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02-25-03 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 20, Issue 17)
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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 2002 -- 2003 by an authorized administrator of Scholars Crossing. For more information, please contact [email protected]. LIBERTY UNIVERSITY • LYNCHBURG, VA - VOL. 20, NO. 17 ioTUESDAY, FEBRUARnY 25, 200 3 INSIDE TRBC did not purchase Ericsson On that day attorneys from Ericsson, the industrial plant on Candler's • SCHOOL DAYS: Recruits from Mountain, requested that TRBC delay closing on its purchase of the 110-acre across the nation visited LU property from Feb. 14 to Feb. 19. recently. Find out why. See Also, on that day Chancellor Jerry Falwell met with the owners of Hobby page 3. Lobby Stores, Inc. In a surprising sequence of events, an Oklahoma-based limited liability company affiliated with Hobby Lobby ended up paying the • STRONG GATHERING: The Dean $ 10,550,000 to close the deal on the Ericsson property on Wednesday, Feb. of Men 19. TRBC anticipates eventually receiving the property as a gift from the hosted company, said Jerry Falwell, Jr., general counsel for TRBC and LU. about 90 "It's amazing that Ericsson called on the 13th to delay the closing. If they men for the had not done that, we would not have been able to work out the deal," Fal "Iron 2 well Jr. said. Iron" din The holding company, named GDT CGI, LLC, will lease most of the prop ner that JOSHUA SMITH erty to TRBC for the next year and continue to lease portions of the former joined men WORK TO BE DONE — The Ericsson property was recently purchased by Hobby Ericsson property to Sanmina-SCI and Ericsson, Inc., according to a state of several Lobby Stores, Inc. and will be leased to TRBC. ment released by Falwell Jr. genera "Although GDT CGl, LLC is under no obligation as to the use or disposi tions. See page 2. By Julles Outten, editor in chief tion of the remainder of the property, it has indicated that it would consider a request for the donation of the property to Thomas Road Baptist Church at • STRESSED OUT? Read about February 13 may prove to be a momentous day in the history of Thomas some point in the future," the statement said. how other students deal with Road Baptist Church and Liberty University. For last Thursday the combi stress, manage their time, and natioation of two events led to a potential huge donation. Please see ERICSSON, pag study for tests. Also, take a quiz to see how much time you waste per week. See page 7.
• KEEP IT COMING: Women's Ginny Owens sings to packed-out crowd basketball By Rachel Coleman, reporter [~—; ——'—— ||l||||gM|^^ — ' IBMHMB wins sixth straight Three-time Dove Award winner conference Ginny Owens performed in front of a title and packed-out crowd at 7 and 9 p.m. at edge closer David's Place Friday as well as in convo to a nation cation earlier that day. al top 25 As many students and College for a ranking. Weekend visitors as possible crammed See page themselves into the limited space avail 10. able to listen. Listeners were jammed into the balconies, on top of tables, in the windows, and packed into the ping- pong room where they could watch and listen Owens perform live via a movie projector. While Student Life tried to relieve &0UT some of the crowding with the announcement of a second performance to be held at 9 p.m., this only persuaded •TUESDAY a few individuals to come back later. Mostly cloudy. Owens performed numerous songs, High 36. often introducing them with a little story Low 27. about herself and what had led to her writing the song. She wrote her first songs while in college, where she believes •WEDNESDAY she received a lot of her inspiration. Wintry mix. "This is a song about my adviser and High 41. all the people of the world that had got Low 32. ten on my nerves," Owens said, intro ducing one of her songs with a smile. SUSAN WHITLEY She then admitted that after a while the A DIFFERENT VISION — Singer Ginny Owens performed Friday, Feb. 21 at David's Place. A lack of eyesight has not •THURSDAY song had become more of a song about been too much of a hindrance for this Dove Award winning Christian singer and musician. Wintry mix. her inability to love others. High 40. The song was from her CD "Without Condi Owens herself has appeared on "Live! With "Began singing almost as soon as she began to Low 32. tion," one that sparked interest from the televi Regis and Kathie Lee" and the "Ainsley Harriott talk." Around the age of two she discovered the sion networks. WB's "Felicity," "Charmed" and Show" as well as CNN's "Worldbeat" music pro piano and the joy of harmonizing her voice to the "Roswell," and Fox's "Get Real" have all featured gram, the Web site said. instrument, singing, "Jesus Loves Me." • FRIDAY songs from the album, according to Owens' Web Owens was bom in Jackson, Miss, as Virginia T-storms. site. Leigh Owens, and according to her Web site, Please see CONCERT, page 4 High 60. Low 42.
• SATURDAY Graduation: Summer school offers Showers. High 44. Low 32. Speakers chosen, choices and savings
time to prepare By Christine Koech, reporter students who want to "immerse By Amanda Smith, reporter themselves in English," in prepara Students now have the chance tion for the academic year, accord LOOKAHEAD Are you prepared to cross the stage to sign up to get ahead in their ing to Rowlette. and receive your diploma? Be among studies. Summer school starts May The second program, to be held IN NEXT WEEK'S ISSUE the firstt o find out who will be speaking 12 and registration is already open July 14 through Aug. 8, will offer at this year's graduation. for two sessions. The firstsessio n opportunities for new students to • Unity Week is coming up at Dr. Adrian Rogers will deliver the ends June 6, and the second ses take remedial courses in their Liberty. From Monday, March Commencement address on Saturday, sion begins June 9 and ends July 4. weakest academic areas, as well as 3, until Saturday, March 8, May 10 at 10 a.m. in the Vines Center. According to Dr. Kenny get a head start in freshman classes Liberty will celebrate diversity Rogers is pastor of Bellevue Baptist Rowlette, director of summer pro before the school year begins. The on campus. Flu PHOTO Church in Memphis, Tenn. and the FINALLY HERE — A student receives her grams, registration will be open up remedial courses will be based on leader of Ixive Worth Finding Min diploma from Chancellor Falwell at until the firstda y of class. "This is their SAT and ACT scores. "This • The Center, an inner-city istries. He was also the president of the graduation last May. for students who want to go will help set them up for success," ministiy connected with Southern Baptist Convention three through their programs faster," Rowlette said. Thomas Road Baptist Church, times in the past. So, if you are a senior, it is time to get Rowlette said. "Students can get In addition to the undergradu reaches out to children and Alumnus Dr. Allen McFarland will busy taking care of all of those loose out in the job market quicker. That ate programs, graduate courses teens in the downtown area. speak at the Baccalaureate service on ends for graduation. is what LU is here for." There are will also be offered throughout the The Champion will run a pro Friday, May 9 at 7 p.m. in Thomas Road The bookstore will be changed also some courses that are not summer. Unlike the four-week file of the ministry and those Baptist Church. The President's recep around to accommodate all the compa available in the spring or fall undergraduate sessions, the grad involved in it next week. tion will immediately follow in the nies providing services for the seniors. semesters, according to Rowlette. uate courses will run for one and Lynchburg Christian Academy gym. Representative from various compa The fee per credit hour will be two-week sessions, according to A SWEET TREAT McFarland is on the Liberty University nies will be present to assist with placing $225, less than regular school year Rowlette. This will allow graduate •The City of Lynchburg is Board of Trustees and is pastor of Cal orders for graduation announcements, prices. students who have families and offering residents a chance to vary Evangelical Church in Portsmouth, purchasing caps and gown,s and choos In addition to the regular two jobs to attend classes without hav learn how to make maple Va. ing class rings if so desired. Seniors can sessions of undergraduate courses, ing to leave home for too long. syrup at the Old City Cemetery The Senior Salute Days are here. take home their caps and gowns on the there will be two new programs "The shorter programs will on Sunday, March 2. Announcements, caps, gowns and por spot after they are purchased. this year. One program, an inten work pretty well, especially for traits will be available in the LU Book sive English as a second language store Feb. 25-27 from 10 p.m. to 5 p.m. Please see SENIOR, page 3 course will be offered to foreign Please see SUMMER, page 3 Page 2, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION FEBRUARY 25, 2003 The Education Dept. sponsors fair By Christina Fernandez, reporter
The Department of Education Price hosted its annua) Teacher Recruit ment Fair last Thursday, Feb. 20. Representatives from various schools and organizations, coming is Right from places as distant as Miami, By Chris Price, columnist Fla., stood ready to answer ques tions and interview any hopeful Some girls are insane. There you go, guys, the thought that all candidates. of you have been thinking, but didn't have a public forum to say The Teacher Recruitment Fair is it from. I am putting myself out on a limb for all the guys who organized for the benefit of both want to say these things but never had the chance. I will take the the students and the schools. mean looks in the hall and the loud whispers so that our message Graduating students are given the will get out. The more that I get to know women, the less I opportunity to present their understand. resume books and get an interview There are some girls who can go from crying because they are with faculty and administration so happy, to crying because they are sad, to crying because of from the schools represented. "The pressure, to crying for no reason. If you notice however, there is purpose is for school administra a common thread of crying. And they expect you to know the dif tion to interview our teacher can didates as prospective candidates ference between the different cries. You would think you could CHARITY CARTER figure this out by asking what is wrong, but you're just going to to teach at their school," Karen RECRUITING— Representatives from Montrose Christian School wait for potential hear "nothing" which really means ,"You should know why I am Parker, dean of the School of Edu crying. How can you not tell what's wrong? You are a pig." If a cation, said. new hires to come look at their display. guy is crying, something serious has just happened such as his Usually a two-day event, the fair team just won/lost the Super Bowl, or the end of Rudy just came only ran one day this year. This is fol However, 48 schools were still able recruiters were very happy with the on TV. Ninety-five percent of male crying is sports related. lowing the suggestion of some of the to make it, so students had the way that Liberty University stu Some girls also say they want a nice guy that treats them right recruiters that came the previous benefit of variety. dents conducted themselves. "I was and is a gentleman. Do you know where nice guys finish? Dead year. "We did it for the convenience Apart from graduating seniors, very impressed with them, They last. In fact if there was something that was after dead last that is of the recruiters," Dr. Parker said. In undergraduate education majors seemed very professional, educated where they would finish. They don't even get to start, let alone fact, in a survey conducted after the also benefited from the fair. "It and overall they came across as finish, so maybe saying they finish last is wrong. fair, most recruiters favored the sin was neat to see the different very mature," Kevin Mathes, Direc Some girls don't fit into this category. They realize that they gle day approach as well as the time schools, the different information tor of College Admissions of North should be treated like ladies, and a real man is going to open of year it was conducted. and the different perspectives each Raleigh Christian Academy from doors, pick up the check and treat them with respect. However, The only drawback to the fair school brought in," Rebekah Nor Raleigh, N.C., said. In fact, the sur there are some of you out there that have guys like that, and the this year was the weather, which ton, a freshman Education major, vey conducted after the fair also guy of your dreams is in a motorcycle gang, has a tattoo on his kept six recruiters from arriving. said. Another undergraduate stu showed similar sentiments from face and calls you names like "Toots." dent that other recruiters. "Excellent, polite Maybe that is an exaggeration, but it is not too far off. It's attended and and enthusiastic," one wrote. almost enough to make nice guys wear leather chaps and change helped with the Another recruiter wrote, "Those their name to Rat or Snake. Some girls also want to tell you all tear down of the that have come looking for jobs the time how independent they are and how they don't need a fair was Lauren have come prepared and with man for everything. This is especially true when they get done Zilenski. "It knowledge." Another recruiter, listening to Destiny's Child CDs. However, as soon as a cock seemed like apparently lost for words, simply roach scurries across their floor it's time to call a man. Guess there was a lot put down "+ + +." what, girls, I don't like bugs either. I am probably more scared of of valuable Bonnie Ross, a recruiter for the them than you are. What makes you think that because we are information for Network of International Christian men that we like to touch those things. If it is icky to you, then it students to get schools was also very impressed is icky to us. The shoes on your feet, you bought 'em. Use them to started," she with the quality of student appli squish the bug and don't make me do it. said. She is a cants. However, she had high sophomore Has this article been very generalizing of girls? Yes. Is this the expectations coming in because of English major extreme of women that I have been talking about? Yes. Do all the quality of teachers who have with a minor in guys know what I am talking about though? Very much yes. come from Liberty. "They were education who Girls, if this doesn't apply to you, then you at least know girls great. We've had extremely good is planning on that it applies to. Please help them. And also if you are going to teachers come from I U. We have being a high write a letter to the editor to put me in my place, don't title it had several teachers come from school teacher. "The Price is Wrong." I have heard that a billion times. Have a Liberty," Ross said. little creativity. When it comes to being a spokesperson for nice CHARITY CARTER CLOSE TO HOME— Not to be outdone byout-of-stat e For the most guys everywhere, The Price is Right. schools, LCA also sent representatives to the fair. Part'the
