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By Jennifer Schmidt in the Liberty Journal, Dr. Falwell's in­ the debt previously carried by the univer­ ASST. NEWS EDITOR surance policies totaled $34 million. sity has been entirely paid. From that money, $5 million was desig­ Dr. Ron Godwin, Executive Vice Pres­ For the first time in its short, 36-year- nated for Thomas Road Baptist Church ident, said, "We arrived at a debt-free old history, Liberty University is a debt- and $29 million was given to the univer­ status because of two things: the prior free institution. May 2007's passing of sity. Throughout the past 20 years, those management of debt reduction by, the Liberty's founder and Chancellor Dr. managing the financial health of the Chancellor and Vice Chancellor and the Jerry Falwell led to a great return on the university have been working to main­ life insurance received upon Dr. Falwell's life insurance policies he had been buy­ tain Liberty's debt to $20-$25 million death." ing throughout his lifetime. per year. Due to the amount of money According to an article by Ron Brown received from the life insurance policies, Please see DEBT FREE, A5

LU enjoys Memorial garden new dorms, currently under renovated construction facilities By Cbri.iti Corbin NEWS REPORTER By Alydon Bruner NEWS REPORTER A burial garden will soon sur­ round former Chancellor Jerry Fal­ Already the largest evangelical well's gravesite. school in the country, Liberty keeps Construction began a couple on growing. Not only is change evi­ weeks ago for the new addition dent in the increasing student body, behind the Carter Glass mansion. but an enormous amount of change Students can see a rendering of the has happened both internally and burial garden at the construction externally throughout the campus. site. Throughout the changes, Liberty The oval-shaped burial garden, has kept its core focus of keeping a overlooking the Blue Ridge Moun- unified campus atmosphere as its tninR, will hn n plnr-e whoro Q-hirlmits main objective by making drastic can sit and reflect. New Chancellor changes in the dining, dorm and Jerry Falwell Jr. said that the site dean departments. will serve as a haven for students, Every campus typically has a caf­ according to an article run by the eteria that makes "bland" sound ap­ Liberty Journal. pealing. Liberty, however, made a The garden will cover 120 feet by strong breakthrough this summer. 80 feet and will be surrounded by The newly renovated Reber Thomas walls that match the mansion. In­ Dining Hall has students thinking side the garden will be an eternal differently about their food choices. flame and a water fountain directly Roxy Maddah, a senior commu­ in front of the gravesite. nications student at Liberty, said, "Construction should be com­ "The dining hall renovations make pleted in the next 6-8 weeks," said it look like day and night from last Lee Beaumont, Director of Auxil­ year." iary Services. Many students can see the obvi­ Lee Beaumont said Proctor Har­ ous changes in the dining hall reno­ vey, who oversaw the LU mono­ vations from just one visit. Renova­ gram project, is now directly in tions feature track lighting, booths, A NEW ERA: charge of the burial garden and it benches, new flooring and even a largely the reason why construction new atrium that will add 100 extra is progressing so well. Harvey was spaces for seating. Not only is the Falwell Jr. christens fall semester also a personal friend of Dr. Falwell new LU dining hall brand-new in By Jenni Thurnian and wanted the burial garden to be appearance, but it also has a unique EDITOR IN CHIEF a very special place for the friends, creative style that was done with family and students of LU. the help of a contestant featured in Harvey worked closely with the a show on the Home Design Cable Wednesday convocation was almost a routine kick-off to the fall semester. Nearly 10,000 family on the decisions for the buri­ Network. al garden. Most importantly, the goal of students came out of the woodwork to cram into every possible seat in the Vines Center. In a Liberty Journal article by the LU Dining project was to cre­ Ron Brown, Falwell Jr. said, "The ate a campus bond. According to Charles Billingsley, worship minister at Thomas Road Baptist Church, led a hand-raising family is honored that it's going to Ray Riddle, director of operations be such a beautiful and lasting trib­ for LU Dining, "(Liberty) wants to round of praise and worship. Campus Pastor Johnnie Moore made the usual announce­ ute." give students a restaurant feel that Beaumont said that after Dr. Fal­ is remembered as LU Dining, rather ments to the student body. But the similarities ended there. well's death the family met and de­ than Reber Thomas Dining Hall." cided to go ahead with the plans for Seeking to implement a unified a memorial on campus. "Dr. Falwell campus brand, the waffle makers loved LU and the students," Beau­ feature an LU vintage logo and LU What would have been the moment for Dr. Jerry camper and run my laptop on a generator in order mont said. "The family felt the most Dining is sponsoring a Mustang Falwell, the late chancellor and founder of Liberty to write my speech that night." appropriate place for the memorial giveaway. Interested students can University, to deliver his customary Wednesday Although some may think Falwell Jr. must tackle would be at the mansion where he register through April to win the convocation message arrived. . the challenge of filling his late father's shoes, the was buried." Mustang at various events held on Instead, Dr. Ron Godwin, executive vice presi­ new chancellor knows such a task is impossible. No campus. Other promotions being dent of Liberty, introduced Jerry Falwell Jr., the one can replace the creator of the Moral Majority, Contact Christi Corbin at sccorbin@ run by LU Dining include a contest new chancellor of Liberty, as a Liberty alumnus, a the pastor of one of the most influential churches in liberty.edu. to rename the North campus cafe graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law America and the founder of the largest evangelical (students can apply online at lib- and the "creator and builder of the LU mountain university in the world. [email protected]). Liz Van- monogram." "Today, Liberty embarks into a new area of un­ Wingerden, the marketing manager Whereas his father was renowned for his con­ charted territory, one that does not include our of LU Dining, said they are looking stant presence in the public limelight, Falwell Jr. has founder, but the mission remains the same — edu­ forward to seeing the promotions been known as the man "behind the scenes," having cating tomorrow's leaders within a distinctively ""•J*"»v»" • .vfvywurwi' play out and also to starting new worked as in-house counsel at Liberty since 1988. Christian environment," Falwell Jr. said. ones in the future. "I'm sure there's laughter in heaven today at the Although Dr. Falwell passed away on May 15 and . Externally, the Liberty campus is fact that I'm standing here," said Falwell Jr. "Over Liberty is now facing a year unlike any other, Falwell growing as well. A total of six dorms the last 20 years I have avoided public speaking like Jr. was adamant that the university would hold fast were built this summer and more the plague." to its vision — a theme many students will recognize are in the works. Three new wom­ He had not spoken in convocation since 2001 as prevalent among the late Dr. Falwell's sermons en's dorms and three men's dorms when he announced the plans to build what has now and convocation messages. were built on Campus East, totaling become Campus East. In fact, the storm that brought "We will heed the warning of Proverbs 29:18, 504 beds in all. hail and 50 mph winds through the Lynchburg area 'Where there is no vision, the people perish.' And NICK Puoui on Tuesday night almost prevented Falwell Jr. from we'will continue to dream and imagine and plan and REFLECTION — The mansion lawn is set to Please see CONSTRUCTION, A2 speaking at all. work," Falwell Jr. said. accommodate visitors who wish to sit and "The storms that blew through the area Tuesday reflect on Dr. Falwell's life and legacy. night knocked out the power at my house," said Fal­ Please see FALWELL JR., A3 well Jr. in an email message. "I had to go sit in a TUESDAY, August 28, 2007 PAGEA2, Liberty Champion CONSTRUCTION: Campus dining halls receive facelifts Confined from CONSTRUCTION, Al Also new as of July is the establish­ case to a student court of appeals, which ment of the Office of Student Conduct is then judged by court justices who are Adam Szturma, project manager of and Student Care, which acts in place of members of the Student Government new construction, said that "the dorm the offices of the Dean of Men and the Association (SGA). Those interested in construction was finished in six months Dean of Women. Mr. Keith Anderson, becoming a court justice should first and five days, making record construc­ director of Student Conduct and Stu­ join SGA as a representative. tion time." dent Care, sees it as "nothing less than Many students are not aware of the New additions to Campus North in­ ministry through discipline." He wants different changes occurring all over clude: a Sub Connection sandwich shop, the offices to meet the cares of every stu­ campus. Sarah Lewis, a senior at Liber­ a Jazzman's coffee shop, a sushi bar, a dent no matter his or her background. ty, said, "I did not even know that there Chick-fil-A and a new campus cafe. Any student receiving 18 reprimands was no longer a Dean of Men and a Dean Students wanting to create a name for or more will need to report to the Stu­ of Women, but the change sounds like a the new Campus North cafe could win dent Conduct office this year as opposed good idea to build a stronger campus." Chick-fil-A meals for a year if their sug­ to the Dean's office as in years past. Any This is the concept that Anderson gestion is chosen (students can register student accumulating less then eighteen mentioned when he said the goal is to online at www.liberty.edu). reprimands will report to their Resident "create a closer bond throughout the Coming in the very near future is a Director (RD), which empowers RDs to campus." new and creative restaurant appropri­ now be more involved with campus dis­ ately named "Doc's Diner" in remem­ cipline and discipleship. Contact Alyson Bruner at [email protected]. MORE HOUSING — Six new dorms were recently built adjacent to the Liberty brance of the university's founder, Dr. When receiving reprimands, a stu­ Godparent Home as part of Campus East. Jerry Falwell. dent has the option of presenting their Shane and Shane LU establishes new campus security measures part of free concert By Kari Mitchell students will be able to identify the type of NEWS EDITOR emergency. "Depending upon the nature of the threat, The shootings on the campus of Virginia students will be given direction as to the ac­ for Liberty community Tech in April have challenged many schools tions they should take over the PA system, By Kari Mitchell the youth pastor. Though music was not his to evaluate their security policies and proce­ included with the siren system, by e-mail, NEWS KDITOR hobby, he started playing the guitar. dures. Liberty University was no exception. A by announcements on the splash page and, After graduation, he attended Texas new early warning system was installed last when it is implemented, by recorded message Students will have the opportunity to at­ A&M University. In his junior year of col­ week to alert students if a crisis should occur to their cell phone and all land line phones on tend a free concert this Thursday night fea­ lege he discovered his calling. "Overnight, on or near campus. campus," said Smith. turing the musical artists Shane and Shane the music that I didn't even know that was "We talked about getting the system for Hamric had concerns about procedure. "It and Bebo Norman as part of the Pages Tour in me became the way He created for me to some time," Executive Vice President Ron seems like it might not be as effective as they 2007. proclaim His greatness," he said on the Web Godwin told the Lynchburg News & Advance. would like it to be and could possibly cause Shawn McDonald, who is also part of the site. "The Virginia Tech shootings gave it urgency panic with sirens and such going off," she tour, will not be performing at Thursday's Shane Everett, the other half of Shane and immediacy." said. show due to a prior commitment. Instead, and Shane, lived a life of rebellion up until The new warning system includes sirens Faculty members havabeen given the op­ special guests Monk and Neagle will be in 10 years ago. He took choir his sophomore and public address speakers that will alert portunity to attend a briefing on the actions attendance. year of high school and loved it. Hailing students and provide them with follow-up to be taken in an emergency and should be There is no cost for the concert. "We want from Dallas, he graduated from high school instructions in the case of an emergency. able to provide guidance to students. Smith to welcome back LU students and colleges and also attended Texas A&M University. According to Randall Smith, Liberty Uni­ said that once the system is up and running in the area. The students can come back According to the official Web site, he was in versity's Chief of Police, emergencies in which there will be further information provided to and enjoy a free concert with great music," a cover band and embraced the "bar scene" the system will be used include a confirmed the student body. said Charlie Davidson, the singles pastor at until April 1997. report of shots fired or an "active shooter" Godwin stated that the warning system Thomas Road Baptist Church. "I was waiting on our pay check from th?* on campus such as at Virginia Tech; danger­ is state-of-the-art. Pre-recorded announce­ The concert is sponsored by TRBC singles evening's show and ironically enough the ous weather conditions such as a hurricane ments and live announcements can be ministry and will be held in the TRBC wor­ Lord began to reveal the ways of my sin. I or tornado approaching campus; dangerous transmitted through the system, which will ship center. "This concert is to reach out to was taken back and I felt a stirring in my gases or fumes from a hazardous material ac­ dispatch from the Liberty University Police singles - all singles, but anyone is welcome spirit and then the Lord's voice saying, 'Son, cident on the railroad or highway threaten­ Department. In the case of a power outage, to come," said Davidson. it's time to come home,'" Everett said in his ing campus; or any other unforeseen danger generators will serve as backup. The Pages Tour, which began Aug. 21, online biography. presenting an immediate threat to the safety "Proposals for calls or e-mails warning will hit over 45 cities and will feature mu­ Barnard and Everett eventually met at of those on campus. systems are being reviewed by Liberty Uni­ sic from Shane and Shane's first studio, al­ Central Baptist Church and later formed "If there's something going on somewhere versity Information Services," he said. This bum in almost three years, "Pages," being Waiting Room Ministries in 2001. Accord­ on campus everyone will be warned about it feature will benefit commuter students as- released today. "We Love You Jesus" is the ing to the Web site, the ministry was set up easily, so I feel safe in the knowledge that Lib­ well. first single off the new record. to "provide some accountability and fellow­ erty wants to better protect its student body," "[The system] has many capabilities and According to a Contemporary Christian ship in the middle of chaotic lives." said Liberty sophomore Brittany Hamric. can be added to as we continue to improve our Music article, the title of the new record is The concert begins at 7 p.m., but David­ Sirens and PA systems have been placed safety and security measures," said Smith. a reference to journal pages on which Shane son encouraged concert goers to arrive early on Main Campus, Campus North and Cam­ Barnard wrote most of the material for the as he is expecting the 6,000-seat sanctuary pus East so that all students may be reached Contact Kari Mitchell @ kdmitchell2@lib- new album. to be packed. Doors open at 6 p. m. in the case of an emergency. There will be erty.edu. Barnard became a Christian in the ninth Though the concert is free, a love offering different tones for different events so that grade. "I was a 'good' moral kid in a 'good' will be taken. For more information, visit moral family. Too much 'good' to know God www.trbc.org/epic or call (434) 832-2062. maybe," he said in his biography on the of­ ficial Shane and Shane Web site. He started Contact Kari Mitchell @ kdmitchell2@ Orientation for Resident Students attending youth group and was inspired by liberty.edu. taking DLP & LJEB Classes

