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11-10-98 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 16, Issue 10)

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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 1998 -- 1999 by an authorized administrator of Scholars Crossing. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Liberty University, Lynchburg, Va. Tuesday, November 10, 1998 Vol. 16, No. 10 f\ T H E LIBERTY CHAMPION NATIONAL SGA votes to loosen LlTs movie code u DATE BY JENNIFER PILIATH which passed Senate with a 25-10 also Included." ued. "I think is purely ludicrous." Editor in Chief vote, would allow Liberty students Bingham claims that the Motion Now that the bill has been vetoed to watch R-rated movies. The cur­ Picture Association of America by Thompson, Senate will have the GOP faces leadership fight Liberty's Student Government rent policy, as stated in the Liberty (MPAA) rates movies according to opportunity to override the veto if a The resignation of House Speaker Newt Gingrich Association (SGA) attempted to Way, prohibits viewing of any who the viewers should be. two thirds majority is reached. If has touched off a scramble to succeed him and to change school policy this past movies rated R, NC-17 or X. Therefore, movies which contain this occurs, the bill will head to challenge other House Republican leaders. week with a revision to the movie Derrick Bingham, the author of war scenes and other violence President John Borek's office for Bob Livingston and Chris Cox are the frontrun- viewing policy. However, the bill the legislation, claims that there receive an R rating even if they don't possible approval. ners for the speaker's post, while Majority Leader has met a standstill with a veto are many R-rated movies which contain other questionable content. In addition to the Values In Dick Armey faces a challenge from Steve Largent from SGA President Alfred contain historical value. Bingham The release of "Saving Private Entertainment Act, SGA passed a and John Boehner, chairman of the Republican Thompson. also concluded that Christian col­ Ryan", a movie documenting World bill calling for clock adjustment Conference, faces a threat from J.C. Watts, the "The bill is vetoed due to the lege students should be able to War II, particularly raised ques­ and repair throughout campus. mly black Republican in the House. principle (in the bill) not conform­ decide for themselves which tions by SGA members. The only opposition to the bill The GOP will now have to decide where to ing to the standards that are foun­ movies are good and which are "I realized the sacrifices (soldiers) came from Sophomore President go from here. dational to this great institution," "Christ-honoring." had made," said SGA member Mike Garet Robinson who claimed that read a statement released by "The (current) ratings system is Butler, whose grandfather had served the bill was unnecessary because Thompson. not based solely on content," in World War II. "For me to be prohib­ of prior Job assignments in Glenn doing well back on Earth The Values In Entertainment Act, Bingham said. "Other issues are ited from seeing that ...," he contin­ Building Services. "I feel great," said astronaut and former Senator John Glenn, a day after returning to Earth from his 4-day flight around the planet 134 times. Liberty hosts When he first stepped out of the shuttle, the 77-year old Glenn said he felt "not too hot" But debaters from he said his experience should encourage senior across the nation Putting Educ citizens not to cash in their dreams. "I think too often people set their life by their BY TRISH HAMPTON calendars," Glenn said. Champion Reporter He first orbited the earth 4 times in 1962, and had wanted to fly again ever since. The Liberty University debate team hosted its largest tour­ nament ever last weekend. The tournament boasted 24 Clinton aims at gun shows schools including the Naval President Clinton's latest target is the Academy, Boston College, expanding gun show industry. Clinton has Penn. State, University of vowed to use an executive order to expand North Carolina and Wake Brady Bill background check provisions to gun Forest University. Over 90 shows, where they are not currently required. different teams participated Calling the shows "illegal arms bazaars for in the debate rounds. criminals," Clinton took the latest step in his Debaters from across the crusade against the gun industry. region gathered on Liberty's Some gun-control advocates urged even campus Friday after classes harsher action, calling for a 5-day waiting mmmmmmmmmmtm had ended. period for purchases at gun shows. More They con­ debate tinued to occupy the team campus Y2K conies early? news on until late A 105-year old retired Swiss teacher recently Page 3 Sunday received a letter from his town of Echallens, night. ordering him to start to elementary school. Liberty's The mixup comes due to a computer pro­ debaters ran the tournament gram that recorded only the first two digits in because It is against debate pro­ the birth year of citizens, the same problem tocol to debate in one's own that will afflict computers worldwide In the tournament year 2000. "I enjoyed my experience at to make our company up of Christians," said Larry Embarrassed town officials have pledged to the LU tournament. The cheer­ Sampson, dlrectoi <>l product management lor Didax inc. replace the program, and the man will not be ful and hardworking Liberty Didnx is a company thai provides Information to forced to go to school. debaters helped to make the christian-- through the Internet including online tournament run smoothly," titel experts and online Investing. They also run an online George Mason debater Jemara Christian music store. "We have been to Messiah College Atwood said. and Liberty looking for programmers and students to Christianity alive in Korea Not all the praise of the work in online retail," Sampson said. Christianity appears to be on the ascendancy tournament belongs to the Sevnal companies were making their first trip to in one of the Far East's most Important nations. debaters. The coaching staff 's Career Day. Among these were First Virginia South Korea's population of 44 million Is reput­ worked overtime with little or Bank which was looking for seniors to join its manage­ ed to be almost one quarter Christian, with one no sleep trying to make the ment trainee program. First Virginia Bank recruits at all church boasting 700,000 members. tournament more efficient. . oils ;.• •!) live state and they (ID as many as 50 trainee Yoldo Full Gospel Church started 40 years "The '98 LU debate tourna­ positions per year. ago with only 5 members, and tops out at ment was, as expected, an Business representatives were pleased with the stu 700,000 today. enjoyable experience for all dents who came by the tables. "I'm impressed with the - Half of the world's 50 largest churches are In participants thanks to the commitment of students here at Liberty. said Officer South Korea. leadership and organization Pfease see CAREER, on Page 3 Please see DEBATE, Page 2 Mitch's toll still mounting illliillg The death toll In Central America In the wake of Hurricane Mitch has exceeded 10,000. Health offi­ cials fear epidemics as dead bodies and sewage Coughing, sneezing herald flu season have clouded drinking water supplies. Some' students attribute part of the "There is a lot of concern there could be many BY SHAUN CHKLGREEN fast spread of sickness to the commu­ more deaths," said Tom Turley of relief organiza­ Champion Reporter nal life of college students. "A cold can tion Americares. be spread no matter where you are In a Many American churches Joined together on It's the season for the common cold, classroom or dorm. A cold can be trans­ Sunday to raise much needed supplies of food, and Liberty's population Is not exclud­ mitted through a cough," said freshman medicine and clothing. ed from the cold virus and other com­ student Quy Huynh. Cholera Is only one of the many diseases con­ mon ailments. Lane, however, said that living so cerning relief workers In the wake of the storm. According to LU Health Services, closely together is not the main reason between 50 and 60 people arrive dally for the spread of sickness. He recom­ for treatment, most often for a cold or mends that students take better care of gastrointestinal problems. themselves. He especially stressed get­ "In a campus where so many people ting enough sleep. WEATHER come from so many different places, "Students should be in bed by mid­ everybody brings a bug and spreads It night. The average student should have c 0 R N E R around," said LU physician Dr. Richard 40 hours of sleep a week," said Lane. A. Lane, M.D..T.M. Lack of sleep caus­ /"-"« KA/-i "We are getting into that Fourth in a series es the body to.weak­ v /• season where people are en, making it more . W^. ^v ^k going to start getting sick, y—. Your Ineffective in lighting and therefore the rest of L off disease. The gener­

us are really going to have P iHealth ally recommended THOMAS LOVING Wednesday: to take precautions so we amount of sleep Is six Tuesday: aren't contaminated," —I pNeeds to eight hours of sleep IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN - LU students are facing the threat of colds and flu Cloudy/showers. Partial clearing. said LI J sophomore per night. Lane sug­ season. Cooling temperatures have increased the risk of winter ailments. High: 63 Low: 43 High: 63 Low: 49 Richard Armstrong. gests that students Many simple precautions can be who don't get enough sleep are not height of llu season. Lane describes 90 percent effective in warding off the taken to avoid colds. Lane suggests scheduling their lime properly. the flu as a virus with cold-like symp virus, and are available at the Light washing hands regularly. He reported One student, lighting a cold himself, toms, that are often accompanied by Medical Health Center for $10. noticing that many students don't gave belated advice for other students muscle aches. Besides the obvious reasons, a few make a habit of washing their hands as to how to light off colds. There are three strains of flu vfruses, students placed blame more speclfl- after using the restroom. "People need to take more Vitamin C 'lV|jes A, B and C. Type A Is the most cally. "Seems everyone Is getting sick. Washing hands Is an effective way to and eat healthy. If people have a cold, common type, but Is not as stable as B 1 think It's coming from campus pas­ Thursday: Friday: eliminate many germs. Washing alter they should stay Inside and stop pass and C, causing more vailed symptoms. tor Dwayne Carson. He started every­ Mostly sunny. Mostly sunny. every sneeze and use of the restroom is lng It to everyone else," said Liberty Preventive medicine Includes getting thing. (He) has been sick for over a High: 55 Low: 32 High: 54 Low: 30 helpful in eliminating the jxissibility of freshman Robert Gurley. six to eight hours of sleep dally and get week and It's contagious," Joked Dorm the virus' spreading to healthy jxjople. December through March is the ting a flu vaccination. Vaccinations an 1 SLD Jeff Luckasik. Page 2, Liberty Champion Tuesday. November 10, 1998 LU hosts debate Back to Work Continued from Page 1 ner per division. The varsity division was won by the Wake of Dr. Brett ODonnell, LU Forest squad. The junior varsity Director of. Debate and Junior division was won by Boston varsity legend," coach Bill College. Wake Forest also cap­ Lawrence said. tured the novice division. Besides a weekend of debaUng, "The way I Judge the success the tournament allows Liberty of the tournament Is by the the chance to reach other feedback I receive from the debaters. "There were more coaches or debaters. I've heard liberty Theater: The LU Upper Room Concert: The schools this year that got to see no negative feed back. That Department of Fine Arts pre­ Upper Room presents Liberty and got ^^^^^^^^^ continues to sent* its production The "Tomato Love Apple" with their miscon­ be the trend "House of Mercy" in concert Barber of Seville." Performances ceptions dis­ "There were more because peo­ are scheduled for Nov. 13, on Friday, Nov. 13. The con­ pelled. So, from ple know that 14, 17, 19 and 21. Tickets cert begins at 8 p.m. and a $2 that stand point schools this year that not only will are $5. Call ext 2318 for charge will be taken at the the tournament got to see Liberty and they have fair door. For more information was a success," more Information. got their misconceptions competition call 525-7124. coach Michael but It will also Career Preparation: The Hall said. dispelled." be hos- LU Career Center presents Bible Study: An accountability This notion p 1 t a b 1 e , " a seminar on resumes on Bible study is meeting on was also echoed — Michael Hall O ' D o,n n e 11 Thursday, Nov. 12. Thedls- Tuesday nights at 9 p.m. in by LU debater said. cusston will be held In DH DH 144. The study is facilitat­ Michael TUley. LU debate coach "The tourna- 107 at 4 p.m. ed by MISO's Regina "The tourna- ^•• "••———• ment went McFariand. ment was very successful, and well. We were able to bring Newsboys Concert: Tickets 1 think it really helps the Image prospective debaters from var­ are on sate now for the "Step Greenstone Concert: On of Liberty