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Gathering celebrates new department Kara Sherrill kesherrill@liberty.edu

A kickoff event took place Monday, Sept. 14 commemorating Liberty University’s recent addition of the department of commercial music to the growing list of music programs offered within the school of music. The event marked the first official gathering of all who make up the department of commercial music. According to Dr. David Hahn, chair of the department of commercial music, the newly completed department has various departments within it. Some of these include artist development, songwriting, film scoring, jazz studies, and recording and producing. “This is something students have asked for,” Hahn said. “Specifically, our area addresses music in a different dimension than the performance areas that we have. … Each of our areas are distinct in the final projects students do.” Hahn said each of the professors are award-winning within their specific fields, which is also a unique aspect to the new department. “One of our desires is to help our students in their calling, to reinforce the calling that God has on their lives and to help them chase after that dream with all of their might,” Hahn said. Hahn explained that the department is still in the launching phase. However, Leah Seavers| Liberty Champion

ANCHORED — Fox News personality Gretchen Carlson addressed the student body Sept. 25.

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Connect and collaborate

Student Government Association alters to improve student representation Taylor Frost tfrost2@liberty.edu

Liberty’s Student Government Association (SGA) has made a few visible changes that will include implementing a new idea called huddles. Huddles will consist of the house of delegates and the senate meeting twice a semester at a joint session. “We want to make (meetings) more discussion based,” Student Body Vice President Jack Heaphy said. “To call it a huddle, it is

more like an event.” According to Heaphy, there will no longer be hall senators that represent each hall because hall meetings now only take place four times a semester. Now, the house of delegates will be comprised of class vice presidents and delegates, which are students who fill out an application online, have 18 points or less on their conduct record and are in good academic standing. Currently, there are approximately 100 delegates. Heaphy ex-

plained SGA would like to have at least 200. Christian Service (CSER) hours are available to those who serve as delegates. “Our theme this year is Connect and Collaborate,” Heaphy said. “We want to connect with students and collaborate with delegates.” The SGA senate is comprised of class presidents and two students from each school — such as the school of communication or the Helms School of Government — called

senators. Every dean nominates two students from their respective school. Most school representatives have already been chosen for this year. CSER is also available for members of the senate. “(Each school brings) unique perspectives, (and) that’s why we have school representatives,” Heaphy said. “Our hope is that each will contribute something. That way we can have people from all backgrounds be able to contribute. … They will all meet together but

bring different ideas.” Additionally, Heaphy explained that this new system is an improvement over what it had been in the past. Delegates enable students who desire involvement an outlet to make a difference through SGA. The new senate representatives allow every student on campus to be represented in SGA. “The goal of SGA is to serve as a bridge between students and

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Creating cultural competency The Center for Multicultural Enrichment plans activities for Hispanic Heritage Month Shannon Ritter sritter2@liberty.edu

Liberty University’s Center for Multicultural Enrichment (Center4ME) is joining millions across the U.S. in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 – Oct. 15. The Center4ME has a variety of activities available for the entire celebration month, which kicked off Sept. 16 in front of DeMoss

Hall. Activities include trips out of town, worship services and Fun Fridays. The Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff is the largest event for the month, according to Kerensa Huffman, the Center4ME’s associate director of cultural competency and assessment. “We do (a kickoff) with every single heritage month, and they’re always right in front of DeMoss,” Huffman said. “It’s like a min-

iature festival that includes food, sometimes a performer, different activities, games (and) information. Kickoffs are great because you can walk through, grab a snack or a drink, learn a fact, hear about the different events and then keep going because they’re right after Convocation.” Some of this month’s past events included the Kickoff, two Fun Fridays, a trip to Washington D.C.

called Fiesta D.C., and Merge: A Latino Worship Service. Looking ahead, students have the opportunity to attend a Deliberative Dialogue with Dr. Elias Moitinho Sept. 29, the Latin American Open House Sept. 30, and the last Fun Friday, Oct. 2. Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month at Liberty began several years ago and

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Raising awareness

Liberty will recognize Emotional Health Month with ‘counselor couches’ Elizabeth Lapp elapp@liberty.edu

As part of an effort to decrease the stigma associated with mental health, Liberty University will recognize Emotional Health Month in October by raising awareness about the importance of emotional health. Over the course of the month, Student Counseling Services will work to start conversations among students about emotional health. A way that awareness will be raised is through hosting a “counselor couch” on the first three Tuesdays of the month. From 9 a.m.-12 p.m. counselors will be in the first floor lobby of DeMoss Hall to briefly meet with students. Rachel Van Dyk, a counselor with Student Counseling Services, described this as an opportunity for students to discuss what emotional health means to them and to inquire of their likelihood of seeking counseling. “I know stereotypically, a lot of times people think that when they go to counseling they sit on a couch, so we are going to live up to that stereotype,” Van Dyk

said. “We’ll have a couch so people can just feel free to stop by, sit on the couch and just talk to us for a couple of minutes about their views of counseling.” Students will also have the opportunity to attend a presentation called “Finding Balance in the Midst of Stress” that will be held Oct. 6 from 5:30-6:15 p.m. in the Jerry Falwell Library Terrace Conference Room. “Obviously, college is very stressful in … different ways, whether that is living away from home, roommate conflict, academic stress, financial pressure, relationships, extracurricular activities or athletics,” Van Dyk said. “There are a lot of different areas that can cause stress, so (students need to be) very intentional about self-care and about having time to work on (themselves) and to take care of (themselves) emotionally in the midst of the stress.” All of the Emotional Health Month events will be hosted in part by Live Healthy Liberty. Last year, Live Healthy Liberty was launched with the goal of encouraging the physical wellness of students, faculty and staff. Van Dyk said that this year Live Healthy Liberty and Student Counseling Services are working together to sponsor Emotional Health Month in

order to emphasize the importance of both emotional and physical health. “Wellness comes in many different forms and it’s not just running at the gym, lifting weights or watching what you’re eating,” Van Dyk said. “It’s also having that same kind of motivation with watching your stress levels or deciding to make healthy choices that … are going to benefit you emotionally.” Van Dyk also recognized the role that sin plays in creating problems for people’s emotional health. “We are in a fallen and broken world … so pain is known to all of us,” Van Dyk said. “ … It may look different for us at different times but some of the pain that we see here could be symptoms of anxiety or depression, grief from the loss of a loved one, an addiction such as substance abuse or pornography, self-harm or eating disorders,” Van Dyk said. “At times, it is good to go to counseling when you don’t necessarily feel you are able to manage your pain by yourself.” Student Counseling Services offers a combination of individual and group counseling services for students. Van Dyk said that students can call and make an appointment for one-on-one short term counseling or they can join group coun-

seling. Currently, Student Counseling Services has partnered with the Campus Pastor’s Office for Celebrate Recovery, which meets every Thursday at 7 p.m. Additional groups are being created for the spring semester including Healing the Child Within, which will focus on working through family dysfunction, and Abide In Me, which will focus on working through anxiety and depression. Van Dyk hoped that by creating a positive dialogue about Emotional Health, the stigma about receiving counseling will be removed and more students in need of help will receive it. “Seeking help is a good thing, and there doesn’t have to be shame or guilt in the fact that sometimes life is just really hard and it’s really painful,” Van Dyk said. “It’s okay if at times it seems like we’re not able to function like we normally do on our own. It’s okay if we need some extra help.” Student Counseling Services is located in Green Hall and can be reached at (434) 5822651 or at studentcounselingservices@ liberty.edu. For more information, visit liberty.edu/studentaffairs/studentcare. LAPP is a news reporter.

The great outdoors Liberty Mountain trail system offers various options for hiking and biking Taylor Coleman tcoleman64@liberty.edu

With the cooler weather and changing leaves, students are taking advantage of the many trails Liberty Mountain has to offer. Located beside Liberty University’s campus, Liberty Mountain is home to a group of man-made trail systems that encompass more than 5,000 acres. The trails are open year-round from dawn to dusk but may be closed during periods of extreme weather. Associate Director of Outdoor Recreation for Student Activities Mike Ellsworth said the idea for the trails originated from Professor of Health Sciences and Kinesiology Dr. David Horton. Horton began creating the trails on the mountain years ago. Since then, the trails have undergone various improvements and adjustments. According to liberty.edu, there are 11 beginner trails for hikers who are new to the mountain. For those looking for more of a challenge, there are 24 intermediate trails and seven advanced trails. Ellsworth said he believes the enthusiastic trail-running community in Lynchburg keeps the mountain busy all year. He

encouraged students to spend the weekend exploring the many trails. “I would say every student should at least make the hike to the monogram before they graduate,” Ellsworth said. “I feel that most students do give it a try.” Buses are available for students to both Camp Hydaway and Snowflex, which give access to different sides of the mountain and trails. Parking is available at both locations. The trails are also accessible to those who choose to bike. According to Ellsworth, each trail is unique, ranging from basic mountain roads to technical uphill and downhill. “Biking is very popular on the mountain, but due to the simple fact that not everyone owns a bike, we do see more hikers and trail runners on the mountain trails,” Ellsworth said. The Liberty Mountain Trail System map is available online, offering a look at both road and rogue trails. On the site, the map key gives the level of difficulty and the mile lengths of the trails. According to the map, the shortest trail on the mountain is Luge Trail at 0.1 mile. The longest trail is Gonzo at 2.6 miles. The trails are not only for recreation. During the fall semester, Liberty Mountain will host several trail races. According to Ellsworth, although the

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CONNECT continued from A1 administration, so when we have these meetings, the purpose of (them) is to represent all students,” Heaphy said. “That is why we have people (now) who would traditionally not want to get involved.” Heaphy said committees begin the process of approving a bill. Bills originate from committees, and then the committees present their bill to the house of delegates or the senate (whichever body the committee is from). If the bill passes one body, it is presented to the other body. If it passes in both bodies, it goes to the student body president’s desk for veto or approval. If it is approved, it then goes to Senior Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Mark Hine. If Hine approves it, it then goes to President Jerry Falwell for final approval. “SGA is really here to serve students,” Heaphy said. “Administra-

tion really does look to SGA as their point of contact for students. … If you want to make your voice heard, you should join SGA as a delegate or talk to your representatives so we can turn your thoughts into our actions.” FROST is a news reporter.

