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11-13-07 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 25, Issue 10)
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On Saturday, Nov. 10, the! University football team $ second highest single ga; total in program lilstogg 1 WRESTLING RETURNS The wrestling team is ready to points. The combined sco dominate in their second season points tied the Big South re after a 12-year hiatus SPORTS B5 highest points total in a game, » DORM 7 UPDATE fans set a record themse|h Students may be able to return combined home attendance 1 as soon as Nov. 7, depending on construction NEWSA6 of 85,140, shattering the record by almost 20,000 sp< » CREATIVE COMMUNION A unique approach to the annual communion service offers a new way to give thanks LIFE! B8
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Student-initiated ^OMK •• OPEN HOUSE BP^ Liberty welcomes over prayer meetings grow r^*4B&w '''IfSHj 1,700 visitors for CFAW By Daniel Martinez _ \ By Amanda Forth NEWS REPORTER "- 1 |B, NEWS REPORTER Liberty students seeking extra oppor m ^^ The campus of Liberty University was tunities to deepen their relationships with flooded with more than 1,700 high school Virginia campaigns helped Christ now have plenty of chances as stu students and visitors this past weekend for by efforts of LU students dent-led prayer groups and church servic Dell declares Liberty a the second College For a Weekend (CFAW) es are multiplying across campus. of the semester. Students from across ByJoyannaGilmour Senior Brett Hammans, who has been 'strong wireless campus' America, and some even crossing the Ca NEWS REPORTER instrumental in this movement, said, "If nadian border, came to Lynchburg to see we are serious about seeing God's will be By Othon Zermerio "the world's most exciting university." Over 50 Liberty University students ing done, and we believe what the Bible NEWS REPORTER Brittany Bingham, a high school senior campaigned Nov. 3 through 6 for seven says about prayer, then we need to make at Lynchburg Christian Academy, said she candidates running for positions in the prayer a priority in how we use our time Liberty University's Information Services likes Liberty because the school "teaches Virginia Senate, the Virginia House of Rep and energy." is constantly working to be at the forefront of us why we believe what we believe." resentatives and the office of sheriff. Of the Students were given encouraging in technology, and efforts are paying off as Lib "Jerry Falwell Sr. wasn't one of those seven Republican candidates that Liberty sight into the importance of prayer by Pas erty is featured on Dell's Web site as a suc that would tiptoe around certain issues," students assisted, five won election last tor Rob Turner, who spoke in Convocation cessful case of technological improvement. Bingham said. Tuesday. on Monday, Nov. 5. Please see CFAW, A8 Please see ELECTIONS, A6 Please see PRAYER, A2 Please see WIRELESS, A8
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OPINION » White equals racist WOW & ** Head of the class i 11 ( Freshman 15 no more What one college pamphlet suggested about Josh McDougal will run in the NCAA National Tips on how to eat nutritious and live a racism in American culture today, A4 Championships for his fourth season in a row, B4 healthy lifestyle even at college, B7 . llbertychampion [email protected]
English department grows in stature and scope with new faculty members
By Alyson Bruner NEWS REPORTER
Two new names have recently taken up residence within the halls of the English department as Dr. Jaeshil Kim and Ginger Verti- can joined the faculty at the start of this semester. "I've been praying for a place where I can freely share my Chris tian thoughts and perspectives with, my students and colleagues. God led me here to Liberty," Kim said. CHARITY FORWTI
PHOTO PROVIDED Kim's life has changed drasti DR. JAESHIL KIM cally, as she moved from Orange County, Calif, to teach at Liberty. ROTC shines at Ranger Challenge "Since I came to Lynchburg, I've been enjoying a quiet and peace ful neighborhood," she said. by bringing home top honors Prior to teaching at Liberty, By Jennifer Schmidt ing Brandon Smith, Robert Goodin, the march, 30 minutes is added to she attained a master's degree in ASST. NEWS EDITOR Drew Martens, Alexander Woody, your finishtime, " Smith said. linguistics from the University of Paul Tillman, Isaac Olsen, Mathew "(The) best way to describe it is Wisconsin in Madison. Liberty's Reserve Officers' Train Gum, Daniel Trick and Petra Ger- grueling. It tests the whole team's After getting her M.A., Kim at ing Corps (ROTC) earned a fourth ber. endurance." tended the University of Califor place finish at this year's Ranger Before the competition began, Guidons - identifying flags car nia and did doctoral research on Challenge, held the weekend of Oct. "we met between 5 and 6 a.m. five ried by military units - are fash the syntax of East Asian languag 26-28. days a week for physical training," ioned in the colors of the unit that es. Liberty's cadets competed at Fort said Brandon Smith, a junior com carries them. Active military units She received her Ph.D. in lin Pickett in Blackstone, Va. against peting for the second time. earn streamers for their guidons guistics and then taught at the CHARITY FORYSTEK 22 other schools including Virginia "We got to know each other and after fighting in battle, but ROTC University of California-Irvine GINGER VERTICAN Military Institute, University of Vir did team building then. The compe units earn streamers for placing in before making the transition to ginia, Duke and Wake Forest, win tition wasn't scary because you had a competition. Liberty University. education, who is already familiar ning second place in their division nine other people that you knew al In 2005-2006, Liberty's ROTC When Kim is not teaching, with Liberty after graduating in and fourth overall. ready." had three streamers after giving she enjoys doing many different 1995 with a Bachelor of Science in Captain Shane Morris, cadet The Ranger Challenge is a compe "110 percent against ROTC pro things, including playing the clar psychology. coach for the Ranger Challenge, tition measuring both cooperation grams that have in some cases been inet, reading and cooking. She then received her master's said, "By placing second (for divi and personal skills as they contrib around for numerous decades," As for the future, Kim plans to in English education at Lynch sion) in the Ranger Challenge this ute to a team effort. Events include according to Morris. After this obtain closer relationships with burg College. year, we were able to put a face with physical fitness tests, an obstacle year's Ranger Challenge, the Lib her students. "(Lynchburg) is a very nice, our name and have brought this course, a shooting event and a hand erty's ROTC unit was awarded nine She says that she is enjoying her little, 'big' town," Vertican said. program enormous recognition re grenade assault course. streamers, putting Liberty's ROTC students very much and that it is "It seems to be going through a gionally." "The obstacle course tends to program "front and center," ac her pleasure to meet and listen growth spurt and, like an adoles "This accomplishment could fur bring 'esprit de corps' for the team cording to Morris. to them. Kim also wants to get to cent, is outgrowing its roads." ther impact the number of cadets and is a confidence builder as the "To fully understand how far Lib know her community neighbor In her free time she enjoys play in the program next year and years teams maneuver through several erty's ROTC has come, you need hood better. ing the guitar, singing, traveling after as well as increase the scholar obstacles," Morris said. to look back to where we've been," "I haven't had a chance to look overseas, mountain biking and ship money brought to Liberty Uni Cadets also compete in land navi Morris said. around Lynchburg yet. That's one filmmaking. versity," Morris said. gation tests under day and night "Liberty's ROTC reopened their of my projects for my winter vaca Kim and Vertican both give an Liberty's ROTC program annu conditions, a HUMVEE push and doors for training in 2001. There tion," Kim said. academic boost to the growing ally generates over $500,000 in tactical squad movement. were just five cadets in 2001 com The second addition to the English department curriculum scholarship money Morris said. "We helped each other and knew pared to the 78 enrolled in 2007. School of Communication faculty at Liberty, which includes the Beginning in August, Liberty ca each person's strengths and weak You can put those numbers against is Ginger Vertican. study of English literature, liter dets underwent extensive tryouts nesses for each competition," Smith any successful ROTC program in Vertican came to Liberty to ary scholarship and critical theo to earn one of the 10 open competi said. the nation as a measuring stick for teach English as a second lan ry, the history and culture of Eng tion spots. Cadet Stephen Ross was The challenge concludes with a succesaful program's growth," guage to international students. lish and the linguistic particulars selected as team captain due to his a "10K road march that tests the Smith said the best of what he "It's like being a missionary, of the English language. experience competing in the Rang physical and mental toughness of has gained from ROTC has been in teacher and cultural exchange art er Challenge two times before. Ross the cadets," according to Morris. tangible skills such as "leadership, ist all rolled into one," she said. made the final cuts for the other "The march is six miles with 40 time management and discipline." Vertican is from Lake Arrow Contact Alyson Bruner at nine cadets that would round out pound rucks on your back. If your head, Calif. Moving to Lynchburg [email protected]. Liberty's competition unit, select ruck is under weight at the start of Please see ROTC, A6 was a stepping stone in Vertican's PRAYER: New groups include Dorm Church, Glow Stick and the Lynchburg Prayer Network
