MemaliSh I.ler&d September 8,1999 8 Campus Extras Chicks Fly away on charts with new album

LORATILLMAN fly." music lover's collection. pick-up truck, and go out line the wild blue," to display such Staff Writer In fact, one may even note In contrast to their previous dancing. , a passionate love. the numerous references to fly- album, Wide Open Spaces, the The Chicks have not forgot- Whether an upbeat mover or As all Meredith Angels ing in different songs. Chicks have added a little more ten about the two-stepping a country softy, Fly is sure to know, everybody loves chicks. Anyone who loves the Dixie twang to their sound. However, country romantic either. The fill any and all musical desires. Of course by chicks I mean the Chicks or simply country in keeping with their tradition, heart-felt ballads "Cowboy I could give it two thumbs-up, Dixie Chicks. With the much ' music will not want to fly away they have maintained their Take Me Away," "Cold Day in four stars, or an excellent rat- anticipated release of their new from music stores without this solid beat, tight harmony, and July," "Don't Waste Your Heart ing. However, I believe the best album Fly, the harmonizing album in their possession. catchy lyrics. For the upbeat on Me," and "Without You," I can say for Fly is that I country trio has taken the From the already popular hit country swinger, songs such as even feature an orchestra and bought it Tuesday, put it in my nation by storm. "Ready to Run" to the humor- "If I Fall You're Going Down car CD player, and it hasn't Fly received its name are sure to make anyone swoon ous ballad "Good-bye Earl," With Me," "Sin Wagon," and to hold their cowboy close. been out since. So, if you love because, according to the "Some Days You Gotta Dance" In "Cowboy Take Me the Dixie Chicks or simply Chicks, "We're chicks. Chicks Fly is sure to be the next, most-cherished CD in any will create an inner urge to Away," the Chicks sing "Fly country music, buy this album. have wings. Chicks learn to throw on Wranglers, jump in a this girl as high as you can into Satisfaction is guaranteed. MCA's Crosspoint welcoming, fun on Tuesdays

KRISTINSCHNEIDER the Chapel Commons Room As people lingered around Stan wnter lent itself well to the comfort refreshments and sign-up level among the meeting's sheets, I found out more about upcoming MCA events. On Tuesday, Aug. 31, I attendants. Popcorn and drinks Thompson noted a few includ- joined a number of students made their way around the gathered for the Crosspoint ''Om with name tags for ing fall and spring conventions, meeting, sponsored by the the 20 people in attendance. winter retreat and a Spring Break mission trip to Florida. Meredith Christian Association After every0ne was seated, These events are offered to (MCA). MCA Vice President Becky everyone, as is the weekly wor- Every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m began the meeting. ship sponsored by MCA every students come for Christian fel- AS a group we sang praise Wednesday at 10 am in the lowship, praise, worship, and songs, accompanied by a guitar Jones Chapel. Bible study held in the Chapel player. The "lesson" of the Perhaps you are a beginning Commons Room. Prior to the meeting followed the music. freshman looking for anything start of the meeting, I inquired This lesson included a 20 and everything on campus in about what Crosspoint has to minute clip of Indiana Jones which you can get involved. offer in a typical meeting to and the Last Crusade. The Perhaps you are a returning students. Most agreed that the - Scene included Indiana" student seeking new ventures meeting was similar to a youth tedious attempt to retrieve the at Meredith. In either case, group atmosphere with laid- cup of eternal life. We then back time for Christian growth discussed this secular film and Crosspoint offers a welcoming, friendly environment to any- and support, and, as junior its Christian significance. As one willing to simply walk on Rachel Perkinsons said, the meeting continued, the afterwards if atmosphere remained relaxed in. that'll get people to come". and accepting. Prayer requests If you have any ye&ons, The Jones Chapel is home to MCA's activities like After introducing myself to a and praises brought the contact this year's MCA presi- Crosspoint and Wednesday morning worship. few of the girls, I felt instantly evening a The meet- dent, Laura Autry, or Campus Minister Sam Carothers. welcomed. The atmoshere of ing lasted about an hour.

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