If you 're going: What \ Frees Shane and Shane concert This meeting will cover: When: Thursday, 7 p.m. Registration for DLP & WEB classes DLP & WEB class structure TRBC worship center Where: Class availability Question and answer period 'Students must attend this meeting to register for DLP classes

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TUESDAY, August 28, 2007 PAGE A3, Liberty Champion New engineering program welcomes over 100 freshmen By Amanda Forth in your field and promote the gos­ the student to work one-on-one NKWS RRPOKTBR pel of Christ," said Melepus. with someone in their field and de­ Even though the program is only velop a completely new idea. Jerry Falwell constantly said, offering engineering classes at the "It's very likely that our kids will "If it's Christian, it ought to be bet­ freshmen level, it will be adding be able to graduate with an ABET ter." This was the standard he set more classes every year. By next accredited degree, perhaps a patent for Liberty University over 36 years year, it may even be able to offer in pocket, and a very good relation­ ago. Liberty University has con­ some junior-level classes. ship with an established engineer­ tinued to grow and has just added Plans are already being put into ing firm,"sai d Sones. a new department that offers new place for a building to house the "The school will be offering degrees from Liberty including program. If everything goes accord­ a different approach to learning Software Engineering, Computer ing to plan, the building should be than competing schools. They will Engineering, Industrial and Sys­ completed in the next two or three be offering much of the same cur­ tems Engineering, and Electrical years. Also in the works is the pro­ riculum, but the senior-level classes Engineering. cess of getting the school accred­ will enable students to get one-on- In spite of the fact that Liberty ited. one attention and hands-on experi­ only managed to secure the pro­ "Engineering, like all the other ences. gram in late June, over 100 fresh­ schools, wants to have the golden "Most schools, especially those men joined. "We're really blessed," standard accreditation through with graduate programs, have the said Ron Sones, dean of the School ABET, which accredits computing opportunity to do something new.

