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04-14-98 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 15, Issue 22)
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Liberty University, Lynchburg, Va. Tuesday, April 14, 1998 Vol. 15, No. 22 Attorney General visits Liberty By BILL MEYER ic and gruesome Incident In a biology lab (he was I could have a personal relationship with Him that Champion Reporter forced to prick his finger and extract a drop of blood), would last forever. he decided to major In religion •M^MMMHMMHB HHa^panaBi "I knelt down beside my bed Virginia State Attorney General Mark Earley visited Instead. "I think you and I have an one night, and basically said, the campus of Liberty University, at the Invitation of "I became a Christian as a 'God, I have a lot of questions I the College Republicans, last Thursday evening. An senior in high school, through incredible opportunity. We don't understand. But one thing I audience of approximately 155 people turned out to my Sunday school teacher," get to put a stroke on the understand is that you love me II hear him speak. Although Earley had been on LU's Earley told the audience. "He very deeply. And you desire for campus several times before, this was his first speak would invite us to his home, and blueprint of the planning for me to have a personal relation ing engagement. we'd sit around the fire reading the next 100 years. * ship with you, and I want to do Earley Initially gave some background on himself. A the gospel of John. — Mark Earley that." native of Chesapeake, Va., he said that he and his "I finally realized what the Va. Attorney General As a college student, Earley brother were raised by dedicated parents. gospel was. That Jesus Christ worked closely with Inner Varsity 1 After graduating from a public high school, he went loved me, that He came to Earth, not Just to die for the and The Navigators. After graduation, he continued to SHAWN ELDRIDGE to William and Mary with the Intent of studying for world, but to die for me personally. And that if I would Va. Attorney General Mark Earley medical school. However, after a particularly traumat make a personal commitment to Him and repent, that Please see EARLEY, Page 2 Former NFL star's cross-country One of Our Own can to help ou^M t . •• — —— LU professor Both Woods and student marrow drive Richie Bradley organized a begins fight prayer service last Thursday. against cancer They also put together a jZ^hour comes to campus prayer vigil. Bradley was bur By SUZANNE McDUFFIE dened for Dr. Groome, he said, By CHRIS EDWARDS ous In its donations to the drive. Champion Reporter "She's a real sharp lady ... wen, Champion Reporter "Centra Health paid for their she's my favorite teacher. She's people to participate in the She has been described as a not only a good professor, but When you combine a former process," Welder said, "and "heart-toucher" by the govern she's also a really good friend to NFL star with a bl-semesterly many businesses donated food ment department that has been all the students." blood drive, what do you get? and other supplies." brought to life by her contagious The two reported a good turn The answer Is a great day for In the community, the effort klndredshlp. Students consider out for the prayer vigil. Woods blood donations and finding was headed by Ellen Bollng, a her to be a "really good friend." said that she was overcome with potential bone marrow donors. Lynchburg resident. Her daugh Two kids back home know her as emotion, but that she was rejUr In cooperation with the ter Cathy died In need of a the "soccer mom" and the one venated by a spirit of love; American Red Cross and the transplant. Bollng and her fam who Is always there. A support warmth and healing: Both blood drive sponsored by Circle ily are now attempting to get as ive husband is the love of her life. World Help leader Vernon K, held Saturday, April 4, peo many people as possible typed She Is only 42-years-old and yet, Brewer and Psychology Director ple were given the opportunity for possible donation. for some reason, non-Hodgklns Dr. Philip Captain were healed to be tested for potential bone "Ellen really did a flreat Job Lymphoma has Invaded ; :0ft by >prayM:>::Warri0r»>.at: .Liberty marrow donation. getting folks to donate from tKe Unda Groome'S body. University. It was a very successful day community," said Welder. "She When Dr. Groome first found "The power of prayer is still for blood donation and bone was really instrumental In the out that she had cancer she said, with us in modern day society," marrow testing, according to whole process." "I went through the usual "why Woods said. Lew Welder, LU Christian/ com In addition, the Lynchburg me?' syndrome and fear." If the chemotherapy does not munity service coordinator. "We community had the opportunity Dr. Groome started chemo work then she will have to face a were well over our goals of 100 to meet former football great therapy last Tuesday and she bone marrow transplant Thank pints of blood and had over 270 Charles Haley, who came to will continue through six ses fully, the doctors caught the can marrow donors typed," said town in support of the bone sions. She said that the treat cer early. Dr. Groome Welder. "We had to quit typing marrow effort ment "makes me ... feel awfiul" is very optimistic. people for marrow donation, Haley, who played for the When she Is under the medica "Sure it's gonna and turned away about 100 Dallas Cowboys and the San tion, Groome is susceptible: to work," Groome said, "I people because we ran out of Francisco 49ers, Is crossing the infections, but perhaps the worst have two children arid f vials." country supporting bone mar side effect is the threatening loss can't leave them here." In the process of bone marrow row screening. His daughter of what has been described as Groome's husband screening, a vial of blood is Brianna needs a bone marrow her "beautiful thick hair." Dean has been playing taken and typed. The results are transplant and has a one-in-a- However, as close friend Sharon Mr. Mom at home as forwarded to a computer data million chance of finding a Woods told Groome, "Linda;, I they try to live a nor base. When a person in need of match. don't think your hair Is going to mal life despite the a transplant matches your type Haley was at the drive for fall out." presence of her cancer. perfectly, as determined by the about three hours, signing Woods knows from experience Dr. Groome appreci tests, they are screened again. autographs and taking pictures. because her younger sister died ates all of the cards If the results are perfect a sec The public was able to meet of leukemia. She remembers and Sowers from faculty and stu ond time, the family in need Haley without donating blood, combing her hair with a wide dents, and said that she didn't even know half of the people who sends the donor, at no expense, and all proceeds from his auto toothed comb and pulling it biack PHOTOS COURTESY OF Df*. GROOMS to the nearest hospital, where graphs went to funding bone with a lime green ribbon that had wished her well. WHERE STRENGTH BEGINS — Dr. Mnda Groome doctors can extract marrow. marrow searching. matched her dress. Groome was Both Bradley and Woods (above) was recently diagnosed with friends with Wood's sister and Currently, marrow is extracted The Liberty Nursing Student encouraged the Liberty family to Lymphoma. Groome's husband, Dean she helped Woods overcome her remain In prayer for Groome. from the hip. Association was also involved In Groome) has been playing 'Mr. Mom* at home while the the drive, and Domino's Pizza grief. Now that Groome is facing "No one is about to give up In The tests are expensive, cost couple copes with chemotherapy treatments. ing about $70 per person, but provided free pizza for all of the cancer, Woods Is doing all she this situation," Woods said. the community was very gener donors. LU in the Community Clothing drive benefits children's home The winner of the clothing drive contest ended. These clothes will go to the Georgia By CREIG RAIKES was dorm 21-3. The RAs on the hall, flood relief to help those affected by the Champion Reporter Michelle Lackey and Tamara Macko, Just recent disasters. The Liberty chapter of Psl Chi, the happen to be members of Psl Chi. The clothes that could not be used by the national honor society for psychology stu "They not only collected clothing but also Presbyterian Children's Home will go to dents, recently finished up a successful helped fold, organize and pack the clothing either the Miller Home for Girls or the clothing drive for the Presbyterian to go to the children's home,' said Psl Chi Patrick Henry Home for Boys in Children's Home. Psl Chi collected three President Brandy Miller. Lynchburg. vans and two cars full of clothes for the The clothes could not have come at a bet The clothing drive was part of the nation home. ter time for the Presbyterian Children's al Psl Chi honors program. Chapters around the country adopted a shelter to Psl Chi invited every dorm on campus to Home. support and this was Liberty's way of par participate in the clothing drive. RAs on the "Just that day the president of the home ticipating in the program. hall were encouraged to collect clothing, had sent out a letter to supporters asking PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDY MILLER and the drive was promoted by fliers hung for clothes for the older kids," said Miller. "It was a real blessing to be able to help around campus. The hall that collected the Clothes were continuing to come in even them out," Miller said. "It was really nice to HELPING HANDS — Melissa Houck, Vivian Rogers and Randy most clothing received a pizza party. after the deadline for the contest had know you're helping out." Holley watch over mounds of Psi Chi donations. Rick lambasts lousy lefto WOTdS OF Wt . wing Republicans PS- & 14 Inside: Wyou haven't vis Matt's trippy jaunt in ^ ited your local Here & There the time machine pg. ci FootLocker lately, Pg 2 Thur. Sat. Sun. One small step for - A you're missing a Wed. Partly cloudy. Partly sunny. Partly sunny. Life's a picnic ... well, ^ Laurelei ... pg. 14 hearty laugh." Partly cloudy. at least this week pg. I» Convocation: High 73, High 73, High76, High 77, High 70, Becky readies for the ^ Wed.