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01-30-01 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 18, Issue 13)
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By Julleanna Outten, reporter ties to serve Him." it is required that Simmons and Vice mentarian Josh Bailey stood before the Y THEY'RE GOING FAST: The Life! Cooper then listed some goals he had President Clark Jones agree together senate and gave reasons why he felt section has yourID guide to Egetting SenatThe SGA Senate Is minues one execustalle set and how theyd were in searcwith Viceh Presiden fot for Stu r Rickardnes woulwd not be a Vgood maPn to fil l a hotel tive vice president after the resignation accomplished, such as dent Affairs Mark Hlne on the position. room for of Nathan Cooper last week. surveying students to one qualified to fill the posi The senate voted on a few other May's grad The main objective of last Thursday's hear their positions on tion. Because Pittman did issues before having Jordan Rickards uation. The senate meeting was to elect someone to Issues, choosing the first SGA not meet the specifications come forward to speak. Rickards rooms are fill Cooper's place. But when the senate cabinet for his office in set by the constitution, the responded to the criticisms and gave filling up, session ended nearly two hours later, nine years, keeping an senate three men carefully evalu reasons why he was qualified for the so you'd the position remained empty. electronic file of the work ated their options and asked position. better turn In a statement read to the senate by done and training someone to take his Jordan Rickards to fill the vacancy. When he finished, hands went up to page 6 SGA President Roy Simmons, Cooper place. Rickards is a senior planning to study around the room to question and read said, "I had a vision and goals set to Paul Plttman, current senate parlia law at Georgetown University this fall Rickards. After many heated ques about what's still available. accomplish during my term in office. mentarian, was planning on taking his and was a senator last year. tions and answers, Rickards left the With God's grace and the help of other place until late Wednesday night when it Simmons stood before the senate room for the senate to debate and • JUST 'SPANK HIS TAIL: Chris dedicated individuals, one by one, every was discovered that he had only 41 of stating Rickards qualifications and fin then vote on him becoming executive Price lets us in on his trademark goal was accomplished." the 60 credit hours the constitution ished saying "look into his eyes, look Into vice president. secret to raising an unruly child. He is now resigning because, he said, requires to fill the role. his heart to see where he's coming from." Read the advice on page 4. "God has opened doors—new opportuni- When there is a vacancy in the office After Simmons left the room, Parlia Please see SENATE, page 4
• ARE YOU CAUGHT UP? Both the men's and women's bas ketball teams have been play Bush giving ing their hearts out lately. Read Partyin' at David's Place about all the games on pro-lifers hope page 10. President Bush, in the first act of
• TRAGEDY IN OKLAHOMA: A his administration, put an end to recent plane crash has dealt a U.S. funding of foreign abortions devastating blow the Oklahoma State University family. See the story on page 8. By Megan Price, reporter
Pro-lifers observed National Right to Life day more optimistically this year. The 28th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision marked President George W. Bush's second day in office, and with the pro-life administration in place, the day held promise for anti- oum abortion advocates. Z7] • TUESDAY Annually, the pro-life community, both nationally Rain. and locally mourns the High 51. Low 39. deaths of millions of unborn children. The day is set aside not only to bring awareness of abor \ WEDNESDAY tion to communities, but Partly cloudy. also to unite them in High 53. Low 38. prayer for the purpose of seeing an end to abortion in the United States. 1 THURSDAY The Liberty Godparent Showers. Home, which provides a High 48. Low 30. home for unwed mothers, conducts a memorial serv ice each year in front of a BUSH monument to aborted babies. Liberty Univer FRIDAY sity Chancellor Dr. Jerry Falwell spoke at the service Partly cloudy. that lasted 30 minutes. High 46, Low 27. The attitude surrounding this year's program at the Godparent Home was that of hope. Christy Carroll, who Is an Assistant Program Director at the home and a stu I SATURDAY dent at LU, noted a change. "Washington is now headed Partly cloudy. in the right direction, we are one step closer to our goal, High 46, Low 29. and must rely on the power of prayer," Carroll said. Carroll is one of many in the Lynchburg area that is actively Involved in anti-abortion ministries. Janet Tomlin and her husband Randy operate an aftercare program out of their home In Lynchburg for mothers who choose adoption. The ministry is an extension of the Godparent Home and provides emo ABOUT ANGELA NELSON tional and familial support for the young mothers. COMS COFFEE HOUSE: The TOUCHDOWN — Junior Jesse Connors, freshman Laura Queck and senior Carolyn Queck eat pretzels Tomlin would like to see President Bush take the Department of Communication and enjoy the festivities of the Super Bowl party at David's Place Sunday night. steps to outlaw abortion in the U.S, but she Studies will be hosting a coffee house for all COMS majors, Please see LIFE, page 3 faculty and staff on Feb. 1, 7-9 p.m. In the Hangar. Snacks will be provided by the faculty. Entertainment will Include live sets by students John Johnson, Tim Seay and Amy King. O'Reilly spices up FalwelPs "Listen America" > COFFEE HOUSE TRY0UT& If you have a song or skit you would By Angela Nelson, news editor again, a lot of people would like to punch Dr. Falwell In an interview after the show's like to perform In the Bill O'Reilly in the nose. The Joke's on Valentine's Coffee House, try- questioned tapping, Dr. Falwell explained the Bill O'Reilly likes to ask the tough outs will be Feb. 1 and 2 from them, though. Mr. O'Reilly feasts on O'Reilly about main difference between him and questions. But this week, Dr. Jerry Fal 3-7 p.m. at David's Place. The love-hate feelings and controversy." his past his O'Reilly. While Dr. Falwell is con theme Is "Be My Valentine, well was the one asking the questions People such as Hillary Clinton, Al tory, dis cerned with a politician's morality, Singles vs. Couples." when O'Reilly appeared on "Listen Amer Gore and Elizabeth Dole refuse to partic* cussing how O'Reilly is more concerned about ica" Jan. 26. ipate as guests on "The O'Reilly Factor". he has trav things such as misuse of public As the host of Fox News Channel's "1 ask the tough questions to every elled as a Jour funds. One current example is the • SKI TRIP: A ski trip will be "The O'Reilly Factor", O'Reilly prides body," O'Reilly told Dr. Falwell. "Some nalist to 56 recent news of Jesse Jackson's affair. taken to Wlntergreen on Feb. 6. hlmsell in getting to the bottom of things people don't want to answer them." countries and "I'm ajournalist and looking at Departure is 3:30 p.m. from and never shying away from the tough During the tapping ol Listen America, reported on issues from a sociological point of David's Place. Expected return O'REILLY questions. OReilly told Dr. Falwell that, "If Al Gore four wars. view—not a moral view," O'Reilly said time is around midnight. Lift According to Jason Gay of The New would have come here and answered the of the Jackson Issue. tickets are $15 and ski/snow O'Reilly talks about this and about York Obseiver, • (O'Reilly) likes to stir tough questions, he would have won the board rentals are $15. his philosophical viewpoints in his book, "The Rev. Jackson has the respon things up. Argues a lot, cuts off his election. Bush came on and took the "The OReilly Factor - The Good, The sibility to lay out all his books and guests. His audience eats it up. A lot of heat and answered the tough questions Bad, And The Completely Ridiculous In people love Bill O'Reilly, you see. Then and I think people noticed." American Life.'' Please see O'REILLY, page 4
i Page 2, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION JANUARY 30, 2001 LU cheerleaders yiiPonalupdate prepare for nationals
Compiled from the By Diana Bell, asst. news editor routine which must include Associated Press squad and partner stunting, bas Liberty University's cheerlead- ket tosses, tumbling and mounts ing squad is in preparation to go — all performed to music. Clinton's new office to to Nationals and perform a Coaches Shane Paulsen and championship caliber routine. Jeremy Henry are in charge of cost taxpayers $500,000 The team originally planned to the 2000-2001 cheerleading Former President BUI Clinton is taking full advantage attend the NCA/NDA College squad for nationals. The tech of the law that requires the federal government to supply Cheer & Dance National Champi niques and strategies they need rent money for post-presidency office space. onship In Daytona Beach, but to put a routine together are to The General Services Administration (GSA), the due to the loss of a few players, first have the routine ready in department that handles the allocation of funds for such the squad would not be able to advance, then drill it several expenditures, is currently in negotiations to lease Clin compete at the level necessary to times, going over each part one ton office space in a prime New York City location. The win the competition. at a time. office, located on the 56th floor of the 60-story Carnegie Instead, the team may be "Everything is coming along Tower in Manhattan, is said to cost more than $500,000 competing at the CCA National great in practice. Now the task is per year. There is no set limit on how much a president Championship in Chattanooga, to put it all together and keep can spend on office space. Tenn. in mid-March. things exciting so that we have a The office that has caught Clinton's eye is 8,300 However, if either the women's good time and the hard work square ft.—3 times the size of the average new home— or men's basketball team's win we're putting into it will pay off," and has such amenities as "white-glove" service and the Big South Championship, team captain Dezi Gregory said. panoramic views of the city. then the cheerleaders will According to Dezi Gregory, the Should the GSA lease the space, it will cost the accompany them to the NCAA squad knows the challenges they JOHN FISHER department more than It currently spends for every tournament. face, but they are willing to other former president's office space combined. The GSA At the competition, the cheer make the effort to put together a MOVING ON UP — The LU cheerleading squad has been busily prepar spends $285,000 per year for Ronald Reagan's office, leaders will have to perform a competition-worthy routine. ing for its national competition in mid-March. The squad's attendance $147,000 for George Bush, $99,000 for Gerald Ford and two minute and fifteen second at nationals will depend on the post-season schedule of the Flames. $90,000 for Jimmy Carter. The GSA also provides a staff for the former presidents, bringing their annual cost to about $2.5 million. Selah! gears up under new leadership
