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Cultural Connection April 17, 1992 Page 6 This Week At Elon Tonight ■ Slalions: The Way of ihc Cross, An Obscrvancc of Gotxl Friday portraying events from the trial to the crucifixion. Ward Gallery, Fine Arts Building, 1:30- 2:30 p.m. ■ Baseball, Elon vs. Mars Hill College, Home, 3 p.m. [Saturday ■ Baseball, Elon vs. Mars Hill College, Home, 1 p.m. I Carmina Burana: a classical concert presentation performed by Elon choral groups, orchestra, and guest soloists. Fine Arts Theatre, 8 p.m. Sunday HAPPY EASTER! [Monday ■ College Chapel, Whitley, 9:30-10 a.m. B Baseball, Elon vs. NC Wesleyan, Away, 3 p.m. Wednesday ■ North Carolina State University Large Lounge- Long Student Center. 10-11:30 p.m. Dr. Thoyd Mellon. Dean of the NCSU Graduate School will talk with students about the various graduate degree programs available at NCSU. [Thursday ■ College Coffee, Scott Plaza. 9:30-10 a.m., assorted cookics. ■ S.G.A. meeting. Long Student Center, Senate Room, 5:00 p.m. ■ Robert Venakles Images of the American Indian: Two World Views of Art and Culture," Whitley, 7:30 p.m. Venakles teaches in the American Indian Program at Cornell University, ■ Baseball, Elon vs. Ferrum College, Martinsville, 7 p.m. ■ Marcia Ann Gillespie, "Sexism in the Media," Whitley, 7:30 p.m. Gillespie is executive editor of Ms. Magazine, sponsored by the Liberal Arts Forum. Tuesday Frontlines of feminism Ms. magazine editor battles prejudice Bill Rogers The Pendulum "Why arc fliers circulated on midwest campuses encouraging discrimination against Jews, gays, and people of color? Why arc the letters KKK spray-painted on a university seat in Ohio? Why is it that every six minutes a woman will be raped in the United Slates? Why is it that females of all ages, races, and classes are victims of sexist crimes? Why docs our socicty allow these things to take place, and what, if anything, can be done?" These questions and many more will be discussed on Monday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m. in Whitley Auditorium, when the Liberal Arts Forum presents Marcia Ann Gillespie, executive editor of Ms. magazine, who will speak on the topics of "Racism and Sexism." Gillespie has received much acclaim for her efforts to urge people of all races to fight together against the rampant growth of haired and violence in American society. Gillespie feels that everyone is, in one way or another, prejudiced. In her program, she will offer examples to show this disturbing accusation is true. More importantly, she will speak on how to overcome these prejudicial feelings. She Marcia Ann Gillespie believes it is a necessary first step in curing communities of the violence that plagues them. Gillespie began her climb to the journalistic summit in 1970, when she left her research job with Time, Inc., and applied for employment at Essence magazine, where she was promoted to editor-in-chief within one year. It was her creativity ihai made Essence into the fastest growing women's magazine in the country. While she was editor-in-chief, the magazine’s circulation grew to 15 times its original volume. "There was no literary forum for African-American women," Gillespie said of her move to Essence. "1 didn't want black women growing up as 1 had, thinking only white women were beautiful. I wanted them, through Esse nee, to see and feel what blacks really are - beautiful, courageous, incredibly vital people," Gillespie said. In 1980, Gillespie chose to leave Essence and spent several years as a consultant and writer, creating a publishing seminar series for the University of the West Indies. Gillespie also collaborated with jazz immortal Lena Home on the singer's nol- yet-published autobiography, and acted as a consultant for a special issue of Life magazine about black America, in addition 10 numerous other projects. Realizing that she missed working on magazines, she reentered the business in 1980 and was named executive editor of Ms. magazine in 1988. Gillespie was recently appointed project coordinator and editor of a United Nations book on the global impact of the AIDS epidemic. Gillespie has received many awards for her work, including the March of Dimes' "Outstanding Woman in Publishing" and the prestigious Matrix Award from the New York chapter of Women in Communications. She was also voted one of the "Fifty Faces of America's Future" by Time, Inc., where her career began. Greek From page 1 Starting Monday the fraternities and sororities will begin competition for the title of Greek Week Champion. "Organization will be the key to winning again, bui the way the scalings are, it's going to be very hard to repeat this year," said Andy Ellen, a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon, the 1991 fraternity Greek Week champions. The road won't be easy for anyone. With ihe addition of events like the big wheel race, jello races. Twister and car stuffing, keeping a straight face might be the most challenging aspect of the whole week. Greek Week has been designed to emphasize fun and brother/sisterhood among all the Greeks. Kristie Hegarty, of Zeta Tau Alpha, said "It's fun for everyone. There's a lot of hard work and the competition gets tough at times, but in the end we all know that it's all for fun." One of the most popular events is the lip sync competition. This event will be in Whitley auditorium on Tuesday night. Each organization has eight minutes on stage to lip sync their favorite song. The judges arc members of the faculty and people from the community. This year, the Greek Week committee plans to make this more than just a sports - oriented competition. The committee has incorporated community service into the week. To kick things off Monday, all organizations will participate in a recycling drive and trash clean up. "This is a great opportunity for the Greek system to give back to the community," Wad.sworth said. As Greek Week approaches, some have begun practicing the tougher events. Football, softball and basketball are the three sports that draw the largest crowd. Everyone is invited to attend the events and all the Greeks are encouraged to participate. The 1991 Greek champions were Sigma Phi Epsilon and Phi Mu. Will they repeat this year or will another rise to the lop and claim the title of Greek Week Champion? VKTIM ONLY YOU CAN PREVENT fOfitST FIRES. A PuWk S^fvK e o the USOA Forest ServKe and youf Stdrte Forester
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