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04-06-04 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 21, Issue 19)

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This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Liberty University School Newspaper at Scholars Crossing. It has been accepted for inclusion in 2003 -- 2004 by an authorized administrator of Scholars Crossing. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Heed the Price advice Bush: Loyal leader or liar? ROTC: pushing potential Price gives the do's and Opinion gives reasons for Bush's plan for Iraq Liberty's ROTC program prepares don'ts of dating. and reminds us why we're there cadets to be future leaders in the first place. in the Army

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SERVING LIBERTY UNIVERSITY FOR TWENTY YEARS VOL. 21, NO. 19 ioAPRInL 6, 200 4 Speaker for graduation ORATION ON TOUR announced

ByJakeBelue

NEWS EDITOR

On Monday morning, the Chancellor's Office at Liberty received a call confirming that Karl Rove would be giving the commencement address. "I wanted either President Bush or the Senior Advisor to the President," Dr. Jerry Falwell said with a laugh. "I wanted number one or number two." Karl Rove has been the president's chief political strategist for the past 15 years. Rove oversees the strategic planning, political affairs, public liaison, and intergovernmental affairs efforts of the White House. He was integral in George W. Bush's race for the Texas governorship and has been with him ever since. Named "Person of the Week" by Time maga­ zine in November of 2002, Rove was dubbed the "strategist behind the GOP victory" that gave control of Congress back to the Republicans. Rove, 50, went to the University of Utah, the Uni­ versity of Texas at Austin and George Mason Univer­ sity, but he never received a degree. According to a profile of Rove on ABCNews.com, he was Chairman of the College Republicans while George Herbert Walker Bush was chairman of the state Republican Party in 1973. Rove, heavily involved with the Col­ lege Republicans, was ready to jumpstartcrpolitical career. Rove became Senior Bush's campaign advisor •• LBS SCHOI'RR when he ran for the presidency in 1980. Rove then GOOD VIBRATIONS-Peter Furler, lead singer of the Newsboys, sang Christian rock songs that sometimes drifted right into worship songs. At one point, confetti shot set up a consulting business, Karl Rove & Co., which out of two cannons on each side of the stage. The audience for the concert was a mix of current Liberty students and a large College for a Weekend crowd. was in business from 1981-1999. Rove sold his company in 1999 to focus on run­ jBy Sara Lesley staff. Furler, the lead singer go onstage, I just try to think tour is just so sincere," said ning George W. Bush's presidential campaign. for the Newsboys, stood about what the Lord's about the tour's sound manager Ben ••cow v.m roi< Since then, he has had tremendous success. His alone, his eyes raised to the to do." Hockey. "I know these people peers say that he is a master of creating momentum, Peter Furler stood back­ ceiling. Liberty University experi­ well enough to tell you that according to ABCNews.com. President Bush has stage minutes before the "The Bible says to enter his enced a full-throttle praise who they really are is what called Rove a close friend and confidant with good Newsboys' opening sot. The gates with thanksgiving and concert last Thursday with you see onstage," Hockey judgment. rest of the band stood to the into his courts with praise," the Adoration Tour, featuring said, adding that he has "We are so delighted to have Karl Rove here at side and joked with each Furler said after he rocked Jeremy Camp, Rebecca St. worked with all three groups Liberty," Falwell said. other, while the sound crew more than 2,800 screaming James and the Newsboys. for years. Rove will speak on Saturday, May 8 in the Lib­ scrambled and the band man­ fans Thursday night in the "A lot of Christian music is erty University Vines Center for commencement, ager barked out orders to the Vines Center. "Right before I just entertainment, but this Please see ADORATION, page 3 begining at 10 a.m. Dr. Keyes makes 'clarion call State legislators are

Mike Brady NEWS REPORTER still in budget limbo Responding to a formal invita­ By Alicia Wotring tion from Liberty University, Dr. NEWS REPORTER awarded to Virginia residents attend­ Alan Keyes, a vocal conservative ing a private college within the sate. leader and writer captured a The General Assembly has been Allbeck said that the state has packed-out Vines Center Wednes­ deadlocked in debate over the new given Liberty an estimated dollar fig­ day. state budget for the last month, and ure for VTAG next year and the finan­ Liberty asked Keyes to come so Virginia universities are beginning to cial aid office has prepared award that he might instill in a new gen­ feel the effects. packages based on those figures. eration the passion he has for Members of the House and Senate Students at Liberty feel that they political service and activism in have been trying to iron out plans for are in somewhat of a better situation the public forum, according to a two-year budget but have reached than those attending public universi­ Campus Pastor Johnnie Moore. an impasse because they are unable to ties. Moore called it "a privilege to have agree on how the revenue should be "It doesn't affect me as directly, but him on campus." raised. especially for kids who want to go to Keyes delivered a speech However, time is growing short. public colleges, it could be a big prob­ described by Dr. Jerry Falwell as Lawmakers must come to a conclu­ lem," freshman Joanna McMillian "the greatest message on Christ­ sion before local governments and said. ian citizenship" that he had heard schools will know how much state While colleges and students wait in in his 50 plus years in the min­ funding they will receive so that they limbo, legislators are still trying to istry. can draft their budgets accordingly. reach a compromise. Keyes opened by speaking of The budget impasse has created a "Negotiations are ongoing," Kevin the Christian foundations in special problem for public universi­ Hall, Governor Mark Warner's deputy America. He expressed disbelief ties that depend on the state budget to press secretary, said over the phone. that many lawmakers held to the determine such things as tuition "We're still kind of in that same place notion that key American institu­ prices and teacher salaries. This time where there's a lot of jockeying." tions, such as the family, church, of year, most universities are sending Legislators from the House and and our free government can still out award letters, but so far they have Senate, as well as Gov. Mark Warner, exist without the acknowledgment been unable to do so, according to a have made budget proposals and nine of God. Keyes said, "Every idea of report from the Richmond Times- negotiators are working towards a justice, eviqty semblance of lib­ KEYENOTE SPEAKER Dr. Alan Keyes spoke last Wednesday in an address that Dr. Jerry Dispatch. compromise. erty... rests off the authority of Falwell called the "greatest message on Christian citizenship he has heard in 50 years. However, private universities, such The debate stems from a proposal God." as Liberty, face less of a problem con­ made by the Senate to increase Referring to the Ten Com­ Christians to compromise their enemy of our reverence for God." cerning the budget because they are spending by roughly $4 billion. mandments controversy and the beliefs. This was never the intention of not state funded. "The main thing the same-sex marriage issue, Keyes He also warned that the "time our founding fathers, Keyes said. budget is going to affect is VTAG," said that lawmakers and activist is coming ... (when the Christ­ Rhonda Allbeck, director of Financial Aid at Liberty, said. VTAG is a grant judges are forcing American ian's) reverence for law is an Please see KEYES, page 5 Please see BUDGET, page 4 Page 2, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION APRIL 6,2004 ROTC pushes cadets to potential

as the world outside it. The Price is Right By Misty Maynard Thirty-five cadets are currently enrolled in NEWSRKPORTKR the ROTC program, approximately one-third of By Chris Price Leadership skills, self-confidence, responsi­ which are contracted as scholarship students. bility and dedication: rarely does one program Upon graduation, those students will be com­ "It is around this time every year concentrate so much on developing the person. missioned as second lieutenants and placed at when people have returned from However, for the ROTC program at Liberty various posts. University, each person is important for the During their tenure at Liberty, students often spring break with a tan, a bright overall success of the team. participate in summer training programs. smile and a better attitude, that you Since leadership is rarely learned through For this upcoming summer break, two stu­ look around and see tons of poten­ reading and multiple-choice tests, ROTC uses dents will attend the Leader Development and many other methods of training to skill students Assessment Course at Fort Lewis, Wa. Two stu­ tial dates that you didn't see in the in these areas. dents will attend a nurse-training program, winter." "In the spring and the fall we go for weekend which allows the students to intern at an Army field exercises...we do day and night land navi­ hospital. One student will be placed at a hospi­ gation courses, obstacle course, M-16 range, sit­ tal in Hawaii, the other in Texas. Yet another uational training exercises such as patrolling student will participate in Airborne Training. scenarios, or civilian belligerence, repelling and "Another student, which I could not be more With warmer weather in the area, and want to hear Hilary Duff while he has a air assault training with helicopters," Major proud of, is going to the Army Mountain War­ bright sunshine all around us, springtime Coldplay CD sitting in the CD player. A Robert Foy, director of the ROTC program, fare School in Vermont. It's one of the most dif­ love is in the air. It is around this time basic rule is, if we wanted to hear a teenage said. ficult and most competitive schools for anyone every year when people have returned from girl sing a song badly that she didn't even Training for the spring semester occurred to go to. It's very difficult for soldiers to get into, spring break with a tan, a bright smile and a write, we could go to any youth group in the weekend of March 26, when students jour­ and he was accepted into it," Foy said. "I'm very better attitude, that you look around and the world and listen to a tenth grader sing neyed to Fort Pickett, Va. for an intense week­ proud of him." see tons of potential dates that you didn't "I can only Imagine". end. Though still in its infancy, the ROTC pro­ see in the winter. They were here all along, •Girls, give reasonable estimates of the "I like the hands-on stuff, the obstacle gram at Liberty is rapidly growing. Within the but they were pale, miserable and hidden time it is going to take you to get ready. A courses, the repelling, the fun stuff," senior Jed next fiveyears , Foy anticipates having at least away like the hunchback of Notre Dame. girl will tell you, "I will be ready in half an Zaffke said. Through the "fun" stuff, Zaffke said 100 students enrolled in the program. So with everyone ______hour." Girls can't he has learned "self-confidence and decision "Liberty just attracts a different type of stu­ on the prowl, I even pick a shirt out making, just going with the decision and then dent from many other universities. Students thought yet again I "When you start dating, in half an hour. dealing with the after-effects." come to Liberty already pre-disposed to serve. would throw out They have no con­ ROTC not only prepares the students for a To me, there's a natural linkage between serv­ some advice to help keep a running journal of cept of time. career in the military, but also refines individuals ing God and country and fellow-man," Foy said. you in your quest They have God's to be stronger, more competent and also more "So I think that's a very realistic goal that we for love. dates and times things hap­ concept of time, "A sure of themselves. One of the goals of this could give to 100 students." •Guys, if a girl day with the Lord is preparation is giving those students an edge "(ROTC) is preparing you to be the future asks you how pened. Girls know when the like a thousand over possible competition in later job fields. leaders of the Army. We're strict on the incom­ something looks, years, and a thou­ Through physical training, mental prepara­ ing students. We have to show them, encourage she doesn't really first time you touched her sand years are like a tion and real-life situational experience, the stu­ them, push them past what they think is their want your opinion, day." The verse dents gain an understanding of Army life as well limits to what really is their limits," Zaffke said. she just wants you right ear on a Tuesday while could also read: to tell her how " A half an hour beautiful she is, driving on Timberlake, and to a girl is like two and that she could hours and two wear a paper sack they want to celebrate it hours are like half and she would still of one." But no mat­ be the prettiest girl monthly." ter how long they in the world. They take, don't say any­ don't care what we thing negative. really think. That question is a test with Always say, "Wow you were worth the only one right answer. I know this from wait." That works every time. experience. •Girls, don't laugh when your boyfriend •When you start dating, keep a running tears up at the TV show Extreme Home journal of dates and times things hap­ Makeovers. Maybe he's just sensitive and pened. Girls know when the first time you sees how deserving that family is and it touched her right ear on a Tuesday while touched him. Sorry, that was to my girl­ driving on Timberlake, and they want to friend. Yes, I got misty eyed at a home celebrate it monthly. Fake a heart attack if remodeling show. I am ashamed. you don't know the answer to the question This was by no means an exhaustive "Do you know what today is?" list, but it should be a good start. If you •Girls, give in on letting us pick the have any more suggestions, you can email music in our own cars. I want to stab them to me at [email protected] and myself in the eye every time a teenie hop­ maybe I will throw some in a future col­ per pop song comes on and I have to listen umn. When it comes to relationships the PHOTO PROVIDED to it. Guys don't understand how you can Price is Right. TEAMWORK-ROTC cadets lend a helping hand to their fellow cadet in a wall exercise. Training for the Spring Semester took place March 26, when students traveled to Fort Pickett, Va. for intense individual and team exercises.

