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clarion.brevard.edu Enjoy Spring Break! Volume 84, Issue 21 Web Edition SERVING BREVARD COLLEGE SINCE 1935 February 27, 2019 ‘Tennessee Williams’ One-act play receives standing ovation By Kenny Cheek Staff Writer This past weekend, audiences from around the community and from campus gathered in the Porter Center’s Black Box to witness an astounding sight; a two story house, decorated with a rusty fire escape, an old and darkened railroad track and little pieces of a story just waiting to come together. Directed by Catherine Barricklow, “An Evening with Tennessee Williams” was a small one-act of three of Tennessee Williams’s own works, presented by a cast so human and emotional that one could see the problems each stories characters bore on their sleeves. The stories, “A Streetcar Named Desire”, Photo by Matthew Queen “This Property is Condemned”, and “The Lady Mrs. Wire (Lisa Arrona) and The Writer (Kristian Michels) having an argument as Mrs. Hardwiche-Moore of Larkspur Lotion,” explored the adventures (Katelyn DiDio) ignores in the back in “The Lady of Larkspur Lotion” of many people from different walks of life, living either worn out, abandoned, or used up named Stanley, played by K’nique Eichelberger. understanding where the either is coming from. existences. Another character who shows up in the hopes Blanche, who imagines her wealth to be larger In the bigger play, “A Streetcar Named of wooing Blanche is Mitch, played by Derrick than it is, finds herself running from trouble Desire”, the audience is introduced to Stella, Hill. rather than confronting it, after the death of her played by Ki’Ara Jordan, and Blanche, played The problem of money and living situations late young husband, whom she refers to as “boy” by Sarah Haga, both sisters having been reunited is clear throughout, and the tension between rather than “man” throughout. after misery took their lives. Stella lives with Stanley and Blanche is quite obvious; at many See ‘An Evening with Tennessee Williams’ her husband, an easily angered emotional man points, the two bicker with one another, never on page 3 Clarion awarded Best of Show at NC college media conference By Mary Lewe said in an email on Sunday. ranging from investigative journalism to feature Managing Editor “I am excited to finish this semester out strong writing, and were able to take a look at issues Staff members of your Brevard College so that next year, Brevard College will have faced by college news publications not just in Clarion attended the 2019 conference of the another rewarding experience at the NCCMA.” North Carolina, but across the nation. North Carolina College Media Association on The event was held at North Carolina "I found the experience to be quite educational, Saturday, Feb. 23, where they were presented Agricultural and Technical State University in especially the seminars,” Opinion Editor Julie with an award for “Best in Show” in the Greensboro, North Carolina and representatives Carter said. newspaper category. from college newspapers and literary magazines The travel expenses for the trip to and from “I am so happy that the hard work and across the state gathered for workshops and to Greensboro were provided by a BCP mini grant dedication of a small staff earned us recognition compete for awards. and afforded the Clarion staffers to accept their at the state level,” Editor in Chief Jeni Welch Staffers enjoyed sessions focusing on topics See ‘Clarion awarded Best of Show’ page 5 Page 2 Campus News The Clarion | February 27, 2019 Boerner’s Lyft offering free rides donations for Black History Month upgrade Lyft, the popular car driving service, celebrated The company also stated, “Much has been Black History month in a special way. They done, much remains to be done, and Lyft is offered free rides for the entire month of honored to step up today to do our part to meeting February to African-American museums, continue building inclusive and more connected African-American owned businesses and communities while helping provide greater cultural sites. opportunity for the leaders of tomorrow.” Promo room The company stated that they believe in codes could be found online for these free rides. Former division chair for social sciences recognizing and celebrating the contributions Barbara Boerner was honored at a ceremony that African-Americans have made throughout on campus. Board members, faculty, staff and history. However, they only provided free rides — Aia Andonovska students packed the dining hall on the afternoon up to $10. of Friday, Feb. 22 to thank Boerner for her These free rides were being offered in over contributions, which included donations toward 30 cities nationwide. Some participating cities a completely revamped meeting space within the included Atlanta, Chicago, Nashville, Baltimore, Myers Dining Hall. Philadelphia, Washington