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SERVING LIBERTY UNIVERSITY FOR TWENTY-ONE YEARS VOL. 22, NO. 9 ioNOVEMBERn 16,2004 TRBC, LCA move to Campus North
By Aja Burden NEWS REPORTER
It has been a long-awaited dream come true. Thomas Road Baptist Church will at last relo cate to Liberty Mountain. Plans are underway to reconstruct the old Ericsson building north of Liberty's campus into a sanctuary that will seat 6,000 people for church services. Rev. Jonathan Falwell, TRBC executive pas tor, pointed out that "the new facility also boasts 1 million square feet of overall educational, recreational and ministry space." "It's hard for any local church in a city this size to build facilities big enough to accommodate thousands of people," said Jerry Falwell Jr., LU vice-Chancellor and general counsel to Jerry Falwell Ministries. "The Ericsson facility was the perfect oppor tunity for Thomas Road to move because the land is already flat and the infrastructure, the parking and the roads are already in place." "We are hopeful that we can move into the new facility by Nov. 15, 2005," said Jonathan Falwell. Dr. Jerry Falwell said his favorite feature COMPILED BY JASON POPE about the new church building is that it seats By Sara Lesley on the students," Reyes continued. "I am up to the election, was more energized twice as many people as the old sanctuary and NEWS EDITOR a freethinking citizen of the 21st century, than anything I have observed in the past has adequate parking for the people attending while Falwell is the last of the dinosaurs." 25 years," he said. worship services. "Our church has 25,000 Most men over the age of 70 dream of Falwell is no stranger to criticism. Mathew Staver, the president of Liberty members. We've long outgrown the old build Florida vacations or spending time on When Moral Majority was founded in Counsel in Orlando and vice-chairman of ing," Falwell said. "I believe the congregation their hobbies, but not Dr. Jerry Falwell. 1979, the media predicted a huge flop. TFVC said Christian conservatives got the will appreciate parking in closer proximity to At the tender age of 71, Falwell is in a full Instead, the organization churned out 8.5 jolt they needed two weeks ago. "Now that the church." sprint in the race of his life. the election went the way it did, it's basi The new site is also convenient to the many "Momentum is a wonderful thing," cally like being resurrected from the dead restaurants and stores lining Liberty Mountain. Falwell said. With the wind on his back "He never really went away, - like getting another chance at life," Church-goers can now fellowship after services from the past election, Falwell announced but he's certainly back and Staver said. at restaurants ranging from the Texas he will crank up the "21st century Moral And one of the key players in the Steakhouse to the Olive Garden if they choose, Majority," The Faith and Values with a vengeance." American resurrection of moral values in with only a five-minute drive. Coalition. the last quarter century was Falwell. "This Dr. Falwell toured the nation in search of a "When God gives you a victory so deci Dr. Ronald Godwin new design for the sanctuary. Though he origi DEAN OF THE HELMS SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT last election cycle has brought Dr. Falwell sive as Nov. 2, the church now has a con back into the political fray," said Dr. nally hoped to keep the octagonal shape of fidence that it has never had in the past, Ronald Godwin, dean of the Helms TRBC, a design that can be traced back to that it can make a difference," he said. million votes to play a crucial role in School of Government and former presi Thomas Jefferson, it was more feasible for the However, some political analysts do not Ronald Reagan's election. dent of Moral Majority. "He never really new, larger building to have a different form. share the same confidence. Robert Paul "Usually, political pundits and experts went away, but he's certainly back and Falwell found what he was looking for when Reyes, a columnist for Lynchburg Ledger are persons who have never done any with a vengeance." he visited The Governor's Palace, a theater in op-ed page, told the Champion, "There is thing themselves," Falwell said. "They feel After dissolving Moral Majority in 1989 Sevierville, Tenn. "Charles will probably like the no way that Jerry Falwell's kitschy Baptist a calling to tell everybody else why they're to focus his attention on building Liberty spacious platform," Falwell speculated. "It's big histrionics can be successful in the blase going to fail and base it on their own University, Falwell stepped out of the enough to fit a 300 voice choir, a large and ironic age of this New Millennium." experience." national spotlight. However, he never orchestra and a praise team." "Jerry Falwell has a captive audience Contrary to what the mainstream media stopped exhorting pastors to get political when he preaches to LU students on says, Falwell believes the Christian con ly active. Wednesday nights, but if I spoke at LU on servative movement is the strongest it's any subject I would have a greater impact ever been. "The church right now, leading Please see FALWELL, page A2 Please see TRBC, page A3
Tuition rates are up, but rising slower in 2004
By Joanne Tang that seem to promise less er than they have ever been, While Liberty may not be NEWS REPORTER money every year, while are rising slower than in the the least expensive college, many have to take out loans past years. it is certainly not the most We've seen it all before. in order to pay for educa According to the College expensive. College tuition bills pile tion. Board, average tuition for According to Liberty's higher and higher as schol A new College Board full-time students at a pri financial aid Web site, the arships, grants and funding report suggests that college vate, four-year college is basic cost of tuition for an seem to decrease. Many stu tuition rates, though they now $27, 516, increased by undergraduate student liv dents have scholarships are still rising and are high six perfient from last year. ing on campus with 12 to 18 credit hours is $19,050 a year. /- While the cost may seem *2S000 steep, LU offers many Tuition 2004 - 05 scholarship opportunities and an early deposit award for freshmen who register »20,000 early. The cost of other Christian colleges is typical ly several thousands more. Cedarville University, in ttS.OOO Cedarville, Ohio, charges $21,042 for tuition. Messiah College, in Grantham, Pa., costs i 10.000 $20,790. In order to pay for this education, students often ti.QW rely on bank loans, leaving the student with a growing debt. SISAN WHITLEY JAMMIN' — Artist Jeremy Camp pumped up the Vines Center this week end with his soulful singing. Read about the concert on page A4. Libertv Mei.lah Ced»ivill« SARA LESLEY Please see TUITION, page A4 Page A2, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION NOVEMBER 16,2004
Mack friday fights and dancing Santas j. bauer
Thanksgiving Day is fast approaching, pushed into the store by the 300 people and most of us are glad for it. There are around me. My mother was hit in the many who dread it because they may be head by a man who was running to claim forced to compromise their Atkins diet one of nine televisions on sale. He then rituals. Never fear conscious carb-coun- floored one lady who screamed, "He hit ters. I bring you two steps to relieve your me! He hit me!" I think we all learned a mind of worry. First, stop dieting. valuable lesson in the economic laws of Second, eat. Eat a lot. Even Richard supply and demand that day. Simmons has days he's packing pounds. It is also after Thanksgiving that many Let it go. families go out and buy a tree from Super As a child, I was told to watch the Jimbo's Tree Emporium. A good one will PHOTO PROVIDED Thanksgiving ______run in the range of TOGETHER AT LAST—Jon Dorman and Lenny Dehart finally meet for the first time after being separated at birth. Day parade over $50. (Beware of while mom "Eat a lot. Even Richard buying trees from a cooked and Simmons has days he's pack guy on the street dad slept. ing pounds. Let it go." named Stan. He has Twins find each other after Over the years, good prices, but the parade has they're shoddy trees. become rather droll. The announcers are It's a rip-off.) Then there's that great tra always entertaining, though, and you can dition of tying your tree to the roof of nearly 40 years of separation always count on a special appearance by your car, driving it home and setting it Dick Clark because he is everywhere and up, watering it, decorating it. My family he is never going to die or age. "Look had that tradition. Then I went home By Angela Franulovich satisfy her curiosity. who's coming now! It's everyone's last year, with high anticipation, having NEWS REPORTER In what seems like divine providence, when favorite Peanut! Snoopy!" Then they done research to aide us in picking the the picture of Kelley's husband arrived, Jon give several interesting facts about the perfect tree, taking into consideration Up until last year, senior Ryan