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10-23-90 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 8, Issue 9)

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Liberty University, Lynchburg, Va. Tuesday, October 23,1990 Vol. 8, No. 9 Champion exclusive: New Age movement surfaces in Virginia By MICHAEL POST children."Also, the Fort-Myers The community is not limited to Champion Reporter News-Press (Fort Myers, Fla.) de­ students of yoga but invites anyone The fictional small town of Ashton, scribed him: "The saffron-garbed who is a "sincere seeker of peace." which serves as the battlefield for monk who consecrated a generation, Yogaville residents live by the phi­ spiritual warfare in Frank Peretti's when he opened the Woodstock music losophy: "Truth is one, paths are bestselling book, This Present festival with a plea for peace and many." The goal of the different Darkness, may have materialized love." paths (religions), according to Swami here in central Virginia. Since the Woodstock festival failed Satchidananda, is to "keep the mind The rural county of Buckingham, to realize his dream of an approaching clean and calm." located 50 miles from the LU campus, Utopia on earth, he has spent his time Yoga is the main medium through is the site of a fast-growing Yogaville working with various religious lead­ which they worship. Several meth­ community where residents who ers to advance the ecumenical move­ ods of yoga are practiced from Hatha worship the "Universal Light" have ment. Yoga (physical posture, breathing built a shrine to house altars for 10 of Photographs in the Display Hall, practices) to Japa Yoga (repetition of the world's major religions. located just outside die shrine, show a sound vibration). The daily sched­ The community, called Satchidan- him with religious leaders, such as ule for full-time followers calls for anda Ashram-Yogaville, is named Pope John Paul II and the Rev. Robert approximately 10 hours of yoga be­ after the spiritual leader and founder, Schuller. He is also shown preaching ginning at 5 a.m. the Rev. Sri Swami Satchidananda. at the Moscow Baptist Church on The village was designed by Swami Although the reverend has kept a Ascension Day, May 1985. Satchidananda to be a spiritual sanc­ relatively low profile in the United The Yogaville community, dedi­ tuary for some of the world's major States, he is acknowledged as per­ cated in 1986, is composed of be­ religions, including Hinduism, haps the greatest living saint in India tween 80 and 100 residents who vary Judaism, Islam, Sikhism, Buddhism, today. in their commitment level to the prac­ Taoism, Shinto, African Religions, He was a driving force behind the tice of yoga. Twenty- six members Native American Religions and Woodstock festival held in upstate Christianity as the major religions. have made formal commitment to The LOTUS shrine in Buckingham is a five-year old lead to the truth. Pictured is a view of the shrine New York. He has been dubbed "the spiritual life as monks and nuns (called gathering place for people who believe that all paths from a stone gate on the grounds^ guru emeritus of the flower "Swamis"). See Shrine, Page 12 b WchMlPott LU junior complains Life Chain: of porn in N.J. town Pro-life advocates unite in fight for the unborn By BEN LaFROMBOIS die type of material described in me By DOUGLAS R. DEMPSEY Champion Reporter statute. It is very obvious tiiat it will Campus News Editor Guy Redmer, an LU junior, has fall under the definition of pornogra­ filed a complaint in his home state of phy in the statute. The materials are A small stretch of Rivermont New Jersey to stop the sale of pornog­ offensive to me. We're not just talk­ Avenue was transformed into a mir­ raphy in two local stores. ing Playboy. We're talking hard-core acle mile Sunday afternoon as ap­ A New Jersey statute states mat pornography." proximately 2,000 pro-life demon­ individuals "distributing, renting or According to the Oaklyn newspa­ strators lined both sides of the street, exhibiting" material tiiat "lacks seri­ per The Courier-Post Dispatch, the denouncing abortion and pleading ous literary, artistic, political or sci­ owner of Ed's Den, one of the stores for the lives of the unborn. entific value" can be fined $7,500 or involved in die complaint, was not Virginia Baptist Hospital was imprisoned for 18 months. worried about the case. chosen as the starting point for the "We did not realize that die offense "He's not just attacking us; You're demonstration because the hospital was fourth degree; we thought it was looking at everyone in the state (who performs abortions. According to the a misdemeanor," Redmer said. sells similar magazines)." hospital's official policy, abortions The law applies to all ages, which Tom Daly, ownerof Oaklyn Video, are performed at the hospital "not allows adults to file complaints when stated toThe Courier-Post Dispatch, based upon patient convenience. mey see offensive material. "That (adult video rental) is a service They (abortions) are performed only "The law is written for private citi­ we provide for customers. We don't when the doctor thinks it is medi­ zens to file a complaint," Redmer promote it. With all the otiier hard­ cally indicated that the mother's life explained. "All 50 states have similar core places in Camden (N.J.), I don't is in danger, a birth would be danger­ laws," he added. know why he is going after us. It's just ous, or there is a problem with the Redmer filed a complaint on Aug. 1 not fair." baby." after noticing two local stores had Guy Redmer willnot be alone when Jeanette Lytle, treasurer of die Lyn­ sexually graphic materials on display. the case is handled at the Superior chburg chapter of die Christian Ac­ The case went before a municipal Court level. tion Council and coordinator of the judge on Sept. 13. "Local officials are supporting me, life-chain demonstration, said she Judge Charles Rand sent me case as well as die Christian Action Council has talked widi the hospital's per­ A group of LU students join 1,600 other area an event started by "Focus on the Family's" Dr. to the county prosecuting attorney's (CAC), an organization that gets sonnel about the abortion policy. pro-lifers in the recent Life Chain. The chain is James Dobson. photo by Jeffrey S. Smith office for possible criminal charges. Christians politically involved," 'They were proud of the fact mat "Criminal charges will be brought Redmer stated. tiiey have only performed four abor­ Baptist Hospital on Rivermont to Ran­ turnout. It's a great sight to see so here to affirm that the unborn are when the prosecutor sees the material "It would be very risky to sell por­ tions this year," Lytle said, "but even dolph-Macon Women's College and many people and so many signs," Poe human and thus deserve protec­ and determines whether or not it is nography when there is a possibility one abortion is too many." beyond. The total area covered by the said as he gazed down the street in an tion under die Constitution of pornographic," Redmer explained. He mat the merchant would get a $7,500 The life-chain demonstration at­ demonstrators was about one mile. attempt to see where the chain of the United States." said die case will probably be heard fine or a jail term,"Redmer added. "If tracted people from approximately Dr. Charles Poe, professor of psy­ people ended. The Liberators for Life, an LU in December. people need to be finedo r jailed, tiiat 50 different churches, Lytle said. chology at LU, was thrilled with the KeiUi Beutler, one of the many LU He continued, 'The fact is diat it is is what must be done." The street was lined from Virginia turnout. "I'm delighted to see the students at the event, said, "We are See Life Chain, Page 12 Guillermin reveals status of accreditation God Bless America By DOUGLAS R. DEMPSEY is on probation from the Southern campus in September will issue a it is a good idea." Day 76 Campus News Editor Association of Colleges and Schools report soon. Guillermin said in refer­ The Vines Center, still under con­ Dr. A. Pierre Guillermin, president (SACS) is that the School of Lifelong ence to die pending SACS report, "I struction, was the subject of several of Liberty University, addressed the Learning (LUSLLL) was started as haven't received die written report questions as well. One question that student senate during its meeting an experimental program witii SACS yet, but all signs point to it being generated widespread interest was die Thursday on a variety of issues. approval. However, die program has positive." possibility of assigned seats during The possibility of LU losing its ac­ grown faster than anyone anticipated. Guillermin stressed that the univer­ chapel. "Do you want assigned seats?" creditation was brought up often dur­ "One day SACS woke up and real­ sity is notin danger of losing accredi­ Guillermin asked with a smile. "I have ing the meeting. The rumors that have ized we had 15,000 students in the tation for any reason. "If LUSLLL is heard undiscussed, butadecision hasn't been circulating about the university's program,"Guillerminexplained,"and a problem (with SACS), then been made. Personally, I would sug­ The Liberty Champion joins the millions of Americans who are library causing a loss of accreditation because of that growth SACS said we LUSLLL will be restructured so (hat gest dial it not be done." praying and hoping for the safe return of the more than 250,000 are unfounded,Guillermin said. have to have more support services it isn't a problem." Guillermin said tiiat the Vines rmlitary personnel and the more than 2,000 Americans who are''guests" "It is possible for any school in the for the program." In answer to a question about a Center will not be finished by the time of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein. We ask the LU family to join us country to lose its accreditation. Guillermin said that normally SACS meal plan on campus.Guillermin said Super Conference begins, but thai il until all Atnericans are safe on American soil. Accreditation is not set in concrete," issues a warning to a school before he supports the meal plan and does will be used for evening meetings. People are requested to write to the men and women serving in Guillermin explained, "bul for LU to putting it on probation. 'They had not know why it has not already been Construction will continue during die Saudi Arabia by writing: lose its accreditation is very, very changed tiieirdisciplinar y system and implemented. "I will see mat it is pre­ day and then meetings will be held at Any Service Member (Army) Any Service Member (Navy) unlikely. It won't happen in my life­ put us on probation right away," Guill­ sented to the Board of Directors next night, he said. "They have to have it APO Fleet P.O. time, and I'm a very young man." ermin said. week," GuUlermin said. "I will per­ NY 09848-0006 NY 09866-0006 Guillermin said that die reason LU A team from SACS that visited the sonally see that il is discussed. I think See Guillermin, Page 12

