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03-27-07 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 24, Issue 17)

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LHAMPIOSERVING LIBERTY UNIVERSITY* FOR 24 YEARS MARCH 27, 2007 VOL. 24, NO. 17 VISIT WWW.LIBERTY.EDU/CHAMPION N On the Resurrection 33 Miles Debuts CD Christ's victory over death — Life! previews the up-and- why does it matter to us? A4 coming Christian band. B5 Monogram mission completed

By Amy Field ASST. NEWS EDITOR

Rocks and shrubs made up the finishing touches that were added to the Liberty Mountain monogram on Thursday, March 8, during a ceremony ceremony for the final rock placement. Attendees at the event included Dr. Jerry Falwell, his sons Jerry Falwell, Jr. and Jonathan Falwell, as Former speaker of the U.S. well as a number of other uni­ House of Representatives versity officials. Lynchburg's Newt Gingrich has been ABC—affiliate, Channel 13, tapped as the commence­ also covered the completion of ment speaker for the gradu­ the landmark. Lee Beaumont, ation ceremonies to be held the director of auxiliary serv­ May 19, 2007. ices at Liberty, has been Gingrich is notable for deeply involved with the proj­ being a staunch Republican ect, working under Falwell Jr., and a leader in the whose idea it was to construct Republican party after the the monogram in the first elections of 1994 led to a place. Republican majority in the "This was an engineering House. feat," said Beaumont, refer­ This will be Gingrich's ring to all the details that had second time speaking at to be monitored during the Liberty. construction. "To work on a He previously spoke to steep slope such as this and graduates in 1991. move all the required material The News & Advance up dirt logging roads in the reported March 6 that winter shows the creativity Gingrich will be speaking and determination of those on "Rediscovering God in who planned and built the America," which will be a monogram." Because of his look at "the role of faith in enthusiasm for this project, Op. Iraqi Freedom enters fifth year our nation's history and Falwell Jr. was able to take a future." vital part in the completion ByJoanne Tang American troops. There is hardly a fam­ "I don't necessarily like (the war), but It is also the name of his ceremony - driving one of the NEWS EDITOR ily that has not been impacted by the somebody had to do something. We book published in October front-loaders used to build the war in Iraq. were the ones bold enough to do some­ 2006. monogram, he dumped the "Someone had to do it." Students may remember that one of thing about it and are still doing it," said Like his commencement last few rocks into place.

By David Thompson counting what the other institutions bring By Erin Fitch "Mel has agreed to work with us for a few years after Liberty has purchased the sta­ NEWS REPORTER to the city, Helgeson noted that NEWS REPORTER Lynchburg College is very close to its self- tion," he said in an interview. Take Liberty University, Randolph- imposed cap of 2,500 students. Students may be able to soon flip to Liberty officials say they plan to work with Macon College, Lynchburg College and Randolph-Macon College consists cur­ Channel 24 and watch a live broadcast of the staff of WDRL but will broadcast only Central Virginia Community College. Add rently of about 700 students, and CVCC, Liberty's events on its very own full-powered original programming from the university. to them some lesser known institutions as a community college, will not likely television station. like Christ College, and Lynchburg is a attract people to the community, as its Liberty University has offered to purchase Please see WDRL, page A2 certifiable college town. goal is to serve people already in the com­ WDRL-TV, a former UPN affiliate based in According to a March 10 article in the munity. Roanoke, which filed for Chapter 11 bank­ News & Advance, Lynchburg's population Helgeson pointed out specifically the ruptcy protection last year. The station will would likely have stagnated, or even growth that Liberty is experiencing due to help promote Liberty in the region. decreased since 2000, were it not for the its programs and facilities, namely the 18 Its programming will include Liberty con­ educational pull that the city has. As it is, Division-I NCAA sports and the law vocation services, theater productions and the city only grew a bit more than 2,000 school with its new Supreme Court court­ sporting events, as well as Sunday services residents in six years to 67,756 in 2005. room. from Thomas Road Baptist Church. "Who do we thank for our population Helgeson has personal experience in the Additional religious programs may also be increasing?" asked Lynchburg City sporting arena, having served as the chair broadcast, including those by Dr. Adrian Councilman Jeff Helgeson. "It's our insti­ for the Liberty Wrestling Foundation, Rogers and Dr. Charles Stanley. tutions — primarily Liberty University." which was instrumental in reestablishing The pending offer of $6 million must be Helgeson is no stranger to the Liberty Liberty's NCAA wrestling program. "It approved by the Federal Communications community, having received an under­ puts a lot of teeth into (their claims)," he Commission and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court graduate degree in finance as well as a said. "It's not just pie in the sky," referring before it can be finalized. Master of Business Administration (MBA) to Dr. Jerry Falwell's goal of 25,000 resi­ However, WDRL owner and general man­ from Liberty. dential students. ager Melvin Eleazer said he is happy about He recognized the significance of Also integral to the city is Liberty's loca­ the offer, according to his statements in the Liberty's contributions to the community, tion. The university sits in a commercially Roanoke Times. Vice-Chancellor Jerry noting that "if you take (the college active part of Lynchburg. Falwell, Jr. said his father and Eleazer ALEX'Fowl KS growth) out of the equation, that's a pret­ became friends after their first meeting FULL SERVICE — WDRL will provide LU with all the need­ ty significant drain." Though not dis­ Please see GROWTH, page A3 regarding the deal last summer. ed equipment. Page A2.THE LIBERTY CHAMPION MARCH 27, 2007 BEST

