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Joey started rocking with some of their "Brick," was played as well. One the Entertainl!lEll1f~@f ·'·'········ best and most fun songs. Ben The end of the regular set was Folds Five (BFF for short) play a truly outstanding. We were treat things pening one of a kind, guitar-less, piano ed to one of my favorite BFF Well, we finally have the potential to WWF On Friday, April 14th, Ben Folds based pop and this night showed songs, "Philosophy." During see things get interesting in the WWE the Five and Philadelphia's own The all the facets of their style. After "Narcolepsy," Folds did some phys The couple of weeks following allianc Roots played a double-billed, out the instrumental "Theme from Dr. ical comedy as he completely fell Wrestlemania were WCW-quality snooz betwee door show for the University of Pyser," they blew us away with the off his stool then stumbled across ers, but now WWF fans have something S t e v Pennsylvania's Spring Fling. The 1-Z-6 combination of "One Angry the top of his piano to the micro to look forward to: the return of Stone Black weather was quite nice, and the Dwarf and ZOO Solemn Faces," phone at center stage (as if he had Cold Steve Austin this Sunday at the and D ' concert was in Hill Field, which "Army," and "Battle of Who Could narcolepsy. .. get it?) and proceeded Pay-perl/iew entitled Backlash. I'm des Brown. lived up to its name. There was a Care Less." Folds even pulled off to shout the chorus of "I'm not perately hoping that the Rattlesnake's D'lo and fulJ-size stage set up in a grassy his trademark throwing of his tired!" After the usual manic set return will also signal a change in the Blackman field on a bit of a slope. A DJ spun piano stool onto the piano keys closer of "Song For the Dumped," WWF World Championship from the are techni man who's held it since September (save c a I I records for us for a while until the ' right away. All three members they surprised me with a totally for a one month interruption when Big impressive, Roots hit the stage. (singer/pianist Ben Folds, bassist unexpected cover of "Video Killed Show won the title), Triple H, to the man yet bland The Roots are one of the few rap Robert Sledge, drummer Darren the Radio Star." who is truly the most electrifying sports p~rsonality . WWF.co acts with live instruments and not Jesse) were on top of their game The audience enjoyed Ben Folds entertainer today, the Rock. Wise, so hopefully teammg a D], They rely on a bassist, key this night. Especially Jesse, who is Five a lot more than I'd realized, I ' m getting really tired of the whole up will allow them to form a board player, drummer, and a a truly outstanding and underrat because they cheered loudly and McMahonlHelmsley era. I think Thple H good heel team and rise in the tag team "human turntablist". They were, ed drummer who can play some for a long time before they is a great performer and his run at the ranks. The Kurt Angle vs. Big Show however; without human sound amazing drum fills. Now he also returned for an outstanding spotlight was well deserved. But it 's rivalry isn't meant to be taken seriously effects man Rahzel the "Godfather has an arsenal of additional per encore. They played two songs off time for something to change. Shane, as both are fairly comical characters right of N oyze" at this show, and had a cussion now to perform some of their self-titled first album: "Uncle Triple H, Steph and Vince are constantly now, but it needs more time to develop. bickering amongst themselves, but Right now I think Tazz is being mis fill-in drummer as well. The Roots the more . elaborate songs off Walter" and the fan-favorite always manage to screw the Rock in the used. A rivalry between he and Crash use a very jazzy, R&B sound BFF ' s third album, The flU nderground." end. Two on pne matches, three on one Holly would be interesting, but keep underneath frontman Black Unauthorized Biography of Reinhold Overall, the show was very matches, crooked tag matches; it's all Perry Saturn and Hardcore Holly out of Thought's rapping. However, by Messner, released last year. impressive. It's a shame that getting so wearisome. I believe this is it. They just muck things up. The Dudley the time their encore came up, The band switched gears into Widener has never put together a having an adverse effect on the Rock's Boys vs. T & A rivalry has been pretty they had overstayed their welcome some of their finest ballads, includ show like this in the four years image. I've noticed just a very slight entertaining thanks entirely to Trish in my opinion. The Roots' encore ing "Don't Change Your Plans" I've been here. Something like dent in the Rock's pop (crowd reaction). Stratus' new found love for tables. The was a random mix of solos from and "Magic." "Steven's Last this, even on a smaller scale, would A couple of months ago, the pop during battle of the WWF Latinos, Eddie the band members, unidentified Night In Town" is always one of have been wonderful here. Rock's entrance was noticeably more Guerrero and Essa Rios, should be a tech guests on stage, and brief covers the most entertaining songs of any Additionally, this is my final article earth shaking. After seeing him lose nically impressive match, but will proba match after match and endure screw job bly go nowhere after Backlash. Lita of various rap hits. The majority of Ben Folds Five show, with Folds for The Dome, and I 've really after screw job, I think the fans are needs to go out on her own soon and the crowd loved their set, but I was getting out from