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CIVIC DUTY — The 2008 Presidential Election was the first time university students in Virginia were allowed to vote at local polling, using their campus address as a place of residence.

Polling may stay at Heritage Precinct proposal still in approval process

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Although the Liberty University Vines Center is now home to an array of food venues, it seems that the arena will not be home to voters as a polling place during the upcoming November election.

VOTE! While students enjoyed their summer break this past June, the Lynchburg registrar officially approved the Liberty Vines Center as a polling place.

However, that was only one of many hoops that the proposal must jump through, according to David Corry, who is General Counsel for Liberty University.

When precinct lines are moved or changed, the proposal must first be approved by the registrar and then recommended by the Electoral Board to the City Council. The Council will then make a motion to either approve or discard the proposal — a process which usually can be accomplished in a matter of weeks.

However, because the particular proposal regarding Liberty was placed within a group of proposals concerning the possible redistricting of our area, the process will not be as quick and easy as it was initially

Michele Bachmann stands alone as the only woman to declare her candidacy as a Republican Party presidential candidate, and she will make her way to Liberty University on Sept. 28.

The republican Representative from Minnesota will speak in Wednesday’s convocation, sandwiched between speakers Eric Metaxas and Ed Hindson. Bachmann is one of four women scheduled to speak in convocation this BACHMANN semester.

Bachmann will be the second GOP presidential candidate to speak in convocation.

The first was Texas Gov. Rick Perry.

“It is…a compliment to Liberty, and to our student body, that leader after leader covets the opportunity to address our student body,” Teaching Pastor and Vice President of Executive Projects and Spiritual Programs Johnnie Moore said. “They are all convinced that Liberty University is pivotal See BACHMANN, A2

Abortion regulations approved New legislation causes controversy Katherine Lacaze kelacaze@liberty.edu

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CASTING A BALLOT — Despite long lines, the local election results in 2009 were impacted by the influx in student voters.

LETTER TO THE CITY: FALWELL RESPONDS, A3 perceived, Corry said.

“City Council instructed staff to conduct hearings earlier this year,” Chancellor Jerry Falwell Jr. said.

“We learned today that the process is not moving as fast as Council had instructed. It is possible that staff delayed the hearings schedule so that the decision on whether or not Liberty would have its own polling place in Vines would be made after this November’s election. ”

Currently, the redistricting proposal, which includes the precinct changes at Liberty, is being presented in public hearings to allow the voters in the districts involved to voice their opinions on the matters at hand.

“The public meetings are held to explain to Wards two and three the proposed changes,” Lynchburg City Attorney Mr. Walter C. Erwin III said. “Ward three currently has too See VOTING, A3

The Virginia Board of Health approved emergency temporary abortion clinic regulations on a 12-1 vote Thursday, Sept. 15, in response to legislation passed earlier this year by the General Assembly. These stringent regulations, if approved by all relevant parties involved in the executive branch review process, will be in place by Dec. 31 and stay in effect while the board develops long-term regulations for Virginia.

“The approval of the regulations by the Virginia Board of Health sends a clear and compelling message that any and all abortion clinics in Virginia must abide by these minimum standards,” Delegate T. Scott Garrett said.

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One man’s trash is another man’s CSER

Liberty staff member proposes new recycling program to make halls cleaner and greener Brittany Laird Blaird@`liberty.edu

After James Honeycutt, senior supervisor of the male dorm cleaning crews, noticed the large piles of recycling building up in the residence halls, he decided to take action by proposing that Liberty University students be given the chance to gain Christian Service (CSER) credit by participating in a trial run of a campuswide attempt to increase recycling in the dorms.

A program for recycling was created by several students and Liberty staff, and each hall was provided with blue bins for the students’ recyclable materials, such as plastic bottles and cardboard.

However, since those students have graduated and moved away, the responsibility for the recycling has fallen on the shoulders of the halls’ already busy Resident Assistants (RAs).

“I have observed that the bins are not typically emptied, resulting in them flowing over and taking up hall space,” Honeycutt said in his proposal. “Fairly quickly, the hall residents start putting regular trash into the recycling bin area.”

The Office of Student Leadership and the CSER Office have joined forces with Honeycutt to counteract this problem.

Students will receive CSER hours for volunteering to monitor and clean up the re-

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RECYCLING — New proposal could allow students to earn their Christian Service credit by volunteering to help with recycling efforts on campus.. cycling area on their halls.

A handout has the details regarding this opportunity, giving students a better understanding of what they are committing to and what will be involved in the process.

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According to the handout, the student’s responsibilities will include throwing away any trash and taking any plastic, paper or cardboard to one of the on-campus recycling centers on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. This will take approximately

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to the future of our nation. We are preparing the leaders of the next generation.”

Bachmann was first elected into Congress in 2006 and was the first republican woman to represent Minnesota in the U.S. House of Representatives. She is currently serving her third term.

“Bachmann is among the most well-known leaders in the nation,” Moore said. “So, I am interested to hear what she has to say to America’s most unique gathering at America’s most unique university.”

Highly notable is Bachmann’s involvement in the Tea Party. The mother of five hosted the first Tea Party Caucus in July 2010. “(Bachmann) is seen as a champion of Tea Party values including the call for lower taxes, renewed focus on the Constitution and the need to shrink the size of government,” Bachmann’s campaign website said.

Liberty seeks to deliver to students a well-rounded experience through convocation speakers, reaching students in various spheres of study, Moore said. Featuring political candidates and government officials in convocation not only provides students with knowledge regarding the upcoming election, but it also speaks to government majors much like authors would reach English majors. “(Bachmann’s) remarks will…probably be similar in tone to those given by Rick Perry recently,” Moore said.

“Having these candidates speak in convo is a part of the election process and it is a good way to educate yourself,” Student Body President Cody May said. “Liberty University is the largest Evangelical Christian University and we should all have a part in the process of choosing our future leaders which includes hearing what they have to say.”

Bachmann focuses her campaign on issues ranging from tax reform to religious liberties. According to her campaign website, Bachman believes government has grown extraordinarily large and results of that, such as Obama’s Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, should be abolished.

The Winona State University graduate seeks to renew government focus on the Constitution. Bachmann champions tax reform and wants to diminish wasteful government spending, according to her website.

“I am looking forward to her speaking,” May said. “I have wanted to see and hear her in person and hear the views and policies that she is running on. I also want to hear her testimony because above all else, America needs someone in office who is led by the Lord. How can someone lead this country correctly if they do not have a relationship with the Lord?”

requirements for the issuance of a license, as well as the revocation, renewal and posting of that license.

These issues range from the management of abortion clinics, to their policies and procedures, staff, health standards and infection prevention.

The legislation allows for the right of entry for any designated Virginia Department of Health Employee and requires that the clinics submit to unannounced on-site inspections that will happen periodically “but not less often than biennially,” according to the Emergency Text for the Regulations for Licensure of Abortion Facilities found on Virginia.gov.

“The intent of this regulatory action is to promote and assure the safety of patients who receive first trimester abortion services,” states the Emergency Regulation and Notice of Intended Regulatory Action (NOIRA) Agency Background Document. “SB924 mandates that the regulatory action include minimum standards for facilities performing five or more first trimester abortions per month. The standards are required to include those for construction and maintenance; operation, staffing and equipping; qualifications and training of staff; and infection prevention, disaster preparedness and facility security.”

According to Garrett, the General Assembly has always been concerned with the health of women, but it was clear that, until now, any efforts to legislate in this area would be blocked by the Democratic-con-

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20 minutes a day.

On Tuesdays and Thursdays, the student will check the recycling bins to make sure they are not full and sort through the contents. This will be counted as a “five minute day.” Students will be required to keep a log of the time spent to gain CSER credit.

The handout also states that an RA, facilities worker or the CSER supervisor can approve the times if work done meets the standards set by the office.

So far, 11 students have already signed up for the position of Dorm Hall Conservation Advocate.

“I heard about this opportunity to take care of our hall’s recyclables through my RAs at hall meeting a couple weeks ago,” sophomore Taylor Shaffer said. “I was immediately interested because it was a CSER that would easily fit into my crazy nursing schedule and, for the most part, I’m able to do the job on my own time.”

Honeycutt is looking forward to seeing the residence halls becoming a cleaner, more enjoyable environment through this new concept.

“This step with dorm recycling is a step in a better direction for the hall, the school and the environment,” Honeycutt said.

For more information, contact Honeycutt at jlhoneycutt2@liberty.edu.

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trolled Senate.

The board of health had to come up with these emergency regulations within 280 days of the date that the governor signed the legislation that was passed this year by the General Assembly (SB924), according to Joe Hilbert, the director of Governmental and Regulatory Affairs with the Virginia Board of Health. Under state law, they are only effective for a maximum of 12 months, but Hilbert said that the Governor does have the authority to extend it for an additional six months.

“What we are going to be doing is developing permanent regulations to replace the emergency regulations when they expire,” Hilbert said.

As of Saturday, Sept. 24, the legislation had been approved by the Attorney General and was passed on for review by the Planning and Budget Department, according to Hilbert. After that, it will be reviewed by the secretary of Health and Human Resources and, finally, go to Gov. McDonnell.

“There is a prescribed process that all state agencies follow whenever they develop regulations and that process is governed by state law and the Government Executive Order 14,” Hilbert stated. “A component of that process if the executive branch review.”

Once the legislation is approved, no separate action will be necessary

by Virginia localities, according to Garrett.

