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Theatre dept. to perform romantic comedy
u By Chase Vialpando Lifestyles Editor
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Are you a fan of romance? Do you ball your fists in frustration at the very mention of the word? If you have either of these mindsets and like to laugh, you’re in luck as the CSC Theatre Department will soon perform “I love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” in the Memorial Hall Auditorium.
The musical comedy, written by Joe DiPietro, follows the trials and tribulations of the modern romantic world. The musical portrays every stage of love from the palm-sweating nerves felt during a first date, to the agonies and triumphs of dealing with in-laws. Regardless of one’s relationship status or experience, they’re sure to chuckle at the relatable scenarios - even if they feel embarrassed doing so.
Recently-hired CSC Theatrical Performances Director Jenniu By Chase Vialpando Lifestyles Editor
Despite the slew of existing and always-emerging rated M animation series, some would say that adults are too dry behind the ears for typical cartoons. Well, if you tire of binging on mature animation stocked with the similar, politically-incorrect content, (not that I’m against it) I was recently introduced to an animated series jam-packed with the childish humor we grew up on that still emanates comedic elements of adult life: Regular Show, created by J.G Quintel.
One could argue the show’s premise is pretty regular, as it is centered around two adult slacking park hands, Rigby (William Salyers) and Mordecai (J.G Quintel). Here’s the part that should speak to the child in all of us: the two best friends are a raccoon and a blue jay surrounded by a slew of fer Poarch said all the actors and stage crew are working hard and everything’s on schedule.
While the production usually includes four actors, CSC’s rendition will have eight.
Poarch explained this decision was made to make the show more aesthetically pleasing, as the show is usually performed on a smaller stage, and to allow more students the opportunity to get a taste of professional performance.
In light of the pandemic, the cast has had atypical rehearsals to conform to health guidelines.
For starters, actors wear masks while practicing, although the costume department fashioned special singer’s masks.
“It develops into a little more room in your mouth area without actually sucking in your mask,” Poarch said.
As the performances approach, Poarch said the cast will use face shields so that she can evaluate faother colorful, non-human characters. This includes Benson (Sam Marin), the angry park manager who’s a gumball machine, Skips just to name a few.
The misadventures Rigby and Mordecai find themselves in within every episode consist of extravagant tales of universal beings, magic, and an always-nagging boss.
Usually, an episode starts with a simple premise, typically with Mordecai or Rigby breaking something at the park. However, the plot always spins into a far-out adventure.
For instance, the duo encounter the living embodiment of death in one episode, and have to babysit his infant son to save their friend’s life. In another story arc, Mordecai, Rigby and friends travel to space to defeat the cosmic embodiment of evil.
The perk of watching this as
Photo by Chase Vialpando CSC Director of Theatrical Performance Jennifer Poarch leads the cast of “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” through a rehearsal in Memorial Hall Sept. 18. They will perform Oct.1-4 in the Memorial Hall Auditorium. cial expressions.
Poarch also mentioned that, although the musical typically involved kissing, physical contact between actors has been limited.
The Theatre Department has also taken steps to allow audience members to socially distance.
“We’re keeping the first five rows of the audience space empty, we are not having the cast come out into the audience at all,” Poarch said.
Audience members will also be socially distanced and seated based on reservations.
There will be showings Oct.1-4 in the Memorial Hall Auditorium. Oct. 1-3 performances will be at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 4 at 2:00 p.m.. The Oct. 2 performance will be livestreamed.
You can reserve a seat at www. csc.edu/theater. Those wishing to watch the live-stream will be sent a password to access the video when
Regular Show proves to be anything but
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slowly notice that, though the series is on a children’s network, it isn’t necessarily written for kids
For example, many tongue and cheek quips are made about bodily fluids (though I won’t get into that) and in many episodes, characters eat too many hot wings, only to wake up with a splitting headache and no recollection of the night before. In one episode, Benson becomes addicted to online cat videos, and is eventually forced into the cat video industry by a pushy, aggressive director. This is a fairly obvious innuendo.
Regular Show, to me, is an adult series disguised in sheep’s wool. However, it is a welcome break to the rows and rows of outwardly profane cartoons.
