Scholars Crossing 1994 -- 1995 Liberty University School Newspaper 8-13-1994 09-13-94 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 12, Issue 3) Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/paper_94_95 Recommended Citation "09-13-94 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 12, Issue 3)" (1994). 1994 -- 1995. 2. https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/paper_94_95/2 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 1994 -- 1995 by an authorized administrator of Scholars Crossing. For more information, please contact [email protected]. 'fiibtxtv (Ehamptrm ^^^^ J ,^P Nonprofit org. I d iberty University, Lynchburg, Va. Tuesday, September 13, 1994 Vol. 12, No. 3 , ™ u INSIDE: LU coed's attacker convicted The woman said that Miller IN THE INEWSl Moreihan 300 works of an By MICHELLK FANNIN let her go. And at that time put a gun to her head, and were available for students to spruce up their dorm rooms Assistant Copy Editor it struck me on what, exact­ Officer shares campus when the well-attended second annual art and poster sale forced her back through the ly what was going on," visited campus Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 7 and 8. A local man accused of bushes. He then pushed her to Miller told police. Page 2. abducting a Liberty coed last the ground and began touch­ The woman and Miller both crime prevention tips May was found guilty on ing and fondling her. said that he then got up, and By MICHELLE FANNIN people together, the chances three felony charges by a "I don't know what hit me," they started talking. "We kept Assistant Copy Editor of something happening are LU VAN Lynchburg judge Wednesday, Miller said in a statement to silting there and we're talking going to be remote," Viar Aug. 31. Lynchburg police. and she sat ihcrc and she Though no one is ever stated. BURNS: Lcc Nathaniel Miller, 29, "Something just came over prayed with mc," Miller said. immune to crimes there are •Let someone else know Liberty students of 1225 Lakeside Drive, Lot me and when she was coming In an exclusive interview definite steps individuals can when you arc leaving and on their way to 36, was convicted of abduc­ toward mc I just walked with the Liberty Champion, take to lessen the chances of when you plan on coming the King's Dom­ tion with intent to defile, use over in front of her and I the victim explained, "We becoming a victim. back. Suck to that schedule. inion amusement of a firearm in the commis­ stuck my arms up and she were talking — 1 told him Raymond D. Viar, investi­ •When shopping, never park as part of a sion of abduction, and aggra­ ran into my arms. about God and I witnessed lo gator with the Lynchburg flash money or credit cards. YouthQucst trip were given a little extra adventure when vated sexual battery. His sen­ "My finger was up to her him. I asked him if he wanted City Police, has given the •Keep valuables hidden the school van they were riding in went up in smoke. tencing date has been set for head at one point, but it was­ mc to pray for him, and he following guidelines design­ and/or locked up. Page 3. Nov. 7. n't a gun,'* Miller said. Miller said yes." ed to protect students. •Always stay aJert and be The incident occurred the told police that the woman "I thought he was going to •Never jog early in the wary of the unusual. afternoon of May 7, when the kept asking him what he was rape mc. 1 don't think he real­ morning or late at night. "You have to real i/.c that SPECIAL REPORT: Student court is starl­ 20-year-old-studcnt was jog­ doing and why he was try­ ly wanted to. I think after we •Never jog in isolated areas. even on (Liberty's) campus ing for the 1994-95 school year. The special report exam­ ging down Liberty's old ing to hurl her. talked, he realized what he •Always go in groups you are not isolated from ines the purpose of the court, profiles the new justices who access road (also known as "She was pleading with mc "When there arc two or more crime," Viar said. were appointed and shows the path an appeal takes. the roller coaster). to stop, you know, and to See Attack, Page 3 Page 4. Chapman AROUND THE WORLD: The latest on McMurray the health care debate raging in Washington is reported on our world news page. Page S. to appear focuses on spiritual IN OUR OPINION: Respect ought to be in Vines more than an Aretha Franklin song. It should be something goals, God given to every person on our