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CHAMPIOSERVING LIBERTY UNIVERSITY FOR 24 YEARS FEBRUARY 13, 2007 VOL. 24, NO. 14 VISIT WWW.LIBERTY.EDU/CHAMPION N A strong season's start Will you be mine? The Flames' baseball team won Life! has the last-minute gifts its opener, 6-2. B1 for that special someone. B8 liWilfgf Moot SACS gives court Liberty academic teams approval vie for for 10 prizes more years By David Thompson NEWS REPORTER By David Thompson NEWS REPORTER Liberty competitors are making a splash in more Current and future Liberty competitions than simply students, faculty and admin­ athletics. Grant Rost, the istrators have been given the School of Law's director of honor of institutional recog­ student affairs, coaches nition for their efforts to Liberty's undergraduate achieve academic excellence. moot court team. The Commission on Last month, Rost's team, Colleges for the Southern comprised of Hyatt Shirkey Association of Colleges and and Andrew Finnicum, blew Schools granted Liberty the away most of the competi­ reaffirmation of its accredi­ tion at the American tation for another 10 years. Collegiate Moot Court The reaffirmation carries Association's nationwide with it the authority to award tournament, finishing tied fully recognized associate, for ninth in the nation. bachelors, masters and doc­ Finnicum placed as the 17th toral degrees. best individual speaker in "Liberty University, as an America. It is Finnicum and institution accredited by and Shirkey's first year on (SACS) meets or exceeds the the team, and it is Rost's first same standards for faculty, year coaching. Windows Vista hits shelves and PCs facilities, Library resources, "They just really did a heck financial health, and so on, of a job at the national tour­ By Danielle Talbert October of 2001, PC users clunky when it comes to Also included in the new as other accredited public nament," said Rost. Not only CONTRIBUTING WRITER everywhere are asking, "Is it speed," he said. features is a search bar that and private institutions in is Rost a newcomer to worth the switch?" In reference to the rivalry is able to search all files with­ the region," said Dr. Boyd Liberty's program but the The final week of January Students have varying between Microsoft and in the hard drive, as well as Rist, Liberty's provost and program itself is a newcomer brought with it the much views about Vista. Freshman Apple, Scott Homan said, search the Internet for relat­ vice-president for academic to the national scene. anticipated release of Bryan Strathdee said, "(The) "Mac OS X Leopard (is) ed files. affairs. "It's actually only been Microsoft's new operating biggest difference I noticed going to blow it out of the The search results can then "Education in a distinc­ around for two years - this is system, Windows Vista. was how easy it is to find files water. Apple's great, that is be saved for easy access later.- tively Christian environment only the second year of com­ Vista is to be the counter­ or programs." all." An updated media center is in no way inferior to other petition," Rost said. part to Apple's Mac OS X Freshman Justin Sandling Vista is described by allows photos, music and colleges accredited by SACS, There is another program Leopard, which will be avail­ gave a somewhat different Microsoft as being its most movies to be enjoyed from such as UVa, Duke, or the making waves in intercolle­ able in late spring. opinion. secure operating system either a PC or a TV with University of Georgia," he giate competition. Because Vista is strikingly "Gaming on it is amazing ever, as it includes Windows Media Center Extenders. said. similar to Windows XP, with integrated Direct X 10... Defender and Windows Please see MOOT, page A3 which was released in but it can still be a little Firewall. Please see VISTA, pag-A4 Please see SACS, page A4 First CFAW of the semester arrives Sfe at By Fernanda Rezende number of activities, including paint- to know ministries in the (dorms) and NEWS REPORTER ball at the Master's Inn in Altavista. activities on campus. It is a big chance Another feature will happen on for us to minister to these students," Another College for a Weekend is on Friday night. Instead of a concert, said Chris Deitsch, Associate Director *f e H the way. On Feb. 15-18, Liberty stu­ Coffeehouse will amuse visitors and of Discipleship. "We've had reports A ROUNDUP OF THE WORLDS EVENTS dents and staff will have a unique "for the first time, we will have a pro­ from students getting saved on previ­ "*sso opportunity to be hospitable and show fessional performance at Coffee­ ous CFAWs." the amazing spiritual and academic house," said Haygood. environment offered on campus. Christian rapper KJ-52 will be the Please see CFAW, page A4 High schoolers will get a little taste musical By Joanne Tang Feb. 6, 2007 - A letter of college life and will investigate for guest. Other NEWS EDITOR bomb detonates outside a themselves what Liberty is really all events will business office near about. include Weather dominated the London. Two people are Ashley Haygood, Associate Director women's United States news land­ injured, and authorities of the Visitors Center and currently in basketball, scape as citizens across sev­ report that the bomb was charge of organizing College for a men's ice eral states broke out the meant to target a office that Weekend, said Liberty is expecting hockey and a snowplows and shovels. A is responsible for processing around 1,600 high school students theater per­ presidential hopeful official­ speeding fines. It is the sec­ and more than 500 parents and spiri­ formance. ly enters the running and a ond mail bomb of the week. tual leaders. Through real bomb scare emerges as The first bomb, which deto­ As usual, sports and musical events all of these the fake Boston bomb scare nated on Monday, was tar­ will take place, with a few new activi­ activities, develops further. geted at a center where traf­ ties. visitors will fic and television fees are "On Thursday afternoon, high be able to Feb. 5, 2007 — Micro­ processed. school students will participate in a explore Lib­ soft's Windows Vista is scavenger hunt to get to know Liberty erty and all it launched worldwide, prom­ Feb. 6, 2007 - Peter campus," Haygood said. offers. ising users more flexibility Berdovsky, who helped "They will be given a map of the "CFAW is an and more capabilities in the place the boxes with small campus and will have to go to differ­ awesome way they compute. Micro­ blinking lights as part of the ent places to get stickers." opportunity soft Office 2007 is also "Aqua Teen Hunger Force" High schoolers will also have the to showcase launched, and both the campaign, films police and opportunity to go skiing at the nearby Liberty, the operating system and office bomb squads as they search Wintergreen ski resort with their par­ true Liberty. JKSSU'A WKBKR suite are implemented on the area. ents. High school COME ONE AND ALL — This CFAW, students have the chance to enjoy a wider range new computers worldwide. In addition, they can participate in a students get of activities, including skiing at Wintergreen and playing paintball at Master's Inn. Please see NEWS, page A2 l'agc A2, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION FEBRUARY 13,2007

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Continued from page 1 ly woman found in a building had died from hypothermia. ASKEW Berdovsky, who was charged with "plac­ By: Will Mayer ing a hoax device and disorderly conduct," Feb. 9, 2007 — Barack Obama official­ according to Time magazine, has plead not ly announces his bid for the presidency. Holidays seem to be getting packed closer If dealing with dead animals is not quite guilty. Making his speech on the steps of the Old and closer together. Here I am, still cleaning your style, consider yourself normal, but also State Capitol, where Abraham Lincoln the asparagus stains off the ceiling following consider this next alternative. Feb. 7, 2007 - As part of President made his "House Divided" speech, Obama my enormous Groundhog Day extravaganza It is common for a woman to give a man a Bush's expansion plan for 2008, the United said that, in Springfield, 111., he came to and Valentine's Day is watch, a belt, a wallet, or a States will spend $5.8 billion on helping believe that "through this decency, we can already here! tie. Indeed, other than the Iraq with expansion of its police and army build a more hopeful America." ; Luckily, I'm a guy. Guys "...(The) retail indus­ socks and underwear his forces. have it easy at Valentine's mother gives him every The expansion will increase Iraqi security Feb. 9, 2007 - The CDC reports that Day, right? All we need to try has devoted only Christmas, those are members from 328,000 to 362,000. The overdose is now the second leading cause of do is make dinner reser­ probably the only gifts he measure will use $3.8 billion while the accidental deaths, replacing accidental vations, write a poem, get four cubic feet to the will ever receive. other $2 billion is part of a proposed plan to falls. The CDC report says that from 1999 to a hair cut, buy a card, That is because the provide $94.3 billion to spend by the end of 2004, the amount of overdoses nearly dou­ arrange flowers, purchase male gift section for retail industry has devot­ the budget year, which is Sept. 30. bled. In 1999, the South had the lowest rate candy, clean out our vehi­ ed only four cubic feet to of overdose but became tied with the West cle, mine for an exotic dia­ every 10,000 cubic feet the male gift section for Feb. 7, 2007 - New York City and for having the highest rates. The CDC also mond, thread a two inch every 10,000 cubic feet Washington, D.C. lose 40 percent of their reported that while men were more likely to cable through a needle devoted to women." devoted to women. funding for anti-terror measures as the overdose, death rates for females doubled and place one of our vital In fact, for those four Homeland Security Department decides to and that overdose among those 15 - 24 rose internal organs into an insulated box. feet, men had to fight to convince Congress to focus on suburbs where there may be dan­ 113 percent. But girls, you have a real important deci­ pass the law now known as the "Give the Men ger of attacks. Time reports that New York sion to make. Do you buy that special guy in their Cheap Leather Gifts Act of 1974." So City lost $83 million and D.C. lost $31 mil­ Feb. 9, 2007 - American F-i6s your life a belt or a watch? Not to mention, instead of giving something from a federally lion. Though both cities' funding is being destroyed a power plant in Baghdad that you need to decide what to wear. Decisions mandated section of a K-Mart-like entity, get decreased, Homeland Security officials sat was being used by an anti-Iraqi forces this important work up an appetite, which them a watch, belt, wallet, or tie from an that the two cities still receive most of the group for the manufacture of improvised means, of course, you should order the lob­ Internet retailer. funding. explosive devices (IEDs). ster or the veal cutlet when you arrive at the The position of most popular gift on The F-i6s, fighter jets that were part of restaurant - whichever is more costly. Valentine's Day has long been dominated by Feb. 8, 2007 - A Securities and the United States Air Force, also supported Seriously, does a woman buy a man a gift to both flowers and candy. Now, you can pur­ Exchange Commission report filed by convoys and provided assistance to pro- show her love on this most special of days, or chase a man candy for Valentine's Day, but Google shows that that after the sale of Iraqi troops that were receiving small-arms is the belt really just to replace one he already be sure to give it to him in secret, as men do YouTube to Google, many employees of fire. owns that has become tattered and embar­ not like to let other men know they enjoy YouTube received millions of dollars of rassing? candy. Google stock shares. Feb. 10, 2007 - Harvard University Ladies, if you are serious about giving a gift This is why whenever you see a man pur­ Among the big winners are founders names its first female president in 371 he can really appreciate, read closely. I have chasing candy he will say something like "She Chad Hurley, who received $342 million, years. Drew Gilpin Faust, 59, is a "Civil War prepared a list of traditional gifts and the really loves this stuff' or "I won't be in the Steven Chen, $326 million, Jawed Karim, scholar" according to CNN and she has variations he would rather have. doghouse tonight." who received $64.6 million. Sequoia been long considered as an ideal successor One popular Valentine's gift is the gigantic, Men will also say these sorts of things when Capital, the original financial backer of the after Lawrence Summers made controver­ larger-than-life-sized plush animal. Tradi­ they purchase flowers, but they will actually company, received $442 million worth of sial statements two years ago. tionally, this is some sort of animal that, if it mean them. So instead of purchasing flowers shares. Summers caused controversy when he came to life and was of a vindictive nature, for your boyfriend, try this alternative - give said genetic differences in gender may be could entirely consume the recipient. him a gift certificate/or flowers. This way, the Feb. 8, 2007 - The citizens of upstate the reason behind the lack of women in Rather than give a gift that will most likely next time he needs to purchase you (or again, New York are busy shoveling as more than high positions within the scientific commu­ be passed along to your boyfriend's little sis­ his future girlfriend) flowers he will think of 6 feet of snow pile up in the towns of Parish. nity. ter (or future girlfriend), why not give him a you and about how sweet you are, and he will NY and Mexico, NY. Interstates were closed stuffed animal he could be proud of? That's secretly eat a dark chocolate truffle. and travelers were snowed in. So far, the - From various news sources. right - I'm talking about a real stuffed ani­ inclement weather has led to 19 deaths, mal. After all, what could say "I love you" like Contact Will Mayer at swmayer@liber- spanning eight states. Authorities in New Contact Joanne Tang at jtang@liber- a good bit of taxidermy? ty.edu. York City said on Wednesday that an elder­ ty.edu. Seminar sheds light on African-American role in the Civil War By Joanne Tang on Feb. 15. The event's speaker is Kenny Northern and Southern armies" and "accel­ library. Rowlette encourages research NEWS EDITOR Rowlette, associate professor of English and erated the social and legal advancement of through several useful Web sites and reading Co-Director of The Liberty University Civil blacks immediately after the war." books, such as "Fighting for Freedom: When the Emancipation Proclamation of War Institute. He will discuss the African- . Rowlette said he encourages students to Black Union Soldiers of the Civil War", which 1862 declared slaves free from the tyranny of American troops, which were known as the research and find out more about the Civil is published by the city of Alexandria, Va. forced labor, many slaves were prompted to United States Colored Troops. War. enlist in the army to fight in the Civil War. "They were a much needed infusion of There are many resources available to stu­ Contact Joanne Tang at jtang@liber- Many of them took notice when Frederick manpower for the U.S. Army in late 1863 and dents, most notably the Liberty University ty.edu. Douglass said, "...(Let) him get an eagle on early 1864," said Rowlette. He said that the Civil War Seminar, which is held his button, and a musket on his shoulder and African-American troops "fought most every March. This year's topic is — 1 bullets in his pockets, and there is no power notably" in battles such as the Assault on "Robert E. Lee in Life and on earth which can deny that he has earned Fort Wagner in Charleston, S.C., in 1863 and Legend." the right to citizenship in the United States." the Battle of the Crater in 1864 near He also encourages those inter­ •> • J The National Park Service Web site on the Petersburg, Va. African-American troops ested to "visit local historical sites :>.;•;• I' ' •' history of the Civil War said that about were also a significant presence at the sur­ such as Historic Sandusky" and 180,000 African Americans served in the render of Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern the Appomattox Court House Union Army, and others joined the Union Virginia at Appomattox in 1865. National Historical Park, "where Nayy^ Rowlette said that students will be able to General Robert E. Lee surren­ Though they were free, former slaves were learn about cultural differences among the dered the Army of Northern '• '• * • discriminated against in treatment and in troops and how it affected the dynamic of Virginia to the Northern forces of pay until Congress said in 1864 that all war, the jobs troops had within the war and General Ulysses S. Grant." 1 African-Americans were to receive equal pay. the problems many African-American sol­ More information can be found In total, 10 percent of the entire Union Army diers faced, including inadequate pay and at the seminar's Web site, http:// was. made up of African-Americans. harassment. www.liberty.edu/civilwar. Students from all cultural backgrounds will According to Rowlette, the presence of Even if one cannot venture to 1 get -the chance to learn more about the African-American soldiers "changed the different parks and sites, there is CHARITY FORYSTKK African-American presence in the Civil War myth of white supremacy in both the plenty to do at a computer or at a TELLING THE UNTOLD STORY—Prof. Kenny Rowlette will speak about African-American involvement in the Civil War.

