Scholars Crossing

2000 -- 2001 Liberty University School Newspaper

Fall 12-5-2000

12-05-00 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 18, Issue 11)

Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/paper_00_01

Recommended Citation "12-05-00 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 18, Issue 11)" (2000). 2000 -- 2001. 13. https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/paper_00_01/13

This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Liberty University School Newspaper at Scholars Crossing. It has been accepted for inclusion in 2000 -- 2001 by an authorized administrator of Scholars Crossing. For more information, please contact [email protected]. LIBERTY UNIVERSITY . LYNCHBURG, VA • VOL. 18, NO. 11 ion TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2000

By Angela Nelson, news editor Kodiak, the same company who the Schilling Center, and the LBN offices • CONCERT MANIA: The last few built Dorm 33, said it had the capabil­ DeMoss expansion plans at the north end of DeMoss will be relo­ weeks have had LU busy in the Despite previous plans, the majority ity to begin construction while leaving cated to allow stair construction in that INSIDconcert circuit. Besides thEe Jac i DeMoss constructio• Mid Dec. - Mid. Jan.: Buildinng stair­ begins of LU students and faculty will no everyone in the building. Students can area. Some minor compression of space Velasquez concert, Plumb and longer have to relocate to accommo­ expect to witness visible signs of the wells and bracing of existing floor in the School of Business and Govern­ Less Than Local were also date the DeMoss expansion project DeMoss expansion before leaving for • Mid Jan. - March: Cutting 160 holes ment will also be necessary to make around campus. See page 3. next semester. The administration Christmas break. into roof to hold steel columns room for the stairwells. signed a contract Oct. 24 with Kodiak • March - May: Placing steel beams "The initial phase of construction and columns for top floors - "The temporary inconvenience will t MODERN DAY HERO: Dr. Craig Constructors, Inc. out of Charlotte, involves bracing the existing structure • Summer: Renovating 1st floor and be worth the short term effects," Hinkson N.C. to construct the additional two at the first floor level to enable the beginning construction of 2nd Renalds said. has been floors on the building. Kodiak's con­ additional two stories to be con­ • Fall - Spring 2002: Closing up 2nd The first phase of construction should chosen as tract guarantees that the expansion structed," J. O. Renalds, director of and 3rd floors and finishing DeMoss be finished by mid-January. "After that the next will be finished within 425 calendar Field Operations, said. expansion. time the contractor will be cutting into Modern Day days since the signing of the contract. Some areas in DeMoss will no longer the roof and setting anchor bolts to Hero. See Originally, LU planned to use a be used due to construction of staircases which the steel columns, for the addi­ why he was •local contractor who was unable to for the new floors. DeMoss classrooms 128 and Technical Services will be tional stories, will be connected. They chosen on build the addition without moving 125, 135 and 136 will be closed. Addi­ relocated from the rooms it now occu­ will reflash the roof penetrations to keep page 3. people out of the existing floor. After tionally, a small portion of rooms 122 pies to DH 181 and 183. Items in DH the areas on the first floor dried in," considering the financial costs and and 123 will be taken for construction, 181 and 183 will be distributed Renalds said, adding that if would take • ITS THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN: other effects of relocating DeMoss res­ but the classrooms will remain intact. throughout the Library and some about a month to cut 160 holes in the Are you idents, the administration decided to Not everyone will escape the reloca­ items will be put in storage. stumped about choose a different company. tion. The Career Center is moving to TE The flower shop will move to the end of Please see DEMOSS, page 2 what to get that special

someone this :**:**»&::tt:::^^^ ::>:'xV'^v-s:^V:::;:::;':::'v\v::V::::x:v::';'::::^:'v:X::::::;:-v:: Christmas? Check out the Life! page's Debate wins holiday gift- giving guide. See page 8 for all the details. Joy to the world JV& novice at • ARE YOU STEPPIN'IT UP? ByMetinda Fleming, reporter Brooke questions the dedication John Carroll to the faith by Liberty athletes Several LU students will not be as well as the campus body. roasting chestnuts on an open fire See her column on page 14. or opening presents under the tree By Angela Neteon, news editor for Christmas this year. These stu­ dents have committed part of their After three days of tough competition, the Liberty Christmas breaks to spreading the debate team won both the JV and novice divisions of the Gospel throughout .the. world. John Carroll University Hebate tournament in Cleveland, 0U1& LIGHT Ministries has two Ohio, Dec. 1-3. missions trips scheduled for "I'm very pleased," Director Brett O'Donnell said. • TUESDAY Christmas break. The first trip "Witii a double win, this tournament is a huge break­ Partly cloudy. is the group's fifth-annual trip to through for us." High 48. Low 21. India to spend "Christmas with The JV team of junior Scott Jones and freshman an Orphan." This trip will last Steve Trask earned a 5-1 record in the preliminary Dec. 15-29. rounds, and then defeated George Mason University in While in India, 20 LU students the finalJ V round. • WEDNESDAY will work with 1,200 orphans from "I'm really pumped," Jones, who was making his first Partly cloudy. Raipura Orphanage in Kota, come-back appearance since last year, said. "I had a High 39. Low 22. Rajasthan, North India. The really strong partner and he was able to fillhole s when I orphanage and Emmanuel Min­ wasn't as familiar with the topic." istries was started by Dr. MA. Novices Elisha Nix and Jeremy Samek also went 5-1 • THURSDAY Thomas and has been continued in their preliminary rounds and went on to defeat the Partly cloudy. by his son Samuel. PHOTO PROVIDED University of Miami, Ohio in the final round, winning the High 42. Low 26. "Obviously in a country of a bil­ GIFT OF LOVE — Santa Claus (Dr. Larry Baker) holds a young boy dur­ novice division. lion people we can only touch a ing LIGHT Ministries' trip to India last Christmas. The other JV team of freshman Zach Gautier and Jay few lives. Because of our connec­ Scott went 3-3 in the preliminary rounds. The team won tion to Samuel Thomas, a Liberty use this as a catalyst to call gram," the Web site said. its quarterfinal round and then locked out against team­ • FRIDAY University graduate, and the some of us back to India or to LIGHT has been collecting mates Jones and Trask in the semifinal round. A team Mostly cloudy. Christian ministry to orphans, we full-time/part-time missions." items such as blankets, clothing, "locks out" when they are set to debate their own school. High 46. Low 30. have partnered with these two to "A third purpose is to help all of fruit, candy and toys for the The team with the highest record advances. make a difference wherever we us to be more missions conscious orphans. Areli Calzada of LIGHT All four JVers won a speaker award at the tourna­ can," LU professor Lew Weider and as lay people to remember said those who are going on the ment: Jones, 3; Trask, 4; Scott, 5; and Gautier, 7. • SATURDAY said. and pray for other missionaries." trip just want to give something Among the other novice teams, senior Mike Detmer Partly cloudy. Weider will head up this year's According to the LIGHT India back to the children who have and Jared Yeoman earned a 3-3 record and eventually High 44, Low 30. trip. Weider will also be bringing 2000 Web site, last year's "Christ­ nothing. lost in semifinals to the same team that Nix and Samek his wife Cheryl and their two mas with an Orphan" was so suc­ "Their main focus is to work defeated in the final round. daughters Crystal, 13, and cessful that this year the number with the children. To give some­ "We are very pleased to have our director back travel­ Michelle, 10. of orphans reached will grow: thing to the kids that don't have ling with us," Head Coach Mike Hall said in reference to The main purpose of this "Emmanuel Ministries and anything," Calzada said. "We have O'Donnell's return from back surgery. "We think this trip is to bring Christmas to LIGHT will be bringing 300 addi­ so much here at Christmas and it weekend's results reflected his influence." ABOUT about 1.200 to 1,500 orphans in tional children and stall"from (the trip) is just to give something Hall's wife, Heather and senior Rebekah Meador also Kota, India," Weider said. "A sec­ other Emmanuel orphanages back to someone who has nothing. helped coach and judge at the tournament. Assistant • OPEN DORMSrThis chance only ond purpose is to expose our along with the 1,200 children at Another trip LIGHT is involved coach Bill Lawrence was not able to attend the tourna­ comes once a year. Members of students and my family to mis­ Raipura orphanage for a three-day ment due to unforeseen circumstances. the opposite sex can visit each sions and we are asking God to conference and Christmas pro­ Please see MISSIONS, page 3 Over break, the team will travel its top varsity team to other's rooms Dec. 5. Guys may the next two tournaments in California Dec. 27 - Jan. 4. be in girls' rooms 8-8:45 p.m. Girls may be in guys' rooms 9- 9:45 p.m.

• SPORTS CAMP: If you are interested in working at a Velasquez, Plus One make LU 'Crystal Clear' Christian sports camp this sum­ mer, there will be a meeting By Mariel Williams, reporter Plus One sang more songs from their sing along and dance to their last song, Dec. 5 in DH 134. The meeting album, taking time to explain the history "Without You." for Kainp Kanakuk is at 7:30 Jaci Velasquez's Crystal Clear tour, and meaning of several. Combs also complimented the older p.m. The meeting for Kids with new Christian vocal band Plus One, "I like ... how they witnessed right in audience members on their enthusiasm Across America Kamp is at 8:30 dropped by Liberty University Thursday, the middle of the concert," audience for the music: "Parents," he said, "wow, p.m. Nov. 16. Velasquez sang many songs member Tracy Herner said later. you look weird out there." from her new album, "Crystal Clear," "It wasn't just about entertainment," After Plus One left the stage, a bright • MISSION: Positions are avail­ and talked about her faith and family. freshman Maria Marsico said. "Before light began to shine through the back­ able for the August 2001 team. The audience screamed in anticipa­ each song... they talked about what it drop, showing the larger than life shad­ Stop by the World I lei]) booth by tion when (lie stage was lit to show five meant to them." ows of Jaci Velasquez's band through the LU bookstore on Dec. 6 or young men standing with their backs to Jason Perry introduced the record's the white cloth. The curtain dropped to call 525-4657, ext, 113. the crqwd. As strobe lights (lashed stars title song, 'The Promise," by asking the the ground, the band began to play and on the domed ceiling and the audience, audience what they knew about the Velasquez's voice was heard offstage • OPEN MIC NIGHTS: Percival's Plus One began to sing the first few lines promises in the Bible. "What's the most singing "If This World." Isle Java Tavern is looking for of "It Is Well With My Soul." awesome promise in the Bible?" he Once again, the crowd began to musicians, acloi>> and poets on With the crowd still screaming, they NAOMI GlUJSrrE asked. John 3:16 was the answer, Friday nights at 8 p.m. broke off to begin My Life, from their CRYSTAL CLEAR — Christian artists Jaci which Perry then read to the crowd. Please see JACI, page 2 debut album, 'The Promise." Velasquez and Plus One performed a con­ Gabe Combs invited the audience to cert in the Vines Center Nov. 16.

• wmmmmmmmmmmmm

Page 2, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION DECEMBER 5, 2000 ©liberty Yearbook staff regroups News about our By LeeAnn Livesay, reporter meeting for several weeks 'This year," said junior Chris­ campus community regarding this year's project. tine Cavalini, "we arc going to If you ordered a yearbook last Hine said: "[they] are excited have a lot more pictures and year, don't worry—you'll get it, about working to have a 'slam- candids of the students." SGA holding deco­ eventually. The printer has not min' book." Their goal: to design The yearbook staff is going for sent them to Liberty yet. When a yearbook that all the students a nontraditional yearbook this rating contest they do, students who bought want to buy. year. According to Johnson, they them last spring will receive word The students and their par­ are going to try to use lots of dif­ A dorm Christmas-decorating and will be able to pick them up. ents will be allowed to buy pages ferent, random elements, partic­ contest, planned by Vice President As for this year's annual. or sections of pages in the back ularly humor. for Student Services Clark Jones, Vice President of Student of the yearbook to place favorite Besides getting the students will be held Nov. 27-Dec. 8. Affairs. Mark Hine. said that pictures. These submissions will involved, the yearbook staff Dorms will be judged based on the majority of this semester be subject to review and wants to get the professors and hall and room decorations. has been spent in trying to find approval by administration. faculty involved.

According to the SGA Web site, a "qualified candidate" to lead Senior Tara Johnson said, Additionally, instead of the NAOMI GILLETTE the most festively decorated dorm the yearbook staff. "We're trying new things to get typical yearbook, where the FOUR PLUS ONE — Christian artists Plus One open for Jaci Velasquez at hall will win a prize package. The This year the yearbook has the students interested. We same people show up in every their concert in the Vines Center Nov. 16, part of the Cyrstal Clear tour. prizes have been donated by local been switched from being really want to increase student picture, this year they want to businesses. under the direction of the com­ involvement in the yearbook get everyone into the yearbook. munications department to this year." They are in the process of con­ being headed by student To accomplish this task, they tacting clubs and getting them Jaci: Sings Crystal Clear Registration affairs. Because of this switch, would like to make the yearbook more exposure in the yearbook. extended, skip it took a little time to figure out more like a scrapbook of the They are also attempting better the details. year's events with more pictures coverage of events, such as Continued from page 1 "the altar call on the record," check-in not Last year's advisor was not and fewer words. Christmas and finding where Velasquez interrupted the con­ able to return due to time com­ Students are being told that if students hang out. scream, as the star of the evening cert to speak a little about her Students now have until Jan. 12 mitments. This year the advisor they have any pictures they "The yearbook staff this year came into the spotlight. In this personal life and how Crystal to check in and register online. will be Herm Stickle, a school­ would like to get into the year­ is very excited, with lots of ideas. song and in several others, the Clear reflects the changes she According to an announcement teacher who has headed year­ book, they can give them to their We are extremely dedicated to brass section of the band was has been going through. on the Splash page, the system will book staffs for 10 years. RAs or to anyone they know who this project and to getting it more prominent than in "My personal life has been be unattended during the Christ­ The yearbook staff has been is on the yearbook staff. done," Johnson said. Velasquez's previous recordings. through the mill," she said, "I mas and New Year's Holiday, but "Her [musical] style is more never knew somebody could go assistance will be available during Latino than it used to be," fresh­ through this many heartbreaks." regular office hours. man Amy Pointer said later. She went on to speak of her In order to be eligible for Skip "For me to live without Christ parents' recent divorce and how Check-in, you must still pay next is a very scary thing," Velasquez the pain she has felt through this semester's balance by Dec. 8. DeMoss: Adding two stories said about her second song, has strengthened her faith. Imagine Me Without You. Velasquez said that she Continued from page 1 When students return in the they will house equipment and As she sang, the strobe lights "thought [her] parents would be Juniors, seniors Fall, the company hopes to have supplies such as cranes and swirled purple sunbursts together forever." She said she may choose meal roof before the steel beams the first floor completely reno­ steel beams. across the ceiling and a yellow has worried that the stress of could go up. vated and ready for classes. The parking lot near the light swung back and forth her early career might have in plan Jan. 1-14 Renalds also said that the Renalds said that a few class­ Marriott (P-2) will be for staff across the stands. some way damaged her parents' construction schedule was rooms might not be ready in only before 4:30 p.m. Com­ Velasquez recorded her first marriage. Juniors and seniors will be able assuming optimal weather con­ time, and the students might be muters will move to the P-1 lot Spanish record, Llegar ATi, last "It's hard," she said, "to see two to choose from three different meal ditions. If there is a lot of snow temporarily displaced for a week near the Religion Hall, and all year. When she wondered aloud people you love so much it almost plan options for the Spring 2001 in January and February, then or two. Additionally, throughout resident students who previ­ "if it [would be] cool with you hurts, and you see so much about semester. the process will take much the entirety of construction, dif­ ously parked in P-1 will have guys if I sang a song off my Span­ them that you don't like." They must have 48 credits by the longer since Kodiak will have to ferent areas or classrooms to move to the lot by David's ish record" the audience "Through all this [God] has end of this semester and have their remove all the snow from the might need to be closed off for Place. All other parking lots screamed excitedly. become my best friend," she said. bill paid for next semester. roof before drilling holes. short periods of time for con­ should remain the same. Velasquez sang the title song, "Recording Crystal Clear was kind The first option is 21 meals per Once May comes, everyone struction reasons. Ultimately, the entire Llegar A Ti, against a black back­ of my healing process ... This is, week, or three meals per day, which will need to move out of DeMoss One of the biggest effects on DeMoss expansion project drop lit with stars. for the first time, me being com­ is the plan all students now have. for the summer while Kodiak students and faculty will be the should be finished by Spring After singing Come As You pletely honest." The second option is 140 meals finishes renovating the first loss of the P-3 and P-4 parking 2002. Are, which she described as per semester, or nine per week, and floor. During this time, some of lots, located directly in front of 110 Liberty dollars. the classroom noise problems and to the south end of the The third meal plan is 110 meals will be solved by sealing ducts DeMoss building. This will per semester, or seven per week, and putting ceilings in to cover become the headquarters for and 210 Liberty dollars. the current blue pipe structure. the construction site, where These Liberty dollars may be spent at the Hangar. Students will be able to choose from these options online from Jan. 1-14. There will be a link from the Splash page. When they come back $a000orBESTOH-hK! their cards will be automatically val­ idated. -By Diana BeH