—•I BROWNSTONE Big numbers attend first CFAW of 2003 By Christine Koech, reporter Data Management office, volunteered " [CFAW] is pretty good. They had PROP) at the registration table during CFAW a lot of activities scheduled. Visiting Last week's winter storm did not registration. classes and hanging around with the keep visitors away from LU. In fact, Various activities were lined up for students was very neat," Liz Roberts, a 858 high school students and 269 par the weekend, giving weekenders an weekender from Odessa, Del., said. ents and youth pastors traveled to opportunity to experience college life. Visitors had a chance to see LU's ul/i^k Family Hu/u?^ Lynchburg Feb. 20 to attend College Weekenders were able to attend the production of Macbeth as well as two for a Weekend. classes of their choice on Friday as concerts with Christian singer and .'••••./'''urnbiiHil Unite "It was more than double the well as attend special sessions organ songwriter Ginny Owens Friday night. amount of students than last year. ized just for the weekend. Other activities during the weekend 'A (juffijhnte) Tu Wnh urn £ CFAW is definitely growing. We had The sessions included a Financial included a ski trip to Wintergreen and 79 students applying and 32 con Aid and admissions session and a Late Skate, a roller skating event firmed," Director of On Campus chance for prospective students and sponsored by the LU Hockey team. 385-1025 Events, Steve Amburgey said. applicants to meet with admissions Kirstyn Sanders, a weekender from Registration for the weekend began counselors. Barbara Sherman, direc Bear, Del., said she enjoyed the week at 3 p.m. Thursday at David's Place. tor of the Bruckner Learning Center end. "It's a lot of fun, I enjoyed (min 1658 Graves Mill Rd. "It was a pretty big CFAW for Febru and LU's Center for Professional and istry chapel). It's cool because there's ary. Check-in was organized. It was Continuing Education, presented a a whole bunch of Christian people www.brownstoneproperties.com smooth," senior Peggie Poluikis said. seminar for parents, "A Dozen Tips for together." Poluikis, who works in Admissions' College Success."
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By Jake Beiue, reporter felt was needed. IMPACTING "There is a lot of faking The men of Liberty came among Christians, espe together for dinner and fel cially men, today. THE PRESENT lowship last Thursday, Feb. Integrity is about being 20. Ninety men showed up honest not only to your for "Iron 2 Iron," a faculty self but around other By Anthony Rago, columnist and student get-together Christians too," junior hosted by the Dean of Men's Ryan Enoch said. Whenever I use the bagel slicer in the cafeteria, I am reminded Office. Junior Craig Weller of the guillotines of French Revolution. That gave me the idea for The goal of the event was showed up to hear Hart this article. bringing men of different man. "I love that guy," Before the Revolution, the French had lived for generations generations together to Weller said with a smile. under an ancient line of kings. Oppressive taxes and bankruptcy sharpen each other spiritu Many other students also are two of the causes I have heard of that led to this outbreak of ally. The gathering was held listened intently and evil. The king and his family, along with nobles, courtiers and in the Executive Dining some took notes as Hart high church officials, lived in luxurious elegance, while most Room in the dining hall. man delivered an "in your Frenchmen were peasants, breaking their backs to support the Biblical studies professor face" message. MICHAEL TROXF.I. nobility. After the French had enough of their lot in life and Harvey Hartman spoke The purpose of the SHARPENING— Dean Dane Emerick leads the gathering of men in a stormed the Bastille, events unfolded which led to a whole nation about integrity, a message dinner, however, was not time of prayer in the Executive Dining Room in the dining hall. massacring its royal governors and then destroying what was left that many of the attendees just to hear a good mes of their social and political fabric. sage. The Dean there were faculty members Hartman's message. Although some revolutionaries were not happy with this next of Men's Office sitting at each table with the But don't worry if you move and quite a few peasants ignored it, Christianity, particu organized the students. missed out on this dinner. larly in the form of Roman Catholicism, was outlawed in the new event with the Dinner was provided by The Dean of Men plans to nation. In its place was planted the atheistic Cult of Reason, along goal of bringing Sodexho. Students got the hold another one on April 10 with a new lifestyle. men of different chance to chat with the staff with Matheny featured as the The Parisians even took a woman (some accounts say she was generations members that were present main speaker. an actress, others a prostitute), crowned her the Goddess Reason together to about academics and other Hartman's speech was and paraded her into the Church of Our Lady (Notre Dame), sharpen each subjects. filled with appeals to action. which they renamed the Temple of Reason. Along with the other spiritually. Among the faculty that He asked the group what it replacement of religion came a restructuring of life. As a basic "Some of you attended the function were was they wanted to be in the example, all street names and town names which hinted of the old didn't know professors from many dif future, and then stated "You government or of religion were renamed after revolutionary what you were ferent departments. Dr. will never be what you are themes. The people exchanged their pretty, luxurious dresses and getting into," Robert DeLong from the not becoming," and then, "I fancy britches, or peasant garb, for simple, free-flowing, loose (in Associate Dean psychology department, Dr. don't know if you think that both senses of the word) garments and hairstyles, in imitation of of Men Matt William Matheny from the what I just said is profound the ancient Greeks and Romans. To the growing consternation of Rawlins said at history department, and or stupid." He also said, some officials, prostitution became a trade among many women. the opening of Will Honeycutt from the "Christians want maximum The state even went so far as to try to put young people, especially MICHAEL TROXEL the meeting. He department of Christian praise for minimum effort." the girls, under the guidance of morality teachers. INTEGRITY— Dr. Harvey Hartman speaks went on to service were all there to talk "That was convicting," The Revolution was so important that a new calendar era was to campus men at Iron 2 Iron, Thursday. explain why with students and hear senior Adam McCulloch said. now reckoned after the fall of the Bastille. It was based on units of 10, like the metric system; there were 10 months in the year and 10 days in a week. Sundays and religious festivals were replaced Registration opens for summer classes by civic holidays. Summer: The effort to reorganize the week failed; men and beasts col Continued from page 1 shorter sessions) pedagogically, stu able," Rowlette said. A housing plan lapsed from overwork. I propose that it was contrary to nature for dents are not internalizing informa is also available through the Housing them to work a 10 day week. When God created the universe, He those who want to travel," Reem tion," Rowlette said. "If we have stu office. Students who are unable to created it with a certain implanted order. One part of the order Abbasi, a graduate student in the dents running through these courses, enroll in the summer program due to was the seven-day week, which the revolutionaries tried to elimi Religion program, said. Hannah how prepared are they for the outstanding balances or lack of nate with the rest of religion. There is an order in society, often Schultz, also a graduate Religion stu future?" immediate funds should contact tied with Christianity, that revolutionaries pervert to their own dent chose to disagree with the short The current LU summer program Rowlette or a student accounts finan destruction. In America, dates are also changed. History text sessions. "You can fit more [course was officially started in May cial counselor about a possible pay books often label years B.C.E. (Before the Common Era) and C.E. content] in, but you can't cover as 2002 under the direction of President ment plan. "We will do all we can to (Common Era) rather than B.C. and A.D. The years are the same, much," she said. John Borek and Dr. Boyd Rist, vice work with students," Rowlette said. but the Lord of Time is not honored. Summer sessions at LU in the '80s president of Academic Affairs. According to Rowlette, if students We now like to test all boundaries and be extreme: extreme and '90s were shorter and were Rowlette was appointed the first have a course they would like to sports, extreme worship, shocking clothing and "reality" TV are held right after the spring semester director of summer programs. "They take that is not being offered in the popular. Men and women are seen as nearly interchangeable, and just before the fall semester, have been very supportive of utilizing summer, they can get the course without much difference between them. There is no call for this according to Rowlette, and the pro this [summer program]" Rowlette approved if five or more people to put rejection of boundaries, and I am afraid that Americans will not gram was reviewed to allow for said of Borek and Rist. in a request for it. "Liberty still offers look at the example left by the French when they created society longer, more comprehensive ses According to Rowlette, prepara Christian education all year round," in their own image. Christians to o consciously reject society sions. "The idea is to move away from tions are being made to accommodate Rowlette said. "We want students to when it rejects God. We are to be the image of Christ in the world, the intensive. Knowing what you the summer program. "We are work keep that in mind." and as such call the world to "kiss the Son, lest He be angry." learn is more important. (With the ing on having a dining plan avail English trip Senior: Preparation time Continued from page 1 giveaway," said assistant English students will soon have bookstore manager Adam the opportunity to go back in his Chappell Graduation Bonus. The giveaway will tory when they travel to New Eng Images will also be set up be a graduation party bas Campus land. The trip, April 11-13, will con towards the back corner of ket that includes a gradua sist of touring Concord, Mass. and the bookstore taking por tion frame, an ice cooler, Hartford, Conn, and is sponsored traits. "I am not planning music, drinks and more. by the LU English department. on getting a portrait taken, The final drawing for the Concord is home to American but I do need to make sure basket will be Friday at 9 authors such as Nathaniel I get my cap and gown," a.m. The raffle tickets will Calendar Hawthorne, Louisa May Alcott and senior Lindsee Malstrom be handed out to those Ralph Waldo Emerson. Harriet said. seniors that are in the Beecher Stowe and Mark Twain Framing Success will be bookstore during the February were once residents of Hartford. there to sell an assortment Salute Days. 2/28/03 - 3/1/03 THE CENTRAL VA WOMEN'S CONFER Only open to ENGL 340 stu of graduation frames at "Students are welcomed dents and members of Sigma Tau discounted prices. to use their book vouchers ENCE Tickets on sale in Psychology Dept. Faculty and Staff are Delta, there are 15 spaces available. There are more incen on these purchases as $20 and students are $15. The Joyful Women's Jubilee will be The cost is $100 plus meals, and tives than "just getting well," said Bonus. Make interested students must sign up things taken care of for sure you stop in the book there to do the conference. This includes Joy Rice Martin and by Friday, Feb. 28. coming to Salute days. "We store to have all your pre- Reba Bowman and the other four daughters of John F. 