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03-05-02 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 19, Issue 16)

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Gaither and ews Six-time Champions friends speak U.S. engages in the By Julleanna Outten, assistant news editor Women, church and community year's largest offen­ members gathered to listen to and laugh sive in Afghanistan with Gloria Gaither and her friends as they shared real-life stories and encour­ U.S. military sources labeled agement. the current bombing of al Qaeda The sixth annual Christian Women's and Taliban targets as the largest Conference took place at Thomas Road offensive In the country this year. Baptist Church beginning Friday, March On Sunday, March 3, U.S. aircraft 1 at 7 p.m. and on Saturday, March 2 continued bombing cave com­ going from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. plexes that enemy forces are Gloria Gaither's friends Joy MacKen- occupying in the Paktla province. zle, Peggy Benson and Sue Buchanan The latest offenstve included Joined with her to share words of encour­ ground fighting concentrated in agement with nearly 1,200 women. Shahi-kot, sources said. Afghan The theme of the conference was fighters returning from the front based on the title of the book that the lines reported that they were four women Jointly authored, "Friends badly outnumbered and the al Through Thick and Thin." Qaeda forces were pushing them "It's one of the best conferences ever, back. They said that as many as if not the best," Bev Lowry, founder of 5,000 al Qaeda fighters may be the conference, said. "They're sharing involved with Afghans and Ameri­ things they've been through, and It's cans near the town of Gardez. been funny." Despite their different personalities Israel retaliates ;uul Ihe different directions-life took them, the four women have been friends after attacks for 35 years. Individually they boast accomplishments such as authoring After a weekend of attacks by books and songs, being vice-presidents the Palestinians, who killed at of companies, teaching the college level least 20 Israelis, Israeli helicopters and more, as well as having endured the and tanks attacked West Bank on deaths of close family members and Sunday, March 3. breast cancer prognosis. Palestinian attacks on two Rebekah Oldham Cox has spent Israeli military positions killed 11 extensive time with the four friends. of the 20 on Sunday. A suicide JOHN FISHER "They're personality when they're talking bomber killed nine Israelis, SIX-ALARM FIRE—The Lady Flames captured their sixth consecutive Big South Conference title on March 2 at the Roanoke on stage Is exactly who they are off including five children, on Satur­ Civic Center. The Flames beat Coastal Carolina, 57-33. Katie Feenstra (back row, second from left) and Kristal Tharp (front stage," she said. day In a crowded Jewish neighbor­ row, fourth from left) were named to the All-Tournament team. The Flames will now head on to the NCAA Tournament later hood as people were leaving syna­ this month. The date when they will play will be announced later this month. gogues. Please see FRIENDS, page 4 The Palestinians had promised the attacks after the Israeli army entered refugee camps of Balata and Jenin in the West Bank. Missions conference challenges student to serve The attacks that began Thurs­ day and continued through the weekend were the first major By Chris Sheppard, news editor down by the Peruvian Air Force. The Peruvian Air Incursions into Palestinian camps Force mistook the Bowers' plane for a drug- in the past 18 months of conflict DeMoss Hall had more color than usual this week. Tables smuggling plane. Ronl and Charity died, shot with eye-catching displays were set up throughout the outer with the same bullet Bowers and his son Cory hallways and main corridors signaling the return of Mission were uninjured. Swiss join UN after Emphasis Week. Before Bowers spoke an excerpt from his Over 50 mission agencies and more than 80 missionaries interview with Diane Sawyer was played. There 50 years on sideline participated in the World Impact Missions Conference last were some minor technical difficulties that pre­ week. vented the video portion from being seen. By a narrow margin, Swiss vot­ The conference began at Sunday night campus church In After the video, Bowers took the podium. His ers approved ofJoinin g with the the Schilling Center. Colorful flagsfro m various countries quiet, steady voice filled the Schilling Center as United Nations in Sunday's refer­ decorated the stage as the Director of ihe Center for World he thanked the students for their prayers for him endum. Switzerland's entrance Missions, John Balmer, Introduced the main speaker for the and Cory. into the UN comes after 50 years week-long conference, Jim Bowers. Bowers spoke on why Christians do not wit­ of sitting on the sidelines. Bowers and his wife Ronl served with the Association of ness, which he said are a lack of compassion, Tallies from all precincts Baptists for World Evangelism (ABWE) in Iquitos, Peru. On contact with lost people, time and Interest showed a 55-45 percent nation­ April 20,2001 the Bowers were flying back to Iquitos after MICHAEL TROXEL wide margin In favor, but the nec­ applying for a visa for their seven-month-old daughter, IMPACT YOUR WORLD— ABWE missionary Jim Bowers was the essary approval of at least half of Charity, when the small plane they were flying In was shot Please see IMPACT, page 4 keynote speaker for the World Impact Missions Conference. the country's cantons or states got a narrower 12-11 result Seniors prepare for pomp and circumstance Nation faces drought trar's Office and the LU Bookstore. chase a cap and gown last week may Very little rain fall has left By Chrissy Hannabass, reporter Despite the competition with the still purchase them In the LU book­ nearly a third of the United States World Impact Missions Conference, store. in a drought that could threaten It's not exactly flattering when you oveiall Senior Salute Week was a suc­ However, some seniors had diffi­ some places this summer with the put It on; you look rather like a shape­ cess. Approximately 500 cap and culty finding Senior Salute week, worst water shortages In years, less black blob. 'Ihe matching hat gowns were sold. because of mission's week. experts say. does not help matters much either, "Buying my cap and gown was both "I didn't even know there was a sen­ According to drought specialist yet despite the lack of fashion, LU exciting and sad. I'm glad that I've ior week," senior Angle Acosta said Harry Llns, some places in the seniors snatched these Items up like made it through college, but I'm also During this week, students also had East may face a summer of water they were the newest sensation to sad because I dont want 11 to end. It the opportunity to purchase class problems that compete with the come down the runways of Paris. made me realize that graduation Is rings from Jostens, have their senior record droughts of the 1960s. Past the missionaries and their only two months away," senior Mattie portraits taken by Chapel Studios and But, one forecaster is more many display booths in a small corner Gordon said. purchase their graduation announce­ concerned with the drought that in the LU bookstore, these seniors For a bachelor's degree, the cost for ments from Herd Jones. southern California may face. VONNEGEIGER threw fashion sense to the wind and the cap, gown, hood and tassel was SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SENIOR- A student talks with a Heitf Jones purchased their caps and gowns. $44, for the master's degree the cost Compiled byjulkanna Outtenrepresentativ e during Senior Salute Week. Caps, gowns and other Senior Salute Week lasted from Feb. was $49 and forth e doctoral degree Please see SENIOR, page 4 from various news agencies Hans such as announcements were purchased during this week. 26-28 and was hosted by the Regis- Ihe cost was $70. Those unable to pur­

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LYNCHBURG: 2629 W»'ds Rd./832I200 Due coupon PHI peison pel visit at participating tawlis'KesUuianlsonly Eiiliei3/3I/K PAINTED FOREST • i' '•» • (434) 237-8774 fM MARCH 5, 2002 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page 3 Seminar portrays 'what if scenario People came from the north and south to this year's Civil War Seminar to witness the mock trial The of Jefferson Davis and Robert E. Lee assuming a scenario in which Abe Lincoln had not died By Renee Patrick, reporter case...There was a wealth Price of material [to study]," Fritz What if President Abraham Klein, who portrayed Lin­ Lincoln had not been killed, but coln, said. only wounded, by John Wilkes Klein, who participated is Right Boothe in Ford's Theater? This is in one of LU's Civil War precisely the question that the seminars five years ago, By Chris Price, columnist Liberty University History has been impersonating Department set out to answer in Lincoln full time since Since it is right before Spring Break, and I am bogged down its sixth annual Civil War Semi­ 1980. Jim Bazo, who has with schoohvork, my mind has not had the chance to realty nar— "what if?" been impersonating Davis develop what I want to say with my 500 or so words for this week. The seminar, held on March 1 for nearly four years, said So, 1 am going to pull out a gimmick column, and give you my All and 2, drew a crowd to fill the that a large amount of Time Favorites list. conference room at David's Place. research was required to All Time Favorite Movie—This one is an easy one, because The Civil War seminar pre­ portray Davis. there is not a better work of cinematic excellence than "The Karate sented an alternate history sce­ "I read biography after Kid." It has action, it has a love story and it has Mlyagl. I don't nario in which Lincoln survived biography. I memorized a care how many times I see it; a little tear comes to my eye when the gun shot wound inflicted by KRNNY GIBSON lot of his speeches," Bazo the kid nails the guy In the face with the crane kick. If Ralph Mac- Boothe. Confederate President said. chio does not win the lifetime achievement award for his work in Jefferson Davis and General QUESTION TIME — Jefferson Davis and Robert E. Lee, as portrayed by profession Rowlette said that he The Karate Kid" trilogy, there is no justice in the world. Robert E. Lee were arrested and al re-enactors, face the questioning of the prosecution, played by local lawyers. thought the seminar was a All Time Favorite Hairstyle—Everyone is expecting a mullet put on trial for treason against the success. Friday's perform­ mention here, but that would be too easy. Even though I saw the United States. The court hearing began on Friday night ance attracted a crowd of 250 people, and world's greatest mullet at Bull Bucking in Boonsboro. This thing "[The main goal of the seminar is] educa­ with the testimony of the prosecution. Lin­ 215 to 220 people came to Saturday's per­ would have made Billy Ray Cyrus laugh. No, the mullet is not my tion—what might have happened within coln. The following day the trial continued formance. favorite hairstyle. 1 am going to go with the style that all of us had historical boundaries," English professor with the testimonies of Davis and Lee and "We had people from Texas, Michigan around the early to mid 90s—the bowl cut. Some of you guys on Kenny Rowlette, a co-ordinator of the event, closed with a soliloquy presented by Lin­ and Delaware—people from all over the campus are still sporting it, and that's fine if you're trying to keep said. coln. place," sophomore Karen Rowlette, who it real. But, I am sad to inform you that it went out of style along "Lincoln's soliloquy was definitely my served as the seminar's mistress of cere­ with neon sunglasses, jams, fanny packs and shirts with that lit­ favorite part of the whole event. He was monies, said. tle cartoon guy that says something like "attitude" or "whatever." really eloquent," sophomore Bethany "1 thought it was very good. It was differ­ If you don't know what that shirt is, check your mom's closet Gross said. ent from the others in the past. It was alter­ because every mom has one. Following the trial was a roundtable native history-asking the question 'what All Time Favorite Song—This also has a "Karate Kid" tie in, discussion of the event. The round table if?'" It is difficult to say what really would but Peter Cetera's "Glory of Love" is the best song ever. I know I consisted of a group of six men with have happened, but it was really neat," LU have just exposed my girly music tastes, but I am not ashamed. I expertise in the Civil War, including LU graduate Delanie Stephenson said. don't know how many young men have injured themselves strain­ history professor Dr. Homer Blass and The Civil War Seminar is held for both the ing to hit the notes he does, but I am one of them. If you happen to government professor Kevin Clauson, public and LU students. come by my house when 1 am In the shower, listen closer/ and you who discussed issues such as the histori­ "Our ultimate goal is to have more stu­ may hear "like a knight in shining armor from a long tameago, " cal accuracy of the trial. dents come," Rowlette said. "Next year's being sung slightly off key as hard as one man can sing. "We had to look at the laws and cus­ topic might be 'Unusual Weaponry of the All Time Favorite Names—Mookie Blaylock and Detlef toms of the time. We weren't too liberal Civil War or The Civil War in Movies." Scttrempf. These former NBA players Just have fun names to say. with the facts or else it would have been There still may be controversy over the All Time Favorite Embarrassing Moment—While on a date fiction, not education," Rowlette said. Civil War, but Rowlette said people should In high school, the mirror on the side of my car fell off while I was "I thought it was a great learning expe­ be looking past that. driving my piece of junk. I pretended not to notice, and so did she. rience, and it gave a different view of the "I am an American. You are an Ameri­ That made for an awkward ride for the rest of the evening as we KENNY GIBSON war," freshman Amanda Daniel said. can...The bottom line is, we are all Ameri­ both sat embarrassed for each other. There were no prewritten scripts for the cans," Rowlette said in his closing remarks. Hope you enjoyed my All Time Favorites list I promise to not NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH — Abraham Lincoln, por­ actors to memorize in preparing for the In the end, the audience, acting as jury, do another gimmick column unless I am really stuck for topics. trayed by full-time Lincoln impersonator Fritz Klein, trial. found Davis and Lee not guilty as charged. Have a safe and fun Spring Break. swears in to participate in the court trial. "We prepared ourselves for the

