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03-28-2000 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 17, Issue 18)

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• DRIVING MONEY? Life! takes a FOR THE KIDS — look at how college students use (L-to-R) Liberty move online the Information superhighway, junior Nicole Mays, and dis­ senior Keith Miller By Chris Edwards, editor in chief pells the and junior Kim myth Pavlisheck interact Students will have to do without the tra­ about stu­ the kids at Mull's ditional class schedule books for fall 2000 dents and Children's Home in registration, set to begin on April 3. money. Eldoret, Kenya. Instead, students will be able to access See pages (Below) Two lions the schedule and updated enrollment fig­ Band 7. hog the road dur­ ures for each class on the Splash page, as ing the LIGHT LU moves toward on-line registration this • CIVILITY AND THE CIVIL WAR team's tour of the fall. Students can also access from the Reg­ Students can earn class credit African country* istrar's link on the Liberty Web page. by registering for this weekend's side. "I think the end result Is more accurate Civil War seminar, sponsored by PHOTOS COURTESY OF FITUTAFAOA Information,'' said Corey Leverette, registrar. Liberty. See "(Students) will see the enrollments right page 3. there when they are checking classes." Changing lives Leverette anticipates smooth operations • WE LOSE for the Web course listings. AGAIN The Students see more than a safari during This probably would have been a prob­ Lady Flames lem last fall. But, Information services have ended LIGHT'S Kenya trip over spring break done some upgrades and more students s , - ^H| another sea­ can access it (the schedule) at the same 1 son with a By Jessica Miller, assistant editor time," Leverette said." If I had anticipated a first-round problem, we wouldn't have decided to do 1los s of the Fifty Liberty students and staff returned from spring break this." NCAA Women's Tournament. last Monday with much more than a suntan and photos in Leverette also said the university has Check out our coverage from their scrapbooks. eliminated the process of wait listing. When Baton Rouge, La. on page 12. They returned with memories of miracles and a vision for a class is full, a student can use the sched­ world missions. ule conflicts, or "clean up," sheet provided • DO'S AND DONTS Chris The group, LIGHT Ministries* Kenya missions team, spent 10 by the Registrar to have professors sign Edwards recounts a list of spring days in the African country, vtsiuhglocal high schools and deliver­ them In directly. break donts ... perfect for plan­ ing clothes, toys and Bibles to orphanages. The group also per­ To register, students must present the ning next year's trip. See page 8. formed puppet shows and skits and gave their testimonies. Registrar's Office with their copy of the con­ firmation form before they are allowed to Please see KENYA, page 4 register. Students make the $250 deposit In the Student Accounts office.

• TUESDAY New fee to cover wiring costs Partly cloudy. High 58, Low 32. Upgraded service will bring speed, easy access this fall

