’’Dead Again” Alive With Mystery and Romance
by Kim Peeples
Very fev things in life motivate me to
think the way that a trip to the movie
theater this veekend did. Actually. I had
no idea hov this one movie vould make
me think
Between the suspensefui plot, the mys
terious characters, and the overall theme
of the movie, I was captivated from the
beginning, Kenneth Branagh, a hand
some English fellow, starred in the movie
playing two different roles (so we think).
His co-stars included Emma Thompson.
Andy Garcia and Robin Williams.
The basic storyline is about love, rein
carnation and REVENGE (and it is good
stuff), Not that I believe all of what was in
the story, but I did walk away thinking
about my life and the people in it. I will
say that you have to get to the movie to see
the very beginning-that’s where you
find all the juicy bits about the plot. But
stay tuned,, it gets better. Parts of the
movie are in black and white, which adds
to the essence of the movie. The mystery
is not solved until the very end, at which
point I knocked off my feet (it’s a true
Alfred Hitchcock look alike).
In the August 23 edition of the Weekend
(the insert that the N6«0 put in our HeraldV
the critics found it to be "one of the most
original works to emerge this summer. " I
disagree. It is one of the all time best
movies I have ever seen. I suppose that
because it isn t trying to solve any world
crisis or make you wonder why you paid
five and a half dollars to see it after you go
home. Warning: it will evoke some
thought!
I would compare this movie, but by no
means make it equal to, past movies that
all of you movie goers may have seen. I
think "Flatliners" made me think the way
this movie did, about all the things in life.
How about 'Always," where a man gotto
say goodbye to his love before he left into
the sky? And one that I know you ALL
have seen—"Ghost." They each have
similarities in dealing with life after
death, but they don't touch the mystery
and the romance the way "Dead Again "
does. I hope to see it rake in the awards.
And to all of you. I recommend everyone
run out and see this flick, after all, there "s
simply no excuse not to, considering it's
right in our backyard at Mission Valley.
Sports
Meredith Volley
ball Shaping Up
For 1991-92
by Hannah Siiaondii
This year's Meredith volleyball team is
taking form, shaping up and perfecting
skills in order to compete on a very
competitive level, This year's team of
players and coaches is working hard
both on and off the court to ensure a
winning year for Meredith volleyball.
This year. Dr. Chambiee coaches the
team, Dr. Bross serves as assistant coach,
and Susan Smith enters her third year
as team manger. The team consists of
three seniors: Jennifer Allen, Kristin
Horne and Ann King; four juniors:
Diane Forbes, Kristi Narron. Susan
Rigsbee and Beckie Hines; three sopho
mores; Tricia Sparks, Holly Higgins and
Carla Raynor; and three freshmen:
Jamie Richards, Jenny Reynolds and
JenniferThompson, Two of thisyear's
juniors are transfers, Susan Rigsbee
comes to us from Peace College and
Coach Chambiee feels that she "is a good
jumper and is a developing hitter,'"
Beckie Hines is joining Meredith from
UNC-Wilmington, and Chambiee says
that her strengths are "good hands,
blocking ability and strong hitting,"
The coach also commented on the im-
port^ce of both senior Jennifer Alien
and junior Kristi Narron, stating that
Allen is the team s strongest returning
hitter and she will be called upon to
provide key leadership. Narron ha
quickness, defensive skills and
knowledge of the offense, according to
Chambiee. which will allow her to make
quick offensive decisions, Chambiee
also adds that since the team has only
had about ten practices since returning
to school, the starting line-up has not
been finalized, but she is quite optimis
tic about a winning season.
Since four key defensive players from
last year's team are not returning.
Chambiee says, "defense is a focus for
us right now," While she feel that this
year's team is ""hurting defensively,"
she is quick to add that the team is
"stronger in hitting and serving than
last year’s team." Therefore, she adds,
"the focus early on in the season will be
on basic skills and offensive e and
defensive systems,"
In addition to doing their best on the
court, the team also has to focus on
academics. Athletically speaking.
Chambiee feel the schedule this season
is more challenging than last year, as
they will be competing in three tourna
ments as opposed to two from last year,
One positive aspect of this year 's sched
ule is that Meredith has made an effort
to Stress academics, thus making the
schedule less stressful for taking care
of academic matters. This effort has
been accomplished by changing from
tri-matches to dual matches, and all
overnight games are scheduled on
weekends, The academic considerations
that are given to scheduling reflect the
commitment of the college and coaches
to ensure that Meredith athletes are
given every opportunity to excel both
athletically and academically.
This year s team has already showed a
strong commitment to making this
year "s season one to be proud of.
Coach Chambiee encourages atten
dance at all of the matches not only
to support our fellow students, but to
boost team moral and watch an excit
ing and intense game, The team
invites everyone to come see the
Angels in action this week on Satur
day, Sept, 7 at 11:00 am.
CLUB NOTES
(continued from page 3)
The Astros held their first meeting
September 3 in the Chapel Commons
Room, The 1991-92 officer are: Abbie
Howell, president, Tammi George, secre
tary; Anesa Hole, treasurer; Carolyn
Moyer, publicity chair; and Kimberly
Colson, monthly project coordinator.
The Astros will be volunteering for a
bicycle race September 21-22 in
Kinston, The race will begin in
Kinston, go to Camp Sea Gull in Arapa
hoe, and then back to Kinston. They are
also designing the sweatshirts for 1991-
92,
On September 30, MEA held their
second meeting of the year. They will
be sponsoring the 'fall fest" on Sep
tember 22, The "Bone Shakers" and the
"Plain Day " will be playing at this
event. The Balloon Gallery is sponsor
ing a special! You can purchase one
mylar and two latex balloons for only
$2.50, Visit the Balloon Gallery, now
open in Cate Center!
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