Photo by Daniel Dubois SA Movze Commzrree Campus group provides clean entertainment The Student Association Movie Committee was responsible for selecting movies to be shown in the Benson Auditorium throughout the year. The students created a list of movies that they thought other students would like to see. That list was then given to Jim Miller, director of student activities, who made the final decision on the movies to be shown. An average of 200 students attended each movie, depending on the film's popularity. The opportunity to catch some of the latest movies without having to venture to the Searcy theaters or make the journey to Little Rock was appealing to many students. "I love going to watch the SA movies in the Benson," junior Ashlie Burroughs said. "I love the community feeling that I get when we all gather together in that auditorium. Not only is this event £unfilled and entertaining, but you only have to pay $2 or free with the Pass!" Students expressed that the unique feeling they get cannot be found anywhere else. "There is something neat about the way the crowd gets into the movies," senior Casey Neese said. "I like campus movies because of the neat atmosphere that's created when you put 100 bored Harding students in the Benson on a Friday night." All movies shown were rated PG-13 or lower. Still, some movies must be edited for content. "I wentto see 'Dr. Dolittle 2' and 'Shrek,' but I decided not to see anything else," said senior Brian Smith. "Sometimes I think they cut too much stuff and even stuff that is vital to the plot; however, it was still fun." Though cuts are made to films, many students express their appreciation for this. "I really appreciate being able to see a movie that I know will be clean," said junior Lauren Duncan. "I don't have to worry about hearing language that I don't want to hear or seeing things that I don't want to se?." Jun~ : L; ~mmett agreed. "Most ~ .2 these movies could t . all the language and otht ·. ..ind :• •vould be just as good,'' 1 ·. ~- _, '~d ping that kind of stuff out o: y•Jur head is always better in the long run." The committee also worked during the movie ni 9;.1·~: :,. They were responsible for ::r- : ::-;.g and taking tickets, cleaning '-~I-' and making sure everything ran smoothly. "I've always wanted to be involved in something productive, and I feel that this is the perfect opportunity," said senior Kendric Clark, chairman of the committee. -Cheryl Brand Sophomores Iris Haxhi-Aliu, Sofika Londo,juniors Endri Baduni, Gabriela lacoboaie, Arthur Sikora, Ana Maria lacoboaie, and sophomore Erina Sinoimeri pose after a banquet held for the new organization started on campus this year for international students. The club tried to promote some of the traditions and ideas of foreign students at Harding as well as teaching others about their home countries, traditions and cultures. student activities 219
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