SERVED ...OR NOT AT ALL *********DaueCOLD Thompson********** Well, some of us doubted it would get here in family relatives are going to be more con­ one piece, but it's officially here - the season cerned about the ham and potato salad than of romance, flower petals, green life, song­ they are with Alex Rodriguez's early season birds, and lest anyone accuse me of being too slump (and trust me, he will have an early romantic... baseball! season slump). Sit around and listen to If anyone asks me what Grandpa's oft-repeated the next significant holi­ reminiscences that have day is, the first thing out Girls, if you know been around more times of my mouth is "Opening that mom's potatoes left Day, April l." Then I real­ your guy is just dying over from Christmas (she ARt'lltVK PlIOTO BY STEVEN FlNKKI. ize they were probably told you they were twice- UP FOR INTERPRETATION — A student evaluates a work of art at the first Student Art and Film Expo in 2005. talking about opening day to don shades of baked, didn't she?). Trust for the Red Sox, a day me - your relatives want Student Art Expo set to dazzle senses later. pretty-boy, encour­ to remark about your But, all joking aside, we boyfriend's pastels, or By Lydia Christoph that they received. Spokesman Nick George said that the purpose of the expo is to all know Easter is coming. age it. your girlfriend's longsuf- CONTRIBUTING WRITER So, I thought I'd share fering in letting you wear "expose talent on campus." with you some tips for cel­ them, not your fantasy Students will have the opportunity to judge Student Activities coordinator Alese ebrating the egg-laying bunny (evolutionary score. "Why, in my day, baseball was just a the work of their peers as Student Activities Chandler said that students have been asking freak) and his splashy pastel colors that don't rock and a stick, and uh... Say, how many opens the doors for its second annual about this year's event long before the dead­ go with anybody's pants, but get donned any­ home runs does Babe Ruth have this year?" Student Art Expo and Film Festival. line, showing almost unheard-of interest. way. So, here's my prescribed medicine for 4) Pick up a copy of Darwin's "Origin of The festival will be held on Friday March One winning entry last year was Sarah how to make your Easter less-than disas­ Species," and see if he ever mentions an 30 from 8p.m. to midnight in the Schilling Yeats' mixed media entry entitled trous. Easter Bunny. That dude is a mix between a Center. "Phenomenological Me." 1) Guys, this is the one day of the year, duck, something resembling a rabbit, and Any student can enter the competition with In her work, Yeats had pieced together spe­ where you can wear pastels and feel good something intriguingly human. Think about a maximum of two submissions. The cate­ cial words and pieces of material that had about yourself. So, if your bent runs toward it. gories for the expo are traditional, graphic, been particularly meaningful to her over the pink, magenta or outright lavender, and He's supposed to be a bunny (at least he photography, and film. years. you've been a good boy and saved if for that hops and has big ears), but he lays eggs The event will be complete with music, cof­ She constructed an artistic representation special day, go for it! We won't accuse you of (okay, maybe not that way), walks around fee and pastries. of her life with letters and fabric. crimes against gender on Easter, because upright, and if you've ever seen one of those Somewhat like American Idol, students are Chandler said that "people were coming by deep down inside, we're there for you. big fluffy purple monstrosities at the park, given a ballot and a program when they to look at it all night. They would come close, 2) Girls, if you know your guy is just dying his hands are distinctively human. How else arrive and are given the opportunity to vote then step back, then walk around and come to don shades of pretty-boy, encourage it. would he "lay" the eggs? Unless you want to on their favorite pieces. back to it later." Just for today. I know, I know, you want him say that he's a she, in which case, the evolu­ For every first, second and third prize in For more information, you can go to the to look all manly and dignified, so that by tionary implications would be staggering. each of the four categories, the artists will Art Expo Facebook group or call Student contrast you'll be the perfect complement, 5) Finally, just relax. Forget about the test receive cash prizes. The winner of Best in Activities at 434-592-3061. but for the sake of his self respect, just bite you have on Tuesday (just hope to heaven Show receives a $ioo prize. the bullet on one day of the year. Do you want you studied for it on Friday). Nobody wants Last year, Student Activities was very Contact Lydia Christoph at Ikchrist- him to go about in inner torment for the rest to hear about how much stress you're under, impressed by the amount of quality entries [email protected]. of his life because he's not allowed (on even especially over a holiday. Trust me - they'd the springiest of days) to express his inner rather hear about Mark Prior's forty-sixth pastel? At least let him wear salmon (which surgery or how Randy Johnson lost his they all claim isn't really pink, but whatever). twelfth straight game because he forgot his WDRL: Hitting the airwaves 3) Guys and girls, lay aside the baseball extra strength arthritis medicine. Continued from page J work, Liberty will be able to reach over banter for one day. I know. It's your life. 445,000 homes in the western region of Believe, me, I understand, and if I can follow Contact Dave Thompson at dbthomp- WDRL currently broadcasts reruns of televi­ Virginia with a full-powered signal, according my own advice here, I'll be a happy man. But [email protected]. sion shows such as "Bonanza," "Mad About to news sources. You" and "The Nanny," as well as Baltimore Falwell, Jr. also said the station will help Orioles and Charlotte Bobcats sporting events. advance Liberty as a recruiting tool. Though the agreement to purchase the sta­ "As a full-powered station, all cable systems Have a question? Ask the ILRC tion was announced just this past March 5, the in the Roanoke, Lynchburg and Danville mar­ maneuver has been one of Dr. Jerry Falwell's kets must carry WDRL's signal. The station will Maicy rriue, the head of the Public Services long-term goals for the university's advance­ also make Liberty athletic events, dramas and NKWS RKPORTER department of the ILRC, stated that the goal ment. chapel services available to all households was simply "an effort to help people quickly get "Dad has always thought that Liberty should within a 100-mile radius," he said. Beginning this week, the Guillermin ILRC is answers to some of their questions." have a television station in the Lynchburg/ "We wanted to give the university a higher launching a new program intended to boost The most common questions and their Roanoke market," said Falwell, Jr. profile in central Virginia and beyond," said Dr. student awareness of library services. The ini­ answers will be compiled into a list of frequent­ In the 1980s, Dr. Falwell put in a bid at auc­ Falwell in an Associated Press news report. tiative, entitled "Got Questions? Ask Us!" is ly asked questions, to be posted on Liberty's tion for Roanoke's channels 21 and 27, which While WDRL may take the lead in Liberty's aimed at generating student interest and library Web site. eventually were purchased by Fox. However, event programming, communications students awareness about library services, as well as "Even when the ILRC isn't open, a student the failed bid successfully led to the creation of can look forward to what Falwell, Jr. described acquaint the students with research methods could conceivably go to our Web site and find low-powered WTLU now operated by Liberty. as "an excellent learning opportunity" in work­ and policies concerning books and online answers to some of their (FAQs)," said Pride. Falwell, Jr. said the recent bid for WDRL ing more closely with WTLU. sources. (whose call letters stand for "Danville, "After the purchase of WDRL, Liberty may The specific help being offered is threefold- Contact David Thompson at dbthomp- Roanoke, Lynchburg") came after a search per­ convert WTLU to a student-run station," he in-depth help with specific reference and [email protected]. formed on behalf of the university by a Florida said. research questions, quick and easy answers to media broker. Senior Amy Brucker agreed the opportunity frequently asked questions (hours, policies, The broker called several television stations would be valuable for students. "It would be a etc) and reference help through IM, e-mail, on to investigate whether or not they were for sale, great way for students to have a hands-on the phone or in person. and with a call to WDRL, Eleazer mentioned he learning experience where they can help run a Five days a week excluding Saturday and was interested in selling. station and learn in a classroom environment," Sunday, at varying times during the day, a "We knew nothing of the bankruptcy when she said. library student worker will be stationed near we had the broker call," said Falwell, Jr. Students such as Brucker already enjoy lis­ the entrance to the campus library wearing a While WTLU's Liberty Channel is broadcast tening to Liberty's student-run radio station, bright yellow shirt with the "Got Questions?" nationwide through the satellite Sky Angel net- WWMC "The Light." A more student-oriented logo. The student will be available to answer WTLU would provide an addi­ students or other patrons' questions, or direct The Shelton Group, LLC tional media format that young them to a source that would provide the CALEB ATKINS people could enjoy. answer. GOT QUESTIONS? — Soon students will get their answers. SITE & FACILITIES STUDIES-MASTER PLANNING • DESICN Contact Erin Fitch at Architectural, Engineering and Consulting Services [email protected]. to the Local Church and Christian School / "1 T If 1. 1 1 B E R T Y 1971 UNIVERSITY BLVD. Looking to build a career in Paul E, Shelton, Jr. Biblical Counseling? * A Mw-lrr t iJrgtWK irf|i,urd' m Send \otir resume |Oi lTWShc-Uey Bridge Place 301-774-0781 Office Royal I'nim Ministries, Inc. CHAMPION z^z^ ATI N-. 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Web Manager Joanne Tang (434) 847-5695 The Champion is available online at: Ad Manager Victoria Friedrich www.liberty.edu/champion. 2602 Langhorne Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501 www.educalionandresearch.coni 030/PRC01-2 MARCH 27, 2007 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page A3 MONOGRAM: Gazebo planned NEWT: Past thrust into spotlight Continued from page 1 to ensure the consistency Sharp Top Mountain, in Continued from page 1 his past failings and his quest, as a Christian, of the environment sur­ the Blue Ridge Parkway. for God's forgiveness." While Gingrich has not "I have looked at other rounding the monogram as While the monogram is Gingrich then admitted to an extramarital officially announced his bid for the presidential university mountain well. meant to represent the uni­ affair in the 1990s at the same time that then- nomination, it is possible he will announce his monograms online, and I "All the trees that were versity, it may soon be seen president Bill Clinton was having an affair with decision in the summer. think LU's is by far the removed were chipped and as a part of the Lynchburg Monica Lewinsky. Dobson asked him if the "Ill reserve my final judgment on Gingrich's largest and best-looking were returned to the site in community as well. rumors "were true that you were in an affair selection (of commencement speech) when I monogram of any of the the form of mulch," said "I think it will become a with a woman, obviously who wasn't your wife, hear the man speak," said Hawkins. ones I have seen. It is much Beaumont. Although the signature of this region. at the same time that Bill Clinton and Monica "If he gives us a true graduation message, I more tastefully done than monogram has been com­ (People) will start seeing it Lewinsky were having their escapade." will be glad to hear his advice and partake in most monograms." pleted, there will be at least in promotional materials In response, Gingrich said, "Well, the fact is his wisdom and experience." The red and white rocks one more expected addi­ for both Liberty and other that the honest answer is yes." For the full discussion with Dobson that were used came from tion in the near future to groups in the Lynchburg After this admission, he also said, "There are and Gingrich, please see http://www.one- Appomattox Lime Com­ the mountainside. area," said Falwell Jr. things in my own life that I have turned to God place.com/Ministries/Focus_on_the_Family/ pany, and the plants came "A gazebo will be placed The monogram will defi­ and gotten on my knees and prayed about and Archives.asp?bcd=2007-3-9. from nurseries in the up there soon for people to nitely be mainly for the sought God's forgiveness." Lynchburg area. sit relax and enjoy the school's representation, "I believe deeply that people fall short and Contact Joanne Tang [email protected]. Six months of hard work, view," said Beaumont. however. "Liberty athletics that people have to recognize hours of planting foliage The monogram stands as will...find creative ways to they have to turn to God to seek and placing around 4,000 a landmark for Liberty use the monogram as a forgiveness and seek mercy," he tons of stone have gone University, and it is visible marketing tool," said also said. into making Liberty's from miles away. Students Falwell Jr. "There are certainly times monogram the emblem have reported a clear view where I have fallen short of that it is. of the red and white sym­ Contact Amy Field at God's standards." Great lengths were taken bol from as far as the top of [email protected]. Liberty senior Phil Hawkins said Gingrich's admittance of wrongdoing does not change his opinion of him. "Only because Clinton's affair wasn't a real surprise for me," he said. "Most people are shocked at both (Clinton and Gingrich) — I'm (shocked at) neither." "(He is) one of the brightest politicians of our era," said School of Business professor S. Greg Halford. "Show me a politician who doesn't have any skeletons in their closet." After news hit of Gingrich's admission, Dr. Jerry Falwell, chancellor of Liberty, expressed his praise of Gingrich for admit­ ting his wrongdoings. In an article posted on the Moral Majority Web site, PHOTO PROVIDED Falwell said, "I have been very FROM WASHINGTON TO LYNCHBURG — Former Speaker of the impressed with the spiritual House Newt Gingrich is set to speak to the class of 2007 in May. maturity of this man and am Gingrich is considered by many to be responsible for leading convinced that he has been hon­ est and forthright in clarifying the Republican party to a majority in the House in 1995.

