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This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Liberty University School Newspaper at DigitalCommons@Liberty University. It has been accepted for inclusion in 1998 -- 1999 by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@Liberty University. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Liberty University, Lynchburg, Va. Tuesday, December 8,1998 Vol. 16, No. 12 THE LIBERTY HAMPI NATIONAL National controversy touches TRBC u D T Kansas pastor protests church, Falwell over remarks about homosexuals BY RICK BOYER The Rev. Fred Phelps of Westboro to be preached to. He needs to be Phelps cited several Scripture pas Former Gov. Allen will Editor in Chief Baptist Church in Topeka, Kan. reminded." sages and a sermon by early brought his anti-homosexual crusade His complaint with Falwell and American preacher Jonathan run for Senate in 2000 Thomas Road Baptist Church was to the doorstep of TRBC Just two days BJU has to do with their preaching Edwards that he said buttress his Former Virginia Governor George Allen the scene of an unusual protest after also picketing the strictly funda the message that God loves everyone, point, though he did not explain why announced Saturday he would explore a run for Sunday morning Nov. 29. About 15- mentalist Bob Jones University in and yet hates their sins. Phelps he feels God hates one group of sin the United States Senate In 2000. 20 demonstrators, including several Greenville, S.C. believes God hates the sinner as well. ners more than another. Running under the Republican banner, Allen children, carried signs denouncing Demonstrators carried signs with "It's a great evil to say that God loves Falwell spokesman Mark DeMoss will attempt to oust Democrat Charles S. Robb. Rev. Jerry Falwell and the Southern such slogans as "God hates fags," fags," Phelps said. "That's a profound was disgusted by the protest. "I did Allen's first step Is the formation of an Baptist Convention. But the demon "Judas Falwell" and "Your pastor Is theological statement. This nation not know anything like that existed in exploratory committee. A steeper challenge Is strators' identity was the most lying." Phelps said he came to needs that message more than oxy raising funds for his attempt Under Federal elec unusual part of the event. Lynchburg because "Falwell needs gen, water or bread." Please see ACTIVISTS, on Page 6 tion laws, unlike Virginia, private giving Is limited.
Warm weather hurts local Chancellor business, Christmas spirit endows new The unseasonable weather In Virginia recently has made a deep Impact on Christmas prepara O Christmas Tree scholarship tions and businesses. Real animals The state, Including the city of Lynchburg, is currently under a burning ban. This hampers enliven annual BY JASON INGRAM some types of Christmas decorations, including Champion Reporter lumlnaria, which are candles in bags anchored event at TRBC by •sand. Liberty students who were Also, while behind In snowmaklng, Wlntergreen BY CHRIS EDWARDS adversely affected by last year's Ski Resort will open on Dec 11. News Editor sweeping scholarship cutbacks now have a new way to help pay After 28 consecutive years ol for their college education. College students taking producing the "Living Jerry Falwell Ministries Christmas Tree" at Thomas announced Friday that it will be longer to earn diploma' Road Baptist Church (TRBC), offering a new scholarship to A recent USA Today report says the number those involved must have Liberty students as a means of of college students In America graduating In attempted every new thing they offsetting the rising cost of five years or less has hit an all-time low. could think of by now, right? attending college. In 1997, 52.8 percent of students earned Well, how about live camels, Nicole Spencer, president of the degrees in five years or less, compared with falling snow and a dynamic Liberty Broadcasting Network, the 57.5 percent in 1983, according to statistics new real-life mountain set, division of JFM that will award the from ACT. „ along with a complete dramat scholarship to students, said that The decline Is attributed to the fact that 42 ic gospel presentation, making the decision to offer LU students percent of students now attend school part-time. this edition of the "Tree" one of funding from outside the university the best ever. was a simple one. On Wednesday night Dec. "As a ministry, we want to be able 2, a capacity crowd of Liberty to offer scholarships to students Drug documentary found University students was above what they get from the uni treated to a free taste of this versity," Spencer said. faked after investigation year's production at the Dubbed the JFM Scholarship, the Portions of a British documentary that TRBC auditorium. grant will be awarded to students won eight national and International awards Using the theme "Beyond the based on factors such as leadership were faked, according to an article In Season," Director Robbie Hlner ability, testimony, academic standing London's "Guardian." devised the first half of the pro and financial need. The scholarship The Connection" claimed there was a new duction around the gathering will be awarded for either one or two heroin route from Colombia to Britain. and celebration of family and semesters and the number of schol CBS showed the film on its popular program friends during Christmas time arships awarded will be determined "60 Minutes." The show plans to air the latest at the Snowdrift Ski Lodge. by available funds. The amount of findings on its Dec. 13 program. The second half of the pro each scholarship will be determined duction illustrates the reenact- by the number of recipients selected. ment of the entire life of Christ. Spencer said that the funding for Missouri man found guilty In previous years, the life of the scholarships is made available Christ was followed Just to the by gifts from various donors, includ of attempt to kill son manger scene. This is the first ing members of the Board of Regents A Missouri man will face 15 years to life for year Christ has come out from and the 15,000 Club, a group of attempting to kill his illegitimate 11-month-old the tomb on stage. donors dedicated to providing the son by Injecting him with blood tainted by the The complete gospel story is funds necessary to "train young AIDS virus through a needle. an expansion Hiner has want champions for Christ." Brian Stewart, 32, of St Charles, plans to ed for a long time, according to Students interested in the JFM appeal the conviction of first-degree assault. George Bleri from the TRBC Scholarship must fill out an applica tion and provide a written essay of Stewart was trying to avoid making child sup music department. SHAWN bLORIOOB port payments. "Robbie Just kept telling 500 words or less describing the The boy, now seven, suffers from AIDS and Is us this year he wanted to CAMELS CAME TOO - A baby camel parades down the aisle with the wise men applicant's future goals; an official, being kept alive by drugs given around the clock. make It a clear part of the during "Beyond the Season", this year's production of the Living Christmas Tree certified high school transcript a presentation," said Bleri. at TRBC. Sheep and other animals were also used for the first time this year. written letter of reference from the "We've had it (the entire applicant's pastor and a financial Bradley, Ashcroft look to gospel) in other years, but it has Creating an equal stir during the the auditorium. There a baby camel aid worksheet. not been this compact." performance was the addition of the fought crowd noise and fright to Applications for the scholarship the White House in 2000 Student reaction was positive. "I live animals. The production utilized walk on stage. are available at the LBN offices, Missouri Sen. John Ashcroft apparently will enjoyed the performance tremen live camels, goats, sheep, horses "I thought the camels were great I located at the old TransAmerica announce his candidacy for the next presidential dously. It helped to convey the Joy and birds. Most noticeable were the have never seen a camel up close InService building below the election, along with a run to retain his Senate seat ous aspect of Christianity illustrat camels. As the wise men paraded to before," said Suzie Barnett, who Reber-Thomas Dining Hall. All Ashcroft, who will run as a Republican, spoke at ing the birth and resurrection of our see the baby Jesus during the attended the event. information must be returned to Liberty University last fall. Savior," said freshman Jonathon manger scene, the attention of the LBN before 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. On the Democratic side, former Sen. Bill Bradley Allen afterwards. ground floor focused on the back of Please see ANIMALS, on Page 5 18 for the applicant to be consid has formed an exploratory committee to begin rais ered for the scholarship. ing money for a possible campaign. Bradley, from New Jersey, will challenge the cur rent front-runner, Vice President Al Gore. Contemporary artists storm Vines