• WEDNESDAY By Melinda Fleming, copy editor the next several semesters. When Stewart Scattered showers. and Dowell were called In to help market High 61, Low 41. With the incoming hardwiring systems, the plan to the students, they were disap­ 28 students can look forward to many new pointed with the committee's plan. advances in the technology at LU. But this Stewart then presented the committee new technology brings with it a hefiy price with a more student-friendly plan for cover­ • THURSDAY tag. ing the costs of the new system. The com­ Scattered showers. According to a letter published by Mau­ mittee agreed with this new plan and low­ VI High 63, Low 46. rice Zafike, executive director of informa­ ered the fee to a $ 150 per semester cost for tion services, "The cost of implementing the 2000-2001 academic year. this project is substantial. The Student The one-time fee will provide high • FRIDAY Government Association and Liberty Uni­ speed Internet access, e-mail capability Showers. versity Administration have been working and access to all university electronic High 64, Low 47. together to evaluate options to cover these sources of information to all students costs." residing in the dorms as well as all faculty The solution to the problem of funding and administrative offices on campus," SATURDAY for the new project will come out of a fee Dave Young, vice president of finance and Isolated t-storms. split over two semesters. administration, said. High 71, Low 50. This fall, students' bills will include a According to Young, this access will also $ 150-per-semester, fee for resident stu­ JOHN FISHER be available to commuter students. The dents and $125-per-semester fee for com­ WIRED — A worker installs cable wiring in dorm 15 last week, part of the effort to com­ new university Internet access will provide muter students. The fee will be in effect pletely hardwire the campus. Work will be finished for the fall semester, school officials say. commuters and resident students with the during the 2000-2001 school year. same service they would normally receive The commuter students will be charged committee meetings, were an influential this institution. It is one that will move Lib­ from another Internet service provider a lower rate because their access speed will part in deciding how much students would erty truly Into the next millennium." such as AOL. be slower than resident students," Zaffke be charged for this new technology. There Is a way this can be done without The new hardwiring fee does not cover • LU AT THE RACES Frank's said. According to a letter Stewart composed excessively affecting our student's pockets." all of the costs for the project The exist­ Place Auto Parts presents the Student Body President Chris Stewart for those involved In the budgeting process, Originally, the committee in charge of ing technology fee will remain in place to Liberty University 2000 and Greg Dowell, dean of students, who he said, "It (hardwiring) Is a service that is budgeting the new project decided to Millennium Race, Saturday, acted as voices for the students during pertinent to the future and the success of charge all students $ 150 per semester for Please see FEE, page 4 April 15 at 6 p.m. at the South Boston Speedway in South Boston, Va. Discount tickets are $8 for the LU family. Special Liberty events Airdome tour smooth sailing so far for Newsboys will be held throughout the evening. LU is a co-sponsor of the By Taryn Blake, reporter better building." the strength and sense of community in the Frank's Place Racing Pontlac of The air-dome is very audience -friendly, Christian market is extremely important to Scott Worley. The Newsboys are coming! allowing all 2,500 their success. For more Information, contact The Newsboys are coming! ticket holders an With that in mind, Furler started InPop FPR racing at (804) 767-2279 or The pop-rock ensemble Newsboys and unobstructed and Records. (800) 572-2303. their crew are scheduled to arrive at Liberty relatively close view. "We plan on giving bands the same University with inflatable dome and "Circus Much has tran­ break we have now," he explained. "We • LIVING CROSS 2000 Hyland con Dlos" in tow April 1. spired since the wanted first to give International bands an Heights Baptist Church pres­ The band is the first to travel with the release of "Step Up to opportunity." ents Living Cross 2000: The domes originally designed as stationary the Microphone," the Beanbag, an opening act on the "Love Power of His Love on April 14, units for the Atlanta Olympics. popular album that Liberty Disco" tour, ts InPop's first band. 15, 16 (10 a.m. and 6 p.m.), 20; The Newsboys are known for unusual scored a single on Dealing with their own music, the News­ 21, 22, 23 (6 p.m. only). All per­ tour gimmicks but the inflatable venue is the hit television Peter Furler boys have shown a sense of newness and formances are at 7 p.m. unless the most original yet. Excluding the possi­ series "Dawson's maturation on the "Love Liberty Disco" noted. A 2 p.m. show will be bility of an occasional tear in the dome, the Creek." The current album, "Love Liberty album. Several tracks include intricate When: Saturday, April 1 held on April 15 and 22. 55-crew tour has been smooth sailing. Dtsco" finds the Newsboys at the height of string arrangements and poetic lyrics Where: The Dome, in Marriott parking lot Admission is free. The church is "WeVe learned that we love having our their career returning to a Christian record unlike anything found on earlier albums Time: 7:30 p.m. Price: $17, $25 VIP located on Route 29S. own venues," front man Peter Furler said. label (Sparrow) and initiating their shortest Tickets will be on sale Wednesday and "1 think we have come up with a design for a tour in recent years. The band recognizes Please see FURl ER, page 3 I Friday at Convocation in the Vines. Page 2, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION MARCH 28, 2000 ©liberty News about our SGA campaigns begin this week campus community By Chris Edwards, editor in chief Presidential Platform Excerpts 5. More open dorm nights. ate. Specials set for 6. Discounted trips for students who have —Above all, I Intend to be a public ser­ Hangar anniversary Four candidates are vying for the Tim Helman to stay during breaks. vant position of student body president dur Age: 20 7. Lowering off-campus age to 21 or senior I believe that public service has lost its One year ago everyone was ing this week's Class: Junior status. identity to Individuals who wish nothing asking, "what exactly Is that Student Govern­ Martlnsburg, W.Va 8. More SGA-sponsored activities for stu­ more than to build their resume and pro­ white thing In the courtyard?" In ment Association dents. mote their own agenda We cannot let this the last year The Hangar has campaigns . 1. Meal plan reform 9. "Cash Card" or "Flame Card" for use in happen. I am asking for your help; together added "Bom­ Students will — At the beginning of city or Hangar If students don't go to Mar­ we can ensure the quality of public service bardiers," choose between each semester, instead of paying a flat rate, a riott and promote the concerns of a dynamic stu­ chicken and Tim Helman, deposit would be made into each student's 10. Pay-by -the-meal plan. dent body. burgers, and Mark Murrell, Garet Robinson and Roy account Each time the student's card is 11. Good Friday holiday, to honor God. (1 Corinthians 10:24) "Somethln' Simmons on Election Day, April 4. Polls scanned at the Marriott, money would be 12. Improve the food at Marriott Else," an ice will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. in withdrawn. Then at the end of the semester, 13. SLD scholarships. Roy Simmons cream and DeMoss Hall. the student would receive a refund for what­ 14. Improved student-led judicial system Age: 19 novelty shop. Junior Nathan Cooper is running ever amount of money he did not spend. that students can appeal to. Class: Senior Now The unopposed for SGA executive vice presi­ With the debit system, it would be easier to 15. Extended library hours. Albany, N.Y. Hangar has become a regular dent, which includes duties as presi­ put card scanners in the Hangar. 16. Pave steps by dorm 3: create sidewalk stop for pizza, coffee and a differ­ dent of the SGA senate. 2. Changing the off-campus age limit— I by dorm 26 or 27. ent hang out other than the wall Sophomore Clark Jones is running want to have the off-campus age limit low­ In DeMoss. unopposed for vice president of student ered from 22 to 21. Garet Robinson A Commitment to Excellence (1 Corinthians 10:31) In celebration of The Hangar's services. 3. Establishing an SGA budget— We | Age: 21 1. Character— Upholding the stan­ one-year anniversary, Student Active campaigning began yesterday need to make a budget a solid priority with Class: Junior dards of honesty, Integrity and trust. Life and The Hangar are throwing in DeMoss Hall. Today, the SGA will the administration. With a budget, your sen­ Bel Air, Md. a party. Wednesday, Thursday, host a town hall meeting at 8 p.m. in ators would be able to act for you In a very (James 3:13) and Friday there will be specials DeMoss Hall 114 for all candidates and real sense In improving areas of campus As tuition paying 2. Communication — A dedication on burgers, subs and pizzas. students. concern. students, we believe toward voicing your concerns to the The five-ounce burgers will be The Liberty Champion will sponsor a that It is student government's Job to ensure administration. (Philemon 1:6) cooked by a celebrity chef and debate between the candidates during Mark Murrell that students come first I have been privi­ 3. Consistency — Ensuring the con­ offered for 99 cents. Also featured convocation on Monday, April 3. Age: 19 leged to serve under a student government tinuation of SGA's "Power, Prestige, Pro­ will be the "Substation's" newest After the polls close,the SGA will hold Class: Junior that has advanced the Interests of students, fessionalism." (Psalm 106:3) creation — baked spaghetti and a rally In DeMoss 160 at 9 p.m. to Dallas, Texas but I Intend to go farther, and here is how: Top five goals — 1. Safety phones on garlic bread. announce the results. — I will push for on-line registration campus, 2. Shuttle service during Student Life has purchased an Here are excerpts from the candi­ My 16 steps — I will push for on-line access to breaks, 3. Optional meal plan, 4. extensive sound system to go dates platforms in the contested race, toward success: accounts. Improved campus living/lower off-cam­ along with two televisions that listed in alphabetical order. 1. Shuttle service on campus. — I will work hard to provide more meal pus living age, 5. Removal of housing fee will have the same viewing selec­ Platforms for Cooper and Jones were 2. Emergency phones. plan options. for Intensives. tion as David's Place, Including not included due to space limitations 3. New men's dorms. — I Intend to maintain President Stewart's ESPN. Hangar personnel hope to and uncontested races. 4. Improved weight room. commitment to a strong and influential sen­ add the system In the coming months. "The sound system will add some much needed atmosphere," commuter Eric Barber said. Jeff Boyer of Student Life has MINDBOGGLE expressed his desire to bring m more events and more activities PLAY any game of your Want us to pay your school bill? to The Hangar. Earn $$$ to pay school bills...extra spending money! "1 would like to see regular choice FREE with thi events like trivia nights and Customer service specialists; karaoke nights with prizes and coupon. 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Writing on the war UNITY Students can obtain class credits by attending nalupdate annual Civil War Seminar this weekend Compiled from Champion Resources D.J. Wright By Angela Nelson, reporter Registration for the conference will begin at 6:30 p.m. on March 31, The Liberty University History and the conference will last till 3:15 Department Is hosting Its fourth p.m. on April 1. The cost for each U.S. judge clears way for annual Civil War Seminar at day will be $ 10 for Liberty students David's Place this weekend. This and can be paid at the door. For Cuban boy to go home year's seminar will focus on "Writ­ non-students, the cost Is $ 10 for ing about the War," and will feature Friday and $ 15 for Saturday. A federal judge cleared the way for Elian Gonzalez, the 6-year-old several well-known Civil War There will be a luncheon served Cuban boat wreck survivor, to be returned to his father In Cuba. authors. Saturday afternoon at 11:45 a.m. U.S. District Judge Michael Moore dismissed a lawsuit filedb y Dr. Harry Turtledove, who has Reservations must be made by 4 Miami relatives seeking a political asylum hearing for Elian and taught at UCLA and Cal State p.m. on March 29 In order to secure upheld a decision by U.S. immigration officials that the boy should Fullerton will give the keynote a spot The price for the luncheon Is go home. address at 7 p.m. on Friday. Turtle­ $10 per person. dove has written several alternative Liberty students who wish to history novels, Including a Civil obtain one academic credit for the Gas prices might decline War-based trilogy. He has received seminar can enroll through the the Hugo Award and the Sidewlse Registrar's Office. A course syl­ after OPEC meeting Award for best novel. labus will be available at the His­ Saturday's lectures will be given tory Department in the Teacher MATTHEW HJEMBO U.S. Energy Secretary Bill Richardson expressed confidence by various other authors, such as Education Building, room 134. ON THE LAWN — The LU Fellowship Gospel Choir performs during that oil-producing nations will Increase production In a move Ernest Furguson, Journalist for the Any additional information Saturday's March for Unity rally in the DeMoss Hall parking lot. likely to reduce soaring oil prices. The Organization of Petro­ Richmond News Leader and the can be obtained through the His­ leum Exporting Countries (OPEC) meets March 27 In Vienna. Baltimore Sun, and Edward Lon- tory Department at ext. 2308. OPEC cut production more than a year ago, causing gas gacre, a historian for the Air Force. CHRISTIAN SUMMER prices to soar. In response, Richardson has embarked on a gru­ CAMPS In the Blue Ridge Mountains of eling schedule of meeUngs with oil-producing nations except N O R T 11 C A R O I. I N A