Bush moving on education By LeeAnn Livesay, reporter trying to find a "qualified candidate" has headed yearbook staffs for 10 The staff would like to make the President George W. Bush has apparently made a deal with to lead the yearbook staff, according years. yearbook more like a scrapbook of congressional democrats which will allow his education package Students who ordered the 1999 - to Vice President of Student Affairs Hine said, "fThe staffls) excited the year's events. This would include to sail through Capitol Hill with little dissension. 2000 Selah! may have noticed that MarkHine. about working to have a slammin' more pictures and less words. Bush's original education bill included allowances for school their yearbook has yet to show its This year the yearbook has been book." Their goal is to design a year They are inviting students to vouchers—government subsidies which parents may use to cover. switched frombein g under the book that all the students want to send in any pictures they would like send their children to the school of their choice, including private Members of the yearbook staff direction of the communications buy. to get into the yearbook. Pictures institutions. But Vice President Dick Cheney said Sunday that are working with the printing com department to being headed by stu Students and their parents may can be given to RAs or to anyone on Bush would consider signing a version of the bill which left out pany to try to get the final touches dent affairs. Because of this switch, buy pages or sections ofpages in the the yearbook staff. the voucher portion. on It before It is sent to print it took both departments a little time back of the yearbook to place Dunbar said, Thlsyearwe have "It's not vouchers that are key, it's accountability," Cheney Senior Carrie Dunbar, who is to figureou t who was In charge. favorite pictures. These submis about 22 people signed up either as said while appearing on NBC's "Meet The Press." "I'm not here working with the staff this semester, The two individuals who headed sions will be subject to review and their practicum or Christian serv today at the direction of the president to send a veto signal on has a list of all students who have the yearbook in past years had to approval by administration. ice—the most that we've had in education if it doesn't include vouchers, but.. .there has to be paid for the yearbook in any part discontinue advising—one due to Senior Tara Johnson said, "We're three or fouryears." accountability for failure as well as success." and will send them information as time commitments and the other left trying different stuff to get the stu "We have a whole lot of people The accountability Cheney spoke of is a plank in Bush's plan soon as the books come in. to work in the military. dents interested. We would really who are willing to work hard on the which would strip financial support fromschool s that regularly As for this year's annual, the This year the adviser will be like to increase student involvement yearbook to get it finished,"Dunba r fall to meet stringent student performance standards. majority of last semester was spent Herm Stickle, a schoolteacher who In the yearbook this year." said.
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-^ JANUARY 30, 2001 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page 3 Intramurals designed LU starts semester by to relieve stress emphasizing spirituality David Nasser brings the Word this week INTRAMURAL By Matthew Trick, reporter as Spiritual Emphasis marks the Students looking for an extra-curricular activity beginning of another semester CALENDAR OF to relieve the stress of school should consider play ing an intramural sport this semester. By Diana Bell, asst. news editor wants to ruin lives —not exactly EVENTS Ed Barnhouse, coordinator for Intramural the usual message a Liberty sports, promises that this semester's intramural Hoping to ward off competi student hears. Taking his mes Field Hockey sports have something to offer everyone. tion from Super Bowl parties. sage from Isaiah 6, Nasser Deadline-March 21 Barnhouse said that everyone is welcome to Join Spiritual Emphasis Week (SEW) preached that God wants to Start Date - March 26 any sport, whether they are an athletic person or started off Sunday night at 4:30 ruin the things in people's lives the ultimate couch potato. Everyone who signs up p.m. with speaker David Nasser that do not please Him, whether Ultimate Frisbee for a sport is guaranteed to play. and singer Charles Billingsley. that be plans, dating life or rep Deadline - March 22 According to Barnhouse, involvement in intra SEW will run Sunday utation. Start Date - March 27 murals offers students a chance to take their through Wednesday night, and "I'm really glad he had the minds off class for a while and enjoy fellowship with it will take place in the Schilling boldness to say that (God is Women's Volleyball one another in friendly competition. Center, beginning each night at willing to ruin lives), to speak Deadline - Feb. 1 The sports also give students a chance to get out 7 p.m. what God laid on his heart. I Start Date-Feb. 6 of the dorm and exercise, which is very important Campus pastor Dwayne Car look forward to the other mes for not only the body but also for the mind. son said that for the second sages, "junior Mary Elmore Men's Volleyball This semester, the sports being offered are flag FILE PHOTO semester SEW, the campus commented. Deadline - Feb. 1 football, men's volleyball, women's volleyball, men's TIME FOR RECESS — Volleyball is just one of the pastor's staff has a desire for Nasser, who has been speak Start Date-Feb. 7 basketball, women's basketball, floor hockey, many sports which are currently offered in the intra students to go to a new level — ing since two weeks after his indoor soccer, beach volleyball, men's softball, mural sports program. a deeper commitment "You're conversion, expects nothing out Women's Softball women's softball, women's field hockey and ulti saved, but what does that of the SEW. He said he likes the Deadline - Feb. 28 mate Frisbee. hopes that more people, especially women, will mean? What does that mean in simplistic name of Spiritual Start Date - March 5 Women's fieldhocke y and ultimate Frisbee are come out than ever before. your life," Carson asked. He Emphasis Week. "Whatever new sports this semester. The entry fee for seasonal sports is $30 and $20 also said that he could not have those words mean, let's find Men's Softball Participation in intramurals in the past has for tournaments per team. This fee is split up asked Nasser to speak on a out," he said. Deadline - Feb. 28 been mostly by men, but Barnhouse would like to among the members of the team, which averages more appropriate topic. "I don't want to expect any Start Date - March 5 see that change. He would like to encourage more out to only a few dollars per person. Dr. Danny Lovett, senior thing. I wonder what God is Liberty women to get involved in intramurals. The If you are interested in signingjup for an intra campus pastor, called Nasser going to do. More than that we For more information, addition of women's field hockey should encourage mural sport, you can call ext. 2615 for more one of the most anointed youth want to see God move. He wants contact Ed Barnhouse at a lot more women to get involved. details or you can go by -the Student Life office in speakers today. "We want to see to move. Only six months from StudentUfe, exL 2615. Barnhouse has also hired two more female staff David's Place. God show up in mighty power," now will we know the fruits of members to encourage more women to participate. Lovett said. this," Nasser said. He Is excited about this spring season of sports and Nasser spoke on how God
Life: LU takes part in fight for unborn Continued from page 1 Life. Lawhorn said. The Sounds were the lone Dr. Karen Prior, a professor Faculty promote character acknowledges the fact that musical entertainment before at Liberty, has attended serv Americans will probably never the March for Life and also per ices in Washington D.C. for the Faculty meet once a month to determine how see abortion completely abol formed at the Rose Banquet, past six years. ished. held in the evening. Prior represented Liberty "We live in a godless society, This year is Josh Lawhorn's University at a National Memor to contribute to the character of Liberty stu but we all still must do our part first year with the Sounds of ial Service held in government to make a difference," Tomlin Liberty, and it was his first offices and was encouraged by dents and mold them into the image of Christ said. experience singing at the March the large number of young peo Some of Liberty's own were for Life. ple that came to Washington to By Tim Asimos, reporter here at Liberty. present at the March for Life, Lawhorn was surprised with celebrate life. Dr. David Beck of the School of Reli held annually in Washington what he saw in Washington. "The turn out was the biggest The LU faculty Is making an effort to gion said the university hopes to get the D.C., and were doing their part "A lot of the speaking was that it has been in years," Prior reinforce biblical character qualities in faculty thinking about molding character on behalf of the unborn. hopeful of what is coming up, said. students. This effort is strengthened by a The Sounds of Liberty per and I saw less anger and pro in students. year-long faculty chapel focus on shaping form annually at the March for testers than I had expected," "We are not just here to enforce the character In students. rules and demand actions from students, Liberty's faculty meets once a month as we have viewed our jobs in the past, for chapel services. Each year a new but our Job is to mold the students into topic or focus is determined. This year's Christ-like character," Beck said. IGHT Ministries has been busy planning several trips for students focus asks the question: How Is what you A different department Is responsible \ and teachers to join together for a common cause are doing contributing to the character of for each chapel meeting. The Teacher L Liberty students? Education department will be holding the all over the world. The university hopes to Insert ethics meeting on Jan. 29, with English and instruction into the university's curricu Modern Language and Seminary In Feb rf/r'JS/Larcfi 8-l_9, 2001 lum. Last November, Thomas Llckona ruary, ending with the Department of I 1/ /% Ajy /• 1 /^ LIGHT will be returning to Kenya to work with brought a lecture series on character Communications in April. l\ U ¥ I I I / I the local churches to spread the Gospel, and education to the faculty and students *m V%/ I V vI WW minister to the children in orphanages. J . 12,500 f-m Spring l^reak 2001
LIGHT will by working closely with Dr. David Towles, Director of Liberty University Summer waentinaSpanish Institut e (LUSSI), in ministering to the people of Argentina. ±4 rr/i r ^r^ Sj3ririgf Brea(i 2001
LIGHT will be taking a team this Spring Break zcuaaorto Quito , Ecuador. This team will be involved in outreach in the capital city of Quito, as well as a village in the Amazon. 14 A(\(\ f\ rbAarc^ 10-17, 2001 lamam ^/ The Youth Ministry department will be involved with ministry in Jamaica doing various work projects, as well as, evangelistic endeavors. &300 t\ /l LIGHT will be working with 1 XJVAJ "°utDack Patrol" a ministry to remote places in the Outback. rt I /I LIGHT will be working with D. M IjlAj David Towles on an annual trip huafemaiaj toGuatemala $1,800 For more information contact the LIGHT office at Ext. 2641. Page 4, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION JANUARY 30, 2001 Senate holds off on The Price is impeachments Marry me?
