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Art on display Alumni Ballroom features milliondollar collection Valerie Pors vpors@liberty.edu
A $1 million collection of 20 paintings depicting the life of Christ was recently donated to Liberty University’s permanent art collection and is currently displayed in the Montview Student Union Alumni Ballroom. The families of Dr. Troy L. Day and the late Alton H. Thigpen donated the collection painted by Robert Wilson Sr., hoping to find “a permanent home that could really tell the story of Christ and be a blessing to the body of Christ,” Todd Smith, director and founder of the Liberty permanent art gallery, said. “One of our goals is to be a repository for artwork that tells the story of the Gospel,” Smith said. “This goes a long way in helping fulfill that goal.” According to Wilson’s website, the paintings have appeared before President Jimmy Carter at the National Prayer Breakfast in 1978. They also inspired filmmaker Earl Owensby to create a documentary which features the paintings and follows the life of Christ, according to the Earl Owensby Studios website. The oil-on-canvas paintings are seven feet tall and five feet wide, with some being larger. “There’s nothing like that in this whole region — nothing like it at all,” Smith said. The ballroom will be open to spectators at various events throughout the year, but specific dates are still undecided, Smith said. Smith recommended entering the ballroom to the left, where the story begins with Christ’s birth and progresses around the room to the ascension. “Even though the Alumni Ballroom was designed before the donation of the paintings was received, the setting is just perfect,” Eva Palmer, associate professor of studio art said in an email. “It is well-lit and modern and contrasts nicely with the ‘classic’ style of the artwork. (The ballroom) reminds me of the banquet room all believers will one day enjoy at the marriage feast of the Lamb.” Both Smith and Palmer agreed that the paintings are “world-class” — the type of work one would see in world-renowned art museums. See ART, A7
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ELECTION — Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump spoke to a crowd at the Berglund Center in Roanoke, Virginia Sept. 24. He talked on matters pertaining to immigration, healthcare and the economy.
Presenting a plan Republican presidential candidate holds Roanoke rally Jacob Clarke jlclarke3@liberty.edu
Donald Trump rallied thousands of supporters in Roanoke for the second time in two months Saturday, Sept. 24, just 44 days before the election. Trump covered almost every one of his major campaign policies, speaking on everything from economics and healthcare to education and illegal immigration. Trump began by casting the vision for his campaign, painting himself as someone who will fight the “big donors, big business and big media.”
“We’re going to take on the rigged system that has shipped America’s wealth to other countries, and they keep doing so,” Trump said. “We’re going to replace our failed and corrupt establishment with a government that serves you, your family and your country.” From there, Trump sounded off on the failed healthcare and trade policies of the Obama administration, promising competitive healthcare deals and calling current trade deals “a one-way highway out of this country for our jobs and our money.” Trump took the opportunity in Roanoke to address his energy policy, specifically how his presidency would impact miners. Back in March at a CNN town hall, Hillary Clinton said she would put coal miners and coal companies out of business. She
followed her comment by stating that she wanted to move those jobs to other types of energy, but Trump took advantage Saturday of her lack of clarity. “Here in Virginia, we are going to end the war on American energy and on our miners,” Trump said. “Hillary Clinton says she wants to put the miners out of work. … The Clinton regulatory agenda will drive up electricity prices for Virginia families … and will cost the U.S. economy over $5 trillion.” While Trump rarely focused on one subject for more than a few minutes, he did fixate on education and extending school choice to all disadvantaged children in America. He proposed lowering college tuition costs by See TRUMP, A6
‘Are you registered to vote?’ A look at election day through the eyes of Lynchburg City’s registrar’s office Kirkland Gee kgee10@liberty.edu
The 2012 presidential election was a logistical nightmare according to Lynchburg city officials Vicki Bradlee and Kim Conner. So for 2016, they are doing everything in their power to make sure things are in order for the Nov. 8th election. Bradlee, chief election official
for the Vines Center, said in 2012, she did not leave her voting precinct until almost 11 p.m., even though the polls closed at 7 p.m. Conner, Lynchburg city deputy registrar, said she was in the Registrar’s Office until 1 a.m. that day. Not wanting to replicate those events, the office is taking steps to improve their process and make sure they are ready for this year’s election. Bradlee said one of the
most important things they have done is speak in Convocation at Liberty University. “That is one of the key things we’re doing to prepare to receive the students on Nov. 8,” Bradlee said. “A step that we’ve recently taken that we’ve never been able to accomplish before was getting into See REGISTER, A2
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A fresh start
New SGA class officers get elected, share their plans for the school year Jack Panyard jepanyard@liberty.edu
The results of the student officer elections came in Sept. 21, electing a new president and vice president for each class this academic year. Elected to office were seniors Alex Ehrich and Ellie McKay, juniors Nate Nickerson and Darrian Graves, sophomores Caleb Johnson and Jared Cave and freshmen Darius Hanson and Gage Taylor. “Students running for Class Officer positions are uniquely situated to hear the questions and concerns of their peers and bring that to Student Government,” Student Body Vice President Luke Welgoss said. “The primary responsibilities of class officers are to actively participate in the representative branch.” The terms of the students last the full academic year. “One of the challenges class officers may face is hearing concerns from students and balancing what is realistic with the university administration,” Welgoss said. “In some cases, certain ideas may be too expensive or too difficult to implement.” The students elected all have plans and goals they will try to accomplish during their term. Hanson and Taylor are looking to improve the standard of service at Liberty. “We want to focus on service. We want
FYI Liberty’s SGA oversees all campus clubs and its budget is used primarly for funding club activities.
to be a class defined by service and a school defined by service,” Hanson said. “We plan on working very closely in the community of Lynchburg and around Virginia. I know there are already organizations in place for that. There’s always room for improvement, I want to continue to work with them, and vocalize and rally behind them.” Johnson and Cave are looking to make modifications on campus by improving commuter student’s experience. “One of the things we want to do is put lockers in DeMoss for commuter students,” Johnson said. “I feel like they could be supported much more than they are. They’re a big group here at Liberty and I can’t wait to hear more of their thoughts.” They are also looking to engage students with more focus testing for their majors, a way to help students find out which majors would be suitable for them based upon a set of questions. “I think if we push for the focus testing a little more, people will be able to find their majors much faster than they are, saving time and money and years here at Liberty,” Johnson said. New student officials are encouraging students to approach them with the questions, concerns and issues. “I want them to be able to come up to me with their problems,” Ehrich said. “I want them to know more than anything that we’re just here to serve, and that we didn’t do this so we could just have our name in a book or to go to some meeting. Everything that we’re doing, we’re doing to serve the student body better.” The student officials are trying to make themselves as available as possible. “My email is always on, and my phone is always on ringer, so people can contact me at any time. I’m not afraid to come out to a meeting at two o’clock in the morning,” Taylor said. According to the officials, there is much to look forward to this academic year. “We are really excited about this position,” McKay said. “We are not only looking forward to working hard, but also enjoying our time here and finishing up this year well.”
PANYARD is a news reporter. REGISTER continued from A1 Convocation so we could speak to the masses so they could hear.” Bradlee said with the last presidential election being in 2012, most of the students who voted in Lynchburg then are no longer on campus. “The students that I’m going to see this November are brand new,” Bradlee said. “So it was imperative that we start the communication for an effective election and voting process … in September.” Bradlee said their goal is to have
everything in order before Election Day so that the process of bringing people through the precinct is as smooth as possible. “Even with the volume of voters, if we can minimize the errors, then you’ve got a seamless process,” Bradlee said. “They come in. They check in at the electronic poll book. They get their pink card. They take it to get a ballot. They vote. They leave. If we can keep that assembly line going, it is a beautiful thing.” Conner said that the most important thing students need to be aware of before Nov. 8 is their
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voter registration status. The Vines Center is only for students who live on campus, not for those who live off campus or plan to vote absentee. For students that live at the Residential Annex, they will vote at Sheffield Elementary School, and Liberty will provide bus service from the dorms to the precinct. According to Conner, some students intending to register to vote absentee in their own state are actually registering to vote here in Lynchburg. Conner said it is personal preference as to which way a student wants to vote, but they
need to make sure they choose one because registering to vote in two different places is a Class 6 felony. Conner said during a phone call, she recently discovered that a student was registered in both Georgia and Virginia. “I had to tell her in all honesty that it is a crime, and a very serious crime at that,” Conner said. “It’s a felony (to be registered in both states), and she was unaware. … It’s your choice, whatever choice you make, but you cannot be (registered in) both. There are a lot of kids that don’t know that because they’ve been told something
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different, but they can get in a lot of trouble.” If students are concerned they unknowingly registered in two places, Conner said they should contact the Lynchburg Registrar’s Office immediately to clear that up before it becomes a larger issue. The registrar can be reached at 434-477-5999, and more information can be found online www.lynchburgva.gov/registrarsoffice.
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creative arts, the Helms School of Government and the school of business are a few of the areas drawing more attention to Green Hall. The increased use of GLTC buses helps students and faculty get around campus in a timely manner. While the benefits of the hours make the agreement worthwhile, GLTC buses are also better equipped to handle the student body than a Liberty-owned bus. “It is much faster to load and unload a GLTC bus than some of the LU buses due to the door and floor configurations,” Beaumont said. Because of this, a GLTC bus covers the routes that Liberty deems to be receiving high traffic. They are also used during peak times of day. “We are using as many buses as GLTC can reasonably provide,” Beaumont said. Such a time would be after Convocation. GLTC buses are held outside the Vines Center to help students quickly get to their respective buildings. The partnership with GLTC is on a yearly-renewal basis, according to The News & Advance. Liberty benefits from the better equipment that GLTC has not having to fund the capitol to purchase more buses, Beaumont said.
