Scholars Crossing 1992 -- 1993 Liberty University School Newspaper 4-7-1993 04-07-93 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 10, Issue 23) Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/paper_92_93 Recommended Citation "04-07-93 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 10, Issue 23)" (1993). 1992 -- 1993. 22. https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/paper_92_93/22 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Liberty University School Newspaper at Scholars Crossing. It has been accepted for inclusion in 1992 -- 1993 by an authorized administrator of Scholars Crossing. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Days to Graduation Community: Monticello 37!!! celebrates Jefferson's Election 1993: Student 250th birthday guide to SGA elections See Page 6 SeePage 3 Feature: Trust Fund Opinion: Presidential The r offers family hope contenders publish platforms See Page 8 SeePage 5 Sports: Liberty adds LUSLLL: Hurricane gives girl's Softball Nonprofit org. U.S. Postage experience to guardsman to sports lineup Paid SeePage 6 Champion SeePage 11 Lynchburg, Va. Permit No. 136 Liberty University, Lynchburg, Va. Wednesday, April 7, 1993 Vol. 10, No. 23 Commencement Dobson to speak By BEN LaFROMBOIS tion of the Christian family and family val­ Editor ues," Falwell said. Dr. James Dobson will address graduates at Dobson has also published several best the 20th commencement exercises of Liberty sellers including: "Dare to Discipline," "What University on Saturday, May 15,1993. Wives Wish their Husbands Knew About "Dr. Dobson, because of his awesome re­ Women," "Straight Talk to Men and Their sponsibilities, does not accept speaking en­ Wives," "Love Must be Tough," "Love for a gagements anywhere for any reason. He has Lifetime" and "Children at Risk." His first broken his own rule to be our 1993 com­ title, "Dare to Discipline," has sold more than mencement speaker," Chancellor Jerry Fal- two million copies. well said in his announcement of the speaker. Dobson has also been heavily involved in "We are all very happy about this. Our governmental activities related to the family, graduates and their families will always serving on several presidential task forces. In remember this special event at Liberty," he 1985-86 he served on Attorney General Edwin added. Meese's Commission on Pornography. His efforts on behalf of the family have President Ronald Reagan appointed Dob­ brought him into national prominence, giving son to the National Advisory Commission to him influence in the areas of religion, politics the office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency and culture. Prevention, and he has also served as co- Dobson's Focus on the Family is heard chairman of the Citizens Advisory Panel for daily on more than 1,900 stations in North Tax Reform in consultation with Reagan. America and nearly 3,000 internationally. His film series "Focus on the Family" has photo by Tim Herrmann "Dr. Dobson and Focus on the Family are now been seen by more than 70 million people. LU seniors, Paul and Matt Kaminiski (from left to right), participated in the LU CoffeeHouse on Saturday, April 3, performing the greatest pro-family ministry His second series, "Turn Your Heart Toward performing four of their original songs. Some of the other evening acts included a skit by Bryan LaBerge. in the world today. There is no living individ­ Home," was released in 1986 and continues in ual who is contributing more to the restora­ circulation. Security warns students to avoid potential hazards By REBEKAH HURST ger, recommending that students avoid "Students should not flaunt money Although Liberty Emergency Serv­ tear ducts, causing a temporary ina­ rupts normal breathing as well as LUSLLL Editor isolated areas such as the ravine, the or possessions," Sawyers warned. ices does not endorse any type of aero­ bility to act. makes eyelids close so the assailant Recent incidents of campus crime road beside Worthington Field, P-17 "They should only carry the amount sol defense agents such as mace, cap- " Mace won' t save your life, but it is can not see. have heightened student concern for parking lot, the access road, etc. of cash that is needed and should not stun or punch, these defense agents certainly belter than nothing," Staple- Stapleton also explained that it is personal safety. In response the Lib­ "Students should travel in groups advertise expensive watches or rings." have been proven to be useful in vari­ ton said. "It can only disable your belter to carry these defense mecha­ erty Emergency Services and the whenever possible and be aware of Sawyers encourages students to ous situations. attacker long enough for you to run or nisms than agun because if a criminal Lynchburg Police Department have their surroundings so as not to give take advantage of the campus escort Jim Stapleton, community