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STEPHANIE RAFACZ PHOTO PROVIDED THEY KEEP THE LIGHT ON—The Miller Home for Girls will be able to use its new funds for improving its rec room. CHAMPIONS — (L to R) Andrew Finnicum, Coach Grant Rost and Hyatt Shirkey make up the undergraduate moot court team. They placed ninth overall in the Regent University National Constitutional Law Moot Cour t Tournament. Miller Home receives grant MOOT: The '800-pound gorilla By Karl Mitchell main goal is to return the girl back to her home EDITOR IN CHIEF environment once that situation has Continued from page 1 Add to that the three hours per week that improved," said Garrett. the students spend in front of professors The Miller Home for Girls, located in "We provide support not only for the girls On Friday, Feb. 9, the School of Law sent practicing their oral argumentation, and Lynchburg, has recently received a $2,000 but for the families, too. It is a blessing to have two teams to the Regent University the "countless" hours that they spend prac­ grant, which will be used to purchase equip­ homes available for children in need, especial­ National Constitutional Law Moot Court ticing privately, and it becomes "a very ment for the facility's new recreation room. ly in the Lynchburg area." Tournament. intense preparation process," according to The grant was awarded by the York Children's "I was in a girls' home for over three years - Though neither team advanced to the Thompson, who participated in moot court Foundation, which has given more than $1.8 Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Home. The direc­ quarterfinals, Professor Scott Thompson, competition during his schooling ; at million to non-profit organizations whose mis­ tor of the Miller Home used to work for Patrick who heads up the law school's Center for Regent. . | sion is to care for children. Henry, so I decided to volunteer there for two Lawyering Skills and coaches the moot The other difference between competi­ "I appreciate all foundations that support reasons. One, I knew her and wanted to see the court team, was impressed with their per­ tion on the different levels is that the grad­ non-profit organizations, especially ones that difference between the Miller Home and formance! uate competition is limited to students pur­ are willing to help children of need. We do not Patrick Henry. And two, I know the need and The tournament was judged on the basis suing a degree in law. ' accept state or government funding, so grants desire for love, anywhere you can get it," said of two categories— oral argumentation and On the undergraduate level, Rost wel­ are appreciated when it comes to running the Handley. a 35-page legal brief. Thompson was comes "students from any major. You don't home for girls," said Stacy Garrett, Miller "Love is the greatest gift that you could pos­ specifically impressed with the oration of have to be interested in law school to go to Home director. sibly give these children." the students. "(Liberty's oral arguments these kind of things." .-'. \ The Miller Home is designed to provide care Liberty students have the opportunity to were) as good as any other team there," he However, he does not discount the and guidance to non-delinquent girls between show God's love to the girls at the Miller Home. said. invaluable experience the tournaments the ages of 4 and 18 who cannot live at home. "The volunteers help out a lot with discipling One of the key differences between moot give to those interested in pursuing a law "People seem to think that these are bad chil­ the girls and teaching them what's right. They court competitions at the undergraduate degree. ; • ' dren, only a few steps away from jail. But that take them to church on Wednesday nights and and graduate levels is the lack of a required "These activities are the best undergrad­ couldn't be further from the truth," said are helping to get these girls involved with brief for the undergraduates. According to uate activities you could do to prepare you Melissa Handley, a Liberty student who volun­ youth groups. Rost, a brief competition is held at the for going to law school," said Rost.. • . teers at the Miller Home. "One girl got saved before Christmas, and same time as the moot court tournaments, "It's not an approximation of what you'll "These girls have had the hardest lives of the girls are there to talk with them. They are a but the brief is not required to compete in be doing in law school - it's exactly the anyone I know. A lot of these children have big part of these girls' lives," said Liberty volun­ the oral tournament. same thing." . • ! come from abused and torn homes, never hav­ teer Colleen Burkey. According to Kimberly When asked about some of the challenges "I am expecting big things next year," ing heard the words 'I love you' from anyone Greemon, a Liberty volunteer, it's a rewarding concerning competition at the undergradu­ said Rost. "Other schools are relying, on us they know." experience for the girls and volunteers alike. ate level, Rost replied that "the challenge is to be the 800-pound gorilla when we-get to The purpose of the Miller Home is to help "They are provided with people who genuinely to get the students to realize (the prepara­ these tournaments. We have a reputation these girls become caring, productive adults. care about them, their well-being, and their tion that is required) ahead of time, so that to uphold," said Rost. The Miller Home accepted only female spiritual growth. Truth be told, however, I feel they will truly invest themselves in it." Thompson expects nothing less from his orphans, originally, but it is now open to any as the girls have impacted my life as much or Thompson had similar sentiments, students. girl who cannot live with her family. Since its even more than I have theirs. I learn something stressing how much time and energy com­ "I'm looking to bring home some hard­ founding in 1875, more than 900 girls have new about them, and my Savior, every time I mitment is required by the law school stu­ ware, to fill up that trophy case sitting in stayed at the Miller Home for periods ranging walk through those doors!" she said. dents. front of the law school," he said. from a month to 12 years. "Our students are very committed," he "We provide these girls with love, shelter, Contact Kari Mitchell at kdmitchell2@ said, noting that "they had to write (their Contact David Thompson at dbthomp- structure, clothing, food and support. Our liberty.edu. 35-page brief) over Christmas break." [email protected].

