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Volume 58 Number 15 Features The Western Carolinian Page 5 Thursday. December 10, 1992 Pick of the flicks:ff Home Alone 2: LostinNew York I? Dan Warlick Film Critic McCauley Culkin and the rest of die original cast return to the big screen for another hilarious adventure as the McCallister family. Set one year after their previous holiday escapades, the McCallister family attempts to take another Christmas vacation with the extended family. All but one find themselves in Florida. Holiday crowds at the airport become too confusing for Kevin (McCauley Culkin) and he winds up in New York City. Loose of the streets of one of America's wildest cities, Kevin must rely on his natural wit and in- Over 10,000 Titles In Dillsboro at Riverwood Shops 586-1026 10% Discount w/ ■ student ID GiftCertificates Available stinct to enjoy his craziest vacation yet. The bandits from Part 1 have escaped from prison and they, too, become part of the holiday madness of the Big Apple. Kevin must survive alone and try of foil the "Wet Bandits" latest criminal venture. Home Alone 2: Lost in New York is definitely an outrageously funny movie. I'm surprised it received a simple "PG" rating. Part 1 focused on Kevin's ingenuity athome.Someofhisantics were a bit too possible for some young viewers, according to some critical parents. So in Part 2, the writers stepped away from what could be construed a possible by a young audience. What they have produced is a very violent film. Each of die violent scenes, if tried at home, would be lethal. For instance, Kevin's uncanny sense of aim allows him to hit the same bandit on die head with abrick from the roof of a three story townhouse. Naturally, the bandit continues to pursue our young hero. In another scene, Kevin has replaced the water in a toilet with kerosene. As a bandit sticks his flaming head into the toilet of kerosene, die audience went wild. This puzzles me. It's a shame our society has progressed to the point of laughing at someone else's pain or misfortune. Most of the scenes are genuinely funny without violence. Culkin's natural personality in innocent expressions will win the heart of any audience. True, the opening sequence will appear extremely familiar and far-fetched. Several portions of Part 2 will reflect on a similar situation from Part 1. Still, they are as funny as they were in part 1. Kevin manages to make a few friends during his adventure in heartwarming scenes of openness, love and sincerity. Kevin learns that appearances and stereotypes are sometimes deceiving. Part 2 is extremely different from Part 1. Not only is there more violence this time, but Kevin does not try to clean up after the climax. What does this teach a young audience? It would be humorous to watch some unsuspecting characters discover some of Kevin's unused tricks. As the plot resolves, the location of die climax is left untouched. As viewers will see a number of pranks and maneuvers, they may also realize the same procedure could arise again for an unsuspecting person. Home Alone 2: Lost in New York should not disappoint viewers. It may be fairly similar in nature but that is part of the storyline. What are the odds that such a calamity could occur twice within two years to the same family? Sure that sounds outrageous, but wasn't Part 1? Part 2 is very well done. I give it 3 1/2 stars. I don't think that is has quite the edge that the original had but not many sequels do. The overall atmosphere among cast members is back but the truetestshouldappeararound Christmas 1995. That's right, Part 3 is currently on the drawing boards for a 1995 release. Rumor claims all the original cast will return at this point, including the bumbling bandits (with or without parole!). So, save room on the video shelf for a series of Home Alone movies. This is the last issue if The Western Carolinian for this semester. The next Pick of the Flick will remain a mystery until the next issue appears on your favorite newsstand. So, happy holidays everyone and please remember to drive safely over the break. When you get tired of the family figures you may rest assure there are a number of potentially outstanding movies to be released over the break. Robin Williams has two, Jack Nicholson has two, Tom Cruise, and a score of others will also have pictures released. Recommendations would be : Aladdin, a animated Disney flick with Robin Williams, A Few Good Men, starring Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Keifer Sutherland and Keanu Reeves, and also Hoffa, starring Jack Nicholson. Merry Christmas! Starting Friday, December 11, at the Quin Theaters of Sylva: 1) A Few Good Men, with J, Nicholson, T, Cruise, K. Sutherland. Rated R. 2) Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, starring McCauley Culkin. Rated PG. 3) Distinguished Gendeman, starring Eddie Murphy. Rated R. For specific starting times, phone 586-5918. At the United Artists Biltmore Square Cinemas: 1) Muppet'sChristmas Carole, with K. Frog, F. Bear, M.Piggy. Rated G. 2) A Few Good Men, with J, Nicholson, T, Cruise, K. Sutherland. Rated R. 3) Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, starring McCauley Culkin. Rated PG. 4) Distinguished Gendeman, starring Eddie Murphy. Rated R. 5) Body Guard, with Whitney Houston, Kevin Costner. Rated R. 6) Rampage. Rated R. For specific starting times, phone (704) 665-7776. Joan Byrd: Just stuck in the mud This is the end of the world asyouknowit... Graduation. College life is coming to a close. Time to put that hard-earned education to work. Competition is fierce, and a highly focused job search is the only way to find the right job. The Skills Bank, an electronic resume database service, can increase your odds of finding that job by matching your qualifications with the requirements of employers who have available positions right now; .