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09-26-95 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 13, Issue 5)

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This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Liberty University School Newspaper at Scholars Crossing. It has been accepted for inclusion in 1995 -- 1996 by an authorized administrator of Scholars Crossing. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Wed 69/55 Thur. 68/53 Students talk to government — pg-3 im'tmmwmvmwmvmmw M >mm Bombing his way to a byline — pg-5 Nonprofit org. Liberty University, Lynchburg, Va. U.S. Postage Tuesday, September 26,1995 Paid Lynchburg, Va. Permit No. 136 Commuters reclaim parking spaces By TIMOTHY J. GIBBONS tice field. Locy said he understands the Editor in Chief With the stadium unusable, the problems commuters had with football team was using the prac­ the changes in parking. The barricade in P-l has fallen tice field full-time. "It's just as frustrating for — and the commuters who use The band was left homeless. (commuting students) not to have the lot are glad. "There's nowhere else to go," a parking spot as it is for us not to Since the beginning of this Locy said. "If you have a march­ have a practice area," the band school year, the back section of ing band, you need a practice director said. the parking lot by the guard area," the director said. The band is now practicing at shack has been closed to cars; the The decision to move the band the practice field Mondays and barricaded section was being to the parking lot was based on Fridays and at David's Place used as a practice area for the type of area the band needed, Wednesdays. Liberty's marching band. Locy said, conditions that pre­ "If the school is committed to The parking section was cluded use of the David's Place having a marching band — and I recently reopened in response to parking lot. think it is — then there has to be student complaints. "(David's Place) is all gravel, a practice area," Locy said. "It makes it very hard to find a and it's on an incline," he said. Traeger, Locy and several parking space, especially when "It needs to be graded and a commuter students all said the that stupid rope is in place," hard surface." problem is exacerbated by resi­ Anthony Martin, a senior com­ The P-l lot, however, had its dent students: students who live muter, said. own problems for the band: the on the Circle, for example, but After the rope came down, students who were used to park­ bring their cars to P-l. though, "it was real easy." ing there. "The problem to me is dorm stu­ "I was late today, and I could A "dozen or so" students called dents parking there," Locy said. find one," Martin said. or wrote Bruce Traeger, the dean "Dorm students shouldn't be The band needed a new place of graduate and commuter stu­ parking there. to practice because of problems dents, Traeger said. Each of those The administration is looking with the stadium surface that represented "probably 10 stu­ for other ways to deal with the make it unusable between games, dents that wanted it changed," commuter parking situation, Raymond Locy, band director Traeger said. Traeger said, such as modifying and chairman of the music "Commuters have limited con­ the blue diamond system in department, said. venient parking," the dean said. DeMoss parking lot. Previously, the band and the "There are enough parking "We just need to walk very photo by Keith Ludlow football team alternated between spaces. Everyone wants conve­ carefully and cautiously," ROWS OF CARS BUT NO SPACES — Cars pack the P-l lot near the guard shack . Recently, the using the stadium and the prac­ nient parking." Locy said. barricade in that lot was dropped, providing more spaces for commuter students. Students elects representatives to Senate to the rest of the crowd at process of giving senators a pre­ Part of the professionalism views with 20 commuter students By GINGER GDLLENWATER system would work this year. Champion Reporter Saturday's orientation, each was view of the year is under way. Long said he is striving for lies in each month. "My job is to serve you, not asked to state a reason for becom­ "(I want to) let them know my making senators more account­ Long said he believes in "letting for you to serve me," he said. The 40 students who will rep­ ing a senator. vision and let them see what I able to their constituency. the system work on itself, and, if The first official Senate.ses­ resent their peers to the adminis­ The senator's responses were want them to accomplish as pro­ Dorm senators will be expected all the structure in the SGA is sion will take place Thursday, tration this year plunged into the simple, direct and often similar: fessionals if they put their hearts to inform their hall about past and there, (the Senate) will run smooth­ Sept. 28, when the Senate will job Saturday. "to get involved" and "to make into it," he said. present meetings of the Senate, ly and be more efficient" set up this year's Student Court. This year's Student Government a difference." Some senators affirmed that go door-to-door once a month to "We are going to train the sena­ During the session, court jus­ Association senators, elected by The senators also received infor­ they were looking forward to ask for comments and sugges­ tors to the best of their ability," the tices will be up for confirmation, their halls during hall meetings mation pertaining to their job, a list putting their hearts into it. tions, and participate in various vice president said about this and amendment changes regard­ Thursday, took part in a three-and- of expectations and details of par­ "My heart is in my work," Sen. student government activities, year's legislative body. 'Then we ing the number of justices on a-half hour orientation before liamentary procedures. Kristi Hauge said. Long said. will move on to legislation." the court will be considered. their first official session Sept. 28. According to Craig Long, SGA "With God's help, many things Town senators have similar SGA President James Beck The sessions are open to the While introducing themselves executive vice president, the can be accomplished." responsibilities, including inter­ informed the senators of how the public for observation. Student Life Anti-abortionists hosts tropical ready for Sunday's Coffee House local Life Chain Voice Animation members By SHANNON BALLARD Matt Uncapher, Massa, Dale The team members will be asked to Champion Reporter By SHANNON BALLARD Williams, Jason Snider and Champion Reporter give two hours of their time each month A cabaret, a few soulful Jason Hauffe, all seniors, to such anti-abortion activities. songs and a visit from a danc­ began performing after meet­ Thousands of people concerned about Some LU students who are already ing Egyptian mummy were ing each other at Word of Life. the 33 million children aborted since involved in the anti-abortion movement, among the 11 different acts fea­ This was their second perfor­ 1973 plan to line the streets of including members of Liberty's Students tured in Friday night's Student mance at a Liberty University Lynchburg and the nation, holding signs Active Against Abortion, will take a Life-sponsored Coffee House. Coffee House. protesting abortion Sunday, Oct. 1. place in the Life Chain. According to Brian Lewis, New band One Groovy They will be participating in a national "Students should be involved to show student activities co-director, Tuesday sang a contemporary event called Life Chain Sunday '95. their support in the pro-life movement and more than 400 students bought Christian song. In 800 cities across North America, their stand against abortion," said junior tickets for each show. Guitarist Matt Beckler people will gather at 2 p.m. to pray for and a member of S AAA Jennifer Reed. Lewis worked through the explained he recently got saved women and children affected by abor­ "Life Chain is a public witness which problem of overselling tickets. and started using his guitar tion and the government leaders who shows love to people," said Liberty "We had 500 tickets to sell but skill in a band for the Lord. have made abortion legal. senior Catherina Hurlburt, also an only enough seats for 400. I "My goal when I came back The Lynchburg Life Chain will SAAA member. had to stop ticket sales and get to school was to play. We put extend from the Fifth Street bridge to "It shows Christ to others; that is the more tables," Lewis said. this together about a week Memorial Avenue onto Fort Avenue most important part of pro-life Early Friday, the Multi­ ago," Beckler said. over Timberlake Road to the intersec­ activism," she said. purpose Building began its The lead vocalist for One tion with Waterlick Road. transformation to a Caribbean Groovy Tuesday, Shawn Following the Life Chain, there will setting, Lewis said. Degan, and Beckler agreed the be a 30-minute prayer time in front of Life Chain The Coffee House featured second show went better than Virginia Baptist Hospital starting at a comedy sketch by student the first. "The sound was off for 3:30 p.m. Facts group Voice Animation that the first show, and our attitude Participants are encouraged to remain came equipped with ladies' was pumped for the second photo by Joey Zarxmu STRUTTIN' HIS STUFF — A member of Rich Man's reverent and prayerful throughout the The Lynchburg life Chats bathrobes, a mummy and an show," said sophomore Degan. hour-long event. Dog, a student band, performs at Friday night's Coffee will extend from the Fifth Sliset inverted lamp shade as a hat. Dave Taylor and the The event's focus is slightly different bridp lo Memorial Avenue onto "Our costumes came from the Friendlies performed songs House in the Muiti-Purpose Building. this year, organizers said, as they try to Fort Avenue and 'llinberlake Salvation Army," Voice Ani­ from Taylor's demo album. People worry too much about the Steve Kyle, a junior and extend the event's influence beyond the mation member Dan Massa said. Ramey Harder, formerly the way you look as a Christian." King's Players member, kept hour of protesting. Uoad to the intersection of During the performance, one lead vocalist for Clive, per­ Lewis and his assistant John the show moving as Master of Royce Dunn, the National Life Chain WaierUek Road. member of the band described formed as back-up for Dave Dainron organized Coffee 1 louse. Ceremonies. director, said this year there will be a 'Ine Chain wilj. take place at 2 a situation while another mem­ Taylor and The Friendlies. Damron, responsible for aud­ Lewis said a Coffee House push toward recruiting three-person p,m„ Sunday, at l. ber acted it out. Harder, a junior, said, "I hope I prayer teams. itions, made the final cuts and with a country theme is More information h available The other members provide showed (the audience) that ensured that the performances scheduled for next mouth. According to Dunn, these teams will "pray, noises to make a musical back­ believers, people who love the were both in the Liberty Way The exact date and time is to picket and counsel — legally and compas­ ftoro Dennis Johnson at ,125-5486, ground. Lord, can have a lot of fun. and not offensive to anyone. be announced. sionately — at local abortuaries in 1996."

