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Hello Video Squad

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by rmortonbsc on May 5, 2011

Next year will be completely different for me, instead of writing, I will be filming.  I will be completely in my element.  I love film, and everything about it.  I am majoring in Communications Media Studies and really focusing on the film aspect.  Hopefully when I graduate I will be able to work on some cool movies and instead of reading my blog posts, you can watch them!

As most of you know Campus Moviefest wrapped up with the big finale last week!  It was such a fun event as it always is.  This year around 500 people attended the finale in the RCC Ballroom.  Last year I entered the movie A Loss Refound.  The movie made the top 16 and I was beyond excited.  But knowing the competition here at Bridgewater State University I knew if I was to ever win I would have to step up my game to the next level.  So over the last year me and my friends have been planning a comedy.  This was my first time to dabble into comedy, and I had no idea how to go about this.  But sure enough when that week came, we were ready and Interquenchin was born.  I accomplished my goal and we won Best Comedy of 2011!  It was unbelievable.  It is my life goal to be a filmmaker, and to win this competition, especially here at BSU has just solidified my goals.  We are going to be traveling out to Los Angeles in June to attend the international Grand Finale.  BSU has some great movies going out there; Sacrifice and Bliss won Best Picture made by Jim Sass, and Kevin Eam’s Best Drama Unattainable. I think I can speak on behalf of all of us going to the West Coast by saying it is going to be a great learning experience for all of us.  We get to attend a ton of great seminars and workshops throughout the whole trip.  This whole thing has been a great experience and it keeps getting better!

My next year is going to be a busy one.  I am taking 19 credits, I am the President of the Bridgewater Video & Film Association, I am working on the RCC Video Team, I am working as an Edit Lab Tech, and I will probably be doing some side projects.  Hopefully I will be able to do a guest blog post and update you on how I’ve become the master of balancing. With all three of my positions I will be fully enveloped in video stuff. Don’t get me wrong though, I can’t wait!

Thank you all  for reading!  Its been fun! Be sure to watch for the RCC Video Squad in the Fall!  Good luck with finals, and have a safe and fun Summer.

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Join the Sustainability Movement!

graphic of two men turning off the water with text that reads stop wasting water

by rmortonbsc on April 25, 2011

A great figure of my childhood once said “the power is yours”.  Captain Planet opened my young mind up to the wondersof keeping our world a beautiful and long lasting place.  Keeping a sustainable lifestyle is not only great for the environment, wildlife, human existence, and easy to do, but it is also becoming more of a popular lifestyle.  Why not jump on the bandwagon and help our world be as beautiful as it can be? I mean if Captain Planet said it was a good idea, it must be.

So here are some tips for becoming more sustainable in your everyday life.

  • Look around and notice how many unnecessary lights are turned on in your dorm/home.  If you don’t need the light on, turn it off!  Leaving lights on will cost you money, and it is simply a waste of electricity.
  • I know how convenient bottled water is, and I know I may be the first to forget, but they are killing our environment. It literally takes almost 1,000 years to degrade a plastic bottle.  With the amount of bottles of water out there, we could soon find ourselves buried in bottles.  Grab a re-usable container and get into the habit of using it.
  • While we are on the topic of water, don’t waste it.  When you’re taking showers keep it to ten minutes.  This will reduce your water heating and electricity bill along with saving water.  This goes along with brushing teeth and doing dishes!  Don’t leave the faucet running while you’re doing either of these activities.
  • Like to ride safety around campus because it’s cold out?  Or maybe take a bus to class or work because it’s quick?  Well the cold weather is coming to an end.  Forget safety and walk.  Yes, walk.  It is such a simple concept.  Walking is great for your health and saves the safety vans from burning gas.  You will feel better about yourself when walking and enjoying the fresh air.  If walking is not quick enough, dust off your bike.
  • Recycle! Recycle! Recycle! It is not that hard and recycling is such an easy way to help the environment.  Separate papers, plastics, cans, and food scraps.  Paper is great to recycle because it can be re-used, along with plastic and aluminum cans.  As for the food scraps, make your own compost pile.  (if you’re a student living in the dorm, tell your family to do this since you don’t have the means!)  A compost pile saves trash from rotting in landfills, and it makes for great fertilizer in your yard!
  • Don’t litter.  It is Simple as that.  Put your trash in trash barrels, or recycling bins, not on the ground.
  • Just use your head.  Buy smart.  Shop at local businesses and thrift stores.  These places keep money in the economy instead of the hands of corporations.  Rent and borrow instead of buying.  Use the library to your advantage and take out books, CD’s, and DVD’s.

