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11-29-1994

11-29-94 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 12, Issue 12)

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This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Liberty University School Newspaper at Scholars Crossing. It has been accepted for inclusion in 1994 -- 1995 by an authorized administrator of Scholars Crossing. For more information, please contact [email protected]. ^ J ^^ Nonprofit org. "" U.S. Postage iberty University, Lynchburg. Va. Tuesday, November 29,1994 Vol. 12, No. 12 ™<> M^^^^^^HHMMHHHa^g^aga^a_^_-__^_^_l______i_aagg^ggp^^gB^HagB__ Lynchburg, Va. INSIDE•MHPPHnM^^^: ^ Debate grabs number one spotI Permit Nos. 136 IN THE JNEWS: If the bookstore seemed coach, said. versity's 168 points. By TIMOTHY J. GIBBONS crowded the Friday before Thanksgiving, it may have been Rankings are based on News Editor "I'm in a mood of cautious DEBATE because of people waiting to have "Highlander & His Lady" points garnered from each win optimism," O'Donnell said. signed. The author, Lisa Samson, is an LU grad. Page 2. The debate team has at each level of competition. "It's a long season." received first-place rankings Liberty has 181 points in the The two organizations, the TOP in both American Debate NDT rankings, just one point NDT and ADA, differ in both DRAMA GROUP Association (ADA) rankings above number two North­ size and focus, O'Donnell FIVE and National Debate Tourn­ western University. However, said. "NDT is a larger, nation­ National Debate American Debate DEBUTS • Disappointed ament Association (NDT) Liberty is still undefeated al organization; ADA is East Tournament Ranking Association Ranking /. liberty University 1. Liberty University about the lack of a drama rankings, for the first time in against Northwestern. Coast," he said. Also, the 2. Northwestern University 2. George Washington University the Liberty squad's history. The debaters' lead is more ADA rankings focuses more department? Some students 3. University of Kansas 3. George Mason University "We've never been number decisive in the ADA rankings, on the debate team as a whole, took their desire to act, com­ 4. Wake Forest University 4. U.S. Naval Academy bined it with a yen for min­ one in the NDT," Brett with its 191 points compared 5. George Mason University 5. Mary Washington College istry and created Shining O'Donnell, LU's head debate to George Washington Uni­ See Debate, Page 3 graphic by Keith Ludlow Thru. The group debuted Tuesday, Nov. 15. Page 3. Toyland seeks INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC: Student Senate recently took the issue of instrumental music in dorm rooms under consideration when the senators unani­ student donations mously passed a bill allowing it in dorm rooms. They also hopes LU can reach is passed a bill dealing with meal plans for on-campus stu­ By SARAH K. POLLAK $3,000, to be used to pur­ dents. Page 2. Champion Reporter chase more toys. CHESS NUTS: Liberty University's chess club The Center, an outreach of When purchasing toys to Thomas Road Baptist Church, dontate, Dull says, bear in hosted its first tournament the Saturday before Thanksgiv­ will present local children mind the age of the children. ing. LU student Mark Crowe was one of the two winners of with toys for Christmas, in "The range in ages is from lit­ the event, which included players from Liberty and the sur­ large part because of dona­ tle kids to young junior high. rounding area. Page 4. tions from Liberty Univeristy The main age group is ele­ Students. mentary school age, around Secretary of Labor Robert IN THE WORLD: This program, held Sat­ 6-12 years old," Dull said. Reich called for the government to stop "corporate welfare" urday, Dec. 17, will mark the Most of the recipients of as well as handouts to private citizens. Reich said he feels 15th year that TRBC has the toys are attendees of the such a measure could help help all Americans get better sponsored a toy drive for Center's ministry from the jobs and training. Page 5. needy children. downtown Lynchburg area. Although the donors are However, some needy fami­ THIS WEEK'S COMMENTARY: from Lynchburg Christian lies in town that do not go to Academy, TRBC, and Liberty, the Center on a regular basis Proposition 187 was an LU seems to be the biggest may call and request to be attempt, wisely passed, to dis­ contributor. part of Toyland Spectacular, courage illegal immigration in "Liberty is always the according to the press release. California, says columnist biggest donor where (the Betsy Ooten. There are too Center) gets the majority of See Toyland, Page 4 many illegal immigrants liv­ their money and toys," Linda ing on American handouts. Dull, an RD and LU Toyland Proposition 187 "protects "coordiriator," said. hardworking, taxpaying Am­ According to a press ericans from being gouged by release, LU students can sup­ 2. Doll accesorie* Mexicans sneaking across the port the project by donating border. Page 9. 3. Toy jewelry toys, via "toy boxes" in their 4. Toy race cars dorms, and money. , 5. 3porta equipment EDITORS' CORNER: Editor in chief The program will also try to Shannon Harrington finishes his three-part series on the photo by Ddvlfl Dmhlnwr gain funds through a special 5a, 8, Squirt guns decline and fall of the public education empire. This week, ALL TOGETHER NOW — The trio of Phillips, Craig and Dean took to the offering during a convocation Sfl. 9. Electronics he focuses on the intervention of the federal government in stage of the Multl-Purpose Center Friday, Nov, 18, before Christmas break. sf to Board names public schools. Also, opinion editor Mark Haskew writes The cash goal the Center graphic by''''''•'''jKajS&isjs Keith Ludlosw about the proposed Constitutional amendment concerning prayer in school. Page 8. Darkness SPORTING Other dimensions visit Liberty By SARAH PARSHALL sea and through the air. tive, where this year's is more pas­ The Saturday be­ enshrouds NEWS: Champion Reporter James Beck, director of Student sive," Beck stated. "While last year's fore Thanksgiving gave Flames Life, stated that last year Kramer was maybe more challenging, more football something definite for If screams were coming from the Entertainment's appearance was the people could enjoy this year's ride." campus which to be thankful. Running Multi-Purpose building the Saturday result of the efforts of Tony Rogers, John Tanis, a representative from back Lawrence Worthington before Thanksgiving, Nov. 19, Kramer former Student Life director, who Kramer Entertainment, said the com­ Power company's broke two records, while the Entertainment, , making its second thought bringing the company to pany now has 30 shows on the road. team beat Charleston Southern appearance on Liberty's campus, was Liberty would be a good idea. The company, based in Grand Rapids, blown fuse causes ] 59-27. Page 10. the cause. The 1993 program, which featured Mich., was started by a traveling This year, the virtual reality compa­ an interactive war game and a dogfight magician named Kramer, who took power outage the company to new heights with BASKETBALL ROCKS: Men's basket­ ny brought with them a 3-D ride called simulator, met with such success that By TIMOTHY J. GIBBONS ball won 72-66 over NAIA conference member Montreat the "Alpha Experience." The ride, Beck decided to bring it back again computer technology. News Editor Anderson when they fired up the Furnace the Saturday after open from noon to 6 p.m., seemed to this year. Thanksgiving. Page 8. gave students a ride over land, on the "Last year's ride was more interac­ See Virtual Reality, Page 4 The darkness that covered campus the Saturday evening before Thank­ sgiving was due to a melted fuse at The Lady BASKETBALL ROCKED: Liberty Mountain's primary electrical Flames were defeated by the Virginia Commonwealth Rams metering. 91-56 in an away game this past Saturday. Page 8. Liberty looks for 'The fuse was ours," Mel Wilson, a spokesman for Appalachian Power SPORTS WITH STROUT: The college Company, said. APCO services much basketball season is with us once again, and Steve Strout school's top of the Lynchburg area, including takes the oppurtunity to share with Champion readers his Liberty University. view of the upcoming season. Catch his column to find out "The power re-routes itself," who the Final Four will be this year. Page 8. faculty advisor Officer Peter Depka, one of the guards at the football game, said. By AMY J. SAWYER "They have generators and backups." THE FORECAST: Champion Reporter The fuse melted due to some type Some students see their advisors only once — during of power surge, the power company registration; however, mere are faculty members who spokesman said. EDNESDAY show their advisees they're available to help with much "They don't really know what more than simply choosing classes. caused it," Wilson said. "It might For these dedicated professors, LU is sponsoring the photo by Jason Chrlstofl have been a foreign object — a tree I THINK YOU SHOULD... — Dr. Karen Parker, sixth annual Advisor of the Year program. limb or animal — that got into the "Basically, what it is, is a program to recognize quality a formerly-recognized top advisor, assists music lines." advising wiUiin Liberty University," Dr. Wilbur Groat, education major Gina Smith in scheduling. According to Wilson, such an coordinator of faculty advisors, said. Advisors are nominated by a faculty member or student occurrence is "not common, but can The advisor chosen for this honor is awarded a plaque and must formally accept the nomination. Then the advisor happen." by the university during a special convocation ceremony, must submit various letters from colleagues, the department The darkness lasted approximately Groat said. The advisor's name is then submitted to a chairman and die dean of the college or school, as well as a one half-hour, delaying the start of national contest. r6sum6. Additionally, the nominee may submit endorse­ the Liberty-Charleston Southern "So, our Advisor of die Year is competing against six or ments from advisees and a description of any unique advis­ football game. The lights had to be seven suites in our region lor die top award," the campus ing techniques. Once Uiis material has been collected from turned out because of the massive coordinator said. each nominee, a random committee of faculty members amount of power they consume. "Liberty has never won the lop award. However, (the chooses the LU advisor of die year. "In order for us not burn our our National Assoc-ialion of Academic Advising) recognizes Groat said he looks for nominees who take a more per­ equipment we liad to shut down die between 30 and 35 odier advisors nationally, and for die sonal