Continued from A1 Dorm Church, Glow Stick and the Lynchburg pain in the Christian life, living blameless be Similarly, the Lynchburg Prayer Network Prayer Network. fore God and living in godliness. is an organization that is designed, accord "The leadership on Dorm 7-1 and Dorm These services also feature worship and a ing to Hammans, to unite Christians to pray Turner left students with this message: 28-2 wanted to start a service on Sunday time of gathering and prayer. for various needs. The network contains new "Who you are is your prayer life." • nights that was led by college students," said A unique student prayer service called Glow groups started by students to pray for specific Every Liberty student has access to a num senior Parker Jones, an RA from 7-1. Stick, which derives its name from the admo needs, such as the persecuted church, child ber of church services each week, such as From the beginning of the semester stu nition of Matthew 5:14 - "You are the light of trafficking victims and even certain regions Campus Church on Wednesday nights and dents from 7-1 and 28-2 have been gather the world" - is also held on Sunday nights. of the world, like the Middle East. Heads of Sunday mornings, multiple TRBC services ing each Sunday night in DeMoss Hall 1114 Glow Stick lasts from 10:30-11:30 p.m. and is the Prayer Network are open to new sugges on Sundays, and Convocation three times a at 7:15 for a dorm-led time of worship and held on the Prayer Chapel lawn. tions. week, not to mention prayer groups on Tues prayer. The Glow Stick Prayer Service Facebook "Anyone interested in starting a group for day nights. Although started by 7-1 and 28-2, any stu page reads, "We're begging God to break us, something else can contact me, and we will Students looking for more prayer and fel dent is welcome to attend. break our campus, break the surrounding ar try to help them get it rolling," Hammans lowship, however, can try any of these groups: Discussions include topics such as handling eas and ultimately sweep across this nation." said. Led by Liberty students, Glow Stick en The Middle East prayer group meets every courages corporate and private prayer along Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the pillars of DeMoss with times of worship or a brief message. Dif Hall, and a group praying for Africa meets at /"-"I 1 III L I B E R 1 V ferent themes are chosen for various Sunday the same place Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. nights, such as choosing one person to pray When asked if he would recommend that CHAMPION for throughout the week or praying for God students attend these various meetings, 1971 UNIVERSITY BLVD. LYNCHBURG, VA 24506 (434) 582-2124 to work in a specific way in one's life. Hammans said, "Definitely. God has given Various students can be seen wearing ac different pieces of His heart to us, and we tual glow sticks around campus, both as a need to join together and pray for the things Faculty Adviser Deborah Huff Policies reminder to pray and to further promote the God cares for." prayer service. Ad Director Sue Matthews The Champion encourages As the group's description on Facebook Contact Daniel Martinez at community members to submit Editor in Chief Jenni Thurmaii says, "We don't need to ask God to move. [email protected]. letters to the editor on any subject. He is moving, and He has been moving this SECTION EDITORS Letters should not exceed 400 words whole time. We need to move!" and must be typed and signed. News Kari Mitchell The deadline is 6 p.m. Monday. Asst. News Jennifer Schmidt Letters and columns that appear are Opinion Will Mayer the opinion of the author solely, not the Asst. Opinion Amanda Sullivan Champion editorial board or Liberty Life! Natasha Kormanik University. Sports Eric Brown All material submitted becomes Asst. Sports lake Petersen property of the Champion. Copy Editor Jen Slothower The Champion reserves the right to Lions Den: PHOTOGRAPHY accept, reject or edit any letter received — according to the Champion Photo Editor Alex lowers Question stylebook, taste and the Liberty Asst. Editors Caleb Atkins University mission statement. Nick Pooh- and Answer Send letters to: Liberty Champion Graphic Design Jesse Perry Liberty University, Hox 2000, & Web Managment Natalie I'liurman Lynchburg, VA 24502 Dr. Habermas or drop off in DeMoss Hall 1035. Distr. Manager lien Lesley The Champion is available online at: Ad Manager Cilauco Lima www.hberty.edu/inlo/chainpion. Hbertydiamplon2007$yahoo,*tiu •AY, November 13,200 Liberty students prepare for state SHRM competition Recent Speakers
By Jennifer Schmidt of the donations raised from a graduate members of SHRM. As "Obviously, there is a desire to ASST. NKWS EDITOR fundraiser held previously this se Johnson described, teams com help the school of business and Lib mester were given to the Godpar posed of three students com erty University by raising aware Liberty's chapter of the Society ent home. pete against students from other ness of the importance of the field for Human Resource Management Last year students from Liber schools in the region with the over of Human Resource Management. (SHRM) is currently preparing for ty's SHRM chapter volunteered at all winning team competing at the Two and a half years ago I did not the annual Virginia State Human the State HR games, and this will regional HR games. know what HR was. Now I see how Resource (HR) Games. be the first year that Liberty com In describing the importance important HR is to the success of Having been reactivated less petes in the games. of SHRM for undergraduate stu any organization," Johnson said. than two years ago, 25 new mem Held in March 2008, the games dents, Johnson cited three primary The SHRM chapter will be hold bers joined Liberty's SHRM this will provide the 12 Liberty students reasons. ing a Christmas Bazaar on Nov. year, and the society now totals 42 competing the opportunity to "Students should join SHRM to 28 and Dec. 3 in order to raise the students in all. sharpen their knowledge about HR build knowledge and skills in man funds needed to attend the State AUK TOWRRS With an eight-member student and also to prepare for the Profes agement and leadership ... to in HR games. More fundraisers are "There are some things worth executive team, the society organiz sional in Human Resource (PHR) crease their access to a worldwide being planned for the beginning of living for, there are some things es monthly panel discussions with exam, which must be passed by network of business professionals the spring semester. worth fighting for, and there are area professionals, holds monthly professionals in the field of HR to and to gain practical experience Contact Brandon Johnson at some things worth dying for. And general membership meetings, obtain a certificate. working with local HR profession [email protected] for further America is worth dying for," said enjoys monthly social events and The exam, and subsequently the als." information about joining SHRM Vietnam veteran and evangelist hosts campus fundraisers. State HR games, focus on six con Johnson further added that Lib or to donate funds to the society. Tim Lee. Lee addressed Liberty's "Each semester we have fund tent areas: strategic management, erty's SHRM chapter has recently General information about SHRM student body in convocation on raisers. Part of our fundraisers workforce planning and employ been asked to "conduct the Lynch can be found at www.shrm.org. Nov. 7 in honor of Military Appre have been to raise money not only ment, training and development, burg wage survey in the spring of ciation Day. Lee, who lost both of for SHRM, but also for the Liberty compensation management, risk 2008." Contact Jennifer Schmidt at his legs during a minefield sweep in Vietnam, said that the 36 years Godparent home," Public Relations management, and labor and em "I have enjoyed the experi [email protected]. Director Brandon Johnson said. ployer relations. ence and opportunities that I have since he recommitted his life to Johnson added that 50 percent The HR games are for under gained," Johnson said. Christ have been his "happiest." CLASSIFIED Math Tutors Wanted! Sylvan Learning in Lynchburg needs TDJ TRUCK & tutors for Algebra I, AUTO SERVICE Algebra II, Geometry. If you are knowledge CHRISTMAS SALE Provides: BROWNSTONE able in these subjects PROPERTIES, INC and have completed - Body + Fender repair your BS or BA degree - Minor + Major We Proudly Offer: Send SHRM members work, this is a great mechanical repairs • Single Family Homes part-time teaching - Brake + exhaust work • Townhomes/ Apartments to the HR games!!! opportunity. Hours • Short Term Rentals - U-Haul Rentals • Optional Washer/Dryer are flexible and fall - Computer diagnostics • Call for current Specials * between 3:00 pm & and more! Personalized Christmas 7:30 pm M-F. Satur stock i n g a \ a i 1 a h I e day morning hours Visit us online at also available. Contact STUDENT wvvvv.brovnisloneproperties.com For a complete listing Center Director Bob DISCOUNT of available properties. Morgan at 832-1000 or email bmorgan® 385-1025 Nov. 28th 3720 Old Forest Road sylvanlynchburg.com Call (434) 239-5247 info'sSbrownstoneproperties.com SHIM I I am-1 pin (434) 660-8068 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DeMoss Hallway
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By Stephen Nelson has applications as well, allowing by that certain candidate. OPINION WRITER members to publicly display which CNN has a similar setup, but it It is hard to imagine that the candidate they support. is not as streamlined as the Post's. 2008 presidential election is Some of these applications are YouTube and CNN have teamed roughly a year away. A year sounds devoted to supporting certain can up to deliver live debates from like a long time, but to a candidate didates, political parties and de questions submitted on YouTube. the election is right around the batable issues. The Democratic debate can be corner. Applications to take quizzes and viewed online, and submissions Neither party has a definite can see which candidates align to the are still being accepted for the Re didate for representation yet, and person's political views are also publican debate that is scheduled the battle is fierce. It seems there available to download for each reg to take place on Nov. 28 on You- is always someone new entering istered user. Becoming aware that Tube's Web site. the race, and for a voter that can the election is important should It is easy to be overwhelmed by be overwhelming. Understanding also open doors to which issues the amount of candidates and the who the candidates are and the are important. amount of information revealed issues they support will fill in the The issues citizens care about about these candidates. gaps left by the deluge of confu directly coincide with which can Deciding whether Al Gore is go sion and politics. didate to support. Citizens can ing to enter the race and shake Elected officials cannot get elect find a Web site, publication or things up or if Stephen Colbert is ed in the first place if not for the news network that is trustworthy a serious candidate are irrelevant votes of citizens. and find out what it says about the issues. The key to getting people to vote candidates. The point of supporting a candi is to get them to overcome their For example, the Washington date is to support them. Research apathy. Many feel voting and un Post has a vast store of informa their background, faith, career and derstanding politics are too con tion about candidates available on morality. Tell other voters and get fusing or that they do not matter, its Web site. them involved. but the truth is that every vote The site divides candidates Choosing a candidate is like does matter. into political parties and lists the making any rational decision. Apathy among younger genera frontrunners at the top. Pictures Choose the candidate who is most tions is one of the major concerns are placed beside the candidate's appealing to you and has the cre of candidates. According to the name for easy recognition. dentials and ideals best suited for U.S. Census Bureau's report of the The best thing about the Post's the situation. 2004 election, only 47 percent of coverage is that each candidate has
BY JENNY SPADAFORA citizens 18 to 24 voted. his or her own profile page with bi Contact Stephen Nelson at Many candidates are targeting ographies, links to Web sites, ma [email protected]. "The key to getting people to vote is the younger generation by creat jor headlines and an "issue track ing MySpace pages and broadcast er," which tracks how many times to get them to overcome their apathy." ing videos on YouTube. Facebook issues are mentioned in the news Birth control for kids: Taking sex education too far?
