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2-22-2000
02-22-00 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 17, Issue 16)
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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 1999 -- 2000 by an authorized administrator of Scholars Crossing. For more information, please contact [email protected]. LIBERTY UNIVERSITY • LYNCHBURG, VA TUESDAYio, FEBRUARnY 22, 2000 SIDE LU hires new football coach By Chris Edwards, editor in chief erty) excited me," Karcher said. MARVELOUS 'MAGNOLIAS' Lisa LU's new coach was the offensive coordinator for the Cone reviews Liberty's produc Former NFL Europe coach Ken Karcherwas Introduced Rhein Fire of NFL Europe for the last three years. During tion of "Steel Magnolias" this Friday as the sixth coach in the history of Liberty University his tenure, the Fire won two league titles, including the week In football. World Bowl In 1998. From 1994 to 1996, he served as Life!. See In frontof the press, football players and staif in the offensive coordinator and quarterback coach at the Univer page 5. Williams Stadium Fieldhouse, Dr. John M. Borek Jr., uni sity of Pittsburgh, under head coach Johnny Majors. versity president, said he expects Karcher to build on the Karcher began his coaching career at Division I-AA WOMENS foundation laid by retired Head Coach Sam Rutigllano, the school Idaho State as quarterback coach In 1989. In 1991, SPEAKERS winningest coach In LU history. he served as the quarterback and wide receivers coach at COMING "His commitment to Christ, love for young people and the University of North Texas. Thomas outstanding playing and coaching background make him As a player, Karcherwas a member of the Denver Bron Road the correct choice for Liberty University," Borek said. "He cos' Super Bowl XXII championship team. He played under Baptist Church will host P. will build upon the past and lead us to a bright future." Dan Reeves and Mike Shanahan from 1987 to 1989. In col Bunny Wilson and Janet Karcher, 36, said he applied for the Job alter hearing of lege, he was a two-year starter at Tulane, after he trans Paschal on March 3-4. For more Rutlgllano's retirement and felt Liberty was an opportunity ferred after two years at Notre Dame. Karcher was also a information, see page 3. his family could not neglect, even with a return to the col Parade All-American during his senior season at Pitts lege ranks. burgh's Shaler Area High School in 1980. "It was not so much college football, It was Liberty Uni Athletic Director Kim Graham said a search firm versity. I believe this is a special place. As I looked at the narrowed the field of applicants to 10. From there, Lib MATT HJEMBO Liberty tape yesterday — from Dr. Falwell to my meetings erty picked four finalists to Interview. Graham said A NEW ERA — Ken Karcher was introduced as the new with Dr. Borek and Kim Graham. — I believe Liberty is a head coach of the Liberty football team on Friday. place of vision. I'm a visionary — and that (the vision of Lib Please see KARCHER, page 9 I Preparing for On the trail again | the primaries MARRY ME? Chris Edwards muses about the latest install Out-of-state students need to act ment of quality American televi now to vote absentee for primary sion —"Who Wants to Marry a general elections this spring and fall Multi-Millionaire?" See page 6.
By Melinda Fleming, copy editor
With the presidential primaries soon approaching in some states, many students are left wondering how they can be involved in the election process while they are away from home. A process called absentee ballot ing allows college students and others who are quali • TUESDAY fied to cast their vote even when they are not in their Partly cloudy. I home state. High 51, Low 36. In order to absentee vote, you must have a valid excuse for not appearing at your polling place on Elec- I tion Day. People who are qualified are those who can ! WEDNESDAY not appear because of age, sickness, nursing home or Mostly cloudy. hospital confinement, those who are members of the High 53, Low 40. COURTESY OF JEFF COLEMAN military or those who are in college or universities that LET ME EXPLAIN ... — Former Liberty student Jeff Coleman talks to a constituent during a recent rally for a are outside of their home state. Pennsylvania State Assembly seat. Coleman will return to Liberty Thursday for a rally during student senate. According to Kim Conner, deputy registrar for the city of Lynchburg, if you meet one of the qualifications THURSDAY Former LU student Jeff Coleman campaigns on you can vote absentee but "you must first and foremost Partly cloudy. be a registered voter in the locality that you are absen High 62, Low 42. campus to boost bid for State Assembly seat in Pa. tee balloting in." If you are already a registered voter, an application By Chris Edwards, editor in chief against Democratic incumbent the Apollo Borough Council, gov form to receive an absentee ballot must be filled out FRIDAY Timothy L. Pesci, 56, from FreeporL erning a town of about 1,800 peo j first. Partly cloudy. Former Liberty student Jeff Coleman said he will emphasize ple. "If your application for a ballot is approved, then you H Igh 69 Low 42 Coleman will return to campus Feb. the need for LU students to become While in Apollo, Coleman has . will receive an absentee ballot," Conner said. 24 to address students about his involved in public service and worked to establish a zero-tolerance Conner also said that obtaining an application is a campaign for a seat in the Pennsyl- return to their communities to policy on drugs in the community, simple process. SATURDAY vanla State Assembly. He's sched- affect those around them during his as well as search for alternatives In "To obtain a ballot, you can call any voter registra Partly cloudy. u'ec* t° address the Student Gov- address to the senate. community policing. While now he tion office and obtain one by mall or come by the office High 65, Low 41 ernment Association Senate at 4:30 "If LU grads are not in the fore says he deals more with potholes and pick one up," Conner said. p.m. in DeMoss Hall 160-161. front of politics, someone else's and police car oil changes, Coleman Some questions that are asked on the application Coleman, 24, will officially grad agenda is being defined,'' Coleman looks to have an impact on issues are: uate in May with a degree in gov- said. affecting the entire state if he wins • Are you a registered voter? "Liberty students need to come the general election in November. • What city or county are you registered In? •W •• I Apollo, Pa. after the spring 1999 back and take the experiences of Michael Kostiew, president of • Is the election or primary republican, democratic ^^J^^^m^^J I semester to establish a run for the Liberty and impact the community the student senate and chairman j or general? 60th district seat, which Includes .. .the salary should be secondary to of the Coleman campaign, said • What Is the date of the election or primary? I BENEFIT CONCERT Former part of Annstrong and Indiana your passion. Public service is being the group is looking for students • What address would you like to have the ballot Cathedrals tenor Danny counties. He ran unopposed for the left out of this whole equation." willing to help. mailed to if it is different from your home address? Funderburk highlights the Republican nomination and will In the fall, Coleman was elected fourth annual Josh Boyer run in the general elecUon Nov. 4 to fill a vacancy in the firstwar d of Please see COLEMAN, page 3 Please see ABSENTEE, page 3 Memorial Benefit Concert, to be held Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. The con cert will be held at Hyland Heights Baptist Church on Route 29 South. Admission Is free, but a love offering will be Debate team second in new national rankings taken to benefit 5-year-old By Angela Nelson, reporter them in the top six of their district. ment substantially helps our NDT leukemia patient Katie Logan- "The NDT is to debate what the points," coach MlchaelTllley said. The debate team has been spending NCAA tournament Is to basketball," The team was able to substantially HISTORY LECTURE Phi Alpha NATIONAL mass amounts of time researching to head coach Mike Hall said. "It's impor Increase their points this weekend DtSATl Theta is sponsoring "The Great prepare for Its four national tourna tant for the reputation and overall due to double wins in both the JV and NKBiOUKNAMEV f Commission: A Kenyan ments at the end ol the season. prestige of our program." novice devislons. Perspective," a lecture by Dr. In the next four weeks, Liberty Coach Brett O'Donnell said he was Travis Ausland and Nick Seim were CURRENT RANKINGS Dorothy Smllh-Akubue. associ plans to send teams to the Novice very dlssapolnted by not qualifying for undefeated the entire tournament and ate professor of history at National Tournament at Northwestern the National Debate Tournament, but placed first in JV, right above Liberty's 1. Emory University, 539 points Lynchburg College. The lecture University, JV Nationals at Towson is glad that Liberty still ranks high in team of Janeri Rivero and Will 2. LibertyUniversity. 478 Is Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. In DeMoss University, the American Debate the NDT rankings. Haupfear, who only lost one round the 3. Catholic University, 463 Hall 134. Admission is free. Association Nationals at John Carroll As a whole, Liberty currently is in entire tournament. Seim was awarded 4. Univ. ulTVxas Austin. 446 University. second place In the NDT rankings sys Top Speaker in the JV division. 5. Wake Forest Univ.. 409 SOFTBALL REGISTRATION Liberty's two varsity teams failed tem. Similar to a sweepstakes award, Novices Scott Jones and Kristin 6. George Mason Univ., 398 Signups for Intramural Softball to qualify for the National Debate the rankings points are determined by McNevin defeated Catholic University 7. University of Kansas. 390 will be held this week at David's Tournament at the district qualifiers the amount ol rounds that each team in the final novice round. Jones also & Boston College, 3B\ Place, For Student Life Informs held at the University of Pittsburgh wins. The final score uses a school's received Top Speaker for the novice 9. Cornell University, 380 tton, call INFO. this weekend. The teams fell short by six best tournaments. division. Tim Meacloi and Julie Out io. u. of Mo.-Kansas City, 379 not winning enough ballots to place "Winning two divisions In a lourna ten placed third. FEBRUARY 22, 2000 Page 2, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION
©liberty Talk Music ministry team News about our amongst campus community yourselves auditions next week LU sophomore DISCUSS... — By Kristin Ruckel, reporter prised. Senate President heads for national Sounds of Liberty begins Michael Kostiew pracUclng In July, the new shooting event (center) confers with Auditions for ministry Light performers must return Sophomore Becca Helse has Senior Class teams are being held Feb. 28- two weeks early to begin and competed In five national com President Jon 29 from 6 to 10 p.m. in Fine those chosen to be on petitions and two Junior Brindle and Vice Arts 101. Positions are avail YouthQuestare required to Olympics. Now the computer president of Student able for singing groups Light, return one week before school science major Is headed to the Services Garet Sounds of Liberty, and Junior Olympics in Colorado Robinson during YouthQuesL Numerous open begins. for her third try in the pistol Thursday's session. ings are available for both Also available are positions shooting competition this week. males and females. In a newer group called "Exo Helse began pistol shooting "Only 40 people have dus." This full-time traveling three years ago. She became signed up," Kirsten Gerrlnger, team ministers for a year. Interested in it after her brother Sounds of Liberty trip coordi Upon returning, students will and sister began shooting prac nator, said. Students are receive full college scholarship tice at a shooting club called encouraged to try out for one year. Auditions for the Isaac Walton League In Linwood Campbell, musi "Exodus" will be held March Maryland. cal director for Sounds of Lib 27-28. Gordon Snyder, road "My brother and sister were erty and Jon Glosson, team director and team leader will shooting b.b. guns and I went member, will make the final decide positions. Other
with them one time," Helse LAUREN ADARF. decisions concerning the new details will be released later. said. members to join Sounds of In order to audition, stu While watching her brother Liberty. Campbell and Glos dents should call Gerrlnger at and sister practice, Heise met son are under the direction of ext. 2281 to sign up for a time coach Jim Hill. Hill, an Olympic Eating Disorder Week highlighted by discussion Ernie Rogers, director of slot between 6 and 10 p.m. shooting coach, convinced her recruiting. Students may also sign up by that if she trained she could go By Christine Koech, reporter eating followed by purging, either by Free screening for eating disor Decisions forYouthQuest going to the Student Services to the Junior Olympics one vomiting, laxatives or diuretics). ders was held at Forest Women's will be made by Julie Pfelfer, Center, room 109, which is day. Heise reluctantly agreed to An outreach event marking the Speakers answered questions Center on Graves Mill Road In For and Bonnie Johnson will located near the Registrar's train with Hill and Is now nationally recognized Eating Disor from students and gave testimonies est for the remainder of the week. make the final decisions for Office. headed to the Junior Olympics ders Awareness Week was held of their recoveries from eating disor Anyone wishing to learn more about Light. Currently enrolled LU stu for the third time. Tuesday in DeMoss Hall 118. The ders. The meeting also encouraged the center may contact Roehrlch at The outcome of the audi dents should bring a sound Heise's attempts at the event awareness week Is organized annu those who attended to talk to people 385-8948. tions will be posted In late track to their solo auditions. have been successful. ally by the Eating Disorders Aware they knew who were struggling with If you or someone you know suf March or early April. Stu The Student Service Center "Last year I won eighth and ness and Prevention, Inc. eating disorders. fers from bulimia or anorexia, help is dents who are chosen to rep asked that there please be no the year before that I won sev The Dean of Women's Office A publication of the American available. Please call the resent Liberty on a singing acapella auditions, duets or enth," Heise said. hosted the event in order to encour Psychological Association Practice Bulimia/Anorexia Self-Help hotline team will start practicing trios. According to Helse, girls who age eating disorder awareness on Directorate shows that one out. of at 1 -800-227-4785 (8:30 a.m. to 5 shortly after the list is com compete in the event are campus. Guest speakers at the 250 students suffer from eating dis a.m.,CDT). allowed 40 shots each and guys event were Susan Roehrlch of Forest orders, 10 percent of which are men. are allowed 50 shots. Competi Women's Center in Forest, Va., An article by Dr. Katy Hotelling tors compete for a spot in the Kerry Rutigliano, academic advisor titled "Eating Disorders on Campus" finals in two matches. Those for LU football and Michelle reports "College students are partic Come Support Your Team at mo who reach the top 10 continue Matthews, dean of women. ularly vulnerable to eating disorders Big South Basketball Tournament on to the finals where they are The meeting discussed two types not only clue to the aspects of the each allowed 10 shots. of eating disorders, anorexia ner college environment, but also due to March 2-4 Ashevitte. UC The winners from the final vosa (willful starvation and excessive the individual characteristics and round go on to Join the National exercise in pursuit of perfect thin histories that each student brings to Best Western Ashevitte Bittmore Development Team. ness) and bulimia (uncontrollable campus." 949 * tor Toamnmnt R*k> with Frm Conttnanttf Br—khtt "The top two people are ioeafodin hote/ir downtown - 4 Mock* to fh» Civic Cantor trained with the top coaches. WUHln »mAJng dkhnm ofmattmnh. eMm and tkopt You basically train with the HMdam leange » Grid on Property Olympic team," Heise said. The Liberty Caff 1-€8&B54*6897 for Reservations "The girl who won the last two years has a chance to go to the on Olympics." Because everyone needs According to Heise, "No a helping hand. woman from the United States has ever won a gold medal in this event in the Olympics." — Melinda Fleming OZONE III TANNING CFAW attracts SALON largest Feb. crowd GRAND OPENING MI ION in recent years First session FREE Also 10% Discount on all Lotions High school students from Student Discounts as a far away as Romania vis ited the LU campus for the recent College for a Weekend event. According to Kirsten Ger- ringer, trip coordinator, 379 students and 124 parents and Australian sponsors came to check out Gota* college life at LU. "Of all who registered, 70 percent actually came," Ger- ringer said. 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Continued from page 1 now that he Is In Pennsylvania." nalupdate planned for March 3-4 Coleman Is scheduled to By Kelly Kinzey, reporter She will also be speaking about "We are looking for Liberty launch his "Impact Politics" ini Compiled from healing past hurts, finding your students who will be able to par tiative while in Lynchburg. Say Champion resources Guest speaker P. Bunny Wil life-long love, maintaining a ticipate, whether It be long-dis ing Its time for the student gen son and musician Janet Paschal great marriage and racial appre tance, or actually In northwest eration to be Involved In politics, will teach and entertain women ciation. ern Pennsylvania. We're looking Coleman has created an oppor from across the country at the She and her husband, Frank for them to be able to participate tunity for people to donate as lit fourth annual Central Virginia Wilson, lead seminars on select- In marketing ideas, innovative tle as $5 to his campaign. Leak at N.Y. nuclear plant Christian Women's Conference Ing a mate. They are lxith mem ways of reaching voters ... using "Impact Politics Is ... designed (CVCWC) on Saturday, March 4. bers of E. V. Hill's church in Cal expertise that generally a univer to let anyone who wants to con quickly contained Wilson Is the author of two ifornia. sity has to offer," Kostiew said. tribute, contribute. Too often Radioactive steam escaped Into the atmosphere at a nuclear books entitled "Liberated Janet Paschal will open the At Liberty, Coleman was political campaigns exclude Indi power plantnorth of New York City on the night of Feb. 15. The through Submission" and event with a concert on Friday, Involved heavily In the SGA. He viduals by making the mark leak was quickly contained and there were no Injuries or evac "Finding Your Knight In Shining March 3. Paschal has had guest was a candidate for student body $ 100 or $ 150," Kostiew said. uations, plant owners said the next day. Armor." appearances with Rev. Billy president twice In 1997 and While Kostiew said money An alert was declared at the Indian Point II nuclear unit, She became a Christian after Graham and Bill and Gloria 1998. In 1997, Coleman and was not the focus of the effort, near the village of Buchanan about 45 miles north of Manhat Ix-lng an atheist for many years. Gaitherand currently performs opponent Eric Hemati were dis the group would need at least tan , after the leak began in one of four steam generators at . After her salvation, she started more than 120 concerts each qualified from the election for $ 15,000 to run an effective cam 7:29 p.m. The cause of the leak was not Immediately known reading the Bible. When Wilson year. campaign rule violations, giving paign. Coleman has raised and the company said determining why the leak occurred came to the passage about sub The conference starts at Mark Pettograsso the victory around $3,000 from non Liberty would likely take about a week. mitting to her husband she real 8:30 a.m. atThomas Road after garnering only 19.2 percent contacts in the Lynchburg area, ized she had a problem. Baptist Church. Tickets are of the votes. he said Wilson has overcome her $25 which includes lunch and In 1998, Alfred Thompson Kostiew will Join Rebecca Bauer endorses McCain problem with submitting and all conference materials. The bested Coleman in a run-off elec Collins, another Liberty gradu Conservative activist and former aide to President Reagan, will be speaking on ways to find concert begins at 7 p.m. Tick tion that featured the largest ate, as full-time campaign staff Gary Bauer, who dropped out of the bid for the Republican liberation through submission. ets are $5. student voter turnout In recent after school ends in May. nomination earlier this month, has endorsed Arizona Senator years. Despite his defeats, Cole While his effort involves many John McCain. The endorsement is expected to give McCain a man stayed Involved In campus from the Liberty family, Coleman boost among conservative voters, where Texas Governor politics and senate business. will not be the first person from George W. Bush has the core of support. "Jeff began to lay a foundation Liberty to take a seat In state for what happened this year (in house chambers. Absentee: SGA). He was one of the only Another Liberty grad, Scott French abortion pill moves Continued from page 1 ber and it's too far for me to drive i people who could get up and Baugh, represents the 67th dis home," Nuckols said. speak in senate and be trict (Orange County), in the Cal closer to U.S. market application for an absentee ballot, In order to cast her vote, Nuck respected," Chris Stewart, cur ifornia State Assembly. He The French abortion pill known as RU-486, which has been but this requirement varies from ols is planning on absentee vot rent student body president, earned a B.S. In business kept out of the United States by political controversy for years, state to state. ing. said. administration from LU in 1984, moved a step closer to the U.S. market on Friday. "Probably the biggest mistake "I think they (LU students) "He really began to show us to and worked as ln-house council The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it told the Pop people make is that they don't get should do It because voting is a the new level... his Involvement for Union Pacific Railroad Com ulation Council, the non-profit group that holds U.S. patent a witness to sign it," Conner said. privilege, and by voting you are with student government is the pany after attending law school rights to the pill, that the drug was "approvable." An FDA Lathena Nuckols, a junior saying you trust the system," most I've ever seen. He really at Stetson. spokeswoman said she could not elaborate on the outstanding from Tennessee, faces the same Nuckols said. loves it with all his heart, even issues or say when they might be settled. problem that many out of state Nuckols continued, "Ifyou students at LU are facing. don't vote, you don't have the "I want to participate in the right to say negative things about Researchers find possible election but I'll be here in Novem- the system." cause of Parkinson's Abnormal accumulation of a protein normally found in the human brain may be responsible for neurodegenerative disor ders like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, according to a new study In this week's "Science." When too much of the pro Keep up with the latest news in sports by listening to the tein is produced, it "disrupts the funct'on of (brain cells) and MUSIC e. eventually kills them." 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• 2/27. Black History Walking Tour. • 3/5. Organ concert. Tour features the stories of citizens buried in the Old City Holy Trinity Lutheran Church will host the Kathryn Richards Cemetery who made noteworthy contributions in the field of MacMillan Memorial Organ Recital featuring Wittenburg medicine. Old City Cemetery. Taylor Street. 847-1465. University Professor Trudy Faber. 4 p.m. 1000 Langhorne Rd. Working toward the work-a-day world Job opportunities available at Upcoming Career Fair
