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03-27-01 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 18, Issue 18)

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Don't forget to ion set your clocks TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 2001 ahead one hour By Julleanna Outten, reporter as possible, but inconvenience for some Sloan said that 1 tv , i • i i _ , I is inevitable. *. Liberty does have A This Parking Lot Closed" sign now The groans that were heard, when the March 31! • *4 adequate parking, Construction changes,r parking stands in front of the DeMoss lot. The change in parking was first announced *l - . 1 but it will not always lot was closed right before Spring Break in convocation last Monday, have been be convenient for due to the arrival of a 300-foot crane lessened with a few more changes. Ini­ -• « everyone. He said which will be used to place the steel tially all of P-1, the big lot to the north of * that it is a choice that

beams on the roof. Religion Hall, was open to only com­ •4 must be made for the Students and faculty face the incon­ muters from 12 a.m.-4:30 p.m., but continued growth of venience of parking further away and Thursday it was changed so that only ll wiaw w ! INSIDE r*v»v/-.-'-''-.-''*^^ *' '* ' the school. walking more to get to their classrooms the lower-half is reserved for com­ -*• Adam Koop, a or dorms so that construcUon on muters. FlI sophomore in dorm ISN'T GOOD FRIDAY GOOD DeMoss can safely take place. Resident students may still park in ALEXANDRA HARPER 23-3, was thankful ENOUGH? Editor in chief Bill "As LU continues to grow, parking the upper-half, closest to the school SIGNS OF PROGRESS — StudentA s and faculty found out last Monday for the change. "My Murray tells why he thinks places may be taken up for buildings entrance, and may also park in the lower in convocation that DeMoss will be closed each day after 4 pjn. car was covered in classes should be cancelled for and make LU truly a walking campus," halffrom3p.m.-7a.m. However, Sloan mud," he said of hav­ Good Friday. Read his rant on Chief of Police Donald Sloan said. "Every warns that the LUPD will be stricter in was the case because residents living on ing to park in P-16 by David's Place in page 6. school struggles with parking, that's the enforcing the new parking laws. the circle did not drive to classes those the rain. nature of the beast" He noted that He said that the changes came after days. "Right now there's not a lot they • APRIL 15 IS COMING UP! Once many colleges such as UVa have much observing that at no time during the P-2, the Marriott parking lot, remains can do to make it better for everyone," again, tax time worse parking conditions. days of Wednesday or Thursday were all closed to all students from 12 a.m. - he said, realizing that the new parking is coming and School officials and Sloan are work­ of P-1, P-2 or P-16 ever full. He said that 4:30 p.m. so that faculty and staff may Uncle Sam ing to make parking as little a problem was surprising to him and believed that park there. Please see DEMOSS page 4 doesn't like you making mis­ takes. Thanks mmnHmseijfistmx-triSX'' ••,•.-*•* t»tmsamanmiu to the Life! sec­ tion, you won't have to worry about that. See their tax guide Students minister during break on page 9. By Lee Ann Livesay, reporter patience," Brian Fraser, a freshman, said. "I • WHAT IS MACY GRAY, ANYWAY? work some in construction at home and how Chris Price tells you what she is, Recipe for an incredible Spring Break: we do it at home and how we did it in Jamaica see page 3. Take 14 youth majors and one youth pro­ were completely different. I'm used to having a fessor and put them on an island for a week. It back hoe and cement truck compared to a is almost like Survivor III. wheelbarrow train and staUonary mixer." This Spring Break, Steve Vandegriff traveled The students learned a lot about coopera­ with 14 students to the Caribbean ChrisUan tion and teamwork on this trip. The team car­ Centre for the Deaf (CCCD) in Knockoatricks ried loads of cement and mortar up hill, requir­ &0UT Jamaici}. They Bpent the week there, soaking ing members of the team to work as a team. "I in the sun and a little bit of the culture. How­ really like the way all of our students worked ever, this trip was not just fun and games. together," said Vandegriff. Once there, the team faced an incredible Children from the school would often come • TUESDAY language barrier. They were the only hearing over and help the team. "It amazed me how Partly cloudy. people in a sea of deaf Jamaican children. The during the children's free time, they loved to High 45, Low 27. entire team knew little or no sign language come over and work side-by-side with us," when they left LU on Friday night before the Daneal Brown, a sophomore, said. break. While in Jamaica, the team members All mission trips require those going to be a • WEDNESDAY had to learn sign language so they could talk little bit flexible. This trip was no different. Partly cloudy. with the kids. However, even before they could High 55, Low 36. talk to one another, a friendship developed Please see TRIPS, page 4 between the LU students and the Jamaican children. • THURSDAY By Friday, team members were having Showers. entire conversations with the students, using High 55, Low 42. real signs and made up ones. "Even though this was a work project, the interaction with the deaf students was a highlight for me," Van­ degriff said. • FRIDAY Of course, learning sign language was Showers. something they could only do during their free High 63. Low 46. time. The real purpose of this trip: hard labor. Over the course of a week, the team learned how to mix and pour concrete. They learned • SATURDAY how to mix mortar and lay bricks. The team Showers. finished a driveway for the school, worked on PHOTO PROVIDED ^ High 69, Low 49 some new classrooms and added to their living PHOTO PROVIDED s HARD LABOR — Steve Vandegriff, youth professor, shows students quarters. MAKING FRIENDS — Sophomore Daneal Brown how to band re-bar. While in Jamaica students finished a driveway, It was a learning and growing experience for plays with one of the children at the Caribbean worked on new classrooms and added to their living quarters. all of the students. "For me, it was a lesson in Christian Centre for the Deaf in Jamaica.

Win 2 tickets Marriott update: managers, workers pleased to the Jr./Sr.! By Matthew Trick, reporter riott served before renovations will start to resurface We at the Liberty Champion love the as students request them. students at LU, and we want to do The shine is off the new tile flooran d people have He said that the students still love chicken something special for two lucky people stopped talking about the much-needed improve­ nuggets. Students consumed 22,000 nuggets the by giving away two tickets to the Jr. /Sr. \ ments to Marriott Students are used to the new first time they were servedthls semester. To enter the contest, stop by the Cham­ menu and have figured out what line to go to If they He is also pleased with the student response to pion office or check out our Web site ,^L i*. 'lit want pizza or a sub sandwich. While the students the new menu. The response cards have all been (www.llberty.edu/info/champion) on #' /*al had to make certain adjustments to the "new" Mar­ positive so far. Most of them say that the food is Wednesday, March 28, and obtain the «fo»u riott, the workers who put the food on the counters good and that they like the new atmosphere. We like "Liberty Champion Trivia Quiz." (Yeah, f M ak had to make even more. hearing that," Cole admitted. we even thought up that catchy name David Cole, General Manager for Sodexho Mar­ Angle Mays, Platform Leader for the Pizza Sta­ ourselves.) riott Services at Liberty, said that since the changes, tion, says that she has adjusted well to the changes. The tickets will be awarded to he and the other workers Team something new vnaj»T j «•»•- ^ w She, like Cole, says that there are still minor details whomever answers the most questions everyday." They are still getting used to the new to work out. correctly. In the eveni. of a tie, we will \kh i , 71 menu and the new way of doing things, but Cole Mays would like to see more of a variety of foods draw names from a hat (specifically a i, . • said they are adjusting well. during lunch. She explained that there needs to be «,- Denver Bronco hat). Entries must be "It took us about three weeks to get used to the more foodtha t Is already prepared when the stu- • turned Into the Champion office by 3 new way of doing things, but now we Just need to dents come in at lunch because there is more of a p.m. Friday, March 30. Only one entry work on some details," Cole said. hurry to get to classes during the day. -, per person. Must have 48 credit hours JENNIhER BAUM Those details include learning the patterns of the Efficiency of lines, at lunch especially, was a to enter. The winner will be printed in YUM YUM! — Two Liberty guys snag some French fries from the grill students that use Marriott on a regular basis. The major concern of the staff followingth e renovations. the April 3 issue of the Champion. line in the Marriott. The cafeteria changed its menu and recipes this more that the workers understand what the stu Lee Rucker, production manager for Sodexho fPeJixnclsJor tickets ahvady puivhased semester and the student reaction has been positive. dents like, the better they are able to serve them. wlSlnotbeawcuded) Cole said that some of the iavorile foods that Mar­ Please see MARRIOTT, page 2 MARCH 27, 2001 Page 2, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION Debate wins first and second at ADA

while Jones and Trask lost to the By Angela Nelson, asst edftor to put it all together and have all John Carroll University, and a i three divisions do well at the same Catholic University team. They then same team In the quarterfinals. The Liberty debate team won first tournament." lost the finalroun d to another In novice, Mike Detmer and in JV and second in varsity at the Scott Jones and Steve Trask Catholic team, earning second place Jared Yeoman went 4-3 in the pre­ American Debate Association (ADA) went 3-3 in the preliminary rounds for the entire tournament Ross liminary rounds, beat the University National Tournament March 16-18. of the ADA tournament, and then earned fourth speaker in varsity. of Rochester in the double octofinal During Spring Break, the team won four elimination rounds the According to O'Donnell, this 19 round and then lost to Cornell In the also went to JV Nationals at Towson next day. In the final round, they the firsttim e the varsity has made it octoflnals. University where the JV and novice defeated Boston College on a 3-0 to the final round of the ADA House and Lynne Johnson had a teams made it through several elimi­ decision—winning the JV division. National Tournament since 1997. 5-2 preliminary record and were Carly Mason nation rounds and Elisha Nix was This is Jones and Trask's third The novice teams were In first able to make it to quarterfinals the top speaker out of 104 novices. JV win for the year. They have now and third place coming out of the before losing to Catholic. "While I was generally pleased lost their JV eligibility and will have preliminary rounds, but they lost to Nix and Samek also went 5-2, Home: Fort Worth, Texas with the team's performance, we still to debate In the varsity division. Boston College and West Virginia and they made it to the semifinal came up short of stopping our JVer's Zach Gautler and Jay University in the quarterfinals. rounds, placing fourth out of 52 Classification: Sophomore rival— Catholic," Brett O'Donnell, Scott went 5-1 in the preliminary In the novice speaker awards. Nix novice teams. director of debate, said. Liberty is rounds, but then lost in quarterfi­ placed second, Jeremy Samek The team now has the biggest Job: Lab assistant for the ITRC now second In the NDT rankings nals to the Boston College team that placed third and Amber House was tournament of the year ahead of with 492 points. Catholic has 539. Jones and Trask beat In the finals. seventh. them. Ausland and Ross will spend "Basically, the story of our year Gautler was the sixth speaker of At the Towson tournament on this weekend debating at the Interests: gymnastics, swimming, soccer, reading has been that even when we have the JV division, and Scott was 1 Oth. March 9-11, Jones and Trask went National Debate Tournament at been great, Catholic has been one or In varsity, Travis Ausland and 5-2 in the JV preliminary rounds. Baylor University in Waco, Texas. Favorite Food: Mexican two points ahead of us," O'Donnell John Ross had a 4-2 record in the Gautler and Scott went 4-3. "Our goal is to get back to the said. "We have these realty great preliminary rounds. During the Gautler and Scott lost to Cornell elimination rounds of the NDT," moments. We Just haven't been able elimination rounds, they defeated University in the octofinal round Family: My parents adopted my twin sister and I O'Donnell said. along with six other children — all with different nationalities. If you could travel anywhere in the world, where Marriott: Food is getting better CORRECTION would you go?: I would go to South Korea where I was born to see the culture — specifically Seoul. Continued from page 1 quently choosing to eat in the din­ Editor's note: ing hall. Most important things I learned growing up: Not Marriott said that the lines are Cole said that in the ftiture, he In the March 6 issue of the Champion, the Modern Day Hero to be critical about people and circumstances and to much more efficient than before. hopes that even more meal plan The new arrangement of the service options will be offered to students. story on Susie Shade contained be optimistic, no matter what happens. lines moves things much faster, He said that as of now, there are some factual errors. Our apolo­ according to Rucker. 297 students on the Block 140 gies to Mrs. Shade. What are some of the craziest things you have One thing Rucker said sur­ Plan and 172 on the Block 110 The correct facts are as fol­ ever done?: I jumped out of a huge tree by the prised him was how the students Plan. lows: James River and I also climbed a water tower in the began Interacting with the workers. These students can also use 1. Although her lather was He said, "A lot of the students know their meal plans in The Hangar, only able to finishth e 6th grade middle of the night with these people I didn't know. the cooks by name. Now that the which was a new option this after his parents died, he gave cooks are right in front of the coun­ semester. He is pleased with these his daughters a love for learning. If you could play hooky for a day, what would ters, they have a lot more contact numbers considering that only 2. After graduating from col­ you do? I'd go hiking up to the mountains. with the students." juniors and seniors qualify for this lege, Shade worked as a substi­ Students have been coming to privilege. tute and teacher's aide. Marriott much more often since the Cole is optimistic about the 3. She is enrolled In the Doc­ If you could trade places with anyone, who change according to Cole. He said, changes that continue to take toral Program at LU, not Lynch­ would it be? Amy Chow — I would love to be able "Instead of heading to Fazoli's for place at Liberty. "This is just step burg College. JENNIFER BAUM to feel what it is like to tumble like that. Friday lunch, the students are eat­ one in the process. We are looking 4. She is proud that Liberty is MAY I HELP YOU? — One of the ing in here." He explained that stu­ for more in the future. Three, five at the forefront of special educa­ -Compiled by Angela Nelson Marriott workers helps students. dents who used to go out to eat on or 10 years down the road will be tion programs. the weekends are also more fre­ very exciting times here at Liberty."

