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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 2002 -- 2003 by an authorized administrator of Scholars Crossing. For more information, please contact [email protected]. LIBERTY UNIVERSITY • LYNCHBURG, VA TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2002 INSIDE LU Law School takes shape • TRAVELLING MAN: Actor Fred Morsell portrays abolitionist By Rhiannon Berry, assistant news editor the newly appointed dean of the School of Law, Borek ers like the University of Virginia," he said. Frederick Douglass Friday in a one- will take the steps necessary to get classes scheduled in Students will attend classes in the afternoon and man play. See page 3. Plans have been made and the details are being August. Also working on the project are Dr. David night in the DeMoss Learning Center. This will provide worked out to start the Liberty University School of Beck, associate dean of graduate studies, Dr. Ed Hind- the space needed without causing scheduling conflicts • NEW AUTHOR: English professor Law, the first professional school at LU. The school, son, assistant to the chancellor, Ernie Rogers, adminis­ with undergraduate classes. Dr. Karen slated to open in the fall of 2003, is designed to train trative support, and other members of the LU staff. LU has received a lot of positive feedback from the Swallow Christians in the field of law. Attorneys Mat Staver and Jerry Falwell, Jr. will serve public, including those looking for a position at LU, Prior has At present, LU students wishing to go into law must as the first two members of the advisory committee, according to Borek. "Many are seeking positions...pro- just written pursue further education at other colleges and univer­ which will eventually have 10 -15 members. fessors elsewhere," he said. He also noted that Green her first JJ^^^flHii' sities, such as the University of Virginia and Regent According to Borek, the law school should meet will be in charge of recruitment and selection of the book. See University, but the new school here in Lynchburg will accreditation standards within three years, ensuring faculty. page 3. give them another option. "Students who have a desire that it meets certain levels of quality. To do so, criteria Since Falwell founded the university in 1971, he has to impact our nation and the world for our Savior" will for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, dreamed of opening a professional school of law on be recruited, Chancellor Jerry Falwell said in the Oct. the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges Candler's Mountain. That dream became a reality on 11 edition of Falwell Confidential. and Schools and the American Bar Association must be Oct. 8 when the Liberty University Board of Trustees > WINTER CAMPUS INVASION: "I think it's good for LU, but it'll take many years to met. While SACS and TRACS are general accreditation approved the development. Find out how to impact the lives of get to the point where Regent and Harvard are," senior systems, ABA is more focused toward law schools and Falwell stated that the goal of the school is to "begin teenagers and help recruit for LU at Claudia Perez said. "Respect takes time. I just don't its approval is planned to come at a later time. This will training future lawyers, legislators, judges and Winterfest next month. See page 2. think it will be prestigious," she said. provide a competitive learning environment for those national and world leaders. The Liberty University President John Borek has been appointed to head enrolled and distinction in the work force. School of Law will intently focus on training attorneys • CRUSHING COMEBACK: Flames up the task. Along with Vice President Boyd Rist, Asso­ Senior Jake Riley expressed concern about this. "I who will aggressively defend the religious rights of lost 28-35 in ciate Vice President Laura Tucker and Bruce Green, hope that the law school can be as high quality as oth­ people of faith in this nation." overtime as Eastern Kentucky University Registration scored big in the last quar­ ter. See page coming soon 14. cow invasion

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j By Meghan McCarthy, reporter &OUT Liberty University will offer an extensive summer school program this year with regis­ tration beginning Dec. 1. • TUESDAY According to Director of Summer Programs Showers. Kenny Rowlette, every major area will offer High 50. summer courses. The program will offer two Low 41. separate sessions, one from May 12 until June 6 and the second June 9 through July 4. At present, more courses are scheduled to take tl t t > WEDNESDAY place during the first session, although the Showers. university is working to add more courses to High 53. the second session. Low 37. "We're moving toward a more traditional summer school model," director of summer M programs Kenny Rowlette said. At other • THURSDAY schools most summer courses last six to Partly cloudy. eight weeks. This year will be a transitional High 55- year as Liberty attempts to develop a more Low 40. PHOTO PROVIDED viable summer school program according UDDERLY RIDICULOUS — Dr. Danny Lovett was so amused by the cows, mime and other costume-clad students that he let his to Rowlette. evangelism class leave early on Thursday, Oct. 31. Freshmen Randall Breland (left) and Cody Fontaine (right) Joined as mooing Rowlette provided many reasons for stu­ > FRIDAY background vocalists as Susan Lovett, who had been pulled out of her class, led the entire CHMN101 class in a song. dents to consider enrolling in summer Partly cloudy. Freshman Jessica Mongeon (middle) did not join in the song because, as a mime, she did not speak a word all day. courses. First, one summer credit hour costs High 61. $225, which saves the students about $100 Low 42. compared to courses offered during the school year, which are $300. Also, there is no tech­ nology fee for summer courses. • SATURDAY Time changes for BIBL, GNED classes Most courses will last four weeks, but some Partly cloudy. one and two week intensive courses will be High 58. By Mariel Williams, news editor to spread out the number of students hitting the dining hall at offered. Courses offered in four-week sessions Low 43. the same time," Rist said. The most popular lunch hours will last Tuesday through Friday for two hours Classes held in DeMoss Hall 1113 and 1114 will run on a dif­ became so crowded that it was causing difficulties for both the each day. Students enrolled in the four-week ferent schedule than most other classes next semester. Several students and the dining hall staff. sessions may take more than one course, while Bible and GNED classes will begin and end 20 or 25 minutes "It became clear early in the semester that large numbers of the time crunch of a one-week intensive limits later than the regularly scheduled class periods. students were hitting the dining hall at the same time, creating a student to one course. LOOKAHEAD According to a memo sent out by Vice President for Acade­ veiy long lines and, in several cases, not enough time for stu­ Today more college students stay in school mic Affairs Boyd Rist, this change was made in response to dents to eat lunch between classes," Rist said. "Sodexho asked for five years to complete their degrees than in complaints that the dining hall was overcrowded at certain that we look at the academic schedule as one means to help past years, Rowlette said. IN NEXT WEEK'S ISSUE hours. By changing the class schedule so that not all students alleviate the bottleneck." "For every semester at school, you're loos­ • The Gospel Choir is bigger get out of class at the same time, especially those in the larger Only classes meeting in these two rooms will be affected. ing a semester of work," Rowlette said. than ever and is holding a classes, it is hoped that students will have enough time to eat community-wide fundraiser to and the Dining Services staff will be less overworked. finance trips and new robes. "Among the purposes of this scheduling change is the need Please see SCHEDULE, page 5 Please see SUMMER, page 5

• Get a sneak peek at the artists who will be performing in concert next week. The Fall '02 MEW focuses on commitment, not recruitment Katina's, Natalie Grant and Kara are coming to LU Nov. 15. By Ricky Hardison, reporter ning added. "We need someone around us constantly challenging us." ARGUMENTATION IN CAMPAIGNS Hundreds of students went forward at last Senior Paul Boyce, who last week committed to Wednesday's convocation as Senior Campus pray for a friend going into missions said, "It's good to t Allan Louden, professor of Pastor Rob Jackson challenged students to pub­ be aware about what's going on regarding the spread­ communications at Wake licly acknowledge their commitment to world ing of the Gospel because we can get stuck in a bubble Forest University, will deliver a missions. at Liberty." lecture about campaign strate­ That service marked the end of Liberty's Dr. Ed Hindson, assistant to the chancellor, preached gies and the role of argumenta­ Fall Missions Emphasis Week which had from the book of Acts in last Wednesday's convocation. tion in campaigns at 3:30 p.m. begun Sunday evening, Oct. 27 in campus Showing how the gospel spread from Jerusalem to the in DH 1113 or 1114. He served church. "uttermost parts of the world," he challenged students to as campaign strategist for The purpose of Missions Emphasis Week is mimic the boldness of the apostles. Elizabeth Dole. All are invited "to awaken the interest on campus toward world Those who heard the preaching of the apostles, Hind- to attend. missions," Director of LU's Center for Global son taught, were "irresistibly drawn" to their message. flit I'llOK) Ministry Dr. Don Fanning said. "People haven't OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE- Past MEWs invited dozens of missions thought of Liberty as strong in missions," Fan- Please see MISSIONS, page 4 and other ministries t k come recruit and inform students. mmmm