An article on the CBS 6 website said spectators who were opponents of the regulations, as well as those who were proponents, were present at the Thursday hearing. James In the article, Rachel Osterhus was said to be senior classification when she is actually a sophomore.

She played the role of Laurey Williams, while the article stated that her name was “Lori.”

A mistake was also made to the title of a show that will be performed in the spring. “Ragtime” was written as two words in the article instead of its correct spelling,

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A full text of the approved legislation can be viewed at http://www.townhall. virginia.gov/L/ViewXML/ cfm?textid=5885 Edmondson was the one board member who voted against the regulations and is quoted in an online article by CBS 6 as having said “that he believes the regulations as written would put some clinics out of business.”

Other sources have echoed that worry, stating that the regulations could force certain clinics in Virginia, as many as 22, to close, but Hilbert said he could not speculate on that at this time.

Regardless if these regulations shut down abortion clinics that do not meet them, Garrett said that “all Virginians should be in agreement that our medical facilities should meet basic minimum standards.”

“At the heart of this legislation is an effort on the part of the General Assembly to ensure the safety of women who may find themselves facing this difficult decision,” Garrett said. “As a medical professional, I understand that the abortion procedure has inherent medical risks.

The situations in the state of New Jersey that were presented during committee hearings served as a clarion call to action. We do not want similar situations occurring in Virginia’s clinics.”

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Liberty University to welcome medical school Academic changes and growth lead to new plans to introduce a medical school

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Liberty University will soon be adding its own medical school, pending approval of a $12 million grant recommended by the Virginia Tobacco Commission — the second-largest grant in the commission’s history.

The Schools of Health Sciences and Osteopathic Medicine will be housed in a new facility across from the Lynchburg airport, according to the proposal.

“Liberty officials have been planning this new School of Health Sciences, including the medical school, for several years,” Chancellor Jerry Falwell Jr said.

“Officials from the Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine have played an ac-

tive role and have been very helpful.”

The new school will be a great asset to the region and is expected to add net new annual spending of $19 million in tobacco localities, 219 direct new faculty and staff jobs and $1.2 million of new state and local tax revenues, according to a Liberty-commissioned economic impact assessment.

“The Executive Director of the Tobacco Commission noted in his report that he believed the Liberty University School of Health Sciences would have a transformative impact on the financially stressed tobacco district of southside Virginia like no other project that the Commission has supported to date,” Falwell said.

Students enrolled in the new school will fulfill their Christian and Community Service hours treating local residents.

“Liberty’s students are already missionoriented. The response to the SBCV’s (Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia) call for student volunteers to help flood victims in New York is testament to that fact,” Falwell said. “Now, Liberty students will have the opportunity to fulfill their mission of helping others in need in our own backyard of southside Virginia.”

Only a bachelor of science in nursing currently exists at Liberty, so virtually all of the programs — and all 4,000 expected students — will be new to the university. According to the proposal, up to one quarter of all new in-state students are estimated to come from the tobacco region.

Falwell said the money is “already in hand” to cover Liberty’s contribution toward the cost of the school, since the bonds were sold last year. Now, the final

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Tentatively slated to open by 2013, the new school will include such programs as doctor of osteopathic medicine, masters in nursing, biomedical science and public health, bachelors in nursing, chemistry and clinical lab science, as well as family nurse practitioner and associates-level technical programs, according to the proposal.

step is approval of the state grant.

“This will become one of Liberty’s signature programs in the future, I believe,” Falwell said. “It is one more step toward the original vision for Liberty to become a world class university.”

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VOTING continued from A1 many voters, while Ward two not enough.

In addition, the proposal to create a new precinct for LU students on campus will be addressed.”

The agenda for the public meetings include the impact of the 2010 census, the city’s redistricting and the precinct changes, Director of Communications and Marketing for the City of Lynchburg JoAnn Martin said.

The meetings will be held Oct. 6 at Bass Elementary, Oct. 13 at Bedford Hills and Oct. 20 at the Lynchburg Public Library.

All meetings will begin at 7 p.m.

The deadline for the public hearings by City Council is Nov. 22. The proposal will then adopt the official changes by Dec. 13 and then be sent to the Justice Department.

Erwin anticipates the changes to be in effect by the Nov. 2012 elections. “(Students would) benefit (from attending the meetings) in that they would be a part of the process. Students are constituents,” Corry said. “Not that the changes proposed are controversial, but it is important to be involved.”

The elections this November are also critical for student voters, Falwell said.

“If there is a poor turnout of Liberty students voting locally this Fall, those who would rather Liberty students not vote locally will likely argue that not enough students turned out to vote to justify a polling place on campus,” Falwell said. “This is why it is so important for Liberty students

to register to vote in Lynchburg and go to the polls in November. The city funding for the new pedestrian bridge across Wards Road is a direct result of the fact that Liberty students registered locally and voted in big numbers in recent elections. Our students cannot back down now. Liberty is so close to having its own polling place on campus.”

The proposed changes are not anticipated to be controversial because the current polling location for Liberty students is not conducive to the amount of voters wishing to participate, Corry said.

“There was, in voting at Heritage, a certain rhythm, a pattern, developed over the years,” Corry said. “When Liberty students registered in great numbers, those voters dramatically increased. The increased numbers at that location made it tougher on older folks.”

Having a polling place on a college campus is not something that Virginia has delayed granting in the past, Falwell said.

“The University of Virginia and other large universities have polling places on campus,” Falwell said. “ It is only fair that Liberty students be given the same measure of respect.”

For the elections this November, students who wish to vote will still be required to commute to Heritage Elementary.

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Taking Action

A letter from the Chancellor Council Members: I was surprised to learn from a reporter today that the City staff has not moved as Council directed, has delayed the public hearings on the district boundaries, and thereby delayed until after the next election any vote on both the district boundaries and the precinct changes.

Isn’t there something that can be done to un-hitch the Liberty UniFALWELL versity precinct issue from the district boundary issues and proceed forward on the precinct overcrowding issue more quickly?

As I understand it, Council voted on June 14 to accept the electoral board report recommending redistricting council districts and creating a new precinct on Liberty University’s campus.

Because of Council’s experience after the last redistricting, Council was understandably concerned about citizens having opportunities to learn of the changes in district boundaries. Council instructed staff to solicit comments from special interest groups (like political parties, voter groups and the NAACP) and to set up three public meetings in September in areas of the City impacted by redrawing district lines (such as the Library, RS Payne and Bedford Hills).

The stated time frame for bringing the matter before council for a public hearing and final vote was October, to be followed by submission of the district boundary changes to the Justice Department in November. Obviously the Justice Department needs to approve district boundary changes but need not be consulted on adding a precinct within a district. So meanwhile, the new campus precinct could be used as soon as Council approved it.

I learned today that the public hearings will not be concluded until November 22, after the upcoming election. So the good folks who have always voted at Heritage Elementary are going to be inconvenienced (and probably angered) once again by the presence of busloads of Liberty University students, all trying to vote in an overcrowded and inadequate polling place. The Electoral Board clearly demonstrated how the number of registered voters and actual voters in the Heritage precinct are dramatically beyond any other precinct and seriously outside the target ranges for planning precinct workloads. Everyone agrees it’s been a mess out there for too long.

Fixing that problem need not have been delayed so long. There is no reason the precinct overcrowding issue cannot be addressed before the council takes up redistricting. As soon as the City Council votes on approving the Electoral Board’s recommendation, the registrar can send out new voter cards to the voters with Liberty University addresses and they can vote on campus.

Liberty University would be pleased to accept a batch delivery from the registrar at our post office or to pick them all up at once to save the City postage, in fact. I just don’t see why we need to wait another election cycle to do what makes perfect sense when any fair person looks at the numbers.

I would appreciate learning anything you think can be done to separate the two decisions and move more quickly on addressing the precinct overcrowding issue now. Thank you.

Sincerely, Jerry Falwell, Jr. President & Chancellor Liberty University

HERITAGE — Students wait in line at the crowded elementary school to vote.

New results point to potential Civic Center

Study shows Lynchburg and Liberty University could have a new place to hold events Tola Adamson-Olaotan taolaotan@liberty.edu

After years of speculation about a civic center in Lynchburg, a new study proves that the venture may be possible.

The study conducted by Region 2000, an economic development organization in Lynchburg, showed that the city could potentially have a civic center — but only with the help of Liberty University.

To keep the civic center profitable, the facility needs to have a dedicated customer. According to Liberty University Chancellor Jerry Falwell Jr., Liberty would use the civic center for athletic events and concerts but convocation would remain in

the Vines Center.

“It is very expensive for Liberty to set up and take down the stage, sound and chairs for convo in the Vines Center three times a week and for other events like concerts,” Falwell said. “The amount that we would pay in rent for the new Civic Center would be a comparable amount, and it would give Liberty a second venue for all our events.”

According to Region 2000, the center would have about 10,000 seats and would be more technologically advanced than other civic centers in the area.

“I believe that any of the events the Roanoke civic center and the John Paul Jones arena could hold, the Lynchburg civic center would hold too,” Councilman

Hunsdon Cary said.

“The new 10,000-seat civic center would be our home court for athletic events and would provide us with plenty of room to expand the program,” Falwell said. “It would be an ideal solution because parking is limited for local folks to attend athletic events at the Vines Center.

The new civic center would have ample parking.”

Even though it seems like a civic center would be an excellent addition to Lynchburg, some concerns remain. Perrow is concerned about the huge price tag attached to the project.

“There are tons of great things a civic center can bring to Lynchburg, but the only thing I am worried about is the cost,”

Councilman Turner Perrow said.

