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10-04-93 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 11, Issue 6)

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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 1993 -- 1994 by an authorized administrator of Scholars Crossing. For more information, please contact [email protected]. vlxbtxtv (Khampttftt V^ %^^^^ • Nonprofit org. - -** W -r U.S. Posuge - University, Lynchburg, Va. MondayMonday, ,Octobe Octoberr 4,1994,19933 Vol. 11, No. 6 Lynchburg, va —i.————— Permit No. 136 Virtual Reality comes to campus, creates new world

By PAMELA E. WALCK to bring in new and creative things on cam­ News Editor pus," Mike Stewart, dean of student life, ex­ A "totally different world" called cyber­ plained. space is scheduled to arrive at Liberty Uni­ According to Stewart, there arc only eight versity on Tuesday, Oct. 5, when four Virtual mobile Virtual Reality machines available in Reality machines will be open to all LU stu­ the United States and four of the entertaining dents from 4 to 6 p.m. in the David's Place machines will be on the LU campus. multi-purpose room. "These are the hottest things out as far as The machines, considered to be the next entertainment is concerned. Since there are generation in entertainment, combine quad­ only eight mobile machines, having four of rophonic sound with a 360-degree, three di­ them on campus is a very unique thing," Ste­ mensional visual environment through a wart continued. headgear called a "visette." Stewart also stated that Marriott food serv­ Together, the effect results in a brand new ices will be hosting a picnic supper at world of the human imagination. David's Place for the Tuesday evening meal. According to Kramer Entertainment, Inc., Sand pit volleyball games and additional the company supplying the machines for activities will also be available. Liberty, Virtual Reality machines have Stewart advises all interested students to been featured in recent box office hit come as soon as possible since the activities movies such as "The Lawnmower Man" and will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. photo by Jwon Chrlstofl "Total Recall." Virtual Reality should last about five min­ STANDING UP FOR THE UNBORN — More than 800 residents of Lynchburg, including numerous Liberty "There are numerous agencies around the utes per student. University students, took time out to pray for America's unborn during the fifth annual Life Chain. The chain is country that call us and keep us abreast on hot There will be no admission fee. Students constructed each year to acknowledge the millions of babies aborted each year in America. new items, that way the school can help stu­ can obtain additional information by calling dents see what is available to them. We want ext.2131. Debate team displays unity in first tourney of season varsity and our novices, who did re­ novice division for the weekend. novice teams' accomplishments LU debaters are looking forward tucky during the weekend of Oct. 9, Two debaters ally well," Brett O'Donnell, LU head In addition, Layla Hinton, a LU were also noteworthy. to practicing this unity in their next in place of the Randolph-Macon ranked in top 10 debate coach, stated. varsity debater, was ranked number "We had three out of four novice match which will be held at Ran­ tournament. Nine teams from LU attended the four in her division. teams go on. That's phenomenal," dolph-Macon Women's College in "I'm very excited about it. of tourney match at King's College in Wilkes- Hinton was pleased with her ac­ Sandy Noles, a senior debater, said. Lynchburg on Saturday, Oct. 9 and Kenucky is a very competitive tour­ By TIMOTHY J. GIBBONS Barre, Pa. complishments. The coaching staff was pleased Sunday, Oct. 10. nament," Hinton said. Champion Reporter Three out of Liberty's four attend­ "It was a sign that all the hard work with the win-loss record but said that "I think we can make a few The debate coaches agree and The Liberty University debate ing novice teams "broke" or went paid off. It makes me look forward to they were more excited about the changes to make the team more expect the varsity duo to do well team finished its first tournament, past basic competition. the rest of the year," Hinton stated. amount of team unity. competitive. At Randolph-Macon, among the other colleges represented gleanina experience, personal In addition, two Lihertv debaters Whiddon also is antic.inating fu­ "We. reallv grew together as a we should do even better." at the uDcomine Lynchburg tourna­ awards and team unity at King's received individual speaking ture matches. team. We found what we need to do O'Donnell said. ment. College, Sept. 23. awards. "It's a good way to start (the sea­ to improve. It's a good starting In addition, Liberty's top varsity "I think we've got a competitive "I was pleased with our results. I Christy Whiddon, a novice de­ son)," Whiddon said. point," Michael Hall, assistant duo of Hinton and Adam Milam will team that can do really well," was really pleased with our junior bater, ranked number eight in the According to veteran debaters, the coach, stated. be going to a tournament in Ken­ O'Donnell stated. Senators prepare Sophomore nursing to open new session students recognized By TIMOTHY J. GIBBONS constituency and act on their re­ Blue ribbon ceremony to be advocates of morality in their Champion Reporter quests. future professions. What is the proper way to write a "Your thoughts, your feelings, marks students' entry The highlight of the evening was bill for the student senate? your opinions do count," Traeger when 60 sophomores were presented Student representatives were in­ stated. into field of nursing with their blue ribbons by Miller. structed on this job and more during Furthermore, other members of By PAMELA E. WALCK The sophomores honored were: their orientation meeting on Thurs­ the administration also encouraged News Editor Joshua Aiken, Beth Aldridge, Ra- day, Sept. 30. the students about the importance of More than 200 friends and family mona Ballard, Kendra Bengds, The group of more than 50 repre­ their jobs. members witnessed the annual so­ Karyn Brooks, Faith Brown, Jason sentatives were briefed by members "A lot of the things that have gone phomore blue ribbon ceremony, in Carroll, Cheryl Collier, Susie Dagh- of the Student Government Associa­ on, started in the senate," Dean Mi­ conjunction with the LU nursing fal, Johnna Dillon, Shauna Dugan, tion; Dr. A. Pierre Guillermin, Lib­ chael Stewart, who had once been department on Thursday, Sept. 30, Heather Eley, Debra Elliot, Pamela erty University president; and other involved in SGA himself, said. at Thomas Road Baptist Church. Elliot, Carolyn Fallon, Kelly Fox, members of the campus administra­ Stewart also said he was excited According to Dr. Linda Miller, Rebecca Fus, Marli Gelladuga, Pat­ tion. about interacting with those in­ chairman of the nursing department, rick Gooch, Amy Graham, Robin "I feel the spirit on campus is volved in senate. the ribbon ceremony replaces the tra­ Graves, Lee Hammons, Jeffery Har­ strong. It is important that the univer­ "It's not an us and them situation. ditional cap ceremony by presenting low, Alicia Haymes, Lynn Heck- sity stays as it is with the support of It's family," Stewart said. sophomores with blue ribbons, jun­ man, Mary Jackson, Janice Jones, the students," Guillermin stated. After the orientation, the senators iors with red ribbons and seniors Robin Jurgeson, Tracy King, Kim The campus president also urged seemed ready for the sessions to get with red, white and blue ribbons. Kirk, Heidi Kruzan, Elizabeth Light, senators, both new and returning, to underway. "The ribbon ceremonies were cho­ Miriam Lim, Clayton Lippart, Lidia work with the administration. "I think we're looking at a produc­ sen by our first class in the nursing Lupulescu, Tricia Marshall, Alice "I have found student government tive year," Sen. Brian Trippett stated. program to replace the traditional Martin, Erica Martin, Kim Masteller, to be very responsible in the last few "We have a significant number of cap ceremony. The sophomore blue Barry McElyea, Paige Mickler, Lori years," Guillermin added. returning senators, so we know how ribbon signifies the entering into the Miedema, Rebecca Neal, Skip Dean Bruce Traeger, of Liberty to get things done," Trippett con­ nursing program," Miller explained. Neels, John Pfeister, Amanda Phaup, Todd Phillips, Tiauna Puckett, Karen residence life, also addressed the cluded. In addition, it also marks the be­ Sinclair, Neshantia Smith, Lisa senators, stating that he anticipated a Student senate will officially hold ginning of their careers, as students Snider, Sara Southhall, Kathy good year. its opening session on Thursday, wear their uniforms for the first time. Sprouse, Stacy Taing, Emily Tanner, "I'm looking forward to working Oct. 6, according to Executive Vice photo by Pamela E. Wallk During the ceremony Mark W. President Jason Williams. RECOGNIZING SOPHOMORES — Dr. Linda Miller, chair­ Foreman, assistant professor of phi­ Amy Thames, Traci Tidwell, with you," Traeger stated. Huimin Yu, Michelle Warner and The public meeting will be held at man of Ill's nursing department, presents Liberty nursing losophy and religion, addressed the In addition, Traeger urged LU Jeffery Weertman. senators to talk to members of their 3 p.m. in DeMoss 161. student Erica Martin with her blue nursing ribbon. nursing students, encouraging them Ministry majors experience growth Church Ministries (Enrollment 664) By MAINA MVVAURA and maintain the same number of professors, as Another way the Center for Church Minis­ PAMELA E. WALCK in past years, by incorporating the use of tries is curbing the tide of students is by Counseling 1 3.5% The commandment to "go ye into all the student leaders. encouraging them to get involved in the vari­ world" has been put into practice like never Currently, there are seven instructors in the ous organizations and activities the center Christian Ed. 20.538 before at Liberty as more than 1,323 students center for church ministries with numerous offers. Missions . I 2.6*5 prepare lor full-time ministry through the LU student leaders acting as assistants to the pro­ "Those dial want to get involved can, and Church Music 0.5% Center for Church Ministries. fessors. those that want to get losl in the shuffle can, a Pastoral 4.2% According to Dr. David Adams, director Adams stated that although things are if they so desire. But there is a lol of room for Youth 48 7% lor the Center for Church Ministries, enroll­ going smoothly, a request for additional in­ student involvement," Adams stated. ment is up by 25 percent compared to past structors has already been presented to ad­ Some of the various activities include: academic school years. ministration as well as to the office of the working either full time or pari lime in area "The main goal of the center is to train men school provost, Dr. Earl Mills. Lynchburg churches; gelling involved "Normally, a introductory class is going to through clubs like YoulhQuesl, a group that and women to go into the various ministry are ()4 fields which God called them to enter," be bigger, not just at Liberty, but at oilier works wilh local youth; World Impact, a There 6 students enrolled with church ministries. There are six areas Adams slated. universities as well. It is not until a student club thai focuses on world missions; and par­ of concentration in the department. The pie graph demonstrates the percent­ Amazingly, with such a dramatic enroll­ gets into his major, that the class size ticipating in the Shepherd's Club, a pastoral age of students in each area. organization. ment increase, the center has been able to shrinks," Adams explained. graphic by Tudd illr ihman Page 2, Liberty Champion ffigfag Monday, October 4,1993 Contest provides students with creative opportunity By AMY MORRIS editor of IP, stated. Each poem must be on a separate World News Editor Cash prizes will be awarded for the sheet and must bear, in the upper left- A national college poetry contest, top five poems, including: $100 for hand corner, the name and address of open to all college students and first place, S50 for second, S25 for the student as well as the college alumni desiring to have their poetry third and S20 for fourth and fifth attended. Put name and address on anthologized, is being sponsored by place. the envelope also. International Publications (IP) based In addition, there is an initial S3 • There is no restriction on form or in Los Angeles. registration fee for the first entry and theme. Length of poems arc up to 14 The contest is semi-annual and of­ a fee of one dollar for each additional lines. Each poem must have a sepa­ fers S250 in cash and book prizes. poem. rate title. (Please avoid "Untitled.") Free printing is provided for all ac­ All entries must be postmarked no Small black and white illustrations cepted poems in theanthology, Ameri­ later than Oct. 31,1993. are also welcome. can Collegiate Poets, which is a col­ Submissions should be sent to: • Foreign language poems are ac­ lection of contemporary poetry writ­ International Publications, P.O. Box ceptable. ten by college students representing 44044-L, Los Angeles, CA 90044. • The judges' decision will be final. every state in the nation. Other contest rules and restrictions • Entrants should keep a copy of all "This will be of special interest include: entries as they cannot be returned. to all collegiate poets as it provides • Entries must be original and un­ Prize winners and all authors awarded ENHANCING OUTER BEAUTY — Chi Alpha, a club specifically designed for women, held a for them a source of inspiration, published. Poems previously printed publication will receive a gold-seal meeting on Monday, Sept. 27, in DeMoss 161 featuring Beauty Control representatives who gave encouragement and a unique, inter­ in student publications acceptable. certificate 10 days after the deadline. collegiate outlet for their literary • All entries must be typed, double- IP will retain one-time publication free beauty tips and demonstrations. Amy Clegg and Christy Lehey (pictured above) were ambitions," Dr. Val M. Churillo, spaced, on one side of the page only. rights for accepted poems. chosen for the demo. Language teacher learns to relax, enjoys life through family farm By TINA TOWERS me. On the other hand, the calf I spent a great Copy Editor "When I bought that place, deal of time with might not produce. When he needs time alone, Dr. David I walked around it several "With my students, sometimes it's that kid Towles, professor of modern languages, finds that I think I'm not reaching. I just can't get a place of refuge at his farm, Bent Creek. times, weeping and thanking him to talk to me. Then, all of a sudden, Because he enjoys his job as professor of God. I couldn't get over the graduation rolls around and he hugs me and Spanish and teaches with such intensity, says, 'I love you,'" Towles explained. Towles looks forward to his quiet times at fact that it was mine." In addition, Towles says that he enjoys how home, a 28-acre farm located 10 miles north — Dr. David Towles the cattle do not hold back. They let him know of Appomattox. Professor of Modern Language they appreciate him. Presently, Towles has six cows which he College students, according to Towles, are breeds artificially so he can have the best pick Texas, he raised calves while his father raised similar because they send notes of thanks and of the bulls in the world. horses. bring their parents to meet him. However in the past, he has had rabbits, Later, he married a farm girl whose parents "I'm overwhelmed at what I get to do here. chickens, calves and even a pig. live on 354 acres of land. My life is all hugs and handshakes," he said. But, some of the animals required a lot of Since he married, Towles'wife has been his However, Towles cherishes those four or work and since underfeeding or overfeeding greatest support. five hours each week he spends at Bent Creek. could kill the calves, Towles decided to raise "If I were married to a girl who thought that "Farming is a way of getting alone. It helps cows which were more "self-sustained." baby calves were cows, I would be in trouble. creativity to get by yourself, no radio, ear­ "I decided I needed to try something that Farming is a two way street. It's something we phones. Nothing," Towles stated. wasn't so hard on my heartstrings," he said. share, and I think she enjoys me enjoying it." Today he thanks God for giving him the As a result, in 1990, he bought heifer calve^ y (Although he enjoys, his quiet times on the place. a . thai were jusi weaned. farm, Towles is first arid foremost a college "When I bought thatplace> I walked around After letting them grow old enough to fia\fe- professor. But according to Towles, there are it several times, weeping ana thanking God. I their own calves, Towles sold a couple and some strong similarities between farming and couldn't get over the fact that it was mine. now has a small herd. teaching. However, I still hesitate to say that it's mine Towles' life in a small town influenced him "In farming, sometimes it's the calf that I — God's letting me use it for a decade or two, to get involved in farming. As a young boy in didn't really pay attention to which amazes and I'm very appreciative," he said.

