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http://breeze.jmu.edu Knowledge is Liberty VOL. 76. NO. 48 TODAY'S WEATHER INSIDE M E Showers/sun, K p.3: Regal Cinemas to open ' high 54°F. low 44°F. April 23 Extended forecast on page 2 p. 10: Potomac Hall: A resi- dence hall or holding cell? p. 21: 'Goat Boy' Breuerto fDow JONES shed some laughs at JMU 23.86 close: 10,173.84 B R Z E p. 23: Norwood returns to U N school and is right on target V E R S at JMU Sports banquet MONDAY, APRIL 12, 1999 King holiday vote scheduled Thursday "This fall the University recommendation for the ISAROSATO Council sent around the calendar. L senior writer proposed calendar for next year, "I could have pushed it, but it and I said I had a problem that probably would've failed," Emry University Council will decide the holiday wasn't on there," said. In February, he motioned to Thursday whether to grant Emry said. vote on the idea for the 2000-2001 students a break from academic year. classes to honor Martin — a In order to push this Luther King, Jr. AbOUt 80 percent Of idea however, Emry had to A motion presented by do about two academic SGA President Tim Emry SChOOh ill the vears worth of research on calls for no classes on other schools that observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the 2000-2001 academic nation have off.JJ the holiday. "There are a lot of year. "About 80 percent of # schools in the nation have It SJUSt the right P^pfe who have a problem off," Emry said. "It's just >> with this, so I have had to the right thing to do. We thing to do... work hard to back up my are behind the times." opinion," he said. This Emry work has included making SGA Senate passed a bill President of opinion in 1997 that presentations to faculty and stated the holiday should student groups about his be observed, Emry said. Emry didn't push for the proposal, as well as getting However, the SGA Executive holiday for this upcoming statements from about 100 other ALEX VESSELS/pto/o editor Council didn't actively pursue academic year since the council SUP, SLIDING AWAY: A Mitsubishi drifted into the creek near McGr- the proposal as an agenda item. had already drawn up a see EMRY page 7 aw-Long Hall Thursday afternoon. It was removed by a tow truck. Two pedestrians struck by car on Port Republic ELLY HANNON JMU students walk that stretch of Port Republic I news editor Road. Two non-JMU stu- This type of incident dents were struck by an should cause JMU allegedly intoxicated non- students to remember to student driver at the be "defensive pedes- intersection of Interstate trians," said Alan 81 and Port Republic MacNutt, JMU director of Road at 2 a.m. Sunday. public safety. John Dem, 22, was MacNutt said it's charged with driving difficult for drivers to under the influence of constantly be aware of cars alcohol, said Jerry Roy, the and pedestrians that are investigating officer for approaching from STEVE JANZEM'staffphotographer the Harrisonburg Police numerous directions. He The line to see the One Day, One University screening Thursday extended from Qrafton-Stovall to PC Ballroom. Department. Dem's 1999 said the intersection two-door Ford struck between Interstate 81 and Nathan Donalson, 20, and Port Republic Road is a One Day, two premieres Susan Iulbright, 18. very busy intersection and Donalson was treated pedestrians need to careful. University, a video chronicle university that specifically TEVEN LANDRY in the emergency room of "You have to assume documenting a day at JMU. highlighted a day in the life of four i senior writer Rockingham Memorial the worst . someone Those who saw One Day didn't students and JMU President Hospital and released. whose visual and More than 1,000 students see a completely refined and Linwood Rose. Iulbright was not treated. mental facilities are packed Grafton-Stovall Theatre "sweetened" video, but they did see "What you're about to see is The accident occurred impaired are even less twice last Thursday for the a 20-minute long video at a time of night on the aware of pedestrians," premiere of One Day, One representation of a day at the see HUNDREDS page 7 weekend when many MacNutt said. Th«B reeze 2 Monday, April 12, 1999 INFORMATION B R z E TABLE OF CONTENTS « • "To the press alone, chequered as • pg. 25 —Baseball feel prepared for 'the real world' • pg. 17 — Zirkle House it is with abuses, the world is NEWS . pg. 25 —NBA column • pg. 11 — "Senioritis" by Gabe • pg. 21 — Jim Breuer preview indebted for all the triumphs • pg. 3 — Pig Roast alcohol pro- Uhr • pg.27 — Powerlifting which have been gained by posal approved • pg. 11 — Darts and Pats FOCUS • pg. 29 — Sports Beat reason and humanity over error • pg. 3 — Regal Cinema to open and oppression." • pg. 18-19 — Freshman Files: April 23 —James Madison STYLE Part Three LIFESTYLE ■■■■■■Hi • pg. 13 — WWF OPINION • pg. 31 — 'Scopes • pg. 13 — One Day, One Uni- SPORTS • pg. 10 — House Editorial: versity review • pg. 33 —Crossword • pg. 23 — Scott Norwood The Breeze is published Monda>yand Potomac Hall offenders • pg. 15 — M.A.CR.o.C.k. speaks at banquet Thursday mornings and distributed Puzzle/comics throughout James Madison University ■ pg. 10 — Spotlight: Do you photo illustration • pg. 23 — Lacrosse and the local Harrisonburg communi ty. Comments and complaints should ':.