» 2, The Liberty Champion opinion Tuesday, Oct. 23,1990 LU Forum Editorial Leaders must "...Where the spirit of the follow rules Lord is, there is Liberty." Editor, II Corinthians 3:17 I have always respected Liberty and its rules and regulations; however, it concerns me when I see contradiction with the very department diat enforces Deficit reduction a lot of Liberty's rules. I lived on campus for three years, and I was expected to be at church, needs to begin chapel and make curfew at a specific time. Not long ago, in chapel, Dr. Falwell announced that the back en­ with legislators trance to campus would be open from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. I am a student who The song and dance of politician ineptness in finding a lives off-campus and I use Rt. 29. solution to the budget deficit is getting old. The same thing On Oct. 1,1990, at 6:45 p.m., a se­ happens every year, a whole lot of talk about our budget curity guard was closing the back woes, but no action. entrance, and I was unable to use it. I The problem this year is still the same because Congress asked him why he was closing it 15 minutes early. He stated that it was to is unwilling to make the tough decisions to eliminate gov­ beclosed"around7p.m." This seemed ernment waste. odd to me because 15 minutes is not In this era of savings and loan scandals, skyrocketing oil '* Sneaking into the Movies "around 7 p.m.;" it is just plain early. prices and congressional pay raises, we would think our The fact that the entrance was closed politicians had learned the lesson of wise spending. early is immaterial. Security is vital to "The Bear" avoids cutesy undertones; our campus, and the students need to Au contraire, beloved Americans. respect our security officers, but in For more than five months, President Bush and congres­ provides thoughtful entertainment turn, security needs to be examples to sional leaders dragged their feet. They actually had us the students. believing they really cared about the economic stability and "The Bear," directed by Jean Claude type movie about cute animals doing If a dorm student comes on campus Annaud, is not for everybody. It is cute things, the movie rises above at 12:15 a.m., security is going to economic future of the United States. •••••> an intelligent, emotionally-uplifting DOUGLAS R. other such trite films and delivers an write him up because curfew is 12 Bush called congressional leaders together with Bush and thought-provoking film that will, DEMPSEY emotional and compelling drama about a.m., not "around 12 a.m." Administration budget leaders in early May to find a solu­ undoubtedly, bore those of you who Campus news editor the struggles of man against beast. The attitudes on campus are very tion to die escalating deficit. The real problem, however, enjoy watching nothing but predict­ i, -"• - From the awesome power of the full- negative toward security, and these was never discussed. The problem is not deficits; it is able action films from a pair of hunters. While the grown grizzly to the playful antics of are the kinds of incidents that help "The Bear" is the story of a friend­ audience sees a lot of interaction be­ die cub, "The Bear" manages to en­ wasteful spending. Daniel J. Mitchell of the Heritage Foun­ cause these attitudes. If the admini­ ship between, strangely enough, two tween the hunters, the real story is tertain and enlighten the viewer with­ stration and staff expect us to abide by dation, a conservative think tank, said, "Deficits are not the bears. One, a cub, is orphaned when centered on the actions of the two out becoming sickeningly sweet. the Liberty Way, the "rule enforcers" issue; the real issue is excessive government spending. By his mother is killed while digging for bears. The cub looks at his world with a should be our prime examples! allowing its attention to focus on the deficit, the (Bush) honey underneath an unstable rock The baby cub takes on human char­ wonderment that could have come administration is treating the symptom and not the dis­ pile. The other is a fearsome grizzly acteristics and is guaranteed to win from the likes of Steven Spielberg. Tracey Beno bear that happens to stumble upon the heart of the audience. The grizzly, on the other hand, could ease." die cub. While "The Bear" could have eas­ have easily been created somewhere Campus getting Prime examples of this kind of spending include: a $107,000 Together, the two bears must flee ily deteriorated into another Disney- in the dark and twisted mind of Stephen grant to study sexual habits of Japanese quail. The study King. Odd couple though they are, trashy reputation oddly enough found that male quails preferred female they suck togemer even through a Editor, quails over other males or even ducks. (Say it ain't so!) TOP TEN COUNTDOWN* humorous encounter with some poi­ Thank you for producing such an sonous mushrooms. interesting weekly paper for our uni­ Also, the Congress allocated $2,500 to study rudeness, By Kathleen Donohue Feature/Opinion Editor As the hunters close in on their versity. lying and cheating in tennis; $84,000 to study why people quarry, there is a powerfully chilling Please convey to your readers my fall in love; and $500,000 to build a 10-story replica of the Ways to eliminate ^ encounter between man and bear. sincere thanks for praying for my Great Pyramid of Cheops in Bedford, Ind. the federal budget deficit ^ One cannot help but be amazed by husband, Dr. Liddle. He had heart, These are just a few of the wacky proposals put into die the ferociousness and raw power of surgery on. Aug, 27. Continue to pray the grizzly. for him as he slowly recovers. annual federal budget by our "representatives." 10. Have Barbara Bush let her dog, Millie, write an- m other book and donate all the proceeds to the federal As I mentioned before, "The Bear" Last week I left my bfficS'ih the TE In the meantime, the summit went nowhere as both sides is not for everyone. Since the movie building and walked to the post office bickered over tax increases and die capital gains tax. Numerous government. -J^ focuses on bears, there is a rather to mail a letter. In die 10 minutes that Democrats wanted a tax increase, which die average 9. Allow Japanese tourists to purchase the rest of « limited amount of dialogue. At times, I was outside enjoying the beautiful it seems more like a National Geo­ American already knew. But mey spinelessly failed to call Hawaii. ^ fall air that the Lord has given us, I graphic documentary than a Holly­ picked up at least 50 pieces of litter. It for it until the president reneged on his campaign promise: 8. Cut Neil Bush's allowance by 50 percent. 3L 7. Charge Canada for all the complimentary acid rain wood big-screen production. required that I stoop over and get my "Read my lips, no new taxes." The movie should, however, prove hands dirty, but I washed them. Currently, the Congress and the president are struggling the United States mails to it. ^ to be a welcome treat to those people Daily, since then, I have taken a to reach a budget agreement which will cut die deficit by 6. Tell Dan Quayle to get a job. » who are fed up with viewing nothing 10-minute break and gone out and but plotless idiocy like "Gleaming $500 billion during the next five years. There is a blizzard 5. Forgive our own massive national debts as we for- ^ picked up litter. However, the mess is give our debtors. ^ the Cube" or "The Wizard" week enlarging instead of diminishing. of proposed budgets, asking for everything from gas taxes after week. 4. Make persons who earned more than $1 million in I care about our campus. I have to a reduction in Medicare to a tax on the wealdiy to pay for If you decide to see "The Bear," been here 12 years and know the sac­ the problem. But no one has proposed slashing the funding the last decade pay back their $5,000 student loans. ^ and you definitely should, be pre­ rifice that people have made to de­ of idiotic ideas like a study of mating preferences of Japa­ 3. Dismantle the National Organization of Women — pared not only to be entertained, but velop this university. also to think a little bit. Don't worry nese quails. and have a Molly Yard sale. ^ If every faculty member, staff 2. Raise the sin taxes and give Ted Kennedy some time W though, the film is well-worth the member, and student would spend 10 While some senators and representatives reject a budget mental stimulation you may find off from the Senate. minutes a day picking up the litter, our package because of tax increases, odiers reject it on the yourself experiencing. campus would be a cleaner place for grounds that it would make a nasty 30-second campaign 1. Sell commemorative George Bush presidency coins ^ The beauty, artistry and gentle all of us to enjoy. Let's clean up Lib­ commercial for a challenger with elections less than a stamped "No new taxes." «r magnificence of "The Bear" will make erty. This is God's school. you more than happy that you made mondi away. "Well, there they go again." the trip down to David's Place to Grace E. Liddle In other words, while the U.S. maintains a $3 trillion debt, watch it. Assoc. Professor of Education our "leaders" are more concerned about whether or not they will live in Washington, D.C. come January 1991. However, while the true-blue, red-blooded, inside-tiie- By the Champion Staff The Liberty Beltway politicians haggle over the budget, provide no Answers, Please Champion concrete answers, and further avoid the real issue, the We asked students: Box 20000 Liberty University American taxpayer controls the only viable solution: Vote Lynchburg, VA 24506-8001 the bums out of office on Nov. 6. Should middle class taxpayers be responsible (804) 582-2471 In conjunction with our "Throw-the-Bums-Out Kevin M. Bloye Campaign," The Liberty Champion suggests sending tea for paying the Savings and Loan debt? Editor-in-Chief bags to all elected officials at the federal, state and local Debbie Reece Copy Editor level. The Boston Tea Party signified the only way the "The mid­ "No. It Curt Olson colonists could get their message across to King George "Yes. In the dle class doesn't seem News/Wire Editor during the revolution. long run, a should not fair that one Douglas R. Dempsey stable S&L If the Boston Tea Party worked for the American Revo­ have to pay social class be Campus News Editor will be bene­ x lution, it can work in 1990 corruption-infested Washing­ for govern­ Ww «^l *....Mr"solely re­ Marvin Hamlett ficial in the Sports Editor ton, D.C. We are certainly being taxed without credible ment irre­ "'TEISF^ sponsible for future." Kathleen Donohue representation. sponsibility." the deficit." i^mmik Feature/Opinion Tim Albert son; Jeremy West; Dorena McFarland; Editor Jody A. Barker Carlisle, Penn. Kansas City, Mo. Portsmouth, Va. Liberty Forum Policies Photo Editor The Champion welcomes The Liberty Champion re­ "It was die Kelly Burton serves the right to accept, re­ Advertising Sales Manager members of the Liberty com­ "No. The fault of a few munity to submit letters to the ject or edit any letter received, "No. All Dawn AI sop/Jim Woolace Savings & people. The editor on any subject. according to the policies of social classes Ad Production Managers Loan should middle class Letters should not exceed die Liberty Champion. should pay Stefani Scarlett should notbe 300 words and must be signed. The deadline for all letters is bail itself equally." Assist. ProducUon Manager . stuck widi the The Champion asks that all 6 p.m. Thursday. out.' Prof. Ann Wharton letters be typed. Please address all letters to 7//7I deficit." Adviser The Liberty Champion is distributed every AU material submitted to the "Editor, Liberty Champion" Brian Fink; Shawn Murray; Mike Hawkinson; Tuesday while school is in session. The Liberty Champion becomes and drop them of f in DH109 or opinions expressed in this publication do Downingtown, Penn. Philadelphia Madison, Wis. not necessarily represent those of Liberty the property of the Champion. Box 21247. University L Tuesday, Oct. 23,1990 feature The Liberty Champion, Page 3 fludgetwoes: Debate over eliminating federal deficit heats up By BRIAN TUMULTY One major cause of that imbalance, warned that the early 1990s could sec whose clients range from families and ANNE SAKER the committee report says, is the dec­ a worsening decline in wages and earning $50,000 to sports and show USA Today wire service ade-long increase in payroll taxes for Federal debt per person inequality and a reduction of family business personalities making mil­ WASHINGTON - Much of the Social Security. "For low- and mod­ incomes for the vast majority of lions. struggle over the fiscal 1991 budget erate-income households, significant Americans. Haskcl Bcnishay, a professor of centers on a political and economic payroll tax increases have more than "Conservatives and supply-sidcrs economics at Northwestern\s Kellogg issue as old as the republic: Should offset modest income tax reductions." say the rich pay a greater share, but Graduate School of Management, said the rich pay more in taxes? Disparities like these arc often cited that's not the right thing to look at," the 1986 changes made the lax code The question has taken on new ur­ as an argument for increasing taxes he said. "Taxing the rich doesn't re­ more progressive. gency as the economy slows into for the rich. ally solve the problem. The bigger "When it comes to the very poor, it recession after 93 months of growth, "I'd raise taxes on people making problem is that real wages have been was a fantastic boon because 10 million mammoth government bills come due too much money. Don't raise taxes falling, and the gap between poor and of them were taken off the tax rolls. and the mood of voters turns ugly. on the middle class, "Tom Yau, 32, a Total debt rich is widening." That's been forgotten altogether, I While the many alternative budget Carmel, Ind., restaurant owner said. In 1986, the tax code was over­ think," he said. (in trillions plans floating around all aim to cut A Wall Street Journal-NBC News hauled to cut the number of rales The current struggle over taxes all the deficit $500 billion in five years, poll published Friday showed 76 per­ $1.8 from 14 to three — 15 percent, 28 boils down to old philosophical divi­ nearly all the proposals include higher cent of Americans questioned in July $0.9 percent and 33 percent — and elimi­ sions, said Byrlc Abbin, a partner taxes for the wealthiest Americans. said they favored a higher income tax Jeff Dionise, Gannett News Service nate a host of tax breaks. Financial specializing in federal tax policy at Recent polls indicate that Ameri­ rate on the wealthy. planner Gary Goldberg of Suffcrn, the accounting firm of Arthur An­ cans are inclined toward raising tax A Louis Harris poll released Sept. but this group pays 30.4 percent of said. "The rich have done exceed­ N.Y., said recently that as a result, his dersen & Co. rates for the rich, who benefited most 30 — when President Bush ordered the taxes. What's more, its share of ingly well; the bottom has dropped wealthy clients are paying more taxes "It's getting rather polarized be­ in the boom times of the 1980s. the government to shut down when it the tax burden has gone up 3.3 per­ and the middle is struggling and than ever before. tween die New Deal altitude of the The richest 5 percent of Americans ran out of money — found that 72 cent in the past decade. working harder to get by." "There are very few tax shelters Democrats that the rich need to pay enjoyed a 46.1 percent increase in its percent of Americans said they are Meanwhile, the poorest 20 percent, Mishel recently published "The that they can take advantage of so, on more and the basic Republican tenet income, after inflation, during the willing to see taxes raised on the rich. with 3.7 percent of all household State of Working America," which a very real basis, they arc paying at thai the rich already pay as much as 1980s, according to an analysis by "They need to make the rich bear income, pays just 1.6 percent of the studicdincome and taxes, and he the 33 percent rate," said Goldberg, ever," he said. the House Ways and Means Commit­ some of the burden and businesses taxes. tee. But its effective federal tax rate share some of the burden," said re­ Those in between — the middle — the percentage of family income tired railroad brakeman William class, earn 70 percent of the income It's Laughable paid in taxes — dropped 9.5 percent McCain, 55, of Indianapolis. "They and pay 68 percent of the taxes. during the decade. This group earned need to quit shoving the tax problems Analysts, economists, politicians, an average of $206,162 in 1980 be­ onto the blue collar people and the statisticians and anyone who has Columnist discusses LU exercise options poor working people." fore taxes. money debate the meaning of those Some of die most encouraging sights tive when they chose to work out. I Meanwhile, the poorest 20 percent But looking at the past decade an­ and other figures. For economist to behold around our beautiful cam­ enjoyed watching them do their job. suffered a 3.2 percent decrease in its other way, it can be argued that the Lawrence Mishel of the Economic pus are the bobbing heads of exercise TIMOTHY My favorite exercise was die guy inflation-adjusted income during the rich are bearing more than their fair Policy Institute, the tax rales are not enthusiasts as they jog their way down HOLLINGSWORTH who played car pogo in Upper Egypt. 1980s, but the effective tax rate of share of the tax burden. the only significant issue. each and every sidewalk. It is my Staff Columnist Leaping from car to car on a pogo those Americans actually increased The same 5 percent at the top of the "The rich paid a larger share of opinion that a healthy campus is a stick looked like great fun. And to by 16.1 percent. This group made an income scale account for 26.2 percent taxes in the 1980s, but that's because happy campus; thus I feel it is es­ stopped in front of him to catch my think he only fell twice. I was awed average of $7,725 in 1990 before taxes. of income earned by all households, they got all the income growth," he sential for everyone to exercise on a breatii. (I can assure you it isn't fun by such coordination! fairly regular basis. being run over, especially by a healthy His ability was almost as good as Widi diat thought in mind I even­ person.) the guy who put the German flag on Federal deficit hurts taxpayers tually convinced myself diat it was Since I had made it around the top of die dome. He only fell once. ByBRANDIBARNUM how a country can become so in­ charge are doing die right thing. But time for my annual jog. Convincing dorm circle in record lime (20 min­ Anodier interesting exercise vari­ Champion Reporter debted. they have gotten precious little reas­ me to do anything of physical value utes), I happen to love to inflict pain ation I saw was textbook frisbee. If President Bush . . The government believes that the surance from Washington," the Time is a major task, but I had run out of upon myself and I still had two hours it hadn't been for a minor lack of finally put together AnaiySIS deficits have endured because fJiey article reported. excuses to give my roommate. until curfew, I figured I mightas well aerodynamics and die slight danger a budget plan that reflect a solid and stable political Many U.S. companies and consum­ I donned my warm-ups and sneak­ jog around die rest of the campus. As to pedestrians, I truly think it would he thought was "the answer," and consensus; that is, Americans desire ers are becoming very uncertain be­ ers and began a slow plod around the I always say, there is no use in tor- have been a success. Congress shot it down. On Oct. 5, more government than they are will­ cause of the rapidly weakening econ­ dorm circle. The experience dial fol­ luring yourself unless you do it After all the excitement was over, 1990, "The Big Fix" was a big flop; ing to pay for. The people feel that the omy. Some believe that it all boils lowed was hardly a self-esteem builder. completely. I managed to crawl back to my dorm Congress overwhelmingly rejected government expects them to pay for down to the fight between Republi­ I discovered just how slow and out- As I wheezed from one location to widi full recollection of why I prom­ Bush's proposed deficit deal. die government's irresponsibility. cans and Democrats. of-shapel am. What I first considered another, -I was uplifted by the other ised last year never to exercise again. The original plan of the White House Congress is in the process of devel­ The Democrats want to tax die rich to be UFOs flying past me turned out students who were willing to suffer I was met there by my cheerful RAs. wasnotthatoutlandish. SocialSecurity, oping a new, budget plan. However, to death and the Republicans do not. to be die neon strips on the side panel widi me. However, some who were It should be unlawful to give reps to the largest federal program, was vir­ it is difficult to sell a deficit reduction While Congress is searching for an of a fellow runner's spandex shorts. not content widi the traditional exer­ a dying man, even if he was a few tually untouched. Not one discretionary plan with no ideal solution, the I never would have known if I hadn' t cises of jogging or tennis.were crea­ hours late for curfew. domestic program was eliminated. immediate eco­ "No nation can do problem will con­ The biggest spending cuts occurred nomic advantages. business the way the tinue to worsen. in defense. These cuts were inevitable Even wiuiout The Bush admini­ anyway, because of the changes in instant economic Federal Government stration expects the Soviet Union. However, these benefits, die large has... and survive." die annual deficit cutbacks meant tax hikes, which un­ deficit direatens to — G. Bush to reach $293.7 fortunately hit the poor and lower harm future living billion during middle class hardest. standards by crowding out private in­ 1991, nearly double what it was each There were other flaws in the plan, vestment. year from 1987 to 1989. such as inadequate spending cuts, tax The rejection of die $500-billion, If Gramm-Rudman kicks in, Pen­ breaks for small businesses and a bad deficit-reducuon plan triggered a partial tagon spending would fall a total of decision toput Social Security outside government shutdown and left thou- $67 billion during die first three years, Gramm-Rudman spending limits (a sands of federal employees jobless. not including the cost of the Persian measure that would cut unnecessary However, federal employees are not Gulf operation. s IBM PS/2 is a lot easier lo use programs in the event of government die only ones suffering. Every day Many people who are not directly than that vacuum you sent me!" debt). Overall, the plan was the best it business people are also losing their affected by the distraught economy could be. jobs. Since July, the United States are not worried, but tiiey should be. In political terms the plan's biggest has lost nearly 500,000 jobs. Reductions will occur in a variety of flaw was its perceived failure to dis­ As reported by the Oct. 15, 1990 spending programs which will affect tribute the burden equally. issue of Time magazine, Chase Man­ everyone. For example, guaranteed The Oct. 15, 1990, issue of News­ hattan, the second largest U.S. bank, student loans will be cut by $2 billion. week described die plan: "On bal­ isletting5,000employeesgo. McDon­ In his public address, Bush warned ance, the plan was worth having, but nell Douglas, the number-one defense diat "no nation can continue to do die balance was mighty close." contractor, is cutting back 17,000 business die way die Federal Govern­ People often wonder how any na­ workers. This does not begin to de­ ment has been operating and survive." scribe die magnitude of the problem. Thus Congress had better compro­ tion can finditsel f in such great financial ^^Jfc.; turmoil. Well, the government and "At a time like this, consumers and mise and come up widi a workable the people have different opinions of investors seek signs that people in solution, before it is too late. How annoyingi HowVe you going to do it? Even in an untidy room, you (tan turn out some neat work on an IBM Personal System/2.(iy Willi its preloaded software, IBM Mouse and color Life's little problems cause big traumas display, its easy to learn and fun to usc.Turn it on atid its readv to go. As my roommate and I sat discuss­ conversation piece for your den..." No time wasted installing programs. I'olislt oil a pile ^.^ ing environmental issues over hot tea Boom!" "Boom!" "Boom!" There he ol unfinished reports, papers and other assignments in B(L /£ § and Cheetos, I realized dial crunchy | JEFFREY is. Quick, nail him! short order. And add some impressive graphics for the I ^^^ / 7 cheese snacks are by design annoy­ SIMMONS While you're taking cracks at the finishing touch. 1 \^_JI ^^J rabbit, let me mention a monetary it! ing in themselves. Unless you con­ Staff Columnist You're entitled to a special student price and you can i sume diem with surgical forceps or area diat vexes me to the core. Change pay it oil in affordable installments with the PS/2*1 Loan simply cram die whole bag in your been mentioned diousands of times, machines. Whedier in a laundry mat lor Learning? Oct more work done in less time and you mouth, you'll be left widi a greasy, but I really get perturbed when after, or arcade, I have yet to find an effi­ may even have enough time to clean your room. gritty cheese residue all over your I have ordered, the nasal, early ado­ cient coin changer. fingers. lescent female asks, "Would you like It is truly disheartening to place a Though small in magnitude, it is a pie widi that?" brand-new, crisp bill into the slot often tiicse unobtrusive, insignificant Just once I'm going to order every- only lo have it violently flung out by IBM has ten new PS /2 systems items that can creep under your skin tiiing on die menu and watch die dri ve- die sadistic machine. Meanwhile Bud and enrage you to murderous fervor. dirough girl writhe in mental anguish, Redneck goes up to the same ma­ available at a considerable discount to Take prizes in a box of cereal for as she struggles to ask me what otiier chine and forces half of a tobacco Liberty University students, faculty example. Have you ever opened a food item I would like with my order. stained, wrinkled piece of green con­ box of Lucky Charms and found your I realize my idea may seem trivial, struction paper and receives 5 dol­ and staff. For more information, please travel size Clearasil sample right on but it's just my meager way of con­ lars worth of quarters. Life can be so contact Eric Fleegal, IBM collegiate top of die pre-sweetened snack? "No," tributing to die overall improvement unfair. you say. of modern society. Well, 1 know that long, drawn-out representative, at 582-4370. That's what I thought. You either Speaking of improving society, I columns can aggravate more tiian have to snake your hand into die very think we could do widiout any more anything, so I'm going lo keep on bottom of the box, eat 16 bowls of Energizer bunny commercials. This writing. Nah, I loadie the concept of cereal or be clever and open die rude, drum-pounding animal has worn experiencing the same fate as Mr. bottom of die box first. If you do diat, out his commercial-interrupting wel­ Bunny. So I'm going to close now come. If I'm not mistaken, die Ener­ and rinse this cheese grit off my fin­ you discover you have purchased die 'This uf lei ib available only to qualified students, (acuity and staff who purchase IBM PS/2 s through participating campus outlets Orders are subject to first box with a prize on die lop. gizer bunny season opens up in two gers. By the way, would you like availability Puces are sublet to change and IBM may withdraw theolfer at any tune without written notice * IBM, Personal Syslem/2, and PS/2 are regislered trademarks ol International Business Machines Corporation Somediing else dial annoys me is weeks. So, if you enjoy the thrill of a..."Boom!" "Boom!" "Boom!" Still - IBM Corporation 1990 fast food drive-tiiroughs. 1 know it's the hunt and would like an interesting going.

