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01-22-02 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 19, Issue 12)

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update Fowler added as campus pastor Compiled fromj various news agencies

By Chrissy Hannabass, reporter der said. According to Fowler, the benefit of campus church Two Marines killed Fowler recently served as a pastor of Calvary Bap­ at LU is that the messages are completely focused on in helicopter crash Liberty University students will have the opportu­ tist Church in AltaVista, where he resigned about a college students. "His teaching of the Word is very nity to grow spiritually this semester, with the fresh month ago. practical, challenging and motivating." Snyder said. A helicopter crash likely caused perspective of a new campus pastor. "I think because Dr. Fowler has assumed a leader­ Another advantage to campus church is that it by mechanical problems left two Professor of Bible in the School of Religion, Dr. ship role in a church previously, he would be the right allows students without transportation an opportu­ U.S. Marines dead. Defense Secre­ Donald Fowler, has taken the position as campus pas­ man for the job," senior Erika Ehrich said. For sev­ nity to attend a Sunday morning worship service. tary Donald Rumsfleld said. Five tor. Fowler will be leading the worship service for stu­ eral years, while at Calvary Baptist Church, around "I think It's necessary (campus church) because a others were also wounded when dents every Sunday at 10 a.m. In the Schilling Center. 150-180 students attended his services. Fowler lot of students, especially freshmen, don't have a way the chopper crash-landed in a Fowler was Introduced as a campus pastor by Car­ began to visualize a more effective ministry, to minis­ of transportation and I think it is important for the mountainous region of son on Jan. 13 during the Sunday night worship ter to college students. He proposed an idea to Cam­ campus to provide that for students," Ehrich said. Afghanistan Sunday morning. service. pus Pastor Dwayne Carson, and Fowler's proposal Sunday evenings, services are led by Carson; The CH-53E Super Stallion, Fowler has taught for 25 years and served as a pas­ was accepted. Wednesday evenings, the services are led by Dr. accompanied by another chopper, tor for eight years. He has taught in America, as well "I think I'm most effective In my ministry with col­ Danny Lovett. One of Fowler's greatest concerns as was on a resupply mission. No evi­ as overseas. In addition to his job as campus pastor, lege students," Fowler said. He began his ministry as campus pastor is the students that are not attending dence Indicates that the accident Fowler will continue to teach several courses this campus pastor on Sunday, Jan. 20. church. He believes the campus church would make occurred due to attacks by opposi­ semester. He is teaching New Testament Life, Induc­ Fowler has several goals for the students this it more convenient for students to attend. tion forces. tive Bible Study, Old Testament Backgrounds and semester. His primary goal is building relationships. "I think he's going to be an incredible asset to the The five survivors are in stable Acts. "I think all of us in full time ministry develop ministry campus pastor's office," Snyder said. condition. "He's extremely personable and willing to lend his views, mine in its most simple form is building rela­ time to get to know the students," junior Robin Sny­ tionships that change us and grow us," Fowler said. Bush's first year proved memorable Student center President Bush closed his first 365 days in office Sunday, Jan. Frosty and friends 20. His most memorable achieve­ coming soon ment of the year was his ability to act decisively and unify the nation after the great tragedy of the Sept By Marie! Williams, reporter 11 attacks. He emerged from a dis­ puted election that he barely won, While Kodlak Constructors, Inc. puts the finishing to receive one of highest approval touches on the new DeMoss Learning Center, adminis­ ratings ever for a U.S. president. tration prepares for yet another building project. Work In addition, Bush able to on the new student center Is expected to begin this Improve education for the country, spring. lower taxes, reduce the marriage The student center will serve a variety of purposes. It penalty, eliminate, the death tax will hold an athleUc center, food court, lounges, theater and enact environmental legisla­ and many other facilities for student use. This new tion to clean up abandoned areas building project was made possible by a donaUon from In urban cities, according to White Liberty supporters Tim and Beverly LaHaye last House spokesman Art Fleischer. v spring. Like the Arthur S. DeMoss Learning Center, it will be built by Kodlak Constructors, Inc. The center will be two buildings, both located WTC victim count between the Vines Center and DeMoss. The rear build­ ing will be an athleUc center. It will hold basketball less than half initial courts, aerobics rooms, fitness equipment and a swim­ ming pool. The other building contain a food court, estimates lounges and other facilities. An exact groundbreaking date for the new buildings has New York City officials are not yet bedn decided on. "We desire to start this semester," determining the finalcoun t of the Student Life director Jeff Boyer said. Construction will people killed in the attacks on the begin as the design Is complete and funding is in place. World Trade Center. The count Until now, Student Life and the Department of Field stands at2,893, less than half of Operations have been involved In getting certain prelimi­ the 7,000 estimated dead Immedi­ nary tasks out of the way. ately following the Sept. 11 "We've done the site engineering, and the architect has attacks, police said. drawn some plans," Director of Field Operations J. O. Due to mistakes and duplicated Renalds said. Site engineering, he said, generally takes a mlsslng-person reports, the death couple of months. toll was over-estimated but they The plans for the proposed center have been submitted are very close to a final count to the Lynchburg municipal governnient for approval, and The total includes 309 missing kist fall the crew began studying the foundation conditions with no remains Identified or death :;USAN «|(nu:v underneath the proposed site. City approval Is also time- certificates issued. In another LET IT SNOW — Students found a friend in the Intramural field. Saturday, Jan. 19, saw a snowfall of two to three inch­ consuming, Renalds said. 1,958 cases, no remains were es In Lynchburg. identified but death certificates have been issued. Please see CENTER, page 2 miK^Mii^w»ffl/i^ffiM:»:SM« .-::•:-:•;•;-.•;:.::

500,000 return home after volcano Parking issues remain unchanged

erupts in Congo By Julleanna Outten, asst. news editor formulate what we have to do," LUPD Lt. long-term plan is a lot across Rt. 460 Illegally parked cars do not get a ticket; Bobby Bray said. with a transport system, Young said. they get towed away. Such colleges often After a volcanic eruption last Countless improvements and addi- Possible changes Include closing P-2, Students asked about paving the Pit do not allow freshmen to have cars on week, half the city of Goma, Congo Uons are changing the face of Liberty the dining hall lot, to all students during by Dorm 33 at last semester's class con- campus. has been burnt or destroyed. Tens University. Some sacrifices must be regular class hours and requiring com­ vocaUons. Vice President of Students In general, students agree that park­ of thousands of Congolese shuffled made along with the changes; most muters to park in P-1, the upper religion Affairs Mark Hlne explained the great ing at Liberty Is a big problem. their way across a field of still notably Is the restructuring of the park­ hall lot, or P-16. the lot by David's Place, expense Involved In paving the Pit and "1 think comparing It to other schools steaming lava to their homes Sun­ ing system. LUPD said. how that area is space to grow on in the is not fair or correct," Corey Wright, day, Jan. 20. Parking will change again, once "Parking at LU is adequate for stu­ future. However, administration Is look­ senior commuter student, said. "They Despite warnings from the local ground Is broken for the student center dents but may not be right outside their ing for ways to lessen the dust problem. lother colleges) were built hundreds of military and U.N. not to return, In 2002, but the exact changes and dorm or classrooms," Young said. Young, along with Jones, noted that years ago when there were no cars but many of the 500,000 displaced ground breaking Ume are not yet "Not that they're necessarily coming colleges such as UVa, Va.Tech and UNC- Liberty was built 30 years ago. They people returned home Just three known, Vice President of Finance and anytime soon, but parking decks'have Greensboro require students to walk should have compensated for the fact days after the Mount Nylragongo Administration David Young said. been discussed," SGA President Clark nearly a mile to get to class because that students would be driving cars." volcano disaster. They refused to "We'll wait until they tell us what day Jones said. parking lots are so far away. remain as refugees in Rwanda, ground breaking begins and then we'll In addition to a parking deck, another Sloan added that at UVa. and Va.Tech Page 2, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION JANUARY 22, 2002 Science class gives students new experiences