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Broadcasting the truth Fox News host Gretchen Carlson visits Liberty to share about her career Jacob Clarke jlclarke3@liberty.edu

Gretchen Carlson, Fox News Channel host and 1989 Miss America, taught students how “God works in mysterious ways” by sharing stories of her successes and struggles in her life and career during Convocation Friday, Sept. 25. In a Q&A hosted by Senior Vice President for Spiritual Development David Nasser, Carlson began by explaining how, early in her life, her family demonstrated the importance of the Christian faith. “I spent a tremendous amount of time in the church growing up, whether it was performing my violin … or singing in the choir, or going on mission trips,” Carlson said. “It really just became the foundation of my life, and I’ve been so blessed to keep that as the main foundation of my life.” Carlson, author of her newly-released book “Getting Real” and host of Fox News’ “The Real Story with Gretchen Carlson,” said she originally planned on pursuing a career as a violinist, but after feeling “burned out” from the violin as a teenager, she chose to attend Stanford University with plans to go to law school. Her career in television was born incidentally when she was featured on the show TV’s Bloopers & Practical Jokes after being crowned Miss America.

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REAL — Gretchen Carlson signed copies of her new book "Getting Real." The show’s producers deceived her into thinking she was going to co-host a segment introducing a new product with two other hosts, but just seconds before they went live, she was left alone in front of the cameras. “All of the sudden, the other hosts get called off — emergency call, the other microphone doesn’t work — and suddenly I’m standing there by myself on stage and the floor director … looks at me and says … ‘We’re coming to you live in 5,4,3,2. Just start talking,’” Carlson said Carlson filled the time by introducing herself and trying to explain the product,

and after several moments, producers came over the speakers and informed her the broadcast was a practical joke. Although she was embarrassed by the incident, television agents were so impressed with her impromptu performance in front of the cameras, they offered her positions at their stations. “Sometimes when we look at the pitfalls and the failures in our life, (it) can end up pointing us in a direction where we see success,” Carlson said. “We appreciate success and achievements so much more when we go through those difficult times.” Carlson’s new pursuit quickly led her

into “the toughest year of (her) life.” She was fired from one of her earliest television jobs just weeks after getting married. She later moved to Dallas, Texas while her husband stayed in Cleveland, Ohio. She credits her faith for keeping them strong during that time. “If you don’t have God as your foundation through these difficult times, you don’t make it,” Carlson said. “Thankfully my husband and I both had that faith, and it kept us going.” She eventually became a co-host of “Fox and Friends,” a position that left her open to the criticism associated with being in the public eye. She encouraged the students to ensure their identities were found in their faith. “Whether it’s social media or me being on television talking about my faith and (facing criticism), you have to have selfesteem built from the inside of your soul to be able to take that on,” Carlson said. After serving in that position for close to seven years, the chairman of her company approached her with the opportunity for her to host her own show, the position she still holds today. “It’s so important in life to always challenge yourself and take on a new goal no matter how old you are or how young you are,” Carlson said. CLARKE is a copy editor.

is so much better to shoot for the CEREMONY continued growth as an artist. “The department has benefited eternal reward (of drawing people from A1 me by allowing me to be involved to Christ),” Hahn said. four of the areas now offered were already available before the creation of the department within the school of music. The different programs have been building together in different schools, but now they are being brought together under one department. “We hope to establish conferences within each area that would draw professionals from the field and allow our students to interact directly with them in their specific areas,” Hahn said. Junior artist development student Joshua Dodd has seen how the department has assisted in his

with other students with similar passions so that I have a motivation to ... strive to be the best artist that I can be in response to the calling God has given me,” Dodd said. The new department hopes to also send students and faculty to conferences outside of Liberty so that they can have an influence outside of the Liberty community. Hahn said the overall goal for the school is to join with the industry in order to make an impact that has eternal value. “When you think of an event such as the Emmy’s, you know it’s fun to shoot for that award, but it

“Our goal is to be able to express a Christian worldview within public arenas at a high level. … God has given us a message to tell, and we need to do it really well,” Hahn said. The department wants to see collaboration across disciplines, and professors are being very intentional with this goal, both within and outside the department of commercial music. “We want to equip students, motivate them and help build them in their passion,” Hahn said. SHERRILL is a news reporter.

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Refugee crisis continues Should U.S. feel obligated to welcome those fleeing for safety in Europe? Kimberly Stefanick kmstefanick2@liberty.edu

Imagine packing up an entire life and running away to a new and unfamiliar land because home is no longer a safe place. Hundreds of thousands of migrants have dared to do just that this year. According to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), more than 487,000 migrants and refugees have landed on European shores so far this year. This is more than double the total for 2014, according to TIME. But these numbers only reflect those who found safe passage. As seen in the photo of toddler Aylan Kurdi, who washed up on the shores of Turkey after perishing at sea, not everyone makes their destination safely. UNHCR reports that in this year alone there are almost 3,000 people who are declared dead or missing. Most of the migrants originate from Africa and the Middle East, but due to the Syrian Civil War, extremist groups, and dangerous conditions that accompany living in these areas, they are now fleeing north, according to the Council on Foreign Relations. German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that Russia and the U.S. are key to resolving the migrant crisis in Europe, according to USA Today. While Europe is accepting hundreds of thousands of migrants, CNN reports that the U.S. has only accepted 1,500 so far. This is mainly due to the heavy vetting process migrants must go through to enter into the country.

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CRISIS — As refugees streamed into Europe, nations began to close their borders. It is in this time of need that heads are turning toward the U.S. to aid in the solution. While the need for vetting and security procedures is warranted, we have a duty to the world to assist in this crisis. Following World War I, the U.S. withdrew from the world and its issues, refusing to intervene in any affairs. Isolationism is no longer an acceptable policy, as the U.S. is now the leading power in the world. Many of these migrants look to enter into the Schengen Zone, an area formed between 26 European countries to remove border controls so people can travel freely through these nations, but enter Europe through Italy, Greece and Turkey, putting

particular strain on those countries. In Germany alone, there have been more than 200 attacks against migrants this year, according to the New York Times. The Washington Post reports the country has also started implementing temporary border controls. Hungary’s government began building a barbed-wire fence along their border to prevent migrants from crossing into the country, according to Reuters. The New York Times reports politicians in Northern Italy have also vowed to stop accepting migrants saved at sea. How can we, as Christians, not do something? While I am not enthused by the prospect of hundreds of thousands of migrants flooding our shores, weigh-

ing on an already weak economy and fragile government, if I was in their shoes, someone with open arms would be an answer to my prayers. 1 John 3:17 states, “But if anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God’s love abide in him?” (ESV). “We Hungarians are full of fear, people in Europe are full of fear, because we see that the European leaders, among them the prime ministers, are not able to control the situation,” Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said according to The Washington Post. The European Union leaders cannot come to an agreement on how to handle the situation and called an emergency summit to discuss the problem earlier this month, but they failed to make headway in developing a comprehensive plan to address the ongoing crisis, according to The Guardian. EU Council President Donald Tusk described the urgency of the situation in his remarks at the summit. “It is clear that the greatest tide of refugees and migrants is yet to come,” Tusk said. All of Europe is stepping up to make sure these migrants are taken care of, and as tension grows overseas and these people are being persecuted in their new homes, it seems like the perfect time for the U.S. to stand up and open our shores. We cannot hide from the world and must embrace our duty to it. STEFANICK is an opinion writer.

Having faith in the uncertain Christians must place their trust in Christ in the face of an unknown future Rachel Graf rgraf5@liberty.edu

“I don’t know.” The words are spoken with a smile, but it feels like a forced one. Yes, I am a senior. And no, at this point, I do not have any idea what I will be doing with my life after I graduate this coming May. Grandparents, friends, professors and strangers are all asking, “So what’s next?” I recently confided in a friend over lunch that I feel like the theme of my life is “I don’t know.” Without hesitation, she spoke the truth that I desperately needed to hear: The theme of my life is not “I don’t know” but “God knows.” Her words, spoken in gentleness, were extremely convicting. As a follower of Jesus, I am quick to agree with the statement “God knows.” But do I really believe it? While I shared a meal with my friend, I had to face the uncomfortable truth that I had not really been taking Jesus at his word. More often than not, when someone asks me what my plans are after I graduate from Liberty University, I feel embarrassed — ashamed even — that I cannot offer a better, more impressive answer than “I don’t know.” And that is wrong. I have considered these three

little words my enemies for far too long. Uncertainty is not something to be feared, but it is something to be embraced. Instead of receiving this gift from God with joy, I have looked at its strange packaging and declared it to be a gift that I do not want. When Jesus called his disciples in the Gospels, he would say, “Follow me.” He did not give them a five-step plan or ask them where they saw themselves in the next 10 years. He simply invited them to come after him. And they did. What I love most about Jesus is that he calls weak, confused, worn-out, sinful, bumbling fools to follow him. When we come to him, that is what we are. But Jesus takes these weak, confused, worn-out, sinful, bumbling fools with uncertain futures and calls them to himself. He makes sons and daughters out of them, asking for their obedience without always letting them know what the future holds. Every single character in the Scriptures who chose to answer God’s call, from Abraham to Zachaeus, answered that call with uncertainty. They took risks, believing that the God who called them was worth trusting. The apostle Paul is just one of those people who chose to accept

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FUTURE — While life after graduation may seem uncertain, we must trust in God to guide us. God’s invitation. In Galatians 5:25, he wrote, “If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit” (ESV). Several months ago, when I read this verse, I wondered what it meant to “keep in step with the Spirit.” As I pondered this, I turned to the commentary notes in my Bible for guidance and was amazed by what I read. The commentator wrote that the Greek verb for “walk” in this passage signifies “to walk in line behind a leader.” And if someone is walking in line behind a leader, then he or she is,

quite literally, keeping in step with the leader — he or she is walking in that leader’s steps, or footprints. Additionally, if someone is walking in line behind a leader, then he or she cannot see what is up ahead because he or she is focused on the person leading the way. This is a picture of the gospel, of the life of faith that Jesus calls his followers to live daily. It is not my job to know the future, despite how hard I may try. And while it is not a bad thing to make plans, those plans must be held loosely.

When I read about the “great cloud of witnesses” in Hebrews 12:1, the men and women of faith who have heeded God’s call throughout the ages, I am reminded of the legacy of “I don’t knows” that lies behind me. Instead of fretting about the future, I can rest in the unknown. Uncertainty, in the hands of Jesus, becomes opportunity.