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commitment to "I had an experience that brought money for a cure sexual purity me closer to God," said freshman Tim and challenged Truman. "It was great. It was praising By Raelle Landowski These volunteers have formed the crowd of God the whole time." NF.WS RF.PORTKR the planning committee. young people do Audience members were not the "A lot of people seem to the same. "I've only ones who experienced a revival have heard about it, and they spoken for this through the Adoration Tour. "God has Liberty University will be really don't know what it is," issue for to really blessed this tour," said Fuller hosting its first Relay For Life Born said. The event involves years now," she after the concert. "Not just in the opening on April 16 at 6 p.m. teams, each of which pay a said just before crowd, but behind the stage. I've seen and ending April 17 at 6 a.m. participation fee of $10. The singing her lives restored to joy of our salvation and The American Cancer Society $10 goes toward a t-shirt and song, "Wait for I've seen people saved backstage during uses the money raised from the food provided for the me." "God knew this tour." the relay to fund cancer night. Each member of the what he was "The people on this tour are so sup­ research. team is encouraged to raise doing when he portive of me," said Zach Hodges, the "In addition to being a $100, and "all the money goes said, 'wait,'" she keyboardist for Jeremy Camp. "I know fundraiser, Relay for Life is an to American Cancer Society said. I'm here not because I'm some sort of educational for research, programs "I think this good musician, but because God and advo- and services, generation is so needed me to be here spiritually." c a c y <«L and advocacy hungry for wor­ "This tour has been unlike any event," ^| and edu- ship," said St. other," said Charmaine, Rebecca St. said Sheila _ cation," James after the James' back-up singer who also has an Wallis, the concert. album of her own. "I've learned about Community Between visiting just worshipping even when I don't feel Income Spe­ the White House like it," she added. cialist for the KtLAY last month and The Newsboys had a major setback a local branch New Zealand couple of weeks ago when Jody Davis, a of the Ameri­ FOR LIFE this week, and long-time member of the band, had to can Cancer writing a book leave because his 3-year-old daughter, Society. American due in Septem­ Bethany is in the hospital with major The event will ber, St. James health complications. "She's doing take place on the Cancer has stayed busy. about the same," said Fuller. "They're Matthes-Hopkins Track and Society "Recently, I've still feeding her through a tube." will be a night of entertain­ really learned to Fuller said the band was completely ment including games, music, cry out to'Him supportive of Davis' decision. "Jody's concessions, special cere­ for the strength hope wasn't in the band. Jody's joy monies, team competition, according to Wallis. of my soul," she wasn't in the band, just like my joy isn't and educational information. Each Relay also has a SUSAN WHIT said. found in the band," said Fuller. "Jody's Local bands will be included Luminaria Ceremony, which FROM HER HEART-Rebecca St. James led the crowd in worship songs and spoke The News­ trust isn't in the band, just like me and in the entertainment, and area is a candlelight ceremony that about her commitment to sexual purity, a cause she's supported for 10 years. boys echoed the all of us. Our trust is in the Lord and restaurants will be donating takes place at dusk to remem­ worship theme our hope is in God. He takes care of his food to purchase as conces­ ber and honor those who are continued from page 1 for the night children." sions. fighting cancer, conquered the with rowdy praise songs and a blizzard The Newsboys announced March 17 "People think that it's disease, and also those who of confetti. At one point in the concert, that Bryan Oleson, from the band Cast­ something hard to do, but it's have died. Jeremy Camp opened up the night Fuller grabbed a video camera and ing Pearls will fill in Davis' place on the a lot simpler than they think," Wallis explained that there worshiping with a hard-core twist. "It filmed the frenzied audience. "News­ tour and will be on the Newsboys' next said Jonathan Born, a Liberty are several components nec­ doesn't matter how we feel," he said to boys rocked my socks off," said Phillip record. Oleson, who has been traveling student and part of the public­ essary to make the event hap­ the audience. "You see, our God is wor­ Lyndon, who visited LU for College for with the Newsboys for six months now, ity committee. "There's been pen. "The vital components of thy to be praised no matter what." a Weekend. . ' said he does not take his new position people working on this since a relay are survivorship activ­ Camp talked about coping with his first Fuller also shared a little of his testi­ lightly. "When God blesses you and last semester, but we just ities, a survivors reception, a wife's death and putting words to his mony. "No one can walk with Him for gives you something you've been started with the publicity this survivors lap, and a luminary pain through his song, "I still believe." you," said Fuller, as he challenged the dreaming about...it's easy to drop the semester." ceremony; and it must be an Rebecca St. James followed with her crowd to realize God's purpose. 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Page 4, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION APRIL 6,2004 Soldier finds love in midst of war