• Page 2, Liberty Champion i iicsday, September 26,1995 Students rock the vote at Wednesday registration one vote can make a difference. voting, Reed said. By STEPHANIE RADAKER "While many students felt strong­ Political science major Eric Champion Reporter ly about voting, there were some Nyquist said, "In order for a sys­ Students bad the opportunity to who disagreed with the system. tem to work, everyone has to real­ make their voices count Wednesday. "There are so many people who ize their vote may not be the decid­ Approximately 300 students reg­ registered. What is one person ing vote, but it is important." istered to vote in the DeMoss Hall who doesn't?" junior Angela To register in Lynchburg, a atrium, Carol Spencer Reed, the Phillips asked. person must be a Virginia resident general registrar for the city of "I just don't think it's impor­ who will be 18 years old by elec­ Lynchburg, said. tant," she said. tion day and cannot be a convict­ According to Reed, Thursday According to Reed, the most ed felon or have been ruled men­ was the first time in several years popular reasons given for not reg­ tally incompetent. that voter registration has been held istering to vote included not want­ Students from out of state can at Liberty. ing to serve time on a jury and not participate in their home elec­ "It's important to vote because feeling like one vote really mat­ tions by obtaining an absentee bal­ you want to select the right candi­ tered. Also, Reed said many of the lot from their local registrar. date to represent your views," elderly still think there is a poll tax Reed stressed the importance sophomore Francoise Holley said. to vote. of voting: Junior Amy Gray said, "We Reed said statistics prove these "History dictates that we take have no reason to complain about are not uncommon attitudes. our voting rights very seriously, our leaders if we have not ful­ According to the 1990 census, and there is no excuse for anyone filled our responsibility as citi­ more than 51,000 people live in not voting," she said. zens to vote." the city of Lynchburg, but, as of "Although you may feel your Howard Thomas, a freshman, said April 1995, only 28,000 were reg­ one vote doesn't count, you are he feels "voting is a big deal." istered to vote. always canceling out one vote READY AND WILLING TO VOTE — A student registers to vote last week in the DeMoss Hall "If you're not going to vote, you There are no concrete statistics of the opposite opinion, so it Atrium. More than 300 students registered on Wednesday. can't complain," Thomas said. "Your about the age group that isn't does count." m ^•k ^""t ^0**^. C-91 sponsors its first concert Crawford was pleased with how tht By KEITH LUDLOW Champion Reporter concert went. "It was a blast. The people I loved it. They were going crazy, moshing •Late-Night Activities Vines Center For the first time in its 11-year history, and body surfing," she said. Friday, Sept. 29, the Late-night Thursday, Oct 3, at 7:30 p.m. the campus radio station co-sponsored an According to Crawford, C-91 would activities will be skating, Putt- Tickets are free to all W off-campus Christian conceit like to do a live remote from the Upper Putt and bowHog. administration, faculty, staff The Waiting, who played Thursday Room and do more interviews with ; The cost for bowling is $6.25 and students. For more infor­ night at The Upper Room, was sponsored bands live on the air. "~ aalitoited bowling, and mation, call the Student Life by the station in an effort to bring diverse "I think people like it more when \ > rental is free. Use your office at SS2-INFO. Christian groups to Lynchburg, Station they can find things out about the LU ID to buy tickets at AMF Manager Anita Crawford said. group, not just know their music but Lynchburg Bowl. • Poetry Contest ~~ Flic C-91 promoted the concert by bringing can learn personal inside stuff about the The cost for Putt-Putt is $2 for National Library of Poetry will the group on campus Thursday afternoon band," Crawford said. unlimited' golf, $1 for eight award $24,000 in prizes to over to interact with students and by playing Eventually, C-91 would like to bring tokens and $2 for go-oart rides.; 250 poets ha theNotth American radio spots announcing the show. concerts to larger venues such as E. C. Skating will be at Skatdasd on As a result nearly 100 people showed Glass High School or the Lynchburg Graves Mill Road. The cost of line for the contest in Sept 30; up at the alternative Christian night club. Fine Arts Center. $3„5Q includes skates. For more The contest is open to everyone, "If the ticket prices had been lower, we Crawford said C-91 would like to be photo by Keith LUQIOW infonaatioft, call the Student and entry is fiee. To enter, send could have easily had two shows," the sole sponsor of another concert next THE WAITING ROCKS — The Spirit Rock features Life Office at 2131. one original poem to The Crawford said. spring if the money is available. an advertisement for the Thursday concert. National Library of Poetry at * Friday Night Witnessing ~~ U419 Croraidge Brive, P.O. TM Friday Night Witnessing :.; Box 704-1985. Oo>gs MUls, •group will be meeting every Md. 21117. Varsity debaters ready for national tourney Other Friday at 6 p.m. in the decided by comparing its semester, they will still go to the By being perceived as one of the DeMoss Hall parking lot. For By MARK HASKEW » Environmental Fair ~~ The Champion Reporter win/loss record with the other Redlands tournament. best teams in the country, Hinton exact dates call Mike 11th Annual National eight teams'. However, the tour­ O'Donnell said that the long and Lawrence could be seeded Sllwinskl at 43l<5 or Daniel Environmental Career Con­ The varsity debate team of nament will not count toward the delay could actually be a boon to higher in regular tournaments, Chisca at 3919. ference and Career Fair will Lay la Hinton and Bill Lawrence national rankings, which are the team. O'Donnell said. fee held in Alaxandria, Va., knew it was one of the top 20 based on a school's performance • Super Conference — Super Oct 27-28. The event is spon­ teams in the nation last year. Now, at all three levels of debate. O^^ will be Oct 8-1! in sored by the Hnvironmental at least in some people's eyes, Hinton, a senior, said she was me Vines Center and at Thomas Careers Organization. they're even better. pleased with the invitation, but that Fantastic Cuts Road Baptist Church, For more The two received invitations it means higher expectations Prices that everyone can afford! ; infewmation call 80Q424-9592. • Internationul Club — last week to an exclusive January between now and Jan. 2. College Students $7 The International Club Sign­ tournament designed to pit the top "I'm very excited, but it's more Adult $10 * World Impact Conference up Day will be held nine teams in America against pressure. There's a lot of pressure to — Liberty Missions will host Wednesday, Sept. 27, in each other. perform," Hinton said. Children $6 the annual World Impact Marriot. All students are eligi­ According to Coach Brett However, no matter how the Fantastic Cuts 239-0568 Conference Sept, 26*29, The ble to sign up. O'Donnell, the invitation - a first team performs during the fall 5600Edgewood Drive Located just behind memo of the conference will fee for a Liberty team - is a good indi­ Lynchburg Virginia NationsBank on Wards Road "Je$a$ Christ: For All the • Couv

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photo by Jeremy Alexander it does serve a purpose. Allison said the Chamber of either you would go to heaven or THIS IS YOUR HAND ON DRUGS King's Player Jackson Fong, who played Cuda in "Addict" "We want (the students) to stop Commerce president showed the hell after you die," audience Saturday night, demonstrates the horrible side effects of drugs. using drugs," Shinkle said. video to the superintendent of the member Tracy Arel said.

mMiim ! Grad student A prisoner remembers garners awards History buff's packed the dent by Liberty's FACS department. Lloyd Auditorium fuesday By BETSY SEARS Murphy graduated in May with &ve»!«g as George Rogers, Champion Reporter a bachelor's degree in family and vice-president of Finance and Rachel Murphy can't stop win­ consumer science and a minor in Administration, recounted the ning awards. psychology. Her concentration story of hit, 21-month ordeal as Not only has she garnered awards was human development and a Japanese prisoner of war dur­ from Liberty's family and consumer family. She also served as a stu­ ing WWIL sciences program and the Virginia dent officer of the Virginia The evening was sponsored Association of Family and Association of Family and by Phi Alpha 'Hurts, an honor Consumer Sciences, but Murphy is Consumer Sciences. society for history majors, an*} the first LU student ever to win a This year, she is continuing at was entitled "Back to Bataan." scholarship from VAFACS. Liberty as a graduate student. "His story was fabulous, and Murphy, a 1995 graduate of the She is working toward a master's what he had to !*jy wis FACS program, was awarded the degree in counseling in addition absolutely amazing," Mary Mary Margaret Barry Graduate to working with the elderly. Hdward-s, Phi Alpha Theta trea- Scholarship, a $500 award, from "My heart goes out to the elder­ v»ft.-r r/u\. "ii v<:is ;.u-u