By Rachel Coleman, reporter man for the accountability commit RiSht tee, he would not let the matter drop. With the resignation ofVice Presi Many senators continued to dent Nathan Cooper, SGA's firstsen argue that although the senate was ate session after the break was off to lacking a vice president, the pro- a rocky start After addressing the tempe had full authority to act until Dear Price, lack of a vice president, the senate the senate could find a replacement My mother colled me recently and moved on to the next topic — the Therefore, these senators thought said she is having trouble controlling my upcoming impeachment trials of over that they should not postpone the llttiebrother. What would you suggest to a dozen senators for inactivity. impeachments, but get them done stratghtenhtmout? Senator Tim Vitollo, a sophomore and out of the way so the senate Sincerely. on the Senate Rules & Judiciary could better serve the student body. CHRIS PRICE Big Brother committee, was successful in mak Senator Adam Carter, a sopho ing a motion to have the impeach more on the Senate Rules and Judi ments suspended indefinitely. He ciary committee said that he believes Dear Big Brother, said that the reasoning behind this that the biggest problem is that Child rearing Is not my particular best area of knowledge. 1 do not was that the impeachments would many people do not want tob e there. think that by any means I should be allowed to raise a kid. The get in the way of electing a new vice "People should take it seriously thought that one day I could have a son who comes to me for advice, president He assured the senate because they took an oath to repre expecting some great bit of wisdom from his dad makes me laugh out 4hat the intent was not to drop the sent the students at Liberty and they loud. I can't mold a young Impressionable mind. My kid will be the subject altogether, butjust to post should uphold it They should not one who still eats glue when he Is 34. pone it come, resign, or wait and be But I am gonna try to help. Tell your mother to spank his tall. That However, many senators were impeached instead of wasting the solves a lot He smarts off— spank his tall. He Is late for curfew— afraid that if they were suspended time of people who do take it seri spank his tall. He looks at her funny — spank his tall. Just spank his indefinitely, the subject would never ously." tall for fun. Now I am not advocating child abuse, but a good spanking come up again. In that case, senators Senator Matt Berg, a sophomore never killed anyone. If he Is too old to spank, you have to try some who had never attended a senate on the campus concerns committee, JOHN FISHER stated that senators should be ready thing else. session would still be on the rolls, DOWN ON BENDED KNEE — During half time of the to be there for an hour and a half to Embarrassment is always a good punishment Tell your mother but their seats would be empty, and Liberty-Radford women's game Jan. 27, Tommy two hours to help the students. He the next time that your brother gives her grief to play mind games on the students from their halls would Altaian, currently in the United States Air Force, said, "I'm here to serve the stu him. When his friends come over, tell her to only answer them in not be represented. asked LU cheerleader Krystal Smith, a freshman, to dents—not to play games." mime. When he has no friends left, I bet he will treat her much better. Parliamentarian Josh Bailey marry him. Smith quickly accepted. If your mom acting like she is trapped in an invisible box does not do assured the senate that, as the chair the trick, tell her to heckle him at sporting events. Even If he is just playing a game of football on Playstation, a good 'You stink" may be enough negative reinforcement to straighten him out As you may be able to tell, I know nothing about what I am talking about So my advice to her is total k to other parents or your pastor. -Price Senate: Resignation of Cooper leaves vacancy
DearPrice. Continued from page 1 that he was not eligible and ate operate Steve Darling, a sophomore My RA.s are constantly nagging meabouteverylittleming.Itisn't said, "I respect the leaders. I under normal business major, said there was UkeIambreak(ngeveryrule:IminkmattheycaeJustouttogetme. After over 30 minutes of '-'s respect Roy." conditions "definitely a lack of leadership Whatshouldldo? debate, the senate voted Simmons is obligated to again." in the senate session today." Sincerely. against accepting Rlckards. choose another qualified man When In his opinion, many sena Reprimanded As a result, someone needed to be the executive vice presi asked about tors present at the session dis to be appointed to reside over dent. the day's respected Simmons and other the next session. By a majority He will have to bring some occurrences, school leadership by basing Dear Reprimanded, vote Pittman was chosen to a 1MI College Students KERR AUTOMOTIVE Need a job? We're hiring! 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Driving down my favorite highway violation (parking tickets, thanks toLUPD , ion mind repeatedly this week as I was detained in America—Route 29—I was driving at a are something I am already quite familiar Remembering that sad day on the roadside by two of speed I label "adequate" with). Lynchburgs finest—"be but the police label "reck As the officer wrote me the ticket I could Not often in the course of a nation's history does a single decision carry such a sure your sin will findyo u less". As I came up a hill, I n't help but feel that it was vindication for powerfully dividing effect. Yet for the U.S< one such decision—Roe v. Wade— has out" drove right Into the radar the Lynchburg police. This was in fact the done exactly that. Now to all you gossipy path of an unmarked first time, In three separate attempts at Perhaps one ofth e mostcontroverslai decisions In Supreme Court history types who are getting black Suburban sitting pulling me over, that they were actually suc was handed down in January of \ 973 and the effects are still felt today. This last excited, hoping that I am off to the side of the road. cessful. I won't detail those experiences due weekend many churches and synagogues throughout the nation participated in about to spill the beans on Within seconds, I was to law school applications which will soon be the remembrance bf that day with special services geared towards the theme of myself, I apologize for let detained on the roadside. pending, but I think the point Is clear—your preserving life and honoring the itgks of the unborn. ting you down. My sin here It wasn't long before sin actually does, eventually, catch up with The following Monday, January 21, thousands descended on Washington was speeding, and it was the policeman had my you. D.C. for the annual March for Life. Upon entering the Capital grounds it was probably about time for me registration and license There are several other lessons to be announced that in his Brst official act, President George W. Bush moved to can to get caught and was asking me what learned through my driving experiences. cel all aid to international agencies that sponsor abortions. One of the gifts I feel billmurray my driving record was First, never underestimate the lengths to Even 28 years after the Roe decision the debate over abortion still rages In the God has given me is that of talking. lean like. His face was a priceless example of dis which Vlriglna police officers will go in order American culture. With the gap of those for and against abortion tightening to usually talk my way In and ( Lynchburg, VA 24506 or clothes Hfd then set to match the stains. would you want to do """""'"""'" drop off in DeMoss Hall 110. them on litre and let Nobody will notice." that? It's a fashion , . . , The Champion is available the lnsunnce company statement for me." get yovi miue new Copy Editor Christme Koech online at: clothes." -Jeannie Truesdale, -Christina Schlessinger, "1"""'" www.liberty.edu/info/champion 9 v CarlQ^Jtelilla, Jr. Soph. Fr. PHOTOGRAPHY SpringfJekf, Va. Brookvllle, Pa. Houston, Texas Editorjohn Fisher ""," ';'"" •-••-•- Asst.EdiiorKariKlous Member of Associated "What are you talking about? Collegiate Press since 1989; All- "Burry two dead toads under 91 92; First class That stuff does not come out a full moon and rub peanut ""RESEARCH/DISTRIBUTION tcToToT q^ - of clothes. I've tried stain y5 butter on the stain. Next Managerjustin Ridge iW2'Wi j| removers—doesn't work. Buy morning, Its gone. Works Best Ail-Around, Asso ^l|ft new clothes." every time." APVLkTlMNti nation of Christian ^W^* Production Manager Anthony Homer Collegiate Media -Lorl Enterllne, Jr. -Nathan Emerick, Jr. Asst ProducuonMgr. Laurie Ritchie 1997-99 York, Pa. Lynchburg, Va. I'holus by Alexandra Harper Page 6, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION JANUARY 30, 2001 picks of the week • Through 2/5 Photography Exhibit •2/6 Wintergreen Ski Trip Lynchburg College presents "1-26: Corridor of Change." Rob Student Life sponsors a ski trip to Wintergreen Ski Area. Ride Amberg documents changes resulting from road construction is free. Lift tickets $15. Ski/snowboard rentals $15. Leave in rural North Carolina. (804) 544-8343. David's Place 3:30 p.m. Return midnight. (804) 582-2131. • 2/9 Opening night "I Hate Hamlet" • 2/10 Winter Jam Tour 2001 Hailed as Broadway's funniest comedy of the year, "I Hate Artists, including New Song, Whisper Loud, Greg Long, Joy Hamlet" opens at the Lynchburg Fine Arts Center at 8 p.m. Williams, Pillar and Audio Adrenaline, will perform in the (804)846-8451. Vines Center at 7 p.m. Buy tickets at door. (804) 582-2131. Hotels, Mo Xgcal lodging fills up quickly By Laura Kanzler and Aaron Jackson, reporters outdoor pool and is only one exit away from Liberty. The Ramada Inn still has openings for arents and grandparents have looked graduation weekend forward to this day for months, years, and can be reached at even decades, and it will soon be here. 847-4424. P Graduation day. On the weekend of May 11-12, the small college town of Lynchburg Econo Lodge will be invaded with pride-bursting families who The Econo Lodge have come to watch their senior finally walk the offers a single-occu aisle that leads to the real world. pancy room for But Liberty students and their families will $93.54 and a double- not be alone. Randolph-Macon Woman's College occupancy for $110, and Lynchburg College are holding their gradu during graduation ation ceremonies on the same weekend as time. For reservations, Liberty. Some area hotels have been making call Econo Lodge at reservations for graduation weekend since as 847-1045. early as May 2000. And a number of hotels have JASON NALRRCTT already filled up for that weekend. Thomas Motor Inn So what if you are concerned about finding a The Thomas Motor Inn is located seven miles place for your family to stay? While your RA's away from Liberty. The Thomas Motor Inn offers may not mind your family's camper parked on rooms starting at $42 per night. From it, guests the mansion lawn. LUPD may not like it too are able to walk to several restaurants. Thomas much. So what Motor Inn is still taking reservations for gradua should you do as tion weekend. Theyni. lest graduation looms can be reached at 8$5- stern even closer? 