Tbc Price By Chris Sheppard, news editor we can release communities. them back Into To electro-shock the fish, students will use a Spelunking. Capturing newts. Electro-shock­ the mine. Hope­ generator that Is worn like a big backpack. After ing fish. Is this the description of some new TV fully, this will everyone has chest waders, the person with the iS reality show? No. This Is Dr. Norman Reichen- help increase backpack electroshocker will place a probe into the bach's Environmental Science class In action their numbers," water. This probe is a fiberglass pole with a switch this semester at LU. Reichenbach and a metal ring at the bottom. When the switch is NASC 315 will be offered every Spring semes­ said. pressed the probe introduces electricity Into the Right ter. The prerequisites for the class are Bio 101 or The class will water. This stuns the fish while other students cap­ 110 and Math 110. The class is an Integrative also monitor the ture the fish by using a dip net with fiberglass han­ study. body temperature REICHENBACH dles that prevents the students from getting This subject (environmental science) is often of bats that are hibernating in the cave. The stunned. By Chris Price, columnist times viewed as being sort of a subject that pri­ class will use an infrared sensor that allows the "It Is the techniqueth e U. S. Environmental Pro­ marily attracts New Age individuals, people who students to check the bats' temperatures with­ tection Agency and different state agencies use to Since I am just getting back from a break where I did are rabid envtronmentallsts.Yet as Christians, I out touching or disturbing them in their hiber- assess fish populations," Reichenbach said. absolutely no work for a month, my brain Is a little think we are stewards of God's creation and we nauve state. In addition to the field trips, the class will con­ frazzled. My Christmas vacation consisted of getting up need to take a real strong role in helping people Another field trip will be to King Fisher pond to duct an aquaponic experiment where the waste of at noon, going to lunch, shopping at the mall, meeting understand what that means," Reichenbach seine for newts In order toestimat e their population the fish feed the plants in the system. After the up with my buddies for dinner, finding something to do said. size. Students will drag a net across the pond to col­ water flows through the plant system, essentially all night and going to bed at 4 am., only to wake up at The class will take several field trips outside lect the newts and then mark them using a dye that the water has been purified and returns to the fish noon and start the whole cycle all over again. This may the LU campus. One of the trips will be to an is Injected into their legs. Students will then take tank nice and clean. sound great, but after week number two, you feel like abandoned mine to monitor the populations of the information and estimate the size of the newt Senolr Charity Laughlln is taking the class you are the biggest loser on the planet. When you two species of salamander: the cave salamander population. because she wants more experience in science. "I awaken to empty Mountain Dew cans at your feet and a and the long-tail salamander. The populations The class will also take multiple trips toRutledg e knew girls who tookth e class last year and they all half-eaten bag of Cheetos in your hand, you realize that of these salamanders have been decreasing due Creek near Amherst to study the effects that a raved aboutit" she said. you really are sad and pathetic. to the fact that the salamanders' babies hatch sewage treatment facility has on the creek and Its "I want them (students) to learn to think criti­ i tell you all that so that you can understand that my out In the one pool in the mine where crayfish aquatic community. cally about our environment and how we can be brain is not functioning properly yet. That is why 1 am have been eating all of them. The class will electro-shock the fish and dip-net wise stewards of God's creation," Reichenbach resorting to what those who write these kinds of "We'll be catching some of their babies and for aquatic insects both upstream and downstream said. columns often do when they are stuck—the random seeing If we can raise them up back at LU. Then from the facility to see if there is a difference in the thoughts column. I know this is the easy way out, so 1 am Just being up front about It. Give me a break, the hardest thing I had to do the last month was determine If I smelled bad enough to have to take a shower. So here we go with my random thoughts. Second floor of DeMoss now open •Michael Jordan and Jerry Rice are in their late 30s and are still performing at a high level for professional athletes. Chris Price is tohi s early 20s and gets short By Julleanna Outten, asst. news editor senior nursing major, said. They of breath climbing stairs and walking to class. I hate now have a student lounge with my life. Just one year after beginning con­ furniture donated by Centra •President Bush finally begins to overcome his skep­ struction on the Arthur S. DeMoss Health, a kitchen, a conference tics by being such a commanding leader, then nearly Learning Center, the building stands room, classrooms and offices for chokes to death on a pretzel while watching football. near completion. As of Tuesday, Jan. the nursing department. That is the worst luck ever. 1 don't think I could think 15, the second floor was ready for "We certainly are blessed with of a more embarrassing way to almost die if I could. If classes and the new nursing facilities, the space, but we still have a big that happens to me, Just let me die; It would be better the Career Center and College of Gen­ wish list," Caroline Porr, nursing than having to live with that. eral Studies opened Monday, Jan. 21. professor, said. "There's a lot of •1 went to the first day of class without one school According to J.O. Renalds, Director equipment we Just don't have." supply. 1 took notes with a borrowed pencil, and wrote of Field Operations, seven classrooms Big plans are made for a merged them down on the Inside of a folder that I had from last on the second floor are in use this library and computer lab facility to semester. Why do I continue to live like this? 1 have the semester. be on the second floor but will not responsibility level of a third grader. "The weather has cooperated and be implemented until the summer. •Why do the people at halrcutting places even ask everything is coming together," "The library and ITRC are basi­ what you want done to your hair? They never listen Renalds said. cally going to function together," anyway. Never have I gotten my haircut the way that I Friday afternoon nursing students Carl Merat, associate dean of the have said. I would much rather them tell me that they and faculty moved everything in to the JENNY GIBSON library, said. are going to charge me the 20 bucks and do whatever new location in time for classes on Mon DEMOSS STANDS TALL AND PROUD- Construction continues on the The upstairs area will serve as they feel like anyway. At least that way 1 am not sur­ day. The Career Center and College of DeMoss building. Class are now being held on the second floor. the new location for the computer prised when I look In the mirror when it is over. I may General Studies staff was also busy labs and other Information Services. Just be bitter because when I was at home over break a moving boxes to their new room in DH 2106. set in place. They should be completed within "We hope to make the new facility a focal lady gave me a flattop. I didn't ask for it; she Just did it. Various touch-up Jobs remain to be done the next few months, according to Renalds. point for people to think and act. We want it My big, messy, seldom-washed hair was lying on the on the second floor, but according to Renalds, The top two floors will be finished at an to be a dynamic area," Merat said. floor looking at me with hurt in its eyes. It felt betrayed. it should be completely finished within a unspecified later date. According to Merat, the open computing I shed a tear as I walked away. month or two. The Liberty University debate For the departments moving to the second lab is intended to be "a social learning facil­ •There is not a more satisfying feeling In the world team will then move into its new facility and floor, the additional space is the greatest ity" where students can study together and than being helped to your feet after you have eaten during the summer the Information Technol­ advantage. have quality discussions. Some things are your weight in Buffalo wings, while Osama bin Laden is ogy Resource Center (ITRC), the computer . "It's huge, and it has so much potential," still in the proposal stage, but they hope to eating dirt and sticks while he Is holed up In a cave. lab, will be moved above the library on the Kathl Murphy, a senior nursing major, said have couches and light reading material In The man has millions of dollars, and 1 have about $20. second floor. Many faculty offices will also be of the nursing facility. They now have three the area as well. This Just proves that money can't buy you happiness. moved upstairs. labs instead of one. Each lab was designed Offices for the Center for Computing and or food when you are constantly peeking out from the The elevator and the four staircases closest for a specific purpose, that Includes one for Information Technology faculty and the new pile of rocks that you are hiding in praying that some­ to the Vines Center are open for access to the the critical care program just started this administrative offices for Information Ser­ one doesn't spot your lanky self, because you went and second floor. semester. vices will also be upstairs. messed with the wrong country! On the outside, the final roofing cap needs Murphy said the space was needed As the year goes on, improvements and When it comes to random thoughts columns the to be put on, the cement steps poured and because the nursing program at Liberty con­ changes will continue to be made as the final Price is Right. the columns for the portico set. When these tinues to grow. touches for the second floor are put into will be finished will depend on the weather. It "Now we have a home. A place to relax and place. must be more than 40 F for the columns to be study together," Mary-Virginia Weissinger, a Center: plans continue

