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ou can smoke it, vaporize it and eat it, but you probably didn’t know marijuana can thwart seizures and Turn up the comfort those with epilepsy. love On Monday night, members of Professor uses 3-D printer to theY community joined at the Harrisonburg City Coun- make his engagement ring cil Chambers for a public hearing on medical mari- juana. Specifically, the hearing’s presentation cen- news | 3 tered on methods of treating Dravet Syndrome — a rare form of epilepsy affecting more than 5,400 people 13 years in the United States. Melissa Rhoden, a member of Virginia Parents for later Medical Marijuana, has a 7-year-old daughter named Muslim student still feels Lucy who suffers from the rare disorder and has been distrust after 9/11 frequently hospitalized and heavily medicated as a opinion | 6 result. Rhoden gave a presentation during the hearing about her own experiences with Dravet Syndrome, as well as the stories of patients like Jennifer Collins and matt schmachtenberg / the breeze Tommy Elder. Melissa Rhoden, a member of Virginia Parents for Medical Marijuana, speaks during surrounded see marijuana, page 4 a public hearing Monday night in the city council chambers in Harrisonburg. by talent

Dukes mourn one Experienced assistant staff of their own helps lead field hockey team sports | 11 Madison Magazine’s managing editor’s death boarding stuns community abroad Longboarding JMU seniors take on Australia for Operation Smile life | 8 Matt Schmachtenberg / the breeze Head men’s soccer coach Tom Martin is in his 29th season at JMU and won his 350th game with the Dukes on Friday.

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College is a A nother milestone met Michelle Hite “ crucial phase in each of our Michelle Hite (‘88) was the managing Men’s soccer coach Tom Martin reflects on winN o. 350 editor of Madison Magazine. lives and it’s supposed to By Peter Cagno enough to have a number of good Part of that tough non-con- By William Mason contributing writer players.” ference schedule was on display The Breeze be a riveting This year the Dukes’ schedule Monday night as the Dukes bat- experience. Having been the head coach of looks a bit different than in years tled No. 15-ranked Penn State “I would describe Michelle as a JMU However, be- the JMU men’s soccer team for 29 past. This season features a cou- University, which ended in a 1-1 institution,” Andy Perrine, associate seasons, Tom Martin knows a thing ple more non-conference games, draw. vice president of communications and ing totally cut or two about the importance of such as in-state rival University of “It pushed us in a good step for marketing at JMU, said. off from the having depth and camaraderie on Virginia, as well as West Virginia the next match, we’ve just got to Perrine was talking about Deborah a team. Martin recently secured University, and will surely test carry forward and keep playing,” “Michelle” Hite, who served as the outside world his 350th win at JMU last Friday the resilience and fortitude of the said freshman forward Joe Vyner, managing editor of JMU’s Madison is just inviting in a victory over the University of Dukes’ roster. who scored the equalizer in the Magazine since 1999. Hite died this ignorance. North Carolina at Greensboro. “It’s harder by design,” Martin 88th minute of the match. past Monday of unknown causes. When asked about the mile- said. “We wanted to get as many JMU is now 1-2-1, with loss- Perrine first met Hite when he stone win and what it means to tough teams on the schedule as es coming at the hands of two arrived at JMU 14 years ago to him as a coach at JMU, Martin we could, A) to prepare for the non-conference adversar- work in the university commu- opinion | 7 took the question in good humor. conference and B) to challenge ies, the University of Vermont nications and marketing office, ” “It means I’ve been here a long our guys and show them what the and the University at Albany. and instantly clicked with her. time,” Martin said jokingly. “It also best teams in the country are all means that I’ve been fortunate a b o u t .” see SOCCER, page 12 see HIte, page 5 INSTAGRAM OF THE DAY

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@TheBreezeJMU In 1986, freshmen residents of the previously all-male White Hall in the Village were surprised to find out that one section of @TheBreezeSports their dormitory would be housing female students for the first time. The newly co-ed dorm caused quite the controversy on move-in day, according to Kathy Finn, the resident adviser for the female section at the time. “The only problem we experienced is that none of the residents or their parents knew that White was going to be co-ed, so there were many irate @breezejmu fathers adding to the general pandemonium,” Finn said. RAs in the building planned to “integrate the residents” through programs such as “Sex and Dating” and “Long-Distance Relationships,” as well as dorm activities such as “Battle of the Sexes” and a three-legged football game, in which “two girls will be tied to one guy and the threesome will act as one team member.” NATIONAL NEWS WORLD NEWS Potential issues Discrepancy in Student debt US may commit Islamic rebels Kurdish discord ahead for Apple health coverage lingering at 57 to enter Iraq dead after blast in Iraqi gov’t

Los Angeles Times McClatchy Washington McClatchy Washington McClatchy Foreign Staff McClatchy Foreign Staff McClatchy Foreign Staff Bureau Bureau LOS ANGELES — The Apple BAGHDAD — U.S. Secre- ISTANBUL — An explosion BAGHDAD — The Iraqi gov- Watch, which is to go on sale WASHINGTON — Average WASHINGTON — Student tary of State John Kerry raised of uncertain origin Tuesday ernment’s advent, called a “major early next year with more than premiums for job-based family loan debt is not just a problem the possibility Wednesday that killed nearly all the leaders of milestone,” looked less attractive 20 different looks and a mini- health coverage are up 3 percent for young people. U.S. troops might be commit- the largest rebel group fighting on Tuesday: The Cabinet consists mum price of $349, has its share this year, while the cost of single Still in the red on old college ted to ground operations in Iraq to topple the government of mainly of holdovers from previ- of innovations: coverage rose 2 percent, continu- loans, 57-year-old Rosemary in extreme circumstances, the Syrian President Bashar Assad. ous governments, there’s deep There were some details, ing a trend of moderate growth Anderson told a Senate com- first hedging by an administra- At least two dozen senior discord over who will head the though, that Apple didn’t dis- in insurance costs, according to a mittee Wednesday about her tion official on President Barack leaders of Ahrar al-Sham, a con- key security ministries, and the cuss much Tuesday that could nationwide survey of more than ongoing battle with student debt, Obama’s pledge that there will servative Islamist group, died in Kurds for now are refusing to take become troublesome for Apple 2,000 businesses. and her fear that the Social Secu- be no U.S. boots on the ground the blast, which came 10 days up their posts. Watch’s success. The slowdown in premium rity check she will start receiving to battle the Islamic State. after the group had distanced Some parliamentarians In announcing Apple Watch, growth is good for the estimat- when she reaches her 60s will be Kerry made the comment dur- itself from al-Qaida’s offi- blamed the ragged edges on the the company made no men- ed 150 million Americans with garnisheed to pay it off. ing a news conference after a day cial Syrian affiliate, the Nusra Obama administration, which tion of the word “battery.” You employer-sponsored health Anderson’s $64,000 in student of meeting with Iraqi officials. Front. The death toll, by some pushed hard for the removal of charge the watch by slapping coverage. loans ballooned to more than Kerry reiterated that Obama accounts, was as high as 75. Nouri al-Maliki as prime minister a magnetic connector onto its But the overall benefit to con- $126,000. has said no U.S. combat troops Activists and witnesses gave and welcomed his replacement, back, a solution that came out sumers is muted because it is “I find it very ironic that I would be deployed to fight the varying versions of what took Haider al-Abadi, after he was of a goal “to make Apple Watch occurring amid relatively flat incurred this debt as a way to Islamic State in Iraq, before place at a former government voted in Monday. easy to charge in the dark with- wage growth and a rise in the improve my life, and yet I sit adding, “Unless, obviously, agricultural research center out looking while being only out-of-pocket costs that patients here today because the debt has something very, very dramatic outside the town of Ram Ham- Compiled from McClatchy- partially awake,” Apple said. pay before their coverage kicks in. become my undoing,” she said. changes.” dan near the Turkish border. Tribune wire services. Pick a topic Write about what interests you. Email [email protected].

