Kansas Wesleyan University - Coyote Yearbook (Salina, KS)

Page 25 text:

Y -3:1-ll ns p Living S ace The Cn Campus!Off Campus Decision Making the choice between living in the dorm, at rome, or in an on or off campus apartment was a com- Jlex one. Finances were the greatest factor in many students' decisions. Living at home provided the greatest luxury for students. Mom and Dad were there to cook healthy Food, help with laundry and to offer comfort in times of illness and advice about problems. The student who worked while living at home also could afford to spend nore on entertainment, clothes, cars, and other items hat someone paying rent, utilities, cable and grocery bills while living in an apartment could not do. Students who wished to combine being close to :ampus without being in the dorms lived in the on- :ampus apartments. The apartments were originally Quilt for married students but were increasingly rented ,o single traditional-aged students. Privacy was the second most important factor for hose living off-campus. Their wasn't any loud music Jlaying or loud people keeping you awake until mid- iight. Many were uncomfortable with the gossip that was a part ofa small community ofpeople. Freshman, Viandi Montgomery lived at home. 'il wouldn't have had as near as much privacy in the dorm. First of all, you have a roommate that you have to share with, here I can just pretty much shut myself away from every- body, Montgomery said. I'm comfortable and used to the people I live with, I don't have to try and play around anyone's emotions. Commuting did not seem to bother those who chose to live off-campus. I don't see any purpose to moving on campus when I'm only four blocks away. Montgomery said. Driving around 30 miles a day has become normal for Brian Sutton. I'm used to it since I've done it for so many years...it's worth it for the privacy, Sutton said. Living in in the dorm had it's advantages too, such as being close to classes, not having to worry as much about living expenses, and the opportunity to build strong friendships with other domi residents. I live in the dorm because I'm poor, everything for me is in loans and now as an RA, all I have to pay for is a meal ticket. Elayne Bradford said. 'CI like the social activ- ity and I would go to bed pretty late anyway because I have so much stuff to dofw by Kirsten Stanton W 2. S . . , . , . . -. - . . - 'Q' as M if 1 we . asss 'Tm comfort- able and used to the people I live with, I don't have to try and I play around anyone's emo- tions. Mandi Montgomery If -I A friendly game of hoops occupies spare time for dorm residents Mike McKinney, David Robinson, and others. Photo by Cindy Wunder S' 0n10ff,Campgz-as

Page 24 text:

nd .- From her dorm version of a vanity, Kim Lohrding adds the final touches as she makes up her face. Photo by Cindy Wunder A 'The comforts of home provide a good atmosphere for studying for Mandi Montgomery. Photo by Kirsten Stanton A nice spring day provides a chance for Chally Matte to wax her car at the house she rented in Salina. Photo by Kirsten Stanton 1 8gQI1 Offyhflampgu-5,

Page 26 text:

I was disap- pointed with the attitude that the language became more important than the content of the play... Bonnie Painter Revealing his false teeth to enhance a story, LuAnn, portrayed by Chally Matte, meets her soori-to-be-sec- ond husband, Corky Ober- lander, in Red Grover's Bar. Corky is portrayed by Jernard Burkes. Photo by Kirsten Stanton Language Contro ersy Some Find Pla Offensive Preston Jones' adult comedy, LuAnn Hampton Lav- erzy Oberlander is about a small dead West Texas Town in the middle of a big, dead WestTexas prairie. The drama's main character LuAnn is followed through three stages in her life. She is first seen as a fiesty high school cheerleader who dates the captain of the basketball team. She meets Dale Laverty, one of her older brother Skip's army buddies during her senior year and marries him soon after graduating. Later she is seen as a divorced mother and meets her second husband, Corky Oberlander, in the local bar. In the final stage, LuAnn has been widowed and serves as the caretaker for her sassy teenage daughter, alco- holic brother, and invalid mother. The play is the centerpiece ofa group of plays known as The Texas Trilogy and was the directing project of senior Bonnie Painter. lt was a tremendous challenge on my part and it was difficult to direct fellow stu- dents, Painter said. But it gave me a lot of confi- dence because I got a very good response from mostof the actors. The play became controversial because of its strong language and the college received several letters of complaint. Painter was defensive about the contro- versy. I was disappointed with the attitude that the language became more important than the content of the play. . .people can get caught up in details and miss the whole point. This was no different than any other contemporary medium, which is being taught in classes, Painter said. f'We are trying to keep up in theater just like athletics or computer science keeps up with the latest technology and theatre is usually on the cutting ed ge. The supervising professor for the project was first year drama professor, Dr. Eric Marshall. Marshall wants to present a variety of drama to the campus and community. I'm more concemed about doing aran ge of theatre. I don't feel that language is terribly impor- tant. . .9095 of twentieth century drama has strong language, language is a function of society ataparticu- lar moment. It is someone else's point of view - take it or leave it. The ethical structure of LuAnn is in line with Christian tenants. The playbill says that the playwright may have been suggesting something about the strength of women in Southem families. The language breaks down by character, the characters in the bar used the most foul language. They were less interested in family or taking care of other people. said Paintenw by Kirsten Stanton 20 LuAnn Hampton Laverty Gberlarider