—Dr. Jerry Falwell Low 49 Low 51 Low 56 Low 53 Low 57 Fri.—SGA — Laurelei learns how real world pg. Q Mon.—Mr. Armstrong Williams to moonwalk. Tuesday, April 14, 1998 Page 2, Liberty Champion - Earley addresses faith, politics Continued from Page 1 vote, In a district that hadn't elect with a terminal Illness, or whether ition of democracy, obscenity and ed a Republican In 100 years. we are one month old in the womb, First Amendment rights and how work for The Navigators for three Earley served in the Senate for 10 there Is Incredible value and digni he integrates his faith with his years. He spent a year at West years before attaining his current ty In every Individual life." legal and political work. Chester Teacher's College, outside position as Attorney General. After concluding his eloquent After the speech and the ques of Philadelphia, and then he served speech, Earley accepted questions tion and answer session had cul for two years at the University of On the new miUenium ... from students. When asked what minated, College Republican Press the Philippines in Manila. He conveyed to the audience he felt was the greatest problem Secretary Garet Robinson declared It was In the Philippines that that he's excited about the immi facing conservative Christians, he the event to be a success. "As a Audio Adrenaline; Christian ing on Wednesday, April 15 at Earley first became intrigued by nent opportunity in America and said that believers need to relax a dynamic speaker," he said, "Mark rock band Audio Adrenaline, 10 a.m. in DH 160-161. All politics. "I lived In the Philippines the world. "Every 100 years," he little bit and settle In for the long Earley Just blows your mind. Great along with the Supertones and commuters please make plana during a time of tremendous polit said, "people get a chance to live at haul. They can be too all-or-noth speaker. When you think about Jennifer Knapp, will appear in to attend. Also, there will be a ical Instability," he said. Students the turn of the century. You and I ing when it comes to battles, he the spiritual aspects that he adds concert In the Vines Commuter Car Wash on would come up to him and ask will get that privilege. Once every said. to politics, I can tell by the reaction Convocation Center on April Saturday, April 16, from 10 what It was like to speak freely 1,000 years, a group of people gets of the people who came out, he had 10, at 7:30 p.m. All seats are a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2146 Wards about politics on U.S. campuses. to live at the turn of the millenni On the Clinton Scandalfs)... a definite impact on our campus. reserved, and tickets are avail Road (Advance Auto Parts um. You and I will get that oppor He was also asked about the "I hope to see more people turn able through Tlcketmaster at parking lot}. Donations will be On making a difference ... tunity. current scandals that are swirling out for College Republican activi (604} 071-6100, Student Life at accepted arid all proceeds will "I came to two conclusions," "For the next two years, the dis around the White House. "Here I ties and see that we can actually extension 2131, New Life go to future commuter activi Earley said. "The first was, that cussion is going to be, What do am as a father of six children," he have an Influence on politics from Books and the LU Bookstore. ties. If you would like to volun America would not survive unless you want the next century to be, In replied. "As an elected official who a Christian perspective," Robinson Tickets will cost $20 For gold teer some of your time to help, you and I, In our generation, have Virginia and America?' I think you loves this country and the offlce of said. circle seats, $15.50 for individ please call the commuter office a passionate recommitment to the and I have an incredible opportu the presidency, and wants to see The College Republican ual seats and $13.50 for group at extension 2824. core principles of American democ nity. We get to put a stroke of the whoever is president do well for Chairman, John Ferguson, felt orders of 15 of more persons racy. The second conclusion I blueprint of the planning for the our country, my take on the whole that It was beneficial to hear Earley and for Liberty students. Gospel Singing: M1SO will pre came to was that 1 wanted to be next 100 years. And the next 1,000 thing is that the presidency In the reiterate the fact that students sent Gospel Fest "98, on April part, however small, of rekindling years. That excites me tremen eyes of our middle schoolers and should never fall to appreciate Women's Conference; Mamie 17 at 7 pint, in the Schilling that passion for freedom here In dously." high schoolers has been seriously their freedom. "I think we need to ; McCullough, author of "1 Can, Center. The gospel sing will fea America." Earley went on to say, "You can't damaged. And it will take an act of be reminded constantly of things You Can Too*\ will be the guest tures Praise in Motton.the LU Upon returning to the states, have a great Virginia or America grace to rehabilitate It over the next we tend to take for granted. The speaker at the 2nd Annual Fellowship Gospel Choir, The Earley attended law school at without having a good Virginia and 10 to 20 years." topic was definitely needed." Central Virginia Women's Rev, and Congregation, Blaine William and Mary. He met his wife America And you have It by recog Earley answered questions on When turning his attention to Conference to be held at Wilder and more! Admission Is during this period. She was nizing that there are truths that topics as diverse as abortion, the Liberty University Itself after giving Thomas Road Baptist Church free, and a freewill offering will attending UVa. at the time. After are self evident By recognizing political Influence of Gary Bauer his speech, Earley said, "I think It's oil April 18. For more Informa be collected. Proceeds will ben graduation, they were married and that there is a Creator. By recog and James Dobson, the death a thriving school. The students are tion, call Bev Lowfy at (804) efit the ministry of the LU moved to Chesapeake. nizing that we are all created penalty and International laws clearly here because they want to 846-0886, Natashla Lowry at Fellowship Gospel Choir. For He practiced law for five years equal, and we are all precious In (particularly concerning the con make a contribution. And for that (804) 528-1035 or Delores more Information call Samuel and then ran for the State Senate. His sight victed murderer from Paraguay), reason, I'm thrilled to be able to be Moon at (604) 525-5478. Anthony at MISO, extension He won, with 51 percent of the "Whether we are 99 years old, school vouchers, the specific defin with them." Registration for the event is $30 2688 before March 29 and $35 after. Military Emphasis: The sched H.M.S. Pinafore: The LU ule for Military Emphasis Day, Spiritual Life Office website spreads hope online Department of Fine Arts will Wednesday, April 15,
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BECKY WALKER College Life: As Real World as it Can Get i lire *© A oirnvTif' s 1 sit here with books waiting to be cracked, open grass, both shaded and sunny and a Anotes to be studied By RANDY KING quiet brook burbling In the background. and resumes to be stamped Life! Editor Riverside Park, located near the and mailed, I start to become Lynchburg School of the Arts on Rlvermont very tired. Very tired. Lit* tioA JrlUNAve., boast s 1of dizzyinCg views of th e James Books, magazines and utside the sun blazes. The grass River, basketball courts, many walking trails newspapers say how this isi looks so green and lush, much more and, once again, plenty of space to Just the time of my college career Ocomfortable than classroom chairs. spread out and enjoy the outdoors. when F am suppose to tackle Inside the professor's voice drones on, dis "Riverside has such beautiful views. I like the working world: leather cussing a topic so banal that all the stu the way you can harmonize with nature briefcase in my hand, the dents stare ahead with glassy-eyed gazes there," Junior Yanira Umana said. perfect answers on ray lipsv under the fluorescent lights. Picnicking In a cemetery may strike some an honest but winning smile The balmy temperature and fresh colors as a bit too macabre, but Lynchburg's Old oh my face and comfortable of spring have been attacking the resolve of City Cemetery Is beautiful, with flower gar shoes on my feet. even Liberty's most studious scholars. dens, shaded walkways among the head Why? Because we need to Students are finding It more and more chal stones and landscaped grounds. be prepared for this "real lenging to focus on their studies when all of The