The Pilot Tuesday, February 8, 2000 Page 3 GWU theatre begins season with Godspeil Elizabeth Allen Pilot Assitant Editor Gardner-Webb Theatre begins this semester with the production of Godspeil, a musical that is a modern retelling of the gospel of Matthew. The cast, led by “Jesus,” acts out the parables told in St. Matthew. This musi cal is slightly different than most musicals because it is “improvisationally creative,” director Chris Parsons said. Parsons has produced this show eight times; six of those times he was also the director. Even with this experience. Parsons still found it difficult when it came to casting the roles. “I wanted to have a male/female balance. Also, the actors have to blend well vocal ly,” Parsons said. Vocal blend is extremely important with a show such as Godspeil because everyone in the cast sings in the chorus. On average, the actors sing 45 to 55 minutes during each show. Godspeil opens February 24 and runs through the 29th. The performances begin at 8 p.m., except on Sunday when the show starts at 2:30 p.m. They came, they sang, they laughed, they drank coffee Jessica Webb Pilot staff Coffee, cookies and col lege comprised the Student Entertainment Association’s (SEA) first open mic coffee house. SEA hosted the welcome back event in the Millenium Playhouse on January 12. About 70 college students min gled in a relaxed atmosphere, with many of the students brav ing the stage to share their tal- editorial Love on Vaientine Jill Lafferty Special to the Pilot s Day This school has needed something lile this for a while ents. According to Scott Henson, SEA chair, SEA host ed the welcome back event so "everyone could come together to have fun and hang out." Have fun is what these stu dents did. Junior Hannah Woody said the coffee house was “the bomb.” Woody opened the stage by telling a joke. Soon after, oth ers filled the stage. Some of these were Brian Robertson, John Turner, Kyle Hasty, Lindsey Wyatt, and Leah Nelson. Most students played acoustic guitar and sang popu lar songs from performers such as Dave Matthews and Jennifer Knapp. Others got personal and shared songs they had writ ten. Students also read con frontational poetry that dealt with social issues. The coffee house seemed to be popular with students. Sophomore Mike McCauley said, "This school has needed something like this for a while." Brannon Reavis, Freshman, said he liked it because “you can come in, sit down and be mellow.” When asked about future coffee houses, Henson said, “I would love to have more poet- ‘ry and artsy stuff, more of a Bohemian lifestyle. I’m sick of the superficiality of our society. There is no substance in this culture.” The thought of Valentine’s Day for many people brings a sadness because most stipulate that it’s a holiday only for cou ples. To them Valentine’s Day is just a reminder of their lonely status. But Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate love. There are many kinds of love and Valentine’s Day doesn’t specify that it is only for the love between couples. Love is love no matter who it is between. There is love between family and friends that deserves to be recognized. Valentine’s Day is a time to remind everyone who is special to you just how much you love them. It’s a day that should be spent giving friends homemade valentines or little treats to say thanks for the bonds you share. Or calling home to say, "I miss you and I’m thinking about you." Or praying to God to thank him for his love and to give him yours. And maybe to take a chance and reveal your love to someone who deserves it. All love is special and should be handled with care. On tiie campaign trail with Jolin McCain Katherine Burch Special to the Pilot Deemed b> many Republicans ;in being a liberal Republican. Arizona Senator John McCain is different from any candidate in ihe 2{)0()elec- WlBiiBMiiiiiiBiMiiiliiiBig From the beginning of the presidenlia! race, McCain was unafraid lo look too conser\a- ti\e or too fiboral. I run because I beiieve deeply in the greatness of America’s destiny McCain lold L'S New.s &. World Report. "I have two the ories, and si)metimos they may e\en appear to conflict. One is a conser\ali\e \ie\\ t)f the role of go\ernmenl less go\ern- menl. less regulation, lower Why You should Vote Katherine Burch Special to the Pilot Why vote? This question baffles many people, young and old. The answer to this frequent question should be why not vote? Voting is a right, but a privileged right that too few coun tries in the world enjoy. The United States decided this was an important right all citizens should enjoy. Every American needs to vote, including college students and Microsoft execu tives. Think of the right to vote as empowerment. Empowerment comes through American citizens voting loi' individuals who represent their views on education, violence, health and the environment, civil rights, taxes, and free expres sion. Voting is a simple and easy way to make a difference. The Rock the Vote organization states, “It's the ability lo use our voices, to make things happen. Imagine what would happen if we used our power. We could stop the violence, erase the hatred, and improve our schools. We could change our world. Change starts with one simple action. Change starts with you. You can cast your ballot on Election Day...” You can register online or at the local library. It is easy and simple. Every person’s vote can make a difference. taxes - but at the same time sometimes there is a role tor government." l.iberal is not the adjectise to describe this 200t) presiden tial candidate. According to the Christian Coalition, he received high ratings for his record in the Senate on ga\ rights, the Clinton administra tion and gun control. I low ever, he backed missile ilefense, a balanced budget amendment and Clinton's impeachment, according to /'he Wa.\liin;^lon The issues selected by McCain are similar lo those ch(’»sen by most presidential candidates. He has taken a firm stand for refonns to the educational sysiem. to relio\e the burden on the lower and middle classes, and to strengthen the military and social security plan. His less c()nscrvati\e stancc on it>bacco and campaign financing lends him the title of liberal, which Bush’s cronies have labeled According to McCain, the reason behind his bid for the oval office is simple: the love for liis country. "1 run because I believe deeply in the greatness of America's destiny and in the goodness of our cause,” McC'ain stated in his announcement speech lor the presidency. His nerall goal is to reform Washington, D.(\ McC'ain stated, "I'ixing a bro ken political sysiem is the key to necessarv reform in almiwl every area where the govern- meni touches your life." Outside of Washington. McCain calls for continued American leadership. “We must confidently ilefend our interests and values wherever they arc threatened." stated McC’ain in his presidential announcetneni. He further menli(wed getting involved in the future* of other nations. McCain is up for quite a race against his opponent Bush who is already gaining a strong hold within the Republican Party and elite. McCain is a known fighter, whether in the Senate or in Vietnam where he wa.s a Prisoner of War. And he is giv ing his opponents a race toward the oval office.

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