Page 2, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION NOVEMBER 5, 2002 The Wi nt erf est seeks volunteers By Jaoni Matter, reporter price Liberty University needs your help. Begin­ ning Dec. 30 through Jan. 1, hundreds of jun­ ior and senior high students will be descend­ ing on the campus of LU for WinterFest, one is Right of the university's biggest recruiting events of the year. WinterFest will feature three days of con­ certs and speakers aimed at encouraging stu­ dents to come to Liberty. By Chris Price, columnist The large amount of people that will be coming to LU during this time means that Last thursday, I decided to do a little actual news reporting lots of volunteers are needed in order for and go check out ScareMare. I figured that Halloween and everything to go smoothly and allow the visi­ Lynchburg would be a combination for an article that would tors to enjoy their time here. Michael Stewart practically write itself. of Creative Activities Programs and Services As I was being shuttled down to ScareMare in a yellow school (CAPS) is organizing the event and coordi­ bus, all I could think of was how great of a job of news reporting nating volunteer efforts. The magnitude of I was going to do. Well, that and how school buses always the event will require a couple hundred vol­ remind me of the field trip to the planetarium where I got unteers from among the LU student body, motion sickness and threw up on my brand new Michigan Stewart said. Starter jacket. Volunteers will be needed to do a wide PNOTO PROVIDED So, as I got off the bus and walked towards the line I made variety of tasks, such as picking up artists two quick realizations. Realization one was I have no idea how when they arrive in town, helping set up and RECRUITMENT FUN— High school students at another Liberty sponsored concert turn in their entries to be a reporter. I was armed with a notebook and a chewed-up take down equipment between acts, taking for a Jeep give away contest. pen, but had no clue what to look for. Realization two was that tickets at the concerts and acting as ushers. the crowd was going to be down because it was Halloween, and Students can volunteer for the entire event or rience for students who are interested in this is a fun activity, it is also a ministry it was so cold that Eskimo families were building igloos in the just certain parts of it. Each day that a volun­ marketing, business and those in the new opportunity and will hopefully give people a line. My gum got freezer-burn and it was in my pocket the teer works, they will be able to attend one of Praise and Worship major. They will be desire to come back to LU. whole night. the sessions free of charge. In addition, they exposed to different aspects of the event that Students and others who would like sign So without a big crowd I began to use my own brand of inves­ will also be experiencing the music and will allow them to see what is involved with up to volunteer or just get more information tigative journalism. I stood around the Vito's pizza truck acting speakers while they are working. this kind of business. can e-mail Michael Stewart with their name, like I was taking notes, hoping no one asked to see what I was "Even though they are working, students While this event will be a recruiting event, dorm number, email and phone number at writing. Dan Rather I am not. I had brief conversations with the will still get the benefit of being there," Stew­ it will be much different than College For A [email protected]. They can also drop men who run it—Dr. Vandegriff and Dr. Vukich (I probably art said. Tickets for the concerts cost $65. By Weekend, because it is taking place while a postcard in the on-campus mail slot at the jacked up the spelling, so if it appears right in the paper then volunteering, they can hear all or most of it there are no students or classes on campus. post office addressed to WinterFest contain­ thank my editor. Guess it would be too easy to have names like for free. According to Stewart, the student volunteers ing the same information. The students will Smith and Jones that I could spell.) Students who come back to campus to will play a very important role in their inter­ then be contacted about meeting times for After speaking with them I felt much wiser and enlightened work this event will not be charged the nor­ action with the people attending WinterFest. volunteers. Stewart says, "The more people due to their vast array of knowledge and insight. (I have both mal $10 a night fee for staying in the dorms He says, "Students will make the difference we have, the smoother it runs and the less these men for class and a little schmoozing never hurts. Along during Christmas break. Stewart suggests for the weekend. They will help sell the event work it is... students can enjoy the process that same line, go and buy their book. It can be found in better that this opportunity would be a great expe- by showing what Liberty is all about." While and make it a neat event." bookstores everywhere. If it is not there, begin a non-violent sit- in until they fully stock what I describe as the only book worth reading in 2002.) Even after all that, I had no story. So, I decided to walk through the house. I had been through once already where I had shared an oddly romantic walk with a man known as Scuba Deans clarify LU's class-skipping policy Steve. Nothing makes you feel so much like a total wimp as hug­ ging another man you don't know that well as you walk through By Meghan McCarthy, reporter gation and crisis situations. of the consequences of their decisions. a haunted house. "The emergency type situations listed in Senior Ryan Aldeffer agreed with the But, this trip would be different. I was reporting, I would be The Dean of Men and Dean of Women the memo are cases where circumstances deans' decisions regarding the policy. stonefaced and unbothered. That lasted all the way to where I clarified the new method regarding the have happened, perhaps very quickly, and "If you're so sick that you need to be skip­ was in a dark room and these people jumped at me fromthes e excused and unexcused absence policy in a we assist students in providing the informa­ ping class, you need a real medical note unless coffin things. I shrieked so loud and so high that only dogs could memo sent at the end of September. tion to the appropriate faculty or staff. Usu­ the student body's just going to take advan­ Was \kus p\VcVi ai terror tWt rcsorvatcd througjv my body. Garage The memo aimed at clarifying miscon­ ally in these cases, time or circumstance tage of it [excuse memos]," Aldeffer said. doors all over Lynchburg burst open at the high frequency of my ceptions regarding excuse memos sent to does not allow for the student to notify all Another senior, Jana Allen, had a slightly ££ wimpy man scream. This room may lead to an early heart attack professors on behalf of students who —different perspective. for me. Well that and my terrible diet, lack of bodily motion and have been absent from class. u "If a person is sick and choosing not erratic sleeping habits. But this will play a part in it. "Our memos were not sent to [In] emergency situations . . . to go to class then they may not be will­ I composed myself and made it all the way to the end of the excuse a student from class. We sent ing to go to the extra extent of getting a house, to the crucifixion scene. It was a very powerful scene, them basically because the student we assist students in providing note sent from the dean's office any­ until the characters began to talk to me. When I went to turn said they were not feeling well and the information to the faculty. way," Allen said. and ask them who it was, the unthinkable happened. Gravity missed class. We were simply noti­ Deans, RAs and professors received was temporarily suspended, the sky rolled back, the moon fying the professor what had been Usually in these cases, time or the memo so that all parties would be turned to blood and I lost all balance within my body and communicated to us by the student," circumstance does not allow for aware of the policy and work together to started an awkward descent toward the ground. As I was free Dean of Women Michelle Matthews abide by it. "There are times when falling, I was thinking There is no way to look cool after I hit the said. The deans' offices now encour­ the student to notify all areas you're sick but don't need to go to the ground." And I was right. When I hit the ground with a sicken­ age students to go directly to the needing the information. doctor, but the teacher requires a note," ing thud all pride fell with me and stayed there. professor, who will then make a junior Jewell Hurlburt said. —Dean Michelle Matthews As I was lying there, all I could think of was how ironic that I decision regarding the absence. "This is now an area where the pro­ had heard sermons about falling at the foot of the cross, and I "This is a more adult method of fessor and student can talk and a deci­ » had literally done it. At this point, I had no other option but to handling these situations," ^— sion based on the information discussed play it off the way that I knew best. I ran away with my tail Matthews said. The memo specifically dis­ areas needing the information," Matthews will then be made by the professor," between my legs trying not to cry. There went my entire four cussed four items. Item one reinforced that said. Matthews said. years of trying to be smooth down on the ground at ScareMare. Student Affairs does not have the ability to Item number three said that notes writ­ The memo did not result from any abuse Well, I learned a valuable lesson that day. Never look for a excuse absences except in "extreme emer­ ten by Resident Assistants are invalid. on the part of students and the deans are story, it will look for you. P.S. ScareMare has a cleanup day that I gencies," the memo stated. The fourth item states that the clarifica­ glad to assist students especially in an am sure they will need help for, and if you have never been a Secondly, it outlined four instances in tion of the policy is intended to eliminate emergency, according to Matthews. "Stu­ part of it, be sure to get involved next year. It is an awesome which the Dean of Men and Women will the use of a "middle man." It asked that stu­ dents are young adults and this new ministry to be involved in. When it comes to news reporting, provide excuse notices. Those instances dents go directly to their professors instead method will assist in their continual The Price Is Right. include deaths in a student's immediate of asking the deans to do so on their behalf. growth," she said. family, hospitalization, disciplinary investi­ It emphasizes that students must be aware

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By Rachel Coleman, reporter Morsell here is to bring someone "The Lesson of the Hour," he update unique to this campus—some­ said: "I would not make suffrage Compiled from various news sources Actor Fred Morsell will recite a thing that would complement more exclusive but more inclu­ speech by Frederick Douglass at our convocations—but he's not sive. I would not have it embrace ter, promised help with the 7:30 p.m., Fri., Nov. 8, appearing going to give a sermon," Rowlette only the elite, but I would have it Earthquake kills 29 fight against al Qaeda, but in character as the famous aboli­ said. "I came up with the idea of include the lowly. I would not refused to allow the United tionist and orator. The speech Frederick Douglass because only include the men, but would An earthquake that hit the States into the country for an will be given at David's Place. today students tend to think of gladly include the women, and Italian village of San Giu- attack on Iraq. Morsell is a former Shake­ Martin Luther King and others make our government in reality, liano Di Puglia Thursday, Saudi Arabia does not want spearean actor and operatic bari­ when they think of [civil rights as in name, a government by the Oct. 31 caused the death of to get involved with the con­ tone. He uses these skills to bring leaders]. We tend to go back people, of the people and for the 26 children and three adults. flict and instead is hoping it Frederick Douglass to life all over about 40 years and that's it." whole people." Hundreds of people also suf­ can be avoided with help from the country. According to the "He [Frederick Douglass] is MORSELL Students have three things to fered injuries. the United Nations. web site, www.frederickdou- the godfather of all civil rights speaking, Dou­ gain from attending the event, The village school was Saudi citizens are worried glass.org, Morsell has performed leaders, movements, actions," glass published his own autobi­ Rowlette said. "First, they'd crushed during the 5.4 magni­ about the possibility of U.S. in over 500 schools across the Rowlette said. "Martin Luther ography, "Narrative of the Life understand how powerful speech tude quake, trapping the stu­ troops occupying their coun­ country since 1988. King owes a lot to him. It's all got of Frederick Douglass, an is. Second they'd realize what it dents and teachers inside. try if Saddam Hussein is "He gives a first person to go back to this guy, and we've American Slave," and pub­ was like to be a slave then. Officials are trying to learn taken from power. impression of Frederick Dou­ really forgotten about him." lished a four-page weekly, The Morsell isn't old enough to have why the 49-year-old building glass. He does it all the time. According to Rowlette and the North Star, out of Rochester, lived then, but he has studied and collapsed when many in the Massive pileup in California He's been to Princeton, Har- web site, Douglass was born a New York. he brings out the cruelty of slav­ town remained intact due to vard...even on TV," Communi­ slave, the son of a slave woman "He was the 'poster child' for ery—it was like a crucible. Those modern earthquake standards. A traffic pileup in Long cations Professor Dr. Kenny and an unknown white man. He abolitionists—[he showed] that went through it...were The town has since been Beach, Calif. Nov. 3, entan­ Rowlette said. taught himself to read and write 'here's what can happen if we molded into strong characters. I evacuated, but a mass gling 194 vehicles, injured Rowlette, Dean Melanie Pearl and escaped out of slavery. "He only give them a chance,'" admire those people. I would not funeral was held Sunday at more than 40 people. Nine of MISO, the Centerforthe Study grew up to be one of the best Rowlette said. want to trade places with them, the outskirts. were critically hurt. of the Civil War in Central Vir­ speakers of his day—black or Douglass was an abolitionist no matter how good they had it. Fog is believed to have ginia, Student Life and Attorney white," Rowlette said. as well as a suffragist. He argued Third, while slavery was terrible Saudi Arabia aligns with U.S., been the cause for the acci­ William E. McRorie have worked Douglass even made a speak­ and spoke out on the behalf of to blacks, you'll find in his words with reservations dents that left a two-mile together to bring Morsell to Lib­ ing tour through England, Ire­ slaves and women alike, insisting reconciliation," Rowlette said. stretch of Interstate 710 erty University. land and Scotland, according to that people should be treated "People shouldn't leave feeling Prince Saud al-Faisal, closed for hours. "Our purpose in bringing Mr. PBS'web site. In addition to equally. In Douglass' speech, guilty, but enlightened." Saudi Arabia's Prime Minis­ English instructor Prior publishes book

By Mariel Williams, news editor when her work was published in 1808, novels writings studied] related," Gove said. were not considered a respectable form of litera­ Prior intends to continue writing. She enjoys English professor Dr. Karen Swallow Prior ture. both the teaching and research aspects of her will publish her first book this year, entitled "I think that Hannah More's role in the rise of career, she said. Sometimes it is difficult to com­ "Hannah More's Coelebs in Search of a Wife: the English novel is an important one," Prior bine the two because the time required in teach­ A Novel Revered and Reviled." The book will said. "Her impact... is in that through her only ing full time leaves little time left for research, come out some time in the next year. novel she helped to raise the reputation of the she said. However, Prior considers her writing a "Hannah More" is an elaboration of Prior's novel as a literary genre." necessary part of being an English professor. doctoral dissertation on More's role in the Prior has taught at Liberty since 1999. While "Writing informs my teaching, so it's important development of the English novel, Prior said. working on her dissertation, which she com­ to keep pursuing that," Prior said. However, teach­ Prior became interested in the subject pleted that same year, Prior lived in Buffalo, ing is her main focus. "I love teaching," she said. because of the important part that she N.Y., where she worked as an administrator in a In addition to her book, Prior has written arti­ believed More had in influencing the works of Christian school. She is originally from Maine. cles on a variety of subjects, and looks forward later novelists. She also wanted to explore the Senior Jeremy Gove is an English major and a to writing more. "[As a writer], I'm really just impact that an evangelical Christian could former student of Prior's. Gove described Prior getting started," Prior said. have on literature. as a good teacher and one who brings original Prior's next project is a biography of Hannah RUSTY MARTIN "Part of what [More] was doing is promoting ideas and interpretations to her teaching. More. She is also working on a magazine article evangelical Christian belief," Prior said. More's "She understood the implications of the liter­ on the same subject. AUTHOR — Dr. Prior has taught English at LU since 1999. efforts to promote Christianity in the context of a ature very well—the cultural, the philosophical This will be her first book. novel were unusual, Prior said, because at the time implications; the various fields to which it [the