NewsEditors William Mason, Erin Flynn & Patrick Mortiere Email [email protected] Thursday, September 11, 2014 3 A ‘student- Romancing the printer centered’ JMU’s Chris Bachmann uses 3-D printing technology to make engagement ring approach

Many shocked by JMU tutor, Chuck Cunningham’s unexpected death

photo courtesy of kurt schick Students and faculty remember a P Atrick Mortiere / The breeze genuine spirit and known prankster. Chris Bachmann, associate professor of integrated science and technology, used a 3-D printer to create a prototype of his spouse’s engagement ring.

By Erin Flynn The Breeze By Samantha Ellis The Breeze she’s gotta have a diamond that big on the park. I always say that if I ever forget that “He really cared about students real one. We had to downsize that thing, and day, I’m in big trouble,” he said. and student learning —­ he was a very Thirty years ago, when scientist and inven- when we printed it out, it looked like it came Upon hearing the story, ISAT Depart- student-centered professor here,” tor of rapid prototyping technology Chuck out a Cracker Jack box.” ment Head Eric Maslen was impressed by Alicia James, the associate director Hull invented the first 3-D printer, the pos- Instead of getting discouraged, Bachmann Bachmann’s ingenuity. of the Science and Math Learning sibilities seemed endless — from making built his proposal plan around the raw-look- “It’s not the most exciting thing ever cre- Center (SMLC), said about Chuck model buildings to creating new items from ing design. Knowing he would propose on ated by a 3-D printer, but it is a very nice Cunningham. scratch. a hiking trip, he purchased several Cracker idea,” he said. Cunningham, a member of the JMU Few would have guessed the device would Jack boxes and replaced the original prize Students in particular found the idea to community for 20 years, died from be used for romance, but that’s exactly what with the ring. be very romantic. bladder cancer on July 31. Chris Bachmann, an associate professor of With the engagement ring burning a hole “It is a great idea. I don’t know a lot about The 70-year-old served as a tutor integrated science and technology, did when in his pocket, Bachmann continuously insist- these printers, but to think he could use it and coordinator for the SMLC, where he created a prototype of an engagement ring ed they take a snack break, giving her the box for something so special is very sweet,” he helped many of the students who for Lori, his wife of almost nine years. with the prototype to foreshadow the upcom- Cindy Abell, a junior interdisciplinary lib- passed through its doors, and knew “We started talking about marriage a few ing proposal. Unfortunately for him, the ring eral studies major, said. many of them by name. months into the relationship, and she always fell under her and onto the trail grounds Previously unfamiliar with 3-D print- According to Kurt Schick, the told me she wanted to pick out the ring in the before she had a chance to see it. Then, a ing, Abell was astounded when she learned director of the learning center, in the event we ever got married,” Bachmann said. rainstorm hit. more about the technology. math centers early years Cunning- “But I wanted it to be a surprise. I thought that Determined for his plan to succeed, As the technology continues to advance, ham helped it to stay afloat when it having her shop for a ring would take away Bachmann insisted they continue their allowing for both good and potentially didn’t have the same amount of many from the whole experience.” hike, and dragged Lori back to where they harmful things to be made with it, Bach- resources as it does today. Having just begun his career at JMU in the met. mann hopes that more inventors share his Schick admitted regret to the fact fall of 2004, Bachmann knew about the Curat- “I first met her on Oct. 2, I took her positive motives when creating prototypes. Cunningham was never able to see the ed Design Program. When he found out what back to the same spot a year later, and she “Just recently there was a story about former lab-like SMLC transformed into he could do, he put together his interests in instinctively knew that was where we met someone in Texas using the printer to make a new, updated one in the Student Suc- the technology unit, designing an engage- and she sat down to take it all in, and that’s prototypes of guns, which is scary because cess Center. ment ring. when I got down on one knee and pulled they wouldn’t pick up on metal detectors,” “He saw [SMLC], I think, in con- “Keep in mind this was 10 years ago, and out the ring,” he said. Bachmann said. “But I used mine to make struction, but he saw it before we got 3-D printing wasn’t what it is today. The first For both Bachmann and his wife, Lori, love instead of war.” the furniture,” Schick said. “But he one came out with a huge rock,” Bachmann the date holds a special significance. never got a chance to work here, which said. “I told him I couldn’t give her that “We met on Oct. 2, I proposed on Oct. 2, contact Samantha Ellis at is unfortunate because it took several because that would give her the idea that and then we were married on Oct. 2 at that [email protected]. years for us to plan this.” He also mentored the center’s tutors. Rachel Allen, a senior mathematics major, is one who was influenced by Cunningham. “I think he definitely showed me how to be excited about math and interact with people,” Allen said. But his contribution to the JMU Triple Duke shares her story community continues to this day. Instead of flowers, his family requested that donations be made K aren McDonnell discusses the changes she’s seen around JMU since her arrival as an undergrad to a scholarship fund that’s set up in remembrance of Cunningham. Byi Dan elle Richardson but my favorite show is Jeopardy, see tutor, page 5 contributing writer I watch it with my family. I spend a lot of time with my children, one Karen McDonnell in an instructor boy and one girl. They’re often the for the School of Writing, Rheto- victims of my game-playing because ric and Technical Communication they have to play with me. My son In brief (WRTC). She’s been a part of the was actually a contestant on the col- JMU family for more than 20 years, lege tournament of Jeopardy, we all Richmond having recieved both her under- went to L.A. ,and it was so fun. graduate and graduate degrees from JMU before she joined as a Since you teach in the WRTC major, Former Va. Governor faculty member, making her a rare do you do any personal writing? “triple Duke.” This semester she’s convicted of felony teaching language law and ethics I don’t consider myself to be a (WRTC 103), writing in the public creative writer. So I’m more of an sphere (WRTC 314) and two sec- academic writer; I try to practice Bob McDonnell became the tions of first-year writing. what I teach my students, which first governor in the state of is academic argument. Most of my Virginia to be convicted of a fel- How long have you worked at JMU? writing is conversations with stu- ony when he and his spouse dents and trying to get published Maureen were found guilty in Well that’s a complicated question. as a scholar. federal court in Richmond last Technically, if you count when I was Thursday, according to the Rich- in graduate school when I worked What are your interests mond Times-Dispatch. as a GA [graduate assistant] and a in pop culture? Bob McDonnell was found TA [teaching assistant] and start- guilty on 11 of 13 charges, and ed teaching courses at JMU during My guilty pleasure is reading the Maureen McDonnell was found my second year of grad school, this trashy celebrity magazines. I like guilty on 9 of 13 charges. The would be my 15th year. watching Oscar-winning movies McDonnells will be sentenced and Oscar-nominated movies. Part on Jan. 6 and could face several What sparked your interest in of it is training for trivia night at Cle- decades in prison. the field of writing, rhetoric and mentine’s because you do need to The couple received $177,000 technical communication? know that stuff if you want to win! in loans and gifts from Jonnie R. Williams Sr., former CEO of Well, I was an English major and I How has JMU changed you? dietary supplement company minored in political science. WRTC megan trindEll / The breeze Star Scientific, in return for alleg- is kind of an intersection of the two. It’s hard to separate who I am edly offering inside access to the Most of my background is in litera- Karen McDonnell, an instructor in the WRTC department, enjoys playing board from JMU. It’s my undergraduate governor’s office. As the investiga- ture, but in grad school I taught for games with her children and training for trivia night at Clementine Cafe. school life, my graduate school life tion furthered, $20,000 was found the writing program and loved it, and and my professional life. I’ve spent spent toward a shopping trip for I just kept doing it. As a department, my students involved in what’s hap- What are your hobbies more than half of my life here and Maureen and $6,500 toward an we’re fairly young. The department pening during class