• And we do this for less than you'd spend to print and mail resumes. The only cost to you is a $35 fee to include your resume in our database for one year. No headhunter demands a percentage of your first year's salary, and you may update your resume any time during the year at no additional charge. To join the Skills Bank, send your resume, along with a $35 check or money order to the address below. ...but you'll be fine. Skills tjank 1850 Parkway Place, Suite 420 Marietta, Georgia 30067-8222 Michelle Watterson StaffWriter Forty-five years ago, at the age of eight, Joan Byrd travelled with her family from Wales to south Florida. Byrd's parents, younger brother, Frank, and older sister, Mary, came to America after World War II because of poor working conditions. The high school where Byrd's father taught was destroyed during the war. Therefore, the family voyaged to America and discovered the land of opportunity. "I remember thinking that the boat 1 was on was surely going to sink before I got to America," Byrd said. "I was sea sick for days!" Byrd survived the trip and is presendy an art professor at WCU. Byrd's family settled in Lakeland, Florida, where her maternal grandparents lived. Shordy after their arrival, Byrd's father accepted the position as head of the English Department at Florida Southern College, while her mother chose to work at home. Byrd remembers what fascinated her the most when she came to America. "I was impressed most of all by all the neon lights; they really amazed me," she said. At the age of 18, Byrd left her family to attend Agnes Scott College, a women's college in suburban Atlanta. Byrd majored in art because of her desire to be creative and express herself. She became involved with ceramics by accident. The summer before Byrd entered college, she taught at a came Quality products at lower prices You'll $ave 10% OR MORE everyday!!! .,.:■: -■-:■:::■■:-:,...:, ■Ct.SS-4.^ .'-*» CIWJMITEP "<fc llll^ Stop In - decide for yourself! Located at Cope Creek Intersection, across Hwy 107 from Subway in New England. While in New England, her mother received her class registration papers because at that time college students enrolled for their classes by mail. Byrd's mother enrolled her in an art course that included ceramics. "Throwing on the potters wheel was fascination for me," B yrd said. "Somehow or another, when you're working with art, you feel you're getting close to some kind of truth that's out there. In a way, it is like a spiritual or religious sort of feeling." Byrd graduated from Agnes Scot and then attended the University of Wisconsin. She received her masters in pottery, ceramics and glass. After Byrd completed her masters, she joined the Peace Corps and lived in South Africa for two years. "I joined the Peace Corps because I felt that it was important to help countries that were less fortunate, and because I wanted to see America from another perspective," Byrd said. Byrd came to Western North Carolina to visit her brother for the summer shordy after leaving the Peace Corps. During her summer visit, Byrd accepted a position at Western Carolina University as associate professor of art. B yrd and her husband have recently completed their new home which diey designed Uiemselves. Because of diis project, Byrd has spent less personal time working widi clay. But, she said, "Good teaching is an art." "I think that she really knows what she is talking about and she is really into her profession. However, 1 feel that she asks for too much artistic ability from beginning ceramics students," ceramics student Vila Salmons said. Carolinian photo by Rex Hall Joan Byrd Another beginning ceramics student, Donna Cooper, says, "Basically I think she is a very good teacher and she has a lot of creative ideas." English Department offering scholarships: Applicants must meet eligibility requirements Colleen Vasconcellos StaffWriter Western Carolina University's English Department will award three scholarships of $500 each to eligible English majors in the Spring of 1993 through the Crum Scholarship Foundation. Applications will be accepted between January 15 and February 22 of 1993. To be eligible for a Crum English Scholarship, one must be a full-time undergraduate at Western with a declared English major no later than the sophomore year, maintained cumulative GPA of 2.5 and a 3.0 in English. The recipient is eligible to renew die scholarship twice. Eligibility continues only so long as the recipient continues as an English majorat Western maintaining a GPA of 3.0 in English and a 2.5 overall average. The scholarship is based on academic achievement, leadership, social and civic membership and financial need. Applicants must submit a letter of personal intent explaining financial need and deserving qualities, and three or four letters of recommendation. The Crum Scholarship Foundation was established in recognition of the lifelong education careers of Joe and Mabel Crum, to provide continuing scholarship support for deserving undergraduate English Majors at Western Carolina. Those interested in applying for the Crum Scholarship may pick up a criteria sheet from the English department. For further information contact Steve Eberly, Gayle Miller, or Joe Meigs dirough the English Department at 227-7264. r Second annual Trismf concert takes place Blake Frizzell Staff Writer Western Carolina University hosted the second annual Holiday "Prism" Concert December 6th. Students and faculty in die music department presented this wonderful combination of ChrisUnas music. During die "Prism" concert, singers and musicians actually surround the audience with sound by ARNFINN SVEEN'S Since 1982 vVENTURES TRAVEL SERV/C^ l* 111 Palmer Street Franklin, North Carolina 28734 utilizing different areas of the auditorium as performance space. It was both a surprise and a pleasure to see various groups performing in all corners of the auditorium, and also in die aisles. Thisyear'sholiday-flavored concert featured several WCU performing groups, including the Brass Quintet, Concert Choir, Early Music Ensemble, Flute Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, MIDI Ensemble, I lorn Duo, Picardi Three, Saxophone Choir, Trombone Choir, TrumpetEnscmble, Tuba Ensemble, University Chorus, and the Wind Ensemble. There were also solos and trios performed by Mary Kay Bauer, Reginald PitUnan, and Robert Holquist. "Dance of the Reed Flutes" (from the "Nutcracker"), "Carol of the Bells", as well as "Gesu Bambino" and "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" were among die songs featured in and around Hoey Auditorium. The songs proved to be tremendous crowd pleasers, and the unusual musical experience is definitely one of the University's most popular concerts.

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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  • Date original: 1992-12-10
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