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WIS Ur«t •;*!«.*» ©MM M (WHO) .at -I Page 4, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION NOVEMBER 5, 2002 CMF - Missions Ministry MISSIONS: Fanning, Hindson speak at MEW Continued from page 1 campaign, and no outside missionaries "Human nature is resistant to com­ By Vanessa Thompson, contributing writer came in for the week. mitment, and making this decision When a Christian really believes the However, Voice for Christ Min­ public helps the student burn his The Campus Missionary Fellowship (CMF) is a student-led organization with a message and is willing to lay his life on istries, an evangelistic radio ministry in bridges that could distract him from a desire to seek the heart of God and provide an opportunity for each person to dis­ the line, the Gospel speaks more pow­ Alaska, had a booth set up last Wednes­ global outreach focus," Fanning said. cover his or her role in the fulfillment of the Great Commission. The group itself has erfully than ever before." According to day and Thursday in DeMoss. "Liberty If a student considers himself willing five main areas of development including: Hindson, when Jesus prophesied the is a very missions-minded school," rep­ to go on the mission field but is unsure •I^ocal Ministry—being involved with service-type projects here in Lynchburg. growth of his church in Matthew 16:8, resentative Bill Reed said. He said that of God's will, Fanning suggests the fol­ •Personal Growth—committed to the growth and development of all Chris­ Christ set Christians on a mission that the response of interested students he lowing: tians focusing on areas such as accountability, encouragement and discipleship. could not fail—to attack the gates of hell. saw from being on campus was greater • Pray Isaiah's prayer - "Here am I, •Missionary Connections—getting in contact with Liberty graduates When asked how important a per­ than he anticipated. send me" now on the mission field and communicating, getting updates, encouraging son's theology was in deciding to go to After sermons at campus church and • Read about missions in the news and praying for them. the mission field, Fanning said, "Criti­ convocation during Missions Emphasis and through biographies of mission­ •Promotions—working to raise funds and promote missions through email, cally [important]!" The doctrine of Week, students were asked to make aries posters and graphic design. sin, the reality of hell and the exclusiv­ public where they stood in regards to • Join Campus Mission Fellowship •Cross-Campus—focusing on reaching out to other college campuses locally ity of Christ motivate missionaries to missions. The purpose of this outward • Go on a short-term missions trip and nationally and helping them set up missions groups, promote missions and pray serve, he said. expression of an internal commitment Fanning summarized his convoca­ for each other. Mission Emphasis Week featured is so that people will recognize future tion message last Monday on fulfilling CMF was started this semester through Dr. Don Fanning who serves as an adviser fewer booths and workshops than in missionaries, Fanning said. His dream the Great Commission by saying for the organization. previous years. "The emphasis was is to have the "senders" at Liberty begin "we're getting close." He predicts that Through the missions focus this week, many students have committed them­ more internal [this semester]," Fan­ to support the "goers" through prayer every people group can be reached in selves to going to the mission field,o r to supporting and encouraging those who are ning said. Jackson, Hindson and he while at school and through financial the next 10-15 years. going. It is so exciting to see the Spirit of God at work here at Liberty University. We, conducted this semester's mission support after graduation. as Christians, want to see the nations worship God and in order for that to happen, there have to be laborers going into the field. CMF is an exciting group of college kids that have a heart for missions wanting to -share that vision with others. I am an avid reader of Oswald Chambers' My Utmost Imagine prayer team supports b-ball for His Highest and Chambers reminded me in the October 14th devotional that we should evangelize not because of people's pain and sin, but because of Christ's commands. By Ana Sophia Sousa, reporter only did Williams start the into a personal relationship Imagine program, but he with Jesus Christ and "The basis of missionary appeals is the authority of Jesus Christ, not the A new prayer program, also plays for the Flames growth in spiritual maturity I needs of the heathen.. .He does not say the heathen will be lost if we do called the Imagine prayer basketball team. the Flames can go much fur­ not go; He simply says—'Go ye therefore and teach all nations.' Go on the team, has been organized to Members of the program ther and influence others. revelation of My sovereignty; teach and preach out a living experience of give support to Liberty's pray for players regularly. The organization has Me.... Go simply means live. Acts 1:8, "But ye shall receive power, after men's basketball team Every Liberty University been growing, but they are that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me through prayer. This team men's basketball team mem­ still looking for more stu­ both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the utter was created to help the ber and staff are prayed for dents willing to pray, anyone most part of the earth." is the description of how to go. Jesus did not flames fight harder not only on a daily basis. The team can become part of this proj­ say—Go into Jerusalem and Judea and Samaria, but, "Ye shall be wit­ in the court but outside has many new players and a ect as long as there is the nesses unto Me" in all these places. He undertakes to establish the also, using basketball to new coaching staff. The desire to help the team by goings. "If ye abide in Me, and My words abide in you... "—that is the way influence other lives. Imagine team focuses on the praying for them. Those that to keep going in our personal lives. Where we are placed is a matterof "We have an incredible bible verses I Corinthians do not have the ability to indifference; God engineers the goings. "None of these things move me, opportunity this year to take 10:31 and 33: "So whether pray everyday can sign up to WILLIAMS neither count I my life dear unto myself. this program, this institution you eat or drink or whatever pray for one day. and more importantly the you do, do it all for the glory "I was once told that all Those that seriously want That is how to keep going till we're gone. In this one devotional Chambers has name of Jesus Christ to a of God...for I am not seeking the great movements and to help Liberty's men basket­ helped clarify the life of the missionary—we go because He commanded it, we don't national level this year and my own good but the good of revolutions that ever took ball team can contact the have to worry about how it will happen or where we will go—He establishes the for several years to come. many, so that they may be place in this great country, Imagine team at goings, when we get weak—go to Him, stay in His presence, immerse ourselves in This cannot be done without saved." Last season was not were started on the knees of [email protected], His Word, and when we get weary and tired we remember that our life is not our a support team and warriors very successful for the God's faithful servants. I can [email protected], or own, it belongs to Him and none of the other things, the excess surface things, should who are willing to fight with Flames, but the Imagine only imagine what God can [email protected], and take our focus off of that one central truth. "All power is given unto Me in heaven and us and for us on their knees," Team is an attempt to and will do through this. write "the imagine team" in in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations," Matthew 28:18-20. team founder and senior change this. They believe Let's start something great," the subject box. Freddy Williams said. Not that by leading each player Williams said.

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arrive. -Robert Louis Stevenson. Opinion » Protecting the right to censor I was at a bookstore a while zon.com. To say that the book is crossing it. to stand up for the just cause. ago when two male individuals unethical is like saying that When someone writes filth I have heard one argue that if were distraught over the fact that World War II was a misunder­ such as this particular pedophilia we started censoring books based they couldn't locate a particular standing; instead, it condones book, he does it for one of two on content, we should start with book. One said to the other that (actually, downright encourages) reasons. The first reason would the Bible. After all, it contains it was quite possible that the criminal behavior, saying that be to capitalize on an already graphic material and, early on, Favorite children's books store didn't carry "men who sexually present . , ______condones 1. The Tale of Peter Rabbit the book. His male pursue young boys market (of killing the ene­ companion replied, are not bad people, sexual pred­ Everyone has the mies to the by Beatrix Potter "But that's censor­ but, 'loving human ators) look­ nation of Israel. 2. One Fish, Two Fish. Red Fish, Blue Fish ship." beings.'" Regret­ ing to pur­ right to voice whatever But let's be tably, Amazon is chase this honest. There's by Dr. Scuss Actually no, it's not. In this partic­ still selling it on kind of mate­ opinion they have. But a difference 3. Cat in the Hat ular case, no one their web site, under rial to justify between the the pretense that it by Dr. Seuss was infringing on their actions, when your material is Holy Bible and the author's right "is censorship to or secondly, Understanding 4. Berenstain Bears series to pen a novel or make a book to develop a dedicated towards the Loved Boys. by Jan and Stan Berenstain for that individual unavailable to our market by Fact of the to have his work, no wesrickards customers because making an matter is that 5. Baby Sitters Club series acceptance of illegal, matter how sordid, we believe its mes­ attempt at everyone has by Ann Matthews Martin published. But that doesn't sage to be repugnant." normalizing illicit actions, it steps the right to mean that stores have to carry these behav­ 6. The Mouse and the Motorcycle I can't stress the fact enough voice whatever that work, and it certainly does­ that I have absolutely no author­ iors. Either beyond the boundaries opinion they by Beverly Cleary n't mean that the public has to ity to tell Amazon.com what way, the have, and they 7. The Indian in the Cupboard accept it. If that's what censor­ books it can and can't sell, but book is pub­ protected by the first have a right to ship implies, then our rights are it's dead wrong if it's using cen­ lished to print it. But by Lynn Reid Banks violated. Having repugnant sorship to justify its decision to make money ammendment. when your 8. Stuart Little books published wouldn't be a sell any type of perverted, crimi­ and to material is ded­ victory over censorship on the nal material. Amazon.com is not » icated towards by E. B. White change ide- • part of the author, but instead a the Library of Congress; they ologies, and it comes at the the acceptance of illegal, illicit 9. Little House on the Prairie submission to tyranny on the censor nothing if they choose not expense of child innocence. actions, it steps beyond the part of the private enterprise. by Laura Ingalls Wilder to carry it. I would hardly consider boundaries protected by the first The curious thing is though, Besides though, where do we myself to be a tyrant, or a fascist, amendment. 10. Charlotte's Web that not everyone agrees with me draw the line? At what point do or whatever if we made a deci­ Additionally, the very pur­ by E. B. White (gee, that's a shocker). But in we say that the problems derived sion to curb the material that pose of the first ammendment is one particular instance, the one from too much freedom out­ downright encouraged criminal to protect unpopular speech. And that disagrees with me is the weigh the costs incurred? acts, with children nonetheless. there is nothing in the Constitu­ group that I'm standing up for. If there is such a line, then The same goes forAmazon.com, tion to offer protection to those A pedophilia book, "Under­ certainly any type of book lioniz­ they should not feel guilty for who encourage and cause unlaw­ L|I I1V standing Loved Boys and Boy ing homosexual intergenera- censoring absolute filth, but "" " ' Policies ful behavior. Lovers," is being sold by Ama­ tional activities must be close to instead proud for their decisions Got that, Amazon? The Champion encourages 1971 University Blvd. community members to sub­ Lynchburg, VA. 24506 mit letters to the editor on (434) 582-2124 any subject. Letters should Americans electing to stay home Faculty Adviser Deborah Huff not exceed 400 words and Ad Director Elaine Pecore must be typed and Today is election day, the day what was then a beleaguering In an effort to turn this trend a growing voter involvement. signed.The deadline is 6 p.m. that Americans across our great British empire, they were deter­ around some political activists Involvement requires effort. Editor in Chief Monday. country are blessed with the mined to create a governmental have suggested that voting be Instead, while convenient Julleanna Outten right and responsibility of system, which truly represented made more convenient. Sugges­ voting systems might temporar­ Managing Editor choosing their leaders, leaders the people of that nation. They tions have included online, ily increase the level of voter which will act as representa­ were so dedicated to this cause direct mail, and telephone bal­ response, they would only serve w, n. , • Letters and columns that Wes Rickards tives of the American people. that every one of them risked lots. But the problem is not a to fill voting booths with com­ appear are the opinion of Countless men their lives for it. matter of placent SECTION EDITORS the author solely, not the from across the Now our nation the huge • • uncaring News Mariel Williams Champion editorial board globe have bled has grown and sacrifice No longer do Ameri­ bodies. Asst. Editor Rhiannon Berry or Liberty University. and died for this prospered under that voting There is Opinion Ben Eppard AU mateda, submitted cause, that they that system, and in America cans risk their lives for only one Life! AmvJordan . . , and their children chosing those who demands. quality, . T , _ , becomes property or the might have the will represent our The prob­ the right to vote. And which every Sports John Farel v v } right to be repre­ nation has become lem is that voter should Asst. Editor Robbie Adams Champion. The Champion sented in their an integral part of to a large sadly no longer are possess, and reserves the right to accept, government. the American way. extent many that is a COPY reject or edit any letter Sometimes, No longer do Amer­ Americans many Americans willing desire to be Copy Editor Christine Koech received — according to however, we take icans risk their lives have under­ represented. the Champion stylebook, our blessings for for the right to vote. valued vot­ to skip dinner and wait When citi­ PHOTOGRAPHY . , ... beneppard taste and the Liberty granted. We turn And sadly no longer ing. So zens neglect Editor John Pisher a privilege into an "inalienable are many Americans willing to much so outside the local volun­ their societal . . _... University mission state- right" and forget that many skip dinner and wait outside the that they are duties in Asst. Editor • times throughout history these local volunteer firehouse to get ment no longer teer firehouse to get that light of con­ Susan Whitley - rights have been alienated from that same opportunity. willing to venience, Send letters to: Liberty entire generations. It is the ten­ The trend is undeniable. As pay any same oppurtunity. they are RESEARCH/ Champion, Liberty dency of those who accept these Americans have come to accept price, in ______headed DISTRIBUTION University, Box 2000, .» rights as absolute to underesti­ suffrage as an intrinsic right of order, to down the Manager Josh Borders Lynchburg, VA 24506 or mate their value, because they each citizen, we have lost our vote. road to a government that does ADVERTISING dr°P °ff in DeM°SS Ha" have always had them. thankfulness and even our Citizens who are not willing not care what they think and Advertising Manager I0J5' In our early years as a nation, desire to participate. to drive a few miles to the near­ does not think of their interest. Kristy Mullendore The Champion is avail- it was this longing for represen­ In recent years voter turnout est poll, will definitely not be Our forefathers died for the tation that helped to shape our has hovered at right around 50 committed enough to read up right to be represented in our Asst. Advertising Mgr. able online at: government. When our early percent of eligible voters. That on the issues and make an national governement, as heirs Allison Fields www.liberty.edu/info/ forefathers, incensed that they means that half of the people in informed decision. to that heritage, the least we can "e" champion. should be taxed without a rep­ our country don't care or take The result of hyper-conven­ do is exercise that right. Kristv Mullendore resentative, revolted against the initiative to vote. ient polls would not be to create SPEAKUPl What was your second college choice?