BY JKNNH-KK PAUI.KS 3 waiting for the doors to open. Champion Reporter The crowd definitely got Its WEATHER money's worth, with a show that C 0 R N E R The finale in the Student Life lasted more than three hours. concert series for the fall semes The Waiting started the concert ter had quite a precedent to best. off singing Its hits and added a Michael W. Smith wowed audi song from Its upcoming album U|| • • VI ences in September as he opened called "Unphased," available Dec. iiuiiiMiiiii his "Live the Life" tour in 12. They also told a story about a 'lilllllWllll Liberty's Vines Center. lady named Guadalope who lived in"!;*!'!! World-class guitarist Phil in a shack. The lead singer Tuesday: Wednesday: Keaggy thrilled the Schilling reported that 36,000 people Showers. Sunny. Center crowd in October with would die during the concert of High: 62 Low: 53 High: 47 Low: 37 Wes King and Out of the Grey starvation and asked the audi teaming up to rock the crowd as ence to consider helping a child. well. Then Third Day came on to the But no concert was more antic stage and performed some of their ipated than the return of one of songs, such as "Alien" and Christian music's best live "Consuming Fire." The thousands shows. And the Newsboys, along ol people were Jumping around and with Third Day and The Waiting, clapping their hands in unison. Thursday: Friday: did not disappoint. The band also had a praise and MATTHJUUO Sunny. Partly cloudy. Hundreds of people lined up worship set, which included its FLIPPIN' OUT — Newsboys lead singer Peter Furler (right) and drummer High: 55 Low: 32 High: 51 Low: 29 outside the Vines Center well Duncan Phillips stand on a drum stand which tilted them toward the audience before 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. Please see CHRISTIAN, Page 5 during Thursday night's show. Third Day and The Waiting also performed. Page 2, Liberty Champion Tuesday, Decembers, 1998 Debate stands third at midseason divisional win. Overall, the team national championships over University of Virginia's library two LU's young squad won twice as many speaker them. But In the past couple of or three days a week. And the awards as any other school com years they've had outstanding team members have more than encouraged by peting recruiting classes and theyVe Just a strong work ethic ort their Over the course of the season received large donations." side. high national rank Emory has the luxury of partici On balance, though, the young The thing that they're up pating In more tournaments than LU squad Is performing very well. against is the thing that our pro BY BILL MEYER Liberty. All teams are allowed to The team, which has only two gram has always been up against, Champion Reporter choose eight records from their Juniors and no seniors, has sur which makes what the Lord has strongest tournaments. Of course, passed O'Donnell's expectations. been able to do here truly a mira WiWtt h the season nearing Its mid teams that can travel to a large "I think the future Is very bright cle," O'Donnell stated. "It's really a Liberty Theater: Liberty Coffee House In the Schilling way point, the Liberty University number of tournaments gain the for us next semester and on down testimony to God's greatness that University's Department of Center on Friday, Dec. 11. debate team Is ranked third In the benefit of a wider pool of scores to the road," he said. "I'm extremely we can do what we do here, Fine Arts presents "The Tickets go on sale on latest National Debate choose from. pleased with the first half of the because the kids that we bring in Gifts of the Magi." directed Wednesday, Dec. 9 In the Tournament release. Their ability to get good records season. The students have worked are having to play catch-up with by Linda Nell Cooper. The Dining Hall. The event will Emory University is currently In Is much superior to ours because very hard, and that work has paid the rest of the kids on the debate play will be held in the benefit Lynchburg-area food first place, followed by Wake they go to so many more tourna off. circuit Lloyd Auditorium on Dec. banks. Non-perishable cans Forest University. The University ments," Dr. Brett O'Donnell, LU "The JV has won a couple of "When they're freshmen, most of 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m. of food may be redeemed for of Pittsburgh and the University of debate team director, said of tournaments. And the novices them have no experience. They're Tickets are $3 for all per advance tickets. Kansas round out the top five. Emory. have won three tournaments. debating against people who have formances and can be However, with Liberty's win In In head-to-head competition Their growth has been exponen four years of experience. So they obtained by calling the LU MISO event: The Minority overall points this weekend In the with Emory, however, Liberty's tially better than I wouldVe expect have to catch their skills up with Box Office at ext. 2085, or and International Student John Carroll Tournament team has proven to be at least the ed at this point In the season." the rest of the community, which purchased at the door. Office invites students to The novice team captured their equal of Emory. "We have compet The small and relatively Inexpe means they have to work very "Christmas Around the fourth win of the year, with the ed with them," O'Donnell said. rienced LU team works extremely hard. And that's what our pro Summer Missions: For World." The event Is hosted Junior varsity winning their third "We've beaten them. We've won hard; they often travel to the gram is built on." those looking to serve God by Lynchburg College In the on the mission field next Dlllard Lobby Gallery, on summer, Mr. and Mrs. Friday, Dec. 11 from 3:30 Bonheim announce their to 5:30 p.m. The evening summer trip to Hawaii. The features International cus trip will last from June 1 to toms, music and food. July 28, and will cost about $2000. The team will help Campus pastors event: The # with Good News camps, Liberty University campus Sunday schools, music' pastors are hosting an open ttht ministries, construction house on Thursday, Dec. 10 and maintenance. Contact from 1 to 4 p.m. The event the Bonhelms at ext. 2882 will be held In the Spiritual in Gym 20is, or at home, Life office In Dorm 2. 846-7487. CSER credit is Campus pastors and staff also available. will be there to meet stu dents, and refreshments will • - *.»»..<»cii.e 11nr \J Bible Fellowship: The last be served. fettuccine "Holy Nation* Bible fellow A jumbo beef-stuffed pasta smothered ship of the semester is Nutcracker: The Lynchburg ******** scheduled for Saturday, in sauce and cheese, plus spaghetti with Fine Arts Center presents can meat sauce and fettuccine alfredo. Dec. 12 at .3:30 p.m. in the "Nutcracker Suite," DeMoss 119. The group will with performances on Dec. also- hold-* its Christmas 12 and 13 at 2 p.m. Tickets 9Ht All tfa party at this time. range from $7 to $15, and $ .can be purchased at the PIZZA COMBO MEAL 3.29 FREE COKE Double Slice Cheese or Peppenmi Firm and % Spaghetti 99« value Coffee House: Student Life Box Office. 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ALL ORDER FORMS AND MONEY MUST BE TURNED INTO THE STUDENT LLFE OFFICE (LOCATED IN DAVID'S PLACE) BY FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 1999. m Pampirt CM Hi Page 4, Liberty Champion Tuesday, December 8,1998 Technology committee calls for Forum: Macintosh will stay Ferguson, the PC has Improved Spearln graduated from BY SUZANNE MCDUITIK Liberty, he said, when it was Opinion Editor to such an extent, that It may student computer ownership replace the Mac. However, he Jokingly called the "Circus At a recent forum, a group of did not foresee this happening Baptist College," because "the 25 representatives from until the public media madkes students went to class In tents. Campus Tieeds to undergo hard-wiring, would reduce lab lines Liberty's various schools dis the transition from the Mac to For this reason, Spearin wants cussed the advances of IBM the PC. students to have as much tech BY SUZANNE MCDUF^E nications and business to would cost "millions" to wire personal computers (PCs) and nological background as possi If the PC does become the 1 Opinion Editor have student ownership as the entire campus. Once their potential In the future. platform of the future, Barnett ble as the school moves toward soon as possible. Liberty establishes a net Because of the low cost and believes there will be mandato future responsibilities and Every student has seen the Before Liberty requires stu work, revamps the curricu technological Improvements In ry student computer ownership away from its more limited lines In the computer lab, dent ownership, it needs to lum and retrains the staff, PC compatible computers, cer by that time. beginnings. many have struggled with Spearln foresees either stu tain parties In the communica ^^^^^^ For the present, adapt the technology neces This means mmm^m^mm^mm^ broken printers and others sary to support computers. dent ownership or student tion department feared that the that students the Macs are have dealt with the frustra Manager of Network servicing leases of computers. PCs would replace the can decide "There's always a apparently not tion of losing their e-mail Fred Spearln said that work According to Spearln, If Macintosh and severely hamper whether they sense of letting the going anywhere. files, because there is not ers have already laid the fiber students bought their com LU's School of Communications. want to own professor choose what Communications enough storage space on the backbone across campus. puters through the school, According to forum mediator Macs or PC Chairman Cecil servers to provide for Now that the first step is they would be "less expen and Chairperson of the compatible he wants to use." Kramer has pre Liberty's students. For this complete, Barnett said the sive" than those bought at Information Technology Policy computers. dicted a Journal- reason, technological admin university needs to complete Staples and other such dis Board David Barnett, the LU Meanwhile David Barnett Ism major for the istrators think the time has Its network infrastructure count stores. Administration realizes the Manager of future. The career come for Individual student and move on to developing a College Is the best time for Importance of the Macintosh In Network Technology Board media need jour ownership. the communication field. They nalism graduates curriculum that will make it students to buy computers. Services Fred «^^—•mmmmmmm According to Chairperson necessary for students in Moreover, LU administration know that today's media uses Spearln said, to have experience of Information Technology every school to use the com plans to strive to find the the Macintosh because of Its "I support more than a single with Macs for the career world. Policy David Barnett, "a lab puter technology. best deal for the students. graphics and layout potential. platform." He believes that no Ferguson Insisted that the with one thousand comput He said it would be point Many details are still Barnett said, "There's always matter what the cost, students administration should not ers" would not solve the ser less for students to purchase uncertain, such as what hap a sense of letting the professor should have the opportunity to remove the Macs until the pro vicing problems, because the a $2,000 computer over a pens If a student quits school choose what he wants to use." work with both Macs and the fessors conceded that It would upkeep alone Is so expensive. potential three year payment — would they still have to From listening to the school PC, In order to gain wider benefit students In the media He said that the administra plan If they would not even pay for a computer? Another representatives, he learned experience. Job market. tion will begin taking steps to use it. question raised was whether that communications majors move toward student owner The last step would be to the students should buy lap feel they will need the ship in the fall. train faculty to teach their tops or desktops. Macintosh platform In order to Naturally, majors such as curriculum on a technologl- However, the administra compete in their chosen field biology and religion do not. . cal level that would give all tion continually strives to after graduation. rely on computers to a large, students experience with work out all the bugs as they However, according to extent. However, Barnett computers. press toward some student Executive Director of Finance wants the schools of commu Barnett stated that It ownership in the future. and Auxiliary Services Larry SELF STORAGE FREE Lock! 