anti-American groups and knowing her I knew I individuals in the area he would marry her." was working, Adhimiya, They began talking In John 10, Christ explains that he For God not to demand, pursue Hall and his team perse­ about marriage in Septem­ is the good shepherd who brings his and secure his own praise would be vered and continued to ber and by December the sheep abundant life. Here he informs illogical and immoral. Hence, God is J Mlfi r strive toward the goal of two were engaged. his listeners that some of the Gen­ the most mission-minded person in peace in Iraq. While Hall fought in the tiles—who were not saved at the the universe because he wants others 4/* Some of their biggest heavy combat on the front time—were also considered his to boast about his greatness. ^•V */ ij jobs were to coordinate lines and worked to bring sheep. "I have other sheep, which are If we think this seems selfish, we with infantry brigades, peace once combat toned not of this fold; I must bring them need to realize that the most loving make sure projects were down in areas as hostile as also, and they will hear myvoice; and thing God could do for us is to com­ being built, find reasons Baghdad, he doesn't give they will become one flock with one mand us to praise him. C. S. Lewis fW ' if "' ' |& "T !f\ r«v] behind unrest, and assess much attention to the shepherd" (John 10:16). insightfully notes, "In commanding B*w^ problematic situations. intensity and dangerous- The Bible is clear that representa­ us to glorify Him, God is inviting us In 4F i The team was accountable ness he faced like he does tives from all nations will one day to enjoy Him." Intense worship leads ,•*• to the Coalition Provision to the love he found in the come to faith, but this verse shows to intense joy. "How good it is to sing PHOTO PROVIDED Authority, and Hall says no heart of a war-torn society. why they must come to faith. praises to our God, how pleasant and SOLDIER TO CITIZEN-Army Reservist Rob Hall returned from a 366-day one had to worry that a "She was doing contracting "I must bring them also." Why fittingto praise him!" (Ps. 147:1). assignment in Iraq to continue his studies here at Liberty. team member wasn't doing work for America in Bagh­ must the Great Commission suc­ "I must bring them also." Not only his job. "We all knew our dad," Hall said reflecting ceed? Because Christ said that he does God want to be praised, hell By Elizabeth Anspach the heart of a raging war. roles," Hall said, "And we on how he and Vivian met. must bring the Gentiles to a saving make sure that hell be praised. CONTRIBUTING WRITER Hall talked about being were all each other had..." Hall's beloved Vivian knowledge of God. Why must Christ When Christians explain the Editor's Note: In the up front and in the middle That is, until one day lives in Baghdad, and he do this? Because he is passionate nature of conversion, they often December 9,2003 issue of of heavy combat during the when Hall met someone hesitates to admit how about being worshiped. Herein lies compare the offer of salvation to the Champion, Richard beginning of the war. As a who he says has changed much he worries about Christ's big, hairy, audacious goal Jesus knocking patiently at the door Gretsky reported on an Specialist (E-4) with the his life forever. "Her name her. "She's living in Bagh­ (BHAG)—for people from all lands to of someone's heart. Lost Joe can interview with Rob Hall Army, Hall was with one of is Vivian," Hall said. "She's dad, she's working for marvel at the glory of the Godhead. choose to open the door and receive while he was home for a the first groups to storm Kurdish Christian and 20 America, and she's beauti­ When we consider the essence of Christ or leave the door shut and visit. Since then, Hall has Baghdad. years old." Hall's voice ful," he says. Hall tells how worship, we can see why God reject him. gone back to Iraq and His group took Baghdad perks up and a tone of deep hard it is to communicate demands to be praised. Worship is I believe that this is a good anal­ returned home again. This International Airport and happiness flows from his across the miles. "I hooked the inner recognition and the out­ ogy...as long as we don't start to is the first in a two-part even some of the palaces. words. "We fell in love very her up with a cell phone ward expression of the worth of an think that Joe is ultimately in the dri­ series on Hall. The combat could be so quickly," he explains, "I before I left, but it's still object. ver's seat. No, Christ won't kick down Another soldier has intense that he would often know it sounds fast, but really expensive," • he Man has a natural tendency to do the door and force his way in, but he come home, and with him go days without sleep and within three weeks of explained. this. We praise athletes, cooks, girl­ will reveal the glories of salvation to he brought the story of the privacy. "We were never friends, mentors and rock stars— Joe so that Joe will gladly and love he came to know in alone. That wears down anything and everything that is inevitably open the door to receive the midst of war. on you after a while," impressive. And this is appropriate, eternal life. Robert Hall, Army Hall said. When talking because it's only right to give glory That's exactly what happened to Reservist, spent 366 days about what he missed where glory is due. Lydia. "The Lord opened her heart to in Iraq and knows that most being over in Iraq, Well, God has the same tendency. respond to Paul's message" (Acts while war can cause pain, Hall said it was freedom. He praises that which is most lovely 16:14). The Holy Spirit persuaded his being there was worth "We all missed freedom," in his own eyes. But the only thing her conscience that living for Christ it. Having what he calls he said. that impresses God is God. There­ will bring her more joy than living for "the opportunity" to be on After intense combat fore, God worships God. God is pas­ self. "They will hearmyvoice," Jesus the front lines, he said that desisted, the Hall's team sionate about God. The most impor­ said, "andthey will become one flock from working in civil of eight soldiers worked tant person to God is... (guess who?) with one shepherd" (John 10:16). affairs and peacemaking almost solely with civil God. So, does man have free will when efforts to coming home affairs. "We were there to When we yell, "Jesus is awe­ it comes to salvation? Absolutely! and trying to become a see that the Iraqi people some," we're not informing God of Whenever the Holy Spirit lifts the

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ByMikeTroxel On this particular night the calls started as law enforcement for coNTRimrriNowRrrF.R soon as the late night crew's briefing ended. a long time, Sloan is a There was a call from the Godparent Home relative newcomer. A white Chevy cruises past the Hardees' end and another one about a person surfing on the He was sworn into of Candler's Station on its way up the moun­ roof of a car. Officers Jason Sloan and Kassie law enforcement in tain. One headlight on the Cavalier is out, so Allen checked them out and found nothing too February of 2003 the police cruiser makes a U-turn. The rooftop serious. and graduated from light-bar whirs to life and the driver pulls into Sloan patrolled campus and then headed up the police academy theWingate. Candler's Mountain. Finding nothing, he on June 15 of the "You find more suspended licenses like this, headed back down to campus again. Mean­ same year. Sloan was ..." Officer Jason Sloan said as his voice trailed while, Allen was at a traffic stop in P-i. She had certified on August off. He runs the plates then gets out to talk to quite a few that night. 12 of last year, fol­ the driver. The empty AR-15 clip in the back Sloan finished a couple patrols through lowing six weeks of seat catches his eye. campus and headed back up the mountain. It field training with It turns but the driver is in the National was midnight and George Thorogood was on the Lynchburg Police Guard. The driver complains about being the radio. Driving past the clearing, there was Department. pulled over by LUPD. Sloan tells the driver that a small spot of red similar to a driveway reflec­ Sloan grew up in MlKF. TROXEL LUPD has jurisdiction in Lynchburg, Amherst, tor. It didn't belong there, so Sloan turned Lynchburg and is IT'S JUST ROUTINE MA'AM-Jason Sloan makes a routine traffic stop when a car is found Bedford and Campbell counties. around and checked it out. more than happy to trespassing. LUPD makes rounds at night to ensure safety on and off campus. "I saw that magazine and got a little nerv­ There were four minors in a green Explorer. be working at Liberty ous. That thing will put holes all through my There was no alcohol in the car, so he University. "I'm at Liberty now because it is the on or off campus. The academic checks are vest," Sloan said. It's already been a busy night. explained that they were trespassing and best place for me while I'm in school, plus I like done, leaving the North and South end checks. Welcome to a typical weekend for the Liberty politely asked them to leave. He spotted a sec­ the people that work here," he said. Sloan plans Every academic building is checked and so are University Police Department. ond car about a quarter mile away and asked on working for Liberty until he finishes school. the main doors to every female dorm. Law enforcement is a dangerous job. The them to leave as well. Sloan is only 22, but has "Hopefully I will go widi the State Police or the By f4 a.m. everything is done. Sloan and form for people participating in the university's always wanted to be a police officer. You could FBI when I finish my degree," he said. "We will Allen head back to Headquarters to take care ride-along program states that injury, disabil­ say it's in his blood. have to see where God directs me." of paperwork. Link is already there. He has ity, physical disease, death and property dam­ "My uncle, Mike Sloan, was a cop out in Officer Allen has been a cop for six years. taken care of the off-campus building checks age are all risks that someone assumes when Oregon," Sloan explained. Another uncle, Don She started out at Sweet Briar, but has been at and is making sure the evening's reports are in riding with LUPD. Sloan, is currently the Major for the Lynchburg Liberty for six months. A med call comes in order. Cpl. Barry Link is used to danger. He was a Sheriffs Office. Sloan's father, Ron, has and Allen responds. She is also an EMT. No other calls come in, so Sloan washes his fire fighter for over 20 years. Link is in charge worked part time as an investigator for the Lib­ Some RAs call in about students they sus­ car at five. The shift is pretty much over. It's of the weekend late shift. All the paperwork, all erty University Police Department for the past pect are violating curfew. been a long night, but third shift gets to go the reports, all the responsibility for incidents few years. Sloan decides to check out the trails around home at 7 a.m.. They'll get some sleep and be happening on campus are his responsibility. Although his family has been involved in campus for anyone who may be trying to sneak back tomorrow night. KEYES: A moral America begins with us' Nursing lab update

continued from page 1 must accept this call to fol­ tration," Dr. Bruce Green, ney said that Keyes is an low Christ through involve­ Dean of the School of Law, inspiration for Christians Alicia Wotring "It's not 'CSI' or 'Law He said that Christians do ment in the political said. who want to become NEWS REPORTER and Order' where you can not have to sacrifice their process. Commenting on the con­ involved in the political wrap everything up in an discipleship to Christ to be a "(A return to a moral tent of the message, Green process. McTamney said Police are still investi­ hour," Brown said of the good American citizen. America) won't begin at all if added that Keyes "painted a that his personal success "is gating the theft of several investigation. Instead, the exercise of it doesn't begin here, begin bleak picture (of Americans' an example of what can hap­ pieces of equipment from The robberies occurred "Christian Patriotism" is one with us." continued enjoyment of pen" when believers will Liberty's nursing lab in during hours that the lab facet of fulfilling Christ's call Christian patriots must freedom) but a realistic one. involve themselves in mak­ mid-February. Faculty in should have been locked; to take up our cross daily actively seek what is best for Unless there is a very seri­ ing public policy. the nursing department therefore, Brown began his and follow Him. Keyes pas­ the nation, the former ous taking up of the man­ As Dr. Falwell admon­ reported missing a video- investigation with a list of sionately challenged the Ambassador to the U.N. tle...there are very danger­ ished, students and faculty cassette recorder, a DVD faculty and students who audience to accept these General Assembly con­ ous times ahead," Green should mark this day, March player and a computer that have keys to the lab. How­ "hard sayings of Christ" and cluded. His words left quite said. 31, 2004 and speech as the controlled a $35,000 man­ ever, due to the possibility sacrifice for His sake. an impression on many of Sophomore Jordan Stone time when they received a nequin on Feb.19. that the lab could have "It is not love to let peo­ the approximately 8,000 agreed, gleaning from Dr. special call to take up the Since then, Sgt. Kevin been mistakenly left ple live as if nothing is wor­ that attended convocation. Keyes' message that "by cause of the cross within the Brown of the Liberty Uni­ unlocked, anyone on thy of their worship," Keyes Keyes' message was "a being politically-minded, we public forum and to versity Police Department school property could have said. He stated that this gen­ clarion-call challenge not are serving God; it is not a brighten every corner of the has been investigating the had access to the lab. eration in general, and Lib­ only to the students, but also choice." world with His truth. robbery. Brown said that without erty students in particular, to the faculty and adminis­ Senior Machree MacTam- any evidence, it was diffi­ cult to narrow his search. 10% Student & Brown said that his Serving Lynchburg Families investigation is slowing Faculty Discount! down. He expects that Myrt's within the next week the Since 1975 case will be suspended. parking spot! Call for According to Dr. Dea lunch, we deliver! Britt, chair of the Nursing Department, the lab does Footlongs and Breakfast Anytime! have insurance that will ^ftivery on campus replace the missing equip­ ment. Until then, the lab is with minimum $12 order using a loaner computer Homemade Soup and Chili Beans and VCR from Liberty's (Discount not included) media services. Brown also encouraged any students who had Biscuits From Scratch Each Morning knowledge or suspicions about the robbery to con­ tact the LUPD tip-line at ext. 7867. Brown said that Open Mon - Sat 2810 Candlers 3805 Wards Road, Lynchbun tip-line is confidential. 5:30 am - 3:00 pm Mountain Rd. 4201 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights

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In case you haven't article he uses leaked classified information to outline the to George Tenet, director of the CIA, the Bush administra­ heard, Richard Clarke just case for Iraq's close connections with extreme terrorist fac­ tion continued to view terrorist organizations as an immi­ wrote a book called tions. nent threat to the U. S. and applied the necessary sense of "Against All Enemies" that According to a top secret U.S. government memorandum urgency to the goal of national security. criticizes Bush and his written by Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Douglas J. The war on Iraq was not preemptive. It was based on reli­ actions against terror. A Feith: "Osama bin Laden and Saddam Hussein had an oper­ able evidence that Iraq was capable of attacking the U.S. few days after the book was ational relationship from the early 1990s to 2003 that either directly or indirectly through the use of its weapons, released, the media was all involved training in explosives and weapons of mass destruc­ or by using its ties with Al Qaeda. over him, and the Clarke tion, logistical support for terrorist attacks, Al Qaeda train­ The question is not "Why did we go to war with Iraq?" but was pocketing the royalties. ing camps and safe haven in Iraq, and Iraqi financial support "Why did we not do it sooner?" By ousting Saddam Hussein, jakebelue It was just coincidence and for Al Qaeda." and laying the groundwork for democracy in Iraq, Bush good fortune that Clarke's Now, the Bush administration is under fire. Clarke stood effectively set a standard in the Middle East. The volatile testimony in front of the 9/11 commission fell within days of before the special panel, which is investigating the govern­ country of Iran is now between the two legitimate govern­ his book release and at a critical point in an election year. ment's actions before and after 9/11, and said that not only ments being set up in Iraq and Afghanistan. Iran will soon One of Clarke's major assertions is that the war in Iraq was a was there no connection between Iraq and the World Trade feel the pressure to rid itself of extreme Islamic rule. The diversion, an act that was far from what the focus should Center attacks, but also that Bush was doing a lousy job in Middle East and the world is a lot safer now than it was four have been. Clarke denies any knowledge of ties between Iraq the war on terror. years ago to be sure. andAlQaeda. Under the Bush administration, Taliban rule was elimi­ There have been casualties in the War on Terror. Rem­ With the mixed-up messages flying around, Americans nated in Afghanistan. The Taliban was one of the biggest nants of Hussein's regime Islamic extremists are a constant are confused. Why did we go to war with Iraq? Why are we contributors to international terrorism and specifically to Al threat to U.S. operations to restore Iraq. The goal of U.S. still there? Was Bush lying the whole time? Qaeda. presence in Iraq is clear. We were not at war with the people History reveals that Iraq has always been a major, if not Under the Bush administration, Iraq was freed from the of Iraq. We were at war with their government. Our purpose the biggest threat to the U.S. Following the Gulf War, Sad­ oppression of the Hussein regime, a government that made was to unseat that government and put another one in place. dam was given every opportunity to come clean, and he a practice of terrorizing other countries in the Middle East, We must stay until the job is done. Bush is steadfast in his refused. Instead, he continued to terrorize his own citizens violating human rights with reckless disregard and funding resolve to tie up the loose ends and accomplish the goals set and hide weapons programs from inspectors. terrorist operations that could have ultimately been the out from the beginning. According to an article by Robert Kagan and William cause of 9/11. The accusation that Bush has been deceiving the country is Kristol on October 20,2003 in the Weekly Standard maga­ Clarke also says that Bush knew of the potential threat ludicrous. He has been more straightforward with the coun­ zine, President Bill Clinton was mounting a case for war and did not act. Clarke asserts that Bush neglected to take try than most intelligence officials wanted him to be. The against Iraq in 1998. Clinton said that America's biggest serious action against terrorists prior to 9/11. Even one of truth is there, no matter how much the Dem.'s scream, threat was an "unholy axis" of international terrorists and Bush's staunchest opponents won't buy this line. Howard "Where are the WMD's." The Bush administration did not outlaw states. Dean said in an interview with Wolf Blitzer that no one could base their decision to march to Baghdad solely on Saddam's There was, Clinton declared, "no more clear example of have known what would happen on 9/11. In fact, according possession of weapons of mass destruction. Iraq posed a ter­ this threat than Saddam Hussein's Iraq. His regime rorist threat. Saddam Hussein's connection to 9/11 is not threatens the safety of his people, the stability of arbitrary, it is evident. his region and the security of all the rest of I am not sure that there is much legitimate criti­ us." cism on Bush's foreign policy these days. Most The decision to deal with Saddam's of the criticism comes out as cheap publicity heinous acts was in place long before Sep­ tricks to sell books or boost the the Demo­ tember li, 2001. But Saddam's ties to Al cratic frontrunner's reputation, a repu­ Qaeda only further solidified America's tation that is about as solid as a Jello resolve to bring the regime to justice. pudding snack, I might add. Vice President Dick Cheney told the The Democrats, however, are Rocky Mountain News in an interview doing a pretty good job of running a that the best source for information on persuasive campaign against the cur­ Iraq-Al Qaeda ties was an article rent president. Why should we expect by Stephen F. Hayes. anything more during an election In his year? While Kerry and his cronies are brewing up Bush-bashing tactics, the president and his advisors are hunt­ ing down deadly terrorist factions and rebuilding a corrupt government. They are continuing the fight for national security and accomplishing the task at hand.

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"Take long walks in the "I would like to go to the "I love playing Frisbee "Sit outside on my blue "Laying outside writing I "If I have the time, I'll park." park with a couple of guys golf." fold-up chair, sippin' my poetry and feeling the wind either sleep or go play ten- and play football or ultimate Arizona green tea and lis­ beneath my hair and draw- nis with some friends." Frisbee." tening to some music." ing the beauty of the day."