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Liberty leads in tolerance Convocation continues in the vision established by its founder 32 years ago Lee Sutherland lsutherland6@liberty.edu

“When he spoke to Liberty University students, he was well received and, even though the students did not agree with much of what he said, they were polite and kind.” This quote from President Jerry Falwell, made in the Liberty Journal, is not referring to Bernie Sanders’ speech in Convocation Sept. 14. In 1983, Liberty invited another liberal U.S. senator from the Northeast to speak at Convocation. Sen. Ted Kennedy was coming off a tremendous challenge to sitting President Jimmy Carter in the 1980 Democratic primaries and had been a Democratic leader in the Senate for many years. The brother of former President John F. Kennedy and Sen. Robert Kennedy, Ted Kennedy and his family had become the face of American liberalism. Most of what he believed and stood for was contrary to the values of Liberty. Yet Dr. Jerry Falwell chose to invite Ted Kennedy to speak. In his introduction of the senator, Dr. Falwell said, “We are very, very happy to have Senator Kennedy as our first speaker, in what will be this fall, and next spring, and every year … some of the leaders of America from different political perspectives invited here.” Thirty-two years later, the vision our founder had for our school, and specifically Convocation, is continuing. Sanders,

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OPEN-MINDED — Liberty students set a great example of what it means to be tolerant and open-minded toward opposing views. a socialist senator running for the Democratic nomination in 2016, stood before an audience of students who hold completely different worldviews, much the same way Ted Kennedy had years prior. While Sanders did not shy away from stating the differences between his positions and those of the Liberty students, he began his speech with a profound statement. “I came here today because I believe from the bottom of my heart that it is vitally important for those of us who hold different views to be able to engage in a

civil discourse,” Sanders said. The senator’s statement reflects the vision Dr. Falwell articulated in his introduction all those years ago. Observing and interacting with those who hold views very different from yours is not to be scorned but is the heart of education. It is what separates Liberty from other colleges and universities. How many can boast having Donald Trump, Sarah Palin, and Bernie Sanders speak to students in a four-year period? However, it is not merely about having such polarizing figures at a university but the response the

What the press had to say about Sanders’ visit to Liberty: “Socialist Bernie Sanders …did something liberal in the old-fashioned sense of the term: He gave a speech to a group of people disinclined to agree with him. He probably didn’t persuade many of them, but it’s to his credit that he tried … Maybe (other colleges) could learn something from Liberty’s distinctive sense of purpose and institutional identity. Diverse universities would surely do a better job of educating a diverse population in the habits of open-minded inquiry, than the rather homogeneous ones we have today.” James Taranto, Wall Street Journal

“Liberty has certainly lived up to its name. In the process, it has taught a much-needed lesson about diversity, intellectual curiosity, tolerance, and open-mindedness to others. We’d like to think the repressive dogmatists who dominate so many other campuses today are taking note. Experience, alas, suggests even that is expecting too much in the hermetically sealed echo chambers of elite academia.” Editorial Richmond Times Dispatch

“And (Kevin) Roose (the author of the Unlikely Disciple) was not surprised that Sanders received a respectful welcome: “In a lot of ways, Liberty students are more used to having their views tested than students at many schools.” Jason Linkins, columnist, Huffington Post

A TES NO Pull out a $1 bill. Now flip it to the side without George Washington’s face. Next, look at the capitalized letters — O-N-E. Finally, read the line directly above HAYWOOD it. If you see “THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” you have gone too far.

“The reception to Mr. Sanders from Liberty students was more gracious than what conservative speakers usually get on liberal campuses, if indeed they are invited.” Cal Thomas, columnist, Washington Times

“Calling on us to help the neediest, that resonates with me as a Christian,” said Quincy Thompson, the student body president, who had a chance to briefly meet Mr. Sanders after the event. “But as a Christian, I think the responsibility to help them falls to the church, not the government.” Others could not look past differences on social issues. “How can he be for family values but also for abortion?” said Adam Ochs, a sophomore political science major from California. And Jerry Falwell Jr., the president of the university, which was founded by his father, seemed to echo a similar statement of recognizing the issues, but differing on the solutions. “I think it was Margaret Thatcher who said that the problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people’s money,” Mr. Falwell said in an interview after the event… “We have the same goals, helping people in need, we just have different philosophies on how to get there,” he said. Nick Corasaniti, The New York Times

If you followed step three properly, you will notice the following statement: “IN GOD WE TRUST.” Repeat the following steps with a $5 bill and a $10 bill. And for you high rollers who simply “got it like that,” do the same with a $100 bill. It does not matter the amount. If it is an official U.S. dollar bill, the words “IN GOD WE TRUST” will be there. And that is no accident. In fact, in 1956, President Dwight Eisenhower officially declared those very words our nation’s official motto, per history.com. And the history of those words date back to nearly a century before that motto even existed. According to the official website of the U.S. Mint, the initial use of this phrase on money occurred in

students have to them. At many other schools, picketing and booing eliminate the chance to hear a full range of ideologies. American college campuses are increasingly moving away from being homes for free speech; they are becoming forums for acceptable speech. Universities are imposing “speech codes,” and activist students are imposing their own views of what ideas can be presented. In recent years, boycotts have prevented students from hearing the views of even mainstream leaders such as Condoleezza Rice. Yet Liberty students welcomed

Sanders warmly, in the hopes of gleaning wisdom and an understanding of his positions. Convocation has not changed much over the years. In 1983, Dr. Falwell made jokes about Ted Kennedy’s daughter being single, and the senator humorously appealed for an hour extension of curfew. While these types of jokes can still be heard today on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, the most important similarity is that the presentation of contrasting worldviews is done in a peaceful, respectful and educational way. “I know we begin with certain disagreements,” Ted Kennedy said. “And I strongly suspect that by the end of this evening our disagreements will remain. But I also hope that tonight, and in the months and years ahead, we will always respect the right of others to differ, that we will never lose sight of our own fallibility, and that we will view ourselves with a sense of perspective and a sense of humor.” Liberty has a rich history of tolerance and valuing each perspective shared in Convocation. The response to Sanders’ talk this semester falls in line with the precedent set 32 years ago by our founder: that we must not run from opposing views, but come, lovingly and open-mindedly, to hear and be better informed.

SUTHERLAND is the opinion editor.

SOCIALISM IS UNJUST In his speech to the student body Sept. 14, Bernie Sanders said, “In my view, it would be hard for anyone in this room today to make the case that the United States of America … is anything resembling a just society today. In the United States of America today there is a massive amount of injustice in terms of income and wealth inequality.” Income inequality exists in every country, but is income inequality a form of injustice? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, injustice is “a situation in which the rights of a person or a group of people are ignored.” Assuming one’s money was earned justly, what “right” is being ignored if one person has a $1 million and another person has only $100? Sanders seems to think that the mere acquisition of wealth is ignoring or violating someone else’s rights, though I cannot fathom which one. There is no constitutional right to income and wealth equality, and even if there was, how would such equality be achieved since wealth is intimately linked to behavior? Two people who make the same income could have vastly different wealth based solely on their behavior. For example, what if one gambles himself into continual debt? Sanders also alluded to capital-

1864 on 2-cent coins. Well today, more than 150 years later, our nation’s motto is not only found on money. It can now be found on the bumpers of police squad vehicles in various parts of the country. According to The Washington Post, some law enforcement in states such as Illinois and North Carolina proudly placed those very words on the backs of their vehicles. It is a respectable and honorable gesture by the police that I admire. But there are those who strongly disagree with me. Naturally, when the word “God” is even hinted at in areas involving government, there are those willing and ready to strike it down. And this scenario was no exception.

ists as greedy individuals doing “enormous harm” to our society. I do not see how that is true. Only free-market capitalism is based solely on the voluntary exchange of money for goods and services. The free market pits the buyer’s interest (to save money) against the seller’s interest (to make money) to find a fair market price for goods and services. Competition also inspires innovation to ensure new and better services and products – the highest quality at the lowest price. Socialism is rooted in greed. Socialists envy the rich and seek to forcefully take their wealth. It is theft because it is involuntary and serves one group at the expense of another group. Socialism truly does violate our rights, specifically personal property rights, and strips people of the incentive to work hard and innovate. The voluntary exchange of money for value is not injustice, but the involuntary exchange of money from one person to another is. Sanders claims to seek justice, and his heart may be in the right place, but it seems to me that the methods of socialists are unjust, and the results of socialism are disastrous. DR. DANIEL HOWELL Professor of Biology

According to its website, Freedom From Religion Foundation has as its ultimate goal the “separation of church and state.” As expected, it was outraged at the “IN GOD WE TRUST” decals, claiming it was “exclusionary of atheistic and agnostic citizens,” per herald-review.com. So far, everyone with the decal intends to keep them, and I pray that they do. Sure, having this on your vehicle is not tantamount to claiming you are a Christian. But it is saying that you work for a higher authority, not just yourself. And that is an excellent message for all, not just police, to relay.

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Fairly animated visit

Butch Hartman meets with students as art gallery exhibit opens with his work Ashley Bunner abunner@liberty.edu

Students and guests from College For A Weekend (CFAW) lined the corridors of Green Hall in anticipation for the opening of Butch Hartman’s new art exhibit at the season opening of Liberty University’s Art Gallery Thursday, Sept. 17. Most widely known as the creator and executive producer of the hit animated series “The Fairly OddParents” and “Danny Phantom,” Hartman was invited to speak in classes and present at a Q&A forum attended by approximately 450 students. “The Studio and Digital Arts (SADA) department invited Butch to display his work not only because of how talented and successful he is but because of his widely known profession of faith in Christ,” Graduate Student Assistant for the SADA Department Audra Rygh said. Approximately 600 students and CFAW guests attended the opening of the exhibit, according to Art Gallery Assistant Chelsea Bevins. In total, nearly 1,000 people stopped by to view Hartman’s art collection that now adorn the Art Gallery in its new location at Green Hall. Hartman’s exhibit will run until Oct. 17 in Green Hall room 1995. According to SADA Chair Todd Smith, having Hartman at Liberty was an overall educational experience for students. “Butch Hartman was able to share life experiences that have helped shape his career,” Smith

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ANIMATE — Butch Hartman drew a few of his famous characters and signed his drawings for students to keep. said. “To have a prominent creative of Butch Hartman’s caliber to visit the campus for several days, meet with students, and exhibit in our gallery is huge. He brings years of industry experience to the university.” While the opening of Hartman’s new exhibit was a free event, signed prints and select original pieces of his artwork are currently for sale at the Art Gallery. All proceeds from the artwork go to Watersprings Ranch in Texarkana, Arkansas, a residential facility that provides care and counseling for abused, neglected or abandoned children. “We raised $2,823 through

commissions and prints sold at the gallery opening,” Bevins said. “Total raised was $5,223 for The Hartman House for Watersprings Ranch.” Rygh, who grew up watching “The Fairly OddParents,” thoroughly enjoyed the art exhibit. “I thought that (Hartman’s) work was wonderful,” Rygh said. “It showed his multiple talents along with showing how intricate and interesting the world of animation truly is.” The Hartman exhibit was in the planning process for about a year, according to Bevins. Dean of the School of Communication & Creative Arts Dr. Norman Mintle and Smith met

Hartman in California last year and recognized that he is a strong Christian in the industry and that his work appeals to a wide audience, Bevins said. For the growing SADA department, Smith hopes to continue to expand the variety of opportunities that are available for students. “We hope to grow our Master of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts in areas which will impact culture and position our students for leadership in the field of art and design,” Smith said. “Our students have shown that they can compete and win on the local, regional and national level.” Overall, Rygh thought that having Hartman at Liberty

was a wonderful experience for both students and professors and served to show that Liberty’s art department will continue to flourish. “It shows that we are becoming recognized for the work and talent that the students produce and for how our students will impact the world for Christ, just like Butch has,” Rygh said. For more information about Liberty’s Art Gallery, visit liberty.edu/academics/communications/sada.