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Continued from page 1 1980 and has never lost the distinction. Transnational Association of Christian According to Rist, the loss of accredita­ Colleges and Schools (TRACS) has According to the SACS Web site, tion would produce significant nega­ been accrediting schools since 1991, schoolers get a www.sacs.org, accreditation hinges on tive publicity for the university, with and some historically unaccredited three criteria. possible consequences. schools, such as Bob Jones University, The first is based on the appropriate­ Those consequences would include have recently been accredited through ness of the institution's mission state­ much greater difficulty in student it. taste of Liberty ment, as it relates to higher education. recruitment and the loss of much of the "I can't really think of any reason The second judges .its fiscal and physi­ federal financial aid currently available that you wouldn't want to be accredit­ Continued from page 1 cal ability to achieve its mission. to students. ed, unless being accredited prevented The loss could also affect the univer­ you from teaching certain aspects of • Aiming to minister to the students, campus pastors have Finally, the third criterion is that the emphasized in leadership meetings the importance of being school remains consistent with its mis­ sity's financial stability and impact the the word of God," said sophomore Beth hospitable and presenting a good testimony. sion, in terms of its educational pur­ vitability of the institution as time pro­ Jones. Also, to ensure that every high school student hears the poses, and that it accomplishes its gressed. Jones also noted that, had Liberty gospel, Resident Assistants, Spiritual Life Directors and objectives. For some students, accreditation is a not been accredited, she would not Prayer Leaders will lead what has been dubbed "Hall The SACS Web site details the steps subconscious thought that is taken for have attended. Connection." of the accreditation process. First, the granted when applying to a university, When asked whether the school's institution completes a compliance cer­ but for some it makes or breaks the strictly Christian emphasis posed any This CFAW-required event is essentially a downsized tification, which details its compliance decision as to whether to attend a par­ particular sticking points for the hall meeting with CFAWers, followed by prayer groups with the standards of the accrediting ticular school. accreditation committee, Rist replied on Thursday night. organization. "If (Liberty) hadn't been accredited, I that "Liberty University has never had On Friday, Chancellor Jerry Falwell is scheduled to Next, the institution submits a wouldn't have come," said Spencer its religious mission questioned by speak during convocation. "Quality Enhancement Plan" that Drake, a senior at Liberty. SACS. According to one RA on Dorm 26, changes have been informs the accrediting organization of "I think, especially, for a Christian "SACS is interested in determining made to the process of selecting student hosts for the its plans for improvement, notably in school, (accreditation) is the defining that an institution...assesses all of its CFAWers. the area of student learning outcomes factor, because if you are not on par operations in the context of (its) mis­ "Before, anyone who wished to host could do so. Now based on "institutional assessment." with (the secular world) they ridicule sion." we, the RAs, have to pick good hosts to make sure the There are three critical steps in the you." Liberty's accreditation continues students will enjoy their stay. We ask students whom we peer review process, beginning with an Even though accreditation has tradi­ through the year 2016. The reaffirma­ know will be hospitable if they are willing to host off-site review, an on-site review, and tionally been an issue for some tion process will begin anew approxi­ CFAWers." Christian universities, Liberty has been the final review by the Commission on mately two years before that date. "College for a Weekend is a bonus for what most accredited for nearly 30 years. Colleges, which "makes the final deci­ schools have," said Deitsch. sion on reaffirmation." However, Liberty is also accredited Contact David Thompson at db- Contact Fernanda Rezende [email protected]. Liberty has been accredited since through another agency. The [email protected]. VISTA: Users express both excitement and doubt Continued from page 1 exclusively for Vista. Software reviewer Robert Vamosi wrote in his evaluation of Probably the most noticeable new aspect is Vista that "there's simply too much and not the Windows Aero desktop, which boasts all of it is implemented properly." Windows Flip 3D navigation, Live Other minor glitches are to be expected Thumbnails and Gadgets. with a brand-new operating system but are This allows the user to easily scan windows going to be worked out as Microsoft contin­ on the desktop by arranging them all on the ues to work with Vista over the next few screen, flipping through them like a book, or years. being able to view a preview of a window by When asked why the hype around Vista, running the cursor over a thumbnail. Brian, a Best Buy sales associate, responded, Gadgets are the equivalent "Basically it looks nice and is to Widgets for the Apple faster and more secure." OS X desktop. Vamosi concluded his ALEX TOWERS These Gadgets are fre­ review by saying, "The bot­ GOD'S LOVE FOR OTHERS — Tim Clinton spoke about the reasons people take their agressions out on their spouse. He quently-used applications, tom line is that while believes they are hurting inside and therefore turn to various addictions. such as a clock, calculator, Windows Vista does offer or calendar, which are some upgrades and more placed on the desktop in modern graphics, it is essen­ Love4Life Seminar helps reach out conveniently large icons. tially a warmed over XP Built-in diagnostics report home edition." By Kari Mitchell and Amy Field sion, "Why Your Marriage Matters." Perkins pending problems so the He reiterated that Vista is EDITOR IN CHIEF AND ASST. NEWS EDITOR believes that Christians fail to live up to the user can be sure to save stable enough for everyday standard of marriage. his or her work. The diag­ use. In celebration of National Marriage Day, "Nothing contributes more to a child making nostics will also provide CAI.EH AUKINS Even so, there is no reason Thomas Road Baptist Church held its first poor decisions than the home they grow up in," automatic defragmentation for such prob­ to upgrade unless you are in the market for a annual Love4Life seminar on Feb. 10. The con­ he said. "(Therefore) what is important for par­ lems. new computer anyway, in which case you ference, though geared toward married cou­ ents to keep in mind is the marriage their chil­ The downside to Vista is that current hard­ might as well go ahead and purchase one ples, was also designed to equip singles and dren see." ware will not run the program at its full that has Vista, as it will probably become the enrich the relationships of dating couples. A graduate of Liberty University, Perkins is potential. next standard operating system for Various speakers were invited to share their now the president of'the Family Research The Aero graphics eat up laptop battery Microsoft. knowledge about the matter of marriage. Council in Washington, D.C. power, not to mention switching from Aero The day before the conference was a day of H.B. London was scheduled to speak but was to basic graphics may be difficult for new Contact Danielle Talbert at detalbert@lib- marriage mentor training. Les and Leslie unable to attend the conference. Clinton spoke users. No new software had yet to be written erty.edu. Parrott, a clinical psychologist and a marriage in his place. and family therapist, respectively, along with "When people are angry, they're hurting Tim Clinton, president of the American inside," he said. Clinton pointed out that peo­ Association of Christian Counselors, led the ple turn to many kinds of addictions when they training program. are broken inside - even using work or their The resource was designed to equip married kids as a way to keep their minds off of their Join the Tour de Life couples to help other couples grow stronger pain. He exposed lies that broken people may and build successful marriages. believe and said that when accusing thoughts Pre-conference sessions were offered attack a person's mind, God is present espe­ Saturday morning on various topics. Attendees cially in those moments. When You could choose two from the list, including a ses­ "During that time, God reaches His hand to sion led by Josh Straub and Johnnie Moore on you, because He does care and (He) loves you," common mistakes that cripple healthy dating. said Clinton. "He is waiting for you to look The first speakers of the afternoon were the above the lies and see His truth." Donate Blood! Parrotts, who spoke on time-starved marriages Gary Smalley, who has sold over four million and the importance of spending time with videos in his "Loving, Lasting Relationships" You could win a bicycle! one's spouse. The husband and wife team also series, described the struggles he has faced in stressed loving that spouse for who he or she is. his marriage. He learned a valuable lesson - When you donate blood you'll be entered to win one "You also need to take on the hard task of don't try to change your spouse. of two fantastic bicycles from Cardinal Bicycle in emptying yourself of the need to change your "I get the privilege of working on my own spouse," said Les. "(But) you have to ask the logs," he said, in reference to Matthew 7:3. Roanoke. Holy Spirit to help you do that." Smalley believes that one's happiness is not The Parrotts are also the founders of the dependent on what one's spouse does or does­ Center for Relationship Development on the n't do - the individual is too percent responsi­ February 13-15 campus of Seattle Pacific University. ble for his or her own emotions. Bishop Wellington Boone's session, "Love, Also in attendance was Christian singer and Sex and the Sexes," emphasized the roles of the songwriter Matthew West. His song "More" husband and the wife and how that relation­ from his first album, Happy, held the top spot ship should reflect the relationship Christ has on the Christian AC chart for nine weeks. He 12:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. with the church. "I refuse to let (my wife) serve performed this song and others, including a me more that I serve her," he said. Boone has song entitled "The Day Before You." Country authored many books and is a regular platform music fans may recognize the song from the Liberty University speaker at Promise Keeper stadium events. Rascal Flatts album, Feels Like Today. Tiro and Beverly IxiHaye, founders of Family However, the song was written by West for his Life Seminars, Inc., were the next speakers. wife for their wedding day. DeMoss Hall Tim shared their secrets to keeping love alive In between the sessions and the concert, for life. Three tips he provided were to walk in Michael O'Brien entertained the crowd with Please make & keep appointment - Limited walk-in space! the Spirit, allow God to fill you with the Spirit his vocal and piano talents, performing origi­ and to not grieve the Spirit. nal music as well as praise and worship. 'Eat and drink well the 3 days prior to donating* "If you walk in the Spirit, you'll have a song Both artists' music can be found on their offi­ in your heart and a thankful heart," he said. cial Web sites. To be eligible to donate you must be healthy, at least 17 years old, weigh at The l.allayes have been influencing couples least 110 pounds and not have given blood in the past 56 days. Positive 11) since their book, "The Act of Marriage," was Contact Kari Mitchell at kdmitchell2@liber- printed in 1976. ty.edu. required. You may not give blood if you have received Red Cross notifica­ Tony Perkins answered perhaps the most tion asking you not to do so. important question of the afternoon in his ses­ Contact Amy Field at [email protected].

1 FEBRUARY 13,2007 THR LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page A5 Liberty hosts Cole Brothers Circus on Campus North

Orris said the circus is "At Thanksgiving I went all over working to make dis­ Lynchburg looking for a campus," said counts available to Orris. Liberty students, who he Knowing that Thomas Road Baptist thinks are sure to enjoy Church has been a major buyer of tickets the fun features of the to the show over the years, Orris proposed show. the idea to the church. "People get most excit­ He also said the circus plays on church ed about the human can- grounds 10 to 15 days every year, and the nonball, they love the concept has always been a "good fit" for elephants and little kids them. love interacting with the The show has found "good fits" beyond clowns," he said. church campuses and city lands^as well. In addition to the ben­ The Cole Brothers Circus has been given efits of community expo­ spots on popular television shows such as sure that the circus will the CBS program "60 Minutes" and the bring to Liberty, it will "Late Show with David Letterman." also provide Liberty In addition, the circus even shot ABC Christian Academy with producer Michael Gelman out of a cannon a fundraising tool for on "Live with Regis and Kelly." new technology it is However, news of the show's-signed seeking to obtain. contract with Liberty comes just after Patty Avery, alumni tragedy struck the circus at its home base and development direc­ last week in DeLand, Fla. tor for LCA, said ticket According to Orris, the homes of the cir­ sales from the circus will cus' owner, vice-president and several serve as part of this workers were struck by the same torna­ spring's fundraising does that killed 19 people in central , PHOTO PROVIDED efforts to purchase Florida on Feb. 2. WILD RIDE — Circus performers and trained animals are all a part of the Cole Brothers Circus. The family-friendly performance includes much-needed "smart" Fortunately, though the tornadoes were downs, stuntpeople who are shot from cannons and an assortment of animals. classrooms and faculty only half of a mile away, they did not laptops for the school. destroy the circus winter quarters, which By Erin Fitch Liberty University's director of event Avery was amazed at the great opportu­ house all the animals. NEWS REPORTER management, Ernest Carter, reported the nity available to benefit LCA when she Despite the extreme misfortune, the leasing contract between the two entities first heard that Liberty would host the cir­ show must go on. Circus employees such Camels and cannons and clowns... oh was signed Thursday, and said the event cus. as Orris look on the bright side and still my! The greatest show in Lynchburg is will be a good way for the campus to be "It's something a year ago we wouldn't communicate a desire to see greater now coming to Liberty University. exposed to the community. have considered, because they were so impact than just entertainment for the This April 23-24, the Cole Brothers "Having the circus at Liberty would pro­ cemented in their other location," she community. Circus, which has been making annual vide the community a clean and whole­ said, referring to the Fort Flea Market. "You don't want to preach to the con­ appearances in Lynchburg for the past 50 some environment that families could Thomas Road Executive Pastor verted. You want to bring outside people years, will be hosted for the first time by come to and have great fun and fellow­ Jonathan Falwell remembers visiting the in, and make them comfortable coming," Liberty University. ship," said Carter. Cole Brothers Circus as a child and says he said. The extravaganza will be held in the Carter also stressed the importance of his own children are just as thrilled with "This isn't a religious event, this is a parking lot between the LaHaye Ice bringing families who would not normally the event. family-oriented event, but it will bring Center and LaHaye Student Center. visit the campus to see the circus and the "I am sure that my kids will make me people to the area." According to Tim Orris, senior contract­ lasting impressions and opportunities attend at least once," said Falwell. "They Students may want to note the dates on ing officer, the city of Lynchburg has been that would be available to them. love the circus and have attended Cole their calendars or planners, as available Cole Brothers Circus' longest-lasting city "It's a win-win situation," said Carter. Brothers here in Lynchburg over the past parking in P-36 - the lot in question - will venue in the entire nation. Those were also the exact words Orris few years. They are thrilled that TRBC and be virtally non-existent during the two-day The circus, which formerly held its per­ used to describe the deal. LCA are hosting the circus." festivities. formances at the Fort Drive-In and later "It's a perfect location for us, everyone When the Fort Avenue area underwent at the Fort Flea Market, called Thomas in Lynchburg knows where Liberty is," development, the show had to make plans Contact Erin Fitch at eefitch@lib- Road Baptist Church last fall seeking a said Orris. to find another location. erty.edu. sponsor when the Fort Flea Market site "There are no games of chance, no alco­ underwent development and construction hol and no dangerous rides. We're a fami­ for a new apartment complex. ly event, so it's a good match."

