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This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Liberty University School Newspaper at Scholars Crossing. It has been accepted for inclusion in 2000 -- 2001 by an authorized administrator of Scholars Crossing. For more information, please contact [email protected]. LIBERTY UNIVERSITY • LYNCHBURG, VA • VOL. 18, NO. 10 ion TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2000

By Bill Murray and Caret Robinson reversing such decisions within only a Both candidates have sent emis­ matter of hours. Currently, ihe entire saries to observe and to do the legal and INSID• ELECTION 2000: If you'rEe look­ AOn Nov . 7wee, 2000, the United Stateks later, stilscenel ha s beenn focuseod on severa presidenl coun­ verbal sparring for them. The lead metn ing foi) some humor on the pres- citizens went to the polls in a manner as ties in Florida where the fate of the for both teams are former secretaries of identii)il race, check out Chris they have for over 200 years. This time nation could very well be decided. state. Warren Christopher for the Gore Price's) latest installment on page was to elect the man to be the first presi­ .,„> *M At the outset of the confusing results campaign and James Baker for the 4. If it's facts you crave, read Bill dent of the new millennium. were 19,000 ballots that were discarded Bush campaign. After several days of Murray's column on the page 5. A routine system, one might imagine, • J because those who had filled them out recounting, the tally came down to just but hardly the case as the dawn breaks t. i-« had made mistakes. Republicans are under 400 votes between Bush and • SEASON OPENER: The Flames on this day. As of this moment, Oregon 1% claiming that many of these ballots were Gore. This gives the state, still unoffi­ openqd has come from being "too close to call" 4^ m discarded, with those who had errored cially, to Bush. their jiew to a slight edge by Vice President Al Gore GORE BUSH being given the opportunity to fill out However, the campaigns are battling season last in that state by about 1 percent with new ballots. This is counter to the argu­ over whether or not four of Florida's week with most of the precincts reporting, thus giv­ lead has been as little as four votes. ment of Democrats, that each of those counties should be able to recount their a win! over ing him its seven electoral college votes. So in the balance hangs the presi­ ballots were thrown out and never votes by hand. The Bush campaign is Latvia. Another state that is very close, is dency, with Florida as its fulcrum. redone by those who had initially filled against such action, saying that not only Read New Mexico. The state has gone back The entire process has been bogged them out. are humans more fallible than machin­ aboul the and forth from a Gore win, to undecided, clown first by what has been perceived The ensuing debate surrounding this ery, but also that the votes have already game on to Gov. George W. Bush's corner. The by many as an overly-involved media election has spread worldwide and has page |12. final tally is not yet certain, as Bush's declaring states as wins and then many waiting to learn the outcome. Please see VOTE, page 3

•THIS GIRL IS EVERYWHERE: Shannon Rhoades has repeated as winner of the Lifel section's Coleman writing con­ Field goal nets Nissan test. Read Shannon's wins in Pa entry on page 8. By Garet Robinson, reporter

• COFFEE HOUSE LEFTOVERS: Former LU student Jeff Coleman, 25. captured the Read the Commentary page to State Representative office for the 60th district of Penn­ see r ow at least one LU student sylvania Nov. 7. Running in the Pennsylvania counties felt about Coffee House...refund of Indiana and Allegheny, Coleman ran as a Republi­ anyohe' ? See page 6. can in a heavily Democratic area. The vote came down to the wire as a packed Cole­ man 2000 headquarters in Ford City. Perm, waited until afier 2 a.m. for the final results to be released. Theouteome had Coleman beating out his oppo­ 0U1& nent, Tim Pesci, by 4 percent of the vote. Pesci had been an entrenched • TUESDAY Democrat in the Pa. Showers. legislature serving for High 53. Low 28. 10 terms before Cole­ man unseated him. JOHN FISHER Running on a plat­ ENJOY THE RIDE — Senior Aaron Cox kicked a 40-yard field goal at the Charleston Southern game Nov. 11 and won form of "Faith, Family, a 2001 Nissan Frontier truck worth $23,500. In order to get the chance to win the truck, Cox won a raffle at the > WEDNESDAY and Freedom," Cole­ Homecoming game which allowed him to participate in a quarterback challenge and win. The winners from each Partly cloudy. man worked at the home game then competed in a punt-pass competition at the beginning of Saturday's game. Cox won, and was able High 50. Low 27. grassroots level to to kick the field goal at half-time. "I had the wind behind me and I think it just carried the ball," Cox said. "It was achieve his victory. totally an act of God." Cox decided to get the truck in silver — he will pick it up on Nov. 14. Knocking on over • THURSDAY 5,000 doors in his dis­ COLEMAN Partly cloudy. trict, calling many voters High 54. Low 32. directly, and using a very hands-on approach, Coleman is a textbook ease of how DS3 quickens Internet speed grassroots politics can be successful. Several LU students played a part in Coleman's elec­ • FRIDAY tion effort, including several past SGA presidents. More By Angela Nelson, news editor delays on the equipment end kept the speed has increased greatly. Showers. than just a spectator, though, former SGA Executive system from being installed until now. Many people have been paying close High 51, Low 30. Vice President Michael Kostiew was the campaign Imagine you are traveling clown a The previous Tl connection had 1.5 attention to Uie ballot count race in manager for Coleman 2000. one-lane highway when all of a sudden mbps. 'Ihe new DS3 now has 45 mbps, Florida over Uie past week. Before Citing a commitment for service and his firm faith in a bulldozer comes and adds 29 more which has increased the bandwidUi by Thursday, the page from CNN was tak­ * SATURDAY God, Coleman thanked all those who came out and lanes. Well, that is similar to die new 30 times. This is where Mathes uses ing approximately 30 seconds to load, Partly cloudy. helped him. Coleman plans to work in the state legisla­ DS3 Internet connection that the Infor­ the highway analogy to explain the dif­ but now, Mathes can get the page to High 46, Low 25. ture to remove an educational property tax and return mation Technological Research Center ference in connection speeds. While load in a matter of seconds. local control of schools. just installed, according to ITRC coor­ the new 29 lanes do not necessarily let Students have also noUced Uie Overcoming a last ditch effort by his opponent to dinator Aaron Mathes. you go any faster - it allows a lot more faster connecUon speed. "Research at curb his campaign, Coleman did triumph in the end. Last Thursday, students were people to travel al Uie same time, Uie begining of the year was incredibly He is one of the youngest people ever to be elected to the unable to use the Internet as the ITRC which, in turn, increases the speed. difficult due to the slow loading speeds, Pennsylvania legislature. was busy installing Uie new system by Liberty uses Network Virginia as but now everyUiing is so much faster," Coleman's political roots started at a young age as putting the hardware in place and con­ its network provider. Network Vir­ freshman Amber House said. BOUT he witnessed the "People Power Revolution" while living figuring die new connection. ginia is a consortium that Virginia "I feel like I have entered Uie infor­ * BLOODMOBILE: Circle K is in the Philippines. As a student at LU, Coleman was The new DS3 was the final part of Tech and other area colleges use, mation age and am now on Uie infor­ sponsoring a bloodmobile Nov. actively involved in the SGA. Coleman's term will begin the overall network implementation according to Mathes. mation super highway," freshman 14, 15 1-6 p.m. in the Schilling soon, lasting for two years belore re-election rolls that the school began last year. Hold­ Steve Trask said of the new system. Center. Pizza will be provided by Since the DS3 installation, Mathes around again in 2002. ups due to the Verizon strike and Dominos. Participants need to claims that the system's connection bring some form of ID and eat before donating. » DIE FLEDERMAUS: The last Oprah gives local man, organization award three performances of the operetta will be in Fine Arts 101 By Melinda Fleming, reporter NL. 16-18 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets Lynchburg, Virginia every weekend to anything for them." are $5. tutor children." In obedience to God's call, Wilder Several years ago, God gave one The Web site also says that when left his job in Washington, D.C. and man a vision to start an organization one of those students Wilder was • CONCERT: Brian Hall and My helped start Jubilee. The center now that would help the kids in his home­ tutoring ended up in jail, he knew he Dbar Ella will be performing at reaches out to the community by town. Today, that vision has grown Should do more to prevent other chil- Spanky's Nov. 18 at 9 p.m. offering computer facilities, a multi­ into something so prosperous and dren from Ihe same late. purpose room, tutoring, "Kid's Cafe" helpful to the Lynchburg community, "Five years ago 1 had a vision my that oilers children a healthy meal •.' MISO LIVE: Emcees Little that Oprah Winfrey recognized this first year in Washington. I was driving once a week and many other pro­ Preacher and Shy D, along with man's vision with her weekly "Use from Washington to my uncle's house grams that run throughout the week. tl|ie house band Smooth Your Life Award" that is part other in Philadelphia and the Lord showed Sbundz, will be hosting this Since the beginning ol Jubilee, Wilder Angel Network. mi- an educational center with two ektravanganza Nov. 18 at 12 has watched the Lord bless the center The man with this dream was Sterling buildings, with a computer room, a.m. in the Schilling Center, over and over. Part of that blessing was Wilder, and he obeyed God's call by start­ gymnasium, auditorium and an activ­ floors will close at 12:30 a.m. an appearance on the Oprah Winfrey ing the Jubilee Development Center. ity room," Wilder said. sharp. Tickets, which are $4, show that greatly helped Jubilee. are on sale in the MISO office Wilder was working as an auditor SUM ,\ Ou.i.cKi i..s "1 knew the kills in my church didn't Earlier this year, a (riend of the center located in Building 13. with the Federal Deposit Insurance A HELPING HAND — The Jubilee Development 1 lave a lot to do on the weekends. We were told Wilder that every Monday, Winfrey Corp. According to OiJiah.com, Center in Lynchburg was awarded the "Use telling them nol lo goto dances and Wilder, "used to drive lour bonis to Your Life Award" by Oprah Winfrey on Nov. 6. things like that, but weren't providing Please see JUBILEE, page 3

.' Page 2, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION NOVEMBER 14, 2000 Students read, sing, Die Fledermaus—The Bat act out literature

By Mariel Williams, reporter whether his life has enough meaning to actually exist in a Students read poetry and poem he wrote called "Exis­ prose, sang and even acted at tence." the ninth semi-annual Among the more unusual "Evening of Performance in performances was Magda­ Literature" Nov. 7. The lene Kong and Megan McGln- Know Department of English and nis' reading of "If," by Rud- Modern Languages spon­ yard Kipling, a poem about sored the event. the qualities inherent on The presentations covered becoming a responsible a variety of subjects includ­ adult. Kong and McGinnis ing life, death, love, family, each read alternating lines nature, living for Christ and and read the last line of every even adjusting to life as a stanza in unison. freshman. Authors included Thoughts on life were bal­ some of the world's best anced by discussions of