* Page 4, The Liberty Champion news Tuesday, Oct. 23,1990 News Briefs After Hours: USA TODAY/Apple College Information Network' Fabulous '50s live again

World: for his economic blueprint aimed at transforming the country to a at David's Place celebration Envoy meets Bush, market economy. The plan won Gulf solution offered approval from government By JULIE BEUTLER committees after a Kremlin adviser President Bush met the Soviet Champion Reporter said republics could develop their Union*s{opMideasttroubleshooler David's Place was surrounded own market economics. Friday amid reports the Soviets may Friday night by a conglomeration of propose offering Iraq cash for let­ greased hair, leather jackets, cardi­ ting go of Kuwait A report from Nation: gan sweaters and poodle skirts, all re­ Moscow said Soviet President viving the spirit of the '50s during the Mikhail Gorbachev had called for Business as usual, Student Government Association's Iraq's withdrawal in return for free despite no budget deal first Midnight Madness party . elections in Kuwait and cash The heat is off* but Congress is Approximately 550peopleattended compensation to Iraq from an oil still in the pressure Cooker. Free of the '50s Night, which drew the big­ claims dispute. the threat of another government gest crowd ever for a midnight mad­ shutdown at midnight, the House ness, according to SGA President and Senate fought last weekend for Paul Davis. "It was the first time we House defeats Chinese their version of a five-year, S500- have had to turn students away," he billion deficit cutting plan, A final said. trade benefits proposal plan includes a budget for the fiscal "I wasn't expecting this many kids The House voted to end a decade year that began Oct. I. to show up," Dane Emmerick, dean of trade benefitsforChihaThurSday, of men, said. "It was awesome! It countering PresidentBush's plan to gives kids a chance to goof off. Espe­ keep trade open. The result of the Soaring oil prices cially with midterms, it gives them a dispute, kicked off after the com­ boosts SS payments chance to let off some pressure." munist regime cracked down on A sell-out crowd entered the Stu­ pro-democracy demonstrators in The USA's 40 million Social dent Center as the song "Johnny Be The "Unnamed Group" performs for an The music was part of a '50s celebration, the first Tiananmen Square: tariffs on Chi­ Security recipients will get a 5 Good" blared from an authentic juke­ pho,ob JohnPari< nese clothing, toys, shoes and other percent increase in Social Security box, a favorite of the evening. enthusiastic crowd Friday night at David's Place. Midnight Madness event of the year. v items will rise by $900 million a benefits, the largest in almost nine The fun began with the "Hokey year. years. The average check will rise Pokey." The crowd liked it so much, Feeling." The band finished with a gigantic game of twister. "The Two original '50s productions, S31, to $602 a month. Social in fact, that they did it twice. "It was "Treat Me Nice," as girls screamed twister was my favorite," Rachel "The War of the Worlds" and "The Security adjusts its benefits once a fun," Misty Gandy said. "It put you andeveryoneclapped in unison. "The Ardrey said. Thing," were shown earlier in the Saddam wants islands year to account for inflation; Higher in the '50s spirit." music was choice," freshman Shan­ "It was fun just watching," Beth evening. According to SGA Vice- Sitting in Persian Gulf oil prices since Iraq's; invasion of The music continued as a band non High said. Tollin added. It was a really great Presidentfor Activities Brad McNeill, Kuwait sent inflation soaring, called the "Unnamed Group" per­ The next activity was a Hula-Hoop party with a good theme." "The movies were a mood setter for : Iraq's Saddam Hussein has his boosting the Social Security formed '50s hits. The "Midnight contest. Music played and the crowd "This was the era," Carrie Holly the '50s night party." eyesdjitwo Kuwaiti islands - Warba adjustment. Boys," a group of Liberty graduates cheered as Emerick joined numerous said, "They believed in having fun, Student response to the evening and Bubiyan, in the Persian Gulf and students, was originally sched­ students in twisting the night away. and they believed in their music, their was very positive: "It was awesome," arid apiece of a rich oil field spilling uled to perform. Heidi Seguine and Leslie Coppess family, their friends and, most impor- Dave Masen said. into Kuwait from Iraq; Ixati/s re- Female reservist "Unfortunately, not all of the were both awarded David's Place T- tandy, in their country." "It's better than just coming to Teaseof amapshowing Kuwaitsplit refuses call to Gulf 'Midnight Boys' could be with us to­ shirts for keeping the hula-hoop going LUey's Restaurant joined in the David's Place," DawnPainteradded. into two districts added to specula­ Army Reservist Stephanie night," "Midnight Boys" bass singer for the longest time. spirit by selling hot dogs, root beer "I enjoyed seeing the plan come to­ tion. But Iraq said last Thursday Atkinson refused call to the Persian James Chapman explained. A limbo contest followed. Elimi­ floats, french fries, popcorn and gether," McNeill, said. "The best that the division denoted only Gulf. Atkinson, the first woman to The "Unnamed Group" consisted nation began slowly, but increased as Coke for 25 cents apiece. was seeing that everyone enjoyed it. "adtiiin istrati ve borders." refuse possible deployment, has of Midnight Boys' members James the stick was lowered. A contestant Kay Miller, Marriott Snack Shop That's what makes it a success. been AWOL since last Monday. Chapman and Dave Gallagher, along was considered "out" when one of his Manager, said, "We were extremely "I would like to say thank you to the Market economy slowly Atkinson is "conscientiously with guest singers Ray Lewis and hands touched the ground. busy all night, but we didn' t run out of students for coming out and partici­ wins support in USSR opposed to war." Atkinson says she Luke Woodard. Michael Trill then thrilled the audi­ anything. I think the kids had a super pating and for the activities council Soviet President Mikhail Gor­ joined the reserves at 17 to earn The crowd welcomed the group as ence with an Elvis Presley imper­ time." for all their hard work," bachev addressed the Soviet legis­ money for college; never dreaming it sang "Bye-Bye Love" and "Earth sonation. Girls screamed and the The 25- cent hot dogs and old-fash­ McNeill added. The next event lature Friday, hoping to win support she could end up in combat Angel." The crowd joined in a rendi­ crowd chanted "Elvis, Elvis." ioned Coke bottles were among the scheduled for David's Place is a hal- tion of "You've Lost That Loving The final event of the evening was evening's favorites, Miller added. loween party on Oct. 31.