By Amanda Sullivan ducted after the King Middle School fringing on the rights of parents. the Pew Forum found that 78 per The responsible action for par ASST. OPINION EDITOR situation, "49 percent of those sur The content taught and its mor cent want public schools to teach ents to take would be to talk to their veyed said that providing teens with al value are what are in question. about birth control, and 76 percent child in the first place. Sex educa King Middle School, in Portland, birth control would not encourage Most organizations with a religious think schools should teach kids to tion is a matter for the family, not Maine, recently challenged the sexual intercourse, and a virtually affiliation believe in an abstinence- abstain from sex until marriage." the public schools, to handle. How ethical standings of parents when identical 46 Also, Time, ever, because some parents do not the Portland school board voted percent say it com men take this responsibility seriously, 7-2 to provide birth control to its would." tioned that public schools feel it is acceptable sixth through eighth grade stu Obviously, three quarters to hand out contraceptives to mid dents, according to FoxNews.com. parents are di "Sex education is a matter for of high school dle schoolers. The school's questionable conduct vided as to how students pre Students need to be aware of the evoked an argument among parents the schools the family, not the public fer receiving potential life-altering aspects of pre who believe that allowing students should pro information marital sex. Whether the parents or to receive contraceptives without ceed. Regard schools, to handle." about both ab schools take on this responsibility, notifying parents would only fur less of how stinence and it should be made undeniably clear ther enable the pupils to rationalize many schools safe sex. that the best course of action would taking part in premarital sex. teach sex edu If parents be to abstain from sex until mar The issue of sex education in the cation, the type of sex education only program. However, opponents are so concerned about what is riage. Handing out contraceptives school system has been a touchy that is taught and the moral per of that position say that abstinence- taught to their children, they should to middle school students is not the be willing to become involved. Yet, subject since the early 1970s. Since spective associated with the teach only does not warn of the conse answer. then parents have remained con ing of those will always remain key quences of having premarital sex. some parents' fear or embarrass cerned that sex education only en issues. The heart of the issue is that According to Time.com, "Most ment of discussing sex with their Contact Amanda Sullivan at courages sexual activity. According programs have to satisfy religious parents want their children to get children is what has lead to the bar [email protected]. to an Associated Press-Poll con and health activists while not in both messages. In a 2005 survey... rage of sex education programs. Racism pamphlet leads to questions about the nature of prejudice By Will Mayer OPINION EDITOR ones who are able to back their prejudices with institutional pow You may have heard conserva er, white people are the only people tive radio or television hosts talk capable of being racist. ing about a program enacted by the Not only that, Olsson denotes University of Delaware that had to that white people can be nothing do with educating white students other than racists. Olsson states about racism. If you believe the that people who believe the play hosts, the program stated that all ing field between races has been white students were racist, based on leveled are spreading racist propa the simple fact that they are white. ganda and that people who believe In fact, the University of Dela affirmative action is reverse racism ware did not specifically begin a are merely afraid of losing their class but rather promoted a pam "power." Olsson adds that under phlet on their Web site as suggested this new definition, "reverse rac reading for students. The pam ism" is also a tool used to deny the phlet, written by Jona Olsson, was occurrence of racism. entitled "Detour Spotting for White While conservative talk show Anti-Racists." hosts enjoyed bashing the Univer The document was also used in sity of Delaware for promoting a residence halls in resident life pro liberal agenda, the situation does grams. According to a letter posted far more to highlight the idea that on the University of Delaware's many people believe that just be public relations Web site, "Students cause a person is white, that person in several residence halls were told is automatically an enemy of mi because both races are granted the ing to lessen racism in white people. tant to note that they were not "ra their participation (was) mandato norities. power to perform racist acts. By her definition, it does not matter cial" minorities. ry." The letter would later go on to Since Olsson felt free to redefine Olsson's propaganda does not if white people do not feel superior Racism must be seen for what say that the program was not man a few terms for clarity, it is only fair strengthen the role of minorities but because they are white, or if they it is, rather than be used as a tool datory and students were being in that I be allowed to do the same. rather oppresses them. Her propa hold no animosity toward minority to advance certain agendas. It is formed of their rights in the situa Racism should be defined as op ganda takes away powers allocated communities. They are and will al equally important to realize that a tion. Later, according to a World pression or violence (physical or to every individual - powers to hate ways be racist. person of any race has the potential Net Daily artic'e, the University of verbal) enacted upon individuals of without reason and power to exact Olsson also fails to recognize and the power to choose between Delaware ended the use of the pam one race by individuals of another, that hate upon other individuals the historical significance of white committing racist acts or treating phlet in residence life programs. simply because of an existing preju with words, fists, gang violence or people being oppressed, such as the people with equality and respect. The 13-page pamphlet basically dice held by a member of one race policy. I'm sorry to say that every Italians in Louisiana or the Irish against a member of another. By person born into this world pos in New York and Boston. Granted, redefines racism as prejudice plus Contact Will Mayer at sesses those powers. institutional pqwer. Olsson argues this definition it would be impos-, these peoples,were minorities in [email protected]. that since white people are the only sible to commit "reverse racism" Olsson's statements also do noth their own respect, but it is impor • i» •—' « <|l HH \4 MlllWll
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By Jen Slothower knees due to the cold, I will gladly when I want to get to a basketball married, the next time the campus COPY EDITOR wear jeans when I can. game on time. needs some excitement. the Editor Freshmen this year have never This year, Fall Break came back Convocation is also different this I want to commend the Liberty This year, I have commented thus experienced Liberty without the and saved the lives of many as they year - and I'm not talking about Champion for two articles in the far on some things I dislike, such as transit system. Sometimes, I can wallowed in the mire of midterms, the overflowing seats and students Nov. 6 edition. the road system in Lynchburg, the not even remember what it was like reading assignments, and other sitting in the aisles. The first essay, by Stephen doors in DeMoss or people dislik before the buses, which have solved character-building exercises. Most This year's speakers have been Nelson, concerns a soon-to-be- ing Halloween. Many good things many problems. chose to spend their breaks having inspiring, Bible-driven, and even released film based on an "anti- are happening in and around Lib fun with friends and family, thus The system has yet to be fine- entertaining - in a good way. I Narnia" children's book by an erty, however, and I want to call at no work was actually done, but a tuned, of course. I boarded a bus certainly did not know Ed Hindson avowed atheist. tention to them. was capable of puppet voic The essay advocates a rea Although it is often easier es, and Jonathan Falwell soned, thoughtful response to a to lament about the park is more of a hoot than the potentially deceptive film rather ing situation or wish that character he looks like in than the usual, unfortunate reac all 7:40 classes would be "Many good things are happening in Harry Potter, magic spells tionary position likely to be taken discontinued, we must nev included. by (rightfully) concerned people er forget the things on cam and around Liberty, however, and I I wish Ergun Caner had of faith. pus that are blessings to us chosen to get tasered in The second essay, by Jen now thanks to the "suffer Convo on television, but we ing" of previous students. want to call attention to them." Slothower, presents a view from still have a semester left of the other, end of the spectrum I, for one, cannot imag this year to see what can in correcting another tendency ine wearing a skirt to class happen. among Christians: that of be or having to see my male comrades a few weeks ago for a quick run to great deal of emotional trauma was If you ever feel like rain clouds ing such mindless, consumers of struggling with a tie. The guys in North Campus for an intramural satiated. are dwelling over Liberty Moun popular culture that culture sup my high school class had the privi basketball game and instead found Johnnie Moore's wife-finding Fa- tain, remember this. plants the Bible in authority and lege of wearing ties, and while it myself on a winding road in the cebook page sprang up this year as First, we actually had tons of sun influence. was amusing to see people choked, back of Lynchburg. well. Every time someone teases shine this semester. Second, there Together, these two articles re the great challenge of hiding the A feeling of helplessness settled the gnome of a campus pastor, I is always a silver lining - or a lot of flect well on how far Liberty Uni unfastened top button, a large va over me as we drove, bumps and feel they are metaphorically beat silver linings - and Liberty keeps versity has come from the days of riety of clip-on ties, and creative ty all, to our demise. Within 10 min ing a dead horse, but I had to get changing for the better, buses and banning movies altogether to a ing patterns, the ties caused great utes I realized we were at Scare- my kicks in and immortalize this tie-less guys included. place of a reasoned and balanced discomfort overall. mare, and although we made the practice of teasing in print. What perspective that strives for effec loop and ended up at North even the grand public does not know is Please contact Jen Slothower at I had to wear a skirt in high tive engagement with the culture tually, I can think of better ways to that Johnnie is secretly dating a school, too, and after four years [email protected]. by Christians who are "in" the spend my 30 minutes, especially woman right now and will emerge, of slush on the legs and arthritic world, but not "of it. The fact that such mature re flections are coming from our stu dents should make us all proud. Kudos to these writers and to the i'«- Champion!
