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Wednesday, September 25, 1996 T^Ami <*AA iyv/l 111 1 w 1 The Department of Housing ? gave 24 freshmen in Patterson Hall the oportunity to live In rooms designed for three people. One freshman shares her experiences about living with two roommates Instead of Just one. EMILY TYNER Staff Writer B ust a few weeks ago, most students made the transition to USC and juggled the duties of moving in with the task of meeting a new roommate. Although the challenge was proceeded by both anxiety and excitement, most discovered it would not be too difficult to live with a roommate. But what about two roommates? Housing gave this option to 24 freshmen in Patterson Hall. I live in one of the eight triple rooms, and am often asked about the experience. In the beginning, I developed the "Oh, no, there-is-one-more-person-to-get along with" syndrome and applied the "three's a crowd" theoiy to the situation. After a month, though, I believe it could not have worked out better. First, our room is huge compared to other rooms within the residence halls. Almost two regular-size Patterson rooms could fit inside a triple if our private bathroom is added. That is the most attractive feature. I do not have to leave my room in the middle of the night to 3 get a drink of water, and I spared five dollars on a pair of flip flops for the hall showers. We also have a bathtub. A full size refrigerator is wedged between my roommate Jessica's bureau and the bathroom doorway. Because it came with the room, we saved money. All these features aside, there are other benefits of sharing a room with two people. There are four ears instead t) of two to listen to me rave about a high exam score or whine about the elevators. I have the advantage of comparing hometown stories with Jessica (we both mmc fmm small tnwnsl anrl also laaminc about "the places to go" from Columbianative Kathy. Also, if one roommate is out, the other is usually in the room to talk about classes, v, homework or "Days of Our Lives." Sheffiel Charles il The Ganymede Club Sheffield Sete By Charles Sheffield , . , , mb? his tale, The Ganymede ^Hjlgj Club," in the mm universe of his | in previous novel lii "Cold as Ice" to bring us a L__^_J complex Hit the Books mystery set, as f Michael Urban the novel implies, on the IftR nan T I QUARTERLY tglij|fc5ii^ 7467 St. And Corner of Lake Murray KROGER SHO OPEN: Mon. - S; 748 S^OFF j 4^?'FULL SET I | expires 1U-J1-V0 j The New Ir ' Wei | USC Stude Watch evi i on 22 Color TVs Pay Per Viev present th MB | 6 Free wings !7475Car lisle St Hrmo trie tpct 'tlifi itia ivat nix' m i iHjH ^ # Tho thraa parson rooms In Psttorso porson rooms and throo parson root Throo parson rooms also coma fundi nowever, a iew cnaractensncs maite ? this situation fairly difficult. My c roommates and I have a lot more space t to keep neat, and that has forced me, 1 one fond of creative clutter, to tidy up i after myself. In addition, the bathroom is our responsibility. There are no custodians to ensure sanitation; we have to clean out the tub, scrub the sink and mop the floor. Also, because we have different interests, there is more of an opportunity for conflict. Jessica may want to listen to White Zombie, Kathy could choose Celine Dion, and I may vote for Alanis Morissette. Kathy may want to watch "Party of Five" on television, but Jessica may choose another show. Fortunately, though, these are not problems. We are veiy honest with each other and communicate during conflicts. Other aspects that make this situation unique include phone time and the amount of visitors. We all use the same phone and battle the cordless' static to Id's fatur Jovian moon of Ganymede in the year 2072. "Cold as Ice" does not need to be read to fully enjoy this novel. Each novel has a different set of characters and vastly different storylines, and technically, "Cold as Ice" occurs 20 years after this novel. They both occur in a universe where the inner solar system was devastated by a great war which made half of the Earth uninhabitable i and nearly wiped out all the colony worlds. This caused the Jovian system to become i the hotbed of human civilization. he Rumors are AL rews Rd. Irmo Blvd. & St. Andrews Rd. PPING CENTER at. 10:00 am - 7 pm -0182 i ^ 9 OFF ] I w FILL-IN | expires 10-31-96 j mo Sports Bar comes nts and Staff ! sry NFL game ; and large screens i i college games i is coupon for [ with purchase ] 732-57211 mm _ m&j mm mm mm* mm mam ?m mm El ee's a crov JS --. SgB > '; 1 ' '; p < ^m|^V .;.. v<- ^ SH ^ lifcniBPr i ' 1 ffW ' 1^' iilW'F - ' - ^^BKl^l &*& ? W^MMsB: SjtiteS^* 4 * * |':^||r?Vy" :v I *j| y f? i |^BIBB1|S;m <%MF?!!?Ki II^HgKi-JllHHl <i Hall sra larger than other room ns are more room for clutter and died with a refrigerator. mswer constant beeps and scribble :ountless messages. It can be a hassle o keep up with who called who, but we lave brightly colored message pads to nake the process more fun. We all live not more than 1 hour and [5 minutes from Columbia. Therefore, visitors do not have to travel far to visit, rhis, coupled with three people, results n more guests than normal. We agreed ;hat as long as visitors respect all oommates' belongings and study time, ;hey are welcome. Finally, the "three's a crowd" question s not a problem. We eat, shop and walk ;o classes together occasionally, and no )ne is left out. If I am going out with 'riends, I usually invite both my oommates. I enjoy my living situation, but I realize it will not always be perfect. I iccept that reality. Living with two roommates is a different experience, but 30 far, it has worked out nicely. istic seq The "good" guys are round and guys are two-dimensional and b Though the postwar idea is overused, this novel does show originality by not dwelling on it and by only using it as a background to support the storyline. The first three chapters of the novel seem completely unrelated, but these three prewar episodes are essential in understanding the whole of the storyline. Here we meet all of the main characters, though it may not seem that way. f Ikiia ^ L UUU Cmwi/s' Baptist Student Union Thursday. Sept. 26 5 p.m. Note time change! BSU will go to Cockfest together 700 Pickens St. 799-3854 L. ........ c. ?Ji i.1 I vu mcury \ ?| JUUE WILSON The Gaiwock s. Othor dtfforoncoo botwoon two moro room for dlfforont Intorosts. JULIE WILSON The Gamecock One perk of the three-person rooms is a large closet, which the three girls share. uel wort L interesting while the "bad" asically uninteresting. Sheffield masterfully intertwines these three short events to create a captivating mystery. The mystery is about a' psychologist and her patient who * have been marked for death. The evil characters make up an elusive club called The Ganymede Club. It is this club that wants the psychologist and her patient dead. The first three chapters are crucial to the background Miam Cmie^ 1 T2 I: WPALM CAMPUS MINISTRY Body & Soul Dinner/Program: "Is it possible to be a Quaker Budhist" Wednesday 5:30pm Worship & Dinner - Sunday 5:30pm Partnership Among Lutherans & Methodists j 728 Pickens St 799-7363 iur congenial ennal ctoron JVIIHI tJiVIVVaif 'USC 90.5FM ??UIg, OIIU U1W OU ivrA V/UTV4 0 | life, as the evil Bill Sykes and his lover , Nancy, both cohorts of Fagin. They are ( brutally murdered and the greedy Fagin j is left penniless. The story ends as } Oliver is adopted by Mr. Brownlow ^ and lives happily ever after. The play is a wonderful portrayal . of the classic novel, Overflowing with ( timeless tunes such as "Food, Glorious . Food," a cute song and dance performed , by the boys in the orphanage, "Consider ^ Yourself," perhaps the best number in the play, energetically sung by the j entire cast, and "Reviewing the ] Situation," a dark, but enchanting number performed by the talented singer Fagin. Although a little confusing, ( the plot of this irresistible musical is : marvelous. The acting and entire design of the play, however, leave some room for 1 improvement. Many of the actors fake bad British accents and sound as if they are half-British andhalf-Southem. Tn manv cases, the child actors are hy of att and answer the questions "who" and tl "why". cl The characters as a whole are sort r< of lopsided. The "good" guys are round p and interesting while the "bad" guys are two-dimensional and basically n uninteresting. They are just stereotypical, Y evil eccentric. This tiny fact does not hurt n the novel, though. h The psychologist, a haldane in the b novel, her patient, her brother and his y computer geek friend are all likable and r easy to relate to. Only the main character, tl ?i Become A Plasma B ? r?