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04-05-2000 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 17, Issue 19)
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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 1999 -- 2000 by an authorized administrator of Scholars Crossing. For more information, please contact [email protected]. LIBERTY UNIVERSITY - LYNCHBURG • VOL, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2000 io"Geraldno INSIDE It's Garet vs. Roy Live"set for • SOFTBALL SUFFERS The Lady Flames survive a rough weekend Largest voter turnout ever sends Vines April 13 at the Virginia Tech tournament. See page Robinson, Simmons to Tuesday run-off Audience open to 10. By Chris Edwards, editor in chief The second vote is scheduled for April the public; students • MORE 11 from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m in DeMoss NEWSBOYS And then there were two. Hall. Campaign organizers hope to have can ask questions If you Garet Robinson and Roy Simmons a debate on Monday night missed will runoff for the office of student body After the announcement Robinson By Chris Edwards, editor in chief Saturday's president Tuesday, after the largest said he was pleased with his victory. show, voter turnout ever failed to distinguish a "I think we were able to get out and Liberty University is scheduled to cheek out our concert photo victor. represent the students and the students host Geraldo Rivera and his CNBC spread from the Airdome tour. Robinson took 662 votes (41.3 per spoke," Robinson said. show "Geraldo Live" on Thursday, April 13 in the Vines Center. See page 2. PHOTOS BY MATT HJEMBO cent) to Simmons' 599 (37.4 percent), a Simmons said he was ready for ONE MORE NIGHT — SGA Presidential four percent margin. Mark Murrell had another week. LU Chancellor Dr. Jerry Falwell said • NEED TO candidates Garet Robinson (left) and Roy 263 votes (16.4 percent) and Tim Hel- "We're happy we got this far. Our show producers were on campus Mon RELAX? Simmons are captured by the camera at man had 108 votes (6.7 percent). campaign committee of 18 people has day to confirm the accommodations Llfel the election announcement. Robinson Election rules state that a candidate been working hard. We are going to go for the show, which airs from 9-10 explores the bested Simmons by four percent in must win by 15 percent if the vote home and get some sleep," Simmons p.m. on the cable network. benefits of Tuesday's four-way contest. includes more than two candidates. said. In addition to Falwell, the show is alternative tentatively scheduled to feature the stress relief Rev. Al Sharpton, Harvard law profes and relax Jones and Cooper ready after unopposed wins sor Alan Dershowltz and the Rev. ation tech Jesse Jackson as its guests. niques. See By Mciinda Renting, copy editor last year's election. Doors will open at 8 p.m. Admission page 6. Jones was a hall senator for is free and open to the public. Audi Now that the candidates have fin two years on Dorm 5-1, a member ence members will be able to ask ques V REAL ISSUES, PLEASE Bill ished passing out stickers, shaking of the executive class officers tions and make comments during the Murray asks the SGA candidates hands and the final ballots have been committee for two years, a mem show. where the real Issues are in his tallied, the two uncontested candi ber of the campus concerns com Falwell and MSNBC spokesperson Opinion column. See page 5. dates for Student Government are mittee and the vice president of Angela Caiman could not confirm all now ready to officially take office. his freshman and sophomore details on the show at press time. Sophomore Clark Jones, a busi class. Caiman said the show's topic would ness major from Greensboro, N.C., While In office, Jones said he likely revolve around religion and poli captured the office of vice president of would like to, "continue with tics, with Falwell and Sharpton as the student services with 1079 votes, Chris Stewart's theme of "Power, focus. 67.3 percent of the total 1601 cast Prestige, Professionalism" and Falwell has been a regular guest on Jones'vote total was the most ever keep senate strong and an influ the cable show in recent months, often for any one candidate in an SGA elec ential body at the university. appearing about once per week. tion. Current executive vice president MATT HJEMBO Caiman said more information will 0U1& TEAMMATES — Clark Jones (left) and Nathan Michael KosUew set the old mark in Please see JONES, page 3 be released about the live Liberty show Cooper talk after Tuesday's election announcement as It became available later in the > WEDNESDAY week. Sunny. High 59, Low 41.
• THURSDAY Liberty loves disco Partly cloudy. High 75, Low 47. Newsboys rock Saturday night show
By Angela Nelson, reporter Inside the dome, the stage sits directly • FRIDAY in the center. The audience can then Partly cloudy. The large, inflatable dome went black, stand on all sides to see the band. There High 73, Low 51. and the audience paused in silence, only are a few chairs set up near the back, but to erupt in applause moments later as the majority of the dome is standing the five Newsboys ran onto the stage. The room only and holds about 4,000 people. band came complete with Australian "The dome Is the most fun for a band > SATURDAY accents and plenty of stage makeup to play in because no, one is further than Showers. when the "Love Liberty Disco" concert 70 feet from the stage. I can see every High 64, Low 43. tour made a stop Saturday night in the one," Newsboys bass player Phil Joel 71 Marriott parking lot at LU. said. "It's also the best venue for a con The Australian band performed in its cert goer. By the end of the night, we SUNDAY own traveling dome for several thousand want people to go away re-focused on Partly cloudy. Liberty students and people from the God." High 57, Low 48 surrounding areas. Beanbag, another band from Aus The dome actually operates on a tralia, opened the night with music that leapfrog-type basis. There are two drummer Phil Usher described as "heavy
domes so while the band performs in groove." MATT HJEMBO one, the other is being set up at the next LET ME HEAR YOU SCREAM — Drummer Duncan Phillips (left) and lead singer Peter location. ABOUT Please see NEWSBOYS, page 2 Furler (right) beckon the crowd after the duo took a trip on the rotating drum set. • A FIESTA The Spanish Club will host a fundraislng party on Friday, April 14. Cost Is $3. Meet Olasky calls for support of Dr. Laura In front of the bookstore at 4:30 By Jessica Miller, assistant editor basically biblically teaching," Olasky said. "But she p.m. For more Information, call misses a lot, of course, not understanding grace, not ext 4050 or (804) 316-9818. It's time for minorities to unite to fight secular liberal understanding about Christ,... but she's come a long • LU AT THE RACES Frank's Place ism according to Dr. Marvin Olasky. way." Auto Parts presents the Liberty But the group Olasky is speaking of is not your typi According to Olasky, Schlessinger has recently come University 2000 Millennium cal class of minorities. under bigger attacks from such groups as the Gay and Race. Saturday, April 15 at 6 It's conservative Christians, Muslims and Jews under Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) because p.m. at the South Boston attack from secular liberals in the Journalistic and politi of a contract she signed with Paramount Pictures for a Speedway In South Boston, Va. cal arenas. syndicated television talk show to air this fall. The show Discount tickets are $8 for the "We need to ally with people trying to state biblical would allow her to reach an even larger audience. LU family. Special Liberty events principles under duress," Olasky, ajournalism profes Olasky called for Christians to reach across religious will be held throughout the sor at The University of Texas- Austin, said. differences to support Schlessinger in the common goal evening. LU is a co-sponsor of the Olasky, who is also the editor of the Christian news of an anti-gay agenda. Frank's Place Racing Pontlac of magazine "World," and an informal policy advisor to "Gay activist bigotry goes only one way.... They want Scott Worley. Republican presidential candidate Texas Gov. George W. to be able to speak freely what they believe, but want to For more Information, contact Bush, addressed the student body during the March 29 stop others from doing the same," Olasky said. "So, we FPR racing at (804) 767-2279 or convocation. The speech was part of the two day annual can expose that hypocrisy by supporting those coming (800) 572-2303. Liberty lecture series, hosted this year by the Depart under attack." ment of Communication Studies. Olasky also called for Christians to build an individ • RMWC PRESENTATION In his convocation address, Olasky cited the example ual "alliance with God" to combat the personal rejection Honourable Sheikh Hasina, of conservative radio talk show host Dr. Laura Sch- from society that accompanies a firm stand for biblical Prime Minister of Bangladesh, lesslnger, an Orthodox Jew, to illustrate his call for principles. will receive the Pearl S. Buck unity. Schlessinger has encountered extensive criticism "We are in an enormous struggle here," Olasky said.