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He talked Plus they added some of Nuckols, was approved with about living in three worlds, their older songs, including unanimous support a world with blinders, a "Spirit Thing" and "Take Me The bill caUs for a six- world without blinders, and To Your Leader." • month advance warning of our own world. During the performance, any and all changes to Many hearts were chal lead singer Peter Furler either tuition or room and lenged, and shared the board charges. Nuckols hundreds of gospel with the calls the bill a necessity. young people crowd and "We felt like the students gathered "Our main focus is Invited anyone needed some kind of notice," outside the serving God with to come and speak with the she said. building our talents." the bill reasons that during the pastors up because most students are Intermission front. responsible for their own to learn more Overall, the finances, it is only appropri about taking Jeff Frankenstein show was filled ate that they be given proper a mission with awesome notice of monetary increases. trip. Newsboys keyboardist sound effects Also at the Nov. 19 meet The groups and stage setup ing, SGA voted unanimous certainly ful- ———«^— •MMBHB—— and clearly was ly to approve a Good Friday filled every a crowd pleas- Resolution. This resolu one's expectations with er. The audience roared In tion, which has passed the their concert. The streams applause and screams, Senate numerous times in of different-colored lights, which caused the Newsboys past years, asks for the the large screen, and the to do an encore with their cancellation 6f classes on tilting drum riser added to song, "Step Up To The Good Friday. the evening's entertain Microphone." MATT HJEMBO ment. The show also con It was definitely a show to The resolution states that SING IT LOUD - Newsboys keyboardist Jeff Frankenstein steps up to the microphone during its tour stop at the because Good Friday is a tained three large micro remember, capping a remark Vines Center. The Newsboys joined Third Day and The Waiting to entertain Liberty students and Lynchburg teens. Christian holiday, and phones, which rose to the able fall concert series. Liberty University is a Christian school, It Is appro priate to halt Classes until after the Easter celebration. Animals, After a week-long break for Thanksgiving, SGA resumed snow add life TIRE& work at lis Dec. 4 meeting. AUTOMOTIVE The only bill to pass at that to "Tree" KERR meeting was a First Floor Window Resolution. Continued from Page 1 The bill would allow mem MINDBOGGLE Lynchburg's Complete Automotive Center bers of the opposite sex to Bleri said the show originally converse with first-floor wanted to use full-size camels, but PLAY any game of your PASSENGER SERVICES occupants. Garet Robinson the eight-foot animals could not fit TIRES Expert Brake Repair argued that the bill was under the seven-foot door frames. According to Bleri, all of the ani s/ *$- choice rrfCC with this American Car Care Custom Exhaust impractical for SGA action. 1 see this bill as not hav mals are housed and rented local Michelin - Kelly Struts & Shocks ing a lot of background ly except the camels, which are coupon. Firestone - UniRoyal Lube, Oil, And Filter behind '*It," he said. from South Carolina. MINDBOGGLE i i Pirelli - General Robinson claimed that the Live animals are not a new thing />a Video Arcades State Inspection Mindboggle Video Arcade i for church productions, but were a I Nitto bill was not "pertinent legis I Computer Alignments lation* for SGA first for TRBC. Those who created River Ridge Mall S-aaajgEE TRUCK the program saw it done on videos Maintenance Tune-ups "If the students want it j ACC Prospector done, then it is pertinent... and contacted other major produc Clutch Replacement •j ji($1^value, with coupon, limit one pefuersortjper- illil because that's our Job," tions before' incorporating their 0 V *W< Brigadier Sidewinder Transmission Ser^fce own animals, Bleri said. EXP. 12-31-98 Firestone - General argued Senator Derrick Sunday through Thursday Only Driveability Testing Bingham. Also imported this year are tradi UniRoyal Laredo tional Scottish bagpipers, complete v Engine Diagnostics The bill passed 23-22 Michelin after a tie-breaking vote with kilts. 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We love them and pray for them." deadline nears this country, let alone from peo "(Falwell) personally attacked Despite the harsh tones, the BvSHAUNCHEmRKKN ple claiming to be Christian and me and our church" on protest was conducted peaceful Champion Reporter • using God's name," he said In an Crossfire and Larry King Live, ly. Phelps Instructed his activists Interview with the Lynchburg he said. Falwell had called not to interfere with churchgoers Encouraged by the suc News and Daily Advance. This is Phelps a "first-class nut" on one and Falwell requested his parish cesses of the new Early Bird an absurd and hateful protest of the programs. ioners to pray for the protesters. payment plan last year, LU and not particularly serious." Phelps said he finds it unlike Phelps said Falwell Is hardly officials are planning a Falwell agreed. "The Rev Fred ly that homosexuals can ever be the first target of his wrath. "We repeat performance. Phelps is quite notorious in the saved from their lifestyles. "I average about 40 (pickets) a Ernie Rogers, LU executive Midwest where his hatred for don't think the chances are very week," he said. The group recent director for enrollment man gays and lesbians Is the focus good, but the only chance ly demonstrated at the funeral of agement, said the deadline to of his alleged ministry. The sad they've got Is what I'm preach Matthew Shepard, a gay make payment arrangements dest sight was the children car ing, not what Falwell's preach University of Wyoming student this year Is Dec. 11. "On Nov. rying hate messages. ing," he said. beaten to death by two men who 9 we mailed a letter to all of Tragically, this minister is Falwell, on the other hand, Intended to rob him. the students and all of their hurting his own children and said Phelps' message Is ineffec The protest was originally parents so it would be at their the children of his members." tive. He noted the difference planned for Nov. 15, but was house by Thanksgiving." The heated comments from between the two gospels. "At pushed back two weeks to corre He reminded students to both ministers, and the stark TRBC we have had many spond with the BJU protest, along jwy their bills by that date, in tenor of the signs highlighted protests from atheists, feminists with demonstrations at the DOES GOD HATE? — Rev. Fred Phelps protests Dr. Jerry Falwell's order to avoid frustration next what has become quite a war of and even gays and lesbians who University of North Carolina and year. "If students haven't pre words between the two. Phelps oppose our Christian message. North Carolina State University. preaching God loves everyone. Phelps picketed TRBC Sunday, Nov. 29. paid, they aren't guaranteed their classes (next semester)." Prepayment is similar to what most institutions require so the appropriate Offering benefits poor in NYC schedule of classrooms and BY DJ WRIGHT Money was also raised for the sored by the Liberty Spiritual faculty is reached. Champion Reporter victims of Hurricane Mitch in Life office. Rogers said students who Honduras and the Toys for Tots Liberty got involved with the do prepay can expect a quick Liberty University was intro effort in Lynchburg. Love Kitchen around Christmas check-in process as well. duced to Jules Jones at convo Both of these activities were time in 1987. Jerry Falwell con "When you come in for the cation Monday, Dec. 1. Jones is part of "Thanksgiving in tributed money to start the pro spring semester, it takes five the director of New York City's Action," which was designed to gram which was designed to minutes," he said. "The only Love Kitchen and was speaking remind students that there Is a feed the homeless as well as to people who will be standing in hopes to raise awareness for world outside of Liberty and It's share the gospel with them. In line will be people who people who are less fortunate God's will that the well off Falwell was to continue sup have serious problems. If a than the average person. should help those less fortu porting the kitchen for a year student comes here ready to His message was well- nate, whether they live on the but the year became three and check In, we're ready to move received by students. street or are victims of a natur a half years. them through." In an offering taken on al disaster. "The idea of the Love Kitchen By The Lake Rogers said personnel from Wednesday, Dec. 3, $7,300 The events, Including a day of Is to not Just meet the needs Great Steaks • Seafood & Gourmet Salad Bar the business and financial was raised, with half benefiting Dinner • Weddings • Reception • Parties prayer and fasting and a com that are physical, but also the Open Daily (or lunch & dinner aid offices will be on hand at Jones' ministry at Manhattan munion service prior to needs that are spiritual," check-in to resolve any prob Bible Church. Thanksgiving break, were spon Jones said. earnta's* RESTAURANT lems "on the spot" 993-2475 10 minutes Irom Lynchburg on US 460 East He said the traditional has sles of check-in and lines in the business office are on their way out. "In the past, people remember long lines. TJU stood for Line Up.' That's CLEAN LUBE going to be history. The busi ness office lines are going to get better too," he added. SERVICE CENTER Asked what changes are In the works for the business 10 Minute Oil Change office, Rogers said, "We have Wednesday Student/Faculty Day $3 Off initiated customer service workshops that all our • 18 point Inspection employees are going through. • Transmission Service Our' theme this year is Qu/*£J7ij sjRjngsD jnsjxumenjs • Tire Rotation 'Students are Number One,' • No Appointment Necessary and we are • striving., to\ • Automatic Soft Cloth Car Wash improve customer service to # TAYLOR # TAKAMINE # SANTA CRUZ each and every student because we realize that we're # SEAGULL # WASHBURN # CRATE # Huss # DALTON # here for the students." Liberty is also instituting AUDIO CENTRON AND MORE OFF pan application deadline of 645 Oakley Hue., Lynchburg, Ufl 24581 • 884-845-4274 • Fan 884-845-4275 June 30 for the fall semester Full Service of 1999 as well. Rogers said Oil Change in the past the bulk of stu Mot Good ivilh Any Other Offer dents have applied in July -XpireSl2/31/98 5 Quart Limit .land August. The new limit will give the business office OPEN: MON. - FRI. 8-6 two full months to process SAT. 8 - 5 student applications before College Hill check-in begins. 