interest in their advisees, involve die student in die lights, including Hie stadium lights," last four years, Liberty has had one of their advisors cho­ LU Inspector Sergio Kovlev said. sen as what we call a 'certificate of merit award winner.'" See Advisor, Page 4 Page 2, Liberty Champion ffiefas Author returns LU plans to hire missionary prof to alma mater still commitment for Liberty to By KIRSTIN SIMPSON become a place where a student is now living in Virginia Beach. Champion Reporter going to get solid, Biblical training By TIMOTHY J. GIBBONS Her time as an RD helped her in in missionary service." News Editor Following a recent explosion of writing the book, Samson said. "I interest in missionary work, LU's Tuttle said furlough missionar­ When Lisa Samson applied to was so busy being a mom, an RD Center for Church Ministries is ies will have the opportunity to spend a summer at Oxford, she and a writer that I became more looking for a missionary professor come and set up their residency in didn't think it would be a literary disciplined," she said. who would be qualified both acade­ Lynchburg. If this happens, he said journey. But the exposure to Samson graduated from Liberty mically and professionally. he hopes to have a variety of mis­ England that Samson gained while I Iniversity in 1987, with a degree in Wes Tuttle, a co-director of Light sionaries teach seminars. attending LU brought her back here telecommunications. Other than Ministries, said 90 students com­ "Contemporary Missions Prob­ on Friday, Nov. 18 to autograph that form of writing, she said she mitted themselves to full-time mis­ lems and Topics" will be offered on copies of her first novel, a book had basically no experience. sionary work during the recent Thursdays next semester. "This is whose seed was planted when she "The trick of doing a book is sit­ World Impact Conference. going to serve as a way to bring the visited the British Isles years ago. ting down and doing it," she said. "There is evidence in the student presence of missionaries in a very Samson was promoting her Samson said the signing went body that we really need somebody real way," Tuttle said. recently-published book. "The well, with most of the books she for those people to look to for direc­ The class will also give students Highlander and His Lady," an his­ brought with her being sold by the tion, leadership and training," who are in other majors, but have torical romance focusing on Bonnie time the two-hour signing was over. Tuttle said. interests in missions, the opportu­ Prince Charles and ScoUand's war The writing and selling of "The Tuttle said the Center is trying to nity to take part. "It will provide a with England. Highlander and His Lady" went just bring in a missions person who will broad-based education that will "I love anything to do with the as well, and was much easier than not only be able to teach, but who give a good foundation for mis­ British Isles," the author said. Samson said she had anticipated. will also mentor students. sionary service," Tuttle said. Though her husband is a full- "I've always wanted to write a "Missions is going to continue to "I'm excited about this new photo by Sftflrtrft Williams blooded Scot, most of her exposure book. One day I sat down and be emphasized at Liberty," Tuttle development," Tajuana Guthrie, a AN0 BEHIND CURTAIN NUMBER TWO — Karyii to the culture she writes about is wrote it," she said. The novel, pub­ said. "Even though there have been singer on Tribute, said. "It's good Vandermeer and Katie Small hide behind curtains they deco­ through books — and the trip in lished by Harvest House, was some changes in the structure of the to know the school feels that train­ college. Other than that trip, she bought by the publisher soon after rated as part of a dorm contest. programs and personnel, there is ing missionaries is important." has lived most of her life in she wrote it. "I was a weird case out ------i Virginia, serving as a Resident of thousands," she said. 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In the last mances, group members have been By JAYSON BLAIR three months, the idea has evolved rehearsing once or twice a week, in Champion Reporter into the singing/drama team that addition to attending weekly lead­ Student Senate passed two bills founder Jennifer Duyon envi­ ership and discipleship meetings. in its last session before Thanks­ sioned. The team had its first per­ The discipleship meetings are giving break: one that would let stu­ formance, Tuesday, Nov. 15. "training people in how to deal dents listen to instrumental music Shining Thru's singing team per­ with those who come forward after and one asking for seniors to be formed in Dr. Danny Lovett's the invitation," discipleship leader allowed to buy meal plans similar Tuesday morning evangelism and Tim Cairl said. "It's almost like an photo by Uur» Giydar. to the ones that are offered to off- Christian life class and in that evangelism class." SHINE, JESUS, SHINE — Shining Thru, a new campus min­ campus students. night's Student Shine praise and Shining Thru's public relations istry group, debuts Tuesday, Nov. 15. By unanimous consent,' Senate worship service. duo, Jarden and Julie Smallwood, among its 46 members through kicked into action during the last passed the instrumental music bill photo by Dnvlil Dershlmer The group's full program, about said they are calling Christian "impact" groups. "It's kind of like a meeting. It was like, 'we're doing proposed by Sen. Todd Metzgar. FOOD FIGHTS — Sen. Todd 30 minutes long, will consist of schools, nursing homes, retirement Bible study, like a prayer group set­ it, let's go.'" He argued that instrumental music Metzgar discusses his meal two original drama skits, two or homes and on-campus groups to ting," Duyon said. As Shining Thru has gained has no lyrics, and therefore secular plan bill. three songs and a short devotional, schedule performances. Smallwood said, "It also helps us momentum, it also has gained mem­ music can not be distinguished group member Lydia Jarden said. "We've got a lot of tentative to get to know the girls or the guys bers. The team has doubled in size from Christian music. Andy Peterson, Student Govern­ The four-member singing team plans," Vice President Angela and what's happening in their lives. since the beginning of the semester. "I don't see how anyone can have ment executive vice president, said was hesitant during its morning Chittenden said. We keep each other accountable." "A lot of people have been com­ a problem with instrumental music; the university is currendy negotiat­ performance, because of complica­ These plans include perfor­ The eight members of the leader­ ing up and asking us about joining it's just like Bach," Metzgar said. ing its contract with Marriott. tions with its sound system, mances at Ministry Chapel, ship team said they were pleased at (Shining Thru)," Smallwood said. In the 1993-94 Senate session, Therefore, any bills passed con­ Duyon, also the group's president, Believer's Fellowship Church on the team's progress. "We're very Drama Director Mark Del Rio Metzgar sponsored a similar bill cerning the cafeteria could be put said. However, with the group's Nov. 20 and at the Bay Area proud," Smallwood said. said, "We'll most likely double in that was passed by Senate, but in the new contract. first official performance under its Community Church in Maryland, Duyon attributes the success of size next semester." vetoed by then Dean of Student De­ "Any bills that have to do with belt, and a better sound system, the Chittenden said. the group to God. "It's all God, not Jarden added, "If (people) want velopment Bruce Traegar. Metzgar Marriott, this is the right time to do smiling quartet said they were Group members have also been us," she said. to get involved, we'll be having said the bill was vetoed because of a it," he said. more confident at their Tuesday selling doughnuts in DeMoss Hall This success has come somewhat auditions for next semester, clause that said instrumental music In the next Senate session, held evening performance. on Tuesdays and Thursdays to raise slowly, Jarden said, with the group whether they be at the end of this was "neither immoral nor moral." the first Thursday in December, "I feel a lot better than I did at money for supplies and necessities getting off the ground slowly. "I semester or at the beginning of next "I deleted that clause and I am senators will vote on a bill that this morning's performance," such as sound equipment for future feel that we got off to a rocky start, semester." bringing this bill back before would create a classification-based Jarden said use, Chittenden, who is also the but wham! here we are," she said. Team member Tony Butcher said Senate," he said. parking system at Liberty. "We want to let the love of Jesus group's music director, said. Group member Jennie Adams he has been blessed by taking part The bill asking university offi­ The bill bases parking privileges shine through us," she said. The team strives to achieve unity agreed. "You could see that it in the singing team. cials to allow seniors to choose on the student's class rank. from more than one meal plan, also It asks the school to continue to sponsored by Metzgar, passed by limit freshmen parking to the grav­ unanimous consent as well. el pit near David's Place and the CurrenUy, on-campus students have gravel pit behind the senior dorms. New worship service focuses on students only one meal plan to choose from. Sophomores would no longer be people to hang around," Beck directly involved with running it. This bill would allow students allowed to park in the parking lot By IVETTE HASSAN who are either seniors or 21 years in the middle of the dorm circle, Champion Reporter explained. "(Student Shine) is for the stu­ Beck and about a half-dozen dents, by the students. It is not for old or older to buy a certain number but would be permitted to park in For students who want a service other students have organized one specific major; it is for every­ of meals, instead of having to pur­ the gravel pit, at David's Place, the different from the one offered Student Shine, with the support of body who wants to come. We want chase all meals at the dining hall. dorm circle, and the parking lot Wednesday night, "Student Shine" the Student Government Assoc­ to have this very contemporary and Metzgar said the number of across from the Prayer Chapel. might be tailor-made. iation and the Student Life office. up-beat time," Beck said. seniors who work makes it hard for Juniors would no longer be able This new praise and worship ser­ "Any student can come speak. Anyone interested in participat­ them to conform to Marriott's cafe­ to park