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Health Care bill passed Congress. Liberty the case. should be dismissed on the grounds that there University defends Counsel argued its case in federal court in In Lynchburg, ap­ are “too many uncertainties,” claiming the lawsuit against Lynchburg on Friday proximately 70 law school Health Care bill will not affect Liberty Univer­ Liberty is not alone. Twenty states have filed students and commu­ sity until 2014. required insurance lawsuits against the legislation, according to nity members packed the Federal Judge Norman Moon asked the at­ CNN. In mid-October, a federal judge in Pen­ courtroom, listening to torneys what circumstances would not apply sacola, Fla., and another in Richmond heard more than two-hours of to the univeresity MELINDA ZOSH STAVER [email protected] motions to dismiss cases filed by the U.S. arguments from U.S. At­ “We do not know if (reform) will ap­ Department of Justice defending the health torneys and law school ply to Liberty yet,” one of the U.S. Attoneys Liberty University is the first private insti­ care law on behalf of the federal government. dean and Chairman of Liberty Counsel argued. tution to file a lawsuit against the health care Both the judges recently denied the motions Mathew Staver law. The suit was filed March 23, the day the to dismiss and will later rule on the merits of The U.S. attorneys argued that the lawsuit HEALTH CARE continued on A2

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L a u r e n E d w a r d s JEFF VANKE independent GREEN LIGHT — Thousands of people turned out for the annual Run For Their Lives 10k, 5k and Youth races in Lynchburg on Saturday, Oct. 23. Knox Alpaugh, pictured above, finished in 5 minutes 34 seconds. Community members of all ages participated in the event to raise money for Freedom 4/24.

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STUART BAIN Day of silent solidarity saves unborn libertarian ASHLEY BOLLINGER [email protected]

f I th e red tape screamed life as the closed mouths silently mourned death and pleaded for hope. T Looks of confusion and curiosity followed the somber few at Liberty who took a silent stand for those who will never speak Tuesday, Oct. 19, on the national Day of Silent Solidarity “Sometimes silence is the best way to break through the apathy,” secretary of R.O.S.E. Ann Haldeman said.

C a t H e w it t SILENCED — Sean Maguire stops talking to protect life. ♦ Visit LibertyChampion.com for complete story

Inside the Champion News A1 Opinion A4 Feature B6 A 2 / L iberty C hampion NEWS O ctober 2 6 , 2 0 1 0 Students visit local mosque

Editor's Note: This is the second part in a three part series

AMANDA THOMASON [email protected]

1 Ic somberly removed liis shoes, leaving liis I'eet Kire on tiie sot't carpet, as lie entered the doorway to the mostjiie. Joining his fel­ low Muslim believers he prepared to begin l-'riday prayers called Jumah. New faces sat in metal chairs alongside the prayer room. 1 Pressed in modest attire with shoeless feet, as a sign of respect, this group of Liberty students prepared to ob­ serve how Muslims perform their Jumah prayers. Hoth Maqsud Ahmad, leader of the mostjue and Dr. Hdward Smither, professor ol'the Introduction to Islam course at liber­ ty University, said they look forward to the Photo I^hovidj h fret|uent visits each semester where both BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS — Dr. Edward Smither, professor of Introduction to Islam, brings his class to visit the local C'hristians and Muslims have a chance to in­ mosque to observe Friday prayers known as Jumah. Smither's wanted to give his students a first-hand experience of Islam. teract with one another and ask questions, "We are very encouraged to have built the mosque, especially for Friday prayers,” Ahmad participate in dialogue with the leaders of ple were. They truly placed incredible value After a few years of visiting the Lynchburj said. "We can offer a place for all Muslims their mosque. After observing Friday prayers, on people and relationships, regardless of re­ mosque, Smither and his students have, ex alike to come amidst their busy schedules to Ahmad offered a lunch of pizza and soda for ligious differences,” senior Marilyn Britt said. tended hospitality to the Muslim communit) say their prayers together." the students before their time of discussion. The GLIA enjoys this time with the stu­ to build relationships. Smither said he wanted a first-hand ob­ Once stomachs were full and coiwersations dents to discuss their religion of Islam as well Always looking for ministry opportuni servation of how Islam is lived out tor his had begun, the Muslim leaders prepared for a as answering numerous questions. ties that may arise, Smither and his student; students. IVeviously, the class would travel to time ofdiscussion with the Liberty students. As this is not a time of debate between continue to visit the mosque multiple time; t^harlottesville, Va. to attend prayers at UVA. Usually about two to three hours elapse religions, but merely discussing religions as through the semester as a means of educatior When the Clreater Lynchburg Islamic Asso­ before the groups are ready to end their dia­ I a means of education, the GLIA welcomes and ministry ciation (C’lLIA) opened one in Lynchburg, logue, Smither said. the students into their mosque. The doors of "I think there’s a need for mutual under a more local opportunity did arise, immedi­ “They are very open for discussion. In fact, their mosque are open to everyone, according standing on both sides of the spectrum a: ately welcoming the Muslim mosque to the one of the first times we went they portrayed to Ahmad. there are walls of ignorance, fear and misun community, Smither sought to build relation­ that life was short and said, 'let's not just ask "I learned through my experience at the derstanding,” Smither said, 'A lot is solvec ships with them and open a greater door of nice questions but be open and honest to ask mosque to ask questions as most of the Mus­ over hospitality and through friendship, education for his students to walk through. the important questions,"' Smither said. lims here are very educated and intelligent," think its just the human need for friendshif "Our approach has been, as a class, to be I ’he students were able to gather education junior Chris Biddix said. “God taught me and through that relationship we can freel) exposed to Muslims to observe how Friday through their dialogue time. The first-hand (through this experience) to treat all people share the gospel.” prayers happen," Smither said. experience enabled them to not only learn as people and to care about them. Sharing life As Ahmad and the t!LlA have an open- about Islam but to meet Muslim believers and with people is the best way to reach them, as ♦ THOMASON is the special door approach with members of the commu­ begin building relationships with them. opportunities to share the truth will no doubt assignment editor nity, they were eager to have the l.iberty group "1 learned how incredibly relatable the peo­ arise.

• In the previous issue of the Liberty Champion, there was a factual error. Last week in the article “Fasting From Fashion — Seven Items or Less/’ on B7, Amanda Magee’s name was spelled wrong. The correct spelling is “Magee,” not “McGee.”

l>l lOTO PUOVIDRI) MAKING A STATEMENT — Law School Dean Mat Staver (right), Chancellor Jerry Falwell Jr. and City Councilman Jeff Helgeson hold a press conference, talking www.LibertyChampion.com about the lawsuit that Liberty University filed against the government Friday.

HEALTH CARJE coiitimicJfrom A I according to Staver, "We are crossing a threshold we have "Hie health care law will impose heavy never crossed,” Staver said. “It is regulating an L iberty C h a m p io n penalties on institutions that do not comply, inactivity and forcing everyone to participate 1971 UNIVKKSITY Hl.VP, I.YNCHBUIUI, VIRGINIA 24S02 according to Stavcr. by purchasing health insurance,” Liberty University could face $1.1 million Delegate Kathy Byron is being a conflict Melinda Zosh LDITOR IN CHIEF in penalties, he said. "Hiis line will reoccur crossing that threshold, according to Staver,

C O N T E N I VISUAL CONTENT ADMINISTRATION every time one employee is deemed not to She helped pass the Virginia Health Care Cat Hewett Chris Mabes Deborah Huff have the “minimum essential coverage" under Freedom Act, which allows individuals to Nfwr. I'onoR I’HorOC.RAPHY EDITOR fACULiV ADVISOR Taylor Overhultz Eli Overbey Ben Lesley the law. choose their own health care policies, AS‘iI NEWSIDIT(JR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERHStNG DIRECTOR "Liberty University cannot wait for 2014; Byron told a crowd outside the court Abby Armbruster Chris Scott Amanda Sullivan OPINION CDirOR Wl.ilDESIGNtR <‘.RADUArE ASSISTANT it must arrange these linancial aHairs now,” building downtown that the federal law is in Dominique McKay Ethan Massey Alex Kelsey Staver said. "We must re-e.xamine everything "direct conflict with state law,” ASSI OPINION tDITOR .RAI'mu DtSKiN c.RADUATt ^SSISTANI Kelly Marvel Karen Tatlaksen (the health care bill) does and look at finan­ "Tliis healthcare legislation was forced on ' iRAPMk design ■;(>ORr iDitoit cial costs." our nation against the will of the American Nathan Brown Briana Kauffman A>:SI . . -jR i ,F.DITOH c.HAPHiC DEVGN This lawsuit is similar to cases filed by people. It included a takeover of the student Ryan Mercer VISIT THE CHAMPION'S WEBSITE Tiffany Fdwards Attorneys General I'mII McCollum in Florida loan industry It will fund abortions. It favors llAIUKf H'llOR k.RAPHiL DESIGN AT WWW.LIBERTYCHAMPION.COM. Meagan Roper John Gosslee CHECK US OUT ON ON FACEBOOK. and Ken Cuccinelli in Virginia, but Liberty’s certain religions over others in violation of . . 'I'y 1, 'lOR CARFOONISr case is also unique, according to Staver, the first amendment. Amanda Thomason Sl‘i V lAl Assii:,NMLNr IDIIOR In addition to arguing that Congress lacks It will make healthcare more expensive the authority to mandate every person in and will diminish the quality of the American LETTER healthcare system in my opinion. If it is fully TO THE The Champion encourages community America to purchase a particular kind of EDITOR members to submit letters to the editor on any health insurance or pay a penalty, it argues implemented, I don’t want my kids or grand- subject. Letters should not exceed 400 words and must be typed and signed. The deadline Is Send letters to: that the bill violates the establishment and kids to ask 20 or 30 years from now why we 5 p.m. Friday. Letters and columns that appear free e.xercise clauses in the U.S. Constitution, didn't take action to stop it from destroying are the opinion of the author solely, not the Liberty Champion Champion editorial board or Liberty University. which guarantees freedom of religion and the greatest healthcare system in the world," Liberty University, Box 2000, All material submitted becomes property of Lynchburg, VA 24502 freedom to practice religion, Staver said, Chancellor Jerry Falwell, Jr, said. the Champion. The Champion reserves the “(Liberty employees) would participate Moon will make a ruling at another time, tight to accept, reject or edit any letter received ordropoffinOeMossHall 1035. - according to the Champion stylebook, taste in a market they don’t want to participate in Ihe US, Attorneys did not comment on this and the Liberty University mission statement. and one that violates their religious beliefs,” case, Staver said. The bill also violates the commerce clause, ♦ ZOSH is the editor In chief. A 3 / L iberty Champion NEWS O ctober 2 6 , 2 0 1 0 Tax cuts could soon end