By Justin Ridge, reporter Wayne Wright, of the Lynchburg City School system, said. iberty's Career Center will host a Career Wright also said that the school system has Fair from 1 1a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 29. recruited at Liberty since 1990. rII will bring many local and national One of the key elements in breaking into the company representatives to Liberty. work force is the interview. Career fairs pres These companies seek eager future college ent an excellent chance for students to prac ugraduate s ready to step into the work force. tice their interviewing skills, also giving stu This year's Career Fair will have a change of dents an idea of what type of job best compli location. ments their major. "This year's career fair has been moved to Talking to these representatives will provide the Vines Center due to the increasing num students with an idea of the salary ranges for ber of companies wishing to attend," Career various jobs in a desired field. Center Director Karin Griffin said. Having a complete resume is also important Based on previous Career Fairs, Griffin said when applying for a job. Career fairs give she expects about 70 companies to partici organizational representatives a chance to pate. look over resumes that students have created. The Career Fair offers graduating seniors a The representatives can tell the students what chance to scope what jobs are available in companies look for when considering a their major, but a career fair benefits all stu resume and if their resume is competitive. dents. This valuable advice, for those students "This event is a wonderful opportunity too whose resume isn't up to professional stan for students to find a job or internship," dards, could make the difference in what job Griffin said. the student receives. Sophomores and juniors seeking internships The Career center offers a wealth of infor find that many companies come to a career mation about other career fairs around the fair not just to seek employees, but to also country and also offers registration to stu find interns. dents willing to participate in the Career Fair. The opportunity to make contact with repre Students who wish to register online for the sentatives from employers gives an upper career fair or who wish to learn have recruit COURTESY OF KARIN GRIFFIN hand to those searching for the right employ ing representatives should visit COUNSEL ON COUNSELING — A representative from The Counseling Center at the Alliance for Families and ment or internship opportunity. www.liberty.edu/resources/career. Children speaks to a job seeker about a rewarding career as a counselor. "We look for enthusiam and experience," Interviews can make or break a job
By Tara Williams, reporter experts to find out what they know about the company. hen it comes to finding a job, one thing Another item to think about is personal appear most people worry about is the interview. ance because it gives the first impression that the WIt remains one of the things that will interviewer has. determine whether or not you get the job. so it "You can set the wrong tone for the interview if pays to prepare. you show up in ripped jeans and a T-shirt," "If you don't prepare you're risking the chance Freshour said. of not presenting yourself in a good light, risking A key factor in the interview is your punctuali the chance of fumbling through the answers and ty- increasing your chance of not landing the job," The VEC suggests arriving at the interview 10 to Greg Freshour, director of Human Resources at 15 minutes early. This will give the job seeker suf InService America, said. ficient time to fill out paperwork or visit the rest- Freshour gave three tips for students headed room prior to the interview. out into the work forces. First, a student should The VEC also recommends a trial drive to the research the company he wishes to work for. company a day or two before hand. This will give "If you're going to work for a manufacturing the interviewee an idea of how much time it will company, for example, you need to know what take to get there. they manufacture and how they manufacture it," According the Web site CareerCampus.com, Freshour said. some other details to remember in an interview He also suggested that a student research the are: company to know how his skills would fit into • Smile. possible job openings. • Shake hands before and after the interview. Freshour also suggests doing a mock interview. He said that interviewees need to prepare for the • Relax. interview because, "you don't want to blow it." • Listen and listen. The practice interview will help the interviewee • Know your resume. become more comfortable in talking about his skills and future employment goals. • Think before answering questions. In addition to practicing for the interview, • Clarify questions when needed. Freshour recommends that interviewees have questions prepared for the interviewer. • Show enthusiasm. "It impresses me when a prospective employer • Be articulate. has questions to ask, it shows initiative," • Establish follow-up. Freshour said. Some of the questions he suggests are: • Ask for a business card. • What opportunities do I have? • Send a thank you note. The Career Center has many interview prepara • How stable is the company? tion resources including links to career flnd|ng • What is the work environment like? web pages. A fact .sheet issued by the Virginia Employment Check out the Career Center's Web site at Commission (which can be found in the Career www.liberty.edu/resources/career or www .job- COURTESY OF KARIN GRIFFIN Center) also suggests talking to co-workers, interview.net for more information and tips on teachers, career services office or other industry proper interviewing. WORKING TO HELP OTHERS — Representatives from Centra Health provide information to interested students about careers in the fields of medicine and health.
These characters, including Bugs Marvin the Martian has yet to blow up I'm sure everyone feels like Charlie true meaning of Christmas and proudly scottromanoski Bunny, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, the earth. Lastly, and maybe most Brown at times, with frustration and proclaiming the familiar words of the Tweedy and Sylvester, seem to have importantly, while the Coyote managed, feelings of failure. All of us know some Christmas gospel. withstood the test of time and have once in a great moment of triumph, to one like Lucy, the bossy know-it-all. A Although space limitations prevent Daffy Duck, Linus entertained kids of all ages. get his arms around the Road Runner, Pig-Pen appears in all of our lives at me from discussing Snoopy, Marcy, In the more than 50 years in which he didn't catch him. Even today, the least once. Peppermint Patty, Franklin and the these characters came into existence poor Coyote still tries every destructive Those of us with siblings can under Little Red Haired Girl in detail, each of Van Pelt and me from the creative mind of Frity. device created by the Acme Company stand life with a Sally or Rerun around these characters have their own realis Saturday morning is a time most of Freeling, little has changed. to catch the expeditious bird. the house. The Schroders in this world tic counterparts as well. us in college use to catch up on the Bugs Bunny still vacations at I would have to list Garfield can both inspire and discourage others These characters came from the cre sleep we've deprived ourselves of during his beloved Pismo Beach. as my second favorite cartoon. with talent. Life wouldn't be the same if ative mind and pen of the late American the week. Daffy Duck still hasn't After all, who wouldn't want a there weren't, hyperactive Woodstocks cartoonist and patriot Charles Schulz. But, not too many years ago, I imag upstaged his rabbit co-star. life of naps, food and the around to keep it interesting. His recent death (on the eve of the ine that most of us woke up sometime Elmer Fudd still doesn't know *^m*.M2E; occasional kicking of a dumb Linus shows the little kid and grown last Peanuts comic strip) has left this before noon to watch the immortal whether he's hunting in "wab- ^ ^SF'*^^ housemate off a table? up in each one of us. His childlike ways nation with a sense of true loss. Schulz, Saturday Morning Cartoons. bit season" or duck season. Now, one cartoon in exis of carrying his security blanket (by the a World War II veteran instrumental in Names like Hanna-Barbera, Warner Tweedy still tries to escape the tence for the last half century way, the expression "security blanket" the construction of Bedford's D-Day Brothers and Disney probably invoke chasing of the "puddy tat," and probably pictures Americana came from this cartoon) stand in com Memorial, portrayed in his comic strip fond memories of the antics of Fred & Sylvester has yet to eat at its most realistic level. plete contrast to his abstract thinking the three entiUes which make America Wilma Flintstone, Barney & Betty him. The "Peanuts" car and intellectual insights. the great nation it is — God, patriotism Rubble, George & Jane Jetson, Yogi Yosemite Sam toon portrays No October would be complete with and family. These three stood promi Bear, Quick Draw McGraw and still screams his growing up, edu out watching Linus and his security nent in his life and work. Huckleberry Hound. famous line "Great cation and life in blanket in late October in childhood In mourning with the rest of America As anyone who has seen my tie col Horney toads!" general in a way innocence while waiting for the Great over the loss of the creator of an insti lection can probably deduce, my Foghorn leghorn in which every Pumpkin all night in the pumpkin tution as American as apple pie, I say favorite cartoon characters come from still thinks he American can patch. In December, Linus becomes a in his memory —"You're a good man Warner Brothers' Looney Toons. knows everything. identify. more mature character, knowing the Charlie Brown."