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Kenya: Meeting with president a highlight Fees: Liberty students m MhoiloFollow thtme Continued from page 1 two years ago," Falson said. "I didnt could have ever Imagined," Carson in 2000-2001 will have know how or why, but when I got to said. Continued from page 1 two general fees — the "My drive, my passion ...was to school this year and I saw that God also opened the wallets of LIGHT Ministries was going to His people. According to Carson, technology fee and the W8 see our students catch a vision for help cover ongoing operating [fpch Virginia Tech the world," Fltu Tafaoa, director of Kenya, I knew I should go." me team tooku p a love offering after new hardwiring fee Mone costs. Vev I (per semester) LIGHT Ministries, said. "But to see Falson, a missions major, said one of its orphanage visits and col- . (depending on housing) This fee only covers the Initial Technology Fee- $18 15 kids stand at our debriefing and she asked hereelfwhat God was try­ lected $2,000, enough tosuppor t installation of the system. It does —- per semester. Athletic Fec-Sl 16 say that they sensed the Lord giving ing toteac h her through the trip. four orphan boys for a year. not cover the ongoing support Here's a look at some Student Activity Fee- $105.50 them direction either to missions or "He wanted me tose e the people Team members gave money costs. The salaries of the addi­ of the general fees at Recreational Sports Fee- $70 (intra­ full-time service really gave the trip a and talk to the people," Falson, one they were saving to buy gifts for tional personnel needed to sup­ neighboring and com­ mural sports, extramural sports, recre­ focal point" of LIGHTS prayerwarriors, said. themselves," senior James Lowther sald. port the system, maintenance peting universities. ational activities of the university) For sophomore Nicole Mays, the The trip moved our students, costs, licensure fees or upgrades trip across the Atlantic answered a mostly white, out of their comfort But the trip was not all work and to the system will be supported five-year prayer. zone, to really fall in love with people no play. from the operating budget and the Old Dominion University "My goal Is to open up a chil­ whose skin is black," Campus Pas­ The group took the opportunity existing technology fee," Young (per year) Teletechnet Fee- In-State, dren's home," Mays, an elementary tor Dwayne Carson added. of their Kenya trip to experience the said. $122; Out-of-state, $237 education major, said. "For me, the One of the most unique high­ culture, wrapping up the week with According to Stewart, while the trip confirmed that God wanted me lights of the Kenya trip came the first a safari toMasa i Mara National new fee may seem excessive, the to work with children." Sunday, when Kenya President Reserve, the most popular game cost for the university is still feasi­ Randolph-Macon Woman's College According to Mays, one of the Daniel arap Mol Joined the audience park in Kenya There, they saw the ble. (per semester) Telecommunications Fee- $200 trip's most moving experiences was of nearly 1,300 people for a church "Big 5"—lions, rhinoceroses, chee­ "Even with this added fee, it's Student Government Fee- $75 seeing the poverty of a third-world service led by Carson at Mol High tahs, giraffes and buffalo. They also still a reasonable university price," nation firsthand. She remembers School in Kabarak. enjoyed a meal at The Carnivore" Stewart said. one particular day when the team "It was a trip that saw God open restaurant which served crocodile, While students will see a new Hampden-Sydney College drove up to an orphanage where doors toministe r to the lowest In antelope and zebra meat fee on their bills, Young said the (per year) Student Activity Fee- $165 nearly 80 orphans, clapping and society to the highest in the govern­ "It tasted kind of like chicken," advantages provided by the new Telecommunications Fee- $522 (single room); singing, greeted the team. ment," Carson said. Carson Joked. service would give students many $309 (double room); $147 (off-campus). They have nothing, yet they have The biggest surprise for Carson LIGHT Ministries reports more benefits. so much Joy," Mays said. "God really came not with the attendance of than 100 salvation responses over "When our system is fully opened my eyes toHi s grace. It's one Moi, a professing evangelical Christ­ the course of the week's visits to installed, it will catapult Liberty Virginia Commonwealth thing to know poverty exists In the ian, but in finding out afterwards six Kenyan children's homes, five University into the top percent­ (per term) Technology Fee- $20.50 UidversXy world, but it's another tohol d a little that his sermon was broadcast on schools and three churches ages of colleges and universities In Fee-$436.00 (recreational sports, facilities, girl who's wearing her only dress in television all over Kenya. The next around the country, from Nairobi the area of technology. Only a very student commons, campus development, your arms." day, a picture of Carson shaking to the Rift Valley. few institutions can boast of a itrtramurab) Activity Fee- $20.00 (plays, con­ For sophomore Natalie Falson, hands with Moi appeared on the "It really lived up to It's billing 'totally hardwired campus,'" certs, publications, student organizations) the trip toKeny a fulfilled her calling second page of the Kenya Times as 'the trip of a lifetime,'" Carson Young said. Source: UravntsmWM Son to Africa. newspaper. said. The Lord told me I'd go to Africa "God opened doors wider than we Furler: Continued from page 1 Kelly's Magic Tanning Salon a hot very possibly making this e album the most inclusive Now One MonjyMniiid tl w. ever. "We've never been a band that has focused on a demo­ graphic," Furler said. 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a ...intricate melodies, insight­ ful lyrics, and innovative pro­ duction..." THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 1,2000 7:30 P.M. Billboard Magazine LIBERTY UNIVERSITY LYNCHBURG, VA "...a joyous alter- Prices: na-pop spell $25.00 VIP (Get in a half-hour early for a pre-show that's hard to meet-and-greet reception with band) resist..." $15.00 LU Students Chicago Tribune Outlets: LU Bookstore, Student Life Office in David's Place and after convo. on Wednesday, "...smoooth, March 29 in the Vines poppy harmonies and guitar work Group Rate Information: (800)783-8839 that evolves from For more information, call: (804)582-2131 blues/rock to psy­ chedelic..." Presented by Student Life and Atlanta Fest Productions. The Tennessean i MARCH 28, 2000 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page 6 picks of the week • 3/28. Faculty Rcrcital. • 4/1. Newsboys concert. The LU Department r>f Fine Arts presents Dr. Lynn Selpp, Dr. The contemporary Christian group "The Newsboys" will per­ Samuel Wellman and Professor Ruth Foley in concert. 7:30 form in an airdome in the Marriott parking lot. 7:30 p.m. p.m. Thomas Road Baptist Church, Pate Chapel. Free. Tickets $17. Call ext. 2131.

• 3/28. 'Career Fair Kick-off: • 4/2. Bach concert. The Liberty University Career Center will sponsor a "Career The Chancel Choir of Lynchburg's First Presbyterian Church Fair Kick-ofT celebration in preparation for the Career Fair. 7 will present several works or Johann Sebastian Bach. 4 p.m. p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Schilling Center. Free. 1215 V.E.S. Road. Call 384-6231. The college student's

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A lthougl i i he net offers an abundance of educa- Z_* tional tools, those not faniiliar with jsurjfiiflgjt .A. Amay tfrid the Internet intimidating. But! even ' tudents researching (lie computer Illiterate can "hang 10" through the ipromise too quickly and not channels of cyberspace as one learns to ride the Information, fpayes of the Web. i can only benefit from the Internet. It "One problem with the Internet Is that so much i 3ses them to learn about different tricks and tech­ information is offered students can sometimesget niques on analyzing information for searching," Merat est in it," LU Academic Information SpeciaWsf Aaron said. urieysaid. The Internet serves not only as a fabulous educa­ Willi all of the different Sites the Internet offers, it is tional tool but now it has taken the media world by fifficult for Students to pinpoinl specific information storm. The net is the fastest way to receive news and lich Will offer the best information for their up-to-date information 24-hours a day with just a eh' '•'' simple click of a button. le Internet is a worldwide community of networks "I am a news junkie, so I will visit the CNN and which connects millions of computers around the CNET.com Web sites on a daily basis," Merat said. world and allows them to communicate information The news sites are among the more popular sites to with one another. But how can students use this visit, but popularity of a site mainly depends on an abundance of knowledge to their advantage? individuals personal interest. Curley suggested using either search engines, "I enjoy logging on to any site that has information directories or research databases for looking up infor­ about guitars, music and motorcycles. I mostly like mation. entertaining information," senior Brian Davenport He said basically two types of information exist on said. "It is the instant access to knowledge and infor­ the Web — substantiated and unsubstantiated. mation." Substantiated information will offer students infor­ Other than the net, where can you obtain the latest mation from reliable sources for academic use. weather and news information from every part of the "Search engines have advanced searches that will world? offer specific dates, multiple boxes and options, the Information is abundant and easily accessed key is being specific," Curiey said. through the convenience of the Internet. So, its MICHELLE WAKNER Professor Carl Merat, associate dean of library serv­ time to test out those cyberspace waves, wax up 'EVERYBODY'S GONE SURFIN' — Senior Andrea Bradley, like most other students, takes time to surf the Web ices, suggests that newcomers to computer-based that keyboard and surf. for entertainment and academic research.

HOniEJ53kOF^t HEIPSBnEai Students make a home on the World Wide Web The Writers Center pened today," Jeff Blumenfeld of a Web site needs. (V^.colastate.edu^ By Justin Ridge, reporter Expeditionnews.com said. "Having real-time While sites like Geocities.com and is a valuable tool for learning and researching tech­ photos and journal entries at the fingertips is Angelfire.com offer page-building helps for the niques, requires a large amount of reading. ne of the most dominant tools of com­ an example of the technology of the Web at technologically confused, everything on a Web Dave's Math Tables munication today is the Internet. The work." page reduces to HTML. O advent of this technological revolution The process of designing and programming a HTML, which stands for Hyper Text Markup (www.slsweb.com/math/tables.hhn) provides 10 has changed most everyone around the globe. Web site is a bit more complex. Language, translates human language into sections of math topics, which range from gener­ One can find an example of the growth of the To create a Web page, the first stop is computer language. al math fo linear algebra to calculus. Formulas^ Internet in a recent issue of Access Internet Network Solutions. This company is the only "It's like C++ or COBALT or other computer and graphs are provided for applicable problems Magazine. Web sites like Mountainzone.com, company that assigns a potential Web page a language," Simmons said. and the site offers definitions of terms. Quokka.com and Discovery.com show the domain name, or the "www" part of a Web page Designing a personal Web page can be done Social Studies school service adventures of mountain climbers and Arctic address. through a business like Global 2000. • (www.socialstudies.com) features topics,'like ., explorers. "Every Web site has a number, the domain "The reason businesses pay the money to •f early America, Shakespeare or world religion's.;: Using advanced graphic programs such as represents that number," LU student and Web have their web sites designed and hosted is The site also provides suggested essay-questions Flash, Dynamic HTML and Shockwave, Web page owner Roy Simmons said. the added benefits," Simmons said. and books and videos to use in class. • surfers can double-click on journal entries by After the domain clarification, a host compa­ A few of those benefits include Web reports. these adventurers. ny must be contacted. Web reports show how many people have visit­ Powerschool These "armchair explorers" can also see Global 2000 Communication Inc. is an exam­ ed a Web page and what Internet Service (www.powerschool.com) provides an interactive pictures from Mt. Everest as climbers scale the ple of a host company. Provider or ISP the visitors are using. school management system. A click on the stu­ world's largest peak. Host companies, paid monthly or yearly by Hosts companies also put personal and busi­ dent's link brings up a chalkboard of subjects "The ability to use technology has caused the Web site owners, hold the information that is ness web pages on multiple search engines each offering a small but quality selection of advent of mountaineering as a spectator on the site. like AltaVista, Yahoo and Excite. sites. It also has a game section and college prep sport," said Mt. Everest expedition leader Eric Monthly prices for storage space range any­ When asked if Web sites were for everyone •information. Simonson. where from free to $150. Simmons said, "Web pages are a good idea for The Political Reference Alrrianac The multitudes interested in how the Web "Most companies give you enough space people to have, it makes you more mar­ • (www.poliscl.eom/almanac/alnianac.huii) pro­ brings the adventurers into their homes, have when you register with them," Simmons said. ketable." vides free access to questions about American go turned the sport of mountaineering into a cult Most host companies will design Web pages. The Internet can be confusing. But with the eminent and political history. craze. Fees for designing, programming and putting right knowledge, anyone can have his or her Web technologies and expectations are grow­ the Web page on the Internet costs anywhere Web page up and running in no time. -Compiled by Shontoe Cl ing faster each day. from $850-$2,000. "Kids want to log on and find out what hap­ Storage pricing is based on how much space

