoenix 17-12. improved their record to 3-1, a 1 -0 victory over Elon Elon's Robert Latimer had while Elon fell to 4-3. College. a chance to score late in the The Flames will play at The Flames, the Big South game and almost forced the home on Wednesday at 4:00 Conference preseason game into overtime. p.m. against High Point, a favorite to take the confer However, his shot bounced Big South Conference match ence title, scored the lone off the goal post with only one and Saturday at 11:00 a.m. goal when senior Adam Gill second left in the contest. against Charleston Southern, sank the ball in the net 80 Liberty was led by Gill, Pavel also a Big South team. minutes into the match, edg Cancura, and Jose Gomez 10 MILER: LU students run for fun Continued from page 1 line. She placed 12th in the over mile course. Nieter finished 10th all combined standings. in his age division. "I just decided to take off "I was very pleased with my "I felt great," Nieter said. "It because I wanted to run a fast performance." Ndereba said. "I was my best time by three time ...I am training for a feel great—I could run it (the minutes." marathon." Githuka said. course) again." "It was fun. I enjoyed the nice SHAUN CHELGREEN "This is how I measure myself. Nedreba finished the race in weather and great atmosphere," LOOK OUT BELOW — LU's Theresa Passamani pounds the ball over the net enroute to another Liberty kill. The When the guys did not come. I 55 minutes. 2 seconds, while Goode said. Lady Flames competed at the Blue Hen Invitational in Newark, Del. decided to go." two Russian runners. Olga In the four miler, Julie Gay- Githuka was on track to break Korpotina and Irina Suvorova lord crossed the line in 44th the course record set in 1980 by finished 55:25 and 56:00. place and Beth Peters finished New Zealand's Rod Dixon. respectively. 60th place. Volleyball falls to Morgan St. Githuka knew a new record was Liberty cross country runners "It was really fun," Gaylord out of reach going uphill the last ran away with the four miler. The said. "I was very encouraged." By John Farel, asst. sports editor third game by scores of 15-12 and 15-13. In the few miles of the race. Flames took the top seven places More than long distance final game Morgan State held on to win 15-9. "The last mile, the hills are in the men's race. Bruce Kite running was offered at the Liberty University's Lady Flames volleyball team The win was just the Golden Bears second of the very bad." Githuka said. "You won the race with a time of race. Liberty track and field won two of their three matches this past weekend season. know that you are not going to 19:33. athletes Katie Butler and at the Blue Hen Invitational in Newark, Del. In the Lady Flames final match of the tourna kick on the hills." Heather Sagan led the way for Jeremy Pritchard both won a On Friday, the Lady Flames began the tourna ment, they defeated the University of Delaware, 6- Liberty graduate Josh Cox the women's team, who finished pair of tickets to the University ment by defeating the Lady Leopards of Lafayette, 15, 15-13, 15-8 and 16-14, for their third victory of placed fifth in the race and was first and third through seventh. of Virginia/Clemson football 15-5, 15-4 and 15-4. the year. the highest American finisher. Several Liberty faculty mem game by clocking the fastest The Lady Flames were on fire offensively, hitting Harnack, Erin McKeown and Howland led the "I didn't know I was coming bers also participated in the sprint time while running back a .408 percentage in the match. Junior Rachel Har- Lady Flames with 30 kills, 20 digs and 41 set out to this race until two days races. In the 10 miler, Dr. Mike and forth across Langhorne nack had 15 kills and junior Michelle Howland assists collectively. ago." Cox said. "It was great to be Sandlin finished second in his Avenue three times. added 30 set assists. Rachel Harnack and freshman Theresa Pas back." age division, while cross coun Spectators also got an oppor In the Lady Flames second match, against Mor samani made All-Tournament Team for the Lady Ndereba, winner of this year's try coach Brant Tolsma fin tunity to view one of the two Her- gan State, they came out roaring, winning the first Flames. Boston Marathon, pulled away ished 11th. shey's Kissmobiles that are trav game 16-6, hitting a .415 percenage. The Lady Flames next match is on the road from the pack in the last mile LU students Brent Nieter and eling across North America. However, they were edged in the second and Tuesday as they take on the JMU Dukes at 7 p.m. and cruised easily to the finish Paul Goode both finished the 10- Baseball: Liberty alumni return for Homecoming