of Engineering Computational Sci­ and engineering programs," said We are trying to make a distinctly JESSB AMAVA ences. "God has had His hand on Sones. different program that is geared ENGINEERING — Ron Sones is the dean ofthe new Engineering Department. Though cur­ this thing from the beginning." Along with the highly qualified toward having the student gradu­ rently offering only freshmen level courses, it will be offering upper-level courses soon. One of the freshmen who came faculty sits a board of advisors from ate with a clear option of walking this year for the program is Vanessa companies like Tyco Electronics, straight into the workplace and be­ and spiritually to keep going on," into, but also to imbue them with Melepus. Babcock and Wilcox, Areva and the ing productive or preparing them said Melepus. a clear sense that they've studied at "Of course you have schools like Virginia Attorney General's CIO. for graduate school," said Sones. The goal of the department is to a school of engineering that based MIT, who specialize in those fields. Even one of the directors of NASA In addition to the innovative cur­ one day have as much as 20 percent their teachings upon the teachings However, it wasn't necessarily about has taken an interest in seeing the riculum, the engineering students ofthe student body in the engineer­ of the greatest engineer that ever the fieldsthemselves . As a Christian program flourish, according to at Liberty will not only be able to be ing program with some of the best lived (Jesus Christ)," said Sones. you have to have a wider view of ev­ Sones. trained by the best but will also be faculty and curriculum available For more information regarding erything. You do need a school that The classes that the program of­ able to grow spiritually as well. but to also keep everything Christ- the program, contact Ron Sones at will provide you with everything as fers allows students to work with "I wanted a school where, even centered. [email protected] far as the learning is concerned, but some of these professionals and though the schooling is hard, when "We are trying to train our kids you also need a school that will be develop mentorships that will aid it comes down to the end, I knew to be able to not only gradute with Contact Amanda Forth at aj- able to provide you with the godly them in the future. One ofthe class­ that people around me would be the capability of contributing to [email protected]. aspect so you can help other people es required for graduation requires encouraging me both academically any engineering firm they walk

FALWELL JR.: New chancellor Virginia driving offenders face steep penalties addresses students By Cbri.iti Corbin a $350 year tax for three years. judge then imposed another $100 NEWS REPORTER Judges are forbidden to reduce or on top of that. Confined from FALWELL JR., Al morial video about Dr. Falwell waive a fee. According to the Washington that Falwell Jr. said was primarily Virginia residents are now driv­ The News & Advance reported Post, Hodges was alarmed. "It's With this new era comes a new for the freshmen who would never ing more cautiously because of that if a person is caught drinking crazy," said an unregretful Hodges. leader in Falwell Jr., who revealed a have the late chancellor point his the new "abusive driver laws" that and driving, they will have $1,000 "Having a baby's more important. mischievous side to his personality big, black suburban at them and went into action July 1. added to their fines and court Of course I'm going to speed." very much like his father's during gun the accelerator. MSN Money reports Virgin­ costs. The Washington Post said his remarks to the students. The video showed snippets of ia residents can now receive a Out of state students are off the others agree with the new laws. Falwell Jr. jested that his wife, Dr. Falwell's life — crowd surfing, speeding ticket that costs up to hook as the new laws apply only Delegate David B. Albo supports Becki, came to Liberty to receive riding a roller coaster, preaching to $3)550- A Virginia resident faced •to Virginia residents. According the new laws's intent. her "M-R-S" degree — jokingly his beloved church, playing mth his with reckless driving could pay a to the News & Advance, Governor "This is a totally voluntary tax," known as the "future wife and mom grandchildren and holding a black $2,500 fine, one year in jail and Kaine is behind the Virginia driv­ said Albo, R-Fairfax. "If you don't degree" among students. According sweatshirt that said, "I am a stud." ers-only fees. drive like an idiot, you don't have to Falwell Jr., she might have com­ What Dr. Falwell may have ap­ The News & Advance also re­ to pay it." pleted 12 credit hours before she preciated most, however, was the ported that Virginia is joining Governor Kaine, along with law married him after he had graduated section of the video that played a states like Texas, Michigan and enforcement, believes that these from law school. voice clip in which the former chan­ New York in enacting new "driver new laws will make the roads saf­ Falwell Jr. went on to imply that cellor spoke about BHAGs — big, responsibility programs." These er. Liberty is a great place to find a fu­ hairy, audacious goals. Returning "abusive driver laws" are becom­ Supporters of the laws contend ture spouse. He even referred to the students cheered and clapped in re­ ing common because states simply that the high fines will raise mon­ infamous issue of "Playboy" maga­ sponse and new students undoubt­ need the money. ey, make the roads a safer place to zine that rated girls at Liberty as edly whispered to their friends, MSN Money explains that the drive and will be paid by the state's some of the most attractive among asking about what on earth BHAG fees are expected to raise $200 worst drivers. college campuses across the na­ meant. million a year. Lynchburg Police Officer Carey tion. Dr. Elmer Towns, co-founder of Virginia, in particular, is plan­ could not comment on the new His message took on a more Liberty, prayed a prayer of dedica­ ning on using that money to im­ laws, but he said the new fines somber tone as Falwell Jr. pre­ tion over the school after introduc­ prove roads. would help prevent speeding and pared to give his charge to the ing Dr. Falwell's wife, Macel, as As was expected, people are al­ accidents on roadways. He said students, quoting Luke 12:48, "To "the woman behind the man." She ready up in arms about the new that the new fines could make peo­ whom much is given, much will be received a standing ovation from laws. Over 170,000 people have ple drive in compliance with the required." the students. signed an online petition to repeal speed limits. Falwell Jr. noted that the late Dr. Dr. Ed Hindson, professor of re­ the fines. Non-Virginia residents of Lib­ Falwell's $34 million life insurance ligion and dean of the Institute of Some are saying the new laws erty University have been con­ policy had boosted Liberty out of Biblical Studies, closed convocation violate equal protection rights cerned that the new laws would debt for the first time in school his­ with a final charge to the students guaranteed under the 14th Amend­ affect them. tory. — "Go and live the dream." ment. This is because the new laws Sarah McDonald of Ohio said "It is imperative that we remem­ Although Liberty's founding exclude out of state drivers. that she has been very careful while ber our founder, our friend and my chancellor is gone, his big, hairy, The Washington Post reported in Virginia because she heard of dad fondly, and with gratitude for audacious goals are not. If this on one Virginia resident, Jessica the new laws. the work God did through him in campus, under the wing of Falwell Hodges, who was upset about Commenting on the new laws, building this house, God's univer­ Jr., pursues the vision left behind, charges she faced on July 3. Hodg­ Lieutenant T.D. Bonawitz of the sity. But we must not pine for the the new chancellor may get his wish es was having labor pains and hur­ Liberty University Police Depart­ past, but rather look to the future that "this be Liberty's greatest year ried to the hospital. On her way, ment said, "They have not affected with great anticipation and expecta­ ever for God's glory." she was pulled over for doing 57 us at this time." tion, for while God's work through mph in a 35 mph zone. dad was completed, His work for ContactJenni Thurman atjthur- She was one of the first found Contact Christi Corbin at Liberty University is not." [email protected]. guilty under the new state laws and [email protected]. 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w people are the best in the world: that is the reason the Lord makes so many of them." — President Abraham Lincoln tnton [email protected] The clothes make the president In a July edition public's decision about who to choose as of the Washington the next president. Sadly, though, I find PART OP OFFICIAL STATK »» >fi«S Post, fashion critic myself falling into that same trap. Robin Givhan devot­ ed an entire column Just a few months ago, as I watched a k I mff ^ff iff to Hillary Clinton. Republican debate, I found myself think­ The article did not ing that Mitt Romney looked like a presi­ detail Clinton's posi­ dent. Thinking back on that, should that % li ^m lipucc tion on Iraq, Social have any bearing? What should a presi­ Security or domes­ dent look like anyway? *V»*X x^ trm. niK new tic affairs. Instead, c uwB.wnnntui IUM«M M« ™ U -w Givhan focused on President William Howard Taft MOT».AMMS ft nwraex. . in mkam W.HMM* II''1'"-! Clinton's slight dis- MitcbelMalcbeff' weighed 350 pounds, and precious little of •nHOMiimAWiwu. bJ f te play of cleavage during a recent speech she that was muscle. In contrast, our current P « «fS'' fat !*«<»»»•««»"» delivered on the Senate floor. Givhan ques­ president is an avid jogger who takes his tatMii. a*"» tioned Clinton's choice of clothing and con­ vacations at his ranch in Texas and spends jectured what it suggested about her political his time there bush-hogging fields and re­ motives. pairing broken fences. Appearance should MM* * WX. not affect how candidates are viewed by

Givhan delved further into Clinton's fash­ their constituents. Politics is an animal bet­ MMNMBUUTf. ion sense, detailing the different attire which ter suited for the halls of Congress than the Clinton had displayed in public appearances pages of Vogue. r 1 r-** dating back to her time as the First Lady. , __ _ Givhan even mentioned Rudy Giuliani's deci­ Perhaps editors are scrambling to find sion to unbutton what Givhan believed was new ideas about a presidential race that will We must elect our next president based not one too many buttons on his shirt during a not be decided for well over a year. However, party lines have been blurred now more than on appearance, charisma, or fashion sense. recent appearance. even comments written this early will have an ever. Republicans who support abortion The fact that I think Mitt Romney looks like impact on next year's election. The seemingly dominate the polls while some of the most a president or that I disagree with Hillary's Givhan enjoys a wide readership at the never-ending debates may lack something liberal Democrats in recent history are vying hemline should be the furthest thing from my Post and is well-respected in her field, enough in the way of pizzazz but they should still be for control of a tight race. Our country stands mind when the curtain closes on November so that she garnered a 2006 Pulitzer Prize for taken seriously and not placed on the same at a crossroads of social morals and a dimin­ 4, 2008 and the next president is chosen. criticism. Her comments about Mrs. Clinton level as a fashion show. ishing status on the world stage. Both are is­ and Giuliani speak volumes about the cultural sues that our next president will be burdened Contact Mitchel Malcheffat mjmalcheff@ landscape of America. Something as trivial as The 2008 election looms as one of the most to rectify. liberty.edu clothing choice should never be a factor in the important in U.S. history. The traditional

Will "looks" determine the SPEAK UP: next president?