CALEB ATKINS JOB WELL DONE — With the last stone moved into place, the monogram is finished. A gazebo is planned that will give students a bird's-eye view of the surrounding Lynchburg cityscape and mountains. WAR: What will 2007 bring? Continued from page 1 What is on the horizon as the U.S. enters a GROWTH: More on the way fifth year of conflict? In January 2.007, There are several landmark events that have President Bush went before the American peo­ Continued from page 1 'Liberty's giving us a lot of money - maybe happened since March 2003, including the ple and said he planned to implement a "surge we'd better start using some of that money capture of Hussein in December 2003 and the " of troops to increase security in Iraq, give Ward III, which Helgeson represents, over there,'" said Helgeson. death of his two sons, Uday and Qusay, in July Iraqi police forces more control of the security not only includes Liberty, but alsothe In addition, he noted that "a truckload" 2003. and overall increase stability. majority of the city's restaurants and sev­ of money is spent in the downtown area, BBC News reported that both sons were In the following months, Bush appealed to eral major businesses, such as Wal-Mart, including a $3 million beautification proj­ ranked two and three on the U.S. government's Congress to approve a new budget that would River Ridge Mall and others. ect. "most wanted Iraqis" list, which at that time fund the surge as well as other expenses in Iraq What is disconcerting for Helgeson is The city can expect to gain significantly consisted of 55 Iraqis. Other events include the and Afghanistan. According to the Associated the lack of city tax revenue that goes more revenue in the next few years, uncovering of American forces abusing Press, in March 2007, Congress approved $124 toward improvement in Ward III. according to Helgeson. American-held prisoners at Abu Ghraib, a for­ billion to be used in Iraq and Afghanistan, but "The total meals tax (last year) was $9.4 His prediction put Liberty at 130 per­ mer Hussein regime prison in Iraq. added a clause that requires a gradual decrease million," said Helgeson. "Of (that), 66.81 cent of its current population by the year Despite any grievances the public may have of troops leading to a withdrawal of all troops percent ($6.3 million) comes from Ward 2010. with the war, good news still emerges. One of by March 2008. III." If that were to hold true, by three years the outcomes of the war in Iraq is the building The Associated Press said that according to The money in itself, however, was not from now, the city of Lynchburg would of schools and other educational buildings. the Congressional Research Service, $500 bil­ Helgeson's concern. His concern was the have more than matched its previous five- For instance, in January 2005 the Army lion has already been spent on the wars in Iraq lack of money that gets used to better that year increase in three years due simply to Corp of Engineers awarded $1.3 million and Afghanistan. ward. the influx of Liberty students. toward the construction of several schools in Whether the war ends this year or in three "(If) you're making it here, make it bet­ "Liberty is glad to benefit the city," Dahok, Iraq. years, or whether one believes the fight is justi­ ter over here," he said, exasperated. Liberty's Vice-Chancellor Jerry Falwell, The construction project consisted of two fied or that it is a waste of resources, it remains A possible project he mentioned would Jr. told the News & Advance. "Just to be school buildings, another building for kinder­ clear that those in power must see and listen to be to attempt to alleviate the bumper-to- able to say that you are growing shows garten classes and a secondary school. The the American people. Only time will tell what bumper traffic that students and vibrance." project was given to Dahok construction work­ the future of Iraq holds for the freedoms of Lynchburg residents currently face on ers. About 80 other schools in the region were both Iraqis and Americans. Wards Road. Contact David Thompson at dbthomp- renovated and conditions for children were "That's where we as a city need to say, [email protected]. improved. Contact Joanne Tang [email protected]. Don't forget YOUR PIZZA Tanning Studio College For a PARTY TWO TAN-TASTIC HEADQUARTERS LOCATIONS Weekend IN LYNCHBURG! New For 2007! is coming up! STUDENT VALUE MENU 7 items for $7.77 #1 One Large Cheese or One Topping Pissza #2 One Medium Two Topping and a 20 oz. Soda . Lyit^^urg, VA #3 Qm Small One Topping and a Bread Side Item #4 One Order of Buffalo Wings or Domino's Pizza Chicken Kickers and an order of Bread- sticks "Where the sun always shines!" #5 Two Small Cheese pizzas CFAW #6 One 16" XLP Cheese Pizza #7 One Small Specialty Pizza (Deluxe, Hawaiian, Meatzza, Vegi, Pepperoni Pizza Feast) $5 OFF ANY PACKAGE

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"Our Lord has written the promise ofReswrection, not in books alone, but in every leaf in springtime." t OPINION — Martin Luther The basis of our faith Reflecting on the Resurrection of Christ

As I have grown up, one of my Take a look at scripture. John 3:16 states, "For God so Christians to take this attack seriously and share the favorite memories has always loved the world that he gave his one and only son that gospel, the Truth, with those who are seeking. I Peter been Easter Sunday. I loved whoever believes in him should not perish but have 3:15 says to be ready to give an account to everyone who going shopping for a new everlasting life." Romans 10:9 says, "If you confess with asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you. In Easter dress to wear to your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart other words, I must always be prepared to share my tes­ church. I loved coloring that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." timony and rebut the false accusations of those who Easter eggs with my younger come against my faith. brother and opening the Did you actually take the time to read through those Easter baskets from our par­ verses? Or did you see the reference and skim because In order to be an effective witness, I must know why I ents. We would even have an you are already familiar with the passages? It's just believe what I believe. This was the topic of Dr. Ergun Easter egg hunt at my grand­ karimitchell something to think about. Here's another thing to think Caner's message in church on Wednesday night. "Because I mother's house. It was a race about. What if God never gave His Son? What if he did­ said so" is not a satisfying argument for someone who is between my brother and I to see who could find the n't die on a cross and resurrect three days later? All we searching for answers. I don't recommend starting a con­ most plastic eggs with the dollar bills hidden inside (we would have left would be words on a page and mean­ versation with a skeptic with the phrase, "The Bible says..." weren't big on candy). These traditions, along with the ingless religion. because the argument is rarely convincing to someone who Easter bunny, are what most people associate with the doesn't believe its contents. As Caner said, this is circular religious holiday. And while my family did partake in reasoning. these secular activities, my absolute favorite tradition is Sunrise Service. "What if God never gave His Honestly, I used to not care. It was a legitimate argument to me. The Bible and its claims are true, and whether or not I attend a small, white country church that was built Son? What if He didn't die someone chooses to believe them does not make them any in 1895. Inside are pews lined with hymnals and beau­ on a cross and resurrect less true. True. Unfortunately, that mindset stemmed from tiful glass windows. Attendance is small, under 100. a disregard for the lost and a misunderstanding of my Every Easter, the congregation meets in the cemetery three days later? All we responsibility as a Christ follower. behind the church just before sunrise. My pastor plays would have left would be guitar and we sing songs like "Up from the Grave He If you truly want to reach out to those who are struggling Arose" and "He Lives." There is just something so spe­ words on a page and or who are asking the tough questions, you would do well to cial about standing in the graveyard and worshipping meaningless religion." meet them at their level, not make them rise to yours. as the sun rises above the trees. I can only imagine what Remember, scripture is important when sharing the gospel, Mary felt at the tomb, having seen the real risen Son. but it's the power that made the resurrection possible that changes hearts. This is what Easter is all about - the risen Son. Over Go back to the above verses and read them carefully, the years, there have been several claims that have tried word-for-word. Allow the power of scripture to over­ Christ wants us to be obedient and faithful in sharing the to deny the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Last year, it whelm you and ignite in you a passion to tell the world Truth. The truth is that Jesus is the risen Savior and His was the DaVinci Code. This year, it is the Lost Tomb of about the Savior who has come to give us everlasting body is not in that "lost tomb." It's almost Easter. Take the Jesus. These attacks are an attempt to strip Christians life! time to reflect on the importance of the Resurrection of tKeiv fai\.Vi by denying, Y\ie one tViing lhat their failh IS Believe this Truth and know why you believe it. Then pas­ founded on - the resurrection. This one event is the There are many who don't know this Savior. They are sionately share it with others. Share it with everyone. core of Christianity. Dr. Ed Hindson emphasized this searching for answers and the enemy is telling them lies point in convocation last Wednesday. that deny Christian claims. It is our responsibility as Contact Kari Mitchell at [email protected].

CALEB ATKINS SPEAK UP: How do you celebrate Easter?

"By reflecting on God's "At home we celebrate with my "Bunny Soup." "Definitely an Easter egg hunt, "(We) roast a rabbit. We eat "We do Easter egg hunts, go to amazing grace and love for family in the morning and open and 1 still get an Easter the Easter Bunny afer Sunday church - that sort of thing. This His children." our Easter baskets before basket." » morning church service. It year I may go to Virginia Beach, church. Then we go to church doesn't taste very good, but since we have the Monday after and then to Easter dinner at my it's too much fun to give up Easter off!" grandmother's." the tradition." -Samuel Bernhardt, So. —Junine Conklin, Jr. -Blake l.unsibrd, Sr. Savannah Moore, So. —Monica Paladini, Sr. . -Emily Ellington, So. Vassalboro, Maine North Stonington, Conn. Mt. Pleasant, N.C. Trinity, N.C. Modesto, Calif. Greensboro, N.C. NICK POOLE MARCH 27, 2007 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page A5 COMMENTARY Born (again) under the sign of the cross