award in the Smith Auditorium MATT HJEMBO from homosexual activists for her candid comments "Ii'we expect things to go smoothly, we are going to live April 15 at 4:30 p.m. denouncing homosexuality. CALL TO ACTION —University of Texas-Austin professor Dr...... Marvin Olasky addresses the Liberty faculty March 28. "She's trying to develop, promote and proclaim a lot of Please see OLASKY, page 4 APRIL 5, 2000 Page 2, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION Newsboys: Continued from page 1
"We've never done this before because they don't have stuff like this In Australia. Meeting people after the show makes our job Interesting," Usher said. After Beanbag performed, Sonic Flood members led the audience In praise and worship music. Finally, the awaited moment came as the Newsboys ran on stage and opened with their hit single "Shine." One of the concert's highlights featured an anticipated drum ciio. Lead singer Peter Furler Jf Ined drummer Duncan Phillips o I a revolving drum platform, v nch rose about 10 feet In the air cuid then turned sideways while ABOVE — Newsboys drummer rotating on an angle. Duncan Phillips and lead singer "The drum thing was really cool," freshman Keith Williams Peter Furler rock the rotating said after the concert. "And the drum set during the show. LEFT — firsthand rocked." Lead guitarist Jody Davis wailed on After the concert, members of the audience with special passes his guitar during the show. RIGHT waited to meet and greet the band — Furler begins the show with a members. "The Newsboys are an exem tribute to disco, Newsboys' style. plary group. They really glorify BELOW — Furler prepares to God," graduate student Matt hijack the key Arnold said. "1 thought It was great. I defi boards from regu nitely thought I was more Into It," lar Jeff senior Angel Blankenshlp said. In an Interview before the con Frankenstein (on cert, Furler said, "Following keys). Christ Is Just the start. It's Impor tant to encourage the audience in their walk with Christ You can have gold records, alrdomes, etc., but without the Holy Spirit, It's just full of hot air."
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Got o dating nightmare of your own? Tell us about it — and read what others have experienced — at www.Zondervan.comlDating 8 .:°! ' vl" APRIL 5, 2000 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page 3 Lounge construction moving on schedule By Kristin Ruckel, reporter 1 nalupdate Many students enjoy living on the circle but From Champion resources face a distance dilemma when it comes to visiting By D.J. Wright the computer lab or David's Place. This problem will soon be solved through a new student lounge located In Dorm 13. Con struction has begun on the lounge and Is pro jected to be completed by the end of this semes Flag amendment defeated ter. T am glad to hear that they are building this in Senate for another year near the circle. It will be so convenient," student The Senate narrowly defeated a proposed constitutional Joy Bennett said. amendment on flag desecration on Wednesday. The 63-37 Mark Hlne, LU vice president of student vote, four short of the two-thirds majority needed, put to rest affairs, reported that progress has been made on for another year an Issue that has been a top agenda Item since the building. Workers have removed the old car JOHN FISHER Republicans took control of Congress In 1995. pet, cleared out the old ceiling and constructed PORA NEW PLACE - Two Liberty maintenance workers worit on the interior of the new student lounge. Constitutional amendments also must be ratified by three- the petitions. Some ln-house work Is being done quarters of state legislatures, a near certainty because 49 by the LU maintenance service. area will be equipped with picnic tables and grills LaHaye is a member of the board of trustees at states have passed resolutions urging Congress to send them a The lounge will be divided Into two divisions. for the student's enjoyment LU and the president of Concerned Women of flag amendment. One of the divisions will include a large-screen Another bonus, which was requested by the America. Dr. Tim LaHaye is a co-author of the Supporters have failed to overcome free speech concerns In television. Both rooms will have over-stuffed students, is a four computer workstation. The best-selling "Left Behind" series. the Senate. couches and chairs and the over-all atmosphere location of the workstation will be in the hallway This donation could have gone to many will resemble that of David's Place. that leads to the MISO office. other projects at Liberty," Hine said. This The new lounge will come complete with a The lounge is the product of a generous gift makes an impact on the students directly and NBC's 'God' is dead new picnic area outside of the lounge. This picnic from Drs. Tim and Beverly LaHaye. Dr. Beverly we sure appreciate that." NBC decided to cancel the controversial animated com edy ."God, the Devil, and Bob." The ratings-challenged show drew upbeat reviews from some critics, but attracted fire from several religious groups, Including the Rev. Jerry Fal- Four Liberty faculty published Jones: well and the American Family Association. Continued from page 1 ator for three terms and served as a Over 20 NBC affiliates refused to air the program. The By Stephanie James, reporter of the schools that did not use fil class officer council liaison. show only aired four times and the remaining nine episodes ters used the honor code instead. Junior Nathan Cooper, a double As executive vice president, will not be aired any time soon. Four LU faculty members "I was surprised that most major In prelaw and business/eco Cooper said, "We (Cooper and his have written works for Christian libraries did not have filters," Sul nomics from Richmond, Va., won cabinet) want to promote unity audiences that have now been livan said. Sullivan said she the office of executive vice president among the senators." Man swings child at police published. believes that the reason some col with 982 votes (61 percent). Cooper said that he and his cabi Liberty librarian Mike Cobb's leges do not use a filter is because Cooper has been the president of net are working on a "template for officers after confrontation article "Why Filter" was pub they are unable to afford it the Conservative Leaders of America the Internet where students can In Little Rock, Ark, a man killed his one and a half year- lished In January's issue of "The Librarian Rachel Schwedt and and as ajustlce of the SGA sludent voice their comments or concerns or old son by slamming him to the pavement Friday, then Christian Librarian, A Journal of education professor Janice A. court He has also been at. GG A sen write their own legislation." swung the limp body at officers as they tried to arrest him. the Association of Christian Delong, co-wrote a new book, Eugene Hulum, 25, was taken to the state hospital for a Librarians." "Contemporary Christian psychiatric evaluation. No Immediate charges were filed. Librarian Diane Sullivan's sur Authors," which focuses on Witnesses told police that Hulum left his apartment with vey on schools who use Internet Christian authors and their work. MINDBOGGLE the child In his arms and smashed him to the ground in the filters also appears in the Journal. In their book they give a list of m parking lot. "The Christian Librarian, A recommended Christian authors. any game of your With the body slung over his shoulder, he was confronted Journal of the Association of They interviewed 68 Christian fic PLAY by three police officers. Hulum swung the child's body at Christian Librarians," which tion writers and asked about the officers, hitting one in the head with It, before being comes out three times a year and information on their back m choice FREE with this wrestled to the ground. Is sent to Christian libraries, has grounds. They included a list of a theme with each issue. The arti everything they had written and coupon. cles that are accepted for publica provided a summary of at least MlNDBOGGLE Train rams school bus in tion are based on that theme. The one of their titles. Mindboggle Video Arcade January publication dealt with "We believe that many of these % Georgia, two killed the topic of Internet filtering. authors have Important things to River Ridge Mall Two North Georgia children were killed and five others Sullivan conducted a survey to say to the body of Christ and they ($1 value, with coupon, limit one per person per day) injured after a school bus carrying elementary school stu find out which Christian school are following the pattern of Jesus Expires 5/31/00 dents was hit by a freight train. The accident occurred at libraries filtered their Internet by putting these into story form," 5= Sunday through Thursday Only the Georgia-Tennessee border In the town of Tennga. service. Sullivan found that of the Delong said. The CSX train that was headed from Cincinnati to 51 colleges she surveyed, 30 did The book is to be released in Tampa collided with the bus as it crossed the border and not use a filter. Seventy percent April. TIRE& then dragged the bus back into Georgia. AUTOMOTIVE According to Kathy Burns, a spokesman for CSX, no one on the train was injured. She called the crash "a terrible, Geraldo is coming! Read more next week KiEE terrible tragedy." Lynchburg's Complete Automotive Center