The Greater Lynchburg Transit Company (GLTC) recently released its budget for fiscal year 2017, renewing its partnership with Liberty University and increasing its budget by 12 percent. In GLTC’s released board packet, it states that the fiscal budget allocated to Liberty grew from $1.2 million to just below $2.3 million. According to the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance, GLTC specifically increased the budget for Liberty University by 85 percent. The increase to GLTC’s and Liberty’s partnership means it now comprises 26 percent of GLTC’s overall operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The increased partnership is due to changes that have occurred around campus. Lee Beaumont, senior vice president of Auxiliary Services, said the relocation of undergraduate classes to Green Hall and the reopening of the Annex made the adjustment necessary. The agreement adds significant hours to GLTC that help Liberty manage the increase in activity with a tighter schedule, Beaumont said. The school of communications and BORDELON is a news reporter.
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BAN — Donald Trump has placed restrictions on journalists who hold less than favorable opinions of him and his presidential campaign.
Freedom of the press Up-and-coming journalist fears for media under Trump Leah Depiero ldepiero@liberty.edu
There are many things that worry me about Donald Trump becoming president, but what worries me the most is the possibility of what could happen to the freedom of the press in our country in the case of a Trump presidency. Throughout his campaign, Trump has banned journalists from some news organizations by denying their press credential requests for campaign events. Some of the news organizations blocked by Trump are The Washington Post, BuzzFeed, Politico, The Huffington Post and The Des Moines Register. He also threatened to ban The New York Times because he disliked the way they covered his campaign, according to CNN. Just like the wall Trump claims he will build along the border with Mexico to keep illegal immigrants from crossing the border, Trump seeks to build a wall around his campaign to keep out the news organizations he dislikes by banning them from his campaign events.
The CNN article states that “Trump said in June that if elected president, he would not ban news outlets from the White House press briefing room,” and he did remove the bans from the blacklisted news organizations Sept. 8, so it’s possible that freedom of the press advocates are worried about nothing. However, Trump is known as a liar and a man to switch back and forth in his political views, so there is little guarantee that if elected president, Trump will hold to what he said and allow all news outlets to have access to his briefings in the White House. Rookie journalism or government students learn that the extent of the freedom of the press in a nation correlates with the freedom of the citizens of that nation. As a Washington Post article states, “Freedom of the press is a key ingredient to a functioning democracy.” America’s founding fathers recognized this, including the freedom of the press in the first amendment and freely using the press to promote the ideals they strove to found the new nation upon. If Trump becomes president, I worry as a future journalist about the freedom my fellow colleagues and I will have. American
journalists may have to face the strong possibility that if they speak out about Trump they will be targeted and mocked. Yes, Trump may have removed the bans from news organizations he disliked, but he still set a dangerous precedent for what he could do if elected. This could also set a precedent for future presidents who watch Trump trample over press freedom and decide to follow in his footsteps. The freedom of the press we enjoy in America is often taken for granted, with many only believing journalism to be a difficult field in countries like North Korea or Turkey. If Trump becomes president, America could become a place where the freedom of the press becomes routinely abused. Having the media so tightly controlled by one person is a dangerous thought. The press is a vital part of the way this country runs, and the media should not be limited by the ego of any one candidate.
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How healthy is Hillary? Clinton’s well-being continues to be a cause for concern Jordan Jarrett jjarrett4@liberty.edu
Hillary Clinton’s health went from being another eye-rollinducing conspiracy theory to a suddenly serious issue when she collapsed Sept. 11 at a memorial service in New York. Her campaign staff scurried around to explain that she was simply “overheated.” Even certain media reporting seemed to downplay the experience by saying she appeared “wobbly.” Hours later, the Clinton campaign finally revealed that its candidate actually had walking pneumonia. Clinton’s doctor released a brief medical history to the public that Wednesday, Sept. 14, which included details about her history of blood clots and this recent bout of pneumonia. Yet an opinion writer from Quartz Web magazine went so far as to call the public’s inquiry into Clinton’s health a sexist tactic to keep her from the presidency, saying that “the more attention we give to the matter, the more we play into longstanding stereotypes that use women’s supposed fragility to bar them from positions of power.” Really? Clinton has a serious case of
“tough woman” complex going for her. That’s no secret (unlike a lot of other things during this campaign, but I digress). Anyone running for the most powerful position in the country needs sizable grit on his or her side. It’s about as tough to get to the White House as it is to stay there. I have no shortage of respect for the tenacity of any and every candidate to put up with the stress of a presidential campaign. However, while the public has been worriedly analyzing things like transparency and judgment on Clinton’s part during this whole debacle, no one seems to be talking about the element of respect — respect for her supporters and respect for herself. Note, I didn’t say esteem, which is quite different — and is frankly something each candidate might do well to have a bit less of. However, no one can have too great of a sense of respect where it matters. Real leaders know when to stop and breathe — for the sake of themselves and for those they lead. They know how to be dignified, but they also know how be open, courteous and honest about issues bearing any mite of importance to their supporters. Clinton’s health indeed became an issue of rising conten-
Whenever my mom tags me in a Facebook post, my heart skips a beat because I’m just waiting for another embarrassing photo of me to be made public to all my friends. But this time, my mom chose to hold off on humiliating me and instead she tagged me in a video the Baltimore Ravens had shared Sept. 20. This video wasn’t game footage or a post game press conference, but rather it was a video of Head Coach John Harbaugh discussing a message he recently received from O.J. Brigance, the Ravens senior advisor to player engagement. “We are being formed, shaped and fashioned by the fire of adversity,” the message said. “None of us know why, but it seems to be the Ravens way. God continues to show us the precious balance between life and death, constantly showing us the importance of living this day and not taking it for granted with heavy hearts pressed on to receive what God has in store for us.” Brigance is the only player to win a Canadian Football League title and a Super Bowl for the same city. Both of Brigance’s championships were for the city of Baltimore, according to an ESPN article published in July. Yet Brigance’s legacy is more than football success. It’s his outlook on life as he fights against ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. According to the Ravens website, Brigance created his own foundation called the Brigance Brigade Foundation “whose mission is to equip, encourage and empower people living with ALS.” Harbaugh said how encouraged he is by Brigance’s lack of attention on what he can’t do physically, but rather what God allows him to do at this point in his life. “The great lesson that I learn and see in O.J. every single day is what’s possible,” Harbaugh said. “But just because he can do the smallest things: smile, look at you, work his eyebrows, work the machine through his eyes — the smallest movement — he can change the world. He can have an impact that is bigger than probably any of us can have.” What an inspiration Brigance can be to us all. Though Brigance can’t physically walk with his legs or speak with his mouth, the tenacity with which he approaches life, is encouragement to keep going and to focus on what God has for you in whatever season of life you’re in. We can’t count someone out because they have been diagnosed with a debilitating illness or because we can’t relate to what they are dealing with. God has a purpose for everyone, and our job is to help encourage them to find that purpose. “He’s the strongest man in the building by far, and he’s the guy that physically can do the least because he’s not focused on what he can’t do,” Harbaugh said. “He’s focused on what he can do.” Harbaugh sees deeper past Brigance’s words. He sees the courage and the toughness of a man who understands his purpose — just like we need to see people for who they are and who they can become. “That’s true strength,” Harbaugh said. “That’s the strength of Jesus.”
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HEALTH — Hillary Clinton was diagnosed with pneumonia. tion, and yet she did not address it as such. If she is not proactive about thoughtfully treating smaller, individual concerns like her health, then how will she treat the huge, mounting issues that may soon threaten our nation if she becomes our commander in chief?
At this point, every move Clinton makes gives us a glimpse into “Clinton Administration, take two.” She’d do well to watch herself. JARRETT is an opinion writer.
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Stealing or streaming? Services can offer artists greater opportunities and listeners more control Kirkland Gee kgee10@liberty.edu
Music streaming revenue from services like Spotify and Apple Music has only been increasing in the last few years, and these services are changing the way people listen to music. According to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry’s “Digital Music Report,” streaming revenue was up 45.2 percent in 2015, accounting for 43 percent of all digital sales. The report added that the number of paying subscribers increased from 41 million in 2014 to 68 million in 2015. With numbers such as these, some artists are concerned that the increase in streaming’s popularity will have an impact on their income. Taylor Swift, The 1975, Coldplay and The Black Keys are only a few examples of artists who have either withheld or delayed their most recent releases from Spotify. According to Spotify Artists, Spotify’s platform for explaining the details of their service to potential artists, the streaming company typically pays out between $0.006 to $0.0084 per stream for any given track. At an average of $0.007 per stream, it would take 185 streams to reach the typical $1.29 price of a song download on iTunes. For an album, it would take 1,713 streams across all the tracks to make up the average $11.99 cost to purchase the album digitally or physically, but are their concerns actually warranted? According to a working paper published by the National Bureau of Economic Research written by Luis Aguiar and
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Joel Waldfogel, streaming may not be so bad after all. “Our analysis shows that interactive streaming appears to be revenue-neutral for the recorded music industry,” Aguiar and Waldfogel wrote. What that means is that even though Spotify offers ad-supported streaming for free, and as little per stream as they pay,
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TUNES — Music streaming services have grown in popularity with the rise of companies like Spotify, Tidal and Apple Music. the overall numbers are not changing. “While we find evidence that Spotify displaces piracy, the new revenue generated through streaming payments (coming from formerly pirate consumers, buyers, or individuals that used to forgo consumption) is roughly offset by revenue reductions from the sale of permanent downloads,” Aguiar and Waldfogel wrote. A new report could be released next week saying differently, but for now, streaming is not taking money from artists. If anything, it is exposing more listeners to their music. Many people who once listened to radio have switched to services such as Spotify and Apple Music. It provides a similar experience, but they have more selection over what they listen to. It is the exposure to new music and freedom to explore that makes Spotify good for the music industry. In addition, the amount of new artists that listeners are finding through these services allows albums that may have otherwise stayed unbought on a record store shelf to be heard by a much larger audience.
