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Show THE FORUM - 3 The Good Old Days From by Geoff Goff Contributing writer One day last week, after many hours of diligent studying and intense reading, I plopped myself down in front of my television to broaden my intellectual base. I flipped from one channel to the other. Then, I quite unwittingly stumbled upon a CHiPs reunion show and it appeared most of the original cast was and accounted for. Present John, Sarg, Grossman, Bear and that annoying blond , rookie that looked like Ricky Schreoder. The only people missing were Bonnie and the mechanic guy who wore the white coat. Those of you who don't remember CHiPs (and those of you who do) are probably asking, "Why?" For some reason, I love watching reruns and reunions of my favorite television programs. When The Dukes of Hazard reunion was on a couple of years ago, where do you think I was? Obviously, I'm not the only one who longs for things from my youth. If I was, why would we be blessed with a Brady Bunch movie. Mission Impossible or Lost in Space. Television programs become such an integral part of American popular culture that elements of programs transcend their humble television origins and emerge in all sorts of places. For example, the name of a new Since I jumped in midrock group Seven Mary Three was broadcast and didn't want to also Poncn's unit identification spoil the ending, I consulted from CHiPs and "Daisy Dukes" to find out guide my program wnen the next airing would be. is a slang term for a pair of As luck would have it, CHiPs extremely short shorts. was on the very next day. "Skipper," "Just the facts, There I was, popcorn m hand. ma'am, and "Heeeeeer's From the beginning with the Johnny," all convey an image to the teaser beyond the television, and corny opening movie was the eventually will be made into predictable plot, either a TV movie or a feature true to the original series. film if they haven't already. I sat glued to my television for two hours in satisfied bliss. STUNTMAN Continued from page 2 and myself had spent several nights spying in her window. After doing this a few times, we had been graced with watching Pam take off her shirt. It was one of the most beautiful experiences of my life. At that point in time, I knew there was no turning back. This was the moment of truth. Do or die. This was the moment I had dreamed about. My sister said, "Promise me that you won't get hurt." I told her in my best Kojakian voice, "You want a sure thing? You hire an accountant. You want a guarantee? You buy a washing machine." It was time to make my hardcore debut on the stunt scene. Darrin gave me the signal that a car was barreling down the road. I started down the hill. No thoughts of fear came across my mind. Everyone was cheering as the skid brake marker was rapidly approaching. I repeated to myself "Timing is everything." Needless to say my timing was off. I can't remember anything after that. When I awoke, I was in a white room. There were beautiful flowers everywhere. A lady wearing only white hovered over me. Was I in heaven? No, I was in the hospital. The woman in white was a nurse. She kindly informed me that I was in an accident and that I would be all right. She then showed me two large scars on my legs and told me I had a broken nose. m-vog- ue the Eyes of a Victim by Tiffany Barber Forum staff writer She Said," a date rape by about presentation Katie Koestner and Brett A. Sokolow was given in the Jewett Center on Nov. 18. In the presentation, Koestner gave her own account of a date rape in her freshman year at "He Said college. "I speak because I am an idealist, and I want a day with no more rape," said Koestner. Sokolow and Koestner, who are now engaged, became friends during the college trial that took place after Koestner 's rape. Sokolow, an attorney specializing in sexual assualt issues, provided two interactive scenarios on sexual assault . where the audience acted as a The jury was allowed to ask questions about alcohol intake, conversations that took place, and what sexual acts were performed. The cases were meant to show the audience that rape cases are not cut and dried. Sokolow also offered a legal on sexual assault. He standpoint said three types of people are legally not able to consent to sex: minors, mentally handicapped My folks came in moments ' individuals, and someone who is later. They told me I had incapacitated from drugs or broadsided a car. It was alcohol. reported that my skid handle Sokolow said to stop rape I had broken off and that people could not just oe anticouldn't stop in time. ." "you need to do My head had put a dent about rape, involves He said this being a foot deep near the wheel well aware of sexual assault and of the car. I also managed to taking a stand about it whenever scare the crap out of the driver possible. of the car. After Sokolow spoke, the After that, I didn't want to do audience was split into single-se- x stunt work anymore. After all, I breakout groups for facilitated wasn't even getting paid. workshops. I also decided that being a Koestner told the group of doctor, lawyer or fire fighter women that avoiding sexual wasn't such a bad idea after all. assault involves "every day, It was a hard realization for what deciding going to you're that stunt work can kill. Leave it not. and take what you're to the professionals, and listen She also gave some "warning when they tell you not to try signs" of a possible date rapist. this at homo anti-rape- According to Campus Outreach Services, "Koestner and Sokolow have offered programs to thousands of students at 600 colleges, high schools and military institutions in 47 states over the last four with college students I have never attended a more powerful and influential meeting with students. Bravo," said J. Frank Bumpus, Ph.D., years." see for all students on both the high school and university levels of education. Her story is chilling, challenging and real," said Officer Greg Fiebig, Xavier University campus police. She Before "He Said Said" came to Westminster College, it was presented to Central Michigan University and the University of Notre Dame. According to Carolyn Perkins, dean of students, "Katie and Brett give an excellent presentation because they speak to both men and women. They let us know how we can prevent sexual According to the program She coordinators, "He Said Said" is different because it is resented by a true victim of E rutal assault and tells not only of her suffering and healing, but also of her fiancee's feelings. Koestner and Sokolow provided frightening statistics to the audience. One in four women will be raped, and 84 percent of the women will know their rapist. Sokolow emphasized the statistic by pointing out to the men that one of those four women could be a sister, mother, wife or daughter. One in eight men will also be raped in their lifetime. Many officials from the colleges where Koestner and Sokolow have presented have commented on the program. These comments were round on the Campus Outreach Services web site. 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