KATIE BELL ing, /\mericans would pay five or the wealthy to expire. While 3" kebell2(§>llberty.edu ten percent more in taxes than in percent of Americans are in fa past years. vor of keeping the tax cuts tor all Former President George W “This translates to the govern­ Americans. 44 percent want them Bush’s tax cuts and the 2009-11 ment having more money and extended only tor those who make Congress have something in com­ families having less money," Di­ less than $250,000 and 15 percent mon — both are due to expire by rector of Policy and Communi­ ot Americans are in favor ot the tax the end of this year. Unless Con­ cation at the Tix Foundation Bill cuts expiring completely gress votes to maintain the largest Ahern said. Certain CiOP leaders are not in tax cuts in history will become ex­ "Whenever a family has to cut tinct Dec. 31. its budget, they will discover that the Gallup Poll majority who are The Bush tax cuts, which were they will cut a purchase that will in favor of allowing the tax cuts tor passed in 2001 and 2003, have hurt someone in the family For the wealthy to expire. become one of the focal points some this could mean forgoing "I cannot vote for and should of November’s midterm election. paying college tuition or purchas­ not vote tor a tax increase, because With the economic recovery look­ ing textbooks. Textbook rental if you leave out the investor and ing bleak, the expiration of the tax companies such as Chegg could the person who brings capital to cuts is especially controversial to see an increase in profit margins the table, you cannot grow the this year’s election, according to the as a result of the expiration of the economy and we will continue to Wall Street Journal. Bush tax cuts," Ahern said. have joblessness," Representative Congress has three options re­ The Bush tax cuts are not the Pete Sessions of Texas said. garding the imminent expiration of only tax relief item set to expire the Bush tax cuts, it can do nothing on Dec. 31. The Obama “Ameri­ Curtis Dubay a Senior Policy and simply let the tax cuts expire, can Opportunity" tax credit, Analyst ot the Heritage Founda­ vote in the Obama Administra­ which gives families S2,500 to tion who specializes in tax policy tions plan or vote in the Republican apply towards college tuition argued that if the Obama plan is plan (which equates to keeping the costs that have an annual house­ put into place it will have severe tax cuts as they are). hold income under $160,000 the increase on taxes for small busi­ have not had to lay off or fire any and enduring economic conse­ President Barack Obama’s pro­ also ends on Dec. 31. nesses will have the harshest effect employees as a result ot the poor quences for Americans. posed plan would result in the larg­ The child tax credit maybe af­ on the economy as it will eliminate economy if the Bush tax cuts are According to ["Jubay Obama’s est tax increase in U.S. fiscal history fected as well. In the past, their par­ certain jobs and will eliminate the repealed only time will tell how that plan will retard economic growth President Obama's tax plan ex­ ents have had the benefit of claim­ need to create new jobs. will affect the Muse,” Muse owner in the midst of an already strug­ tends the 2001 and 2003 tax relief ing each child 16 and younger as a Locally, small business owners Brian W'ynn said. gling economy keep unemployed for all families that earn less than dependent and receiving a S 1,000 are aware that the days of the Bush Conn Carroll, a blogger for the $250,000 a year (S200,000 a year tax credit. According to Ahern, that persons from returning to work or tax cuts may be numbered but they Heritage Foundation, noted that al­ for singles), according to Ryan policy will not end but will be cut finding other employment, cause are not overly concerned. lowing taxes to expire would nega­ Donmoyer of Businessweek.com in half In 2011, parents will receive more Americans to lose their jobs “Times have been difficult, but tively affect small businesses which However, his plan increases taxes a credit of $500 for each child age and finally permanently slow down we have not had to lay off people would be detrimental for econom­ on wealthy families, small business­ 16 and younger, said Aliern. economic growth lowering Ameri­ or put a freeze on hiring new em­ ic recovery es, and investors whose income is “In order to soften the blow for cans’ standard ofliving. ployees. We are aware that the Bush “Research on the last seven re­ above the $250,000 threshold. parents it is best if college students “Congress does not have to vote Congress’ decision on the cur­ file as a dependent on their parent’s tax cuts may expire but we are not cessions shows that small busi­ on the tax cuts. They will expire rent tax policy will mark the most tax forms. The parents ot college anticipating hard times because of nesses generate about two out of automatically whether or not Con­ significant tax debate of the past 50 students will receive more ot a fi­ it,” owner of the Depot Grille Dave every three new jobs during recov­ gress puts the issue to a vote will years. Each Congress tor the past nancial benefit if students file as de­ Poole said, eries. Hitting small businesses with depend on what happens on Nov 14 years has voted consistently to pendents than the student would The Muse Coffee Company is tax increases would kill this job decrease taxes for the American if they filed independently," Ahern locally owned and affected by taxes growth,” Carroll said. 2," Ahern said. people, according to the Heritage said. on small business. According to a Gallup Poll, the Foundation. Although a tax increase would ‘A large percentage of our staff majority of Americans are in fa­ 4 BELL is a news writer. If Congress chooses to do noth­ negatively affect American families. is college .students. Fortunately, we vor of allowing the tax cuts for

Fireworks and Lawsuit: Man files suit

$6 million suit alleges one told the Liberty University Police De­ After Howard refused to let the officers lawsuit, man.” partment (LUPD) that Howard was being speak to his son, he was arrested and charged Howard was found not guilty of obstruc­ false arrest, excessive rough with his 14 year old son Isaiah. with obstruction of justice. Hinkley told tion of justice by Lynchburg General Dis­ force, negligent training LUPD Officers Craig Sasser and Marcus The News & Advance that Howard began trict Court, but he was convicted of resisting Tinsley arrived on scene and attempted to to fight, attempting to kick the officers even arrest. He appealed to circuit court, and the question the boy to make sure he was alright, after he was handcuffed, so they were forced resisting arrest charge was dismissed. Editor's Note: As of today, Liberty has not been police said. to use pepper spray “I really hate to say this, but 1 hope this o^icially served with the papers. “We were just looking out for the welfare The lawsuit claims that Howard was wasn’t racially motivated," Howard said. “I of the child,” LUPD Chief Richard Hinkley choked “until his face turned purple” and don't want to play the race card. That's not OMAR ADAMS said. that he tore a tendon in his shoulder. The me. 1 don't believe in that, but I hope this [email protected] In the lawsuit, Howard claims that he had suit charges false arrest, deprivation of lib­ wasn't racially motivated.” merely grabbed his son by the shirt after be­ erty unreasonable seizure, excessive force, Hinkley could not elaborate further on A Lynchburg man has filed suit against coming separated from him and that he told assault and battery excessive force and neg­ anything since it is an active lawsuit, but he Liberty University and two of its police offi­ the boy to “get your butt over here.” He ac­ ligent training. Howard asks for between said he stood by his officers. cers over an arrest in June 2009. The $6 mil­ cused the officers of harassing his family and $800,000 and $1.2 million for each count 'I’hey followed procedure and attempted lion lawsuit alleges false arrest and excessive telling him to “shut up.” but said that it is not about the money to ensure the welt^ue of Floward’s son, and force. “[The officer] kept ignoring me like 1 ''It’s principle. It’s not about money to he said they responded the way they felt was Former City Council candidate Anthony was some low-life, ignorant black man, you me. It’s principle. Somebody ought to have appropriate for the situation. Howard and his family were attending the know,” Howard said in an interview with came back and said, 'Sorry about what hap­ annual Celebrate America Independence WDBJ7 News. T didn’t like that. That wasn't pened to you and your family,’ or whatever," Day event at,Williams Stadium when some­ right.” Howard said. “We wouldn’t have even had a ♦ ADAMS is a news writer.

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ABBY ARMBRUSTER Fruit Roll-Ups or Pop-Tarts are snack items prcciously [email protected] New York City cherished, while it is unfair that others are able to easily buy Population: 8,008,278 them with money from the government. In an ellort to incioaso awareness and decrease waist sizes, Food stamps were created to help the needy, and eating New York mayor MicliacI l^loomberg recently petitioned such novelty products is not included in the standard defi­ lor sugary drinks s u l I i as soda to be banned Irom the list ot 21% nition of needy available foods tor the use ot food stamps in New York City ~ 1.7 million I Population On Sugary-sweetened items are the largest contributor to Kloomberg made the recjuest less than a month ago, but Welfare obesity in America, both Bloomberg and Governor David It is alarminj’ that soda is still approved to buy with food Population Not on Paterson said according to Bloomberg.com. While govern­ stamps tor the over 1.7 million people on NYC's weltare Welfare ment officials are trying to ban sugary drinks from the mar­ system. 79% ket place in NYC, diet sodas and similar products will .still In addition to the food stamp change, Woomberg also ~ 6.3 million be available for purchase if the initiative is passed. tried unsuccesstully to place a higher state tax on Former President Bill Clinton stated that the Personal purchased sugar drinks. Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act "'{'he city estimates food stamps pay tor million to $75 With 21 percent of the population of New York City of 1996 would end weltare as Americans know it, since wel­ S135 million worth ot sugary drinks in New York each year," on w/elfare, It is one of the highest cities affected by fare funding was capped or cut significantly nationwide, but according to NYPailyNews.com. the food stannp system. 43.6 million citizens were in serious change has yet to be seen in 2010. All over the nation, sugary drinks and unhealthy choices poverty in 2009, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Fewer people may be using food stamps, but in such are available tor purchase with tood stamps. In Virginia, economic times, people should not be able to "afford" buy- there is no master list ot what can and cannot be purchased Department ot'Social Services website. ingsugary drinks or other unhealthy products. The point except tor general categories. With such vague guidelines tor purchasing products, nov­ ot weltare is to steer people into jobs to provide healthier lives "(Some) items that can be purchased with the Supplemen­ elty items could be bought with tood stamps, which should overall, not to allow unhealthy products to be purchased in­ tal Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) include: tood or not be the case, as Bloomberg is trying to create an example stead ot nutrition. tood products meant to be eaten by people, baby tormula, dia­ out ot'New York. betic, or diet foods and snack toods,” according to the Virginia As a poor college student, spending the extra money on ♦ ARMBRUSTER is the Opinion Editor.

Forking leads to mischief on Halloween preciated. the spare key under the tire and hide it, but ot But as a child I had to find other ways to course our friend decided to call the police have fun at Halloween. and report it stolen before we could tell him 1 used to attend a festival at my church it was a joke. Basically, some kids no matter every year until I was old enough to do my the age just want to cause trouble on Hal­ own thing, but that c|uickly gave me an op­ loween. portunity to cause mischief The pros and cons of Halloween can From then on, my goal of getting as much differ between people, but 1 believe the main candy as possible was changed to seeing how points are shared by most people. tar I could push the limits. The first Hal­ The pros of Halloween are that kids are loween where I was old enough to be alone able to obtain large amounts ofcandy, as consisted ot my friends and I playing ding well as having a very fun time, and having dong ditch with our teacher trom math class. everyone dress up as a character of some It did not end well as the teacher saw us run­ sort. On the other side, however, the trick ning away in all black and thought we were or treating that some kids partake in can be trying to rob him. dangerous for kids going off on their own to The police came and tound us and c]uickly various houses. asked questions with a gun pointed at us. From personal experience, I understand You would think this one encounter would that kids may or may not cause trouble on have stopped from such activity, but it did Halloween by performing various pranks.

Ubt> not. To say whether Halloween is good or bad During a later Halloween, a group of us depends on the person and their personal went rolling and forking in a tew random background. "After you're done, we should roll the house." |(*HS (JtiSSU I people's yards and other means ofvandalism. With all the experiences I have been In case you don't know what this means, roll­ through, I will probably not let any children I CODY HARRISON trick or treating because otiiie dangers it [email protected] ing is otherwise known as toilet paper rolling, may someday have celebrate Halloween until presented. where we would cover houses with toilet they are at least 25. ' j|’alloween is a time tor dressing up as When I was older, I learned that their main paper, and forking would involve us sticking . ri-som ething you have thought about concern was that a man lived in our neigh- many plastic forks in people’s front yards. ♦ HARRISON is a student at Liberty University and a contributing writer. t'orI' the eientire year just to show your frientls borhood who was arrested tor child In my late teens we thought it would be wer you are. As a kid my parents prohibited molestation. 'I'heir concern was much ap­ funny to take one of our friend’s cars using

brought a small group of people out to the exact same ens ot other stories about one of the most haunted sites in woods where Megan and 1 stood now. As he was facing the America. I have visited Gettysburg every year since 1 was group, he recalled that several people continuously looked f 3-years old, and 1 have seen and felt things that 1 cannot over his shoulder. One person then asked why there was a explain. pale girl with black hair hovering in the trees behind him. 1 have smelled fresh gunpowder when there were no He turned around, and he saw the girl with matted hair. re-enactments and heard horses' hooves when there was She came closer, looking as ifshe was going to leap at them, no horse in sight. Most people would dismiss these occur­ and then she vanished. rences as illusions. As Christians, we need to delve deeper The crowd was silent as the tour guide paused. Some into these issues. looked skeptical, others looked like they were about to run The Bible says that spirits are real. Ephesians 6:12 ex­ out of the woods. plains that our struggle is “against the powers of this dark “That girl’s name was Elizabeth,” the tour guide said. “She world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly It was a warm, muggy evening in early July Despite the died 10 days after the battle." realms.” Many people may think that orbs (tiny white balls uncomfortable weather, people seemed to cling close to- He stepped forward, almost looking like a ghost in his of light) are ghosts, but 2 Corinthians 11:14 says that Satan gether because it felt safer than standing alone in the dark. Confederate uniform. He pointed to the cemetery above disguises himself as an “angel of light." The Bible also for­ The tour guide pointed down the hill and said,“We are the woods. bids contact with the dead, because the dead cannot com­ going into woods now Are you guys ready?' “She is buried up there, and she’s a very angry spirit," he municate with the living (Luke 16:19-31). I nervously glanced over at niy friend and co-worker, ■said. Megan. The only light that guided us was a faint line from This Halloween, when you’re telling ghost stories around He explained that Elizabeth's parents had moved her the blood red moon, and then we stopped, gathering in a the campfire, think about these issues. How can you help across town during the battle, because they worried about semi circle around the tour guide. answer these questions for a friend? Don't take my word her heart condition. 'I’hey did not realize that they were for it Open the Bible and find out for yourself “ This is my most famous story," the tour guide said. “It's moving her to the most intense area of the battle. about a 1 .Vyear-old girl." Just before she died, she told her brother that she blamed 'i’ens of thou.sands of men perished in the battle of Get­ her parents for her looming fate. The tour guide said he be­ M i i i d a M i tysburg, but 1 had never heard the story of a young girl. 1 was MZOSH@UBE^TV.EOU lieves that the girl carried this anger with her in the afterlife. interested, and 1 moved in a little closer to hear. We went on three other tours that weekend, hearing doz­ The tour guide said that nearly three years ago, he O cto ber 2 6 , 2 0 1 0 OPINION Liberty C hampion/ A 5 guest editorials Election 2010: Who to choose? Democrat Republican ^ Tom Perriello Robert Hurt

