Club Corner

APO

Heh, I'm back and now you can't get rid of me. It seems like such a short time ago that B-term started and already so much has been done. A great time was had by all at the service auction last Wednesday. Big ups to Fred for pulling it together. But that's not all. This past weekend included the pledge fellowship project on Friday and the big/little olympics on Sunday. People are still hurting from that one. Never to fear though, a scraped knee or bruised arm will not stop the brotherhood from helping out Worcester this Saturday in honor of APO's national service week. There are projects going on at several shelters around the city. It's not too late to sign up - contact Matty G. Pledges - keep meeting brothers, you don't know them all yet, and they all don't know you. Brothers - remember what pledging is for (hint, hint). Tip of the week: eat at least three bananas an hour for strong lymph nodes.

Christian Bible Fellowship

I hope that everyone's first full week back was a good one. This week we will be having Tuesday Night Prayer at 9:30 in Founders, and we will be having Friday Night Fellowship at 7:30. The location is to be announced. Anyone interested in either of these activities is welcome to e-mail cbf@wpi.edu for more information.

"Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable- if anything is excellent or praiseworthy- think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me- put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you." Philippians 4:8-9 (NIV)

What are some of your favorite things to think about? According to the previous passage written by Paul, our favorite things to think about should be lovely, pure, noble, and admirable. This is because our thought life is an important part of our lives as Christians. Our thoughts, if impure, are the cause of temptation. This can be remedied by thinking about what is lovely, pure, noble and admirable. To think about these things takes discipline on our part, but in addition to this discipline, we need God's grace. Without God's grace, success in this area of our life would be impossible.

Interstate 8

I8 has been performing all over the place these past two months. Chances are very high that you've seen us doing small shows around campus like the Open House or just rehearsing outside of Alden. Well, if you like what you saw, we've got something in store for you.

This Friday, November 13 in Riley Commons at 7:30 p.m. will be Interstate 8's first a capella show ever, our Road Trip. The night will be packed with awesome a cappella from WPI's Simple Harmonic Motion, the all female Smiffenpoofs from Smith College, the Toons from MIT and Wellesley College, and us, Interstate 8, WPI's no fella a cappella. Admission is only $3 for students (from any school, so bring a friend!) and $5 for everyone else.

We hope to see you all in Riley Commons on Friday night. Don't miss out on this laughter-filled harmonious evening of a cappella!

Masque

Saint Joan - November 19, 20, and 21 - Alden Hall. It's gonna ROCK! People are working really hard to make this a show to remember. Check out http://www.wpi.edu/~masque for more background and performance info (not to mention the lovely graphics). Saint Joan cast - This webpage also has important information for you, so give it a look.

Also, if you're not on the Masque mailing list and would like to be, e-mail Anna Matzal (trail@wpi.edu). The new Dave Eaton Masqueot Corner(tm) will appear in each newsletter. It's a Choose-Your-Own-Adventure story - you vote to decide what happens next week. This is gonna get pretty scary, I can tell.

See you on Friday at 4:30 PM in the Green Room. Meetings should get more and more fun and hyper as we get closer to production week.

Newman Club

We had a great time at our Video and Pasta night thanks to our great Italian cooks, Maureen and Jen. Thanks ladies, we appreciate your cooking and service. The video was " For Richer or Poorer". We have finally set the date for our annual Christmas trip to Wright's Chicken Farm . It will be on Friday night, December 4th. Our annual Christmas Tree Giving for Youville House will take place during Sunday Masses on November 15th and 22nd. Tags will be available at those Masses. Tom P. is coordinating that project. Jason and Jonathan, our litugy chairpersons, are coordinating our Christmas Mass and Party which will be at 9:00 PM Sunday, December 13th. Mark your appointment book now so that you will be there.

We decided that we would have two video and pasta nights during Term C. They will be Friday, January 22nd and Friday, February 19th. Our Appalachia in Worcester Project under the direction of Jen Hardy will take place on Tuesday, March 16th. Make your calendar for that. More details will follow in future issues of Newspeak.

We had a tremendous turnout for the Mass in memory of Harry Thompson, the former ATO advisor and a great friend of Newman. Don't forget that Masses this coming Sunday, November 15th will be at 11:30 AM in the Lower Wedge (notice the change of place for this weekend ) and 5:00 PM in Founders. Come join and worship with us. Hope to see you there.

Society for Medieval Arts and Sciences

Now that B-term has started up, we're back on our normal schedule of activities, including fight practices, dance classes, and meetings. Medieval folk dance class is still looking for people to participate, though, and is held every other Tuesday after the meeting in Founders (there is one on 11/10 at 8pm). Anyone is invited to attend for as long as they can.

On December 5, we will have a trip to Higgins Armory - it's in garb and it's free with your ID. Also in December are many opportunities to go caroling. Not only will we walk around campus and the neighborhood to carol the old-fashioned way, but we have also been invited to entertain at holiday parties throughout the month!

Preparations are also beginning for our medieval faire in April. This isn't too early to start working on the committees, so volunteer now. Any and all ideas/talent/interest are welcome.

The meeting time may be changed to 7:30 for this term due to an academic conflict. Email the officers at realms@wpi.edu with questions or comments. Meetings are Tuesdays in the basement of Founders, except for the 11/10 location to be announced.