-::mMm:::W:r • Prepare for the future at Career Fair 2002

By Melissa Coleman, reporter held about a month earlier this year because employers want Are you worried about find­ more time to evaluate and pre­ ing a job after college? Do you pare for their future employees. need to find an internship for Many of the companies rep­ the summer? Do you want to resented can offer job opportu­ Cawf* learn how to prepare for your nities to graduates in any future job? If you answered yes major. AFLAC, for example, to any of these questions then offers great job opportunities Central & Eastern Europe you should attend the Career and requires no specified Fair on Tuesday, March 6. major. "There is lots of money Let your natural ability to speak English open doors The Career Center will host to be made for those who are the Career Fair from 11 a.m. - 4 willing to put in 40 hours a p.m. in the Vines Center. week," Fay Martin, an AFLAC for you to share Christ in Central & Eastern Europe. There will be representatives representative, said. from 35 companies including "One of our agents sold over the FBI, Duke University Hos­ $200,000 in insurance policies The hunger to learn conversational English will draw 2000+ students pital, the Charlotte Eagles, in his first year," Martin said. AFLAC and WSET-TV. These Martin then explained that to International Messengers' Evangelistic English Language Camps and many others will be looking employees automatically to fill positions for a variety of receive 60 percent commission each year. The camp setting facilitates fast relationship building majors. To find a complete list­ going into the company as well ing of these companies go to as a renewal every year. http://www. "Currently our company only and the curriculum is geared to allow numerous opportunities liberty.edu/resources/career. carries about one percent of This event does not apply Virginia, so there is still a huge to share the Gospel individually and in small group settings. only to graduating seniors or opportunity to make money out students looking for a perma­ there," Martin said. All necessary training is provided. nent position. It is a great Another benefit of this com­ place to find an internship, pany is that once the employee make contacts and receive tips has become familiar with his %, 4 & 6 week for future jobs. Many students new job, he can pick his own do not know what their future schedules and work their own Friendship Evangelism employers will be looking for or hours. even where to begin looking for Students who attend this a job. Even once a student fig­ event will not only gain valu­ ures out what kind of a job that able information and learn of he or she may want, many do possible job opportunities, but How beautiful l& ^S^T^f^ hobring good news." not know how to set themselves they will also have the chance apart from the competition. to win several prizes including The Career Fair provides a a two- night hotel getaway, gift great opportunity for students certificates to local restaurants to gain experience that will give and to Holiday House Florist. them a competitive edge in the Students who are planning job market. on attending the Career Fair "I hope that students realize should dress professionally, that they need to be thinking bring several copies of their ahead," Director of Career Ser­ resume and be prepared to be vice Sharon Mlnard said. This interviewed by the companies. Messengers is Minard's fourth year as pri­ For more information on this mary coordinator for the career event, please contact the fair. Career Center at ext. 2352, e- P.O. Box R • Clear Lake, IA 50428-0618 • 1-800-243-6763 Employers also are thinking mail [email protected] or visit their office in DH 2016. [email protected] ahead. The Career Fair is being www.internationalmessengers.org

1 K Page 4, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION MARCH 5, 2002 History professor explains Islamic customs and beliefs

By Mariel Williams, reporter seems to fall short of the high standard set by ment for the sins of the world Is not their own religion. accepted. LU history professor Dr. William Matheny Matheny explained the basic teachings of This concept of Christ's sacrificial gave a "Dramatic Presentation of Islam" to Islam, and how they compare to Christianity. death, to Muslims, violates God's law members of Alpha Lambda Delta and guests Unlike the Christian teaching of salvation by against human sacrifice, Matheny said. on Tuesday. Feb. 26. Matheny acted the part the grace of God, Muslims believe that salva­ Neither do Muslims believe that one man of a Muslim mullah, religious leader or tion Is brought about by their own efforts. A can take the punishment for the sins of teacher, as he explained how the Interactions person can be a Muslim and yet be lost. another. between East and West appear from the Mus­ In fact, Matheny said, all that Is necessary "[Muslims believe that] no one can stand lim point of view. to be a true Muslim Is to believe In the Islamic for you and take your place," Matheny said. Matheny first presented this lecture In a creed: "there Is no god but the God and And, as no one 1B taking their place, all faculty convocation and was later asked to Mohammed is his prophet." One is not saved good Muslims work very hard to earn their speak to Alpha Lambda Delta by Dr. Marilyn because one is a Muslim, but because one Is place In paradise. To do this, they try to Gadomskl, the club's faculty sponsor. a good Muslim. obey the five pillars of Islam: belief In the Gadomskl felt that the controversial nature of Though Muslims see the concept of the Muslim creed, prayer, alms giving, fasting Matheny's lecture would help produce "a trinity as polytheistic and do not believe that and pilgrimage. higher level of thinking skills" In Alpha it was possible for God to become a man, "All pious Muslims pray live times a Lambda Delta members. Matheny said, Islam does not completely dis­ day," Matheny said, The society's president, sophomore Philip count Jesus. Matheny also discussed how people In Lllllendahl, agreed. "The main point was to "[Muslims] believe Jesus was a prophet, Islamic countries feel that they are under make people think," Lllllendahl said."He one of the greatest prophets," Matheny said, attack by the West and so feel Justified In raised a lot of good points." but they do not believe he was the son of God. terrorism. It Is the threat to their culture Matheny began by presenting a brief his­ Much of the New Testament teachings, that worries them, he said. Western televi­ tory of Islam. He went on to compare various such as the Virgin Birth and Christ's miracles sion, American military bases In the Middle SUSAN WHITLEY aspects of Islam with Christianity, demon­ were accepted by Mohammed and are East and many U.N. measures seem to MUSLIM MULLAH — Dr. William Matheny acted the part of a Muslim leader strating how, In Muslim eyes, Christianity accepted by his followers. But, God's punish­ threaten their cultural sovereignty. or teacher as he explained Islamic beliefs to Alpha Lambda Delta members. IMPACT: Over 80 missionaries attend this semester's conference Continued from page 1 institute trains national pastors in Peru. dents and missionaries sat together at tables, ate pizza like the missionaries couldn't escape the truth that "mis­ Thursday was a time when students had a chance to and enjoyed each other's company. After the pizza was sion" is born out of a pure relationship with God. When He also challenged students to make friends with lost sit and talk to missionaries in a one-on-one setting. In finished, Balmer asked missionaries and students to we begin to grasp that relationship it really is nothing to people in order to win them for Christ. the afternoon a ladies tea was held at David's Place with share what was on their hearts and what they had cross borders," Wade said. "It really struck me the illustration that Jim Bowers keynote speaker Lisa Weidman of Unevangelized Fields gained fromth e week. Bill Dooley, enlistment counselor for ABWE, said that used reminding us that it is a far greater tragedy for a Mission (UFM). "I was very this was one of the most successful missions confer­ 95-year-old man to die and go to hell than for a saint to The tea started encouraged by all ences he had ever attended. Dooley had Interviews with pass on to eternal glory ."junior Christina Wade said. out with a the different mes­ over 40 students and actually ran out of information Monday morning convocation was another opportu­ music video of is8l^ sages we heard," cards to give to students. nity to hear from Bowers. The Diane Sawyer clip was Audio Adrena­ *•••*•' |B freshman Stacey "I felt it [the missions conference] was very organized. shown again, this time without any technical difficulties. line's song Phillips said. I've never come away with this many interviews in one Bowers also told students that a book about his late "Hands and Each residence week," Dooley said. Part of this organization was thanks wife Roni and the Peru incident had been written and Feet." The hall had a mis­ in part to the amount of students who volunteered dur­ would be released within the month. The book was writ­ video was fol­ sionary speaking ing the conference. At least 150 students participated in ten by ABWE staff writer. Kristen Stagg. Proceeds from lowed by senior during Thursday behind-the-scenes work during the week. the book. "If God Should Choose," will benefit Moody Kendra '•' ^am '"A -»'-" - night hall meet­ Over 40 students came forward and made decisions Bible Institute and ABWE. "If God Should Choose" will Cyphert ing. for service in missions during the week. be carried in the LU bookstore. singing a song • "One thing that They [missionaries] have said that it was the best Monday night featured six different panel discus­ byAvalon - 'V stood out to me missions conference they have ever been to here. There sions, with each different panel having at least fivemis ­ called "Can't A 'A' A.'A -, was the simplicity was definitely more student involvement than we have sionaries. The different panel discussions covered a vari­ live a Day". and the profun­ ever had before. The missions conference was a com­ ety of topics, including ministry to Muslims. %v'<. i 2 dity of the mes­ plete success," Balmer said. Wednesday convocation a special collection was night was an YVONNE GEIGER sages throughout For more infomation on Bowers, please visit his Web taken in memory of Roni and Charity. The money informal gather­ HEART FOR THE WORLD — Students had the opportunity to research mis­ the entire confer­ site at www.jimbowers.org. The site will be up soon. donated will help support the Jungle Bible Institute. The ing where stu- sions and mission boards at this semester's missions conference. ence. It seemed WOMEN: Friends share their 'real life' experiences, good and bad