Virginia in a short time, this article would not policies of Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi whom he supported 97% of the time. be complete without addressing two o^ Pcr- It is no secret that Robert Hurt supports riello’s controversial votes. Perriello voted for increasing jobs and is in favor of repealing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care ObamaCare. He knows that excessive gov­ Act and also voted for the American Reinvest­ ernment regulation is the natural enemy of ment and Recovery Act. The Recovery Act of small businesses. He believes, as Ronald 2009 brought over $350 million in public-pri­ Reagan did, that when run by liberals our vate investments to the district and $35 mil­ government has three rules for dealing with lion to bring broadband internet to areas with business: “If it moves, tax it. If it keeps mov­ no high speed Internet, including 120 schools ing, regulate it. It it stops moving, subsidize in the district. it." Hurt believes that Virginia can do quite While some people may say that Perriello well by itself without the federal government is “out of touch" with the people of his district stepping in to limit the potential of Fifth by making these two votes - that is simply District entrepreneurs. Hurt will cut govern­ not the case. The fact of the matter is that our ment .spending and increase opportunities country was on the brink of going into a huge COLLEGE DEMOCRATS COLLEGE REPUBLICANS for small businesses. economic depression, one that if not for the Robert Hurt is al.so a defender of the so­ Recovery Act could have possibly led to a situ­ C ongressman Tom Perriello represents cial values that made this country great. He ation much worse than the current economy ' I ’he Fifth Congressional District of Virginia’s Fifth District as a true man is well-known for his pro-life stance and be­ It is also worth noting that the Recovery Act -L Virginia needs a change. A real one of courage, valor, and integrity. Before becom­ lieves that marriage between one man and was supported by both Republicans and this time. Current Congressman Tom Perri­ ing involved in politics, Perriello served as a one woman is the base on which civil society Democrats, ello’s (D) liberal agenda has truly squelched national security consultant, working in Af­ re.sts, Robert Hurt is the prime example of Regarding Perriello’s vote for the Patient the voice of the Fifth Congre.ssional District. ghanistan, Darfur, Kosovo and Liberia with the type of politician that this country needs Protection and Affordable Care Act — he Tom Perriello voted for three items that have child soldiers, amputees and local pro-democ- to get back to the founding principles and made a very courageous vote. While he could helped damage our economy the most: racy groups. He also founded many nonprofit the values that Americans hold dear have taken the easy way out and voted after Obamacare, trillion dollar stimulus and organizations aimed at bringing together taith On November 2, Virginia’s in the Fifth taking an opinion poll to see which way the Cap and Trade. Obamacare has famously communities. He received his undergraduate District need to ask themselves if they want wind was blowing for his re-election chances, brought nothing but higher prices, fewer op­ and law degrees from Yale University. to continue’with tax increase;;, and increased like so many politicians today do — he didn't. tions and minimum coverage e.xemptions W hen Perriello was first elected to Con­ government regulations or do they want to He didn’t do it because after weighing all the for corporations big enough to buy them. gress in 2008, he started helping Americans vote for jobs, lower ta.xes and individual lib­ facts he knew in his heart that voting for it was The effects on small businesses and in­ right away He co-authored the American O p­ erties. If Virginians want the latter option, the right thing to do, not just for Virginians but dividuals will soon start to pour down and portunity Tax Credit. This bill created a tax vote for Robert Hurt for US Congress, it’s for Americans ever)'where. decimate the economy of the 5th District. credit of $2,500 for the cost of college tuition that simple. To be clear, this article is not an endorse­ The Democrats trillion dollar stimulus bill and related exj5enses. Tom has also supported ment of Congressman Perriello but is only has had zero positives for Americans, but the largest middle-class tax cut in American PERRIELLO/HURT DEBATE a personal opinion regarding the upcoming it has increased the national debt, leaving history — 98 percent of working families in When: Wed., Oct. 27 at 4:30 elections. Perriello has demonstrated and a crippling legacy for the next generation. the district got a tax cut while he has been in proven that he has the conviction and the Cap-and-Trade is widely regarded as a mas­ Where: Randolph College, office and taxes in the 5 District are also at heart to do the right thing no matter what that sive energy tax that will increase the electric Smith HallTheater their lowest levels since the 1950s. He also se­ may cost him. One can only wonder what rates paid by every Virginian. This will ensue cured federal funding to support manufactur­ Please RSVP by e-mailing your Washington, D.C. would be like if we had massive cost increases for busine.s>ies in the ing in Central and Southern Virginia, includ­ name, student ID number, more people like Congressman Perriello that 5th district and across Virginia. Perriello is ing infrastructure upgrades in industrial parks phone number, and whether stay true to their convictions and stand up for out of touch with the people he represents, and educational programs. you live on- or off-campus to what they believe in always. and his constituents deserve a representative While Perriello has done much to help [email protected]. who fights for them, not the liberal and elitist

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W ith the November election at hand, the iJberty Champion asketl the congressional candidates several questions. The candidates for both the 5th and 6th Districts were given the same questions and space to lill. 'i’he candidates appear in the order that will be seen on the ballot. Voters living on campus, in the City of Lynchburg and in Amherst county will be voting in the 6th District, while voters living in Clampbell and Appomattox county will vote for the >th District candidates. Southern Bedford residents will vote in the 5th District and northern Bedford residents will vote in the 6th 1 )istrict, depending in which precinct they live. JTH DISTRICT m DISTRICT 5 . ISTRlCT State Senator Robert Hurt

to end January 2011? Would you certainty by lowering taxes, reduc­ for family businesses and farms, fyi support extending the Bush tax ing unnecessary regulations, and allowing our employers tb keep cuts beyond January 2010? reining in government spending so more of what they make. The worst Robert Hurt that our small businesses are able to barrier to job creation in Ameri­ ♦ Party: Republican I support making all of the 2001 invest and hire again. Only then we ca is the United States Congress. and 2003 tax cuts permanent. In will see our economy truly improve The job-killing policies enacted by ♦ Age: 41 this time of economic uncertainty, for the people of the 5th District. Congress - out-of-control spend­ ing and borrowing, tax increases, ♦ Alma Mater: it would be irresponsible to raise taxes on anyone. The problem in How do you use the Constitution the government takeover of health Mississippi College Washington is not too little rev­ in your decision making process? care, and Cap-and-Trade - have led enue; the problem in Washington What role should government to economic uncertainty and crip­ School of Law ('95) is too much spending. In order to take in citizens'lives? pling our job creators. We will not see any kind of recovery until there ♦ Website: robert reduce the federal deficit, we must cutting spending within a frame­ The Constitution is the basis of is a new Congress in place and the hurtforcongress.com work of a balanced budget. Only my decision making. I believe we federal government spends less, bal­ the federal government would need to return our country to the ances its budget, and lives within its What is your stance on health care? equate a tax cut for the people to founding principles set out by our means. Would you support the repeal of How do you plan to help small a spending increase in Washington, Founders; limited government, free the new healthcare law? businesses succeed? D.C. enterprise, and individual liberty What would you like college stu­ dents to know about you? I believe that the government I believe that small businesses are How do you feel about the new Would you support legislation takeover of health care should be the engine of our economy 1 am research showing that the reces­ th at would reverse and/or chal­ 1 would like college students to repealed and replaced. Our health proud to have the endorsement of sion has been over for sotne time? lenge the abortion decision in Roe know how important this election care system needs real reform based the National Federation of inde­ How do you plan to help those v.Wade? is. It is the most critical election of on market oriented solutions that pendent iUisiness and U.S. Cham­ who are still feeling its effects? our life time and it is vital that we maintain our quality of care and ber of Commerce. 1 will help small I am pro-life and I support reversing send people to Washington com­ truly reduce costs, instead of trying businesses succeed by fighting tor Unemployment remains at over Roe v. Wade. mitted to lowering taxes, reining in to salvage a bad piece of legisla­ lower taxes, reducing unnecessary 20 percent in some areas of the government spending, and reduc­ tion that the majority of Americans regulations, and limiting the role 5th District and we have lost over What specific plans do you have to ing the size and scope of the federal didn't want and that fundamentally of government where it doesn’t 11,000 jobs since the stimulus was increase employment? government. For the sake of your alters our health care system, a bet­ belong in our free enterprise. passed. In order to achieve a sus­ futures and the generations that fol­ ter alternative is starting over based tainable economic recovery, we The private sector, not the govern­ low, it's imperative that we make the on commonsense reforms where How do you stand on keeping the must have people in Washington ment, creates jobs. I will work to right kind of change on November broad consensus already e.xists. Bush tax cuts that are scheduled committed to creating a climate of lower taxes and reduce regulations 2nd.

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What is your stance on health How do you stand on keeping How do you use the Constitution care? Would you support the the Bush tax cuts that are sched­ in your decision-making process? fyi repeal of the new healthcare law? uled to end January 2011? Would What role should government Tom Perriello you support extending the Bush take in citizens'lives? Repealing health care reform would tax cuts beyond January 2010? ♦ Party: Democrat bankrupt Medicare, leaving seniors I have taken an oath to support and vulnerable. Repeal would defund I strongly support and have the Constitution and that oath is ♦ Age: 35 important programs that protect demanded a vote on extending tax foremost in my mind when con­ ♦ Alma Mater: Yale expectant mothers and reduce cuts for families making less than sidering legislation. All Americans the number of abortions. It would •S250,000ayear. should have the freedom to pursue University also kick students off their parents’ This is in addition to the tax cuts happiness and success for them­ insurance when they graduate. 1 I supported last )'ear which low­ selves. ♦ Website: perriello oppose repeal of these important ered taxes for 98 percent of fami­ 'I'he government should provide a forcongress.com provisions, but will continue to lies. E.xtending the tax cuts for the safety net to ensure that the basic f'lght to improve access to health extremely rich would add over needs of the least of us are met. care and make it more affordable. $700 billion to the deficit, debt that 'I'here are times when it is appro­ would be paid off in the future by priate for the government to set How do you plan to help our children and children’s children. ground rules and be a referee on What specific plans do you What would you like college stu­ small businesses succeed? the field but not in the huddle. The have to Increase employment? dents to know about you? How do you feel about the new financial meltdown and terrible oil 1 have cut 16 different taxes on research showing that the reces­ spill in the Gulf showed us what can We have to build it, make it and 1 am a man of faith who ran for small businesses in the last two sion has been over for some time? happen with no oversight. grow it in America again. For too ofTice as an extension of my calling years, including the elimination of How do you plan to help those long the elites in both parties sup­ to service. I understand the chal­ capital gams taxes on investment who are still feeling its effects? Would you support legislation that ported policies that got away from lenges facing you because I faced ill small businesses, and enacting a would reverseand/orchallengethe manufacturing, agriculture, and them myself not too long ago. I too .^5 percent tax credit for the cost of 'I’he recession may be over for the abortion decision in Roe v. Wade? construction- the very things we was blessed to attend great schools, health care. elites in Washington, but it’s not do best in Virginia. and Liberty does an amazing job 1 also championed the new law over in South and Central Virginia. I support immediate efforts to We can’t have an economy that is of making higher education aftbrd- that lets small businesses take 1 continue to f'lght for extended reduce the number of abortions based simply on swapping around able, but for far too many students their start up costs off their taxes federal unemployment benefits instead of waiting for the courts pieces of paper. I am working to college is an unaffordable dream. and allows them to access low- tor workers who have lost a job to revisit the decision. I have level the playing field for Ameri­ I’ve supported the biggest student interest loans from their commu­ due to no fault of their own. I also championed increased access to can w orkerSj which means fixing finance reform in a generation so nity banks, since (he big banks continue to push for increased health care for pregnant women these unfair trade deals that have that you can take the job you want are still not lending. These are all Investments in America’s competi­ to reduce the number of abor­ sent 6,000 manufacturing jobs — teaching, non-profit work, or things that small businesses tell tive advantage, spurring new man­ tions. Repeal of the health care bill from- Southside and Central Vir­ public service — instead of chasing me are important to their success. ufacturing and construction jobs. would undermine this progress. ginia to China in the last decade. the job with the biggest paycheck. O ctober 2 6 , 2 0 1 0 NEWS Liberty C hampion/A 7 s-■STRICT fyi Campaign contributions Jeffrey Clark

ROBERT HURT TOM PERRIELLO ♦ Party: Independent Itemized Individual Contributions: $1,074,423 Itemized Individual Contributions: $ 1,749,812 Unitemized Individual Contributions: $221,688 Unitemi/ed Individual Contributions: $661,372 ♦ Residence: Danville, Party Committees Contributions: $ 18,500 Party Committees Contributions: $ 14,891 Virginia Odier Committees Contributions: $348,041 Other Committees Contributions: $606,980 Candidate Contributions: $0 Candidate Contributions: $0 ♦ Profession: Business Total Contributions: $1,662,652 Total Contributions: $3,033,056 Owner

JEFFREY CLARK DID NOT REPORT ANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE FEDERAL ♦ Website: crash- ELECTION COMMISSION. theparty.com