known writers, friends and death. John Swann, using SHAUN CHELGREEN family members of participat­ the style of a traditional ing students and the partici­ African-American preacher, OPERA AT IIS FINEST—The Fne Arts Department presented Johann Strauss' comedy, Die Fledemiaiis—The pants themselves. Most of the gave a spirited rendition of Bat, over the weekend. Directed by Dr. Wayne KompeEen, the opera's remaining performances will be held at works performed were origi­ "Go Down Death: A Funeral 7-30 pjn. in the Uoyd Auditorium on Nov. 16,17 and 18. Tickets are $5. For information, call exL 2085. nal poetry. Sermon," from James Weldbn God, and man's relation­ Johnson's "God's Trom­ ship with Him, was a com­ bones." mon topic. In "Guide On, Jennifer Marsh wept as Great Light," an original she read "Before," a prose poem addressed to a secular piece by her mother, Vicki New ramp lessens traffic audience, Karen Stebbing Marsh Bierman, about bear­ used a lighthouse as a ing a daughter to a father Mike metaphor for God's guidance. who died without ever know­ By Diana Bell, assistant news editor money was donated in 1989 to and had to build three high­ Christien Haggard, in an ing of her impending birth. build the Vines Center and way ramps or the permits Detmer original poem called "Deci­ Love was another popular Students and visitors now Williams Stadium, Liberty would not be granted for the sions," spoke of the need to subject throughout the have another way to get onto the approached the City of Lynch­ stadium and arena. Hometown: Cam­ allow God to control the evening. Jennifer Pettograsso Liberty campus—the Rt. 460 burg for zoning permits. The Liberty proceeded with the "decisions of life." One stu­ read Shakespeare's "Sonnet ramp, also called "Ramp L." City decided that new roads construction on the stadium bridge, Md. dent, Samantha Edwards, 118," which she dedicated to According to the November were needed to serve the new and arena after city officials assumed the voice of Christ her fiance, Roy Simmons. edition of the National Liberty traffic that would be coming told them they would have to in an original poem called "Who?" an original poem Journal, the school announced into the school. find the money to construct Major: Speech Com­ "Untitled," asking for faith by Leviticus Ferris wondered in October that the ramp would The Virginia Department of the ramps. It hoped to raise and obedience. enough money for the ramps munications with a His­ about the identity of an be completed and opened to traf­ Transportation suggested the Several students per­ unknown young woman that fic in the next 30 days. city construct an interchange before the two-year deadline. tory minor formed works about the he was too shy to speak to. J.T. Falwell, owner of Best on Rt. 460, but the city Liberty was given many nature of life. Carletha Summer Williams, Lori Grading Company and general refused because it had other extensions and finally raised the Sanders read "The Road to Dibenetto, and Desiree Bun­ contractor for the Rt. 460 plans for its highway money. money necessary to build the Residence: Dorm 23-1 Success," a poem written by nell acted out a lively lover's ramp project, said that little City officials had meetings first of three ramps last year. an anonymous friend that quarrel from Moliere's things such as seeding still with Liberty officials and told According to J.T. Falwell, compared the experiences Tartuffe. need to be finished. them the city was now willing the ramp was built to lessen Nickname: Kramer and interactions of life to Another evening perform­ The ramp has been a long to pay for one-third of the cost traffic on Candler's Mountain speed bumps, traffic lights ance of literature will be held time coming. According to of the interchange. They also Rd. "Once the university grows and flat tires. next semester. aNovember article of the said Liberty had to donate the it will be beneficial (to stu­ Favorite food: My most Mike Maxey questioned National Liberty Journal, after necessary land to the state dents and staff)." consumable food is pizza.

Hobbies: playing gui­ Jackson ministers to tar, reading, inventing, thinking families in Texas

Family: I have two. By Diana Bell, asst. news editor time together. sets of twin brothers Jackson has more ideas Rob Jackson, former for this ministry, which is in and sisters. senior campus pastor and the formative stages. He vice president of Spiritual hopes to get core couples Has your hair always Life, came back to campus that model the ministry's been that way?: My last weekend. After leaving purpose to teach models for LU last year, he is now others. hair has gone impacting families through He also hopes to begin a through many different a new ministry called Fam­ Christian radio station Rings starting as low as $289 ily for a Lifetime, in Wim- since there is no substan­ stages, but it has berly, Texas. tial Christian radio ministry always been The ministry's main pur­ in the area. central to my life. pose is to help parents Jackson and his wife, intentionally pass down Tami, are also in serious dis­ What do you want to their spiritual heritage to cussion with Focus on the their children. The ministry Family. They are looking to do when you grow takes this from Deuteron­ partner with its Heritage up?: I want to be a omy 6:1-9. Builders program. They will Deuteronomy 6:6-7 says, meet again after the holidays. leader in my field and "And these words which I Jackson has also had affect change for the command thee this day, shall opportunities to serve in his better. be in thine heart: church, First Bap­ And thou shalt tist Church of Wim- teach them dili­ berly. He teaches a Favorite State Motto: gently unto thy chil­ couples' class and "Live Free or Die"- dren, and shalt talk has already seen it New Hampshire of them when thou grow to 50 people sittest in thine since starting it a month ago. Best Family Vacation house, and when thou walkest by the As for his family's you ever took: I went way, and when thou JACKSON transition to mov­ to London this summer liest down, and when ing, Jackson jostens thou risest up." shared, "It has gone with my family. Jackson believes that the more smoothly than I thought only way this country can it would." He said his chil­ Favorite Animal: be changed is through the dren, Ryan, 10, Jessica, 14 Monkeys family. This ministry gives and Beth, in her second year parents accountability. at Liberty, have adjusted well. Person you would Jackson said that the min­ When asked how he felt most like to have istry wants to make God part being back at Liberty, Jack­ of a family's daily lifestyle, son said, "I am thrilled to be dinner with: Winston react to His mindset and give back. I miss the student Churchill people practical ways to teach body interaction." Jackson their children. has plans to be back next What superhero do It tries to give parents semester to speak at a Sun ideas on how to incorporate day night church service you have the most in the things of God at dinner, and Monday morning con­ common with?: bedtime and on holidays. vocation. They also give ideas for 11 students want to be Handiman from "In driving time, since much of updated on Jackson's min­ Living Color." family life is spent traveling istry they can e-mail him at to school events, sports [email protected]. -Compiled by Melinda practice, etc. It also gives He also plans to send a Fleming lamily night ideas where mass e-mail to students one night a week is set after the new year. aside for families to spend NOVEMBER 14, 2000 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page 3 Vote: ©liberty Cold medicine ingredient found to News about our Disputed campus community cause strokes in young women Advising program Continuedfrom pag e 1 receives award been counted two or three By Angela Nelson, news editor days of taking PPA-containlng appetite times, and it is time to move suppressants, or within three days of tak­ LU's Advising Program on. The Gore camp says Students, particularly females, should ing their first-ever PPA dose for any reason. received an Outstanding Insti­ Bush should not be afraid of think twice about taking various over-the PPA can be found in products such as tutional Advising Program any recount done on their counter cold remedies and diet pills. Last Dexatrim, Trlamlnlc, Dlmatapp, Robl- award this year. The award, behalf. week, the FDA warned Americans to stop tussin-CF, Contact 12-hour and Tavist-D. cosponsored by the National Another factor in deciding using several medicines that contain an Consumers should check the ingredients Academic Advising Association who the president-elect will ingredient known as phenyl­ on all non-prescription drugs and choose (NACADA) and American Col­ eventually be is that many propanolamine, or PPA. decongestant pills containing safe alterna­ lege Testing (ACT), Inc., is given stales are still waiting for the The FDA's records show 44 causes of tive pseudoephedrine or use nasal sprays to "programs that document absentee ballots from overseas hemorrhagic stroke among PPA users in instead, said FDA Nonprescription Drugs innovative and/or exemplary to arrive so they can finalize the the past 30 years. Chief Dr. Charles Ganley. For safe diet practices resulting in improve­ process. These ballots must be The Nonprescription Drugs Advisory pills, dieters will have to consult a doctor ment of academic advising serv­ In by Nov. 17,2000 to be Committee met on Oct 19 to discuss safety for prescription-only alternatives. ices," according to the NACADA counted; but postmarked by issues related to phenylpropanolamine The FDA will need a few months before Web site. Nov. 7,2000. use. The committee reviewed Yale's Hemor­ the legal steps needed for a ban on PPA will According to Dr. Pauline Many of these ballots will be S1IAUN CHELGREEN rhagic Stroke Project results and con­ be complete. For more Information, ask Donaldson, dean of the College coming from the men and THINK TWICE — Over-the-counter medi­ cluded that phenylpropanolamine cannot your doctor, or go to www.fda.gov. of General Studies, the Certifi­ women in the armed forces, cines like some Triamink products con­ be considered safe for continued use. cate of Advising Program was who, it is perceived, may very tain PPA which is shown to increase the The study concludes that PPA increases -Information comp&edjrom the FDA Web site instituted during the 1999- well determine the outcome of risk of strokes in young women, accord­ stroke risk for young women within three and the Lynchburg News &, Advance. 2000 academic year and was this election. ing to FDA studies. designed to encourage aca­ A question that remains, demic advisors to learn how to however, is what happens if better serve their advisees. A Florida is not ready to report to Certificate of Advising was given the Electoral College on Dec. to any advisor who attended all 18? seven of the advising workshops The Constitution replies being offered at the time. Dr. that the College can continue Jubilee: Center receives $100,000 donation Wilbur Groat, Coordinator of with their deliberations and Advising, nominated the pro­ send the case to the House of Continued from page 1 call back for one," Wilder said. center and that we would fly to only the beginning of the won­ gram for the award. Representatives to set a vote on With so much competition, Chicago the next weekend," derful things that were hap­ - By Marlel Williams who is to be president of the selects one person or group as Wilder said the center waited Wilder said. pening to Jubilee. During the United States. recipients of the "Use Your Life on pins and needles to hear if Not only did Wilder go to show, Winfrey presented Wilder Currently, dozens of law­ Award." Along with the award, they had received the award or Chicago, but a couple of the with a $100,000 donation for SGA Senate plans suits are being filedan d dozens Winfrey and donors such as not. children from Jubilee went the center. food drive of lawyers are scrutinizing the Paul Newman, Jeff Bezos, the "We kept praying and never along as well. For many of the Jubilee had applied for Constitution to understand CEO ofAmazon.com and the gave up hope. We just kept children in the group it was the $50,000, but when the new tel­ and determine a course of show's viewers, give the winner holding on and remained posi­ first time they had ever even evision season started, the LU's Student Government action in response to all of the $50,000 to $100,000. tive," Wilder said. flown on an airplane. When the showed raised the donation Association held its seventh election malaise. The center then sent a story All of the prayers and hope group arrived in Chicago they amount to $100,000. senate session Thursday, Nov. With Gore receiving much about a young man named of the group paid off when the were given the royal treatment. Because of the show's gen­ 9. pressure from many in his Andre who was led out of a life Oprah show called with the "We were treated like we erosity, Jubilee plans to start After one-minute speeches party to concede the race so as of drugs through Jubilee. good news that the center had were kings. They picked us up an internship program that will were given, Executive Vice Pres­ not to muddy the nation's per­ "We submitted his story to been waiting to hear. from the airport in a limo and match students with busi­ ident Nathan Cooper requested ception of the Democrats, but Oprah, and they called us the "They called us two weeks we stayed at the Omni Suites nesses and a vocational pro­ that a moment of silence and many others telling him to use first week of May. The show ago to say we had been Hotel," Wilder said. gram that will help students prayer for the elections and the every option available to him, said they receive 1,000 stories selected. They said they would The airplanes, limo rides gain marketable job skills. re-counting of the votes in this election is still unpre­ a week and they said they only be here on Saturday to tape the and spectacular hotels were Florida. dictable. After the moment of silence was observed a motion was brought before the floor to appoint junior Matt Doebler as a justice to the Student Court. Doebler was appointed to the position with two abstaining votes. In other SGA news, SGA is helping sponsor a food drive for the Salvation Army. Students are encouraged to donate non- perishable food items or cash to help needy families in the Lynchburg area during the holi­ day season. SGA senators will be collecting spare change from the students on their respective halls. SGA also will be selling bags of candy outside of the Vines Center before Convocation. The Talent Extravaaanza price of the candy is 50 cents. The money raised will go towards other fundraisers. The next SGA meal day will be Nov. 15 at the Marriott from 4:30-7:30 p.m. For more information con­ Sjocktea cerning SGA please visit their Web site at A4ISC Live! www.liberty.edu/sga or call the SGA office at ext. 2323. Saturday, 11.18.CC @ 12 AM DonPaGZ - By Chris Sheppard in Financial Aid Schlllinfi's Center i Alpha & Omega - DFC extends hours The Financial Aid Office has Nile Uke The fljvjzr extended its hours in order to Tickets: S4.CC better serve students. The new hours will be Mondays, Tues­ days and Thursdays from 8:30 en sale in MISC - Iccated in buildina 13 - circle §ide Praise N Motion a.m. to 8 p.m. Dccr§ will close @ 12:3C AA4 Sharp Sigma Tau Delta Wendy DovynJng to induct new members SE6AVIN Sigma Tau Delta will be initi­ ating five new members Nov. 14. Mike Beckner, Matt Doebler, Jennifer Pettograsso, Janelle Emcees HcuseEand Jen lA/Klte-Torres Sawyer and Ian Stephens have l Rile I recicher Smooth Soundz met the standards to become Shy v> members of the society. The cer­ emony will take place in room 138 of the Teacher Education building at 7 p.m. •By Angela Nelson r mmmmm wmmmm

Page 4, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION NOVEMBER 14, 2000 Great Britain trip set for Summer 2001