I recently received an e- We are warned in Scripture not to look up to the heav­ fire shall burn them; they shall not deliver themselves mail that was one of those ens in worship. Deuteronomy 4:19 says, "And lest thou from the power of the flame: there shall not be a coal to that have been forwarded lift up thine eyes unto heaven, and when thou seest the warm at, nor fire to sit before it" (KJV). over 1,000 times before it sun, and the moon, and the stars, even all the host of finally arrives in your heaven, shouldest be driven to worship them, and serve Mai Fletcher, host of the Christian talk show, "Edges" inbox. The person who for­ them, which the Lord thy God hath divided unto all talks about the danger behind the fascination people warded this e-mail is the nations under the whole heaven" (KJV). have with the occult. "Behind every occult practice type who usually is the first there's the spiritual power of deception," said Fletcher. to pass along a message about God showing His Astrology is a good example of this. One former pro­ willmayer power, keeping soldiers in "As Christians, we are prone fessional astrologer warned people to think twice before our prayers, or keeping God to believe in the supernatural they get involved with astrology because, "when you in our schools. However, this e-mail contained some­ turn to astrology you are actually turning to advice from thing quite different - information about astrological After all, we believe in God, the ancient gods of [pagan] religion." signs. angels, demons and that our souls will live on Fletcher went onto say, "Astrology is a doorway into There are a lot of Christians who have, what I believe spiritual deception. Only God really knows our future; to be, an unhealthy curiosity with astrology. In fact 27 for eternity..." and only he can be trusted to guide us well." percent of people who identify themselves as a Christian, also say they believe in astrology, according to The next time someone asks you what sign you are, I a Harris Poll. As Christians, we are prone to believe in God also warns of the consequences that may befall hope you'll consider a new answer, an answer that does­ the supernatural. After all, we believe in God, angels, the astrologers. Isaiah 47:13-14 says, "Thou art wearied n't so much concern the arrangement of the planets you demons and that our souls will live on for eternity after in the multitude of thy counsels. Let now the were born under, but more so the sign under which you our bodies pass away. But knowing all this, shouldn't we astrologers, the stargazers, the monthly prognosticators, were born again — the sign of the cross. be more afraid of the powers behind this seemingly stand up, and save thee from these things that shall innocent diversion? come upon thee. Behold, they shall be as stubble; the Contact Will Mayer at [email protected]. America should not ban flag burning

The flag of the United States has been a symbol of American citizens should are essential to the country's well being. Flag burning, American pride and resilience since the Continental have a great respect for their though devastating to national morale, does not, for the Congress passed the first Flag Act on June 14, 1777. nation's flag, burning the flag most part, physically endanger anyone. According to usflag.org, although many believe Betsy should not be outlawed. Ross to have been the first to create a tangible flag, its ori­ Once officials start tampering with age-old rules and gin is unverifiable. Since the flag's formation hundreds of I have a great respect for establishing more and more laws, a slippery slope of intol­ years ago, the laws surrounding it have fluctuated from all of our armed forces, and erance is formed down which may eventually limit even state to state. personally find any form of more of our freedoms. The more power there is in the flag desecration to be intoler­ hands of the people the better. Outlawing flag burning Congress created a code in December of 1942 stating able and incredibly disre­ would obviously be an infringement of Constitutional how to go about displaying the flag, but no penalties were clairemelsi spectful, but by defining what rights. created for ignoring it. With the official code in mind, people can and cannot do with each of the individual states were free to create appropri­ the symbol, we disregard the very liberty soldiers are Still, the whole concept of a soldier dying for his coun­ ate laws concerning the patriotic symbol. In Texas vs. fighting for. It is only because of the laying down of try so that his neighbor can burn that same flag is a little Johnson, a case that prosecuted Johnson for burning a valiant lives that immature, irreverent protestors are even baffling to me. Men die so that others may freely express able to display such lack of respect. their opinions in whichever way they choose. And when people protest disrespectfully, they really are disrespect­ In 1989, President George H.W. Bush passed the Flag ing those who have fought to give them their freedom. "...by defining what we can and Protection Act as a constitutional amendment. According Yet, in the end, as ugly of an idea as it may be, that is the can not do with the symbol, we to esquilax.com, this amendment was created in an beauty that makes America. I think that we ought to disregard the very liberty our attempt to stop the desecration of the flag but instead respect our Armed Forces, but by outlawing the desecra­ only caused more protests and increased the amount of tion of the flag we defy the very freedoms our soldiers are soldiers are fighting for. flag destruction. Although the development of new regu­ fighting for. lation often requires disagreement, confrontation and change, those capable of creating progress should be civi­ In the end, creating laws to make burning the American flag in protest, the court concluded that under the First lized enough to find respectful ways to communicate flag illegal would hurt our society more than it would help Amendment the protestor could not be prosecuted. opinions. it. An oxymoron is established when the flag that stands for freedom is smothered by regulation. I hope that the Since the ruling, some believe that flag laws are not Though the flag should be respected as a symbol of government will recognize that in trying to control every taken as seriously. Those punished for flag desecration national honor, it is not the responsibility of the govern­ aspect of civilization, it stifles the flame of freedom so are penalized because of their sentiment rather than their ment to regulate whether or not burning it should be patriotically embodied in the magnificent American flag. action, and by punishing the desecrators, the government legal. The less government regulation there is, the better. defies the rights for which the flag stands. While ideally, Government should limit its regulating to.decisions that Contact Claire Melsi at [email protected].

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By David Thompson "Could the days be really big long days, gram, he found a welcome home for the and an outside job was a necessity. NEWS REPORTER or could God have made anything, then idea at URI. Through an association with Dr. David started all over again," he wondered. "I Publishing his doctoral dissertation, DeWitt, who heads up Liberty's Creation "What do you want to be when you grow went through...the Gap Theory and however, meant "Playing By Science's Studies program, Ross came to Lynchburg up?" It's a question that everyone is famil­ Theistic Evolution all on a very child, kid­ Rules," which was the headline of the New - and the rest is history in the writing. iar with on some level or another. Some die level," he said. York Times article. "My wife and I love the town," he said. want to play Through his school years, his dream of a In essence, though Ross's creationist "It's about the same size (as Rapid City, sports, some career in paleontology stayed intact. Upon views completely rejected the evidence South Dakota). It's got all the stuff you want to preach, graduation, Ross enrolled at Penn State upon which he based his article, the arti­ need, and very easily you can get out into some want to be a University "because of the excellent geolo­ cle was written according to that evidence. the woods and hike." doctor- and to gy program. It was there that I actually "What I was worried about (when the Though he plans to stay around some, paleontol­ started getting my first taste of truly story came out in the Times)," said Ross, Lynchburg and at Liberty for some time, ogy holds a par­ young-earth creationist material." "was that the people back at URI in my Ross is only 30 years old, and there is ticular appeal. "The Genesis Flood," by Henry Morris department would take a lot of heat. plenty of life left for him to live. "There is Dr. Marcus and John Whitcomb, proved to be the fire Taking on a creationist student in the geo­ a rich and rewarding life following Christ Ross was one starter for Ross, who subsequently began logical sciences and letting them get wherever Hoe leads you," he says. "For such kid. "My lapping up creationist material. through to a Ph.D., some people hold the me, he's led me here." entire life has Though all of his college courses focused advisor culpable." been, in many around secular science, Ross's faith During his time at URI, Ross came to a Contact David Thompson at dbthomp- UNIVKRSITY ARCHIVE PHOTO ways, consumed remained unscathed through the under­ situation where grants were in question [email protected]. ROSS with dinosaurs graduate level. and prehistoric animals," he said. After receiving his B.S. in Earth Science, Though many of the dreams of youth he found himself applying to the South kick the bucket somewhere around the Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Spring is in the air... high school years, or even sooner, Ross's He planned to earn his Master's degree in dream held out at least that long. paleontology, but things got rocky along According to him, "Not a lot of people the way. have (their desire to be a paleontologist) Through some misconceptions and in (their high school yearbook), even of paranoia by staff after a fateful letter to those that actually, do, few of (them) are the newspaper's editor, as well as the actually able to make it all the way complications caused for his schoolwork, through." Ross found himself on academic proba­ But Ross made it through on a level that tion, his thesis committee depleted, and most childish fantasies never realize. The no research project. New York Times recently ran an article on But through the grace of Dr. Gale the peculiarity of his situation. You see, Bishop, a museum curator who took sev­ Ross is a creationist. He received his doc­ eral disadvantaged students under his toral degree from the University of Rhode wing, Ross was able to complete the pale­ Island. Cross-reference creationist, pale­ ontology program and subsequently ontology and "Rhode Island" in a Google applied to the University of Rhode Island search, and the first full page will link to for his doctorate. articles concerning Ross, many of them The affiliation at URI is what has per­ JK~JWL- * Al.F.X TOWKRS blogs. Ross is making news. haps cast Ross into the spotlight. "It was a Born in Rhode Island, Ross became a far more rigorous academic program "It was one of those March Christian at about five years old. (than SDSMT)." His program focused on days when the sun shines hot According to him, "By the time I was ten, the extinction of the mosasaurs, a marine and the wind blows cold: when I guess I realized that the dinosaur books reptile group thought to have died off at were saying one thing and the Bible the end of the Cretaceous period. A it is summer in the light, and seemed to be saying another." In a seminar class at SDSMT, Ross dis­ winter in the shade. " To his own surprise later in life, he said covered the severe lack of conclusive he realizes that he thought through seri­ research that had been performed regard­ ous scientific and theological issues at ing mosasaurs, and though he was unable — Charles Dickens that young age. to research them for his master's pro- GAUEB ATKINS