Continued from page 1 the death of her husband and 34-year-old son. "Life Is full of brokenness and joy," Benson especially with Gloria and Joy being so Intellectual. shared with the women at the conference. "In that But, they've worked hard at maintaining their rela­ process of life, I am so thankful for the people who tionship." have shared both the brokenness and the joy." Gloria Galther, with the GaitherTrio, has MacKenzie has taught pupils of every age at the recorded more than 60 albums and on her own elementary, high school and college level. She was written or cowritten more than 600 songs. Those also the vice-president of an educational publishing Include favorites such as "Because He Lives" and company for 10 years and has authored more than "Something Beautiful." She has authored a number 40 books. of best-selling books Including "God Gave the Song" Together these women travel to many confer­ and the "Blessing" series. ences. Cox said that this one was medium-sized Buchanan has authored "Duh-votlons" and compared to others, which can get very large. "Words of Wisdom for the Spiritually Challenged" "Even if you're not a Christian, you can laugh and overcame a deadly prognosis of breast cancer. and cry [at their conferences]," Cox said. "1 don't She claims that she Is not a deep person, but "all He think people realize how Impacting they can be." wants Is - are you ready for this? - for me to be His Lerlyne Garcia, wife of business professor Mike person," she said on her blo-page. Garcia, attended the conference. "They're very Cindy Murphy, from Chattam, Va., attended the funny and poignant, it's neat to [be] friends like that conference both this year and last She said that for so long and be so different," she said. one of the best things about the conference was Tables full of the women's books, cassettes and "Sue's personality, the way she makes it okay to be videos were set up In the Lynchburg Christian who you are. You don't have to fit In the mold." Academy gymnasium. After the conference they Benson entertains crowds and her friends with made themselves available for autographing and her animated talking ability. She shares life experi­ more Importantly, Galther said, for talking with ences, good and bad, Including how she survived other women to hear their stories. SENIORS: List of things to do

Continued from page 1 photographer will be taking pictures in front of the LU Bookstore on March 5, 6 and 7, from 11 "I have been so Impressed; everybody Is so a.m. - 4 p.m. There is no charge for the picture polite here," Herff Jones representative Mary sitting. Yearbooks will also be available for $30. Mullen said of the graduating seniors. Students are advised to meet with their grad­ Mullen said she placed about 90 orders for uation advisors prior to graduation to ensure graduation announcements. Most students that they meet all the graduation requirements. planned to order their announcements online. The baccalaureate service will take place on Those unable to order graduation announce­ May 10 at 7 p.m. at Thomas Road Baptist ments during Senior Salute Week may purchase Church. Students need to be present In the LCA generic announcements without name engrav­ gym at 6 p.m. to participate. ings on them in the LU bookstore. Engraved The graduation ceremony will take place on announcements can be purchased online at May 11 at 10 a.m. In the Vines Center. Students wwwherff-Jones.com/college/graduatlon. must be present for graduation at 8:30 a.m. Thank you notes, personal notes, keepsakes and Rehearsal for graduation will be May 10 at 1:30 appreciation gifts are also available for purchase p.m. at the Vines center. online. For more Information, regarding graduation, There are also a number of other things that contact the Registrars Office at ext. 2188 or if graduating seniors are advised to do In the fol­ unable to purchase the required Items for gradu­ lowing weeks. Seniors should have their pictures ation, stop by the LU Bookstore In DeMoss Hall. taken for the 2002 yearbook. A professional

i • MARCH 5, 2002 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, page 5 u The great thought, the great concern, the great anxiety of men is to restrict... the limits of their own responsibility. Opinion —Giosue'Borsi .. /""^"l The Liberty • Eight hours of ZZZs not the norm