meetings. I like to outside of school? it’s made me interested in the world engraved watch for Bob. of writing and rhetoric merged with pose questions and get them think- around me. I was very happy here The jury deliberated the case the Institute of Technology and Sci- ing and I like to reinforce principles I’m really big into board games, and I still am; I love my job. JMU has and evidence for 17 hours over entific Communication, giving us this in the readings. I have a reputation like Scrabble or Boggle. Most of the given me so much. It has formulat- the course of three days. When new major. as a “quizzer”; I give quizzes because games I like to play are word games, ed me as a person, a scholar and a the clerk announced the guilty they’re good outlines of what I because I love the language so it’s citizen. I take the “enlightened glob- verdicts to Bob McDonnell, he How would you describe your teaching thought was important and what to connected to what I think about al citizenship” goal seriously, and I covered his face and sobbed. style? talk about during class meetings. I and talk about all the time — I like try to instill that in my students. think learning happens much better to play Words with Friends, I like to I see myself more as facilitator of dis- when the learners are active partici- go to trivia night at Clementine’s. contact Danielle Richardson cussion than as a lecturer. I try to get pants rather than just listeners. My students always laugh at me at [email protected]. 4 Thursday, September 11, 2014 breezejmu.org News Marijuana | Parents petition lawmakers to reclassify cannabis from front Figi — her number of weekly seizures sharply “Jennifer was losing her hair, she had gained declined from 300 a week to two or three. Unfor- a significant amount of weight,” Rhoden said. tunately for Jennifer, however, the Charlotte’s “She was also having suicidal thoughts and very Web strain wasn’t effective for her particular severe mood swings. She was having a really condition, and she was instead given tetrahy- hard time maintaining her relationships with drocannabinolic acid (THCA ) — a biosynthetic friends and her family.” of THC that has no psychoactive properties and Jennifer Collins, a 14-year-old from Fairfax, displays large neuroprotective effects. Va., was diagnosed with juvenile absence epi- Since being administered this type of medical lepsy in 2008 when she suffered from short marijuana, Jennifer’s seizures have reduced in seizures, roughly 10 seconds in duration, that frequency and duration. Her experience com- left her incapacitated throughout the day. pelled her to write to the Virginia legislature With doctors unable to find a medication about the current state laws on medical mari- suitable for Jennifer’s condition, she was con- juana and how it has forced her family to be sequently subjected to a cocktail of 14 pills a apart. day, which left her catatonic and prone to devel- Jennifer and Lucy are just two examples of opmental delays. Even with these prescriptions, patients restricted by the residency of their her symptoms weren’t alleviated and Jennifer state and its respective laws. The rhetoric for was still suffering from 300 absence seizures a moving from Virginia to states that have legal- day. ized marijuana, like Colorado and Washington, In December 2013, desperate for a solution to has become more pronounced as families fear her frequent seizures, Jennifer and her mother, criminal prosecution and exhaust their medical Beth, left her father and brother in Virginia and resources and options. moved to Colorado to try an experimental strain Some may be surprised to know that Virgin- of medical marijuana labeled “Charlotte’s Web.” ia allows for legal medical marijuana, but only The name comes from a specific patient, Char- for specific patients suffering from glaucoma or lotte Figi, a 7-year-old who suffers from Dravet cancer. Aside from that, marijuana is restricted Syndrome and relies on this particular strain of across the state and can carry a penalty of up to cannabis to effectively mitigate her symptoms. 50 years in prison and a $100,000 fine if distrib- uted to a minor. According to the Drug Enforcement Admin- “A year ago, if someone were istration, marijuana is labeled as a Schedule 1 drug, meaning it has the highest potential for to stop me and say, ‘Oh you abuse and has no medicinal value. In response, should try medical marijuana,’ Rhoden and other members of Virginia Parents for Medical Marijuana have begun petitioning I would’ve thought they legislators to reschedule marijuana to Schedule were nuts. But after doing 3 or Schedule 4, potentially allowing for oppor- tunities into medical research and testing for the research on our own, CBD and THCA. and seeing the kids having Bill Shirkey, a 1969 JMU alumnus present at Monday’s hearing, was particularly frustrated such success in Colorado, with the politicians and pharmaceutical com- matt schmachtenberg / the breeze it really is an eye-opener.” panies that he believes are more concerned with making money than productive legisla- Teresa Elder speaks in front of an audience Monday night about her son Tommy’s seizure disorder. T eresa Elder tive reform. 21-year-old Tommy Elder is unable to speak and has been placed on life support 37 times. Mother of child with “We have a lot of idiots in positions of power. seizure disorder One of the things is that if everybody would get active and vocal to these idiots to let them know plagued him since he was six months old. After those patients don’t treat their seizures with a sin- that we can get them by the scruff of the neck being administered 16 different medications, gle, regular medication. While medical marijuana and kick their asses out,” Shirkey said. “They don’t being placed on life support 37 times and under- has shown effective in combating seizures in cer- respond to people, they respond to money all too going brain surgery at the age of 11, Tommy’s tain patients, the long-term effects of marijuana often.” mother, Teresa Elder, had almost exhausted her- usage aren’t fully recognized yet, and reschedul- The Charlotte’s Web strain was developed by According to Rhode, many of the drugs admin- self of methods for treating her son. ing the drug opens it up to research and testing. Joel, Jesse, Jon, Jordan, Jared and Josh Stanley, istered to patients with epilepsy and Dravet “A year ago, if someone were to stop me and say Petitions have been made to the Virginia Gen- commonly referred to as the Stanley Brothers, syndrome, like Valium, Ativan and even non-FDA ‘Oh you should try medical marijuana,’ I would’ve eral Assembly and the Obama administration, and in Colorado with the help of nonprofit organi- approved medications, can result in debilitating thought they were nuts,” Elder said. “But after substantive effort is also being made in Washing- zation, Realm of Caring. side effects such as hair loss, loss of appetite, doing the research on our own, and seeing the ton on behalf of Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-Va.), who Charlotte’s Web is unlike the marijuana used mania, psychosis and severe cognitive impair- kids having such success in Colorado, it really is introduced the Legitimate Use of Medicinal Mari- recreationally today. Instead of having high ment. With medical marijuana, however, patients an eye-opener.” juana Act to Congress in an effort to lessen the levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psy- exhibit side effects such increased appetite and In May, Elder wrote a letter to U.S. Attorney drug’s scheduling. choactive component in marijuana that gives drowsiness. General Eric Holder from her son’s perspective, Medical marijuana is presently legal in 23 states the user a high, the plant has been engineered Progress in drug research is being made in the calling him to reschedule medical marijuana to and Washington D.C. and 16 states have decrimi- to instead contain high levels of cannabidiol name of Epidiolex, an oral liquid formula with allow for further scientific study. nalized marijuana possession in certain amounts. (CBD) — another active component in mari- plant-derived CBD. The medication was granted According to the National Institutes of Health, juana that has applicable success in reducing orphan drug status by the Federal Drug Adminis- it’s estimated that approximately 3 million Ameri- Coa nt ct Patrick Mortiere at seizures. tration last November, which designates the drug cans suffer from epilepsy, and around one-third of [email protected]. “It is processed into an oil extract,” Rhoden as being able to treat a rare medical condition, said. “We’re not asking that our kids smoke mar- such as Dravet Syndrome, and positions the drug ijuana. I’m not asking that a 3-year-old smoke for development into a possible FDA-approved marijuana. I can’t even imagine how that would prescription medication. happen.” This could be especially fortunate news for The medication, which is infused into an oil people like 21-year-old Virginia resident Tommy and administered orally, was hugely effective for Elder, who has a severe seizure disorder that has

