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Tuesday,June27.; Continued from hn 1 other words thatareetf id of hard to understani ons," Bow'en said. "Ifyoy late and start listing age,; eteran status, people di those protections, bull at says 'consistent wi en every one of them lit in law. There are no com i comfort to people and •, that's fine." udent body president ar: ice major, said approvalo! /e far-reaching effects. r ery cautious becausete ;al precedence (for protec i). But that does not mean mportant. Culturally y more aware," Lanesaic e expects the proposal!; e beginning of thenexti be included in the 21 n said he is still seeking! ?d if this is appropriate, media incorrectly, as an responsibility, I just won't aid. "It has to be undent munity as exactly wl iat depending on Bowem t Senate's Student Sen; s a resolution expressing! roval. t if we were to includese /ear's student handbool >n expressing approval nent," Gonzalez said. "Oc >sal is not approved) will /ness on the issue lored. There is a groupoi id they would expressdi that would get them am?: resident of the Gay, Lest gendered Aggies (GLBTAi on the proposal forfearfl nved. 'en eagerly awaiting™ nsal for several years. I del ng that would put it it ji Tuesday, June 27, 2000 Quantum ca$h cow Local retailer sells goods, trinkets to finance independent film project 11 L Dewey Badeaux The Battalion ights, camera, action!" "Tm ready for my close-up, Mr. DeMille." "You complete me." Sure, Bryan-College Station does not have names of celebrities imprinted on star-studded sidewalks, and talent agencies cannot be found around every corner. The chances are slim that Aggieland will Lu'come the next movie capital of the world, but a local business has recently turned a spotlight on many aspiring actors in the Brazos Valley. The Quantum Cow, located at 403 Uni versity Drive, is a college student tutoring service and gift shop, turned movie produc tion company. This small business is bring ing a little slice of the movie industry to Bryan-College Station. Cyndy Justitz, owner of The Quantum Cow, is raising money to complete her independent film, Headshots. She said her interest in the film and the enthusiasm of her cast and crew may open a locked door for people struggling to get into acting and filmmaking. "It's hard for people to find opportunities in the movie industry, especially in Texas," she said. "People interested in film should have the same opportunities and experience as people who live in larger cities that cater to the arts, such as Austin and Los Angeles." "1 was determined to find local people to Cyndy Justitz, directo r and Producer of Quantum Cow's, independent film Headshots, sits With doll Ashley Mo° n ’ a chara cter in the film, at the store’s sidewalk rummage sale. help make this movie," she said. "The cast consists mostly of Bryan-College Station resi dents, and the musical score was composed by a local musician." Mark Beal, the film's cinematographer and a Texas A&M graduate, said he pushed the lim its with his filming and had artistic freedom with his photography. "I am having fun filming Headshots because the movie is filled with different styles that call for different camera shots," he said. "Working on this movie has given me the opportunity to broaden my personal portfolio and improve my networking skills with other filmmakers." Joanne Hogan, an actress in Headshots who has been a movie extra in major blockbuster films, including Rushmore and Arlington Road, said much of the movie was filmed on her property. She said working on this film has helped her create an impressive resume. "I received a bigger part in the movie than I expected," she said. "Working on Headshots has strengthened my acting abili ties and will improve my chances of getting larger movie roles." Amy Monroe, one of Headshots' lead ac tresses, said she was excited to learn there are people in Bryan-College Station interested in the arts. "Sometimes I feel I have no opportunities in College Station to start my acting career," she said. "Just when 1 thought 1 was on a dead end street, I met Cyndy Justitz. She has given me hope and endless connections with other creative people. "I don't know if Cyndy realizes the oppor tunities she has given to so many actors," Mon roe said. "I am thankful to finally be on the road to becoming a famous actress." Hogan said Justitz is a dedicated director and artistic genius. "Cyndy is compassionate with her entire Scenes from three of the four stories in the upcoming independent film Headshots. Top: “Angels;” Left: “Cherries;” Right: “Cut up your friends.” cast and crew, but still manages to control a large movie produetjon," she said. "She is a great filmmaker and has the artistic skills to become a commercial filmmaker.' See Quantum on Page 4. 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