photo by Todd Shllllngton MATHEMATICAL FUNDAMENTALS — LU Professor Wilma Barlow Department conducts special was honored at a reception sponsored by the math department. Barlow taught 15 years at Liberty University before she retired. journalism workshop for CFAWs By AMY MORRIS "We were very pleased with the turnout They take this knowledge and apply it to their Around the town... World News Editor and have already decided how we're going to own high school publications," Brandi A journalism workshop for more than 80 change some things for next year. I think it Barnum, editor of the Liberty Champion, EMPLOYEE RETENTION, call 804-582-6100. high school students was held in conjunction was a positive experience for both students said. MOTIVATION SEMINAR: LYNCHBURG PEACE EDUCATION with Liberty University's College for a Week­ and staff," Wharton said. Friday's sessions included the following: A free program for business owners CENTER: end on Friday, Oct. 1. During the hour-long seminars that the • Computers in newspaper production entitled "How Successful Entrepreneurial The Lynchburg Peace Education Center, According to Professor Ann Wharton, students attended, staff members from the • Computers in yearbook production Companies Attract, Motivate & Retain Em­ the Lynchburg Friends' Meeting and Pax chairman of the journalism department, the Liberty Champion and Selah spoke about • Getting the newspaper story right ployees" will be held on October 11, 1993 Christi Lynchburg are co-sponsoring an inter­ purpose of the workshop was to offer help on their experiences working on college-level • Dressing up your yearbook from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. active experimental workshop on the spiritual a range of skills useful for both yearbook and publications. • Designing a newspaper for the reader The program will be held at C VCC Bedford basis of social action, on Saturday, Oct. 9, newspaper staffs. "Many high schools that attended the work­ • Writing yearbook stories that get read Building (library) Room 3217. The program from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For example, the high school students shop were novices when it came to newspaper again and again format will be a satellite teleconference by The session will be held in thet Lynchburg learned about designing exciting layouts, and yearbook production. They learned from • Creative newspaper advertising three leaders in the field who will discuss College Turner Gym, rm. 308. For additional creating fascinating graphics and enhancing observing how a newspaper or yearbook is • Creative yearbook photography various topics. To register for the seminar, information call 522-8419. their writing style. planned and put together on a college level. • Adviser's workshop

r SUNDAY (Kampus (ELnlexibav BUFFET 16 ITEMS INCLUDING • Speakers for convocation this • Monday Night Football, featur­ • Aerobics, open to all students, Crab Legs week include: ing Washington at Miami, will be are held Monday through Fri­ J^ITI^J Wednesday - Major General Mat­ shown at David's Place on Mon­ day, at 3 p.m. in the multi-pur­ • :||TiM Hi.l • *.#%• thew Zimmerman day, Oct. 4. pose room at David's Place. Prime Rib Friday - SGA elections Monday - Greg Laurie • Late Night Activities on Friday, • Class officer elections will • Chicken • Crah Ix-gs Fort Hill Village • 237-6256 Oct. 8, include: Skating, Bowling, take place during convocation • Sparc Rib • Prime Rib Putt-Putt, Show Biz and various • Scaremare celebration, hosted on Friday, Oct. 8. • Vegetables • Ijsagna _J Fort Hill Village Shopping Center by YouihQuest, will be held on activities at David's Place. The room locations for the • Broccoli & Cheese • Vlanicolli t Avenue Wednesday, Oct. 6. For additional For additional information, con­ separated convocation are to be • Stuffed Shells • Shrimp • Clams Casino • Sausage 1'cppcr 30 South information, call ext. 2179. tact the SGA offices at ext. INFO. announced. • Linguini Clams • Meal Halls 12 - 2 p.m. • 5 - 9 p.m. ^

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A Students Guide to Class Elections Class elections get underway as campaigning takes on new form By PAMELA E. WALCK year are taking on a new dimension by allow­ ing cap on past class elections, but this year minute speech, which will be presented dur­ student body. Newi Editor ing candidates to publicize their campaigns the limit is $50. ing the class convocation. "Everyone running for office seems excited Editor's Note: The following page has for an extended period of time in an effort to "We decided to put a spending cap on the Once voted into office, the class representa­ and the interest level for each candidate has been created in an effort to help Liberty promote the importance of class officers. campaigns because it isn't a scholarship posi­ tives are expected to be responsible for a been high. It is especially evident in the fresh­ University students know more about the "We've extended the campaigning period tion, and we did not want the usual clutter that variety of activities. man and sophomore classes," LaBerge stated. class election process and the candidates from two days to four. This will help students occurs from full-fledged campaigns," LaBerge These responsibilities include: building Regardless of the class, LaBerge encour­ running for office. get their name out," LaBerge stated. stated. unity and loyalty among the respective ages the entire student body to participate in Election time has arrived at Liberty once The official campaigning process, which In addition, each candidate was required to class, organizing and running class convoca­ the class elections on Friday, Oct. 8. again, as more than 16 candidates make final begins on Monday, Oct. 4, will allow students undergo a screening process which included tions, planning fund raisers, planning "Vote for a candidate who will do the best preparations for class elections on Friday, to publicize for their indented class office filling put an application as well as one-on- parties and outings for the respective classes, job for you. Make an informed vote because Oct 8, during class convocation. through posters, buttons, pamphlets and word one interviews. listening to students and reporting students' these people will be representing you to the According to Bryan LaBerge, StudentGov- of mouth. Those chosen from the interviews were needs to SGA, and informing SGA on administration and SGA. So you want some­ cmmeni Association president, elections this According to LaBerge, there was no spend­ then required to develop a short, three to five ideas that will help build unity among the one with good ideas," LaBerge stated. Candidate for Senior Class President... Name: Renee Reber "I want to establish Senior class presidential candidate runs unopposed traditions at Liberty, The senior class faces a unique running for office. that the upperclassmen may not Hometown: and I want the senior dilemma for the 1993 class elec­ "No one signed up for vice presi­ have shown a greater interest in Greenville, S.C. tions with only one student dent before the deadline. If we made class elections is due to the lack class to kick off running for the presidential office an exception on the deadline rule, of communication during convo­ traditions that will and no one signed up to run for vice then we would have to make excep­ cation services. Major: Government, president. tions for other rules," LaBerge said. Regardless of the lack of par­ Public Administration still be around when According to Bryan LaBerge, As a result, the senior presidential ticipation Renee Reber, the sen­ SGA president, the class has seemed candidate will be given the option of ior presidential candidate, will we come back for less interested in class elections than electing her vice president, who will have her work cut out for her as » in previous years, and he hopes that then be approved by SGA before tak­ she prepares activities for the reunions. the senior student body will show ing office. senior class that will lead up to strong support for the candidate According to LaBerge, one reason graduation in May. Candidate for Junior Class President... President, vice president candidates run uncontested "/ think that my Name: David Friend The junior class is facing a unique pending. policies that the two potential can­ biggest goal is for the class election this year as offices Regardless of the ptential changes didates for class president plan to junior class to be the Hometown: run unchallenged for both the in the campaign, according to Bryan implement during their tenure will Lynchburg, Va. presidential and vice presidential LaBerge, SGA president, the candi- require strong support from both greatest class the slots. ates running are showing a lot of the vice president and the junior ejvc'ncmcnl. tor the of £\ces ttiey hope class in general. university has ever Major; Government candidate,is expecting competition to hold. Therefore, according to LaBerge, had. To bring the from Beth Kleinknecht, who may Furthermore, LaBerge encourages Michelle Bickel, who is running also been running for president. members of the junior class student unopposed for the office of junior class up as the best, Currently, Kleinknecht is in the body to show strong support for the vice president, will play a vital role could be my greatest standing but her decision to run for students running for office. in fulfilling the goals of the presi­ the office of junior president is still The various programs and dential candidate. goal." Candidate for Sophomore Class President.. Name: James Boyette a I feel that the class Vice presidential candidates look toward exciting race of 1996 has been Hometown: Though the sophomore class has process. running for the office of vice presi­ established as one of only one student running for the "It's been a bit disappointing to not dent and looks forward to working Washington, N.C. presidential office, the position of have anyone to run against, the class with whom ever wins. the most active and vice president will be a tough battle needs competition in order to be rep­ The sophomores running for VP dynamic classes at with four students running for the resented by more than one side, but I include; Ryan Baraga, Brandon Major: Administrative office, according to Bryan LaBerge, am not going to change my view of Burgard, Nicole Smoot and Mat­ Justice LU.. .1 want to add to SGA president campaigning. I'll be as excited run­ thew Ziegler. that and maintain LaBerge stated that though only ning unopposed as I was last year," "I encourage students to partici­ one student showed interest in the Jimmy Boyette, the sophomore can­ pate in the elections, regardless of that successful presidential office, all students didate for president, stated about the having only one person or four reputation.*» involved in the race have displayed race. people running for office," LaBerge excitement for the campaigning Boyette seemed pleased by those stated. Candidates for Freshman Class President... Presidential, VP candidates battle for offices Name: Michelle Name: Dean Parker Students running for the freshman ideas about what the freshman class Ellison Hometown: class offices have their work cut out should accomplish and have nu­ Hometown: Downingtown, Pa. for them because both the presiden­ merous goals for the year. tial and VP positions have numerous With various goals in mind, the Lonsdale, Minn. Major: Business people running for both offices. role of the vice president will prove Major: Secondary Ed. Management According to Bryan LaBerge, to be vital in helping accomplish SGA president, the freshman class those ideals. "My main goal is to has shown great enthusiasm this The five students running for work with the year for the election process and he freshman vice president include; "/ want to help by expects both races to be tight. Cathy Badia, Sharon Conner, India students to create a being a servant." The four students running for the King, Eureta Mayes and Winifred link between students presidential position have strong Whaley. and administration."