—Jamie Cochran, Fr. -Reggie Knight, So. -Christy Forystek, Jr. —Andrew Marshall, Fr. -Christal Dennis, Fr. -Jason Rostedt, So. Chesapeake, Va. Yorktown, Va. Green Bay, Wis. Virginia Beach, Va. Alexandria, Va. Kent, Ohio APRIL 6,2004 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, Page 7 ^Commentary The split party: Democrats lack unity of values The Democratic Party has a major prob speech, Miller explained why he will vote average Americans. In an article on would make it seem that he is a bumbling lem: it lacks a unification of political values. for Bush this year. "I have grown mighty www.chronwatch.com, Jim Rath, former buffoon who cannot do anything right. In so A quick glance at the multiplicity of candi­ frustrated with the direction my party has legislator from Hawaii, wrote that issues like doing, they are creating an image for them­ dates that were running for the party nomi­ taken over the last few years. National gay marriage and abortion are not issues selves as haters of the Republican Party and nation this year reveals that there is no Democratic leaders today are moving fur­ their constituents care about. The average everyone in it, instead of supporters of the longer a united Democratic Party. Judging ther and further away from the principles American "doesn't want his taxes to go up American people. That is not a good position from news coverage as well that made our party great," and he thinks terrorists deserve a good to be in when trying to gain votes. All as the Democratic National he said. For years, whooping," Rath explained. Too many Americans are not so stupid as to believe Convention's Web site it Democrats have supported Democrats fail to understand this. They are that this angry rhetoric is worth more than a seems that the Democratic prosperity, equal opportuni­ supporting leftist special-interest groups poor loser's cry of "that's not fair." In trying Party is unified in only one ty, national security, and like gay rights, abortion rights, and gun con­ so hard to find fault with their opponent, the purpose: to remove freedom, Miller explained. trol, but they do _^_^____^^^^^^_ Democratic President George W. Bush Through "tax cuts, education not see that Party is sim­ from office because he is reform, on adding a pre­ many people do "Some Democrats are responsible ply making destroying our country with scription drug benefit to not agree with itself look like his tax cuts and his war. Medicare, and most impor­ these positions. for a constant flow of criticism an angry Despite verbal attacks on tantly on the war on terror" The second against Bush that would make it child, and it juliaseymour the President about budget President Bush has support­ major problem seem that he is a bumbling buf­ may cost them deficits, tax cuts, and the ed these traditional with the votes come war on terror from John Kerry, Nancy "Democratic" ideals he said. Democratic foon ... In so doing, they are cre­ November. Pelosi, and others, some Democrats have Miller is right, and it is encouraging to Party is that it is ating an image for themselves as If the come to a startlingly different conclusion. know that being in a different party is not too partisan. As haters of the Republican Party Democratic Some have realized that President Bush is preventing him from giving credit to the Miller said in Party hopes an excellent leader who is doing a good job, President. Frankly, Bush is doing a great his speech, and everyone in it, instead of sup­ to sway vot­ and that he should be reelected for the good job. His economic policies make sense and "These days, it porters of the American people." ers, and win of the nation. Zell Miller, Democratic are stimulating economic growth, despite seems like some back the trust Senator from Georgia, is one such person. statements to the contrary by some people in my of their con­ Miller said, "President George W. Bush is Democrats. Bush has also dealt with a ter­ party are motivated more by partisan poli­ stituents they need to get away from the the leader America has needed over the last rorist attack, and rightly declared a war on tics than by national interest." The sad truth hate campaign, and work on their founda­ three years, and he is the leader America terrorism because he believes in freedom is that many Democrats only care about tional issues. They need to start caring heeds for the next four years," according to for Americans and others. defeating their perceived enemy instead of about the American people and honestly www.georgebush.com. So why is the Democratic Party so flawed seeking to enact policies that are best for the choose to do what is best for all. Without Miller started "Democrats for Bush," an that some of its members would choose to American people regardless of party distinc­ implementing these changes, the demise organization of Democrats who have decid­ support another party? One problem is that tions. Some Democrats are responsible for a of the Democratic Party may be close at ed to support Bush. In his promotional their ideals have become too left leaning for constant flow of criticism against Bush that hand. Manama City Beach improves image, gives 'Girls' the boot r- An Associated Press article on March 22 reported an inter- based upon the First Amendment's guarantee of free speech. sion producers, clutch their hands over their mouths and gasp •esting controversy in Panama City Beach, Fla. As many col­ Once again, the First Amendment is claimed as a defense at the audacity that we should assume a retrospective stance lege students know, Panama City Beach is a favorite spring against pornography. Small surprise. It seems the trend in on our moral structure instead of flowing with the tide of a break getaway. According to reporter Bill Kaczor in the our modern thought process is to accept these types of twist­ sickening trend. March 22 article, however, the city has developed quite a rep­ ed arguments, and roll over while an attorney with question­ I am consistently amazed at what can be seen on prime- utation as a "bawdy, beer soaked spring break able ethics places time television. Standards seem to icapital," due in part to the popular video "First Amendment continuously spiral downward and Iseries, "Girls Gone Wild," which has appar­ rights." The girl in "Our perspective has been rules steadily bend as the media ently featured the city in its videos. "Girls question serves as a pushes boundaries, setting prece­ iGone Wild," which has encroached its com­ microcosm for narrowed to accept this dents in which we see sexually mercials earlier and earlier into evening tele- countless others imagery in our media as the charged images that would have vision, is a video series that panders to those who have been vic­ been considered pornographic as wishing to see decadent fantasies played out timized by status quo, to the point that recently as a few years ago. The by college coeds on spring break and Mardi America's pornog­ many, especially attorneys casual television viewer, even one Gras. The mayor of Panama City Beach, Lee raphy industry. with the highest "moral" standards, Sullivan, finds the label the city has received Constantly, the and television producers, finds himself systematically desen­ to be in poor taste. Instead of denouncing the davidbrown images are in our clutch their hands over their sitized to the constant barrage of ivideo series in speeches, however, he has faces, on television, scantly clad females and sexual done something about it. in books and magazines, and dom­ mouths and gasp at the innuendos which permeate every­ I Kaczor reported that the producer of "Girls Gone Wild," inating a huge percentage of the audacity that we should thing from sitcoms to Super Bowl ;Joe Francis, and his crew were arrested on charges that they Internet. Our "First Amendment assume a retrospective stance half-time shows. At the risk of over ihad filmed underage girls exposing themselves, among other Rights" have permitted pornogra­ generalizing, our culture at large serious legal charges. The producer will face 43 charges, phy to become an accepted way of on our moral structure ..." has spun out of its constraints. No including racketeering, contributing to the delinquency of a life. longer can we walk through the minor, selling obscene material, and other serious crimes. One mayor has chosen to make a stand. Whether motivat­ local mall without being confronted with explicit advertise­ The disturbing facet of this story is that there are those who ed by a Christian worldview or simply by strong ethics, he has ments for lingerie stores, bikini-clad females with no self- ;are afraid of the loss of revenue if Panama City Beach gives the made a stand, and now he will be criticized for it. Criticized respect dominating the magazine shelves, and the local ;wild girls the boot. Bob Warren, President and CEO of the for costing his city money, criticized for infringing on some­ teenage population having Britney look-alike hour on Friday Panama City Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau, said, "To one's rights to produce pornographic material, criticized for or Saturday night. just walk away from that level of revenue is not a prudent thinking outside of our current box. Our perspective has been Our country affords us the liberty of independent thinking, ^decision." Further, Kaczor reports that the video producer's narrowed to accept this imagery in our media as the status as well as free speech. It's too bad that more people, follow­ attorney is waging an effective battle against the charges quo, to the point that many, especially attorneys and televi- ing the example of Mayor Sullivan, don't use that freedom.

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picks of the week fun fact of the week • 4/9-10 Monte Cristo Performances LU's Theater Department presents "Monte Cristo: The Musical" on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in Fine Arts 134. Tickets are In 10 minutes, a hurricane releases $6 for students and $10 for adults. more energy than all of the world's nudear weapons combined. • 4/10 Student Life trip to Washington, D.C. Join Student Life on a day trip to Washington, D.C. to enjoy the Taken from www.wnlkz.com Cherry Blossom Festival, shop or sightsee. Buses leave at 8 a.m. from David's Place. Call ext. 2131 for more information. The joys of Looking for a place to live of f campus? off-campus living 1 By Joy Abbott LIFE! REPORTER

all meeting, prayer group, room The Vistas at checks and curfew: all of these are Hwonderful experiences that make up dorm life at Liberty University. As freshman Dreaming Creek we eagerly anticipated moving out of our By Sarah Metherd overwhelming to families'houses and into the dorms. We were LIFE! REPORTER know which apart­ excited to experience life on our own, away ment would be the from our family, and living with 60 of our t is that time of year again when best to look into in friends. However as the semesters go by, students start to register for class­ order to get the many students become dissatisfied with shar­ es and try to figure out where they best rate. ing shower stalls, not being able to fix their I are going to live. For those planning to Lynchburg has so Own meals, walking across two parking lots to move off campus next year, it can be many apartments do laundry, and sharing three power outlets to offer, it is hard with two roommates. It is at this point in time to know which that many students opt to move off campus. ones to consider. Meet Jessica, Kathy, Jessie, and Laura- SUSAN WHITLEY One of the apart­ four friends hoping to switch their dorm WARM AND INVITING—The clubhouse at the Vistas provides a welcoming ment complexes to rooms for a four-bedroom townhouse. The environment for its tenants. consider is The process started back in February, when sis­ Vistas at Dreaming ters Kathy (a junior) and Jessie (a sopho­ apartments have to offer include: a Creek also known as the Vistas. The more) started looking for an apartment to direct internet connection with no Vistas have a nice look to them inside share next fall. Armed with apartment guides additional phone line, a private patio, and out. they beaded to IHOP early one Saturday porch, or balcony, full size washer and This complex offers one, two, or morning and started sorting through all the dryer, a walk-in closet, dishwasher three bedroom apartments with plenty available apartments for rent. and garbage disposal, and a pass of features that might make you con­ They looked through the guides as they through breakfast bar. sider in renting it. waited for their food and laughed at some of "I like the Vistas, because they are "The Vistas are really nice apart­ the apartment selling points such as free use safe, have nice amenities, and they are ments and it's my first apartment, and of the apartment's tanning beds and free fairly new, so it is nice inside," said my friends are there," said grad stu­ movie rentals. However, they found the junior Kelly Martin. dent Amy Smith prices little to laugh at. Other features that are included are The two-bedroom apartment is a It's now April and the sisters have added the fitness center, a swimming pool, a monthly rate of $670, but with a student two more roommates to their group and after volleyball court, a clubhouse, and a discount, they are $550. In order to get looking at a number of apartments decided recreational room. the discount, one of the students has to that a townhouse is more their style. Sitting The Vistas are located off of SUSAN WHITI.KY be a full time student while the other one around the dorm, they discussed what they Timberlake Road, and it is about a 10- has to be a part time student. are most looking forward to about moving SOMETHING TO CONSIDER—The Vistas at Dreaming minute drive from Liberty. Some of the interior features these off^campus. "No flip flops!" said Jessie. Creek offer many amenities to its tenants. "I'm looking forward to being able to have candles. Our house is going to have a myriad of smells from pumpkin pie, to exotic fruits," said Kathy. . Jessica the senior of the group jokingly Indigo Run townhomes screams, "No curfew! But honestly, I'm look­ ing forward to having my own room after By Emily Scheck home in Indigo Run. for two bedroom homes, live in the dorms and eat at three years, and getting more sleep.". LIFE! REPORTER Located on McConnville going up as the size increas­ the cafeteria, it's a bargain. Here are a few other things the girls are Road, just left of the County es. Those willing to spend Moving off campus saves looking forward to: s the trucks rattle to life Green development, these a little more money may be money and provides students , —"I look forward to cookies from our resi­ at 7 a.m., residents of two bedroom town homes more comfortable at the with a more accurate picture dent Susie homemaker." AIndigo Run close the offer the convenience of liv­ three-story town homes, of what "living on your own" —"I can clean, and not just shuffle things windows and cover their ing on your own, without offering all the same rooms is like. "Since moving off around" heads, hoping for a few more maintenance or yard and amenities with a sepa­ campus, my grades have — "I can walk barefoot in my own room!" hours of sleep. responsibilities. A spa­ rate den on the bottom floor improved, I was able to get a —"Having a bathtub! Bubble baths with can­ The past few months have cious living room lies off the and a deck off the back of job. Most importantly, it dles!" been filled with noisy vehicles kitchen on the ground floor, the house. allows a place for all my —"A bigger freezer we can fill with big gallons and sounds of construction. with a small powder room "It's nice to have so much friends to hang out," said of Ben and Jerry's ice cream." That's right, over 15 new right down the hall. room, because even when sophomore Brett Doherty. While living on campus certainly has its' townhouses will be completed Upstairs holds two moder­ people are over your room­ So for those of you who perks, living off-campus does as well. These within the next few months. ate sized bedrooms, each mates can have the privacy enjoyed the dorm experience four girls are obviously excited about the While the noise has been a with its own sink and mir­ to study," said off-campus but are ready to move, consid­ ;, changes that come along with moving into an nuisance, its end will be ror, both joined by a walk­ junior Jeremy Leary. er renting a townhouse at off-campus residence. And last, but not least, marked by the sudden rush through bathroom with toi­ Payments for water are Indigo Run. Guaranteed to Laura and Jessica's boyfriends are eagerly of residents moving into the let and shower. "It's nice included with tbe rent, leav­ be clean, safe and comfortable, anticipating being able to sit on a sofa and new homes. Students plan­ how we both have our own ing you with plenty of cash spending the semester in your not having to stand outside the window in the ning a move off-campus are sink area...it's so much easi­ to pay electric, get cable and own "house" will provide you snow. being offered a prime oppor­ tunity, not only to get off er to get ready in the morning," eat well all month. the privacy and leisure you've campus, but to move into the said junior Laura Rhodes, a It may seem expensive, but been looking for. privacy of a brand new town resident of Indigo Run. considering the $2500 stu­ Rent begins around $600 dents pay each semester to

