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SERVING LIBERTY UNIVERSITY FOR TWENTY YEARS VOL. 21, NO. 5 ion LU graduate to speak OCTOBER 21, 2003 at 1MB fall conference I Have a Dream tour comes to LU By Ricky Haitiison NEWS REPORTER
In a time when ministry in the Middle East seems about as dry as that region's climate, one missionary from the area reports that God is bringing about amazing victories in this Mus lim-saturated land. LU graduate Tommy Weir will be sharing some of these optimistic testimonies in next Monday's convocation, Oct. 27, as a part of this year's fall missions conference. "I will be speaking about...the need for aggressive evangelism if we are to have a har vest. It is an exciting time to serve in this part of the world. Muslims are open to the Word of God," Weir said. "Most people expect to work in the Middle East for a lifetime and maybe see one person come to Christ. There is really very little expec tation for God to move here," he added. But this summer Weir watched nearly one person per week get saved, one of which was a sheik, a Mus lim religious leader. "I never dreamed it would or could happen." Weir has been developing mission strategies in the Middle East with the 1MB for two years and has been in full time ministry for 11 years. While at Liberty, Weir majored in Religion and met his wife Paula. He went on to earn his master's at Criswell College and his doctorate from Regent Univer sity. "He knows what it is to face a high risk envi SUSAN WHITLEY ronment and to trust God for protection as he I GOT A TICKET — Toby Mac and Kirk Franklin team up for a gyrating duet of "J-Train." The pair caused quite a sensation at the Friday night con tries to reach the most difficult people in the cert in the Vines Center. Around 3500 people from all over the country came out for the three-hour event. world," Missions Director Dr. Don Fanning said. By Sara Lesley tened to Toby Mac pretty much all one point he jumped off the stage Michael Tait. He explained that Unlike Missions Emphasis Week in the COPY EDITOR my life," she said. This was the first and made his way through the the band was still together, but spring, which brings dozens of mission organi concert ever for Grace Meyer. The screaming fanatics while he sang. were all just having solo stints. zations to fill DeMoss Hall with information The crowd sat in eager anticipa 8-month-old was bouncing in her "If you don't know this by now, "We put our friendship before our tables, the fall conference is conducted by only tion as the words of Martin Luther mother's arms on the second row. everybody's welcome to this party business," he said. Toby ended his one agency, the International Mission Board. King Jr. resonated across the College for a Weekender Ashton tonight," said Toby. "If the king act with a rowdy peribrmance of The purpose of this conference, Oct. 26-29, Vines Center. "All of God's chil Kelley waited outside in the rain dom of God can't love each other, head-banging action, after pump is "to get our students aware of the immense dren, black men and white men, four hours. "I've been listening to tell me who can, huh?" The crowd ing up the crowd with the fast- opportunities available through the largest Jews and Gentiles, Protestants Kirk Franklin ever since I was in erupted in electric enthusiasm paced "Extreme Days." protestant missions organization in the world, and Catholics, will be able to join elementary school," he said. when Franklin joined Toby Franklin entered the stage the International Mission Board," Fanning said. hands and sing... "Free at last! As the crowd stood to their feet onstage the song, "J-Train." with audacious style in a white The 1MB is the foreign missions branch of the Free at last! Thank God Almighty, and roared in applause, Franklin Midway through his perform leather coat and shoes breaking Southern Baptist Convention. we are free at last!" King's 40- and Toby embraced on the stage. ance, Toby explained the reason straight into his enthusiastic act, "A Missions Emphasis Week my freshman year-old dream rang true Friday "We're gonna have a spiritual behind his ministry. "I ain't down which revved up the crowd even year really had an impact on my life because I night as 3500 fans of all ages and gumbo tonight," said Franklin, with the whole 'color blind theory' more. Toby came onto the stage realized the need for people to hear the gospel. racesjoined hands and sang songs "we're gonna have black, and because I think colors are beauty," and interrupted his performance, At that moment I committed my life to world led by Toby Mac and Kirk Franklin white, gospel and rap." he said. "We're gonna have a saying he wanted to see some missions," junior Heather Murray said. in a riveting concert. Toby performed first, and house of God rightu p in this Vines 'white stuff.' Franklin "apolo Weir is only one of nine 1MB missionaries Lines wrapped around the paused to tell the audience, "Some Center tonight," he said, as the gized" tongue-in-cheek and that will be teaching workshops during the four- block as students waited for hours of you may just be here to see Kirk band began playing the rhythmic stretched to get ready for his next day conference. These missionaries serve every in the rain to get a good seat. The Franklin tonight," said Toby, "but tune of "Love is in the House." performance. Toby introduced where from Middle America, Southern Africa, concert drew a diverse crowd from don't be offended when I say the Toby told the crowd about his Franklin as "one of my heroes." the Middle East, South Asia and East Asia. all over the country. Fourteen- word 'freak.'" The crowd exploded time at Liberty as a student, saying "I get really excited about these conferences," year-old Brittany Barr made the in ecstatic applause, and joined it was a "special place in my heart" Murray added. "I encourage everyone to take four-hour trip from Rockville, Toby as he interacted with the and even talked about his former advantage of everything the week has to offer." Maryland with her family. "I've lis audience on many of his songs. At DC Talk partners, Kevin Max and Please see DREAM, page 3 Code Confusion Winterfest gets MMMMbMMNMMNNMNNHMNMMMHMttNMN ready for 6000 Main Campus Annex violations prove unsubstantiated By Jake Belue NEWS EDITOR By Jake Belue & Robert Sisk For most of the winter holidays, the campus will be deserted. But on the three days surrounding New Year's The University received a letter from Building Commissioner Day, the streets will be hopping with bundled-up youth Karl Cooler earlier this month stating that the school had changed heading to the Vines Center for a big show. the type of occupancy in the Main Campus Annex by moving LUPD The Winterfest concert series is rounding up some of into the facility this July. The letter warned that Liberty would need the biggest names in the Christian music industry and to get a new Certificate of Occupancy (CO) for the office or move attracting close to 6000 people from all over the coun LUPD out of the Annex by October 16. try. The letter from Cooler prompted a meeting between him and Michael Stewart of Creative Activities Programs and University officials on October 10 to discuss whether or not a new Services will be in charge of the logistics of the event. CO was required for the use of the annex. With the arrival of such a huge group, Stewart said that Cooler's position on the matter was that a change in occupancy there will be a great need for volunteers. meant a change in the owner of the property. And since a change in I-IBM Muijl'l "We had 5,000 last year, so our goal is to have 6,000 occupancy required a new certificate, the university had violated ACQUITTED — The new LUPD office was said to be in violation of this year," Stewart said. "We've had about 35 helpers the rule by not getting permission. proper occupancy. City officials have since backed down. sign up to help so far and we need another 85 or so," But Jerry Falwell, Jr., General Counsel for the university, and Those helpers will be used for many things including other lawyers working with him, believe that LU was not in any vio Falwell said. "LU's uses inside the building do not involve such a setting up and tearing down equipment and security. lation, and was using the facility in accordance with the guidelines change in the application of the requirements of the code." "Students will be ushering, selling merchandise, taking that are stated in the current CO used by Ericsson before. During the meeting the two sides reached an agreement that tickets and greeting people," Stewart said. Some volun "A CO was issued to Ericsson for this facility many years ago. The LUPD could remain in its present location as long as Liberty made teers will be showing families, youth groups, and building code states that a user must obtain a new Certificate of the necessary changes to keep the building and its occupants safe. prospective students around campus. Occupancy (CO) only when the occupancy changes. The code fur "If they are working toward it, and the time table is short, then I Stewart said that the help provided by Liberty stu ther states that a change of occupancy results only when there is a agreed I would give them an extension on the deadline," Cooler said. dents is vital to the event. "Those students are the key change in the purpose or level of activity within a structure that component. We can't do it without them." involves a change in application of the requirements of the code," Please see CODE, page 4 Please see FEST REQUEST, page 4 Page 2, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION OCTOBER 21, 2003 OneCard, many uses: The Price is Right what students still may not know
By Chris Price By Joe Reltz ence can be set through logging NKW8 REPORTER into the OneAccount and adjust "I don't care what your boyfriend ing the financial refunds link By now students are well aware under the profile tab. tells you, he is just one weird look of the Liberty OneCard and that it "Students can also send money away from pummeling all your guy doubles as their student ID and on to one another instantly if they friends. It isn't that your boyfriend and off-campus debit card. Some both have an activated OneAc even know of the extra benefits count," Mathes said. doesn't trust you, it is that no guy and services offered by the card. Once funds have been trans trusts any other guy." However, many students are ferred to the OneAccount there still unfamiliar with the financial are a couple of different ways to advantages that lie at their finger spend the money. Students can tips. use the new MasterCard debit fea Aside from being the primary ture on their ID or withdraw up to I don't know what it is, but I am in one of not only hugs the females, but he crosses over form of student identification, the $500 per day from any OneAc those moods today. Generally, I am a happy go into the ever dangerous prolonged man hug. LibertyOne card also grants stu count ATM on campus at no extra lucky guy without a care in his heart. But every Nothing is creepier than the uncomfortably long dents access to a FDIC insured charge. once in a while something comes from deep man hug. If it is followed by a pat on the back it bank account known as the Students can also request spe within and causes me to be on edge. (Reading is fighting time. And remember, it is never "OneAccount." This service is cial checks for specified amounts that last sentence to myself I realize that I sound acceptable to brush the hair out of another guy's offered by HigherOne, a company to be debited from their OneAc psycho.) This is one of those times and it hap eyes or to give any sort of neck massage. that provides customized banking count. pens to coincide with me writing my column. So • The we-are-so-in-love-and-we-have-to- relationships to higher education However, there is a fee for the out of this dangerous mixture comes The Price show-it-at-all-the-time couple. This is the cou institutions. use of the checks. "Students don't is Right List of Annoying People. ple who sits on the same side of the booth at "The truly unique thing about have to use the debit feature if • The I-am-in-a-public-place-and-I-feel-a- restaurants (don't get me started on that), calls the OneAccount is that students they don't want to," Mathes said. need-to-yell-something guy. This guy likes to each other nicknames at all times such as can easily have money wired to It is estimated that "98 percent scream things so that everyone knows how "sugar-pie" and "schmoopy," and looks at each them from friends, family and on-campus students have the funny and quick witted he is. He is usually the other all day long like they are filming for a anyone else that wants to help card. However, we are still about guy who is heckling at sporting events and caus music video. They exchange long looks and fund their education or even just 200 cards short for off-campus ing everyone around to be embarrassed for him reach for each other as they walk away, even if give them money to pay for gas to students" Martin said. and for themselves for being in his general vicin one is just taking their tray up at the Dining get home," Implementation Pro Still, most students have not ity. If I had to psychoanalyze him I would say Hall. It makes me want to chuck a cumquat at ject Manager Aaron Mathes said. lized the services available that he feels the need to mock others' athletic them. Perhaps the most innovative through the card. "I didn't even ability because he was born with an acute case of • The I-answer-all-the-questions-in-class-so- and advantageous approach to realize how easy it was to get throws-like-a-girl. This is the same guy who everyone-will-think-I-am-smart guy. If you have student banking is that "students money into our account" fresh yells things at the movie screen like "That's not ever been in a class with me in my half decade of can now log on to their accounts man Josh Jones said. the Liberty way" during a kissing scene or my higher education here, then you will know that I and send e-mails requesting Students are strongly encour personal favorite, "Hey, the Price is wrong!" never talk in class. If a teacher is taking role or money from the recipient (who aged to take advantage of the new Congratulations you are the 10 millionth person asks me a direct question that is the only time will then fill out some informa LibertyOne card. "This is by far to say that to me since my birth. you will hear me speak up, and it will usually be tion) and have the money wired the largest financial service • The I-am-pretending-to-be-good-friends- in the form of a grunt or some sort of sign lan over to their OneAccount within offered to students by the Univer but-everyone-knows-I-like-your-girlfriendguy. guage. I came to learn from the professor not one to two business days," Card sity in the last eight years since I This is one of the most annoying people of all. I from some 20-year-old kid from who knows Office Director Richard Martin have been here," Mathes said. don't care what your boyfriend tells you, he is where and who isn't smart enough to not wear said. The LibertyOne card is also in just one weird look away from pummeling all black shoes and a brown belt. Wherever there is This will prove advantageous the process of instating the "One your guy friends. It isn't that your boyfriend a blank for a class participation grade, there will for students who are either from Reward" program. "This is an doesn't trust you, it is that no guy trusts any be a zero by my name. foreign countries or live farther exchange program in which, once other guy. Most guys would even be suspicious I hope that this short list will help us all to live away and find it difficult to trans so many dollars have been spent of Siegfried and Roy if they were spending time in a relative peace. If you find yourself on this fer funds from home. using the LibertyOne card, points with their girlfriends, even if they were just com list, don't worry. You can get help. Also if you The LibertyOne card has other will be accumulated that will go paring ideas for sequined jumpsuits. This guy is have an idea for any others that should be added advantages as well. Student towards gift certificates and mer closely related to my next favorite person. to the list you can drop me an email with annoy refunds from loans and financial chandise" Director of Technical • The awkward-hug guy. This guy has to hug ing in the header at [email protected]. When aid can be directly deposited into Services Phil Offield said. every person that he comes in contact with. He it comes to annoying people, the Price is Right. the OneAccount. It is actually the fastest way to receive those funds, according to LU. This prefer
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DREAM: Concert review Lynchburg airport adds jet service Continued from page 1 he said. "Tonight was obvi ously a very diverse night, By Robert Sisk Franklin also interacted which we love," he said. "We NEWS RRTORTBR with the crowd, and walked don't see that often," he around the entire floor of added. In an effort to provide their cus screaming fans and children He was enthusiastic about tomers better, faster service, Lynch as he sang "Lovely Day." He coming back to Liberty, burg Regional Airport (LRA) is now satired the crowd with his where he said he learned providing a new jet service with the humor, showing different foundational truths from the Delta connection carrier, Atlantic moves for blacks and whites. Word of God that carried him South East Airlines (ASA). He even invited Liberty stu through his career." I don't On May 4, the airport retired its old dent Brad Hovis onstage to know if I learned it there (at Embraer Brasilia turboprop aircraft perform. Liberty) to apply it to life, but and replaced it with the new Candair He was also transparent I learned as I began living," Regional jet. The new jets have 50' with the crowd when he he said, "and I began relying seats, which is 20 more spots than the shared with the audience on that foundation as the former aircrafts. about his former lifestyle of hard times came." He The Candair has also brought com promiscuity and pornogra described Liberty as "one of fort to flying by providing a vibration- phy addiction. "Don't be the most massive instrumen free cabin with plenty of leg room as fooled by what you see on tal places of my life." I devel well as 6 feet of head room. The change stage," he said, explaining oped a passion to write music at LRA also marked the retirement of that, "trouble knocks at that uplifts Christ and hope all Brasilia turboprop airplanes from everyone's door." fully turns people's heads to service with ASA. KRISTF.N HlI.l.ER "This generation needs to God," he said. LRA is excited about the new service NEW AND IMPROVED — LRA expands service and space with its new jet service. know that no pit is too deep David Wyatt, the key and has begun a multi-media advertis that God is not deeper still." boardist for Toby Mac, who ing campaign to make residents of nections all across the nation. How "Students traveling home over the He invited the students at also went to Liberty, said, Lynchburg aware of the newer, faster ever, if traveling to the north, Courtney holidays should make reservations as Liberty to "get radical," which "It's kind of surreal" to be airplanes. "We are hoping the small recommends flying U.S. Airways and soon as possible due to a limited ignited cheers. He asked the back. "This is where I met my lines and the less congested parking connecting in Cincinnati. amount of seating," Courtney said. crowd to join hands and sing wife. If I had not come to Lib will help bring in passengers," airport A roundtrip seat in coach from When flying through LRA, as with together as he led them in erty, I wouldn't have met Manager Mark Courtney said. Lynchburg to Atlanta runs around all airports, they recommend passen praise songs, then broke out her." The new jets are making roundtrip $300 during the holidays, but can be gers arrive at least one hour early due with some gospel, with his hit The fans obviously were flights to Atlanta, about an hour and a bought at a discounted price off travel to the new security measurements song, "Stomp." The concert pumped after the concert too. half trip, where passengers are then sites on the internet, such as Expe- required by the government after Sep closed with Franklin and Sherry Starkey from, an adult connected to over 800 other flight con- dia.com. tember 11. Toby's exhilarating perform youth leader from Rocky ance of "Revolution." Mount, Virginia said after After the concert, both wards, "I really did enjoy the Toby and Franklin gave auto spiritual atmosphere here. I graphs and interacted with definitely received a blessing City says LU can use Annex for fun the fans. Toby even joined today." She couldn't stop By Jake Belue the Liberty students and singing Franklin's "Lovely NEWS EDITOR last week on the construction of ational use of the building is "We are very appreciative CFAWers in the Schilling Day." "It was very moving. It a firewall that will isolate the how students will get to the of the City Council's affirma Center for "Midnight Mad was one of the things that The 135,000 square foot recreational facility. building. The city was con tive vote Tuesday night and we ness." actually inspired me to apply section of the Main Campus "As soon as the wall is built cerned over whether sidewalks are appreciative of the cooper Right after his perform to Liberty," CFAWer Scott Annex facility will soon be open and the City issues a Certificate would be built for foot traffic ation that we received from ance on stage, Toby though Barron from Woodstock, for use by students, said Jerry of Occupancy, students will be traveling to and from the City Staff in the physically drained, was spiri Georgia said. "And the diver Falwell, Jr. following a meeting able to use the facility for bas Annex. process," Falwell tually pumped by the Liberty sity was amazing," he added. with City Council last Tuesday ketball, running and other But council said that if the said. audience. "The crowd "I've never seen anything night. indoor recreational activities," ministries get an estimate on tonight was brilliant. They quite like this." In a unanimous decision, he said. There is already a bas the cost of the sidewalks and were so alive and responsive," council members approved a ketball court in the facility that promise to build them within a Conditional Use Permit is ready for use. "The construc year, then occupation of the (C.U.P.) that will allow the pro tion of the recreational ameni building could continue as posed LaHaye Student Center ties such as a swimming pool, planned. to be constructed in the existing an indoor track, additional bas The approval vote M.E.W. events schedule space. The only member not to ketball courts and a fitness cen came as a relief to min Workshops will be held throughout the afternoons vote was Robert Garber, whose ter will follow in the very near istry officials. It was the wife Diane Garber works as a future." first formal decision by of Oct. 27-28. Topics include: DLP Librarian at Liberty. 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LU students' needs By Misty Maynard result of his creative brainstorm. NEWS REPORTER He took his script to Linda Nell Cooper, the theater direc ByJoeReitz zip disks, but aie much smaller tor, and submitted his manuscript for approval by the Fine NEWS REPORTER and have a higher storage For anyone that has ever fallen in love at first sight, Arts Committee. capacity. "Searching for Starlight" is just your ticket. The student- He kept pushing his play into every hand that would take Liberty University continues To use the USB drives, sim written, student-directed performance features a creative it. Evidently, he pulled the right to expand, but what most stu ply insert them into a USB slot new twist on spontaneous romance. strings, because he finally dents do not realize is that the on the back or front of a com Will Jensen is a young man who received permission to bring his computer lab located on the puter, and save your filest o the becomes fascinated with play to life. As director, Walter second floor of DeMoss has removable storage device, usu a girl he meets in a cafe. transfers his vision from the been a focal point of the univer ally drive F. During the course of their pages of script to the perform sity's growth. The sizes available are 128 conversation, the only ance on stage. "About 170 new computers MB for $40, or 256 MB for $60; thing Will discovers is her As an added twist, Walter have been added to the com both sizes are much cheaper to first name, "Tiffany." Will will emulate Alfred Hitchcock puter lab to replace the older, buy from the computer lab than initially decides that he and take the smallest part in out of date machines," ILRC from any commercial vendor, should just forget about his the play. Coordinator Daniel Andre said. and will easily hold all the pre chance meeting. But his two Inspiration for "Searching With a total of about a 400 sentations and reports of the best buddies, Alex and Turp, for Starlight" came from computers, capacity was nearly average student's college career. convince him to go on a wild Walter's personal experience goose. They work in a restau doubled this year. "They handle volatility better as a cook in a restaurant. He rant called Starlight where The technical specifications than 3.5 inch floppies or Zips. even commented that the the majority of the action for these computers, called USB drives are made to attach main character, Will, has P4's, are 512 MB RAM, 40 GB to your keys and are built to last takes place. The storyline fol lows the three friends as they some traits that resemble hard drives, and brand new 15- and store a lot of information his own. But as Walter was inch LCD flat panel monitors. with quick transfer speeds," search for the elusive girl. writing, the plot thickened To the non-technical student, Andre said. "Searching for Starlight" and the characters these specifications mean that Another little known fact was written by Liberty's own evolved. the computers are about three about the computer lab is its Kent Walter. A senior English "Even the dumbest times faster and have more newly extended hours of oper major, Walter is a compulsive things can seem impor space to store larger files. ation. writer, but he felt that he was tant when you're right in Starting on Sunday at 1 p.m., "horrible at dialogue." To refine Additionally, these comput the middle of them," is a key statement from the ers take up far less desk space the computer lab stays open 24 his skills, Walter decided to take script that sums up the basic theme of the play. While the than their older counterparts hours, breaking only for convo English 401, a script writing class that birthed Walter's first play is a comedy, Walter wanted to emphasize that nothing is (the tower is mounted on the cation and Wednesday night stage effort. really unimportant to the person close to the situation. backside of the monitor), church services (6:30 to 8:30 Walter decided he did not want to write yet another "Searching for Starlight" has a two-day run on October reduce electrical costs, and do p.m.). research paper for his senior honors thesis. He would rather 24 and 25. Each night it will be performed at 7:30 and 10 not give off as much heat as On Saturdays, the lab is open direct a performance. "Searching for Starlight" was the p.m. General admission for the play is $2. Cathode-Ray Tube monitors. from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. "We got all these computers Not