Dehart wasn't in Florida to receive it. He was in balloon itself and what a work of genius flammability and branch support. The thought she had no family on her dad's side. California on business and within driving dis it is. horror of horrors was unleashed to me However, this Thanksgiving, a season for fam tance of where the Dehart family lives. More exciting than Thanksgiving Day when I found my parents had opted for ilies to spend together, Ryan will meet her "Jon's wife got the picture out in Florida and is The Day After Thanksgiving (which the One-Touch model. Push a button dad's brother for the first time. called Jon in California saying 'you need to could also serve as a title of a terrible and the whole tree explodes into your liv Her father was adopted as an infant, and meet this man,'" Ryan said. "And I got a call at movie in which turkeys take over the ing room with lights and all. Although when his adoptive parents died early in life, school saying, 'we're going to see if dad has a planet to avenge their fallen flock). On disappointed, I cannot complain too there was no hope for grandparents, aunts, twin!'" this day, every store in America has the much. They have yet to purchase a danc uncles or cousins. It was so unexpected that Ryan said she was Biggest Sale Event of the Year. One year, ing Santa Claus. "But there was a plan and a master planner," confused at first. "So I prayed...and hoped that we went to Best Buy at 5:30 a.m. I was Ryan said. my dad would finally have someone he could Back in 1994, Ryan's mom, Kelley Dehart, call family." began what seemed at the time to be a fruitless According to Ryan, her mom picked Jon out search for her husband's biological family. of a crowd immediately upon arrival at the Kelley was able to secure several pieces of non- resort where Jon and his colleagues were stay identifying birth information, but because her ing. "There was Jon, she said, standing the Fa 1 Well: Always a family manhusban d was adopted in Florida, which has same way my dad stands with his hands on his sealed adoption laws, it seemed that her search hips, wearing that same smile," Ryan said. Continued from page 1 look at what he's accomplished, it's just unbe would yield only the date and county of his Although the two are not identical twins, "We found out a long time ago that he is lievable." birth along with his birth weight. according to Kelley, there was little doubt after such a lightning rod that if we go to a city and Falwell's accomplishments are a byproduct Hardly the reconciliation the Deharts were their first meeting that the two were fraternal we call a press conference, the fact that he is of his faith in God and his commitment to his hoping for. ______' twins. They shared the there becomes the story, as opposed to what own family—his top two priorities. "Number When Kelley found same hands, the same he's trying to accomplish," explained Duke three is so far down the list, you don't even a post last year in an "It is so exciting to see how the jaw line, the same Westover, Falwell's executive assistant. Since know what it," Westover said. Internet adoption Lord has worked through this. I laugh and many of the Moral Majority disbanded, Falwell has "He never says 'No' to me," said Falwell's forum that was writ mean, really, who finds their same mannerisms. worked closely with churches and stayed wife of 46 years, Macel Falwell. "Anything that ten by another man "I haven't met my under the radar from the mainstream media. I warjt, he makes it happen, for me and for the from Florida, she long lost twin brother after Uncle Jon yet because In 1994, Falwell did a pastor's conference in children." She said her husband's best attrib took notice. Both the almost 40 years?"" every time my family Houston where he met George W. Bush dur ute is his optimism. man and her hus gets together with him, ing his campaign for the Texas governorship. "Jerry is exuberant, full of life all the time band were born on I've been away at "He and Dr. Falwell were soul mates in a lot of and on the go all the time," she said. However, the same day and in Ryan Dehart school." ways," Westover said. "Both are highly moti she added that his day-to-day activities always the same Florida SENIOR AT LIBERTY UNIVERSITY But this vated, both are take a backseat county, so Kelley — Thanksgiving, the fam very bright to his family, wrote to ask him how his search was going and ily will gather in Florida to celebrate the people and especially his to ask, jokingly, if he had a twin. reunion of brothers, separated at birth, and a serious eight grandchil The man, Jon, reported that he did not have newly found extended family. Christians." dren. "He never a twin as far as he knew. But Kelley and Jon "It will be our first meeting and I am so excit Just six years misses any of continued to exchange friendly emails about ed about it. I'll also get to meet my new grand later, Falwell their recitals, search difficulties, investigators and Florida's ma who has been our prayer warrior through it was active in ballgames or regulations. Neither assumed that their friend all, along with Jon's sister," Ryan said. Bush's presi anything. And ship would go any further, especially since they "It is so exciting to see how the Lord has dential cam they always lived on opposite coasts with Jon's family in worked through this. I mean, really, who finds paign. know they can Florida and the Dehart family in California. their long lost twin brother after almost 40 "To those call their Poppy That is, not until Kelley began to meditate on years?" who say that about anything," the last bit of information she had - her hus Moral Majority Macel Falwell band's birth weight. Her husband weighed Contact Angela Franulovich at afran- was a potent said. only four pounds at birth, and knowing that [email protected] force in politics "He was twins usually have low birth weights, Kelley in the 1980s, always really arranged to exchange pictures with Jon just to but has had its busy, but he influence wane always found since, I think time for his fam the evidence of ily," said his son, /^tt The Liberty • 1971 University Blvd. 2004 will Jerry Falwell Jr., demonstrate who is the vice L what an influ chancellor of Champion C7^r ential person Liberty Dr. Falwell has University. been on the "He's the spiri Faculty Adviser Deborah Huff Policies PHOTO PROVIDED American polit tual leader, he's Ad Director Sue Matthews The Champion encourages com POPPY — Dr. Jerry Falwell and one of his eight grandchildren, Trey, ical scene," said the public face of munity members to submit letters to now age 15. Despite his rigorous schedule, Falwell puts family first. the organiza Debate Director Editor in Chief Jason Pope the editor on any subject. Letters Dr. Brett tion. I kind of do should not exceed 400 words and O'Donnell. O'Donnell was retained by the everything else. We complement each other in SECTION EDITORS Bush campaign and traveled with Falwell to that regard," he added. "He gets bored to must be typed and signed. The dead battleground states leading up to the election. death with the legal and business side of News Sara Lesley line is 6 p.m. Monday. As he watched the election results roll in things." Asst. News Misty Maynard Letters and columns that appear over his TV set, Falwell said tears of joy Falwell emphasized that he will not relin Opinion Julia Seymour are the opinion of the author solely, streamed down his face when he realized that quish his role as chancellor of Liberty in light Life! Christine Price not the Champion editorial board or the church had triumphed. "The church of of the formation of TFVC. "The students and Sports Pat Doney Liberty University. Jesus Christ had stood up successfully against leadership won't know there's any difference," the best punch the Left could throw," he said. Falwell said. He added that he will continue Asst. Sports Tim Dalton All material submitted becomes For Falwell, this election was the fruit of 25 preaching in convocation on Wednesdays and property of the Champion. The years of tireless labor. at TRBC on Sundays. Copy Editor Alicia Wotring Champion reserves the right to accept, With the help of a handful of activists at But right now, Falwell is once again turning reject or edit any letter received — PHOTOGRAPHY Thomas Road Baptist Church, Falwell formed his focus on America, in what may be his according to the Champion stylebook, the largest conservative coalition America had biggest adventure yet. "Eighty million evan taste and the Liberty University mis seen. He traveled 300 miles a day, speaking gelicals in America today will be 100 million in Editor Susan Whitley 25 times a week. 10 years," he said. "We do have the numbers to Asst. Editors Matt Trent sion statement. Westover, who has been Falwell's executive turn the country around if we remain ener Michael Troxel Send letters to: Liberty Champion, assistant for 36 years, helped organize all of gized and involved." Liberty University, Box 2000, WEB/ DISTRIBUTION the rallies for Moral Majority. "I travel with Westover always recalls one quote when he Lynchburg, VA 24506 or drop off in