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Show Forum Kenna Haas Forum Staff Writer . April 12, 1994 Utah Symphony Presents Robert Stephenson In A Weekend Concert . .r - I A&E s ' ItsChristmasEveandcatburglarGus (Denis Leary) is stuck in a house with two hostages he has taken: Caroline and Lloyd Chasseur (Judy Davis and Kevin Spacey) who are driving him nuts almost as nuts as they arc! Not only arc Caroline and Lloyd at each others' throats, but the rest of their extremely dysfunctional family is on their way over for the annual Yuletide supper. The Ref, directed by Ted Demme, is themes a comedy full of and scenes. The most bizarre scene is when Caroline insists that her dinner guests, Gus, wear Scandinavian wreaths of burning candles on their heads. What starts out as a calm family gathering at the table crescendos into an outrageous family feud. Gus, the ample jewel thief, is trapped in a fate worse than jail. Pushed to the edge, he must turn the tables on his hostages domestic disputes, and see that they bury the hatchet before they bury each other. If youve ever seen or heard Leary prior to this film, you may be a bit skeptical about his acting ability. But surprisingly, Leary tones down his vulgar stand-u-p style Linda Dallimore Forum Staff Writer Robert Stephenson, principal Oboist for the Utah Symphony, will perform R. Strausss Oboe Concerto 6 at 8 p.m. in Abravanel April Hall (formerly Symphony Hall). The 15-1- al a great deal for this film. The award for comedy, however, would have to go to Davis andSpacey.whosteal theshow with their exchange of abusive dialogue. fast-pac- ed Screenwriter Marie Weiss said she conceived the idea for The Ref while engaged in a heated discussion with her boyfriend. When youre having an argu- you sometimes wish there was a third person there to arbitrate. The Ref came from that idea What if the last person you could think of as a marriage counselor was a jewel thief who, not of his own volition, becomes the referee on a domestic battle- ground? Peitiaps the most unusual element of this film is its refusal to reflect dominant ideologies, in that the bad guy truly is the hero. Regardless of the adult language and themes in The Ref, its ignoring ofjustice in the end definitely requires a mature audience. Classical Series Dennis Leary, as notorius jewel thief Gus, takes two dysfunctional hostages, played by Judy Davis and Kevin Spacey, in "The Ref." Linda Dallimore Forum Staff Writer The Utah Opera will preview its new composition, Dreamkeeper, in conjunction with an art exhibit ofUtah WoxksU tah Opera at Phillips Gallery, 444 E. 200 S. Dreamkeeper musical excerpts will be the first shared with the general public, Composer David Carlson, librettist Aden Ross and Utah Opera General rector Anne Eewers will discuss the process of the composition and respond to questions from the audience. The art ex- hibit features seven artists whose works arc influenced by Utah landscape, Dreamkeeper explores the themes cultural of diversity, changing gender roles Di-me- nt Masochists! No, is out of your mind! This is a call for people who really like pain, agony and misery ...and their name in the staff box. In short, we are asking people to apply for Forum editorial positions. London Paris Barcelona Rome Berlin t The following positions for $65day Business Ad Manager Please submit an essay and resume stating why you feel you are qualified for the desired position to Carleson 302 by . Conti ki European Vacations Copy Editor Production Manager " 533-NOT- E. Higher Education Continued from Page 4 in, the cost of owning and operating a vehicle will cost a student about $4,000 a year. Books, supplies and tuition will cost the Westminster student about $10,000 On top of everything else, it for 1994-9isnt unreasonable to estimate a student niight spend $2,000 a year on personal enjoyment or entertainment. Based on the above figures, the aver- - education. An independent student ends up working 30-3-5 hours a week while spend- hours a week with ing another 30-3- 5 school, said Darin Vincent, who will graduate this spring with a bachelors de-gree in communication. . If you work that much, you get less financial aid. Itseems like the best way to agestudentwillspendabout$25,000while Westminster for one year, Com-i- s get the full amount of financial assistance attending to live in a box and become a social bined with government statistics, Allred estimates student spending to be $22,500 introvert, said Vincent The bestsituation for a student would per year. Subsidized and unsubsidized be to get a job that pays under the table, so Perkins and Pell programs comyou dont have to report your earnings as Stafford, allocate a maximum amount of can bined income. Then every student could truly afford to fully explore the higher educa- - $15,000 per academic year to students. S ubtract that amount from the total amount tion experience, Vincent commented. Vincents experience with financial aid that a student might spend to pursue his or her education, and the resulting figure that and the cost of his education, like thatofmany a student needs to come up with if he or she of his colleagues, has been frustrating. If you work a lot while going to wants to live decently while attending school that is, if the student receives school, your chances of getting any Pell is $10,000 the maximum amount allowed. grant money is gone. If you receive any Is it feasible for a student to make scholarship money, they financial aid reduce the amount of money you receive $ 10,000 a year after taxes at $6 an hour to in student loans. So a student still has to supplement his or her education? Chances h1 vefy sm- work more to keep up with the financial Darren Vincentreceivesabout$7, 000 end of education. 1993-9- 4 Social Sciences SenatorDave oltfrc possible $15,000 available through financial aid and has to work to come up Litrack, who is double majoring in sociol- other $18,000 it takes to get Ogy and psychology and who has played witht he college soccer team said, If I through school each year. According to Financial Aid Office figures, Vincent wasnt living at home, I know there would be a lot of added pressure to make extra would have to come up with about $ 1 5,000. e jobs that don t require a money. I doubt I would have had the time Many degree only pay $12,000 to $15,000 a to participate in other activities. , Salt Lake City property owners have y e Today s independent increased rent dramatically the past few i5-2Landlords are offering six month dents can no longer get by with a 0 leases with the option to increase the rent hour a week job to supplement their e student leases. The classified ad section carin. Today, it takes a e a job to get through of Salt Lake City newspapers show that working in a of . pursuit degree, the average cost of a one bedroom apart-is that the 90s college ny a month has about risen to $450 ment plus could be considered a good leam- struggle utilities over the past couple of years. experience for todays student The average independent student will ' after graduating, he or she will spend about $6,000 a year for rent and e utilities while going to school. Twomeals find it takes one job to support a and e another a day at a fast food restaurant would cost family job to. become a homeowner. about $2,500 a year. After loan payments,, insurance, gas and maintenance are added 5. full-tim- , Editor April 19,1994. $329 $375 $329 $365 $389 fares are or way from Salt Lake City based on roundtnp purchase. Restrictions apply and taxes not included Cali far other woridwnde destinations. are avaiiable: Lancaster Symphony and the Grand Teton Music Festival. He has performed with the Spoleto Festivals in .Italy and the United States, and with the Elkhorn Music Festival in Idaho. Maestro Joseph Silverstein will and the role of tradition in modem life. be conducting the performances. The world premiere of Dreamkeeper Ticket prices range from $11 to $32 f will take place in January 1996. and are available at the Symphony 17 will be Sunday, April at Box Office. For more information The preview 3 pjn. and Thursday, April 21 at 6 pan. call Utah Opera To Preview New Composition Dreamkeeper Calling All this Isnl what you think it get those kinky thoughts will include Beethovens Overture to King Stephen and Elgars Symphony No. 1. Stephenson has been principal oboist for theSavannah Symphony Georgia Chamber Orchestra, siarfl 'OVaudl 1310 East 200 South Salt Lake City, UT 84102 001-502-50- 40 full-tim- full-tim- full-tim- schi i8 bnsc full-tim- Suffer 353? full-tim- stu-yea- rs. edu-betwe- en |