in the lot behind dorms 25 vice, held every Tuesday night in This is a time to share testimonies, ing in Student Shine can contact teria hours. and 26, but would be permitted to DeMoss 161, is focusing on a more sing and just do anything to praise Jamie Bullock at extension 3184 or Because the senior dorms have park in all other resident parking, up-beat form of praise and wor­ the Lord," Beck said. "When you James Beck at extension 3942. kitchens, he said, seniors who so and in the parking lot across from ship, James Beck, one of the activ­ get involved with your schedule The organizers of the event said desire can cook for themselves. the Prayer Chapel. ity's organizers, said. and job, you lose focus. Student they are looking for the entire ser­ However, students who cooV. HI SCTWOTS- -would be allowed to park in all resident parking places. More than 50 people attended Life is trying to get students togeth­ vice to feature student leadership their dorms still have to pay for the The bill is sponsored by the the first meeting at 9 p.m., er for the cause of Christ." and ministry. missed meals at Marriott. photo by Laura Gaydoa Student Affairs Committee, Tuesday, Nov. 1. Although Student Shine is attrib­ The services will <~M-: ? singing, "This idea was brought to me by MINISTER TO THE SAINTS chaired by Steve Sparks. If passed, "We will last only one hour. uted specifically to Matt drama, testimonies and oiher means a guy in my dorm. He works late — Students lead others in Afterward, we will have music for Willmington, no faculty member is of sharing. and can't make it to dinner," it would go into affect in the spring worship at Student Shine. Metzgar said. of 1995. Debate Continued from page 1 "It's just a matter of our squad early means being targeted," he bates, to which Liberty has never living up to its potential. I've said said. "People will now be preparing even been able to go before. cents itself mainly with the two since the beginning that this squad for Liberty's debate team." O'Donnell said he felt the team best teams on the squad. has the potential to be number one," A true test of the squad's ability will continue to hold on to first The ranking just released is the O'Donnell said. will come at debates held in place, even with added competition. first of three to be awarded, the The team's next competition after California over Christmas, O'Don­ "The kids know what to do," the coach said, and O'Donnell is the rankings were released was held nell said. These are invitational de- coach said. "Now, it's just a matter already urging the squad not to this past week, when varsity debaters stare too long at the trophies. Bill Lawrence and Adam Milam "Don't stop and celebrate now," he competed at Michigan University Easter 1987, Age 5 Easter 1988, Age 6 said. "Number one is number one during Thanksgiving. The full at the end, not number one now." squad's next competition will be The rankings do not include the Dec. 2 - 4, at Bridgewater University. results of the team's most recent "We need to get back on track at debate, held at James Madison Bridgewater," the coach said. Quality products. Friendly service. University. The debaters did not do O'Donnell said Liberty's team as well there as they have in previ­ would be more "targeted" now that Clean facilities. ous debates, O'Donnell said, the rankings have identified them as which may hurt their standings. number one. "Being number or

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Continued from page 1 Virtual Reality It is this kind of "performance" Area Red Cross Bloodmobile computer technology that hooks many students. Reactions of Liberty students to the program were generally positive. to return to Liberty campus visited campus to take donations. said. "At least I hope they are. We Freshman Nathan Okuley stated By MICHELE CALLAHAN When they were here, they received were told they would be there." that, "even though you don't actu­ Champion Reporter 112 units of blood on Sept. 14 and Through the donations, the Red ally go anywhere, it was just like 104 units of blood on Sept. 15. Cross is able to keep blood on "the being on a roller coaster." Those who wanted to donate "The goal for Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 storage shelves," Wallace said. Sophomore Ben Larson agreed, blood, but missed their opportunity is to get 100 units per day," Ann "When anyone needs it, the blood is but went on to say, "It might be the last time the Red Cross was at Wallace, director of Blood Ser­ there. That's the reason we do this." more successful if next year they Liberty, their will soon be another vices for the Red Cross in If you would like to participate had both the ride and the interactive chance to do so. The Red Cross Lynchburg, said. by donating blood, pay a visit to game." will be hosting another campus Liberty students would be volun­ the Red Cross volunteers on either Dave Pickens, a freshman at LU blood drive, Tuesday and teering their time as well as their the Wednesday or Thursday fol­ had only one criticism: "It wasn't Wednesday, Nov. 30 to Dec. 1. blood, Wallace said. "Liberty stu­ lowing Thanksgiving break. "We advertised well enough." This will be the third and final dents will be manning the registra­ will be there both days from 12 to "We only saw a poster or two in time this year the Red Cross comes photo by Tommy Hller tion table, aiding in donor walking 6. We will be set up in the Vines David's Place, and the only reason to the Liberty campus. DID I REALLY SEE THAT? — Virtual Reality came to Liberty and unloading and setting up," she Center," Wallace said. we came is because we happened to Two months ago the Red Cross University, when Kramer Entertainment brought this large 3-D be passing by the Multi-Purpose center, and remembered it was machine to "wow" the students. Advisor here," Pickens said. generated art, to which the VR All the students that commented The Alpha Experience is a closed cabin moves accordingly. on the program said they would def­ Continued from page 1 "An advisor is much more than that they are adjusting well to life cabin, in which there are approxi­ The scenes include everything initely come back next year. registration (help)," he added. "We at Liberty. mately 20 seats facing a large from soaring over cliffs, to flying James Beck stated that Kramer's advisory process and help student ask a lot of the faculty teaching She also talks with them about screen. past a futuristic city, to hurtling to appearance next year is a sure bet. with career and life decisions as here. I would be the first to their personal, academic and spiri­ As the ride commences, the the bottom of a roller coaster. "The student reaction has been very opposed to just helping with academ­ applaud our faculty for the job that tual life. screen shows a series of various- Sophomore Chris England said he positive," he stated. "We will defi­ ic scheduling. they do." "This is the task to which God moving pictures, including both couldn't keep from screaming while nitely have some sort of 3-D pro­ "(The advisor must) look at the Grace Liddle was the recipient of has called me," she said. "I wasn't live photography and computer- on the ride. gram next year." individual, and work out an educa­ a national merit award in 1993, in doing it for the honor." tional plan that would fit the needs addition to being named the univer­ "This is a way of the administra­ Toyland of the student," Groat said. sity's Advisor of the Year. tion showing to the faculty that we Continued from Page 1 to childen each time they ride the purpose of Toyland Spectacular is Advisors must be aware of acad­ Liddle said she makes it a point really appreciate what you are ministry bus to church or bring a to promote a positive spirit of giv­ emic policies when advising a stu­ to spend time with her advisees, doing as faculty advisors," Groat Children can earn toys through a visitor. ing during the holiday season. dent, and must be very up-to-date averaging 30 minutes an appoint­ said. "It's our way of saying merit system based on their This year there will be an incen­ The Center has said it wants to with changes in their fields, he said. ment. She said she trys to ensure thanks for a job well done." amount of church attendance, start­ tive to student giving. The hall that tie in the concept of giving with the Faculty advisors should let stu­ ing on Sunday, Nov. 20 through donates the most will receive a hall fact that God has offered humanity dents know they are available for Sunday, Dec. 11. meeting party during exam week. the greatest gift of all, His Son, career guidance and as a source of 'The Perfect Christmas Gift for Nostalgic Alumni" information, Groat said. The merit system awards tickets The press release said that the Jesus Christ. 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VATICAN CITY — Pope John Paul II raised 30 clergymen to the elite should apply to corporations as The study points to dozens of echelon that will select his successor and help shape the church, and well as to the poor. subsidies and tax breaks for energy, praised many of them for what he called their "courageous testimony" Reich called for a national debate mining, agriculture, transportation, after suffering under communism and civil strife. on how businesses could help foot aerospace, high-tech and finance The new cardinals, from 24 nations, include two from the United the bill to train people who are cur­ industries. States: archbishops William H. Keeler of Baltimore and Adam J. Maida rently in dead-end jobs. However, according to Univer­ of Detroit. The group reflects the pope's goal of expanding the interna­ "Since we are committed to mov­ sity of New Mexico economist except Medicade to non-citizens, and and retraining programs, a goal tional character of the College of Cardinals and reaching out to former ing the disadvantaged from welfare Alfred Parker, there is "some eco­ even legal immigrants. Clinton has supported. However, Eastern Bloc nations. to work, why not target corporate nomic justification for some of Reich challenged the Repub­ Reich added that business must John Paul has named 100 of the 120 cardinals under 80 years old and welfare as well and use the savings these programs." licans in Congress to re-examine help rebuild the middle class, eligible to vote for pope, many of whom may share his conservative to help all Americans get better Natural gas drillers, for example, "handouts" to industry and deter­ whose jobs have been battered in views such as opposition to abortion and ordination of women in the work?" the economist asked the get tax breaks for using equipment mine if such programs are warrant­ current corporate cutbacks. priesthood. Democratic leadership