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to end January 2011? Would you addressed in a meaningful way to What specific plans do you have to fyi support extending the Bush tax help strengthen our economy increase employment? Bob Goodlatte cuts beyond January 2010? How do you use the Constitution We must remove barriers to ♦ Party: Republican I'm committed to permanently in your decision making process? employment including the threat of What role should government ♦ Age: 57 stopping all job-killing tax hikes. higher taxes, new government reg­ I strongly support extending the take in citizens'lives? ulations and costly mandates. We ♦ Alma Mater: current tax cuts. The last thing must restore confidence in Ameri­ our economy needs is crushing tax 1 carry a pocket Constitution with ca’s economic future by restraining Washington and Lee increases. Instead Congress must me, and 1 consult it regularly when federal spending. 'I'his would allow making decisions on legislation. University focus on policies that allow individ­ banks who are financing the debt to uals and businesses to keep more of The Declaration ot Independence invest in more productive activities, ♦ Website: bob- their hard-earned tax dollars, which describes the Cod-given, inalien­ like small business growth. would encouragc investment and able rights that individuals possess. goodlatte.com provide financial relief for AmeriCvVs Government must protect and What would you like college stu­ small businesses. expand those rights, not impose dents to know about you? more restrictions and mandates on What is your stance on health How do you plan to help small How do you feel about the new Americans. care? Would you support the businesses succeed? I am committed to ensuring that research showing that the reces­ repeal of the new health care law? college students have a secure eco­ sion has been over for some time? Would you support legislation hat The difterence between certainty nomic future and the opportunity How do you plan to help those would reverse and/or challenge Federal health care policy should and uncertainty for businesses is for gainful employment. The enor­ who are still feeling its effects? the abortion decision in Roe v. mous debt that we are accumu­ focus on strategies that help Ameri­ the difference between a thriving Wade? cans obtain the best quality health and stagnant economy We must lating today is unsustainable and The nations unemployment rate care at the least cost. The best way remove barriers to employment will rest on the shoulders of today’s is still unacceptable and economic 1 believe that all life is sacred. I have to keep health care prices down including the threat of higher taxes. youth. 1 am working to curb fed­ recovery is sluggish. In these dif­ co-sponsored legislation to declare is competition, not bureaucracies, It is common sense that you should eral spending and have introduced ficult economic times, we must that the right to life is vested in each regulations and price controls. 1 not raise costs and taxes on employ­ legislation to require balancing the support our small businesses and human being at the mi3ment of fer­ will continue working to repeal ers at a time when unemployment federal budget. I also support poli­ keep taxes low on American fami­ tilization, cloning or other moment the new health care law that kills is so high. cies that will enable employers to lies to create jobs and stimulate eco­ at which an individual comes into jobs, raises taxes, threatens seniors’ create jobs and grow our economy nomic growth. In addition, exces­ being. access to care. How do you stand on keeping the sive government spending must be Bush tax cuts that are scheduled

iSTRicr Stuart Bain

What is your stance on health my Special interest groups influ­ who are still feeling its effects? care? Would you support the ence the federal government to pick fyi repeal of the new health care law? winners and losers in our coun­ I feel that the new research is some­ Stuart Bain try's economy This is not the role what misleading. The recession The government over-regulates of government in a free country may get worse before it gets bet­ ♦ Party: Libertarian health care, and health insur­ The government needs to protect ter. I plan to help those who are ance monopolies are enforced • free market economics, not crush still feeling the recession’s effects ♦ Residence: Salem, by the government. By reducing them. 1 support lowering or remov­ by fighting for smaller government Virginia the government’s involvement ing the restrictive over-regulation solutions, eliminating the red tape in health care and removing the ' and licensing faced by today’s small and obstacles to job creation and ♦ Occupation: IT government-enforced monopolies businesses. fighting for tax reform that rewards Manager and Chief on health insurance, we will see productivity and investment. the competition and availability of How do you stand on keeping the Technical Officer health care and health insurance Bush tax cuts that are scheduled How do you use the Constitution ♦ Website: bainfor drive costs down and provide more to end January 2011? Would you in your decision making process? coverage for everyone. I support support extending the Bush tax What role should government congress.org repeal of the PPACA because it is cuts beyond January 2010? take in citizens'lives? unconstitutional. ine he would have more support lenge the abortion decision in Roe Until we pass the FairTax Plan into The Constitution is the decision from his traditional voter base had v.Wade? How do you plan to help small law, 1 support extending these tax making-process, it is crucial to he supported the Constitution businesses succeed? cuts. hold elected officials to their oath instead. The role of government is Yes, I support D r Ron Paul’s Sanc­ of office to uphold and defend the to protect the life, liberty and prop­ tity of Life Act. 1 support the FairTax Plan as the How do you feel about the new Constitution. The incumbent in erty of its citizens. replacement for our current tax research showing that the reces­ the Sixth District (Goodlatte, R.) laws. I support ending ^Dvernment sion has been over for some time? violated his oath of office and also Would you support legislation BAIN coiitimtcd on AS control of our free market econo­ How do you plan to help those voted to support socialism. 1 imag- that would reverse and/or chal­ A 8 / L iberty C hampion NEWS O ctober 2 6 , 2 0 1 0

BAIN ccmtiiuieil from AT. ol new jobs and productivity. What would you like college stu­ quality of life is upon us, thanks to favor of personal responsibility and 2. [-’liminate olistacles to job cre­ dents to know about you? the balance of power shifting too far liberty I am the only candidate on What specific plans do you have to ation. For example, overabundant away from our citizens toward gov­ the ballot ready and willing to tackle increase employment? licensing and regulation. Today’s students face a dire set of ernment rule. This needs to reverse. this monumental feat. Reduce government involve­ circumstances. For the first time in It is time we return to the vision of 1 Support the l-'air'Kix I’lan to ment in the economy in favor of our country’s history, the possibility our founding fathers and reduce the encourage investment in creation free market economics. of future generations facing a lower size of our federal government in

ISTRlCT Jetf Vanke

What is your stance on health I propose variable income tax rates, In general, government should care? Would you support the for a pay-go system. Hvery year the allow individual liberties as long as fyi repeal of the new health care law? budget is in deficit, income tax rates they do not infringe on the liberty Jeff Vanke should rise by 1 percent. With a of others. As a former history pro­ Health insurers should have to budget surplus, income tax rates fessor teaching about many coun­ ♦ Party: Indepen­ compete across state lines. And should decline by I percent. tries, 1 see the U.S. Constitution they should have lo honor con­ as awesome, and it is important to dent How do you feel about the new adhere-to it in decision-making. tracts, not drop patients after the ♦ Age: 40 fact with pre-existing conditions. research showing that the reces­ I oppose goveinment run health sion has been over for some time? Would you support legislation hat ♦ Profession: Author, care. I support universal access to How do you plan to help those would reverse and/or challenge health insurance. 'I'he new law has who are still feeling its effects? the abortion decision in Roe v. Budget Consultant Wade? way too many regulations so I sup­ ♦ Website: jeff port partial repeal. We are barely out of the recession, with we.\k economic growth, and Like incumbent Congressman vanke.com How do you plan to help small Cini’ is still below pre-recession Coodlatte, I am pro-choice for businesses succeed? peaks. To stimulate jobs, I would cases of rape, incest and danger of temporarily waive employment life to the mother. I extend that What specific plans do you have to W hen you graduate,^ your share Keep regulation to a niinimum, taxes (F1C]A and unemployment position to 20 weeks of gestation, increase employment? of the national debt will be about such as workplace safety insurance) on the lowest-wage jobs. l.ike Goodlatte, I oppose federal SI00,000. Not one person in Con­ funding for any abortions of living I would temporarily waive employ­ gress, in either party, has a plan to How do you stand on keeping the How do you use the Constitution fetuses except for rape, incest and ment taxes (FICA and unemploy­ balance the budget any time soon. Bush tax cuts that are scheduled in your decision making process? danger to the mother’s life. I ’he ment insurance) on the lowest- I spent months and drafted one in to end January 2011? Would you What role should government House of Representatives has little wage jobs. detail, which takes only four years support extending the Bush tax take in citizens'lives? else to do with abortion, but it is to balance, as found at w\yw.Inde cuts beyond January 2010? where all federal spending bills What would you like college stu­ pendentjeffcom. We need a do- must originate. dents to know about you? over in Congress.

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eather Noyes struggles for the right words. H Her nine-year-olci son, Pat­ rick, finds them. "She just wants to be normal,” Patrick said. "1 hate being in a place where I feel homeless.” Noyes and her son have lived at the Salvation Army Center of Hope tor four weeks. “I needed a place to stay and was tired of sleeping in my car," Noyes said. “I’m kind of scared right now." Noyes recently lost her manicurist job. She starts cosmetology school in Novem­ ber I^MOTOS nv joNMMON |»AUKFU| I lUI MTY ClUMl'inN “1 really hate being in this situation,” SERVING THE HOMELESS — Liberty students and other community members serve foo.d at the Salvation Army Center. Noyes said. She and Patrick want to be in a hom e by when the temperature drops. Christmas. “I’m sure the economy has a lot to do "1 hope to be able to take care of him with it,” Phelps said. “The utility bills are comfortably,” Noyes said. “1 don’t want to sk)Tocketing. It's one thing after the next.” be rich. 1 just don’t want to be poor." Salvation Army kitchen manager Carol The city’s homeless Kirby said the organization, which pro­ Central Virginia Homeless and H ous­ vides breakfast and dinner, is serving new ing Coalition’s 2010 point-in-time count people all the time. found 167 homeless in Lynchburg on Jan. “We are seeing a lot more families com ­ 28,2010. ing through here,” Kirby said. “People iiave More than 60 percent ot these have been to make choices — do they buy groceries homeless before, according to the report. or do they pay their electric bill.” The report reveals 157 Lynchburg stu­ 'I never thought I’d be homeless’ dents were homeless. Ren Smith prays for compassion each “Lynchburg schools have reported more day MAKING A DIFFERENCE — Liberty students Josh Davies, Kyle Buggs, Daily Bread homeless," vice president of community Smith, who directs Salvation Army’s Weekend Manager Jo-Ann Johnson, Hollie Wilson and Clayton Womack volunteer at the Daily Bread. impact for United Way o f Central Virginia women’s shelter, relates to the homeless Joan Phelps said. that pass through. After staying at a shelter four months. Weekend managerJo-Ann Johnson gave Phelps said the 2010 number is low. "I never thought I’d be homeless,” Smith Salvation Army offered Smith a job. Siie Moses a pair of shoes. Moses, who wears a “The shelters right now have been pret­ said. “There’s no difference between any- worked her way up, taking over the wom- size nine, was tromping around in size 12 ty full,” Phelps said. "The shelters are seeing one that comes through these doors.” en’s shelter 18 months ago. tennis shoes. people that have not had to use a shelter Smith had a tough bout with diabetes “I can see my whole life that God has He carefully placed the new shoes in his before.” and lost her job and insurance. taken every job and where I’ve been to pre­ backpack, telling Johnson he wanted to Phelps said shelters house more people “God had a plan for my life,” Smith said. pare me for where I’m at,” Smith said. clean his feet before trying them on. James Stanley, assistant director of the Moses always tinds a dry place to lay his men’s program, said the men are looking head. for “a place to call home.” “I've done slept in bo.xcars, everything,” “It’s not the end of the road because they Moses said. "I'm a street person. I like it are here,” Stanley said. outside.” Stanley said the shelter houses 20 to 25 Moses, clad in a camouflage jacket and men. During the winter, the shelter often orange hat, calls himselfan “active person." accommodates up to 47, with men sleep­ “I don't need no one to feel sorry tor ing on pallets to escape the cold. me," Moses said. “I’ll do anything I can for 'It humbled me a lot’ somebody." Mary Brown has lived out ot a bag since Moses said he feels confined indoors. coming to the Salvation Army on May 17. “I’m down to earth. It don’t bother me,” “It was so awful not leaving stuff but fa­ Moses said. “I've always been a street per­ miliar things,” Brown said. “I have a life in a son and I always will be." bag, and it’s awful.” ‘I do this for my heart' A Bedford County native. Brown was Johnson knows if something is bother­ out ot work for the hrst time since 1977. ing a client. Brown had to apply for jobs on the com ­ “I can read it and know that something is puter and struggled to find work. going on with (hem," Johnson said. "It humbled me a lot,” Brown said. “I just She laughs and talks with those who hate not being able to do it. It's really em ­ come tor a meal. As clients look through barrassing and really insulting to have to a box of snacks, Johnson asks if they are practically turn over a stone to get a job.” looking for something special. Bring a shoebox filled with Brown has a job and plans to move into “I thought I was going to have to go back toys pencils, sweets, and other goodies a home. and start baking," Johnson said, bringing a “I just like a tree and a porch so I can smile to the clients. to send to a child across the world! drink my coflee and my grandchildren can Johnson has worked at Daily Bread, come if they want to,” Brown said. which serves 150 lunches a day, 17 years. Brown is thankful for the shelter "I'll be here until I’m too old to come Collection week “It's a resting place. I slept forever,” Brown through that door,” Johnson said. said, wiping tears from her eyes. “I didn't ‘Real relationships’ even know I was tired." Senior Josh Davies often volunteers at November 15-19 Brown describes homelessness as “not Daily Bread and Salvation Army being a whole person.” Davies, whose mom died when he was Drop off locations: “We all lost a lot ol pride and selfes­ in high school, said he was close to being teem," Brown said. “You can't get that back,” homeless. Office of Student Leadership (s la b io9) Brown is uneasy about leaving the shel- "I know the need to feel family outside ter ot the family W hen 1 go home, I stay with The Libert>^ Champion Office (d h 1035) “I guess it gives some meaning to the church family," Davies said. "'I’hat's why 1 phrase, ‘Home is where the heart is,’” have a heart to befriend someone with no Brown said. other motives." For instructions and more intbrmation Tm a street person' Davies has seen first-hand the “hard situ­ visit Larry Moses fidgets in his chair, laughing ations” the homeless are in. nervously as he talks. "When we see homeless people and we www.samaritanspurse.org “There are more people in the world see them from the outside, we think if they worse oft than 1 am,” Moses, 49, said. “They wanted to succeed they could," Davies said, or stop by the are starving with no shirt on their back.” "i’eople rarely choose to live this wa)’.” Liberty Champion Office Moses often stops by Daily Bread, Lynchburg's food kitcen which serves free lunch 365 days a yean ♦ PARKER is a news writer. AIO/L iberty C hampion NEWS October 26, 2 0 1 0 life, liberty & the pursui A SERIES LOOKING AT STUDENTS FIGHTING TO PROTECT AMERICA’S FREEDOM