Peaks of Otter, which can be seen to world." creation Is tugging at their heart strings. the west from campus on clear days, are hot How many times have we A wise person once said, "If you can't beat spots among the picnicking subculture. heard those two words that 'em, Join 'em." Students who desire to get The postcard-perfect setting around the are suppose to cause goose outdoors and enjoy the weather should do lodge draws picnickers like the human bumps to rise on our class so. The amount of homework completed will equivalent of flypaper. room-flu ores c en t -11 g ft t - probably be the same. For those who are willing to make the forty stained skin. The answer is And what better way to enjoy toe warm DOUG KRIIIM minute drive, the Peaks, with their many too many times. sun, soft grass and delicious air of spring SATURDAY, IN THE PARK — With the warm days of spring, there's noth trails, meadows and vistas are worth the As we sit under these than a picnic. ing like a picnic in the park for battling the stress of classes. Two stu trip. "I enjoy picnicking at the Peaks Just lights, absorbing hours of Although the word "picnic" conjures up dents relax at Peaks View Park. because of the natural beauty of the place," information which will one Rockwellian images of the perfect nuclear Junior Rick Boyer said. day work as road maps or family sitting indian-style on a checkered cooler at hand, enjoying a full meal with out The quickest route to the Peaks of Otter Is trait guides while we enter blanket, dining from a wicker basket, one of friends at Peaks View Park. In Lynchburg, Peaks View Park, Riverside 460W to Bedford, then 43N through town. Into this unknown world, I the things that makes picnicking so enjoy There are countless spots for Impromptu Park, Blackwater Creek Recreational Area, 43N leads right to the Blue Ridge Parkway. can not help but wonder if we able Is that there are no concrete rules. and planned picnics scattered throughout Miller Park and the Confederate Cemetery If one had the luxury of a whole day to kill, have not already experienced Basically, picnics have three ingredients: the seven hills of Lynchburg. are picnic paradises. the Blue Ridge Parkway was made with this place. food, the outdoors and friends (optional). Of course the LU campus wins the hand Peaks View Park, located on 501N, fea enjoying the outdoors in mind. Many scenic This place that is supposed Liberty students can adapt, relaxing on iest place to picnic award. From the tures acres of playing fields, multiple bas overlooks include picnic tables or small to give us a slap-in-the~face the mansion lawn with a peanut butter and Mansion lawn to the Intermural field, stu ketball and tennis courts, several covered alpine meadows perfect for picnicking. with reality. This place where Jelly sandwich, or sprawling on a blanket, dents utilize every spot of grass to sprawl pavilions sheltering many tables, plenty of Mom and Dad no longer pays the rent or sends care pack- :i ages full of sugar cookies; j This place where it is not kosher to see a grown roan give up. ITs it Cmw. "LOVE BOAT" This is the stuff that we are MWWMMI. main characters struggle to fulfill their By JENNIFER PU.LATH supposed to be made of, Nb romantic longings in a typical Gilbert & more little puppy dog tails Copy Manager Sullivan satire. and sugar and spice. We are "It's one of the funniest shows I only to be made of strength fter winter's^ dreary conclusion, know." Hugo admitted with a grin. "We and success. we have coriie to anticipate the will all be pointing at a person and say And we have done just A. true and tested signs of spring; ing That's a ridiculous person," and that. We have already made it Lilacs and tulips speckle the campus, later 'Wait a minute, am I like that?'" into this real world, although leaves add a blush of green to the So, In two acts, the cast will take its it Is not the same one that mountain's sides and Cupid teases the audience through a round of emotions the media guides have told hearts of those usually immune to his and solutions, if only our romantic incli us to prepare for. fanatics. So it Is with great appropriate nations were as easily solved as the play Oh, we have read the text ness that the Fine Arts Department portrays! But this is comedy at Its books, taken the notes from introduces a play designed to entertain finest, a virtual mockery of some of the even Cupid, a production designed to overheads and retained valu ideals and desires of human kind, a capture the essence of spring and its able information thai we will penetration of the facade of cultural one day use In our occupa playfulness. ethics. tions. But we have learned so Director Dr. John Hugo will lead a "We have found the world." continued much more than that cast of veteran performers in Gilbert Hugo. "Now we're bringing it to you" We have learned life and Sullivan's play "H.M.S. Pinafore" Hugo relayed that this show Is classi lessons. Lessons that we which begins Its run at Liberty on April fied as a high comedy. Although not In have learned only by our 16. This romantic musical comedy is the fashion of David Letterman's Top 10 selves. Every day, every hour modeled after Victorian era ethics, and List, nor Saturday Night Live's skits; and even every minute, a per yet its characters are all too familiar for this production is still an Inspiration to son Is becoming better pre today's society. the casual humor that overtakes most of pared for this "real world." "It happened a while ago," Hugo said, daily Hying. It can be witnessed from "but the plot Is very fresh like the char "The (humor) Is richly funny," said just watching and listening acters you'd see on Seinfeld." Hugo. "It is more like fudge than to the students at Liberty. It is this tangled web of characters Mountain Dew." A group has just suceessr and passions that the audience will join Performances will run from April 16- fully finished a major presen for a brief interlude. Through broken 19, 21 and 23-25. All performances tation after going three days hearts, misinterpreted action^ and begin at 7:30 p.m. with the exception of without sleep. romantic longings, the "H, M .S. Pinafore" a matinee showing on April 19 at 2:30 A girl just received a letter cast creates a plot that each Individual pJm. Tickets may be purchased for $6 at from her parents and found MYLES LAWIIORN can easily relate to. • the ticket office to the Fine Arts build out that they were separating A WHALE OF A TALE, AND IT'S ALL TRUE — The Crew of Liberty's H.M.S. A 19th century "Love Boat" is perhaps ing, or they may be reserved by calling because they couldn't work Pinafore holds for the shutter. Dr. Hugo (seated; center) directs. what the play best resembles. Set on extension 2085. A discount night will be things out. Her Majesty's ship in the late 1870s. the offered April 16 and 21 for $4. An athlete was just told that he would be out the rest of the season due to a bad knee. One student Is trying to balance school and work, not IjHSIVS TEH hlfS St* AUVI6 AVZBttALIRB even knowing how he will pay cliffs or something rather than going to class," he said. ing act that It doesn't matter how we perform or what we for next semester's tuition. LORI BRIDGEWATER "Will used to drive his Volkswagen on the sidewalk, cam say, because people aren't there to see us," said Stuart. Triumphs and defeats such Life! Reporter pus security was out to get him." "The well Is deep, and God Is always faithful. as these force us to grow-up McGlnness wasn't the only creative one in the group. "If we pray, and If we really want to have a good show faster, shoving us up the next On Valentine's Day, Stuart made his girlfriend a roman and be led by the Spirit, If we want to be empty of our step on the ladder of life. We udio Adrenaline has generally been known as tic, candlelight dinner In his dorm room during open selves and be filled with Jesus, then the people can look experience pain when we fall, everyone's favorite band. After all, who hasn't . heard of "Big House?" But before these guys ever house did. "I don't think she liked It!" laughed Stuart. His through us and see glory. Every night He can do It — we happiness when we succeed A can't. WeVe realized that. It's Just a matter of having your advice to guys Is to go In blind rather than do something and frightened when we came together to write this popular song, they were best with a plan. heart In the right place." remove our gown and mortar friends at Kentucky Christian College. Audio Adrenaline has a heart for college students. board and step Into that Mark Stuart, Barry Blair (who is no longer with the They recently published a devotion about Issues facing three-piece-suit. group), and Will McGlnnlss played In a band called A180. college students. We soon find out that noth Bob Herdman later Joined the band and came up with the "Our ministry toward college students Is growing ing becomes more real than Idea for the name, Audio Adrenaline. because we've been there," said Stuart. "And not Just the things which we experi The four made a single called "My God", and paid to Christian college students, but also mainstream. The ence by ourselves. No longer have it put on a CD radio sampler with 15 other local most important thing Is to guard your heart about the do we have our parents to fall artists. Forefront Productions heard the single on the different philosophies you listen to," he said. back on, cushioning our radio and eventually signed Audio Adrenaline to a record "It's the time In your life when