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For more information contact WorldHelp worIdhelp.net • 1-800-541-6691 • [email protected] MARCH 27, 2001 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page 3 Aviation now offered as a minor The Price By Christine Koech, copy editor eral Aviation Exami­ who may be career In aviation was very nation (FAA), com­ interested in rewarding and fun, and I would The Aviation department will mercial license and aviation as a encourage anyone interested in is Sight be hosting a Question and , an instrument rating. career or those aviation to come and find out Answer Reception on March 28 Liberty offers train­ who want to more about this exciting pro­ DearPrtce, at 4 p.m. in the executive din­ ing in fixed wing and learn to fly for gram." Ihave always uxmtedtobearcck star. ing room. New Aviation Depart­ helicopters. personal and There has never been a bet­ Whatshouldldbtobecomeone? ment Head, Ernie Rogers, is According to recreational ter time to begin a career in Sincerely, organizing the reception in an Rogers, there Is a high reasons. aviation, and the Liberty pro­ Music Man effort to create awareness of demand for commer­ Rogers, who gram is the perfect way to pre­ the existing Aviation program, cial, corporate and Is a 27-year pare for a great future as a Dear Music Man, which is offered as a minor. military pilots. The reception Navy pilot veteran, said that pilot. I too have often wanted to live the life of The Aviation minor trains is designed to make the avia­ one of his goals is to develop an a rock star. The bus rides, the screaming students to qualify for a Fed­ tion program known to those Aviation squad or club. "My I fans, the trashing of hotelrooms—these all make the life of a rock star sound CHRIS PRICE appealing. But you and I will probably never be cool enough to sign autographs, trash rooms or the ultimate honor—being on TRL. However, I will try to help you out First of all, talent Is a secondary Issue. There Is a rising amount of Liberty resumes Spanish major stars out there that Just can't sing. If you can scream out lyrics, have a guitarist who plays one chord over and over and a D.J., you are the By Mariel Williams, reporter This allows greater opportunity Summer Spanish Institute or teaching English as a sec­ next superstar. for having a double major, or (LUSSI). Past Institutes have ond language. Once you become a star you need to dress like one. We have a The Department of English obtaining teacher licensure. been held In Guatemala. The Spanish can also be helpful bunch of "rock stars" on campus who don't have a band. You see and Modern Languages is now "It fits especially well with the cost Is approximately $3,600, in the business world, both in them they are the ones who wear the shiny plastic shirts. They look offering a Spanish major. The TESOL (Teaching English as a Including rom, board, travel the U.S. and overseas. "We live like walking baked potatoes. The greatest day of their lives was when program of study covers the Second Language) major," and tuition. Each institute is in the second largest Spanish Gadzooks opened in our mall. They wear the black glasses not Spanish language, history and Towles said. A student can worth six credit hours. speaking country in the world," because they need them, but to look cool. Ifyo u have 20/20 vision literature, as well as some double major In Spanish and LUSSI is a combination of Towles said. you don't need glasses. The cool rock stars are the ones with their modern language study. Dr. TESOL and still have three language study and a missions There are also opportunities own style. Lenny Kravltz always looks cool. David Towles, professor of elective credits left over. "I call trip. Students on these trips for Spanish speakers in youth Even If you're not attractive you can still get a record deal—look at modern languages, organized it the best double major on participate in evangelism, med­ ministries and missions. "My Macy Gray. She looks like a cross between Buckwheat and Mr. Ed. the program- campus," Towles said. ical ministry, Vacation Bible foijais is on missions," Towles Finally, you need to act like a rock star. Always travel In a large Course requirements At least six credits of Span­ School teaching, teaching Eng­ sra, "It disappoints me to group. All cool rock stars have an entourage. Since you probably Jnclude 24 credits of Spanish ish language courses must be lish as a second language, per­ think that people die and go to don't yet have an entourage, the guys on the dorm will do. Have language classes, one Spanish taken abroad in a Spanish - forming skits, giving testi­ hell because we are too lazy to them followyou around ctearingyourway In DeMoss. See if the literature class, one upper level speaking country. This monies and preaching. All of learn another language." chicks don't flock to you. With my advice you should be a success. -European or Latin American requirement Is meant to Insure these activities involve speak­ Other opportunities Include Just remember me when you get famous. -Price history class and two classes In that graduates are approach­ ing Spanish. careers in the civil service, law modern languages. The Span­ ing fluency in the language. "I Majoring in Spanish can enforcement, journalism, DearPrtce, ish teaching faculty consists of don't want to be another Span­ prepare students for many dif­ translation and interpretation MyboyjrlendlsaspartsjuT^.lthirikheuxjute Dr. Chris Foley, Dr. David Par- ish program that turns out ferent careers. "The big one is and Intelligence, according to kettjaRandbasebaRthantalktoTne.WhatshctMIdo? tie and Towles. people who don't speak Span­ teaching," Towles said. Span­ the University of North Car­ Sincerely, An unusual feature of the ish," Towles said. ish major graduates can find olina career services Web site. Onthestdelines Spanish major is that it allows These classes can be taken jobs teaching Spanish in pri­ students 29 elective credits. through the Liberty University mary and secondary schools, Dear on the Sidelines, There are certain things that women need to know.. If you love your man, teave him alone during the NCAA Tournament It Is a magical time In the lives of men. It Is better than Christmas and his birthday. March Is the greatest month of the year. The reason you think that he would rather watch sports than talk to you is that he would rather watch sports than talk to you. At least for a while. During March men tune everything out We skip meals to watch basketball; we don't bathe regularly for fear of miss­ .W"" ing a game: we lose total track of things around us until the tourna- mentis over. Life revolves around tlqe.totirnamp.nL,Qaceit^over. then we go bacK to a normal existence. That Is something that women need to understand about us. If you want to be close to him, watch the games, Just don't ask You're questions. That Is so annoying. Your best bet is tojust go and get some of your girlfriends, rent Fried Green Tomatoes or a Brad Pitt Welcome movie, and sit It out until April. -Price Home even when you're fpBE.. Tune-Up Special! away at $19.99 ^ All Makes & Models! school. Includes adjustment ••'•* of brakes and gears

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\ Page 4, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION MARCH 27, 2001 MISO prays for unity Trips: Students witness

By Megan Price, reporter by eating in a different section of Marriott Continued from page 1 "One really neat thing for me The exercises in unity were based on was being able to translate," Liza MISO led Liberty in a quest for unity in scripture from Ephesians 4:3 which calls Donville Jones, the director of said. "After the rally, Michelle and Christ this past week. March 19-24 was for unity of the Spirit among brothers and the Centre, asked them to do an I were talking to some guys and Unity Week at Liberty and students and sisters in Christ The exercises were Impromptu service on Sunday made friends with them. We faculty were asked to step outside of their intended to bring students, faculty and morning. They then handled the started talking to them, with me own personal boundaries for the sake of staff from various ethnic, cultural, eco­ services on Sunday night and translating for Michelle, about var­ union on campus. nomic and denominational backgrounds Wednesday night ious things and got to present Meredith Barrett and Dean Melany together and remind them of their com­ The team also made all kinds of Christ to them. We prayed for Pearl coordinated the events during Unity monality as brothers and sisters in friends on this trip. The students them before we left, and while at Week and presented students and faculty Christ "We wanted students to be chal­ welcomed the team with open first they made fun of us, after the with a different series of challenges. MISO lenged to esteem fellow man better than arms. The love the children prayer, they were different" was stationed in DeMoss and daily chal­ themselves," Barrett said. showed the team Immediately While there, the students pre­ lenges were posted. After completing Students and faculty met on the lawn upon arriving, despite the lan­ formed skits and dramas, telling unity tasks Individuals were given small in front of Hancock at 1 p.m. on Saturday guage and cultural differences, the story of Christ to the people incentives and were asked to sign their to hold a prayer walk. The walk closed out amazed team members. there. They also visited a women's names on the task board. the week's events and allowed students After a day at the beach, the Jail, home for abused girls, a home Annually MISO hosts a Unity March from varying backgrounds to worship students' praise team, Hands In for ex-prostitutes, a children's hos­ on campus, but this year it asked for together. The prayer walk replaced the Motion, put on a program. The pital, where they gave away candy more involvement from participants. The processional that has been held In the program consisted of CCCD stu­ and toys, and several churches. dally challenges were designed to moti­ past dents signing praise and worship Dean of Men, Dane Emerick vate people to become Involved and take The Korean Campus Crusade and songs. It concluded with them and Cathy Kay of the nursing actions to commit to unity. "This year we Students of African Descent took part In signing, "Thank You" by Ray Boltz department, took a group of about wanted to incorporate something that we the program in front of Hancock. Stu­ to show their appreciation for what 30 students to Ecuador. There could do physically to promote unity in dents from these groups led In praise and the team had done that week. they worked with a missionary the body of Christ," Barrett said. worship and In motion worship. This trip proved to me that you and visited schools. They per­ The tasks began by asking individuals Dwayne Godwin,the manager of fel­ dont have to have the ability to formed several dramas for the peo­ to attend a True Worshippers Service on lowship for MISO, was excited about the ELIZABETH STURCH speak or hear to be able to shout to ple there and held a free nurs­ Monday night Students and faculty were opportunity that unity week and the the Lord," Ward said. The kids ing/medical clinic, so that the challenged throughout the week to step prayer walk offered to Liberty. "It is a time PRAISE BE TO GOD— Students join in the praise and worship hearts were louder than any song community could get some med­ outside of their comfort zones by reconcil­ where everyone from different denomina­ held March 24 on the Hancock Center lawn. MISO coordinat­ sung In convocation or campus ical attention. ing relationships, encouraging others, tions that have a desire for unity can be ed events aimed at drawing the student body closer together church." Light Director Futu Tafaoa, praying for the university with others and unified. It is a timeo f reconciliation." during Unity Week. The FWday night deaf kids' Dean ofWomen Vernlta Jones, presentation for our group was the Shane Glover, campaign coordina­ highlight of the trip. We were cry­ tor for Light, and Eric Lovett trav­ ing, they were crying; it was truly a eled with 31 students to Kenya, special worship experience," Van- Africa for their Spring Break. degriffsald. There they visited schools, DeMoSS: Parking lot assignments restructured "It was the greatest week of my orphanages and churches, telling Ufe,"Ufemasaid. "I cannot think the children of Kenya the good Continued from page 1 change made on Thursday and Is the only exception. will be on campus for the next 12 of anything more fulfilling than news of the gospel. laws said, "It's not a perfect solution, but Students may use the court­ weeks in order to put up the steel ministering to these deaf children." Lovett and his band, Eternal are necessary. But he did not feel a step In the right direction." yard entrance near DH 161 and frames for the next three floors of Light Ministries also took trips Praise, led the praise and worship, that commuter students should be Effective right before Spring the rear corridor entrance on the DeMoss. to Kenya, Argentina and Ecuador while Tafaoa and Lovett shared the given parking privileges over resi­ Break, the DeMoss construction site Liberty Lane end of the building "I think it's just fantastic, the over Spring Break. responsibility of preaching. On 1 dent students. In his opinion, both became off limits to all personnel. near DH 187. amount of changes that have Rev. Dwayne Carson and Dr. both Sundays they were in Kenya, should be allowed to park In the Construction barricades must not All other uses of DeMoss after 4 been made in the past few years," David Towles led a group of 17 the group was working with the same places. be crossed. p.m. are prohibited. Sloan said. He noted Just how students to Argentina for spring President of Kenya. The students "I do understand [the change] According to an e-mail sent out The 300-foot crane stationed in much Liberty has improved since break. Many of the students were were also very much involved, but I thought it was ridiculous," said to all students and faculty by Dr. front of DeMoss Is just one example President Borek came to the members of the Spanish club and doing skits and dramas for the sophomore Daniel Hileman, who David Bamett of Information Ser­ of the construction progress. school in 1997 and is excited knew some Spanish. Some, like people. They also shared the lives in 18-1 and originally had to vices, access to DeMoss will be According to field operations project about the Jeffersonian style that sisters, Liza and Sandra Del Cid, gospel publicly, doing some open- park by David's Place. He liked the restricted after4 p.m. Library traffic manager J. O. Renalds, the crane Liberty is now taking on. are native Spanish speakers. air evangelism.

