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Show Your Life PAGE B3 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2005 Extraordinist boggles minds Bi6-Medics PLASMA DONATION CENTER Richie Wilcox Your Campus Editor Byron Swogger/NetXHews Craig Karges's show Tuesday night at UVSC was a combination of magic and psychic ability. UVSC students were shocked and awed Tuesday night by the antics of extraordinist Craig Karges. Karges, whose show is a combination of mind reading, psychic ability, magic tricks, and sheer mind-blowing abilities, left the audience with serious questions about what the human brain is actually capable of doing. "It was the most amazing thing I've ever seen in my life and I've seen some pretty amazing stuff," said student Royal Robbins. Karges began the show by blindfolding himself, complete with large coins in his eye sockets. He then asked audience members to bring up various objects whereupon he correctly identified each of them. He even went so far as to identify the serial number on a five-dollar bill. Later during the show, Karges had everybody write down, or at least think about, their name, a number that was significant to them, and a random thought. Karges then began calling out names of people in the crowd. He would then identify the number and the random thought the people were thinking in their minds. He even correctly identified that one girl was thinking of 'flaming bodaggef for her random thought. Some of Karges actions were a little unsettling to some students. "It was creepy," said Allyson Shippen. "I felt uncomfortable but it was awesome. It boggles my mind." The climax of the show was the levitating table. Karges had an audience member come on stage and they both put their fingertips on the table. Without any force from Karges or the audience member, the table started to rock back and forth and then -float in the air. For those who missed the show, don't fret. He may be coming back next month. And this time, don't miss one of the greatest shows this writer has ever seen. Vegor Pedersen Editor-in-Chief Courtesy photo $2OO a Month ft 235- 349 E. University Pkwy (Across from University Mull) Mon-Fri: 9am - 7pm • Sat: 9am - 4pm Oilier locations at BYU-IDAHO and HSU WHOLESALE Clothing Outlet NIKE SHOX • SEVEN JEANS • LACOSTE SHIRTS ENTER TO WIN A Gift Certificate UVSC Apprentice promises to have better hair than the original Homecoming week will offer UVSC students to become President Sederburg's apprentice. Saving Lives + Relaxing = During Homecoming week students will get a chance to live out their boardroom dreams as they compete in UVSC's version of the popular reality TV show "The Apprentice." Students won't really be competing to become President Sederburg's apprentice, but one team of three members will be splitting $1500. "We think it is going to be a fun activity," said Brian Maier of ASUVSC who is helping run the event. "It is really going to show how smart and ambitious our students are." Like the show it is based on, contestants will be given business challenges, and will have to use their wits and hard work to compete. But unlike the real Apprentice, teams will succeed solely on their profits, and there won't be any boardroom backstabbing. "I don't want to use the term figurehead," Maier said. "But President Sederburg is mainly just used in the advertising. He won't really be selecting the winners." Each of the seven schools at UVSC will have a team with three members. These teams will be given $25 as "seed money" to be used in publicity and marketing strategies. "It is basically a sales contest," Maier said. "Whoever has the most revenue heading into the boardroom wins. The original deadline to turn in an application for the contest was last week, but it has now been extended to Wednesday Feb. 16. The first challenge will take place at 9 a.m. on Feb. 22. After the first elimination round is over, the top three teams will go at it again, with a final boardroom showdown happening on Feb. 25 at 1:30 p.m. in Center Stage. No purchase ncttSMty S.gn u? Nor.- oil Fri, Fcb letb. Dra*rg he'd Sal, Fcb 19'-I Open 2:30pm - 7:00pm • 46 W 100 N Provo • 602-5738 DISCOVER the adventure of a lifetime - Fun environment -No traffic jams - Friendly atmosphere - World-class recreation - Fully-accredited classes - Several degrees available Come visit our scenic campus and meet the faculty. DVD review Taxi-driver takes you for a ride Michael Palmer Life Writer Originally released in 1976, "Taxi Driver," starring Robert De Niro and directed by Martin Scorsese, has not been hidden in obscurity; however, it has developed a new following in subsequent generations, developing Catcher in the Rye-like obsession from many (including Reagan's •would-be assassin John :Hinckley). ' Even if some are not conscious of it, "Taxi Driver" has left its cinematic imprint in memorable ways, including the still-famous mirror "you talkin' to me" improvisation, since parodied to the breaking point of vexation. The film was nominated for Best Picture in 1976; however, it was passed over for the award in favor of "Rocky." A pointed diagnosis of the dormant violence and mediafixation of the Vietnam era, the film portrays Vietnam veteran Travis (De Niro) as a lonely, disillusioned man trying to function within the constraints of society. Over time, he becomes increasingly alienated from the world around him, falling into a state of dissociation and finding himself utterly disgusted with the filth of the world. The film is categorically solid across the board. Scorsese's garish color and direction, a wonderful screenplay by Paul Schrader (inspired by a diverse variety of works including Dostoevsky's "Notes From the Underground"), a superb cast and an eerie final score by Bernard Herrmann (finished the day he died) create a surprising film that evokes sympathy in its coldness. As good as De Niro has been elsewhere ("Raging Bull," "The Godfather II"), [and as terrible ("15 Minutes," "The Score")], I think his portrayal of Travis Bickle, the 26-year old ex-Marine unable to reintegrate into society, is his best performance. In addition to De Niro, the film features excellent performances by Jodie Foster, Harvey Keitel, Peter Boyle and Cybill Shepherd. Taxi Driver initially faced problems with the MPAA for its violence. Scorsese desaturated the color in the final shpotout to receive an R rating. If there is one part of the film that I am as fond of, it is the epilogue. There are those who argue the irony of the media building Travis into a hero when, had a few events been slightly altered, he would have been reviled as an assassin, is brilliant. This is not my opinion, and I prefer to stop the movie about five minutes before it allegedly ends. Many people have perhaps already seen this film; however, it is worth at least a second viewing; moreover, if people have not seen it, it seems as valid as ever now, and is definitely worth checking out. DO MOR THAN tilVE THEY CAL • • « • • • Become a leader by combining your nursing education with Army ROTC, and graduate with the skills of 8 nurse and the respect of an Army Officer. For details about Army Nurse Scholarships and career opportunities, contact your local Army ROTC office. , ENROLL IN ARMY ROTE BECOME AN ARMY OFFICER Become a Leader-Nursing Scholarships Available! Cnnbtt SFC Boughton <© 863-829b |