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NEWS EDITOR "It's that personal, door-to-door work that wins elections," said Some students may be able to Hurt. return to Dorm 7 as soon as the end Brown won his campaign for of November, pending the sanction sheriff of Bedford County by a 40 of Lynchburg's building inspector, percent margin, another victory according to recent updates from for the Liberty campaigners. Liberty administrators. In a meeting on Thursday, Nov. Updates on construction prog 8, Hurt addressed the Liberty Uni ress are available almost every day versity College Republicans, prais along with detailed color photos at ing the group for its efforts in the www.liberty.edu/studentaffairs un recent election. Hurt also took der "Updates - Residence Hall 7." questions from the audience re Administrators have continually garding his stance on political "hot stated that student safety is of ut topics." most priority and that work is being William Zimmerman, a sopho done as quickly as possible. more biology major at Liberty Efforts to stabilize the dorm in University, won the Outstanding clude the placing of metal plates Volunteer of the Year Award for connected by perpendicular bars his efforts in the Poindexter, Yak that run in between the top and abouski and O'Brien campaigns. bottom floors. Improvements also Zimmerman said he partici include 100 anchors being installed pated in the campaigns "to elect along the sides of the dorm to per Christian politicians" as well as to manently stabilize the building. become more politically informed Inside repairs include the filling and involved. of cracks, retiling floors and adding Logan New, another member new ceiling tiles. PHOTO PROVIDED of the College Republicans, won The most damaged part of the WILLING WORKERS — For the Nov. 6 election, students gave extra manpower to grassroots campaigns for several Republican nominees. second place for Volunteer of the dorm, and the one currently in need Year. of the most repairs, is the first floor Continued from A1 In total election results, the Hurt called a "heatbreaking loss." "The reputation of Liberty Uni corner lying closest to the ravine. Democrats captured control of the "He was our closest and best versity is coming up," said Stephen Liberty students, many of them Virginia Senate, picking up four hope for retaining Republican con Witham, faculty advisor for the Contact Jennifer Schmidt at members of the Liberty Univer seats for a slim majority of 21-19. trol of the Senate," said Hurt. College Republicans. [email protected]. sity College Republicans, split into The Republicans retained control Tommy Carowick, a junior so-' Candidates are now calling Lib groups and traveled to several of the Virginia House of Delegates cial science major, worked for the erty to ask for help from student Virginia locations last weekend with a majority of 54-44. Yakabouski campaign, helping volunteers, said Witham. In his to assist in last-minute campaign Republicans Robert Hurt and with door-to-door campaigning speech, Hurt emphasized the im efforts. The volunteers spent the Ralph Smith were both elected and literature distribution. portance of groups such as the Col days leading up to Tuesday's elec to the Virginia Senate, a victory "I liked supporting a good Chris lege Republicans. ROTC tion participating in grassroots both for the candidates and for the tian man in the 17th district and "I can't tell you how important Continued from A2 campaigning, including door-to- Liberty students helping with the increasing his name recognition," it is to work, especially in the next door campaigning, contacting vot campaign. said Carowick. two years, to get more young peo "My GPA has gone up since fresh ers from phone banks and helping Hurt's campaign for Senate was Charles Poindexter and Donald ple involved," said Hurt. man year, and I've gained maturity at the voting booths. a resounding success, as he won Merricks, both Republicans, won For more information about overall. There are many paths to do "It was an honor getting to par by a comfortable margin of over seats as delegates in the Virginia joining Liberty's College Republi something great, and ROTC is one ticipate in all these campaigns," 50 percent. Smith won by a slim House of Delegates. cans, contact [email protected]. of them," Smith said. said Annie Celotto, president of margin. "This was the fighter," said Hurt To help with campaigns for For more information about Lib the College Republicans. Chris Yakabouski and J.K. of Poindexter's win. conservative lawmakers, contact erty's ROTC program, see http:// Liberty students participated "Jay" O'Brien both lost their bids Poindexter's victory was nar Professor Stephen Witham at sp- www.liberty.edu/studentaffairs/ in four campaigns for the Virgin for election this year. Yakabouski, row as he clinched his seat in the [email protected]. rote. ia Senate and two campaigns for running against an incumbent of House of Delegates by only a three the Virginia House of Delegates 24 years, lost the election by a 12 percent margin. Contact Jennifer Schmidt at as well as assisting Mike Brown's percent margin. Liberty volunteers put a hefty Contact Joyanna Gilmour at [email protected]. campaign for sheriff of Bedford O'Brien lost by a mere 852 votes amount of time and effort into this [email protected]. County. in what newly-elected Senator campaign, going door-to-door as
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The project to create a wireless "The problem with wireless (ac academic area in need of wireless Connie D. Allison, directoi&sf campus initially began in the fall of cess) is saturation - you can only access, but Graham said Network Network Operations at Liberty WIRELESS 2004 when the computer lab and get about 25 people per access point. Services is working on the problem, University, said, "It's an interest Dorm 13 were the only places on You can only have about three ac mentioning that "the goal is to cover ing place for technology right now Continued from A1 campus with wireless Internet ac cess points in a given area overlap any place where it may be beneficial because, no matter how much you cess. ping. So, in a given space, you can for someone to use." have on supply, you always have According Dell's Web site, "In the Today, with about 400 access only have about 75 people in there. Graham added that the goal to more demand. It is difficult to plan annals of higher education success points strategically distributed, There's no way to change that.... It create a completely wireless cam not only to have wireless (access) in stories, few have achieved so much Liberty's 4,000-plus acre campus is takes some planning, it takes look pus is about 95 percent completed. all the locations but to have enough as fast as Liberty University." almost completely wireless. ing at the blue prints of buildings.... Some students have complained coverage." Liberty is also featured by Vir Jimmy Graham, manager of Net It, takes constant tweaking of the about the signal strength of certain ginia's Region 2000 Technology work Services at Liberty University, system," he said. areas, but Information Services is Contact Othon Zermeho at Council as a wireless hotspot. said the job has not been easy. Campus North 1900 is the only aware of the situation. [email protected].
• ,• . : Creative Interaction: A new approach to the idea of communion and end at 9 p.m. adoration to God. Scriptures and the names of those who have received much have much re The theme of the communion service is God will be located around the room to bring quired of them," said Carson. "ACTS of Thanksgiving." The experience will about "praise for who he is." There will also be "We want students and members of thfe provide a unique opportunity for attendees to a section for confession where Scriptures will Liberty family to attend and be challenged to be led through reflective and interactive parts be used to guide communion participants. truly give thanks for God's great blessings and of the ACTS prayer, which stands for adora The next station will be designed to bring God's greatest blessing - that of his Son.", ' tion, confession, thanksgiving and service. about offerings of thanksgiving. Various sta Communion will also be served in a dif Ray said the goal of doing a communion tions will cause attendees to think about how ferent manner this year. Campus Pastor Mi services involving the ACTS prayer is for stu God has blessed them. chael Miller said Spiritual Life Directors are dents to take time to think about how blessed These stations will include thanking God not directly involved in serving communion they are and to demonstrate that thankful for family, freedom, Liberty, faculty and and ushering the service as in years past. ness through reflection, interactive stations, friends. Miller said this works to their advantage be communion and acts of service as they go Carson said they will finish the stations cause they are able to enjoy the experience of back out on campus and return home for with a call to give thanks for faith, and that the service. Thanksgiving break. will lead an observance of the Lord's Supper. Miller will join three head ushers and Res The communion service will not have a Scripture will again be used to guide attend ident Directors in handling element prepa speaker. It will be a "move at your own pace" ees during this time. ration, trays and manning the communion By Christi Corbin service. Communion will be served on a long, low table. NEWS REPORTER There will also be no corporate worship at table where students will bend down or kneel Miller said leaders on campus are prepar the service. to take communion after having time for ado ing in other ways. Student leaders have been Liberty's annual Thanksgiving commu Campus Pastor David McKinney said they ration, confession and thanksgiving to God. praying for the service and asking students nion service will be held in an interactive and decided to create the same type of worshipful "I believe it will be a very personal service from their halls to come to the service with nontraditional manner this Wednesday, Nov. atmosphere without corporate worship. as the students spend time reflecting on their them. 14, in the Schilling Center. "This is a generation that thrives off of and own lives and circumstances," said Ray. "It is Resident Assistant Hannah Daniels is al Rebekah Ray, Assistant for the Office of Stu even expects music to sculpt the shape of a very important, especially at this time of year, ready starting to invite girls on her hall. dent Leadership (OSL), said it will be different worship service," said McKinney. for all of us to stop and be thankful for all that "I really enjoy communion each year. It is than anything OSL has done in the past. "We have chosen to hold a service that ac God has done for us." a great way to be refreshed and refocused on Campus Pastor Dwayns Carson said, "We complishes the same thing without putting so Communion will conclude by having a sta the Lord, and it is also a great reminder of are going with a different concept." much emphasis on corporate worship music." tion called "service." This station will chal the many blessings God has given me," said That concept is a walk-through that will Carson said that when attendees arrive, lenge participants to do an act of service over Daniels. allow students and faculty to leave whenever they will walk through stations following the the Thanksgiving break. Contact Christi Corbin at they feel led. The service will begin at 6 p.m. ACTS theme and will be self-guided to give "We want to put before our students that [email protected].