Mark Early to speakfor College Republicans

The College Republicans will be sponsoring a town hall meet­ ing with Virginia Attorney Gen­ eral Mark Early Dec. 6 at 12:30- 1:30 p.m.in DeMoss 160. 1993 Fotd Explorer XLT Early will be answering ques­ tions from the audience and explaining 'The Promise of Vir­ 103,000 miles ginia" plan which gives equal say for all Virginians and puts profes­ Air-conditioning sionalism ahead of politics and principle above posturing. Power Steering LU professor Steve Witham, who is the adviser for the College Power Brakes Republicans said, "This is a tremendous opportunity that our students have to be exposed to Power Windows one of our state's key political fig­ ures right here on our campus." Power Door Locks Early formally announced his • candidacy for Governor of the Commonwealth Nov. 28. Cruise Control Early has already begun a statewide bus tour to promote Tilt Wheel 'The Promise of Virginia" cam­ paign. 4x4 • One earmark that sets Early apart from other politicians is his AM/FM Cassette Stereo very strong support on the right to life issue. V-6 Engine His work as a state senator and now as attorney general Gray surely shows the positive influ­ ence he would have as governor. His past record displays his Well kept! efforts on issues such as standing up for families and children and Only Serious Applicants! improved education. The multi-day tour will include Must see to appreciate. $8,000 or best offer. several stops in the central Vir­ ginia area, but this is the only (804)582-3400 scheduled stop to the Liberty Uni­ versity campus. Liberty University, Lynchburg Va. -By Chris Foster

HU llujmiinj taiiUiildiite*K)ull«)iLtaiu«s#pl| ID DitwuJ M*bs IWIIK Ullw ceilKlionw|ipl( St* ita lui Ocldili DECEMBER 5, 2000 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page 3 Plumb, Less Than LU's Modern Local visit LU

Day Hero By Chris Steppard, reporter ers of Emmyloi i Harris' song "All My 1 < ai s" and Peter Gabriel's "In Your A casual, coffee house typesetting Eyes." November's Hero Award welcomed students to the Plumb, ixss Plumb's music focuses on the issues Than Local and Mary's Byes concert In that are facing today's generation. "I do Recipient, Dr. Craig the Schilling Center Friday, Dec. 1. The not use this platform to preach religion. three I Kinds each brought their own I use it to share a personal relationship distinctive style of guitar-driven rock to with Jesus Christ," Arbuekle said. Hinkson was nominated the appreciative audience. Songs such as "Damaged", "Lie Low" Mary's Eyes opened the evening and "Unforgivable" deal with such SlIAlIN ClIEIflREEN ALEXIS RICE by students for this honor with their three song set. The five- heavy issues as bulimia, verbal and CANDY-COATED — Plumb, Less Than member group consisted of four guitar sexual abuse, broken relationships and Local and Mary's Eyes perform in the players and a drum player. alcoholism. Schilling Center Dec. 1. By Johanna Price, reporter in the situation. I le (•••ires 1 linkson describes his Liberty i>\:\<\<~ Less Than Local fol­ "Often we think we may have enough t<> remembei and favorite hobby as "book­ lowed with t heir six-song set. The messed up so much Uiat we have out­ vant for today's culture. "Plumb's Dr. Craig Hinkson was take interest in the stu binding," or leather binding, group, which is currently headquar­ done the grace of God. In "Lie Low," a music show a great alternative to take honored as LU's Modern dent's concerns." his favorite books. Yet, tered in Nashville. Tenn., recently story is told of a relationship that didn't your problems and give them to Jesus Day Hero in convocation Hinkson bet;;in his life in when asked what he loves, released its lii-st album. work out. We can either focus on the Christ," Dickerson said. Nov. 29. Dean Joshua Christ at the age of seven, he says "Anyone, who Essential Records recording artist negative, or accept that there is a rea­ The song "Real" which Plumb per­ Brown presented the but described it asa knows me khows that 1 Plumb look the stage for their set after son for everything that happens, and in formed live for the first time, was writ­ award, recognizing the process, with doubts plagu­ have a passion for classi­ Less Than Local. The band performed this situation, God had something else ten after Arbuekle saw the dress that integrity and intimacy ing his heart for a time. cal musie. and the more songs from their I )ove Award-winning better in store," Arbuekle said of her Jennifer Lopez wore to the Grammy Hinkson has held with his When he looks 10 years Into aricient the music, the albi mi "Candy-coaled water drops" and song on the band's Web site. Awards. The song dealt with the need students over his four years the future, he knows only better J like it...such as their first album "Plumb." Sophomore Adrena Sprouse appre­ women have to dress in such a manner of teaching theology and that God has a will for his Palestrina and Byrd. In Plumb's lead singer. Tiffany ciated the depth that Plumb placed in to attract attention to themselves and philosophy at LU. life. "After 48 years <>f life if my opinion, their music is Arbuekle. shared with the audience their music and lyrics. "It (Plumb's how they can be fulfilled in Christ. Hinkson's reaction to there is one lesson I've a foretaste of what heaven how she was excited to perform at Lib­ music) deals with issues so people Plumb recently released a greatest the award was one of sur­ learned, it's that I'm not will be like." erty University since she had married a going through these problems know hits album titled "The Best of Plumb" prise and humility. "1 felt smart enough to run my In all his "heroism," former Liberty student, Jeremy Lee, that they are not the only ones out which includes remixes of "Endure," tremendously humbled at own life. IfGbd were to leave Hinkson is the kind of pro­ seven weeks ago. there like that," Sprouse said. "Who Am I" and "Crazy." For more being chosen, for It seemed me to do what seemed best fessor a student wants as a I )i iring their acoustic set, Plumb Senior Deana Dickerson feels that information on Plumb visit their Web to me that 1 was the last by my reckoning. I'd make a professor.. .and a friend. A sang some of their softer songs and cov­ Plumb's music is important and rele- site at www.plumbinfo.com. person who should have terrible mess of things." friend with Godly perspec­ been chosen." Described by many as a tive. "Assurance [in Christ] Brown was quick to caring, people person with does not come from works, point out why Hinkson was an intellect to Ix; reckoned for the best of these are chosen by his students for with, Hinkson's choice of 'rubbish' and cannot save Missions: Students to serve over break the honor. "Students say he profession is all too fitting. us. It rests in Christ, "who is just the kind of professor He studied abroad in Den­ has become for us.. .our that never forgets a prayer mark to do research for his righteousness, holiness, Continued from page 1 equipping themselves for missions at participation in world evangelization." request, even though he dissertation on Soren and redemption. Therefore, home. The conference, sponsored by never writes themdown. Kierkegaard, "one of the as it is written: Let him who in is "Within the Walls", which heads to This year 15 LU students will be InterVarsity Christian Fellowship of Some classes, he will spend most significanl thinkers of boasts boast in the Lord™ (I England Jan. 2-15. The focus of this headed to Urbana 2000. Urbana is the USA and Inter-Varsity Christian half the class or more just the nineteenth century Cor 1:27). Spoken like a trip is to minister to British inmates. a mission's convention aimed at Fellowship of Canada, will host praying and lifting the stu­ who had a vast influence true hero. Recently-retired LU soccer coach Bill college, students. The conference nearly 20,000 students. dents up before God. He will on the philosophy and the­ To nominate a professor Bell and his wife Maiy started the will be held at the University of Illi­ During the conference students can go up to students weeks ology of our own century." who demonstrates hero-like "Within the Walls" ministry and now nois in Urbana Dec. 27-31. choose fromman y seminar sessions, be after a prayer request and Hinkson also met his wife, qualities, email modemday- take the LIGHT International Singers. According to the Web site, the theme exposed to 350 missions agencies, sem­ ask them how they are Ellen, in Denmark. [email protected]. While many LU students will be is "Because God First Loved Us," and inaries and graduate schools, and doing and what happened An intellect to the core. headed across the ocean for part of the purpose is, 'To challenge college experience worship through testimony, their break, some students will be students and recent graduates to active drama, teaching and music.

LIGHT Ministries will be taking a group of not have, you can pick up a "shoe box" Liberty students to Kota, India again this from New Life Christian Bookstore. For Christmas. LIGHT is teaming up with Spirit more details come by the LIGHT Ministries FM to do a toy drive for the orphans in office in Dorm 2 or call us at 2641. Share India. If you would like to take part in giving 1& the love of Christmas with an orphan in an orphn a Christmas they would otherwise MINISTRIES India this year!! Page 4, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION DECEMBER 5, 2000 SGA votes on first An election in limbo: bills of the year From cable television to parking concerns, White House 2000 the Senate attempted to bring legislation mini! before the close of the year. ral Shop Parking Act was signed Dozens of lawsuits continue questioning Florida vote By Mattie Gordon & Chris Sheppard by both Simmons and Hine and is currently on Dr. Borek's desk. By Caret Robinson, reporter most will accept either candidate as the attorneys and who can appeal the most. The Student Government In the ninth Senate session legitimate president when all is said and Currently, polls show approximately Association's Senate has had a there was much debate over sev- • This last few weeks has seen very little done. 65 percent of Americans feel that Bush busy few weeks. The past two cral pieces of legislation that was, advancement to setting the title of Presi­ While the process continues to trek will win, up from a previous 58 percent; senate sessions have seen many brought before the floor. dent of the United States on either Gov. along, it could all end relatively soon, per­ and 45 percent believe Gore should con­ results. The Eugene-Gordon Night George W. Bush or Vice President Al Gore. haps within the next week. The Supreme cede. Vice President for Student Shuttle Service Act passed with a The haggling over who is the rightful Court may hand down a decision which The Electoral College meets on Dec. 18, Services Clark Jones announced majority vote in the Senate. The holder of that title has continued all the would lead to the declaration of the Presi­ and they seem to be the ones who will that the Thanksgiving Food Drive bill requested an on-campus way up to the United States Supreme dent-elect. decide who the next President will be. was a success, collecting 800 shuttle service that would run Court. Not wanting to be finished off by Still, the Democrats are attempting to out' cans of food and $600 for needy from 10:30 p.m. until 1:30 a.m. Last Friday lawyers for Bush, Gore and Supreme Court action. Gore asked for yet do them — a Democratic operative has families in Lynchburg. The Academic Concerns and the State of Florida presented arguments another Florida recount this past Friday. been writing Republican members of the Jones encouraged students to Information Technology Commit­ before the nation's highest court on the Florida Circuit Court Judge N. Sanders Electoral College asking them to abstain participate in the Dorm Christ­ tee Bill Act proposed a 24-hour topic of whether or not the Florida Sauls received the request of the Gore from voting due to irregularities in the mas Decoration Contest. The computer lab, allowing the lab to Supreme Court's decision on recounts camp in which Gore asked the judge to voting process. best-decorated hall will win a be closed during Convocation was overstepping its bounds— effectively recount 14,000 disputed ballots, which This has brought about a firestorm of prize package with prizes and church services. The bill legislating policy. he claimed were both "illegal" and criticism towards the Democratic Party donated from area businesses. passed Senate. It seems that increasingly. Americans "tainted." from Republicans, which leads to a sim­ The winner will be announced on Much debate arose over the are growing tired of the process which Unfortunately for Gore, Judge Sauls ple question: why don't we just decide the Dec. 8. Campbell-Livesay Off-Campus seems to be never ending. A recent poll responded quickly by saying that no fur­ Presidency, in a steel cage match between It was also announced that Living Policy Act. The bill would conducted by ABC News and the ther recount will continue in Florida. The Gore and Bush? It seems that would be Senator Mark allow students Washington Post showed that many Amer­ Gore legal team is expected to appeal. nearly as effective. Murrell was under 22 years of icans—some 60 percent— are tiring of the Nonetheless, the process seems to be named Student age to move off process. Still, the same poll found that boiling down to which side has the most Court Chief campus provided Justice. In a SGA that they have previous Senate over 96 credit session there hours, a 3.0 GPA had been a tech­ senate and 12 or less repri­ nicality that mands in the semes­ called for ter. The bill passed After a successful year, Cooper looks ahead another vote for Murrell. Murrell with a majority vote. had won the first vote by a three- The Accountability Commit­ By Johanna Price, reporter enjoyed the range of emotions maus" is an opera that poses seem directable, students with fourths majority. He lost the sec­ tee, which was formed this the role allowed him to express "an incredibly funny story" strong testimonies on campus." ond vote by two votes. After an semester to keep Senators Tell the LU Fine Arts pro­ in performance. He noted how­ according to a review by Cooper obviously has high examination of Robert's Rules of accountable for their roles as a gram to break a leg and you just ever, that he was not the stereo­ Johann Strauss. Cooper attrib­ standards, which is what Order, the second vote was ruled Senator, brought before the might see serious results. This typical Tevye. "Tevye is sup­ utes it as her "favorite musical." makes her so good in so many null and void. Senate nine pieces of legisla­ semester, dramatic expression posed to be a big, fat The opera, set in historic eyes. "Under her direction, I The Senators of the eighth tion on nine Senators who had on stage marked an excellence guy...which isn't me!" Even with Vienna, boasted grand vocal believe I have received as good Senate session passed the Bing­ either missed all or all but one that continues to grow with a love of the stage, Nelson keeps quality and complicated dance an education as if I had gone to ham-Wright Cable Act and the Senate session this semester. each new play put on by the perspective on his future oppor­ sequences. The play was a college to get a degree in Floral Shop Parking Act. The Senate voted on each piece department. tunities in theater. "The theater directed by Wayne Kompelien drama. She is incredible in the The Bingham-Wright Cable of legislation as to whether the Students in the drama pro­ needs Christians. The secular and showed for two weekends. knowledge God has given her," Act would allow students to have Senator in question should be ductions attribute the standing world needs a light. If you Coming soon to an LU the­ Nelson said. access to filtered cable in their impeached. Eight of the nine ovation results to the direction become the best at what you do, ater near you are the spring Cooper said that ultimately, rooms. The Act passed Senate Senators were impeached and of Linda Nell Cooper of the people want to know about you, semester performances of "12 it's a positive demeanor that after much debate. their trial dates were voted on highly entertaining shows. This and therein is your witness." Angry Men," a play about a 19- causes her to cast an actor in a The Floral Shop Parking Act and set for next semester. semester brought a comedic In preparation for "Fiddler," year- old boy on trial for mur­ role. "The most important thing would eliminate two floral shop- Looking back at the Senate's drama to the stage with the cast members practiced 20 der, and the classic musical, a student should bring to audi­ parking spaces at the Marriott semester, Executive Vice Presi­ musical "Fiddler on the Roof hours a week for five consecu­ "West Side Story." Due to the tions is a good attitude, regard­ intersection. The removal of dent Nathan Cooper feels it and "Die Fledermaus," an tive weeks. The hard work was increased interest in the drama less of talent. I would much these spaces would help increase was a success. opera. not in vain. productions, sold out perform­ rather cast a less talented stu­ road visibility. "We have many new Sena­ "Fiddler" ran for three weeks "Fiddler" is now part of the ances are expected. dent who has a very giving In the ninth Senate session it tors this year who have been with sold out shows every night. American College Theatre Festi­ For those interested in heart than a diva." was announced that the Bing­ focused on the quality of legis­ Cooper said, "I was so proud of val sponsored by the Kennedy becoming involved in future To learn more about the Fine ham-Wright Cable Act had been lation rather than the quantity. our audience...the Liberty stu­ Center. From there, the play, performances, Cooper gives Arts Department and upcoming signed by President Roy Sim­ At the first sign that students dents are a joy to perform in has the possibility of going onto some pointers for auditions. "I plays, visit mons, but was not signed by care about an issue and give front of because they are so the Regional level in Missis­ look for confidence, stage pres­ www.liberty.edu/academics/ Vice President for Student the SGA the support it needs, responsive. Our students have sippi. ence, energy, strong voice, artsci/finearts/plays.html. Affairs Mark Hine. Jones read a the students will see action on become a quite intelligent audi­ In contrast, the second show graceful movement, flexibility, statement from Hine saying the part of the University. The ence which demands even of the semester, "Die Fleder­ range, team players, people who that Liberty University is cur­ Senate's informal power lies higher quality from our actors. rently looking at the possibility within the respect and The audience followed of bringing cable to the cam­ acknowledgement the student closely, and understood even pus, however he did not sign body grants it," Cooper said. the emotion of a character's the bill due to legal, logistical (Tevye's) gesture." and organizational matters. Tevye, better known off­ It was announced that the Flo- stage as Chris Nelson, Spaghetti smothered with a zesty blend of pizza sauce, marinara sauce & sausage, topped with mozzarella, provolone & pepperoni. 3.99

