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11-8-1994

11-08-94 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 12, Issue 10)

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This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Liberty University School Newspaper at Scholars Crossing. It has been accepted for inclusion in 1994 -- 1995 by an authorized administrator of Scholars Crossing. For more information, please contact [email protected]. _ ^ > V rmmmNonprofit org. U.S. Postage ... •* I uu ^——^——^—.————^——^————_——__ U.S. Postage Tuesday, November 8,1994 Vol. 12, No. 16 | Pa'*,a * ibcrt.v University, Lynchburg, Va. Tuesday, November 8, 1994 Vol. 12, No. iti Lynchburg> <<« , Va, INSID••^•^^^ E^^^'^^^'^'''••••••••••••HiHHBHBHHBiMBBBBMIM^^^^^^^^^MMBIi^^i^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^-^—- Liberty limits admissions — Lynchburg, IN THE INEWS! Don't be alarmed if you see will continue to be open to mores and freshman, many 'Two years ago with all the some new vans hanging out behind the Vines Center; they By JAYSON BLAIR any high school graduates are too young to live off cam­ scandals we lost $25 million a didn't sneak in through the back gate. Instead, Liberty has Champion Reporter interested in coming. pus. Subsequently, more than year, and we ended up $100 purchased some new means of transportation. Page 2. For the firsttim e in LU his­ Overcrowding stems from 75 percent of the student body million in debt. Our board tory, enrollment will be limit­ Liberty's enrollment increas­ lives in dorms, Spencer said. ruled no new debt. So we pay PUCK OF THE ed, admission officials ing while its dormitory space Adding to the overcrowd­ as we go," Falwell said. announced recently. Lack of does not, Jay Spencer, vice ing this year was the more Falwell also said it "is his DRAW: Floor Hockey, a space will allow Liberty to president of admissions, said. than 200 returning students goal to have the university accept only 1,586 new stu­ From 1988 to 1990, Lib­ who did not register in the debt-free by 1996. favorite late-night activity last dents for the fall of 1995. erty's enrollment was relative­ spring but arrived for classes Spencer said the university year, returned to campus "Limiting enrollment is the ly stable, while in 1991 and this fall. expects to expand enrollment Friday night. Student Life last thing I want to do; but if 1992 it declined. However, in Another major factor is that from 5,200 to 6,000, build sponsored this activity, where there is any (major concern) 1993 and 1994 it increased in 1992, the Board of Trustees four dorms and add two levels the winning team received not on campus, it's overcrowd­ significantly with graduating placed a self-imposed re­ to DeMoss Hall during the only congratulation, but a pizza ing," Liberty Chancellor Jerry classes numbering 2,400 and straint on additional debt, next four years. Until these party as well. Page 2. Falwell said. 2,200 students. which prevents the school changes are made, the univer- Jay Spencer While the university plans Because a large portion of from building new dorms Assoc. V. P. of to limit enrollment, the school the student body is sopho- See Admissions, Page 2 v until the school is debt-free. Admissions HARVARD DEBATE RESULTS: The LU debate team finished last week's Harvard debate with both competing varsity teams garnering a 3-5 record. Assistant Coach Mike Hall discusses how this will affect LU actors present the team's national standings. Page 3. Lewis' 'Screwtape' FEATURE By TIMOTHY J. GIBBONS Wormwood, who's new to and SARAH POLLAK the temptation business. SPOTLIGHT: "(The play) uses comedy Wandering in the woods on a While witnessing is empha­ to makes its points," Dr. rainy Friday evening may not sized here at Liberty, students David Allison, the play's be everybody's idea of a good usually are exposed to the director, said. "We're time — but it suits a group of positive side: leading the reminded that each of us is biology students. Their noctur­ unsaved to Heaven. But what tempted." nal activities involve searching about the other side? What's it The play illustrates tempta­ for salamanders on the Peaks like to try to lead people to tion and humanity's response. of Otter. Page 5. Hell instead? "In the Screwtape Letters, This concept is the focal the effects of temptation on point of the King's Players' modern man is shown WHAT'S FOR DINNER: Step into our production of Screwtape through an unusual way," kitchen and be exposed to a whole new sensation. The Letters, based upon C.S. Allison said. 'Through it all, Champion's newest columnist, Food Dude Todd Lewis' classic book about we see how the providence of Hirshman, examines Chinese restaurants in the Lynchburg temptation. The play, a non- God can overcome the best area. Page 6. realistic rendering, centers on laid plans of the devil." Screwtape, a cynical older ANSWERS PIXASE: The Liberty demon, and his nephew See Letters, Page 3 Champion's Man on the Street asks "What was the best advice your parents gave you?" Page 8. THIS WEEK'S COMMENTARY: GOP sweeps 15 Involvement in school activi­ ties and encouragement of fel­ low students is a duty of mock elections mustered the final eight per­ everyone, columnist Tom By DAVID THOMPSON Inkel writes this week. Champion Reporter cent. Students who are planning to These results somewhat transfer are probably suffering GOP candidates Oliver surprised John Marshall, LU from a lack of care on the part North and George Landrith student organizer for the of other students. All students won landslide victories in a North campaign. He said he here have a responsibility to mock election held here on was surprised not so much at support others on campus. campus Oct. 31. The election- the outcome, but at the dis­ Page 9. were sponsored by the Stud­ tance between the candidates. ent Govemement Association. "I knew that we were a North won the Virginia conservative school, but I Editor in chief EDITORS' CORNER: Senate race by tallying 90 per­ didn't expect it to be so mon­ Shannon Harrington begins a three-part series on the cent of the vote. Democratic strously good," die student decline and fall of the public education empire. This week, Sen. Chuck Robb and inde­ organizer said. he discusses what's wrong with public school curriculum. pendent candidate Marshall According to Marshall, Also, opinion editor Mark Haskew writes about possible Coleman each recorded 5 per­ Landrith's 92 percent is the religious bigotry shown at UVa. Page 8. Liberty to honor military cent in the LU polls. second highest percentage In the Fifth Congressional ever recorded in a college SPORTING By SARAH POLLAK District, Landrith outpaced mock election. Only George Champion Reporter Democratic Rep. L. F. Payne Bush's 93 percent win in the NEWS: Men's soccer was by grabbing a whopping 92 On Wednesday, Nov. 9, percent of the ballots. Payne See Election, Page 2 dealt a stunning defeat during Liberty Military Ministry, a the Big South Tournament, as Christian/community service, the Flames lost their third game will hold Military Emphasis by one point to UNC Day for the second year in a * • ELECTION '94 * • Greensboro on Saturday, Nov. 5. row, commemorating the deci­ Average mock sions of soldiers to die for Average mock their country. election results election results in SPORTS WITH STROUT: The United According to Glenn from the U.S. the Congressional Senate race from race from five Baseball League is a hoax, Strout asserts in his column this Hawkins, LU Bible instructor file photo and Army National Guard 13 colleges and colleges and week. He predicts that the league, set up to compete with the RUFF-HOUSING — A dog and his trainer demon­ majors, will never see its first pitch. Page 10. chaplain, Military Emphasis universities across universities across Day is a way to expose both strate their prowess during last year's military day. the state (margin the 5th District. students and faculty to the and an exhibition of the War veteran Tim Lee. Lee of error 1.6%). PAYNE THE FORECAST: military way of life. Marine drill team. became a Christian on the bat­ 23,6% "We want to build a spirit of The dog team consists of tlefield of Vietnam, after hav­ patriotism in the students to guard dogs from Langly Air ing both of his legs blown off broaden their horizons," Haw­ Force Base, attached to the by a landmine. TUESDAY WEDNESDAY kins said. Virginia Security police. After numerous surgeries, The LU administration sup­ The keynote speaker for Lee was left with only inches ports Military Emphasis Day, Wednesday's military empha­ and the reasons behind it, sis convocation is Vietnam See Military, Page 3 President A. Pierre Guillermin H-60 said. "I think it's a wonderful MiuTABv EMPHASIS DAY SCHKWUUC L-35 opportunity to support the WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER % vm 9J30.AJM.*5;1)9 P.M, armed services of the nation. SCHEDULE w EVENTS Liberty has always been a 10-11 am and drill team demonstra­ strong advocate for the strong Military Convocation tions: Multi-Purpose Center: defense of our nation," • Dr. Tim Lee, Vietnam War 2:30*3; 10 Military Open FRIDAY Guillermin said. Veteran, keynote speaker Forum on Current Issues and The special emphasis day is • Sounds of Liberty: Patriotic Policies: DeMoss Hall, to be entertaining as well as Medley Room 114 educational, Hawkins said. • Virginia Army National 3:30-4:30 Military and Some of the entertaining Guard: drill teain demonstra­ Professional Life Symp­ events will be a demonstration tion and Color Guard osium: Science Hall, Room of a MP guard dog team, sim­ 1:30*2:00; 4:30-6:00 Dog 100 ilar in the. r\ru» hHri l>»s| w»ar Source: colleaes and Dolitical camDaians ffigfag Liberty buys new vans ting excessive," Renalds said. "We Moon explained. By AMY J. SAWYER Moon said the vans were pur­ Champion Reporter can own and maintain our own vans and use them for trips cheaper than chased for the benefit of the stu­ LU's Transportation Department we can rent vans." dents. "These are passenger vans recently purchased three 15-passen- Accounting Comptroller Don and not cargo vans," he said. ger vans to be used for transporta­ Moon said the money for the Ford "The (vans) we had were getting tion by traveling teams such as vans — about $66,000 — came on in age and we looked at the cost YouthQuest and LIGHT. from the university's general fund. of repairing them and the costs of Rising costs of van rental and "That's tuition, fees and all of the renting a large number of vans mileage fees prompted the school money from general operation," the from outside sources, and we to change its policy of renting vans comptroller said. determined it was cheaper to go in for the traveling teams, J. O. "Basically, several (administra­ and purchase some new vans," Renalds, director off field opera­ tors) looked at it from the financial Moon explained. tions, said. standpoint of what we spent during The vans were brought to cam­ "We've been spending a lot of the previous year, and came to the pus over the last several weeks, money on rental of vehicles for mutual agreement that it would be and are now in the process of being mission trips, LIGHT, and all of the worthwhile to purchase (new vans) painted with the Liberty University photo by J won Chrlstofl traveling teams. The cost was get­ over continuing to lease vans," colors and logos, Moon said. STICKING IT TO 'EM — Participants in Student Life's late-night floor hockey tournament bat­ tle it out for the grand prize: a pizza party. Admissions Continued from Page 1 Officials then added in the 300 stu­ Floor hockey returns to LU dents expected to transfer to LU and sity will limit enrollment, which it left more than 1,500 slots avail­ By SARAH PARSHALL they chose, but only six were provide a pizza party for the win­ will cause major changes to admis­ able for new students. Champion Reporter allowed on the floor at a time. An ning team. sions policies. Even though the Executive entrance fees of one dollar per play­ Response toward this year's ver­ Spencer said he has accepted Committee of the Board of Liberty students had another er was charged. sion of floor hockey was almost as nearly 6,000 total applications — Trustees has not given him a dollar opportunity to "press their puck" Beck said the hockey tournament positive as last year. new and returning students — for figure yet, Kellaris said the same last Friday night, as Student Life was organized by several students. "With the turnout they have this the fall of 1995, but will only have number of scholarships will be hosted the second annual floor "We went through the student body time, it might be a good idea for 1,586 slots for new students. available for the next class as for hockey tournaments in the Multi­ to see what sort of interest there (Student Life) to make floor hock­ Because of this, Spencer said, it previous classes, but they will have purpose Center. was," Beck stated. ey an intramural sport," junior is important that high school a lower value. The tournament, which began at "Those familiar with hockey Tom Haxwell said. seniors apply and send their confir­ Kellaris said that because of 8 p.m. and lasted until 2 a.m., con­ helped make the rules. Because it's "It's nice to have something dif­ mation fee in early. budget constraints during the past sisted of 14 teams vying for the not played on ice, some of the rules ferent for a late-night activity." "I know that there are students two years, the amount of scholar­ play-off spots. we made up ourselves." Beck stated that whether or here writing back to their youth ship money has declined. William Kellaris James Beck, student director of The tournament was based on a not floor hockey continues as an groups, saying 'Liberty University "The chances of a student activities, said the response was so double-elimination process. All 14 LU tradition "will depend on is the place to be, but wait 'til the Director of Financial Aid receiving a scholarship grant are enthusiastic last year that the teams played initially, and the the students." last minute (in order to get more "We are not trying to create an still excellent. It's the amount that Student Life office decided to losers fell to a lower bracket. Any "If a lot of people get involved, financial aid).' The days of that are elitist school; we will have spots is going to be given that will reinstate floor hockey as a late- team that lost twice in a row was we'll keep up with the program over," he said. for (needy) kids," Spencer said. change," he said. night activity this year. automatically eliminated. until interest declines," he said. Spencer said that unlike years Anyone who pays his fee later According to Kellaris, there will The teams, which sported When the dust settled, the Floor hockey tournaments will past, more scholarship money will than or applies after April 1 will be be few changes in store for stu­ National Hockey League names, "Maple Leafs" emerged as victors. continue to be held at various dates be available in the beginning, put on a waiting list. dents who are already receiving could boast as many members as The entrance fees will be used to throughout the year, Beck said. instead of the end, of the applica­ Spencer said that returning stu­ some form of scholarship. tion period. dents will not be allowed to register "No one is going to have their Election- Director of Financial Aid Bill at the last minute next year. scholarship taken away or reduced. Continued from Page 1 The LU mock election consisted "Students really like George Kellaris agreed. "Unfortunately, "It will essentially be first come, But, students will be held (more of 233 voters, a number that (Landrith)," Lifschultz said. "The we've trained our students and par­ first serve. It is important that stu­ tightly) to the academic stan­ Citadel's 1992 presidential mock Marshall said he was pleased with Democrats on campus aren't doing ents to think that way," he said. dents pay their confirmation fee or dards," Kellaris said. election was higher. since the election was not promoted anything. They're not excited about "The time to apply to Liberty I'm going to sell their bed," he said. He also said students will be Most area and statewide polls or publicized. their candidate. These results aren't University is from now until the According to Spencer, admissions given a fair chance to renew their show North and Robb in a neck- "To get 233 people to vote just by meaningless. It means that students winter months," he said. officials calculated the 1,586 figure scholarships as well. and-neck race for Senate and passing by was a very, very good are becoming more and more con­ Spencer said Uiat ot tne students by taking Uie 5,188 students enrolled "If a student has a scholarship Payne leading Landrith in the 5th turnout. We were very pleased with servative." who apply before the April 1 cutoff this year and subtracting the 700 stu­ that is only for one or two years, District. However, the two GOP that," he said. Marshall also cited lack of enthu­ date, only the ones who pay their dents expected to graduate and the they will be able to come to the candidates were undefeated in Jay Lifschultz, youth coordinator siasm in younger Democrats. confirmation fee first will be guar­ 1,000 students expected to transfer. financial aid offices and reapply," mock elections at colleges across for the Landrith campaign, credited "The Democrats are not running anteed spots. That left 3,488 students enrolled. he said. the state. North has won all 15 the positive results to the excite­ anything like this. This is a way for elections, Landrith all five. ment generated by Landrith's us to help those who are straddling The most surprising results came appeal to the younger generation. the fence," he said. from the University of Virginia. Landrith won by a 68 percent to 32 IN THE ARMY, percent margin, while North bested Robb 56 percent to 29 percent to NURSES AREN'T JUST IN DEMAND. become the first Republican candi­ zmxiz 0 dates to win there in 25 years. Both THEY'RE IN COMMAND. Ronald Reagan and George Bush RESTAURANT Any nurse who just wants a job can with your level of experience. As lost two mock elections at UVa. Landrith's other victories came Dinner by the Lake find one. But if you're a nurs­ an Army officer, you'll command the at Hampden-Syndey, Longwood, ing student who wants to be in respect you deserve. And with the added and Averett. 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"It was Republicans finished up the politi­ through the 5 th District and orga­ losses on the Harvard University a good way to gain experience." cal season last week by holding a nized a campaign stop for Landrith campus this past Saturday and Although the official record of series of sign waves and hitting the and Gov. George Allen. Sunday, Oct 29 and 30. how Liberty is placed nationally campaign trail for 5th District "The last few days are especially The debate tournament hosted will not be available until after Candidate George Landrith. important to Landrith," Wallis said. approximately 20 schools, includ­ Thanksgiving, Hall said he was The club has built a reputation as "He doesn't have as much funding ing Boston College, Dartmouth confident about where Liberty a vocal conservative activist group, as North. University and Stanford University. would fall in relation to the other supporting local GOP candidates Six of the club members travelled LU, of its ten teams, brought both debate teams. such as Landrith and Ollie North. in pairs on overnight trips to cam­ of its two-member varsity teams. "I have a pretty good feeling They have appeared in newspapers paign for Landrith. Karl Nyberg, Both finished with the same record. about where we are. We should in Charlottesville, and Washington, one of the members, said he volun­ Assistant Debate Coach Mike definitely be within the top five D.C. The Lynchburg News and teered because he heard Landrith Hall said he felt the teams per­ teams by the time the rankings Advance ran a front page special needed help in that area. formed as best they could under the come out," he said. on the group in their Nov. 3 issue. "We distributed quite a bit of lit­ circumstances. Each win earns the school points "When we're enthusiastic then erature," he said. "Neither team performed at the that determine national placement. others get enthusiastic," Sarah "It was hard to pass out literature level they had been practicing at. Hall stated that performance is Wallis, chairperson for the LU because (the area) was so desolate. We attribute that to having traveled based on the entire squad strength, College Republicans, said. We put up hundreds of Landrith four weekends in a row," Hall stat­ rather than each of the individual "I guess I didn't really know signs on trees and distributed a lot ed. 'Those four debaters (who went two-man teams. what to expect at the beginning of of literature at grocery stores and to Harvard), finished on Sunday, The points awarded for a win the year, but I am very pleased with businesses," Nyberg said. had three days to prepare for are the same, no matter the level the group. I am very pleased with Jay Lifschultz, youth coordinator Harvard, and then left for the tour­ — varsity, junior varsity or novice nament We've been going non­ the core group because they have of the Landrith campaign, said the — on which each individual team stop for a long time." given up so much of their timean d students posted more than 500 signs photo by Tikuml S.ukl is competing. so much of their money." and distributed over one thousand HEADING DUE NORTH — Some members of the College The students spent four evenings pieces of literature. Republicans urge voters to vote North in this Tuesday's election. Military Screwtape Continued from Page 1 This is a new thing (for Military Continued from Page 1 think it's a humorous way of show­ Emphasis Day)," Hawkins said. ing that Satan is after your soul," of legs left. All military veterans and retirees Though the play is meant to be said junior Syndi Bellamy, who por­ 20 -345 Since then, Lee has traveled in the Lynchburg area are invited to entertaining, the director said he trays "Slut," a demoness of sexual record around the world sharing his testi- share Military Emphasis Day with hoped the audience gained more temptation. "I think that everybody at f&& money, and the good news that the LU student body. than just a fun evening. that comes will get the message." Jesus is the way to salvation. Hawkins said veterans who "I hope (the audience) would see Screwtape will be performed in This year, Liberty Military come in their uniforms will receive the play and be interested in reading FA 134 Thursday through Saturday, Ministry is trying to reach out to a free gift from Dr. Falwell. the book. I hope it would help each Nov. 10-12 and 17-19. Student Liberty and the Lynchburg commu­ "I believe in the military, in the of us to be encouraged to claim the admission is $3. Thursday's and nity as well. men and women who fight to pro­ promises of God," the play's direc­ Friday's shows will start at 8 p.m. "We are emphasizing an outreach tect our country," the national- tor explained. Both Saturdays have late-night per­ to veterans and retirees in the area. guardsman said. The cast members also expressed formance starting at 11 p.m. and interest in conveying a message. "1 Nov. 19 has a 2 p.m. matinee. graphic by Keith Lud Robertson Drug Co., Inc. serving Lynchburg for 44 years 239-2621 • jfilij . TwLi Oil! • o essential We Handle Most Insurance Plans Free Delivery 6 Days a Week Computerized Printouts for: tax purposes insurance needs medication information M-F 9-6 Sa 9-3 Closed Sunday for a 5416 Fort Ave.