with secular schools ious high schools to give them SHAWN Eu>Rii*m up to the Microphone* tour, Friday, Nov 13, Ghoti Hook and coaches," he said. a taste of Liberty and Liberty MEN WORKING, AGAIN— After a long delay, building coming to the Vines Center on and the Dingees will be to debate," said debate coach After three long days of debat­ began again last week on the future Food Court Dec 3. Tickets are $14.50. concert along with special ing there could only be one win­ Heather Hall. The Newsboys will headline guests Vroom and Starrbucks. the concert along with fea­ The concert will be held at tured guests Third Day and Greenstone Commercial The Waiting. Center at the corner of Enterprise Drive and RL 221 Americans Fine Art* Production: The in Forest, Va. There is a $6 Lynchburg Fine Arts Center charge. Hispanic Heritage Month. the history of Native Americans, ly proud of my heritage," she presents Gilbert and Sullivan's BY JENNIFER PAULES The workshops began last Including the Trail of Tears and said. My brother and sister Champion Reporter "Titrates of Penzance/ Nov. 7,- Pine Arts Recital: The LU year with a Kenyan Exposure. the civil rights act for Indians. have blond hair and blue eyes, 13> 14, 20 and 21 at 8 p.m. Department of Fine Arts That ethnic group makes up the The Trail of Tears refers to but I was privileged to have the and Nov. 8 and 22 at 2 p.m. presents a guest artist The Minority and third most populous group on the route taken by the Indian features in me." Tickets cost from $7 to $12. recital on Sunday, Nov. 15. International Student Office campus and Pearl wanted oth­ Cherokee Indians when the Teresa White, who is not a Call 846-3804 or stop by the The Chekker Ensemble, (MISO) held an evening of ers to experience the Kenyan U.S. government forced them to Liberty student, shared the story BOX Office Monday-Saturday duo-pianists Phyllis Vogel learning on Monday, Nov. 2. culture. She didn't want the move west of the Mississippi of the dreamcatcher, which is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Nancy Plng-Robbins, MISO presented the "Native workshop to simply be a place River. The video reported on the supposed to capture dreams and will be performing. The American Heritage Diversity where students came to hear a state of Native Americans today make them come true. '• Career Workshop: The IV recital will be held In the Workshop" at David's Place to lecture. "A diversity workshop and noted that 600 tribes are Desbah Hawthorn, who is half Career Center presents a LU Fine Arts Recital Hall at celebrate Native American Is an Interactive, cross-cultural represented in 37 states. Native American, concluded the "ftesume' Workshop'' to be 3 p.m. Heritage Month. experience," Pearl said. After the video, some of the evening by addressing some mis­ held on Nov. 12 at 4 p.m. in The event, under the direc­ At the start of the evening, students shared their particular conceptions people have of her DH 107. Career Center' Holy Nation: "Hofy Nation" tion of Dean Melanle Pearl, everyone had to pick a Sioux ties with Native Americans. and of Indians in general. Director Karin Griffin will presents a cross-cultural Bible drew about 25 students. Most Indian nametag. The tags Jennifer Thompson talked about "People ask me all the time if be the speaker. For more study In the prayer chapel on had relatives who were part included names such as a Cherokee ancestor who trav­ I'm Hispanic. I'm not," said information call the Center Saturday, Nov 14. The study Native American or grandpar­ Spotted Tall, White Thunder, eled the Trail of Tears. Her Hawthorn. "And they ask me if at ext. 2352. will begin at 3 p.m. ents who were fullblooded Bear Head, True Woman and ancestor and his family moved to I lived In a tepee. I don't." Indians. Beardog. Oklahoma, and then started a The evening closed with a Send postings as far In advance as possible to Rick Boyer, c/o According to Pearl, this was Dean Pearl then came in Christian reservation called final prayer by Dean Matthews the Liberty Champion. the second workshop given this dressed as an Indian, with Olkmoguie. and some Native American cui­ i * I 1 | i 1 semester. The first one was held feathers in her braided hair. Kendra Huckaby also spoke sine, which consisted of veni­ In September to recognize Students watched a video about of her Indian heritage. "I'm real­ son stew and fried bread.

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BVBILLMKVER Continuedjrvm Page 1 Champion Reporter leave Republicans scrambling tnent of students here at To help defray the costs Liberty," said Officer Rick of the LU-hosted Nov. 7-8 seat as well. National Committee chair Jim beyond distaste for Clinton. Davis of the Chesterfield BY RICK BOYER County Police Department. debate tournament, Barnes Champion Reporter The decision left several GOP Nicholson blamed the loss on Virginia saw little drama, as all & Noble made a $4,000 representatives scrambling to Congress' failure to pass a tax 11 incumbents won re-election The students have goals and donation. The national After Republican House replace Gingrich. cut and force President Clinton with at least 60 percent of the know what they want to do bookstore chain, which Speaker Newt Gingrich pre­ The GOP also lost several hotly to veto or sign it. vote. Lynchburg Republican with their life." .began leasing LU's book­ dicted gains of 10 seats at contested Senate races Tuesday. Democratic House Minority Bob Goodlatte easily turned Most tables reported brisk store in December, serves worst to as many as 40 seats Tight races In Arkansas, Leader Dick Gephardt (D-Mo.) back an underfunded chal­ attendance. Overall, the over 350 colleges and 2.5 in the House, voters showed Washington, North Carolina, said the results were a repudi­ lenge from Roanoke Mayor businesses were impressed million students. otherwise. Wisconsin, New York, California, ation of Republican efforts to David Bowers. with the response of Liberty "Traditionally, college When the dust settled on South Carolina and several other make the election a referen­ Next door in the Fifth students. "The employers debate tournaments lose Tuesday, the GOP had actually states saw GOP stars fall. dum on Monica Lewinsky. District, Democrat Virgil were impressed with the enormous amounts of lost five seats in the House and Trent Lott's position as The lessened Republican Goode was unopposed In his quality of our students," money because it costs a held its 55-45 edge In the Senate Majority Leader seems majorities weaken the GOP's re-election bid. said Karln Griffin, director lot to have people on cam­ Senate. secure for now, but whether he hand in the impeachment hear­ The only Interesting feature in of the "Career Center. pus," said Dr. Brett The losses left the GOP's edge in will be challenged or not ings on tap when Congress Virginia this year had to do with Student reaction to Career O'Donnell, the LU debate the House perilously slim. Coupled remains to be seen. returns to Capitol Hill. several proposed consUtutlonal Day was mixed. "It gave me a director. with Democratic takeovers of gov­ In governorship races, the Republicans will now have to amendments. Two of them, which a good broad area to decide "You have to buy tro­ ernorships in states like California GOP won in Florida and Texas decide whether or not to pursue would have allowed cities and my career," said Tom phies. You have to feed and Alabama, Republican con­ with Jeb and George Bush, an actual impeachment, or settle counties to band together to levy Johnson, a Junior majoring in them. You have to put gressmen are feeling threatened. sons of the former president. for a censure of Clinton. taxes and spend money, were criminal Justice. them in rooms on the cam­ In response, Congressman But incumbents were beaten Hastings Wyman, a political hotly contested, with supporters The major complaints from pus, and so on. Barnes & Bob Livingston announced his in South Carolina and commentator, said the results touting economic development students about Career Day Noble has been very gra­ plans to challenge Gingrich for Alabama, and other close con­ proved that Southern voters benefits and opponents charging centered around a perceived cious to give us a substan­ the leadership post. Livingston's tests In California, Hawaii, are not as religious as they taxation without representation. lack of careers for some tial donation toward plans received a stunning Maryland and Georgia also have been thought to be. But LU student Kristl Way, whose majors. "I think they need underwriting those costs." amendment on Saturday as went Democratic. Christian Coalition executive father Peter is a former state dele­ more career fields represent­ Chris Peterson, Barnes Gingrich announced his deci­ The message of the election director Randy Tate said the gate, helped organize local opjxjsi- ed," said David Donovan* a & Noble's director of sales sion to leave not only the speak­ depended on who was asked. loss was traceable to GOP fail­ tion to the amendments, holding a senior youth ministry major. and manager of the col­ er's post, but his congressional Gingrich and Republican ure to articulate an agenda rally in Lynchburg in October. lege bookstore division, gave the go-ahead to help support Liberty's debate tournament. "Barnes & Noble felt that Falwell begins new talk show venture this was one Way that we could not only be an inte­ lion, but "Listen America" Is also similar to many talk shows, Liberty chancellor Shipley said. Usually the show gral part Of Liberty carried on the dish network and \ has an in-studio guest and an HKI IP* •; Ratliff, the general manag­ new nationally-televised talk next fivedays . We bring up a prob­ Biblical slant. m ia jS;,$j!y er of the campus book­ show, Is off to a running start. It lem and then offer a solution." "'America's Voice' cable network store. first aired Friday, Oct. 16 Nov. 6 marked the fourth asked me to host a prime-time one The ceremony that com­ through the cable channel show, and Falwell appeared hour live talk show not only from aiP PHOTO COURTESY OF DERYL EDWARDS "America's Voice," and it fea-> confident as he prepared to the conservative perspective but memorated the contribu­ AMERICA'S VOICE — Dr. Jerry Falwell and Republican National tion took place on tured guests Gary Bauer of the speak about the homosexual also from the Judeo-Christian Tuesday, Nov. 3 in the Family Research Council and political agenda. perspective," Falwell said after the Committeeman Morton Blackwell discuss America's culture. bookstore. The debate talk-show host Geraldo Rivera. His guests were Bill Horn, show. "There is no other talk show n team and Coach p'Donnell "We deal with moral and president of "Straight from the on the air today that speaks from were there to accept the social issues from a Christian Heart," a ministry geared toward that bottom line." contribution. perspective," said Channlng helping homosexuals change The name of the show came It, was presented by Shipley, the associate producer their lifestyle, and Michael from a book Falwell wrote In Ratliff, who was represent­ of "Listen America." Johnston, a former homosexual. 1979 by ...the . .same , name. ing, par nfes & Noble. Dr. "The response from the public "Tonight may Your will be According^*) Falwell, that was GR ANB Ellen Black, LU vice presi­ has been woriderful. There has accomplished, through every the book that Vaused the for­ dent for planning, research been an outpouring of support word, every thought, every mation of the Moral Majority. & assessment, was also for (Falwell)," Shipley said. phone call," Falwell prayed Right now there Is no in-stu- there as a representative of According to Shipley, the show minutes before air time. "May dlo audience, although it was the Liberty administration. has not yet been rated according to this show be 60 minutes of something that was discussed OPENING "We want you to know any official rating scale, but Falwell edifying Your name." does take on-air phone calls and that we're proud of you," The format of the show is Please see FALWELL, on Page 4 Black told the debate team. "from the minute Dr. Falwell is first "We know that you work seen on the screen, the phones CEMfHAl WUTKITIOH CENTERS extraordinary hours. And light up," she stated. 