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By Mitchell Makheff throw a lot more fastballs and try to offense this season, batting .333 with SPORTS REPORTER get ahead in the count," he said. 22 RBI, including four home runs With the win, Stokes improved to and seven doubles. No player for the The Liberty Flames bats were 4-3 on the year. Head Coach Matt Retrievers mustered more than one scorching hot and the University of Royer was pleased with how well the hit in the game as the Flames won Maryland-Baltimore County Retrie­ Flames performed from both the big, 10-2. vers could not seem to find their plate and the field. On Friday against the High Point offense last Wednesday in a non-con­ "We got good pitching (and) the Panthers, senior Phil John came up ference game at Worthington guys swung the bats," he said. "We big for the Flames in the first of a Stadium. had 14 hits, Dave did not walk a man three-game weekend series. The Flames offense notched 14 hits in seven innings. We did a lot of good John went three-for-five from the and 10 runs while the defense things today, and hopefully we can plate and netted four RBIs to lead the allowed only two runs behind a continue that." Flames to a 7-5 victory. strong outing from junior David The Liberty attack was led by the John has been a tough out this year Stokes — who enjoyed the luxury of three-headed monster of sophomore at the plate, striking out just 12 times JESSICA WEBER pitching most of the game with a Kenneth Negron, senior Tim Nanry in 22 games en route to a .417 aver­ NEW KING OF THE COURT—Former New Mexico Head Coach Ritchie McKay comfortable lead. and junior P.K. Keller — all of whom age with 18 RBIs. was introduced Monday as Randy Dunton's replacement for men's basketball "It really helps out a lot (pitching recorded three hits in the game. head coach. McKay has one NIT and one NCAA appearance under his belt. with a lead) - you can go in there and Nanry has been a huge source of Please see BASEBALL, page B3 Softball struggles but defeats Top-10 Michigan

ByWillLuper The Cardinals' Melissa The game was not lost in more Beth Bennett, sopho­ and the Lady Flames SPORTS REPORTER Roth hit a single to right field the third, though, as the the more Courtney Johnson and dropped the contest. A At that allowed Candi Hicks to Flames tied the Golden Williams all hit home plate sequence of 12 unanswered This weekend was a busy score from third. Bears with five runs of their as Liberty fought back into runs gave California the 18-6 one for the Lady Flames soft- A two-run padding put the own. the game. victory. Liberty ball team. First, they traveled Cardinals at ease as Junior Shannon McKain, As earlier in the day to Kentucky to participate in Courtney Moore knocked in senior Jessica Moore, sopho­ though, the rally fell short, Please see SOFTBALL, page B4 the Women4Women Tour­ Melissa Roth on a two-run Baseball nament, hosted by the home run, giving Louisville a vs. Monmouth, University of Louisville. comfortable 4-1 lead. The Lady Flames came out The Lady Flames were not Sat. 11 a.m. of the weekend with only one out just yet, though, as sen­ win notched under their belt, ior Jessica Moore hit a two- (DH) and Sun. 1 however, as they handed run home run of her own. Top-10 foe Michigan one of The rally fell short though p.m. its two losses in the tourna­ as Hensley hit a ball from ment. relief pitcher Kristen Tournament play started Wadwell straight to center Friday at 10:30 a.m. as the field, allowing for an easy Softball Lady Flames faced off out and ending the ball against the hosts, the game, 4-3. vs. Norfolk Louisville Cardinals. Liberty continued tourna­ The Cardinals got on the ment play against California, State, board first when Brooke which was ranked 25th in McCrain hit the ball high the nation. Wed. 2 p.m. towards left field. The Lady Flames scored in Senior Beth Hensley was the bottom of the first as (DH) unable to make the catch senior Dawn Jeffs was bat­ and Louisville's Audrey ted in by junior Ashley vs. Hampton, Rendon scored from second Williams. base. In the top of the third Fri. 12 p.m. and Liberty capitalized on a inning, California showed Sat. 1 p.m. sloppy play from the why they are nationally Cardinals, though, as ranked, beginning an offen­ vs. Georgetown, Hensley tied the game in the sive outburst that scored 18 bottom of the next inning. runs in just four innings. Fri. 2 p.m and The tie lasted until extra Liberty could not find the innings, when Louisville had answer in its bullpen as four Sat. 9 a.m. an offensive outburst, scor­ pitchers attempted to save ing three runs in the top of the game, all of whom came WINDMILL — Senior pitcher Sarah Swor has been solid for the Flames so far this season. She has a 3.31 ERA in the eighth inning. up empty in their efforts. 10 games, starting 6 and garnering a 3-3 record. She has given up 17 earned runs in 36 innings pitched. wmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Page B2.THE LIBERTY CHAMPION MARCH 27, 2007 MCKAY: Ready to take over the Big South Continued from page B1 of expression and belief about his faith. He and his staff were told "I was chastised for openly in late February they would sharing my faith (at other be fired at the end of the sea­ schools)," said McKay. son according to ESPN.com. He hopes to bring Liberty The effect was devastating on to "Gonzaga-like success," the Lobos. though he has only seen the Several personnel moves have not shoulder the entire blame as he What makes Schaub try harder in At the time of the firing, the team 4-5 times on film and been made this offseason in the has done throughout his time in camp? What drives him to be better, team was 15-13, but they once yesterday during a team National Football League, but Texas. other than the will to win on its ended the season with three workout. maybe none have a more immediate If you are the Texans organization, own? Nothing does. straight losses and a first- His style of basketball? impact than this past week's or a fan for that matter, you cannot They could have made this train­ round ousting in the Moun­ "Whatever style helps us Houston and Atlanta swap. expect Schaub to come in and turn ing camp a competition between the tain West Tournament. win," said McKay. With their trade on Wednesday, that team around. two guys for the starting slot. May New Mexico's loss was Sophomore Anthony the Falcons received some draft Hey, if he does, good for him, and the best quarterback win. Liberty's gain. It was McKay, Smith, who has two years of picks and swapped first rounders good for Houston, but it won't hap­ Instead, the Texans are going to however, who sought out eligibility left, is excited with the Texans in exchange for pen immediately. bank on Schaub starting all 16 Barber. about the opportunity to play starting quarterback Michael Vick's When looking at Schaub's stats, games without getting hurt. "Once I heard the Liberty 1 under a "big time coach" and backup, Matt Schaub. you have to look at the team around If they weren't relying solely on job was open, I waited on Jeff not worried about the poten­ Consequently, David Carr — the him. Schaub, they would have a good vet­ to call," said a smiling tial of changing systems. Texans' first ever draft pick and The offensive line for Atlanta is in eran to back Schaub up, like, oh, I McKay. "I got tired of wait­ "Basketball is basketball," starting quarterback since day one the top-five in the league, if not bet­ don't know — David Carr. ing, so I called him." said Smith. for Houston — was released on ter. Instead they have Sage Rosenfels Barber did some checking McKay currently has only Friday. They have opened holes for and Bradlee Van Pelt. Who, you say? around and heard nothing one staff member, but he What I don't understand here is Warrick Dunn and Michael Vick that Yeah, that's my point exactly. but good things about already has ideas on where to why the Texans cut David Carr. you could drive a tractor-trailer Rosenfels is a six-year veteran McKay. look. He was scheduled to I realize he has thrown a lot of through. They have made Vick actu­ who has been a backup his whole "Everything we heard was meet with the team later on interceptions — 65 to be exact — in ally look good at times, which is an career. He is another touted QB that extremely positive," said Monday afternoon. his five seasons in Houston, but he aberration in itself. never made it in the NFL. Barber. has completed 60 percent of his Almost any quarterback could Don't ask me how he even still has Liberty gives McKay the Contact Jared Pierce at passes. thrive behind that line. a job in the league (but here I am "opportunity to feel freedom [email protected]. That's not too shabby on a team Going back to Schaub, though. In writing about him while he's making with no protection. three years he has started just two a half-million bucks sitting on the Here is the most telling stat of all, games, and he didn't win either of bench). though. Carr was sacked a whopping them. He is 84 of 161 passing in his He has done an okay job as a back­ 249 times in five seasons. three seasons with 1,033 yards, six up, but if he was thrown into the To me, that sounds like he doesn't touchdowns, and six interceptions. starting mix because of injury, he have a good offensive line in front of That means the Texans released a likely would falter as well. him. veteran who completed 60 percent Van Pelt was drafted in 2004 by You can only throw when you have of his passes — Carr — to name the Denver Broncos, and he has not time, and if you are getting sacked Schaub the outright starter with a thrown a pass in a game since 2005. in what amounts to an average of completion percentage of 52 percent In that season, he completed two three-plus sacks a game, you are — a 52 percent completion rate of his eight passes for seven yards — going to want to just get rid of the behind a stellar line, mind you. once again, a backup that would not ball before you get creamed. Granted, he averages more than do well as a starter. He has been sacked more than six Carr per completion, and his touch­ I hope for the Texans' sake that times in a game countless times, and down to interception ratio is better this move pays off for them, but can you cannot put your quarterback than Carr's, but he played backup on we really count on a backup that has through that kind of beating and a winning team — for the most part. not had much experience at all to expect him to be a star — it's just not Carr, on the other hand, has not turn a franchise around? going to happen. had a winning season with Houston. I hope so, but no quarterback can I am by no means saying that he is Should the trade have been made be expected to thrive with the shaky relinquished of all blame for the to send Schaub to Houston? offensive line of the Texans. Texans miserable record since its Absolutely. JESSICA WEBER inception. Should the Texans have told Carr Contact Matthew Baer at SMILING FOR THE CROWD — New Men's Basketball Head Coach Ritchie At the same time, though, he can­ goodbye? Absolutely not. [email protected]. McKay answers questions from the media as his new squad looks on.