scottromanoski last name. must carefully pick a first and mid­ "Scott" is actually my middle name. first name. I could probably fill up a couple of dle name. (This explains why some com­ In many European and Latin newspaper pages with the myriad of Here comes a pet peeve of mine. monly refer to me as "G. Scott.") American nations, parents give their ways people have misspelled and These standardised forms, such as I'm not a "junior." My dad and I children the name of an admired What's really mispronounced "Romanoski." applications (including Liberty's), have two different names. saint. (Incidentally, even the way my have a spot for a first name and a I don't go by my middle" name to This explains why many from in a name? family spells our name is the result middle initial. They assume that distinguish me from other family Italian backgrounds have the name Well, here we are again. of a misspelling.) everyone goes by their first members. "Anthony," and why, in Christian I hope everyone had an enjoyable I'm sure everyone else In name. I don't go by my middle name nations, many girls have some form spring break. (Yes, over spring the handful of people on Wrong! because my first name is something of the name "Mary" or "Anne." break, 1 did have a corned beef campus who have mile-long This dif.criminates against absolutely hideous. It's not bad at Others parents choose a name for sandwich from Chick and Ruth's.) Polish, Italian, German and a certain segment of society. all. their child based on its meaning, These last three words bring me to Norweigian names can I am part of a group of My parents just decided to call me while others use names that reflect the point of this column. Names. relate. people including G. Gordon by my middle name, and have done nationality. Some may wonder the meaning But 1 guess everyone Liddy, H. Ross Perot, F. so since that fateful day in 1978 Some look through the Bible for behind the name of that establish­ can't be fortunate enough to Scott Fitzgerald, L. Ron when I entered this world. names (but I'd hate to be the kid ment. have a cool last name, so Hubbard, A. Pierre (Now I've heard friends say that whose parents named him Very simple. those of us with these Guillerinin, J. Vernon their parents called them by their Maphibosheth, Berachiah, It is named for a husband and wife names have learned to McGee, W. Franklin middle name when they got into Jehozadak or Rehoboam). (Charles "Chick" and Ruth Levitt) have patience with Graham, and sev­ trouble. I guess I've been in trouble But all in all, our names identify who started the business. those so used to eral Liberty pro­ since day one.) us and sometimes reflect the values Needless to say, many have heard spelling Smith, fessors (including Names tell a lot about people and of the parents who gave us these the deli's name and inadvertently Jones, Brown, Dr. "J." Danny their backgrounds. Some families names. mispronounced and misspelled it as Williams or Lovett) who have perpetuate a name by giving it to By the way, in case someone is "Chicken Roost," "Chicken Roots" Miller. a first initial and each generation. wondering, my first name is and "Chickyruse." Now to go with a middle name. In Slavic cultures, a middle name "Gregory." The same holds true for my the last name, parents Mine is "G." is typically a form of the father's MARCH 28, 2000 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page

By Tara Williams and Lisa Cone, reporters Jayme Brown said. to save money. say, and It can boost your money supply as well Some other money saving tips concerning food "Go to Wachovia and open up a 'Systematic as your grades. fter students make tuition payments and purchases include the "Student Advantage Saver CD,'" he said. Senior Kostja Penner gives advice for starting purchase books, not much money is left Card." The goal of this CD is to discipline yourself to off every semester on a good financial leg: "Buy Aover for dally necessities. Even though According to Student Advantage's Web site, a set aside a select amount of money each month used books — or borrow them." money seems to leave as quickly as it arrives, student can save anywhere from 10-50 percent to add to your savings. Also beware of going out for dinner or snacks, there are ways that a student can save when off of items at more than 20,000 stores in 125 Wachovia offers one-year contracts. or even Just plunking change into vending buying the necessities of life. cities or on-line at studentadvantage.com. While it is good to save, many of us try to machines. Many stores, like Kroger, have a "Price Plus A student can register on-line through the budget entertainment Into our weekly agendas. "Eat enough at the Marriott, so that you don't Card." This card can save the student some Web site for a $20 membership fee or register Inexpensive or free activities are everywhere: have to buy food," Gustafson said. money by taking a percentage off certain prod­ for free through the AT&T Web site. going to parks, having picnics, playing or Car pool when you travel anywhere — even ucts In the store. Many places In the Lynchburg area give dis­ watching sports, borrowing movies from friends, across campus. Little trips every day add up. Most of the products aren't "name brands", count pricing* for Liberty students, including playing games or eating at a friend's place off- Be cautious of shopping with a significant but buying off-brand or store-brand goods can places like Papa John's pizza. campus and of course everyone's favorite, hang­ amount of money, a checkbook or a credit card. save money as well. The store offers discounts to Liberty students, ing out on-campus at David's Place or the Watch for clearances, but don't always reach for The card looks like a credit card and is swiped but the discount varies each month. Hangar. your wallet when you see sale signs. across the electric eye on the register. Many students also frequent Goodwill, D.A.V. On the other hand, many of us ought to use Really think through all of your purchases. Another good thing to think about is to decide or other second-hand shop for needed furniture some of our leisure time to squeeze in more Ask yourself, "Do I really want this?" or "Do I before going to the store what products needed. and appliances. study hours. really need this?" "I always walk Into the store with a list. That But the question "how on earth does one "Study on Friday and Saturday night," Junior Most Importantly, learn to say, "No," when way, I go into the store, 1 get what I need and budget" remains. Matt Gustafson said. you can't afford something. am not pressured by what looks good," Junior Sophomore Josh Collisdn suggests a key way It is possible, no matter what your friends

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'Strange as it seems, there's been a run on crazy dreams' Liberty students and local children perform Andrew Lloyd Weber musical based on story of Joseph serious and humorous manner, the musical dreamers." By Cindy Siegmund, reporter presents much of Joseph's life without Luther believes that the musical will straying from the biblical account. please any audience because of its "variety man of passion, refusing to deny the Many of the lyrics are a paraphrased ver­ and diversity." dreams God plants In his heart. sion of scripture passages while some of the "I have seen this musical 12 times, by pro­ AThrough desperation and blessing songs come from the minds of the creators. fessionals, non-professionals (and) by little Joseph seeks to follow his God. He Is Joseph Andrew Lloyd Webber composed "Joseph kids doing it and its always been effective If from the biblical account In Genesis. and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," the audience will allow it to be —If you have This Bible character comes to life at and Tim Rice wrote the lyrics. The musical an open heart when you go In," Cooper said. Liberty along with a host of biblical figures opened on Broadway in 1977. The cast is made up of 30 Liberty stu­ In the musical, "Joseph and the Amazing Since that time it has evolved Into one of dents and 12 area children ranging In age Technicolor Dreamcoat." the most popular musicals performed in from 5 to 13. The characters will bring high Although only age 17, Joseph demon­ churches and high schools across the energy and celebration dancing to the stage strates strength and compassion. He por­ United States. as they tell the story of Joseph's life through trays Innocence but displays wisdom far Cooper sees the musical as a celebration song. beyond his years. of trusting God's will. It is the story of "what The production incorporates a number of Freshman Caleb Luther plays the lead role happens to a man who's only 17-years-old, musical styles Including country western, of Joseph In the musical. who trusted In his visions by God and never French art, calypso, 50s pop and musical "It's a big responsibility ... I'm very excit­ once lost sight of that and what God was theater ballads. ed. I Just hope I can do my best to step into able to do through him," Cooper said. "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor that role," Luther said. She desires that the musical encourages Dreamcoat" will be performed April 14 15, "I'm looking forward to bringing onto the audience to be dreamers and to listen to 20-22 and 27 29 at the Lloyd Auditorium. stage in a professional manner a biblical the voice of God and follow His plans for Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. story, Professor Linda Nell Cooper, director their lives. Tickets go on sale Monday April 10 and TliDD NEUMANN of the production said. "It's really important that college students can be purchased through Friday April 14 "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor have a dream," Luther said. "Hang onto from 11 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. at the box office 'ANY DREAM WILL DO' — Cast members reherse the story of Joseph Dreamcoat" will be the first religious experi­ those dreams, raise the bar and God will in Fine Arts. Tickets are $5. with the addition of musk and dance. ence musical performed at Liberty. In both a bless you through that because God uses