2121. Well, here is a brief overview of just some of Sleep Inn Lynchburg's hotels, Another hotel that. inns, and bed & is very close to campus breakfasts that still is the brand new Sle^p might have open Inn. So brand new.-W. ings if you don't fact, that it is not e'v'en wait too long: open yet. This entirely smoke-free inri promis Best Western es to have all conven JASON NALRRETT iences and will begin BREAKFAST N' BED — Visitors to the Federal Crest Inn will enjoy plush robes, their own fireplace and a Close to Liberty taking reservations on JASON NALRRETT University is the hot breakfast in a cozy dining setting. But don't expect to make reservations for this year's graduation Feb 1. To make res^r- since parents have been known to make reservations a year in advance. Best Western, which JASON NALRRETT vations call l-800-*i offers three graduation packages. Generally dur SLEEP-INN. | ing that time of year, the package includes a ment/suite. Visitors also experience designer Virginia, explained that they try to give visitors two-night stay and continental breakfast for sheets along with an assortment of plush an experience, not just a place to sleep. Also, bed What if your family hates hotels and motels? $332. For reservations, call Best Western at amenities in each room. & breakfasts do not change their rates during Well, Lynchburg offers a variety of charming 237-2986, or visit its Web site at www.bestwest- Because May is such a busy time of year for graduation time. For The Federal Crest Inn, the ern.com. bed & breakfasts. the Lynchburg Mansion Inn Bed and Breakfast, price is a constant $105 - $140 a night. it is full. Yet there is a waiting list for late reser Ripley also mentioned that because The Lynchburg Mansion Inn Ramada Inn vations. For more information, call 528-5400, or Federal Crest Inn is a house —consisting of five Located in the heart of Lynchburg's historic If your mom still tells you that breakfast is the visit its Web site at: www.lynchburgmansion- two-room suites for visitors — they are often district is the Lynchburg Mansion Inn Bed & inn.com. booked at least a year in advance to graduation. most important meal of the day, she may be Breakfast. Mauranna Sherman, an employee, interested in staying at the Ramada Inn since it In some cases, Ripley has seen parents reserve a mentioned that each room has a private bath Wingate Inn room for their freshman's graduation. carries not only a full breakfast buffet, but also room, telephone, cable television, optional fire If close prox Ripley's observation is not uncommon. To be put' its own small restaurant. The Ramada has an places and that there is even a family apart- imity is your on the waiting list, call The Federal Crest Inn at parents' biggest 845-6155, or visit their Web site at www.bbon- goal, look no line.com-/va/federalcrest. further than the Wingate Inn. It Villager Lodge is only yards The Villager Lodge serves guests who are look away from ing not only to arrive in town for graduation, but Liberty, located are also interested in vacationing in Virginia just one road while they are here. The Villager rents its rooms over from the by the week for $249. If your parents wish, they football field. In can take in the rest of Virginia while you are JASON NALRRETT addition to being sweating over final exams. The Villager Lodge can the closest hotel to the university, it also be reached at 847-2092. boasts many other features. The Wingate has So if you have not yet made reservations, hurry an indoor pool and spa, fitness center and free to do it now so your guests won't have to sleep in Internet access in every room. It also offers a the family van. 40-item breakfast. Rooms start at $150 a night but minimum nightly stays are required. For reservations, call 845-1700. Federal Crest Inn The Federal Crest Inn is a bed and breakfast located in downtown Lynchburg. The Inn offers a variety of services, such as plush robes for each visitor, coffee and tea brought to your door, fire places and snack baskets in each room. Not to mention the fact that visitors are treated to a hot breakfast in a cozy dining room. JASON NALRRETT Ann Ripley, of the Federal Crest Inn, also on STAYING IN STYLE Guests at the Ramada Inn will enjoy a full breakfast buffet and an outdoor pool. the Board of Directors for Bed and Breakfasts of JASON NALRRLTI can community today. ing to King, he said, "1963 is not the thing that can be taken for granted if the mindset that festers racism and jessicabrophy On June 11,1963, a date that only end, but a beginning. Those who hope these days. segregation has really changed in most our parents' and grandparents' genera that the Negr»o needed to blow off steam As she spoke, it was evident that her Americans. Dr. King's dream — tions can remember, Dr. King led the and will now be content will have a rude father's oratory skills were passed down Why are we so afraid to learn about a largest civil rights demonstration in awakening lf<|(he nation returns to busi to his youngest daughter. She spoke of man who gave his life, who taught black in our hearts or on the America's history—- the March on Wash ness as usual. We cannot walk alone." the problems that faced America during men and white men, Jews and Gentiles, ington. In front of Lincoln's Yet with "our white brothers," when her father's life and those that faced not only how to die, but how to live in books? Memorial stood 250,000 per possible and without them if nec- America today. While Dr. King spoke love? sons, 60,000 of them white. essaQ(, "we shall march ahead. out against poverty, war and racism, At Dr. King's funeral, a tape was Americans "celebrate" Dr. Martin King brought the crowd to We cannot turn back.. .We can Bernice King explained how the spirit of played of a sermon he had preached at Luther King's birthday on the third its feet with the most pro never, be satisfied as long as a elitism, materialism and selfishness Ebenezer Baptist Church on February Monday of January. Every year on the found address of his career. Negro in Mississippi cannot threatens to destroy America's race rela 4, 1968. He said, 'Tell them not to men celebrated Monday, Liberty students are While I can only listen vote and a Negro in New York tions. tion that I have a Nobel Peace Prize. That returning from Christmas break and and watch Dr. King believes he has nothing for Thirty eight year's prior at the March isn't important. Tell them not to mention getting settled Into exciting dorm life or through a television set, his whieh to vote." on Washington, Dr. King said, "One that 1 have three or four hundred other are waiting in line to pay their bill. Simi words puncture and stir At a recent speaking hundred years later, the Negro lives on a . awards. That's not important. Tell them lar to Labor Day on Liberty's campus, my heart. As King engagement that kicked off . lonely island of poverty in the midst of a not to mention where I went to school. the commemoration of one of America's repeated the rhyth Randolph Macon vast ocean of material prosperity." I'd like somebody to mention that day, bravest Christian heroes is ignored. mical phrase, "I Women's College Black She.as well as myself, believe that that Martin Luther King, Jr. tried to give While the general consensus among have a dream History Month Cele there are many wounds still existing his life serving others. I'd like for some the administration of my high school today," the , bration, Dr. King's between African Americans and whites body to say that day, that Martin Luther was to practice multi-culturalism and mass crowd daughter, Bernice and that retribution and public apolo King, Jr. tried to love somebody." advocate more diverse teaching, I can screamed, King spoke. The gies are only the ilrst,right step in Be brave In your attempts of becoming honestly say that 1 am ignorant of much cheered and audience was filled changing decades of discrimination, informed. Don't fester in your ignorance of Dr. King's life, efforts and philoso cried. with a variety of never mind the hearts of Americans. of a neighbor. phies. Not surprisingly, I am ignorant of With the races, religions While the ignorance 1 feel of Dr. King's many Issues among the African-Ameri crowd warm and ages, some life is solely my responsibility, 1 wonder i k JANUARY 30, 2001 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page 7 By Bruce Kite, reporter New Orleans Cuisine Seafood is also used heavily in New Orleans cuisine. La Carreta Jesus Aquirre said. The authentic food is The Jazz Street Grill on Old Forest Road in Lynch Some of the most popular dishes at the Jazz Street complimented by appetizers, served to make way for ommercialization has left traditional eth burg specializes in authentic New Orleans cuisine. Grill are Etoufee, gumbo, shrimp Creole and barbecue the main course. The fajitas, made with beef, chicken, nic food hard to find in Lynchburg. Most New Orleans cuisine is a combination of Cajun mixed shrimp. It prides itself on its authentic New Orleans shrimp, cheddar or a combination of several, are the of the well-known ethnic restaurants in with the French style and is found in Louisiana and cuisine. "We stay within the authenticity of the styles, most popular entree at La Carreta. C the Lynchburg area serve "American the bayou. The