him everywhere. I like to say I'm his American thinks of his longtime friend. "Some people Distr. Manager Rachel Hubbard DeMoss Hall 1035. Express Card," Westover joked. look at the world as it really is and ask 'why,'" Web Manager Jeff Eralin The Champion is available online "It's rare in history that a revolutionary or a he said. "I always thought that Dr. Falwell was at: www.liberty.edu/info/champion. visionary really gets to see the fruit of his a person that looked at the world as it could be ADVERTISING vision," he said. "Dr. Falwell was not only the and asked, 'why not?'" visionary, he was the planner, the man who Design Manager Lauren Hultz made it work. And whenever you stop and Contact Sara Lesley at [email protected]. NOVEMBER 16, 2004 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page A3 TRBC: Doubling in size and moving up the street Continued from page 1 new church show the outer told the News and Advance. of memories, souls won to been determined, but Falwell the construction company part of the Ericsson building The new building will have Christ and victories that took Jr. estimates just the shell of quickly. Plans are also in the works with a brick facade entrance many trimmings reminiscent place in the old building," the auditorium will run for a 750-seat theater, which that resembles its current of the church that parish Falwell said. between $6 to $7 million.. Contact Aja Burden at will be right next to the new building. The private street ioners have grown to love. "I The total cost of the reno The church plans on taking [email protected]. student center. "The existing leading up to the Ericsson will miss the nearly 50 years vation project has not yet out a four-year loan to pay tower over there would be an property will be renamed ideal proscenium," Falwell Thomas Road. "Some of the Jr. said. "We can open it up members have suggested so that the tower becomes the putting a steeple at the top, stage." and I think that's a very good Lynchburg Christian suggestion," Falwell Jr. Academy is slated to move added. into its new facility in the for Some of the members at mer Ericsson complex this TRBC have been going to the spring. It will be in a separate church since the 1950s. building from the law school, "There is a sentimental TRBC and university class attachment to the existing rooms and offices. "They're church and a lot of members going to stagger LU classes so have expressed that they that they don't start and end don't want to see it change at the same time LCA is drop hands or sit vacant," Falwell ping off students," said Jerry Jr. said. He added that if the Falwell Jr., vice-chancellor property does not get sold, and general counsel to Jerry Liberty University or TRBC Falwell Ministries. He esti will put it to use instead of it mates LCA renovations to sitting vacant. PHOTO PROVIDED total $5 million. "We've invested over 48 ARTIST'S RENDITION—The new Thomas Road Baptist Church will look similar to the current property with the Jeffersonian sanctuary and Pate Chapel down Artist renderings of the years in that name," Falwell the sidewalk. The new facility will seat twice as many people, according to TRBC Executive Pastor Jonathan Falwell. • Arafat's death sparks Middle East dilemma
Compiled By Richard Gretsky must be willing to be molded into a civil a peaceful resolution to the problem of dividing these people are truly great. NEWS REPORTER society and that will test the leaders' Palestine since any perceived "conces Most Americans are unaware of the capacity for statesmanship. Of them sion" on the part of any moderate leader fact that the present Palestinian/Israeli Last week, the leader of the selves, democratic elections will solve who would emerge would provoke struggle is an extension of a 2500 strug Palestinian Liberation Organization, nothing unless the institutions of gen attacks by other terrorist groups such as gle between the east and the west. It Yasser Arafat, died. He was 75 years old. uine self-government, Hamas and Hezbollah. could take a thousand years (to end) or Arafat was a controversial figure in popular representation The other challenge that it could take a week. the Middle East for many years. Liberty and a peaceful procedure Arafat's successor faces is Even if the Palestinian/Israeli conflict professors Dr. Steven Samson, Dr. for transferring power are the measure of is settled, that's not going to solve the Thomas Metallo, and Dr. Don Fowler firmly planted and take "respectability" that Yasser problem of the emerging conflict of each took a little time to speak on the root. Arafat had among the Islam and the West. It might help get us ramifications of this change in leader The inevitable storms Palestinians. I fear that the started toward some sort of reconcilia ship: will put even the best sys vacuum left by Arafat's tion but it won't solve it, not right away. tem to the test. But it is death and no apparent I think I'm a little different than most Steven Samson, PhD in Political Science worth noticing, as an clear line of succession will Americans in that I have some genuine object lesson, how quick degenerate into a struggle sympathies to the Palestinian cause and The immediate problem for the lead ly and even quietly a sys for power both within the if there is going to be peace, the issues ership within the PLO is that there is no tem as menacing as the Metallo Palestinian National that the Palestinians put on the table designated line of succession, let alone Soviet Union can be Authority, Fatah and the must be resolved. an agreed upon procedure swept away, leaving little for future other Islamic terrorist groups that will The Israelis have been seizing land for for settling the matter. For that reason leaders to build upon. make the tasks of any eventual nation- the last 50 years. Sometimes they took a succession crisis seems very likely. It took centuries for the modern sys building and state-building impossible. it subtly and sometimes they took it vio The comments by Arafat's wife, in tem of nation-states to emerge after an lently. It's not an accident that the which she accused the other leaders of even longer period of Christian cultural Dr. Don Fowler, PhD in Theology Israelis have such little support from seeking to bury her husband alive, are influence. Yet how fragile our political the nations of the world. indicative that a struggle for power tradition remains, dependent as it is on We're all guessing whether it'll be bet We're understandably friendly of has already begun. Arafat has shown a each successive generation's willingness ter or worse, but one thing that history them because they're a democracy, and great reluc and ability to pass it on. has demonstrated was that there was that's important, but that doesn't mean tance in the no chance for a peace treaty we support everything past to Thomas Metallo, PhD. in International Studies (with Arafat in command). the Israelis do. share I guess I would say that I'm This started out as power with Hopefully, his death will make it possi not confident about peace in the main conflict, but anyone ble for a moderate voice, and one that the immediate future but I am it has become a independ truly represents the interests of the more hopeful. I would love to sideshow of the con ent enough Palestinian people to emerge as the see a moderate leader emerge. flict between Islam to pose a leader in Palestine. By moderate I mean a and the West. The dif political A moderate voice would be amenable Palestinian leader who is seri ferences between the threat. to both Israel and the United States and ous about making peace. Islamic world and the Now comes would help facilitate meaningful discus It's difficult to exaggerate to Western world are so the time deep. Samson sion between the Palestinians, Israel an American audience how that will and the United States about the future polarized these groups are. Fowler We continue to see a test what he has built. of Palestine. Neither the United States You have to be there. Even radicalization of the The Palestinians are at a crossroads. If nor Israel would negotiate with Yasser then, the animosity and hatred often Muslim world. Most everyone would circumstances permit the emergence of Arafat while he advocated the destruc runs deeper than Americans can com agree that we are more unpopular in the statesmen, there is some hope of tion of Israel as a state. prehend. Muslim world than ever. progress. But the people themselves However, I'm not too optimistic about It just goes on and on. The issues