only are the hours of because we knew that the kids operation expanding, but the would need computer access as amount of equipment is grow Code: LU brings in legal consultants from Richmond we try to provide accommoda ing too. tions to students in the new "We are in the process of Continued from page 1 Jerry Falwell Ministries to changes that Liberty Univer new design plans to help dorms (or students without moving approximately 25 acquire COs to hold the sity might make to the build make the building safe. Such computers of their own)," machines down to the first TRBC and LU are receiv Easter service and the recent ing at an indefinite time in plans include firewalls. Aaron Mathes, Director of IS floor. As well as setting up an ing legal advice from lawyers Super Conference. the future or to request a Cooler does not believe that Operations said. additional 45 on the second in Richmond who are However, they do not new CO merely because the the changes will be exten Along with the new com floor where programming serv experts in building code believe that moving offices Building changed owner sive, but wants to ensure the puter technology available to ices and MISO are situated," laws. The outside lawyers are from LU, such as LUPD, into ship," said Attorney John M. safety of the people working the school, the ILRC is encour Mathes said in regards to future aiding Falwell on any build spaces already classified as Mercer in a memorandum to inside the building. aging students to purchase USB expansion. ing code matter, as well as offices in the Annex consti Falwell. Falwell said that the drives for file storage. And for now, students can the issuance of C.O.s. tutes a change in occupancy. LU's architects are now in remodeling of the Annex will These portable devices serve look forward to the arrival of These attorneys believed "In summary, the city is contact with Cooler and continue as planned despite the same function as floppy and five new printers. that there was cause for not entitled to anticipate the keeping him informed with the conflicts. &*Lmm\mWM Fest Request utomotive Continued from page 1 « ^0. "Mee\"Meeting All Your Automotive Needs" Volunteering, however, will not go without reward. Those Barry Deaner Frank Goff Robert Minnix who help will get to see groups •Height: 6'2 •Height: 6'4 "Height: 6'4 like Relient K, Newsboys, and •Weight: 210 •Weight: 220 *Weight: 190 Audio Adrenaline for free. Stay Occupation: Automotive Occupation: Automotive Occupation: Automotive ing on campus during that time Technician (15 Years) Technician (17 Years) Technician (19 Years) •Hobbies: Winston Cup Crew Hobbies: Skydiving, Surfing, will be free also for those who are •Hobbies: Rock climbing, Hang Chief, Kickboxing, Swimming Barefoot Skiing, and helping with the event. Nor Gliding, Marathon Running, & the Amazon & Alligator Wrestling Snowboarding Iron Man Competition mally, students would have to *These statements may be stretching the truth a bit. In fact, they are only our techs daydreaming, but one thing we do take seriously pay $10 for every night they is fixing your car with their combined 51 years experience they will apply all their knowledge to fixing your car right the 1st time. spend on campus. Those who have helped in the ESTIMATES UP FRONT Serving Lynchburg & Surrounding Areas past think of it as a great way to spend New Year's. 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Check Brakes Food will be the only thing $«*0 65 Check All Fluids <*•# mm • w/coupon & LU ID j Check Air Pressure BALANCE volunteers will have to provide Good Thru 11-31-03 for themselves. Some meals, $A Q9S most models however, may be complimen "•^COUPON WITH COUPON & LU ID &LU ID tary. Good Thru 11-31-03 15 Students who would like to Good Thru 11-31-03 821-2534 Dexcool Additional work at Winterfest should email Located Just Outside Of City Limits OH Ht. 29 S on Rt. 738 (English Tavern Rd.) their contact information as soon as possible to winter- [email protected]. OCTOBER 21, 2003 Page 5, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION Civil War authority to speak at LU A heart for the world:
By Brandon Bryant Robert Hodge is not only a writer Campus Pastor Rob Jackson NEWS REPORTER but he is also a consultant and filmpro By Brandon Bryant with his wife, Tammy, and ducer. He has appeared in the movie NF.VVS REPORTER daughter, recently visited Ger The war ended over a century ago but "Gettysburg" on CBS's I,ate Late Show, many where they got the oppor the history of the Civil War is still alive and on the History Channel. Hodge is Dr. Rob .Jackson has been tunity to minister along side of today. From books, movies, and reen- also involved in the preservation of bat teaching at Liberty long enough an Army Ranger chaplain who actments of battles, many Americans tlefields. He has raised over $100,000 to see a few changes. "Physically is a Liberty alumnus. While in love to look back in history and study, to purchase Civil War sites that are in this whole campus has Germany, the Jacksons were watch, and relive that divisional time danger of being lost. changed," Jackson said, speak able to help minister to some period. "The vast majority of Civil War reen- ing of the "small Bible school elite trainers and their spouses, Soon all the Civil War buffs at Liberty actors are highly knowledgeable histo mentality" and personalized through a marriage and family will get a chance to hear from a well rians who provide a valuable service in nature the school had in its seminar. known authority on the civil war. Robert that they portray as accurately as possi beginning. Jackson and his wife both Hodge will be coming to Liberty Univer ble the life of the Civil War soldier and .Jackson says that Liberty's have a passion for family. "The sity to speak about his book "The Unfin- the battlefields of that great conflict," student population has two words in my life that really j ished War," Friday, November 7 at 7 Rowlette said, concerning the valuable increased tremendously, and its have meaning to me are family | p.m. in Fine Arts 101. lessons to be learned from the event. opportunities have broadened. and church," Jackson said. "I ; Hodge will discuss the "myths and In addition to the speech, Hodge will "We've gone from a small Bible really think those are God's ; realities of the Civil War," Co-Director of also be involved in a book signing at the school mentality to a Christian avenue for changing the world... : The Center for the Study of the Civil War Barnes & Noble bookstore in Lynch Liberal Arts Institution," Jack The church is only as strong as in Central Virginia, Kenny Rowlette said. burg on Saturday, November 8 at 2 son said, but "The heart and the the families within the church." Those who attend the event will hear p.m. For more information about the mission of the place has The world is also an impor about today's meaning of the Civil War, event call Kenny Rowlette at 582-2087 remained the same." tant part of Jackson's life. Every along with Civil War heritage and or e-mail him at [email protected]. PHOTO PROVIDED Jackson was born and raised morning as he walks into his tourism, and the Confederate flag con- HISTORY BUFF—Robert Hodge, noted authority in the Sacramento Mountains office he sets his eyes on a map I troversy, Rowlette said. on the Civil War, poses in authentic garb. of New Mexico, where he of the world. He says this enjoyed the outdoors and the reminds him that God has Dallas Cowboys. Jackson has called us to reach a lost world been a sports enthusiast most and that fulfillment in life ulti Scaremare still delivers after 32 years of his life, winning the racquet- mately comes from plugging ball State Championship only a yourself into the "real stuff." By Alicia Wotring two television news stations "They're paying money to Vandegriff said one of the few years ago. "What you give yourself to is where you spend your time." NEWS REPORTER covering the event, as well as come to be scared...but our main differences they focused Jackson is not the only national coverage by a reporter purpose behind all this is to on this year is backing away sports nut in his family though; Over the years, Jackson has Friday night a loud, contin from USA Today. somehow have an opportunity from goriness while still mak most of his siblings, his chil realized that keeping spiritual uous howl echoed through the "I think we've become a tra to (show) faith in Christ to ing the rooms scary. dren and his dad have all been disciplines and developing a cold night air on Carroll dition in the city of Lynch them." So far, it seems to be work involved in sports. In fact, his love relationship with God are Avenue signaling that it was burg," Vandegriff said. "(Peo Vandegriff said that last ing. dad even trained for the incredibly important. He once again time for Scaremare. ple) almost expect it after 32 year more than 1,500 people "That was the scariest thing Olympics but was injured and advises students to come to rec The sound swept through the years." made first time decisions to I've ever done," Emily Scran unable to continue. ognize their purpose in life and line where hundreds of people Scaremare was started by follow Christ. ton said. Since moving to Lynchburg, focus on that purpose. "Try to waited to enter the first Scare Dr. Gordon Luff, the first pro Freshman Steven Crowder, "I held on to a complete Virginia and Liberty University, keep your life simple," Jackson mare weekend of the season. fessor of Youth Ministry at Lib who spoke in the preaching stranger's hand!" joked Amber he has been teaching here for said, "If you're not careful life "This is a very good Friday erty. He brought the idea from tents Thursday night, said he Guertin. Guertin and Scranton 23 years. He has one bachelor's runs you over rather than you night," Dr. Steve Vandegriff Southern California, where saw 12 decisions for salvation are both visiting for College for degree, three masters and a accomplishing any said, indicating the long line of Youth for Christ had started it and 15 for rededication that a Weekend. doctorate from Liberty. Jack thing." people waiting to enter the as a fundraiser and promo night alone. Scaremare will run two son says that he came to Liberty Jackson says haunted house. Vandegriff, tional event more than an out However, Vandegriff says more weekends, Oct. 23-25 because of people he knew here, that he and his who is in charge of Scaremare reach. that they want to do a good job and Oct. 30-Nov. 1. Thursday because of Dr. Falwell's tes family are grateful along with Dr. Lee Vukich, Since that time, though, it scaring people as well. nights are College Night and timony, and for his to be a part of Lib speculated that they might has had an opportunity for "We're kind of earning the admission is only $3 for stu family erty University. have had as many as 1,500 great impact within the com right to be heard in a very short dents who show their ID. Reg . "I "I feel like people on their first Friday munity. amount of time," Vandegriff ular admission is $7 per per wanted I'm the night. After the thrill-seekers have said. son, or $5 per person for to come most Vandegriff said that last a frightening experience in the Students volunteering also groups of 10 or more. to a year 18,000 people partici haunted house, they see a final appreciate both aspects of Volunteers are still needed Christian blessed pated in Scaremare and he scene of Jesus on the cross, Scaremare. Sophomore Kelly to help with Scaremare. Van school where I guy here in hopes to match or surpass that then are led to preaching tents, Sargent, who is working her degriff said that anyone inter I could keep my fami some ways, this year. where volunteers share the second year at Scaremare, said ested in working Scaremare ly together, yet get because I get paid They may meet that goal gospel with them. her favorite part is being able should go and will be placed to ! trained," Jackson for what every quite easily too. In only their "We want people to be to scare people and see their work upon arrival. | said. Christian is sup- second night, they already had entertained," Vandegriff said. reaction. Jackson, along HuoNfi NGUYEN posed Champion wins "Best Overall" By Jake Belue Boyd is now the design Among the other awards NEWS EDITOR manager for the staff and is received at the event were: Several members from the responsible for many of the first place in "Photojournal tricked out casuals Champion staff journeyed to appealing, and sometimes ism Photo spread (Black and for the late nights Nashville, Tenn. earlier this appalling, graphics in the White)"; first place in "Sports- at the library. month to attend the Baptist "Life!" section this semester. writing"; three third place Press Student Journalism Editor-in-chief Ben awards for photojournalism Conference. They returned Eppard, who may as well in sports and creative cate with the trophy for "Best move his bed into the Cham gories. Overall Newspaper" in the pion office, was another staff "I hope we can duplicate or larger school bracket, beating member who attended. surpass the accomplishments out schools like Baylor Uni "There were a lot of good of last year's staff," said Sports versity. papers there," he said. "It was Editor Andrew Martin, who is serious boots For the staff members who interesting to compare what such a permanent spectator at attended, it was not just the we're doing here at Liberty to sporting events he could be for slogging to that awards that they went for. what everyone else is doing." mistaken for the 1st down early morning class "They had graphic design Eppard was honored with marker on the football field. "I in the rain. workshops and I just wanted the first place award for "Car- expect that we will with the to go to Nashville," senior toon/Art/Infographics talent that we have." Kevin Boyd said. Design."