council. that increases production and holds ed in the current economy. "It won't happen unless compa­ The crowd at the Vatican's main auditorium gave long applause as the A report done for the council, a down the price for consumers. The labor secretary says ending nies invest heavily in training their pope read the list of new cardinals who include clergymen from Cuba and group of moderate Democrats once Republicans have talked about various tax benefits would provide workers to use new technologies Vietnam and archbishops who were once jailed in Albanian and Soviet led by President Bill Clinton, indi­ reducing welfare payments to fam­ the money to finish overhauling the and give them authority to make prisons. Many of the 6,000 people stood when the pope announced Vinko cates that in Five years the govern­ ilies and dropping health benefits government's worker education decisions,' the labor secretary said. Puljic, the archbishop of war-wrecked Sarajevo. Algerians kill Muslims Clinton responds to Sen. Helms' attack TUNIS - Algerian security forces shot to death 49 armed fundamentalist Muslim rebels last week in 12 areas across Algeria, the official Algerian WASHINGTON, D.C. — President bodyguard if he visited North tread carefully to avoid further Sens. Phil Gramm of Texas and news agency APS said, quoting security officials. There was no mention Bill Clinton was surprisingly con­ Carolina military bases and seemed damage. The confrontation also Robert Dole of Kansas and Rep. of causalities among security forces. trolled and icy last week when he even more angry that Senate gave Democrats ammunition for Newt Gingrich of Georgia. Among those slain were two militants under death sentence who were reacted to Sen. Jesse Helms' attacks Republican leaders didn't rush to future political fights. "I would hope that (Clinton) freed by armed guerrillas in a raid last March on a high security prison, on his status as the military's com­ castigate the senator. The senator issued a statement, would feel that all Americans want the statement said. mander-in-chief. Helms' decision to pick a fight not quite an apology, and restated to respect and honor the president More than 60 armed militants have been officially reported slain every Clinton's ire was nowhere in evi­ with Clinton isn't an auspicious qualms about Clinton's "record on and that they want to welcome their week since the end of October when President Liamine Zeroual blamed dence, though he did gingerly chal­ beginning of the administration's draft avoidance, with his stand on president to their community and Muslim militants' leaders for the failure of a dialogue aimed at trying to lenge the North Carolina Republi­ relationship with important chair­ homosexuals in the military and their neighborhood any time he stop the country's three year-old civil strife. can's future chairmanship of the men of the new Republican-con­ with the declining capability of wishes to come and visit," Foreign Relations Committee. trolled Congress. America's armed forces." Gingrich, the future House speaker, "The president oversees the for­ Privately, Clinton advisers did Helms called his remarks a mis­ said following Helms' comments. Clinton to 'liberate eign policy of the United States, not seem displeased with Helms' take, but did not apologize for Dole made it clear the president and the Republicans will decide in outbursts. From their perspective, a them. "is welcome to come to any state." national government' whom they will repose their trust Republican acting intemperately Sen. Chris Dodd, a Conneticut Dole, Gingrich and other Rep­ and confidence," the president said and the president responding rea­ Democrat and Foreign Relations ublicans now have to decide how to WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Clinton, taking up the conservative unemotionally as his top aides sonably was the perfect way to start Committee member who is seeking handle Helms without seeming to theme of "nobody wants government on our backs," said Friday it was looked on. off the new balance of power in Senate leadership said, "There was aid Clinton. time to liberate the federal government of the control of special interests. White House aids were furious Washington. a very clear mandate for change Clinton's aides are waiting to see Trying to deal with the election results that turn control of both the with Helms' latest volley, a sugges- Helms' comments forced his own with the results of Election Day. whether Helms' GOP leaders will Senate and the house over to Republicans when the new Congress opens tion that Clinton would need a party leadership to squirm and (Helms) doesn't seem to know deny him the Foreign Relations in January, Clinton used his national radio address to stress his own what country he is living in. This Committee chairmanship, an attempts to bring about change. isn't a 'banana republic.'" unlikely prospect that would fur­ "We're making great changes in our government," Clinton said. "It's Republicans focus Among those who broke ranks ther strain political equilibrium. smaller, it's more effective, but there is still more to be done before we lib­ with the North Carolinan Republi­ "That's a decision for them to erate our national government from the stranglehold of special interests." cans were fellow GOP-members make, not me," Clinton said. Jurors question legal points on economic issues LOS ANGELES — The prospective juror scratched his head when asked Republicans who will take con­ President Clinton, whose top News on this page has been pro­ if he understood that O.J. Simpson was presumed innocent. trol of the Senate in January decid­ achievement in the 103rd Congress vided by the Washington Times "I really don't get it," the man confessed. "I think he should be required ed last week to put economic issues was passage of a five-year, $500 Subscription Service. Stories to prove his innocence." ahead of more divisive social con­ billion deficit-reduction package. were compiled and edited by Judge Lance A. Ito has expressed concern that 95 percent of prospective cerns on their legislative agenda. "There is a general consensus Jason G. Ciendenin, World News Simpson jurors disagreed with the presumption of innocence and the pros­ Heading the list will be a bal­ that we ought to focus on the eco­ Editor; Fenri$4@AO^com> ecutions burden of proof - the requirement that the state prove a defendant anced-budget amendment to the nomic issues ... to change the size, guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Constitution, also the top priority role, and scope of government," of the incoming House Republican says Sen. Connie Mack, a majority. Republican from Florida. "We're DO YOU KNOW? 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•••"••••••••••""••• r--.r-••..-. Editorial ... Where the spirit of the Lord is, there is Liberty. II Corinthians 3:17 Students must show concern for activities Most of tbc students on campus now are either sophomores or fresh­ men. As such, most of the student body probably does not know that David's Place used to show $1 movies. Most students do not know they are missing those wacky SGA skits that used to be performed during SGA chapels. The '50s parties have also met their demise. Most recently, on-campus plays, except those by the Kings Players, have gone, too. The truth is, many events held on campus have gone the way of the dinosaur. Students without transportation depended heavily on these rnucho-close-to-the-dorm activities for turn Some of it can be explained by good, old American supply and demand. Some of these AWOL activities, though, are truly missed. So whose fault is It that these types of things are gone? It hardly mat­ ters. What does matter is that, if students enjOy something that is going On now* they should be sure to express their support for it. History reveals Federal money proves to be how some activities, even some popular ones, tend to slip away in the night. Thankfully, some other activities such as Monday night football par­ ties. Homecoming bonfires and Christmas Coffee Houses have partially no solution to education reform tilled the void. Students must express interest in these and other current Editor's note: This is the third of a three- forcing cultural diver­ activities to give them a chance for survival. part series on the decline of American sity into the class­ Students would do well to drop a note — or even a phone call — to public education. This part will focus on rooms. "Government regulation Student Life and let them know what they are doing that you particular-^ the intervention of the federal govern­ And while these of public education has ment in American public schools. ly like. programs are being William F. Buckley recenUy quoted a sta­ instilled in die name led to a bureaucratic Certainly, the faculty and administration will not stay up late worry­ tistic which shows that the the states experi­ of reform for our pub­ system which has proven ing because the student body allows certain activities to die out and now encing the lowest federal spending rates, lic schools, educa­ to be a major downfall to boast of the highest test scores. tional leaders quickly must sit in DeMoss counting ceiling tiles. College students are old: the public school enough to take the initiative to make it known what they want to stay. What does this statistic prove? refute any statements Obviously, it shows that the amount of which claim that SHANNON D. system." So, students should make their voices heard; to do otherwise can lead money government spends on education has there is a problem HARRINGTON to a positively boring state of affairs. And, for the earless, it leads to a sig­ absolutely nothing to do with the quality of with public schools. ^" nificantly more substantial walk. education students receive. When former presidents Ronald Reagan appeared, I had my doubts about all the talk The preceding observation can be taken and George Bush addressed the problems pbout mediocrity and decline. The conclu- for what its worth, but it is only one factor facing American public education, educa­ IS of die Bell commission simply didn't showing the inefficiency of a government- tional leaders denied these problems. ring true to my experiences as an educator, Military should be the run educational system. If government While, on the other hand, these same lead­ as a parent...." spending programs fail to increase the ers began to support die solutions to the Bracey continues justifying his point. He competency of American students, men very problems they claimed did not exist. says that, in fact, die state of our schools is last budget item to cut America needs to find another solution. In 1983, the National Commission on not so bad. "High