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Because that's what the Ski Tea Diet will do. ©1999 Page 4, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION APRIL 5, 2000 Liberty hires Mankin as new Olasky: Through the roof vice president of development Continued from page 1 By Angela Nelson, reporter students. our ltves in discontent." • Establishing endowment Dr. Steve Troxel, a communi Liberty recently appointed Brad funds to use for long-term stabil cation studies professor who Mankin as the new vice president ity and financial support of the attended Olasky's March 28 lec of development. university. ture to the faculty on the same Mankin'sjob includes increas Formerly, Mankin resided in topic, agreed with Olasky's mes ing levels of fund raising for the Jacksonville, Fla. with his wife sage. university by targeting founda and four children, where he "Our students need to pay tions and organizations to support served as the school board chair attention to Dr. Olasky's mes the school financially. He plans to man at Grace Christian Academy. sage," Troxel build and strengthen new and old His wife, Carol, teaches the fifth said. "Too Read Marvin relationships with financial bene grade at the academy there, and many of our Olasky's column factors. plans to Join him after the school students do on Dr. Laura at "A process of year. not realize www.world- developing last Mankin expressed a strong that a huge mag.com. ing relation commitment to the mission and number of To support Dr. ships with peo goals of Liberty. Laura, contact "I have a strong affinity for the people in Paramount via ple will lead to this country e-mail: televi- support for the Fahvell ministries," Mankin said. have it in [email protected] institution," "I am very grateful for Dr. Falwell's visions for the school. He is an their heads mount.com Mankin said. Mankin and hearts to According to individual who's taken difficult either Mankin, this new position is stands and is very well respected." destroy our faith or destroy us. expected to help the school in four Mankin has worked in both We need to learn everything we important areas: public and private institutions, and can about fighting back. It isn't a ° Maintaining and upgrading he speaks very highly of Liberty game any more... but too many of the university's current facilities. students in particular. our students treat life as though ° Enhancing the academic pro "Liberty graduates are very it were." MATT HJMEBO grams by meeting with the indi impressive. Not only are they well Olasky, now an elder at HANG TIME — A member of the Above and Beyond extreme team wows the convocation crowd Friday. The team vidual schools to find out what prepared academically, but the Redeemer Presbyterian Church, took over the Vines Center for its mid-morning performance. should be strengthened. things they stand for and the quali knows firsthand about spiritual ° Seeking additional funds to ties they have are ones organiza struggle. Raised as an Orthodox provide scholarship support to tions are seeking," Mankin said. • leu Olasky became an atheist at age 14 and Joined the Communist Party following his graduation from Yale University. But he couldn't escape one nagging Debate locks up NDT sweepstakes title — again question: what if there really is a By Angela Nelson, reporter ments of the season. nalists in the tournament. the year to determine the best two-per God? At the ADA National Tournament over "Novice Nationals was amazing son team on the debate circuit. Many From his work over the past Once again Liberty Debate came from spring break, Liberty debaters Rebekah because we went in not expecting to do universities, such as Emory, have only decade, it is apparent that Olasky behind to take the first place spot from Meador and Dave Cooper won the JV really well, but we ended up being the varsity teams and no JV or novice pro answered this recurring question Emory University in the National Debate division. In the varsity division, John dark horse," Gall said. grams. in the affirmative. The author of Tournament (NDT) rankings. Ross and Leah Frazier were semifinalists Despite Liberty's domination in the "In thinking about next year, our goal more than 400 Journal articles The NDT is the most prestigious of and novices Scott Jones and Kristen rankings, Emory's varsity team defeated is to increase our competitiveness at the and a dozen books of history and three debate organizations, including the MacNevin were runners-up in the novice Michigan State in the final round in the varsity level," O'Donnell said. "We want cultural analysis, he has empha American Debate Association (ADA) and division after losing to George Mason actual National Debate Tournament to get to the NDT and be competitive at sized two things in his writing and the Cross-Examination Debate Associa University in their final round. March 23-26. Liberty's team did not that tournament. Also, we want to and work over the past decade: the tion (CEDA). Liberty also increased its ranking's qualify to go to the final tournament this take a shot at winning the CEDA rank need for biblical journalism and As of the last NDT rankings release, points dramatically after the novices fin year. ings which we've never won." the need for biblical poverty fight Liberty was 10 points behind Emory, ished third with two teams in the semifi "Regionally, we are very competitive, CEDA ranks teams in a slightly differ ing. with faint hopes of catching the southern nals at Towson University's JV National but nationally we are Just starting to get ent manner than the ADA or the NDT. "We should find ways to show university before the end of the season. Tournament in the beginning of March. back to the level we were at three years Liberty has placed second in CEDA for the applicability of the Bible to "The team went through a mid-season While most of the team was at Tow- ago," O'Donnell said. the past three years. The team is still what we do. We should have a slump and really stepped up at the end son, the freshman recruits were debating O'Donnell explained that the rank waiting for the final ADA rankings to be great deal of discernment when and did what I thought was our best at Novice Nationals at Northwestern Uni ings objectively measure an entire released to find out If they will continue applying the Bible," Dr. William debating," coach Brett O'Donnell said. versity, a tournament designed for the squad's total standing in varsity, JV and the five-year streak of winning the ADA. Gribbin, dean of the School of Liberty excelled and received many best freshmen debaters in the country. novice divisions. Communications, said. point totals in the 70's in the last tourna John Ross and Laura Gall were semifi The NDT is the final tournament of "His background allows him to have credibility in the things he said during the two presentations I heard," Troxel said. 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Investment products «. not FDIC insure* mmiy lo|oi4ws vvaluluee and ...?££ K»nnkl ™ ^7^^ .'?«S?, 'r! ' »" »'• •»« •» «u»«nlMd. Page 5, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION APRIL 5, 2000 To look backward for a while is to refresh the eye, to restore it, and to render it more fit for its prime function of looking forward. lnion -Margaret Fairless Barber More worldview, please Dr. BUI Gribbin said it should be one of gation of 300,000 each week. Not too In addition to having quality convoca the benchmarks of my collegiate career, shabby for your ministry, I would say. tion speakers who can challenge our or why I came to a Christian college. Add to your list the readers of his occa worldvlews, we need to be more informed. ion He was right sional column in the Austin American- As Olasky pointed out, cursing Chris When Gribbin, LU's communications Statesman and his students at the Uni tians In the mainstream media has dean, introduced World versity of Texas-Austin become the accepted way of becoming magazine editor Dr. Mar and you have one influ cool. Elian Gonzalez: to be or vin Olasky as the convo ential man. We need to make a concentrated effort cation speaker, it was the Besides, there is this to break the bubble and learn about the first time I got to see a one guy — someone world outside. If we don't, I'm afraid four not to be a citizen Christian in my field with a last name like years might have passed us by. address the student Bush — who Olasky Personally, I have a mental fuzzy space The controversy surrounding Elian Gonzalez, the six year-old Cuban boy who body. advises on the bench about world events since I started here at survived a tragic escape to America last year, has relatives, governments and scores The only time in four mark policy for his little LU. I read the newspaper dally. I try to of Miami residents on edge. years. Hopefully, not the campaign for president keep up. It can be hard. And try relating As Elian's father, Juan Miguel Gonzalez, prepares tocom e to Miami toa n effort to only time for another four of the United States. to the Lynchburg community when you re-claim custody of his son, many in the area are preparing for what could become years. I would say Olasky would rather spend your 50 cents on real the mostexploslve situation since the riots in LA over the beating of Rodney King. It was also the first hrlsedwards brought one Influential news in USA Today than on a paper that While many would be hesitant to break the bond of a lather and son, Elian's time I sat in on a profes message. And it's has only 12 productive pages. Miami relatives are convinced that staying in America Is the boy's best hopes. They sional Journalist brought In to address about time we use our available Now that we have wired the dorms — point not only to the tact that Elian's mother died In her attempt tobring her child to some of the Journalism students. resources to become more Informed and yes\ those are cable Jacks on those freedom, butalso to the word's of Elian himself. The first time in four years. Hopefully, about items of true importance, topics nifty new boxes — let's get the limited Diane Sawyer, cc^host of ABC-TV's "Good Morning America," last week