"I wouldn't vote for a slob, "It always affects the elec­ "I think physical appear­ 'Yes, to some degree it "The appearance of the would you?" tion because whether we ance is important. Because will make a difference but, candidates will definitely like it or not, most people even if it sounds shallow, many people overlook how have an effect on the voting. -Evon Cornier naturally form a bias 'looks' are the first thing a person looks and are It shouldn't be like that, and Freshman, Wilmington, Del. based on appearance." you notice when meeting a more worried about what people should take an inter­ person." they have to say." est in the real issues." -Lynn Holdstock Junior, Palmdale, Calif. -Bethany Sgandurra -Jesse Hagar -Katie Oskam Sophomore, Pinebrush, N.Y. Sophomore, Pittsburg, Pa. Freshman, Walden, N.Y.

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elieve with all my heart that one cannot be America's president without a belief in God, without the strength that your faith gives you." President George Btufb, Sr.

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iMasta By Will Mayer Well, this is it — A Tad Askew is ploring safe for children? What tend to land on the moon. Are we back by popular demand. That is, if good has ever come from explor­ to throw all of that away for a little popular demand consists of one guy ing, aside from discoveries of minor girl whose most profound and cel­ telling me he read it last semester. importance like, America, oil, polio ebrated statement might actually But, demanded or not, it has re­ vaccines, and a few other relatively be "Swiper no Swipey?" "To stay successful turned. You will be able to expect a unnecessary revelations? But Dora I think not. To stay successful as similar column to last semester's, keeps teaching American children a nation I believe we need to speak as a nation I believe but since it has moved to the opin­ to stray away from home on epic one language. To be the United ion section I suppose I will actual­ Lord-of-the-Rings-style quests, all States, we must be united, so to we need to speak ly have to make some sort of point the while indoctrinating them on speak. on issues I have a strong opinions the importance of speaking Span­ Dora attacks our national iden­ one language. To about. That is why we are begin­ ish. tity, while at the same time, a new ning with Dora the Explorer. This is America. Why do children foe rises to attack our security. Do­ be the United States, Dora the Explorer has become need to learn Spanish? It is not as ra's cousin: Diego. an increasingly popular cartoon on if Santa Anna defeated the forces Now, I'll be the first to admit that we must be united, Nickelodeon. The show features a of the Texan army at the Alamo or I don't know very much about Di­ young, bilingual girl by the name that Christopher Columbus claimed ego Marquez, but what I do know of Dora who goes on adventures America in the name of Spain.... is frightening. I know he's seen as a so to speak." reminiscent of Indiana Jones. But Wait — I am being told that, in savior of animals, which gives him don't picture a young girl crossing fact, these very events did unfold. powerful charisma among chil­ bridges as they collapse, outrun­ But that is not important. dren and respect among left-wing VIACOM INTERNATIONAL INC. ning giant rolling booby-traps or Here in the United States our environmentalists. But what may a virtually unguarded American being played by a dashing young Declaration of Independence from be most alarming is the title of his border wondering, what would Di­ DORA THE EXPLORER Harrison Ford. Instead, Dora is a England was written in English, spin-off: Go, Diego, Go! ego do? very realistic young cartoon girl or forefathers wrote our Constitu­ Just the very title of this cartoon Tune in to Nickelodeon with brown eyes roughly the size of tion in English, and English was inspires images of children, already Contact Will Mayer at swmay- Monday-Friday 9 a.m. & 12 p.m. hubcaps. the language used when the United far away from home on quests be­ [email protected]. But is all this promotion of ex­ States was the first country to pre­ gun to emulate Dora, coming upon RATING TEACHERS: A learning tool for everyone

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DEBT FREE: Dr. Falwell's $34 million life insurance policy pays off

Contined from DEBT-FREE, Al that it will aid the growth and development "We're not relying on contributions. We're they are doing. There is a great need for more of the university both in its quality and in its operating within our tuition and fees. Zero of it." Godwin went on to explain that this new size. percent has come from other ministries. We Near the close of his speech on Wednesday, reality "allows us to concentrate on increas­ "A debt-free institution is much more at­ have a strong bottom line even with that," Falwell Jr. exhorted the faculty and students ing the endowment ('fundJ rather than paying tractive to potential endowment donors. Ma­ said Falwell Jr., as quoted in the Liberty to maintain the vision that has been fostered off debt." jor donors, as a rule, give money in the antici­ Journal. by Dr. Falwell and the many contributions of In the first convocation of the school year pation of their gifts living and producing far The cause of the endowment fund has also others throughout the years. on Wednesday, LU Chancellor Jerry Falwell beyond their own lifetimes. A debt-free insti­ been greatly aided by a $2.5 million gift re­ "In Luke 12:48 it says that to whom much Jr. said, "Dad always joked that when he tution is much more likely to.live well and far cently donated to the university by Sherwin has been given much will be required. That kicked the bucket Liberty would be in high into the future," said Godwin. Cook, manager of White Oak Management means that we have a responsibility to main­ cotton." In comparison to the early years of the Company. tain the dream and vision and to complete Falwell Jr. also added, "Because of this university, Godwin said, "1 am grateful and As Mr. Cook told the Liberty Journal, "The the mission. We cannot disappoint those who payoff, the class of 2011 is the first class to extremely encouraged. Our debt-free status university reaches a lot of people in many as­ gave to make this a reality," said Falwell Jr. enter Liberty University as a debt-frue insti­ allows us to plan for a future that would not pects of life. It reaches throughout the world tution." have been imaginable or attainable had we as more and more alumni go out into the Contact Jennifer Schmidt at jschmidt@ A desired result of this debt-free status is remained deeply in debt." world. I can see the great potential in what liberty.edu. -, PAGE A6, Liberty Champion TUESDAY. August 28, 2007

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BROWN'S BEATDOWNS B4 Stephen Sene was given a sixth shot by The summer shockers in sports the NCAA. Now is his time to shine.

G00D2GREAT: LIBERTY FLAMES FOOTBALL PREVIEW VOLLEYBALL: Lady Flames look to improve runner-up finish