behind his piano enjoyed my two years as an beginning to get tired of seeing Rock make a run at the Woman's Title. anxious for Ben Folds Five. to play the unusual mouth organ Entertainment editor and writer. I fight because they know he won't win. Guerrero ' s whole GED quest is pretty When Ben Folds Five did finally and sing in the center of the stage. hope that you have enjoyed what I If he does win, he ends up getting beat to funny, though I'm sure a few people out take the stage, they immediately Their biggest hit, the mournful have written as well. a pulp anyway as had happened in the there will find it offensive. I think it 's Bossman/Buchanan vs. Rock match two great the WWF refuses to go PC. weeks ago. His interviews are now more Hopefully Edge and Christian will serious in nature as he talks more of beat retain the tag team titles against X-pac ing his opponents rather than the humor and Road Dogg this Sunday. Did anyone ous putdowns that made the Rock so lik else catch the Dogg say, "if you ain't able. down with Dennis Knight" on Raw? The main event at Backlash is a Dennis Knight is Mideon 's rea! name. straight-up one-on-one match between From what I've read, he ! s experiencing the Rock and Triple H with Vince some unexplained abdominal pain, so I McMahon at ringside for Triple Hand guess that was just Mr. James way of giv Stone Cold at ringside for the Rock. Last ing a shout out to his buddy during his week on Raw, Linda McMahon time of trouble. announced Austin 's presence much to I'm sad to say, this is my last the dismay of Stephanie and Triple H. WWF column for the Dome (sniff, sniff). The idea! situation at Backlash would be I hope I 've been able to provide the if Stone Cold beats up Vince McMahon, Dome readers with a little bit of insight the Rock beats Triple H on his own, and on what I find a truly fascinating enter a new three-way rivalry emerges with tainment industry. I hope all of you marks professional competition and mutual out there continue to watch, enjoy every respect existing between Rock and Side Russian Leg-sweep savor every Austin and venomous hatred from both Drop Toe-hold, andas the great performer, Rock and Austin for Triple H. I ' ve been author and ravioli commercial actor, Mick so way off recently in my predicting of Foley, has said so often, "Have a Nice WWF events, I'm sure that this scenario Day!" won 't happen and, given how long this tiresome storyline has gone on, some thing more lame will emerge. Page 82 Widener University: The Dome April 28, 2000
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THE DOME ASKS THE REVIEW: ELLEN FOSTER, BY KAYE
QUESTION, GIBBONS (VINTAGE: 1997) PAPERBACK $8.00. 126 PAGES.
"When I was little I has been through it all Feeling unwanted and Asst. EntertairlJt@ifElfitilf it? would think of ways to alone, Ellen creates a world through her own under HEy Doc ••• ? kill my daddy. I would standing of reality. She understands life for what it figure out this or that is, and accepts what hand it has dealt her with an way and run it down through my head until it got enormous amount of grace. easy. The way I liked best was letting go a poiso The cast of characters is like no other. Gibbons is nous spider in his bed." What a way to begin a straightforward and fully understand the heart of novel! TIlls brilliantly laid out novel by Kaye the south. She leaves. no stone unturned as she Melissa your time talents to help other people. Gibbons is the perfect read for a hot summer day. unfolds the story with beautiful simplicity. The ebb Asst Volunteering can be a great experience for Ellen Foster is the story of a little girl, torn by the and flow of Ellen Foster will keep you turning, page people on bOth ends. When you give your death of her mother, and haunted by the abuse from after page, to see what will happen next. You will time to help others, you gain self-esteem, After 18-aedit semester, I am totally burnt knowledge, and skills that will last you a her drunken father. Left with no one else in the travel with Ellen from each foster home to the next, out I want to take the summer and rest, butl lifetime. A good way to start out the world, Ellen sets out on her own personal life jour falling in love with this little girl over and over again. also know that I should be working. What can process would be to check your local ney to find a home. . TIlls young child's story will break the hearts of I do to make my summer enjoyable even if I newspapers to see if there are any volun This novel is packed with charm and grace. The all that dare to meet her. With its simple narrative have to work? teer want ads. If not, call your local volun author combines poignancy with Southern flair, and emotional charge, one would be a fool to miss teer center, or social services, which is darkness With humor, and imagination with reality. out on Ellen Foster. If there is even one novel that Need a Break always looking for'Volunteers. A represen Gibbons creates this beautiful plot around her little you dare to read this summer, make Ellen Foster by tative there can direct you to an organiza gem, Ellen. Ellen is the eleven-year-old with such Kaye Gibbons the one. You will be captivated. Dear Need a Break, tion that needs your help. H you are inter maturity and the fight and courage of someone who After a tough semester, students begin ested in a particular area· such as Habitat to pack their bags and head home for a . for Humanity which builds homes for the restful vacation. However, reality hits for needy, or Keep Mother's Light Alive most when they realize that they need to which enables motherless children to keep find a job. However, summer work does their mother ' s memories going, check out not have to be that bad. If you find some their websites online. Under Digital City JOHNNY-FIVE thing that you really love to do, you will on AOL you can find a job and volunteer find work much more enjoyable. Ok, you search Good luck in your search I am sure may not love your work, but it does not that whatever you choose to do will be ,., .. ~ have to be a personal hell. Maybe you truly special and rewarding. ~A ) '•. .." , .. ; . :: '\", r ~;.