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AS Vitia USA. lilt: W«'i Bfflgrlft £fefag Reagan has Alzheimers BRIEFS LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former note in his letter, saying he intends Bosnian war continues President Reagan, in a handwritten "to live die remainder of die years day of this week. The group plans letter to "my fellow Americans," SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina m&*:,Z3U*Mm God gives me on this Earth doing to impose martial law across the disclosed Saturday that he has — Bosnian Serb and Muslim die Uiings I have always done. I self-proclaimed Bosnian Serb Alzheimer's disease. forces battled for the norUiwestern will continue to share life's journey republic in response to the myriads Reagan, 83, wrote that he was town of Bosanska Krupa Saturday. widi my beloved Nancy and my of Muslim attacks. feeling fine now, but he and wife, U.N. peacekeepers said govern­ family. I plan to enjoy the great The U.N. Protection Force said Nancy, had chosen to reveal the ment troops were preparing to outdoors and stay in touch with my expand their successful offensive Bosanska Krupa, on the edge of diagnosis in hope of promoting friends and supporters." in the central Bosnian area. the Muslim-held Bihac pocket, greater awareness of the mind- The Republican thanked the The Bosnian Serb parliament was being fiercely defended by crippling disease. American people for electing him. said it would meet in Pale outside units of the Bosnian Serb army "Unfortunately, as Alzheimer's "When the Lord calls me home, Sarajevo on Tuesday or Wednes­ inside it. Disease progresses, the family often whenever that may be, I will leave bears a heavy burden," Reagan with the greatest love for diis coun­ wrote. "I only wish there was some try of ours and eternal optimism for Turkey pledges aid package way I could spare Nancy from this its future," Reagan wrote. painful experience. When the time "I now begin die journey diat to Palastinian areas comes I am confident that with your spokeswoman Catherine Busch, observation over the past few will lead me into the sunset of my help she will face it with faith and was accompanied by a statement weeks have led us to conclude that life. I know diat for America diere JERUSALEM — Turkey pledged of her visit to Israel. courage." from five of his doctors. President Reagan is entering die will always be a bright dawn $50 million to boost die Earlier, she went to the Gaza Campaigning in California, The doctors said the diagnosis early stages of diis disease," the ahead." Palestinian autonomous areas in Strip, where she met with PLO President Clinton asked a crowd to turned up in die course of routine doctors wrote. Reagan's spokeswoman said he the Gaza Strip and the West Bank leader Yasser Arafat. put aside the "meanness of spirit" yearly testing. Alzheimer's is a progressive, was at an undisclosed locadon yes­ town of Jericho, Turkish Prime The meeting focused on of the election campaign. He "Over the past 12 months we irreversible neurological disorder. terday with his wife. Minister Tansu Ciller announced Turkish support for the develop­ praised the former president, not­ began to notice from President Symptoms include memory loss, Reagan's health history includes to his country Saturday. ment of Palestinian self-rule. ing dial "he and his wife stood up Reagan's test results symptoms impairment of judgment, disorien­ being wounded in a 1981 assassina­ Ciller, die first head of govern­ Cairo's MENA news agency against Oliver North in Virginia." indicating the possibility of early tation and personality change, tion attempt, colon cancer and ment to visit the Palestinian self- said she told Arafat that the Reagan's letter, released to the stage Alzheimer's disease. Add­ among odiers. prostate surgery and surgery to rule areas, made the announce­ Turkish investment of $50 million Associated Press by Reagan itional testing and an extensive Reagan sounded an optimistic remove a pool of blood. ment at a press conference held in was intended for various develop­ cooperation with Israeli Prime ment and housing projects in die Minister Yitzhak Rabin at the end Palestinian territories. Police say mom drowned kids Liberian leader Taylor to UNION, S.C. — Some of the men do," she said after signing the reg­ A South Carolina newspaper, the small sons strapped in their seats and women who had spent nine istry book, which was given to the Greenville News, said Mrs. Smidi and still alive. attend Accra peace talks days scouring the golden hills Smith family after the funeral. drove aimlessly through the dark­ Mrs. Smith was arraigned on around Union, S.C. searching for The bodies of Michael Smith, 3, ness Oct. 25 with her boys in the murder charges Friday. If convicted, ACCRA, Ghana — Militia leader together. The host country delayed two missing boys searched for and his brother, Alexander, 14 back seat. The article, quoting law she could face the death penalty. Charles Taylor, who launched the opening session of the peace solace Saturday at the viewing of months, lay inside the funeral par­ enforcement sources, said she was Her 1990 Mazda, the boys' bodies Liberia's civil war in 1989, arrived talks when Taylor initially failed their small bodies. lor. Their mother, Susan V. Smith, distraught over failed romances and strapped into the backseat, was found in Accra Saturday for talks on end­ to show for the meeting. "I don't know the family. I've a 23-year-old secretary, is charged crumbling finances. submerged in John D. Long Lake. ing five years of bloodshed and "The opening session is going just come to pay my respects," said in their deaths and is being held in Once at the shore of a lake near The local coroner, William Holcomb, anarchy in Africa's oldest indepen­ to get under way immediately, and Mabel Hollingsworth, who arrived a state prison near Columbia. this small town her thoughts turned said the boys' deaths "would be con­ dent republic. we expect to work very much at the Holcombe Funeral Home in Their father, David, and his to suicide. However, she was sistent with drowning." Ghana has peacekeepers in var­ through the night to cover some this town of 10,000 with her two family, were expected to arrive at unable to take her own life and Joseph Jenkins, the boys' uncle ious world troublespots and is tak­ ground," a senior Ghanaian daughters and mother. the funeral parlor for an evening instead rolled her burgundy Mazda in Severn, Md., expressed shock ing the lead in this latest attempt to Foreign Ministry source said after "It feels like the right thing to memorial service yesterday. Protege into the water with her two over the tragedy. bring Liberia's warring factions Taylor turned up.

fymtrtfrwimy^Fim-iyr te going nuts Arafat not allowed to visit Average tree nut consumption baaed on El Salvador museum pounds per person in the 1980's compared Nazi death camp Auschwitz to so far in trie 1990's, JERUSALEM — Poland has side­ ceremonies marking the 50th boasts war wreckage stepped Jewish wrath by dropping anniversary of the liberation of the PERQUIN, El Salvador — It is whelming poverty. The 7,000- plans to invite Nobel Peace Prize Auschwitz Nazi death camp. 2.36 perhaps die only museum in die strong force fought the U.S.-backed winner and PLO leader Yasser Even the Farabundo Marti world that features homemade land government to a stalemate and con­ Arafat to attend Auschwitz death National Liberation Fronand and mines and instructions on how to trolled about a third of die nation. camp ceremonies, Israeli Foreign the army-backed Nationalist Rep­ make contact bombs. Other attrac­ As the museum demonstrates, the Minister Shimon Peres said ublican Alliance, or ARENA, are tions include the nose cone of a guerrillas' military gains were Saturday afternoon. learning to coexist. In March elec­ shot-down Salvadoran army air­ achieved widi everything from AK- But co-winners of die Nobel tions, die FMLN won control of 15 craft, die studio of a clandestine 47 assault rifles to mortals fashioned award, Peres and Prime Minister municipal governments and fin­ rebel radio station and a crater left from sewer pipe and land mines Yitzhak Rabin, could still attend as ished second to ARENA in die by a 500-pound bomb. housed in aluminum cans. representatives of the Jewish state, presidential runoff. Welcome to die Farabundo Marti Most of die 75,000 people killed an Israeli Foreign Ministry official "We are taking steps to achieve Nadonal Liberation Front museum, in die war were civilians. One of the said. a reconciliation. People under­ which chronicles die FMLN's 12- museum's rooms is dedicated to Arafat, Rabin and Peres shared stand dial we can't continue fight­ year guerrilla war against die political activists and religious fig­ diis year's prize in recognition of ing as before," Santos said of die Salvadoran government. ures who, like Archbishop Oscar die Israeli-PLO self-rule accord. FMLN. The exhibit, in mountainous Romero, were slain by army-backed Polish President Lech Walesa The museum is fiercely critical Morazan province in (he heart of death squads. was planning to invite all of the of the military and of figures such the former war zone, opened short­ On anodier wall is a framed Peace Prize recipients, including as ARENA founder Roberto ly after die two sides signed a poem by Roque Dalton, a Arafat, to give prominence to the D'Aubuisson. peace accord in 1992. Minibuses Salvadoran writer and rebel who loaded with tourists pull up to its was accused of treason and executed News on this page was pro­ » doors every weekend. by die guerrillas in 1975. Alter die graphic by Jaaon Cl> "People come from all over the war, rebel commander Joaquin vided by the Washington country to see how we survived so Villalobos admitted that the killing Times Subscription Service, Syria, prepares for real many years of war," said Miriam was one of the FMLN's greatest Stories were compiled and Ramos, a rebel collaborator who mistakes. was elected mayor of Perquin in The prize exhibit is the twisted edited by Jason G. peace with old foe Israel March. metal wreckage of a Salvadoran Clcndenin, World News A collection of whitewashed Army UH-1H helicopter, which was Editor j Fenris^^ AOL.com. DAMASCUS, Syria — Peace Slogans that began appearing huts on a hill overlooking Perquin, sabotaged by a rebel bomb squad in posters are popping up in the streets along main roads over the summer the museum traces how the FMLN 1984. The attack killed army Lt. of Damascus, long a bastion of con­ proclaim, "Peace Is a Noble Aim" evolved from a radical guerrilla Col. Domingo Monterrosa, who flict with Israel. Epithets like and "What We Want Is a Just outfit into a legal political party was targeted for his role as comman­ "Zionist endty" have all but van­ Peace." Assad, who says he has that espouses social democracy. der of Adacad Battalion. Dr. %ert Peterson, Optometrist ished from the official vocabulary. made a "strategic choice" for peace The rebels took up arms in the In a military sweep directed by 239-6000 President Hafez Assad, Syria's after a 46-year state of war, is pro­ Jor your Eyes Only 1970s in response to repressive Col. Monterrosa on Dec. 11,1981, eye exams cC contact lens fitting ruler since a 1970 coup, is slowly ceeding with extreme caution. military governments and over­ die Adacad killed civilians. Peace, more than war, may present with: Vrvlng Edelsberg, O.O. preparing for the possibility of a and Optical World peace treaty with their old foe. the greatest challenge to a govern­ (Next to