I couldn't resist clicking on the link from night it seems, is a late night trying to get that there are no major differences. And that the AOL News Ticker that read "Are you sleep­ homework done after being in class all day is my reasoning in writing this column. ing too much?" Because of course I find that and then working after that. The so-called "Getting a couple of nights' short sleep is hilarious. The sleep that I do get barely seems abnormal sleeping habits of nothing to be concerned about," Champion adequate, so I felt like yelling an indignant college students aren't so Donald LBilwise, Ph.D. said. "NOI" at the computer screen. Most college abnormal now. While the study does contend Laziness a sign of the times students would echo my sentiments. With jug­ That makes me feel so that less than eight hours of sleep It may be a sign of the times, but it's a sign most LU students gling school, work and everything else that much better. My mom is isn't bad for you, night after night can't wait to see: Welcome to Florida. With spring break rolling in needs our attention the majority of us defi­ always telling me that my of five hours of sleep will take its with the tide, many colleglates are headed south to soak up solar nitely do not sleep too much. sleeping habits should be bet­ toll on you. Bilwise warned that blessings, sand-streaked strands, saline-riddled seas and And in a sick, twisted way we might feel val­ ter. Now I can tell her that the they don't mean it's good to get string., .cheese. And not a minute too soon. Many students are idated in our lack of sleep when a six-year doctors have confirmed what way too little sleep for too long, already admitting to senioritis and spring fever, and those are just study of over one million Americans shows I've told her, "It won't hurt me" according to Web MD. the sophomores with allergies. that people who sleep eight hours or more a Excuse me now while I send That should be a relief to every With Senior Salute Week just days in the past, seniors are start­ night tend to die sooner than those who sleep, her this studyl student here around this time of ing to feel the first pangs of panic as the realization of May and its say, six hours a night. The study shows that The study was conducted dianabell year. The workload is tremendous uncharted days begins to set in. The Career Fair this week only the average night's sleep is six and a half on 1.1 million people who and it all must be finished before fans the Flames of anxiety for soon-to-be alumni while underclass­ hours. ranged in age from 30-years-old to 102-years- Spring Break. man perspire over GNED midterms. All the while salt-tainted This study contradicts old. Kripke Ahhh.. .those two words bring me so much breezes woo already weary minds away from concentrating on the the eight-hour a night U and others happiness. I will feel even more happiness immediate tasks at hand. How then do we stay focused as the It is evidently very safe to norm. "You really don't gathered infor­ when the time is upon me to get in my car and break and ultimately, for some, the end of college looms so heavily have to sleep for eight sleep only seven, six or even mation on the on our consciousness? head away from campus with my CD player hours.. .It is evidently very people's sleep­ Perhaps the only sanity-saver In these last days (insert five hours a night. blaring Toby Mac. safe to sleep only seven, six ing habits and Armageddon soundtrack here) is Colossians 3:23-24 which I will then have 10 whole days to do exactly or even five hours a night," -Daniel F. Kripke, MD, health and reminds us that Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as what I feel like doing, even if that means sleep­ Daniel F.Kripke.MD, the tracked it for working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will study leader « ing more than eight hours! And I most cer­ study leader, said. six years. So receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the" Lord tainly plan on getting as many hours of sleep this study Christ you are serving. The article that was fea­ as possible before I head back to the daily wasn't based on college-age people. I was Still not motivated to finish that 50-page paper? Try a tried and tured on Web MD went on to say, "In fact, grind that is a college student's life. unable to find anything on just college stu­ true saying: this too shall pass. The next few days may bring new eight hours' sleep can no longer be considered I will now conclude this column that IVe dents sleeping habits. I was able to find stud­ understanding to just howugly Hades can be, but be grateful that normal." finished at 1 a.m. And rest assured (no pun ies done on the quality of college student' sleep it will not last for eternity. Have you ever seen a marathon runner I, along with most college students, can intended) that I will not get eight of hours of compared to adults, but that is another col­ stop moving in the last 100 meters of the race? Of course not. attest to that fact. Eight hours of sleep is haird sleep tonight. umn altogether. The fact that the researchers What possible good would that accomplish? In the same way, turn­ to come by. Most of us have experienced at and doctors didn't point out anything different ing Into sloth-like flesh just days before a break will only leave you least one all nighter where we try to do enor­ about people younger than 30 makes it seem with more pressure to make up for your laziness after the break is mous amounts of work at once. But every over. Use the knowledge of your reward, i.e.-spring break, as motiva­ tion to give you one last burst of energy (or one more pot of leaded coffee) to finish all that holds you back from raorphing into a com­ plete beach bum or couch potato. That's why seasoned profession­ God extinct in an environmental world als know there is a time to work and a time to play. Play hard over break so you come back rejuvenated, ready to face the next goal: The sky began to roar like an angry lion, the contrary, God owns this planet and all its nest and sent its dropping down to the May. You'll be glad you did. and great flashes of light poured from the inhabitants (Col. 1:16, Ps. 24:1,19:1-6), and -J.P. ground below. We have been given, instead, clouds. The clouds gathered like an army as His stewards, He has entrusted us with the wisdom to make conscious choices to avoid EHBJBigiBElBIBiBigiBigMBJBlBIBlBJSMBMgMBJBlBMBMBJBigjIs] moving quickly into battle. Strangely, drops responsibility of wise use of His creaUon. fouling our Individual, community and global of water spilled—wasted—onto Instead, many have either 'nest,'" Carl Wieland points out in an article in Thought of the week: 1 the ground, stirring the dust. abused or evaded this responsi- "Creation Magazine." Wieland also points out Someone shouted, "That old fool biktyjetting environmental that if Christians want to be consistent with Speaking of signs...according to was right, head for high land!" extremists put evolutionary the view that we shouldn't fight the curse, we ancient Chinese astrologers, 70 per­ The last pair walked aboard and glasses on society's view of also shouldn't fight diseases and epidemics. the door was sealed shut. The nature, and ultimately God's Christians have let society miss the glory of cent of omens are bad. And you great deluge had begun. relationship to it. Instead of God revealed in His intricately designed cre­ thought you were having a bad day... Noah and the Ark—the first seeing nature in its original pur­ ation—both man, animal and the workings of conservation effort. But I pose, "the heavens declare the our environment. God cares about His cre­ (uselessfacts. net) thought that conservation and glory of God; and the firmament ation, even "the lilies of the field" are clothed all of that environmental stuff shows His handiwork (Ps. in glory, and not a single sparrow falls to the was a libera] political agenda? 19:1)," we have let environmen­ ground unnoticed by God (Matt. 10:29). In Actually, the environmentalist's tracilawson tal extremists warp the intent of fact He cares so much, Christ has set to agenda to preserve and conserve our responsibility toward our redeem the earth and all its inhabitants (Col. I nature is really God's agenda. In the Garden environment. Extinction is not a natural 1:20). We should care about what God cares I of Eden and through Noah, He has passed process, and it about. EiimEMSieMmEMmffl&EMmMmfflQMBmEMsm®down thi s responsibility to His children. does not reflect The environmentalist's The Bible is full of "Then God said, 'Let Us make man in Our evolution. There u examples and benefits The Liberty • Policies image...[and] let them have dominion over the wasn't extinction in agenda to preserve and of wise stewardship fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and the Garden of conserve nature is really and the consequences over the cattle, over all the earth and over Eden. Death and of irresponsibility ion every creeping thing...'"(Gen. 1:26). destruction are a God's agenda. (Luke 16,12, Ex. 22:6, The Champion encourages . , community members to sub- Unfortunately, many Christians have part of the Fall and w Lev. 19:19,25:3-12, 1971 University Blvd. .. , " ' ., ... turned this verse into an excuse to exploit the so are extinction and pollution and every Deut. 20:19,24:19-22). I believe we are with­ Lynchburg, VA 24506 m,t lcttcrs to the ed,tor on earth and its inhabitants. "Clearly, God other environmental issue. out excuse for letting environmental issues (434) 582-2124 any subject. Letters should become a political agenda and the avenue for not exceed 400 words and intended that nature serve man, not that man So why get Involved if the environment is serve nature," Charles Goodwich said in an inevitably doomed? Shrugging our shoulders evolutionary fallacies. 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Here in America, how often do we dreams with which our brothers and sis­ night. To be consistent with my melan­ think about how good we ters across the globe consis­ choly personality, I was determined to have it? Just like the rest of tently fall asleep. not only play the part but also look the the world, we wake up each World hunger is more than part as well. After spending $30 on hair day with hunger pains. Just a tool employed by rhetori­ color and styling wax I walked back to my like the rest of the world, we cians to stir emotions. It is car satisfied, apart from the realization look forward to having a good more than the constituency that I, a male, had just spent $30 on hair meal. And according to of liberal politicians. Every­ products. Maslow's hierarchy of needs, day it is ignored is a day in Content In my Indulgence, I proceeded just like the rest of the which it takes its ghastly toll. to drive out of the Wal-Mart parking lot human race, our lives revolve < . Compassion International is and saw a man standing in the median. around the needs of our body 33r0nSKIIU18r not just a business that funds He wore a sloppily written sign that said, to ingest, digest and move to the next the tours of popular Christian music "Cold, hungry, and travelling—Can you level of Maslow's pyramid. artists. It is an organization that simply help?" Immediately my mind raced to Tragically, unlike the rest of the world, sees where the reality of Christianity and rationalize the squandering of time and when we awaken with hunger pains we the reality of the world meet face to face. money that had just taken place, "No." fill them as quickly as possible, never So what is my responsibility? Should I That was my answer to his need. "No I even considering the possibility that food starve myself for several weeks in order to can't help because I spent all my money could be unfound. Unlike a lopsided por­ catch a glimpse of the condition of the on things I didn't need and all my avail­ tion of the human population, a good emaciated world? Should I give all my able time on things only intended to pro­ Reporting the news—whatever the cost meal consists of exactly what we want. In money to the Southern Baptist Conven­ mote myself." And, sure, one could offer stark contrast to the majority of the tion? Should I become the next Mother the argument that any money I gave that How much is a story worth? It terrifies never be put in a situation where we will human race, we take the first level of Teresa? While each of these ideas has man would have gone to buy alcohol or me and fascinates me at the same time have to choose our safety or the story. Maslow's pyramid for granted and move some semblance of substantiality, there that it's not safe to pick up strangers on that journalists are willing to risk their However, 1 think we should continue in on to the next levels, complaining about is, I believe, a universally applicable bibli­ the street corner. But Jesus died know­ lives to get the scoop in wartime situa­ the same strain of fearlessness these the prior ones. "I can't use this bathroom. cal perspective. ing we would trample on his grace. And tions. Daniel Pearl has been , journalists have shown us. It's way too dirty." "I can't stand the food The principle is known as stewardship Jesus forsook His heavenly glory know­ confirmed dead within the We ought to consider each at the Marriott." "I can't believe I waited and it is clarified in Luke 9 with the para­ ing that the world He would enter wasn't past week. According to the story, each interview, each in the emergency room for three hours!" ble of the 10 mlnas. The question Jesus's safe. Are we called to be imitators of Committee to Protect Journal­ moment vitally important. "Mom, you know I don't like broccoli." story begs is found in the command given Christ only when it is convenient for us? ists (cpj.org), 37journalists For someone receiving the "What!? You're lowering my allowance?" by the master to his servants. Are you It is not ungodly to have possessions. were killed in 2001 alone. news we report, it just might On and on and on we whine, bellowing doing His business until He comes? In It is not sinful to eat three meals a day. Because 1 am planning to be a life-or-death situation. the critical anthem of our lives. other words, are you making a kingdom- But our responsibility is to "do business." become ajoumalist, this news To those of you who are Sadly, our song echoes throughout the contributing profit with the resources To maximize our resources, to live in impacts me in a difficult way. not going into journalism and world, naturally instilling the typical for­ He's given to you in a faithful and consis­ such a way that when opportunities arise Am I willing to put my life on therefore have no idea what eign perspective that Americans are self­ tent manner? for us to meet another person's physical the line for a story? Am I willing heatherhuff I'm talking about, keep read­ ish. Perhaps we should replace the "Star Here is a personal illustration to con­ needs we have not destroyed that capa­ to risk dying to make sure that the world ing. This can apply to you also. Spangled Banner" with a song entitled, "I clude my observations. Two weeks ago I bility. knows the information that I am trying to I suppose the whole matter boils down Want it Now." Instantly gratified and made an extra trip to Wal-Mart to prepare uncover? to a carpe diem approach to life. Seize never satisfied, we awake daily into the for my performance in Coffee House that Journalists, as a group, are a unique each opportunity. If you have a chance to flock. We live to find the answers to the do something great, take it. Spontaneity "Ullll'l questions we assume the rest of the is often the father of success. Consider 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 world must be asking, and often we will each day, each person, each time you 8 7 go to great lengths to findthos e answers. open your eyes as vitally important. Ask 10 11 12 13 Those who seem to succeed consistently yourself if you are willing to die for what rRinviti in the industry are those who are pas­ you are currently doing with your life. 15 16 17 I1"8 sionate about their work, those who love I doubt that Daniel Pearl had even 1 March 5, 2002 to "get the story." Yet, those same people imagined that he would be kidnapped by 19 20 are usually the ones who are willing to the militants. However, he must have risk their lives for that story. considered the risk he was taking when ACROSS 21 22 23 •24 The question we, who are currently he boarded the plane in the firstplace . training to join this group of risk-takers, Pearl was passionate about his work and 1. Before the storm 25 must ask ourselves is this: Are we willing willing to riskhi s life. He put everything 5. "She'll be there 3 p.m." 7. Seven year 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 to face death to gather news? on the line to get the story, and it cost 10. Lassie True, most of us will only reach top 25 him his life. Am I willing to live that 12. Opposite of Yes 35 36 37 market stations at the highest, and will bravely? 13. There are seven 15. Begone! (Imperative verb) 38 39 40 16. Mentally exhausted America taking risk with China relations 19. State next to California TT" 42 When does a government go too far in public opinion, and thereby potentially 20. Without people 21. A ballerina dances here protecting the nation's ideology? Last dupe an entire populace. Freedom of 43 44 45 46 • 47 48 49 50 22. Madman week President Bush spoke to a crowd at speech is necessary for clear and accu­ 24. Wily 51 52 53 54 Qinghna University in Beijing, China, rate public thought. Without varying 25. Long ago times but to the dismay of some members of points of view challenging each individ­ 26. Hair color 55 56 the American press the ual to decipher the truth, any 31. Rose transcripts of the speech, amount of intelligence is a 35. The highest point 57 58 59 60 which were released nation waste, because one will 36. Spain and Portugal 38. To neaten wide by the official New believe whatever he is told • 61 62 63 China News Agency, were without regard to unheard 39. The conscience 41. Carmen, e.g. (C) 2002 Collegiate Presswire Features Syndicate highly censored, removing alternatives. 43. Baha | http://www.cpwire.com references to freedom and The U.S. must not engage 46. Obliquely faith. in a closer relationship with 47. Tibetan priest 1 3 4 B t 10 11 12 13 Bush, who spoke about China until their government 51. Unwholesome A A p p s H O L G A F F s 53. "In the same book" 1< 16 the need for religious toler­ has made greater strides A R c U a ,6R 1 O A W A 1 T beneppard 55. A clam 17 II ance, was just the second toward freedom of speech. L E A N s "o L D S E N N A U.S. President allowed to The intention of the Chinese 56. Overly showy 21 22 23. Malt beverage- \ A N G A 1N E S E M 1 IS E R 57. A tide speak directly to the people of China. government to keep their people ignorant 26. Hotel parent company 2 58. Present indicative of he "o E M 's " A G The speech was carried live by China's makes them a potential danger. 27. "Learn it to" 2J 2« n » Si 3i 33 P 1 N A E T A S H 60. Prods N I N G 28. Roman Goddess of plenty s 36 premier television station, which went But how far do we extend the public's 61. A major star n 1 29. A degree L B " H O C K N E O surprisingly uncensored. The more right to speak their mind? The U.S. has 62. Hair style A 30. Pass this and get $200 N E S S T H A N E H E 1 n widely distributed print transcripts, involved itself in censorship throughout 63. Eye ailment 31. Female D u E •m u E D E F 0 R G E however, did not go untouched. Much of its history. In the 1950s it was not China a 41 S 32. Rage A^M 1 c A B L E 45E A R T H S the speech, calling for China to loosen its who was concerned about warring ide­ DOWN 33. Young swine 46 0 L A F S R 1 restrictions on the media, was edited ologies, instead the U.S. in the midst of a 34. Portuguese saint 4a 51 gpHHI E N N u 1 L 1 P n E A "D E R out. And although many political ana­ cold war scare was blacklisting and 1. Piece of garlic 37. To occupy a space M„._ V 0 1 I u 2. False name 39. A stamp E C \ U R s E lysts have heralded Bush's trip as a suc­ sometimes even imprisoning American 60 6. 1 i 3. Opera singer Jerry 40. Where ashes lie E L L E N F O E \ L A s P cess, the limited media coverage leaves moviemakers who showed evidence of OJ 114 much to be asked. having Communist sympathies. Even 4. Change from one stage to another 42. A NY lake S L i: F. T E N D "k 0 G E S Why would America desire a closer today no one is allowed by law to 5. Actinon chemical symbol 43. Military supplies 6. One not living on campus 44. A people of Northern Last v »/e3 k anSV \ S 1 s /er threaten the President. relationship with a country that is the 7. Managing Editor of "Sports Night" Thailand antithesis of nearly every American prin­ The answer is that the rights of each 8. Sea bird 45. Sicker ciple? Last year China celebrated the individual should extend to where the 9. Percentages of Irish farm crops 46. Island in the New Indies Congradulations Amanda Communist party's 80th anniversary by rights of other individual's begin. The 10. Whining speech 47. A 30's dance strengthening its control over the media Chinese government has gone beyond 11. Nabisco cookie 48. A traditional saying and imposing heavier punishments on security to the point of manipulation. 14. Whirl 49. Allot Langlais— last week's restriction violators. The new regula­ Whereas, the U.S. government has in the 17. States of being free 50. Singing brothers tions officially gave China the power to past traded its stand against Chinese 18. Elongated fish 52. Priestly garments winner! immediately close down any publication. oppression (just like its stand against 20. One puts this on first 54. After shave brand While China and America have kept a Communism) for a favorable economic mutually beneficial trade relationship relationship with China. The U.S. must Be the first to turn in this week's crossword puzzle correctly com­ alive, China is very much at odds with take a stand for freedom. Whether it American ideals, and relations should be requires refusing closer economic rela­ pleted and win a large pizza and drinks from the Hangar (toppings approached with a great deal of skepti­ tions or admitting our own mistakes, the cism. U.S. must work against unnecessary are extra). Bring it by the Champion office in DH 1035. A nation without free press is a nation censorship, because freedom of speech that cannot be trusted, because a few provides security by giving people the influential men have the ability to control freedom to think. MARCH 5, 200£ THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page 7 picks of the week • 3/8 Last day of classes before break! • 3/22-24 Spring Ballet Spring break officially begins after classes on Friday. A Lynchburg Regional Ballet Theatre. Lynchburg Fine Arts week free from classes and homework. Go, have fun and Center. 3/22 - 8 p.m. 3/23 & 3/24 - 2 p.m. Admission. be good! Call 846-3804 for Information. • 3/6 Career Fair in Vines Center. • 3/21-24 The Tempest Students, employers from across the country are coming The Tempest, a play by William Shakespeare. Sweet Briar to see youl Dress professionally, bring copies of your College, Babcock Fine Arts Center. Admission. 7:30 p.m., resume and be prepared to be Interviewed. 2 p.m. Call 381-6120 for Information. Animator Chuck Jones dies at age 8 By Rachel Coleman, reporter After the department at Warner Bros, closed, Jones moved toMG M Stu­ The Coyote Is a history of my own frustration and war with dios where he created new episodes of the Tom & Jerry cartoon series. He all tools, multiplied only slightly," Chuck Jones Is After giving more than 60 years of laughter and entertainment through also directed the Academy-Award winning filmTh e Dot and the Line," while quoted as saying atwww.pbs.org. "I can characters like Daffy Duck, Wile E. Coyote, Bugs Bunny and others, anima­ at MGM. At the same time, Jones established his own production company, remember that my wife and daughter tor Chuck Jones died Friday, Feb. 22, from congestive heart failure. Chuck Jones Enterprises, and produced nine half-hour animated filmsfo r would start to weep bitterly and seek hid­ Jones was a talented animator, making more than 300 animated films In television. ing places whenever they saw me head his career and earning four Academy Awards, Including an Honorary Oscar In the late 1970s, Jones and his daughter Linda pioneered a limited-edi­ toward the tool drawer, if only to hang a pic­ In 1996 for lifetime achievement He was awarded three Honorary Doctor­ tion art business selling Images created by Jones that depicted scenes from ture. I have never reached into that drawer ates Including one from the American Film Institute In 1997. Jones was also his most enduring cartoons. One was "What's Opera, Doc?," which was without starting a chain of disasters of various awarded an honorary life membership fromth e Directors Guild of America. Inducted Into the National Film Registry In 1992 for being "among the most but inevitable proportions." Jones was bom Sept 21,1912 in Spokane, Wash. Hegrewup In Holly­ culturally, historically and aesthetically significant films of our time," accord­ "Of all that motley crew, there Is one with VWW.T00NZONE.NET wood, Calif., where he sometimes worked as a child extra in silent-film ing to the NFR whom I most clearly associate, and for whom I have the greatest affinity and comedies by Mack Sennett After he graduated fromChoulnar d Institute, In 1995, more than 1,000 animators, cartoon historians and animation understanding. That, of course, is Daffy Duck," Jones said In his autobiogra­ which later became the California Institute of the Arts, Jones drew pencil professionals rated their favorite cartoon filmsfo r a book edited by Jerry phy, "ChuckAmuck." portraits for a dollar each on the street Beck, The Fifty Greatest Cartoons." Four out of the top five were Jones', "He believes that everybody's out to do him In, which Is a perfectly legiti­ In 1932, Jones got his firstJo b In the animation Industry as a cell washer Including "What's Opera, Doc?" and "Duck Amuck." mate supposition. They are out tod o him in." for former Disney animator Ubbe Iwerks. After four years, Jones became an In 1996, working with Theodore S. Geisel (Dr. Seuss), Jones directed and Junior Sean Purdle also appreciates Daffy Duck. "I like him because he's animator for the Leon Schlesinger Studio, which was later sold toWarne r co-produced "Dr. Seuss' How the Grlnch Stole Christmas." completely, totallyan d utterly Insane." Bros. At age 25 he directed his first film, "The Night Watchman." "When (the Grlnch] looks down at Whoville and you see this smile come Most people agree on liking Bugs Bunny over Daffy Duck. Even Jones During World War II, Jones directed Army training filmswit h a popular on his face, and It's all In anticipation of what he's going todo, " Glen Keane, a confessed that he did toa n extent "I understood Daffy because I was Daffy, 1940s character. Private SNAFU, as well as a re-election filmfo r President supervising animator at Disney said on www.pbs.org. "And you Just crawl and am Daffy," Jones said. "I can dream about being Bugs Bunny, but when Franklin D. Roosevelt Into his head. It's an Intellectual anticipation. Chuck Is the master of freeze I wake up, I'm Daffy." Heading his own unit Jones stayed at the Warner Bros. Animation depart­ frame.. .where everything stops, and you can ^^^^^^^^^^^ "I know he's the most popular and everyone else ment until it closed In 1962. Duringthls time, he helped tobrlngtollfe many just hear the wheels turning Inside the char­ loves him too,bu t I tellyou , there's Just something of the most famous and well-loved char­ acter's head." I can dream about about Bugs Bunny," Grater said. "His wit was simply acters at Warner Bros. Jones created Another example of Jones' comic timing Is being Bugs Bunny, but classic, and he was always a well-written character. Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Michigan J. Frog, WUe E. Coyote. The unlucky predator finds It was Just always so much fun to watch him make the Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote, Elmer hlmselfsuspended midair, foiled again by an when I Wake Up, I'm Daffy. anidiotoutofElmerFuddandYosemlteSamand Fudd, Marvin the Martian, Pepe le Pew Acme gizmo. He gingerly extends a foot to feel Daffy and anyone else he came across. I think it was and many others. And, though he did- for earth that Isn't there. He looks straight at -Chuck Jones •• mostfunwatchinghlmplckonSamandDaffy." nt create Bugs Bunny, he directed more us and blinks those yellow eyes. Then down •• 7 7 Jones was a prolific artist whose work has been than 50 Bugs cartoons. he goes, until he raises a puff on the floor of exhibited at galleries and museums worldwide, Jones also created The Three Bears" Monument Valley," Joe Carman said In the San Francisco Journal. Including a retrospectivea t the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. His cartoons. While many credit The Simp­ Wile E. Coyote Is a favorite among many. "I like Coyote because he's autobiography appeared in 1989, and is now in its fifthprinting . "Chuck sons" as starting the tragl-comic family delusional and unintelligent" Rachel Silla, a senior, said. Reducks," his follow-up book, was published two years later. saga, series creator Matt Greening dis­ "Coyote symbolizes the American consumer because he's always buying Jones stayed active in his later years as well, launching a new character, agrees: "Look at those bears, with Acme products and always looking for a bigger and better way to do things," Timber Wolf, who appeared In a series on Warner Bros. Online and Enter- Junior, Henry and that poor, hapless senior Levi Miller said. talndom In 2000. Around the same time,Jone s established the Chuck Jones

