The University Daily Kansan
Thursday, November 2, 2000
Misc.
Section B • Page 4
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-The KU Challenge Course provides 15 different mental and physical challenges to encourage teamwork.
-We are taking reservations for the outdoor course until November 19.
-Reservations can be made at any time for the portable challenge course.
-Also call for information on bonfires and hayrides.
The KU Challenge Course is located near Clinton Lake.
CONTACT THE KU CHALLENGE COURSE OFFICE LOCATED IN 112 ROBINSON CENTER TO SCHEDULE A RESERVATION OR FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 785-864-0794
David Pilgrim
Fitness Columnist
locnkey@hotmail.com
Women prefer personality with rippling muscles
In November's issue of Ironman magazine, Mr. Olympia John Hansen from 1998 was asked, "Is it easier for body builders to attract women because of their muscles or is it just a myth?"
Hansen answered, "If you're asking if women are attracted to guys with muscles, the answer is yes! If, however, you're asking if any bodybuilder can pick up women simply because he has muscles, the answer is obviously no."
There is a lot more to it than that.
I think, in general, women find muscles on men attractive, just as men find women who are in good shape and have a nice figure attractive. Most women respond very favorably to a guy with a ripped abdomen, a big chest, muscular arms and, of course, the all-important tight glutes.
After that initial attraction, however, bodybuilders need other qualities to impress the opposite sex. If they come across as too uptight, have no sense of humor and are constantly talking about themselves, they're bound to turn off any member of the opposite sex.
I'm no expert, but I've noticed that the bodybuilders who seem to do the best with the ladies have a great sense of humor, don't take themselves too seriously and have a lot of fun. They dress in fashionable clothes instead of wearing skintight shirts, and they look at their physiques as the icing on the cake instead of the whole meal.
Women who have never dated a bodybuilder may think of them as humorless, narcissistic and uncoordinated. If you can show a woman that you are intelligent, fun and interested in things other than your own body, you should have no problems getting a date.
I'd be interested in hearing from women on this topic. Do you find muscles on a bodybuilder attractive? What other qualities are important in a man? Send your answers to locnkey@hotmail.com and I'll print the responses in a future column.
Pilgrim is a Lawrence freshman and a KU Fit instructor.
Jamie Bell portrays Billy Elliot, an 11-year-old boxer who takes up ballet when the class is forced to practice in the gym he frequents. After his mother's death sends his family into turmoil, Billy unleashes his angst in his dancing. Contributed art
Billy a pleasant twist
By Ryan Dolan
Kansan movie critic
If you want a movie to send you home sparking an uncontrollable assault against the walls of your room, then don't see Billy Elliot.
From the producers of Notting Hill and Four Weddings and a Funeral, Billy Elliot reaches out to all the shower singers and car crooners to show them what it might have been like if they had taken their one-man concerts and newfangled MTV Grind moves and channeled them into a set of enviable skills.
Billy (Jamie Bell) is an 11-year old boxer who excels more at "floating like a butterfly" than "stinging like a bee." Billy's a tough, blue-collar kid who has a little more rhythm than the rest of us. All he needs is an outlet.
Billy tries to hide his newfound passion from his father (Gary Lewis) and brother, Tony (Jamie Draven), who are coal miners involved in a volatile labor strike. The recent death of Billy's mother ratchets up the tension in the Elliot home even more. The three men, who are taking care of Billy's aging grandma (Jean Haywood), don't know what to do with their grief.
When Mrs. Wilkinson's (Julie Walters) ballet class has to move into the Rialto Gym, where Billy trains, the music and the movement intrigues him. Billy takes his boxing allowance and pays for ballet classes from the tough Mrs. Wilkinson. A few days into it, Billy tells Mrs. Wilkinson, "I feel like a sissy." Mrs. Wilkinson retorts, "Well, don't act like one."
Since Billy can't seem to get answers to any of the adolescent and adult questions that barrage him daily, he expounds all his energy perfecting pirouettes.
Billy Elliot
Acting:
Plot: ●●●●●
Making you want to dance like an idiot factor:
*****
Other videos:
Footloose (1984) — Kevin Bacon moves to a small town as an irreverent high schooler and gets his classmates to rebel against their religious parents and boogie the night away.
October Sky (1999) — The true story of NASA astronaut Homer Hickham. The launch of the Russian satellite, Sputnik, inspires Homer to build model rockets against his father's wishes. The rocket could be his way into college and out of the coal mines. Nominated for Best Screenplay by the Writers Guild of America.
With Billy Elliot, director Stephen Daldry composes a triumph in his feature-film debut. Assisted by two accomplished British artists, director of photography, Brian Tufano (Trainspotting), and production designer, Maria Djurkovic (Sliding Doors). Daldry paints some stunning scenes without overshadowing the story. The most remarkable scenes are shot in the alleys around Billy's house, whether it involves a chase, a runway or a road to possibilities.
For tough guys, *Billy Elliot* is the perfect date movie. You can tell your friends that your girlfriend dragged you to it and save face. I'm not responsible, however, if you get caught in the bathroom attempting a 720-degree pirouette while crashing into the shower.
— Edited by Shawn Hutchinson
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Tickets on sale NOW at KU!
Tuesday, Nov. 7th 8:00 pm
Plumb Hall Albert Taylor Hall Auditorium Emporia State University
Doors open at 7pm Autographs & Pictures following show
Tickets - $8 ($10 at door*)
- if available
At KU:
Tickets are available at the SUA Office, on Level 4 of the Kansas Union. Call (785) 864-SHOW for more information.
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At ESU:
Tickets are available at the ISU Memorial Union Information Service Center until 5pm on day of show. Tickets will be sold at the door starting at 6:30pm on day of show. Call (316) 341-5481 for more information, or visit our web site at www.emorya.edu/osu/cu