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Scholars Crossing 1994 -- 1995 Liberty University School Newspaper 11-29-1994 11-29-94 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 12, Issue 12) Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/paper_94_95 Recommended Citation "11-29-94 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 12, Issue 12)" (1994). 1994 -- 1995. 12. https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/paper_94_95/12 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.