Oct. 11, 2001
Arts & Entertainment
Page 19
Religious Life brings medieval meditation tool to campus
Jason Chick
A&E Editor
A replica of a 13th century laby
rinth allowed Elon students, faculty,
staff and community members to
find themselves. Sponsored by Re
ligious Life, the labyrinth was show
cased in McKinnon Hall last Sun
day and Monday
In the Middle Ages, labyrinths
were used in cathedrals as alterna
tive pilgrimage destinations for those
who could not reach holy lands.
The labyrinth was an 11-circuit
spiral replica of the 13th century
stone work in the floor of Charles
Cathedral in France. The Chartes
Labyrinth’s design honors the lost
tradition of sacred geometry, a
knowledge that demonstrates that
everything is one.
There is only one path leading to
the center and back out again. Un
like a maze there are no false turns
or dead ends. The path is about one-
third mile long and takes about 20
minutes to complete.
Some people walk, other dance
or skip, a few even crawl. But those
who believe in its healing powers
say the walk is for similar reasons—
to find inner peace, solve a problem,
or connect with their spirituality.
The meditation walk is a three-
stage process. The first is moving
to the center, letting go of life’s de
tails. The second stage occurs when
one reaches the center. This is a
place to meditate. Enter with an
open heart and mind; receive what
is there. The last stage is the walk
out. As ones leaves, one’s spiritual
ity and healing powers go to work.
The labyrinth allows people to
ward off the stress and pressures of
everyday life. Votive candles,
dimmed lights and soft instrumen
tal music create the atmosphere for
“the pilgrims.”
The number of labyrinths and
other spiritual tools in the United
States has increased greatly in re
cent years. In 1991, the mystic spi
ral appeared for the first time in 350
years at San Francisco’s Grace Ca
thedral. The labyrinth was installed
permanently in 1995, making it the
first in the western hemisphere in
600 years.
Brian Viebranz/The Pendulum
The labyrinth, which tal^es about 40 minutes to an hour to experience, is used to reflect on one’s life.
Students used the time to relax, meditate and to just put aside the stressful college life.
Emmys, first time that an awards show
has been canceled? Decision by Friday
Jason Chick
A&E Editor
The 53*^ Annual Emmy Awards
have been canceled for a second time,
this time because of the United Stales
attacks on Afghanistan and may not be
rescheduled again.
Once the strikes began, organizers
said they began to receive calls that at
tendees that they were bailing out even
if the show went on.
Ellen DeGeneres, this year’s host,
after a morning of rehearsal, told the
Los Angeles Times she was devastated.
However, much of the Industry sup
ported the Television Academy of Arts
and Sciences decision.
There is doubt on whether or not
there will be another rescheduling, as
CBS has lost an estimated $3 million
into these failed attempts. The cost
came from venue bookings and tight
ened security that included a no-fly zone
over the Shrine Auditorium and an ul
tra-sensitive metal detector at the front
door.
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Members of the media began to leave after the announcement that the
award show was again canceled.
Television Academy Chairman
Bryce ZabeltoidGoldDerby.com,“We
probably aren’t going to try to stage an
other Shrine Auditorium spectacle
[even if we reschedule].”
This year’s show had planned to in
clude opening remaiks by newsman
Walter Cronkite and closing comments
by New York Mayor Rudy GiuUiani.
Special segments in tribute to those lost
on SepL 11 and to the rescue workers
were also planned.
As the red carpet was rolled up and
the set tom down for a second time, the
Industry may have to prepare itself for
the complete cancellation of the 53*^
Emmys. If that happens, it will be the
first time ever for a major awards show.
Nominations are open
for Who^s Who Award
Each year the national publication, “Who’s Who Among Stu
dents in American Universities and Colleges,” solicits names
of juniors, seniors and graduate students to be nominated by
their college/university on the basis of outstanding scholas
tic, service, and leadership performance.
Nominees who are accepted by Who’s Who will be listed in
the national Who’s Who directory, receive an award certifi
cate, and be recognized locally and in their hometown news
paper. Students often include the recognition by Who’s Who
in their resume when searching for employment.
Juniors, seniors and graduate students with at least a 2.5 GPA
are eligible for this award, and can nominate themselves by
completing an application form available in Alamance 120.
As specified on the form, students must submit a cover letter
indicating their interest in being considered, and a resume.
Letters of recommendation from faculty are allowed, but not
required. The deadline for submitting completed application
materials is Nov. 1.
A committee of Elon University students, faculty, and Stu
dent Life staff will review applications and make nomina
tions.