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< Liberty Champion, Page 4 Tuesday, September 26, 1995 OPINION Publish or The Liberty m perish: who Ciliimpio n decides? The Official Newspaper of Liberty University 64T etters should be signed and must Established 1983 I J include the writer's home address anu nome and business telephone numbers. Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is Liberty. II Corinthians 3:17 Because of space limitations, those pub­ lished are subject to abridgement" That's what The Washington Post says. Where does that box go? Nice black letters. Bottom of the Letters to the Editor page. Senior dorms need storage Can't miss it The decision of Residence Life to close and lock all of the As events of the storage/water heater closets in -the-senior dorms has not been papular, to past week have say the least shown, this policy TIMOTHY J. doesn't quite apply to Many of these dorra residents are ma^er r^rturbed. Because of the vari­ everyone. The Una- GIBBONS ety of weather Lynehbnrg experiences, they found it necessary to bring bomber, the nut with their whole wardrobes to Liberty And some residents decided to bring a letter bomb — our friendly neighborhood everything but the fu&siie refrigerated/freezer. neo-Luddite — he gets special treatment As of Oct 1, however, they will have nowhere to put their belongings. His letter didn't get "abridged." He got eight full tabloid pages. His letter didn't Those students who live in or have visited a senior dorm wil under­ include his home address. He didn't even stand the problem: Closet space in the individual rooms is limited at best sign it. He didn't include his work phone Granted, there are only two people per room, but closet space per individ­ number (1-800-BIG-BOMB) either. ual is about half of what it was in the regular dorms. And why, you might ask — especially if you don't read the newspaper — why does Though Residence Life insists that the community storage closet must he get special treatment? Why does he get be entirely empty for maintenance and building code reasons, that still to use The Washington Post and the New doesn't help dorm residents any. York Times as his personal printing press? There is simply no place to put all the stuff. Because he kills people. Scientists, specifically those who Students who live in or near Wginia could feasibly ship some unnec­ advance society's level of technology, must essary items home. But what about international or cross-country stu­ Popular opinion determines live in constant dread of having a few dents? Shipping by freight can get expensive. pounds of TNT placed in their mailbox. Though space is tight and resources few, Liberty needs to provide these Clinton's tobacco agenda So, when the Unabomber delivered an ultimatum to the nation's newspapers — residents with some kind of storage space in addition to the one cramped resident Clinton is deeply disturbed. Surely he wouldn't attack an industry "publish my manifesto or more innocents closet per room and hall linen closet P -The dangers of tobacco are con­ at random ... would he? die" — they felt encumbered to respond by If not then the senior dorm community will have to exhibit some cre­ suming his politics. He has cited the Of course not. printing it. ativity Though SMCMng boxes in the hallway may be a fire-code violation, numbers, quoted the experts and shown There is something about cigarette If he was just your average New-Yorker- us the charts. He tells us we must enforce smoking that, perhaps, we mere citizens walkmg-the-streets-talking-to-himself who perhaps everyone could put their rjunkbeds up on cinder blocks. Them at stricter measures, or we will all die from haven't thought of: it is no longer social­ wanted to see his words in print, the Times least all of the larger containers would be out of sight And no one would the smoke. ly acceptable. would have brushed him off; they are not in break an ankle on the way to the bathrtxsn in the middle of the night After all, America, he is deeply wor­ Gone are die days of "Grease" and the habit of providing a forum for madmen. ried about our health — he cries real James Dean. Smoking is no longer styl­ So, you might ask, what's my problem? tears for the state of our lungs. ish and trendy. If you light up Am I frustrated that the Unabomber gets a Keep football on the field, Touching, isn't it? now, chances are, you will be byline in the Times and I can't? Is it as If Clinton is really concerned criticized and/or ostracized. columnist Ellen Goodman said, that "he about the well-being of our And Clinton, the Rhodes gets 35,000 words and I get only 750?" away from the Circle nation's citizens, there are other scholar, knows this. So, he's No. My main problem is with the hijacking To all of those wanna-be football all-stars out there — stop playing targets at which to shoot. chosen to capitalize on this of the media that is brought about by the actions Take alcohol for 'instance. anti-tobacco consensus. He's of 77K Washington Post and New York Tunes. football m the middle of the Girele, Alcohol is also addictive. using it to his advantage. By publishing the treatise, these newspapers Every evening after sundown, 10 to 20 freshmen — along with their When people drink too much, If most Americans had MICHELLE have weakened what they stand for a free upperclassmen equivalents-^-decideto play pick-up football in the mid­ their judgment clouds and they given up die bottle and piled press, not controlled by outside forces, not lose control. Its side effects FANNIN onto the wagon, you would coerced into action by those they reporton . dle of the street l BBB have caused many spouses and *^^™ ^^^ probably see him on televi­ Generals, presidents, mayors and others have This can get dangerous. children to suffer pain and abuse. It sion with a Lucky Strike dangling from tried to sway these newspapers — and failed. It Time and again, brakes have squealed and drivers have swerved hurts the innocent — and sometimes his mouth while he expounds die evils of is sad that a man with a bomb has succeeded. because of a football — flying right at the driver's side windshield. And kills them. Schlitz Malt Liquor. The decision to publish the treatise was a this is on a good night Yet Clinton doesn't go after Budweiser But, since drinking is still socially bad choice; it could be said that it was the or Seagram's. His pet peeve is tobacco. acceptable to many Americans, then it's worst choice — except for the alternative. If freshmen and others are so bored that playing in traffic is their only And, if he really wants to protect us, fine and dandy with our president. The other choice — not to publish — form of entertainment, then maybe they should take harder classes or a what about driving? Smoking, on die other hand, is a dif­ would have been worse. Yes, I feel the press few more credit hours. And if that suggestion doesn't work, there's Motor vehicle crashes are the leading ferent story. should be inviolate; yes, I feel catering to the always David's Place. cause of death in the United States for But for all his talk, I don't believe demands of a madman sets a bad precedent persons aged one through 34 years. Clinton takes his own rhetoric that seri­ But putting the rights of a newspaper above Anything's better than throwing their bodies into the paths of oncom­ There are tons of accident-related ously. I doubt he is losing any sleep the lives of innocents is more wrong. The ing vehicles. injuries annually. Yet Clinton doesn't over the matter — though he may toss press ferrets out the truth with an aim at bet­ beg us to take up bicycling. and turn about the 1996 race. tering society. If society is destroyed by the There is also the hidden danger of Don't get me wrong. I definitely work of a nutcase who could easily be bribed Passage of the week... reading without adequate light. wouldn't suggest that anyone take up the to stop, the press's actions are in vain. Our mothers told us all we could strain habit of smoking. The New York Times and The Washington | "Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things our eyes and permanently go blind — yet I'm just saying that Clinton has not Post made the best of a truly horrible situ­ :; cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. Washington remains silent on this issue. convinced me he is all that concerned ation. With critics on both sides pointing ;;• Be not ye therefore partakers with them, I guess the nation's book publishers can about the American respiratory system. fingers, the newspapers made a bad choice i For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: rest easy — Clinton isn't all that worried Clinton has, however, persuaded me that was, indeed, the only choice. about our optic nerves. that he is a master at capitalizing on pub­ Oh, and any copycats out there: if you walk m(M\t^M$^m There must be something about nico­ lic opinion. bomb something in Lynchburg, don't send me (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and tine that we don't know. Otherwise, And he has also convinced me that he a researchpape r explaining your rationale. truth;) wouldn't Clinton fly the white flag and will trample on individual rights to win The choice to publish is a choice I don't ~~ Ephesians 5:6-9 make peace with Marlboro? the favor of the populous. want to make. Parents and Congressmen agree — Member of Associated Internet needs regulation, limits JGxberty (E^ampton Collegiate Press since 1989 Box 20000 Liberty University 1991-92, All-American omputers will be the death of television. But today, we also have "interactive adven­ What should our response be? What kind of Lynchburg, VA 24506-8001 1992-93, First Class C In our age of technology, as more tures," on-line chat rooms and a huge World regulation should be put on this type of thing? (804) 582-2124 (P things become obsolete, it is only natural that Wide Web, creating the potential for more Can it even be regulated? Ann Wharton television — a defining characteristic of our immorality. Administrative Adviser Liberty Champion Policies Some say we shouldn't regulate on-line nation for more than half a century There are some adult games out services at all. I think many of these people Deborah Huff Cam Davis The Liberty Champion encourages mem­ — should eventually fall to the way­ there that feature more sex scenes are either unaware of what they are protecting Faculty Adviser Advertising Director bers of the community to submit letters to side. Computers, with their ability to than Hollywood can dream. The or too deeply involved to be practical. Timothy J. Gibbons the editor on any subject. reach into every part of our lives, are language and attitudes come out Maybe the Internet should be physically Editor in Chief Letters should not exceed 400 words and the natural successors. of the gutter. And you can't find a screened. There are ways of limiting access must be typed and signed. Letters appearing Amy J. Sawyer However, since the explosion of game that doesn't indulge in vio­ to the World Wide Web. Maybe Liberty Copy Manager in the Liberty Forum do not necessarily rep­ television, we've seen something lence at least a little. should look into a kind of "black box" sirnilar resent die views of the Champion's editori­ change even more than the technolo­ Television is small fry. to the V-chip so that certain areas can simply SECTION EDITORS al board or Liberty University. gy: the moral content. Television Even good ole' Congress is Andrew Lyons News TOM be blocked. Michelle Fannin Opinion Also, all articles, except editorials, bear created more opportunities for con­ intimidated by die stuff on the Perhaps modifications to the Liberty Way Kirstin Simpsou Life! die endorsement of the author, solely. venient entertainment than ever INKEL Internet. If a bunch of politicians Rich Machine Sports > B m should be made now to crack down on All material submitted becomes die prop­ before, and one result is inevitable ^^ ^^^^^ from a Clinton-commanded Internet and game perversion before the prob­ COPY STAFF erty of the Liberty Champion. The —immorality in entertainment country think on-line regulation is a priority, lem takes root. What will have to surface Betsy Ooten Assistant Manager Champion reserves the right to accept, Standing on the brink of transition from what should we at Liberty think? before people recognize that computers need reject, or edit any letter received, according television to on-line, I wonder what we — LU finallyha s Internet Currently, it's only to be censored? PHOTOGRAPHY to die Champion stylebook and taste. The Matt Cuda Editor Christian college students — will end up accessible in the labs and library, but by 1997, Computers are here, as popular as televi­ Zach Kronenberger Assistant. Editor deadline for letters is 6 p.m. Wednesday. doing to prepare ourselves for the controver­ every student should have direct access. Even sion ever was. We now have the ability to Please address all letters to "Editor, die sy of computer-age immorality. RESEARCH DISTRIBUTION now, networks like America Online an J engage in "virtually" any kind of activity on­ Ted Woolford Manager Champion" and drop diem off in DH 113 or There's no denying the problem exists. I'rodigy can be reached from our dorm rooms. line — widi anyone on Earth. mail to: Liberty Champion, Liberty Television has HBO, MTV and Pay-Per- As for software, there are hundreds of games ADVERTISING PRODUCTION Has die debate over TV immorality helped University, Box 20000, Lynchburg, VA View, where violence and immorality are for sale a mile or two from where we sit us prepare for this controversy? How should Heather Ilsley Production Manager 24506-8001. Kelly Bogart Assistant Manager played in segments between commercials. The problem is now in our laps. LU respond? Tuesday, September 26, 1995 Liberty Champion, page 5 COMMENTARY Current TV content necessitates V-chip