SPAGHETTI SUBMARINO FREE COMBO MEAL 199 MEAL DEAL s5.99 Include smull Spaghetti with Mimtumi or Includes one 7'//' SK"MAWNO & Soft Drink SOFT DRINK Meat Same, Garden Sahit & Soft Drink. (excluding Double Club Subimrim). with purchase of Past Baked Spaglietti 3M

LYNCHBURG 2629 Wards Kd./I'honc: 832-1200 I.YNCI IBURC; 2629 W.uds Kd./I'honc: 832-1200 l.YNC'l IBURG: 2629 Wards Kd./I'hone: 832-1200 OIK coupon per pec 11 pei visit at Lynclibuiu Fa/olis only One coupon pei person, per visil al Lyncliooip Fiuolis only One coupon pei person, pei visit al Lynclibuip, Famlis only Not valid Willmi any ulna ollci Eiplras 12/31/00 Nol valid Willi any otliei ollei Expires 12/31/00 Nol valid Mil any olliei ollei Eiplres 12/31/00 Want us to pay your school bill? Earn $$$ to pay school bills . . . extra spending $$$! Work now or during the Thanksgiving & Christmas breaks Customer Service Specialists National television and radio ministries Service organizations Students, staff and faculty are encouraged to apply What a great way to lose your mind. On the slopes. Buried up to your butt in powder. « IllScrvicc Fart-time and full-time opportunities With our Season Pass, it's an easy thing to do. Pay one price. Ski all season on over 20 slopes and trails, on one of the best terrain parks in the region. Or, for snowboarders, Virginia's America one and only half-pipe. All for one low price. Think about it. Then get out there and clear your head of everything. Except skiing Call today 1.800.266.2444 or www.WintergreenResort.com Call 316-7437 in Forest for immediate interviews! DECEMBER 5, 2000 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page 5 The Price is LU profs to appear on television show i.!lU\ RiSbt By Diana Bel, assistant news editor lous birth take place? Was it attended by great kings and lowly - Ill ;W The number-one rated show on shepherds? And finally, what does DearPrtce, PAX-TV Network, "Encounters history, archaeology and the testi­ tcan'tseemtogetintheChristmns with the Unexplained," will be air­ monies of believers and non- spirit Can youplease help me? ing its Christmas special Dec. 17 at believers alike tell us about the Sincerely, 8 p.m. and 22 at 7 p.m. impact this one brief life has had Bah Humbug The show, titled, "Jesus' Birth: on the world? Is the Miracle of Christmas True?" When asked why these three DearBahHumbug, CHRIS PRICE will feature interviews with Dr. men were chosen for the inter­ Christmas Is the most exciting time of the year. The ElmerTowns, Dr. Gary Habermas views, Balsiger said, "They are sights and sounds ofthe holiday season are enough to make anyone and Dr. Harold Wilmington. three well-respected authors. They beMedwimChristmascheer.ThesoundoftheSalvarJonArmy bell According to producer David are the perfect candidates to clinging in the night—-it gets louder as you approach. You try not to Balsiger, the show attempts to answer these tough questions." He make eye contact because you know you will have togiv e money if solve a mystery and provide evi­ thought they would be good at doc­ you do. But in a moment of weakness you look at the little old lady dence for it, with half of the shows umenting evidence. joyfulfy ringing the bell, and your heart is warmed. You reach in your being biblical. The show has been According to the Web site pocket, look around. All you have is twenties. Your heart may have renewed for a second season. It www.grizzlyadams.tv, "Encounters been warmed but it wasn't on fire. has also driven up the primetime with the Unexplained" is a journey You duck your head and run. You push your way into the mall, audience 101 percent since it was through the greatest mysteries and trampling women and small children. To your left you see a line. It launched in August. riddles ofthe ages. It is a bold SHAUN CHELCREEN seems to go on forever. The people in die line are almost too weak to The Christmas show will ask investigation that will bring you LIGHTS, CAMERA, THEOLOGY — Television producer David Balsiger gives stand and they look as if they haven't showered or shaved in a year. many questions dealing with the face to face with unsolved myster­ direction to LU's Dr. Habermas during the taping of the "Encounters with You must know what they are waiting for. You finally get the nerve controversy surrounding the birth ies and reshape the way you view the Unexplained" program to be aired on the PAX television network. The to ask one of these haggardly souls what they are waiting for—and of Christ. Was He born to a virgin? the world and your place in it." program will seek to explain the mysteries surrounding the birth of Christ their answer horrifies you. They are still waiting for their Tickle Me When and where did this miracu­ Elmos fromthre e years ago. They said they didn't want to ruin Christ­ mas, so they will wait another three years if they must You point out that their kids may be in college by now, but it falls on deaf ears. Then you make your way to the store, and you spot your goal. Your dad wfll love this gift. As you reach down and grab it, another set of "Within the Walls" reaches inmates hand's grab the package at the same time. We have a problem. Grab­ bing, pulling, and a tug of war quickly ensues. You decide it is time for By Carrie Dunbar, reporter While most students will be the prisoners and for some, our ment to the prisoners as they rein­ desperate measures. You deliver a swift kick to the shins, and the enjoying Christmas break away presence is the only glimpse of force the message of Christianity. package isyburs. You turn and run, but decide you need to see your The slamming doors of steel and from the confines ofschool, a group Christ they'll ever see," Meredith "It's very discouraging because defeated victim. You turn, and there to your horror is a woman who iron bars echoed through the from LIGHT Ministries will be going Loggins, who has traveled to Eng­ the nature of the job exposes you to appears to have been around since the firstChristmas . You feel terri­ cement walls. The surroundings behind bars to minister to British land twice with LIGHT, said. the evil ofthe world, but the teams ble, but not bad enough to give her the gift. You have just sacrificed were bleak and gray, and the single inmates for 10 days in January. This year, the 15-member team help to bring encouragement and your morals, all for a George Foreman Lean Mean Fat Reducing digit temperatures outside did not This is the ministry of "Within - will have the opportunity to visit growth, and any kind of success is Grilling Machine. Was it worth it? You bet it was. compare to the coldness felt inside the Walls", founded by LU soccer several prisons that "Within the very rewarded for the chaplains to This is an exaggerated, but almost realistic description of what we the prison. Coach Bill Bell and his wife Mary, Walls" has never before reached. see," Pye said. let the holidays become. Don't get caught up in the hoopla. If you A tinyroo m decorated with pic­ who travel across the United King­ "One of our goals is to enhance 'We want to leave them with the want to get in the holiday spirit, read Luke 2, and realize what we are tures of Christ was only a small dom spreading the Gospel to prison Bill and Mary's ministry, but we will understanding of who Jesus Christ truly celebrating. resemblance of a sanctuary. A sin­ inmates. The Bell's have formed a also be serving as ground-breakers is and how they can worship Him gle candle emitted a flame that "mom and dad" relationship with for some prisons they've never been and that's what we hope to accom­ DearPrtce, seemed to provide the only warmth many ofthe prisoners and say they to," Shane Glover, the campaign plish through our concerts and our IamfrornTexas, andlamworried about the winter here. What is for the soul. are working to "penetrate the cul­ coordinator for LIGHT, said. time with them," Loggins said. youradvice? Soon, the chapel was filled with ture of prison life with the uncondi­ Tim Pye is a student at Liberty This year's team will visit both Sincerely, men, clad in green sweatshirts and tional love of God." who works in the LIGHT office. Pye men and women inmates in a total Frostbitten tattered jeans. Each sweatshirt had In the past several years, small is from Birmingham, England and of seven prisons. They will also per­ a patch on the sleeve that bore a groups from LIGHT Ministries have has worked with his mother, Gay, form concerts at two churches In Dear Frostbitten, number written in black magic accompanied the Bells on their mis­ who served as chaplain in Shrews­ England. The Bell's will be moving Winter is my favorite time of year. I am from Ohio, where we get our marker, but it was surely a number sion trips. bury Prison. He said LIGHT Min­ to England this winter to work fair share of snow, so I have had a little experience with things to do in etched on each one of their souls. "You are forced to be real with istries helps to bring encourage­ "Within the Wall" full time. thewinter. First of all, if you are down here and it flurries,d o not expect to go anywhere. Last year some of you may recall that we got what us Northerners would call a "dusting" of snow. However, here in Lynch­ burg, we get four inches and the whole city shuts down. People were Hotels already booked for graduation running through the streets, there was looting and vandalism, riots periodically broke out and people were locking themselves in their homes, all fromth e fear offour inches ofthe white death. Ifyou By Mdinda Fleming, reporter people have been calling since May This package gives you a blended dard room and $225 a night for a thought Virginia drivers were bad before, which they are, just imagine 2000 to make reservation for the rate of $109 a night plus tax," Kan­ room with more amenities. what they were like with the roads semi-dangerous. Graduation is still fivemonth s 2001 ceremonies. able said. Students looking for a student Winter is nothing to be afraid of, it just takes a little common sense away, but students in need of a Beth Kanable, director of sales "The three-day package must discount during graduation week­ to avoid danger. No matter what someone tells you, do not lick any­ hotel room for the May 12 weekend and marketing at the Lynchburg include a Thursday, Friday and end will also be disappointed. thing, Marriott trays do not make safe sleds, hitting strangers with may be out of luck. Ramada, said students need to Saturday night or a Friday, Satur­ Most hotels do not offer their snowballs is not acceptable, and eating snow is nasty. You don't drink This year Liberty University, make booking a hotel room for day and Sunday night. It also gives usual student discounts during rain do you? So ifyou keep these things in mind, your winter here will Randolph-Macon Woman's College graduation a priority. you a blended rate of $99 a night the May 12 weekend. beagoodone. and Lynchburg College are all hold­ "If they are making plans for plus tax." Kanable said the Ramada does ing their graduation ceremonies on graduation, this should be on their Kanable also said that a cash not offer student discounts, the same weekend. Because ofthe checklist just like anything else," deposit is required to book a room "...because the schools have coinciding graduations, finding a Kanable said. for graduation. elected to put graduation on the hotel room in Lynchburg has Kanable said the Ramada Inn is Additionally, Terry said the same weekend for several years become much harder. pretty close to full, but is still offer­ Wingate Inn has a three-night mini­ in a row." "For the last couple of months ing two graduation packages. mum stay and a deposit that must "It's a basic problem of supply we've been getting calls every day," "The two-night package must be paid in advance by February. and demand. Just like airlines Elizabeth Terry who works at the include either Thursday and Friday Rates for hotel rooms during exclude Thanksgiving and Christ­ Wingate Inn said. Terry also said night or Friday and Saturday night. this weekend have also mas, it's a standard business increased. The new Super 8 motel practice," Kanable said. will charge $96 a night for three Kanable said students should to four people to stay in a queen act now in order to have a more or king room and $ 125 a night for enjoyable weekend. two people to stay in a Jacuzzi 'This is the time to come and suite. The Wingate Inn will celebrate with your family and to Phi pregnant charge $ 150 a night for a stan­ be comfortable," Kanable said. N I S T R I E S Where can I go to get good LIGHT Ministries and Within the Walls will be working in prisons information about all of my options? and churches in England in January. Liberty men's soccer .BLUE RIDGE coach Bill Bel! and his wife Mary will be leaving LU after 21 Pregnancy Center years of coaching to work full time with Within the Kelly's Magic Tanning Salon Walls. "Although Bill and Mary Bell are leaving Liberty, we will look forward to working with them in the future," said T. Tafaoa, 528-4321 director of LIGHT. Other opportunities for the spring semester Now One Montl^^^d include trips to Kenya, Argentina, Jamaica and Ecuador during spring break and Australia and Guatemala in May. If you are interested in any of these opportunities stop by the LIGHT office CLEAN LUBE $20.00 in Dorm 2 or call x2641 and speak to Shane Glover, Campaign SERVICE CENTER Coordinator. $10,00 10 Minute Oil Change 10 visits $20.00 • 1 8 point I nspection 20yisjt$ $30.00 • Transmission Service L30 visits $50;00 • Tire Rotation •No Appointment Necessary COMMITTED TO THB BEST IN CASUAL DINING •Automatic Soft Cloth Car Wash DAILY SPECIALS Lowest Prices Guaranteed! Monday Cheesy Chicken and Mushroom $8.99 Wednesday is STUDENT DAY American Exercise'Gym^ Tuesday Southern Fried Catfish $10.99 Only Si5 a month Wednesday Grilled Chicken Chesapeake $9.99 OO L U no contracts Thursday Slow Roasted Prime Rib $12.99 off -no down payments: 3401 CANDLUKS MTN. ROAD, RIVER RlDGB MALL Full Service Oil Change 8i69 hAW Nl«HT AT SHAKBRS r /Jv|/j345- 2 for 1 Appetizers iiyk hiSLYl JW*wJ ,3014 Memorial Ave./^^H^ Sunday through Thursday - 9p.m. to closing Open: MON. - FRI. 8-6 Friday and Saturday - 10p.m. to closing 8503 Timberlake Road SAT. 8 - 5 17629 Forrest Road n c n urg V 237 • 5771 385-7573 BSK3H^^C^*- y t> •M warn

Page 6, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION DECEMBER 5, 2000

A government that robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend upon the support of Paul.

-George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) lnion JJ Parking secrets of the freshmen uncovered