The Price i$ Cormac, the Lord of Blarney, By Christine Koech, copy editor the world to as many students as Castle, now owned and managed handled every Royal request with possible and this trip of Britain by the Blarney Castle Estate subtle diplomacy, promising An educaUonal tour of Britain and Ireland is one opportunity." trustees, remained the ances­ loyalty to the Queen without anq Ireland is planned for Sum­ The first few days of the tour tral stronghold of a prominent "giving in". Elizabeth pro­ med 2001. EF Tours, a company will take participants on a Jour­ family named McCarthy, unUl claimed that McCarthy was giv­ RiSbt that organizes educational tours, ney through the Klllarney 1703 when it was sold to the ing her "a lot of Blarney," thus will sponsor the tour. Region, the gateway to the Iver- Governor of Cork. giving rise to the legend. Dear Price, The tour, which will be led by LU agh Peninsula known to most The Blarney Castle Is best The rest of the tour includes With theivecnt turnqfevents inpoti- professor David Parue, is sched­ as the Ring of Kerry, and treat known for its "kiss the stone" leg­ guided tours of the Irish terri­ tics.Iluux'Jbund myseUJix'Ung ixny uled to begin May 21 and con­ them to views of the AtlanUc end. It is believed that by kissing tory through Dublin, North wipatrtotic. Wliat should! do? clude June 7. The cost of the pro­ Ocean, Lakes of Klllarney and the world famous Blarney Stone Wales, the Lake District into Slnceniy. gram this year is $2,080 with a Macgillycuddy's Reeks—the which Is situated high up in the CHRIS PRICE Scotland and the famous Loch Headed to Canada registration fee of $95. An airport tallest mountains in Ireland. battlements of the castle, you can fee bf $95 is also required, A stop in Glenbeigh will fea­ acquire the gift of eloquence. Ness, which an elusive monster is believed to inhabit. Dear Headed to Canada, although it is subject to change. ture a visit to the Bog Village However, to kiss the stone, one While this is a very strange time In our history, It Is not a time to give The program fee Includes taking participants back in time has climb the steps of the castle, The tour ends with a tour of up on America. Once Al Gore finallyaccept s the fact that what he has roundulp airfare, 14 overnight to the early 1800s in a recre­ lean backwards under the para­ London and then Paris. The spent his whole life preparing forI s now over, pulls his little bit of self stays in hotels, dairy continental ated Irish Village. pet wall, and kiss the stone highlight will be a five-course esteem out of the gutter, blushes off his shattered ego and decides to breakfast and dinner, as well as a Another exciting site will be upside down. Elizabethan Banquet, treating finally concede, all will be right with the world. There will be one giant tour director. The tourwfil feature the Blarney Castle on the way The stone is believed to be half participants to an evening of party once good old George W. gets In office—just someone make sure four sightseeing excursions and to the Irish capital of Dublin. A of the Stone of Scone, which origi­ "medieval pageantry and enter­ the president Isn't driving himself home. 14 visits to special attractions. stone castle, originally a timber nally belonged to Scotland. Scot­ tainment" including the cere­ monial presentation of the tra­ Now, about tills nonsense of you heading to Canada. America Is the Phil Simon, the director of hunting lodge built to the 10th tish Kings were crowned over the ditional boar's head. greatest country In the world, and we sometimes need to be reminded Research and Product Develop- century, replaced the Blarney stone, because it was believed to of that. Canada Is not the greatest country In the world: it isn't even the mehtatEFTours said, •"fhegoal Castle In 1210. have special powers. To register for the trip con­ greatest country In North America. The only good thing to ever come of EF Tours is togiv e parflcipants Dermot McCarthy, King of Queen Elizabeth I wanted Irish tact the School of English and out of Canada Is Shanla Twain. It is Inhabited by fur traders, hockey a chance to discover the Aobal Munster, completed the present chiefs to agree to occupy their Modern languages or Dr. Partie players and lumberjacks. The leading export of the country Is Canadian classroom. Our goal is totiring day construcUon in 1446. The own lands under title from her. atext.2439. bacon, which really isnt even bacon. I'm not even so sure that they are really a country. Canada will never find Itself with the election dilemma that we have, because it's communist. Martial law has been In effect for roughly 15 years. Canada's slogan was recently changed to "Canada, we are the root of all evil," Now 1 know all of this isn't true, nor believ­ Student plans mission trip to hometown able, butafler reading this, how can you help but feel the patriotism bubble within you? -Price By Angela Nelson, news editor istries and activities. their stay — one with the the contacts he has made in Dea>-Price. "I see now that God is using churches In the area, a youth his hometown. Just this year I met a really sweet girl She visits me at ivork. site tUSSI and Light Ministries me to take people from here rally and an evangelisUc rally The trip will also Incorpo­ stops me in the halls, sfie writes me notes, gives me gifts and wants to are teaming up to take a mis­ over there (Argentina), and it's that will minister to college stu­ rate open-air activities on ~l talk for hours on end 1 need some space. People say she might like me, sion team to Argentina over something I'm really grateful dents and others studying Eng­ street corners where students so I conjrontedher.. Itoldherin aloving and Christian waythat1just Spring Break. Students inter­ about," Leon said. lish and academic training. can participate in drama, wanttobejriends. and she said she agieed Iloveherasasisterln ested in the trip need to inform Leon said that he and The team will also visit local singing, public testimonies Christ. anddoritwanttohiirUier. Whalshouldl do? the Light Ministries office by Towles had talked about a pos­ high schools, including Leon's and distributing gospel tracts. Sincerely. Nov. 17 in order to get in a sible trip to Argentina in the old high school. During the final days of the Morally Dilemma-d deposit for the plane flight. past year. At the beginning of "That's exciting for me — trip, the team will travel to The Nov. 17 deadline is not this semester, Towles thinking that I am going to go Buenos Aires and tour the city Dear Morally Dilemma-d, absolute; however, students approached Leon about doing back and share the gospel with as well as the Word of Life This does seem to be a problem. This does not sound like you have a wh6 register later may have to a trip during Spring Break. them (his old high school) and Bible Institute in Argentina. friend, it sounds like you haw a stalker. I know what it feels like to have pay higher fees for the plane Scheduled for March 9-18, share what God's done in my "My main goal is to open women constantly callingyou and followingyou in the halls. I, too, have ticket. Altogether, the trip will 2001, the trip will include sev­ life," Leon said. people's eyes and see that God received many gifts from adoring females — the girls constantly cost $1,550. eral different ministry oppor­ The trip does not end there has a much bigger work than screaming and fainting when they catch a glimpse of you as you hurry the trip will be led by Span­ tunities. The team will be though. By utilizing his com­ Lynchburg or the United away in your car. It sounds nice at first,bu t it gets old after a while. This ish professor Dr. David Towles, working mainly with six munication studies at Liberty, States — God's ultimate pur­ is the price 1 have to pay for my devastating good looks and my illustri­ along with a member of Light churches in Santa Fe — which Leon plans to use the team to pose is to reach the world," ous Job at the Libeity Champion Ministries. is 360 miles northeast of create radio and television seg­ Leon said. Females need guys to pay attention to them. They need to have the Senior Ivan Leon, who is Buenos Aires. ments during their rime down For information, contact spotlight on them at all times. They are crying out, "Look at me. Pay from Santa Fe, Argentina, will Leon said the team will hold there—something he can Light Ministries at ext. 2641. attention to only me. 1 am all that Is important in this world." This girl be organizing the trip's min­ three different rallies during accomplish through some of Just seems that she is looking for some attention from you. She sends you things and stops you so that she gets a reaction from you You have told her how tilings are, so she needs to accept, it Personally, 1 would accept the gifts, but limit the time that we talk. Why not get something out of the deal? If your conscience won't let you do that, you may need to take a break from your friendship. Tell her you need "room to grow as a person." This sounds good, even though I'm not sure what it means. If all else falls, ignore her. 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t. NOVEMBER 14, 2000 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page 5

We're now living in a nation where after voters cast ballots, somebody needs to ask them: 'Is that your final answer?'