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inioGood Friday—thn e non-LU holiday Coming to Liberty, I was pretty aware of years I have been here. go to Easter church services at your home what to expect upon arriving. I can still What would we lose by having Good Fri­ church, or simply wanting to spend time remember the day to high school when I day off from school? It is really not much. during this Important weekend with the made the mistake of opening my "Welcome One day of classes, a stogie convocation friends and/or family of your choosing. ion to LU" packet during class. For about a service and one less room check would Still, If such Is the motive for some stu­ half-hour, my entire English class sat, certainly not do any major harm. However, dents wanting classes to be cancelled, they A Successful Unity Week read aloud, and the calendar at Liberty should be bold enough to say so rather laughed at the rules of remains unchanged and than hide behind the religious significance This last week the M1SO office at LU hosted the annual Unity Week celebration. the school I was about the celebration of the of the day. The purpose of the week was to emphasize the Christian unity that we should be to attend. world's most fantastic sacri­ (Being bold, I here state that I want enjoytagat LU. This year's approach was slighuy different from past years and has Thanks to that fice goes on without receiv­ Good Friday off so that I can travel home •brought a very positive outcome* Lastyear'sapproachwasaweekofacuvttiesof experience, I dldq't. | ing its proper due. for the weekend). various assortments that ended on a Saturday with a rallyan d a march around the think much about Lib­ Of course, as with every Still, It Is not the motives of the students LU campus. This year the Unity Week emphasized each student on campus erty would surprise Issue there are two sides. with which those creating our school's cal­ endeavoring to participate in Incorporating various tasks that would break down me. However, there There is no doubt that the endars should concern themselves. Good any barriers to unity that exist on campus. With activities such as sitting toanothe r was one facet of life at cancellation of classes on Friday is a holiday deserving of much more area in Reber-Thomas DlnlngHall and meeting someone fromanothe r ethnic LU that was definitely Good Friday is something Importance than Liberty is currently giving group outside of a student's area of comfort, the new Unity Week activities were unexpected—classes most of the students would It When it comes to Good Friday and other wonderful additions to an already powerful week. The capstone event of the week on Good Friday. Mllmurray applaud. One need not look such holidays, I expect Liberty to be closer was a prayerwalk that went throughout campus activity engaging in petition for Having attended a any further than SGA, to the forefront of celebration than the unity on Liberty's campus. public school wjjere Good Friday was dur­ where over the last few years there have public high school I formerly attended. This week, as successful as it was, will in the end fail If we the students do not ing Spring Brea|k and "Easter Monday" been several attempts at changing this For all I know, there could be a dozen actively seek unity. A special week can only go so far in promoting unity on campus was subsequently given off as a courtesy, unfortunate policy. But those who oppose good reasons for classes not being can­ unless the student body seeks tocontinu e that unity. On aChristian campus like It never occurred to me that Liberty, a changing the calendar would probably celled. Further, I am by no means suggest­ Liberty, we have a unique brother and sisterhood between all of us in that we all are Christian school, would not cancel classes question the motives of students who favor ing that LU Ignores the spirit of the Easter a part of the family of God. With this iact a week emphasizing unity both ethnically for that one day. the change. season, for we daily recognize It in virtually and spiritually should be focused on and given toll student attention. VWthaut unity How many holidays carry the signifi­ It Is probably true that most students, everything we do. However, In the time I we surety will fella t the slightest wind, with unity we can endure any storm or tribu­ cance of Good Friday? It Is not like Arbor should classes be cancelled, would spend have spent here at Liberty, I have never lation and come out stronger. Hopefully all students participated In Unify Week at Day, Labor Day or Canadian Boxing Day, their day driving on a highway rather than heard one sensible argument as to why some point, far the spiritual and emotional rewards of joining togetherwit h our but rather It is one of the holiest of all holi­ bn their knees In a church somewhere. As classes cannot be cancelled on Good Fri­ brothers and sisters In Christ and crossing over ethnic and cultural lines will pay days, and a day that certainly deserves with every other extended weekend, a day. richly In each of our lives. recognition. Good Friday holiday from school would As a result, until I am told the reason- Perhaps the only thing about the Good bring with it a great opportunity to go away tog behind what appears on the surface to Friday Issue that has surprised me more for the weekend. But this isn't something be policy which leaves much to be SGA elections; a precursor than it not being officially recognized by for which the students should be ashamed desired.I will continue to be perplexed as Liberty's academic calendar, is the fact or punished. to why Christ dying Is not reason enough It is inevitable that after Spring Break the SGA begins its constitutionally that this hasn't changed in the almost four There is nothing wrong with wanting to for an official Liberty holiday. required task of replacing its current executive officers. The springtime ritual, also known as SGA elections, has many times in the past (and certainly shall continue Into the future) brought much analysis and debate to the LU campus. With the postingof signs, stickerweartag, handshaking, baby kissing, and candidate prom­ Again, the ball lands in creationists' court ises that accompanies this week {or two or three as is the case) there is a cornucopia One of the highlights of my Spring grassland. This finding complicates what specimen and the standing position In of issues, ideas, and political banter that can leave many students wary of DeMoss Break didn't occur when I stepped off the they believed the environment was like which its remains were found. HalL plane to begin a week of sun worshipping before the extinction of the mammoth Creation scientist Michael Oard at abeauilful V>*?acV\. Instead, it came on and Is not In support of the quick-freeze pointed out to an article commenting on platforms. It has been a long standing tradition at LU that any student running for March 11 when the Discovery Channel hypothesis, which predicts that a sudden "Land of the Mammoth" that we have office should say things like: shorts in Marriott or meal plan choice while running. aired "Land of the Mammoth": its sequel drop in climactic temperature drove the seen the Intensity dust storms can carry This Is a standby of the electoral process here at LU. to a show from last March when scientist mammoth to extinction. It cannot explain during the dust bowl of the 1930s, in Accompanying these vote getttagquips have, in many cases, been platforms that removed a block of permafrost from how the animal became encased in per­ which some storms covered two-story are equally as blase. The center of a candidate's elective substance should be a plat­ northern Siberia that they anticipated mafrost containing wind blown silt mixed buildings. He says it is quite possible form that is strong and direct This platform should relay the candidate's vision for contained the frozen carcass of the with clay and sand that gigantic dust leadership and his or her dream for the advancement of thei student body. The plat­ Jarkov mammoth. instead of ice. storms were the cause form should not be something thrown together overnight and handled carelessly "Land of the Mammoth" was an update The evidence also of mass extinction in throughout the process, but should possess a substance thatwlH elevate the debate on the progression researchers have fails to suggest what Siberia, Europe and and bring to the forefront issues and concerns that are of great importance. made as they continue to slowly thaw the caused such a sharp North America. A platform that is general in aim should definitely be specific in scope; that is to huge block of permafrost. I know you are climate change and Throughout the say that each point of the platform should address a general area and meet a spe­ thinking how sad It is that the defrosting the rarity of carcasses, "Land of the Mam­ cific concern. This is one of the most important things for a candidate to remember. of a frozen carcass ranks high on my list as a quick freeze would moth", sclenists While candidates have a responsibility forgettingoutdeyelope d and meaningful of exciting events over Spring Break, but have preserved the showed computer platforms, the students should be knowledgeable about the platforms. Eachstu- let me explain. Every time scientists hype animals like a giant generated scenes of dent bears the responsibility of understanding the issues and knowing how each up a significant new discovery, the Infor­ deep freezer. Tusk what they thought the candidate stands on each issue. So as the week of active campaigning approaches mation they gather always reflects back core samples indicate mammoth's world and the legions of campaign staffers invade in DeMoss Hall seeking votes and to a Genesis account of creation and that the Jarkov mam­ tracilawson was like. They even sticker wearers, let's be sure to be educated on the Issues so we can make an frankly, that just makes my day. moth was healthy went so far as to informed decision. Unfortunately, all that we see on the when it died, creating a major problem for describe the behavior of the animal, news or read In National Geographic is their second hypothesis that a deadly including mating rituals, care of young inundated with billions of years and evo­ virus introduced by humans destroyed and typical heard interaction. At this lutionary theories and we are deceived the mammoth. point I had to stop and ask, In the words into believing that these momentous dis­ All of the findings that complicate their of creation scientist Ken Ham, "Where coveries are In support of the building original hypotheses can be answered by you there? Then how do you know that's blocks behind the He of evolution. the creationist rapid Ice Age caused by what it was like?" Policies It takes a bit of digging to reveal the the Genesis Flood. The implications Fortuantely, we have a record from cover-ups In the scientific community. If gained from examining only several cen­ Someone who was there; It is in Genesis, E V J - - ^ - •*• The Champion encourages com­ you listen very carefully and read to timeters of the huge block are already and that is why these scientists continue munity members to submit letters between the lines, you can catch the way adding much weight to one creationist to puzzle over each new discovery while 1971 University Blvd. to the editor or\ any subject. Let- scientists have had to re-evaluate and re­ hypothesis, that the dry, windy phase creation scientists Just sit back and chalk Lynchburg, VA 24506 ters should not exceed 400 words construct their original hypotheses based predicted at the end of the post-flood Ice one up as yet another find lands to sup­ (804; 582-2124 and must be typed and signed.The on the new evidence. In fact, that Is basi­ Age would have produced huge dust port of a biblical framework. Perhaps a , . „ deadline is 6 p.m. Wednesday. cally all that they do—pile theory on top storms that partially or totally covered member of the Jarkov mammoth excava­ Faculty Adviser Deborah Huff Letters an£ co|umns that of endless theory. and eventually suffocated the mammoth. tion team, geologist Larry Agenbroad of ."""" appear are the opinion of the For example, analysis of pollen found The freezing of the newly deposited silt Northern Arizona, said It best when explains how It ended up in the per­ Editor in Chief Bill Murray au£hor so!e, n^tthe champion in the hair of the mammoth and the com­ describing the scientific discovery test. Editor Angela Nelson editorial board or Liberty Univer­ ponents of the mud encasing the speci­ mafrost, the good health In which It died, process, "This Is a multlfaceted, ongoing sity. men indicate that the mammoth lived on the contents of the mud surrounding the project, and I think It only gets better." 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Don'The remark I heat r thjudge most from peoplee wh ao find ouboot that I am frokm Accentby" is correc itt s cover—listencept . tEveor hear dit the scountr yaccen twang? If you have witnesset d Tom Kenya Is," Well, you don't have an accent." Usually I just shrug, The rest of the definition makes me Want to say "y'all" in every sen Hanks' performance as Alabama native Forrest Gump, then congrat­ choosing to remain silent on the matter, and resisting the temptation tence, proudly (after all I have been in Virginia for over two years). An ulations, you have. to deliver a long speech as they proceed to analyze my origins and how accent is "determined by the ...social background of the speaker" — Forget how funny, unusual or nasal everyone sounds and consider long I have been in America. music to my ears! A this fact: a person's manner of speech could tell his or her life story. But this time 1 delivered my speech, all right. It happened during a When my fellow Kenyans come up to me and declare, oh so The deeper the accent, the more interesting their story gets. A recent argument with my friends. I tried to explain to them that wher­ strongly, (In reference to my "lack of accent"), that 1 have a "twang", Frenchman's accent tells you that he speaks French and a Sene­ ever they went, they would always find someone who didn't sound like my mind races (actually that word undermines the activity that nor­ galese's accent tells you that he once crossed four oceans, even everyone else and that person will be accused of having an accent. Of mally goes on in my head). Assuming it is not a // ______though they will both say, "Bonjour". course there will always be those who bring this Judge­ crime to refer to a dictionary If people stopped for just a I can tell you my story. Perhaps my ment upon themselves by picking up accents from differ­ twice in a day, I would like to twang comes from the years I spent at ent dialects In order to sound cultured. declare that the definition of minute to understand other Prairie School, a Canadian preschool In Unfortunately for them they end up making as much "twang" according to my dic­ people's speech, the world Kenya. Or perhaps it stems from the hours I tionary Is "a strongly nasal spent with my childhood best friend, sense as "throw another shrimp on the Barbara Walters." would be a lot easier to live in. a seriously demented deviation from the stereotypical voice, especially as a peculiar Malcah, an American. It may be that I spent Australian phrase (don't worry someone is yet to be tty of certain regional dialects." ______hours with a speech pathologist (no, I dld- caught saying that). My point? An American in Africa has Now, considering that my ' ' n't) or, if I believed In reincarnation, that I an accent, an African in America has an accent and so compatriots are referring to my American-like man­ was American in a former life (no I wasn't). does a New Yorker in Texas. But does the New Yorker ner of speech, their use of the word "twang" would be If people stopped for Just a minute to understand other people's cease to have an accent once he returns to the Big Apple? an Insult to the entire American population (exclud­ speech, the world would be a lot easier to live in. A successful Kenyan So, exactly who has the accent, the New Yorker or the ing the ones that do in fact speak with a "strongly Journalist, Jeff Koinange had to face the consequences of an entire Texan? It all depends on what an accent Is. The American nasal" voice). Hopefully my next sentence will save population that didn't understand the origins of his accent. After an Heritage Dictionary of the English Language defines the christinekoech my friends from the wrath of the American readers. My education out West, Koinange returned to Kenya to persue a career as word "accent" as "a characteristic pronunciation, especially one deter­ point exactly ? To the typical Kenyan listener, and I dare not exclude a news anchor for a major Kenyan TV network. The public Ignored the mined by the regional or social background of the speaker." Walt a myself, the American accent does sound nasal, and 1 shall explain steadiness of his deep, clear voice, and instead focused on his foreign minute...doesn't this mean that everyone has a "characteristic pro­ myself. manner of speech. Koinange received a lot of negative feedback and nunciation"? British and African Influence affects Kenyan speech such that all was labeled "proud with a tinge of arrogance." Fortunately Koinange The hook in this definition Is the fact that everyone comes from vowels ring correct to a Kenyan ear only as "ah, eh, eeh, oh, ooh" ignored his negative Image. Today, he is a producer of a major news somewhere and so everyone's manner of speech has a sound to it that Instead of "ay, eeh, eye, oh, you". The result Is the same as If you agency in charge of newscasts in 14 countries. is "determined by the regional...background..." So, scoop this all up in pinched your nose and said the former, adding a "y" to each sound. So next time anyone comes up to me and says, (I'm not even going a spoon and, ladles and gentlemen, the legendary band the Mighty It's a pity that there isn't another word for these words other than to repeat it because IVe heard It too many times), I will simply tell Diamonds proclamation in their 70s hit song, "Everybody has an "twang" because to an American the word drags along another con- them, "I have an accent. It just tells a different story." Finding a lost intimacy with words Letter to the Editor The written word has always been a powerful tool of com your roommate's mirror to make him laugh. Instead of writ­ munication. Writing is thought to have been developed in ing papers for our classes we now type them. Mesopotamia In the Middle East. Since then, The world has become so efficiency oriented. writing has come a long way. What we are actually doing by creating all these Last week, Iraq marked the 5,000th new gadgets and "efficient" products is making Disappointment with obituary anniversary of the written word with an inter more work for ourselves. national conference. Historians and archae­ When was the last time you actually sat I thank you for your piece on miss class. Amanda Is the only stu­ ologists from the United States, Great down to handwrite a letter to a loved one or a Amanda Hahnlen but 1 was disap­ dent I knew to have a truly valid rea­ Britain, France and Japan, as well as from friend? 1 know It has been a long time for me. 1 pointed at trie missed opportunity to son to miss ctass; taut sVie didn't. Vn several Arab countries, were expected to par­ am sitting at a computer typing this article, and share with the students of Liberty the the theology class that 1 shared with ticipate. trust me, It is much faster than if I were writing dear life of this gifted and special stu­ Amanda this semester she missed I don't normally agree with Iraq's position it. But who said faster is better? dent. The students of Liberty would only one class because she was sick on anything, but 1 do happen to have the I think that we as a society need to slow down have been greatly edified if you had that day. same view about this one. The written word matthewtrick and start writing a little more. We need to gone into detail about the spirit of per­ I would have hoped that the Cham­ should be celebrated. explore further the art of handwriting that severance in which Amanda lived by. pion would have done a better Job of We, as college students, should praise God for this elo­ seemed to vanish when the computer became really popular. Many of the faculty here a Liberty sharing the story of this precious sis­ quent and beautiful art form. There is nothing quite like the I remember when my great-grandmother died a few years respected Amanda and now hold a ter in Christ. It would have been charm and personal touch conveyed by a handwritten note. ago. I got several handwritten sympathy cards from friends very special place in their hearts for appropriate to use Amanda's example Our penmanship, like our fingerprint, is altogether unique. and relatives. Those cards meant more to me than any Hall­ her, and it is unfortunate that you as a way for the student body to reflect If God had not given us the written word, we would have mark card ever could. I still have them to this day. were unable to get interviews from her on their attitude toward their college never been able to read our Bibles, our country would never There Is just something about the Intimacy of the written professors. I was only able to get to education and how fortunate they are have signed a treaty to make peace with another, or a man word. I found comfort In knowing that someone took the know Amanda this semester but her to be healthy and to serve God could not have expressed his true feelings on paper to the time to sit down and write a personal note to me. love of knowledge and dedication to through their studies. As it says In one he loves. This gift of writing should not be taken for I think that we need to follow Iraq's example and pay our her studies made a great Impression Matthew 22:37, "Love the Lord your granted. respects to the written word. This week, why don't you take on me and made me look into my own God with all your heart, and with all Today, there are so many Impersonal ways of communica­ the time to sit down and write a note to someone that you life and realize how lazy I am. your soul and with all your mind." tion. I would rather hang up than talk to someone's voice haven't talked to in a while? I think you will be surprised at It is amazing to me how many of That is exactly what Amanda did and mail. E-mail is nice but you never actually see a hard copy of the response. the students on this campus (includ­ we too should do the same. it until you get one that is funny and you want to tape it to ing myself) find so many excuses to