So while artists like Taylor Swift say Spotify “undervalues” artists, according to Time magazine, that may not be the case. Streaming services are here, and they’re here to stay. Spotify, Apple Music and whatever new services come along are revolutionizing the music industry, and it’s for the better. They are not trying to undercut the artist’s value — they only want to change the way people listen to music. And they already have. With 68 million paying subscribers and countless others on alternative platforms or listening for free, music is changing. Some people will still buy CD’s and want to own physical copies of their favorite music, and that’s fine, but many are moving out of physical ownership and into digital streaming. Netflix did it with movies, and now Spotify is doing it with music. Culture is moving forward, and people need to get used to it, because it’s not turning around anytime soon. GEE is a copy editor.
Fall, flannels and the friendzone It must be the changing of the seasons Joel Schmieg jaschmieg@liberty.edu
Fall is finally here, and that means a few things here in Lynchburg — pumpkin spice lattes (PSL), football games and most importantly, guys trying to figure out where to
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Ask any girl, I dare you. Step 2: Pick the date spot. Apple orchards are a classic fall getaway. You may even “get lost” in the endless rows of apple trees. Another option is horseback riding. Pro tip: The Liberty Equestrian Center offers free trail-rides on Saturdays, and you can pretend you
YOU CAN’T GO PICKING YOUR FUTURE WIFE UP IN YOUR 1997 TOYOTA COROLLA.
take that girl from evangelism class on a date. Of course, asking the girl out is half the battle, but once that is done, planning the actual date is crucial. Whether you just met the girl, or you have been nurturing your friendship for quite some time, if you finally got the girl to say yes to a date, here are your next steps. Step 1: Buy the perfect flannel. It may not seem important, but a well-worn flannel can make all the difference. The No. 1 thing a girl looks for in a guy is a classy looking flannel.
spent a bunch of money on the date. Girls love that stuff. Another great date idea is a drive down the Blue-Ridge Parkway. Your girl will get to enjoy two great views at once with this option. You can even pack a nice picnic in a wicker basket from Goodwill. Step 3: Once you have decided on the location, you need to work on the wheels. You can’t go picking your future wife up in your 1997 Toyota Corolla. Ask around for some better options. If they ask why they should let you borrow their car,
just ask them why they want you to be single forever. After all, at 18-22 years old, the clock is ticking on your love life. Step 4: Arrive with PSL in hand. Everyone knows Liberty girls can’t resist a piping hot cup of pumpkin. If you are really looking to impress, go with Joe Beans instead of Starbucks. The fact of the matter is, Starbucks hates Christmas, therefore Starbucks hates love. The small gesture will tell the girl you aren’t scared of commitment. Step 5: Execute. I can only do so much to help you find love this fall. All the steps in the world will not work if you do not execute. Just remember to be yourself out there, and don’t fall behind. Spring will be here before you know it, and it’s much harder to get a ring by spring if you don’t have a girlfriend yet. Although, it’s not entirely impossible. Good luck, men of Liberty. May God’s hand be over you in this season.
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A6 | September 27, 2016 | Liberty Champion
POLITICS Flames on campaigns
A behind-the-scenes look at students and alumni working on political staffs making yourself better, and making it happen,” Barnett said. “When something goes wrong you need to fix it, and when something goes right you need to do it better the next time.” For some people there was no next time. Hudson Phillips, Cabot’s brother and Liberty alum who worked for Scott Walker and then Marco Rubio, knew a couple of staffers who were fired after sending one errant tweet. This level of professionalism was necessary because Hudson Phillips said even one comment from a staffer could go viral and reflect poorly on the campaign. The shared stress and commitment can create an atmosphere where the staff becomes like family, according to Cabot Phillips. By going through the thick of it all together, Cabot Phillips said he has developed lifelong friends from the campaign. Hudson Phillips agreed that the staff became important and special to him. This was necessary for Hudson Phillips as he had moved to Wisconsin, along with the rest of the staff, solely to work on the campaign. “We’d hang out on the weekends together and then during the week we were all slaving away at the office together,” Hudson Phillips said. “We were all we had because we were the only people who could relate to each other because of how long the days were.” Hudson Phillips said the Rubio campaign knew if they did not win Florida, it was over, but the end of the Walker campaign was more sudden. “I literally found out over Twitter that I lost my job, and the same with everyone else on the campaign,” Hudson Phillips said. “They didn’t tell us. It was just like, ‘Oh wow! We just found out on Fox News and Twitter that he was dropping out of the race.’ I still had seven months left on my lease in Wisconsin.” Even though Rubio withdrawing was more expected, Cabot Phillips said he had never let himself believe Rubio would not win, so
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STUDENTS AND SENATORS — Liberty Online student Lance Barnett stands next to his district campaign office in Melbourne, Florida. Logan Price lprice7@liberty.edu
Several Liberty University students and alumni went beyond voting this year and worked for Republican nominees, senators and representative running for office. These workers’ commitment to their candidates was demonstrated in their 14hour workdays. For some of these students, their job included watching countless past speeches from their candidate to thoroughly understand his views and even moving across the country to be close to a campaign’s headquarters. Liberty alumni Cabot Phillips, who spent time as the digital grassroots director for
TRUMP continued from A1 working with Congress to ensure special federal benefits are not available to universities unless they reduce tuition and student debt. He also extended outreach to the African-American community, congratulating them on the opening of the new National Museum of African American History and Culture. “Many African-Americans are succeeding so greatly in our country, and I will make sure their success is protected and supported,” Trump said “At the same time,
Marco Rubio’s campaign, said the way he did not get burned out by his occasional 100hour work weeks was by working for a candidate he was passionate about. “If you don’t fully believe in the cause — if you don’t have a purpose that goes beyond just the selfish ambition to advance your career — you’re not going to make it,” Cabot Phillips said. To Lance Barnett, current Liberty online student and youth director for Rubio’s ongoing Senate campaign, each campaign member has to be willing to be a cog in the campaign’s machine, even when there is minimal supervision. “You have weekly check-ins, but it is your job to make sure you are taking the initiative,
too many African-Americans have been left behind and trapped in poverty. I will fight to make sure every African-American child in this country is fully included in the American dream.” Just as he has done in the past, Trump appealed to black voters by asking them, and also Hispanics, “What do you have to lose?” He said Democrats have produced joblessness, poverty, failing schools and rising crime. Trump contrasted their failing policies with his ability to see potential in inner cities. “Fixing things is what I do,” Trump said. “Just look at my projects in New York City, where I turn run-down spaces into new centers
of business activity and opportunity. Where others saw only problems, I saw tremendous potential.” Trump was silent on Sen. Ted Cruz’s recent endorsement, and he indirectly mentioned the controversy surrounding law enforcement and recent protests in Charlotte, North Carolina, only saying, “We are going to support and cherish our police and firefighters.” He also did not mention the debate against Clinton happening two days after the rally. Trump, who was introduced by
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speakers such as Rep. Bob Goodlatte of Virginia’s sixth district and retired U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, said his supporters must get out and vote and encourage others to do the same. “The arrogance of Washington, D.C. will soon come face-toface with the righteous verdict of the American worker and voter,” Trump said. John Wood, a Liberty University junior who is the second vice chairman of the College Republicans, attended the rally with other mem-
bers of the club who earned VIP tickets by participating in a doorknocking campaign for Trump. “(Trump) is going into areas where people have felt forgotten,” Wood said. “We’ve seen that with the (way he’s gone) into the inner cities … and churches and actually doing what it takes to show people that he actually does care about these communities.” CLARKE is the managing editor.
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he could stay focused. Cabot Phillips said while he saw people within other campaigns send out resumes once they started losing, he wanted to stay loyal because his dad had told him, “You can never fully trust a man until you’ve seen him remain committed to a cause which he saw was losing.” While defeat can sting, the aspect of a winner and a loser is part of what Barnett said he enjoys about the process, as he describes himself as a competitive person. Hudson Phillips said he got involved for the experience and connections but also because there is a need for Christians within politics because of how corrupt it is. The reputation of dishonesty within politics has developed to the point where Cabot Phillips said some Christians look down on fellow believers because they work in politics. “I just want people to know that D.C. and the political world is a mission field in and of itself,” Cabot Phillips said. “There is such a lack of young strong Christian leaders within the movements. … It really is a dark place, so I view what I do as a mission.” As the November election approaches, Ryan Fowle, Liberty alum and youth director for Tom Garrett’s congressional campaign, said students should first evaluate what they believe and then search for a candidate that most agrees with their views. Other Liberty alumni who work on the campaign trail include Josh Campbell, who currently works on the advancement team of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and Alex Towers, who previously worked for Ben Carson’s presidential campaign Election Day will take place Nov. 8. Liberty students with any questions about the elections can email vote@liberty.edu for further information or to register.