The civic center could end up costing up to $70 million, according to Region 2000. It is a price that Perrow fears a small city cannot pay, he said.

According to Perrow, the next step in the study is to do a feasibility study to see if the Lynchburg market could financially support a civic center. Cary hopes the numbers prove to be in favor of a civic center.

“The city and Liberty University came together for a pedestrian bridge on Wards Road,” Cary said. “Let’s see what they can do for a civic center.”

ADAMSON-OLAOTAN is a news reporter.

OPINION

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

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‘TIL DISEASE DO US PART — Evangelist and host of The 700 Club Pat Robertson told a viewer Sept. 13 that he should seek a divorce from his wife who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease beacause it’s “a kind of death.”

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he Common Book of Prayer, where most wedding vows come from today, says, “To have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness or in health, to love and to cherish, ‘til death do us part.”

Traditional wedding vows seem to be losing their meaning according to a recent comment by Pat Robertson, a Christian leader and host of The 700 Club. On Sept. 13 he told viewers of his show that divorce is okay when a spouse is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease because the condition is “a kind of death.”

An estimated 5.4 million people live with Alzheimer’s disease today, according to the Alzheimer’s Association website, and that number is expected to rise to 16 million by 2050. Despite Robertson’s answer that divorce is acceptable in these circumstances, couples affected by this disease do not usually split, Beth Kallmyer of the Alzheimer’s Association said in a news interview with ABC. In fact, she usually sees the opposite. “Families rallying around the person, like they would with any fatal or serious illness.”

Robertson’s ideology has gotten so far off base. If God wanted an Alzheimer’s clause to marriage, He would have put it in the Bible. This thinking is dangerous because it leads to a slippery slope. If the Chris-

tian community decides it is okay to divorce a spouse over Alzheimer’s, what is to stop the next matter of convenience? Before we know it, those diagnosed with cancer will be getting advice to divorce, and those with conditions that doctors predict to have “low survival rates” will consider it alright to end the marriage.

When asked by a viewer if a man whose wife has Alzheimer’s should get a divorce, Robertson replied yes but with a condition.

“I know it sounds cruel, but if he is going to do something, he should divorce her and start all over again, but make sure she has custodial care and somebody looking after her,” Robertson said.

However, some believe being taken care of by a loved one is irreplaceable.

“When being cared for by a spouse, the love of that spouse is often what enables a person with Alzheimer’s disease to continue on and not feel abandoned,” Rev. A.D. Baxter, a social worker with Cole Neuroscience Center at the University of Tennessee Medical Center, said in an ABCNews.com article.

The spouse doing the leaving may not think that their partner suffering with Alzheimer’s would care, yet Dr. Robert Stern of the Boston University School of Medicine says otherwise. “The feelings are the last to go.

The ability to connect on some level, that’s the very last thing to go. The person may not remember the loved one’s name or what happened a few

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s I rounded the last corner, everything hurt. Putting one foot in front of the other was more laborious than it has ever been in my life — but I had to run across the finish line.

Last weekend, on my “week off,” I ran the Philadelphia Rock and Roll Marathon — all 13.1 glorious miles

minutes ago, but they still can connect,” Stern said in an interview with ABC. Joni Eareckson Tada, a disability advocate, disagreed with Robertson’s comment on her website.

“Alzheimer’s disease is never an ‘accident’ in a marriage,” she said.

“It falls under the purview of God’s sovereignty. In the case of someone with Alzheimer’s, this means God’s unconditional and sacrificial love has an opportunity to be even more gloriously displayed in a life together.”

Paul Goldman has been married to his wife, Edith, for 61 years, nine of which she has had Alzheimer’s disease. When interviewed by ABCNews.com Goldman said, “I don’t think he [Robertson] understands what love is.” 1 Corinthians 13 gives a very clear picture of true love in verse 4 where it says, “Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.”

No one wants to do it alone when they have been told the hardest thing they have ever had to hear. When the hard times hit in life, it does not mean we take the easy way out.

God gives us challenges for a reason.

With every challenge God sends our way, He also sends a promise…that He will never give us more than we can bear, and that He will always be there.

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of it.

For all of the runners out there, this may not seem like an arduous task, but you need to understand that one, I am not a runner by definition and two, I did not train.

We live in a drive-through society.

There is very little left that we actually have to fight to achieve — like running a marathon.

In America, the majority of us will never hunger. We will never know what it is like to have to scrape by not knowing where we will lay our heads at night or where our feet will be forced to take us in the morning.

I went into the 13.1 mile run assuming I could do it with minimal pain — regardless of the fact that I did not train.

As I sat frozen in pain, unable to move, I realized how similar this is to spiritual growth. If you don’t train,

Forget the overcrowded hallways, the brace-faced freshmen and that your once orderly schedule will be broken into pieces for the majority of four days.

CFAW is about much more than potentially annoying upperclassmen. Ironically, 74 percent of those college students now complaining about the packed campus were, in fact, CFAWers themselves.

During CFAW, prospective students can visit, get the lay of the land and learn more about the campus in general. Liberty is not the only campus that allows students to visit, as well as spend the night, so you are not alone. CFAW is a good thing.

The reason for allowing potential students to roam the campus holding confusing maps is to persuade them to attend Liberty University. How else will the college grow? How else will the dream of Dr. Jerry Falwell Sr. to teach young champions for Christ continue?

It is important for upperclassmen to show young students the way around Liberty. What better way to continue the positive reputation of this campus than to be a friend to those making one of the most important decisions of their life?

Embrace the experience. You could learn something.

- Gabe Fowler

Gula {con} CFAW — the worst two weekends of a resident student’s semester.

They take over our rooms. They take our parking spots. They take over the Rot. When will the madness end?

Probably never, because CFAW remains one of the easiest ways to attract prospective students to Liberty’s campus.

Even still, the majority of students — myself included — would argue that there has to be a way to achieve that goal without inconveniencing the thousands of us who already live here.

If Liberty wants to keep the horrendous overpopulation of last spring’s CFAWs from reoccurring — and better the student’s view of the event in the process — they should put more thought into their Overnight Visit idea, where volunteer students host a visiting high school senior or transfer student for a single weeknight.

And it wouldn’t hurt to put a cap on the number of prospects that flood the campus for the regular CFAW. With CFAW, “the more the merrier” could not be more wrong.

you cannot succeed.

“No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it,” Hebrews 12:11.

The western church today lives as though it is entitled. We gripe and complain when we experience even the slightest bit of discomfort, not understanding what it means to “live as Christ, and die as gain.”

This experience served as my reminder that I am preparing myself now for a race of eternity. How I train today will reflect on my performance tomorrow.

To run the race with endurance we must first train with endurance — point taken.

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September 27, 2011

Proposed downtown parking plan ignites controversy

Local business owners voice objections to Parking Authority’s new proposal Tola Adamson-Olaotan taolaotan@liberty.edu

A proposed downtown parking plan has left businesses and residents demanding a better solution to the parking problem, according to comments made at the Lynchburg City Council meeting on Sept. 13.

The city’s Parking Authority members, including Parking Manager Norman Hale, attended the meeting to bring clarity about the new parking program and weigh in on the solution’s effectiveness.

According to the Lynchburg Parking Report presented to the council members

by Hale, because of increased development in the city, downtown Lynchburg needs to reform its parking program.

The report states that installing onstreet parking meters is one way to ensure that there is a wide variety of on-street parking. This will, in turn, support businesses downtown.

Business owners disagree with this remedy. Many fear that making people pay for parking will actually take away business.

“We’ve been getting a lot of complaints from business owners,” Councilman Turner Perrow said at the meeting.

“They’re concerned about how it will impact business. I’ve heard a lot of negative (comments) about meters. One of the complaints is that Parking Authority doesn’t understand business.”

The Parking Authority believe that paid

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CONFUSION — New parking zones create “tremendous confusion” downtown. parking will actually help businesses. According to the Lynchburg Parking Report, “On-street paid parking will also support current business and economic development downtown while accommodating and promoting area businesses, visitors and shoppers.”

Councilman Jeff Helgeson is against paid parking and even voted against the

2007 Walker Study recommendation for having a Parking Manager to oversee the parking program.

“I think they used to have (parking meters) here in the 70s and in other places in the U.S., and they have taken them out,” Helgeson said. “It’s regressive to go back and put in parking meters.”

Main Street, Church Street and Com-

merce Street all have on-street parking with a 1 or 2- hour time limit. They have also implemented time zones. The purpose of the time zones is to keep people from moving their car a couple spaces after their time limit is over. Parking Authority wanted to free spaces for other customers.

“There is tremendous confusion about parking zones,” Councilman Hunsdon Cary said. “For instance, if I parked on Ninth street, I couldn’t park there a second time because that would be a violation of the zone. I find that tremendously confusing. A couple of court cases have been thrown out because the judges are confused by it. I’m confused by it.”

Because of confusion and frustration by business owners and people visiting downtown, it is not known yet when a parking plan will be made. Helgeson said the city will take its time to develop the plan.

“We’re not going to be rushing this any time soon, because of some of the changes we have in the economy,” Helgeson said. “If they’re going to spend all this money on renovating downtown, you don’t want to say come downtown, but, oh by the way, if you come downtown, we’re going to nail you every chance we get. Bad mixed message.”

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September 27, 2011

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Liberty University Art Gallery hosts first fall show Show features work of artist Diane Johnson Emily Hoosier and Betsy Abraham Ehoosier@`liberty.edu Babraham@libert.edu

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he Liberty University Art Gallery celebrated its first exhibition of the fall 2011 semester with the opening night of “Impressions: Plein Air and Studio Paintings by L. Diane Johnson” on Thursday evening.

In the gallery, a person cannot escape the radiant natural beauty of each painting.

“There are pieces in the collection that are from earlier in my career and the bulk is from the past five or 10 years of painting,” Johnson said. “Because it is a college environment, I wanted to show the range of work that I have done so they (students) can see that they can do more than one thing if they want to. With every painting, I’ve learned something.”

Most of the paintings include boats, homes, gardens, rivers and other outdoor landscape styles as their subject matter.

However, one particular painting differs from the others surrounding it.

To the left of the entrance doorway hangs a painting of a young Native American woman.

While it may easily seem out of place, Johnson explains that the Native American woman is a self-portrait of her as a 15-year-old. She goes on to explain that the painting represents the early times of her art career in 1984. The rest of the paintings in the gallery were painted in the last 10 years.

“I have painted thousands of paintings.

This is just a taste, just a scope, of my art,” Johnson said. She refers to the collection of her art as similar to a Whitman’s chocolate sampler.

“It’s almost a mini-retrospective,” John-

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ART SHOW — Spectators gather at the Liberty University Art Gallery to view and enjoy the art of L. Diane Johnson.

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IMPRESSIONS — Johnson portrays her travels to places far and near, such as Europe and the Grand Canyon, in her collection of en plein air pieces, which she describes as a sampler similar to a box of Whitman’s chocolate. son said. “I’ve done gallery shows for 30 years, but never a solo show. It’s really extraordinary to see this in a museum quality venue.”

Johnson, a New Jersey native and a North Carolina convert, has portrayed her travels to Niagara Falls, Italy, France, the Blue Ridge Mountains and beyond

with vivid paintings, many of which are en plein air pieces, meaning they were done on location.

“The experience has been nothing short of profound. The landscape comes alive as I work in the moment to grasp the fleeting light that defines the scenes before me,” Johnson said, “Not everything you paint will be a masterpiece, but everything you paint may lead up to a masterpiece. I still learn with every painting.”

“Each time I step outside, I am even more filled with the wonder of what God has created around us, for us. It is to Him that my art is dedicated,” Johnson said in her artist’s statement.

The Art Gallery will continue to host the “Impressions” Exhibit through Nov. 5.

Johnson’s work is also for sale at the event.

HOOSIER is a news reporter and ABRAHAM is the asst. feature editor.

University prepares for high school students from around the nation Perry: 74 percent of current students have taken part in CFAW Tabitha Cassidy Tcassidy@liberty.edu

College for a weekend is coming, and Liberty University’s campus will be swarming with potential new students when it does.

Sept. 29 marks the beginning of the first college for a weekend, more commonly known as CFAW by Liberty students. For four days, prospective students will get the chance to tour Liberty’s campus, bump elbows with students and staff and enjoy a plethora of events meant to encourage them to enroll.

CFAW allows guests to “experience life at Liberty firsthand and decide if it is right for (them),” according to libertyu. com.

Kelly Perry, a recruitment

event coordinator with the visitor’s center, said that roughly 1,000 visitors are expected to attend this weekend.

Those visiting for the weekend are predominantly still seniors in high school, but also include juniors and transfer students from other colleges and universities.

“CFAW is an important weekend for our school because 74 percent of our current students have taken part in it,” Perry said.

Students who attend college for a weekend are allowed to stay in campus dorms, attend convocation and show up to an admission session where they will receive a free T-shirt.

The students are able to attend many other events on campus throughout the weekend at their own discretion.

“There are over 70 line items

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CFAW — High school students are welcomed to experience a little bit of Liberty life in a weekend of events and activities. on their itinerary,” Perry said.

“Spiritual, academic, social and athletic events are included.”

Upon checking in, guests have the option on a first-come, first-serve basis to sign up for extra activities, according to libertyu.com.

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For an extra fee, college for a weekend guests can take a career direct assessment, participate in paintball or go horseback riding and rope climbing at Master’s Inn. The cost for CFAW is $50, according to the visitor’s center.

The fee includes both room and board for the weekend.

According to Perry, the Reber-Thomas Dining Hall even extends its hours during the CFAW weekend.

In addition to room and board, CFAW guests are also given a ticket with their admission fee to the “Sounds of Hope” tour featuring the Dove-award winning bands Building 429 and Leeland, with special guest Royal Tailor, for Friday, Sept. 30.

That is not all prospective students receive for coming to college for a weekend, though.

Those who already paid their $250 confirmation deposit, according to libertyu.com, are eligible to be entered into a drawing for an $8,000 scholarship.

They are also able to attend college for a weekend for free.

In addition to all of this, Perry said, students receive “a great experience and new friends.”

CASSIDY is a news reporter.

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September 27, 2011

“Participation in disaster relief is part of the school’s DNA.” — David Wheeler

Students head north to help in disaster relief Volunteers practice what they preach Katharine Lacaze Klacaze@liberty.edu

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iberty Students packed into vans and headed to Binghamton, N.Y., on Friday, Sept. 23, to participate in the first disaster relief project with Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia.

The 111 Seminary and undergraduate student volunteers spent their weekend working in feeding units and alongside homeowners and New York residents to clean up and fix houses that were damaged in the recent Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee, according to Professor of Evangelism and Associate Director of the Christian Ministry Training Center Dr. David Wheeler.

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requested extra volunteers through the Southern Baptist Disaster Relief, who then contacted Wheeler. After going through training last Wednesday, Sept. 21, the Liberty students were ready to participate in the relief efforts. However, their goals were not merely practical. They were also spiritual.

“The students are going to have a lot of opportunity to share the gospel, so that’s the primary reason we’re going, to share Jesus Christ with their communities,” State Disaster Relief Director for SBC of Virginia Mark Gaughier said in a quote from Liberty’s website.

The student volunteers were able to use this opportunity to minister and witness to the victims of these natural disasters.

On the morning of Sunday, Sept. 25,

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CLEANING HOUSE— Volunteers work alongside a homeowner to repair and clean his house that was damaged in recent storms in the Northeast. September’s record flood levels forced thousands to leave their homes in the Northeast. the volunteers gathered together with their individual groups for a makeshift church service in front of the houses that they were working on, according to Timothy Moroz, a graduate student assistant at Liberty and photographer for the trip to Binghamton.

Wheeler said they also held a worship service in the streets.

“Some of the people went around to neighboring houses to invite people to a service on the lawn,” Moroz said.

Wheeler said that participation in disaster relief is important for Liberty because it is part of the school’s DNA and ministering to those in need is a significant part of Liberty’s mission.

“It’s just important for human being to help other people,” Wheeler said. “It’s imperative that Christians should be committed to serving and helping other people.”

The volunteers will return Tuesday, and next weekend, four more bus loads, com-

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ALL ABOARD — Students fill two buses and head to Binghamton, N.Y., for disaster relief efforts. Thursday 200 more students will go to help. prised of about 210-215 students, will travel north — one group to Vermont and the other three to New York — to continue helping with the relief efforts.

“This is our opportunity to live out

the Great Commandment and the Great Commission at the same time,” Wheeler said.

Lacaze is the news editor.

SPORTS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Liberty’s Triathlon teams add to their recent success

One-two finish by men’s and women’s LU Tri teams in the Big Lick Triathlon adds to the team resume Melissa Bauman mbauman@liberty.edu

Liberty University’s first Triathlon team was created in the fall of 2009 under the leadership of first-time coach Beth Frackleton.

What began as something small, the triathlon team has quickly become one of Club Sports fastest growing competitive

sports. During the first year of the program, the team consisted of seven competitors and only gained two more in their second year.

Now in the third season, there are 16 students on the team, including a student from Zimbabwe who came to Liberty specifically to race triathlons.

“The team has grown so much that we are now cramming bikes into the trailer,”

Frackleton said. “But, I am excited about the growth, and with each year, we’ve been able to get better through training and racing.”

The team also encourages beginners to come and learn about the sport and train to compete.

“The cool thing about a triathlon is that you can do this for the rest of your life.

Women in their eighties do it. Kids do it.

And you can take your love for the sport with you for the rest of your life,” Frackleton said. “I love getting new beginners involved and I hope to continue to do so.”

One of the biggest obstacles that the team faces is the cost of equipment. Previously, each student was asked to purchase a bike and other items needed for the races.

See TRI, B2

sports TALK

Nate Brown nbrown4@liberty.edu

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UP TO SPEED — Jared Cornfield and the cross-country team have been ahead of the competition all season so far.

LU Big South favorites Cross Country men’s and women’s teams have strong production up to this point

JaQuayla Cameron Jccameron@liberty.edu

The Liberty Flames men’s and women’s cross country teams have started their course for the fall 2011 season.

The Flames officially started their season Sept. 2 with an appearance at the Virginia Tech Alumni Invitational and Sept. 17 at the Coastal Carolina Invitational/Big South Preview. In their second appearance at the Invitational, the men placed first and the women placed fifth as a team.

Individually, South Alabama redshirt junior transfer Zac Edwards finished the meet in first place with a time of 24:42 in the 8k. Redshirt junior and the defending

Big South women’s cross country champion Jennifer Klugh finished fourth with a time of 18:09 in the 5k.

Following the meet, Edwards and Klugh were selected as the Big South Conference Choice Hotels Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Runner of the Week. Edwards also received the weekly award for the Eastern College Athletic Conference Cross Country Runner of the Week.