By SARAH PARSHALL than 250,000 violent acts on on the once-conservative airways Champion Reporter television. This chip may be just (a classic example is ABC's the barrier parents are looking "NYPD Blue"), this ratings sys­ At long last, television watch­ for to protect the delicate hearts tem is only secondary to the pri­ ers may have their prayers and minds of tomorrow's adults. mary solution: the chip. answered. There's only one problem. The government and the FCC The V-chip may be the salva­ The television industry must have done so little to curb televi­ tion for which parents and con­ construct either a private rating sion immorality thus far, that this gressmen are looking. system or one similar to that of chip and its ensuing rating sys­ The chip is a tiny board, which the Motion Picture Association tem are the final option. can be inserted into the back of in one year's time. The only organizations harmed television sets at the factory, that If they don't, the government in this discourse may be cable allows viewers to block out cer­ will be legally forced to create a companies, which can no longer tain programs and/or channels. federally-appointed panel to charge for the service of "scram­ More specifically, it allows impose a ratings system applic­ bling" an unwanted channel, or parents the freedom to monitor able to the already programmed the network program writers, their children's entertainment at codes. More likely than not, who may be forced to write more the additional cost of only a mere the president would appoint a conservative programs before $5 dollars per set. group of experts to invent such American families decide to Television shows would come a system. And, many entertain­ "chip" them out. programmed with identifying ment executives want the gov­ Advertisers, too, may be codes if they contained violence, ernment to stay away from the affected by the institution of the nudity or offensive language. ratings process. chip, as they choose to air their Objecting parents could block To some opponents of the V- commercials on programs that out the programs with a touch of chip, this system reeks of media are not marked with a "scarlet a button. totalitarianism. letter" by the chip. Not a bad idea — and currently Several network presidents Again — this can be nothing the subject of a bill that has been are against the whole thing. but an advantage, as the net­ passed by the Senate, endorsed But there is no other choice. works are sent the same mes­ tern) cannot be met? Who will addition to the electronic babysit­ At a nominal price, simple by the president and is pending At this point, entertainment is sage by consumers and viewers decide then? Politicians? The ter this nation has yet been able design and comparable advan­ before the House. so far gone that not even the alike: cut the trash, or we pull Moral Majority?" to procure. tage over all other censor sys­ Legislation in both the House federal government will be able our support. Heaven forbid. In the land of the latch-key kid, tems the government has tried, and the Senate would require to completely "squelch" free Dick Wolf, executive producer Though parents have been parents can't always be present to the V-chip leaves choice in the manufacturers to install a V-chip expression in the realm of the of TV shows "Law and Order" using the TV as an electronic referee in person. By program­ hands of the private consumer with each new TV set. silver screen. and "New York Undercover," babysitter for years now, parents ming their chips ahead of time, — and the parents. This is good news. And because the networks has voiced the greatest fear of haven't been able to adequately there will be no concern about The V-chip is the only option Some studies suggest that, by have exploded in an effort to television executives: "Suppose monitor their children's shows. what children are watching when for the viewers and the televi­ age 12, a child has seen more test the outer limits of morality the timetable (for a ratings sys- The V-chip will be the best their parents are absent. sion of tomorrow. Clinton's desk: last stop for U.S. welfare reform Liberty Forum underage mothers more aid for By S. DANIEL KIDDER additional children of those Assistant Copy Editor "This Congressional already on the rolls. Crowd enjoys VMI band; Congress passed a bold mea­ measure is Both bills limit the time a per­ sure on the Hill this week. a wake-up call son can receive benefits to five LU band needs to play Sousa H.R. 4, the welfare reform to those who think years and also requires a person bill, styept through the House of capable of working to get a job Editor: the game. We enjoyed the half-time. Representatives, while its their free ride within two years. atmosphere surrounding the Show music seems so out Senate counterpart passed with a is endless. But what about school lunch­ We enjoyed a special treat as game — VMI's discipline, of place. Many people that we vote of 87-12. es? Does this bill help the starv­ we attended the Liberty versus their cannon, their push ups spoke to share the same point Congratulations are in order It's time to get off. ing children? VMI football game on and their music. of view. How about some for those who voted their con­ The ride is over. H.R. 4 will increase funding Saturday (Sept. 9) It was great and a joy to John Philip Sousa? science last November. Those who bought 4.5 percent each year from cur­ The Keydets had a parade to hear "Marching Music." We Experts in Washington say the rent school meal programs, actu­ honor the WWII vets. It was only wish that Liberty Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Booth measures would have died if not the ticket are watching ally feeding more children than impressive to see them parade University would have LUAA Members for the support of Democrats in this move at the present. in review past the veterans. marching music at their foot­ both houses. This will happen while saving It was sad that Liberty lost ball games —especially at They also say those Dems very carefully." a total of $14.3 billion a year in were much more willing to sup­ welfare spending. port the bills in light of However, the issue isn't about November's election results. to be changed and for whom. money — entirely. LU Gospel Fellowship Choir However, the real test will The two bills both call for Part of the issue is that people come when the revised package serious changes in the current are fed up with folks on the dole slides across the small oak desk welfare system. who are able to work. Some of deserves monetary support in the West Wing of 1600 However, the House — the these people continue to bring Pennsylvania Ave. congressmen not so far children into the world to Editor: Is the fellowship choir not just Editor's Note: President Clinton told removed from the people, the receive increased benefits, while as important as the Sounds of America that he was a president guys who go to their con­ placing more of a burden on the I would like to know why the Liberty? Do they not represent The Liberty University of change committed to "end stituents' cookouts and birth­ back of those who are able and Liberty University Gospel Liberty University just as much Gospel Fellowship Choir is welfare as we know it." That was day parties, the guys who more willing to work. Fellowship Choir is treated as any other ministry team? not alone in not receiving three years ago. accurately reflect what the pub­ This Congressional measure is like an unwanted stepchild by I do not believe this is fair or money from Liberty This will be his chance to lic is thinking — are hitting the a wake-up call to those who think the university. right. How about giving just as University. According to the prove that he hasn't forgotten hardest. their free ride is endless. The reason that I ask this is much attention to the fellow­ administration, most choirs, that promise. Their bill will save $102 bil­ It's time to get off. because it receives absolutely no ship choir as we do to the foot­ musical groups, intramural Congress hasn't forgotten. lion over the next seven years. The ride is over. funding from Liberty. It is my ball team, the basketball team, programs and other student Both houses met in commit­ It will deny aid to single Those who bought the ticket understanding that it has received the Sounds of Liberty or any activities are not supported tee last week to come up with a mothers under the age of 18 and are watching this move very no help since 1989, when the other group that goes out rep­ monetarily by Liberty. feasible compromise between will not increase benefits to carefully. They watched in choir performed on the "Old Time resenting this university? the House's hard-hitting, deep- mothers who have additional November. They are watching Gospel Hour" and the love offer­ cutting plan and the Senate's children while receiving wel­ now. And they will be watching ing was received by Dr. Falwell. David Nolen kinder, gentler welfare reform fare. Also, this bill does not in 1996. package. require the states to set mini­ This is also a warning to The The Liberty Champion encourages members of the community to submit letter to the editor on any subject So, the real issue here is not mum spending amounts. White House. President Clinton Letters should not exceed 400 words and must be typed and signed. Letters appearing in the Liberty Forum whether welfare needs to be The Senate version will only should take notice. do not necessarily represent the views of the Champion's editorial board or Liberty University. changed. Obviously, everyone show a savings of $65 billion If this bill dies on his desk, his The Champion reserves the right to accept, reject or edit any letter received, according to the Champion stylebook and taste. The deadline for letters is 6 pm. Wednesday. agrees on that. over the same time period. The political career very likely dies Please address all letters to "Editor, the Liberty Champion, Liberty University, Box 20000, Lynchburg, VA The issue is how much it needs option remains to give aid to with it. 24506-8001.