incoherent state, my thoughts kept slipping night conversations that you have, or are moment trip to New York City.. amyjordan from what I needed to do before graduation going to have, are most definitely worth the There's literally no one to tell you what to! to the fact that I'm actually leaving Liberty in struggle to wake up and get to class. do except yourself. Sure, your parents can try just a little over a month. As I lay there in Enjoy the fact that every to influence you long distance, but for the Moments to appreciate my bed, I began to realize all the little, semester is different. With every most part, it's all up to you. After you leave: seemingly insignificant things and j schedule change, you have the school, there's going to be a boss, fellow; t's very rare for me to sit still and not moments that I have taken for grant opportunity to start afresh. It's not employees, and eventually a husband or wife do anything. My life is so hectic, and ed during my time at Liberty. that simple in a job, but in col­ that will dictate the details of your daily sched­ I my schedule is so jam-packed full of Robert Louis Stevenson said, lege, every semester is unique, ule. Be appreciative of this time you have things to accomplish that I really don't "The spur of delight comes in presenting both new challenges when you're the only person who decides have time to just sit around. If I ever do just small ways," and I think he's and new opportunities. When what your schedule will be. stop for a few moments, 1 always feel guilty, entirely accurate. The little things you start to get sick of things, As trite as it may sound, take advantage of thinking about the things that I should be that go unappreciated right now yon know that a whole new the spiritual haven that Liberty can be. Unless doing while I'm letting time idly slip by. Even are going to seem much more semester is just ahead. you're working for a Christian company, it's when I'm watching a movie, I like to have significant as your gradua­ Fall break, spring pretty unlikely that the workday will begin in some sort of project to do to keep me occu­ tion date approaches. break and summers def­ prayer. How many of us really appreciate the pied while I watch As much as people gripe initely won't exist after fact that we can share prayer requests and This past weekend, all of my obsessive about living on campus, I leaving college. Make concerns in our classes? compulsive urges to constantly be doing really am going to miss hav­ the most of your time As ready as I am to graduate-and believe something went down the drain when I ing at least 10 girls at my off from school, and me, I am most definitely ready-I think I actu­ caught some sort of a flu bug that's been disposal that I can to talk do something that ally am going to miss life at Liberty. For those going around. All of my ideas about the qual­ about this issue or gripe you won't be able of you who still have quite a bit of time left at ity time I was going to be able to spend with about that problem. to do once the real Liberty, or for those of you, like me, who are people, or the homework that I was going to Whether it's coming back world comes preparing to leave, make an effort taappreci- get ahead on over the weekend completely from this incredibly fun date, creeping in. After ate this last month of college life. Nothing is dissipated as I found myself barely able to or a particularly awful day, leaving school, it comparable to our time right here, right now crawl off of the top bunk the entire weekend. there's something special won't be nearly as at school. Find that "spur of delight" in the With all of my energy completely sapped about having roommates and easy to find schedules that small moments during the last part of the from my body, I had plenty of time to think people on the hall to share allow for two months in spring semester. Those are the moments that about all of thethings I should have been those moments with. The late Guatemala, or a spur of the need to be appreciated. doing while 1 laid in my bed. In my fuzzy, w%.

: APRIL 6,2004 THE LIBERTY CHAMPION, PAGE 9 Helpful hints for moving off-campus By Lauren Hultz sive, so ask your leasing agent LIFE! REPORTER what provider their cable connec­ tions use. Do you have a comput­ ou've applied to move off er? If you want to have the campus. You've found Internet, look at your options. Yyourself a roommate or two High-speed cable? Dial-up? (or three, or four). You've found DSL? Before you make any a job in town that will help to pay plans, check out what kind of the rent. What more could you connections are available in SUSAN WHITLEY possibly need to remember your building. HOME AWAY FROM HOME—This bedroom from Brownstone's Watergate before signing your lease? How about a phone line? Will Townhomes, is home to Liberty student Susan Whitley. Moving off-campus is a very you get a land line for local calls, appealing idea to many Liberty or will you be fine with just hav­ students. So appealing, in fact, ing a cell phone? that many get surprised as to Now it's time to consider com­ Brownstone what other expenses occur when muting expenses. The three moving into a rental house or major rules of real estate are said apartment. Beyond rent, what to be, "Location, location, loca­ Properties, Inc. other expenses need to be tion." Is your complex conven­ remembered when planning? ient to classes? How much gas ZACK SMITH Now you've found the apart­ money do you need to set aside By Amy Jordan statement includes the ment of your dreams. Before per month? Will it be possible LIFE! EDITOR commitment to, "provide Major: Youth Ministries you sign that lease, take into to make it to classes on snow professional and personal consideration what is included days from your house or are the rownstone Properties, attention to each and Hometown: College Springs, N.C. in that rent for your three-bed­ roads inclined to be perilous in Inc. provide quality every client," and that room, two-bathroom apartment wintry weather? Boff-campus living "clients may expect the environments for Liberty highest level of profes­ My ideal Saturday at home would you're getting. So you have living and com­ Many property rental agencies muting expenses covered. How students through a number sional service." include: Doing work around the house and include some utilities in the rent, are you going to eat? Liberty has of different complexes. "Every time I'm in their then sitting on the porch. however, some do not. Is water, commuter meal plans available. Brownstone Properties office, they're always very sewage and trash removal includ­ Budgeting money each month for offers single family homes, friendly and helpful," said Favorite verse: Phil. 4:12 ed? What about electricity and groceries and the occasional din­ townhomes and apart­ junior Michelle Aurelio, gas? Speaking of electricity, is ing out is a good idea. Depending ments, as well as short who moved into the Accomplishment I am most proud of: your water heater run by an ener­ on your budget, you still may live term rentals. Watergate Townhomes last Two mission trips to Peru. gy-efficient electric or by gas? on Ramen noodles and Kool-Aid Brownstone Properties semester, which are a part Gas can be quite expensive in the but it's better than living off of includes Indigo Run of Brownstone Properties. If I could be any fictional character I winter when the heat is running, the crumbs that your roommate Townhomes, Watergate For more information would be: Rocky. so if you're looking at moving left on the couch. Townhomes, Westwind on Brownstone Properties, into an older complex or house, After reading this article, you Village Garden Inc. visit their web site at make sure you ask about the Apartments, Golden Pond brownstoneproperties.com Where I see myself 10 years after should have a better idea of what heating system. is necessary to live off-campus. Townhomes and many oth­ or call (434)385-1025. Liberty: Working at a Christian camping Do you plan on watching Remember to choose your room­ ers in the area. r organization, doing programming. ESPN and TLC? If so, you'll need mates wisely—and good luck. Part of their mission cable. Cable can be very expen­ If I could sit spend the day with some­ one I would want it to be: Faith Hill, because she has a great personality. Matthew Novak—A heart for Guatemala Who has influenced me the most during By Richard Gretsky the people of my time at LU: My buddy Phil Collier. NEWS REPORTER Guatemala come true. This summer Most treasured material possession: My ach year, students of Liberty Novack will travel to truck, the Danger Ranger. University travel to a small village his beloved Llano Ein Guatemala, four hours from the Verde again, but this If I could only eat one restaurant for the capital, to minister to orphans and to time his intentions rest of my life I Would want it to be: show love to the people of Guatemala. But have matured to Chicken in a Basket, a little restaurant from for senior Matthew Novak, this year's trip their peak for a short my hometown. was life-changing. term missions trip. Novack is a biblical studies major from This trip is prepara­ Favorite junk food: Little Debbie cakes. Manassas, Va. who has already been to tion for a life spent in Guatemala six times. Between spring, sum­ Guatemala. mer, and even winter trips, "Mateo," as he "During spring What's in my CD player right now: A is commonly referred to, has built relation­ break, I found out country mix. ships in a country that is far from the con­ what my potential crete jungles of America. job could be," If I could have any job for a day I would Novack is preparing to go back and stay Novack said. "This want to be: Some kind of sports commen­ there indefinitely because his heart is for summer until tator. the people of Guatemala, but, initially, that Thanksgiving, my wasn't his number one desire going there. job will be defined Photo Provided What I look for in a girl: How she acts "I went on the [first] trip to Guatemala more, particularity SAY CHEESE—Matthew Novak smiles for the camera with Wily and his younger around other girls and her relationships because I'd been to Mexico a dozen times in the realm of brother Josecito during his most recent trip to Guatemala. .with other girls. I like when girls are helpful and I wanted to experience more of the finances and living and encouraging to the people around Hispanic culture," Novack said. arrangements." Liberty, is not worried one bit. them. Throughout the years and the trips, his His summer intentions don't stop 'As the submissive one, I have to trust chief goal has slowly changed. Now, his there, though. God's direction that He puts in Mart's love is for the people. "I also want to look deeper into the min­ heart." Apgar said. Favorite superhero: Batman, because "I go now because I want to give kids istry, in every aspect of the ministry, to the's got a nice car. She knows that God's direction for their hope; to let them know that there is more to make sure that it's where God wants me to lives will manifest itself through Matt and life than just working in a field, or fishing, be," he said. the decisions God has laid on his heart. What I'm most grateful for: My family, for or begging on the street," Novack said. Novack has already started taking aim at "I guess you could say 'in Mart's hands,' their support. They've done a whole lot for The "kids" that he speaks of includes his long-term goals. but more 'in God's hands,'" Apgar said. me, especially going through college. those of the orphanage, and other children "I am going down from July to Novack is willing to place in God's hands in Llano Verde, a village where he has trav­ Thanksgiving, then coming back for a cou­ what comes up next in life, whether it be Favorite thing about dorm life: There's eled and stayed during each of his trips. ple months and then down there for good," time working with orphans in Guatemala, always somebody on the hall that knows Some of the children are in need of tangible Novack said. "I hope to be down there this or something else, he's just living where he something about what you need. help, other children have emotional needs. time next year." believe God wants him to be. "I want the children to learn that they Novack has set his goals and is striving If the situation were different, Novack can be anything that they want to be and for them, but there is still a lot on his —Compiled by Amy Jordan, LIFE! editor wouldn't be opposed. He may even have a not be limited by the Guatemalan culture," shoulders. The decisions that he makes grandiose idea or two about what he would he said. also directly effects the life of Joanna do. This is not a baseless dream for Novack; Apgar, his girlfriend. "If I could build an orphanage in every he is in the process of making his desire for However, Apgar, who is also a senior at country in the world...that'd be sweet." County Green Apartments