Sharing Christ in the dark world •Il A funny thing happened over Spring Break. The firstfe w days My answer was not met with disdain and rebuke but rather It of my break were spent In Orlando seeing the sights at Universal was met with Interest and respect Studios and riding rides like Spider-Man and the Hulk. In other The weekend brought more than job opportunities and words, I was having a blast, Orlando's Universal Studios. More importantly, the weekend as I am sure many of you brought confirmation on our calling to act The fact that we felt did. But, the last part of my so at ease sharing our faith reminded us that God calls all of us to break was spent auditioning minister In all areas of life. Talents and gifts are given liberally by Cbttpo In/ Ralph Lauren • Perry EllLi at the Southeastern Theatre God to all of us. Conference (SETC). He gives us the tools to be professionals and through our pro­ I was not alone, four other fessionalism gives us the confidence to share our faith. True, we Liberty students also partici­ should never fear evangelism at anytime because God does not pated. The audition was give us a spirit of fear. ninety seconds long and was The work place is more than ajob, more than money; it is a performed In front of nearly place where you should feel confirmed by God. And, In that con­ 188 professional theatre chrisnelson firmation you should feel right at home sharing the hope that is companies. Hundreds of within you. actors from all over the southeast stormed the beautiful hotel To many, the acting world looks like a scary, dark tunnel. The over the weekend In search of Jobs. The competition was strong way Scott and I see it, we are part of God's plan to bring the Light and talent abounded. As you can Imagine there was also a to the end of that tunneL plethora of lost people. The funny thing was that although we were definitely . outnumbered, as Christians, something became obvi­ ous. Sharing the good news of Jesus Christ became just as conversational as March Madness. In fact, Christ came up more often. Our faith became the sub­ kAHDALEA ject of conversation frequently. It was almost like they, I \w- rcwciJiLS CSHt the unsaved, came to us. CHQSAIDNGA My roommate Scott Windham who also competed FOR Pf/lS was a lightning rod for the lost. It seemed that every time 1 saw him he was sharing with someone the gospel Seeking, STAFF with deep commitment to or simply listening. Scott commented to me that he had CHRIST, rock climbing, horseback riding, moutain never before felt that at ease sharing his faith. biking, tennis, white water canoeing, lifeguard, As 1 sat In an Interview with a company 1 was asked field sports, arts, backpacking, MORE. about what 1 would bring to the table that would stretch others there. Immediately I replied that my talth would give me that edge and that 1 would bring a different 2500 Morgan Rd, Brevard NC 28712 worldvlewtothejob. (828)884-6834 [email protected] www kahdalea com Page -8, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION MARCH 27, 2001 picks of the week • 3/30-4/2 "A Midsummer Night's Dream" • 4/6 SGA Junior Senior ' Lynchburg College presents Shakespeare's "A Midsummer This year's Junior Senior will be Friday April 6 at 6 p.m. in Night's Dream" at the Dillard Theatre. Evening shows the Charlottesville Omni Hotel. Tickets are $27. For more 7:30 p.m. Afternoon shows 2 p.m. (804) 544-8380. information call the SGA office at (804) 582-2339.