BUNNER is a news reporter.

Meeting student needs Jerry Falwell Library is recognized on national scale for its innovative design Nguyen Phuong ntphuong@liberty.edu

Liberty University’s Jerry Falwell Library was recognized in the 2015 Library Design Showcase, American Libraries’ annual celebration of new library structures, for its innovative architectural design. American Libraries is a professionally renowned publication sponsored by the American Library Association and is distributed to 65,000 individuals and organizations worldwide. The publication listed Liberty’s library along with John Hay Library at Brown University, Boston Public University, and Syracuse University’s College of Law Library. “According to (an article authored by Phil Morehart in) the publication ... the winners are ‘shining examples of innovative architecture that address user needs in unique, interesting, and effective ways,’” Angela Rice, dean of the Jerry Falwell Library, said. The publication also commended the Jerry Falwell Library for its flexible work and socialization spaces, spacious learning commons, personal study zones and more than 30 group study rooms. Senior clinical health promotions student Aaron Litevich said he has benefited greatly from the group study rooms. “Group study (rooms) … provide an isolated environment where it makes it easier to focus,” Litevich said. Liberty invested approximately $50 million on the 170,000-square-foot library that

HERITAGE continued from A1 is geared toward Liberty students. The team at the Center4ME focuses on three main aspects — awareness, knowledge and skills — throughout all the events and activities in order to increase students’ cultural competency and prepare them for interacting with others of different nationalities after college. “We focus on awareness, knowledge and skills because … when you come

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SOCIALIZE — Since opening in 2014, the library has been a popular student hangout. opened in the fall of 2014. The new library is equipped with a high-tech book retrieval system called the Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS). The ASRS is capable of retrieving books in a matter of minutes and can have them available to the students in short order rather than the student having to wait days for the item to be pulled from off-site storage. The robotic system, which can stock and retrieve 420,000 items, was developed by Muratec and is the company’s first ASRS installation for a library. The Jerry Falwell Library also features a 24 feet wide and 11 feet high media wall

to LU, you’re going to get an awesome education, but we also want you to be able to leave with a great understanding of how other people think,” Huffman said. “That’s the behindthe-scenes piece to this.” Going beyond that, the heart of Hispanic Heritage Month at Liberty is to train students to connect with others of different nationalities for the purpose of sharing the gospel of Jesus. The goal is that students will not be hindered by cultural barriers out of inexperience, but instead they

will have the experience and knowledge necessary to connect with them on a spiritual level. “When (the students) do meet people that think differently than they do, (they’re) going to have the ability to share (their) faith and live out (their) faith without going, ‘Oh my goodness, what are they doing? What are they talking about?’ because (they’re) not exposed and (they) have never experienced it,” Huffman said. Coming to Liberty as a former youth pastor in

with Microsoft Kinect movement recognition technology, Perceptive Pixel tables (oversized tablets), interactive information kiosks, and technology commons equipped with computers that are located throughout the building. “The library was designed with the customer in mind,” Rice said. “The ASRS was created so that more space could be dedicated to students and faculty. With a variety of spaces ranging from deep quiet to collaborative, the customer can find a quiet spot for study or enjoy the open areas to meet friends. Technologies for active learning are available as well as a traditional readthe D.C. area, where the congregation was only 40 percent Caucasian and a mixture of many other nationalities, Huffman said she loves the image of heaven that shines through when people representing all types of nations worship God together. This was a main reason she took the job she currently holds. “There were people from a variety of different political views and lifestyles,” Huffman said. “Everything was very different, but they found the common denominator of Christ, and

ing room where quiet space is enjoyed.” Freshman elementary education and special education student Elisa Geer said she enjoys the library environment when studying. “The natural lighting (with all the windows) really helps me focus on my work,” Geer said. According to Rice, the library further improves Liberty students’ on-campus experiences. “Students value the group study rooms, writable walls, access to electrical outlets all throughout the building, and the different types of spaces for different levels of study,” Rice said. “The majority of feedback was that they appreciated having a place where they can meet friends, study in groups, grab a bite to eat and still be nearby their next class.” The library plays a significant role in fulfilling the university’s mission of helping students further their research in an environment designed to facilitate individual and group study. “It is an honor for the Jerry Falwell Library to be selected as one of the featured buildings,” Rice said. “The library was designed to be both inspirational and transformational. Through the variety of study areas, students and faculty have many choices of spaces to collaborate, discover, and create knowledge.”

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I want students to be able to walk away and be able to do that. (They are) exposed to different cultures so that they’re able to engage and know that, foundationally, we’re all about Christ, and it’s okay if other people think differently than you.” Finally, Huffman said their intent is to have students of all nationalities come to these events, not only Hispanic students. “People will often think that because they’re not Hispanic, (they) can’t come to these events,” Huffman said. “The thing is,

Hispanics are familiar with Hispanic culture. We want everyone to be able to be exposed and everyone to understand and get a feel for it.” There is still time for students to get involved with Hispanic Heritage Month at Liberty. For more information about the Center4ME or Hispanic Heritage Month, visit liberty. edu/studentaffairs/multiculturalenrichment and hispanicheritagemonth.org. RITTER is a news reporter.

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Housing permit granted Permission received to begin conversion of Annex to new housing options Nate Haywood nahaywood@liberty.edu

Liberty University may begin converting Annex II, located on Odd Fellow Road, into housing specifically dedicated to married and graduate students now that the Lynchburg Planning Commission unanimously granted Liberty a conditional use permit, per public record. With the recent grant of the permit, Maggie Cossman, a corporate engineer at Liberty University’s Planning and Construction Department, said renovations can commence. However, there is another step that Liberty must take in order to house students in what will be referred to as Liberty NorthPoint. “(The next step is to) complete renovations and obtain an occupancy permit which will allow the dorm to be opened to students,” Cossman said. Construction is expected to begin soon as the residential hall’s expected opening

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RESIDENTIAL — The Annex will soon accomodate married and graduate students. date is Jan. 1, 2016, according to Cossman. According to The News & Advance, the renovated property will be available through Lynchburg Renting LLC. Students

will pay a monthly rate ranging from $500 to $750, depending on the apartment size. Cossman added that most of the suites plan to specifically accommodate

married couples. “Rooms are planned to be converted into suites, each with their own private kitchen,” Cossman said. “This will eliminate the need for students to cross Odd Fellows Road for food service.” Initially, students living in Annex II were required to cross the street to get to the dining hall. For safety reasons, Cossman wanted to eliminate that need. She also said that steps have been removed from the parking lot to Odd Fellows Road to discourage crossing it. Annex I, also located on Odd Fellows Road, is also slated to close; however, Cossman said that she is currently unaware of any potential renovation plans for it. For more information on Liberty NorthPoint apartments, email housing@liberty. edu or visit lynchburgrenting.com/NorthPoint.aspx.

HAYWOOD is the editor-in-chief.

Recalling God’s faithfulness Feast of Tabernacles to help students understand the roots of their faith Patricia Barnes pbarnes5@liberty.edu

The Center for Judaic Studies will host its fifth annual Feast of Tabernacles celebration in the lower atrium of the Jerry Falwell Library beginning Wednesday, Sept. 30. The event serves to educate students in the Jewish tradition through the use of worship, dancing and other activities. Dr. Randall Price, executive director of the Center for Judaic Studies, will lead the celebration at 1 p.m. Wednesday with Messianic worship songs along with a brief overview of the Feast of

Tabernacles. Students will then form in circles around the Sukkah, the traditional Feast of Tabernacles booth, and will begin to learn traditional Jewish and Israeli dancing. The Sukkah will be set up from Sept. 28-Oct. 2 for students to spend some time meditating on God’s provision in their lives and reading additional information about the feast. According to Ayelet Evans, administrative assistant to Price, the purpose of the event is also to help teach the students the Jewish foundation of the Christian faith because God chose the Jewish people to fulfill His redemptive

covenant for all of mankind. The Feast of Tabernacles celebration at Liberty began in 2010. The Sukkah was set up in DeMoss Hall, and students stopped by at their own leisure. However, last year was the first year the Center for Judaic Studies hosted the celebration in the library, where about 150 students attended. The center hopes to build on the success of last year’s event and welcome an even greater number of guests. Evans said students are becoming more and more interested in the roots of their faith, as well as the Jewish traditions. The Feast of Tabernacles, also

known as the Feast of Booths and Sukkot, was designed to remind the Israelites of God’s covenant of redemption in their lives, God’s faithfulness to his promises, and the trials God carried them through. God’s love and faithfulness to his people was meant to be exemplified throughout the feast. All students, faculty and staff are welcomed to attend the Feast of Tabernacles in order to fully understand the roots of their beliefs and the Jewish tradition. BARNES is a news reporter.

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Eagles knock off Flames in 2OT Bobby Keating rfkeating@liberty.edu

In the midst of a dark and rainy day, the Winthrop Eagles men’s Soccer team (1-0, 3-5) extinguished the Liberty Flames (0-1, 4-5) 2-1 Saturday Sept. 26 at Osborne Stadium. In what was each team’s Big South Conference opener, the Eagles netted the game winner off a free kick with just three minutes left in the second period of the golden-goal overtime. The goal came from a set piece around the 18-yard box. Eagles senior midfielder Magnus Thorsson sent the kick perfectly on the ground to the right of the wall of Liberty defenders into the side of the goal. Liberty redshirt-junior goalkeeper Jeremy Lee got a finger on it, but the shot’s placement was undeniable. The beginning of the game was evenly matched. In the first 15 minutes of action, each team allotted two shots and one goal. In the third minute, Liberty junior transfer midfielder Kyle Carr opened the score-line. After forward Kevin Mendoza’s shot ricocheted off the Winthrop goalkeeper to the top of the box, Carr collected the rebound and sent the ball into the right corner of the goal. To celebrate the early lead, Carr took advantage of the wet pitch to slide in the direction of the few fans braving the elements. A dog-pile quickly ensued. Momentum and energy were in Flames favor. However, the momentum shifted in the Eagles direction in the 12th minute. After a failed clearance in Liberty’s defensive third, Winthrop midfielder Marco Gatzke took advantage by threading the ball to Max Hasenstab on the left flank. Hasenstab calmly sent the ball to the right of the goalkeeper into the net. Liberty University News Service

FIGHTING BACK — Kelly Nangle uses her bout with cancer to inspire and motivate her team.

The Nangle effect Lady Flames lacrosse head coach battles cancer Kallie Britton kbritton@liberty.edu

At every level, whether little league or professional, a coach’s job is to support, encourage, and teach their athletes not only the skills necessary to excel in a given sport but to instill character and witness the growth of an athlete physically, mentally and spiritually. In sports, just like life, adversity occurs whether in an injury, failure, illness or loss. Athletes are taught from their coaches that these setbacks build character. Kelly Nangle, the head women’s lacrosse coach at Liberty University, understands the difficulties associated with adversity from her battle with cancer. Yet through it all, she still displays selflessness, strength and love. Nangle uses the adversity in her life as an opportunity to glorify God and teach her team of 32 young women life lessons. During Nangle’s first year as head coach at Liberty, she battled stage one cervical cancer, receiving weekly shots with low dosages of chemotherapy for 10 weeks.

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Later in the season, the doctors discovered a more severe cancer in the lymph nodes under her arm. This led to further treatments of higher and more intense dosages of chemotherapy. Although Nangle was fighting for her health during this time, she said the entire process was a mere “annoyance” since she wanted to spend all her time, energy, and effort on her team and not herself. “I don’t think I took any time to digest any of it because we were in the middle of the season,” Nangle said. “My life gets put completely on hold during the season because I don’t care about anything else.” To make matters worse, the team’s record during Nangle’s first season with the Flames was 2-16. “My first year was so hard because we weren’t winning and nothing was clicking, and we couldn’t figure out how to get everyone on the same page,” Nangle said. “And on top of that I felt (awful).” Even though the season did not result in wins, it produced something more lasting — a family unified

for one cause. “I think the team is everything to Nangle, the girls are basically her family,” Assistant Coach Meghan Harkey said. “We’re all her family and the people that she turns to. The girls and their well-being are everything to her.” There seemed to be a unanimous consensus from the team about Nangle’s heart and passion for not only the sport of lacrosse but for each individual’s growth and success both on and off the field. “Obviously I love what I do, but I love doing it in this capacity at the college level because it’s that age from 18 to 22 where there’s so much going on,” Nangle said. “I love sports, so I could sit and think about different drills that we’re going to do, but that’s just a piece of it. You have kids go through so much in the time you’re with them, and it’s really rewarding to come alongside them and go through it with them.” Nangle’s love for others around her flows from her selfless and strong mentality.

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Fresh start for freshman Flames wide receiver looks to turn it around Jonathan Husker jhusker@liberty.edu

When Liberty wide receivers stayed late after practice for some extra drills, it was not difficult to notice the lanky, long-armed redshirt freshman wearing the No. 82. The man in the No. 82, Flames wide receiver B.J. Farrow, always knew college football was close to a guarantee. A three-time first-team all-state selection for Liberty Christian Academy in Lynchburg, where he was a part of a team that won three consecutive state championships, Farrow knew he would be playing college football. The question was not if, but where. Many teams showed interest in the 6-foot-2-inch, 170 lb. wide receiver, including the University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, the University of North Carolina and a handful of other ACC schools, but only one school stuck with Farrow through his academic struggles. Farrow struggled academically through high school, which prevented some of the larger schools from turning their interest into offers. “They didn’t take a chance on me like Liberty did,” Farrow said. Liberty extended Farrow an offer,

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Lench picks Liberty

World ranked golfer joins the Flames, hopes to win national championship Luke Dillard mdillard1@liberty.edu

Gabe Lench dreamed of being a golfer ever since he was two years old. This year, Liberty University made that dream a reality. The Liberty University freshman golfer started at a very early age. “I picked up a club at (age) two,” Lench said. “I started playing tournaments when I was four.” He learned both golf and baseball through his father and brother, eventually giving up baseball to place all of his focus on the greens. After turning his full attention to golf, he fell even more in love with the game. “I love (golf),” Lench said. “I can just go out on a golf course and play 36 holes and enjoy myself and not have a care in the world to deal with. It’s something that I’ve always loved to do.” Although he is a talented golfer, Lench is no different than other college students. When he is not busy with golf or homework, you might find him spending time with his friends playing pool or ping pong or watching his favorite movie, Forrest Gump. Lench could barely contain his emotions

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DRIVEN — Gabe Lench tees off. when he got the opportunity to come play golf for the Liberty men’s golf team. “Liberty was one of the only schools that watched me carefully and wanted to recruit me,” Lench said. “(Head Coach Jeff Thomas) sent me numerous emails trying to get me over here. I responded to them and they gave me a great opportunity.” Lench says that Thomas was a key reason that he wanted to come to Liberty.

“He’s not a regular golf coach,” Lench said. “He loves to have fun. He’s not a boring golf coach, so everything we do is entertaining. That’s one thing that set Liberty apart (from other schools).” Lench told a story about Thomas knocking over golfer Michael DeMorat’s golf bag on the driving range during a practice and walking away quickly before DeMorat saw that it was him. “He would do the most random stuff just to get a laugh out of everyone,” Lench said. Thomas was thrilled to add Lench to his golf team this fall. “It is exciting to have Gabe join our program this fall,” Thomas said on libertyflames.com. “He has won at every level and has proven himself as one of the best amateur golfers in the world. He is a fun guy to be around and works very hard at his game. I am enthusiastic about his future and know God has brought him to Liberty with a purpose.” Lench comes to Liberty ranked No. 47 in the World Amateur Golf Rankings and he ranked as high as the No. 3 among amateur golfers in the country according to Golfweek. According to libertyflames.com, Lench shot a 10-under par 206 to win the 2015

AJGA CB&I Boys Championship last February, a title also won by Tiger Woods, Jordan Spieth and Rickie Fowler. Lench led Lake Mary Prep to victory in the 2014 Florida High School Athletic Association Class 3A State championship and was named the Orlando Sentinel’s Boys Golfer of the Year. He believes his aggressive style of play and positive attitude are two things that set him apart from other golfers, and that he can help the Flames win a national championship. “I like going for everything,” Lench said. “I really don’t try to hold back anything because I just want to leave it all out there. It doesn’t really matter what happens when I mess up because I trust myself and what I can do. I just stay in the moment and keep my head up.” Despite all the accolades, awards and honors, Lench never forgets what is most important. “Before every round I always talk to my dad and we pray,” Lench said. “I always give the glory to God in anything I do. Without him and what my parents have done, I would not be here.” DILLARD is a sports reporter.

Behind the helmet An inside look from the equipment manager Denton Day dday26@liberty.edu

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CONTROL — Flames forward Blessing Tahuona gains possession.

WASH continued from B1 momentum, and then we failed to clear a ball properly and unfortunately they caught us off a turnover and that gave them a little bit of momentum,” Liberty Head Coach Alder said. After returning from the locker room for the second half, the game was even keel. Both teams had quality chances to finish during regulation, however each team failed to do so. One of the major reasons why Winthrop was left without a goal in the second period was due to the outstanding play of Liberty redshirt junior goalkeeper Jeremy Lee. With seven saves in the second half alone (and 11 in the entire game), Lee made it difficult for Winthrop to get the ball across the goal line. As the game went into overtime, the Flames looked poised for a goal. However, the Thorsson free-kick goal ended the game in favor of the Eagles. In actuality, the contest was a game of missed opportunities for the Flames. Liberty earned six corner kicks, but failed to produce anything dangerous off of the set piece. “It wasn’t good enough. Our

services have to be better … because we’re very good on restarts,” Alder said. The Flames also had a problem being a little too patient on the offensive front. Liberty produced only nine shots with a mere three being shots on goal. Failure to produce goals has haunted the team all season. “We’ve got to do a better job of coaching them and try to get them to understand that in the final third some of the movements and some of the types of shots that we need to take to finish because we left some shots out there today,” Alder said. Alder’s side took the loss even harder as it was the team’s Big South opener. “Conference means something more to us because we’re looking to win a ring this year and represent Liberty well,” Carr said. If the Flames indeed want to win a ring, they will have to create more quality scoring chances. While defense is vastly important, wins come when one team has more goals than the other. Liberty will look to put this theory to the test when they take the field on Oct. 3 against Radford. KEATING is a sports reporter.

Football is one of the most popular sports here on campus, but one of its most important team members goes rather unnoticed — the equipment manager. The head equipment manager for Flames football is Chris Dunfee. Dunfee, who graduated from Liberty in 2007, was appointed to the position in early 2013. While Dunfee is the man in charge, he is not alone. With a team of two assistant managers, a graduate assistant, and 18 student workers, it certainly makes game days and other weekly activities much more manageable. “We could not do it without them,” Dunfee said “(It’s DUNFEE because of) the support that we’ve been given from the administration that we have been able to bring in this many people.” The equipment team is in charge of anything even remotely related to equipment. They take care of the jerseys, pads, helmets, facemasks, cleats, footballs and make sure the lockers are nice and neat for the players. Dunfee said for the typical home game, the players will usually get to Williams Stadium around two hours before kickoff. The equipment team usually gets there four or five hours before the players. “When we first get here, we go into the locker room and lay everything out for the players in their lockers,” Dunfee said. “They can just focus on getting ready for the game, and we make everything look nice so when they walk in they can tell it’s game day.” There are no weeks off, even during away games. While the list of things that need to be done for away games is not as long as it is for home games, the equipment team is still needed. There are only six student workers who travel with Dunfee, the two assistants, and the graduate assistant, but the team still needs everyone to do their part.