"It causes a weakness in "I don't agree with it. My people because it deters money shouldn't be going to SPEAKF chem from standing on their somebody who doesn't awn feet." work." How do you feel —Robert Allen, Grad. —Leigh-Ann Robbins, Fresh. about the current Chicago, 111. Chesapeake, Va. welfare system in the U.S.?

"People that need it "Welfare needs to be "The plan would work if peo 'The government is using because of physical or reworked; it is crippling the pie that don't need it wouldn' welfare wrong. They mental problems, we country." use it." shouldn't give it to just anybody." should support them." —Geoff Mattera, Jr. —Chris Osborne, Fresh. Salem, Ore. —Barbara Terrel, Soph. —Andrew Kim, Grad. Norton, Mass. Avon, Conn. Montgomery, Ala.

photot by Kcllh 1 udluw I Page 6, Liberty Champion Tuesday, September 26, 1995

KIRSTIN SIMPSON

Surviving the trials of dorm life t was a dark and balmy night. The wave of the future? I After a long day of classes and meet­ ings, all I wanted to do was take a show­ er and read a good book. Students explain So, I'm minding my own business try­ ing to get the shampoo out of my hair (a process that takes hours, thanks to the the advantages lack of water pressure), when all of a sudden I hear a sound that all students of receiving dread at least once during their time at school: the sound of the toilet being home education flushed by an uncaring dormmate. As I was forced to plaster my backside By LAURA CLAY against the cold tile wall of the shower to Champion Reporter escape the scalding water, one thought came to mind: ah, the trials of dorm life. magine being a child again; your school For those students who think this I day begins at 8:30 in the morning. incident is minor compared to war and Throughout the morning, you can choose world hunger, they're right; but surviv­ to have a couple of 15-minute breaks plus ing the wrath of the shower is just one a 30-minute lunch. of the obstacles students who live in In addition, instead of having to get up dorms must conquer. early in the morning to catch the school Getting used to new roommates, bus, you wake up, throw on some comfort­ sharing closet space and sharing a bath­ able clothes and bring your school books to room with at least 100 people are all a the kitchen table. A typical school day for part of living on campus. you usually ends between noon and 1 p.m. For the new students, who had earlier Sound interesting? It is. What is it? delusions of grandeur, dorm life has Homeschooling. probably come as a shock. "If I had to make the choice again a The first hurtle that students must face hundred times I'd homeschool," Anne is getting used to their roommates. For Clay, a junior majoring in communication many students, getting used to two or studies, said. three new roommates is not uncommon. Other homeschooled students share The problem in these situations some­ Anne's view. times is that the roommates are all from What is it about their home education different backgrounds. Therefore, differ­ that they like so much? Moreover, why do ent views about how the room should people do it in the firstplace ? operate come into play. For Carrie Wentworth, also a junior, For example, my friend Ethel (name being homeschooled was something her has been changed to protect the inno­ parents decided on after the Christian cent) has a roommate who demands that school she attended closed. When she it be quiet in the room at all times. reached her high-school years, she was Poor Ethel is forced to lay aside her given the option of attending public school, favorite Wonder Woman pajamas and but she opted for homeschooling. change in the bathroom if she gets back While some people, like Carrie, are and her roommate is asleep. given the option of homeschooling, others While Ethel's situation is not the norm are homeschooled for convenience sake. (I hope), it sometimes takes a couple of Julie Bartsch fits into this category. months before roommates can get used Julie's family has a music ministry. They to each other. travel by bus around the country to sing at From the moment the roommates churches. The extensive traveling made a meet, discussions about closet and draw­ pick-up-and-go education a necessity. er space, who gets which bed, whose Julie said her parents also felt home- stereo stays, and if it's really necessary to schooling would provide more of a qual­ put up the Donald Duck poster may ity education. cause some tension in the room. Along with wanting to provide a qual­ The fun doesn't end here, however. ity education, Anne's parents home- Unfortunately, a student doesn't just schooled her sisters and her because have to get used to new roommates. "they wanted to make sure we had a com­ Art by Susan Lindner There are also tons of students that must pletely Christian education." learned how to study independently and be enough interaction with other children and give her a day off. share a bathroom, while at the same Besides the importance of a Christian responsible for her school work without a said to her parents, "Your daughter won't Overall, the best thing about home- time, have a good attitude about it. education to the girls, the most significant lot of supervision. know anything about the real world." schooling for the girls was that they were I refuse to bring up the "scalding water aspect of homeschooling was that it devel­ Aside from academics, many people "I would stand there and think, 'Hello? able to pursue their interests. in the shower" incident again; it brings oped close family ties. question whether or not homeschooled chil­ I'm right here, and I'm having no problems Anne studied Latin, Greek and back terrifying memories for me. There "It strengthens the family and helps them dren receive enough social interaction. understanding the real world,'" Carrie said. Spanish. This gave her a taste for lan­ are, however, some other episodes that I work together, whether they like it or not," But homeschoolers feel they do. While the girls had many positive things guages and an idea of what she wanted to feel the need to discuss. Julie said. "(Homeschooling) gives children a chance to say about homeschooling, they recognize do with her life: translate Bibles with First off, if a student is not lucky Anne said, "If you can't get along with to relate to adults—not just their parents, there can be a down side. Wycliffe Bible Translators. enough to live in one of the senior your family, how can you form genuine but people of all ages who visit in the "Some homeschooling families aren't Carrie's favorite memories include dorms, many mornings that student lasting friendships with others?" home- which is an advantage over spending disciplined enough to stick to a schedule, so learning the guitar from a friend's grand­ must wait in long lines just to get in the Along with the benefits of becoming a lot of time only with people their own the children lose out because of their par­ father and taking an art class with other shower. Once the person gets in the closer to their families, the girls stressed age," Anne said. ents' irresponsibility," Julie said. homeschoolers. shower, the cleanliness leaves much to that they were well prepared academically. Julie said that she was never socially Discipline seemed to be the key. Anne, Because of her experiences, Carrie, an be desired. "I learned how to study hard and deprived either. Her concerts helped her Carrie and Julie all had a structure to fol­ education major, will seriously consider In conclusion, while we may not like study until I understood it," Julie said. adjust to making lots of friends easily. low. teaching her own children some day. everything about dorm life, we must "If I didn't understand, I could take the For Carrie, friends from church and other Carrie remembered that when there were As for Julie, if she continues her travel­ learn to live with it. There are worse time I needed." homeschoolers helped to fill the times snow days, other children got to skip ing and singing, "homeschooling may be things in life. Besides, I've always been Anne said homeschooling played a big when she wasn't doing school work. school, but she still had to study. She added the only feasible answer," for her chil­ told living in a dorm builds character. part in preparing her for college. She Some people thought she wasn't getting that sometimes her mother would relent and dren as well. Watch for God's direction in your life POETRY eeking God's direc The Proverbs give concise insight on the when God appeared to Moses in the burning able to handle this much information this S tion is a desire foi subject of direction: bush: early in his journey? all those who are serious "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; "Then he said, 'I am the God of your Probably not. You see, God chose to give CONTEST about serving the Lord. and lean not unto thy own understand­ father, the God of Abraham, the God of insight and direction as he knew Moses The Liberty Champion's Life! section You may become ing. In all thy ways acknowledge him, Isaac and the God of Jacob.' At this, Moses could handle it. is sponsoring a poetry contest, All stt^ discouraged when you and he shall direct thy paths" (Proverbs hid his face, because he was afraid to look As the psalmist stated, "Your Word is a dents are enepuif^ed to participate. do not see a clear plan 3:5-6 KJV). at God.... lamp to my feet and a light for my path" The theme of poems is the students' for your life, the plan TED As this proverb states, Christ will guide "So now, go. I am sending you to Pharaoh (Psalm 119:105 NIV). choice. Poems should be no longer than that God already has CUNNINGHAM your paths if you simply acknowledge him to bring my people the Israelites out of A lamp will not produce enough light for one double-spaced, typed page. Ait laid out. in your daily walk; you just need to stay on Egypt" (Exodus 3:6,10 NIV). you to see miles down the road. It will only entries should be sent to the Champion Some of you may be questioning what the path with him. In this initial meeting between God guide your next few steps. office, DeMoss Hall 113, by Oct. 3. the Lord has in store for you regarding a This is why you should abide in Christ on and Moses, why do you think God did Christ gives you the grace to walk one One poem per student. particular career, where you'll live after a daily basis, so that the direction of your not fill Moses in on all that was going to step at a time. Poems will be judged by the graduation or maybe even a future spouse. life will be in his hands, not in your own. happen throughout the next several years At this point in your life, you may be Chatnpion editorial board. The first- For example, often you hear the term Also, think how boring or worrisome the of his life? standing at that burning bush, seeking place winner will receive two free meal "God's will" thrown into a conversation Christian life would be if God were to let God could have said, "Moses, I am going direction from God. passes to Libby Hill Seafood, located or sermon. Usually, it is used as though it you know up front everything that was to have you warn Pharaoh of all the plagues You're wanting your whole life's direc­ on 8210 rHr«berlake Road, 237-Q075. is a goal that will be accomplished in the going to happen throughout the course of that are coining; then, 1 will have you free tion this very instant. The winner and ronners-upwil l have near future. your life. my people; then, I will part the Red Sea for Have patience; the Lord wants you to their poems printed in the Champion. At times you may say, "I am praying for Being left in suspense leaves you no you and the Israelites to cross; then, I am follow his path — not yours. Send your entries now! God's will to be done in this particular area other option than relying solely upon faith going to give you the Ten Commandments You may want to know the future, but of my life," as though it were some sort of in Jesus Christ. up on the mountain." God only wants to give you what you need mystical achievement. Think of Moses for a minute. Remember Do you think Moses would have been in order to walk by faith. Tuesday. September 26.1995 LibajtyCharnpionJ>aBe7