Name: Cedric White Name: Peter Zipf Hometown: Hometown: Hershey, Pa. Baton Rouge, La. Major: Government Major: Pastorial, Telecommunications "My goal is unity. I ul want to bring think that behind racial unity on every good leader is campus. As a body a good cabinet. I of Christ we need to need the freshman stick together." class' input." Monday, October 4,1993 ®jmmm Liberty Champion, Page 5

Editorial ...Where the spirit of the Lord is, there is Liberty. II Corinthians 3:17

Solve parking problem with obedience, courtesy The scenario happens dozens of times daily. A student leaves his/her home in a bustle. Books and an umbrella are tossed in the car, and at breakneck speed, the student, sensing an impending tardiness in his/her 8 a.m. class, decides to take a shortcut over the railroad tracks at the rear of campus. Speeding up the sharp incline toward the tracks, the town student realizes, much to his chagrin, that a Norfolk Southern train as long as the First Amendment guards certain types state of Rhode Island has other plans. Screeching backwards and careening down the hill, the car veers through the River Ridge Mall parking lot, en route to campus. Running a red light and passing several of speech, but who determines which? terrified motorists, the late student finds the commuter lot full, tears into Tolerance and privileges, what do these takes strength and maturity. Because the School Reform." the DeMoss faculty parking lot and dashes into class. terms have in common? first amendment, as it now reads, does pro­ "The thrust of this One hour later, an incredulous cry of disbelief is heard across the When taken in the context of the first tect them, we must sit and watch while the conference was parking lot as the student rips a pink slip from under the windshield of amendment, everything. KKK is allowed to conduct meetings and one of overt dis- As part of the Christian right, we are con­ publish literature and see a homosexual crimination the illegally parked automobile. "Oh my goodness, are they ever going stantly criticized for being intolerant, big­ publication such as The Blade make its filth against a specific to get it!" the miffed student hisses. Contrary to popular belief, campus oted and retentive, among other things. In­ accessible to young children. class of individu­ security does not get a tremendous adrenaline rush from handing out tolerant of what, you say? Usually this falls Most people would call this type of activ­ als, namely those multitudes of tickets, nor is it under a quota system to hand out a specific in the category of anything that goes against ity indecent. Art which depicts unnatural who hold tradi­ the basic social norms. acts is indecent. Activities which discrimi­ tional Judeo- number of tickets daily. In fact, if you stopped to talk to the security For instance, decent folk who protested the nate against a certain race or people are Christian beliefs," BRENT M. officers, they would probably tell you that they are just as annoyed to Robert Mapelthorpe art exhibits, fea­ indecent. (Note "Race" and "peoples", not Attorney Mike TRIMBLE write ticket after ticket as you are to receive them. turing homosexual men engaged in various sexual preference). But when the definition Norton said. •••••••••••• Students complain about the lack of parking; but the simple fact is that sadomasochistic acts, among other of decency is left to the government, it takes At the costof nearly $20,000, teachers from things (aired on PBS stations, no less), were on an entirely new connotation. 15 districts attended this seminar, apparently if students actually parked in the designated spaces and hoofed it to their criticized for being close minded. Pardon A broad-based decency clause could in to learn how to deal with "intolerant" Chris­ various destinations, there would be ample parking. us if we do not desire to have deviant sexual fact, lead to a further sterile, godless, neutral tians. Where and when did this 360-degree Faculty, commuting students and seniors have earned the right to park behavior as nightly television fare. environment. The specter of a godless turn take place? in closer proximity to classrooms and dorms. Freshmen should be It seems all one has to do is claim censor­ government dictating what is moral and Would the same happen if government ship and any type of foul material is allowed decent is frightening. were to ultimately decide what would be tol­ thankful that their autos are even allowed on campus because this is a to run amok, while everyone stands aside for This has already been manifest in the form erated? Yes, only to a broader extent than it privilege not bestowed on freshmen at many other universities, and fear of being labeled a bigot. of the fictitious separation of church and does already. Created by a group of people previously at LU.. But to dispute what is decent andappropri- state amendment, which doesn't actually who assumed it would be used responsibly, If the entire university would cooperate and obey the very clear and ate and to try to deduce what exactly the fra- exist, but is perhaps more vehemently de­ the right to free speech is somewhat of an mers had in mind by free speech when pen­ fended than all our liberties combined. open ended privilege. However, the opposite definiteparking regulations easily obtained from the security office, ihe, ning the constitution (doubtful that Mapelt- Anything remotely related to Judeo-Christi- has occurred. .. . present parking problem would be alleviated. , -horpe was among them) is time consuming anity is deleted from public places, text­ The sects in society who responsibly abide and tedious. books etc. by the free speech clause are the ones being Top spender now reinvents government? To do so, one must manuever lenee deep Remember when there were fights to keep discriminated against, and the abusers are through a quagmire of liberal rhetoric which explicit sex education materials out of the protected. Vice President Gore off to a shaky start says, "If we censor one, it will lead to only schools? Supporters of such curricula in Poetic justice? Perhaps. more blah blah..." (Funny, they didn't say Colorado found a way to combat this prob­ But for the time being, it is the only system While everyone agrees that reinventing government and streamlining that when the Bible was removed from lem: Attend a national conference called, we have—one that leaves responsible people it are good ideas, new evidence suggests that perhaps Al Gore is not the schools.) "Responding Democratically to Religious to decide what is truly indecent and choose man to do it. The vice president is already creating rifts with his proposal However, to be tolerant in today's world Agendas: Right Wing Pressure Groups and otherwise. to combine the DEA and the FBI. The plan has encountered stiff opposition from the DEA. DEA administrator Robert Bonner feels Utilize campus newspaper as change agent; the plan would set back the clocks on the nation's drug war by "Several years." But this is perhaps just the beginning of the vice-president's woes. In voice written opinions in responsible manner a twisted sort of irony, the National Taxpayers Union released its list of A student news­ In case you missed that, the key word in the As the editor of the Liberty Champion, above sentence was "response." the biggest congressional spenders in 1992; and for the third time in four paper is a terrible I strongly encourage you to respond to thing to waste. With No matter how many campus events we any article in the paper with which you years, the now vice president was the recipient of the dubious, "top the staggering num - cover or how many different opinions we disagree, agree or feel further comment is spender" award. ber of new students express, unless we have provoked thought needed. Mature, articulae responses to ar­ Another interesting fact about this study is that the top 10 spenders in this semester, I have and generated intelligent student response, ticles are appreciated by the entire editorial our goal has not been accomplished. both the House and Senate were all Democrats. been tremendously staff. surprised at the lack The Liberty Champion is your student Furthermore, you are more than welcome of response to the newspaper. 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The opinions expressed in this publication Please address all letters to "Editor, The Multi-Purpose building. lake place in the northwest corner of the ing campus improvements or student govern­ do not necessarily represent the views of Liberty Uni­ Champion" and drop them off in DH 113 or The junior class will meet in Demoss 160- cafeteria Friday, Oct. 15 at 7:00 a.m. ment, don't hesitate tocallextension 2323,or versity. mail toThe Champion, Liberty University, 161 while the senior class will meet in Fine The Reber-Thomas dinning hall may also stop by our offices in David's Place. Page 6, Liberty Champion Commetttarg Monday, October 4,1993 'Discovery' of 'gay gene' moot: researchers gay themselves By BARTON SWAIM gene" (by liberals) has come about at exactly gay, must we not ask where, exactly, Baily In addition to proving-cr, arguing-that gays •The ethical standards of the two suppos­ Champion Reporter the same time as advocacy of "gay rights" (by and Pillard found their subjects? San arc not born gay, I also gave compelling edly most esteemed members of the gay com­ Roughly one year ago I wrote a column in liberals), it is. Even the most touted reports Francisco's Castro District, maybe? Ha Ha!" reasons why homosexuality itself is a danger. munity, Congressmen Gerry Studds and Bar­ this very space entitled "Gay Rights: Another are simply logically dubious. In addition, as many qualified but ignored l)The act itself ruptures columnar cells and ney Frank, are, shall we say, less than upright. Piece of the Civil Rights Pie." Consider the celebrated LcVay case, which scientists have noted, testing on gay twins is damages capillaries, which causes, among Studds has been proven to have had an affair Therein, I argued that 1) gays are not inher­ even the gay activist for which it is named scientific bull: Twin siblings always share other weird diseases, Hepatitis B. 2)Survey with a male House page. ently gay and therefore can "help it," and that admits it has serious problems. many of the same traits just by being twins. after survey of the first AIDS patients showed And, when Massachusetts State Police 2) homosexuality is a danger to both society One such problem is that almost all of the These two examples, decidedly the most that they engaged in homosexual sex-making arrested a bunch of gays hanging out in and the homosexual. cadavers used by LcVay to study the brain acclaimed, are typical of attempts to prove it difficult to contend that homosexuality had the woods near a roadside reststop, I argued last year that gays are not gay by cells of homosexuals had died of AIDS, thus homosexuality inherent. no part in the start of AIDS. Studds was among the accosted! (From the nature, because homosexuality must be inher­ calling into question his conclusion that That is why gay writers like Chandler Bun- But new-and even more politically press, not a word.) ited to be inherent, and obviously, gays don't homosexuality is linked to cell abnormality. conclude as they do. Burr wrote an exhaus­ incorrect-reasons to reject gay rightsar e based Frank, meanwhile, courted a "lover" who bear children. Another study, next in popularity to tive cover article for the Atlantic Monthly on upon their conduct: ran a male prostitution house out of Frank's Also, I observed, the number of gay men in LeVay's, is one conducted by Michael Baily science and homosexuality and resolved, even •The typical number of sexual partners usu­ apartment. (From the press, silence). prison is proportionally more than the number and Richard Pillard, "Lcs Boys" themselves. after giving to the two aforementioned cases ally claimed by gays remains outrageous, •If you watched CSPAN during the 1993 in the general population-no matter which Baily examined 56 identical twins and found undue credit, that scientific evidence should despite even AIDS. gay march on Washington, I don't have statistic you use. that 52 percentof the twinpairs were both gay, not be the basis for deciding what status to Many reliable surveys taken in the '80's to tell you a thing. But if you didn't, just let And I continued to persuade many. But purportedly, thus proving, that homosexual­ grant gays. fin d num bers above 1,000. If such survey s are me tell you: Open sex was only one sort of some of you, perhaps, have yet to see the light. ity is genetic. Science is a "rickety platform," Burr says; even close to accurate, then gays tend to be bizarre behavior. You have doubtless heard talk of a tricky But if over half the subjects were gay, and the question is a social one. disproportionately enslaved by their sexual Well, I hope my readers are persuaded and little "gay gene" on the verge of discovery. the most ludicrously exaggerated statistics Yes. If I was a homosexual, I would most appetites. armed with the truth. If so-congratulations, If it seems suspicious that talk of a "gay firicTonlylO percent in the population to be definitely conclude likewise. That, my friends, ought to bother America. you're a bigot! Multiculturalists teach correct, student-enriching historical view By JOE REDICK hatred in our society. Champion Reporter When people are not familiar with School children are taught that Co­ someone they become defensive. But lumbus was the discoverer of Amer­ with knowledge and understanding ica. But was he also a brutal con­ we begin to accept. queror, plundering and pillaging the We need to stop cheating our chil­ New World? Are African-Americans dren of their culture, stop cheating more than just partof the civil war and X was. Ask any child who he was, am I ourselves! We live in a diverse nation the civil rights movement? Are the the most simplistic answer will follow: with thousands of cultures repre­ contributions of women only regu­ "Hewasamilitantcivilrightsleader." sented. But we limit ourselves to lated to the Women's Liberation It is not that our children are dumb. black, white, man, women and other. Movement? It is because the only time black his­ What is other? Where do they come These questions cannot be answered tory is brought up is in February — from? Who are they? in our current history books. There­ one month out of a whole year to learn Multiculturism is a beautiful word. fore, are we cheating our children out the basics that we learned the follow­ Just look around our classroom or on of their history? ing year. What about Africa, the in­ the streets. Feel lucky because the In our schools today, our children ventors, educators, kings, queens? world