you decide who you descent. deal. are, so it's very Important to be strong going into college We must depend on our Stuart's biggest struggle at college was physical and to have a group of believers that you can be selves to get through four exhaustion. He majored In high school math and science involved with. I know you guys go to Liberty, but In a years of college. And when we education and had to study three to four hours a day. mainstream college you could get washed away quick find that niche or flow of how Stuart was also Involved In the Student Government ly" things should go. we have and was an RA with Bob Herdman his senior year. "We Audio Adrenaline also has to guard their hearts — accomplished our goal, were in charge, If you could Imagine that," said Stuart. even in the Christian music Industry. One way they do So, don't let anyone tell you "We totally goofed off the whole year." this Is by surrounding themselves with encouragers that you ure not prepared to Although Stuart admitted to being one of the goof-offs and prayer warriors, but even this is not enough. They live In this so-called "real In the group, Will McGlnness was "the troublemaker." world." "Will didn't look at authority wisely when he was In col actively stay In the Word of God and keep each other PHOTO COURTESY OF FOHEFKOMT MUSIC accountable. We are already doing it lege," said Stuart. "He took classes over two or three COMING SOON TO OUR BIG HOUSE — Audio times to pass them because he would be out Jumping off "It's easy for us to think that because we're the open Adrenaline will be at the Vines April 16. 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Lift up your head as you trudge towards DeMoss tomorrow. Savor the cloudy blos to enter the world which spring soms on the trees thatline the path. (Jo for a picnic and perfect your shad of tan. has warmed breathe in the simple, refreshing warmth of the sun. The freshness of spring as a temporary gift before the scorching days of summer. Absorb every momen t along the way. 9t will renew your soul. Brio A.Lowe - Jessica Miller GOING TO THE CHAPEL (top) — The Prayer Chapel perched at the end of an ally of Cherry trees. OUTDOOR EDUCATION (left) — Students took their coursework outside, studying by solar power. PHED 450 — ADVANCED OUTDOOR BASKET BALL (below) — A pick-up game of basketball on the Circle. THE GLORY OF SPRING — Old Glory flew high above the multi-hued Courtyard. It Page 6, Liberty Champion Tuesday. April 14, 1998 OPINION •••BHMMMM «.ANP o\)fc G4fcTy 60ALSA1*£ SiMfLE- Get in touch with IlilMMM,.,,,,,, WE WILL foLfuL ALLTHE: C/APTV your inner child — 4^1-.The Liberty . FKOAMSKTHC WOfcLiaMSMAl?e... this ain't kid stuff This past weekend was an unusual one for me. It was relaxing and enjoy able as opposed to my commonly hectic, nail-biting, deadline-fighting, ulcer- Inducing weekends in the Champion office. This weekend presented me with Lnampion the opportunity to get in touch with my The Official Newspaper of Liberty University inner child ... kind of. Established 1983 It all started because I had the chance .Where the Spirit of the Lord Is, there Is Liberty" (2 Corinthians 3:17) to interact with a young child — two years young to be exact His name: Eli. His infectious smile: cuter than a cross When uM Clinton seek eyed kitten. His troubles: non-existent Watching him made me reflect forgiveness for himself? upon a few things. I thought about It was almost amusing to hear President Clinton, on his recent trip to Africa, what it's like to be apologizing for nearly everything he could think of to apologize for. He included a little kid nowa slavery on his list of apologies, then cheapened it by declaring slavery less gross days. I wondered than America's tendency to "ignore* Africa since emancipation. what ltd be like If He has apologized to victims of government experiments in the post- World War adults employed II years. The goverdmerit conducted syphilis research on unsuspecting black some "kiddie" tac men, and Clinton wanted to make it right. tics. And I remi The next thing America knows, our Apologlzer-in-Chief will take Nelson Do Republicans have any nisced about some MATT Mandela's advice to heart and apologize to Fidel Castro for the longstanding eco of my childhood _SWINEHAR T nomic embargo the U.S. has Imposed on Cuba. (the sad, obligate- •••••^^••^•i Some of the offenses Clinton mentioned were certainty inexcusable, and since moral standards left? ry, nostalgic part of this column — aimed the one apologizing and those he apologized to had nothing to do with the offens at the female segment of my audience.) es noted, the contrition seetns a bit unequal to the magnitude of the crimes com Ask most Liberty students or faculty and his homosexual pal as great upstand A child's life: not all fun n' games mitted. But what is most striking about this whole attempt to curry favor is the which politician represents the biggest ing citizens. Just watching Eli made me think that offenses he failed toi mention. threat to the moral values they believe in, Another example of the GOP's surren being a toddler sure must be fun. Has anyone heard the name Genntfer Flowers come up? How about Paula and President Clinton's name is likely to der has been in its response to Clinton's Everybody thinks you're the best thing Jones? Or Hillary? Of uleTpoor souls who Voted for this president? Where are the be near the top of the list I for one am ter appointees for his administration and the since frozen yogurt. A hard day involves apologies to'them? As columnist Mona eharett pointed out recently, Clinton has rified at the prospect of another four years courts. Bob Dole promised strict scrutiny spilling your "dink" on the kitchen floor, apologized for all sins but his own. of Democratic governance. of nominees while he was Senate Majority which can be rectified with a sheepish It's « bit ironic that ail the sins for which he did penance, all occurred before But what scares me even more Is the Leader, but we're stiH waiting. "uh oh," and being bonked on the head his lifetime. Maybe,i£$ aVfbit less humbling to notice someone else's sins. Or increasing shift in momentum on the Dr. Henry Satcher was confirmed by the by a Nerf ball. You take naps whenever maybe a bit more politic. Either way, it provides an interesting took at the soul of other side of the aisle. The Republican GOP-controlled Senate to die post of sur you start getting a little grumpy (would a man who, while still popular, has sold all claim to teach moral lessons to the party that so recently ran candidates like geon general. This In spite of Satcher's n't that be nice!) and playing with toys is rest of us. Oh well, fcfoh'tiei usspoil the party. Hail to the Chief! ; Ronald Reagan and stood firmly in the support of partial-birth abortion and con die norm. right camp on moral issues, Is now selling dom distribution to America's kids, and But not everytiilng's child's play for its soul to the highest bidder. his opposition to parental notification. The today's toddler. There's work to be done. A few examples should make my case man is an abortion-rights radical, and no Grooming the dog, mowing the lawn Fairness in registration clear. Take the recent Congressional race one even cares. (while riding on "Ganpa's" lap) and mash in California that pitted a pro-life, pro- As I write, the Senate Is poised to con ing your own potatoes (one of the lesser- family Republican against one who firm Judge Frederlcka Massiah-Jackson. appreciated skills) are Just a few of the process is important favored abortion, homosexual special She's a Pennsylvania Judge who, in her chores the "90s child must do to succeed. rights and gun control. current post, has consistently fought the Kiddie tactics for a better tomorrow Registration time has rolled around again. Students are scurrying to get pro Guess where Newt Gingrich and other death penalty, argued for the least possi It's just not fair — the gushing praise fessors' signatures on class schedules, Everyone is wondering if the particular big party names were? In California cam ble sentences and allowed vicious mur littie children get that is. I mean, little Eli class desired will Still be open when the great day finally comes to register. paigning for Brooks Firestone, the pro- derers back on the streets with barely a hits a whiffle ball no more than 10 feet Some are wondering more than others, which leads to our point abortion candidate. slap on the wrist and everybody and their uncle (no exag ,ln theory, registration prtortry is determined tirstby cJassififfatlon, then by I This comes on die heels of the GOP's Republicans, terrified of press reaction geration —- it was a family reunion) gives social security nurober. This Is designed, presumably, to avoid charges of decision to continue supporting If they defeat the nomination of him high lives! unfairness in the selection process, as to who gets to register when candidates who back partial- a black woman, will do any Grown-ups should do this. Imagine Supposedly^ every semester the social security lineup reverses^ so those birth abortion. The party's thing necessary to gain points changing die waste basket or opening die whose numbers start with a nine will go first one semester, and those with a National Committee abandoned in the polls, even supporting door and suddenly being the most popu zero will go last, Then the next semester the zeros go first and the nines last the central moral issue of our this killer Judge. lar person around. The air fills with the Good plan, to theoryl time by a 3-1 vote. God help us. Wltii friends like sound of slapping skin and cheers as Unless the collective memory is faulty, last semester the nines had priority. Consider the case of Most this, Christian values don't your ego expands to previously un Guess what nines? You get priority iagain this^eri^Ster. Not bad, except that Favored Nation status for China. need enemies. reached proportions. Morale would soar the zeroes get dead last place, twice in a row, When congressional Democrats, When federal courts ruled as completion of simple tasks garnered What's going on heje?