8503 Timberlake Road The entire check-in Baptist Church process will be located in 237 - 5771 the Schilling Center next semester. (This semester, check-in was scattered In Sunday Morning Special Ski Program Announced various locations across For Liberty University campus). Rogers feels this & Praise Service should help to coordinate efforts better as well. The Fishermen Students. Faculty and Staff. Sunday, "I'm excited about how Saturday We are pleased to announce the establishment of a special we're going to start improv December 13th - Liberty University Ski Program which is being made ing the support of the stu December 12th- 8:30 am dents," Rogers said. "I want 7:30pm - $3.00 Cover available by Winterplace Ski Resort, near Beckley, West check-in to be so bland that Virginia. Liberty University Students, Faculty and Staff when you graduate from Breakfast immediately Praise Service at 7:00pm wishing to take advantage of this special ski prog, xm Liberty, you don't even following! remember going through it." must present their Liberty University Identification Card I 1101 Floyd Street, Lynchburg Phone: 845-6095 when purchasing lift tickets or renting ski equipment. 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CHAMPION But somehow, I found myself on Liberty's campus during the hottest The Official Newspaper of Liberty University month of the year. The temperatures Established 1983 reached into the hundreds and the "... Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is Liberty" (2 Corinthians 3:17). humidity was extremely heavy that summer of 1995 as my family grudg ingly volunteered to carry boxes and crates up three flights of stairs. Deck the boxes in the halls I settled into a dorm filled with girls As students make their Christmas lists this year, they often plan a from across the Liberty decal for Dad's car, an LU coffee mug for mom's collection, an LU United States. I sweat shirt for their kid brother. But amid all the hustle and bustle of soon learned that shopping for their loved ones on the holidays, many forget to give to those closet space is a who, otherwise, won't have any presents at Christmas time. coveted thing, Every year about this time, students have the opportunity to donate a shower shoes are gift to the Toys for Tots foundation. Decorated boxes rest outside of RA's a necessity, Ram dorm rooms across campus and if students will drop an unwrapped toy en noodles can inside the box, they will delight America's impoverished population of become a whole children. meal and bedtime It's very easy to ignorantly walk past these collection boxes because would never again JENNIFER they have become a forgotten tradition of the holidays. However, by'.". What folks do for a ride be 10 p.m. PILLATH donating a puzzle, a rag doll or a micromachine to Toys for Tots, students I soon learned will make a child's Christmas a little brighter. "It's the most wonderful time of the your wardrobe. that compromise When students are eating their ham feast at Christmas time, these year" — yeah, sure, that's if you have In this era of technology, one would is necessary in a dorm room, the utility children will be nibbling on ramen noodle soup. A simple toy allows the a car. think it would be a little easier to get closet is the best place to hide a stolen unfortunate kids to celebrate a holiday of giving with the rest of the Let's face it — when it comes time to from here to there. Still, I can't com mattress and walking to the movie the nation. go home for the holidays, the stress of plain. People in Africa starve, terrorist atre can be good exercise. finding a ride almost makes us (who Osama Bin Laden bombs Americans Life was fun. are or were automobileless) want to and Chelsea Clinton broke up with her For the first time, I was able to visit stay put. boyfriend. Such universal tragedies Washington D.C. For a history lover, it Bon Voyage Israel tourists As Christmas break approaches, should consume my anxiety mode, but was a moment that will not be easily I can't help moping in self-pity. Well, the time has finally arrived. Many freshmen will have the chance signs and flyers begin to drown the forgotten. to relish an expenses-paid journey to Israel toward the end of Christmas bulletin boards: "Desperate!" "Will pay Every time I think of my life without For the first time, I stood in a room break, for dinner!" "Great Conversationalist!" a car, I remember cold rainy days after with thousands of people worshipping "Awesome CD collection!" "Attractive They will cover the terrain from Mt. Carmel to the Jordan River to the cross-country practice. I remember our Savior. I spent those first weeks young male!" waiting for hours for my mom's arrival. Holy City of Jerusalem. The entire Bible will come to life as the voyagers soaking in the new praise music so I I remember the anger building until see the Red Sea, where Pharaoh's army drowned, Bethlehem, Jesus' birth Over time, these transportation would remember the notes and words every last car left the parking lot and I place and Golgotha:, the hill' of Christ's crucifixion. requests have evolved into personal precisely for my youth group at home. was left... waiting. This is the chance of, a lifetime, that many students at Liberty would classifieds. Students have stooped to For the first time, 1 hiked the moun give anything to participate in. These freshmen need to capture every drastic measures of ego prostitution. Every kid has been there. It's as if tains, feeling the wind whip through my grain of knowledge, wisdom and awe that they can. No matter what the costs, no matter Mom decides to iron the curtains, jacket and around my body as I stood who the driver, they will humble them write a letter to her second cousin and looking across the huge world under selves with visions of home, driving read "A Tale of Two Cities," before she neath me. them forward. picks up her spawn. That's why it's so And then, I was introduced to the Have yourself a merry This can be annoying in light of the important for kids to buy cars as soon Liberty Champion. Exit social life. fact that some people are just out as they turn 16. It means indepen Enter coffee, late nights and computer there for the perks. That's right, these dence, it spells freedom, it portrays problems. little Christmas individuals will tear those phone num paradise. But, I don't think anything better bers off the flyers. They do this, know That is, until it breaks down. Congratulations! You did jtl You:survived the myriad of research papers, could have happened to rrierlri tHCpas't ing that they can' charge 4 jSpeaking/from experience, semester, I have had-the thrill of-knowt- escams ar|d lectures, |f ypu are a foreigner to Virginia, then youjnade it past every passenger $20 for gas I can tell you that a boring 1 the homesickness. You survived new roommates and cafeteria food. life that''there a^e -people ?^adiftg%ny on a six hour round trip, and chauffeur, a precarious articles. And when letters to the editor Now it's time to go home. make enough profit to buy plane and a Greyhound bus You will be gone for over a month and it wiE be hard to decide what to pack. manage to slide across my desk, I know Christmas presents (You are all preferable to being that I have caused someone to care Perhaps you can pack all the understanding you've gained about the Bible, know who you are). stranded in the middle of memories of football, basketball and intramural games and friendships that about something. It has been exhilarat Perhaps the worst part nowhere. ing. Regardless of whether you have will last a lifetime, and still have room for a holiday wardrobe. about begging rides from IVe been there, I've stuck No, it hasn't been perfect;, but the positives definitely outweighed the nega disagreed or agreed with me, I am glad strangers, is that we don't out my thumb and I've met that you cared. Thank you for reading. tives. It will be good to go home and see the church pageant, watch "It's a know them. There is nothing some weird people behind Wonderful Life" for the umpteenth time and relish mom's home cooking. But SUZANNE But more importantly are the people to talk about that will last the wheel. Sometimes, I don't I have met while on staff. Late nights it will be even better to return for another semester of knowledge, experience, an entire trip to south west MCDUFFI^^^E ^ know what I was thinking independence and frieridships in the garden of tomorrow's Christian genera have only been made bearable by my Florida. """" ^^^™ when I hitchhiked and actu tion.' co-workers and my best friends. We've There we sit second after second, so ally accepted rides. I've ridden with shared everything during our time Enjoy yourself during the holiday season. Recuperate and meditate, prepar bored that we send thumb signals out characters such as the Seventh Day ing for another semester at Liberty University, spent in this office. Water fights at mid the window at regular intervals, to Adventist who giggled incessantly, the night. Tears over grades. Boxes of make truck drivers break the monoto four intoxicated North Carolina boys Krispy Kreme doughnuts. True friend ny with a blaring honk. and the chef who couldn't drive over ship. Thank you for listening. Quotes of the week... Naturally a silent driver is preferable 45 mph without blowing up his engine. Mrs. Huff, thank you for your time. to one who drones on and on about his If sanity comes with age, then I You have inspired me with the degree of "He grew up before Him like a tender shoot, and like & root