is represented all around us. are being taught the white male view­ What about the people? And we are a part of it. History gives point of history, which is a very nar­ Opponents to multiculturism will us identity, so let's not lose sight of row and prejudice view. Therefore, it respond by confessing that we cannot ourselves. As Sudie Back once said is time we broadened our scope. change history to cater to every cul­ "Be curious always! For knowledge We live in a society where black ture. Why? Ignorance, which is de­ will not acquire you; you must men and women and their children fined as "a lack of knowledge," is the acquire it." Can you tell me who have no idea who the real Malcolm root cause of all racism, sexism and you are? Teach other cultures at the cost of diluting America's own heritage By MARK HASKEW by cultural ties. It is a shame that many groups have dis­ disintegration of Yugoslavia is well known. , Champion Kcponcr -These lies may be in religion, language, dained mainstream American culture for cul­ Why would America consciously follow the There is no question of the assertion that heritage or some other cultural element. ture based almost solely on race or ethnicity. same path? America is rapidly becoming more populated In America it seemed to be Democratic Emphasizing differences can only lead to "Hyphenating" Americans (African-Ameri­ with different cultures, much more than values, Protestantism and English which glued conflict and resentment. cans, European-Americans, etc.) disunites America used to have. the nation together until the 20th century. As Schlesinger puts it,cmphazising differ­ people who rightly should be called, simply, Currently, the American culture could be And, until the 1960s, a distinct American ences "drives ever deeper the awful wedges Americans. described as being like a quilted blanket. heritage was also forming. Counterpoint between races and nationalities." Instead, an Asian-American seems to be an Unfortunately, the quilts of this blanket seem A nation must develop its own heritage to be The end result of the multiculturalist Asian who happens to be in America; an to be headed in 50 directions at once. a truly independent country. America's heri­ tion, and that nearly 80 percent of Americans ideal would be the Balkanization of the United Italian-American is now an Italian who hap­ The question, then, is whether this diversity tage/culture is based upon its own history, are of European descent." States. pens to reside in the physical boundaries of should be encouraged. which is a direct result of western culture. That, at its essence, is the reason why west­ Palestinians and Jews living in the same America. The multiculturalist says yes that is where In his book, "The Disuniting of America," ern civilization is taught as American culture. country were such a poor combination of Because all of these are symptoms of a mul­ strength lies. However, the national motto E Art Schlesinger simply recites the facts: Yet, the multiculturalist demands that other cultures that the two groups have completely ticultural attack on a relatively young Ameri­ Pluribus Unum , from many come one, an­ "Europe was the birthplace of the United cultures be taught as equals. segregated. can culture, they will only lead to the crum­ swers this question more correctly. The States of America, that European ideas and These other cultures, however influential they The Czechs and the Slovaks have split their bling of America. strength of a nation lies in its unity. culture formed the republic, that the United may be in other parts of the world, were not nation, again, because of irreconcilable dif­ This type of diversity is un-American in its - A united nation is composed of people bound States is an extension of European civiliza- important to America's development. ferences in ethnic identities and cultures. The most literal sense. Government imposed 'free speech' codes would cause blanket censorship By MICHELLE FANNIN allowance of free speech will trigger a repeat the nation. "Politically correct" speech codes offensive to pray or for others to pray in front Kolberg, an East Berlin social worker, ex­ Champion Reporter of 1932, when the Nazis took power. are being proposed and enforced at several of them. Now prayer is no longer allowed in plains, "Kids see parents who were convinced According to a recent issue of U.S. News Justice ministry spokesman Klaus Meyer schools. At first it may sound acceptable, any form. socialists and are now 100 percent supporters and World Report, racist incidents have understands, "We can't be so liberal that we even attractive. Why preach hate, insults or And what about the near future? Sermons of the new society. They have turned around increased in Germany by 70 percent in are killed by it." offenses? In fact, such codes may make the against homosexuality insult gay rights so completely that there is a general mistrust less than a year. Some Americans agree with Meyer. They United States a bit more Utopian. groups; therefore, preachers may no longer of grownups." Obviously, German youth are In response to the rise in violence, the Ger­ favor adopting German tactics to silence On the contrary, speech and symbol codes be able to teach the Word of God accurately. searching for some sense of power and they man government has moved in somewhat similar groups stateside. They argue that are threatening. Though the intent may be In reality, the speech is not the problem. A find it in hate. extreme measures to silence the Neo-Nazi America's history is also full of racism; there­ admirable, these codes reek of freedom loss closer look at the Neo-Nazi groups reveals Yes, hate is a terrible thing, and the acts culprits. Not only are the crimes of fore, the slurs and symbols can do equal — loss not only for the hate groups, some interesting details. thereof should be punished by law. However, hate illegal, but now the symbols, speech and damage nationally. Why notabandon the first but eventual loss for everyone. The families of those active in hate are hurt­ according to the U.S. Constitution, speech is songs of the hate movement are considered amendment? Surely, the founding fathers If silencebecomes the norm, then other ing economically. Many youth are confused not a punishable act. criminal. never meant that all speech was allowable! stricter codes will follow. by the sudden shift from communism Free speech is a right which is highly val­ Perhaps the crackdown is a result of remem­ The philosophy behind this argument is This same philosophy is also used to keep to capitalism. ued. If that freedom is denied, then the long- brance. Many Germans are afraid that the finding its niche on college campuses around prayer out of schools. Some students find it In a recent issue of Time magazine, Britta term results will be disastrous. Nation's economy will benefit from free trade agreement By DAVE SCHWARTZ they must seek the cheapest labor. Thailand." However, as the Mexican would stay in the United States. If a Champion Reporter Wage-control laws prevent employ­ economy expands, so will the de­ worker is willing to work for less than What is the North American Free ers from doing this in the United States, mand for high-tech goods and serv­ minimum wage, then he should be al­ Trade Agreement(N AFT A) all about? and the welfare system provides in­ ices. Thus, in the long run, labor will lowed. To the opposition, NAFTA is a policy centive for Americans not to take the gain through the creation of more On the other hand, if a worker isn't that will ruin our economy. But jobs. high-skilled jobs. willing to work for what the employer NAFTA is best explained as a policy Unfortunately, capitalism has a Therefore, the main problem lor wants to pay, then the employer should creating free-trade between Canada, down side. Charles Wilber, professor America is to make the transition in a have the freedom to go to where the Mexico and the United States. of economics at Notre Dame, pointed way that will minimize human suffer­ workers are willing to work for that To the opponents, NAFTA is seen this out by saying, "The price of cre­ ing. amount — whether the location is in as a plan which will result in the loss ating new products, new jobs, new A few plans have been mentioned. the country or not. of thousands of American jobs, as technology, new industries is the In cases of massive dislocation, trade NAFTA makes good sense for U.S. employers replace American jobs with destruction of old products, jobs, tech­ readjustment aid could be increased. labor, business and foreign policy. cheap Mexican labor. nologies and industries." In the pur­ Retraining programs for displaced Rudi Dornbusch, a professor of eco­ Labor unions argue that American suit of providing low cost goods and workers, relocation allowances and nomics at MIT, observed that, "Pros­ factory workers,with an average services, jobs are often sacrificed. subsidies could help hard-hit com­ perity in Mexico will help assure that hourly wage of $11, could not com­ Under the new NAFTA trade agree­ munities attract new businesses. Such modernization and increased politi­ pete with Mexicans who average ment, some workers will lose in die programs will provide workers with cal access will take place and will under a dollar. short fun as many of the unskilled access to new skills. help stem migration and spread growth However, the United Stales has been jobs go to Mexico. But as Charles Maybe what the opposition is really to Central America, where U.S. eco­ open to competition from other low- Wilber again points out, "These jobs afraid of, is that NAFF A is challeng­ nomic policy has been very poor." wage countries for decades. will be lost anyway — that is, without ing the school of thought that mini­ The president must send a message For American companies to pro­ NAFTA they will move to some odier mum wage laws are good. Without a that the Unites Stales remains com­ vide low-cost goods to consumers, even lower-wage country such as minimum wage, many of these jobs mitted to free trade. Monday, October 4,1993 ffigaiurg Liberty Champion, Page 7 Holocaust survivor evaluates unification Answers Please By AMY MORRIS the country's first real, free Democratic par­ "Who or what World News Editor liamentary elections. Americans watched in awe Oct. 3,1990, as "Many election speeches promised a flour­ has influenced Germans dismantled the Berlin Wall that once ishing country within three to four years and divided East and West Germany. United Ger­ that the people would be better off than they you most since mans celebrated what they hoped would be are under the regime of theGDR," Fleishhacker the beginning of a prosperous future. said. However, Alfred Fleischhacker, a native Instead, in 1993, the East is experiencing coming to LU?" East German and Holocaust survivor, recently the destruction of industry. Most plants in the told Liberty students and faculty that such a former GDR have been closed — 3.5 million future is still a long way off. He lectured on the people were working in plants in 1989. In country's current situation and existing anti- 1993, a mere 17,700 remain, and the numbers "My brother and scmitic attitudes. continue to decrease. sister, because Fleischhacker worked as a radio journalist The loss of jobs is also causing a decrease of they graduated until 1989. He is now an active member of the young people, as qualified workers are con­ from here." Jewish Cultural Association, the Association tinually moving to the West. From 1989 to of Victims of Nazism, appears on talk shows, 1990, approximately 150,000 college age men contributes to newspapers, writes his mem­ and women have left the East. Tony Agustin oirs and speaks in schools about the current The East thought this movement would Phillippines situation in Germany. stop after Unification; but for the past three According to Fleischhacker, a vast majority years, 10,000 to 12,000 people still leave of the German people were happy about reu­ monthly. nification because "things had developed in "The youth see no life for themselves here. such a way that there had to be fundamental Why should they?" Fleischhacker said. "My Light mis­ change." In addition, the same disabling tendencies sions trip to Ro­ mania; God broke "Everyone was relieved that things had can be found in East German agriculture as my heart for all taken a turn for the better. But nobody could well. unsaved people." assume, at that time, how things would de­ "In some villages, only two people are velop," Fleishhacker said. working—the clergyman and the mayor," Before the Berlin wall came down, East Fleischhacker stated. Germans held demonstrations, with 500,000 Fleischhacker concluded his lecture with Shelah Simpson to 700,000 in attendance, for a better German some startling statistics regarding Anti-Semi­ Dayton, Ohio Democratic Republic. tism and minority violences. "However, no poster or slogan demanded • In 1990, after unification, 2,000 violences the unification of Germany," Fleischhacker against minorities living in Germany were said. reported. In November 1992 and January photo by Paul Richardson MAKING A POINT: Alfred Fleischhacker speaks with senior James Williams. "Sam Rutigliano. "Five days later, the wall came down. That 1993, two houses were set on fire, killing He taught me how Fleischhacker discusses the current status of Germany since the unification. was really the end of the German Democratic seven Turkish women and children. to be a man when Republic." • The Jewish Community president said bility of Germany for future generations of the Germany. difficult situ­ "Then there came a time when the unifica­ that about 1/3 of the German population has a Holocaust. "What will the future bring? It is difficult to ations arise." tion treaty was negotiated, and every word blatant anti-Semitic attitude that could come The city of Bonn didn't want to know one say. It might take 20,25, even 40 years for and comma was worked out by the bureau­ out into the open any day. word about it, and it was taken from the East Germany to reach the standard of living crats in Bonn. The delegation of the GDR • During the writing of the 4+2 Treaty (four agenda. To this day, no entry can be found in in West Germany," Fleischhacker said. Ron Frere (East German government) had very little allied powers plus the two German states), the the book of the treaty. "The mental unification— the feeling that Chattanooga, Term. say," Fleischhacker said. Jewish Community president suggested that Fleischhacker admitted that he may have we are truly one country— might take even The elections on March 18,1990, marked one paragraph should mention the responsi- painted a pessimistic picture of the situation in longer," he added.

"My teachers. Married student balances academic, social life They've showed me how Christian By JESSICA McKEON responsibility with a 24-hour work week, a values can be Champion Reporter 12-hour credit load and a student's salary? applied in every­ Is it possible for a married student to suc­ "When you are married, you are more focused. "Well, she works Mondays, Tuesdays and day life." cessfully juggle classes, work and married You know what you want to do and Saturdays, and I work Mondays, Wednesdays life? Junior Wyatt Fisher, who takes 12 credit and Saturdays. So that leaves all day Saturday hours and works 24 hours a week, says time what you have to do, so you work harder to do it. for her. We don't go anywhere real expen­ Myraim Salazar management is the key to a balanced sched­ My wife, helps me stay focused." sive," Fisher said. Acapulco, Mexico ule. "My grandma Uvcs in North Carolina so wc iMtOQDl IKMtinirtlt-. Fisher, age 22, has been married for 11 — Wyatt Fisher see her about every other weekend. We go on months to Jennifer Fisher, age 21. When asked Junior hikes. Playing Putt-putt golf is also fun and what difficulties there were to being a student relatively inexpensive. and being married, Fisher replied, "I would marriage. during the same hours. "We are constantly trying to find more definitely have to say time management "When you are married, you are more fo­ "We work at the same place. It is a postal things to do together. We have mutual friends "B.R. Lakin. I It is just one more thing to add to my cused. You know what you want to do and service job. We direct mail by computer. We we spend time with," he added. wouldn't be schedule. I feel if I work I need to also find what you have to do, so you work harder to do sit right beside each other and have the same Although time management is one struggle here without time to spend with my wife. Actually, I end up it. My wife helps me stay focused," Fisher hours," Fisher commented. of being married while you are a student, the him." having to manage my time better," he said. said. However, dating is still as important for the advantages are limitless. "If you live on campus, you have extra "I feel that the fact that you are not running married student as it is for the non-married Fisher believes if things are given their activities and your friends. Really, there are a around looking for a wife has something to do student. proper perspective, it can be done. Still, Rico Reed lot more distractions," Fisher said. with it," he continued. In fact, it is more important to make time for Fisher does have certain cautions for students Studies have shown that married students So how does Fisher perform this great jug­ someone you have committed your life to and considering marriage. St. Petersburg, Fla. tend to achieve higher academically. Fisher gling act? One thing that works in his favor is so dating becomes absolutely essential. "Take dating very slowly. Take dating attributes this as being one of the benefits of that he and his wife work at the same company So how does Fisher handle this important slow and engagement fast," Fisher said. | Popularity Among The Classes* 'Autumn Cleaning': Columnist shares random insights Okay, my file is cumbed to its power. Ifyouareinaroomwith word, but you still aren't not sure. Then you You sometimes will sit and see how close you SENIORS... filled with some un­ a group of people; and you say something that think, "The word 'ahead' is really stupid can get to closing the door before it clicks. Don't care about related stuff which has the word "caving" in it, such as, "I went looking." • Every guy has read Hardy Boys books, being popular I've got to trash. So caving today," someone in the room will • Every household has the game Operation, and every girl has read Nancy Drew books. here is the "That Is inevitably say, "Oh, spelunking." in which you take out parts out of this body • If you are eating with a group of people; So True" autumn You either really like or really dislike shred­ and the red nose lights up when you hit the and you each say your own blessing, you FRESHMEN... cleanup (or mish­ ded coconut. While eating dessert at various sides. sometimes think without saying it that the Want to be mash). cafeterias, I've heard many people say to their • Every Operation game in every household person who prays the longest is the most is broken. spiritual. popular 1) QUOTES YOU friends next to them, "It's got coconut in it." HAVE PROBABLY Likewise, I've heard in the same situation, • Sometimes I will watch an episode of a TV • Why do I always think someone is calling JUNIORS... HEARD: "It's got raisins in it." Often, raisins are program that I have never seen before, such as me when I blow dry my hair? JOHN L. "Coach." That is the only episode I have ever Think they're I can guarantee that placed discreeUy into desserts or salads, and • Whenever people stand on the top of a tall SCOTT friends use this phrase to warn each other, I seen and want to see of "Coach." Years later, building and look over the side, 80 percent of popular if you play Monop­ oly enough times, •"^•^™""^^™" guess. I will break down and decide to watch another the conversations center around jumping off SOPHOMORES... you will hear one of your friends say, "Can Whenever you clean your car really well, episode of "Coach." It's the same episode. the side, saying things like, "Do you thinkyou you imagine if we were playing with real you will think or speak the phrase, "This is the • Does anyone in this school know which would die from shock first?" or "/ think it Will tell you money?" It is a phrase like this that everyone cleanest my car has ever been." room is DeMoss hall 160 and which one is De- would be fun on the way down" or "/ wonder if you'd live if you landed in a pond?" they're popular in the room is thinking but does not care to 2^ THE GRAB BAG Moss hall 161? say. Then someone finally breaks. • Do you ever write down a simple word • When you are closing a door of a cabinet • Why is it that when I pet a dog I want to How about this one. This universal law was such as "ahead" and then think, "Is that the or a tape eject tray, you will notice that they poke my finger through the thin skin that * This doesn't apply to me. I'm a grad student make a clicking sound when fully closed. covers the hole in his ankle? grMphk by Todd lllrshman pointed out by Lenny Shclor, after I sue- way 'ahead' is spelled?" It's such a simple finished, but the revolution continues. key to understanding this fact. Biblically speaking, death overlook is that they have responsibility to some degree NELSON CHAPMAN The American experiment, to see if a people, indeed a means separation, not extinction. to work out progressive sanctification in their lives. nation, that is governed by the wisdom and wishes of the Thus, sin's power has been removed from our lives, but Philippians 2:12,13 says, "So then, my beloved, just True sanctification masses of that particular group can survive, is still being it can still enslave us when we tum to it. Therefore, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, staged before the world. sanctification needs to occur everyday. but now much more in my absence, work out your In the same sense, our sanctification continues What is sanctification, you ask? It is God's grace salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who is at continues everyday everyday. Yes, because of faith in Jesus Christ, our that sets apart a person who has faith in Christ from work in you, both to will and to work for His good The city of Philadelphia is full of historic reminders actual salvation has been done. We have been saved sin to His service and glory. pleasure." pertaining to the American Revolution. Independence from the penalty of sin (Romans 8:1,2; Ephesians As a result, the person undergoes a transforma­ "Salvation" in this passage of Philippians does not Hall, the Liberty Bell, Carpenter's Hall and the Graff 2:1-10). One day, we will be saved from the actual tion in his nature that makes him more and more like refer to actual salvation from sin and death at the House all stand as memorials to a past age. Since I live presence of sin in our lives when we are glorified Christ until he is glorified and set apart from any moment someone places faith in Christ. It speaks about in Philadelphia, I have had the opportunity to walk (Romans 8:23; Romans 13:11). remnant of a sinful nature to live for God. salvation from the power of sin. In other words, progres­ through the cobblestoned streets of Independence Park. Yet, it is right now, while on earth, that There are three basic stages of sancti­ sive sanctification. Walking among the sites, you can just feel the pres­ we are being saved from the power of sin fication though each works toward the It is partly our responsibility to take actions to allow ence of history. Independence Hall is the building where (1 Thessalonians 5:23). You see, though same goal. There is positional, pro­ the Spirit to sanctify us. We should read and obey the the most dramatic moment of the American Revolution you are a child of God and have a new gressive and ultimate sanctification. Bible, pray and walk in the Spirit. took place. The founding fathers wrote and signed the nature, you still retain remnants of cor­ Let's turn our attention to progres­ Have you never stopped to ponder your sanctifica­ Declaration of Independence here in the face of the most ruption. You still have a sinful nature. sive. Progressive sanctification is tion? Yes, you, as a Christian, have been justified or powerful nation on earth: Great Britain. This old nature has lost its power the process of continually setting a declared righteous by God, but now you are being The American War for Independence ended over two over your life, but it can dominate mortal believer apart from sin to sanctified or being made righteous! centuries ago. Yet, as the founding fathers said, the your life if you let it. Indeed, we are be more Christ-like to serve God. When you are sancuficated, you're not merely imitat­ American Revolution is still raging. The actual war is dead to sin (Romans 6:2), but there is a fhe truth that many believers often ing Christ, the Holy Spirit makes you like Him. f

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Virginia offers outdoor fun By DAVID HART see. Two of the most scenic trails meander up sanutten Mountain in New Market, Shenan­ Feature Editor the spectacular Peaks of Otter— Sharp Top doah Caverns also near New Market, Skyline Most students anxiously await the weekend and Flat Top. Caverns near Front Royal and Luray Caverns and an opportunity logo off campus. But why APPALACHIAN TRAIL in Luray, Va. settle for the usual "burger and a movie" when Virginia is home to more than 25 percent of NELSON COUNTY the weather is so beautiful? the mileage of the famous Appalachain Trail. Neighboring Nelson County is the boyhood With fall just around the corner, it's the per­ The trail is a 2,000 mile footpath which home of Earl Hamner, creator of the classic fect time to get a group of friends and plan an extends from Springer Mountain, Ga. to television series "The Waltons." The new outdoor excursion filled with fun and adven­ Mount Katahdin in Maine. Walton's Mountain Museum opened last fall ture. Here are a few suggestions... For outdoor enthusiasts who may be inter­ in a wing of the former Shuyler Elementary BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY ested, the trail can be accessed at many points School. Those who claim to be "city people" can't near Lynchburg and off the Parkway, an ideal Also in Nelson County is Crabtree Falls. help but fall in love with the breathtaking place for a day of hiking. With five cascades, it is the most spectacular panoramas of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Only NATURAL CAVERNS falls east of the Mississippi River. 20 minutes from Lynchburg, hiking, pic- Apart from the Parkway, the Blue Ridge Keep in mind that when winter approaches, nicing and camping are all possibilities at the Mountains feature many wonderous sights everyone heads for the ski slopes. Winter- Blue Ridge Parkway. only a few hours drive from Lynchburg. green, just one hour away from Lynchburg With an average elevation of 3,000 feet, the Natural caverns draw many thrill seekers to near the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains pholo by Mirla Ferrone parkway extends from the Shenandoah Na­ the mountains of Virginia. and Stoney Creek, is one of Virginia's best ski GREAT OUTDOORS -- Seniors Tim Albertson and Angela Vaughn wade tional Park in Virginia to the Great Smoky Some of the more famous caverns include resorts. Along with seasonal skiing, horse­ through a shallow stream while hiking with friends on the Blue Ridge mountains. Mountain Park in North Carolina and Tennes­ the Endless Caverns at the foothills of Mas- back riding and golf are offered all year round. The Parkway extends from the Shenandoah to the Great Smoky Mountains. Natural Bridge showcases beauty By KIM MATHERLEY all day swimming at a nearby pool ($2 a day) lunch in the Summer House Cafe or one of the Champion Reporter and a "Night Drama of Creation" which is other restaurants along with souvenir shop­ Students who are looking for a new adven­ part of the Natural Bridge tour. ping should also be brought. ture may want to get a group of friends to­ The drama is a light show with music and • Timing is everything. The entrance to the gether and take a trip to one of the world's narration that depicts the Creation week ac­ Natural Bridge pathway opens at 8 a.m. and natural wonders — the Natural Bridge. cording to Genesis. The drama includes clas­ closes at 8:30p.m.,but the caverns do not open Only a 40-minute drive from Lynchburg, sical music and a peaceful atmosphere. until 10 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. The guided the Natural Bridge is surrounded by places to Although the sites and activities seem most cavern tour takes 40 minutes, and the "Night tour, shop and dine which can supply students important, planning is also necessary. Here Drama of Creation" at the bridge is about an with hours of fun. are a few suggestions for planning an enjoy­ hour. One of the places to tour near the Natural able trip: The drama does not begin until after night­ Bridge is a wax museum. At first students • Don'tjorget the music. Sing alongs fall since it is a light show with music and may not think it is a great place to visit; but Without a radio can become tiresome; but if narration. With all this in mind, students after a tour of the 125 wax dummies of histori­ students plan ahead and bring along plenty of should plan when to begin the trip, so that cal figures that are very life like, they will be their favorite tapes or a radio, the trip will be nothing will be nissed. glad they went. much more exciting. • Agree wh? to see. Students should not Some of the wax attractions include an • Bring enough money. The cost for a self forget to discuss what sites arc i mportant to sec Elvis figure, a Last Supper scene and figures tour of the Natural Bridge, wax museum or a and where they want to eat. Compromise is an of past presidents in action. guided tour of the caverns is $4.50 with stu­ important part; but if all else fails, a coin toss Other activities to be aware of are the 18- dent I.D. The cost for a ticket to see all three often is the best way to decide where to go hole indoor miniature golf course ($2 agame), is just $7.50 with student I. D. Money for next. Peaks View provides fun, relaxation By BARBARA LEONARD picnic areas for a quiet meal with a special Chasing the many frogs that seem to appear Champion Reporter friend or a fun snack with a group of friends around the creek which flows through the Looking for an escape from campus life? are available. heart of the park can be a new experience, as Peaks View Park may be your answer. Sports activities include tennis courts or a well as proving to be fun. Nestled among country homes and tall trees, walk on a path that shows the most beautiful Aside from the normal park. Peaks View Peaks View Park has numerous possibilities parts of the park. also offers special activities. Rebecca Hamp­ to offer the student who needs a quick get The park also offers numerous baseball ton, a junior at LU, loves to go to Peaks View away from the everyday routine of classes and fields, basketball courts, tennis courts and just to get off campus. homework. even a few sand volleyball courts. Whatever "We had a party there with 40 or 50 people. There are three entries to Peaksview. your athletic preference, Peaks View defi- Recently, I even watched fireworks at Peaks Described as the most scenic entrance would nately has it all. View. They were beautiful," Hampton said. be the passage over a bridge. Michelle Riffe, In addition, Peaks View also offers a get Peaks View Park has something for every­ a senior at LU, especially remembers the away for the young at heart. There are two one. From the sports fanatic and the young at bridge. playgrounds at Peaks View Park. heart to the more romantic, this place has it all. "While sitting by the creek that flows under One offers the excitement of a jungle gym So, if you are looking for a fast get away photo by Scott Culley the bridge last Oct. 1,1 got my promise ring," while the other has a two-story fort, accompa­ with that special someone, a group of friends WONDER OF NATURE — Many students visit the Natural Bridge to see its Riffe recalled. nied witn an exhilarating 100-yard-long slid­ or just by yourself, Peaks View Park is defi­ spectacular beauty. A river has carved the bridge out of 36,000 tonsof limestone. For the somewhat less romantic, beautiful ing board. nitely the place to go.

