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4The Daily Tar HeelFriday, September 7, 1990 ABBIS sum ell IF EATUIIIBES' Transactors to produce By BRYAN TUCKER Stan Writer So what exactly are the Transactors going to do when they perform at the ArtsCenter in Carrboro on Friday night? The truth is, no one knows, not even them. The Transactors Improv Company is a group of four comic actors who per form impromptu skits based entirely on suggestions from the audience. The audience may provide a certain situation or setting, but then it is up to the actors to enhance it with distinct characters, plot twists and especially humor. What follows is a form of entertainment based entirely on imagination, and the group -Oses it with awe-inspiring results. "xTim Johnston, Allison Heartinger, -Oreg Hohn and Dan Sipp have been Working together in the Triangle for -years to create a polished technique that always seems to take the action where Law school symposium to By DAWN WILSON Staff Writer Legal practice and theory will come together at the UNC School of Law on Saturday in an effort to shed light on problems confronting women today. 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Fortunately, these professionals have already made their mark in the area doing gigs about twice a week, but be warned. If you see them, come armed with creative ideas and a readiness to give them a challenge. The most bizarre beginnings produce the most captivat ing and hilarious results. The Transactors Improv Company will perform at the ArtsCenter in Carrboro tonight at 9 p.m. Tickets are $7 for the public and $5.50 for students with ID. address legal problems, leaving the discussions with the faculty and students, we want to combine with those who are legal practitioners and community advocates to learn the best way to address these issues," said Ann McColl, symposium coordinator. One of the unique aspects of the symposium is that it brings together those who specialize in theory and those who specialize in practice to share in formation. Sharp said this was "done in hope that each can enrich the other. Those in social fields or litigation can learn from those (who specialize) in writing." 'This is a unique effort to draw to gether litigating lawyers as well as those Campus Y's Project Literacy opens new worlds with service By BETH TATUM Staff Writer Last year, a University housekeeper stopped me in the hall. "Do you know how to write good?" she asked. "Well, yes," I said, unsure of why she would want to know. "Could you write me a letter? My boss is retiring and I want to put something in the paper for her. My daughter's busy so she won't have time to come over and write for me tonight," she said. I told her I would, and later that afternoon she dictated the letter to me. But there's an alternative to de pending on others for reading and r jkCHINESE & T 1? f CUISINE Busline. I4DHJMMJ flBHI IMMIJJ The Smith's Laraest Inventorv Schwinn Diamond Baeks Mongoose Overnight Service ? 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Satellite Boyfriend was up next, playing a mixture of its older material, including "Alicia in the Black Dress" and "Let Me Stand On Your Shoul ders," both from Yes Ma'am, along with newer material. Lead singer guitarist Phillip Collins copped a move from almost every guitar god on vinyl, working in welfare or domestic vio lence," she said. Among the distinguished panelists are featured speakers Christine Littleton and Alison Wetherfield. Littleton is a member of the Board of Directors of the Southern California Women's Law Center. She was the managing editor of Harvard Women's Law Journal as well as serving on the Harvard Law Review. After graduating from Harvard Law School, she clerked for Judge Warren Ferguson of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Littleton then became a professor in the Univer sity of California-Los Angeles writing. Campus Y's Project Literacy gives UNC personnel who can't write a letter or read a book the chance to be come literate. Between 10 and 12 University em ployees use the on-campus literacy training provided by the Campus Y. These programs serve people ranging from those who know their alphabet to those who know nothing at all, said Jim Justice, co-chairman of Project Literacy. If their inability to read and write forces them to depend on others, they are good candidates for the project, he said. The Campus Y has recruitment drives and goes through supervisors to find personnel who may need to use the program, said Shelle Wheless, co- ik Cannondale Gt & Ross VJSA. Financing 90 days same as cash OPEN: MON-SAT 9-7 SUN 1-5 IN SEASON 967-5104 deliver at SEAC benefit while Sam Dennis, John David Eliason and Andy Ware supplied a powerful instrumental backdrop. It became evi dent that the newer Boyfriend tunes are nearly carbon copies of the older ones, like the Kinks, but that didn't detract from a strong, straightforward rock set. The Veldt delivered 12 songs in a mere 40 minutes, bringing the Cradle to hot, sweaty life. Vocalist Daniel Chavis danced, pranced and roamed the stage like an animal. Guitarist Danny Chavis, bassist Joe Boyle and drummer Marvin Levi crashed through hard funk rhythms, occasional reggae touches and pure power rock as they put the audience in Veldt-style motion. A guest appearance by Dillon Fence's singerguitarist Greg Humphreys treated the audience to a duel by arguably the best two sets of pipes in local rock. Songs included "The Way I Feel" and "Don't Treat Me Like a Stepchild," and the band gave a short set showing of the reason why it's being pegged as the Connells' replacement as THE NEXT BIG THING in area rock. Most of the audience left with the issues confronting women women's studies program. She has written several articles about feminist legal concerns. Wetherfield is director of the National Organization for Women Legal Defense and Education Fund in New York. As protector of women's constitutional interests against abortion clinic block aders, she co-counseled the precedent setting case NOW-NYS vs. Operation Rescue. Wetherfield spoke before the U.S. Supreme Court in the Webster vs. Reproductive Health Services case, and in 1987 she challenged AFDC regula tions which adversely affect poor women before the Supreme Court in Bo wen vs. Gilliard. Wetherfield teaches chairman of Project Literacy. t "All adults we serve on campus are UNC personnel," Justice said. "We don 't know the exact percentages of those who need these programs, but there are a lot." Jack Stone, associate personnel di rector of the University's employee division, said he was unaware of a large illiteracy problem with employees, though the problem exists. All em ployees are required to fill out a job application, he said. Being able to read and write is im portant to any job, Stone said. "It is important for personal safety such as if a housekeeper is working in a lab. It's also important for self-esteem," he said. Herbert Paul, director of the Physical Plant, encourages employees to use the literacy programs by giving them an extra hour before lunch to go for personal tutoring. "We give them one hour of state time (11 a.m. to noon) if they will use one (Bet ... your If D2IEIE . t- sMrt wltan , you .rum IDIH ' cQaassIffiedO TJS SPECIAL STUDENT SAVINGS AT OUR ENORMOUS NEW CLUB! Call for details! Opening Tuesday, September 4th! 00 Present this ad to receive JIGr must be at least 18 and a UNC student M EXP'reS 10290 D SPA HEALTH CLUBS Present 967-9263Eastgate Shopping Ctr. OPENING SEPT. 4th 942-1 18215 501 & Elliott Eld Veldt, leaving Raleigh's four-year-old band the Insurgence a mostly empty club. Those who left early missed an outstanding show by a band no less danceable than the Veldt and perhaps a bit more inspired. During the course of 1 2 songs, the Insurgence augmented a basic power 44 rock sound with touches of rockabilly, U2 ish anthems and dance-pop, often calling up comparisons to Big Coun try. After the show, the band admitted they had been given a raw deal having to follow the Veldt, but the members' dedication to SEAC and to the fine art of having fun made them a wonderful surprise. While one could hope for a better turnout at a concert of this caliber, all the bands involved made sure those in attendance got their money's worth. The fact that all proceeds went to SEAC made the show all the more worthwhile. Thanks go out to the Cradle, all the bands and SEAC for a great show. Maybe next time we can try this on a Friday. at the City University of New York. The symposium is open to any stu dent who wishes to attend. "These (is sues) have bearing not just on students or faculty teaching, but on people prac ticing in the humanities. We hope to bring talents together to make a differ ence in these areas," said Judith Wegner, dean of the UNC School of Law. The program is sponsored by the UNC School of Law, Women In Law Student Organization, North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys and the Orange County Women's Center. The symposium will begin at 8:30 a.m. tomorrow at the UNC School of Law. For more information, call 942-6809. hour of their time (noon to 1 p.m.)," Paul said. "The equipment has gotten more so phisticated and the staff need to under stand what they are working with," he said. "We also want to give them the opportunity to enlarge their abilities and be more productive." Paul said that encouraging personnel to use the literacy programs occurred primarily in the physical plant, but after seeing how well it has worked, the University may expand on it. Employees participate voluntarily, and each year the Campus Y sets up a meeting with the staff to explain their purpose and determine if employees are interested. This year a former student of the program will share how the literacy program has helped her. "There are probably hundreds that need to use this program, but it's a little late in life for most to say they have a problem," Paul said. Location:
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