By Anjani Salonen with nine kills, three blocks

SPORTS RKPORTF.R and a .636 attack percentage as the Lady Flames cruised to After being upset by sixth- victory. seeded Coastal Carolina in the On Saturday morning, the first round of the Big South Flames continued their domi­ Tournament last year, the nance, beating the Duquesne Lady Flames volleyball team Dukes 3-1 (30-24, 30-19, 28- looks to move full-force ahead 30, 30-22) to start their sea­ this season. son 2-0 for the first time since Returning 10 players and 1992. welcoming five freshmen onto After winning the first two the squad, the Lady Flames games of the match, the Lady have been working hard Flames jumped out to a 6-1 since the end of last season advantage to start the third and throughout the summer game. Duquesne's Amy Palko months. went on a scoring frenzy, how­ "Since volleyball is a fall ever, recording seven straight sport, it's very important that points to put the Dukes up the players are in shape at the 17-12, a lead which they would beginning of the season," said not relinquish. Head Coach Shane Pinder. Following the third game The solid mixture of veter­ loss, the Lady Flames re­ ans and young players is one sponded almost flawlessly of the main reasons why the during the last game, as the Lady Flames entered the sea­ trio of Webber, redshirt junior son predicted to finish second Jessica Nelson and freshman in the Big South Conference Karyl Bacon combined for 15 behind Winthrop. Sophomore of the Lady Flames 20 kills in Ready to Rumble Kallie Corbin, the reigning Big game four. South Rookie of the Year, tied Bacon was a complete force By William Armstrong we're trying to go from good to great," A major part of the running game is for fourth in the nation with on the court all night, both on jgidsenior Qffeji§.iyejineman Stephen the offensive line, which looks to be in four triple doubles last year and off the net. She finished "~§e"ne."""Rocco always says, 'Good is good condition heading into the sea­ and was voted to the Big South with 18 kills, three aces, and "Good2Great" is a philosophy Head the enemy of great.' That's something son. Liberty returns numerous con­ Preseason All-Conference 27 digs. Coach Danny Rocco has implemented we really take to heart. If we do that tributors from last year, highlighted Team. In addition, the Lady "It was a little nerve-racking since he came to Liberty University. in camp, hopefully we can carry that by Sene, senior Eddie Pinigis, junior Flames return three other since it's really my first time The Rocco Era began last season, a into the season." Mike Godsil and redshirt junior Britt starters from last year's team out there," Bacon said. "But I season that had the crowds at Wil­ If the Flames can play together, the Stone. that finished 9-5 in Big South just focused on staying calm liams Stadium buzzing with antici­ offense could be a force. The team fin­ "Our offensive line is the heart and Conference action. and communicating (with my pation at each and every jam-packed ished ranked alongside the nation's soul of our motto. (They are) a big, In their first match of the teammates)." game. Rocco thinks this year's team top 20 Division I-AA teams in eight physical experienced group," said year on Friday night, it seemed The tep.iu successfully con­ has what it takes to go above and be­ ' statistical categories, including turn­ Rocco. "We like to run the football, as if the Lady Flames proved tained the Dukes strong hit­ yond his philosophy. overs lost (8) and sacks given up per and the offensive line is the epitome they were going to live up to ters Nicole Wright and Jenni "A lot of the things we had to do are game (1). of what we like to get done around their preseason hype. Sporting Gross, limiting the duo to just already done in terms of preparation, "Offensively, sometimes early in the here. I think they can help us set the home court advantage as they 17 kills. offseason training and academic suc­ year the timing isn't real good in the tempo early in the year." played in the friendly confines In the last game of the tour­ cess. A lot of things go into play when passing game, and if you run the foot­ Rocco once remarked that for a of the Vines Center, the Lady nament, the Lady Flames met you're trying to take that step from ball that's something you can have team to have a great season, the quar­ Flames swept Howard Univer­ their match and were defeated going good to great," said Rocco. success with. I think these guys can terback must play well. Junior Brock sity 3-0 (30-12, 30-11, 30-14) by Evansville 3-1 (27-30, 30- Coming off a season in which the be a group we can rally around," said Smith provided the spark necessary and broke down the Bison de­ 20,29-31,21-30). Flames tied for the nation's biggest Rocco. to ignite the Flames offense by throw­ fense with strong passing and Boasting a roster complete turnaround with a final record of 6-5, Last year the team rushed for 2,025 ing for 1,376 yards and seven touch­ serving. In addition, a well- with nine upperclassmen Rocco hopes the team will improve on yards, 23 touchdowns, and ranked downs. balanced offense allowed Pin­ and seven players around six that record and be contenders for the 18th in the nation in rushing yards "Brock made a lot of improvement der to cycle 11 of his 15 players feet tall, Evansville's height Big South Championship. per game with 185. Juniors Rashad and has shown a lot of maturity. One into the game. seemed to be the deciding fac­ With year one of the Rocco Era in Jennings and Zach Terrell both led of the things that happened with Brock "We came out at the begin­ tor in the game as the visitors the books, the team should come in the way on the ground, with Jennings in the offseason is he was nominated ning of the game full of en­ took home the Liberty Invita­ with more confidence and knowledge earning 1,020 yards and 10 touch­ as a captain of this football team. ergy," said junior Ashley Web­ tional Tournament. of what they have to do. downs, while Terrell chipped in 693 ber. Webber was a presence "I think he's doing a great job — yards and a team-best 13 touchdowns. Please see FOOTBALL, B2 on the net all night, finishing Please see VOLLEYBALL, B2 Hockey poised for exciting season

By WillLuper But hockey fans will soon get their pendent Division, with only the Uni­

SPORTS RKPORTKR chance at redemption, as the Liberty versity of Oklahoma and Penn State Flames men's hockey team begins its ranking higher. All things considered, with the sum­ 2007-2008 season on Sept. 21, and "Well obviously our goal is to com­ mer sun still blaring down on us, most it. Head Coach Kirk Handy promises pete for the national championship, of our minds are not on anything re­ this season will be an exciting one. said Handy. "We've been at that level lated to ice, unless we are drinking "This year's product will be the best the past two years and our old players a cold glass of lemonade. However, we've had," stated the sixth-year head know what it takes to get there. Our there are a few of us who have been coach. focus is on our players to become sol­ thinking about ice ever since last Last year's statistics will be hard id spiritually and academically. If the March, when the Flames hopes for a to top as the Flames burned through commitment level is there, we can go national championship were ripped the competition in their first year of a long way this year." out from under them by Penn State ACHA Division I hockey. With a final ALEX TOWERS University in the second round of the regular-season record of 30-6-0-1, LAND OF THE FREE, HOME OF THE FLAMES— Liberty's LaHaye Ice Center is the home of ACHA Division I playoffs. they came in third place in the Inde­ Please see HOCKEY, B4 Flames hockey, where the team will play 23 regular season games this season.

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• •*•••-everyone is talking • WOMEN'S SOCCER: Lady Flames BEATDOWNS exterminate LC !•*••••Eric •Brow n Hornets in scrimmage When God created summer, I think He in­ in his life. While Stern tries to assure us all tended us to enjoy sports while we take time that this incident is an isolated one, Donaghy lege Hornets. Sophomore midfielder Ally off from school and work. For fans across the claims to know of other gambling exploits oc­ By JedAca Carniol Erving provided the only goal of the game, nation, this summer is one we all wish to for­ curring in the league. SmRTS KKmRIT.R scoring off an assist from senior Ashley get. Just when we thought the NBA could not Braam in the second period, giving the Lady While there were some pleasant moments get any worse with lackluster playoff finals, The annual Big South preseason coach's Flames a 1-0 lead that they would not relin­ this season, scandals in MLB, the NFL and the league finds a way to sink farther down. A poll predicted the Lady Flames soccer team quish. the NBA left a bad taste in the mouths of word of wisdom for "The Commish"—Major to take first place in the Big South Confer­ On Aug. 25, the Flames played the an­ those who watch sports religiously. League Soccer is on the rise and coming fast. ence this season. Last year's Virginia Sports nual Blue-White game. The Blue team won Three scandals in particular made the nev­ It would be a shame to be bounced out of the Information Director's first team selections, 3-1 off of goals from seniors Rachel Hetrick er-ending adventures of Pac Man Jones and big three, would it not? junior Amy Oberlin and senior Suzanne and Tanya Payne. Oberlin also got into the Tank Johnson look like a Saturday morning As if two tragedies were not enough, the Edwards, are two key returnees the team scoring mix with a goal of her own. Fresh­ cartoon. walking scandal, Giants outfielder Barry is depending on for leadership and perfor­ man Caitlyn Riley scored the only goal for In early June, authorities found typical Bonds, allowed the phrase, "bad things mance. the White team. equipment used for underground dog fight­ come in threes" to remain a constant. While Edwards states that one of her goals for Regular season games will begin on Aug. ing on property owned by Atlanta Flacons the slugger deserves some credit for being the upcoming season is "to be an effective 31, when the Flames open up against the quarterback Michael Vick (according to espn. crowned the new home run king, no one can leader on the field and off, and to help my University of Clemson in Clemson, S.C. The com). excuse the road he traveled to achieve the other teammates succeed." Lady Tigers were ranked 14th in the nation About a month and a half later, a federal honor. Finishing the 2006 season with a record last year among Division I teams and are grand jury issued Vick an indictment, charg­ Since Bonds began hitting an improbable of 9-7-2, the Lady Flames, led by Head currently ranked 19th in the NSCAA/Adi­ ing him with sponsorship of an illegal dog amount of taters in the latter part of his ca- Coach James Price, worked hard in the off­ das polls. fighting operation. season in preparation for this season. When asked about the preparation done Several co-defendants of Vick pled guilty "This team is fitter than any other team we to get ready for Clemson, Price explained, early on to charges of gambling and cruelty have had," said Price. towards canines that were defeated in battle. "We are trying to play quicker. We know In addition to returning seven starters what we need to do; we need speed of Vick filed a plea agreement on Aug. 24, stat­ "Last minute Vick bam and 14 letter winners from the 2006 squad, ing he only supplied the organization mon­ thought and movement." the Lady Flames also welcomed the addi­ Clemson is not the only challenge on the etarily and did not take part in gambling or wagoners can cry about tion of six freshman, all of whom could vie the mistreatment of animals. Lady Flames agenda this season. The Uni­ for playing time. versity of Virginia, UNC Asheville and teams In the past I have found PETA to be an an­ the quarterback being "All of the freshmen have the ability to noyance when it comes to fighting for animal playing at the Northern Arizona University contribute. They are all pushing to start," High Altitude Tournament are tough op­ rights. In the case of Vick, however, their mistreated all they want. Price said. demonstrations were entertaining and to­ ponents Liberty will match up against this Much of the Lady Flames leadership will season. tally necessary. Even if the "dirty bird" him­ Vick deserves what is be placed on the shoulders of the returnees self had physically nothing to do with the , Liberty's first home game is slated for and upperclassmen. Oberlin hopes that the September 15 as the Lady Flames take on unspeakable acts that took place in the or­ coming to him after team will come together and excel. "I want ganization, his financial support puts him in the Lady Monarchs from Old Dominion. us to work hard and be an effective witness Game time is 6 p.m. just as much hot water. supporting such a vile for Christ," she said. Recent statements from Knicks guard The Lady Flames kicked off their exhibi­ Contact Jessica Carniol at jmcarniol@ Stephan Marbury and former heavyweight organization that thrives tion season on Thursday with a victory over liberty.edu. champion Roy Jones Jr. proved to be just their cross-town rivals, the Lynchburg Col­ as entertaining as PETA protests. Where is a Mike and Mike Just Shut Up Award when on mistreatment/' you need one? I know these two appear less and less on SportsCenter highlights these days, but pick a better situation in which to make headlines. reer, many leave little doubt that the out­ Marbury in particular justified dog fight­ fielder used performance-enhancing drugs. ing by comparing it to deer hunting. Since Bonds has been able to battle scrutiny some­ when did controlling the deer population what effectively for several years. Now with even come close to electrocuting dogs? Last possible charges of tax evasion and perjury minute Vick band-wagoners can cry about pending, we could definitely see Bonds in a the quarterback being mistreated all they similar scenario as Vick and Donaghy— the want. Vick deserves what is coming to him kind that involves a lawyer and a courtroom. after supporting such a vile organization that Years from now, when we reminisce about thrives on mistreatment. the summer of 2007, we will forget some of Just when Vick's court case seemed tragic the amazing feats. We will forget about Dale enough, another situation unfolded in the Earnhardt Jr. signing with Hendrick Motor- sports world that questioned the integrity sports. We will forget Craig Biggio's 3000th of the game of basketball. Authorities dis­ hit and Tom Glavine's 300th win. We will covered that now former NBA referee, Tim even forget about Tiger Woods winning his Donaghy, leaked inside information to the 13th major, drawing ever so close to Jack mob for gambling purposes. Nicklaus' all-time record. Donaghy, who recently plead guilty to the Instead we will only remember the dark charges, admitted to making bad calls in cloud that hovered over this summer of certain games in order to affect the outcome. sports—the dark cloud of scandal. The terminated official also confessed to bet­ ting on the games he officiated. Contact Eric Brown at eqbrown@liberty. OLIVER SHERRBT NBA Commissioner David Stern, a man edu. who prides himself on being a consummate EYE ON THE BALL— Senior Brittney Bench leads the Flames offensive attack during a contest last season. The Lady professional, has never been so distraught Flames will travel to Clemson, S.C. for their first match of the season against the Lady Tigers of Clemson University.

