m rr- < N c.n N ii ; Elliv 2008 differed from previous years in several ways. This year, SGA avoided spending large sums on special effects and focused instead on the quality of the performances and videos. The event had a city theme, and SGA felt that Cedarville should minister to an inner-city area to reflect our theme. They decided to donate one dollar from each ticket sale to Urban Light Ministries in Springfield. Another difference this year was that everyone was invited to attend a preshow party in front of the DMC, instead of the usual red carpet event. The pre-show party included free ice cream, popcorn, street performers, and music. As always, students went all out with their costumes. "I absolutely love the creativity Cedarville students possess in designing and making costumes! Everywhere I turned there was a crayon, Wii, domino, princess, villain, or even a Chinese dragon." (Elyse Looyengoed, sophomore) The shows this year included Step Up break dancing, a performance based on Stomp, and a song from the Broadway musical Wicked. Hosts Grant Hansen and Tori Duff kept the audience entertained in between performances with a range of jokes including the "Radec" awards and a look-alike contest. "The banter between the hosts was great, and I loved experiencing the Cedarville version of The Office." (Brietta Allen.junior) After the last act, students attended a post-show party in the DMC with a live performance by the "Mood Swingers" and an art exhibit. Others headed off campus to enjoy their discounts at Chik-fil-A or Red Robin. "From the first act to the last, I am glad that I went! Elliv 2008 is one that will be remembered for a while." (Joshua Witry, sophomore) 01 " I was amazed at the professionalism of Elliv this year. The script was amazing and the comedy fresh and clever. I'd award a Radec to all the people who put on the show this year!" (Christa Funke, junior) 02 "Elliv this year was fantastic! The quality of the musical acts was superb, and they were coupled with hilarious hosts who had the audience rolling in the aisles. All in all, it was extremely entertaining." (Justin Duff, sophomore) 03 Ahna Buckwalter and friends dress up as members of the medical field, scary syringes and all. 04 Chris Williams, Chris Gehman, Tommy Carey, Becky Gregg, Becky Hamilton, Allie Babbitt, and Hannah Olmstead show off their costumes. "At Elliv we can be whoever we want to be or not be." (Becky Gregg, sophomore)
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