• • TVR program receives donation from Lynchburg's WSET-TV

By BETH A. PRICE end to assemble the set in the Fine tion. "Broadcasting on Channel 18 Champion Reporter Arts studio, Troxel said. should begin in December," Windsor Lynchburg's WSET-TV Channel The new set will benefit all tele­ said. "We plan to have daily televi­ 13 recently donated its old news set to communications majors, particularly sion newscasts for the local Lynchburg LU's television-radio (TVR) pro­ those whose concentration is broad­ area on this station." gram. cast journalism or video production, "The new set provides a decent WSET-TV planned to install a new by providing an opportunity to be backdrop and an environment that set in its studio and to destroy its old involved in newscast whether as an works for the students," Troxel said. news set. Instead Channel 13's news anchor or in production, Troxel said. "When you give our students some­ director Kurt Davis contacted Steve "The set creates a greater sense of le­ thing to work with, they surprise Troxel, assistant professor of tele­ gitimacy," Troxel said. "It makes the everyone with the quality of the communications and faculty adviser students feel like they are working in work they can produce, and they to WLBU-TV, and offered the set to a professional environment." have proven it to us time and time the school, if someone was willing to Student newscasts provide practi­ again." pick it up, Troxel said. cal experience for the The campus station, Channel 9, Approximately 25 telecommuni­ telecommunications majors. "We broadcasts the news four nights a week cations students showed up during want to expand the news area so that at 5:30 p.m. Presently, the length of theclosingcreditsof WSET's 11 p.m. students can develop their skills," Dr. the broadcast is 10 minutes on Mon­ newscast Friday, Oct. 12, to move the Carl Windsor, chairman of the tele­ day and Thursday evening and five set from the Lynchburg television communications department, said. minutes on Tuesday and Wednesday station to the Liberty campus. Troxel Obtaining the news set is one step evening. These broadcasts can be TVR majors Mark Holg and Laura Lynn Powell The news set was donated to LU by the news and several students worked into the in the plan to expand the TVR pro­ viewed in the DeMoss Lounge on the anchor the newscast of WLBU's student television. department of WSET-TV. photo by gtwn English early morning hours during the week­ gram to a low-power television sta­ wall monitor located near the library. Comedy team, "Soldiers Again" highlight homecoming weekend By DOUGLAS R. DEMPSEY "Through the Flame," was released bum." 7:30. Champion Reporter during the summer. Holm is best After completing the album, the Stephen Hicks and Jerry Cohagan A double dose of entertainment is known for his award-winning song three knew a tour was inevitable. have been performing together since scheduled for homecoming weekend "Rise Again." "We'll do about 10 dates, and that's 1980. The group began at Northwest as the comedy team Hicks and Co- Sheppard found success as a writer pretty much all our schedules will Nazarene College in Idaho. Both hagen and the "Soldiers Again" tour, before making his mark as a record­ allow," Holm explained. graduated with degrees in speech com­ featuring Dallas Holm, Tim Shep- ing artist. His latest release, "1 Am Although a veteran of 20 years in munication with an emphasis in drama. pard, and Phil Johnson, come to cam­ Determined," hasproduccd three top- the music industry, Holm approachs Their involvement in the stage has pus for concerts. 10 singles so far. louring with a bit of apprehension. taken diem all across the United S tales The idea for a tour with the three Johnson has not only been a suc­ "It's a little bit scary because in a as well as to the Caribbean and into individual singers originated in 1981 cessful singer and songwriter, but he studio you can always go back and Canada. Both men contribute to sev­ when they recorded their first album has also done well as a producer. In­ fix something that isn't right," Holm eral religious periodicals, and Co­ together. The success of the album cluded in his producing credits are said, "but to stand up on stage and hagen was the recipient of an Evan­ brought requests lor a tour. However, several of Dallas Holm's albums. just go through everything all alonce gelical Press Association award for because of schedule conflicts, the tour The idea for a second album by the is kind of scary to all of us." his humorous writing. never materialized. three singers came almost as a joke. Tickets for the concert are avail­ They also have two recordings on Now, nine years later, Holm, Shep- Johnson was talking to Neal Joseph, able at the DeMoss ticket window. the market and plan to release a live pard and Johnson have released a vice-president at Word, Inc., when Prices are $5 for general admission, concert video this year. In addition, second album. This time, they have the idea came up. $6 for reserved, and $4 for LU stu­ they have appeared in films and vid­ been able to coordinate their sched­ "Neal liked the idea and began to dents with school identification. eos featuring their unique humor. ules, and a mini-tour with only 10 research the success of the first al­ Although the Miss Liberty pag­ Tickets for Hicks and Cohagen will stops was put together. bum. When he realized how well it eant has been cancelled, Hicks and be available at the door for S3. No Holm has been recording for more (the first album) did, he got really Cohagen, the group scheduled to host advance tickets will be sold for the than 20 years. His latest album, excited about the idea for a second al­ it .will still perforin Friday night at performance. Pictured L to R are Dallas Holm, Tim Sheppard and Phil Johnson.

i Tuesday, Oct. 23,1990 homecoming '90 The Liberty Champion, Page 5 Trio down memory lane: n on a wing nd a prayer

The old farmhouse marked the spot where the Rev. Jerry The Liberty University Stadium built in 1989 now stands in Falwell led the Thomas Road Baptist Church congregation in place of the farmhouse that was the site of the original prayer a prayer meeting on Liberty Mountain for a liberal arts college meeting. The stadium currently seats 12,000 with potential to with a Christian emphasis. Lynchburg Baptist College was increase to a capacity of 30,000, meeting the minimum require­ established in 1971. ments for Division l-A football.

In the old days, chapel services were held, rain or shine, under the "Big Top." Students and faculty alike were more than ready to escape into the refuge of one of the two existing academic buildings after the cold winter chapel meetings.

DeMoss Hall houses the bulk of Liberty's classroom space. The academic center also houses LU's library. As the university's enroll­ ment continues to escalate, plans are being made to build a second story onto the building. For many years students nurtured a love/hate relationship with The Vines Center takes the place of the Ravine, which was filled the Ravine, which spanned the gulf between the academic build­ with red Virginia clay from the football stadium site. The 10,000- ings and Dorm Circle. The Ravine's more-than-a-hundred steps seat basketball arena, which doubles as an auditorium for chapel provided a shortcut for those who had the stamina to climb them. and church services, opened Oct. 22 for Super Conference.

An early aerial view of Liberty Mountain shows the first two buidlings A bird's-eye view of Liberty University 's campus as it currently ap­ constructed: the General Education Building and the Science Hall. pears.

All photographs by The Picture Place and Eric Davit Hip Hip Hooray: Cheerleaders, mascot add spirit to football games By BRIAN RANDALL homecoming will have the opportunity to put on diose old what it is today. Last year the Varsity squad placed 18di in The Bird's response to this frequenUy-raised question: and JILL WEDDLE ASICS Tigers and return to the turf. Stunting and cheer­ the nation at the NCA-National Competition in Dallas. "I question it myself." Every October as the Autumn wind blows across Lib­ ing for the Flames once again gives these special alumni a According to Chafin, the future is bright for the program. In all actuality, the answer to mis question is probably erty Mountain, hundreds of Liberty University alumni feeling that Mast describes as a homecoming. Mascot die eagle emblem mat is portrayed next to die word "Lib­ gather during Homecoming to remember the" good old "If I could tell future squad members anything, I would Another LU program which falls under the jurisdiction erty" in the official logo. days" and reacquaint themselves with friends they made tell them to remember mat it is hot the glamour of the of the cheerleading coach is that of "The Bird," the According to The Bird, the eagle mascot originated during their college years. games, but the hard work behind the scenes that's impor­ Liberty mascot. four years ago. The first mascot costume was handmade, and me head was papier mache. The costume was not Besides reminiscing, one of the focal points of Home­ tant," Mast said. At this point, undoubtedly, many people are wondering used on a regular basis, and diere really was no mascot coming is the Liberty Flames Homecoming football The LU cheerleading program has a long list of men and why Liberty has an Eagle for a mascot when the football women who have built me foundation to make the program program. game. Two motivational forces, the Liberty cheerlead­ team is named die Flames. Last year, Liberty's present eagle went into action and ers and school mascot, work together to keep the crowd immediately became popular with me fans. While he is excited and interested. Schedule of Events Cheerleaders i under the cheerleading coach's direction, much of what he does out on the field is spontaneous. Among the alumni is a special group of men and H 90 omecoming "I usually think of things off die top of my head," The women that seem like a family: the former Liberty Bird said. "I don't have to spend a lot of time with it. I cheerleaders. Friday, October 26 Saturday (Cont.) Sunday, October 28 prepare a little by dunking up what I'm going to do during 10:00 a.m. Homecoming Chapel 1:4() p.m. Homecoming Game 9:45 a.m. Mountain Church Kelly Mast, who cheered for the Flames three of her me day." Dr. Jerry Falwell Liberty Stadium Mulu-Purpose Center four years at LU, said, "Homecoming is a chance to The best benefit about being me eagle is "to be able to Multi-purpose Center look back on our past accomplishments. Although we 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Treasure Is. Reunion go out and do die most horrendous thing possible within had a lot of different personalities on our squad, it Noon - 5:00 Alumni Registration David's Place 11:00 a.m. Morning Service reason and having no one know who I am," he said. "My doesn't matter. It's like a family." David's Place (Student Center) Thomas Road Baptist goal is to make people laugh." To understand cheerleading at Liberty, one needs to (Student Center) "My most embarrassing moment was getting stolen by 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Urban Outreach look no further than Randy West, who is considered by Sunday School die JMU (James Madison University) band," he said. Reunion his peers as a vital part in the establishment of LU co-ed Liberty Mountain After being released by die band members, The Bird Holiday Inn cheerleading. Saturday, October 27 safely made it back over to die Liberty side of die field. "Randy pushed us to reach our potential. Under his 8:30 a.m. 8th Annual 7:30 p.m. Concert — Holmes, 1:00 p.m. Alumni Council Being die Liberty Eagle has its ups and downs, and it coaching we were the first Liberty University cheerlead­ Liberty 4-Miler Sheppard and Johnson Meeting Luncheon takes a creative and somewhat crazy person to be inside ing squad to qualify for the National Cheerleading As­ Health Services Bldg. Mulli-Purpose Center LU Exec. Dining Rm. die costume pulling some of the zany stunts dial have sociation (NCA), National Competition held every win­ become his trademark. But in all of his exploits, The Bird 10:00 - Noon Alumni Brunch 6:00 p.m. TRBC Evening Service ter in Dallas," Angela Chafin, the current LU cheerlead­ strives to be an asset to the Liberty sports program by Multi-Purpose Center ing coach, said. 7:00 p.m. Mountain Service bringing school spirit and humor to die games. All of die former LU cheerleaders who return for

i Page 6, The Liberty Champion miss liberty Tuesday, Oct. 23,1990

"Liberty has "Liberty has "Until (I came trained me to be provided me with to Liberty), so successful and to godly role "Liberty has much of the faith represent Christ models and molded me into a and beliefs I in the business friends. Also, it true woman for claimed were in community. My has given me Christ." my head and not university has more of a burden in my heart." also given me a for the lost." world vision for lost souls."

Lorinda Jo Beatty Caroline Mary Norma Bell Melanie Ann Beroth Kristi Ann Carr Age: 22 Age: 21 Age: 21 Age: 21 Home: Overland Park, Kansas Home: Forest, Virginia Home: Mansfield, Ohio Home: Garland, Texas Major/Minor: Nursing Major/Minor: Public Address/Business, Poli. Sci. Major/Minor: Advertising/Broadcast Writing Major/Minor: Psychology/Counseling Interests/Talents: Planning social events (like Interests/Talents: Swimming, shell collecting, public Interests/Talents: Keeping a journal, writing let­ Interests/Talents: Playing piano, swimming, cook­ surprise parties, brunches and dinners), cooking, serv­ speaking, corresponding, singing, traveling ters, reading, traveling, photography, swimming, en­ ing, exercising, working with people, spending time with ing people, reading and studying, singing, sports, play­ Activities at LU: LIGHT Singers, Alpha Lambda couraging friends family and friends ing piano, being used by God. Delta, prayer leader, exposure trips: Orient, E. Europe, Activities at LU: Prayer leader, yearbook, radio, Activities at LU:YouthQuest,LIGHTClub.KidsQuest, Activities at LU: Sounds of Liberty, Nursing charter member Women' s Club Secretary - Ad Club, Alpha Lambda Delta, Chi Alpha Psi Chi, prayer leader, SGA - Presidential Cabinet

"Liberty has "Liberty has provided a good "Liberty has helped me to see "Liberty has spiritual climate exposed me to and help those given me the in which to grow challenging with needs. And opportunity to and a positive speakers... and it has helped me see other cultures social atmos­ provided leader­ to attain my and to broaden phere in which ship positions." future goals and my world view." I've developed stand up for lifetime friends what I think is and memories." right."

Kelley Suzanne Coupland Stephanie Joy Cox Amy Beth Coxon Jodi Lynn Cruz Age: 23 Age: 21 Age: 20 Age: 21 Home: Panama/Romeo, Michigan Home: Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania Home: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Home: Holiday, Florida Major/Minor: Secondary Education/Social Science Major/Minor: Business/Health Major/Minor: Pre-Med/Cross-Cultural Studies-Chem. Major/Minor: Music Interests/Talents: Serving in church youth group, Interests/Talents: Leather and woodworks, refin- Interests/Talents: Playing piano, singing, skiing, Interests/Talents: Traveling, learning languages, singing duets, playing piano, serving people, organiza­ ishing furniture, horseback riding, water skiing, classi­ ice skating, fishing, hiking, soccer, softball, cross-stitch, songwriting, playing piano, singing, meeting people from tion, crafts, acting, public speaking, sports cal guitar, basketball reading scientific journals different cultures Activities at LU: Volleyball intramurals, Kappa Activities at LU: College Republicans, Health Club, Activities at LU: Pre-Med Club and Honor Society, Activities at LU: LIGHT Singers and Club, Youth- Delta Pi, student government, Resident Assistant women's basketball team Alpha Lambda Delta, LIGHTClub, Kenya Team Sp-'90 Quest Club, CRs, Musicals: 'The Dreamer," "Annie"

"The education "Liberty has "Liberty has department has given me an "Liberty has given me a heart done a great deal education, but challenged my for the world and (for me) as far as more than that I walk with Christ missions. Also, my concern for have learned and my personal Liberty has made children and how confidence, relationship with me more goal- the professors patience and Jesus." oriented and care for me." maturity." visionary."

Julie Marie Hershner Letha Carolyn Holder Patricia Anne Houghton Ronda Marie Jenkins Age: 21 Age: 20 Age: 20 Age: 23 Home: Mansfield, Ohio Home: Marietta, Georgia Home: Sacramento, California Home: Tupelo, Mississippi Major/Minor: Elementary Education Major/Minor: Nursing/Music-Piano, Clarinet Major/Minor: Elementary Education Major/Minor: Food Service Management/Music Interests/Talents: Exercising, cooking, traveling, Interests/Talents: Life, playing piano, clarinet, Interests/Talents: Hiking, mountain climbing, Interests/Talents: Snow skiing, jogging, reading, spending time with family and friends, tennis, volley­ basketball, volleyball, band, horses, helping Grand­ repelling, water skiing, biking, swimming, reading, writinghiking, , playing piano, singing, meeting people, enter­ ball, teaching mother in garden, running with dog, singing kids taining Activities at LU: Kappa Delta Pi, Alpha Lambda Activities at LU: Student Nurses Assoc., Marching Activities at LU: YouthQuest, LIGHT Club, Resi­ Activities at LU: Trip to Philippines with LIGHT, Delta, LIGHT Ministries, intramural sports, L-ACT Band, Concert Band, Haiti Health Team dence Life, L-ACT prayer leader, SLD, RA, Liberty Home Ec. Assoc. Miss Liberty pageant undergoes ByJILLWEDDLE winner of this first pageant was originally women, not for their physical appear­ Champion Reporter known as the Liberty Homecoming Queen. ance, but for their personality, involve­ "Ladies and Gentlemen, I now pres­ The event was such a success that in 1978, ment, Christian testimony, academics, ent to you the new Miss Liberty!" the official Miss Liberty Pageant was es­ achievements and Christian service. Throughout the years, this phrase has tablished. Lamar Keener, former dean of The godly woman in Proverbs 31 ex­ been heard by many anxious Miss Lib­ commuting students, was responsible for emplifies what Miss Liberty should be. erty participants, and hopeful parents starting the pageant. Besides possessing these biblical char­ and friends in the audience. In the program's 16 years, the qualifica­ acteristics, the contestants must be single The present day Miss Liberty Pageant tions for the ideal Miss Liberty have not and have a cumulative G.P. A. of 2.75 or was started in 1974, and the fortunate changed. The pageant honors senior above.