Continued from page 1 "It's going topus h some parking body wide survey last year," Jones elsewhere," Renalds said. said. "The students as a whole had According to Renalds, many The administration Is consider­ a say." changes will have tob e made to the ing several options for replacing the The SGA representatives were building site itself, before construc­ parking along Eagle Run, but has able to make several changes to tion can get under way. There Is not yet made a final decision. The the building plans. They sug­ more than Just dirt and pavement parking Issue will probably be gested changes In room sizes and occupying the foundation site: util­ resolved over the summer. Eventu­ office locations, as well as the ities under Eagle Run will have to ally, most parking and roadways restaurant chains that students be moved. Telephone lines, electric will encircle the campus. would prefer to have in the center. lines, as well as water and sewer The SGA has been Involved in "I really feel that we have a good pipes will have to be relocated planning the center since Spring mix of administrators that are very before construction can begin. 2001. Student body President wise in their decision making and Clark Jones and his cabinet have of student input," Jones said. met with the architects and Jones was happy with the level of administration several times in the SGA Involvement permitted by the last year to discuss student administration. The student rep­ needs. resentatives were involved "pretty "We began this whole (decision much from the ground up," he making) process with a student said.

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By Laurie Williams, reporter "It takes the lines away for the students who use the program," Bonus said. A new book-buying service was made available to Only about 20 people took advantage of the LU students this semester. The service allowed stu­ program this semester, but the staff Is expect­ dents to pre-order and pre-pay for their books so ing a better turnout next semester as more that the books would be together and waiting for students hear about the new plan. them at the beginning of the semester. "At Liberty, many new measures have been Sounds too good to be true? Not at all, Junior taken In the last year to shorten lines and Almee Riley said. lessen confusion. This Is Just one more step, "It really was easy. I Just walked In and picked up with hopefully many more to follow," sopho­ my box of books," Riley said. more Jonathan Merrltt said. He did not use the Although they were not able to advertise on the new system this year but plans on using It In Splash page, the staff at the store put up posters and the future. gave out fliers during book buy-back last semester. "I would definitely use this service again," Students could pick up order forms from the book­ Riley said. store, fill them out and either fax them or drop them For next semester, the staff at the bookstore MICHAEL TROXEL back off at the store. plans to advertise on the Splash page and make BUYING BOOKS — Lines in the bookstore await those students who did not The forms asked for basic information about the Web forms available for students to fill out take advantage of the pre-order and pre-pay book service now available. students' classes and preferences such as: for which online instead of dropping off at the bookstore. classes they wanted books, If they wanted new or Although there are not yet specific dates, stu­ used books and even options to purchase an LU T- assistant manager Adam Bonus said. dents can expect the forms to become available around shlrt or pocket dictionary. Students also had to pro­ The advantage to this method of buying books Is May and remain online throughout a majority of the vide a method of advance payment. that the student Is guaranteed first pick of all books at summer break. "The staff was able to get everything together before the lowest price with no chance of sell-outs. There Is the book rush and since It was already paid for, all the no extra charge for the service and so far, everyone student had to do was come pick up his or her books," Involved has been pleased. Crystal Lopes CSER began Jan. 20 with few new additions Age: 22 Home: Auburn, NH By Kristy Mullendore, advertising manager Students can change their CSER, but in ASIST. However, Welder said he has no Mitchell said. they must first have the permission of idea how many students may have Students must still register for the Major: Psychology Are you planning to finish out the their current CSER supervisor and go to dropped their CSER online. CSER before actually performing the serv­ school year serving in the same Christ­ the CSER office to complete appropriate He said students who did drop their ice. For more information on the new sum­ If you could build ian/Community Service as last fall? If so, forms. CSER online should "let their supervisor mer option, student can contact the CSER your house any­ you do not need to re-register but simply According to Lew Welder, director of know they dropped so they won't be office. where, where would expecting them" to stop by their office. He The last day of CSER for the spring to pick-up a blue log and evaluation sheet Christian/Community Service, requiring it be? Glorious Italy from the CSER office In RH 126. students to come to the CSER office and also cautioned that full-time students semester will be Sunday, April 1. Log and CSER officially started Sunday, Jan. pick up the log and evaluation sheet also must register for another CSER, or plan to evaluation sheets must be completed by 20. The registration deadline for this serves "to remind students that the CSER make up the CSER credit over the sum­ this date and turned in to the CSER office What's you favorite semester Is Friday, March 1. After this they signed up for last semester is a year­ mer. no later than Monday, April 29. article of clothing? date, there will be a late registration fee long commitment" The option to complete a CSER credit The CSER office offers a listing of serv­ That would have to charged directly to students' accounts. Welder emphasized that students must over the summer Is a new feature of the ice opportunities that can be accessed at be my pajamas. Students are automatically re-enrolled come to the CSER office to change or drop CSER program added last semester and the CSER Web site: www.liberty.edu/aca- in the CSER they signed up for last semes­ their CSER for the semester. When the has brought a good response from most demlcs/religion/ccservice/index. html. What's the last CD ter. However, they are required to pick up Add/Drop period began Jan. 16, students students. Welder said they are working on you bought? You a new log sheet so that the CSER office can had the option in ASIST to drop their "[The summer option] doesn't put as Improving the Web site, making It easier need money to do CSER. Welder learned of the problem much pressure on us to find a CSER dur­ for students to learn about CSER opportu­ confirm that students plan to complete the that! same CSER as last semester. when a student came Into the CSER office ing the semester when we're busy with nities offered. Improvements include pro­ Some students find it inconvenient to and told them she had dropped her CSER schoohvork. We can put more time and viding e-mail addresses of CSER supervi­ have to stop by the CSER office to get a online. effort Into our Christian service [during sors and links to the Web site of participat­ What time do you new log sheet. "It's annoying," sophomore The problem was quickly corrected and the summer] because we don't have so ing organizations, if applicable. wake up in the Leah Collins said. students no longer see their CSER credit many other obligations," senior Sammy morning? I never really wake up.

