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05-01-01 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 18, Issue 22)

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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 2000 -- 2001 by an authorized administrator of Scholars Crossing. For more information, please contact [email protected]. BERTY UNIVERSITY • LYNCHBURG VA - VOL. 18, NO. 22 ioTUESDAYn, MAY 1 , 2001 INSIDE Students participate in 5K run By Rachel Coleman, reporter runners ran by. Most congregated near the start/fin­ • HATS OFF GRADS: Graduates, ish line or the Vines Center where Zack's Phat Mom look here for all of your com­ Almost 200 students turned out Friday, April 27 to (formerly known as the Tidalwave band) were playing mencement and baccalaureate take part in the first Midnight 5K run held at Liberty "It was neat to see all different people running, no Informa­ University. The event was sponsored by SGA's class matter what shape they were in. They ran, they fin­ tion. Make officers council. ished and they had fun. I had fun cheering them sure you "We wanted something that a lot of people enjoy, and on...good Job Mikel" freshman Kamie Pagano said. know the students like activities that break curfew. We also "Itwasalotoffun. I haven't run in over two years, where to thought they would have fun and enjoy the praise and but I did a lot better than I thought I would," sopho­ be and worship," Tim Bragg, freshman class president, said. more Bradford Garrigues said. when. See The late night activity began at 12:45 a.m., with the All participants in the event received T-shirts from page 6. event staff in place at various points along the course. SGA and coupons to Dick's Sporting Goods or The course ran over the entire campus, beginning and Fazoli's. ending at the guard shack. Brent Neiter, Darrell Wargo and J. Anthony • FLAMES FLY: Liberty's track "I liked the scooter showing us where we were sup­ DeCarlo were awarded the first, second and third and field team broke some posed to go," Isaac Rattin, who placed fourth, said. "I place prizes for the men, and Stephanie Parker, Mary ALICIA HOFFMAN records and had lots of fun at thought it was well organized." Justice and Megan Mayak placed first, second and READY, SET, GO — The runners take off at Friday's Midnight the Penn As students ran the course, a motorcycle led the way third for the women. 5K run. Almost 200 runners participated in the event at Relays. through the course. Event staff members were placed The first place winners received $75, a quarter of the 12:45 a.m. Winners received prizes provided by local busi- They were throughout the course to direct those students who money brought in by the registration fee, free items nesses. able to per­ were farther behind. from Papa John's, TCBY, Putt-Putt and Fazoli's, as well form In Students came out to cheer and encourage the run­ as coupons to Dick's Sporting Goods. front of Bill ners, sitting at various points along the course as the Please see 5K RUN, page 2 Cosby and watch MHnMmmm •MMMiMMNnMnMwnn Michael Johnson run. See LU bands pages 10 and 12. New businesses pop up • MACHO MAN: Chris Price tells battle for all the men at Liberty what a By Lee Ann Livesay, real man should act like. For the asst. news editor dos and don'ts of being a manly the prize man, see page 3. Signs of construc­ tion are everywhere, By Tim Asimos, reporter both on Liberty Moun­ tain and around it Liberty University's Student Life held its Wherever students go, first Battle of the Bands Saturday night in the new businesses seem Schilling Center. More than 300 students to be poppingjjp. attended the battle, paying a cover charge of 0U1& ' While construction $2. The contest consisted of 12 bands per­ may cause minor has­ forming original material ranging from sles and look bad for a acoustic guitar to punk rock with $500 being • TUESDAY time, In the end, it the grand prize. Partly cloudy. results in more All of the bands were made up of Liberty High 80, Low 56. choices and greater University students and were selected from an availability of services. audition held by Student Life earlier in the Construction around month. • WEDNESDAY Liberty has meant For the battle, each band had eight minutes Partly cloudy. more Jobs, more to perform its music and was judged by a High 81, Low 57. restaurants, more panel of five judges. The panel included SGA shops and a few more President Roy Simmons, Dean of Student Life things to do. Jeff Boyer, 90.9 DJ Newlin Parker, Spirit FM Over the course of DJ Dave Walls and Vice President of Student •THURSDAY the 2000-2001 school Affairs Mark Hine. The bands were judged on Partly cloudy. vear, students have ALICIA HOFFMAN lyrics, artistry, creativity, stage and perform­ High 81, Low 58. seen the addition of COME AND D1NE — Construction takes place behind the brand new Ruby Tuesdays, which is just one ance qualities such as sound. Target, Dick's Sporting of the many businesses that are increasing the number of choices in local dining and shopping. The master of ceremonies of the evening Goods, Best Buy, was Student Life Activities Coordinator Jeff • FRIDAY Barnes & Nobles with a Starbucks Bill MacDonald, who is with the adjacent to it Paul. Nic Carver from Student Life interviewed Partly cloudy. inside, O'Charley's, Cracker Barrel, Lynchburg City Department of Plan­ Tolley also said that there would be each band after they performed. The bands High 82, Low 56. Ruby Tuesdays, Golden Corral, Super ning and Development, said that plans several new restaurants including were asked questions concerning their music 8 Motel, Sleep Inn, PetSmart and oth­ for a Logan's Roadhouse are in the Macado's will be built next to Hardee's and its origins. • SATURDAY ers. works. Logan's Roadhouse will be on Candlers Mountain Road. This was a new experience for LU, and the Partly cloudy. During the summer, construction built on the corner of Wards Ferry Macado's is a medium-priced restau­ first time that such a wide variety of music was High 79, Low 52. will continue around Liberty, bringing Road, next to O'Charley's. Logan's rant like T.G.I. Friday's. showcased to the student body. Vince Miriello, new stores to Wards Crossing on Roadhouse is a medium-to-high priced Christine Hull, ajunlor business a sophomore, said, "It was great to hear some Wards Road and to University Boule­ steakhouse, similar to Sagebrush or major, Is excited about the new restau­ music other than the praise and worship style vard. According to Arthur Tolley, the Texas Steakhouse. rants and stores that are coming to that we hear far too often. I was excited to hear Zoning Administrator for the city of MacDonald also said a Michael's is Lynchburg. "It's a sign that Lynch­ some good ol' rock-n-roll for a change." Lynchburg, students will see all kinds being built beside Dick's In the Wards burg is getting bigger. That means "Student Life did a good job of picking out a of new businesses when they return Crossing Shopping Center. Tolley said more jobs for us when we graduate if wide variety of music. We didn't just hear one for the fall semester. Because some that a Rack Room Shoes was being we plan on staying around in Lynch­ style all night but a whole bunch of different ABOUT businesses have not yet officially built in Wards Crossing as well. burg," Hull said. types of bands," freshman Clifford Micelli said. • SPRING CONCERT: The Liberty released whether they are coming to Also being built on Wards Road is a Hull is also excited because of the The crowd, though smaller than the general University Chorale is presenting Lynchburg, their names are kept confi­ new Gateway Plaza. This will be built coffeehouse crowd, seemed to enjoy the evening. a Spring Concert in the Pate dential, until they issue a press on Wards Road across from Lana Chapel at Thomas Road Baptist release. Avenue. Other retail shops will be built Please see BUSINESSES, page 3 Church, Thursday, May 3, 2001 MniiTumiHIIIi,nii«li>< "nar'lUm'raiKii'' l"*''"i NwlliiU'illiMHIIKHIIH In i IHMIW Please see BANDS, page 2 at 7:30 p.m.

• WOMEN'S ICE HOCKEY: The Lady Flames will be playing the Roanoke Valley Vixens Friday, Summer mission trip planned to Guatemala May 4,2001 at 11:15 p.m. Tickets are $3. For more Info By Megan Price, reporter istry or academic teams. LUSSI what Carroll remembers most. "My "On all of these trips it is my desire call 582-2131. serves as a ministry opportunity for greatest desire was that the people see that young people go to Latin America, Dr. David Towles, Spanish profes­ the students as well as providing an Christ through my actions," Carroll bring their bodies back but leave their • ETIQUETTE WORKSHOP: The sor and director of Liberty University intense approach to learning the said. hearts," Towles said. Career Center Is holding a Summer Spanish Institute (LUSSI), Spanish language. Carroll is only one of many stu­ Towles is working on a program Business Etiquette Workshop along with 30 other individuals from The learning technique that is dents who have left a lasting impact that would allow students to stay in Tuesday, May 1, 2001 at 3 p.m. Liberty will leave for a month of learn­ being used at the Institute is both on Latin America as a result of the Guatemala for six months and return In DH 114. Mrs. Judy George ing and ministering in Guatemala original and effective. "The students short-term missions trip. with credit hours in Spanish and will be speaking on etiquette beginning May 19. are going to learn the Spanish lan­ There are two Liberty graduates other subject areas, such as missions. when interviews are conducted This will be the third annual sum­ guage through Spanish evangelism," that are currently teaching English "It is on the field that we are really over lunch or dinner. mer trip that Towles will be leading to Towles said. and computer skills at an orphanage going to do the job," Towles said. Latin America. Senior Christy Carroll has been on in Guatemala. For more information about LUSSI, • PAYMENT DEADLINE: The dead The Spanish professor has taken Irips to Honduras, Chile and When Towles originally planned the visit its Web site at line for making payment almost a dozen trips to Spanish- Guatemala with Towles. She said the outreach to Latin America, he did so www.liberty.edu/ssi or e-mail Towles arrangements for Fall semester speaking countries over the past eight trips were instrumental in her deci­ hoping that it would allow LU stu­ at [email protected]. is Tuesday, May 1, 2001. years. sion to go into full-time missions dents to help make a ence in the Students who arrive in Guatemala work, but the relationships she made lives of the Guatemalans they commit this May will be part of medical, min­ with the people in Latin America are nicated with. Page 2, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION MAY 1, 2001 LU's Modem Fire destroys parts of Longwood College