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The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary MARCH 27, 2007 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page B3 Gearing up for the gridiron: A breakdown of the Flames non-conference football schedule for the 2007 season Well, the Flames touchdowns or more in three of their five wins. name been good for? No less than three per 1930s as a Workers Progress Administration released their 2007 However, they lost by two or more touch­ season. "Elon in 'Lembo'." "(Star Player) in (WPA) project. football schedule. downs in five of their six losses. 'Lembo' with head coach." "Phoenix hover in As a part of the New Deal, the WPA was This is (sort of) Side Note: The losses to Indiana and 'Lembo'." It's just too easy. formed after the Great Depression of the late old news to some, California on their schedule don't look too bad. Game Prediction: Home is not a special 1920s sent most of America's working class but new to those That is until you realize they are not the major place for Kjon. Last season, they lost more into the unemployment line. It has been who don't read lib- universities of two U.S. states, but instead games at home than they won (2-4) and only updated throughout the years to adjust to ertyflames.com oddly named colleges in Pennsylvania. Also, averaged a bit more than 6,000 fans per home advances in technology. everyday. when you pull up the season stats for football, game (in comparison, Liberty averaged more Game Prediction: Toledo plays in a much (On a separate the part at the top of the browser says 'baseball than 11,000 per game last season). With little tougher conference against higher quality foes, Jared Pierce note, Liberty has stats.' Even their Web site is confused by this home field advantage and an even more talent­ so don't let their record confuse you. They have one of the finest game of "football." ed Liberty team, the Flames soar past the the best 2007 recruiting class in the MAC and athletic Web sites around. After trying to Game Prediction: Shippensburg's Phoenix, 28-18. offensive tackle John Greco is on the Lombardi obtain tons of info from various university ath­ defense allowed just over 23 points per game Trophy watch. letic sites, I have found that Liberty's may not last season. That's not a bad total, but it does Sept. 29: St. Francis University (Home) Liberty also arrives on the third home game be flashy or fancy, but it is extremely user- not help when your offense can only score 21 in a row for the Rockets, who play great in the friendly. points per game. Mascot (Location): Red Flash (Pa.). Glass Bowl. Expect Toledo to thoroughly dis­ My only gripe would be the useless 24-style On top of that, only one of the top three tack- Conference: Northeast Conference mantle the Flames, 35-14. clock in the top right. I'm sorry, but I just don't lers from last season will return. Not good for (Division I-AA). need to know how many days, hours, minutes the Raiders against a much more offensively 2006 Results: After enduring a rough Oct. 27: Presbyterian (Homecoming) and seconds I am away from the next Liberty charged Liberty team. The Flames take this seven game losing streak in the middle of the athletic event.) contest, 35-14. season, the Red Flash were Mascot (Location): Blue Hose (S.C.). Anyways, I digress. Here is a team-by-team only able to muster a 3-8 Conference: South Atlantic Conference breakdown of each non-conference opponent Sept. 15: College of record. Their only wins came (Division II). Liberty will face this season. William and Mary (Away) at home, and two were 2006 Results: At 7-4, the Blue Hose boast against conference foes with only the second winning record of Liberty's Sept. 1: Tusculum College (Home) Mascot (Location): Tribe a combined 6-16 record. The non-conference opponents. (Va.). other win? It was a 38-3 Side Note: I feel bad for Presbyterian. Mascot (Location): Pioneers (Tenn.) Conference: Atlantic 10 drubbing of Saint Peter's Homecoming matches are supposed to be easy Conference: South Atlantic Conference (Division I-AA). College, which ended the sea­ wins. Not only are they Liberty's homecoming (Division II). 2006 Results: The Tribe son with an (un)impressive foe this year, but they played the same role 2006 Results: Tusculum matched went a dismal 3-8 last season. 2-8 record. against fellow SAC conference school Liberty's last season record of 6-5 overall. Not Maybe Willie and Mary should join the Big Side Note: One of the three wins for the Tusculum. great - but to be fair, it did play top-ranked D- South. Two of last season's wins came against Red Flash last season came against the The funny part? They not only beat the II teams such as No. 3 North Alabama (Loss), teams from that conference (Liberty and Wagner College Seahawks. This season's Pioneers that game, but they finished two No. 13 Newberry (I>oss) and formerly ranked VMI). schedule shows Wagner's homecoming game spots ahead in conference play as well. Bethel (Win). Side Note: The Tribe won the 2004 A-10 against Marist College. Game Prediction: The Blue Hose will The Pioneers also defeated woeful St. Paul's title, but there was no banner on the Web site. The weird part? It is the second game of the play, including Liberty, four Big South oppo­ (2-8 last season) by one point more than Someone at Tusculum needs to check into this. season. Who has homecoming after only one nents next season. Liberty has lost its last two Liberty did, 28-0. Game Prediction: The Tribe defense will game? Do they pick the homecoming king and homecoming games, but is much improved Side Note: The team's Web site has this suffer from personnel losses at pivotal posi­ queen a year in advance just to have time to over both of those seasons. Liberty makes the headline - "2003 SAC Champion." tions, which sees a combined 289 tackles fol­ prepare the floats? homecoming crowd happy with a 31-21 victo­ That's kind of like winning your March low out the door. Maybe they just dislike Marist and wanted to ry. Madness office pool and leaving the winning With the exception of running back Elijah play them for homecoming, but they could bracket framed on your office door for the next Brooks, the offense keeps stability. As this is a only get a week two game worked out. Who Final Analysis four years. home game and the second in a row against knows? Game Prediction: The Pioneers return the Big South (VMI), Willie and Mary should Game Prediction: St. Francis plays in a If my predictions hold true, then Liberty will quarterback Corey Russell, who threw for take the Flames out only after a bitter battle, weak conference and loses too many games to have a non-conference schedule of 5-2. I more than 1,500 yards and 15 touchdowns 28-27. attract top recruits. Liberty will dash past the understand that some scheduling difficulties while running for 433 more yards last season. Red Flash, 42-10. forced the Flames to play two D-II schools, but They also get top rusher Patrick King back. Sept. 22: Elon University (Away) maybe having two lighter games will help With Liberty losing crucial defensive leader­ Oct. 6: University of Toledo (Away) Liberty's confidence going into the William ship, it might be a long day for the Flames. Mascot (Location): Phoenix (N.C.). and Mary game. Nevertheless, Liberty pulls out a nail biter at Conference: Southern Conference Mascot (Location): Rockets (Ohio). Playing Toledo will be a good measuring home, 31-28. (Division I-AA). Conference: Mid-American Conference stick for the Rocco program. They will proba­ 2006 Results: The Phoenix finished a (Division I). bly lose the game, but if they play well, recruit­ Sept. 8: Shippensburg University (Home) meager 5-6 last season but managed a win 2006 Results: The Rockets just missed a ing in the talent-rich state of Ohio may get eas­ over Big South Conference Champion Coastal bowl berth with a 5-7 record in 2006. They ier. Mascot (Location): Raiders (Pa.) Carolina. That win, however, came early in the were stellar at home (4-2), but embarrassing Next week, I will run down the conference Conference: Pennsylvania State Athletic season. The last time Elon played the Flames on the road (1-5). They scored more than 30 schedule and see who the Flames biggest Big Conference (Division II). was 2004 in Lynchburg. Liberty won that sea­ points five times during the season, going 4-1 South worry is this upcoming season. 2006 Results: Though the Raiders man­ son ending match, 27-17. when they did. aged only a 5-6 record, they scored at least 14 Side Note: Elon's head coach is named Side Note: Toledo's home stadium, known Contact Jared Pierce at jpierce2@liber- points in nine of the 11 games and won by two Pete Lembo. How many headlines has his as the Glass Bowl, was originally built in the ty.edu.

