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Meet John Fournier

Education: Political theory and constitutional democracy senior at James Madison College at MSU

Family: I'm not married but I do have a fantastic family in my mother, father and two brothers.

Favorite ice cream flavor at the Dairy Store: I have been trying to get them to make an Impact (89-FM) flavor, and when they do that will be my favorite

Favorite place to get a beer: The Peanut Barrel, hands down

Favorite place to have a burger: Again, The Peanut Barrel (512 E. Grand River Ave.)

Favorite pizza toppings: Pepperoni and mushrooms

Last movie seen in the theater: I think it was "Batman Begins", but I want to see "Goodnight, and Good Luck"

The best place in East Lansing to take a date: Big Ten Burrito, duh

If I were starting college, I would study: Something more employable

Place you'd most likely see me in the community: Impact (89-FM)

Place you'd least likely see me in the community: I have no idea. Think of all of the places you've never seen me, it's probably one of those

The best thing about living in a college town: The quality rental housing

The worst thing about living in a college town: I don't think there are any drawbacks to living in a college town

Favorite place to take a walk: Grand River at night, I love that walk

Favorite TV show: A Red Wings game

Mary Ann or Ginger: Mary Ann

Favorite superhero: Captain Planet, because he's fighting on the planet's side

Worst habit: Working through meals

Favorite actor: Billy Dee Williams

Favorite actress: I have no idea

Favorite Star Wars character: Lando Calrissian because he's played by Billy Dee Williams

Favorite sports team: The Red Wings

Favorite East Lansing event: JazzFest (held in Lansing)

Thing you'd want to change in the community most: The political structure of East Lansing — everything from how our council members are elected to how many East Lansing voters have amazingly little political influence over the affairs of the city

When I was a kid, I wanted to be: An astronaut

Salsa or dip: Dip

Favorite local store for Christmas shopping: Barnes & Noble

Favorite musician/band: Old Weezer

If they made a movie about your life, what actor would play you: Billy Dee Williams

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