school graduation rates Government regulation of public educa­ Excellence in Education (NCEE), prompt­ are at an all-time high (83 percent)," tion has led to a bureaucratic system which ed by President Reagan and established by Bracey says. "U.S. military units are caught in the early stages of a downward spi­ has proven to be a major downfall to the Terrel H. Bell, revealed the sad state of our But, public education cannot be measured ral that shows no prospect of easing." public school system. public education through a series of studies. by graduation rates alone. The problem lies These grave words were written to the Pentagon by Rep. Floyd Also, special interest groups such as the The results, which were published in a not with the number of diplomas being dis­ Spence, the incoming (no pun intended) House Armed Services chair­ National Eduation Association and the report titled "A Nation at Risk," sparked a tributed, but the level of competency those graduates attain. man. They were inspired by the news that three army divisions had fallen American Civil Liberties Union have cor­ panic over the poor education system. rupted the system by pushing programs However, many respected leaders chal­ It is the cold reality of uVse statistics that to their lowest readiness level in 12 years due to budget shortages. such as outcome-based education and lenged the findings of die NCEE. Gerald W. the NEA and the Department of Education A USA Totlay article quoted unnamed army officials saying the units school curriculum "reform" which features Bracey of the NEA wrote in die October, are overlooking. And it is this neglect of show a "significant decrease in flexibility and increase in vulnerability.1' die psuedo-disciplines of multiculturalism 1991, issue of Phi Delta Kappan, "From fact that causes diem to fail miserably at Defense Department officials assured Americans that the units that are and "new" American history standards, die moment that "A Nation at Risk" leading our public schools. deployed first to trouble spots do not suffer from alack of training and maintenance. Defense Secretary William Perry claimed that missions tp Haiti, Rwanda and Kuwait were responsible for the cash shortfall. Don't trivialize the Constitution: However, shouldn't the army budget some money for occasional mis­ sions like those described? And suppose a major conflict (such as a Korean War) breaks out? Would America have to send undertrained Keep 'prayer in schools' in bill troops into battle, or would she simply have to watch the crisis from the sideline? Neither option is particularly savory. Looming on the horizon of the ment status. against the Supreme Court building in frus­ Republican Congress sunrise is the recur­ We realize that budget cuts must come from every section of the fed* The First Amend­ tration? Let us hope not. March around it ring issue of prayer in schools. It exists as a ment, from which the for seven consecutive days, then watch it eral budget, including defense, in order to whittle away at the annual proposed amendment to the U.S. whole debate arises, crumble? That's a different dispensation. deficit. But surely military readiness shouldn't see cuts that hamper Constitution. It has existed that way for speaks in sweeping No. There are the less sexy but more last­ national security while questionable domestic programs are left intact years, but this kind of reform should not generalities about re­ ing changes that need to be accomplished. come through a constitutional amendment. ligious freedom (and First among them is to continue to work to There are more appropriate means to get freedom of the press). elect political leaders who will uphold around the Supreme Court. Prayer in schools — Christian values and propositions (for bills) JCtb^rty (£ljampt0tt Liberty Champion Policies Voluntary prayer in schools is a good though a good cause MARK like voluntary school prayer. Box 20000 Liberty University thing, even aside from the obvious reason — cannot compare in HASKEW This change in Congress and the White Lynchburg, VA 24506-8001 The Liberty Champion encourages for prayer. It is a reminder to students that importance. It is like House will produce more conservative jus­ (804) 582-2124 members of the community to submit let­ there is a God watching over their actions the Earth next to the sun, or more accurate­ tices who hopefully will introduce a return ters to the editor on any subject. and thoughts. It can begin to add a sense of ly, a small puppy next to its mother. to more faithful renditions of constitutional Shannon D. Harrington Jason Christofi Letters should not exceed 400 words and values and morals to the vacuous environ of interpretation. Much progress has already Editor in Chief Photography Editor Prayer in schools is a single issue; laws must be typed and signed. Letters appearing the public schools. deal with those. Democratic principles been made, both in the Court and now in Timothy J. Gibbons Todd Hirshman in die Liberty Forum do not necessarily rep­ However, the Supreme Court has been the belong as amendments. Furthermore, if by Congress. Continuing that success is all News Editor Graphics Editor resent die views of the Champion's editor­ prayer-in-school bugaboo during the last 30 some long shot school prayer does dial is needed. ial board or Liberty University. years or so. More or less consistently, the become an amendment, the "Change the A second necessity to lasting change is Mark Haskew Deborah Hoffer Also, all articles, except editorials, bear liberal bent of the court has produced a Constitution!" attitude that this would need for Christians to continually trumpet the Opinion Editor Amy Leach the endorsement of the auUior, solely. number of disconcerting rulings against any would probably introduce all types of less- truth about die United States' judicial Todd Metzgar All material submitted becomes the prop­ type of religious expression in the schools. momentous amendment attempts. Wailing legacy of protecting and advancing Amy Morris Assistant Graphics erty of the Liberty Champion. The The last eight to 10 years have seen some periods for handguns might show up, and Christian ideals. Editors Eeature Editor Champion reserves the right to accept, victorious signals, but certainly not in all proposed amendments against background The false "separation of church and reject, or edit any letter received, according Joshua Cooley Susan Vannaman cases. The 1992 ruling banning prayer at checks could run in the same vein. state" idea that is so accepted by the public- Sports Editor Ad Production to the Champion slylebook and taste. The graduation ceremonies is a sad example. Unfortunately, this brings the argument is a major reason the Supreme Court jus­ Manager deadline lor letters is noon, Thursday. It seems that more congressional laws back to where it started: how to enact tices (who do know better) can get away Joanna Tedder Please address all letters to "liditor, the will also meet their unhappy fates before the prayer in schools. willi their anti-Christian rulings. Copy Editor Ann Wharton Champion" and drop them off in D1I 113 inimical Court, which has wrongly inter­ There is always the option of impeaching It is slow change, but it seems to be the Faculty Advisor or mail to: Liberty Champion, Liberty preted the Constitution for most of this cen­ uncooperative justices. A conservative only acceptable way. Only Christian Kim Matherley University, Box 20000, Lynchburg, VA tury. A trump card is needed to get around Congress heightens that possibility, but not involvement in the everyday pace of soci­ Chantelle Pitts Linda Elliott 24506-8001. this judicial veto. So, is the constitutional enough. Only one justice has ever faced ety will change the nation. Research and Advertising Director The Champion is distributed every amendment the only choice left to ramrod impeachment, and he survived the attempt. The Constitution protects Christian free­ Distribution Tuesday while school is in session. The Ally son Goodman voluntary prayer into schools? Anyway, that resort is usually left for cor­ doms well enough already. Christians must opinions expressed here do not necessarily Michelle Fannin Asst. Eaculty It shouldn't be. Prayer in schools is a rupt justices, not unsympathetic ones. reclaim their rights Uiiough bringing right Asst. Copy Editor Advisor represent the views of Liberty University. good tiling, but it doesn't deserve amend- So what's left to do? Fly a small airplane constitutional interpretation to light. Tuesday, November 29, 1994 Liberty Champion, Page 7

Proposition 187's opponents forget what illegal' means

By BETSY OOTEN illegally crossed by Mexican nationals. The Champion Reporter high cost of identifying and deporting ille­ gals has proven enough of a barrier to ren­ On Election Day, Californians voted for der that course of action ineffective. Proposition 187, which denies various gov­ Proposition 187 aims to deal with the root *V\fcefd ernment programs to illegal aliens, estimat­ of the problem and eliminate the incentive ed to be 1.4 million strong there. for illegal immigration altogether. After years of problems with illegal Think about it. If an immigrant comes to : ' i igrants, California finally balked at the Proposition 187. America illegally, he cannot legally work. ral government's demands that state Illegal immigrants have no labor rights in Why should he risk deportation by working a\ j>ayers continue to offer welfare, educa­ America. They are illegal. But, of course on the black market if he can live off gov­ tion and health care to illegal immigrants, the Mexican government would support ernment subsidies? Californians have reclaimed their bor­ U.S. handouts to its citizens. Taxpayers cannot sustain this kind of ders, and rightfully so. Americans cannot Also in Mexico, 40 masked men protest­ dependence indefinitely. The White House be expected to support immigrants who ed Proposition 187 outside a McDonald's in does not need to commission a study, and refuse to enter the country legally so they Mexico City. economists do not need to form a coalition are able to work and support themselves. "Yankee, go home!" they chanted, in to issue a report. Illegal immigrants cost It is only this specific group of immi­ front of the Mexican-owned and operated money. Any simple-minded person can see . * * * grants — illegal — against which restaurant the problem. Proposition 187 is directed. The scene must have been humorous. Even some Americans, though, claim that One wonders, then, on what basis it can Mexicans demanding that Americans go Proposition 187 is a violation of the immi­ protect Americans. ple of how American citizens ought to be so hotly debated as a violation of rights. home?! Perhaps the protesters were hopeful grants' constitutional rights. What constitu­ Proposition 187 does just that. It protects reclaim their power in government. The Mexican government officially illegals, now despondent about the free tional rights do they have? hardworking, taxpaying Americans from Government "by the people" is one of the opposes the measure. handouts that no longer await them across The first words of the Constitution are being gouged by people who do not even aspects that makes America so enticing to "Mexico is (committed) to defending the the California border. clear: "We the people of the United States respect this country's provisions for immi­ outsiders. When we lose that, what will wc human and labor rights of Mexican immi­ That is precisely the point of Proposition of America. .." gration. Americans who commit illegal have to offer people who legally enter our grants in the U.S.," said Mexican President 187: to discourage illegal immigration. The Constitution was not written to pro­ actions are not rewarded. land searching for opportunity rather than Carlos Salinas de Gortari in reference to U.S.