out of dry ground. family's shrimp menu. About the third should be rescued from my rash dedication you have for this school. He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to Him, nothing in His appearance hour into this trip, we begin to under lifestyle any day now. Thank you for a home away from home that we should desire Him. He was despised and rejected by man, a man of sor stand why one flew over the cuckoo's In the meantime, I hope that I've when I really needed it and for being a rows, and familiar with suffering ... Surely He took up our infirmities and car nest. managed to soothe some earless second mother. I will miss you as both ried our sorrows, yet we considered Him stricken by God ..." So, why don't many students just soul's frustration. Whether you're a an advisor and as a friend. fly home for Christmas? Well. I don't freshman, a broken-car-owner or a And now, I will be leaving this office — Isaiah 53:2-4 know about you, but that $500 plane bitter formerly transportationless for the final time. I have accomplished ticket would bankrupt me. What's individual, you now know that it could something, but that accomplishment is "Consider this paradox: Almost eyexyjhing that is publicly said these days is the point in going home if all you be worse. So make the best of it. bittersweet. I have stayed in my posi recorded. Almost nothing is worth rememberings have left from your Christmas gift Just don't go thumbing the high tion through edited pages, computer allotment is some airline peanuts ways, and if you do, witness to the ser crashes, controversial articles and dis — Ted Koppel and a vomit bag. ial killer who happens to eat his vic agreements with administration. ABC News **Nightitae" Sure, I could always fly ValueJet, tims (it always worked for me). And yet, leaving this office will also but my purpose is to go home for Finally, rest assured that all this mean leaving part of myself behind. Christmas, not to heaven. frustration will soon end. In a short That thought alone is just a little scary There is always the ever faithful time or an eternity (if you live in New Member of Associated and a little sad. THE LIBERTY Greyhound. They consistently seat Mexico), you will cuddle the remote Collegiate Press since 1989 How can I end this project which I passengers next to a manic depres control as you inhale home cooking 1991-92, All-American started four years ago? There is no way sant, in front of a thief, all chauf- scents and disappear into perfection. C 1992-93, 95 First Class to sum up what this school has meant * feured by the Guiness Book of World I can't wait. to me. Please cherish it. Continue to HAMPTO1971 University Blvd. N Record's oldest citizen, who will keel P.S. If you need a ride to south write your letters to the editor. Lynchburg, VA 24506 over at any moment. True, west Florida, I'm headed that way, Continue to protect the standards of (804) 582-2124 Greyhound does promise luggage but I must warn you that I love to our University. Continue to care about security — securely lost in Peru, only DEBORAH HUFF DOUG KKUIIM Liberty Champion Policies talk, my car is chaos in motion and what we have done at this school. Faculty Adviser Advertising Director to be retrieved when your credit cards I hypocritically charge $50 — still Good luck to all of you. expire and moths have consumed RICK BOYER The Liberty Champion encourages interested? And from the editor in chief, good-bye. Editor in Chief members of the community to submit letters to the editor on any subject. SECTION EDITORS Letters should not exceed 400 words CHRIS EDWARDS News and must be typed and signed. "What is your Christmas wish?" SUZANNE MCDUFFIF Opinion Letters appearing in the Liberty TARYN ill \KI Life! Forum do not necessarily represent JESSICA Mill lit the views of the Champion's editorial MATT KEENAN Sports board or Liberty University. "One year supply of "A big, black Harley and "My school bjll paid off BRIAN WOOITORD Asst. Fxiitor Also, all articles, except editorials, spam." an automatic weapon - that is a l or To Dorm 23-3 for lighting up the campus with Christmas To delays in the Food Court that takes nearly as long to trees in every window. build as it takes to construct a six story dorm. To Liberty students who rallied to support Larry To Eternal Praise Band and its cowardice towards annihi Robinson's family with cards and financial gifts. lating Super Praise Band. ) To ScareMare participants who braved persecution to To Rev. Fred Phelps and his proof-texted, gay-bashing philos lead hundreds to Christ. ophy that ignores the commandment "Love your neighbor." To cross country runner Stephen Githuka, who represent ed Liberty as our first athlete to compete in Nationals. To Miss Liberty ... Oh, wait, we didn't have one. To Student Life and the DeMoss family for renovating To the new e-mail system, it takes longer to log on than David's Place into a popular hang-out spot. it takes to read your mail. Liberty Forum Stop the editorializing on the front Our opinions are what make us unique Individu A Josh McDowell survey indicated that 60 percent ungenerous? If you don't want to give up the gum, als — and we should always be free to share our feel of all teens are sexually active. The survey Indicated don't It's your gum. But be up front with people. They page. ings without risk of ridicule. We should, however, that the same percentage applied to teens In the wlU respect your integrity even if they don't like what learn to differentiate between a newsworthy article church. you say. Dear Editor and an opinion article. A Josephson Institute study found that nearly 70 Lying also damages your own image of yourself. In the future, please stick to the facts, Lois Lane, percent of teens admitted cheating on an exam In the You no longer think of yourself as an honest person; After reading your headline "Students, SGA and leave the editorials on the editorial page. We'll be past year, that almost all teens lie to their parents, the best you can do is think of yourself as a "some uphold LU dlstlnctlves," I was alarmed that your glad to read them there. and a third of teens would Ue to get a good Job. I won times honest" person. That subtle difference can have office was again willing to print such biased news. der If the same percentages hold true for church- a massive effect on your view of yourself and of your Too often, the Christian community criticizes the so- — Trevor Gates going teens. Is there nothing about the actions of place In life. Having put in nearly a half century on called "Liberal" press for editorializing the front-page Christians that makes them different from non- this planet, I know aU too well that the little decisions news. The Liberty Champion, clearly, is not beyond Christians? That could explain why the church has so you make in your younger years make a significant printing so-called news that is, at best, unethical, hor students shouldn't sacrifice their little credibility with non-Christians. difference In the life you have to Uve later on. ribly misleading and grossly Inaccurate. integrity for a stick of gum. When I was growing up, I was taught that lying Is Honesty is becoming a lost art in our culture. I For Instance, how can your staff Imply that the wrong. Granted, people from my generation lie, but suppose that is the cultural thing that aUows student body, at large, opposed the bill when the bill Dear Editor they at least were taught that it is wrong. Apparently, American voters to put a Uar Uke B1U Clinton into the was, In fact, passed by the SGA In the first place? The our culture Is teaching your generation that It's OK to White House and keep him there. I'm Just sorry to see bill only fell short of two votes — the majority favored I was disturbed by what I saw in the "In Your Ue If it will save you from something as unpleasant as that same culture corrupting the church. Is Christ the bill. Your headline, however, implies that those Opinion" column of the Nov. 17 edition of the having to say "No" to someone. The Bible did not our example, or is Clinton. who supported The Values in Entertainment Bill were Champion. To the question, "What do you say when teach you that. Whether It's a Utile white Ue or a mass Our Heavenly Father (as represented through His In the minority. people ask you for your last stick of gum?" 40 percent murder, God caUs It sin. We mortals are the ones who Son) is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Satan Is the 1 truly embrace and acknowledge one's right to of the respondents said they would lie. Granted that have made value Judgments that some things God Father of Lies. We as Christians are adopted in Christ speak one's mind. I nonetheless cannot find value was only two people out of five, and not very reliable caUs wrong are so small that no one needs to get We need to remember our parentage, even in the so- in so-called news that Is clearly an editorial. Let statistics, but have young Christians of today become upset about them. called little things. the students form their own opinion, Instead of so Immersed In the world that lying no longer bothers The Issue here is not a stick of gum. The issue Is making obvious, fruitless attempts to form their them? how easily we lie in order to avoid something unpleas — Dr. Steve Troxel opinions for them. ant Is It better to be proven a Uar than to be thought Department of Communication Studies Tuesday, December fi. 1998 Liberty Champion, Page 9 TARYN BLAKE Another CELEBRATING THE Christ Mass CHRISTMAS SPIRIT — (left) Kerrie George and Larry Cox Message spread some Christmas cheer in "The Gifts of the Magi." ne random afternoon, (below) — Sharon McCall my roommate and I receives some advice from Owere discussing our Chris Nelson as she decides favorite bands. The bands to sacrifice her hair for her brought up were both husband's Christmas gift. Christian and secular. At some point we decided that a very critical factor in the "liking" process was know ing that the bands had some thing to say. For example, our attraction to the secular, band Counting Crows first album, (although the quality of their sophomore release is questionable), lies in lead singer Adam Duritz's ability to sing his lyrics with emotion. Each song tells a different story and gives a brief glimpse into his life. His music is raw and it is real. Another personal favorite, The Supertones, who played on campus last semester, are also lyrically strong. Obviously, the lyrical con tent of each differs, (The Supertones are