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Ghouls and the gospel Scaremare director reflects on his past 16 years leading the local outreach Katelyn Rutt kerutt@liberty.edu
Each October, Professor Steve Vandegriff plays a crucial role in not only directing Scaremare, but also impacting the Lynchburg college and teenage community with the gospel. “I’ve been doing Scaremare here in Lynchburg for 16 years now,” Scaremare Director Steve Vandegriff said. “We are definitely a unique activity, and I love it.” Vandegriff said that as the event director, he has a variety of roles during Scaremare. He said that a lot of his job takes place behind the scenes, and he often works with the hiring of staff, event marketing and the upkeep of the event buildings and grounds. “I was originally drawn to Lynchburg’s Scaremare because I had done a couple of these types of events in previous ministries,” Vandegriff said. “I really loved that this is completely non-profit, and the main idea is for outreach and evangelism.” Additionally, Vandegriff said that aside from a few paid staff members, the main event crew consists of volunteer workers, including many students from Liberty University. He said he assigns roles based on each individual’s comfort level and the specific needs for each event. Not only are volunteers assigned to play characters in each scene, but staff is also required to help with security, parking, ticket sales and crowd control. “There are obviously a lot of roles needed here at Scaremare,” Vandegriff said. “Overall, my main job is to make sure things and people are in place, and everything functions as normally as possible.” Vandegriff said with a production as large as Scaremare, it is not surprising that the team sometimes runs into problems during the event. However, he adds that the leadership and staff always try to keep the main goal of evangelism in mind. “No matter what happens or goes wrong, we try to push through as best we can,” Vandegriff said. “As long as the students have a good time and the gospel message is crystalclear, it’s a success.” Scaremare supervisor Joshua Coldren has worked at Scaremare for 12 years and said he enjoys interacting with the event staff, as well as learning about a unique way to share the gospel with the community. “Scaremare is just out of the norm,” Coldren said. “It’s not a typical type of church event or evangelistic event, … and I love this approach of being able to share God with others.” Coldren says that he works closely with Vandegriff and has seen firsthand the effect his ministry has on the staff volunteers, and the Lynchburg community.
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FRIGHT — Students were led through two buildings and the surrounding woods during the Scaremare event.
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WITNESS — Volunteers shared the gospel at last year's Scaremare. “Dr. V is a great guy to work for,” Coldren said. “He is funny and personable and always keeps the mission of Scaremare in front of us and makes sure that we never deviate from the mission of the gospel.” Vandegriff said about 10 percent of Scaremare attendees receive Christ each year. In
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DIRECTOR — Steve Vandegriff has directed Scaremare for 16 years.
fact, more than 2,800 students became Christians after last year’s Scaremare event. “My favorite part is just the whole aspect of seeing a lot of people working hard, putting everything together and seeing it coming to fruition,” Vandegriff said. “We sometimes wonder if it will all come together, but it’s so
rewarding seeing the kids out here coming to faith, and that’s really why we do it.” Scaremare will open at 7:30 p.m. during the weekends of Oct. 13-15, Oct. 20-22 and Oct. 27-29. RUTT is the assist. news editor.
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DISPLAY — The collection of paintings depicting Jesus Christ’s life, death and resurrection hang in the Montview Student Union Alumni Ballroom. ART continued from A1 Both Smith and Palmer agreed that the paintings are “world-class” — the type of work one would see in world-renowned art museums. Thigpen and Day originally bought 10 of the then-11-piece set which Wilson began in 1963. They later commissioned Wilson to complete the 20-piece set, according to the Liberty University News Service. “ … I think (their families) real-
ized its impact can be not just here, but people come here from all over the world, and that impact goes out to many nations,” Smith said. Art students will benefit from seeing original paintings instead of copies, which will allow them to observe techniques and elements such as brushstrokes, composition, lighting and the use of color, Smith said. “Technique aside, studying art, especially when it depicts the life of Christ, is a way to grow closer
to the ultimate creator,” Rachel Gudmundson, a senior studio and digital arts student, said. “I like to go to art galleries anyway because I find a lot of peace in it (art),” Gudmundson said. “And I just think that would be a really incredible opportunity to look at … and use it in meditation and prayer, and not just be looking at a piece of art in a gallery that maybe isn’t religious.” Seeing the paintings for the first time, Palmer said she
was awe-struck. “I actually said a little prayer as I began to view the paintings,” Palmer said in a prepared comment. “I was deeply moved emotionally and spiritually when I took in the richness of these images of our savior. I felt as though I was ushered into his presence, and they made his life here on earth come alive for me.” Wilson has more than 40 years of experience in art, but he is selftaught. During his career he served in the Army Air Corps and Air
Force and flew transport planes in World War II and Korea, according to his website. Kyle Watts, a senior graphic design student, remarked on the amount of detail Wilson used. “Great painters normally went through some sort of schooling, but it just shows when you have a God-given talent that he’s going to bring it out of you, whether you go to train or not,” Watts said. PORS is a news reporter.
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The biggest difference tonight was Rashad Jennings. Rashad was going to take this game under control. -former Flames Head Coach Danny Rocco
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B1 Former Liberty Flames and current New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings rushed for 220 yards and three touchdowns as Liberty defeated Youngstown St. 31-28.
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Hot ice Flames begin new season in the LIC Logan Smith lcsmith1@liberty.edu
Flames fans and College for a Weekend students gathered in the LaHaye Ice Center to witness the Liberty men’s club hockey team (3-0) defeat West Chester University (0-2) 5-2 Friday, Sept. 23. Led by freshman forward Garret Nelson, the Flames battled their way through each period. Hope almost seemed lost for the Flames when the Golden Rams scored two unanswered goals in the second, but the Flames overcame the 2-1 deficit and scored four goals in the third to clench the victory. “We knew West Chester has had a reputation of keeping teams tight,” Head Coach Kirk Handy said. “They wanted to stay with us and clog up the ice.” Fans roared with approval and beat their hands against the glass as freshman forward Quinn Ryan body-checked an opponent into the Golden Rams bench during the first period. After knocking him off his skates, Ryan continued the aggression, resulting in a penalty. “I thought we had some selfish penalties,” freshman defenseman Matt Cruikshank said. “During our opponents’ power plays, we had to bear down together as a team and block shots.” Although there were moments when Liberty only had four players on the ice, the defensive precision helped solidify the victory. “We focused a lot on our defensive zone,” Nelson said. “Defense wins championships, so that had to be a big priority in this game.” During the second period, West Chester scored two goals, which gave them the lead going into the third. “The fights will happen, and they’re fun, but honestly, they’re more for the fans,” Cruikshank said. Late in the third period, Nelson scored his third goal, giving Liberty a 3-2 lead. Later, freshman forward Jamie Crane scored from the left face-off circle, giving Liberty an even larger lead. “After our third goal, West Chester deflated,” Nelson said. “They lost steam, and we kept rolling.” Nelson, who finished with a hat trick, gave Liberty the boost they needed to seal the victory. See HOT, B2
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QUARTERBACK WOES — Buckshot Calvert came in to replace starting quarterback Stephon Masha during the first half.
Growing pains Flames suffer worst home loss of Turner Gill’s career Sarah Rodriguez srodriguez70@liberty.edu
Underperformance was the name of the game Saturday, Sept. 25 as the No. 3 Jacksonville State Gamecocks (3-1) traveled to Williams Stadium and defeated the Liberty Flames (1-3) by a score of 48-19. Missed tackles and ineffective offense plagued the Flames as the Gamecocks rushed for a total of 339 yards, four touchdowns and three rushes of 76, 57 and 87 yards. “They beat us,” Liberty Head Coach Turner Gill said. “They deserved to win. They were the better team tonight.” The Flames only totaled 44 rushing yards and 137 passing yards in the game as the Gamecocks snapped the Flames six-game winning streak at Williams Stadium. With a quarterback battle brewing between junior Stephon Masha and true freshman Buckshot Calvert, Gill went with Masha to start the game, but after multiple series for each, stuck with Calvert for the second half.