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Beginning in September Mike Toomey is the head lobbyist in Austin for Merck— ications, the ramifications of it cannot be fully known at 2008, all sixth-grade girls the maker of the Gardasil HPV vaccine. Mike Toomey this point. Imposing it on young women, many of who in the state of Texas will be served as Gov. Perry's chief of staff from 2002 to 2004. are not even sexually active, is morally wrong. required by law to have a vaccination against the In addition, the article said Perry's present chief of While most Christians who promote abstinence object human papillomavirus staff, Deidre Delisi also has ties to Merck through her to the mandatory vaccine in Texas, others do not. Dr. (HPV). The vaccine, which mother-in-law, Texas state Rep. Diane White Delisi. David Stevens, CEO of the Christian Medical is named Gardasil, was Merck has reportedly channeled much of its lobbying Association, said on the CMA Web site that while "absti­ created by Merck & Co. funds through the organization Women in Government, nence and fidelity are always the best defense against and was approved by the for which Rep. Delisi serves as state director. According sexually transmitted diseases," he still believed that the FDA in June of 2006, hilarydyer to the article, Perry also received funds directly from HPV vaccination provided "an important measure of according to an article by Merck during his 2006 campaign for re-election. protection." the Associated Press. In response, Robert Black, spokesman for the Texas Dr. Stevens also advised parents that so long as they The Merck & Co. Web site reports that HPV is a sexu­ governor, told the New York Times that he didn't "put a have the option to decline the vaccination (as with pro­ ally transmitted disease that has infected nearly 20 mil­ lot of stock in that talk" about the allegations that Perry's viding an affidavit citing religious grounds), then they lion men and women in America. Gardasil has been tar­ decision was directly influenced by Merck. Rather, Black had no need to be upset by a having the HPV vaccine geted primarily at women and young girls because HPV said, the decision was made because it "protects human made compulsory. is also the cause of cervical cancer^ which is said to be health; it was the right thing to do." • one of the chief cancers found in women. However, whether or not the HPV vaccine prevents cervical cancer is not the issue. The real issue is whether It isn't the vaccination that is a problem. The vaccina­ "...Whether or not the HPV vaccine or not the government should be able to force such a vac­ tion, in and of itself, is a very good thing. Gardasil will cination. prevent many women all over the world from potentially prevents cervical cancer is not the going through a very traumatic and painful experience issue. The real issue is whether or Dr. Beth Jordan, medical director of the Feminist with cervical cancer. Majority Foundation, is also in favor of a mandatory not the government should be able HPV vaccine. "Given that 80 percent of US adults have The fact that, in Texas, all girls from sixth grade on will to force such a vaccination." premarital sex by age 20, we need to get our head out of be required — unless a formal affidavit citing religious or the sand and protect women against cancer, whether philosophical reasons is submitted — to have the vacci­ they practice abstinence or not," said Dr. Jordan, accord­ nation is another matter. Add to this the disturbing ing to the FMF Web site. edict-like-manner by Texas Gov. Rick Perry, in which the However, if Perry's main concern was the health of mandatory HPV vaccination was put into law. Texas women and making the vaccines readily available Dr. Jordan is an advocate of women's reproductive and to them, he could have gone about it in other ways. sexual health. She also advocates a women's right to Rather than proposing a bill that would require young Washington state, for example, has been in the process of choose whether or not to have an abortion. women to have the HPV vaccination and allowing the implementing a more democratic and reasonable Texan citizens to vote on it, or even to bring it before the approach to protecting women from HPV and cervical To those of Dr. Jordan's persuasion, I ask for consis­ state legislature, Gov. Perry simply issued an executive cancer. tency. If you are going to promote a woman's right to order. choose abortion — why not give her the right to choose a. A bill is currently going before the Washington vaccination that is also directly linked to her reproduc­ Because he is a conservative Republican, Gov. Perry's Legislature that would provide the Gardasil vaccine at no tive and sexual health? act is surprising. Isn't Republican ideology supposed to cost to nearly 47,000 school-age girls, according to an AP promote limited government and the sovereignty of the article published on The Daily World Web site. In conclusion, society should be grateful to have found people? Enjoining the people of Texas to vaccinate their a preventative medicine for cervical cancer. The HPV children without offering them the right of the vote is Unlike in Texas, this bill is being voted on, and if vaccine is something that ought to be considered by entirely wrong. approved, would not be mandatory. It would simply be those who are not practicing abstinence or those who made available as an optional vaccine. In a news confer­ have married a partner who may be an HPV carrier. Yet When I first heard Gov. Perry's announcement, my ence on Feb. 5, 2007, Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire getting the HPV vaccination ought to remain a personal immediate thought was— I wonder what ties he has to said, "To go out and start just saying everybody manda­ decision by each individual. Gov. Perry's executive order that pharmaceutical company? As I investigated further, torily has to have this is a little bit troublesome to me." to administer the vaccine to all ii-to-12-year-old girls I realized that the thought was not entirely unfounded. clearly oversteps the boundaries of government rule. 1 Troublesome, indeed. Although tested extensively, 1 According to a Feb. 3, 2007 Associated Press article, Gardasil is still a very new vaccine, and like most med­ Contact Hilary Dyer at [email protected].

A response to the transgender community

. . .. _. In the beginning, God created Hopkins University, chronicles the overwhelming nega­ "We have wasted scientific and technical resources by Jennifer Thurman , ,°r ,°' , • tive response from transsexuals who undergo SRS in his and damaged our professional credibility by collaborat­ male and female, but on rare article "Surgical Sex" published on the GodSpy Web ing with madness rather than trying to study, cure, and occasions the question of an individual's sex is not that site. ultimately prevent it." simple. God loves transsexual and intersexual individu­ als; however, the question still remains - how should McHugh discovered that although most post-op Dr. Jerry Leach, a Christian and a former transsexual, Christians respond to the transgender community? transsexuals expressed contentment with their surgery, also advocates therapy to cure Gender Identity Transsexuals are chromosomally and anatomically they still experienced the same difficulties at work and Disorder, also known as gender dysphoria. Leach's web­ correct individuals who feel they are incapable of relat­ in relationships. site, RealityResources.org, records his recovery from ing to their assigned sex. According to an article the gender dysphoria - which Leach attributes to his rela­ Reality Resources Web site by "With these facts in hand I concluded that Hopkins tionship with God. Dr. Neil E. Whitehead, a sci­ was fundamentally cooperating with a mental illness. Note from the editor: entist who has worked with We psychiatrists, I thought, would do better to concen­ In the last issue "The only way we (transsexuals) can truly survive is to the United Nations, there is no trate on trying to fix their minds and not their geni­ we published Jenn­ cut our emotional umbilical cord to our mother and scientific evidence to support talia," said McHugh. secure it to our Christ through submission to His ifer Thurman's arti­ that transsexuality is an effect cle, "DM speaks Lordship. To survive is to submit; to live is to die," said of hormonal or genetic disor­ Additionally, McHugh's article discusses babies who Leach. truth: gender cannot ders. be redefined," which are born intersexed and given surgery as infants to cor­ was also posted on rect ambiguous genitalia. Dr. William G. Reiner con­ While a cure for gender dysphoria is not grounded in the Champion's Web "Like homosexuality, trans- ducted a study in which he examined the emotional scientific research, Christians, transsexuals and inter­ site. The author sexuality appears to be the state of intersexed adults who had SRS surgery as sexual individuals can take comfort in knowing that received an over­ result of a complex interaction infants. God and the Bible will always offer comfort and healing. whelming response between biology, social envi­ from the public-75 e- ronment and personal choice," "Later on, most of those individuals who learned that 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 in the NIV version reads, "Do mails and counting. said Whitehead. they were actually genetic males wished to reconstitute you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy The author has con­ their lives as males (some even asked for surgical recon­ Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from tributed this article Genetic variances in chro­ struction and male hormone replacement)," according God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. in order to address mosomes, such as Klinefelter to McHugh's article. Therefore honor God with your body." the questions and and Androgen Insensitivity comments raised in Syndrome, refer to intersex- As a result of such studies, McHugh and John Transsexuals and intersexuals were made in the the letters. ism and do not directly corre­ Hopkins University have now stopped performing Sex image of God and ought to be wholeheartedly accepted late with transsexual issues. Reassignment Surgery. Instead, McHugh advocates and loved by the Christian community. counseling and therapy for individuals who are born Despite the fact that trans­ intersexed, as well as transsexuals. The transgender community should be willing to sexualism is not a result of genetic disorders, many entertain the idea that the solution to feelings of confu­ transsexual individuals feel that Sex Reassignment "For children with birth defects the most rational sion or alienation may not lie in surgery or physical Surgery (SRS) is necessary in order to match their sex approach at this moment is to correct promptly any of alterations, but rather in the healing power of Jesus with their perceived gender. the major urological defects they face, but to postpone Christ. any decision about sexual identity until much later, However, Dr. Paul McHugh, a University while raising the child according to its genetic sex," said Contact Jennifer Thurman ut jthwman@liber- Distinguished Service Professor of Psychiatry at Johns McHugh. ty.edu. ,-FEBRUARY 13,2007 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page A7 COMMENTARY Love for all eternity

Thrilled. Nauseous. Ecstatic. pare themselves for all of the possibilities. They visualize Discouraged. Head over where they will be, who they will be with and what they heals. Heart-broken. There will be doing. Some will be at home, alone, drowning is one single, solitary day a their sorrows in a massive vat of ice cream while others year that stirs up the inner will be spending the evening out under the stars with their workings of the heart and special someone. drives the most extreme emotions to the surface. The The situations which present themselves will determine Please send Letters to the Editor holiday causes some to fall which emotions strike on that love inspiring day, but next [email protected]. into fear and delve into year everything may be different. ciairemelsi dejection. Perhaps the pair will not be the same, the lonely will be In others, it generates bundles of excitement bubbling in love and the social butterflies will be in a slump. over with visions of delicately ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Nothing, not even this one, crafted pink and red bouquets, ~~ dream-like day, can guarantee heart-shaped greeting cards and eternal affections. So, whatever golden boxes overflowing with This Valentine's Day, indulge in feelings of appeal or disdain silky, rich chocolate. your glee and abandon your emerge on Feb. 14, lean on the anguish. True love can last a one, sensational assurance that No matter which side of the is sure to live up to your every scale one contributes one's lifetime, but even this lifetime expectation. weight to, facing the celebration • is not eternal" is inevitable. As children, all we Romans 8:38-39 gives the had to worry about was if Mom hope of this assurance — "For I would pick up just the right Barbie or Ninja Turtle am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels Valentines cards to slip into construction paper mailbox­ nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any es which sat atop the desks of our classmates. powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God Now, we not only have to worry about finding the per- that is in Christ Jesus our Lord" (NIV). 'fect person to spend the occasion with, but the perfect 'present, the ideal words and sentiment, the right gifts, the This Valentine's day, indulge in your glee and abandon m perfect dress, the perfect tie, the perfect restaurant and your anguish. True love can last a lifetime, but even this even the perfect expressions. lifetime is not eternal.