Los Angeles Times' Mike Downey

lnio-::-:-:•::•:-:-:-:-:-: n Facts from Florida the media won't report

So here we are a week after Election Day the "huge amount" of votes that Pat supporters are too dumb to read and vote. and still no clear winner from the election in Buchanan received in Palm Beach County— Of course, this must only be true of Gore's which over 100 million Americans partici­ home to many elderly, Jewish voters—who supporters In Florida, because elsewhere in ion pated. We are told that the race Is "too close are not exactly Buchanan's typical support­ the nation where they used these ballots, to call", that there are "voting irregularities" ers. However, when the media talks about Gore isn't crying foul. Why? Because it was and that, basically, the "liberal Palm Beach" and in states like Illinois where Gore won. Democrat voters In South­ the Impossibility for These ballots were not only chosen by the Where, oh where, has ern Florida are too igno­ Buchanan to garner Democrat chief of elections in Palm Beach, rant to follow an arrow on 3,400 votes there, they agreed to by both campaigns prior to the a ballot are falling to tell the whole election, and published in the local newspa­ the SGA Senate gone? If you watch any of the truth. pers, but it was even mailed to the houses of news outlets in America, Palm Beach is home to every potential voter in the area. The fact Here we are, past the mid-semester point of Fall 2000, and the students you are receiving a media 16,000 registered Inde­ that Gore would say these people were of Liberty have yet to hear about any legislation from the Student Govern­ bias more blatant than at pendents. They may not blind-sided by the use of this ballot is Just ment Association Senate. any other time in recent all be Reform Party inde­ another in his series of lies. The man never Granted, we have seen SGA meal days in Marriott, we have seen the history. Granted, conflict pendents, but they are quits. activities added to football games, and many students enjoyed the bonfire equals ratings which independents nonethe­ Another number being thrown around is that took place a few weeks back, but Senate appears to be letting LU stu­ equals money for the net­ less. So, for Buchanan to the "astronomically high" number of ballots dents down. works, but this goes well imurray get less than one-in-four that were disqualified—some 19,000 in Usually by this point in the semester, SQA Senate has voted on several beyond dollars and cents—the media Is of those independents to vote his way is Palm Beach. Yet again, that doesn't tellth e bills. We can typically count on hearing from Senate on Issues ranging doing its best to have its say in what the out­ nothing too extraordinary—especially con­ whole story. In the 1996 presidential elec­ from dress code, to curfew, to Senator Derrick Bingham's annual attempt come in Florida should be. sidering how Buchanan faired In 1996. tion, 16,000 ballotswere disqualified for the to scrap the current movie policy at Liberty. And while many of these bills The liberal media bias" is something While running in the 1996 Republican exact same reasons—either the voter voted later prove unsuccessful, the students at least know someone In Senate is many conservatives cling to as an excuse presidential primary, Buchanan received for two different candidates or none of them. lodking out for them. for the unfavorable coverage many Republi­ 8,000 votes in Palm Beach. Does the media With voter turnout actually increasing Thlsyear, however, has been much different. Instead of the Senate mak­ cans receive. But I know, just from watch­ tell that side of the story? Of course not This during this past election, the percentage of ing their presence known, the students have hardly heard a peep from the ing, and from my own personal experience, is because rather than show Buchanan has votes thrown out has remained steady, or if Thursday afternoon sessions of Senate. The most time-consuming matters that the media is very biased, and this elec­ a history of doing even better in Palm Beach anything, has diminished. But once again, Senate has grappled with, It would appear/is the confirming and denying tion is exhibiting that bias In enormous pro­ than he did on November 7, the media Just you wouldn't know this by watching the of Student Court nomlnees^hot exactly something many students will get portions. wants America to think every Palm Beach news. excited about. Having worked as an Intern producer at resident is a liberal, elderly Jew, who would Hopefully this chaos will all be over soon. The students have: Seen the SGA Spirit Commission in action at the foot­ MSNBC in Washington tills past summer, I rather vote for themselves than for With many prominent democrats calling on ball games, we know President Roy Simmons is working on the issues he can assure you that my good friend OUle Buchanan. Gore togiv e up his threats of legal action as ran his campaign on, but where have the senators gone? North—God bless him—is the only conser­ The next issue we are hearing so much of this coming Friday, we can only hope and A large portion of this semester is already gone, with little or no action vative working on-air for the entire network. about is this "butterfly ballot" which was pray that Gore will heed the uncommonly from the Senate on behalf of the students. Someone needs to step up and There were many occasions where OUie and used in some parts of Florida. This ballot is correct advice of his democrat peers. turn that ship around before the opportunity for Senate-initiated change I would talk in his office about the bias not not traditional, In that some names are on A Charismatic friend recently told me of passes Liberty by. only at NBC, but also at the other prominent the left and others are on the right, rather her prayers for the Florida votes being media outlets in America. than in one long list The "tricky" part of vot­ counted. As she said, "If God can part the So I will attempt to set the record straight, ing on these types of ballots is that the voter sea, he can fill a paper punch on a ballot" and give everyone the numbers that Dan must be possessing of enough intelligence to Let's pray that God will deliver Florida to New DS3 connection yet Rather would rather choke on than say. follow an arrow to punch the right hole. Bush and in turn give America the leader it First of all, weVe all heard by now about Apparently, Gore's team thinks their needs. another great LU addition When students first heard of the possibility of wired dorms last year, many were skeptical and even more were alarmed at the prospect of an additional Young Christian acts deserve respect technology-related fee being added to their tuition bills. In response to Matthew Trick's article nies have "jumped the gun" by putting they are gaining about Christ and Chris­ However, as this semester has progressed, the 1TRC has been working on the "kid crazy" Christian music these young artists "in front of thou­ tian living with thousands of people their hard to make sure the students get their money's worth—and they are doing industry— baloneyl sands of people to share the most vital own age and older. Is that bad? a great job. Trick's first problem with today's news they can share." Trick was also concerned that these With the installation of the newDS3 highspeed connection line, the 1TRC is young Christian artists was with a 15- Well, isn't that the whole point? young artists will miss out on their ado­ Improving greauy on their already spectacular service this semester. year-old girl telling him what he "should These artists are getting the opportu­ lescent years. There are many faces behind the scenes working so Liberty can achieve great be doing to enhance my walk with nity of a lifetime to present the gospel to Well, with a little more research, you strides In the technology department. So the next time you're surfing, down­ Christ." thousands ofyoung will discover Just how loading, or researching via the LU connection, be appreciative of those Who I wonder if the teachers in the temple people. hard the families and have been working diligently so you can enjoy such services and be thankful felt the same way when Jesus strolled in Should there be record producers of that you're sittlngat a computer rather than waiting in line at the Lab. at the tender age of 12 to "be about His an age limit to these artists work to Father's business." sharing the good make sure they don't get With a little bit of Bible research, one news? in over their heads and Quote of the Week can find similar examples of the anoint­ 1 guess if you get maintain a reality-based, ing of the very young. saved before the well-rounded life. "Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son: and If a son, then an heir of God For instance, Josiah was eight years age of 21, the rule Referring to Christian through Christ" old when he became the next king of should be that you artist, Rachael Lampa, Galatlans4:7 Judah. have to wait until 15, Brent Bourgeois, What would have happened if the eld­ you meet all the from Word Records, said ers had said he was too young? The requirements in a resent article In CCM Lord's plans to cleanse Israel and Judah before telling peo­ traeilawson magazine, "Rachael of pagan worship would have been ple about Jesus. shows all the signs of being well- Policies greatly delayed. Teenagers are drawn to the music, grounded and well-adjusted." Christ also describes child-likeness the lights and the show, and most minis­ In the same issue of CCM is an article C^liflfnnion as a model to be followed several times ters will tell you that the teenage years on Christian artist Stacie Orrico, 14, V^4 J. AC-IX J. J.L_/xV_/X X j^g champion encourages com­ throughout the Bible. are the most Influential when presenting who said, "I know 150 percent that this munity members to submit letters When Jesus overturned me money them with Christ. is where God wants me to be...the plans 1971 University Blvd. to the editor on any subject. Let- tables in the temple in Mattnew chapter Trick pointed out that these artist are for our lives don't start Just when we get L y"chburg VA 24506 ters should not exceed 400 words 21, the children began chanting, still babes In their Christian walk and married or Just when we graduate from C804; 582-2124 and must be typed and signed.The "Hosanna to the son of David!" not equipped to handle such a big high school. His plans for our lives start _ , , ,, ^ deadline is 6 p.m. Wednesday. This caused the priests and scribes to responsibility. at day one." Faculty Adviser Deborah Huff utters an% co|umns that get their robes in an uproar. Jesus sim­ Well, if you read up on these artists, People's life experiences vary, affect­ Ad Director Ethan McCracken are the inion of the ply responded, "...out of the mouth of you would find that most of them don't ing them at different levels. It sounds to BusbicsaMgt Cindy Siegmund a^hor s0|e|y> nc,t the champion babes and nursing infants you have per­ write their own music, they have some­ me like these young artists are taking """'." editorial board or Liberty Univer- fect praise." one help them. advantage of the level with which God Editor in Chief Bill Murray s^. Trick also said that the music compa­ So they are sharing the knowledge has blessed them. Z^nMcnrrArK A" materia' submitted becomes SECTION EDITORS the property 0f the Champion. News Editor Angela Nelson The champion reservesthe right Do you think Al Gore should Asst News Editor Diana Bell to accept> ^eject or edit any |etter Life! Jessica Brophy received - according to the Cham- challenge the election in Florida? 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wm Page 6, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION NOVEMBER 14, 2000 Commentary I can't get no...sleep Calling all the independent LU 'womyn'

"Oh. I am so tired! I was up Tell me, what is so cool about For those of you who have been "Find yourself a good husband," it I can guarantee you that Billy does­ was on the debate team and the until 3 o'clock tills morning writ looking bad and being unhealthy dying to know who the news editor would have drawn a few curious n't dream of ever rtally messing topic was civil rights. I actually ran ing my stupid speech on health In order to fit Into the stereotypi­ Is—that would be me, Angela Joy looks. with me and exercising his author­ a case arguing that discrimination and nutrition." cal image of the sleep-deprived, Nelson. Yep, I'm the one responsible So what am I saying? That men ity in a patriarchal manner. He existed In the case assignment level "Yea, 1 know what you cofTee addicted college student? for all the mistakes on the fitst cou­ are evil and that we should exile knows I'll just laugh at him and forwomyn lawyers. Sure, womyn mean, I've been running on What makes procrastination ple of pages. them to another planet? Not Ignore him as usual. In fact, he gen­ don't have a problem getttngjobs, four-and-a-half hours of sleep so popular? By doing so, all you The Idea for this column came Hardly. erally asks me for suggestions on but when It comes to getting key since Monday." are doing Is wast­ about as I was sitting In my mis­ Don't get me wrong, I'm all about the paper, to which I tend to reply cases that can mean advancement This conversa­ ing your own or sions class, learning what essen­ the male race. Ill even admit that I that he Is, alter all, the editor In and partnership opportunities, the tion is a typical your parents' tials 1 needed to have In order to go happen to be dat­ chktf. Job Just always seems to go to the one among col­ money and caus­ Into missions work, when the over­ ing someone, and, NOW, In this male. lege students. ing yourself to head very clearly Informed ra# that 1 yes, his sexual ori­ insjance, Bill and I Furthermore, some of the litera­ Between cram look less than aca­ needed to find a good wife. Find entation does hap­ have an under­ ture I came across discussed how sessions, last- demic because of myself a good wife? Honestly, 1 pen to be of the standing of who Is in the womyn had to take on male minute papers the poor work you thought that was against some bib­ male persuasion. If control, but It seems characteristics in order to actually and late nights turn in at the last lical principal on some level. he wants to buy that society (or vari­ succeed In the big chain of things. hanging out with minute. When I 1 was so annoyed at this blatant my dinner and ous^ factions of Lib­ (Just look at Janet Reno... or the gang—who listen to the lack­ entrenchment of patriarchalstereo- hold the door open erty) continue to rather, don't look. It's kinda scary) has time to lawson adaisical attitudes types that excluded half of the forme, far be It house a glass ceiling So womyn, is that what we sleep? of both young and members In the class that I almost from me to keep overwomyn's want? Do we want to resort to Besides, these are the best old college students, ft reminds raised my hand and asked If I could him fromexercis ­ angelanelson advancement Sure, becoming like males in order to be years of our lives. College is all me of.. .htgh school. skip class for the day. It's not like I ing his convictions. every business has seen on their level? I should hope about pushing your limits, so it College students, especially need to learn anything—I just have However, men can do that with­ to have its token female, just like not Men and womyn have to rec­ would be a shame to waste one's those from Liberty University, to make sure I find myself a good out being chauvinists. Men are they have to have their token ognize their Inherent and God-given time sleeping. complain about being old husband In the class who has supposed to be the leaders of the African American or whatever other differences, both biologically and Not according to the medical enough to make their own rules already learned everything, right? household and In the church, and I minority you want to put in there emotionally and accept that they experts at The Nemours Foun­ and decisions, so be responsible Now, obviously the Individual don't have a problem with that But (andyes, men, womyn are consid­ are complimentary of each other. dation. They report that sleep is and take care of yourself. We teaching the class meant to say that for the most part, there aren't any ered a minority—not because of size Let's face it womyn—men need vital for giving our bodies rest need an adequate amount of you should find a good "spouse" or other areas where men are actually so much as becaLjse of social stand­ us, Just as we need them. But per­ and for allowing our brains to sleep, Just like we need an ade­ "mate" In order to be a missionary. commanded to have authority over ing). But such a person is never haps we can start to be seen as the sort things out. Without sleep, it quate amount of exercise. Plan But his slip-up shows the still womyn. really given an opjx>rtunlty to equals that God made us to be and becomes Impossible for the brain out your schedule to enable at apparent entrenchment of male Take my work environment, for advance or excel, or even receive not the less-important sex. to give its directions to the rest of least seven to eight hours of dominance In our society. Let's be example. I'm the news editor and equal pay for equal work. the body. sleep on a regular basis. Week­ honest, If the overhead had said, Bill Murray is the editor in chief, but During my freshman year here, I This explains the" zombie" ends are not enough to make up look familiar to college students. for the sleep you lost during the In addition, studies conducted week. by the publishers of the New Your body's "sleep clock" Sports heroes or vidians? England Journal of Medicine needs regularity and mega dos­ Letter to the Editor show that sleeping four hours ing over the weekends Just Sports figures have always been look up to them. I have heard nightly for six days can affect the throws it off from the previous Coffee House a disappointment looked up to. Whether on the local many of them say, "I'm not a role body's ability to break down car­ week's pattern. That Is why you level or the national, the athletes model and I don't want to be." bohydrates and disrupt the need to read up on ways to 1 enjoy a great show as much as the next thrill seeking stu­ who are talented enough to be on We as the spectators of these function of certain hormones. Improve your sleep habits and dent, so on Friday night, when I had nothing better to do, I these teams are constantly being sports should let these athletes Chronic sleep loss might also stop procrastinating so that you ended up at the "Masquerade" Coffee House. For some reason, put up on a pedestal. know that we don't think it is worsen the severity of certain can hit the sheets during the I was under the impression that a Coffee House was some­ I know that when 1 was a kid I funny or entertaining when a age-related aliments, such as same hour every night thing like a talent show or a variety show, and although I had wanted to be like Michael Jordan. grown man takes out his frustra­ diabetes. Translation—you'll get I promise you will save on been to another Coffee House last year, I was yet optomlstlc Thousands, If rjot tions by throwing a bat old way fast doctor's visits when the common about this one. millions, of kids or acts like an over­ 1 often overhear conversa­ winter cold starts rolling around Unfortunately, I found myself ready to leave even before the still want to be like grown child when a tions like the one above, and it and your roommates will compli­ conclusion. The acts were great, but I couldn't understand him. Gatorade call from the game offi­ seems almost like each person ment you on your looks and new why in the world they had to waste our time with prerecorded even had a com­ cial doesn't go his way. is bragging to the other about attitude toward life. Hey, you videos of things that do not pertain to talent or talented people. mercial featuring We need to tell pro­ their feats of sleep depravation may even have the energy to There are so many talented people at LU, why couldn't a Michael Jordan fessional sports teams and their amazing talent to pro­ stick to that exercise plan you Coffee House be more about packing as many acts In as possi­ encouraging people that we don't approve crastinate. devised a year ago. ble and less about Student Life? I am sure there are acts that to "be like Mike." I of certain player's didn't make it to the stage, and many who did not even try out remember how dis­ Immoral or Immature to make It to the stage. appointed I was actions. We can get The talent should come forth and be given an opportunity to when I heard the matthewtrick this point across by be heard. And by the way, I want my $2 back. ^lSMS5^MS!SMSiSMSMSISMSMSMSMSMSISSSMSMS!SMSMSMSi accusations that hitting them where it Jordan had been gambling on golf. hurls—their pocketbooks. 1 —Myrlam Martin, Senior While the gambling Itself was Don't buy sports paraphernalia not Illegal, I think that the esti­ like Jerseys or sports cards that Maxed Oat??? mated $ 100,000 he reportedly bet­ supports such a player. I would go I ted on one putt could have been so far as to not buy tickets to cer­ De-tox, De-stress!!! used for a greater purpose. After tain sporting events to let the at 1 I'l Jordan admitted that he had gam­ sports teams know that certain 1 bled on golf, I really didn't want to actions are not acceptable. Muscle Therapy, Inc. 1 i Where can I go to get good "be like Mike." Decreased sales will get the I information about all of my options? Rae Carruth of the Carolina owners of these sports teams to 1318 Church Street Panthers Is currently on trial for listen. Maybe then some kind of Lynchburg, VA I T^BLUE RIDGE ^ the murder of his girlfriend, which action will be taken to discipline 1 also killed the baby they were some of these players who (across from the YMCA) I Pregnancy Center expecting. insist on ruining the fun for I 1 don't think professional sports everyone else. 847- 6290 Caring • Confidential • 192f'2% Thomso n Dr., 528-432near Lynch. Genera1 l Hosp figures realize how much people JIM MCFARLAND, CMT r 1 I FUrL-TIME"sfULTENTS"" A special invitation to visit ROBIN CAUGHEY, CMT Le Fe Ministries in Mexico GLORIA MCFARLAND, CMT 1 HOUR- $40.00 STARR SHANK, CMT 1 Have you ever wanted to go to the Mission Field? Now is your Kelly's Magic Tanning Salon chance to go. 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Wednesday is STUDENT DAY Sunday School Morning Service American Exercise Gym AWANA Program Evening Services OO LU Only $15 a month -no contracts off Jordan Baptist Church -no down payments Full Service 3708 Parkwood Ave Oil Change (Off Campbell Ave) 45-8169 845-8239 Open: MON - FRI 8-6 014 Memorial Ave., 17629 Forrest Road | 8503 Timberlake Road SAT. 8 - 5 ynchburg 24501 237 - 5771 385-7573 NOVEMBER 14, 2000 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page 7 picks of the week • 11/16 Jaci Velasquez with Plus One • 11/18 MISO Extravaganza Jaci Velasquez and Plus One will be in concert at the LU Vines The MISO office presents MISO Talent Extravaganza in the Center Nov. 16 at 7 p.tai. Student tickets are $5. Call (804) Schilling Center on Nov 18. Doors close at 12:30 a.m. Tickets 582-213lor (804) 582-INFO. are $4 and are on sale in Building 13. Call (804) 582-2689.