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Continued from page 1 Ixibby tax lawyers called him; after discussing and working GOT CGI, LLC buys, through the weekend, they sells and invests real reached an agreement to buy estate. They along with the property. However, it was Hobby Lobby have not until the day of the deal donated numerous real closing that Hobby Ixibby was estate properties to var sure they wanted to go through ious churches and char with it, Falwell Jr. said. ities across the country. "It was an incredible Hobby Lobby is an arts sequence of events, the kind of and crafts store that thing that doesn't happen by sells furniture, fabrics, chance," Falwell Jr. said. party supplies and TRBC is now working with other items as well. the City of Lynchburg to Their 298 stores, . obtain approval under zoning located in 26 states, regulations for its proposed earned more than $1.2 use of the facility that would billion in sales last year. allow TRBC, Lynchburg Chris According to Falwell tian Academy and parts of Lib Jr., the stores are simi erty to operate in the facility. lar to Michaels stores The church plans to begin but are comparable in occupying as soon as approval size to Wal-Mart is given and renovations are stores. They also have SEE-**. complete. IMAGE CREATED BY THOMAS I.. GREGORY OI< TMA INC., IN VAUWSTA, GA. "Well use the money we've several sister companies, NEW HOME — Though not yet approved by Thomas Road Baptist Church, an artist's rendition illustrates how the Ericsson building may even raised to renovate," Falwell said. including a Christian tually look, after renovations are made. The 888,000-square foot facility will house TRBC, Lynchburg Christian Academy and parts of LU. bookstore chain. The The initial price for the Eric nearest Hobby Lobby store to Lynchburg is in ministry's goals. Hobby Lobby had initially Falwell said that on the day he met with the sson property was $10.2 million, but they Greensboro, N.C. offered the building to another large Christian Hobby Lobby owner David Green, he was added two more lots for $100,000 and prop Falwell announced the recent deal with ministry who after declining the offer con somewhat discouraged about the delay in clos erty furniture for another $250,000, Falwell Hobby Lobby in Friday's convocation. "I want tacted TRBC to see if they would be interested. ing the Ericsson deal. He explained to Green the Jr. said. to go on the record here saying, 'Praise God Falwell's first contact with the Hobby Lobby intended use for the adjoining property and According to The News & Advance, Erics from whom all blessings flow,'" Falwell said. owners was on Feb. 13, when he flew out to showed him a large aerial photograph of the son is currently moving its 230 Lynchburg He shared that several months ago Hobby their headquarters in Oklahoma. land surrounding the university. employees to its facility at the Lynchpin Indus Lobby offered him a building in Illinois for a "The purpose of the trip was to politely "When he (Falwell) left Oklahoma, he had no trial Center off of U.S. 221 on Jefferson Ridge branch school of Liberty, but after looking at it, decline the offer to donate property in the Mid idea that they would consider buying the (Erics Parkway. he decided that it did not fitwit h anv of the west," Falwell Jr. said. son) property," Falwell Jr. said. Later, Hobby Owens: Reaching students through her music and humor
Continued from page 1 in the end failed. Owens degree in music education. gifts as a music teacher," with Rocketown Records. Throughout the concert didn't let this stop her from Owens was frustrated, the Web site said. This Her first CD, "Without at David's Place, Owens had About this same time is having as close to a ram however, when she however, turned her atten Condition," was chosen as the students chuckling at when Owens became totally bunctious childhood as pos attempted to find a teaching tion to a songwriting deal one of Dallas Morning her dry humor and jokes blind. Having been born sible and even graduated position as "potential with Final Four Publishing News' top picks of the year and got them involved by with poor vision, her doctors from Nashville's Belmont employers saw only her (BMG) and becoming the in 1999. "A 24-year-old having them clap and sing tried to save her eyesight but University with a bachelor's blindness rather than her first female artist to sign blind woman sees the world at various points. After ask and the human heart more ing for help with percus clearly than any other song sion, she joked, "Percussing writer this year," the Dallas doesn't mean to sing swear Morning News said. words, but to help with "She's an awesome tal clapping or hitting your ent. She makes up for what neighbor in rhythm or she lacks in her other senses something." and talents," freshman Lau From Liberty, Owens went ren Bridges. "I didn't even on to Knoxville, Tenn. to per know until this morning in form Saturday at the New convocation that (she was City Cafe. If students wish to blind). It made her testi read more about Owens, they mony even stronger." can go to www.ginnyowens. Students at Liberty Uni com or www. rocketown- versity certainly found that records. com. the concert lived up to their Owens' new CD, "Blue expectations. As junior Nate print" is now in stores, Ridlehoover said, "It was along with her previous awesome and spirit-filled." releases, "Something More" Senior Eric Viets found and "Without Condition." Owens to be "very heart "Buy all of her CDs!" warming and personable." Viets said.
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True friendship is like sound health; the value of it is seldom known until it is lost. -Charles Caleb Colton in ion v Tipping is not a city in China A disturbing trend haunts $5 or $6 meal and not even some are not up on their eti wait outside for them for a the reputation of many leave a buck for a tip. quette, it is proper and longtime. However, they said church-goers, especially on Many of the servers out expected that a tip worth 15 that students at Lynchburg Sunday afternoons. there, especially in Lynch percent of the bill should be College usually tipped and It is the fact that many burg, are college students left. If given good service or were there waiting. Ways to anger your management waiters and waitresses do not working to pay for their edu with a large party, 20 percent I was ashamed and enraged like working Sunday after cation. At restaurants and a is customary. Giving more 1. The customer is right, when you're in a by the behavior of my fellow noons because few other types than that will usually brighten students. Just a simple $2 - $3 good mood or they tip you well. that's when the of jobs they rely the server's day and make his tip would be fine.Th e pizza 2. You refuse to wear deodorant. tips are the heavily on the or her work go just a little bit costs the same price, but the 3. You mouth off to people and then claim worst. For tips of their cus easier. service of the delivery man you can't be fired, because you have some reason, tomers. I knew of someone who saves people the hassle of driv after people For those who once waited on a large group of ing all the way to the restau Tourette's. leave their never had the people who came in a bus with rant themselves. That merits a 4. You managed to get snowed in; somehow church services experience of die name of their church plas tip for service. all the customers got snowed out. and head to the serving food to tered along the side. The group If people cannot be faithful 5. You're a seemingly unwitting Editor who local diner, cranky, picky kept the server running for in the small things, like giving they don't shamelessly self promotes herself by run customers con over an hour, but when they a tip, then how do they expect exactly feel jullesoutten sider this: most finally left there was less than to be a powerful, evangelizing ning a picture of her and her fiancee. over generous servers only earn $5 on the table. The server was man or woman of God. I sin 6. You couldn't come to work because you in their giving. I know this a wage in the range of $2 - $3 literally in tears. cerely believe that the most had to watch the last episode of the because I have earned most of per hour. By the time they I have even heard some effective witness of Christ is in my money over the past few Bachelorette. receive their checks, most of Christians say that they don't a person's daily interactions years from waitressing tips that is deducted by taxes. In with others, not necessarily in 7. You hoard office supplies. think it's necessary to give the and have heard and wit fact, more often than not, I server a 15 percent tip, after all, the big ministries or street 8. You show up late with your watch turned nessed all the horror stories. received a paycheck of a they only give God 10 percent. evangelizing. back. In the restaurant business, whopping $0.00 - no lie. That is simply ridiculous. The To stiff a server, pizza deliv 9. You leave Dr. off of the last name of an as well as many other serv Therefore, their entire finan tithe given to God is essentially ery man or even hairdresser cial livelihood is dependent academic official who spent years working ices, poor tipping equals a a means of thanking Him for tells them that you are stingy, poor testimony. One of the on the tips of their customers. His provisions and is 10 per selfish and uncaring. Now for it. (Hey, Kramer!) worst things that a person can Though waitressing can be cent of a person's earnings that what kind of a testimony is 10. You hang out in the office although you're do is to leave a track on the quite the fun, social job, week, not of one little meal. that? not a friend of the staff. (You're a friend of table with a lousy tip or none servers must also put up with The server deserves your I write all this realizing that a lot of junk from customers - a friend of the staff.) at all. But it happens. thanks as well. there are many, like my father, In addition to that, I often and always keep a smile. They Another service that who always give much more hear comments from people are serving you and it is not deserves tipping is pizza deliv than what is necessary. And on who quit working at certain only polite to leave a tip, it is ery. I recently learned that a behalf of all the service people restaurants because a major basically a must. But yes, I do certain local pizza place has of the world, I say, "thank you." believe that they should give ity of the customers were ceased to deliver pizzas to the But this goes out to all those A>C| The Liberty • decent service to earn a non-tipping college students, campus because their drivers who fail to give a tip. Realize Policies decent tip. specifically Liberty students. I complained that they were the power of good tipping, and Champio1971 University Blvdn. The Champion encour cannot believe that people It should be common almost never tipped by the stu that it is not foreign, like a city Lynchburg, VA 24506 ages community members can afford to go out and buy a knowledge, but just in case dents, and they often had to in China. (434) 582-2124 to submit letters to the editor on any subject. Faculty Adviser Letters should not exceed Deborah Huff 400 words and must be National deficit smashes limit Ad Director Elaine Pecore typed and signed.The deadline is 6 p.m. Monday. Treasury Secretary John government has yet to curb US is spending its way into Before we sacrifice the Snow scrambled Wednesday its spending. 