cuisine is typically heavy on spices, and so that the food is authentic and fresh," Hawkins said. ized" food that hardly resembles the traditional dishes vegetables such as green peppers, celery and onions. Chinese Cuisine that gave the food its name. The food was "American "The food is a lot more flavorful and colorful. It incor Italian Cuisine In traditional Chinese food, preparation is the key. ized" to increase its popularity in the American culture. porates a lot of different things that you normally A traditional Italian meal consists of three to four Chinese cooks commonly use several techniques such But, traditional ethnic food can be found in Lynch wouldn't find together," Jazz Street Grill owner Walter courses. Antipasti (appetizers) are the first course, fol as stir-frying, deep-frying, steaming and stewing to burg. Hawkins said. lowed by pasta, then a meat or fish dish and dinner prepare food. Preparation is important because only a usually ends with salad or vegetables and desert. Ital short amount of time is allotted for cooking. The meth ians typically eat everything separately. Rice is served ods used to properly cut the vegetables and meat were as a starter, not with the main dish, and salad or veg developed to speed up cooking time. Spices are etables are brought out after the main dish. used to enhance the flavor of the food not over Pasta is not considered a main dish, but a power it. Chinese tradition holds that spices starter. Dessert is often brought around stimulate the appetite and aid in diges on a trolley, and served directly. tion. Soy sauce, rice wine, Chinese "You may find that the waiter gets a red pepper and ginger root are bit annoyed if you just order a salad common spices used in Chinese and a pasta in a good restau cooking. Stir-fry is a very popu rant, especially for the evening pj lar Chinese dish usually meal," Marina Malvezzi Need- served with either fried or ham, founder of the Italian cook steamed rice. Sino's Ninn ing Web site, mangiarebene.net, on Main Street in Lynch said. burg is a good place to start A true Italian restaurant is when looking for an hard to find in small cities authentic Chinese restau like Lynchburg, though Sal's rant. ' Italian restaurant on Tim- ^Beriake is worthy of a try. Traditional ethnic food I can be hard to find in the Mexican Cuisine "Americanized" mix of Tacos Bell has become the restaurants found in the standard quick fix for Mexi Lynchburg area. But there can food. But the food hardly are restaurants that serve resembles the traditional food authentic meals, within the found just beyond the Texan traditional framework of the border. Traditional Mexican areas where the dishes origi food can be found at La Carreta on nated. With a little searching Timberlake Road. The food has a and taste testing, you can find a mild flavor and all the ingredients are restaurant that serves the style of KARI KLOUS prepared fresh daily. food you are looking for. "We have people who have been cooking \ CROSSIN' THE BORDER — La Carreta restaurant, located on Timberlake Road, offers traditional Mexican traditional food for years. It is all prepared dishes with a mild flavor. The fajitas are the most popular entree among patrons. fresh and we make our salsa daily," manager of PL^ the year right: By Lindsay Bryan, reporter NATURE, SPORTS &j RECREATIOw seeN kay, so it's a fresh semester, and APPALACHIAN TRAIL. This foot lover. The nightly presentation of the your New Year's resolutions are path running nearly 2,000 miles Drama of Creation is shown beneath Owell underway. What is your for from Georgia to Maine is a perfect the bridge at 9 p.m. Along the Cedar mula for success? How do you plan on spot for a day of hiking and explor Creek Trail, explorers can find rivers, making this semester run more ing. Visitors to the trail can pick it up waterfalls, caves, and a variety of smoothly than those previously com directly off the Blue Ridge Parkway or plants and wildlife. The Natural pleted? at other points just outside Lynch Bridge Caverns which include the Fitness should be a life-long discipline burg. east coast's deepest commercial cave rather then an annual solution to shed are also found on the grounds. Forty- ding those undesirable holiday love han BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY. Ranked five minute tours are given through dles, but unfortunately, multiple "America's most scenic drive" by the spectacular cavers Hours: 8 demands detract from resolutions as the leading travel writers, the Blue Ridge a.m.-8p.m. 1-800-533-1410. year progresses. Parkway is one of the most breath- Like professionals, college students takingly beautiful sites in Virginia. NATURAL CAVERNS. Part of the struggle to cram everything into a Hiking, picnicking and camping wonder and the beauty of the Blue twenty-four hour period. This semester, invite visitors year- Ridge Mountains lies in Student Life has taken over the gym in round to this popu their awe-inspiring cav the Schilling Center in hopes that a lar stop just twenty erns. All located only a more spacious environment, upgraded minutes from few hours drive from machinery and extended hours will ade Lynchburg. Extend Lynchburg, the following quately accommodate LU students in ing from the caverns are among the achieving personal levels of physical fit Shenandoah < more popular in the ness. region. In New Market, National Park in Vir jmsmmgL. According to Jesse James, one of Lib ginia to the Great the Endless Caverns and Shenandoah Caverns. erty's faithful, "We're competing with Smoky Mountain Gold's [Gym] now." Park in North Car Jft.f.S&fli* Near Front Royal, the Skyline Caverns and in So how does this new makeover affect olina and Ten the $25 joining fee? Jennifer Brotzman, nessee, the park Lurray, the Lurray Cav erns. one of the student workers, was quick to way's 469 toll-free point out that the cost, much to stu miles average dent's surprise, remains the same. Stu heights of 3,000 FILE PHOTO PEAKS OF OTTER. For dents need only to walk into the Smith Mountain Lake feet. an exhilarating hike two of Schilling Center and talk with the the the most popular trails are Sharp employee in charge. CRABTREE FALLS. Located in Nel Top and Flat Top. Both can be easily Dyer approximated that about 85 per son County, Crabtree Falls with its accessed from the Blue Ridge Park cent of students use free weights and five cascades is one of many beauti way. only a few actually use the cardiovascu ful sites this region has to offer. The lar machines like treadmills. Because of area serves well as a day-trip for hik SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE. Boating, this, new dumbbells, weight benches, a ing and picnicking. fishing, swimming and camping are 1 squat and power rack, as well as a cable CiiKisriN CHILD all available at this 40 mile long cross unit were purchased. recreational area. For information WORK IT GIRL — Sophomores Joy Goetz from Miami and Rachel Lyons from Virginia GOLFING. Colonial Hills (804J-525- "In the past, we focused on cardiovas regarding Smith Mountain Lake Beach make good use of the new free weights in the Schilling Fitness Center. 3954; Ivy Hill (8041-525-2680; Lon cular equipment. No progress was made happenings call their Chamber of don Downs (804J-525-4653: Poplar on purchasing weight training equip Commerce at 1-800-676-8203. Forest (804)-525-0473; Boonsboro ment," Sam Dyer, Athletie Facility Coor indicative of a physically lit individual, proves to be exhausting rather than Country Club (804)-384-2111 and dinator, said. 'J however. invigorating, low iron may be to blame. WTNTERGREEN. Called "the South's Oakwood Country Club (804J-384- New mirrors and tiles will also be Since physical fitness plays such a Don't forget your spiritual well-being, single best ski resort" by Skiiiig Mag 9197. added to the Schilling Fitness Center. vital role in today's society, other however. I'hilippians 4:13 reads, "I can azine, Wintergreen is located high in Concerning management of the Fit aspects of well-being, such as mental, do all things through Christ who the Blue Ridge Mountains just an NATURAL BRIDGE. Located just 15 ness Center, Student Life will now be in emotional and spiritual well-being, often strengthens me." People often want to minutes off the Blue Ridge Parkway, hour's drive from Lynchburg. Win charge of the overall operations. lurk in the shadows of "fitness fads." throw in the towel and give up that New the Natural Bridge in Shenandoah tergreen offers both day and night "Student Life can staff the center, can Scheduling out every minute of the Year's resolution of getting in shape, but Valley combines one of the natural skiing and snowboardlng on 17 run it better, and a budget will be estab day is practically impossible, but try God promises He will never challenge us wonders of the world along with the slopes and trails as well as horse lished for the purpose of Improving the developing a tentative schedule that beyond our capabilities (1 Corinthians Cedar Creek Trail, and the Natural back riding and golf. Open for ski- allows for a run in the Vines Center or a 10:13). Think big and start small. Bridge Cavers. Purchased from King Ing/snowboarding Dec. -March, center on a regular basis," Dyer said. walk at Peaks View Park. George III by Thomas Jefferson, the horseback riding and golf offered Outside the realm of Ljlerty's campus, Fitness is multifaceted and imperative Natural Bridge rising up to heights of year-round. (804)-325-2200. many magazines place a luge emphasis Force yourself to be disciplined. Set to living a full, abundant life — one that 215 feet is a must-see for any nature on exercise and diet in orfler to obtain aside a time to workout; it increases the God intended. Don't abandon a dream, the ideal figure. They frequently fail to flow of oxygen to the brain and muscles but rather acquire the discipline to make a distinction between a fit appear that is critical for optimal academic and accomplish it. ance and those elements that are truly extracurricular performance. 