match up Continued from page 12 according to Pastors the stars. alumni will take batting prac The current team is a mixture completed, but an alumni by tice in the morning with the of 47 players who will not all be the name of Ed Laramore, who current players. wearing uniforms in the spring. played on the first team jumped Depending on how many Pastors, Coach Jeff Edwards, ahead." Pastors said. guys show up. Pastors may split and Tomlin will keep only 31 of "He wanted to get everybody up the alumni into two teams the players who have been together, and I said,'Let's go for and they will play each other. working out with the team these it'," Pastors said. The game is at 2 p.m. on Sat past few weeks. Once guys starting commit- urday. Following the game, According to Pastors a lot of ing to the idea, the current Pastors said, the alumni players guys need to step up if they plan coaches decided to roll with it. will get together for a cook-out, on making the team this year, a The roster for the returning also called the "Al Worthington lot of talent is out on that field players is not concrete and Roast," where everybody brings and there are only so many alumni are still calling in, but their best Al stories, some true spots on Liberty's roster. Pastors and his staff are excited some not true. One of the tightest positions about the reunion. Discussing the current this year is behind the plate, "The big thing that is bring progam, what has been hap according to Edwards. ing back the players is Al Wor- pening and LU's plans for the "I'm just working as hard as I thington," Pastors said. progam in the future are a possibly can since the competi Many of the alumni played large part of what will happen tion is tight," catcher Graham under Worthington, and they at the "Roast." Sykes said. want to have the chance to tell "We are going to give Al the Hard work is what will lead old stories and renew friend podium and let him yell at them the Flames to the Big South ships, and get around their old one more time for old times again this year, and according coach again. sake," Pastors said. The cur to Pastors taking the BSC is a FILE PHOTO The day's schedule has not rent LU players will be the realistic victory. HERE'S THE WIND UP — Returning to LU's mound this year, Dan Valentin delivers one of his many strike outs last yet been set in stone but opponents for the returning season. A power pitcher, he led the Flames with 100 strikeouts in 71 innings. Get one dollar off in any Tt~n. Calzone, i Stromboli Best Western ! or dinner. j Any sub, ti Get two I Lynch Burg 1 dollar offexlrs a \ SEPTEMBER 26, 2000 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page 11 W'soccer: Making school history Harrells play ball down under ball in from the box, scoring kicks to the Lady Buccaneers Continued from page 12 her sixth goal of the season. zero. The Lady Flames domi Coach Price felt this "big nated the entire first half, but By Megan Price, reporter secutive wins, he holds the Lib Richard said. unbeatable. The Lady Flames win" could be credited not only were unable to capitalize on erty record. Tim was the Los In December of 1999, Tim kept their endurance high to keeping VCU from getting several opportunities to score. As Christians, many of us Angelos Dodgers 20th round Harrell was asked to return to throughout the physical game too close to the goal, but also Five minutes into the second pray for the opportunity to glo draft pick in 1998. Cape Town to play on the South VCU offered. The Lady Flames the quick start with an early half, Sarah Foster crossed the rify God. Three brothers have Brian has an astounding African national team in an constant substitutions from goal. He also said that he was ball to Nancy Davis who played been given such an opportunity career record of 21 wins and Oceanic Olympic Qualifier very happy with the perform the ball to Mikaela Gibson for their stacked team kept VCU and are compet series against ance the girls gave, and that the first goal of the game. on its toes. ing in Sydney Guam. With Tim the 18 substitutions proved The Lady Flames scored •• They are three different types of With an insurance point by Harrell at the how skilled each girl is. again when Breanna Jacinto this week. Jenny Davis shortly after the helm, South The Lady Flames continued took a corner kick and sent the Former Lib pitchers, each effective on hitters second half began, the Lady their winning streak on ball in front of the net. Davis erty Flames Africa beat Flames seemed unstoppable. one after the other. They are not Saturday with a 2-0 conference headed the ball in for the pitchers, Tim, Guam in a VCU controlled the ball