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Page 6, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION FEBRUARY 25, 2003 Commentary Starving for the meat of the Word Unnecessary fear Imagine the following: It's 12 p.m. Practicality in response to terrorism on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, and Though it may seem at as wrapping their homes in the pastor is concluding his three- times that we live in an age of plastic and duct tape. point sermon on loving Jesus. A few terror, in light of some recent According to Yahoo News, in the congregation start shifting in and current significant events, Homeland Security Secretary their seat as they hear their stomachs terrorism is nothing new. Tom Ridge said, "I want to begin to growl. They are hungry, and However, terror make something lunch thankfully is just minutes away. awareness has very, very clear at Then, during the altar call, a gen likely reached an this point: We do tleman on the third pew has to sit all time high not want individu down because his hunger gets severe. among als or families to It is overtaking his body, and he's Americans. start sealing their starving! But then he realizes that he Thanks in part to doors or their win had a huge breakfast just four hours attacks on our dows." Aside from earlier. "What's wrong?" he thinks. soil and media whether the As the pastor closes in prayer, the coverage, USDHS supports gentleman's pains increase. Then it Americans are this or not, it dawns on him... his hunger is not now more jasonpope seems illogical for physical but spiritual. He had been informed of regimes, extrem a number of reasons. First, longing for some of the meat of the ists and the anti-peace agenda how much exposure to bio Word of God to be pulled off of its than they were only several logical weaponry is necessary bones and served at his table; instead, years ago. This knowledge, to become effected? To suc all he received during the sermon was when the majority needs sanctifying? atonement, the recipients of baptism, unfortunately, produces much cessfully seal one's home milk, so he went home empty. Paul told Timothy to do the work of an the Church's relationship to Israel, anxiety, social unrest, and from biological attack is to Regrettably, the above scenario is evangelist (2 Tim. 4:5), but his pri the millennium, the role of women, most regrettably for the seal it from oxygen as well. all too common. Christians walk away mary responsibility in Ephesus was to the cessation or continuation of Christian, fear. This makes occupant survival from many messages only being refute false doctrine (1 Tim. 1:3). tongues, the relation between suffer One possible cause of a challenge. Second, how reminded of what they already knew. 2. Sermons are too funny. ing and God's glory, and a host of nervousness could be the. many attacks will come fore The chosen are not getting the choice Although some wit can have great other pertinent issues about which recent rise in the terror warned? If spontaneity is cuts of meat, and sermons are bite- rhetorical value, having congregations wonder. threat level on the Homeland key, then chances are reason sized rather than super-sized. illustration after illustra Will trying to tackle Security Advisory System. able that one could occur Hebrews 6:1 commands ministers to tion with cute punch lines such topics cause divi This system, according to the while outside the home. "leave the elementary teachings about does little to grow some sion? Maybe, but they do United States Department of Then, even if an adequate Christ and go on to maturity." So I one's faith. Humor is not have to. On the other Homeland Security's house seal had been achieved, encourage all you preacher boys (of great, but preachers hand, pursuing deep doc Website, was established as a what good would it do? whom I am one) to listen up, because should not be comedians. trinal issues has the way to determine the sus Along a similar line are Jesus' command to "feed my sheep" 3. Sermons are too sim potential to maximize fel pected level of terrorist activ those who promote biohaz- was not a suggestion. Many churches ple. Yes, the main thing is lowship, because the best ity by considering innumer ard suits and underground are decaying due to the cancer of igno to keep the main thing the Christian friendships are able data. The system's read living; a flashback of the rance, and preachers are to blame. main thing, and Christ cruci rickyhardison grounded in common the ing is then used to coordinate Y2K scare. As reported by The following is a list of three com fied is the main thing... but ology. preventative and responsive Foxnews.com, survival- mon, problematic threads that have the main thing is not the only thing. Don't get me wrong. "Knowledge efforts with all levels of gov geardirect.com's president been woven into the fabric of the The church does not need any more puffs up, but love builds up" (1 Cor ernment, monitor public Holly Whiting suggests let's-love-Jesus sermons. American pulpit. 8:1). Church members should not take events and execute emer American's wear emergency 1. Sermons are too evangelistic. I believe that lay people are actually pleasure in their differences with oth gency procedures for high masks as those sold on her Though I am all for evangelism, it interested in deep, theological topics, ers, but they should hold on to truths risk areas and people groups. site. "When the govern seems to me that Christians do not but they have been dumbed-down with with humility. The latest elevation to the ment puts out an alert you need to he evangelized. Lost men and superficiality. They need meat, but So let's replace those funny illustra orange or "high" threat level, should wear it all the time," women will always fill church pews milk suffices. To break this pattern, tion books with some volumes of sys second only to red "severe," said Whiting. For some this according to Jesus' parable on the preachers need to face head-on diffi tematic theology. Let's not be Christian prompted an outbreak of is a plausible action of com wheat and the tares. So why spend all cult passages. vegetarians, but let us yearn for the concern and emergency mon sense; for me it is a the effort on justifying the minority They need to preach sermons on meat of the Word of God. preparation. USDHS.gov sign of paranoia analogous the wrath of God, the extent of the lists practical protective to an episode of "The steps to take under times of Twilight Zone." threat such as assembling a It is vital in stressful times basic emergency kit, estab to keep a level head. What My soldier went to war for you lishing a family communica will happen tomorrow? No tion plan and knowing how one knows: no one has ever Note to reader, the following article real lives that they have left to enter a thousands of men overseas to act as to stay informed. The known. And though some has been very difficult for me to write, new world unlike anything they have puppets to the people back here, announcement of these pre believe we have more to fear so please deal with the emotions and ever known before, just for the sake of because for some reason some people cautionary suggestions that fear itself, we as keeping the rest of us safe. tearstains that you're about to read think that they have more right to live should not be cause for Christians can and must over. As I stood at the airport a few days than the people that we've sent over alarm as they are common depend on the Creator of ter there. Let them fight, let I write the words of ^^^_^^^ ago whisper steps to a variety of incon rorists and peacemakers ing final them kill, let them die, no thousands of women veniences such as snow alike, through faith, as the a What gives any goodbyes blood on our hands they just like me. I write the storms and power outages. ultimate refuge. Let's face through my signed up for this, right? words that a million of us anymore Still, others chose to take a tomorrow boldly, practically constant flow Their blood won't save tear drops have silently more extreme approach such and without fear. run over in their hearts, right to continue of tears, my you, but if it flows it will yet were unable to be with our day to mind was surely kill me and the formed, only conveyed filled with hearts of those just like Letter to the Editor by emotions and quiver day lives not ear questions. me, sitting on the other ing lips. Yet I have been Why did he side, waiting patiently for cursed with words, ing about the have to go? the next year to pass by, Echoing support for the war cursed by a never rest faces, and the Why not some carrieseaford waiting for their soldier to ing mind. one else, someone older come marching home. Dear Editor, but I do understand that War, it has been the lives of the peo who had lived more of You think that I sound angry, that freedom comes by paying a their life, someone who I am writing in response great cost. If we do not topic on eveiy ple that are brave would be a true assumption. How American's lips for no one loved the way many people are sitting in their reclin- to the article "Peace today stand up and fight against some time now. Some enough to take that I love him. The sobs ers today, perfectly capable of working at the cost of tomorrow" the evil dictators and which appeared in the are for it, some against, took over and I could get (and of fighting), who are mooching off rulers of this world our February 19th edition of and some are utterly our places? little more than an "I of the government and have been since freedom will diminish. The Liberty Champion. apathetic about this love you" out, as my they dropped out of high school? How Make no mistake; I do V Peace in our time does land where they live fat, free, and lazy. soldier was hustled many people scoff society, yet make no know there is plenty of evil indeed come at the cost of The thought of brave soldiers rarely away on a plane ride that was about to effort to change it? What gives them a within America, but I turn his whole life upside down. I write tomorrow. I too am great crosses their minds. They are simply right to sit there while my boyfriend is believe a God fearing man from a standpoint that I never thought ly appalled as I sit and nameless, faceless, stoiyless men. They dodging bullets in Turkey? What gives sits in the White House that I would be writing from, I'm writ watch the many antiwar ignore the fact that these soldiers are any of us any more right to continue and I believe God has ing, for the husbands, wives, fiances, protests and campaigns fighting for them, so that they may live with our day-to-day lives not caring placed him in that position boyfriends, and girlfriends just like me about the faces and the lives of the peo unfold around our country for a reason; it may be for their apathetic lives here without pay who are left on the other side with a and world. As an ing a price as many of these men may. ple who are brave enough to take our such a time as this. Do I slightly different thought on the war. places? Until my soldier comes home, I American citizen I cannot agree with everything News to the holders of apathy, to some Many speak of this war on terror for the life of me under of us these soldiers not only have will cry the tears of thousands just like President Bush says or ism; they want to fight for freedom. me, wishing that someone else would stand why any American does? No. But I will con names and faces but stories that They are all for sending hundreds of would be so brazen to involve us. They are real men, with be the hero this time. tinue to support him as speak out against the well as his efforts to pro integrity, intelligence, and tect the United States of intentions of a President America from another hor who obviously has this rible attack against our LIFE@LU ttimiyiHin Country's best interest in freedom. Remember, the 1975 f NOBODVS EVER GONNA his heart. Those who por greatest freedom ever \BELIEVE THIS... j tray this man as a war monger and bully some attained was the freedom *•* pn j jBi ^fc ^- times dishearten me, but I we now have in Jesus j^!^\7\ *. have learned not to expect Christ and that came by any less from a media that giving the greatest sacrifice is driven solely by political mankind has ever known. agendas. Leslie McCarthy I am not from a genera Administrative tion that has seen the Assistant School of JERRY* effects of war on families, Communications t \ ttfoi economies, and societies, FEBRUARY 25, 2003 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page 7
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No matter how hard we try, either just had our first test, it is coming up or we have a the various activities of your life. project due in the near future. And as you read this you Estimate the amount of time spent on there is always something that I we could or should be doing. may be thinking, "Oh my word! I have a test tomorrow!" The each item, then multiply the totals Champion would like to help its readers in finding the most times seven. That will give you the There never seems to be enough hours in a day. There is some effective way to study. total for the week. Then add up each One of the first things to remember is that there is no right item's total. Since there are 168 hours thing we can do to change that, without adding more hours to or wrong way to study (except not studying at all). "One of the in every week, subtract your total most effective things for me to do is to review the material from 168. The outcome is wasted the day. If time is used wisely, then the 24 hours will be enough. regularly so when the test starts to close in, I don't feel over time. It will surprise you—but be whelmed by how much I have to learn in such a small amount honest! The secret to creating more time is to practice good time of time," senior Nate Jordan said. Everybody has an environ ment they like to study in whether completely quiet, more 1. Number of hours of management. Those two words—time man noisy, at a desk, with friends or chilling on the bed. sleep each night "Unless I'm studying something that's hard to understand, x7 = agement—frequently fall from the lips of par I like to have the TV on for background noise," freshman 2. Number of hours of ents, professors, bosses Alicia Wotring said. The trick is to study smarter and not work each week and now the Champion. harder. The other thing is to remember that only you can done to find out where time actually Although the words are syn study for you...being with smart friends does not make you does go and how much time we spend 3. Number of hours in onymous for a rolling of the smarter. doing things. It is surprising to see class each week eyes, they come with an intelli Once you find your perfect study method, make sure you what we have time for. gent application. If one would stick with it. That is the best way to retain information. "I like The average American spends 23 4. Number of hours for practice time management, to read my notes like a book," senior Corrie Warren said. "I years of their lifetime sleeping, another meals and snacks per hours will appear at their don't study any one area more than another, I just keep flip- . 