-Mexican borders have long been tect illegal immigrants. It was written to California's initiative is just one exam­ a handout? Society should regain fear of God Liberty Forum By BRENT TRIMBLE ciful way each year? What has desensitized question as to how a mother could murder Champion Reporter the world to such an extent to allow this to her own children by saying, "Well, it hap­ happen as well? pens in the animal kingdom, and man is What would possess a young mother to Partly to blame is the autonomous soci­ an animal." Calvinism has its roots strap her two small sons in an auto and ety in which we desire to live, devoid of Has the »ictui£auoh oi our society been drive them into a lake, subsequently personal responsibility and unfettered by completed? Has God been effectively drowning them? actually being responsible for another life. purged from every facet so that the pseudo- firmly planted in Bible Even the most jaded of reporters winced But, after all, isn't the ultimate responsi­ scientist can explain our behavior as "mere­ inwardly when reporting on this gut- bility of all to care for and nurture the one ly animalistic," effectively categorizing us EDITOR: would be saved at all (Romans 9:11-18). wrenching story. The nation scorns the that cannot care for himself, whether an as nothing more than complex animals? It is only by His unlimited grace and mother with righteous indignation, citing infant, child, elderly or terminally ill per­ As much as some desire this classifica­ The very word "Calvinism" sends the unconditional election that any are chosen the unequivocal invisible bond present son? From where has the idea come that we tion, we cannot be equally labeled. The natural mind racing. Any who have been unto salvation. between a mother and a child that would can empower ourselves to dispose of these uncivilized behavior manifesting itself in driven by the Holy Spirit to study the To save His chosen from their sin, God seem to prevent this sort of atrocity. "unwanted" people, hindrances to our own our society today can be best explained by a Word of God inevitably meet this doctrine provided Christ to redeem us from iniqui­ Apparently, in this case the bond was sev­ progress as individuals? passage written 2,000 years ago. which wages war against the deep-rooted ty and reconcile us to Himself (Titus 2:14, ered, allowing for the seemingly unnatural It comes from the lack of a fear of God. "This know also, that in the last days per­ sin of man: pride. The exaltation of self is Romans 5:10). The oblation of Christ was act to take place. The ultimate atrocity has been the embrace ilous times shall come. For men shall be the wrecking ball which destroys the a sufficient atonement for those whom He Though bombarded with scenarios of of the man-centered philosophy which lovers of their own selves, covetous, boast­ magnificent glory and honor of God and died (John 17:1-11, Isaiah 53:5-11). His this and other "unnatural" acts through the states that man is the center of his own uni­ ers, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to par­ ultimately undermines His sovereignty. sacrifice procured everything necessary offerings of Hollywood, America was, at verse, who therefore is able to dictate who ents, unthankful, unholy, without natural The manifest darkness and disdain for the for salvation. His intercession secures the least for an instant, still able to differentiate is to live and who isn't. With the erosion of affection" (II Timothy 3:1-3). truth that is prevalent in this age necessi­ fulfillment of its effects upon those par­ 'he two ;ind s:iy. "Wait! We are a civilized this fear of God, the deterioration of the The behavior of some members of our tates some illumination, to dispel error takers of the covenant (Hebrews 9:11-28, •tv. .. civ ..onate people. This sort respect for the sanctity of human life was society is nothing new and can be easily and to establish truth. Therefore, let us 7:25,8:10-12). .n ..-img cic.\.:.:;\ : ippen around here!" and is inevitable. explained prophetically. The question is, do turn to the light At the appointed hour, God removes But what of the millions of unborn who A psychoanalyst on a talk show panel, we, as individuals and as a society, desire God, due to His creating and sustaining our hearts of stone, creates one afresh and are summarily put to death in a no less mer­ the "calm within the storm," answered the to change? of every existing thing elicits the right to turns our will to follow Him freely demand perfect obedience and complete (Ezekiel 36:26,27). He grants repentance submission to His person (Psalms 33:6-9; (Acts 5:31) and gives faith (Ephesians Students must practice civic duties I Peter 1:15,16). Man, left alone, is dead 2:8-10, Acts 13:48). This is accomplished in his sin (Ephesians 2:1), straying far by His Spirit (I Peter 1:2) who births us is sad that we find it so easy to deny our­ point where no one cares enough to run for from God (Isaiah 53:6), producing into the Kingdom (John 3:3-8), cleanses By TOM INKEL selves the advantages of political action, office! This writer ran for freshman class absolutely no good thing (Isaiah 64:6). our evil consciences (Hebrews 10:12), Champion Reporter not to mention the chance to learn political president in hopes of representing well over We know that all men have sinned and guides and keeps us as children of In the excitement of the recent national responsibility. 2,000 young people, a number double the (Romans 3:23), they are unable to com­ God for eternity (Romans 8:14). elections and the days leading to the rally­ Students stand to gain much by involve­ population of his hometown. Now the prehend anything for God (I Corinthians Mr. Schwartz's articles have been very ing of the conservatives to capture ment in their own Student Government thought comes to mind that the position 2:10), and indeed, unregenerate men much appreciated by some. I am very Congress, the students of Liberty were Association. There is little or no other pro­ would have meant little or nothing to any­ stand at enmity against God (Romans grateful for his brave stance on such an urged time and again to do their part: vote. vision for students to modify Liberty policy one but his mother. 8:7,8). Unbelievers are slaves to sin eternally significant issue. From many professors came the admoni­ and rules. Only through the SGA do the stu­ Complaints about rules and regulations (Romans 6:16-20) and obedient disciples However, Calvinism is not inherently tion, "Don't forget your civil responsibili­ dents have an official voice and the chance are more common than leaves on the ground of the devil (John 8:44,2 Timothy 2:20). concerned with the age of accountability. ty!" The feeling persisted that the fate of to recommend changes in the Liberty Way. and are often considerably more colorful. Yet God provides good news! From It is about God, who created a people to this country could rest on the skinny shoul­ With the apparatus in place, every person Yet it, is difficult to justify this when, in all eternity past God sovereignly predestined experience his blessings, molding them ders of Freshman John from Oklahoma and on campus has the ability to make his voice good conscience, it must be admitted that certain individuals to obtain salvation into His image. his vote for truth, justice and the American known in the true democratic spirit, not to the most direct method of rectification has according to His will (Ephesians 1:5,11) Dare we question Him? Let us praise way. And yet, a few weeks before this time mention the true American spirit of com­ been ignored. For those of you who remain apart from any foreseen faith, works, or Him, not deny Him. of momentous civic duty, Freshman John plaint In addition, it is often only through unperturbed, has it occurred to you that merit (Ephesians 2:8-10, John 1:12, 13). skipped his own class elections in favor of the SGA representatives and senators that your hall senator has been voting and Without this act of God's mercy, none SEAN K. HIGGTNS an early lunch with Girlfriend Jane...along information on changes and possible proposing in your name all this time? with 24 out of every 25 students on campus. changes in policy can be learned. How Self-help, responsibility and common What kind of impression does it give many terrific ideas have died in the Senate sense all demand that there be action. Take Palestinians are people, too when only 200 of the 5,000 students sitting through lack of popular and public support? it, now. Find out who your hall senator or EDITOR: five percent are the extreme groups as in front of Dr. Falwell voted in their own If student interest and involvement grew, commuter representative is. Tell him what We are responding to the article that we've mentioned before. school elections, just days before his speech the SGA would be more efficient more you think and make him more accountable appeared in last week's Champion. We are You also focused on the death of the on the importance of being politically active and in better standing with the to his constituents. Keep the process in Palestinian Arabs, and we have a right to Israelis at the hands of Palestinians. Well, involved? For the eight positions open in all administration. mind, and next time you and your friends the land of Israel, also. what about the suffering of the four classes, only five people ran, four of This issue goes beyond mere self-gain or find a cause, tell your senator. Action We Palestinians have lived there since Palestinians for 46 years under Israeli them for the two freshmen positions. self-help. Look at the facts. Lack of interest and interest from the people are the stuff our ancestor Ishmael settled in Canaan, injustice? If we were to begin to tell you This isn't just embarrassing; this is sad. It slows and short-circuits the process to the of democracy. and we still live there today. And we of incidents and war crimes commited know that we can co-exist with the Jews against us Palestinians, we would be writ­ ~DFL FAUJOEIU- SAYS> \f OC in peace. ing all night Look at the city of Haifa, for example. We believe that your view has been fed Both Arabs and Jews live there together by the media. Since Israel has censored in peace and have hardly ever confronted journalists and reporters, you do not see TAKE/\ 3"WAJ/^ BY one another. what actually goes on. Only when a crime VOTIA)