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RAGTIME: LU first in nation Kanakuk Kamps recruit from LU By Justin Faukoner behalf of AEA (Actor's Equity NEWS REPORTER Association) in New York City. .lames Dobson. Perez performed in LU plays Another Christian Performed for the first time such as "Crazy for You" and leader who is a proponent in the nation at a college, "Rag "Big River" from 1997-1999. He of Kanakuk is former time" hit the stage featuring received his Equity contract Major League Baseball some old, familiar faces and after spending just a year in pitcher Orel Hershiser. some very new ones. Liberty NewYork. "Kanakuk Kamp has been University's theater program Cooper said his return that an incredible experience showcased the musical to the came in conjunction with for my boys these pant sev community from October 3-18. Homecoming pleased the eral years. Their emphasis "We had an amazing ensem attending alumni. And current is on sports and Christian ble," said sophomore Hannah students found it inspiring foe fellowship led by top- Hughes, who acted in the play. an alumnus to come back and notch Christian college "With all the dancing and raise the acting standard for athletes. Outdoor recre singing, you almost felt left out drama students. ation and adventure activ of all the excitement if you were "It was like a mother who ities make this place a real a principle character." saw her child come home," kid paradise!" Hershiser Overall, 41 students and a Cooper commented on Perez said. former student, who is now a coming back to perform. "I was Kanakuk.com, the New York stage actor, took part so full of pride for him and what website for the Kamp, in the production about music, he's doing. Of course, the rela
PHOTO Pwwiw.n says that this "kid para immigration, and racism in the tionship went from professor TIME OUT— Students at camp take an afternoon break to go canoeing on the lake. dise" was founded in 1926 early 1900s. Linda Nell Cooper, and student to colleague and as an all boy's sports camp. the show's director and chore colleague." By Richard Gretsky "Although our numbers gospel that also impacts Kanakuk has since grown ographer, said that they all But Perez was not the only
NEWS REPORTER haven't been as high as my life." to 11 summer camps that came together from different special appearance. Near the they've been in the past, These camps have not has changed the lives of majors and academic back end of the show, Nicolas Ander Representatives from we trust that God will pro only been highly sup thousands of boys and grounds to work together with a son, the 6-year-old son of a Lib Kanakuk Kamps will be vide the people that He ported by Liberty students, girls across the nation. dedication that was inspiring. erty graduate student took the visiting Liberty University wants at Kamp because it's but have also been Anyone who is inter This was her 22nd production stage as "Coalhouse." He was on Tuesday, October 28, to not always about numbers. endorsed by prominent ested in working at as Drama Director at Liberty. one of many children consid interview students about We just trust that God will Christian leaders including Kanakuk this summer can The cast of the play ered for the part. The role possible summer jobs. The provide the staff necessary Today's Family President contact campus represen rehearsed for about four weeks proved difficult to fill though. meeting is at 7 p.m. and to reach out to the kids at Gary Smalley, former tatives Bill Rodriguez at and met together every night Parents were hesitant, particu will take place in DeMoss Kamp." Bill Rodriguez, Chicago Bears Linebacker (301) 758-4420 or for three hours before the first larly when they found out the 1101. campus representative for Mike Singletary, and Thandizo Sibande at (434) show opened on the first week show would be three hours. The Every fall and winter Liberty University to Focus on the Family's 426-9545. end of October. Attendance for cast members didn't give up so the directors from each of Kanakuk and KAA, said. the shows was very good easily and asked everyone, from the 11 camps within This type of faith is according to House Manager neighbors to strangers, until Kanakuk and the inner city indicative of the Liberty Alexandria Laing, a freshman. Nicolas was found. ministry Kids Across students who work at the "Almost every one was sold "I thought the play was awe America, travel around the camps. The students do out," she said. some," said Bryan Hoarman, a nation to colleges in an not simply work at the "This story really touched College for a Weekend visitor. attempt to recruit workers camps; they care about the my heart when I first saw it per "The seamless transition from for the next summer. ministries. formed five years ago," said scene to scene and the impact of Over 250 schools are "We support Kanakuk Cooper. the storyline was all very well visited each year and of the and KAA ministries "I felt that it was important done. The audio was crisp and 5,000 students inter because we've seen how it for our campus because its mes clear and the lighting was fan viewed, about half of them changes lives," Rodriguez sage about prejudices and seg tastic." will be hired. said. regation needs to be examined, "It was a pleasure to be a part In the past, Liberty Uni Thandizo Sibande, even at a Christian university. I of this cast," said junior Aaron versity has had upwards of another campus represen also like to be the first at things, Bauer, who performed the part 80 students to work at tative, agreed, "I love and we were the first college in of "Edgar." "There were a lot of Kanakuk and KAA during Kanakuk and KAA because the United States who were new people who brought new a single summer. How we are able to reach the PHOTO PROVIDED given permission to do this life and energy to the stage and ever, recent years have hearts and minds of kids in SUMMER- PLANS — College students Andy and Austin Puryear show." it helped us maintain our testi seen that number dwindle. this generation with a bold and Kelly Busby worked together as camp counselors. The show featured Will mony as a theater and as a Perez, who played the lead on school."
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The 9th U.S. Circuit ness schoolchildren that they could not be forced to pledge In addition to public opinion, the Supreme Court starts Court of Appeals has a allegiance if it contradicted their religious beliefs. every day by an invocation in which the marshal says "God reputation for being Newdow, on the other hand, insists that voluntary or not, save this honorable court." In other words, the Supreme decidedly liberal, so it was the pledge is unconstitutional, because his daughter is being Court would have to find its own traditions unconstitu not entirely surprising forced to hear it, an act he claims bears the weight of gov tional in order to agree with the 9th Circuit. when it ruled last June ernment approval. Some elements have weakened the school's case, how that the phrase "one Complicating matters is the question of whether Newdow ever. In its ruling, the 9th Circuit Court pointed out that nation under God" in the even has the right to sue on behalf of his daughter because of the phrase in question was actually not a part of the orig Pledge of Allegiance was a custody dispute over the child. He and the mother, Sandra inal pledge, rather it was inserted in 1954 as an affront to unconstitutional. The Banning, have never been married and at the time of the 9th atheistic communism. The Supreme Court could find it beneppard ramifications of the case Circuit Court ruling, Banning had full custody. easier to remove the phrase because it was not a part of are now becoming Banning, who said she thinks the Pledge of Allegiance is the original. national, however, as proponents of the pledge appeal the simply "patriotic expression," decries the notion that her Also, Justice Antonin Scalia, who would most likely have case to the Supreme Court, turning what once affected daughter is an atheist; instead, she says that her daughter ruled in favor of the pledge, has decided not to take part in only eight Western states into one of next year's most enjoys saying the pledge with her classmates. the case. Scalia, who publicly criticized the 9th Circuit anticipated court battles. She and the U.S. Solicitor General Theodore Olson, the Court, did not elaborate on why he chose to sit out, but The case, Elk Grove Unified School District vs. New government's chief lawyer before the court, filed a brief each individual justice may decide if personal or financial dow, pits avowed atheist Michael Newdow against his 9- claiming that Newdow did not have the right to bring the interests could inhibit their ability to rule on the matter. year-old daughter's school system. Newdow, who claims case before the court, because he was not the child's This presents the potential for a 4-4 split, which would his daughter is also an atheist, insists that it is unconstitu guardian. "If, as the non-custodial parent Newdow believes leave the Pledge of Allegiance banned in the 9th Circuit tional for the school to initiate the Pledge of Allegiance in the mother's educational decisions are causing harm to the with the possibility of national judicial implications. its current form, because the phrase "one nation under child, the proper remedy is for him to resort to family court As the most anticipated court battle of next year, it is God" is an affirmation of religion and a violation of the and seek a modification of the custody agreement," Olson also the most crucial. A ruling affirming the unconstitu separation of church and state. argued. This argument, however, has been stymied by partial tionality of a government endorsed reference to God "I believe in the Constitution," Newdow said in an custody, which was granted Newdow three weeks ago. could expand the separation of church and state into an interview with CNN. "The Constitution says that govern Just how good then are the chances that supporters of the atheistic chasm, affecting everything from references to ment isn't supposed to be infusing religion into our soci pledge will not find themselves saying an abbreviated version God on our money to the invocation of the Supreme ety, and so I asked to have that upheld." at every high school graduation across America? There is Court. The United States has never imposed a state reli Ironically, the pledge is voluntary, and those who opt some evidence to suggest the case could go either way. Statis gion on its people, so why should it religiously impose out often do so because of their belief in God. Many Men- tically, it is true that the 9th Circuit is the most overturned state atheism when the majority of Americans support nonites and Jehovah's Witnesses choose not to participate appeals court in the United States, and both public opinion the pledge as it is? in the pledge not because of its reference to God but and the majority of political leaders support the current ver May the Justices see that there is no state mandated because they believe all allegiance should be his. In 1943, sion of the pledge. In fact, the United States Senate responded religion in the pledge, and that it is merely a positive affir eleven years before the phrase "under God" was added, to the 9th Circuit Court's ruling by passing a resolution 99-0 mation of our country with respect to a greater being. the Supreme Court ruled in a case involving Jehovah Wit "expressing support for the Pledge of Allegiance." "God save this honorable court."
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Ontario, Canada Union, Mich. f mmmmmm -P— HP , OCTOBER 21, 2003 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page 9 Commentary Fallen, but not overcome: Christianity is the target of Limbaugh not hypocritical a modern pervasive attack It's always tough to watch a hero stumble. million listeners on more than 650 radio sta An ongoing war continues to be waged Revelations. At the Virginia Military Nowhere is this more true than in the case of tions every day/making his show the highest against us. No, I am not speaking of the Institute in Lexington, Virginia, dinner nationally syndicated radio talk show host rated, and arguably the most influential in continued threats of Islamic extremists. prayer ceremonies, a practice dating back Rush Limbaugh. Limbaugh, who is famous the country. It goes without saying that cer The war I am referencing is the continu since the 1950s was ruled unconstitution for championing conservative values and tain opportunistic liberals would be anxious ous attack on Christianity (and even more al and inappropriate. satirizing their liberal coun- to exploit any weakness in specifically, evangelical Christians) that The secularist worldview in which terparts, recently admitted to order to silence Limbaugh. has permeated all facets of our society these and numerous other instances of a prescription drug addiction They feel that by silencing from the classrooms, the mainstream Christian discrimination stems from in response to allegations him, they silence a large part media, Hollywood, the courts, and gov Jefferson's "wall of separation between made in the National of the conservative message. ernment institutions. church and state." Yet this Enquirer. Alter expresses this thinking It has become increas infamous phrase, which The Enquirer story by asserting, "If Rush goes, so ingly popular to mock has now replaced the actu charged that Limbaugh ille does the biggest megaphone Christianity and the al wording of the First gally obtained OxyContin, as in the GOP's elephant echo Biblical values that we Amendment, was part of a well as two other unnamed chamber." adhere to. Whereas toler letter Jefferson wrote to a painkilling drugs, and that Though there is no excuse ance and diversity are group of Baptists to calm the talk show host was abus jeremybroggi for Limbaugh's drug abuse, often promoted as soci their fears that that the ing them. After the story ran, he is not guilty of hypocrisy as ety's highest virtues, toler federal government would Limbaugh admitted the drug addiction pub his detractors are alleging. As highly regard ance and respect is rarely not establish any single licly on his radio show. He said the addiction ed as he may be, Limbaugh does not hold a extended to Christians denomination of started when his doctor prescribed the drugs position that requires him to be any more Instead, we are perceived yQDFISIWQSSQFl Christianity. And even if to treat pain resulting from failed spinal sur publicly accountable than he chooses to be. by the popular culture as Jefferson's phrase were to gery that was intended to correct two herni While he may find that candor serves him mindless, uneducated, brainwashed, be incorrectly applied, it should affect all ated discs in his back. He explained the best in the court of public opinion, Limbaugh Bible-thumping, backwoods fanatics. religious groups and not just evangelical "medication turned out to be highly addic is not obligated to be as forthcoming as a Our society is quick to decry the mistreat Christians. tive," and admitted that he had become religious leader for example, or perhaps even ment of any group, but discrimination