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"Making it through Liberty "Above all "What I came to Liberty seek­ has taught me "Liberty has else, Liberty has ing, I have how important allowed me to been monumen­ found: a sense of faith in the Lord utilize my talents tal in encourag­ worth, peace of is. Also, I have in every area I ing me to de­ mind and heart, learned a lot have chosen to velop a very direction and about myself work in." intimate walk through other with the Lord." security in Jesus people." Christ."

Michelle Lee Matthews Allena Danielle McFarland Dorena Noel McFarland April Kaye McClean Age: 22 Age: 21 Age: 19 Age: 23 Home: Saxonburg, Pennsylvania Home: Portsmouth, Virginia Home: Portsmouth.Virginia Home: Leesburg, Virginia Major/Minor: Graphics-Advertising/Art Major/Minor: Government/Public Address Major/Minor: Psychology/Counseling Major/Minor: General Studies - Music, English Interests/Talents: Horseback riding, hiking, paint­ Interests/Talents: Reading, aerobics, collecting key Interests/Talents: Cooking, singing, reading, writ­ Interests/Talents: Tennis, running, children, old ing, drawing, sewing, poetry, making crafts chains, traveling, singing ing, gymnastics, swimming, traveling Jimmy Stewart movies, singing, songwriting Activities at LU: Intramural volleyball, dorm ac­ Activities at LU: Resident Assistant, College Re­ Activities at LU: Psi Chi, Liberators for Life, Black Activities at LU: Singing in chapel, performances in tivities, Concerned Women for America, student activi­ publicans, Pre-Law Club, SGA - vice presidential cabi­ Student Fellowship, Unity Ensemble, Chi Alpha, SGA - Search '88, '89 and '90, prayer leader ties, prayer leader, Resident Assistant net, Senate, Black Student Fellowship, Unity Ensemble vice presidential cabinet, Senate, prayer leader, RA

* iij^<#Fii "Liberty has "Liberty has "Liberty has integrated my brought people helped me "I have defi­ faith with my into my life that nitely grown achieve a bal­ *;$fj| academic studies. have touched •M1K& mi* spiritually since ance. Also.it ydn I have realized my heart and ! I've been at has helped me to s\>_^llS&< 1* that I must be strong Christian Liberty." be myself." active in this friends — I will world and not never be the passive." same."

Amy Lee Mills Penny Jo Mundy Rebecca Louise Owen Diane Michelle Palmer Age: 22 Age: 23 Age: 20 Age: 21 Home: Salisbury, North Carolina Home: Mt. Hope, West Virginia Home: Ocala, Florida Home: Harrisonburg, Virginia Major/Minor: Elementary Education K - 8 Major/Minor: Elementary Education K - 8 Major/Minor: Psychology/Business Major/Minor: Nursing Interests/Talents: Going to the beach, riding roller Interests/Talents: Volleyball, tennis, drawing, play­ Interests/Talents: Songwriting, reading, singing, Interests/Talents: Reading.writing poetry, cook­ coasters, running, shopping, singing ing accordion playing piano, drama, crafts, "intellectualizing" with ing, running, crafts, drawing, listening to piano music, Activities at LU: Resident Assistant, prayer leader Activities at LU: L-ACT friends, making desserts fellowshipping with other Christians Activities at LU: LIGHT Singers, YouthQuest, Activities at LU: Nursing Club, Haiti Health Out­ prayer leader, drama activities, LIGHT Club reach Team, Color Guard, Residence Life

gj^jjgl "Liberty has "Through the "Liberty has helped me to leadership of my "Liberty has helped me to rely been an excellent Hi —- *T ' ^B grow spiritually, professors, I have and be dependent environment socially and seen how living a $&e? "\ j Hi"*" on the Lord and academically Christian life and necessary for me made me spiritu­ to mature and and caused me working with Hk" '•-" 41 ally mature. It to rely on God people go hand- learn what I need jS m ^^ has made me for strength." in-hand." in order to grow." ImLA.^jm who I am now."

Laura Anne Seale Elizabeth Carole Shoaf Gay Anne Weatherall Pamela Mae Zimmerman Age: 22 Age: 21 Age: 21 Age: 21 Home: Rawlett, Texas Home: Lexington, North Carolina Home: White Oak, Texas Home: Corriganville, Maryland Major/Minor: Paino Performance/Psych., French Major/Minor: Business Managment Major/Minor: Psychology/Human Ecology Major/Minor: Biology/Chemistry Interests/Talents: Playing piano, singing, swim­ Interests/Talents: Spending time with friends, Interests/Talents: Sewing, crafts, reading, touring Interests/Talents: Tennis, swimming,playing piano, ming, horseback riding, sewing, crafts, being outdoors, meeting new people, shopping, swimming, politics gardens and historical places, going to fairs, talking to golf, reading, discipleship, skin diving, skiing, rock spending timewit h friends Activities at LU: SGA Secretary, President - Alpha and being with people jumping Activities at LU: Concert Choir, ACDA, LIGHT Lambda Delta, College Republicans, Concerned Women Activities at LU: Resident Assistant, Dorm Activi­ Activities at LU: Intramural tennis, prayer leader, Club, prayer leader, Exposure Trip — E. Europe for America, Big Sister program, LIGHT Club ties Director, President - Senior Class, Chi Alpha Biology lab attendant, Pre-Med Honor Society

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f \ \ Page 8, The Liberty Champion homecoming '90 Tuesday, Oct. 23,1990 LU vs Notre Dame? We're on our way Why play football at all? by Jerry Falwell By KEVIN M. BLOYE bonafidc college football program," was primarily responsible for moving former Richmond assistant coach Editor Falwcll said. Liberty's program up to the NAIA Morgan Houl assumed leadership of There arc many parallels between football and a vital Christianity. From the first season in 1973, LU But is Falwcll serious about Notre level after the Flames' first winning the LBC program. Football is action. Football is contact. It is involvement and participation. chancellor Jerry Falwcll shared this Dame? season (5-4) at the varsity level in In 1988 the last year of Houl's li vc- Football requires discipline, training and much concentration. This sport outrageous vision that had his team of "The challenge is there," Falwcll 1976. ycartcnurc, Liberty University moved requires courage and plain old grit. Sometimes you gel hurl playing the Biblc-toting Baptists battling the proclaimed. "All they (Notre Dame) Cartwright left the team after the to the Division 1-AA level and put game. Sometimes you lose. Many times, you find yourself lying on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on the have to do is accept." 1977 season to become a pastor in die together a solid 8-3 season. ground looking up. Oftentimes, when die game is over, you arc bruised, gridiron. Seventeen years ago when the Philadelphia area, and Liberty's win- On Dec. 18, 1988, former Cleve­ beaten and you ache for several days. The Baptists against the Catholics. school was known as Lynchburg ningest coach, Tom Dowling assumed land Browns coach and NFL Coach Football also involves people. The object of die game is to win. Consis­ The preachers vs.the priests. A gridi­ Baptist College and classes were the helm for the next seven seasons. of die Year Sam Ruligl iano was named tency is a very important ingredient. There arc many spectators observing ron match made in Heaven. held at Thomas Road Baptist It was during Dowling's reign that as Liberty's head coach. every move and play. When the game is over, there is no replay or second Falwell's mere mention of this vi­ Church, former U.S. Naval Acad­ Liberty Baptist College began mak­ Several months before, Falwcll had chance. sion would virtually guarantee good- emy Officer Lee "Rock" Roycrcame ing a small imprint on the world of met me fiery Brooklyn native at a Any Christian can read these first two paragraphs and sec the beautiful natured laughter from any large gath­ to Lynchburg to coach the new LBC college football. convention where Rutigliano was analogy of die game of football with the Christian life. These arc some of ering. Nothing like a few chuckles to football program. *In 1977 running back Kim Raynor promoting his spiritually based the reasons why we believe such an athletic program at Lynchburg Baptist loosen" an audience before a sermon After posting a modest 3-3 record and offensive lineman Scott Goctz autobiography Pressure. College is good. Our young people arc Christians who need to learn all the or speech. That was 1973. in the inaugural season against prep became LBC's first football All- "I knew die second I met him that I lessons this great game has to teach. While dicy arc learning and playing the Seventeen years later, Falwell con­ schools and junior varsities, Royer Americans. wanted him to be my football coach game, there arc many opportunities to witness for Christ. Wc arc excited tinues to share his vision with the died tragically in a plane crash on *In 1979 LBC posted a 9-1-1 rec­ someday, "Falwcll admitted recently. about the prospects of our football team for mis year and the years ahead. same fervor and sincerity; but no­ Nov. 20, 1973. ord and tight end Steve Kcarns was In Ruligliano's first season at LU, Most of all, wc want to glorify the Lord in everything wc do. Wc surely body is laughing anymore. Despite such a short tenureatLBC, drafted by the British Columbia Lions die Flames narrowly missed their first- want to win - but more important - is our desire to magnify the name of our The samecollege that played against Falwell believes Royer's spiritual becoming the first Flame to play at the ever playoff berth finishing at 7-3. precious Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Each year, wc plan to improve. If juniorvarsitiesand prep teams in 1973 contributions to the program has professional level. Not only did Rutigliano have an adilctics can attract young people to a Christian school, wc arc for it. If is now on the verge of becoming an carried over to today. "Rock Royer *In 1980 Liberty played its first Di­ impact on the field, his presence gave adilclicscan hclpour kids to learn how to live the Christian life victoriously, annual powerhouse on the Division was God's man for the hour when we vision 1-AA opponent James Madi­ the Flames constant national expo­ we arc for it. 1-AA level. started the football program," Fal­ son, and lost 30-14. sure: just what Liberty ncceds to even These arc thrilling days to be alive. Wc have a glorious opportunity to In the big business of college foot­ well said. *On Nov. 8, 1980, Liberty won its entertain the thought of a Notre Dame reach die youth of our generation. It is my conviction that football can be ball it t doesn't seem possible that a "He took Phil. 4:13 as a foundation first game against a Division 1-AA match-up. a part of this evangelistic endeavor. program started in a small town in to build on and that verse is still our opponent, beating Morehcad State, "Ourprogram last year jumped from Central Virginia could make a na­ focus in 1990." 23-20. a 1 inc item in the Sunday box scores to * Reprinted from the 1973 Lynchburg Baptist College football program •:' tional impact so quickly. John Cartwright, an assistant to *On Oct. 24,1981, Liberty played a natioanally rccogni/.cd program," "Even in 1973 when we had no Royer, took over the team in 1974 its first Division 1-A opponent Fur- Falwcll said. "Sam Rutigliano has facilities, and we were playing against and led them through its first com­ man, and lost 38-14. worked miracles in getting us na­ prep schools, we envisioned having a plete varsity schedule in 1975. He After Dowling's departure in 1983, tional exposure." Flames JNIVEHSITY Flames Coaches in the Pros WERTY

Liberty alumnus Year Team Steve Kcarncs (TE) 1979 British Columbia Lions (CFL), drafted Glenn Inverso (QB) 1980 New York Jets, free agent Jeff Brown (DB) 1982 Washington Federals (USFL), drafted Malt Forslund (QB) 1982 Washington Federals (USFL), drafted Fred Banks (WR) 1984 Miami Dolphins, "Rock" Royer John Cartwright fel^Mt^ drafted by Cleveland Browns 3-3 14-13-1 ' .Jr^stawm Phil Basso (QB) 1984 Indianapolis Colts, free agent Steve Clark (FS) 1985 Buffalo Bills, free agent -«*«£ Rcnnic Jones (WR) 1985 Philadelphia Eagles, free agent Kelvin Edwards (WR) 1985 New Orleans Saints, drafted Wayne Haddix (CB) 1986 Tampa Bay Buccannccrs, Sam Rutigliano drafted by New York Giants 12-6 Bill Kagey (K) 1986 Dallas Cowboys, free agent Mark Mathis (CB) 1986 St. Louis Cardinals, free age^t ' Richard Shelton (DB) 1989 Denver Broncos, drafted Tom Dowling Morgan Hout LBC running back Kim Raynor rushed Miami Dolphins receiver Fred Banks Eric Green (TE) 1990 Pittsburgh Steelers, drafted 33-38-2 20-29-1 for 1,112 yards and became the school's played for Liberty Baptist College from 1982 first football All-American in 1977. to 1984. Bold print indicates player is still active

