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Popular video game hits stores Students wait in line for Halo 2 Abbie Crago Pilot Staff The highly anticipated release of “Halo 2” brought together Xbox gamers from around the world early on morning of Nov. 9. According to a Microsoft press release, over 1.5 million copies of the game were preordered. 2.4 million copies were sold Nov. 9. “Halo 2” smashed all game sales records includ ing that of Playstation^ “Grand Theft Auto,” by selling $125 million in the first 24 hours. Pricing for the game starts at $49.99. At the Shelby Wal-Mart the line was only 11 people deep when the game went on sale at 12:01 a.m., but a Wal- Mart employee said 50 copies had been sold by night’s end. A t Wal-Mart, Xbox had enlisted the help of a local female model in hopes of boosting sales to the generally male audi ence. Patrons stood in line at EBGames in the Cleveland Mall for more than an hour. “1 won’t stay up all night playing, but 1 can’t wait to play and see if it’s better than the first Halo,”’ said Justin Jolly, junior. “Halo 2” the same look i^^ie first “Halo,” but more dramatic music is avail able on the compact disc. “We’re all going to fail our classes because of this,” said Senior John Terrell. “It’s a great game.” photo by Wes Rice Russ Gribble, senior, plays the new video game hit, Halo 2. “A Ghost Story:” legacy to legend Jacob Conley Pilot staff The first two things Gardner-Webb University students are told when they come on campus for orien tation are: Beware of the geese, and did you hear about that girl who died in Decker? Now, thanks to “The Legacy: A Ghost Story,” the legend of GWU’s favorite residential spook will live forever. “The Legacy” is the account of a GWU student who committed suicide. Written and produced by Jim Lawrence, professor of communication studies at GWU, “The Legacy” opens with a scene from Oct. 31, 1955. A young college stu dent, Mary Livingston is anxiously awaiting her boyfriend. But the anxious ness soon turns to anxiety when the boyfriend, Jonathon, chokes Livingston to death. To cover his crime, Jonathon hangs his girlfriend from the top floor of Decker dorm, and the cause of death is considered a sui cide. Flash forward five decades. Freshmen Rebecca Jennings moves into the third floor room of Decker, previously occu pied by Livingston. Rebecca, played by GWU Senior Katie O’Neill, inevitably hears that she is ^lll^g in “the dead girl’s Rebecca thinks nothing of this fact until she is visit ed by Mary’s ghost. Through a series of visita- • s and her own investi- on into Livingston’s mysterious demise, Rebecca discovers the truth behind the Decker ghost. Just the facts Running Time: 75 minutes Showtimes: Nov. 19 - Nov 21 2, 4, 7 & 9 p.m. Where: Carmike 10 at Shelby Mall Tickets: $2.00 for GWU students / $ 4.00 for non students. Tickets can be purchased through CSH 110 by 5p.m. today or at the theater 30 minutes before showtime. Rating: NR, although some scenes are not appropriate for children My Rating: 4 out of 5 For more information on "The Legacy” check out the official website: legacy.gardner-wehb.edu photo courtesy of Jim Lawrence Rebecca, played by Senior Katie O’Neill, talks with her boyfriend, Johnny, played by Sophomore Mark Houser. The film premieres this weekMd. and that her new boyfriend, for the nexlmo weeks, so 1 played by sophomore Mark was expecting something Allan Houser, along with comparable to “The Scream his Baptist-preacher grand- Trilogy.” Unfortunately, father, are involved in the “The Lega^fc fright fac- mystery as well. tor is akmWo that of “The Legacy: A Ghost "Casper’s.” Story” is well written, and while there are some the actors do an excellent riotentially scary scenes that job ofinfiising life into their^kj r^|ble scenes from a characters. ^midil^Kl horror flick, the Filmed on location at gp realistic special Art building opens doors Students sell art GWU, “The Legacy” push es the limits of digital video production. This allowed GWU students and faculty to maintain the quality of the film while keeping pro duction costs low. 1 had a hard time how ever, placing the movie in a particular genre. To me, ghost stories are supposed to be frightening enough to make you use a nightlight effects weakens “The Legacy’s” effectiveness as a true horror film. So my advice is for stu dents and alumni to go see “The Legacy” for the superb acting, the humor and the pleasure of seeing GWU on the big screen. If you are expecting to be scared, you will be unduly disappointed in a truly won- derftil film. Amanda Wood Pilot copy editor Gardner-Webb University’s department of fine arts will hold an open house at their new facility on Nov. 30. The open house will begin at 6 p.m. and will showcase the new art stu dios and classrooms in the art annex behind the Millennium Playhouse. “It’s really just open house, open doors - nothing fancy,” said Doug Knotts, chair of the department of fine arts. “We’re excited about showing our studios because a lot of people on campus still don’t know about our major.” Following the open house, the fine arts depart ment will hold a reception for student-artists in O. Max Gardner Hall, where the stu dent art show is on display. Art Instructor Paula Wilson said her students are proud of the work they’ve done this semester. “1 think everybody likes Time, date, place The art open house will be at 6p.m. Nov. 30. Their new building is located behind the Comm. Study Hall. On Dec. 3 and 4, students will sponsors art sale from 1 to and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m, respectively. art deep down Wilson said. The department will also hold a student art sale on Dec. 3 and 4. The art sale is sponsored by the art club. “Funds from that go to support the students and the art club,” Knotts said. “Part of the proceeds will be used to buy display equipment for a university gallery.” The sale will feature handmade Christmas cards and ceramic toys, according to Knotts. The sale runs in 0. Max Gardner Hall from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Dec. 3 and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec 4. Don't let the roar of the crowd keep you from staying in touch. Share all the Big South Conference's great moments this year with Axcess®“ Text Messaging from ALLTEL. With Text Messaging, you can send and receive text messages from your wireless phone. It's the easy way to keep in touch—especially when Big South fans are celebrating. Sign up today. Visit www.alltel.com for an ALLTEL store near you.
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