Actor and producer Mel Gibson has "addicted to prescription pain medication." an elected official. Consequently, he does directed towards Christians deliberately been the recipient of a scurrilous reac Limbaugh said that he had tried to break not have the obligation to step down as the goes unnoticed and some might say, is tion to his reportedly accurate portrayal the habit, and had twice checked himself into result of a moral failure the same way some even encouraged. of Jesus' last hours in the soon-to-be medical facilities in order to do so, though one in one of those positions might. My recent articles in the Champion released film, "The Passion." The secu those attempts had failed. He asked his Additionally, as Gary Bauer, President of have served merely to educate and create lar press insults and berates President audience to pray for him, announcing that American Values points out, "From a moral meaningful discussion, but my expecta Bush in an attempt to portray him as a "Immediately following this broadcast, I am standpoint, there's a difference between peo tion for this article serves a different pur demagogue. What is the underlying rea checking myself into a treatment center for ple who go out and seek a high and get pose. The assault on Christianity must son for President Bush's ridicule? The the next 30 ^^^^_^^______^^^^^^^_^^^^^^_ addicted and provoke us, as Christians, to a call to answer may be that he is a self-avowed days to once the millions of action. In a letter addressed to William born-again Christian! So many times and for all Americans Smith, Thomas Jefferson wrote of the Dr. Falwell and Pat Robertson are break the hold "Though there is no excuse for dealing with importance labeled lead- this highly Limbaugh's drug abuse, he is not pain who inad of our . ers of the addictive med guilty of hypocrisy as his vertently get young "Religious ication has on addicted." nation to "Our society is quick to decry the Right." me. detractors are alleging." Limbaugh fits undergo a mistreatment of any group, but However, ' Though into the latter revolution discrimination directed towards you will be stumbling is category, and every 20 hard far from unique to Limbaugh, what makes though he is still responsible for his actions, years. Christians deliberately goes pressed to his situation particularly painful to watch is he didn't get hooked because he was out Similarly, as unnoticed and some might say, ever hear that through it, as always, his every misstep looking for a good time. Christians, Jesse is met with glee from many who oppose him. Most importantly, when confronted with we must is even encouraged." Jackson, a Jonathan Alter, a senior editor for his problem, Limbaugh responded by taking continually —* "religious" Newsweek, was downright cheery in his responsibility for his actions. He admitted revolt liberal, mockery of Limbaugh's shortcomings, dis his wrongdoing, and asked for help in deal against our current cultural stereotype labeled a prominent leader of the paraging him as a hypocrite. Tony Norman, ing with his addiction. This alone frees him and bigotry. As Dr. Ergun Canor, "Religious Left." a columnist for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, from the charge of hypocrisy. After all, Associate Professor of Theology and American statesman Patrick Henry lampooned Rush as "a mere notch or two falling short of a standard is not hypocrisy; Church History, eloquently stated in once said "I am, however, much consoled above a low-rent crack addict," while liberal claiming to meet that standard while falling Convocation recently, we must adopt the by reflecting that the religion of Christ comedian Al Franken, author of Rush short is. mindset that we are sick and tired of our has, from it first appearance in the world, Limbaugh is a Big Fat Idiot, stated that he As difficult as it is to watch a hero stum plight within society. been attacked in vain by all the wits, was "looking forward to the perp walk." ble, it is even more difficult to be the one Christianity has been singled out as so philosophers, and wise ones, aided by Though many on the left are typically sym actually taking the fall. Now more than ever, offensive and intolerable that it must be every power of man, and its triumphs pathetic regarding celebrity drug addiction, Limbaugh needs the support of those who silenced and removed in many segments have been complete." that sympathy is notably absent when the have come to love and admire him. of society. For example, in a public school At the 1964 Republican Convention, celebrity is Rush Limbaugh. Conservatives owe a great debt to this man in St. Louis, fourth-grader Raymond Senator Barry Goldwater said that As contemptible as such loathing may be, for what he has done to further their cause. Raines was ordered to stop praying before "Extremism in the defense of liberty is no the reason for its existence is readily identifi His failings do not negate his accomplish his lunch. After refusing to stop praying vice; moderation in the pursuit of justice able. Limbaugh has long been acknowledged ments, and in dealing with his addiction on three other occasions, Raines was pub is no virtue." As Christians, it is unac as one of the conservative movement's most honestly, Limbaugh is setting the stage to licly scorned and given a week's deten ceptable to be moderate in our stance for prominent, articulate, and persuasive rise to his feet stronger than ever. tion. Two students at Lynn Lucas Middle Christ. Alternatively, the defense of spokesmen. His influence in strengthening Limbaugh's career is far from over, and as he School in Houston had their Bibles Christianity is the extremism that we and shaping the political ideology and voting closed last Friday's broadcast with typical thrown in the garbage by a teacher must pursue! American essayist Thomas behavior of many Americans is undeniable. poise, he noted that he looks "forward to because the Bibles were deemed "trash." Paine, said, "I love the man that can smile From his perch behind the "golden EIB resuming our excursion into broadcast excel In California, all seventh graders were in trouble, that can gather strength from microphone," Rush reaches out to over 20 lence together." So do we Rush, so do we. compelled to a three-week Islamic course. distress and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis Students were mandated to take on the business of little minds to shrink; but Muslim names, plan a pilgrimage to he whose heart is firm, and whose con Mecca, and chant, "Praise to Allah, Lord science approves his conduct, will pursue /^llThe Liberty 5 1971 University Blvd. of Creation." A junior at Ave Maria his principles unto death." i^nainplOn Lynchburg, VA 24506 College in Ann Arbor, Michigan had her No longer can our downfall be our * (434) 582-2124 government financial aid pulled after she silence. No longer can we be as sheep declared theology as her major. Last year, led to the slaughter. 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[email protected] ^ jason pupe t '\ •MM PAGE 10, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION OCTOBER 21, 2003 picks of the week fun fact of the week • 10/24-25 Searching for Starlight Treat yourself to the student -directed and produced play "Searching for $171,661,000 Starlight" on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 and 10 p.m. This sitcom- natured play will he a delight you won't want to miss. is the total value of all • 10/24 Fellowship Gospel Choir Talent Competition pumpkins harvested annually. Come out on Friday at 10 p.m. to Davld'9 Place and experience this Taken from Health niaRnzine "American Idol" type talent competition. The competition lasts until 2 a.m. and is an approved late night event. Life with several men under him. He protection for the chaplain, assist there through the hottest months had been there since April and ing with counseling and support of July and August where the tem BANDAGING was ready to return to Kansas, ing the soldiers through prayer perature can reach 130 degrees at where his wife and three kids and encouragement. times. "Our shirts would just be were anxiously waiting to see "No matter what hardships white when we took them off from him. come your way, if you keep your the salt of our sweat," Peck Missing home is a way of life for eyes on God, He will pull you explains. Peck, along with others the soldiers. "We all looked for through," was advice Jordan often never experienced a drop of rain ward to the rare phone calls and repeated. He explained that the his whole deployment. The sol chances to email family and majority of the people needing diers often sleep on floors, cannot friends. There was nothing better counseling, were struggling with take regular showers, use "burning than getting a care package, filled the issue of taking someone's life, barrels" as bathrooms and eat pre AMERICA'S packaged meals. with luxuries like Kool-Aid, beef "they often felt like they were sin jerky and family pictures. These ning." Jordan had many opportu packages were shared and traded nities to serve, including riding with the whole camp," Peck said. along with security police to bases Author's Note: "Things like Spam, soda and eggs and camps and provide ministry The war on terrorism in Iraq SOLDI*: were a treat. It really makes you services where there were none. and Afghanistan seems so far appreciate what you have when His favorite moment, however, away, often allowing us to forget you come home." was the night he got called out of its very existence. Especially while •••••• "I was dedicated to keeping up bed to go pray with the pilots of the away at school, with little connec the moral among my guys. Five of Stealth bomber that were about to tion with the outside world, stu the seven men under me were drop the first bombs on what was dents are not always well BY CARKI about 19 or 20 years old. This was thought to be Hussein's hiding informed with current events and their first deployment, and for place. "It was cool to be a part of world news. some their first time away from that and know what was going on It is easy for us to go about our home. It was weird to hear them before everyone else in the world. daily business and not to think of tell stories about high school, or I was able to pray over and our heroes doing the fighting. celebrate their 20th birthday," encourage the pilots of the plane," However, it should not be placed Peck shared. Jordan said. on the back burner of our minds Many of the soldiers are Some experiences brought peo or forgotten in our prayers. young, college-aged students ple to God. Army Sgt. David It is important that even as on their first deployment. Clouse was shot by a nine mm gun. students thousands of miles These men choose to go fight The bullet entered through his away, we can remember the men terrorism for our country front side, squeezed between two and women who are doing good instead of attending college. ribs, barely scratched his liver, and for the world and our country. Twenty-year old Zach exited through his back. "One inch Just acknowledging their exis Smith is a member of the Army one way or the other and I would tence and remembering them in National Guard. He attended n't be here," Clouse recalls. "That prayer can be enough. However, Illinois State University, until he was the moment that I knew some there is always more you can do was called up to fight in Baghdad. one was with me, someone was to get involved. Do some research Smith fought on the front lines, standing right next to me for that— and find ways to help, write let on another plane and often to their right in the middle of major com and for everything else." ters, donate supplies or even just home-base. So, recognizing this bat areas. "It's an experience, I The conditions the soldiers were keep up with the news to know need for clothes, supplies, and can't say whether good or bad, placed in are not ones to wish upon how to pray. basics such as toiletries, several but I wouldn't take it back," anyone. Most of these men were Andrews AFB residents teamed up Smith said. with Susan Brewer, founder and Smith's father is the pastor of a raq is still a dangerous place president of America's Heroes of non-denominational church in for American troops support Freedom. Together, Operation Illinois. Smith himself spent five ing the global war on terror I Lifeline was started, a project to years of his childhood in Brazil ism. Daily news reports of a bomb procure and deliver the much- while his parents did mission work ing or shooting spree keep remind needed supplies to the soldiers there. He explained how his faith ing us that our troops are in con who come through the CASF. made a difference, "Being a stant danger. From the CASF the wounded Christian helped a lot. Whenever I Those soldiers who do receive are sent to surrounding military was scared, I would pray to have injury are flown to Ramstein AFB, hospitals, their home-based hospi God send angels to protect all Germany, where they catch a flight tal, or even home to recover. It is of us...I found myself pray to Andrews AFB, Maryland, locat when they reach the CASF, back in ing a lot, more than nor ed just outside of Washington, the states, that they really get a mal...! was scared a lot." D.C. Upon arrival at Andrews the chance to reflect on their service. Faith helped many wounded are taken to the Scott Peck, Army E-5, was of the men during Contingency Staging Aeromedical returning from his eighth deploy their time away. Facility, where more than 6,000 ment to war. He was on his way to John Jordan, a returning troops have received the airbase for his flight home to 22-year-old medical care since March. the states when his convoy hit an Chaplain's Col. Russ Frasz, Vice Wing Improvised Explosive Devise Assistant for Commander of Andrews AFB, (IED). This hidden explosive the Air explained, "The CASF is a waiting caused a broken arm, as well as Force, spent place for the wounded various minor injuries. "I have four and a soldiers...they might be here seen a lot of accidents and had half months overnight, or for three days." It been lucky to remain safe during in both Qatar and was during the soldiers' stay at each deployment. It was my last Iraq. Jordan is cur the CASF that a great need was day at war that I received my rently a student at Mt. realized. injury, and it could have been a lot Olive College in North The service members were worse, so, I still consider myself Carolina, majoring in returning home with just the lucky," Peck said. religion. His duties while clothes on their backs. Their lug Peck was stationed in Baghdad deployed included providing gage and gear would be sent later as a senior ranking enlisted man, GRAI'IIICS BY KI;VIN BOYD sticks to use for kindling. It was simply a ly that I don't view autumn the same way pleasures that the fall season can bring. arnyjordan fun time as a family. Later, once the fire that I did as a child. Although it's defi And you know what? I don't want to be was crackling and glowing we would sit in nitely still my favorite time of the year, I that kind of a person, and I hope that you front of the hearth, playing games and don't view it with the same childlike won't let yourself become that