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By Lisa Cone, reporter Sophomore Scott Windham agreed with Luther. "I think the girls did an amazing job of taking on iberty University's performances of playwright such new personalities on stage," Windham said. : Robert Harling's "Steel Magnolias" opened Feb. Sophomore Heather Dobson, whose character, • L11, under the direction of Professor Linda Nell Annelle, underwent the most dynamic change duijing Cooper. An entirely female cast brought a fresh, new the play because of her salvation, attributed the suc flavor of acting to Liberty's theater. cess of the performances to both director and play The play, originally a short story about Harling's wright. diabetic sister, takes place in Truvy's Beauty Salon, "Mrs. Cooper's a strong director ...the show is raal- the unofficial hub of a small town in Louisiana. Here, ly well written. It's good to be doing a good piece dj six women find seemingly endless time and energy to literature," Dobson said. gossip. Beneath chatty, southern simplicity, these Hard work from all directions contributed to the women bind together in amusement and tears. play's success. "I chose Harling's play because it had an all women "The biggest challenge, to my surprise, was to cast," Cooper said. teach these girls the idea of an older woman's femi Liberty University English professor Carolyn Towles ninity," Cooper said. affirmed the strength of these steel magnolias. Lighting designer April Nielsen said, "The cast is "What I appreciated about it was the community of fun to watch and work with. Under Mrs. Cooper's women. Even through the fights, they supported directorship these ladies have taken the show and each other," Towles said. made it fabulous." The actresses portraying each a distinct, vibrant Tickets can still be purchased for the last three TKD NKUMANN personality, brought Harling's play to life. performances at the box office at ext. 2085 or at BLUE RINSE ANYONE? — Steel Magnolias, which takes place in a beauty shop, depicts the life Freshman Caleb Luther said, "It was unbelievable. the door on Feb. 24, 25 and 26. and times of older ladies in a small southern town. It has so much diversity." Evening attire changes styles By Michelle Kennedy, reporter another hot item for the spring. According to Westbrook, "the more "I've had quite a few orders for the buttons the better" on men's vest this ith many formal events coming two-piece ensembles," Dee Bauer, owner spring. up, teens and young adults are of Celebration Bridal and Formal said. "Bow ties are on their way out and Wwondering what's trendy in for Bauer also emphasized the importance regular ties with the higher vests are mal wear for spring. of the proper accessories with formal in," he added. Whether it has beads or buttons or wear. She suggested purchasing a He also said another popular item hit comes with or without straps, every matching necklace and earring set ting the mainstream is the black on girl's fantasy is to have the perfect which will cost $20 to $30. Gloves will black look. This particular style was dress. So what styles can women expect also add elegance to any dress. seen at many of last year's award shows to select from this season for an evening Accessories to any outfit can make a and is now hitting the racks of the tuxe out? simpler dress look more radiant. One do shops. According to one sales associate for an item taking over in the fashion world Even if an individual is searching for a on-line dress company (dresstoremem- this spring is body sequins and embroi formal outfit and does not have a lot of ber.com), various pastels are in this deries. Available in most accessory money to spend, there are ways to look spring. She also said they have sold a stores, these little delicacies can be for bargains. lot of "beaded gowns with plunging glued onto the body and will add dazzle According to Bauer, her shop has a backs in cool colors like sea mist and to the skin. variety of styles. A style that is simpler powder blue." Women are not the only ones who and does not have a lot of beading con White accompanied with rhinestones want to look stylish for this year's siderably lowers the price of a dress. on the bodice which spill onto the skirts spring formals. Some men may want to Westbrook also said they have tuxedo will be showing up at many proms and know as well. So what's in style for rentals that start at $40. formals this year. Another popular item males this spring? As long as individuals are willing to this spring is the strapless ball gown "Formal Wear is going to follow what look around it is possible to find an ele with tulle skirt and iridescent fabric. ever is popular in Hollywood," Ash gant ensemble without spending a lot of Tube tops and dressy halter-tops Westbrook, sales associate for Mitchell's money. paired with the ball gown skirts are Formal Wear, said. Jars of Clay take a trip to the zoo By Andrew Wooddell, reporter tive and brooding, while still seeming simple on the outside. The overall tone, however, remains spiritu ars of Clay released their latest LP, "If I Left al. the Zoo," this past winter and the album The foursome chose Dennis Henning, fresh off of Jpromises to be a solid one. producing the Counting Crows latest, to produce Of course, we all wish they would return to the their new album. He discovered a quirkiness that is sound on their freshman release, but the band's prevalent in most of the arrangements. tone has matured over the five years they have Dan Haseltine, lead vocalist for the group said, toured. No longer will they rely on the success of "Dennis really got us to write and arrange these their double-plaUnum debut. songs a lot riskier than we ever tried before. And "Zoo" has a variety of genres, from the slow ballad we were fortunate to have Ben Mize, who drums for "No One Loves Me Like You," to Oasis-influenced Counting Crows, play on all the tracks except "Famous Last Words." The upbeat "Collide" and Collide.'" "Unforgetful You" provide a stark contrast to the With all the outside help Jars received, it is no otherwise mellow sound of the album. wonder this album also features whistling, a black Jars continue their push into the secular media gospel choir, funky keyboard sounds, an accordion with featured articles in magazines such as "Guitar and mandolins, in addition to their signature gui One" and "Guitar World Acoustic." This spring their tars, violins and drums. Web site will announce some tour dates where Jars Key songs on this album include the driving will open for large mainstream groups. "Collide," the oddly moving "Sad Clown," and the "Unforgetful You," also on the "Drive Me Crazy" opening track "Goodbye, Goodnight" which pokes a movie soundtrack, has already be getting much air- bit of fun at the millennium and the Titanic, if that time from both Christian and mainstream radio is believable. stations. This album at first wasn't what I wanted to hear The vagueness of the band's message in the lyrics from the band, but alter listening to it several has been the target of much criticism from the times, I realized that just because it wasn't expected Christian media, but it is a refreshing contrast to doesn't mean it isn't good. This album is solid-I most songs written by Christian artists suggest yqu visit the "Zoo" yourself. Jk today. Their new "Colliding Rhinos Tour" comes to rhe lvrics talk Salem, Va. at the Salem Civic Center on March 30. ^iiiioir» Ticket prices start at around $20 and can be pur I lIVHJolL» about real life chased at ticketmaster.com. _J wL •"» / • rii/ experiences as ^litVIt W seen through Senior Andrew Wooddell lias played music for 18 ^^ the authors years. He has performed alongside such groups Christian as Aaron Jeoffrey, Newsong, Truth, PCD, Third worldview. The trend in Christian song writing has Day and Reality Check. He currently plays gui PRESS PHOTO always been that every song had to have the name tar with Eternal Praise. His reviews appear reg A TRIP TO THE ZOO — Jars of Clays album, "If I Left the Zoo" still holds to the band's Christian of God in it somewhere. ularly in the Lifel section. Jars of Clay refuse to follow that trend, writing convictions. They will perform in Salem, Va. on March 30. positive songs — some about God and some about life. The song writing has become more introspec Page 6, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION FEBRUARY 22, 2000
Let the refining and improving of your own life keep you so busy that you have little time to criticize others.
