Beginning of a New School Year! (And a New Regime! MUAHAHAHA)
Wednesday, August 26th, 2009What Up, Bethel Peeps!
What a long and boring summer it has been! (Lol, is it just me, or did nothing happen this summer? Apart from ten or so celebrities dying…) I am so ready to be back at Bethel!
It’s a new year, which means new freshmen to coerce into joining (I’m just kidding XD Don’t do anything that’s un-Bethical!) But seriously…last year was kind of lacking in attendance (we rarely had more than five, which is a little sad, seeing as two of our members don’t even attend Bethel as students, lol), so I’m hoping to kick it up a notch! Remember, people, to invite your friends! Even friends who don’t know anime may have fun, so it doesn’t hurt to try, right?
Also, at the end of the 2009 school year we said goodbye to our wonderful president Rachel, who has flown back to Alaska to pursue a career in teachery (Teacherdom? Teacherology?) We wish her the best of luck! *waves to Rachel from across America*
But now it is fall of 2009, and a new regime has begun. Because no sophomores or juniors frequented the club, the club offices fell on the shoulders of those that had just finished their freshmen year. That’s right, folks, I’m the Anime Club president! ;D And the role of vice president goes to…*drumroll*…Caleb! W00t w00t!
I have some (in my opinion) great things planned for this year, including various random activities for us to do. In fact, at the first Anime Club meeting we’re going to play Anime Jeopardy for some fabulous prizes! (lol, not too amazing though…I’m a college student with no job and no money…you do the math) If you guys have any ideas of something you’d like to do at Anime Club, just let me know, ‘kay? :3
As far as anime goes, it hasn’t been decided what we’re watching yet (after all, we discuss that at the first Anime Club meeting), but there were a few suggestions. “RomeoxJuliet” has been mentioned by multiple people, and, having seen half of it myself, I think it would be a good one to watch. Also, at the end of last year Matt and I were discussing the possibility of watching “Death Note” (after talking to a few anime fans around the Bethel campus, most of them said that they will be more frequent in attendance if we watch “Death Note”). Professor Gossett suggested “Gakuen Alice”, “True Tears”, and “Moribito”, and Matt has recommended “Eden of the East”. Personally, I really want to push for “Axis Powers Hetalia”, but, with the episodes being 5 minutes long and whatnot, I don’t know how well it would be received. I also highly recommend “Baccano!”, but it is rather gory, and I don’t really know Bethel’s policy on violence in anime. Anyway, don’t forget to bring any and all anime you own to the first meeting, and we’ll go over the possibilities. Also, if you know any good online anime that have NOT been licensed yet :3
Well, that’s all I’ve got to say that’s remotely relevant. The first meeting will probably be September 5th (I have to verify this with Professor Gossett though), from 7 pm to 9 pm in AC337 (the room may change). I’ll send out a message when details are confirmed. If you can only come for part of the meeting, that’s fine, and if you can’t attend the first meeting, that’s fine too! Anyone coming is encouraged to bring anime and possibly snacks they’d like to share (or horde to themselves in defiance).
See you guys then!
Blythe Atkinson