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Show I 4 BEYOND CAMPUS m sme sim mw ftHaey mEE SEAN KENNEDY STAFF REPORTER DENISE HIMES STAFF REPORTER The Tower Theatre, located in the 9th and 9th neighborhood, is the oldest theater still in opeartion in Utah. The theater offers free screenings of movies the first Monday of every month school is in session. They are introduced by Westminster students and are free to the public. Eager Westminster ski and snowboarders have already made their way to the mountains. The search for snow began on Nov. l when Big Cottonwood Canyon, Little Cottonwood Canyon and Guardsmans Pass received the first snow of the year. The snowboarders and skiers go to preseason spots such as, the junkyard, the tree jib or secret zones where can only people find. Nov. 1 1 went to the junkyard at Brighton Resort, said Shaun Nakamine, ow senior marketing major and snowboarder. The junkyard is an area in Big Cottonwood Canyon where skiers and snowboarders convene because of a few old lift poles that are used for wanning up for the coming season. The largest rail feature at the junkyard is two poles placed together that measure 35 feet in length. The smallest feature, meant for beginners, is an eight foot tube six inches off the ground. This year Ive seen more people at the spot compared to any of the past three years, said Mike Carmazzi, senior environmental science major and skier. Anywhere from three to 50 people can be found enjoying themselves on any given day while the snow sticks around. "I have a terrible addiction to snowboarding, Nakamine said. I was literally itching to strap in and it just happened to tow1 snow and I went in face deep. Got my first face shot of the season that day. There will be many more to come. While most riders are out for a good time, some have other plans. We hike up to get an edge on the other riders for competition season, Carmazzi said. If youre not training in the off season, you can kiss the podium goodbye. Carmazzi isnt the only rider training. Local pros can be found flocking to the features to set up contraptions to try out their skills. Will Wesson, LJ Strenio and John Kutcher were just a few of many professional skiers who made the hike up to the area. The tree jib is an old fallen tree located at Guardsmans Pass. The bark on the tree has worn off from years of being slid to the point where it now slides like a metal rail. At 50 feet in length the tree is not always an easy feat. I went up to the tree to have a good time and and try get away from the crowds at the other features, said Alex Buller, alumnus and former business major. Guardsmans Pass road is now closed making the tree an extra mile hike for the riders. For all riders who dont want to hike and get their new gear dirty, there is hope. Within the next week Brighton and Park City will be opening their doors for the season. ' ' Westminster film students take part in the free screening series at the Tower Theatre located in the 9th and 9th neighborhood. Built in 1928, the Tower Theatre is the oldest theatre still in operation in the Salt Lake valley. Its one of the few series in Salt Lake to see historically important movies, said Sean Desilets, associate professor of film studies. For the past five years, Desilets has played a large role in the partnership between Westminster College film students and the Salt Lake Film Society that operates and maintains the Tower Theatre. The Salt Lake Film Society is a non-prof-it organization that promotes independent films. Film students have collaborated with Desilets to discuss movies that are historically and culturally important to show at the free screenings, which are also open to the public. At the screenings, a student takes the first 10 minutes to introduce the film and discuss anything relevant and important to the movie, Desilets said. The next free screening is Monday, Dec. 1 during which a student will present Night of the Hunter (1955). This frightening and thrilling film contains an iconic Hollywood scene of the main character, a murderous preacher, with his knuckles tattooed with love and hate, Desilets said. Gee Wheatley, an employee at the Tower Theatre, said that there are not a lot of avenues where people are able to watch many different types of films. The Tower Theatre is known to show cult classics and more obscure films, Wheatley said. It is the oldest theater still in operation in Utah. It was a silent film theater until 1930 when it converted to sound films, Wheatley said. It looked like a gothic castle until the 1950s when it was remodeled to what it looks like today, according to Wheatley. The theatre is home to 10,000 titles from all over the world. DVDs are also available to rent out for three days at $3.20 each. If you are interested in participating in the free screenings, contact Sean Desilets at sdesilets westminstercollege.edu Frca Screening Schedule 12114 flight of the Hunter 2215 The Lady and the Duke 3215 Paprika 4615 Broken Blossom CALL 801.852.2319 OR SHOOT AN EMAIL TO FORUMBUSINESS WESTMINSTERCOLLEGE.EDU |