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LITs Falwell Towns to help plan 2000 Graham crusade begins new TV question "Why do we need a the conference. Towns has also devel­ talk show LU dean of religion world evangelism conference?" Graham will be chairman of the oped a list of his personal In his response, he focused on conference, and Dr. John R. Coris, goals for the 2000 con­ Continued from Page 3 will represent LU at different styles of worship, Ihe president of the Billy Graham clave. "I want to bring a post-Christian world and the broad focus to the confer­ Amsterdam crusade Evangelistic Association, will be when the producers were growth of spiritism In the world. the director. Together they hope to ence, so we don't focus on deciding the format of the begin to train evangelists and oth­ one denomination group," BY CHRISTAI. THOMPSON "I am deeply honored to think I show. The set, located in LBN ers who are Interested In spread­ Towns said. Champion Reporter am one of only 16 members sen' studios, is not large enough lngon the committee," Towns said. ing the gospel of Christ. By helping to plan the to hold a live audience. One of Liberty's founding meeting, Towns wants to The program planning com­ The conference is an education­ According to Edwards, fathers Is being recognized for his mittee was developed to help be Influential In selecting al gathering on world evangelism. they would eventually like spiritual Impact and Insights. plan for the upcoming the right speakers and the It is expected to bring together to add on to the studio, or Dr. Elmer Towns, dean of the International Conference for 10,000 evangelists, church lead­ topics that give the appro­ even build a new one if the School of Religion, has been Preaching Evangelists, also ers, mission strategists, theolo priate challenges to splrl number of viewers contin­ appointed by Dr. Billy Graham billed as "Amsterdam 2000." glans and other Individuals com­ tual leaders. ues to grow. to serve as a member of the The committee will have the mitted to the work of evangelism. Dr. John Akers, chair­ "I know there are a lot of program planning committee final responsibility of advising The attendees will represent at man of the program plan­ Liberty kids who Would for an upcoming European cru­ and approving the development of least 185 countries and territories. ning committee, said, "It is love to come over and see sade in Amsterdam, Holland. all phases of the conference pro­ Towns said he Is convinced our prayer that God will the program as a studio Towns was chosen from a host gram. Including meeting topics, this conference could be the use this gathering to chal­ speakers and workshop leaders. lenge and equip God's peo­ audience," Edwards said, of candidates who desired to tool that will touch the world. File Photo serve on the committee. After "Amsterdam 2000" will be held Gathering, challenging and ple to carry forward the "Right now we are taking attending the "Advanced Billy from July 29 Aug. 6. 2000. The equipping people for world biblical evangelistic imper­ EUROPE-BOUND— Dr. Elmer Towns this one show at a time. We are still learning," said Graham School of Evangelism," Billy Graham Evangelistic evangelism will be the central ative at the dawn of the will help lead Graham's 2000 conference Towns wrote a response to the Association Is the sponsor of focus of the event. new century." Shipley. "In the future we would like to see the show become something bigger than 'Americas Voice," maybe even become some­ LU's Lorene Nop wins advertising thing like a CNBC show, So is or "Geraldo Live" and expanding into markets all around the world." clnb's scholarship presentation Beginning this Friday Chrfsffan night, students can watch WSET TV, said the group com­ Robey said the scholarship Is this award is at least some "Listen America" on the Ad Team leader wins prises advertising profession­ designed to help marketing compensation for Nop's effort TVs at either DeMoss Hall als from about 15-20 business­ students in their quest to build in the ad campaign. or David's Place. The show $100 from Central es around town. "We have peo­ careers In their chosen field. "It's the only thing right now airs from 10 until 11 p.nv Va. Advertising Club ple who work in a marketing "We like to see them working In that students get for this. She Students can also watch i capacity. We've got all the dif­ the advertising and marketing does a whole lot of work in the show from their com­ BY RICK BQYER ferent media covered." Robey field," she said. supervising the project." Michelle puters if they have Real News Editor said. Goodman spoke of the crite­ Goodman said the team's fin­ Player. The address is "That's one of our mission ria she used in selecting Nop ished product, a campaign for www. aincricasvoice. com. Liberty senior Lorene Nop statements," she said, "to for the award. "I looked at all Toyota, will compete against The topic for next week has been honored with a schol­ reach out to area students who the students involved with the other schools In the division, v/effer is the Clinton Impeach­ arship from the Ad Club of take marketing classes." student advertising team," she which encompasses Virginia ment proceedings, and Central Virginia. The Ad Club Robey said in addition to said. "(Nop) has a strong GPA and the Carollnas. one of the guests for the gives one scholarships each providing scholarships, the and a strong background in If the project wins the divi­ show this will be Ann year to Liberty, CVCC and group helps ad students in communications and advertis- sion, the LU team will go on to f hmks so. Coulter, a lawyer and Lynchburg College. othf ways. ing classes." the national championship. author of the book "High The schools then decide "Ea< h month Goodman said "It's a real honor to get to the Crimes and Misdemeanors*'' which student is most deserv­ we bring in a "I was excited that Mrs. the job of nationals," Goodman said. "Our goal for the show is ing of the award. Professor guest speaker. Goodman thought I was Nop's ad team "Especially in our district. It's Rea4 her to inform people of faith Allyson Goodman, who teaches We bring in pro responsible enough and "is to prepare a really competitive district." regarding the moral and advertising at Liberty, selected fesslonals from to enter the She said the district has social issues and on how Nop for the honor. all over the had the skills." National been called one of the top two each person can get Nop also leads the LU Ad country," she Student in the nation, along with New CoJuwjn on involved," said FalwelL Team, a group of students who said. — Lorene Nop Advertising York's district. "We want to change design an advertising cam­ The Ad Clubs Competition, Nop and the Ad Team spent last America." paign to compete with other meetings are Scholarship winner sponsored by weekend in New York, learning schools. "1 was excited that open to the ______the American strategies for pushing their cam­ Page* Mrs. Goodman felt I was public, and Advertising paign this year. responsible enough and had Robey said students have Federation, it takes about a the skills to head up the Ad ta' n advantage of the service year to get ready to enter.it," Team," Nop said. offered. "We've had a number shersaid. Natalie Robey, the president of college students attend our Goodman said the team pre­ of the Central Virginia Ad regular meetings this year," pares an ad campaign with a Club, discussed the signifi­ she said, adding, "i've seen 20 minute oral presentation cance of the award. Robey, who more this year than I have in and a 40-page written report also works with advertising for the past." describing the effort. She said new "Cheese!" to ti step u\ micro phone Selah Yearbook portrait photos will be taken free of charge on November 18,19 & 20

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his week, while in search of an unusual or simply TInteresting topic, my path crossed that of Bruce Collier, one of my favorite peo­ ple. (This is partially because he could out talk me if he so WSSNg chose: which is no minor feat.) It seems the average Liberty University student, apart from those majoring in some sort of ministry, have very little idea Local hangouts provide what school sponsored min­ istry teams do aside from singing in convocation. "So, what do they do anyway?" festive atmosphere for seems the prevailing comment. Fortunately, the remedy to my personal ignorance on the relaxation matter was not beyond reach with Bruce nearby. My pal Bruce is a team leader, in his fourth year of The Drowsy Poet singing with YouthQuest. For By Tara Williams him, traveling with a campus ucked in the corner of the Candler Mountain Station ministry team has been an strip mall is a quaint little coffee shop called The irreplaceable enrichment to his TDrowsy Poet. It is a place many Liberty students go to college experience. retreat from dorm life. What exactly does that Senior Julie Spence said that she liked being able to relax mean? I'll let him explain it in at The Drowsy Poet. his own words: "The Drowsy is a place I can go and get away from it all. I "The reason I chose to do can relax and sip my Irish Creme," Spence said. YouthQuest is because it truly Sophomore Donna Nix described The Drowsy as laid back. does make a difference. You "It's a cool place to go and hang out with your friends when see God change people and you need to kick back, relax and get away from school for a that's contagious. If you're while," Nix said. having a bad day, it is so awe­ Students do more than just hang out with their friends some to travel on a weekend there. Many students play cards at the little wooden tables, because no matter what you're read magazines, or even do homework. feeling, you're going to be On warmer days, coffee drinkers move out onto the side picked up. It's encouraging to patio where on occasion, a live band will play. see the Holy Spirit move in There are a variety of caffeinated and decaffeinated bever­ people's lives. ages available at this nearby coffee shop. One of the most pop­ "There's more to being on a ular drinks is the Cafe Con Caramel, which costs $2. Other j'H ministry team than just drinks range in price from $1 to $3. singing in convo. YouthQuest The Drowsy also has a wide variety of soups, sandwiches travels every single weekend. and salads to eat. The most popular sandwiches on the menu That's where the rubber meets are the Poplar Forest and the Poet Club both priced at $5.50. the road. For those looking for a place to escape, Spence said that "Of our whole weekend, 10 going to the Drowsy allows her the chance to "steam off" and percent of that might be on talk about all the things that are frustrating her in life. stage. If you add up the time, The Drowsy Poet is a "within-walking-distance" escape from we're one on one with the kids, the pressures of campus life. or we're playing basketball with them, or whatever they like to do. Percival's Isle "If it's a discipleship week­ end, we'll break up into host By Hannah Ladwig homes. That's fun because you uring the week, Percival's Isle is muted. Background never know who you're going to music plays almost imperceptibly, blending in with the stay with, Sov me and a couple D muffled conversations of the patrons. The walls are a of guys might stay together or. light blue, the color of a spring-fed lake, and dark, iridescent if the house is really huge, 1 fish swim methodically in the purple glow of their fish tank. might be with 20 guys all in Specializing in coffee drinks, Percival's is relatively inex­ the same house. pensive, ranging from $1.25 for a regular mug of coffee to "Sometimes we'll perform In $3.50 for a tall cappuccino. Fountain drinks are $1.25 a a church sanctuary. Other glass. times, it will be in a gym or In addition to their coffees, Percival's serves up several outside at a huge bonfire or sandwiches and salads. Manager Rachel Jones said that two something. of the favorite sandwiches are the "Twelfth and Main," a ham "Friday, we get there, we do and swiss croissant for $4.95, and the "Bateau," a Turkey and drama, we do activities, loud Brie combination for $5.95. A wide variety of desserts is also crowd breakers and fun stuff. available. Friday night* the gospel is But it is on the weekend nights that Percival's comes alive. The lights are turned down and the music is turned up. given. • MATT HJKMBO "TheriISatfirday. ffie church­ Standing at the door of Percival's at night, the music becomes es usually have an activity for a tangible thing. PLACES TO RELAX — (far above) Students often enjoy themselves at "The Drowsy." (above) us. They'll have us do laser tag The drums and guitars vibrate the he hardwood floors and Percival's Isle provides live entertainment for students and community members alike. a video scavenger hunt, or the music tingles like the salt spray of the ocean and the bowling with the students. sound waves slide like foam from the stage. like a jazz club, because the Grill "We do Sunday morning ser­ It is the music of Percival's that packs the house on these brings in live bands to perform for vices and sometimes Sunday nights. According to Jones many local bands perform regular­ customers as they eat. night services. Usually a team ly. The "Big Mama Boogie Band" is a favorite, playing a com­ Some of these bands arc Virginia's leader will preach. I count it a bination of blues and rock. Shytown's folksy-rock style is also own. Two of the upcoming artists privilege every time I get to popular, along with the acoustic melodies of "Born Again." scheduled to perform at Jazz Street stand in somebody's pulpit. For those who like activity, a game room is also available, WHefe it'S at Grill are Bob Peckman and Renee "You get to see decisions with pool tables and foozball. Croan, both of Roanoke. Royce made. People at the churches Percival's is open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Campbell, former guitarist for Henry pray. That's what does the Thursday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, and 9 a.m. until 11 p.m. Mancini, is also on the upcoming ministry. It's not necessarily on Saturday. agenda. what we do as much as There is a $2 door fee when bands are playing and a $3 fee churches praying for a whole after 8:30 p.m. Liberty