THEAVCLUB.COM wife. That's the American dysfunc- "Wile E. Coyote always Intrigued me," Seth Grater, a senior, said; "because Foundation, designed to "recognize, support and Inspire continued excel­ CHUCK JONES - Jones created tional family, predating the Simpsons he's obviously not dumb to begin with, but he persists in trying to catch the lence in the art of classic character animation," according to PBS. many memorable characters. He by 30 or 40 years," Groenlng Is quoted Roadrunner even though he always ends up falling off a cliff or getting According to NBC, a memorial is being planned in Newport Beach, Calif., died last week at the age of 89. as saying at www.pbs.com. crushed by a boulder or something." to the man who created so many enduring characters and shows. LSjY/s$$Y06t$l A v\ev\> tverfr ir\ LnrfeK^vi %v\±*$ic THE BEST OF GRASSROOTS: By Chad Kennedy, reporter Jonah Werner, whose "Simple Man" CD takes you to the mountains, and Top Ten: Have you ever wondered who all those weird bands with the funky V^wfijH' . — (10) Jolly Napier - 145 - Caedmon's and Sller's Bald fans will love this Eric Peters (currently touringwit h all-around great band. CD covers are In the bookstore? Say, "I've never heard of them Peterson). v (9) Aaron Senseman - Volume One - His songs are marked by skillful before," no more. It's called Grassroots Music, and it's Liberty's new "Indie" worship also has a Grass­ '^&/flBtj«H8 songwritlng, like Eli. Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) alternative. roots voice. Kate Miner Is described as (8) Big Daddy Weave & The Institution - Neighborhoods - Energetic In 1994, a group of promoters helped a startup band in Houston an "edgy Rita Springer," and "Break­ m uplifting songs rock from a roots rock band with a brass section. market their debut. The album, "My Calm/Your Storm," was the away Worship" would fit perfectly in V mfL (7) Ed Cash - Where Were You?- His lyrical depth and vocal skills are first hit record from Caedmon's Call, which became the first hit any Vineyard collection. W2 features l£jj| similar to Wes King. group to come out of what is now Grassroots Music Distribution. two worship bands from Canada, and (6) The Violet Burning - Faith & Devotions of a Satellite Heart- This atmospheric worship experience uses scriptural lyrics and musical ambi­ Soon artists like Waterdeep and Bebo Norman released "indie" Emmaus' "Closer Nearer" is a worship •POT —• I f . '*4 JH ence. albums (before they were stars), and other well-known acts like 100 collection recorded in the Irish band's 11 (S) Maple Street - Willing- This most rocking and honest worship band Portraits and Nickel & Dime followed. Now, Grassroots represents living room. proves great things can come from Arkansas. over 100 independent Christian artists In several genres of music. Grassroots Is also a place for CCM ^W^LMP^SI (4) Jill Phillips -God& Money - Jill does it again with insightful writing One category could be called the Caedmon's Club. Grassroots artists to premiere projects that may and smooth delivery. still carries the Caedmon's debut, as well as several albums related be too personal or experimental for the T^^fr- --•••;• (3) Dave Crowder Band - All I Can Say - This Passion worship leader has to the band. Caedmon's percussion guru Garrett Buell has his own major labels. Burlap toCashmere' s an excellent solo disc. YVONNE GEIGER Instrumental album, and the band backs Kemper Crabb on his "Live Josh Zandman released a modern (2) Enter the Worship Circle (1 & 2) - Sincere and spontaneous worship GRASSROOTS — Grassroots at the Rtvendell Cafe." Co-front man Derek Webb married Sandra pop debut called "Summer Album," with eclectic percussion marks music from artists like 100 Portraits and music has its own section in Waterdeep. McCracken, ^ folk singer/songwriter with a new album "Gypsy Flat and Satellite Soul's Rustin Smith the bookstore. (1) Shane Barnard - Missing Shane would be missing one of the most Road," and the couple's church offers two CDs of old hymns set to wrote the honest folk/pop "Steering- worshipful vocalists and talented guitarists In Christian music. new acoustic tunes called "Indelible Grace" and "Pilgrim Days." wheel" after quitting his band for a while to come to grips with the On the fringe of the Caedmon's Club are two groups who sound Industry. Jill Phillips, John Cox and Vigilantes of Love all debuted Eclectic Runners-Up: almost good enough to be Caedmon's Call from the early days; Jolly their latest projects through the company. (13) Rock 'N' Roll Worship Circus - Big Star Logistics - A bit psychedelic Napier (which also sounds a bit like Clear) and Facedown (reminis­ Grassroots leaves no musical ground uncovered. No Tagbacks Is for the average CCM listener, their songs sound like a weird worship time cent of Waterdeep worship). Aaron Senseman (scribe of four Caed­ a California punk band. Green Choby has a Waterdeep-like mixture at a Beatles and Pink Floyd concert. mon's worship songs) also has a strong debut of 60s music and blues. Pop-rock outfit Forty Day Fast has hooks (12) Trump Dawgs - The Art oJCrushln' - A fusion of Prince, Tait, and Acoustic music, orwhatCCM artist Andrew Peterson calls "folk like Ten Shekel Shirt or By the Tree. The McClurg Family Singers are Soul Train into funky rap/rock/R&B ear candy features Kenny Carter and roll," gets great representation fromGrassroots . Andy Gulla- an emotional alternative group recommended in CCM Magazine, and (formerly of Waterdeep). horn (Jill PhUUps' husband and co-writer) offers a simple yet sub­ Joshua Bingaman sounds like Poor Old Lu's Aaron Sprinkle with his (11) Mo Leverett - The Sacrament of Life - Mo performs Latin, Cajun, stantial debut with only him and his guitar, which emphasizes the Blues, Pop and even Folk-Rap on what is possibly Grassroots' best-per­ eerie ambient rock. Grassroots artists have several sounds to choose formed album. lyrics. Other gifted songwriters include the country-Influenced from and stand out from the sometimes-predictable CCM play list.

