esley writes of reservation life
■anne Lally
“escape” the reservation—at
least temporarily. The story
■Print
■aig Lesley is beautifully
fitted to giving us as
led a reality as he can . .
[fed Burton Raffel in a
Lent to Lesley’s short
[“Spurs.”
[ey, who teaches English
|e College, has had his
Li published in Writers
|m 5, a publication for
[American literature from
■st."
■ey commented that he
Ben writing the story, “all
■life ’ “No, seriously,” said
|ey. “it took me about a
|hto write “Spurs.”
■urs” centers on Danny
[ah. an Indian rodeo rider
Kses his winnings to
Craig Lesley author of
“Spurs.”
gives readers an impression of
the harsh realities Indians face.
Kachiah is both hero and victim
of society, a sort of hope in the
sea of despair.
Lesley plans to add more
stories to the Danny Kachiah
collection to create a loosely-
structured novel for his Master
of Fine Arts thesis at the
University of Massachusetts.
He plans to have the work
completed by the fall of 1980.
Alex Blackburn, the editor of
Writers Forum, has informed
Lesley that “Spurs” has been
nominated for a Pushcart Press
Award. Lesley is pleased with
the nomination but points out
that the competition is ex­
tremely keen. Any writer who
has published a story in 1978 is
eligible for one of the awards.
This month, Lesley’s article,
tudents vote favorites
■liege and' university , actress, and best director.
[nts across the country i
Results of “Student’s Choice
lor the first time, have an
Awards” balloting are expected
[unity to vote directly tor ■ • to provide a unique sampling
■av: rite screen performers ¡ of opinion among American
■lmmakers in a new college
students--who
[al poll known as represent one of the most in­
Hits Choice Awards.”
fluential segments of the coun­
Meting
will
be
in try’s moviegoers—concerning
[on with FOCUS ‘79, a theatrical films released during
[1 competition spon-
1978.
[y Datsun and open to 1
Winners chosen by student
making and film-study i vote will be invited to attend
lilts Voting categories iri- ■ the FOCUS ‘79 Premiere and
[st motion picutre, best Award
Ceremony
in
■nances by an actor and 1 Hollywood on March 22, prior
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to the Academy Awards” will
be made.
Closing date for receipt of
ballots will be Feb. 15. Ballots
are returnable to : FOCUS:
Student’s Choice Awards,
1140 Avenue ol the Americas,
New York, N.W., 10036.
A random drawing will also
be held among schools submit­
ting 100 or more ballots, with
the winning college or univer­
sity receiving a brand-new pin­
ball machine for installation in
the campus student activities,
center.
CCC STUDENTS
SENDIN
YOUR BALLOTS!
“Characteristics of Contem­ poetry written during the
porary
Native
American 1970’s.” The article serves as
Literature,” will be published the cornerstone for his an­
by the National Council of thology of Native American
Teachers in English. He writing, “Dawn Runners.” “I’m
described the article as an .. still seeking a publisher for that
“overview of Indian fiction and one,” he said. —
‘Secret Affairs9
found in play
“An immensely funny, joyment. They add Paul Zin-
ingenious,
inventive die’s classic.to their reportoire
comedy, with a sufficiently of Dlays
wide spectrum appeal to
The company will be
insure considerable suc­ traveling outside the walls of
cess. . . both eerie and the College theater to Cannon
hilarious. When it ends, Beach to perform the play at
the Coaster Theater March 29-
one longs for more ...”
—Kevin Sanders 31. Students and community
WABC-TV members will be able to view
The Clackamas Community
college drama department
presents “The Secret Affairs of
Mildred Wild,” March 1-4.
So opens another in a series
of plays the drama department
performs for audience en-
the play March 1-3 at 8 p.m.
and March 4 at 2:30 p.m. in
the College theater.
Rehersals
have
begun
already for the cast and crew
and will continue up to opening
night.
Part of the cast rehearses for “The Secret Affairs of
Mildred Wild.”
Photo by Greg Kienzle
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THAN ANYONE ELSE!
MAKE YOUR OPINIONS KNOWN TO
THE MOVIE INDUSTRY!
Join the Filmmakers of Tomorrow in Saluting the Filmakers of Today
Schools submitting over 100 ballots will be eligible for a drawing to win a
brand new Pinball Machine for their Student Activities Center
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Official Ballot
“STUDENT’S CHOICE AWARDS
Best Motion Picture 1978
located at the Holly Farm Mall on
S.E. McLoughlin Blvd, behind the
Copper Kitchen Restaurant
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Gold Filled
and 14 K
Gold chains
for men and
women.
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Beautiful Pendants
and Earrings.
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Courtship, Engagement and
Wedding Rings
Best Performance by an Actor 1978 _
Best Performance by an Actress 1978
Best Director 1978 ________________
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Name of Your School___________________________________
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FOCUS: Student’s Choice Awards
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with Playboy Magazine, Universal Studios, U.S. Tobacco, Allan Carr and The Los
' Angeles Marriott Hotel.
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