• 3/31 Cherry Blossom Festival • 4/13-4/28 "West Side Story" Student Life is taking a bus trip to The Cherry Blossom Opening night for LU's musical "West Side Story" is April 13 at Festival in Washington D.C. on Saturday March 31. For infor­ 7:30 p.m. in Lloyd Auditorium. Tickets are $5. To order tickets mation call (804) 582-2131. call (804) 582-2085. m By Ben Hawks, reporter within those guidelines. Hardcopy budgets may not be held to our refrigerator doors by magnets or litter our ^7 * ^ here has the money gone? In a few 1 desks but we all have an idea what sort of / w lyears many of us will either be things we need to spend money on. \S^y graduating or will have graduated. "I make a list of all the things I have to As we begin our lives in the "real world" our pay like a credit card bill or car payments finances will come further up on our priori­ and total them up," senior Eddie Cycle said. ty list. We'll be paying off school bills, find­ Cycle said he has been making mental ing a place to rent or buy and trying to budgets since he began earning money. meet our daily needs. It all sounds like a Categories for spending can range from foreshadowing of one thing, a budget. entertainment to bills. Other peo­ When this revelation surfaces to our ple may find it necessary minds it will probably bring other to make a more things as well. It will bring detailed list including memories of checks earned or car payments, rent, envelopes of money that mom or and phone bills. dad sent for their poor, hard­ : Entertainment might be working student. But try and -o. broken down into remember where all that movies and music. money is going and if you're Cycle listed school, like the majority of college , books, laundry and car students you'll fail the test. maintenance as items on The solution is budget now. / his list. Unfortunately, most college students ^j^^ The second step is probably the would rather not bother with a budget. '•' ^^ toughest one. Comparing your cur- The Web site I rent spending to your income can be www.money.com/money/101 " frightening. On her mom's cue Karen reports, "The chief impediments to Ellis, a senior at Liberty, decided to budgeting is that most people would rather budget after a freshman year of spending. not know how they really use their money." Now she tries to spend no more than $10 a While this statement may be true, the week and saves up if she has a more expen­ majority of people know the importance sive purchase in mind. This method of of a budget. budgeting works for some students but "They're just smart to have," fresh­ others find themselves sliding their debit man Tim Bragg said. You may be one cards through, hoping the money's there of the few that do write one down and promising themselves they'll put some but the majority of us could use money in later. some pointers. A tutorial is avail­ The last step is an on-going process. A able on www.money.com, which budget is only as useful as it is current. will lead you through the steps of When a new expense comes into your life setting up a personal budget. it needs to fit into your budget or push" ' The three steps are 1) identify how your something else out. For computerized help money is currently being spent, 2) evalu­ try Quicken or Microsoft Money. The tuto­ ate that spending to see if it meets your rial on money.com also provides an easy Al.EXANDREA HARPER financial priorities, and 3) track your way to begin a budget. MAKING A LIST AND CHECKING IT TWICE — Complete with calculator, budget checklist and pencil in hand, sopho­ ongoing spending to make sure it stays more Connie Goodnight from North Carolina is crunching the numbers for her budget as a student.

4. What every college student * should know before filing

By Dana Galbraith and Carolyn Baas have help preparing their tax information, What about the 1040 form? "If a student came to me for tax preparation, I To fill out a 1040 tax form you can go to y| bout this time of the semester, students would first need to know their type of income — www.irs.gov and find the form as well as an / I begin to worry about two little words ... whether they were an employee or self- explanation of how to fill it out. If you own your / \ filing taxes. Everyone knows that it has employed," Brindle said. "We would go through a own business then you would fill out a 1040A w be done but some are not quite sure where to list of their income and see what has been with­ form or a long 1040. but if you worked for a busi­ begin. held. Then we would fill out all the paper work ness then you would fill out a 1040-EZ. Most stu­ Most students have withholdings from their and in six to eight weeks they will get their dents will need to fill out the 1040-EZ. earnings to file for, so they are expecting a refund." What options do I have for filing taxes? refund. Students may wish to have their taxes Whether with an agent or your parents, the tax 1. Agency - You could file them with the help of done for them here in Lynchburg, but there is forms must be submitted on time. "The deadline an agency like H&R Block. also the option of doing them on their own or for taxes is the first business day after the fif­ 2. Phone - Some states send a TeleFile form by with their parents. teenth," Brindle explained. "This year the 15th is mail which has a toll free number to call so that "I have my parents do my taxes for me," on Sunday, so the paperwork must be post­ your taxes can be completed over the phone. Cameron Elliott, a freshman business major, marked by midnight on the 16th." 3. Mail - You can get the forms off the Internet said. "It's not hard to do taxes but for me it iWjuld Brindle's son Bobby, a senior biology major, (www.irs.gov) and fill them out and send them by be a pain to figure out because I had three jqjps also has some advice that may free you from mail. (Free envelopes with the proper address are last summer." stress. Bobby has worked for H&R Block for two available at H&R Block) Having to do taxes for yourself may be a new years, and has some answers to common ques­ How much money do I have to make to file experience, but there are a number of places'you tions that students may have about filing taxes taxes on my own? can find help. "I know there is an Internet site, on their own. If your parents are claiming you as a depend­ software and even a phone number you can call What Is a W-2 statement? ent and you have made at least $4,400 in the — it's really simple," junior psychology major A W-2 statement is a record of earned income past year, then you have to pay tax on anything Holly Jackson said. over the course of one year which employers are you made over $4,400. If you find yourself on your own this tax season required by law to have in the mail by January If you claim yourself then you can earn $2,800 and the thought of April 15 is making you a little 31. You will have one statement from each place and not owe any tax. scared, here is some helpful information from1' of business that you have worked during the past This spring, don't let taxes overwhelm you. JASON NALDRETT Nancy Brindle. office co-coordinator and enrolled year. Your W-2 statement must be sent with your Make use of the resources available to help you HELP IS ON THE WAY— H & R Block provides expert agent at H&R Block in Lynchburg. For a fee H&R tax forms. file your return and more importantly, enjoy your advice for the student unfamiliar with filing taxes. Block provides services to anyone who wishes to refund!

ing or begging. There are plenty of signs. If you follow all those women minimum payments might hold those If you do then congratulate yourself cindysiegmund ways for college students to save with the glazed look in their eyes to creditors at bay for a little while, but and plan a shopping trip or go out to money. the racks in the back of the store it won't make a dent in the original eat to celebrate. If you don't have Experiencing your own • Buy the bargains. Sure it you'll probably save a buck or bill. Counting on the cash cow to drop money left over then borrow your sounds elementary, but two. by for a visit when the debt collectors roommates shirt and enjoy the mar- financial recession? when the savings are But make sure you don't do isn't a safe bet either. So, don't rely riott special of the day. added up a mathemati­ purchase an item just on credit cards to save you from your •Tithe the Ten. Giving God the first Whether you've checked under the cian might get lost in all because it's on sale. We've debts. 10 percent might seem like the last seats in your car for lost change or those "20 percent off the all got a few outfits that • Budget the bucks. Money managers thing you should do when the bills opted to call home when the bank lowest ticket price" haven't seen the light of to pastors are sure to recommend start piling up. But giving to God account starts to drain, you probably sales. day since we brought budgeting as the best way to keep the promises a reward in blessings that know what it's like to pinch every inch Not sure where to them home from the wallet fat. Planning where every dollar will far exceed 10 percent of your out of those pennies. College students find the sales? store. So look for is spent guarantees you'll cash in on minimum wage paycheck. are notorious for being as poor as Well, it seems the real bargains success even if you don't win the lot­ Living paycheck to paycheck isn't they come. But don't expect to see a society has and stick to buying tery. so bad if thrifliness is practiced. Sure welfare check floating to your LU mall labeled the what you need. When making your budget first you might be called a tight-wad, but a box because you're probably still a female sex as • Cut the cards. Include only the necessities such as, penny saved guarantees one more dependent. having a built Credit cards school bills, phone bills and gas for cent in the piggy bank. We are all stuck stretching those in radar sys­ won't pay the the car. After you take into account And finally, you can put you* dollar bills from the business office to tem that bills in the what you spend on the basics, then money where your mouth is and bank the bookstore. But don't worry; directs them long run. look at the money you have left over on this one, you won't find a money there's no need to resort to scroung­ to big red sale Making the — that is if you have money left over. tree growing on a college campus. MARCH 27, 2001 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page 9 Interviews Real tips for RE/lMkE VllflU

and Resumes- Anderson makes his Montgomery D. Anderson name memorable by holding it and making 2001 Riverside Drive it big. Lynchburg, VA 24502 Your ticket to the 804-555-05555 mdanderson @ liberty.edu

Notice how Anderson B.S. Family and Consumer Science, December 2000, Liberty University, VA REA1 Wftt» included some of the skills he learned with • Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, Internet, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Frontpage his degree. • Honors: Business Manager's Award, Dean's List By Neal McDonald and Kimberly McCarrick • Language Skills: Conversational French