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Gill said his plan was to give Masha and Calvert each two series and then he would decide who he wanted to lead the offense for the remainder of the game. The Gamecocks defense overpowered the Flames offensive line, sacking Calvert six times and holding the Flames quarterbacks to 12 completions with only five coming before halftime. When Liberty did possess the ball, the Flames running backs struggled to find any holes in the Gamecock defense, consistently being tackled for a loss. The Flames offense stalled throughout the game, forcing the punt team on the field 12 times. “We were not able to move the football, and it wasn’t all the quarterback,” Gill said. “We weren’t able to run the football at all. Their D-line beat our offensive line. We could not run the football. We could not get into a rhythm of anything.” After the Flames punted on the first series of the game, the Gamecocks got on the board early 7-0 with a touchdown pass from Jacksonville State redshirt senior quarterback Eli Jenkins to junior running back Roc
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Thomas on a 73-yard, three play drive lasting 53 seconds. The Flames responded on their third drive of the game with a 31-yard field goal to take the game to 7-3 after Jenkins’ pass was intercepted by Flames junior cornerback Tyrin Holloway. The Gamecocks offense returned to the field with 6:19 left in first quarter and scored a touchdown on the third play of the series — a 76-yard rush to the left and across the middle by Jenkins, making the score 14-3. The Flames and Gamecocks traded punts for the next few series until junior Liberty punter Trey Turner came on the field once again with 9:24 left in the second quarter. Gamecocks redshirt senior Josh Barge fielded Turner’s punt and ran past Liberty’s punt coverage team for a 75-yard touchdown. The extra point was missed by Jacksonville State, taking the lead to 20-3. But the Gamecocks were not done in the first half. With 1:21 left in the half, Barge caught a Jenkins pass for 29 yards down to the Flames 1-yard line. See PAINS, B3
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New beast in the east
Liberty defeats Quinnipiac in the Flames first Big East game in Lynchburg Lindsey Ball lcball1@liberty.edu
The Liberty Flames (2-5, 2-0 Big East) and the Quinnipiac Bobcats (1-8, 1-1 Big East) faced off in Liberty’s Big East home opener Sept. 23. Liberty took the lead in the first half and maintained control to finish with a 6-1 victory. “We came out this game having the goal to play with positive energy and joy,” Coach Jodi Murphy said. “This is a team that, if they have a bad pass or a bad ball, they carry it.” The field hockey team gave out long-sleeve T-shirts to the first 150 fans that read “New Beast in the Big East” to celebrate the Flames conference home opener. “Today, we played outside of ourselves,” Murphy said. “If we made a mistake it did not define us, and out of that, we had an overflow of joy and cheering.” The two teams had never faced off against each other until Friday evening. “We attacked well and defended well,” sophomore middle Abby Julius said. “All across the board, we were united as a team.” The Flames scored the first goal 10 minutes into the first half. Junior defender Rachel Suter sent the ball into the box and freshman midfielder Aguenda Moroni swiftly redirected the ball past Quinnipiac goalkeeper Olivia Golini. “We came out of the gates with a lot of fire,” Murphy said. Seven minutes after the first goal, Julius drew the penalty corner, sending the ball to Suter. Julius regained possession and scored the second goal from the left side. “We have been working on corner plays, so it felt good to have our hard work and training pay off,” Suter said. The Flames did not let up as junior forward
Summer Parker received a penalty corner 23 minutes into the first half and passed the ball to Julius who scored into the right corner of the goal, bringing the score to 3-0. “We excelled in generating attack and corner execution,” Suter said. Liberty’s offensive pressure created problems for the Bobcat defensive line and goalkeeper. Liberty took nine shots in the first half and 12 in the second. The Flames took 13 penalty corners, resulting in three of the team’s goals. Comparatively, Quinnipiac had four shots in total and received one penalty corner— which was the shot that allowed Quinnipiac’s freshman forward Lauren Belskie to score a goal 26 minutes into the first half. Five minutes into the second half senior defender Serena Barr made a shot toward the goal that was redirected and scored by sophomore forward Pippa Best. Best continued to create offensive pressure as she passed the ball to the left post where freshman forward Kendra Jones tipped it into the goal. Finally, with six minutes left in the half, Barr made the final goal directly off the penalty corner. This was her fifth goal of the season. “Every time there was a play in front of the bench, you could hear our girls spurring them on,” Murphy said. “That was a huge part of our success.” The Flames travel to Norfolk, Virginia Sept. 30 at 5 p.m. to take on Old Dominion University.
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HUSTLE — Flames Agueda Moroni flew past Quinnipiac forward Ines Ruiz Martinez.
Farrell shines as a freshman Gabrielle Farrell has scored two goals and assisted on two so far this year Will Collier wcollier@liberty.edu
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DRIBBLE — Gabrielle Farrell drove down the field.
FYI The men’s hockey team is in its first season in the ESCHL. As a member of the conference, the Flames will receive an automatic bid to the ACHA tournament if they win the conference championship.
Her resume is impressive and lengthy. She won the 2013 Elite Club National League U-15 Northern Conference Championship, was the 2015 Suburban One National League Player of the Year, a two-time Neshaminy High School team MVP, scored four goals in the opening round of a District one playoff game, then finished her high school playing career second in school history with 72 career goals. And that is the condensed version. Now, the Langhorne, Pennsylvania native, freshman forward Gabrielle Farrell, is lighting it up on the Liberty University women’s soccer team. “I was raised knowing soccer,” Farrell said. “My dad played in college. My sister played in college. I started playing when I was three or four … and soccer has always been my passion.” During Farrell’s earlier years in soccer, she played for herself, not completely grasping what it meant to play for God, but maturity came with age. “As I grew older, I started to comprehend how God works in my life and all the talents he has blessed me with,” Farrell said. “I got to high school and started playing for God.”
HOT continued from B1 He’s been a solid player so far in the two games we’ve had,” Handy said. “He’s growing into the role we want to see him in.” With only a few minutes left in the match, junior forward Grant Garvin chipped the puck over an opposing defender, giving himself an opportunity to score. Before he took his shot, a West Chester defenseman threw his stick in an attempt to deter the goal. The interference resulted in a Liberty point. “A big part of our team’s successes is always the fans,” Handy said. “They gave us the push we needed. Tonight was a big building block for us.”
In high school she dominated the game, collecting MVPs, championships and school records, propelling her into the spotlight of Division I college programs, giving Farrell many options on where she would play. “This school just felt right, (and) the Christian aspect was really big,” Farrell said. “Other schools had negative vibes and were kind of mean to freshmen but that’s not at all here.” Farrell said she vividly recalls when she came for her official visit to Liberty, that everyone was so friendly and welcoming, making her feel comfortable despite the fact that she was a freshman. “I love the (Liberty team),” Farrell said. “They are all so amazing.” Those girls have helped Farrell transition into collegiate soccer but not without some growing pains. “The biggest adjustment was the speed of the game,” Farrell said. “There’s no weak players because everyone got recruited to play D-1. I’m not physically a big person, so size wise, the girls are a lot bigger.” Farrell has risen to the occasion in the first 10 games to start her Flames career, contributing two assists and two goals, one of which was a gamewinner to lift Liberty over visiting
James Madison University for the first time in program history. That production earned her consecutive weeks honored as the Big South Freshman of the Week. Before she hits the field, artists like Christian rapper Trip Lee raise Farrell’s intensity level to where she needs it to play well. On the field, both serving her teammates and the steady support of her family at games motivates her to go out giving her best effort through disappointments. “My main focus is my education,” Farrell said. “With soccer, you can get injured within an instant, and it’s over. So soccer is more of an on the side thing … but if the opportunity presents itself after college to play, then I want to jump on that opportunity.” Before she can consider going pro, Farrell seeks to get a degree in business marketing because she wants to use her creativity to help market to people. This only marks the beginning. Farrell has this season to finish and three more after that, giving her lots of time to get better and giving Flames fans plenty of chances to see her talents. COLLIER is a sports reporter.
Friday night was Liberty’s second game of the season. According to Handy, the team has had a strong start. They play the University of Alabama Friday, Sept. 30 at the LaHaye Ice Center. “At this point in the year, we just want to make sure we’re playing well,” Handy said. “I thought our team played well under the circumstances tonight.” The Flames defeated West Chester in the second game of the series Saturday, Sept. 24 by a final score of 8-2. The next home game for the Flames will be Friday, Sept. 30 when they host Alabama at 11:59 p.m.
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FRESHMAN — Casey Goodwin prepares to serve in a Flames matchup earlier this year.
Bump, set, spike Casey Goodwin wins weekly award Timothy Cockes tlcockes@liberty.edu
Liberty University freshman Casey Goodwin recalls being surprised by the call from head volleyball coach Shane Pinder offering her a spot on Liberty’s roster during her recruitment. Goodwin said she was both shocked and overjoyed. Things seemed to have worked out as Goodwin was named Big South volleyball freshman of the week after her performance in the Davidson Wildcat Classic Sept. 9-10. Goodwin was named to the all-tournament team after averaging 3.63 kills per set, 0.77 aces per set and 0.85 blocks per set for the tournament. Goodwin had the team’s first 20-kill match of the season versus USC Upstate and the team’s first five-ace match in a loss against Davidson, according to libertyflames.com. According to libertyflames.com, this is not only the first weekly award of Goodwin’s career, but she is the first Lady Flame volleyball player to be named freshman of the week since Sirena Vorster Oct. 28, 2014. Despite her early success, Goodwin said the first few weeks of school were an adjustment. “The first week was hard, but the girls were great,” Goodwin said. Goodwin said her teammates have been incredibly important in getting her acclimated to the balance of academics and athletics as well as building team chemistry. Goodwin redirected her early season individual success and turned it back to the importance of working together as a team. “My success proves how far we can go as individuals and as a team,” Goodwin said. Goodwin said the girls on the team and the coaching staff were huge factors in her decision to attend Liberty.
PAINS continued from B1 But the Gamecocks were not done in the first half. With 1:21 left in the half, Barge caught a Jenkins pass for 29 yards down to the Flames 1-yard line. A quarterback keeper by Jenkins took the Gamecock lead to 27-3 heading into halftime. The Flames struggled to force a Gamecock third down as Jacksonville State consistently moved the ball down the field almost effortlessly. Yet junior safety Solomon McGinty said he pushed his defense to get the offense the ball back. “I told my defense no matter what our offense (does), we have to go out there (and) get a three and out — no matter where the ball is,” McGinty said. In the third quarter, the Flames held the Gamecocks scoreless while putting one touchdown on the scoreboard — a deep pass from Calvert to senior wide receiver Dante’ Shells with 1:38 left in the
“I absolutely loved the coaches,” Goodwin said. “The first time that we talked on the phone, we talked for an hour and a half at 11:30 at night. I had an instant connection with the coaching staff.” Visiting Liberty’s campus solidified Goodwin’s desire to play at Liberty. “It felt like home when I visited here,” Goodwin said. “I really loved the atmosphere and the Christian values that the school holds to.” Goodwin’s coaches have always been an important part of her volleyball career. Goodwin said that it was her high school coach, Coach Bunch, who helped her develop a passion for the game. She said he is still one of her biggest supporters even in college. “Coach Bunch still comes to all of my games,” Goodwin said. “His love for the game inspired my love of the game.” Goodwin said that Bunch is still coaching at her former high school, Person High School, in Rougemont, North Carolina. Goodwin said she wants to pass on that love of the game to a new generation by coaching younger kids when her playing career is over. She praised God for all that she has accomplished so far and how far that she has come. “I give God all of the glory and I know that I wouldn’t be here without him,” Goodwin said. “I want other people to see God through the way that I play the game.” Goodwin wants to continue to give God glory and use the game of volleyball to minister to others. Goodwin and the Lady Flames continue the season Sept. 30 on the road against UNC Asheville.