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In the Science and Math I knew right away we both shared a love for addition to her safety training, Hite became Learning Center,” James JMU,” Perrine said. the youngest woman elected to the Craigs- said. “And so, in combi- Their common love of JMU was ignited ville Town Council, where she served two nation with his brother through their undergraduate years, having back-to-back terms from 1992 to 2000, and [Jim], we decided to start both graduated from the university, Perrine also served a two-year term as vice mayor the ... Charles “Chuck” in ’86 and Hite in ’88. However, Hite’s love of from 1996-1998. Cunningham Memorial JMU was unrivaled, according to Perrine, as Hite also had hobbies such as watching Fund.” she gave the same dedication to JMU as she NASCAR and listening to rock and heavy Once donations are did to Madison Magazine. metal music. Some of her favorite perform- made, those in charge “She had more JMU keepsakes in her ers were Aerosmith, Kiss, AC/DC, Elton John will be looking to give office than I think you can find in the book- and Lenny Kravitz. the scholarship money store,” Perrine said. “And [she was] personally Her immense support for the JMU commu- to a tutor from the learn- responsible for pulling together a lot of the nity and multidimensionalism, according to ing center. stories and articles that went in the Madison Perrine, will certainly be missed. One of the ways the Magazine; and she had great relationships “We’re all still a bit in shock,” Perrine said. SMLC is hoping to raise with alumni and students also.” “We don’t know how anyone could ever fill her money for the memo- Her work wasn’t just admired by Per- role, we’re all going to miss Michelle a great rial fund is by selling rine. Hite also gained the interest of many deal, and JMU lost someone special this week.” T-shirts with a cross- organizations, earning numerous honors word puzzle on them in throughout her career, including the 2005 ca ont ct William Mason at remembrance of one of James Madison Distinguished Service Award. [email protected]. his many hobbies. His skills, howev- er, weren’t limited to the math and science fields; he was also an Courtesy of Alicia James avid writer. He published his first Chuck Cunningham, a tutor at JMU’s Science and Math Learning Center article when he was 14, for 20 years, inspired and helped students through difficult concepts. and his most recent arti- cle “Firsts: the Book Collector’s Magazine,” was for birthdays, my brother and I always sing published this past March. He was also a col- together,” Schick said. “So I’m going to sing lector of books, which started with comics at you ‘Happy Birthday,’ and without hesitation, a young age. he just started singing ‘Happy Birthday’ really During their childhood, Jim Cunningham, loud and really poorly.” Chuck’s younger brother, remembers a time This moment not only serves as a humorous when his older brother’s comic books got their memory for Schick, but also showed how Cun- family in a sticky situation. ningham viewed him as a close friend. The Cunningham family, who was living in His fun personality continued to his “Cel- Gainesville, Ga., decided to trailer their boat ebration of Life” reception, which took place down to Jacksonville, Fla. and ride it to Miami. on Sept. 5. There are many sandbars on some parts “When the Learning Center spoke to Chuck’s of the intracoastal waterway, so boat drivers brother about a memorial service, the response have to be careful and follow the channel, Jim was, ‘No, Chuck would want a party, not a explained. memorial,’” Dave Carothers, the mathemat- “So, I don’t know why, but my brother was ics and statistics department head, said in an navigating and my mother was steering … So email. “So that is what everyone tried to do last Chuck was supposedly navigating the boat and w e e k .” actually he was kind of reading comic books,” However, Cunningham’s death still remains Jim said. “So, my Mom had a left-right confu- a shock to many. sion and so, between the two of them, they “When I said goodbye to him last in … May, I managed to run us aground several times.” didn’t realize that was going to be the last time This caused an end to their boat trip because I’d see him,” Allen said. “And it makes me really it bent the boat’s propeller. They ended up get- sad because I would have come up with a bet- ting off the water and took a train the rest of the ter goodbye.” way to Miami. But his memory and spirit still remain alive Known for his pranks and genuine person- throughout the JMU campus and in the hearts ality, Cunningham also never hesitated to of those he impacted. spontaneously break out in song. “We’ll miss him, but we’ll think of him often,” Schick remembers a birthday celebration Schick said. where Cunningham was a few minutes late. “He came up [to the fourth floor of Wilson] Coa nt ct Erin Flynn at and he walked right up to me and he said, ‘So, [email protected].

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Nahla Aboutabl | respect the riot 13 years later, 9/11 affects more than victims American Muslims still deal with being labeled terrorists as well as living in a tense, untrusting society

Sept. 11, 2001. All of us attack and kill Muslims who get in the way of that Muslims are in fact targeted by extremist or a prosecutor condemning the acts of those know what happened that their sick ideology. A Muslim who doesn’t sup- militants. The acts of terrorist groups have also who deviate to the path of religious radical- day. Many, if not all of us can port their horrendous acts is as much of a target had an indirect effect on Muslims. Many Mus- ism. The focus always turns to Muslims as if it’s recall exactly what we were as any other person. lim civilians have been each one of our responsibilities to condemn doing and where we were In fact, terror- killed in the war against criminals, whether it’s by speaking out against when news broke that we ists groups have terror, while those of us al-Qaida or now the Islamic State (formerly ISIS). had been attacked on our attacked and killed I t’s as if being Muslim in the West have dealt The racism many Muslims in the West face is also soil. I, for one, was a con- more Muslims than with racism in one psychologically straining and creates a sense of fused first-grader sitting at they have any other makes you a lawyer form or the other. self-hate among the younger generation, as if it lunch when teachers sud- faith group. Not defending all other Extremism is not has become shameful to be a Muslim in the 21st denly rounded us up on buses, telling us we were only do terrorist only a physical threat to century. going home early. I remember getting home that groups kill Muslims, Muslims, or a prosecutor the lives of many Mus- So as another Sept. 11 goes by, let’s also keep day and watching the news with my parents on but they also stand condemning the acts of lims, but it also affects in mind the Muslims who have had to pay for CNN. I remember hearing my dad call my uncle in the way of their many of us psychologi- the acts of terrorism and been the target of rad- in Brooklyn to see if his family was safe. I remem- respective countries’ those who deviate to the cally. As a Muslim, I’ve icalism. Three thousand Americans, including ber the events that followed 9/11 that have not advancement and path of religious radicalism. grown tired of defend- American Muslims, died as a result of the Sept. 11 only shaped American relations with the Middle security. For exam- ing my religion and the attacks, with countless others dying as a result of East, but have made being Muslim a target of ple, as much as the rest of my community the war against terror and the many acts of terror suspicion. Taliban is hated in as a result of the acts of that followed and continue to occur to this day. It’s easy to see the effect that extremism and the U.S., it has done a senseless and igno- The least we can do is commemorate the victims so-called religiously backed violence has on much more harm to rant minority. It seems of radicalism equally. Western nations, but it sometimes escapes the Afghanistan and has affected the lives of many as though Muslims cannot be just Muslim indi- focus of many that Muslims, whether we are liv- Afghans. viduals; rather, we are all spokespeople for one Nahla Aboutabl is a junior political science ing in the West or elsewhere in the world, have Individuals like Malala Yousafzai, the Afghan another in a way that members of other faith and international affairs double major. been greatly affected as well. Extremists don’t girl who was shot by the Taliban for speaking groups don’t have to be. It’s as if being Muslim Contact Nahla at [email protected]. just target non-Muslim countries; they also in defense of the education of women, show makes you a lawyer defending all other Muslims, edu.

