| Written by Kendall Hickman |
| Tuesday, 02 December 2008 09:11 |
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Winter sports enthusiasts have it all – the chance to ski or board on some of the biggest and most renowned mountains all over the world, high-quality gear in a variety of shapes and sizes and Warren Miller.
Miller’s latest action film, “Children of Winter,” will debut at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Arts & Sciences Auditorium.
A prominent American sports filmmaker, Miller has made a film every year since 1950. His latest addition is narrated by Jonny Moseley, a man synonymous with the slopes.
Miller started his filming tradition as early as 1946, when he filmed a friend skiing and surfing and then showed the films to other friends, commenting on performances.
“All of a sudden, I was being asked to free tuna casserole dinners if I’d bring my projector and show the films,” Miller said in his autobiographical section on his Web site, www.warrenmiller.net.
From that, his filmmaking career exploded. Free casserole became paying attendants in the audience.
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| Written by Josie Lorimer |
| Wednesday, 26 November 2008 10:23 |
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Pushing open the door to the small apartment, her hands were full, and she was in a hurry. She dropped her belongings in the hallway and rushed to the bedroom. After rummaging through a few things, she again filled her arms with cleaning supplies for work, a couple of text books for class and a bag full of dance supplies for her other job, and then started for the door.
As she reached for the doorknob, her husband quietly said, “Happy anniversary.” She barely heard his sentiments as she scurried to the car.
A little piece of metal wrapped around one’s left ring finger can mean a lot more responsibility for a college student. After the glittering rock is paid for, married college students have the stresses of time and money dumped on top of their already-mounting responsibility pile.
Some people claim marriage at this stage in life can cause a strain on relationships while others say spouses can give much-needed support during college. The question is: do the pros outweigh the cons?
Abby Kennington, a former University of Wyoming student, said even though things were very hard, she is glad she chose to tie the knot while still in school.
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| Written by Kendall Hickman |
| Thursday, 20 November 2008 10:19 |
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Violinist Tai Murray will be welcomed on the Fine Arts Concert Hall stage tonight as the guest soloist to the University of Wyoming Symphony Orchestra’s latest concert: “An English Enigma.”
Featuring Elgar’s “Enigma Variations,” a twelve-part symphonic piece, the concert will present the audience with a taste of classic English orchestral music. At times dark, at other times light, the music provides an array of harmonious tastes. There’s something for those who prefer energetic fun chords, and something for those who prefer the simpler melodies.
Through his “Enigma Variations,” Elgar personified each of fourteen personal friends. He is arguably best known for his “Pomp and Circumstance” marches – those that accompany graduates as they enter the graduation ceremony.
UWSO Conductor Michael Griffith views “Enigma Variations” as one of his favorite works.
Tai Murray will be accompanied by the orchestra in Max Bruch’s “First Violin Concerto.”
Murray debuted with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at the age of 9. Performing expansively as a soloist across the U.S. and Europe, Murray has played on stages such as Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl, Salt Lake’s Abravanel Hall and Chicago’s Orchestra Hall, according to a news release. Cities including St. Louis, Cincinnati, Dallas, Charlotte, Oakland, Sacramento and the nation’s capital have had the opportunity to hear Murray play.
Tonight’s concert will open with “Fidelio Overture” by Beethoven and will be conducted by graduate student Eduardo Vargas.
The concert begins at 6:30 p.m. in order to avoid parking issues with the UW women’s basketball game. Parking is free for symphony attendants. Attendants should tell the staff managing the parking they are there for the concert, not the game. Also, a free shuttle is available both before and after the concert from the South Lot (15th and Spring Creek streets).
Tickets are on sale at the Fine Arts and union box offices by calling (307) 766-6666, or on the web at www.uwyo.edu/FineArts.
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| Written by Shay Alspach |
| Thursday, 20 November 2008 09:31 |
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A Bollywood film screening, the wonders of childhood and a call to awareness of a learning disability are all wrapped into one special event during International Education Week at the University of Wyoming.
A special screening of the award-winning Indian film, “Taare Zameen Par” (Little Stars on Earth) will happen at 6:30 tonight in the Wyoming Union Family Room.
“The movie carries a universal message and serves as a wake up call for all teachers and parents,” Milaap President Pallavi Choudhuri said. “It makes you peek into a child’s mind, reminding you how their world is not yet tainted by the hustle bustle of the daily life and why it’s so important to nurture a child’s innate talents and not chain him down with too many expectations and matters of consequence.”
“Taare Zameen Par” stars Darsheel Safary and Aamir Khan and tells the tale of an eight year-old dyslexic child, his struggles, and the parents and teachers who fail to understand his disability. The boy endures having to follow the aspirations of his parents and what adults want. It is not until a newly hired art teacher who doesn’t follow the confines of the system comes along that things improve. The teacher notices the boy’s problems and decides to help unleash his creativity, Choudhuri said.
“It would be helpful for us at UW, being a scientific community, being part of an educational system, to be aware of such issues [as dyslexia],” Milaap member Pooja Saraff said.
Along with Milaap, the Indian students organization at UW, the screening is co-hosted by recognized student organizations including the Women’s Action Network, the International Student Association, Hillel, the Friends of Nepal at UW and the Muslim Student Association. The screening is also co-hosted by the Department of Psychology and the Office of Student Educational Opportunity and Disability Support Services.
“What excites me about this screening is that I get to see how a primarily American audience will react to a well-made Indian movie,” Roopal Jani, a member of Milaap said. “In addition, I get to see Aamir Khan, one of my favorite actors, on screen!”
“Taare Zameen Par” received a standing ovation after a screening in Seattle in October at the annual conference of the International Dyslexia Association, Choudhuri said.
The film has won numerous Indian Filmfare Awards and is India’s entry in the 2009 Academy Awards Best Foreign Film category.
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