11 this Page 8, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION JANUARY 30, 2001 Duke, N. Carolina prepare for showdown in Durham Women serve it up in first tennis season By John Faret, asst. sports editor poll. The Blue Devils only loss, 83-84, came to No. 1 Stanford on By Josh CampbeR, reporter Larry Hubbard, Lady Flames head team, this year will surely test the Liberty Two of the ACC's legendary Dec. 21. Since then the Blue coach also anticipates a solid year for his women's tennis team. Only time will tell teams will face off this Thursday Devils have won nine straight, The year of new beginnings brings girls. He said the team has impressed him of their depth and resolve. They hope to as the University of North Car their most recent an overtime something new to the LU campus. Along with a strong sense of chemistry and represent the school well, and prove their olina Tar Heels travel to Durham thriller against Maryland. with a new millennium, and a new presi heart. He also believes that, the work ability to all who want to follow their sea to take on the Duke Blue Devils. North Carolina (17-2) overall, dent, there is a new women's athletic team ethic and heart the girls have, will put son. Duke has dominated the ACC is coming off a road victory at at Liberty University. The Liberty Flames them over the top in many close matches. in recent years, winning 63 of its N.C. State. The Tar Heels over women's tennis team will be kicking into "These girls will be the best conditioned last 65 conference games. When came a late Wolfpack rally to hold high gear as It begins its season against in the Big South. The chemistry they they meet this Thursday, both on for a 60-52 victory. UNC will Gardner-Webb on February 17 at the share as a unit is great, and we are teams will be undefeated at 7-0 enter the game as one of the Esbenshade-Hershey tennis center. encouraged to see significant improve in ACC play. hottest teams in the nation, rid One of the more appreciated aspects of ment among the group," Hubbard said. Duke (19-1) overall, is ranked ing a 14-game winning streak. the new tennis team is its large number of By the same token, he acknowledged second in both the Associated The Tar Heels are currently walk-ons. Seven of the eight players have their tough position as a team facing solid Press and the ESPN/Coaches ranked 6 in the nation. walked on, most of which did not know competition in the Big South Division I Liberty had a women's team before com schedule. Assistant Coach Anthony Flem ing. ing, a former LU men's tennis player hail According to most observers, the ing from Australia, has put many long and women's team is one of enthusiasm and hard hours into this year's Lady Flames 0SU crash kills 10 dedication. Naturally, a team composed of tennis team, and hopes to see a competi predominantly nonrecruited talent faces tive year. Two players, two trainers among an up hill climb in a season against big Possibly the best aspect of the women's schools with lots of money to recruit, and tennis team this year is the chemistry they those killed Saturday night an established tradition. Still, the Lady share. Brooke Garland, the team captain, Compiled from AP News Wire were: OSU players Nate Fleming Flames are staying positive, remembering has been noted for pushing the team to and Dan Lawson, sports Informa that hard work is what will ultimately higher heights in their exercise training. Two Oklahoma State basketball tion employee Will Hancock, Direc bring them victory. , AH of die girls really appreciate the players and six staffers and broad tor of Basketball Operations Pat In fact the atmosphere created largely friendships they have formed. casters associated with the team Noyes, trainer Brian Luinstra, Stu by a walk-on group serves to benefit the "I enjoy getting to know the girls the were killed when their plane dent Trainer Jared Weiberg, Broad team. They push and encourage one most. The friendship, the atmosphere, crashed in a snowstorm Saturday cast Engineer Kendal Durfey, another to advance their games. working together, and unity, are the while returning from a game in Col broadcaster Bill Teegins, pilot Den o "I think that if we do our best, give things that I really like," Allison Cho said. KARI KLOUS orado. ver Mills, and co-pilot Bjorn Fal- things to the Lord, and knoy/ that we put "I just feel really excited. I enjoy getting All 10 people aboard died, offi istrom. everything into it, then we will be more in shape, and making friends," senior ACED IT — Freshman April Herrmann prac cials said. The plane crashed about The National Transportation successful than most people perceive," Myriam Martin said. tices her service game as she prepares for 40 miles east of Denver after taking Safety Board is in process of inves sophomore Emilie Green said. So, despite a tough schedule and a new the upcoming season. oil from Jefferson County Airport. tigating this tragic chain of events. The school said the 10 killed .-..:: ... v..T.V.ITM, ,,„,,„,,,,•„,;•-,„ , , •-, • -,,- , • -,:,- ",',{ v,...fiiri.i;,viMiii 10 Sloof leads Flames by example on and off the court 8.' By Doug Stewart, reporter early on. seat to sports such as soccen ence. 3 "We knew from the start it has been a long road for ' According to Sloof, the Lady As the Lady Flames basket that we had to come together Sloof. After learning the game Flames use their reputation as ball team entered the 2000- on and off of the court to play at the age of 9, Sloof began to the dominator of the confer 2001 campaign, there were well. Our team chemistry has fine-tune her skills in high ence as a motivation tool. many questions that needed to been great and it is only get school by playing as a member "It is tough when everyone be answered. The lack of lead ting better with each game," of the Netherlands National plays their best game against ership was one such void that said Sloof. Team. you, but we seem to use that to needed to be filled. According to Sloof, team Although her basketball our advantage. We have been Liberty senior guard Irene chemistry, which was once a experience goes back a long able to elevate our game as Sloof has officially answered weakness, is now the team's way, nothing could prepare well," Sloof said. that question. Sloof, the lone best strength. her for the competition that "That's our challenge, to be senior on the Lady Flames "This team can only win she would face in the United number one at the end of the squad, has taken it upon her when we're playing as a unit States as a freshman at season and to win the Big self to become the leader of the and now that we are in the Liberty. South again." pack. middle of the season we really "The whole mentality of the Sloof credits her parents on "Coming in this year I was are doing so," Sloof said. game of basketball is very dif their never-ending support of focused on being the leader. Even though Sloof does not ferent here in the states. The whatever she decides to do. That was my main individual consider herself a vocal leader, competition here has made me "They have always said that if goal from the start," said Sloof. it is her hard work and deter a much better player both it was the Lord's will for me, Although many in her posi mination that have begun to physically and mentally as then I should do it. That my tion would hope to bolster become contagious throughout well," Sloof said. parents would support me in individual statistics, Sloof had the Lady Flames roster. Once again the Lady Flames anything that I do has always other ideas. "Irene definitely leads by were favored to win the Big been a big help to me through "I always want to play well, example. She never quits and South Conference this season. all of my accomplishments," but I now know the importance she plays hard, she practices Another conference title would Sloof said. of putting the team first," said hard. Those are good traits to be the fifth straight year that With Sloof answering the Sloof. pass along to the other mem Liberty walks away with the leadership question, it seems Put the team first? She has. bers of our team," Liberty crown. LU is living up to its that the Lady Flames are once With a team full of new faces, Head Coach Carey Green said. top billing so far this season as again in prime form and in Sloof felt that it was a neces However, coming from the Lady Flames currently search of yet another Big sity for the Lady Flames to Hoofddorp, Netherlands, hold a two-game first place South Conference Title. FILE PHOTO become a cohesive team unit where basketball takes a back- lead in the Big South Confer FIRE AWAY — Senior, Irene Sloof looks to lead the Flames to their fifth consecutive Big South Conference title. ® TOYOTA GCHO Drop us a line SPENDING Write a letter to the editor and drop it by DeMoss 110. ion www.gettoyota.eom Most everyone has them...no one likes them. 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Come join the fun In the Fort Hill Shopping Center i, JANUARY 30, 2001 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page 9 LU Intramurals go to nationals By Kate Boytan, reporter Maryland regional tournament. Both teams flew to New Although the two Liberty teams Orleans for the tournament Two teams represented Liberty did not play each other in New which was held at the University University at the Flag Football Orleans, they competed against of New Orleans and ran from National Championships in New each other for the regional title. December 27 to January 1. Orleans over Christmas break. The team. Don't Be Mad, cap Don't Be Mad's win-loss record The teams were The Belcher tured the victory over last year's was 2 and 2, while The Belcher Boys, who played in the tourna champions, The Belcher Boys. Boys had a 3 and 1 record. ment last year, and first time Jeremy Martin, a Junior who Joey Lee, a senior who played regional champions, Don't Be played with Don't Be Mad, said, for The Belcher Boys, said of the Mad. "They held their heads high and tournament, "I was thrilled to go In order to qualify for the they like to be known as winners, down there and Just hang out national championships, a team and to gain that respect from with the guys and play some foot had to place first or second in the them was great." ball." Unbeaten Bulldogs top LU JOHN FISHER FACE OFF— Liberty's Center, Ben Wilson, squares off against Virginia Tech in the opening moments of this Bulldog's lead to one as David Watson stole the ball and weekend's high scoring game at the Roanoke Chic Center. By John FareL asst sports editor Beau Wallace