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... Where the spirit of the Lord is, there is Liberty. II Corinthians 3:17 America must support Mideast partner Israel ••• '•;-..• • - - .:": •-.':' .-..,-• ' •'• •' : :'•'•:• What began as a hopeful bid for peace between Israel and its Arab neighbors now appears to be headed into turbulent times. Through it all, though, America must remember to faiuhfully support Israel. Radical Arab tertorists, namely the islamic Jihad and Hamas, have stepped up attacks Ori Israel in recent days. An Israeli soldier was taken captive and killed Oct. 13 by the Hamas terrorists, In October, a bus was blown up by an Arab suicide bomber. Twenty-two Israelis were mur- Also, Arab terrorists recently overran an Israeli military post in southern Lebanon. Yasser Arafat, who is now the commander of the Palestinian National Authority, was kicked out of a mosque Nov; 3 by Jihad mem- bers angry about the so-called peace with Israel. They vowed to contin­ Teachers should toss experiments, ue their actions "on the streets of Tel Aviv." Hopefully, these terrorist acts will not be enough to derail the peace negotiations that Israel has reached with the Palestinians, Jordan and stick with traditional disciplines possibly Syria. Editor's note: This is the first of a public school cur­ with traditional academic disciplines in the But whatever happens, America must stay committed to Israel's three-part series on the decline of riculum. In the February, 1993, issue of Phi Delta well-being. They are our only certain allies in the region. And, aside American public education. The first September issue of Kappan. He says, "If we looked at (the tra­ from political motivation, we would do well to remember what God told part will d'scuss the demise of public The Freeman, ditional disciplines) critically, we would Israel in Genesis 12:3: "I will bless those who bless you, and the one school curricula. Lawrence W. Reed see that they are poor material from which During a recent benefit dinner for New says that in to build a general education curriculum. who curses you I will curse." Covenant Schools, a private school in Michigan, 72 per­ They ignore vast and important areas of Lynchburg consisting of grades K-8, stu­ cent of all high knowledge... They have nothing to say dents demonstrated the knowledge they had schools offer eco­ about the relative importance of various Election day could affect gained from the school's curriculum. nomics. However, SHANNON D. kinds of knowledge. They do not give stu­ One group performed songs and phrases only 51 percent of HARRINGTON dents a mental framework for organizing in Latin. Another group recited complex those schools make ^^^^^^^^^^™ and relating what they are taught." America's next 20 years grammar rules while yet another group it a required course. In fact, only "49 per­ What Brady is really trying to say is that By this time, everyone is sick of hearing about the elections that are solved logic problems. cent of Michigan high school students had the traditional disciplines do not tell stu­ being held around the country today. The innumerable polls, the con­ Surprisingly enough, these were not gift­ actually completed one economics course dents how the things they are learning ed students. In fact, me only thing academ­ before graduation in 1992," Reed said. apply to everyday life. stantly negative ads, and the neat and tidy sound bites all melt togethef ically separating these students from any Other disciplines that.have been taken The problem with this philosophy is that at this point. If the ftiss seems bigger Uus year than most, that's because oilier in American public schools is the away from' the public school curriculum are it is not the public schools' responsibility to it is. If one thinks the fuss is unwarranted, he should look closer. school's curriculum. philosophy and logic. tell students how the things they learn per­ The reasons for the hype come from every direction, but the excite­ As impressive as the New Covenant stu­ Instead of offering these disciplines as a tain to life. That is what "growing up" is ment of conservatives has specific origin s. dents are, realistically all American students course of study, schools are enacting pro­ all about. should be learning the same. grams such as Tactics for Thinking which, The public schools do not want to let This election is especially portentous because it offers the realistic These students are no more intelligent according to Martha M. McCarthy in the children be children. They want to teach possibility of having a Republican majority in the Senafe and it holds than any other American students. The truth September, 1993, issue Phi Delta Kappan, children how to become adults by teaching decent odds on a big Republican gain in the House, as well. is, not too long ago all students, including is designed to "improve the students' high­ courses on AIDS, sex education, multicul­ public school students, studied the same er-level thinking skills and their ability to tural education and values clarification. Big deal, Average Citizen might say. The Democrats had a majority disciplines as these New Covenant students. address complex problems." Needless to say, this is not the responsi­ in both houses until now, and they still couldn't get much of their legis­ However, today, our public schools have As McCarthy points out, this teaching bility of our schools. Children will learn lation through, What woaid make the Republicans any more successful, gone astray from the traditional curriculum. strategy uses "such exercises as having these values as they mature. Therefore, he might ask? The three R's are no longer the emphasis in children focus all their energy on an object American schools should stop trying to ? our public schools. In a lot of schools, the for one minute and then describe their con­ raise our children and leave that up to For .the sake of aigument, we ll grant his premise^ Voters still must traditional disciplines are not even the high­ centration process." the family. look deeper into the significance of this election, though. A Republican est priority in curricula. Instead, they have But why have public schools reformed What our schools need is a return to Ua- hold on Congress means that conservatives also would control the many been replaced with pseudo-disciplines curricula with teaching strategies such as ditional education. New Covenant Schools committee and subcommittee chairs. These hold more power than one such as multiculturalism and evolution and these? What is wrong with teaching the tra­ has implemented this into its curriculum. programs like Tactics for Thinking and ditional disciplines like logic, economic Look at the progress of its students. Think might think because committees decide which bills find their way to the AIDS education. For example, the study of studies and grammar? of what our public school kids could do floor for a vote. Possibly, some of the key changes would be made in the economics is slowly being taken out of our Marion Brady proposes one problem with a return to these standards. appropriations, me armed services, banking, finance, foreign relations, judiciary and labor committees. Even more far-reaching is the fact that presidential judicial nomina­ Surprise! Americans United, ACLU tions will now face a Republican Congress hurdle. If conservatives form a majority, they could be able to place more conservative judges on influ­ reveal true colors in UVa lawsuit ential benches — including the Supreme Court. So, this election could The University of Virginia has been gra­ lied this by labeling being concerned for the separation of affect the next 20 or 30 years. cious enough to provide the next test case in those as "cultural church and state. It seemed obvious they All in all, today is very important. For most students, it is too late to the Supreme Court for the infamous "sepa­ organizations" rather were more concerned with stamping out religious expression in any type of public send in absentee ballots. However, If them arc students who ration of church and slate." However, it than religious. I must appears that this test is not so much to admit I am unable to place. I erred, though, when I thought the haven't voted yet, please do so! It could affect everyone years from now. decide the limits that American Christianity see how this distinc­ dear ACLU crusaded against all religions. faces, but rather it is a litmus test to see who tion can logically be The Wide Awake case clearly spotlights really is for religious freedom and who is made, especially the ACLU's and the AUSCS's prejudice, pKbsrtg (ttljamptatt Liberty Champion Policies simply intolerant of Christianity. when the Muslim which leans lightly against other faiths, but The groups I am primarily referring to are religion is known MARK heavily against Christians. Box 20000 Liberty University Robert Rosenberger, the editor of the The Liberty Champion encourages the Americans United for Separation of for its aggressive HASKEW Lynchburg, VA 24506-8001 members of the community to submit let­ Church and State (AUSCS) and the proselytizing (histor­ beleaguered magazine, correctly assessed (804) 582-2124 ters to the editor on any subject. American Civil Liberties Union. First, ically, at the point the situation: "With the rise of multicultur­ Shannon Harrington Jason Christofi Letters should not exceed 400 words and though, allow me to reconstruct the case. of a sword). alism, non-Western religions are seen as Editor in Chief Photography Editor must be typed and signed. Letters appearing The University of Virginia provides I will ignore the questions of whether cultural and are elevated up, but Christians in the Liberty Forum do not necessarily rep­ financial support for more than 100 clubs UVa is supporting religion, if this is a true are second-class citizens. We go to the back Todd Hirshman Timothy J. Gibbons resent the views of the Champion's editor­ and organizations on campus, according to case of religious interference with govern­ of the bus." News Editor Graphics Editor ial board or Liberty University. a USA Today article. Among them are ment, or if it is a wise thing, ultimately, to Although liberals are inclined to dismiss Jewish and Muslim groups. However, when disavow support of Christian values. I will this type of statement to irrational, conserv­ Mark Haskew Assistant Graphics Also, all articles, except editorials, bear the magazine Wide Awake tried to gain also ignore the question of how a "cultural" ative Christian overreaction, what other Opinion Editor Editors: the endorsement of the author, solely. Deborah Hotter All material submitted becomes the prop­ similar funding ($5,900), it was denied. publication cannot hint at religion, and vice conclusion can be acceptable to any reason­ Amy Morris Amy Leacb erty of the Liberty Champion. The Wide Awake stated its purpose to be "to versa. This case is, after all, similar to many able person? The proof is readily evident. Feature Editor Todd Metzgar Champion reserves the right to accept, challenge Christians to live, in word and "separation" cases that preceded it. Some consistency is needed for both the reject, or edit any letter received, according deed, according to the faith they proclaim, The uniqueness of this case, as men­ school and the groups. Just by following a Joshua Cooley Susan Vannaman to the Champion stylebook and taste. The and to encourage students to consider tioned before, is that it reveals anti- general pluralist order of conduct, UVa Sports Editor Ad Production what a personal relationship with Jesus Christian prejudice in the supposedly reli­ should treat each religious organization the Manager deadline for letters is noon, Thursday. Please address all letters to "Editor, the Christ means." gion-neutral groups. same as any other student-run organization. Joanna Tedder Many evangelicals already hold the As for the ACLU, it ought to change its Ann Wharton Champion" and drop them off in DH 113 A basic, conservative Christian publica­ Copy Editor name to a more-correct "Anti-Christian Faculty Advisor or mail to: Liberty Champion, Liberty tion, to be sure. But the University of ACLU and its ilk in deep contempt. The ACLU and the AUSCS have convinced the Lawyers Union"; with that title, it wouldn't Kim Malherley University, Box 20000, Lynchburg, VA Virginia's attorney said Ihe school "rightful­ Chantelle Pitts Linda Elliott 24506-8001. ly declined to subsidize with public funds courts of America to unduly resuict even have to change its stationery. Research and Advertising Director The Champion is distributed every the preparation and disuibution of reli­ Christian symbols and activities time after Seriously, though; UVa's religious Distribution Tuesday while school is in session. The giously proselytizing materials." time. There's no doubt their actions have hairsplitting sadly exposes the ACLU's AUyson Goodman opinions expressed here do not necessarily However, the school would pay for the always been offensive to faith. and the AUSCS's intolerant and inconsis­ Michelle Fannin Asst. Faculty represent the views of Liberty University. Jewish and Muslim publications. UVa jusii- 1 never believed their claim of merely tent prejudice. AssL Copy Editor Advisor .Page 6, Liberty Champion Tuesday, November 8, 1994 (Erxmmg tttartg For freshmen and seniors, encouragement is a duty By TOM INKEL mm Perhaps, unfortunately, all of the Champion Reporter above require the assistance of fel­ Close-up low human beings. And without Approximately 2,200 freshmen students going out of their way to arc attending LU this school year, a get involved in the process, the record-shattering number. The uni­ entire student body suffers. versity revels in an atmosphere it The number of students who has never before experienced, an refuse to participate in student exuberant feeling that despite activities is disgraceful; the school whatever growing pains it might should not have to "encourage" feel, Liberty University is booming Involvement and involvement with such tactics as to a level it has never before encouragement are the Christian Service. reached. LU is a boom town of new roles of freshmen and Not only do all students have a abilities, new talents, new ideas. responsibility to become involved But next year, that atmosphere seniors alike. The in campus activities, but they also will probably not be there. freshman understands have a responsibility to get those Many of the freshmen in my not immediately willing involved dorm are almost certain that they firsthand the trials of as well. will not remain at Liberty for the his classmates. Peer responsibility extends next semester. They say they are beyond mere activity participation. not experiencing what they had clashing doctrines or disagreement Christians are biblically directed to hoped they would And at college. about standards. We are not even help those in distress. This does not respects every attempt made above natural leadership. To him falls the Like it or not, many students will College doesn't seem compatible looking at the traditional "survival just refer to those who recently lost the call of duty. In fact, it is only role of organization and direction leave in the upcoming semesters. with them. of the fittest" process. This is much, family members in accidents. then that one truly begins to gain for involvement and activities. Traditionally, the upper classes arc This confused me, a fellow fresh­ much more serious: neglect. Caring for others sometimes favor in God's eyes. Specific solutions that both the smallest as young people lose man who felt the direct calling of Those who see peers beginning means acting to help those who Involvement and encouragement groups may come up with include faith in themselves and the system. God to come to this university. But to wallow in their inability to find a don't seem to need or want help. are the roles of freshmen and such ideas as a student-run cousel- Reversal of this process requires as I listened to the words of my niche here have a responsibility. Depression and good, old-fash­ seniors alike. ing program or a hobby forum that the help of (hose who often unin­ classmates, discouraged and disil­ The freshman year is a time to put ioned homesickness arc sometimes The freshman understands first­ connects students with clubs that tentionally do the most harm: the lusioned words, I began to under­ down roots, begin life-long friend­ manifested by messiness, irritabili­ hand the trials of his classmates. exist or can be started. The possibil­ fellow students. It is the responsi­ stand the problem. ships, and team new skills and ty, anger and rebellion. His is often the role of counseling ities arc limited only by the depth of bility of the peers to set the exam­ This is not just about money or interests that will follow them all Sound like your roommate? and encouragement. The upper- the concern that the student body ple and assist those who might convenience. This is not a case of their lives. Reach out and touch someone. God classman commands respect and has for its lagging members. be struggling. Liberals scurrying Liberty Forum for cover as they face Dr. Falwell thanks Liberty students Republican onslaught for behavior and church faithfulness On the one hand Ollie has been accused EDITOR: supporters of the University. They have as your Chancellor. It is very doubtful that By DAVE SCHWARTZ Champion Reporter by the former secretary of state, Lawrence been very impressed this year with the pos­ a larger percentage of our students attended Eagleburger, as being a "pipsqueak lieu­ I wish to personally express my apprecia­ itive image portrayed by students who are church when attendance was required. The economy is strong. Military involve­ tenant colonel" who couldn't have had tion to the students, faculty and staff for observing the Liberty Way. The fact that you attend voluntarily, on ment in Kuwait and Haiti has been rather much input. But on the other hand we have helping me achieve several personal goals This may appear to be a small matter to your own volition, speaks volumes of the successful. The deficit is down. Everything every newspaper in America telling us that for this school year. us, but it is often a very important issue spiritual quality of our student body. seems to be going pretty well. Then why are North had so much input, that he was I shared these goals with you in our first with others who visit us. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. The Democrats facing the fights of their lives? responsible for the whole Iran-Contra Convocation in August. CHURCH ATTENDANCE. I will business and political leaders of Lynchburg This year's election promises to be the affair. Both can't be true. CAMPUS PRIDE. The campus has speak to you now from my pastor's heart. tell me often of the great contribution LU most exciting mid-term election in memory. After all, $4 million were spent in an never looked better. When 5,000 persons Church attendance is not required. In earli­ students make toward the quality of life in For the first time in more than 40 years, independent investigation after Iran-Contra, assist in picking up litter across this large er years, we did require church attendance our city. Republicans have a good chance winning at and no charges were brought. Why are so campus, immediate improvement occurs. but never took the roll on Sunday or Your civic participation at almost every least a working majority in the House, and many people fighting to keep him from I thank you for your obvious help this enforced this rule. level does not go unnoticed. an outright majority in the Senate. office? Because it would be the ultimate semester. Many visitors have commented However, since we eliminated this This letter to the editor is my sincere way Nevertheless, why are the Democrats los­ slap in the congressional face for Ollie to favorably regarding the well- kept condition requirement last year, the campus pastors of saying, as Pastor and Chancellor, how ing party voters? Perhaps the reasons serve with the goons that tried to destroy of the University. advise me that over 90 percent of our stu­ proud I am of you and how grateful I am to include: 1) Democrat Dan Rostenkowski him. Enough said. DRESS CODE. According to reports dents voluntarily attend campus church ser­ be one of your spiritual leaders. has been indicted on 17 criminal charges, 2) While gaining a majority in the House from faculty, Student Development and oth­ vices or other churches in the Central Tom Foley is suing his constituents over a may seem unlikely (more than 40 seats ers, dress code has been generally adhered Virginia area. They have determined this term limits initiative and has the opportuni­ would need to be gained), 70 seats are said to by almost everyone. from informal surveys. DR. JERRY FALWELL ty to be the first Speaker of the House to to be too close to call. However, a Senate I often tour the campus with friends and This information greatly encourages me Chancellor lose reelection in 140 years, 3) Bill Clinton majority seems highly likely. has sexual harassment charges, Whitewater Republican winners today are likely to investigations, raised taxes, weakened the be: military, been too friendly toward gays, • Ollie North over incumbent Chuck Robb Opinion columnist was right; Christians broken important campaign promises, in Virginia; attacked Christian values, etc., and other • Rick Santorum over incumbent Harris Democrats are guilty by association, 4) Wofford in Pennsylvania. can't be sure of accountability age Democrats have had virtual total control of Other tight races involve the GOP's Congress over the past 40 years and haven't Michael Huffington against Diane Feinslcin EDITOR: Now, what about the "age of accountabil­ derivation of Romans is almost as dicey and improved anything (i.e., the deficit is out of in California and George Pataki battling ity"? Does this doctrine commit the specu­ even more tedious. Uh-oh! The age of control, our education system is pathetic, Marion Cuomo in New York. Within the brilliant essay written by the lative assumption fallacy? I believe that accountability is not as firm of a doctrine as more people are in poverty than ever, life In open seats, Republicans are likely to Provocateur of Thought (Mr. Dave it does. is popularly held. has been devalued, crime is out of control, pick up formerly Democrat seats in Schwartz) exist several inexact leaps of Generally speaking, the two biblical Because the salvation of those who have et cetera). Arizona, Oklahoma, Ohio, Michigan and logic (If babies are automatically saved, "mainstays" of this doctrine are 2 Samuel not reached this mystical age is not directly The list goes on. Maine. The only Republican seat in jeop­ than we should not attempt to institute abor­ 12:23 and Romans 5:12-21. Second talked about in the Bible, and the only Here in Virginia, we have a Senate race ardy is in Minnesota. tion prohibition; God will override His plan Samuel talks about David's body which is possible references to it are without con­ that has been highlighted in every paper Overall, this scenario would hand of salvation, etc.). going to be with his son who had already crete evidence, it is unwise to base a doc­ across the United Stales. If anyone in the Republicans a two-seat majority. Regardless of the occurrence of these died. "Can I bring him back again? I shall trine upon it. It is even more foolish to United States hasn't heard of Oliver North Maybe conservatives have been hard on leaps, Mr. Schwartz does overall assert (and go to him but he shall not return to me." tell a broken-hearted mother something that and Iran-Contra (the two are always men­ Clinton. However, his corrupt character and rightly so) that it is folly to assume anything Some people think that this verse is talking is possibly false. tioned in the same article), they must be, as inadequate policies might have been the that is not directly mentioned in the Bible. about David seeing his son in heaven. With such a serious issue as salvation, Chris Farley says, "living in a van down by best thing that ever happened to the Only a fool would declare that we can However, after thorough study one comes one cannot claim that which is uncertain to the river." Republican party. assume things based upon conjecture. Why? to the conclusion that the Bible is talking be absolutely true. Simply because speculative assumption is about David being together with his son in frequently proven incorrect. the ground, not in heaven. The doctrinal ROSS ALLOWAY Pray for leaders dealing with 'our' deficit

