BJU Greets Christmas with Carol Sing, Lights Christmas Parade Features

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www.collegianonline.com www.facebook.com/BJUCollegian Vol. 24 No. 11 • Friday, December 3, 2010 • Bob Jones University • Greenville, SC In the know: Christmas parade Midyear Student Art features BJU float Exhibit GLORIA GIBRAEL float and interacting with Artwork created by art the crowd. majors, photography The Greenville Poin- This year’s float will minors and students settia Christmas Parade feature moving parts, in art classes will be will officially launch the something Creative featured in an exhibit in Greenville Christmas Services has never the Sargent Art Building season Saturday at 6 p.m. done before, according beginning Monday until on Main Street. to Mr. Lovegrove. “It the end of the semester. The parade has been relies much more heav- a tradition for more than ily on lights, with several Women’s 20 years and draws thou- football-fields’ length of Basketball sands of people each year, rope lighting,” he said. Playoffs Participants in last year’s lighting ceremony sing carols with glee. Photo: Audrey Kroening according to the City of Parade awards are Round one of women’s Greenville website. given out each year, and basketball playoffs will The parade features BJU has won “best float” kick off Tuesday night BJU greets Christmas almost 100 floats entered or “best of the parade” at 5:15 in the DFH. by various organizations. almost every year it has BJU enters a float, de- submitted a float, accord- Job Interview with carol sing, lights signed and created by the ing to Mr. Lovegrove. Workshop Creative Services Depart- Floats in the past fea- Students are welcome to EMMALEE HOITT The preparation began this summer ment. tured enormous wrapped attend a job interview when more than 1,000 bows, ranging The parade has an presents, snowy hills workshop offered by The annual BJU Christmas lighting from 12 inches to six feet, were made by overall theme each year, covered with Christmas BJU’s Career Services ceremony and carol sing will begin at hand. and all parade entries trees and giant snowmen Tuesday at 6 p.m. 6:30 tonight in front of Rodeheaver. Two weeks prior to the ceremony, must reflect that theme. and one that the mayor’s in Lecture Room A. Mr. David Orr, associate director of decorations were brought from stor- Creative Services submits office especially liked—a admission, oversees the event, organiz- age and sorted. The visible process of a design in October to the skyline of Greenville. The ing the details that make the night a preparing for the evening began the city of Greenville, and the mayor asked if the city of success. “It’s an enjoyable evening and week before Thanksgiving break when city announces in early Greenville could use the a great time for the university family to Facilities began putting up lights and November if the entry skyline as the backdrop come together,” he said. “The event is a decorations. has won a spot, according for their local-access facebook.com/ community outreach as well.” According to Mrs. Armstrong, many to Creative Services Man- cable TV show, and Cre- ager David Lovegrove. ative Services installed BJUCollegian Thousands of students, faculty, staff, grounds and maintenance crew employ- alumni and visitors will attend tonight. ees work long hours to get the necessary The parade’s theme the skyline replica in their The lights and decorations will be ad- work done prior to the ceremony. this year is “The Twelve studio after the parade. mired and enjoyed by all, but not many “[The event] is a lot of work, but Days of Christmas.” The The Blue Star Mothers Friday people are aware of the many hours fun,” Mrs. Armstrong said. “The Christ- BJU float will feature at of America Inc. and the High: 56 that are invested to make this evening a mas decorations and lights give many least seven of the days, City of Greenville spon- Low: 33 success. opportunities to get people in to visit according to Mr. Loveg- sor the parade each year. the campus, and we can minister to rove. The Blue Star Mothers of Preparing for illumination those visiting.” Each of BJU’s floats America Inc. is a non- Saturday High: 55 In her 21st year of decorating for this has previously had a sing- profit organization run by Low: 36 event, Mrs. Teresa Armstrong, man- Celebrating with carols ing group on it, including mothers who have had or ager of the interior design department, Prior to the start of the ceremony, the Men’s Glee Club, the have children in the U.S. invests much time and energy to make the University Singers, directed by Dr. Lyric Choir, and the Bob military. The organiza- Sunday this evening a delight. She is not alone, Eli Yanson, will provide background Jones Elementary School tion collects donations at High: 58 Low: 40 however, as many other individuals Christmas music while many find them- choir. The Lyric Choir the parade to send care contribute to this Christmas celebration will sing this year and packages to American alongside her. 