19 years working and a mere nine day x 7 = disposal. ping back to the beginning and starting over again." years spent on leisure over a lifetime. Prioritize your life. The secret to Another thing to remember is that studying time is not One study shows that humans spend 5. Number of hours grooming time management is to find out what socializing time, so pick a serious study group if you get two years on the phone in their life every day x 7 your priorities are. By listing out things together with a group of friends to cram for the exam. time. Additionally, CNN reported that that are important to you and neces Remember, that you can't study effectively for a test that the average person spends 60 hours a 6. Number of hours spent traveling sary, you can justify how many hours you haven't put in the class time for. Not only should you go year on hold. on weekdays x 5 = are needed for each time-consuming to class because you are paying for it and because it can hurt + weekends thing. If school is a priority to you, as it The average working male spends your grade if you don't, but it also helps you learn what the should be, then the hours for class and 47 hours a week at work and 21.9 professor focuses on most. Sometimes, if you get lucky, the hours a week watching TV (adult 7. Number of hours per week for homework are easily justified. professor may even hand out a review sheet or go over impor- women topped the TV watching list regularly scheduled events (include ' tant material before the test. Class is not overrated! The same applies for work, church, with 26.5 hours a week). It is said that church, meetings, devotions, regu exercising and even relationships. Here are some important tips on studying that might help the average person spends about two you out this semester. lar get-togethers) Make a list of your priorities in life. If weeks of their life kissing. The average 8. Number of hours per day spent your friends are important on your list, •Try to study in the same place every time. This trains your person spends 10 months of their life mind to be in a study mode when you get to that certain place. on extra chores or errands then set time aside for them. If God is on the toilet, while the average woman x7= a priority, then where is the time for •Study at the same time. Find the time of day when your finds time to spend 2.7 years of her life mind comprehends and remembers things best. 9. Number of hours spent socializ Him? By deciding how much time you in the bathroom. want to spend on things, you can be • Keep your homework supplies organized. Getting up and ing, dating, etc..(be honest) a week There is enough time to do what we sure to have that time available. down 20 times to get pens, pencils, note cards and books can need to do, and often even what we . be one of the most distracting things of all. Be organized! Now add up the totals = Where does the time go? How is it want to do. The trick is to practice •Try to cut out all distractions (we know this is hard with Subtract that number from 168 that there are 24 hours a day, 168 good time management, and priori roommates). Turn the music or TV down (not necessarily off) hours a week, 8,760 hours a year—and = wasted hours each tizing your life. and try to clear your mind of earlier conversations. it's never enough? Studies have been week. i •Do the hardest work first. Then you can coast as you go on. j •Schedule hard projects out over a long period of time so you Moreover, several Liberty students have revealed what i don't get overwhelmed. ^eating i^itk Stress... helps them put stress aside and enjoy life. The following is a list of suggestions from students who know how to beat ] •Review your information regularly. Avoid cramming. j •If you are going to study in a group, limit the size. It should By Laura Beaton, reporter stress. This is what they do when they start to feel like life has become too demanding: j be small enough so that everybody gets to talk, but big enough | to brainstorm in. •"I sleep it off, and praying helps," sophomore Josh Cole oes everyone get stressed out? Yes, everyone feels j •Go to class regularly. pressure from the demands of life at times. There is said. •"I talk to friends," freshman Danielle Dill said. Hopefully, if you follow these suggestions you will maximize Dgood stress and bad stress. Good stress is like a I your smarter studying rather than your harder studying.Inter- rush of adrenaline, but bad stress can weigh a person •"I pray to God that he will help me not to stress out, or I go and talk to my friends about it," freshman Cindy Hurt I viewed students agree that the two best tips are to review reg- down. How we deal with stress is the most important I ularly and keep your atmosphere and time consistent. thing since no one is immune to it. People deal with stress said. in many ways. Some people exercise, and some write in •"I find a positive distraction," senior Keith their journal to get their thoughts on paper. Williams said. On the other hand, if stress gets out of control it can •>"I am dedicated to my studies and to taking my cause physical and emotional problems such as ulcers, mind off of academic stress. I focus on physical headaches and depression. Proverbs 17:22 says, "A cheer activity. Really stress is like an adrenaline high, ful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up and you need to burn that off," sophomore Aimee the bones." This Bible verse points out that too much Bryan said. stress can be harmful and that a positive outlook on life •"Every Friday night, International Christian can be helpful to a person. Therefore, spend time with Fellowship meets, and I play the bass guitar for people who will look to the bright side of things. the praise band. It gives me a chance to relieve Since most college students are loaded down with a stress by having fellowship with my friends and heavy burden of schoolwork and extracurricular activities, by talking and praying in small groups. students tend to get into a pattern of feeling overwhelmed Afterwards, we all go out to the movies or from the things that should bring them happiness. There David's Place," sophomore Kabin Rajkarnikar are many bad habits that students fall into when they feel said. like they have too much to bear. For example, exercise, There are good ways to deal with the things good nutrition and adequate sleep become low on a stu that cause stress. Find an outlet for stress. If it dent's priority lists. "Make time to take care of yourself. It becomes too burdensome, ask a friend to pray will give you more energy to do the things you need to with you. Finally, there will always be irritants in do," Anna Pulver, a 2000 Liberty graduate, said. life, so learn how to combat the stress in your life.
to "The Bachelor" series, starring a beautiful the human race. Every setting is ideal, and While there is nothing wrong with enjoy amyjordan blonde named Trista. During the course of every situation that these individuals are ing a little bit of cheesy entertainment, there several shows she chose from 25 eligible placed in seems flawless, from the dates and is something wrong if we are more passion men the one most suited for her outings that they go on to the clothes that ate about who Trista's final choice was than Choose life self. During each episode they wear, and even the diamond rings that about the things that are going on in our oes anyone else find themselves fas she eliminated a certain are chosen by the final two men vying for own lives and in the lives of those around cinated by the concept of reality TV? number of males, until Trista's love. us. Reality television is deceptive, because DI have always been somewhat skepti the last episode when So why do we watch? Because we actual reality is not always about choosing cal of the idea, particularly after seeing seg she made the choice are a very superficial culture, wooed by between two equally beautiful and perfect ments of some of the shows that are offered between two final con the excitement of watching beauti situations. Real life is not so easy and rarely on national television today. However, after testants. ful people interact with each other is it so entertaining to watch. actually indulging in an hour of a popular If you are thinking and make their decisions based on In Deuteronomy 30:19, Moses encour reality television show, I found myself spell that this sounds like an physical attraction. I won't ages the Israelites to "choose life" and I bound; dying to know what would happen extremely superficial deny that I was fascinated would encourage us all to follow his advice. and who would be eliminated in the next show, then you would \ by the idea of watching Whether you are making life-changing deci show. be right. The entire \ Trista make one of the sions such as who to many or what to do I should probably be ashamed to admit it, premise of the show most important deci with your life, or smaller decisions, like but the truth is that 1 was glued to my revolves around a sions of her life in front whether or not to take a missions trip this screen last Wednesday night when Trista perfectly put-togeth- I of national television. summer, it doesn't matter how big or small made her final selection on "The er woman who From the beginning of the decision. Just because your choices Bachelorette." Apparently it is not just the chooses a man pri the show, I was avidly aren't glamorous and appealing doesn't girls in Dorm 33 who were watching this marily based on rooting for the man make them any less significant. Perhaps we either, as an estimated 17,156,000 viewers looks and charisma. who I thought would could all be a little more passionate about eagerly tuned in to watch Trista choose the Trista flaunts her best fulfill the role as the real-life decisions that we face eveiy day. love of her life. For those of you who are not body in front of these her soul mate, and 1 am You just never know...the end result might familiar with the concept of this particular men as she chooses her sure that everyone else be even more exciting than whether or not reality TV show, the "Bachelorette," a sequel favorite males, all of whom watching had their own Trista and Ryan live happily ever after. are superior specimens of personal favorites, as well. Page 8, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION FEBRUARY 25, 2003
are always some new surprises. For example, they pick up a new addition to the band. Jerome (of Ford Switchfoot—The Zandura and Mortal fame) joins the band to add a new element to the group. "Beautiful Letdown "The Beautiful Letdown" is by far Switchfoot's Know best album to date and it comes at a perfect time since this is the group's major label debut By Joe Portnoy, reporter (Columbia Records). The message is open, honest, and a tough one to bear at times. These tracks force robably the most frustrating thing that can you to look at who you really are as a person. Let's happen to a band is having eveiyone and their say everything you had, your talent as a musician Pmom think that someone else wrote one of or artist or whatever, were taken away. Let's go far their songs. I don't know how it must have felt for ther. Your car, your money, your success, every the guys of Switchfoot, but if this is any indication, thing, you absolutely had nothing. Who would you at the Purple Door Festival in August, when John be? That's the purpose of tracks like "Meant to Foreman introduced their song, "Only Hope," he Live" "Beautiful Letdown," "This is Your Life," said, "Now here's a song Mandy Moore didn't write." "More than Fine" and "Gone." I guess having one of your songs mistaken as Other titles include "Ammunition," someone else's is okay, especially when your new "Redemption," "On Fire," "Adding to the Noise," album is nothing short of magnificent. Switchfoot "Twenty-four" and the re-release of "Dare You to gives us the next chapter of San Diego Rock in "The Move" which includes a new vocal track. If you have Beautiful Letdown." never been introduced to Switchfoot, now is a good Switchfoot is like a best friend. Even if you don't time to meet them. "Beautiful Letdown" releases hear anything from them in a couple years, you February 25. always just pick up right where you left off, but there JED BROWN CRegina Oio6inson serving through a variety of roles Major: Social Science By Meghan McCarthy, reporter of all trades and a master of none," Hometown: Harrington, Del. Robinson said. egina Robinson's father, a Even now, Robinson displays an Favorite Verse: Ephesians 2:8 Baptist minister, used to lead amazing amount of energy in many Rher and her sisters in reading a ways. She continues to live up to her Favorite movie: Batman, the original Proverb everyday. These 31 chapters of childhood nickname, 'The Queen of ancient wisdom became very familiar Gab." A co-worker teasingly affirmed this, "Make sure you have plenty of Words to live by: In everything you do in to Robinson. At times, the daily read ings seemed monotonous. However, as time. Regina's the queen of gab. She'll life, do it fully determined, and if you find you she grew older, the wise words gained talk your ear off," he said. make a mistake, it's better to learn from a big more meaning and they became an Just as in college, she holds many mistake. important part of Robinson's life. different roles. She serves as a wife, Robinson went from learning about teacher of young women and motiva My ideal Saturday afternoon includes: wisdom with her siblings to motivat tional speaker. Robinson's small frame, Waking up late, not getting changed till about ing others to seek similar wisdom. The feminine clothes, and bright features do six, and bumming around with my friends. 