The equipment team is not just there for the players — they help the coaches as well by getting the coaches’ game day apparel ready. According to Dunfee, each coach likes something a little bit different on game days. The team also has to set up all of the radio communication done on the sidelines. “We go out and set up the coach (communication) system which is something very important to set up early,” Dunfee said. “That way, if anything comes up (when tested), we can fix any issues, and it’s technology, so things tend to go wrong. We want to make sure if anything comes up, we know what the issue is and can get it fixed.” The team makes sure the footballs are inflated to the regular standards and then allow the officials to monitor them to make sure everything is the way it should be. And thanks to the often-unnoticed equipment team, the Flames step onto the field on game day looking their best and the games can be played with little to no holdups. DAY is a sports reporter.

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Klay Thompson vs.

Robert Lewandowski. On Tuesday, Sept. 22, Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski scored an unprecedented five AUL goals in nine minutes in VANDENBOSCH a 5-1 win over Wolfsburg. It was incredible, but it is not the first time in 2015 that the sports world has seen an athlete go on such a ridiculous scoring rampage. On Jan. 23, Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson put on a clinic in the third quarter of a 126-101 home win over the Sacramento Kings, scoring an NBA-record 37 points in the quarter. The Warriors had 41 total points in the quarter and Thompson finished the game with a career-high 52 points. The question is, which feat is more impressive? Permit me to speak for Klay. For most NBA players, 37 points in a game is good, but to score 37 points in one quarter alone is just plain spectacular. Thompson broke a 37-year-old record (ironically enough) set by George Gervin in 1978 that was tied by Carmelo Anthony in 2008. An NBA quarter is 12 minutes long, and Thompson did not even make his first shot until 9:45 in the period, which means he scored nearly four points per minute, another staggering number even by today’s NBA standards — or any standard for that matter. Not only did Thompson put up the greatest quarter in NBA history, he made

NANGLE continued from B1 “She is an example of selflessness and strength, putting other people before herself, and loving on other people even though she probably needed to be loved on more,” senior Megan Hammond said. “In those ways, I think she shows us God’s love.” The countless stories and examples shared by Nangle’s players is a testimony of her leadership ability and unconditional love for her girls. Many times she was described as someone who is always in a rush but never rushing, fully investing herself in whatever she does. “I have always viewed her as strong because at practice one time she was mad at

it a perfect quarter. He knocked down all 13 of his shot attempts, nine of which were threepoint tries. He ended the game having shot a blistering 16-of-25 (64 percent) from the field, including 11-for15 (73 percent) from three-point range. To put that into perspective, Thompson’s teammate Stephen Curry, who led the league in three-point field goals made per game, averaged 3.6. Lastly, just stop and think for a minute about the target at which Thompson was aiming. An NBA regulation hoop is 18 inches in diameter and a regulation ball is 9.5 to 9.85 inches in diameter, which does not leave much room for error. Thompson not only made every shot he took that quarter, he was throwing up shots from everywhere and draining them. Most players have that game when they are just “feeling it,” and Thompson experienced exactly that during his historic night in Oracle Arena. What Lewandowski did was admirable, but what Thompson did stands as a cut above, in the sport of basketball and in the grand scheme of sports in general. In the end, though, the choice is yours, reader. So take your pick, Thompson or Lewandowski?

Klay Thompson vs. Robert

Lewandowski.

Both had recordbreaking games in the last year. Thompson scored 37 points in a quarter in the NBA, Lewandowski scored five goals in nine minutes in Bundesliga. The question is, which is more impressive? Lewandowski wins this one on coolest name alone. But if we look deeper into the stats, I think we can accurately compare two very different feats in two very different sports. For starters, Thompson did break the record for most points in a quarter. Of course, that is 15 minutes in basketball, which in real time is about an hour. Second, Thompson put up his best game against the Sacramento Kings, who were 16-26 at the time and finished the season 25th out of 30 teams. Thompson finished the game with a career-high 52 points. Seems pretty good, right? Wrong. An individual player in an NBA game has scored at least 60 points, 64 times. Wilt Chamberlain alone has half of those occurrences. Do you think he was even slightly impressed by Thompson’s accomplishment? Nope. Now lets look at Lewandowski’s unprecedented record. Against the fourth ranked Wolfsburg of the top league in Germany (Bundesliga), and one of the best in the world, he scored five goals

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us for not working hard enough and giving our best so she jumped in the drill and proved us all to be lazy because she outdid our efforts,” senior Kelly Belue said. “Obviously her body was weaker than ours but she showed strength. She showed us whatever we put in we will get out of it.” Nangle had her lymph node removed in the summer of 2014 and is currently in a cycle of getting her body back to a healthy condition. Her immune system is still low. “Last PET scan was good,” Nangle said. Although that first season did not necessarily go according to plan with only two victories, it did not diminish the lacrosse team’s spirit and morale. They unified together for a cause: to promote cancer awareness and demonstrate their

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support and love. According to Dunay, the team wanted to show their support to Nangle, so each member on the team wrote her a note every single day to encourage and show love to her. According to the players, the unity and team chemistry cultivated during the first year of Nangle’s coaching career at Liberty carried over to the subsequent year, leading the team to the Big South Conference Tournament championship game. “Without that foundation-builder that we had the first year, we wouldn’t have been able to build upon it the next year,” Nangle said. “That season was a turning point for our team.” Through it all, Nangle displays humility

in nine minutes. FIVE GOALS IN NINE MINUTES! That does not happen. He set the record for fastest hat trick and fastest to five goals in Bundesliga history. Only OEL one player in the history SCHMIEG of the league has ever scored more goals in a game — six — and that took 72 minutes. To put this in perspective, the average goals per game for the home team in the 2015-2016 season is 1.48. Even if you round that up and say that the home team typically scores two goals per game, Lewandowski scored three more than that, in 81 less minutes. To be fair, Thompson did something spectacular. But when you put it side by side with Lewandowski’s accomplishment, it does not even compare. It is like looking at the Great Wall of China and the Berlin Wall. One is something beautiful, and to be admired. The other came crashing down because it was never really a good thing in the first place. “Mr. Lewandowski, tear down that record.” Or something like that. Editors note: NBA stats acquired from basketball-reference.com. Bundesliga stats acquired from soccerstats.com. SCHMIEG is the asst. sports editor.

and gives all the glory and praise back to God for using her at that time for a specific purpose. She also attributes her drive to push forward and overcome because of the young women on the team. “Without being overly dramatic, they gave me a reason to get out of bed,” Nangle said. “But it helped give me strength because I knew I had to take care of myself and get better for the girls. Part of the purpose for me to go through this was for myself to have support and learning how to lean on people but more importantly to be an example and for the team to see things aren’t going to be perfect, but if we rely on God, we can get through anything.” BRITTON is a sports reporter.

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B4 | September 29, 2015 | Liberty Champion

‘Time to train some champions’ Equestrian program looks to gain recognition with new executive director Cassandra Steptoe cbsteptoe@liberty.edu

To be one of the top 10 teams in the country may seem like a “big goal” but the new Executive Director of Liberty’s Equestrian Center Jim Arrigon believes the equestrian team can meet it. An equestrian coach formerly based in Ohio, Arrigon coached NCAA, Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) and Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) equestrian teams to national success, according to his biography on liberty.edu. Additionally, Arrigon is the national secretary of the IHSA and was awarded the 2005 IHSA lifetime achievement award. Arrigon first met Liberty’s hunter seat coach Lori Matthews during a recruiting trip Matthews took to IEA Nationals April 2015, according to co-captain of the equestrian team, Elizabeth Chenelle. Prior to the meeting, Arrigon heard about Liberty through Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) Director of Equestrian studies Eddie Federwisch. “My friend Eddie at (SCAD) kept telling me ‘the one you’re watching is Liberty,’” Arrigon said. “The reason (I chose) Liberty is because I knew that everything they did they did correctly and they (did not) do anything halfway.” Initially, Arrigon was not looking to coach another collegiate team after his previous successes in the industry. “After I left Miami (University) I thought that I was done with the college thing,” Arrigon said.” (But), every year I’d go to IHSA nationals and I’d plan nationals … and I would just start missing the

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PREPARATION — The horses get groomed in the stalls before an event. college thing more.” Arrigon’s vision for quality equestrian teams started before he applied for the job at Liberty, according to Arrigon, but his ongoing goals for riders drew him to Liberty. “When I looked at Liberty’s website and the first thing I saw was “Training Champions for Christ,” I said to myself, ‘it’s time to train some champions,’” Arrigon said. “That really (was) a sign from God.” Being one of the top teams in the south and eventually in the nation are some of the goals that Arrigon has for the team. “The first step is to make everybody good technicians,” Arrigon said. “But, it’s

not just the rider’s technique but (also) the rider’s attitude toward the horse and their attitude toward the facilities.” Though Arrigon believes the goals he has for the team are high, he admires the attitude Liberty equestrians show. “We have a bunch of students that are very ambitious and that’s a good start,” Arrigon said. “Some schools have people that are perfectly comfortable being mediocre … I think our students are ambitious and want to be the best.” In order to attain these aspirations, new facilities are planned to be added to the equestrian center. “We’re going to have two twin arenas,

one inside, one outside and at the end of the school year we should have (about) 60 stalls to work with,” Arrigon said. The new facilities and added staff have Chenelle, who has been on the equestrian team since it began in 2013, excited for the upcoming season. “I just want everyone to have fun and really love this year,” Chenelle said. “I think (Arrigon’s) goals are completely attainable.” Chenelle believes the athletic goals for Liberty’s Equestrian team align with Liberty’s motto as a school. “We come at (competitions) from a different perspective,” Chenelle said. “Our goal isn’t to win for ourselves. Our goal is to win in Christ’s name and all the glory goes to him.” Arrigon wants Liberty’s team to be one of the best in the nation but not at the expense of teamwork and excellence. “College riding has shown me how to develop people with skills that will serve them for the rest of their lives and team build in a way that will serve them for the rest of their lives,” Arrigon said. “ We’re not just developing riders for the horseshow. We’re developing members that are going to be good people.” For Arrigon, coaching collegiate riding goes far beyond the fences and fields of competition. With that mindset, Chenelle thinks the idea of being a top 10 program in the nation does not seem so far away for the Liberty Flames Equestrian team.