NEXT GAMES FOR THE LADY FLAMES

AT CLEMSON August 31 5 p.m.

T ARIZONA September? 10 p.m.

AT UC IRVINE September 9 2 p.m.

VOLLEYBALL: Corbin takes MVP of LU Invite FOOTBALL: Anticipation of first games grows "Our goal is always to win the Big South. Conlined from VOLLEYBALL, Al Contined from FOOTBALL, Al we set up and accomplished in camp, I think Other than that we want to take every game we're right on target," said Rocco. After losing the firstgame , Liberty changed as it comes," said Webber. "His understanding of the passing game The buzz that the Flames have created its game plan in the second game, hitting and his confidence, his abilities to make seems to be spreading across the nation. Contact Anjani Salonen at asalonen@lib- around and over the big blockers en route to quick decisions, and distributing the ball When Lindy's College Football Preview a 30-20 victory to square the match. erty.edu. makes us expect great things out of him," magazine hit the shelves, Liberty was ranked However, it was not enough as Lwansville said Rocco. 25th in Division 1-AA. took the next two games and ran away with On the defensive side of the ball, the In addition, the Flames were tabbed as the tournament. The Purple Aces dominated Flames are returning from a season in which the preseason favorite to win the Big South the net, tallying 13.5 blocks on the night while Read this and more online they broke a Liberty record of fewest points Conference and 11 players were placed on the Lady Flames managed just four. allowed, 172, and ranked 12th in the nation the Big South Preseason All-Conference Nelson finished the contest with 18 kills and in scoring defense with 15.6 points allowed team. 20 digs, while Corbin was voted tournament per game. The Flames will kick off the 2007 season MVP and Bacon's strong showing earned her "We planted some seeds last season and on Saturday night at Williams Stadium, as a spot on the All-Tournament team. @ have started to think and act like a cham­ they play host to visiting Tusculum at 7 With the VCU Invitational coming up and pionship team. Wtt're very excited about it p.m. conference play shortly after, Liberty looks to www.liberty.edu/champion and very pleased with it. We finishedcam p build upon its runner-up finish and improve and 1 really believe that we're exactly where Contact Willium Armstrong at wsurm- throughout the season. we need to be. As far as specific goals that strony (iOliberty.edu. TUESDAY, August 28, 2007 PAGE B3, Liberty Champion GIVEN A SIXTH CHANCE: The story of Stephen Sene

By Jaurica Lordeau The Flames have also been receiving more Sl'OHTS KlI'ORTKR attention as a team. After a disappointing 1-10 season in 2005, Danny Rocco was brought on Former NFL head football coach Dan as head coach and the Flames improved to 6- Reeves once said, "Difficulties in life are in­ 5, giving them one of the biggest turnarounds tended to make us better, not bitter." in college football. Senior Stephen Sene, a 6-foot-6,320-pound Now, they are not catching anyone off guard offensive linemen from Columbia, S.C., may after being picked to win the Big South ahead have never heard this quote, but he embodies of Coastal Carolina. its meaning all the same. Not only did he ex­ "Of course you hear about it," Sere ex­ perience difficulties early in his career, but he plained. "But preseason polls don't really have has thus far taken advantage of his opportu­ any impact on the actual season." nity to become a better football player. The Flames will enter the season having Sene was a redshirt freshman during the five linemen with considerable starting expe­ 2002 season at the University of South Caro­ rience. The unit, anchored by Sene, will look lina when he suffered a back injury that pre­ to help an offense that netted over 2,000 yards vented him from playing a single snap that on the ground last season. season. When asked about it, he admitted his "We're just looking to continue to improve frustration. as a unit," said Sene, who said that his great "I refused to go to any of the games," Sene respect for Rocco played a role in his return­ said. "Occasionally I would check the score af­ ing for another season. terwards, but that was about it. (South Caro­ Sene will look to take advantage of the op­ lina) didn't want you on the sidelines, so that portunity he was given by the NCAA to play made it tough." one more year at Liberty. Sene's outlook on Sene went on to play eight games for South this season can be accurately summed up in his Carolina before transferring to Dodge City own words, "First Team All-State is nice, but I Community College in Dodge City, Kan., want to help my team win football games." where he played one season. Before the 2005 season, Sene joined the Contact Thomas Lourdeau at tlourdeau@ Flames and said it was night and day com­ liberty.edu. pared to his previous football experience. "They treat you like people here, not just players on a field,"h e said. Sene, now a second-year senior, said that he always wondered whether or not he would be able to get his '02 season back.