^ Are the luckless zeroes stuck in last place for life, or of all people, tried to punish China RICK that Virginia's own Virginia newfound appreciation. at least the duration of their undergrad studies? is this a one-time oversight, or for its political and religious perse BOYER Military Institute had to admit To be a kid again a decision made by sotoeone (obviously not tile zeroes) who feels that the reg- cution, especially of Christians, mtmt^m •man women, GOP Governor George Kids are very smart We may not real istiatfon process is niit important? Republicans stopped them cold. Allen begged the school to ize it, but almost everything a youngun Either way, it's probably too late to do anything about it this semester. We'd The color of China's money is good with back down. He ignored the fact that does has some sort of manipulative suggest however, that die poor zeroes should get first call for die next two the Republican leadership anytime. Never our Constitution gives states the right scheme behind it. And more often .than semesters to try to even tilings out Those who will graduate In December will mind the fact that all those cheap Chinese to decide how to direct tiieir education. not, it works. Here's one I used: be out in the cold, but lets rectify tilts situation as soon as possible so It does goods are stained with the blood of the Present Governor Jim Gilmore does not God mustve thought it'd be funny to not affect anyone else.; slave labor that produced them. oppose abortion before the 12-week make me the only boy in a family of four Republican leaders are responsible for mark in pregnancy. kids. I tried to fight It though ... even after $900 million of your money we gave to the In Alabama, Judge Roy Moore has been the last of "them" was born. U.N. population control fund this year. losing court battles to keep the Ten I was six years old and my Mom was Translated, that's your dollars paying for Commandments in his courtroom. pregnant for the last time. Desperately Quotes of the week... abortions overseas (including millions of Governor Fob James, a Democrat-turned- wanting a brother, I feared I'd end up forced abortions in China, perhaps?). Republican, has promised to call In the "So teach us to numbW our days, that we may apply our hearts with anodier femme fatale. unto wisdom/ ' One GOP congressman from Ohio made National Guard, if necessary, to defend I received a phone call one day after Judge Moore's constitutional right to post — Psalm 90:12 a slick parliamentary move that saved die school. "Matt, I had a little girl," declared National Endowment for the Arts. It ought the Commandments. Mom from the hospital. Quietly sobbing, "Do not squander time; for that Is the stuff life Is made of. * to be shut down; instead it lost mere What happened to die day when the I came up with the perfect solution. peanuts off its budget That's your money. Constitution was, as It claims to be, the "Mom ... SELL HER!!!!" I exclaimed. — Benjamin Franklin Ain't you happy with how it's being spent? "supreme law of the land?" And where is "Matt, we can't sell her. She's really cute. Maine's two Republican women sena the Republican outcry for traditional val You'll like her," Mom tried to convince tors, Olympla Snowe and Susan Collins, ues? Both are becoming ancient history. me. Still having an ace in the hole, I were two of the three votes needed to over Since taking over Congress In 1994, the pointed out to my Mom that "We could j ride die evil Clinton's veto of the partial GOP is getting all the big PAC money tiiat get $10,000 for her!" birth abortion ban. Their punishment? used to go to Democrats. It's a huge temp Needless to say, my Mom didn't opt for You probably hadn't even heard of the tation. Apparently a little blood money Is the extra cash. 1 did however, fenagle a f^ -The Liberty • Member of Associated treachery till now, I'll bet Of the two other too much to resist The values of Christian deal that I could pick part of her name. I Collegiate Press since 1989 jflp Republicans on the partial-birth bandwag Americans don't count anymore. can't tell what It was, but it may have had 1991-92, All-American on, one was Vermont's Jim Jeffords, who Dr. James Dobson Is threatening to something to do wltii a musical involving Lhampion 1992-93, 95 First Class recently won die "Freedom of Choice back a third party presidential candidate a red-headed orphan. 1971 University Blvd. Award" from a pro-abortion group. in 2000, and claims he can take five mil Now tiiat's bargaining. Start with an Lynchburg, VA 24506 Two Republican congressmen are now lion voters with him. I'm not sure I won't offer they must refuse to get what you (804) 582-2124 openly gay. Again, no one cares. Least of be one. If we don't stand up and fight now, really want I'd like to take that Into the Deborah Huff Cam Davis all Newt Gingrich, who trekked to what'll be left to fight for? God bless "real world" with me. 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I'liolos by Sauna Ueasley and Lezah Crosby Tuesday, April 14, 1998 Liberty Champion, Page 7 COMMENTARY Enforce the dress code or let it die By CHRIS WILLIAMS responsibilities are fun. Some are wasn't there to dress them. the faculty and RAs do not want Champion Editorialist not Enforcing the rules and hand Most male students would not the duty of enforcing the dress ing out reps Is not on most RAs' wear a tie unless It was required. code, they should quit and find a The dress code at Liberty has lists of enjoyment But this Is a Ties are not comfortable, but this Is university where there's no dress become a problem that cannot be responsibility they have been not a valid excuse for disobeying code to worry about. solved In a way that will please both entrusted with. It Is true that RAs the dress code. They shouldn't be Go to a school where the ladles YOJHE Sotto$Q>To ENFORCE THE J the student body and the adminis have classes too. But that should allowed to attend class If they're not can wear Lycra half-tanks and tration. The flash point is the not allow them to shirk duties that In compliance with the dress code. Spandex shorts. Go to a school enforcement (or non-enforcement) earn them their scholarships. This Is the way the policy In The where the guys can wear a tank top of this policy. Liberty should either If a person has a H^BHBBHB I^MMI Liberty Way Is laid and Speedos. See how the mind enforce the dress code consistently Job and disobeys the "The student out. This is the way will wander away from class and or surrender to the pressures of policies he or she it is in the business toward "other things." noncompliance. does not agree with, body must prove world. If an employ If, however, there is a sincere tin First, professors have a hlt-or- that person Is fired it's able to ee does not adhere desire for change, stay here and mlss enforcement of the dress and replaced. When responsibly to the dress code, he work with the administration. Male STAFF code. One professor may be strict It comes to the rules or she Is not allowed students may now wear beards. on the requirements laid out In The of conduct, there Is handle the to work. If It This is a big change from previous Liberty Way. Another may not be. very little room for latest dress becomes a consis years. Casual dress Is now permit The lack of consistency has made subjectivity In the code changes." tent abuse, that ted In some places where It previ this policy a Joke at best and an Irri business world, so ______employee will be ously was not. tation to the students at worst In why Is there so replaced. These changes did not come one 8 a.m. class this semester, much exercised at Liberty? Some female students are just as about by rebelling against the there have been, on average, 25 The students are also responsible bad. Some will wear a T-shirt, a dress code. They came about by percent of the class In violation of (or In this case Irresponsible) when skirt that is too short and Vans. students working for change and the dress code. There has not been It comes to obeying the dress code. Some of them look as If they had convincing the administration they any action taken by the professor. Many students complain about raided the Salvation Army's rejec could be trusted. This angers the students who the dress code. Granted, It has Its tion bin. Some students would like to see comply with the policy. If there Is flaws, but this does not Justify a While these students may look the area around the ATM and tele no punishment for violation of rebellious attitude toward the poli "fashionable", they must remember visions In DeMoss Hall become a the dress code, why bother cy. By rebelling against the policy, that the world determines what is "casual dress code" zone. Some observing It? The dress code Is these students also rebel against fashionable. A skirt on a cold day Is female students are not satisfied they have been given, there will