students frequent the Jazz Jazz Street Grill year that there will be success Street for a number of reasons. when we get there and God Junior Jonathan Blackburn likes 3225 Old Forest Rd just shows up, the "smooth music (and) good food." (804)385-0100 "The coolest part about it is Jazz Street Grill Senior Matt Donaldson enjoys the atmosphere. being able to council one on By Lisa Cone one with somebody and to be "It has a real personal feel to it," able to open the scriptures and lthough it almost always looks closed from the parking Donaldson said. "The music fits the Percival's Isle show them that it's not any­ lot, behind its tinted windows, Lynchburg's Jazz Street menu." thing that I have for them, it's AGrill is usually teeming with activity. The Jazz Street Grill features 1208 Main St what the Bible says- God's Scents of Cajun and Creole style cooking and the sweet more than just tasty Creole and word applies to life and it can sounds of various genres of jazz drift out the door. A few steps Cajun dinners; it also sports a terrif­ (804)847-3059 make a difference. inside the door, just past the trellis laced with white ic dessert menu. "In four years, IVe been to Christmas lights, Mardi Gras posters and photos of Duke "Their peanut butter pie is good," about 180 churches and I have Ellington and Louis Armstrong draw the customer into a said Junior Amy Friend, represent­ lifelong e-mail friends all over comfy New Orleans restaurant setting. ing a number of Jazz Street's dessert The Drowsy Poet the country." "It's a little sample of New Orleans pulled out and put here menu fans. Bruce had a lot more to say. in Lynchburg," said Assistant Manager Jerry Crisp. Still other students have even 3700 Candler's Mtn Rd He's learned lots of things in Manager Ali Crisp adds that the atmosphere is festive year deeper reasons for appreciating this his many travels. Unlike many round, especially on holidays —particularly Mardi Gras since restaurant. "It is one of the few (804) 846-6604 people, he made a choice to it is a major part of the restaurant's New Orleans theme. places around that I can go to listen ' use his talents where they are Various genres of jazz filter through Jazz Street's sound to good music and escape from the needed. system, adding to the overall New Orleans ambience. Crisp craziness of campus," said senior So, what do you do anyway? ' explains that on the weekends the restaurant is a little more Jon McCord. Page 6, Liberty Champion Tuesday, November 10, 1998

THE SKY'S THE LIMIT Junior class president aims high with personal ambitions

much further than mere political ser­ Because of the small number of BY HANNAH LADWIG vice. He is a licensed youth minister in home schoolers in Arkansas, his fam­ Life! Reporter the Southern Baptist convention and ily became known in the state for was the youth leader for the largest standing up for homeschool rights unior Class President Chris Southern Baptist church in Arkansas. Stewart subsequently made the Stewart sits back in the chair at He has also written articles for decision to attend Liberty University Jthe Visitor's Center, smiling. He "Focus on the Family" magazine and after hearing LU Chancellor Jerry is at once disarming, almost shy. But has worked closely with the Arkansas Falwell speak at a pastor's conference his words are anything but hesitant. Family Council, which Focus on the in Little Rock, Ark. "God has developed a burden in my Family spon­ "As I listened to him talk about how life for our country," he said. "It's such sors along America needs to reclaim its Christian a sincere burden on my heart that it with Gary heritage, I knew that Liberty was almost brings me to tears. Sometimes Bauer's where God wanted me," Stewart said. I feel like Jeremiah, where he talks to Family I don't know of any other school like God about Israel and wanting to bring Research Liberty, that has the right focus on SHAWN ELDRIDGE the country back to God." Council. Christianity and politics." PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE — Chris Stewart was able to spend his sum­ Stewart has felt God calling him, not As a repre­ Stewart experienced first­ mer working with Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee oh his re-election cam­ to be an Old Testament prophet, but sentative for hand the combination paign. This experience aided his pursuit of future political opportunities. the Family of Christianity to be a light in the hazy and often mis­ "I want to balance government with God to bring America back to Him." Council, and politics understood world of politics. Scripture because I believe govern­ "I pray that God will use me as a Stewart also firsthand Last Wednesday he celebrated with ment is based on God's law," he said. tool to get the message across," the rest of the Republican campaign worked this when he was Stewart counts Campus Pastor Stewart continued. "I have a burden committee of Arkansas as Southern summer with elected Dwayne Carson as another significant on my heart and I want to get it to the Baptist Governor Mike Huckabee was Robertson's junior class influence in his life. At the Spiritual greatest number of people In our re-elected by an overwhelming margin. American president Life Directors' banquet this past country, whether that's writing books, "It was a great campaign," Stewart Center for for the September, Carson encouraged the being a pastor, a politician or the pres­ said, referring to the .fact that Law and Justice, in 1998-99 group to write down their goals. ident." Huckabee won with about 60 percent front of the Arkansas attor­ school Stewart wrote his out on a napkin, the Stewart believes that it is important of the vote. "Overall across the coun­ ney general. year. only available paper at the time. for every Christian to get involved with try, the gubernatorial races favored "We were there to testify He set "They were always in my head, I had local politics, beginning on the local the Republicans, which will give the against the ACLU (American Civil an ini­ just never written them down," level. next Republican candidate a conserv­ Liberties Union) over why homosexual tial goal of improving communication Stewart said. "I wrote everything ative edge." couples do not make good foster par­ between the students and the student "My heart is seeing the Christian get down, even to the date that if I am ents," Stewart said. "It was a neat government, starting in hall meetings. involved with politics," Stewart said. Stewart has picked up connections going to run for office, the age that I opportunity to do that and be able to "Many students don't know the "He should have one foot in the public in the Christian political community can run." say '1 am a Christian and 1 am repre­ foundation of how SGA works," he square and one in the foyer of his In the same way a child collects One of Stewart's long-term goals is senting the Family Council.'" explained. "They need to be shown church." , Halloween qandy., He not only worked to hold a national political position. Stewart's said his first political what SGA can do for them." "Separation of church and state Is a with Governor Huckabee on his "Whenever my generation is promi­ experiences came when his parents Stewart is majoring in government myth," he continued. "Our moral reelection campaign this past sum­ nent in our country, I want to be one decided to home school him during and minoring in theology. His goal is problems have become our political mer, but also assisted Asa of the five major leading political fig­ high school. to obtain his doctorate degree in problems. Too many Christians pick Hutchinson, who was re-elected to the ures," he said. "I would like to have jurisprudence by the time he is 25 up the newspaper or the remote con­ U.S. House of representatives for the He was the first student in his dis­ my hand on the religious and moral years old, and would also like to earn trol and sit back on the couch while state of Arkansas. trict to be home schooled and one of buttons of our country. I want to But Stewart's qualifications go only about 100 in his state at the time. a seminary degree. their country is falling apart in front of speak out for Christians and cry out to them." fttl Vt tots! Coffee House has gone country

BY JENNIFER PILLATH just the sight of Gallagher and Kanaan in chaps that created the ripples of laughter in Editor in Chief the Schilling Center this past weekend. But, from "Redneck Jeopardy" to Forrest You probably have your own definition of Gump's line-dancing lesson to freshman story­ "country". Maybe at the mere mention of the teller Matt Doebler, the evening was definitely word you smell grits, smoked bacon and one of variety. During one skit, Gallagher woodsmoke. Maybe your feet twitch as you admitted that not everything went as planned. imagine the sound of banjos and fiddles play­ "So much was impromptu, it was-unreal," he ing. Or perhaps, you envision the tanned face explained. "I was in tears up there." of a cowboy astride his roan-colored horse. Even though the general theme of the night But regardless of your Image of "country", was country, performers still managed to find you could have found it at Coffee House this their own personal flavor. weekend. J.C. Kimmer, a regular visitor to the Coffee With a stage decked out in straw bales, House stage, performed an old folk song for leather saddles and cow silhouttes, the night's the audience. "Those words were so fun," theme was difficult ^^^_^_^^^^^^__ a^mmm^_ Kimmer said of his selection. to conceal. His music originated some Coffee House had "So much was 150 years ago, from music definitely gone coun­ which was composed in the try. impromptu, it was unreal 1800s. As audience mem­ I was in tears up there." Juliette Barnes, a sopho­ bers crowded around more, stormed the stage in checkered tablecloths, Annie Oakley style, slinging Matt Gallagher, cap-guns in each hand and a accompanied by his — Matt Gallagher deck of cards in her back co-host Matt „ pocket. Her magician act, Kanaan, entered the COltee HOUSe EmCee involving volunteers from the stage dressed in audience, was an unusual leather chaps and ————————^—— to the usual Coffee ______^_____ twist the usual cowboy hats. What would proceed their House program. entrance would be an evening drenched in Among the more routine performances was PHOTOS BY AMAKA l.iwn\ country flavor. an act headed by Naomi Haber. She and her A COWGIRL AT HEART This second Coffee House event of the year crew of cowboys and cowgirls lip synced to the (above) — Sporting flannel would be a drastic change over Java Jam, held tune "You Will Be Mine". and denim, Naomi Haber in October. Due to negative student feedback "This is the first time I've been here (at proved that everybody has a from Java Jam, Student Life attempted to Coffee House)," said Haber. "I'm kind of little country in them. This change the image of Coffee House with a mix impressed." was her first time ever at of skits and music. Her sentiments were echoed by both per­ And change it they did. formers and attendees this weekend. And so, a Coffee House. GIMME' A More skits and more laughter is what differ­ congratulations is due to both Student Life REDNECK GIRL (right) - entiated this Coffee House from October's and Matt Gallagher for a successful Coffee This cowgirl was swept of her event. Also. Gallagher's co-host was an House. Hopefully, the next one will be full of feet after a rendition of improvement for the program. just as much variety and humor. "You Will Be Mine." "I love the fact that I had someone up there The third and final Coffee House of the year with me," Gallagher said of his co-host. will take place in December with a Christmas Perhaps it was the skits, or perhaps it was theme. Tuesday, November 10, 1998 Liberty Champion, Page 7 OPINION They gave you roots to grow and wings to fly T H E LIBERTY High school graduation. We were an excited crew, proudly standing In our caps and gowns as OHA parents and friends honored our AMPION accomplishments. I'll be the first to The Official Newspaper of Liberty University Established 1983 admit that the hour-long ceremony slipped by too quickly. 1 had thought that it would be the "... Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is Liberty" (2 Corinthians 3:17). most important event in my life, and yet it was just another day on the calendar; over and done before I Voter turn out: listed under could blink. The gym was soon empty, and I was done with high school forever. the least of our worries For weeks after the ceremony, I Hie decline In voter turn but has become a well established fact over the attended gradua­ years. Though campaign managers generate every advertising means of possi­ tion parties. I ate ble, they still cannot motivate citizens to take action. more cake and From banquets for the elderly, to commercials and debates for the middle ham sandwiches aged to MTV spot lights for the young adults, politicians muster all their ploys than I care to at election time in order to win. Despite all their tactics, voters continue to avoid admit, and I the ballot booths. heard way too Hbwever, once the elections are over, concerned citizens should stop their much advice JENNIFER pouting. So. the people of America did not voice their preferences on election Life as a college pack rat from people I PILLATH day. If they were too apathetic, busy or forgetful to vote, then it was a good thing, barely knew. that the elections were not diluted with their votes. When we students lived at home, we be amongst society's pack of garbage col­ But, among all After all, if people truly recognized the importance of voting, then the voting had a room all to ourselves. Or, if we were lectors. that advice, there are a few nuggets day would be held in anticipation not oversight. Many of the the non-voting cit­ unlucky, we had to share with an extra However, at least I did not allow my of wisdom which I have held dear to izens were not up-to-date on issues such as partial birth abortion, homosexu­ sibling. Each of our life times were lasagna to mold over for an eon, just my heart. At that time, my mom and al rights and euthanasia or else they would have realized how much the new stashed on shelves, nestled In drawers or because I'm too petrified to wash dishes. dad gave me a verse, and I have just leaders could determine America's destiny. hidden in closets. At least I don't clean my laundry at recently come to appreciate and It's a good thing that these voters did not cast their ballots, for if they really When the time came to leave for col­ unreasonable Intervals of bisemesters understand it. cared about the issues, they would have found a way to vote. So, the new lead­ lege, we had to pick and choose between (though I did just clean my sheets for the 2 Timothy 3:14-15 reads, "But as ers, for the most part, represent the informed citizens. the collection that symbolized our identi­ first rime.) At least under my bed there for you, continue in what you have For those who forgot to vote, this should be an incentive to join the ranks of ty. For some, it was easy because they isn't a roach farm haven (though a few learned and have become convinced American intellectuals in the next elections. Otherwise, non-voters will contin- could store their belongings, still others crickets have nested in that dark maze.) of, because you know those from ite to be perceived as apathetic whiners, who have done nothing to change their could return home to bedrooms pre­ Unlike some people I know! whom you learned it, and how from society. For this reason, they will have no cause to complain when the leaders served as they had left them. My circum­ I might be bad, but at least I'm not that infancy you have known the holy take this country on a ride of moral and economic corruption. stances were a bit different. bad. True everyone that walks in may say Scriptures, which are able to make As the middle child of five, I knew mat that our room smells from stressed out you wise for salvation through faith the minute I left, my younger siblings running clothes. But entire towns such in Christ Jesus." would rummage my possessions like as Big Island, Va have stunk for decades Remember your roots. Rainbows in the clouds maggots devouring a corpse. So, I had to and it never seemed to hurt anyone. Remember that even though you select my gear wisely. Besides, chaos tends to add an air of have the opportunity to learn and to This past week, students and citizens from the surrounding Lynchburg area Unfortunately, I joined the ranks of a'* ^mystery in the life of a pack-rat. For question, there'are still some things had the privilege of hearing Poet Laureate Maya Angelou perform at'Sweet Briar small force on campuses across America instance, I have three file cabinets that you should not give up. college. Her message was an inspiration to many. who just couldn't let go. That's right, are jammed packed with everything from College is the perfect time for us to Among her many themes, she encouraged her audience to find joy In the everything came — from Guppies' (that swimming certificates to abortion arti­ question our religion, our philoso­ library. She said that when life seemed overwhelming and despair was had been deceased for eight years) fish cles. As a conspiracy theorist, it is impor­ phies and our standards. Here we are inescapable, that was the time to turn to the poets that can express our agony food, to walkmans (I knew didn't work), tant for me to keep every article and in the midst of academia, surround­ In words. to my whole collection of books that var­ smidgen of information, just in case I can ed by books and intellects. We dis­ Angelou's words carried much truth. It is vital for Liberty to realize its ied from the "Little Engine that Could" to save the world from some master villain. cuss the Bible over coffee, and we responsibility to continually replenish its libraries with modern poets and "Moby. Dick.".(Did I actually That's why God created challenge our values in daily conver­ rhythmic collections. Though prayer and friends provide main means of com­ think I was going to read it pack-rats.. They know. If the sation., , . if ti fort, there is something special about poetry that soothes the soul. • again?) truth is out there, they will We are noMonger'undTf'onFpar- Whether one reads Robert Frost's poems about courage or Walt Whitman's Somehow I managed to have it ... somewhere. From ent's influence. We are free to fly works on nature and its simplicity, there is a new world in poetry. True. stuff boxes into the rent-a - UFOs to One World where we please. Liberty's library contains numerous editions of these classical poets, but the pick up, though it was so Governments to predicted But among all of this questioning, new poets have a voice as well. weighed down my dad almost assassinations, they hold the we must not forget who we are. My Angelou is a prime example of how a new generation with new hurts and stopped at a diesel truck secrets to the universe. dad wanted me to tell you this. He new despair needs a modern writer with whom it can relate. Angelou said weigh-in station. The overload OK, so maybe this is an over­ wanted you to know that some things that when all of life is going ary. poetry can be the rainbow in the clouds that was bearable until it started statement, but I have to protect SUZANNE in life are just part of who we are. Will pull people through. Students can find an escape from the world's pres­ to rain. The makeshift tarp my kind. The truth is that we They are our roots, they are what sures, if only the library will continue to stock its shelves with artists' works that covered my belongings MCDUFFI^^^^_ ^^^^E ^ rats have some work to do in holds us in times of trial. from the past as well as the present. began to look a bit burdened the organization department. The most important root in my life after about three hours of a torrential "Cleanliness is next to godliness," may is my Christianity. While in college, I down pour. not be in the Bible, however Prov. 31:27 have asked myself questions about "Dad," I said, "maybe we should stop cites some elements of virtue as watching my God that I never would have con­ Quotes of the week... and check out my stuff." over one's household and resisting the sidered while in high school. It is too bread of idleness. "1 have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth "It's fine." he replied. easy to logically dismiss God as a (An hour of rain later, I tried again.) Solomon goes on to say, "How long will you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have over­ mythical figure sometimes. "Dad, um, maybe we should pull over." you lie there, you sluggard? When will come the world." No, I don't understand who He is. Trust me, it's just fine," he consoled. you get up from your sleep? A little sleep, And yes, I do think it is important to a little slumber, a little folding of the — John 16:33 Sure, it would be just fine, until we question why we believe things. But tore off the tarp and found more fungi hands to rest - and poverty will come on there has to be something to base and mildew than clothes. you like a bandit and scarcity like an our beliefs on. We have to have roots ^Thy conscience flies out... I'll not meddle with it, — it makes a man a coward; a The bad thing about being a pack-rat armed man" (Prov. 6:9-11). to build upon. man can not steal, but it accuseth him; a man cannot swear, but it checks him; a is that it is not normally affiliated with We college pack-rats need to apply this roan can not lie with his neighbor's wife, but it detects him: tis a blushing shame­ I will be graduating this December. Organization. Much to my roommates' verse right now. We need to sort out our faced spirit that mutinies in a man's bosom; it fills one full of obstacles: it made And now, as I approach the second dismay, it takes me about a week to scattered natures and sort them in some me once restore a purse of gold that by chance I found; it beggars any man that graduation ceremony in my life, I will unpack and until mid-term to get situat­ pattern for the sake of our roommates. once again remember the words of keeps it: it is turned out of all towns and cities for a dangerous thing; and every ed enough to actually clean, so we adapt This is the time of year when the stress of man that means to live well endeavors to trust to himself and live without It." that verse, "continue in what you to the whole mildew environment. papers, tests and projects overflow the have learned." bowl of our sanity. 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Photos by Dan Schoepflln CHRISTINE BRANCADORA Asst. Mgr. Tuesday, November 10, 1998 Page 8, Liberty Champion COMMENTARY The key to student success lies in God's diary BY CHRISTINA LOH until he sets his priorities straight. and incoherent-faith." Champion Editorialist The psalmist reminds us, "Unless the Lord builds If an unbeliever looks the house, they labor in vain who build it" (Psalm at an LU student's work, Facing the semester-end crush of term papers, 127:1). If a student puts the Lord first in his life, ahead would it deserve the head­ exams, projects, and for some, graduation prepara­ of studies, relationships and even having a place to ing "from a servant of the tions, can leave one feeling hopelessly swamped and sleep and food to eat, as the Israelites should have, the Most High God?" Even if discouraged. However, especially in the month of rest of his concerns will fall into place. one has escaped a profes­ November, while Thanksgiving inches closer, yet Luke recorded Jesus saying. "But seek His king­ sor's displeasure over Christmas seems to stand rock still, students should dom, and these things will be added to you" (Luke shoddy work, he will not take care not to give up hope and fizzle out. 12:31). Not that a 12-hour night of prayer will magi­ escape God's. Buckling down, chugging cofTee and pulling one cally produce an "A+" paper, but, as one relies on the Lastly, to maintain late night after another won't necessarily get students Lord's strength to accomplish his tasks, the resulting one's drive, he should back on track, though. When King Darius commis­ self-discipline will enable students to turn in quality remember to keep his sioned the rebuilding of Jerusalem's temple after work, on time. eyes on the goal, as in Israel's humiliating 70-year exile, the Jews were large­ Also, students should rejoice and thank their Paul's proverbial race. ly unsuccessful. Their homes lay unfinished, and their Creator for giving them the ability to learn at all, espe­ Though it may not seem crops fared poorly. cially during the hardest nights. Does, "for I've made so now, most college stu­ However, when the prophet Haggai chastised the my choice to rejoice in the Lord," sound familiar? If, dents eventually enter the Jews, he did not encourage them to quickly finish their after suffering a beating, the apostles could rejoice that work force, have families homes and thus enable them to complete the temple. "they had been considered worthy to suffer shame for and live adult lives. The Instead the Lord told Haggai, "You look for much, but His name" (Acts 5:41), certainly a student can be Christian, however, has a behold, it comes to little; when you bring it home, I thankful for the gift of intelligence even when it much higher aim: to "fight blow it away. Why? Declares the LORD of hosts, requires work. Paul warned Timothy, "Neglect not the the good fight" (1 Timothy 1:18). still ages away (so it seems), the Christian student Because of my house which lies desolate, while each of gift that is in thee." Likewise, students should remem­ Even if an assignment seems hopelessly point­ need not lose hope. As he keeps the Lord first, you runs to his own house" (Hag. 1:9). ber that their ability to learn is a privilege. less, the Lord can use it to teach His child numer­ thanking Him for the gift of learning, the Lord will Likewise, despite one's best efforts, a student will Students should also remember that the work ous things that, in the end, will forge him into a securely hold him above the flood of papers and never experience complete success if he does not put they hand to their professors indicates the quality capable and skilled warrior. It should comfort stu­ tests. Students should remember to glorify the Lord the Lord first. He may buy planners, schedules and of their Christianity. Elizabeth Elliott once wrote, dents to know that their toil "is not in vain in the even in schoolwork, and they should keep their eyes organizers, and he may even experience a measure of "The way we live ought to manifest the truth of Lord" (1 Corinthians 15:58). focused on the future: a future of skillfully serving success, but he will not receive the Lord's blessing what we believe. A messy life speaks of a messy- Now, while the end of the race is near and yet the King. Students should dare to date person out there for them too, because fear involves torment. Facing a Frankenstein budget BY MICHELLE VETTER Guest Editorialist after watching too much TV or But he who fears has not been seeing their friends who come made perfect in love" (1 John "Well, I'm just dating God." from broken families. 4:18 NLT). "For God has not BY JOHN FERGUSON fund the International Monetary Fund with given us a spirit of fear, but of Champion Editorialist the $18 million the president had asked for. "Dating is bad, so I'm not Truthfully, this generation going to do it." may never have really deep power and of love and of a How does Congress explain that one? "We sound mind" (2 Tim. 1:7 Congressmen said they would cut taxes "Courtship is the way to go." meaningful relationships gave him the money, but only on the condi­ NKJV). Christians are called and cut wasteful spending, and America "I asked her out S and she because they are so worried tion that IMF accept tough reforms," House to love each other, not run believed them. They said it would be revolu­ turned me down because she about being hurt. This is the Republican Whip Tom DeLay wrote in an away from relationships. tionary and adhere to principle, and America editorial. IMF is not the only institution in said she doesn't date. How am main reason many of the trusted them. They asked to lead, and need of reform, the National Endowment for I supposed to get to know her Christian "non-dating" books Yes, the truth is, this is America followed. the Arts (NEA) need help as well. now?" are so popular. Christians hard to do. Personal experi­ want the easy answer. They Now, after Congress overwhelmingly Speaking of the NEA, Congress will allot it Liberty students hear these ence tells people that it is just want to find a mate without approved a $520 billion federal budget, it funds in this budget. NEA has been granted kinds of comments everyday. as hard to remain holy in a ever having a broken heart. seems it lied to America again. If she can't $98.5 million to its alleged pornographic, People in this generation are relationship with someone on They think that for it to be trust her leaders, who ;ean America trust? pro-gay and anti-Christian agenda. seriously questioning roman­ whom they have a really bad tic relationships. Books like God's will, it must work out so crush as it is to love their The American president is scandal ridden How else is Congress spending America's "I Kissed Dating Goodbye," everyone is happy. enemy. and his reputation has handicapped his purse? Congress allotted $9.8 million to "Passion and Purity" and knack for honesty. Now. it appears that move an Army lighthouse in North Carolina What did Jesus say But God's promises still "Knight in Shining Armor" sell America's Congress Is not much better. that the Army believes shouldn't be moved.. though? "1 have told you all stand: "No temptation has by the millions. Christians "1 dare say no member"understands what They gave $4 million for an Internet project this so that you may have overtaken you except such as devour articles in all kinds of is in this legislation. Tt is a creation without for a Manhattan history center. Republican peace in me. Here on earth is common to man; but God is magazines about "the new way a mother or father — rather more like a delegated $6 million to finance the Robert you will have many trials and faithful, who will not allow you to find a mate." Liberty stu­ Frankenstein creature — a being patched Dole Institute of Public Service and Policy. sorrows. But take heart, to be tempted beyond what dents are especially disillu­ together from old legislative body parts that The most extravagant allotment extends the because I have overcome the you are able, but with the sioned with sermon after ser­ don't quite fit," said West Virginia duck hunting season in Mississippi. world" (John 16:33 NLT). And temptation will also make the mon about finding a godly in James 1:12, "God blesses Democratic Senator Robert Byrd of the bud­ The Republicans' pork projects will be way of escape, that you may mate, godly dating, marriage, the people who patiently get bill. paid for with the balanced-budget surplus be able to bear it" (1 Cor. etc. But is dating the real endure testing. Afterward they A Frankenstein bill it is. The 1999 fiscal that they promised to use for a major tax 10:13 NKJV). There is a way to problem? will receive the crown of life year budget is 16 inches tall, and it weighs cut. So far, there's been no tax cut. "This deal with temptation if God that God has promised to 40 pounds. It is 4,000 pages long. Many of bill squanders the first budget surplus in 30 This generation was raised, has allowed it to be in those who love him." the pages of proposals consist of handwrit­ years. It is wrong for America," said on "Beverly Hills 90210" where Christians' lives. ten notes and e-mail printouts, and many of Nebraska Republican Senator Chuck Hagel. everyone dated and broke up. Life is hard, that's all there There have been godly, Today's college students is to it. Satan uses Christians' long-term dating relation­ the pages are misnumbered or unnum­ Majority Whip DeLay wrote in defense of bered. watched as many of their par­ worst faults to pull them away ships. There have been people the new balanced budget bill, "This isn't a from God. This generation's where everyone knew they In 1994 the Republicans correctly chastised ents or friends' parents separat­ perfect world ... Legislating is not always worst fault is fear. They are were meant, from day one to be the president and the Democrats for their ed or divorced. The truth is that pretty, and this bill had its fair share of people in today's society don't terrified of being hurt. They together. The answer to the wasteful spending and big government agenda. flaws, but it was the best we could do with know how to really relate to one are terrified of doing the problems of love, dating and But with this budget, who can say the the president we got." The best Americans another: not as friends, not as wrong thing. They are terrified relationships is not going to Republicans in Congress are any different? want is not the yard sale of principles and brothers and sisters in Christ, of giving and not receiving. be found in a formula, but in a Last February, House Republican promises. not as marriage partners. Fear should never be the principle: "But seek first the Majority Leader Dick Armey said, "...How "What a gargantuan monstrosity," said Many have nobody to show motivation for anything but kingdom of God and His right­ J can any member explain a vote to send tax­ Senator Byrd of the budget. A Republican them how. Those blessed with seeking God and His truth. eousness, and all these things payer dollars to the IMF?" Congress voted to couldn't have said it better. godly parents have had a hard "There is no fear in love; but shall be added to you" (Matt. time believing there's a perfect perfect love casts out fear, 6:33 NKJV). "1 Liberty Forum

Super Praise Man rescues students from stand on this subject. But there are also many of ings for men's basketball have slipped big time, as be happening to LU football). convocation monotony. us who still enjoy the distraction that Super Praise a result, and women's hoops can't be much better, As far as my opinion on where we should go, I Band brings to the routine of convocation. considering LU's poor seeding in the NCAA tourna­ think that the Southern Conference would be Dear Editor, ment after an undefeated season. good. It would be great for football and other sports — Brandon Benoit I believe that we have spent enough time in the would benefit from it. The football Atlantic 10 would enable us to compete against the Virginia I am writing you in regards to the Super Praise Big South conference and if we haven't outgrown it, Man section of the opinion column (Oct. 27). I have Keenan was right, when it comes to we are certainly on the verge of it. We have cer­ schools (William and Mary, JMU and Richmond) to disagree with a few points you made toward the conferences, it's time for LU to move on. tainly outdone our welcome and need to move on if as well as established powers Delaware and situation. we want our sports programs to achieve the long Villanova. A move to Atlantic 10 in basketball and Dear Editor, term growth that we appear to desire (Higher seed- other sports would require "growing pains" but First off, I don't believe the Super Praise Band would be an excellent move. The Colonial should not meet its doom. Secondly, you stated ings in NCAA tournaments and 1A status in foot­ Last week I was reading Matt Keenan's (Sports ball). Conference would be an excellent choice because it that "he will appear after the Holy Spirit has involves "established" schools in Va. (something we Editor) article entitled "Time to move out," in the If our achievements alone don't merit a move, I descended upon the crowd and destroy the sacred so greatly desire). moments that follow praise and worship." Oct. 20 Liberty Champion newspaper. I must say believe our average attendance figures, particular­ Super Praise Man usually arrives toward the that I totally agreed with the content of the article, ly men's and women's basketball, are so over­ end of the birthday/opening announcements or and have had the same opinion concerning whelmingly greater than the rest of the conference Steve Vandiver, the beginning of the first song. Very rarely does he Liberty's conference affiliation (particularly in the that a comparison between the two would not war­ Wilmington, Del. show up any later. 1 don't exactly believe that he is last two years) for all of the sports teams at LU. rant a fair comparison whatsoever and probably really disturbing anything since it happens so early The Big South Conference, at one time, would not change in the immediate future. in the program. appeared to be on the move up in all of the sports I have followed LU athletics since 1982 when I Editor's Note: I think of him as a way to help the students programs, but as a result of turnover (teams com­ attended LU and continue to follow the program relax and forget about the stress of previous class­ ing in and then leaving for other conferences), my beyond the realm of the average LU fan, as a result es and deseive as a lead-in to convocation, much opinion of the conference has since changed. I of seeing a Christian school's athletic department That's it for this week. like a pastor using a joke or funny illustration believe the conference is just a revolving door and grow by competing against increasingly better before his sermon. While I agree with you that the has no long-term growth potential for our athletic competition in order to achieve long term success How did you like it? We shock and laughter is not as great as it used to be, teams, considering the fact that LU is expecting and respect in a very competitive market. I do believe that it is a little more than a "polite gig­ excellent growth in the next five years and always The Big South conference appears to be a virtu­ want to know! Take some gle." Most all my friends still enjoy the story lines seems to emphasize athletics (which it should) in al "dead end" for most of our sports programs par­ time out to let this and think that a lot of the jokes are laugh-worthy. the context of sacrificing academic and spiritual ticularly cross country, track and field, women's You also referred to convocation as "spiritual excellence just to achieve athletic excellence, but basketball and volleyball and others, which have school know the current refreshment." On this stand. I will refer you to athletics growing with increase student enrollment been shown dominance in the conference only to Jennifer Pillath's article across the page from you. and increased support from students, alumni and get shafted come seeding time in the tournament. of your brain waves. I believe that Super Praise Man is a little change to the city of Lynchburg. I believe football, being a 1AA independent, is Write a the completely spiritual atmosphere of convoca­ Some of the Big Soulh's teams of the past such getting "left out." Being an independent in this day tion. Don't get me wrong. I'm not saying that we as Towson Slate, UMBC, UNC Greensboro, and age causes scheduling problems and doesn't letter to the don't need the spiritual emphasis associated with Campbell and Davidson, which we established get respect when playoff teams are picked. I get the convocation. It's just that Super Praise Man adds good rivalries with, have left to better conferences feeling the teams involved are somehow down play­ editor in DH 110. flavor to it. and have been replaced with virtual "no names" ing their schedules against weaker competition to I know that there are those who agree with your such as Elon and High Point. The conference's rat­ simply "fill out" the 11 game schedule (which could v~*