for victory over Charleston insurance goal, putting the clones of one another. series sweep, most of the second half, but the Brian and Southern. The win made school Lady Flames up 2-0. guaranteeing Lady Flames solid defense held Richard Harrell history for the Lady Flames. It With the win, the Lady the Lady Rams at bay until the are at the 2000 -Liberty Head Baseball Coach itself a place in was the first time they have Flames record improves to 4-4 end of the second half. Olympic Games the Olympic ever beaten the Lady overall and 1 -0 in the Big Dave Pastors Seventy-eight minutes into Games. Buccaneers. South Conference. Liberty will to do what they the game, LU's Jenny Blesch The game remained score host High Point Tuesday at 7 know best - to M took a tough blow from a VCU less in the first half, but the p.m. and will travel to Coastal play baseball. player, removing her from the Lady Flames outshot CSU 10-0 Carolina to take on the Lady The brothers game. Shortly after that, VCU's and picked up seven corner Chanticleers Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. were born to mis Leah Robinson knocked the sionary parents in South Africa, and moved to the Olympic 2000 Update United States in l994sothat Tim, the eldest, could attend col What's up down under? lege. By John Farel, asst sport editor ods of overtime in Saturday's The Harrell RICHARD BRIM quarterfinals, the U.S. men BASEBALL brothers had • TIM SHOT PUT edged Japan, 5-4, in a sudden- •The United States, men's many sucesses as pitchers •C.J. Hunter, former world death penalty kick shootout. baseball team finished up the while at Liberty and are using nine losses. He never lost a Brothers Brian and Richard champion shot putter, and The men will advance to play preliminaries on Sunday by their experience to lead the game in the Big South Confer were offered an invitation to play husband of female track star Spain, in Tuesday's semifinal pounding Australia 12-1. South African baseball team in ence and is ranked among the with the team in February, and Marion Jones, tested positive match. Spain defeated Italy 1-0 Brent Abernathy led the way Sydney. top five in all-time wins at Lib began training in South Africa for steroid nandrolone while at in the other quaterfinal. for the Americans with four Liberty's head baseball coach erty. the second week in June. the Bislett games in Norwav hits, including a two-run single Dave Pastors feels that the Har For two years. Richard Har South Africa is the first this past July. WOMEN'S SOCCER which highlighted a five-run rell brothers will give the South rell was a middle and short African nation to ever compete It was initially reported that •Mia Hamm scored the game fourth inning in which the African coaches much needed reliever for the Flames. He in baseball at the Olympic level. Hunter was not participating in winning goal in the 60th minute American's sent 10 hitters to diversity in their bullpen. recorded a total of 50.2 innings A couple of wins in Sydney the Olympics because of a knee of Sunday's game to give the the plate. "They are three different and a career ERA of 4.09. would do a great deal for base injury, but it is now suspected U.S. women's soccer team a 1-0 The U.S. team will enter the types of pitchers, each effective Richard, in answering the Lord's ball in South Africa, making it that the real reason for his vctory over Brazil and send medal round on Tuesday and on hitters one after the other. call to missions, will not be to the medal round would be a absence is the failed drug test. them into the gold medal game play South Korea (4-3). The They are not clones of one returning to Liberty baseball in miracle. Whatever the out on Tuesday against Norway. Americans (6-1) only loss came another," Pastor said. the spring and cannot imagine a come, the Harrell brothers are MENS SOCCER Norway, who the Americans on Saturday against Cuba. Tim Harrell was the 1995 Big better place to say farewell to proud to be a part of it. •For the first time in already defeated 2-0 in the first South Conference Rookie of the the game than in Sydney. Olympic history the U.S. men's round, advanced by knocking off Compiled from Associated year. He is Liberty's all-time "I am honored to play for my soccer team is advancing past Germany 1-0 in the other semi Press reports. NCAA Division I leader in num country in Sydney and to be the first round. After two peri final match. ber of starts, and with eight con able to finish up here as well," Liberty hosts fall golf classic By Devon Parks, asst sport editor Richmond, that earned a trip open for the 2001 NCAA to the NCAA regionals last Regional tournament. The The