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i> Page 9, The Liberty Champion sports Tuesday, Oct. 23, 1990 Flames Feedback s1*5- Curt Olson Lady Flames streak snapped Blame it on Rijo! Defensive lapse Reds earn straight A's leads V-ball team Who would have ever predicted a Reds sweep of the mighty Oakland A's? Not even Jeff Cota, who pre to disappointing loss dieted the Reds in seven. By LORIHILLARD The Reds were not expected to Champion Reporter win, and nearly every sportswriter After 10 straight wins, the Lady Flames volleyball team ended its winning and sportscaster in the land pre­ streak Friday night, losing to America University in Washington, D.C. dicted an A's sweep. Taking advantage of the Flames weak defensive play, AU was able to defeat The A's were in first place for 99 the "better team." "We have a stronger team," Kelly stated. AU's coach added percent of the season. The Chicago that Liberty would have won if its defense had played up to its potential. You don't win 103 games by being Failing to deliver the necessary passes, the Lady Flames were left behind in sloppy. Congratulations, Oakland their defensive play. "Our passes were weak," Kelly said. "Because of that, A's, for one fine season. You have we weren't able to use (Kim) Thomas. That really hurt us." no reason to be ashamed. Despite their weak defense, the Flames were able to stay in the game with But the Reds won the World Se­ their offensive play. "(Theresa) Bream and (Kim) Ouwenga played an out­ ries because they played as a team, standing offensive match," Kelly remarked. Ouwenga had 11 kills during the rather than as individual talent. match. They also won the Series be­ However, AU fought back with a tough attack against LU' s offensive plays. cause they did exactly what they "American University has a good defensive team," Kelly said. 'They were had to do: score early, get the big consistent in returning the ball over the net." pitch, play great defense and get to Beginning the week on a better note, the Lady Flames captured their 11th the Nasty Boys in the sixth or sev­ win against Virginia Tech Tuesday, defeating them at LU Gym. enth inning. The Flames turned me tables on VT, after losing to them earlier in the season. The Reds' momentum in theseries "They dominated us our first game of the season," Kelly stated. "This time hinged on one pitch in the first in we dominated them." ning of Game One. The first pitch Starting off strong, Bream exploded against VT during the first game, Eric "The Red" Davis saw from slamming a back-line kill that left VT'sdefensemesmerized. "Bream pounded Dave Stewart was crushed into the the ball," Kelly said. "She was unstoppable." Bream led the team with 30 kills concave of the upper deck of River­ and 24 digs during the match. front Stadium. In the words of Reds Thomas finished the task by delivering the final kill to end the first game, 15- right fielder Paul O'Neill, "The 9. "Right when we needed it, Thomas came through with crucial kills," Kelly home run by Eric Davis sent a chill remarked. Thomas had nine kills, 22 digs, a block solo and two block assists down the Reds bench and everyone during the match. was thinking 'We can win this The Flames continued their display of excellence in the second game, using thing.'" teamwork to capture the win. "The key to the second game was good passing," From that point on, the Reds had Laura Miller, starting setter for the Flames, said. "That determined the success the A's where they wanted them. of our offense." Miller set the ball 54 times, delivered three block solos, two They scored early and did not let up. block assists and seven digs during the match. They knew the A's were just an­ Coming from behind, the Flames turned to Bream's kill power to tie the other team, not the invincible dy­ score 14-14. Then Miller and Thomas set the tempo for Bream, as she nasty they were made out to be. delivered the final blow to end the game 15-13. After the Reds shut out the A' s in Throughout the third game, LU and VT kept the score neck and neck. Late Game One, even I doubted if diey in the game, however, VT moved ahead 9-13. could do it again. It looked doubtful Yet, with continued effort, Liberty came back to tie the score 14-14. for the first three innings of the "Thomas' and Miller's blocking turned me team around, and we stayed intense second gameas Danny Jackson gave until the end," Bream said. up four earned runs on six hits. The game continued to heat up as the score moved to 15-15. Thomas' serve Reds manager "Sweet" Lou Pin- was returned to Miller, who set for Bream to execute the kill that brought the iella had tb put his middle relief to score to 16-15. the test early with a 4-1 Oakland Thomas and Nicole Nice defended Miller's final serve with a double block lead. ScottScudder, Jack Armstrong to shut down Virginia Tech 17-15. Nice contributed 17 digs during the match, The Lady Flames volleyball team was the hottest sport on campus before Friday night's loss to American and chief Nasty Boy Norm Charlton and Ouwenga finished with 14 kills, 16 digs, and seven block assists. UniverSitV file photo by Jeffrey S.Smith responded to the call and shut out the A's on four hits. The Reds chipped away at the lead, trailing 4-3 in the eighth. Then A's manager Tony La Russa made a Turkson, Olsen score major-league mistake when Welch batted and pitched in the eighth. He should have brought in bullpen ace, Eckersley. to power Flames to 2-1 win Welch delivered a pitch to Hatcher, who had tied a World Se­ By JEFFREY A. COTA lime (before scoring)." Coach Bell's squad is confident; ries record for consecutive hits, and Champion Reporter John Arrandale put the Tigers (8-8) however, that it can improve on its he launched a routine fly ball to Jo Dave Olsen scored the go-ahead out in front with 24:52 left in the first near perfect 5-0-1 home record. "It's se Canseco. The rightfielder mis goal with 24:12 left in regulation to half, after an apparent hand ball that hard to beat us here (at home)," Bell played the ball; Hatcher wound up lift the Liberty University men's soc­ was not called against MSU. The ball said. "When teams leave here they was lofted to Arrandale, who touched on third and later scored on an in cer team to a 2-1 victory over Mem­ know they have played a (hard fought) the ball with his hand and scored the field force play, tying the game. phis State at the Liberty University game." ensuing goal. In the bottom of the 10th, those track and soccer complex Saturday. "We play well against tough teams. unlikely heroes did it again when Olsen scored his first goal of the Liberty, 8-2-2, capitalized on a They (Navy, Campbell and Radford) Memphis State mistake late in the utility infielder Billy Bates hit his season on a Brent Ward header, that are a challenge for us, and we all have first half to tic the game. first major-leaguehit, scoring on was lobbed over the head of MSU the desire to win," Turkson said of the Joe Oliver's single. goalkeeper Todd Scarpace as he Defender Scott Spencer pushed upcoming matches. "There is no rea­ Brian Stephens as the LU forward A Cincinnati 2-0 lead, heading to charged the ball. The assist by Ward son for us to lose at home. If we play was his second on the season. drove toward the goal, resulting in a Oakland, was pivotal for the under­ to our best ability and do what coach direct penalty kick. Freeman Turkson dog Reds. In Game Three, Tom The Flames appeared to out-battle tells us, we will win." scored his second goal of the season Browning faced Mike Moore who MSU for much of the game, keeping Turkson, who has six points (two with more than 18:00 remaining in was 4-0 in postseason appearances the Tigers in their own territory, but it goals, two assists) on the year for the the first half. For the third straight game, the Reds was State that struck first. "It was a Flames, added that there is an extra scored early. However, Oakland very competitive game. In me second The Flames take on the three tough­ incentive for the team to be successful quickly responded as A' s designated half we pulled it (play) back," coach est opponents at home this week, Navy on the field. Bill Bell said of the team's perform­ hitter Harold Baines took the first (Oct. 22), Campbell University (Oct. "Coach Bell is like a father to us. ance. 24); while Liberty takes to the road pitch from Browning and parked it You want to prove to him that you can Junior sweeper Freeman Turkson has had somewhat of an offensive for the final lime to face Radford in the right field bleachers for a 2-1 "The whole second half we kept do it, that we can win," the junior outburst this season. P"010 b»D,vld Dentel University (Oct. 26). Oakland lead. them penned in. It was just a matter of sweeper said. The lead was short-lived as the Reds took advantage of a Mark McGwire fielding error and seven hits to take an 8-2 lead. The Reds Hockey team will feature new look this season never looked back as they won 8-3 In Game Four, the Reds again By CHARLES J. CONRAD prove through the strength of the Offensive MVP left-wing Dan Lane year ago, the Flames have picked up natureof hockey, Habermas said: "All faced Dave Stewart during a night Champion Reporter defense and the improvement of the and right-wing Jeff Schmidt. Follow­ four new players (Nicholson, Lycctt, of our fans know that on occasion marish first inning. A high inside Late October means the changing goal lenders. He said, "We'll have ing them is the second line of center Frit/, and Gazey) who arc capable of things happen in hockey that seem to pitch hit Hatcher on theback of his of the leaves, a crisp chill in the air, trouble scoring goals, but we'll be Kirk Fritz, left-wing Scan Gazey and filling the void. make it difficult to exhibit one's tes­ left hand. Then Davis, who had the nearing of Halloween and the re­ real strong defensively and stronger right-wing Dave Graziotti. Others The Flames will feature a more timony. However, we try to keep those played the entire Series with a sore turn of the Liberty Flames hockey than we were lasl year in the nets." vying for playing time are Todd controlled, disciplined style of play to a real minimum. 1 don't want any left shoulder and a bum right knee, season. The defense is led by 1989-90 de­ Schatzer, Seth Campbell, Chris this season in a sport which allows a of my guys being involved in any of made what looked like a perfect Flames' fans now begin venturing fensive MVP Bret Burrows and John Hulshof, Steve Silvester, Scott Keith lot of individual freedom on me ice. the things that would not be becoming shoestring catch until the ball Hew to Roanoke's Lancerlot Sports Com­ Seism, along with newcomers John and 1989-90 Most Inspirational Player "This year we're trying to change that to a Christian testimony." out of his glove as he dove and plex to watch the "Fire on Ice" skate Nicholson and Jeff Lycell. Sharing Andrew Sheldrake. (freedom) a little bit, and we're trying The Flames have already played rolled. Davis stayed on the ground in pursuit of a successful 1990-91 lime in the Flames' goal will be Chris Habermas said he will confidently to institute some specific defensive two games in the 1990-91 season, in pain. Soon, the A's led 1-0. campaign. Becker and Jeff Marshall. rely on die Flames' reserves during and offensive patterns," he said. losing 3-2 to the Roanoke All-Stars Meanwhile, Reds righty Jose Rijo The Flames have lost five key play­ Though defense may carry the team, the upcoming season and will utilize "The reason for the new style is so Oct. 12 and defeating Virginia Tech settled down and mowed through ers from last season; and of this year's Habermas said, "Our strength at for­ his third line more than he did me we not only know where our team­ 2-1 Oct. 13. the A's line up yielding only two 18-man squad, nine are either fresh­ ward is we've got some individuals second half of last season when he mates arc, but we know die best way The "Fire on Ice" will continue its hits, both in the first inning. men or sophomores. Head coach Gary who are capable of putting the puck in normally played with two lines. "1 to get the job done, whether it's slop­ bid for a winning season when the The Reds responded in the eighth Habermas described this year's Ihc nets." wouldn't use three lines if I didn't ping the opposing player or trying to Flames host the Georgia Tech Yellow inning when Braggs hit a fielder's Flames as a "very young, developing Leading the offensive charge will think I had three more guys that could put ourselves in a position to score," Jackets this Friday and Saturday at team building lor the future." be a first line consisting of 1989-90 do their share of the work." Habermas explained. the Lancerlot Sports Complex in See Champs, Page 10 Habermas said the team should im­ Team MVP center Mike Torrance, Despite losing five regulars from a Referring to the sometimes violent Roanoke. Tuesday, Oct. 23, 1990 The Liberty Champion, Page 10 Flames gain crucial 30-10 win Shelton shines as Flames l~""~"^"'"'" ••T-ffr""" ' '•"• •:!•;• '. ')» "•••.•. , : . •—. • •. 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By MARVIN HAMLETT passes, and Shelton rushed for 19 and set up a 26-yard field goal widi Sports Editor yards before Justino found tight end no time on the clock. The halftime In a game plagued by penalties, Mark Thomas open down the middle score was 20-3. Liberty's football team combined its for a 51-yard touchdown pass to put Justino led another scoring drive consistent passing attack with a sur­ LU ahead 7-0. Thomas had three on LU's second possession of the prise running game to pound Towson receptions for 74 yards. third quarter. On first-and-10, he hit State, 30-10, snapping a three-game Liberty began its second scoring L.G. Parrish for a 27-yard gain. Par- losing streak and keeping playoff drive in the second quarter from the rish caught eight passes for 108 hopes alive. LU 32. Again, it was Justino who con­ yards. Six plays later, Justino and Clarence Shelton, filling in for an verted a third down with a 33-yard Parrish teamed up again for a 22-yard injured Leroy Kinard, rushed for a sideline pass to Scott Queen (four re­ reception. Queen then hauled in a 6- career-high 116 yards on 25 carries ceptions for 48 yards) on third-and- yard pass to give LU a 27-3 advan­ Robbie Justino passed for 281 yards six. After six Shelton rushes and a 6- tage, and Liberty was never threat­ as the Flames, 5-3, never trailed in the yard Justino pass, the Flames went ened thereafter. contest. Overall, Liberty had 439 ahead 14-0 on a 1-yard dive by Shel­ Defensively, the Flames were led yards total yards offensively. ton. by Wesley McConnell who had "We did what we wanted to do by The Flames then scored on a "fluke seven tackles and five pass-break­ running the ball and keeping the of­ of the year" play. The Flames had ups. Eric Carroll had five tackles adn fense fresh," coach Sam Rutigliano driven inside the Tiger 10, but a Jason an interception. Tight end Mark Thomas split a seam in Towson State's defense and Robbie Justino made the said. "By running the ball, we got Harrell field-goal attempt was On the front Liberty sacked die Tigers pay for it on this 51-yard pass play on LU's opening drive. photo by sieve Green control of the game." The Flames blocked. Towson State quarterback three time of possession was 14 minutes The deflected kick went beyond the times for 15 yards. Neal Bryant had our back," Rutigliano said. "I mink ever, the Flames could have beat next few weeks, and I think tonight longer than the Tigers. line of scrimmage and touched a an eight-yard sack; Frank Fuller had there is still a little scar tissue from the Delaware Stae, but DSC scored 29 was a good indication of what we Liberty was penalized, however, Towson State player in the end zone, a two-yard sack, and John White had Delaware State game, but tonight's fourth quarter points to grab a dra­ want to do." 21 times for 181 yards, both of which making it a live ball. a five-yard sack. win helped to clear up some of that matic 38-37 win Last year die Flames were snubbed are school records. Towson State also Thomas then pounced on the loose The win was LU's first since Sept. scar tissue." With five wins, Rutigliano feels by the selection committee after made a school record of 141 yards on ball fora Flames TD. After the unsuc­ 22, a 42-13 trashing against More- Liberty began the year widi four Liberty must win the final three completing a 7-3 season. 