became not the only time for another four years. that challenge our Christian world view cable packages that David's Place can the first journalist to Interview the small boy. For two days, Sawyer played and talked Olasky was not the typical convocation from speakers other than mega-church bring in. Surely, the minds of LU stu with EUan and his Misimt relatives. And after viewing the footage, one thing is clear In speaker. He was not a youth pastor. He pastors or youth ministry gurus. dents are not rotting when they go to DP this otherwise cloudy situation—Elian is, fornow , quite content living In Miami, did not wear a lapel mike, hop down off Olasky addressed one of the major for some TV. Another reason Elian's relatives are lobbying so hard tokee p him state-side is the stage, walk across the floor to the stu topics facing Christians in a post-modern And I guarantee that students will pay because of the reportedly abusive phone conversations he has recently had with his dent body and crack 10 minutes of Jokes. culture — how we will stand with the the necessary amount, especially when father. According to the family, Elian's father has been telling him that his mother is He also did not pretend to preach a ser message of absolute truth and the love of ESPN is part of the package. Not that the still alive and living in Cuba—an attempt to sway the boy's opinion about moving mon after reading a lone verse and wan Christ He used some concrete examples total sports network has something to do back to Cuba. Such statements, according to various published reports, were most dering off on his own rabbit trail, just to — the shredding of Jerry Falwell and Pat with worldview, but even folks like Olasky likely made while the lather was in the presence of domineering Cuban officials. end with a dynamic invitation. Robertson by the McCain presidential watch a little baseball now and then. Still, If the United Stales decides togran t Elian citizenship, itwillhaveyet another Despite preconceived student notions campaign and the attack by gays and les Bottom line: we needed to be more problem on its hands. To the milltons of other illegal Immigrants currently living In about the potential of his address, he bians on Dr. Laura. informed. Let's make use of the resources America, the debate will then become, why should one Cuban refugee be extended may have been the most influential Did you hear the collective whisper we already have. And get more good rights that so many others are not? speaker we have seen in a while. With during the speech? The universal mum speakers from other disciplines In here World's circulation topping 100,000 and ble among students? What did John more than once in four years. an average of three readers per copy, McCain say? Dr. Laura who? What is this LU prof helps LFD obtain Olasky's sermons reach a hungry congre guy talking about? new pair of 'eyes' On March 28, Liberty University professor Bey Lowry officially presented the SGA elections lack some reality Lynchburg Fire rtepartment with two hew thermal imaging cameras. If you were able to make It through and after attending a so-called "town candidate likened to the $100,000 some The cameras, which sell for about $ 16,000 each, help firefighters as they are DeMoss Hall last week without being hall meeting" held with the candidates, schools annually provide their SGA), searching for victims in darkened, smoke-filled buildings. They make it possible for covered in SGA campaign stickers, it appears to me that all four presiden there is less money for the already exist those trapped in fires to be seen through the camera screen when they would other count yourself lucky. As the four presi tial hopefuls are ing and ever-increasing wise have been Invisible to those searching for them. dential hopefuls swung their campaigns either ill-informed financial commitments of the "fused to think that if my house caught fire I would have time to collect my pho into high gear, it was virtually impossi as to the current administration. tos, because they are very precious to rhe and are irreplaceable,'' Lowry said. "After a ble to go from class to class without billing agreement In essence, and as is true lot of research and contact with fire experts, I have learned that there is no time for being bombarded with election litera between the uni of any economic situation, that" ture. That literature, however, served versity and Mar when the cost of producing a After seeing an Installment of "Dateline'' where three children were killed in a fire another purpose besides publicizing the riott or they are service increases, the cost to in Georgia, Lowry began her crusade to do her part in making sure that never hap candidates—it spotlights a problem that simply unrealistic the consumer subsequently pens in Lynchburg. In fact, the two cameras presented lastTuesday were only the continues to plague the SGA. In their pledges to rises. Therefore, for every beginning for Lowry, as she would like to see all ei^ht of Lynchburg's fire depart Once the reader of the campaign fly "reform the sys new program added and for ments furnished with thistechnology. ers moves beyond the typical "I just want tem." Most of the every fee abolished, the cost if every there was an instance ofa "regular person" seeing aneedin the commu to serve you..." and the "I'm doinglng plans offered to each student for attend nity and working toward that end, this is it We salute Mrs. Lowry not only for the this for the good of the students...," he or regarding this Imurray ing Liberty will eventually work she's done on our behalf, but also for her efforts tobette r the entire Lynchburg she is presented with a litany of issues topic were vague and gave no considera increase. community. that the candidates vow to change or tion to how much money their plans However, none of the candidates improve. would cost the university, and subse made mention of perhaps instituting a . That list of issues covers everything quently, the students. general student fee with which they Quote of the week: from emergency phones on campus to Another area where a majority of the could acquire the necessary funds to Improving the quality of service and food candidates appear to have lost their attain the many goals they have for their "Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect; but I press on to at Marriott. What It seems some of the sense of reality was in the promises of presidential term. Instead, they peaked make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me hisown." candidates forgot, however, was the limi working toward the reduction or removal the students' Interest by mentioning -Philltpians3;12 tations of the office they were seeking of policies and fees that students cur programs they wished to establish, but, and the requirement of a practical plan rently face. From the removal of hous for the most part, failed to specifically of action for attaining those things ing fees during intensives, to the lower prove they had the resources to fund within their power to grasp. ing of the off-campus housing age such amenities. Take, for instance, the plans of the requirements and the enlarging of the Until the SGA candidates realize that presidential candidates regarding our already established SGA budget, the only when they acquire more money will ]> '.•ii"''i>:_ • Policies university dining services. Whether it's presidential candidates once again con they acquire more power, the organiza lV_/jl. A The Champion encourages commu the Implementation ofa debit system veyed a certain level of ignorance as to tion will continue to struggle In Its nity members to submit letters to the whereby students receive an end-of-the- the financial needs of the university. attempts to implement real changes at .1971 University Blvd. editor on any subject. Letters should semester refund for uneaten meals, or a Each time a fee is reduced or abol Liberty. So rather than creating fan Lynchburg, VA 24506 not exceed 400 words and must be re-tooling of the current system that ished, the university looses money. tasies about what the university could (804) 582-2124 typed and signed.The deadline is 6 would permit students to have various Likewise, for every student that moves be under their presidency, future SGA p.m. Wednesday. meal plan options, Marriott was one of off-campus, there Is $2,400 less pouring candidates should instead attempt to Faculty Adviser Deborah Huff Letters and columns that appear the many issues that found itself on into the university's coffers. And fur bring a realization to the students: you Ad Director Ethan McCracken are the opinion of the author solely, each of the candidate's platforms. thermore, when new expenditures are only get what you pay for; so If you want Business Mgr. 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PHOTOGRAPHY Portland, Ore. Old Dominion, Va.. Marion, Ohio Editor Matt Hjembo Member:'of Associated "" Asst Editor John Fisher Collegiate Press since 1989; All- "Meal plans and (low "Erase the blue dia '"'~""""^Z^ American 1991-92; First Class ering) the age for off- monds and make RESEARCH/DISTRIBUTION 1992-93 95 campus living." more student parking available." Manager Scott Romanoski „ ' J Mm Best All-Arouna, Asso- ^MW^ ADVERTISING ciation of Christian ^l|^ -Stefanie Dlnbeer, Jr. Production Manager Elaine Pecore Collegiate Media -Stephen Walker, Fr. Jacksonville, Fla. Windsor, Vt. Asst. Production Anthony Homer 1997-1998 Photos by Jessica Peterson APRIL 5, 2000 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page 6 picks of the week • 4/4. Band conceit • 4/6. Chamber Singers concert. The LU Concert Band, under the direction of Mr. Stephen The LU Chamber Singers, under the direction of Dr. Wayne Kerr, will present a concert of classical music. 