rhether you're a freshman or a senior, if you haven't thought Internet Marketing Analyst, Maxwell Corporation, Lynchburg, VA, June 1996-July 1998 about putting together your resume yet, it's probably time Anderson did well to list Wyou did. Your resume sells you to potential employers and his job experience. Notice • Produced, designed, and posted internet advertisements good resume gives you a better chance of landing a first interview. how he did not mention • Handled customer inquiries regarding marine and industrial design So you've got all the information you think your future employer that job flipping burgers • Functioned as catalyst for sales through interaction with customer and dealers needs to hear to make you their next new employee, but do you really back in high school. • Completed customer invoices through the use of computer system have what he wants? You need to know what should be included in a resume and what should be put aside until the big interview. The three major things to include in a resume are work experience, Also see how Anderson Sales Associate, Circuit Nationwide, Inc., Nashville, TN February 1995-May 1995 volunteer work and education. included his responsibil When putting work experience on a resume, leave off any jobs held ities for each job, and • Managed independent sales territory before your high school graduation unless they would specifically help what he accomplished. • Tracked cash flow and merchandise inventory you with the job your applying for. Talk about training, responsibilities • Successfully sold $9000 wholesale of product and any supervisory positions — basically anything you would want a perspective employer to know. Leadership Resident Assistant, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA, August 1996-May 1998 Community service is one thing that every Liberty student will be an expert on by graduation time, which is great for resumes. Community • Supervised fifty male students in dormitory service lets employers know that you didn't just sit around the dorm • Maintained a unified environment conducive to academic growth Jand play video games all year, which will give you an edge when apply­ • Responsible for crisis management and intervention ing for a job. Look at how neat • Created and led varied weekly programs on pertinent issues Education is essential to Anderson's resume is. put on a resume. If an Everything is orderly^ employer doesn't know if you and easily found. Student Manager, Ross Brothers, Lynchburg, VA, August 1993-June 1994 have any education in the field you're applying for, you • Interviewed, hired and trained a team of sales have almost no chance • Produced $30,000 wholesale through team effort whatsoever to get that cov­ • Conducted 500 cold calls with successful results eted interview. Be sure to list • Trained under nation's premier sales consultants for one week your degree, specialization, minor, computer skills, awards, scholarships or any See how Anderson Community other special classes that gave his future Service • Assisted in conducting worship services at Camelot Nursing Home you think would help get the employer a glimpse • Student leader with youth at Thomas Road Baptist Church position you're looking for. into his character by • Mathematics tutor Now you can begin putting together your resume. Try to use a type­ mentioning his service • Led Men's prayer group in dormitory face that is easy to read, and organize your resume in a concise man­ to others. ner. Use key words that are common in your profession in case your resume is put through a scanner. Large, competitive organizations use References: Available upon request scanners to run work searches for specific qualifications they are seek­ ing. This eliminates anyone not using the appropriate professional I zsz language. Also try to keep your focus on where you are going, not so Anderson did not list all his references much where you've been. because heknew that they would just Now with a rough draft of your resume, it's time to use some of the Resume provided by Career Center add more paper. He keeps them ready to resources you have at hand. The LU Career Center is probably one of go if the interviewer asks for them. the most powerful tools available to you when it comes to building a Graphic designed by Bruce Kite • ; I l 'I I" 'I'' .1, ,1 resume. Bring your rough draft to the Career Center for a free critique — If you still need help on building that perfect resume, on April 4 the If you do decide it is a good fit, it does not hurt to know information A few aspects that are commonly known are to dress appropriately, Career Center is offering a workshop on resume building that can give about the company Jiat you are applying at. Employers like to know greet with a firm handshake, have good posture and speak clearly. you all the information you need to put together the perfect resume. So the people they hire are knowledgeable. > These are simple instructions that seem to go out the window when a whether you're a freshman or a senior and you haven't started build­ Secondly, you should know the exact job descripUon. See how you fit person gets nervous. That's why thorough preparation is necessary. ing that resume yet, use some of the resources that Liberty has to offer, the requirements, and know what to say to make yourself look like the There are some things that just should not be done while at an Inter­ and create a resume that no employer can resist. best match. Being specific is the best way. view. Chewing gum.showing up late and fidgeting are definitely on that After your resume is finished, it's time to start preparing for the Then practice with friends or family members. The saying, "Practice list. According to Minard, an interviewee should never bring up salary. dreaded job interview process. According to the JobsOnline.com site, makes perfect," is true. It does not only apply to sports or music, it The question now is: does it work? Christine Hull, a Junior Market­ there are many things to do beforehand to prepare. applies to everything. You should consider the basic questions you will ing MIS major from Pennsylvania, took this advice and put it to use. As First of all, do your homework. "When going to an interview, you are be asked such as what your strengths and weaknesses are, and a result, not only did she get a good job, but also she ended up making not only being interviewed, but you are also interviewing the com­ rehearse answering them. It is good to keep your answers short and a dollar more per hour than they wanted to pay. pany," Sharon Minard, director of the Career Center, said. specific. Also, you should not focus too long on the negative. Minrad That is the key; make an impression. Be yourself, be comfortable You have to make sure the company is a good fit for you. You will suggests referring to these negatives as learning experiences. and be professional. have an opportunity to ask questions to the interviewer. Make them Another good suggestion in getting ready is to get directions ahead of For more information, Laura Gallagher is holding a workshop on preparing for an interview in TE 129 on April 4 at 4 p.m. intelligent ones that will help you look good. Find out if this is the com­ time. Then you can take a test drive. On the day of the interview, leave pany you want to work for. early to allow for traffic or unexpected delays. There are no excuses. 2001 Career Fair: Center preps Liberty students for job market By Laura Kanzler and Lindsay Bryan While this is a great opportunity, it is not a proper etiquette really helps. Dickens Is cur­ sure fire way to land a job or an internship. rently gathering information to write an eti­ ^lk re: iyo u anxiously looking forward to sum- This is due in part to being unprepared for the quette handbook that will be made available to ler break? Maybe you're tired of hearing. fair. Unfortunately, many students stagger into students.. your parents ask you what you'll do for these Interviews as if they were engaging in an Don't feel like finding a book on etiquette? 4Bwork thirs summer. Or maybe you're trying to ordinary conversation, ill-prepared and under- Well, Hilka Klinenburg's Web site and find that perfect internship and don't know dressed. www.askjeeves.com provide information con­ where to go, now that summer is fast approach­ "With the dress code more lax, its imperative cerning proper business etiquette. ing. to project a professional appearance — put A final word of advice is to bring a well-pre­ Of course, you could be graduating, and your best foot forward," said office manager pared resume. If you're unsure of what to put jumping into the job market feels more like Lacie Dickens. on a resume, stop by the Career Center. The jumping off a high bridge. Whatever your anxi­ She offered several suggestions on how to Center is constantly holding various workshops ety, there may be help for you, thanks to the stand out and leave a positive, lasting impres- for resume and portfolio preparation. Career Center. , slon. One of the best ways to prepare is to "On our Web site, we have a link for all the On March 28, the Career Center is sponsor­ research the companies you are interested in. opportunities and workshop times," Sergeant ing its bi-annual Career Fair. The center's goal "Study companies of interest and think of said. Not only that, but the Center has various is to have at least 50 different businesses and ways that you can benefit them," said Dickens. handouts about resumes for you to snag. Since companies in attendance this spring. This is a "This shows interest, diligence an eagerness to a resume is a portrait of an individual on paper, great opportunity for students to make a name learn and a willingness to go above and beyond. it is important to present a polished piece of for themselves and see what job opportunities Regrettably, sometimes students cram for an work to the various recruiters. are out there. The prospective companies range interview like they cram for a test." Employers "We're here to assist students in any way we from Concerned Women for America (a public do not expect a new hire to know everything can. Refining the details on your resume can policy organization) located in Washington about the company, but they are searching for often make a vast difference. Also, if students D.C., to Athletes in Action (a Christian sports poise, effort and a desire to learn. These cre­ are interested in a company that will not be ministry) located in Ohio. dentials are essential in the business world. attending the fair, all they need to do is talk to "It's typical by the early Spring that most "By the end of the day, many recruiters are one of us," Dickens said. companies have hired students," Rachel tired and have talked with numerous people. For more information concerning the Career Sergeant, experiential education coordinator, They are more apt to remember someone who Fair or upcoming workshops, visit the Career said. That Is why the center is holding the fair leaves an impression early on," Dickens said. Center site accessible off Liberty's splash page. in March, so Liberty students can jump Into Want to really impress these prospective After all, the Career Center is here-to help you their futures with a little push. Sergeant said employers? Grab a book on business etiquette leave your anxieties behind so you can leap Into

JENNIFER HUM the Career Fair will begin promptly after Convo­ and study up. Of course, Liberty professors a great summer internship or a wonderful new DRESSING THE PART — Freshman Amanda Price knows this cation and will continue throughout the day groom students to act professionally, yet some­ career, Instead of falling into a boring job. week's Career Fair will help her dress the professional part. until 4 p.m. times that extra personal initiative towards MARCH 27, 2001 Page 10, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION W'tennis drops sixth in a row

By Matt Scott, reporter conference opponent UNC- ing the victory, Martin said, "I was "Streaks are usually good. Espe­ Ashevllle. This would be the first happy I could come away with a cially the ones involving wins. conference match ever for the win, but it didn't' affect the overall After posting their first win in the Flames, and the adrenaline was team score much, so that was program's history against NC A&T running high. The Lady Bulldogs unfortunate." Hubbard was also three weeks ago, the Lady Flames proved to have too much bark, and pleased with the singles win say­ tennis team has gone on a losing prevailed over the Flames 7-0. The ing," It was great to see us get a streak, dropping six matches in a Flames had glimmers of hope from point on the board, after having row. number 1 singles Alison Cho who such rough losses at the beginning The Flames began their Spring lost 6-2, 6-1 and number 5 singles of the week. I am confident we can Break conquest with an interesting Myriam Martin who had a close post some more In the upcoming matchup against Davidson Col­ second set, but lost 6-0 6-4. The weeks and get another W before lege, except this time, it was Bulldogs doubles game also had a the Big South Tournament indoors. Although-the view for the tough bite, chewing up the Flames begins." spectators was nice, the change of 8-2,8-1, and 8-2 respectively. This past Saturday, the Flames scenery and a brief change in the With their third straight loss, faced Robert Morris. The doubles lineup didn't help the Flames. the Flames hoped to change gears matches started off close, but soon From the start, the Flames strug­ and start off with a win sometime leaned towards the visiting Colo­ gled with this new surface and by the end of their trip. As the road nials, with Robert Morris prevailing pace of play. At one singles, Alislon trip stretched on, and the weather in each of the three matches 8-0, Cho was beaten soundly (6-0,6-1). became windier, the Flames grew 8-4, and 8-2. Hoping to avenge another loss, the Flames started off ^ The following three singles hungrier. Hungry to begin their 1 matches ended with equal scores. reversal of fortune and end their the singles matches tough, staying X;>:^ close in almost every first set in %&KK, After a quick field trip to the Uni­ spring road trip on a much more m versity of Georgia and a visit to the positive note and possibly upset each of the singles matches. But ITA College Tennis Hall of Fame, the Wlnthrop Eagles. Unfortu­ the Colonials didn't waver a bit and a light afternoon hitting ses­ nately for the Flames, the Eagles going Into the second set and and sion, the Flames were off to the would have no part of the Flames started off equally strong by finish­ John E. Reeves Tennis Center incoming fireball. The homefleld ing each of the matches with where they would face non-confer­ advantage appeared to be working straight set victories, handing the ence foe Wofford College. for the Eagles all day as they began Flames their sixth straight loss The day off didn't appear to ben­ the match with a quick sweep of with a 7-0 blanking. Hubbard efit the struggling Flames and they the doubles. wasn't disappointed with the loss once again lost 7-0, but not with­ The Flames did strike a thorn in and said," Our ladies our a young out a fight from number 1 singles the Eagles wings with a somewhat team and it's a building year for player Allison Cho who posted the moral victory at No. 3 doubles from sure. We're showing a lot of heart Lady Flames closest match with a the terrorizing twosome of April out there and the matches are 6-1,6-2 loss. Following the second Herrmann and Kera Walker who closer than how they show up on consecutive loss, Coach Hubbard won their match 8-4. The day did­ paper." said, "Wofford was really tough n't get much better from there as The Flames will return to action today. Their team was just too the Flames posted only one more on Saturday, when they host Eton consistent and we were not on top win on the day, with a win from No. at the Esbenshade-Hershey Ten­ PHOTO CREDIT of our game." Two days later, the 5 singles player, senior Myriam nis Complex at 1 p.m. SMASH — Flames tennis player Bruno Coelho smacks a shot over the net in a match last week. Coelho helped Flames were back in action against Martin, winning 6-2,6-4. Follow­ carry the Flames to victory last week against Robert Morris, defeating his opponent 6-1, 6-4. M'tennis picks up two wins