SPC Jocelyn Fenelus Following father's advice to'Give something back'

CAT HEWETT being back home. on the road. We trained together cahewett(a)llberty.edu "It’s been fun,” Fenelus said. "I (since January) and grew together have seen (riends and family.” as a team and then we put that C]oming home for Specialist Joc­ Fenelus’s time is currently split training to the test for five months elyn renelus, .111 Army gunner, was between his school and his triends. in Iraq." not easy The matii major hail to "(On) the weekdays it is pretty The National Guard is a family catch back up alter the semester he much about homework, but the affair for Fenelus. Two of his older missed vvliile overseas. weekends are about friends,” Fen­ brothers are also in the army "I have to back track a little bit, elus said. "My father (told us), 'give some­ just to review and get it because I A Haiti native who now lives in thing back’,” Fenelus said. “W'e did took a semester oft," l-'enelus said. New Jersey, Fenelus said that he not come (to America) to cause l*KOVIUW> I U l«:K T Y C h AMI’ION "1 have to back track just to kind of docs miss the team he worked with trouble, but to be a help.” FAMILY AFFAIR — Top left: Fenelus poses with his team in front of remember what I learned.” while in Irai.]. an armored, mine-resistant vehicle (MRAP).Top right: Pictured with Pespite the tough learning “We had a pretty good team,” ♦ HEWETT is the news one of his brothers, Fenelus has two older brothers who also serve in curve, h'enelus said he is enioying Fenelus said. "We had a lot of fun editor. the National Guard. Above: Fenelus sits behind his gun in an IVIRAP.

Former professor dies following heart surgery

CRYSTAL A. HEAVNER “'I'Rl^C has been incredible in re- es from people who had been specifi­ [email protected] .sponse to the tragedy Name it food, cally touched by Randlett’s life. visits, cards, etc. On and on the response “My brother was six years older and The death ot Pastor IXwid Randlett Music Department to assist MJ. and the tamily continues,” was always my hero,” Doug Randlett came as a shock to everyone who knew l')oug Randlett said. said. “Flis greatest influence in my life him. Alter On Wednesday, Oct. 20, TRBC was his lifelong belief in me that I could experiencing lonors Randlett housed a memorial service in celebra­ do “great” things for God. He was my burning In his tion ot the lit'e of David Randlett. Over biggest cheerleader." upper chest, ABIGAIL KOPPENHAVER 1,500 friends and tamily wept, sang and David Randlett was an instrumental which he akoppenhavar(g)liberty.edu worshipped with the Randletts in dem­ figure in the early days of TRBC and misattributed onstration of their love and support. Liberty University Before the music began there was a quiet moment in to a diges­ Nearly all of the original Sounds ot He was the chairman of Liberty’s loving memory of the late Dr. David Randlett, who left a tive problem, l.iberty members attended the service music department and led the TRBC lasting impact on the music department at Liberty Uni­ he sought and an alumni choir accompanied by choir for 23 years. He directed 'I’RBC's versity medical treat­ Rusty Cioodwin sang "My Tribute" in annual Living Christmas Tree for 20 The moment was a chance for the department to pay RANDLETT ment Oct. 12. memory ot the great man and his pas­ years. He began the Sounds of Liberty tribute to a man who “lived a wonderful and rich life and There he found sion tor music. singing group and he spent the last was full of joy," according to the chairman of the Depart­ out he had major artery blockage in his Through music and his everyday life, 15 years as senior associate pastor at ment ofMusic and Humanities at Liberty University Dr. heart. David Randlett intluenced others in un­ TRBC. John Hugo. Randlett had no history of heart speakable ways. "He never planned on retiring. He The Faculty Festival is a yearly tall occurrence and acts disease, so open heart surgical compli­ “'I’ime, money, work, advice, prayer, said he loved what he did and had no as a kick-ofT for the year. This year’s festival was held on cations came as a shock, am.1 by early love, comfort, help no recjuest was reason to ever not do it. Well, he did Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts building. It l-'riday morning his condition appeared too great, l ie always gave himselt away," not retire - - he just moved on to his was an opportunity for faculty to get together and pres­ stable, t lowever, at 5 a.m., l-'riday Oct. Cioodwin said. next assignment,” Doug Randlett said. ent their music to students before the school year gets 1 his body began to tail and despite the The tamily said they received hun­ too hectic. doctors' best etforts, he died. 1 lis fam­ dreds ot calls, texts, e-mails and messag­ ♦ HEAVNER is a news writer. The festival was also a real learning experience for the ily gathered around his hospital bed for students outside of the classroom. prayer and singing. “They get to see their faculty in action and that they "1 ie died three days alter we realized can actually do the things they are teaching," Hugo said. he had heart problems. It was a massive The evening ended as it began, with thoughts of the shock to all of us. It still does not seem late Randlett being discussed in the hallway as people ex­ real," Randlett s soniivlaw Rusty (.lood- cited the concert room. win said. “W'e’ll miss his smile and his wonderfully encouraging O f David Randlett's wife MJ., his attitude. He was so supportive of everything we were do­ younger brother Poug Randlett, said, ing," Hugo said. Hugo said that Randlett was like a father “(she) does not grieve as those without Hgufe to the faculty in the department, and that he was a hope, .''he exhibits a peace that passes great influence in their lives. human understandine, that which can “He lived a wonderful and rich life, and was full of joy,” onlycomelronUiod." Hugo said. The lamily is seeking comlort and peace from (iod and receiving it largely l*Htm) WOVlimi ♦ KOPPENHAVER Is a news writer. from the Thomas Road Kaptist C church HEART FOR WORSHIP — Dr. David Randlett was the chairman of Liberty's (TRl'C’) congregation. music department and led the TRBC choir for 23 years. f e - Dorts B8 Ilf C riiiv 1 I

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Volleyball The Lady Flames had aces up their sleeve this week against High Point and Gardner-Webb. Check out the story on B2.

Big Hits Roger Goodell and the NFL is cracking down on dangerous hits. Is this a good idea? Ryan Carr has more on B4. THAT'S 'AMOO'-RE — Junior midfielder Darren Amoo netted a career-high four goals in Liberty's drumming of Southern Virginia Friday. Sports Briefs The World Series is around Men s soccerwinsbigathome the corner. Basketball tips off Tuesday. And Denny Amoo and company perfect in NAIA contest Hamlin had some words for Jimmie Johnson. Keep up NATE BROWN From the outset. Liberty controlled the Alder said. with your sport on B2. [email protected] tempo of the game with timely midfield pass­ The Flames capitalized on their arhple In the dusk twilight light of a waning Friday ing. The Southern Virginia Knights were forced scoring opporttinities Friday night with lethal evening, men's soccer coach Jefi Alder told his to chase the ball and allowed themsdves to get shooting from Ghana native Amoo. Amoo men that this, game would be won upon the out of position, a vulnerability Liberty took ad­ scored a stadium-record four goals on six total backs of two principles, efficiency and consis­ vantage of shots. tency and stressed goals, goals, goals. Liberty's first shot attempt came just two “Here is one of the great goal scorers in the Senior Thad Taylor and a dominant Liberty minutes into the game on a ball chipped over country and [Amoo has] missed some chances midfield provided the efficiency needed for a the Knights backline. From there, Liberty’s that he normally does not m iss... so, for us, he consistent barrage of redshirt sophomore Dar­ attackers caught the smell of blood and. un­ needed to score,” Alder said. ren Amoo goals that propelled the Flames to leashed their unrelenting besiegement. In the 28th minute, junior Juan F. Nino sent Nowhere, Texas a 7-0 victory over NAIA opponent Southern Liberty rained in 27 total shots, 17 coming a free kick into the box. Senior midfielder Chris See what Tex and Okie are Virginia. in the first half O f the 27 shots taken, 12 shots Osborne laid off a pass at the top of the 18-yard “We knew going into the game, we needed to were put on goal. In Liberty’s previous two con­ box. Amoo stepped up and ripped a blistering talking about this week on find goals and find goals early,” Alder said. tests, the ratios were less potent. shot into the upper 90. The stands erupted in B4. It was important for Liberty to get on track “I think we had 40-42 shots (against Gard- accolades. early and maintain a consistent pace that was ner-Webb and Presbyterian) and only scored See SOCCER on B2 lacking in previous contests. two goals and those ratios are not real good,” Weekend a win^ win for men's hockey

JESSICA YOUNG completed his hat trick, tak­ [email protected] ing the Flames to a 5-1 lead Fans were treated to a one­ going into the third period. sided affair Friday night as UMBC was desperate Flames men’s hockey team to make a goal in the third defeated the University of period and stop the Flames' Maryland Baltimore County from building their lead. Un­ (UMBC). UMBC’s defense fortunately for the Retrievers, could not contain the Liberty senior forward Adam Dock- Flarries speed or passing. steader scored within the first The game got off to a quick two minutes taking the score start with the UMBC Retriev­ to 6-1. ers scoring the first goal ofthe In the third period. Liberty night within three minutes of scored four consecutive goals the game. With a streak down against UMBC within three the ice by freshman forward minutes. This flurry brought Kaleb Shannon, the Flames the Flames to a 10-point lead. put one of the board to tie “We again did the things with a goal scored by sopho­ necessary to take it to the more forward Gregjensen. next level,” Head Coach Kirk Freshman forward Rick Handy said. Turner, assisted by Jensen, Friday night's final score was able to break through was 12-2 with the Liberty the defense of the Retrievers, Flames coming out on top. gaining another goal, for the Turner played a spectacular FIRE AND ICE — Freshman Kaleb Shannon and the Flames scorched in 26 goals this weekend in routs of Univer­ Flames to take the lead 2-L game and attributed his suc­ sity of Maryland Baltimore County and Kennesaw State University. Jensen scored his second goal cess to the way his teammates to strengthen their lead to 3-1 took advantage of different Freshman goalie Blair Ben­ sive lead. His performance ing goals,” Handy said. “I sive players, but could not going into the first intermis­ situations and opportunities. nett successfully thwarted in addition to the outstand­ thought our defense played measure up to the teamwork sion. “I utilized my speed a lot UMBC’s offense. Bennett ing plays of his teammates well and was able to shut of the Flames. Turner scored his second and went hard to the net,” was one of the key compo­ secured another win for the down the team. I was pleased goal of the night at the start Turner said. “With my stick nents that aided the Flames men’s hockey team. with the overall effort.” See HOCKEY o«B2 the second period. Jensen down good things happen.” in holding onto their impres­ “We had confidence scor­ UMBC had tough defen­

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Volleyball triple dips this week

