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Western Carolinian Volume 63 (64) Number 13

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  • Carolinian A Film Society Revisited by Alex Esmon Staff Writer One thing that this campus has more of than any other campus is fliers. Call them the poor man's billboard if you like, but those pieces of 8 1/2" by U" paper can be seen on every door and announcement board from Hunter to Ramsey. Some are old and some are new, but they all call the attention of the passer-by to an event or social gathering. If you look closely in between all the compressed paper pulp products, you will see a flier for the Western Carolina Film Society announcing an upcoming showing of "a film which one wouldn't see at the Quin Twin in Sylva." So says Dr. James McLachlan, one of two faculty advisors for the Film Society. Dr. McLachlan, a professor in the department of Philosophy on the Western Campus and Dr. Joe Meigs of the English Department share the duties of advising the Film Society. Communications major Christopher Leigh (no relation to Vivien) was the student who made all the necessary motions to bring the Western Carolina Film Society back to life after about a three year hibernation. Six years ago WCU's original film society was disbanded after three years of steadily declining participation and interest on behalf of the students. Thankfully that breakup was not permanent! They're back and would like to send a message to the students of Western: If you are a fan of Foreign, classic black and white, or independent film, despair no longer! The Western Carolina Film Society wants to invite all of you to join the club and come out to support the film arts at Western. The Western Carolina Film Society meets on Tuesday nights in the Natural Science Auditorium, except Tuesdays when Against The Grain is showing a film. One of the goals of the Film Society is to encourage the participants to come out early and stay late to discuss the films being watched. Those involved hope to promote an atmosphere of openness and interaction between all those who choose to accept the invitation of the Film Society. Dr. McLachlan was very happy to announce that there was a nice crowd of 20 people for the "Nosferatu" and "Frankenstein" double feature which kicked off the Society's schedule for the fall semester. The Western Carolina Film Society is not for everyone. If you like movies but are not a fan of films that originate outside the United States or you think black and white is the most horrid thing a person could possibly endure, then this is not your thing. However, if you are a fan of the visually stunning cinematography of Bergman or if you just want to expand your horizons and branch out your film tastes, give the Society a chance. You may like it and you may not but give it a chance. If you want to know more about the Film Society and are interested in joining or if you just want to know what they'll be showing next, contact Chris Leigh at 227- 4930 or stop by and talk to Dr. McLachlan in the Philosophy office on the third floor of Stillwell Science. This campus may have a lot of fliers, but every now and then there's one worth paying attention to. The Western Carolina Film Society is back! Black Theatre Ensemble's "Mustang" Opens December 2 by Al Wiggins Written and directed by BTE advisor Alfred Wiggins, "Mustang" chronicles the misadventures of two young lovers, Michael and Dottie, in their quest to be reunited and wed. Their situation is further complicated by Michael's status as an AWOL serviceman and Dottie's advanced state of pregnancy. Mustang features Kevin Billings, Catamount football standout Aaron Wright, and BTE veterans Jerry Dorsey, Billie Hogan, Kolnecca Home, Jimmy Johnson, Venus Miller, Joseph Monroe II, and Jay Stallworth, leading a cast of 24 performers. The innovative sets were designed by Adam Love, a senior tech theatre major. The Black Theatre Ensemble has performed in Alabama, the Carolinas, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michi gan, and Tennessee in many different venues: from fully-staged productions such as "Who's Everybody?", "Black Gravy", "Fences", and "No More Days Like That" to highly mobile and easily transported shorter works. This summer the group presented "Chickasaw Park", which includes vocal music performances, at Auburn University-Montgomery and the Kentucky Center for the Arts. The Ensemble will release a CD derived from live and studio performances of "Chickasaw Park" in time for graduation ceremonies in May 1999. "Mustang" runs Wednesday, December 2, through Saturday, December 5, with performances at 7:30 each night. Admission is $12.50 for adults, $10 for senior citizens, and $5 for students with ID. Seating is reserved. For reservations and information, call ( 828) 227-7491. £ill gbafer <Tom ^Kisller 317c <West Sffain fit. Sylva* Sic. 88779 WCU Graduating Seniors Graduate School Open House an opportunity to talk with faculty about academic opportunities and career fields
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