By Chris Sheppard, news editor many of the academic departments and Day Hero faculty offices, sustained fire, smoke Fire broke out in Longwood College's historic and water damage. Plans are being Rotunda and the Ruffner and Grainger Hall made to accommodate the departments April's Award Recipient, complexes April 24. There were no injuries and offices In other areas of the campus James Pickering reported, but 400 students were evacuated and town. from the complexes and surrounding dormito­ The fire started at approximately 9 ELIZABETH STURCH ries. The cause of the firei s still unknown. p.m. on Tuesday. Longwood freshman By MariciWHanre, reporter he ought to see Jerry Falwell If he Longwood, a former athletic rival of Liberty, Vanessa Coates was studying in the were ever In Virginia. That was In had been renovating the historic Rotunda for library when she heard of the fire.A s Every month, LU proclaims a the summer of 1974, and he's the past year. The Rotunda, which was built In Coates was walking back to her dorm, faculty member to be a Modern been here ever since. "It's been a 1880, was completely destroyed. Longwood she saw spirals of smoke coming from was founded in 1839 as the Farmvtlle Female the direction of her dorm. Day Hero— "a low profile Individ­ great experience to be here and to PHOTO PROVIDED Seminary and had many old buildings that ual making a big Impact for the see the ministry grow," Pickering That lire was out of control for a ROTUNDA IN FLAMES — Firemen from 11 local fire kingdom." Professor James Pick­ were made of wood. while," Coates said. "You could hear the said. companies fought the fire at Longwood College. ering, communications professor, Pickering believes In using "The bottom line is that we have lost a very windows explode out" received the fourth Modern Day plenty of practical experience In Important historic landmark on our campus— Coates watched the fire from the dining hall A press release posted on the school's Web Hero Award Wednesday, April 25 teaching. "My philosophy Is to get one that people connect to emotionally, and where students had been evacuated to. Eleven site stated that classes have been canceled for In convocation. the students to get hands on expe­ that saddens many, many people," College fire companies and over 175 firefightersworke d the rest of the semester and final exams will Pickering was given the award rience ...We can lecture until we're President Patricia P. Cormier said on the to control the fire,accordin g to Farmvllle Fire not be given. Students' final grades will be because of his "phenomenal blue In the face, but the students school's Web site. Department Chief Tim McKay. based on their work already done. All stu­ teaching ability," Brown said. need to get practice during class Ruffner Hall suffered heavy damage. The Students whose dorms were thought dam­ dents were to leave campus by noon on Sat­ Pickering has been teaching time." Pickering likes that LLTs residence halls that were connected to Ruffner aged by the fire slept in the gym and in their urday, April 28 for the campus will close. broadcasting at LU since 1974. communications program gives suffered from smoke and water damage. Stu­ friends' dorms. Fellow students also collected Plans for commencement and summer school "His passlon...ls training stu­ students real life experience— dents have not been told when they will be able food and clothing for their displaced class­ sessions will continue and classes will begin dents," Brown said. they get practice directing, filming to enter their dorms and claim their belongings. mates. "It's the whole campus helping out the as scheduled in the Fall semester. Pickering grew up In Long and writing. The Grainger Hall complex, which housed whole campus," Coates said. Island, N.Y. "I am a New Yorker "Part of my testimony toth e who works In Virginia," Pickering students Is Proverbs 29:18... said. He was educated and began Where there Is no vision, the peo­ his teaching career In New York, ple will perish,"' Pickering said. teaching third grade near Albany. "Communications Is a very 5K: Success Bands: Schilling Rocked "While I was at the elementary competitive field,"Pickerin g said. school, one of the teachers Invited He tellshi s students that while Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 have another Battle of the me to a Word of Life rally. It was they must depend on God to pro­ Bands in the future and consid­ there thatIgotsaved,"Plckerlng vide a position for them In the Second place finishers received a After all 12 acts had per­ ered Saturday night's debut to said. career he calls them to, they also YMCA T-shirt, water bottle, three formed, the judges tallied up be a success. Following this decision, Picker­ have to go out and look for that month membership to the YMCA, the scores of each band and "Good crowd, good gig, good ing quit teaching tostud y at Word position. ticket toBul l Bucking at Boonsboro determined the winner of this time," Garet Robinson, drum­ of life Bible Institute. "When I got Pickering lists his parents and and other free Items. year's Battle of the Bands. The mer for Key to Life, said. saved... I felt the Lord calling me Bruce Brawn, aformer Old Time Third place finishersreceive d five Kerry Knight Band won and Twelve bands displayed their into full-time Christian work. I Gospel Hour director, as some of free visits to A J. Tanning, a ticket to took home a check for $500. talents and competed for the wanted towor k In Christian his greatest Influences. "My par­ Bull Bucking at Boonsboro and The band had a unique sound $500 prize. They were: Key to broadcasting," he said. ents have given me a sense of a other free items. In addition to the AUCIA HOFFMAN with rap-style fast vocals. The Life, Vroom, Kerry Knight Band, group won the support of the Pickering decided to head west, work ethic," he said. Brawn individual prizes the top men and SWEET VICTORY — Jenny Blesh Zack's Phat Mom, Pocket crowd, receiving the greatest since California seemed like the helped him in his career. "Bruce women's dorms, 18-1 and 20-2, was the first female to cross the Change, Shoot the Moon, For amount of crowd reaction. best place to work In broadcast­ really taught me about television," were awarded 10 free pizzas. finish line. However, she is a Cryin' Out Loud, Kids Friend­ ing. Before leaving, he accompa­ he said. Although Neiter was awarded the scholarship athlete and could Coming in second place was ship Choir, Amy King and the nied his parents to Virginia, where This was the last Modern Day first place, he was actually the fifth not receive first prize. Lynchburg's own Vroom. Vroom Super Group, Tommy Phillips, they planned to retire. Hero Award for the year. Students male runner to cross the finish line. had a solid performance of two Escaped and Ecto-One. Pickering decided to attend can nominate a professor for next The four runners who crossed finishing time on 5:01. Mike songs somewhat in the vein Super Conference, remembering year by e-mailing their recommen­ before Neiter were not permitted to Waugh, Josh Zeiland and Isaac Rat- of Matchbox 20 and Third someone had once told him that dation [email protected]. receive the prizes due to being track tin followed him over the finish line Eye Blind, but with their team members. The first to cross within seconds. own individual flair. Their the finishlin e was Dan Rabe with a Jenny and Becky Blesh were in performance was high­ the same position, crossing the fin­ lighted by bassist Ron Bab- ish line fir?t and third, but unable to bington's cowboy boots and 'receive theorizes. country two-step stage . Michael Waugh was pleased with antics. how well he did and would like to do Taking third place was it again next year, as did many oth­ Zack's Phat Mom, the band ers who participated that night. formally known as Tidal- In addition to the fun that partici­ wave. Their sound was pants had, $ 142 was raised for the reflective of Dave Mathews Godparent Home. The proceeds Band and played very JENNIFER BAUM from the race were divided between solidly, especially for their MUST BE THE MONEY — The Kerry Knight the Godparent Home and the top very short existence. Band shows off their big check after winning male and female runners. Student Life plans to the musk contest

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With the expansion of the recruiting months for us," Young To achieve this goal there will be that have been applying for next are no longer the tough, rugged, John DeMoss building under way and said." There are many deadlines two new ministry teams next year semester. "Over the past couple Wayne type of guys who could hunt for his the improved online registration left for the fall and people like to aimed at recruiting minorities. of years, people applying to and dinner, start the fire from scratch and sleep option, Liberty University Is a col­ procrastinate." He expects that The proposed teams are African- attending Liberty have been get­ outdoors with no protection from the ele­ CHRIS PRICE lege choice that many prospective during the summer more high American band and a new Exodus ting smarter. They have higher ments. We have replaced sitting around a students would not have consid­ school students will get serious team for next year. SAT scores and higher GPAs," campflre talking about man stuff like fighting, with sitting In a cir­ ered before. about applying to college. The Exodus team has a His­ Young said. Rogers likes the fact cle and sharing our feelings. John Wayne never needed a group David Young, Vice President of Executive Director of Enroll­ panic flavor that we believe will that more of the upper per­ hug. James Dean didn't need a shoulder to cry on. Hulk Hogan Finance and Administration, ment Management Ernie Rogers,, encourage more Spanish-speaking centiles of high school classes doesn't try to reach his feminine side. These are men. expects that the fall 2001 semester Is also expecting a higher number students to apply," Rogers said. are applying to Liberty. When dads take their sons fishing now, they bait the hook for will see an Increase In new and of students for the Fall semester. According to Young, the minor­ In the future. Liberty students them. Little boys think worms are lcky. When I was a little boy I transfer students. "I'm looking for a 20 percent ity population at Liberty is on the will experience more changes couldn't get enough of worms. I would play with worms, talk to "The trend says that, yes, Increase In new and transfer stu­ rise. The population of African- such as not having to check in at worms, even eat worms. Worms were the coolest. Now dads tell there will be an increase in the dents," Rogers said. This Increase Americans Is projected to Increase the Schilling Center at the begin­ the kids to put worms down because they are dirty. That's why population of new and transfer is due to the fact that we are from eight percent to 11.5 percent ning of each semester and a worms are cool. students compared to this recruiting In new markets both The Hispanic population is more advanced online registra­ Moms tell their sons they can't play football and the dads go year," Young said. within the United States and inter­ expected to rise one-half percent to tion process. along with It. When I was kid, when Mom said no to football, dad overruled her. When you got hurt In a game, no matter how seri­ ous, dads told you to dry your eyes and walk It off. You are slowly losing consciousness? Walk It off. You can't feel your body? Walk It off. Just walk It off and get back on the field. Moms run down on Businesses: Variety spices up the area the field for a bloody nose now. My dad would have tackled her If she left her seat. He knows that getting hurt playing football Is Continued from page 1 business. part of being a man. The only exception Is If the ambulance is In the first three or four carting you away, then your mom can come down on the field. increased variety in places to eat months after a restaurant Boys need to play with toy trucks, stomp In mud puddles, eat and shop. "We have more restau­ opens, all kinds of new people worms, chase cats—all the stuff that the generations of men rants to eat at now. We also have will try it. This means dimin­ before us did. Boys today are writing poetry. They are going to some better stores now," Hull ished business for some of the Jazzerclse. They have been taught that playing with dolls Isn't said. older stores and restaurants. reserved for girls. The only time I was allowed to touch a doll was If It has been a little bit easier for Julleanna Outten, a sopho­ I was trying to break It. If I was caught with a doll In my hand for students to find Jobs this semes­ more, has worked at Apple- more than 10 minutes without having ripped off at least a leg, my ter because of the stores opening bee's since September. dad would have flipped. up. Students looking for jobs Because of all these new I will raise my son to be a respectful, polite young MAN. He will have more options giving them restaurants opening up treat ladles with respect He will open doors, pull out chairs, say greater possibility of getting hired around Liberty, fewer stu­ "Yes, sir" and "No, Ma'am." Then he will put on his football uni­ somewhere. Because many stu­ dents and other patrons are form and beat someone else's kid for four quarters. After the game dents go home for breaks at coming to Applebee's to eat. he will go fishing with his buddies and bait his own hook and gut Christmas and the summer, most This means diminished tips and clean his catch. He will talk about cars and sports until early places are reluctant to hire non­ for the servers and less busi­ in the morning. He will then eat some manly breakfast food like resident students. With so many ness for the restaurant as a waffles and steak and eggs. He will eat bacon until he can't eat stores opening up, stores are whole. ALICIA HOFFMAN anymore. No one will ask him for a Nutrigraln bar. He won't eat becoming less reluctant to hire "It was all too evident the day BREAKING GROUND — Heavy duty plows smooth away rough terrain and flat­ bran muffins and whole grain cereal. He will be a man's man. LU students, even if they cannot Ruby Tuesdays opened. In the ten the earth to make room for yet another addition to Lynchburg. When it comes to being a man, the Price Is Right. be here for as long. days and weeks following, we and people return to their old Lynchburg. Even though many students experienced a dramatic decrease favorites." The growth should bring more are very excited about all the new in business," Outten said. "But While some see the advent of people into the city, creating more businesses, some of those who thankfully, it usually only takes a all these new businesses as revenue for the city, and provide work at the older restaurants are few weeks for the excitement of a somewhat bad for their business, welcomed changes for the local LIGHT goes Down Under complaining about the lack of new restaurant to wear down, overall it is a good thing for residents.