Krin ste Baker | duking it out I s bigger really better? Cell phones, especially the new iPhone 6, have become unnecessarily larger than ever

Time and running, and sitting is impossible time again without losing your phone to the we’re told “size pavement. doesn’t matter,” To make matters worse, we’re but Apple already so consumed in using our seems to be a phones during every activity of our firm believer lives — at meals, during class, on that bigger the toilet — that Apple has offered means better. their own solution: make the Yesterday, distraction BIGGER! So now while Apple released the long-anticipated you’re attempting to text and drive, Released iPhone 6, which sports a new, your iPhone can comfortably block Sept. 9, 2014 snazzy five-and-a-half inch screen your entire view of the road. Not to Released option; for reference, that’s a full mention that operating anything Sept. 9, 2014 inch larger than the iPhone 5, which on your phone will now be a two- was already a half an inch bigger handed activity. R eleased than the iPhone 4. But as we add And with the iPhone 6, concerts Sept. 20, 2013 a notch in the doorframe to mark will be a new experience as our beloved iPhone’s growth, I everyone tries to add inaudible can’t help but wonder if our mobile snapchats to their stories. Instead devices literally growing up is a of watching the live show right good thing. before your eyes, you can check it out on the giant screen that’s held up in the air two rows in front of So now while you’re you. All right. That may be a bit of an attempting to text and exaggeration, but you can see what drive, your iPhone can I’m getting at. It seems as if we’re retrogressing back to the ‘80s when comfortably block your the first cell phone was released at entire view of the road. a size similar to a shoebox. A big screen is great — for a television. cous rte y of mct campus But what purpose does a giant screen serve for our cell phones? Court ruling Chief Justice John recorders, libraries, diaries, albums, Meghan Trainor may think, I can’t deny that I love instantly Roberts stated, “The term ‘cell televisions, maps or newspapers.” “Every inch of you is perfect from Think about it, a huge phone checking my email and wasting an phone’ is itself misleading Perhaps instead of increasing the the bottom to the top,” but that may calls for huge pants, and if you can’t unprecedented amount of time on shorthand; many of these devices iPhone’s size, Apple should increase not be the case for you, iPhone 6. offer your nearly tablet-sized iPhone apps that are most likely making me are in fact mini-computers that also its capabilities — improve its speed, that kind of home, then you’re stuck dumber, but Apple seems to have happen to have the capacity to be fix the glitches, make the screen less Kristen Baker is a senior media leaving it exposed, sticking halfway forgot that a phone’s main purpose used as a telephone. They could just prone to shattering or at least have arts and design major. Contact out of your back pocket. So forget is to be a phone, not a computer. as easily be called cameras, video Siri answer, “Of course!” when I ask Kristen at [email protected]. walking, don’t even think about In fact, in a recent Supreme players, rolodexes, calendars, tape her if she loves me. edu.

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Rishmita Aich | contributing columnist

Blair Rosen / The Breeze The JMU bubble isn’t just physical Students are just as secluded from the outside world intellectually as they are in person

“The Ebola virus? I’m sorry, but what are we start living in the bubble, and it’s actually inevi- Kong and houses some of the wealthiest casinos out anywhere near the Shenandoah Valley or if talking about again?” That wasn’t the kind of table to prevent that from happening. At home in in Asia). While some of them just like to say this some new student visa law gets executed. And reaction I expected when I nervously cracked India I was nothing but a couch potato. I would because they take pride in being the sole rep- most importantly, what makes a huge impact a political joke around one of my sophomore spend entire afternoons watching back-to-back resentatives of their countries, the others think is awareness of the social crises around the friends during the celebration party for her soror- episodes of “The Big Bang that mentioning world. A renowned university in Florida raised ity recruitment. Theory” and would never their cities might a huge sum of money for the war-afflicted It became more awkward as I explained to miss a celebrity on the seem all Greek to victims in Israel, and I’m sure that little contri- her the virus outbreak in western Africa and its Ellen DeGeneres show. I t might sound ironic, but their listeners and bution blessed the lives of many of war victims. chances of reaching the U.S. shores. I saw her It’s amazing how quick- can put them off. But sometimes a sad thought crosses my mind. excitement for sorority rush fade into white as I ly I zapped out of my TV college life can actually So what exact- What would happen to the fate of those war vic- jarred her sense of health security with my scary obsession right from my globally sequester you. ly are the reasons tims if the college students never knew about the virus talk. And as expected, we never had dinner very first day of JMU. The that make the deadly Israeli-Palestinian conflict and never took again. I had learned my lesson. Current affairs social events on campus We miss out on all those Ebola virus and an initiative? are not one of the most interesting topics for con- and the never-ending newsroom talks we watched international cit- College is a crucial phase in each of our lives versation in college. class assignments hardly ies such aloof and it’s supposed to be a riveting experience. Being a freshman and an international student let my mind wander off during family dinner or the conversation top- However, being totally cut off from the outside at JMU, my entire first week of college swept by to catching up on the new national dailies obediently ics to students? It world is just inviting ignorance. It can be avoided in a jiffy. I hardly kept track of the date and time. season of “The Big Bang might sound iron- by choosing not to turn a blind eye to current I was busy exploring the campus and getting Theory.” delivered to our doorsteps. ic, but college life affairs news feeds on social networking sites, acquainted with college life, but little did I know The JMU bubble is a can actually glob- downloading news apps on your phone or just that this hustle and bustle would be a regular natural phenomenon. It’s ally sequester you. watching reality TV shows on YouTube. All these routine for the rest of my college days. The uni- futile to fight it back and We miss out on all can keep you rooted to the outside world. Society versity itself is like a sub-rosa kingdom, with very try to pull yourself out of those newsroom is made up of our little contributions to it, and minimal connections to the outside world. One the rut. What actually con- talks we watched even if you’re cloistered into your super-zipped of the integral reasons for this seclusion is the cerns me is how thick this bubble can be. Many during family dinner or the national dailies obe- college life, you’re still an active and responsible extremely student-friendly ambience of the uni- of my international classmates like to introduce diently delivered to our doorsteps. member of society and the world around you. versity. The transportation, the organizations, the themselves by just mentioning their countries We have all always lived in bubbles of one kind food hubs and the clubs keep the Dukes zipped and don’t try to specify which city. They’d rath- or another. But sometimes the ignorance makes Rishmita Aich is a freshman media arts and inside JMU’s territories. er say, “I’m from China,” instead of saying, “I’m a huge difference. I’m sure most students would design declared major. Contact Rishmita at As soon as we enter the utopia of JMU, we from Macao,“ (Macao is an island near Hong like to be aware if some respiratory virus broke [email protected].