Back in the day, we wondered whether or not little Relish in each heart you capture and every hand you Johnny or Susie would slip a "Do you like me? Circle one: hold. Learn from each broken heart and every lonely , Yes No" letter in with our Valentine. Nowadays we won­ night. But most of all savor the one, breathtaking romance der whether or not Jonathon or Susan is prepared to pop that is sure to last! or be surprised with the "big question." Now as that one, anticipated day rapidly approaches, men and women pre­ Contact Claire Melsi at [email protected].

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_ii___i__i _!______•__ Baer's Blathers Women's Hockey Matthew Baer takes Women ready to a look back at some leave the shadow of the biggest sto­ of the men's pro­ ries of the MLB off- gram and strike season. out on their own. Sports Page B2 Page B3 PAGE Bl ^^™ [email protected] Y 13, 2007 The Liberty Champion Men's hockey sweeps week­ Men's basketball bounces back By Jake Petersen showed everyone why they end, wins Navy Tournament SPORTS RKPORTKR are undefeated in league play and a perennial favorite to By Eric Brown Riding a four-game win­ make the NCAA Tour­ SPORTS REPORTER ning streak, the Liberty nament by responding with a Flames men's basketball 21-1 run of their own to The Liberty men's hockey team hoped to hand confer­ secure a 67-58 lead. team traveled to Maryland this ence foe Winthrop its first The Flames answered with weekend to compete against Big South loss when the two a 20-9 run to get within a the University of Maryland, squared off Tuesday at the basket at 78-76 with 18 sec­ Villanova and the Midshipmen Winthrop Coliseum. onds remaining. of the United States Naval The Flames got off to a hot The Flames, though, were Academy in the Navy Crab start, opening up a 9-5 unable to pull even as Bowl Tournament. advantage on pinpoint Winthrop's Chris Gaynor, The Flames used this tourna­ shooting by senior Larry who scored 19 points in the ment as preparation for the Blair, sophomore Anthony game, sank two free throws Division-i ACHA National Smith and junior Russell to seal the 80-76 win. Championships, which are now Monroe. Blair topped all scorers only two weeks away. Winthrop, though, an­ with 23 poinds on 7-of-20 Liberty faced off against the swered by going on a 10-2 shooting, while Smith added University of Maryland in the run over the next 4:21, 21 and Brewington 16. first round of the Navy storming ahead 15-11. The Flames shot just 29 Tournament in what appeared That was the only lead the percent from the floor in the to be a tune-up game. Golden Eagles held in the second half and were 16 of 26 The Flames picked up two first half as the Flames shot, overall from the charity victories against the Terps ear­ JESSICA WEBER passed and slam-dunked stripe. lier in the season, and FLAMING SANDWICH — As the puck deflects to the left, two Flames smash a University of Kentucky player last week. their way to a 43-36 lead. "We failed to execute plays Saturday's game proved to be Liberty outscored the opposition 20-9 over the weekend as it defeated the University of Maryland and the Naval Academy. Liberty was on fire during late in the game ~ it wasn't quite similar. Liberty continued to out-skate "It's always nice when those guys are on the opening half, shooting a just our free throw shoot­ Liberty began the first period a little Maryland in the third period, scoring three the ice," said Stewart. "We know that not mind-blowing i7-of-25 (68 ing," said Head Coach Randy slower than expected, still trying to get unanswered goals and picking up a 9-2 only will they stop the puck, but they are a percent) from the field and Dunton. focused after a long bus trip. victory. constant threat at putting the puck in the five of seven from beyond the "We just didn't finish some Despite the slow start, however, the Stewart scored four of Liberty's nine net for us as well." arc. plays we should have. It was Flames managed to gain a 2-0 advantage goals, earning his first collegiate hat trick On Sunday, the Flames moved from the Blair led the way for the a tremendous effort by our over the Terrapins. He netted his third goal when senior Washington Capitals practice facility in Flames, tallying 14 points as team. We controlled most of Liberty came out firing in the second Jordan Wilson made an amazing pass. Washington, D.C. to College Park, Md., to he was adequately backed up the game against easily a top period, scoring goals left and right and "He almost seemed to grab the team and take on Navy in the second round of the by Smith and junior Dwight 75 team when it comes to beginning to skate away with an easy victo­ put them on his shoulders," said Head tournament. Brewington, who combined RPI, and they just made ry- Coach Kirk Handy. The Midshipmen struck early as they for 17 points on the game. some big plays down the Maryland scored two goals in the period, "He played probably the best game I've scored the first goal of the game. Liberty The game proved to be a stretch." the second coming after a big hit by Liberty seen him play in his three years here." then answered with a goal from Dykstra to tale of two halves. "We know we let a big one sophomore John Langabeer. Langabeer and freshman Zac Bauman tie the game up at 1-1. Winthrop came out of the slip away," agreed Blair. "We were never really worried about the each scored two goals of their own, fol­ The Flames continued to play catch-up locker room on a tear, open­ The Flames returned to the goals that they scored," said junior Jimmy lowed by freshmen Kyle Dodgson, who in the first period as Navy took the lead on ing an 11-2 run and cutting friendly confines of the Vines Stewart. scored one. two more occasions, with Liberty match­ the Liberty lead to 47-45. Center on Saturday after­ "We just knew we had to come out and Junior Kevin Dykstra and freshman ing them goal for goal each time. Smith drained a 3-pointer noon, determined not to let play harder and show them we were the Dave Semenyna, who is ranked in the By the end of the first period, the Flames and Blair sank two free one slip away against the better team." ACHA Top 10 in both points and assists, knew things were not going to be easy as throws to put the Flames Buccaneers from Charleston- The Flames remained in control by the provided the Flames with stellar defense, they faced a 3-3 tie going into the second. back up 52-45 with 11:31 left Southern. end of the second period as they led the and they combined for a total of seven in regulation. Terps 6-2. assists. Please see HOCKEY, page B3 The Golden Eagles then Please see BASKETBALL, page B2 Baseball drops two, wins one against East Carolina Pirates

By Mitchell Malcheff the win for the Flames. Light The Flames threatened early, junior P.K. Keller that drove in sen­ SPORTS REPORTER pitched five strong innings of relief loading the bases with no outs in ior Patrick Gaillard. work, allowing just one hit and no the first inning. A Pirate double in the bottom of After a somewhat surprising run runs. Despite their offensive explosion, the first evened the game up at one. vs. Kennesaw State, to the Big South Conference The Flames offense came out though, they were only able to The Flames then took a 3-1 lead Championship game last season, swinging again on Saturday, but the muster one run in the inning. in the third after two straight two Fri. 7:30 p.m. the Flames baseball team looked to defense could not keep pace, allow­ After Pirates starter Jeff out hits. get off to a strong start this year. ing four errors and five unearned Ostrander struck out the next two vs. Kennesaw State, A three-game series over the runs on the way to a 7-4 loss. batters before allowing a single by Please see BASEBALL, page B2 weekend against the East Carolina Sat. 7:30 p.m. Pirates started off well for the Flames, who took the first game 6- Women's 2. The Flames were led by sopho­ Basketball more Errol Hollinger's second- inning grand slam, which gave vs. Coastal Carolina, them a 4-0 lead. East Carolina scored two of their Sat. 7 p.m. own in the third, thanks to three hits and a solo homer from Drew Scheiber. Wr^tHng That would be the end of the scor­ ing for the Pirates, but the Flames vs.VMI, were not quite done. Another run came in the fourth Thurs. 7 p.m. courtesy of a bases-loaded walk that chased the Pirates starting Women's Tennis pitcher, T.J. Hose. Junior Garrett Young smashed a vs. UNC Wilmington, solo homer in the fifth that made the score 6-2. Sat. $ p.m Young, who was playing in his first game for Liberty, set the tempo for the Flames with three hits. Liberty enjoyed a balanced offen­ sive attack that racked up 13 hits in SHANE SON.KKS the game. CONTACT — The Flames faced East Carolina in their opening series of the season. After a win Friday (6-2), Liberty dropped its next two decisions. The Sophomore Tyler Light picked up Flames will play three games in the Citadel Shootout this weekend before hosting their first home series of the year against Albany starting Feb. 23.