• 12/1 Plumb with Less than Local • 12/2 Hie Nutcracker Plumb with Liberty's own Less than Local will be in concert at Performed to the familiar Tchaikovsky score, The Nutcracker the Schilling Center Dec. 1. Call (804) 582-213lor (804) 582- opens on Dec. 2 at the Lynchburg Fine Arts Center at 8 p.m. INFO. Call (804) 846-8451 for more information.

\*Ofc 113kdLn 11dT%ww r^(T\ft"%c*f^if*i f*(T\K"it\ i intr% Jaci Velasquez concert comingI to LU iF9™ • #H§ ^^& m M is M H*"* W m m S. M M H H WL^ m m 1 I 11 I By Laura Kanzler, reporter emerge as a dominantChristian force in Latin music, Jaci is Plus One consists of Nathan Walters, 22, Gabe Combs, 20, also well-known for the organizations she supports. For Jeremy Mhire, 20, Nate Cole. 19 and Jason Perry, 18. The ut thousands of screaming fans, the throbbing pulse instance, Jaci is a mouthpiece for 'True Love Waits," an boys signed with 143/Atlantic Records (Atlantic's new of music, five godly men and one Latin diva together, organization that encourages young singles to save them­ Christian Music Division) to produce "The Promise." Pand what do you get? The Jaci Velasquez Concert selves for marriage. With her talent and strong messages, it If "The Promise" sounds eerily familiar, it is probably featuring Plus One, which is happening at the Vines Center is no wonder that so many music fans are excited about her because Plus One joined with all-star producers who have on Thursday, November 16. new CD and concert tdtir. worked with artists such as Britney Spears, LFO, Babyface, Jaci's concert tour, which hits 60 cities all across Amer­ In "Crystal Clear," J&ci has a couple of surprises for listen­ Jessica Simpson and more. ica, takes its name from her newest album, "Crystal ers. According to crosswalk.com, Jaci not only produced While Plus One has the sleek, plastic-wrapped style and Clear," released in early September. This highly her own vocals, she als'o wrote two songs: "You're Not angelic good looks boy-band lovers have come to crave, this anticipated album earned its name after the song, There," in which she sings that God is not a distant figure in group puts a voice to their beliefs and also puts them into and is a powerful reflection on a life filled with the universe, but in her heart, and the catchy "Escuchame action, as they have volunteered for charities such as Habi­ joy in Christ. (Listen to Me)," a Latin-inspired number, where Jaci remem­ tat for Humanity. Many students are excited about Jaci's bers her mother reminding her not to make the same mis­ According to Mike and Paula Parker of the Music Channel, new music hitting Liberty. takes she once made."I the boys sing the gospel loudly and unapologetically. With "She's got a great variety with lyrics that Fans of Latin music will not want to miss Jaci's CD or con­ songs like "My Life" ("I was a mess/but that was before I told really make you stop and think," freshman cert, because she sings a duet with Latin star Luis Fonsji in Him yes!/Now it's all good/'cause everyone in His will is Raelle Landowski said. "Come as You Are," a sweet strain about the simplicity of blessed!"), it will be hard to mistake those boys when they Jaci's powerful voice and heartfelt lyrics coming to Christ. 31 hit the Vines Center. have earned her four Dove Awards for New "I really like the Spanish twist she gives to her music," So, if you are ready for a night full of sleek choreography Artist of the Year (1997), Song of the Year junior Wendolyn Summers said, "I'm looking forward to and even sleeker hair, followed by a Latin diva (in her own ("On My Knees" 1998) and Female Vocalist Jaci's concert." ' right), come to the Vines Center on Thursday, Nov. 16, for of the Year (1999-2000). She was also nomi The "Crystal Clear" concert will also feature a new boy- Jaci Velasquez's "Crystal Clear" tour and Plus One. Tickets nated for a Grammy ("Best Latin Pop Perfor­ band named "Plus One." If music lovers are tired of the love- for students are only $5. mance") and received the Premio Lo Nuestro lost lyrics of Backstreet Boys and N'Sync, but love their For more information about the concert, call Student Life Award ("Best New Artist of the Year" 2000). style, watch out, because these guys not only twist, turn and at 582-2131 or 582-INFO.. Besides singing, which has helped her melt female listeners' hearts, but they sing about their faith. King's Players bring 'Screwtape' to life

By Kendria Burrows, reporter mated Wormwood, played by Hawks, fessor at LU and director of King's Play­ only later to fall for the boss' daughter, ers, the message of Screwtape is the he lights slowly came on and all Judy, played by Traxler, when he main reason Screwtape was chosen to eyes focused on the left side of meets her at church. be presented. Tthe stage, in anticipation of what The audience is introduced to "sen­ 'Temptation is an issue everyone wres­ was about to be a captivating and suous Slumtrimpet" in the second act. tles with and (Screwtape) is an important engaging performance by the LU played by Tolsma, who is recruited to reminder that when temptation comes, King's Players of "Screwtape," an help Wormwood along in what is begin­ God has provided all we need to over­ adaptation of C.S. Lewis' book "Screw­ ning to be a failing mission. Together come temptation," Allison said. tape Letters." Wormwood and Slumtrimpet plot to Hawks was humorous as the hyper­ The play by James Forsyth was make Mike want Judy "like a cop active, nervous, at first insecure, written so that Christians "can enjoy wants donuts." novice demon Wormwood and most the power of God triumphing over In the third and final act, Mike and students named him and his character evil." The play, written in a witty style, Judy have an argument over premarital among their favorites. used comical alliterations, hyperboles sex, after Wormwood and Slumtrimpet "Hawks was a very good actor and and similes. once more provoke and antagonize very expressive," sophomore Kris ten The "Screwtape Letters" is about a their relationship in the garden. MacNevin said. series ofletters from a demon, Screw­ Shortly after Judy's emotional Partie's energetic and dramatic style tape, to his nephew, Wormwood, giving departure from Mike's home following also amused the audience because of advice on how he can win a soul to hell. yet another argument, there is a terri­ the irony involved in seeing a* faculty The cast was led by senior Benjamin ble accident which endangers the life of member instructing and bullying a col­ -lHawks, sophomore Rachel Tolsma, his mother and through which Mike lege student. junior Eric Radcliff and sophomore and the audience are led to believe that Rachel gave an excellent perform­ Tiffany Traxler. LU professor Dr. David Judy is dead. ance as the devious, teasing demon Partie played the role of Screwtape. Wormwood and Screwtape come Slumtrimpet. The novel starts out with a letter to close to winning Mike's soul but the Each of the cast members did a Wormwood describing how to pro­ power of the Holy Spirit prevails: Mike remarkable job in bringing their char­ mote strife and antagonism in the ends up saving his mother's life and acters and the play to life. relationship between the characters giving his life to the Lord. Stage manager Aimee Lechowlcz Mike and his Mother. The audience In the end we find that Judy is not learned important lessons while over­ saw this in the first act when a very dead and she and Mike get back seeing the technical aspects, c unhealthy relationship between the together. Screwtape and Slumtrimpet "Spiritual warfare is real and ... two is detected. decide to become partners in an Satan doesn't like what God does in NAOMI GILLETTE The audience also sees Mike lose his attempt to raise a little "hell on earth." our lives," Lechowicz said. DEMONS TAKE STAGE — The demon Screwtape, played by Dr. David Partie, roughly instructs job after being influenced by the ani- According to Dr. David Allison, pro­ his nephew Woormwood, played by Benjamin Hawks, in how to win a person's soul to hell.

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jessicabrophy childlike and expectation-free. This was ones.The rosesseerj^ttjbebursting whose parents are from North Africa or names. Driving from one "cite" to the next, frightenly the first time I had flown in a through the cracks in the sidewalks. They who are immigrants. While the former is we passed beautiful French homes, with plane. It was the first time I got to fly grew up the sides of homes, on bushes in primarily Catholic and the latter predomi­ stucco siding, green shutters, decorative France delivers a with the clouds. It was the first time I front lawns and in lavish, carefully nately Muslim, both religions lack any iron fences, and oh so many carnations watched a movie with a pair of head­ pruned gardens, it was the first time that real life. I saw first-hand how a country and roses. Placed in-between two homes handfull of firsts sets. It was the first time 1 was out of the a vase of plump, vivid roses could distract could be so dead and apathetic towards and amidst the fog, I caught my first country and the first time that 1 didn't me from eating my meal. „ God. I saw a country that is hurting, that glimpse of it. It stood regally, almost float­ expect people to speak English. At a North African market the next day, favors Islam and rejects Christianity and ing in the clouds that passed it by. I stood It was the first time I had eaten bread And believe me, the French will it was the first time I saw animal that has few helpers in the fight against speechless, gawking at the Eiffel Tower. as the staple breakfast item for two not speak English, as 1 embar- brains, goats' heads and lambs' the enemy. No matter how many limes I saw the straight weeks. ressingly encountered when an legs hung with twine from a 1 met two amazing Muslim-background Eiffel Tower, it always looked different Up France prides itself on its breads. airport official asked me how metal bar. White I frequent believers, who for the first time, showed close, it looked sturdy, masculine and French bread, of course, chocolate bread my flight was. I just nervously many deli's in New Jersey, me that my faith is unchallenged and copper-colored. At night, it lit up with a ("pain chocolat" as the French refer to it,) smiled and he laughed back, these vendors were much lacks luster. My faith does not cause me golden hue and the black sky backgroud almond flavored bread, croissants, melba knowing I was American. different. Most of the to choose between my family and God, or made it appear surreal. From afar, it gave bread, crackers, chocolate chip rolls, My roommate translated "boucharie's" (butcher choose between my country and God or Paris a confidence, a sort of royal air. chocolate chip loaves and wheat bread. for me later. shops,) were Muslim and even choose to die as a martyr for God. Every time 1 saw the Tower, I was seeing it And the French don't just eat their Facing terrible jet lag, I the selling and preparing AUi from Algeria and Yusel from Iran, for the first time. bread with dinner as a side dish. They eat was amazed at how many process is much the same accepted the Lord, despite death Uireats OK so maybe I was willing to deal with bread for breakfast, lunch and dinner. roses 1 saw. Because of as with kosher foods. from family and government officials. France's obsession with bread in return Now of course they serve it with jelly or France's mild climate, I was exposed to If all I got to do was hear their testi­ for a peek at the Mona Lisa, but traveling butter or cheese. As I experienced roses can grow all two cultures in monies, the trip to France would have to France has handed me an unprece­ France's obsession with bread this past year round. There France — the been worth it. I told myself 1 would have dented feeling of unworthy gratitude for summer on a missions trip to Paris, I was were red ones, traditional, taken a flight home after hearing their my Bread of Life, my eternal supplement. dying for some good ole' fashioned bacon magenta ones, yel­ proud culture profound stories and had no regrets. and eggs. low ones, orange ofParisandthe In many "cites" (high-rise apartment Editor's NoLe: The names were changed to Flying into the Charles de Gaulle Air­ ones, gold ones, "foreign" cul­ buildings,) we passed out Arabic/French protect Uw safety of those mentioned. port in Paris, 1 was determined to be blue ones, purple tures of many new testaments Into mailboxes that open-minded, worry-free, flexible, ones and white of its citizens appeared to liave North African sur­ • Page 8, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION NOVEMBER 14, 2000 Counseling lab helps students who suffer from an illness that affects one out of five