By Megan Price, reporter and witnessing one on one as well. LIGHT Ministries is sponsoring Campaign Coordinator with New Champion staff takes over the reins its first trip to Australia on May LIGHT, Shane Glover, will be one 17,2001. The students going on of the team leaders in Australia. Compiled by Diana Bell, editor in chief assistant this year. He has two assistant tions major from Lynchburg, Va., as assistant the trip will be participating in a Glover's main goal in Sydney is to sports editors. They are Wes Rickards, ajunior photography editor. three-day training camp begin­ provide support to the churches. The Liberty Champion lost a lot of editors to communications major from North Elaine Pecore, a Liberty graduate from Bal­ ning May 14, that will help them "We want to take a servant atti­ graduation. The new staff is producing this last Brunswick, New Jersey, and MatUe Gordon, a timore, Md., comes back to us as the Advertis­ to prepare for their time in Aus­ tude over there. We want to assist issue of the Champion and will officially take senior communications major from Vinton, ing Director. The new Ad Manager is Stacie tralia. Students' growing interest them and further them in their over next year. Diana Bell, a senior communi­ Va. Davis, a senior communications major from in the land down under propelled ministry. We may open doors that cations major from Martinsburg, W.Va. is the Traci Lawson, a senior communications Jacksboro, Tenn. Davis' assistant is Neal the ministry trip this year. perhaps they could not on their editor-in-chief for the 2001 -2002 year. Chris major from Virginia Beach, Va. is returning as McDonald, a senior communications major The group will be In the Sydney own," Glover said. Sheppard, a senior communications major opinion editor. from Missoula, Mont. McDonald will also serve area for two weeks ministering On the way back to the states from Jacksonville, Fla., is the News Editor. She Both Life! editors will be graduating and as the Distribution manager and the Web mas­ through music, drama and testi­ the team will be stopping in has two assistant news editors. They are Lee Laura Kanzler, a senior communication major ter. monials. The team is being spon­ Hawaii where they will enjoy some Ann Livesay, a senior communications major from Brown's Mills, N.J. and Jana Rutenbeck, Chris Price, a senior religion major from sored by a church in Inner west relaxation. The singing team will from Kingsport, Tenn. and Julleanna Outten, a a senior communications major from Tampa, Cincinnati, Ohio, is returning to us as a colum­ Sydney but will be working with stay in Hawaii for an additional Junior communications major from Green­ Fla. will be taking over the Life section. nist. other churches in the area. They week and will hold concerts at wood, Del. The photography section will stay the same will be holding programs on Sun­ schools, churches and one on the John Farel, a senior communications major with John "Fish" Fisher, a senior business days and during the week. Stu­ beach. from Winchester, Va., is taking over the Sports major from Kisslmmee, Fla., as photography dents will be passing out tracts section. He will be Sports Editor after being an editor and Kari Klous, a senior communica­ lit the

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ByJuleannaOutten at the south end of the building, then go to the library and finish in Eyes are looking upward to the center around the bookstore. admire the 58-foot, three-story "You should see a totally differ­ structure of steel quickly forming ent building in the fall," Renalds on the roof of DeMoss Hall. said. "It's going to be the center­ According to J. O. Renalds, Lib­ piece of the campus." erty University Field Operations The second floor should be Director, the structural steel ready by the Spring 2002 semes­ construction was „,.<•& ter. Right now, there are about halfway completed X)Z. 30 Kodiak workers and 15 as of last Wednesday steel workers putting up the with total steel con- • frame. Once work begins struction anticipated to be WaJ ch on the interior there will be finished June 12,2001. plumbing, heating and Kodlak Constructors, Inc. and other subcontractors Joining the the sub-contractors working with crew, leading to potentially 150- them are almost exactly on sched­ 200 men working on the building. ule for construction of the new Renalds feels that the total coop­ DeMoss Learning Center. eration among those at Liberty and Renalds said that construction the crew has been very good requires the use of 40 loads of steel throughout the whole process. "I'm weighing 1,100 tons altogether. extremely pleased with the cooper­ The 300 ft crane In the DeMoss ation of the entire community. It parking lot runs throughout the couldn't be better it's really a team night putting the steel beams and spirit," Renalds said. columns In place. He said that once finished, Students and faculty are asked DeMoss will probably be one of the to stay out of the building after 4 biggest buildings in the area in p.m. every weekday so that the square footage. Each floor Is 540 ft steel can be put up with less danger long and 210 ft wide, meaning that of someone being harmed. two football fields could be placed Once all of the steel Is up, work­ on each floor.Tha t makes it a ers will begin to put up the metal building of almost a half-million stud walls and dry wall. Brick square ft, an area of around eight should begin going up June 13, a football fields. DEMOSS RISES HIGH — Over the past four months, month after graduation. The con­ According to Renalds, the com­ students have seen many changes in the DeMoss tractor plans to have the brick walls pletion of the Interior of the top two Learning Center. When they come back in the Fall, completely up by August 8, using a floors will be held off until more even more changes will have been made, with the grand total of 540,000 bricks to funds are raised and the space is brick outer walls being almost, if not completely, fin­ cover the walls of the completed needed. The bottom two floors ished. Classes will take place in a newly renovated building. should be completely done no later first floor with a bookstore twice the present size, and "I'm actually excited. I look at the than the Spring 2002 semester. the faculty should enjoy the space and privacy of new posters and envision what It will "It's really exciting," Junior Mary offices. look like when it's all done. Hope­ Elmore said. "We're seeing DeMoss fully, 111 still be here," sophomore Hall get built and it's a gift from Kevin Washington said. God." Weather permitting and con­ Renalds also shares In the struction continuing as planned, excitement for the new building. students can anticipate returning The Jeffersonlan architecture will in the Fall to a DeMoss building set the tone for structures of the that looks like the one pictured on future," he said. the mlnl-billboard and with a com­ The new DeMoss Learning Cen­ pletely renovated first floor. ter may be Just the beginning of a As soon as the walls are up, ren­ whole new look for Liberty Univer­ ovation will begin In the classrooms sity.

COMING SOON — This is an artist's rendition of what the new building will look like when finished The administration has decided to create a Jeffersonian style of architecture on campus.

Minority students awarded at annual MISO banquet

By Alexandra Harper, reporter education and has completed her on some essential truths that she has involvement," a MISO bulletin post-doctorate studies in adult edu­ learned throughout her Jlfe. Rhodes stated. The Minority and International cation. concluded by saying "There's a hal­ "I just praise the Lord for God's Student Office held its sixth annual Because of her background, many lelujah in met" favor among the students at LU," minority student achievement guests were able to identify with the Lynchburg Mayor Earl B. Hutch- Saunders said. awards ceremony at 8 p.m. April 27, hardships Rhodes has had to face to erson, attended the banquet. Hutch- The Community Service award at the Holiday Inn Select in downtown become who she is today. erson said that he enjoyed Rhodes was given to senior Karri Gibson. Lynchburg. Students and faculty Rhodes was told that she could not message and the night's events. "I This is the perfect end to a four attending the banquet were dressed succeed because of her family, think it was a special event, not only year career at Liberty," Gibson said. in their finest to acknowledge the because she was poor and because for the nominees but for everyone The Minority Student Achieve­ efforts and achievements of the she was black. Rhodes knew that if present,'' Hutcherson said. ment Award recipient was Israel minority and international students she would "delight herself in the After the keynote speaker, awards Akpadlaha, a senior nursing major atLU. Lord," He would give her the desires were presented to the students who from Nigeria. "I've always wanted to Dr. Emma Kelly Rhodes, the of her heart. "Seek ye first the king­ were nominated for their outstanding do something in honor of my par­ keynote speaker, was a high school dom of God and His righteousness campus involvement and perform ents and this is it. This award is for dropout when she married and had shall be added unto you," Rhodes ance at LU. my dad and my mom," Akpadiaha her first child at the age of 15. She quoted. Daveta Saunders was recognized said. was widowed at the age of 29, leaving "I can appreciate where the Lord as the Freshman of the Year. Saun­ The MISO ceremony concluded ALEXANDRAHARPER her with seven children to raise on has brought me from," she said. ders helps on the 90.9 The Light with with prayer and a reception held at I "I'D LIKE TO THANK THE ACADEMY" - Akpadiaha, her own Since then, Rhodes has Rhodes titled her address for the the gospel show, The Oasis. She has the Patrick Heniy Institute followed Gibson and Saunders pose together with their awards received her Master's degree In sci- night "Seven Points to Ponder." 'taken the campus by storm with her the banquet. recognizing their involvement at LU. jnce and education, her doctorate in in her sjjeech, Rhodes expounded hands on attitude toward campus MAY1, 2001 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page 5