13 flags. cessful two-point conversion,the head State. Rutigliano felt relieved to consecutive wins before losing die games of the season to gain a ranking The Flames return to L U Stadium The Flames took control on their Flames led 20-0 with 42 seconds re­ finally snap the losing streak. next three to Villanova, Delaware and postseason play. "We need to Saturday at 1:40 p.m. for die Home­ first possession of the game after a maining in the first half. "We needed to get die monkey off State and Youngstown State. How­ find our sense of balance over the coming game against Samford. Tiger punt pinned them on their 6. The Tigers used every bit of the 42 Justino completed two third-down seconds, as they marched downfield Men's CC finishes Game Nine first in Invitational By TIM SEARS "McCombs is an animal," team­ Champion Reporter mate Brett Honeycutt said. Hon- Some days everydiing goes just eycutt also said McCombs was right. pumped for the race because his The LU cross country team had one family was there watching him. of tiiose days as it narrowly escaped Paul Honeycutt, Brett's father, was Liberty Samford widi a win at the Liberty University watching as Honeycutt finished third vs. Cross Country Invitational Saturday on the team and seventh overall with (4-3) (4-2-1) on die GE practice field. a 26:41 time. The Flames finished one point ahead After the race, Paul Honeycutt said On Deck: Samford University of die University of North Carolina- he was quite proud of his son and When: October 27,1990,1:40 p.m. Wilmington, the collegiate state impressed by his improvement. Where: Liberty University Stadium, Lynchburg, Va. champions of North Carolina. Improvement is also the best word Series: First meeting The Flames also beat teams from to describe Geof Elijah's season. Coaches: Liberty, Sam Rutigliano (2nd year, 12-6) Richmond, Campbell, Old Domin­ Elijah has been steadily cutting time Samford, Terry Bowden (4th year, 22-16-1) ion, UNC-Asheville and North Caro­ off each of his races. This week Elijah Analysis: Last Saturday's 30-10 win over Towson State may serve as the lina A & T. finished seventii on the team with a most important victory of the season for Liberty after losing three consecutive Leading the way for the Flames time of 27:06. games. Granted Towson State remains winless after seven games and was not was the team's consistent leader, "This was our best performance," expected to give Liberty even a scare. However, the Flames needed an Steve Hurst. Hurst was the eligible Matthes said. However, Matthes is opponent like Towson State to reinstall the confidence they possessed when collegiate winner, finishing in 25:59. thankful for a break in the schedule they began the season with four straight victories. Bill Cason, former Furman Univer­ until Nov. 13 when Liberty will again This week's opponent, Samford University, took the jump from Division sity cross country runner, ran unat­ host a meet. 3 to Division 1-AA three years ago and has gradually clawed its way to tached and won die race widi a time of The following is a list of overall respectability. Samford head coach Terry Bowden, son of Florida State 25:50. finishes for LU: Steve Hurst with coach Bobby Bowden, has guided die Bulldogs to four victories in seven In addition to Hurst's outstanding 25:59, second overall; David games, despite having only four seniors on the roster. performance, other runners contrib­ McCombs with 26:38, sixth; Brett The Bulldogs, fresh off a 25-22 win at Morehead State last Saturday are led uted to the team effort. "We came Honeycutt with 26:41, seventh; by senior halfback Brady Jones, who leads me team with 771 yards on 146 togetiier as a group," team member Damien Bates with 26:52,10th; carries (5.2 yards per carry). Senior quarterback Ted Darbeyhas thrown for Kirk Holloway said. "There was a Bill Khan with 26:52,12th; Kirk 1,211 yards on 86 completions with most going to his favorite target, wideout bond tiiat helped us flow." Holloway with 27:03,14th; Geof Brian James (32 receptions for 697 yards). Freshman Dave McCombs was Elijah with 27:06,15th; Mark Before the win at Towson State, Liberty senior fullback Clarence Shelton one of those flowing. "Dave is tough Szkolnik with 27:09,16th; Brent had started every game but had carried the ball only 11 times in seven games. mentally," Coach Jake Matthes said. Squires with 27:34, 22nd; Mike Shelton, who was considered an integral part of the backfield at the start of McCombs struggled a week earlier, Shupe with 27:38,23rd; Neill Sawyer the season, had been used strictly as a blocker for tailback Leroy Kinard. widi an eighth-place team finish, but with 28:55,38th; and Tim Scott' On Saturday, Kinard sat out with a bruised shoulder, and the 5-10, 215- this week McCombs finished second Former Flames cross country run­ pound Shelton finally got me call. He responded by shredding the Tiger on the team and sixth overall widi a ner Tim Sears also ran the race and The Men's cross country team finished first in Saturday's defense for a career-high 114 yards on 25 carries. The addition of Shelton time of 26:38. finished in 31:57. Liberty Invitational meet. photo t>y Jeffrey s. smith as a bonafide running tiireatgive s Liberty another dimension in its already potent offense. The question is: Will head coach Sam Rutigliano distribute the ball more evenly with a healmy Kinard back in the lineup? Quarterback Robbie Justino continues to stack up a list of impressive Women's CC has best finish of year numbers throwing for 291 yards on 22 of 33 pass completions in Saturday's season-best times: (27th) with 21:21. to becheered on by supporters includ­ win. With 2,275 yards passing in eight games, Justino needs only 241 yards By KEVIN COCKRAN Patti Bottiglieri in The rest of die team ing her friends and teachers. per game in LU's last diree contests to become the second quarterback in Champion Reporter fifth place widi 18:38, finished as follows: Dick also said tiiat it was a good Liberty history to reach 3,000 yards in dieair. Former Liberty Baptist QB Phil The Liberty University women's Urlene Dick in 11th Carrie Siegel (36) feeling to hear her name called during Basso owns the single-season passing record with 3,226 yards passing in cross country team earned its best place widi 19:34 and with 21:55, Lauri the race to keep her from slowing. 1984. score of the season Saturday in the Kim Wolbert in 16 Coe (39) with 22:57, The Liberty Invitational was dedi­ Defensively, Liberty had its way with the Towson State offense through Liberty Invitational held at die GE with 20:13. Esther Mills (42) with cated to the late coach Ron Hopkins, most of me contest. The Tigers totaled 298 net yards in die contest, but 175 practice field. Also finishing in 23:15 and Holly who died of a heart attack before die of those yards came in the fourth quarter when the game was well out of reach. The team finished in second place Liberty's top five Spencer (44) with beginning of the school year. Junior cornerback Wes McConnell led the defense widi seven tackles and an widi an overall score of 33 points. were Jenn Reeder 24:20. The next meet for the Flames cross astounding five pass breakups. Placing above Liberty was William (22nd) with 20:56 and Wolbert said it was country teams is Nov. 3 at home and Mary widi a score of 20. Homecoming has finally arrived and as Homecoming tradition (widi help Christie Rininger Patricia Bottiglieri a definite inspiration against Virginia Tech. from die schedule-makers) usually has it, the home team is supposed to make Below Liberty were Richmond short work of its inferior opponent in a happy, festive football atmosphere. University with 83 points, Old Do­ Champs Will that be the case against Samford in 1990? Count on it. minion University widi 118, UNC- Asheville with 139 and Campbell Continued from Page 9 with 206. The Reds responded in the eighth inning when Braggs Rijo, Sabo and Hatcher didn't share the MVP honors. ThevW^r's Club Tolsma said he hopes the girls hit a fielder's choice with bases loaded to score Larkin Rijo was truly awesome in pitching a shutout and a Plajl' |Veek continue to do as well as diey did in and move Winningham to third widi one out. Reds two hitter. Steve Hutsti a member of this meet, where they "ran like diey designated hitter Hal Morris was up next. Morris was Hatcher, though, went nine-for-12 (.750) widi '.• .-.•;•;•: Xv ..-.•.-.•.•• •>:• :•:•:•.•.•.-.•.• .•.-.• ,->.•>;•••,•.•.•••••: batting .091 for the series and had previously choked the «^J&,fi«Q«J&vflftUfttry team should be running." seven consecutive hits, establishing a series record. widi runners on base. has bjeen named the /Player's This meet was important for die Sabo had a solo and two-run homerun in Game Three, Club '$( I jjt'y era 1 h wWeek. girls' confidence, because it brought La Russa then made mistake number two as he had went tiirec-for-four in Game four with a double and Eckersely and Rick Honeycutt warm in the bullpen but Hurst ^omjreJSff in this them out of their slump, Tolsma said. had 10 put outs in Game Three to tie a series record. stuck with Stewart. Morris launched a sacrifice fly to weekends Liberty Invita­ He feels that this is a definite asset for Throughout die Series, the Reds scored early, kept score Winningham with the game-winning run. tional M^ei;aoWorld Series was the fact that lina. Steve Hurst Liberty's top diree runners earned and they simply capped it off in the series. Tuesday, Oct. 23, 1990 The Liberty Champion, Page 11 Fall tennis: Tennis team loses Fabulous FinWSET sportes di r By BRYAN SNEAD prove. Champion Reporter Liberty lost only one player to The Liberty tennis team ran into a graduation last year (Scott Binion). College & Pro brick wall against the Spartans of But the biggest loss was that of No. 2 North Carolina-Greensboro Tues­ seed Andre Patton who transferred. Games for Oct. day. The Flames dropped com­ Diemer is pleased with the team's 27-28 pletely away from their game plan development. He said, "Time will Kevin Doug Marvin and lost 8-1 to the Spartans, who are play an important role, especially Bloye Dempsey Hamlett ranked as the best Division 3 team in after the match at Lynchburg College Samford at the country. (a7-2Flames win). We played well in Liberty Liberty Liberty Liberty Liberty Liberty Liberty In the first match, the Flames' the Division 1 tournamentatRadford, Arkansas at No.l seed Eddie Bongart won in making it to the finals before losing to Arkansas Houston Houston Houston Houston Arkansas three sets, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, for LU's William and Mary." Houston Other competition in the tourna­ James Madison at only win. Navy JMU Navy JMU Navy JMU In each of the other singles ment included Virginia Common­ Navy matches, Liberty lost in two sets: No. wealth, Virginia Military Institute, Penn St. at Alabama Penn St. Alabama Penn St. Penn St. Alabama 2 seed Rafael Cardosa lost 0-6,2-6; and Richmond. Alabama No. 3 seed Dan Fariss lost 2-6, 0-6; Diemer's club had a record of 17-5 Carl Diemer Southern Cal at Arizona St. number-four-seed Tony Weaver lost a year ago. Despite the aggressive­ Arizona St. use use use use use ness of his players early in the fall sea­ 1-6,3-6; No. 5 seed Chris Johnson 3- prove mentally." Cincinnati at son, he believes that the future of Atlanta Cincinnati Cincinnati Atlanta Cincinnati Atlanta 6,4-6; and Dan Balasic 2-6,4-6. Despite the loss, Diemer said the Atlanta In doubles play Liberty lost all Liberty tennis is "too difficult to spring season still looks promising. Detroit at three matches. The team of Eddie understand." "The team possesses a lot of talent New Orleans Detroit N. Orleans N. Orleans Detroit N. Orleans N. Orleans Bongart and Tony Weaver lost 4-6, and ability. However, the most im­ In order for the Flames to become a Minnesota at 6-3, 5-7. Rafael Cardosa and Dan portant aspect of a good future is dominant force in tennis, Diemer Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay Minnesota Minnesota Green Bay Fariss also lost in three sets, 3-6,6-4, maturity and improving after every believes that consistency is a key aspect. 3-6. Dan Balasic and Chris Johnson match." Tampa Bay at San Diego Tampa Bay Many factors, including the num­ Tampa Bay San Diego San Diego San Diego lost 4-6,4-6. Diemer is realistic about the com­ San Diego ber of scholarships and recruits, also "Our baseline game was weak and parison of this team to past teams. Washington at play an important role in determining New York New York New York Washington New York New York so was our net play," coach Carl "It's too early to tell, but we are im­ New York Giants Liberty's tennis future. Diemer said. proving and getting a bit stronger," Bongart agreed that UNC-G's Diemer said. "If we gain a few more scholarship Last week 7-3 6-4 6-4 6-4 6-4 4-6 players and recruits, then it would serve and net play made the differ­ "Our only returnees are Dan Bala­ ence, but he added, "They beat us in give our program a huge moral Overall 37-21-2 37-21-2 33-25-2 34-24-2 39-19-2 38-20-2 sic and Eddie Bongart. Their experi­ boost," he noted. every way possible. We need to im- ence will help the other players im­ Ghanan soccer stars make huge impact Goalkeeper Nimo vaults Homesick and shy, Sasu to fifth in the nation adjusts to life at LU By EVIE DAVIS fessional soccer players. "I want to By EVIE DAVIS Although he does not know where Champion Reporter play soccer for as many years as the Champion Reporter he will play soccer in the future, Sasu George Nimo, Liberty's goal­ Lord allows," he said. Johnny Sasu, like many college focuses intently on the games in keeper for the men's soccer team, is Nimo does not consider himself a students, left his family and some which he defends for Liberty . currently ranked fifth in the nation. A competitive person. "That's sur­ very good friends behind when he "At first, I'm excited. Then, right senior from Ghana, West Africa, face," he said. "My way of playing is packed his luggage and moved to before the games begin, I do a lot of Nimo has attended through what God Liberty. concentrating," he said. "As a defen­ LU four years and has given me. I He smiled as he thought about sive player, I think about how I'm will graduate with a don't look at other home and then quickly looked down. going to prevent mem from scoring pre-med degree. players and try to "Oh, I do miss my family. I miss and how to contribute to the team in ! Before coining to beat "them in per­ them a lot," the Ghanan said. order to win." LU, Nimo .was the formance. I just However, he left them about 5,000 Sasu, a business management ma­ starting goalkeeper play to the best of miles away in Ghana, West Africa. jor, enjoys communicating with for the Ghana Ama­ my ability that God "I haven't seen my family since people and making new friends. "I teur National Team, allows." 