As the end of the year approaches, its dents who have used this tactic, and as not a moment too soon. Now its time to time for those of us with a voice such as of yet, they have not yet received a give the American people what we need this column to empty ourselves of the ticket. rather than what we deserve, Bush ion many thoughts that have filled our The reason for my spilling the beans rather than Gore. heads for the last few months. The is simple—1 shouldn't be held hostage in I've actually heard some Christians explain their reasoning for voting for i • * • • i • • thoughts are random, my dorm after 7 p.m., and they may not all paralyized with the fear Gore in the past election. And while I'm E seem to fit in the same that If I should leave, still working out whether or not it is in column together, but for even a minute, I will fact possible to be both a Christian and you're guaranteed to be forced to park in the a Gore supporter—which seems to be lection held hostage: agree with at least a cou­ pit. There are very few about as conflicting as simultaneously ple of the pionts you are perks that come with being an RA and a bartender—I am about to read. not being a freshman struck by how some of these Christians Gore needs to give up I begin this Journey anymore, so far be it prioritize their political convictions. It's hard to believe, but It's true. We still are no closer to knowing for with the topic of park­ from me to let one of Call me crazy, but I think God puts sure who our next president will be than we were on November 6. Instead, ing. With the closing of those perks pass me abortion a place or two higher than the the only thing Americans can be sure of Is that our courts are alive and P-3 as of next semester by. rainforest on His list of concerns. well, hearing dozens of cases surrounding this election fiasco. in order to accommo­ Speaking of not So here we are at the end. The end of Of course, it doesn't have to be this way. The mess that is our nation's date the needs of the liiimurray being a freshman any­ the semester, end of the year, and current state could be completely and Instantly dissipated If only Vice construction project on DeMoss, one more, I'd like to take this opportunity to almost the end of this column. Here's a President AI Gore would, once and for all, concede the race to George W. can only wonder if some of LU's parking congratulate my friend Brad on his re- cap of where we've come over the past Bush. The election night count of the votes in Florida resulted In a Bush population will take a lead from the amazing feat. It's hard to believe, but few months: win. The legally required, instant machine recount in Florida showed a freshman class of this year. after nine years In college Brad will •We made It through Election 2000 Bush win. The absentee ballot totals, in adding to Bush's lead, resulted In It will probably go something like likely graduate this coming May. Sure, without electing a new president. a Bush win. The manual recounts, some of which have been conducted this...a teacher, running late for their Brad may have started college before •We made it through the past semes­ multiple times, also show...you guessed It, a Bush win. class, attempts to find a blue diamond the dorms on the Hill had Indoor ter without major construction begin­ Gore's ambition is not hard to understand. As of today's count, he came on top of which they can leave their car plumbing, but we on Dorm 11 are proud ning on the DeMoss project. "Coming within 537 votes of attaining his Ufe's goal. However, even if Bush's lead for a few hours. Unfortunately, they're of him nonetheless. But remember Soon"? Well, maybe next year. was just one vote, the feet remains that Bush has won. too late to find an open spot and there Brad, Just because you're "Mr. College • We made it through the past semes­ There has not been one moment since the first votes were counted that are only red diamonds left open. Have Graduate" doesn't mean you can escape ter with no real action from the SGA Bush has not been the leader in Florida. Through all the "hanging chads" no fear, the teacher has a car cover in being "Chester the"...well, you know the Senate. Again, maybe next year. and the "confusing ballots", Bush's lead, while diminishing some days and the trunk which will shield their vehicle rest. With all the unfinished and Increasing on others, has never completed been erased. There's a trend from the construction dust while fooling Brad began college with a Bush In unstarted business this past year has here, a trend that Gore is failing to accept. LUPD Into assuming the car In the red office and hopefully he'll end his colle­ left us with, lean only hope that next One can only hope and pray that Gore will do what's best for the coun­ spot belongs to a dean. giate career in the same manner. Of year will prove much more productive try he supposedly loves, and end his ambush on the presidency. Such is the assumption of the fresh­ course, that would require our current on several fronts. man drivers on the circle, and appar­ Vice President Pinnochio, Prince Albert Imagine, President George W. Bush DeMoss plan changes a ently, they couldn't be more correct. the Crybaby, to end his all out war for presiding over the latest SGA bill sign­ More and more, canvas car covers are residency In 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. ing ceremony in the new DeMoss build­ popping up In the Circle parking lot. I The prestigious address' current ing this time next year. welcome Christmas gift have spoken with several of the stu­ residing family is packing its bags and I can see It, can't you? Praise God for small favors. After much consideration of alternate classroom sites, the powers that be at Liberty have decided to work around the spring class schedule and allow the building to continue being used. When thinking about the humorously suggested alternatives to classes in As Liberty has changed, so have I DeMoss—drama classes at Movies 10, business classes at Target and FAGS classes at McDonalds—its easy to be thankful for the administration's decision. Three words, 1 AM GRADUATING! I with the school and he saw I had a seri­ casual 24/7 makes this school an Clearly; this Is the best way to go about this project. Since hearing of the have enjoyed life to the fullest, and then ous spiritual desire. unhealthy, authoritarian environment. I possible inconveniences of the construction project, many students and faculty some, at Liberty. While here, I have tested Jeremy was the prominent reprimand don't agree with a lot of the rules but I am have asked "Why can't this be done over the summer?" It would appear that the the Liberty Way and 1 have seen some distributor but he had a real concern still praising God that I didn't register administration heard these concerns arid acted, correctly, in accordance with amazing changes in the Falwell school. I about my spiritual growth. Being a cynic with another school. This school Is not them. have endured four and a half years to I don't believe every word uttered out of strict compared to many schools and We all want a better-looking school. And we all understand that there are become a writer, a photographer and ,yes, the mouth of someone who has a line to based on my freshman year performance, sacrifices tdbe made. But the decision to hold off on the major construction an LUPD officer. pitch. It wasn't until he saw me achieve 1 needed the structure. until th« summer months, made for whatever motivation, is a welcome gift to In 1996,1 graduated from high school, my 30 rep mark did I am Jumping for Joy tile many students and faculty who were not looking forward to being dis­ compelled to Liberty by the Alumni schol­ he displayed his about the changes I have placed. arships being promised me. At the time I sincerity. He went seen since my first year. never heard of Dr. Falwell, and being a to the RD and When I first arrived at Yankee from Pennsylvania, 1 really didn't pleaded my case Liberty, under no circum­ have the desire to move to Virginia, the cutting my repri­ stance was anyone Quote of the Week introductory state of the South. mands in half. allowed to be out of dress However, 1 did come to Liberty, but The foreboding code In the Marriott. "Sin is no longer your master, for you areno longer subject to the few, with the wrong attitude and 30 repri­ feeling of a pending We can have beards, which enslaves you to sin. instead, you are free by God's grace." mands shortly followed. This was 1996 suspension was TVs are allowed, women Romans 6:14 when the school handed out suspensions lifted and replaced can wear pants part of for clusters of reps Instead of cutting by an awe of this the year, and these are all scholarships. I accumulated all the reps man's real sincerity. great changes. They're with the help of my dorm brothers, catch­ At that point, I changes that don't com­ ing my self In a fragile situation. decided not to chop the head off of the promise a Christian reputation but also I have spent my entire Liberty career In person that laid his neck on the line. So I keep the school away from a frightening, Policies dorm one and during my freshman year, canceled my next series of deviant acts strangling legalism. non (not now) the dorm was known for the fre­ that I had scheduled and started When I first came to Liberty, I came •*-v^-*- * The Champion encourages com­ quent pranks and dorm wars that "straightening up." with an attitude of rebellion. Through the munity members to submit letters occurred on campus. I won't go into Straightening up did include giving up people I met and experiences I gained, I 1971 University Blvd. to the editor on any subject. Let- detail for fear of copycats, but we stirred my right to be different. I still dressed dif­ learned that I can still be different with­ Lynch burg VA 24506 ters snould not exceed 4O0 words things up. We had to, at this time televi­ ferent and tried to grow a goatee, which at out being disruptive. In fact, now that I C804; 582-2124 ancj must be typed and signed.The sions were not allowed on campus. We the time was not allowed because the no work with LUPD, people who knew me . . „ deadline is 6 p.m. Wednesday. had to do something for entertainment beard policy. No one could have any more during my freshman year can't believe Faculty Adviser Deborah Huff Letters ^ co|umns that Yet, despite the anarchy of the dorm, I facial hair than a neatly trimmed mus­ how far I've come and how much I've Ad Director Ethan McCracken are the inion of the Business Mgr. Cindy Siegmund au[hor so,e,y) n£t the champion had some good RA's. I didn't have any tache. changed. ' editorial board or Liberty Univer- desire to fit in to the Liberty mold. Jeremy Liberty to many people Is ridged and I have Liberty to thank for that. Editor in Chief Bill Murray s^ Kerstetter, my RA that year, showed me uncomfortable. For some people, not """"'""""* " All material submitted becomes you don't have to conform to get along being able to wear earrings or dress SECTION EDITORS the pr0perty of the Champion. News Editor Angela Nelson The champion reserves the right Asst News Editor Diana Bell to accept) reject or edit any letter Life! Jessica Brophy received - according to the Cham- What is your most unusual Life! Cindy Siegmund pion ^y\^00^ taste and the Lib- Christmas memory or tradition? Sports Brooke Herrmann erty unjversity mission statement. Asst Sports John Farel Send [etters to. Liberty Cham- "I went polar bear swim­ Asst. Sports Devon Parks piori) Liberty University, Box "My father broke my "When my parents ming in the James River favorite toy for """'""" 20000, Lynchburg, VA 24506 or were missionaries in with some friends." Christmas—a Tyco Brazil, people used COPY dr0p 0ff jn DeMoss Hall 110. Turbo Hopper remote Py lt0r Chnstme Koech to try to steal pieces ...?. ." Send emails to: libertycham- control car." of our shrubs for ». .-.—Z pion@hotmail .com Christmas trees." PHOTOGRAPHY v —David Klous, Soph. —Brian Davis, Sr. —Larry Bell, Sr. Editorjohn Fisher Lynchburg, Va. Cleveland, Ohio Franklin, Pa. Asst.EditorShaunChelereen "T" "•""'"••" '"" 6 Member of Associated "Once, I got caught under "Getting up at 4 a.m. even after RESEARCH/DISTRIBUnOrT" Collegiate Press since 1989; All- the mistletoe with an 80- I was In college because 1 was M, .. i,.c4-;~ D.A™ American 1991-92; First Class year-old man." so excited about what Santa Managerjustin Ridge 1992-93 95 brought me." ADVLKTiSING Best Ail-Around, Asso MU% Production Manager Anthony Homer elation of Christian ^••J^ Asst Production Mgr. Laurie Ritchie Collegiate Media —Suzanne McDuffle, Sr. —Walt Anderson; Soph. 1997-99 Port Charlotte, Fla. Goldsboro, N.C. Photos by Karl Klous

MHMiaiaiaaaaiiii EMBER 5, 2000 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page 7 Commentary Hhe miseducation of America easily seen at LU My reaction to the question, "So where are you time to clarify. Although the tale Is farfetched and somewhat leading from these ports serve all 56 African countries. from?'' has changed over the past two years. I can I did not hear about Liberty through some miracu­ ridiculous, some people almost believe It I do not The result? Kenya is pictured as the safariland par­ attribute this to the different reactions when I inform lous voice that whispered in my ear. Like a lot of Amerl blame them. Few people know any better. Having adise that is wild and untouched by civilization. Those people that that I am in fact from Kenya. Many people can students, my guidance counselor at Moi High grown up with the familiar sense of satisfaction, In a who visit Kenya find something different and are sur­ seem surprised and most compliment me for my "good School-Kabarak recommended the school to me. I mostly comfortable surrounding and a very diverse prised If not disappointed. To these people Kenyans In English". applied and was accepted. culture, most people have no interest America seem lost In a completely new world. Out of courtesy, I say thankyou and refrain from Which brings me to the next most In other places and cultures. Even Students from other countries will agree with me. I adding that English is, In fact, the official language in asked question. "How in the world did those that do, tend to turn to the am sure that the Bahamas, contrary topopula r belief Kenya and that I have been speaking it all my life. All you get here?" Several times, I have wrong sources for Information. is not all white sandy beaches and miles of deep Blue that remains to bear witness to my origin is my accent been tempted tonarrat e the following Travel and vacation media often Ocean. I am also sure that Japanese streets are not (which, sadly, Is beginning to fade). I notice that their tale. reveal geographical and social Infor­ lined with sushi bars and kimono-clad maidens and I attitude towards me changes. They speak slower and When I heard that I had been mation that Is of interest to vacationers am positive that every man in Scotland does not wear a tend to use more gestures, as If I was having difficulty accepted to LU, I was so overjoyed and tourists. This media only reports plaid kilt understanding them. that I decided to leave for America on the facts that are unique to a cer­ So, my dear friends, why not open your hearts to The topics of conversation also drastically change. immediately. I packed my reed basket tain destination. Facts that will attract experience the world through the eyes of that "for- Some people Inform me, with much excitement, that with my few possessions: an extra tourists. eigner"in your hall. Stop and talk tothem , but first their cousin's mother's uncle's brother's wife has vis­ pair of my post-The Fall gown from Cfl OStHiekOGCh As a result, a travel magazine on explore the library and Internet for facts about the dif­ ited Africa. They spend the next few minutes trying to Eve's wardrobe, made of 100 per­ Kenya, for example, will draw on the ferent countries and cultures of the world. recall the name of the country, which I later discover is cent animal hide, a tambourine, to entertain myself on wildlife and landscape of Kenya. Its main focus will be Plan tog o on that missions trip to that far land. Say a 72 hour drive South of Kenya. They then go on to give my Journey and my acceptance letter toLiberty . the open savanna lands and the wild semi-arid areas hello to the Cambodian student In your class and have me the name of the person as If, out of the 20,000 After days of swimming across the English Chan­ inhabited by wildlife. It will not mention the fact that lunch with the Jamaican girl that you met In the Mar­ Western settlers in Kenya, I just might know their rela­ nel, I found myself on the shores of England. I then only two hours from the largest national wildlife park riott Find out where they are from and what their tive. found my way toGatwlc k International Airport and as in Kenya is Nairobi, one of the largest cities in Africa, interests are and perhaps invite them home for Christ­ The most asked question is, "How did you hear I boarded the plane, a flight attendant pulled me aside and one of the busiest In the world. mas, maybe next time they will Invite you home for the about Liberty?" although from their expressions, I for Inappropriate attire. She offered me an overcoat The media will also fall to reveal that because Kenya summer. Perhaps through them you will find a whole deduce, "How In the world did you hear about Lib­ and my first pair of shoes and then I was finally on my lies on the East Coast of Africa, its ports act as the new world of opportunities. erty?" My answer is a fact I have waited for a long way toLiberty . gateway for Indian Ocean trade and that the highways Letters to the Editor Price needs to get serious

To the Editor: Nelson's article shows blatant feminism To The Editor: and the man's too, for that matter. Nelson pion's office politics shows a lack of I was extremely disappointed with the advice Chris Price further contradicts herself when she respect for authority. She is, in effect, gave to Morally Dtlemma-d in the November 14 issue of the I'm appalled. We finally get to meet the writes that women need men and men saying that even if BUI Murray is in a Champion. I think Morally Dilemma-d needs to learn what a person responsible for many of the errors need women, but addresses the column to higher position than she is, she still runs relationship is all about: in the'Champion ("Calling all the ihde-' "Independent" LU women. She also mis­ the place. Just because you say "hi" to someone all the time doesn't pendent 'womyn'", Nov. 14). How can a spells women as "womyn," an old feminist Men and women each have unique mean that person is your friend. Friendships are built with Christian institution such as Liberty sup­ trick, to do away with any association with characteristics and abilities given to them time. A child spells love t-l-m-e and so does a friend. port, whether explicitly or implicitly, the men. Yet she still says that "we (women) by God to fulfill His plan. We are equal in This girl obviously wants to be a friend and maybe more. If ideals espoused by feminism? need" men. Hmm. that we are both created in God's image, Morally Dilemma-d really thought she was sweet and loved There are many camps of feminism, Just Nelson argues that women are not given but we are not given equal responsibilities. her as a sister In Christ, he would be happy for the compan­ as with Christianity, and I am sure Miss the opportunity to advance or excel in the Men are not superior to women, but we do ionship. Nelson subscribes to one of the less radi­ s workplace. A quick search of the Internet have God-given responsibilities that gives I came from a group of high school friends that was mostly cal groups. However, like most feminist led me to find that, while It still may not be us a position of authority over women (c.f. girls. I have no close female friends at Liberty that I talk to for ideas and writings, her column has several perfect, the number of female vice presi­ 1 Corinthians 11: 3). Women have very hours on end like I could with the girls from home. I miss contradictions. Women want equality with dents in business has increased 75 per­ important, albeit different, roles to play that. I wish Morally Dilemma-d would stop being so childish men, but only in certain ways and with cent In the last decade, that women earn that are crucial If God's will is to be done. and start building a friendship. If It becomes something more less stringent standards. They want equal 98 percent of what men earn, the number Nelson does bring out several good than a friendship later on, worry about that then. Remember pay and equal respect, as Nelson points of businesses owned by women is increas­ points in her column. Women's talents and that when people get close fast a bond is made that sometimes out, but "if he wants to buy me dinner and ing faster than the national economy, and abilities also need to be used to the fullest appears to be "love." hold the door open for me, far be it from women now outnumber men in both to glorify God. But like most feminist writ­ If the situation is handled maturely then a friendship can me to keep him from exercising his convic­ undergraduate and graduate school (Wall ings, her column shows a contradictory go on. I usually enjoy Price, but I think he should think about tions." Street Journal, 7/11 /97). These few account of what she wants and a lack of these letters and take some of them a little more seriously. What? If a woman wants to be equal examples seem to me to show plenty of respect for authority. with a man in every respect then she can advancement opportunities for women. Senator Matt Berg, Soph. buy her own food and open her own door. Further. Nelson's account of the Cham­ Jeremy Cunningham, Sr.