■■■■ be addressed to Courtney A Crowley Grand Larceny dents relative was missing from editor. • Unidentified individuals its package upon delivery in Georgia, The Breeze POLICE LOG allegedly stole two laptop com- Gl Anthony-Seeger Hall puters from Kee2ell Hail The item was tost or stolen MSC6805 VENLANDRY JMU police officers at the between March 31 at noon and' from its package between James Madison Universi March 30 and Apr* 6. Harrisonburg, Virginia ike reporter hearings suspected the former April 8 at 10 a.m. Phone: (540) 566^6127 student of being involved with a A Toshiba laptop computer, Postal authorities have been Fax: (540) 568-«736 Campus police report the fofiow- drug distribution case. When serial number 11623473-3, val- invotvad in the investigation by EJtalattMK approached by the officers, the cainpuspofce. the breeze8jmu.edu mg: ued at $5,940, was stolen from BmnNtfc former student provided a ficti- a lab in the basement and a Del http / /breeze. jmu.edu Trespass Notice tious name. laptop computer, serial number Reckless Burning/False Served/Arrest for Intent to The former student was HSX2H. valued at $3,963, was RreAJarm Section pnone numberi • Unidentified individuals Opinion/Style: x3846 Distribute Controlled Sub- served .with a trespass notice also stolen from the hail. News:x6699 stance and escorted to county jail aRegedty wrapped toilet paper Focus: x6729 • A former JMU student was where a warrant was served Loss or Theft of Item Sent around a heat sensor in Garber Sports/Graphics: x6709 taken into custody at a hearing and a trespass notice issued. Through US. Mail Hal arid set» on fire on April 9 Photo: x6749 in General District Court on April He was held on $10,000 bail. • A portable pbone sent f rorrt Cheryl Floyd, x8084 8at2:28p.m. the JMU post office to a stu- $eePOUCEi0Gp3gen Susan Shifflett, x8089 LOCATION DUKE DAYS EVENTS CALENDAR The Breeze is located in the lower level of Anthony-Seeger Hall # College Libertarians meeting, 8 p.m., Keezell 307 f, APRIL 12 Cleveland # Harmony meeting, 8:30 p.m., Taylor 311, call Chris Dolce at x6000 • Bluestone Area Blood Drive, 2 to 7 p.m., Gifford Hall TV. Duke Lounge # JMU Guitar Ensemble, 8 p.m., Anthony-Seeger Auditorium, call x3481orx6863 # Breakdancing Club Store, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., P.C. Ballroom, call # SGA meeting, 5 p.m., Highlands Room, call x6376 "' Chris at 801-8493 # Students for Camp Heartland meeting, 7 p.m., Taylor 309, call • Campus Assault Response Helpline, 6:30 p.m., Jackson 1B, call Sarah at x6332 Melanie at 438-8053 # UPB Technical Services Committee meeting, 5 p.m., Taylor 233, it College Republicans meeting, 8 p.m., Taylor 400, call Stephanie at call Casey at x6217 438-3160 <fr JMU Percussion Emsemble, 8 p.m., Music 108, admission $2, call B R I! 1; / i: x3481 ■ ♦ UPB Cinematic Events Publicity meeting, 6 p.m., Taylor 233, • Brown Bag Lunch: "Life and Work in Y2K," 12:20 p.m., Hillcrest e-mail Matthew at [email protected] House, call x6953 WEATHER ♦ UPB Marketing/PR Committee meeting, 5 p.m., Taylor 306 or • Evening prayer, 9-30 p.m., CCM House (1052 S. Main St.), spon- 233, call Eunice at x7822 sored by Catholic Campus Ministry, call Christine at 574-0534 • TUESDAY: Partly cloudy, • InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Large Group, 7 p.m., ISAT high 58°F, low 30°F. , APRIL 13 CFW room, e-mail Sarah at [email protected] WEDNESOAY: Partly cloudy, # Bible Study, 7:15 p.m., Canterbury Episcopal Campus Ministry, • Junior Class Council meeting, 9 p.m., Ashby Clubhouse, call Erin high 66°F, low 34°F. call Jason at 432-0302 at 564-0976 SUNDAY: Thunderstorms, • Breakdancing Club Store, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., PC Ballroom, call • Madison Dance and Breakdancing Club exhibition, 8 p.m., Ball- high 61°F, low 38°F. Chris at 801-8493 room, call Chris at 801-8493 MONDAY: Showers, * Circle K meeting, 6 p.m., Taylor 404, call Michele at 438-3009 high 54°F, low 39°F.