leeannlivesay that 111 run the senatorial campaign down In Georgia not a promising pen pal. I think she wrote me twice this good at keeping in touch and responding promptly toe - for... umm, nevermind. summer and then toldu s she was doing well tohav e malls, we will slowly drift away fromon e another until Graduation will most definitely carry with It a feeling written us that much. we have completely lost touch. A few moments of reflection of sadness as well First, because I have to grow up and Krlsten and Rachel will also be here another year, But following graduation 111 be largely losing touch be an adult after this. 111 have to get a real Job and start but I'm not sure about their abilities as pen pals. Hope­ with all of my friends from college and have tostar t paying student loans back, In addition toren t car pay­ fully, they'll bealittlebltbetter. anew wherever I end up after graduation. Last week was "Senior Salute Week." I bought my ments and everything else. And someday 111 get married And then there are all of my wonderful friendso n the With the fast approach of graduation there Is most cap and gov n along with my graduation Invitations. As (we hope) and have to take care of kids and all that This Champion staffwho will go their separate ways follow­ definitely a feeling of trepidation. I havent found a Job I was standi rig at the register, a tear came to my eye. Not will be loads of fun, I'm sure, but 111 miss these ing graduation as well (except Fish, who you fresh­ yet, I'm about to leave all that is familiar and branch out because the moment was particularty sad, but because "care-free" college days. When else in life will men will be seeing around for several more on my own. 1 will move to a new city, find a new church, I had to fork out a lot of hard-earned money to pay lor It you have this few responsibilities and this years). make new friends, get used to a new Job, etc. (as I'm I have to admit that the realization that we seniors much freedom? Then of course there is Christine. We can scaring my editor, I'd better stop).While there are rea­ havealtttte wertwo months of school left brings a mix I will also miss all the wonderful barely keep In touch when we're In the same sons tobeexcite d about all of this, they carry with them of emotions Most partlculariyjoy because it Is the cul­ friends 1 made here at LU. Danealwlll state, so I dont know how we'll do It when Intense feelings of fear as well. mination of four years of hard work (weU, sometimes). 1 possibly be In Seattle becoming Mrs. Ptz- the miles are separating us. Well, If we end Well, I still have two months to figure all of this out will have earned a BS degree In communications, with zutto. Then again, she might stay here, up as roomies it wont be so bad. and to findajo b (knock on wood) and a place to live and minors In government and youth ministries (which, by but regardless, she's already wanted us And then 1 have my friends from outside all that And It will be doing what I want be do, where I the way, no one will ever know unless I tell them, about her abilities as a correspondent liberty, like the Linton's (my adopted would like tob e doing It May 11 cannot come soon because th«y are noton your diploma). Tara and Betsy will both be family) and Pastor Alley and all the enough, it seems, although when It gets here 111 wonder It's very Washington with them doesn't seem together forwedding s and such newspapers and working hard and actually getting itastandw(Uder, "Is that the same Lee Ann Ltvesay that llkety either. for the next fewyears . Maybe well homework done and all that It would not be at all good was thefealure editor of the Ltbeity Chainpton all those Mary Beth will be here still take the occasional road trip to concentrate so much on getting out of here that I fail years ago?TWont you be thrilled? I know 1 certainly will for one more year, and, like somewhere orvacatton together to do so. Keep one eye oh the goal and the other on the be the firstdm e I see my name In the JFtost And after most of my other friends, Is or something. And, as I am so road and you're much less likely to get run over.

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Hotels are iilling up iast tor graduation By Chad Kennedy, reporter as hotels would let them, usually $139 per night for a two- about a year In advance. night reservation and If you're looking for a hotel room In Some hotels sold out as early as $ 149 per night for a one- Lynchburg May 10, you're pretty last June. The Holiday Inn Express night reservation. It cur­ much out of luck. sold out last summer. Howard John­ rently has 40 rooms left The first of May Is an Incredibly son sold out In October, and the on May 10 and 80 left on busy time for hotels in and around Radlsson Hotel sold out in December. May 11. Lynchburg. Parents of Liberty seniors The Hampton Inn Is currently over­ Options In room started making reservations as soon booked on May 10, but has four rooms setups are also left on May 11. Comfort Suites In Alta limited. Sleep inn has a Vista Is also booked. These hotels few single king-sized bed filled up first because they had no rooms left. Wingate Inn special restrictions on reservations. has about Hotels with rooms still available 20. Econolodge had one PHOTO PROVIDED are placing restrictions and higher king-sized bed room left LAST ONES — The Wingate Inn is one of the few hotels prices on reservations. Days Inn Is as of the second week of which still have rooms left for graduation. requiring a minimum of three nights February. Best Western per reservation. Others require at Lynchburg has 30 rooms available, $45 per night for singles. least two nights per reservation with and several of them are rooms with Seniors, act quickly and maybe you varying prices; Wingate Inn ($160 per two beds. Holiday Inn Select has Just won't have to go to Roanoke or Char­ night), Sleep Inn ($150 per night), over 30. lottesville for a room. Or, if your par­ Leigh Ann Workman Holiday Inn Select ($139 per night) A few affordable rooms are still ents don't mind the drive to and from- and Best Western Lynchburg ($139 left. Super 8 In Bedford has 11 rooms Lynchburg, it might not be such a bad Hometown: Renick, W.Va. PHOTO PROVIDED per night). left starting at $49.95 per night. Idea. Hotels farther are typically STILL NEED A ROOM FOR GRADUATION?- The Ramada has a different pric­ Thomas Motor Inn has 12 double cheaper and have fewer restrictions Major: Psychology Days Inn is requiring a three night minimum ing strategy. They charge $ 109 per rooms available for $55 per night for on reservations. Whatever you do, on reservations for graduation weekend. night for a three-night reservaUon, up to three people and 70 rooms left at though, do it fast. Favorite day of the week: Thursday because you know the weekend's on its way. Lynchburg couple headed |L/nchbuf3: Famou; Future plans: I want to go into forensic psychology and be a crimi­ nal profiler. I think that would be really interesting. But my dream is to orphanage in Uganda |f ^ r>ti to marry my boyfriend, take $1,000 By Shannon Seeley, reporter to circumstances did not get to go Intinto the mlminn - i I VI VI I \4 bAWfc/M and buy a tropical island and live as lonai istrvIstry. He Instead became a machinist. Just a few i I king and queen." A local Lynchburg couple, James and Marilyn years back God touched Marilyn's heart about By Alexandra Harper, reporter Bumgarner, have decided to embark on a new going to Uganda. "I found out two years ago that What is the one question every­ career starting March 23. What will they be the orphanage needed a nurse and I was ready to Okay: so Lynchburg doesn't Immediately jump to mind when one asks you? Are you an inbreed doing? Following "the call." go, but James didn't feel the call to go there just you think of famous people. Sure, Thomas Jefferson, Patrick yet." Marilyn said. A little over a year ago James Henry had homes here and, of course, Jerry Falwell is from here, since you were bom in West The Bumgarner's are leaving for Jlnja, Uganda to serve God at Good Shepherd's Fold prayed for God to fill a position for missionaries but what about the rest of the Lynchburg community? It may sur­ Virginia? Orphanage, which was started eight years ago. in Uganda. James felt God speaking to him, ask­ prise you, but Lynchburg has played host to several exceptional Marilyn, who is a pediatric nurse practitioner, ing him why he was praying for someone else to people in its past Words to live by: "Whatever you will be working at the medical clinic located do what he could do. Anne Spencer (1882-1976) is a Lynchburg legend. Aside from do, do heartily as unto the Lord." within the orphanage. James will be teaching the How does the Bumgarner's family feel about the historical Anne Spencer House & Garden tourist attraction, orphans and preaching the gospel to them. this new career and this answer to prayer for the Spencer was a brilliant internationally recognized poet. Her pro­ Worst Habit: I fidget uncontrollably Three hundred twenty-two orphans call the orphanage? James and Marilyn were thrilled to grams and organizations continue to grant many the Joy and love and it's hard for me to stay on a orphanage home.Those orphans are starving for say that every last one of their six children is for the written word. task because I get bored easily. the Word of God. It will be different sharing the supporting the mission. "It is easier for us now Candice Michallk, a Lynchburg resident for the past 24 years, Word there, James explained, "America Is hard to because all of our children are grown and have works at the Lynchburg Public Library and keeps an open mind to lives of their own. We don't have to worry about humanity's greatness. "I think exceptional people can come from The superhero you have the most share (the Gospel) with because people don't .«_^^__«.«_ taking a whole family anywhere," Michallk said. " It's not where you're born; it's who you in common with: I'm like the lady want to hear it. / , _^^_^_«__^^^_ Over there they are w!th us llke some are. People [must be] willing to work for what they did, like Anne version of the Incredible Hulk. It hungry for it," Our main request is not Spencer." takes a lot for me to get mad, but * missionaries James said. Don't be afraid to change Jobs (or majors). After all, that's what when I do, I just want to hurt some­ Why go now? money, but prayer. We need do.jamessaid. The Randy Wallace, an E.C. Glass grad, did. body. James, 76, and _- . » toughest part of leav- After a disappointing experience as a songwriter, Wallace chose Marilyn, 58, have to write for Hollywood. If the name still sounds unfamiliar, you Favorite cartoon: "Dexter's decided to use the prayer. Those who pray tor us lng has been tying up might recognize some of his works such as "Braveheart," or "The Laboratory." rest of their lives Man In the Iron Mask". When Wallace came to speak at E.C. Glass are reciprocates of what is Xltr* after the filming of "Braveheart," the News & Advance reported serving God. The havln t0 seU off Bumgarner's have accomplished. s ^ what he said. Ironically, Wallace himself had fears about his capa­ If you could go back in time you bilities. would: Care less what people committed to a year last of the things they of service in havenouse fon Tbs "I wanted to be a writer," said Wallace; "but I didn't think I could thought of me when I was in high -James Bumearner make a living out of it" Uganda at the orphanage. The couple prays thaJt ° *} couple admitted that school. Wallace challenged the students to pursue their dreams. "I at the end of their year term that Global Out­ it will be a relief when want you to know that when you have a dream (and I hope you do) reach, that approved them for this mission, will they finally get to leave. First thing you notice about peo­ renew their term indefinitely. and somebody tells you that you can't get from there from here, I The Bumgarner's will not be alone. Four cou­ want you to know that person Is a liar," Wallace said. ple: Whether or not they're snobby The need they felt to go was most Intense after ples will be working at the orphanage. All four Faith Prince is another of Lynchburg's shining examples. a short, one-month long visit there this past fall. are looking to turn this mission into a career. Among her collection of trophies would be a Tony, a Drama desk Hobbies: Cook, dye my hair and They familiarized themselves with the people, the But they all still need financial support, and the award and an Outer Critics Circle award. Price was chosen as best go to thrift shops. customs and the orphanage before coming back children there also need financial support. actress for her part as "Miss Adelaide" in Broadway's "Guys and to the States. Once home, they put In an appli­ Those who are Interested can sponsor a child in cation to go back to Uganda full-time. Three Dolls." She has also worked on various movies such as "Dave," Favorite band: The Beatles Good Shepherd's Fold for only $30 a month. One "The last Dragon" and "Big Bully." days later, they were granted permission to leave hundred percent of that money goes to the As one who halls from the "Falwell capitol" of the world, It's easy as soon as January. "We were really blessed on orphanage for that child. To get an application Best thing your parents taught to feel minute, prosaic and out of touch with reality. Daunting as It the trip we took in the fall, and felt needed there," form, write to Global Outreach, P.O. Box 1, you: Not to care what everyone may be to stare into the face of the world with pride and honor and James said. That feeling was so strong that It Tupelo, MS, 38802, or e-mail them at else thinks about you. has begun this new career for the Biimgarners. say, "I am a Lynchburger," realize that Lynchburg Is a place where [email protected]. exceptional people can make their wings to fly. While you may The feeling hasn't always been this Intense. "I feel so Insufficient with the task that lies -Complied by Alexandra Harper, reporter James felt the call to the ministry back in 1964. never be famous or make oodles of money on your next script or ahead," James said. "Our main request Is not painting, you can still achieve your dreams. He went to Victory Baptist Bible College, but due money, but prayer. We need prayer. Those who pray for us are reciprocates of what Is accom­ plished." CHERRY TREE PLAYERS: MAKING A CHANGE FOR THE FUTURE