STEPTOE is a news reporter.

Drowned Buccaneers

Lady Flames stay undefeated in conference play with 2-0 win over CSU

PHYSICAL — A Charleston Southern defender tries to hold of Liberty’s Jordan Kestel in front of the goal.

second goal of the season. “We talked at halftime about trying to put the ball anywhere but at the keeper,” Head Coach Jessica Hain said. “We played the ball near post quite a bit at the beginning of the game. We talked about avoiding the keeper on our crosses. I think the girls did finally respond and unlock that. All credit to them.” Throughout the day, Lynchburg was covered with a constant rain and wind that brought the temperature to 61 degrees. Even with the dismal weather, the attendance in the Osborne Stadium was 315, according to libertyflames.com. The Lady Flames outshot CSU 25-7. Senior Madison Kauzlarich left the game with an injury and is probable to play against Campbell University when the Lady Flames continue conference play at home Sept. 30.

of the field to get into position. She back-heeled the ball while directly in front of CSU’s keeper to score the first goal of the game.

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Gregory Castel gcastel@liberty.edu

In the 70th minute, the Lady Flames (4-5-1, 2-0) put the ball in the back of the net and broke the scoreless tie to give them the momentum that was never relinquished in their 2-0 win against Charleston Southern University (2-4-2, 0-2). The Lady Flames dominated the first half, but could not find the net against Buccaneers goalkeeper Alyssa Dellacqua, despite outshooting CSU 15-1, including nine shots on goal. Dellacqua finished the contest with 15 saves, but it was not enough for the Buccaneers, who struggled to find a rhythm offensively. Senior forward Crystal Elmers took only one shot Saturday evening, and it was a goal assisted by sophomore forward Jennifer Knoebel, who scored the Lady Flames second goal of the game. As Knoebel sent a cross in from the right wing, Elmers made her way down the center

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FRESH continued from B1 and it was their faith in him that made the decision to come to Liberty an easy choice. “It was close to home, (and) they put faith in me that I can get through what I was supposed to get through,” Farrow said. “They were faithful to me and my first offer, so I just felt like it was the right place for me to be.” The Flames decision to give Farrow a chance is proving to be a good one. They chose to grayshirt Farrow for his first year in order to give him an opportunity to improve his grades. Farrow did just that. Farrow first took the field for the Flames this season, and he has stepped in and contributed right away. Four games into the season, he is third on the team in receptions with 14, and the immediate impact he has had is certainly gratifying. “It’s pretty exciting, you know, I’ve been out of football for a year, so it’s

“(Knoebel) was driving really well down the line and made a really solid cross in,” Elmers said. “I just got a flick on it. It’s funny be-

good to finally get back into the swing of things,” Farrow said. “I’m just trying to keep on doing what I’m doing and improving as a player.” It seems as though the transition for Farrow has come easily, considering his early impact, but he does attest to the fact that the game is certainly bigger in college. “In college, I’d say it’s a little bit faster, the guys are a little bigger, so you (have) to put more effort and more time into making yourself a better player,” Farrow said. The extra effort that Farrow is putting into the game is clear not only on the football field, but in the classroom. For Farrow, who is majoring in business administration with a concentration in marketing, the desire to receive an education has become his primary goal during his time at Liberty. “The main thing is just to get my degree,” Farrow said. “If the NFL works out, then it works out, but I’m mainly

cause those are hard to do in practice, but with the conditions with the rain; I think it helped for it to just sneak by her.”

Exactly five minutes after Elmers goal, Knoebel notched an unassisted goal from the right side of the net. This was Knoebel’s

just trying to get my degree.” As the Flames will lose senior wide receiver Darrin Peterson next year to graduation, the younger receivers on the team will have to step up and replace Peterson’s production. Farrow is at the forefront of the young talent on the roster. If his first four games as a Liberty Flame have been any indication, Liberty’s receiving corps will be in capable hands when Farrow and the other underclassmen move into starting roles next season. Farrow received Big South Freshman of the Week honors for his performance in Liberty’s loss to Southern Illinois. Farrow and the Flames travel to Atlanta, Georgia this week for an FBS clash with the Georgia State Panthers Saturday, Oct. 3 at 3:30 p.m.

HUSKER is a sports reporter.

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BLOCK — B.J. Farrow shows off-the-ball ability.

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GLOBAL — Twenty-eight students interned in countries around the world this past semester, such as Nepal, Papua New Guinea, South Africa and more.

Unfamiliar homeland Students participating in global internships endure culture shock at home Matt Pierce mpierce17@liberty.edu

Each May, after the spring semester is over, Global Studies interns return to a United States they cannot recognize. After nearly four months on the other side of the world, students board a plane to venture home and face the reality that home looks radically different. They have experienced culture shock. “There’s a lot of official definitions of culture shock,” Director of Internships Khesed Dent said. “But really what it is, is the accumulation of all of the changes around you and all of the responses you have.” This past semester, 28 students made the flight home and felt culture shock. These students lived all around the world, including countries such as Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Uganda, South Africa and others. But after their four-month stay overseas, they came back stateside with a new perspective. Caitlyn, a senior Global Studies stu-

dent, completed the majority of her internship in various cities in South Africa including Cape Town, Durbin and Richards Bay. Caitlyn partnered with an organization in efforts to share the gospel with the South African people. “It sounds bad, but you become bitter toward your own culture for the lack of knowledge that they have of the outside world,” Caitlyn said. Caitlyn, who has traveled overseas many times, is still adjusting to life back at Liberty University. Other interns such as Jacob, who spent four months in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal, are also processing their internships. Jacob and the other interns in Nepal were there when the deadly earthquakes struck. Though they all remained safe, the experience effected how they are acclimating to being home. “By God’s grace I am steadily processing my internship with delight,” Jacob said. “I significantly miss Nepal and think about the country and the people often, but I look forward to grasping the lessons that God

taught me through my experience there.” Dent and Melody Harper, chair of the Global Studies department, co-teach “Trends and Issues in Global Studies: GLST 490” where interns have the opportunity to process their internships together. Students discuss the changes they are going through on a daily basis and the struggles of living in the American culture once again. Dent described the reentry process into the United States as a four-part process for the interns: honeymoon, rejection, acceptance, and competence. According to Dent, transitioning back home to the U.S. is difficult because many of the interns do not realize the change they go through. The interns go through a big shift in moving their lives thousands of miles across the globe and by the time they are thriving in the new culture they are uprooted and moved back home. “You’re trying to find out how to fit your new self into an old place and it’s uncomfortable,” Dent said. There is not a set amount of time that any of these four stages last and it is dif-

ferent for every person that goes through culture shock, Dent said. Students can support their friends by giving them space to process but making sure they ask how they are doing and by listening to their experiences while overseas. The Global Studies program offers a minor that come along side other majors and give it a cross-cultural component. Fifteen students with Global Studies minors completed their internships over the summer. For global studies majors, visit the School of Divinity’s website at liberty. edu/divinity for more information about internships. For non-global studies majors, to learn more about Center for Global Engagement, educational programs and internships, visit liberty.edu/academics/globalengagement. Editor’s Note: Names have been changed and organization information has been withheld for security purposes. PIERCE is a feature reporter.

Parent essay winner

Suzanne Stowe presented outstanding award for overcoming hardships Amber Tiller atiller2@liberty.edu

During the Parent and Family Weekend September 18-20, Suzanne Stowe received the Outstanding Parent Award, presented to her by Karen Kingsburg according to Liberty News Service as her daughter, Gabrielle Stowe, read the essay about her mother aloud at a reception. After her father passed away tragically in 2003, according to Gabrielle Stowe’s essay, her mother raised six children on her own while working and then later pursuing higher education from Liberty University’s online program. “Although I was very young, her courage and strength left a lasting impact,” Gabrielle Stowe’s essay reads. “As I have gotten older and more

SILENT continued from B8 with the goal of spreading awareness to a growing human trafficking problem to the Lynchburg community. Bobe, who is single-handedly hosting the walk for Lynchburg, said that she gained inspiration for hosting the event after interning with the A21 Campaign in Greece. She takes every chance she can to speak for the need for awareness of human trafficking, especially in the

aware of certain circumstances, I have often asked my mom how we made it through many challenging years financially, physically, and mentally. Her response is always the same: God provided for us.” The Parent and Family Connections Office arranged the event, rewarding Suzanne Stowe with a three-night stay at Fairfield Inn & Suites and “a prize package that included fresh fruit, snacks, and Liberty merchandise” according to the Liberty News Service. Gabrielle Stowe received extra Flames Cash, book vouchers and a gift card to the Barnes & Noble Bookstore on campus. For more information about the Parent and Family Connections office, visit liberty.edu/index. cfm?PID=8034. Liberty University News Service

TILLER is the feature editor.

community of Lynchburg. According to the National Human Trafficking Resource Center, there was an 88 percent increase in human trafficking cases reported to the agency from 2012 to 2014 in Virginia alone. According to the Central Virginia Task Force Against Human Trafficking’s website, the city recently invited representatives from A21’s team to hold a conference to educate a group of police officers and social workers about the rising human trafficking problem in central Virginia. For Bobe, the Walk for Free-

MOM OF THE YEAR — Suzanne Stowe, right, was honored for her sacrifice and perseverance.

dom can make significant gains in spreading awareness. This event is a steppingstone for Liberty students and others in the community to better approach human trafficking in their backyard. “As college students, we feel like we can’t give enough to change anything,” Bobe said. “It’s either ‘I don’t have enough money to give’ or ‘I can’t go overseas and do work on the ground.’ But I think college students have a lot of time to give, and that can make a huge difference.” To make a difference, Bobe said that she needs more support.

With the walk being only a little less than three weeks away, only a handful of students have registered for the event. With the costs of paying for an insurance policy and getting a permit to host the event in Lynchburg, Bobe said that every bit helps. Last year, The Walk for Freedom took place in 17 countries with 2,000 total participants, according to the A21 Campaign’s website. This year is the second year that the event has existed, and Bobe hopes that Liberty being a part of the walk can help the event gain momentum.

“I seriously think human trafficking can be eradicated,” Bobe said. “It’s a huge task, but I really believe if people work together, and everybody does their part, there’s nothing that can’t be done.” To register for the Walk for Freedom in Lynchburg, go to www.A21.org or email Bobe at cbobe@liberty.edu.

YOUNG is a feature reporter.