~ ~ ····· 1 \ 1,-.:, could find a job that you and a friend or \/ two could apply for. TIlls way you will at A few nights ago, a man came into the least be with someone who you enjoy. If store I work in, and began asking me which ~!~~ . ,~ that is not possible, try to make friends days I work and at what time and telling me i , J {" \._. ,C!'\ " ~~l" I" C r. ~~ ' o ~<: · ~-?:!- :::::/·~..V .. J ' with the people you work with If you are that he has been looking for someone like me. ~ ::. .:.:- . .: . interested in a particular field, you may I felt far from flattered , He invaded my per ... J:~·-- · ·.. .~ ...... _,...... ~v...... ;;...... ••.... want to get a job that will offer you the sonal space, and followed me around for an experience you can use, as well as hold hour while I worked. I am nervous that he H your interest. Make sure that you are not will come back like he said. Now I feel that !~,-,-, .... ".-- working too many hours. Start out small, my personal safety has been violated, and I 1 and if you wish to expand your hours, am afraid to go back to work. What can I do? i then that could possibly be worked out. ) Set time to actually go out and have fun Sincerely, ~ - ~~~~ \ i<:6~~'. . . l' ,J",. l', j" .... ", aside from your work. Enjoy your summer, Scared . f : 1-', .':;:; :-l ',' I ~ 0;.....""--. ~~o/ '>~ <'" and take time to rest. You not only deserve 9_~ .\ \...rf~~d : . fi' " -~"'" /)i it, but you need it in order to be able to Dear Scared, come back fresh in the fall. Happy sum You should feel safe in the place where i~ 1'~~2,~-I \ '~"r/ mer. you work. No one should ever violate that. It sounds to me like you are sincerely con \l ' ~" ·W , I want to use some of my free time during cerned for your safety. I would advise you the break to do something rewarding and bene first to tell your manager about the inci ficialfor myself as well as other people. How dent. If the man comes back into the store can I volunteer some of my time this summer again, maybe you could work out a way to the community? where someone else will cover for you, while you work in another area until he 1· ===~··-~::;·~~~:1 ~~ Sincerely, leaves. Make sure that you do not walk out ! {wi '; n~ 'l ' l'lr:;r;:>" Volunteer to your car alone. I am sure that there are generous people who work with you that l, .._." ..._ ...... ··•· ····· ...... !... .I ... i vv:.~... .~ . ~...... ~ . ~::.~~ :.:-:: . :]\ ~ . ~ you would be more than willing to escort Dear Volunteer, you to your car. Please take care of your 1bat is a wonderful thing that you want self, and do everything possible to keep JOHNNY DID NOr:~NST~N; · ~-FUlFlllMENT HE ~AS SUPPOSED TO OBTAIN FN~M to spend some of your summer giving yourself safe. Be careful. . THIS MAGAZINE
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This year The Dome would like to recognize some of Widener ' s finest depart ments' students, activities and policies for the year. The winners will recieve an honorary DOME AWARD for their performances. Each nominee was within a high This year's ly competitive group. The voting was based on a thorough point system. Kappa Sigma Kappa spring pledges Sigma Spring sported around Pledges
colors, prints and materials. Many The printers in our computer labs deserve this of these fine men year's Dome Award. They simply follow our favored the requets and print our document. In addition, this "seductive look- process is done in a timely fashion and never ing" triangle top, seems to be in a traffic jam! We're still debating while the other's chose "comfort with fun" with their between the other three! boy short bottoms! Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition EAT YOUR HEART OUT! Congrats Guys! The Other Three: Alcapulco Pizza RUNNERS UP: Campus Safety ROTC STUDENTS The Health Center HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT LAB STUDENTS > ARAMARK EMPLOYEES
Around late September our freshman class found no excuse to stay in Temple's Hospitality Management Program (adver- their dormrooms on account of the rain. Our mudsliders were primarily tisement claiming superior H.M. program, publish by
males, but by the end the team turned into co-ed. The'activity was con- yours truely The Dome!) The Dome is this year ' s ducted in the courtyard of the quads, and many spectators supported recipient because we got in trouble for putting an and
their friends, in fact one individual was so enthusiastic, he STREAKED! we were PAYED to publish in the paper...
Way to make your own fun at Widener, mudsliders! RUNNERS UP: RUNNERS UP: Men's Volleyball Team The walk of shame (performed by Widener's Turrel Hall's Baseball male and female population) and Window Breaking Implemented Metro Rules (administrative decision) Bodypiercing, beer, cigarette, clothes and/or tattoo Team investments, funded by your parents that was Widener'S Sled Team intended for a flu or meningitus vaccination, (sleds provided by Widener's Dining Services)
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