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each time I hear someone COLUMN use one unnecessarily, I literally cringe. It’s not that I think people are intentionally being dis- criminatory. I believe that in most situations, ethnic identi- Bob Jones University fiers are careless, unnec- Greenville, SC 29614-0001 www.collegianonline.com essary and insensitive. www.facebook.com/BJUCollegian HEIDI WILLARD To me, it’s kind of like calling a girl fat: you just The Collegian is the Bob Jones A good friend of mine don’t do it. University student newspaper. used to be affectionately Yes, I am well aware The paper is published weekly referred to by his friends that I am a “white girl” with issues out on Fridays. as “Asian boy” or “my who has never experi- For advertising information, little Asian.” enced what it’s like to be contact David Nichols (864) 242-5100, ext. 2728 a minority. RIFFEL CARLTON The nicknames didn’t [email protected]. seem to bother my friend, And I am aware that Caroling viewing spots disappeared quickly, especially for someone short like Zacchaeus. All contents © 2010, so no one thought twice those who take the opin- Bob Jones University. about using them. Then ions in this column to one night my friend the extreme will be guilty Nipping costly anti-tobacco calmly told us he didn’t of ethnic indiscrimina- appreciate us talking to tion—completely failing Brandon Hodnett him that way—constantly to acknowledge a person’s FDA programs in the butt [email protected] commenting on his Ko- nationality. Editor The Collegian Editorial rean ethnicity. This can be just as Melissa Afable After he explained that insensitive as the issues I Copy Editor he felt disrespected by us, already addressed. The Food and Drug Administration recently revealed its anti-tobacco ad campaign for it made perfect sense to The purpose of this 2012, proposing a mandate for cigarette companies to include nine new warnings along with Taylor Anderson me. Of course, he didn’t column is not to stir graphic anti-smoking pictures on all of their packaging. Part of the Family Smoking Prevention Gloria Gibrael like it! Who would? hostile feelings about and Tobacco Control Act, the new anti-tobacco push would include graphic images of cancer- Emmalee Hoitt By identifying him by prejudice. inflamed lungs, rotting teeth and a mother breathing smoke on a baby as some examples of the Candace Newton his ethnicity before his Instead, it’s a chal- aggressive crusade the FDA hopes to launch on the fronts and backs of cigarette packs. Sonia Mohinani name, we had implied lenge to all my readers— Currently, the FDA has plans for the images to take up half of the space on a package and 20 Rachel Peed that his ethnicity was consider how easy it is percent of cigarette ad space. Although federal labels about smoking hazards are already print- Jordan Wellin more important to us to subconsciously allow ed on the sides of cigarette packs, mandate supporters argue that people ignore the written Heidi Willard than who he was. prejudice to creep into warnings and that graphic anti-smoking images would be more effective than current labels. Staff Writers He once said, “Some- your thoughts and behav- More than 36 other countries, including Canada, already use graphic warnings on cigarette Mary Coleman times I forget I’m a iors. packs. However, in Canada, higher tobacco taxes, smoking bans and extensive anti-cigarette Sports Editor minority until someone Whether it’s racial or ad campaigns also influenced Canada’s decreased smoking rate, making it difficult to estimate reminds me.” not, prejudice corrupts exactly how much the new graphic labels did to decrease smoking among Canadians. Josh Kopp Of course, one’s eth- our relationships and It’s possible the aggressive campaign is a result of the fact that 90 percent of smokers began Andrew Mishler nicity is something to be testimony for Jesus Christ smoking before age 19. A 2008 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services study revealed John Shelp proud of. in this diverse world that 30 percent of 12- to 17-year-olds didn’t see the harm in smoking