1997 Liberty University graduate has not seem to describe a person who worked with the football players at spends their days with football players. Pet peeves: I can't stand people who slurp Liberty to motivate them to pursue However, Robinson does indeed spend their soup and noodles. excellence in all areas of their life. her days working with the Liberty Last semester Robinson began her Flames. "I really think God's just given me a gift to be able to relate to both If I could be anyone for a day I would be: dream of teaching an all women's class at Liberty University called "Role (men and women)," Robinson said. She the lonely missionary in the middle of believes that her relationships with her nowhere, where the only thing he has is of Christian Women in the church." Her young age and her African father and brother have given her the faith. Just for a day, I'd like to be that person. American heritage set her apart from PHOTO PROVIDED ability to relate well to men. "I've been NEWLY MARRIED—Regina and her husband, many other teachers. exposed to the strength of a man and Jua have been happily married since June. Most treasured possession: My teddy bear, Robinson traces her current success what a man can aspire to be," she said. because I remember crying when I was a lit back to her growing up experience. She The football coaches also provide tle kid because I couldn't take him to heaven. describes it simply. "It was a blessing," she said. Robinson tremendous support. "I feel like I'm working with seven spent 10 years of her life in Portsmouth, Va. and six years in other men the caliber of my father," she said. Favorite author: John Piper—right now I am Lynchburg. Since her father served as a minister, she became Robinson also loves working with women. For her class reading his book "Desiring God." familiar with ministry at an early age. Her large family always "Role of Christian Women in the Church," she seeks to serve displayed closeness. "My parents have always taught us to as a model for her female students to look at and to bring in Most significant moment at LU: becoming love and care for one another," Robinson said, glancing over other Christian women to serve as models. The idea for her an SLD for Dorm 7-1. at a shelf in her office displaying photographs of her family. class came from speaking in a similar class for women Because of that, she remains close to her siblings. "I still have taught by Ruth Towns. After a student told her she should teach a class, Robinson began to consider it. Finally, she What I look for in a girl:I don't want a hot- a good friendship with them as well as a sibling relationship," she said. They support each other in many ways, even finan conferred with Dr. Elmer Towns, the Dean, and Dr. Stevens, tie, because they'll make me look ugly. I want cially, when necessary. According to Robinson, the encourage the assistant Dean with the plan to teach a class that her to be cute, sincere, modest and have a ment and motivation of her parents has served as the key to appeared in Liberty's catalogue, but had not been taught for passion for God. her success. "Their prayers are evident now," she said. years. Since she already had connections with Dr. Towns, Showing strong self-motivation, Robinson graduated high he had already considered her as a teacher for the class. Where I see myself after Liberty: I hope to school a year early at the age of 16 and entered Liberty After the university approved her plan to teach, she needed graduate and move to short term missions, University pursuing a major in speech communication and a only 10 girls to sign up for the class. In the first week of reg or serve as a pastor or youth pastor—defi minor in psychology. She filled her schedule with five istration last spring, 25 girls signed up for "Role of Christian nitely wherever God wants me to go. Christian services including running track and serving as a Women in the Church." prayer leader. She always had a fear of spreading herself too In the future, Robinson hopes to become a motivation thin. After receiving her bachelors of science degree, Regina —Compiled by Amy Jordan, LIFE! editor al speaker to youth and women, to develop her ministry received her master's degree in professional counseling. with her new husband Jua, and to become a devoted wife Robinson sees her many activities as a weakness. "I am a jack and mother. Simple Seven wows crowds with innovative new style By Came Frasz, reporter bass, does vocals and writes for the istry; we are an original act band. He claims that he, "doesn't with an original sound," Kenny 'ith various ministry like rap." added. The music is unique, teams, a music major, con Kenny Campbell, a freshman, with a style all its own; mixing Wcerts, and praise and wor raps for the band. He also does the genres of music that together ship in services, Liberty is full of turntables and writes. Kenny is create a veiy attractive sound. music. The campus is covered with from Buffalo, N.Y. and is majoring The band carries with it its veiy talented students, each in physical education. His song of own traditions, including the excelling in their own way. Many choice is, "I Don't Want Your Sex silent stage presence of Nathan here at Liberty, just as in other For Now" by D.C. Talk. Stiles. He is known as the schools, decide to start a band of Jason Cvach plays the acoustic "good vibes guy," and his job their own. Whether to just have fun guitar, does vocals, and writes. He is merely to sit on stage and
with friends, play the kind of music a senior, biblical studies major from think good vibes. PHOTO PKOVIDUD that you want to, or even to start a Baltimore, Md. "Music is definitely Simple Seven is no stranger to NOTHING TO MESS WITH—Simple Seven wowsth e crowd at the Cross Movement career in music—whatever the rea something I want to do with my Liberty. It won the MISO Live concert with their "earthy rock style." son, stalling a band seems to be a life," Jason said. talent show in November. It also popular trend. One such band is Simple Seven places their music has performed at Percival's in to Mess With," also the band's slo life." Kenny had fun throwing CDs Simple Seven. into an original category of "acoustic Downtown Lynchburg. The group's gan. They were joined on stage by out to the crowd at the Hip Hop Simple Seven is made up of three hip-hop." David explains, "the dif latest performance, however, was at the "good vibes guy" and Pete Party. For those of you not lucky Liberty students who met here, as ference between regular hip-hop the recent LU Hip Hop Party, as one Cooper, a freshman from New enough to catch one, you can hear roommates in Dorm 4- So, who are and acoustic hip-hop is that the of the opening acts for Cross Jersey. Cooper, a fellow Dorm 4 res their song and others Friday nights these guys? acoustic hip-hop is smooth. I like to Movement. "It was one of the best ident, rapped and performed for the on 90.9 The Light. Dying to know David Finch, a biblical studies think of ourselves as the pioneers or nights I've had here," said Cvach of concert. more? Visit Simple Seven's website: major, is a sophomore from this new genre of hip-hop." the performance. Simple Seven After the show, Kenny remarked, www.geocities.com/simpleseven- (ialianna, Ohio. David plays the "Simple Seven has great chem played their new song "Ain't Nothin' "doing shows is a lot of fun, it's defi music nitely what 1 want to do with my wmmmmmmmm
FEBRUARY 25, 2003 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page 9 Track: Tolsma named the Coach of the Year Melissa Blackstone saw was named to the women's only a few mere seconds. her time of 5.03.82 allow All-Academic Team and Coach Tolsma was also her to capture second place Adam Williams was named especially proud of the in the mile, while fellow dis to the men's All-Academic women's team as this was tance runner Chelsey Team. Williams also was the first Big South Swanson placed third in the named the Big South Championship for almost 800 meters with a time of Scholar Athlete of the Year two-thirds of the girls, and 2:19.47. Blackstone and for men's indoor track and they responded very well Swanson were also joined field. and in the winning Liberty by Aimee Riley and Rebecca "Both teams really fashion of teams in the past. Parson on the women dis stepped up, head coach "This victory is important tance medley relay team Brant Tolsma commented, for both the men and JOHN FISHER that finished second in a as the victories came for women and should definite LEADERS — Tharp, Jasinskaite, Feenstra and StagaHiene helped propel LU to another conference win. time of 12:28.53. both teams due to good ly help us build up for the Kena Butts and Jonisha overall team efforts." coming outdoor season, First place: Flames dominate yet again Saunders led the women in Tolsma also felt that the Tolsma stated." "It is also is ed which is the field events as Butts team was blessed in a lot of nice to have our total By Robbie Adams, sports editor - something that has happened jumped 5'05.75" to win the close battles as there were (indoor and outdoor) Big very few times this year. The Flames are cur high jump, while Saunders many big point swings that South Championships pro The Lady Flames once again came up big rently second in the NCAA in rebound mar finished second in the long went the Flames way that gram streak extend to 30 when they needed to, and secured their sixth gin just behind the UCONN. jump with a leap of ended up being decided by consecutive titles." straight Big South Title. The Flames were The Flames must have heard a good pep 18'00.25" and first in the able to upend the Elon Phoenix team and talk in the locker room because they erupted triple jump with bound of win for the first time in three years at on a 16-6 run to start the second half. The 39:02.25". Aimee Riley fin Alumni Gym. Flames started to dump the ball down low to ished second in the pole The tone was set in the opening minutes Katie Feenstra early and she got two quick vault as she successfully that this game would be no blow out like the lay-ups. Jaskinskaite also scored six early cleared the bar at a height Flames gave the Phoenix in the Vines points to ensure that Flames would not go of 9'11.75" and teammate Center. The opening possessions were down in Alumni Gym. At the 12:00 mark Marianne Schiller finished extremely physical with bodies flying every the Flames led 49-37 after a great feed from third with a vault of where, but no whistles blown. Agne Feenstra across the lane to Kristina 9'05.75". Jasinskaite had five early points for the Palamaite for an easy deuce. Liberty also collected Flames as she hit on a jumper and a deep Following the media timeout, Elon went hardware in other cate three-pointer. On senior night Anestha on an 8-0 run to pull back within four. gories as Liberty head coach Blakeney, for the Phoenix, scored the first Williams and Andrews both hit shots from Brant Tolsma was honored four points for her team but the Flames held beyond the arc. a one-point edge with 12 mintues left to go. as the Big South Coach of When the Flames have needed her most, Kristal Tharp then started to heat up for Feenstra has come through in the clutch, the Year on the both the FILE I'MOTO the Flames in the first half; she scored nine and Saturday was no exception. Feenstra men's and women's side, SKY JUMPER — Tessa Sturgil and the rest of the men and women's points in just 14 minutes to keep the Flames scored 12 out of the last 25 points for the while Danielle McNaney track and field team have each won six straight Big South titles. on top in this see-saw battle. Tharp was able Flames as Courtney Nyborg, for the Phoenix, to create a lot of 15-foot jump shots off of had four fouls and had to sit on the bench. her dribble and also found herself in the The Flames were able to even waste most of /Xrm/TIW BASKEfB/UX F/WAT/CSf f f right place at the right time in the paint on a the shot clock and Feenstra was able to go few occasions. up and under and quiet the Elon crowd. Tickets are now available Holly Andrews, who averages over 16 The Flames sealed the deal after a quick for rtex* week's Bis South points per game in conference play, scored shot by Andrews rimmed out, the Flames eight in the first half and hit a couple of key got the board and threw a quick outlet pass conference tournament! shots from beyond the arc. to Tharp who was fouled. She hit both free The Flames were able to go on a 6-0 run throws as the Flames breathed a sigh of Prices are $5 for each late in the first half, but Jessica Williams, relief with their 17th consecutive win, 74-66. individual ^at»e and $18 the shortest player on the court, got her own Only six players scored for the Flames, 5 rebound off Tharp had 17, Jaskinskaite had 19, and Katie for all sessions. Feenstra finish with a game high 21 points MEN'S TENNIS FROM FEB. 22 a missed and 11 boards. VIRGINIA 7, LIBERTY 0 three pointer and hit a The website WomensCollegeHoops.com You must have a ticket Singles 1. Stewart (V) def. Shinozaki 6-1,7-6 clutch shot now has the Flames at 47th in the nation to set in* 2. Duquette (V) def. Rino 6-3, 6-2 at the in RPI(ratings percentage index). The 3. Rozek (V) def. Aneiros 6-2, 6-2 4. Gonycr (V) def. Pihl 6-2, 6-4 buzzer. The Flames will now look to make it 18 in a a. Nolen (V) def. Bell 6-2, 6-4 S*u LIB FG FT A PTS Elon 6 6 .5001 RPG Coastal Carolina 5 7 .417; that allows you Blakeney 4-6 2-3 4 0 10 1. D. Gathings (HP) 7.5 Nyborg 4-11 0-1 7 2 8 Radford 5 8 .385 j 2. A. Gill (RU) 7.3 Chikos 3-6 1-2 5 11 7 High Point 2 10 .167 j Andrews 4-12 2-4 5 0 13 3. T. Walker (WU) 7.2 Jones 0-1 0-0 4 0 0 Birmingham-Southern* NA NA NA j Williams 5-10 4-4 6 1 17 to make over Miller 0-1 0-0 1 0 0 Women's conference standings Women Statisically S25.DDD! Ghee 0 0-3 4-4 3 4 TEAM W L PCT: Gray 3-6 0-1 0 0 6 PPG Hamilton 0-4 1-2 1 1 1 Liberty 12 0 1.00 TOTALS 40 15 66 Elon 9 3 .750 1. N. Reddick (CC) 19.5 FG: 23-60, 38.3%. IT: 14-21, 66.7%. 