By Laurie Williams, reporter "I consider Cherry Tree not only to be a min­ prayer and financial support istry, but each child who walks through the door from the Christian commu­ A local theater Is changing Its venue to target is a mtnl-mlnistry," Conley said. nity. children and promote family values. The Cherry The theater productions are not entirely Chris­ "The easiest way to sup­ Tree Children's Theater Company, formerly the tian-oriented. Conley gives many reasons for this. port us is to attend produc­ Cherry Tree Players, seeks to Involve the commu­ First, there is not a plethora of high-quality tions. The average ticket nity In making a difference In the lives of chil­ Christian material. Second, the theater cannot price is $8. Remember: Chil­ dren. receive public funding if the productions are bla­ dren's theater is for children "This ministry is Important to Lynchburg tantly religious. Most importantly, Conley feels of all ages!" Conley said. because it Is the only one of its kind. Most min­ that producing solely Christian shows would sim­ Cherry Tree performs reg­ istries are important, but the ones that serve chil­ ply be "preaching to the choir." ularly throughout the year dren and young people, who are sometimes at "If we presented exclusively Christian material, with usually one week their most vulnerable to world influences, are we would most likely wind up with an exclusively between productions. The particularly vital," founder Linda Conley said. Christian audience and Christian students. An theater is currently in need Conley started Cherry Tree In 1991. The the­ effective ministry needs to tend to the needs of of volunteers in all areas of ater was known for its musicals, primarily aimed the unsaved as well as the saved," Conley said. production. Conley is looking at adults. The recent style change came about One point Conley stresses is that "children's for actors, who preferably due to a change in Conley's life. theater" does not necessarily mean theater per­ sing and dance, teachers, "I got saved approximately three years ago, and formed by children. Adult actors perform adult production assistants and I became Increasingly dissatisfied with the the­ productions, although there are also two youth technicians. ater as It had always been. For some reason, the theater companies. "This is such a fun placet adult productions no longer Interested me," Con­ "I have taken a lot of criticism from people who We are proud of what we do PHOTO PROVIDED ley said. do not want to lose what we used to provide. 1 and [wel become like family MINI-MINISTRIES — Linda Conley sees every child as a "mint-ministry." She uses have lost people who do not want to be Involved In ourselves. Believe me, you Conley has a passion for children and knows her theater to promote Christian values in children's tales. that the Lord led her to this decision. In addition an organization that demands behavior on- and will never feel as welcome to the theater, she also manages the Center for off-stage that Is consistent with family values," anywhere else again," Conley said. els are $10 for adults and $8 forages 6 to 12. Creative Children, an after school program Conley said. Cherry Tree's next production will be "Canter­ Cherry Tree Is located at 21771 Tlmberlake Rd. emphasizing theater, music, dance, art and cre­ Because of this, the theater has taken a finan­ bury Tales" and Is running March 8,9, 5, 6,22 and In Lynchburg. For further details about volun­ ative writing. cial blow since the switch. Conley seeks both 23 at 8 p.m. and March 10 and 17 at 2 p.m. Tlck- teering, contact Conley at 237-2212.

, i MARCH 5, 2002 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page 9 CHAMPIONS: Lady Flames capture sixth straight BS crown Big South Tournament Continued from page 12 returning to Vines Center Liberty sealed the deal going 9-10 erty has been unmatched by from the charity stripe over the last two By John Farci, sports editor minutes of the game. The victory moved any location. While played in Liberty into the title game for the sixth After two years in the 9,000-seat Vines Center, straight year. Asheville, N.C. and two years the tournament broke all The Flames faced off against the sur­ in Roanoke, Va., the Big attendance records, topping prise team of the tournament, Coastal South Tournament is coming out at 8,343 on Feb. 28, Carolina, who had been paced in the back to Lynchburg. 1997. first two games by guard Nikki Reddlck. For the first time since the "The tournament was a Reddlck had scored a combined total of 1997-1998 season the Big successful venture for us 56 points in the first two games. LU knew that stopping Reddlck would be a South Tournament will be when it was at the Vines Cen­ big key to the game. Mission accom­ returning to the Vines Center. ter before, and we are com­ plished. "Lynchburg has been and mitted to making it an even The Lady Flames held Reddlck to 13 will be a great site for us, not more successful event in points and overall, held CCU to 17 per­ only because of its proximity 2003," Liberty Athletic Direc­ cent shooting from the field for the to several of our institutions, tor Kim Graham said. game. CCU hung around, surprising but also because of many fans as they trailed by only four at Liberty's loyal fans," the Intermission, 24-20. Kyle Kallander, Big After leading only 32-28 with Just over 13 minutes remaining, Liberty scored South Conference 18 of the next 21 points to close the door. Commissioner, said. LU held CCU to only two baskets over the "We had record crowds last 13 minutes of the game, denying CCU at the Vines Center, of any Cinderella hopes this year. and anticipate even Liberty freshmen Katie Feenstra and more support in 2003." Kristal Tharp, who were named to the all- Unlike the previous tournament team, once again paced the tournaments, this time < -AWJ Flames In scoring tallying 15 and 12, Vines Center respectively. In the losing effort, Reddick the quarterfinals will be was named tournament MVP. She finished played at the school of with a total of 69 points for the tourna­ the higher seed. The attendance records ment as she led her seventh seeded CCU Vines Center, which to the title game for the first time in three became home of the Conference games years. Flames in 1990, will Liberty used their field goal defense to play host beginning • 8,343-BSC Tourney, 2/28/97 hold CCU to the lowest point total in tour­ with the semi-finals. • 8,287—BSC Tourney, 3/1/96 nament history, 33. Liberty used several Liberty has hosted second half spurts to finish with 57, for • 8,173—BSC Tourney, 3/2/96 the tournament before. the 24-polnt runaway to earn their sixth • 8,157—BSC Tourney, 2/29/96 straight trip to the NCAA tournament, From 1995-1998 LU • 8,014—Radford-LU, 2/26/94 which begins next week. was the home of the Reddick, Tharp and Feenstra were men's tournament. In Other Joined on the all-tournament team by Ces '97-98 both the men's s Champagne of Charleston Southern and m and women's tourna­ • 9,003—Va. Tech-LU, 1/23/97 Stephanie Pannell of Wlnthrop. ments were held in the • 8,650—Va. Tech-LU, 2/24/92 Liberty will find out where they play m^l^m*mmmm^^. Vines Center. • 8,547—Va. Tech-LU, 1/28/95 next week at the annual NCAA tournament The success at Lib­ selection show, which will be televised JOHN FISHER nationally. LAYUP— Crystal Peace jumps between two Charleston Southern defenders during the semi-finals.