By Cindy Siegmund, Life! Editor Susceptibility to Depression "Nobody is made of iron ... we experi­ Defining Depression ence the distresses of life, but it is how [hen asked what depression is, we respond (to them) that's the critical [psychotherapist Richard O'Con- factor." Lantz said. "Depression is an end ' nor admits he doesn't really know. point, and people come at it from a vari­ "If you're depressed ... you have symp­ ety of angles." toms like guilt, self-blame, shame, prob­ Lantz believes that depression devel­ lems concentrating, irritability, (and an ops as a result of a combination of fac­ inability) to experience joy in the things tors including a person's individual that normally bring joy." When O'Connor make-up, life circumstances and cop­ talks about the symptoms of depression, ing skills. he is describing more than what he "If it's on the family tree, then it learned in a textbook at Trinity College or becomes ... away of coping. You've sort of the University of Chicago where he learned it. Whether it's genetic, is proba­ earned his MSW and Ph.D. bly going to differ from one person to He is describing more than what he another, but it's not like our genes make has seen in his over 20 years working in us do it," Lantz said. the mental health field, including 14 O'Connor said that people who think years as executive director of the North­ pessimistically or are dependent on oth­ west Center for Family Service and Men­ ers or achievements for self-esteem are tal Health. more vulnerable to depression. O'Connor is even describing more According to Lantz, times of transition than the research he has completed in make people more vulnerable to depres­ order to write two books, "Undoing sion. Even when the transitions are posi­ Depression" and "Active Treatment of tive changes, they produce stress. Lantz Depression." O'Connor is talking about said that when circumstances build up experiences from his own life — his own in a student's life, depression is more battle with depression. likely to occur. "Though I can't claim to know every­ Lantz said the majority of students the thing about depression, I have a unique counseling lab at Liberty sees are fresh­ and powerful perspective: as a suicide men who are adjusting to being away survivor, as a sufferer myself, as a from home and students who have NAOMI GILLETTE patient and as a therapist. I know that recently experienced a break-up. COUNSELING PREPARATION — Assistant counseling professor Dr. David Lawson advises graduate students like Shelley Mountain in counsel­ people who are depressed work very hard Lantz cites, being overloaded, exams ing techniques at' Liberty's counseling lab. Graduate students in the MA counseling program do most of the counseling for LU students. at living, but much of their effort is fruit­ and low grades, as additional circum­ less, a waste of energy," O'Connor wrote stances that contribute to students degree allowed by the law. therapists in the area if needed. Liberty people feel that to be a good in his book, "Undoing Depression" where becoming depressed. Clinical director for the counseling Christian they have to be happy all the he shares preventative methods for fight­ Lab, Dr. Gene Mastin, said the counsel­ Preventing Depression time — that depression is a sin. But ing an illness that according to him Dealing with Depression ing lab typically sees 50 students each O'Connor wrote "Undoing Depression" Lantz said students need to realize this affects one out of five Americans. O'Connor said the symptoms of depres­ semester. Approximately half of the stu­ because he feels the medical field puts all isn't true. Dr. Cary Lantz, coordinator for the sion form so slowly that many people dents are seen for depression. their efforts into helping people who "Often in counseling, we help people deal master of arts counseling program at have depression without realizing it. While some students feel mildly already have depression and not focus­ with the reality of the pain of this world," Liberty, differentiates between depres­ "Their symptoms have developed so depressed and may just need to talk with ing on prevention. O'Connor thinks that Lantz said. "Crises are essential to our lives sion and discouragement. gradually that it really feels normal to someone, others may be suffering from a learning how to handle emotions, prac­ ... for many it's during the college years — "Just because a person has a bad day them," O'Connor said. serious case of depression. tice intimacy and maintain relationships the adjustments, relationships, career and they're really feeling bad, you don't One way to keep from allowing depres­ According to O'Connor these people with trust and honest communication choices—it's out of that stuff that we necessarily call it major depression — sion to take control is to seek help sooner may need to go on medication and work are essential to preventing depression. become stronger people." although, it could be the beginning of it," than later. Liberty's counseling lab, with a psychiatrist who can help them Lantz believes that students who are Both Lantz and O'Connor said that people Lantz said. located in Teacher Education 127, is while they adjust to the medication and discouraged should talk to someone who feel they may be depressed should seek Lantz sees hopelessness, despair, self- available to students. help them "identify depressive living about it instead of dwelling on the situa­ help. Students interested in speaking with hatred, self-rejection and changes in The counseling is done by advanced habits." tion or taking harmful action. someone should contact the counseling lab appetite and sleep habits as signs of students and some faculty members in Liberty's counseling lab is prepared to "If it's painful... it's better to share that at 582-7204. major depression. the master in counseling program. All assess the severity of depression and and be honest," Lantz said. He believes counseling is free and confidential to the make recommendations for doctors and that often in a Christian setting such as

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-—^fc»RKK^tiged" he day was closing, the sun's final rays hove I lowered my eyes to my wringing hands. This had departed many hours before. The dirt I peeking over the horizon and shim- man. This... Americano. I do not know him." began to stir, and the familiar clamor of the w^mering the corn fields to a golden spec­ Nana laughed forcefully with disbelief. She vehicle's engine reached her ears. tacle likened to a dream of heavenly landscape. did not understand. It was approaching quickly, too quickly for The breeze swept through the trees, rustling "It is hard here in the Philippines," Tata said Mely's comfort. She placed a hand over her leaves and whistling harmonious tunes that the as he held out his hands with palms facing up stomach to calm her nerves. Her knees storytellers called an angel's whispered lullaby. to show me his scars from a lifetime of hard became burdened by the weight of sheer Laughter sprinkled the sounds of dusk with labor. "You will go with this Americano. He will apprehension, and she carefully lowered her­ merriment as frosting to a cake, and the quick take you to where you will be happy." self to the stone bench outside the doorway. pounding of feet disclosed the locality in which Frustration burned my voice to a raging lone Could she watch? No. She dropped her head the elated children danced and played the of defiance. "What is happiness without love? down and closed her eyes. Sha**#a Rhtades nightfall in. This... man will not love what he is force&to Fearful, Mely escaped again to her The breeze whisked a handful of Mely's hair marry! I will die. I will die in my heart whiltfl live thoughts. She became purposely oblivious to across her face, yet she made no move to rectify in the happiness you forced me into!" the incoming excitement of voices and foot­ it. The peaceful attributes of sundown could A sudden noise wakened Mely from her steps. She ignored the calls of her domineer­ Freshman Shannon Malia Rhodes is not penetrate her senses as her expression dreamlike memory. She gulped down the anxi- ing mother, and she dismissed the questions an English major from Mililani, Hawaii. remained tightened into a visage of tension. . ety that sprung to her throat and stared with of her concerned father. She remained While visiting the Philippines, she She stood motionless in the doorway staring wide eyes into the distance of the old, dusty detached, sitting alone by the doorway in the learned of the cultural aspect of blankly ahead, her brown eyes bold and fright­ road. Her breath came in quick and heavy last limelight of sunset. arranged marriages. Her grandmoth­ ening in the dimming light. intervals, and she waited. "Mely," whispered a voice she didn't know. er, or "my Lila" as Shannon called The road was empty. Not a speckle of dirt Nothing. Slowly, she opened her eyes without lifting her her in the ilocano dialect, was faced floated out of its allotted place. Mely breathed a 1 do not want to go with you. The words head. Kneeling before her was a dark-skinned with an arranged marriage. long sigh and leaned back against the door repeated in her mind. She had refused to man with his soft brown eyes looking up at her. According to Shannon, her grand­ frame. Memories clouded with worries, and accompany her parents to meet her fiance^n He sat himself on the ground although he was voices raced through her mind. To calm her the capital city of Laoag. She had stood still, wearing clean blue jeans. He said no other mother had an excellent marriage nerves, she closed her eyes and surrendered rebellious in her bitter tenacity. Yet, would/she words and didn't seem to be preparing a speech and knew her grandfather loved his herself to what would surface to remembrance. say the same words to the man coming from either. Fully consumed in the eye contact, he wife very much. Excerpts from the past few months replayed in across the ocean? Would she turn her head and sal still in contentment. Besides writing about love, a picture so vivid that she mouthed the words threaten the atrocious sin of dishonoring the Mely stared at the man. Her perceptiveness Shannon also writes about friend­ in passionate protest to what would occur. family by might of her stubbornness? focused on one characteristic of him. She didn't ship, Hawaii, her observations in "No," I said harshly under my breath in Ho- He will not love me. The agonizing phrase see his short black hair or his casual clothing or nature and about God's omnipres­ cano. "I will not obey." replayed before her. He would come. He would the single rose he held in his hands. All aspects ence and comfort. of his character faded into his eyes, for in his Nana raised her chin to demonstrate her marry her. He would take her to Hawaii. But.,. Her ultimate goal is to become a authority. Her eyes glared down at me as I would he love her? Would he provide for her eyes rested patience, hope, and promise. stayed seated on the corner of my bed. She did­ heart's want of affection as zealously as he sup­ She felt a tear escape at the same time as a freelance writer so that she can n't have to say a word. It would be done. plied for her substantial needs of living? Would grin managed to elude the bitterness and express and explore her artistic side. "Melendrina," Tata spoke from behind my he be a husband ... or a master? resentment she had harbored in her heart. To mother. "You can go to America. You can live in She heard a commotion and quickly scanned Mely it meant one tiling: a beginning. Hawaii. Why do you not wish to go?" the distance for any sign of the Jeepney that NOVEMBER 14, 2000 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page 9 Cross Country wraps up season at Regionals