a Each of us should lead a life stirring enough to start a movement. —Max Lucado lnion » Getting used to change; looking to the future As I start to write my first column, I whether she's ready for It or not. Spiritual Life here at Liberty and In the have to say that I am still getting used to Another change—not exciting at all to process figured out that ministry is what I the Idea of being editor In chief. When I me—is that the person I've been sharing a love to write about. I have also been a DJ first started to write for the Champion at dorm room with for the on 90.9 The Light I have ion the end of last Spring semester, I looked last two years will not be worked in the football office to Chris Edwards for leadership. At the coming back next year. getting to know the athletic, The Year in Review start of this year, 1 looked to Bill Murray Lorraine was not only my but not less spiritual side of As this academic year draws to a close It would be good to reflect back on the for leadership. Now I am the one the staff roommate; she became Liberty. eventsof this last year from August 2000 until now. To begin we can remem­ will look to for leadership. I only hope I do my best friend. Many With all that I have been ber that as the fall semester started the nation was embroiled tn a presidential as good a job as they did. Thanks for all of nights we stayed up late able to participate In, the election campaign that was constantly turning and twisting. With the Republi­ the advice. I will still probably be calling talking about what God verse that keeps popping can's, then Texas Governor George W. Bush, the Democrat's Vice President you guys a lot And Bill, so as not to dis­ had done In our lives and into my head is Matthew Albert Gore, Green Parly Candidate Ralph Nader and the Reform Party's grace the position, I will try to learn all our hopes for what He 19:26. Jesus reassures the Patrick Buchanan were all going full throttle as they rounded the bend toward the words to "Bugaboo!" will do. I thank God for a disciples that although election day. With the Republicans holding onto a massive twelve point lead in I also feel I should warn you as read­ best friend that I could dianabell some things are impossible the polls the Democrats entered their convention and the polls got tighter. ers. For the last two years, you have read share my heart with. with men, nothing Is impos­ With the departing president working overtime to build a legacy that historians many columns about politics, however; 1 Whether I needed a shoulder to cry on, sible with God. would hopefully credit other thkn his true legacy, politics In the U. S. were both will probably never write one of those someone to convince me I could get It all I'm sure that everyone could say the fast paced and confusing columns, as I am not as knowledgeable or done or just someone to put up with my same about their year. God has done a :£;[$jj$M1tttiiaa. panned out to be the closest election of recent times, with the Interested In It as my former editors were. crazy antics, she was there. While we will tremendous amount of work In the hearts results not officially known until early January. A close race throughout the I will probably be writing a lot of random no longer be close In proximity, e-mail, and lives of students this year. phone calls and visits will see us through tLS. brought the reigns of power evenly dMdetion Capital Hill. Politics became thoughts columns, being a girl who has While we are looking to the future, let until she comes back. anything other than business as usual on the national scene with constant many random thoughts in a day. And I us not get our sights off the One who pro­ questions of who really holds the power. In late April after President George W. cannot thank my predecessors enough With all of the changes taking place, vides for it. At the last Wednesday night Bush's first 100 days in office his job ratings were some Of the highest in recent for coming up with that idea! and as I approach my senior year in col­ campus church service of the semester, presidents according to USA Today. So with all of that said, the thought on lege, I am looking to the future In antici­ Dr. Lovett spoke about Peter walking on Here at LU we all learned that after some time of fundfalslng and planning my mind this past week has been change. pation. water. He was able to do that because he the three new floors for DeMoss Hall were soon to be added. We also learned . There has been a lot of It going on in my God has taught me many things this focused on Jesus. And because he got out that through this expansion that we would be displaced as farasMovles 10'to life recently. Besides taking on the task of year, certainly too many to write about, of the boat. If we don't do either one of have our classes. Thankfully, after a university wideisurvey and some thought being Editor in chief, I will not be going and some too personal to share. those things, we can't expect God to do the move was made to go with Kodiak Constructors who would allow students back home to live this summer. I will be I have been given so many opportuni­ the Impossible. to continue to have classes in DeMoss Hall. We also saw the Super conference living in Lynchburg this summer sharing ties this year. The year has been a busy So, now that I have finished writing and SEW come and go with wonderful results stemming out of both of these an apartment with a friend. It's very excit­ one with me taking 17 hours. I have been my first column as editor in chief, I need times. ing, but It's a big change, and as my able to do many things in regard to my to mark my height on the Champion wall Throughout campus the changes continued on at is brisk clip as the front of mother reminded me when my family was major, Communications. I have been able to make it official. Have a great summer DeMoss Hall became less and less what it once was and soon the three floors visiting for Easter, I Insist on growing up to write about different ministries and the and remember to get out of the boat! began to rise out of the ceiling. After much discussion the men's dress code was changed and the tie was deemed to be left in the closet byriiany. Tuition and other student fees saw increases, which will certainly bring benefit. Regis­ tration moved completely online and payment was tttOved up. Over this last A note at the brink of graduation year dramatic changes have moved LU steadily along as we broke into the 21st For some at this Institution, our routes who am I? We have gained knowledge, only for academics, but also for life. century. here will end this second Saturday in wisdom, and for certain know that He Many Our life's lesson have been learned With finals and graduation only days away, the spring fever has hit LU. May. This nondescript day will, for those that is within us is greater than any In not only through class, but also through Soon the semester and year will be over and as happens at the end of each year participating be etched this world. Being able to late night discussions In lobbies and many will leave with diplomas In hand. Many will return to continue their pur­ forever on each of their stand and give procla­ rooms. We are each phllosphers by our suits of academic excellence. Always though we can look back on this year and memories and referred mation of the gift that is own rights; ready to contemplate and know that though at times the road was rough and the change constant, we all to often as they look within us; we have a understand some the deep questions. back In reflection. Yet, solid foundation upon How then shall we approach each day? with that thought In which we can build our Most certainly with a vigor and passion Tuition to Increase mind, It certainly holds lives. matched only by our fire to know Christ true that looking back is As that day better each day. Many people will spend As this semester draws to a close so too do the current rates assessed to the last thing we should approaches and then Is their days finding meaning to the dash students here at Liberty. Soon many fees to Include room and board, technol­ do on this date. For upon us, each shall that spans the time from birth to death. ogy, and tuition will be adjusted upwards for next semester. These adjust­ those assembled, enter that day with The quality of this dash is not in the sub­ ments do bring with them some added financial stresses to many students at garbed in black robes much trepidation and stance of things gained for this world, Ljberry. Thankfully it is not a last minute change In rates, rather this change with tassels and mor­ a reirobinson exhilaration. At gradua­ rather It is what we store up In Heaven comes after much deliberation and planning. tarboards In place, the tion , each of us will that will truly warrant our deepest of This last year students saiv an addition to their bills of a campus modern- focus will be forward and to what lies stand to go get our reward. At that point, thoughts and the fire In our lives. lzktion fee. which brought with It a massive upgrade tn technology resources ahead. each person will hesitate for a mere sec­ My friends, as this time of our lives for all Liberty students, Through this fee, the Liberty community was able to Newly free from the academic rigors, ond. A rush of memories will innundate draws to a close, let us not be too remi­ realize top-notch resources available from an internet wire campus. With rejoicing, excitement and broad horizons each of our minds, such as pictures of niscent, rather let us be futur- looking. these new fees and increased rates, we will be able to see additional services await all. Certainly not to be Ignored— friends, moments of happiness, flashes of Surely times of trial and harrlshio will that will be added to improve our campus lives. and certainly not given much time—will joy, times of success and emotions to come throughout our lives, and though Certainly in keeping with the other Institutions Of higher education in the be the longings for now separated friend­ match them all. We will walk along the they may at times seem to nearly swallow region. Liberty solloffers an excellent education for a very good price, while ships and pangs of knowing that this aisle and then stand at the threshold of us up and cause us to almost capsize, we the platform where we cross to receive many will bemoan the Increases and gp oh deep diatribes as to why they are carefree corridor of youthful ease will must persevere nonetheless. Our hope our reward. As each of our names are the truly underprivileged, perhaps keeping it irt perspective will do one well. never fully be returned to by the assem­ will shine through the dark clouds, and read off in that moment each of are Slight increases in fees will come again, certainly not soon, and will benefit us bled. Many will leave to be joined In a as long as we remain undiminished In equals. We all will look forward, step out, ail when they do come. blessed union with another, and many our vision and undaunted in our path, we and grasp life tightly—as we grasp their will go on fulfilled and confident in know­ shall make it through. Never be one of rolled parchment scrolls. ing that such a blessed union certainly those who would achieve and then stop, awaits them at a future time. We have learned much while we have but be onr those whose vision con­ \s\f*% Policies Over these last several years we have tloled and spent many long hours In class stantly outstrips our grasp. l"V/«* -*• The Champion encourages com­ looked internally, seeking our personal and preparing for class. Truly said would Peace, love, and keep Jesus First munity members to submit letters Identity, to answer the life question of be that this preparation has been not 1971 University Blvd. to the editor on any subject. 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i Page 6, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION May 1, 2001 picks of the week • 5/4 LU Women's Ice Hockey • 5/9 COMS Annual Student Video Festival Liberty's Women's Hockey team will be playing at the Roanoke Take a study break at the annual video festival held at Ice Station. Tickets are $3. For more information, call David's Place from 9 p.m.-l 1 p.m. Free popcorn and Student Life at 582-2131. drinks provided.

• 4/25-5/12 Lynchburg College Student Exhibition • 5/11 2001 Baccalaureate Service The 2001 Annual Student Exhibition will be held in the Daura The Baccalaureate service will be held at Thomas Road Baptist Gallery. Times are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 2p.m., Sunday 1- Church at 7 p.m. Participating students will meet in the LCA 5 p.m. Free admission. For appointments call 544-8343. Gymnasium at 6p.m.

, *- untdown 1^JM*L%& *jk 0 Hv#pl I •sP 1 pi> W Iii i ML* H^Hoi Pft ^H 1 IllVlivviilM \ J^fcLrf % " • * w ' ** fl L ^a^ , r By Carolyn Baas and Dana Galbrarth, reporters underclassmen who will be graduating in the future. Powers said, "Enjoy every 5 he time of year has arrived minute. Don't rush through it because ^^ftj ^^L ^^*»> -jg^^ -i^^^ft*^^J ft;-'•'••• • /:!' when students begin to get these are the best years of your life. j that senior fever and long Stay busy in the Lord and give 100 per­ for the moment they cent." Along with their academic train­ exchange a handshake for a diploma. ing, graduates are confident in the / --