Track runs against itself! BASEBALL: Flames drop weekend

By Eric Brown Lynchburg College officials finally deter­ series against High Point Univ. SHORTS REPORTER mined, after going to the nearest thousandth of a second, that sophomore Andrea Beckles won Continued from page B1 With the loss, Umberger The top half of the High The Liberty men's and women's track teams the race. drops to 2-3 on the season. Point lineup did most of the traveled fivemile s across town to compete in the Junior Charlene Hibbert and senior Arlene The recurring theme for In the rubber match on damage to the Flames, Lynchburg Invitational at Lynchburg College on Zelinskas finishedsecon d and third respectively. the Flames this year has Sunday, the Panthers kept pounding eight hits and Saturday. "I think everybody just wanted to win," said been strong starting pitch­ up their winning ways, tak­ driving in five RBI. The newly renovated Shellenberger Field Beckles. "My main goal was to just run my own ing, and junior Michael ing the weekend series, 8-4. The loss drops Liberty to played host to Liberty as well as top Division-II race and finish strong." Solbach provided just that For the second game in a 16-10 on the season and a 3- and III teams such as the College of Wooster, The three ladies teamed up with freshmen on his way to earning his row, Liberty managed only 2 record in the Big South Capital University, the University of Findlay and Sheronica Henton to win the 4 x 100 meter relay fifth victory of the season. seven hits, and no player Conference. Glenville State. in 49.19. Zelinskas placed firsti n the 100-meter Solbach pitched six collected more than one hit. The Flames resume play Success came early for the both the Flames hurdles with ease and Beckles won the 100- innings and allowed just one Sophomore Tyler Light this week on Wednesday at men's and women's teams as some of Liberty's meter dash with a time of 12.15. run on five hits. He has picked up his first loss of the George Mason before they top throwers flexed their muscles in the field Hibbert found even more success in the field allowed only 31 hits in 41.2 year for the Flames, allowing return home for a non-con­ events. events as she won both the women's long and innings and has posted an seven hits and four earned ference weekend series Junior Jon Hail won the men's shot put with triple jump. impressive 1.73 ERA for the runs in 4 1/3 innings. against the Monmouth a throw of 55-08.50. Junior Clendon Junior Marie Williams came away with a win Flames. Sophomore Tommy Muhawks. Henderson, who set a Big South Conference in the 400-meter hurdles with a time of 1:05.06, Things would get tougher Bussey and Nanry both record last week, took home the victory in the beating out her teammate, junior Jennifer on Saturday, though, as the smashed solo homeruns for Contact Mitchell Malcheff at discus. Ward, by only six one-hundredths of a second. Flames faced the Panthers' Liberty. [email protected]. "(Clendon) was more consistent this week Junior Piper Newby, who normally runs the Eammon Portice, who, than he was last week, even though he threw far­ 5000-meter run, cruised to victory in the 1500- according to Royer, is one of ther last week," said Associate Head Coach meter run with a personal best of 4:47.55. the best pitchers in the Big Lance Bingham. "He's doing well." "The whole race felt comfortable," said South. Freshmen Elliott Galeone also had success, Newby. "I know I could go faster now if I know "He is certainly one of the finishing first in the men's javelin. how to pace it." top two pitchers in the con­ On the women's side, senior Caitlyn Other winners included sophomore Tim ference," said Royer. Sutterfield picked up victories in the shot put, O'Donnell, who won both the men's 110-meter Unfortunately for Royer discus and hammer throw, while freshman and 400-meter hurdles, and senior Travis and the Flan les, Portice was Lacey Cunningham took home a victory in the Campbell, who won the 800 meter run with a that and more. The junior javelin. time of 1:54.76. from Oakland Park, Fla., In the running events, the biggest competition Sophomore Oronde Vassell leaped to victory pitched seven shutout for the Flames and Lady Flames turned out to be in the long jump and junior Matthew Parker innings and recorded six each other. cleared the 6-10.75 bar in the high jump to qual­ strikeouts for the Panthers, It began in the 400-meter run with a battle of ify for the NCAA regional championships. who scored eight runs in the wills. Sophomore Phil Iyeineweber ousted out "We had some veiy good performances," said fifth on their way to a 10-2 his friend and teammate, junior Josh Gilreath, Head Coach Brant Tolsma. victory. by less than a 10th of a second with a time of "It's kind of a breather week for us, but when The bats that had pro­ 47.85. Both competitors qualified for the IC4A you're getting personal bests, that's all you ever duced 32 runs in the last championships in May. want." three games for the Flames "What makes it a race is having your team­ The next meet takes place on campus as fell silent. mate or any competitor next to you," said liberty hosts the ASICS Collegiate Invitational No player had more than Leineweber. "We knew it would be close, and Multi. one hit for Liberty. because we had both been splitting about the The meet begins at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 30 Sophomore Dustin Um- same in the 4x4-" and concludes on Saturday, beginning at 10 a.m. berger was roughed up by Team competition continued to be the theme the Panthers, allowing nine CALKII AI KINS for liberty as three l*idy Flames finished the Contact Erie Brown ut eqbrown@Ubev- runs on 11 hits in just 4.2 TOMMY GUN — Sophomore Tommy Busseyfields a ground ball during Liberty's 200 meter run with a time of 25 seconds flat. ty.edu. innings of work. win on Wednesday. The Flames were victors despite commiting three errors. Page R4, THE I.IBKRTV CHAMPION MARCH 27, 2007 Men's tennis drops ninth straight decision while SOFTBALL: Lady Flames the ladies defeat JMU to improve their record prepare for seven Jake Petersen out to an early lead by winning two of three doubles match­ SPORTS RKI'ORIT.R es, JMU needed to win four of the six singles points to secure more games this week a victory while the I^ady Flames needed only three. On a sunny Sunday afternoon, both the men's and women's Hanusz had battled through a tough match with feisty Continued from page 81 able to beat this season and tennis teams played host to the Dukes of James Madison Dukes senior Lauren Graham throughout most of the after­ just the sixth in program University. The men's team — coming off a previous day's noon. With the match on the line for both teams, though, The second day of the history. loss to Richmond — was looking to earn just its fourth victo­ Hanusz stepped her game up and defeated Graham in the tournament pitted Liberty After defeating one ry of the season heading into the final month of play. third set. f against only one opponent, nationally ranked team the However, the Dukes held the upper hand throughout most With his player showing obvious signs of fatigue, Lady as the Lady Flames went day before, the Lady of the match, due in large part to sweeping the doubles com­ Flames Head Coach Chris Johnson provided some words of head-to-head with nation­ Flames woke up Sunday petition. inspiration for Hanusz, which allowed her to cap of the ally ranked Michigan. with another on their plate. Freshman Chad Simpson, who was teamed with junior team's victory over JMU with a bang. The Wolverines came Northwestern University Jordan Trojan at number one doubles, said, "Obviously, (we "Sometimes players think that when they get into a tough into the game as the sixth- and Liberty met for the need to work on) our doubles because we lost all three of our match with someone, they need to change their game," said best team in the nation. first time on the softball matches. It gives the other team momentum going into the Johnson. "I told Martyna not to change her game and to keep Sophomore Sarah Ellis diamond. singles matches and forces us to have to win four out of the playing the game that got her to this point. pitched the entire game The Wildcats shutout the six singles matches instead of three." "As far as this year, these girls always give one hundred and was excellent from the Lady Flames with a final Simpson and the Flames only mustered one singles match percent effort. It's not always the same girls winning, which mound. score of 8-0 as the seventh- victory. Both Trojan and Simpson lost, with Simpson giving was shown today, and we're able to come out with big wins." She tossed a shutout ranked team in the nation's way to John Snead in a grueling two-hour and fifteen-minute With their 4-3 victory, the Lady Flames move their record while giving the Lady freshman pitching sensa­ battle. Trojan bowed out to Jesse Tarr 6-3, 6-0, while the to 5-6 on the season, while the men's ninth consecutive loss Flames a chance to come tion Lauren Delany threw a freshman trio of Luis Olivera, Franco Valdez and Juan Reyes brings their record to 3-10. away with the win. shutout. It was her fifth of were unable to get anything going in the other single's match­ "We're a young team and we're trying to rebuild - every­ Liberty opened up the the season. es of the afternoon. body knows that," said Johnson. "We are continuing to scoring in the top of the Only once did Liberty Junior Sebastian Pena was the lone bright spot for the improve and although today was a tough loss, we still had a sixth inning when Jeffs and threaten to break the Flames on this day. Playing at number three singles, Pena good showing. As a team, we need to work on understanding Moore scored after a dou­ shutout. was able to earn the only point of the day for the men, beat­ the strategy and tactics of the game and focus on finding ble from Williams. With the bases loaded ing Mike Smith 7-6 (7-5), 6-4. ways to win." Michigan's Tiffany and only one out in the "The main thing I did was stay consistent and confident," Both teams will be back at it this week as Coastal Carolina Worthy showed the only fifth inning, Delany struck said Pena. and Charleston Southern make the trip to Lynchburg this imminent threat to the out Liberty's next two bat­ "I tried to get my first serve in so I could have a chance at weekend for some Big South action. The men will play shutout when she hit a ball ters, keeping them off the winning every game I served. It gave me a chance to break Coastal Carolina on Friday afternoon at 1 p.m., while the high to left fi^ld. board and securing the win him, and I did. We know we have to win our points to have a women play Saturday at 1 p.m. A dual match against Jefferson was able to for Northwestern. chance to win these close matches and we need to get our Charleston Southern will follow on Sunday afternoon. Match make the diving catch, The weekend leaves the confidence back." time is scheduled for 1 p.m. forcing Michigan to leave Lady Flames with a record On the women's side, junior Martyna Hanusz finished off the bases loaded as the of 15-12. the Dukes in dramatic fashion. After the Lady Flames jumped Contact Jake Petersen [email protected]. sixth inning expired. The results for Monday's After the near rally, the double-header against top- Lady Flames ended the ranked Tennessee were not upset with a 2-0 victory. available at press time. Michigan is the third nationally ranked team the Contact Will Luper at wlu- Lady Flames have been [email protected].

GUARDING THE NET — Freshman Chad Simpson and junior Jordan Trojan await the James Madison return during their doubles match

ARCHIVE PHOTO LIFTOFF—Senior Jessica Moore has been a solid contributor for the Lady Flames this season. She is batting a stellar .380—fourth in the BSC—with 22 RBIs. She also leads the conference with eight homers and a .717 slugging percentage.

