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Show Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005 e 1840 1300 S. E. Salt Lake City, UT 84105 cs Volume XXXVIII Issue 15 Heller already has an album out titled Songs That I Know, and her next album, Collection of Thoughts comes out in Kimberlie Blesch Staff Writer The house was literally rockin the night of Wednesday, Jan. 19, in the Syme Lounge from about 8 to 10 p.m; as local bands Milicent and ECT, along with singer songwriter JJ Heller displayed their original sounds and vocals. Wild Wednesday delivered an exciting atmosphere in its Coffee House Night. Inside Shaw, a few dozen students were takin it easy while February 2005. According to Heller, the second album is more upbeat and radiofriendly. Heller says the second album is still on the deeper side, however. Next up was local band ECT, comprised of three dudes. Thomas Sienko, a freshman at Westminster, rocked the drums while Eric Openshaw played guitar and vocals, Rob Alvord plays ter bass guitar. ECT revved up the enjoying a taste of coffee, treats and independent music. With the pool table and foosball table put to good use, others gathered around the stage and chilled in the couches and booths. Plenty crowd , yelling greetings and quoting lines from This is Spinal Tap, a 1984 comedy about a British heavy metal band. They played four songs, joking with the audience between each one, and had a strong closing with a of hot sippins, a tray of cupcakes and cookies fed the nighttime sweet tooth. The show began with singer songwriter JJ Heller and her husband, guitarist David Heller. JJ, despite her petite frame, had a presence that was felt all around. Her as songs, deep, had a hold on listen self-describ- ed Lead vocalist of Milicent, Westminster student Geoff Lay, got the crowd at last weeks Wild Wednesday activity on their feet and into a mash pit. Prior to the show, Heller ers for the duration of her time on stage. When Hellers ' and David enjoyed dinner with members of the style was compared to Associated Students of Natalie Merchant and Jewel, Westminster College at Becca Givens, a sophomore at Westminster, said Heller is Wasatch Grill. It was great to better, with a clearer voice. hang out with the students, we dont usually get to do that, Heller said. This was Hellers first time staying in Salt Lake. I think the town is quaint ' and cute, I love the brick buildings, Heller grew up in San Jose, Calif. piece they said was a little more happy, compared to the three heavy songs prior. Milicent took control of the stage next, with an array of unique guitars...about seven total, one of them electric blue and one black and See Wednesday pg. 8 Goldsmith Awarded Prestigious Henkels Fellowship Ashley M. Bunk Staff Writer Westminster College has announced the winner of the 2005 Henkels Teaching Fellowship. The award has gone to David Goldsmith, a professor of geology, who would like to change the way students are taught science in the classroom. Seidelman, the interim provost and academic vice president, the award is given to help a professor pursue professional and academic interests that improve teaching and enhance student learning. Goldsmith plans to spend the summer enhanc- The $5,000 Henkels ing learning for his Geology 110 class. He said that he has been bothered Teaching Fellowship is e awarded to a Westminster professor each year. According to an sent out to faculty by Cid by the way its taught. Many students, Goldsmith explained, are only interested in geology when visiting Hawaii or Zion National full-tim- ail Park not in a classroom. Goldsmith explained that geology seems to be taught different than any other subject. Instead of beginning the semester by discussing the physical properties of a rock, he would like students to actually experience the earth. When you learn about poetry, you read a poem, he said. You dont jump into a discussion on phonetics. Goldsmith plans on enhancing student learn- Professor David Goldsmith is the winner of the 2005 Henkels See Goldsmith ;ri in u about the change? o i Teaching Fellowship. 4 CSPagealterna- OS Page 3 Some popular local private clubs have banned smoking. What N do Griffins think pg. 8 1 I rT ill y Slamdance, an tive film festival to Sundance, offers truly independent films. T i OS Page 5 Comics are making a comeback thanks to box-offihits like ce Spiderman A-me- n, B tfta and |