The Flames will compete in the Charlotte Invitational in Charlotte, N.C. at 4 p.m.

Sept. 30.

Following the Charlotte invitational meet, the Flames cross country season will include the Big South Cross Country Championship in Conway, S.C. Oct.

DII Hockey downs Richmond, 12-2 Kyle TerMarsch ktermarsch@liberty.edu

Liberty’s DII hockey team experienced a dominating 12-2 win over the Richmond Royals Friday night.

Liberty jumped out to a 5-1 lead in the first period on their way to out shoot the Royals 54-28. The “three-headed monster” of Brad Docksteader, Adam Steen and veteran Greg Jensen led the scoring rout with two goals each. Senior defenseman Drew Rodgers and freshman forward Austin Crossley also contributed in the lopsided game by putting the puck between the pipes.

The plethora of goals was not the only positive aspect for the Flames, as junior goalie Trenton MacDonald allowed only two goals and saved 26 shots.

Assistant Coach David

29 and the NCAA Division I Southeast Regional Championship in Louisville, Ky. Nov. 12. The team will compete in nine meets this season.

According to Libertyflames.com, the Lady Flames have been picked as a favorite to win the Big South Cross Country title for the third straight year.

The Lady Flames have also been ranked No. 14 in the Southeast by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.

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Asa is back. Asa Chapman, the mountainous All-American nose tackle that was dismissed indefinitely from the Flames football team after news of a felony cocaine charge and misdemeanor marijuana charge just over a month and a BROWN half ago.

Chapman’s Sept. 12 court date was postponed until Dec. 7, well after the Flames regular season closer against Stony Brook and in America, you are still innocent until proven guilty, whether you play football or not.

Danny Rocco told media that Chapman had exceeded what was asked of him by Liberty, and was turned in the right direction after a lot of reflection and counseling.

Upon Chapman’s suspension, Liberty offered Chapman mentorship, legal and personal counseling and got him involved in community service.

On top of that, there are other factors that the administration are aware of, but legally are not allowed to disclose to the public.

That’s the hard news of it.

But here’s the bottom line at Liberty: a guy messed up, is sincerely repentant and is on the right road. It’s time to forgive.

It’s easy to want to disagree with Liberty inviting Asa back to the program. From the surface it may look like Liberty is sweeping a felony under the rug. That’s not what this is about, though.

Christians aren’t called to forgive, just when it feels convenient.

See BROWN, B2

beyond the x-treme

Semenyna praised his team for their good win over Richmond and credited it to their deep lines.

“Tonight our whole team played well as a unit. We were able to get up early and use all of our lines and get everyone involved,” Semenya said.

“This year we have a deep roster and can rely on all four lines to go on the ice and do a job, and do it well. This season the players have been teachable and have done what we have asked as coaches.”

Coach Semenyna also spoke about the importance of veterans, not only offensively and skill level wise, but also in teaching, instructing and setting examples for the rest of the guys on the team.

See D2, B3

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EXTREME — BMX riders take part in a Liberty sponsored event.

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September 27, 2011

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FAN THE FLAMES — Tyler Bream (left) was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks organization in June. Karen Blocker (right) is a junior on the Lady Flames Soccer team.

Liberty sports on the right track Tyler Eacho tpeacho@liberty.edu

Director of Athletics Jeff Barber describes Liberty’s athletic programs as a sleeping giant backed by the university’s commitment, both financially and otherwise, to be a successful Division I program. He believes that the university is taking the right steps academically, athletically and spiritually.

When Dr. Falwell spoke of this vision, he was referring not only to academics, but to athletics as well. He knew that solid athletic programs could be an excellent platform for the gospel. That is why the university has always pursued excellence, not only in academics but on the athletic

fields as well.

Barber believes that the athletics programs operate at a very high level and people recognize that and appreciate it.

Barber relishes the fact that Liberty students love their sports so much that they come to games to cheer and be loud while keeping it clean and creative.

“I spent 10 years in the SEC and I believe that our fans are the best student body in the country,” Barber said. “We all have the same goal in mind. We want to win games but the spiritual aspect ties us together like no other place.” That is what he believes makes Flames athletics so exciting.

In his time spent at Liberty, Barber has

BROWN continued from B1 No, Christians are called to forgive even when it’s not easy.

Right now, one of Liberty’s own has “fallen by the wayside,” as the pulpit cliché goes. Here’s the decision to make.

Option A is easy. The Pharisee route takes the other side of the road, giving Asa a wide berth. That’s the, “I am pious and have a clean record and don’t have drugs in my car, but he did” route.

Option B is a little messier, but is what Christians are called to do, and if Liberty holds true to its mission, the university is called to forgive.

When someone has been bloodied, bruised and is destitute on the side of the road, are we not supposed to bandage wounds, provide needed care and return as the Samaritan did?

Is it not better for someone trying to find their way to be surrounded by Christians who love and accept them, beyond the faults, beyond the bruises, and shows them a loving Christ?

It’s not pretty. It’s not easy. It’s messy and politically incorrect and controversial.

And Christian.

BROWN is a sports editor.

CROSS continued from B1 This season’s roster features a number of returners including Khristina Kanagy, David Ricksecker and Klugh.

The roster has also experienced some new additions with Edwards and freshman Jacy Christiansen.

“It has definitely been a year of change for us,” Coach Brent Tolsma said. “We have a pretty good number of new people.”

In addition to Edwards and Christiansen, nine freshmen runners have joined the roster for this season.

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KEEPIN’ ON — Meredith Mistretta puts some miles and competitors behind her.

TRI continued from B1 Through the support of LU Club Sports, the triathlon team has been provided with new bikes this year. With three new bikes, the team is able to allow new members to use the bikes to train, while keeping the cost of joining the team down.

This summer, two of the athletes won nationals and qualified for the New Zealand world championship. This past Saturday, the LU Tri team competed in the Big

Cameron is a sports reporter.

Lick Triathlon at Smith Mountain Lake.

The men’s team placed second, the women placed first and the team placed second overall.

“We want to leave an impression wherever we go and have Liberty be known for its triathlon team,” Frackleton said. “And so far, we’ve been successful in doing that.”

BAUMAN is a sports reporter.

Fantasy 4-1-1: NFL week 4 Andrew Woolfolk alwoolfolk@liberty.edu Four weeks into the NFL season, and the injury bug is in full affect. But just as head coaches have to adjust their depth chart, so do you. Now is the time to search the waivers for steals. Plenty of quality players, such as Jason Campbell, Fred Davis and Deion Branch are free agents in most leagues and could make a significant impact on a weekly basis. If you are shallow at a certain position, let’s say running back, search your league for someone who has a surplus of running backs and make a trade. Two or three injuries to your team aren’t the end of the season, so keep fight-

ing and praying.

Start ‘Em Quarterback – Jason Campbell – Campbell has steadily improved this year, and the Raiders know they’ll have to throw the ball to keep up with the Patriots prolific scoring.

Wide Receiver – Devery Henderson – Henderson has been Drew Brees’ most reliable deep ball threat while receiver Marques Colston has battled injuries.

Running Back – Joseph Addai– Tampa Bay is allowing over 150 rushing yards a game, and Addai may be all the Colts offense has going right for them.

Tight End – Rob Gronkowski – The Patriots are likely going to be without fellow

guided improvements in all of Liberty’s athletic venues, while overseeing recordsetting increases in Flames Club memberships, as well as season tickets sales for both football and basketball.

In addition, he has guided the Flames to on-field success, highlighted by four consecutive Sasser Cups, awarded to the top athletic program in the Big South conference.

“People want to be part of a winner,” he said.

Today, Liberty’s athletics department has grown to encompass 20 Division I athletic teams. Since joining the Big South 20 years ago, the Flames have captured 104 Big South team championships, placed

teams in NCAA Division I tournaments and won three NCAA Division I National Championships. In addition, the university has seen student-athletes drafted into the NFL, MLB, WNBA and MLS. “The university has the strength and ability to be a major player in Division I athletics,” Barber said.

According to Barber, a number of student athletes have accepted Christ as their Savior since his arrival, while the grade point average of all of the student-athletes combined has risen above a 3.0.

It’s all part of the mission of Liberty University’s athletics program.

EACHO is a sports reporter.

editorial

Season in doubt

We have decided to take our talents overseas or elsewhere Derrick Battle dbattle2@liberty.edu

“We have regretfully reached the point on the calendar where we are not able to open training camps on time and need to cancel the first week of preseason games,” Deputy Commissioner of the NBA Adam Silver said in an article on nba.com.

Is this the scene for what is to come in late October, early November, when the regular season starts? Current NBA sources, including commissioner David Stern, suspect so.

Both sides are still in talks to decide on an equal collective bargaining agreement. While the NBA season is currently put on hold, an exodus of players has taken their talents overseas or to street tournaments in the U.S. San Antonio guard Tony Parker and Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah, have gone to France and New Jersey Nets guard Deron Williams to Turkey but have signed contracts that enable them to be allowed to play in the NBA immediately after the lockout has expired.

Playing overseas can be risky for current NBA players because of injuries and sluggish markets. However, many players, such as Williams, said they play for the love of the game and not for money. Williams continued by saying that it will also help him stay in shape whenever the season begins.

Other players, such as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant and

TE Aaron Hernandez for a few weeks, and Gronkowski is finding the end zone every game.

Defense – Baltimore – The Ravens face the Jets in week four, and both teams love to run. Look for the scoring to be low in the battle of defensive powerhouses.

