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"George's Episode" classified as level-one controlled substance

Episode 15 will "blow your mind" says D.E.A.

After lengthy tests on civilian populations regarding episode 15, the experimental project was classified by the Drug Enforcement Agency as a level-one controlled substance.

The mind-altering affects of the episode were first brought to the agency's attention after several students reported having an altered state of consciousness during viewing of the episode. It is believed that a certain portion of the episode also stays in the brain chemistry, perhaps forever, irrevocably impacting the viewer's consciousness.

"I don't know how you can change someone's perception and think we aren't going to be uppity and prudish about it," said the zero-tolerance school interest group that was responsible for bringing the episode to the attention of the proper authorities.

Being caught watching "George's Episode" will now result in a mandatory five-year sentence. Illegal possession with intent to sell at least four ounces of "George's Episode" will result in a mandatory 25-year sentence.

Devil's Night celebration ends with zero fatalities

"We'll do better next year" promises R.A.V.E.

For Devil's Night, 2000, R.A.V.E. celebrated death worship with its own brand of film festival. A single body has yet to be recovered from the site.

This festival included the playing of Documentary of the Dead, THEY!, and the premiere of episode 15, humbly titled "George's Episode". When co-producer George Manis was asked about this title, he explained to our reporter that "it's mine."

We were further confused to learn that this episode was neither written nor directed by George Manis.

"But I'm in in. A lot," explained Manis, beginning to appear annoyed.

Further probing revealed that portions of this episode were shot with concealed cameras, and little to none of the lines were scripted. Several people appearing in the episode were actually shocked to hear that they appeared in it.

"This is like an invasion of privacy. I can't believe this," said a shocked Andy Spain. "Were they putting cameras in the bathroom? I'm never going to the bathroom again."

R.A.V.E. subject of state investigation

"Concentration of evil too foreboading to ignore," say top state investigators

Co-producers George Manis and Allen Henderson have fled the state for the summer in what some are calling an "all out war" against the student television show R.A.V.E.

"These are unfounded rumors. I am simply doing some independent study at NYU this summer. This has nothing to do with the state investigation. I'm not going to put my life on hold just because it looks unpolitic," said Allen Henderson in a press release last Thursday.

George Manis, reportedly vacationing in Europe for the summer, could not be reached for comment.

This investigation comes after the string of mysterious happenings surrounding former members of the R.A.V.E. productions staff, the catalyst being the tragic death of R.A.V.E. elder Ward Rackley earlier in May. Rick Ward, former co-producer of R.A.V.E. vanished sometime during the summer of 1999 following an accident on the shoot of episode 9, "Documentary of the Dead." R.A.V.E. alumni Peter Shelton continues to be the target of a federal investigation in Atlanta, and first R.A.V.E. producer Harper Gordek continues to fall in and out of mental institutions while attempting to complete a BA degree at Chapel Hill after eight years of schooling, which he has described as "an absolute living hell."

"This is an attack on freedom of speech and an undeniably fascist act," co-producer Allen Henderson went on to say in his press release. "We are all saddened by the recent events surrounding our show, but misfortunate does not give [the investigators] the right to do what they are doing to us. While we are trying to grieve and move on they drag our personal pain into the headlines and possibly the courtroom. They can expect a counter-suit if they decide to prosecute. That's all I have to say."

Episode 14 finished!

Editor stays up all night finishing episode before taking last exam; makes a B+ in poli 42

Working late into the eleventh hour, deranged editor Allen Henderson finishes the much anticipated "Hitchhiker" episode, a very successful production experiment, thanks to a very dedicated and talented cast.

Based on an episode concept by Richie Franklin, episode 14 takes a cue from the movie "Four Rooms," being comprised of five scenes written and directed by four cast members: Ashley Falls, Allen Henderson, Richie Franklin, and Ward Rackley (since deceased). The episode also features a rap video, containing original material by R.A.V.E.'s own Nick Bryant, performed by himself and Richie Franklin.