a pack or more a day. Ashley Wolfe I embrace ethnic God created. Choose to Not surprisingly, statistics like these attract the attention of religious associations. Accord- Micah Wright diversity, but we must be embrace unity. ing to OpenCongress.org, 21 of the 70 organizations that support the Family Smoking Preven- Sports Writers aware of how flippantly See people as people. tion and Tobacco Control Act are religious groups. It’s easy for Christians especially to jump we emphasize ethnic dif- Don’t let appearances on board with a program that helps America’s teens realize the grave health risks of smoking. Chris Taylor ferences. cause you to make unwar- Christians value the family and applaud the government’s efforts to help teens avoid hazard- Photo Editor Ethnic identifiers have ranted assumptions about ous habits like smoking. But Christians must realize it’s not the government’s responsibility to Jonathan Baker become fairly common in them and respond to inform teens of smoking hazards. Sad statistics of young smokers reflect poor guidance by the Luke Cleland them differently. casual conversation, but family, not the government. 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Musical adds spirited twist to Charles Dickens’ holiday classic

SONIA MOHINANI in 15 minutes. Senior John Cummings, 50 people in the cast and crew, including who has worked at Programs & Produc- four faculty members and six children. “A Christmas Carol,” the much-antic- tions for the past four years, said that he Many people contributed to this brand ipated musical, has begun performances has only seen one other production sell new production. this week in Performance Hall, present- out so fast. Mrs. Christi Massa, a faculty GA ing a new twist on the timeless holiday John said that people have been call- majoring in performance studies, is the FRIDAY DECEMBER 3rd favorite. ing the box office since September, asking assistant director for the musical and 6:30 Lighting Ceremony The director is Miss Laura Spencer, a when tickets would be available. When Miss Lydia Stewart, a faculty GA who is (front campus) faculty GA majoring in dramatic produc- the office opened, 30 callers were waiting majoring in dramatic production adapted tion. Mr. Ron Pyle, the producer, asked on the lines to buy tickets. the story for the stage. 7:30 Wind Band Christmas her to direct the musical in September Director Miss Spencer said that she The music and lyrics were written by (Rodeheaver) 2009 as one of the BJU arts perfor- knew that the tickets would sell quickly Paul Keew, a BJU grad. Mr. Keew and 7:00 Academy Christmas Play mances. Mr. Pyle is planning to have the because of how many people were asking Mr. Brian Buda, who is on staff at the (Academy Auditorium) musical become a regular part of campus for them in advance, but she had no idea BJU Press, wrote the orchestration for tradition in the future. that they would go so fast. the play. Faculty GA Mr. Tim Renner, SATURDAY DECEMBER 4th Mr. Phil Adams of the modern lan- The tickets for this production even a church music major, is directing the 2:00 Academy Christmas Play guage faculty is playing the main role of went on sale a month before opening orchestra during the performances. (Academy Auditorium) Scrooge, the miser who transforms dur- night, instead of the usual week in ad- Last semester, Miss Kaki Myers, a BJU 6:00 Downtown Parade ing the play. vance for Performance Hall productions. grad, designed the set and the costumes “[Scrooge] goes through this slow The cast started meeting at the begin- for the musical. Over the summer, gradu- (Main St. Greenville) metamorphosis and then he comes out ning of this semester. Mr. Rob Loach, a ate student Nikki Rohrbach finished the 7:00 Academy Christmas Play on the opposite end,” Mr. Adams said. “It professor in the modern language depart- designs for the costumes and made all of (Academy Auditorium) is so cool to get to play both extremes in ment who plays several minor roles in the them. one character. I love that.” musical, said he has thoroughly enjoyed Andy Kinomoto, a senior graphic When the box office window in Rode- working together with the cast while they design major designed the posters and heaver Auditorium opened at 10 a.m. on have prepared for the play. programs along with the album cover art say and communicate that to the audi- Monday, Nov. 8, all 11 performances sold “I’m just a tiny cog in the whole thing, for the CD of the musical that is on sale ence. out in an hour and a half. but its just fun to be part of it,” Mr. Loach at the performances. “I hope that it’s more than just a nice The first Friday performance sold out said. Miss Spencer said that she really little fluffy Christmas story,” she said. “I in seven minutes and the second Friday Miss Spencer said that there are about wants to take what Dickens was trying to hope that it makes people think.” »LIGHTS p. 1

