Kate Selby


Name: Kate Selby
Position: Page Editor
Graduation Year: 2005
Kate Selby is a mean, green, story writing machine! She enjoys rock climbing, yoga, volleyball, writing poetry in her psychological "Zen Zone," and running hurdles. Another hobby which Kate enjoys is laughing at herself, an activity which she pursues quite often as she often does things that are funny, if awkward and stupid. Her aspirations are to be happy and wear a shirt twice without getting any stains on it. She is closer to accomplishing her first goal than her second.


Stories (11)


Alfie: Fall in love with Law

By Kate Selby | Nov. 12, 2004, midnight | In Print »

For a movie filled with sex, relationships, a star-studded cast, and yes, even a moped, Alfie starts off spectacularly. But as this flick putters along, it becomes less chic, and more "chick." By far the saving grace of the movie is Jude Law, who plays the main character for which the movie was named. But for all its poignant potential, this film fails to shape up to the quality of its predecessor.

Dive into dumpsters

By Kate Selby | Nov. 11, 2004, midnight | In Print »

Senior Whitney Blair leans the upper half of her body into a dumpster behind a local convenience store. She carefully scans the sea of black plastic bags for a hint of a Krispy Kreme. A minute later, donut in hand, she jumps down and tosses her light aside into a pile of clothing and knick-knacks, the rest of her spoils from the night, and leans against the oversized trash bin to enjoy a well-earned treat. 00

Shall We Dance? will have you dancing in your seat

By Kate Selby | Oct. 20, 2004, midnight | In Print »

If you have ever jumped up in the middle of a movie and yelled

Weak humor and old jokes leave Joey feeling stale

By Kate Selby | Sept. 19, 2004, midnight | In Print »

Barbara Hofman to leave after 19 years at Blair

By Kate Selby | May 30, 2004, midnight | In Print »

After 19 years at Blair and 40 years of teaching, Barbara Hofman plans to retire.

Bonnie Palmer leaves Blair after 25 years

By Kate Selby | May 30, 2004, midnight | In Print »

Bonnie Palmer has taught at Blair for 25 years, starting in 1979, and has lead an active role in the Blair community throughout.

Silvia Trumbower leaves after teaching English for 19 years

By Kate Selby | May 30, 2004, midnight | In Print »

Silvia Trumbower, veteran English teacher of 19 years, plans to retire but still recalls fond memories of Blair.

Havana Nights gets steamy but not too sweet

By Kate Selby | March 8, 2004, midnight | In Print »

Two teenagers hold each other close as they throw themselves about the dance floor under the flashing lights of an old-fashioned projector. As their lips near, the lights are flipped on and the two look in shock at the older brothers of male partner. There are several close calls like this in Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights which remind the audience of its PG-13 rating. Despite the few cheesy lines sprinkled about, the movie transcends the teeny-bopper genre with scenes depicting the Cuban revolution.

Drop dead comedy needs a little more substance

By Kate Selby | Dec. 3, 2003, midnight | In Print »

Eddie Murphy spinning in the air around a crystal ball shouting about needing to change his underwear is always going to be funny. However, this type of short comedic sequence is not enough to revive a boring plot, no matter how funny the individual routine is.

Nice with just a little bit of naughty

By Kate Selby | Nov. 18, 2003, midnight | In Print »

Elf

Stiller's still doing it: Duplex is no surprise

By Kate Selby | Sept. 30, 2003, midnight | In Print »

Duplex



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Photo: Print - Poetry Blazer shakespeare

By Kate Selby | April 26, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »