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Page A4 Friday, September 22, 2006 The Phot Big game puts spotlight on Boiling Springs By Jacob Conley jacl211@gardner-webb. edu Many people view football as a game played with 22 sweaty men chasing a pigskin. But for many in the Gardner-Webb University family, Saturday’s game versus the Mountaineers of Appalachian State University is more than just a game. It is an opportunity to bring renown to GWU. “This is probably the most publicized athletic event on campus since we hosted the Olympic cycling trails in 1996,” said GWU Sports Infor mation Director Marc Rabb. “And I think it’s because of ASU’s prominence, regionally and nationally.” As a result of this prominence, a record crowd is expected to squeeze into Ernest W. Spangler Stadium Saturday. Although an exact number will not be known until after the game. Athletic Director Chuck Burch’s estimation is higher than the current record for Spangler Stadium. That record was set on Sept. 25, 2004, when A stadium divided 6,311 fans saw GWU come from behind to beat the No. 25 Western Carolina Catamounts, 26-20. One week earlier, 6,009 fans saw No. 4 Furman beat GWU, 38-6. GWU added almost 3,500 seats during stadi um renovations that were completed in Septem ber 2004. The current seating capacity is 7,500. “I hesitate to give an exact number because there are so many variables, such as weather,” said Burch. “But right now, we are planning for 9,500. Since ASU travels so well, we could have more than that, so we are looking into additional seating.” With such a large crowd at the stadium, and the opportunity for viewers on ESPNU, ESPN’s college sporting network, Burch hopes there will be a great college atmosphere in Boiling Springs for all to see. “We did a very nice job with stadium renova tions,” said Burch. “This is the first Big South game broadcast on the ESPN family of networks. It’s going to be exciting for GWU to be a part of that.” Not only will this game benefit GWU, it will also allow members of Cleveland County to come together. “There is a large base of ASU graduates in this area,” said Burch. “This game will also al low people who normally would not come to a game, but recognize the ASU name, to come and enjoy a college football game. These people will not be affiliated with either school. Hopefully, they will cheer for the Bulldogs.” Such a large ASU contingent worries Bull dogs Head Coach Steve Patton. “We won’t have a home field advantage,” Patton said, during his weekly press conference. “ASU brings so many people that not everybody in the crowd will be cheering for us.” Even so, Patton also views this game as an opportunity. “We have played well against top tier pro grams like App State,” said Patton. “For ex ample, we scored 31 points on a playoff team in Furman. If we compete, we will help ourselves, but if we don’t, we will lose 900 to nothing.” Packed house during Saturday’s game won’t be all ’Dog By Jacob Conley jacl 2II @gardner-webb. edu Abraham Lincoln once said that, “A house divid ed against itself can not stand.” Gardner-Webb’s Ernest W. Spangler Sta dium will be a , testing ground for that piece of presidential wisdom on Saturday, as No. 2 Appa lachian State University comes to town. It is expected that thou sands of ASU fans will fol low. The stands won’t be the only place where loyalties will be split, however. This schism can also be found within the GWU family. Karissa Weir, director of student leadership and ac tivities, and an ASU gradu ate, is tom between the two schools. “I’m enjoying this,” said Weir of her unique situation. “I’m excited about seeing the defending national champions play, and I want both teams to win.” Along with having the ability to see her alma ma ter play GWU Saturday, Weir is also looking for ward to the benefits such a high-profile game will bring to GWU. “I think any competi tive team has a measuring stick,” said Weir. “And what better way to mea sure your ability than line up against the national Pilot photo by Rachel Lloyd Karissa Weir graduated from ASU and is now employed by GWU. She has not predicted a winner for the game on Saturday. champions?” Not only will this game provide a gauge of the growth of the GWU program, it will, in Weir’s opinion, bring the GWU family and the Boiling Springs commu nity closer. “I think it is very iron ic that this game falls on Family Weekend,” she said. “Because if we win, it would not only mean a lot to GWU, but also Boil ing Springs, Shelby and the surrounding area. In addition, we will be bring ing in a lot of people for the game and a lot of them could be prospective stu dents.” Weir also anticipates the large crowd, but whom does she predict to win? “Since both teams can’t win. I’ll say this,” she said. “It only took David a few stones and a sling.” Pilot photo by Ashley Carter IVIichele Milner took first place in the women’s 5K cross-country race in a recent meet. Milner takes top spot at Clemson By Jack Naish jgn0309@gardner-webb. edu Two weeks ago, the Gardner-Webb cross-coun- try team celebrated Michele Milner’s performance at Clemson University. Milner finished first place in the women’s 5K cross-country race at the Clemson Invitational on Sept. 9. “It was really excit ing because I hadn’t won any major meet since high school,” said Milner. She said she usually has a normal routine for men tally preparing for a race. “Normally, I just relax,” said Milner. “I try to have fun with my teammates and not to think about it. When I think about it, I get into trouble.” Whatever she’s doing certainly works well. Mil ner finished the race with a time of 18:36. A senior nursing ma jor, Milner is considering a move to Charleston, S.C. after graduation, where she will pursue her master’s degree at the University of South Carolina. IF YOU SAVE A HERO WHAT 80ES THAT. HAKE YOU Pilot photo by Haley Black A group of students from the theater department walk down the red carpet at the MIA awards in Charlotte on Sunday. At right are professor Chris Keene and his wife, iVlondai Disappointing night at MTAs Mgrti men and wariien. on front a--® surviving We^lsirsatsniiig injursns than: ?wr far nrx! ne-iisan- Wp hsiw ihs rwsS «lits rsMirsss; r. the wtjHil. te n: U.S. A>r Farce nurse, yas) ritc.ejw th« TitKl advances t'ijininrj anc Kivs la ?he afst RicCirss l-echnalagy on lh> plair®; And wtistSsr yuij'r* trealiisg Asrmen pr ioreiifr ■^1 gr rhc!- an Nsre in she U.S..: ypii of iha! is If jDii ro inicriislcis !r, baraing mpr® a befior place !a S!r3clic« ;aKl ar visit LK otaine^. J'8QQ-58S-52&D • AlRF«a:EXOM/HEflia«ARE By All Cunningham acunning@gardner-webb. edu Gardner-Webb University at tended the Metrolina Theater As sociation Awards Sunday, on the strength of 17 award nominations in eight categories. The MTA awards honor theater productions on the college/universi ty, comedy, drama, musical, regional and special event levels of the great er Charlotte area. Although GWU did not bring any awards back to Boiling Springs, the event was exciting for everyone that attended. As the limos pulled up and nomi nees and guests filled out, there was a red carpet leading up to the Mc- Glohon Theater at Spirit Square in Charlotte. Once past the red carpet, there were refireshments and plenty of op portunities for mingling. M’lissa Lawrence was nominat ed for her cameo role as a nurse in “Purging Mary.” “Yes, it is weird to be compet ing against others from GWU,” said Lawrence. “I’m not a theater major. Someone like that deserves it.” Karl Mosbacher, who was nomi nated for his lead role in “Purging Mary,” and for his cameo role in “Baby the Musical,” “I’m not expecting to win,” said Mosbacher. “I’m just happy to be here, but it would be neat to win Best Lead Actor.” Rachel Lambert perfonned a solo, “The Story Goes On,” from “Baby the Musical.” She was also nominated for her lead role in the production. “Not in the slightest,” said Lam bert, when asked if it was awkward to perform in front of peers from GWU. “I’m just happy to be a part. Everyone deserves an award because a lot of effort was put forth.” Scot Lahaie, assistant professor of theater, was nominated for most outstanding director for “Baby the Musical” and “Purging Mary.” “If my pride were a mountain, it would be Everest; if it were an ocean, it would be the Atlantic,” said Lahaie. “I am extremely proud.” Cory Dykstra, a GWU make-up and lighting technician, was recog nized as one of the MTA’s Volun teers of the Year. Winning a few awards would have made the night more memo rable. “All of the other plays in our category were musicals,” said Chris Keene, an assistant professor of the ater who serves as technical director. “You left the theater feeling happy and light. Our plays, even ‘Baby,’ were not those types of plays. Ours were more dramatic, and drama and comedy do not compete against each other, which is why they have sepa rate categories.” The theater department’s next production is “Waiting for Godot,” which will be performed Oct. 3-7. This year marks the centennial of playwright Samuel Beckett, and GWU is reviving one his most no table productions in his honor.
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