7:30 p.m. Kompellen, will present their annual spring concert. 7:30 p.m. Schilling Center. Free. Thomas Road Baptist Church, Pate Chapel. Free. • 4/5. 'Celebrating the Twentieth Century.' • 4/11. Orchestra concert. Sweet Briar College presents artist Janet Lowery Gager as part The LU Orchestra, under the direction of Mrs. Sharon Kerr of the Community Concert Series. 1:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel. Lawrence, will present their spring concert 7:30 p.m. David's Free. Place. Free. Keeping the doctor away A guide to alternative health and medicine. ^s \ Alexander Technique provides stress relief for athletes, musicians and office workers regaining the movements and posf? w Effect the nerves. , Ortef By Cindy Siegmund, reporter tlons natural to the body. athletes, musiciai$sBjind even! fi Huszti suggests moving tS certain f0&?Tr1e<3 • si ic tjpppfnlrng for "If the back is free and wide and therapists. er keyboard from trie topdftfthe long perffldBHHjrOT' participating In hat do asthma suffers, ath lengthened, the body and muscles will Huszti said thaiTslngers often to the drawer. According to Huszti th*e athletlcsrbut Huszti believes It doesn't letes, actors, singers and sec function as God meant them to func believe they need a special position in Issue is tension versus ease. The body have to Se this way. Wretaries have in common? tion," said Huszti. order to sing the high notes, but actu is at ease If it is allowed to follow Its Huszti suggests a simple exercise for Surprisingly, they're all likely to bene Actor Fredrick Matthias Alexander ally they only stiffen their body, which natural curve. relaxing-, rejuvenating and dealing fit from a method of reducing tension (1869-1955), who struggled with makes it more difficult to hit the high "For the person who is using a com with sore muscles and back and neck and relieving aches and pains know as laryngitis while performing dramatic notes. puter look at the height of the com discomfort. Repeating the exercise on the Alexander Technique. readings, originated the Alexander Huszti even suggests that the puter keyboard on your desk. If as a daily basis will provide maximum In fact, the Alexander Technique can Technique. After doctors were unable Alexander Technique can also aid you're typing you have to bend your results. be applied to any activity from basic to help him, he attempted to find the asthma suffers with breathing by wrists in order to type then try to get The Alexander Technique is similar breathing to typing on a computer. cause of the problem. enabling them to have fuller deeper your computer keyboard lower so that to touch therapy In that it believes in Allen Huszti, professor of music at He discovered that his spine com breaths. you'll have a nice curve in the wrist. I putting hands on the body. Although Sweet Briar College, is a certified pressed his air passage when he Others profit from the technique as think the best thing is to pull out the massage therapists use a broad range Alexander teacher and an avid fan of raised his head slightly to speak dur well. drawer and put the keyboard in the of strengths of touch, Alexander the technique. The bumper sticker on ing performances, thus he was losing "Massage therapists and some doc drawer of the desk," Huszti said. teachers concentrate on gentle touch. his office door, which proclaims his resonance and causing his laryngi tors look at it (the Alexander Huszti believes that many chairs Huszti believes that the warmth "Gravity is no excuse," represents his tis. Technique) as a tool to help people can cause unneeded tension. He calls and energy that passes from a hand to passion for the technique. with carpal tunnel syndrome because a body allows tight muscles to loosen His passion for the technique is and relax. obvious. "When the Alexander teachers puts He spreads out his numerous books Lie on your back on a mat, padded j hands on a person it's the most deli on the Alexander Technique and Using the technique: table or carpeted floor. Place one to cate light touch because the idea is starts a lengthy discussion of the the body wants to go where the touch technique as he motions dynamically. one and a half inches of books under Concentrate on breathing slowly and is, whether It relaxes their muscles, Huszti uses the Alexander your head. Place your feet flat on the posture, or spine," he said. Technique in his voice and music floor with knees slightly bent. Legs should deeply but do not hyperventilate. The problem I think with our socie classes along with teaching special ty moving as fast as it moves... is we Alexander courses at Sweet Briar. He be parallel and vertical. Place the palms of your hands on your stomach. want the answer immediately and has also held workshops for organist we... 'tense' in our wanting them," guilds to instruct them in the tech Huszti added. "Why expend the ener nique. gy? You don't need to." Dr. Marilyn Gadomski, LU psychol Huszti suggest to his students that ogy professor and Madison Heights they watch people while they are Christian Church organist, participat drinking and eating soup. If the indi ed in a workshop Huszti gave for the vidual bends their body toward the local American Guild of Organists A soup they are causing their neck to chapter. constrict. This motion Is called pulling "The Alexander Technique of relax down (slouching) by Alexander teach ing the muscles was very helpful to •y ers. me on a Sunday morning when the According to Huszti the proper way rhythm of a piece I was playing Allow the body to relax. Let the gluteus Continue the exercise for 10 minutes. to eat soup or lift a cup to drink is to became a little Jerky. When I began to maximus muscles and the shoulders If the body lengthens to the point lift the food or drink higher rather remember the relaxation technique, than leaning forward. the rhythm suddenly smoothed as I relax. Allow the spine to lengthen and the where the books feel uncomfortable, Huszti considers the Alexander relaxed the muscles of my shoulders hips and shoulders to widen. slide them back a couple of Inches. Technique to be his current passion and arm," Gadomski said. Graphic by Anthony Homer along with singing opera. The goal of the Alexander Technique Photo by Michelle Warner The technique instructs individuals Is "accomplishing what you need to in how to position and use the body accomplish with only the amount of Since that time, the Alexander their arms and shoulders aren't being chairs "the devil's invention" because effectively without wasting unneces energy that you need to accomplish Technique has developed into an worked right as they're typing on the most chairs are designed to slope sary energy. it," Huszti said. entire course dealing with how to computer," Huszti said. backward. This encourages people to Huszti spent three years training for The theory behind the technique position and use the body most effec The arms will feel most comfortable slouch when they sit down. his certification and plans to become a suggests that children are born with tively. and use the least amount of energy if "The back of trie chair needs to be master Alexander teacher. the proper body posture and natural Although the Alexander Technique they are in their natural position. If slightly higher. This will encourage the Students Interested In finding out movements, but over time the body was originally developed to be used by wrists are consistently bent upward, body to sit up," Huszti said. more about the Alexander Technique positioning is negatively effected. The actors, it has evolved into a multi- as Is often the case during typing, the He suggests putting a pillow on the should check out the Web site at Alexander Technique focuses on activity technique used by numerous wrists will constrict and eventually back of a seat to raise the body. www. alexandertechnique. com. scottromanoski Stickers." us from the North, but I guess some "Follow Me To (name of church goes er on their bumpers. Ironic, isn't it. of these Southerners down here still here)." The Sunday after the Antl-vlo- Commonly, most of the bumper have sour grapes). Another reads One brave soul even has the lence Summit last semester, the stickers show off something politi "Heritage Not Hate" with Episcopal Church Insignia on the Thomas Road Baptist Church park Honking on cal. Confederate flags on each side. back of a car. ing lot had a large variety of stick I've seen a few shouting support Almost to the contrary, a bumper And, of course, in addition to (or ers. bumper stickers for George W. Bush and the sticker on a car recently parked in In place of bumper stickers) scores I never thought I'd see a pro- After much personal observation Republican Party, while others front of my dorm read: of cars on this campus have a metal choice and rainbow sticker any both on and off our fair campus, I express antagonistic feelings Discourage In-breading— fish proudly displayed on the back. where near that lot, much less found that this column is definitely toward abortion and gun Ban Country Music." One car even has Bible verses parked next to a car with pro-life in order. control. No comment. detailed around the whole thing. stickers and fish. I have a friend who had an older, Of particular note, I've Still, some have the idea Not only on campus, but Just In other places, I've seen stickers less than reliable car. She basically seen: "He's a Child, Not a of witnessing In mind. One, about everywhere In America, stick that advertise locations and estab kept the automobile together with Choice," and "Fight Crime- expressing either assur ers with college names appear In lishments of recreation and leisure, little sticky pieces of some paper Shoot