shoulder-to-shoulder campus, Center according to the editorial. Page 6. By JAYSON BLAIR Champion Reporter By TIMOTHY J. GIBBONS THIS WEEK'S COMMENTARY: News Editor After campaigning on a 'strong spirituality' platform, America has been waging When Steven Curtis Student Government Assoc­ a war against drug lords for Chapman takes the stage of iation President Malt "Slick" several years, with little to the Vines Center at 7:30, McMurray says he intends to show for it in the way of Sept. 16, he's coming to start the year off with a strong results. On this week's, entertain. A light show, a vari­ emphasis on God and spiritu­ commentary page, Liberty ety of music styles and enter­ al matters. Champion writer Duanc tainment arc characteristic of McMurray said he hopes to Taylor suggests the United Chapman's appearances. accomplish his goals through States government focus But Liberty students who help from the SGA's Execu­ on drug users and buyers, attend the show will receive tive Committee and the stu­ instead of the suppliers. even more, Chapman said. dent body. Page 7. They'll get a challenge. "SGA is not three people "We want to put on a great trying to run the school. We show," Chapman said in an want voices to be heard. We FEATURE SPOTLIGHT: Exactly who interview with the Liberty want to be a bridge for a is our SG A president? Look behind the pomp and circum­ Champion. "I also want to administration and students," stance as "Slick" tells how he wants to use his office as a give people an opportunity to he said. ministry. Page 8. put into action what they McMurray said he plans to hear," he said. accomplish some of his spiri­ Chapman said he will chal­ tual goals through Harvest LIFESTYLE: A group of students who give of lenge his audience to get Day — a program where LU involved in the Prison Fel­ students will be able to go out themselves to Lynchburg residents arc shown through the lowship Ministry's Angel and "evangelize the streets of lens of a camera. Page 9. Tree program. Lynchburg." He also hopes to This program, run by the start a ministry for area resi­ ANSWERS PLEASE: This week the group who is partially spon­ dents in need of food. soring the "Heaven in the One goal McMurray set Liberty Champion man on the street asks, "What's your Real World" tour, provides last May was to establish a ideal class?" Page 8. Christmas gifts for children of room exclusively for prayer incarcerated parents. in each dorm. According to The Angel Tree program McMurray, he is far from gel­ SPORTING focuses on children, which is ling room in every dorm, bui one of the reasons Chapman phuio by Oaw DierjWnMr progress has been made. "We NEWS: The is interested in it. SUITING UP — Members of the Spirit of the Mountain, Liberty's marching have more students lhan we Flames football team "As a husband and father, band, get into their new uniforms, preparing for the Liberty-Villanova game. expected," he said. "A few drops to a l-l record the work of Prison The game — the first away game of the season —look place Saturday, Sept. 10. after suffering a close See President, Page 2 16-13 defeat at the See Chapman, Page 2 hands of Villanova this past Saturday. Page 10. Virginia race: North asks for LU students' help ed help in registering voters. By TIMOTHY J, GIBBONS SPORTS WITH STROUT: Liberty's "Young people like "There's not a single vote News liditor lough football schedule is analyzed. Will the Flames sec you care enough we want to leave on the action in the playoffs this year? Page 10. Oliver North wants to rep­ table," he said. North said this resent Virginia in the U.S. to get involved was the first large-scale voter THE FORECAST: Senate, and he thinks Liberty in the process." registration drive done by a students will play an impor­ —Oliver North senatorial candidate in "any­ tant role in gelling him there. U.S. Senate candidate one's memory." "Young people like you "We need you as volun­ care enough to gel involved in have a millstone of debt teers," he said. "Pledge your­ TUESDAY WEDNESDAY the process," North said around their necks and (who) self lo give a little bit of time, Wednesday, Sept. 7, at a is sent lo swim in a sea of red without gelling in ihe way of Lynchburg rally. ink," ihc candidate said. your studies." "Youth are very important. North rallied against current Responding to questions They have the energy. They're Democratic fiscal policy, say­ about his pasl public record, hoto by Timothy J.