EDITOR: confronted within a conversation many result of our debt could be no school at all. times concerning this issue by Christians Therefore, as a student body we need to As a fifth year senior attending Liberty and non-Christians alike. I have seen pro­ encourage and pray for those decision-mak­ University, I have experienced wonderful fessors, whom I have greatly admired, laid ers above us, so that they will make wise times and built many relationships that I off due to cutbacks causing those who and careful decisions when fixing the bud­ shall treasure for the rest of my life. remain to be overworked. get around our deficit. Notice that I said I have always been impressed by the Recently, specific majors have been "our deficit," because it docs affect us all overwhelming competency of my profes­ reduced to minors or eliminated. These arc whether we realize it or not. sors, and I am in no way displeased with the common knowledge which need no further I believe that the potential success of our education that I have received here. clarification. The cutbacks arc a phenome­ status as a university, its impact upon our I owe much to this institution and would non not new to this institution, and they can lives, and our quality of education is strong­ love to see it improve. just as easily hamper any other facility. ly linked to our debt. I strongly think, however, that its future Their result can be traced to many differ­ Please pray that the decision-makers success is firmly linked to its current finan­ ent factors. would wisely use every measure lo make cial problem. A major contributing factor relevant to this university the absolute best that it Being a Virginia resident, I liave found this school would be the debt. As students can be. that the news of our distress is widely at Liberty University, this concern should known throughout this stale. I have been rank high in all our minds, for one possible JIMMY COX

• ' Tuesday, November 8, 1994 Liberty Champion, Page 7 ^fjtntnxt Answers Please Science students study salamanders "What was the By ANNE CLAY 12-to-15-year period. Presently, Champion Reporter the sites arc visited every few weeks during warmer weather. best advice your While most students are heading off- However, the salamanders only campus to the movies or Late Skate, a few come out after dark when the leaf parents gave are collecting in the Science Hall for a litter is wet, so it isn't always pos­ 9» whole different sort of late night activity. sible to plan far in advance for the you Instead of tickets or skates, these stu­ next trip. dents, mostly biology majors, gather equip­ When the conditions are finally ment: flashlights, headlamps, raincoats, right, the students are called in, plastic bags and clippers. After all, the for­ and six to 10 people, including "Look both est will be wet, and the tiny, dark "Peaks of faculty members, pile into vehi­ ways before Otter Salamanders" won't be easy to find. cles. After an hour's drive crossing the Salamanders? Who would want to hunt through the fog and rain, they street." for salamanders on a foggy, rainy Friday scramble out to don their rain night? Unusual as it may sound, Dr. Paul gear, and the hunt is on. Saltier, chairman of the biology and chem­ Each site measures approxi­ Sarah Reber istry department, has a good reason for mately five square meters, Greenville, S.C. making these long, nocturnal trips — the allowing students and faculty to biology department is collecting data on the form a chain and move slowly "Peaks of Otter Salamander" for the from one end to the other, step by Virginia Department of Game and Inland careful step. Fisheries. The big flashlights probe the "You were born This particular salamander (Plethodon wet ground, searching for a tell­ success, never hubrichti) is "found around the Peaks in a tale movement on a branch or a photo by Anne Ctajr fairly small area, and that's the only place in familiar black shape with gold- WATCH IT, HE'S A SLIPPERY FELLOW — Salamander stalkers Bob Marx (left), settle for less." the world where it's found," Dr. Sattler flecked back on a green leaf. The and instructor Gordon Wilson (right), measure one of their captured prey. The data explained. bodies of the larger salamanders collected will be used by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. "It's not endangered but is possibly measure three to four inches and threatened from timbering. The Forest the tails are nearly as long, but the babies but they've done it before and will again from die study. "I enjoy it," he stated. "I Jared Mekbeb Service is going to use our data to come up are tiny and harder to spot. many times in the future. guess it's kind of unique. You come up here Ethiopia with management plans; how and when to "It takes a little bit of practice," Dr. "It's a great experience for our students," in the middle of the night to find this little timber within the range. Satder said, "but their (presence is) fairly Dr. Saltier said. "They get to be involved in amphibian that's running around up 'They're trying to manage the population evident." original (field) research." herc.when it's cold and when it's wet. so it doesn't have to be listed as an endan­ At nine of the sites, the salamanders are The students, many of whom have been "It's interesting because of just every­ gered species." simply counted, but at the last three sites a involved in the project for a while, agree. thing that's involved, finding out how dif­ Don't kiss girls It's a more complicated project than it detailed survey is underway. The students "It's good for a resume," senior Kevin ferent things affect (the salamander). I on the first date." sounds, requiring frequent trips to specific and teachers weigh, measure and mark each Harris said. guess if you love biology...usually things sites in the Jefferson National Forest over a individual salamander. It can take awhile, Senior Paul Bennett has also benefitted like this come along with it"

Dan Smiling Aviation program seeks to stretch its wings Roanoke Rapids, N.C. By RACHEL BUIKEMA flight training, costs $3,000- be able to pass the FAA written private pilot Champion Reporter two ground $3,500. It costs exam." he said. "The class....gives you the school classes $10,000 for the basic knowledge of the airplane, altitude "You can be For students interested in literally and two flight entire program. and navigation," he continued. "launching" their career in aviation, LU training classes. But there is finan­ Jay Callahan, a biblical studies major, anything you offers a training program as a minor. Finally, a com­ cial aid available received his private pilot license this past want to be if The Liberty aviation program offers three mercial license for students. May. He is studying Aviation 200, which is you just prac­ kinds of licenses, the first being die private requires 190- The aviation intermediate flight training. He would like tice." pilot license, where one could fly himself 250 hours of program may to use his flight training for flying medical and others without charging. In order to training, one seem small, but supplies to missionaries. Tami Rogers obtain this license, die pilot must abide by ground school there are approxi­ Currendy, Jay is working toward com­ : VFR (Vfsibllify'TOgHt' Rules) regulations. class and two mately 30 stu­ mercial and instrument rating. The Redding, Calif. The second license is instrumental rating, flight training dents currently Intermediate course is designed for students which allows the pilot to fly in less than classes. enrolled in it. to get in their extra flight hours — espe­ 1,000 feet above ground level or in visibili­ "We have photo by Mtchftel Nelson "Students coming cially the cross country, which is any flight ty less than three miles. been trying for FLY THE FRIENDLY SKIES — Bryan out of the pro­ that travels 50 miles from the airport. The third type of license is commercial. the last five years Burkholder works for his wings. gram have been "The pilot flies from one airport, gets the "Never do any­ This involves more training in bigger air­ to make aviation very successful in log book stamped, and flies back," Jay thing halfway." planes and with this license, the pilot can a major at Liberty," instructor Jim Creider getting jobs in the airline business," Jim explained. By the end of the semester, the start charging customers for flying. Each said. Lampman, head of Virginia Aviation student must have 50 hours of flight time license requires the basic class time and Mr. Creider has been teaching aviation at Training, said. logged to pass the class. required hours of flying to complete the LU since February 1990, as a flightinstruc ­ Frank Wieland, whose major is undecid­ Plane rides are available for anyone; the training. tor under Virginia Aviation. He is a gradu­ ed, explained that he enrolled in the pro­ cost varies depending on the plane: for die Amy Edwards The private license requires 35 hours of ate of LeTourneau University in Longview, gram to get his private pilot license and use 152, the smallest plane available, the cost is Alexandria, Va. flight training and two two-credit hour Texas.with a degree in aviation technology. it for recreation. He is currently taking $42 per hour plus $22 for the pilot The classes: Aviation 110 and 115. The instru­ The cost of the program is expensive — Aviation 110 and 115. 172, the next to the smallest plane, charges photos by Missy Arnold ment license requires at least 125 hours of for example, to obtain a private pilot license "By completing these courses, one should $60 per hour, plus $22 for the pilot. Parent training process results in correct car behavior As we spend each ~^ to the point of willingly giving away the and Drop Us Off at Social Functions Every time I would press any pedal — gas sufficient to stop the passenger from Thanksgiving and object of their hard-earned money to their Without Ever Being Seen. After months of or brake, it didn't matter — my dad would hurtling through the windshield. Christmas with our son or daughter — who may or may not hearing me whine, "A/other, they'll see take this huge, nervous breath. After a half "I've just got her to the point where she parents, litde battles have ever held a job? you!" she finally got the hint and eventually hour of driving, I had to pull over because will just barely stick her pinky in front of for our indepen­ The training begins when we are very became a pro. My friends would enviously the lack of oxygen in the car was making me me," Stacey said, explaining her victory. dence are fought young, say five and six years old. Parents, comment at how I would just...appear at feel light-headed. "But that's all right — it makes her feel and sometimes won. in the effort to make their children the most football and basketball games and the only My dad, under die clever guise of a con­ better to know it's there." Should we consider well-rounded individuals on their street, tell-tale sign of how I got there would be the cerned parent, would then take the wheel Our college years mark the time where these victories signs will enroll their young in every culture- echoing sound of squealing tires and die lin­ and drive me home, all the while making we, die trainers, perfect our Attitude of that our aging par­ enhancing activity in the state. gering smell of burning rubber. To this day, snide little comments like, "Y'know, Amy, Ambiguity. This calls for demanding the ents have mel­ AMY They will realize, too late, that it is their she remains a legend. the firstste p in successful driving is slaying car keys in one breath, and then meekly lowed? No. Their MORRIb duty to chauffer us from one place to die In high school, we reach our peak of cru­ conscious." asking for gas money in the next. submissiveness to i^^^^^^—^^ next. It is their responsibility to wait with elty. We realize that we need our parents to Be warned, however, that some parents But, beware. This is a hard feat to our demands are the result of years of patient the other parents during our Tai Kwon Do teach us how to drive, but we aren't ready to are harder to train than others. One phase, accomplish and the results are unpre­ training on our part. session and then shuttle us to our next submit to die humiliation of admitting it. As In-Car Behavior, is especially difficult. My dictable. For example, I know a guy who A prime example, and what we should appointment — Essential Elements of a result, during this period of Drivers Ed our friend Stacey recently confided that it took harshly demanded the car keys and then consider our proudest triumph, is the grad­ Croquet. This marks the genesis of their training becomes as ruthless as we are. until just this summer to break her mother's sulked until his parents gave him gas ual training of our parents into giving up all enslavement. For example, it was during this phase dial habit of sticking her arm out in front of money as well. He is now die proud rights to their automobile. How can it be In junior high, parents are ready for die my father dared to fight back. He was real­ whoever is in the passenger seat when brak­ owner of a brand new, cherry-red Shwinn that two intelligent people can be brought next phase of training: How To Pick Us Up ly sly, too. I almost didn't catch him. ing suddenly — as if dial lone appendage is 10-speed. all of their piety, werehypocrites. They told others how Pharisee? Pretending to be righteous? Do you "display" tell die story," but be silent about Jesus in theircount­ to live and even outwardly displayed religion, but the joy of the Lord and yet are really feeling crummy less contacts with unbelievers. inwardly they were desolate. They did not do what they inside? Do you pray with others and rarely alone? Do How it must anger the Lord when those sing, "O for Beware of hidden taught others to do, you preach Christ, but deny His sovereignty in your a thousand tongues to sing, my great Redeemer's Ft VOOCriiSie•ocrisiesS r^ae^ **"* "°- ^^ ^ warmng of God: "But life? Are you one who sings, "I will follow You praise," but they refuse to use the one tongue they do Jtr L thou, son of man, near what I say-.unto thee; Be Jesus wherever You may lead," but sins repeated^ have to praise Him continually! "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For not thou rebellious like that rebellious house: ly against Him when no one can see you? If so, The world is looking for answers today. It is seek­ you are like whitewashed tombs which indeed appear open thy mouth, and eat that I give thee" the Lord's finger points to brand you a hypocrite. ing ways to heaven, It wants to have hope. So why has beautiful outwardly, but inside are full of dead men's (Ezekiel 2:8); They would not inwardly obey You see, you can fool other people into believ­ it ignored the eternal answer from today's church? bones and all ttncJeanness,:Evens o you also outward- and live God's Word to please Him, but would ing you are Christ-like, but you can't fool God, A Because of hypocrisy. They see that we don't live ly appear righteous to men, but inside you are full of outwardly appear righteous for hypocrite is one who is an actor. He wears a what we say we follow. hypocrisy and lawlessness" (Matthew 23:27-28). man's praise. costume and plays a role on stage for all Our congregations are full of filthy language, The scribes and Ptuuisees were religion incarnate. The scribes and Pharisees could fool to see. Just as white sepulehers appear immorality, lack of love, selfishness, materialism and They were spiritual and knowledgeable of the men because men look on the appear- beautiful on the outside but are full divorce just as much as the world. The world doesn't Scriptures. There were none that could top them reli- anee and not on the inner pans of one ' of decay on the inside, so too are see Christ when tiieyloo k at us, they see themselves! giously Society looked to them for spiritual guidance, another. Yet they could not fool hypocrites, A hypocrite desires to God help us. excellence and standards. Jesus. He is the One whose "eyes appear good, not to be so. Friend, if you're tired of living a lie, a life of In addition, they were strict followers and inter- behold, his eyelids try, me chddren WiH God be in your mouth, hypocrisy, tell the Lord, Go to Him in humbled prayer, preters 0* the Scripture and didn't compromise. They of men" (Psalm 11:4). Jesus knew but the world in your heart? Turn ask Him to forgive your sm(s) and beg Him to mold read the oracles of God the loveliest, prayed the their inner condition. He judged away from false motives. Don't you into His image inwardly, not just outwardly, How longest, tnjhed die largesi, 8ftd fasted the loudest, u>m accordingly. live to please men. It angers the blessed it is to be an ambassador of die Lord Jesus However, the scribes and Pharisees, in the midst, of Friend, are you living like a scribe or Lord to see saints sing, "I love to rather than to be an actor or iroposter of Him.