•****««*•.•- •••,, MflMMMMI Tuesday, November 10, 1990 Liberty Champion, Page 9 Great expectations LU convincing in 77-58 Lady Flames hope for three-peat performance win over Czech Republic surprised ... I know they (the in '98-99 campaign and return to NCAA tourney BY CHRIS EDWARDS freshmen) were really nervous Champion Reporter before the game," said BY KKVIN BUSH after silling out a year due to a ule strength should The Liberty University Lady Klsseleva. Champion Reporter knee Injury, should compete for help improve Liberty's Flames opened their exhibition Last season, the Lady Flames a starting Job along with sopho seeding In the NCAA basketball season with a 77-58 lost both of their exhibitions. The 1998-99 Lady Flames has more Irene Sloof. Sloof returns Tournament should win over SBC Prerov of the While Reeves was pleased with a ketball season should prove to be after a successful rookie season they repeat as Big Czech Republic Nov. 2 In the Win this year, more Important to another exciting year, as Liberty with the Flames. Sloof returns South Champions. Vines Center. him and the team was their tes­ enters the season as perennial wilh 3.6 ppg, but showed amaz­ The strengthened Junior guard Sharon timony to SBC Prerov and the Big South favorites. ing accuracy behind the three- schedule Includes Wllkerson led all scorers with potential for "eternal results* off The Lady Flames roster is a point arc with a ,432 shooting matchups at home 29 points and also grabbed 10 the court great mixture of young talent percentage. with Virginia Tech, rebounds. Classmate Elena "I told the girls after the game and veterans. Junior Elena Rick Reeves returns for his and road dates at Kisseleva scored 12 points. 1 realty appreciate the testimony Klsseleva returns with her league eighth season as the head coach Kentucky, The Lady Flames were only they show on the court... our high 20.4 points per game and is of the Lady Flames. Reeves Washington and pos­ 29 of 72 from the field (40 per- goal Is that this game will have back as the key player for enters the '98 campaign as the sibly Kansas. cent) and shot 27 percent from eternal meaning," said Reeves. Liberty. three time Big South coach of the "We have complied behind the three-point arc, but "We gave them Bibles In their Klsseleva will be accompanied year. with the NCAA selec­ coach Rick Reeves said he was native language as a part of the by returning starters Sarah and "We have a young team and I'm tion committee to encouraged with the results of (pregame) gifts and hopefully one Sharon Wllkerson. The twin sis­ excited about our six freshman," strengthen our sched­ LOOKING TO THE TOP — Sharon Wilkerson the game, both on and off the of them will come to know ule," Reeves said. ters from Princeton, W.Va. will Reeves said. "We are going to and LU look for Big South title No. 3 this year. court. Christ" provide LU with another exciting play hard and put the rest in "Everyone we play out "They (SBC Prerov) definitely Reeves told of a player from a one-two punch in the backcourt. God's hands." of conference is a potential NCAA season ranked No. 34 by the exposed some of the weak­ Canadian national team who Sharon returns a 15.8 scoring The non-conference schedule Tournament team." Associated Press. Tlpoff is set. for nesses we've got," said ReeVes. now plays in Europe with a average, while sister Sarah adds has been revamped to provide The long road back to the 8:30 p.m. with the Radford vs. Reeves also was happy with friend of Reeves. The player, part 12.6 points per game. the Lady Flames with tougher NCAA Tournament begins this James Madison game proceeding the performances of his fresh­ of a team that played the Lady Jennifer Spurlock, who competition throughout, the reg­ weekend when the Lady Flames LU's game as part of the Taco men. Forwards Dawn Flames in a 1990 exhibition, returns to the team this year ular season. The tougher sched­ host Virginia Tech who opens the Bell Classic. Woodruff and Charity Williams remembered Liberty as the and guard Krystal Reeves con­ "place where they gave me the tributed significant minutes, Bible, You know, it's been eight Newly revamped men's team starting from scratch with Woodruff scoring six or nine years and she still points. Freshman Rachel remembers," said Reeves. BY TIM PAFFORD and Edward Marks. due to knee problems. to accomplish very much. One Young had seven points. After Tuesday's exhibition Champion Reporter Boykin, a senior this year, played Seven newcomers highlight the thing is for sure and that will be the "I was pleased with our with the Australian Nationals, in all 28 games last season and rest of the roster, which will have uptempo excitement that will freshmen ... they Were so ner- the Lady Flames will open the The Journey has begun for a averaged 6.3 points, 3.1 rebounds some depth this year. Look for accompany the high flying Flames. . vous," said Reeves. ,' : "• regular season against in-state new era of LU men's basketball. and 1.6 assists per game. LU to consistently use nine or 10 Liberty opens the season this Junior guard Elena rival Virginia Tech in the Taco New Head Coach Mel Hanklnson Hopkins, also a senior this players every game. Saturday night at home versus Klsseleva echoed coach Bell Classic The game starts is starting from the ground up in year, started 14 out of the 28 Challenges await the Flames East Stroudsburg. Tipoff is set ReeVes. "Today's game was at 8;30 p.m. In the Vines building the 1998-99 Flames games he played in and averaged who enter the season not expected for 7:30 p.m. in the Vines Center. really awesome ... I was really "Center.- from scratch. 6.3 points and 3.4 rebounds per Hanklnson describes the team game last season. as having a great attitude and Marks, a Junior this year, I being unselfish. He states that missed nine games last season they choose to be of one mind, due to a shoulder separation, MINDBOGGLE they choose to give up the bas­ but still managed to play in 19 LJLJ ketball and that they choose to games and averaged 2.6 points, PLAY any game of your play great pressure defense. 2.5 rebounds and 2.1 assists per Hanklnson, whose extraordi game. nary track record of coaching There are three players who choice FREE with this men's basketball extends over attended Liberty in 1997-1998 Q§ three decades, comes to the but did not play due to injuries, coupon. Flames from West Virginia residency requirements, or acad­ MINDBOGGLE University where he has spent emic requirements. /« Video Arcades Mindboggle Video Arcade the last five years as the assis­ Nathan Day, a 6-7 forward, sat tant coach. out in 1998 to meet residency River Ridge Mall The Liberty Flames roster for this requirements: Chrlstyan Rios, a season has also undergone some 6-5 forward, sat out in 1998 to © major reconstruction. The three meet academic requirements; G) ($1 value, with coupon, limit one per person per day) r* EXP. 12-31-98 and Marvin Benjamin, a 6-7 for­ returning players from last season m Sunday Mirpugh.Thu.rs.aay.Qply. are Jay Boykin, Adam Hopkins ward, was red-shiried in 1998

Christmas, Zoffee House A-uditions^ Looking for: Skits • Humor • Tunes • Etc Sunday 11/22: 2-5 pm Monday 11/23: 4-7 p: Tuesday, November 10, 1998 Flames burn up ice in 16-1 rout of rival Radford Highlanders back with a shorthanded goal BY MATT KKKNAN amassed four goals in the first with 7:36 left in the second. Sports Fxlitor seven minutes of the game. By the end of the first period, the Nicholson scored two of his Seniors Kirk Handy and Nell Flames had already put the goals in the third period for his Nicholson provided the Liberty game out of reach with a 7-0 hat trick plus one. hockey team with plenty of scor­ lead. "I had so many opportunities ing Saturday night as each Radford didn't want to go to score it was hard not to skater collected four goals on the down without a fight though as score," Nicholson said. "Our night. LU came away with an both teams traded hard hits mental preparation off the Ice Is amazing 16-1 victory over rival through the entire game. LU fin­ what's really helping us right Radford at the Roanoke Civic ished the night with 32 penalty now." Center. minutes and Radford tallied 26 Over the last two games, For Handy, his four goals and minutes in the penalty box. Liberty has outscored Its oppo­ five assists on the evening for "They liked to hit hard and we nents 37-2 in improving its nine points was a career best for do too," Nicholson said. "We gave record to 4-1 on the season. the senior from Ontario, Canada. it right back to them. Hitting was "Last year we came out and "1 Just had some good line- about the only thing they could looked past people and got beat," mates tonight," Handy said. "It do good." Nicholson said. "We're not taking all starts with the attitude of this Handy scored three goals in a anyone for granted this year." team and it was exemplified with row during the second period to The Flames should face a my four goals." complete his hat trick plus one. tougher test this weekend when Liberty wasted no time In let­ At the 10:52 mark of the second, they square off with Virginia COURTESY OF LU HOCKEY ting the Highlanders know that Handy converted on a power play Tech at the Roanoke Civic Center CUTTING IN — Senior right winger Kirk Handy skates up the ice in action this season. Handy recorded four they were in for a long night. LU opportunity and then came right on Friday and Saturday night. goals and five assists in the lopsided 16 1 victory for Liberty against Radford on Saturday at Roanoke. Final home game ends wifa success Volleyball clinches No. 1 seed 15-9 and earned Its fourth victory with 81 yards on 12 carries. Deion Sanders because I don't BY BRIAN WOOLFORP ;-- Continuedjrorn page 12 In a row. Junior Anthonia Akpama On the ensuing kickoff, LU's have enough speed to put myself Asst. Sports Fxlitor led the Lady Flames with 16 kills. Sammie Choice popped NSU's lrt that class. 1 consider myself 111 tie light in the second quarter The LU volleyball team scorched Senior Jill Vandeventer and fresh­ Tyrone Sellars causing a tumble more of a utility guy." when they answered LU's score three Big South conference oppo­ man Michelle Howland combined which BthanMtCrakeh picked Coach Rutigtlano was self- with an Angelo Todd eight-yard nents over the weekend. for 28 assists In the contest The up and rah in from i 5 yards but critlcal for not realizing Miller's ID run. Todd, who entered the The defending Big South con­ loss pushed the Lady Bucs to 0-9. "I think that was a big point In potential arid usirig it earlier in game ranked in ihe Top 10 in I- ference champions rolled over Akpama continued her excel­ the game," Rutlgflano said. "Our the season. AA for rushing yards was held to Radford, Charleston Southern lent play on Saturday. She kickoff coverage was great today." The Amlsh are right," only 56 yards rushing on the day. and Coastal Carolina University . recorded 15 kills and 10 digs In Todd had entered the game with The added extra point provided Rutigliano said. "You grow old too Liberty won all three games In the victory over Coastal 1,204 yards rushing and 15 LU with a 28-6 lead, which they fast and smart too late." straight sets. The Lady Flames Carolina. Vandeventer also con­ touchdowns on the season. would carry into halftlme. The Flames added a touch­ maintained their first place posi­ tinued to rack up a large number Probably the story of the day down in the third quarter when "I guess tliere were some added tion in the Big South conference. of assists against the Lady was sophomore Trey Mtlfer who Newsome found Brian Nash In incentives for the seniors today." Liberty improved its overall Chants. The Montana native played both ways for the first time the corner of the end zone to put LU senior linebacker Jesse Riley record to 18-3, and Its confer­ notched 43 assists in the 15-12, all season. Miller, playing offense LU on top 35-6. Newsome fin­ said. "We had to come out and ence record to 9-1. 15-10, 15-11 win. for the first time, caught nine ished the afternoon with 184- redeem ourselves for last week On Thursday, the Lady Flames The Lady Flames will travel to because that wasn't LU football. passes for 138 yards and also yards passing on a 15-for-29 per­ defeated Radford University in a Nbrth Carolina this weekend. They never knew where we were recorded an Interception on the formance and one touchdown. duel between two dominating Liberty will play High Point owning from today." defensive side of the balL Some Maybe more importantly was that : teams. The Highlanders were University on Friday. The Flames people started to draw compar­ Newsome had no interceptions in Riley along with Anthony Grant prepared to take the top position will meet Elon College on Saturday JOHN FISHER isons to Georgia's Champ Bailey the game. , led the Flames defensmen with from Liberty, but were swept by In Its regular season finale. HIGH FLYER- •LU remains No.1. seven tackles on the day. or Delon Sanders of the Dallas Liberty will finish out the the top ranked Lady Flames In ;:.: The Flames were to answer Cowboys. remainder of the season on the three straight sets. right back after Walt Hefig bulled Tm Just trying to AD tn where road with two games remaining. The Lady Flames did not relin­ his way into uSe'.end zone with yife need some help," Miller This Saturday they will travel to quish their momentum against 3102 remaining in the first half. humbly said. "1 can't compare New York to face the Hofetra Charleston Southern on Friday. llellg led the LU ground game myself to a Champ Bailey or a Flying Dutchmen. Liberty won the game 15-11,15-3,