be the policy, it should be removed not that difficult to enforce, yet the administration. This Is Intolera a problem, but until the dress code with current restrictions, and no changes In policy. The student from The Liberty Way. A written some professors don't notice, ble at a Christian university. Is changed, female students should would like to see cold-weather body must prove it's able to respon policy that is merely print on a piece don't care or are In rebellion The almost laughable part Is that conform to the policy. rules adjusted upward to allow sibly handle the latest dress code of paper becomes a Joke. against the university's policy. the students who complain the Again, If a female student is out dress slacks when the temperature changes before more will occur. Unfortunately, It reduces all However, the blame for this most are the ones who violate the of dress code, she should not be drops below 45 degrees or the The dress code Is a sore spot for other policies to the same level. absurd episode does not only rest policy most often. allowed to attend class. As was winds are gustlng at 10 mph. all concerned. The bottom line is Having a dress code Is not nec on the faculty's shoulders. Why do Some male students come to stated before, the lack of enforce There are those In the adminis that If the dress code Is to stay, it essarily a bad thing, but having RAs fall to prevent these students class with no tie on, a shirt that Is ment is the problem. tration who will support the stu must be consistently enforced by one that is not enforced is an from abiding by the dress code? not tucked In and tennis shoes. It If students do not want a dress dents In some reasonable changes. those with the power to do so. embarrassment to all people RAs have responsibilities. Some makes them look as If "Mommy" code, CVCC is across the street If But If students abuse the freedoms If those In power refuse to enforce associated with Liberty. Parents should be held responsible America's moral life has for the actions of their children reached a new low By BRUCE COLLIER Parents are no longer the single most the shooting of their fellow students Champion Editorialist dominant influence on their children would seem to point In that direction), "Travel-gate" and the widening that characterized previous generations. but even if a mental disorder is proven, By CHRISSY REMSBERG Whitewater quagmire? Champion EdltortallBt On March 24, 1998, something very This is apparent by the 50 percent (arid the parents need to be held account What is so praiseworthy'about bizarre happened at a Jonesboro, Ark. growing) divorce rate. able. They are truly to blame, at least in While President Clinton was a president who escapes scan elementary school. Two young boys This suggests one consequence that part, and if their children are convicted, in Africa recently, his Job dal after scandal by the skin of allegedly opened fire on some of their should flow from the shooting in they too should bear at least some of the approval rating soared even his teeth? classmates, leaving five people dead and Arkansas if these kids are convicted. It's responsibility for this tragedy. higher. More than seven out of One must also question the 10 others wounded. true that most 11 10 Americans said they approve moral quality of a nation that With the accused perpetrators now in and 13-year-olds of the job he is doing, according would so highly approve of an custody, the courts will have to sift their don't have access to a recent article in the Individual who is so obviously way through the justice system to deter to guns, or even Richmond Times-Dispatch. lacking In morality of any kind. mine what the consequences should be. know how to use This statement is really quite President Clinton has more law Many people want to see the boys tried them. Most are I'M COINS TO tou\<>° TiAy WITH amazing when one considers suits on his hands than his as adults. The problem is that the still playing with that this poll was taken after lawyers can handle. These law accused students are only 11 and 13 Barbies or Tonka TOMS Of PrOPLE'Vj^S^!^ the dismissal of the Paula Jones suits question everything from his years old — that's hardly adult by any trucks. The last sex harassment mm______financial dealings to one's standards. thing on their r case. his sexual conduct to While it's true that everyone is minds is opening YEAH! AMP THEM ' ' ~" On Wednesday, "What is so his very integrity. Why responsible for his or her own actions, fire on their class April 1, Judge praiseworthy would anyone approve the mere fact that these boys are as mates. Susan Webber of someone who can-^ young as they are presents a serious Thus, one solu about a president % Wright threw out not even keep his own problem. Not only does It leave the jus tion that must the Jones case. who escapes personal house In tice system in a dilemma, but It has to result from this Wright made the order? make society wonder how children this tragedy Is greater claim that though scandal after It is very disturb young could do something as vicious as parental responsi Clinton's actions scandal by the ing to hear that the what they are accused of. bility. If these stu were offensive. SKin OJ Ms teeth?" Clintons are celebrat The reason for this type of behavior dents are convict m they "fell far short" ——————— _ lng and the Democrats among today's youth could be attrib ed, the parents of being worthy of a trial. are all rejoicing over their "vic uted to several different possibilities. ought to be held TTTTTTm How can this be? How can a tory." What sort of victory is it One possible cause couid be the media. accountable for Tmwirr man, a president even, get away to have to defend one's charac-^ The violence shown on the "silver their children's with such behavior? It Is simply ter at every turn? screen" has left some children unable to actions as well. If "offensive." Then the American As the leader of the free world, distinguish fact from fiction. To see they were observant K?M people respond by sending Clinton's character and actions someone shot and killed has become parents, chances Clinton's approval ratings should be above reproach. They standard fare in the movies. are they would 111 through the rooft certainly don't fit that description There are a host of other factors as have seen some Shouldn't the president of the now, yet the American people well, that may be partial contributors to warning signs in United States be held to a high apparently approve of his Job this tragic event. Some fall prey to the their children. er standard than that? The performance nonetheless. temptation to blame the gun. Some It has yet to be Clintons are ecstatic about the They approve a of a man who blame society. Still others want to hold determined recent victory, but what of the is an admitted adulterer, not to our "culture of death" responsible. whether or not Monica Lewinsky allegations, to mention a scam artist. What a However, the most Important issue Is the kids were say nothing of "File-gate," sad shape our country Is In. . the lack of parental Involvement in chil mentally deranged R&S for] sihle. i~c>c>7 dren's daily lives. (although surely Liberty Forum ""•" Some SGA campaigns have been Involved in those kinds involved in any kind of negative A graduating senior ——————————— of tactics. You acknowledged as campaigning. are running clean much when you wrote that "three There are candidates for each of says thank you operations candidates have been accused of the three offices who have gone to nasty tactics." extremes to ensure that their Dear Editor, Editor's Note: Dear Editor, Well, what about the other five campaigns are above board and candidates? Also, the very begin stay that way. As a senior, I decided to write a I am writing In response to your ning of your editorial states, "the If the student body, as the public thank-you letter regarding Complaints? Comments? Your editorial "Keep the Mudslinglng out SGA presidential race has begun Champion suggested, is going to the administration and graduation. views matter! Let your voice of SGA Campaigns" (Apr. 7, 1998). to fill the air with nasty rumors." send a message "that we won't I'm graduating in May and after You noted your dissatisfaction This implies that the three candi tolerate this nonsense," they the confusion over graduation day be heard. Take the opportuni with the negative tone of this dates you mentioned were all should know that there are posi I'm pleasantly surprised and ty to spread your ideas to a year's SGA campaign by saying, presidential candidates. I know tive, hardworking SGA candidates thankful that the administration readership of 5,000. Drop us "We'd have thought the candidates for a fact that this is not accurate. who have not resorted to political returned graduation to Saturday. would at least get their own plat I share the Champion's view mudslinglng. If you are a senior and you walk a line. Leave your letters in forms out before they began that SGA campaigns can become by Dr. Borek, Dr. Gulllermtn, Dr. the Champion office at DH destroying each others' good more Intense than necessary. Falwell, etc., please extend your 110 anytime. names." However, It Is Important to note Travis L. Griffin thanks by giving them a brotherly While it is true that some candi that only a few of the candidates or sisterly bear hug. dates have resorted to mudsling (not all of whom are seeking the lng, not all those seeking office presidency) have allegedly been — Ben Lllllendahl Page 8, Liberty Champion Tuesday, April 14, 1998 LIBERTY UNIVERSITY ITS ALL FUN AND GAMES UNTIL ... (right) — Tina HaU sends the javelin into orbit. ••• SARENA BEASLEY I LEADERS OF THE PACK (above) — Stephen Glthuka leads the way as Josh Cox follows close ly behind. ME AND MY SHADOW (right) — Jeremy tries to tie his shoe during a long jump. 