BRAD HORNEFFER “'I'his was a big boost for our rhythm was big," Pinder said. “I'm “I am telling our team that we [email protected] team,” Anderson said. “We knew proud o f the way we played good are playing for November,” Pin­ MLB World Series The Lady Flames Volleyball we could beat them we just had defense as well as our passing at der said. "(It was a ) great week of 'flic 'I'exas Rangers will take on Team improved their winning to go do it." the net.” games but we see the big picture the San Francisco Ciiants starting streak to seven consecutive wins Both o f High Point’s confer­ Freshman Lillie Happel had a and are preparing for when it re­ Wednesday at 8 p.m. for the title after a dominating week o f three ence losses have come at the stand-out performance against ally counts.” o f Major League Baseball World conference wins. hands o f the Lady Flames. Presbyterian with a career-high Pinder's team is looking for­ Champions. The Rangers, who '['he Flames hosted the High After the big win against High five blocks, as well as four aces. ward to the November post-sea­ will appear in the series for the first l^oint Panthers 'I'uesday in an Point, the Lady Flames hosted 'Fhe Lady Flames closed out son as well. time in franchise history, beat the even matchup. Both teams had Presbyterian College Friday 'Fhe the successful weekend by tak­ “One game attitude is the ap­ New York Yankees in six games. 'Fhe a 7-1 record entering the match. Flames took the match 3-0. ing on conference rival Gardner- proach we've had all year,” Ander­ Giants, who are making their first I'he Flames took the match, win­ “The first set of the game was Webb Saturday 'Fheir momen­ son said. “Heading into the final World Series appearance since 2002, ning 3-1. a big emphasis,” coach Shane Pin- tum carried them to a 3-0 win en stretch here you can't help but beat the Philadelphia Phillies in six "We clicked together great to­ der said. “We played our game route to a record serving night, look at the Big South Quarterfi­ games. night,” sophomore Hannah An­ and didn't force ourselves to play with six girls having multiple aces. nals coming up.” derson said. “Fighting on both theirs." “It is a big week with our three 'Fhe Flames will continue road NBA Regular Season sides of the ball and having good After being down in the first conference games,” Pinder said. jilay against Charleston Southern The NBA begins the regular season energy fueled us.” set, the Lady Flames battled back “If we play how we practice and on Oct. 29. Tuesday with the Miami Heat taking Anderson had an attack per­ to have complete control o f the come out on the winning side in on the Boston Celtics. The Heat centage of .562 against High last three sets. tough situations in sets, we will be ♦ HORNEFFER is a sports had a media-filled offseason with the reporter. I’oint, leading the Lady Flames. "Getting them out o f their hard to beat.” signing of LeBron James, Chris Bosh and Dwayne Wade. I'he Celtics are coming off an extremely successful HOCKEYcontiniii'dfrom Bl season, losing to the Los Angeles l.akers in the NBA Finals last season. "We again did the things nec­ Tipoff is at 7:30 p.m. essary to take it to the next level,” Kirk Handy said. Brett Favre Scandal “Our line was just clicking to­ Minnesota Vikings quarterback night. We had opportunities and Brett Favre admitted to leaving voice­ just buried the puck," Jensen said. mails for former Jets employee Jenn "'Fhere was a good combination Sterger, but denies any inappropriate of guys out there." photos. According to ESPN.com, 'Fo fans Friday night's game allegations against Favre were posted may have looked like an easy win, on the website Deadspin and were but it was nothing compared to then investigated by the NFL. No Saturday night's blowout against official decisions have been made Kennesaw State. 'Fhe puck went regarding Favre and the allegations. up and down the ice, but only seemed to go inside the Flames NASCAR Race for the Chase goal. Denny Hamlin lived up to his words "We moved the puck well, Sunday when he won in Martinsville, used nice speed and hit the open Va. Hamlin said before the race that man,” 'Furner said. the pressure was on points-leader Senior defenseman Mike Mor­ Jimmie Johnson because o f Hamlin's rison started the scoring frenzy in the beginning of the first period. impressive record at the Martinsville U u m lJ iim Y Speedway. The win on Sunday Junior forward Joe Smith and THE PINK SLIP — IVlackenzie Bauman and the Flannes donned pink laces and sticks for breast became Hamlins third straight win senior forward Jonathan Chung cancer awareness tfiis weekend in a Saturday shutout of Kennesaw State. at the Speedway and moved him to each added a goal during the first, Boschman put in two for the Combe, Turner, Shannon and sealingthe winat 14-0. within six points of Johnson. Kevin making the score 3-0 going into Flames, Docksteader completed Jensen, putting the Flames ahead 'Fhe men's hockey team will Harvick, who finished third, moved the first intermission. a hat trick and Chung scored his 13-0. play at Penn State University Fri­ within 62 points ofjohnson to make During the second period, second for the night. Sophomore defenseman Scott day, Oct. 28. this Chase the closest in history after the Flames unleashed their scor­ Single goals were scored by Morongell scored his first goal only six races. ing power on Kennesaw with 10 ♦ YOUNG Is a sports freshman forward Andrew Mc- o f the season in the third period, goals. Sophomore forward Brent reporter.

SOCCER foM/i/iKi’i/ fnmi Bl S e n i o r “(That shot) is going on everyone’s highlight reel, be­ N i g h t cause that’s a shot, doesnt matter who you’re playing The seniors o f Liberty's men's soccer against, nobody’s making that team were honored at their penultimate save. He needed that and we home game Friday night. Goalkeeper Pan­ needed that,” Alder said. ashe Nhekairo, midfielder Chris Osborne Other goals in the second and midfielder 'Fhad Taylor were recog­ half came from a finishing run nized before the game for their contribu­ from Taylor, a Zack C'lark ball tions to Liberty headed past SVLJ keeper Ben “I thanked them for everything‘they've May and finally T'imothy Bull­ given us,” head coach Jeff Alder said. “We ock putting one in on a pass shared and talked about before the game from Kyle Breitmeyer. how these guys as seniors embody every­ "It was good to score some thing we're about as far as a university in pas­ goals, because ... we’ve been sion and energy and enthusiasm every day losing, and we’ve been losing [in] what we do.” 1 -0, 2-0, so it was good to get Nhekairo is the son o f Mabasa and up, get a goal eai ly and it was Blessed Nhekairo and has been a member good lor guys to hit the back of the squad since 2007. of the net,” 'I’aylor said. Osborne has been a consistent starter The Flames travel to Lex­ since the 2006 year in which he did not see ington to play against confer­ any playing time. In 2009, Osborne net­ ence opponent VMI and then ted his first goal against Winthrop and was play their final home game named to the Big South Presidential Honor 1 LEFT: Panashe Nov. 6 against L'NL' Ashe­ roll. Nhekairo is Lib­ ville. ^ , 'Fhad 'Faylor is a Spring, Texas, native and erty's stalwart has played for Liberty since his freshman ♦ BROWN is the asst, goalkeeper year in 2007. 'laylor helped propel his high sports editor. RIGHT: Thad school team to a 'Fexas 5A Championship Taylor has before becoming a solid defensive midfield­ provided solid er for Liberty Taylor was also named to the support in Lib­ Big South Presidential Honor Roll in 2009. erty's midfield Coach Alder calls himself “blessed" to for four years. have coached the men. “Its great, we've got a good group of kids," S.MI A Alder said. O ctober 2 6 , 2 0 1 0 SPORTS L iberty Champion/B3 Social media Ultimate frisbee prepares and sports for tournament DERRICK BATTLE Even though there was a lack oflegitimate in-game KELLY MARVEL dbattle2(§>libprty.edu e.xperience, these groups of players possess an abun­ [email protected] Many people at Liberty play Ultimate Frisbee on dance of raw athleticism and enthusiasm for playing When athletes are talked about in the intramural Helds and various other places, but Ultimate Frisbee. the news, it is usually for broken re­ few are aware that Liberty has its own club LUtimate “We have a lot of athletes, but in some aspects they cords, career performances or crimi­ Frisbee team that debuted in Myrtle Beach Oct. 23rd are raw in understanding the game of Ultimate, and nal accusations. But lately, a hot topic and 24th. they also come from dif ferent types sports, which can in sports news has been violation of Under Coach Jason Jarrett, the Flames Ultimate play in our advantage," (.Aiach Jarrett said. league social media policies, which is Frisbee prepared for their first tournament and was Another important key is that these groups played no surprise in o\ir technology-driven ready for the competition during their first games. a total of about eight to ten games during the week­ society While at the tournament, coach Jarrett expressed end as their first official introduction to the game. The rise o f social media ha? hap­ Malcolm Jenkins sent out a tweet the importance o f gaining experience and exposure "What makes this team unajue is that we scrim­ pened so rapidly over the past few saying that he has signed with the during the weekend. maged »few times but we seem to be up to the chal­ years, making league social media team. “[We want] to gain experience and learn some­ lenge o f playing teams that have had experience play­ policies fairly new. The NFL's social The NBA also instituted a social thing throughout the tournament. We would like to ing at this level.” media policy, which states that play­ media policy last season for its ath­ win some games in the process as well," Coach Jarrett Coach Jarrett expected both the teams to do great ers, coaches and football operations letes. coaches and personnel. Those said. in their first games and to learn and gain experience. personnel cannot use social media involved with the NBA are not al­ The men and womens teams had not previously “1 expect them to try to win, to have a good atti­ from 90 minutes prior to kickotf until lowed to use cell phones, PDAs competed prior to the weekend's tournament. tude, a good testimony and to have fun especially after the traditional media interviews or other electronic devices, which “Neither team has ever had an official game. We since they are going to be near the beach, and to learn are completed, was just implemented would also include Facebook, Twit­ only had about four to five practices, so I had to go more about Ultimate." last season. ter or other social media outlets, over a few concepts that they will have to put togeth­ On Oct. 15, Cincinnati Bengals ♦ BATTLE is a sports reporter. during the game. Some teams have er in one weekend," coach Jarrett. wide receiver Terrell Owens was also implemented social media poli­ fined $5,000 for tweeting an hour cies that add onto the leagues, saying before kickoff prior to the Oct. 10 that players, coaches and personnel game. Owens sent the tweet, which cannot use social media during team said that his assistant would give a fan time. wearing his jersey an autographed Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cu­ football from him and fellow Bengal ban received the NBAs only social Chad Ochocinco, from Paul Brown media fine for tweeting a complaint Stadium. about referees during a game in The only other NFL players that March 2009. have been fined in accordance to the The need for these policies reflects social media policy are Arizona Car­ the lack o f professionalism among dinal Darnell Dockett and Ocho­ athletes and other personnel. The cinco. Dockett was fined $5,000 policies that the leagues have imple­ when he tweeted 20 minutes before a mented are a good idea to keep ath­ game. Ochocinco was tined $25,000 letes and personnel in check. Even when he was found to be tweeting though, social media outlets are ex­ before and during an August pre­ tremely helpful and fun for athletes season game. and their fans, there is a time and Social media has become a me­ place. dium of choice for communication K f i -s e y H u i t OPEN FOR BUSINESS — Athletic Director Jeff Barber (left), Executive Vice President of Lynch­ between athletes and their fans. New ♦ MARVEL is the sports burg Chamber of Commerce Christine Kennedy and Chancellor Jerry Falwell Jr. cut the ribbon Orleans Saints rookie cornerback editor. during the public opening of the new Williams Stadium Press Tower on Oct.l 2.

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RYAN CARR Fhe NFL is tining players to protect them Jackson'Was injured on two weeks ago, he was weapon on the field. rmcarr2@)llberty.edu ’ from sustaining these types of career and life struck by Robinson as he tried to catch a ball "'Fhe helmet and the shoulder pads are for 'I'lie N l'l, is beginning to take a more strin­ threatening injuries but it is also drawing criti- and did not see Robinson coming. 'Fhe mo­ the safety of the players as well as all the other gent stance on what it calls "devastating" hits, ci.sm from players and fans that believe these mentum o f each player created a collision that equipment, not only that player but the player most notably helmet to-helmet hits, follow­ rules change the game. made fans and announcers cringe, they are competing against," Brown said. ing several vicious hits during the Sunday, Former i.iberty University but was technically a legal hit. As an equipment manager. Brown's main Oct. 17 games. player Manny Rojas, and as­ “Its ridiculous, it's starting to concern is to keep his players safe during After reviewing several questionable plays, sistant linebacker coach tor the turn into a powder puff game and these types o f collisions. the NFL announced fines to three players to­ F-'lames, feels that the NFL needs before you know it we ll be watch­ “'Fhey need to do something because if taling $175,OOO. to be careful not to change too ing Hag football," Rojas said. they don't there's going to be a problem later Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harri­ much when it comes to these Rojas feels that these types of down the road," Brown said. “'Fhere are al­ son was fined S75,0()0 for two dangerous hits types o f fines. plays are what attract fans to the ready NFL players coming back saying they against the CJleveland Browns while Dunta "I believe that the NFL is start­ games and that people who watch are having problems with concussions and Robinson of the Atlanta l-'alcons and Bran­ ing to get away from what the the NFL want to see these hits ev­ Alzheimer's.” don Meriweather of the New lingland Patri­ game was founded on and that's the hard ery week. The NFL issued a safety video to each ots each received .ISO.DOO fines. hits, the crushing hits," Rojas said. “But 1 also “You can hit a guy and knock him to the team before this week's games showing play­ Mohamed Massaquoi of the Browns and believe that helmet to helmet contact should ground. You don't need to knock his head oH7 ers and coaches.what hits will be classified as Desean Jackson ol the Philadelphia Fagles be classified as illegal and that should be fined Liberty football assistant equipment manager legal and illegal. Fines and even suspensions both missed games this week as a result of in­ and penalized." Chris Brown said. to repeat offenders are expected for the rest o f juries trom the previous week's hits. Robinson 'Fhe NFi, classified some o f the hits that Brown has noticed over the past few years the season. also did not play recovering from a concus­ were fined as "devastating,"' even though they that as equipment technology has advanced, sion sustained after the collision with [ackson. were not helmet-to-helmet. On the play that it has started to be used more and more as a ♦ CARR Is a sports reporter. Whoa! There, Tex The Adventures of Tex Rombara and Okie O’hare

NATE BROWN nose and grunts in disgust. “'I'ex, turn that nowadays? You remember when we were that group that ruins it for the rest o f them. [email protected] garbage oC he complains. playin,' what our steroids were? Meat and The blood, sweat and tears crowd who do 'Fex rocks in his chair and lets the cr(y'ak Tex turns the dial back down and swats potatoes. things the right way will always get covered o f the boards beneath him be the only con­ at a fly buzzing through the Texas heat. He That was how we put on the muscle. Fhe up by the cheaters and tlie corner-cutters. versation. scratches the neck o f the lazy yellow lab at gym and mamma’s cookin’ and a lot o f it. Not sayin it’s right, but that’s just sports He scratches at his perpetually stubbly his feet before addressing Okie. We didn’t need pills or shots or anything.” now, Okie. Tell the bad stories. And call it cheek, takes a sip of his lemonade and turns “Okie, steroids are just apart o f base­ Tex takes a thoughtful sip and scratches journalism." up the volume dial on an old bunny-eared ball now. Everybody’s doing them, so you the lab's favorite spot right behind his ear. Okie pushes back in his rocker with a radio on the table stand next to him. might a.s well make it legal. Its just apart o f The dog thumps its tail against the porch nudge ofhis cane. “Reckon sd” “And so Major l.eague Baseball has to do the sport now.” as Tex responds. Tex just sips his lemonade. “ Yup.” something about this steaiid epidemic,’ a Okie grunts again. “Fm not sayin’ it’s how is should be, I’m nasally analyst says. “Whoa there lex, there is never a place just sayin’ how it is. Men used to be honest ♦ BROWN is the asst, sports editor Okie pushes those glasses back up his for steroids. What's happening to sports and a lot o f them still are. But there’s still