-H. Jackson Brown, Jr lnion mil The Liberty Good news for the cable-deprived Sometimes living on campus can be a lia moments. questions. They were all prepared for a wed bility. Despite all of the pluses — three meals One such moment was last Tuesday ding— complete with a unique fitted dress per day at the Reber-Thomas Dining Hall, night on that delightful channel, Fox. I hap —Just in case they were the lucky one to ion ample parking in The Pifand unlimited pened to visit some friends off-campus to gain the four carat ring and new SUV that opportunities to walk through the messy wash (and dry) my laundry and participate came with winning the contest, I mean... Virginia clay every spring in some serious study wedding. —one thing can hamper ing. My friendsI n the living room were dis Coleman's campaign your socialization into Then, "Who Wants to gusted at the parading women. We were American culture while Marry a Multi-Million astonished when they began the swimsult staying on campus at LU. aire" came on. contest The excuse — our bachelor wanted good for state and LU There Is no cable televi I laughed. I ques someone who was as comfortable on the sion. tioned the reality of the beach as he was. Jeff Coleman—a veteran of polities within the anilines of Liberty Univer Granted, sports fans program I was about to As the field whittled down, the living sity— Is setting his sights a little higher than the Student Government Associa miss many college basket watch. I was completely room crowd picked a winner. We chose tion. ball match-ups with the glued to the set for the Darva Conger, 34. It happened she was the Coleman, who will officially graduate from LU this May, is currently organiz absence of ESPN, espn2, next two hours. eventual wife. Conger was a Gulf War vet, ing his campaign for the Pennsylvania State Assembly. Already serving as a and Fox Sports Net, one efitisedwards I happened to catch, who liked to have fun and could eventually councilman in the Pennsylvania community of Apollo, he will be returning to can only hope—for the by accldenL one of the enjoy kids. Liberty on Feb, 24 in an attempt to rally the support of LU students. future of sports nuts at LU most quality moments We hope the marriage survives. However, His mission will be to not only Invite willing students to help him on his cam — that the new "LaHaye Lounge" will allow In television history. » reports have Rockwell looking for an annul paign, but to also Interest them In the political process in general. male students these necessary amenities on A newspaper report said 16 million of my ment already. It seems he was looking for "If LU grads are not In the forefront of politics, someone else's agenda is a 24-hour basis. And, of course, we must fellow Americans tuned in, and the number more fodder for his stand-up comedy act being defined," Coleman said. add the C-Span, MSNBC, CNN and other jumped to more than 20 million after "that The amazing thing about the entire event This prodding of the students towards the political arena could not have cable news networks that all political one game show" was over. was the faith of the women. Either society come ata better time. Since thlsyear alone will see the election of the presi junkies need to lead a well-balanced life. It was better than any game show whose has become so plastic that someone could dent, multiple congressional seats and many state pfflcials, now is definitely But, enough of the wish list Fortunately name they ripped off. It was more riveting prepare to marry a complete stranger with the time for students with political leanings to delve into the process. for the cable-deprived, the networks (and than any classic Duke-UNC match-up. It out ever breaking a sweat or people have too Thestate of Pennsylvania is fortunate to have someone of Coleman's Fox) provide quality television entertainment was more nostalgic than the "Dukes of Haz- much faith in a union backed by nothing character and determination seeking an office in its legislature. However, and no need for such delights at the Home zard" reunion. stronger than a vlewershlp higher than the this Liberty student's Impact won't stop there. Anyone that Coleman could and Garden network. And you don't need an Bit actor Jay Thomas, who was surpris Charles and Diana fete. possibly push to get involved—either in his campaign or another—will prove antenna—unless you live on my side of the ingly funny given his Job history, hosted the It was a sad commentary on life In Amer valuable. Maybe with a real-Ufe example of someone putting dreams into hall In my dorm. In that case, forget about show. It featured 50 women from around ica. action, more students will begin their Journeys to impact our nation's gov any television reception. It's Just fuzz. the country who volunteered for the chance For the hopelessly single (the apparent ernment in a Christ-honoring way. On nights when the homework Is tow, or to marry a complete stranger. Granted, the target of the show) there could be another absolutely everyone has deserted town for completely hidden man, who was watching opportunity. For those Liberty seniors yet the weekend, a lack of television can be from a cave on stage, was a multl-milllon- without that spring ring, fear not—staying New lounge seeks to rough. However, on certain special evenings, aire, so the title said. away from the culture here on campus students must put the textbooks aside and • Pockets ofRlck Rockwell's family and really lsnt that bad. make campus life better settle in for classic American television friends rated their answers to revealing It wasnt so long ago that Liberty students were required to wear class dress at all meals. And as recently as two-and-a-half years ago, on-campus students were not permitted to have televisions In their room—depriving Serving in the good and the bad them of the quality local programming we now enjoy. Someone said something to me the She is a dynamic and uplifting soul, and disabilities and how I was going to stay And now, as Liberty continues to aim at making the life of campus rest- other day that really struck me. While even though she is probably In the midst strong In my reliance upon God. dents as comfortable as possible— while at the same time ensuring a Christ- sitting at dinner, people at my table were of one her life's greatest hardships, she But through my situation and those centered environment remains intact-—there comes a new addition. Thanks discussing the last column I had In the remains firm In of my friends, I have seen the to the very generous support of Liberty benefactors Drs. Tim and Beverly Champion when one of them said, "Bill, her faith. amazing power of God exhib LaHaye, LU students will soon have yet another improvement to be thankful why Is it that your first few columns Another of the ited. Any Christian who has for. have been kinda negative?" stories I heard ever gone through a similar Their latest donation to Liberty has made It possible for a student lounge So then I started thinking about the about was the ordeal knows the phenome to be constructed oh the bottom floor of Dorm 13. The lounge will make It first few articles I've had In this semes death of the best non of which I speak. possible for all students—guys and girls—to have a place of recreation In an ter. Last week's column about the Los friend of one of the Now I know that by bring area of campus near their dorms. Angeles police force wasn't the most guys on my hall. ing all this up I'm risking the And while the cletails of what exactly the lounge will offer are yet to be uplifting piece of writing I've done. Also, During a testi continuance of my "negative decided oh, it is clear that whatever theammenltles, they will be a welcome my Jesse Jackson article the week prior mony time at hall column" streak, but that's addition to the ever-improving campus life of LU. was even less likely to leave readers with meeting, he had not what my point Is. a warm, fuzzy feeling on the Inside. the courage to It has become such a real Then of course, there was my first col stand up and illimurray ity to me that the closet of Quotes of the week: umn of the semester In which I told share his burden with all of us. And prayer Is the place where the work of about the accident I had last semester. even though It had been just a short God can flourish. It is there that all our "Be Imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, And while it ended on a good note, I was time ago that he himself heard the news, burdens can be laid down and that our just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sac Informed by some that It was a bit gory he was concerned enough to challenge heart can be left open for total examina rifice to God.* for their taste. us to spread God's plan of salvation to tion. Ephestans5:1-2 After reviewing all of that, I began all our friends. As he said, you never I understand that when we have wondering what I could write about know when the life of you or a loved one thrice-weekly Convocation services and "Avoid having your ego so close to yqur position that when your position next. Then, later that night, while will end. multiple religion-oriented classes, we falls, your ego goes with it." attending my dorm's hall meeting, the Lastly, It was brought to my attention can tend to grow apathetic to the simple -General Colin Powell topic came to me. that night that a guy In my prayer group functions of a daily walk with Christ. It was there that I heard some of the had also lost a friend earlier in the week. The common Christian messages about heartbreaking and thought-provoking Throughout our RHLM time, our hall personal devotion time and prayer lose stories of some guys on my hall and a meeting and our prayer group, I their Impact and can actually begin to girl In my sisterfdorm. I found their situ watched, as he remained strong In his bore us. Hi. ii m • Policies ations to be very Illuminating. commitment to God. He told me that But I would encourage all of you to For Instance*, I was Informed of a nat rather than be filled with sorrow, he was continually try to get something new out ion ural disaster that had bullied It's way claiming the Joy of the Lord throughout of the "same message" that we com Into the life of a jjlrl In my sister dorm. this trial. monly hear. As the guy on my hall The Champion encourages commu Last week, when tornadoes cut a path of As I listened to the stories of these reminded my dorm, you never know nity members to submit letters to the calamity throughout the state of Geor tragedies, I was reminded of my own what the future holds for your life. You 1971 University Blvd. editor on any subject. Letters should gia, her family was among those who time of struggle soon after my accident can only be certain that if you are serv Lynchburg, VA 24506 not exceed 400 words and must be lost everything they owned. In December. I remembered wondering ing God in the good times, He will help (804) 582-2124 typed and signed.The deadline is 6 This girl Is the type that when terrible how I was going to get through my situa you continue to serve Him In the bad. p.m. Wednesday. things happen, people say "why her?" tion, how I was going to cope with my Faculty Adviser Deborah Huff Letters and columns that appear Ad Director Ethan McCracken are the opinion of the author solely, Business Mgr. Cindy Siegmund not the Champion editorial board or Liberty University. if 11 p | What is something you'd like to Editor in Chief Chris Edwards All material submitted becomes the Assistant Editor Jessica Miller property of the Champion. The Champion reserves the right to see in the new DeMoss Center? SECTION EDITORS accept, reject or edit any letter Opinion Bill Murray received - according to the Cham- Life! Scott Romanoski pion sty|ebook, taste and the Liberty Sports Doug Stewart University mission statement. 