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Children experience vast world of making movies

Vince Estes
March 16, 2001

For four years now, East Lansing has been putting the power and creativity of film into the hands of kids. The East Lansing Children’s Film Festival, featuring more than 50 animated and live action short films from more than 15 countries, takes place this weekend on MSU’s campus. In addition to the viewings, workshops and activities are planned so that children can try their hands at filmmaking. “One of the most rewarding things about working with this festival is seeing the delight of the children - seeing what makes the films, watching the films and laughing out loud,” third-year festival director Jerri Pruener said. From Friday through Monday, children of any age can take in some films, attend a workshop and stay afterward for refreshments. “With all of the questionable entertainment in media today, it is nice to work on an event that allows the community to enjoy a quality family event, that focuses on entertainment that lacks violence or exploitive subject matter,” said Jeanne Trepanier, a telecommunication senior in her second year as a student intern for the festival. On Sunday, children can even view films made by others their age across the state. “For this community and the students in the state, this really is an incredible and artistic opportunity,” said Kevin Green, spokesperson for East Lansing public schools.

MICHIGAN

Blanchard to lecture on public relations

Eric Morath
March 16, 2001

Former Michigan Gov. James Blanchard will come to campus to give a lecture on the importance of public relations in his political career.Blanchard will talk to communication students and others interested in public relations at 4 p.m.

NEWS

Alabama State game tests alumnus loyalty

Eric Lacy
March 16, 2001

MSU Professor Eugene Pernell has heard the phrase “be true to your school.”But it’s just a little more complicated for him.You see, he’s taught in the College of Education for the past 29 years.

MICHIGAN

Conversion plan will change one-way streets

Brandi Lewandowski
March 16, 2001

Monica Zuchowski’s vehicle could be heading in a different direction in Lansing, if a two-way street conversion plan receives approval from the Michigan Department of Transportation and the Lansing City Council.The plan would convert six of the city’s one-way streets - Allegan, Ottawa, Pine and Walnut streets and Grand and Capitol avenues - into a two-way network by 2003.Lansing city officials say the alterations will benefit the area, but Zuchowski, president of the Downtown Neighborhood Association, is skeptical.

NEWS

Irish eyes smilin on E.L. this weekend

Jamie Gumbrecht
March 16, 2001

Danny Black will be at the bar by 11 a.m. Saturday to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.But, no one will be calling him Danny.Dressed as leprechaun Paddy O’Reilly, Black will be making balloon animals as he greets customers at Harper’s Restaurant & Brewpub, 131 Albert Ave.“It will be wall-to-wall patrons, drinkers and eaters,” said the four-foot two-inch entertainer.

SPORTS

Tickets not too tough to buy

Tim Mosley
March 16, 2001

Winning the NCAA National Championship should have caused a ticket frenzy at Breslin Student Events Center for the 2000-01 basketball season, but as many students found out, getting a season pass was as easy as picking up the phone. “I just called Jenison and ordered tickets,” fisheries and wildlife senior Andrew Cole said.

COMMENTARY

School shooter should be blamed

I am the type of person who respects others’ opinions and tries not to enforce my own on anyone else, but when I read the recent opinion column dealing with the subject of school shootings, I was outraged (“Target missed on causes of school shootings,” SN 3/13). How can anyone dare place blame for the killings on anyone but the shooter?

MSU

Pageant candidate strives to be an average guy

Sheena Harrison
March 16, 2001

This is the last in a five-part series profiling the contestants of the Mr. Black MSU pageant. Maurice Turner thinks Mr. Black MSU should be less of a role model and more of an everyday man. “I got involved because I wanted to see a more well-rounded individual at least go out for the title and try to attain it,” the human resources and society senior said. The Mr. Black MSU pageant, sponsored by the Black Student Alliance, profiles black male undergraduates who stand out academically through their student leadership on and off campus. Marketing senior DeAndre Carter, founder and president of DCI Motivational Services, a motivational speaking business, was crowned the first Mr. Black MSU last year. In addition to being secretary of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and a member of BSA, Turner also helps out at the Boys and Girls Club of Lansing, mentors two students at Everett High School, 3900 Stabler St., in Lansing and works with the Urban League in his hometown of Flint. BSA President Tonya Upthegrove said the title of Mr. Black MSU gives recognition to the unsung heroes of the black student community. “We put on this pageant to promote black male leadership and to honor those students who play an active role in the community, have achieved academic excellence and who represent the black community in their everyday actions,” the communication senior said. LaKesha Rawls, president of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. - Turner’s sister sorority - said Turner’s community service involvement at MSU, in the Lansing area and at home makes him “more than qualified” to become this year’s Mr. Black MSU. “He’s very caring and very concerned about the black community,” the political science senior said.

MSU

Child enjoys fame on side of pop bottle

Nicole Jacques
March 16, 2001

David and Becki Beaudoin have a new keepsake to remember their son’s childhood - that is, if he doesn’t drink it first. The couple recently received 12 bottles of Jones Cream Soda in the mail, complete with their 2-year-old son, Austin’s, pictures on the labels. The photograph helped them win a contest through Jones Soda Co., which is known for its wacky photo labels. They entered the contest last October at Union Central, a convenience store in the Union.

MICHIGAN

Weekend dance brings fun for diverse crowd

Tyler Sipe
March 16, 2001

Julie Levy-Weston describes contra dancing as “one of the few dance forms that thrusts a person of the opposite sex into your arms every 30 seconds.”Levy-Weston, the events planner for the MSU Museum, is coordinating the contra dance with the Looking Glass Music and Arts Association, an area organization dedicated to bringing arts back to Lansing.

NEWS

Spartan gridders to sport new look

When the Spartan football team takes the field against Central Michigan in its season opener Sept. 8, fans may notice a slight change in appearance.Head coach Bobby Williams announced recently that he decided a month ago to make a slight alteration to the team’s uniform, replacing the widely recognized Spartan emblem on the helmet with the block “S,” which is also synonymous with MSU athletics.

MSU

Global gender issues focus of conference

Leslie Escobar
March 16, 2001

As part of Women’s History Month, three speakers will be on campus this weekend to discuss international gender issues.The conference, “Globalizing Women’s Studies: Feminist Perspectives,” kicks off today at 7 p.m.

COMMENTARY

More Funds

It is commendable of the state House Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education to propose a bill to bring more finding to MSU, but it is unlikely the bill will pass. The subcommittee sent on a bill that would give $22 million more in state funding to MSU.

COMMENTARY

Letters ideas were insensitive

I am writing in response to Kye Tidey’s letter “Eating disorders are not diseases,” (SN 3/14). The writer’s assumption that anorexia nervosa is a choice, not a disease, strikes me as a bit naive and insensitive.

MICHIGAN

Sparrow gives Day of Relaxation

Sarah M. Emery
March 15, 2001

LANSING - As she walked the maze-like pattern in the cement, Connie Purdue said it brought her inner peace, despite hearing car horns, engines and other sounds of a busy day. “As I get towards the end of the labyrinth I tend to slow down,” the East Lansing resident said.