paintball, horseback riding, rock quainted with Liberty. There are climbing and a ropes course. seminars that give parents helpful OPTIONS GALORE -A CFAW student / CFAW "I think getting the college expe tips on how to pay for college and and parent peruse the weekend rience before actually going to col how to help their child choose the calendar of events upon arrival at Continued from A1 lege helps," current freshman Aus right major. Liberty University. tin Baker said. Seminars include workshops Bingham continued, "He would "I wish I would have gone to where students and parents can confront them, and (Liberty) teach CFAW because 1 didn't really know learn about the admissions process es us to have a solid foundation so anything until I actually came and completing Financial Check-In. we can defend our faith." here." In addition, a breakfast for youth The opportunity for people to For some students, being able to pastors and sponsors was held, and come and stay on campus and the stay the weekend in the dorms a parent and sponsor lunch with * participate in a variety of planned was the best part of visiting cam Chancellor Jerry Falwell, Jr. to bet events is attractive for students. pus. Hilary Baker expressed how ter acquaint parents and sponsors Liberty offered many different ac being exposed to the dorm life was with the school. tivities over the weekend, includ her favorite part of CFAW. CFAW will be held again from ing late skates at LaHaye Ice Cen " I love Liberty because it's a good Feb. 14-17 and April 10-13. More ter, treasure hunts, various athletic Christian environment. 1 love the information can be found at www. games, and seminars on available dorm life, we make lots of friends, libertycfaw.com. majors and different ministries of and it's lots of fun," Baker said. fered at Liberty. CFAW also gives parents and Contact Amanda Forth at Qne longer event allowed stu youth pastors the opportunity to [email protected]. dents to travel to Master's Inn for attend certain events and get ac
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By Anjani Salonen was never able to catch up, and the rest of centage in the game with two kills. SPORTS REPORTER the first game went quickly. Sophomore Nelson finished with 15 kills and 15 digs, Chelaine McCarty had six kills and junior and she hit a stellar .591 in the victory. Competing in their last week of regular Jessica Nelson finished with 10 digs in the "I think this match was beneficial for get season play, the Lady Flames volleyball game. ting us ready for next week. We got every team swept both of its two opponents, the The Lady Flames were able to build a one involved and did not let the other team North Carolina Central Eagles and the lead in the second game as well, and a kill get runs. It was a great match for building Radford University Highlanders. liberty by sophomore Kallie Corbin put Liberty our confidence," she said. beat the Eagles 30-17, 30-15, 30&5 on up 10-5. She also served the game's final Tuesday night and defeated the Highland six points. Junior Ashley Webber and Nel Please see VOLLEYBALL, B2 ers 30-20, 30-20, 30-16 Saturday, extend son each had four kills. ing its winning streak to 14 games. In the third and final game, the Eagles After winning 39 out ofthe last 40 games, led the Lady Flames 6-5 before Nelson BIG SOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP Liberty started strong in the match against went on a hitting rampage. She had three the Eagles. Freshman Nicki Scripko kills out of four rallies. She finished the LADY FUMES VS. WINNER OF served for six straight points and left the game with seven kills on seven attempts. score in Liberty's favor, 10-2. N.C. Central Corbin also had a perfect 1.000 attack per COASTAL CAROLINA/RADFORD MICK FOOLS Flames melt Davenport in heated rivalry
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For some reason, the Liberty Flames hockey team consistently shows up to play well when all the Col- lege-For-A-Weekenders come to town. This past weekend was no different. Liberty won two action- packed games when the rival Davenport Panthers came into town, scoring a total of 11 goals in the pro cess. As sophomore Josh Tucker said, "They've played us physical every other year that they've played us, so I'm sure they were coming out with some big hits, looking to get under our skin." From the opening face-off on Friday night, both teams were at each other's throats. The first period saw 12 penalties, including a 10-minute misconduct given to Davenport's Ken Jacobs. Even with all the opportunities, the first period did not have any scor AI.KX TOWERS ing action until the last two minutes of play. w««s»w»«^*^ Davenport's Adam Thomas opened the scoring when he took a pass from teammate Kevin Doyle that beat Dalton Stoltz high and gave the Panthers a 1-0 lead. Less than a minute later, freshman Kyle Dodgson tied it up with his first goal ofthe evening. In the second period, after just five minutes, Lib erty sophomore Dave Semenyna gave the Flames the lead on the power play after the puck deflected off a Panther defenseman then popped over starting goal ie Chris Joswiak's left shoulder. Flames crush VMI 73-34 Liberty scored two more goals on the power play during the next five minutes and looked to be run ning away with the game before Thomas cut the lead in home season finale in half with his second goal ofthe night. Please see HOCKEY, B5 By Thomas Lourdeau Head Coach Danny Rocco said of his on a reverse and rumbled forward for 53 SPORTS REPORTER emerging quarterback. "For the firsttim e yards. Four plays later, the Liberty of in a long time, maybe ever, I really see fense spread the field with five wide re The Liberty Flames were firing on all him being the leader I thought he could ceivers on third-and-goal, and Smith hit cylinders as they closed their home sea be and hoped that he would become." senior wide receiver Brandon Turner on son with a 73-34 thrashing of the Vir The rushing attack was once again a slant for the touchdown, putting the ginia Military Institute (VMI) Keydets at fierce as juniors Zach Terrell and Rashad Flames up by 10. Williams Stadium on Saturday. The 73 Jennings rushed for 83 and 78 yards, re After the Flames defense forced a third points was the second highest total ever spectively. Both players surpassed the consecutive punt, Smith executed the scored by a Liberty team, and the com 2,000-yard mark for their careers as well play action as the secondary approached bined 107 points between the two teams as scoring a combined four times in the the line of scrimmage looking to defend also tied a Big South conference record. victory. the run. Bolden had a wide open path Junior quarterback Brock Smith was Junior Dominic Bolden returned the down the middle of the field as he scam efficient through the air again, complet opening kickoff to the VMI 11-yard line, pered into the end zone for the 52-yard ing 11 of 14 passes for 246 yards and setting up Liberty's first points of the af touchdown. three touchdowns. ternoon on a Noah Greenbaum field goal. "I think the biggest thing that I'm notic On their next drive, Terrell took advan Please see FOOTBALL, B4 ing is poise, confidence and leadership," tage of over-pursuit by the VMI defense TOP SHELF— Freshman Eric Reynolds beats Davenport's goalie during this weekend's action at the LaHaye Ice Center.
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^ggj W SOCCER vs Wimhrop 3-2 0T 8IH 0 STARTS FRIDAY AT VINES CENTER libertychampir>nsports@g JESDAY, November 13,2007 •S^W JM •••••I omen's Basketball, Volleyball Lady Flames defeat Athletes in Action in exhibition ah Frazee and Rebecca Lightfoot each scored in the first half as the Flames shot 59.3 per on a 12-0 run to restore its lead. Watkins got in double digits, with Moriah contributing 13 cent despite trailing going into the break. a defensive board and went coast to coast for points and five rebounds and Lightfoot scor "Typically you don't shoot 60 percent and a lay-up to put Liberty up 69-61. ing 12 points and shooting 2-of-3 from be be trailing going into halftime," Green said. Considering Liberty's squad is the same hind the three point arc. "I felt like defense stepped up when it really as last year, only gaining a couple freshmen, Senior Courtney Watkins also had a solid needed to." their character could be seen as they came night, posting six points, nine rebounds and AIA started the second half with three con from behind to beat such a tough team. two steals. secutive three-pointers, giving them their AIA is a team comprised of many former "This game was very unusual, because Ath largest lead of the night at 50-44. college basketball players that tour all around letes in Action hasn't shot 31 three-pointers in Then Liberty's defense took control of the the nation playing different colleges as a part a game. That got us in trouble," Head Coach game, causing four turnovers in the next five of Crusades for Christ. By William Armstrong Carey Green said. "I was pleased with how we minutes. On their current tour, AIA faced off against SPORTS REPORTER pulled it out at the end." Watkins forced two turnovers and had eight ACC teams such as Boston College and Vir Liberty controlled most of the opening half, defensive boards in the second half to change ginia Tech, and other Division I teams includ The Lady Flames women's basketball team starting the game on a 10-3 run and leading the pace of the game. The defensive push led ing Boston University, Marist College and the got the best of the Athletes in Action (AIA) by as many as 10 points. to the Flames to an 11-3 run to recapture the University of Massachusetts. Liberty was the in their lone exhibition game last Thursday AIA ended the half on a 20-6 run, hitting lead at 55-53. last game of the tour. night, winning a close game by a score of 80- six three pointers in the process to take the "Our main focus was on defense in the sec The Lady Flames will open up their season 74- lead 41-40. ond half, and it was a key to the win," Wat on Tuesday, Nov.' 13 at 7 p.m. as they travel Preseason Player of the Year Megan Frazee "We have a lot to learn — we have new play- kins said. "Coach talked to us about creating to Greensboro, N.C. to take on UNC Greens went n-of-14 from the field for 29 points and ers, and we hope to have progression and get some stops on defense." boro. also recorded 11 rebounds, three assists and better," Megan Frazee said. "We need to be AIA answered with eight of the next 10 Contact William Armstrong at a block to lead the Lady Flames. tougher defensively." scores to reclaim the lead 61-57. Then, for the [email protected]. In a balanced scoring effort, juniors Mori- Megan had 14 points and seven rebounds next 4:53, Liberty kept AIA off the scoreboard VOLLEYBALL: Team earns share of Big South title Continued from B1 The opening game was tight in the man Karyl Bacon had four kills in the girls have taught me so much about beginning until the Lady Flames went streak, and Scripko helped with three. passion and how to play hard," Bar- tomoeo said. WE Head Coach Shane Pinder said, "It on an eight-point run, leaving the score Pike scored the last three points for was a good to play a midweek match 24-13. Liberty continued to dominate Liberty, closing out the match. Pike agreed, saying, "This year, we before we face Radford on Saturday. for the duration of the game as the The Lady Flames tied Winthrop have picked up the level of play. It's This match allowed us to get a lot of duo of Nelson and Webber recorded University for the title of regular-sea not just with a couple of players. It's people in. Everyone works hard in five and two kills, respectively. son Big South champions, but because with the whole team." ARE practice, so it was nice to get every Game two went almost as quickly of the tiebreaker, Liberty took the No. Liberty will host the Big South body in and really boost morale. I as the first, with the Highlanders only 1 seed in the Big South Championship Championship for the first time since am proud of the kids for playing with coming as close to two points behind and earned a bye for the first round. the 2001 season. The Lady Flames will ONLINE intensity and just playing our game. the Lady Flames with the score 22- Leaving on a good note, the seniors play the winner of Coastal Carolina That's the sign of a great team." 20. Liberty went on to score the last shared their thoughts on the team this and Radford on Friday evening and Senior Night against Radford was eight points, Corbin scoring for seven past season. will attempt to break Winthrop's five- @ a memorable one for the team, espe of them. Scripko dominated the stat "This year has been the best year year championship winning streak. cially for the three seniors on the ros sheet with eight kills in the game. since I've been here, and it's so excit Friday's game is set for 4:30 p.m. Liberty.edu/ ter, Lara Bartolomeo, Mary Alice Pike In game three, Radford got out to ing to be going out like this," Sanders and redshirt junior Alysson Sanders, a 2-1 lead, but the Lady Flames ran said. Contact Anjani Salonen at Champion all of who will graduate in May. up the score with a 14-2 run. Fresh "This team is amazing. The younger [email protected].