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Production Anthony Homer 1997-1998 Photos by Jessica I'cterson FEBRUARY 22, 2000 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page 7 LU basketball preps for BSC By John Farel, reporter 1994, the Flames played number one seed North Carolina in the first round of the NCAA tourna For Liberty fans and college basketball fans ment. . . everywhere, the month of March is a momentous The Flames struggled last season going 4-23 time of the year. At the beginning of March, Divi overall. Despite its poor play during the regular sion I conferences begin tournament play. season LU nearly upset the host team last year in s. ..•.-. •• •• •••. v. Teams from around the nation vie for their the BSC tournament, losing to UNC Asheville only shot at the NCAA tournament and a 106-98. national championship. Thanks to a strong recruiting class, the For the Big Ten, ACC, Big East and SEC, con Flames are much improved over last season. Jl # i ference tournaments do not loom as large They have more out-of-conference wins than any because those teams can gain large bids through other team in the conference, including victories the NCAA selection committee. over James Madison, Richmond and Virginia However, for small divisions such as the Big Tech. South, winning the conference tournament is Currently Winthrop and Radford are tied for almost the only way to get into the NCAA tour first in the conference. As it stands now, those ney. two teams would have a first round bye in the The Big South tournament has been held at a BSC tournament. Winthrop won the tournament
varfety of locations since its beginning in 1986. last season. MICHELLE WARNER .The first men's tournament was held in This year the tournament will be held at the FIRE ON ICE — Liberty's Jeff Lowes (7) and Brandon Cross (17) gang up on a VMI skater on Friday night at the Savannah, Ga. and the women's in Radford, Va. Asheville Civic Center in Asheville, N.C. The Charleston Southern won the first men's tourna 6,000 seat arena will be the venue for both the Roanoke Civic Center. ment and Radford the first women's. men and women's tournaments. Since the tournament's inception, Charleston Both tournaments will take place March 2-4 Southern has won more men's tournaments (4) beginning on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. and will con LU hockey beats up on VMI and Radford more women's tournaments (9) than tinue throughout the day with the last game any other team in the conference. Entering the scheduled for 10 p.m. By Richard Armstrong, reporter Flames goals. '96-'97 season, Radford had won nine of the pre The women's bracket has eight teams and the Friday and Saturday nights marked the annual vious 10 BSC women's tournaments and seven men's has six. High Point and Elon are not yet ,J The smell of competition was in the air this past Alumni Weekend. Liberty invited it's hockey stars of the in succession. eligible for BSC tournament play in the men's weekend as the Liberty University hockey team played past to first watch it's current hockey stars, and then to However, the Lady Flames brought an end to bracket. 'two out of its three competitive games at the Roanoke play each other on Saturday night. the Highlanders juggernaut. Liberty's women The semi-final games begin at noon on Friday. Civic Center. The alumni enjoyed watching the Flames win over Jiave won the last three tournaments and sit The women's championship game will be played % The Thursday game matched up the Flames with Virginia Military Institute 11-3. alone at the top of the current league standings. on Saturday at 1 1 a.m. and will be aired on Fox \he talented Virginia Tech Hokies at the Ice Station. Saturday night featured experience versus youth as Liberty joined the Big South in '91-'92. Sports South. Coming into the game, it was apparent that the the alumni put up a good fight, challenging the Since then, the men's team has had some suc The men's final will be at 3:30 p.m. on ESPN. match-up would give LU control of its own playoff des younger Flames throughout the first two periods. cess of its own, winning the tournament in 1994 tiny. With a win, Liberty could earn a bye in the first The lead changed hands multiple times until about and reaching the finals in 1996 and 1997. In round of the ACCHL tournament. eight minutes left in the third period when the Flames J However, it was the Hokies who stole the Liberty reeled off four goals in a row to put the game out of thunder by posting a 5-2 victory. reach for the alumni. With the game tied at 1 -1, Virginia Tech exploded The alumni weekend went really well, basically just with three consecutive goals to get on top 4-1. for fun, see some old friends. It was a real success for Liberty mounted a small comeback early in the the school and the hockey program," captain Jeff third period, but VT proved too powerful as the Hokies Lowes said. ousted the penalty stricken Flames with a late, power The present players won the game 12-7. The play goal to seal the deal. Flames now turn their attention to arch-enemy Vir Jeff Lowes led the way for LU by scoring both of the ginia. The game is set for Feb. 22 at 10:45 p.m. March Ma 1 '<••; * >V. 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OH l/ll okYION OH 4(15 COLUMBUS. OH 4/lt CRIHO BAPIOS. Ml 4/20 FORI WIYNE. IB 4/21 IROIkRtPOLlS IB 4/23 DLIROII Ml till PfORIk It 4/28 kMIS Ik 473 ChlCkf.O, it 4/lOMIRBClPOllS. MB S/2 OULOtH. MB • 5/4 OMkHk. BE Iff Slunk fkllS. SO 5/1 HINDI. BO 3/8 RAPID CITY SO 5/9 Bill IHGS, Ml 5/11 8DISI 10 5/l2P0RIlkN0 MlCl) . Smith "I 5/13 SIAIItE spftsupdate Ce£j Oldsmobile D*U/e t* M*At4. MAJ+U** Compiled from the Associated Press 1999-2000 Big South Conference Men's Basketball Recent Results Through games of February 18, 2000 2/12 Uherty 5R. ConKlnl Cnroltnii 52 Hon 73, UNC Anhrvtllr (3 Big Smith Standings Winlhrop 60. Ihfth Voint 55 DJ takes Daytona 500 Cniif'ereruc Overall Other 2/14 lihtm 76. Charleston Southern 60 Rtldfnrd IS. Coastal fnrollnn 72 The clock was licking in the Dale Jarrett garage this morn Team Pet. \\ L l\l. Home Road Neil Streak yv Wtilhnp t), ElmSS ing. The No. 88 Quality Care Ford remained on blocks during Winthrop 9 .818 17 7 .708 12-1 5-6 0-0 W6 .625 2/16 IWnMiropS?, Eton 81 (OT) the pre-raee inspections due to damage sustained Saturday in a Rail lord 9 .818 15 9 8-1 6-7 l-l W2 7ft?/i Point 73, Liberty 65 Coastal Carolina 6 .545 9 15 .375 5-4 4-11 0-0 L2 "Happy Hour" crash. .440 9-2 0-0 Italics Ditiolts tiotni Ttatn Elon 5 .455 II 14 2-12 L2 llolil ilennli's Conference n»me About four hours later, the car pulled into Victory Lane with limb Point 5 .455 II 14 .440 8-2 2-11 1-1 Wl Jarrett's third win in the Daytona 500. UNC Ashevillc .400 6 .261 6-3 0-14 0-0 LI 4 17 Upcoming Games According to Jarrett, his crew did the real work and were the I iberty 4 .333 14 II .560 10-3 4-8 0-0 LI 2/23 I'NCA nl rtinrleslon So. 7:30pm key ingredient behind the victory. "Man these guys did such an Charleston Southern .182 6 18 .250 6-4 0-12 0-2 L3 Liberty at Kton »:00|mi Winlhrop nl CouUl (TV-FSS) 8-.O0pm incredible job on this race car," Jarrett said from Victory Lane. 2/24 Rn,iror,l il llisli Point 7:00pm 2/26 tlNf Aslieville nl Winlhrop 4:00pm "From where we were yesterday afternoon at about 4 p.m., to Player of the Week Rookie of the Week High Point at Eton 7:00pm Jason WHlloms, Radford, Junior, I\ Htociensburp. Md. Andre Smith. UNC Ashevillc, Freshman. G, Miami, Ha. Charleston So. at Coastal 5:30pm get here? It's just unbelievable." Williams scored a game-high 26 points against Winthrop. 20 of Smith set a career high tn points with 20 against I,iberty anil then (TV.WWMB) which came in the first half. He also grabbed eight boards and hit tied it with 20 points at Elon. He was 7-of-0 from the field and 6- Radford al l.theriv ft:00pm four three-pointers against the liagles He shot 7-of-ll from the of-6 from the free throw line against the Ramcs with three assists (TV.3VDRL) field against Charleston Southern, scoring 20 points in the win. Wil and seven steals. The seven steals lied a school record. He then Bold denotes Conference name Cremins hangs it up liams shot 48 percent from the field and averaged 23 points and went 4-of-7 from the three-point line and 4-of-4 from the free throw seven rebounds for the week. line versus Elon. www.IiigSouthSports.com The white-haired coach who took Georgia Tech's woeful program 1999-2000 Big South Conference Women's Basketball to national prominence before watching it fall into mediocrity the Recent Results past four years, announced Friday he will retire at the end of the 1/12 Liberty «.'. t INC Astuvffla 49 Through gomes of February 18, 2000 Ceaml Carolina 54. U.RII Paint Jft season. Big South Standings 2/1J Winthrop 77. Radf-inl 50 Throughout the past four seasons, Bobby Cremins' teams have 2/14 Charltston Southern 70. Mi«li Polnl 55 Conference O verall Other struggled with a 18-41 record in the ACC. The dwindling record has Cttatal Carolina 75» Eton 62 Team W L Pet. L PeL Home Road Neil Streak led to rumors of Cremins removal if this year's team did not make it 2/16 SC AM Tj, Ch»ttcKtnn Southern 63 Liberty 9 2 .818 17 7 .708 10-3 6-2 1-2 W5 to the NCAA tournament. 2/17 Hbtrt) H2. Wiiilltnip 42 Radford 8 3 .727 10 14 .417 5-5 3-6 2-2 1.1 Italia Dtnotti lli-me Team Coastal Carolina 7 4 .636 16 8 .667 10-2 5-6 1-0 Wl Rniil tJtnntCfl CbtlfiTtlKl rum UNC Ashevillc 5 5 .500 6 15 .286 2-7 4-8 0-0 LI Winlhrop 5 6 .455 9 15 .375 6-6 2-8 l-l LI Upcoming Games Elon 4 7 .364 11 13 .458 5-6 5-7 1-0 L3 Sanders owes $1.8 million Charleston So. 3 8 .273 7 15 .318 4-5 2-9 1-2 LI 2/1} Charitstnn Sn. ut UNC AshtvflU 7:00pm An arbitrator ailed Tuesday that retired running back Barry LihmyatKloii 5:45pm High Point 2 8 .200 5 18 .217 2-8 3-9 0-1 L8 Winlhrop ut Coastal Carolina 5:00pm Sanders must pay back $ 1.833 million of his $ 11 million signing Kailfnnl ut lliuli Potnl 7:00pm bonus. 