midcourt. Corey Beck is the Razorback's floor general unit. The Atlantic 10 will not provide any stiff tests. and Steve Wojcieehowski to bolster the backcourt. and a defensive sparkplug. Bill Clinton's team has a i. DUKE. Mike Krzyzewski and the Blue Devils The best program in America will continue to play Columnist picks Final serious mandate when it comes to the tide, have replaced John Wooden and UCLA as the model great basketball in March, 2. MASSACHUSETTS. New England must go program in college basketball. The team dodged 4, INDIANA. Bob Knight continues to be the most Four in college hoops back to Paul Revere, or at least Julius Hrving, to a near fatal bullet over the summer when criticized coach in the business. Me is also one of the recall a time when (he Minutemen had this much Coach K flirted with the NBA, but the Devils greatest to ever walk the sidelines, and this season will College basketball is upon us again even though it firepower. John Calipari is the next great house- appear poised for yet another title run. test his patience with five first-timeplayers . seems like jus-t yesterday when Liberty was less than bold coaching name, while UMass has quietly Seven Final Four appearances in nine seasons The frontcourt is intact with steady Alan Henderson 10 minutes away from shocking the world against averaged 27 wins over the last three seasons, Lou says a lot about a program that never compromis­ (17.8 ppg) and the perimeter shooting of Brian Kvans. North Carolina. Baseball is my passion, yet my Roe (18.6 ppg and 8.3 rebounds) is an AH- es academic integrity to win games. Knight also adds Into the mix the highest-rated prep favorite sport to watch as a l'an is college basketball. Americun at forward, who, along wi Cherokee Parks mast become the ever at Indiana. Andrae Patterson (6 feet, 8 inches) Allow me to glimpse Into the future to preview the sophomore center Marcus Ca pired leader of Duke iu (he post-Grant will be an instant Hoosier superstar. 1995 Final Four in Seattle. gives UMass a formidable front. Hill era, and his tenacity on the floor The lack of leadership in the backcourt wilt be the 1. ARKANSAS. The defending champions lost only Camby (6 feet, 11 inches) .should transcend to bis teammates pivotal factor to gauge Indiana's success. Steve Hart backup guard Roger Crawford, who did not even play played this summer in the without a problem- and Sherron Wilkerson join freshman ('hariie Miller, once the Raxorbacks reached the NCAA regionals. Goodwill Games and should Jeff Capel is in the mold of who is in the mold of Calbert Cheaney, to give Knight Corliss Williamson (20.4 ppg atid 7.7 rebounds) may develop into an NBA lot Jason Kidd as a play maker, and the potential for explosiveness. This is Knight's best be the player of the year in America, but be must show tery pick and a great shot Chris Collins provides outside recruiting job in a long lime and his most athletic team NBA scouts that he can play away from die basket. blocker. shooting punch. ever. Combine the athleticism with tiie perennial Scotty Ttutrman banged home the high-arching shot The Minulemeu must Duke is always at the top of Indiana fundamentals and you get die Final Four. thai sunk Duke in the tide game. He and Williamson overcome past tourna­ the recruiting class, and look Sit back and enjoy what promises to be a great year give Arkansas the best pair of forwards in the game. ment frustrations and do for Ricky Price to replace Hill in college basketball, aud let's hope the Flames can Tfaurman is a direat to hil a shot anytime alter crossing a better job playing as a nicely with Trajan Langdon get back to March Madness. mHHHHHHHHHWWH

Tuesday, November 29, 1994 Liberty Champion, Page 9 LU hockey drills Army, falters against Wolfpack "We came out thinking it was Hulshof said. "I looked at the scor­ By RICH MACLONE Champion Reporter going to be a cake walk, and it was er's sheet, and I couldn't add up all not," Torrence said. of the penalty minutes." The Liberty hockey team came "They really took the body to us, N.C. State's goals, which closed away with a split in its two games and for the first time all year, we the first period and started the sec­ on Friday, Nov. 17 and Saturday, were out-hit. They hit us well and ond, turned out to be the difference Nov. 18, in the Roanoke Civic kind of made us timid." in the game. The Wolfpack scored Center. On Saturday night, LU Goalie Cory Walyuchow also had on a rebound in front of Walyuchow brought out the big guns as it a good performance. The keeper with 27 seconds remaining in the demolished the Army Cadets, 12-4. only allowed two goals on the first period. On Friday, the N.C. State evening. Walyuchow was forced to Darryl Kirby of the Wolfpack Wolfpack fought its way to a 5-2 come up with some big stops at was credited with a fluke goal that victory over the Flames. point-blank range. found the back of the net 26 sec­ LU came out with inspired play Rookie backup goaltender Jason onds into the second period, mak­ on Saturday. The Flames mounted a McArdle saw his first playing time ing the score 3-1. 4-1 first period lead and never of the season, as he relieved "Once they got a lead on us, they looked back. Forward Wade Walyuchow in the third period and frustrated us with a neutral zone Burrows played an impressive stopped two of four shots. trap. We just couldn't move the game, scoring four goals and The game against the Wolfpack puck well at all," Hulshof said. photo by Jason ChrLstofl adding three assists on the night. was chock full of violence on ice. The Wolfpack went up, 4-1, after PUCK MEET NET — Liberty hockey players swarm the North Carolina State goal and put the Teammate Scott Torrence netted The game included a full-fledged Walyuchow coughed up a rebound. puck in during their 5-2 loss to the Wolfpack on Friday, Nov. 18, in the Roanoke Civic Center. a hat trick to complement Burrows. melee halfway through the second Then things started to get nasty. The Flames, who were not as period. Members of both sides were What began as physical play all over the ice, leading to the dis- pretty good guys up until then, to 0-2-1 against North Carolina physical as they were in their game ejected after receiving penalties for turned into a big mess. Tempers missal of more than a half dozen Then that guy went after Justian." State on the season. on Friday against N.C. State, only fighting, roughing and unsports­ flared after an apparent late shot players and more than a half-hour When the smoke finally cleared "I don't think they're really better spent six minutes in the penalty box manlike conduct. delivered by a member of the of penalty minutes. on the evening, the Flames were than us. If we played 10 games, all evening, avoiding the box until "They definitely played chippy Wolfpack to Flame forward Justian "I don't know what happened," defeated, 5-2. we'd win about five of them," the end of the third period. against us," Flames Coach Chris Wylie. Little skirmishes broke out Torrence said. "They played like The loss moved Liberty's record Torrence said. LU ladies sign recruit LU Softball signs nounced Tuesday, Nov. 15. South Carolina, Morehead State, Basketball Bateman joins Julie Bintz and South Alabama and Princeton were Ann Marie Bowdoin, who were also hunting Bateman in the recruit­ 1994's first player both signed to National Letters of ment process. team lands star Intent on Nov. 11, as part of this "I'm really happy about going to By JOSHUA COOLEY year's recruiting class. Liberty," Bateman said. "I feel it's Sports Editor from N.C. Bateman averaged 13 points and the type of school that I really want In only its second year of exis­ By JOSHUA COOLEY 13 rebounds per game last season to attend." tence in the Big South Conference Sports Editor while at the forefront of her team's Bateman earned Conference and NCAA Division I, the Lady ride to a 27-3 record and the 3A Player of the Year and All-Westem Flames Softball program continues Lisa Bateman, a six-foot-two- State Championship. Region Team honors last year. She to bring in big-name players. inch center from Smokey Mountain "Lisa Bateman is a winner," was also an honorable mention Stacy Radulovich, a four-year High School in Silva, N.C, signed a Reeves said. "She has a deep love USA Today All-American. letter-winning outfielder from National Letter of Intent for the for the Lord. She had many other "Lisa contributed a lot to our pro­ Thomwood High in South Holland, 1995-96 academic year to play for opportunities to play at other gram over the last four years," Rick Reeves 111., signed a National Letter of the Lady Flames basketball team, schools, but I'm excited that she Cindy Simmons, Bateman's head Lady Flames Head Coach Intent for the 1995-96 academic Head Coach Rick Reeves an­ chose to play at Liberty." coach at Smokey Mountain, said. year, Head Coach Paul Wetmore announced Thursday, Nov. 17. Basketball Lady Flames "We are very excited about Continued from Page 10 with strong inside play until the Continued from Page 10 out of it." adding a quality player like Stacy to final buzzer. Liberty gained the lead at the our program," Wetmore said. "Her Paul Wetmore team's 88 points. Benton recorded a "Our kids in the second half got a bench and nailed five three-point start, but then lost it with 12:42 left great speed and aggressive play will Softball Head Coach team-high 13 rebounds. wake-up call," Meyer said. "It was field goals. in the first half when Irene Minarz be an asset in the outfield as well as Another key player in the a little heart check early, and they "I'm really not used to shooting dropped in two of her 40 points on on the base paths. percentage to lead her team to state Flames' turnaround, freshman for­ responded with some positive the three," Eaddy said. "My senior the evening, giving the Austrian "She also brings the experience championships in 1990 and 1991. ward Eric Sorenson, came off the results," he continued. year was the first time that I ever team a 14-13 advantage. of playing at the highest level of Thornwood Coach Gary LaGesse bench in the second half and scored Liberty was hit hard and often in shot it. I'm kind of surprised that The Austrians extended that mar­ competition in the Chicago area and called Radulovich a "gamer." 