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Lee continued from page 1 “Your four years of college are very crucial,” Lee said. “Today there are twice as many students graduating. Here is the key - find what it is that you love.” The director said he is fortunate to have found a profession he en joys and has become successful in doing. When he first entered the film industry, Lee’s aim was to “give black artists the platform to show the world what they can do.” His debut film, the 1986 movie “She’s Gotta Have It,” had a budget of $10,000 and was shot in 12 days, two six-day weeks. The crew had to collect deposits from soda cans in order to scrape together money for two rolls of film. The movie later grossed $8.5 million at the box office, beginning what Lee called the “new wave black cine ma.” But Lee said the vibrancy of black culture isn’t always reflected on the screen. He poked fun at historical mis representations of blacks in films and on television, specifically in movies such as “The Green Mile” and “The Patriot.” He said that while black people are moving away from being underrepresented in the film industry, Hollywood still fabricates images of blacks. In his speech, Lee made the point that whoever controls the media determines how people think, act and dress. “The reason why the U.S.A. is the most powerful nation in histo ry is [because of] Nike, Coca-Cola, Disney, movies, television, clothes. It has nothing to do with nuclear arms,” Lee said. Adam Amato Emerald Film director Spike Lee spoke at McArthur Court Thursday night as part of the 2001 Black Arts Festival. Today Lee will head to Saint Si mons Island, Ga., to shoot an HBO documentary on the life of Jim Brown, who went down in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. During the question-and-answer period following his presentation, an audience member asked Lee’s opinion about modern hip-hop and rap. His response was that to day’s “gangsta rap” degrades women and reminds him of “mod ern-day minstrel shows.” ASUO President Jay Breslow said the University can benefit from big-name visitors such as Spike Lee because they increase awareness and provoke new ideas on campus. Bola Majekobaje, the network advocate for the Multicultural Center, said she came to Mac Court not knowing what to expect from Lee. The junior biology major said what she liked about Lee was that he seemed natural and relaxed. Majekobaje said that while most people only get to see him through his films, it was informative to see his real point of view in person. Jody Coyote’s original, free-spirited collection joins the UO Bookstore On Friday, April 13, the UO Bookstore will premiere their brand-new display of beautiful, handcrafted, high quality, original jewelry from Eugene's own Jody Coyote. Gary Dye of Jody Coyote will also be on hand this Friday from 10-2pm to show off their excting jewelry designs and answer all your questions. UNIVERSITY of OREGON april 13-14,19-22,27-28j benefit matinee april 22 for Community Mediations Services. l .MV HRS IT Y Robinson Theatre THEATRE EMU Tickets 346-4363 UT Box Office 346-4191 Hult Center 682-5000 00067' — poppi*/— _/4n&4oli^ c=r> "The Land East" Traditional Greek & Indian Food Lunch Monday through Saturday Dinner 7 Nights a Week 992 Willamette Eugene, Qr 97401 343-9661 typtn A XTG :m jk **■**■&: M&O 3S» J-?A jlS New Expanded Mend Food A Beverage Specials! Cocktail Research 683-81 01 • 11 th & Charnelton • Eugene 006828 “37 years of Quality Service’ Mercedes • BMW • Volkswagen • Audi German Auto Service 342-2912 • 2025 Franklin Blvd. Eugene, Oregon, 97402 006358) to advise the University Health Center regarding programs, services, finances* and health insurance. Student advisors will spend about 1-2 hours per week as members of the evolving Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) and will guide the University Health Center in promoting a healthy campus through the storm of health care reform. Successful participants will gain an in-depth understanding of health care delivery and its financing, will learn about the health issues of college students, and will develop interpersonal skills and confidence. % Routine meetings are scheduled at 3 p.m. Fridays, allowing members to plan theif class schedules accordingly. Applications can be picked up at the University Student Health Center front desk. Completed applications should be submitted to the University Health Center Director's office by Friday, April 27. U NE 1 V ERSE T Y HEALTH CENTER We're a matter of degrees ^ Open daily 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., except Tuesdays (9 a.m.) and Sundays (10 a m.). Appointments and after hours: 346-2770 • Web: http://hcallhcd.uorcgon.edu Please call 346-4447 for more information.