"I would have gone to the "1 transferred to Liberty from "University of Hawaii because "Andersen University in "I would have gone to UGA "1 was accepted to Princeton, but University of New York at Ohio State University, which I it's really warm there and I Andersen, Indiana because it's a because of the HOPE scholar­ the great city of Lynchburg Buffalo, because they have a chose because of their tradition, could get a tan." Christian college close to home." ship and athletic excellence." pulled me here." good pre-med program." especially Buckeye football fever!" -Gretchka Mair, Sr. -Julie Hall, Sr. -Jadee Brightbill, Sr. -Katie Murphy, Sr. -Ben Black, Fr. -Christian Emery, Sr. Aguadilla, Puerto Rico Columbus, Ohio Lebanon, Penn. Indianapolis, lnd. Lawrenville, Ga. Flemington, N.J. NOVEMBER 5, 2002 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page 7 Commentary Reheating the Global Warming Debate A Senior's Horizon Global warming is a term "global cooling." One key piece that every American, by now, is of evidence for this case is a There exists an uncertain ocean of graduate work. I still familiar with. But do Americans prominent ice sheet - the West age in every life - a moment have hundreds of points on really know the truth about Antarctic Ice Sheet - which is when the realization of the my horizon; hundreds of Proof of a , global warming, or how the the­ getting thicker. hugeness of life is born. That choices left to be made and ory originated? Environmentalists and age, for me, was 17. dreams yet to be chased. To a large extent it began in researchers alike have focused * Five years But it's been 1988, when James Hansen, on the continent of Antarctica Proof1 of a \ ago, my father five whole years director of NASA's Goddard as a major concern, if global and I traveled to since Portugal. Institute of Space Studies, testi­ warming is really taking place. Portugal with a Surely the hori­ fied, before the One fear that global church group. zon should Senate, that based warming poses is While there, we have shrunk on computer that ice sheets will visited a place since then - models and tem­ eventually melt called Boca Del surely I should perature meas­ causing massive Fuego-'The have narrowed x urements that he floods, the only \: \ Mouth of Fire." down the vast- was "99 percent problem is, the ice is Nestled into the nessbysome sure that a green­ getting thicker. side of a canyon great measure house effect had In 1975, *Sln\ *S and surrounded heatherhuff at this point. I been detected and Newsweek maga­ of three sides by the Atlantic check the horizon again. Still was changing our zine published an The Greenhouse effect Ocean, the view was spectac­ there, looming and tremen­ climate." The article titled "The ular. Daddy sat down next to dous as ever. statement spread nathanberrong Cooling World". his almost-in-college daugh­ Five years later, with a like wildfire and The article gave ity. Now they are worried about more significant cause of global ter and pointed mysteriously future horizon no smaller the term "global warming" several facts about temperature global warming and their "solu­ warming than emission of out to the deep blue endless­ than before, I've realized became a household name. decreases all over the world, tion" is the same as it was 30 greenhouse gases, which the ness. I stared at the horizon, something fantastic. The Hansen along with other propo­ particularly Canada, U.S.S.R. years ago. environmentalists most often watching it span all the way horizon never gets any nents of the theory based their (now Russia), India, and Pak­ The theory of global warming blame. The researchers point across my peripheral vision. smaller. For every choice I beliefs on several sets of data - istan. The article stated that is not completely false, how­ out that much of the half-a- It was vast. make, every decision I com­ temperature readings, green­ since 1950, farmers in England ever. There is evidence and degree rise in surface tempera­ "Heather, look out there." plete, a new fork in the road house gas levels (caused by have seen their growing season data that shows parts of the ture over the last 120 years He swept his arm across the is created. Every day I wake, automobiles, trains, factories, decline by about two weeks, earth are getting hotter, but, the occurred before 1940, which is scene. "Think of that horizon my horizon welcomes me, etc), and climate phenomena. 1 with an overall loss in grain problem is that environmental earliest than the biggest rise in as your life - your next step. inviting me to choose and Since then, the theory of production estimated at up to ists credit automobiles, facto­ greenhouse gas emissions. Every point on that horizon is chase and plan. And after the global warming has continued 100,000 tons annually. ries, and fossil fuels as the The true facts show that both a path you could take. At this day's decisions, after I've to claim that in the past cen­ Environmentalists and envi­ cause. Climatologists and global warming and cooling co­ moment, you can do any­ chased my dreams and tury, the average temperature ronmental groups that warned astronomers speaking at the exist, sometimes at the same thing, because you have this sought my goals, I sleep. All on the earth's surface has risen us 30 years ago about global American Association for the time. Neither poses a threat whole horizon ahead of you." the while, my horizon shifts by approximately .06 degrees cooling, are now warning us Advancement of Science stated and the problems of both seem I smiled at Dad and sat and changes itself, providing Celsius, and overtime, if noth­ about global warming. Their that the sun provides all the to be scientifically caused (the silent with him on the canyon new options and fresh hope ing is done, the temperature "solution" 30 years ago, for energy that drives our climate. sun, polar ice caps, etc.). rock. Looking back out over for the coming day. will continue to rise and global cooling, was to have the Studies over the last 20 years Therefore the need for exces­ the ocean, I realized how Before I understood the become harmful. government set limits on eco­ shows that the brightness and sive government spending and right he was. I had the whole idea of my horizon, I grew One problem with the global nomic growth, limits on the use overall activity of the sun is ris­ environmental programs is horizon of my life stretched sad when I would think of warming theory is that there is of natural resources and fossil ing and that the sun is currently worthless. The earth does before me; I could have cho­ growing older. I felt that my also significant data and fuels, and other government at its most active for 30 years. change and sometimes change sen one of hundreds of paths. life and my opportunities research to support a trend of restrictions on economic activ- That, say scientists, could be a is inevitable. Father and daughter painted were slipping away day by pictures of the future for day, inching slowly toward a hours more as we watched destiny of no new choices left the sun slip below our and no less-traveled roads to Letter to the Editor Looking for the cause unending horizon that after­ take. noon. But Portugal's picturesque LUPD is a real police department In the case of a class that's entirely lost Now here I sit, weeks away horizon, sketched forever from becoming a college into my mind as a senior in Dear Editor, have the same police pow­ Have you ever taken a class prerequisites should be teach­ graduate, and Portugal's high school, whispers to me ers as the local police offi­ where the teacher was so hard ing as if the student doesn't horizon still remains with constantly. The horizon I have been employed cers in Lynchburg. The that the class average for test know the material already but me. Five years have passed, stretches out before me, new for the Liberty University only thing that seperates scores was ridiculously low? indeed wants to learn it, and I've chosen quite a few every morning. Yet-to-be- Police Department for the the police officers and Well, recently a couple because it's hard to learn when points on my horizon to fol­ reached goals stand on the past 9 months and have security officers is the area friends of mine have come no one teaches. low. Strangely enough, even starting line, shaking with countless times encoun­ of arrest power. across this Letting some­ though I've made so many nervous energy as they wait tered people asking me sev­ The Liberty University dilemma and it one read a text­ choices, the enormity of my for the sound of the stalling eral questions about the Police Department has strikes me as book and leaving it horizon has not diminished. I gun. Undreamt dreams officers and the nature of been an accredited police funny that the pro­ at that falls short stand in another canyon now linger, holding back the reins their job descriptions. department since 1997. fessor seems to of teaching. Text­ - the post-grad canyon - as they wait for the gates to Their questions stem from Many times through the think that it's the books are good for staring out at the deep blue open. And the horizon never misconceptions that the past couple of years, LUPD class's fault for not complimenting a professional world and the gets any smaller. students have created in has assisted other depart­ learning the infor­ lecture, but when their own minds. So to put ments in the area. The Bed­ mation. I have an they use lingo that all your questions and false ford County Sheriffs alternative can only be under­ assumptions to rest at Office, Lynchburg Police, answer. stood by those once, I will give you some and Amherst Police In cases where with previous facts about the police Department have called on a class of thirty jtturner knowledge on the department. LUPD to assist them with some odd students averages subject, they cannot be used as oral pumie tavia There are security offi­ various problems they have less than fifty percent on a the sole source of teaching. Solve for each phrase: cers and police officers. encountered. given test the fault does not lie Such is the case with a lot of Security officers (the ones Still, the LUPD is just with the class. No, in fact it lies college texts. Should we as col­ wearing the Liberty Uni­ beginning to grow and with the professor. lege students be expected to versity Emergency Services expand. We just recently See, a classroom full of col­ have the ability to read the 1. su IT E patches) have completed added a canine and bike lege students may have three or book? Yes, of course. The prob­ 100+hours of training patrol unit to help out four slackers in the class but lem is, that even though we offered through our already established investi­ not enough to pull an average know what all the words mean department and vilified by gations division and tacti­ down below the 50 percent and are, we still don't necessar­ 2. ENIMMT the Department of Crimi­ cal units. We are staffed by mark. If a full class falls that ily comprehend what the mate­ nal Justice Services (DCJS) more than 35 people and low then obviously the material rial is trying to explain. in Virginia. Each officer the number continues to is not getting through. Still there are plenty of pro­ has been trained in use of incease. As a result, most of these fessors in colleges that leave 3. SION SION SION SION SION baton, mace (OC), defen­ I hope I have imparted students complain that the pro­ the text as the only teaching sive tactics, handgun train­ some light on the ever pres­ fessor doesn't teach the mate­ device. Thus making said pro­ SION SION SION SION SION ing, core subjects (VA ent misconceptions of the rial and that an entire class fessors job equivalent to a Law), CPR, and Emergency LUPD, and given you a bet­ room of students is lost, give or librarian who just hands out Vehicle training, and yes, ter understanding of the take a few students who may books. Are college students not each gun is loaded. inner-workings of the have some accelerated knowl­ paying tuition so as to be 4. SUCARRANCE The police officers on department. edge on the subject. taught by a professor? campus (the ones wearing While some out there may So when a professor that the police patches) have -Officer A. M. Ryan say, "well, the rest of the stu­ does not teach in his or her 5. FRIENDJUSTFRIEND completed a state accred­ Badge 72 dents should have come into classroom sees hideous test ited police academy. They the class prepared and knowing scores by the entire class they as much as those exceptional must ask themselves who's at students." The problem with fault. 1 mean, maybe once an 6. INSULT + INJURY that is that classes are for entire class can bomb a test, If you or a friend you know would like learning not for reciting but when that class becomes a fc to contribute a letter to the editor to already learned information. legend from semester after The only thing you should be semester of consistently turn­ I The Liberty Champion. You may email required to know prior to tak­ ing in class averages of less www.funtriviu.com I the letter to Jullcanna Outten at eft ing a course is what ever was than 50 persent then I think we AJilllll oj ||iisiu ppy 'spuoijj nau»M]=m jsur 'oautJ luyliopeinjc^Iiotiuail.eom. Letters must taught in the prerequisite must reevaluate the problem. -jnsu; JI:;) 'uojsuaj, 'iiir>Ujiiiiii| "4111s ooind OOJI|| :sjausuy be kept under 400 words. classes, and classes without Page 8, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION NOVEMBER 5, 2002