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By Julia Seymour writer Adam Watts kicked Watts has been writing two others. OPINION EDITOR things off with a four song music for the past 10 years One girl set of three acoustic, and has written for Jesse crowd Liberty students, college grunge sounding rock McCartney, Jadon Lavik as surfed for a for a weekenders and their songs including "Beautiful well as many things for tel minute. families were energized by Fall" and "God of Grace," evision and film. His "They the music and challenged but also sang a softer rock album, "The Noise Inside," sound like by the message of Jeremy ballad called "Forgiven is on sale now. Goo Goo Camp, Building 429 and Now." Building 429 followed Dolls and Adam Watts as the "He has such a great Watts with a pounding set the lead Restored tour took over the voice. It outperforms the of their self-described singer looks Vines Center Friday night. music." junior Lynsey "straight-up melodic rock." like Johnny Solo artist and song Barkley said. Building 429's name is R e z n i k ," derived from Ephesians senior Phil 4:29 which says, "Do not Cobucci let any unwholesome talk said. come out of your mouths, Roy also but only what is helpful for challenged building others up accord students to ing to their needs, that it reach the may benefit those who lis world for ten." Christ. Right before Building "You are SUSAN WIIITI.KY 429 took the stage, the bass the genera BAND BUILDING — The band Building 429 opens for Jeremy Camp to rouse the audience out of could be felt around the tion that their seats. The group derives its name from Ephesians 4:29. room. Ashley Smith, a can take weekender from North this world back," he said. ance. It was that realization of'' Carolina, said it felt "like Jeremy Camp appeared He gave fans a glimpse of the depths of Christ's love" you were anticipating after a set change, and fans his new album "Restored" that got Camp through his'! something." Suddenly, erupted with screams and with "Lay Down My Pride." time of grief. white lights burst onstage applause. He got the crowd Camp also took time out After sharing the story. as Building 429 appeared. into the music by kicking to tell the audience about Camp sang "Walk By Faitlr" They invited fans to fill the off his set with the popular his newborn daughter as the crowd joined in. He,( floor space and get into the worship chorus "More Isabella Rose Camp, who ended the concert with" music. Than Enough," which he he described as "the most "Stay" and "Take My Life," Lead vocalist Jason Roy followed up with his own beautiful baby on earth." Weekender Sarah!' said as he got on stage, "It "Understand It All." On a more serious note, Wireman, from Ohio, said," seems like tonight you guys "Jeremy Camp did an Camp shared the very per "I liked his song about", might want to rock 'n roll." awesome job of mixing sonal story of his first wife, walking by faith and not by* The crowd shouted back in worship songs with fan Melissa, who battled with seeing. It's like my coming' agreement. favorites in an upbeat and cancer. "My wife would here this weekend to look" Roy got fans jumping, energetic concert," Barkley worship God during treat at Liberty." j* clapping with the beat and said. ments. She never wavered waving their hands in the Camp had a tremendous in her belief," Camp said. Contact Julia Seymour^ SUSAN WHITLEY air to their songs "Glory amount of energy, jumping He explained that seeing at [email protected]." RESTORED — Musician Jeremy Camp performs for the Vines Center crowd Defined," title track "The up and down on stage dur Melissa's faith made him with one of his songs from his new album, "Restored." Space In Between Us" and ing much of his perform rely on God after her death.
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With the Bush-Cheney But as she did win New York there is virtually no question destroys human life and he does not support gay marriage. sticker still on my car, my that Clinton will run in 2008 for president of the United I believe these two men stand for the values that have thoughts have turned to the States, and as she is still a favorite among Democrats, she become integral to Republican success as the Democratic next race: 2008. Since will likely win the party nomination. Party moves further from the mainstream. These are values President Bush's re-elec This is why it is vitally important that Republicans choose many people, not merely Christian conservatives, support. tion, and actually even wisely to run a team that will not only maintain the conser I also believe that being from different areas of the country before it occurred, I have vative base, but win moderates and conservative Democrats and different backgrounds would give Republicans an edge been thinking hard about unwilling to support Clinton's radical notions. in reaching voters. who needs to run on the People all over the country have been asking, answering Perhaps I am erring by choosing two conservative Repub Republican ticket to assure and predicting about 2008. This election will be unusual licans rather than at least one moderate on the ticket, but if juliaseymour victory in 2008. And once I because Vice President Dick Cheney has already declined. the 2004 election was truly won on the basis of moral issues, recovered from my Elec That leaves the race wide open with no clear victors in sight. then this should not be a problem. But I do not think we tion Day trauma and breathed a long sigh of relief at the out Name after name has been mentioned: John McCain, J.C. should cater solely to moderate voters. Because Clinton is so come, I tackled this question again. Watts, Condoleeza Rice, George Pataki, Rudy Giuliani, Bill extreme and lacks the charisma her husband has, I think she First, it is important to explain why the Republicans must Frist, Rick Santorum and more have been tossed out. will have a more difficult time appealing to moderates than win in 2008. While every campaign is fierce, and the stakes After considering many factors, talking with other people Watts and Santorum would have, especially if President high, this particular election win will be necessary to hold on and much careful thought, here is my team: J.C. Watts Jr. for Bush proves to the nation that conservative policies work in to Bush's second-term reforms. The Democratic Party has president and Rick Santorum for vice president. the next four years. moved increasingly leftward, leaving no room for compro College football star and former congressman from Okla When it comes rightdow n to it, picking candidates strate mise between the parties, at least among high-ranking homa, J. C. Watts Jr., has excellent speaking ability, gically is never easy, and choosing the best with certainty is Democrats, and these are the ones likely to seek the Presi charisma, is an ordained minister and he is black. According impossible. One reason is that we cannot know for certain dential nomination. to his biography on gopac.org, while in Congress, he stood what issues will be key in four years, and that plays a signifi People like Sen. Hillary Clinton, D, in New York, Sen. for "fiscal discipline, strengthening education, restoring val cant role in choosing a leader. Will terrorism still be at the Edward Kennedy in Massachusetts, the former North Car ues and bolstering national defense." He has spoken at the forefront or will Americans in their typical forgetful ways rel olina Sen. John Edwards and Sen. John Kerry in Massachu 1996 Republican National Convention, followed Clinton's egate it to the back burner? Will the economy be doing well setts are the most liberal people in this nation. They cater to 1997 State of the Union address and has been honored by the or will we be in a recession? Will we still be fighting over gay special interest groups like the homosexual agenda, and fight Christian Coalition, the YMCA and other organizations. marriage bans or will it become a non-issue? I guess 111 give it hard for their interests instead of recognizing that a major Rick Santorum is the junior senator from Pennsylvania. a couple years and see what happens, but for now my slogan ity of supporters will not be found there. Many of the liberals He is a pro-life Catholic candidate who supported the par is: Watts-Santorum 2008. I think I need a new bumper do not support, or would not have the courage to stand tial-birth abortion ban and has voted to support defense sticker. against the evils of terrorism and those who promote it as spending according to vote-smart.org. Santorum also stands Contact Julia Seymour [email protected]. Bush has done. And as liberals frequently do, they favor gov firmly against embryonic stem cell research because it ernment control and a build-up of social programming. I personally have no doubt that Clinton will try to run for president in 2008. Why else would she have come to New York. When Hillary Clinton sought the New York state Senate seat, it became glaringly obvious that she was positioning for power. New York state offered her more electoral votes in the event of her presidential bid, in addition to the fact that her extreme liberalism would be welcome in few other places, California and Hawaii maybe. But she chose New York, defeated Republican Rick Lazio and entered the Senate. As a New Yorker myself, I was offended by Clin ton's carpetbagging even more than I disagree with her liberal ideology. But I would like out siders to know that New York did not wel come Clinton with open arms, hug her and kiss her and send her off to the Senate on our behalf. Much of liberal New York City did, but it is their popu lation that throws off the rest of our state, which does have many conservative voters.