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IVe known for as long as I can remember ism is not just a fun little job where you inter challenge this cultural irrelevance." what I was going to major in once I got to col­ view famous people, get a big byline on the It makes me proud to be called into this lege. Writing—it's always been what IVe loved. front page and perhaps get on TV like it is to profession and excited to be a small part If this And I couldn't imagine not doing something I some people. My eyes were tremendous responsibility. I am so Champion love. excited that I'm applying for the really opened when I read part I ran across a quotation in a COMS Theory of its missions statement—the summer program. What better Springing back into action book once that describes my feelings about reasoning in doing this. thing for me to do after I graduate The dorm rooms are full, Marriott is In full swing and Lynchburg writing. It sums up why I love to write and "A focused, rigorous and than to go to this awesome pro­ is back in business. Spring semester 2002 has begun. The first want to do it for the rest of my life. highly theological approach to gram and get additional training? week of classes is out of the way, your day planner is already full of "Writing is thinking—the mysterious Christian Journalism is While I have known since I was projects and papers and steep deprivation has kicked into full process of the brain, acting in conjunction needed to train Christians young that I wanted to be a writer drive. By the way, how are those New Year's resolutions holding with the heart and soul—whereby we form Journalists to 'stand in the and major in Communications up? Remember those promises you made while throwing back a and reform our thoughts and try to communi­ gap' (Ezekiel 22:30) and be with a concentration in Journal­ glass of sparkling grape juice? With all of the fuss of a new semes­ cate and make sense of the world." "watchmen' for our society. ism, I didn't really have any idea ter starting up, most of us have probably forgotten the commit­ I believe God placed that desire in my heart. God's fingerprints and foot­ what to choose as a minor. Nothing ments we made on New Year's Eve or some other time over break. I'm excited to see how He uses it for His glory. prints are on everything that dianabell Interested me as much as journal­ Many have theories as to why New Year's resolutions always fall, As much as I love writing and think that it's exists." Christian Journalists ism. I felt lucky to know what I was hence they no longer make them, or excuses as to why Christians my gift, I've never taken it as seriously as I need to inform a lost public of that. going to major in. A lot of my friends have gone shouldn't participate in the tradition of resolution making. I have probably should. It goes on to say that, "The ultimate Justifi­ from one major to another. to agree with my hometown youth pastor who said that we should Just recently, I've thought about what a cation of an evangelical press is the illumina­ I had always wanted to take a youth class. I all take the opportunity to better ourselves, our walk with Christ powerful thing writing really is. I always knew tion of God's Word and of its demands upon had just never had the room in my schedule to and make commitments that will make us better Christians. We it was a powerful way to express my feelings our generation." take one. I finally had room in my schedule to don't have to wait until New Year's Eve to finallycommi t to what­ and emotions. I probably communicate best The mission statement finished up with a take Youth 201 last semester and am taking ever God has laid on our hearts, but If there is one pagan tradition through writing. story of how Dr. Henry asked the Evangelical Youth 301 this semester. I absolutely loved that Christians should encourage, making New Year's resolutions I guess I never really realized how big a Press Association In 1984, "Who trembles these classes. I wish I had known earlier that I should be one of them. A fallen humanity striving to be better? In responsibility Christian Journalists have. And when God goes to press?" He answered his wanted to be a youth minor. the words of Martha Stewart, "It's a good thing." how big a need there is for more of them. own question. "Nobody trembles." I'm wondering how God is going to put my True, without Christ, being a good person can't get anyone any­ I heard about a program called the World An explanation is given on its Web site, two Interests together. I would love to work in where on the eternal ladder, but becoming interested in how one Journalism Institute and was just completely www.wji.com. "Today, almost 20 years later, a ministry setting using my writing somehow. can be a better person leads many to church and In search of the blown away by it They train Christian Jour­ there is not only no trembling, there is no Maybe at Focus on the Family or a youth ultimate goodness—Cod. nalists to fill the void in the secular media. It's noticing when the Christian journalist goes to organization...I'm excited to see how God is Also, there are plenty of Web sites that e-mail its subscribers the first program that IVe ever heard of that is press. The World Journalism Institute, along going to use me and privileged that He uses reminders of their New Year's resolutionsan d send them useful doing this. They take it so seriously. Journal- with other quality Journalism programs, can ordinary people to do His work. Information and links to help them achieve their goals. What would happen if I registered with the resolution to be more Christ- like? Someone working for that Web site would have to do the research on what it means to be more Christ-like, how I can A classic story of opposites attract achieve this and then e-mail it to me. It's a new semester, whether you are Itching to be walking across In the beginning Lucy and Ricky ruled the Johanna: So Trad, how does ttjeel to be on Ity. the stage In May to begin a new life or are finally adjusting to the LU dominion of odd-couple dynamic duos. Then the homestretch, preparing for the eternally- Traci: Huh? Were you talking to me?...oh environment In which God has placed you. If you didn't make a came Batman and Robin and soon followed binding contract that joins you to another per­ yes, wedding planning (Traci reflects). Jjust resolution on New Year's Eve, make one now. God gives us a fresh Pinky and the Brain. This semester brings a son, a man no less...eww. (Johanna notes the ujant everything really short and simple. I just start every morning. horse of a different color. presence of Wes Rickards in the room). want to be married...among other things. Do Think Are meets ice, peanut butter meets Traci: After Jive years of dating, it's about you really think it's worth $50 just to shake Dr. pickle between two slices of time! Seri­ FalweWs hand? I think I have paid plenty to bread and youVe got the ously, I can't —T.L the man over three and a half years. cutest version of Siskel and think of any­ Johanna: OK the things I could say. I Ebert ever produced.. .Traci one else I'd refrain. Dr. FalweH Is worth $50.1 mean, think Lawson and Johanna Price. rather run of all the hands Dr. Falwell has shaken over Thought of the week: Traci, the established edi­ this race with the years. Therefore, by shaking his hand, I tor of Opinion /Commentary and I can't have technically shaken the hand of Larry Lamps shaped like a human foot were exchanged by section, claims the title of watt to get King, Larry Flynt, Larry the cucumber, pick a die ancient Romans as New Year's gifts^in the belief quiet intellectual, future Mrs. started. The Larry, any Larry. But back to more relevant they could prevent missteps Jeremy Hitt (call her if you real world, is Issues. Any words ofwarningfor the new edi­ during die coming year need a "Hitt man") and protec­ what IJind tor on the block, besides stay clear of allpeople (Ripley's Believe It or Not). tor of the common good. scary. named after ocean sealtfe? Sidekick novice Johanna Johanna: Traci: Relax, go with the flow. You are a takes charge of upkeep of the Touching, duck, young grasshopper. Let things roll off excuse me Batmobile while using every your back. Don't expect perfection (Johanna's while 1 wipe opportunity to persecute the nose crinkles), the Champion" Is a work In a tear (sigh, assistant sports editor. A sharp johannaprice, tracilawson progress (thanks Com-S 234). gag)- tongue and quick wit are her Johanna: lean be a duck...quack, quack, SMaMBMBlBMBlBMBJMBMBJBJBlBMBMBMBlBMgMBJBllsl Traci: How is your sanity holding up so far 1 weapons of choice. Aflack! Butfor nowTracl,the world awaits. In with a new editorship at the Champion, an With graduation looming In the near need of our mastery, our skill our irrepress- Internship at WSET and managing the Corns /~>ti The Liberty • Policies months, our two superheroes prepare to take able beauty (evil laugh). lab? The Champion encourages on the "enemy" (aka-the real world). Traci In unison: Until next Issue young Champi­ stands strong while frantically searching for a community members to sub Johanna: Sanity? Was lever aqualnted ons, good semester to all. 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Miaati*^^^ JANUARY 22, 2002 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page 5 picks of the week • 1/25 Gilbert and Sultan Players' HMS Pinafore. • Beauty and the Beast An Academy of Music Preview of New York Gilbert and The animated Disney classic returns bigger than before. The Sullivan Players' HMS Pinafore. At the E.C. Glass Auditorium. remastered favorite can be seen at the Imax Dome & Call 846-8499 for more Information. Planetarium In Richmond. Tickets are $10. Call 800-659- 1727. • 1/29 Babcock Season. The Richmond Ballet presents the Babcock Season. It will be • 1/25-26 Monster Truck Challenge and Thrill Show. held at the Babcock Fine Arts Center at Sweet Briar College. The Salem Civic Center welcomes these monster trucks that 7:30 p.m. Call 381-6120 for information. are sure to thrill the young and old alike. Call 540-375-3004 for ticket information.