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Several big news stories manifest­ negotiate with Matsuzaka, and then and gave up a lot — to get him. been staying on balance and Blair led the way for the ed in the off-season through trades, another $52 million for his six year Those four guys could have been aggressive at the same time, home team, finishing with 18 free agent signings and personnel contract. the future of Arizona, but now they but he came up with some points and six assists. Smith moves. If he doesn't pan out for the Sox, sent them to New York to be its big plays in the first half." finished five-of-eight from Here are a few. this will go down as one of the future. Bad move by Arizona unless In the first few moments of the field for 15 points, and dumbest moves ever. Johnson can regain the form he had the game, it was the Monroe Brewington added 13 points, •Bud Selig said he does not guar­ in his first tenure in the desert. and Rell Porter show. hitting all five of his antee he will attend Giants games •One of the weirdest things, poten­ On the first possession of attempts. when Barry Bonds gets closer to tially, this year will be in New York •Finally, here are some more the game, Monroe dished to Jackson and Greir led the Hank Aaron's all-time home run (imagine that). excessively dumb contracts given Porter, who followed with an way for CSU, finishing with record. Anyways, Bernie Williams said out this off-season. up-and-under lay-up plus 19 and 14 points, respective- Bonds needs just 22 home runs "No" last weekend to signing a —San Francisco signing Barry the foul but could not con­ iy. this season to pass Aaron for the all- minor league deal with the Yankees. Zito for $126 million over seven vert the free throw attempt. Dunton — who addressed time lead. I honestly don't think this It would be the first time in 16 years. There is a history of pitchers' Porter redeemed himself the student body during con­ is that big of a deal. seasons the Yankees lineup would long-term contracts not working on the next possession, scor­ vocation on Friday in an Should Selig be there? not feature Williams. out. ing off Monroe's second attempt to increase school Well, maybe he should. But I almost want to say this is an —San Francisco signing Barry assist. spirit — was pleased with the should he if the player has a ton of injustice, but in reality, Williams is Bonds. Why? Why bring more Monroe then caught fire, turnout and with his team's bad speculation surrounding him, as getting old and his talent pool is shame to your organization? stealing the ball from the performance. Bonds does? Bonds is under legal running thin. Nobody wanted to have him play Bucs' Shawn Outen and fin­ "It was solid but it certain­ fire from the government, and per­ The Yankees are about winning, for them — why help him under- ishing the play with a lay-up. ly could have been better. I formance-enhancing drug fire from and if they feel a player isn't going handedly break one of, if not the He also nailed a jumper his know there are a thousand or the league, as well as testing positive to help them do that, they reserve greatest records in major sports his­ next time down the court. more students out there. We for amphetamines last season. the right to release him. tory? Liberty had a 19-9 advan­ were a bit flat on the defen­ So I kind of understand why Selig —Juan Pierre signed with the tage to open the game, but sive end in the first half, but wouldn't go. Personally, I think he •More news out of the Yankees' Dodgers for $44 million over five the Bucs drawled ahead 27- the first 12 minutes of the should handle it professionally, camp was two trades they pulled off. years. Pierre had an off year last 25 after an 18-6 run high­ second half was the most though, and attend. They sent Gary Sheffield to the season and has virtually no power. lighted by three-pointers defensive-minded we've Tigers for minor-league prospects He is valuable for his speed and from Terence Greir and been this season," he said. •The Cubs became the Yankees- and Randy Johnson back to Arizona fielding, but is he worth that con­ Covington. Blair cited the win as a incarnate this off-season. While the for prospects as well. tract? Dumb move. Liberty's redshirt fresh­ team effort coming off the Yankees were relatively silent (in New York signed Andy Petitte and —How about Boston signing J.D. man Tyler Baker answered tough loss at Winthrop. Yankee terms), the Cubs went on a re-signed Mike Mussina to fill the Drew for $70 million over five emphatically, draining back- "We all played well. virtual shopping spree. void left by Johnson. They also were years? to-back 3-pointers to put the Russell, B.J., Dwight, They spent a whopping $300 mil­ very smart to get seven total Unless he has some unbelievable Flames up 34-31 with 3:30 Anthony ~ I don't want to lion this off-season on moves such prospects in those two trades. transformation and can stay healthy left in the first half. leave anyone out, but it was a as re-signing Aramis Ramirez, sign­ This will help get their minor- for more than three innings, this is Brewington followed with total team effort. On offense ing Alfonso Soriano, Ted Lilly, league system back to where it used 100 percent dumb. two buckets before the half, we moved the ball well, Jason Marquis and Mark DeRosa. to be. giving Liberty a 39-35 lead. found the open guy, and Add on top of that the addition of This team used to have three or •Understand folks, I absolutely Smith led the Flames with knocked down some shots manager Lou Piniella. four guys a season that were solid love baseball. I just cannot grasp the eight points at intermission and just made the plays," That is a ridiculous amount of players from their farm system. contracts these guys are handing on three of four shooting, said the senior guard. money for any one team to spend. Lately they've just traded for who out. while Blair managed just five "We came out aggressive Baseball needs to fix its salary situa­ they need. The NHL has a salary cap keeping points on two-of-seven (on defense) in the second tion, or stuff like this is going to Good move by Bryan Cashman. • teams competitive no matter how shooting. half and were able to get our continue to happen every off-season This trade was good for the Tigers small their wallet is. The NFL has a Liberty shot a very impres­ transition game going." / as it has lately. as they get a middle man with cap as well, and we've all seen the sive i6-of-28 (57 percent) The Flames closed out Small market teams such as power. diversity there. from the field during the first their home schedule with a Pittsburgh, Kansas City, Tampa Bay With Sean Casey batting third, The league needs to severely half. Senior Night duel against and the like will continue to be bot­ Sheffield will protect him and most change its system, or the same six The Flames came out dur­ Coastal Carolina on Monday. tom feeders, making the league a likely get a ton of opportunities to teams will be in the playoffs year in ing the second half firing on Results were unavailable at war between the richest owners. knock Casey in. and year out. all cylinders, opening up an press time. Sheffield should have good num­ 8-3 run to push ahead 47-38. •On a similar note, how about the bers this season if he can stay Contact Matthew Baer at mdba- Blair scored five points Contact Jake Petersen at Boston Red Sox' mind-boggling healthy. [email protected]. during the stretch and fol­ [email protected]. BASEBALL: Flames hope to shrug off opening series disappointment Continued from page B1 on a passed ball after advancing to absent Sunday as Liberty fell to the third on a wild pitch. Pirates 11-2. Sophomore Cody Brown lined a sin­ After an RBI single from Ryan East Carolina surged ahead in the gle to left to score Young. Housley, the Pirates stretched the sixth inning thanks to seven runs, Keller followed it up with a double score to 6-3 on a wild throw to third including a grand slam by Mollen­ to right that scored Junior Aaron base in a failed pick-off attempt. hauer. Phillips. The Flames picked up another run The loss moves Liberty to 1-2 on the The fireworks really started in the in the seventh and loaded the bases in young season while the Pirates bottom of the third. the eighth, but Pirate closer Shane improved to 2-1. Junior David Stokes Only one run was scored by the Matthews got out of the jam and pro­ had a solid game despite picking up Pirates, but the inning featured a hit tected the lead for the Pirates. the loss, allowing three runs on seven by pitch, followed by a double steal East Carolina picked up another hits in 5 2/3 innings. and an infield single that scored unearned run in the bottom of the The Flames head to South Carolina shortstop Dale Mollenhauer, and eighth, making the final score 7-4. on Friday to take on the third-ranked made the score 3-2 in favor of East Sophomore Dustin Umberger took team in the country, the University of Carolina. the loss for the Flames, allowing six South Carolina Gamecocks. The Pirates opened up a big lead in runs, only three of which were The game will kick off the three-day CALEB ATKINS the top of the fourth, thanks in large earned. Citadel Shootout. RELIEF — Freshman guard B J. Jenkins has done a great job off the bench part to the sloppy Liberty defense. The smoking-hot bats that gave the for the Flames this season. Jenkins is averaging 5.4 points and 1.5 rebounds Right fielder Jamie Ray led off the Flames a win on Friday and kept Contact Mitchell Malcheff at per game. He contributed seven points in the Flames win Saturday. inning with a single and later scored them in the game on Saturday were [email protected].

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By Amanda Forth tunity for women's hockey players to Canada, does most of his recruiting SPORTS REPORTER come to a atmosphere that is spiritual thefe. His son Scott, who is a senior encouraging and uplifting," said team here at Liberty, plays for the men's B Despite having been around since captain and State College, Pa., native team and also serves as assistant coach 1 January of last year and having club Rena Leone. for the women's team. status throughout that entire time, the "Having played on men's teams in "I love this school, what the school Liberty University women's hockey high school, I have finally found a represents and where (it) is going," team has escaped the attention of the team that I feel at home with. The said the head coach. student body. competition level is growing and the He also expressed his wish that he Nevertheless, Head Coach Paul future of the team is looking phenom­ had been able to attend a school like Bloomfield already has high expecta­ enal," she said. this when he was in college. tions for the future of the team. "God has taught me so much "God has led me to be a coach here "I believe we'll be in the top 10 next through the girls, our coach and even at Liberty," he said. "God calls others year," said Bloomfield. my friends who support me," said to be in the mission field or pastoring With recruits coming all the way sophomore Jessica Lynn, who had a church. God has called me to be here from Canada, Bloomfield is certain never played hockey before attending at Liberty University coaching next year's team is going to put the Liberty. "I am so excited to be a part of women's hockey. women's hockey team on the map. this team." "There is a new noise coming, and He explained his vision for building The ladies also currently serve the it's the sound of women's hockey," he the team was similar to building a community by teaching young kids said. product. He purposely tried to keep how to skate at LaHaye Ice Center as The team recently launched its own the team under the radar last year so part of their Christian Service require­ Web site, which can be accessed as to solidify the team and work them ment. through a link listed under club sports until they could be competitive. Most club teams only play 10 league on libertyflames.com. It concerned him that students who games, but Liberty is playing 14. The The team still has a couple spots came and watched the team struggle women currently have a 6-2 record as open for next year's team. With one might not want to come watch the their weekend games against Indiana more trip to Canada to recruit,

team play again. University of Pennsylvania were can­ Bloomfield is confident that the team JESSIOATVEBER To prevent this from happening, he celled. already has the talent to bring an excit­ MELTING THE ICE — The Flames have burned opponents throughout the took his time to build up a team that The team's next games will be ing year to women's hockey next sea­ season, and this past weekend was no different. Liberty is 25-6 this season. could compete at a high level. against Penn State, and their final son. Confident that he finally managed games will be held at Liberty against The team will play two or three to«.do this, Bloomfield decided it was IUP. exhibition games during the second time to put his team into the spotlight. The Lady Flames will not make it to week of September. HOCKEY: Ready for "Building a program like this, you the playoffs this year, but Bloomfield Anyone interested in trying out for start with the girls on campus and then is confident that next year's team will. the team should contact Paul bring in more talent," he explained. This year's team has only 12 players, Bloomfield at luladieshockey@hot- "The girls we have will bring stability but Bloomfield is expecting to have a mail.com. Kennesaw State and spiritual maturity to the girls that full roster of 25 players on next sea­ we recruit." son's roster. Contact Amanda Forth at ajforth Continued from page B1 men responded with two "I'm excited that there is an oppor­ Bloomfield, who is a native of @liberty.edu. quick goals to bring their "We knew we could play deficit to only three. • with them," said junior goalie Just 30 seconds later, Mike Binnie. Dodgson scored off of a "The goals that we let up Bauman assist. were on a few mental mis­ Despite the scoring bar­ takes. We were pretty confi­ rage, Navy would return dent going into the next peri­ the favor 10 seconds after­ od that we would come out wards, giving Liberty a 10- on top." 7 lead. The Flames tried to gain Upon realizing that the momentum early in the Midshipmen were refusing second period as they to go down without a fight, scored first to take a 4-3 the Flames decided to take lead. a timeout. The Midshipmen respon­ "We knew what type of ded with a goal of their game we were playing," own, tying the game once said Binnie. again. "If it got out of control, However, Liberty turned they could have crept up to on the jets with a goal from us on the scoreboard." • Stewart and began to take Liberty stayed focused control of the game. after the timeout, scoring "That was a really big one one more goal in the for us," said Associate remaining minutes of the Head Coach Jeff Boettger. game, making the final "It took us a definite sec­ score 11-7. ond effort right in front of Nine Flames scored in the net to battle for the the contest, including puck and get that goal." sophomore Josh Ahier* The Flames followed up Ahier contributed two with two more goals in less goals, and junior Rob than three minutes. Niemi and freshman Brian In addition, they netted Dufrene each scored one one more towards the lat­ goal. : ter part of the period to The 25-6 Flames." now extend their lead over head back home to,the Navy. LaHaye Ice Center to take The goals kept coming on Kennesaw State this for the Flames as they Friday and Saturday. • at scored in the first 1:05 of 7:30 p.m. --I- CALEB ATKINS the third period to make it FORGING AHEAD — Team captain Rena Leone handles the puck in a game against Slippery Rock. The Lady Flames posted shutouts in both games while 9-4. Contact Eric BroWn at scoring 17 goals of their own. After an off week this past weekend, they will travel to State College, Pa., to take on the Penn State Nittany Lions. However, the Midship­ [email protected]:_

