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November 11,1998 "Voice of the Boone Campus" Volume 27, Issue 5 "Rich Aunt" gets shot November 13 & 14 Fall cast ready to perform By Jaret Morlan Bear Facts Staff After approximately two months of drew an Episcopalian minister who uses rehearsal, the cast of DMACC's fall play, very large words. The feelings Cue ex- "I Shot My Rich Aunt" are now preparing pressed are shared by the rest of the cast, themselves for their two performances. some cast members have stated that it was The performance of a play is really what the funniest show they've ever been in. theater is all about. A group of actors can Through weeks of hard work and rehearse a play till the cows come home, practice, "I Shot My Rich Aunt" is ready but what good does that do if no one gets to show what it has to the Boone and to see the final product? With this being DMACC community. Tickets are free for said, Kay Mueller and the cast of the the DMACC student body and $5 dollars show J' roudly announce the performances for the general public. of "I Shot My Rich Aunt" will be Nov. 13 and 14 at 8 p.m. in the Boone DMACC Since the production uses a very large theater. and extensive vocabulary, Kay Mueller The show, a British stiff upper lip (the shows director) had the idea of ex- comedy, takes place in modern day Eng- posing the audienceto the words'they will photo by .Jay CII~ land and includes a cast of characters here in the show. So here's your pop In a recent rehearsal, Eloise the maid (Dee McKnight, center) informs best friends which will have you in stitches. With quiz, two tickets \rill be given away to the Dustin (Alan Fredericksen, left) and Bingo (Jaret Morlan, right) of the whereabouts wacky unions, a backwards staircase, and person to turn in the most correct answers of Aunt Valonia. Believing Aunt Valonia is dead, Dustin and Bingo shutter at the a drawbridge that rises on the far side of of the matching words to the Bear Facts thought of her being "upstairs." the moat, the setting of the play is more Office (room 210) by Thursday Nov. 12. than comical. If there is a tie, the person to turn it in "This show is one of the more enter- first will win. taining plays I've been involved in, and 1 Learn your vocabulary and come to can't wait for production night!" com- enjoy the fall play, "I Shot My Rich mented Jay Cue, who plays Nigel Wen- .Auntn. u Contrive to embellish your verbositJ; (Get ready to learn big words) To present free concert Debauchery 1. an event that is unlikely to occur By Bob Eschliman Nobless Oblige 2. benevolent and honorable Bear Facts Staff Blithe 3. a great work Predilections 4. known by a restricted number DMACC will offer a free concert on versity, and is nearing the completion of Sesquipedalian '5. deep and extensive learning November 18 for the public's entertain- his Doctoral degree from the University Elucidate 6. following a meal ment. Skyline Brass, a brass quintet, will of Kansas. David Wolf, the bass trom- Erudition 7. striking conspicuous offer their unique brand of chamber music bonist for Skyline, attended the Eastman Vernacular 8. extreme sensual indulgence to the Boone Campus starting at 11:30 School of Music, and holds performance Intimation 9. to deny oneself a.m. degrees from the University of Illinois, Salient 10. to recite Skyline's David Kjar, who plays a and CCM. Incipient 1 1. large destructive fire trumpet, has an Iowa connection, getting Skyline Brass has been assigned to the Contingencies 12. cheerful his Bachelor of Music Degree from the Ballard of Huxley School District for this Postprandial 13. imply subtly University of Northern Iowa, and having year through a fine arts grant. They have Colloquial 14. given to using long words played with the Cedar Falls/Waterloo recently performed at Drake University Esoteric 15. disposition in favoring something Symphony and the Chamber Orchestra of and Sirnpson College. Skyline's most Rhapsodize 16. contemptuous of what is honorable Iowa. John Burgess, Skyline's other recent album offers some contemporary Abnegate 17. wicked or infamous trumpeter, has a Bachelor's Degree from chamber music, which is sure to delight Amicable 18. beginning to exist or appear Wichita State University, and a Master's anyone. Supine - 19. to make clear or plain Degree from the Cincinnati College- The concert will be an excellent break Asseverate 20. to declare seriously or positively Conservatory of Music. in the day for students and faculty alike, Magnum Opus 2 1. relating to conversation Jody Schmidt, who plays the french and should be entertaining as well as edu- Nefarious 22. characterized by showing friendliness horn, has degrees from Ohio State