find a gym tbaf 5 itftfttfoK yw [opkiD§ for soiDctliiog By Lindsay Bryan, reporter According to Junior Carrie Pankake, Holiday House Gold's Gym has large weight training and florists). You can Getting In shape plagues the priority list cardio areas, an aerobic room, childcare, get a semester of many students, particularly at the begin­ saunas and tanning beds available to its pass for $20. to do ft]is senxsfer? ning of a new semester. People want to start members. The flat rate Is $36 a month, Classes are the semester strong with dally devotions, but they offer discounts under the (Jeck oflt wfief J5fafa)t life ties pleooed. actually reading assigned homework, eat­ student plan. When asked ing healthy foods and developing a steady what makes Gold's Gym workout routine. The campus gym more appealing than other upgrades Its facilities last year to accommo­ gyms, Pankake said, "The Feb 3—Super Bowl Party at David's Place, 6 p.m. date the students' fitness fervor, but some staff is really down to earth, Come watch the game (or just the commercials) with individuals see working out as a time to and It's only about five min­ all of your closest friends in David's Place on a huge temporarily break away from campus, utes away from LU on 29 screen with some free snacks! homework or stress. south." Lynchburg may not be "night-life" Courtside Is another popu­ friendly, but it certainly offers a variety of lar fitness facility with stu­ Feb 5, 12 & 26—Trip to Wintergreen Ski Resort-leav­ options for serious gym-goers. "I am a mem­ dents. "It's got just about every­ ing at 3:30 p.m. The cost is $39 for the lift ticket and ber of Newfltness Gym for Women located at thing you can think of with the $26 for rentals. A beginner lesson is included, which if the Tlmberlake Plaza about 10 minutes exception of a pool: you are like me, you'll need. J from LU," junior LeeAnn Blsulca said. They tennis courts, allowed me to transfer my $250 a year mem­ racquetball bership to my hometown over Christmas courts, Nautilus Feb 8—Coffee House at 11:30 p.m. in the Schilling break and the summer. I love the fact that I equipment. You Center, tickets $2. don't have to Join a separate gym at home name it," senior Mike while my membership here goes to waste. Garvin said. Feb 16—Winter Jam Concert (Newsboys and New They have lots of locations across the nation Garvin began working Song) at 7 p.m. where students are able to transfer their there early in October of last member­ ' year. He explained that Feb 22—Band Night at David's Place at 7 p.m. Come p ships.' Courtside offers two types offered of memberships. A gold member­ on Mondays at 9 hear your favorite Liberty band play in David's Place. ship costs $52 a month and gives the mem­ p.m., Wednesdays at 4 p.m. (leavingyou ber free reign of all the facilities. A silver time to get to church), and Thursdays at 7 March 27—Lincoln Brewster Praise and Worship membership is $38 a month, but a silver p.m. The classes are taught by Elizabeth member must obtain permission before David who is a certified aerobics instructor. Concert, 7:30 p.m. using the tennis, racquetball or basketball If you need some help getting started get courts. With their LU ID, students can pur­ your roommates or people on your hall to April 6—Cherry Blossom Festival DC Trip. Usually chase a sliver membership for only $30 a come with you. This will both give you com­ about $5 to reserve your seat on the bus. You will get month. pany while you are working out and will it back when you get to D.C. so you have money for The YMCA, TUF's and other gyms are keep you accountable to someone who will lunch or snacks or whatever. also options, but Gold's Gym, Courtside make sure you do it. and the Newfltness Gym for Women Freshmen, there Is no reason to gain seem to be the most popular among LU that "freshman 15." Upperclassmen, the April 13—Jars of Clay & Jennifer Knapp Concert. students. "freshman 15" should not be gained annu­ Another way to get In shape without ally. Make this semester a time to stay on For more information call Student Life at ext. 2131 or joining a gym is kickboxing. Classes the ball and really get in shape. Explore check out their Web site at are offered in the wrestling room in local gyms and start working on that Spring Schilling (second floor above the break body now. http://www.Uberty.edu/campus/studentlife/mdex.cfm Engaged? Want the Jay and Joe: lighting up the airwaves By Lee Ann Livesay, Life! editor which is played every night around midnight. The song's title is "Do Your Feet Hurt" by MXPX. "It was Initially dedicated to Liberty has a new sound on Tuesday nights. From 11 an unnamed Individual and quickly became a favorite of not p.m. until 1 a.m., "The 11th hourwith Jay and Joe" airs on only Joe and I, but also the listeners," Sholes said. "And has world to know? 90.9, The Light, educating Liberty students about different became a tradition." Padron says the 11 th Hour Love Song kinds of music that are "out there." The music featured on is something that he looks forward to in the show. For just $5, you can have your engagement the show is "modern rock with a little hip-hop According to Padron, the show was tossed in," Jay Sholes, one of the show's dee inspired by his co-host Jay, who loves announced in the Champion in our special Jays said. They play music from bands like rock music and Radiol!, an online Christ­ P.O.D., East West, Spoken, Justified ian rock music site. Both Padron and Valentine's issue on Feb. 5. Pictures must be and Llfehouse. Sholes desire for Christians to know submitted to the Champion Joe Padron, the show's other deejay, about some of the "great Christian was already doing a radio show for his music out there," Padron said. "It doesn't office (DH 1035) by Jan. 29. COMS 399 practicum, and when the see much air time on a regular Christian If you have an especially cre­ time slot following it opened up, station. We try to format our show along the Padron and Sholes decided to give It a lines of a RadloU show. It's up-to-date music, with some ative, interesting or funny try. Sholes had some past experience as a old school too." deejay, besides being very Interested in both music and in Radio and music is something that both of the hosts engagement story, let us radio, so Padron gave a CD to Jamie Hall, the station man­ enjoy doing. "I started off doing radio because I needed it for know! Pick up a form from ager, who allowed Sholes to join Padron on air. a practicum, but now Jay and I do it for the love, well, maybe Both deejays are graduates of Liberty and are presently not for love, but for fun," Padron said. one of the bulletin boards working on their MBA's. Sholes works as a graduation coor­ Well, whether for love of music or just for the love of fun, around campus. >• dinator in the Registrar's Office of Liberty. Padron Is a grad­ the 11 th Hour is definitely a hit with it's listeners. "It's pretty uate assistant in the sports information office. enjoyable. I enjoy the music they play and the dialogue, the Featured on the show is the 11th Hour "Love Song," way they mix it up," junior Josh King said.