Back," and "Be a ance of salvation or pre- many rear windows, Including my everything from Ocean City motels like substance known as bumper Hero, Save A Whale, Save a mlllennlal theology (proba car. to the road side "South of the stickers that advertised Just about Baby Go to Jail." bly both) that reads: Driving around town, I've seen Border" on Interstate 95 in South everything. Others show pride In "Warning- In Case of many of the same sentiments on Carolina. Besides holding older Jalopies native regions of the Rapture, This Car bumpers. One expressing disap Others seem less than reputable. together, bumper stickers advertise United States. One Will Be proval to the Idea of gun control But all-in-all, these stickers, ideologies and favorite places, while on-campus has a Unmanned." read "Guns Don't Kill People, I Kill along with vanity license plates (a others seem to have absolutely no mosquito saying Other religious People." (Yes, It was on the back of whole other column which may or point what so ever. "Send More stickers Include a pick up truck). I really didn't may not appear later) provide enter Around campus, there's a car Yankees — "If God Is Your want to do anything to upset this tainment for long boring drives. completely covered with these little They're Co-Pilot, Switch driver. After all, people are definitely guys. But one stands out from the Delicious." (A lit Seats" (some good Also, many cars in this town unique creatures. Look at the way rest. It reads "I Hate Bumper tie offensive to those of advice there) and sport the "God Save America" stick they express themselves. APRIL 5, 2000 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page 7 Home remedies save time, money by cutting out drug store visits usable. To apply the aloe from an aloe By Justin Ridge and Tara Williams "When I have a fever, I put a warm plant, simply break off a piece of leaf wash cloth on my head," freshman and apply the Juice to the sun-burned e various Illnesses that plague Laura Beth Spauldlng said. "I also area. a college campus cause an drink warm tea with lemon for a sore For Spauldlng, using a common X iInconveniencr e to most of every throat." cold-cream helps soothe that burning one. The Doctor's Book of Home feeling But, every once In a while the flu, Remedies" also suggests zinc lozenges, "I've found the best thing to use on stomach virus, cold or other such plenty of bed rest and even a positive sunburn is Noxzima because it stops malady can hinder even the healthiest attitude to help fight the cold. the burning and moisturizes your skin student. Drinking plenty of water and Juices to help alleviate peeling," Spauldlng While living at home, students have can replace vital fluids — nothing said. parents to care for them. beats a good old fashioned bowl of If a mild case of sun poisoning is Parents make sure their children of mom's homemade chicken noodle present, Spauldlng offers a unique any age eat right and stay In good soup. remedy. general health. "I eat some chicken soup and I "Applying meat tenderlzer directly to But away from home, students have sleep. My mom always made me drink your skin can help with sun poison to rely on their own knowledge of plenty of juices and water," freshman ing," Spauldlng said. home remedies and cures to combat Mary Haddaway said. For those dllligent or procrastinating Illness. Another common ailment for many students who stay up late studying Every person has experienced the people, especially in the upcoming and wake up with blood shot eyes, the common cold. This annoying virus has months. Is a painful sunburn. book suggests using a cold compress a way of just sticking around. With summer fast approaching, the on the eyes. Symptoms such as fever, coughing, temptation to lay out for a few hours If a roommate constantly snores, the sorethroats and headaches can keep can be enticing. doctors' book suggests that he or she any person in bed. But even those who can tan the should not sleep on the back, but the "Vitamin C works in the body as a darkest suffer from sunburn. side. JESSICA PETERSON scavenger, picking up all sorts of Some advice from "The Doctor's Kimberly Hall, a registered nurse STIRRING UP TO YOUR HEALTH — Samantha Murphy makes an elixcr to help combat com trash, including virus trash," Dr. Keith Book of Home Remedies" for relief of with Centra Heath, suggested some mon ailments from headaches to the common cold. W. Sehnert, of Trinity Health Care in sunburn Include soaking in a cool other useful home remedies to cure relief," Hall said. als to heal their common ailments. Minneapolis, Minn. said. bath, a cornstarch paste that is common aches and pains. If a headache has got you down, These can help fight off the common Dr. Sehnert is one of the many applied directly to the skin and even When you get a splinter, Hall sug Hall suggested, "Take a lime, cut it in cold or even defeat depression. authors who give simple home reme- apple and vegetable slices applied to gests reaching for the Scotch tape half and rub it on your forehead. The However, doctors urge that you read dies to just about any common ail the sunburned area to help cool and before resorting to tweezers or a nee throbbing will go away." up on the benefits as well as disad ment. soothe. dle. Also for a headache, one can vantages to the current fad of herbal This advice is given in his best sell "We are starting to see evidence in Simply put the Scotch tape over the squeeze the joint between the thumb medication. ing book, The Doctor's Book of Home medical literature that aloe vera may splinter, then pull It off. Scotch tape and index finger on the hand. Some home remedies could do more Remedies." really help wound healing," Dr. removes most splinters painlessly and This relieves pressure to the head » While the flu and cold season has Rodney Blasser, a dermatologist at the easily. Many people also now use natural harm than good. already passed this year, there are University of Nebraska College of "To get rid of a mosquito bite, try medicines, such as herbs and miner tips and remedies which remain Medicine, said. applying soap on the area for instant Students handle stress in some non-medical ways By Shontae Craig, reporter Since stress is both an ehto\ rrexfc:.: - as contemplative prayer), liotial and physical reaction 16 ;*T sometimes Worry a little which allows one to be to deep ife would be simple change, a positive attitude and about if I will get it done on prayer with God. Indeed If all of our needs lifestyle are vital to stress man* time Or not, but 1 know jt will "Be still and know that 1 am Lwere automatically satis agement work out In the end," Malcom God," Psalm 46:10 says fied. Assistant Professor of said. According to Coritempiative InJipealityV however, mariy: Nursing Lynne Sanders said Stress is the Way you Outreachu Ltd., you relax your obstacles, both personal and stress becomes physical or respond, physically and emo body in this technique. The environmental, prevent the emotional when situations or tionally to change, arid it can body tends to gather the strain Ideal state of constant peace, circumstances arise that one be either positive Or negative. and the tension that one and cause stress. can't handle. Many people perform best receives during their dally LU Psychology Department Sanders also said being real when under pressure because lives. Chairman Dr. Larry Nelson istic, taking a reasonable they can concentrate, focus Also, clear your mind of said stress is caused by exter amount of classes and exercis and reach peak efficiency. other thoughts, Ideas and nal and Internal pressure Indi ing will reduce stress. When the challenge has been Images, and concentrate on viduals place on themselves, Around campus, students met, tttey can relax and enjoy GodVlove and power. After : "^Stress can be life threaten use many techniques to handle their achievements. about 15 to 20 minutes, gently ing. It especially causes heart College stress. Stress becomes negative and quietly return to normal | problems," Nelson said. Freshman Carly Mason said when you can't relax after activities, asking God to Nelson suggested time man- she Uses two methods to meeting the challenge. remain with you. agenieht, eating properly and relieve stress. Other solutions Include The goal of centering prayer, getting as much rest as possi "Exercise helps me to quit avoiding minor Irritations that according to Contemplative: ble as ways to reduce stress. thinking about everything, tak cause stress, reducing the Outreach, Is to provide a gen When stressed, a student ing away my energy to think number of major Hie changes uine encounter with God in the roust begin by Identifying the and concentrate on other occurring at any time and stillness and quietness. situation In life that causes things," Mason said;; seeking the support of trusted "Prayer lets roe get it all out, tension. Sophomore Natalie Malcom iamUy, friends or counselors. by giving it to God helps me The student must recognize said stress comes from having Another helpful tool to relax and I feel more peaceful. too much on her plate. reduce stress is prayer. While Yet, it still takes a while to : Jsaat'A IVJCCRS the accompanying physical symptoms, such as headaches, Malcom's solution to stress praying, some have suggested totally be sane again. My JUST CffllUN' — Gretchen Stogner and Lindsee Mahnstrom relax after muscle tension, upset stom is to knock out the top priori a preparatory technique — numerous gray hairs still dealfing with the stresses of academia. ach and sleep problems. ties first and deal with the rest "Centering Prayer" (also known prove It," Mason said. Acupuncture and other natural remedies can provide medication-free pain relief gate potential injuries or deaths who