Jackie Horton | letter to the editor corey tierney | media mogul The diversity fight is far

from over at JMU TV: “United States of Tara” (2009-11) Last year the lack of diversity at JMU became Madison.” Since its release, I have received tons of a very common topic of discussion throughout emails about the need for more diversity at JMU. 3 seasons | 12 episodes each campus. After Shelby Wiltz came forward with I believe that faculty training should be a require- her Student Ambassadors experience, I decided ment for every professor and staff member here; to step up to the plate and share my experiences although we feel that faculty must do more as the Showtime has always been a rockstar in the dramedy category — “Weeds,” “Shameless,” as well. I created a blog entitled “Time for Change student body, we must push them to do better. the list goes on and on. One hidden gem, however, is “United States of Tara,” a show at JMU,” which focused on not only my experi- As Mahatma Gandhi once said, “Be the change ences with discrimination, but on the stories of you wish to see in the world.” This quote applies depicting your typical American housewife with a debilitating secret — she has distinct, others. Minorities At Madison became the title heavily to the JMU student body. We as minor- multiple personalities. Starring Toni Collette, John Corbett (Aidan fom “Sex & The City”) behind the newfound movement on campus. ities want change, but we must fight for it. We During a meeting with Donna Harper, the JMU must come together for a greater purpose. and the young but talented Brie Larson, the series depicts the triumphs and struggles vice president for access and enrollment man- In order to bring about change we must work of their family, as Tara comes to terms with her illness and its consequences. I have agement, students and professors rallied outside together, forcing administration to have no other never seen a production so accurately depict mental illness or its subsequent issues, of Alumnae Hall to show their support for this choice but to listen up. This year I hope that by great movement. collaborating with professors and students we which can be difficult for such a sensitive subject. It’s pretty cliche to say, “I laughed The Breeze featured us in an article, and then can open up a new wave of diversity talk and and I cried,” but in this case it’s actually true. The writing, above all, was master- administration finally stepped up and allowed allow all minorities to have a voice. Through us to have a “Conversation about Diversity” on speak outs, rallies and meetings with administra- fully done. Stephen Spielberg was an executive producer, which is enough to make March 31. It went well, and after the discussion tion, I hope that JMU can become a home away you watch right there, and the series creator is Diablo Cody, the mastermind behind they asked us for all of our information. Howev- from home for all students no matter their race, er, it took them until May 8 to follow up with us. sexual orientation or disability. the 2007 indie-crossover pioneer “Juno.” Unfortunately, the series only lasted three The new school year has started and we did seasons after being cancelled due to a “low viewership” which still baffles me to this not want the conversation to die. Jeff Wallace, vid- Jackie Horton is a sophomore justice day. Similar to “Orange is the New Black,” this show has perfected the perfect balance eographer for “The Plug,” interviewed me and we studies major. Contact Jackie at horto2ja@ released a video on Sept. 2 entitled “Minorities at dukes.jmu.edu. between comedy and drama. It’s a definite must-see for any premium channel regular. never forget JMU pays homage to those lost in 9/11, page 9.

LifeEditors Joanna Morelli & Lauren Hunt Email [email protected] Thursday, September 11, 2014 8 Take a seat The Orange Chair Collective aims to host a creative space for local artists

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LEFT Noelle Burgess (‘11), one of the six founders of the Orange Chair Collective, works on a painting in the studio. TOP RIGHT The members of the collective hold open studio sessions where anyone in the community can come in and work on current art projects, record music or simply be in a creative workspace. BOTTOM RIGHT Ben Rellick (‘12), another founder of the studio, plays his guitar in the studio space.

By natalie Miller “We got the idea for a shared space in April of 2013,” Rellick said. “We couldn’t decide where would contributing writer be the best place for us.” The group visited several locations before choosing their space on North Mason Street. The studio It’s not everyday that a college relic becomes the namesake for a community art studio. is a small, garage-like space with exposed brick and concrete floors. On North Mason Street, six creative souls have transformed an unfinished space into a small art “This one uiteds our needs better,” Burgess said. “We’re not afraid to get a little messy here.” community. These recent JMU grads, Derek Niver (‘14), Trip Ellwood Madison III, Jeremy Cohen The founders of the collective split the cost of the space and have access to the studio at any time. (‘11), Jeff Gorman (‘12), Ben Rellick (‘12) and Noelle Burgess (‘11) combined “Ben and I lived in the same neighborhood and were talking about how their passion for art with their love of Harrisonburg to form the Orange Chair we missed the community atmosphere of the [JMU] studio,” Burgess said. Collective. “Harrisonburg already has a lot “It’s good to just be around each other to give feedback and opinions.” “We were looking for a name to call ourselves and we realized we all had of talented people. We just want The collective members work on their own art projects in their own a connection with this orange chair,” Rellick said. “It was in my roommate’s mediums, ranging from painted portraits to musical recordings, to graphic garage and we had all sat in it. When we moved it to our space the chair ended to tap into that creativity and designs and collages. The members come into the studio to work on projects up in everyone’s work.” get more people involved.” whenever they have free time. The orange chair for which the collective is named, sits in the studio while “I come here at five in the morning before the yoga studio opens,” Gor- the members work on their projects. Jeff Gorman (‘12) man, said. “I come here to record my music so I have to do it when it won’t “We wanted to create an open, positive environment,” Rellick said. co-founder of the Orange bother anyone. The aim of the Orange Chair Collective is to create a workspace where peo- Chair Collective Other members of the collective also play music and participate in Har- ple can come together to create, collaborate and promote their own and one risonburg events and festivals. another’s work. One way the members aim to expand the collective’s mem- “I’ve played in a band around town, and now I play at local places,” Gor- bership and to spread awareness of their artistic pursuits is through hosting man said. “My music is my contribution to the group.” open studio nights. They open the studio and invite anyone and everyone to gather and paint, record The group is an effort to bring people together to foster creative ideas and a thriving workspace. To music or just hang out with other artists. find out more about the Orange Chair Collective and keep up with their events, visit their Facebook “We’re not trying to create an art community,” Gorman said. “Harrisonburg already has a lot of or website at orangechaircollective.com. talented people. We just want to tap into that creativity and get more people involved.” The Orange Chair Collective opened its studio space last September. Conta ct Natalie Miller at [email protected]. Boarding for smiles Mammoths JMU seniors will be spending spring semester boarding through Australia to raise funds for Operation Smile of music Harrisonburg-spawned band Mammoth Indigo returns to The Friendly City

teddy nelson / the breeze Blair rosen / the breeze Dan McDonough, guitarist for the band Mammoth Indigo, plays at Blue Nile on Saturday night. Three students will longboard 1,500 miles along the coast of Australia to raise money for charity. By Drew fagan By rebecca heisner The Breeze contributing writer When members of Mammoth Indigo were asked how they would describe their sound, Longboarding is a popular new hobby, but three JMU seniors are taking it to the next level. they answered simply: “We wouldn’t.” Ryan Caruso, James “J” Keagy, and Hayden Hughes, are going to Australia this spring semester The three-piece set consists of JMU alumus Cody Bowers (’12) on lead vocals and guitar, to raise money for Operation Smile by longboarding up the East Coast. Dan McDonough on rhythm guitar, keyboards and backing vocals, and Eric Singer on drums. Operation Smile is an organization that provides free surgeries for children with facial deformi- The band is based in Yorktown, Va. ties such as cleft lip or cleft palate. Last Saturday they played a show at Blue Nile and let the music speak for itself. With a “I went to China with [Operation Smile] in high school,” Caruso, a kinesiology and nursing major,, mature sound that consists of chords similar to Cold War Kids and percussions that boom said. “They had some guy who ran across the entire length of the Great Wall of China for Operation like fireworks reminiscent of Imagine Dragons, one may think of Mammoth Indigo as indie- Smile. So I thought, ‘This isn’t running the Great Wall of China but it’s similar.’” rock veterans, but the group is only a year-and a-half young. Their goal is to longboard 1,500 miles in 60 days. They don’t have a set schedule yet, but they plan “We all went to the same high school [in Yorktown] but didn’t know each other at the time,” on boarding at least 20 miles a day. Singer said. “We all were playing in different bands in college, but one day Cody [Bowers] hit To raise the money, they are accepting donations, and are giving approximately two- me up and asked if I could come drum and record on some tracks, and it took off from there.” thirds of that money directly to Operation Smile, then using the remaining one-third to fund The formation of their band was almost natural. the trip. They currently have two donors and are in the process of accepting sponsorships “It was pretty cool because I knew of him through other people, and when we met it was from companies such as Big Agnes, Longboard Larry and Blue Lizard Australian Sunscreen. real easy,” Bowers said, while stringing his green ’76 Fender American. “Eric [Singer] would come up to Harrisonburg to record and sleep on my couch in Copper Beech.”