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I admire the serene assurance of those who have religious faith. It is wonderful to observe the ealm confidence of a Christian with four aces. -Mark Twain •V

mssmmmm mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm lniov:;:o:;:;:;:;:;:;x;s:jx;:;:;:; ••:•: wmsmw n The essential spring break don'ts From the home office on the couch hurt. And then you peel a lot. Then you sonville, N.C. to the beach. at Momma Hunt's in Fort Lauderdale, rub vitamin E lotion over every part of • Don't take directions to anywhere Fla. here is the comprehensive list of your body but it doesn't matter from anyone who works at a gas sta­ ion "Spring Break Don'ts." Please clip-and because you will peel anyway. Then tion and sounds remarkably like save for reference next spring. everyone calls you tomato and feels Gomer Pyle. (NOTE: Any relation­ sorry for your burnt • Don't approach Greenville, S.C. ship of the tips given in little face, and every­ while exceeding the posted (or not very Liberty brings Internet, the following column to where else you have well posted) speed limit. You will not actual spring break singed. Then you buy pass Bob Jones University. You will events from my trip some real sun block pay out a large fine. Thanks for stop­ fees to students with my roommate for the next time. Les­ ping by. Drew may be purely son learned. • Likewise, don't park within 20 feet As new and returning Liberty students begin to register for their classes coincidental. No ani­ • Don't spend a of a curb in New Orleans. With your for next semester and subsequently begin making financial arrangements, mals, vegetables or good length of time at decision, you automatically qualify for they will notice a new fee pri their bills. automotive vehicles a beach where the a scavenger hunt around the city to In addition to the previously established technology fee, students—both were harmed during the average clientele is find your car. When you find it, resident and off-campus—will be expected to paya hardwiring fee. Resident creation of this col­ over 70, slightly another large fine will be extracted students will pay $1 SO per semester for the 2000-200] school year and off- umn.) Here we go... ehrisedwards burnt and wearing a from your wallet. Thanks for visiting campus students will pay $125. The reason for the price disparity Is the res­ •Don't drive 3,000 Speedo. the city where "Fat Tuesday" Is always ident students will have a highter connection speed. miles during any single 10-day period. • Don't pay $79 a night to pitch a in session. "The one-time fee will provide high speed internet access, email capability I know It sounds crazy, but you really tent at a crummy campground In the • Don't forget to pack a friend with and access to all university electronic sources of information to all students don't have to see every major city In the Florida Keys. Four words: Just find a courage when the time comes at residing in the dorms as well as all faculty and administrative offices on southeast all at once. hotel. restaurants when you have to send campus," Dave Yqurig, vice president of finance and administration said. • Don't leave your map at home and • Don't pay $80 a night to stay at the back soggy french fries and negotiate While many students may resent having to pay another fee on top of the try to get around a strange city on your Holiday Inn East In Baton Rouge, La. free nachos. The skills of such people $100per semester technology fee.ytt could be tvorse. For instance. Bob wits. Fort Lauderdale is too big. As If I The room Is small and dingy, the cable are hard to replace and good for the Jones University in South Carolina charges its students a rate of $3 per really went there, or something. is very low budget, the pool Is too cold stomach. hour for personal Internet use. Another school, Randolph Macon Woman's • Don't try to talk on your cell phone to open and the bathrooms are teeny- • Finally, don't forget that despite College, charges its students multiple fees including a $75 Student Govern­ while trying to change lanes on the tiny. Five words: Holiday Inn South the tears when you balance your ment fee and a $200 telecommunications fee, all added to the base tuition of highway entering Atlanta. Those city across town. But, then again, none of checkbook, you would give anything to $24,090. buildings are really tall, there are this stuff really happened to me, so drop your studies for Momma Hunt's So as you're preparing to pay your bill for next year, at least you'll know seven lanes of traffic and the guys with what do I know. It's Just what I heard... couch — where you'd definitely go for that there are students at other schools throughout the nation that feel your the Mercedes-Benzes drive very slowly. • Don't underestimate the value of a Just a cup of coffee. pain. • Don't use SPF 4 sunscreen at the Wal-Mart oasis In the middle of the I had a good time on break, did you? beach when your chest hasn't seen the woods. Especially when your FM radio (NOTE: Submit your good spring sun In at least three years. You shall is on the fritz, it's midnight and your break stories to [email protected]. It conviction regret the day you thought life existed CD player lacks the Juice that only a All submissions will be kept confiden­ Wr-m to lay on the beach. new power plug from Wal-Mart can tial and considered for my future spells trouble for Gore •Don't forget that sunburns really provide. It's a long way from Hender- book.) On March 2, a federaljury convicted Maria Hsia of five felony counts for concealing the source of money rasled at an illegal 1996 fund-raiser. The event, held at a California Buddhist Temple, was used illegally to collect Bill & Hillary: traveling in style donations for the Clinton/Gore re-election campaign. Vice President Al Gore As the April 15 deadline quickly "Asian vacation" is the most costly over­ Lady has ever made that amount of trips alleges that he was unaware; donations were being accepted while he was approaches, many of you are probably In seas trip ever by an American presidenL to one state in such a short amount of addressing the crowd. the midst of filing your tax returns. And, Of course you have to expect the final time. And, it just so happened that on 20 This could bring added stress to the Gore campaign team as It has been as you figure out Just how much you are tally to be high of those trips, fundraisers and trying desperately to make campaign finances reform a major issue in the being "asked" to contribute to the govern­ when you proceed other political functions were 2000 race. Saying he agrees with John McCain on the reform issue, Gore is ment this year, you will more than likely to spend $45 mil­ held on Clinton's behalf. In hoping that Americans Mll&rget &e many scandals that errupted from the begin to ponder a few things. Personally, I lion on airfare effect, Clinton was traveling last presidential campaign i# wrjieh he was Involved. wanted to know just what my tax money alone. 1 do under­ on Air Force Jets with Secret One bright spot for Gor£ is the national media's refussal to devote a siz­ was being spent on. stand the costly Service agents while cam­ able portion of their newscasts to cover this and other Gore-implicating sto­ Sure there are government programs need for secure air paigning^—all at our expense. ries. In fact, a Washington Times report, stated that ABC News actually and departments like the military, educa­ travel, but when A congressional committee spent more airtime oh a carnival in Rio tie Janiero than the Hsia conviction. tion and welfare that need money to oper­ compared to other looking Into Hillary's travels— ate. And, of course, we have to give a cou­ government which granted, is made up of ple billion dollars to just about each expenses, Clinton's mostly republicans—puts the Quotes of the week: country in the world so they will still be travels appear a bit estimated cost to the taxpay­ our friends. excessive. liillmurray ers at about $650,000. And, "And He said to me, *My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made But even those hundreds of billions of Over in the flooded country of Mozam­ with eight more months of campaigning to perfect in weakness.' Therefore most gladly 1 will boast in my infirmities, that dollars aren't the enure budget, so where bique, for instance, we are currently go, we can be assured that this number the power of Christ may rest upon me." is the rest of the money going? involved in a large-scale humanitarian will multiply several times. -2 Corinthians 12:9 I'm not exactly sure anyone can effort. Using about a dozen planes, and, Mrs. Clinton has, to her credit, reim­ account for each individual penny of the so far, flying 290 missions to drop off aid bursed the government for about $32,000 "The concept is interesting and well-formed, but in order to earn better than nauonal budget, but there are some and rescue victims of the disaster, the of the expenses. But this pales In compar­ a 'C, the idea must be feasible." rather interesting expenditures that seem, effort was considered large by Air Force ison to other candidates in similar situa- -A Yale University management professor, in response to student at best, to be an Interesting approach to standards. Uons. Fred Smith's paper proposing reliable overnight delivery service. funding government operations. However, if that usage of air power is Texas Gov. George W. Bush has, for Smith went on to create Federal Express. Take for instance President Clinton's large, Clinton's Is gargantuan. In just Instance, gone above and beyond in his recent visit to India and Pakistan. While nine days, his trip will entail the use of attempt to minimize taxpayer burdens on the travels of our beloved president are more than 77 Air Force planes—roughly his behalf. In addition to paying his not usually attention-grabbing news sto­ one-third of our entire inventory of those Secret Service agents with money from his ries, his recent visit to this troubled region planes— that will fly approximately 1,200 campaign, he has also made a habit of • Policies of the world does set itself apart from missions. I'm guessing Clinton must reimbursing Texas the cost of his salary 'Xv-AL _|_ The Champion encourages commu­ every other trip ever embarked on by a sit­ carry a lot of baggage. on each day that he is out of the state. nity members to submit letters to the ting presidenL SU11, never one to be outdone, Hillary So, when you're figuring out your taxes 1971 University Blvd. editor on any subject. Letters should However, this particular trip will go has also tried to make a dent in the and seeing how much you have to "render Lynchburg, VA 24506 not exceed 4O0 words and must be down in history not as the greatest diplo­ national treasury by allowing the taxpay­ untoCeasar," be Joyful in the fact that (804) 582-2124 typed and signed.The deadline is 6 matic Journey or policy-oriented success ers to pay some bills for her New York Sen­ you are helping the Clintons in their trav­ p.m. Wednesday. in recent times, but rather, something less ate campaign. els. Without our tax dollars, Hillary might Faculty Adviser Deborah Huff Letters and columns that appear deserving of celebration. Operating as the First Lady, she made actually have to raise her own campaign Ad Director Ethan McCracken are the opinion of the author solely, At a staggering cost of more than $50 26 trips to New York in the last seven money and Bill would be forced to keep Business Mgr. Cindy Siegmund not the Champion editorial board or million, President Clinton's nine-day months of 1999. Ofcourse.no other First his traveling under $5 million per day. Liberty University. Editor in Chief Chris Edwards All material submitted becomes the Assistant Editor Jessica Miller property of the Champion. The Who do you want to see in Champion reserves the right to SECTION EDITORS accept, reject or edit any letter Opinion Bill Murray received - according to the Cham- concert at Liberty? Life! Scott Romanoski pj0n stylebook, taste and the Liberty Sports Doue Stewart University mission statement. "Petra, because I like "FFH, for their "Steven Curtis Asst Sports Brooke Herrmann send letters to: Liberty Champion, the old school!" harmonies" Chapman, because I Liberty University, Box 20000, Lynch- want to hear his Speechless tour." COPY burg, VA 24506 or drop off in DeMoss Copy Editor Melinda Fleming Hall 110. -Mike Kunzinger, Sr. Marc Ivey, Soph. —Travis Yorgey, Soph. PHOTOGRAPHY Richmond, Va. Atlanta, Ga. AUentown, Pa. Editor Matt Hjembo Member'of Associated"'"' Asst Editor John Fisher Collegiate Press since 1989; All- "PFR, because they "All Star United, next are my favorite to the Newsboys...they 9 RESEARCH/DISTRIBUTIW XTs" W^" * "^ ^ band." put on a good show." Manager Scott Romanoski m^^ _ Best Ail-Around, Asso J»MJ ADVERTISING elation of Christian ^Ij^ Elizabeth Aleshlre, Production Manager Elaine Pecore Collegiate Media —Jenny Schmidt, Sr. Jr. Bralnerd, Minn. Asst. Production Anthony Homer 1997-1998 Savannah, Ga. Photos by Jessica Peterson MARCH 28, 2000 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page 9 LIBERTY U. 2000 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Softball finishes 3rd in Sports Plus Tourney George Mason took the lead when catcher ed In the first inning to score Jones and By Leneta Lawfcig, reporter Dee Dee Fox hit a solo home run In the top of Wyrlck, and record her eighth home run of the fifth and right fielder Linda Young tallied the season. LU lost the second game 2-0. Afler splitting a pair of games on another solo homer In the top of the sixth "We didn't make quality swings at the Wednesday against Longwood College, the inning togiv e the Patriots their first lead. plate," head coach Paul Wetmore said. They Lady Flames traveled to Chesterfield, Va. this George Mason put the nails In the coffin by had a great pitcher and we couldn't adjust" past weekend to participate In the Sports Plus scoring two runs on a single. On the offense, freshman Allison Terry Tournament The loss toGeorg e Mason gained Liberty a scored the tying run on an RBI single by In the semifinals on Saturday, Liberty (20- spot in the consolation game against West Jones. But the Lancers regained the lead to 14) fell to George Mason (13-14) by a score of Chester. In the matchup, the Lady Flames claim the 4-3 victory. 5-3. LU defeated West Chester In the consola­ pounded the Golden Rams. LU beat up on "Overall, Leslie pitched well enough to win tion game 10-1 to assure third-place In the Westchester 10-1. and we didn't give her the support that she tournament NOVEMB Freshman Cheryl Wyrlck and Cslder were deserved," Wetmore said. In the first inning of the game against named to the all-tournament team. LU will host UNC Greensboro on March 28 George Mason, Liberty Junior Meredith In Wednesday's doubleheader against the before traveling to Virginia Tech to participate fleston Southern Hollyfleld drove In Juniors Lisa Jones and Longwood Lancers, the Lady Flames pulled off in the Hudson-Hokle classic from March 31 to ppalachian State Amy Cslder to Jump out to a 2-0 lead. a 5-3 victory In game one. Hollyfleld connect­ April 2.

