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Show Monday. January 27. 1992 The Daily Utah Chronicle - Page Seven Feature Undergraduate literary magazine outlet for all By Chandra Graham Chronicle Feature Writer Are you a poet or writer secretly desiring to be recognized or published on campus? You don't need to be an English major. The undergraduate literary magazine, Shades, is an avenue for having your works printed and read. Shades is supported by the English Student Advisory Committee and the Associated Students of the University of Utah. Its staff members are in the midst of their third soliciting drive of the year and are calling for manuscripts. "This year's theme is "Some Other Color," Shades Kathrine Wright, said. "We want to expand on the title 'shades' and what it means. It's a forum for all undergraduate writers." Ariana-Sophi- a Kartsonis indicated that the staff would like to see more entries in the critical essay, drama, and art categories. "We accept manuscripts in the poetry, prose, drama, and critical essay categories," she said. "We also want art. But we want more diversity. We always have enough poetry and fiction and would like to see entries in the other categories." The Shades staff has already received more than 200 art and writing entries. They expect to receive as many as 350 entries. "We will probably print about 70," Wright said. "The length of the pieces selected will determine how much space we nave." All entries to the magazine are anonymous to ensure equality. Staff members and students are both printed but the pieces are judged without the knowledge of wno the authors I J , co-edit- or Co-edit- or or artists are. The writers accepted in this year's edition will be honored at a reception at Art Barn. "Those who are published will get to read their work," Wright said. The Shades staff members and editors would like to see a bigger emphasis on readings among undergraduates. Many of i . M Thanh Nguyen, who studies electrical engineering, came to Utah in 1989 r program that looking for a By would satisfy his needs. Nguyen became familiarized with the U. The auditorium is dimly lit. Soft music plays in the background Around a large stage is a thick black curtain. Suddenly, the auditorium goes completely dark as the curtain rises. Stage lights go on, background music floats into the scene on stage and characters begin to move and talk as if the audience is not there. The scene'on stage is part of . students. "There aren't many discrimination." Some U. hopefuls were "checking out the scene" on Saturday. Chiying Chen, currently a high school senior at East High, is originally from China, but hopes to attend the U. next year. Chen said she was interested in the see students" on page eight 2. . Theatre, the Babcock Theatre is the only student stage at the U. The theatre department is the the theatre. The dance has its of department own theatre as well, so the sole user-o- f performances are basically for the theatre department. According to Catherine the department of theatre Babcock was established in Owens, marketing director for 1961 as part of the plan for the Pioneer Memorial Theatre. Before the establishment of the theatre, theatre students used the Black Box Stage and Kingsbury Hall for their various productions. production that was made of the Despite the fact that the first University possible by .Utah theatre department at the real student theatre was not a Japanese students here that I know of. any hassle. People get curious sometimes but there is no Janet Golightly Chronicle Feature Staff when he graduated from high school. "I came to the Upward Bound Space Program two summers ago. I got to live in the dorms and study. It was a great experience," he said. Nguyen said he plans to stay in Utah after he graduates. "I have made some good friends here at the U.," he added. Hiadeo Oie, an engineering student from Japan, said that while he is pleased with the curriculum the U. has to offer, he is not pleased with the social opportunities for Japanese There is no student association for Japanese students. If they had one here I would like to join," he said. Oie explained that it can sometimes be difficult for an Asian student to adapt. He said that the other students at the U. do not give him any trouble. "I have never had 268-297- 359-221- four-yea- On Saturday morning the Union building did not seem its usual place. The stairway was not crowded, tables were vacant and the line at the food court was nonexistent. Something that was consistent however, was a number of foreign students who were enveloped in study. The number of foreign students at the University of Utah is growing rapidly. According to the handful of foreign students, the reason is that the U. meets their scholastic and social needs. Thanh Ngo, an engineering student from Vietnam, moved to Utah with his family in 1988. He said that the reason he chose to attend the U. was because of the U.'s reputation. "It is definitely one of the best schools in Utah." Ngo plans to graduate in 1993 and said, "I am very happy with my experience at the U." He also plans to continue his education and earn his master's degree in engineering. "I hope to get my master's degree at the University of Utah." According to Ngo, one of the attributes of the U. is the Vietnamese Student