COCKES is a sports reporter.
third quarter. Still the Gamecocks applied the pressure to the Flames and tacked on two more touchdowns to extend the lead to 41-10. Thomas ran the ball in from the 2-yard line, following his previous 57-yard run for the first touchdown of the fourth quarter. Jenkins then threw a deep pass to redshirt sophomore wide receiver Shaq Davidson for a one-play drive and touchdown. As the clock continued to run out, the Flames got a safety on a bad snap by the Gamecocks on a punt and a four-yard touchdown run by redshirt freshman running back Frankie Hickson, but the Gamecocks further secured the victory with an 87-yard touchdown run by redshirt junior running back Justice Owens with 1:27 left in the game, taking the final score to 48-19. Long plays by the Gamecocks accounted for five Jacksonville State touchdowns, and the Flames had no answer. Yet Flames senior linebacker Dexter Robbins remained positive about the opportunities the Flames have had to
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HOT & COLD — The Flames earned the sweep on the ice but fell short on the field.
play teams such as Virginia Tech, SMU and Jacksonville University. “These games right here are designed to get us prepared for the best competition that’s out there — to see what it’s like to play the best,” Robbins said. Though disappointed with the final score, Gill and Robbins are looking forward to the chance for the Flames to face Big South competition in the coming weeks. “What I would say in this situation is don’t worry about us,” Robbins said. “We’re gonna be alright. There’s gonna be a good turnaround quickly.” The Flames take on Robert Morris Saturday, Oct. 1 as they continue to look to prepare themselves before Big South Conference play, which begins Oct. 15 versus Kennesaw State at 7 p.m. in Williams Stadium.
RODRIGUEZ is the editorin-chief.
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HOLD ON TIGHT— The Gamecocks proved to be too much to handle.
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B4 | September 27, 2016 | Liberty Champion
The King is gone. No, not LeBron James. Not even Pete Rose. I am talking about Arnold Palmer. The king of golf. Palmer passed away at age 87 in Pittsburgh where he was awaiting cardiac surgery, according to CNN. Arnie was a legend. He made golf cool long before guys like Tiger SCHMIEG Woods. And he was a family man. He met his first wife early in his career at a tournament and was married to her for 45 years before losing her to cancer in 1999. Everything about Palmer was cool. He was the kind of golfer that a simple man could enjoy. He was not fancy, and he did not adhere to typical country club rules. If I could be any golfer, it would be Palmer. Not because he was the greatest — that title belongs to Jack Nicklaus or Woods, depending on who you ask — but because he had the most fun. Palmer loved his life, and he lived it to the fullest. When he was on the golf course, he took risks, and sometimes they did not pay off. But who wants to be the boring golfer that just plays for the next shot and two-putts every hole? I want to go for the green on every shot, and I don’t want to putt to get close, I want to make it every time. That is the way Palmer played. The way most casual golfers dream of playing. Palmer was also a very quotable man. He was famous for many things he said, but one line in particular stands out to me. “I have a tip that will take five strokes off anyone’s golf game,” Palmer said. “It’s called an eraser.” That quotes epitomizes why Palmer was such a likeable man. He didn’t take things too seriously. Palmer believed in going big or going broke, and he was much bigger than just a game. Palmer’s memory will live on thanks to his family and his brand, which he grew well beyond the sports world. But perhaps his simplest contribution to society, yet one that many will remember for the longest, and one that non-sports lovers will remember exclusively, is his drink. Everyone loves the classic tall metal cans containing the perfectly mixed sweet tea and lemonade. One thing on my bucket list was to witness the man himself mix the famous but simple drink with his namesake. It would have gone exactly like the SportsCenter commercial. The two anchors watching in awe as Palmer mixed the drink in front of them. Today, we raise our Arnie Palmy-filled glass in remembrance of the king. I can only hope they serve the delicious concoction in heaven. SCHMIEG is the sports editor.
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Classic Dad Move of the Week Waiting to hit his next shot from 300 yards out “just in case.”
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FIERCE — Midfielder Pepe Segarra hustled to gain possession of the ball during a game earlier this season.
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Men’s soccer prepares for conference schedule TJ Davis adavis331@liberty.edu
Liberty men’s soccer is focused on continuing its strong start as conference play began for the 2016 season Saturday, Sept. 24 against Winthrop University. “I think it’s critical the first weekend we (got) points,” Head Coach Jeff Alder said. Last year, the Flames endured their toughest season of Alder’s 15-year career after going 6-10-1 overall and 2-6-1 in conference play. The sluggish year is uncharacteristic of an Alder-coached team, whose career Big South record with the Flames is 66-45-11. He also led the Flames to men’s soccer Big South tournament titles in 2007 and 2011. As conference play begins, the Flames are on pace to be a contender once again after starting the season with a 3-3-1 record. Within that stretch, the Flames played talented opponents such as top-20-ranked American University, and competed with them all the way to double overtime. Through the first seven games, the Flames missed multiple opportunities to capitalize on early leads which eventually resulted in draws and losses. Alder said he hopes to fix those errors and channel that early momentum into three points during conference play.
“I think a lot of it is mental concentration,” Alder said. “I think part of it is, you have to put yourself in those positions, which we’ve done. Then ultimately it comes down to a couple guys making a play either defensively or in the final third.” Both team captains, senior midfielder Kyle Carr and sophomore defender Nico Bellarde, said it is a necessity to remain concentrated as conference play begins. “(We have) a mentality that winning is what we’re striving for every game, and (we give) God glory through that,” Carr said. “Last year we had a tough season. I think everyone is focused and hungry, ready to prove themselves this year.” Bellarde said he believes the energy and stamina are there, but the team needs to fix minor details to be ready for conference play. “We never quit,” Bellarde said. “We’ll fight until overtime is through. I think we need to continue our focus and not give up any silly mistakes.” Six of the Flames consistent starters are underclassmen. As a sophomore, Bellarde is part of the younger group, but it has not stopped him from taking responsibility as a captain. “In the locker room, on the field, and around campus I’m just trying to set a good example for the other guys,” Bellarde said. “We have a lot of new
freshmen, and we went through a difficult season last year. So I’m just trying to put through these guys’ heads that we’re not letting that happen again,” As one of the three seniors on the team, Carr also recognizes the importance of his role as a captain on the team. Carr encourages the younger players through mistakes and tough games to help them focus on moving forward. “I think a lot of it is just staying positive with them, even through mistakes and tough losses,” Carr said. “Just saying, ‘Hey, this is good for us down the line.’” In the 2016 preseason poll, the Flames were voted to finish conference play in fifth place, according to libertyflames.com. Voted ahead of the Flames are Radford, High Point, Winthrop and Campbell. The Flames already knocked off one of those opponents with a 4-3 win at Winthrop. The Eagles are the reigning regular season and tournament champions and defeated the Flames in double overtime last season 2-1. The Flames first home conference game is Oct. 1 versus UNC Asheville.
DAVIS is a sports reporter.
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Fight for Freedom A21 Walk aims to raise trafficking awareness Siani Null snull@liberty.edu
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CHEEP, CHEEP — Morris Campus Farm raises chickens without antibiotics and practices ethical animal husbandry.
Garden, meet table Morris Campus Farm grows fresh food for campus dining Alexandra Ramey aramey3@liberty.edu
The Morris Campus Farm, located at 1620 Sunnymeade Road, has been around since 2012, growing vegetables and raising livestock, according to Kyle Herrington, the education and events coordinator of the farm. Herrington said the farm was started by the former farm manager originally as a campus garden for the university. According to Herrington, the former manager worked on several farms in New Zealand before moving back to Lynchburg where the idea for a campus garden sparked in her mind. Once Herrington and Taylor Young, the livestock coordinator, came to the garden during July of 2015, the garden became a farm because of the livestock that Young had responsibility of, according to Herrington. The farm teaches students, faculty and staff how to be good stewards of the earth through animal husbandry and different growing practices. “We don’t use chemicals … fertilizers … pesticides … herbicides or anything like that on our food,” Herrington said. “Our animals are pasture-raised and rotated through our property. … They don’t get hormones (or) … antibiotics. We raise them in the most natural and ethical way that we can.” Since the farm does not spray its vegetables, all the weeding is done by hand. According to Herrington, the vegetables are grown seasonally. This past summer,
the farm grew tomatoes, herbs, potatoes, mushrooms and squash. The farm offers Community Service (CSER) opportunities for students to get involved in through LU Serve. The farm has around 30 CSER students per semester, according to Herrington. The farm also has student worker positions, where the students learn through different hands-on experiences. Volunteer positions are also available for those who want to learn how to grow food. For anyone who wants to be involved in the farm, the staff places volunteers in an area they have an interest in, Herrington said. Workshops, such as a mushroom workshop and chicken-processing lessons are also offered to students. Young said the primary outlet for vegetables is from what the farm calls their Harvest Shared Program. Through these programs, members get a half-bushel of produce to bring home to their families each week. Anyone can sign up for this program through the MyLU page or inperson at the Liberty Farmers Market. Some vegetables are sold at Liberty’s Farmers Market as well as some animals, Young said. Yeast is donated to nonprofit organizations, such as Lynchburg Grows and the Daily Bread. The animal products from the farm are sold to local restaurants and food trucks such as Uprooted. The farm partners with Live Healthy Liberty to promote healthier dining options on campus by hosting educational events throughout the semester. Additionally, it partners with the university by using composting from the Reber-Thom-
as Dining Hall and the Equestrian Center, Herrington said. The farm puts vegetable scraps, manure and used animal bedding through a composting machine. The farm uses a couple different methods of composting that are available for viewing by those interested. According to Young, their farm is very diversified. They do not participate in monocropping, where they are growing only one crop. In addition to field trips, the farm staff also attends events such as the Fall Festival at Camp Hydaway Oct. 15. “We’re excited to partner with them because … we’ve had outdoor recreation folks come out and work at the farm,” Herrington said. “This will be the first kind of formal partnership … that we’ve had with Hydaway.” Herrington said out of the seven pigs the farm owns, two will be smoked at the festival, and students will be able to see the process that goes into smoking a whole pig and ask questions. According to Herrington, a van will transport people to and from the farm every 45 minutes for farm tours. “It’s quiet on the farm,” Herrington said. “It’s nice. You hear the rooster crowing out in the field. You go see the pigs and they’re wallowing around in the mud. They’re snorting. … The breeze is blowing. … It’s relaxing (and) therapeutic.”
