The Sentinel Online : Showing of movie sparked student interest

The Sentinel Online : Local News: "Michael Moore may not be at Dickinson College today, but his intended appearance has caused a stir on the Carlisle campus.
In recent weeks Moore the filmmaker, author, and general noise-maker, has visited a host of colleges around the country, always to large, curious crowds and sometimes amidst protests. Controversy over the cost of his visit and his leftist-leaning beliefs rocked nearly all the campuses part of Moore's 'Slacker Uprising Tour.'

His anticipated visit to Dickinson College was no exception.

Since Moore's invitation was announced in late August, the college community has buzzed with heated commentary on the choice of guest speaker.

Film shown

The college offered the movie to students for $1 with several showings throughout the day in preparation for Moore's expected visit today.

Jason Feiner, college's assistant director of student activities, said all of the screenings were well attended and drew varied reactions from the student audience.

Prospect exciting

Politics aside, students said the prospect of someone as controversial and current as Moore visiting their school has been exciting.

"I really think the overall general consensus of the student body is: It's going to be interesting and everyone's going to go," said Dickinsonian co-editor-in-chief Ashley Wetzel.

"I'd say 9 out of 10 students are going," McFarland said before getting word about Moore's illness.


By Kristin Wilson
The Sentinel Online