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Now Forming Near Rudder JL jf^iauers Rigoletio Wed RIGOLETTO, a court jester and star of our show. Wed THE DUKE, admirer of Rigoletto's daughter. leet THE COUNTESS, admirer of The Duke. Wed GILDA. Rigoletto's daughter. It’s an opera. But don’t let that scare you. The storyline is easy to follow. The costumes are vibrant and colorful. The singing...well these opera voices are some of the best you’ll ever hear. Plus, it’s presented by MSC OPAS.the same organization that brought you RENT last year. MSC OPAS continues the Main Stage season by presenting an Italian-style tragedy on a grand scale with RIGOLETTO. To be performed by the distinguished Opera Verdi Europa, RIGOLETTO tells a touching story between a devoted father and a loving daughter. Only - their story turns tragic when she falls in love with the Duke and under the curse of a mysterious Count. RIGOLETTO Opera Verdi Europa A Company of 100 With a Live Symphony Orchestra Thursday, October 2 at 7:30 PM Rudder Auditorium TICKETS 845-1234 www.MSCOPAS.org buy tickets, be inspired MSCl OPAS Three Decades of Performing Arts entertain inspire eniiffhten Monday, September 29, 2003 AGGIELI THE BATTALI ME [E BATTALI( "Diary" By Chuck Palahniuk Fans of Chuck Palahniuk (Fight Club, Lullaby) have come to expect certain things when reading his novels. They expect mesmer izing sentence structures, social satire and plot twists so sudden and steep that you need a map to navigate Palahnuik’s warped prose.“Diary,” the latest novel from Palahniuk , delivers all of the above elements, but is missing the heart and originality of his earlier works. From the novel’s onset, an artistic housewife must cope with her husband’s suicide attempt and the secret that the members of her island community hide from her. The way the story is executed is startlingly cookie-cutter for an author who has risen to fame for his highly orig inal novels. The style Palahniuk uses never fails to please. Strategically placed words and repe tition help this novel to transcend regular ghost stories. The story begins as Missy Wilmot, profes sional housekeeper, strives to support her daughter and mother-in-law after her husband’s failed attempt to take his life. Keeping a “coma diary,” Missy recounts her frustration with the increasing number of tourists invading the island she has called home since her marriage. Soon, Missy finds herself seemingly pos sessed by a famous long-dead painter and paint ing like a madwoman. A plot put into motion by the mysterious denizens of the island. Missy’s paintings seem to spell “doom” for the rest of the world. By no means bad (much more entertaining then the last few Stephen King novels com bined), “Diary” fails to live up to the expecta tions that have been set upon Palahniuk’s works. Full of wonderful wordplay and meaningful statements on life, “Diary” is sure to please read ers who are ready for a something a little more poignant than Dean Koontz or Peter Straub, but longtime readers of Palahuniuk may want to wait for his next work, a horror anthology that has been causing listeners to faint at recent readings in California. society and critics view the comic book ind Telling the story of Morpheus, the loi dreams, and his family, the series ended in Caiman always promised he would return! cast of characters that populated the award ning series. “Sandman: Endless Nights,” newly released graphic novel, is that pron kept. This beautifully bound hardback collectio: seven never-before-seen stories will charm I time fans of Caiman and adventurous newn ers alike. The collection is composed of s« stories, each focusing on a member of Morplt family: “Death,” “Delirium,” “Des “Despair,” “Destruction,” and “Destiny." collection begins with a story Death illustu; by P. Craig Russell (Dr. Strange). Gaina depiction of Death is that of a young goth girl, friendly as she is beautiful. The this storyi ages to entertain and offer a poetic insight the fear of death. Up next is a beautifully painted stray Desire. While this particular story isn’t the in the collection, a mediocre Neil Caiman still manages to offer more charm and emo than most authors can i n their care:: Milo Manara (Metal Hurlant) offers lush scene and wonderful colors that stand out above beyond Caiman’s mediocre story. tatel By Bobby 1 THE ASSOCIAT ARLINGTON,' scopal bishop c ed a special o rgy and lay Iturday to send a nservative dissi quiesce to tl urch’s confirm; enly gay bishop. We cannot rei shop Jack Iker u presentatives and ates at St. Peter niscopal Church We must speak uj ard.” To no one’s su ites in the conserv eeded Iker’s call. On voice votes all taken, they ove sed resolutions Episcopal (invention of vi hutch constitution ‘‘•g the Rev. V. Gei if New Hampshire le Caiman teams up with Miguelanxo M md approving the i me-sex unions. Barbara Click. Worth, wiped tec eyes afterward. Click, 50, said committed lesbian of 18 years. She told t f t H -Robert Saucedo 'Sandman: Endless Nights' By Neil Caiman In 1989, Neil Caiman (American Gods, Neverwhere) created “The Sandman”, a revolu tionary comic book distributed by DC/Vertigo that would re-establish and redefine the way (Men in Black: The Animated Series) to I untold story in the history of Morpheus; itself. A wonderful story packed full of iiMl stry chairwoman jokes and trivia for fans of the DC universe, tk (ing Episcopal Ch story delivers in spades. Barron Storey (Hea» Metal) and Caiman deliver “15 Portraiisol Despair,” a gloomy look into the dark side! humanity. Emotionally draining, this story’s artworkanf nonlinear format will wrench reader’s heartsa souls. Bill Sienkiewicz (Elektra: Assassin)ilb trates a highly confusing story aboutllie youngest member of the family. Delirium. Caiman’s insane story goes hand in Sienkiewicz’s wild, artwork. Glenn Faki) (Preacher) offers a science-fiction story featuiiii! Destruction that poses a lot of questions and offerstes answers. Frank Quitley (New X-Men) teams v Caiman to end the collection with a tour through garden of Destiny. Amazing artwork and an eccentric collect! of stories make this book sure to please fanstf Neil Caiman, eager for his return to conn This graphic novel may be a tad inaccessible times for new fans, but any reader willing tot a chance on the book that is a showcase forsowe] of the best art and writing the comic book n um has to offer should not miss out. “Sandman: Endless Nights” may have a price tag for a comic book ($24.95), but this 150-pte page installment in the Sandman Library is an excel lent addition to any library. Gun rights I tounger me HOUSTON (AP) - Saturday during a r must recruit a young to bear arms ; their cause alive. ‘Waldron said it is advocates to pass al Amendment to youn .Pamaso Torres, 2 ; tye 500 conterence for admission, //terati a student group cal Amendment at St. Antonio in 1999. He /rrs --Robert Saucedo Prepare to impact the future of medicine. 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