10 of his 15 total points, once net­ the first half, as its defense gave I'm shooting (threes) coming in." gin to four points at 9:31, but that nationally." "She loves to play," he said. "Her ting three consecutive buckets in Finland the opportunity to convert The Lady Flames may not have was the most Liberty would trail by. The Chicago Sun-Times report­ head-first slides have become a the fourth and fifth minutes of the six three-pointers which were a been ready for the defense that the The Lady Flames snatched the lead ed: "She has tremendous range in trademark of her aggressive play. second half after Liberty took the constant thorn in the Flames' side Austrian National Team threw at back with 6:22 left in the first half the outfield and is an outstanding Her arm is strong and accurate and lead on an Aluma jumper with for most of the night. them — a zone which caused some when Stinnett buried a three-point­ baserunner." will complement any outfield." 15:28 to go. Finland's six-foot-six-inch for­ problems throughout the game for er to give LU a 21-20 lead. Radulovich notched a .446 over­ Radulovich is planning to major Meyer said Sorenson was "very, ward, Pasi Riiheld, nailed six of the LU. Liberty faced zone defenses LU held the Austrian Nationals at all batting average at Thornwood in either psychology or physical very positive in terms of interject­ Finnish team's nine total treys. only two times out of its 28 games bay the rest of the game for the win. while posting a .913 stolen base therapy at Liberty. ing some energy." Riiheld scored a game-high 26 last year. The Flames won the game in the points on the night. "We really weren't ready for (the early stages of the second half after Finland roared to a 14-point lead zone), but I thought the kids did r \ LAKEWOOD Aluma's and Sorenson's heroics by 11:13 in the first half with well- pretty well," Head Coach Rick LIBERTY EMERGENCY BAPTIST CHURCH M£L vaulted LU ahead for good. Liberty rounded play from the perimeter Reeves said. SERVICES METROPOLITAN LIBERTY CRIME LINE LYNCHBURG CHAPTER took the lead on Aluma's jumper, and in the paint. LU's 16 first-half The Lady Flames, however, over­ DR. DAVID A. HOAGLAND, Liberty Emergency Services is AMERICAN RED CROSS 53-51, and eventually jumped to a turnovers further fueled Finland. came the zone with their long-range PASTOR offering, on an on going basis, The holiday season is upon us. Good will 12-point lead at 10:42. Aluma and Dixon led LU to a Ue shooting. "You're definitely going REWARDS UP TO $1000 Momin and joy will abound and we will all be /"7T\N. 9 Worship 11:00 a.m. busy trying to fulfill the wishes and wants The Flames, although allowing score three times in the first half's to see (three-pointers) a lot," school bill credit for information rj Sunday scnool 9:4b a.m. of our loved ones. Shopping, cooking, Finland to come within nine points last three minutes before Finland Reeves said. 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imm^m^a^» Page 10, Liberty Champion Tuesday, November 29, 1994 Cross country runner MSlf flST&B^Bf finds happiness in feet before making Lynchburg, Va„ his By JOSHUA COOLEY Sports Editor collegiate home. Brandeis University, UNC MEANS LOW PRICES! Not many people would consider Wilmington, William and Mary and spending a day running up and several small schools in New York down hills, over rocks, through the were also among the institutions to woods and in the mud very much follow Bill. fun. Well, senior Ahtesham "Bill" "It's one of the toughest decisions RIPE Khan does. of your life," he said about choos­ In fact, Bill, a senior cross coun­ ing a college. "I had to leave it in try and track runner from Syracuse, God's hands and let him guide my N.Y., has been doing it since the path, because running can be done eighth grade. anywhere. I wasn't worried about However, his love of cross coun­ that but for good education." BANANAS try, which began in eighth grade Bill knows without a doubt that didn't exactly come about in a nor­ he chose the right school. mal way. "The first time I visited (LU), I "I went out for the tennis team, knew — I had a peace in my heart but tennis wasn't until the spring — that this is the place where I season," Bill said. "So one of the wanted to be," he said. "Here, I Bill Khan coaches said, 'Come out for cross knew it wasn't heaven on earth, but LU Cross Country Runner country, and it will get you in shape at least I would be taught right from for tennis in the spring.' After that, I wrong, and not just to have that "Up in Syracuse, I run at a lot of never went back to tennis." embedded for the years I'm here, parks, and it's just relaxing. You He has been running over the but for the years down the road." just get away from everything. You river and through the woods ever Liberty is not heaven on earth, get away from civilization, more or since. Besides tennis, there is but the cross country team and its less. So many things go in and out another thing that the athlete has coaches must get the feeling every of your mind," he continued. FRESH "W8* SELECTEDVARIET1ES never gone back to — his native now and then that heaven is smiling Bill hopes that these serene jogs country of Pakistan. upon the Pakistanian runner. and his experience on Liberty's SEAFOOD The runner spent the first seven Bill has finished higher than any team will spill over into life after years of his life in his homeland of his teammates in every meet this graduation so that he can continue LB. before coming to the States. year, even placing first overall at to run competitively. SALAD 1.99 ^D U9 That explains why "Bill" doesn't the Ron Hopkins Memorial/Liberty He mentioned interest in an orga­ exactly sound like it fits with the Invitational on Oct. 15. nization called the Syracuse Track SELECTED VARIETIES rest of his name. It's actually just He isn't worried about individual Club as one possibility. short for "William," his middle finishes, though, as much as he is "I'm taking it one day at a time," name. about the team's productivity. he said. "The biggest thing is con­ "('Bill') is just easier on my "I don't care if our guys beat me sistency right now and not to get teachers," he said. "But a lot of my as long as we don't let any other sick of it." friends who have gotten to know person beat us," he said. Judging from Bill's performance on LU's team this year, he is far SNAPPLE me over the years — if they want to However, Bill does not just run pick me out of a crowd — they say, for the competition. There's much from an apathetic attitude. So what 'Hey, Ahtesham!'" more, in his mind, to this sport in does he attribute this success to? After acquiring the love for run­ which each foot pounds the uneven "The tenacity of my teammates," ning, Bill continued to compete ground for miles. he said. "This season, I've had to through high school. Eventually, "It's more or less a sense of really, really hang on to them in BEVERAGES more than 10 schools jumped into accomplishment for each day I workouts. They're always ahead of the recruitment hunt for him. run," Bill explained. "After a long me. You don't get an easy day out He narrowed the list down to run, I'm sweating profusely. It feels there," he continued. three schools — N.C. State, the like I actually did something rather Easy or not, Bill makes cross University of Ohio and Liberty — than just logging around. country look like a run in the park. Vikes, Redskins to triumph By JOSH HOWE New York Giants at Cleveland 16 Champion Reporter Browns. Look for Cleveland to OZ. QUICK continue to make its strong surge Now that the playoffs are on the toward the playoffs. Browns by 8. SELECTED VARIETIES 6PK.120Z.CANS doorstep, the "men" have been New York Jets at New England seperated from the "boys." PICKS Patriots. With Bledsoe and Esiason Chicago Bears at Minnesota running the controls, look for a KEEBLER P.C. SOFT Vikings. Chicago will have its yet another NFC East team. high-scoring affair. Pats by 5. hands full with a stingy underrated Cowboys by 10. Pittsburgh Steelers at 0'BOISIES 60Z. DRINKS .EA. Viking defense. Vikings by 4. .99 Green Bay Packers at Detroit Cincinatti Bengals. The Steelers .79 Arizona Cardinals at Houston Lions. The question of whether or could have their hands full with this TRY OUR HARRIS TEETER Oilers. "The House of Pain" has not Barry Sanders can break team. Steelers by 3. NEW HOUDAY been a tough place for opponents in through the Pack's front will be the Washington Redskins at FLAVORS past seasons, but not in this one. difference in this one. Lions by 1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This is •PEPPERMINT ICE CREAM Cardinals by 3. •PUMPKIN PIE Indianapolis Colts at Seattle not a game that will be tops on •EGG NOG Atlanta Falcons at San Seahawks. Colts running back viewing lists. Redskins by 4. •SPUMONI Francisco 49ers. Look for Andre Marshall Faulk will continue to Buffalo Bills at Miami Rison to have a bigger game than make a statement for Rookie of the Dolphins. This Bills team is not the first meeting, but the outcome Year. Seahawks by 3. looking like the same team it was a HALF will be the same. 49ers by 6. New Orleans Saints at Los year ago. Dolphins by 7. GAL Dallas Cowboys at Angeles Rams. With running backs Los Angeles Raiders at San Philadelphia Eagles. Dallas will Jerome Bettis and Mario Bates Diego Chargers. The Raiders' one- LOW PRICES GREAT VALUES once again prove it is the "class" of going head to head, this should be a dimensional offense will not get at the division, as it should conquer close one. Rams by 2. them far in this one. Chargers by 2. Sports Schedul • ••••• • Men's Basketball Then, the Lady Flames Classic, will be held at 8 p.m. on The Flames will play at in-state rival Virginia Friday, Dec. 2, and 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3, in the Commonwealth on Wednesday, Nov. 30, at 7:30 p.m. Vines Center. On Saturday, Dec. 3, the team will host Western Hockey Michigan in the Vines Center at 7:30 p.m. The Flames hockey team will battle N.C. State at the Women's Basketball Roanoke Civic Center on Friday, Dec. 2, at 10:30 p.m. CAFFEINE FREE COKE, The Lady Flames will battle North Carolina A & T The squad will then face Virginia Tech at the Roanoke away on Wednesday, Nov. 30, at 6 p.m. Civic Center on Sunday, Dec. 4, at 8:30 p.m. WHITE COTTONELLE CAFFEINE FREE DIET COkE, Flames Scoreboar BATH TISSUE COKE OR DIET COKE

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