 

By following these basic tips, you can start to begin a sustainable lifestyle.  The movement towards sustainability is changing the world for the good.  Now is the time to act.  Join the effort for saving our world!

What do you do to be sustainable? What are different ways students can help make the world greener?

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Your Guide to BSU’s Springfest 2011

jpg of Comedian Jim Breuer

by rmortonbsc on April 18, 2011

Well everyone, the wait is over.  The snow is gone, the sun is out, and we are ready to have some fun before finals!  Springfest is the tradition everyone looks forward to all year.  It marks the nice weather, end of the semester, and best of all… summer!  The 2011 “superhero” Springfest has a lot to offer, so here are the details of what’s happening this week:

Day 1: Monday April 18th

To kick Springfest off (lame joke) Free the Children are sponsoring 3v3 soccer games from noon-2pm.  The proceeds of money earned during this event will all be donated to build schools in Sierra Leone.

At 4pm the carnival comes to town!  4-8pm in the Moakley parking lot Program Committee and SGA have brought back the carnival.  This year the carnival has: fried dough, cotton candy, bumper cars, swinging chairs, and gyro!  This is not an event to miss!

Day2: Tuesday April 19th

11am-3pm in the lower foyer of the RCC you can go get a superhero caricature drawn of yourself.

At 6pm in the Kelly Pool the annual Cardboard Boat Races will be getting under way.  Whether you’ve created your own boat, or just like to watch others sink, head over to the pool at 6 for some laughs.

Have you ever seen The Green Hornet?  Well, whether you have or not, at 8pm in the RCC fountain area you can catch a showing of it before its even released on DVD, not to mention the free food!

Day3: Wednesday April 20th

The girls of Gamma Phi will be rocking on the steps of the RCC all day, literally, in rocking chairs! Be sure to donate to a good cause.  All money raise goes to the Children’s Physical Development Clinic!

While passing through the RCC with your friends be sure to stop by the lower foyer anytime between 11am and 3pm.  SGA and Programs committee are putting on an event that will make you a real superhero! (not really, but it will look like it)  They will have a green screen set up, and you and your friends can choose what superhero background you think is fitting for you, and leave with a picture for proof to your friends that you’re a superhero!

My favorite… The Campus Moviefest Premire!  Wednesday night at 7pm be there.  Come check out the awesome movies our school produced this year and find out who will be going to Hollywood!  Wheter you made a movie or not, walk through the red carpet, maybe win an ipod for being voted best dressed, and grab a seat, because this will be a great event!

Day 4: Thursday April 21st

The fifth annual commuter vs. resident mud bowl tournament will be going on from 10am-5pm!  What’s better than getting down and dirty playing some mud volley ball?  Well, I’ll tell you what is-  after you’re done playing, you can get your picture taken for a sports illustrated cover shot!  Don’t want to get dirty?  That’s fine you can still get a cover shot!

Ladies and gentlemen please welcome this year’s Springfest comedian, well known from the movie Half Baked, SNL, and more recently on Pizza Hut commercials… Jim Breuer! This funny guy will be making us laugh Thursday night at 8pm in the Tinsley Center.  You can bring one guest, but be sure to bring your student ID’s, its a 18+ show!

Day 5: Friday April 22nd

Friday will begin with the light of a match in the lower great hill parking lot at 1pm.  The Bridgewater Fire Dept and the BSU police will be lighting a fire in a mock bedroom to demonstrate how important fire safety is in the residence halls.  So come see the damage that can be done by a single match!

The international Culture Club is sponsoring an international soccer game and BBQ.  So come try some new foods, and maybe even score a goal at 1pm on the Tinsley field.

If you’re hanging around campus, be sure to check out AWARE’s annual Dragfest! Join in the fun at 8pm in the RCC Ballroom.

Day 6: Saturday April 23rd

Springfest 2011 will come to a close on Saturday after the 6th annual earth day celebration.  It will be sad it’s over, but come enjoy the last day 8:30am-noon in the RCC fountain area, to help preserve Bridgewater’s beautiful parks and conservation areas!

Everyone have a safe, fun Springfest!  Have as much fun as you can, because finals are right around the corner.

Excited for this years Springfest?  Will Jim Breuer top Iglesias’s performance last year?   What event are you most excited for?

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