Without the power struggles, SGA Senate could be successful Coffee House was a great success- To the Editor: The attitude this year isn't about serv­ SGA Is not ajoke. On other college ing, it's about adjourning so that we and university campuses the SGA is despite recent Champion letter In the November 14 edition of the can go to Marriott, the movies, or out one of the most powerful organizations Champion, there was an editorial about with friends. on campus. the SGA. 1 would like to inform the stu­ If the student body wants something The reason, Is because the students To the Editor: small time-slot for fillers between dent body about what Is really happen­ from the senators, make It known. I keep the senators accountable. Maybe acts. Fillers, like videos, allow the ing in the SGA. thoroughly appreciate people like Mark If senators want Christian Community I must say that the letter posted host to take a deep breath, the acts The SGA this year isn't getting any­ Murrell and Roy Simmons who are Service they should have to do a little In the November 14 Issue of the to prepare, the stage to get thing done because of bickering and doing their best and serving the stu­ more. Champion ("Coffee House a Disap­ rearranged, and so on. Ifwewereto people fighting for power. Another big dent body. If the students want a bet­ Look for legislation on that real soon. pointment") left me quite speechless. pack "as many acts as possible," problem we (SGA) have Is that not ter SGA, then they should tell the stu­ 1 am a pretty open-minded person believe me, someone would either many people take their Job seriously. dent representatives so. Matt Berg, Soph. and I try to understand that not complain that it was too long, or the everyone in the world is going to love acts were too terrible in the ilrst the show we put forth. I try to be place. respectful of different opinions and We can't make everyone happy— Price is funny, but the Canadian antics are not appreciated new ideas pertaining to Coffee House and Myriam, I'm sorry you were the because we want to make the show unhappy one this time—but 1 can To the Editor: pants and I roll with the punches while interesting facts. Don't be afraid to better, but that is if, and only If, the bank on the fact that the majority of taking these sometimes-harsh criti­ look up information over the Internet one voicing their opinion is knowl­ the student body disagrees. I think I am a Canadian student In my Jun­ cisms in good fun. After all, I believe or any other means for that matter. edgeable about what they are speak­ Student Life has done enough Coffee ior year. 1 enjoy attending school in the most comments made are simply And don't think your time will be ing about. Houses to know that from each one, South and appreciate the southern reflective of the lack of knowledge most wasted as a column of this nature will I am one of the coordinators of there's something new to learn In hospitality more than words can Americans have about a country that is be much appreciated by the over 75 student activities, and I'm very order to make the next one better. describe. only 600 miles away. Canadians (LU's second most repre­ Involved In all that takes place with Thanks anyway, but your advice I think America is a great nation and That is why Chris Price's Nov. 14 sented nation) that attend LU. Coffee House. Coffee House is all did us no good—and your two dol­ consider myself blessed for having the article caught my attention. Surely So please stop hiding behind the about the students, It is a show for lars Is waiting at the entrance of the opportunity to pursue academic excel- Price was Just kidding in his lengthy views of South Park and come up with the students, made by the stu­ next tryout, If you are so interested lence here. tangent about how terrible Canada is. your own factual Information about dents—and yes, put together by Stu­ in making the show better. For three years, however, 1 have And so I'd like to Issue this chal­ this line nation. dent Life (but without the Interaction been subject to many Jokes and com­ lenge: Price should inform the student of the school, the show is nothing). Carolyn Queck ments regarding my northern heritage. body about his knowledge of Canada. Desmond Boodram, Jr. So, we do our best to place the Coordinator oj Student Activities, Thankfully• I don't wear sensitive Not a long research paper, Just some right acts in the right places with a Student UJe

Hail soiii.fciliiiSMS Ql1 yonr mint! lately ijtaat you ifciinlk 6000 otlier people would enjoy? Drop xis a line in OH 110 tfodUy, Page 8, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION DECEMBER 5, 2000 picks of the week • 12/7-10 "The Living Christmas Tree" • 12/7 "A Partridge in a Pear Tree" The 2000 Living Christmas Tree is Dec. 7-10 at 7 p.m. and Lynchburg Parks & Recreation's Follystick Theatre presents "A Dec. 9 and 10 at 2 p.m. at Thomas Road Baptist Church. For Partridge in a Pear Tree" on Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. at 301 Grove tickets call (804) 832-2022. Street Theatre. Admission $3. Call (804) 847-1640.

• 12/1 "Holiday Celebration of Dance" • 12/9-10 "The Nutcracker" The Virginia School of the Arts presents "Holiday Celebration The Lynchburg Regional Ballet Theatre presents "The of Dance" Dec. 16 at 8 p.m. & Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. at E.C. Glass Nutcracker" on Dec. 9 & 10 at 2 p.m. at the Lynchburg Fine Auditorium. Student tickets are $8. Call (804) 847-8688. Arts Center. Call (804) 846-8451 for more information.

By Kendria Burrows and Bruce Kite the trick, as long as it is packaged right, and given with that "mushy" /^|IW h. Christmas time. The look. But what does one buy for a • m I: smell of pine, the guy? What on earth do guys want? ^ M If warmth of the fireplace How does one even begin to shop for # •' and the taste of sweet that special guy. brother or dad? jtmir w" gooey cookies fresh "I like something that I can use. from the oven overwhelm the senses. Something that is not useful is not Crisp cold air. a new snowfall and ihe worth getting," freshman Bobby Hunt sound of carolers usher in the annual said. Useful gifts are always a plus festivities. with the gentlemen. Shoes and What holiday can compare with the sweaters are always good choices, but SWEET SCENTS — Body lotions, bath beads and perfumes make great gifts, but find out what scents your girlfriend likes before annual joys of Christmas? No other can be bland gift ideas if they don't heading to the perfume counter. These Red Door products are available in sets at Belk department store in the River Ridge Mall. holiday season brings with it tree match his style. As a general rule, if hunting, light stringing, and of course, you think that he would wear it. think gift giving. again. Know that he will wear it before If clothes are on your list, stay away dinner, a back massage, or something be good for almost any female. Hold on. giving gifts is great, but you buy It. Guys have entire drawers from pants since finding the right fit is else that is special. The 12 days of "Always stick with Bath & Body shopping for gifts can be a nightmare. full of clothes that they won^t wear. difficult. Cologne is another increas­ Christmas theme can be a good idea Works or Victoria's Secrets fra­ And ever since receiving that board ingly popular option. "Most girls now for boyfriends, but may be a little inef­ grances," advised sophomore Melinda' game at the age of 12, most guys have want their guys to look and smell fective for brothers and fathers. Lauta. become masters at making even an nice," Hechts sales associate Tyrone Many girls also pointed out that the Tor hi unwanted gift seem well received. Dixon said. Well, prettying up the boys thought behind the gift was what ira "I never really buy pants. Pants can is an idea, but there are more impor­ made it special. For a girlfriend or sig­ With girls, a sappy candle, some be tricky." Elizabeth Arden beauty tant gifts to a man than clothes and Tor ft nificant other, most girls thought that scented soap, or even a sweater will do consultant at Belk. Erica Brilev. said. cologne. er creativity also made a difference. Take power tools for instance. "We Searching for the perfect gift for the Jennifer Chartschlaa, a sophomore, sell a lot of power tools, and toolboxes females on your gift list can be quite a suggested, "maybe taking a good pic­ have been going too." Sears sales asso­ task, one that is not very easy for many ture of you both, blowing it up and ciate Josh Jones said. Power tools, guys. When it comes to buying a framing it...or a personal coupon book toolboxes, drills, sockets, and screw­ Christmas gift for the special lady, be it with coupons for things such as "din­ driver sets are good ideas for older a mother, sister, or a significant other, ner for two" or "a walk in the park." men, especially the older handyman. most guys seem stumped. "It needs to be something personal Look for tools that he may not have, or Although they may exert quite a bit of not generic," said sophomore Sarah that may need replacing. Make sure effort in selecting and purchasing Grant. Grant said that she enjoyed that you purchase a quality, well- Christmas gifts for the special women gifts from her male friends that fell in known brand. Most men do not like to in their lives, they just don't know what line with her interests, music and use cheap tools. she might want. A lot of guys may feel sports. The most popular item this holiday pressured because they're afraid that But whether jewelry, perfume, smell season is the scooter. 'The scooters what they give will not be liked. goods, music or sporting equipment, are by far the most popular." Jones Some stores in the mall took the most ladies agree that what is really said. Scooters start around $45 and time to share which items were most important is that guys show that they only go up from there. These sleek, often bought by males for females dur­ consider the lady special and care aerodynamic scooters put the clunky ing this season. Wendy Tucker, an about them. beats from the past to shame, and are employee of Lechter's Housewares said Junior Jennifer Bragg said, "It has more popular than ever. Another pop­ that candles and rock gardens with to mean something to (her). If you're ular gift this season is the mini-disc running water were often purchased listening to her and know what she player. Mini-disc players can record there at Christmas time. likes, get it. Even if it's small, it means mp3 files and signals from audio Assistant Manager at Waldenbooks. that you're listening to her." inputs with compact disc quality, and Carol Goforth, said that she was sur­ Shopping for gifts this holiday does­ are not much bigger than a pager. The prised to find that cookbooks were n't have to be a nightmare. With a lit­ downside to this amazing wonder what were really sold to men who were tle thought and research, you can product — a hefty price lag ($ 179 and looking for Christinas gifts for women. select a gift that you know will be up). "Chicken Soup for the Soul" books and liked, taking the worry'out of "Without much money, 1 have used a journals are also popular. Christmas shopping. Buy gifts thai 12 days Christmas I heme," Brilev said. When asked what Christmas gifts will make people happy and they will CIIRISTIN CHILD For this gift, a coupon is given for were appropriate for girls to receive experience just as much joy receiving as you do giving. WRAPPED & READY — For the guy trying to find the perfect gift for that special each day for 12 days, each coupon and readily accept from guys, most someone, sometimes a preassembled, prewrapped gift like these $30 packages from redeemable for a gift or service. Briley girls at LU named jewelry, perfume and scented goods as gifts that would Clinique are the best choice. They are available at Belk in the River Ridge Mall. suggests making the coupons for free

jessicabrophy mother's signal to begin the paper-tearing ritual, cindysiegmund room. There was the artificial tree that has con­ otherwise known as "gift-exchanging" in more tinued to serve us so well throughout the years, Holiday memories bring us functional households. It was just another Christmas, but it was the the thickening anticipation of the coming day This Christmas, presents will still blanket the first I would never forget. We were in a new and presents — more presents than we had back to our families living room floor and dad will still be the desig­ home in Virginia, having left the blustery snow ever received before. Apparently, the surprise nated Santa. filled Illinois winters behind. But to my six- visitors were friends of the family who felt the If holidays are supposed to be a family affair, I'll probably get the coffee and hot cider brewing, year-old spirit it made no difference — Christ­ need to make our Christmas extra special. then my family knows how to celebrate. while my mom spends time with her new grand­ mas was tomorrow, and that meant presents, But my parents, ever wise and generous, pro­ Maybe it's because I come from a large, rowdy son. To see the youthful light and excitement in wonderful presents. posed a suggestion — that we give the presents family. Maybe it's because we've always had a Timmy's eyes tells me that the new addition to our It was Christmas Eve and to someone who has less than we did. younger brother or sister to buy gifts for. Or family will fit right in. the holiday excitement rose And though I longed to keep the lovely doll maybe it's because my parents taught me that my But we'll all be with each passing moment. bed and wonderfully wrapped gifts, it seemed siblings would be best friends for life. there. All 12 of us. There was a knock at the as though it would be wrong to keep them. So If I had to sum up in one word what the holidays Mom, Dad, door — a surprise arrival. my sister and 1 agreed and the presents left meant to me, it would be family. Whether as an Timmy, Alii, No, not Santa Clause, but almost as quickly as they had come, but the anxious 6-year old child or a more serene 21 -year Sarah, Matt. Me, some visitors whose myste­ memory never did. old college student, my family and I love holidays Mary, Dan, rious presence served 1 learned a lesson that Christmas that 1 will — all four brothers (including my twin Matt,) three Ben, Michele only to increase the carry with me forever and someday hopefully sisters and my 1-year old nephew. and Little excitement. While my pass along to my children — it is better to give As a youngster, I can remember Christmas Timmy. No sister and 1 were sent than to receive. mornings when my sister and I would jump on Christmas is out of hearing and As each Christmas season comes I think of our parent's bed urging them to start the most complete seeing range a great how giving away those gills was such a little sac­ glorious day of the year. The weather outside was without deal of activity rifice and yet how hard it was for me to do. I also blustery and cold and the oak trees in our front 12 — went on. think of what a great sacrifice Christ made in lawn were naked. the 12 After the coming to earth, yet He never gave it a second My mom would brew her coffee and my siblings of us. . guests left, my thought. And 1 can't help but wonder what sacri­ and I would wait, almost in a state of panic, at the parents ushered fices I've made this year for others and for Him. blanket of presents covering the entire living room my sister and I door. We were like wolves, anxiously awaiting our into the play­

I DECEMBER 5, 2000 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page 9 Shenandoah Christmas joins annual TRBC production Living Christmas Tree treats audience with a blend of history, music and holiday message By Laura Kanzler, reporter fling. Roommate?? Then, you realize where you are. Thai's right, you have just been transported back in time, courtesy of Thomas Road Baptist Church's Living Christmas Tree with the musical "Shenan­ t's 1864 at the height of the Civil War. You and your family stare doah Christmas." out of your log cabin into the cold, December-laden Blue Ridge "This is the 30th Living Christmas Tree," Mike Speck, TRBC's Minis­ IMountains. You should be happy because it is Christmas. Yet you ter of Music and executive producer of the show, said. "There's not been have a hard time rejoicing, because you fear your loved one is gone for one quite like this one because of the drama intertwined with the tree." eternity. This Christmas will be much different than others... This year's Christmas extravaganza has taken on a rather different Suddenly, you hear a noise next to you: it is your roommate snif- appearance, under the direction of Mrs. Linda Nell-Cooper. Cooper, who is well known for her directing hit shows at LU such as "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," wrote "Shenan­ doah Christmas." "It is a heart-wrenching time that has a happy ending," Speck praised. According to Cooper, the plot follows the members of the Morgan family who believe they have lost one of their sons in the Civil War, and is based upon a soldier in the Battle of Petersburg. (That historic battle took place two weeks before Christmas in 1864 and most of the soldiers in it died.) "The main serious side is with the Civil War." junior business major NAOMI GILLETTE Justin Carter, who plays Eli Barnaby, said. "All the mountain boys CELEBRATE, SHENANDOAH STYLE — Friends and family of main actors are comic relief." Carter is really excited about this year's tree, and "Rebecca" and "Caleb," celebrate the new couple's wedding day. believes that with the tree's facelift, LU students will want to experi­ ence and enjoy the show even more than past years. "There's something about the faith of a child that's very endearing." Unlike Living Christmas Trees of old, where the tree has its own Through the Living Christmas Tree and "Shenandoah Christmas," segment, this year's tree is rather like a character, in that actors inter­ the audience will journey into another time and place, to find them­ act with it onstage. The tree intermittently bursts into song and selves resting on the brink of an important decision. lights, yet only to complement the story. The production, involving over 500 people, is aimed toward one spe­ The music is one of the most fascinating parts of the production. cific goal: to share the hope of Jesus Christ. According to Cooper and Speck, most of the lyrics are original "It all comes down to one thing, that God sent His Son and because pieces, written by Cooper. Speck took them to Nashville and com­ of that Christmas miracle, we have new life," Cooper explained. "God posed the music. Then the music journeyed across the Atlantic to sent His Son not to be just a cute little babe in a manger, but to die on Prague, where the Prague Symphony Orchestra recorded it. the cross. Christmas is just the beginning of that journey." Yet with the new plot, music and presentation, die-hard fans of It is through Cooper's intricate tapestry of emotionally charged Christmas Trees past do not need to worry about the nativity scene or scenes, "good ol' mountain boys," romance, powerful music and the miss out on their favorite holiday chorus. At the start of the show, simple voices of children that the true meaning of Christmas radiates. there is a 20-minute overture "with just about every Christmas song With a total of 13 performances, LU students have the opportunity ever written," Cooper said and also mentioned that the tree itself will to be entertained and inspired this holiday season. The 2000 Living not change. Christmas Tree performance dates are: Dec. 7-10 at 7 p.m. Matinee And what would a Christmas pageant be without the nativity performances occur on Dec. 9 and 10 at 2 p.m. Sunday performances NAOMI GILLETTE scene? While both Cooper and Speck said it would not be the same begin at 6 p.m. For ticket information, call (804) 832-2022. lavish nativity scene as years gone by, it is just as memorable, WEDDING BELLS — Rebecca, played by Bonnie Johnson and Caleb, played because it is acted out completely by children. by Caleb Luther, share their wedding vows. Within the year, Caleb leaves "When I grew up, it was always the children who did it," Cooper explained, his new bride to search for his brother.