I could watch this series with my 23-year-old best friend or my 7-year-old brother. If this fact doesn’t prove Regular Show can appeal to anybody, I don’t know what will.
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State, NSCS won’t defer taxes
u By Brandon Davenport Co-Editor
Employees of Chadron State, and Nebraska’s other state colleges, won’t be seeing any changes in their paychecks come October, as the Nebraska State College System has decid ed not to opt-in to President Trump’s Payroll Tax option.
Ultimately, on Sept. 9, the NSCS learned that the Nebraska Department of Reve nue made the decision that state employees wouldn’t have the option to opt in.
“In the letter to Agency Heads on Sep tember 9, 2020, (the Nebraska Department of Revenue) noted, ‘Primarily due to the detri ment this would cause to teammates, in the form of a significant net pay reduction over a four-month period, the State has elected not to participate in the deferral,’” Judi Yorges, di rector of external relations and communications at NSCS said in an email.
President Trump’s deferral plan allows employers to withhold social security taxes from employees from Sept. 1 through Dec. 31 in order to provide COVID-19 relief for employees. Eligible workers are those earn ing bi-weekly pay of $4,000 or less during the pandemic.
As the calendar turned to September, NSCS officials reported that they had not yet made a decision on whether to take advantage of the option. According to Yorges, the system office was exploring options and necessary modifications to the Nebraska Business Infor mation System (NeBIS), a financial and payroll system the NSCS shares with the University System, to potentially facilitate the opt-in.
The University System’s eventual decision to deny the opt-in then placed the burden on the NSCS to develop modifications to the NeBIS in a manner quick enough for staff to participate in the opt in. Shortly after con sulting with the University System, the NSCS learned of the Department of Revenue’s deci sion.
Withheld taxes under the plan are not for given, but are delayed until 2021. During a period of time between Jan. 1 and April 30, 2020, employers who chose to opt-in will be re quired to collect the previously deferred taxes, as well as the employees normal monthly social security tax payment.
New senator inducted Monday
u By Sullivan Jones Reporter
Student Senate held its weekly session in the Student Center Monday by approving a new senator and faculty adviser early in the meeting.
“I knew that joining the senate would help me get involved and participate more in student activities while also working to help others too.” Senator of Andrews Chioma Asielue said. “I hope to gain and accomplish a multitude of skills and opportunities that would help me serve the students and the community.”
Student Senate had also been discussing adding a third faculty member the past few weeks and, after reaching out to Professor Justin Curtis, voted unanimously to approve his addition to the senate as a faculty advisor.
Student Trustee Konery Klueber issued an announcement that the NSCS would soon be looking to appoint his replacement as NSCS Student Trustee. “If you’re interested please let me know; we would like to put forth at least three can didates for the selection committee to look at,” Klueber said.
He went on to explain that the individual does not have to be a student senator, but it is recommended that the individual be at least a sophomore.
On another note, President Lily Umeta, also issued an update on homecoming. The theme for this year’s homecoming is “King of the Rock.” On Oct. 15 there will be a dodgeball event. The football game will be Oct. 17, at 5 p.m. against South Dakota Mines. There will be no parade this year.After the football game, there will be a mental health aware ness walk.
In other news:
> Art Guild requested $192 for a club event. Because it already has $100 in its account, Student Senate allocated $92.07. >The food pantry that was held saw 83 students. > Student Senate has $51, 876.08 in unallocated funds. It also has $30,000 in unallocated trip funds.
Memorial Hall Auditorium October 1-3, 7:30 p.m. Live Streaming Oct. 2 October 4, 2 p.m. Seating limited to 125 FREE ADMISSION Reserve seats at csc.edu/theatre
This celebration of the mating game takes on the truths and myths behind that contem-porary conundrum know as ‘the relationship.’ Act I explores the journey from dating and waiting to love and marriage, while Act II reveals the agonies and triumphs of in-laws and newborns, trips in the family car and pick-up techniques of the geriatric set. This hilarious revue pays tribute to those who have loved and lost, to those who have fallen on their face at the portal of romance, to those who have dared to ask, ‘Say, what are you doing Saturday night?’