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By Brian Chidester end Radford's season. The SPORTS REPORTER Highlanders finished the year The Big South Conference with an overall record of Tournament that was set to 7-6-4. begin last Thursday night was With the victory, the moved to the next day because Flames advanced to the final of the torrential rains Birming four of the tournament where ham, Ala. experienced. they faced the host team, Weather also played a factor in Birmingham-Southern Pan 2003; however, it was not the thers. rain that affected the matches, In last year's tournament, but the icy cold temperature the Liberty men's soccer team and storm-like winds. advanced to the semi-final The Flames, seeded fourth round of the event held in in the conference, faced Rad Blacksburg, Va. However, they ford University in the first were knocked out of NCAA round. Despite going down a Tournament contention by goal in the 41st minute of play, Birmingham-Southern, 3-1. the Flames made no excuses The Flames also lost to the and continued to battle. Panthers in the 2003 regular They immediately earned a season, 3-1. goal just a minute later from This year, the Flames domi Big South Rookie of the Year, nated their regular season Kyle Cupid. Cupid bent the match with the Panthers and ball into the back of the net, defeated them in Birmingham, beating Radford goalkeeper, 1-0. They looked to repeat Omar Zinoveev, and equalized their commanding perform the game, 1-1. ance and move on to the MICHAEL TROWEL The second half went back championship match. How ever, the Flames were unable and forth as both teams bat BIG NUMBERS AGAIN — Dre Bames continued to produce since returning from injury. He rushed for over 100 yards for the 19th straight time in the 43 - 40 victory. tled each other despite the to overcome two early goals by poor field conditions. Twenty- the Panthers, Jamie Holmes five minutes into the half, and Kenneth Robinson, and sophomore Adrian Bumbut fell to the overpowering host, served a short ball across the 5-2. face of Bobby Dabbs who one- Holmes' early goal in the timed it past the sprawling Close win in Tennessee 10th minute of play was the keeper. This gave the Flames first of his hat trick perform the lead, 2-1. ance of the night. He accepted By John Davis UTC faltered in its special teams and Lib Flames offense in the fourth quarter after Radford continued to a brilliant ball up the middle SPORTS RKPORTKR erty would capitalize on those mistakes. an early game struggle. Dre Barnes would attack, but the Flames defense from Karim Dietz and chipped Erick Harris would get the scoring record his 19th career 100-yard game fin weathered the storm. K.J. it in past Sabotchick to make going in the third quarter on a 52-yard ishing with 117 yards on 17 carries, while Sabotchick recorded three the score 1-0. There is no doubt that it was the punt return for a touchdown. Harris is a Gado would complement him with 67 saves on the night to help the Flames special teams who stepped up in a replacement to Jared Brogdin who didn't yards on 13 carries to carry the Flames Flames keep the victory and Please see SOCCER, page B2 tight game and made the difference. Lib make the trip because of a shoulder offence. erty's special teams accounted for 29 of its injury. After running the offence efficiently last 43 points en route to a 43-40 win against "I knew when he went down I would get week, quarterback Brock Farrel would fin Tennessee Chattanooga. The Flames the chance to return some and make ish 6-for-23 for 124 yards, but late in the would not score an offensive touchdown things happen," said Harris. "I just wanted fourth, he would execute a perfect play- until the fourth quarter. to provide a spark for my team and it just action pass to Lauren Williams for a 61- Place kicker Zacry Kolegue got the came at a good time." yard score to put the Flames up by seven. scoring started in the first quarter with a With the Mocs leading 20-13, it was UTC would score on a 70-yard bomb on 34-yard field goal on Liberty's first pos Harris' next return, a 57- yard touchdown the following drive that would go right session of the game. The Mocs would that would start the fourth quarter scoring over cornerback Kevin Moon's out match the field goal to tie the score at barrage. On the ensuing kickoff, Sam Gado stretched hands to make the score 40-41 three going into the second quarter. would strip Chattanooga return man Liberty with two minutes left to play. "We knew they had a good passing Michael Gilmore, and freshman Alonzia On the extra point attempt Seth game," said safely C.J. Moore. "We didn't Phillips would scoop it up and return it 22- Riechart would find a hole in the middle think he would be able to find receivers if yards for the Flames third special teams and block the try. Moon would get his we got a pass rush. We knew it might turn touchdown of the afternoon. hands on the ball and run 70 yards out to be a shootout, but special teams "We got people on special teams that untouched for two points to redeem him bailed us out." give all out effort," said Harris during his self for the blown coverage, and make the The defense was caught out of position post-game interview. "It's not necessarily score 43-40. SUSAN WHITLEY against the UTC passing attack. They the strongest or the best athlete, but SAYING GOODBYE — Senior Adam Goodwin's outstanding career at Liberty would go on to roll up 519 total yards with desire." Please see FOOTBALL, page B2 ended in a second round loss. 364 coming through the air. However, Some of that desire would rub off on the Life At Liberty Hockey continues to dominate By Michael Troxel ing on Saturday included two cap Football Asst. Photo Kditor tains, three defensemen and some major scoring threats, as the players vs. Elon The top-ranked Flames hockey all served mandatory one-game sus team jumped out to a 10-0 lead pensions for fighting. That left the Sat. 1:30 p.m. over Virginia Tech Friday night at leadership of the team squarely on the sold-out Ice Station. The first the shoulders of seniors Josh Volleyball two periods were typical of the Lib Pearce, Jon Zeigler, Ryan Rosewell erty's high powered, high-pressure and Scott Singor. Singor rejoined at UNC Ashville offense and speedy defense. The the team Friday night after missing Tues. 7 p.m. third period became a frenzied the beginning of the season with a fight-fest that left the fans scream shoulder injury. Mens B-ball ing for more. Pearce and Rosewell got things "Those Hokie players kept trying going Saturday afternoon with the to beat up on our Canadian tanks. first two goals, and then the fresh vs. New Hampshire, Those turkeys don't know who men and sophomores took over. The they're messing with. If you mess influence of the missing players was Mll'llAKLTKOXKI. Fri. 8:30 p.m. with one of them, you mess with obvious as defensive lapses led to RIP IT THROUGH — Jordan Wilson rips a shot past the Tech goalie off of Kevin Dykstra's centering them all," said freshman Bethany both Hokie goals, but the team pass in the Flames 11-2 win Saturday. Ladies' B-ball Silva. adapted well and showed that they She couldn't have been more deserve their number one ranking. left side of the offensive zone, top of the crease, corralled the puck vs. Virginia Union, right as five Liberty players left the Jordan Wilson, a sophomore and ducked under a Hokie defender and on his stick and pulled the trigger ice early. Jeremy Leary, Joe Bellew, the team's leading scorer with 15 snapped a shot on goal. The puck hit on a shot labeled for the upper Fri. 6 p.m. Paul MacDonald, Jordan Davies goals, got a hat-trick and an assist. the post and skittered across to the right corner. and Jeff Smale left their mark on Wilson's last goal, and the last goal right face-off circle. After fighting the Hokies. Unfortunately for the of the game, came singlehandedly through a hit from the remaining Please see Hockey, page B2 Flames, the five they would be miss when he scooped up the puck on the defender, Wilson skated across the
V I I Page B2, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION NOVEMBER 16, 2004 The Football: Wins tight game Bottom Continued from page B1 sacks, and freshman Steve Ackley who forced a fumble "I blew the coverage on the and had two hurries. touchdown and when I saw "We're working every the ball on the ground, I just week," said Reichart. "We're IpHoni-y i libprty.cdu By Patrick Doney got it and ran," said Moon. working fundamentals and "When I saw our offense come working on our pass rush. back on the field, I knew we We're making good progress." As the weather continually gets colder, it had a win." The Flames finish the sea means only one thing... the heart of football sea Liberty's defensive line had son against Elon in Williams son is upon us. Now, the NFL season has been another great game. After Stadium at 1:30 p.m. this Sat exciting so far, and with USC ranked number one starting the season with six urday. Come support the in the nation, what else could be better in col straight games where only Flames 22 seniors who look to lege? But that's not what I'm talking about. I'm Reichart was able to get close finish the season on a four talking about the guys in dorms who get ready to to the quarterback, the Flames game winning streak for the put on the old, oil-stained shirts (over three other have performed wonderfully second consecutive year, and oil-stained shirts), and make their way onto the the last two games. The finish their careers on a win fields here on campus to go to battle in "real" Flames defensive line is now ning note. man's football. Let me explain. torturing quarterbacks, as John Davis can be reached MICHAEL TROXEI. The idea for dorm football always begins with seen this week with Andre for question or comment at DEFENSIVE DOMINANCE — Erick Harris had two punt returns for touchdowns that crazy, little guy who never got the opportuni Gould who recorded two [email protected]. to help the Flames make their comeback in the 43-40 win over Chattanooga. ty to tackle anybody in high school. In my cir cumstance, that happens to be my RA, Aaron Gaston. The guy weighs no more than a buck-6o, but there is no way I would ever mess with the McDougal guy. His level of intensity goes much deeper than Ladies' basketball what I've ever seen (I wouldn't want to ride with him in heavy traffic, if you know what I'm say shines again ing). So, I've decided that the process of getting a set to tip-off season game together goes something like this — ByTimDarton Aaron: "I haven't tackled anyone for a long ASST. SPORTS EDITOR time." By Megs Fatkin The Lady Flames know it will not be His Assistant: "So?" SPORTS REPORTER an easy road to success. Despite his inexperience at the college Aaron: "So I need to absolutely annihilate "As a coach, I have scheduled games level, Liberty's amazing freshman willcon- somebody, or I'm going to spontaneously self- that will prepare the team for tough com tend for a NCAA national title. Josh combust. We should get the guys to play dorm Winning eight consecutive titles will petition," said Green. "One of our biggest McDougal earned his chance by winning football so I can destroy them." put a team in the national spotlight, but challenges will be that we have an the Southeast Regional Cross Country His Assistant: "Okay, only if I can be on your it also makes a large target for those who extremely difficult schedule." Championship last Saturday. team." want to be in that place. The Lady Liberty, however, is ready for the McDougal has posted an undefeated And there you have it. Flames basketball team is looking to take challenge and prepared to overcome record this season, 7-0. His regional vic Yes, my friends, these are the real men of their ninth straight Big South obstacles as a team. tory made him the first runner in Liberty's genius. Not the kind you've seen on TV commer Conference Championship but do not "Our biggest strengths this year are history to receive the title. It was also the cials with too much cologne, but the ones that are deny that there will be some challenges our chemistry and unity. The team will first time a Big South runner has accom willing to lose a tooth — no kidding, get stitches along the way. be well balanced with good leadership plished the feat. in their head — still not kidding, or even break a Unanimously, Liberty was picked first from our seniors and energy and enthu The freshman has already collected bone — okay, kind of kidding, in order to show in this year's Big South Conference's pre siasm from our underclassmen." honors in the Big South. After winning the manliness within. Without pads or helmets, season poll. Senior Katie Feenstra was the conference's championship on Oct. full contact is everything but required for sur voted Big South Conference Preseason Please see TIP-OFF, page B3 22, he was named Runner of the Year and vival. And winning is more than important... it's Womens' Basketball Player of the Year Rookie of the Year. essential in having a good rest of the weekend. for the second year in a row. Senior Instead of heading to his home in Peru, You would think that the losers had just experi Krystal Tharp was also on the preseason N.Y for thanksgiving break, McDougal enced a Tom Daschle moment. team after being named Big South will make the trip to Terra Haute, IN for of The greatest part of dorm football is the big Women's Basketball Scholar Athlete of the 2004 NCAA National Championships. shot guys. You know who I mean. The players the Year and Academic All-America While the rest of the student body rests, from high school who have their Under Armor District III First-Team honoree last sea McDougal will attempt to place his named shirts with matching cleats. But the leftover var son. in the history book. sity supplies aren't enough. They go out of their The Lady Flames posted a 25-7 sea With three years lift after this, way to stop at Dick's to get a matching head son record and went 14-0 in conference McDougal may break many more records. band, arm band, ankle band, toe band, etc. But play. Liberty has now gone undefeated in Depending on the results of the National when the imaginary lights come on, they're ready conference play for two consecutive Championships, he could be the runner to to go. The big time QB remembers how to do it, years. They finished last season ranked beat over the next four years in the nation. and he does it well... until his hamstring goes out. 39th in the final USA Today/ESPN He has already showed his dominance of When it's over is the best part. Everyone is coaches poll. the Big South and Southeast Region, mak filthy, and much to the dismay of our janitor As a team, the Lady Flames have set ing him the one to shoot for over the next Lawrence, so is the dorm hallway, showers and some goals for themselves and their sea three years. even the drinking fountain (don't ask). But the son. Included is the hope of returning to stories are what cap it off. Never have so many the top 25. Liberty also wants to win the passing yards even been feasible. Never again Big South Conference and advance in the will there be a hit of that magnitude. And that NCAA Final Four tournament. The team Hockey: Victory touchdown run? It should be nominated for the has listed the priorities of their program, Continued from page B1 ESPYs. Everything finds a way to become worth and a commitment to Christian faith the soreness that lasts for weeks and bruises that came out on top. Kevin Dykstra, a freshman, had a hat- get more purple by the hour. I think my high Head Coach Carey Green also has trick Friday night along with four assists school football team said it best when our team some goals for the team. and a goal Saturday. One of those assists slogan was: Pain heals, chicks dig scars, but glory "We .want to take every day as an was a beautiful centering pass to Wilson, lasts forever. That glory is what every 20-year- opportunity to honor God with our SUSAN WHITLEY who was waiting between the face-off old man lives for, and that's the bottom line. efforts and glorify Him through victdry THE LAST TIME — Kristal Tharp and other circles with a wide open shot because every time we come out." seniors hope to end their careers with a bang. Dykstra had drawn three defenders. Nine goals in total involved an under classman either with the goal or an assist, and the Flames out shot Tech 96- 28 for the series. "The guys just had to step up, and we've got a team full of guys that can do just that," Dykstra said Soccer: First round win after the game. The win runs the team's record to 10-0. The team's depth was apparent as Continued from page B1 from Dabbs in the 66th minute of Despite scoring the back-to- man Kyle Cupid were named to even players not normally suited up con play. He was able to strike the ball back goals, the Flames were the All Conference First Team for tributed to the team. The Flames showed The Panthers scored their fifth past BSC keeper, Joseph Anthony, unable to manage the comeback the Flames. Osei Telesford and why they deserved their number 1 rank goal in the 53rd minute but were to get the Flames on the score and fell in Birmingham, 5-2, end Darryl Roberts were named to the ing in the polls. Liberty will travel to a unable to get through the Flames board. ing their chance of making the All Conference Second Team and tournament hosted by Indiana Univer defense for the remaining 40 min Then only three minutes later NCAA tournament. their fellow Trinidad teammate sity of Pennsylvania beginning Thurs utes of play while the Flames tried junior Darryl Roberts cut the Pan Liberty finished the season Cupid was also named Big South day. The following weekend they will be to manage a comeback. thers lead to three by placing the with an overall record of 9-10-2. Rookie of the Year. at the Navy Turkey Shoot beginning the The first goal for Liberty came ball behind the sprawling keeper. Senior Adam Godwin and fresh day after Thanksgiving.