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HARRINGTON "Going into the game, we knew Also, receivers James McKnight Sports Editor that we were going to be in a place, and Jones and tight end Dwaync A fourth-quarter offensive surge defensively, where we probably would Carswcll combined for a total of 200 came up short for the LU football not be able to win," Rutigliano said. yards through the air. team Saturday night as it lost its sec­ Rutigliano also said that he was not Defensively, defensive back Scd- ond home game of the season to the surprised by the success of the Aggie rick Watkins led the team in total ninth-placed team in the nation, North passing game. tackles with 10. Carolina A&T, 38-30. "We knew (A&T) would not just Linebacker Dion Krause and de­ "With less than a minute left, we run the ball," Rutigliano said. fensive back Marcus Leggett boasted had a chance to win the game," LU "(The Aggie offense) really kept nine tackles. Head Coach Sam Rutigliano said. our defense going all night long After scoring on their first drive of "I was proud of our kids...because Against the LU defense, the Aggies the game from a Wilemon to Jones none of them quit." tallied a total of 504 offensive yards. pass, the Flames missed theextra point The instance Rutigliano talked Aggie running back James White kick, giving LU an early 6-0 lead. about was in the fourth quarter after rushed for over one third of the team' s The Flames held the Aggie offense the Flames cut into the Aggie lead, total yardage with 197 yards on 23 from scoring on the next drive, but 38-28, off a Maurice Jones pass from carries. when the Flames regained possession quarterback Travis Wilemon. Through the air, N.C. A&T quar­ Wilemon threw an interception that The Flames succeeded on the two- terback Maseo Bolin connected 18 was returned by linebacker Leevary point conversion on a Wilemon to limes out of 29 passes for 233 yards. Covington for an Aggie touchdown. Adrian Cherry pass, cutting deeper Despite the loss, the Flames also Wilemon came right back on the into the lead, 38-30 had a big day offensively, tallying the following drive with a three-yard On the very next play, the Flames second highest total offensive yards keeper, rolling left into the end zone. attempted an on-side kick, but the of the season with 398. Wilemon repeated his heroics on the Aggies recovered and ran the remain­ Wilemon passed for a career-high two-point conversion, giving the ing seconds off the clock. Flames a 14-7 lead. 285 yards against the Aggie defense, pholo by Oeimnle Dayrlt Overall, Rutigliano said the team's completing 22 of 33 attempts. But the LU defense could not hold SACKED BY AN AGGIE — LU quarterback Travis Wilemon is downed by a North Carolina A&T plan was a good one, but the team did Cherry rushed for his third 100- off the power offense of A&T, as the defender during the Flames' loss to the Aggies. Despite being sacked twice in the game, Wilemon not do enough offensively to help the yard game of the season, hitting the Aggies scored two touchdowns and a defense. mark dead even on 20 carries. See Flames Vs. A&T, Page 10 threw for a career-high 285 yards, including three touchdowns. LU cross country places high in Radford Invitational By CHARLES ONYEANUSI Luke Burton put his effort as 28:17, a time of 19:35, followed by Tabitha Champion Reporter Jason Hofacker came in at 28:41 and Kemerling with 19:48. Themen'sandwomen'scross coun­ Eric Nordquist recorded a time of Dawn Mihms recorded a time of try teams competed this weekend in 28:50, while Jason Krull gave his best 21:11, Jody Barr had 21:21, Katie the Radford University Invitational, at 29:36. Straub finished with 21:23, Esther trying to regroup after an eighth- Also, Brandon Horthon picked up Mills grabbed 21:38, J'aime Cowan place finishatMovran Park last week. 30;22. and Ben Sturtevant concluded came in at 21:38 and Lynn Heckman TheFlames competed with Radford the race at 30:43. at 22:35. University, Campbell, VMIand UNC- Liberty and Radford took first and Tammy Smolinski gave her best at G. Unlike last weekend, Liberty's second places in a lopsided race. 22:37, while Haidi Culea completed team dominated the five-mile race in "I am happy that we won, but I am the race at 23:07. the men's category with overall scor­ more concerned that our guys are The Lady Flames now face a big ing of 34 points ahead of Radford hurting. As freshmen, theyhavedone challenge, according to Tolsma. They University. good; so far the future looks bright," must figure out a way to overcome the The Flames were led by freshman Head Coach Brent Tolsma said. UMBC team, currently the toughest Daniel Brentley who finished third In the other field, Lady Flames team in the Big South conference. with a time of 26:13 followed by rival finished second behind University of "Big South is going to be tough for Josh Cox 26:45, Eric Welling was Maryland-Baltimore County. our girls this year. If we can beat eighth with 28:01, Dave Muckel fin­ The women were led by Urlene UMBC, we'll have a-goOd'^arj" ished at28:02,Clark Zealand at28:06. Dick who finished second overall with Tolsma concluded. LU golfers place fourth in tourney By SHANNON D. HARRINGTON The team finished with a two-day score of 156, caught in a six-man Sports liditor score of 613. The Flames fared one tie for 19lh place overall. The LU golf team combined for a shot better on Tuesday than Monday Hobbs posted a low score of 76 fourth-place finish in the Virginia with a 307. on Tuesday. Intercollegiate Championships on Leading the Flames with a com­ Gary Leeds finished in a four- Monday, Sept. 27, through Tuesday, bined score of 151 was Todd Setsma. man tie for 42nd place with a two- Sept. 28, at the Cascades Lower He shot three under par with a 75 on day total of 164. Course in Hot Springs, Va. Monday and four under on Tuesday, Also competing in the tourney pholo by (iemmlt Dayrlt Because of rain on Monday, only recording a score of 76. were teams from James Madison, A WAY WITH THE KIDS — Pittsburgh Stceler and LU alumnus Eric Green signs auto­ 11 holes were completed. Setsma finished 12th overall in the William & Mary, Radford.George graphs for fans while on the sidelines during Li's game against North Carolina A&T The teams had to complete 25 holes tourney. Mason and Virginia Military. Saturday. Gram said one thing that brings him back to the Liberty campus is the positive on Tuesday. Chad Hall boasted a 14th-place The Flames will now look to­ atmosphere. "This is a place where people care about each other," Green said. "It is a place The Flames finished behind Old finish with a 152 two-day score, shoot­ ward the Stetson University Invi­ ing a 76 on both days. tational in DeBary, Fla. on Sun­ where I like to come and unwind." Green also commented that LU Head Coach Sam Rutigliano Dominion University, Virginia Tech and Richmond University, respec­ Also, Liberty's Kenny Hobbs and day, Oct. 10 through Wednesday, continues to be a very positive influence to him. tively. Jeff Thomas each posted a two-day Oct 13. en*s soccer falls to Vandy in overtime By STEPHEN STROUT well on the road, especially last week­ Darren Shelburne. goals, I 'm happy with how we played," Champion Reporter end, but we just haven't won. It feels The lead stood until midway Johnson remarked. The Liberty men's soccer team al­ good to play well and win at the same through the final stanza when Matt On Thursday, Shelburne's goal lowed a 2-0 lead to slip away on time," said Vanderbilt Coach Randy Garrett broke the scoring drought for lifted the Flames to the clutch 2-1 Saturday as Vanderbilt beat the Johnson on his team's 3-0 home mark Vanderbilt. The goal, assisted by victory over Radford. Barringion as­ Flames 3-2 in overtime. and 1-4 road record. Michael Pao, closed the gap to 2-1. sisted Shelbume to snap the tie. The loss dropped the Flames' over­ The Flames surged ahead in the The Commodores relentless pur­ Liberty jumped on top early at 6:09 all mark to 5-3. first five minutes on a breakaway goal suit paid off 12 minutes later when of the first half as Regie Wheaton Also, LU defeated Big South rival by Jeff Johnson giving Liberty the Dave Wegricht scored off a header to blasted a shot by Radford goalie Radford, 2-1, on Thursday, Sept. 30. early 1-0 lead. Jeff Maniatty and Mall tie the game. Jon Cook and Michael Charles Barrett. Shelburne and Wen- On Saturday, Matt Garrett tallied Sinclair assisted Johnson's effort. Dewers were credited with the assist. dall Basset assisted on the play. his second goal of the afternoon to Liberty continued to apply pres­ Wegricht figured into the final The Flames defense played sure to the Commodores and built a verdict as he assisted Garrett on the flawlessly until 46:13 when Gerald give the Commodores their fourth CAUGHT IN THE AIR — Radford midfielder Richard Sheperd win of the season, evening their rec­ 2-0 advantage when Jesse Barringion game winner in overtime. Lakatos slipped one past James Price. uses his head for a shot on goal in LU's victory over the Highland­ ord at 4-4. added a breakaway goal 10 minutes "I feel like we dominated 90 per­ The game remained deadlocked ers on Thursday. With the win, the Flames are now 3-3 in the Big "It's just a fact that teams play into the second half. The freshman cent of the game. Except for a couple until Shelburne capped the scoring better at home. I think we've played was assisted by Greg Wheaton and of defensive lapses that lead to their and carried the Flames to victory. South Conference. BOB STURM my crystal ball and predict the future.... need to fill a hole. Last year it was Dave Winfield and The main question I have is the health of MVP (in my Let us first look over to the American League Cham­ David Cone. This time, though, it was Rickey Henderson book) Frank Thomas who is nursing a sore left shoulder. pionship Series which has an exciting match-up of two and Paul Molitor that helped the Jays to their fifth division If the "Big Hurt" is hurt, the Sox are in serious trouble. Four teams set sights heavy-weights, two thoroughbreds and two Goliaths title in nine years. By the way, that guy with the artificial hip is starting who are each ready lo slug it out for all seven games. . I realize their bals are lough, bul the pitching to play like a man on a mission in the last few weeks. on 1993 playoffs This series has me going already and game one has bothers me a little. Dave Stewart needs lo put on Now on to the senior circuit, where the Philadelphia The air is cold and crisp. The leaves are changing to yet to be played. The iwo teams involved are the h0mt' his Superman cape again and ihe young arms also Phillies, who pulled off another of those worst-io-first brown and soon the branches will be completly bare. World Champion Toronto Blue Jays, and ihe top needs step up a notch. The middle relief needs lo deals, will host the Braves/Giams. The birds are headed to ihe south, and the most popular contender in the American League, the Chicago While pull together, getting the ball lo Duane Ward to Since ai press lime we did not know who die Phillies product at the local drug store is Chap Stick. Sox. close it. would be playing, I will keep diis short and sweel. Any sports fan that claims to be an American (or No team in baseball can claim ihey have a stronger The Jays are ihe hottest team in baseball, but if Basically, ihe Phils have a better shot in my opinion at Canadian now) knows thai these things together are offensive line-up than ihe Blue Jays, whose they give Chicago an inch, the Sox will lake beating AUanta simply because ihey match-up better, a mile. obvious clues that die baseball season is coming to a baiters 1-6 may have the toughest line-up and have dropped eight of 12 contests lo the Gianus. The Sox have benefited ihis year from dramatic close. With this ending comes the apex of what in modern baseball history. The key in the NL match, no mailer who is playing, is all the young players thai they hoped the teams have been selling their sights on since early But the While Sox are noi impressed. ihis: If the Phillies bullpen can overcome the problems would perform well, and did. March ~~ the playoffs. They bring to the table a nice combina­ they have had in getting the ball lo Milch Williams, look The playoffs this year have a distinct difference lo tion of batting and pitching and with the Jason Berc, Wilson Alvarez, out. Otherwise, figure on the winner of the West to be what has been seen in the recent past, and that is the four home field advantage in this series, may and Alex Fernandez have pitched as playing in the fall classic. remaining teams all have the capabilities to be World have what ii takes 10 de-throne the well down the stretch as ace Jack In a couple weeks, we will examine the World Series, Champions without being called a "Cinderella Story." champs. McDowell. which will feature (here comes another prediction) the { Although my predictions are wrong more often than However the Blue Jays have always The relief is solid, and should Sox and the West winner. they are correct, I will do my best to, once again, gaze into been able lo pick up players that they be* able to perform as it has all season. Stay tuned, the best is still ahead.