Easter Communion Church Service

When: April 4,2007 @ 7:30 p.m. Where: Vines Center

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33 Miles • Up-and-coming band to nationally release its debut album on April 10

By Hilary Sutton Lockwood on guitar and with everything else, it I.IFK! RKPORTF.R vocals, and Collin creates a sound that's Stoddard on piano and more universal than he Christian music vocals. anything. That's what industry is contin­ 33 Miles' national makes us a little differ­ Tually being flooded debut album, which is ent from everyone." with new bands hoping self-titled, will be Though 33 Miles does to get their music heard. released on April 10. The not have an earth-shat- Some enter the industry album consists of 11 teringly new sound, it is in hopes of being "the original songs written by a band filled with strong next Chris Tomlin," the trio. The first track, soloists and tight har­ while others choose "What Could Be Better," monies. Christian music because has an energizing pop- The self-titled album their image and sound country sound reminis­ is easy to listen to. The fit the genre best. And cent of Rascal Flatts. band is currently tour­ then there are groups "There is a God," track ing and leading worship like 33 Miles, which rec­ four, is a worshipful bal­ at churches across the ognize the Christian lad reminding its hearer country, so be on the music industry as their of God's majesty. The lookout. They may be undeniable calling. name "33 Miles" is a singing on your church's "We know why God metaphor for the 33 stage this summer. brought us together," years Christ lived on The group's mission is said band member Chris Earth. Barton explained, simple. "We want to just Lockwood. "We really "He was a friend to the love on God's people," believe that God has friendless, He loved the Barton says. "Just .called us to the church. unlovable, and He gave because you are a ; We feel like we've been of Himself selflessly by Christian doesn't mean "called to remind the dying on the cross in our you live a perfect life. .Church and ourselves of place to so that we could There are plenty of Mho we are in Christ and live forever." hurts. If we can come whom we serve. The band boasts a into a church and ^ "As Christians," sid diverse fanbase. Barton encourage them, build ' Lockwood, "we have said, "I think a lot of it is them up, edify them, • grace, mercy and power because we do take all and get them to a place where they are excited ] beyond comprehension our influences and put about what God's going : and understanding. We them together. I think harmonies are some­ to do in their life, then : just want to encourage thing that people love, we feel like we've the church to look to but you don't see a lot of accomplished our pur­ Jesus. Don't forget who it in pop music, you see pose." you are in Christ." a lot of it in country and The group is com­ gospel, but when you Contact Hilary Sutton prised of three musi- PHOTO PROVIDED put three-part harmony at hlsutton@liber- | cians — Jason Barton on NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK - • Set to release on April 10, the self-titled debut album of 33 Miles is said to be easy to listen to and into pop music, fused ty.edu. lead vocals, Chris ecelectic in nature. Innovative technology makes its home at LU

; By Kristi Kirkland process is lengthy and the patent is still in the keting Clark's "mirror pinout" technology. "We feel about 98 percent certain that LIFE! REPORTER pending process, but positive progress has Martin Hart, president of TopLine when the dust finally clears at the USPTO, already been made with the USPTO. Vice Corporation in Garden Grove, Calif., says this donation to Liberty University will be echnology changes every day with a Chancellor Jerry.Falwell Jr. said, "Our patent that by "reverse wiring" the insides of inte­ well into the multimillions of dollars worth of steady beat that creates a loud crescen­ attorney in Houston is a veteran of the elec­ grated circuits, Clark created mirrored value," said Moore. Tdo of new inventions and electronic tronics industry and has been a very valuable pinouts. Combining these mirrored pinout- The next step is to identify the partners improvements to just about everything that resource." integrated circuits with "standard integrated who will build this product for the customers moves, beeps, flashes, flies or drives Falwell decided in late summer of 2006 circuits" shortens the distance of wiring who will purchase it. Fascinating developments are being made that it was time for Liberty to partner with a needed between components. Hart has been using a variety of marketing all the time as products get smaller and speed initiatives such as on-site representation of and capabilities increase. Liberty University mirrored pinouts to key trade shows around is not exempt from these technology the world, as well as attending seminars, vis­ advances and, in fact, actively seeks out iting with current customers who might have progress. an interest and providing brochures and lit­ „ A few years ago, Charles Clark, a circuit erature to hundreds of technology compa­ board designer from Michigan, decided to nies. make a donation of the culmination of his In an effort to help Hart's marketing work to Liberty University. Clark's children efforts, Moore has also been reaching out to had attended Liberty and, as Liberty some of his own contacts in the industry and -University Vice President for University inside the federal government. "Ships, Relations Dr. Barry N. Moore said, Clark planes, tanks, satellites — all of these use wanted to "give something back to Liberty printed circuit boards. A little pressure from for the great education and Christian experi­ DOD (Department of Defense) to their con­ ence his kids had received." tractors to look at Mirrored Pinouts can also At the time of his donation, Clark already be an avenue for helping sell the patent."

m mm Mi Page B6, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION MARCH 27, 2007 Rock out at LU: Now that Spring Break has rushed by and going the same places, knowing full Student Government Association faster than you can say, "school is out," I well what will occur when I get there. I'm am sure that you are admiring your tan tired of the morning malaise that stifles me with fond recollections of sand in your hair when abhorrent slivers of light infringe to host annual Battle of the Bands and the potent smell of sunscreen. upon my sleep, but not nearly as much as Or, maybe you are like me — pasty and when I don't rise until after 11 a.m. still pinching at the disdainfully-obtained I do thoroughly enjoy nights here, | flesh you inherited over the holidays. From though, like Tuesday, when a few friends ' an outside perspective, my Spring Break and I piled in the back of a topless Jeep | expeditions leave much to be desired. with not an inch of room to spare — ! Let's see. Freshman year, I went back cradling one guitar on my lap while resting home to New York only for it to snow while my arm around the other one in the back my wife (then, my girlfriend of three as you would with a teenage girlfriend. months) enjoyed the foaming waves of St. We barreled down the road together, Pete's Beach in Florida. away from the apartment where we usual­ Sophomore year, we got a little crazy ly spend our Tuesday nights, sitting and decided to spend the break together in around talking and not saying anything the popular destination of Tuscaloosa, Ala. while the air is pregnant with unspoken That is not to say that we did not have fun thoughts, worries and dreams. We bar­ with my wife's sister. In fact, I still have the reled down the road together — "balled the "Cunningham Family Reunion" shirt I jack," as Kerouac would say — away from bought at a thrift store there. time ill spent, towards creativity and a Last year was probably my least impres­ place that sells pomegranate tea. sive "trip". I spent 40 hours that week Riding in the back seat next to my training at Olive Garden and taking the younger but bigger brother with two many tests that goes along with it. You're friends in the front, the wind began insist­ jealous, I'm sure. It's O.K., I understand. ing that the buttons on my sweater sound While my break last week would appear the beat that was pulsating in our synchro­ to be equally dissatisfying, it was probably nous minds. one of my favorite usages of seven days I I look forward to these times, when I

DAVID MAXAM have had in a while — barring my honey­ can unravel the ball of yarn that is my moon, of course. mind, pull the strings out one at a time and By Carrie Caldwell that attends Liberty Univer­ As words of advice, Cooley During my regular school schedule, I lay them out side by side to understand LIFE! REPORTER sity, and the band must also said, "Just be yourselves and barely have enough time to finish all the why. have a recent demo. have fun, just like a first date — things that are required of me, so doing And I am now looking forward to the et ready to rock out So far, SGA has had a large be yourself and have fun." things that I want to do usually gets dele­ few days that lay before me (it is now again as the Student number of bands express "Be genuine, be humble and gated to another day. Spring Break, how­ Thursday the 22nd), where I will be able to GGovernment Associa­ interest, but the SGA adminis­ be nice to the roadies setting ever, granted me the time to think about enjoy a few Central Virginian nights up in tion (SGA) hosts the third tration is now narrowing the your stuff up," said Dollar. the knowledge I want to know and the the Blue Ridge Mountains and escape from annual Battle of the Bands. On list down. If you are looking for a night experiences I need not experience — two the grip of computers, cars and air condi­ April 13, SGA will do its part "We have a committee that to witness local musical talent aspects of my life that are altogether dis­ tioning — to exist in a realm where the only and host aspiring bands from tries the bands out by listening and a chance to see Liberty's tinct but heavily connected. thing distracting you from God is your own; our campus. to their demos and reading top bands duke it out for a top I enjoyed the ability to spend time with thoughts. What started three years their lyrics," said Cooley. spot in LU's Battle of the friends outdoors. The sun warmed my I am writing this after I have spent ari: ago has now become an LU Bands will be judged on vari­ Bands, then come to the skin, but my bare feet tensed at the touch entire night up in the "Champion" office, tradition. SGA President ous fields such as quality of Schilling Center on April 13 at of the still thawing soil. This juxtaposition and at the moment, nothing sounds more Nathan Cooley said, "We want music, stage presence and 9 p.m. is similar to the way I feel about my current pleasing as when Woody Guthrie sings, to see both the bands and the crowd applause. For more information about state of affairs. "I'd like to rest my heavy head tonight on a crowd having a great time, and Dan Dollar, lead singer of Battle of the Bands, contact the While almost all of my being is yearning bed of [Virginia] stars. I'd like to lay my highlight some quality talent last year's Battle of the Bands Student Government Associa­ to sip yerba mate in Argentina, I remain weary bones tonight on a bed of [Virginia] that Liberty has within its stu­ winner, Chesterton, said, tion at [email protected]. grounded in Lynchburg for the next few stars." dent body." "Battle of the Bands was a months until the airplane fires its engines. Bands that are interested blast, and it is a good way to Contact Carrie Caldwell at It has been a long time since I last Contact Marcelo Quarantotto at must have at least one member get your name out there." [email protected]. enjoyed driving the same road every day [email protected].