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By GILLIAN DUKOFF Center and will end at Festival. The Breeze The 9/11 attacks particularly resonate with student veterans at JMU as well as at other universities across the nation. With the average student veteran being 38 years old, 9/11 The terrorist attacks in New York City on Sept. 11, 2001 had a huge and lasting impact personally and professionally affected the lives of each and every veteran. The JMU SVA on the country, and JMU is no exception. felt that an event was necessary because everyone knows someone who was directly This Saturday, the JMU Student Veterans Association (JMU SVA) will be hosting its affected by 9/11. first 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance 5K to honor the memories of those who were Kailey White, a sophomore public policy and administration major, heard about the impacted by the 2001 terrorist attacks. 5K through her email. SVA’s mission is to provide resources, support and advocacy on campus for student “Being from New York, 9/11 is something that definitely affected my life, even though veterans, service members and military family members. I was young at the time it happened,” White said. In her hometown of Massapequa, N.Y., Faculty adviser and assistant political science professor Jennifer Taylor is incredibly most people commute to the city for work. Due to the attacks on 9/11, many families close invested in the JMU SVA. to White lost loved ones. “[Student veterans] may look like other students, but their “After the attacks, my dad became chief of homeland security in the experiences and educational needs are vastly different from “Being from New York, police department on Long Island, working closely with the government the homogenous community that makes up JMU student body,” and other organizations to keep us safe and deal with threats of another Taylor said. 9/11 is something that attack,” White said. “I am so proud of all the hard work he has done to pro- The JMU SVA helps to bridge the gap between veterans and definitely affected tect us and hope to someday work in homeland security myself.” students. Additionally, it celebrates and promotes awareness This is not the only event being held at JMU to remember the terrorist regarding each individual’s experience. The group also connects my life, even though attacks that occurred 13 years ago. members with on and off-campus resources. I was young at the The University Program Board will be hosting an American-themed Late Boyce McClellan, a senior nursing and graphic design double Night Breakfast at the Festival Conference and Student Center on Thurs- major, founded the JMU’s SVA in 2011. time it happened.” day evening from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. The event boasts a mechanical bull “The SVA should be a relevant group on the campus,” McClel- and free food. Additionally, students will be available to write letters to lan said. “Veterans are returning to schools in record numbers Kailey White veterans at the event. sophomore public policy because of the military draw-down following America’s removal On the day of the race, there will be large banner where participants can and administration major of troops from Iraq and subsequently Afghanistan.” write the names of those they’re running for. Additionally, participants will Taylor, whose husband served in the Navy for over 25 years, be able to fund an American flag that will be used in future events held by connects with student veterans on a deeper level. the JMU SVA. “It’s easy for me. I speak their language. They can come in Finally, there will be a public service activity, titled, “Operation Honor and we can talk openly about anything and everything,” Taylor said. According to Taylor, Card,” where participants can pledge hours of community service in honor of military veterans struggle at JMU, particularly in connecting with students who have not shared service. Over 2 million hours have been pledged nationally so far. These cards will then the same experiences. be signed and sent to the troops. “Our age, experience and maturity can be utilized by faculty in many ways not common Tickets for the race itself are $15 along with a small processing fee. This cost includes in the present learning environment. All this being said, we feel our very small group will an event T-shirt. All proceeds will benefit student veterans at JMU, helping to achieve a benefit by having regular contact with all veterans on campus,” McClellan said. military-supportive community on the JMU campus as well as throughout the community Anyone who wants to participate is welcome; all parties will be given the choice of of Harrisonburg. Tickets are available online through the Facebook event page for the 5K. running or walking. The race will begin at 9 a.m. at the Festival Conference and Student Center. The route takes participants all around East Campus, UREC and the Convocation CONTACT Gillian Dukoff at [email protected].

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AUSTRALIA | INDIGO | ‘You kind of learn on the road Students to board that you can’t have any expectations ... ‘ over mountainous terrain

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When most people picture Australia, they tend to think of either fluffy koalas and kangaroos or the most deadly animals in the world; the three JMU alumni are no exception. Most of their impressions of Australian wildlife come from social media posts about the world’s deadliest animals. “We’ve seen Steve Irwin take on some of Aus- tralia’s best,” Keagy, a business management major, said. Luckily for them, they will be boarding in the more populated areas of the country, close to the coastline and out of the way of most wildlife. They’ll be flying into Adelaide, then making their way to Melbourne, where the longboarding begins. They will longboard from Melbourne to Brisbane and through Sydney, travelling up along the east coast of Australia. Though these areas are dense- ly populated, they are also the most mountainous, meaning this will be no easy ride. They will also be riding “unsupported,” according to Caruso. “That just means we have no one following PHOTOS BY TEDDY NELSON / THE BREEZE behind us,” Hughes, a sports and recreation major, said. “We’ll carry everything on our backs, like our TOP Cody Bowers performs at Blue Nile Saturday. BOTTOM Eric Singer went to high school in Yorktown, Va. with the supplies and everything.” other two members of Mammoth Indigo, Bowers and McDonough; but, the three never officially joined forces until college.

“You can just say, collectively from page 8 air to humanity that we’ve all seen. A lot of people don’t get to see it and we definitely don’t take it for granted.” [we do] not [have] very much Mammoth Indigo, whose name comes from Bowers’ The band has been developing a solid fan base in longboarding experience.“But two favorite words, is a band with a relentless tour- each city they tour, especially here in Harrisonburg. ing schedule. The band has already been around the Ryan Kinsey, an employee at Blue Nile, has been a the outdoors experience — country three times, including a slot at last year’s Madi- friend of the band for two years. He refers to them as that’s where we excel.” palooza festival. The band has been doing everything “Mami.” themselves, from booking gigs to selling merchandise. “They have this simplicity, but there’s so much depth Hayden Hughes “We’re like gypsies,” McDonough said. to it,” Kinsey said. “You listen to a song and it can mean senior sports and recreation major “It’s like a mild form of insanity, you lose all social something completely different to you after you read graces,” Singer the lyrics.” added. Kinsey men- Despite their fre- tioned that They will be longboarding with a tent, backpacks netic schedule on an inside joke and food for a couple of days, with just each other the road, the band between him and for company. Because they will be travelling in such finds ways to keep the band is that high-traffic areas, they will be able to stop for more a level head. when something provisions as necessary so they don’t have to carry “You kind of is really good, two months worth of food on their backs. learn on the road they say, “It’s so You would think that in undertaking such a huge that you can’t have breakfast.” project that these guys would be professional long- any expectations Drew Johnson, boarders, but they’re actually novices. about anything a regular at Blue “You can just say, collectively [we do] not [have] going on, at all, Nile and an avid very much longboarding experience,” Hughes said. because they’re Mammoth Indigo “But the outdoors experience — that’s where we always wrong,” fan, has seen them excel.” Bowers said. “You “at least five times” All three alumni have travelled extensively either get somewhere and and mentioned in the United States or abroad, and both Caruso and you just gotta go that there’s always Hughes are trained in wilderness first aid. Hughes with the flow and something new to has also had a similar experience biking across the stay calm and just each show. country where he raised $6,000 for cancer research. say ‘let’s do it.’” “One of my What Caruso, Hughes and Keagy really want is to In order to save favorites is the song get the word out, and to have the support of the JMU money, the band opts out of buying hotel rooms and ‘No Mothers’ — you’ll see me get emotional when they community with them on their journey. instead meets people at the show who offer them a play it,” Johnson said. “It’s just so good.” They have social media accounts on Instagram place to stay for the night. When the band members aren’t performing, they (Longboardforsmiles), Facebook (An Australian “Every venue, we just meet these people and they might be finding nearby cliffs to jump off into water Longboarding Trek), Twitter (Longboardforsmile) offer to house us,” Bowers said. “[We make] new friends or hanging out with Bowers’ 10-month-old daughter. and YouTube (An Australian Longboarding every time.” They are also working on a new album, which Bowers Adventure). They will be posting more about their The band believes that their music helps them get described as “spooky and Halloween.” excursion as their departure draws nearer through proper housing. Mammoth Indigo will play at the Blue Nile again these media outlets and are scheduled to leave “People are awesome,” Singer said. “If I walked into on Nov. 9, and maybe you’ll think the band is “so sometime in mid-January. a town looking like I do and didn’t play music, people breakfast,” as well. would close their doors and slam their windows. But I CONTACT Rebecca Heisner at play a little music and they’re like, ‘Oh dude, come eat CONTACT Drew Fagan at [email protected]. my food and sleep in my house’. It really brings a positive [email protected]. we’re coming home Follow @TheBreezeSports for updates from JMU’s football home opener Saturday.