finished the fast break with a lay-up. 4 With 5:16 to play Asheville pushed the lead back to five Liberty University's men's basketball team tost its on a Billy Allen lay-up. fourth straight game Tuesday night, falling to the con The Flames tried to get back in the game as Hockey whips Va. Tech 10-8 ference's first place team, UNC Asheville, 59-52. The Chris Caldwell (8 points) hit a pull-upjumper and cut game attracted a crowd of 2,519. the lead to three with 4:47 to play. Still trailing by three By Jinni Clifton, reporter tion of three goals. Both Head loss for LU. Josh Smith and Roger The Flames lost more than the game. Just over four with 2:35 remaining the, Bulldog's Allan Lovett tip- Coach Paul Bloomfleld and Cap Turner scored the only two goals minutes into the game, Asheville's T Adam Earnhardt dunked a desperation three. The Roanoke Civic Center tain John Shubert were pleased forLU. came down hard on the Flames Maurice Watkins, as The Flames argued that the shot clock went off erupted with cheers and the with the victory, especially consid Both Chris Lowes and Ben Wil Watkins attempted to draw the charge. Watkins before the dunk, and the shot never touched the rim so sounds of fists beating up against ering the way the team came son were ejected from Saturday's injured his leg and was tost for the game. it should be a violation and the basket waved off. "No the glass this past Friday, as the together in the third period. game, damaging LU's lineup. "They left it on the floor. They beat this team by 10 question in my mind. The ball hit the white part of the Liberty Flames Hockey team After reflecting on the game, Bloomfleld's expressions from the field. I thought we just got a bad shake backboard so there is no way it could have hit the rim. defeated the Virginia Tech team by Bloomfleld said, "In the third explained his frustration with the tonight. Those things do happen and even through all It was at a crucial time...the effort almost overrode all of the score of 10-8. period, we corrected our mistakes, penalty calls that were made. "It that, they hung In there right until the end," Flames that," Hankinson said. Tech scored the first of nine and played good hockey." was the worst officiated game. I Head Coach Mel Hankinson said. The basket stood, and Asheville took a ftve-polnt goals that were scored in the first According to Shubert, the team was very disappointed with the The already undermanned Flames, who could ill lead, and the Flames would never get any closer. With period, but LU's Josh Smith and was confident coming into the calls." He continued to say that afford to lose another player, much less one of their 1:25 to go, the Flames had a chance to cut the lead Jeff Lowes quickly responded, put game, after last weekend's big win though the calls were unfair, and leading scorers, picked up their Intensity and held a back to three, but Rob Attaway missed a jumper and ting two goals each on the board. overUNC. Though Shubert was the losses of Lowes and Wilson lead for much of the first half. Nathan Day led the way Nathan Day's tip was no good. Asheville's Andre Smith John Shubert and Tim Fus each pleased with the entire team's per hurt them, the team as a whole with 10 first half points on 5-7 shooting. It appeared hit two free throws on the ensuing possession to give contributed a goal during the sec formance, freshman Ben Wilson played strong from the bench. the Flames would trail by six at the half, but Beau Wal the Bulldogs a 7-polnt advantage and the win. ond period of play, making the stood out with his three goals in Josh Smith also felt the calls lace hit a three-pointer at the buzzer, his first of three Hankinson said the loss ofWatkins hurt the team in score 7-6 Va Tech going into the the third. "He stepped up when were one-sided. on the night cutting the Bulldog's lead to three going three aspects. "Mo (Watkins) is determined. He said (to third period. the team needed him the most, it "We tried hard, but the refs hurt into the half. Hankinson) 'I have a reputation for being an excellent Though the first two periods shows his character and how us," Smith said. He continued to •# The second half stayed close as well. Although the defensive player, and I will reestablish myself tonight' provided the high scores, accord excellent of a player he is." say how he feels LU has a stronger flames did not shoot the ball well (10-33), their tenacity Secondly he is always such a threat and that permitted ing to John Shubert it was "the Saturday's game also began team, and he looks forward to the paid off. The Flames outscored Asheville 13-5 on sec them to key on Chris. Thirdly, if you are looking for character in the third period," that quickly with a score by Josh next match against Tech. ond chance points and out-rebounded the Bulldogs someone to get a big bucket late In the game, he's one gave LU the win. LU took advan Smith, but due to numerous Liberty will play its next home 38-30 in the game. Unfortunately for the Flames, none of the guys that can deliver." tage of Tech's mishaps, allowing unnecessary penalty calls, the game against Maryland at 11 p.m. ofjthe breaks went their way. Asheville converted 22-29 The loss dropped the Flames to 8-9 overall and 1 -5 Josh Smith to score one goal, game turned into a fierce competi at the Roanoke Civic Center on Fri free throws on the night while the Flames were 4-10. in the conference, while Asheville improved to 11 -7 along with Ben Wilson's contribu tion, leaving the final score as a 2-3 day. Midway through the second half the Flames cut the overall and 5-0 in the Big South. Liberty club roller hockey gets underway /^>i 1 The Liberty • down with whistles because might say, a more aesthetical this past week and antici By Chris Humphreys, reporter no icing or offside calls are ly pleasing nature, due to its pates playing its first game in enforced. The most significant lack of brute force. But it is the Lynchburg area sometime John Bendever plays roller difference between ice and the game's accessibility that before spring break. It is hockey "for the love of the roller hockey is the ice. is boosting the growing popu expecting to play 11 games game." This spring he hopes The playing surface makes larity of roller hockey. this year and seven of those his enthusiasm for the sport unampion a significant difference in the Despite rooler hockey's rel games will be played at Rising that he loves spreads accessibility of the game to atively recent surge in popu Star In Roanoke. throughout Liberty those wishing to participate. larity, the team's coach, Liberty's club team cur University's campus. The cost and limited amount Jason Rice, knows the sport rently consists of 14 players, Roller hockey may not be of ice time, particularly in well. Rice, a Liberty student, but would like to add to that as well known as other spring warm climates, can create has considerable experience total. Bendever encourages sports — such as baseball — headaches for those seeking in coaching roller hockey Interested students to contact but according to Bendever, it to compete in ice hockey. teams. He coached a team to him at ext. 3839. No experi Is one of the fastest growing . However, roller hockey a championship in the Big ence is necessary, according sports in the country. should not be viewed simply One National Tournament. to Bendever, but players are The game itself is similar to as a cheaper alternative to ice The team has high expecta responsible for providing for Ice hockey with a few notable hockey. The sport does boast tions for its inaugural season their own equipment and a exceptions. In the roller hock serious competition and dedi and hopes that it receive its small club fee. ey there is no checking and cated athletes as well as a classmate's support. the game does not get bogged quicker tempo and as some The team began practicing Men's basketball: i_u talis to Radford Continued from page 1 Radford would open up the second half with 26 points with 2:51 to play. The Flames (1-5 six unanswered points to take a 14-point lead. BSC) would score 13 of the final 20 points to cut by Williams and Hornbuckle. Radford would The Flames meanwhile were discoveringjust the final margin to 20.. hold on for a 39-31 half-time lead. The first half how bad a night it would be. After shooting 6-13 "On a positive note, I thought I thought that was almost unbelievable. The second half I from the foul line in the first half, they hit just 7- freshmen Philip Ward really sparkled," Hankin thought we really broke down. We were using 23 in the second—36 percent for the game. son said. such obscure rotations. Our whole offensive sys Radford continued to knock down their shots While Ward struggled from the foul line, he tem that we have been working on for four finishing with 9 three-pointers on the night The finished with 8 points, 5 rebounds and 3 blocks. TIME TO PICK UP A COPY. months Is all out of time," Hankinson said. Highlanders (5-2 BSC) built their biggest lead of Hot Deal'. CLASSIC SAMPLER Classifieds $ Business Hours: Rates: Attention Getters 2.99 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Bold 1st line .n/c Includes portions of Homestyle Lisagna, Open/Commercial Fettuccim Alfredo & Spaghetti with Meat Sauce. 