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Non- Tournament championship points," Dunton said. "We conference games on the and NCAA tournament are looking to Leo for team schedule this season include appearance last season was leadership. We also feel like road trips to NC State, not a fluke. Despite being Rashad Robinson is going to Miami of Ohio, Maryland picked to finish third in the be tough in the post, and and Seton Hall. Big South, the Flames have Evan Risher is going to be "Those teams are able to high aspirations coming into good at point guard." expose your weaknesses at a the season. "Leo and Harry are our high degree, so that is why Heading in to last season, captains, and everything we you play them," said Dunton. the expectations surround preach in our system begins "You want kids to evaluate ing the Flames were not very and ends with our leaders," what specific areas they can high. However, following last said Dees. "We have Leo, work on to get better as you season's success, the expec Brian and Harry who are our head in to conference play." tations surrounding Liberty seniors and leadership starts "We do not see Maryland are much higher this year, with them. Rashad is our and Seton Hall types of especially among Liberty junior, so the leadership fil teams in the Big South," said supporters. ters down through him. Then Dees. "We see a lot of teams "We have downplayed the Jeremy Monceaux, Larry in the Big South that are sim expectations because we are Blair and I are next in com ilar to us in a lot of ways. For so young," said Head Coach mand, so those are the guys us to go out and compete - Randy Dunton. "We lost six who are in the upper echelon against top level teams, and of our top eight from a year that we expect leadership to be able to apply our offen ago, and eight of our top 10 from." sive and defensive principles players right now are fresh Joining Dunton's squad in a game like that, makes it men and sophomores. For us this season will be several a little easier when we get to right now it is about learning new faces. Among those new the Big South. Our confer how to get out of our diapers faces will be freshman Evan ence is not to the point where and get into a „—^^^__-, ^^_____ Risher, Rell we are to an ACC level. Until more mature Porter, we get to that level, playing a mindset of "For us right now it Russell brutal non-conference playing bas Monroe, schedule might look bad in ketball." is about learning S e t h the record books if we do not "I do not how to get out of Dickey, get together and put a decent know if we Doug showing together for a whole have as much our diapers and get Stewart and 40 minutes." pressure to into a more mature Christian Dunton does not just teach repeat as we mindset ofplauing Weddborn. the guys on the team how to do pressure to Randy Dunton Also new on be successful in basketball. become as HEADbasketball* COACH, MEN'S BASKETBAL L the roster He also tries to teach them good as we for the how to grow and mature in can be," said sophomore Flames this season is junior- their personal relationships David Dees I think last year college transfer Robinson. with Jesus Christ. we were expected to come Robinson transferred to "We are certainly trying to out and play at a high level, Liberty from San Jacinto build all of our life skills and because we had a lot of guys Community College in San values around Scripture," who were older and who had Jacinto, Calif. San Jacinto said Dunton. "We are very been in the system. We also has been the number one thankful for Liberty knew we had some decently ranked junior college basket University and what it does talented guys coming in as ball team in the nation the and what it stands for. We freshmen. I think this year past two seasons. want these guys to under the expectations are just for . "We just have to teach stand'the depths of their us to be as good as we can be. these new guys the system, relationship with the Lord, I do not feel like any guy on and they have to keep bat and make application of that this team feels like there is tling every day as they get at every turn." pressure to become confer involved with the system," "I did not really know any ence champions again. The said Dunton. "They have to thing about the Bible before I pressure we put on ourselves continue to grow as players came here," said Risher. "I is ultimately good pressure. I in their understanding." got saved in September, so I think we were picked to fin "As upperclassmen, we try was really excited about that. ish third in the Big South, so to give these new guys confi I had a lot of stress before I do not think anybody out dence and help them out any that, but now life is going a side of people in the Liberty way we can," said Blair. "We lot easier." circle expect us to win try to lead them to the posi For more information on again." tion that we are in right Liberty Flames basketball be Gone from last season's now." sure to check out team are starters Gabe "There are going to be www.LibertyFlames.com. Martin, Louvon Sneed and some tough shoes to fill, and Ryan Mantlo. Jason Sarchet, I am just trying to get adjust Contact Andrew Stevens Glyn Turner, Mats Persson ed to the game," said fresh at [email protected] and Hope Segun are also man Evan Risher. "My goal gone for this season. and my focus right now is to The Flames will look to help lead this team to anoth- Campus Calendar J- NOVEMBER L6-20 Tuesday, II l(>04 Blood Drive, DcIVloss International Christian Fellowship, 8 p.m., Science I In 11 139 SUSAN Wnm.rf Wednesday, 1147/04 Blood Drive, DeMoss Hall ALL GROWN UP—Sophomore sensations David Dees (top) and Larry Blair (bottom) proved themselves last year and are now looking to pick up where they left off. Thursday, 11 18/04 Blood Drive, DcMoss Hall Registration opens lor freshmen Are you ready? Ullivei'sity Orehestra Concert, 7j30 p.m., 1)11 11 I.HI It COFFEEHOUSE ^004 ^ presented by Student Life I I Yidav, 11/19/04 Women's Basketball v. Virginia Cnion, 0 p.m. Men's Basketball v. New Hampshire, ? pin. College Republicans, 7 p.m., 1)11 1113 ^j# ycvlotof International Christian Fellowship, 7 p.m., 1)11 1090 Saturday, 11 *i(M)4 Coot ball v. Klon, I'M p.m., Williams mevy Stadium HAVE AdUtKATIJHKAK! You'd better watch out! Tickets on sale soon! • Presented Friday 12.3.04 NOVEMBER 16, 2004 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page B5 Life!r Students help needy through Operation Christmas Child By Emily Scheck Director of Operation Christmas to fill a shoebox. up from the church and LIFE! REPORTER Child Jim Harrelson in an Boxes provided by Operation them to Iraq and Sudan. August press release. Christmas Child were available "Christmas is about giving, but U students filled almost 90 A nondenominational evangel in the DeMoss building, but were it's hard to give when I can hard boxes with gifts that will be ical Christian organization, quickly snatched up. Those still ly afford the things I need. By Lsent to needy people Samaritan's Purse provides not wanting to participate were able packaging a shoe box with my around the world. A program only for people's physical needs, to wrap and fill their own shoe- friends, I can contribute to called Operation Christmas Child but their spiritual needs as well. boxes. All boxes had to be Operation Christmas presented students with a chance With hundreds of projects in returned by Nov. 14 with a label Child without clean to give through this program. more than 100 countries, indicating whether the gift was ing out my wallet," Ten years running, Samaritan's Operation Christmas Child is a for a boy or girl and an age range said senior Laura Purse has organized this opera seasonal project that provides for which the gift would be Rhodes. tion that meets the needs of Americans with a chance to share appropriate. Of equal importance is the individuals suffering from war, the holiday spirit—to give gifts The boxes were filled with a program's need for faith poverty, natural disasters and while