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The Rambler | www.therambler.org 7 November 17, 2010 |

Wesleyan thespian takes center stage

Dwight Conerway
dconerway@mail.txwes.edu
Joy Millard has always wanted to be
involved in stage performing and act-
ing. She got her chance when she chose
to attend Texas Wesleyan University
and join the theatre program almost
four years ago.
Since then, she has acted, built stage
sets and even directed plays. She is cur-
rently performing the role of Lenny
in Theatre Wesleyan’s production of
Crimes of the Heart.
The Comfort, Texas native has had
an affinity for the stage since childhood
when she acted in a local play with her
father.
“My parents have always been very
encouraging when it came to perform-
ing,” Millard said.
Some of Millard’s greatest challenges
have been adjusting to the new envi-
ronment and adjusting to little or no
sleep. But these challenges have also
provided many benefits.
“Meeting new people, my boyfriend
and having awesome things created for
Photo courtesy of Erica Maroney me like the opportunity to direct, how-
Millard performing in Working at Theatre Wesleyan. ever, have been awesome.” Millard said.
Associate professor and mentor
Jeanne Everton said Joy is
an “excellent student, a well-
rounded leader and a terrific
person who does everything
well.”
Everton has monitored Mil-
lard since the beginning of her
quest and gave Millard the op-
portunity to experience direct-
ing recently.
Joe Brown, professor of the-
atre arts and speech, has ob-
served Millard since her first
day at Wesleyan.
“I remember Joy from when
she first interviewed for her
Academic Scholarship and our
panel was quite impressed with
her confidence and handling of
herself,” Brown said. “Joy rapid-
ly started proving herself to be
part of Wesleyan in her many
talents and abilities in the the-
atre program, as well as her aca-
demic honors she has received.”
Millard not only pushed her- Photo courtesy of Joy Millard
self to do her personal best but Millard looks forward to the future and life after Wesleyan.
has also assisted others to do
so as well while performing her duties as aca- honorary theatre fraternity, a tutor in the suc-
demic counselor in the Success Center. Mil- cess center, and English major. She graduates
lard is also a member of the Alpha Psi Omega in spring 2011.

Little Lancaster taco shop is big on taste, variety

Angie Ruiz | Rambler Staff

Barry Grubbs | bgrubbs@mail.txwes.edu

RESTAURANT REVIEW
This review is the sixth in
a series The Rambler staff is
working to bring you featuring
potentially overlooked dining
spots on East Lancaster Avenue.
It’s not hard to find a good
taco close to Wesleyan’s cam-
pus. Tapatia’s is not much
more than a taqueria located
at 4707 E. Lancaster Ave. It’s a
little over a mile east of Beach
Street, and the food is great.
The restaurant is noth-
ing fancy, but what it lacks in
charm it makes up for in taste.
The lunch special includes
three tacos with rice and beans
for $4.99 and the choice of
meats was considerable.
One of my dining compan-
ions decided on the quesadilla,
which was served a la carte.
The red salsa and tomatillo
sauces were delicious, and the
tacos were served on corn tor-
tillas with grilled onions and
fresh cilantro. Mexican soft
drinks are available for $1.59,
and the majority of patrons
drive through or walk up for
service.
There are two large picnic ta-
bles just in front for those who
want to eat on location. The
only drawback is the proxim-
ity to the road. There may be
20 feet of blacktop between the
restaurant and Lancaster.
The menu includes a wide
variety of tortas, tacos and
nachos just for starters. Con-
sidering the diminutive size of
Tapatia’s, the menu is impres-
sive.
All of the meals are served
with whole roasted jalapeños
(Chile toreados). Make no
mistake, they have the spice
you need if you are so inclined.
Angie did just that, and I
could tell she enjoyed it com-
pletely. She even said so after
she was able to breathe again.
The prices are fair, and the
traditional offerings were
served fast by a friendly staff.
Tapatia’s does accept cash and
credit cards.

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