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16 Western Carolinian/September 2, 1982 from page 15 played rock n roll on tne new outdoor stage of the university center during dinner on the lawn. The Hollywood Brats received a lot of good comments and should be back sometime this semester. On Tuesday lee cream sundaes were served on the U.C, lawn for only 25c. During August 25 through Sept. 3 wdeo taped concerts of contemporary rock music will be shown on the second floor of the U.C. from 9 a.m. until 10 p.m.daily. LMP worked closely with student development during western roundup by booking the rigel band for an outdoor rock session during dinner on the lawn and then showing the movie "Neighbors" in Hoey Auditorium. On Friday night, Aug. 27, "Airplane" was shown to almost 400 people in Hoey Auditorium. What's on tap for the future? Last Minute Productions has over 70 events planned for fall semester with more on the way. 36 of these events are planned for the first 5 weeks of school. These events include canow and kayak trips, classes ranging from Yoga, guitar, clogging aerobics, jazzercise, to photography, future trips for skiing in Telluride, Colorado, hiking in the Grand Canyon, and rafting down the Gauley River in West Virginia, Tournaments, Hypnotists, and movies almost every Friday night. All programs and activities are advertised on hundreds of promotional posters around campus. Interested in finding out more? Call IMP at 227-7497 or come by to see us, 2nd floor of the U.C. Last Minute Productions is looking for 25 dependable volunteers to work with them . Unlike before these members will have a vote on programs done for the students. Their title will be the Last Minute Producers. Besides voting, other responisibities will include giving ideas for designated programs, plus other events that they would like to work. There will be many surprise benefits for the volunteers. Having had a sneak preview of these benefits, it would be worth anyone's time to become involved. Any other volunteers who are not selected for this committee will be able to work the major concerts and of course LMP will always look forward to people coming by and giving ideas for events. I hope that I might serve those students who will read my weekly column here in the Western Carolinian. I truly feel that entertainment is a very important part of each person's life and is a basic necessity. Keeping you the student informed is my goal so that you may have a much more fullfulling stay at Western Carolina University. On that note, I'll see you at the next Last Minute Productions event. U Little Theo 55 Will Theodosius, most eligible bachelor in the world, find the perfect bride to be his Empress? Maybe vou have the makings of an ideal Theodosius. Auditions for "Little Theo," an original musical comedy by WCU professor Constance Head, will be held Tuesday, September 7, at 7 p.m. in the Little Theatre. If you are interested, bring a prepared song with sheet music. There are parts for eight men and eight women, and all are open to any student who is interested. If working with sets and costumes interests you, there are also jobs for extras in those areas. Graced With Londa Crenshaw Recently, Cullowhee was graced with one of the finest musical talents ever to appear in this area. For those that did not have the opportunity to see Londa Crenshaw, you have one last chance to enjoy her performance. Londa will play tonight at Thirsty's. Things should be cookin' by 8:00 pm. Crenshaw will be returning to Louisville soon, and Thirsty's promises to have Londa back whenever possible. Crenshaw is a powerful and inspiring acoustic guitarist who has been playing since the age of 12. Although Londa plays hits by popular artists, 60 to 70 percent of her music is exclusively Londa's own compositions. Local favorites include: "On My Mind", "A Little Taste", and "Everybody Oughta Have a Wife." Crenshaw has never attended formal music schools but, nevertheless, is very accomplished in music compositions. When asked to explain her musical style, Londa is often confronted with this question and feels that her music cannot be "loosely categorized." Londa hopes to publish her own music and avoid the high fees charged by publishers. Her Ovation Custom guitar delivers a dynamite sound. Crenshaw explains that she has been influenced by many different musicians, ranging from The Beatles to Dan Fogleberg. Londa is a supporter of the anti-nuke movement and has played at The Concert for a United Safe Earth. Her feelings for the issue are expressed in songs entitled: "Hollow Tower" and "Three Mile Island Song." Londa Crenshaw has made a lasting impression on each and every audience she performs for. It would be a great understatement to say that Londa & co. will be missed. Hopefully, she will find her way back soon. For all that missed Londa's performance this summer catch it tonight at Thirsty's. LWTW 4 1 I 5 2 7 8 10 3 11 14 13 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 15 12 17 13 14 15 Robin Williams, star of new movie...GARP 19 16 18 17 22 18 20 19 25 20 28 21 23 22 31 23 29 24 24 25 26 26 37 27 35 289 36 29 30 30 34 31 32 32 38 33 39 34 40 35 36 37 38 39 40 Only Time Will Tell, Asia Jack & Diane, John Cougar Who Can It Be Now, Men At Work Take It Away, Paul McCartney Words, Missing Persons Make Believe, Toto Do You Wanna Touch Me, Joan Jett Blue Eyes, Elton John 1 Keep Forgettin', Michael McDonald You Can Do Magic, America 1 Only Want To Be With You, America Somebody's Baby, Jackson Browne 1 Ran (So Far Away), A Flock of Seagulls Love Me Or Let Me Be Lonely, Paul Davis Eye In The Sky, Alan Parsons Project Sara, Bill Champlain Let Me Tickle Your Fancy, Jermaine Jackson What's Forever For, Michael Murphy Workin' For A Livin', Huey Lewis & The News Don't Run My Life, Spys Night Shift, Quarter Flash And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going, Jennifer Holiday The One You Love, Glenn Frey Ribbon In The Sky, Stevie Wonder Calling All Girls, Queen Let Me Go, Ray Parker Secrets, Van Halen He Got You, Ronnie Milsaps You Keep Runnin' Away, .38 Special Gloria, Laura Branigan Young Girl, All Sports Band Feelin' Alive Again, Ambrosia Sweet Time, REO Speedwagon Big Fun, Kool & The Gang Break It To Me Gently, Juice Newton Heart Attact, Olivia Newton-John Holdin' On, Tene Cain You Don't Want Me Anymore, Steel Breeze Gypsy, Fleetwood Mac Take The L, The Motels ADDS: 1 Get Excited, Rick Springfield For You, Dionne Warwick Young Love, Air Supply • ■ r o M90.S 4 0 ILASH MINUTE PRODUCTIONS Open Mike Night LMP presents local entertainment for your listening pleasure. 