Lest we forget, QM'iriam s <^€ouse remembers the Lynchburg homeless

By Cindy Siegmund, Life! Editor There are nine shelters in Lynchburg for the homeless. They range from two- day emergency shelters to two-year tran­ ver a year ago, 22-year-old sitional housing programs. Tiffany Pritchard loaded her car After spending one night in an emer­ Odown with every belonging she gency shelter, Pritchard was legally could squeeze inside. She took her daugh­ declared homeless. But Pritchard's jour­ ter, Amber, and they drove away from her ney to getting back on her feet was just trailer in Pittsylvania County, Va. beginning. After leaving the emergency Pritchard was driving away from her old shelter, Pritchard and her daughter briefly life, her unpaid bills and all her posses­ stayed in the Hope House, a 30-day emer­ sions that wouldn't fit into her 1997 Neon. gency shelter for homeless women and When it came down to choosing between children provided by the Salvation Army. paying the electric bill or rent, Pritchard Then they were given the opportunity to STEPHANIE DINSBEER knew she had to leave. move into Miriam's House, a two-year HELPING THE HOMELESS — Miriam's House, located on 409 Magnolia Street in Lynchburg, provides not only shelter and food Some people would say Pritchard was transitional housing program. for homeless women and their children, but helps develop future goals for the family by creating a "Life Action Plan." running from her problems. But Pritchard Founded in January of 1994, Miriam's seems to think of it differently — not only House has provided a place for homeless addicts who have gone through treatment' person for society," Craft-Hubbard said. Central Virginia Community College and for that day on the road but in her journey single women and their children to live in programs. Other women come from Before women can graduate from the learning to be consistent with money and through life. Lynchburg. Although Miriam's House is domestic violence situations. program and move out they must complete disciplining her daughter. Pritchard plans "God was behind me the whole way — named for Miriam from the Bible, the Miriam's House provides women and a number of requirements which takes on graduating from the program at steering my way because 1 was blind," organization is not specifically Christian. children with more than just a place to live most residents approximately 18 months. Miriam's House in October or November of Pritchard said. "He had His hands on the It is supported through government and food to eat. Every three months the women are 2001. Alter leaving Miriam's House, wheel for me because I didn't know where funding, grants and donations from local "It's a very intensive, structured pro­ required to meet with the staff to develop a Pritchard hopes to continue her college I was going." Pritchard's drive led her to organizations, corporations and churches. gram for people who've found they just Life Action Plan in which they set educa­ education while working part-time and Lynchburg where she did the only thing Program director for the home, Nikkl don't have the skills to succeed," Craft- tional, financial and personal goals. 1 Tie living in an apartment or house. she could. She declared herself homeless. Craft-Hubbard has worked at Miriam's Hubbard said. Mothers must have their women also have group meetings on Mon­ 'The main thing I've learned is to over­ Pritchard like many other homeless peo­ House for over two years. children dressed and fed by 7:45 a.m. day nights where special topics such as come my past," Pritchard said. "The main ple came to Lynchburg to seek help "We aren't big enough to help all of them Women are required to have eaten break­ self-esteem, budgeting and work ethics thing I've been taught here is you can because she new she would find it here. (the homeless)... We are able to at least fast by 8 a.m. Although food is provided, are discussed. change your way of thinking. You can On August 9-10 the House and Home­ help a small percentage of the families the women must prepare all meals for "We provide them the support that a change your way of living." less Coalition in Lynchburg administered that are here (in Lynchburg)," Craft-Hub­ themselves and their children. single mother would need in order to trust their biannual point-in-time survey to bard said. With nine family units and four While the children are in daycare or herself enough to try something that she Miriam's House is always looking for vol­ investigate and evaluate the homeless sit­ single units, Miriam's House is capable of school, the women are required to be pro­ might not be able to try if she's out there unteers. Crajl-Hubbard said volunteers cue uation in Lynchburg. Surveys were given housing up to 31 individuals. They cur­ ductive. They may attend school, work or on the street," Craft-Hubbard said. "If a needed to ivork with children, but volun­ to approximately 25-30 organizations rently have 10 women and six children, actively search for a job if they are unem­ woman comes here and she wants a bet­ teers iixterested in speaking at the such as social services in Lynchburg, and typically run a waiting list. ployed. Recovering addicts often attend ter life, unless she just chooses not to, she ivoinen's meetings are also welconie. Bedford and Campbell County. The woman and children In Miriam's treatment programs. should always leave here a better person." Students can earn Cliristian seivicefor Over a 24-hour period the organiza­ House come from various situations. Alter a full eight hours of productivity, Craft-Hubbard estimates that three out volunteering at Miriam's House. Interested tions asked the clients that they served if Craft-Hubbard said that some of the mothers prepare dinner for their children of live women who enter the program suc­ students sliould contact Nikki Craft Hub­ they were homeless. The survey identi­ women lost their jobs due to sickness or and have them in bed by 9 p.m. cessfully complete it. Some women drop bard at (804)847-1101. fied 95 adults and 38 children as being lack of childcare. Others divorced and "Everybody who stays here for a period out, and others are asked to leave for not homeless. This is a slight increase over were left without their previous primary of time pays off their debts, learns how to complying with rules. the numbers found during the same sur­ source of income. be a better mother and if she's not a Pritchard has already been at Miriam's vey in February. Some of the residents are recovering mother, (she) learns how to be a better House for over a year. She is attendii i^ wmmmmmmmmm

Page 10, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION DECEMBER 5, 2000

Fieldhouse nears completion Sagan ends season as ball season approaches

By Devon Parks, asst sports editor By Brooke Herrmann, sports editor tors said. According to Pastors there's a Liberty cros3-country runner Heather Sagan qualified for the The red clay and the aging three step process the field- NCAA National Gross Country Championship meet at Iowa State brick sits piled all around the house Is undergoing. Removal University on November 20. Sagan was the first Liberty woman to Liberty Baseball Fieldhouse that of the pumphouse which Is ever qi mil fly for the national meet since the program moved to the was begun almost three years being done, laying rough Division I level in 1988. ago. Throughout the change plumbing and slab, which Is Battling severely cold weather, Sagan ran to a 59th place finish contractors, lack of funds and also being worked on, and in a field of 252 runners. Sagan's time of 21:37 was a career best bad weather, the baseball play­ finally finishing the Inside time In a 6,000 meter race. ers may have a place to dress- which will be taken care of by Sagan qualified for the race by finishingsevent h in the South­ out In by spring time. two donors. east Regional MeetatFurman University. She also led the Lady "Much appreciation goes to Contractors have told Pastors Flames cross country team to its first Big South title In over a the university for putting up the the building will be finished In decade. funding to remove the pump- the Spring which Is anywhere

Colorado's Kara Grgas-Wheeler won the championship meet in house that had to be rewired from March 21 through June 1. FILE PHOTO a time of 20:30, and led Colorado to the national team title. and was sitting In the middle of "Each day gone by is another ANY DAY NOW — Baseball players eagerly await a well deserved home. this unfinished building," Pas­ day we're not In it,' Pastors said.

Austrian wins decathlon TlfViA7T i~* A1\yfT7G PD U\7T17\A7 Steve Meier goes the distance to win the Here's a look at some of the Alamo Bowl Fiesta Bowl 2000 Distance Runners Decathlon this past upcoming Bowl games: Dec. 30, San Aritonid, 75c. Jan. LTempe.Ariz. week at the LU track complex Mobile Alabama Bowl Kansas States loss to Oklahoma will The tenth ranked fighting Irish of Notre Z3ec20.Mdbfle.Ata. force Nebraska to play Northwestern {8-3K Dame (9-2) will battle 6th ranked Oregon By Devon Parte, asst sports editor ers," competitor Joey DiCarlo The firstof 25 bowls, It will probably fea­ who finished 4th in the Big Ten. State(lO-l). said. ture the WAC's Texas Christian (9-1) and Austrian Steve Meier battled Sangutei was the third the CUSA's Southern Mississippi (7-4), Cotton Bowl : Citrus Bowl in near freezing weather condi- African asked to participate in Jan. 1,Dallas. Tx. Jan. 1, Orlando, Fla. Uons and in the presence of over the meet, but was the first to Peach Bowl Tennessee, winner's of six in a row will Big Ten's second place Michigan will play 50 spectators to pick up a win accept the invttaUon. Dec. 29. Atlanta, Ga. face the Big 12 runner-up, KansasState. the SEC's No. 2 Auburn. in the 2000 Distance Runners "I like making history (and) This game will match the ACC's No. 3 Decathlon. The competition was being the first guy to do things," ahd 15th ranked, Georgia Tech, sigalnst the Gator Bowl Sugar Bowl held this past weekend at the LU Sangutei said. SECi's No. 5, Mississippi. Jan. 1. Jacksonville. Fla. Jan. 2, New Orleans, La. track complex. Another first happened as Agfeatrnatch up between the No. 2 Second ranked Miami (10-llwiUplay One of 13 compeUtors in this two athletes, Dan Rabe and Holiday Bowl teams in the AC<5 and Big East, Va. Tech SEC champion Florida (10-2). year's event, Meier came on Bobby Hunt, refused to jump Dec. 29, San Diego, Calif. andClemson. strong as the meet progressed. the water barrier in the steeple This game most likely will feature 8th Rose Bowl Orange Bowl After a slow start in the 100 chase and were disqualified. ranked Oregon and 12th ranked Texas. Jan. li Pasadena, Calif. Jon. 3t Miami, Fla. meter dash, he gained some Defending Distance Runners Sixth-ranked Oregon State could end up in BigTen Champion Purdue and their This game will feature BCS No's 1 and 2, ground In the long Jump, clear­ Decathlon champion John Kahn this game if they are left out of the BCS. Heisman candidate Drew Brees, will batUe Oklahoma and Florida State, for the ing 17 feet, 11 Inches. Meier also and newcomer DusUn Taylor No. 4 Pac Ten champion Washington National Championship. won the shot-put, heaving the were forced to withdraw from implement 37 feet, 1 inch. the compeUUon due to Injuries Meier also picked up a victory sustained during the grueling in the javelin throw. He tossed meet. the spear 114 feet, 6 inches. In With the 2000 Distance Run­ the ten event, one day compeU­ ners Decathlon being the best Uon, Meier totaled 5,244 points. ever, who knows what the future Nine records were set in the will hold for event. It is hard to What a difference compeUUon. New bests were imagine any more excitement recorded in the 100-meter dash, from one event, but anything is ttie long Jump, high Jump, 100- possible In this compeUUon. m*^ the train makes! meter low hurdles, discus, triple jump, javelin, the 100-meter steeple chase and the most points scored In a single event Fort Hill Bowling The 2000 Distance Runners Center Decathlon was also a compeU­ 239-9261 Uon containing several "firsts". History was made as Tony Specials- $1.40 Sangutei was the first African per person per game athlete to compete in the Dis­ Monday: 8:45 p.m.- close tance Runners Decathlon. Wednesday: 9:00 p.m.- close "He'sjust like Jackie Robin­ Weekday: til 5p.m. also son breaking the racial barri­ Come join the fun In the Fort Hill Shopping Center

ri4e

.:...;.•-.-.•..- ...-....: .... ••'_:'•:•-•:••.• ^§i Come visit us in the Schilling center, across from the tennis courts (concession stand area).

Look whose Back and (Lookin' Good Will Have You Styling Center Lookin' Good! Call Today for your 10% off Any Service Appointment with Tara Vladyka-Cassidy only 239-12II Enjoy the comfort and convenience of traveling with Walk-Ins Welcome Monday - Friday Amtrak® this holiday season. 804-239-1211 9am-7pm 510 Leesville Road Saturday Student Advantage® Members save 15%' on rail fares to over 500 destinations ail year Lynchburg, VA 24502 9am-4pm long, including the holidays. To join Student Advantage, call 1-877-2JOIN-SA or visit studentadvantage.com.

For Amtrak* information and reservations, call 1-800-USA-RAIL or visit www.amtrak.com.

•Not valid on peak weekday Metroliner* or Acela Express" Trains and Canadian portions ol trains operated jointly by Amtrak and VIA Rail Canada, or on connecting services via non-Amtrak carriers.

PBOPEKITE& INC1 If you are not a Student Advantage Member, enjoy a one % time savings of 10% when you present this coupon and Single Family Homes 10 OFF your valid student I.D. Furnished Uniti Tickets must be purchased between November 1, 2000 and December 18, 2000, for travel from November 1, 2000 through January 31, 2001. Original coupon must be surrendered at the time of purchase. Name: „ Offer Valid for Select trains Only — Not valid on unreserved NEC service, Metroliner? Acela E*pr«js; Acela- Regional, Auto Train? Canadian portion of joint 3851025 AmtrakA/IA* service, 7000 & 8000 series Thruway Services, multi-ride tare plans and any AddreSS: other discounts or promotions. Offer non-refundable after payment is mad*. Valid for Business Class and Sleeping Car upon payment of full application accommodation charge. Other restrictions may apply. Amimk it a registered service mark of the National City: ____„ State: Zip: Railroad Passenger Corporation. TRAVEL AGENTS: access your COS for complete details: G/PKO/siH/rvfa: Satin... E-mail: 2108 Lakeside Drive, Suite #6 Y/PftQ/STH/pi-W. Attach coupon to auditor's coupon; if etectronkally reporting, attach e-mail: btownstnw'lynchburij net • to agent coupon. All Travel Agents and Amtrak Ticketing Agents please return the coupon to: Amtrak Customer Segmentation, to 0 Street. Nt. Washington, DC 20002-

ARC # 0-9S4 270 0000 080 0 Mention Code: H080 ^tipsK iyi-r R JEK K'

raaMarHBaHaaaai mmmfe DECEMBER 5, 2000 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page 11

rtsiipdate UNC fan talks about his Tarheels Compiled from the Associated Press By Justin RHge, reporter respect 1 have some good Blends that are The Tarheels bring back all of last year's Duke fans. I pity their poor choice in teams, starting lineup but one. The Tarheels boast Rivalries are what make sports worth but I respect their dedication to Duke. one of the biggest front lines in the country. Yankees sign Mussina watching. There are rivalries in every sport Dean Smith never liked Mike Senior center Brendan Haywood dominates but the term rivalry can really be summed Krzyzewskl. Both men understood the the post as good as any post player In the Baseball's most successful team Is adding the top pitcher up with two teams: Duke and rivalry and what It meant; country. Junior forwards Brian Berstlcker on the free-agent market. UNC. they respected each other for and Kris Lang are both healthy for the first Mike Mussina and the New York Yankees agreed Thursday This intense war between that The mutual hatred Is time shice they were freshman. to an $88.5 million, six-year contract. two of the most storied pro­ there, but so is the mutual Lang has a beautiful hook, while Ber- Mussina, 32 on Dec. 8, Joins a staff on the three-time grams in college hoops is not respect sdeker is an excellent hustler and defending World Series champions that already includes something that Just happened The Tarheels begin a new rebounder. Junior Jason Capel returns at Roger Clemens, Orlando Hernandez and Andy Pettitte. over night. chapter In their program this the guard/forward position. With a slash­ "New York was the best fit for me," Mussina said. "It Just I was born and raised in the yearwlth the arrival of anew ing game, quick step artd proficient shoot­ came down to who really seemed to want me on their team Tarheel State and I was taught head coach. Former Tarheel ing, Capel will be hard to defend. the most." to love UNC, hate puke, From basketball player Matt Duke has many good players and leader­ the time I was old enough to Doherty returns to his alma ship to go with their talent. Round one is at comprehend what the game of mater to take the reigns for Duke In February- Round two Is at Chapel Broncos' Davis recovering basketball was, I Ve hated the the Tarheels. Hill where the teams will play the final game Duke Blue Devils. RIDGE Doherty, formerly die head of the regular Season. Terrell Davis expects to make a full recovery from his leg This hatred comes not from some per­ coach for Notre Dame, is In his All of you Arizona and Michigan State injury, but he's still hurt by speculation in the media about his absence from the lineup. sonal fuel, but front teachings from my second year as a head coach. Last year, he fans beware. The ACC is back on top and The Denver Broncos running back has been sidelined father and my family. Duke is just plain took Notre Dame to a 22-14 record and the fighting all the way to the national tide. most of the season, first by a severely sprained left ankle bad. With this hatred comes mutual final game of the NIT. and foot, and then by a mysterious injury that was diag­ nosed this week as a stress reaction in his leg. In an effort to prevent the Injury from becoming a stress fracture, Davis' leg has been placed in a walking boot for three weeks, after which doctors will re-evaluate. Duke fan talks about his Blue Devils It has been a trying 13 months for Davis, who tore right knee ligaments in October, 1999. He made a steady recov­ By Chris Foster, reporter ery from that injury, only to go down with the ankle and Godly home where my parents taught me puke will rely heavily on National Player foot injury in the season opener. that my two favorite teams were Duke and of the Year candidate Shane Battier. He Is a Davis played in the wins over the Jets and Raiders (Nov. The term "rivalry" Itself can be best whoever was playing Carolina. preseason first team Ail-American and two 13), then reported pain above his ankle and missed the next defined in two words: Yes, I have seen the light I time defending defensive player of the year. two games. MRIs failed to show any structural damage. Duke/Carolina. For the people know the truth and have Duke also returns sophomores Carlos whptlve on tobacco road and exorcised the demons; Boozer and Jason Williams, who were both the other faithful fans scat- although not the Blue Devils. named to the All-ACC freshman team last tered all over the country, I don't even own anything sky year. Williams was also named ACC tour­ Belfour's shutout streak ends mere words cannot explain the blue. nament MVP. extent of the mutual hatred To focus on the teams Despite all the talk about Arizona, Dallas goalie Eddie Belfour had his shutout streak snapped between these two historic themselves and try to put all Kansas and the others, look for Duke and at 219 minutes and 9 seconds when Calgary's Jason Wiemer programs. bias aside, Duke has won five •:. North Carolina to be heavy contenders scored in the second period Wednesday night For my friends and myself, straight In the series dating come March. With the strength of the Blue Belfour posted three straight shutouts and leads the NHL we didn't really ever choose back to the 1998-99 season. Devils and the experience they lacked last with six this season. His 55 career shutouts rank 14th-best in one of these teams to cheer for. It does not look like the Blue season, look for them to take the advantage league history. It was taught at a very young Devils will be letting up any­ against UNC with its young guards and The shot that ended the streak was a knuckler by Wiemer age, who to like and who to FOSTER time soon. new coaching staff. that squirted between Belfour's legs. After it went in, Belfour dislike with a passion that goes deeper The Blue Devils return four The Blue Devils look to take the series skated away to his left, as he usually does after a goal, then cir­ than your average rivalry. starters from last year's team that went 29- winning streak to six straight at home In a cled back to the right. On his return, fans gave him a standing For those of you who don't know me per 5 and won the ACC regular season and matchup for true fans in 65 days. ovation and chanted "Ed-die! Ed-die!" Belfour did not acknowl­ sonally, 1 was fortunate to grow up In a tournament championships. edge the cheers. 'BBALL Starting off strong Continued from page 14 less. The Hokles finally did get Flames sealed the game at the on the board, but the Flames foul line converting on 8-10 in With a record of 1 -2 the led 28-19 at the half. the remalng minutes to give the Flames traveled to Blacksburg The Hokles played much bet­ Flames a 61-56 victory. The on Nov. 28, for a clash with the ter In the second half and cut Flames hit 23-31 foul shots for newest member of the Big East, the Flames lead to 32-27 with the game while Tech was just 4- Virginia Tech. 13:26 remaining in the game. 8. The Flames also turned the Unlike Its two previous Liberty widened the margin and ball over just 13 times to the games, In which Liberty never the lead was over ten with 7:45 Hokles 20. Caldwell and Anae- had a lead, the Flames got off to to play. Tech wasn't done yet as bonam each scored 19 points to a strong start against the Hok- Brian Chase got hot from the lead the Flames. les. Nine minutes Into the game field hitting for 11 points "Our defense is ahead of our the Flames had a 10-polnt lead including a trio of threes over offense. If our offense can catch and Tech fans were moaning the next three minutes to cut up to our defense than we can and groaning as the Flames the Flames lead to 50-47 with have a real good year," Hankln- smothering triangle and two 3:28 to play. That was as close son said. The Flames next game defense, held the Hokles score­ as the Hokles would get as the will be Dec. 7 against Navy.

