PEOPLE PROFILE

LAURIE BLACK

Occupation: Student, Southeast Missouri State University.

Hometown: Sikeston.

Pet Peeve: "People who forget to turn off their car's turn blinker."

The best part of my life will be when: "I graduate from Southeast Missouri State University."

I've always looked up to. Why? "My father. He is a very kind, understanding person and I admire that."

The book I'd recommend is: "The Godfather."

What do you like best about this area? "I like the people and the flat land."