know about the products such become a hot topic as well. results. By Michelle Kennedy, reporter from the herbal products. as licensed naturopathic practition "Acupuncture does have some In a study performed between two "The difference between the ers, licensed herbalists or acupunc merit," said Linstra. "If 1 was in groups, one receiving treatment for eed a cold, starve a fever, herbal treatments and the synthetic turists. chronic pain, I would consider It, pain and the other receiving none, always take those vitamins Is the synthetic treatments are FDA Consumers should buy herbal but It would not be my first choice." the group receiving the acupuncture Fand use garlic pills to avoid approved. People should be aware products from bigger companies that When most think of acupuncture, showed a 23 percent decrease in the dreaded sniffles. there Is some risk when taking are more likely to test their products the thought of a human pincushion pain whereas the other group had a In our society today, individuals 12 percent Increase in pain. are relying more and more on the ' "It's time to take acupuncture remedies their grandmothers used to seriously. There are a number of sit prescribe. uations where it really does work," Recently these age-old healers have Fine needles puncture the skin said David Ramsay, president of the Invaded the medical market. at specific atomic points on University of Maryland. According to the Nov. 23 issue of the both/. So what Is acupuncture? Time magazine, "herbal products According to discoveryhealth.com, may help where synthetic treatments acupuncture uses fine needles to fall." puncture the skin at specific atomic Herbul treatments, which are points on the body. based on traditional Chinese medi Hie needle releases natural The needle will help release "natu cine, approach sickness by relating morphine-like substances to ral morphine-like substances Into symptoms to the pathogens and bio the central nervous system," which alleviate pain. logical patterns in the body. helps to alleviate pain. Of course, as with any product, Acupuncturists are now licensed there are concerns about how effec In 29 states and there are specific tive and reliable these treatments Institutions geared toward training are. Acupuncture is an effective individuals in this profession. Richard Ko, an herbal product treatment for problems such In 1997, the National Institutes of investigator with the state of as nausea, headaches and Health also declared acupuncture to California, stated that as many as lower-back pain. be an effective treatment for prob one-third of herbal products are lems such as nausea, headaches unsafe. \^ Graphic by Anthony Homer tififiil and lower-back pain. According to an article on-line Yet, before an individual chooses (dlscoveryhealth.com), there are so herbal supplements," said Dr. Ralph before making them available to the comes to mind. to go the alternative health route, he many problems with many of the Linstra, associate professor of public. But this pain-relieving remedy is or she should be thorough in Chinese remedies the state of health sciences at LU. Herbal remedies are not the only proving to be more than Just a research. California set up an entire unit in When taking herbal remedies, Ko Chinese practice receiving attention strange religious practice because Sometimes the cure can really be the Department of Health to Investi suggests consulting with individuals from the media; acupuncture has people have seen actual medical worse than the disease. Page 8, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION APRIL 5, 2000 Tennis: prep for BSC Continued from page 10 said. In other singles matches, "Rlcardo's play was really LU's Walker, Scott and Row positive, not only because of land were all ousted In straight the way he played but because sets, 6-1, 6-1. he's a freshmen,* Hubbard The Flames traveled to Elon said. on Saturday for their sixth Big In the No. 1 seeded match, South Conference match. LU's Coelho took on nationally Liberty fell to the Fighting ranked opponent Andreas Christians 7-0 once the No, 1 Mardbrtnk of Sweden, Mard- seed Coelho strained his arm. brlnk won the first set 6-4, but "After that no one got a point had to come from behind In the because we all had to move up second set to overtake Coelho. a seed," Fleming said. "Bruno couldn't take Coelho has been struggling advantage of the swing points. recently with arm pain, and However, he did play better nothing further has been MICHELLE WARNER today than he has In the last released about his Injury. SAFE — Stealing second base, the Flames slide safely into a solid lead two matches," Hubbard said. The Flames face Radford during last week's Wake Forest game at home. LU won 7-5. According to Hubbard the VMI, and JMU before the BSC match was closer than It toumamenL appeared and was extremely The BSC tournament will be competitive with long rallies in held at Elon College in North Baseball: beats VT both sets. Carolina, April 20-22. JOHN FISJIRR "1 thought we played good Continued from page 10 SMASH IT — Freshman Ricardo Shinozaki returns a power serve pitched. Alex Dooley pitched in tennis. We were scrapping like relief, Mueller closed and both from the Campbell Camels at home in Thursday's match. a junk-yard dog," Hubbard followed by Knouse's double to pitched an inning. drive in Keith Butler, who reached Liberty did not produce any first on a walk, stole second and thing at the plate until the eighth advanced to third on a wild pitch. inning. To the passing fan, one Concreting their lead, Liberty had would have thought Brown was four runs in the eighth inning. going to pitch a shut out. Joey Monahan homered, scoring Butler Began the Flames rally Soccer 'spring' into pre-season Jay Sullenger and pulling the with a single up the middle. John and defeated schools such as "Our main goal [was] to Just pro entrant. McLean played Flames up 9-4. Bona's single to right center J By Tim Holland, reporter Longwood, Virginia Tech and have fun." for Liberty from 1996-1999, "Actually I started laughing earned him an RBI bringing In L Bluefield fWest Virginia) on One glaring omission from and was a significant contrib (when I hit it), a smile was on my Butler to score Liberty's first run of Thlj; prist Saturday, the their way to the finals where the men's team on Saturday utor to the team during his face for a change. I'm pretty happy the day. 1 men's soccer team hosted a they were to face VMI. was that of Jason Streets. tenure. r tournament featurtng many now," Monahan said. Liberty refused to give up and The team, which was com Streets, one of the team's The tournament was a "We let one get away from us gave it all they had in the ninth area schools, and even a prised of Derek Avilez, Jose leading scorers, was out of good beginning for the men's (Brown Univ.), so this was an only to come up short 5-4. semi-pro team. Gomez, Ben Strawbridge, action due to a nagging foot team as they begin prepara The full soccer field was Kian Brownlee, Adam Gill, Injury. tions for next year's much important win. We held on and got Trey Miller singled, advanced split in half, which allowed Dean Short, Jared Trumbo However, the team showed anticipated season. it," head coach Dave Pastors said. to second and third on wild for two games to be played and team manager Nathan no lack of scoring in his As head coach Bill Bell Prior to the Flames win at Tech, pitches, and scored on Sullenger's simultaneously throughout Lawson, defeated VMI in the absence by routinely putting enters his last season with Liberty lost one at home against sac fly to center field. Monahan the day. final match to not only win the ball in the back of the net Liberty, the Flames should Brown University on Monday. and Larry York both singled and Liberty fielded two squads, the tournament', but also fin all day long. once again field a strong Brian Harrell suffered the loss Butler doubled earning two RBI's. an "A" team of upperclass- ished the day undefeated. Former Flames forward team, and compete for the for the Flames falling to 3-2 on the Liberty returns home Friday to men, and a "B" team of Big South title. "We [were] just trying to Troy McLean competed In season. Harrell earned three take on Big South rival Radford for underclassmen. get back into the swing of Saturday's tournament for strike outs in seven innings two games. The "A" team fared well things," senior Avilez said. the Roanoke Wrath, the semi- Softball: Kelly's Magic Tanning Salon Continued from page 10 Layers of drive hit off her left leg. 