Kicker – John Kasay – Experiencing a standout year at 41 years old, Kasay has been impressive while filling in for the injured Garrett Hartley.

Sit ‘Em Quarterback – Matt Schaub – The Steelers likely will try to control the clock and keep Schaub on the sidelines in their matchup with the high-flying Texans.

Wide Receiver – Hines Ward – Ward’s role in the offense is decreasing, and Houston’s defensive skill is increasing.

Running Back – Marshawn Lynch –

Memphis rookie guard Josh Selby, have stayed in the U.S. and played in tournament recreation leagues. Both players, along with other NBA stars like New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul and Durant’s fellow teammate James Harden have also played.

Following in the steps of the 1998 season, where 50 regular season games were canceled, the NBA is preparing once again for another shortened season.

The league locked out their players July 1 after the expiration date of the old collective bargaining agreement. In an interview with Stern, nba.com reported that Stern does not know when the lockout will be over.

But as the players’ association and the owners slowly proceed, life without the NBA seems to be just fine. Over the recent years, NBA attendance has dropped at an average gradual rate as other sports have grown. Research done by espn.com shows that NBA attendance from the 2009-2010 season to 2010-2011 season decreased from 17, 150 to 16,957.

Though slim, it is pretty obvious that fans are becoming disinterested in the sport.

At any rate, while the players look toward getting a fair deal from the owners, the lockout will continue. So, the NBA and its fans may need to make plans to miss the opening games of the season.

BATTLE is the asst. sports editor.

FYI

When starters like Jamaal Charles go down, keep an eye on how their backups performs and consider signing them.

The lethargic Seahawks could fall behind early against the Falcons, forcing them into passing situations to catch up.

Tight End – Chris Cooley – Cooley is quickly watching his grabs go to Fred Davis.

Defense – Oakland – The Raiders face the Patriots offense, enough said.

Kicker – Nick Novak could still be adjusting to his role for the Chargers after Nate Kaeding’s injury.

WOOLFOLK is a sports reporter.

SPORTS

September 27, 2011

Liberty Champion/B3

Lady Flames overcome injuries, win 7th straight conference opener Liberty sets team record with 20.5 blocks vs. Radford Kyle Harvey kharvey@liberty.edu

Liberty volleyball opened Big South play Friday, taking on Radford University at the Dedmon Center in Radford, Va. Liberty (6-9, 1-0) defeated the Radford Highlanders (4-9, 0-1) for the 20th consecutive time, with the 20th match perhaps being the closest in recent memory.

The Flames outlasted the Highlanders in what was the first match to last five games for Liberty this season.

Liberty blocked well the entire match, with two players, junior Loren Thomas and sophomore Jade Craycraft, recording double-digit block assists — a feat not achieved since 2001. Thomas, who led the Flames in blocks, also recorded 11 kills for her first career double-double. “… I thought our block was exceptional. That’s like having another attacker out there for us, with 20.5 blocks, which was exceptional,” Coach Pinder said.

Liberty’s defense at the net was especially noteworthy considering that sophomore middle blocker Kendle Rollins, who

D2 continued from B1 “With veteran players like we have, we as coaches can also rely on them to use their experience in the locker room when we are not in there,” Semenya said. “We have great leadership and it has shown throughout the entire year.”

With starting junior goalie Matt Pedersen returning this weekend from an injury, experience on the team will continue to rise.

The schedule for Liberty’s Division II team picks up from here, as the Flames

sustained a foot injury in a match against James Madison University earlier in the week, did not play against Radford.

Prior to the match, Rollins was the team leader in total blocks. Also headlining the injury report was senior defensive specialist Kelly Haseman who sustained an injury in game one and did not return.

“It’s been an emotional week for us, losing Kendle Rollins out of the starting lineup Tuesday, and then 10 to15 points into the first set tonight, we lost Kelly Haseman, our libero. We were throwing things together mid-match, obviously, different lineups and different responsibilities, and at that point we were pretty vulnerable,” Coach Pinder said.

With the Flames re-shuffling their lineup in the wake of Haseman’s injury, they lost game one (25-19) before winning game two (25-16) and three (25-17). Senior Courtney Cooper stepped into the libero role recording 21 digs. Radford took the fourth game (25-19) to force game five, which the Flames won (15-11).

“Opening up Big South with a win is always nice, especially going on the road,” Pinder said. “The players, in terms of how

will play two tough road games at Virginia Tech and Eastern Carolina in two weeks.

“We are excited to play VT in less than two weeks and look forward to the challenges ahead,” Semenyna said. “When we get into the heart of our schedule, we are going to rely on our veterans to lead the way, and our younger players will follow.

“We start the season off with some of these games to get everyone on the same page with our system and what we expect. Now everyone knows what we are asking for as coaches and they have all

Grading the: Off: C+

Without the stalwart defense, this series could have gone the other way.

Les Schofer

STEPPING IT UP — Due to injuries, Liberty’s bench was key in the victory against Radford. they stayed in it and kept grinding, pulled out a great road win. In a night where our outside hitters had a rough time, they got all the right kills at the right time. We’re proud and happy with the win, and looking forward to having a week before the next match.”

been given a shot to show us what they can do as hockey players.”

The DII hockey team will return home after playing Virginia Tech and Eastern Carolina on Oct. 14 to play the Richmond Generals at 10:15 p.m.

TERMARSCH is a sports reporter.

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Def: A

Packing in 20.5 blocks is more than impressive. It’s “A”wesome

The Lady Flames first home conference game is against the University of North Carolina Asheville Sept. 30 in the Vines Center.

HARVEY is a sports reporter.

FYI

DI Men’s Hockey continues Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 at the LaHaye Ice Center as the Flames take on Robert Morris University. The puck drops at 7:30 p.m. Friday and 4 p.m.

Saturday.

Overall: ACoaches: A Shuffling lineups when players go down and still pulling out a victory earns Coach Pinder an A

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September 27, 2011

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SUGAR HIGH — Sweet Stella’s offers visitors a variety of delicious fresh baked goods including generously frosted cupcakes, a variety of muffins and their speciality doughnuts. The newly opened bakery also serves coffee.

Trials give way to sweet miracle Kassandra Roedding kroedding@liberty.edu

For owner Linda Conley, Sweet Stella Bakery is a miracle. On Aug. 7, just one week before her dream bakery was to open, Conley collapsed in her living room with a massive heart attack. Soon, she was undergoing open-heart surgery in Lynchburg General Hospital. Conley, however, would not give up. She survived the procedure and Sweet Stella Bakery opened Sept. 10.

“God must have a plan for me. He is keeping me alive for a purpose. Maybe He didn’t need a piano-playing baker yet,” Conley said.

Sweet Stella is true to its name. Located on the corner of Timberlake and Leesville Road, the bakery is pleasantly situated under a black and white stripped awning. Customers come there to gratify their sweet tooth.

Employees cheerfully greet newcomers with a pleasant, “What can I get you?”

For the customer, though, the choices are

“God must have a plan for me. He is keeping me alive for a purpose.”

— Conley

overwhelming. Behind the counter, arranged on shelves, sits a variety of doughnuts and to the right, bagels and muffins.

Within the glass-enclosed cases are cookies, cakes and cupcakes covered with decorative icing. A full list of food items and prices are listed on a colorful chalkboard above the displays. Sweet Stella also sells brioche, cannolis and long johns.

“It looks delicious and mouth-watering,” Tatiana Diaz, a Lynchburg newcomer, said.

This is Conley’s first bakery, but she admits to being a bit of an entrepreneur. In 1991, she started the theater Cherry Tree Players and served as the Artistic Director. Five years ago, however, she wanted to get back to her first love – baking.

“This has kind of been a dream. I grew up baking with my grandmother. There are pictures of me baking at 4,” Conley

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For her dream to come true, she knew she had to go to culinary school. After attending the Culinary Institute of America, she became the pastry chef at Boonsboro Country Club. When space became available for Sweet Stella, she decided to take the next step toward her dream and purchased the property.

Conley does not take the credit for the bakery, but passes it on to her staff. As a result of her heart surgery and recent hospitalization because of infection, she had to rely on her capable and energetic staff to get the business going.

“If I didn’t have this amazing staff, I would never be able to do this,” Conley said.

In particular, she is grateful for her daughter, Rachel Conley. Because of Linda’s hospitalization, it was up to Rachel

to figure out the scheduling and finances for the bakery. In Conley’s words, she is a hero.

The bakery is named after Conley’s youngest granddaughter. During the bakery’s planning stage, Conley’s daughter was pregnant. At the time, “sweet” seemed the perfect adjective for soon-tobe-born Stella and the perfect name for the bakery.

The Sweet Stella kitchen staff is very talented. There are three different bakers with specialties in bread, doughnuts and cake. All are from the local area. The kitchen “doughnut genius,” as Conley calls him, is from a local bakery that recently closed.

“These are the best doughnuts you will find,” Conley said.

Presently, Sweet Stella only accepts cash. Visit Sweet Stella Bakery at 7106 Timberlake Road or visit www.sweetstella. com for more information.

ROEDDING is a feature writer.

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September 27, 2011

Liberty Champion/B5

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Four ways to cut the cold Betsy Abraham

babraham3@liberty.edu

The excitement of fall is filled with pumpkin spice lattes, colorful leaves, open windows —and the common cold. Here are some tips on how to stay well and fight those germs.

1.Go to sleep early or sleep in.