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FREE SERVICE By Dave Kurtz, hockey correspondent the firstperio d 12-5, but was not able to figureou t LU goalie Kevin The long and grueling season for Ralney, and the period ended score­ SUNCOM STATES PLANS. the liberty hockey team came to an less. e nd last weekend as the team trav­ The second period would turn Free Nationwide Long Distance and eled to Laurel, Md. for the Atlantic out to be the deciding period of the Coast Collegiate Hockey League game. The Flames, with the butter­ No Roaming Charges Anywhere in the 10 SunCom States. Conference tournament flies gone, took the physical game to SIMPLE. EASY. NO WORRY WIRELESS. The Flames went Into the week­ UMD, and took control of the con­ end with expectations at the high­ test The first goal came on a est they have ever been since the rebound in front in the net that was program was revived In the 90's. put home by Ben Wilson. Liberty Coming with a 18-5 record overall, went up 2-0 a few minutes later on a perfect 12-0 in the conference, Wilson's second goal of the game. A and a firstroun d bye as the no. 1 power play goal from Scott Slngor seed, all added up to the mind set gave the Flames a commanding 3-0 that anything less than the champi­ lead going into the second intermis­ onship was not an option. sion. In the semifinals, Liberty With the championship only 20 SUNCOM STATES PLUS 10 MORE STATES squared off with the #5 seed, Vir­ minutes away, it would have been ginia Tech. The Hokles came into THE MOST FOR ONLY easy for the Flames to sit on the FREE the night off huge 10-3 win in the lead and try not to lose, but the ANYTIME MINUTES $10 MORE A MONTH NOKIA 5165 quarterfinals over #4 seed N.C. team continued to try to add more THE REST OF $40 for 500 iNotes* Ready State. The Flames came out hitting Insurance. A turnover by Maryland ANYTIME MINUTES THE EAST COAST on all cylinders and put four goals led to a second goal for Singor and a on the board In the first period, on 4-0 lead for LU. the strength of two goals fromJos h However the Terrapins were not Pierce, the leading goal scorer in the going to give up their title without a we get it: , ^ ACCHL. Tech's lone goal came on a fight and with 10 minutes left to go breakaway by a Tech forward and in the game, they were finallyabl e I AT&T 1-877-CALLSUN SUnCOIIT made the score 6-1. Thirty seconds to break through on a rebound 85 of tha AW wVtltu Nitwwk later, a slap shot from Jeff Smale shot Two minutes later, the game SunCom Store Locations Store Hours: Mon-Fri 9a-7p | WEEKEND HOURS: Sat 10a-6p, Sun 12f)-5p beat the Hokle goaltender, and end­ got that much closer with another ing any thought of a VT comeback Maryland goal making the score 4- Liberty rolled into the finals with an 2. But that was as close as the Salem Roanoke Roanoke Christiansburg Rklgtwood Farms Plaza Hunting Hills Plata Valley View Spradlin Farm Shopping Center 11-1 win. game would get as Liberty tightened 1923-B FJictric Rd 4206 J Franklin Rd SW 4750 Valley View Blvd 30 Spradlin Farm Or the defense and held on forth e win. (across from Lewis-Gale Hospital) Inaar Wal-Mart) (across from Valley View Mall) (near Barnes 81 Noble) The University of Maryland 36*8441 774-8464 314-8240 449-8940 awaited the Flames in the finals, This was the Flames second tour­ Corporate Sales 877-321-4619 fresh off their 6-3 win of Duke. The nament championship. Terps came Into their fourth chop online www.SunCom.com With that win Liberty became straight finals, and winners of two the first ACCHL school to go unde­ Exclusive Authorized Dealer* of the past three, including being feated inside conference play. After the defending champions. On the the game, Ben Wilson was voted the Audio Warehouse mamanas Botetourt Gymnastics other side, the Flames had no one MVP of the tournament The win * on the roster who had been to the was the last game for fourseniors : UMM-BM «l« tt> K*»m» lit in) 12 «K»«> wwiignwmii 'mould 1«a*liirnikttfcr Oagxj* awl Inntui Ont mul in iibiupti m* ictnium iligiUion SunComSum"pirn ind SunCom Suui"with SuoiiSunil Into, win • monthly KCMI of HO • month ind iioiw Robin IOUIM IO monthly KCIU In. iddioonil looming, long dounci. uu« ind n bmi ctiiigm m IXUI "fin Nokii !>i to iviilibli with 24 month uivici igiMmint SunCom iNutir mriibli lot finals, and early on it showed. Cliris Lowes, Miles Gelatt, Matt Sift • month SunCom Suur plw nut m inUibli whin using youi phoiM within thl 10 SunCom StaUl InumiDpnil long dounci tilt |nj notmcludod MI Uit linnet plins, not HI clllthM IIQUKI • ciltll cud ui opuitoi llMUnci to compliu Maryland dominated the shots In SunCom [UUIH thl ngt! 10 tuminitt voui igiHmtnt I moil dim 50% ot your imnutn ui not on thl SunCom NMWork. SunCom MTVICI i.iili&k lor lOKdlfd ZIP codll only Othn losuicUins ipoly Sll nofH tot diuli ti SunCom 2002 Bruland and Josh Smith. MARCH 5, 2002 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page 11

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Tournament Favorites ' College basketball season Is 1 winding down and the NCAA tour- l nament Is Just around the corner. j In fact, It's only nine days away. With that in mind, here is a look i at some of the top Final Four can­ didates. My favorite candidate to make it to the Final Four would have to be Kansas. The Jayhawks are ranked No. 1 in all the major polls and it's easy to see why. Kansas is the only team in the country to finish con­ ference play with an undefeated • record (16-0). The Jayhawks, at 27- 2 overall, have also won 14 straight games. Their only two losses this season have come to Ball State and UCLA. Although Ball State is a good team, that loss, which came in their first game of the season, was probably a fluke. UCLA on the other hand has as much talent as anybody and although they've struggled this year, they're a solid tournament team and should be one to watch this March. One last thing with the Jayhawks is that they have the most balanced, not to mention the most powerful offense in the country. Their inside-outside attack with Jeff Boschee and Kirk Hinrich at the guards and Drew . Gooden and Nick Collison In the post has torched opponents for 10 100-polnt games. My second candidate for the Final Four should be no surprise. That honor goes to the Maryland Terrapins. Maryland's dismantling of Duke in the two teams' last meeting should serve as an exam­ ple of what this team is capable of doing. Maryland's ranked second in the country and, like Kansas, has a powerful lnslde-outslde offensive attack In Juan Dixon and Lonny Baxter. Thirdly, 1 also like Duke as a possible Final Four team. With the exception of FSU and Maryland the Blue Devils have played pretty well this season. However, they have serious depth problems. With only one real inside presence in Carlos Boozer, the Devils better hope JOHN FISHER I they're hitting from the outside and that they stay out of foul trouble. If ELATION—Sisters Meribcth and Katie Feenstra embrace after celebrating the teams 57-33 victory over Coastal Carolina in the Big South Championship game on Saturday. hot, they won't be around for long. j I also like Cincinnati as a Final I Four candidate. However, unlike the previous candidates, the Lady Flames crush Coastal in Finals i Bearcats have some glaring weak- I nesses. While they are one of the quickest teams and the best defen­ By Chris Foster, reporter 10,34-24, and the Flames gradually sive team in country, they struggle pulled away in the second half, as to find offense beyond guard Steve The Lady Flames captured its sixth UNCA was never able to sustain a legit­ Winthrop defeats Logan. However, defense is what consecuUve Big South Conference title imate run as the Flames held on for the wins championships, so come April Saturday, March 2, In championship 24-point victory. I wouldn't be surprised at all to see fashion. The win meant LU would advance to Cincy in the finalmix . Liberty dominated the last half of the semifinals to face off against LU men in opener Those are some of the most pop­ play and completely dismantled Charleston Southern, the fifth seed, ular picks, but here's a look at Coastal Carolina for a convincing 57- who defeated High Point In the quarter­ By John Farel, sports editor would miss the big shot, getting close, some of the lesser knowns. 33 victory. Coastal Carolina was the finals. Liberty would be in for a fight, as but with excepUon of scoring the Oklahoma, while ranked fifth, seventh seed In the tournament and the CSU Lady Buccaneers, who were led games first point, never actually taking has received less recognition. The basketball season came to an However, the Soonere are 25-4 and upset the second seed, Elon, and the by Junior point guard Katie LaRue, bat­ end last Thursday for LU's men's team the lead. they've been more than Just lucky. sixth seed, Winthrop, to advance to the tled with Liberty for the first 33 min­ as they fell to Winthrop 66-59 in the Much like the two teams last meet­ OU has one the most balanced championship game. Liberty, 23-7, utes, but LU's size inside was the even­ opening round of the Big South Tour­ ing, what would cost the Flames the three-point offenses In the country. began the tournament on Thursday tual difference in the contest. Feenstra nament. game would be their three-point shoot­ The University of Pittsburgh has against the eighth seed, UNC- again paced the Flames, this time with The Flames came Into the game ing. If the Flames thought they had also been a surprise candidate. Asheville. LU was led by KaUe Feenstra 16 points as Liberty won its 12th playing their best basketball of the sea­ bad three-point shooting last time, 3- They're led by guard Brandln who had a career-high 23 points, while straight game overall, and 15th straight son, havingjust defeated Birmingham- 17, it was nothing compared to Thurs­ Knight and his 79 three-pointers. another freshman, Krlstal Tharp in the Big South Tournament. Cesurlan Southern and Radford for their first day night. While the Flames made the Gonzaga, Marquette, Florida and added 13. same number as last time they Kentucky should not be ruled out Champagne of CSU had a career night, two-game winning streak of the sea­ as well. Also, while Alabama did get Liberty's bench provided the punch scoring 17 points and pitching in 11 son. attempted 10 more, so they ended up blown out by Mississippi on as It accounted for 59 of Liberty's 76 rebounds as she ended her collegiate "1 thought we were building towards shooting 3 for 27 or 22 percent. Sunday, and has had little tourna­ points. UNCA was led by all-conference career. LaRue added 10 points in the winning this game. So we came into "I thought if there is a significant ment success in recent yeais, they player Jessica Guarneri who scored 19 losing effort. this game playing well enough and staUstic in the game that the 3 lor 27 is could also make a run In the tour­ points. Guarneri posed match up CSU found itself down by only two, feeling positive enough about our last the tell tale statistic of what really hurt nament. And don't forget the Pac problems for the Flames, but the 35-33 with 6:50 remaining, but would five games that we thought we could us, "Hankinson said. 10 teams. They'll have at least six Flames were able to overcome her good get no closer as the Flames responded beat Winthrop on a neutral floor," in the tournament, one of which Winthrop struggled offensively as showing and defeat the Lady Bull- has more tournament tradition with an 8-0 run to put the Lady Bucca­ Flames Coach Mel Hankinson said. well, especially from the foul line and than anyone—UCLA. dogs,75-52, for the third time this sea­ neers away for good. For much of the game it looked as three-point, where it was 50 percent and son. Susan Foreld scored for Liberty J_ though the Flames might win. How­ Just before the half to push the lead to Please see CHAMPIONS, page 9 ever, time and time again the Flames Please see BASKETBALL, page 9