person Irresistible autumn... toasting marshmallows. excitement and anticipation that I once either. All through elementary did. Now, instead of getting stars in This fall I'm choosing to enjoy the here is something about autumn school, I can remember my eyes over thinking of the walks moments that are placed before me, that is absolutely irresistible. That the air getting a little bit through the leaves, or apple-picking whether it's a chance to go to the pump Tfirst day of autumn when there is a nippy and the leaves on a clear, crisp day, I think about kin patch, or to sip hot chocolate on a slight nip in the air and a crisp quality to starting to turn colors, the fact that I need to go home cold evening. Take advantage of the everything is the type of day that has the and feeling a sense of to get my winter clothes, or all opportunity to admire the fall colors ability to instantly restore my mood, or to anticipation at the sea that I have to accomplish with a special someone, or to go and pick put a smile on my face. Does anyone else sonal activities to before Thanksgiving arrives. apples in an apple orchard. Instead of feel this way? come. I knew that once The little things that getting so caught up in the mid-terms When I was growing up, the first fire of it started getting colder p\ were so special when that are coming up, or the 12-page paper the fall season was always a big deal. I'm and the leaves began to we were children, that has to be written, don't forget to not sure if it was everyone's family, or just fall it would mean like the first fire of focus on the autumn pleasures in front of mine that made huge events out of small Halloween costumes the season, are no you at the moment. things, but looking back I'm glad that my and candy corn, longer so mean The poet George Elliot once said, parents did. I can remember hopping off Thanksgiving dinner j ingful or impor ""Delicious autumn! My very soul is wed of the bus as a little second or third-grad and eventually the tant in compari ded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly er and being so excited when 1 would see Christmas season. son with the about the earth seeking the successive my dad gathering up firevood from our The cooler tempera huge issues we autumns." Let's enjoy this season, and woodpile to take to the fireplace in our tures and changing have going on. have childlike wonder in the changes in family room. colors were just a It's so the world around us. Sit outside on a blan My father would take my little brother sign of the good things easy to let the ket while you study for that anatomy test. and me to the woods behind our home, to come. stress in our lives Carve a pumpkin. Don't resist the irre and supervise while we found the perfect It occurred to me recent take over the simple sistible enjoyment that autumn brings. * f • wmmmm OCTOBER 21, 2003 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, PAGE 11 Student Life meets the Big Apple By Amanda Smith "My favorite part of the REPORTER trip was being able to see both AIDA and Beauty and he bright lights, the the Beast on Broadway," said skyscrapers, the hot senior Ben Zimmer. Tdogs, the Broadway While a number of stu shows, the colorful crowds- dents did choose to see a there is there is no place like show, others spent their time New York City. This past shopping. "All I can say is, if Friday, Oct. 11, nearly 70 you go to Canal Street limit Know Liberty students loaded yourself," exclaimed fresh buses and headed for those man Cynthia Benally. Canal bright lights. Student Life Street, located in Chinatown, had made arrangements for is lined with vendors selling rooms at the Doubletree every knock-off purse, watch, Suites in Times Square. wallet, or almost anything "The fact that we stayed in else you can think of. "It was the middle of Time Square more than just jewelry and was amazing. There was just purses," continued Benally, so much to do. " commented "It was culture shock." PHOTO PROVIDED Freshman Bethany Baker. The food was another aspect ON THE ROAD—Students headed toward New York City on the stu The hotel location was ideal that was enjoyed by all on the dent life trip smile from their seats on the bus. and in walking distance to trip. "We had dinner on the top many of the city's attrac of the Marriott Marquee in nothing like getting pizza in agree," commented Director tions. "We would walk out Times Square, it was called The New York City," said Carver. of Student Activities Jeff of our hotel and be at View, and it actually rotated," A group of students even Paul. "Next time we do this Rockefeller Center or Central commented freshman Erica spent Sunday morning wor trip we hope to extend it a Park in no time at all. It was Turner. "There is shiping at The Brooklyn day or so." JACK HOEY a great place to stay," said Tabernacle. " It was amazing, "Overall the New York City Student Life staff member Jim Cymbala was extremely trip was a total success," Hometown: Charleston, S.C. Nic Carver. culturally relevant. God is commented Dean of Student The hotel was only really using him in inner city Life Jeff Boyer. "The stu Favorite Verse: Isaiah 46:8-10 one of the many rea Brooklyn," commented dents were great, we didn't sons why this trip Senior Bethany Allen. have one problem, that just My ideal Saturday afternoon would was so enjoyable And although the bus ensures that we will be able With New York ride was a rather to do trips like this in the be: Make some coffee, read the City offering long one at over Purpose Driven Life for 4-5 hours, medi future," added Student Life such a nine hours, " It staff member Ira Richards. tate on it for 2-3 more, then, if I'm in the plethora of was a good time Thanks to Student Life for mood, read my Bible for ten minutes. experiences, to sleep," said providing yet another awe the students Benally. some opportunity for Liberty Accomplishment you are most proud were able to "The only students. Be looking next of: Remembering all the lyrics to the pick and complaint that year about this time for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles theme choose how to we have got another opportunity to travel song. spend their ten is that the to New York City. time. trip was too short, and we If I could spend a day with anyone in the world it would be: Rick Warren What I do in my free time: I'm either studying for Dr. Fowler or out with Aidan. Favorite kind of sandwich: Sheetz RELEUflllT magazine Reuiew sub, any kind. By Amanda Smith one else is asking," according tating." He discusses how the need to go through it a few to the RELEVANT web site. attempt to live a life void of times. One thing that was If anybody could play me in a movie I The contents are very diverse; real pain and suffering strips challenging for me while flip would want it to be: Nicolas Cage would call this magazine book reviews, artist spot away opportunities for joy to ping through the pages was hip, I would call it cutting lights, feature stories, editori enter into lives. He goes on to that I was ingesting truth in First thing I notice about people: Their Iedge, refreshing, I would als, and more. say, "this line of thinking is a different forms than what I handshake call it thought provoking, and This issue includes article threat to deeper faith, a bigger am used to. I would call it RELEVANT. titles such as, "The Quest for worldview, and ultimately a I do not doubt that the If I could name a band it would be: RELEVANT defines who they Contentment," "Dealing With greater knowledge of the one writers and contributors of Charles Billingsley and the Purpose- are as, "We are twenty some Debt," "Parting Ways: How to true God." Something to con this magazine are Christians, Drivers. thing Christians. We want to break up graciously," "The sider. At least that's what I but being that there are secu break stereotypes, challenge Struggle to Love" and thought throughout the entire lar books, music groups and status quo and enact change "Mission Aborted: facing the magazine, "that's something movies discussed, I was cau Favorite kind of coffee: Starbucks through the media. We're pain of recovery." to consider." tious in my reading. verona seeking God, living life and One article that struck me There are so many varying At first I even thought, "Is striving to impact the world as extremely fascinating was points of view even within the this really a Christian maga If I could only eat at one restaurant around us. It's pretty simple, written by Dan Haseltine of Christian community. Since zine?" The answer is "yes," for the rest of my life I would want it really." And after reading Jars of Clay, entitled, "The this was my first encounter but it also seems like it would to be: Mo's, the hot wings place in through the magazine for the Greatest of These is Safety." with RELEVANT, I felt the attract non-Christians. Its Lynchburg. first time, I can see how it is Haseltine con colorful and edgy graphics, attempting to reach its goals. fronts Christian artsy photography, and cul Favorite Book: Desiring God by John The issue for September trends by stating, tural applicability make for an Piper and October is unlike any "The Church has RELEVANT appealing format for truth. Christian magazine I have rallied around I would love to be able to ever read. "RELEVANT dis Where I see myself ten years after another golden calf hand this out to my "hip" non- cusses faith, career, relation and has come to Liberty: I would like to be planting a Christian friends at home in ships, music — basically believe that safety Southern California and say, purpose-driven church while working on everything we're into — from and comfort are "check this out." I am excited a purpose-driven doctorate. an intelligent, fresh perspec key elements in the about the effects this maga tive. It gets beneath the sur Christian life. The zine could have on Christians —Compiled by Amy Jordan, LIFE! editor face and asks the questions no effects are devas and non-Christians alike. CPR sauing Hues at local YmCfi By Carrie Frasz had administered one shock. The two res with the aquatics staff. "Marty is a great helps keep us ready for any event. The Y is REPORTER cuers with the help of onlookers continued trainer. You never know how or what is talking about even more first aid training CPR until EMS personnel arrived. "He was going to happen or who will need help," he just to be sure we know what to do. The here is no accurate way to measure breathing his last breaths", Kariuki said, added, "we are trained to be ready. Anyone lifeguards are required to have first aid exactly how many people know how to "We had to help him. He was dying. This can want to help, but get the training and and CPR ." Tcorrectly perform CPR. However, was everything we have trained for. do it right." Hallgren spoke highly of these rescuers. with approximately 700 cardiac arrests Recognize the symptoms and just act. Do On September 23, a student was struck "We have candidates who take classes, get occurring everyday, it is likely that you may your training. It sounds so simple by a vehicle while in a crosswalk certified and hope they never have to really need to know it. Over 75 percent of cardiac but it all was happening so between the prayer chapel and help. Blood, and other body fluids can get to arrests happen at home, meaning this could fast." The AED is a relative the PI parking lot. Another people," he added, "but when there are only easily happen to someone you know. ly new device available to lifeguard trained at the seconds to help and no else is around, you In the past few months two Liberty stu lay rescuers. It is quickly YMCA, junior Mike Ford, just do what you trained to do. This person dents have stepped up and provided imme connected to the victim, was on the scene providing may not be here in the time it takes you to diate care to severely injured strangers. begins heart rhythm immediate care. "We have a worry about it. This is what fire fighters and On September 10, a normal Wednesday analysis and tells the res set approach to every res emergency responders do all the time," said at the Downtown YMCA, junior Karugah cuer what steps to take cue," Ford said. "Scene Hallgren. Kariuki was on routine lifeguard duty when next. "The YMCA has had safety is always first. In this "I am very proud of our aquatics staff at he was summoned from his post on the pool this device for a few case, because of her injury both YMCA's. If you come to training, you deck by Marty Hallgren, the Aquatic Safety years," Kariuki continued, another major concern is for will be ready. These two guys were ready, Specialist and lifeguard trainer. A 54-year "Marty has drilled us over and spinal injury management." more importantly they were willing," old male who had been using a treadmill over with it. You have only a few Ford has been a lifeguard at the Hallgren said. had collapsed in the men's locker room. short minutes, if that, to help someone. YMCA as well. Are you ready? Be the one who is able Upon arriving at the scene Hallgren and This guy was very fortunate his heart "The training we get at the Y works on to help. Learn CPR. These heroes know Karugah began CPR and use of the decided to quit at the Y." Kariuki received the pool deck, parking lot or playground or how and are out helping others with their Automated External Defibrillator, AED. his lifeguard, first aid and CPR training at really anywhere a person can be injured." knowledge. Call the YMCA, 847-5597, for Within just a few minutes the defibrillator the YMCA and continues his training there Ford added, "The training we go through information on classes being offered. Page 12, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION October 21, 2003 LU Womens Eugene II Small stature, large results Soccer falls Allie Kearns again SPORTS REPORTER Goodman down for long. of how I'm doing and what I need time and wait my turn." Through determination and hard to work on. She doesn't know Goodman has overcome many Andrew Martin Someone once said that good work, Goodman proved himself much about football except that obstacles in his life to get where SPORTS KDITOR things come in small packages. and came back as a sophomore. you need to play with heart." he is today. As a young person, Whoever it was, must have been In the years since, Goodman Goodman became a part of he was told repeatedly that he The Lady Flames were watching the 5'9" Eugene has had quite a bit of success Liberty's football program due in was too small. Goodman refused defeated 2-1 by Georgetown Goodman fight his way through playing the game. Last season, he part to a commitment that his to let the words of others get in University on "Senior the high school football ranks finished second on the team and mother insisted he keep. "I got the way of the things he wanted Night." Two late second and onto the NCAA Division I sixth in the Big South Conference offered scholarships from other to accomplish. "I felt I could half goals propelled the football level. as he rushed for 401 yards on 69 schools but I had already com overcome being told I was too Hoyas to the victory. The junior running back for carries and had two rushing mitted to Liberty. My mother short. In the areas where you Senior Rachel Lindon cel the