Rest is sickness’ worst enemy. It can be tough to go to bed when all you have is a slight sniffle that’s hardly deterring your ability to hang out with friends or play Assassin’s Creed, but getting as much sleep as possible during the first signs of sickness allows your body to direct all of its energy into warding off sickness, making it much easier to deal with later on.

“Getting plenty of rest and reducing stress helps to bolster the immune system, allowing us to fight potential illness,” Liberty nursing professor Lucinda Drohn said.

2. Don’t eat like a college student.

According to the Medical Director of Liberty University Health Services, Dr. Richard Lane, one of the reasons people get sick is that they skip meals and then make up for it by eating junk food. So put away the Doritos, skip the Dominos and add more fruits and vegetables to the menu. According to an ABC News article entitled “Ten Foods to Fight a Cold and Boost Your Immunity,” foods such as broccoli, red bell peppers and yogurt can help strengthen the immune system.

And the reason your mom made you chicken soup or tea when you were sick is probably be-

cause warm liquids have been shown to have an anti-inflammatory effect and to help relieve nose congestion.

3. Clean like it’s “white glove.”

“A cold virus spreads through tiny air droplets that are released when the sick person sneezes, coughs or blows their nose,” The U.S. National Library of Medicine said on their website.

Because there are so many students living so close to each other on a college campus, germs spread faster. So make sure you wipe down commonly touched surfaces such as doorknobs, cell phones and counters.

Washing your hands frequently is also an easy way to keep away sickness.

“Hand washing and the use of antibacterial solutions have been demonstrated to reduce the transmission of viral infections,” Drohn said.

“Then, keep your hands away from your face. Through the day, don’t touch your eyes, nose or mouth unless you wash again, as you could be introducing illness-causing agents into your system.”

4. Avoid other sick people.

Sick people can be pretty easy to find, especially on a college campus where if one person gets sick on Monday, his or her whole dorm is sick

by Wednesday. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, people are the most contagious for the first two or three days of a cold.

However, avoid close contact with other sick people as much as possible. This means no sharing drinks or food, and no touching.

ABRAHAM is the asst. feature editor.

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FLYING OFF THE HANGERS — Excited shoppers sifted through a huge white tent full of clothes and accessories, looking for new items to update their wardrobe.

FIGHTING continued from B8 “I think this is a huge and amazing cause,” Dimond said.

“I mean, some of these girls being sold into the sex industry are as young as seven and eight and are being sold as child brides to men as old as 80 for the price of one cow.”

In Thailand, the price for one night with a woman in a brothel is $24. Therefore, one donation of $24 can give a woman in Thailand freedom for 24 hours and the chance to learn about a life full of new opportunities found only found in Jesus Christ, Zeland said.

Although the ministry was started largely because of the rampant sex industry in Thailand, Freedom 4/24 now partners with Christian organizations in not only Thailand but in Nicaragua, India, Kenya and Guatemala as well.

“All of the proceeds from the event will be distributed globally to help women trapped in the sex industry all over the world,” Zealand said. “And the slavery isn’t just in foreign countries… it’s here in America too.”

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Due to the success of the event, Freedom 4/24 is in the process of planning another “Frocks for Freedom” sometime this spring, according to Dimond.

The next big event for the ministry is “Run for Their Lives,” which is scheduled for Oct. 29.

The event has the reputation of being the second biggest race in Lynchburg history, according to Calfee.

“God has absolutely showed up from the moment this ministry started,” Calfee said. “And he is still here now.”

For more information about Freedom 4/24 or the “Run for Their Lives” event, visit freedom424.org and www.r4tl.com.

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Hispanic Heritage month kicks off Mexican candy and a chance to win a $100 dollar gift card to Walmart.

“We desire to educate students about Hispanic culture, foods, clothing and music. Teaching students knowledge and skills, and bringing awareness, creates cultural competency,” Associate Director over Cultural Competency and Assessment, Joy Jefferson, said.

“I feel like minorities are misunderstood. Our culture is very interesting and very diverse. We can teach the world a lot about us,” junior Maurice Daly said. Daly is of Puerto Rican descent.

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Students enjoyed chips, salsa and music as they gathered outside of the Vines Center Sept. 16 to celebrate Hispanic culture with the Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-off hosted by The Center for MultiCultural Enrichment.

Hispanic and Latin American cultures are very diverse in their music, food, language and so much more. Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 and highlights the achievements and various backgrounds of the people all over the world. The kick-off included

about the people.

“There is so much more to Spanish culture than Mexico,” Cultural Competency Coordinator, Heyde Marques, said.

“The most important thing is speaking the language. Although each country is a little different, we are all able to unite,” Tony Lopez, associate director of LEAD Fellowship, said.

Lopez, who is Guatemalan, also explains that food and music are important traditions to keep around as well.

“Cooking traditional foods and dancing at ceremonies are also ways that we like to preserve our culture,” Lopez said.

Hispanic Heritage Month will be cel-

ebrated here through many events such as the Deliberative Dialogue with Jose Galvez and La Prisa Latina, which will include an array of Latin music and a sampling of different traditional Mexican foods from the area. Although there is a small percentage of Hispanics here on campus, there are about 10 different Latin American countries represented.

For more information, contact the Center for Multicultural Enrichment at Center4ME@liberty.edu or call (434) 5924020.

SMITH is a feature writer.

UPCOMING EVENTS Sept. 30 Sounds Of Hope Tour

Sept. 27 See You at the Pole Rally

Student Activities is bringing Leeland and Building 429 to TRBC as part of their Sounds of Hope Tour. Tickets are $7 in advance for Liberty students and $12 at the door. For more information, contact Student Activities at studentactivitiesinfo@ liberty.edu or 592-3061.

Students will gather with others from their home state in the DeMoss parking lot from 7 to 8 p.m. to pray for the current local and global issues.

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Oct. 15 Homecoming Parade Student Activities is still accepting applications for dorms, clubs, athletic teams and groups of students who want to build a float for the homecoming parade. Cash prizes will be awarded to the winners and spectators can watch their friends and fellow classmates work along University Blvd. starting at 1 p.m. To sign up or find out more, contact studentactivitiesinfo@ liberty.edu or call 592-3061.

The parade will be followed by four quarters of fury as the Flames football team takes on Costal Carolina.

This overnight trip hosted by Student Activities allows students the chance to enjoy time with friends on the James River. The trip costs $45 and includes transportation, two days of rafting, tents for camping and two meals.

Spots are limited. For more information, email Student Activities at studentactivitiesinfo@liberty. edu or call 592-3061.

Welcome prospective students who will be visiting and staying on Liberty’s campus. The weekend will be full of events open to both visitors and current students. Contact the Admissions Office at admissions@ liberty.edu for more information.

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Anberlin rocks Vines

ENDING WITH AN ENCORE — The Vines Center filled with cheering students as Anberlin preformed in a self-titled concert, Sept. 23.

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The large crowd outside the Vines Center is extremely restless.

Some of them have been waiting since 1:30 p.m. to obtain premium seats or standing space. Others have just arrived, tickets in hand, waiting for the huge metal doors to finally open like they were supposed to do at 7 p.m. Those closest to the doors have chanted everything from “let us in” to “move those chains,” and there was even an outburst of a Journey song.

Anticipation fills the air and when the doors finally open at 7:20 p.m., the crowd lets out a yell and rushes forward, excited that the moment they have been waiting for has finally arrived.

This was the crowd waiting to see Anberlin on Friday, Sept. 23.

The five piece alternative rock band from Florida has built up a dedicated fan base over its nineyear career. Anberlin lead singer Stephen Christian said he loves seeing people so supportive of the band and singing along during the show.

“The best part of going out on stage is just walking up and feeling that initial adrenaline rush and seeing all those people excited and singing along,” Christian said.

“There is nothing that compares to people singing along and yelling back and losing their voices with

you.”

Before Anberlin took the stage, Caleb, a new band from Nashville, Tenn., got the crowd ready. Lead singer Caleb Chapman joked, saying that he knew who the crowd was really there to see.

“It’s like that awkward conversation you don’t really want to have, but you have to. Anberlin’s going to get up on stage in a little bit, but we hope we’ve warmed some hearts,” Chapman said.

After playing a few more songs and winning a new fan base, Caleb left the stage and the crowd gained a second wind of excitement as Anberlin took the stage.

The band played songs off of all of its records, including fan favorites such as “We Owe This to Ourselves,” “Never Take Friendship Personal” and “Feel Good Drag.”

As Christian jumped around the stage in his black leather jacket, fans all around the Vines Center sang the lyrics back to him.

“When we go see a band, we don’t like it when they play only new stuff,” Christian said. “For us, we just want to make sure we play a little bit off each record.”

Christian said that one of his goals in song writing has always been making sure listeners are really thinking about what the lyrics mean.

“I think a lot of times lyrics lately have been very surface. They’re catchy and have a good chorus,

but at the end of the day, there was really no meaning and they were trivial. But for me, if I can get somebody to be provoked or really think about something in a new light or be inspirational in any way I possibly can, that means a lot to me,” Christian said.

As a believer, Christian said he has been able to incorporate his faith into his career. Fans can see this clearly through songs such as “Closer,” which is played regularly on 90.9 The Light.

“It was kind of for me and my relationship with God. In the beginning of the song, it’s about how every time something goes wrong, we as humans start to blame God. And then the second verse is how in all reality, it is us who walk away, not God. And the whole underlying theme is that I want to get closer (to God),” Christian said.