picks of the week • 11/8-9 Figaro's Wedding • 11/9 Natural Bridge Trip Come and see the updated version of Mozart's "The MISO will host a trip to Natural Bridge, Va. on Marriage of Figaro." Performances begin at 7:30 p.m Saturday. They will leave at noon, and will be going in the Lloyd Theater. Call ext. 2085 for tickets. on the Cedar Creek Trail and Nature Park.

• 11/8 Life of Frederick Douglass • 11/11 "Interviewing and Portfolios" LU presents "The Life and Times of Frederick The Career Center is providing an opportunity for Douglass" at 7:30 p.m. on Friday in David's Place. LU students to learn tips for better interviews and This event is open to the public. For more informa­ ideas for portfolios. This workshop will take place tion call ext. 2688. Monday at 7 p.m. in DeMoss 2053.

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atmosphere, Sarah includes both Starbucks in called it "open and cen­ the "staff" and tral." Soon, these the "cus­ young ladies were gone tomers." One Barnes & rfobie and two older women worker even replaced them. claimed that Below, a young spe- she met her By Meredith Roudebush, reporter cial-ed teacher boyfriend at ardently read as she Starbucks, f • ^here I sat, sunken in a squishy chair, amidst the relaxed in one of the when she first took | numerous books and lost in the soft vocal fluc- massive, cozy chairs. his order! JL tuations of an old-time jazz diva. The lighting Sheri, 23, enjoys the Greg and Justin, both age 20 and Liberty stu­ was gentle and every-so-often something along the "comfortable and dents, agreed that Starbucks is a "good place to get lines of "Caramel Frappaccino!" was shouted, pierc­ relaxing atmosphere" away from school," even though one can "hardly ing the tranquility and drawing the eyes of avid read­ she finds at Starbucks. come here without knowing, like eight people." ers, cramming students, sharing friends and would- Sheri said, "I like to Greg, a Chicago native, claimed Starbucks is the be couples to the kind-looking young lady with the read and drink coffee "closest thing to Northern culture in Lynchburg." dark, chestnut-dyed hair, behind the counter of the after a long day of Greg said of Starbucks, "It reminds me of the city." Barnes & Noble Starbucks Cafe. teaching special-ed On top of that, both Greg and Justin enjoy the "con­ My eyes investigated the scene before me. The kids." venient" location of Barnes & Noble's Starbucks,

people sporadically scattered about the space differ KRISTIN HKTH Similarly, Supervi­ which is just down the road from campus. tremendously in physical appearances. Two tables BARNES & NOBLE—Enjoy your specialty coffee from Starbucks while browsing sor Susan enjoys work­ Whether one is seeking a place to study, relax, down, I saw a man clad in complete Army garb. He through the aisles of books and CDs. ing at Starbucks "for converse, read or just hang out, Barnes & Noble's was reading a newspaper and appeared to be in deep the very same reasons Starbucks, with its classy blend of books and coffee, contemplation. His name was Chris. His military to fit well into the coffeehouse atmosphere, as their that people enjoy coming to Starbucks as cus­ mixed with Lynchburg's southern kindness and build and crew cut made Chris stand out as a man of calm motions and gentle animations conveyed a tomers." Susan is a longtime "bookstore lover" and comfort presents an atmosphere which is consis­ great discipline in service to his country. This 25- great amount of emotion. One of them, Sarah, an 18- "coffee lover" who thrives in the "relaxed atmos­ tently labeled as "convenient" and "peaceful." The year-old member of the National Guard enjoys "get­ year-old Colorado native, reminisced of her home­ phere, void of pressure," found at Barnes & Noble's big-city feeling of Starbucks and the Southern hospi­ ting a good book on military history, getting coffee town where "there was a Starbucks on every corner." Starbucks. tality of Lynchburg mingled together with the satis­ and relaxing in Barnes & Noble's laid back atmos^ Sarah emphasized the convenience of Barnes & From Susan, who has worked at Starbucks since fying literature of Barnes & Noble produce an phere." Noble's Starbucks. it opened in Lynchburg, to Amber, who has worked atmosphere conducive to desired intellectual, men­ Two tables behind me was a set of college-age "Being attached to a bookstore makes it easier to at Starbucks for only three days, employees agreed tal, and social development... and it's a great place to girls, quietly engaged in conversation. Both seemed sit down and do school work." When asked about the that "everybody is very nice, open and friendly;" this have a good time!

race or background, everyone enjoys a good cup Tfte %.ud%oom of coffee. The coffee brings them together." TKe Drowsy Toet The Mud Room also reflects the atmosphere of Lynchburg. "We needed something in Lynch­ By Joe Portnoy, reporter area residents the By Mike Adame, reporter burg that showed its diversity and its many best choice of coffee tastes and I think we do that very well," said ollege students are so complex. Eat, sleep, eat, this side of Seattle, he Mud Room is Lynchburg's only Superfly. He is also planning to have live music, play, study and sleep. The cycle is continuous Washington. "strictly coffee" coffee shop. Focusing open mic nights, poetry readings and various Cfrom day to day. There is one other essential for a Drowsy is not just Tcompletely on coffee and tea, it offers art shows. healthy college student. COFFEE (this article is in no a coffee shop great coffee that is quick and fresh. It also They are located at 3108 on Memorial way discriminating against those who do not like coffee. though. "It's an has couches and tables, which offer room to Avenue just past the pink building but before I don't even like coffee). atmosphere for study or just relax and chat with friends over Food Lion. If you see a "Get in Here!" sign on A staple in the community for the past several years, sharing ideas," said a fresh cup of Java. The atmosphere is very the outside of the building, you have just found The Drowsy Poet, also known simply as "Drowsy" or Dan Portnoy, laid back, and its location provides easy The Mud Room. Their hours are 7 a.m.-8 p.m. "The Poet," has offered college students and Lynchburg evening manager of access from almost anywhere in Lynchburg. Mon-Fri., 8 a.m.-7 p.m. on Saturdays, and they "The Poet." The Mud Room offers a wide variety of are closed on Sundays. So go check it out and : An atmosphere indeed. The coffee shop offers a coffees and drinks, including a full line of enjoy some high quality coffee as well. ...Jp- ?';?* relaxing atmosphere for studying, catching up with old expressos, straight expressos, Americanos, friends or just reading a book. By day, the Poet plays lattes and flavored lattes. classical music softly in the background, but by night, All of the drinks they rt Ku^ w Drowsy is transformed into the epitome of pop culture, have are served hot or lj| • -I™~- mas spinning the latest from groups such as Coldplay, Jack cold, and they also offer s *J;j • 1 - ifl H^jTi; 1 iuiffi ^ . Johnson, Sixpence None The Richer, Unwed Sailor and seasonal drinks as well LaRue. for the holidays. For the artsy of heart, local artists are featured on the The average price for wall as well as featured on stage. Every Tuesday, the their drinks range from ^fl coffee shop features a different acoustic act from $1.25 for a cup for house around the area. coffee to the most expen­ p^^fipt- ^ 1 PHI ' "*HP^:"^' Be sure to stay abreast of the happenings at The sive drink, the Supremo Drowsy Poet over the next several months because Mocha, at $3.85. Soon some big name acts are going to be stopping in. "We are the shop will begin sell­ looking to bring Justin McRoberts, February 11, Derek ing whole coffee beans as Webb [of Caedmon's Call], January 15, Denison Wit- well. «H mer with Traci Shed, December 6, and we hope to have The Mud Room attracts I JiS^ !*"""''•••* i LaRue on November 18," Portnoy said. a diverse group of people. Any time of the day, whether you need to eat, play or The owner, who goes by KI:NNY GIBSON llll inni" study, the Drowsy Poet is a good choice. So if you need the name Superfly, said CAFFEINATED— Drowsy is conveniently located for to stay awake to play or study, be sure to buy a cup of "Coffee is the great equal­ DIRTY SHOES WELCOMED—The Mud Room offers delicious coffee with a dis­ Liberty Students to grab their favorite caffeine fix. coffee. izer. No matter what class, tinct atmosphere.

My dad is a very wise man, so when I was tions for wherever it was I needed to be. those moments, my dad had every right to crit­ amyjordan 15, and just beginning to learn how to drive, he I have never needed OnStar, or any other icize me, or to vent his frustrations that I could quickly picked up on the fact that I often find kind of navigational device, because I've always be so completely clueless. But he never did. myself distracted when driving. So due had the best navigational tool of all—my Instead of telling me that I was a terrible driv­ Distracted drivers to this very unfortunate handicap of dad. Whenever I even began to think er, he would always listen calmly while I pan­ mine, he wouldn't ever let me lis­ that I could possibly be lost, I would icked, and then in the kindest voice he would always whip out my cell phone and t is a very sad state of affairs when you ten to music while I drove. At the always explain to me exactly what I needed to call him, at home, at the office, on have to warn someone who has never rid­ time I thought it was the most do and which direction to go. There has never his cell phone—wherever he hap­ den with you that they are not in the hands ridiculous rule, but looking back I been a time in my life when he hasn't been I see that he probably wasn't pened to be at the moment. And there to help me out of a bad situation. of the most stable driver. I must admit that no matter what he was doing, anyone who rides in my little Focus for the entirely unjust. Maybe you're an exceptionally good driver, whether he was busy or not busy, first time immediately gets the disclaimer that Another problem concerning and maybe you have an amazing sense of direc­ he always took the time they are not riding with a particularly good my driving is the fact that I have tion. Even if that's true, there's still times absolutely no sense of direction ^ to help his incompetent when we all feel a little bit lost in one area of driver. To be quite honest, anyone who knows daughter figure out me knows that I am literally the worst driver whatsoever. I can be driving to a our lives or another. So don't panic the next place that I have driven to five where she was, and time that you're feeling a little lost-whether ever to grace this planet. where she needed to I think my main problem is that 1 am so eas­ or six times before, yet for some you're confused about what your major should ily distracted. When someone in the car is talk­ reason, it seems to elude me as be, or what to do about your relationship with ing to me, 1 always find myself turning my to how to get where I need to On many of your boyfriend or girlfriend. head to look at the person in the passenger go. those occasions I Just remember that there's Someone who seat, or even the backseat, and then of course, My dad also had the rule that would be at least wants to guide you, and wants to tell you the I inevitably swerve to the right or the left of I wasn't allowed to leave the partially hysterical, direction you should go in. Don't feel bad that the yellow lines. It always seems that the story house without my cell phone. convinced that I was you're a little bit confused. Turn your radio off of whoever is with me in the car is so much The reason for this rule was so that never going to be able and rid yourself of distractions. If you do, you more fascinating than watching the road ahead during one of those inevitable situa­ to get myself out of the might hear the kind, gentle voice of Someone of me. tions where I found myself complete predicament that I had just waiting to help you out. ly lost, I could call him to get direc­ placed myself in. At NOVEMBER 5, 2002 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page 9