i Page 8,1 .iherty Champion Give a kid a lift Children's Miracle Network coordinates fund-raiser/contest, provides for area pediatric hospitals photo by Jason ChrlstoM

Rafael Arroya, the Here's yet another "perspective" on blimp's pilot (left), Liberty University (left). The relayed to his pas­ breathtaking view from above gave sengers a little air­ the passengers a wide angle on ship trivia. "We can God's creation. Tom Tyree said, "I fly in any tempera­ have a hard time putting into words ture, he described, how beautiful the view was." "but we don't stay in the North during the winter because it is very difficult to fly in the snow — it weighs the blimp down."

photo by Jason Chrlstofl Philip Jordan (above), fund-raising director for CMN, gladly accepted when offered an "unplanned" trip on the blimp. Jordan coordinated the event after only having worked photo courtesy of Tom Tyree for CMN a little more than 60 days. A BIRDS EYE VIEW — One of the three contest winners, Tom Tyree Although it is not significantly (front right), took this interesting shot of all the contest winners who noisy in the gondola, headphones flew together. In the back left is David Sugden who remarked, "The ride are required by all passengers — went slow enough so we could see much more detail than in an airplane. allowing communication between Robin Fanney, the third passenger, felt that "the leaves changing, espe­ each other and Air Traffic Control. cially around the James River, made it an excellent time to go up." photo by Jason Chrlstotl A significant amount of the funds raised by Children's INSIDE THE BLIMP: HOW IT WORKS Miracle Network go towards the purchase of hospital Ballonets Envelope I Adjustable air- ftiled bags equipment. The unit, pic­ | The outer skin of this ] that help maintain the Control non-rigid airship. Made shape of the envelope. One Tail fins and movable tured (left) with Ginny [of a flexible synthetic] lie* in the bow (front), and rudders/elevators steer Fernald, an RN in Virginia fabric filled with helium. another lies in the stem. control the blimp. Baptist Hospital's Intensive Care Nursery, costs about $35,000. It is used to trans­ port infants to whichever hospital can best serve its needs. The individual hospi­ tals have the choice of Gondola Compartment that gsssjSws where to route the funds holds up to five they receive from these passengers Cicncnil Characteristics: (including Hie pi lot) local donors. Virginia mm Owned and operated by Virgin Lightships Powerplant -Main purpose is to shoot the aerial photo* Baptist is the hospital in graphy for NFL games. iwmumwmun " Two HI) horsepower engines (with this area with a neonatal propellers) power the blimp to a -Measures U2 ft long; will carry approx­ maximum speed of 40 Jcnofs. Blt/np imately 1100 lbs. of fuel, passengers, etc. unit for premature births. carries enough fuel for ten hours. -Maintained by a 1S member ground crew. "".ill..J.!?— -Lasts about 5 years before niajor servicing. Children's Miracle Network fundraiser promotes cause

The work of the Children's Miracle Network Six years later CMN continues the work. raised in Central Virginia to Children's Medical became a reality to members of the Liberty In a joint promotion with Blockbuster Video, CMN Center of the University of Virginia, Childmn's University family in 1988 when photography recently sponsored a fundraising event, entitled "Give Hospital at Community Hospital of Roanoke Valley, instructor Mikie Survant's daughter Bethany was a Kid a Lift." Lynchburg General Hospital and Virginia Baptist born two months early. Customers who rented videos in one of lite eight Hospital. An article in the 1989 Selah captures the Blockbuster Video stores in the Lynchburg and "The reason they are able to do this is because drama: "Is there really a God who can intervene Roanoke areas had the opportunity to receive, in their overhead Ls virtually ml," Philip Jordan, fund- in Uiis world? Are anyone's prayers doing any exchange for a $1 donation to CMN, a paper "blimp" raising director for CMN, said, gixxl? given as a raffle ticket, lite winners were given a David Sugden said, "1 liked the idea diat the "Well, Cod put all of those doubts aside in ride in the Blockbuster Video blimp, money was going to suty here in Lynchburg, so I 1988 faculty and students of Liberty I (diversity." David Sugden, Tom Tyree and Robin lanney, the purchased about 10 of the blimps altogether." Bethany was given a zero chance to survive winners of the contest, and Blockbuster store manag­ These hospitals provide health care for children delivery. She did. Her condition was diagnosed er Victor Napolillo rode in the blimp Oct. 22. Also, up to age 18 in Central, Southside and Southwest as hydrops; mortality rale was 98 percent. three Blockbuster employees and members of the Virginia. Also, other area hospitals refer children to Prayers began. "We believe it was divine inter­ local media were invited to participate in the blimp these centers for specialized care. vention," Sue Survant said in an interview for title. According to Jordan, subsidized funds to pedi­ Sue Survant, wife of former Liberty photogra­ the Selah article. "It was as if we could feel die Don and Marie Osmond started CMN in 1983 for atrics is difficult because tire majority of hospital phy professor Mikie Survant, delivered her first prayers and see them answered." two main teasons: to route 80 percent of the funds patients are adults. child two months prematurely on Sept. 24,1988. Bethany survived, a one-in-10,000 baby. received from its annual telethon and other activities CMN, therefore, raises funds specifically lor chil­ Without the extensive medical equipment pro­ Aside from the power of prayer and the skill into pediatrics and children's health erne, and to make dren. Last year, CMN provided $2.5 billion in cluui- vided at Virginia Baptist Hospital and the of dedicated medical professionals, the sine thai all funds raised the Lynchburg/Roanoke area ly across the nation. Children's Medical Center at UVa, she would Children's Miracle Network was instrumental in are channeled into local hospitals. The CMN affiliate in this area is the Virginia have had zero percent chance of survival. easing the burden of the Survants. In 1993, CMN donated 93 percent of what was Children's Health Care Network. Tuesday, November 8, 1994 Liberty Champion, I'agc 9 Lifestyle Shanghai Express Address: 2404 Wards Road Phone: 237-8899 Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. -10 p.m. Fri. - Sat. 11 a.m. -10:30 p.m. TH••••.•••.••••••E5 FOOD DUDE oooxooo Sun. 11:30-9:30 .v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.w^••••••••••.•.•.•.".•.••••••••"•v-v-v-,i • -•_•_• ••• mm Chung King • • • Address: 7118 Timberlake Road 5ttg Phone: 239-3444 • • - Hours: Mon. - Fri. (Lunch) 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (Dinner) 4:30 p.m. -10 p.m. Sat. - Sun. 11:30 a.m. -10 p.m.

China Royal Address: 205 Gristmill Drive (Forest) Phone: 385-0011/385-0012 Hours: Sun.-Thurs. (Lunch) 11:30a.m. -2:30 p.m. (Dinner) 4:30 p.m. -10 p.m. Fri. (Lunch) 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (Dinner) 4:30 p.m. -10:30 p.m. Sat. 4:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

peppers. She loves to Even/one knows that SHANGHAI really alter menu items and it can be there is nothing like great EXPRESS really embarrassing Chinese take out food. I Shanghai Express after the third or ventured into the Orient was our first stop. fourth change. this weekwithout even Express is a chain However, the peo­ climbing the Great Wall restaurant and is more ple at Shanghai are fast-food style dining. very accommodating Yes, right herein You get your food at when it comes to Lynchburg you can find the counter and seat holding, adding and some really great places yourself. substituting various to slurp up the noodles*I TODD I wouldn't recom­ dishes. But what do you chose to dine in the HIRSHMAN mend this place for a (A.K.A. "The Food date but rather more mean, no comple­ restaurants rather than: Dude") for going out with mentary fortune ordering take out, so I wmmimmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm*' friends. cookies? Loohoohoozer! could better review the cal)r | prepared: They have the best three places I chose. myself to eat some eggrolls of the three places extra chopsticks). spicy — just keep your eyes In conclusion, the most and the Special #4 , Hunan Anyway, the specials are out for the little red dots on outstanding things about With my girlfriend Who Flung Poo. chicken, is so good and the way to go because you the menu. Shanghai Express are the Rebekah at my side (a Is that on the spicy it will make your get an eggroll and rice with Rebekah is more on the low prices, as well as its woman's opinion is criti menu? nose run. (I was wonder­ your meal. mild side and makes sure convenient location to ing what to do with those Not all of the food is the cooks don't sneak in the theLiberty campus.

lunch buffet in the five dollar you're picturing Dom DeLuise CHUNG KING range. typing in this article I'll have you "Herro dare young couple." I love trough-style feeding — know I resemble a short white Rebekah and I were greeted at you can really shovel in the version of Manute Bol. Chung King by a hearty fellow goods. Forget the chopsticks Chung King is a little more on who was incredibly friendly. I here, my feeding frenzy friends, the expensive side than Shanghai think he lives in the back room or put some Pittsburgh steel in my but you are served and you get a something because he is there hands so I can rake it in. In case fortune cookie after your meal. every time I go. We were seated at a nice table Tips on how to flee food drudgery in what was definitely a step up from the Shanghai dining area. Ever feel like exploring the world of food outside of Marriott? Eating Aren't we supposed to leave our something more identifiable, perhaps? Well, for those of you who haven't, here's a good sarnple of what Lynchburg holds for you, There are restau­ shoes at the door? rants for all occasions, all budgets and all different tastes. "Hold the menus, Slim, I want For those looking for a fun place to hang with friends, James Beck, junior; the buffet!" The great thing offers these suggestions. For pizza fun: Papa John's (which offers dis­ about this place is that it offers a counts for Liberty students), Little Caesar's Pizza, Pizza Hut, Domino's and Vito's, Scott Alexander, also a junior, agrees that Vito's is the place to eat because, "they have a big screen TV. You can watch Monday Night CHINA ROYAL Football and get all the pizza you can eat." The final restaurant we went to Other lower budget places to frequent with friends outside the usual McDonald's, Taco Bell or Hardee's, are places such as: Ground Round, during the week was China Shoney's and Western Steer. Mary Beth Crockett, a sophomore, says that Royal. Although it's pretty far Shoney's is "a good place to get away, eat cheap and study," from campus it's well worth the However, when It comes to looking at these places as potential dating drive. I looked at the hostess and locations, James advises to use them "only if you've been dating a long thought, "Hey, you're not time." Other good places to go when hanging out with friends for just a Oriental! I'm being cheated out of little higher price range include: Red Lobster, Shakers, Applebee's and the the full experience." I overlooked Monte Carlo Restaurant. One student described these places as mostly fre­ her nationality and kept my com­ quented by freshmen daters. ments to myself, realizing that For a non-threatening place to go for a first date, New London Steak she probably hears that all of the House, Kyoto, Texas Steak House or Spanky's all offer the easy atmos­ time. phere to start your relationship off right. Once romance has set in, it's time to take the next step from places with atmosphere to places with class. China Royal competes with Crown Sterling, Emil's, Cafe France and Sachiko's International Chung King for its lunch prices Restaurant are good selections for couples with "dating experience," but gets close to the $10 range Now if, for some strange reason, you happen to be off-campus after cur­ for dinner. It's worth the money few, the Texas Inn, Delia's and the Waffle House are popular late-night because the food is yummy. The shrimp because, unlike most din­ tune cookie as well. I know, I eateries, according to one anonymous, on-campus student. atmosphere is great for a nice ing places, China Royal is not know — I've been babbling With all that Lynchburg has to offer, there is no reason you should spend date. As you walk in, there is a stingy when it comes to putting about fortune cookies this whole another hectic evening fighting the lines in the cafeteria. Instead of pro­ huge aquarium on your right meat on your plate. This restau­ page. But I love these things! claiming your undying love over a cold bagel in the dining hall, take your with many beautiful fish. rant piles on huge quantities, in Did you ever notice they taste just main squeeze to Kyoto's and set the sparks flying over an unidentifiable addition to the rice and vegeta­ like McDonaldland cookies? The foreign dish. Instead of meeting your crew at your customary table under However, only admire the fish the magenta flag in the Reber-Thomas Dining Hall, why not get together other day, I took a bite of my on the way out. There are some bles instead of giving you more at Applebee's or Papa John's? Tired of studying in the library? Try grostequely pop-eyed fish that of the latter. Can we say Uncle cookie and as I mulled it over I Shoney's. may make the squeamish lose Ben? Ancient Chinese secret, read, "Beware, danger awaits you There's a whole new world of dining extravagance waiting to be discov­ their appetites. huh? very soo...agghh...cough... ered —- and it's just as good as home! You must order the chicken and And finally, they give you a for­ cough...gulp...gasp..." Well, that might be stretching it. ~~ By Starlet ShottJ? mtmmmmmimm •^^