1987," he said. think one of the best things about and competed in the While develop­ About three years ago, Sasu was Liberty is the people," he said. He African Continental ing his abilities, recruited by coach Bill Bell to play shrugged his shoulders and contin­ Soccer Competition. Nimo appreciates soccer for the Flames. "I heard about ued. "In Ghana, if I didn't know "I grew up playing Bell's encourage­ Johnny through a former LU soccer someone, I simply didn't know soccer," Nimo stated. ment. player who had competed against them. Here at Liberty, people make "Just like basketball "I think Coach him in Ghana," Bell said. an effort to speak to me, even when is America's big Bell is very good in Sasu didn't want to come to LU we don't even know each other. sport, soccer is trying to bring out because it was so far from home. "I George Nimo "I'm a quiet person, and some­ Ghana's." the best in you. He attended boarding school all through times people can misunderstand Nimo, the fourth child of five, grew tries to get individuals to excel to their high school, and I was used to leav­ that," Sasu explained. "I've always up in a Christian family and accepted best capacity." ing my family. It was never this far been shy, but that doesn't mean I'm the Lord as his personal Savior at the Before a soccer game, Nimo reads away though!" he said. not friendly. "Even when you get to age of 14. his Bible and prays. "There's been With some encouragement from know me, you'll still find that I'm His father, Evans Nimo, is a phar­ times when I've had to go into the his older brother, Nicholas, Sasu very quiet." macist. "Dad got me interested in sci­ locker room and let George know the Defender Johnny Sasu has been one of the main reasons decided to move to the United States Liberty's recent prayer meetings ence, so I wanted to study something game is beginning," Bell said. "I find why the LU soccer team has won eight of 12 games this year and begin school at LU. photo by David Dentel have encouraged Sasu in his relation­ related," Nimo said. him quieUy sitting in a corner pray­ "Nicholas pressed me to come and ship with God. "The prayer meetings Nimo heard of LU through Johnny ing." more. He's our last line of defense. portunities to share the gospel with get my education. He said, 'It's bet­ really show that people are con­ Sasu. Sasu is a senior defender from During a soccer game, Nimo can His job is to keep the back door shut," the opposing team. "As a Christian, I ter to have an education.' And at Lib­ cerned. The school has helped build West Africa. always be heard despite the fact that Bell said. think it shouldn't matter how we feel erty, I could play soccer too," Sasu up my faith in God." "Johnny and I competed against he is not me center of the attention. "I think a good characteristic of a after a game; whether we win or lose, said. "My education and soccer are the each other in Ghana. We're all good, Fans hear Nimo yelling at his team­ goalkeeper is leadership," Nimo said. we should witness," he said. Sasu loved playing soccer as a most important things to me, but so we were known," Nimo said. mates, warning them of approaching He frequently guides his teammates "Usually the other team will listen boy, and he plans to "stay active" in Christianity is the biggest part of my "Coach (Bill) Bell contacted me opponents, directing the ball and, during a game. "As a goalkeeper, I more if they win. But if we play a it for a long time. life," he said. through Johnny and a few others from overall, being a team leader. see everydiing from behind. Good really good game, they don't mind "I was probably five-years-old With the dedication, determina­ West Africa," Nimo said. When Nimo arrived at Liberty, he ones (goalkeepers) will tell their listening either, because they are talk­ when I first started playing. 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I ) Page 12, The Liberty Champion Tuesday, Oct. 23,1990 newsShrin e Continued from Page 1 sented by an altar inside the shrine. Yogaville. Meat is forbidden any­ RA's sponsor letter The common thread that the com­ Two other altars exist, one collec­ where on the grounds, and residents munity says holds these different faiths tively represents "Other Known Re­ observe a strict lacto-vegetarian diet. together is what they call "the Holy ligions" and another for "Those Still Although Yogaville officials deny Light." One brochure lists the differ­ Unknown." any connection with the New Age writing campaign ent religions the shrine honors and The sanctuary of the Lotus Shrine Movement, Dr. Norman Geislcr, who underneath each is printed a saying showcases a sophisticated lighting has written several books on the New unique to that religion, which includes system designed specifically for the Age, said that the community was a a reference to light. bulding. mecca for the New Age Movement. In the case of Christianity John A column of light emanates from "It's very dangerous," he said. It's to U.S. soldiers 12:46a is quoted: "I have come into the central altar and rises to the top of dangerous, because it's seductive, By JULIE BEUTLER tants by Oct. 30. "I'll take all the letters I can get," the world as Light." (The capital L is the dome where it divides into indi­ and because it is hard for the rela­ Champion Reporter Lawton stated. "I know everyone is busy, but all it their emphasis.) vidual beams to illuminate each of the tively untrained Christian, which The Residence Life Office is sponsoring a letter-writing will take is five minutes. It would be great if the whole A plaque in the Display Hall states, 10 altars. The worshiper is supposed includes over 90 percent of Chris­ campaign to the servicemen in Saudi Arabia through Tues­ student body would get involved. "The Light is built into everything in to be reminded that all faiths have, as tians, to distinguish the truth from day, Oct. 30. "The campaign's goal is to make students more the universe. Everything has Light. It their source, the same Light. the lies." Resident Assistant Bryan Lawton formulated the idea for aware and help people to see that in small ways they is the cosmic Light that illuminates Yogaville is virtually self-sufficient, Dr. Geisler continued, "Yoga is not an "encouragement campaign" from letter-writing campaigns can be a witness," Lawton explained. The letters your way. We all have Light. All containing mostof the necessary serv­ an innocent bodily exercise, it is trying students have sponsored in the past. When the Pan Am should be informative and encouraging, Lawton faiths honor it. Every altar has Light. ices such as a general store, credit to teach people to get in touch with a Boeing 747 crashed in Lockerbie, Scotland, in December stated. "The soldiers get very little news from home. Every religion has" festivals for Light." union, elementary school, fire depart­ pantheistic god, the force within 1988, killing 38 Syracuse University students, Liberty stu­ Tell them you are supporting them," he added. The centerpiece of Yogaville is ment and organic garden which sup­ (ourselves), the energy which perme­ dents responded with letters of sympathy to Syracuse Univer­ The letters will be collected and mailed Thursday, "TheLight Of Truth Universal Shrine" plies much of the food for Ashram - ates everything." sity. Lawton would like to see students wanting to reach out Nov. 1. A collection will be taken to cover the cost which is called by its acronym "Lo­ to the soldiers involved in the Middle-East crisis. "Liberty of postage. tus." The shrine was built to resemble tk should set the standard by getting involved," Lawton said. The campaign is a one-time push for students to the lotus flower because of the flower's "As Christians, we should be leaders." support the servicemen, butLawton would like to see ancient religious symbolism. The Lynchburg television station WSETprovided Lawton with it continue. "It would be great if people would carry lotus lives in the water, where it floats the addresses of the seven divisions currently serving in this on their own," he said. Students can include their on top without becoming wet. Ac­ Saudi Arabia. Lawton hopes to be able to send several addresses if they are interested in getting a response. cording to a brochure, "The spiritu­ hundred letters to each address. "Take five m inutes and do it. You never know what ally-realized person lives in the wa­ Students are encouraged to write a one-page letter to a could happen from just one letter," Lawton chal­ ters of the world, yet is not disturbed *wpp (^g Wf__ ]__gflMjEL.,- ! ' ••• . ~5 \aesr • soldier overseas and then hand it in to their Resident Assis- lenged. or influenced by them." Another brochure claims, "The Lo­ *J& . LU Debate: jm ~J mWft- ™ HJHafc |B -• A^m tus Shrine radiates healing energies to ^£0 r .... - w "> jL I » ,m* everyone." Thousands of devotees Impressive start has debate make their pilgrimage to the shrine r / damF^'- yearly. The Blue Ridge Mts. provide a different view of the shrine. Each of the 10 religions is repre­ photo by Michael Post team wanting top spot Guillermin By BEN LaFROMBOIS The varsity team traveled to Emory team finished 4-4 with one of its wins Continued from Page 1 be addressed in chapel." Guillermin said he was looking into Champion Reporter University while the junior varsity coming against the high school na­ night, he said. "They have to have it Guillermin also talked about the the situation and would have more The debate team is off to its best and novice teams traveled to Penn tional champions of two years ago. finished by Nov. 30 because that's university's admissions policies. answers at a later date. start with tournament-point wins at State Sept. 28-30. The varsity team of At the Randolph-Macon tourna­ the first basketball game," Guiller­ "This is an open-admissions school. Thanksgiving break generated more Penn State and Randolph-Macon Hall and David Kester was one of the ment the Liberty Debate Team proved min said. But my preference is to make it more questions, and Guillermin explained Woman's College. better teams at the tournament, ac­ its overall quality by earning awards Several questions about racism on selective," Guillermin said. "It would the reason for the shortened break. They have also competed at Emory cording to O'Donnell. The team fin- at every level and placing first over­ campus were brought up during the do Liberty well to require higher "Most schools have a short break for University and the University of ished4-4 and missed making theelimi- all. Five of the eight teams in elimina­ meeting. Guillermin was asked if scores on the Scholastic Aptitude test Thanksgiving," he explained, "but for Kentucky. nation round on speaker points." tion rounds were from Liberty. Noel Liberty specifically recruited minor­ (SAT)." some reason ours was longer. Con­ "Overall, we're off to a much bet­ "The Penn State was our best tour­ Brewer and Christy Hindson placed ity professors. Guillermin said that although the trary to what many people think, we ter start than last year, and we have nament," Tom Walker, varsity team first in the novice class. "We have recruited black faculty admissions requirements have not (the administration) do hear com­ never had a team do as well as this member, stated. Of the seven Liberty "We had five of six top speaker members," Guillermin said, "but it been tightened, he is pursuing it. "We plaints about Thanksgiving break year," coach Brett O'Donnell stated. teams attending, six made the elimi­ awards in novice and junior varsity isn't a focal point. We welcome black need to integrate a system of aca­ being so long." The early success of the team is due nation round. A total of 16 teams competition," Hall said. Todd Riffle applicants, but there is no marketing demic integrity," he said. Guillermin said that although the to the strength of its debaters at every made it to the elimination round. placed first; and Sorenson third. The tool we use to get them. We just deter­ The campus postal system was also break will not be extended, he would level. "Overall, this is the strongest Jim Sorenson and Tim Edwards team received eight varsity speaker mine what are needs are (for faculty) the subject of a few questions. Guil­ like to see a fall break implemented. team we have ever had," Mike Hall, made it to finals in junior varsity awards, with Sherry Smith and Walker and then accept all applications." lermin said he is just now learning "That isn't to say you can't go home varsity debater, said. Each of the competition, while Noel Brewer and taking the top varsity spot, 3-3. Guillermin also talked about why about the problems with the post of­ early (for Thanksgiving)," Guiller­ novice teams has received an award at Kevin O'Brien did the same in nov­ "The strength of the team is due to racism has not been addressed during fice. min said, "butyou'llhavetocutclasses every tournament. Indebateeach level ice. Mindy Currie placed second in experienced debaters and the debate chapel services. "It hasn't been ad­ "Sometimes I get shielded from to do it." on a team must do well because the novice-speaker competition. camp at the beginning of the year," dressed because there are so many problems," Guillermin said. "But the Guillermin said that students will point totals that determine national The competition at the University Hall said. O'Donnell credited the other things to address. It does need to post office seems to be a recurring be able to get permission from the rankings are the sum of each level on of Kentucky included teams from success to "good work ethics and the be discussed, but a lot of things should problem." supervisor's station to leave early. the team. Iowa and Wayne State. The varsity best research we have ever done." Life Chain Continued from Page 1 telling people that they had to go to gains. "We have nothing to gain per­ club, was also well-represented. Club the other side of the street and stay sonally. We are just here to stand up President Laura Stebbins was happy there. for the unborn." with the overall turnout but disap­ According to Lytle, however, the Renee Zentmeyer of Virginia Beach pointed that there were not more stu­ group's permit allowed them to use said she hoped the demonstration dents from LU. both sides of the streets. Jim Stapel- would have an impact upon Lyn­ "I think it (the life-chain) is awe­ ton, an officer patrolling the area, chburg. "I think it will make an im­ some. I praise God for the beautiful agreed with Lytle. The incident was pact. I know I would be impacted if I weather and the great turnout. But resolved when the demonstrators drove through here and saw all these HfcBM there should be more LU students. agreed to remain on one side of the people." I'm grateful for those who are here, road until the Crop Walk demonstra­ In a related story, Lytle's husband but there should be more." tors passed. David, president of the CAC, was not Stebbins added that the Liberators Stapelton said the pro-life group at the rally. Lytle said her husband For Life would continue the fight for was very cooperative. "There were was "in Norfolk doing the Lord's an life by demonstrating next Monday absolutely no problems today," he work." and Thursday at a medical clinic on said. "They actually did us a favor by The Lord's work, in this instance, JENSENS, LanghorneRoad where abortions are agreeing to stay on one side until the refers to serving time in jail because At we don't like to also performed. march passed." of a recent rescue demonstration at a The only problem during the dem­ The CAC employed 10 of its Noi folk abortion clinic. According to onstration occurred when a separate members to help supervise the event Lytle, her husband is doing well. see people eating alone... demonstration for the hungry, called and keep things organized. Steve Al- Bryan Stephens, also in jail be­ the Crop Walk, began. Because the bachten, one of the CAC supervisors, cause of the Norfolk demonstration, life-chain demonstrators were on both said, "I think this is great. The Lord has been struggling with food aller­ sides of the street, police were con­ has really blessed us today. We all gies. According to his wife, Stephens cerned about the safety of the march­ need to stand up and stand togethr. "has been kind of down, but he is ers. One member of the Lynchburg for the unborn." perking up. He is allergic to most of police department began Albachten added that the demon­ the food they serve, but he's been walking down one side of RiVermont. strators were not seeking personal fasting anyway." So, bring a date or a friend and their dinner and ice cream is on us!

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