• If the Liberty football team doesn't win, you can researching the job market. jessicabrophy always play "Where's Jerry?" cindysiegmund • Life at Liberty gets better every year. From the • It is o.k. to sit by yourself in the Marriott. dress code to the classes to the friendships, every Lessons two soon-to- • Search hard your first year for a permanent It's hard to believe that four years ago I was nerv­ year is different, but every year is good. church to attend and be active in. Otherwise you ously unpacking my bags and worrying about sur­ • Making lots of friends your first year at Liberty is be grads have learned will float aimlessly from one church to the next viving in one room with three other girls (one of important, but spend the rest of college making wondering where you belong. whom had definitely over packed.) Now I'm plan­ friends that last. at Liberty • Do not sleep your four years away. Before you ning another move — a move from Lynchburg and • Work hard at the beginning of the semester. Once know it, you'll wake up and life at Liberty to life in the real you have a high average in your classes allow your­ Since coming to Liberty four years ago, it has realize there was so much world. During my years at self time to play hard. become my home. I feel obligated to expound on you didn't accomplish. Liberty IVe grown, changed • Life is unpredictable. From the weather to the the insights and lessons 1 have learned, with the Leaving Liberty has and learned many lessons. business office to the computer test needed to hope of enlightening my brothers and sisters. Here left me with so many Here are a few of the les­ graduate, tilings will always be different than you it goes: emotions — sadness, sons that those of you expect. • The truth is out there. As truth is taught and joy, relief, anxiety, but who are returning to • Dropping your tray in Marriott is going to happen lived, however, it is sometimes camoflauged by gos­ of all of these, lam Liberty might find to everyone at least once. sip and lies. most filled with a beneficial: • Liberty Is a great place to get your MRS. I found 1 • Tanning, the brick wall, and the Champion are sense of pride. I College flies by my sweetie here at Liberty my freshman year. (Phil overrated. am proud to a lot faster than and 1 plan to wed Sept. 29.) have been • Real friends let you act yourself, whether it's high school. Now as 1 pay my last school bills (hopefully) and part of an Before you burping or singing in the shower. turn in my final papers, I feel only excitement and extended • Always check your cup for holes while eating in know it you relief. But I know as I unpack in my new apart­ family, dys the Marriott, especially if it is filled with grape juice. have to start ment, 1 will look back with all smiles on my years at function preparing a Liberty and miss those special times. • Those who wash their cars are either obsessed and all. resume with the male ritual or unaware of Liberty's Pit'' and and red clay. THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page 7 MAY 1, 2001 Schools out! Ut>

Neal McDonald, reporter beginning of the school year, start in May in places where many may students are now asking "so and end in w not have even thought of. For summer Yeah! Summertime is what are you going to do this June. Althoughi M mf ^ atajjobi , this is a example, if you're taking a finally upon us! Most stu­ summer?" Some students it is too late to geo W ^^ great chance to minister to flight somewhere, that's a dents have been making are going to work over the on these trips, people who may never have perfect chance to share your plans for summer all semes­ summer, while some are trav­ students can get involved by even had a chance to hear the faith. You've got a good hour ter and can't wait for the last eling, and some are taking keeping these teams in their Gospel. Sometimes the to talk with whoever is sitting day of finals. This year has classes, but have you prayers. If you wish to get greatest mission field is your next to you about your faith, brought many ups and thought of the ministry involved in future trips how­ own backyard, and this sum­ or if you have an empty seat, downs for Liberty students opportunity that summer ever, you can stop by the mer provides a great opportu­ speak with the flight atten­ but now it's time to check out offers? Light office in Dorm 2 for nity to reach out to everyday dant! for the summer. So what's For those who have more information. people. There are also some stu­ there to do this summer you planned far ahead, Light Min­ "A great way to minister Some students will be tak­ dents who are going to ask? Well, in a word lots. istries has two mission trips during the summer is at your ing vacations and trips all remain in Lynchburg for the Just the same way that planned for this summer, one Job," Jeff Johnson said. If around the world over the summer for some reason or students ask "so what'd you to Australia and one to you're among the many stu­ summer. This also provides a another. Whether for class, or do this summer?" at the Guatemala. Both of these dents that will spend the great opportunity to minister work, or because this is your home, there are still many opportunities to minister here over the summer. Just as if you were going to work away from here, students working in Lynchburg can use this summer to share their faith with co-workers. Or if you are staying for school, you can find many ways to reach out that you may not have thought of. Although it may sound ALEXANDRE* HARPER dumb, while standing in line at Wal-Mart you can always Joel Mark Witt minister to people. You never know what may come of it. Name: Joel Mark Witt The summer is approach­ ing quickly and everyone is Major: Communications about to go his or her own way for the next few months. Field: Production But just remember that even though you may or may not Hometown: Outside of Pittsburgh be going to far-off lands on Pennsylvania missions trips, this summer can afford chances in every­ What's the best advice your par­ day life for you to continue to ents gave you? share your faith in settings "My dad told me if I really want to that might not seem obvious know how a girl is get her really at first. mad."

What's something unique about Photo Provided By Light Ministries your hometown? "Night of the Living Dead was filmed there and it's the home of Heinz ketchup."

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The show "Survivor," aired on CBS, is us. ting us hooked produces high ratings, adventure and, well...fur about to end its second season on the air. Television used to be how people got which is all the TV station cares about. Viewers are as hooked as ever. CBS has away from reality, to the picture of a per­ A few years ago when the show "Cops" people wondering who is going to "sur­ fect world. I have watched reruns of such came on, I'll admit, I was somewhat inter­ The cause of my sadness these last when we played hide and seek under the vive" and who is going to be shown the classic American shows as "My Three ested to see how "real" cops were able to few days has been the thought of losing bushes). door and walk away with Sons," "The Brady Bunch," chase down a bad guy, arrest him and one of the loves of my life. He first walked We celebrated many festive seasons nothing. It is as if people and, of course, the old then haul him off to Jail. After about two Into my life one sunny afternoon, his together with Autumn. Thanksgiving, think they are actually favorite, "Lassie." These shows though, I was tired of seeing the wide brown eyes staring when he sat under the table, part of the show. shows were not very realistic good guys always win. at me, begging me to give greedily eyeing our turkey and People seem to be able in their view of the world and The show's producers showed us what him a litUe piece of rny Christmas when he knocked to identify with the par­ they didn't claim to be. they wanted us to see. That's not how heart over the Christmas tree— ticipants on this show Everyone seemed to get real life works. If I want to see how real Reluctantly, I gave in, twice, sending our candy-cane because the participants along, and the good guy life works, then all I have to do is look and slowly I came to Jar shattering all over the car­ are Just "normal" people. always won. around me. I see the pressures that peo­ understand and then pet, (have I mentioned that he The new trend on TV Now shows want to por- ple face. The bills, the arguments, doing like him. We have been loves to open Christmas gifts seems to be showing , . . . tray "real life" and we can't laundry—for crying out loud—that is real through tough times when no one is looking ?) "real life" shows. What Is mattheWtriCK seem to get enough of it. life. . together. We have had We spent New Year's Eve the draw to these shows? Why is America Even though these shows claim to be I'm not saying people should avoid TV several disagreements trying to calm him down when so interested in what bug someone ate to portraying real life, only a fraction of what because I think It has a lot of good pro­ and arguments. But christinekoech he was terrified by the loud survive on an island for a couple of really happened goes on the air into your gramming and Information for people of now I know that there Is yells at midnight and Easter, months? living room. all ages. What I am saying is that if I only one word that can describe this feel­ chasing him around the Irving room so I I think we're so interested because "Survivor," for Instance, was filmed want fantasy or information, I'll turn the ing I have for him— Love. could wipe the chocolate off his paws. we've been told to be Interested. The net­ months ago and went through many edit­ TV on. If I want real life, I'll push the off I know what you are thinking. Perhaps For my brother's birthday, on the same works has told us what is good on TV, ing processes before it aired In the sum­ button on the remote control and fold Christine is about to declare her undying day, we seriously considered hiring what is good for^reakfast and what mer. The show was edited to show cer­ some laundry. love for a gentleman in her column. No Autumn as the birthday clown (Happy toothpaste to brash our teeth with for so tain scenes to create a certain plot for the big surprise. Many people have done Birthday Peter). Now, Mothers' Day Is long that we wllllbelleve anything they tell sole purpose of getting us hooked. Get­ that before. You're wrong. The object of approaching and we are wondering what my affection is not good ol' Romeo. It Is a plans he has for us. cat. In spite of our holiday rows with Rekindled by the Jehovah's witnesses Yes, a cat. This is the story of a hand­ Autumn, we have come to learn that It Is some calico cat who walked Into the lives the little, cute things he does that tug at of four college girls and stole their hearts the softest parts of our hearts. We can­ By Matthew Trick, columnist We as Christians should be motivated ing Jesus at his word and telling the lost forever, well, at least, until he has not help smiling when he props himself when we see people such as these out about our risen Savior. exhausted his nine lives. When my up on the window and pushes back the I was visiting at a friend's house this actively winning people over to their way I believe It is a pride issue that keeps roommates and I found him crouched curtain to peep at us arriving at home. past Saturday. The doorbell rang, and as of thinking. Somehow we're not, though. us from actively sharing our faith. Think under a bush, shaking with fear, our Neither can we help laughing when he my friend proceeded to answer it, we We are always afraid of what someone about your next-door neighbor or the per- hearts went out to him. hides in boxes and grocery bags, with his could Immediately tell who it was. might think or • / son who sits next to At first we left bits of cookies and pointy ears and tail giving away his There stood two Jehovah's Witnesses, what someone The Mormon faith is one you In class. If he bread on the doorstep for him, then we whereabouts. The feet remains that even with literature in hand, ready to proclaim might say. We died tonight does he began to leave saucers of milk. Before we though Autumn's favorite past-time is to us what they knew as the truth. We act like it would of the fastest growing know that he would knew it, we had bought a bag of cat food, pouncing on the answering machine and entertained them for a few minutes, be the end of faiths...they are eating our go to heaven? and eventually a dish and litter box. All erasing messages, we love him all the accepted their literature and they were on the world If It Is your Job to that was left was a name. same. their way. As my friend and I were talking someone made lunch when it comes to win­ make sure. Wouldn't From the moment we saw him we I have a month left with Autumn as about the visit, we both came to realize fun of us for our ning people to their faith. you hate to know that each silently named him. When the with my roommate Karin who gets to something that troubled us both. These faith. ' ' a stupid thing such as question of his name came up we simul­ take Autumn. And when the five of us people were doing something that a lot of The disciples weren't made fun of for pride got in the way of you sharing your taneously blurted out "Autumn." And so part ways, (by the way Karin, Cynthia, Christians were not doing. their faith. They were killed for It. A little faith? I don't know about you, but I don't It was. Our kitten was officially named Janelle, Autumn, It has been a pleasure They were out knocking on doors win­ teasing is mild compared to what they want to be responsible for someone else Autumn. Of course we later found out living with you), we will have unforget- ning people to their way of thinking when went through. It is time that we as Chris­ going to hell when I could have prevented from the vet that the kitten we referred to able memories that will put smiles on our we, as Evangelical Christians, should tians swallow our rotten, stinking pride, it. as "she" was actually a "he." faces even during thunderstorms (ok, so have already knocked on every door that get up off our couches and start telling Christians should thank God every The following months were filled with I am afraid of thunder). they came across. people about Jesus. day for their salvation. I believe that one adventures with Autumn. Our first bat­ Like Karin, many LU students will be There are other cults today who have Jesus never once asked us to share of the ways we can thank Him is by obey­ tle began during his first bath, which, graduating In a few weeks. Though they followers dressing up in suits and ties, our faith. He didn't say, "If you have time, ing Him. This week, find that lost neigh­ you might say was cruel, Involved three may not admit it, they will carry many riding bicycles and knocking on every do you think you could tell a couple peo­ bor, friend or family member and tell people who fought to control his wildly memories away with them. Some may be door they come across sharing their faith ple about me?" Instead, Jesus com­ them v/hat Jesus has done for you. Their flailing limbs. We got away with a few memories of battles, as with Autumn, with every person they meet. The Mor­ manded us to share our faith. In place In eternity depends on it. nice rewards from Autumn's sharp and some, of friendships and conquests, mon Church is one of the fastest growing Matthew 28:19-20, Jesus said, "Go, and claws, and Autumn was rewarded with a but the fact remains that they are worth faiths In the world today. They are eating make disciples..." This was not a ques­ fresh, shiny coat (which of course only remembering. our lunch when it comes to winning peo­ tion or a plea. It was a command. I remained so until later that afternoon ple to their faith. believe we as Christians should start tak­ Words of wisdom to live by The Chicago Cubs: the untold story of victory The greatest gift ever given to us was a roots, and run contrary to why God By Chris Nelson, columnist Listen, I love the game, but there is Last, but not least, the Cubs have life, a sacrifice. Jesus laid down his life formed the institution of marriage. This only one team that has not given up on their games on TV all the time so you, so as to give us eternal Hie. We know Institution is to be built on God's love, The Cubs. One word automatically the Ian. There is one team that remains the ian, can watch. The Cubs have a fan that, we study that, but do the perfect love, which is pops Into your minds, right? Instead of "champion challenged" for you, the fan. base all over the entire globe, and they we follow his example or founded on giving not tak­ using that word, let me use another That team is the Chicago Cubs. use their resources to allow the fan to do we simply live our lives ing. phrase, "champion challenged." Yes, It There are a couple of points why this watch the game of baseball. as takers? Be careful when you say, is true the beloved li'l bears from is true. First of all, the entire home run There is no argument here, no ensu­ Do you give enough? "Hove you." Do you act as Chicago haven't won much of anything derby with Big Mac would never have ing debate necessary. Simply, the Cubs Do you really love enough? though you love that per­ in the last century of baseball, but do been possible without Sammy Sosa. So are the only team In Major League Base­ I am not talking about a son? Do you understand you blame them? instead of thanking the evil St. Louis ball with the guts to make a point physical love, but rather the love that your faith rests You heard me correctly. I believe the Cardinal, thank the guy who is not from Unfortunately, the protest has had to an emotional and spiritual upon, or do you simply say Cubs have been on a century long this country—Sosa. go on for over a century, but I assure all love it to please a society's crav­ protest against the incredibly ridiculous Secondly, the best ballpark in Amer­ of you disheartened Cub fans; the Cubs There are plenty of ing for instant gratification? league of baseball. The only way I can ica is not Jacob's Field In Cleveland, or will remain "champion challenged" for ey'imples of failed love, In chrisnelson Everyday we see examples think that I would make the league's even the new Milwaukee stadium. The as long as It takes. : forms of failed fathers, failed hus- of shallow, selfish relationships. We ears perk up and create some talk would best park is the "friendly confines" of inds, wives, failed presidents and so must not envy the sinfull views of love be to remain "champion challenged," Wrigley Field, home of the Cubs. forth. Yes, even a president has the and marriage of this world. and the Cubs have done so steadfastly. responsibility to love his We must not, as Paul It is true that as a life-long fan I desire nation and give them the u says in Romans 13:14, to see a championship ring on the hand Letter to the Editor girding for a successful Love is a tricky "think about how to grat­ of "Say it ain't So" Sammy Sosa, but if four years. This nation subject in this ify the desires of the sin­ the future of baseball depend upon the Just passed from one who world... ful nature," which Cubs losing...remaining "champion failed to care or give to his ?? includes this ungodly challenged" then so be it country. Rather, the view of love. Matthew The game of baseball has lost one To the Editor: individual used his position to take and 10:8 says, "Freely you have received, thing—the young people. This game is care only for himself. freely give." not played for the fan anymore, but for I Just want to extend an enormous "thank you" to Julleanna Outten for her Wherever you are in a relationship or Examine your life, your relationships the player and the player's money clip. article, "Conflict Surrounds Campbell's Forced Resignation from Race," which in Hie, you are to give constantly in the and your dally walk on this earth. Are Ticket prices are ridiculous, players are set the record straight regarding the controversial actions taken against Josh name of Jesus. Our love is to be humble you freely giving or are you freely taking? arrested left and right and every city In Campbell and Julie Thorns during the recent SGA election. and sincere because our faith is built on Those around us are not placed there America, it seems, Is being forced to pay There were many rumors that began to flyaroun d after it was made known such an example. The three words, "1 to constantly uplift you, give to you, hold more taxes to build better and bigger that Josh resigned. I commend Outten for letting people know the truth. IVe love you" are meaningless unless they you and praise you. Instead of expecting stadiums. The stadiums may be bigger gotten the pleasure to get to know Josh long before he even decided to enter the are backed up by action, actions of giv­ something from others, initiate real love, and better, but every highlight I see on presidential race, and he has the greatest character and integrity out of anyone I ing. depicted by unselfish actions and words. TV shows less than full crowds at games. have ever met Outten's article helped in saving his good reputation. Examine your life and your experience Love is a tricky subject with this Maybe it is because you have to pay I avidly disagree with what the election committee did. Frankly, I feel that the on this earth. How many examples of world, but our Father made sure we had $4 Just to buy a hot dog or perhaps It Is committee unfairly executed its authority on both Josh and Julie, and I am lulled love have you seen? Many of us, as another gift, His word, to show us how because you play Inside a white para­ thankful that someone told the story to the public in an objective, unbiased humans, enter relationships with selfish we are to love. Who do you go to when chute called a dome. Whatever the case, manner. Thanks again, Julleanna. intentions. They range from physical you have questions about love, the world attendance is down and smaller teams ^ —Jake Riley pleasure to constant desire for attention. or the Word? continue to drudge around at the bottom Reasons such as these create weak of the competitive market. MAY 1, 2001 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page 9 Golf finishes sixth at BSC championship