Green Men" seriously impressed me. this is the first time his more fiendish Project 86— Steven Dail and Alex Albert have put lyrics have shown up on his albums. Even, together some wicked head bobbing beats with that said, Schwab has been able to Truthless Heroes on the bass and drums respectively. Their put together lyrics that will have you best work was displayed on the old school screaming at the top of your lungs as you By Adam Austin, reporter flavored "S.M.C." drive down the expressway. Project 86 fans will undoubtedly find The effect of the album is not always •. need to get one thing out of the way that "Truthless Heroes" musically stays positive, and at certain points I had to dig. first: if you're a fan of any pop band, close to home for the band; the most deep in between the lines to find any Iand I mean absolutely any pop band obvious change being the loss of the spiritual meaning. I was especially wary you will not like Project 86's latest album "grunge" guitar effect. of several very dark interludes featured "Truthless Heroes." However, if you live The new "clean" guitars are a real com­ on the album. They didn't add anything by the mantra "Louder is better," then we plement to vocalist Andrew Schwab's musically and only succeeded in giving have something to talk about. When I vocal. Schwab poetically winds through the album a morbid overtone (we can first heard "Truthless Heroes" I got so the album seamlessly transitioning from only hope this is the result of some over­ pumped that I felt like smashing a guitar singing to spoken word to screaming and paid producer). and kicking over a stack because the back. "Truthless Heroes" is not an album for album's message is driven high-octane Schwab is a notoriously poetic lyricist everyone. If you are already a Project 86 style. and nothing has changed this time out. fan, or if you're a hardcore rock-n-roll fan Musically the album is, at first glance, The album lyrically is meant to represent who has a high tolerance for the gray just another stereotypical guitar-laden the life span of a man. It flows chronolog­ areas of Christian rock, then you will love rock-n-roll rampage. However, if you take ically through the dreary life of a man this album. DANNY SMITH an honest listen you will be amazed by and comes to a very sad end on "Hollow However, if you're just looking for some of the intricate work put into this Again." some quality Christian rock-n-roll, then I Hometown: Virginia Beach, Va. album. The album shades to the dark side would save my money for this month's For starters, Randy Torres has laid more often than not, but this is nothing new release from Chevelle or go out and new for Schwab who caught flak for some pick up Blindside's latest album, because Major: Elementary Education down some of the most amazing guitar licks and riffs throughout the album; the of the darker poems in his book "We "Truthless Heroes" takes too much effort caught you plotting murder." However, for the casual rock fan to enjoy. Favorite movie: Rat Race Far East influenced guitar hook on "Little

Describe your ideal Saturday afternoon: To go to the beach and catch 12 waves.

What I do in my free time: sleep Liberty's unnoticed minority "I walk down the halls and people say, 'Hi "I want to fin­ By Tamia Hetrick, reporter Pet peeves: crunching ice Scott,' but all I have time for is 'hi - bye'," ish what I start­ Camlin said. "Most of the students accept ed," Addison Favorite Verse: Galatians 2:20 here is a very overlooked minority here me, they don't know that I'm over 30," said. at Liberty University. They aren't nec­ Camlin said. "I came here because it was a Some Words to live by: Everything's gonna be all Tessarily classified by their nationality Christian college. I wanted that atmos­ students right. or their gender. They are the students over phere." decide to 30 years old who attend Liberty. There are Senior Gretchen Addison, who was an on- endeavor 348 resident students over the age of 30 reg­ campus student here from 1988 to 1990, has in col­ After Liberty I would like to: Be a profes­ istered this semester: 127 undergraduates returned to finish her degree. "You can't sup­ lege after sional surfer. and 239 graduate students. That is less than port yourself without a degree," Addison they 7.5 percent of the total student population said. When asked if it is more difficult now, have raised If I could be any car I would be: A Nissan over the age of 30. According to the US she answered with an "absolutely." their children and put them through college. Altima, because if s sleek. Census Bureau, in 2000 there were 12.3 per­ "Running a household, being a single par­ Junior Lynn Spencer fits into this category. cent of students over 30 years old enrolled in ent and finding time to study are the biggest "I was 48-years-old and knew that both What I do when no one is watching: I college. challenges," Addison said. "I was very Mrs. Beverly Lowery and Mrs. Macel Falwell sing with all of my heart. Many of these students have restructured uncomfortable when I first came, but it's started back to college at 48. They were my J their lives to return to school and complete been great." inspiration," Spencer said. If I could be any superhero I would be: their education to give them an edge in the "Students and faculty are outstanding, and She is in the process of getting her bache­ Wolverine job market. Many hold full time jobs as well the faculty bend over backwards to help you. lors degree in elementary education. "I have as having families to take care of. This barri­ The students are so accepting," Addison said. been teaching kids in church for years. I was er leaves them with very little time to social­ In addition to full time school Addison has on staff at Thomas Road. I love kids and have Dream Vacation: Australia ize and enjoy the benefits of a typical college a 9-year-old son. She has been a widow for a real passion for ministry," Spencer said. education. three years and has the responsibility of rais­ Spencer's reason for going to school is to If any actor could play me in a movie I Senior Scott Camlin describes his experi­ ing her son alone. give her more options. When asked if it was would want it to be: George Clooney ence as "rush-rush." Camlin returned to col­ "Sometimes he doesn't like it because at harder to go to school after age 30, she lege in the fall of 2000 after serving nine times it takes me away from him," Addison responded that it is "very hard, your brain Favorite book: "Just like Jesus," by Max years in the Navy. He holds an A.A. in com­ said. doesn't work as well." She feels comfortable Lucado mercial graphics and came to LU to get his Addison spends a lot of quality time with at Liberty. "You make friends with all the bachelors degree in communication studies. her son to compensate for any evenings she other students in education. The boys gravi­ Something most people don't know: I'm According to Camlin it is harder now than has to attend meetings at school. She usually tate toward me as 'mom'," Spencer said. the sweetest guy on earth, and I'm single. when he went just out of high school. "It is studies after he goes to bed at night. She is "My mom is 71 years old and would love much easier living on campus," Camlin said. planning to finish her degree by the summer to go back and finish her education," Spencer "Math is harder to learn now." of 2003. said. Compiled by Amy Jordan, LIFE! editor

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gertips at the Bridal Showcase. There will be By Amy Jordan, LIFE! editor florists, catering companies, photographers and many more businesses that can help in wedding Are there wedding preparations. This event is particularly helpful bells in your to those planning weddings in the area, but is future? Are also useful even for those planning a wedding in When you get lost, what is the first you getting another area. married, or Senior elementary education major Jessica thing that you do? are you Rosenberger, who recently became engaged, is helping a looking forward to the Bridal Showcase. friend plan "I'm planning on attending the Bridal her wed­ Showcase. It's really going to help me in plan­ ding? If you ning my wedding. I think it's wonderful that I are preparing can get ideas for all of the little details for for your upcom­ a wedding in one place." ing wedding, then Admission is only $5, and there make sure to attend the fourth annu­ are door prizes being given al Bridal Showcase coming to away all day. There is no Liberty University on Nov. 9. prior registration This event will be held in the required for this event. Schilling Center on Saturday All the future brides can enter a from 2-6 p.m. and is a wonder Amory McCutcheon, ful opportunity for all brides- "Contest for the Steve Anderson, senior to-be, and anyone else who is Brides" with a youth ministry major junior elementary helping to plan a wedding. grand prize of a education major honeymoon give­ The Central Virginia I wouldn't have to worry I would either ask the person Bridal Guide is bringing away. about that, because I would in the ear next to me for together over 35 local busi­ So if you are never get lost in the first directions or pull over at the nesses that will be set up, planning on getting place. nearest gas station. I would with bridal consultants pre­ married in the near most definitely never drive pared to answer any ques­ future, or if you just want around aimlessly, wasting tions that you might have. to get some ideas, then check time and gas, attempting to Everything that you could pos­ out the Bridal Showcase. figure it out on my own. sibly need for your wedding will be at your tin PAGE 10, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION NOVEMBER 5, 2002 My thoughts on Liberty football players after a tough loss

have walked away from the through in the end. all time season rushing leader. more recruiting and advertis­ grass with the Liberty Flames COMMENTARY goal of taking this program to Kyle Painter, I personally With the grit and consistency ing can be accomplished. With because our team shows no the next level, so I say to all had labeled you "Super Sub" you have shown in your short these new driven recruits we mercy. Let's send Elon's new For those of you reading these players Mission Accom­ for your ability to career here more can provide a consistent pro­ conference a message; remem­ this if you think you are going plished! patiently await great things are gram year in and year out, it's ber those games against to get a chuckle out of this arti­ As a senior at LU, I have your turn and soon to come. that simple. So I challenge Appalachian State and Eastern cle, you can stop reading now! never missed a football game make the plays As for all the crit­ each and every one of you to Kentucky? We have grown as a As I sat at home after last in my four great years here. I necessary to put ics of the Liberty rethink your attitudes and team, so if you schedule us be weekend's devastating loss would like to recognize all of this team in the Football program, I remember Marshall was in 1- prepared to get burned. Foot­ wondering what I was going to the seniors and personally position to win. In think a new rule AA just a few years back. They ball is a game of intimidation, do with the rest of my night, I thank them for their tireless the first start of should be issued. now own the second best win­ and we have hung with the decided to turn on the TV. As work ethic and all of their your college career Don't open your ning percentage over the last best there is so let's prove it the picture slowly emerged, blood, sweet, and tears. I you were faced unsupportive few seasons in 1-A football. and annihilate them on their the movie "Behind Enemy would like to thank all these with the No. 17 mouth with nega­ Nothing is impossible. home field. Lines" was playing. Gene athletes because too many team in 1-AA, some robbieadams tive comments The saying goes, "You are This team has shown me the Hackman spoke to his troops people under appreciate what may have found unless you consider only as good as your last desire to win, and it would and said, "Gentleman, I am kind of commitment they put this task daunting or even yourself a fanatic of this foot­ game." However last week's show you too if you would be going to put you in harms way. forth, and I would like to sin­ impossible. However, your ball program and show up game was not this team's last, supportive. If we really want to Anyone who can't handle this gle a few of them out. poise and leadership skills week-in and week-out. Too so let's focus on the future. As see this school compete mission please walk away First, Jonathan Hanberry, proved to me that you can many people like to spout their for this past week's loss, I have amongst the best college foot­ now." Then I thought of our as a true freshman you led the compete with anyone, any­ negativism without actually a simple solution to all the ball has to offer, we need to get football team and how they put team in tackles this past week­ where at anytime. I think after studying the facts about our emotions you are experienc­ out of our rockers and into the themselves in harm's way on a end and proved you have what your performance through this team and it makes me sick to ing. Save them for just five bleachers. daily basis on the practice field it takes to replace Randall season it would be hard not to my stomach. I myself am not short days from now and pun­ I hope this article clears up and against some of the stiffest State at safety next year. You call you "Starting Quarter­ perfect, but I live and die with ish Elon like no other team a lot for everyone, and maybe back." competition in 1-AA each also had the confidence to Liberty athletics and only wish before. This will be the first it can even hang in the locker weekend. Their mission here punt for the first time all sea­ Verondre Barnes, no matter to see this program succeed. and last time you face Elon in room this week for some moti­ at Liberty is to spread the word son when your comrade had how many men the opposition Winning programs are built Big South competition (Elon vational words if needed or of Jesus Christ and leave every fallen and there was nowhere puts in your face, you always with fan support which shows will move to the Southern con­ maybe not. One thing is for ounce of energy on the field else to turn. You have shown find a way to get the job done. interest, and then more boost­ ference next year) so let's leave sure though, I am a fan of Lib­ through heart, mind, body and ers will emerge and donate your determination not to suc­ With another superb perform­ them with a sour taste in their erty football and I support my soul attempting to emerge vic­ cumb to the pressure put on ance last week, you need only money to the program. With team no matter the outcome of torious. None of these players mouth. Make them wish they you by so many and still shine 119 yards to become Liberty's more money for the program, never stepped on the same any game. Straight thinking on homosexual athletes in the sports world