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By Jessica Carniol SPORTS REPORTER Although down 2-0, the Lady indecisiveness." Eagles came back strong in the The loss ends Liberty's season, The Liberty University women's second half. With 48:52 on the while Winthrop will advance to soccer team played its final game clock, Winthrop forward Ashley the tournament semifinals to play of the season this past Thursday at Bader received a pass in the box the winner of the Coastal Carolina the Big South Tournament held in from Chelsea White and scored versus Virginia Military Institute Charleston, S.C. the Lady Eagles' first goal of the game. The No. 5 seeded Lady Flames game. Lady Flames senior Suzanne Ed were matched up against the No. 4 The teams continued exchang wards recapped the season by say Winthrop Lady Eagles for the first ing shots through the half, and nei ing, "This season, we worked tre round of tournament action. ther team was able to connect until mendously hard and faced many The day before the game, juniors Winthrop forward Ashley Bader challenges along the way. The Amy Oberlin and Brittany Tyson scored a crucial goal for Winthrop strength of our character and will were given Big South All-Confer with less than a minute left in were tested, but we never gave up. ence first team honors. the game. Bader's goal forced the "I learned that the best way I can Liberty took the lead at the be teams into overtime. contribute to my sport and the ginning of the game when junior However, just 39 seconds into testimony of Jesus Christ is by Amy Oberlin scored as she head overtime, Lady Eagle forward Erin loving and serving my teammates ed home a corner kick sent in by Foote sent the Lady Flames home on and off the field. Loving people, classmate Mallory Neff only 4:22 as she scored the winning goal for through whatever venue, is all that into the game. Winthrop. really matters in the long run." Before the half ended, Lady After the game, Head Coach The Lady Flames ended their Flames senior Kendall Bartholom James Price said, "We were very season with a record of 6-12 over ew scored another goal and was decisive in the first half, and they all and a 3-4 mark in the Big South assisted by fellow senior Rachel could not keep up with us. We conference. Hetrick to give Liberty a 2-0 lead were really attacking. After half- at the end of the half. Liberty out- time, we were less decisive, and Contact Jessica Carniol at shot Winthrop 8-3 in the first half. they were able to capitalize on our [email protected].
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ON THIS PAGE Football, Cross Country FOOTBALL: A perfect 6-0 at home
Continued from B1 the touchdown, putting the Flames After the defense forced another ahead 45-14. VMI punt, redshirt junior Jonathan "I thought 'Wow, I better not miss Liberty entered the second half Crawford returned the kick 65 yards this ball,' and I just set my feet and with a 45-28 lead as the Keydet for the score, set up by a punishing threw it at him," said Smith. offense looked to bring the game block from Hicks. Liberty scored its third consecu within striking distance after reel Liberty's next possession was an tive touchdown on a keeper by ing off 14 unanswered points. effective nine-play, 56-yard drive Smith, putting the Flames ahead by "VMI fought hard - I knew that resulting in a Terrell touchdown, his 24. they would," said Rocco. "At the 15th straight game in which he has VMI needed only 24 yards to put end of the first half they found a way found the end zone. His run gave up its first score of the afternoon. to gain some momentum and really the Flames 73 points, and although The point after was blocked, howev get back into the football game." the Keydets tacked on another late er, and Liberty led the game 24-6. VMI's next drive stalled when touchdown, the Flames rolled on to The Liberty offense responded Hughes fumbled the ball inside Lib victory. quickly by marching 52 yards on erty territory, and it was recovered "For a while it really was a bizarre six plays during a drive in which by the Flames at the 36-yard line. game in terms of how the big plays Terrell and Jennings tallied all of The Flames overcame two fum were going back and forth," said fensive yardage. The finalpla y was bles and penalties to score on Jen Rocco. a 10-yard rush by Jennings that nings' four-yard run, giving him The win caps off a 2007 home resulted in his first touchdown of his fifth straight multi-touchdown campaign in which the Flames the day. Their next scoring drive game, tying him for the Big South were a perfect 6-0 for the first time came courtesy of a fumble by VMI record. On the score, Liberty also in school history. They will have quarterback Kyle Hughes that was set a single-season record in points the opportunity to capture the Big returned just inside the red zone scored in a season and became the South Championship when they to the VMI 17. Bolden eventually first team to have two 50-point face Gardner-Webb on the road found the end zone on a screen pass games against conference oppo this Saturday at 1 p.m. Coach Roc from 10 yards out. nents in Big South history. co feels confident in his team's op "As a quarterback, you just go The Flames defense tightened up portunity. through your reads and do your once again, forcing an errant throw "I think we put ourselves in a job," Smith said. by Hughes which was intercepted great position right now to go down After the Keydets engineered by redshirt junior Kent Hicks and to Gardner-Webb next week with a a six-play, 63-yard drive capped returned to the VMI 14-yard line. lot of confidence." by a 33-yard touchdown pass by Three plays later, Jennings set the Hughes, Bolden found his way to single-season rushing touchdown ContactThomas Lourdeau the end zone again as he returned record with 15 while adding to the at [email protected]. the ensuing kickoff 83 yards for Flames lead. NICK POOLE Liberty shines at NCAA Southest Regionals, McDougal ready for Nationals
By David Hunt The first Flame to cross the line with a near personal best of 30:31. Flames running personal bests. ning 21:44 and finishing in 55th SPORTS REPORTER was none other than 13-time Ail- Following Jelen was sophomore Senior Piper Newby led the place. American Josh McDougal. McDou Josh Edmonds and Wilkerson. Ed charge, finishing in 17th place in The final Liberty women to cross Some things just have a habit gal took the win by six seconds, fin monds grabbed the 40th position 21:07. Newby chased overall winner the line at the 2007 NCAA South of working out, and for the Lib ishing the 10 kilometer (6.2 mile) and finished in 31:15. Brianna Felnagle of North Carolina east Regional Championships were erty University cross country team, race in a blistering 29:30. Jacob The still-injured Wilkerson ran for much of the race. Felnagle fin freshmen Kati Albright and Rachel things worked out fine after a Korir, of Eastern Kentucky, was the a surprising 32:28, good for 91st ished in 19:52. Valliere. Albright grabbed the 59th somewhat rocky start to the season. second place finisher in 29:36. overall. Newby was followed in close pur position in 21:49 and Valliere took With sophomore and two time Ail- "This race was exactly what I want "I ran about as gobd as I think I suit by freshman Dacia Bushman. the 76th slot running 22:07. American Sam Chelenga still ineli ed," McDougal said after crossing could have," Wilkerson said after Bushman ran a 21:39, good for The Regional Championships gible and seniors Clint Jackson and the line. "I just kicked it in at the ward. "I've only been training for 11 44th place. served as the last Liberty cross Kalib Wilkerson hurt, the Flames end and, well, it couldn't have gone days now, so just to run is a bless- "It went okay," Bushman said af country race for most of the run were shorthanded. That did not any better." ing." ter. "I felt a little tired, but under ners. The top two teams for both stop the Liberty harriers. With the win, McDougal pro The final Liberty finishers were the great conditions it was fun. We men and women will prepare for With a strong showing at the 2007 gresses to the NCAA National sophomores Corey Reed and Jor all did pretty well, I'd say." the National Championships in NCAA Southeast Regional Cross Championships for his fourth sea dan Whitlock. The two finished in Rebekah Ricksecker followed Terra Haute, Ind. Country Championships, held in son in a row. 101st and 161st in 32:45 and 34:47, Bushman, claiming the 52nd posi Josh McDougal is the lone Lib Louisville, Ky., both the men and Junior Jordan McDougal, the respectively. tion while running 21:43. After the erty qualifier and is an expectant women tore up the course. brother of the elder McDougal, held The Liberty women also finished race, Ricksecker said that it was as challenger for the national title. He "We did very well on both sides," on to grab the second Liberty finish. their highest in an NCAA Regional easy as "running to the second mile will race on Saturday, Nov. 17. coach Brant Tolsma said afterward. Jordan ran for 16th place overall in Championship this year after plac after the first and the third mile af "I don't think we could have ex a quick 30:26. ing 12th as a team last year. The ter the second." Contact David Hunt at pected a better race on the men's or Senior Jarvis Jelen was not far women climbed to a seventh place Senior Ashley Osborne was just [email protected]. women's sides." behind, also cracking the top 20 finish due to a plethora of Lady a few ticks behind Ricksecker, run