...M Coaches: Liberty tennis wins 1st match of year against N.C. A&T By Tarant Judge, reporter first win of the 2000 campaign. At Millls Court on Saturday the average win of four matches to Continued from page 12 the Green Bay Packers, the New LU recorded its only victories High Point University men's ten­ none. York Giants of the NFL and with The Liberty tennis team came in doubles with Bruno Coelho nis team earned its third confer­ According to coach Hubbard, "Pete will be able to bring to Rhein Fire and the Berlin Thun­ away with one win out of its and Ricardo Shlmozakl teaming ence win and its third overall as his team has the potential to our staff some of the things he der of the NFL Europe. three matches last week. up for the victory. It dropped visiting Liberty, 6-1. win and will do so If they con­ has been through here at Liberty, Karcher chose Frank Rocco as The Flames endured Big "I believe that Rlchardo has a In singles, Shinozaki was vic­ tinue to gel as a team. as well as a knowledge of some of his wide receivers and quarter­ South losses to Winthrop and shot to be the best freshman In torious over Jacob Wlndange in "Every individual being the our opponents," Karcher said. backs coach. Rocco quarter- fell to High Point on Friday. The the conference," coach Larry a thrilling match, 7-6, 6-2. The best in their match proved that Former James Madison defen­ backed the Penn State Nittany Flames claimed their first win Hubbard said. win evens Shlnozakl's record to we were to over match. I believe sive linebacker, defensive line Lions to a Liberty Bowl victory on Saturday against North In the singles matches, 3-3 In conference play. that any given day we can win," coach Benard Clark will coach overTulane In 1979, and spent Carolina A&T In straight sets. Anthony Fleming came up short All of the players cruised Hubbard said. the linebackers. Clark was a the last nine years as the head The win gave the Flames their to Carlos Hadad 7-4 and 6-4. through their matches with an member of the University of coach and athletic director at Miami's 1987 and 1989 national AAAA Shaler High School in Pitts­ championship teams and was burgh, Pa. Rocco posted a 48-26- ^^^^^^^~" chosen as the 1989 Orange Bowl 1 record at Shaler. MVP, while also being named to Former Liberty linebacker the Ail-American team as a mid­ Jesse Riley will coach the run­ Sunshine Tanning dle linebacker. ning backs. Riley was an Ail- As well as being Karcher's American here in 1998. WJiere right-hand man, Bob Lord will Karcher will take on his sec­ coach the offensive line. Lord has ond goal starting Sept. 2 against the sun Slffl^^offee: coached with the Chicago Bears, East Tennessee State University. is always inin g arft Shaved Ice, Espresso, Latte 1 Month Unlimited $39.99 I Cappuccino, or St§kiner. 1 DT 2 Months Unlimited $70.00 I ^ "%Mot att*tt youryour {Junior/'Senior{Junior/'pernor needs.needs.* (Limftl coupon per visit. Expires 4/5/00) • V .* 1 i (10% Discount for L.U. Students)