' Page 10, Liberty Champion Monday, October 4,1993 lames Football Game J Lady spikers lose at Big South tourney Liberty By MARK R. VARNER ing four kills, two service aces and 12 Champion reporter digs. vs. The women's volleyball team was Nikki Kcznor recorded eight kills defeated at the Big South tournament and 14 digs for the Flames, She also • Troy State last weekend and fell to Virginia had two blocked show. After being defeated by the ninth-placed team in the nation, North Commonwealth at home. Tuesday night, the Lady Flames Carolina A&T, the Flames will go on the road to face another top 10 team, The Lady Flames traveled to Tow- were at home to host Virginia Com­ Troy State. son State on Saturday to play in the monwealth, first Big South Conference games. The Trojans remained undefeated last week after trouncing Charleston Liberty came out very strong in Southern, 56-0. Although the Lady Flames were game one, taking a 4-2 lead at one defeated, Coach Chris Fletcher saw One thing LU Head Coach Sam Ruligliano said the Flames had problems point. However, the Rams came back some positive signs. with in the North Carolina A&T game is mis-tackles. and won a hard fought contest, 15-9. The Flames gave up 504 total offensive yards to the Aggies. "We were pretty consistent and were Game two was the longest of the a lot more aggressive than we have Saturday, the Flames will face a team which combined for 521 total evening, with both teams making some been," Fletcher said. offensive yards. great plays. But VCU was able to "Diane Martindale had a great game Obviously, the LU defense will have its hands full, especially with the overpower the Flames by a score of and she hit the ball real well; she was 15-6. 4 Spartans, who rush for an average of 224 yards per game. in the groove real nice," Fletcher A definite bright spot for the Flames is quarterback Travis Wilcmon, He The Flames turned game three into ^1 continued. boasted his career high in passing yards last week with 285 and seems to the most exciting match of the night. have things together after being given total control at the starting position. "As soon as we can get a few more The Rams dominated, taking an 8-3 people going, we'll be alright. " IfLUcan repeat last week's offensive performance, and the defense can lead. Liberty's first match was against cut down on mis-tackles, the Flames have a sure shot at Troy State. But, Liberty would not give up. The the Lady Highlanders of Radford. The Lady Flames rallied back to grab a Flames played game one tough, but lead of 10-8. fell 15-9. As hard as they fought, however, it — Sports Wrap-up Radford continued to dominate in was not enough. VCU went to win the game two, taking a 15-6 decision over match, with a 15-10 victory. LU alumnus displays successful year in CFL Liberty. The Rams were led by Shannon Former LU Flame Donald Smith has displayed a career year with the The Flames tried to retaliate in game McMeekin, who recorded lOkillsand Winnepeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League. three, but the Highlanders were too 24 digs. much and won the match, with a 15- Smith, who works as a defensive back and kick and punt returner for the Martindale dominated for the 10 score. Bhie Bombers, has started every game this season. Flames, as she tallied 15 kills, 14 digs For the second time this season, and three blocked shots. photo by Mot Moppl He is second on the team in tackles with 42 and is tied for the lead in GOING FOR THE KILL — Lady Flames volleyball player Diane interceptions with five. Liberty led in every offensive cate­ Keznor had 12 kills and 19 digs. gory, yet could not pull out the win. Keznor is currently fourth on LU's Martindale attempts a spike in LU's loss to VCU on Tuesday. The Smith has also returned three kickoffs for 47 yards and three punts for 30 Lady Flames are now 2-16 on the season. yards, including a touchdown. Anne Fontaine led Radford, tally­ career digs record. LU soccer player leads scorers despite injury LU men's soccer forward James Wright leads the team in scoring with Lady booters lose two, expect improvement six goals and four assists for a total of 16 points despite playing in only five By B. JILL ALESSI two goals during the second half. an impact on our playing. We spent game against American. Tallman also of LU's eight games so far this season because of injury. Champion Reporter "We worked together so much some quality time together, and we had four other shots on goal during Wright, a junior, is currenUy eighth in the Big South Conference in The Lady Booters came home with better than usual. One player, Mandi gave our opinions," Lee said, the game. She scored her first goal off scoring. ^ a 6-0 loss to Davidson College Satur­ Limmage, had a great game. She was A decision was made during the an assist by forward Mary Beth Zwart Flames defensive back goes down with injury day. The team also lost 2-8 to Ameri­ a great leader. She pulled us all to­ meeting that if one player is punished and the second off a penalty kick. can University Thursday at home. gether," Terri Lee, co-captain, ex­ for lack of discipline (i.e. late to prac­ Serran registered nine goalie saves LU Flames defensive back Chris Hadley left the game Saturday against The Lady Flames did manage to get plained. tice), the whole team will pay the against American, while the Eagles North Carolina A&T after tearing his mediate collateral ligament in his the ball across midfield a few times Lee and Oliveras agreed that the consequences. used three goalkeepers for a combi­ knee. during the Davidson game, but no best part of the game was the team's "We've been told we're an individ­ nation of three saves. The Eagles Hadley, who had started all four games this season, will miss at least shots on goal were attempted. positive attitude. ual team, not a team of individuals," scored only three of their eight goals one game for the Flames. Liberty goalkeeper Zabrina Serran On the way home from Davidson, Lee said. during the second half of the game. made lOsavesof Davidson's 19 shots the Lady Booters had a team meeting Just as the Lady Flames did better "In the second half, something just LU Sports Trivia on goal. which Oliveras believes will turn the during the second half of the Davidson clicked. We need to start off playing 1) What is the longest field goal made by an LU kicker, and who made it? "The second half was great! We team around 100 percent. game, Oliveras said they also played that way...It's happening sooner and 2) Who is the career point leader for the LU men's soccer team with 34 communicated better. There was no "We've had a problem with unity. better during the second half of the sooner," Oliveras said, goals and 14 assists for a total of 82 points. tension. Everyone was willing to work In the meeting, we came to an under­ game against American. Oliveras is excited about upcoming 3) Which former Lady Flames volleyball player holds the record for the most together," Jenice Oliveras, co-cap­ standing. Now we're all on the same Freshman Cori Tallman, midfielder, games because she believes the Lady blocks in a game? tain, said. wavelength," Oliveras explained. scored her first two goals of the sea­ Booters will be a wholedifferent team 4) Which former LU football defender posted 10 sacks during the 1990 The Flames allowed Davidson only "The meeting will definitely have son during the second half of the after their team meeting Saturday. season for the school record? * Answers from Sept. 27 issue— 1) Florida (17), 2) Mike Coleman, 3) LU softball team prepares for inaugural season Tom Dowling (1977-1983), 4) Jerry Edwards. By GENA WOODWARD year in which they can play four years think we'll do well. Different people This season the girls will play 50 Champion Reporter of softball." are stronger in different positions, but games, all of which will be double SportsSchedule The LU women's softball team, Wetmore has been in the game for we'll work well together," she said. headers. coached by Printing Services man­ 30 years, 12 of which he was coach­ Susan Rhodes, also a freshman, said The team's first scrimmage will be Eofitball ager Paul Wetmore will be the new ing. He said that his decision to be the she is also impressed with the team so on Oct. 6 at 2 p.m. at home against The Flames will travel to Troy State on Saturday, Oct. 9 for a 2:30 p.m. addition to the Liberty athletics pro­ women' s sof tbal 1 coac h was based on far. Lynchburg College. contest. gram because of NCAA requirements much prayer and the Lord's leading. "As a first year team, we look pretty The first game will be March 2 Men's Soccer to have one women's sport for every Assistant coaches, Tuesday Van good. Our defense and hitters are against North Carolina A&T, The team will travel to UNC-Asheville on Saturday, Oct. 9 with the game men's sport. Ehgen (alumnus of LU) and John good," Rhodes said. "We're the ninth team in the con­ starting at 2 p.m. Out of 40 women who tried out for Abrogast (currently an LU security Weunore commented that academ­ ference to have women's softball," officer) have also been actively in­ ics are just as important as the sport Wetmore said, Women's Soccer the fast-pitched sport, 16 where cho­ sen based on commitment, hustle, volved in coaching the women's team. itself. "(And) we're the only Division 1 The Lady Flames will host Big South rivalCampbel l on Tuesday, Oct. 5, right attitude, instructiveness and Dee Quarles, a track and field coach, "We want to make sure (the play­ Christian school to play women's starting at 3 p.m. strive for excellence and testimony, will also be helping the women with ers) are working hard academically softball in the country," On Friday, Oct. 8 the team will travel to Mount Saint Mary's for a 4 p.m. according to Wetmore. base running. because we don' t want to loose them," contest, "(The players) need to be coach- Wetmore stated that the team is not said Weunore. The team will end the week with an away match against St. Francis (Pa.) able," said Wetmore, focusing on just winning, but also on "Currently the women are practic­ on Saturday, Oct 9, starting at 1 p.m. "They've got to be willing to step the fun of the game. ing on the north campus, but we're Women's Volleyball back and listen no matter how well "(The women) are very enthusias­ building a new softball field in the syNLlMITBD. area of die senior dorms by the intra­ The Lady Flames will host Big South rival UMBC on Wednesday, Oct. they know the sport or how long tic," Wetmore said. NEW & USED "Of course we want to win, but we mural fields," Wetmore said. 6, starting at 7 p.m. they've been playing." Over 40,000 LP's & 45's the team will host the Liberty Invitational on Friday, Oct. 8 through also want to have fun. I want this to be "It should be ready by March." According to Wetmore, the major­ CD's & Cassette Tapes Saturday, Oct. 9 in the multi-purpose center. 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No, they did not thrce-pcat but Jacques Dcmcrs, two-time Coach goalie, who was sent to Dallas. very talented but inexperienced lineup. If Mogilny is healthy, look for him •Ottawa hopes Daigle learns quick Mario Lemieux is the best player in of the Year, leads the defending Adam Oalcs, Joe Juneau and Cam Defenseman Steve Duchesne is also and Dale Hawcrchuk to carry a ma­ Senator fans are smiling at the arri­ the NHL, which is reason enough to Champions into this season with high Nccly make up for a rather thin de­ an offensive threat who tallied 82 jority of the load. val of A lexandre Daigle, the first pick pick thePensat the topofthedivision. hopes. fense with points last The big problem with this team is overall. Daigle is the best French- If he remains healthy for the entire Kirk Muller is a fantastic player their abil­ season. defense. Does this sound familiar? Canadian prospect since Mario Predicted standings: Lemieux. season, do not be surprised if Pitts- who can stop the best in their skates. ity to put Pittsburgh Penguins After Do the Sabres have a potential All- ^^^ burgh brings the With Vincent Damphousc, Brian points on Montreal Canadiens him, how­ Star in the bunch? It is time to do a The Senators can only improve af­ ^^^^^_ ( "I1 ^ack lo tnc Bellows and Stcphan Lcbeau, one can the board. Boston Bruins ever, the litUc AHL shopping. ter last year's inaugural season. ^m M W igioo. look for the Canadiens to be lighting Will uebec Nordiques Nordiques' •Hartford looks to erase '92-93 But in addition to Daigle, the team up the goal. Cam Neely guffalo Sabres defense is After a miserable 1992-93 season, will also receive the help of Alexei ^k ^y The divi- Montreal is solid on defense with be able to Hartford Whalers skating on the Whalers did not do much to im­ Yashin, the number two pick overall ^^ sion is the NHL's Eric Desjardins, J.J. Daignault and last after Ottawa Senators thin ice. prove. in the 1992 draft. ^^ best but look at the Lyle Odelein. missing Ron Hex- However, they did acquire Jim The Senators also secured Jamie lineup. Also, Patrick Roy is a premier two seasons thanks to Ulf tall, the Nordiques' goaltender and Sandlak from Vancouver who will Baker, their second leading scorer Kevin Stevens, Rick Tocchet, Jaro- goaltender who has a Conn Smythc Samuelsson? last season's key to victory, was traded provide some size and experience to a and Laurie Boschmann, but they lost mir Jagr, Ron Francis, and Joe Mullen trophy to shine on his off days. With the Penguins and Bruins in to the Islanders so that Stephane Fiset fairly young offense. some brute force with the trade of make up the most explosive offense •Defense is invisible in Boston the same division, watch for the on­ could be protected in the expansion Center Geoff Sanderson is the lead Mike Peluso. in the league. Some say the Bruins will finish going love affair between the two to draft. whale. Last year, Ottawa had the league's Defensively, Pittsburgh is not so high this season, but the defense is heat up. •Defense is question for Buffalo There is some speculation, how­ second-worst defense, but, if the deep, but Larry Murphy and Ulf "I just not there. •Quebec led by young talent Pat LaFontaine ranks up there with ever, as to whether he can repeat last Moscow Dynamos' Dmitri Fili- eat pain for breakfast" Samuelsson Ray Bourquc is one of the best at The Nordiques may be the big sur­ the best. A strong leader, LaFontaine year's 89-point performance. monov can step up, then the Senators will be receiving some help from what he does, but Don Sweeney is the prise of the division. They have tons and goalie Grant Fuhr will make Andrew Cassels, Chris Pronger, and may be able to stop opponents a little former L.A. King Marty McSorley, only other defenseman that shows of talent but remain a very young Buffalo a decent team. Pat Verbeek are also