Your textbooks have their highest C 1 a i f i e d s resale value Business Hours: Rates: Attention Getters 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Open/Commercial Bold 1 st line n/c during finals week. Monday-Friday $3.67- 1st 15 words Large 1st line (12 pt) . .1 time charge $1.00 Deadline: 240 each word over 15 XLarge 1st line (14 pt) .1 time charge $1.50 4:30 p.m. Drop by during finals 8 days prior lo Student/Faculty Rate*: publication $2.75- 1st 15 words Symbols 18(4 each word over 15 Small (10 pt) 1 time charge 500 and get the most (804) 582-2128 *Non commercial only. Large (12 pt) I time charge $1.00 XLarge (14 pt) I time charge $1.50 bucks for Champion Special:** your books! 40% off after first run of ads with 3 or more runs. Symbols to choose **Rates only apply to local or student/faculty. NO CHANGES. Stars: ••• Crosses: ttt Hearts: «»«W ALL CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING IS PREPAID Cheeks: ••• Arrows: »•> eMoss Atrium F«r Heat Miscellaneous I Miscellaneous 1 bedroom/living room combina­ Winter break/ Spring break Ski & beach The National Guard has your $3- Outside of tion. Furnished apartment. Nicely trips on sale now! www.sunchase.com 8,000 bous ready! We can also repay decorated. Very quiet. All utilities or call 1-800-SUNCHASE Today! loans and pay up to $20,000 for col­ included $315 a month. 1 year lease, lege. Call to find out more. 582- no pels call 384-0063 5134 Bookstore Make your own hours sell spring break 2001 trips highest commis­ 2 bedroom I bath lower level sions - Lowest prices NO cost to you Wanted! Spring breakers! Cancun, duplex. Very nice and spacious. Travel free including food, drink & Bahamas, Florida & Jamaica. Call Sun Large kitchen with lots of cabinets. specials!!! World Class Vacations Coast vacations for a free brochure Close lo LU $335 a month. Couple 200 student travel planners 'Top th th and ask how you can organize a small preferred. I year lease, no pets call Producer" 1-800-222-4432 December 11 -14 384-0063 group & eat, drink, travel free and earn cash! Call I-888-777-4642 or email Free room & board Professional [email protected] couple in need of a responsible •v *v «v *v *v 9 AM to 4:30 PM SPRING BREAK 2001 Christian student lo supervise 2 chil­ Jamaica, Cancun, Florida, Barbados, Bahamas. Now Hiring Campus Raps. Earn 2 Frsa Trips. Spring Break Deluxe Hotels, Reliable dren when schedules require we Frss Msals... Book by Nov. 2nd. Call lor FREE Into pack or visit on-Un» • unaplaahtoura.com both travel. Overnight travel rarely 1 -800-426-771 Q Air, Free Food, Drinks! Cancun, exceeds 3/4 nights a month. Private Jjfl jfy jfa Jgi Jamaica, Bahamas, Ma/.atlan & room and bath, 15 from LU campus. ^V *lr? . "V **if ^v* Florida, travel Free and Earn Cash! Do Call 525-1829 after 6:00 P.M. it on the web! Go lo studentcity.com or We leye Jerry call 800-293-1443 for info Page 12, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION DECEMBER 5, 2000 Alder to take charge of soccer program

Compiled by Sports Information follow Coach Bell as our next given me this opportunity to try coaching staff, Alder has helped men's soccer coach," says Athletic and continue the tradition that guide Liberty to a 92-56-10 record The Liberty University Athletic Director Kim Graham. "His loyalty Coach Bell has started with our over the nine year span, including Department is pleased to and excellent work ethic have men's soccer program," says six seasons in which the Flames announce the promotion of Jeff been evident over the past 13 Alder. accumulated 10 or more wins. Alder to head men's soccer coach years both as a student-athlete "This is obviously a very bitter­ The Flames have made three as the nine-year assistant will be and as an assistant coach. Jeff is sweet time for me this fall appearances in the Big South taking over the program after the a very knowledgeable soccer because Coach Bell and I have Tournament's championship retirement of 21 -year Head Coach coach who relates well with his been together for 13 years. 1 am game during Alder's tenure and Bill Bell. Bell finished his coaching players. We are confident that Jeff losing a friend, a co-worker, a notched significant wins over Top- Know career with a 198-138-41 record, will do a great Job of leading our mentor and someone (who) has 20 teams, such as Jacksonville making him the winningest coach program." been a father figure in my life and Virginia Commonwealth last PHOTO CREDIT in the program's history. "I am very excited that Dr. since I came to Liberty." year and fifth-ranked Wake Forest DEEP IN THOUGHT — New Head "Jeff was the natural choice to Borek and Kim Graham have Since Joining the Flames this season. Coach Jeff Alder instructs the guys. Liberty FCA reaches out to the community

By Chris Foster, reporter enough to have ample opportunity for fellowship. about 10 students who help organize the meetings Therefore, the FCA at Liberty views its chapter as a here. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes, better chance for ministry and outreach. Several Liberty Britton Bennett, who is a member of the Lady known as FCA, is an organization that most college varsity athletes, as well as people who played sports Flames basketball team and the track team, says, "It students are familiar with by name but not much in high school and sports enthusiasts, have taken is an amazing platform we have here to help area else. FCA to another level. high schools, since we have many opportunities for The organization, which began over 46 years ago, The Liberty FCA Is getting involved in the commu­ fellowship, we wanted to use FCA to really reach out has been used to give Christian athletes a strong fel­ nity and in area high schools by helping to lead their to the area schools." lowship with other believers. FCA has local chapters FCA clubs. Bennett also added that they have chosen at colleges and universities nation-wide and in The Liberty athletes help organize meetings and Hebrews 12:1-2 as their verse for the year, which recent years, they have begun chapters in high lead through testimonies and Bible studies. Their reminds us to always keep our eyes on Jesus no mat­ schools as well. goal is more evangelistic than it is fellowship based. ter what else is goes on in our lives. In secular colleges, there are few opportunities for They also hold rallies here at Liberty to help get area The FCA meets every three to four weeks on Mon­ Heather Christians to have fellowship with others Christians. high schoolers involved and excited about the FCA in day nights. Next semester they hope to reach out So, FCA has been used throughout the years to give their own schools. and make a difference In the area with their evangel­ Christians support and a chance to get together and The Liberty students are split into small groups, istic mindset and through the relationships they Sagan encourage each other as well as Bible study and dis- which adopt an area high school and help to see have already started building. Hometown: Warren- cipleship. development of FCA at their respective schools. They But, here at Liberty, students are fortunate also have a leadership committee, which consists of ton, Va.

Major: Teaching Eng­ lish as a Foreign Lan­ guage (TEFL) Mark Manley continues to

Hobbies: music and battle Hodgkins disease hanging with friends By Brooke Herrmann, sports editor willing Manley will be back in the healthy and not over-exert fall. myself," Manley said. "I'm doing Bad habits: biting my The prayers continue to be "I miss practices and games," better than people think." heard and the flowers continue Manley said, "but I miss seeing When asked if he has a lot of fingernails to come to the Manley residence everyone at school too. I don't energy, Manley paused and said, as junior Mark Manley contin­ miss the classes, but I miss "...a bundle, well, not really, but ues to fight Hodgkins disease. everyone." I like to pretend that I do." Best Family Vacation Manley has / / Manley does find enough you ever took: two currently had Prayers are being energy to go to his team's prac­ weeks at the Outer three chemother­ tices and their games. apy treatments answered-BIG TIME! Finding it difficult to watch Banks with perfect and has his fourth his team and not help out Man- weather treatment today. -LU basketball player ley said, "Next semester will be Following his Mark Manley weird, cause I won't be able to chemo, Manley travel witii the team, cause I Person you would will begin radiation V won't be enrolled at LU, but as long as they get some wins I'll be most like to have treatments in March. He says "Right now we (his family and chemotherapy takes it's toll on him) just trust ln the Lord," happy." dinner with: Jesus the body. Manley said. With a positive air about his "For a week after the treat­ The doctors cannot tell for health situation Manley said, "I ment I'm really tired and run sure right now but they do don't know where to begin, God Why do you run so down," Manley said. Sleeping a believe things are going well with has just been so good." many miles?: I enjoy lot Is the norm for Manley these his treatments. Although, Man- Totally trusting ln the Lord, days. But each day after his ley's last treatment showed his Manley continues to live day- to­ it because it's a gift treatments he begins to feel white cell count being dimin­ day enjoying the rest and extra from God. stronger, and before the next ished, which was a first for Man- time with his family at home. treatment Manley is back to his ley. The doctors lowered his Manley continues to ask for old self once again. treatment to ease up on his cell prayers and thanks all for con­ Dream Vacation: an count. Manley was told that his Manley has withdrawn from tinued support. "Prayers are JOHN FISHER his classes for the rest of the count should be back to normal being answered-big time!" Man- island in the middle of "THUMBS UP" — Junior Mark Manley keeps a smile on his face and faith year and has decided to red-shirt for the next treatment. ley said. in God that his health problems are only for a season. the carribbean or in basketball this season. Lord "That's why I have to stay pacific ocean

What animal best decribes your per­ sonality?: a dog bea- ® TOYOTA cause I value people and enjoy spending time with them. SPENDING Save Big at Meineke! memeke Discount Mufflora Close and Convenient! Just up US 29 North one mile from the www.gettoyot9.eom James River Bridge. Most everyone has them...no one likes them^ (Toyota Echo can help.) Echo gets up to 38 miles per gallon"..that limits your spending on gasoline. (Good start.) Echo has an amazing amount of interior room...seating for 5...so it will hold a lot of something, like up to 4 paying passengers on Holiday trips home — positive cash flow to further limit your spending. (Another plus.) Now you try one. Liberty Special (Hints: It's Toyota...very dependable. And its an Echo, starting around $13,500 well equipped.) So the next time your spending limits I Free brake inspection and I* come up for discussion, you'll be all set with a positive suggestion...A visit to your nearby Toyota dealer. tire rotation with valid a I Liberty ID. jj 'EPA estimate 31/38 4 door, 4-specd automatic. Even belter with 5-speed manual. , . _ — —' -J DECEMBER 5, 2000 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page 13

— -• Big South News ———^-^—^—^— PIGSKIN PROGNOSTICATORS The Big South Conference recently announced that it has In week 15, the crew makes renewed Its agreement with oldsimobiJe. Oldsmobile has its picks spelling out who the agreed to a second year as a Corporate Partner and as the real sports genius Is. This official vehicle of the Big South. As part of the renewed agreement, Oldsmobile will sponsor a new contest The con­ weeks guest is a random fan test will Involve the student body from each Big South insti­ like the rest of you. To be a tution. A $800 gift certificate wilt be awarded to one stu­ Prognosticator, drop by the dent at each Big South Institution. That student will then get Champion office. the chance to compete against other Big South students for a $5,ooo scholarship to be awarded at the Big South JOHN FAREL DOUG STEWART IAN STEPHENS JUSTIN RIDGE SPORTS FREAK GUEST Basketball Tournament in Roanoke, Va. NFL ASST SPORTS EDITOR SPORTS NUT Liberty's Michelle Fricke, the 2000-2001 Big South Arizona vs. Jacksonville Jacksonville Jacksonville Jacksonville Jacksonville Preseason Player of the Year for women's basketball was Tampa Bay vs. Miami Miami Tampa Bay Miami Miami named the first Player of the Week for the 2000-2001 sea­ Washington vs. Dallas Washington Washington Washington Dallas son. Fricke scored 30 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to NY Jets vs. Oakland Oakland Oakland Oakland Oakland lead the Lady Flames past West Virginia. She was joined by Debbie Rut* from High Point, this weeks Rookie of the New Orleans vs.San Francisco New Orleans New Orleans New Orleans New Orleans Week. Ruiz scored 24 points in the second half to give the Minnesota vs.St. Louis St. Louis Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Panthers the win over Navy. Each week the Player and Philadelphia vs. Cleveland Philadelphia Philadelphia Philadelphia Philadelphia Rookie of the Week will be released in the Women's Pittsburgh vs. NY Giants NY Giants Pittsburgh Pittsburgh NY Giants Basketball Report. College Big South basketball fans are hyped up for hoops season. Oklahoma vs. Florida State Oklahoma Oklahoma Florida State Oklahoma With the regular season in full swing, it won't be long until Florida vs. Miami Miami Miami Miami Miami Conference teams start vying for supremacy. The men's Notre Dame vs.Oregon State Notre Dame Notre Dame Oregon State Notre Dame Conference season begins In December with two games, Washington Purdue Washington Purdue and then resumes In early January^ Radford travels to High Washington vs. Purdue Point on Dec. 4 at 7t00 p.m. for the first Conference game. Michigan vs. Auburn Auburn Michigan Michigan Auburn Coastal Carolina heads north to Wlnthrop at 7:00 p.m. on Clemson vs. Virginia Tech Virginia Tech Clemson Clemson Clemson Dec. 9 for the second Conference game of the year. The Ohio St. vs. South Carolina S. Carolina Ohio State S. Carolina Ohio State women's Conference season will begin in early January. Both the men and the women will culminate their season at the 2001 Advance Auto Parts Big South Conference Championship In Roanoke, Va. February 28 - March 3, W-L 10-5 W-L 11-4 W-L 9-6 W-L 0-0 2001. The men's and women's winners will each receive an Overall 80-32 Overall 77-35 Overall 68-44 .Overall 74-38; automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. Be sure to get Out and support Liberty, then check www.BigSouthSports.com for all the latest basketball news from around the League. Around the Big South Conferenct Women's b-ball signs two recruits jwwwBigSouthSports.com www.Oldsmobile.con By John Farel, asst. sports editor Flames Coach Carey Green said. "She An all-around athlete, Walker also com­ expressed a desire very early in the recruiting peted in track and field. She was a three time Oldsmobile Liberty University's women's basketball process that she wanted to play in a Christ­ out door district champion in the 200m and team announced the signing of Katie Feen- ian environment, as well as have the oppor­ the 400m. stra and Stephanie Walker for the 2001 -2002 tunity to play with her sister Meribeth." Last year Walker was runner-up for the basketball season. Last season Feenstra averaged 31 points, Virginia High School Heisman award. Feenstra is a 6'8" center from Grand 18.6 rebounds and 7.6 blocks per game. "Stephanie brings a tremendous amount Rapids Baptist High School in Grand Rapids, Feenstra is already 11th all time in the of speed and savvy to our team," Green said. Mich. She will be joining her sister, Meribeth, state of Michigan with 1,714 Career points. "She demonstrates a burning desire to win a 6'7" sophomore, who averaged 4 points and Walker is a 5'8" guard from Varina Chase and extraordinary amount of discipline to LU begins blading three rebounds during her freshmen season. High School in Richmond, Va. Last season accomplish and succeed in everything she "KaUe is an impact player. She turned she averaged 21 points per game and shot does. She is a great shooter who loves to play Like Liberty's club hockey team, a club rollerblad- down several big time basketball programs to 91 -percent from the free throw line. She has the team game. I could not be more pleased ing team is working its way into existence. come to Liberty, such as Michigan, Michigan been selected as her team's most valuable to have such a quality individual as a mem­ State, Notre Dame and Minnesota," Lady player in each of her last three seasons. ber of our team." By John Farel, asst. sports editor