D.C. and Richmond. “Barb loves this college and has dedicated her Amongst other things that Lyft has done service and become part of our community,” to recognize African-Americans, they also President Joyce said at the celebration. “We have been partners for a year with Black Girls dedicate this [room] in your name and your CODE. This organization strives to provide tech Photo from inc.com honor, and more importantly, we thank you,” education resources for girls. Lyft has raised Lyft is available in Asheville, NC; Greenville, SC; Joyce said. $350,000 for the organization in the past year. Hickory, NC and Spartanburg, SC. The room has been upgraded with a smart board, remote-controlled window treatments and dry erase paint on three walls. On one wall the Clarion hangs a large photo of a sunset over the Blue Security ENIOR TAFF Ridge Mountains, which was printed on canvas S S and taken by Brevard’s own Thomas Kennedy. Editor in Chief Jeni Welch Boerner calls the room “a place for discourse, Managing Editor Mary Lewe challenge and learning” and called the event Report Copy Editor Carmen Boone The most recent security reports for Friday “an extraordinary honor.” Campus News Zach Dickerson Brevard College have been released as of It was announced at the meeting that Boerner Opinion Julie Carter Monday, Feb. 25, at 12:33 p.m., according has been offered a position on the college’s Arts & Life to Brevard College Campus Security. Board of Trustees. Boerner was presented with Sports A projector has been reported missing Layout & Design Mary Lewe her own copy of Kennedy’s photograph, which from the Porter Center. If anyone has any Faculty Adviser John B. Padgett had been signed by others from the college. knowledge of this, please advise Matt OTHER STAFF — Mary Lewe Queen whose office is located inside the Aia Andonovska Bry’Kendrick Moore Porter Center. Kenny Cheek Brock Tuttle There have been several noise complaints Chloe McGee from the Villages. Please respect the rights of other students and remember to use discretion when having parties. The Clarion is a student-run college newspaper produced by student journalists enrolled at Brevard College. There have been several cases in which Unsigned editorials represent the collective opinion of alcohol has been found in some of the the staff of The Clarion. Other opinions expressed in this newspaper are those of respective authors and do Village units, as well as underage drinking. not necessarily reflect the opinions of the faculty, staff Please do not violate state laws and college or administration of Brevard College. policies involving alcohol. All correspondence should be mailed to: Students are also reminded that if friends The Clarion, Brevard College, One Brevard stay on campus for short periods of time to College Drive, Brevard, NC 28712, or send please advise Campus Life of this and make E-mail to [email protected] proper arrangements. clarion.brevard.edu Photo by Mary Lewe Everyone is requested to contact Campus Letters Policy: The Clarion welcomes President David Joyce greets faculty, staff, students Security at (828)-577-9590 if wrongful or letters to the editor. We reserve the right to edit and trustees at Friday afternoon’s dedication suspicious activity is observed on campus. letters for length or content. We do not publish ceremony. Barbara Boerner sits in front of a wall anonymous letters or those whose authorship covered in words of appreciation. — Zach Dickerson cannot be verified. February 27, 2019 | The Clarion Campus News Page 3 ‘An Evening with Tennessee Williams’ Continued from page 1 the rented living quarters of Mrs. Wire, played by Kristian Michels, introduces himself quickly and The problems continue right after the birth of Lisa Arrona, who keeps herself well out of her tells Mrs. Wire to leave Mrs. Hardwiche-Moore Stella’s child, when Stanley goes home alone tenant’s business until rent is missed. alone; he questions her as to who she is to take to Blanche, where the two have a scuffle, and When Mrs. Wire begins to attempt to away the comforting lie Mrs. Hardwiche-Moore it is implied that Blanche is sexually assaulted. interrogate Mrs. Hardwiche-Moore, the latter has made her comfortable bed in. The second story is that of Mrs. Hardwiche- of the woman refuses to speak of her “business”, Again, the dreams of these people is shown Moore, played by Katelyn DiDio, a rather and instead refers constantly to the roaches that more obviously than expected at first, but hidden ashamed ‘woman of the night’ who has herself inhabit her room. enough to easily forget about. fooled into thinking she has money coming from As Mrs. Wire continues to badger, the Writer (a Lastly is the more heart-breaking of the three a rubber plantation in Brazil. She takes home in drunkard more than an actual writer), played by tales, “This Property is Condemned”.

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