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LETTERS More than money As an avid Star Wars fan, I am pleased to read anything about “Star Wars,” and the article in Tuesday’s paper was no excep tion (Feb. 4, ODE], I must, howev er, take exception with some of the opinions of Ashley Bach that are implicit, if not explicit, in the piece. By arguing that the reissue of “Star Wars” is nothing more than a way to make more money, Bach makes a common comment that shows a misunderstanding about this film. “Star Wars,” and any other great work of art, was released to make money in the first place. Now, I am not arguing that George Lucas made “Star Wars” for money, or that Michelangelo sculpted David for the money. These things were created for a number of reasons; they were sold for money. Also, one must bear in mind that the release of “Star Wars” coincided with a deluge of “Star Wars” merchandise (toys, Burger King cups and the like) that set the precedent for the way in which a modern blockbuster is released. Although “Star Wars” was extremely profitable, it was not responsible for the greed and pandering that has always been pandemic in Hollywood. For the most part, movies are made for myriad reasons, but they are re leased to make money. “Star Wars” is an interesting case because many millions of people (myself included) feel a sense of gratitude toward George Lucas for re-releasing this won derful film and, for that matter, for putting it on film in the first place instead of keeping it in his head. I was only one year old when “Star Wars” was first released, and I have been waiting for years for a chance to see it again for the first time. I think that George Lu cas is doing the children of Amer ica, in particular, a big favor by rescuing them from such present day terrible movies as “Indepen dence Day,” “Jurassic Park” or “Terminator 2.” His movie is a perfect example of mass art: It is enjoyed and loved by millions all over the world. Sure, the re-re lease can be interpreted as a cyni cal ploy, but this is tolerable with "Star Wars” because of its hon esty about itself. George Lucas never claimed to be making an art house film. His film is many things to many people but, among other things, it is the best movie ever to be so popular. Philip Green History Alternatives overlooked In response to the Feb. 4 article, “in the Express Lane,” I must say that it was short-sighted and in complete. The statement claiming that “price, location and convenience determine why a student would choose one grocery store over an other” is not entirely true. A large portion of the student body (as well as faculty), choose to shop at places for reasons like a greater se lection of organic produce, envi ronmentally friendly packaging and recycled products. Also, all the grocery stores mentioned (with the exception of Mike’s IGA), were supermarket giants and often don’t work in the interest of communities. (Safeway and Albertson’s put up millions of dollars to defeat last year’s Bot tle Bill, and Safeway has in the past attempted to dismantle the original one.) So I resent the variety included in the article because not all stu dents are pawns in a world of cor porate tyranny. There are plenty of stores around the Eugene/ Springfield area, like Oasis and Sundance, that are community based and have a progressive phi losophy. Being a student, I understand the words “budgeting” and “con venience,” yet I make an effort to make conscious decisions, and so do a lot of other people within the campus community. Recognize this. Ezra Louthis Environmental Studies Coverage lacking In your Feb. 3 edition, there ap peared a picture of Political Sci ence Professor Daniel Goldrich apparently addressing a group of supporters of indigenous rights in Mexico (all that could be seen was the professor gesticulating wildly). I looked for the article that accompanied the photo graph. Instead, I was confused, surprised and ultimately aghast when I realized that the photo graph represented the entirety of the Emerald reporting on the event. What is the point of putting a picture in the newspaper with ab solutely no elaboration? A cap tion simply is not enough. I think I speak for the entire University community in demanding more ambitious and substantive jour nalism from the Emerald. It seems a shame that the nearly 50 percent of the Emerald that is devoted to sporting events cannot be whit tled down, and the balance devot ed to the confrontation of serious and diverse issues. John Strassmaier Political Science Want A Gre at Job When You Graduate? You need a great job BEFORE you graduate. Sarah MltChEll got a head start on the competition when she was hired as an intern by Ogilvy Mather BEFORE she graduated. After the internship she was then hired by Bemard-Hodes Advenising in San Diego. THE REASON—she was an Oregon Daily Emerald Advertising Executive Spring ’94-Spring ’96. Marco ChlOy was hired by the Tyee Group in Portland BEFORE he graduated. THE REASON—he was an Oregon Daily Emerald Advertising Executive from Spring ’94 to Fall ’96. The Oregon Daily Emerald is currently looking for two Advertising Executives for Spring Term • Pick up an application and job description at the front desk, suite 300, EMU • Application deadline is 4:00 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14 • Interviews will be held the following week • Preference will be given to students available to work during the summer and who will not be graduating before spring ’98 • Applicants must be currently enrolled UO students The Oregon Daily Emerald is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workplace your guide to the UO Community ODE Classifieds... 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