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,1111 ,1111 ■man What Did You Do This Summer? by Jeff Leatherwood Staff Writer Since the development of gunpowder for military use, cannons have played a decisive, role on many battlefields and oceans. Over the summer, Fate Passmore of McMinnville, Tennessee, Nathan Marshburn of Lumberton, and Jason Sheets of Mocksville discovered this fact first-hand as seasonal historians at Petersburg National Military Park. "Anyone who wants to really understand the Civil War should participate in something like this," Fate Passmore says of his experience. "We did get to wear ear protection, unlike the real gunners, but I think we came as close as possible to learning how things happened," he offers. All three Western Carolina University students portrayed Con- federate artillerists, members of a horse-drawn Civil War unit which engaged in nine daily live firings, four from a 24-pound Coehorn mortar and five from a 12-pound Napoleon cannon. According to Passmore, the mortar, an indirect cannon that fires in a high arc, was twice as dangerous as the conventional ■ cannon . Jason Sheets remarked that the Napoleon cannons were very versatile and state-of-the-art for their day. Petersburg is also the only park that actually fires projectiles from the cannons - all others use powder charges. "The impact of a one-pound charge actually set off a car alarm nearby," Sheets remembers. Civil War era cannons did not just fire the typical cannon balls — they also used special ammunition, most notably the canister shot, which at close range could decimate infantry. It can be compared to an oversized shotgun shell being fired from a cannon. It's small wonder that artillery is called "The King of Battle" by many soldiers. Passmore and other reenactors fielded questions from thousands of visitors, sharing their knowledge about the rig ors of soldier and civilian life during the 1864-5 siege. Petersburg is remembered for the combat fatality of Confederate General Ambrose P. Hill, who died rallying his forces on April 2, 1865, bringing about the city's capitulation on the same day. Only a week afterward, Robert E. Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia at Appomattox Courthouse. Dr. Peter Carmichael, assistant professor of history and host of the Civil War Roundtable, says of the three students who were chosen from hundreds of applicants: "It is highly unusual for three students from the same university to be selected in the same year, and the history department is very proud of them." One reason why these three WCU students were hired was their mutual experience working at the Mountain Heritage Center and t h e Waterrock Knob Interpretive Station on the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is interesting to note that not all the participants are history students. Jason Sheets, an English major, said that his main reason was he didn't want to go home in the summer. "How often do you get to shoot guns, ride horses, and give rebel yells all day?" he quips. "When you step into the Civil War, you learn that it's like quicksand, and there's a lot more beneath the surface," Sheets adds. "I never realized how serious the Civil War could be until I went to Virginia, where the people trace their Confederate pedigree all the way down to the lowest private," Passmore says. In the case of the third student, Nathan Marshburn, the pull of the Civil War proved too strong for him; he has taken a sabbatical for the year to remain at the park Dr. Carmichael stresses that this kind of practical experience is what his department wants for students. "History is not just a hobby and it is more than history books," he says. Passmore, Marshburn, and Sheets at Petersburg National Millitary Park 'Practical'-ly Perfect in (almost) every way. by Alex Esmon Staff Writer It's nice to see Sandra Bullock in a role that fits her. I still remember how great I though she was in "While You Were Sleeping" but it had been along time since I had seen anything which starred her in a leading role that was worth watching. "Two if by Sea," "Speed II," and "Hope Floats" just didn't cut the mustard. Therefore, I was reasonably skeptical of paying five dollars to watch another dud. I value my five dollar bills since I don't see one that often. Lincoln's smiling face isn't often seen in my imitation leather wallet. Neither is Washington for that matter... But back to Ms. Bullock. "Practical Magic," a new release from our friends at Warner Brothers, renews my faith in the acting ability of our fine flutter brained friend. "Practical Magic" follows the often used but almost always entertaining story line of two siblings, who are polar oppo- sites of one another, fighting to find their place in a world which isn't quick to accept their kind. They are what are known as Witches. The Owens clan has been a New England mainstay since the times of the Puritans. A long time ago, a young Owens woman bore a child whose father ^^^^^^^^^ never returned to her. The young spell caster, in a fit of anger and loneliness cast a spell on herself making it so that any man who loved her would die because of the earlier man's trespasses. This spell was so powerful that it has affected the Owens women ever since. Husbands and lovers have met with untimely demises for over three hundred years. Sandra Bullock stars as Sally Owens, a young woman who has tried to fit into the small New England setting her whole life and, now that she's a widow, she has to raise her two daughters with only the help of her two mischievous aunts Frances and Jet (Stockard Channing and Dianne Wiest). Nicole Kidman stars as Gillian Owens, Sally's sister and best friend. Gillian is the exact opposite of Sally, choosing to live a wild life of spells and momentary lovers. As it happens, Gillian gets into a whole heap of trouble with one of her less than desirable boyfriends, and it's up to Sally to rescue her. What follows is a very entertaining ride of white magic and woman power. The acting in "Practical Magic" is very strong. The film is lead by the comic tendencies of Dianne Wiest (Academy Award winner for "Hannah and Her Sisters" and "Bullets Over Broadway") and Stockard Channing ("Grease" and "Six Degrees of Separation") as the flighty aunts. As the expe- rienced and wise o 1 d women at the end of the lane, they help to sweep up any problems that arise ^^^, in the community in a very hush-hush manner, such as hair loss, cheating husbands, and lost loves. Behind the scenes they run the community but in the open they are seen as horrible witches out to blight the whole town. "Practical Magic" is directed by Griffin Dunne who is known for such films as "Running on Empty," "After Hours," and "Addicted to iLove." He works his own brand of magic on this small slice of everyday witch life.There are some interesting themes floating around in "Practical Magic," one of which is that magic only works if you believe it will work; a very suggestive entity (I believe that I can make aTwinkie appear in my hand...Nope, didn t work). "Practical Magic" is a fun movie. The way the film is shot is very airy (imagine that) and very enjoyable. "Practical Magic" is showing in and around the greater Jackson County area.
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