Compiled from the Associated Press By Devon Parks, asst sports editor

Runners from approximately 30 teams crowd the starting line at the NCAA South­ east Regional at Furman University. The gun Boxer Lewis beats Tua fires and a massive mob pushes forward In pursuit of the finish line. It was the David Tua Show until the bell rang. Then It Heaiher Sagan and the rest of the Lady was all Lennox Lewis. Flames cross country team were among that A sellout crowd at Mandalay Bay came to see a brawl, but mob of runners. what they got was a super-tactical performance by the IBF- Sagan was near the front of the pack as WBC heavyweight champion as Lewis scored a one-sided the race progressed. When die crowd decision Saturday night. thinned out, Sagan remained near the front After dominating the fight, Lewis then closed the show with the leaders. sounding like a Muhammad All Imitator In a Las Vegas By the middle of the race, Sagan kept up lounge act. her pace and waited to make her move on the "If Tyson wants to come to test; 111 put him to rest; Lennox runners in front of her. Near the end, she Lewis Is the best," said Lewis, who hopes to fight former picked up her speed and pressed toward the undisputed champion Mike Tyson sometime next year. finish line. Tyson has said he will not fight again, an announcement met "I ran the hardest I could," Sagan said. "I with great skepticism In the boxing world. was hurting at the end of the race and was praying for Supernatural power. He gave it to DEVON PARKS me at the end." PICKIN' UP THE PACE — Heather Sagan picks up the pace in order over take her opponent. Kansas St. edges Nebraska The sprinting Sagan crossed the finish While the cross country team wraps up its season, Sagan looks toward nationals. line in seventh with an All-Region time of 21 On a cold and snowy night, the Kansas State Wildcats minutes, 48 seconds. getting to go, but it would be great if she went from not so good to even worse. Senior got everything they were wishing for. That's uie highest regional finish we've made it." Bruce Kite led the Flames finishing 28th. The Wildcats not only edged a Nebraska team that had Kite ran with the leaders for the majority beaten them 31 times In the last 32 years, but also put ever had for tlie women," Head Coach Brant The Lady Flames finished ninth overall in themselves In a strong position for a second shot at No. 1 Tolsma said. "Last year, Rebecca (Parsons) the team standings, losing to powerhouses of the race but fell off the pace near the end. Oklahoma. got 43rd and that was tiie highest until UNC Chapel Hill, Wake Forest and the Uni­ He finished the 10,000m race In 31 minutes, Kansas State may have done Oklahoma a big favor as today." versity of Virginia. 42 seconds. well. If tilings work out, Sagan should be on her Freshman Valerie Westphal finished 45th Josh Zealand was the only other Flame to Overcoming sleet and snow and a late Nebraska charge, way to Ames, Iowa for the NCAA National in her first NCAA regional meet, followed by finish in the top 100 runners. Zealand the No. 16 Wildcats beat the No. 4 Huskers 29-28 on a Championships. She will find out sometime Tracy Hoare and Parsons who finished 64th crossed the line in 33 minutes, 12 seconds to frightful Saturday night, ruining the Nebraska's national Monday if she received an at-large bid to the and 72nd, respectively. Freshman Lucy finish 77th place. title hopes and giving themselves a clear path to the Big 12 championship meet. LeBaron rounded out the top five, placing With Uie cross country season all but over, North title. 97th for the Lady Flames. the Flames will resume competition in A Nebraska victory would have wrapped up the North "I'd love to see Heather get to Nationals,":; Division tide for the Huskers (8-2, 5-2) and given them a Tolsma said. "She may be just one girl shy of On tiie men's side, the Flames' season December with the start of indoor track. rematch In the conference championship game Dec. 2 with Oklahoma, which beat them 31-14 and replaced them as No. 1. Liberty's Kelley honored academically Mike Weir beats Tiger in Spain Flames placekicker named to the Verizon Academic All-District Football Team for the 2000 football season. The entire All-District Team is now eligible for Ail-American honors. Mike Weir won the the American Express Championship on Sunday, denying Tiger Woods the chance to become the first By Devon Parks, asst. sports editor has also connected on six field goals of 30 or more yards, four of which tour player In 50 years to win 10 times in a season. were 40 or more yards. He has also made 18-of-20 extra point attempts Woods, the defending champion, had a double-bogey 7 on Liberty placekicker Jay Kelley has seen just as much action In the diis season. the 17th hole and finished four strokes behind. He came up classroom as he has the football Held. Kelley was named to die Verizon Kelley currendy leads the Flames in scoring, tallying 42 points already just short of breaking the $ 10 million winnings barrier for the Academic All-District Football Team for his accomplishments in the this year. Last year, he finished die season witii 49 points, marking the season. classroom. first time since 1991 that a freshman has led die team in scoring. Kelly Is Weir earned $ 1 million for his victory. The Canadian closed Kelley, a sophomore, has earned a 3.552 cummuladve grade point currently ranked 35di In die nadon, averaging .89 Held goals per game. with a 3-under-par 69 for a total of 11 -under 277. This was his average in his two football seasons at Liberty. As a business major, Kelley The District III Verizon Academic All-District team is made up of 21 second career victory, following the Air Canada Championship was one of six members of the Flames football team to be named to the team members from all university division football teams in the South­ last season. Big South Conference Presidential Honor Roll. east Kelley and die rest of die district honorees are now eligible for the On die field, Kelley has scored on 57.1 percent (8-of-14) of his field national Verizon Academic All-American Team that will be selected in early December. Safin wins St. Petersburg Open goal attempts for the Flames in the first nine games this season. Kelley

Marat Safin won his first professional title In his home coun­ Verizon Academic All-District Football try, beating Domlnik Hrbaty of Slovakia (2-6, 6-4,6-4) Sunday Akpama's jersey retired Quarterback'. Chris Weinke, Florida State University to capture the $800,000 St. Petersburg Open. Lady Flames volleyball team honors former Running Back: Ben Foster, Wofford College The top-seeded Safin recovered from a listless first set to win Receivers: Caesar Caropana, Western Carolina teammate in special ceremony Friday a tournament for the sixth time this season. Scott McCready, University of South Florida The U.S. Open champion has overtaken Brazil's Gustavo By Devon Parks, asst sports editor of the Lady Flames Volleyball Tight End: Trent Sansbury, Furman University Kuerten for the No. 1 spot in the Champions Race. Kuerten lost team to have ajersey retired. The Offensive Line: Joaquin Gonzalez, University of Miami on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Lyon Grand Prix in France. The Lady Flames volleyball last honoree was Theresa Bream Bailey King, Wofford College team honored former team mem­ In 1991. Eric Nash, Wofford College ber Anthonia Akpama by reUring While playing at Liberty, Jon Stlnchcomb, University of Georgia her jersey In a special ceremony Akpama accumulated 2,024 kills Kyle Young, Clemson University Friday evening. and led die Lady Flames to two Kicker: Jay Kelley, Liberty University Akpama's jersey, no. 3, will Big South Championships and Defensive Line: Brian Bodor, Wofford College hang on die Vines Center wall two NCAA appearances. She was It's lolled filnns Kkkboxing® ami what makes it Jauron Dalley, Florida A&M University so much fun is thai we take sell defense along wldi odier top athletic hon­ also named to die Virginia State leihn«|t»s like labbinn, kicking, punching. Steve DeBoer, Furman University ors in Liberty's adileUc history. All-District team in 1999. • (IUHO lot adulh out/. xing and add the musk, excitement and enargy » You »«or rrgubr wwkuul ilolHes mid sho«. Ebbie Parsons, Florida A&M University a{ an aerobics program! Soy goodbye to bating Akpama is the second member • No Mb « UI»!MIIK rKpi«J Linebackers: Chad Carson, Clemson University • No ,-,h)f«tol (OflkKt ' 'rt learning wrluoWe skills while • He nptrimn iwituory tell Chase Corn, Wofford College • Ml Hi tin most fun wy toy»'»itof* Marlon Martin, Furman University FREE WEEK Defensive Back; Christopher Hope, Florida State University (ali far Class limes Brandon Ladd, Wofford College 804-845-2467 Dan Dyke, Georgia Tech 804-845-2467 3SII (tovoftjl tot-,w * Lv«i?iU»o,»A Punter:

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Continued from page 12 20 points. Wallace Just missed a triple double, with 12 points, Every time Latvia threat­ nine steals and nine assists. ened, the Flames were able to "I thought Beau did a lot of answer. the dirty work tonight. He was With six minutes remaining, awesome," Hankinson said. the Flames got the Vines Cen­ Hankinson felt the team's ter rocking as Rob Attaway offense was much improved picked off a pass and fed David over last season. Watson for a Jam, giving the "We did a great job against Flames their biggest lead of the the zone,a weakness last night 75-51. year," Hankinson said. Latvia outscored the Flames He also commented on the 18-8 over the final six minutes patience of the team's offense but came up short, 83-69. saying they took just four bad "Late in the game...I may shots in the whole game. have substituted to soon," The Flames will open up the Hankinson said. season against Tusculum, on Maurice Watklns led all Nov. 17, at 7:30 p.m. in the scorers with 26 points on 8-12 Vines Center. JOHN FISHER shooting. Chris Caldwell added AND-0NE — Maurice Watkins flies past two Latvian defenders for two of his team leading 26 points Thursday night. JOHN FISHER DOUBLE TROUBLE — The Lady Flames volleyball front line blocks a spike in the Flames home match-up against Radford. Men's b-ball signs another strong class Volleyball wins one of three By John FareL asst. sports editor "Mats will bring excellent experience and a nas is a great addition to our program," com­ strong scoring ability to our program's low post ments Hankinson. "He is a true center that has The Liberty University men's basketball team position," Hankinson said. "Mats is a devoted a great touch from the perimeter. He will provide By ftnmi Clifton, reporter team's performance but felt they has announced the signing of three new basket­ player who loves the Lord first and foremost," our program with a player with great size, as started out too slow before picking ball recruits—El Gotta Carter, Mats Persson and San Diego City Head Coach Zack Jones said. well as presence under the basket. The Lady Flames Volleyball it up. Augustinas Vitas-for the 2000-2001 season. "As far as basketball is concerned, Mats will Last season Vitas was a candidate for the team was veiy busy this weekend Rachel Harnack. was out, but Carter, (6-10, 180) attends Bonner Academy bring a strong and athletic-type body to the Uni­ Lithuanian National Team, which nearly as they played three home games according to Phillips, Simone in Durham, N.C. He averaged 12 points and 10 versity. ..I believe his best basketball is ahead of defeated the U.S. Dream Team tn this summer's In preparation for the Big South Turner stepped up for the Lady rebounds a game his junior year at Southern him, and he will have a breakout season at Lib­ Olympics. Tournament this coming weekend. Flames. High School in Raleigh. erty next year after On Tuesday, the Lady Flames Going into the third game of the "L.G. is a tremendous asset to our program. making the adjustment were defeated by Radford three week, LU knew it wouldn't be easy. He possesses great size and athleticism, as well to basketball in the games to two (14-16, 17-15, 12-15, Coastal Carolina came into the as excellent timing," Flames coach Mel Hankin­ states this season." 16-14 and 15-6). Liberty started ofT match winning eight of the last 10 son said. Jones said. JM strong but could not hold on to the games. Coastal defeated the Lady Last season Carter was ranked as one of the Vitas, (6-11,220) is *;:*train makes! Continued from page 12 second half they went on a 10 play drive for 56 yards before another With 6:08 to play CSU began a CSU interception ended the drive. 7 play 53-yard drive that would be Liberty would have three more capped off with 9-yard touch similar drives including a 78-yard down pass to wide-receiver Steve which ended the game with Par­ McCoy. son being sacked at the CSU 16. With 7:45 to go in the second LU's rushing game was non­ quarter the Bucs made it 9-0 with existent, (-29 yards for the game) a safety after an LU snap went partly because starting running over Parson's head and into the back Chad Billingsley was injured endzone. on his first carry. Charleston Southern made it CSU scored twice in the fourth 16-0 when Antonio Singleton the first coming when it recovered broke lose and rushed 65 yards for its own fumble and ran it in from a touchdown with 3:47 remining the 26-yard line. Their final score In the half. came on safety after another Liberty would put together sev­ Flames muffed snap. eral strong drives in the game but "We make to many mistakes. they would falter inside the 30- That's been the history of this foot­ yard line.On LU's first series of the ball," Karcher said.

