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Page 2 Thursday; October 1,1999 The Pilot The Millennium Theatre debuts Dover theater gete new look Brooke Cody Special to the Pilot Gardner-Webb has a new addition to an old building. The Communication Studies Hall, which received a major face-lift this summer, has added a new theatre. The Millennium, Theatre will officially open Oct. 28 with opening night of The Odd Couple. The theatre has already been used for the YOTS film festival this semes ter, but has potential to be used for many other events as well. Chris Parsons, technical director of theatre, stated, “The building is very versatile and will be used for One Act plays. student directed shows and improvs.” These are just a few of the uses for the theatre. Other departments are eager to have use of the facility for events such as poetry readings and musical performances. “The big concern with the renovations in Dover was that we could not have a fall pro duction,” Parsons said. “But the new theatre has allowed us to keep on schedule.” The university spent around $30,000 on the renova tions in the Millennium, which was not in the original plans for the building. One feature that makes the Millennium Theatre different is “The Mill” coffeehouse, which is generating excitement with students. “I’m really excited about the coffeehouse and cannot wait until the new theatre is open,” Michelle Wood said. “I think it will be a great place for students to meet and hang out since there really isn’t any where in Boiling Springs to hang out.” Parsons said, “The possi bilities for the new theatre are endless as far as what we will be able to offer. The theatre is only limited by the imagination of the students and faculty group that wants to use it.” Su/anna Saadi Special to the Pilot Two indepcndeni rigging conipanio.s 'vcenlh inspected and condoinned (iardner- Wobb's Dowr Thcalre due to in)pri)per rigging on some of ihc stage cquipmeni. “Condeninocl d^)C^n■t mean it's not good, il mc;ui'> it's under construction," explained technical director of theater, C'bris Parsons. After inspection, GWU adraiiiistraiion decided to closc a»id begin repairs on the the ater. 'I’wenty-five countcr- weighted batons will be installed after the original one; are remo\cti. The roof will bi lilted with steel reinforcement' to suppoil the batons. target date betweei fX'cember 1 and .lanuary 1 i: antieipated. Plans to use thi theater for the l-cMi\al o Lights is the fir-st arrangemen scheduled after the upgrading. The new theater will bi "twicc as good a theater as wi had a >ear ago," concludec Parsons. “I am very plca.set that they have taken this oppi)r tunity lo upgrade." Recycling program bacic on track Endowment to supply student scholarships Brittany Jarvis Pilot editor The recycling committee met Sept. 28 to discuss needed changes for the recycling pro gram on campus. Tom English, who serves on the committee, said, “Theoretically, it’s working again as designed.” Several faculty members have noted the different colored Jessica Webb Special to the Pilot "People who Care"— The Residence Hall Association put this Gardner-Webb slogan in action last Thursday by disas sembling more than 325 left over Good Stuff boxes; the con tents were sent to victims of Hurricane Floyd and to the Women’s Abuse Prevention Counseling Center in Shelby. Twenty-one members of the association took apart boxes from the past two years. Three- fourths of the materials went to the flood victims, while the remaining one-fourth went to the women’s shelter. When asked how it felt to be helping others. Marques Davis, Royster representative, said, "These women could be my mom or sisters. This feels good." bags now used to distinguish between recyclable materials and trash in the offices. Gardner-Webb administra tors have checked with workers at the Cliffside Recycling Center and report trucks from GWU are delivering recyclable material. English said students still can help housekeeping in effi ciently separating recycling material from garbage. He also The boxes included deodorant, shave gel, razors, snacks, medicine, shampoo, feminine hygiene products, and hi-liters. Some of the boxes also included dry erase boards and cologne, which the organi zation kept to give out at RHA conferences. Eight large boxes contatin- ing the items went to the flood victims. Two large boxes were taken to the women’s shelter by Aaron Parker, RHA Vice President, and by Ryan Parker, National Communications Coordinator. "The women were very grateful; I know they are always open for donation,” Parker said. “They need everyday stuff that we take for granted." Before disassembling boxes, RHA members attended a meeting and ate pizza. This event counted as the required asks students not to throw away half-empty bottles or cans of soft drink since they cannot be recycled. Students and faculty who notice problems with the recy cling program should contact housekeeping or Wayne Johnson. “People ought to watch to make sure it’s working,” English said. service project for RHA; RHA President, Summer Jeffcoat said, "RHA is similar to RAs, but it has a campus wide feel because representa tives from every dorm partici pate. Technically, every person on campus is a member of RHA." FROM Page One very similar in size to Mrs. Lindsay’s. When you can men tion your college among the likes of Davidson, Wake Forest and Furman, it means greatly enhanced credibility for your university." As an institution that does not accept support from the state or federal governments, Gardner-Webb operates pri marily through students’ tuition and gifts from organizations and individuals. David Webb, GWU director of major gifts, said Mrs. Lindsay’s gift demonstrates the power a bequest from an estate can have on the university. "It’s a positive situation for both the benefactor and the recipient of the gift. Someone like Mrs. Lindsay who names us in a will is not affected financially by this commitment during her lifetime. But 'at the time of her death, she has made the necessary arrangements to leave a legacy with the institu tion of her choice. In this case, she was very generous with Gardner-Webb." Gardner-Webb in 1998 completed the most significant capital campaign in its history when over $35 million was raised for facilities, endowment and technology. The Lindsays’ $5.4 million gift, however, was not part of that effort. Great Books Discussion Thursday, Nov. 4 Barbara Burkett will discuss Thomas Merton’s The Seven Storey Mountain from 5:30>6:30 Bailey Dining Room Gardner-Webb Umversity 7%ePilOt The Pilot is the officiai Gardner-Webb University student newspaper, it is produced by students under the supervision ^ the Department of Communication Studies. editor Brittany Jarvis photo editor Suzanna Saadi Box 7313 Phone: 3803 staff writers Elizabeth Allen Brian Carlton Travis John Erin Hoyle Angela Sanders advisor Mr. Bob Carey Gardner-Webb fosters an atmosphere in which stu dent journalists may report on matters of common interest and write critically about University issues, policies and programs without fear of reprisal. At the same time The Pilot adheres to high standards of integrity and journalistic responsibility. The Pilot is produced using the Quark Pubiishing System provided through a generous grant from Quaric, Inc. RHA sends goods to help relief efforts with flood victims and abused
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