Page 10, Liberty Champion Tuesday, November 2, 1994 Jgportg Sixth-seeded Flames soccer team takes Underdog uprising UNCG's breath away before falling In addition, the tournament was "I think they were a lot more Five Liberty highlighted by Flames senior for­ scared than we were," LU's Jeff ward James Wright, who became Johnson said. Liberty's all-time leading goal scor­ The Spartans outshot the Flames, kickers make er (35) in the team's 3-2 win over 32-12. UNCG gained the advantage Winthrop to begin tournament play on corner kicks as well, as it had 15 All-Tourney for Liberty on Thursday, Nov. 3. to LU's three. The Flames advanced to the finals "Playing three games straight...I after downing Radford, 3-1, on think we were just exhausted," Jeff squad Friday, Nov. 4. Johnson said. By JOSHUA COOLEY and Wright and company, though, Also, the conference all-tourna­ JOANNA TEDDER just could not ment team was named, as five capitalize Liberty players were selected. Jeff Big South Tournament MVP against UNCG. Johnson, Wright, Barrington, mid­ Larry Feniger led the UNC Before Feniger fielder Matt Sinclair and goalkeep­ Greensboro Spartans to a 3-2 over­ led the Spartan er Joe Larson were all chosen, mak­ time win against a determined, comeback, LU ing up more than a third of the underdog LU team in the confer­ had a chance to team. UNCG boasted five players ence's soccer championship on put the game and the tourney MVP, while Saturday at UNCG. away when Radford, Coastal Carolina and UNCG's Greg Winthrop each had one. "We were a goal away from Jeff Johnson going to the nationals," Flames Schmid, a junior In the Friday match between the LU Forward Head Coach Bill Bell lamented. defender, Flames and the second-seeded More than 1,300 fans watched as tripped Liberty junior midfielder Eagles of Winthrop, LU gained the Liberty's sixth-seeded team (8-10- Derrick Thomas in the box to give advancement to the finals, as it the Flames a penalty kick in the 1), which barely made the playoffs won, 3-2. photo by David Dershhner 66th minute. Sophomore defender with a win over Towson State in the LU's Kevin Huffman, a freshman WRIGHT'S ALL RIGHT — Flames senior forward James Wright (9) uses a little body to get the Jesse Barrington missed the shot midfielder, took an assist from last regular season game, led the edge on UNC Greensboro's Darren McDonough (11) in the Big South Tournament championship Spartans (16-4-0), 2-0, until wide left. junior midfielder Jeff Johnson and game. The Spartans took 113 minutes to overcome the gritty Flames, 3-2. Feniger scored back-to-back goals The Flames jumped on the scored the winning goal at 100:00. at 74:53 and 75:54 to tie the game. Spartans early, surprising them with The game was deadlocked at 2-2 came on strong for the Flames, LU, the team also downed third- former Flame Mark Senitz (1988- Feniger's two goals forced over­ a goal by Jeff Johnson in the 32nd for 10 minutes and 45 seconds after scoring both regulation time goals seeded Radford, 3-1. Wright, who 92) to take the school's career time play which was deadlocked minute and another from senior for­ Winthrop's junior midfielder in the 40th and 84th minutes. became Liberty's all-time leading points record, left Senitz (34 career until Spartan forward Luke Jamroz ward James Wright in the 64th Andrew Uglehus tied the game with Uglehus scored both the Eagles' goal scorer with his 35th goal, goals) behind again for the record. netted the game-winner in the 113th minute. Johnson's goal was assisted a direct free kick with only 1:20 goals, with the first coming in the scored in the 59th minute of the LU's Barrington and Joel minute of action to hand UNC by Thomas, while Wright's came left, forcing overtime. 32nd minute. The Eagles, overall, game to put Liberty up by two and Johnson scored the Flames' other Greensboro its second consecutive from Johnson. The Flames played the entire outshot the Flames, 25-18, in the seal the Highlanders' fate. The goal two goals in the 56th and 80th min­ conference title. "We never took this game light­ overtime period without Anthony match. The game was an extremely was assisted by junior forward Joel utes, respectively. "The players gave everything ly," Jamroz said. "We knew that Ogusanyi, who was ejected for physical one marked by 27 LU Johnson and junior midfielder Radford's only goal came at they had," Bell said. "Greensboro is Liberty was on the winning streak. fighting after WU's tying goal. fouls and 40 Winthrop penalties. Wendell Bassett, 89:00 when Ian Spooner netted a so fortunate to survive." We watched their games." Junior midfielder Greg Wheaton To start the tournament play for Wright, already having surpassed goal from Derek Zimmerman. Controversy surrounds LU football loss By RICH MACLONE third and six, Chiles found Tony Champion Reporter Dews at the 35 yard line. The LU offensive line gave Chiles plenty of In spite of Antwan Chiles and the time to throw the ball, and he deliv­ LU football team's grit and hard ered a perfect strike to Dews. play against Appalachian State on The toss to Dews brought up first Saturday, in Boone, N.C., a contro­ and 10. Chiles dropped to pass and versial call by an official stole vic­ couldn't find an open receiver. The tory from the Flames. This call quarterback took off down field, infuriated LU Head Coach Sam and got across mid-field to the ASU Rutigliano so much he was ejected. 48 yard line. Chiles then hooked up The Mountaineers, ranked sev­ with Robert Butz for 19 yards, enth in Division I-AA, topped putting LU at the ASU 29. Liberty, 41-40. After a Worthington carry for Chiles passed for 393 yards with seven, an illegal motion call against four touchdown hurls, while com­ the Flames and a quarterback sack, pleting 22 of 40 attempts. He also the Flames were in dire straights. ran for a five-yard touchdown run. photo bj D»v1d Berjhlmar On third and 14, Chiles scram­ I HOPE COACH SAM*S WATCHING — Second-string quarter­ Thursday, Nov. 3, in Williams Stadium. Liberty fought Appalachian Three of Chiles' touchdown pass­ bled for seven yards, bringing up a back Ben Anderson looks for receivers during LU's practice on State on Saturday, Now 5, but lost in a heart-breaker, 41-40. es landed in the arms of wide fourth and seven situation. With the receiver William Allen, tying the game on the line and the ball at the LU record for touchdown recep­ 25, Chiles worked his magic. tions in a game. Allen had scoring He hit a cutting Dews over the LU volleyball loses sixth straight grabs of five, 33 and 61 yards. middle at the ASU five yard line, "We played as one, as a unit, and setting up first and goal with 30 (the officials) just took it fromus, " seconds left to play in the game. Coach Chris Fletcher said. "Right to Radford (5-23, 2-6), which fin­ recorded 12 digs, while freshman By JOSHUA COOLEY Allen said. On second down, Chiles scram­ Ashley Fletcher and Miller fol­ Sports Editor now, (the players) are really sore." ished with a .204 mark. Chiles showed composure in the bled and leaped into the end zone, The team, whose regular season Junior Diane Martindale was at lowed with 10 apiece. final minutes of the game. With bringing the Flames to within one The Lady Flames volleyball ended with the defeat, fell in five the forefront of Liberty's offensive The Lady Flames will, according Liberty down, 41-34, the junior point of the Mountaineers. team, after winning six straight games — 5-15, 13-15, 15-11, 15-8 attack. She led the team with 13 to Fletcher, be seeded to play in the quarterback went to work on his Enter the questionable call. matches in October, dropped its kills out of 38 total attempts. and 5-15. Big South Tournament at UNC own 11 yard line, with just over Head Coach Sam Rutigliano decid­ sixth consecutive Big South Freshman standout Leanna Miller "When we had a six-game win Greensboro on Thursday, Oct. 10, four minutes to play and just one ed to go for the win. Rutigliano sent Conference match at Radford on chipped in 10 kills of her own. streak, we were very consistent," against either Charleston Southern, timeout remaining. Chiles missed out Chiles and the offensive unit to Saturday. senior Nikki Keznor said Lady Highlander Freddi Jones UNCG or Winthrop. the target on first and 10, and then find the end zone one more time "We really haven't been the same Both teams struggled offensively, hurt Liberty with a match-high 21 "We need to trust each other," hit running back Lawrence with a two-point conversion. team since we lost to Charleston as Liberty (9-17, 2-6) only showed kills. Melanie Wilzell had 15. Keznor said. "I know we can win Worthington, who was coming out Southern (on Oct. 21)," LU Head a .150 attack percentage compared On the defensive side, Keznor the tournament." of the backfield, for four yards. On See Football, Page 11 will be open. I would open my books without fear as an profit margins of a brand new league is like tying your lack of major markets would also limit the money STEYESTBOUT owner in the UBL myself because even the most cre­ dog to the front of the subway. It is hard to get ahead, raised from local TV revenue if any could be gained. ative crook would be hard-pressed to misuse money 2. IT IS BEST TO TAKE THE PAIN KILLERS 4/ BASEBALL IS AMERICAN ...LOSING New baseball league that does not exist. BEFORE THE OPERATION. The success of MONEY IS UNIVERSAL. The UBL has proposed There are dozens of reasons why the UBL has marketing any product is being in touch with the to put franchises in Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Mexico will strike out quickly about as good a Chance of gelling off the ground concept of supply and demand. The baseball City and Vancouver. Baseball is America's pastime, The United Baseball League is the latest idea trying as a Dennis Rodman portfolio appearing in GQ, fans are starved for action right now, yet the not part of a global economy. Foreigners have screwed to take flight as possible competition for Major League 1. CHARITY NEVER PAYS. The average UBL wants tobegi n play in 1996. Major League up the rest of American industry, so at least keep them Baseball. Just in case you read my column like i read Major League Baseball player makes more than Baseball will be back in full swing by then, and out of baseball, I am still trying to get over Toronto most so-called literary works (by skipping to the final one million bucks. The players went on strike the strike will belong forgotten. Baseball fans do and Montreal having teams, while Phoenix, paragraph to gel the nuts and bolts) men allow rne to because they wanted more money. An aver not hold grudges or cast protest voles. The UBL has Washington and Charlotte git on the sidelines. save you the rouble. This league will never throw a age salary of $525,000 is not more missed its one window of opportunity, We invented the sport so if anybody else wants to single pitch. money. In fact, the last time I con­ 3. IF THE GAMES ARE ON TV, pluy, they should play by our rules. The UBL can take The jest of this hoax is the creation of a profession­ ferred with a financial counselor PEOPLE WILL COME. Television the Expos and Blue Jays and go play overseas. Just al baseball league that would begin play in 1996 with it was substantially less. The is die number one factor determining leave the real baseball to the greatest country in the 10 teams in cities around the globe that do not already players threw away the World various sports ventures' rate of suc­ world. I don't think the San Juan vs. Vancouver rival­ have a major league club. Players would be paid 35 Series over the mere men­ cess. ESPN and TNT took hock­ ry having die same intensity as Boston vs. New York. percent of a team's pre-tax profits, which would aver­ tion of a salary cap, yet the ey and basketball to a new level, The bottom line is that baseball is about tradition. age about $525,000 per player. UBL ties salaries to the and WIBS mode the Atlanta You can not take a bunch of new cities, new mascots The group is indeed attempting to cater to the unful­ club's profit margin. Braves "America's Team." and new ballparks and expect to appeal to the passion filled needs of the baseball fan. The average ticket is The players may end up CBS lost barrels of cash on of fans. Baseball is not just about watching a guy hii a listed as $8 with 15 percent of the seats selling for less paying the teams to baseball, and no network ball with a stick. It is about Fenway, hot dogs and boy­ play. The concept of than $5. Fans will also be encouraged to buy limited would risk financial ruin by hood memories. No amounl of money can replace the lying player salaries to public stock to the clubs, and all team financialbook s hooking up with (he UBL- The love affair between fans and Major League Baseball. Tuesday, November 8, 1994 Liberty Champion, Page 11 Contemplating a lost season Flames hockey J.T. Morris copes with injury team starts season By JOSHUA COOLEY Sporu Editor

Flames Football Head Coach where it left off penalties were amassed. Sam Rutigliano must still be rolling By JOSHUA COOtEY Goalie Cory Walyuchow and the around in his bed having night­ Sports Editor Liberty defense stifled the Tar mares of the third quarter in the The Flames hockey team broke Heels all night, as the North Sept. 9 contest against the the ice of the 1994-95 season with Carolina squad was only able to Villanova Wildcats. an 11-1 drubbing of the North record one goal. This infamous quarter marked the Carolina far Heels at Daniel "We pretty much controlled season-ending hip injury to the Boone Ice Rink in Greensboro, most of the game in their zone," Flames famed Penn State N.C., on Saturday. Torrance said University transfer tailback and "We were really sloppy," Scott The Flames have six home Liberty savior J.T. Morris. Torrance, who scored two goals for games scheduled this season "I'm no savior," Morris, a junior, the Flames, said. "We didn't play which will all be played in the humbly said. Maybe not to himself, position too well. We were taking Roanoke Civic Center. LU will but he was to many fans tired of LU too many penalties." encounter N.C. State, Duke and falling just short of I-AA playoff "We were spotty," LU's Kirk Army in these games. selection in recent years. Fritz added. Since all school funding was cut And he certainly was the focal The Flames immediately opened from the program this year, the point in the Flames' offensive up the game, as the Tar Heels fell season depends on ticket sales and strategies, at least before the season behind quickly* 5-1, by the end of student support, Walyuchow, also started. Then came Villanova. the first period. the president and general manager "I've been playing football since photo by David Dershltner Justian Wylie led Liberty in the of the team, said. I was six years old, and I've never THE MOMENTS BEFORE THE FALL — Flames running back J.T. Morris rushes against blowout with three goals arid one According to Walyuchow, experienced anywhere near the Villanova on Sept. 9, before he injured his hip in the third quarter. Morris, who has been out for assist. Wade Burrows chipped in approximately S 12,000 is needed amount of pain with that injury," with one goal and three assists? to keep the team running, as most Morris admitted. over eight weeks now, does not expect to be able to play for another three to six months. while Fritz, Craig Jeffs, Kevin of the money will pay for ice "I knew it was something serious Who knows where the Flames Morris is using the time wisely, as One of Morris' biggest advo­ Manilla and Darrell Burke netted a rental and Supplying officials. right away," he continued. would be now and how they would he is trying to install some of his cates, Rutigliano, didn't warm up to goal apiece. Tickets are $3 each. So did the Flames football pro­ be feeling if the running back were veteran instincts into LU's fresh, the incident, either. The Flames, who enter this sea­ Liberty has gone to the national gram. It had just lost one of the healthy? But in the present situa­ new talent. "I think Coach Sam was just as son ranked fifth in the nation from tournament the past three years, foundations of what might have tion, nobody has really embraced "I've tried to work with the hurt as I was," Morris explained. the national tournament in New and the team believes it will hap­ been a playoff-bound team. But the unfortunate injury. younger guys," he said. "I try to "At the Villanova game, he said, York they attended last year, skat­ pen once more. with Morris injury, coupled with "I'm a wreck," Morris said. "I'd pass on to them some of the little 'This game is over, and my main ed with intensity in the physical "1 think we're going to do it many others, the structure began to say football has been my crutch all tidbits or the tricks of the trade that concern is that I want to know if game. More than 60 minutes of again —• definitely," Frit/ said. fall apart to its current 3-6 state. my life. I never really accomplished you're alright. If you're not, I'll do I've learned over the years and Now, that's a lot of pressure to any of the things academically or whatever I can to get you back.' hopefully just be there for them if put on one man's shoulder, and socially that I have without football. "(Rutigliano) has stuck with me they have any questions." obviously there is more than one It's a very significant part of my and he's stuck by me and he's done These "tricks of the trade" might Football player to a team. life, to say the least. everything possible, within his lim­ just land Morris in the NFL one day. Continued from Page 10 the usually cool-headed Rutigliano, However, this is no ordinary "Doing something like (football) its, to get me back. I think Coach In fact, Rutigliano said numerous so much that he was ejected. player. When Morris graduated for as long as I have and losing it, Sam is pretty much right down in times before the season that the run­ "Even if there was overtime (in After the game, Rutigliano was from local Heritage High School in for me, is almost like getting fired the dumps with myself." ning back could be a first-round college football), I'm going for the poised and reflective about how his 1991, he left with more than 4,000 from a job...or maybe losing a loved Morris said he has to wait "some­ draft pick. two in that situation," Rutigliano team played. yards rushing and 56 touchdowns. one, because, in a sense, that's what where between three to six months" 'The NFL is definitely a dream," explained. "This is the seventh-ranked team He then went to Penn State and, I did," he continued. before he can climb out of the Morris said. "I can't kid anybody Chiles took the snap and rolled to in the nation, the third-ranked before transferring to Liberty, In addition, Jerald and Mildred injured reserve dump. and say it's not in my mind. But I his right side. He threw a strike into defense in Division I-AA, and we established himself as the Nittany Morris, J.T.'s parents, were denied He's trying to deal with the frus­ also realize that you have to be pret­ the chest of Allen in the front cor­ took them to the wall," Rutigliano Lions' fourth-leading rusher with viewing their son play because of tration for now. ty lucky to get there. ner of the end zone. The receiver said. 250 yards in 50 carries in 1992. the injury. "It's taught me that things happen "Regardless if I get 20 yards next held on for the apparent game-win­ "No one play, no official's call "I definitely think that I would "I think it was a big disappoint­ and you don't know why," Morris year or 2,000 yards next year, I'm ning score. wins or loses it for you. We had a have made a difference," Morris, ment for them because they planned said. 'The best men bounce back going to give (the NFL) a shot. It's However, the officials saw some­ lot of opportunities," he continued. who is not expected to play until all their Saturdays (to see me play) from those things, and the weak just something that I don't think I thing totally different, as one of Appalachian was able to run the next season, said concerning the so far this fall," Morris said. men stay down." could ever go to my grave without them called Allen out of bounds. ball effectively against the Flames impact he would have made on "They're going through a hard time, Although these months on the trying. I just want a chance." "(The ASU defender) pushed all afternoon. Running back Aldwin LU's season if not for the injury. also," he continued. sideline must seem more like years, Morris should get the chance next me," Allen said. "I was in bounds Lance rushed for 206 yards and three touchdowns, while quarter­ mrnPtMrfrVM^r^^ 77Tr^_**fw^*TTr**TTT,T*T**TrT,Trr*Tr,?!rrrrrrw year. And, without a doubt, he's (when I caught the ball), and then already thinking about it. he pushed me out. I hit the pylon. I back Scott Satterfield had 79 yards Flames Football "Despite me getting hurt," he was definitely in." rushing with two touchdowns. said, "I'm not going to change the "I think when we review the Satterfield scored the eventual win­ Game 10 Preview way I play the game. I might be a films it will show mat (Allen) was ning touchdown on a quarterback running back, but I'm going to play in bounds," Rutigliano said. "It's a keeper with 8:16 left to play. Liberty vs. the game like a defensive lineman. score if the ball crosses the plain, The loss drops Liberty to 3-6 on There are just certain things I don't and if that's the fact, it should the season. The Flames will return IBERTY New Haven care about when I'm out there. count," he continued. home Saturday night, Nov. 12, to Being tackled is...one of them. The call by die referee infuriated play New Haven at 7:30. This has been one of the weirdest seasons in recent Valdosta State. Who, who and who? "If people thought I was crazy years. One week the Flames lost to the Villanova The Flames should not have any problems with the before, wait till I get back." Wildcats, 16-13, after obliterating Concord, 52-0, in Chargersv especially if Antwan Chiles' performance They are, J.T., they are. the first week of P^y? against Appalachian State (393 yards, four touchdown 4fe*» «e*» «%<*» 4fe4» «fc>4» Then they continued to a 3-5 mark but came back passes) spills over into this week's game. Cb iles, errat- PJfUPjP^U»Ul this past week, only to lose by one point (41-40) to ic at times this season, can break the competition if his BILLY JOEVS Laslie Auto Body Appalachian State, quite possibly the best LAA team throwing arm and timing are hot Ice Cream Parlor tbey faced this year. LU's defense, although battered, will have an easier Good Food and Good Friends 3821 Old Forest Road What's going on? 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> Page 12. Liberty Champion leusday, November 8, 1994 Rockets' repeat seen in Midwest ('oftch Jerry Sloan will try to til forwards By JOSH HOWE Champion Reporter David Renoit and Tyrone Corbin into the scheme but needs consistency from them. The Midwest Division finally gained respect last season when the Kockcis m upended the Knicks in game seven of (he p|.-

