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March 25, 1996 men me ? Fish Club ind the competi- ide as diverse as aid. For example, iid not compete er Corps teams Le. freshman zoology rticipated in Fish id most students ted in the games >ut letting stereo- some extent it did ;y) ... but honest- all just together, a’t really think ; that we were all t organizations," ball was played by ayers’ legs togeth- o a three-legged ivia tested partici- dge of A&M histo- red that a team rm a silly task be- g a question, ire-building event, d miniature bon- cans. They were number of layers time limit, itions relay, teams aes that sent them ;ampus locations, it-up basketball is points for mak- om different areas y relay race was ourse that includ- bat,” where stu- squired to stand a ground and spin 3 well as running beam. ig booth, sumo nd a slip-n-slide vere also part of :s. 11 leaders David and Chris Torn g those in the th. 3N s for the ainder of MONDAY March 25, 1996 The Battalion GGIE Page 3 McMillan's message reaches more than feminists 8yAmy Uptmor The Battalion TT Tith the success of her book and Wl/ subsequent movie, “Waiting to V » Exhale,” Terry McMillan has proven to be one of the most successful and prominent authors of her time. And Texas A&M students have the rare op portunity to hear her speak tonight at 7 p.m. in Rudder Auditorium. Numerous committees have worked together since the beginning of the se mester to bring Terry McMillan to A&M. The MSC Black Awareness Com mittee initiated the program and called Waiting to Exhale in various related groups to help out. Tina Harrison, chairwoman of BAG and junior finance major, said MSC Lit erary Arts, MSC Great Issues, the De partment of Women’s Studies, Women’s Week, the Texas A&M Bookstore, the Pan-Hellenic Council, Delta Sigma Theta and Alpha Kappa Alpha have all helped bring Terry McMillan to A&M. Harrison said McMillan seemed to be the perfect person for BAG to bring for Women’s Week. ‘We wanted to bring a woman writer to kick off Women’s Week, and one of the hot women writers right now is Ter ry McMillan,” Harrison said. Harrison said she hopes a diverse crowd will turn out to see McMillan so some of the stereotypes associated with her writing can be dispelled. “We’re expecting a diverse crowd, both racially and male/female,” she said, “since there are stereotypes that she’s a male basher. And her books are not about male-bashing. She’s writing about experience.” Carolyn Beardsley, chair of MSC Lit erary Arts and junior elementary edu cation major, also said McMillan’s fame should attract quite a diverse audience. “Since she’s such a big author, and with the success of the film Waiting to Exhale, she should be able to bring a whole new perspective,” Beardsley said. “She has touched literature and entertainment and has made some thing quite big.” McMillan published the novels “Mama” and “Disappearing Acts” and an anthology of contemporary African- American literature titled “Breaking Ice,” in addition to “Waiting to Ex hale,” which was No. 3 on the New York Times best seller list. She will autograph copies of ‘Wait ing to Exhale” at 5:30 p.m. in the Texas A&M Bookstore in the MSC and will lecture at 7 p.m. in Rudder Auditorium, with a viewing of Waiting to Exhale following at 9 p.m. With the combined success of the book and movie version of ‘Waiting to Exhale,” McMillan has become a highly sought-after guest speaker and main tains a rigorous touring schedule. Har rison said that although booking McMillan was tough, it was worthwhile because of the perspective on female life she can give all people who attend. “After the success of Waiting to Ex hale, she’s doing a lot of tours,” she said, “so it was difficult to get her. “But the fact that she can speak about how hard it is for women, espe cially black women, is what makes her so powerful.” Sean Williams, vice chair of opera tions for BAG and junior political sci ence major, agreed that one of McMil lan’s strengths is her perspective on be ing an African-American woman. “Hopefully, she’ll be able to shed light on issues from an African-Ameri can, female perspective,” he said. “So many African-American females look up to her because she’s a self-made success, and the power of her work is in her realness.” Since well-known speakers in the past, such as Oliver Stone, have been met with mediocre attendance, the question of whether Terry McMillan will pack Rudder Auditorium arises. Those involved, however, are confi dant that McMillan will attract a large audience. Beardsley said publicity for the event has been tremendous. “BAG has been doing such a great job of getting the word out,” she said. Eric Curley, director of community affairs for BAG and sophomore chem istry major, said the star power that accompanies the film should be enough to attract a crowd. “I certainly hope there will be a good turnout, especially with the movie com ing out recently with Whitney Houston and Angela Bassett,” he said. McMillan PAID! J Reed p Snack Bar. 845-3313. mployer and ‘ople of all itations are Diabolique's strength lies in strong performances, clever visual sequences fyJames Francis The Battalion Clever visual film sequences, a solid plot and good character portrayal allows Diabolique to live up to its name. The film stars Sharon Stone and Isabelle Adjani as Nicole Horner and Mia Baran, mistress and wife of Guy Baran (Chazz Palminteri). Guy is the strict headmaster of a boy’s school; liiswife is the principal, and Nicole is a fashion- parade of a teacher. Mia has a friendship with Nicole because of Guy, but she knows Nicole is ileeping with her husband. Every time the two women become tired of Guy’s disrespectful attitude toward them, they are drawn back again and again by sexual desires. In an attempt to rid themselves of Guy, Nicole and Mia plan a diabolical murder. Nicole and Mia partake in a tense whirlwind sequence where they drug and drown Guy, throw liisbody into the school pool, which is too filthy see into, and wait for the body to surface the next morning. Unfortunately, the body never surfaces. In fact, it disappears, and then the games begin. The movie begins to revolve around the ques tion of whether Guy is dead or not. Then, in comes Kathy Bates as Shirley Vogel, a detective interest ed in his disappearance. From here, Diabolique keeps the audience guessing at every corner. ipppw Movie Review Diabolique . ^ Starring Sharon Stone, ChazJrC h,,, Palminteri and Isabella Adjanf Pirected by lereitllah Chechik Academy Award Best Actress nominee Stone falls back into her witty, sarcastic lines from Basic Instinct, but she is really good at them. Her performance as a fashionable teacher who is mistress to the headmaster is believable in re gard to the film content. Adjani, with credits of her own including four Cesar Awards and being a two-time Academy Award nominee for Best Actress, wins over audi ences with her haunting, doll-like face. Palminteri, another Academy Award nominee, is solid in his portrayal of a cold and controlling headmaster, husband and lover. His on-screen re lations with Stone and Adjani are well connected, allowing the love triangle to appear believable to the audience. Bates, who garnered an Academy Award for her performance in Misery, leaves out no punches in her character. She embodies the detective, and her final scenes in the movie will leave no doubt about her acting ability. Everything seems to work well with this film, partly because of the actors and partly due to the direction. Director Jeremiah Chechik, whose feature film debut was the comedy National Lampoon’s Christ mas Vacation, keeps all the scenes flowing with creative cinematography, well-placed action and Chazz Palminteri and Sharon Stone star in Dia- bolique. savvy acting performances. 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