BKK'IT HASTIK "I was always pretty confident that I would BIG MAN ON CAMPUS — Offensive lineman Stephen Sene received an unusual sixth year of eligibilty from the get it back, but there's always that thought, NCAA due to injuries received while playing at South Carolina. The pro prospect now looks to help lead the Flames 'What if you don't?'" he said. to victory this upcoming season. The answer to Sene's question came during the 2006 Christmas Break when he received a phone call from the Liberty coaching staff. "I really didn't have too much to do with v . : . .:.-'.:-:',:' v,, ..-' •••-.»,,. ,; .:•.• - the process," he explained. "But I had to fill out some forms and explain how an extra year would benefit me personally and as a player." "It's a great help for our team The NCAA is not normally in the business of handing out extra years of eligibility, but in Sene's case, it was not really a surprise. More because Stephen is a solid, strong, surprising, perhaps, is Sene's willingness to return to the field after having such a stellar 2006 season. He was named to the Big South dominating player at his position that First Team and received Second Team All- State honors. He did not allow a sack all sea­ son and led the team in knockdown blocks. you can count on to win his "It was tough because I probably could have gone pro," he said. "But my family, es­ pecially my brother, was really supportive of assignment every play." my decision." When asked about Sene returning for an­ (Atubtant Head Coach Scott Wachenheim} other year, Assistant Head Coach Scott Wa­ chenheim had nothing but high praise. "It's-a great help for our team because Ste­ phen is a solid, strong, dominating player at his position that you can count on to win his assignment every play," Wachenheim said. "I think you can always get better," Sene NEXT GAMES TO WATCH STEPHEN PLAY said. "There are always things you can work on." Bum HASTIB THE ANCHOR HOLDS — Sene led the team in knockdown AT HOME VS. TUSCUIUM September 1 7 p.m. Sene has worked hard in the off-season to fine tune areas of his game, and has already blocks last season. Look for him to continue that trend begun receiving attention from several NFL beginning Sept. 1. AT HOME VS. SHIPPENSBURG September 8 10 p.m scouts. t

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By Jeffery Scott After sitting out a year due to NCAA rules for

SPORTS RKPORTKR students who transfer from one Division I school to another, he is excited to fulfill the Whoever coined the term "offseason" must role that Coach McKay wants him to. "My role not have dreamed of the level at which ath­ has changed so much, it's so different," Ban­ letic programs prepare for their season today. nister stated. "Coach wants me to score and to As they gear up for their quickly approaching be more of a vocal leader." pre-season opener against San Diego State at Bannister will have plenty of opportunities Fresno State's World Vision Classic in Novem­ to do so, helping to fill in the point guard spot ber, the Liberty men's basketball program will that was once the legendary Larry Blair's. At first make a pit stop in Canada. The Flames the University of Virginia, Bannister played will play two Canadian universities, Brock over 1,000 minutes and averaged 3.5 points University and Guelph University, starting on per game as well as starting both seasons he Aug. 31 and ending Sept. 2. played. Basketball Travelers, which plans the event, After suffering a double hernia repair, and will also host games with Louisiana State Uni­ due to the increased scouting of UVA, he left versity and Oral Roberts. The last time the the Cavaliers to showcase his skills elsewhere. team traveled to play outside of the U.S. was He transferred to Liberty last year and, after in December of 2005 when they journeyed to sitting out a full season, Bannister will finally San Juan, Puerto Rico as participants in the make his long awaited Flames debut. San Juan Shootout, playing teams such as Bannister spoke highly of Coach McKay and Mississippi State, Mount St. Mary's and Puer­ is impressed with the way he carries himself to Rico-Mayaguez. and his team. "I have seen teams that say they Head Coach Ritchie McKay feels that this are Christians but are cursing in games and in tournament will be beneficial to the Flames in practice," Bannister says. "Coach is respectful more ways than one. "Once every four years, and professes Christ to his players. I can talk according to NCAA rules, the team is allowed to him about anything. He's really down to to tour," McKay said. "We hadn't traveled in a earth. He's like a father figure." while and thought that this was a very cost-ef­ In light of the high expectations of the team fective preseason tourney." this year, Bannister is keeping his simple. "Of McKay plans to use these games as an indi­ course I want to get to the NCAA Tournament, cator of who did what during the summer. "It's but I just want to be the best teammate I can most beneficial, because we're implementing be, never get down and have faith in God." a new system and values," McKay stated. "It The Flames will face Coker College at the also shows us who did a good job conditioning Vines Center in their home opener on Nov. 13 over the summer and helps us to build chem­ at 7 p.m. istry as a team." One player looking to get a great start to Contact Jeffery Scott at jdscott@liberty. the season is senior guard Tee Jay Bannister. edu. HOCKEY: Ready to rock this year

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MR. HIGH RISER—Junior Anthony Smith made ESPN's Gym Gems with this jam over VMI's Matt Murrer in the 2007 Big South Tournament. Smith will look to fill the scoring void left by the departure of the Big South's all-time lead­ ing scorer, Larry Blair. 1 HOI **\ r»* Z*~~~*~*t *•'" J«" """•"—•» • * ! is * * rj College Time: 50% off all entrees with student ID Every Monday and Wednesday 6 am - 12 am (with drink purchase) PHOTO PKOVIDI:I> SAME OLD FACES— Many of the same faces will be back on the Flames bench this season, including those of sixth- year Head Coach Kirk Handy and assistant coaches Jeff Boettger and Jeff Lowes.

Confined from HOCKEY, Al The competition level will be higher, but the NOW HIRING!!! coaching staff is ready for the challenge. "We full and part time positions available The Flames will have a strong returning squad have recruited some excellent impact players," as only two seniors left the team. Last season's Handy said. "Our team will be really exciting to captain Jon Ziegler and alternate captain Jor­ watch." dan Wilson both graduated, leaving a vacancy With a strong defensive game plan, excellent in the team's leadership positions. However, goaltending and several game-changing players this past Thursday, Sophomore Zac Bauman on the forward lines, Liberty seems to be poised Three ways to get was named captain for the upcoming season. for a deep playoff ran. k Handy, speaking on the new captains, said, Fans can come out to the LaHaye Ice Center "Our senior leadership is going to be fantastic. on Sept. 14 to see the annual Blue and White BERRYJiappy. We've got an older team. There's not as much Game, as the Flames take to the ice for their first turn-over." public scrimmage. On Sept. 21 and 22, Liberty This season will feature a much stronger will be playing against University of Maryland- schedule than last year. Handy identified Nov. Baltimore County to usher in the 2007-2008 16 and 17 as the two biggest games of the regu­ season. The puck drops at 7:30 p.m. lar season, when the Flames get their chance at Season tickets are available for all Flames some regular season payback as they travel to hockey games. Student tickets are $60 (less Pennsylvania to face off against Penn State. than $3 a game), faculty pays $70, and tickets Other big games include Oct. 5 and 6 against are $85 for the general public. Individual game Lindenwood, Nov. 9 and 10 versus Davenport rickets will go on sale Sept. 1 at the LaHaye Ice and Dec. 7 and 8 at the University of Rhode Center. Island. "We will be playing eight of the top 20 teams in the entire ACHA," said Handy. Contact Will Luper at [email protected]. ** xumm Available for a limited lime only al participating restaurants. atest scores Located on Fort Ave. next to CVS & highlights IHOP is open 24/7 m www.libertyflames.com

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"I think they've nailed it perfectly," said freshman Ke- gan Shaw, describing Liberty's annual Block Party that happened Saturday evening in the LaHaye Student Center parking lot. Managed by Student Activities, the event ran from 5 to 10 p. m. "There's more room here this year," said sophomore Ra­ chel Delfino of the new location, which had moved from the Reber Thomas parking lot to Campus North. Many rides and activities greeted and entertained stu­ dents, from gladiator jousting, mechanical bull riding and rock climbing to some unusual rides like toilet bowl racing. Students could also battle it out in the Defender Dome, a moon bounce with dodgeball. There were two video game domes for students to enjoy as well as basketball free throw contests and moon bounce racing.

Please see BLOCK PARTY, B6 NICK POOLE FUN AND GAMES- - Students were entertained by various activities at the Block Party, which took place at the LaHaye Student Center parking lot on Saturday.