from this particular tournament. In the East Carolina Intercollegiate By Kate Boylan, reporter The team was led by James Yoo, with tournament, Liberty's team finished 11th an average of 77.8 for the 3 rounds, fol­ with a final score of 898 after three sp*rtsupdate Liberty's men's golf team finished sixth lowed by Yong Joo with 78.1 and Paul rounds of play. Yong Joo led the team, out of seven teams In the Big South Carey with 79.1 as their averages of the finishing in eighth place with his score of Compiled from the Associated Press Championship tournament April 16-18, 3 rounds. The team's total for this tour­ 217, only one over par for the three in South Carolina. The particular course nament was 945. rounds. that they played on had an unusual set­ Rob McClellan was chosen as one of Paul Carey followed Joo, finishing in up, with a lot of elevated chip shots that six for academic Big South, with his 3.5 32nd place with his score of 224, eight Henderson walks into history the team had a hard time with, according GPA. over par after the completion of three to Coach Landrey. In the Liberty Ramada Classic, held at rounds of play. James Yoo, Rob Rickey Henderson already has the most stolen bases in Major This course also had many out of Water's Edge Country Club, Liberty's McClellan and Allen Hill's scores also League history with 1,371 (and counting). He added another bounds areas and lots of water for the team finished eighth our of 11 teams on made up the team total. mark Wednesday night when he walked for the 2,063 time, pass­ team to navigate around. Unfortunately, April 10. Liberty hosted this two-day "We did end up for fall and spring ing Babe Ruth for sole possession of that record. the team had a fair number of penalty tournament. combined with 90 wins over teams and "I still feel great about breaking this record by one of the great­ shots this tournament, as it struggled a James Yoo finished in 22nd place with we lost to 88 teams, so we had a better est ballplayers who ever played this game," Henderson stated. bit. his score of 149, only 5 over par for the then 500 season with that," said Coach "We missed a lot of 3 and 4-foot putts course, followed by Yong Joo, who fin­ Landrey as he talked about Liberty's Henderson is still 83 hits shy of 3,000 and 67 runs short of TV that were very costly to us, but they ished 30th with a score of 152 after the record. The team traveled to Penn State Cobb, the career leader in that category. struck fairly well from tee to green," said two rounds of play. Paul Carey ended in for its final tournament this past week­ Coach Frank Landrey as he explained 38th place and Rob McClellan in 42nd end. the team's strengths and weaknesses place as individuals. Gonzalez breaks HR record Diamondback left fielder Luis Gonzalez slugged his 12th and 13th home run Thursday to tie the record for most home runs in April. He shares the record with Ken Griffey Jr., who hit 13 when playing with Seattle in 1997. "It's almost embarrasing to get the attention that I get, because I don't consider myself a home-run hitter," Gonzalez stated. "I'm just doing something special right now, and you just try to ride the wave as long as you can." Gonzalez hit a career-high 31 home runs last season. He had a solo shot in the first inning and tied the home run record with a three-run blast in the eighth. Diop declares for draft 7'0", 310 pound Sagana Diop from Oak Hill Academy in Vir­ ginia declared himself eligible for the June 2001 NBA draft The Senegal native turned down offers from North Carolina, Georgia Tech, and Virginia. He averaged 14.6 points, 13.2 rebounds, and 8.1 blocks during his senior season, but sat out his last fivegame s with an Injured foot Three other high schoolers, Eddy Curry from Thorwood, 111., Ousmane Cisse from Montgomery, Ala., and Tyson Chandler from Compton, Calif, will join Diop on draft day; the four high schoolers are the most in the NBA draft since 1998.