COMMENTARY the lifestyles of athletes? mentions that he was rafting country. mal." They are the camp, prob­ this? That player would be Besides, why would a gay with his male companion when Tuaolo does have a point ably of gay advocates or effu­ labeled a homophobe (even if Orlando Magic forward athlete be any better/worse someone recognized who he though; he didn't come out sive liberals, that would refuse he's not); they'd call him Shawn Kemp accepts more col­ than a sexually promiscuous, was— an ex-NFL player— and during his playing days to drop the subject, even names usually reserved for lect phone calls on Father's but heterosexual, athlete? Both he promptly denied it. Basi­ because he felt that the sports though they may be trying to John Rocker; they'd demand Day than Bell Atlantic; basket­ of them are living in sin; it cally, someone world wasn't ready help Tuaolo's cause. He'd be that he go through some sort ball broadcaster Man' Albert would be hypocritical to differ­ saw him as an ath­ for a gay athlete still lionized for his decision; of sensitivity training; calls has done things that I honestly entiate between the two. I'm lete. Now, Tuaolo in his playing days. they'd demand special treat­ would be made to the general can't print in good conscience; not demanding a flawless wasn't comfort­ More than likely, ment for him, or whatever. manager demanding that the former NFL lineman Esera lifestyle from the people I see able because he there probably would After all, look at gay rights team release such an "intoler­ Tuaolo announced his homo­ playing sports, I just want to thought that have been three groups now. They don't want ant" individual. No matter sexuality. see the person best suited for someone might camps of thought equal treatment for them­ what, it wouldn't be the stan­ So? thejob. have findou t that directed towards selves, they want special treat­ dard reaction towards injuries I'm the kind of person that Esera Tuaolo, after being so he's gay. So... him. The first camp ment for him. How could that happen every day. It really couldn't care less about deep in the closet that he found Tuaolo makes the would have been the someone be expected to be couldn't be normal. what someone's activities are Christmas presents, came out decision public group of homo- treated as normal, and be on a But I still think that there is away from the court or field and made public his squalid and announce he's phobes and gay- level (dare I say) "playing hope for Tuaolo. He claims to because it's none of my busi­ lifestyle. Big deal. It's obvious gay? I'm sorry, but wesrickards bashers, a group field" if they're getting certain be deeply religious, says he ness. There are some excep­ to me that he's doing it for it just doesn't which we could basi­ privileges? believes in a God of love and tions, like if an athlete were attention. If he was doing it make sense to me. He says that cally expect to arise. Suppose Tuaolo came out forgiveness, and says that selling drugs, murdering his otherwise, why not come out he's lifted a burden off his The second group would be during his playing days. In his "Jesus died not just for you but ex-wife, or whatever. But if earlier, like when he retired? shoulders. But will this make of players, fans, coaches, and first game out, let's say that an all of us." those actions aren't illegal, why And when he did announce his his life easier? Now instead of just individuals (like me) that indifferent member of the That's a good start, Esera. should I concern myself with gay lifestyle, why did he have to having to keep a secret to his wouldn't care about the orien­ opposite team flattened him But I guarantee that if you're his private life? How do I, as a take it to major publications? fans, he's going to have to live a tation of athletes. But the third during a play, or perhaps even seeking to allay your burdens, sports fan, benefit when I Furthermore, it's a paradox life subject to the scorn and camp is the one that would injured him accidentally. How you need to focus on that, not choose to concern myself with as to why he even did it. He notoriety from the rest of the never make a gay athlete "nor­ would the third camp react to your homosexuality.

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tm^ ' ***''•• VTO continued from page 14 six-yard line when Barnes was stuffed on fourth down. 1 Liberty got the ball back "In the fourth quarter, we nr "' ^^*^&M if with 2:35 left and Painter had some things go the other directed an impressive two- way, and we didn't get it ? i AJ minute drill, moving the done," said head coach Ken fM»^ — Flames to the Eastern Karcher. "These guys played - ip' ._— *^^.^ Kentucky's 12-yard line with their rear ends off, but the > ^^"^ It AA**T two seconds left, but Kelley's bottom line is we lost a game 4J ^^J 29-yard field goal sailed we had won. You've got to /w ^ ^^ wide left as time expired. play 60 minutes." Ska^"*" ' fy 1 In overtime, the Colonels The game marked the started things off with a 13- third time in the last four * 4v : ^H ^F^ yard touchdown run by tail­ home games that the Flames *\ back C.J. Hudson, so the have let the game slip away Flames needed a touchdown in the fourth quarter. The I to keep the game going. Dre loss drops their record to 2- Qra. Barnes picked up one first 7, while the Colonels down, but the drive stalled improve to 7-3. SUSAN WIIITI.KY out at the Eastern Kentucky TRUE FRESHMAN— Jonathan Hanberry led the Flames in tackles last week. sp rtsupdate ' Celtics suffer record defeat Falcons Vick fined for socks The Wizards treated the Celtics to some tricks of their own on Former Virginia Tech standout and current Atlanta Falcons Halloween night sending Boston home with its worst loss in team quarterback Michael Vick was fined $5000 by the NFL last week. history. The Wizards placed five players in double-figures on their Vick violated league dress code by showing too much of his red way to a 114-69 victory. Michael Jordan rebounded from a poor socks. According to the league, players must wear white socks ~~m*m opening night to score 21 points. Off-season acquisition Jerry which extend up at least to the mid-lower leg. While Vick was i Stackhouse led the way with 22 points and Kwame Brown added wearing white socks they were rolled down too far. Additionally, 20 points and six blocks. Boston shot just 29-percent from the Falcons wide-receiver, Shawn Jefferson was fined for wearing the JOHN FISHER field while making just 7-31 from downtown. wrong color shoes. COMPETITOR— Kyle Painter got his first start and threw for 193 yards. Raptors Carter injured again Thrashers snap losing skid ! —— After missing 14 games last season with an injured knee, it The Atlanta Thrashers put an end to their seven month long los­ appears Toronto Raptors star Vince Carter may be injured again. ing streak last Saturday, defeating the Florida Panthers 3-1 thanks Carter was helped off the court in the first quarter of the Raptors to a pair of third period goals. The losing streak which began dur­ loss to the Rockets on Saturday night. Carter did not return to the ing last season amounted to 19 straight losses including eight to game and left for the locker with an ice pack wrapped around the start this season. The eight losses was the longest to start a season same knee he injured last March. The injury is initially being called since 95-96 when San Jose lost its first 11 games. a strained quadriceps, but more will be known after Monday's MRI results. Carter, a perennial all-star, led the Raptors in scoring in each of the first two games. Compiled from various news sources

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By Chris Humphreys, reporter on goal compared to BSC's eight. second match is against Flames' keeper K..L Sabotchick Winthropi Liberty's final confer­ On Saturday night the Flames made seven saves and Panthers' ence opponent, on Nov. 9. netted a 1-1 tie in Birmingham, keeper, Luke Eldridge, made nine Winthrop and Coastal Carolina Alabama against Birmingham* saves. are the Big South's two undefeat­ Southern College. With the draw Flames freshman forward, Darryl ed teams, and they will meet on Liberty's record is now 10-6-2; Roberts, won his second Big South Nov. 6 in a match that will deter­ Birmingham-Southern's record is Conference player of the week mine the conference's regular sea­ now 5-10-2. The tie also marked award on October 28. Roberts, as son champ and decide which team the end of Liberty's brief two game of Oct. 27, was also eighth in will get the first seed in the tour­ winning streak. Division I soccer with a average of nament. The game remained scoreless 2.29 points per game. Roberts was Liberty and UNC-Asheville are until the 71st minute when BSC's also 10th in the nation with a .94 battling for the third and fourth Timo Langer scored an unassisted goals per game average. Although seeds. Both the Flames and the goal to give the Panthers a 1-0 lead. he was scoreless last week, he still Bulldogs have 3-2-1 Big South However, Liberty would answer needs one more goal to become records with one Big South game eight minutes later when Brentley Liberty's leader in goals scored, remaining this season. Kellum scored off of a free kick while in Division I competition. Asheville, will host Radford on from just outside the penalty area. Next week the Flames play a pair Nov. 7. Currently, Asheville holds It was Kellum's sixth goal of the of road matches before beginning the tie breaker against Liberty season. That was the extent of the the Big South Conference with a 2-1 overtime victory over scoring in the 120 minute, overtime Tournament the following weekend the Flames on Oct. 4. match. Liberty out shot the on Nov. 14. The first match is MIKETROXEI. Panthers 26 to 20 and had 10 shots against N.C. State on Nov. 6. The FULL EXTENTION—K.J. Sabotchick dives and deflects the ball to preserve the tie against BSC. V'ball sweeps both weekend matches twice by club hockey By Joel Patrick, reporter Women's volleyball improved its record to 13-15 after winning both of its matches this weekend. The Lady Flames traveled south to face Charleston Southern University (4-23) and Coastal Carolina (17-9). Friday November 1, the Lady Flames were in Charleston South Carolina to face the Buccaneers. The Buccaneers jumped out to a two game lead before the Flames battled back and won three straight games (19-30, 28-30, 30-24, 30-26, 15- 5). Junior middle blocker Erin McKeown led the Flames with 17 kills while sopho­ more middle blocker Becky Rudnick and junior outside hitter Tatiana Tkachuck both had 15 kills. Saturday November 2, the Lady Flames defeated the Chanticleers of Coastal Carolina (30-22, 19-30, 30-24, 20-30, 15-12), in another five-game match. Erin McKeown led Liberty with a team high 19 kills and 28 digs. Sophomore outside hitter Jennifer Belk had 17 kills and 22 digs.

The Big South Tournament is just a MIKETROXBL few weeks away on November 21 in Rock FACE OFF— The Flames were able to beat Robert Morris College up and down the ice, outscoring them 14-5. Hill S.C. .JOHN FISHER John Zieglar recorded a hat trick and an assist Saturday night, and Paul McDonald had two goals and an assist WINNER— Jen Belk serves another winner as LU wins 3-2.