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CALL TODAY 434-847-5695 TUESDAY, November 13,200? ON THIS PAGE Men's Hockey, Men's Basketball, Wrestling HOCKEY: Improves to 10-4, headed to Penn State handed empty-net goal. took a shot from the point through traffic that The final score of Friday's game was 7-4. got by Mike Binnie, quickly followed by a goal "We had a couple opportunities to finish it from Jeff Kraemer, allowing the Panthers to early, but we couldn't," said Head Coach Kirk pull to a 4-2 lead. Handy. "The penalty shot was huge. Reyn Liberty would not go quietly, either. With olds' speed is what created it." two minutes left in the third period, Jona Associate Head Coach Jeff Boettger shed a than Chung shot the puck through the legs of little light on the physical play that combined Knight to pull within one. for 101 penalty minutes assessed throughout With Liberty's goaltender pulled as the the game, not including a game misconduct third period wound down, Dodgson tied the given to Davenport's assistant coach as the score, sending the game to overtime. game concluded. Junior Pete Masterton explained how the "Our rivalry with these guys carries over play occurred. "We were trying to get the from past seasons. These guys really like to puck back to (Semenyna), over to Dykstra, get under your skin," he said. down to (Dodgson), and across to me, Chung, Saturday night was also a heated game, or Hoefler. Me and (Dodgson) just made a although not as many penalty minutes were little magic with our eyes, and he shipped it given out. in off my knee." Five minutes into the first period, Daven Regardless of how it happened, the crowd port's Kevin Moodie took a charging penalty burst into cheers when the Flames tied it up. to give the Flames their first power play op It did not take long, either, as just two min portunity. Semenyna took advantage of it utes into overtime, Semenyna took a blast with a slapshot from the point that was de much like the one that opened the scoring to flected off the goalie's blocker and into the give the Flames a 5-4 overtime win. top left corner of the net, giving Liberty a 1-0 "Tonight was a character win, and it was lead. a game we needed," said Handy. "The guys Five minutes later, sophomore Ryan Hoe- believed in themselves, and it was exciting to fler walked out of the corner on another pow see." er play, this time on a penalty to Kevin Doyle, Team captain Zac Bauman agreed. and put a backhand shot right over Daven "There was a lot of adversity, and we bat port's Scott Knight, giving the Flames a 2-0 tled back. It wasn't our best game, but it was IAIN PILCH lead. a pretty good one," he said. Continued from B1 Turning the momentum, Reynolds was But Davenport was not going to go quietly. The Flames head off to battle Penn State able to score and restore the Flames three- With a minute left in the first period, Dav this coming weekend but will return home on Just two minutes into the third period, goal lead. enport's Brett Hagen evened things up on a Nov. 30 to face N.C. State. The puck drops at Thomas scored again to complete the hat "My dad is here tonight," explained Reyn third effort play. 7:30 p.m. trick and pull the Panthers within two goals. olds, smiling. "I had to score for him." Davenport's Adam Thomas scored his fifth However, freshman Eric Reynolds was giv Thomas was able to score his fourth goal goal in two nights during the second, tying [email protected]. en an opportunity for a penalty shot when he of the night, but the Panthers were put away the game as it went into third period. was dragged down on a breakway. with Semenyna's second of the night, a short- Five minutes into the third, Justin Poorman
Men's Basketball falters Flames wrestling begins at World Vision Classic light years ahead of last
By Jeffery Scott end of the game,, but it was not leaving the final score at 71-62. SPORTS REPORTER enough to overcome the point Smith led the Flames with 17 differential as they lost 62-50. points while sophomore B.J. Jen season with solid show Four days after an exhibition Senior Rell Porter led all scor kins dropped 16 points to pace win against Barton College, the ers with 14 points, tying his ca Liberty. Mclean posted a double- By Eric Brown gers in his finalmatc h of the day. Flames sought their first victory reer high, while Smith dropped double with 10 points and 14 SPORTS EDITOR The sophomore's two losses came of the new season on Friday, Nov. in 11 points in the loss. boards. from two nationally-ranked com 9 at the World Vision Classic, Kyle Spain led the way for The final game of the tourna Liberty wrestlers traveled to petitors in Ail-American Mike Spaid hosted by Fresno State Univer the Aztecs with 14 points, and ment for Liberty came against Brockport, N.Y. over the weekend, from Bloomsburg and Oklahoma's sity in Fresno, Calif. San Diego State's leading scorer the Portland Pilots. competing in the Brockport-Okla- Nathan Fernandez. Their first opponents of the Lorenzo Wade chipped in 12. The Flames held an early lead homa Gold Tournament. "With two nationally-ranked wres tournament were the San Diego Coach Ritchie McKay looked but could never get the advan In just its second year back from tlers in the weight and a lot of depth, State Aztecs. The game began as for a little improvement from his tage again and had to fight back a 12-year hiatus, Liberty performed placing fifth was a good showing," a defensive struggle as neither players. the entire game. solidly against hard-hitting compe said Castro. team could find the basket early "San Diego State is a good The Pilots played keep-away tition. A last-second takedown proved to in the first half. team. It was difficult to simu with the lead, answering big to The Flames battled on the mat be the difference between third and After San Diego's Billy White late its length and athleticism any Flames run. The end result against the likes of Oklahoma Uni fourth for sophomore Shaun Smith. hit a shot to push the lead to 9-5, in practice, so I was a little ner was a double-digit loss for Lib versity, Army, Rutgers and Kent The 157-pounder narrowly lost 4-2 neither the Flames nor the Aztecs vous going into the game. We erty, 73-62, their third straight. State as well as the universities of to John Cummings of Buffalo in the scored again until the 9:48 mark expected Lorenzo and Kyle to McLean put in work with his Brown, Brockport Bloomsburg and consolation finals. when junior Anthony Smith hit a have good nights. We have to do second straight double-double, Buffalo. After a solid performance from his three pointer. a more complete job if we expect tallying 19 points and 10 re Sophomore Chad Porter finished team, Castro is confident heading The Aztecs then pushed away to win." bounds en route to being named third in the 165-pound weight divi into the upcoming tournaments. with a short run, but sophomore The Flames looked to rebound to the Ali-Tournament Team. sion, going 5-1 on the day. "We are technically further along Kyle Ohman hit a three to cut the against host Fresno State, an NIT Bannister scored a career-high 17 "The match I lost, I feel like I than last year," said Castro. "If we lead to 15-13- participant last year, on Satur points and had seven assists. should have won, but it is early in continue to improve at the rate we San Diego State then went on a day. Portland scored 40 points off the season, and my body has not did last year, by God's grace, we 12-4 run near the end of the half, The Flames jumped out of the the bench, led by Walter Thomp adjusted to the weight loss yet," said should be on course to another East putting the score at 27-17. Se gate to go up 15-8 after a bucket son with 15 and Robin Smeulder Porter. ern Regional Championship." nior transfer Tee Jay Bannister from senior Alex McLean with 10 with 11. Senior Chrisitan Smith defeated The Flames travel to Annapolis, hit two free throws at the end of minutes left to go in the half. The The Flames will kick off their Army's Whitt Dunning in the 133- Md. on Nov. 17 for the Navy Classic. the half to cut the deficit to single Bulldogs then proceeded to go on home schedule with a game pound division to grab another third The tournament begins at 9 a.m. digits at 27-19. a 7-0 run, closing the half with a against the Coker Cobras Tues place for Liberty. The beginning of the second 30-23 lead. day, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. in the Vines In the heavyweight division, soph Contact Eric Brown at half was all San Diego State, The Bulldogs pushed their lead Center. omore Patrick Walker competed in [email protected]. which went on a 14-3 run to start to 12 in the second half, going up what coach Jesse Castro referred to the half, pushing its advantage to 37-25. Liberty got as close as five Contact Jeffery Scott at as one of the tougher weight classes. 43-22. The Flames fought back late in the half, but Fresno State [email protected]. Walker finished fifth with a 2-2 re and made a short run near the ended the game on a 16-7 run, cord, defeating D.J. Russo of Rut
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"To sit in the shade on a fine day and look upon the verdant green hills is the most perfect refreshment." ife. lane Austen ' Rainmaker' takes the stage by storm
By Miranda Canady Starbuck promises are secret LIFEI REPORTER tricks to bring the rain. Starbuck is a dreamer and This past week was the final views Lizzie in a different light. week for the Liberty University He spends his stay persuading Department of Theatre Arts pre Lizzie that she really is a beautiful sentation of "The Rainmaker." woman. When they finally have an The production was a stage debut opportunity to be alone together, for newcomers Catherine Arnold he convinces her with his persua (Lizzie Curry), Brad Blackburn sive words that she is not plain. (Sheriff Thomas), David Steele For once in her life, she believes (H.C. Curry) and Nicolas White it is true. (Jim Curry). About the same time, File, — The play takes place in the West Lizzie's crush and the sheriff of on a hot summer day in the midst the town — shows up looking for of a severe drought before moving a criminal on the loose who goes its focus into a cozy, tucked-away, by the name Bill Smith. When the home where the Curry family lives. truth comes out that Starbuck is This family of four is composed of really a con artist, promising rain a single father, H.C, and his three in order to scam people for money, grown children, Noah, Lizzie and Lizzie surprisingly defends him. Jim. Next comes the huge dilemma of The family is in a fuss not only whether to let Starbuck escape or because of the drought but also be be put in jail. cause they are fearful that Lizzie, In the midst of much argu who is now at a marrying age, ing and confusion, File's love for will end up an old maid. Lizzie is Lizzie spills out. Her newfound viewed as plain, not only by her confidence allows her to will self, but by everyone that sees her, ingly accept his love, and a huge including her family. rainstorm breaks out, proving Despite her family member's Starbuck to be correct. The storm heartfelt efforts to marry her off, concludes the play, leaving the the rejection Lizzie receives from audience to assume there was a men causes her to struggle to find happy romantic ending between her own identity. She tries unsuc File and Lizzie. cessfully to impress her crush, The play tied together a love named File, only to have him turn story with Western-themed music her down. After a rude remark and a well-made set that proved from her brother Noah, Lizzie fi appealing to a variety of people, THREE PEAKS—The Peaks of Otter indude nally accepts her future as an old attracting both students and maid. Sharp Top, Flat Top and Harkening Hill. teachers alike. That all changes when a strang Junior Brooke Roberts said, STEPHANIE RAFACZ er named Bill Starbuck stumbles "The play was enjoyable to watch, upon the Curry home, guarantee and all I can say is, 'Where can I ing rain for a fee of $100. Skepti get the soundtrack?'" cal of this so-called rainmaker's For more information, please ability, Lizzie immediately pushes visit www.liberty.edu/academics/ away the unexpected visitor while arts-sciences/theatre. her family members embrace his stay with open arms. The family Contact Miranda Canady at participates in many tasks that [email protected].
