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In This Issue:
Faculty Profile | Department Overviews |
Letters to the Editor | Our Campus |
Reach For the Stars | Episode Reviews |
Advertisements | The Halfway House Update |
Various Reviews |
XFU Faculty Spotlight
Our XFU faculty member I will profile this issue is Reade, our IRC Liaison.
I have only known Reade since I began XFU in May 1998. Since then, she has
proven to be an endless source of amusement and help to me. I am lucky to
serve as Co-Dean with her for the Villain Studies College.
Reade lives in Canada, home of Hockey Fanatics, Snow (no, not the composer!
the real stuff) and the former studio of 1013 Productions. When she is not
lurking in the XFU IRC room, Reade is busy passing on all her hard-earned
X-Files knowledge on to her progeny, her 5-year-old son.
Reade took a few minutes from slapping her fellow OBSSE members with trouts to
answer a few questions:
Q. What is the first thing you notice when you meet a new person?
A. Well, after I discern that they are human and not a morphing clone or a
bug in people clothes....
Q. Which CD/tape do you find yourself listening to most lately? Why?
A. Great Big Sea-Up (a Celtic rock band) Why? Because it is really
fast music and it helps me type faster..kaldktuaissdfeek...although I
don't think it improves my accuracy Q. Which CD/tape are you embarassed to admit
you listen to? A. Big Willie Style-Will Smith...because the 10-year-old girls are
buying it too. But it's the Man in Black (purrrrrrrrrrrrr), he can neuralize me
any day. Q. What is your favorite X-Files episode and why?
A. Oh man....there are so many. How about my favourite 6? That would be
as far as I could narrow it down. Pusher ('cause of well....Robert and
the kick ass Scully moments), Small Potatoes ('cause I like the way DD
played Faux Mulder), Jose Chung's "From Outer Space" ('cause it was really
funny and I like the girly scream...and it was so quotable), Bad Blood
('cause it was really funny and I liked the way it showed both Mulder and
Scully's outlook on a case), Memento Mori ('cause GA was incredible in
it) and Never Again (it was the best sex someone never had..and it has inspired me to
want to get a tattoo....) Q. What turned you into an X-Phile?
A. Likely my reoccurring dreams about Mulder in a open white shirt...but
let's not get into that.... Q. Do you believe you should wear white shoes after
Labor Day? A. Listen...if I don't have to put on my snow boots after Labour Day
I am one happy Canadian chick. Ok...how about...I think the fashion industry
has perpetuated enough lies and cruel jokes upon we women (remember who
invented bell bottoms and neon colours...and remember who brought them
back again!) It's time we united and fought back. Take back our footwear, ladies...let's wear it whenever the hell we please.
Q. What is your favorite Web page to visit online (other than XFU)?
A. That's a tie...The Temple of Modell and the OBSSE. I might as well have
these sites locked into the 'puter, 'cause I am there a lot....
Q. If you weren't doing what you are doing now (and what are you doing now?) what
would your dream job be?
A. Well...right now I am a preschool teacher which is an excellent job,
that I truly love. If I could be anything though I would be...1) a
forensic pathologist/anthropologist or 2) a palentologist. Seriously.
Q. Name your absolute favorite meal.
A. My mom's sweet and sour meatballs with scalloped potatoes. Actually anything
that I don't have to cook... Q. Who was the first person you ever had a crush on,
and what was that person like?
A. The first guy I had a crush on in real life was a musician, a drummer.
He was very tall, with dark hair. And he was into heavy metal. Wore an
earring. Thought he was cool. He wasn't.
Department Overviews: College of Theology |
School of Fanfic-General Studies | College of
Physics | College of Dana Scully |
College of Theology
The College of Theology focuses on all things religious within the
X-Files, be it Scully's Catholicism, Mulder's atheism/agnosticism, the
appearance of religion through minor characters and plot devices, and
the use of mythology and legend within storylines. These issues have
been raised in episodes from "Miracle Man" to "The Blessing Way" to
"Kaddish", all showing different ways in which religious beliefs can be
linked to paranormal/supernatural events. Because the topics addressed
within the show are so broad, the College itself attempts to keep the
areas of study equally broad. We have two departments: the Dept. of
Paranormal Judaica, which has already been profiled, and the Dept. of
Christian Imagery. The College itself is in no way limited to these two
areas--all other courses of study go through me, the Dean of the
College. All ideas and courses of study are welcome!! Lauren
School of Fanfic-General Studies
We have five departments within the School of Fanfic-General Studies.
There is, of course
http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Chamber/5368/xfu_fgs.html.
http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Chamber/5368/xfu_library_main.html.
College of Physics
Suspend your disbelief and enjoy the show, but if there's some bit of
physics still nagging you days later, come visit the College of Physics.