the selves gathering around Rodeheaver and the Bridge of States for beat This day in history: the carol sing. 1776—General George Washington arrived on the banks of the Delaware Taking the stage next, Dr. David Parker of the music faculty River during the American Revolution. and the choir will lead the audience in the verses of “Jingle Bells,” This week in weird: “Deck the Halls” and other pieces he describes as children’s A machine that grinds rice and turns it into homemade bread has taken oﬀ so much in Japan that its favorites. maker, Sanyo Electric Co., temporarily stopped accepting new orders for the breadmaker. Priced at 50,000 “This evening is a great time for the university family to come yen ($600), the breadmaker does everything from milling rice to kneading, rising and baking the bread. together. It’s always a special time,” Dr. Parker said. After the Scripture reading by Dr. Bob Jones, voices will be lifted up as soloist Miss Angie Ouillette, a graduate student They said it, not me: “Although Washington is supposed to be a town of sharp elbows, it’s getting a little carried away.” studying voice performance, sings “O, Holy Night.” Once she hits –President Obama, referring to the 12 stitches he received on his lip after getting elbowed on the the famous high note, thousands of lights will instantly light up basketball court during a game with family and friends. the dark campus. For the remaining time of the carol sing, sacred Christmas Notable news: songs will be sung. While the lighting ceremony puts many into North Korea attacked an air base on a South Korean island Tuesday, Nov. 23, killing two South Korean the spirit of Christmas, it goes far beyond that purpose: it points marines and two civilians. North Korea had warned the South Korean base that it would attack if South to Christ, the reason for the season. Korea continued with military artillery drills. Throughout the course of this night, many other activities will take place. WBJU will be hosting its annual Christmas broadcast live in the Snack Shop after the ceremony. CD Available Dr. Ken Renfrow of the music faculty will sign autographs in the Campus Store where his new Christmas CD will be on sale. st December 1 Also, students can find special deals throughout the evening at both the Snack Shop and Campus Store.

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You could take turns filling Remember also that your If driving, try different for final projects and tests, Browsing through hundreds Also, remember that up the gas tank, or try adding parents’ home will generally road trip games to pass the many students are probably of websites all boasting the many other students are up the costs at the end of the have the basics such as blow- time. See who can find the trying their best not to dwell best prices can be daunting, preparing to go home on this trip and splitting it evenly dryers and towels, so it’s best most out-of-state license on Christmas break. But it’s but some live up to their day, so the airport is prob- among passengers. Kevin to leave those at school. plates. Put a twist on the important to finalize plans advertising. ably going to be crowded. Cummings, a sophomore If flying home, be sure classic Slug-a-Bug game by for the fast-approaching StudentUniverse.com Try to arrive at least an hour business administration your luggage is not too assigning higher point values journey back to the land and STAtravel.com offer early to allow for time to get major from Chicago, said heavy. Sarah said she wears to older Volkswagen Beetles. where hugs and home- great deals for students. through the many lines. that even if drivers don’t ask, her bulkiest clothing and If some passengers are cooked meals abound. Once you’ve set up an be sure to offer extra money shoes to the airport so that sleeping and especially if account, the websites will Hitching a ride for general wear-and-tear on she has more room in her driving late at night, assign Flying high verify your current student If terrestrial travel seems the vehicle. luggage. someone to stay awake with Whether you’re flying or status and apply special dis- like a better option than tak- Even if driving home, try the driver. driving, making travel plans counts. Other