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The Flames held Big South oppo LU right fielder Llbl Cook shlned Liberty (23-19, 4-6 Big South nent George Mason to only one run for the Flames. Cook hit a perfect Conference) split a double header In a double header Thursday. Katie three-for-three at the plate arid con with UNC Wilmington Monday, Phillips picked up her ninth win, tributed two stolen bases In game then swept North Carolina A&T refusing to give up a single walk two versus UMBC. In the top of the and George Mason. while notching three strikeouts. sixth, Cook put an exclamation NC A&T fell victim to an LU In the second game, Leslie Inge point on her day with a diving catch offensive onslaught. The Lady shut-out the Patriots and was in right field to end the inning. Flames scored 10 runs off of 11 helped at the plate by Stacy The Lady Flames will be playing hits In the rout of the Lady Aggies. Radulovlch who went three-for- on enemy territory all this week. 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Klmmle is more of a wing With the loss of senior guards The Liberty Lady Flames bas Seminole District team and was player and likes to set up her shot" Mart Kong and Tiffany Ratcliff ketball team is coming off Its most the' Lynch- MMMMNMaMMi MMMMMMM Of course, cer Krystal will step in as backup successful season, with a stellar burg News & 'Tm looking forward to tain adjustments point guard under starter Sarah 29^1 finish,thei r only loss coming Advance had to be made by Wllkerson. at the hands of eventual national Player of the playing for my dad, both father and " I think Krystal is stepping into champion Tennessee, in the first Year. daughter this past a great opportunity at point,* round of the NCAA tournament T am very but the biggest thing season (Klmmle's Coach Reeves said. "Shell learrt a A huge reason fist the ladles' excited about .Titt looking forward to freshman year.) lot from Sarah arid wlfi improve success hinges on the family coming to The first was her game." atntosphere that surrounds the Liberty," is playing with vyhat Kimmie Krystal has been highly touted fearri. Head Coach fUck ftseves Krystal said. should call her across the region for her stellar coached his eldest daughter "It's definitely Kimmie again." dad on the court: high school performances. Klmmle this season, along with going to be a — Krystal Reeves "Dad" or; ''Coach." There's no doubt in my mind; learning expe The team thought she's one of the best high school superstar twin sisters, Sarah and r| 11 Sharon Wllkerson. The newest rience, and .'.: ""'',' '" iiiiMinii '' HI-niiiin ft would be stupid point guards in the state," member to this family affair steps I'm looking forward to playing for if Klmmle didn't call me Dad," Jefferson Forest Head Coach and In next semester, as Coach Reeves* my dad. But the biggest thing I'm coach Reeves said. So that adjust LU alumnus, Dawn Coleman youngest daughter. Krystal arrives looking forward to is playing with ment was made easily. said. "Her game is very well* to assist the squad. Klmmle again.'' "I didn't want to be too hard on rounded. She's a hard worker, ]|rysta! is coming off ati impres Klmmle arid Krystal Reeves her, but it worked out good. We both on and off the court" sive senior year at Jefferson Forest played together in high school arid both adjusted well and it was a Tm looking forward toth e expe* High School in Bedford , Va. After proved to be a potent combtaatlon, great experience. We really deep rlence," coach Reeves said, i think playing all four of her high school with Krystal rurmmg the point and ened Our relationship." Reeves both Krystal and Kimmie will years on the varsity team, she Klmmle excelling at shooting went on to say. With the road enjoy it too. They won't be compet capped off her high school career guard. Krystal is hoping for more of already paved, it seems no one ing forth e same job, so the rivalry by leading her team to a share of the same here at Liberty. will have a problem adjusting to won't be there. I think playing the Seminole District "Krystal and Klrnmle are totally a hew member of the "•family" together will bring them closer." COURTESY OF ttcKRlisvss different players," their father Rick next season. IT'S EASY AS A FLICK OF THE WHIST — Future Flame Championship, individually, she It will definitely be fun towatc h averaged over 15 ppg, along with Reeves said. They play different "I basically signed a verbal the Lady Flames next season as Krystal Reeves demonstrates perfect form as a senior positions, and their style of play is agreement to play for Liberty the "fainfiy" just gets bigger. point guard for Jefferson Forest High School. better than seven assists per game. MM Marks begins recovering from shoulder surgery fought through further shoulder damage and By BRIAN KBNNA Four months of rehabilitation lie ahead for Champion Reporter Intense pain to return to the line-up. Marks. The sophomore is currently exercising The 28-game season took Its toll, and by the with basic shoulder movements and should Edward Marks, a reserve point guard for time Marks made It into surgery, his shoulder begin a weight program toMay . the Liberty men's basketball team, underwent was severely damaged. Marks said that so far, the doctors are reconstructive shoulder surgery on March 26, The doctor said it looked like a weed wack- pleased with his progress, and they say he Is at Lynchburg General Hospital. er tore his shoulder to pieces," team Athletic ahead of schedule. The surgery was a result of a separated Trainer Brian Sennet said. Marks, better known as "Gumbo" by his shoulder experienced while weight lifting last During the two-and-a-half hour procedure, friends and teammates, was a Prop 48 player spring. The New Orleans native was to the doctors tightened all of Marks' shoulder liga last year. Defensively, he was a significant process of making a full recovery until he re- ments and pieced together what was left of contributor for the Flames' defense this sea lnjured the shoulder during practice at the soft tissue. son. He averaged three points, three rebounds beginning of last basketball season. "I'm feeling really good...there's no pain," and three assists per game. 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Jeremy Highsmlth shoved Robin Williams Jumped her way with a distance of 6.60m and in the into second with a distance only an Layer Cakes Into the lead in the long Jump with triple Jump with a distance of inch less than Johnson. a distance of 5.38m. Teammates Naomi Elgin with a distance of 5.20m and Amy Sturgill with a dis tance of 5.17m joined together to sweep another event. Sturgill traded her third place in long jump for a first place in triple jump with a distance of 11.09m. Wendy Heath with a distance of 10.88m and Naomi Elgin with a distance of 10.51m linked up to sweep up another set of oppo nents. Similar to the ladies, Pete McFadden dashed his way Into the number one spot in both the 100m with a time of 11.01 and the 200m 15-1S oz. dash (21.25). Jeremy Neel, Grover Gaddy and James Mitchell put the finishing touches on the 100m Nabisco Chips Ahoy! dash sweep. Marlon Tanner and Cedric Pollard combined together to finish the sweep of the top three places in the 200m dash. 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Nans Sc4dTbDealer&V\fcflla% Accept Federal Rxxl Starry NC 28712 • (704) 884-6834 ItahdaleaCa'citcom.net Page 14, Liberty Champion Tuesday, April, 14 1998 Softball drops Reeves sis 3toUMBC ters reunite — Page 11 — Page 12 Hankinson named head b-ball coach Jammmmmaa^masamtmmmm April 8, LU President John lead us into the milennium." By LAURELEI MILLER Borek Jr. announced that from a The resignation of former LU Sports Editor field of more than 50 applicants, Head Coach Jeff Meyer Just More than 17 years after first Hankinson was his top choice. before the start of the 1997-'98 applying for the position, Mel "We have selected a dedicated basketball season left the vacan Hankinson, top assistant at Christian who will build upon our cy. Randy Dunton stood in as West Virginia University for the rich athletic history, and who will interim head coach this year, and past five years, secured the head assist our students as they grow according to Borek, ran a close coaching Job for the Liberty spiritually, academically and ath second in the final decision. men's basketball team. In a letically," Borek said. "I think "Everyone talks about UCLA press conference Wednesday, weVe selected the right coach to and North Carolina, but for a Christian coach, this is the No. 1 laureleimiller Job in the country," Hankinson }£ra info 'bout the new guy said. "That's why I'm so excited about being here." Aliens invade Held head coaching jobs at:Slippery Rock University In 1981, the year Meyer was hired, Hankinson also sought sneaker realm (1968-74), Roanoke College (1974-78), Delta State LBZAH CROSBY the position. LU's newly appoint Lunar cam? ... check. Satellite University (1978-'84), Samford University (1985-'87) and LET THE FUN AND GAMES BEGIN — Newly appointed Men's ed head coach smiled as he uplink? ... Check. Oxygen Basketball Head Coach Mel Hankinson shares a hearty the Master's