Uni- cational for the entire audience. All stu- Conflagration 23. native language of a region or country versity and CCM. Bruce Tychinski, a dents, staff and faculty are encouraged to Unscrupulous 24. lying on the back, facing upwards trombonist, has both his Bachelor's and attend, as well as members of the Boone Master's Degrees from Penn State Uni- community. Page Two Boone Campus News November 11,1998 Winter weather I lolicy announced SAB P1an.sto Add New Member - DMACC If there is inclement weather At the Boone Campus, Executive Dean By ad; Evans % such as a blizzard or ice storm, DMACC Kriss Philips will determine if college Bear Facts Staff students, faculty and staff should listen to classes should be closed. The decision to add a new member radio stations for possible college closing In a memorandum to Boone Campus was finalized during the Wednesday, announcements. Boone Campus closing students and employees, Philips stated, "If Nov. 4 meeting. The final decision to in- , annr,uncements are made on the following weather conditions in the early morning state Wade Marsh as the fifth member of radio stations: hours warrant, the decision to cancel the SAB was met with approval. classes due to inclement weather will The final vote was not taken, how- AM Stations most generally be made around 6 a.m. As ever, due to the fact that only two mem- KDLS 1310 PerryIJefferson soon as a decision is made to cancel bers were present, and three are required KCIM 1380 Carroll Boone Campus classes, the radio stations to form a quorum to take a vote. Presi- KASI 1430 Ames will be contacted." dent Robert Eschliman, at-large member KWBG 1590 Boone Weather conditions often change Charity Peterson and alternate Mike Bill FM Stations quickly; however, both for the worse and were not able to attend the meeting due KKRL 93.7 Carroll for the better and it may not be possible to to personal reasons. KLRX 96.1 Newton make a closing decision by the target Recorder Kari Hull and at-large KGW 98.9 Jefferson times. member Jen Kovach were the only KDLS 101.7 Perry/Jefferson Weather forecasts are often inaccurate members present, and discussion about KEZT 104.1. Ames in predicting the severity of winter the membership dilemma, as well as a KCCQ 105.1 Ames storms. Consequently, the decision to controversy over ticket prices for non- close a campus is based more on actual students at DMACC plays were at the If you do not hear DMACC men- weather conditions than on weather fore- top of the agenda. tioned, you may call 432-7203 or 1-800- casts longer than 2 to 4 hours. Kay Mueller, head of the drama de- 362-2 127 (press 3 for Boone Campus) for Philips also stated, "When weather partment. spoke to defend the ticket a message regarding college closing. conditions in the early mornings delay the prices, saying that it is not within the Faculty and staff who have voice mail start of school the offices will be open for SAB's authority to debate ticket prices, may also access their voice box from business at the designated time. Classes and that the drama tickets were afforda- home and heir a broadcast message if the will begin with the first full class period bly priced. considerably less than what a college campus has been closed. beginning on or after the designated commercial play would charge. There are no specific guidelines for time." Despite not attending the meeting, closing college in terms of inches of snow It is DMACC's intention to provide President Eschliman left detailed notes or temperature, since many factors, in- safe learning conditions while providing regarding the issue with Recorder Hull, cluding time of day, total snowfall, inten- the opportunity for students to complete in case the issue came to a vote. Eschli- sity of snowfall, wind, and visibility all classes on a timely basis, when a vast man feels that the plays offered by affect this decision. majority are able to safely attend. DMACC are not the same as commercial DMACC gives very serious consid- The final decision to come to college plays eration to all inclement weather and is when DMACC remains open can only be Eschliman stated that DMACC plays committed to making decisions to close made by the individual student, based on are offered as educational opportunities college as soon as possible. DMACC specific extenuating circumstances, re- for DMACC drama students and as rec- monitors weather conditions continuously garding the safety of travel. During ad- reation and entertainment for the rest of in advance of winter storms. verse weather, the DMACC faculty has the student body, and should not be used been considerate of students who were Telephone (5 15) 432- 1060 as a profit-builder for the school.