websites such ing to the skies, perhaps driv- Loading ’em up to pack only what is abso- If flying home alone, early helps when figuring as CheapTickets.com and ing home is the way to go. Once travel plans are lutely needed over break. bring a book or magazine out the most convenient Trip.com compare several Because the majority of BJU finalized, write a packing Generally, the less you bring, to read during the flight. and inexpensive way home. travel websites at once to students live out-of-state, list. Although making a list the more leg room you’ll Charge your laptop or iPod Students flying home have ensure that you get the best finding a ride with someone may seem unnecessary for have. before the flight so you can found it’s especially impor- price. who lives near your home- students who’ve made this Kenzie Esch, a junior play games or listen to music. tant to book tickets early, as When making the reser- town is usually an option. trip a dozen times or more, piano performance major, However, try to remain airlines usually increase their vation, be sure to schedule Hailey Duvall, a senior it can help prevent forgetting said, “It sounds obvious, but friendly and open to the prices the closer the date of the flight for the correct date music education major, said important things or pack- really, if you don’t need it, it’s people around you. the flight. and time. Scheduling an she’s always been able to find ing too many unimportant only going to get in the way.” “Don’t be afraid to talk But no need to fret early flight may seem like an rides home to Maryland. things. to people,” Sarah said. “You if you’ve yet to buy your attractive option; however, “You can find a ride by Sarah Finch, a junior Avoiding travel woes may get a witnessing opportunity.” Wind band presents medley, original bassoon piece TAYLOR ANDERSON Each movement of the The piece’s arranger, “Danny Boy.” the day.” cert is a good way to con- piece captures a different Mr. Andrew Balent of Some Christmas Dr. Turner said many tinue with the Christmas The Symphonic part of Great Britain. Greenville, transcribed selections will also be on from the Greenville com- spirit on campus after the Wind Band will pres- Dr. Dan Turner, di- the original piece for the program, including munity will attend the lighting ceremony. ent a Christmas concert rector of the Symphonic another bassoonist. the traditional “Sleigh concert with their fami- “There’s not much with a theme of “Posy Wind Band, said a posy is After the piece’s first Ride” as the closing and lies after the Christmas better than a band play- and Posies” tonight in a British wildflower. performance, Mr. Balent, “Christmas Intrada,” a carol sing. ing Christmas music,” she Rodeheaver Auditorium “It is going to be like a friend of Dr. Turner’s, medley of Christmas He said some visitors said. at 7:30 as part of the eve- a bouquet of selections, had brought the piece to songs, some of which are drive long distances for Dr. Turner said ning’s festivities. each one of which is like him specifically for Brit- little-known. the lighting ceremony the pieces that will be The concert will a beautiful wildflower in tany to play. Aubrey Elliot, a senior and then go to the con- performed will speak to start after the Christmas and of itself,” he said. Dr. Turner said it’s a music education major, cert to make a whole many students and visi- carol sing and will last One of those wild- great opportunity for her said the music was very evening of the event. tors who attend, especial- for about an hour and 15 flowers will be a bassoon as a young musician to audience-pleasing and Families with small ly those with a Western minutes. solo by Brittany Batdorf, play in a formal concert enjoyable. children enjoy attend- European heritage. The theme is drawn a senior music education with a large ensemble. “[The songs are are] ing the concert because “This is really great from one of the pieces to major. Other songs by Percy very singable tunes, for children under age 6 are music,” Dr. Turner said. be performed called “Lin- She will be perform- Grainger will also be the most part,” she said. allowed to attend the “And great music touches colnshire Posy,” a collec- ing “Variations et Ron- featured, including “Most of us walk out of Christmas concert, unlike people in wonderful tion of six British folk deau” with woodwind “Irish Song from County band with them stuck in most university events. ways. Great music de- songs by Percy Grainger. accompaniment. Derry,” better known as our heads for the rest of Aubrey said the con- serves to be heard.”