Mm folks1*"^% H-he, zvincC enjoys her dance

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A chance companion flirts with cool airs.

The wind dares a conversation of crisp words and coy meaning

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And celebration colors pirouette on parade, ilk

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Mysteries dwell in potpourri piles.

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And tke ba^pom floor BCI^WS its scatters

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She charms kis fleeting attention

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Poem by Lisa McMonigle

Artwork by Susan Lindner

'"""""^TuH? Page 8, Liberty Champion uicsday, September 26, 1995

CM) No. 2$ (4-0)

Ladies split 2 Flames Football By TOM INKEL coach and players were already Georgetown was unable to Champion Reporter focusing on the rest of the season. respond, resulting in the 1-0 victory. Game Preview "We just need to keep our heads "Jessie had a sweet shot," the The Liberty Lady Flames soccer up and stay strong for the rest of coach said. "They don't get any bet­ Liberty vs. team broke its six-game losing streak the regular season," Hutchinson ter than that" IBERTY with a rough-and-tumble 1-0 victory said. "We're looking forward to Georgetown opened with a furious Hofstra ^ over Georgetown University Thurs­ what we can do in the Big South attack and maintained it for the entire day, Sept 21, but dropped a 2-0 loss game with heavy passing, hard runs Liberty wilt need to open up the j to conference rival University of and rough play; however, LU damp­ Series: First Meeting passing scheme in order to soften the Hofstra defen­ North Carolina at Asheville Saturday. ened them with steady, composed sive front. The Dutchmen are allowing 92.5 rushing Liberty faced a tough contest defense and mistake-free play, even­ Game lime: 7:30 p.m. yards per game. Saturday when it met Big South tually capitalizing on Keith's direct Place: Hofstra Stadium Expect f o.see a lot of ait<;fnadn g between I'll rival UNC Asheville. kick to win. Morris and Lawrence Worth!agto n in the Liberty The Lady Flames were overpow­ "We stayed unified as a team," Long Island, N.Y. backfieki. The two backs will J>ee d to play at the top ered most of the game, breaking Kerth said. "We always have, but we of (heir respective games if the;f are to do any serious down under UNCA pressure twice knew we had to have a win today." 'Die Hames.rdl into New York with qpiie a task infiltration of the Hofstra defec in a 2-0 loss. Perkins agreed. "Our intensity was before them: score enough points to win against a Antwan Chiles enters this i ;ame on a high note. "UNCA dominated the midfield," really up. Georgetown has a very team that has allowed only 19 points in its first four Chiles had his most dominant p LU Head Coach Ken Perkins said. similar team to ours. They play a baHgamcs. Hofstra Jta$ shut dot its last two opponents. son Saturday versus DSU. He < "However, our defense played well. high-pressure passing game. They The Flying Dutchmen aren't a one-ditnenslonai es for 309 yards and three tone Elena Seiple and Jessie Kerth played also had the same trouble today that team. Ilicy are able to put points on the board. The The key to Chiles' great peri really aggressive in the back." we usually have: they just couldn't team .is averaging 27.25 points pet game. tection he received from his off Liberty players kept their heads Shannon Hutchinson put the ball in the back of the net." Hofstra runs a run-and-snoot offense that empha­ was not sacked once during the up with their trademark persis­ LU Goalkeeper In a day of intense defensive play sizes both the funning and throwing aspects of the "The offensive tine really ct nne up big today and tence, though. and individual effort, Hutchinson formation. Starting quarterback Kbaron Brown threw got the job done," Head Coact i Sam Rntigliano said "Despite all of our close losses, Conference tournament." shone particularly brightly. for 150 yards and two touchdowns to liofstra's 27-0 after the game. we've stayed close as a team," Thursday's game versus Hutchinson had 14 saves in the shut­ Wanking of Illinois State Saturday. Brown also rushed On the defensive side of the fot afljaji, liberty will need Kerth said. Georgetown was marked by out victory, maintaining her compo­ for a team-high 92 yards on the ground. to capilahze on turnovers the w *y they did against the Besides the aggressive defensive extremely physical play. There were sure under heavy fire. The Flying Dutchmen put the ball on the ground Hornets, Defensive back Craig Henr y ran an interception backfield, LU benefitted from anoth­ 27 fouls in the game, with the Lady "Shannon's been saving us," well. They feature three hacks who average more than all the way back for a touchdowi ; in ih& first ouatter er consistent game from their goal­ Hoyas contributing 18. Three yel­ Perkins said. "She keeps us in every 50 yards rushing per game (Paul Que, 90.3; Jimmy "I don't know how good w< ) are or how good we keeper. Shannon Hutchinson stood low cards were handed out in the game. Without her, today might have Jones, 83.5; and Brown, 54.0). can be, but each and every wee*; we have to scrap, and out in a high-pressure game, making second half — all within a three- been very different." Liberty comes into this game on the heels of its best we can't tjnderestimate any oft 15 saves and playing solid ball. minute period. Liberty faces a tough schedule in defensive game of the season."The Flames held the said after the Delaware State gi "Despite the two goals, Shannon Jessica Kerth scored the lone goal the rest of the season, with only one Hornets of Delaware State to 14 points. The Barnes will definitely stayed focused and got a lot of with 20 seconds left in the second of the six games remaining at home. While Hofstra lives via its defease, theJJiames live want to pull out this game. Ho saves," Perkins said. half, booting a direct kick over the Most games are in-conference. v ia the offense. LU averages 49 points per contest and mate test on the schedule for t Liberty did not seem overly dis­ defensive wall and into the net from The team next faces St Francis entered the Delaware State game as the second high­ couraged by the conference loss. The outside the penalty box. University Sept. 29 at 4 p.m. est scoring offense in Division I-A A. Jaguars, Steelers shoot for vengeance By JOSH HOWE Foster, Green and Woodson. The made minute improvements in backs in one game this season to their way back to respectability Champion Reporter Steeler defense has shown it can their performances. Look for a have 100 attempts combined. The this season. The Rams' early sea­ keep the best offenses in check. low attendance in the Astrodome, Patriots will bounce back after a son success will come to a halt in Week No. 5 is suddenly upon With an absent Neil O'Donnell, moving the Oilers that much crushing defeat to the 49ers in the Hoosier Dome as the Colts us, and already teams have give the edge to the Lightning closer to Nashville. Oilers by 5. week three. Patriots by 6. make the most of their week off IBERTY revenge on their minds. Payback Bolts. Chargers by 3. Kansas City at Arizona: Are N.Y. Giants at San Francisco: and get back on the winning time will start in Pittsburgh, as Dallas at Washington: Norv the Ryan days almost over in the This will be the poorest example track. Colts by 3. the Steel Curtain tries to prove Turner's second try against his "Valley of the Sun?" Buddy will of what was a classic rivalry in Tampa Bay at Carolina: Is last year's Charger victory to be old employers looks to be more be on the hot seat once again as earlier years. A struggling Giants this the week for the Panthers? It a fluke. respectable, as the Redskins have the Cards try to shut down the team runs into a powerhouse. Try helps playing at home, but until fFuttm Newly-added expansion team started to finally come around in Steve Bono-lead Chiefs. Look for to catch the kickoff, because the Panthers learn to hold on to Jacksonville will do its best to recent weeks. Even with the a smart offensive game plan by there will not be any drama after the football, win No. 1 could settle the score against an Oiler small progression, the Redskins the Chiefs to seap through a tough that. The machine that is the take a while. The Bucs' resur­ team that knocked off the Jags in face that "Machine from Dallas." Cardinal defense. Chiefs by 2. 