Flames' football teams hails touchdowns. He is a power run is big on keeping your word and lack, you can become strong." ebrated her night in dramatic from Smithfield, Va., where he ning back who understands the she and my stepfather were fashion, producing Liberty's was raised by his mother, Linda, Flames system of playing ball. impressed only goal of the game. and then later by his stepfather, Goodman has some areas in with the sin Less than three minutes Hugh. his game where he sees room for cerity of Coach into the game, Lindon Although Goodman's stepfa improvement that he hopes to Clark. My received a pass from fresh ther didn't enter his life until he work on this season. "I want to mother felt he man striker Mandee Judd was 10 years old, Goodman says work on catching out of the back- was honest and hit a shot from about that he played a huge role in his field more. I want to catch with and she was 20 yards out, putting it life. "My mother was a hard my eyes and carry the ball more comfortable into the back of the net. working woman so when my with my left arm." with me The Flames held on to stepfather came along, he helped Goodman is a team player who attending their lead throughout the to ease the load. He taught me wants to make his contribution to here." next 70 minutes, due in how to be a man." this year's squad. He says he is Although part to senior Christie Another influential man in faster this season and can lift the Goodman Goodman-Williams' huge Goodman's life is his brother who team up so they can reach their spends a great saves in the first half. is 13 years his senior. Goodman full playing potential. deal of time on The Hoyas broke their credits his brother as being his Like any great athlete, the field, he doughnut in the 77 minute male role model and father fig Goodman wants to leave an makes time to on a goal by sophomore ure, who taught him a lot about imprint of himself upon his pursue a degree Kyle Holsinger-Johnson. life. team-mates. "I want to be a in sports man Six minutes later, the Goodman made his football silent leader. I want to come to agement and Flames gave up a penalty playing debut in eighth grade. In practice every day and work would possibly kick, which Georgetown's high school, he played on the jun hard. I want to lead by example like to go into Nicole DePalma did not ior varsity team and was also in and be a motivator." sports market squander, pushing the marching band. Due to the dedi Goodman's success in football ing when he Hoyas in front of the cation that both activities is partly due to the constant sup graduates. He is Flames 2-1. required, Goodman was faced port of his family and friends, also open to the Liberty could not get any with a tough choice: football or specifically his mother, Linda. idea of a career shots off in the second half, band. Goodman chose football She has never missed a game, in football in being outdone by the Hoyas and hasn't looked back since, even if it means driving to anoth the future. "I 8-0, and for the game they It has not always been an easy er state hours away. She is really hope to were outshot 15-4. continue play road for Goodman. His freshman Goodman's biggest fan and critic. The other seniors honored ing football if year of playing football, the She keeps his stats even though on the night were Jenny God calls me to coaches told him that he was not she hardly knows a thing about SUSAN WHITLEY Davis and Sarah Foster. the game. "When I'm on the field, it. I try to take it fast enough to be out on the field. 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"It gives the Gardner-Webb on October 11. on seven different occasions through guys confidence to see it corrected He was named National Special the first seven games of the season, this year." Teams Player of the Week by Don giving opponents' offense a long Along with the Don Hansen award, Hansen's National Weekly Football field, game after game. Crouch also racked up Big South Gazette, along with two other play "Noah has worked his rear off Conference special teams player of ers. Keylam Davis of Southern all year, it's a great honor for the week for the second time this Louisiana and Leonard Goolsby of him" Special Teams coach season. He received this award the South Carolina State shared the Bernard Clark said. first time September 14 for his honor with Crouch. In an area that cost the Flames last endeavors against Bowling Green In the contest against conference year, Crouch has been spectacular. University. rival Gardner-Webb, Crouch The Flames lost to Appalachian State In the game against Bowling Green, amassed 322 total yards on seven last year due in part to the punt team. Crouch punted four times at an aver punts. It was a career best game Late in the fourth quarter against age of 39.8 yards per punt. He MIKE TROXEI. total for the redshirt sophomore. ASU last season, the Flames failed to pinned the Falcons inside the 20- PUNIER-Crouch has averaged a shade under 40 yards per punt in Equally as impressive as the career get a punt off deep in their own terri yard line one time in the game. his sophomore season. Noah wasredshirted th e previous year. Flames unable to crash ETSU's last-ever Homecoming Paul Lundy the Flames. The Flames still Scott Kiovsky field goal in the The Flames offense was never Flames rushing attack struggled SPORTS REPORTER seem unable to decide who will second quarter to go along with a completely in sync and only most of the day as they gained get the most playing time at the touchdown and field goal for the moved the ball downfield spo only 123 yards on the ground. The "Mini Dome" of the quarterback position this season. Bucs to arrive at the 24-10 half- radically. After coming off the Running back Dre Barnes was Eastern Tennessee State Senior. Quarterback Gus Condon time score. In the second half bench, Barley had a good game held under 100 yards rushing for Buccaneers was the site of the started the game for Liberty but ETSU tacked on nine more against the tough defensive sec the afternoon. Flames football game on lasted only three possessions points on lengthy, time-consum ondary of ETSU. Barley complet The Flames defense, which Saturday. The team loaded up before being replaced by backup ing drives. The Flames offense ed 17 passes for 272 yards and a allowed only 246 yards total the buses and headed into J.R. Barley. found the endzone twice in the pair of touchdown strikes. The offense, was led by linemen Eastern Tennessee for a non- On the first play of the game second half but Aaron Deberry and Seth conference battle. from scrimmage ETSU running were unable to Reichart. Liberty allowed 33 The Flames were unable to back Andrew Nuckolls broke free bring the lead points in the game, but the play the role of spoiler in ETSU's from the Flames defense and ran back under 10 offense and special teams hand-< last ever homecoming game as for a 65- yard touchdown score. points. Wide ed the Bucs 21 of those on two they fell 33-23 to the Bucs. After The Flames opening possession receiver interceptions that were returned this season the Bucs football pro ended in a Bucs interception Marcus for touchdowns and a fumbled gram will be disbanded due to return for a touchdown. Liberty Hamilton and snap on a punt attempt that gave budget constraints. The mistakes trailed by 14 before the game was running back the Bucs the ball on Liberty's that have hurt the Flames all sea six minutes old. Eugene one-yard line. son continued to haunt them in The Flames got on the score Goodman both The loss gives the Flames a the game on Saturday. board for the first time as Barley scored second record of two wins and six losses Miscues on special teams and connected with tight end Jay half touch for the season. Injuries have hurt costly turnovers proved to be too Cline for a five-yard passing downs for the the Flames all season long, but much of a mountain to climb for touchdown. 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Each day of Blair's final dunk was intended to The new players held their own though practice is open to the public and next mimic Michael Jordan and Julius Erving's against the veterans in a passing competi- ' Saturday the team is having a intrasquad takeoff from the foul line, but he jumped tion during practice. scrimmage at 11* a.m. one step inside the charity stripe before This competition consisted of an offen- Everything now is to tune up for the takeoff while hitting the dunk. sive and defensive set of five players on exciting season to come. This is only the "I was highly impressed with 22 the floor, where the offense tried to pass beginning. The end will come after the (Blair)," Sophomore Scott Miller said as the ball around from player to player national tournament, he watched the contest. "The little man without it being has mad hops." intercepted or In the HORSE contest, the trio of deflected by the Jeremy Monceaux, Ryan Mantlo, and defense. freshman David Dees beat a student body The younger white trio H-O-R-S-E to H. The players used a team outlasted the barrage of three-pointers in defeating the more experience students. "It (midnight madness) was a blue team, 79-77, successful event," Dunton said. winning the highly About 12 hours later, the guys went intense defense back at it with a tough first practice. It pressured drill. was one filled with emotion and hard The blue team got work from all involved. their revenge at the The practice started off with a set of six end of practice when stations that the players rotated in and they 'beat the white out of. These stations focused on shoot team 17-16 in a full ing, dribbling, boxing out, closing out and court competition. an individual offense station. The blue team was "Let's go to work fellas, let's go to led by the returnees work," Assistant Coach Stephon Leary from last years yelled as he watched the opening drills. squad: Gabe Martin, Two of the main things that the Jason Sarchet, coaching staff was constantly reminding Mantlo and others. the players throughout practice were to "Oh, yeah, I'm work on rebounding and ball control. The happy," Dunton said entire second half of practice was geared after practice. "There toward developing both of these through was great effort and defense and rebounding. great preparation as "The opening practices are to set the we advance into the tone of the structure of practice (for the stage of being a pro players)," Dunton said. gram." With a lot of first-year players in While there isn't a JEN SUNSHINE Liberty's system, the beginning of the sea regular season game RETURNEREE-Jeremy Monceaux comes back son will be a time of adjustment into the for another month, SUSAN WHITLEY for his second season with the Flames. Last there are things hap program that Coach Dunton runs. "Early VETERAN-Ryan Mantlo leads the Flames after a strong junior season. season Monceaux helped lead LU to good on they will feel a lot of pressure to catch pening constantly Flames drop pair to PSU, but heat up the ice Ben Cates was a little different. From Liberty finally tied the That put the Nittany Lions m "% ASST SPORTS EDITOR the beginning of the match, score as Jordan Wilson up by a score of 3-1. both teams came out with slashed down the ice and With 7:09 left in the game 1 The Liberty hockey team enough internal fire to heat scored on a rebound goal. Liberty found itself once 1 **^5: ' "* ** ice stisti opened its season this up the ice. But it took Liberty's first goal came at again in the hunt of the r i . ^> -**^. •• AB^S^ * - ~ weekend battling the Penn Penn State only a little the 10:17 mark. game. At that point, ^^^^^^^^^^^B State Nittany Lions in over three minutes to That was all it took to get Liberty's Josh Singor Roanoke. Despite two obtain its first goal. the scoring fest going. slashed past three Penn valiant efforts from the Liberty had only a few There were a total of six State players on a fast Flames, they were unable opportunities to even the goals scored in the second break and put a baqkhand to gain a victory against a score in the first period. period, and they all took shot into the goal. very impressive Penn State This was primarily due to place after the 11 minute It was then that the team. the fact that PSU's defense mark. Liberty's hopes of Flames began to seriously The Flames played well was incredible. taking the lead were short attack and penetrate the Friday night, but Penn In the second period, the lived as Penn State was Nittany Lions defense. But State was simply too Nittany Lions came out next to score. It took them that defense remained strong. In their first game with good defense again, roughly 20 seconds to strong, and that was a big of the season, the Flames but the Flames began to regroup and score on a fast factor in the game. stayed with the Nittany get more shots on goal break after Liberty had At the 5 minute mark, Lions but were unable to within the first six min evened up the game. Less PSU scored again, this time SUSAN WHITLEY be victorious, as Penn utes. But Penn State's than a minute later, at the on a shot that appeared to FLAMES ON ICE-Liberty hockey fans are excited again as the hock State took the game 4-3. goalie handled everything 9:18 mark, PSU scored sneak in the goal, just out ey team starts their season again. They had a dominating season Saturday night's game that Liberty shot his way. again, this time on a slap of reach of Flames goalie last year, which saw the Flames go to nationals, out in California. After many futile attempts, shot from 15 feet outside. Kevin Rainey. A little more than two minutes later, Penn State once again scored, making the score 5-2. At that point, it appeared that the game was getting out of hand. As the period came to a close, however, Jeff Smale of the Flames was able to lead a one-on-one fast break and get Liberty back into the game. With that, the most heated period of the game came to a close. The third period was less dramatic but much more physical. Throughout the period, there were many scrambles and spearings on both sides, and even a few fights. Penalties were being thrown out left and right. Both teams played veiy physical games, but it was Liberty who was shut out in - • ••• the 3rd. Penn State returned back to the scoreboard on a slap shot from 15 feet out only :30 seconds into the period. The Flames had many chances to come back and make the game close, - Experience God working first hand. but they were unable to do so, mainly because of the - Live and learn in an ancient culture. quality defense of the - Build life-long relationships. Nittany Lions. Penn State never quit and scored again - Lead people to Jesus Christ. with only 25.2 seconds remaining the game. It - Disciple and train Chinese Christian ended with a final score of 7-3. - Earn a salary with housing provided. The Flames played rela tively well in their first two matches of the season. They will return to action next weekend as they travel to Bridging The World - e-mail: btw4ayearPaol.com - phone: (434) 385 - 6927 take on Indiana University. October 21, 2003 Page 15, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION Cross-Country participates in North Carolina State Champ. Evan Falat directions and a frantic eleven extremely well, finished in 47 Point and Coastal Carolina. Both finished in 27 place and captured SPORTS REPORTER runners. Arriving at the course place in 24:57. Twelve seconds of these teams beat the Flames in a time of 18:07 over the 4900 barely 20 minutes before the behind Gogain was Jason Brown the team standing. meter course. Senior Rebecca In life and in sports people race, the men's team rushed a who finished 56th overall and "It should be a great race at Parsons had her best race of the always say that you should quick warm-up that was far notched a personal best of 25:09. conference," Tolsma said, "over season as she finished just sec expect the unexpected. shorter than the hour long rou Senior Josh Zealand ran a 25:29 all the conference is improving onds behind Pelletier in 34th Sometimes the unexpected is tine that they are accustomed to. to finish 76th while Chris Lyons and we'll have to battle both place with a time of 18:20. Third good and sometimes it can be Despite all the obstacles, the had an impressive race, finishing High Point and Coastal tough in for the team was freshman Casey bad. On Saturday the men's Flames showed great composure the course in 25:37 and garnering order to try and capture the Ulinski who finished the course in cross-country team experienced and all eleven members ran per 84th Christian Nichols ran 25:54 championship." 