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Redskins Stadium View Drive alongside A chocolate pie party, featuring Goggles must be worn while playing. Th e close quarters and high the Activity Center Saturday at 9:15 Chamber Strings Director Dr. Sue racquet speeds can hazardous. Josh Kopp (20-10) Phi Beta Colts Eagles a.m. to compete in the Turkey Bowl Quindag’s famous chocolate pies, Run. Some runners came out to and a beautiful caligraphy display- Serves: the server must hit the ball off the front wall and it must bounce John Shelp (20-10) Phi Beta Patriots Giants beyond the short service line. A serve can only hit one wall before bouncing enjoy the novelty of running a 5K ing Hebrews 12:1, craft ed by BJU on the fl oor. Drew Mishler (21-9) Phi Beta Colts Eagles for the fi rst time. And other runners art faculty retiree Mrs. Kathy Bell, Points are scored by the serving side when it serves an ace or wins a rally. showed up with experience and rac- were the prizes agreed on by the two Ashley Wolfe (19-11) Phi Beta Colts Eagles ing times to prove it. orchestras. An out occurs when the serving side loses a rally; the side also loses the serve. Stephan Larson, a graduate stu- Dr. Quindag secured an award Brandon Hodnett (19-11) Phi Beta Colts Eagles dent, came in fi rst place with a time Saturday morning, coming in third Stephan Larson rounds the fi nal leg of the race moments before crossing the fi nish line. Photo: Luke Cleland Most matches are played best out of three games, with games played to 11. of 16:04.02, beating the second-place for her age bracket. The Beta Gamma Patriots celebrate their three-peat with their fans. Photo: Amy Roukes male runner, freshman Aaron Iles, by Th e Symphony Orchestra took BJU’s Source For Quality & Value more than 30 seconds. the Turkey Bowl Run, the chocolate JOHN SHELP in the second half. Coming in 26th place overall, pies, and the caligraphy on Saturday Football Basketball Engagement Rings Anthony Lehn received the MVP award. Julia Seward was the fi rst female run- morning. Wedding Bands Th e Beta Gamma Patriots routed the Basilean Nick, who put in two of Beta’s six goals, has an ner to cross the fi nish line with a time Miss Cris Lee, conductor of the Patriots 1 Classics Eagles 6-0 in the 62nd Turkey Bowl, Saturday, Nov. 3. interesting perspective, as this is his fi rst and only year of 20:14.58, completing the course Symphony Orchestra, said she was Basilean 2 Cardinals Fine Jewelry Th e fi nal soccer game of the year showcased Beta’s playing Beta soccer aft er transferring to BJU this semes- more than two minutes before the proud of her musicians and fully sup- Royals 3 Pirates talented senior class. Anthony Lehn, Jon Grant, Micah ter. He said that though he has played soccer all his life, second-place female runner, Shan- ported the eff ort to strengthen the Diamonds Razorbacks Colts Wright, Ben Wise, Chris Anastos and Justin Dayhoff he has never experienced a team with Beta’s heart and non Wood. bond between the orchestras. 4 Zeta Chi 5 Seagulls played their fi nal game together on Saturday. Four years talent. Twenty-one members of the “I recognize how this has pulled Please call or email to schedule a no-obligation appointment of tough practices and victories on the fi eld resulted “Th is season has reminded me that no personal Symphony Orchestra toed the line our students together in a friendly Lions 6 Kangas in an overall record of 49-1-1 and culminated in three achievements can replace the joy of winning as a team,” Saturday, prepared to batt le members rivalry and camaraderie,” Miss Lee Cobras 7 Gators 1-800-691-7986 consecutive Turkey Bowl wins. Nick said. “One of the main reasons we were able to of the Chamber Strings Orchestra in said. “I defi nitely want to support Bulldogs 8 Tigers [email protected] Although Basilean is also losing a talented senior play so eff ectively was because of our willingness to a competition initiated between the anything that would make our Cavaliers 9 Bear Cubs class, sophomore Zach Sprunger thinks Basil could share the ball.” two orchestras several weeks earlier. students feel like they are a part of Stallions 10 Eagles

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RACHEL PEED daughters as they frantically try to find plums for their pudding. A Christmas tradition will be revived this Mr. Pinkston said it is a cute story but weekend as Bob Jones Academy performs the it would not amount to much without the operatorio “Plum Pudding for Christmas” for added musical element. “When we take it the first time in 16 years. and make it high baroque music and spoof Performances will be in the Academy high baroque music, it gets to be a lot of fun,” Auditorium at 7 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. and he said. Mr. Pinkston said the music sounds 7 p.m. on Saturday. Admission is free, but a lot like Handel’s “Messiah,” except it is all tickets from the Academy Office are required about plums. to guarantee seating for the performance. Miss Kim Bierman, assistant director of Written by Academy science teacher Mr. this year’s production, said the actors and Bill Pinkston and his wife, Joan, a member of singers are expected to perform at a top-notch the