NBA Pinals. ftW*S 3. DENVER NUGGETS. Denvercould not be coming into the season on a better note after upsetting the Sonics in roundon e of last year's playoffs and taking Ute Jazz to 1. HOUSTON ROCKETS. Alter a mir­ game seven of the conference semi-finals. acle season a year ago, the Houston! The Nuggets field tine of the youngest Rockets appear to be loaded again lor and most talented teams in the league. Karl Maloue anther shot at the title. With the pressure to Anchoring the team will be fourth-year Utah Jaz« Center repeat SjiiChainpionship year, the R$£keis center Dikcmbc Mutumbo, who has estab­ couldn't askfor a better player to step tip to lished himself as one of die league's elite the challenge than Hakeem Olajuwon. defensive forces. He led the league with He is coming off one of his besti years as 336 blocks last year, while Denver held a pro — 27.3 points, 11.9 rebounds, 3.7 opponents to 43 percent shooting from the 5. DALLAS MAVERICKS, ll seems blocks and league MVP honors. Power for­ field, second worst in the league. like anytime m recent years when a person ward Otis Tliorpe stepped up last season Sharp-shooter Mabmoud Abdul-Raaf is mentioned the Dallas Mavericks, the and will heed to do so OTJCC again. Mis pres­ on the edge of stardom. He averaged 19 thought of losing came to mind. But after ence brings aggressive rebounding and points a night and will hit the clutch shot three years of marquee college picks, the defense to the Rockets. when (hey peed it. Robert Pack is a capable Mavs appear ready to shake that image. Robert Horry will be back agam and guards who can run the point position, Dallas returns rising stars Jamal sirouldinof have to worry about being trad­ LaMoliso Litis and Reggie Williams will Mashburn and Jimmy Jackson. Mashbum ed halfway tiiroughdi e season. bring stability to the forward spots. proved he could play with the best Of, them I Vernon Maxwell, Kenny Smith, Sara With all thus talent, one has to wonder last season, as he led ail rookies in scoring Gassell and Mario Eiie all combine to make about the depth of the team, Bryan with a 19.2 average from his small fotfvard one of the best backcourt rotations in the WiUiifiis, along with Rodney Rogers, Jalen spot. His shooting consistency and defense league. "Mad Max" is a very streaky Shoot­ Rose and Bryant Slith wULbe able to pick must improve, .since be hitonly 40 percent er but when hot, is one of thet best Smith up the slack when needed off the bench. of his shots from the field. find Elie will provide tiie consistent shoot­ : Jackson lias finally settled in attheguard ing down the stretch. spot. "J J." averaged 19;2 points a game and *With tliis core, look, lor "Rudy T.'s' team ,„ . proved to be a tremendous ball handler. to be on top of the division at the end. Where Jackson lacks, Jason Kiddwill fill 4. SAN ANTONIO SPURS. San the void. Kidd's amazing court fpareness amiUTAH Antonio has definitely been "Mr. and passing ability will bring die missing Robinson's Neighborherebound performance iuto litis year! Sean Llliot, who will bring help to ihe small Many people can't stand Christian while teammate John Stockton looks to forward spot and provide gciod shooting. Laetttter, but, like him or not, he led the f break Magic Johnson's assist record; lbs Spurs also picked dp forward Chuck; team in scoring, rebounding and blocks last i Utah let go of veteran center Mark Eatoh: Person,:Who can bring a threat with the out-: "season and will provide offensive and A find forward Tom Ciiambers in the off sea? side shot. defensive highlights. sort* looking to other; options. Feltolt Veteran Avery Jorrnscn was signed to Isaiah Rider proved he can contribute Spencer will be the mail in the middle tui|l bring much-needed help to the point posi­ with 16 points a contest last season. must stay healthy because the team lack! tion, and sixtfi-year man Willie Anderson at The forward spots appear to be the depth at the center spot. \M bff-giiard spot can be counted on for strength on this team, especially with rook­ The Jazz return one of the premier two- solid play night in and night out. Anderson ie Donyell Marshall's presence. Marshall's guards in the league with Jeff Hornacek, averaged 11 points a contest last season, but quickness and shooting ability from the who averaged 15 points an outing. Head his experience is the plus he brings. wing will add another weapon. Charlotte to pack a lot of sting; Pacers to possess more for die opener. The addidons of Robert from the "bad boy" image of the late '80s. By STEVE STROUT Champion Reporter Parrish and Michael Adams bring depth to Oliver Miller was signed from Phoenix to a team without it last year. add height, but Grant Hill is the major pick­ In the state of Indiana, people recognize Height is sdll a problem in the backcourt, up. Hill was the best player in the draft, and the four major sports: fall basketball, win­ and chemistry will be a quesdon mark. It he's a winner who could play three posi­ ter basketball, spring hoops and summer should be an excidng year nonetheless; tions. Hill should be a virtual lock for basketball. However, the Indiana faithful Charlotte has too much talent not to win. "Rookie of die Year," considering Glenn have been limited to working up a frenzy Robinson's greed. over hoops at the high school and college Joe Dumars is sdll a great player, and a level exclusively, while pretending the collection of talented swing men including Pacers were from Idaho. Last year's playoff Lindsey Hunter, Allan Houston and newly- served as notice that die pro game was 3. CHICAGO BULLS. There's a new acquired Mark Macon make the backcourt about to take flight in Indiana. You can stadium and a new look for a team that was one of the NB A's best. The Pistons are mov­ expect that trend to continue in 1994-95. in turmoil during die summer. Horace Grant ing in the right direction. defected to Orlando, and the Bulls now • ; x-x-v-x-X':•:•:-:-:•: yyyyy-s^-vi sport only four players who were on die Bulls' last championship club. P9C9TS Grant's money was spent on Ron Harper, :ll§lll!|| 1. INDIANA PACERS. Larry Brown is who gives Chicago some scoring punch but 6. MILWAUKEE BUCKS. Glenn much maligned for moving faster than the no size. Scottie Pippen is sdll in town and Robinson must be in uniform to get the i road runner. However, he is a winner, and may be the game's best all around non-cen­ Bucks into contention, and he may prove to last Ume I checked, that was still the bottom ter. Despite good te;un perimeter play, die be worth die $72-plus million price tag. line. Reggie Miller is ready to become bas­ Bulls will find themselves in a lot of match­ "Big Dog" is (he best scorer to enter the ketball's next superstar and may be the up problems. league since Michael Jordan. Vin Baker game's purest shooter. gives the Bucks a great young forward. The Pacers needed more punch at the lead The developmeiu of Milwaukee's young guard posidon, and Uie addition of Mark guards will be a key element. Todd Day, Jackson fits. John Williams could be a Lee Mayberry and Jon Barry must score pleasant surprise if he can control his 4. ATLANTA HAWKS. Ihe Hawks some points mid improve their shooting. weight. Indiana was often banged up inside over-achieved a year ago, winning the Much like the Pistons, the Bucks boast in the playoffs, and Williams is key. Central, but the team is in disarray. Atlanta great youth and high hopes for the future. i A team dial was one game away from the haded their best player in team history NBA finals should benefit greatly from die (Dominique Wilkins) in the midst of a title experience and could Uike the next step. run. They have now destroyed team chem­ istry by adding Danny Manning, who fled town, leaving the Hawks with zilch. 7. CLEVELAND CAVALIERS. How the backcourt is fantastic on defense could a team dial won 47 games last season with Slacey Auginon and Mookie Blaylock, finish in ihe cellar? Larry Nance retired, 2. CHARLOTTE HORNETS. II die but there is no "go-to guy" on offense and Gerald Wilkins is lost for the season and Hornets could stay healthy, then the results no legitimate shooters. The fans and die Brad Daugherty's back is a constant source could be phenomenal. If the preseason is organization will get what Uiey deserve. Of pain. That's how. any indication of what's to come, though, Mark Price cannot carry (he Cavs on his dial could be a tall order. back, and the team lacks scoring punch and Larry Johnson and Alonzo Mourning physical presence inside. Cleveland fans have already missed pie-season games with may have to break out clips of the 1994 graphics by Todd Met/gu nagging injuries, but both should be ready 5. DETROIT PISTONS They are far Indians to find solace this season. TUesday, November 8, 1994 I .Iberty ('hnmpion. Page I ^ Seattle to edge out fiery Phoenix Suns in West still on the team, but for what reason, who By CAIN CLAXTON Warriors, if they ever put five healthy Champion Reporter starters on the floor, will be almost as knows? unstoppable this season as the Sonics and The Lakers were sloppy last year, and This year's NBA Pacific Division will the Suns. that's not going to change anytime soon. not be too much different than the last in Again, Chris Mullin will miss the season With eight players on the roster with less terms of the top teams, as SeatUe and opener because of injury. The Warriors can­ than three years of NBA experience, colle­ Phoenix boast enormous offensive capabil­ not compete with Seattle and Phoenix with­ giate basketball fans will gel a Ux)k as to ities. And, as in every division, there are out him, as demonstrated last season. When how well dieir teams match up to the pros. some real pushovers, too. Mullin did return (Tim Hardaway's return The Lakers are college basketball incarnate helped, too), Golden State was, at times, the in the NBA. best in the NBA. What a sight this will be. The Lakers lack So the Warriors know their potential, and depth underneadi the basket, particularly at that doesn't even figure in the new addi­ the forward positions. Off-season deals fell 1. SEATTLE SUPERSONICS. The tions of Pierce from Seattle and Manute Bol through the cracks for Manning and Horace Seattle Supersonics turned in the most dis­ from Philadelphia. Grant, but L.A. did pick up Anthony Miller appointing season in franchise history last Latrell Sprewell saw the injuries to from Phoenix. Hldcn Campbell remains a season, maybe even in the history of the Hardaway and Marciulionis as an opportu­ dormant volcano at center, who still might NBA, even though they finished the regular nity to put together an All-Star year. With erupt into a powerhouse (this is only his season on top of the NBA. 21 points a game and 180 steals, Sprewell fifth season). George Lynch can only get The Sonics brought in veterans Bill exploded in his sophomore season. That better in his sophomore campaign. Cartwright (three championship rings with may work to his disadvantage this season, Has ever a team in die NBA had as many the Bulls) and Sarunas Marciulionis (from though. His unorthodox performance last talented and youUiful guards as the Lakers Golden State), who should give Seattle a year will be looked upon skeptically this do now? Anthony Peeler, Nick Van Exel, boost. Superstar Shawn Kemp should be year and for good reason. Tony Smith and Eddie Jones always productive and lead the team as usual. The Warriors have proven veteran Ricky promise to dazzle on the court. Throw in Kendall Gill had to split time with veter­ Pierce from Seattle, who's satisfied as the Sedale Threatt, who thinks he's a rookie an guard Ricky Pierce last season and still sixUi man but isn't hesitant when he gets even though he's been in the league for 11 managed 14.1 points a game. the nod to start. seasons, and the Lakers have the potential Marciulionis needs to fit into the picture And lest we forget — there's also stand­ to turn the heads of even the Sonics and somewhere, as his Dan Majerle-esque dri­ out Chris Webber. Suns a time or two. They'll make a modest ves and three-point marksmanship make attempt at a run through die playoffs. him a clutch performer. There is question, though, as to how long it will take for him ft ti to fully recover from a torn ACL that kept him from all of last season. 4. PORTLAND TRAILBLAZERS. Detlef Schrempf, though he saw his Back up in the Pacific Northwest, the 6. LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS. The offensive production tail off slightly last Trailblazers are happy to have a new coach Clippers have an even younger squad. Only year because of his new role as a small for­ and new general manager, which spells that three players have been in the NBA for ward, knows he has nothing to prove to the hated phrase — "This is a rebuilding year." more than two years. The oldest is six-year Sonics or anyone else. Schrempf also Most of the old gang is all here. Regulars veteran Gary Grant, and he wouldn't be on knows though that there's more to his game Clyde Drexler, Jerome Kersey, Terry any other team's roster. than just passing and shooting, and he needs Porterand Cliff Robinson have spent their The difference between the Lakers and to hit the boards. The Sonics were a little entire careers in Portland. As always, the Clippers is pride. The Lakers took the weak in the rebounding department last Drexler is the catalyst for this team, which Suns to five games in the playoffs two years year, and the loss of rebound specialist could benefit from a fresh, new look. ago, not to mention their championship rep­ Tile photo utation. Twenty games may separate Uiese Michael Cage truly hurts. AIR KEMP — Supersonics' Shawn Kemp rises above a Philadelphia 76er in Head Coach P.J. Carlesimo, who Now in his second year, Ervin Johnson replaced Rick Adelman, will orchestrate two teams. Stanley Roberts is sidelined an NBA exhibition game held on campus two years ago. Kemp should be the reacts better on defense by plugging the that attempt. Carlesimo left Seton Hall and because of injury, again. driving force in Seattles' quest to be the best once again in the Pacific Division. lanes and has made it known that he wants college basketball to take the reigns of the tACKAMCWro to start at center. Coach Paul Westphal's team has a good guards Kevin Johnson and Majerle. Trailblazers. With the expertise of Whitsitt Steve Scheffler would also like to see shot at the title. Also, since he took them to When Majerle is off, so are die Suns. His in the front office, Carlesimo can concen­ time at center. the verge of an NBA Championship two three-pointers always shape the outcome of trate on making the best of a team that lost Sam Perkins will see his minutes dimin­ years ago, the Suns have leadership. the game. His performance this season is its shot at a NBA title three years ago. The 7. SACRAMENTO KINGS. Fighting to ish, but when he is in the game, you can bet First of all, Charles Barkley returns after crucial to the success of the Suns, but not as expectations in Portland are still high stay out of the cellar with the Clippers, the he'll float out to the perimeter to hit the trey threatening to throw in the towel. Had that crucial as die performance of Johnson. among the faithful fans, but the players, Sacramento Kings mounted a respectable with consistency. have happened, the Suns surely would not Johnson has had spells of inconsistency coaches and management know better. off-season campaign to draft a center. They figure into thefinals picture — but it didn't. (the 1993 Finals) and injuries. He's the only drafted three. And just to make sure, the Suns manage­ guard the Suns have who knows how to run With decent talent at the startinj? guards ment brought in the proven Wayman this explosive offense, and when he doesn't (Bobby Hurley and Mitch Richmond), Tisdale and Ail-Star Danny Manning to show up for the game both mentally and w„ — m Sacremento could be en route to move up 2. PHOENIX SUNS. Most people think load-up the forward spots. physically, Phoenix struggles. 5. LOS ANGELES LAKERS. In Los the Pacific totem-pole diis season, but not the Phoenix Suns have put together the Manning will be counted on to add to the Angeles, fans seems to have forgotten too far. NBA's best offensive team. However, the offensive potency of Phoenix. While about dieir Lakers. Gone are the big names The prospect that Hurley can return to Suns had the best offense last season, and Barkley, A.C. Greene, Manning and that brought five championship rings to form after his car accident is anemic at best. Seattle still managed to win more games. Tyndale solidify the Suns inside and out, L.A. — Magic, Kareem, Green, Scott and Richmond, Uiough, nails anything he shoots and will lead die quest to get out of the pit. There's no denying that Suns Head the season's balance lays in the hands of GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS. The Divac. Veteran forward James Worthy is Youthful Magic to pull Atlantic title out of hat guard made the All-Star team for the first With the addition of Scott Skiles at the By RICH MACLONE time in his career. If the Knicks want any point to go along widi Calbert Cheaney and Champion Reporter shot at wearing the crown again in '95, a Don MacLean, the Bullets have a chance to The Atlantic Division has been known as bulk of the load must fall upon Starks. become the surprise of the NBA. the "black and blue" division for years. S&g l lllllllllllllllll| When this season has been completed there will be more reason for that nickname.