Roller hockey may join Ice the CRHL naUonal tournament. hockey as one of LU's club teams. These are the bare requirements of Each player must meet the what may soon be a competitive Hockey hits the road, then heads home established rules the NCAA rollerbaldlng team at Liberty. requires for eligibility to play. Each Organizer John Bendever and By Dave Kurtz, reporter duct Unfortunately, the Flames season will consist of eight hockey Coach Jason Rice are holding a were unable to findth e back of the weekends that take place over start-up meeting on Thursday, The hockey team hit the road net and another breakaway goal both semesters of the academic Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. in Demoss Hall over the past weekend for two from Jeff Lake, his third on the school year. 115. Anyone Interested is encour­ important league games versus night, put LU down 5-4. An empty- The team has the opportunity aged to attend. Duke University and Maryland. net goal sealed the Flames fate, to play 32 games in a season, and If you are Interested or want The Flames traveled down to ending a four-game winning the teams which qualify go on to a more Information, call John Ben­ Durham, N.C. on Thursday night streak versus the Blue Devils. playoff tournament The top dever at ext 3839. for a rare weeknight game. Liberty The Flames hit the road again, teams of that tournament go on to came into the game trying to right this time to Laurel, Md. to take on the ship, after two tough losses to the Terrapins. The Flames were N.C. State before Thanksgiving. able to score firsto n a power play LU came out and was able to goal from Jeff Lowes. The Terps take advantage of the fast ice, and were able to score four unan­ put an early score on the board swered goals before Ben Wilson It's tolled fitness Kkkboxing© and what mokes it thanks to a goal fromBra d Olin. put his 13th goal on the season WWfSS . so much fun is that wc tokc sell dclcnse Duke was able to tie the game Into the back of the net with eight ^.tjjdwfwSk* jobbing, kicking, punching. quickly with a break-away goal minutes to go in the third period. nzaaaaacn Hoiking and odd the music, extitemenl and energy • (Iowa l« Mh only tying the score at 1 -1. Both teams The two teams stalemated for • Ytw ma legator woikout tlorhw and titan. of an aerobics program! Soy goodbye to boring • No Wt!«uttt'foitm required workouts and stoti learning valuable skills white tallied another goal in the firstan d the final minutes, and the Flames • No pkpiw <«itotl you gel in shape lust! • No expemnu ntuuary went into the locker room tied at fell for the fourth consecutive con­ • And il i irw mot m woy la gtl in stupe ONE FREE WEEK FILE PHOTO two. test SUPERKICKS CoB lor (lass Timet ON THE ROAD AGAIN— Though LU hockey was on the road this week, As the second period moved on, The Flames continued their 804-845-2467 they will return to their home, on Dec. 8 in Roanoke. it seemed that the momentum was struggles against the Terrapins, as v ® J511 ikimhl knm * lptikm% ¥* TimiMitakfl «d starting to swing toward the Blue 804-845-2467 fc««i«li»W««»»«" LU fell to 1 -6-0. The Flames (3-8-1, Devils side. With the Flames begin­ 3-4-0) are mired in their first ever ning to show signs of fatigue from a four game losing streaks since y short bench, Duke was able to use 1996. Liberty will finish the fall O You Haven t Heard? their incredible team speed to take semester with home games leads of 3-2 and 4-3. against West Virginia. LU will then Philly's Steak Out Is In Liberty was granted a golden be off until January 16, when they opportunity with eight minutes left travel to Morgantown, W. Va. to BesfcWdtern in the game. With the game tied at complete a home-and-home series The Burg four, a Blue Devil hit Chris Lowes with the Mountaineers. from behind, drawing a fiveminut e *De(uxeLynch Continental (Breakfastburg a major penalty and game miscon­ Award Wining Facility Now Open Superior Location GOODYs Come and Try us out I'A M i L Y C L O i II I N C" Special Liberty Rates Best Sandwiches in Find style and savings here at Goody's Central Virginia right from Find low prices on favorite brand names everyday. Call: 'Lee 'Adidas "Ivy Crew "Levi's "New Balance 'Mountain 'LEL 'Old College Inn 'Hot Kiss the City of Philadelphia... 'Union Bay 'Nike "11.11 Lake Local: (804) )S?-!f8f The Famous Philly Cheese Steak Apply today for you Goody's charge card & Water Ice 1-800-528-1234 Hours "No annual fee "Shop at any Goody s store across I 'Low moBJnlj payments the country Mon-Wed 1 Oam-11 pm 'Special promotions 'No finance charue when balance is paid Best Western, Lynchburg Thur 1 Oam-12midnight 'A f» •"riiislie Discounts in full each month Goody's Rewards 2815 Candlers Mt. Rd. Fri 10am-3am Lynchburg, VA 24502 Sat lpm-3am 0MD3 ECflv iplv Totliiy! lllkc till .uUlilton.il 10". oil yo Sun.. lpm-10pm Hrsi piuvinisc »licit vi>u open Accross the street trom ordinary HONI Of mi OMIKJU NUT CHIISISMX COCXfts your ucu account. w w w . b o s t w o s t e r n . o 0 m • 491.5 luitAvc. Lynchburg, VA 24503 "Sulijct't tg ciU-'dii approval Sec MOI\ Jl11 l fur details. Kenuircj. • valid phulo il) The Old l ^ Joe's

V /^l Champion A HOCKEY MEN'S B-BALL • 12/18 LU at Appalachian • 12/7 Navy at LU, 7:30 State, 2 • 12/9 Montreat at LU, 7:30 WOMEN'S B-BALL TRACK • 12/6 LU at Wake Forest, 7 • 12/8 LU at Lynchburg • 12/8-9 LU at Pella Co. College, 5 Cyclone Classic

• •: \ : yv^oyxvXiviox-^XvXv x.x;.:o-:v:.Xv>:--vy.^ : x-XvXvX-v-x-::-'- :«*:*:*:.:*K«**:*^^ SportMen's basketball takes oust App y State By John Farcl, asst sports editor Vines," Hankinson said. ^J^ With DECEMBE8:49 to go, a David RWatso 5n , 2000 • PAGE 14 After heartbreaking losses to put back gave the Flames a nine Boston Univ. and JMU by a com­ point advantage. With just under bined total of three points, Liberty two minutes to go In the half, Appy University's men's basketball team State was looking to cut the Flames has bounced back, picking up wins lead to four, but Chris Caldwell cre­ over Virginia Tech and the defending ated a turnover and then scored six Southern Conference champion points in a one minute span to give Appalachian State. the Flames a 35-21 halftime lead. Against Appalachian State the Early in the second half, the brooke Herrmann Flames defense picked up right margin remained about the same, where it left off against Tech. but with 10 minutes remaining the Though the game remained close Flames begin to break it open. for the first eight minutes, 14-10, the Caldwell beat the Mountaineer Calling all Mountaineers eventually succumbed press with a bounce pass between to the Flames' pressure as LU two Appy State defenders to find a picked up its third win of the sea­ streaking J.R. Nicholas for a lay-up defenders... son, 68-52. and a 16-polnt Flames lead. "That's a good win. They (Appy Caldwell pushed the lead to 20 Is there a line thatan athlete State) will win their share of games. with under four minutes to play should draw between the distinction They're a soundly coached team and when he drove through the lane of how much God is too much God in they shoot the ball well...but our past several Mountaineers for a their game? Although i am not a col­ kids Just did an outstanding job," scoop lay-up. That sealed the game lege athlete, 1 wonder if our Christian­ Hankinson said. for the Flames. ity is as some say to be kept in a little The Flames high-pressure Led by Nathan Day's 20 points box. defense created numerous turnovers the Flames thrashed division II JOHN FISHER resulting in a plethora of easy bas­ Tusculum 84-58 In their first game MOVING IT DOWN THE FLOOR —Beau Wallace drives the ball down the floor for the It's been running through my head kets and gave the Flames their high­ of the season. However, the Flames Flames as they battle Appalachian State. recently that as a Christian I have est field goal percentage of the sea­ met their match against Boston in seen such complacency in our atti­ son, 55 percent. their second game. Flames started off slowly once again, ketball history. tudes of faith. I am guilty as charged Meanwhile, Liberty's defense held Liberty trailed by more than 20 trailing by as many as 12 in the first Caldwell scored 12 points In the just as much as you are. I suppose the Mountaineers to just 36 percent points In the first half before cutting half, but by halftime they trimmed final 23 seconds, hitting on two it's the elections that have me so Ured shooting for the game. "We would the lead to 15 going into, the half. the lead to 29-25. three-pointers, two free throws and up, but since I am allotted 600 words like to score 50 percent of our The Flames turned up their defense JMU's Tim Lyle came up big for a traditional three point play. With of my opinion I am calling all defend­ points off our defense. A lot of our in the second half and cut the lead the Duke's in the second half, fin­ one second to play JMU In bounded ers of the faith who hear my plea, stu­ baskets come from our transition to two with 5:39 remaining in the ishing with 18 points, Lyle gave the the ball under the Flames hoop. The dents and athletes alike. game. It's very difficult to consis­ game. The Flames would cut the Duke's a 10-potnt lead with 28 sec­ Flames press nearly forced a tently win from the perimeter," lead to one on Maurice Watkins' onds remaining, and It appeared turnover which would have given Recently I finishedreadin g in the Hankinson said. jumper with 40 seconds remaining, JMU was on their way to an easy the Flames a shot at a tie. Richmond Times-Dispatch a front LU also held the Mountaineers but they would get no closer, falling victory. 'The game was not lost defensive­ page story on the University of Rich­ leading scorer, Shawn Alexander, to 55-54. However, the Flames and junior ly it was lost offensively," Hankinson mond's Junior safety Chad Black- just seven points. "This (Alexander) On Nov. 25, the Flames traveled Chris Caldwell had other ideas as said. stock. The headline of the sports page is one of the best offensive basket­ to Harrisonburg for a battle against they nearly completed one of the Please see M'BBALL, page 11 read, "Safety's play simply divine." ball players that will come into the in-state rival James Madison. The greatest comebacks in college bas­ Not only shocked that a religious arti­ cle made the front page, 1 was thrilled with Blackstock's consistent stand for Christ He has obviously made such Track starts Football wraps up season 3-8 an Impact on his team and in the community that a secular paper had By Brooke Herrmann, sports editor to run a story that grabbed the atten­ season at VMI tion of Its readers and pulled them The Liberty Flames football team towards this man's lifestyle. If a writer By Devon Parks, asst sports editor dropped It final game three weeks ago chose tod o a story on one of us would as It fell 34-13 to Appalachian State our testimony jump off the page like The 2000-01 indoor track season University. Blackstock? I know that we are sup­ got underway this weekend as the Appy State was ranked 14th in this posed tohav e a glowing testimony, Flames got some surprises at the VMI non-conference play on Saturday, Nov. but do we? Invitational in Lexington, Va. 18. Many called new Head Football Blackstock made me stop and Highlighting the meet for the Lady Coach Ken Karcher's year a rebuilding think. This football player has Christ Flames were Panthera Seymour and season,and that it was. mALLaspectsofhislife. The man Keri Wallace. Both set school records Finishing the season 3-8, it has doesn'tjustplay his game, say ateam and finished second in their events— been rumored that the recruiting class prayer before or after the game and Seymour In the 55-meter dash (7.17 for next season's football team has then go on with the rest of his life. Did seconds) end Wallace in the 20-pound potential. Karcher has looked deep to Christ say, "Come and follow me, weight throw (49 feet, 8 Inches). find athletes and has not been over­ except in the aspect of your competi­ "It was a good start for our first looking even the community colleges. tive sports life," No, 1 don't think he meet," Head Coach BrantTolsma said. Constantly on recruiting road trips did. The Lady Flames also won several Karcher was unavailable for comment. "We're human," seems to be the events. Kodi Pollard brought home a Kicker Jay Kelley stood out this sea­ easy excuse out of neglecting to glorify victory In the 400-meter In 59.4 sec­ son and was awarded Verizon Acade­ KARI KLOUS God In all we do. But aren't we sup­ onds. Robin Williams' 8.37 seconds mic honors for his performance on the posed tob e try ing to reach perfection "DOWN AND OUT' — Liberty makes its last tackles of the season at home before its won the 55-meter hurdles. field and in the classroom. in God's eyes? last game away at Appy State. All-American pole vaulter Andrea We are Liberty students and as Wlldrtck won her event with a Jump of long as we're here we are constantly 12 feet, 6 Inches. Shunta Wiggins took being told to be a "step above." 1 was the triple jump with a lead of 35 feet, frustrated to find that the story I read 8.5 inches and the women's 4x400 Women's b-ball tops Norfolk St. in the Tlmes-Dlspatch was not writ­ team of Pollard, Williams, Katie Butler By Justin Ridge, reporter play that gave us the lead at halftime," ten on a Liberty athlete. We know all and Christina Sehlesinger clocked Green said. the answers, we can quote John 3:16 4:03.2. The Lady Flames needed clutch Michelle Leonard played well off the backwards. We know the Romans Several women also quallOed for the free-throws by Monlque Leonard and bench In the first half. Leonard's Road and we pray before class. Well Irene Sloof in the closing minutes to slashing game broke down the Lady ECAC meet later this season. WUdrlck that's just great Are we taking the beat Norfolk St. 64-58 In the Vines Spartan defense and kept the Lady and Seyniour, along with pole vaulter Center Saturday night. The first ever Flames In the game. gospel out of the walls of the Liberty Liz Robertson (11 feet, 6 inches) will meeting between these two teams Liberty's leading scorer, Michelle bubble that we all so comfortably live make the trek to Boston, Mass. forth e proved a tough challenge for the Lady Fricke, was shut down in the first In? championship meet. Flames. half. Fricke had two points on 1-2 I speak tomyself , LU students and "Our women were definitely better The Lady Flames had four players shooting in the half. athletes, yes even you reading this than our men," Tolsma said. that scored In double digit, but the "She (Fricke) never got to touch the now. How many people have you According to Tolsma, a lot of people Lady Flames also committed 25 ball to score," Green said. brought to church or gone out of your turnovers and that kept the game In the second half, Liberty's offensive had personal records and showed defi­ daUy routine to help? I know I haven't close. execuUon Improved. The Lady nite promise. One such athlete, Jordan Liberty made 24 of 28 free-throws Spartan's used frustrating defense to done my part In challenging the Crawford, picked up bests in the hur­ in the game, but Head Coach Carey stay within sUiklng distance. "Let's world. dles, high Jump and the 4x400 meter Green felt the Lady Flames underesti­ give Norfolk some credit," Green said. Believe me when 1 point a linger, be (split time). mated the Lady Spartans. "Their defense was causing a lot of advised that there are four fingers Ramsey Moore improved his best in "I told them (Lady Flames) that we erratic play." shooting right back at me and J know the hurdles and tied his best perform­ should win this game, but when you In the last minute of the game, it and I'm going tochang e it! But ath­ ance In the shot put say that much it might be too much Michele Fricke gave the Lady Flames letes, you have aplaUbrm thalmany J umpers Nick Anderson and Sam informaUon," Green said. The Lady the lead, 60-58. The Lady Spartans ol us students would kill for. People Flames fell behind early 8-0 In the could do nothing but foul and send Brunt both qualified for the JC4A meet lookuptoyou. You are natural lead­ first half and didn't get their first bas­ the Lady Flames to the line. Coach in the longjunip. Anderson and Brunt ket till the 14-mlnute mark. "When It Green felt the free-throws by Leonard ers. What are you going tod o with It? placed second and fourth with Jumps of was 8-0 that was kind of a wake-up and Sloof won the game. Brush it under the rug, or play such a 23 feet, 8.75 inches and 23 feet, 3.75 call," Green said. "I'm very pleased with the way we dlllerence in this Kingdom for Christ inched, respectively. The Lady Spartans used a tough shot free-throws," Green said. "We that the next article is on you? With Tolsma said he was pleased with the man-to-man defense to force Liberty won the game on the free-throw line. Christ we have trie power tochang e performances and looks forward lo the turnovers. But mental errors also The Lady Flames play their next this country. What are you doing plagued Liberty in the first half. home game on Jan.2 against Hampton Willi your power? My resoluUon Is to rest of the year. SHE SHOOTS, SHE SCORES — Meribeth Liberty's bench play kept the Lady in the Vines Center at 7 p.m. use mine. < Flames in the game. "It was bench Feenstra goes up against Norfolk St.