JOHN PISHES?: OUT! — Amazingly, that was the call after a Radford player attempted to steal second in the first gam* of the Udy Flames double-header Saturday Will Barkley Return? The Lady Flames won the first game but lost the second. If Michael Jordan returns, he'll bring along a friend. Charles Barkley. "I wouldn't come back if Michael didn't come back. 1 would only come back for him," said the 38-year-old Barkley. Barkley retired last season after rupturing a knee tendon. He said he has talked with Jordan about a possible comeback. Michael Jordan, now the president of the Washington Wiz­ ards, stated he was "99.9% sure" that he was done with basket­ Take a break.... ball. Apparently, that percentage has gone down in recent weeks. In an NBC Interview last week, Jordan said "I'm not coming back for money. I'm not coming back for the glory. I think I left the game with mat, but the challenge is what I truly love." You've earned it! "I like my chances," Barkley said. "I don't think we can play at the level we once did. But I think we can still play well." Quest for the Cup continues

•.'/»»'• . .&• Second round action in the 2001 NHL Playoffs is underway, with eight teams still remaining in contention for the Stanley Cup. In the Eastern Conference, the defending champion New Jer­ sey Devils are tied with the seventh-ranked Toronto Maple Leafs, •j? 1 -1; tiie Devils crushed the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2 and the > Leafs upset the No. 2 Ottawa Senators, 4-0 in the first round. Also in the East, the Pittsburgh Penguins are leading the Buffalo Sabres, 2-0. Inkling's B6okshop New c£ VsecftBoofe ggjji

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By Justin Ridge, reporter I'm learning a lot," Mullins said. appealed to children and young Mullins' father Is the only per­ adults. "Tiger is only 25 years Junior Josh Mullins comes son In his family who plays golf old, he isn't much older than from a baseball family. Mullins with any seriousness. "When I most college students," Mullins also played basketball in high still played basketball and base­ said. "I think his young age helps school. Mullins was offered a ball In high school, I played golf kids relate to the game better." scholarship to play basketball in here and there," Mullins said. Mullins' favorite pro golfer was college. But Mullins decided to "Now that my father has gotten Payne Stewart. "I'd guess I'd have take up golf, and for four years me into golf, I'm dedicated to it to say It's David Duval now," he has played the gentleman's full time." Mullins said. Mullins appreciates

JOHN FISHER sport. Mullins feels the game of golf Duval's good attitude on the golf has boomed over the past two or CONGRATULATIONS —Senior forward Irene Sloof is receives an award at last Tuesday women's basketball ban­ "My father really got me into course. "He (Duval) Is very quiet three years. Since the arrival of quet held at David's Place. Sloof led the team in three-pointers made and averaged 7.3 ppg during the season. the sport," Mullins said. "He and he can show good attitude plays often and he is pretty Tiger Woods, other professional whether winning or losing," good." Once Mullins, now 22- golf players have been forced to Mullins said. years-old, was introduced to golf step up their game. "Tiger is ded­ Mullins tries to emulate his Lady Flames hold banquet at 18 he never stopped playing. icated to the game of golf full game after several different Mullins halls from Salisbury, time," Mullins said. "Other pro's golfers. "I always liked Payne By Justin Ridge, reporter Eagle Award is given by Neal points or less," Green said. N.C. When he is at home he have families to relax with, but Stewart's natural swing, so I try Bryant, the Strength and After the pain of injury plays and receives lessons at the when Tiger relaxes he plays golf." to emulate his style for my driv­ After winning its fifth Conditioning coach. Coach and losses, the Lady Flames Warrior Country Club. "My dad Woods, who won the Grand ing game. For my short game, I'd straight Big South title and Bryant gives the award to the came together and went 12-2 and I go to the same instructor, Slam in 294 days, is In Mullins 20guess I would say Phil Mlckel- making its fifth straight player with the best attitude in the conference. "Some or pro as they are called, for les­ mind the greatest golf player son. He's always been good with NCAA Tournament appear­ and gives the best effort." psychologists say that your sons and teaching," Mullins said. ever. "His talent and his training his short game," Mullins said. ance, the Lady Flames bas­ Monique Leonard was behavior will not change till Mullins now plays golf for the are superior: he is forcing other For putting, Mullins tries to ketball team used last awarded Most Outstanding the pain of the season when Liberty University golf team. players to catch up with him," take after Brad Faxon. "I think Tuesday night as a night of Defensive Player. Coach they were 2-9. After that the "Playing with the other players Mullins said. Faxon and Tiger have the best reflection and awards. Green felt that this season Lady Flames' desire to win on Liberty's team has really Mullins also believes that golf, putting game today," Mullins Irene Sloof. Michelle Fricke was successful and exciting. and chemistry came togeth­ made me step up my game and once a sport for adults, has now said. and Monique Leonard were "This was the most enjoyable er." among the several Lady season I've ever had," Green The Lady Flames put up Flames honored. Fricke said. "Having a bulls-eye on impressive national statistics received awards for Most our chest all year was good this year as well. Sophomore Penn relays are a carnival experience Outstanding Rebounder and because the girls really center Meribeth Feenstra fin­ Most Outstanding Offensive stepped up," Green said. ished seventh in the country Impressed," said DeBogory. Delemena said, "We don't want Scorer. Sloof received both The Lady Flames started in blocks. Feenstra averaged By Robin Wiiams, reporter Several Flames had the pleas­ to come all this far and not do the Eagle and the Iron Eagle the season slow due to 2.6 blocks per game. The I ure of watching the world's finest well." Doing well did not pose a Award. injuries and a lack of team Lady Flames finished the sea­ There are other relay events athletes on the high school, col­ problem for the Long Beach Poly such as the Texas Relays or the legiate and professional level team. They finished fourth In "The Eagle Award is a chemistry. "We were young son with the sixth best field Drake University Relays but compete. Fans had the privilege the 400, 3200 and 1600-meter and injured and we lost five goal percentage in the nation leadership award," Coach none can compare to the caliber of witnessing Michael Johnson relays. And with so many high of those early games by six at 35.6 percent. Carey Green said. "The Iron of competition and the history of blaze a trail during his final school teams doing well, Penn Penn Relays. The normally Penn Relays appearance and Relays serves as somewhat of a peaceful and ivy-like ambiance of first race of his Golden Victory recruiting crucible for college Pizza Meal the University of Pennsylvania's Lap Tour scheduled for this coaches. campus transforms This year's Deal '2.69 Into a sector of Penns served as urbanism flooded many things for Includes a Double Slice Pizza This is when you are proud to be with over 30,000 Liberty athletes (Cheese or Pepperoni) athletes, coaches, and coaches. & Soft Drink. an athlete, to see all the athletes spectators and While Penn street vendors come together. Relays serves as a from as far as means of recruit­ California and -Liberty sprinter Panthera Seymour, senior ing for Tolsma Jamaica. and Assistant Three days out Coach Lance of tiie year, West _—-____ •yy Bingham, Tolsma One coupon per person, per visit. Valid at participating Fazoli's only. Not valid witn Philadelphia's 33rd Street hums summer. 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When asked Includes a small Spaghetti Another element of unique­ (Marinara or Meat Sauce), but to also take part in the ness offered at Penn Relays was to describe her Penn Relays Garden Salad & Soft Drink. greatest running event ever. the high school basis at the experience Liberty sprinter Liberty decathlete Jon meet. California's Long Beach Panthera Seymour, senior said, DeBogory described his experi­ Poly High School had several "This is when you are proud to ence as overwhelming. "IVe athletes present at the Relays. be an athlete, to see all the ath­ never been to a meet this big Sophomore high school student letes come together." with so many teams, I was and 800-meter runner Keyotta