Wofford was the UNC-Ashville "slam dunk." Of By Josh Campbell, reporter this match Bruno Coelho said, "this is a very important conference victory that will set our The Liberty University flames men's tennis pace for the rest of the season, moreover, it will team went 2-2 over its spring break road trip. show the other conference teams how much we "The trip was a real success because it allowed improved from last year." This was the first Big us to gain significant match experience and South Conference match all season and the move closer to accomplishing the two goals we Flames took a loss to them last year. Despite set at the beginning of the season. One of the bad weather and rough wind the Flames which is having a winning season, and (which), posted their first Big South victory against the we are having, and winning two conference Bulldogs 6-1. Many of the players felt a sense matches," Coach Larry Hubbard said. that the team morale was boosted with this lop­ They began their trip with a home match sided win over a team that had traditionally against the JMU Dukes at the Esbenshade- beaten them. The Flames easily won the dou­ Hershey tennis center. The match began with bles point to begin competition, and then the Flames coming out to an early lead with the Shinosaki, Coelho, Cotuna, Moylan, and No. 1 doubles team of Ricardo Shinosaki and Malagrino won at the singles spot giving LU a Bruno Coelho and number 3 team of Joel 6-1 old fashion landslide win. Moylan and Luke Burden defeating their JMU Last Friday and Saturday the Flames went opponents 8-2, 9-8 (7-4) respectively. The 1 -1 respectively against High Point and Robert match had a sudden twist of fate though as Morris. The Flames took a 4-3 loss to High JMU rallied to win four of the singles points point in the closest match of the year, with the defeating the Flames 4-3. doubles point casting the decision. The win­ Spirits were high as the men's team took on ners were Ricardo Shinosaki, Andrei Cotuna, South Carolina's Wofford College. The matches Joel Moylan and, in the exhibition match, Josh were close, but Liberty eeked out a 4-3 win Campbell. even with Wofford winning the pivotal doubles The Flames rebounded to an overwhelming point. In singles competition, Ricardo quick win over Robert Morris out of Shinosaki started the team off with a big win at Pennsylvania. Shinosaki said, "I think we the number 1 position against Brad Brendle 6- played better against them because we adjusted 4, 6-3. Bruno Coelho lost 6-4, 6-3. But the to the Inclement weather. We didn't get annoyed number three, four, and six spots rallied to with it and had success because of that." The gain back the lead. Andrei Cotuna won 6-3,6- scores were, Shinosaki 6-4, 6-2. Coelho 6-1, 6- 3, and Luke Burden won a surprise turn 4, Cotuna 6-2, 6-4, Burden 1-6, 6-4 (10-7). around victory 0-6, 7-5, 7-5, and Joel Moylan Moylan 6-0, 6-0, Malagrino 6-0, 6-0, and JOHN FISHER won 3-6, 6-1, 7-6. Moylan of his match said, "I Campbell won the exhibition match 8-0. "Wimbledon Bound"— Alison Cho backhands the ball back to her opponent in Friday's singles match up got off to a slow start but was able to gain con­ Coelho/Shinosaki won 8-3 in doubles com against High Point University at the LU tennis complex. trol and put the match away later." Fans from petition along with Moylan/Malagrino winning both teams anxiously watched and cheered to 8-0, and Cotuna/Scott took a loss 4-8. TIRE* Moylan's close third set tie-breaker. Ernesto "If there is no Hell, a good many AUTOMOTIVE Malagrino lost a long three set battle against preachers are obtaining money KERR Dial Burwell 6-7, 7-6, 6-2. IWUT under false pretences." 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Page 11, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION MARCH 27, 2001 Track fares well in Florida tsupdate Lady Flames dominate field events-Williams wins 100m and 400m Compiled from the Associated Press By Devon Parks, asst sports editor with 16'10.5. Rebekah Green won the shot The Flames track and field put with a toss of 37'-11, while team fared well as it began the Devon Parks and Kylene Hel- outdoor season and competed man won the discus and Maryland stuns Stanford in two meets over Spring Javelin with distances of 118'-8 Break. and 123'-7. The Flames' first stop of the After Savannah, the Flames Six weeks after their season seemed to be Coach Gary Williams made It In his 23rd week was the Savannah State continued on to Orlando. Fla., coming apart, the Terrapins used their year as a major college coach, the last 12 Invitational In Savannah, Ga., where they competed in the speed and depth to upset top-seeded Stan­ with Maryland. where the men's team won two Disney Relays at the Wide ford 87-73 Saturday and reach the Final The third-seeded Terps, 10-1 since losing events in the competition World of Sports complex at Four for the first time. at home to lowly Florida State on Feb. 14 for Chad Wilson won the long Walt Disney World. "We're Just really proud of ourselves," said their fifth loss In six games, are headed to Jump with a leap of 23'-2. Clint "I liked the meet," Katie But­ Lonny Baxter, who led Maryland with 24 Minneapolis, where they'll face East Gore picked up the win in the ler said. "The weather was nice points In the West Regional final. "I was Regional champion Duke in the NCAA tour­ Javelin, tossing it 186"-1. Jor­ and it was a great facility to really desperate to make It to the Final Four, nament semifinals next Saturday. dan Crawford finished second run at." get coach there for the first time." in the event at 170-10, sur­ The Lady Flames won three passing his previous lifetime events in the two day competi­ best by over 30 feet. tion. Robertson was the only For the Lady Flames, the Individual winner, clearing De La Hoya pounds out a win middle distance crew of 10' 11.75 in the pole vault. Heather Sagan, Amy Teer, The sprint medley relay Sarah Pettit and Lucy LeBaron crossed the line in 3:57.43, Oscar De La Hoya pounded out a bloody hit Gatti with a variety of punches to the took first through fourth and the distance medley relay beat on Arturo Gattl and came back from a head and body, ripped cuts over both eyes places in the 800-meter run. finished in 11:54.93. nine-month layoff Saturday night with a one­ and also under the right eye. Tracy Hoare won the 1500- The men's team grabbed FILE PHOTO sided victory at the MGM Grand Garden. A CorhpuBox punch analysis credited De meter run in 5:04.10. nine wins at Disney, five of MULTI-TALENTED — Decathletc The former world champion at four weight La Hoya with landing 195 of 313 punches. Robin Williams was a double which were relays. Jordan Crawford threw the classes, who had an album of Latin songs Gatti threw 308 punches, but landed only winner in the sprints, taking The Flames won the 4x100- javelin 170'10 at Savannah St., nominated for a Grammy during his absence 87. both the 100 and 400-meter meter relay In 41.43 and the surpassing his lifetime best by from the ring, knocked down Gatti In the first Gatti, who went down from a left hook, hurdles in 14.57 and 1:02.94, 4x200-meter relay in 1:25.53. over 30 ft. round and stopped him at 1:16 of the fifth. right, left hook to head with about 20 sec­ respectively. The 4x400-meter relay team "I'm not even close to becoming as good as onds left in the first round, tried to go blow to Panthera Seymour won the finished In 3:15.82, while the Javelin with 191'-7. I can become," De La Hoya said. "This is Just blow with De La Hoya, but never looked like 100-meter dash in 12.35, while 4x800-meter relay team Nate Young won the gold in the beginning, baby." he could take charge. Kodi Pollard won the 400- crossed the line in 7:59.28. the hammer throw with a toss Gatti said he didn't exDect De La Hova's meter dash In 59.12. The distance medlev relav of 142'-5 for the Flames. hands to be as fast as they were. De La Hoya The Lady Flames won five of finished In 10:23.32, and Dan The team was off this week, seven field events, winning the Rabe won the 3,000-meter run but return to action this week pole vault, long jump, shot put, in 9:15.43, rounding out the at the Raleigh Relays in discus and javelin. Liz Robert­ victories in the running events. Raleigh, N.C. Ohio St.'s Ross gets jail time son was the winner of the pole In the field, Nick Anderson vault with a Jump of 11'-6, and won the long Jump at 23'-8, Williams took the long jump while Gore again won the Ohio State defensive back Derek Ross was him to the Heath Police Department. Ross sentenced to 30 days in Jail for giving a false admitted who he was after the trooper fol­ name to a trooper who stopped him for lowed leads through the Bureau of Motor speeding. Vehicles, Walker said. If he serves the full sentence that began He was charged with speeding, furnishing Thursday, Ross will miss most of spring foot­ false Information and driving under a sus­ ball, which runs March 31 to April 28. Ross pended license. was expected to start at cornerback. Ohio State Coach Jim Tressel said Thurs­ The 21 -year-old sophomore from Rock day he had not spoken with Ross. Hill, S.C., was stopped Wednesday evening Ross was ordered to pay $703 in fines and for driving 85 mph in a 65 mph zone on an court costs. His driver's license had been interstate, State Highway Patrol Sgt. Ty suspended in 1997, Walker said. He was on Walker said. probation for driving under a suspended The trooper could not find Information license in 1998. under the name Ross provided, so he took

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Cal Ripken waited a month to get into a than in practice, so I assume I'll have a little real game, and then took only one swing. soreness in some places tomorrow that I It wasn't his fault. Playing Saturday for don't know about right now." the first time this spring after being sidelined Although his three trips to the plate pro­ for five weeks with a rib Injury, Ripken drew duced only one swing, he derived some satis­ two walks and hit Into a fielder's choice in the faction from his performance. Baltimore Orioles' 9-5 victory over the Los "I hit the ball well, that's a good Indica­ Angeles Dodgers. tion," he said. "You can also find value in tak­ Ripken saw 10 pitches from Chan Ho Park ing pitches as well. I laid off a couple break­ — eight of them outside the strike zone — ing balls that sometimes I would have the and swung at only one of them. He left after tendency to swing at. That's always a good playing four innings. sign, waiting long enough to see the ball." "Overall, I felt pretty good," Ripken said. "I JOHN FISHER did a let of things with a higher intensity STRETCH rr OUT — Mereditii Hoiiyfield stretches out to catch the ball in a race to the bag against Penn State University at the Moo's Who Invitational In Charlottesville.

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ggggggggggggg mmtm Page 12, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION MARCH 27, 2001 SOFTBALL: loses to BGSU LU golf tenth at TC Classic Continued from page 12 lar tournament. However, six Humrichouser. LU went on to drop its next By Kate Boytan, reporter teams from their district, dis­ This particular tournament two games at the hands of trict II, played in the is a key competition for Penn State. The Nittany Lions The Liberty Golf Team Treasure Coast Classic. District II competitors who (16-8) plastered the reeling placed 10th out of 23 teams District II consists of 49 wish to make it to the NCAA Liberty squad by posting in the Treasure Coast Classic teams. East Regional. There will be shutouts in both contests. golf tournament in Florida Liberty beat three of the 11 teams at the Liberty Holding the Lady Flames over spring break. The team teams in the district at this Ramada Classic. There are scoreless in 12 innings, PSU shot a 309 and 311 in the tournament over break. two ways for teams to make it was able to use a potent offen­ two rounds of play. The The Treasure Coast Classic to the East Regional. They sive effort to finish off Liberty course was a difficult one was the first tournament the can either win their confer­ in the double-header. according to Coach Frank team has played this semes­ ence, or be one of the top The Nittany Lions put the Landrey, and it was also very ter. The team has six more four teams in their district. game out of reach in the windy, adding another chal­ tournaments scheduled for Even though there are fourth and fifth innings of lenge to their game. this season. usually nine men on the golf game one by scoring three and Robert McCellan led the One of these tournaments, team, only five play in each six runs in the innings while team with 150, an average of the Liberty Ramada Classic, tournament. Of those five, holding the Lady Flames score­ 75 for the two rounds of play. will be held at Water's Edge the team takes the best four less en route to the 10-0 victo­ The average score of 75 is located on Smith Mountain scores to make up the team ry. what the team needed in Lake. The dates of this tour­ total. Coach Landrey said In game two, Penn State did order to be right there at the nament are April 9-10, 2001. that is what sets golf apart all of its scoring in one inning win, according to Coach In an article written by Coach from most of the other sports. while depending on Marisa Landrey. Landrey, the details for this "These young men have to Hanson on the mound in order "The guys need to play the tournament were discussed. have a lot of character. They to hold Liberty's offense in par 5's safer. Other than Head Professional Ed Currin all put in just as much effort check for the 4-0 win. that we would have won the will set up and mark the as the five that go," said The Lady Flames (9-26) were tournament, if it wouldn't course while U.S.G.A. official unable to post a win in the have been for the par 5's," Richard Wight will captain Coach Landrey. tournament as they finished said Coach Landrey. the rules team. the UVa. hosted tournament No teams from their con­ "Ed and his staff do a with two consecutive losses to ference, the Big South confer­ great service for college golf," Bowling Green (1-2, 0-9). ence, played in this particu­ said Event Director Mark The lack of offensive run production has Wetmore scratching his head. "We have the talent to hit and to score runs, but we Just Roller Hockey debuts season are not doing it. This team hates to lose and we are doing By John Bendever, reporter some big named schools such as Penn State, plenty of it right now," University of Delaware. RIT, Virginia Tech. Wetmore said. On Maf<& 3 the vision of Liberty Roller James Madison University, and many more. From the start of the sea­ Hockey became a reality as the team took to With the level of play growing each year the son, Wetmore has been worried the court, for ihe.first time in school history future for college roller hockey looks promis­ about the depth of his squad facing off against teams from Southampton and hoped that injuries would ing. Despite the struggles Liberty faced as a not wear down the team. University, University of Maryland, West team, the unity attained amongst the team "We are not a particularly Chester University, and SUNY Albany, With members and with the other players of the deep team, and with injuries months of hard work to make it to this point, league, a powerful witness was formed. like we are experiencing right the excitement and expectations were abun­ Despite being struck In the face with the puck now it only makes things more JOHN FISHER dant during a game against Liberty, Mark Marino of difficult," Wetmore said. CLOSE CALL— Lady Flames pitcher Carie VanArtsdalen covers home and Even though the team did not fair as well as SUNY Albany posted a message on the league However, Wetmore continues tags out a Penn State player in last Saturday's game. The Lady Flames hoped, valuable lessons about the team and Web site encouraging Liberty and American to admire the will and desire were swept by the Nittany Lions, 10-0 and 4-0 in the double-header. its possibilities wer^ learned. Like the Liberty Universities, It read, "Despite both schools that the Lady Flames have having a rough weekend 1 think they both shown although his team is in the midst of a at 2 p.m. Liberty hopes to avenge a March 3 Ice Hockey team, roller hockey is an Intercolle­ losing trend. loss at the hands of the Lady Pirates their giate club team that represents Liberty Uni­ deserve credit for coming out and going head "This team will fight, and that is what we home game today. versity to the Collegiate Roller Hockey League. up against schools that are so much bigger have to do. We must endure this low point in The Lady Flames are 9-24 on the season to This League and the teams involved are a and more experienced. 1 thought both schools our season and reach to find the mountain date. Liberty takes on East Carolina at East pioneering group of hockey loving students put a lot of heart into playing no matter how top," Wetmore said. Carolina on Saturday, March 31. The Lady who make everything cqnie together and have badly they were outmatched; We\e got to Although the mountain peak is not in sight Flames then rest until April 6 when they head formed simple club teams frorn tinlversitles all respect smaller schools for developing and try­ to Eton for a double header against the at the moment, the Lady Flames look to get over the nation into a nationally organized and ing to encourage our sport. Phoenix. back into the winning mode today with a recognized league.The league Is made up of home game double-header against Hampton