RUSH HOUR 3 Starring: Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker Type: Action/Drama Rating: PG-13 for sequences of ac tion violence, sexual content, and language 4 out of 5 stars
By Natasha Kormanik THE NANNY DIARIES LIFE! EDITOR Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Laura Linney, Paul Giamatti, Nicholas Art After a six-year gap, "Rush and Chris Evans Hour 3," the third installment in Type: Comedy/ Drama/ Romance the Rush Hour series, has finally Rating: PG-13 for some language arrived in theaters. Jackie Chan, 4 out of 5 stars who plays Chief Inspector Lee, and James Tucker, who plays De By Patrice Haskins tective James Carter, offer a hilar LIFE! REPORTER ious performance in this thriller jam-packed with slapstick martial STEPHANIE RAFACZ In the dramatic comedy "The arts entertainment. Nanny Diaries," Scarlett Johans After an attempted assassina son plays Anne Braddock, a col tion of Chinese Ambassador Khan, lege graduate from New Jersey Lee and Tucker travel to Paris to Discover Lynchburg's who accepts a position as a nanny find and stop the man responsible for a wealthy family in Manhat for the attempt on Khan's life. tan. While in Paris, the duo discovers In an attempt to escape the tra that Khan was on the verge of a ditional business career, Braddock massive organized crime group hottest hiking trails looks at this opportunity as a "new called the Triads. and exciting experience.'" Lee and Tucker soon find them By Gina Palese place to view the nature and wild trails for the students to enjoy. The family known as "The X's," selves trying to save the lives of the LIFE! REPORTER life of Virginia. Many trails can of The trails span over 5,000 acres all (Paul Giamatti and Laura Lin ambassador's daughter Soo Yung fer a glimpse at deer and even the across the mountain. ney) is very demanding. Braddock (Jingchu Zhang) as well as Gen Hiking trails are one of the great occasional black bear. Students can obtain a map of the must cater to Mrs. X and tend to evieve (Noemie Lenoir), a French est attractions in the southwest Vir "It is so neat to be walking along trails on Liberty Mountain by either their spoiled son, Grayer (Nicho woman with a very dangerous se ginia area, which allows students to the trail and see a deer off the path," stopping by the admissions office or las Art). cret, However, the biggest prob find a wide variety of places to enjoy Klaus said. 'They are so used to all visiting the Web site at www.liberty. The job and Anne's overall situ lem soon turns out to be a familiar this outdoor activity. the people hiking. They come up re edu/admissions. ation grows complicated when face from Lee's past and the duo's One of the most popular hiking ally close to you." There are many areas through she begins to fall for the "Harvard biggest threat. spots for students is the Peaks of Another place to hike is right in out the Blue Ridge Parkway that Hottie" (Chris Evans), a neighbor Although this film was very Otter — Sharp Top, Flat Top and Lynchburg city. Liberty University students are finding to be great of the X family. entertaining, I found it to be less Harkening Hill — located on the recently made multiple trails along hiking spots, including Apple Or After meeting him, Anne begins exciting of the three with far few Blue Ridge Parkway and only a 30 Liberty Mountain. The mountain is chard Falls in Rockbridge County. to develop a more serious outlook er stunts by Chan. In addition, a mile drive from Lynchburg. now not only full of hiking trails but Not only does this trail offer mul on life and prioritize and evaluate new character, taxi driver George The Blue Ridge Parkway is a fa also mountain bike trails. tiple hiking spots, but in the sum her goals. (Yves Attal), makes for an inter vorite spot for Liberty University A frequent visitor to the universi mer time, it is a popular swimming From a Christian perspective, esting and overly-exaggerated School of Law student Jake Klaus. ty, Chris Seidel, said, "I live in Rich spot< this was a very good movie. This side story, as it is the Americans "It is a great place to go and get mond and come out to Lynchburg The hiking trails in Lynchburg movie teaches that having career versus the French once again. Al away from eveiything. When you to visit my girlfriend and friends. It oiler a variety of opportunities and goals and organizing priorities are though I think most Christians are busy with school work, you is so nice to be here and be able to are a change to daily routines. Hik important. would find the few sexual refer forget that the mountains are all hike Liberty Mountain. Sometimes ing has become a popular attraction ences offensive, some might find around you," Klaus said. 1 don't feel like traveling anymore to students, and Lynchburg is an this film amusing as well as excit The Peaks of Otter offer many after driving here, so I enjoy just ideal location for people to discover Contact Patrice Haskins at ing, with some impressive stunts attractions to the community, in being able to hike whenever 1 feel the great outdoors. [email protected]. performed on the Eiffel Tower. cluding small hikes, a bed-and- like it." breakfast and even guided bus tours According to the admission What college students need to know 1. Make Time for Meals Eating healthy snacks in addition to By Natasha Kormanik you only have time to make the ate. (She) has 20 some years of tion or the Reber-Thomas Dining LIFE! KDITOR quick foods." experience. So, I think I will take Hall as well as the East Campus three meals keeps the metabolism She added that most students her advice." Clubhouse and Campus North active and gives students energy For college students always on eat what they do because "that's When asked what action stu Food Court. when they need it. When on the the go, playing chef can be tough. all you can afford at the time." dents should take in regards to Students just need to know go, choose nutritious snacks such Often pressed for time and under Surviving college on a student their diet, Cummings advised where to look and, most impor stress, avoiding bad habits like budget is difficult enough. Nutri students to try to stay away from tantly, what to look for. as fruit, granola bars or peanuts, skipping meals or visiting fast tious food can sometimes be pric processed foods and carbonated Sodexho, the leading food but try not to choose snacks in food restaurants can be difficult. ier, making it more difficult for drinks like soda, which is one of management service company in place of a meal. In addition, eating bowls of a student to afford. With a jam- the hardest items to avoid. North America, has since imple Ramen noodles or macaroni and packed schedule, college students Eating a nutritious meal can mented its Balance Mind, Body cheese for months on end will do not have the time to make a help a student feel better, cope and Soul wellness program for 2. Balance the Meals eventually take its toll. meal, often substituting the fast with stress and have more energy students, according to a 2004 Remember to consult the food Although these actions seem food "grab-n-go" as an alternative to perform inside and outside the press release on SodexhoUSA. harmless, repeating the habits to healthier options. classroom. com. pyramid and eat foods from at least for long periods can have nega "Food is the source of all nutri This program can already be three different food groups. This tive consequences on a student's ents needed for life," accord seen at Sodexho facilitated food ensures that students are getting body. The "freshman 15" is not ing to www.faqs.org, services around campus. the proper nutrients needed. the main concern; In the Sodexho press release, Rebecca Berman, a registered di etician for Sodexho Campus Ser 3. Do Not Forget Dairy vices, said, "With Balance Mind, Dairy not only helps your bones Body and Soul, we are telling stu dents to forget about fad dieting to stay strong, but is also a good and focus on balancing good nu source of protein and calcium. A trition with healthy living." good dairy alternative is soy milk, According to its Web site, Bal- which works just as well as regular anceMindBodySoul.com, Balance offers a variety of vegan, vegetar milk. ian, carbohydrate-friendly and well-balanced meals. 4. Stay Hydrated Students can make healthier choices by eating a sandwich in Students can keep their bodies stead of a burger, a salad and soup hydrated and their skin healthy a site on instead of pasta or grilled foods by drinking plenty of water, even healthy living. "The instead of fried foods. when not feeling thirsty. Signs of body needs more than 50 differ Having the healthier choices thirst mean that a person is already ent nutrients every day to main available is just the tip of the ice nutrition is. Food is the fuel Westchester University junior tain proper health." berg. Making smart choices is the somewhat dehydrated. a student's brain needs to work, Sarah Cummings said that she has Faqs.org states that people get challenge. and without it, the brain will slow always lived by what her nutrition these nutrients from foods con Nutritional information for 5 .Choose Appropriate down. professor, registered dietitian Dr. taining vitamins, minerals, carbo the food at all Sodexho locations Junior Jennifer Leatherman Sandra Gross, always said. hydrates, fats, protein and water. can be found at www.balance- Portions said that when it comes to food, "Gross would say that, 'Many By making proper food choices, mindbodysoul.com. Recognize the symptoms for be eating healthy and nutritious people think that if something is a student can provide the body ing hungry or full. Do not eat too foods while living on-campus can good for them, more must be bet Contact Natasha Kormanik at with these nutrients in the right much. When at restaurants, re definitely be difficult. ter, but this is just not so. I'll go amount every day. [email protected]. "I don't feel I ate enough food back to what I've always said — Students can help maintain member that the food portions are that was nutritious in general," stick to having foods in modera proper nutrition by utilizing cam usually bigger, and be prepared to Leatherman said. "It's hard when tion,'" Cummings said. pus services. Healthier choices take half the meal home. you're always on the go, because "My professor has her doctor- can be found-at the Sub Connec- For years, Northern Uganda has been ravaged by civil war. Thousands of children have been abducted. 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She "I strongly disagree and believe has since had her work displayed that when anybody is given more in the State Capitol of Virginia and than one talent, then they have the Caelum Gallery in New York City's ability to perform each one, espe Chelsea district. cially if they have focus and discir At the age of 12, Harvey real pline." ized her talent for acting when she Harvey's father, Proctor Harvey, left her classmates in tears after an owns Harvey Landscape Design As emotional skit. sociates in Lynchburg and has done "The joy and sense of freedom several projects for the University, that I experienced made me realize including the Jerry Falwell Memo that I had been given another tal rial and the new entry landscaping ent," Harvey said in her biography to DeMoss Hall. Proctor is a long on the Web site www.acescape.net. time friend of the Falwell family. At the age of 19, Harvey left college to pursue acting. She has Contact Kari Mitchell at worked on several feature films, [email protected]. co-starred in the television series CAI.HU ATKINS ART SHOW —Adrienne Harvey's work is on display near Jazzman's Cafe. PHOTO PROVIDED Todd Agnew offers answers in his'Better Questions'tour