The band broke up their set with a few acoustic songs, and as blue lights lit up the stage, the crowd swayed gently and sang along. Christian also revealed to the crowd that he had a special connection to Liberty.

“Liberty holds a special place in my heart. I’m actually a student here and am getting my masters in business, so we’re going to play a couple of songs we haven’t played in the U.S. in a long, long time,” Christian said as the crowd clapped and cheered.

The night ended with an encore

as Anberlin came back on stage to play their eight-minute long song, “Fin.” Fans such as Kayla Ellis and Nathan Maxwell left the Vines Center extremely happy.

“It was just a really good experience,” Ellis said. “I had never been to an Anberlin concert before, and I had never really listened to their music but I’m definitely going to buy their CDs in the future. It was really nice.”

“I like Anberlin a lot. The opening band was a good band and Anberlin was awesome. It was just a really cool concert,” Maxwell said.

Arika Pickle came to the concert with her husband and said she loves Anberlin’s sound and lyrics.

“They’re awesome musicians, and they have the best lyrics. The lead singer’s voice is really unique, and it’s not like anyone else that you hear. I was here when they played Block Party in 2005, and I loved them then, and I still love them now,” Pickle said.

Anberlin is currently on tour with Switchfoot and will be working on writing a new record this year.

To find out more about Anberlin, visit anberlin.com.

ABRAHAM is the asst. feature editor.

Missions Emphasis Week brings global message

Students get new look at the world’s needs with special missions focused events Allison Cundiff ancundiff@liberty.edu

Liberty is looking beyond Lynchburg lines with a focus on global missions.

Special events and missionsfocused convocations were scheduled for Missions Emphasis Week, which kicked off Sunday, Sept. 18 and ended on Wednesday, Sept.

21. Missions Emphasis Week is held each semester, giving students the opportunity to hear first-hand accounts of what God is doing in other parts of the world. This semester’s theme was “How Will They Hear?”

Seminars on missions-related subjects such as balancing family and ministry, teaching English as a second language, tips for language learning and support raising were offered throughout the week.

Many representatives also spoke during hall meetings at residence halls.

Monday’s convocation speaker was Rick Warren, pastor of Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, Calif. and author of bestselling book “The Purpose Driven Life.”

He spoke about the importance of church-planting, serving, helping the poor and sick and educating the next generation.

Wednesday’s convocation

“It is so exciting to see students from... every major committed to the nations and (using) their education... for advancing the gospel.”

-Glenn Kurka

speaker was missionary Gracia Burnham, who served with New Tribes Mission with her husband, Martin, for 17 years. Burnham and her husband were kidnapped by a militant Muslim group while serving as missionaries in the Philippines in 2001. They spent 376 days in captivity before Martin was killed in a firefight between their kidnappers and the Philippine army. Burnham was wounded in the fight but freed. She has since authored two books, “In the Presence of My Enemies” and “To Fly Again.” She shares her story at conferences, churches and schools.

“I think the speakers were re-

ally good at showing students who might not know much about missions what it really means to go out and do missions,” junior Lauren Elliot said. “It’s good to actually hear what missions is —what Gracia Burnham showed us with her story and her life.”

Glenn Kurka served as a missionary in the jungles of the Philippines for 10 years and has led short-term trips overseas to colder climates such as war-torn Bosnia.

He now serves in Lynchburg with his wife, Sandy, as a “mission mobilizer” helping many Liberty students get involved in global missions.

“In past years, it was mostly the Biblical studies, pastoral studies and youth ministry majors that became missionaries. Now, it is so exciting to see students from any and every major committed to go to the nations and use their education and skills to develop relationships for advancing the gospel,” Kurka said. “That’s why CrossWorld is committed to help mentor Liberty students and help them find God’s place in this world for serving him.”

Kurka’s agency, CrossWorld, was one of six agencies — including New Tribes Mission, Serving in Missions, Christar and Liberty’s Ethnomusicology program —

which sent representatives to campus for Missions Emphasis Week.

Representatives set up booths in the main hallway of Arthur S. DeMoss Learning Center and made time to answer questions and share their experiences with students throughout the week.

Kurka believes that the future of completing the Great Commission is in the hands of this generation, which is passionate about beliefs and willing to sacrifice whether they are young people willing to give their lives serving in the military, or dedicating their lives to global missions.

He believes if students can learn to make disciples of Jesus now, as students, they will be prepared to do so in any area God may call them to serve.

“We do this because we’re enthralled with Jesus, and we want others to know Him,” John Miller, a Christar representative who has been helping mobilize Liberty students for the past four years, said. “We spend time discipling and mobilizing students to enjoy Jesus and become more like Him so they can help the least-reached hear about Jesus for the first time — a cause worth giving our lives to.”

CUNDIFF is a feature reporter.

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Ruth Bibby | Liberty Champion

MORE THAN OK — The high spirited Oklahoma! opened in the Tower Theater this weekend, providing audience members a night of laughs, music and entertainment.

Oklahoma! opens for sold out crowd Shelanne Jennings snjennings@liberty.edu

The humming of eager chatter filled Liberty’s 640-seat Tower Theater as the audience patiently waited for the curtain to rise and unveil the stage. With a wave of the conductor’s wand, the orchestra began to play famous, familiar melodies that raised the excitement in the room to a higher decibel. The opening weekend of Liberty University Department of Theatre Art’s presentation of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!” started off with sold out shows Sept. 23 and 24.

From scene to scene, thick accents and patterned dresses both mesmerized and entertained the audience.

“Everyone was laughing at the comments they would make or the actions they would do,” freshman Valerie Ogle said.

Each character’s lines were periodically interrupted gently by the crowd’s

chuckles and laughter, and clapping resonated from the seats as the actors broke into song.

“There was definitely audience interaction, especially during the songs,” Ogle said.

For sophomore Rachel Osterhus, who plays the lead role of Laurey Williams, the audience interaction is what keeps the actors from growing tired.

“I think the shows have gone very well,” Osterhus said. “We feed off of the laughter and the clapping and just the energy that comes from the audience.”

As the “Oklahoma!” cast prepares for the remainder of their shows, Osterhus said there’s relief at the fact that each show gives them more experience and more comfort with each other.

“I feel like we’re getting more comfortable,” Osterhus said. “We know our lines.

We know the blocking, so now we’re just kind of living in it. It’s such a ball.”

With every look and line said, confi-

dence exuded from the actors.

“I think the show is getting progressively better,” Thomas Scott, who plays the role of Jud Fry, said. “I felt more relaxed tonight. Yesterday was really good. Every show that we do, the audience is giving us better feedback.”

Although the production is filled with comedic roles and humorous lines, the actors and audience agree that the themes and intense scenes that are woven in add a needed level of depth to the story.

“I enjoyed just about everything about it,” junior Jarvis Wilson said. “I felt like I was hit with many different aspects that I wasn’t expecting. All I knew was the song.

The messages that were inside of the play were much deeper than I expected.”

Scott, whose character takes the role of the villain, sees the importance of his role, seeing how the presence of evil can give greater appreciation for what is good.

“I kind of worried about the audience’s reaction (to the show’s intensity) at first

but I think it gave the show a lot more depth,” Scott said. “If it didn’t have the intensity it would just be happy and dancing around for the fun of it. It added a conflict that I think the audience would really enjoy.”

For students like Ogle, “Oklahoma!” may be the first of many theater shows they attend.

“For a month’s work, that was incredible,” Ogle said. “I couldn’t memorize all of those lines.”

Liberty Theater will be performing shows from now until Oct. 16. Show times are available on Liberty’s Department of Theater Arts website. Tickets are available at the Vines Center box office, online through the Liberty Theater Arts website or by calling (434)582-7328.

“Hopefully, the show will exceed their expectations,” Scott said.

JENNINGS is the feature editor.

Fight like a girl Kayla Gurley kgurley@liberty.edu

A line of women ready to fight for freedom wrapped around Robin Alexander’s in downtown Lynchburg on Wednesday, Sept. 21 for the “Frocks for Freedom” event.

Many of the women showed up an hour prior to the sale to wait in line and have first choice at the clothes, shoes, accessories and bags that were donated to Freedom 4/24 for the special Girl’s Night Out event.

Robin Alexander hosted makeup and hair sessions inside their restaurant, while secondhand merchandise was for sale outside under a big white tent. Last year, Freedom 4/24 raised $2,400 from the sale and this year, they were able to raise triple the amount as over 500 shoppers were able to raise almost $9,000 dollars for the cause.

Freedom 4/24 is a nonprofit organization whose goal is to raise awareness of the sexual exploitation of women and children around the world, according to the ministry’s mission statement.

“People think that slavery was abolished, yet today there are twice as many slaves as there were years ago when slavery was done away with,” Freedom 4/24 president, Mike Zealand, said. “Eighty percent of women and children are sexually abused and this ministry strives to bring healing and restoration to these people.”

Calfee said the idea for a “Frocks for Freedom” sale came to her as she was standing in her closet looking at all of her clothing.

“I found myself just standing in the middle of my closet thinking that I’ve got some nice stuff that’s just going to wind up at the Goodwill, and that’s when I realized there was something better I could do with it,” Calfee said.

Robin Dimond, the owner of Robin Alexander, partnered with Freedom 4/24 for the “Frocks for Freedom” event after she said that God laid a special desire on her heart to help out the ministry in any way she could.

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PURCHASING FOR FREEDOM’S SAKE—Shoppers bought over 2,500 sweaters, jeans, shoes, accessories, dresses and other pieces of donated merchandise at Robin Alexander’s Frocks for Freedom event.

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