Cross Eyed upsets Primal Rage for,IMS.flag football crown

Bv BROOKE HKRMANN Primal was not able to answer •y Champion Reporter back, and Cross Eyed claimed the championship title, 13-7. After a competitive season of Cross Eyed Coach Brad Ward Intramural flag football, Primal was proud of his team's efforts pnth Unlimited f v\oa liWii or\fi. H|| Rage and Cross Eyed battled for throughout the game. the championship title. "Our defense really stepped up. An interception by Anthony The clock was a big issue, but the 20.00 Williams of Cross Eye'd started Lord provided for us." said Cross off the game. The Interception Eyed Coach Brad Ward. visits $1022 was followed shortly by a pass to After a hard fought game Lee s $2022 Joey Lee for the first touchdown gave credit to a higher power. He [usl two minutes into the game. expressed his gratitude to God its $30 22 The defending intramural for securing them the victory. Hj|ts $5022 champions, Primal Rage struck "Christ is always first with back with a touchdown of their Cross Eyed, that's why we were n I lie score. Rage con­ so successful this season," Lee guaranteed i vincingly throttled teams said. throughout the season. The Cross Eyed will go on to play in squad has consistently qualified a regional tournament. Coach xercise Gym J foi the championship game. Ward commented on their trip to The underdog team, Cross North Carolina, "First and fore­ Eyed, was riot intimidated. With most going to Wilmington is a ^nocontracts tqlld ii-amwork, Cross Eyed witnessing opportunity and I'm stormed back to claim the lead. Just glad we get to represent *no cibWn payments Ian Brou scored off of a lateral Liberty University with Christian pa (record the second touch­ attitudes and keeping our eyes n down ul the game. on the cross like our name says!" 845-8169 flPlQlA Memorial Ave., Lynchburg 24501

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BI»Y. B MATTfc M a ....T. KEENA¥7" . - . .. • • N&. • impacImnnnt fo!#•.•r - thllieo Flames17*1 --1 t»inc. Eversol^ \ Tit I'f /-n» tore Sports Editor his MCL in his knee last week against Elon and wasn't expected to MATT KEENAN Even though the Liberty play for the remainder of the sea­ University football team may be son. But after being fitted for a "playing out" the remainder of its brace, Everson felt that he would be season, the seniors were sure to able to contribute against Norfolk Conflicting make their last appearance at St. Williams Stadium a memorable one. "Jarrod came up to me before the Interests The Flames routed the visiting game and told me that he wanted to Norfolk St. Spartans 45-12 on play," RuUgliano said. "That was the Accusations, cheating, bum Saturday, the last home game of the most inspirational thing that I've referees. In athletic events; year for Liberty. ever been a part of as long as I've especially through high Emotions were running high for been coaching football. The Jarrod school, 'home cooking' is the eight LU seniors and their team­ Everson's are what Liberty's all prevalent among different mates who were out to redeem about." contests. You can usually tell themselves after last week's embar­ Everson only stepped on the field from the outset of the game rassing 36-14 loss to Elon. for one play, but the effects of his Whether or not a referee "This game was a testimony to presence gave a boost to the rest of seems to be biased towards this team's character to come back his teammates. one team or not. this week after the Elon game last "I wasn't planning on playing," Most of the time you can week," LU Head Coach Sam Everson said. "But after I put the only say that a referee seems Rutigliano said. brace on I felt pretty good and I to be cheating because you The day was made special for two decided to give it a try. It was my are involved emotionally iri Flames seniors in two very different last time to step on that field so it the game. I can remember ways. Senior place kicker Phillip meant a lot to get out there." from past personal experience Harrelson broke the all-time Liberty The Flames jumped out early in the in Little League All-Stars, a University scoring mark for kickers first quarter when quarterback certain event in the area when he kicked his final extra point Christian Newsome ran a naked boot­ championship game where it of the game with 4:10 remaining in leg in from three yards out The scor­ appeared that the home plate the fourth quarter. The PAT attempt ing drive was set up by a Billy Seals umpire made a call for the gave Harrelson seven points on the interception that was returned 13- home team Martinsburg All- day, moving him ahead of Daniel yards to the NSU 29-yard line. Stars. I had thrown a kid out Whitehead with 239 points. Liberty increased its lead in the at the plate, but the umpire Whitehead had previously held the second quarter with an 83-yard called him safe even though it record of 238 points when he played drive capped by a three-yard Stacy Was obvious that he never for LU from 1991-94. Nobles touchdown run. The extra reached the plate. All of my "Praise Godl" Harrelson exclaimed point hold was botched, keeping the team members and coaches went nuts after the game and MATT HJEMBO about the record. "The Lord has real­ score at 13-0 in favor of LU. ly honored me. This record is a tribute The Spartans (2-8) provided a Martinsburg went on to win ALL IN A DAY'S WORK — LU junior Ethan McCracken (45) runs back a fumble for a TD on a kickoff. to my teammates." the state and regional cham* Kickoff coverage was great all day for the Flames in the 45-12 win. Also pictured is Ramsey Moore (28). LU's Jarrod Everson also made an Please see FINAL on page 10 plonships before losing to Tennesse down in Florida. But this year in intramural flag football, things have got­ So. Alabama shuts out ten out of hand a little bit. It has become apparent >to;'.;ine;' that there needs to be some revisions made as to how Liberty's championship run things are run in the Intramural sports realms. LU reaches Championship game of Big South Tournament; To say justice was served this past weekend when Ctoss Gomez, Ricketts, Johnson earn All-Tournament honors Eyed beat Primal Rage for the which may have caused LU to were playing to well not to. The LU IMS flag football champi­ BY DOUG STEWART struggle in the early moments of goal early in the second-half was onship is an understatement. Champion Reporter the game. The Eagles took advan­ key for us." For the whole season and Entering the 1998 soccer sea­ tage of questionable officiating In the championship game, for countless seasons now, son, the Liberty men's soccer and Liberty mistakes by creating the Flames had to face South referees are also players. Most team had several goals that they numerous shot opportunities, Alabama. This game was to be a of the players on Primal Rage were determined to accomplish. leading to an eventual goal by form of revenge for LU because are also referees for: the vari­ The most important of those Darryl Gomez goal. So. Alabama beat the Flames ous games throughout the goals was to win the Big South Liberty came out and dominat­ during the regular season and season. There definitely has to Tournament and recieve a birth ed the second-half offensively knocked them out of the Big be some conflicting interests in the NCAA tournament. and defensively. LU midfielder South tourney last year. when it comes to referring The Flames were only one hur­ Jason Streets decided to take The Flames and the Jaguars games that might affect the dle away from fulfilling its pre­ control of the game at the 63 played to a scoreless tie after the standings in their division. I'm season goal, but were tripped up minute mark when he was first half. Early in the second sure it wouldn't be too hard to in the Championship game by a fouled by several Eagle defend­ half, USA's Vincent Kosek scored find some unbiased people determined South Alabama ers, eventually setting up a the only goal of the game for So. around campus that would be team 1-0. penalty kick. Alabama. more than happy to referee The second-seeded Flames Streets wizzed the ball past The win gave the Jags, their games. If you're going to refer­ (opened tournament play with a the goalkeeper and into the goal first Big South title. South ee, don't playl iflrst round game against the sev­ for the eventual game winning Alabama (11-8-3) will face the Probably the biggest conflict enth-seeded UNC Asheville goal. The Flames' were able to winner of the Southern of interest would be the com­ Bulldogs. LU coasted to a lopsided hold off several Winthrop shots Conference in a play-in match in missioner of the IMS flag foot­ 4-0 win to earn a berth in the semi­ and held on for the 2-1 come Mobile, Ala. next weekend. ball program here at Liberty final game against Winthrop. from behind victory and a berth Ben Johnson, Gary Ricketts University. The commissioner Both Liberty and Winthrop into the championship game. and Jose Gomez were named to is a player for Primal Rage entered the game playing well. Jason Streets never lost faith the 1998 Big South Men's In a game during the playoffs Liberty won the regular season in his team despite trailing at Soccer All-Tournament Team. between Primal Rage and the SIIAWN ELDRIDCE Pak, the commissioner literally game by a score of 2-1. It was a half, "At half, we knew that we The Flames ended their season CLASH OF THE TITANS — Big South all-tournament team member cold November night in Radford, were going to come back. We at 11-6-1. tackled a player from the Pak Jose Gomez battles with a defender for control of the soccer ball. and nt> flags were thrown. But after a player from the Pak approached Uie commlsh and called him a punk, the commish Lady Flames come close to upset win proceeded to tine the player $10 and suspend him for one game after he had already proceeded over CSU in first round of BSC tourney out of the boundary of the rules was great. We were so focused. We first goal of the game and gave Liberty a himself. Paul Taglibue isn't out BY BIUAN HAUKKMAN have had 10 days since our last regular 1-0 lead. Only thirty seconds after running with the Cowboys is he? Champion Reporter season game and we were as prepared Liberty scored, Charleston Southern The sad part of it is that the The Lady Flames' 1998 soccer season as we possibly could be. We knew it came back with a quick goal, as referees wlip ref the games aren't marked the first time the Big South and we were ready to play." Shanya Beckman scored to tie the even doing that great of a Job. Tournament was held here at Liberty. The first half of the game the Flames game at one. There's more foul language and Sixth seeded LU went up against No. 3 stepped up their defensive pressure, It remained tied at one until Nancy poor attitudes displayed on the Charleston Southern in a game that and goalkeeper Addy Allen made some Davis broke the single-season mark of intramural flag football fields saw both teams play tough defense and great saves keeping it scoreless at half- goals in a season, as she headed the than anywhere on campus. It's when the game went down to the wire. time. At halftime Coach Price felt his ball into the net on a nice corner assist like going to see a rated 'R' movie The Lady Flames put up a hard- team was prepared and ready to play from Rebecca Walters. Davis broke the when you go out to watch one of fought game in front of its home crowd, going into the second half. "Coming old record with her 9th goal of the sea­ these football games. Ypu would as it went into two overtimes before back out in the second half, we were son and put LU ahead 2-1 with three hardly know that you're on a Charleston Southern defeated LU in a confident. We've known all along we minutes left in the game. Christian campus. shootout 4 1. LU finished the season at could play with these guys. We expect­ As time wound down, Charleston I hope for the sake of all (he 3-13-2. ed it to be nil-nil, and we expected to Southern sent a goal into the net as the students who pay to participate Head Coach James Price thought his beat them." last second ticked off the game clock. in IMS sports that there are team stepped up their play and that the The second half was full of action, as Charleston Southern went on to win some changes. There have been attitude was great coming into the level of physical play rose and each in a final shootout ending a hard fought numerous complaints to me game. "We were looking forward to the team knocked in two goals. With Just a game and the season for the Lady about the IMS staff and I felt KILE PHUHJ game, not because we were at home, few minutes gone by in the second half, Flames. there was a legitimate reason to WOMAN HARD AT WORK— Sophomore but because we were ready to play and Nancy Davis took an assist from for­ Davis was named to the All-Toumanient write this column. Let's Just defender Holly Kopka puts the ball in play. they really stepped it up. The attitude ward Cheiyl Williams and scored the team at the end of the tourney. hojje for some changes.