The new episode follows would-be reporter Lynus (Ward Rackley) of "Sheep go to Heaven, Goats go to Hell" fame, in a prequel of sorts as he hitchhikes west to Chapel Hill. Nakedness, leprechauns, and Vikings abound in this public service announcement on the evils of wanton hitchhiking.

Show Outline:
Scene 1: The Samaritan
Written and directed by Allen Henderson
Scene 2: NAKED! Theatre
Written and directed by Ashley Falls
Featuring "Bottomless Pit (R.A.V.E.)" rap, written by Nick Bryant, directed by Allen Henderson, Nick Bryant, and Richie Franklin
Scene 3: Displaced Anger
Written and directed by Ashley Falls
Scene 4: Forgotten Heroes
Written by Richie Franklin, directed by Allen Henderson and Richie Franklin
Scene 5: Pop Song #666
Written and directed by Ward Rackley

R.A.V.E. kicks some ass at the Stevies

Competition ashamed to be in production

R.A.V.E. claimed three highly coveted awards at the Stevies, the annual awards ceremony held to recognize the achievements of STV shows.

R.A.V.E. claimed both best writing and best episode for "Sheep go to Heaven, Goats go to Hell" and the mother of them all, best show. All other awards have been presumed to be rigged. Complaints have been filed at the highest level of all scholastic departments.

K.B. finally released

Eight months in post does a body good!

Originally slated to be released in November 1999, "K.B.," or "Killer Bud," hit several snags in post production. Shortly before storyboard editing, it is said monkeys stole the DV tapes containing the episode footage. This was discovered to be yet another monkey-related hoax perpetrated by Allen Henderson, and the tapes were recovered in his dorm closet within weeks. The rendering of light sabers thus became the main sticking point of the episode, as the work begun by Rick Ward slowly collected dust after his disappearance.

The frame-by-frame rendering of light sabers was, however, completed, just in time for 4-20 celebrations. And there was much rejoicing. Among other things...

Freak snowstorm hits Chapel Hill

Two feet of snow accelerates production of episode 11

DUHRAM- A suspicious character with dark circles under his eyes was seen by a hiker in Duke Forest, apparently initiating some kind of demonic rite. The hiker barely escaped the torrent of snow that began to blanket the area. He has since changed his identity after frequent claims to law enforcement officials that he feels the unidentified individual was following him, though no concrete evidence was ever produced in regards to his suspicion.

On a completely unrelated note, episode 11, "Sheep go to Heaven, Goats go to Hell" is slated to come out later this month, thanks to the new editing time made available by class cancellations. Meteorologists have likened the storm to a "snow hurricane," which may or may not be related to apocalyptic forces.

Senior faculty members attempt to sideline new episode

"They!" hits a little too close to home for some

Episode 10, "They!" (director Richie Franklin), gained some attention last month after an unnamed senior faculty member complained to school officials after seeing the new episode.

"They!," the story of vicious squirrel attacks on campus during the 1950's, is apparently something other than fiction. While the exact details of the attacks have been kept in secrecy for PR reasons, R.A.V.E. has unearthed certain details about the attacks that some faculty members would have preferred remained buried.

Despite these complaints, senior producer Ward Rackley has publicly stated that the new episode will continue to air, no matter how upsetting some may find it.

R.A.V.E. site updated

Webmaster bows to peer pressure

Today, the R.A.V.E. website, long overdue for an update, was updated in what many see as a response to peer pressure.

"Yeah, it's about God-damn time," said Matthew Burdorff, a noted peer of the R.A.V.E. webmaster Rick Ward.

"This is not peer pressure," asserted Ward. "This is in response to the hacking of the website earlier this week." When pressed, Ward referred all inquiries to his attorney.

The updated site features a new cast list, pages for the wildly popular episodes 7 and 8, and a message from shock-rocker Marilyn Manson. (UPDATE: The message from Marilyn Manson has been taken down due to pressure from North Carolina legislators.)

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