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B6 | September 29, 2015 | Liberty Champion

Jazz up the evening Liberty University’s Jazz Ensemble performed various musical selections Nate Haywood nahaywood@liberty.edu

For the first time during the 2015 fall semester, the Liberty University jazz ensemble took to the stage in Towns-Alumni Lecture Hall and performed a collection of classic, cool and even Christian compositions for the school of music’s annual concert series, Thursday, Sept. 24. The ensemble, which contained students from each class, was divided into four sections — saxophone, trumpet, trombone and rhythm — and consisted of 21 musicians. Director Edwin Parker expressed his approval of the performance, especially considering the fact that the group had less than a month to prepare. “(The ensemble) was great, very energetic,” Parker said. “We had less than a month to put this together, and I’m so proud of them. They did a superb job.” Parker selected seven compositions for the ensemble’s performance, each of which Parker believed specifically catered to each musician’s strengths and weaknesses. “I really look at my personnel every year … and I choose pieces that are going to highlight my band,” Parker said. A primary example of this was displayed during the fifth song the ensemble performed, entitled Backrow Politics, a composition written by Grammy-award winning artist Gordon Goodwin. Parker noted the band consisted of five trumpet players — the most of any position — so he made this selection with the intent of showcasing their sound. “Every one of these songs is fun and good to play,” Parker said. “They offer something different for the listener as well as the band.” Along with Backrow Politics, Parker’s selections included another Goodwin classic, Floating Home, a composition riddled with solos. Every song provided at least one mem-

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BAND — The Jazz Ensemble played selections from Gordon Goodwin and others. ber from each of the four sections a solo opportunity, most of which were improvised. This too was taken into consideration during the selection process. Out of all the musicians with solos, one who appeared to arise and

amaze the audience time after time was tenor saxophonist and jazz studies student, sophomore Courtier Perry. Despite the fact that Perry, along with the other soloists, had to occasionally improvise, the sophomore out of Charlotte,

North Carolina said that when the first note is played, all nervousness “goes away.” Freshman drummer Riley Ball echoed his fellow jazz studies student in that all nervousness subsided once the music began. “Once you get the feel (of the music), you groove with it,” Ball said. He was one of four drummers in the band. Parker switched drummers out after certain songs, as each held his own unique style. Ball’s only showing was during one of Parker’s favorites, Take Five by Paul Desmond, a unique piece known as one of the few compositions that incorporate oddmeter, a style that contains both simple and compound beats, according to a publication by the school of music. Another selection Parker was particularly keen on was a composition entitled The Gospel Truth. Before the band performed this piece, Parker told the audience how much he and the school of music enjoy highlighting Christian music. The other three compositions performed were Four-Five-Six, A Wynton Marsalis piece called Sanctified Blues and Perry’s personal favorite of the evening, Cerulean Sky. After the final note was played and the heavy applause subsided, Parker took to the stage one last time to commend his band for their performance and inform the audience of how proud he was. He also mentioned that the jazz ensemble would host one more performance during the 2015 fall semester Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Towns-Alumni Lecture Hall. For more information, including the entire calendar of the School of Music Concert Series, visit liberty.edu/ academics/music.

HAYWOOD is the editor-in-chief.

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Liberty Champion | September 29, 2015 | B7

Propelled by passion Jen Tartini pursues her dream to help others by fundraising through crafts Amber Tiller atiller2@liberty.edu

Glitter, sparkles, chalk paint and Mason jars — the makings of a Sunday afternoon crafting session. That is, unless you are Jen Tartini. For the Liberty University sophomore, cross country team member and prayer and life group leader, these supplies represent more. They are elements for Tartini to deliver hope. The idea formed during the summer of 2015. Tartini sat in a diner with her mother contemplating how she would decorate her quad on East Campus. Colorful components and decor came to mind along with the idea of painted Mason jars. Her Pinterest-inspired decoration later became an opportunity to fundraise, believing other girls might want to decorate their rooms with the jars as well. Tartini discovered she could sell jars and necklaces and donate the profits to causes worldwide, and the Jars of Hope transformed from an idea into a reality. After struggling with ways to support charity organizations through the bank account of a college student, Tartini decided Jars of Hope could bring in revenue that she would directly pay to the charities she wanted to help but could not support monetarily. She posted her idea on a well-known Facebook page around Liberty’s campus — Only Girls LU. “I kind of stepped out in faith,” Tartini said. “I thought, ‘Eh, people are probably going to think this is stupid.’” Contrary to her expectations, Tartini’s post received numerous comments and nearly 100 likes urging her to continue pursuing the fundraising opportunity. So she began decorating, jar after jar. Tartini came back to Liberty after the summer with high ambitions for the young project. She has sold approximately 30-40 jars at $8 each and

15-20 necklaces to date at $10 apiece. “For this year, I have a goal to raise at least $2,000 for different charities,” Tartini said. Each month, Tartini sponsors a different organization. She sets a certain goal, and then once that goal is met, she takes on another. This September, Tartini’s campaign is directly aimed at helping victims of sex trafficking by giving money to build a safe house in Thailand through the organization Love True. Recently, the proceeds went toward the purchase of shoes for children through Grace of God in Kenya, and Tartini said she hopes this winter the money will supply blankets for children on the streets in Asia. “These donations and these purchases are bringing hope to the people they are going to,” Tartini said. “The shoes, the blankets, the safety house — that’s all things of hope, and God brings us the most hope.” Through all of the fundraising, scheduling, prayer, and help from friends and family in making the jars, Tartini credits the accomplishments to God. “I was overwhelmed with how good God is (in) providing for this,” Tartini said. “I had to stop doubting him with the small things that I didn’t think would be a big deal, (and those small things are) turning out to be a huge deal that (is) helping a lot of people.” Though right now her resources are limited, Tartini dreams that someday this project will branch out to more people. “My biggest goal, and there’s no goal too big for God, … (would be) to have a non-profit organization and to have people making (Jars of Hope) all the time,” Tartini said. Overall, Tartini’s motivation comes from the words of Jesus in Matthew 25:40. “‘What you’ve done unto the least of these, you’ve done unto me,’” Tartini said. “… That is my passion. I just want to see all the girls in sex slavery rescued, and I

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SOLD — Liberty student fundraises for non-profit organizations through Jars of Hope. want to see children in Asia have homes and be warm, … and I want to see the people in Africa healthy.” Through Jars of Hope, Tartini said she has been able to see God work in her life, but she ultimately wants others to experience God in their lives. “I just have a huge dream that … everyone will fall in love with Jesus and these Jars of Hope will keep going on to other people. Not that it’s just a pretty jar, but that it’s going to a cause that mat-

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ters … and that we need to fight (for), because God’s called us to do that as children of God.” To purchase a Jar of Hope or for more information about how to support Tartini’s cause, email her at jtartini@liberty.edu.

TILLER is the feature editor.

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September 29, 2015

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CREATE — One of last year’s winners.

Trash to treasure Annual upcycling contest begins Taylor LaForest tblaforest@liberty.edu

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SEASON PREMIERE — Sister Act, an Alluvion Stage Company production, will run through Oct. 4 in the Tower Theater.

Silent campaign Lynchburg will host A21’s “Walk for Freedom” Oct. 17 Will Young weyoung@liberty.edu

Christine Caine’s global antihuman trafficking organization, the A21 Campaign, is out to make its mark in the fight against human trafficking around the world. This time, it is making its rounds in Lynchburg. Since its start in 2008, the campaign has worked alongside the FBI to find sexual predators. Volunteers continue to visit schools around the world to teach about the dangers of human trafficking, and participants have built hundreds of safe houses for survivors of sexual exploitation according to the campaign’s website Now, all they are asking you to do is walk. The Walk for Freedom, a worldwide effort hosted by the A21 Campaign, is taking place Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. in downtown Lynchburg. To the A21 Campaign, it is a “collective effort to heighten awareness of human trafficking.” “It’s a silent walk,” Liberty

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PEACE — Participants walk silently in a single-file line to represent victims of sex trafficking. senior Chrystal Bobe said. “It’s not a loud protest. It’s everyone walking in a single file line, wearing black, being a physical representation for the people

who don’t have a voice.” This year Lynchburg joins large cities such as London and Amsterdam that are hosting their own walks. The walk

will wrap around the streets of downtown Lynchburg

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In honor of October being National Book Month, the Jerry Falwell Library is hosting the 2nd annual Creative Upcycling Contest: Art Made from Books. As the event’s name indicates, the main medium for the contest is old books. When asked why books were the chosen media for this upcycling contest, Cindy Schmidt, the head of communications and customer services for the library, explained that books and libraries go hand in hand, so it was an obvious choice. But beyond that is the idea that books can “live on forever,” Schmidt said. While some may cringe at the thought of cutting up a book, the contest seeks to provide a way in which scholarship can be continued, not destroyed. “We want to showcase in the library that scholarship comes in many different forms … this is a way to highlight creative scholarship,” Schmidt said. Participants must ensure that at least 75 percent of their final project is made from pages and bindings the books provide. To aid participants in finding supplies, a table in the library’s atrium is set up and kept stacked with old books while supplies last. In keeping with the upcycling theme, the books offered are ones that for various reasons needed to be recycled. Participants have a chance to take something that would have otherwise been thrown out and instead make something unique out of it. Abbie Barber, a Digital and Studio Arts major and winner of last year’s Most Intricate Award, said that through her experience last year, she grew to appreciate upcycling as its own form of art. “I think it’s really cool to take something old and make it new,” Barber said. “I think that’s a huge testament to the gospel and to how God takes us and He makes us beautiful.” The contest is open to Liberty University students of all majors, residential and online, as well as to faculty and staff, although only students are eligible to win awards. Awards include Best in Show, Most Original, Most Functional, Most Intricate, Most LU School Spirit, and People’s Choice Award. Prizes include an iPad mini for the Best in Show and $50-$100 Visa Giftcards for the other categories The deadline for entree submissions is Oct. 19 at 9 p.m. at the library. Judging will take place Oct. 22 and the displays will be open for public viewing in the library the next day. The winners will be announced Oct. 23, with the exception of the People’s Choice Award. The People’s Choice Award is new to the contest this year. Unlike the others that are given by the judges, this award is determined by the people. Voting can take place either in person at the library or online through one of the library’s various social media outlets, a decision that was made to include online students who want the chance to participate in the event. The entry that receives the most votes and likes combined will win the award. Voting will close Nov. 1 and the winner will be announced the following day. LAFOREST is a feature reporter.