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By Evan Falat, reporter Kenya), who ran a time of 26:42.81 good remarked on the team's Continued from page 14 enough for 22nd, Bobby Hunt (Jr., Frye- finishes saying that On a cool, sunny morning last Saturday burg, Maine) in 31st with a time of although the effort from Rutgers entered the fourth the Liberty men's and women's cross­ 27:19.97, and Ben Melin (Fr., Winnebago, both teams was good on quarter with a 17-14 lead which country teams competed in the Big South 111) in 41st, finishingwit h a time of Saturday, he was not con­ could have even been higher had Cross-Country championships hosted by 28:03.06. Also running on the men's side tent with third place in an interception for a touchdown Winthrop University in Rock Hill, S. C. The were Shaun LeBaron (Fr., Anchorage, conference and that the not been called back. men's team finished in third place with 80 Alaska) and Tonny Sangutei (Sr., Kapsa- definite challenge for both But that play gave Miami the points, ahead of UNC Asheville, Radford, bet, Kenya) finishing in 45th and 51st teams is to move up to a momentum it needed and the Elon, Winthrop, and Charleston Southern. respectively, with times of 28:11.9 and higher Big South finish rest was history. Coastal Carolina University placed second 28:42.3. next year. Tolsma went on However, Miami will have to with 70 points and High Point University For the Lady Flames, Samantha Pel­ to say that this season was play much better if it has any won the men's title with 29 points. On the letier (So., Wells, Maine) led the way with a especially tough for both hopes of continuing its unbeaten women's side, the Lady Flames also came time of 18:38.5, picking up the 8th spot. the men's and women's streak, much less a National in third place, scoring 79 points, and fin­ Melissa Blackstone (So., Presque Isle, teams due to various Championship. With four games ishing ahead of Winthrop, High Point, Maine) and Sara Pettit-Kline (Sr., struggles that have left in the regular season the Charleston Southern, Elon, and Radford. Rockville, Md.) were next for the Lady occurred. Hurricanes have probably the Coastal Carolina won the women's cham­ Flames, finishing in 12th and 18th place, "The season for the toughest schedule of the remain­ pionship with 22 points while UNC with times of 18:57.4 and 19:18.8, respec­ women was tough due to ing undefeated teams with Asheville finished in second with 59 points. tively. the lack of depth that they games against Tennessee, Vir­ Leading the Flames to a third place fin­ Chelsey Swanson (Fr., Littleton, Colo.) experienced throughout the PHOTO PROVIDED ginia Tech and Pittsburgh. Okla­ homa and Ohio State's schedule's ish on the men's side was Dan Rabe (Jr., finished in 20th place with a time of 19:21.5 entire year," said Tolsma, FOCUSED—Samantha Pelletier placed eighth in the Big South. Imperial, Pa.) who finished in 9th place and was closely followed by Christina Stro- who continued saying, "For are pretty even, both teams will with a time of 25:52.64. Following Rabe, hecker (Sr., Halifax, Va.) in 21st place and a the men's side injuries dealt the team a Samantha Pelletier and Dan Rabe, both of probably play one more top 25 were Evan Falat (Fr., Stockton, Calif.), who time of 19:22.8. Finishing in 43rd place blow, especially the loss of number two who were also All-Conference selections candidate before entering the finished in 11th place with a time of was Danielle McNaney (So., Gardner, runner Josiah Melly (Jr., Kitale, Kenya)." last season. Pelletier and sophomore BCS. ' 26:07.99, Jason Brown (So., Loves Park, Kan.), in a time of 21:35.4, while Aimee Melly, who finishedthir d at last year's Big Aaron Gogain also represented Liberty on So, while half the undefeated's 111.), 18th place in 26:23.29, and Aaron Riley (Jr., Black Mountain, N.C.) and South Championships, has not raced for the Big South All-Scholastic team. lost last week there is still an out­ Gogain (So., Anchorage, Alaska), 20th Olivia Hobel (Jr., Foxboro, Mass.) finished the Flames since their September 21 meet The Flames season continues with the side shot at the BCS for any one place in 26:32.86. in 55th and 58th place respectively, with at Virginia Tech. NCAA Regional Championships which of them, considering the remain­ Completing the scoring for the Flames times of 23:13.5 and 23:59.5. Representing the Flames on the Big take place in two weeks in Greenville, N. C. ing schedule's of the top three. were Richard Cheruiyot (Fr. Kericho, Flames head coach Brant Tolsma South All-Conference team this season was Dan Rabe: leading the way for men's X-country

By Andrew Martin, reporter During last year's season, Rabe God has given me. It isn't going to be This desire to win is greater than was named to the All Conference just handed to me, I have to work," ever in Rabe now. He has set his Who knew that a love for basket­ Team in Cross Country. He won the Rabe said. goals through the roof, and there is ball could actually drive a person 3,000 meters race at the indoor Big Thus far in his junior year of no one denying his capability to away from the same sport they des­ South Conference Championship, cross-country he has won two races. accomplish them. perately desired to succeed in. What and he was second in the 1,500 He won the Lynchburg four-miler "I would like to qualify for nation­ started as an accident has turned meters during the outdoor confer­ with a time of 21:00, and also fin­ als in the 1500 and become an Ail- into an incredible talent for Dan ence championship. His time in the ished first in the Virginia Tech Invi­ American in this event before I grad­ Rabe. 1,500 was 3:52, which was seven tational running almost eight kilo­ uate," Rabe said. Rabe started to run during his seconds off the national qualifying meters in 24:30. As well as this, he also said that he senior year of high school. The pur­ time. "It feels good to win. When I wants to qualify for nationals in pose of running at that time was to Rabe's good season last year was started running in college, I thought cross-country, and "just keep win­ help him get into shape to play bas­ due to the hard work that he has put I could never win. Then I went to ning." ketball in the winter. He had into this sport since he took it up his Virginia Tech and won against good Outside of running, Rabe has dreams of being the next Michael senioryear of high school. In the competition," Rabe said. some very noble goals. He wants to Jordan. Who could have guessed he summer he runs around 80 miles a Rabe's father is what kept him grow and mature in Christ, follow would become one of the top run­ week, and during the season he going when thoughts of quitting God's will for his life, and work with ners at Liberty University? shortens that regiment to 70 miles of seeped into his head. "He would children and teenagers in some facet PIIOTO PROVIDED "I run now to give back to the Lord a week, if that can be considered always encourage me when I was of his life. DRIVEN—Dan Rabe pushes himself to a ninth place finish. what He has given me," Rabe said. shortened. down. I would complain and want to "No matter what vocation I am in, "The only way I can get quit, but my dad would talk me out whether it be business, running, or better is to work hard to of it and constantly motivate me," he whatever, working with children and get out all the talent that said. teens will be my focus," Rabe said. HONG KONG SUPER BUFFET

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johnfarel Teams are falling fast Liberty University's foot­ ball team suffered its most excruciating loss of the sea­ son on Saturday. But for Liberty fans and many col­ lege football fans across the country, last Saturday was nothing short of a night­ mare. Going into last week­ end, eight division I-A teams were undefeated, but by Saturday night that number had been cut to four. Three of the four teams, Notre Dame, Georgia, and Virginia Tech actually had legitimate shots at a National Championship. The other team, NC State was on the verge of the school's first ever 10-win season. In some ways I think Saturday had to be toughest for Notre Dame. Although no one thought they would even be in this position at the start of the season, the Fighting Irish were putting together an amazing run. Besides Miami and Oklahoma, Notre Dame probably had the best shot at a National Championship, a position they hadn't been in for nearly 10 years. In 1993 it was the same oppo­ nent, Boston College, and in both cases Notre Dame was the more talented team. Nine years ago Notre Dame lost on a late field goal, last Saturday, the Irish did themselves in, thanks to JOHN KISHKK seven fumbles. COMEBACK KINGS—Travis Turner of Eastern Kentucky scored this two point conversion to tie the score at 28 a piece. Then In overtime, he led EKU on the winning drive to break LU's hearts. Like Notre Dame, Virginia Kentucky's option attack, but stopped the downs from the one-yard line. Eastern Kentucky Tech's demise had an all too i Kyle Adams, reporter Colonels when it mattered most. Until the mid­ tailback Chuck Marks dove into the end zone on familiar flavor. Last season way point of the fourth quarter, the Colonels had first down, and again on the two-point conversion Virginia Tech's title chances The Flames came within seven minutes and a meager two field goals to show for their five to cut Liberty's lead to 28-14 with 7:05 left. were ruined by the thirty seconds of upsetting No. 17 ranked Eastern trips inside the Liberty 10-yard line. The Flames next possession went three-and- Kentucky on Saturday at Williams Stadium, but Pittsburgh Panthers. This "I'm proud of the fact that we can step up and , out, and a short punt by defensive back Jon year despite a No. 3 ranking, after a series of costly mistakes the Flames squan­ make the stop, we just have to do it out in the Hanberry, who took over punting duties after Jay home field advantage and a dered a 22-point lead in the final half of the middle of the field too. You can't play just one Kelley suffered a concussion, gave Eastern two touchdown lead in the fourth quarter before eventually losing to the down," said linebacker Lee Bishop. Kentucky the hall at the Flames 37-yard line. The third quarter, Pitt got the Colonels, 35-28 in overtime. But with 10 minutes left in the fourth quarter, Colonels later scored on a 18-yard catch-and-run, best of the Hokies again. Liberty dominated the first 50 minutes of the things started to fall apart for the Flames, and Liberty's seemingly safe lead was down to just The only explanation for game, taking a 28-6 lead on two Dre Barnes Eastern Kentucky's offense completed a 26-yard one touchdown. this, I guess is that it must touchdown runs and two touchdown passes from pass on 4th-and-lQ to set up lst-and-goal at the The Colonels completed their comeback three be psychological. How else Kyle Painter. Barnes again shouldered most,of Liberty's four-yard line. plays later when George Taylor picked off a Kyle could 22nd ranked Florida— the offensive load, carrying the ball 38 times for After the Flames' defense stuffed the Colonels Painter pass- Painter's only mistake of the day- which has been a shadow of 179 yards and two touchdowns. Painter, making on three runs then broke up a pass on fourth and returned it 35 yards for a touchdown. its former self—upset unde­ his first collegiate start, completed 11 of 23 passes down, it looked like they had managed yet another feated Georgia, or eighth for 193 yards and two touchdowns. goal line stand, but a defensive holding call ranked NC State fall to The defense had its hands full with Eastern against Liberty gave the Colonels a fresh set of Please see FOOTBALL, page 11 mediocre Georgia Tech. But whether it was over- confidence or under-confi- dence, both were evident Saturday. Miami was the one team that got lucky Flames capture top seed averting what could have been one of the biggest Liberty put another goal on the board. upsets in college football By Andrew Martin, reporter Senior midfielder Emily Shubin received a history, ultimately defeating pass from Liz Rudolph about 25 yards from the The Lady Flames women's soccer team Rutgers 42-17. goal. She fired a shot that went past Radford claimed the regular season Big South Rutgers entered the game University's goalkeeper Samantha Woods to Conference championship with a 2-0 win over a decisive underdog having put the Flames up two goals. rival Radford University. lost all its Big East contests The Highlanders didn't quit though after the The two schools had been tied going into while winning just one game two early goals were scored. Their best chance Saturday night's game, with the winner claim­ out of conference. This is came only six minutes after the Flames' second ing the regular season championship, as well as the same team that lost to goal. the number one seed heading into this week­ conference opponents by RU (12-4-1 overall, 4-1-1 conference) worked end's conference tournament. scores of 50-0, 61-0, and hard for a corner kick. A ball was sent into the The Flames (7-8-1 overall, 5-0-1 conference) 80-7 last year. However, last box and Kelly Bertwell headed the ball on goal. scored two goals before 15 minutes had been Saturday they came one Flames goalkeeper, sophomore Natalie Mayer played, and held on for the shutout. quarter away from beating was up to the challenge and stopped the shot. The first goal came in the second minute the No. 1 team in the coun­ Natalie Mayer stopped four shots and when junior midfielder Sarah Foster scored. try and snapping its 29- recorded her second solo shutout of the year. There was a scramble in front of the net, and game-winning streak. The Flames, with the win received a first Foster was able to chip it into the net through round bye in the conference tournament which the traffic for the 1-0 lead. will be held November 7-9 in Charleston, S.C. Please see COLUMN, page li J Not much time had gone off the clock when UNSTOPPABLE—Alicia Davis keeps her team on top with her toughhess.