leeannlivesay etc., so I had to get a different job. And I found one working and church, I had nothing tod o besides hanging out with my friends, there's Just not a that's not so bad. I work at a hotel as a front desk sitting at home not doing a whole lot After last whole tot tod o around here. clerk, which means 1 don't do a whole lot and get semester, that was great I needed a few days to Now, since school has started and all of my Is there life in Lynchburg?? paid for it The negative part of it Is that I have to chill, but that's what I had done over the break as friends are back in Lynchburg, IVe found lots more work third shift on weekends and I can't hang out well. I needed something to do, so I worked on my things to do. I went to Movies 10 three nights last wjth my friends when I have to be at work. resume, getting it ready to be sent to various week. I think the problem in Lynchburg may not be I decided that after IMng In dorms for three years, Now, I'm sure that at this point you are places where I would like a Job, but there that there's nothing to do, but in that there was no In addition to this past summer where I lived in the wondering what this has to do with the just wasn't a whole lot else form e to do. one for me to do anything with. Which makes com­ dorms at Catholic University In Washington. D.C, title. Well, I'll tellyou . So, basically, the entire two weeks that plete sense. that I was through with dorm life. Of course, the fact Bills don't stop coming because it's I was In Lynchburg before school started But why then Is it that my friends and I always that this summer I lived on the fourth floor of a huge Christmas. I still had to pay rent, utili­ were spent working, and I worked about end up hanging out at my house or going toMovie s castle/dorm with no elevator and no air conditioning ties, phone, cable, etc., over the break. 50 hours each of the two weeks, and 10 to watch whatever might be showing?-Because, 1 In a city that was built on top of a swamp where the So, in order topa y foral l of this, I came generally wasted time. As my room­ guess, It's fun. 1 mean, Lynchburg Isn't known for average temperature during the summer Is 100 back toLynchbur g early. My parents mates and I have way too many movies it's night life, but my friends and I always end up degrees, didn't affect my decision at alL very well may have given me money to at our house, I watched quite a few of having all kinds of fun no matter what we do. So, I found a couple of Liberty girls who needed a cover it, but I thought that I'd be a big those. 1 cleaned the house some. So, I guess this means that whether or not you third roommate and decided to move in. And, as Ed girl and do it myself. I arrived But I didn't do anything think there is something to do In Lynchburg is Gomes had so graciously given me permission the back in Lynchburg a couple much while I was back that based on your perception of it And how easily semester before to move off, I was set. of days after Christmas required leaving the house. entertained you are. 1 am rather easily entertained In order to sustain my freedom, I had to face a and went back towork . Now, part of this was and try to have fun no matter what I'm doing, so price. Ever heard, "there's no such thing as a free For the first week or because after coming finding stuff to do in Lynchburg is not always that lunch?" Yeah, well, this definitely applied In my so, 1 was home by home from work every day, hard. I'm content chilling at my house with a bunch case. In order to live oft campus, a definite positive myself. My roommates 1 didn't feel like doing any­ of my friendsmakin g dinner, watching movies and for me, I had to deal with the negaUve, I had to get a had also gone home for thing, but another part Is occasionally playing ball outside with some of the different job. I had worked In the Registrar's Office Christmas and weren't because I only know a few kids in my neighborhood. Lynchburg can be great as a work-study forsevera l semesters, but I could back yet. So, for the people who live In Lynch­ fun, you Just have tofin d the right people and be not make enough to pay rent, utilities, cable, phone, first few days, between burg, and unless It's Just creative! THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page 6 JANUARY 22, 2002 Rookies pacing Flames basketball Flames struggle over break By Chris Humphreys, reporter the break on Jan. 8. Eisen­ week, Stagaitiene scored 15 trout Is the second leading points all of which came on By John FareL sports edtor However, only against Air Force also trailing their opponents Liberty University basket­ scorer on the team with a 9.3 three-point field goals. Stagai­ was the game close down the shooting 62-percent compared ball players have captured five points per game average. tiene averages 5.1 points per Although the conference sea­ stretch, as the Flames trailed by with 72-percent by their opposi­ of the last six Big South rookie Eisentrout also leads the game and Is second on the son Is Just underway, the Lib­ three with Just under seven tion. of the week awards, a period Flames with 37 three-point team with 35 assists. erty Flames men's basketball minutes to go. In all the games The slow start has also hurt that began Dec. 17 and ended field goals. "She Is an excellent free team has already eclipsed last the Flames have averaged the Flames in the rankings. Last with the most recent "He is Just a great shooter. throw shooter and a three- season's total number of losses, around 21 turnovers, with no season they finished 275 out of announcement that came on He is a team player and he point threat. She sees the floor and at 3-15 their conference player—with the exception 325 teams. This season they are Jan. 14. knows his contribution to the so well and Is a good passer. schedule is Just getting under­ being Mats Persson who Is aver­ currently ranked 321 In the The men's team earned the team is shooting the ball," She really helps us at the point way. aging Just seven minutes a same poll. Wlnthrop and Rad­ honor twice and the women's coach Mel Hankinson said of guard and two guard posi­ Going into Christmas break game— having more assists ford are currently ranked high­ team has earned the award Eisentrout. tions," coach Carey Green the team's record stood at 1-7, than turnovers. est among Big South teams at each of the last three times it "As he learns the system he said. with its lone win coming against The Flames have also strug­ 243 and 229 respectively. has been given by the Big Is only going to get belter," The following week, Jan. 7, Division III opponent Shenan­ gled from the field, South Conference. Hankinson continued. Stephanie Walker, a 5-8 fresh­ doah University. Since then It with their top three Travis Eisentrout, a 6-foot, Three different Lady Flames man guard from Richmond, hasn't gotten much better. The scorers, Caldwell, 185 pound freshman guard won the three rookies of the Va., won the award. Walker Flames have gone 2-8 with wins Eisentrout, and from Berlin, Pa., earned the week awards. On Dec. 17 leads the team In scoring at over Big South foe, Coastal Car­ Okotle, averaging 38- honor twice during the Daina Stagaitiene, a 5-11 9.8 points a game, and olina and Tusculum. percent shooting. Tops stretch— Eisentrout received freshman guard from Alytus, according to Green, Is the "It's bad enough for these in field goal percentage the award on consecutive Lithuania, won the award for quickest player on the team. kids going into the league hav­ are Philip Ward and weeks. The first came on Dec. her play against Hampton. In Green described Walker as ing played the schedule they've David Watson who 17 and the following came over the Flames' only game of the "explosive offensively" and played.. .now going Into the combine to shoot said, "Walker is a very good league, they're not going to get a aiound 61-percent athlete and a slasher to the reprieve because the league is from the field. How­ basket. She is a great one-on- so experienced. Now the good ever, they've taken just one player." thing about It Is that they're 113 shots combined. Aft- IRQ ' 11 This past week, Jan. 14., youth and next year lots of folks From three-point tiMI""' Kristal Tharp , a 5-11 fresh­ lose a ton of people. They're range the Flames have 1 man forward from Chillicothe, going to look a whole lot better improved from last Ohio, was named rookie of the next year," Hankinson said. season, but their oppo­ week by the Big South. Tharp Aside from the Flames three nents still make nearly averaged 7.7 points and 4.0 wins, many of the losses have double the number per • '*^H rebounds in the three victories looked the same for the Flames, game and at a higher the Flames recorded the previ­ as the deficits have been percentage, including ous week. Tharp is averaging between 15-25 points. In four of four games In which •fV] 7.1 points a game for the sea­ the games over break the opponents hit more than JOHN FISHER son. Flames have actually won either 10. At the free throw C010 THE HOOP— Vmceitt Okotie bests Have gmfttCnffl line the Flames are Wk. "She is an extremely good the first or the second half. Winthrop defenders en route to a layup. ?1U . outside shooter with tremen­ dous range. She has a scorer's mentality and sometimes you W'Basketball: Sets back Winthrop, 74-64 -* ntafk l \l really need someone who Is !-'r>^: ' "*W. • !-;BIU m ^ willing to take shots," Green intermission— but could not them without a win in confer­ • ii said of Tharp. Continued from page 8 carry the same touch into the ence play and sends Its record : Green continued his praise final 20 minutes. back to 4-12. ,"* ^H HK ^ * Coming up big for the Lady of Tharp by saying, "If they are Winthrop went cold in the The two teams will square Eagles in a losing effort were off for a rematch on Feb. 7, 1 in a zone and she's in the latter half of the game, shoot­ Kia Bell, who came off the ing l.l-of-37 (.297 percent), this time in Lynchburg. game she is going to bust them bench to score 17 points and which failed to have an answer Liberty plays its next game wide open." 10 assists and Janette / for Liberty's .625 shooting clip against High Point on \fv^ 1 The future looks bright for Arrington, who added 14 in the second half. Thursday night, a game that these freshmen. Hankinson points. ^^.^ &•" """ i ft Wt "g The victory gives the Lady will be held in the Vines Center 1 * said of Eisentrout, "The most During the first half of the Flames their sixth straight win at 6 p.m., an undercard con­ exciting thing about him Is his game, Winthrop bested Liberty and improves LU's record to test that will come before each with hot shooting— the Lady ' best years are ahead of him." 10-6, with a 4-0 mark in Big school's respective men's Eagles had a .480 shooting Green said of Stagaitiene, South Conference play. teams face off at 8:30. w percentage heading into the { Walder and Tharp, "I'm thank­ Winthrop's defeat leaves / ful they all chose Liberty