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South News PIGSKIN PROGNOSTICATORS Liberty Cruises Through Play-In, Knocked off in First Round In week 12, the crew make Liberty University advanced to Ihc First Round or the its picks spelling out who the women's soccer NCAA Tournament with 2-0 win over Tennessee real sports genius is. This Tech in a Play-In £ame, but were turned away in the first round by Wake Forest. 6-1. The Lady Flames, the Big South champion, weeks guest is a random fan easily defeated Ohio Valley Conference champion Tennessee like the rest of you. To be a Tech to move on to the First Round game against the Demon Prognosticator, drop by the Deacons. Wake Forest earned an at-large bid to the NCAA Champion office. Tournament. Liberty finished the season at 15-7 overall, 4-2 In the Big South. JOHN FAREL DOUG STEWART IAN STEPHENS SPORTS FREAK SPORTS NUT Radford Repeats As Men's Soccer Champion College ASST SPORTS EDITOR Second-seeded Radford blanked eighth-seeded Elon 2-0 to North Carolina vs Duke North Carolina North Carolina North Carolina Duke win the Men's Soccer Championship for the second straight year. Georgia Tech vs Maryland Georgia Tech Georgia Tech Georgia Tech Georgia Tech The Highlanders advanced to a NCAA Play-In game against Southern Conference champion Furman, whom they lost to last Michigan vs Ohio State Ohio State Michigan Michigan Ohio State year In a Play-In game 1-0. Jonathan Frias, who scored the Notre Dame vs Rutgers Notre Dame Notre Dame Notre Dame Notre Dame Highlanders' insurance goal in the championship match, was Southern California vs UCLA UCLA UCLA UCLA UCLA named the Tournament MVP. Michigan State vs Penn State Michigan State Penn State Penn State Michigan State South Carolina vs Clemson Clemson Clemson Volleyball Tournament Gets Underway This Weekend Clemson Clemson The Big South Conference Radisson Hotel Volleyball Liberty vs Appalachian State Appy State Appy State Appy State Appy State Championship begins this Friday at High Point University. The NFL winner of the Championship match, which will be played Buffalo vs Kansas City Buffalo Buffalo Kansas City Kansas City Saturday evening, will advance to the First Round of the NCAA NY Giants NY Giants NY Giants NY Giants Tournament. Radford is leading the League in the standings, but Detroit vs NY Giants Coastal Carolina is right behind the Highlanders, riding a NY Jets vs Miami NY Jets NY Jets Miami Miami school-record 12-match winning streak. Wlnthrop should also Indianapolis vs Green Bay Indianapolis Indianapolis Indianapolis Green Bay challenge for the title this year. Carolina vs Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Carolina Dallas vs Balitmore Baltimore Baltimore Baltimore Baltimore Jacksonville Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Around the Big South Conference Jacksonville vs Pittsburgh

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By Justin Ridge, reporter "About 7-8 baskets were transition "Their offense wasn't one that really and fast break," Head Coach Carey hurt us," Green said. "It was just their The Lady Flames basketball team Green said. "We just weren't running transition and fast break and our lack received a taste of stiff competition the floor." of defense." Saturday night. The Basketball Liberty used its depth to counteract The second half picked up where the Travelers, a team from Russia, defeated the fast pace game of the Basketball first half ended. The Basketball the Lady Flames 44-37. Travelers. Coach Green pulled from his Travelers started using set plays and zone offenses designed to burn the clock Michelle Fricke and Becky Blesch led deep bench early and often, sending five and to frustrate the Lady Flames. the Lady Flames in scoring with eight fresh players in at the 13-minute mark points each. Liberty shot a horrendous of the first half. "They began playing zone from the 27 percent from the field. The On the defensive end, the Basketball very tip," Green said. "We've got three Basketball Travelers did not do much Travelers forced Liberty into a sloppy zone offenses in, but we don't spend as better, shooting 29 percent. half court game that negated the size much time in that zone offense." In the first half, the Basketball advantage the Lady Flames had. Green thought the Lady Flames could Travelers used tough interior defense to Coach Green said what hurt the Lady exploit the poor defensive rebounding of force multiple fast break opportunities Flames was the run and gun style of the the Basketball Travelers. and high percentage baskets. Basketball Travelers. The Lady Flames did out rebound the Basketball Travelers 44-42. But the Basketball Travelers had more offensive rebounds. "Our perimeter players and our post players both lacked Want us to pay your school bill? the intensity and the focus of Earn $$$ to pay school bills . . . extra spending $$$! getting those offensive rebounds," Green said. Work now or during the Thanksgiving & Christmas breaks The Lady Flames look to Customer Service Specialists bounce back and start the reg­ ular season with a win over National television and radio ministries Richmond on Nov. 21 in the Service organizations Vines Center. West Virginia will travel to Lynchburg to take on Students, staff and faculty are encouraged to apply the Lady Flames at the Vines TnS vice Part-time and full-time opportunities Center on Nov. 25 to round out the first month of regular sea­ JOHN FISHER son action. America DOWN THE ALLEY — Freshman Susan Foreid dribbles down the court on Gall 316-7437 in Forest for immediate interviews! the Lady Flames exhibition game earlier last week.

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The Lady Flames soccer team lost to Wake Forest University 6-1 Wednesday night in the first round of the NCAA women's soccer tour­ nament at Spry Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. The Lady Flames hung tough for the first 30 minutes of the game, but the Lady Demon brooke herrmann Deacons used their superior size and speed to wear down the Lady Flames. Breanna Jacinto scored the lone Liberty goal in the 71st minute of the game off an assist How fast from Emily Shubln. "I had plenty of time to shoot so 1 was able to place the shot where I wanted to place it," can change Jacinto said. The Lady Flames were the definite under­ come? dog, but Head Goach James Price said the intimidation factor wasn't that high in the tournament matchup. Cruising in my 1995 Ply­ "We thought we had a chance if we could mouth/Dodge Neon on U.S. 29 score early," Price said. "As soori as they got doing 95 in a 55 mphzone [ could the first goal, and certainly the second goal not help but laugh when 1 got just before half time, that really made things hard for us." JOHN FISHER pulled over for speeding. "Smart FANCY FOOTWORK — Sarah Foster's fancy footwork was not enough to take home the win for the Lady Flames girr is what you are all thinking 1 Emily Taggart scored a hat trick to lead the soccer team in its NCAA appearance last week against Wake Forest. am sure! The funny thing Is that I Lady Deacons to victory. "They {Liberty) were a very physical team so had just gotten off the cellphone our objective was to get the ball Wide and give Wake Forest goal. Coach Price showed optimism for the future with my boyfriend saying, "I don't us more space," Taggart said. The second half started with three quick of the team and praised the turn around of the know how I haven't gotten pulled The Lady Flames came into the game with Wake Forest goals that put the Lady Flames in program. over, but I'm sure glad I haven't." knowledge of Taggart and they knew they a deep hole. "We've come a long way in the four years I've Needless to say it was only needed to mark her- Price thought It was best for the Lady been here," Price said. Price looks forward to moments after I hung up that an "We knew she (Taggart) was a good player Flames to keep on attacking the goal in the when the Lady Flames will contend regularly in unmarked cop pulled me over for and I thought we handled her well in the first second half, Instead of playing a defensive the NCAA Tournament. 80 mph. When 1 told my dad on 30 minutes," Price said. "As the game got away game. "Certainly this was dream four years ago and gaps started to open up she hurt us when the phone after I got back to "I said to the girls when we were down 2-0, and we're very happy we're here...and we've go she had chances to." there is no point in us going out there in the a long way to go." Lynchburg, he quickly pointed out In the beginning of the game, the Lady second half and keeping the score down," Price The Lady Flames finished the season with a that I should reflect on this "les­ Flames looked very disorganized and a bit hes­ said. "We decided as a team that we didn't record of 15-7-0. The Lady Deacons go on to son" and apply it to life. Amazing itant. But as the game rolled on, the Lady know how many times we were going to be play the Lady Tarheels of North Carolina, a how parents come up with the Flames came up with some good defensive back here so we went for it and obviously paid team they beat earlier In the season. "deeper meaning" of a speeding plays and had some very good looks on the the price for It." ticket. My immediate thoughts were, "I'm never going to speed again, III change." And as my sports nut father said, "You lost this one, Brooke." Football drops final home game LU Hockey Speaking of losing, I was sorry to see the Flames lose another one By John Farel, asst. sports editor this weekend. IVe heard so much racks up 2 hype about Liberty's football team The Liberty Flames football team By Dave Kurtz, reporter changing and how students dropped their final home game of the season wanted to see a winning record this Saturday falling to Charleston Southern What a difference a week makes. At year. 25-0. 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 4. the Flames Sadly enough, I don't think a "They came out ready to play and we were returning from a heartbreaking program can be changed as weren't. They stuck it to us," Flames Coach loss to UNC and wondering about them­ quickly as my speeding record that Ken Karcher said selves. One week later, LU has two big will now probably read "reckless The two schools have been playing each wins and made a statement that they driver." other since 1993, and Saturday's loss was a are a team to be reckoned with. With much garbage as the team first for the Flames. The two game set began Friday night puts up with from the ever While the two teams total yardage was versus the league newcomer, VCU. "encouraging" student body, I can't fairly similar-CSU 331, LU 256-the Both teams came out flat, and much of help but think they are Improving. Flames could not come up with the big play. the game was played ata sloppy pace, Although this past home game Ironically, it was the Flames who would with much of the time spent in the neu­ wasn't their greatest outing, over­ have the first scoring opportunity. A 31 -yard tral zone. However, the Flames were too all, LU football has come leaps and CSU punt gave the Flames good field posi­ experienced and quick for the Ranis, as bounds, Includingthe fundamen­ tion on their first possession. Randy Ford's they expanded a 2-1 first period lead to tals that develop basic team skill 17-yard rush on 3rd and long set up a Jay a 12-3 blowout that was so previously overlooked. Kelley's 54-yard field goal attempt Ben Wilson^ who had four goals on I'll never forget waiting for inter­ Kelley's wind-backed kick had the dis­ the night commented on this breakout KLOUS views after their last win and hear­ tance but narrowly missed to the right game for \bs rookie. "I felt that I got into ing the team scream and cheer in "RUN, BIFF, RUN" — Quarterback Biff Parson dodges the Charleston Southern a good rhythm...It was a big win for us." the locker room. Please see FOOTBALL, page 10 Buccaneers as they chase after a sack. The Flames squared off with the Coach Ken Karcher said, "We rivals up U.S. RL 29on Saturday, with have to teach them to win too." even more at stake than usual. Virginia, That's something the Flames had the defending ACCHL champs, came forgotten about on the field. Into the game wlntess in the conference, Spirit isn't the only change the Men's b-ball tops Latvia Select and both teams were looking to this Flames are facing. Next season game to Jump start their season, Karcher will be bringing In his own Virginia got an early goal and took a recruiting class, something he By John Farel, asst. sports editor Latvia went on a 9-2 run highlighted by a 1 -0 lead Into the locker room alter one lacked this year. Karcher has Ralmonds Valkulis 3-pointer, which cut the period. Comltig out in the second, the played the team that Sam Liberty University's men's basketball lead to 23-16. Flames tied the game with a score from Rutlgliano recruited. team opened up their season In Impressive Meanwhile, the Flames were in the midst Ben Wilson, the first of two goals on the On the boards there has been a fashion. The Flames took control early in of an eight minute stretch In which they night, giving him six forth e weekend, noticeable change as well. Last the game on their way to an 83-69 exhibi­ would scorejust four points. LU tallied two more scores, one from season Christian Newsome totalled tion victory over Latvia Select, Thursday With fiveminute s remaining In the first Jell"Lowes and another from Josh 1,268 yards passing, Biff Parson night In the Vines Center. half and a four point lead, Maurice Walkins Smith, to get up 3-1. has 2.660 and there is still a game "That's really a great way to start the sea­ took over for the Flames. Watklns would A Cavalier score with two seconds led left. son. It's a big win," Flames Coach Mel Han- score eight of his 15 firsthal f points over In the period threatened to swing the Now don't hear me wrong, I'm klnson said. the final live minutes to push the Flames momentum back to UVa. Chris Lowes' - not about to go out and vote Lib­ In some of Latvia's previous games It had lead to 41-31 at the hall. shot was redirected by Dave Cross Into erty football number one In the taken big leads early on 25 points against As in the first hall, the Flames came out the back of the net, making the score 4- Coaches Poll's but 1 must admit West Virginia and a 19 point lead against strong to stail the second. Chris Caldwell, 2. change Is visible, Karcher has VirginaTech-butThursday night LU who had been relatively quiet In the first The Flames went on to win 6-2. Asst great plans for this program and J turned the tables on them by Jumping out hall (seven polnts),came outon fire, scoring Coach Kirk Handy talked about the must give kudos to him and his to a 21 -7 lead seven minutes into the game. nine points in the first 3:30 as toe Flames game saying, This is the first time they staff. "We thought one of the keys to the game lead ballooned to 53-33. have played as a team." The Flames (3- Think about it, In most situa­ was to not let them get into transition and Over the next three minutes Latvia tried 4-1,3-1 -0), continue an important tions change comes with time. The not let them take an open three," Hankin- to cut into the Flames lead. Valkulis drilled stretch to the schedule, as first place Flames kind of remind me of what son said. The Flames dldjust that, limiting a three slicing the lead to 17. and undefeated N.C. State comes in the Civic Center for two games. Game time my insurance will be like—on the Latvia to 2-15 from behind the arc. JOHN FISHES lor both games is 11 p.m. up and up. And that alone is worth Down 217 Latvia began to cut into the WHITE MEN CAN JUMP — Nathan Day the change. Flames lead. Over the next three minutes goes up for the shot against the Latvian's. Please see MEN'S B-BALL, page 10

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