3. NEW JERSEY NETS. This team has 5. MIAMI HEAT. Maybe it's a lack of the disdnction of being the team that every chemistry or not being able to gel, but this other team is afraid to meet in the playoffs team is never able to get it together. 1. ORLANDO MAGIC. The Magic because New Jersey has too much talent not Glenn Rice has had all the tools since needed to add one more player to be con­ to advance past the first round. coming out of college, but has never put sidered a legitimate tide contender. The That talent is headlined by forward together a break-through season. Rice aver­ team did just that when General Manager Derrick Coleman and point guard Kenny aged more than 20 points a game last season Pat Williams inked Horace Grant to a six- Anderson. The fleet-footed Anderson is but has never found a spot on either an All- year deal. With three tide rings, Grant car­ quickly becoming known as the best point Star team or an all-NBA squad. ries that litde something extra to the table. guard in the NBA. Coleman is an accom­ The real building block in Miami is Steve Almost every team that has won a title in plished scorer and rebounder with worlds Smith, who plays more like a two guard recent years has had three players that were of potendal that he is finally tapping into. than a point man. With die addition of the cornerstones of the franchise. Examples The Nets are under first year Head Coach Khalid Reeves, Smith should be able to of this would be Boston's Bird, Parish and Butch Beard. If the team is to prosper, move over to the two permanently and start McHale, and Chicago's Jordan, Pippen and Beard will have to show Coleman who's to do serious damage to opposing defenses. Grant. With the addition of Grant to boss early and often. Sliaquille O'Neal and Anfernee Hardaway, The Nets' future lies in the hands of the foundadon has been laid. seven foot, one inch Yinka Dare, a rookie Look for the Magic to win between 56-60 from George Washington. The big center, games and edge out the Knicks. who came out after his sophomore season, 6. BOSTON CELTICS. It seems that the will have to make the adjustment from leprechaun has left die rafters in Boston and playing Adantic 10 ball to the NBA if the has not been heard from in a long lime, Nets wants to get anywhere in the playoffs. liven with die addition of Dominique Wilkins, die C's are far from being a con­ 2. NEW YORK KNICKS. If the Knicks tender. Wilkins comes in as nothing more were ever going to win an NBA Ude, it was than a quick fix. last season. The Knicks have gotten about BulletsA The real future was the drafting of center all they can out of their rough-and-tumble 4. WASHINGTON BULLETS. The Erifi Montross. The former Tar Heel will be style of defense. Patrick Ewing is still one Bullets don't believe in rebuilding years. key in die Celtics' run-and-gun attack that is of the premier centers in the league, but he Instead, they have rebuilding decades. being implemented by Chris Lord. has been eclipsed by Shaq and fellow Fortunately for Washington fans, it's been Montross'job will to be grab boards and gel [iliolo by ticorge Kullnsky Georgetown alumnus Alonzo Mourning. about 10 years now. the ball into die front court for Dee Brown THE KNICKS' KNACK — New York Knick big man Patrick Ewing towers The Knicks' largest foe this season may The Bullets management made strides to and Sherman Douglas to play with. over a Philadelphia 76er. Ewing, the Knicks' franchise player, will be looked not be a seven-footer in die middle but the improve the team in the off-season dial sue The off-season additions of Blue Fdwards to again by New York to create problems for opposition in the paint. lack of a point guard. Doc Rivers sat out more dian quick fixes, but, radier, real steps and Pervis Ellison will help to make die sea­ most of last season widi a knee injury, while toward having a future. The drafting of son bearable to watch in Beantown. It's a are a sad bunch. First-round pick in '93, and B.J. Tyler. Wealhei spoon is a force at Derek Harper filled in. power forward Juwan Howard was die first shame that (he Celtics won't be sending off Shawn Bradley, has proven nothing but the power forwards as he averaged IS points Rivers and Harper are both good veter­ step. Howard could, in die long run, Boston Garden widi a winner. tact that he's seven fool, seven inches and 10 rebounds on a team without a point ans, but bodi are aging. Rivers' health is become die best NBA player to come out of worlh of bum knees. guard worth mentioning. sdll a question mark, and Harper lacks the Michigan's Lab Live. He is a big rebounder Philadelphia is in a serious stale of Tyler could be the point guard that Philly offensive punch Uiat the Knicks need. in the middle as well as effective down low rebuilding, but fear not Philly tans, there is is in dire need of. The Texas grail averaged The play of John Starks last season was in die paint. Howard should give Glenn hope. Two players are the true future for more than 22 points last year in Austin, inspired, but it was also erratic. The two Robinson a run for "Rookie of die Year." 7 PHILADELPHIA 76ERS. The Sixers Philadelphia — Clarence Wealhei spoon while dishing out over six assists a game. Page 14, Liberty Champion Tuesday, November 8, 1994 1 —»*»—•—• England native nestles into LU, U.S. culture Hairisfaeter ed to take it seriously — when I By JOSHUA COOLEY was about 16. It was not until then Sports Editor that I realized that maybe there was MEANS LOW PRICES! He comes from a land where peo­ something in it for me." ple drive on the left side of the road, Sinclair, in his third year as a where the ruling bodies are Flame, came to America and IN THE DELI Parliament and the royal family and Liberty for the first time two years where a game called "football," ago. Bradley Styles, a former soc­ PREMIUM played without helmets and field cer player, told him about LU. goal uprights, reigns supreme. "I used to go to high school with To Americans, this land is (Bradley), and I'm best friends with England, that sport is soccer and the his brother, so he told me about this PIZZAS person is Flames soccer defender place," he said. "Coach (Bill) Bell Matt Sinclair. came and watched me play one day "(Soccer) is much more fanatical and offered me a full scholarship to back home," Sinclair said with a come here. I discussed it with my PEPPERONI biting British accent. "People will parents and they said, 'Now's your OR kill for soccer at home. Over (in the big chance; you can't refuse to go to VEGETABLE America), it's like your third sport. America.'" DELUXE Thousands go to watch American Amidst tempting lures from soc­ Matt Sinclair football, but hundreds see soccer. cer teams in England to play, Matt LU Soccer Defender Over in England, everyone would listened to his parents. EA. come out to see you (play soccer). I "I had offers to play for other on the right side of the road, a lack suppose 'passionate' is the best way clubs back home, but I thought my of good chocolate and an absence of to describe it," he explained. education was more valuable in the mom's home cooking are some ALSO PIZZA OR In Her Majesty's land, soccer is long run. I wanted to mix my soccer other things that he is still getting AMERICAN wmoYELLOW . A w+ JARLESBERG played by virtually all the people, and academics," he said. accustomed to, not to mention the Matt said. Studies and the sport were on the friendlier atmosphere in the U.S. CHEESE CHEESE CRISPS ill 2,29 "Everyone plays it as soon as player's mind when he came to "I think, generally, the people are they can walk," Sinclair said. "It's Liberty, but he had yet to score a more friendly (in America)," he so easy to play. Just get up and kick "personal hat trick," since spiritual said. "I don't know if it's just u. It develops from there at club matters had not yet been settled. Liberty. I mean, where I'm from, no level and school level." "When I came out here, I wasn't one smiles. You can look at anyone In Her Majesty's land, Sinclair saved," Sinclair said. "I wasn't too and the next thing you know, you're HARRIS TEETER excelled in soccer. interested in any of that, but since in a fight" "(I've been playing) ever since I I've been here, the Lord has Matt, though, is adjusting to was born, I suppose," he said. touched my heart. I accepted the America — so much, in fact, that he Before he began to mature in his Lord this season actually. I guess might stay here after graduation. ICE skills, though, he didn't take the that's why I came out here in the "This summer, I wanted to go game as seriously as he does now. Lord's eyes." home, because my girlfriend was "I went through a rough patch Matt's conversion was not the there, but since that is over, the only CREAM where I used to like going out with only change he underwent in the thing that would keep me back my friends a lot," he said. "I gave United States. He had to adjust to home is my family. I'm quite close up for like two years...and I was many other things. In fact, many to my family," he said. "I might going to give up full stop, but I LU students had to adjust to him. meet a girl out here; I might find a went back to school to get my "I found out my first semester — job out here; I might go pro out advance level. I guess my accent has calmed down here. I'll just let the Lord decide. I "I started playing again, and I a bit — everyone was more fasci­ guess I better start seriously consid­ made a lot of higher levels. I played nated with the accent rather than ering it, too." HALF for my county and my region...AH what I was saying," he said. "That Whatever Sinclair might do out these clubs started to ask me to play sort of annoyed me." here, he and that accent are wel­ GAL for them. That's when I really start­ He also mentioned that driving come in America.

Giants, Dolphins to triumph TROPICANA PREMIUM mmms I ZA PHILADELPHIA REGULAR By CAIN CLAXTON Miami. I doubt it will this Sunday. Champion Reporter Vikes by 7. ORANGE JUICE .64«. L09 CREAM CHEESE...s«..8 9 QUICK New York Jets at Green Bay Arizona Cardinals at New York Packers. The Jets' dismal offense Giants. Most sports analysts agree won't find winter solace in Green that Buddy Ryan's Cardinals are the PICKS Bay, where the Packers stand as the SARA LEE league's toughest on defense. The league's best defense. Pack by 2. Giants compare well on "D" and Watch those yellow-bellied San Diego Chargers at Kansas BAGELS have more offensive weapons. Benedict Arnolds who say, "I've City Chiefs. The Chiefs will take Giants by 3. always like so-and-so since I was a their second crack at the mighty Atlanta Falcons at New kid," all root for the winning team Chargers. The 49ers need this win Orleans Saints. Since we're on the at the final. 49ers by 1. in order to stay alive in the race for subject of defense, whatever hap­ Houston Oilers at Cincinnati the division title. Chiefs by 1. pened to the nasty bunch of Saints' Bengals. To those radical fans who Seattle Seahawks at Denver linebackers? Falcons by 2. rejoice in suffering always: This Broncos. I've picked the Seahawks Chicago Bears at Miami one's for you! Oilers by 3. to win every week. It's a hard habit Dolphins. I had to weigh all the Los Angeles Raiders at Los to break. Seahawks by 2. possibilities...Sorry, Bears fans. Angeles Rams. This is an inner-city Tampa Bay Buccaneers at LOW PRICES GREAT VALUES There's no way. Dolphins by 8. battle (not really, considering the Detroit Lions. Detroit looks to be Cleveland Browns at Rams play in Anaheim, which is in on track for a strong second half Philadelphia Eagles. Why do the Orange County, not L.A. County). with three straight wins. Lions by 8. Browns always wear their throw­ Rams by 1. Buffalo Bills at Pittsburgh back uniforms? Oh, I see, they Minnesota Vikings at New Steelers (Monday night game). never got new ones. Eagles by 5. England Patriots. I thought the Though it's likely that the Browns Dallas Cowboys at San home-field advantage would mean will fall down in the AFC Central Francisco 49ers. This is the something to the Patriots and Drew soon, the Steelers still need to win "Bandwagon Game of the Year." Bledsoe two weeks ago against these big games. Steelers by 3. Sports Schedule COKE OR EojubaU Men's BaskPthall SELECTED VARIETIES The Flames will be home in Williams Stadium to The team will kick off the pre-season with an exhibition play New Haven on Saturday, Nov. 12, at 7:30 p.m. game against the Kentucky Sports Crusaders in the Vines JHIRMACK DIET COKE Women's Voilevhall Center on Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 7:30 p.m. •CAFFEINE FREE The team will compete in the Big South Tournament Cross Country DIET COKE at UNC Greensboro from Thursday, Nov. 12, through Selected runners will go to Regionals on Saturday, Nov. Saturday, Nov. 12. 12, in Greenville, S.C., at a time to be announced. •CAFFEINE FREE COKE CLASSIC

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