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Two years ago when the Lady The Lady Bulldogs committed 16 Flames met the Georgia Lady Bulldogs, turnovers in the first half and that Sarah and Sharon Wilkerson were the kept the Lady Flames from being run standout guards for the Lady Flames. out of the building in the first half. This year the Lady Bulldogs have the "We tended to make a quick first portdynamic twin sister act. or second pass ands those got tipped or johnfarel Ail-Americans Kelly and Coco Miller stolen," Georgia Coach Andy Landers I led the No. 2 seedeMARCd Lady BulldogH 27s , said200. In th1e secon- d halfPAG, GeorgiEa con1­! over No. 15 seed Liberty 77-48 on tinued to press and frustrate the Lady Friday, March 16. Flames. Chalk up a The Lady Bulldogs were led by Kelly After a Michelle Fricke basket that Miller who had 16 points, nine cut the lead to 10, the Lady Bulldogs rebounds and nine assists. Georgia ran away with the game and pushed fourth title? forward Tawana McDonald added 12 the lead to 22. points. Combined with poor Liberty shoot­ Many people assume that because The Lady Flames were led by ing, 28 percent for the game, and the the New York Yankees have won four Kristlna Palalmaite and Laura Rollyson Lady Bulldogs stifling defense, World Series In the last five years that each scoring nine points. Meribeth Georgia's lead ballooned to as much as their dynasty is coming to an end. Feenstra blocked nine shots on the 35. "We got excited sometimes and we However, as the Yankees wind up defensive end for the Lady Flames. would shoot it up without setting up spring training, It appears this year's In the first half, the Lady Bulldogs our offense," Fricke said. team might be the best one yet While used a full court man-to-man press to The one stain on the Lady Bulldogs last year's team won the World Series, force 12 steals. performance was turnovers. The Lady It was forced to overcome some defi­ The Lady Flames used a 2-3 zone, Bulldogs turned the ball over 16 times nite weaknesses, such as starting daring the Lady Bulldogs to beat in the first half, 21 times for the game. pitching, the bench and weak offen­ Liberty with the jump shot. "We are a team that turns the ball over sive production at several positions. "We felt that if Georgia had any 12 to 13 times a night," Landers said. This season, thanks to some off-sea­ weakness, It was outside shooting," "We had more then that in the first JOHN FISHER son moves, the Yanks have vastly Liberty Coach Carey Green said. half tonight." Improved in several areas. "When Kelly Miller goes five for five in ON-THE-DRIVE — Junior guard Laura Rollyson drives past a University of Georgia Last year the Yankees starters the first half, It's hard to defend that." player during the Lady Flames NCAA first round loss over spring break. were better than most, but they were weaker than In years past. David Cone, who won 32 games In his two previous seasons, watched The offensive spark for the Flames was provided game. his ERA skyrocket to over six runs by sophomore third baseman, Matt Hagan. Hagan The game was called due to rain and lighting in per game. Baseball homered the first three times he came to the plate the bottom of the seventh. The only run of the Orlando Hernandez came up big and finished the day flve-for-five with three home game came in the bottom of the fifth inning as in the clutch last year but was runs and five RBIs. Seminole catcher, Tony Richie, homered off plagued by Injuries for much of the The Flames Jumped on Coastal Carolina's start­ regular season. Andy Pettitte and Flames starter Dan Valentin. ing pitcher, Brian Fischer. Fischer gave up six Roger Clemens pitched well last Valentin turned in a terrific start for the Flames year and will be Joined this season tops Big runs In two innings of work and was charged with giving up one run on three hits in 6 1 /3 by Mike Mussina, who averaged the loss. Innings. Valentin struck out seven nearly 17 wins a year in his nine In the second game of the doubleheader the and was charged with the loss. seasons with Baltimore. Flames scored all the runs they would Matt Lynch threw a shutout for With Mussina, the Yankees have need for the win in the top of the first the four pitchers who would be number South inning when they scored two runs on two Seminoles allowing just one starters on most clubs. hits and two errors. four hits, two walks In Mussina, Pettitte and Hernandez The Flames received a strong pitching are all In the prime of their career seven innings. performance from senior right-handed and the 38-year-old Clemens, who Lynch struck out nine has one of the best fitness regimens rival pitcher, Anthony Pen- batters in the game. in the game, was throwing the ball nix. Pennlx limited Liberty's baseball team 97 mph last season and led the the Chanticleers to also took two out three from team in ERA Hernandez should one run on five hits Massachusetts on March 17-19 at bounce back from a sub-par year in 5 2/3 innings of Worthlngton Stadium. The Flames giving the Yanks, arguably, the best Coastal work. won the first game of the series pitching staff in baseball. Cuban Flames' closer Josh Brey recorded 'against Massachusetts 4-3 and the rookie sensation Adrian (El the final four outs of the game while Duqueclto) Hernandez, along with third game 13-4. Massachusetts won Sid Fernandez (former Met), Randy notching his third save of the season. the second game 6-3. Keisler, Scott Kamlenieckl and Over spring break the Flames trav The Flames overall record is 12-9 and Carolina eled to Florida to play games against Dwight Gooden will battle for the j, their Big South record now stands at fifth spot in the rotation. By Chris Humphries, reporter Jacksonville University and Florida 2-1. This week the Flames will play Another weakness last season State. home games against Brown on Mon­ was the bench. Last season the The Flames lost to Jacksonville 5- ti day March 26, William and Mary on Yankees lost reserves, Shane Liberty University's baseball team opened its 1 on March 13 despite a sterling ^ Tuesday March 27, and a three Spencer, Darryl Strawberry and Big South Conference schedule with a three game pitching performance from Alex n* games series against conference prospect Nick Johnson for the sea­ road series against the Coastal Carolina Chanti­ Dooley, who allowed Just two son, forcing them to play weak-hit­ flb foe Wlnthrop on March 30 and cleers. The Flames lost the first game of the series runs in 7 1 /3 innings ting utility man Clay Bellinger at a 31. variety of positions. This year Friday night 9-1, but went on to sweep Saturday's while striking out eight Spencer and Johnson return along doubleheader 15-8 and 5-1. Dolphin batters. Trey with mid-season acquisition Glen In Friday's loss to the Chanticleers, the Flames Miller's home run Allen Hill, and Henry Rodriguez, managed Just four hits and were fanned eight accounted for all of whom they signed during the off­ times by Chanticleers' hurler Scott Sturkle. The Liberty's offense. season. In addition they look for Flames lone run came in the fifth Inning on Joey On March 14 the prospect Alfonso Soriano to emerge Monahan's home run. Flames faced the 18th and battle for playing time. Alex Dooley started and took the loss for the ranked Florida State One other problem the Yankees Flames giving up three runs in Just an Inning and Seminoles. The will look to reverse is their paltry offensive production at the Infield a third of work. Liberty pitchers gave up 10 walks, Flames fell to the six hits and nine runs In the loss on Friday. Seminoles 1-0 KARI KLOUS corners. However, the pressure will FLAMETHROWER—IFlame s pitcher Dan Valentin improved be on both Tino Martinez (lb) and In the first game of the doubleheader on Satur­ in a rain to 5-1 with a win at Coastal Carolina on Saturday. Scott Brosius (3b) as they have two day, The Flames exploded for 18 hits and 15 runs. shortened highly touted prospects behind them in Johnson, and Soriano. Lastly, the Yankees must replace the loss of Jeff Nelson, who signed with Seattle, in the bullpen. His Softball falls over weekend in UVa. tourney replacement will be Ramlro Mendoza, who was sidelined last UVa. showed to be too strong for the season due to Injury but was a vital By Doug Stewart, reporter Lady Flames. Liberty was able to even player In the previous three World the score at 1-1 In the top half of the Series titles. From lIn- beginning of the season, sixth Inning as freshman Lauren Hahn The key will be the pitching. On one of the primary goals of the Liberty sent a triple to right center field scoring paper it appears the Yankees University softball team was to gain talented sophomore Cheryl Wyrick. starters can win at least 80 games, momentum for the start of Big South LU pitcher Carle VanArtsdalen suf­ that Is If they pitch up to expecta­ Conference regular season competition. fered the loss as Virginia's Kelly McCabe tions and avoid Injury. Offensively, With BSC play on the horizon It appears scored from third base on a deep their line-up should be better than that the Lady Flames are not on track to grounder to shortstop to end the contest last year since all their starters accomplish that goal. in the 8th inning. return, plus they now have a deep­ Liberty hoped to heal its wounds as Liberty Head Coach Paul Wetmore er bench. they entered competition in the Cavalier said his team had the opportunities to Classic Tournament hosted by the UVa It Is early, but it seems incon­ split the series during the second game located In Charlottesville, Va. The Lady ceivable to assume that this team against UVa. "That game was a perfect Flames did everything but that as the will not be playing In October. replica of our season. We played well but Lady Cavaliers held LU's offense In check Just could not secure the victory In the Should the Yankees make it four in JOHN FISHER during the double-header resulting In a row, they will be the first team to end," Wetmore said two losses (0-9, 1 -2) for Liberty. HERE IT COMES — Liberty's Lisa Jones awaits the in-coming pitch during the Lady do so since the '49'53 Yankees. During game two of the three-day Please see SOFTBALL, page 12 Flames tournament game against Penn State. STAY

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