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LAUREN EDWARDS 10k race, 5k run/walk and ished at three minutes, thirty- in their lives. I have a desire to tory FM, Lynchburg Review, to provide housing, education [email protected] youth run in Lynchburg, Va. two seconds. Colton Smith, do whatever 1 can to help stop SmartWool, House o f Hope, and training for women in that aims to place the spotlight also 10 years old, came in a human trafficking." and Joe Beans lined the entry Southeast Asia who are will­ “Dragging myself out ot on se.xual slavery worldwide, close second with a time of Warming up with Stout way Also among the crowd ing to take the risk and leave bed at 5 a.m.? I haven’t done but specifically in Southeast" 03:36. Nine-year-old Henro was Amanda Watts and Rie was TEAM, an after school their working situation. that in a long time,” Liberty Asia,” according to Runfort- Kriel finished at 03:53, put­ Sasaki, both 5k runners. Ac­ mentor and tutoring program “When I found out about Freshman, Heather Be^uiian heirlives.net, the race’s home ting him in third place. cording to Watts and Stout, at Linkhorne Middle School. Freedom 4/24,1 was amazed said. “But tlie job description website. The 5k was won by Derek both were inspired to help “We wanted our kids to un­ that Lynchburg, Virginia ot all doesn’t include sleeping in. Last year’s results posted Kitchen, 21, with a pace o ffive end human trafficking when derstand that there is a bigger places cared about 'I'hailand," Today is vital in the eftbrt of on the race's website listed minutes and fort)' seconds they heard about House of world out there," 5K runner Beaman said. saving lives.” 695 runners. However, ac­ per mile, at 17:35. Coming in Hope Nicaragua through Kenya Turner said. Beaman’s parents are mis­ Beaman was just one of the cording to the main sponsor second place was 20-year-old Blue Ridge Community 'lurnei is the administrator sionaries in India, however, nearly 250 people that came organization. Freedom 4/24, Parker Spencer with a time of Church. for TEAM. Turner smiled as she attended an international out to volunteer for “Run For there were an additional 108 17:43. Ben Browne took third Much like Freedom 4/24, she stated 33 o f the 37 stu­ boarding school in Thailand Their Lives 2010” on Sat­ runners whom weren't able to place with a time ot 18:40. House of Hope Nicaragua dents were planning on par­ for the past 2 years belbre urday, Oct. 23, according to_ otTicially register. Jordan Bright finished the is an evangelistic outreach to ticipating in the 5K run along­ coming to Liberty this tall. Martha Heinlein, c;impus re­ This year, the number ot 10k first with a time o f35:54. prostitutes in Managua, Ni­ side a few of their teachers and Even with the obvious dis­ lations director for Freedom runners more than doubled. Bright had a lead ot over a caragua, according to vvww administration. According to plays ofprostitution, Beaman's 4/24. Volunteers began ar­ A total of 1,746 runners par­ minute on the next runner. houscothopenicaragua.com. Turner, TEAM heard about community ignored and mut­ riving at 5 a.m. to start setting ticipated said race aid Jon Matthew Baker took second “Something as small as the event after she found out ed any attempt to expose the up and continued to show Dupin, pastor of Brentwood place with his time o f 37:17. one Saturday can drastically about the race through health practice. up throughout the morning Church. According to the Tim Smith came in third al­ change someone else’s life,” promotions meeting with the “I love that everything Free­ Heinlein said. online results, the youth run most two minutes behind Watts said. Orthopedic Center of Central dom 4/24 stands for,” Bea­ According to Heinlein, doubled from last year, while Baker at 38:59. Stout ran the 10k in honor Virginia (OCCVA). man said. “After today 1 am the volunteers were desper­ the 10k added an additional Registered runner’s results of a woman stuck in the sex “They (OCCVA) showed just in love with everything ately needed because of all 61 runners. for both years are posted on­ trafficking industry named us a video about Run For the Lynchburg community the activities provided. Face The 5k ballooned, nearly line at runfortheirlives.net. Sangwan. Watts was running Their Lives," 13-year-old is doing to help a place I con­ painting, stick-on tattoos and tripling the amount o f par­ "For me it’s a God thing. forAnchali. TEAM member Kasia Pul­ sider my second home." balloons were just a few of the ticipants with 1,140 listed Human trafficking, especially "I think it is important for len said. "T'hen every Tuesday For more information stations a runner could go to runners. These results do not in the exploitation of children communities to fight injustic­ and Thursday they came to about Freedom 4/24 visit get motivated, Heinlein said. include the rouglily 230 run­ is something near and dear to es together,” Heinlein said. “As our school and trained with wwwfreedom424.org During and after the races, ners who were not listed in the my heart,” 10k runner Wide they raise their voices, states us,” For more information there was free water and food online race reports. Stout said. "It is amazing to hear, nations hear and change Freedom 4/24 aims to about Blue Ridge Communi­ available for the runners. Michael Mclood, 10, was see where these girls come happens. There is strength in be a pathway to a new and ty Church’s involvement with “Run For Their Lives is a first to finish the youth run fin­ from and what God can do numbers when a community' better life for sexually endan­ House of Hope Nicaragua is passionate together.” gered women, as stated in visit www.blue-ridge.org T h e Viirious Lynchburg their vision statement online. c: churches, schools, sponsors Working specifically with an ♦EDW ARDS is a feature and donors were represented organization called Begin­ writer. at the race. Tents from Vic­ nings, Freedom 4/24 is able

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NATHALIA GIRALDO Fine art (pencils, paint and pastels), mixed Following art gallery tashion etiquette, at­ "It’s really cool, there’s a lot o f fine talent [email protected] media, photography and digital art (graphic tendees dressed to impress, including the Stu­ that we have (at Liberty)," sophomore Jeffrey design and digital illustrations). The decision dent Activities workers that helped run the Sawyer said. "Even though I’m a music person Students voted b r tlieir lavorite art pieces tor best pieces was made by attendees and a Art Expo. A table with hors d’oeuvres was set I can appreciate art and the design aspect of at Student Activities’ annual Art Expo Oct. winner tor each category was picked at the up for guests, along with hot chocolate. Craft art.” 22. The event took place in the Schilling Cen­ end ot'the night, along with three overall win­ tables were also set up to give the opportunity For more information on Student Activi­ ter, and allowed students to partake in a night ners. for people to paint throughout the night their ties’ events, visit their website at libertyedu/ made especially ior them to display their art. First place tor overall winner, with a $75 own pieces o f art studentactivities. "1 think it is amazing to be able to contribute prize, was won by Anna Melillo, Second place A lounge area was arranged for people to re­ ♦ GIRALDO is a feature reporter. every little art piece to the one big art commu­ went to Barney Davis with $50 and third lax and talk with soft music in the background nity that Liberty is," junior Franco Santos said. place was Alyssa Boggess with $25. The win­ as the night went on. The couch area and The art was separated into tour diflerent ners ot the individual categories received gift dirterent sections where the art was displayed categories based upon medium, including cards Sheetz. buzzed with the likes and critiques of people.

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lill O vjilUI'i NEW BOOKS, NEW OPPORTUNTIES — The ILRC is currently adding new books to update their collection and to meet student and faculty needs. Student workers, such as Jessica Phillips (left) help maintain the collection by shelving books, making sure books are neat and in order and helping students find resources for projects. The ILRC also features numerous study areas (above).

system set up with one of the library's books we don’t purchase them,” Merat said. “Occa­ suppliers, which alerts the ILRC to new sionally is a faculty member makes a request books that have just been published, This because that textbook is the best resource for program has triggered an additional $64,000 that information, then we will make an e.x- ot purchases in the subjects ol religion, phi­ ception, but as a general rule, no. We do this losophy, communications, psychology and TIFFANY EDWARDS mainly because once we have a textbook, we dents for books. engineering in the past two years, according tredwards2(§)liberty.edu can never have enough copies, and that just The ILRC has a budget this year o f roughly to Merat. Another program is the “purchase S620,000 to use for the purchase of new print on demand" system, which involves keeping leaves the students frustrated .and possibly late During the school week, students do not and electronic titles, with the focus being track o f books requested from other libraries turning in assignments." move through the A. Pierre Guillermin Li­ placed on additional copies of popular and through Interlibrary Loan (ILL). ILL requests Students interested in finding available ma­ brary in a steady stream, but in surges. The classic titles, as well as more up-to-date books are now automatically re-routed to the librar­ terials at the ll.RC can search LUCAS, the on­ library employees and student workers know on various topics. ian in charge of Document Delivery to see if line library catalog. To find books from other that student traftic in the Integrated Learning “The budget increase is overall tied to the they can simply be purchased immediately, libraries that can be obtained through ll.L, Resource Center (ILRC) depends heavily university’s prosperity," ILRC Head o f Public instead o f just borrowed from another library students can use the search engine WorldCat. on class periods and the due dates o f projects Services Rachel Schwedt said. “More than 2000 new print titles were Both re.sources are available on the ILRC’s for various course?. The library’s most hectic The budget increased from $136,000 in added because of this program," Merat said. website, which can be found under “Library" time periods are the 20-minute periods in 2005, and survey responses, enrollment in­ “Studies show these 'purchase on demand’ on Liberty’s website Qiiicklinks bar between classes, which students use to find creases and new programs, has allowed the (POD) titles circulate at greater rates than hard-copy books and references for their library to create a Collection Management regular purchases and often save money com­ For more information about resources projects and research, hopefully before other department to help streamline and improve pared to borrowing the same books.” offered by the A. Pierre Cjuillermin Library, students beat them to those same resources. the book selection and purchase process, However, students should take note that contact the ll.RC Reference Desk at 434- However, the 11>RC faculty is now working according to Collection Management head textbooks are not included in the collection 592-3362, on expanding the print and e-book collection Carl Merat. expansion plan. to ease the stress o f competing with other stu­ One o f these programs is a notification “The general policy for textbooks is that ♦ EDWARDS Is the Feature Editor. Liberty's roads given new identity

SHELANNE JENNINGS will connect to the Vines Center, and DeM- [email protected] oss Drive, formerly Eagle Run, to DeMoss Hall, Liberty University’s 1971 University Blvd. Hinkley hopes road names will help elimi­ address has for years been an all-encompass­ nate confusion as well as bring a smile to stu­ ing label for buildings across campus, leaving dents’ faces, visitors and emergency personnel to wonder “1 think the kids will love the new road exactly where they are. names, especially the one named after D r The Liberty University Police Department 'I'owns, I think students will be proud to live (LUPD) has been negotiating with town on Towns Court," Hinkley said. officials to change road names across Lib­ Although LUPD cares about helping visi­ erty University’s campus to help visitors and tors find their way around, their main concern emergency vehicles navigate more easily is the health and safety o f Liberty’s students. Col. Richard Hinkley has become con­ “There’s the emergency response that cerned for those who need to find their way I’m worried about,” Hinkley said, “Updating to a specific campus location but do not know emergency plans is always a big thing that we the layout. are working on. Anything to do with safety we “Right now when you pull on campus, l-.Jl OVI UhlY try to update as best as we can," how do you know you’re here?” Hinkley NEW NAMES TO NAVIGATE — Names of campus roads have been changed to help In an emergency situation, it is important said. "There are some signs, but we’re trying emergency vehicles navigate the campus with ease. for emergency crews to know where they to make getting from point A to point B a lot names. o f trustees. need to go easier.” D r Elmer Towns, co-founder o f Liberty “There arc a few (road names) that I wish “By having specific street names, we can Over the past months, the LUPL") has been University and Dean of the School o f Reli­ we didn’t have to lose, like Furnace Court near tell them to come to this location and assist. It working with financial analyst Richard Mar­ gion, has been recognized through the new the Vines Center, which was kind o f neat be­ would just help them get there,” Hinkley said. tin and Assistant Director ofAuxiliary Servic­ Towns Court which extends from the en­ cause we used to call it the furnace," Hinkley The road change project is near comple­ es Bryan Evans to change 11 road names and trance to Campus East’s 300 dorms at the said. “I think most students call it by 'the road tion, Students should be noticing new signs add eight other names for roads that up to this Club House to the intersection at the top of that leads you to . . , so that's what this (road across campus. The Liberty University Police point have remained nameless across campus. the hill. change) will continue to do.” Department can be contacted at 1.LIPD(!? “We are working, not just in road signs but Other road names honoring individuals Road names have been changed to better liberty.edu or on their non-emergency phone also parking lots, on a major signage and way include Marie Green Drive who, along with match the setting and to indicate which road number at 434-592-7641. finding process,” Hinkley said. her husband, donated the Campus North ac­ leads where. The new Reber Thomas Road, LUPD is in the process o f putting up the ademic building and Askew Court, named for formerly Liberty Lane will lead to the Reber ♦ JENNINGS is a feature reporter. new signs, some wearing familiar Liberty Neal Askew, a longtime member o f the board Thomas Dining Hall, the Vines Center Court iberty hampion B 8 / L C FEATURE O ctober 2 6 , 2 0 1 0 Ed Peers wins Oustanding Parent Award