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Radford's Mike Hornbuckle lofted an portPlaying in their first game without alley-oop from nears half-court to Jaso n Maurice Watkins, the Flames surprised Williams who flew above two Flames for brooke HerrmanJn ^ Radford earlyJANUAR. With 5:32 to playY in firs30t , 200the dunk1. William • s hunPAGg on thEe ri m an1d0 half the game was tied at 22. However, was called for technical. It was the fifth Radford would go on a 17-9 run to close time this season Williams was given a out the half. technical for hanging on the rim. New York: a The Highlanders picked up right were Radford upped the lead to five with they left off in the second on their way to a 13:41 to play thanks to a trio of three- "Giant failure" 77-57 victory. "The first half was an inter pointers. Chris Caldwell cut the High After boasting all week that esting half because it showed if we had landers lead to 15-14 with a three-pointer the Giants couldn't move on two or three guys that we're out it would at the 12:00 minute mark. their league-leading unit, Ray be a great game. 1 thought the second half The game went back and forth until Lewis and the Ravens did what was more of our collapse, but I don't want the 5:25 mark as Radford went on an 8-0 they said they would, beating to take anything away from them. They run highlighted by three-pointers. JOHN FISHER New York 84-7 for their first have a terrific amount of weapons," COAST-to-COAST — Beau Wallace, the Flames point guard, drives past two Radford Super Bowl victory. Flames Coach Mel Hankinson said. Please See BASKETBALL page 9 defenders in the Flames 77-57 loss on Saturday night. It was the first time succes sive kickoffs were run back for TDs in a Super Bowl and made for three consecutive plays on Lady Flames come from behind to which the teams reached the Ceremony end zone. All I can say is pathetic. I knock off Radford in last minutes mean I picked the Giants to beat the Ravens 10-7, but the battle By Justin Ridge, reporter honors of the defenses was only alive until New York's died late in the The Lady Flames used a 16-4 run in the final eight minutes to game. defeat Radford University 36-32 I just don't understand where Saturday night in the Vines the team went that was sup Center. Sophomore forward athletes posed to show up and play the Michelle Fricke led the Lady Baltimore Ravens in Tampa, but Flames with nine points and The first football award banquet it certainly wasn't the Giants freshman forward Kristina honors this season's top performers team we saw in Florida. Palaimaite added seven points in By Robin Williams, reporter The Baltimore defense shut a game that featured ugly shots On January 20th, the Flame's football team down Kerry Collins and any and physical play. Radford dictated the tempo in held their first award banquet at Lynchburg's move he tried to make. His the first half, holding the Lady Radisson Hotel. Though it was far from the countless interceptions and Flames to a record-low eight presidential inauguration, the award ceremony multiple sacks were nothing for points for the half. The old record was the first ever in the team's history. us Giants fans to smile about. for the Lady Flames for the fewest Family and friends of the players attended the Baltimore limited the Giants to a points scored in a half was set awards banquet, as did over 25 of Head Coach single touchdown and that came back in 1989 when Liberty scored Ken Karcher's new recruits. on a kickoff return against the 10 points against Richmond. At the opening of the banquet, Jason Wells, special teams unit. It seemed Liberty shot a horrendous 13 - Ben Rogers, Gavin Kralik and Randall State were recognized for being named to the I-AA almost as though the Giants percent from the field in the first half. Radford did not fare much Independent All-Star team. Sophomore kicker. didn't show. better, shooting 18 percent. Both Jay Kelley, was also recognized for being named As 1 sat with my friends at teams ended up shooting 26 per to the Verizon Academic All-District Football Coach Pastors, house all 1 could cent for the game. Team. hear were the yells and screams With eight minutes to go, After the honorees received their awards, Dr. from the disappointed New York Radford led the game 28-19. After Borek addressed the crowd. Other guest speak fans blending in with my own. that point in the game, Liberty ers included athletic director Kim Graham and After a disgusting perform heated up and took over. 'We kept Coach Karcher. The speakers shared their desire ance from the defense, the our heads up and kept shooting," for seeing the Flames' football team one day becoming a member of a I-A conference. offense certainly didn't make up Michelle Fricke said. "We were Special awards given at the banquet included for the loss. four for 13 on lay-ups in the first half. In the second half we kept the Most Valuable Player, the Academic Award It was almost as though no shooting and we made those lay- JOHN FISHER and the Luke 2:52 award. Junior quarterback one in New York could catch a ups." ALL BY MYSELF — Liberty freshman Monique Leonard goes up for the Biff Parson received the MVP award and Kelley football. The amount of times received the academic award. Senior linebacker Momentum swung back to wide open shot in last week's game against Radford. that the ball kept slipping out of Liberty's favor when Irene Sloof Jerome Wicker received the team's highest the Giants fingers was ridicu hit a three -point shot with 1:25 In a game with both teams so hard," Fricke said. "We just award, the Luke 2:52 award. lous. And let's not even discuss remaining. That three gave Liberty shooting poorly, Coach Green said had to keep the faith that things The team's 17 seniors received letterman jack interceptions. the lead, its first of the game. the Lady Flames felt their frustra would come together and we kept ets along with their home jerseys. working hard." "The banquet was good for the seniors. It The Ravens tied a Super Bowl Liberty Head Coach Carey tion mount mid-way through the first half. "We missed six lay-ups Earlier in the week, the Lady honored what the seniors put out during their record with their four intercep Green said Radford's defense frustrated the Lady Flames for in the first half and that was Flames kept their winning ways time at Liberty," said team captain and defensive tions. The team set another record most of the game. "I give them when we were really feeling frus going, defeating host High Point tackle Daryl (Sugabear) Cherry. late in the third quarter with most (Radford) the credit," Green said. trated," Green said. University 61-48. Mary Beth "The banquet added a family atmosphere. It punts in a Super Bowl being 16.1 "Obviously, the tempo upset us The Lady Flames reached Feenstra led the way for the Lady was a time for coaches and underclassmen to mean come on already. and we had to understand that in down deep to pull out the victory. Flames with her first career dou honor seniors and officially recognize players Then of course how could I the first half we took shots that Fricke said team unity won the ble-double, 12 points and 10 who were awarded high honors," said Cherry. leave out the MVP, Ravens Ray were typically good shots for us. game for the Lady Flames. "A lot rebounds. Michelle Fricke Coach Karcher said the banquet will be held added 10 points and grabbed a Lewis. He is known in smaller cir But in game management they of us were praying the whole every year to honor the team's award recipients game and we had been working game high 11 rebounds. cles as Ray "killed them" Lewis. were bad shots." and graduating seniors. My boyfriend brought up a great point that this time last year Lewis was involved in a murder trial and now here he played in Super Bowl XXXV. All charges Track soars at Arkansas, struggles at CNU were dropped and not only did he get a small pointless discipline, he Wildrick led the Liberty contingent Newport Indoor Classic in Newport News, only Individual winners. Hoare finished was rewarded with the priviledge By Devon Parks, asst sport editor with a first place flnish in the pole vault. Va. the 5,000-meter run in 18:15.04, while of being able to play in the Super Wildrick cleared 13-1/4 tying April Clouds loomed over the Flames at Robertson won the pole vault at 11 -6. Bowl. It was a weekend of highs and lows as Steiner of Arkansas on actual height, but CNU's new indoor track facility, as the Pollard edged the compeUtion in the 400- It amazes me that any normal the Flames track and Held team compet took the victory on misses. team was only able to secure seven first meter run with a time of 1:00.25. place finishes in a meet that was pre The women's 4x400-meter relay team Joe would be doing jail time right ed In two different venues in two differ Sagan took fourth place in the 3,000- meter run, finishing with a time of dominately made up of Division II and 111 of Christina Schlesinger, KaUe Butler, now, but athletes don't follow the ent states. The majority of the highs came as 9:52.18. schools. Da'Nelle DeKrey and Kodi Pollard, sur same rules. There always seems four athletes-Michael Decker, Bruce "Heather smashed a 13 year old 'They had a beautiful facility, but the prised the crowd and the team from to be exceptions for athletes. It's Kite, Heather Sagan and Andrea school record and Andrea set a new combination of the lost training over Hampton University with a victory, liter good to know that never happens Wildrick, Hew to the University of indoor school record," Tolsma said. Christmas break and the lack of atmos ally, at the line. The Dady Flames fin here at Liberty. But thai is a Arkansas. The crew participated in the Finishing fifth, Decker crossed the phere made it seem more like a prac ished with a time of 4:05.09, just edging whole other column for another Razorback Invitational, a national cal line in 47.30 in the 400-meter dash, tice," Tolsma said. HU. who finished second at 4:05.12. week. In conclusion Super Bowl iber, high pressure meet. while Kite finished sixth in the 5,000- Chad Wilson and Ramsey Moore led Despite the sub-par performance, the injury-stricken Flames also recorded XXXV was a let down, and even 'They were pumped," Head Coach meter run with a time of 14:38.64. Kite's the way for the Flames at CNU. Wilson won with a 400-meter run in 50,47, four-second place finishes, as well as the $3 million commercials Brant Tolsma said. 'They were facing time was just six seconds oil" the current some really tough schools — Arkansas, school record. while Moore cleared 14-6 to win the pole four-third place finishes. weren't what they normally are. Stanford, South Carolina." While the small group of competitors vault. Wilson also grabbed the win in the The Flames will travel VMI this week So 1 will close simply by saying, The crew achieved success, despite was establishing Liberty as an up and long jump with a leap of 24-3. for the VMI Winter Relays. Friday's "take me out to the ball game." the high level of competition, recording coming Division I track power, the rest of On the women's side, Tracy Hoare, Liz events start at 5 p.m. CompeUtion finishes from Hist to sixth. the team competed in the Christopher Robertson and Kodi Pollard were the resumes at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday.