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page 10 THE LANCE J^ecember Arts & Entertainment Reviews Translation Night at Writers Forum Susan Russo November 1 llh’s Fortner’s Writers Forum featured Translation Night. Four foreign students read works from their native countries. Ingrid Scholz, a junior from the Nether lands, read the p)oelry of Hans Bouma, first in Dutch and then in English. Oscar Gallego, also a junior, read the works of Federico Garcia Lorca, a twentieth century Spanish writer. From South Africa, Bobby Musengwa read his own poetry and other Beth Russo October 31st marked an evening full of fun and fright, directed by Viking Davis. The Fortner's Writer's Forum presented "A Celebration of Fear," at 8 p.m. in Vardell Hall, which was filled with jack-o-lantcms and candlabras to set the mood. Twelve people read for the event, including St. Andrews' Professors Ron Christina Marley The Gathering Place ^Vas dressed in red, white and blue on Tuesday, Nov. 8 for the Election Night Bash. The event sponsored by the History Club, was described by one student as the "social event of the year". The Gathering Place was reaching capacity as the panel discussion opened the evening. Over one hundred students, faculty and staff were present at the opening and an estimated two-hundred and fifty people took part in the bash, reported one History Club member. The menu included hamburgers, hotdogs, chips, dip, fresh fruit and vege tables, soft drinks and juices. Professor Jesse Johnakin opened the panel discussion, followed by Professors Pete Prosser, Neal Bushoven, and Tom Williams. The panelists were questioned on who they voted for and why. After each panelist answered briefly, the floor was opened for questions from faculty and stu- South African'writers. Joel Frias, a native of Mexico, reid a short story by Julio Cortazer and various poetry. Open Mike had several readers return. Chad Haddixi Matt Sutherland, and Robert Dempster read their poetry again. Paul Dinkins, last year’s Chapbook winner, read a one of his poems. Abe Walston read his own work and a poem by e.e. Cummings. Bayes, Carl Bennett, Daniel Nie, and W.D. White. Over half of the work was written for the occasion. This "Celebration," which was viewed by over a hundred people, included poetry, music and two plays written by Andy Benson and Viking Davis. dents. Staff members that were present included Harvie Jordan and Mary Kay Ollis. Jordan and Ollis represented the re publican and democratic parties in Scotland County. Midway through the evening, these representatives made statements concerning Election '88. The festivities continued until about 10:15 p.m., by which time the election had been determined. Members of the History Club said they were pleased with the amount of student, faculty and staff tumout at the club's msgor event of the Fall Term. The Club would like to thank those involved in the planning, preparation, and fulfillment of the evening. A great deal of time went into the preparation of the fes tivities. Special thanks to the panel members and local party representatives. Welcome to the Occupa tion: Green R.E.M. Robert S. Dempster This is R.E.M.'s occupation and they do it well. The title of their new album, GREEN, tells it all. The album's cover is mostly an orange hue which foreshadows the contradictions so prevalent in the album's 11 songs. "Pop Song 89," the opening cut is reminiscent of DOCU MENT, but this is not another top forty cop out. Michael Stipe's lead vocal is quite dear in all of the album's cuts, and lyrics to "World Leader Pretend" are even pro vided, uncovering the blanket of the band's primarily unintelligible lyrics. Peter Buck's guitar work is exceptional, ranging from hard, repetitive riffs to a mellower strumming from the days of "Chronic Town" and MURMUR. Mike Mill's cloud cutting tenor, first heard in "Superman," is also presented in the intricate background vocal work inherent in most of the record's cuts. It seems R.E.M. is maturing in their technique as well as style, but it is plain to hear that they have not forgotten their early works. Back in Black and White: Rattle & Hum D.M.J. Lately there has been some controversy over the colorization of black and white films, but black and white's most recent appearance shows it is here to stay. U2's new movie,. Rattle & Hum, is almost completely in black and white and this means from the very beginning when lead singer Bono announced that U2 was stealing the Beatle's "Helter Skelter" back from Charles Manson to the end credits rolling to "All Want Is You." The exception is the cleverly injected flash of color, when the barely recogniz able backdrop goes from an insignificant grey to an ultra-symbolic red playing with contre joue on the whole set, as Bono's guitar flows in chord "Where The Streets Have No Name." Directors of photography for both black and white and color segments definitely portray U2 as they should be seen. Director Phil Joanou used the images, from the slow motion black and white scene of U2 walking along the docks of Dublin to the short intense look at the Harlem street musician singing "Freedom With the current clarity of vocals, it is much easier to pick out the themes of the songs. Th^y range from self-contcmpla- tion ("Wc^rld Leader Pretend") to fear and cynicism ("Get Up"). Songs on the album range from the almost poippish "Stand" to slower, moody melodies like "I Remember California." A shift of moods is engaged from the outset, starting in a poppier trend ranging from the murkiness of "Fables" to the guitar drive of "Life's Rich Pageant" and the somber mood of MURMUR and RECK ONING. GREEN represents a collage of the band's talents in a package that is worth purchasing. R.E.M. is still maturing and searching for a perfect sound, and this is another audible result of their quest. Even though they are making real money now and playing to sell-out crowds, this album willremind any listener that R.E.M. is still R.E.M. regardless of the size of the arena and the presence of the dollar sign. For The People," to draw out U2's soul and place it before the audience. "Rattle and Yawn" is the title of a recent review written by an obviouslt inconsider ate critic who doesn't know the difference between an Alfred Hitchcock thriller and "The Attack of the Killer Tomatoes." Who could deny the importance of famous American musician ElvidPresley in Larry Mullen Jr.'s heart as the U2 drummer sits o Elvis' beloved Harley at Graceland? Who could argue bassist Adam's quote about the freedom to mix politics with music? And who can say Bono is a radical IRA supporter when you hear the charismatic singer curse the revolution as the tears of his country become the band's sweat on stage? Of cotu'se this film is predominandy made of concert shots, and despite the enlightening angles presented of the heart and soul of U2,1 wouldn't recommend it to everyone. But if you have the slightest respect for their music, this film is probably the best way to glimpse the musicians behind the songs. ’Celebration of Fear’ on Halloween Elections Bash Held
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