Association, (VSA), of which he is a member. Ngo said that VSA allows an outlet from the day to day academic grind. "It creates activities and is a new way to meet friends." be awarded $100 this year. This is the fourth year of publishing for the magazine and its members are excited because of the funding boost they have received from ASUU. "The quality of the magazine will be much higher this year than before." Public Relations Representative Jeff Schmerker explained. "There is actually going to be color, binding, less typographical errors and a glossy cover." This image makeover will enable the U. to enter its magazine in national contests. Students who are interested in becoming part of Shades themselves should contact Wright or Kartsonis. "We're looking for members for our art staff," they indicated. All others are welcome to investigate also. The current Shades staff consists of experienced members. have chosen members Kartsonis and Wright, the from an experienced circle. Wade Geary is the Shades financial and technical representative. Stefene Russel is the fiction editor and Melissa Bundker is the poetry editor. The general staff is Michael Moonbird, Kristin King, and Scott Spiers. "The University of Utah ranks in the top 10 schools in the nation for creative writing," Wright said. "We have a lot of great professors." She and Kartsonis mentioned Jacqueline Osherow, Geoff Aggeler, and Richard Schramm as instructors who are supportive. Shades will hopefully be printed and distributed by the time of Mayfest. The cost for students is $4. Its members reinforced that it's not only for the stereotypical English major. "We accept work from all students," Wright said. "We'd really like to have a broader scope." Those interested in submitting to Shades or becoming a 0 or Wright at member should contact Kartsonis at The deadline for entries is Feb. 28. Babcock Theatre built to serve students in theatre department Another Vietnamese student, Steve Sessions Chronicle Feature Writer " SHADESj Foreign students find great curriculum, ambience at U. By 1 Li them belong to Angles, a writing group whose goal is to be published in Shades and elsewhere. "Many students don't know how to read their work," Wright said. "This gives them a way to learn." Four people will judge the Shades readings. The artist whose art entry is chosen as the cover piece will built until 1961, the U has had Babcock Theatre. The setting fust described maintains the same atmosphere as the professional theatres such as Capital Theatre and Promise Valley Playhouse. Only this scene was created by students that hope to be able to do what they love acting in a professional theatre as a professional actors. One of the main goals of the theatre is to be as professional as possible, Housed in the same building as the Pioneer Memorial a theatre since 1897 when Maude Babcock, for whom the theatre is named performed in depending on the show chosen, the auditions may be restricted to the Actor Training Program in the theatre department, Owens said. The Actor Training program is for undergraduate students seeking a degree in theatre. There are usually 30 to 40 students in the program during one season. While the Babcock Theatre and all the productions are for students, the department tries to maintain professional standards from everything to the acting to the lighting and set design. The season the entire year last year! had been very successful," Owens said. Several past productions have been Good, She Stops to Conquer. Lu Ann Hamilton and Laverty Overlander. The theatre has a season that runs the same as professional production. Although the theatre is for theatres.- Ail the theatre's the use ,of the theatre performances run within the The the academic year. only, department for run will that to confined not productions productions are are chosen season the theatre by just majors. During about 90 percent of faculty and the chair of the the season, the department theatre department. Each holds open auditions for the production runs for two weeks, see "theatre' on page eight entire student body. However, the U.'s first theatre - Correction Editor's note: On two occasions the Chronicle ran a photo of Mr. Hoffman's dog, which had been left outside. The intent of the photo was not to single the dog or its owner out for harassment, but rather to illustrate, in a generic sense, the number of dogs that are left outside during winter. As the following letters indicate, Mr. Hoffman's dog is capable of withstanding the cold, although many others aren't. Editor: On two occasions the Daily Utah Chronicle ran an article regarding pets and their ability to cope with winter and winter weather related problems. I Tin " CHROMICU PHOTOJwW I Hixm Although the article was factual and useful, the picture with the article of Mr. Hoffman's dog was not appropriate. Mr. Hoffman's dog is not a dog that has problems coping with winter temperatures. and has a She is medium-haire- d thick coat typical of a shepherd husky mix and can do quite well for extended daytime periods of cold weather. Some unfortunate associations were made between the picture with the article and the treatment which Mr. Hoffman's doe receives. Mr. Hoffman is a caring dog owner and makes careful, educated judgments concerning his dog's welfare. see "correct" on page eight |