3PT: High Point 8 4 .667 2. A. Neby (RU) 17.0 6-17, 35.3% (Andrews 3-8, Jones 0-1, 3. H. Andrews (ELON) 15.2 Williams 3-7, Hamilton 0-1). Blocks: 5 Charleston Southern 7 6 .538 (Nyborg 2, Andrews 3). Team Reb: 4. Coastal Carolina 5 8 .385 RPG No qimmicks. Steals: 6 (Blakeney, Chikos, Jones, Miller 2, Ghee). Winthrop 4 8 .333 1. K. Feenstra (LU) 8.6 Radford 4 8 .333 2. T. Jackson (UNCA) 8.1 Score TOT UNC Asheville 0 12 .000 3. A. Neby (RU) 7.6 Liberty 29 45 [74 Birmingham-Southern* NA NA NA Elon 66 No multi-level marketing. 27 39 'BSU is A PROVISION*!. DIVISION 1 MMUIUI. lis < •i \//s uo nor COUNT TOWARDS HIE CONfBRBNBt STANDINGS Actors Sound too good to be true? Wanted Paid acting position available for Christian weekend dinner theatre. Travel involved. Call for more details! Call • f 3^.851.558^ 1 m Page 10, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION FEBRUARY 25, 2003 Karlili: Arkansas standout brings pro experience to Liberty National Champion Tennessee and future depend on the Lord day by day, as she had so rewarding." Since joining the team she Continued from page 12 WNBA superstar Chamique Holdsclaw limited power over her fate. This experi has contributed to their success and enhanced a team that is perennially first As a freshman she received the SEC defeated them, their legacy that season ence fueled her trust in Christ even more, in the Big South. Freshman of the Year award after scoring was secured. They advanced two games as she learned not to look too far ahead in 11 points and grabbing 6 boards per game. further than any other unranked team, life but to take each day in stride. Karlin commented that the team's suc She started all four years and even made it and drew national attention to the The following year she received a call cess is due primarily to teamwork and to the NCAA Tournament her sophomore University of Arkansas. from Liberty's women's coach Carey Coach Green's coaching philosophy. "He is season. That year her team received a After graduating, Karlin played profes Green asking her to consider an assistant a godly man and is more concerned with tournament bid despite not being nation sional basketball overseas in Finland and coaching position with the team. "I knew their spiritual well being. This team has an ally ranked. After gaining momentum fol France. She then played briefly for the it was the Lord when he called,"she said. " eternal perspective that motivates us." lowing a first round victory the bid Birmingham Power of the NWDBL and I love coaching and I feel that I can relate It seems a perfect fit that Karlin would seemed validated. also had a brief stint with the now-defunct to the girls because of the age difference. end up coaching here because her life has Miami Soul of the WNBA. During this I spend time everyday praying for them. always has been based on an eternal per Karlin then led Arkansas all the way to They are what makes this job perfect and The Final Four! Although eventual time she had to learn more than ever to spective. Can't Stand the heat? Flames drop two after being in first By Ben Cates, reporter South, however. The only thing that one can the 2003-2004 season, Larry be certain of is that one can be certain of noth Blair, was also in attendance. As of Saturday evening, the Liberty Men's ing. Big South games are usually marked Blair, who has been rated Basketball team had played four games in either by close, down-to-the-wire contests, or 109th in Bob Gibbons' rank seven days. Playing under those trying and dif by one team mounting a comeback to make ings for top incoming fresh ficult conditions, the Flames have managed to the game close. Liberty found itself attempting men for next season, received get by with a 2-2 record. This past week the to get into the latter category Thursday night. a standing ovation from the team hit the road for a crucial game with The Eagles would expand their lead to 22 crowd of 4,319. Winthrop, and then returned home to the points before the Flames would get hot on the Then Liberty had to focus Vines Center to celebrate Senior Night. comeback trail. With 12:17 left to play in the on future BSC member Birm Both teams knew the weight that Thursday game, the score was 58-36. But over the next ingham-Southern. The Pan night's game held when the Winthrop Eagles five minutes, Liberty made it clear that they thers, who are currently a hosted Liberty. It was fitting that these two had seen enough. They then went on a 19-6 provisional team in the con teams face off in a late-season battle as they run and had the lead down to single digits with ference, proved that they found themselves tied for first 7:26 left. It appeared that the would be tough to beat in the place in the Big South Confer Flames were back in the game future. They got off to a quick ence. Winthrop had previously Liberty 72 again and would not go down start against the Flames, who lost at Gardner-Webb. Liberty, R without a fight. were sloppy on the offensive meanwhile, was coming off a . Unfortunately, it was all end from the start. highly successful home stand, Winthrop 84 Eagles over the next two min "We didn't respnod very in which was 3-0. After big wins utes, as they expanded their lead well in the first half," Coach against UNC-Asheville, back out to 16. They would go on Dunton said. "We were up 13- Charleston-Southern and Coastal Carolina, to win the game by a finalscor e of 84-72, and 10 and then had eight the team felt it was as ready as itcould be for regain control of firstplac e in the Big South. turnovers in 11 possessions." Winthrop. Gabe Martin led Liberty with 22 points, and The Panthers took control It was not to be an easy game however, and Ryan Mantlo followed with 15 points of his of the first half as they shot in the end, the Flames would lose control of own and also grabbed eight rebounds. How 48 percent from the field. The first place. But their effort was valiant. ever, Winthrop got key performances from Flames, in contrast, only shot Winthrop went on a 29-4 run that would span Tyrone Walker, who had 21 points on the 36.4 percent. Liberty's JOHN FISHER the majority of the first half. This was mainly night, and guard Pierre Wooten scored 17 and defense, svtch a crucial part of JUMP SHOT — Glyn Turner scored nine points against Winthrop. due to the fact that the Flames did not score had six assists to lead the Eagles to victory. every game, was good, but the from the 10:16 mark until Ryan Mantlo hit a Saturday night Liberty honored its seniors offense came tumbling down in the first half. points and seven rebounds. He was also 5-for- layup with 3:55 left in the first half of play. on the last home game of the regular season. By halftime, the Flames had already posted 13 7 from the free throw line. This helped to attribute to Winthrop's first After a special pre-game ceremony, the turnovers, and ended with 24 on the game. All in all, the Flames were close the entire half domination, and they led 40-22 as the Flames came out with a somewhat different The second half in the "Furnace" got second half, but could teams headed to the locker rooms. starting lineup that included Phillip Ward heated and physical very quickly. Gabe never get the lead. Libert, There is something magical about the Big and Freddy Williams. Liberty's top recruit for Martin took control of the game for Lib 50 Martin, Vincent erty, bringing them back from an 11- Okotie and Ryan point deficit in the first few minutes of 53 Mantlo all had good the second half. Despite his efforts, games, but in the end, there could be no stopping Birming Liberty came up short. ham-Southern. They slashed and drove As time ran out in the game, the Flames found into the lane all night, and used their big themselves down by only one point. They had men to create trouble for the Flames. the ball right where they wanted it, in Gabe i Although. Martin's hands, with the shot clock off. Mar MEN'S BOX SCORE FEB. 22 i no one fouled tin said later that he was confident of his 1 BlRM. Sou. 53, LIBERTY 50 j j out, Martin chances in taking the shot to win the game. BSC FG FT R A PTS i and Jason But as the saying goes, "you can't make 'em Davis 3-6 0-0 3 0 6 i Sarchet all." That proved true, as Martin, under James 3-11 5-7 7 0 11 Sigurdarson 5-8 0-0 1 1 12 I played much extreme pressure, missed the shot, forcing the Williams 1-5 2-2 2 6 5 Watkins 2-4 5-6 2 2 10 i of the second Flames to foul with only one second remain Collins 1-3 0-0 2 0 3 I half with four ing on the clock. Amerson 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 Burke 0-1 0-2 3 0 0 I fouls, as they Corey Watkins would sink both of his free Mbyimkira 3-4 0-0 1 0 6 TOTALS 21 10 53 I attempted to throws to make the Panther lead three FG: 18-42,42.9%. FT: 12-17, 70.6%. 3PT: I deal with a points. James then intercepted the Flames' 5-19, 26.3% (Davis 0-3, James 0-1 Sigurdarson 2-5, Williams 1-4, Watkins 1-3, i bigBirming- inbound pass, and the game was over. The Collins 1-3). Blocks: 3 (James, Mbyimkira 2). Team Reb: 0. Steals: 8 (Davis, James, I ham-South- final score was 53-50. Sigurdarson, Williams 3, Burke, Mbyirukira). I em team. "We couldn't get over the hump that we Technicals Team. j The Panthers needed to get the lead," Martin, who finished LIB FG FT R A PTS i havetwo with 20 points, said. "The shots that we Ward 3-7 0-1 4 0 6 Okotie 3-10 3-4 6 1 9 j players who needed to get just didn't come." Martin 8-12 3-3 4 1 19 F. Williams 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 i are listed at Martin also offered his outlook on the rest Mantlo 3-7 1-1 4 1 7 | 6-11, but it Monccaux 1-6 0-0 2 1 2 of the season. "Right now we are just trying Simmons 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 j was 6-9 to focus on these next two road games," he Turner 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 11. Williams 0-0 0-0 2 2 0 I Josiah James said. The junior also added that he still Sarchet 1-3 5-7 10 1 7 TOTALS 37 7 50 j who gave the believes that the Flames have a good, confi FG: 19-47, 40.4%. FT: 12-16, 75.0%. 3PT: j Flames the dent perspective concerning the rest of the 0-5,0.0% (Okotie 0-2, Mantlo 0- I most trouble season. Monceaux 0-2). Blocks: 3 (Okotie, 3). Team Reb: 4. Steals: 6 (Ward, Martin, j down the The Flames will be back in action Wednes Mantlo 2, Monceaux, Turner). I stretch. day at High Point and Friday at Radford. Score 1 2 TOT j James fin- Their current record is 13-12,8-4 in the Big Birm. Sou. 32 21 1 53 i ishedwithll South. Liberty 21 29 50 Tfce ultimate argument ag&fa$t ekrtn jjfctfL 20 menu Items priced under $5 every day. Unlimited fresh-baked breadsticks and soft drink refills with every dine-in order. SUBMARINOS MEAL DEAL $4.99 Includes a klf Subfmmiws'Siiiuiiviih & Drhik, 1 FEBRUARY 25, 2003 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page 11 Pinned to the mat: Could Title IX help bring back wrestling? Title IX. But, unlike most schools, the scales Mr. Helgeson continued By Wes RicfcarHs, managing editor now are tipped to favor the women. To rem to say that even if 20 walk- edy this, wrestling has been brought up as ons joined the team, the uni If you think of the most successful athlet an option. versity gets to pocket their ic program ever at Liberty, you'd probably "There's an interest to bring (wrestling) student tuition (as they don't think of women's basketball, track & field or back, from the athletic office, the presi receive an athletic scholar baseball. But take a trip along the Vines dent's office and the chancellor's office," ship). Now, the annual cost Center concourse and look at our Ail- Athletic Director Kim Graham said. per student is $16,900; 20 Americans, and you may be surprised to see But according to a publication on USA walk-ons paying full tuition what is, arguable, Liberty's best sport ever. Wrestling's site TheMat.com, both Graham would net the school Wrestling. During its run, there were more and President John Borek have challenged $338,000. With the than 40 times when a Liberty wrestler was the LWF to raise $100,000 to reinstate the wrestling program only named an All-American, including Warren program. This is because, according to expected to cost $100,000 Stewart, LU's only male NCAA champion. Graham, "LU can't fund it (the program); per year, Liberty could auto WES RICHARDS Instituted in 1974, Liberty had a champi they don't have the money." And so, Jeff matically have a cash flow of CHAMPS — Liberty wrestlers used to dominate the