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Joe Mueller saw time as Flames goal was to win 40 games this sea well as DanValenUn.whocameoutofthe son. To make that dream reality Liberty can bullpen to strike out a three batters In one only lose fivemor e contests. inning, pitched. The Flames faced off against Old Domin The Flames traveled to Virginia Tech last ion University last Wednesday In a key non- Tuesday and picked up an 11 -8 victory. Stewart conference match-up. Pitching almost another complete game, The Monarchs slid by the Flames when Brian Adams struck out eight ODU second baseman Brent Sollenberger's "I just want to go out and get seven, eight single plated Travis Silver in the sixth, giv good innings and then let the bullpen take A Masterful ing ODU a 5-4 victory over Liberty. it, "Adams said. Leading the Flames offensively were Liberty smashed out 15 hits at English Weekend Kelly Knouse with a solo homerun, followed Field. Putting LU on the board In a strong by teammate Jim Clinton's homer. third inning was Steve Baker with a stogie Clinton hit his second homerun of the to right field, starting a live run rally. Bach year there is one sporting evening over 400 feet to left centerfleld. Also Earning a run for each inning after that event that offers a break from the In the fifth inning, Jay Sullenger tripled and up until the sixth came easy to LU's offense trash-talking athletes .the taunting scored on a sacrifice flyb y Joey Monahan to with Baker's homer in the fourth, spectators arid the unsportsman MICHELLE WARNER tie the game 4-4. like behavior. ' "GOOD EYE" — Sophomore Steve Baker protects the plate in last Monday's home game Scottte Scott also stepped up at the plate Please see BASEBALL, page 8 It's the Masters. against Brown. The Flames return home Friday. On Thursday, April 6 the best golfers Iri the world will walk the breathtaking green miles of the Augusta National Golf Course as they competefor the coveted green LU Track jacket In the 2000 Masters. Softball falls in Tourney Held in Augusta, Ga., the Mas ters unified the game of golf every rules at LC year with unprecedented scenery By Leneta La wing, reporter and competition that unfolds on the most exquisite stage in all of The Lady Flames softball team Invitational sports. participated In the Hudson-Hokle Players will stroll down emerald Tournament this weekend at Vir By Doug Stewart, sports editor fairways surrounded by the bril ginia Tech. liant colors of blossoming azaleas Liberty (22-19) faced some The Liberty University track and field team for which this course has become tough teams and had some heart proved victorious once again by blowing away the so renown. breaking losses. In the final day opposition at the Lynchburg College Invitational Sights such as Amen Corner of the tournament the Lady at Lynchburg College on April 1. (1 ith, 12th and 13th holes), and Flames faced Virginia Tech (22- The Flames finished the meet with 16 first sounds such as the echoes of the 14) and Harvard (5-15). The Lady place finishes and 11 second place finishes on crowds cheers when the final putt Flames fell in both games, losing the day. of the weekend Is holed out are just 4-3 to the Hokies and 10-9 to Panthera Seymour tied the school record in a few of the things that make this Harvard. the women's 100-meter with a time of 11.82 sec onds. She tied Ardra Samuel's record set in 1997 tournament so great. "We played well, we just didn't at the Big South Championships. Arguably the most prestigious finish," shortstop Cheryl Wyrick Heather Sagan also came through for LU as event in all of sports, The Masters is said. "We got beat In the seventh she won the women's 800-meter race with a per dubbed as the toughest ticket in inning twice." sonal best time of 2:13.76. Liberty Junior Robin sports. It has been sold out for the On Saturday, Liberty lost again Williams won the 110-meter high hurdles with a past 2 5 years and should be for a to Virginia Tech 5-0, increasing time of 14.30 — also a personal best for her in long time to come. the Hokies home-winning streak that event. The latter is reflected as the to 25 games. Tech scored four According to Williams, the meet was a good spectator's appreciation and runs In the sixth inning to put the exercise both for the team and for her individual MICHELLE WARNER performances as well. respect for the game is showed by Lady Flames away. BUCKLE UP— Liberty's junior catcher Cheryl Everiy gets ready for a major "It was a good meet for everyone. It was good the absence of the usual snapping In the final game of the day, collision at the plate against UNC-Greensboro on Tuesday. to compete in a fun event like this one," Williams cameras in the back swing or the East Carolina (38-5) defeated Lib said. you the man* chants after a tee erty, 6-4. The game was ued at 1 - 14) to give head coach Paul Wet- Liberty claimed the lead later As for the men, indoor 400-meter All-American shot. 1 unUl the Lady Flames scored more his 200th career victory. on In the frame when freshman Mike Decker was moved up to the 800, winning Already this year's Master's three In the fourth inning to jump The Spartans scored first in designated hitter Amanda Goc the event with a time of 1:53.91. Decker also looks to be an arnazlng week ahead 4-1. ECU came back in the game two when freshman out anchored the 4x400 relay team to a second place drove In two runs with a double finish in 3:14.67. because so many different players top of the fifth inning to score fielder KeKe Grady would come down the left field line. The team are performing so well coming In. three runs on three hits and Ue Sophomore Nick Anderson won first place in home off of a single to right field added a run to the top of the fifth the men's long Jump. The Augusta grounds crew is the score again at four all. A dou by freshman designated hitter on a bases loaded walk. The Lady ble to left field by ECU'S Eva Her- Brannan Duncan also won the men's 200 with planning to lengthen the rough Penny Thompson to take the 1 -0 Flames took the game 4-2. a time of 21.5. Duncan will compete for the IC4A ron in the seventh inning drove In from one Inch to three Inches this lead. "Even though we were down Outdoor Championship in Princeton, N.J. on May a run and broke the Ue to give year. So, look for the scores to Greensboro scored again to the going Into the second game every 18-21 at 10:00 a.m. ECU the lead and the eventual Inflate a bit from previous years. third Inning when sophomore one knew we could come back," Junior Grover Gaddy placed third in the men's win. 100 and Otis Belle placed fourth. The odd$-on favorite will likely second baseman Kristy Norton head coach Paul Wetmore said. Ted Key, Brannan Duncan, Jon DeBogory and be Tiger Woods (surprise, surprise). In Friday's acUon, the Harvard scored on Grady's single to left "We played really intense and Michael Decker placed second in the men's Tiger is currently No. 1 in the world Crimson knocked off Liberty. The field. nobody had doubts." 4x400. The time of 3.13 qualifies them for the rankings and Is playing the type of Crimson scored four runs in the Junior first baseman Meredith Freshman pitcher Shannon IC4A's as well. golf that deems him unstoppable. bottom of the seventh inning to Hollyfield put the Lady Flames on Seely entered the game after Jun "Our times were not as good as they should Although I can't think of a single claim the 4-3 victory. the scoreboard when she con ior Amy Cslder left the game In be, but it was a good tune up for the more com reason to bet against Tiger, I'm Although the Lady Flames did nected on a solo homer to left field the second inning when a line petitive meets that are coming up," Key said. going to anyway. not record any victories over the In the bottom of the fourth. Holly- The team will face such a test this week as LU I am a fan of Phil Mickelson and weekend, the team swept the field leads the team in homeruns is set to host the Liberty Invitational Event on April 8. The meet Is slated to start at 11 a.m. on would love to see the lefty win his Spartans of UNC-Greensboro (20- with nine. Please see SOFTBALL, page 8 first major. Phil has always had a Saturday at the LU's Mathes-Hopklns track. knack for coming up short, but this could be the tournament where he quiets the critics. And he Just won the Bell South. GO PHIL! European players such as Dar Liberty tennis lifts record with Citadel win ren Clarke. Colin Montgomerie, teen-sensation Sergio Garcia, Jes- By John Farel, reporter The No. 1 doubles team of Coelho and Coelho 8-2 In No. 1 seeded doubles play. per parnevikand defending champ Shlnozaki took one from the Citadel (8-3). LU's Fleming and Scott could not recover Jose Maria Olazabal will also be Liberty's tennis team entered last week's No. 2 seeded doubles Fleming and Matt from a rough start as the two lost 8-2 in No. fighting for the Utle. compeUtlon with a 2-6 record after chalk Scott also won their match, (8-6). 2 seeded doubles. Olazabal will finish toward the ing up two consecutive victories against "It (Citadel) was a big win for us, it lifted In the No. 3 seeded doubles the Flames top of the leaderboard again this North Carolina A&T and The Citadel. our winning streak," Fleming said. duo of Austin Rowland and Shannon year. With a win, he would be the Liberty hadn't beaten The Citadel in over The Flames looked to stretch their Walker were beaten soundly by Campbell's first to repeat since Nick Faldo live years and last week's match, which was streak to three matches as the team took Loic Legofl and Sasa LJumlc 8-1. accomplished the feat in '89-'9Q. almost rained out, was vital to the Flames on the 75th ranked Campbell Fighting "I am always encouraged by the effort My dork-horse Is Greg Norman. record. Camels on Thursday afternoon. and resiliency of the kids, but today's dou The Shark has dropped from golfs Alter playing the first three doubles and However, Campbell rode a strong start bles play was disappointing. It Is important elite but he has the course knowl two singles matches indoors, LU returned and consistent play to the victory. The to get off to a good start and we didn't," LU edge, the experience and the game to their home courts under the lights. Fighting Camels (13-4) took control of the head coach Larry Hubbard said. to put together a run. Liberty's Bruno Coelho, Rlcardo Shl match early by winning all three doubles The Flames only win came In No. 2 sin The 2000 tournament will surely nozaki, and Anthony Fleming each won matches to put the Flames on the rocks gles as Shlnozaki defeated Sasa LJumlc of add another great chapter to the their singles matches. Fleming fought hard quickly. Campbell, 6-4,6-1. rich tradition of the Masters. after being down (5-3) In the last set, cap JOHN FISHER CU's Alexander Grupp and Julian ACE — Senior captain Anthony Fleming turing the win 3-6,6-4,7-6. Tejada defeated Liberty's Shlnozaki and Please see TENNIS, page 8 serves up a beauty on Thursday. m mmmmmmmmm