showing Jesus' love to peo variety of goodies. Toys like ful prayer support. disease. ple throughout the world. small cars, dolls and stuffed ani Those unable to con "Last year we hand-delivered As the holidays approach, mals, jump ropes or yo-yos were tribute financially more than 6.5 million gift-filled many students feel unable to accepted. Pens, pencils and writ can fill this criti shoe boxes to hurting kids in 95 participate due to a lack of funds. ing pads or personal hygiene cal role by countries," said International "Operation Christmas Child is items, such as a toothbrush, praying for a great pro made good gifts, along with hard the boys and gram. If five candy, lollipops, sunglasses and girls receiving students go watches. the gifts, as together to cre Samaritan's Purse requested well as the indi ate one box, the that boxes not contain used viduals overseas who cost is inexpen items, war-related items, choco will be distributing sive," said Sue late or perishable foods, liquids the boxes and j^1 M' Matthews, who like shampoo or lotion, medi sharing the is overseeing cines or breakables. story of LU's contribu Along with the gifts, Samaritan Christ. tions to Purse encourages people to give Operation a note or a personal photograph Christmas along with a return address. Child. Children can then write back to Many stu their donors. dents paired up Once all the boxes were collect Contact with room ed on the Nov. 14 deadline, they Emily MATT TRENT mates or dorm- were sent to Buelah Baptist Scheck at mates to collect Church in Lynchburg. escheck@lib- CLIP ART THE GIFT OF GIVING—LU students get their gifts ready for to send. enough money Samaritan's Purse will pick them erty.edu Fun electives can offer more than just credits By Andrea Winkler junior Ryan Seymour sees LIFE! REPORTER these men as building potential to be stronger leaders in the |hanksgiving break is almost home. here. Professors are being "I challenge the guys at A 1bombarde d by students Liberty to prepare for this role wanting to get signed into classes ahead of time. Whether it be and registrar forms are flying. taking classes or reading books, Spring registration is here. do something, so when tough LU students might be finding times arise, you don't just themselves in a state of disarray, shoot from the hip. I believe trying to decide what classes to this is everyone's responsibili enroll in next semester. There are ty," Seymour said. some obvious choices such as Seymour has taken both foundational classes or those that Parenting and Development of are essential to a student's major, Contemporary Families in the but there are plenty of electives FACS department to help him that offer a unique cirriculum. "achieve a broader understand Since students who take 12 ing of family concepts and credit hours per semester pay the counseling strategies" to coin I same amount as the person who cide with his psychology takes 18 credit hours, there's no degree. Seymour is also taking reason not to take advantage of the Marriage and Family class some of LU's unique courses. within the psychology depart For example, cooking, drawing ment. Although Seymour is and singing classes are all offered usually the only male in these for credit at LU. MICHAEL TROXEL classes, he is not bothered. The physical education depart KARATE KICK—Steve Seiple (left) and Ryan Massey practice their sparring skills during karate class. Karate is offered by the PE department. Part of the college experience ment offers many one-credit elec is discovering different avenues tives that can actually relive stress rather Scaremare. A member of the Scaremare the karate class is applicable to life situa and broadening minds. 'Exploring all the than add to it. A few of the not so well- staff had tricked Jung into believing that tions. classes LU offers before registering will known classes are mountain biking, she was a lost participant. When one of While females are using electives to help students get a well-balanced sched ! swimming, gymnastics, golf, tennis, bas- the crew members began to pretend to strengthen their outer bodies, some ule. 1 ketball, volleyball, running and karate. attack the seemingly frightened, lost girl, young men at LU are using electives to Freshman Eunice Jung recalls using Jung whipped out her moves. She now strengthen their domestic skills. Some Confacf Andrea Winkler at abwin- some of the karate moves that she learned says she feels bad about the incident, but students may question the motivations of [email protected] ; in the class when walking through it goes to show that the content learned in a male who enrolls in a FACS class, but I have an easy test for myself to determine Sounds like something any domestically out of toast? No. He passes the test. christineprke what passes as art. Since I have zero artistic challenged individual could accomplish, When it comes to music, I'd like to know ability, and I mean zero (I can't draw a right? Well, this guy would take thou what happened to the days when bands prac Pop culture: Who took the decent stick person, I can't act out a sands of pieces of toast and burn ticed for years in an old garage before they simple charades clue and I couldn't ever recorded an album? What talent out of art? sing on tune to save my life), I sim If you know anyone who happened to the days when ply ask myself if I could do what singers were judged by their voice Pop culture is becoming more and more the so-called artist is doing. If the bought Ashlee Simpson's and not by their appearance. If appalling. Ashlee Simpson's first album answer is yes, then they have no album or Pamela Anderson's the same standards that apply going platinum and Pamela Anderson writ talent. today applied 30 years ago, ing a novel are the latest assaults on my For example, let's explore the book, please give me their singers like Janis Joplin, Mama sense of taste and decency. They put me over world of food art. There was a names so I can give them the Cass and Aretha Franklin might the edge so it's time to address the issue. recent museum exhibit in which not have ever been given a Over the last 30 or 40 years it seems talent an "artist" dumped hundreds of sound verbal lashing that chance. has gradually slipped out of the job qualifica pounds of ham on a bed. they deserve. Who is to blame for taking the tions for artists. It's seen everywhere these I'm not sure what the talent out of art? The consumer. days: the guy who urinates on a canvas and artist was trying to them with a blow If people will buy a product simply because sells it for thousands of dollars because it's express through this torch until the the face on the cover is pretty, then what's to supposedly avant garde or the model who act, but I'm sure it was shade was just stop the greedy, capitalistic agents and man can't act but gets cast in a movie anyway. The profound. When I apply right. Then he agers from pumping out talentless products problem can be found in music, acting, my test, though, he would put them with pretty faces on them? So please help me painting, writing or any other field you can doesn't pass as an together and form in my crusade to support talent by not buy think of. artist. If I really wanted something incredi ing worthless material. And if you know any If talent has nothing to do with becoming to, I could have ble like a self-por one who bought Ashlee Simpson's album or famous, what does? Apparently having a dumped ham on a bed. trait or a land Pamela Anderson's book, please give me well-connected agent and spending a ridicu Another food artist scape. I'll admit their names so I can give them the sound lous amount of money on cosmetic surgery I've come across that his art form is verbal lashing that they deserve. then telling everybody you would never get recently has spent a little unortho cosmetic surgery are the most important fac years perfecting his dox, but could I Contact Christine Price at cdeoffey@liber- tors. craft of burning toast. make a self-portrait ty.edu