49ers will roll over the once tall gence will continue against the their home opener. The 'Boys will have no problem Miami at Cincinnati: Father and mighty Giants. 49ers by 13. lowly Panthers. Bucs by 6. Who could forget that the woe­ in this NFC East matchup. and son get to go at it again as Philadelphia at New Orleans: Buffalo at Cleveland Qames ful Carolina Panthers, back after Cowboys by 10. expert Don Shula faces beginner Not only will the Eagles have a (Monday Night): The Dawg a week off, are still searching for Denver at Seattle: A year ago David Shula. Don't let a good, difficult job trying to adapt to the Pound will be barking for a Sept. 27 that first "W" of the season? this time, the Broncos were early season by the Bengals fool West Coast offense, but they will chance to show the four-time Oakland at N.Y. Jets: Rich headed out to Seattle, still look­ you. 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After all, 100- touted prospect with a list of rity the linebacker has not been yard sprints in full padding after accomplishments as long as the accustomed to throughout his a long, rigorous practice can sap Tomatoes high school tenure and his stint even the most conditioned ath­ with UCF. lete. That's OK, though. Long Despite this, with the season lives for this stuff. more than a third of the way The clock is ticking, and done, Long has done exceedingly Long's playing days as a Flame well. If he could throw this are numbered. Long, a senior, year's accomplishments into a faces each game day with the sack with the rest of his achieve­ realization that it's the last time ments, it would be too heavy to he will face that particular team. lug around. "It's increased my level of He entered this season with a play," he said. "I have to be prestigious inventory of acco­ ready because it's my last shot lades — Sporting News Ail- at any team. It's put a lot of American Rankings and Street & Harris Teeter Crusty pressure on me. I like the Smith Second Team All-America Meat ^%£%& Round 49 pressure. It makes me stronger. David Long and All-Independent, to name Bologna _ 16 oz. loaf 1 Pressure makes me more some. But what Long really SJ5P Bread excited and focused." LU Linebacker wants is a playoff berth. He isn't Throughout Liberty's first four trail of mangled tailbacks left in fazed by the awards he's won, Buy One Ruffles games, Long has definitely been his wake, Long received offers even though everyone else is. focused — focused on the oppos­ from Miami, South Carolina and "My folks back home are very ing ball carrier, that is. He has Georgia Tech while finishing high high on it," he said. "That puts a recorded a team-high 33 tackles school. He wanted to enroll at lot of pressure on me. It doesn't this season. This comes on the South Carolina, but his initial bother me; I know how good I Potato heels of last season, when he led SAT score barricaded the way. am. If people don't see it, they the Flames in tackles with 106. Offers from Liberty, Georgia don't see it. "I just play hard," Long said. Southern and the University of "None of that is worth any­ "I guess that's the reward I get. If Central Florida poured in. Still thing if you don't have a nation­ Chips (the other team) gains a yard, I eyeing South Carolina, Long took al championship or at least make think it's my fault. the test a second time but, at his it to the playoffs. A lot of people "Last year, I had a lot of line­ mother's persistence, resolved to have preseason this-and-that and Get One Like Item men on me. I couldn't really get go to Central Florida for the nothing to show for it." (to the line of scrimmage) and 1991-92 school year. However, Nobody can ascertain for focus on the running back, Long only stayed at UCF one certain right now if Long's because the linemen were always year, coming to Liberty in 1992. playoff dreams will come true. in my way. "My mom found out that football He certainly has something to "But now, I concentrate on going was the main thing (at UCF), and I show for his feats, though; just right through the guard and attack­ wasn't getting an education," Long ask the opposing running backs ing the ball carrier. I try to intimi­ said. "It was a party school. My who have survived an date them by staring at them, point­ mom saw that. She didn't like it. encounter with him. JThey can ing to them or talking to them." She pulled me out of school." attest to his skills. All Natural Hunter Harris Teeter Yogurt Or NCAA Division 1 -AA Football Poll Ice Cream i/2 55°° 7Sn__.f99* Record PR lO.Souibera 3-0-0 10 20.Win. 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Jones threw two interceptions in By RICH MACLONE the first quarter before he even Sports Editor completed a pass to one of his own Antwan Chiles hooked up with receivers. One of the interceptions Robert Butz for two touchdowns was picked off by LU defensive and threw for more than 300 yards, back Craig Henry, who returned RICH as the LU Flames (3-1) took the the ball all the way for a touch­ sting out of the Delaware State down, making the score 13-0 LU. MACLONE Hornets (0-3) 41-14 Saturday in The interception was Henry's Dover, Del. second of the season. Chiles had his best performance That play by Henry seemed to Running up of the season. He finished the game spark the play of the entire 21-33 passing for 309 yards. He defense for Liberty. score shows threw for three touchdowns and "Anytime you take an intercep­ up opponents was intercepted once. tion back like that, it acts like an Butz came into the game with six injection for the rest of the There I am. locked in mortal catches on the season. He matched defense," Rutigliano said. combat against my roommate and that output against the Hornets. The LU special teams, which Champion News Editor Andrew Butz hauled in six catches for 166 have turned in several big plays so Lyons. My Florida State Seminoles receiving yards and two TDs. far this season, struck again against are on the warpath and on a return Butz's first touchdown was also DSU. Andrew McFadden fielded a trip to the end zone. I choose a shot­ the first on the day for the Flames. second-quarter punt at the LU 10- gun formation and run a waggle; Chiles read a DSU blitz at the line yard line and brought it all the way I hit the deep receiver; he is wide and found Butz on the sideline. back for the touchdown. open in the flats ... TOUCH* Butz beat his man and ran in for an McFadden evaded six tacklers DOWN! That makes the score 63- 86-yard touchdown reception. Butz with head fakes and returned the 3, and it's still in the third quarter. scored again in the third quarter on ball 90 yards unscathed, making Sure; I'm running tip the score a 16-yard touchdown catch. the score 20-7. The return was a bit, but I'm still behind the scor­ "We knew we could throw the McFadden's second punt return for ing pace of the real Florida State ball against (DSU)," LU Head a touchdown on the season. team. Besides, it's always fun to Coach Sam Rutigliano said. "The play was designed for me taunt your roommate when he's LU capitalized on a poor perfor­ to get behind my blockers on the playing Sega. mance by Delaware State starting outside. They set it up perfectly, The real FSU team scores at a quarterback, Dennis Jones, who and I followed," McFadden said. pace that makes my Sega Bill photo by Jeremy Alexander was only two of nine passing on the McFadden added a receiving Walsh College Football game NOTHING BUT DAYLIGHT — Robert Butz streaks toward the end zone in one of the LU's ear­ game before being lifted for a back­ touchdown in the third quarter. seem like the original NmtetJdo lier games. Butz scored two touchdowns versus Delaware State Saturday. The Flames travel to up. LU held DSU to 71 yards pass­ Chiles hit him at the one-yard line, 10-Yard