evahgelistical- It is better to give ly strong), but the concept is the sanie. Lead singer Matt Morglnsky employs the same Candid hon esty in the song "So Great a Salvation" where he asks God, "Why did you choose me?" than to receive It is the same sort of trans ning with the Dillingham's Christmas preparations characters develop for their blessings of a warm parency that endears one "The Gifts of the Magi" in New York City during Dec. 23-25, 1905. home and food for the holidays. individual to another in a rela "I loved this character," George said. "Willie Porter is "(Soapy) tries to lift everyone's spirits, even though tionship. full of Christmas spirit and gives joy to the other he doesn't have the greatest of lives," Cox said. "He What we found most irritat brings the Christmas characters. I think it is hard to be that way every tries to be a joy to everyone." ing is the inability of many day." The play concludes as Delia sings "The Same Girl," "artists" to actually create The second scene opens as Delia wonders how she hoping her husband would still love her after she cut anything worth listening to. spirit to campus is., going tp. huy her husband. anChrjs.tm.as,,gift wijh. ..her hair,,(o.biuy.h,irn a gift. The castsings "The Gift of It seems there is an over only $1.97. Jim follows this sad scene by expressing Christmas" while putting a tiny Christmas free'cVec-' abundance of trite material. By STEPHANIE JAMES his own dissatisfaction for his unemployment in orated with spoons, forks and other kitchen utensils Christian artists are as guilty Life! Reporter scene four, singing "How Much to Buy My Dream." in a basket. as any. , Supplementary characters City Him (Sophomore "What was interesting was that no one clapped How does this relate to any ook no further for Christmas cheer. The Chris Nelson) and City Her (junior Kelly Gough) after the song, which to me is good. They were so thing of importance? Liberty University Department of Fine Arts is round out the cast, playing such roles as waiter, into the story that they didn't even think about Well, one would nope that Lpresenting the musical "The Gifts of the Magi," waitress, policeman, sellers, boss man, hairdresser applauding because it's real to them. If that happens Christian artists, being directed by Assistant English Professor Linda Nell and city people. then we are doing our job," said George, describing Christian, a title implying they Cooper. Its seven characters deliver the Christmas "I like the challenge of changing parts, changing the audience response to the opening night perfor are pursuing an intimate rela spirit in their performance of this O. Henry story. my voice and I like imitating voices. I like to smile, I mance. tionship with Jesus Christ, The plot revolves around Delia Dillingham, played like to have fun and I like to joke around." Chris Cooper expects a large crowd for the remaining would have something to say. by senior Sharon McCall, who cuts her hair to buy a Nelson said with a big smile. performances of "The Gifts of the Magi," especially Stakes are set higher for the chain for her husband's pockelwatch, his only Senior Larry Cox, Jr. also plays a dirty faced since this one has a Christian message. proclaiming Christian. If Christmas gift. However, Jim Dillingham, (senior homeless man named Soapy Smith, whose only goal "It's uplifting." Cooper-said. Christians really do have such Gordon Synder) sells his pocket watch to buy Delia is to be thrown into prison in order to have a warm Performances will also be held on Dec. 8. 1 1 and a great, close relationship combs for her long beautiful curly hair. home for the winter. 12 at 7:30p.m. in the Lloyd Auditorium. Tickets are with God, there would seem to Paperboy Willie Porter (junior Kerrie George) nar His trio, "Bum Luck," with Willy Porter and Jim $3 for all performances. Contact the LU Theater Box be some self-bearing lyrical rates the story and introduces the characters, begin Dillingham, emphasizes the gratitude the other Office at 582-2085 for more information. content available. Back to the question of importance... Unfortunately, the "trite syndrome" Is not limited to the musical realm. In general, there are lots of people talking, but very few saying something worth lis tening to. flonetheless, humanity keeps listening. Earls are open and messages continue to NBy HANNAoH LADWIG More W*#f#? float in and but. tion for Rock Album of the Year, and down at all." explained the album's name. "We can be Everyone is searching for Life! Reporter placed them in the hearts of listeners The Waiting has watered nothing down unfazed in our love for God and our com answers to questions, the with hits such as "Never Dim," "How Do with their newest album "Unfazed" which mitment to Him. most important of which ihe Waiting first began as a dream You Do That?" "Number Nine" and the is set to release December 22. The title The band members insist they feel no determines eternal location. of two brothers, Brad and Todd much-loved "Hands in the Air. track was released November 22 and has pressure to try to "top" the last album. Sadly, it seems there are few TOlsen as they grew up together in Yet even with this sudden growth, The received positive feedback. Instead they prefer to concentrate on people willing to neglect pre Atlanta, Georgia. Waiting has never felt any aspirations to This song was also featured during The making each album a reflection of where tense, the carefully guarded "We started bands in the house, played cross over into the mainstream market. Waiting's portion of the Newsboy's "Step they are, musically and spiritually, at pseudo-comfort, and embrace In my parent's basement for a long time," "If the Lord sees fit to bring us to a up to the Microphone" concert. that particular moment in time. life around them, rather than said lead singer Brad Olsen in an inter wider audience, that would be great," "We as Christians don't have to be "I'd feel better about failing with some the comforts it offers. view with C-91. said Brad, "but we will still sing about affected or afraid of anything Satan thing I really believe in, that I really The music Industry suffers The brothers met bass guitarist Clarke our faith, sing clearly and not water it might throw at us," said Brad as he thought was quality, rather than just try because of it There are too Leake when he came to Atlanta to go ing to cash in on some gimmick," many "artists" and not enough to college. Then Brandon said Leake, about the "Unfazed" art. Thompson, who was originally their album. Comfort of the position has sound engineer, Joined the band as "If we do our Job right," added outweighed the desire to their drummer. Thompson.'' If we continue to grow relate the origin of the title. The group chose their name from as musicians, and as a band, then It would be shameful to say a 1979 Tom Petty song "The the progression will be natural. I the aarrje of modern Waiting" which has the lines "The think everybody has seen the Inten Christianity. If it serves mere waiting Is the hardest part/ . . . sity Increase a notch or two." ly as a societal and emotional some take It on faith/you take It to According to Leake the sound of buffer, the origin of the Christ- heart." explained Brad Olsen "Unfazed is deeper, more intense, like title has been lost. "We chose this as a name because with more variety of sounds than in With the Christ Mass season the Christian life is wailing on God," their previous albums. 80 near, we who bear the he said. But, if the message of their Christian title should be ever The Waiting became official In music could be condensed, it would conscious of Its origin and 1991 with the release of their first be about being honest before God have much to say of His love, (Independent) album "Tilbury Town, and glorifying Him in everything, the only true love, as It relates which was followed In 1995 with said Brad. to us individually. "Blue Belly Sky." "1 hope this record Swill encour Unless people are willing to Hut It was with their sell-tilled age people to.at least think about express the passion they feel album released in 1997 I hat the God,'1 he said. And then if I could inside", no one will know it group gained its loiig-awailc'd recog get really ambitious. 1 would want It exists, nition. to encourage them to worship God, "How can they believe In "The Walling" earned them a to see God for who He really is." SINGIN' IN THE COURTYARD — The Waitin g's lead-singer Brad Olsen (left) and his brother, him of whom they have not Billboard Music Video Award Is The Wailing unfazed? heard?* Romans 10:14 Nomination, a Dove award nomina lead guitarist Todd Olsen, gave a pre-concert performance outside C-91 on Thursday. Definitely. Page 10, Liberty Champion Tuesday, December 8, 1998 pfias the night htlstvnas A line of bright stockings hangs expectantly above the Qo\f to the toottd fire while a majestic pine glis Stockings poete hutif by Tara Williams tens in the corner of the room. by Lisa Cone As the story goes, Turkey's famous bishop The tree is trimmed, the stockings are hung, Nicholas was so deeply moved by the masses of the mistletoe is in place, and the Nativity is The distant sound of carolers poverty-stricken people he saw during his wan laid out. It's time for the traditional carol derings as a young man that he often disguised singing. singing "O Holy Night" drifts in himself when he went among them and distrib Christmas carols have the longest history of uted gifts, primarily to the children of the poor. all the Christmas traditions. These songs were with the snow as the front The most favorite tale of St. Nick's wander named after the word "caroler," meaning "to ings involves the daughters of a nobleman. dance in a ring" because the singers stood in a When the eldest daughter was old enough to circle. door opens and family mem marry, Nicholas stole quietly to their house and It was during the fifth century that songwrit threw a bag of gold through an open window. ers began writing the first Christmas hymns. bers arrive for the annual cus The daughter married well thanks to the gift, During the Middle Ages, Christmas carols were so Nicholas planned to do the discouraged as various religious faiths strug tom of decorating the tree. same for the next oldest gled for dominance. In 1627, the English daughter as well. Puritan parliament had eliminated the practice of Christmas and the It is Christmas Eve, the most The second daughter n hymns about that did marry into another lii?tfTY MMft 4 4 flj^sTupfAutrr ^^m \ Qmisttnas Coffee Uovse "Come ROCK OROimd OUR ChKistmas X%eeT Friday, December 11th Schilling Center #1 Advanced Tickets go on Sale Wednesday, December 9 $2 in advance or $1 and 2 cans of food $3 at the door (if available) iu:j IntKdmuKdl 5pORts '"Kigbt of Champions"1 Tuesday, Dec 8 Schilling Centen 6:30Dm - Women's Volleyball 8:30pm - CDev's Volleyball 7pm - Women's basketball 8pm - Mens basketball CHKistmrts COovies (WiRacle on 34tb Street tfs H WondeKf ul Life CbaRlte BROWH Christmas • The Gitfncb Who Stole Christmas Showing at David's place f Kiday, Decemben II 10 pm & 12 am Saturday, December 12 *• 10 pm I Page 12, Liberty Champion Tuesday, December 8, 1998 Liberty ices over North Carolina 8 - Handy nets five goals: Flames improve record to 8-1 and extend winning streak to eight BY DOUG STEWART win a tough game. A come-from- ing 2-1, Liberty's defense tight Champion Reporter behind win like this shows the ened and its offense exploded. The character of this team," sopho Flames took a 4-2 lead Into the The Liberty University hockey more left winger Jon Schubert final minute of the second period. team overcame an early deficit to said. "We have come from behind However, the feisty North Carolina pull out an 8-4 victory over the before and it is really good to see. team came back and scored again, University of North Carolina(3-3- I think that this team (North and ended the second period with 1) on Saturday night. The win Carolina) is right up there with a score of 4-3. Improved the Flames record to Virginia; they are a good hockey The Flames took control of the an impressive 8-1 mark. team and it is a good win for us." game in the final period with Liberty was led by a heroic, The game featured a physical goals from Schubert, Handy and five-goal performance by senior onslaught from both teams. The Neil Nicholson. The LU defense right winger Kirk Handy. Handy contest was filled with vicious shut down the Tar Heels in the scored the Flames' first three hits and several confrontations. final period and eventually put goals and jump-started the LU "They played tough; It kind of the game away. squad after a sluggish start. surprised us but we were able to Liberty will try to stay on the "It was too close early and then come back and win," Cross said. winning track this Friday against Kirk (Handy) scored his goals After taking the early 1-0 lead, Radford at the Roanoke Civic and that was important," said LU fell victim to a couple of Tar Center. The game will start at 11 PHOTO COURTESY OF HOCKEY TEAM left winger Brandon Cross. Heel goals midway through the p.m. and will count as a late night PUTTING THE BISCUIT IN THE BASKET — Jeff Lowes and the Liberty University hockey team have found "It's good to see that we could first period. With the Flames trail activity for Liberty students the winning touch this year. The Flames are off to a hot 8-1 start after an impressive 8-4 victory over UNC. Intramural teams participate in regional tourneys — From staff reports end of Nov. 11 to compete on the Southatlantic tournament held in liberty's Kyrie Porn named the campus of UNC-Wilmington. After Maryland. Liberty University was repre going undefeated In their respec The Boys swept up all of its sented In both the Southeast and tive pool, they lost In the semifi competition before bowing out to 1998 Big South Conference Mldatlantlc Nike sponsored nals to Northern Florida who went the Jammers of West Virginia NIRSA Flag Football on to win the tournament. University. Championships. The Belcher's Boys received an Congratulations to both teams Cross Eyed, the IMS flag football automatic bid from last year's for extending the ministry of Volleyball Player of the Year tournament and headed to the Liberty University. By BROOKE HERRMANN sports," Dorn said. "You have many trials this season to champs, headed south the week Champion Reporter to have a server, a passer, a become the top player in the hitter and a setter. Without Big South. The Junior fought In a season which featured them no one can achieve any with nagging physical prob many lips and downs, the awards. It can't be an individ lems and a grueling schedule Lady Frames had many solid ual sport." in order to collect the trophy. performers. Liberty Had a In the seventh grade Dorn Dorn's personality and cluster of excellent offensive first fell in love with the game Christian walk is admired by Grandma's Advice weapons. The Lady Flames she now dominates. She didn't her teammates. She attributes most prolific player was Kyrie start playing seriously until the the team's success to its dedl* DOrrt. At the season's end. summer before her sophomore cation to Christ. Dorn serves: born was" named the Big year of high school. Kris Dorn, as a team leader for the names So i rth Confer en ce Player of Kyrie's brother and Liberty's underclassmen. the Year. •••••••Hi "W? really glorl - Dorn averaged "We> really glorified God this year and fled God this year, 4.12 kills and 2.87 that's the most important award. We've and that's the most digs a game She important award," also played In 103 gained a lot of respect for playing for Dorn said. "We've games this sea Christ and this award is another step to gained a lot of son f which was respect for playing reason enough for seising Christ in my playing." for Chilet, and this Kyrie Dorn to be award : is another awarded the most ,..— Kyfie Dorn step to seeing Christ coveted award in BSClfeer of tie Year ^ ^^1 the |ig srmth v I ia«Jftftfer*B«e. Dorn The Flames assistant coach, Ac6i*«nUy thei&ig Soutlosh t tournamjnt,in the finals*» b|*t$| bllUUbUtilliht. krip&t* schoo1?*2KiSR>ry torwirtsthe motivates and trains with his they^feXpect to improve for next* prestigious trophy. gifted sister. season. Dorn will return to the "J ust being nominated by all "Volleyball Just happened to be mature squad in "99 to help the the coaches In the conference something 1 chose because of a Lady Flames recapture the Big Is a Huge compliment," said gym teacher. It was never a fam South crown. The team plans Dorn. ily sport, but I've started a trend to rely on God's grace to led Tip #1 - "Never pay full price." Dorn gives credit to her though. Now my brother plays," them to victory. teammates for helping her Dorn said laughing. "It's all about faith and rising When you order a 1999 yearbook you receive a 1998 yearbook for only $10! That's sav achieve her goals. She says Dorn puts in an hour and a above all the adversity, ing memories and money at the same time. Savings Grandma would be proud of. that, without the team effort, half each day in the weight because ultimately. In sortie they could not accomplish the room. Dorn's personal routine way or another, you will receive 1999 yearbook-$19." ^~ isuccessful season. and playing during the sum Christ's gratification, and that 1998 yearbook - Originally $24." ^Lrtl /I L "Volleyball of all the sports is mer has helped her soar to the alone is the award that proves 00 one of the primary team top. Dorn had to overcome everything was worthwhile." Sale price only $10. <_-* ^vW Stop by the Champion office (DH110) °n tk s*^ % ^^ Volleyball Giving the gift of 'Life' again team shut out in quest for repeat — continued from page 14 morning game. Despite the dumps, kills, digs and aces, Liberty could not pull out the victory, losing 8-15. Moving in to challenge Coastal "Carolina, Liberty put up some strong blocks and put down some huge kills. Liberty was picking up the momentum and the crowd was supporting it. Leading 13-9, the referee called "no touch" on an unbelievable kill. Coastal Carolina stripped LU of its lead and won 15-13. Akpania came up with 12 kills and nine digs to lead the team I stats while Jill Vandeventer cleaned up the floor with eight digs of her own. The control was in Coastal's court and the final game of the match took Liberty out of the tournament in a 15-4 loss. Both Anthonia Akpama and Kyrie Dorn received all-tourna ment and first team all-confer ence honors. Dorn also received Big South Player of the Year, all- academic and Co Scholar Athlete. SHAWN EUNUDOC STARTING AT BETHLEHEM - Viewers traveled from the manger to the cross and ended at the resurrection witnessing the greatest story of all time. 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None Sold To ttealerc We Gladry Accept Federal RxidSUuripe. $2300 or best offer. 525-5820 Page 14, Liberty Champion Tuesday, December 8,1998 C H A M P I 0 N SPORTS Recruiting class ranks nationally LU men's team adds two more recruits to complete class being ranked 20th-40th BY MATT KEENAN are Antonio Burks, a 6-1, 170- up the court. I'm not afraid to take Hankinson said. "Our fans will the NCAA Tournament." Sports Editor pound point guard from on a challenge and I look forward love to see him play. He has the Future Stars recruiting publi Memphis, Tenn. and Phillip to the opportunity to be a part of highest vertical Jump (40 inches) cation ranks LU's class in the Though the Liberty University Ward, a 6-7, 210-pound forward the Liberty basketball program." of any player I've ever recruited." Top 35 in the. nation and Bob men's basketball team is off to from Houston, Texas. Burks is known in Memphis Ward was also recruited by Gibbons All-Star Sports recruit another slow 1-5 start, Head Burks is a teammate of Chip for his passing ability and his New Mexico, Tulsa and ing publication ranks Liberty in Coach Mel Hankinson has added Richmond, another LU signee, at knack for hitting the clutch shot. Arkansas-Little Rock. the Top 40 in the country. two more recruits to complete Booker T. Washington High He played at a 1997 NBA Metro Index recruiting publi "It is always a pleasure when MATT KEENAN the NCAA early signing period. School In Memphis, Tenn. Invitational camp where he cation has ranked Liberty's the head coach can recognize the With the two additional Burks averaged 16 points, 2.5 dished out 14 assists and he had recruiting class in the Top 25 in outstanding work done by his recruits, Liberty now has seven steals and four assists per game a career high game of 50 points. the nation. staff," Hankinson said. "Otis players signed for the 1999-2000 last year as a Junior. He was also Ward comes to LU from The big steal for Liberty Hughley and Chad Hankinson Is Kansas St. season and Is being ranked an honorable-mention all- Houston Christian High School University has been the signing have worked hard and done a nationally, between 20th and Memphis performer and was in Houston, Texas. of Chip Richmond a Top 10 fabulous Job brininging this worthy