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Women: BSC Tourney moves to Roanoke for '01-'02 Continued from page 12 Radford's bid was combined games were scarce, and many ByTmi Holland, reporter with the city of Roanoke, and so fans from schools like Liberty But, the Lady Flames had no they will be the official host and Radford, were hot able to answer for the the quickness and On March 6, the Big South The Roanoke civic Center attend because of the distance. shooting touch of LSU, especially Conference announced that seats about 8,600 people, and When the tournament was held In the second half. Roanoke had been selected as has hosted a Division 1 basket­ at the vines Center, the atten­ "I thought we played one good the host for both the men and ball tournament once before. In dance was at Its highest level. half," LU coach Carey Green said. women's 2001 and 2002 bas­ 1991, it played host to the According toLibert y Athletic "In the second half, obviously we ketball tournament. The tour­ Metro Conference Tournament Director Kim Graham. LU offi­ couldn't match the offensive Inten­ naments will be held In the "We are excited to be taking cials placed a generous bid but sity LSU had. It's hard to win Roanoke Civic Center, where the Big South Championship to It wasn't quite enough. when you give up 48 points (In the the LU hockey team also plays Roanoke for 2001 and 2002. "We put up A number that second half)." the majority of Its games. The Roanoke Valley has a lot to we thought had a chance to get Wllkerson played all 40 minutes For the past two seasons, offer the student-athletes of the us the tournament," Graham of her final game, and led the Lady the Big South Tournament has Big South, our member Institu­ said. Flames (23-8) with 16 points. been held In Ashevllle, N.C. at tions and fans," Big South Though not oh Liberty's Klsseleva added 13 points, the the Ashevllle Civic Center. Prior Commissioner Kyle Kallander campus, the conference moving only other LU player in double fig­ to that, It was held In the Vines said. back toCentra l Virginia, should ures. Center. By moving the tournament make it muchmore accessible Klsseleva said that while she Four schools vied for the bid to Roanoke, the conference to LU fens. was disappointed with the loss to host the tournament Includ­ should see a dramatic rise In The dates for next year's and the end of her college career, ing Liberty, UNC-Ashevllle, the overall attendance.. tournaments have not yet been the team has to move forward. Wirtthrop and Radford. In Ashevllle, crowds for the released. "I'm Just thankful to God that we had a great four years ... and every year ... we came closer. And we really believed that we could win this game," Kisseleva said. "We really believed that if we could play our hardest we could WAREHOUSE go out there and take another step that we haven't taken before as three seniors. For whatever rea­ JOHN FISHER son, it didn't happen tonight It's "TAKE IT, TAKE fT, TAKE FT TO THE HOOP" — Junior Irene Sloof dribbles hard, but you Just have to move SALE to the baseline during the NCAA tourney game against LSU. on." March 29 - March 31 Baseball: Come check out our Continued from page 12 10:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. Thrown Into extra innings, LU's eautiful Apartments bullpen gave up two runs and the • On bus line •Huge floor plan Flames couldn't pull ahead in the •2 full bathrooms •Balcony tenth. April 1 •All appliances •Walk-in closets Monahan was comfortable at home, hitting a homer to earn the • Dining room *2 & 3 bedrooms 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. only run when the Flames visited • starting at $400 Atlanta. The Flames fell 6-1 to Geor­ gia Tech. Closing out the bloody bat­ Windsor Terrace tle was Dan Valentin with two strike­ APARTMENTS Fashions from the pages of the outs. 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Golf: Track competes in Florida Continued from page 12 By Michael Dujon and DougStewart 14.78 seconds and James John­ Brannan Duncan and Mike LU then participated in the son placed third in the high Decker set the school record Treasure Coast Classic at the The Liberty University track PGA Country Club in Port St. Jump with a height of 6-10 3/4. posting a time of 1:24.66 In the Lucie, Fla. and field team continued to Williams finished third overall in 4x200-meter relay. Shirfer, Pol­ The Flames shot a final make its way through its indoor the women's 100-meter hurdles lard, Christina Schleslnger and round 302 to secure a first- schedule as it traveled for two with a time of 14:50. Seymour also broke the school place finish at the 54-hole meets in Conway, S.C. and Tal­ Liberty then showed off its record with a time of 1:49.39 for event. Liberty Inched by the lahassee, Fla. over spring break. talents at the Florida State the women's team. 30th-ranked Notre Dame In the Spring Break Classic on Relays on March 15-18 at the According to head coach Fighting Irish by seven March 10 and 11, Liberty com­ Mike Long Track in Tallahassee, Brant Tolsma, the women's team strokes. peted in the meet hosted by Big Fla. Liberty, finished the tourney showed promise and the team as South Conference opponent with a total score of (302-307- The highly competitive meet a whole Is ahead of schedule. 302). The win was LU's first In Coastal Carolina at the CCU brought a total of 1,000 athletes "The girls ran well at Florida over three seasons. Track and Field Complex. to the four-day event from over State University, and we feel that The Flames continued their The Flames took five first 50 colleges and track clubs from they will continue running well. . spring schedule at the Pirate place finishes at the meet, as around the nation. Overall we have had a good start Spring Intercollegiate. well as two second place fin­ Liberty's women's sprint med­ to the season and are very Hill (72-71-71) led the ishes. Liberty's Ken Howell won ley relay team of Janelle Shiffer, excited about the things to come Flames to the fourth place fin­ the men's pole vault, with a Panthera Seymour, Kodl Pollard with outdoor meets right around ish as he finished in fifth mark of 16 feet. Andrea Wildrick and Heather Sagan highlighted the corner," Tolsma said. place overall. and Elisabeth Robertson tied for The Flames will return to the LU showing with a time of On an individual note, Decker the links on April 3-4 when the first in the women's pole 4:01 assuring a first-place fin­ became the first Indoor Track they travel to Westover, Md., vault with a height of 12 feet. ish. Wildrick finished first once and Field All-Amerlcan and the to compete in the Towson Chad Wilson won the men's long again in the pole vault by clear­ program's seventh Ail-American

is SCHOPER University Invitational. The jump with a mark of 23-11. Lib­ ing a height of 12-2. overall at the 2000 NCAA Indoor two-day 54-hole event will be erty's Nick Anderson placed sec­ YOU THE MAN — Junior Yong Joo paced Liberty's golf team over Both the men and women's National Championships held or played on the Great Hope Golf ond in the event after being distance medley teams took sec­ the campus of the Arkansas Uni­ Spring break with bis first individual victory. Course. inched out by the opposition. ond place, with times of 10:10 versity. Liberty's Kylene Helman fin­ and 11:53, respectively. Dan Orr The Junior posted a time of ished first in the javelin with a anchored the men's team fol­ 46:59 in the 400-meter to finish mark of 137-6 which set a lowed by John Khan, Bruno Far- tenth in the heat. school record. Robin Williams rington and Chris Polukis. The LU track team will now Handy named Player of the Year won the women's long jump with Sagan guided the way for the prepare for the Raleigh Relays in a mark of 18-31 /4 rounding out women followed by Rebecca Par­ Raleigh, N.C. on March 31 - ^Richard Annstn)ng& DougStewart well. The latter played a major part as a child? What do you expect the Flames' first-place finishers. sons, Jaquay Reid and Amy April 1. Liberty will also compete In Handy being named the 99-00 from a child who so loves the Howell finished second in the Teer. in the Lynchburg College Invita­ For the past four seasons, the Atlantic Coast Conference Hockey game that his parents have to 110-meter hurdles with a time of Chad Wilson, Jeremy Wagner, tional on April 1. hockey team has depended on sev­ League Player of the Year. bribe him with five minutes of eral players that have been able to "It was a total shock to me," hockey for five minutes of study­ push the program to the highest Handy said. ing? level possible. The award marked the first time "I think hockey encourages One of the names that have that the Player of the Year honor guys to take ownership for them­ been a mainstay on the ice for the was awarded to a Liberty player. selves. It develops responsibility, •Your own e-commerce business? self-discipline and character," Flames is senior leader Kirk The four-year starter led the Hall's Auto along with your very own Web site! Handy. team in points scored this sea­ Handy said. Handy, the assistant captain of son. Assistant coach Armand Repair To become a Nest Family, com distributor of the 99-00 LU squad learned the "I feel that it is my responsibili­ McGibbon described Handy as great products, visit our Web site, or call basics of hockey at a young age. ty to bridge the gap between having a "great positive attitude" 1-800-428-4172. A small investment promises The Toronto native took his first coaches and players. Personally, and added that the Player of the you access to technology, internet skills, and skating lessons at three years of first and foremost I had to be a Year award was in order. age. good leader, on and off of the ice," Now, with graduation around Handy said. the corner, Handy is preparing Handy skated his team to a solid www.nestfamily.com/college season this year by displaying the But what do you expect of a for his future and feels that leadership qualities that he is player whose dad straps on the Liberty will continue to be a known for and putting up some equipment and let him fire off major part of his life. impressive individual statistics as shot after shot In the basement