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County Green is student friendly, not great place to study, or a place to hang out Visit County Green to tour an apart- Page 10, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION APRIL 6, 2004 Feenstra's honors continue to pile high Hillcats show off Junior center named Richmond Times-Dispatch state player of the year $6.5 million work on Megan Fatkin nine Choice Hotels Player of the rebounds and 2.6 blocks per game SPORTS REPORTER Week during regular season play, and this season. She shot 65.7 percent Women's Basketball star Katie the 2004 Advance Auto Parts Big from the field and posted 21 double- opening day April 9 Feenstra continues to receive honors South Tournament MVP for the sec­ doubles. for what may be the greatest single- ond-straight year. Liberty's new single-game scoring season performance in Lady Flames' This past season, she was named record of 40 points was set by basketball history. Big South Player of the Week on more Feenstra on February 3 against Feenstra has been named to the occasions than any other player in the Winthrop as she became the ninth Associated Press Honorable Ail- conference. player in to reach the 1,000-career - American Team. Feenstra was also named to the point mark in Lady Flames' history. Only fitting after she was named Kodak/WBCA Region II All- Feenstra is also only the fourth Honorable All-American by Street & American Team. Lady Flame to have 1,000 points and Smith at the start of the season and Adding to her list of accolades, 500 career rebounds. then proceeded to play the best bas­ Feenstra has been named 2004 The good news for Liberty is that ketball of her career. Virginia Player of the Year by the Feenstra is only a junior and will have Feenstra's list of individual honors Richmond Times Dispatch. one more year to come back, break all from this past season continues to This is the first time that the her records, and add to her list of prove why she deserved the recogni­ Richmond Times Dispatch has desig­ career honors. SUSAN WIIITI.KY tion gained by being named nated a player, in any sport, as the Maybe next year she will have what BOX SEATS - The newly renovated City Stadium will be opened on April 9. The Honorable All-American mention. best player in the state. will then be named the greatest sin­ project, now in its final stages, has been in production 14 months. For the second season in a row One look at her statistics will show gle-season performance in Lady Feenstra was named the 2003-04 Big just why she has received top honors. Flames' history. ByJakeBelue Yet another guy was upstairs NEWS EDITOR South Player of the Year, including Feenstra averaged 21.1 points, 11.0 at the skybox level, position­ The outfield wall is brand ing the company's golden spankin' new, and the bill­ nameplates on the skybox boards have changed hands doors. He was as precise as a few times, but Jim Bibby's Greg Maddux in the third retired #26 jersey will inning. remain. The jobs were being done SirutJ Fans will find themselves in a whirlwind, but synchro­ in a completely different sta­ nized for one purpose, "Get / Into /(fy/r New Apartment dium on opening day, April the place ready for Opening 9. But seeing the memorial Day." jersey of the famous former "We've been working 12- •J. >^^ at County Green Apartment Homes pitching coach will remind hour days lately, man," one them that they are in fact, at of the workers said moving City Stadium, home of the from one task to another. Tanning Bed Lynchburg Hillcats. According to Sunwall, the Paul Sunwall is in his 25th project is on schedule. "It 2 Tennis Courts year as General Manager of will be fully completed by the ball club. He sat in his April 9," he said. Jr. Olympic Size Swimming Pool office behind a desk piled Sunwall expects that day State-of-the-Art Fitness Center with pertinent papers. The to be big. With interest pour­ not-so-comfortable seats ing in from businesses want­ 1 Bedroom... 760 sq. feet facing him were for his visi­ ing to lease one of the eight, tors. They were samples of full-service skyboxes and the 2 Bedroom... 1100 sq. feet the 1750 new stadium seats expected fan attendance, the that have been installed for first game should be a real 3 Bedroom... 1300 sq. feet the upcoming season. sight. Fireworks will be ?hot Approximately 10 minutes from Liberty The Hillcats' office area is off after the game, thanks to just beginning to take shape. the sponsorship of KFC. Boxes and file cabinets When Sunwall was tinker­ Call us today and find out about out convenient location and great specials! 237-5732 stacked in the hallway are ing with budget numbers, he indicative of the recent rear­ relied on studies done on ranging. Outside, builders other renovated stadiums in and finishers were doing the minor leagues. Attendance some rearranging of their had doubled in the majority of own. cases. "This is a very busy time Sunwall believes that it for us," Sunwall said, but he won't be long until the rev­ didn't need to. The scene at enue from ticket sales, con­ the stadium was analogous cessions, and merchandise to ants on a pile of sugar. will put them right on the A man was painting the track of making good to the wall in the outfield with $6.5 million in renovations, ANGLEY Ricky Henderson speed. $3.5 million of which was Another was power-washing originally offered by the city PROPERTIES the sidewalks, as thorough of Lynchburg. as Nolan Ryan's no-hitter.

FLAMES: Bechtold nearly We*re the largest Property flawless in Sunday's win Continued from page 12 Reliever Michael Schaeffer (2-0) took the win Mafiag^ipejbCo. in Lynchburg! The Flames scored one for Liberty. run in the third and another It was a chilly, gray in the fifth to make the score Tuesday when the Flames 5-2, then caught on fire in the squared off against the sixth. Michael Garcia led off Virginia Tech Hokies on with a double against the March 30. Bechtold went to leftfield wall, went to third on the mound against Andrew CHECK OUT THE MATH! Rusty May's sacrifice fly and Wells. Liberty drew first scored on Todd Sangid's blood in the bottom of the groundball. Laurent later second. A rope single past knocked a ball off the center- third base got Just on board, field wall, scoring two runs. and he slid past a tag to score $435/ mo. = $217.50/mo. each The Panthers then pulled on a Garcia double. In the Cotten to send in side-arm­ bottom of the third, the ing reliever Travis Flames increased their lead 2 students •? Motsinger. A single from Jeff to four when Wells loaded Brown brought Laurent in to the bases and then walked tie the game at six. The game Jeff Brown to score one run. ^1 Bedrooms remained tied and looked as The Hokies then brought if it were headed to extra reliever Brett Corey in to face • 2 Bathrooms innings as shadows began to Carlos Garcia. Garcia ripped lengthen on the field. a single and went to second • Huge Walk-in Closets However, an error in the bot­ on an error, bringing in two tom of the ninth allowed runs. Brown was pegged out • Patio/balcony Michael Just and Garcia to at the plate. • Pool be on first and second as May By the fifth inning the came to the plate. infield was soaked. Bechtold May laid down a beautiful was sliding around on the sacrifice bunt to put both mound by this point, and runners in scoring position. slowly began to lose the pre­ Personal Tours By: Just tagged up and came in cision that he had exhibited Judy - 907-3024 on a fly ball by Joshua all afternoon. Butcher to win the game for After giving up two runs, Faye - 907-3020 (lie Flames, 7-6. "We're Coach Royer brought in Phil happy, but we're not satis­ Thompson to get out of the Todd - 907-3025 fied. We walked eight guys inning. The game was finally today, and that usually called due to rain in the sev­ means you lose. We've got to enth, giving Liberty a 4-2 vic­ stop doing that," Coach tory. Bechtold got the win (3- Certified Royer said, "We're happy to 3) while Thompson got the www.langleyproperties.net win, but we're not satisfied." save. APRIL 6,2004 fe *J Page 11, THE LIBERTY CHAMPION Women's Soccer seeks improvement from fall season

