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Show May 18, 1992 'Wasteland" usual chill and suspense By JULIE CLEMONS Staff writer of the Signpost Stephen King is at it again with another thriller to add to the innocent nights of dream making or (night scaring), in the novel The Wastelands. This is the third novel of the Dark Tower trilogy. The Dark Tower series is based on Robert Browning's narrative poem "Child e Roland to the Dark Tower Came." The past two novels Gunslinger and the Drawing of the Three involves a man named Roland, who tries saving the universe by searching for the 'Dark Tower.' Roland's quest, however, is not without its deadly dangers. In the first book Gunslinger. he must fight with a dark magician named Walter. This magician tells him of his destiny or "Kata," which will lead him to the Dark Tower. In the second book. Drawing of the Three, he must pass three doorways: Lady of Shadows, The Prisoner and Death. These doors lead him to different historical points of earth where he saves three key characters, (Susannah, Eddie Dean and Jake ) from their own destinies by bringing them into his world. Each of them come to love Roland as the "Gunslinger," a type of knight in armor that carries a six shooter packing more than a punch. Finally, in The Wastelands, NOW IS THE TIME TO ADVERTISE. Schedule year advertising' Signpost 7 C SignoII editions. Hay 20, 27, and June 3. Buy the first two and get the third C Contact Shaun or Two Places to Call For Help With The LSAT: 1. Stanley H. Kaplan 2. Dial-A-Prayer J JLTVLJL-L JL latu: rvajjutii wi Ask about travel discounts forWSU students. wields the Roland and the others are on their way to the Dark Tower. But the past starts to catch up with Roland asheslowlybeginstogo mad. This is primarily because Jake (a boy who has to live out an existence enveloping two possible destines-one alive and one dead) is likewise going insane. Accordingly, Roland needs to save not only himself, but also Jake. However, in saving Jake, the entire group of main characters must face grave dangers. Overcoming these obstacles lead them closer to the Dark Tower, Which will save the universe, but will possibly endanger their lives. Stephen King always likes to draw readers into the unknown and The Wastelands is no exception. Roland's purpose is of one thought and that is the Dark Tower. What is the purpose of this Dark Tower? Does it give some meaning to the universe, the existence of many worlds or just an end to Roland and his other friends? One will have to read the Dark Tower series to find out. Stephen King, a master of mystery, drama, horror and storytelling can make all of your nightmares come true. The Wastelands is a hovel similar to the Wizard of OZ, but instead of following a yellow (See "WASTELAND" page 8) Craig at 626-6359 J. I.. JLVTIJ. Llil itmc iuui vuaiics 363-4444 The Signpost Dilbert YOU CAN FREE YOURSELF FROH GUILT WITH THE C0PYRI6HTED D065ERT HETHOD. THE D06BERT hETHOD OF ELIMINATING GUILT 15 QUITE SIrtPLE ROBOTMAN by Jim Meddick HE'S BEEN ON A DIET FOR SEVERAL HOURS AND HE'S UNDERGOING, WITHDRAWAL HALLUCINATIONS-UP. HE MAY N(VT EVEN!-- - DCC(NG,N17C Vrul' X PllLSBURY PJ6H BOY.' IS THAT YOU? ( 7SA ' PILLUKy GJV A FACULTYSTAFF INSURANCE OPEN ENROLLMENT MONTH Attend 1 of 5 insurance open-enrollment meetings to be held every Tuesday during May at 2pm in room 206 of the Wattis Business Building, and at 1:30pm and 4:30 pm in room 325 of the Union Building during Benefits Day on Wednesday, May 20th. Meet with representatives from Educators Mutual and FHP and learn about (1) the new flexible spending account, (2) a new medical insurance option through Educators Mutual and (3) the features of FHP. 7 7 Amnesty CANDLELIGHT VIGIL in honor of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Leader of pro-Democracy movement in Burma (Myanma r) Currently under house arrest Winner of the 1991 Nobel Peace Prize Students and faculty All across the state of Utah, bells will be rung at 9:00 MY hETHOD IS 50 5IHPLE THAT EVEN STUPID PEOPLE CAN DO IT. ALL OF YOUR PROBLEMS ARE CAUSED BY INVI5IBLE PEOPLE NAHED JUAN AND CINDY. International presents A. 3 f ROBOTS AN... If S WE..KEVIN..1 ) Sib? POKING ) WHY?.' WHY DO ,WANT YD HELP VOU.-.lr- r f 1 TAUNT ME ' DATE: Monday, May 18, 1992 TIME: 9:00 pm PLACE: Lindquist Plaza (WSU Duckpond) EVERYONE IS INVITED!!!!!! will speak on Aung San DO UE HAVE ANY 5TUPID PEOPLE HERE TODAY? ALL YOU HAVE TO DO 15 FIND THEM AND KILL TH EH. Suu Kyi. pm in her honor. B.OB |