66 Poltergeist 55 Free admission Free refreshments Cherokee Room, U.C. September 9, From 8:00-11:00 All interested people who would like to volunteer their talents please register in LMP Office—Limited sign-up Labor Day Picnic Sunday, Sept. 5, 1982 at J.C. Fairgrounds Penny Road, Jamestown, N.C. Sunday after the game Only 20 miles from Grove Stadium Bill Griffin's 4th Annual Beach Festival Reg. 12.00 10.00 Advance 12.00 door Featuring Chairman of the Board The Embers Band of Oz Poor Souls The Plaids The Showmen The Link Brothers 10.00 at gate with WCU ID Complete your first football weekend by attending N.C.'s largest annual & longest run Food available gates open at noon music starts at 1 p.m. Beach Music Festival Cooler permitted No glas* containers by Darrell Beck Writer-director Steven Spielberg has an incredible knack for storytelling, whether the story is a sensitive, emotionally-moving one, or a terribly frightening one. His skill in handling sensitive films is evident in "Close Encounters" and "E.T."; now, he swings to the other end of the spectrum and focuses on his talent for the terrifying with his film "Poltergeist". Spielberg, known for writing or directing his earlier films, now tries his hand at producing. He is also author of the story on which the screenplay is based, and co- writer of the screenplay, along with Michael Grais and Mark Victor. Though the director's chair is filled this time byTobe Hooper("TheTexasChainsaw Massacre"), the film still reflects the typical Spielberg flavor. There's a remote hint of Disney evident, as usual, but it's overpowered by Spielberg's playing up of the subconscious fears we've all nurtured since childhood. Those "things that go bump in the night" that we were so terrified of, but eventually realized to be fantasy, return with a sobering, frightening slap of reality. "Poltergeist" is a term translated from German, meaning "noisy or mischievous ghost". That description is drastically understated and inappropriate in this film; the ghosts shown are nothing short of bloodthirsty, vengeful, and horrifying in their actions. The unwitting recipients of the hauntings are the members of the Freeling family—husband Steve (Craig T. Nelson), wife Diane (Jo-Beth Williams), and their three children (Heather O'Roarke, Dominique Dunn, and Oliver Robbins). Though at first there are harmless happenings, such as moving furniture and communicating with the youngest child through the TV, the events soon escalate into terrifying attacks on the family and disappearance of the youngest child. The family subsequently consults a parapsychology expert (Beatrice Straight) and her assistants, who agree to investigate the unusual happenings. These happenings, which include fierce rainstorms, levitation of objects and people, and ghostly visitations, are presented courtesy of the Industrial Light Magic special effects company. Having provided visual effects for such films as "Star Wars" and "Star Trek II", ILM's contributions to "Poltergeist" are stunningly convincing—and very frightening. The film relies heavily on its fright scenes, most of which are heightened by macabre images of cadavers or other such gut-wrenching visions. While fright is essential to the story, having to depend on visual gore for the shocks is sort of a "cop-out". Still, the makeup work used to accomplish these scenes is remarkably effective. The impact on the audience is such that, rather than react in a frightened way, some people inadvertently laughed—a sure sign that the fright effects are working. Though it has numerous other pluses—a stunning musical score by composer Jerry Goldsmith, and excellent cinematography and film editing—the film's most important aspect is its preying upon our primal fears. When you go home after seeing "Poltergeist", you'll probably feel a little uneasy—maybe even look in your closet or under the bed before you go to sleep. In any case, keep telling yourself "It's only a movie", and be wary of things that go bump in the night. WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK SUNDAY I MONDAY / TUESDAY jWEDNESDA THURSDA Y Open House-B.S.U FRIDA Y Movie at Hoey 8 pm Londa Crenshaw- Thirsty's mural softball signups Labor Day Vacation starts SA TURD A Y Football game at Wake Forest bus ride there-leaving from Whitmire Stadium attend the church of your choice Labor Day Vacation ends-Welcome back Auditions-"LittIe Theo" 7 pm Little Theatre KA rush party meditate-pray-relax CAP Center growth & skills groups sign-ups CAP /stressmanangement Center / groups sign-up starts CAP Center open house Alpha Phi Alpha Frat House XvWWVWVWWVWWVW\Ar%rVWVWVWVVVWWVWW^

The Western Carolinian is Western Carolina University's student-run newspaper. The paper was published as the Cullowhee Yodel from 1924 to 1931 before changing its name to The Western Carolinian in 1933.

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  • Western Carolina University
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• Date
  • Date original: 1982-09-02
  • Date digitized: 2018-11-19
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  • Dimension: 15" x 11.5"
  • Pages: 16 pages
• Subject - Topic
  • College student newspapers and periodicals
  • Cullowhee (N.C.) -- Newspapers
  • Universities and colleges -- North Carolina -- Cullowhee -- Newspapers
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  • Jackson County (N.C.)
  • Cullowhee (N.C.)
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  • Western Carolina University
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  • WCU Students Newspapers Collection
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  • HL_WesternCarolinian_1982-09-02_Vol47_No02
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  • Western Carolina University Hunter Library