-r Who Needs Plasma? Hemophiliacs, bum victims, trai patients are people who receive plasma of donors like you. Earn at least $150 per mor Professional medical facility a Certified by the American Bio Quality Plasma Program. BE A PLASMA DONOR..BEO LIFE IS EVERYBODY'S BUStt Please call 803-254-2280 ie > 'Oliver!' succ despite hous JILL MCCALLUM Staff Writer I t "Please, sir, may I have some more," j I was left asking after seeing the ^ production of "Oliver," the musical at ( the Town Theatre. v The play itself is artistically wonderful. However, factors such as ? theater size and acoustics at the Town j Theatre leave room for improvement, j Written by Lionel Bart, the musical t is a happier version of Charles Dickensf ^ novel, "Oliver Twist." t The story begins at the Lohdon t orphanage in the late 19th century c where Oliver, played by fourth-grader T Mark Hendley, lives with other poor N orphans under the care of the greedy Mr. Bumble. Bumble sells Oliver to an s undertaker where he is unhappy, and ] he soon runs away to live with a band ? of smudgy-faced boy thieves led by the j comical Fagin. Fagin is played by , internationally-recognized David j Johnstone. ] Oliver is then caught pick-pocketing j and is taken into the home of the loving ^ MrBrownlow, who believes that Oliver ( may be his long-lost grandson. Soon, however, he is kidnapped by Fagin's , rmnrr on^ fV>c cffninrrlfi Wrino i 3 essM, t piuui^nw letter than the adults, especially in he musical numbers and solos. But lendley (Oliver), while a good actor, bes not ang his parts very well, because Dliver's 9olos do not seem to fit Hendley's rocal range. The one exception to the mediocre icting is David Johnstone, who plays 'agin. Johnstone marvelously portrays Dickens' evil Fagin as a lovable, comical eacher of thieves. He has an exceptional 'oice and a lot of experience, performing hroughout Columbia. He has earned he status of an HI Visa as a performer >f exceptional ability and international ecognition. Johnstone certainly is a velcomed addition to the cast of "Oliver!" The set design was very small and simple, but neat, representative of poor L9th century London. The small musical rccompaniment consisted of two nusicians playing a keyboard, drums md bass guitar. The music really did rot add to the play, although it would rave been wonderful if there was a arger orchestra section. The music ; vas probably the most missed aspect >f the play. The small Town Theatre, although warm and home-like, does not house :his play very well. "Oliver!" seems more appropriate for a larger stage, :ast and audience. A large, national theatre would probably suit the play much better because of the large production numbers it requires. I would recommend this play to anyone, although it is not made for Mdren because of the excessive violence and references to drinking. It is a wonderful play- endearing, funnyand performed by some magnificent actors. The energy and tuneful qielodies throughout the play are truly fantastic, but to eqjoy the performance, one must not see it too critically. "Oliver!" will be running through Oct. 5 at the Town Theatre on Sumter Street near the Horseshoe. Performances are Wednesday through Saturdayat 8 i p.m., and on Sunday Sept. 29 at 3 pm. Ticket prices are as follows: adults,$1 ; senioiycollege/military, $11 and youth t 1 o\ <tn to. ~ J luiiuei 10;, 1 iiuac uncicatcu can call the box office at 799-2510 for tickets and more information. ention ie psychologist, undergoes sufficient aaracter development. The others remain elatively static, if you discount the atienf s unique predicament. Overall, the novel is an interesting jad. The story is involving and addictive, ou will love this novel if you like lysteries and/or science fiction. Some ave said Sheffield has the potential of ecoming the next Asimov or Clarke. If ou like this book, I suggest you also ead "Cold as Ice." Ifs not as creative as his bnnk hut is still verv cmnrl '?J D >onor. isplant and cardiovascular products made from the ith nd staff for your safety, od Resources Association's N^RT . 1?>00 ? 11^1 ? ______ The Quatty Souce BioMedical Center 20 Gervais St. Columbia, SC 29201 -