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mm mmmmm wmam m MAY 1, 2001 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page 11 Baseball: Pennix and Brey combine to shut down Bulldogs dying fly ball and laying out at the second. Continued from page 12 last second to snare the ball Just The Flames record now stands at before It hit the ground. 27-17 and 11-7. Earlier in the Pennix upped his record to 6-2 with Miller also drove In one of the week the Flames beat Wake the win. Pennix allowed Just four two runs the Flames scored. Both Forestl3-ll in Winston-Salem. base-runners on a hit, two walks runs came In the bottom of the Liberty also had a game scheduled and a batter hit by a pitch. Pennix first. Miller's double to left drove In with VCU that was cancelled due to struck out four Bulldogs and was sophomore second baseman, Jeff rain, and they lost at Richmond 3- aided by two sensational defensive Haines, and Baker's ground-out to 2. plays by left fielder, Miller. short drove in Butler. Next week the Flames play at In the top of the fourth Inning Flames senior closer, Josh Brey, UNC, Virginia Tech and ODU before Miller made back to back defensive earned his ninth save of the season playing ODU on May 5, at gems to end the inning. Miller by pitching a scoreless seventh. Lynchburg s Merritt Hutcherson made a terrific running grab in foul Brey allowed one hit and struck out Stadium and finishing off the week territory before crashing Into the JOHN FISHER one batter. Pennix and Brey com­ with a three game series against fence to record the second out of High Point at Worthington Stadium. BYE-BYE! —A Liberty Flame drives a pitch against UNC-Asheville this past weekend. The bined to pitch a two hit, shut out of the Inning. Miller followed up his Asheville that did not see the Flames swept the series winning 13-7 on Friday and 10-9,2-0 in Saturday's double-dip. fine, running, grab by charging a Bulldogs get a base-runner past W'tennis: finishes year with image of what it takes to play NCAA Doubles was a different story. Continued from page 12 The pair of Brooke Garmen and Myriam Martin defeated N.C. A&T 8-3. Walker and compete as fiercely as possibly," head coach Herrmann doubled up to cream N.C. A&T 8- Larry Hubbard said. 3 as well. LU's Cho and Allen defaulted. "We played well considering we faced the "The athletic department has endorsed the number one seed-Brooke Garmen in program with enough scholarship money particular played that we can very well." go out and Prior to their u Their greatest accomplishment recruit four to loss at the Big six players South, the Lady this season was image. The girls next season," Flames faced Hubbard said. Coastal at home now know what it takes to play at "This years and fell to It 7-0. this level... 10 will have The Flames fin­ to compete for ished their sea­ only two to son 1-12. -Liberty's head tennis coach four "I didn't know Larry Hubbard •• spots what to expect ———•—•——^^— open this season," next year." Hubbard said. Coach Hubbard has already gotten word and "It was always an adventure due to the Is waiting for papers from girls in Raleigh, walk on environment." N.C, Melbourne, Australia, South Africa, The women picked up their only win Indiana and Kentucky. against North Carolina A & T back in March. "Their greatest accomplishment this All the girls won their matches that day seaosn was Image. The girls now know what JOHN FISHER including: Allison Cho, Kera Walker, Bethany it takes to play at this level. You're only as Allen, Emilie Green, April Herrmann and strong as your number four, five and six seed­ HERE IT COMES— Freshman April Herrmann serves it up in a match earlier this season. Kellie Kim defaulted on their singles match. ed player," Hubbard said. Softball: falls to East Carolina and Marshall The Lady Highlanders blew offensively by going scoreless in often as the Thundering Herd " iiiit••# ##* # Continued from pap 12 the game open in the top of the 35 consecutive innings versus crushed Liberty with six runs third inning as Nash connected Marshall and East Carolina. and seven hits in the first Freshman All Thompson con­ on a three-run homerun over The Lady Flames continued inning. Liberty would hold tinued her solid pitching as she the left field fence to give RU a to be on the short end of the them at six, but the Lady picked up her team leading comfortable 5-1 lead. The sUck as the East Carolina Lady Flames once again were unable Putting things in focus eleventh victory of the season Liberty offense continued to Pirates took both games 7-0, to score and Marshall's defense by allowing seven hits over flounder as its only offense and 5-0 on Wednesday after­ held on as the Thundering eight Innings of work and strik­ came off of a Lisa Jones solo noon at the Liberty Softball Herd came away with a 6-0 vic­ ing out eight batters. homer in the sixth inning. Field. East Carolina (43-20) tory. It didn't get any better In game two, Radford Junior Brandy Winstead, was also able to hold the Lady after that. 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SportBaseball sweepss UNC-Asheville Asheville third baseman • By Chris Humphries, reporteMAYr 1, 2001 Curti- sPAG MoncusE, whicih: also allowed Buler to take On a warm Saturday at afternoon at second base. IP, -* Worthington Stadium, the Flames offense caught Asheville relief pitcher fire in the bottom of the ninth inning, scoring Ryan Duhamel struck out t A four runs to overcome a 9-6 deficit against con­ Flames first baseman, » _ -• ference Kelly Knouse and then foe UNC-Asheville, in the first game of the dou- 1 walked Miller. Junior john fare bleheader. The Flames also took the second right fielder, Steve Baker, game of the doubleheader 2-0, completing the singled to right to leave three game sweep against the Bulldogs. the bases loaded with one The Flames took the first game of the three out for junior third base­ TWINS WIN! game series against Asheville Friday man, John Bona. afternoon 13-7. The game was highlighted by the Bona singled to right offensive effort of senior left fielder. Trey It's been a long time since the city scoring Butler and Miller; Miller. Miller went 5 for 5 with five RBIs and Baker advanced to third. of Minneapolis heard the words scored two runs for the Flames. Sophomore Asheville brought in "Twins win!" However, it was a rela­ catcher, Matt Hagan, hit his seventh homer of Jason Walker to face tively common occurrence in the late the year, a two run shot in the sixth that put the sophomore shortstop, Flames ahead for good. 80s and early 90s, when the Twins Joey Monahan, with Bona FISHER won World Series titles in '87 and 91, Senior left handed pitcher. Matt Stewart on first and HERE'S COMES THE HEAT —Senior hurler Anthony Pennix delivers a pitch in picked up the win for the Flames upping his led by recent Hall of Fame inductee sophomore pincn runner Saturday's game against UNC-Asheville. Pennix picked up his sixth win of the season. record to 2-1. Stewart gave up just one run in 3 KirbyPuckett 2/3 innings and struck out one batter. Senior Joel Patrick, on third. Monahan bunted for a hit win. The win evened Dooley s record at 6-6. Puckett retired in '96 after finding righthander, Danny Valentin, started the game and Patrick scored to even the score at nine. In the second game of the doubleheader out his blurred vision was caused by for the Flames and allowed six runs, three Walker then got Hagan to pop-out the catcher Liberty completed the sweep of Asheville with a glaucoma, but the Twins had begun earned, for the second out to the inning. Junior designat­ 2-0 win. Asheville s senior center fielder, Jason ed hitter, Marcus Maringola, came to the plate to falter long before that Minnesota in 5 1/3 Innings. Ronai, lead off the game with a single to right, with Bona on second and Monahan on first. but that was the only hit Flames senior right followed it's '91 triumph with a strong In the first game of Saturday s doubleheader Maringola singled up the middle, scoring Bona the Flames rallied from a 9-6 deficit to earn handed pitcher, Anthony Pennix, would allow In showing the following season, finish­ and earning the win for the Flames 10-9. six innings of work. ing with a 90-72 record. From that a 10-9 victory of the Bulldogs. Sophomore center Earlier in the game, Baker and Miller each hit point on the Twins became a picture fielder Keith Butler led off the bottom of the their seventh homer of the year and junior ninth by reaching on an errant throw from of everything that is wrong with base­ left-handed pitcher, Alex Dooley, picked up the Please see BASEBALL, page 11 ball; the epitome of small market ineptitude; embarking on seven straight losing seasons, the last four of which resulted in 90 or more losses. Track breaks records at Penn Relays This season the Twins are off to their best start In history, 16-5, and a few other chronic losers, such as the Cubs and Phillies, who are also off to By Robin Williams, reporter great starts, are looking to change all that The Twins resurgence has It's like the NCAA National Championships, Junior attracted national attention as they Nationals and the Olympics all rolled fnto one. Present are were recently featured in the April 30 teams like the Texas Longhorns, South Carolina's Game­ Issue of Sports Illustrated. Right- cocks and LSU's Tigers. Then there are the country's fielder Matt Lawton graced the cover. fastest high school runners from Pennsylvania, Maryland, The last time a Twin was so honored Virginia, New York, California and Jamaica's St Jago, was Kirby Puckett in April of'92. Holmwood and Vere Tech High. But, perhaps the most At the beginning of the season exciting aspect of this event Is the professional athletes hardly anyone would have suggested present, which include USA's Red and Blue squads along the Twins would finish any higher with premier runners from all over the world. And the only than fourth in the American League place this caliber of competition and history are available Central. But then again, the average Is the Penn Relays Carnival. baseball fan can't name more than On April 25-28, West Philadelphia hosted the 107th four or fiveplayer s on the team. One Penn Relays Carnival at Franklin Field where 22 Liberty reason is because the Twins are so athletes competed. The women's team traveled upstate on young—only five of their 27 players is April 25 and the men followed the next day. The team over age 30. The Twins may lack stayed Just over 10 miles outside of the University of Penn­ experience, but not talent Case In sylvania In Brooklawn, N.J. point, rising star short stop Cristlan The first relay competition for college women opened up Guzman, who at just 23-years-old is on April 26 with the distant medley. Setting a new school in his third full major league season. record In this event with a time of 11:45 was Liberty's Amy Last year Guzman led the majors in Teer, Robin Williams, Katie Butler and Heather Sagan. triples with 20 and is well on his way The day ended on a slightly disappointing note for the this season, already leading the women after a dropped baton in the 400-meter relay and league with five three-baggers. Guz­ bad handoffs In the 1600-meter relay preliminary rounds man hitjust .247 last year, but he's that cancelled any chances of advancing to the finals. On well ahead of that this year at .324, Friday, the ladies ran in the sprint medley relay where they JOHN FISHER third on the team behind first base­ finished second In their heat but were disqualified after an CROSSING THE BAR— A Lady Flames pole vauKer clears the bar at a meet earlier this season. man Doug Mientklewics (.357) and exchange zone violation. Junior sprinter Christina 25-year-old, DH, David Ortiz (.329). Schleslnger commented on women's performance, "We setting a new school record of 1:24.23 with the team of in the Eastern Division. Bruce Kite ran a time of 14:33 in On the mound, everyone knows dtdn't make the finals, but it's all good. I'm Just looking Chad Wilson, Mike Decker, Chrtstolin and Jeremy Wag­ the 5000. Clint Gore also competed in the Javelin throwing about Minnesota's staff ace Brad ahead to ECACs now. We know what we're up against" ner. "It was nice to see them run that after the disappoint­ a distance ofl 89'4. Radke, but without the brilliant pitch­ The men advanced to the IC4A finalso f the 400,800 ment In the 4x1," Head Coach BrantTolsma said. Several of the athletes said that last week's Big South ing of the Twins two and three and 1600-meter relay. The men's team dropped the baton The 1600-meter relay team of Chad Wilson, Wagner, championships left them fatigued and not In top perform­ starters, 25-year-olds Eric Milton and in the 400-meter relay during the exchange from first to Sam Brunt and Decker closed out the day with a fourth ance shape. "I think we were a little flat coming off confer­ Joe Mays, it would be business as second leg. In their next event, the 800-meter relay, they place finish just behind East Carolina In the IC4A division ence," said Tolsma. AsaresultTolsmasaidtheteamwas usual for the Twins. Radke (4-0), Mil­ came back for what was described as "redemption," by runnlnga time of 3:12.12. Competing In open events for unable to "tear it up," but did use the opportunity to "expe­ ton (3-1) and Mays (3-1) have a com­ sprinter Guifaly Chrtstolin. They won the IC4A dtvisfon- the Flames was Brunt who jumped 22'9, finishing eighth rience Penns." And experience they did. bined 10-2 record thus far and all three have ERA's of under three runs. Though talented, it's unlikely the Twins will keep up their torrid pace. However, it would not be unprece­ W'tennis dented. Last season, the Oakland A's Softball splits with Radford were nearly as young, and surprised wraps it up many by making it to the playoffs. By Doug Stewart, reporter The Lady Highlanders (21-33-1, 4-3 BSC) took the Comparison can also be made to lead in game one due to consecutive singles in the fourth By Brooke Herrmann, reporter the Atlanta Braves, who went from As the Liberty University softball team makes Its inning. A Payton Nash single scored Lara Wohlgemuth the worst team In the National League way down the stretch in regular season competition, Its and a mishandled ball by the Lady Flames allowed It was two weeks ago at the goal was to establish some momentum before the Big Shelly Guy to come around to score and give RU a 2-0 in '90, to first place and on to the Big South tournament In Elon, South Conference Tournament. The Lady Flames have lead. N.C. where the Inaugural World Series the following season. limped throughout Its schedule this season. However, Liberty's Tiffany Carp cut the lead in half when she Liberty Women's tennis team It's still too early and the Twins the team knew that a few wins before the tournament scored on Kim Johnson's sacrifice fly to left field. Senior finished its season. could falter, the '87 Brewers started could position them as a contender for the league crown. slugger Meredith Hollyfleld tied the contest 2-2 in the Up against the top seeded the season 17-1 and didn't make the LU could not accomplish that goal as the ghost of no- fifth inning as she crushed a solo home run over the left Coastal Carolina the girls fell 4- playoffs, and other teams have had offensive production began to haunt the Lady Flames field fence. 0. Despite their losses at the hot starts and done the same. The once again. After four consecutive shutout losses In The hotly contested matchup remained deadlocked at Big South, the women's team real test will be 40 to 60 games into doubleheaders against Marshall and East Carolina, 2-2 until the eighth inning as the Lady flames loaded was Liberty's 17th NCAA the season, if they're still In first then Liberty tried to heal Its wounds In Big South play as the bases with freshman Lauren Hahn at the plate. Division I sponsored sport. they faced Interstate rival Radford. it's no fluke. Hahn was hit by a Deanna Benner pitch, which allowed "Due to the level of play, the In Saturday's doubleheader at the Liberty Softball Breanna Jacinto to score giving LU the 3-2 victory. locus was to cany ourselves Hopefully they can, It would be Field, the Lady Flames got back only a fraction of what It Please see SOFTBALL, page 11 with dignity and go out and good for baseball. lost by splitting the series with a 3-2 win In game one and a 6-2 loss in game two. Please^eVWTENNKTpagelT