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By Jennifer Schmidt develop my mental strength Liberty's women also had record with a time of By Jared Pierce 6'6", 285-pound offensive SPORTS REPORTER and made it easier to endure a strong showing, with soph­ 13:52.13, placing ninth in the ASST. SPORTS EDITOR tackle Spencer Hodges out the pain and stress as I run omore Andrea Beckles win­ field of finishers. of Bradenton, Fla., and 6'i" Liberty's track and field the shorter distances, like the ning the 60-meter hurdles His sophomore brother In the high stakes game quarterback Michael Brown program hosted the Liberty 400 and the 200." with a time of 7.70 and also Jordan McDougal also ran of college recruiting, it is out of Charlottesville, Va. Quad this Friday and also Further proving the setting a new program record strong, placing 16th and tough for smaller schools to Hodges could be a possi­ had three athletes competing strength of Liberty's sopho­ with her time of 7.69 seconds clocking a time of 14:32.35. attract top prospects, espe­ ble replacement once First on the West Coast. mores, Matt Parker achieved in the qualifying heat. In Boulder, Colo., fresh­ cially at a religious school Team All-Big South offen­ The Flames have been second-place finishes in both Senior Reyna Quiroz man Josh Edmonds became with stricter rules. sive tackle Stephen Sene marred by injury up to this the 60-meter hurdles and the placed first in the 3000- the third Liberty cross-coun­ In that respect, Flames graduates, while Brown, point, as almost a third of the high jump. meters with a time of try competitor to earn a place Head Coach Danny Rocco who is a versatile athlete team is not able to fully com­ With his jump of 6'9", he 10:25.15, and sophomore on the USA World can be commended on his and lettered in baseball, pete due to injury. now holds first in this sea­ Emily Funderburke finished Championship team by plac­ 2007 recruiting class. He basketball and football, "This was a meet where we son's conference rankings. in first place in the pole vault, ing sixth in the 8000-meter managed to sign 11 new gives Liberty mobility and were just trying to stay "Matt had the best high furthering her record in that USATF Junior National players, four of them on an increased quickness in healthy and get a little more jump that we've had in a few event to 10-0. Running in the Cross Country Championship defense and seven on the backfield, much as Zach competition experience years," said Tolsma. "He also 5000-meters at the Wash­ qualifying meet. offense. Terrell did this season. before conference next week­ came really close in the hur­ ington Husky Invitational in With his time of 26:24, The Flames picked up Also, outside linebacker end," said Tolsma. dles, so it's neat to see him Seattle, junior Josh McDoug- Edmonds was the final quali­ two quarterbacks and Michael Connolly out of "We didn't put too many doing that well." al crushed the overall Liberty fier out of the 68 finishers large-bodied players at key Sarasota, Fla., will give a people in too many and will now be travel­ positions on the offensive Liberty defense that gave events, but we did have ing with Team USA to line and on defense. up 130 rushing yards per some good results." Mombasa, Kenya, for Rocco and his staff lured game last season a strong In Lynchburg, junior the IAAF World Cross these desired prospects run blocker on the outside. Jon Hart nailed another Country Champion­ away from such schools as He is 6'3" and chose first place finish in the ships on March 24. in-state recruiting rival Liberty after being highly men's weight throw with The Flames now look Virginia Tech, Big 10 power recruited by Virginia Tech, a mark of 64-7.75, equal­ ahead to the Big South Michigan State and the Big the University of Minne­ ing a new school record. Championships that 12's Kansas, among others. sota and Kansas. "Jon held this record will be held at Clemson Tight end Ricky Jenkins, Other notable players two years ago, but it was on Feb. 17 and 18. who hails from Fort Wash­ include 6'6" tight end for a distance that was "Overall, we have to ington, Md., is perhaps the Tommy Shaver out of Hot ten feet less. It was good make sure that we don't Flames' most prized re­ Springs, Va., who could to see such a great get any more injuries," cruit. He stands at 6'2" and provide the Flames with a improvement from said Tolsma. weighs a respectable 220 second large target at the him," said Tolsma. "We are favored to pounds. position, and 6'4" line­ Hart also placed first win on the men's side ESPN.com ranks Jenkins backer Patrick Bannon, in the shot put competi­ and for the women, as as one of the top 50 tight who Rocco managed to tion throwing a 49-4.25. long as we perform we ends in the country. He fell pluck out of VMI's back­ Sophomore Philip should be able to get a into Liberty's lap after an yard of Lexington, Va. Leineweber sprinted to a second place finish. We ACL tear made larger Bannon is also ranked as first place finish and a have holes from injuries schools fearful of his one of the top 50 seniors in new facility record in the and a few areas where health. Virginia by The Roanoke 400-meter dash with a we just don't have At his size, he matches Times. time of 48.84 seconds. enough people. But I'll up well against most line­ Overall, Liberty looks to He also placed third be thankful if we come backers and is taller than have one of the more solid in the 200-meter dash out with a solid win for many average defensive recruiting classes in the Big with a personal .best of the men and a solid per­ backs. South, ranking with three- 22.35 seconds. formance from the He will provide an addi­ time defending Big South Leineweber, who now women." tional target that can help Champion Coastal Caro­ holds conference rank­ with short yardage situa­ lina. ings in multiple events, RKH COLEMAN Contact Jennifer tions and take pressure off noted that "running the FASTER THAN A SPEEDING BULLET — The Liberty Flames track team was but a blur to the Schmidt at jschmidt@th e wide receivers. Contact Jared Pierce at 800-meters helped me competition during this weekend's Liberty Quad. liberty.edu. The class also includes [email protected].

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ByWIIILuper out on a chance to gain sole pos­ Senior forward Karolina Standout sophomore Moriah both finished with nine points SPORTS REPORTER session of first place in the stand­ Piotrkiewicz scored the 400th Frazee came in looking to apiece for High Point. ings. point of her career as the first rebound from a few games of For the Lady Flames, Megan There is now a definite first- The Lady Flames have encoun­ half wound down, yet her team sub-par play. and Moriah Frazee turned in big place team in the Big South tered few problems when facing went into the locker room with She did just that in the first numbers. Megan had 17 points, Conference. Birmingham-Southern — they only a four-point lead. half, leaving the court as the only and Moriah turned in a season- Unfortunately for Liberty, it is have currently never lost to the The situation did not improve player for Liberty with double high 18 points. not the Lady Flames. Panthers. once the second half began, as digits after netting 12 points. Sophomore Rebecca Lightfoot After beating Birmingham- However, the Panthers did not the Lady Flames scored only four She was only eclipsed by was the only other player for Southern 52-44 on Monday go quietly. Though ultimately points in the first seven minutes. Candyce Sellars of High Point, Liberty to score in the double night, Liberty lost to High Point losing the game, they did come as Liberty continued to look to who finished the first half with 15 digits, registering 11 points and University 67-61 Saturday. close as they ever had against the the inside, taking advantage of points. going 3-of-4 from the free throw With the loss, Liberty missed Lady Flames. its size in the paint as sophomore Sellars — a 5'6" senior from line. Megan Frazee led the team with Burlington, N.C. — shot 60 per­ "Lately I haven't been playing 19 points. cent from 3-point range through­ that well. I just slowed it down Despite the victory, the Lady out the game, as long-range jump and didn't rush the play," said 'Flames felt they had not played shots accounted for 18 of her 26 Moriah. up to par. points. "I do think we have a better "This win feels like a loss," Visiting Head Coach Tooey team than they do, we just have said Green, who felt his team Loy had a game plan to stay on things to work on." showed "poor execution on the outside perimeter and keep Green isn't throwing in the offense." out of the reach of Liberty's towel, though. "Every single game you come inside defense. "The reality is that we are in into, you need to realize it will be "You're not going to get those second place," he said. a fight," said Frazee. "We could points in the paint (against "Our goal is still to win the be more physical. We need to Liberty) because they're so big," regular season championship. come in and play. It won't be said Loy. "She (Sellars) is easy to We are not sending up the white handed to us." get open because she's so fast." flag." The Lady Flames turned the The loss on Saturday marks The Lady Flames (14-9, 6-2 ball over 17 times during the sec­ the first time in a decade that a Big South) next travel to ond half, giving them 25 for the team has swept the regular sea­ Winthrop University on Feb. 13 game. son series against Liberty. before coming home on Feb. 17 to Nevertheless, leaving Monday Loy said she attributed that to take on Coastal Carolina. with a win gave Liberty extra having "more weapons than confidence as it fine-tuned the we've ever had." Contact Will Luper at wlu- game plan before facing in-con- Amber Manual and Katie Ralls [email protected]. ference rival High Point University. The Panthers from High Point entered the Vines Center on a five-game win­ ning streak, while the Lady Flames came in with eight wins in their last nine. The only blemish on that JESSICA WEBER record came in POUNDING THE PAINT — Sophomore Moriah Frazee fights her way to the basket against the a 64-62 over­ High Point Panthers. Frazee and the Lady Flames dropped a tough game to the Panthers 67-61. time loss to this very team.

JESSICA WEBER SPLITTING THE DEFENSE—Junior Allyson Fasnacht finds open space during Liberty's loss to High Point. Fasnacht and the Lady Flames shot only 35 percent from the field during the game, while High Point made 46 percent of its field goals. Liberty tennis has solid week, looks to continue its success

By Adam Trent singles match, while Val­ girls have all raised their SPORTS REPORTER dez claimed the only sin­ level on and off the court," gles point for Liberty, beat­ said Johnson. The Liberty University ing Roman Del Castillo in "They are mixing hard tennis team's had a solid three sets. work with a lot of talent, week last week. "We take our hats off to and that is usually.a win­ The women picked up Norfolk State," said Liberty ning combination." their second consecutive 7- Head Coach Chris John­ On Saturday, the men 0 decision at Norfolk State son. swept cross-town rival on Wednesday, while the "They had no weak spots Lynchburg College after a men went l-i, falling to on Wednesday that we last minute cancellation by Norfolk State 5-2 on could find. The positive Southern Virginia. Wednesday but defeating thing is that we continue to Liberty got on the board Lynchburg College 7-0 on win our doubles point. quickly by sweeping all Saturday. "This is something we three doubles matches to On Wednesday, both the have turned around from take the doubles point. men's and women's teams last year and is vital for The Flames also took traveled to the Center close matches. I expect it to every singles match for a 7- Court Racket Club indoor prove useful as we progress o sweep of the Hornets. tennis facility in Newport this spring." "I did not change my News to take on in-state The Lady Flames, how­ game, but I just "stayed foe Norfolk State. ever, found plenty of focused on the match," said On the men's side, chinks in the Spartans Trojan after winning at Liberty's Chad Simpson armor and burned right number one douhles. and Jarda Trojan won at through them for a 7-0 "On Wednesday, I lost number one doubles. win. focus in the second set, and In addition, Fabricio Senior Jonita Randolph, tonight I kept it." Picanco and Franco Valdez sophomore Ekaterina Kuz- Liberty's men's tennis won at number three dou­ netsova, junior Martyna team is now 2-1, equaling bles to take the doubles Hanusz, freshman Daniela last year's win total. point. Dimas, sophomore Livia They now go to Appa­ The only setback came Branco and freshman lachian State to take on the when Louis Olivera and Christine Petit routed the Mountaineers on Friday at Sebastian Pena were competition. 2 p.m. defeated at number two Each excelled in winning The women, who are 2- doubles. her individual singles o, will host the UNC- In singles action, the match. Wilmington Seahawks at Flames were not as suc­ Liberty then proceeded the Sports Racket on cessful. to sweep all three doubles Saturday at 6 p.m. Trojan, Simpson, Pena, matches for its second con­ Picanco and freshman secutive sweep. Contact Adam Trent at Juan Reyes each lost his "From top to bottom, the [email protected]. Page R6, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION FEBRUARY 13,2007