capable of beat­ better. thanks to a recent trade that sen t Shawn any skills. team. The main question for the Sabres is ing the goalie. McEachem to the West Coast. Islanders hope Hextall was worth bid By MARK R. VARNER Messier scored 25 goals and had 66 assists his productivity has steadily declined. The Champion Reporter last season, while missing nine games with a Devils hope Stephane Richer can produce an­ •Defense is the key for Islanders rib injury. other 38-goal season. The Islanders are coming off a trip to the con­ Graves filled in while Messier was out and However.what the Devils lack in offense, ference finals, after defeating the Penguins for picked up 36 goals in the process. they make up for defensively. Speedster Scott the division crown. Defensively, the Rangers expect Brian Niedermayer returns for another productive The biggest plus for the Islanders was that Leetch to recover from his broken ankle and season. Also, Scott Stevens, Bruce Driver during the off-season they acquired goalie play the kind of defense that the Rangers need. and rookie Jason Smith will all give the Devils Ron Hextall from Quebec. In goal, the Rangers will look to MikeRich- one of the best defenses in the game. Also.centerPierreTurgeon ter to perform be •Tampa proved had one of his best years tween the pipes. Predicted standings: best among expan­ last season and is being •Capitals remain 1. New York Islanders sions counted on to deliver again. bridesmaids 2. Philadelphia Flyers The Tampa Bay Last year he recorded 58 "Always the New York Rangers Lightning proved goals and a total of 132 bridesmaid, never Washington Capitals last season that an points, winning the Lady the bride" describes New Jersey Devils expansion team can Canucks will win Pacific Byng Trophy. the Washington Tampa Bay Lightning be decent in its first The Islanders' defense, however, is their Capitals over the j Florida Panthers year. strong point. With veterans Uwe Krupp and last 10 years. After finishing-second with 43 The Lightning finished with 23 wins and 53 Tom Kurvcrs back to provide leadership and wins last season, they were ousted in the first points, impressive for a team that was sup­ with young, talented team Darius Kasparaitis and Scott Lachance com­ round of the playoffs by the Islanders. posed to be worse than San Jose. By JOSHUA COOLEY The Oilers will lead the trio of teams in the ing off impressive rookie seasons, New York Coach Terry Murray needs to find offen­ Tampa Bay will look to Brian Bradley, who Champion Reporter Pacific League which is fighting for the base­ will be well protected. sive power to take this team to the next level. scored 42 goals, the most ever by a player •Bure skates into spotlight for Canucks ment. Finishing at a dismal 26-50-8 last sea­ •Lindros will shine for Flyers The Capitals do have the best offensive from a expansion team. The Vancouver Canucks are a relatively son, the Oilers did not and still do not give The 1993-94 season will be the one in defensemen in the league. They only need for Over the summer, the Lightning obtained young team with talent that can take them to their fans much to be optimistic about. which Eric Lindros' greatness will be fully them to stop more goals. Kevin Hatcher will Petr Klima from the Oilers and also signed the top again this year. At the end of the 1992- When the top points leaders, Pelr Klimaand known. With his rookie season behind him, be asked to lead the defense, along with Syl- Denis Savard. 93 season, the Canucks found themselves in Doug Weight/only registered 48 points each- he can safely concentrate on taking the Flyers vain Cote and Al Iafrate. Marc Bergevin, leads the defensive core, first place boasting a 46-29-9 record. Look for last year, the team knows it is in for a long back to the playoffs, for the first time since Washington's biggest need is some offen­ while Roman Hamrlik impressed many in his them to be ahead of the rest in 1993-94. season. 1988-89. sive scoring. It will look to Peter Bondra to debut and should improve this season. Pavel Bure, only 22 What the Oilers lack on offense is a leader. New head coach Terry Simpson has inher­ improve on his 85 points. •Panthers' strong point is front office years old, has skated The offensive ranks of Edmonton arc filled ited a team whose only real weakness is its In goal, the Capitals have a battle between The Florida Panthers will not be strong on into the spotlight as one with mediocre players who do not look like defense. Don Beaupre and Rick Tabaracci. Beaupre, the ice, but their front office certainly is. of the NHL's top men. solid leaders. The only veterans the Flyers have, Terry the aging veteran, must be strong or rookie Owner Wayne Huizenga (of BlockBuster Bure had 110 points The woes continue for Edmonton on the Carkner and Garry Galley, both had good Tabaracci will claim the spot. Video), Coach Roger Neilson and G.M. Bob last year, notching 60 defensive end, too. Last year, the Oilers fin­ seasons last year, but they are getting older. •Devils hope new coach can pave the way Clarke all have the experience to make the goals and 50 assists in his sophomore year. ished higher than only three teams on the The rest of the defense is very young. These devils are in search of a little salva­ southern Florida area embrace hockey. This team does have a few holes in the penalty kill. Forwards Lindros, Mark Reechi and Rod tion. With their sixth head coach in seven Rob Niedermayer, the Panthers' top draft offense, though. It does not have many for­ Opposition will have a field day weaving Brind'Amour should all dominate the ice as seasons, the New Jersey Devils aren't sure pick will be expected to lead the Panthers out wards to push the puck up the ice which will through Oiler defense. Edmonton's manage­ they did last year. what direction they are headed in. of the gate. Other than Jesse Belanger, Flor­ hurt them during power plays in which they ment did not make hopes better by neglecting •Rangers display new attitude New head coach Jacques Lemaire brings a ida will not have much offensive power. were 21st overall last year. Brian Benning acontract and desiring to clump While the Rangers ended last season in last winning tradition from the Montreal Canadi­ Of course, the defense won' t win any awards Defensively, the Canucks are young and in­ Dave Manson and his salary. place, they have a new attitude that should see ens, but will it be enough to save this team? either. Milan Tichy and Brian Benning will be experienced. They traded Doug Lister to the The only bright spot defensively for the them back near the top of the standings. Unlike every other team in the division, the counted on to provide the leadership. Rangers, so second- Oilers is standout With offensive threats like Mark Messier, Devils do not possess a high quality center. Florida's only strength lies in goalie John year players Jiri goalie Bill Ranford. Adam Graves and Mike Gartner back- in the Bernie Nicholls was supposed to be that Vanbiesbrouck, whom it snatched from the Slegr and Dan Ra- PredktexLstandings: •Sharks look to lineup, the 1993-94 Rangers will be better. center, but with injuries and family problems, Rangers in the expansion draft. tushny should see 1. Vancouver Canucks sharpen bite more ice time. 2. Calgary Flames Unlike their Vancouver will 3. Los Angeles Kings name, the Sharks do Blackhawks will nip Red Wings in Central win the division not 4. Edmonton Oilers not install much By JAY WILLIAMS Ysebaert to Winnipeg for fear they team would a goalie, who is on a team that plays such fast- because they are an 5. San Jose Sharks fear in opponents. Special to Liberty Champion lose him in the expansion draft. paced hockey and has a weak defense. overly dominant 6. Anaheim Mighty Ducks A horrendous •Blackhawks will surprise again Put these boys in with Steve Yzerman and Still only twice have the Jets even made it team, but because record of 11-71-2 They may not be picked by most observers Sergei Federov up front and you have an ex­ past the first round of the playoffs. They have they are very respectable and can mop up on explains this and foreshadows what is to come lo finish first, but like it or not Chicago will plosive offense. a snowball' s chance in... Florida to get three. their fellow Pacific teams Edmonton, San in '93. win die newly-aligned Central Division. •Toronto.continues climb to top •St. Louis will continue to sing the Blues Jose and Anaheim. A powerful, or even mediocre, offense uic Last year these Norris division champs Toronto, who two years ago was thought of St. Louis will continue to sing the blues this •Calgary defense will limit Flames chances Sharks do not have. The only team they beat weren't supposed to win, but ended up sur­ as a worthless team, last year made it one year unless they find a new coach that likes to Calgary's second-place finish last season in scoring last year was Ottawa. prising everyone by beating Detroit out for game from the play bump and will come back to haunt the team as they will The Sharks' leading scorer, Kelly Kisio, first place. Stanley Cup. What a grind hockey. Solid performers such as turnaround. Now Predicted standings: be the runner-up again this season. accumulated only 78 points last year and no 1. Chicago Blackhawks Craig Janney (106 Offensively, the Flames are better than one on die team scored more than 26 goals. Jercmcy Roaenick and Toronto is on its way 2. Detroit Red Wings points) and Brendan average. Theo Fleury put 100 points on the There are a few beams of sunshine coming Steve Larmer, along with up. Toronto Maple Leafs Shanahan (31 board with 34 goals and 66 assists last year through the gray clouds for the Sharks, how­ veterans Dirk Graham and Coach Pat Burns' Winnipeg Jets goals) and Nelson and Robert Reichel and Gary Suter combined ever. Look for Pat Falloon, the Shark's first- Brent Sutter cover the of­ defensive style St. Louis Blues Emerson (51 goals) for 169 points last season. ever draft pick, to shoulder the scoring re­ fensive load along with a new pick-up, Joe leaves Felix Potvin, Dallas Stars are great. But no one Defensively, the Flames have depth only as sponsibilities along with Rob Gaudrea (23 Murphy, from Edmonton. a rising young star, else is getting the far as Al Maclnnis and Suter can skate. goals last year) and Alexander Chcrbayev. Last year's Norris Trophy winner Chris confident in front of the net. It also allows him job done. Sorry, but just one good line won't The team has good prospective goalies in Believe it or not, the Sharks came incredi­ Chclios and Steve Smith were some of the lo buy time lo get some of the offensive fire cut it in the NHL. Trevor Kidd and Andrei Trefilov, but who­ bly close to breaking a record last year. Too NHL's best defensemen. Bryan Manchmcnt, power that he needs. What about Brett Hull? ever is defending the goal will not be able to bad it was for goals allowed. The Sharks Cain Russell, and Frantsek Kuceraare young, Toronto has a lot of veteran help — too Eighty-six goals in '91 and only 54 last stop nearly enough pucks that the defense lets became only the sixth team in N HL history lo but are good enough lo make Chicago defense much. The only way for the Leafs to be as year, that's what. through. allow more than 400 goals. one of die deepest in the NHL. effective as they were last year is to blend in How about a brutal minus-27 for this all- •Gretzky's role questionable for Kings •Anaheim has cute name, but no chance The NHL's best goalie, Ed Bell'our, backs some new faces and phase out some of the old star. He may have had it before but unless he 'The Great One" is here, but how long will No, EmilioEstevez is not the coach, and no, up the mighty defense. soldiers. finds what he lost... well, don't ask. he slay? Wayne Greuky, with his back prob­ the Mighty Ducks will not win the division Bell'our, the NHL's Vezina Trophy winner, •Jets could have small chance in Central •Dallas falls south in the Central lems, might not be as potent as the Kings (contrary to what Disney thinks). had a 2,5l) Goals Against Average and five The Jets arc as fast a learn as their name They may have a new town to play in but hope. Only time will tell. The Ducks, however, in their first year, Shutouts, not io mention winning 41 games. implies. Led by the human SR-71 Teemu they are the same old Stars with the exception The Kings have a good offense featuring actually have some fine-looking prospects ( 'mini on ihe same performance this year. Selanne, the Jets might have a small chance in of Andy Moog from Boston replacing John Greztky, Jari Kurri, Tony Granato and Luc up front. •Kx-Peiiguin coach leads Red Wings the Central. Casey in goal. Robitaille. Paul Kariya has been described as IIK- Whoever says Detroit doesn't have whai il The Jets, who were realigned to ihe Central There is no offense to this team. They only Robitaillc scored 63 goals and 62 assists "Grel/.ky al die college level." take lo win die Stanley Cup needs his head from the Smythc have nothing to lose. oulscored four other teams last year. Mike last year. Also, in a recent trade, the Kings To have some sort of chance of scoring examined. Mind you if it wasn't a fluke over­ Serious offensive lire power comes from Modano led the Stars in scoring but did not picked up Shawn McEachem in exchange for goals, ihe Ducks niusi sign Steven King who time goal in game seven last year against Selanne who had 76 goals last year (which by fair loo well at the end of die season. Modano Marty McSorley, a fine defenseman. scored 35 goals in 53 games in die American Toronto diey would have been diere. the way set a new NHL rookie record). receives his liule support from Russ Courtnall Back on defense, the Kings will be counting Hockey League and then continued lo score Coach and General Manager Bryan Mur­ Phil Housley who came up with 97 points and Ulf Dahlen. on Rob Blake to fillth e void in the power play. 12 goals in 24 games for Ihe New Yoik ray resigned and let Scolly Bowman, architect last year, seems to forget he is supposed to Defensively, die Stars should have done Also, Kelly Hrudey is unpredictable as a Rangers. of ihe back-io-back Stanley Cup Champion play defense, though. better last year. Derian Hatcher and Richard goalie. Back-up goalie Robb Stauber looks Anaheim will also be looking for produc Pittsburgh Penguins take the reigns. The Jets lucked out with their underated Matvichuk will improve. Mark Tinordi leads like the real thing, though. lion from Russians Alexei Kasatonov, Ana Murray picked up Mark Howe and Ray goalie, Bob Essena. the defense that will be looking better this •Oilers will lead Pacific basement loli Fedoiov and Nikolai Tsulygin. Shcppard in the Off season, but dealt Steve Who would have thought five shutouts from season bui don't expect much.