Here we enjoy evaluating episodes in the context of present scientific
knowledge and extrapolating from present scientific knowledge to explain the
physics in episodes of The X-Files. Visit us at: http://merlin.darkmage.net/~softlite/XFUCoP.html
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College of Dana Scully: All (or Most) Departments
Hello from all of us at the College of Dana Scully! (We're in those more
modern-looking buildings right next to the Oxfordian spires of our brother
college - the short, sexy edifices with the impressive laboratories and
autopsy bays.) In our humble opinion, Dana Katherine Scully is, frankly,
an FBI Goddess whose sharp mind, steady aim and thirst for justice
entitle her to global worship! But don't just take our word for it:
If you like and admire Dana Scully and would like to learn more about her
or help educate your fellow Philes, you should head over to our department
page at
http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Hollow/1087. There you'll find
links to other Scully Web sites, Scullycentric episode reviews, Scully
Quotes, and the CofDS Thesis Archive. You can also meet us, the faculty,
or subscribe to our mailing list to make sure you'll stay informed about
CofDS classes and events. And be sure to drop a note to Lauda, our Dean,
in recognition of all her work on our page :) [email protected].
What might you study at the College of Dana Scully? Options abound:
Look for individual department guidelines in the Course Catalog!
And have a Scullyrific day! Submitted by Flywoman
eXobiology Chair, CofDS, XFU at
http://shipper.simplenet.com/XFU.htm
The Campus Residence Halls: Chris Carter Library Skinner Administration
Building Duchovny Stadium Anderson Campus
Wellness Center Snow Music and Recital Hall Hepcat Helm Fine Arts Building
Morgan and Wong Student Center Classroom Buildings:
Campus Hangout:
Reach For the Stars
Note: I get information from various sources, the Net, mags, people
affiliated with the show, etc. Please don't sue me and be aware that dates
and information change daily. The purpose of this column is not so much
gossip, but information. There's a lot of X-Files stuff out here and this
will be a condensed version of all that good stuff. Now, I may miss something
and if I do please e-mail me and I will give you credit in the next issue.
Absolutely no bashing of anyone affiliated with the show, their spouses,
children, grandmothers, cousins, hairdressers . . . well, you get the picture.
This is gonna be short because most people, including me, are going on a much-needed vacation from reality. What am I gonna do without my X-Files!?! Oh
well, I'll read Antibodies on the way there. Enough said . . . btw, no Philes
were harmed while gathering this information.
I recently found out that Gillian Anderson will be at the Electronic Expo in
Atlanta, Georgia, on May 30 (the expo is May 28-30) at the World Congress
Center. It's trade only and costs $75 to get in. Supposedly, Gillian will be
promoting the new X-Files Game (you know the one with all the gadgets and
videos). It's supposed to be awesome and is already out in Europe!
The new poster (the regular one) is out. Ordering, on the other hand is a
different story. Some sites have the poster, others are still waiting for it
and still others doubt they'll even get it. This is a gonna be a hard find,
as hard as the last 3 but I managed to get my hands on a copy of all 3, so
I'll let you know.
As far as TV sightings go, here is a list, but remember dates change so
check your local listings:
Details, Biography, Premiere (small article), Entertainment Weekly (small
article), Vanity Fair, a few satellite schedules and several science fiction
magazines (I'll provide names later). You can go broke buying all this stuff!
Well, be kind, it's my first article here at XFU and I'll taylor my updates as
needed. If there's something that you're looking for, merchandise, dates,
interviews, chats, let me know (via private e-mail) and I'll let you know what I find. Neicee
Episode Reviews by Cheryl Duckworth "Foilie a Deux" and "The
End" "Foilie a Deux" written by Vince "The Man" Gilligan
Obviously, this episode had a lot to say about Mulder and Scully's
relationship. In another testimony for Gilligan's skill, Scully telling
Mulder not to assume Skinner meant "I" instead of "we" (guess which was
my favorite line?) could have another layer in the context of the whole
episode: she's telling him he dosen't have to face this madness alone.
Not that he gets that. Again, "madness by two" nails them, as did
Anderson and Duchovny's performance. They interacted with the
familiarity we might expect from partners who have been together for
five years nearly non-stop. Mulder knows when Scully is hedging as he
prods, "More or less," when she explains her autopsy revealed the
body had been dead longer than they presumed. And she seems to know
he's not meaning to be rude when he leaves her in D.C. and heads off
alone (otherwise I like to think she'd call him on it). Perhaps this
explains why he signed her up for the exam she said she wasn't going to
do; he knows she'll at least consider it (even if he did ask her later
if she had done it -- I was glad he hadn't assumed). And I don't think I
have ever heard Mulder so clearly and desperately explain his love for and
need for Scully's faith in him. "You have to believe me. No one else
on this whole damn planet ever has or ever will." Scully's reaction,
"It's not that simple" affected me and troubled me. Again, what is she not
saying? What is going on inside her because of his declaration? She
seemed almost resigned more than pleased with the weight of it on her and
saddened for both of them. I found this scene beautiful and sad and evocative all
at once. Dare I say they are together for better or for worse?