2/26 I'NC Astitvtlle at Winthrop tt30pm Player of the Week Rookie of the Week IliKli Point at Elmi 4l30ptH The Lions wanted Sanders to return $7.37 million of the Charleston So. at Cftaatal Carolina 3:00pm Cat rice Morton. Radford. Junior, G, Castle Ilayncm. N.C. Michelle Frickc, Liberty. Freshman. F, Maple (Jrovc. Minn. Radford at Liberty (TVAVDRL) 6t00pm Morton scored a career-high 25 points against Charleston Southern, 17 Fricke averaged a double-double this week, helping the I.adv Flames to bonuses he received in 1997. Sanders offered to pay half, or $5.5 Boltl rlrlioli", Cnnlrrrnrr pinif of which came in the second halt against the Bucs. She sunk 11 of tier consecutive Rig South victories. Stie scored 1? points, while nulling down million, if the Lions would release him and allow him to play else career-high 13 attempts from the free throw line and dished out live In rebounds against Coastal Carolina. She led the charge against UNC assists to lead. 1 lorton led Radford agaiast Winthrop. scoring 16 points. Asheville, scoring 17 points and 11 reboundv Fricke sliot 65.0 percent where. Sanders is currently only 1.458 yards shy of breaking Walter www.BigSouthSports.com from the field this week, while recording her 1 ilth and sixth double-double. Pay ton's NFL career rushing record of 16,726 yards. Coming soon: The OUtfUUt tuu< U Yitntl M*J**n Svuf^UMtl Knter to Win: Final Four Tickets or a Free One-Year Car Lease ) Oldsmobile A Ray Lewis out on bond In Atlanta, GA., Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis was escorted out of the Fulton County Jail Tuesday, after he was released on $1 million bond. Lewis is free for the first time since Jan. 31, when he was charged with murdering two men after the Super Bowl. Great minds all According to his attorney Ed Garland, the next step for Lewis have one thing is to prove his innocence. "The next step is to get him acquit in common: ted," Garland said. They read. Dallas Seminary is coming to town! Wednesday & Thursday, March 1-2,2000 Wingate Hotel, Lee Room (Across from Campus) Join us for a Pizza Party Thursday Evening at 6 PM Wingate Hotel, Lee Room Door Prizes will be given out To set up an appointment with a representative call the Dallas Seminary Admissions Office at 1-800-992-0998 www.dts.edu FEBRUARY 22, 2000 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page 9 Karcher: Pittsburgh native to start March 1 Continued from page 1 energetic staff to do that," Graham said. already In place and knew very little about, Karcher said he hopes to also tap Into the current team, he said spring practice because the process was confidential, the Christian high schools around the country would begin in late March, after spring other names would not be released. while selling potential of his pro-style break. Karcher was set to meet with the assistant offense to Improve recruiting efforts. When asked during the press conference coaches last weekend to determine their "I think ...from the athletic perspective about the recent Liberty teams who were future with the program. ... we will be exciting enough and mar beset by preseason hype, Karcher said he Graham said Karcher's experience, ketable enough, especially In key posi felt the program had no where to go but up. mixed with his young age and potential, tions. In time, people will want to come "I don't believe that Liberty is very far off made him the pick to grow with the pro play quarterback here. Receivers will want from being a consistent Division I-AA con gram. to play receiver here. We can say (to tender, year In and year out," Karcher said. "We see him as a very good football recruits)'you could go to X University ... Karcher also said he hopes io move his coach on the way up ... we felt it was and that's a good place, or you can come family — wife Pauline, and children Austin, Important to get somebody who hadn't here and be a person of vision," Karcher age 11, Kelly, 9, Katie, 7 and Clay, 3 — to experienced being there ...we want his said. Lynchburg by the end of the school year. enthusiasm, his energy because we feel the Karcher will begin March 1, Graham main thing we need to improve on Is said. While the new coach said he was very recruiting. It takes a young guy and an unfamiliar with the player personnel Ladies: team earns two game lead in the Big South Continued from page 10 to the easy 40-pointvictory. work on. "I think our team is really confident LU head coach Carey Green was more than right now and that is really good. We have to second chance layup and then rejected two Impressed with the overall performance of his work on the turnovers and the free throws Winthrop shots to bring the initial 20 minutes team. "I am so pleased. There are so many really need to Improve," Green said. JOHN FISHER. to a close. Liberty led at the half 48-21. areas that really stand out In this particular The combination of an LU win and a Rad FLY LIKE AN EAGLE — Lfcerty sophomore guard Chris Caldwell has The Lady Flames defense came out strong game," Green said. ford loss to Elon over the weekend puts Liberty posted 18 points in both of the team's Big South Conference games. yet again in the second half by not allowing One of the statistics that stood out the most in a two game lead In first place. With the two Winthrop to score until Karen Martin broke the was the passing game in which Liberty finished game conference advantage, LU looks to be a Ice with two free throws at the 15:11 minute with 25 assists. "When you have that many lock for the regular season Big South crown as Caldwell fits role perfectly mark. assists usually people are taking some pretty well as the number one seed in the BSC tour With the Lady Eagles faced with scoring good shots. Consequently, we shot 56 percent nament By Tarant Judge, reporter team to be able to move up to problems, Liberty went on a 9-2 run high from the field," Green said. "We are making The Lady Flames played at High Point on the top of the Big South ranks. lighted by Young's driving layup that put LU up those extra passes and that is good to see." Monday night and now have a week off until LU sophomore guard Chris "So far our season has been 57-23. According to Green, the Lady Flames are they return home for the regular season finale Caldwell is one of only three a disappointment Come tour Winthrop and Liberty played evenly down playing with the most confidence they have all against the Radford Lady Highlanders on Feb. returning players from last nament time we should be able the stretch but the Lady FLames marched on year but there are still things that they need to 26 at 6 p.m. year's basketball team. to make a run at the Big Sou th Caldwell, a Houston, Texas Championship," Caldwell said. native, has been able to give the Caldwell, who Is averaging Flames a dependable bench an impressive 10,2 in BSC play Softball: team picks up first win of the season against Maryland player that can come in to the this season is accepting a role Continued from page 10 man Kim Johnson and a single by Hagan up nine hits and four earned runs. game and get quality playing that fits him perfectly. to load the bases. Terry wrapped things up The Lady Flames return home today to two hits over seven innings, while posting with a bases-clearing triple to drive in three play Norfolk State at 2 p.m. Liberty then time without allowing his team Tm in the game to give the seven strikeouts and Issuing one walk. runs. heads out for a road trip to Chattanooga tomlssabeat. team a lift here and there," In Friday afternoon's competition, it was Inge secured the complete-game victory, Tenn. for the Sonic Chanllenge Feb. 26-27. The 6'1 sophomore has Caldwell said. a split decision as Liberty picked up a win striking out five and giving up three walks The Lady Flames will face opponents such received many awards over his if1 can give the team 10 against the number 27-ranked Maryland to hold up the defensive end for the Lady as Temple University, Marshall University, career and hopes to continue points and five steals in the Terrapins. The Lady Flames also dropped Flames. Kentucky University, Tennessee- his success on the court at LU. game, 1 am doing my job. That a game against the Campbell Fightin' Four unlikely Liberty errors put Chattanooga University and the University "1 have s6 many trophies Is the duty of the poin t guard,; Camels. Campbell over the top as it picked up the of Connecticut. from small to big. The Lord has to come in and elevate the pace The Lady Flames jumped out to an early 6-1 victory over the Lady Flames. Liberty's The Lady Flames don't return home blessed me with so much that of the game," Caldwell said. lead against the Terrapins. Wyrick hit a only run was scored in the sixth inning. again until March 2, when they face off double in the first inning and junior first Freshman righthanded pitcher Shannon against St. Bonaventure at 2 p.m. my family had to place my tro Caldwell is a physical educa baseman and catcher Meredith Hollylield Seely took the complete game loss, giving phies In another rooiri so the tion major and plans to become followed with a two-run homer to house wouldn'tlook so tacky," a basketball coach at either the give Liberty the early 2-0 lead. Caldwell said. high school or college level after The lead was extended in the According to Caldwell, the graduation at Liberty. third inning when Hollyfield hit Flames must Improve as a single, followed by a walk from KROGER PLUS sophomore catcher and first base 1 fit Drug SHOPPERS CARD! 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Call 582-2128 Copyright 2000 Kroger Mid-Atlantic We reserve the right to limit quantities hjone^old too'ealets m Wttitti MENS BASKETBALL UDIES BASKETBALL 2/23 at Elon, 5:45 •2/23 at Elon, 5:45 £~^\ Champion j 2/26 Radford at LU, 8:30 •2/26 Radford at LU, 6 SOFTBALL BASEBALL 2/22 Norfolk State at LU, 2 •2/22 Richmond at LU, 2:30 2/25-27 Sonic Challenge at •2/25 at Virginia, 3 Chattanooga, Tenn. 2/26 UMBC (DH) at LU, noon TRACK & FIELD 2/22 VCU Pentathlon at Richmond SportMen's basketbals l team struggles _^L By Tim HollandFEBRUAR, reporter Y 22, 2000 - Yet, PAGthe FlameE s wer10e unabl e to continue the Following their match-up with Elon, Liberty hosts momentum with a 74-65 loss to High Point. Radford on Feb. 26 In their season finale. A win With only two games remaining before the Big The Flames trailed by five at halftlme and weren't over Radford could be a huge confidence booster for South Conference Tournament, the men's basket quite able to put together the run that they needed the men heading Into the tournament, since Radford ball team continues to struggle. With a win over in order to win the game. presently leads the Big South. Charleston Southern and a loss against High Point, They were out-rebounded 38-31 and had only six Currently, the men are seventh In the conference, the men's conference record now stands at 4-8. assists. Perhaps the most telling statistic was free- but because both Elon and High Point aren't eligible On Valentine's Day evening, the Flames played throw shooting, the Flames shot an a dismal 6-17 for tournament play until next year. Liberty would host to the Buccaneers of Charleston Southern. Lib from the line. Liberty was once again led by Carl be the fifth in the tournament. The Flames could Holland erty shot 40 percent from the field in the first half; Williams and Chris Caldwell with 20 and 18 points conceivably move up and snare the fourth seed, but and yet fell behind by a score of 35-30. respectively, but was unable to get the much needed the four and five seed will play each other in the first Though they didn't shoot much better in the sec victory. round