Fight. Long Island, N.Y., Friday night to take on the Flying Dutchmen of Hofstra University. ing on the afternoon. and McFadden stepped in. Florida State and many of the other nationally ranked college foot­ ball teams are scoring more points than ever. I assert that tbey are run­ ning up the scores a liule too much. Volleyball falls in LU Invitational tourney Just last week, FSU scored 77 points against a decent North By BEN DONAHUE defensively, with a 21-dig tally in the "Before the game, we had a good only a small part on the team. Stacy getting them to our outside hitters. I Carolina State team. The final score Champion Reporter four games. devotion," Miller said. "That set the Collier had a great series against High was really impressed with the way was 77-17. A 6X)-poiht margin The Lady Flames struggled in the tone for us during the Shepherd Point with 28 kills, and the rest of the she played." seems a bit large to me, but after the The woes of the Lady Flames vol­ Friday evening game versus Fairmont series to play well. There was tough girls all did their part to help the team Concerning the rest of the season, game, Bobby Bowden said he was­ leyball team continued as it hosted State College. Liberty lost all three serving by both teams, and we perform well, especially in the Miller said the team has coined a n't happy with the play of his the Liberty Invitational Tournament games to Fairmont despite Miller's played in those games the way Shepherd games." phrase to help it in the future. defense. He felt the defensive unit this past weekend. 13 kills and Fletcher's 35 total assists. we should have during the first Freshman Christi Cherry added, "We're saying, 'It's not how we needed to pick it up a bit The team started off well Friday "Our match with Fairmont really two matches." "We didn't do as well as we should start the season, it's how we finish.' Why exactly is that, Coach? That afternoon by taking three out of four hurt us," Miller said. Despite her exciting play during have in the tournament, but we are The team is looking forward to final score a little too close? games from High Point University. "We only had to win one of three the weekend, Miller feels the team's improving. We finally played up to playing the rest of the schools in our The NCAAmay have to install a Highlights from those games includ­ games against them to advance fur­ performance is more important than our ability against Shepherd and won. conference. We feel we should do slaughter rule soon if these teams ed stellar play from Stacy Collier, ther. We just didn't perform the way her own. If we keep playing hard like that, we well against them, and our ultimate continue lo massacre opponents the who had a team-high of 28 kills; we should have." "I'm happy with my personal per­ should continue winning. As far as goal is to finish the season in the top way they are, Leeana Miller, who finished the Liberty closed the tournament formance, but I'd much rather personal performances, I feel Ashley four of the conference. I'm confi­ Slaughter doesn't begin to sum it series with 22 kills and 18 digs; and play Saturday morning by winning attribute my performance to the Fletcher stood out and played great dent we can reach that goal." up. What does a coach say © bis Ashley Fletcher, who had 50 total all three of their games versus team's performance. I'd rather the the whole tournament. She does well The Lady Flames play next at VCU team when it's losing 42-7 at half- assists. Latisha Brewer played well Shepherd College. team did well than myself. Plus, I'm in setting up good or bad passes and Sept. 26, at 7 pjn. time? "Hey guys, at least you'll beon the other team's recruiting Sims. Of course ft will only be your backside." 1 realize the teams at the top of the Soccer drops close game to No.1 UVa. polls have to win big to stay at the top, but what they are doing is oat of By MARTIN CLARK penalty kick," Trumbo said. coming that close to beating the The Flames feel the loss cannot Carolina 2-1. The afternoon game fol­ control. Is a 60-point win what you Champion Reporter Just five minutes later, Fisher No. 1 team in the nation, we be looked at as a poor lowed a bitter 3-0 loss to Appalachian need to prove that you are the best? struck again; this time picking up a should be able to beat every team in performance. In fact, some of the State the night before. The win to ray book, a win is a win is awl Liberty led the Virginia Cavaliers loose ball in front of the goal,and dri­ our conference." players admitted it was the best improved the Flames' record to 2-5-1. In ray experiences as an hi for 50 minutes and came within a ving it straight through the middle of "It was good to play at that level," game they have played all year. "The ECU game was played in dif­ mural flag-football player, a el penalty kick of winning the game the net Mark Newton said. "I learned a lot "That game really boosted our ficult conditions," Price said. "We win against a quality opponent Wednesday, but the Flames lost 2-1 in The goal by Fisher was the final from playing against their players." confidence," Jeff Johnson said. had played a game the night before, always been more exhilarating than Charlottesville to the four-time goal of the game, sealing up "We also appreciated the fan "We came a goal away from beat­ and every thing was against us." a huge win against a patsy. defending national champions. Virginia's 15th straight win. support," Matt Sinclair said, ing the best team in the nation!" Winning that game, its third road At press time, my team is 4-0 this The Flames' 50-minute lead was "That game proved to us that we speaking of all of the students Joey Johnson scored in OT, and game in a row, was a stepping-stone, season, and let me tell you, we've the longest the Cavaliers had trailed can raise our game to a different who traveled to Charlottesville to James Price added a penalty kick, as but the big game of the week was won both ways. Our 14-12 victory all year. The top-ranked team in the level." Wendell Bassett said. "After watch the game. the Flames defeated the Pirates of East played Wednesday. at the last second was much more country had their hands full in fun than our 5444 win. this game. What the coaches need to do is "We were one penalty kick away," start playing their backups. I'm sure Ryan Trumbo said. "We almost beat many of you saw "Rudy" if the the national champions." coaches would aflow the third- and Only six minutes into the game, fourth- string players get a shot at Jeff Johnson shocked Virginia's home some playing time, at least things crowd when he scored after Joey would be fun to watch. Wouldn't it Johnson fed him a perfect through- be cool to see some overweight,: ball past the defenders. The only pudgy kid from South Dakota (to: obstacle remaining was Virginia's sack dance? keeper. At feast if the coaches played the "Joey flicked the ball over the 4% backups, there would be some conV defenders," Jeff Johnson said. 'The petition. Besides, a fourth-stringer keeper came out, and I put it in the at Nebraska has to be as good as a lower left comer." starter atl¥airie View A&M, Liberty maintained its lead until Running up the score is a seJSsh, Mike Fisher, a forward for the self-serving act that too many Cavaliers, knocked a penalty kick coaches practice. If something isn't into the upper left comer, tying up done to stop it, we may see a tripfc- the game. digit win ilk (lit' tKXUXMJuiiUttil futuiv. "iheir penalty kick was question­ Sunething is wrong when a school's able," Jeff Johnson said. tootball team is averaging more points Trumbo, who agreed that it was a JK-I {.'luiKJiJsuiitsrsLskctoallteain. questionable call, felt the referees Scoring is a good ttting, but an overabundance of it is embarras­ were inconsistent. htull phulu "If we had gotten fouled in die box, HIGH KICK — Eli Rogers (No. 15) sends the ball flying in an No.-l ranked University of Virginia last week. LU next plays sing, l-ei's leave (he ouuageous scores on the Sega systems, (the refs) would not have given us a earlier game this season. The Flames dropped a tough loss to the Sept. 27 versus Radford.