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the Samford Crimson
83rd year, 18th issue
to inform the mind, to voice the unheard
April 21, 1999
Theatre bets on the odds
last role at
Samford.
Nelson said,
“I really
enjoyed this
role a lot,
especially
since I act out
comedy the
best. This
play has
helped to
bring closure
on my years at
Samford since
so many peo¬
ple are
involved in it-
-some who are
really dear to
me and some
who I am just
getting to
know better.”
Other cast
members
include Kelly
Miller as
Adelaide,
Courtesy University Relations
What’s happenin’ all over?
Tevy Bradley (left) and Brian Hill rehearse for “ Guys and Dolls.'
Briefs
•
World
Kosovars forced
to dig mass
graves
Ethnic Albanians still living in
the Kosovo area are being forced
by Serbians to dig mass graves to
bury their own dead.
Dressed in uniforms of orange-
red coats for easy identification
and control, officials in the area
are forcing the remaining
Albanians into work crews.
The new step in the dehuman¬
ization of the ethnic group is
hauntingly similar to treatment of
Jews during the Holocaust.
Officials had located 43 of the
Kosovo-area mass graves as of
Sunday.
Nation
Gretzky skates
away
Wayne Gretzky, one of the
greatest hockey players to ever
enter an ice rink, said goodbye to
the game on Sunday.
“I’m devastated I will no
longer be a hockey player,”
Gretzky said. “I will miss every
part of the game, because I loved
every part of the game.”
The 38-year-old player played
to the crowd after his last game in
Madison Square Garden, taking
four laps around the rink before
leaving for good.
In Gretzky's last game, he
managed an assist, and setting up
a second-period goal. His New
York Rangers lost 2-1 to
Pittsburgh.
Sunday marked the end of a
21 -year career of hockey’s leg¬
endary hero.
State
Jeffco tax to
change
Changes in the occupational
tax in Jefferson County may have
an impact on Samford students
working in the Birmingham area.
Currently there are four plans
outlining change in the Jeffco tax
circulating Jefferson County and
the State House.
The primary goal of the new
tax ideas is to eliminate excep¬
tions that were found unconstitu¬
tional by a judge last year.
Most of the four plans involve
maintaining the current tax rate of
.5 percent or decreasing the rate
by a small percentage.
by Jeannie Hampton
Staff Writer
The hit Broadway musical
Guys- and Dolls is making its
debut at Samford.
Guys and Dolls has sometimes
been called the “perfect musical
comedy.” This splashy musical
highlights the color of New York
City’s interesting low life by
weaving a fable of love, marriage
and temperance. The play con¬
tains some old favorite songs
including “Bushel and a Peck,”
“Sue Me," and “Luck be a Lady.”
It is based on a book written by Jo
Swerling and Abe Burrows, the
music and lyrics are by Frank
Loesser, and the story and charac¬
ters are by Damon Runyon.
Guys and Dolls is a story about
a man named Nathan Detroit, an
operator for a legendary floating
crap game. He has been able to
successfully avoid marrying his
chorus girl Fiance, Adelaide, for
14 years. Then, in waltzes Sky
Masterson, a man notorious for
being a womanizer and a gambler.
When Nathan bets Sky he cannot
woo Sarah Brown, prim leader of
the Save-A-Soul mission, the
action begins and all get more
than they gambled for.
Guys and Dolls is directed by
Don Sandley with the help of
Lorah Bond, assistant director;
Eric Olson, designer of scenery;
Aaron Pelz, designer of lighting;
and Barbara Sloan, designer of
costumes.
Chris Nelson, a Samford the¬
ater graduate, plays the role of
Nathan Detroit. This will be his
by Carla Lahey
News Editor
Spring Fling festivities swing
into action this week with food,
games and music that could con¬
vince even the most avid weekend
traveler to stay on campus.
The three-day event to help
students relieve some of their
Spring Fever will take place in all
areas of campus April 22-24.
Junior business major and
Beeson Woods kick-off party
coordinator Brad Phelps feels that
the liming of the event couldn’t be
better. “It’s right when you come
back from Spring Break . . . you’re
in a rut,” he said.
Thursday night marks the
beginning of the weekend-long
event with a party from 7 p.m.-
9:30 p.m. in the Beeson Woods
parking lot between Evergreen
and Trcetop halls.
Food will be available, and
Lee’s Fault will take the stage to
provide musical entertainment. A
Michael Cleveland as Sky
Masterson, and Jenn Baxley as
Sarah Brown. Also in this ensem¬
ble are: Brian Hill, Chris Hawk,
Jeremy Dabbs, LaShanna Price,
Erica Currington, Nancy Moore,
Lance Maddox, Trey Abbott,
Andy Davis, Brian Foster,
Michelle Mount, and Dana Dews.
Accompanying them will be 14
Hot Box Dolls, six Cuba Dancers,
and 11 gamblers.
Kelly Miller (Adelaide), a
sophomore theater major, said,
“This role has been a stretch for
me and a good challenge for
moonwalk will also be at the party
site for students.
Activities continue on Friday
with live music by Life in General
in Washington Courtyard, begin¬
ning at 8 pjn.
The celebration culminates on
Saturday with a variety of activi¬
ties and events for students to
enjoy.
The annual Birmingham
eyeryone. It has guys dancing
who don’t usually dance, guys and
girls singing who usually don’t
sing, and singers acting who usu¬
ally don’t act.”
Guys and Dolls will be held in
the Wright Center stage from
April 30 to May 1 at 8:00 p.m.,
and May2 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets go
on sale immediately, and the box
office personnel encourages
advance reservations. On Friday,
April 30, opening night, Samford
will host a gala dinner in the
Rotunda Club on campus. If any¬
one is interested, please call 870-
Cleanup, sponsored by the
Samford University Community
Service Council, will be held from
8 a.m.-noon.
Students with a heart for the
Birmingham community are urged
to sign up for the service project
this week in the University
Center. Before leaving for the
morning of volunteer work, free t-
shirts and breakfast will be given
2951 for dinner reservations.
Tickets will include dinner and the
show. For all other reservations
call 870-2853. Ticket prices are
$5.00 for Samford students with
their I.D., $7.00 for adults, and
$6.00 for seniors and students.
Special rates are available for
groups of 15 or more.
Director Don Sandley said,
“This is a play that is timeless,
joyous, fun for age after age, and
the kind of play that you just can’t
leave feeling anything but good
about. Don’t miss this one, what¬
ever you do." ■
away at a “send-off' in Ben
Brown Plaza.
Lunch will be held on the quad
beginning at noon.
In addition, music and activi¬
ties will be held throughout the
day on the quad.
Bouncy boxing, one-on-one
challenge, volleyball, boot camp
obstacle course, a sports arena,
and a pedestal joust are some of
the events on the line-up.
In addition, the Alpine Tower
will be available to provide rock-
climbing for students ready for a
challenge.
Featured bands for the day
include Uncle Lewis, Andy
Askew, Justice Planes, Not Yet
Dead, and more.
Dinner on the dirt will con¬
clude the celebration on Saturday
evening.
“This is a great way to kick
back and relax and enjoy the
weather for one weekend,” Phelps
said. ■
Spring celebrated with 'Fling'
Surma Flina Events:
Thur. : Spring Fling Kick-off partg,
Beeson Woods 7 p.m.
Fri. .-Music in W us king ton Courtyard
at 8 pm
Sat. :
В
irminham Cleanup
8 am- 12 pm
Lunch on the Quad 12 pm
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