College (1987-'93) reflected on the valuable experi tanks? ... Check. Freeze-dried chuckle with long-time friend Dr. Jerry Falwell. Liberty's fifth coach in its 25-year basketball history ence he had gained since then. food supply?... Check. Nike Air Served 21-years as a head coach; tallied 385-268 record "God's timing is perfect," Liberty Way is about .... Masters come to Liberty?' Well, here he is." Turbo Flight shoes? ... Check. Has led his teams to 13 postseason appearances Hankinson said. "When I lookback, College helped me understand Despite their longstanding Astronauts fasten your seat- Led WVU to first "sweet 16" berth since 1959 I can see how well God prepared me what Liberty requires. friendship, Falwell said that for the belts, we're ready for lift-off. Worked as a scout for the Seattle Supersonics for this Division I position." "I hope that within the next first time he remained totally unln- Lately, it seems I cant walk Was main platform speaker at the NCAA Final Four In After Just finishing one of the two years, we will not Just win, volved In the whole selection by a shoe store without grimac best seasons in Mountaineers but dominate the Big South ... process. The weight of the decision Denver, Col. in 1991 ing, pointing to some out history — with a berth In the but not at any cost," Hankinson rested solely on Borek's shoulders landish, goofy looking tennis Authored 14 books and many articles on psychological NCAA "Sweet 16" — Hankinson said of his future goals. and Falwell never mentioned his shoe and saying, "Eww! Who in and technical aspects of basketball. said he was ready to report to Hankinson Joked good- frienshlp with Hankinson until the this world would wear those Was an athletic technical advisor for TV shows: work immediately and wasted no naturedly about one of his recent day of the announcement ugly things?" "Quantum Leap," "Matlock" and "The Wonder Years" time in hitting the recruiting trail. conversations with Borek about The Chancellor did wholeheart And I do mean who in tfife Member of three Pennsylvania Hall of Fames Hankinson brings a wealth of what would be expected of him. edly agree with Borek that world. Those lace-up shoes dis Presented lectures to groups all over the world, including experience to the table besides "'Our women's team Is 28-0, but Hankinson was the right man for played on fancy racks look like the Super Cup in Bonn, Germany In 1991 his stint with WVU, including six don't you worry about that,'" he the job. moon boots. I suppose it's a Has been honored seven times as Coach of the Year years as head coach at Masters remembers Borek saying. "'You The other three finalists Inter trendy fad — one that Mr. College In Santa Clarita, Calif, 1965 graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania can lose one or two and we'll like viewed for the head coaching job Spock might have joined in oh. which he credits for supplying you just fine.'" were: Randy Dunton, former LU Earned All-America, All-Conference, All-State and team Do all the big shoe compa him with invaluable experience "Mel and I've been friends for a interim head coach; Jim Piatt, nies have some kind of a deal MVP honors with working In a very conserva long while," LU Chancellor Dr. Assistant Coach at Florida State on with NASA? Are they try to Obtained bachelor's degree and master's degree in education tive atmosphere. Jerry Falwell said. "He wrote me University; and Paul Peck, Head Inspire aeronautical aspira Wife's name is Joan; two sons named Chad and Josh "I'm a born-agaln Christian," about once a year for about 18 Coach at Cumberland University tions? Attempting to stir the Hankinson said. I know what the years, saying, When do I get to In Lebannon, Tenn. astronaut in all of us? Forget it If you haven't visited your focal Foottocker lately, you're Track snags missin' out on a hearty laugh. I mean, have you seen these loony booties? The only thing 17 of 25 phat about them is their soles — of which some are supposed top spots to look transparent, but end up looking like layer upon layer of By KERRY RODRIGUEZ dried super glue! Champion Reporter Some of the most popular spacy trends Include: shiny The clouds parted and let the metallic accents in silver, gold sun shine through, fanning the or electric blue; clear, plastic Liberty Flames' track and field bubbles anywhere and every performance into a fire that no where with the company name team could douse. Liberty ran or something showing away with first place finishes in through; and rubber soles that 17 of the possible 25 events In the seem to be migrating toward Liberty University Open the ankles. Gone will be the Invitational. days of the leather upper, Panthera Seymour earned before long. Sneakers will soon gold in the 100m dash with a be solid plastic — to vibrant time of 12.34 and the 200m colors I'm sure. dash with a time of 25.14. The manufacturers give these Teammates Marl Kong, Christi eye-sores fancy names like Tillman, Holly Deem and Nike's Air Flight Turbulence, Air Amanda Holbrook, combined to Props Uptempo. Air Backer sweep the second through Mid, and Air Breathe. fourth spots behind Seymour. The Reebok Punlsher flaunts Deem also tallied a duo of first a bluish clear Jelly sole with tiny place finishes including the 400m circles of traction, some glittery dash with a time of 57.53. Kodi blue accents and a huge Wan Pollard followed right behind with gle-shaped hole in the bottom of a time of 57.79. the sole. In the 100m high hurdles, The Air Breathe looks like it'd Deem led Liberty's pack finishing be Darth Vadar's pick. It's In 14.82. LU's Wendy Heath mosuy black with five futuristic (15.54) and Robin Williams looking vent holes on each side. (15.77) combined their numbers It still bears the sloped, thick- to pull off another Liberty sweep bottomed moon boot took, but on the top three places. the addition of a design resem Cathy Williams held onto a 3- bling white rounded teeth line second lead to ensure her win for the heel area. the Flames in the 1500m run Fila's Confidence Mid shoes with a time of 4:56.89. feature a three-sectioned sole "I did an event that I usually (think an ant's body) and these don't do. The race went really well lunar lovelies would make per fect space snow-boots. — Please see Tracksters, Page 13 Now the Nike Air Backer Mid would took great on a martian with psychological difficulties, because its got plenty of prob Wright strokes 11th home run lems itself. First, a thick silver or blue strap wraps around the middle, cutting the primarily black shoe In half, and the strap as LU baseball demolishes Elon Is attatehed with velcro! Come sealed the victory. Monarchs of Old Dominion ended in a on, I wore velcro tennies when I By MARK HOGSED LU's Phil Kojak secured his second 6-1 blow-out of the Flames. ODU was 6 and hated tying ray shoes. Champion Reporter win of the week in game two with an Jumped out to a four run first Inning The Air Backer's sole has lots The Flames baseball team raised Its 8-4 victory. Elon mustered up four lead, from which Liberty never recov of the very popular, white, plas season record to 20-19 by winning runs on four hits while fanning four ered. LU couldn't seem to figure out tic ripples .. and an identity cri three of five games last week, high batters at the plate. the Monarch pitching, striking out sis. Each shoe bears 10, count lighted by a sweep of Elon College in a Steve Wright went three-for-three nine times at the plate. 'em 10 Nike swooshes! Two of double header Saturday, April 11. including his team leading 11 th home LU's Phil Kojak pitched a brilliant which are to clear bubbles Game one of the double header run of the season. The bulk of Liberty's complete game against UNC directly above each other, on resulted In a 4-1 LU victory. Jason scoring came in the first two innings as Greensboro Tuesday, en route to a 3-2 each side of the shoe. They took Benham and David Daulton led the LU sprinted out to a 6-0 lead. upset of the Spartans. In nine Innings like theyVe been attacked by a offensive attack with two hits each, Although Thursday's contest at of work, Kojak struck out seven, walked 5-year-old with a handful of while David Benham added his sev William & Mary was delayed twice by only two and scattered eight hits. stickers. enth home run of the season. heavy rains, the entire game was The winning run came in the bot Despite the alien attack on Pitcher Tim Harrell captured the eventually played. The Tribe of W&M tom of the sixth Inning when LU's shoe stores, there are still a few win for the Flames, Improving to 6-1 endured the rain and edged the Junior first baseman Ryan McClellan normal looking styles to pick on the year. He gave up only one run Flames 4-2. drove David Daulton across the plate from. The question Is, have you on four hits, while striking out six. LU hammered out nine hits but on an RBI double. been suckered by influences THOMAU LOVWU Defensively, Liberty blanked the stranded eight runners. Brian Harrell Liberty will try to protect its untar from another realm? Look down COMIN' AT YA Flame hurler Phil Kojak Fighting Christians through three struck out six of Eion's batters and nished 8-0 Big South record this a minute. Are your feet planted warms up to a win. He picked up two this week, innings, before allowing one run to gave up nine hits in the tough loss. weekend as they take on the on terra firma ... or "tost to space?" and tallied 11 strike outs. score. LU's three run sixth inning Wednesday's game against the Highlanders of Radford. — i I