By Megan Fatkin The Flames are having to deal September when they battled a breakaway. "We defended well. best soccer we have ever played," SPORTS REPORTER with a field that's lack of grass puts it through hard rain to a scoreless tie. They only broke us down once, but Price said. The team was clicking After a regular season that didn't in a less-than-satisfactory condition. The Flames set the tone early as they scored on that play. It is a lesson right and everyone was on the same go the way they had hoped, the When a player tries to trap an easy they were passing nicely and pres­ for us," Price said. page. If Liberty can continue to build Liberty women's soccer team is look­ ball but it takes an unexpected suring all over the field. Striker Abby After getting scored on, the on this weekend, next season will go ing to turn things around. With early bounce right in front of her, on one Mott opened the scoring early with a Flames picked up the intensity and the way they want it to. morning workouts and intense prac­ of the few clumps of grass, and rico­ header off a perfect cross from started to play like they can but were Regardless of the difficult condi­ tice sessions, the team is working chets off her shin, the team just Freshman Alaina Hohnarth. Mott's unable to find a goal. Going into half- tions, Price said, "It was a great harder than ever. smiles and continues playing. Maybe goal proved to be the game winner, time Lynchburg was ahead l-o. result, and there were some great And you can tell. The entire team they know if they can play on that and Sarah Davis would add another Liberty's answer came in the individual performances." is pushing itself. Head Coach James field, they can play anywhere. one to secure the win. second half when Mott scored her Mott led in scoring as they went Price introduced a new spring moti­ Their practice on a rough field The second of their back-to-back second goal of the day. Playing undefeated on the day. Coach Price vational quote, "when better is pos­ came in handy as Liberty continued games saw Liberty playing cross- two games in a row allowed the says Mott has become a "goal-scor­ sible, good is not enough." Whether their spring season with a tourna­ town rival Lynchburg College. It was team to show its fitness. They ing machine this spring." Mott has or not the team would admit it, it ment at Lynchburg College on a physical battle as both teams want­ were tired, but with each play it scored four goals in four games. seems to have taken these few Saturday on another less-than-per- ed to show their strength. Lynchburg was less apparent. No one gave Liberty continues its spring words to heart. "Some people are fect field. opened the scoring in the first half as up and everyone played hard schedule Thursday night at home playing the best soccer of their Liberty started their day against one of their strikers broke free of the until the final whistle. taking on Longwood College. Kick- career right now," Price said. Longwood. The teams last met in Liberty defense and found herself on "That second half was some of the off is set for 7:30 p.m.

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Women compete Hillcats christen in cross-town newly renovated game versus LC City Stadium Sports Page li Page 10 PAGE 12 ^^™ APRIL 6, 2004 [email protected] The Liberty Champion (434)582-2124 Swor throws Track dominates LU Invitational shutout as Flames split By Andrew Martin SPORTS EDITOR ByBenCates ASST. SPORTS EDITOR Both the men and women's track team captured convincing overall In two games that were victories in the 2004 Liberty decided by two runs or less, Invitational, held at the Matthes- the Lady Flames emerged Hopkins Track Complex on Friday from an all-day softball fest and Saturday of this past week. at Charleston-Southern on The women totaled 218 points in Saturday by splitting a dou­ the win, while the men scored 182 ble-header. The games points. Their closest competitors brought the team's record to didn't eclipse the century mark. 13-30, as it picked up its first During the weekend's competi­ Big South win of the season. tions, the track team raptured 16 The first game favored first-place finishes out of the 39 pos­ the Flames, as Sarah Swor sible, with the women winning 10 pitched seven innings of events and the men winning six. nearly perfect softball to On the women's side, Mynique capture the win. Swor, 8-10 Robinson ran a 12.29 seconds 100 on the year, gave up only meters to give the Lady Flames the four hits on the afternoon, 10-point first place points. Robinson while walking two and strik­ also captured a second place finish in ing out five. Her ERA the 200-meter dash. improved to a low 2.39 on Melissa Blackstone was the only the season. The shutout Flame to run the 800-meter dash gave Swor a total of four on and she did so in a shade over 2:17 to the year. win the event. Lindsay Schwind led the In a race that features the wettest Flames offense, driving in course conditions, the 3000-meter the only run of the game. steeplechase, Sally McEnany beat her With two outs in the bottom nearest opponent by over one of the fourth, Amanda minute, with a time of 12:03.95 Maska smacked a line drive In the main distance event of the up the middle for a single. competition Samantha Pelletier ran Schwind then came up to bat the fastest with a time of 18:24 to win and hit a towering drive that another first-place finish for Liberty. glanced off the right field ' The Lady Flames dominated the wall, bringing Maska in 400-meter hurdles, scoring a one- from first base. two finish with Arlene Zelinskas win­ The Flames only man­ ning the event and Danielle McNaney aged four hits themselves, a full tick on the clock behind to pick up the second place points. Please see SWOR, Page 11 In the field events, it was once again the Lady Flames who contin­ ued to rack up the points, putting the Golf wins other teams even farther behind. Kena Butts won the high jump, clear­ ing the bar of 1.67 meters. Tara Drew Upton Boemmel finished in second place, Staff Contribution inches below the winning mark. LIBERTY CHAMPION The pole vault went the same way, as Nicole Iovine captured first place A total of 20 schools with a vault of n'6" and Aimee Riley competed in the Drew finished a close second with a height Upton Memorial Towson

of 11 feet. SUSAN WHITLEY Golf Classic on March 27 It was Caitlyn Sutterfield who tal­ and 28. But its was Liberty lied 10 points in the women's discuss DRIP DRY - Sally McEnany gets soaked while running the steeple chase. She won the event with a time of 12:03.95. who finished in first place, throw with a final toss of 125'6". capturing the title by five McNaney received points in the javelin second and Jason Brown, third. endurance event of the meet on the men's strokes over host Towson throw, out tossing the next closest com­ In the 110, it was Micah Brinkley win­ side. He won the 10-event decathlon with University. petitor by almost four feet, with a throw of ning, finishing the race in 15 seconds flat, a point total of 6726. On the first day, the u8'4". while Jeremy Graves and Mike Hagan fin­ Most of Liberty's top distance runners Flames went down by six The final points came from Anna ished close behind in second and third. did not compete in the Liberty strokes to Towson. But Goudeau who won the heptathlon with a The men's high jump champion was Invitational. They took their talent to they created a nine-stroke seven-event point total of 4488. Thomas Seabolt. Seabolt won the event at Durham, N.C. to compete in the Duke swing, going into first place The men's team continued the domi­ a height of 6*4". Invitational. by the day's finish. nance, which they displayed in the 800- Tyler Biggins and Andy Musser came up The next competition for the men's and They were able to hold meter run and the 110-meter hurdles short in the shot put. Biggins won third- women's track teams will be this weekend that lead in the final day, where a Flames trio picked up the first, place and Musser finished in fourth-place. at Lynchburg College. shooting a 291, three over second and third-place finishes in both Eric Lundy tallied a jump just inches The meet starts on Friday afternoon par on Sunday to secure events. over 45 feet to win the triple jump compe­ and extends all the way through Saturday the title. Christian Nichols won the 800 with a tition and 10 points for the Flames. evening. Saturday's action starts at 9 a.m. Senior James Yoo, time of 1:54.31, Travis Campbell finished Liberty's Jordan Crawford won the Liberty's top performer for the weekend, led the Flames to victory by shoot­ ing 71-72-71.

LU Sports Schedule Flames make it four in a row behind team's offensive spark By Megan Joiner 4/6 @ Richmond, 7 p.m. SPORTS REPORTER Meanwhile, Bechtold was unhittable 4/9 @ Winthrop, 7 p.m. on the mound. The junior southpaw 4/10 @ Winthrop, 1 p.m. At the advent of the season back in late had 12 strikeouts in seven innings. He 4/13 VCU, 2:30 p.m. February, Coach Matt Royer and everyone only allowed five hits, and though three involved in Flames baseball thought that pitching runs crossed the plate while he was in Softball ..:; would carry the squad. No one thought that the control, only one was earned. Michael 4/7 @ Hampton, 2 p.m. team batting average would be over .300. No one Schaffer and Stephen Williams then 4/13 @ Va. Tech, 3 p.m. thought that, at this point in the year, the team came on in relief and held the opposi­ would be battling it out offensively on the dia­ tion hitless. Ftf I Hill " mond with some of the nation's top teams. The loss continued the Panthers Big 4/9-10 @ LC Invit., 9 a.m. But, so far, the season has panned out that way. South losing streak. They are now 0-8 Liberty picked up another key win, their fourth in in the conference. For Liberty, the win Golf a row, on Sunday afternoon by defeating the High brought Bechtold's record to 4-3. Point Panthers in Flames slugfest that featured 15 Liberty sent Chris Zuvich to the j/) Princeton, TBA hits and a stellar pitching performance by David mound to face Panther Josh Cotten Bechtold. on Saturday. The Flames were SUSAN WHITLEY Tennis Junior third baseman Carlos Garcia went 4-5 banged for five runs in the first BACK!- Jeff Brown applies the tag on a pick-off play against High Point. 4/6 @ High Point, 2 p.m. with a triple and four RBI for the Flames, who inning. Two errors loaded the bases 4/8 @ Longwood, 2 p.m. improved their record to 15-12 on the year. for Rey Rojas to score and for a Josh Doane junior's pitch count up. He ended the second 4/10 Norfolk State, 2 p.m. Liberty is also now 3-2 in conference play. Phillip grand slam. Although all five runs were with 52 pitches, compared to Cotten's 13. 4/12 @ Elon, 1:30 p.m. Laurent also contributed to the win by going 2-4 unearned, Zuvich ended the inning with 31 with three RBI. pitches. Lots of fouled pitches kept driving the Please see FLAMES, page 10