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Call us today to place your classified ad. JANUARY 22, 2002 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page 7 Track & Field team competes at LC By Dominic Sasso, reporter • In the 55-meter sprints Sam Brunt made son won his heat in the 400-meter dash. it to all the way to the finals in the 55- Christina Henry took fourth over all In the The indoor track and field team went to meters, but was unable to finish due to 55-meters sprints. Lynchburg College to compete against ath­ injury. "Although we did not have our best per­ letes from North Carolina A&T, Norfolk Gulfaly Chrlstolln and Lawrence Johnson formances I feel it was a good start for the State, and Virginia State last Friday. —" new year. Now I feel we have some­ Local colleges from North Carolina, u ..We are looking forward thing to build on for the indoor sea­ and central Virginia competed at the to tearing up the track for son. I thank God that we don't have event. any major injuries, and we are looking Liberty's men's track team swept the this season. forward to tearing up the track for long Jump event with Chad Wilson. He -Junior sprinter Lawrence Johnson this season," Lawrence Johnson, a won the longjump with 24 feet 4 Junior from Virginia Beach, Va., said. inches. Liberty did not stop with first Next week the Liberty track team place at all. Sam Brunt placed second, 11travel s to UNC-Chapel Hill to compete Nick Anderson was third, Kevin Octave won their respective heat in the 55-meter. agalnst teams in the ACC. fourth, and Lawrence Johnson placed a Tessa Sturgill placed seconnd overall in the JOHN FISHER respectable eighth place in the longjump. 55-meter hurtles. Freshman Rlcardo John- CLEAR IT — Three Liberty runners hurdle their way to thefinish line . Baseball announces 2003 recruiting class By Kyle Adams, reporter before summer. complement the team's young while posting an ERA of 1.05. sp#rtsupdate Faced with the daunting pitching staff. The Flames' coaching staff The Liberty baseball team possibility of having to replace First baseman Josh Carter has high hopes for Thompson hopes to build on their recent as many as seven starters from of Hagerstown, Md., will com­ and expects him to adjust Compiled from various wire services success with the signing of six a 2002 lineup dominated by pete immediately for playing quickly to the college game. new recruits for the 2003 sea­ upperclassmen, coach Dave time. At 6-5 and 210 pounds, Junior college transfers son. The Flames have already Pastors stressed the Flames he already has the physical Jeremy Boles and J.T Surles signed three high school need to land some solid posi­ tools to contribute both offen­ will add experience to the seniors along with three trans­ tion players. The coaching sively and defensively. After Flames outfield, and are Parcells says 'not interested' fers out of junior college, and staff feels that this upcoming three years of high school expected to compete immedi­ are interested in recruiting two class of recruits will provide baseball, Carter has blasted 17 ately for positions left vacant to coaching offer or three more quality athletes everyday talent in the field to home runs and has hit at an by seniors Marcus Maringola average of .513 for his career. and Steve Baker. Boles trans­ Phillip Laurent comes to fers to Liberty after two years The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, fresh from firinghea d coach Tony Liberty from Springfield, 111. at Young Harris Junior College Dungy, tried to make a deal with former Jets head coach Bill Par- He will be counted on to pro­ in Ga., where he hit .378, cells. For months the rumors have swirled that a deal was Immi­ vide an explosive left-handed drove in 24 runs and led the nent for Parcells to take the Bucs toth e next level. However to the bat for the Flames after seeing conference with 37 stolen surprise of everyone Including the Bucs, Parcells has officially said, action as a pitcher, first base­ bases in his freshman season. "No, thank you." man and outfielder In high Surles comes to Liberty Some say it may be because of his family and others say he school. Laurent has posted an from Fort Walton Beach.Fla., thinks he can get Into the Hall of Fame and that accepting the Job impressive. 591 career batting after spending two productive may hurt his chances. average along with 31 home years as a right fielder at runs through his first three Okaloosa-Walton Community seasons at Calvary Acadeny. College. Jordan makes return to Laurent's high school coach Is A third junior college trans­ former Flame and White Sox fer making his way to Liberty is Windy City infielder Doug Brady. infielder BenWilllams, also out The lone pitcher in the of Young Harris Junior College. Michael Jordan made an emotional return home to Chicago last group is Phillip Thompson of As a high school senior, Saturday, but this time in Washington blue. Given a three minute Ringgold, Va. A lean 6-5 Williams was drafted by the ovation at the start of the game, Jordan was remembered by the righthander, Thompson Joins Seattle Mariners, but instead fans for the six championships that he brought toth e city and not the Flames after a standout opted for Junior college where the fact that he now plays for the Wizards. career at Dan River High he was a Second Team All- Jordan and most current Bulls players are In agreement that he School. Thompson earned first Region selection. In his fresh­ can take a game over at anytime. However, Bulls forward Ron All-Piedmont District honors man season at Young Harris, Artest has made some negative comments about how he can shut after a junior season in which Williams drove in 57 runs in down Jordan. he compiled an 8-3 record. 56 games while hitting .368 Jordan only scored 16 points and committed a career-high nine JOHN FISHER Thompson also struck out 51 with eight home runs. CURVE— Sophomore pitcher Nat Ogborne and the rest of the Liberty turnovers but the Wizards still won, 77-69; Artest scored 14. The batters in 68 innings of work baseball team will be joined by standout recruits for the 2003 season. Wizards' win was its 19th of the season, matching its total fromlas t year.

"Rodman Jr." finds home

Leon Smith signed a 10-day contract with the slumping Atlanta Hawks this week. Smith was heralded to be the next Dennis Rod­ man after the Dallas Mavericks drafted him in the firstroun d in 1999. Smith had some emotional problems after his girlfriend broke up with him. According to CNNSI.com, Smith was arrested on one occasion, passed out on the floor after attempting to commit suicide by taking more than 250 painkillers. At the time of his arrest, he was wearing green war paint on his face and toldth e offi­ cers that he was an "Indian and was fighting Columbus." He was released by the Mavs soon after without playing in a game and has since gone through a long road back to the NBA. The 6-10 Smith played In the CBA where he averaged 18 points and 15.3 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are looking for some spark to rectify their dismal season and they hope Smith can fill that role. Smith played nine minutes in his NBA debut last Thursday night scoring two points and grabbing three rebounds during a 94- 91 loss against the Chicago Bulls. Cuban's restraint crisis

The NBA fined the Dallas Mavericks' owner Mark Cuban we throw all kinds of $500,000 this past week. He received this finewhe n he stated that a particular referee" was not fit to run a Dairy Queen." Cuban made these remarks In response to what he thought were [obstacles] at you, some questionable calls late in a game. David Stern, the NBA com­ missioner, was not amused at these comments and quickly slapped Cuban with the largest fine toa n Individual in sports history. tuition isn't one of them. Cuban, who is a 42-year-old billionaire, Just shrugged the fine off in an ESPN interview and plans tocontinu e supporting his team. Cuban later added," The only way that I will think of chang­ ing would be If my comments hurt the teamo r my actions became Sheer cliffs, rope bridges, final exams. With obstacles like these in your way, bigger than the team." tuition's the last thing you should have to worry about. But if you qualify, you can

get a 2- or 3-year Army ROTC scholarship that'll help make life easier over the long; Charlotte to lose buzz?

haul. Talk to your U.S. Army ROTC representative. And get a leg up on your future. After a long search, the Charlotte Hornets seem to have struck a deal with the state of Louisiana to relocate its franchise to New Orleans, pending the approval of the NBA ARMY ROTC Unlike any other college course you can take. The Hornets have attempted to leave Charlotte because of dwin­ dling attendance and revenue, and the city's refusal to provide for a new arena. In New Orleans, a state-of-the-art arena can be made "NBA ready" soon. This also marks the third time since 1979— the year the Jazz left for Utah— that the city has tried tolan d an NBA fran­ chise, as it has failed to get the Timberwolves In 1994 and the Griz­ zlies last year. Fifteen of 29 NBA owners must agree to the move, and also must pass through the Louslana state legislature. The League is hoping that a deal could be finalized by late April. If everything is approved, the Hornets could begin play In New Orleans as early as October. Champioipionn A WOMEN'S B'BALL 1/25-26 Blue Heaven T&F > 1/24 vs. High Point, 6:00 Rumble, Chapel Hill, N.C.JBA p.m. > 1/26 at Radford, 7:00 p.m. MEN'S B'BALL 1/24 vs. High Point, 8:30 p.m. 1/26 at Radford, 4:00 p.m. JANUARY 22, 2002 • PAGE 8 Ladorty Flamess dow n Winthrop Liberty comes from behind to post its sixth farel straight victory