Liberty-JAE Classic year, and Towson State, that Flames hope to secure one of KROGER BRAND SALE! Rolex Collegiate Golf Tour won its conference. these spots, but will need to comes to a close today in Sun The Flames are strongly perform well in the fall season Food b Drug Try It, Like It Or...Get the National Brand set Beach, Nc. The tourna favored after upsetting 30th for a chance to move on. ment, which is in its fourth ranked Notre Dame at the St. Head-to-head and stroke- EBEE&*& I year, featured teams from John's 2000 event. Yong Joo, differential competition will go many sections of the eastern the Big South individual cham a long way in determining the CM****? portion of the United States. pion, returns to lead the four picks that will ultimately Top favorites for the tourna Flames. be selected by the NCAA Golf **s& ment were the University of District 2 has four spots Committee. 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But the Flames dropped to 1- 3 after their 42-25 loss at Delaware Slate on Satur day. brookeherrmann Liberty lunged out in front of Delaware State like Head Coach Ken Karcher said he had wanted his Flames to do. But as strong as the Flames were in the first half they were equally as weak in the second. Miller and Before the clock read double zeros at the end of the first quarter, LU put 18 points on the board. Monday Liberty opened the game by scoring on its first three possessions. Biff Parson's 5-yard toss to D.J. Jordan in the first left 7:25 on the clock and the Night? Flames up 6-0 after a failed attempt for the extra point. Liberty continued to drive strong in the next I don't think seven minutes. Chad Billingsley tacked on a three-yard run for LU's next touchdown. Jay Kelley's kick failed leaving so... the Flames ahead 12-0 with a minute and change left So, it's Monday night again.'After in the quarter. spending the weekend in the office The Flames used the time wisely to concrete an working hard on Sports pages so that 18-point lead going into the second quarter when my fellow sports fans can enjoy them, Gavin Kralick caught one of Parson's cannons-of- I look forward to Monday Night, the-day for a 73-yard touchdown to end the first There's nothing nicer than sitting quarter. down with my friends from the base S:*W: ball team and heating up some wings Determined to retaliate, the Delaware State Hor for ABC's Monday Night Football nets scored off a 3-yard run in the first three minutes •HI games. Having been raised in a foot of the second quarter. Continuing their come-from- ball family, the game became a pas behind play DSU scored on a 15-yard pass to ill! IS sion. Darneri McCants from Rahsaa Matthews, their first FILE PHOTO. Ever since I became a Communi of five touchdown passes in the game. GET AWAY FROM ME — Chad Billingsley rushes in LU's last home game. Billingsley scored a touchdown in cations major 1 have critiqued those Trailing at 18-14 with three minutes left in the Saturday's game against the Delaware State Hornets, after completing a three-yard run in Dover, Del. sports reporters who have come quarter LU took hold of the lead for the last time. before me. Honestly, I don't even con Broc Butler ran for a yard and Kelley was a success half, only completed 102 after halfiime. Hurting the the Flames and nothing but a win is being prepared sider Dennis Miller a sports reporter. on his kick to leave the Flames on the board 25-14. Flames offensively, their five penalties cost them 55 by the LU football team. 1 remember hearing the candidates Liberty continued to dominate the game well into yards in the half. Parson's six sacks due to the loss of "We've got to continue to play better, and execute for ABC's new commentator, and I the third quarter. But, Delaware State got its foot in two injured linemen during the game completed LU's properly. ..that would be the special thing we prepare couldn't help but laugh out loud the door on an LU fumble at the Flames 8-yard line. offensive let downs. for Homecoming," Karcher said. when Miller was brought up. Delaware State's next three possessions all ended Karcher said he wasn't sure if his team let down in "Homecoming is special cause we want to perform Don't get me wrong, I understand in touchdowns that came in a 4:30 span. DSU finally a game it was controlling. well in front of the crowd, but also we just want to the ratings for MNF were falling and pulled ahead 27-25 in the fourth quarter with 12 "I don't know what was in each one's hearts, but play within ourselves and win the game," Parson the "big dogs" at ABC had to bring in minutes left in the game. we can't allow that to happen," Karcher said after the