of 40th, by three different recruit named the most valuable player Ward is currently averaging 25 power forward in the nation. class together." ing publications. in his region last year. points, 12 rebounds and eight "Mel Hankinson and John The only question now is "We are unusually excited "I decided to go to Liberty assists for Houston Christian. Chaney are the two best what's going to happen with only title shot? about the expectations of this because being there will help me "The uniqueness that Phillip recruiters in the country," Joe two players leaving after this Whether or not a true nation year's class," Hankinson said. grow spiritually," Burks said. "I brings is that he adds to our Butler of Metro Index said. year when Jay Boykin and Adam al champion Is going to be The final two recruits who know I can contribute to the pro pressing style of defense that we "This class will make some Hopkins graduate. Liberty has determined on Jan. 4 In the were added to next year's class gram by my ability to push the ball want to play at Liberty," noise in the conference and in only 13 scholarship positions. Fiesta Bowl, the NCAA has still not given us a true National Championship game. Going into this past weekend, Dukes walk all three teams headed into their final games with undefeated records. Tennessee, UCLA and Kansas St. were all hoping to win and earn a spot in the over Flames 111-77 Fiesta Bowl for the National Championship. Saturday started off with Men's b-ball off to slow 1-5 start Miami upsetting the No. 2 BY BRIAN WOOLFORD ed that the team would renovate their ranked UCLA Bruins at the Asst. Sports Editor starting lineup or even substantially Orange Bowl. UCLA's shining change team strategy. Hankinson has defense finally proved to the The Liberty men's basketball team is considered slowing down the tempo of nation the one reason why they currently going through some growing the Flames' offense. didn't deserve a part of the pains. The young squad has lost its last Hankinson said in a post game inter National Championship in the four games, and Is entering into a tough view that he remains optimistic, but first place. I kind of feel sorry for part of its schedule. After losing closely hopes to Jumpstart the Flames with a Cade McNown though, because contested games to St. Bonaventure and new game plan. The rough start has the what more can you d6 than Richmond, Liberty has been overpow team searching for a rhythm and is rais pass for over 500 yards and ered by East Carolina and James ing anxiety on the coaching staff. three touchdowns? Nonetheless Madison. Although the Flames have Hankinson will make his strategic you won't hear any sympathy shown signs of progress, Liberty still changes promptly in preparation for the from me. has. not Jound.uie: .Winning edge. upcoming conference schedule. After the Kansas SL faithful The Flames almost accomplished an "We are still trying to encourage received word that UCLA htf& upset over East Carolina University on and be patient, but as coach your been defeated they Just knew Nov. 26. Liberty took control early in the patience can run out in a hurry," that they were headed to the game against the Pirates. C.J. Cowgill Hankinson said. Fiesta. The only problem .was led the team with 17 points versus ECU. Hankinson wants to generate a win that Texas A&M would have At halftlme, Liberty obtained a sufficient ning attitude amongst the core players. something to say about that five point lead. He plans on building next years' team You can say what you want The momentum quickly turned around a strong foundation made by the about the call at the end of the against Liberty in the second half. The 1998 team. second overtime, but A&M Flames defense was not able to with This year we need to teach the team deserved to win that game. stand the offensive flurry by the Pirates. how to win," Hankinson said. The sec They simply outplayed K-St. in ECU stormed back to win the game 80- ond part is to develop the will to win." the Big XII championship. 56. ECU'S Evaldas Joeys and Qulncy The early losses have not hurt the It's just really ironic to me Hall combined for 56 points In the team's overall morale. The team hopes though that it was Michael Pirates rout. to learn from early mistakes and recov Bishop's fumble that' set up the The Flames' fortunes did not change er a promising season. eventual game tying score. when they met James Madison on Dec. "When you get knocked down, you get Bishop seemed untouchable 2. The Dukes thumped the frustrated back up and [Liberty] will develop Into a going into the game, but he Flames 111-77. Nine James Madison hard-nosed team in January," proved that he really is human. •players scored in double digits in the Hankinson said. But the point that I'm trying Dukes' rout of Liberty. Liberty's Delawn Liberty will next travel to to get at is how in the world Grandison scored a team-high 16 points Charlottesville to face the University of does Florida St deserve a shot and notched 10 rebounds in the lop Virginia. Last season, the Flames at the national title? There are sided loss. recorded the greatest upset in school five teams that finished the sea SHAWN ELDRIDGE JMU might spark a series of lineup history by beating the Cavaliers 69-64. son with one loss, so how can a DRIVING FORCE —Senior Jay Boykin has provided Liberty with experience. Boykin is currently changes for the Flames. Following the Liberty will seek to repeat its major feat computer determine how game, Head coach Mel Hankinson hint Dec. 8 at 7:30 at University Hall. averaging 7.8 ppg and four rebounds per game, third and second on the team respectively. Florida St's loss was "stronger" than Kansas St's champi onship loss. It's not K-St*s fault that the overrated ACC doesn't Lady Flames fall to have a championship game at Campbell edges LU in OT the end of the seasr-a. I mean Florida St lost to N.C. BY MATT KEENAN Coastal Carolina in State for crying out loud. At Sports Editor least Kansas St. lost to the No. Former Big South foe Campbell University 12 ranked team in the country, outscored Liberty by 10 in the second half en BSC championship definitely not someone who lost route to a 73-69 overtime victory against the vis to lowly Baylor. iting Lady Flames on Saturday afternoon in Buies In my opinion, Kansas St BY KERRY RODRIGUEZ it, while the Lady Bulldogs strug has the complete package Creek, N.C. gled but never made another point. Liberty's Sharon Wllkerson recorded a double- Champion Reporter offensively and defensively. It Liberty won 15-8. Just goes to prove that not even double on the afternoon with 18 points and 10 The Liberty University women's The final game of the match was rebounds to pace LU (3-3). a computer can solve the dis volleyball team, which claimed last all about blocks and coverage. putes that surround one of the LU Jumped out to an early 10-2 lead sparked by year's Big South Conference cham Liberty Jumped out early with an two three-pointers from Irene Sloof. Campbell (4- most coveted trophies in all of pionship, returned to the University 8-1 lead. In the middle of the game sports, the Sears Trophy. 3) chipped away at the early deficit, but was not of North Carolina at Asheville on kills were going long and outside I've said it from the begin able to capture a first half lead. Nov. 21 to defend its title. allowing UNC-A to start the come ning and I'll say It again. Both teams shot poorly from the field In the back. The game tied up at 12-12 The Lady Flames earned a spot in Major college football (Div. I- first half with Liberty shooting 9-of-31 for 29 per and UNC-A took the lead for the the championship game with a 3-0 A) needs a playoff format cent, while Campbell only converted on 22 per first time at 13-12. win over UNC-Asheville before bow similar to that of Division I- cent of its shots. LU grabbed a 24-17 halftlme A couple of sideouts and some ing out to Coastal Carolina 3-0 in AA. There's never been a dis advantage. monster blocks later, Liberty had the finale. pute once about who the Today was Indicative of how we haven't been won the semi-final round of the The first team to challenge the National champion is at the playing well offensively so far this year," LU assis Lady Flames in its quest for a conference tournament. tant coach Roger Hodge said. I-AA level for over a decade. If repeat was none other than the Akpama led the team with 14 it's money that certain offi The Lady Camels used an 8-0 run with 5:13 host UNC-A Lady Bulldogs. The kills and 2 service aces while Dorn remaining in the contest to post its first lead of cials are worried about, I Lady Flames came out strong and led the team with 14 digs. don't think they would lose the game at 53-50. capitalized on shutting down The key to winning this game With :48 remaining and the game on the line, out at all. In fact, I think the their opponents. was teamwork. We all worked playoffs would generate more Sloof missed a pair of free throws with the score The first game of the match was together as one unit to accom tied at 58. Freshman Rachel Young would try to money for the schools and highlighted by strong serving per plish our championship goals," college football. ball her teammate out at the buzzer, but her shot formances from Christi Cherry and Cherry said. When the Fiesta Bowl is would fall short and send the game Into overtime. Athena Sherwood in a 15-7 win. Six hours later, LU was back played on Jan. 4, we'll all have CU rallied for six unanswered points at the The second game was played on the court against Coastal to wonder whether or not start of OT and the Lady Flames were never able with increased momentum by both Carolina, the only team to beat Kansas St., UCLA, Ohio St, to recover for a 73-69 defeat teams. The Lady Flames were hit Liberty in the regular season. Florida or the like could have "Unfortunately, the story so far this year is ting the ball high and out, giving The first game of the match taken down the mighty at the big times we haven't hit the big shots," UNC-A the advantage and an 8-6 moved at a much slower pace THOMAS LOVING Volunteers. My guess is that Hodge said. lead. Angi Brookshire served and lacked the momentum of the none of them can, but it's fun SPURLOCK'S SPOT—Senior Jennifer Spurlock has LU will have to try tosolve its shooting woes Liberty into the lead. The Lady to second guess the NCAA been the inside presence for the 3-3 Lady Flames. before hosting Bethune-Cookman on Thursday. Flames Look the lead and ran with Please see VOLLEYBALL on pg. 12