Commuters find ways to stay Carbon monoxide poisoining hospitalizes involved through care groups up to lead groups in their areas. Moun­ 12 Hokies on eve of memorial dedication By Natadba Kormanik tain biking and rifling are on his list of Of the 17, 12 received treatment and were re­ LIFE! EDITOR activities to plan so far and they are just By ChrLttie Medder leased by 7:30 p.m. Sunday, while another two an example of what could be offered. LIFE! WRITER were taken to Carilion New River Valley Medical Although life off-campus can be fun "When students move off, there's a Center outside of Radford. and definitely has its own perks, one can greater chance they won't return the On Sunday, August 19, attention turned to the According to Virginia Tech News, shortly after easily lose touch with what the rest of the following year. We want students to as­ Virginia Tech Campus for a second time in a year, this event occurred, it was reported that thou­ campus is doing, and as the number of sume ownership: 'This is my school,'" but this time it was due to a carbon monoxide sands of family members, friends, students, fac­ commuters increases, keeping in touch said Dr. Charles Hughes, Campus Pastor leak, which sent nearly two dozen people to near­ ulty and alumni gathered to honor the victims of with the rest of the student body seems and Prayer Advocate. by hospitals. According to the Roanoke Times, the April 16 mass shooting and to see the school's to be a more difficult feat. In its third year running, these struc­ the cause of the poison was a faulty water heater memorial dedicated to those who lost their lives. Of course convocation, church and tured groups offer discipleship to stu­ in an off-campus apartment building that housed The new memorial was created to resemble the prayer are encouraged, but what else is dents. mostly Virginia Tech students. first memorial, which students had put together going on? "I look for the trained leaders on- The Roanoke Times also reported that the leak last April. Well, there are various resources just campus to be leaders off," said Hughes, was traced back to an apartment, which is home A formal dedication of the new memorial took a click away. Commuters can log on to although the leadership positions are tq five women who were all found unconscious. place on Sunday, August 19. The memorial con­ the University's Web site and check out open to anyone interested. All the doors and windows to the apartment were sists of 32 stones, each engraved with a victim's what the splash page has to offer. Need "I am so happy to be a part of this min­ closed, leaving no place for the gas to escape. name. The stones, each weighing 300 pounds, something a little more in-depth than istry with Dr. Hughes, and I believe that The Roanoke Times said that Atmost Energy were placed in the same order as on the first me­ that? Then check out the commuter stu­ God has ordained each and every group received a call from another of the complex's resi­ morial. The original stones representing each dents' official page on the LU Web site, and leader," said junior Nona Beth Kelly, dents, who complained of feeling dizzy and nau­ victim were placed in a mahogany box and given and find various links to apartment list­ a new leader for the Wyndhurst Ladies seated. After investigation, a high level of carbon to the families of the victim. University President ings, meal plans, convocation seating, Commuter Care group. I have always monoxide poisoning was detected, and the police Charles Steger officiated the ceremony, which LU activities and even links to important felt like ministering with the youths was were called immediately. was marked by support and encouragement. occurrences in Lynchburg. where God wanted me, so I obeyed and Among the more serious cases were 19-year- Students at Virginia Tech have reason to In addition, students and LU employ­ the road hasn't been easy but it's been a olds Kirsten W. Halik and Kristin L. Julia, of Vir­ feel panicked during scares such as these. Four ees can chat away on the Greater Lynch­ blessing all the same. God can do unbe­ ginia Tech. The two women were taken to Uni­ months have passed since the mass shooting burg Transit Company buses while hitch­ lievable things if we let Him." versity of Virginia's hospital in Charlottesville. took place in what is known to be the most severe ing a ride to campus or anywhere else Ranging from Starbucks to a leader's The other three women in the apartment were school shooting in American history. The massa­ they are needing to go. By just flashing house, meeting times and places can taken to the Duke University Medical Center in cre occurred when gunman Seung-Hui Cho took their ID card, transportation is free. For vary. Because leaders come up with their Raleigh-Durham to under go oxygen-enriching the lives of 27 students and five faculty mem­ more information about transit services own material, activities and places to treatment in the hyperbaric chamber. bers, leaving 25 injured. August 20 marked the available, contact [email protected] or meet, every group is slightly different. In a comment to the Washington Post regard­ students' first semester back to school since the visit www.liberty.edu/transit. However, with 72 leaders registered, ing their condition, the women's doctor, Bret incident. Students can also visit www.Liberty- there is always something happening. Stolp, said, "They are all doing great and they are OnlineMinistries.com for advice, prayer The only requirement is for every in great condition." Contact Christie Messer at cbmesser©liberty, support or information on joining Liber­ leader to pray, make contact at least once Altogether 17 people, including the five women, edu. ty's Prayer Force. a week, have regular group activities and were taken to Montgomery Regional Hospital. However, with a little more than be available for group discipleship. 4,000 students commuting to campus "Some don't read it, some just delete, everyday, new programs, such as the but a day will come when they remem­ Commuter Care Group, have been put ber - someone cares about me," said into effect to help local students main­ Hughes in reference to the e-mails sent tain the sense of community that comes out to commuter students. with being an on-campus resident. For ideas on services that commuters "I always thought of ways to be more might want or need, send an e-mail to active. The Commuter Care Group was [email protected]. Interested sporadic, but they were always there. in finding a Commuter Care Group in It was encouraging," said senior Mark your area? Contact Hughes at crhughes@ Hammond on his experience attending liberty.edu! a Commuter Care Group. Now a new Care Group leader, Ham­ Contact Natasha Kormanik at nn- mond is one of 72 students to have signed [email protected].

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The Bahama Sno Shack sold refreshing-' servings of shaved ice while Domino's Pizza sold low-priced- pizza and drinks. The U.S. Marine Corps Recruiting Service dared young men to do as many pull-ups as they could. Lo-; BLOCK PARTY '07 cal car dealers exhibited new cars to pique students' inter­ est while Vito's Pizza even had its own mobile restaurant JOYFUL NOISE —* Students, locals and alumni gathered to hear different bands perform at Saturday's Block Party. on site. Various other groups entertained the crowds, front AE.EX TOWKRS step groups to BMX riders to LU's own Soar Dunk team. ; The BMX riders performed more than once throughout the night and dazzled crowds of students with their jumps! Liberty students enjoy a new kind of symphony and ground moves. The Soar Dunk team performed numer-f Pigeon John, B-Twice and J-Beits. ous tricks and flights of fancy as they sought to draw excited! reactions from the crowd. As the dunk team performed thein By Miranda Canady Unique to the album are guest appearances by several stunts, a group of Liberty students rapped on stage. LIFE! REPORTER well-known hip-hop artists including Will.I.Am of the popu­ lar group Black Eyed Peas. Past albums include "Composition After the heat and sunlight died down, the main event of" LA Symphony brought the beat this past Saturday at Lib­ N0.1" (1999), "The End Is Now" (2003), "Less Than Zero" the Block Party—the concert — kicked into action. The bancf erty University's annual Block Party when hundreds of stu­ (2005), and "Disappear Here" (2005). Run Kid Run rocked out, opening for the hip-hop band LA dents, locals and alumni gathered together to hear the latest LA Symphony is a perfect example of the ever-changing Symphony. Both bands drew a worshipful and excited re-; songs from the hip-hop sensation. growth in Christian music today. The diversity in the group sponse from the audience. The highly acclaimed fireworks, First time listener sophomore Lindsay Washabaugh of alone is an excellent testament that there are no boundaries show concluded the party with a bang as the students left.-; Chambersburg, Penn., said, "They really brought the house when it comes to worshipping the Lord. The online flyer encouraged students to "make friends'? down!" Its popularity is partially due to their recent signing with and "have fun." The Block Party was certainly a good place The energy of the crowd was contagious. Gotee Records, which was started by Todd Collins, Joey El- to meet new people. Frequently during LA Symphony's per-, Sophomore Jennifer Pittman, from Surry, Virginia, quickly wood and former Liberty University student Toby McKeehan. formance, small circles broke out in the crowd as students agreed, "Even though I have never heard of LA Symphony, I The record company also sponsors famous Christian artists showcased their moves to everyone around them. thought they came through and made a great performance." such as Family Force 5, Relient K, John Reuben, Our Heart's Student Activities Supervisor Alese Chandler said setup LA Symphony, though known solely for its hip-hop lyrics, Hero and Storyside: B. for the Block Party began Friday evening and continued or* seemed to have an effect on everyone Saturday night. Even Gotee Records is changing the way Christian music is heard Saturday morning at 7 a.m. those who were not naturally inclined to listen to hip-hop mu­ today. By seeking out recording artists that appeal to audienc­ "We're trying to build a school spirit," Chandler said of sic found themselves swaying to the beat. Sophomore Libby es beyond the Christian spectrum, it has become a ministry the Block Party as a whole. "Our purpose is to give to stu­ Acree said, "It wasn't really my type of music, but I thought it on its own. Their music is as upbeat and up-to-date as any dents." was good for what it was." mainstream secular artist, with a hard-hitting message that Student Activities wanted the "community to draw to­ Composed of five members — Joey the Jerk, CookBook, allows Contemporary Christian music to stand on its own. gether," Chandler said. Kids, adults, and even a professor FLYNN, Sharlok Poems and UNO Mas — the Los Angeles, The band will go on to tour in Charlotte, North Carolina or two attended the Block Party. Calif, hip-hop group has five albums to their name since their before finishing up back home in California on December 31. Despite extreme heat early on, there was still a "great start in 1997. Their most current album, "Unleashed," was For more information, check out www.myspace.com/lasym- turnout," said Student Actitivities Supervisor Casey Rich­ recently released on August 14. Composed of a mix of pre­ phony or the band's official site www.lasyphony.com. ards. viously unreleased songs compiled during the band's decade together, it also features exclusives from past band members, Contact Miranda Canady at [email protected]. Contact Charles Goss at [email protected]. For Sale

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