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BASEBALL SOFTBALL Champion • 3/29atODU, 5 • 3/31-4/2 Hudson Hokie • 4/4 UNCG at LU, 3 Classic at Blacksburg, Va. • 4/3atN.C.A&T, 3 TENNIS • 4/4UVa.atLU,2 • 3/30 Campbell at LU, 2:30 • 4/1 at Elon, 1 TRACK & FIELD • 3/31-4/1 Raleigh Relays at GOLF Raleigh, N.C. • 4/3-4 Towson Classic at • 4/1 Lynchburg Invitational Towson, Mrl. at Lynchburg, 10 ortMARCH 28, 2000 • sPAGE 1 2 Lady Flames fall in NCAA's half. It seemed like the right chance, By Chris Edwards, editor in chief and Wllkerson said the team was hopeful In the locker room. BATON ROUGE, La. — Guard "We had a very positive attitude Sharon Wllkerson had been there going into halftime. We knew there before. Close at the half. A chance were things we needed to change. to win. The opportunity for the Big We knew there were things we need­ Three — Elena Kisseleva, Sarah ed to do differently. We just let Farley and Wllkerson — to take things slip away In the second half," another step for the Lady Flames Wllkerson said. dougstewart basketball program. Indeed, LSU rode a 66 percent Last year, the Lady Flames were shooting performance — coupled down only five, 29-24, to Georgia at with 25 percent shooting by Liberty the half of their Women's NCAA Igotzdafeva — in the second half to close out a Tournament first round game. It 77-54 victory over the Lady Flames was a 73-52 loss to the Lady Well, we're right in the middle of at the Pete Maravlch Assembly Bulldogs, a game that LU kept with­ the Big Dance, March Madness, Center In front of a crowd of 1,706. TourneyTlme, Bracketville, or any in reach until the final minutes of It was supposed to be the best other nickname you have for it the second half. match up of the four NCAA appear­ "It" being the NCAA Basketball This year, the target was the No. 3 ances for LU. The Lady Flames were Tournament, which in my opinion is LSU Lady Tigers, another close to LSU In height. JOHN FISHER one of the most exciting two weeks in Southeastern Conference foe. No. 14 allofsports. LU trailed by only one, 29-28, at the CANT TOUCH THIS — Guard Sarah Farley drives to the basket during the first round of Please see WOMEN, page 10 Yearin and year out we fill out our the NCAA tournament. The Lady Flames played LSU on March 17 in Baton Rouge, La. brackets in hopes of winning the end­ less prizes that await a nearperfect bracket selection. As everyone kiwws there is almost Liberty golf always a Cinderella story type team that comes out of nowhere to Baseball ups record advance through the tournament and fit into the glass slippers. team swings Last year it was the Gonzaga Bull­ By Brooke Herrmann, assL sports ed. dogs who were only °ne win sway from a Final Four appearance. Before The Flames couldn't have into spring that it was Valpo's Sweet Sixteen sur­ wanted this game more after losing prise, Coppln St. upsetting S. Car­ to No. 22 ranked Wake Forest In olina and then Santa Clara over Ari­ Raleigh. OnThursday, Liberty took season zona that left die-hard farts asking. its revenge on Wake Forest, 7-5. What? Who? How? In the seventh Trey Miller dou­ Well, this year has been abltdif­ bled, followed by Jay Sullenger's By Jon Farel, reporter ferent Aside from Pepperdine's first sacrifice to advance Miller to third. round shelling of Indiana arid Gon- Joey Monahan reached on an error The Liberty University golf team teed-off Its spring zaga's two-win run and its Sweet Six­ to drive Miller into score the win­ season with a successful trip toFlorid a during spring teen appearance, It was the middle ning run against the Demon Dea­ break. seeds that have reigned supreme con's. The Flames started off the busy week with the throughout this year*s tournament Liberty led off the first with Mon- Florida A&M Springtime Invitational in Tallahassee, Teams such as Wisconsin and North ahan's, Larry York's and Keith But­ Fla. Liberty was at the head of the pack throughout Carolina, who locked into the Final ler's single to earn the first of seven most of the tournament, but fell out of contention Four spots have assumed the role of runs In the game. during the final round of competition. The Flames fin­ the darkhorse. But I amabit reluc­ In the third Liberty concreted its ished seventh out of 17 teams in the tournament tant to call these two teams a Cin­ lead with Jim CllntonV two run- Florida A&M, the tournament host, won the tourna­ derella story. homer. WakeForest answered with ment. First off, the two play in the best two runs in the topo f the fourth to Liberty then competed in the Embry-Rlddle Spring conferences in the nation, With Wis­ lie the game 3-3. MICHELLE WARNER Classic at Daytona Beach Golf Club for a two-day, 36- consin toth e BIgTen and UNC in the York started an active fifth "BEAT IT OUT1' — Trey Miller leaps to first base at Thursday's home game hole event. The Flames rode the sparkling play of No. ACC. With two teams in the Final Inning with a single to left field fol­ against No. 22 ranked Wake Forest University. Miller came up just short. 1 player Yong Joo to an Impressive second place fin­ Four from the BIgTen conference, It lowed by Clinton's double to left ish in the 26-team tournament with a total score of Is apparent tom e that It all mirrors Steve Baker stepped up to hit a the leading run with aSAC fly to Butler. 598. back toth e regular season. double also to left field. Liberty left left'.- Liberty's pitching staff was as Joo caught fire on the Indigo Lakes and Daytona The fact that Wisconsin is in the the Inning up 6-4. Shutting down theTrlbev/as hot as the sunburns on spring Municipal Golf Courses and finished in firstplac e Final Four and finished 8-8 in confer­ Jason Sultt pitched seven and Liberty's bullpen combination of breakers. Brian Adams started the individually for his first collegiate victory, firing a four- ence play is another testament to the two-thirds innings, allowing four Rich Harrel and Josh Brey who weekend off with his first complete under par two-day total of 140. Joo was tied with SL depth of the BIgTen, It goes to show runs and three walks while striking earned his fifthsave . game allowing two earned runs on John's Andrew Svobada alter both golfers recorded that parity Is alive and well In college out four earning his second win. "Oh yeah, I'm definitely in a eight hits while striking out four. three-under par rounds of 69 on the first day of hoops. On Wednesday the Flames slid groove now," Brey said. Rich Harrel threw four and one- action. UNC hasjus t come together at the by William and Mary, 3-2. Fresh­ "They've beaten' us the last three thirds innings forrelie f in the sec-. However, the junior Joo was able to build a three- perfect time of the year. That is what man Keith Butler continued to times. SoweVe owed these guys," ond game for the win, while Brey shot cushion between the Red Storm's leading scorer championship teams do and that Is prove himself worthy, as he earned coach Pastors said. recorded yet another save. with a final round of one-under par on the 6,338-yard what makes the NCAA so great the the game winning RBI for the And while the rest of us were lay­ Closing out the HPU series was Daytona Municipal Golf Course. feet that everybody has a chance Flames. Butler leads the team ing out over Spring Break, the Sultt who took the win after no-hit­ St. John's blew away the opposition and finished once your in. offensive^ with a .449 batting aver­ Flames were playing outof every ting the Panther's through four with a 13-over par two day total of 589 (293-296). The Don't get me wrong, what these age and three home runs. stadium in the south, LU started innings and striking out seven. Flames fell Just nine strokes of the pace with a team teams have done is truly remarkable. Liberty jumped ahead in the its road trip sweeping High Point, 5- No. 11 ranked Auburn gave LU total of 598 (302-296). I'm not a UNC Ian, but 1 am happy game with a 2-0 lead In the first 4,8-6, and 10-6. a run for Its money March 14 as LU Liberty's Allen Hill gave major support to the LU for Bill Gutheridge, who has heard Butter singled to left advancing Home runs were as common to felljust short In the tenth, 6-5. LU cause by posting a two-under par 70 on the final day nothing but complaints since taking York to second who reached firsto n the Flames as the free t-sbirts they led Auburn 5-3 going into the ninth to finish tied for 19th overall. The Flames also over for Dean Smith four years ago. a walk. Scottie Scott advanced his gave out on the beaches over break- but couldn't hold onto the lead. received consistent numbers from James Yoo 76-78- His team's 18-13 record sent UNC teammates and earned an RBI with Ripping them out were Kelly 154 and Todd Humrichoser 76-80. faithfuls reeling. a single to center. Baker brought in Knouse with two, Monahan, and Please see BASEBALL, page 10

But he has overcome the critics •:*:*-:-:<*:-x-:-:-:-:->:*:w^ .... and Is steering the National Champi­ onship dead in the eyes. With only four teams left and three games to play, It's down to Wis­ consin vs. MSU and Florida vs. UNC. LU football announces new staff members The 2000 tournament has been a physical, slow-tempoed and without By DJ Jordan, reporter would fulfill his promises. As an have worked against each other. off games. high scoring outbursts. However, offensive coordinator for the I have gained respect for him "Ron is well known around sound fundamentals and Oat-out New head coach Ken Karcher Rhein Fire, of the NFL Europe, through competing against one the country as an over- well-played basketball have been the made a huge stride toward Karcher was very successful. another," Karcher said. achiever—playing in the pros for theme this year. accomplishing his goals with the His offense lead the league In "He will bring an aggressive nine years on the defensive line Now for my picks. I'm going to additions of fivene w faces every offensive statistic. nature toou r defense and is and as an All-American at LSU," slick with MSU as my champion as 1 within the coaching staff. Although he dominated the committed to being a Christian Karcher said. did from the start Wisconsin's Karcher promised two things league, there was one defensive role model for young people." Coach Pete Sundhelm Is the defense will make things wteresUng when he was hired in February. mind that gave him fits. Karcher added more experi­ only coach who Karcher kept but Mateen Cleaves and company He claimed that the LU football That defensive mind, was one ence toth e staff by hiring Ron from last season's staff. will be toomuc h to handle, I'm going team under his leadership of the first coaches that Karcher Estay, the 12-year defensive Karcher's main reason for keep­ with Florida team from the East would mature as Christian men went alter toJoi n his new staff. coordinator from NA1A member ing Sundhelm is his genuine MSU versus Flortdu will be a great and also challenge for the divi­ Dennis Danlelson will be the KEN KARCHER Evangel University of Spring­ reputation. final, but MSU will pull It out In the sion I - AA championship. defensive coordinator after seven seasons with Liberty's field, Mo. "I have heard great things end 73-69. Karcher said that when look­ spending the past fiveyear s in homecoming opponent, Estay helped guide the Cru­ about Pete from day one. No matter who wins, the tourna­ ing for potential staff he looked the NFL Europe league. Wlngate. saders to conference champi ment has lived up toIt s bJJUngonce for men of God as well as suc­ Among Danlelson's 16 years "Dennis and 1 have not onshlps in 1993 and 1997 as again this season. cessful resumes on the fieldwh o at the college level, he spent worked together before, but we well as tonumerou s NA1A play­ Please see COACHES, page 9