19:18 and received 72nd for her a little bit of both. sonal records at the course. for 97th place and Ben Melin The women's team was again efforts. Sally McEnany was 89th Both the men and women cross In a field of 209 runners, with clocked a time of 26:02 and fin besieged by problems, most in a time of 20:05 while Crystal country teams traveled to East many conference foes compet ished 107th. The Flames final run notably injuries, as for the sec Pruitt was the Lady Flames fifth Carolina University and raced at ing, the Flames finished fifth out ners were Ryan Otter and Mike ond race in a row they were lim runner, finishing in 100th with a the North Carolina State of twenty-two teams. Josiah Tucker. Otter finished in 114th ited to only fielding a team of five time of 20:31. Championships this past Saturday. Melly continued his strong place and ran a time of 26:13 while runners. Melissa Blackstone and The Lady Flames race consist With this being the teams' first race front-running for the Flames Tucker covered the course in 28:43 Chelsey Swanson both sat out ed of 158 runners and they fin in three weeks both the men and and finished the 7900 meter and captured 178th. their second consecutive race ished the team standings in ninth women were anxious to run, espe course third overall. Commenting on the race, head due to injuries and freshman place out of eighteen teams. cially since it is a very flat and fast Melly ran tough, leading the coach Brant Tolsma said, "This is Reyna Qurioz was unable com Former Flame standout and cur course that tends to lead to many front pack for most of the race, the first time the men's team as a pete as she is still waiting for rent assistant coach Heather runners finishing with personal and finished with a blistering whole ran solid and it is very NCAA papers to clear her to run. Sagan won the ladies overall best times. time of 23:39. Dan Rabe also encouraging to have that occur "Unfortunately for the ladies competition covering the course For the men's team though the returned to key form as he fin as the conference championship ,team injuries are keeping us with a time of 16:53. unexpected occurred and what ished in 17th with a time of 24:18. is only two weeks away." from being the team that we The Flames return to action in was supposed to be an easy 30- Finishing third for the team and One downside for the men's should be," commented head two weeks when they travel to minute drive to the course on 36th overall was sophomore Evan team was that even though they coach Brant Tolsma. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to Saturday morning turned into an Falat in a time of 24:45. Aaron all ran great times so did their Leading the women's team compete in the Big South ninety-five minute mix-up of Gogain, who has continued to run Big South counterparts High again was Samantha Pelletier who Championships on November 1. Will the lovable Cubs ever be able to shake the daunted curse? sports shows and in Chicago. Chicago, there is a "curse." guy was just in the wrong place Chicago say about the fan (we Commentary Well, it does make for good Legend has it that once a local at the wrong time. An error- know his name is Steve and that drama. And as this poor lifelong tavern owner came to Wrigley proof shortstop suddenly has he is 26) "he'll never get a par justinfaulconer Cubs fan got soaked with beer by Field to watch a Cubs game, but sticky fingers, a wild pitch takes don in this state, that's for sure." other fans and had to be escorted they would not let him in place and the Marlins become One Liberty student said "they It's game six of the National out of the stadium for his per because he had a billy goat, he the better baseball team just like should crucify him!" Do you League Championship Series and sonal safety, I couldn't help but placed a curse on the ballpark that. Instead of blaming the fan, realize that puts this guy in the the Cubs have only five outs to go laugh at it all. How can you and since then the franchise has Bernie Mac should be blamed for same company as the Son of until the World Series. There's a blame the guy? Only in Chicago yet to make it back to the Series. jinxing the team in the seventh God? All because of a silly base foul ball hit and an overzealous would an entire city turn on Today a statue of the billy goat inning when he prematurely ball game! "Steve" is now called fan reaches out to catch it and someone like that. They are resides at the same local tavern labeled them "champs." He Public Enemy Number One in the outfielder drops it causing an starving for a World Series on the corner of the same block should have shut up and just Chicago, even more than Osama unusual chain of events. Thing because it's been 68 years since as the ballpark. Even if the goat sang the stupid song. bin Laden and Sadaam Hussein. after thing goes wrong and the they even went and 95 years thing happened in real life, it's We've all heard the phrase Who cares about mass homicide? Cubs end up losing 8-3. Thus the since they won. Any other ball just a fairy tale. "not so fast," or "don't count At least these men aren't keeping myth about "the curse" is all club would call it bad luck or a There is no curse. Things go your chickens before they're the Cubs from winning the everyone is talking about on misfortunate incident, but in wrong in life and this game was hatched." The Cubs were giddier World Series. All that seems to nothing than a teen on prom night, and matter in that city are the words "CUBS WIN! CUBS WIN!" I more than a they choked. 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SCHEDULED • Save $$ MAINTENANCE | Includes: All Day The Lynchburg Humane Society • * Install new disc brake pads only From: Pony cart rides [behind City Stadium] . • Some foreign cars, trucks and Pet-i Pick ap boxes and labels in the Champion Office in DeMoss Gifts dae Hov 20 Bring smiles to the faces of God's little children! \ m LU Football LU Hockey The weekly Flames Hockey's back in football report and session, trying to update page repeat last year. Page 14 Page 14 PAGE 16 OCTOBER 21, 2003 LUSportsO30>yahoo.com ortThe Libertsy Champio n (434) 582-2124 Flames destroy Hokies Liberty defeats Big East member Virginia Tech Hokies By Pat Doney The Hokies got on the board SPORTS REPORTER with a victory in the third game that can only be described as a war On a day that would have made of trading punches. Determined to Noah jealous, the Lady Flames con finish and willing to do anything tinued the downpour theme for victory, Belk came back onto indoors, and pounded Virginia the court after being sidelined with Tech, 3-1, in a non-Big South Con a back injury, and got the fourth ference volleyball match last Tues game going with a gigantic crush, day night. The Hokies, although giving the Flames a 5-3 lead. having the size advantage and an Senior Erin McKeown hit the ball enrollment advantage, made many with accuracy, and led Liberty mistakes, and were just outplayed with 17 kills. Each team began a by our girls. Liberty showed hustle sort of streaky play, as LU had a and an overall greater desire for vic stretch of seven points at one time, tory as they defeated Goliath and while Virginia Tech had as many earned some much-deserved as eight in a row to keep the game respect around NCAA volleyball. close. Eventually, Mckeown got The opening game of the match the kill to seal it, as the Flames was as one-sided as Division 1 vol went on to win the fourth game leyball can get. Liberty dominated 30-27, and the match 3-1 coming out of the gates, taking a 7-3 After the game, the Flames were all lead early and never looked back, smiles, knowing that they had accom winning 30-19. Led by a sick back plished something great this night. row crush by Junior Jen Belk, the "We came together as a team Flames looked up and ready to defeat today, and we never gave up," Belk thegiant-at-hand said. "My teammates helped me Throughout the entire game, a when I couldn't go anymore, which is look of surprise was smothered all what this team is all about: picking over the not-so-happy-to-be-called, each other up." yet-still-called "Lady Hokies" faces, "This is a big win for us. Vir as they seemed shocked that a Big ginia Tech is a good team and South Conference team would not number three in the Big East, and only take their lunch, but eat it in it's just great to get a victory front of them. The Flames had com against someone involved in the fortable aura about them as they rankings," said Coach Chris were in control, and had no doubt Phillips. "Our girls came out that this was their night to shine. expecting a battle and got just Senior Tatiana Tkachuk began that. I think we played well and the Flames victory in the second did a great job hanging on to get game with a huge crush right off the this big win for our confidence." face of Virginia Tech's Kaitlin After a loss on Saturday to McPeak. The Hokies then began to Birmingham-Southern, the use their height advantage, and Flames are now 6-1 in the Big went on to take the lead, 15-12. Led South, sitting alone in first place by clutch serving by Belk and big- after the first half of conference time blocks by Becky Rudnick, the play. With five of the final seven Flames began chipping away at the conference games in "The Fur point deficit. The Flames had a few nace." The Lady Flames have the balls bounce their way, and capital homecourt advantage to put up a JEN SUNSHINE ized with a 30-27 victory, putting good record heading into the Big BIG WIN-The Flames captured a big-time win behind players such as Kristin Colson (left) and Becky Rudnick (right) them one victory away from glory. South Championship. Mens Soccer vs. Elon was suspended due to storm Ben Cates Both Darryl Roberts and Bo Fisher also have In fact, the Thundering Herd rarely made ASST. SPORTS EDITOR four goals this year for the Flames. a shot on goal, while the Flames made 12 of After much physical play between the their own. With the win, Liberty foiled Heavy rains threatened the Men's Soccer Flames and the Marshall Thundering Herd, Marshall's hopes of winning just their third game Tuesday night against Elon, until the Kellum was able to score after his free kick game of the season. Instead, the Flames match was finally suspended in the 58th was blocked. He then gathered the ball and dropped them to 2-9-0. minute. As of Sunday, no makeup game had fired on Marshall goalkeeper Chris Since the cancellation of Tuesday's game, been announced. Liberty's record stands at McKinney. He scored from 20 yards out. the Flames saw no play this week. They 6-3-1 overall. They are still undefeated in Big The goal put the Flames ahead and they will return to action and attempt to remain South play, boasting a record of 3-0-1. never looked back from there. undefeated in Conference play when they The Flames were coining off an exhilarat Liberty remained stellar on defense, as play at Coastal Carolina (9-2-0) on Sunday ing and physical matchup on October 7 Marshall tried in vain to even the score. afternoon. They will then travel to against Marshall. In that game, senior Senior goalkeeper K.J. Sabotchick was able Charlottesville on Friday to take on the Brentley Kellum led Liberty to victory with to shut out his opposition, and the defense Virginia Cavaliers, who are currently the only goal of the game at the 77:38 mark. rose to his aid. Marshall rushed to score, but ranked 25 in the nation. MIKETROXEL The goal was Kellum's fourth of the season. the Flames were simply unstoppable. NOT GETTING PAST ME—Flames defender Hollis Donaldson hawks an opponent early in the year. Coming up in LU Sports... Mens basketball starts with Midnight Madness • 11/1 @ CSU, noon Andrew Martin welcomed the players onto the floor, while an • 11/8 Norfolk St., 1:30 p.m. SPORTS EDITOR excited crowd gave them an ovation. • 11/15 Coastal Carolina, 1:30 p.m. A dunk contest and a "student vs. play The Flames men's basketball team started ers" HORSE shootout concluded the their season off Saturday, opening with a mid night's events. night madness session and ending with an Freshman Larry Blair wowed the crowd with • 10/24 @ UVA 7 p.m. afternoon of practice. his dunking ability in the contest. He went • 10/29 @ UNC Asheville, 4 p.m. This year the season started a little later head to head in the finals against sophomore than normal because of NCAA regulations newcomer Bryan Woodson. that states that practices can't start until the Blair, a shade under 6 foot, was not under • 10/21 @ UVA, 7 p.m. Saturday closest to October 15. This year it matched against Woodson. On the first dunk • 10/25 @ CSU, 2 p.m. happened to fall after the 15th, which gives of the finals, Blair received all 10's from the • 10/27 @ UNC Asheville, 2 p.m. the Flames just a little over a month before panel of judges with a thunderous, down the the first game against Miami of Ohio, middle of the lane dunk. He brought the ball November 21 at home. from the right side of his body, over his head and slammed it down with authority. • 10/21 @ W & M, 7 p.m. "We're kicking the season off in traditional • 10/30 UNC Greensboro, i p.m. Liberty fashion," Head Coach Randy Dunton Woodson then stepped up and threw down a said when addressing the packed out Schilling dunk where he bounced it off the hardwood, • 10/31 @ Winthrop, 7 p.m. Center crowd attending Midnight Madness. grabbed it with his left hand and hammered it Liberty Gym, as it used to be called before the* home. His dunk received all 9's from the Have any suggestions or an opinion Vines Center opened, was rocking again on the judges, but his next attempt was missed and Blair won. you want to voice? Send them here night, throughout the duration of the festival, JEN SINSIIIM. beginning with the introduction of the 2003- and we'd review your thoughts. DUNK CONTESTANT-Freshman Larry Blair, seen here 2004 team. A large multimedia presentation Please see MIDNIGHT MADNESS, page 14 in practice, won the Midnight Madness contest.