anyway. Tourney Time ond half, the men were able to create 16 steals and Geordie Cullen, whom the Flames held to two Though not guaranteed, it looks as If the men will force 24 turnovers. They outscored Charleston points in their previous meeting, led the Panthers face UNC-Ashevllle in the first round. With March Madness looming Southern 46-25 in the second half and went on to with 19 points and six rebounds. Liberty split the season series with Asheville and just around the corner, both the win 76-60. Mantas Ignatavicius also burned the Flames with has bowed out to the Bulldogs in the tournament men's and women's basketball The Flames were led by Carl Williams, Chris 14 points, five assists and five rebounds. The loss the past two seasons. teams are preparing for the Big Caldwell and Maurice Watkins who combined for 41 kept the men In seventh place In the conference UNC-Ashevllle will once again host this year's South Tournament. However, both points and 13 steals. standings. tournament, which essentially gives them home teams will be going in with com Following their impressive defensive performance The Flames next game is on Wednesday evening court advantage throughout the entire Big South pletely different challenges. against the Buccaneers, the Flames traveled to High at Elon College. Tournament. The Lady Flames began the sea Point on Wednesday night looking to sweep the sea Liberty lost to the Fighting Christians earlier this son in a bit of a funk with losses to son series from the Panthers. year at the Vines Center 78-74. schools such as Virginia Tech, Campbell and Kentucky. While these teams aren't exactly pushovers, a 5-5 start is not what LU Softball we've come to expect from our LU devours Lady Eagles Ladies' team. Since that point, the women have begins '00 gone an impressive 12-2, and have scored solid wins over Wake Forest By Doug Stewart, sports editor campaign at and West Virginia. The Lady Flames are once again on track for the num The Liberty University women's ber one seed in the Big South Tour basketball team is making a dash Triangle Classic nament. for the finish line at the perfect The most impressive thing about time of the year. With only one Lady Flames win two of five in the women's team has been its abil game remaining on its regular sea weekend tournament in N.C. ity to blend veteran experience with son schedule, the Lady Flames its upstart freshman players. It has have pulled ahead of the competi also shown a balanced scoring tion and are in sole possession of By Leneta Lawing, reporter attack with four players averaging first place In the Big South Confer double-figures. They are peaking at ence standings. After having the season opener cancelled last the right time, and will hopefully be With a decisive 82-42 victory Saturday due to inclement weather, the Liberty University Lady Flames softball team headed to dancing again this year come over Wlnthrop (9-15, 5-6) on Raleigh, N.C. Friday to play in the Triangle March. Thursday night, Liberty has Classic. Having been to the tournament proved that they are and always In Saturday night's competition, the Zips of the past three years, the Lady have been the conferences top Akron shut down Liberty. The Zips tallied 15 runs Flames have plenty of big-game team. "I think we have always in five innings to hand the Lady Flames a 15-3 experience. They played three top 25 been the elite team In the Big loss and end Liberty's tournament on a sour note. teams this year, and should be South. The win tonight proved Earlier In the day, the Kansas Jayhawks shutout undaunted by whomever they face that to be true," sophomore guard Liberty 6-0. in the tournament. Rachel Young said. Despite the two losses by LU, the Lady Flames I think the women have a legiti Liberty and Wlnthrop came Into broke the scoreless silence in the seventh inning against Boston University to chalk one up In the mate shot to pull off an upset in the the key match-up with the hot JOHN FISHER win column with a 1-0 victory. The Lady Flames tournament this year. The selection hand. Both teams rode four game FLYIN' HIGH — Dena Kisselava goes up for the shot in Thursday advanced to the single-elimination round of the committee has to recognize the fact winning streaks into the game. nights competition against Winthrop University. tournament with the win. that they've been to the tournament Wlnthrop rocked the confer In the match-up with the Jayhawks, freshman the past three years. ence standings with an Impressive Just as Fricke said, Liberty The Lady Flames assault upon outfielder Allison Terry led the Lady Flames in hit Watch out Sweet Sixteen. 77-50 victory over Radford, a team struck early often and led the Lady the Lady Eagles continued with a ting, going 2-for-3 with a double. Freshman third The men are another story. By that the Lady Flames had already Eagles 17-4 only fiveminute s into new lineup of Becky Blesch, Irene baseman Cheryl Wyrlck went 1-for-l and reached beginning the year with quality vic lost to only five days before the the game. Fricke got the LU train Sloof, Merlbeth Feenstra, Miranda twice on two hit by pitch. Junior right handed pitcher Amy Cslder claimed tories over James Madison, Rich game with LU. Liberty shredded rolling with a 12-footer and a three Kettery and Sarah Farley. Blesch the loss, giving up 10 hits in 5 1/3 innings. Csider mond and Virginia Tech, the Flames through Its last three conference point shot from the top of the key wasted no time etching her name was able to strike out one and successfully yield had the campus buzzing about their opponents by an amazing 26.3 to give her team a 5-0 lead only Into the scoring column as the only four earned runs. chances to make the Held of 64. point average. one minute In. University of Alabama transfer hit In the seventh Inning of the matchup with the However, unlike the Lady Flames The Lady Flames had Jumped LU caught Wlnthrop off guard an 18-foot jump shot and a base Lady Terriers of Boston University, sophomore they have struggled since confer on top In its last three games by with a flurry of steals that turned line Jumper to give LU a 37-15 plnch-hltter Natalie Hagan singled to left and ence play began. Poor shooting and exhibiting a quick strike offense Into easy layups for the Lady advantage. moved to second on a fielding error. Freshman multiple turnovers have cost the and a feisty half-court press that Flames. Farley also got Into the act of Sarah Hartley returned to the game and advanced to third when junior Lisa Jones singled. team time and time again as it has frazzled the opposition. Liberty showed to be the supe bashing the Lady Eagles with 5:22 Wyrlck stepped to the plate and found a hole in tried to regain the drive it had at the According to LU freshman rior team with crisp passing and left In the opening half by canning left field. The umpire called a ground-rule double beginning of the season. Michelle Fricke, the game plan an off-balance 20-foot turn good shooting on the offensive end and Hartley scored to put the only run on the The Flames have somehow found would not change much against of the court as well. Elena Kissel- around with only one second left board and give the Lady Flames the victory. a way to rank first in the conference Wlnthrop. "We don't want anyone eva Ignited the crowd with a steal on the 35 second shot clock. The Liberty attack was based on superb pitch In offensive rebounding yet they to get into the groove. By getting and a perfect pass to Sharon Wtlk- Feenstra finished the half off In ing and terrific fielding by its infield. Senior left rank last In defensive rebounding. out in front early on, we can get erson who rolled In the layup at style as the 6-7 center scored on a handed pitcher Leslie Inge claimed her second They also shoot a conference-low them out of their game," Fricke the 13:30 mark to stretch the lead shutout victory of the season. Inge allowed 63.7 percent from the free-throw said. to21-4. Please see LADIES, page 9 line. They lead the league In steals ^;>«,:.:;v.^,;,i:::;„,;;;.-::.;,,i^.. ,.. w:Vw, Please see SOFTBALL, page 9 and have stretches where they absolutely shut teams down. How- ever.they have yet to do It on a con sistent basis. There Is no doubt the men have Liberty baseball team opens with split the talent to compete with any of the Big South schools, but they must By Brooke Herrmann, assL sports editor ish the eighth inning with a total of six putting six runs on the board includ Innings. Transfer Junior closer Dan find a way to mesh before the confer runs. ing a triple by Monahan, doubles by Valentin held Wake Forest (3-2) to ence tournament begins. They host A 400-foot blast by senior catcher Freshman Rich Harrell (1-0) earned senior Anthony Pennlx, and freshman only one hit and no runs to close the Radford, currently the top seed on Scottie Scott fired up the Flames (1-1) the win on the mound for the Flames, Matt Hagan. game. the 26th. A win against the High to a come from behind season opening and sophomore Josh Brey was cred In the bottom of the first, senior "It wasn't that we got complacent, landers would be the confidence win against UNCG, 8-6, in Thursday's ited with the save after ending a Brian Harrell made his debut back on we just made some mistakes. We'll get booster that the Flames desperately competition at Greensboro. UNCG (2-2) rally by striking out two. the mound after shoulder surgery. it done all year long, we Just didn't get need. Things heated up on the field as the Brian Adams started the game. Kurt The first Inning I was klnda tenta it done today," coach Dave Pastors They have a tough road ahead of snow and Ice melted off the Flames Reese also pitched three innings, tive, Just getting back In the swing of said. them in order to advance to the bats as they rallied in six runs during striking out three. things, alter the first one I felt like 1 The Flames play their home opener NCAA Tournament, but they defi the eighth inning to take the lead. Liberty Jumped on top of Wake For klnda got In my groove," Harrell said. today at 2:30 p.m. against Richmond. nitely have the ability to do 1L For Freshman Joey Monahan led off est early on Saturday only to end up Harrell pitched the first three They continue their season Wednes thern to move on for the first lime the eighth with his first collegiate hit, two runs short when the ninth rolled innings but was taken out due to high day when they play UVa. at home, and since 1994 they will have to recap and scored on a single by freshman around. The Flames fell 9-7 to the pitch count. then UVa. away on Friday at 3 p.m. ture their early season momentum, Keith Butler one batter later to pull Demons, as the Liberty offense Just Sophomore Alex Dooley stepped on The Flames return home for a dou- but don't count the Flames out just within three. couldn't retaliate after a Demon sixth to the mound giving up two runs in bleheader against UMBC on Saturday yet. The Flames continued their offen Inning rally. two innings. Senior Darren Adams (0- beginning at noon. sive rally against the Spartans to fin Liberty came out strong in the first 1) got the loss after pitching only two nm