RAMEY is a feature reporter.
A healthier campus Event offers advice to students on living a healthier life Amelia Whittaker awhittaker1@liberty.edu
Liberty University celebrated Healthy Campus Week Sept. 19-23 by hosting events to inform students of the existing opportunities to be healthy on campus. The week began with a yoga class focused on teaching balance and the lengthening and strengthening of muscles, according to the Campus Recreation website. Later in the week, an aroma class was offered to teach the use of essential oils to help take away stress. At each event, raffle tickets were given to participants which offered them the chance to win a Fitbit or $100 gift card at the final event of the week. A photo contest was held each day where students entered photos of their healthy meals using the hashtag #HCW2016 for the chance to win additional prizes. Kristina DiSanto, registered dietician for the university, focused this week on healthier options.
“We want to bring to light the healthy dining options that this campus offers and provides,” DiSanto said. According to DiSanto, the goal of the week was to enlighten students and help them become more aware of the choices they make, and how those choices affect other areas of their lives. The different events and activities were offered to help get students more involved with this thought process. Olivia Steele, a senior at Liberty, appreciated the week and seeing how Liberty cares about the health of its students. “As a college student, I don’t have many resources to spare when it comes to being healthy,” Steele said. “So it’s really nice that Liberty makes those options easily accessible and gives an entire week to helping me with those choices.” A showing of the documentary “At the Fork” allowed students to see the meat production method in the United States. According to the Campus Recreation website,
this film helped enable students to identify the different methods in which animals are raised to produce the meat consumers purchase. Liberty has been making some changes of its own to become healthier and provide healthier dining options for students. Over the summer, the vegan and vegetarian dining services were revamped with more options. The dining hall also uses icons to keep students mindful of the nutritional value in their food choices. “We also have dietician picks out for students to see, and we are incorporating more local foods,” DiSanto said. According to DiSanto,
cooking demos are also held every month to show students how to integrate healthy cooking into their lives. Also, currently in the works are labels to help show healthier vending options that will make it easier for students to identify the healthiest options. The week wrapped up with a cardio kickboxing party where the winner of the raffle was also announced. DiSanto hopes that from this week, students will realize that health and wellness is a concern for Liberty and something that factors into decision-making that takes place on campus. WHITTAKER is a feature reporter.
All over the world, people will be participating in the A21 Walk for Freedom Oct. 15. This walk will be hosted in over 250 locations in 28 different countries worldwide, including Lynchburg, Virginia. A21 is a worldwide non-profit organization that fights against human trafficking, slave labor and sexual exploitation. The organization offers protection to survivors of these situations and helps them get back on their feet with vocational training, educational opportunities and more. Walk for Freedom participants will march silently in a single file line in solidarity for human trafficking victims. Their goal is to raise awareness and fight against human trafficking. Tara Adams, Liberty University sophomore, is the coordinator for the walk in Lynchburg. She saw the opportunity to host a walk on A21’s Instagram page and applied and interviewed for the position. “I decided to do it because God broke my heart for people,” Adams said. “It dawned upon me that 27 million people, who God created and breathed life into and who he loves to the point of death, are enslaved and in the worst possible conditions. It broke my heart and I couldn’t sit silently about it. I had to do something about it.” The Lynchburg walk will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Monument Terrace 216 Twelfth St. Any students who are interested in signing up can email Adams directly at taraadams2015@gmail.com. Students are also able to sign up through the A21 website under the “Walk for Freedom” tab and select the Lynchburg location. “Liberty students should get involved because what better thing for the church to begin than the abolition of slavery?” Adams said. “There is something so beautiful that happens when you stop thinking about yourself for a few minutes, and you start thinking about other people.” Laura Schulte, a Liberty sophomore, is helping Adams with the organization for the walk. “Every 30 seconds someone is taken slave into the human trafficking industry,” Schulte said. “This issue effects every corner of the earth.” Schulte said the walk is an incredible opportunity to shed light on the issues of trafficking, but beyond the walk, students can get involved with the fight by posting on social media, financially contributing or joining local organizations. “This is an issue that a lot of people still don’t know about,” Adams said. “There are more people enslaved today than when slavery was legal. Human trafficking is not just something that happens in San Francisco or New York or China or South Africa, but it happens here in Lynchburg— here in Virginia.” Adams said Virginia is the fifth-highest human trafficking state in America. According to the National Human Trafficking Resource Center, they have received 3,417 calls and 780 cases of reported trafficking instances in Virginia since 2007. In addition to raising awareness, Adams said funds raised from walks all over the world will rescue and restore victims. Money raised will combat human trafficking by putting together raids to save men, women and children from brothels and integrate them back into normal society. A21 advertises that Walk for Freedom will provide vocational training, medical care, and field trips in order for survivors to fully experience their newfound freedom. Participants will open in prayer and then walk around downtown Lynchburg. They will wear all black, and black duct tape will be provided to place on their mouths. “We are a symbol of the voice for the 27 million people who have had their voices stolen from them,” Adams said.
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WALK — Students participated in the 2015 event.
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B6 | September 27, 2016 | Liberty Champion
Doing a Capitol job The Washington Fellowship offers semester-long internships in Washington, D.C. William Rice wsrice@liberty.edu
Internships for college students have evolved from a choice to a requirement for most majors and job opportunities — decreasing the internship opportunities available to students while increasing the competition to be placed in an internship. However, to overcome the added stress of finding a well-suited internship, the Washington Fellowship assists Liberty University students in finding their desired internship position. The Washington Fellowship is a Libertyrun organization focused on placing students in the heart of Washington D.C. for semester-long internships. Mark Hager, placement program coordinator of the Washington Fellowship, places the majority of Liberty students in Capitol Hill, the largest historical district in D.C. This location was chosen for its safety and accessibility to the city. The program boasts a 100 percent placement rate, meaning that it has never failed to place a student in an internship. Hager explained that every semester, some students even get offered full-time positions after their internships. Offered during the fall, spring and summer semesters, the Washington Fellowship is available year-round, and they can also take classes during their time in D.C. The internships are credited — consisting of six credit hours for the semester — which allows students the ability to complete up to 12 extra credit hours of online classes. During the fall and spring semesters, the internship is built into the cost of tuition, fees, and room and board, so students already planning to live on-campus are not double-charged for remaining a student and taking classes while completing the program. “(Participating in the Washington Fellowship) is just like completing financial check in,” Hager said. “Financial aid and scholarships still apply.” With Liberty students placed in Fox News,
the White House, International Christian Concern, C-Span, Washington International Trade Organization, the Embassy of Israel and many more, the Washington Fellowship has sent a diverse group of students to top organizations. Hager said the program has connections with a “vast pool” of several hundred organizations in the area. “It’s an experience and opportunity to get your hands dirty and see what it is like to work full-time in an organization that you’re interested in working for,” Hager said. “It’s a great place to jumpstart your career.” Hager visits D.C. about every month to make sure everyone is having a positive experience and to build new connections for future students. “I think it’s really cool when a student gets to work in an environment that is not as lateral in terms of their beliefs,” Hager said. “It challenges and pushes them.” As the need for internships has lured many students from around the world to D.C., Hager claims that the Washington Fellowship has risen above the competition to ensure Liberty students have the best internship placements. “There are tons of universities that have similar programs, and some for-profit companies that do what we do, but the competition is still minimal for us,” Hager said. “It doesn’t really affect us that much.” According to Hager, Liberty’s strategy is to be “as unconventional and innovative as possible.” For more information on the Washington Fellowship, visit the Liberty Career Center’s website or office on the first floor of DeMoss Hall.
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CAPITOL — Washington Fellowship intern Lisa Benjamin visited historic D.C. landmarks.
Culture shock International students share their stories Erin Covey ercovey@liberty.edu
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TALK — The center held events for local and international students to meet.
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MEET UP — Students gather in the International Student Center to talk.