Did yon know? Quote of the week:

For every too single (never married, widowed or divorced) "Nothing is easier than to denounce the evildoer; nothing is women in their 20s, there are 119 single men of the corre­ more difficult than to understand him." sponding age range. — Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky — www.census.gov HfB$ Russian novelist Starlight Cafe: One of the many steps towards the revitalization of downtown Lynchburg

By Natasha Kormanik opened, said, "Oliver is a pretty From the street, one would not LIKE! REPORTER prominent business guy in the area. necessarily notice the cafe if it were He owns, I think, about 400 proper­ not for the exception of its green and or students desiring to experi­ ties between here and Charlottes­ yellow sos-style sign displayed out ence Lynchburg in the true ville.... He's kind of expanded his front. Remaining true to its historical Flocal fashion, be sure to visit business ventures to Lynchburg. roots, the eatery features an eclecti- Starlight Cafe, a new eatery in his­ This is the .first of a lot of stuff he's cally authentic mix of wooden chairs, toric downtown Lynchburg. The trying to work with. He's working leather seating and various paint­ cafe, which is owned by Oliver with the (entirety) of Fifth Street. ings. Gazing around the room while Kuttner, opened in October 2006 as He's trying to get small business and listening to the upbeat music that part of an effort to revitalize the city's boutiques here. He's not allowing steadily plays in the background, one downtown area. any fast-food places at all." will notice the pale green walls and STEPHANIE RAFACZ According to www.YouOughtTo The Starlight Cafe is located at 512 matching tile accompanying the var­ ENVIRONMENT — One of the best features of the Starlight Cafe is the atmosphere it provides. KnowThis.com, a Web site owned Fifth Street between Clay and ious furniture pieces and decorative and operated by Kuttner, the Madison, and it blends in with the hangings, giving the place a warm "We're planning to do some live ing for a place to have a good time Starlight Cafe is a "'light' force in the surrounding buildings. According to vibe uniquely its own. entertainment in the future, includ­ are offered the opportunity to neighborhood" and part of a plan to Wolfe, the shop is part of what used Junior Jennifer Leatherman said ing acoustic music," said Wolfe. reserve the cafe for private parties possibly make a franchise in the to be an old bus station. Interestingly that the cafe provides "a different "We're (also) hoping to do some cof­ or events in the evenings. future. Kuttner wants his cafe to be a enough, the local city bus does stop atmosphere. The feel of it is more of fee tasting." Within just a few weeks, this "positive business model" and a directly in front of the eatery, allow­ a local type. It's pretty fun trying dif­ The cafe has a takeout menu for location will be gaining Wi-Fi "vital force in the community." ing locals to get a taste of the fresh ferent local coffee shops or restau­ those who are too busy in their day Internet access, allowing students Manager Irene Wolfe, who has cookies and organic coffee made and rants that you can't find anywhere to sit down for a hot cup of coffee with laptops access to the Internet worked at the Starlight Cafe since it served daily. else." and a good bite to eat. Some special while relaxing at the cafe, making it features include BBQ pork and an ideal place to eat and study. Philly cheese steak and even a vege­ Wolf hopes that new customers tarian selection for those non-meat will be brought in with the opening ; lovers. of Machu Picchu, a new Peruvian v During the week, the Starlight restaurant that will start serving ^j." • ,**"i' * Cafe is open from 6:30 a.m. to 4 food in about three weeks. The p.m., allowing early morning com­ restaurant, owned by a local muters a fresh start to their day. On Peruvian family and offering weekends, the hours are from 8:00 Peruvian rotisserie chicken, will be • a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The cafe is one of sharing the same building as the a few shops able to boast about its cafe. Wolf included that the possi­ "Of M~ all-day brunch, complete with some bility for growth in the summer items such as omelets, French toast looks optimistic with the hope of and the biscuit with egg. Also fea­ eventually offering poetry readings % Hi ** , tured at the shop are salads, soups and even live music on the outside and sides such as French fries and patio. The idea of a future drive- w- • M B

By Kristi Kirkland play, explained that this is the first chance to practice their lines dur­ Most of LIFE! REPORTER Shakespearean play that the ing Christmas break. "It is very the charac­ department has put on in four wordy, even for Shakespeare," said ters play sev­ |he eager actors gather in a years. "Love's Labour's Lost" is one Brasher. Because of the play's eral parts, circle at the center of the of Shakespeare's earlier comedies wordiness, Brasher said he made such as jun­ T stage. They proceed through and it is "not as well known," some revisions to the script. In ior Alex series of warm-up exercises — according to Brasher. This play is spite of the changes he made, Okagu from Bpreppin JL s g their voices for the ver­ an "early Elizabethan comedy," and "Love's Labour's Lost" is still full of Laurel, Md., bose dialogue of William it includes "zany, clownish charac­ fast-paced and witty dialoge. who plays ^Shakespeare's "Love's Labour's ters." According to SparkNotes, Assistant Stage Manager three roles in SSJx>st." After several minutes, the "Love's Labour's Lost" is the story Heather Allen said this play is a this play — SSSflirector calls the cast to order and of a king and three lords who col­ very simple one — the entire cast Moth, Dum- S3hey scurry to their positions. Thus lectively "swear an oath to scholar­ remains on stage for the duration aine and SSSbegins another rehearsal of the ship, which includes fasting and of the performance. According to Mercade. AP ARCHIVE! SSLiberty University Theater Arts avioiding contact with women for Brasher, the play does not contain Brasher SHAKESPEARE — "Love's Labours Lost" is the first Shakespearean play SSbepartment. three years." many props, but the characters has been an that the theatre arts department has performed in over four years. Assistant Professor Neal Casting for the play began in make up for this with an endless assistant pro­ wmm ^Brasher, who is the director of the December. This gave the actors the battle of wit. fessor of the theatre arts depart­ vibrant personalities of the charac­ ment for the last two-and-a-half ters bring the story to life. "What I years, and he directs about two am hoping the audience will get out plays each year. He chose this par­ of it is a lot of fun," said Brasher. ticular play "to challenge these He hopes the audience will walk actors," he said. The characters not away realizing that Shakespeare is only make up the plot of the story, "more crazy and fun than they but they make up the entire set, and think it is." Brasher sees this as a challenge to After several hours, the night of the actors. "Everything depends on rehearsal comes to a close and the the color of the characters," he said. now tired actors gather their things Okagu admits that it has been to leave. Brasher reminds the cast difficult to learn the lines. He said it that at the next practice they will has been "tough" to combine the not receive prompts — they must comedy and acting with the lan­ have all their lines memorized. guage of Shakespeare. This is "Love's Labour's Lost" will pre­ Okagu's sixth production at Liberty, mier Friday, Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in and he has been working with the Lloyd Auditorium. The show Brasher for a while. He said he has will run for three weeks, and tickets been waiting for Brasher to direct a can be purchased at the box office Shakespearean play for quite some in the Fine Arts Hall. JESSICA WEBER itj>i . time. THEATRE — Performances for "Love's Labours Lost" will begin Feb. 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m. There will be a matinee showing at 2 p.m. on Feb. 17. This play has a touch of dramatic Contact Kristi Kirkland at flair within the humor, and the [email protected].

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(Jncl nou? these three remain: faith, Hope and lope. Sut the greatest of these is lope. ; tage R8, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION FEBRUARY 13,2007 Valentine's Day: jA how-to guide for making our day special without reaking your piggy bank

By Carrie Caldwell On Campus. Make it Personal. LIFE! REPORTER Not able to leave campus? No Sure, you hear this all the time. problem. Liberty has many activi­ This is your opportunity to let *•••:•- ith Valentine's Day only ties that you and your valentine your significant other know that one day away, I am sure can enjoy. The two of you can you care. you have spent months choose from hanging out and You can make a photo collage planning, thinking and perfecting watching a movie at the Campus with pictures that capture your the ;best gift to give to your sweet­ East clubhouse, ice skating at the relationship or frame your heart. Or you could be like the LaHaye Ice Center or chowing favorite photo of the two of you. other 99 percent of us who have down on some ice cream at the You could give him or her a gift procrastinated, and now that new Mountain Frost Creamery on like a favorite movie or a CD of a rHa.Hmark's holiday" is quickly Campus North. favorite band. approaching, you are in desperate Lastly, you could give a card. iieedof some help. Have no fear — This does not mean you just pick here are some ideas that will make up one of those long, generic love your: date think you have been poems that are pre-made with planning this for months and will your signature on it. Go pick a jjptiempty your pocket. card that has a lot of blank space on it and write your own heart-felt Make a Mixed CD. message. *:>It is a cliche gift, but it works. Jtf ake a playlist and burn a CD to Go with the Classics. Epitomize your relationship. Fill it Of course there are always Svith songs that remind you of chocolates, flowers and even the her/him or put "your songs" on it. cute teddy bear with the heart- This is a gift that will show you put shaped "I Love You" sign. These tune and thought into picking out If you want to extend the holi­ may seem trite, but there is a rea­ the perfect songs. day into the weekend, take your son why they are called "the clas­ other to any of the events happen­ sics." Go Out to Dinner. ing this weekend. Be romantic and I hope you can take these ideas No, I am not talking about din­ see Shakespeare's Love's Labour's to help you overcome the last- ner for two at the oh-so romantic Lost, presented by the theatre arts minute panicking. In the end, dining hall. Lynchburg is full of department, on Feb. 16 and 17 at your date will appreciate your places to eat with your significant 7:30 p.m. with an additional mati­ thought and effort to make other without maxing-out your nee showing at 2 p.m. on Feb. 17. Valentine's Day a special one, and 5ard. Find out what his or her Maybe the both of you want to you will realize that all the last- favorite food is and pick a restau­ make it a late night and go to minute head-scratching was rant based on that. Do you not Coffeehouse on Feb. 16 at 11 p.m. worth it. have enough cash for a full meal? You now have options to pick from Go out for dessert — it is cheaper without even leaving campus — no Contact Carrie Caldwell at CLIPART.COM and just as romantic. excuses! [email protected]. BE MINE — Have fun doing creative things with your significant other or a group of your friends.

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