university music faculty, this spoof of ba- professional level. “There's a high standard,” roque music was performed for the first time she said. “This is opera. They're singing com- in 1973 as the finale to the Academy Christ- plicated music and acting at the same time.” Mr. Bill Pinkston addresses the cast during a rehearsal. Photo: Amy Roukes mas concert and became an immediate hit. Miss Bierman has a unique perspective It was repeated every four years until the on the production, having acted in it twice seeing my own son in this current production but also enjoying themselves in the process. Academy music groups became too large to herself, both times as one of the daughters. but having all these flashbacks of memories “It's a good learning experience for the kids fit into one program. Now, at the request of She said she now realizes how difficult it can from 1977,” he said. and gives them an opportunity to have fun Academy Principal Dr. Sid Cates, who will be to keep the attention of 13 girls together Dr. Cox had never acted before being in showing off in a classy way,” he said. “It's easy be retiring this year, the musical has been on stage. She said she sees her job as getting “Plum Pudding” but said that made it even for kids to be funny in a slapstick or negative brought back to the stage. rid of distractions so Mr. Pinkston can direct. more fun for him. "It was different than any- way, but this is fun in an uplifting way.” The play, based on the children’s book by Another person with a unique interest thing I'd ever done because I'd always been Miss Bierman said the play is fun for the Virginia Kahl, is about a duchess who invites in “Plum Pudding” is Dr. Bruce Cox of the in bands or choirs where you just stood or sat audience members as well because there is the king to eat Christmas dinner with her and university music faculty. Dr. Cox, who played still and played the music printed in front of something in it that everyone can enjoy. “You her 13 daughters because her husband is away the part of the wizard when he was a junior, you,” he said. can come as a musician who can appreciate at war. The king agrees, on one condition: the will be in the audience this year to see his Mr. Pinkston said that most students the music,” she said, “or you can come as a duchess must serve plum pudding. son Caleb play the part of the king. “I think involved in the production have similar little kid who’s just going to enjoy the visual The play follows the duchess and her as I watch it I'm going to be pretty distracted, experiences to that of Mr. Cox, learning a lot fun of what you're going to see on stage.” WBJU-FM airs live music, Christmas-themed contests HEIDI WILLARD from WBJU-FM will do their part to spread broadcast, announcers will give away prizes, preparation and is more intimidating than the Christmas cheer as well with a live broadcast interview individuals in the audience and audience may realize. “It’s a good challenge Thousands of sparkling white lights in the Snack Shop from 7 to 10 p.m. play a variety of favorite Christmas carols and will stretch you thin to see what you’re garnishing the campus, cheerful Christmas The live broadcast will be presented over the air. “We try to encourage a lot of made of,” said Fletcher Mulnix, a sophomore carols floating through the chill night air, hot by students taking the class Fundamentals audience interaction,” said Mr. Jonny Gamet, journalism and mass communication major chocolate and warm sugar cookies making of Electronic Media. The broadcast gives WBJU-FM manager and teaching GA for the who announced for the broadcast in 2009. our mouths water—after tonight, it will students an opportunity to take the radio Fundamentals of Electronic Media class. The Snack Shop has hosted the broad- begin to feel a lot like Christmas on the Bob skills they’ve learned in their class through- Many students who participated in cast for more than 10 years. Mr. Jeff Hagans, Jones University campus. out the semester and apply them in front of a the broadcast in previous years look back Snack Shop manager, said WBJU does a great As tonight’s lighting ceremony brilliantly live audience. Because the broadcast will be on the experience with fond memories. job of bringing the entertainment and put- heralds the Christmas season, students the students’ first experience doing a radio Sarah Bartlett, a junior radio and television ting people in the Christmas spirit. “You can’t show, staff from broadcasting major, said the experience was help but be in a good mood,” he said. WBJU-FM invaluable and verified her decision to pursue Before the lighting ceremony and for a will assist these a career in broadcasting. “It doesn’t seem that short time after [specific time coming later], students. important, but it really is,” she said about the the Snack Shop will offer a buffet, which will Throughout broadcast experience. include roasted turkey, meat balls and sides this interactive A live broadcast requires a great deal of ($7.99 for adults and $3.99 for children). The Snack Shop has also been testing CINDY HANSEN HOMES new holiday drinks to serve that evening. “We try to do something dif-

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