competition. onship-caliber wrestling program until it Helgeson, Co-Chairman of the LWF, has $238,000 just by reinstating was folded in 1994, due to financial reasons. contacted Liberty wrestling alumni and oth the sport. women s programs. However, wrestling fanatics, led by a group ers to receive pledges. So far, they've nearly If Liberty were to pick the program back But the most serious issue is that when called the Liberty Wrestling Foundation has totaled $22,000 towards their goal. up again, it would be the only Christian walk-ons are accounted for, the Office of the desire, and hopefully soon the finances, "(The LWF has) gotten alumni support Division I wrestling program in the country, Civil Rights says that LU is guilty of dis to bring the program back to LU. unlike anything I have ever seen before for a a ministry opportunity in it of itself. crimination favoring the men. With nine How is all this possible? Evidently, new program," Chancellor Jerry Falwell "My involvement in college coaching, and male sports and eight female sports, the Liberty is out of compliance with Title IX, said. He has even recommended that the 26 years of directing Camp of Champs OCR says that males have a greater partici the edict that forced schools to provide an university establish an interim committee to Wrestling Camps has clearly shown that pation opportunity. If a wrestling program equal opportunity for female athletes (and advise the administration about the reinstat there is a great need and desire for young is reinstituted, this will only add to the cur usually the reason why 439 colleges ing the program. men to attend a Christian College where rent problem. dropped wrestling as a sport). The reason "The program has expenses, but it does there are opportunities to wrestle," said Ben Even if Liberty gets a wrestling program, for this is that in 1997, Liberty was listed as not cost the university anything," Helgeson Peterson, a 1972 Olympic Champion. Graham says it probably wouldn't be ready being out of proportion with Title IX, favor said via e-mail correspondence. "Dr. Falwell There are some roadblocks though. Yes, by Fall '03, because there is little time for ing the men. So, the athletic department knows what a wrestling program will do for adding a wrestling program is a remedy for recruiting, finding coaches and facilities, decided to add scholarship positions to sev Liberty, and he states, 'I predict 20-30 walk- the Title LX situation, but Graham said that etc. But still, the interest remains. And so, a eral of its women's sports, and in Fall 2000 on wrestlers each year, who will come here "it is not the only remedy." The school could trip around the Vines Center concourse to instituted its women's tennis program. But solely because of the wrestling program, will increase male scholarships, or even easier, look at Liberty's wrestling Ail-Americans almost six years later, the same problem help underwrite the 10 or so scholarship cut ones offered to women. But, Graham won't represent what once was, but instead, has occurred; LU is out of compliance with wrestlers and the other costs involved.'" says that "we don't want to penalize our what could be. Kevin Rainey: Doing a lot more than just stopping the pucks He may be one of the best in the ed parents and a tight knit family to do the things that they wanted to Lord his freshman year at Liberty, with us sometimes when we do stu United States, but also one of the do make a major portion of suc do. "My parents never had a lot of Rainey has changed his focus at pid things. Seeing how much the best in Canada. In the nation where cess story. themselves. They always gave it for Liberty from business major to edu team has changed over the past hockey is king, Kevin Rainey is Rainey's favorite childhood the kids. They put up with a lot of cation. His priority is his family. He couple years, it is a credit to him as practically royalty. But don't ask the memories revolve around snowmo criticism because they poured their wants to influence kids for the bet well as Someone else." sophomore goalie because he will biles and ice hockey. His father lives into their kids and traveled a ter, and he flunks that education is Coach Kirk Handy calls Rainey tell you that he's just a guy who made a backyard rink for him to lot." the best way to do it. "one of the best in the nation." plays because of his family and his practice during the winter. By age 6, At 16, he was drafted to the "Hockey has been a big part in "If you ask the other guys on the love of the game. Rainey was playing on a team Ontario Hockey League (OHL). This developing my character, for sure. team, they'll tell you I'm pretty hard Lindsay, Ontario is Rainey's whose goalie "couldn't stop any is a rare occurrence, because the Especially at goalie." The game he on myself. I always think I can get hometown. He is the middle of thing" and Rainey thought he could OHL usually only drafts players has been most nervous playing in better. Since I've been at LU, my three children. Extremely dedicat- do better. Rainey's first year as from the age group above Rainey's. was his first OHL game in front of goaltending has definitely dropped goalie was "a really The OHL is like a farm team for the 5000 people. "I played really well. off, and I'm trying to get back to good year." National Hockey League. This Mom was really upset she missed where I was." He wants to eventual Hockey is an required Rainey to move away from it." That one game gave him a lot of ly play at a higher level because he expensive sport, home. While he got more freedom, confidence because he felt he could doesn't think he has tapped his full even for 6-year-old he began to separate himself from play there at that high level of com potential yet. "A few of us (at goalies, but Rainey his parents. petition. Liberty) have talked about going never worried Rainey heard about Liberty "Some of the guys on the team and playing in Europe, which has about the cost. through his agent, Todd Reynolds. are almost like family," Rainey said. always been a dream of mine. Not While his parents Reynolds knew Coach Kirk Handy "It can cause some problems some just because of hockey but because had just returned and heard that LU needed a goalie. times because we are so close... but of the culture as well." from the mission Rainey knew it was a Christian it's a good thing. We carry each Rainey's thoughts are now field and did not school. He also knew he needed a other's burdens. It was tough last focused on the National have a lot of extra change from the OHL, and thought year... The worse the teams (are Tournament coming up this week money, they made it would be a good way to get away that) we play, the more individual end. "People write us off a lot sure that their MIKE TROXEL from his friends who were a bad everyone gets. The better teams (are around school, but it's hard because children were able influence. Although he accepted CHILLIN — Rainey takes a breather during an intermission. that) we play, we realize we have to we don't really get to play good Christ when he play together." schools a lot. There's a lot of poten was 5, Rainey In talking about Coach Kirk tial there, but when you know you says, "I fell away Handy and the rest of the coaching can beat people without really in high school staff he said, "We're good friends. working and training that hard, Senior Salute Days and my heart Without Kirk there would be no there's not really a lot of motivation was pretty hard." team. I wouldn't be here. He does there. I'm a firm believer that if we February 25-27 Kevin re-dedicat so much; it's crazy he doesn't get go out there and play our best, we ed his life to the paid. I know he gets disappointed have a good chance of winning." 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Held in the Rector Field house at Virginia Tech University, the Flames went into the meet fac ing perhaps their toughest challenge in recent years in their quest to repeat once again as Big South Champions. According to pre-meet cal culations the men came into the meet as only 40 point favorites, while the women went into the meet as underdogs to Coastal Carolina. Both teams stepped up big though once the competition began, as the men's team turned in a dominating performance by accumulating 216 total points, beating second place Radford (111.50 total points) by 114 points, while the women put together a strong team performance edging out Coastal Carolina by 11 points, 150 to 139, for first place. For the men's side, the Flames used their great depth to score numerous points in almost every event. Liberty swept the 60 meter high hurdles as Lauren Williams, Micah Brinkley, and Jeremiah Franz finished first, second, and third respectively, while in the 60 meter sprint Guifaly Christolin placed second in a time of 6.96 seconds. Jeremy Wagner registered a 21.99 in the 200 meters which enabled him to capture first place in that event. Jon DeBogory, running in his first meet all season, saw his time of 48.80 in the 400 meters garner him not only a first place finish but also a qualification for the East Coast IC4A Indoor Track and Field Championships which take place in Boston in two weeks. Also qualifying for the IC4A Championships was the men's 4x400 relay team which won first place and in the process set a new meet record with a time of 3:17.51. Josiah Melly captured the 3000 meter crown over an intense field of competitors with a time of 8:41.73, while the men's distance medley relay team of Chris Lyons, Eric Beck, Travis Campbell, and Jason Brown tookfirs t place with a time of 10:51.73 in a highly controver sially race that saw five of the seven teams get disqualified. In the field events the Liberty men again excelled with strong showings that obtained many key points for the Flames. Lamech Marsh vaulted 15'01" to capture first place in the men's pole vault, while teammate Adam Williams fin ished third with a vault of 13'05.75". Kevin Octave used a jump of 24'0f' to win first place in the long jump and then saw his teammates Lauren Williams and Erick Harris finish first and third respectively in the triple jump, with leaps of 48'02" and 46'01.50". Williams jump of 48'02" also earned him a qualification for the IC4A Championships. Tyler Biggins finished third in the shot put with a toss of 49'10" and Andy Musser placed second in the weight throw withatossof49'02.50". On the women's side the Lady Flames used a very solid team effort in order to capture their sixth consecutive title. Marianne Schiller fin ished first in the 60 meter hurdles with a time of 9.12 seconds and DaNae Carlson finished third in the 400 meters with a time of 57.33 seconds. JOHN FISHER The Lady Flames also finished second in the 4x400 relay with a 3:58.18. LITTLE UY IN — Sophomore Kristal Tharp had 17 points against Eton, while Katie Feenstra, who had 21 to lead all scorers, looks onward. Please see TRACK, page 9 — Coming up in LU Sports... Men's Basketball Karyn Karlin: Successful at all lev! * 2/26 @ High Point, 7 p.m. By Sean Berard, reporter evening service. mature. Her main goal was • 2/28 @ Radford, 7 p.m. She was restless and sud to keep academics as her number one priority. This As a child, many of us are denly realized that she was Women's Basketball goal was realized four years dedicated to the Lord, either ready to accept Jesus Christ later at her high school * 2/25 vs. Winthrop, 7 p.m. by our own initiative or by as her Savior. She anxiously graduation when she was# * 3/1 @ Radford, 7 p.m. that of a family member or a made her way to her parents named class Valedictorian. Track & Field close loved one who is moti room, and right there, in the vated by the goal of seeing middle of the night, her Her other goal was to * 3/1 VPI last Chance Invite, father knelt down on one continue playing basketball Blacksburg, Va., 4 p.m. us grow up and mature into an influential soldier for side and her mother on the and contribute to a high Baseball Christ. This goal is based on other and led her through a school program that had an eternal perspective. prayer to ask Christ to dwell won four straight state # 2/26 vs. W & M, 2:30 p.m. in her heart. This whole championships. This goal This is exactly the sce i 3/1 d» West. Car. (DH), noon. hearted dedication has paid also was realized, however, nario for Karyn Karlin, * 3/2 @ West. Car., 1 p.m. supreme dividends for the annually. From the power assistant basketball coach New Mexico native. forward and center position, for Liberty's undefeated (in she led her team to four * 2l2H~'M2 Dixie Classic, Virginia the Big South) women's That same year, Karlin straight New Mexico AAA Beach, Va., TBA team. As far back as she can began playing organized basketball. Her skills in the State Championships. Tennis remember, her parents raised her in "the nurture sport steadily improved After graduation she 3/1 vs. N.C. A&T, 1:30 p.m. and discipline of the Lord." throughout childhood, and received a scholarship to she has played ever since. As play the four and five posi Next week in the Sports section... At the age of six, she woke Up one Sunday evening after she entered high school, she tion for the University of • It's tourney time, so we'll tell set goals that she believed tailing asleep prior to the Arkansas. MKIJSSA FUKDY oi' 'I'm; ARKANSAS TKAYI-.I.KK you what you need to know. would help her continue to Please see KARLIN, page 10 ACTION — Coach K boxes out during her playing days. I mtm •m mm tana*