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12 January 2008 --------------------------------------------- — ' ........................ "Imaginary Invalid" showcases fresh talent u M ary W ood _______________ Staff Reporter Imagine actors in period costumes of large dresses and larger hair, strutting across the stage, a sight that can only be seen at a showing of "The Imaginary Invalid" this February. The play is a satirical comedy focused on the medical community, and it is the last play written by Jean Baptiste Moliere, a famous French playwright, in the late seventeenth century. The February performances in the auditorium are being directed by Jon Ares, Media Tech and Theatre Technical Director, with costumes designed by Barbara Murray, English teacher, and a cast comprised of an eclectic cast of sophomores, juniors and seniors. "They're all very talented, but it's really about their combination of skills," Ares said about the casting. The audition process consisted of tryouts for "The Imaginary Invalid" and "The Diviners." "We were casting for two shows, so it was a difficult process of mixing and matching." While some of the cast are veterans in the drama department, some haven't had much experience. Tyler Harmon, junior, has never been in a show, and will play Cleante, a suitor to the character Angélique, played by Jordon Scott, senior. Avery Breyne-Cartwright, sophomore, who plays Louise, Angélique's sister, is excited at her chance to be in the show. "I really love theatre and I haven't really had a chance to be involved," Breyne- Cartwright said. Though the play is a period piece, Ares feels its satirical aspects about medicine still have relevance. The main character is a hypochondriac named Argan, played by Avik Bandyopadhyay, senior. "It's still very topical today. You turn on the news and ili closes o n I #nk^/^#lvr Ann I p I iP n n I I p I in I I Vrl wT h I IV# Vr The Verizon LG VX1000Q, also known as the Voyager, is the hot new iPhone-killer, and is in high demand, yet heavily constrained in many parts of the country. Most are excited to see Verizon coming out with new phones in general, and the rumors that the Voyager puts the iPhone in its place is certainly helpful w hen advertising the product. The front of the Voyager has the most similarity to the iPhone. The Voyager has a large front touch-screen and an all-icon home page. The Voyager's most unique fea- ture is that it flips open on its side, revealing a full display color screen and a QWERTY keyboard, almost identical to a computer keyboard. Another of the Voyager's features is the haptic feed- back when typing on the tou chscreen. As you tap the keyboard, the Voyager slightly vibrates to let you know that it is taking your feedback. This haptic tech- nology is very similar to the if» "force feedback" found in a lot of video game control lers like the Nintendo 64 controller's Rumble Pak. Difficulties always seem to come hand-in-hand with touchscreens though. The iP h on e to u ch screen w as reported to be too sensitive, and the small keyboard made typing hard for some, The Voyager seems to be not sensitive enough, and requires a hard tap, but is easy to get used to. Navigating web pages is said to be not quite as smooth as it is on the iPhone, and users might find themselves accidentally clicking links instead of dragging. A n oth er d isad van tage is that the Voyager doesn’t have WiFi, most likely the area where iPhone has it beat, although some critics say that 3G for WiFi is pretty much an even swap. Thebest thing about the Voyager is said to be Verizon’s sprawl- ing network coverage and 3G Internet Access, The Voyager is available in black only, and sells for close to$400when purchased with a two year contract. see all these commercials for ailments [pharmaceutical companies] think we have," Ares said. Other cast members include Georgina Cohen, senior, playing Toinette; Tatianna Young, junior, playing Beline; Reis Mahnic and Christopher Daniels, juniors, playing multiple characters; and Josh Valentine, senior, playing Beralde. The show opens Feb. 15 at 7:30 p.m. and plays Feb. 16,21, 22 and 23. Tickets are available for $5 for students and $7 for adults at the beginning of the month from the online box office and at the theatre box office during lunch or an hour before showtime. "Romantic" restaurant sets mood for Valentine's Day a I saac C allagan ____________ out of the norm and order the Barbecue Chicken Pizza. Watch out, though, on weekends it can get busy, so be prepared to wait a few minutes for your food. Easing the wait are the presence often enough empty tables so Staff Reporter you won’t be disturbed. Valentine’s Day is just The food quality is around the comer and there excellent—it is prepared in front is no better way to celebrate of the customer, so you can be it than spending the evening sure it is up to your standards. in a romantic If pizza isn’t restaurant. A your thing, candlelit dinner treat yourself to for two is just the expansive the thing to salad bar. Top set the mood, off your salad but location is with ingredients important as ranging from well. Despite carrots to the absence of cucumbers to many romantic croutons. restaurants in the Vegetables West Linn area, don’t fill you one in particular up? Then the delectable stands out. appetizers Round Table surely will. The Pizza has a choices include^ comforting chicken wings, — atmosphere, friendly Reviewer Isaac Callagan, senior, sits alone in a booth at Round twists and employees, Table Pizza. Despite the alleged "romantic allure" of the restaurant, desert pizzas and a good, he cannot find a date. Photo by Kelsey Schrader (a personal favorite). Prices high quality are somewhat menu. You and your date can of some arcade-style video steep, up to $24.99 for an extra- snuggle in a booth and enjoy games in the comer, a welcome large, but Round Table makes distraction from delay. a cozy, tasty, economical meal. up for it with portion sizes and Choose from any of the 10 The lighting provides a quality. Found on Highway 43 specialty pizzas, or make one fine environment, the shaded in the Robinwood shopping of your own to share. Available lamps above casting a soft glow center, it is a convenient and ingredients include 10 different throughout the dining area. accessible location. meats and a large variety of The decor is tasteful; it’s a plain If you are looking for vegetables. setting that keeps your attention somewhere special to take your Popular choices include on your date. Despite its date, look at Round Table as an the King Arthur Supreme and reputation as family restaurant, options. It won’t disappoint. the Gourmet Veggie, or step on some weekdays there are Democratic candidates lead polls in Primary Elections iiiiierilic ligfliiafis________ a continued from page 2 Edwards' education policy is similar to other candidates as well. He plans to start education early w ith universal preschool, im prove teachers by increasing their salaries and creating specialized universities for teachers. This and more funding for all schools is Edwards plan to im prove the nation's educational systems. To help the environment, Edwards plans to stop greenhouse gas pollution, starting in 2010 and reduce it 15% by 1220 and another 80% by 2050. In addition, Edwards plans to lead the world in a new climate treaty and is going to fund $10 billion to research and developm ent of energy efficient technology. In the Iowa Caucuses, w hich were held on Jan. 3, Obam a took first, followed by Edwards and Clinton. In the New Hampshire Prim ary held on Jan. 8 despite Obam a's apparent substantial lead in post prim ary polls, Clinton came out first, followed by Obama and then Edwards in a distant third. Historically, if one candidate wins both the Iowa and New Hampshire Primaries, they will win the National Convention. However, w ith Clinton pulling off a surprising win, the candidate is still unknown. The next primary will be the South Carolina Primary, held on Jan. 26.