NCAA RUMBLE By Wes Rkkards, asst. sports ed. Following its come-from-behlnd vic­ A lot has happened In sports since tory against Winthrop last Saturday, the I my last column over a month ago. In I college football Miami won the Lady Flames sent a message to the 1 National Championship over Nebraska teams of the Big South. l In one of the most lopsided title games Katie Feenstra's back. | you'll ever see. Although no one Playing in only her second game of | should be surprised based on the BCS the season, Feenstra scored 18 points, criteria for picking the title game. Including acruclalelghtasthe game There was no way Nebraska was winding down. deserved to be playing, based simply Trailing by nine at the half and by as on the fact that they were blown out • by Colorado Just a few weeks prior. many as 12, Liberty clawed Its way back * Oregon, which put on a strong show­ into the game before ultimately posting a ing In its bowl game, a 38-16 thrash- 74-64 win over its host, the Winthrop lng of Colorado, would have been a Lady Eagles. | much better contender But, as we all A19-5 run capitalized by a three- k know, the only real fair way of picking pointer from Laura Rollyson put the |l a national champion is a playoff for- Lady Flames back In the game in its 1 mat, which, may or may not, ever waning minutes. The Lady Eagles later | happen. tied the game at 63 with 2:01 remaining It would certainly be much more by a dramatic three-pointer fromTawan- | Intriguing than the formula we have I now. As it Is, the teamsjust sit . derWhlttington. 1 around for three or fourweek s after Winthrop would only manage to score I their final game waiting to play In a one more point for the remainder of the bowl, so the playoff format probably contest, which was dominated by the > wouldn't have to extend the seasoa play of the 6-8 Feenstra. Also, an eight-team playoff elimf- Feenstra converted on four clutch nates problems like the ones this year free throws during the Lady Flames' next I with BYU, which was undefeated until two possessions and put back a missed £ late in the season and left out of the f BSC because of its "cupcake" sched­ free throw to give Liberty a slx-polnt lead ule. with 52 seconds remaining. Which brings me to my next Winthrop, who built Its lead on the ; point—Steve Spurrier and the Florida long-range shot (shooting 13-for-26 for Gators. Spurrier takes a lot of flack for the game, Including a 7-for-12 clip In the I pounding small schools and for occa­ first half), failed to net any in the final sionally running up the score. But minute as the game drew to a close. j playing in the SEC he can afford a few; Feenstra's 18 points led all scorers; I of those games because that's by far she also grabbed six rebounds, had two § the toughest conference in college I football. Just look at what the Gators blocks and shot a perfect slx-for-slx clip i did to ACC champion Maryland, 56- from me free throw line. Crystal Peace 23. Spurrier may be able to succeed at contributed 16 points for the Lady •; the college game, but how will he do Flames, and reigning rookie of the week, I now that he Is the new coach of the KristalTharp added 10. Redskins? JOHN FISHER Some say his wide-open brand of Please see W'BASKETBALL, page 6 THE AIR UP THERE- Junior Meribeth Feenstra engages in a dogfight for the basketball against Virginia Tech earlier this year. football is like the Bills run and shoot offense of the early and mid 90s that took them to four Super Bowls, but others say It will never work in today's ; game. Back to Maryland, aside from the "More experienced" Eagles rout Flames fact that they were blown out In the Orange Bowl it's been a great year In By John Farel, sports editor ence and their overall athleticism sports for the University—an Orange and toughness takeover the game," Hankinson said. ! Bowl and Final 4 all within 12 After picking up its first conference ;i months. Not to mention the fact that The Flames shot Just 29 percent win at Coastal Carolina on Jan. 14, from the field in the first half, but its basketball team will no doubt fln- the Liberty Flames carried the momen­ I ish In at least the top 10 this season. kept the game close thanks to 11 tum Into Saturday night's home con­ points from Caldwell and seven from ; They'll also be In the running forth e test against the defending Big South I ACC championship, even though Vincent Okotle. Champion Winthrop Eagles. Though leading by eight, they've had problems with Duke In Unfortunately for the Flames, they ; recent history (blowing alO-polnt lead Winthrop played poorly In the first were unable to sustain the momentum half, shooting just 36 percent and 2- with 1:30 during last season and a for long. After taking an early lead, I 22-pointlead in the Final 4). In its 12 from three-point range. several Winthrop runs, keyed by a full- Winthrop's second half onslaught ; most recent contest Duke won pretty court press, left the Flames quickly in convincingly after a close first half, was largely due to its defense, which the dust. Winthrop had an eight point held Caldwell scoreless and Okotle which Included an unbelievable 25 lead at the half, but the second half lead changes. to Just two second half points. "They was a different story as the Eagles keyed on Chris, you could see that In addition to Maryland. I see four built a 20 and eventually 30-polnt lead during the game...that means either other ACC teams going to the on Its way to an 81-48 victory. Rob or Torln have to pick up that Tournament this year UVa, Duke, Flames Coach Mel Hankinson slack and that really has not been Wake and NC State. Yes, NC State, described the game as a matchup of their role," Hankinson said. which hasn't seen an NCAA tourna­ "youth versus experience." ment since the days of Jim Vatvano. In addition, the Winthrop pres­ "Experience, Just physically wore sure forced 25 Flames' turnovers The Pack is 4-2 and off to its best down youth," Hankinson said. start In years. Notice, UNC Is not including a combined 11 by point- Winthrop's roster consists of three guards J.R. Nicholas and Caldwell. included for obvious reasons. They All-Conference players, plus last sea­ have a slew of losses to Inferior teams, "Your two point guards have 11 son's Rookie of the Year. "1 think they turnovers; that's a sure formula for and they were nearly beaten by have at least nine returners, we have Binghamton. Not only will they miss failure," Hankinson said. "They made nine new players," Hankinson said. up their mind to press us the whole the NCAAs for the first time In over 20 Despite the decided experience edge years, but they will finish last In the game and wear those guys down. for Winthrop, back-to-back blocks by Plus, they're very quick." ACC, behind Clemson, FSU and Philip Ward and a three-pointer by Georgia Tech. However, it was more than Just Chris Caldwell the Flames had the defense, the Eagles finally began Clemson or FSU are probably the crowd roaring and a 12-7 lead five connecting on their three-point best of the rest In the ACC, and 1 say minutes into the game. However, shots, knocking down eight in the that knowing that Clemson lost to Winthrop responded with an 11-2 run second half. Winthrop's three-point Winthrop, which will probably win the to take an 18-14 lead, which they barrage was well-balanced as four Big South for the fourth straight sea­ would not relinquish. With five min­ players finished with two treys. son. Winthrop has started out slow, utes to go in the half the Flames cut "When they played Radford...they but they are beginning to peak. One the lead to two, at 24-22, but they were missing shots. Tonight they surprise has been the 5-0 start of would get no closer. Winthrop scored were making those shots," UNC-Ashevllle, which had Just three 10 of the final 14 to take an eight- Hankinson said. wins entering conference play. point lead into the half. However, 1 do expect It to be Radford The loss dropped the Flames to 1 - "I thought our guys fought really 3 In the Big South and 3-15 overall. and Winthrop once again battling It hard In the first half. You could feel JOHN FISHER out come March. Winthrop improved to 2-1 In the con­ the Intensity of their (Winthrop) experi­ ference and 7-8 overall. STRONG LIKE A BULL- Senior David Watson powers his way to the hoop against JMU.