TIFFANY EDWARDS death was difficult for the entire one for (each of) the 11 kids and [email protected] family and her father did everything one for himself, and we each put What docs it take to be an out­ he could to give emotional support the rose on top of her grave when standing parent to your child? Hm- to his children. we’re ready,” Peers said. “We all ily I’eers has her own criteria, and "When my mom told me that have breakdowns sometimes, but she believes her tather, Ktl I’eers, she had cancer, the first thing she we all are there for each other and hts the hill. The junior nursing ma­ said was, ‘Please do not be angry we have hope that God has a per­ jor submitted a short essay about with CruI, He has a plan for me and fect plan for our family and that we why her lather shoukl win Liberty’s our family,” Hmily Peers said. "It will see my mom again someday.” seci'iid annual Outstanding Parent was so hard for me to understand For the past six years, Ed Peers awanl. why Ciod chose my mom, though. 1 has been the primary source of The essay explained how f:d was only 13 at the time so 1 was still support for his family, both fi­ Peers has raised a family of 11 chil­ very young. My dad knew that I was nancially and emotionally All dren on his own for si.x years after having a hard time so he would pray school-age children attend Chris­ his wile, Clale Peers, passed away with me and tell me that everything tian private school, according to from a rare liver cancer shortly af­ would be okay because God’s plan Emily Peers, because he believes ter the birth of their youngest child for our lives was perfect. It was my in the importance o f a Christian Andrew in 2004. limily Peers is the mom and dad’s faith that helped me education. Her father also helps third-born at 20, with two older truly see what truly trusting God with her tuition at Liberty, and is sisters (.Iwen, 23, and Tori, 22, and meant." always there for guidance when younger siblings Tricia, Tim, Ted, tiale I^eers was diagnosed with she needs it C\iroline, Sam, Tess, C^ithy and cancer during her pregnancy with "I really admire that he is so sup­ Andrew. Accordiiiii to Peers, the Andrew, so there was no way for portive and encouraging. 1 know time before Andrew’s birth and the cancer to be treated without that 1 can call him about anything her mother’s passing was busy but harming the child. She opted to go and he will support me no matter IKOV1l>RI) memorable time. without treatment, so that Andrew what,” Emily Peers said. “He al­ ALWAYS THERE — Ed Peers raised daughter Emily (left) and her 10 “Life was still cra/y because there could be born healthy. siblings on his own for six years after his wife Gale died from a rare ways tells me that HI make a great were 10 kids at home and my mom ’’When we look at him, we re­ liver cancer. nurse and that I can do it even when was pregnant with m)' youngest member the selflessness of my I call him crying and stressed out. brother Andrew,” Lmily Peers said. mom because she said all along He is also so selfless, he is always ”VVe actually had the opportunity that she wanted to make sure that I really admire that he is so supportive willing to help me out with any­ to go to Pisney World about two she delivered him as healthy as thing whether it be his money or months before my mom passed she could before she passed away," and encouraging. I know that I can call his time. He does the same for all away A company called L’rossing Kmily Peers said. ' Her cancer was him about anything and he will support ol my siblings as well.” the Finish Line sent us on an all- spreading and the doctors decided me no matter what. According to Liberty’s Direc­ expense-paid trip to l-'lorida for a it was time lor the baby to be born tor o f Parent and Family Connec­ week. 1 am so glad that we had that even though he was three months tions Theresa Dunbar, Ed Peers time with my mom, it was a really early 1 le only weighed two pounds — Emily Peers and all o f Emily Peers’, younger memorable trip.” 10 ounce.s. My mom passed away siblings will be traveling from Lmily Peers described her moth­ about a month after my brother was their home in Pennsylvania to so stubborn." have made it without the support. er as a strong C Christian, loving and born. He is an extremely stubborn Liberty for the Outstanding Parent After Gale Peers’ death, the Peers Now, the Peers lamily, lead by Ed hardworking, who always found 6-year-old who tries everything to Award dinner on Saturday, Oct. 30 family struggled to adjust to the Peers, makes trips to her grave every time to take her children to their get what he wants and it usually in the Schilling Center. loss, but had help from their church Mother’s day on her birthday and soccer games between cooking works because he is the baby My and community According to Km­ on the anniversary o f her death. ♦EDWARDS is the and cleaning for the large family dad always says that ho probably ily Peers, her family never would "My dad will get a dozen roses. feature editor. I ler mother’s cancer diagnosis and wouldn't be here though ifhe wasn't E u g e n e ^ W W in i g f ie ld

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KATE POWLEY riod clothing and follow the tour, knpowley(|)liberty.edu according to Schneider. Lynchburg's reputation as a For the attendees, the walk is not town full of historic Civil War only entertaining but is historical landmarks and stories also comes and informative. with its fair share o f stories about Todd Hunley, a local attending things that go bump in the night. the ghost walk for a second year, Sally Schneider is the executive enjoyed the history of the walk and director o f the Lynchburg Histori­ even though he does not believe in cal Foundation and started the first ghosts, he enjoyed the atmosphere Historic Lynchburg ghost walk and learning about Lynchburg his­ about eight years ago. tory. “It’s something different and “The history was fascinating,” important to the historical foun­ Hunley said. "The guides are very dation, and this is really part o f the knowledgeable.” history o f the people who lived The tickets were $10 for adults in these houses," Schneider said. and $5 for children. All proceeds l»iK>Tos jiY K\ir Pnvsirv GHOSTS IN YOUR BACKYARD — Lynchburg's Historical Society hosts its annual ghost walkthrough- “Years ago people died in their went to the Federal H ill Historical out the month of October. The ghost walk features ghost legends native to Lynchburg. houses ... I think that’s why we get Society and the Lynchburg His­ so many ghost stories.” torical Foundation. throughout the neighborhood The Lynchburg Historical According to Schneider, the participate. Foundation held its ghost walk ghost walks are held on different The foundation was established Oct. 21, 22 and 23 at Federal Hill hills throughout Lynchburg. Next almost 40 years ago and puts on historic district featuring enter­ year, the foundation will hold the events such as the ghost walk to taining guides, ghosts and refresh­ walk on Diamond Hill. encourage and promote the histo­ ments. Beth Scott, a local o f Federal Hill .0^ I ry o f Lynchburg as well as receive The tour, which was sponsored who was dressed in era costume as donations. by Tharp Funeral Home and Cre­ a ghost, has been working with the The next event the Lynchburg matory ran from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 tours for several years. Historical Foundation is holding p.m. Every 15 to 20 minutes, the "I enjoy all the people and how will be a reading o f “The Night ghost walk started at the Federal they get into the stories while Before Christmas" on L')ec. 4 at the Crest Inn and went throughout walking through the neighbor­ Historic M iller Claytor House at the neighborhood, ending at the hood,” Scott said. Riverside Park. More information inn where light refreshments were People lined up by the inn wait­ can be found on the Lynchburg offered on the porch. ing for their tour to start, com­ Historical Foundation website at The tours are led by guides, menting on the irony o f the full lynchburghistoricalfoundation. dressed in clothes from the period, moon and enjoying the festively org. who tell historical ghost stories at decorated neighborhood. different houses. In the past, the event had about ♦ POWLEY Is a feature Members o f Liberty Univer­ 400 people attend, according reporter. MEMORIES FROM THE CENTURIES — Many of Lynchburg's sity’s Victorian Society dress in pe­ to Schneider and many people ghost stories come from the Civil War era.

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BETSY ABRAHAM adventure by simply looking up the site. I never once got an attitude and Like any tourist, Kelly took pic­ to go to CNN and look at the travel [email protected] bus station’s website while in Bosnia. they were all really friendly which tures using a Sony digital camera his photos o f the day just to see where He saw that the farthest place the bus was shocking to me because I was ex­ mom had given him in high school. people have been. It kind of inspired When Zachary Kelly got on a 30- went was Paris, so he decided to go pecting them to be rude. It was way One of the photos he took was so me to travel and see some of these hour bus ride to Paris after finishing there. different than I expected,” Kelly said. he could remember how to get back places and now 1 go to that site and up his sunimer missions internship While on the bus, Kelly befriend­ Over the next three days, Kelly was to his house in Paris, and it was this my photo is part of the album of' in Bosnia, he had no idea what to ed an English-speaking 25-year-old able to immerse himself in Paris cul­ photo gained special attention. people who’ve traveled the world,” expect. who was returning home to Paris af­ ture and visit famous sights such as The picture features the historic Kelly said. This probably had something to ter visiting a friend in Bosnia. When the Louvre, Eiffel Tower and Arc de Arc de Triomphe de la Porte Saint- Not only did he get his photo fea­ do with the fact that he did not speak he learned that Kelly was unsure Triomphe. He marked the stark con­ Denis and the Rue Saint l \ ‘nis, one tured on one of his favorite websites, French, knew no one in Paris and was of where he was going to stay that trast between the immense wealth of the oldest streets in Paris, as well as Kelly said that the whole experience traveling alone, his only plan being night, he oflered to introduce Kelly Paris was bathed in and the poverty a restaurant and apartment buildings and his love of traveling has piqued spontaneity . to a friend, who then graciously wel­ so characteristic of Bosnian life. that are typical to downtown Paris. his interest in photography His spontaneity led to one of his comed Kelly to stay with him at his "I had been in Bosnia almost eight Kelly decided to upload this pic­ "I’m more into photography now photos being featured on CNN. downtown Paris home. weeks, and I guess I had just gotten ture, along with a few others, onto because you want to show everyone com’s Travel Photo of the Day Kelly went to Paris thinking that accustomed to the life. Every house C N N ’s iReport. A few weeks later, what you saw. Not because 1 enjoy "It was a little scary but 1 guess it people would be rude and dislike had bullet holes in it, the cars were received an email from someone at taking pictures but 1 enjoy the beauty was more enjoyable. I loved the idea him because he was an American, old .md a cup ofcoftee was the equiv­ CNN asking if they could use his and difference in cultures and that’s of not having any idea o f where 1 was but he was touched by the kindness alent of about 75 cents a cup When photo from Paris. After a few weeks the best way ot showing people," going to go because 1 wanted to see and generosity extended to him by I arrived at Paris, 1 remember tire first later, on Sept. 30, it was featured Kelly said. places I’ve never been,” Kelly said. complete strangers. time 1 saw a new car, and it was like as the I’ravel Photo of the Day on The senior intercultural studies "I had almost a bad impression of I was I was almost entering a whole C N N ’s website. Kelly was ecstatic. ^ ABRAHAM Is a feature major began his post-missions trip Paris before, but it was the total oppo­ new world," Kelly said. “I was really happy because I used reporter.

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38 YEARS OF FRIGHT NIGHTS — Scaremare sees roughly 1,500 people a year give their lives to Christ after walking through the haunted house, according to Execu­ tive Director of Center for Youth Ministries Dr. Steve Vandegriff. Scaremare is staffed primarily by student volunteers. Liberty students terrify the community and spread the Gospel

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JESSICA STEARNS is an alternative answer to the question, “What Bryce Morris, junior at Liberty University One night in particular, he and a fi'iend got jstearns@)llberty.edu happens after you die?” and member o f YouthQuest, a ministry team to push a truck device through the Scaremare "We’ve seen thousands of kids respond to through CYM, which acts as Liberty's recruit­ woods. 1 or 38 years, Scaremare has been scar­ the message (in the preaching tents),” Vande- ment team at Scaremare, responds to those "It was the night that Jerry Falwelljr. came ing and evangelizing over 300,000 grift'said. “It’s not a message to scare them. It’s who disagree with Scaremare. through the line and we saw him. Our faces lit people in Central Virginia with an F actually a message ofhope and life.” "What doesn’t work for you, might work up. We were so excited,” Morris said. “We were average of 1,500 people giving their lives to On Scaremare’s official website, it explains for someone else,” Morris said. "I think what like, man, what if we can scare Jerry Falwelljr? Christ every year. that “Jesus.himself told the parables of hell goes further than the preaching tents are the So we Hipped on the lights and just started run­ This year's numbers will surpass previous (Luke 16:9). people in lines, like people taking tickets or sell­ ning with the tiling. I saw him and Becky They years with currently over 1,200 people re­ He was not trying to 'scare a decision’ out of ing tickets. It’s the conversations, the identity of were genuinely scared. It was pretty cool.” sponding to the salvation message. people, rather, making them come to grips with people seeing, hey, this is a Christian school, Scaremare, located on 2300 Carroll Ave., has However, Scaremare has often been acaised the reality of judgment.” these people are nice, and this is a nice event. three more nights to cause screams, Oct. 28 to of scaring people into heaven by depicting “As tar as the scare factor, we have found that It’s a scary house, but at the same time, these JCre 30 open from dusk to 11 p.m. The cost is $8 per scenes of death and m