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Show The Forum September 10, 2002 Page 3 Idol Ends, Kelly Wins Michael S. Bassis: The Man Behind The Mission who just thought the show was a joke. Staff Writer American Idol is just a Hollywood manipulation of We laughed, cried, gasped someones life. The very and went through an emothought of Pop Culture tional roller-coastwhile being televised, lacks intelthe show that watching lect and is very sacrile18.2 million almost caught In 1967, Michael Bassis graduated from gious, said senior Aaron finale on viewers night. Brown University. He went on to earn Thompson, Attorney 100 With million over votes General. an M.A. and a Ph.D. from the cast since the beginning of Lets not forget about the University of Chicago. Along with his final the the on vote show, 20 years of experience in higher judges. Randy Jackson (no for Idol was American education administration, Bassis has relation to the Jackson from the 20, Clarkson, Kelly taught sociology, published three Five), Paula Abdul, former little old Texas town of books and authored numerous papers pop star, Simon Cowell, a Burleson. Although Kelly and record executive from 4 5 small feet be at may he presentations. From England who also judged belt sure she can inches, served as president of Olivet College the British version of the never out notes weve show- - Pop Idol. in Olivet, Mich. Most recently, he It is true, before. heard served as joint Dean and Warden of Simon had a way of in come do Big things New College in Sarasota, Fla., where making the show more small packages. he presided over the schools change exciting with his wide deserved win. to Kelly from a college of the University of range of opinions and the not Shes superficial instiSouth Florida to an independent He got more press ' Brittany Spears type. than most of the actual tution. a home-towShes singers on the show. On July 1, Bassis took over as the 1611 from girlie-giSimon is honest, but he president of Westminster College. Amber said alumna Texas, could be more tactful. He Hamilton. should marry the woman Lets not forget the big from the Weakest Link, haired, 6 foot nothin, Justin said freshman Emily Guarini. Many out there Marley. still think he should have On the other hand, Paula won, but is this because he Abdul took on the role as is attractive? Or is it the so called nice judge, because he has a better who always tries to find the skills make and well he how is, voice? leadership good Jessica Faulkner positive in EVERYTHING. a which is better this on informed he should have school, won, Justin everySome think that she is Staff Writer said better he was students me more literature from art to looking, brings thing scared to be honest Evans. Sean I senior is which what for to business. Im feeling clubs, because it might tarnish her Dr. Michael Bassis, the 16 deserved not it, Kelly need, said Tyler Jensen, image. positive and optimistic at president of Westminster, Side Show Bob (Justin). All in all, without the and Clubs Harris. said so least far, Organizations has jumped into WHAT A FREAK, laughed Chair for ASWC. judges, the show wouldnt College presidents should a new year. Dr. Bassis has senior Ivan Johnston. have been the same. A good leader is one that be involved campus wide. had 30 years experience in Some wonder if Justin Now I know all you takes in everyones opinion know the stu- to Getting still the in holds will on and move higher education, American Idol vans are all a decision. before making entertainment M.A and Ph.D. degrees in business, sobbing because all this Dr. Bassis that one did Also, he not even up steps though the Sociology of Education hard core action is over, be need show. to the listens when win well, things actually but no worries, look for from University of Chicago. mateis band if are mistakes even Justin boy done, and is willing American Idol 2 coming What makes him a good I think that even rial, Van Heidi said Ert, out this winter. made, to make bold President thus far?- - is the he didnt hes win, though Associate Professor of Congratulations to Kelly question that was asked changes... Hes the Education. still got the personality to Clarkson. She blew us around campus. far in the music busifor go right person away with her vocals, stage Dr. Bassis listens well, and Carolyn Perkins, Dean of ness, said freshman Sarah Westminster right presence, and genuine peris willing to make bold Students said, weve Cukale. sonality. Now whenever now. Hes not just runchanges. of the 73 Even numerous had though already she sings Heidi Van Ert, the hes show, a making was ning Westminster Dr. campus we will. meetings to plan. Associate Professor based decisions informed for fiend American Idol, Bassis is assisting us to there were those people on every groups opinion. plan for a better Hes the right person for One thats Westminster. Westminster right now. He dents should be balanced more inclusive, one thats will lead us into the next able to stay continuously in with all other responsibili10 years with vision and the black economically, one ties, said a sophomore who wished not to be purpose. Dr. Bassis is not that continues to draw afraid to step up, make named. excellent students, faculty, We dont really know who mistakes, and move on. and staff, said Perkins. he is. He needs to expose This makes him a highly Most of the faculty on camcreative person, said Van himself more to general pus are positive about Dr. Ert. activities, said another Michael Bassis. Dr. Bassis has expressed sophomore student who There is much damage to wished to remain anonypowerful visions for be repaired, morale to be Westminster College. Many mous. TRY OUR NEW COMBO MEALS boosted, and organizing to Effective presidents undersay he has already be done. Pres. Bassis rt ( and our their culture of the stand campus, improved of seems to be quite aware institutions and relate to all they look forward to seeing this; he also has some good more improvements in the aspects of a campus. ideas about getting the col-- I like how Dr. Bassis future. lege moving in academic structures the school. directions again, said How he incorporates peoEnglish Professor Elree ple, to help people help Harris. Ive been impressed him run the school. His with what a good listener Jessica Faulkner A Brief Look at Our New President er 1993-199- 8, put-down- All-Americ- n, rl Campus Reaction to Bassis full-fledg- ed -- . 0amfficai350sc9M s. |