All in all, a thoughtful, well-crafted, strongly-acted episode that explored
interesting ideas and a fascinating relationship that was still
somehow not up to Uberstandards. I'll give it 9 tic tacs out of ten.
A Review of "The End" 5/18/98
"What do you hope to find? I mean, in the end?"
This was a very solid episode in many ways that has me excited to see
the movie, not worried about it. It handled Scully's jealousy and Diana's
sudden appearence such that we learn some new things about Scully's
strength and the strength of her bond with Mulder. The story was rather
original and exciting, even if the script was clumsy in parts. I award
it 9 tic tacs out of ten, with Carter's choice of flavor for that final
tragic ending. The Halfway House
Update
We still need volunteers to work the concession stand at the next Flukies
game. All proceeds will go toward the contruction of the children's wing of
the house. Questions, comments, suggestions? Contact Claudia Phillips, available
days in the School of MjRC and evenings at the front desk.Back to top
Various Reviews MAJOR SPOLIERS OK, you
were warned. Well, it's no "Independence Day", that's for sure. But then, no other
movie ever will be "ID4." But that's the obstacle Emmerich & Devlin will face
from now on. The team behind one of the most moving films ever made in color are
behind the latest incarnation of "Godzilla". It's not the thrill ride I was
expecting, but it's action sequences had top-notch effects. Not nearly as stomp-the
-humans packed as either of the "Jurassic Park" films, Godzilla becomes sympathetic,
especially when he (she? it?) looks down upon the charred bodies of his (her? its?)
offspring. Technically, Godzy is a he that reproduces asexually and, in a move
instantly recognizable by any Trekker worth having the name, all 'Zillas are born
pregnant. I found the supporting cast of Hank Azaria (voice of Apu and Moe and
others on "The Simpsons" and Mr. Helen Hunt to boot) and the woman who plays
his wife, sorry I can't find her name, to be more engaging than any of the
main characters. And Jean Reno is the only Frenchman I'll probably ever like.
Maria Pitillo comes across as whiny. Matthew Broderick comes across as perennialy
overwhelmed. I mean, use better than a disposable camera to take pics of the G-
creature! Vicki Lewis from "NewsRadio" comes across as competent but horny,
not that there's anything wrong with that. Harry Shearer is so annoying you
wish for a T-Rex to eat him! Everybody else just comes across as potential
Godzy-fodder. So what am I saying? "Godzilla" is good, but be sure to lower your
expectations from "ID4" level before entering the theater.
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By Amy Lang
Actually, I first notice whether that person can
look me in the eye. That and whether they laugh at my jokes...
Actually X-Files is the kind of show that I always
watch. I was into Twilight Zone and Twin Peaks (DD in a dress) and later on Outer
Limits. In fact I like almost every sci/fi/mysterous/unexplained kinda show that
has been on the air...even the bad ones. It's just nice that this time there is a
really good one to like.
The first celebrity I had a crush on...although you didn't ask, was a tie
between Sean Cassidy and the Fonz...I don't remember who came first.
Dean, College of Theology
And second, I
am also the librarian for the XFU Chris Carter Library of Internet Fanfiction
Classics, located at
Dean of College of Physics
including:
and behind it is
including:
The Red Museum featuring art from XFU students
including:
and is in front of
Just off campus:
including
adjacent to
including
The Roky Crickenson Halfway House for Ditched Partners, Escaped Hybrids,
Ostracized Abductees and Lost EBEs.
The Memphis Bullfrog
by Neicee
The VCRs will be working overtime tonight, so make sure it's in good working
order and you have enough tape (from experience) to get the whole episode.
There are too many mags to list. The X-Files seem to be on/in everything, but
here are a few:
Also, for all you people (me included) out there that don't get FX, I just
got an e-mail from DirectTV that there will be an announcement later this year
about FX, so keep calling DirectTV and requesting FX! Maybe we'll get it
sooner, rather than later!
May 11, 1998
You're saying "I" a lot. I heard "we."
~Dana Scully
A.D Skinner
The Roky Crickenson Halfway House for Ditched Partners, Escaped Hybrids,
Ostracized Abductees and Lost EBEs is having our annual clothing drive. All
donations are welcome but smaller sizes are particularly desired. Natural
fibers only please. Polyester causes some of our tenants to spontaneously
combust. Please leave contributions with the front desk.
One of our tenants, who prefers to remain anonymous, will be available for
"healing sessions" this Thursday between 1 and 5 p.m. Appointments can be made at
the front desk. Walk-ins are welcome.
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