said. someone to hype things up. But how Liberty could not regain control of the game. The game. "We must learn to play 60 minutes." The Flames Homecoming matchup will be against about someone with experience. Flames offense which rolled up 267 yards in the first This Saturday's 60 minutes is Homecoming for Wingate at Williams Stadium on Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. It's ridiculous to hear remarks made about male anatomy, the pope and the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, like Miller did when New England played San Francisco in the Hall of Fame game. Kenyan runners sweep 10 miler Maybe you think I am being too Baseball harsh since that was his debut game, By Devon Parks, asst sport editor but let's gel serious, how many of us would take a job that we were not pre A cool temperature and misty rainfall pared for. We would end up looking takes on didn't slow down Kenyan runners Peter foolish like Miller does every Monday. Githuka and Catherine Ndereba. The pair 1 guess I should give ABC props won the men's and women's title in the 27th because no matter if people like him alumni Annual Virginia 10 miler this past Saturday or not, now more than ever, ratings in Lynchburg. Githuka, the winner of last are on the rise because fans tune in to LU's fall baseball team years' race, covered the hilly course in 47 hear how stupid, or to some, how minutes, 32 seconds. He finished 1:53 funny Miller is. plays its ex-players as ahead of countryman Zebron Miano. Since this is my column, I just alumni return. GiU/iuka stayed with the pack early in the think the game of football is an art, race, but by the end of the first mile, he not a stand-up show at some comedy began to pull away. Running the first mile in club. These athletes have been on By Brooke Herrmann, sports editor 4:28, only fellow Kenyans Miano and Jared those fields for countless years per Segera were able to keep the pace. fecting their difficult game. It's almost It is the first time in seven As the first mile flew by, Githuka added insulting to those who have worked so years that the Liberty baseball to his lead and increased his lead by 20 hard only to have their game com team has gathered its alumni to yards at the end of the second mile. By the pared to the Vatican. play in a "Homecoming" game. halfway point, Githuka's nearest competitor Now I'm sure 1 am probably sup Liberty tried to organize a wasn't in sight. posed to shut my mouth since most of reunion before this Saturday you are thinking, 'You try to do what ALMOST FINISHED — Liberty graduate Stephen Githuka trudges toward the finish line. but it was rained out in the past. Please see 10 MILER, pagelO he's doing." The Flames have 8 alumni But normally with time one gets currently playing and 22 alumni better with practice. I found myself that signed professional con disappointed once again after last tracts and are no longer active Women's soccer collides with CSU Monday's battle between Dallas and in the game. Washington, which was partially Returning to play in this nos By Jimmi Clifton and Devon Parks because my team lost. But still, how talgic event include such LU do you compare Washington's safety pitching stars as Liberty's cur A game of high intensity is what the Sam Shade to "the real Slim rent pitching coach, Randy Liberty Lady Flames anticipated, and Shady"? I guess if you're Dennis Tomlin and ex-pitcher Lee Guet- that is what they found against Virginia Miller, you just do. terrman. Commonwealth. The Lady Rams strong And honestly, was 1 the only one Behind the plate for the team fell to LU's great game of who felt like they needed a quick alumni team will be the familiar endurance with a final score of 2-1. review in history and culture to fol face of Scottie Scott, last sea Nancy Davis started the night off low half of Miller's remarks from last son's' starting catcher, and cur strong, scoring two minutes into the Monday's game? rently a catcher in the minor first half of the game. Would I rather have Rush Lim- league organization for the "When we score the first goal, we're a baugh? No. But how about some Cleveland Indians. tough team to beat," 1 lead Coach James one who actually takes the game Liberty's 1 lead Coach Dave Price said. seriously. Pastor's wanted to wait until the In this game, the Lady Flames Alter all, why turn Monday Night baseball field house was proved not only to be tough, but also Football into Monday Night Nitro? unbeatable. The Lady Flames kept Some of these guys are real Please see BASEBALL, page 10 JOHN I'ISMKK athletes. Please see W'SOCCER, pagell DOWN FOR THE COUNT — Jenny Davis and a CSU player hit more than the ball.