reladons to go get help. The best thing though gets a hold of the gun, he can seriously suggested ways students can protect anyone the element of surprise," service, especially late at night. officer with the Lynchburg police, is to think smart and walk together hurt or possibly kill the person. themselves. Sawyers said. "When students are approached by provided further informaUon regard­ with others in well-lit areas." "With the mace or capstun, if an Corporal Tim Sawyers from Lib­ In addition, Sawyers stated that someone unknown who is threaten­ ing the use of these defense mecha­ Stapleton also described using cap- assailant gets hold of it, he can only erty Security provided a number of students should walk quickly and ing, they should yell, scream or blow nisms. stun, which is an alcohol propelled, take the person out of commission for suggestions to help students remain confidendy because criminals look a loud whistle to attract attention," According to Stapleton, mace is one pepper-based liquid that attacks the 30 minutes," he said. safe and free from any form of dan­ for easy targets. Sawyers said. substance that will affect the eyes and nervous system, tear ducts and inter­ See Security, Page 2 'Mockingbird' marks debut for April 15th Candidate explains By MATTHEW McKOWN two local children, Laura Doty and Champion Reporter John Johnson. "To Kill A Mockingbird," the "The play is somewhat unique be­ state issues spring play by the Liberty fine arts cause we are using two children from department, will be performed in the local community," Shelah By AMY MORRIS Lynchburg public schools in addition Simpson, assistant director and stage Champion Reporter to the regularly scheduled campus manager, said. "Working with them Earle Williams.who is currendy performances. (the children) was a challenging and running for the Republican nomi­ In addition, public school adminis­ enjoyable experience." nation for governor of Virginia, trators have arranged for two mati­ The cast includes: Doty, as Scout; spoke to more than 30 Liberty stu­ nees for local seventh and eighth Brendan Burke, as Jeb; Cole, as At- dents during a College Republi­ graders. ticus; Vicki Ervin, as Capurnia; Elaine cans meeting on Tuesday, March "I chose this play because the Graham, as Miss Maudie; Jennifer 29. message of people's tendencies to be Roberts, as Miss Stephanie; Tammi Williams stated that the key to intolerant of different colors and Curtis, as Mrs. Dubose; Matthew winning the governorship is to elect behavior is relevant to today's soci­ Robinson, as Boo Radley; Johnson, the candidate who has the best ety," Dr. Roger Miller, directorof the as Dill; Jeff Schmidt, as Heck Tate; chance of winning in November. photo by Sheldon Werner "This election will not be won play and LU professor of drama, said. Cast members, (left to right) Jeff Cole, Vicki Ervin, John Tim Goodwin, as Judge Taylor; Dejohnn Porsche, as Rev. Sykes; by press releases but by convinc­ The play, set in Alabama during Johnson, Laura Doty and Branden Burke prepare for the debut the '30s, is abouta white girl (Mayella) Willard, as Mayella Ewell; Toby Al- ing real live people what will be performance of "To Kill A Mockingbird." who accuses a black man (Tom) of lenson, as Bob Ewell; Laidlow, as best for Virginia," Williams said. raping her. suffer in the unusual ending. who plays Atticus Finch, Tom's ap­ Tom; Jeff Dcrnlan, as Walter Cun­ "Momentum is clearly shifting in A controversial court battle fol­ According to Miller, the play is pointed lawyer. ningham; and Danny Fehfenfelb, as my direction. I'm tired of (the Re­ photo by Adrian Cherry lows, and a final verdict is reached. stirring because the story is from the "I think the most challenging as­ Mr. Gilmer. publican Party) losing." Earle Williams, candidate However, later in the play, the jury perspective of an innocent Hide girl. pect is trying to be a 50-year-old man The play will be presented in the Williams chose the theme of "A for governor, addressed 30 realizes that the court's decision was One unique aspect of the play is with a severe southern accent," Cole Lloyd Auditorium from April 15 -17 Better Future" for his campaign CRs on Tuesday, March 29.. incorrect. that the audience is spoken to directly said. "It's also a challenge to get the and April 22-24. goals, hoping to make a difference Tom, played by Sekou Laidlow, as it represents the jury. This has audience involved as the jury." All shows begin at 8 p.m., and tick- in Virginian politics. the public school system because and Mayella, Holly Willard, both proven to be achallenge for Jeff Cole, In addiuon, the play also involves ets are $3.50. "We need to break the strangle­ "they are necessary to a demo­ hold of the politics of the past to cratic society." make a better future for our chil­ During his speech, Williams ex­ dren and grandchildren," Williams plained his view on abortion.