When Makullah Makullah came to Liberty University as a freshman, he left his home and his parents thousands of miles away in Tanzania for the sake of a Christian education. He and his family converted from Islam to Christianity about 10 years ago, after his father was miraculously healed, Makullah said. He and both of his brothers chose to come to Liberty because they wanted an environment where their faith could mature. “We were Muslim before, so when we converted to Christianity, we wanted a place where we could grow,” Makullah said. Makullah, a senior majoring in electrical engineering, is one of almost 900 international students attending Liberty. Out of the 84 countries represented at Liberty, the top five foreign countries students come from are South Korea, Canada, China, Nigeria and Vietnam, according to the International Student Center. The International Student Center (ISC) provides events, advisors and a safe space for international students to relax, Tunya Pannell, operations coordinator and office manager, said. “This is a home away from home,” Pannell said. “We also have international advisors, a retention specialist and an embedded student accounts representative to assist the needs of our international students at the ISC.” Estefania Whitesell, operations assistant and health insurance representative, said that approximately 300 to 400 students come by the ISC each day. “Students get to build their new support system here, make friends in their own culture, and develop friendships that will last the whole time they will be here,” Whitesell said. Whitesell, who moved to Virginia from El Salvador three years ago, can relate to international students adjusting to American culture and can help them understand the complications of the healthcare system. “I can share with them their homesickness,” Whitesell said. “I have been here just three years, and I understand how difficult it can be. That allows me to relate to them on a different level since I’m going through the same things they are sometimes.” Although Julia Young is not officially consid-
ered an international student due to her dual citizenship, she still dealt with the same culture shock after moving to the United States for college. Young was raised in Brussels, Belgium by an American father and a Belgian mother. Like Makullah, Young came to Liberty because she wanted a Christian education. “I wanted a different education than back home,” Young said. “Our school system in Belgium was really good, but it’s not what I wanted. I wanted to have a Christian aspect to my studies, and Liberty was the fit, so that’s why I came.” Young, a senior majoring in international business and economics, said that the most surprising part of studying at Liberty was the American style of education. “In Belgium, it’s a pass-or fail-type of education,” Young said. “If you don’t give your 100 percent, you will fail and you have to repeat your year. It’s a very different way teaching. Being able to get an A (at Liberty) was a shock.” Another subtle difference between the United States and Belgium is the type of humor and childhood experiences, Young said. “When we do Coffeehouse, it’s full of past memories of your childhood or teenage years, and Americans’ memories are very different from European ones,” Young said. Although transitioning to the United States from another country is a major adjustment, both Young and Makullah encourage other international students to take advantage of opportunities they have at Liberty. During his four years at Liberty, Makullah only visited his family in Tanzania once due to cost, distance and other factors. However, he has used his time at Liberty to travel across the East Coast and the South of the United States. Makullah encouraged international students to “explore everywhere.” Young believes international students should make an effort to connect both with international students and with American students. “Definitely have a diverse group of friends,” Young said. “You can’t forget where you came from, and internationals can understand you in those ways. But it’s good to embrace Americans. What’s the point of being in America if you’re not being immersed in the culture?”
COVEY is a feature reporter.
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YUM — Carl “Sluggo” Merat uses Pennsylvania dairy products in his ice cream that have 12 percent butterfat, which gives his ice cream a premium classification and a smooth consistency.
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Sluggo’s serves homemade ice cream made by retired Liberty library dean
Nathaniel Fratticelli nlfratticelli@liberty.edu
Sluggo’s Sundae Drive, located on Elon Road just off of U.S. Route 29 in Madison Heights, has been offering its homemade, premium ice cream to locals since 2014. “I had wanted a business that I could do when I retired,” owner and operator Carl “Sluggo” Merat said. “I like to take on projects and do new things.” Merat, who had received the nickname “Sluggo” during his time at Grove City College, grew up in Pennsylvania, eating at various ice cream parlors and reading “Nancy and Sluggo” comics. “In my family it was a tradition,” Merat said. “Sunday afternoons we would drive
out into the country, no matter where we went, we always ended up at an ice cream shop. That was a highlight of my childhood, a memory that I wanted to preserve and give to other people by being out here in Amherst County.” Sluggo’s offers a variety of ice cream flavors, all of which are made in Merat’s storefront from Pennsylvania dairy products. “We make flavors that you can’t find anywhere else,” Merat said, “We had coconut cream pie last weekend, which, again, you can’t find that kind of flavor.” According to Merat, the classification of “premium” is given only to ice cream that contains at least 12 percent butterfat. This premium quality is what gives Sluggo’s ice cream its smooth texture. Merat was inspired to open Sluggo’s with
his wife, Linda, after retiring from working in the Liberty University library for around 25 years. The time that Merat spent at Liberty was a time of change for the library and the school. “We were always advocating for a better library, and then when we got the opportunity to work on the Jerry Falwell Library, we wanted to do swomething to honor Dr. Falwell and provide an academic facility that was top notch,” Merat said. “We wanted it to be a place where students could be inspired. … We were just thrilled to be a part of that.” Along with being a locally-owned business, Sluggo’s is committed to helping the community. Each month Sluggo’s gives away all of the tips they make to local charities. This September in particular, Sluggo’s is giving to the Blue Ridge Pregnancy Center.
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“The way that we express our faith is to be a part of the community and witness as much as we can,” Merat said. “We give all of our tips every month to some organization either involved with food insecurities or housing.” “(Sluggo’s is) a dream that my wife supported me in,” Merat said. “She works full time still at the hospital and physical therapy. When people come in, it’s company, a lot of company.” Sluggo’s Sundae Drive is open Wednesday through Sunday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., with some variations by season.
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September 27, 2016
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DASH — Adventure Race participants sprinted off the starting line to complete a 3-mile run, a 150-yard swimming portion, a log toss and various agility exercises.
The Adventure Race
Sept. 17 race challenged students with trail runs, swimming and agility exercises
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While most would be more likely to enjoy sleeping in on a Saturday and recuperating from the school week, some Liberty students decided to test their athleticism in the Adventure Race held at Camp Hydaway on Sept. 17.
Held once a semester, the Adventure Race is not a typical footrace as it combines a 3-mile run, a 150-yard swim, log toss and a number of agility exercises, according to Ryan Saunders, one of the event’s managers. “We do about four to five races each semester, and this is the only race that incorporates something other than running,” Saunders said. “In the past, they’ve had to run in and solve a puzzle or pull two pieces
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FINISH LINE — Participants received gift cards depending on their race standings.
out of a Jenga stack.” After paying the entrance fee and picking up their packet filled with the necessary materials for the race, more than 40 students came out to Camp Hydaway with different goals in mind. For Khalil Karl, a first-year graduate student, participation meant competition and physical challenge. “I signed up because I wanted to seize a chance to challenge myself and have fun doing it,” Karl said. “I also would like to start taking on more events such as this.” Karl, who has run in a couple of road races before signing up for this event, cited the hills as his most difficult portion of the race, and the trail run as the part that he enjoyed the most. Freshman Hannah Quigg, who plans to compete in all of the Liberty Mountain Trail races with her friend Makena Bonheim, noted the additional benefits of the race, including a T-shirt included with the race fee. While her favorite part was running through the trails as it “made the race feel like an adventure,” Quigg found the 150-yard swimming portion to be her toughest obstacle. “My legs and arms were extremely exhausted from sprinting up and down the mountainous hills, so during the swim I was barely moving through the water and could only think, ‘Just one more stroke,’” Quigg said. After participants had sped through all of the different obstacles and trails, both Karl (24:25) and Quigg (29:38) came in first place in their respective categories, which were divided between males and females. As a reward for the fastest participants, the top three finishers of each gender were given
a choice of gift card for various eateries located near Liberty’s campus. As the top finisher, Karl used his first-pick honor to snag a card to a restaurant that holds a special place in his heart. “I chose the Chipotle gift card to complement my obsession,” Karl said. Looking back on her experience, Quigg thoroughly enjoyed her time spent in the race, which was her first race to include a fitness test, log toss and swimming portion. “The all-around experience was exhilarating,” Quigg said. “I loved the competition and also the encouraging atmosphere that the Liberty Outdoor Recreation created for the runners as, one-by-one, we crossed the finish line.” Karl found the experience to be something which he needed to challenge himself and push him to his physical limits. “It’s not the opportunity to compete against others,” Karl said. “It’s the opportunity to compete against yourself — to push through your pain. Overcoming weakness develops strength. Enduring pain produces peace. Breaking yourself down may be the best way to build yourself back up.” For those looking to get in on the competition this semester, more races have been scheduled, including the 10th Annual Deep Hollow Half Marathon and 5k on Oct. 22 and the Costume 5k fun run on Oct. 31. A full list of upcoming races can be found on the Student Activities website.
KLINKER is a feature reporter.
Breaking the stigma Counseling services offers event about mental health services for students Cassandra Conley cconley20@liberty.edu
Liberty University’s counseling services will be hosting “Counselors on the Couch” for the second year in a row Tuesday, Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m at Green Hall 1830. Counselors on the Couch is a two-hour meet-and-greet event where students will have the chance to sit down and converse with a few members of the counseling staff and learn about the different services the counseling office provides. “We are hoping to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health services,” Brandy Vancil, a residential counselor at Liberty, said. This is an opportunity for students to give feedback and to express their concerns about seeking coun-
seling services. It offers students the chance to ask questions and receive information about counseling. “A lot of times, students are hesitant to initiate services because of what their peers may think, or they think their situation does not warrant counseling,” Vancil said. Additionally, the event gives students the chance to understand the difference counseling can make in an individual’s life. “One of the things that many people may not know about counseling are the services that counselors can provide in addition to treating anxiety, depression and trauma,” Vancil said. “These include adjustment to college life, developing stress management, enhancing social skills and supporting and providing care as students
face difficulties at home and among their peers.” Liberty is unique because it provides a variety of counseling services from a biblical worldview. “We do have a lot of pastoral care,” counselor Laura Claunch said. “We also have a lot of counselors with a Christian counseling background, which incorporates a biblical background and evidence-based counseling techniques.” Claunch says that Liberty is not only equipped with the ability to render help, can also help the students incorporate their faith while overcoming their situations. “I think that there are a lot of students here that gain freedom from depression and anxiety through counseling,” Claunch said. “Our staff genuinely loves our students and pray for
them and hope this event will help better meet the needs of our students and bring awareness to the opportunity for mental health support that exist at Liberty
University,” Vancil said. Students can seek out counseling services by stopping by the Dean of Students Office in Green Hall 1830 or by calling 434-582-2651 to
set up an appointment. The office is open Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CONLEY is a news reporter.