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Danielle Epifanio / the breeze FROM LEFT: Assistant coach/technical director Matt Johl, head coach Christy Morgan and volunteer assistant coach Bronwen Gainsford make up three-fourths of JMU’s brand new field hockey staff. Dream team Head coach Christy Morgan’s assistants contribute to field hockey’s winning culture

By kathaleen maniatakis The Breeze Deacons to a 12-9 record in 2013, and helped the team to its first NCAA Tournament since This season, JMU coaching legend Christy 2010. Morgan returns with a new staff in an attempt When the opportunity for Morgan to head to recreate a dynasty on the dawn of field back to JMU arose, Johl did not hesitate to hockey’s 20th-anniversary celebration of its follow. He knew of JMU field hockey’s past NCAA National Championship. success and was attracted to the program’s Morgan accumulated five NCAA Tour- potential to be successful once again. nament appearances, including an NCAA Morgan described Johl as “tactical” and Championship, before leaving the program “one for the details.” for Davidson College in 2001. Now she attri- Johl’s career started out across the South butes the purple-and-gold culture as her Pacific Ocean in New Zealand, where he was reason for traveling back to Harrisonburg. a player for the University of Otago’s men’s However, the true excitement lies in the field hockey team, racking up national titles diversity of assistant coaches that she’s in 2009 and 2010. methodically chosen to stand behind her He also was the head coach of Otago’s vision. women’s field hockey team from 2011-13. In “When I went to build my team I was 2011, he notched his third national champi- looking for hard workers and I found that,” onship and first as a coach. Morgan said. “I was looking for passion and “As a male coach and having played a lot of I found that. I want everyone to drink the male field hockey — which is not a different Kool-Aid.” sport, it doesn’t have different rules — but the The journey didn’t take much to get start- pace of the game in particular and the tough- ed as assistant coach and technical director ness and physicality of it are things different Matt Johl, who coached alongside Morgan to the women’s game,” Johl said. “Hopefully this past year at Wake Forest University, I can add an understanding of how to play decided to follow her to Harrisonburg. a game at that high speed and be a little bit “We had a pretty successful season at physical.” Wake Forest last year,” Johl said. “We really While Johl is the brain behind every field connected with our coaching philosophy and hockey stick maneuver and step, assistant passion for the game.” coach and recruiting coordinator Jennifer Morgan was an assistant head coach at Johnstone, brings even more years of expe- Wake Forest University from 2011-13. Johl rience to the team. was a volunteer assistant coach at Wake For- est last season. The two helped the Demon see field hockey, page 12 Blair Rosen / the breeze

ft oo ball (1-1) Dukes’ offense aims to keep finishing JMU looking to follow up on progress made last weekend during this Saturday’s game against Saint Francis

By richie bozek every time we get on the field as an offensive The Breeze unit,” Lee said. Lee and the offense know they have to abil- Bouncing back from a week-one lost, JMU ity to move the ball and score points, and are football defeated Lehigh University 31-28 last feeling encouraged for Saturday’s game coming weekend for the program’s first win of the from the win. season. This Saturday, the Dukes will be host- “It’s exciting going into this game, knowing ing the Saint Francis University Red Flash at that we finished the [Lehigh] game, because Bridgeforth Stadium — the first home contest of [finishing games] had been problems in the the Everett Withers era. Here are four of the top past,” Lee said. storylines heading into Saturday in this week’s edition of Four Downs of the Week. 2. Run defense

1. Keep the offense rolling JMU still needs to improve its ability to stop The Dukes seemed to find a groove offensive- the run for Saturday’s matchup. Last weekend, ly against Lehigh last Saturday, especially during JMU still struggled to hold off the run after allow- the second half. After trailing 21-10 at halftime, ing 285 rushing yards against Maryland. Lehigh the Dukes outscored their opponent 21-7. Two of carried the ball on the ground for 287 yards, scor- those touchdowns came after drives of 99 and 98 ing twice. yards. JMU racked up 606 total yards of offense To improve for this weekend’s game, JMU is on the day, with 322 rushing yards and 284 yards going back to the fundamentals. According to through the air. JMU defensive coordinator Brandon Staley, it Ideally, the Dukes would like the offense to starts with three things: alignment, eyes and continue running on all cylinders, starting in technique. the first half against Saint Francis. In order for The Red Flash will arrive in Harrisonburg hav- this to happen, the Dukes know they need to ing rushed for a net total of 395 yards in their continue to execute and finish offensive drives first two games of the season. Saint Francis’s with a score. biggest running threat is junior running back According to redshirt junior quarterback Vad Khairi Dickson, who is averaging 6.8 yards per Lee, this was the primary difference between the attempt and has found the end zone four times first and second half against Lehigh. Trixie Haddon / THE BREEZE “We just got to out-execute our opponent see Football, page 12 Redshirt junior starting quarterback Vad Lee is looking to continue JMU’s offensive improvement Saturday. 12 Thursday, September 11, 2014 breezejmu.org SPORTs fieldc ho key | Dukes 3-0 football | Always recruiting from page 11 year under Morgan. Before she was a Demon from page 11 players to come out and continue fulfilling Deacon, she played at Catawba College, where their roles against Saint Francis on Saturday. Johnstone joined Morgan this summer after she led all NCAA Division II goalies in saves per this season. “Our challenge is to recruit really good play- leaving her head field hockey coaching job at game during the 2009 season. Saint Francis’ quarterback, redshirt soph- ers as freshmen so they can play,” Withers said. Husson University in Maine. While at Husson Gainsford signed on as a volunteer coach with omore Max Ward, has only rushed the ball “We don’t mind playing talented freshmen.” for three years, Johnstone earned the 2012 North the Dukes. 11 times this season and scored once on the Staley applauded the younger players on the Atlantic Conference Coach of the Year award. “It’s a passion for the game,” Gainsford said. ground. In terms of stopping the rush attack, defensive side on battling through mistakes. In her 12 years of coaching experience, she’s “I am a young coach in the field and to have an this has the possibility of playing in JMU’s favor “A lot of the guys certainly have the physical made stops at schools across the East Coast, opportunity to work with the caliber of a staff as the Dukes had difficulty containing the more tools to play, but the thing that we like about including Ohio Wesleyan University, Brown and the quality of athletes here, there’s nothing mobile quarterbacks of Maryland and Lehigh. them is that they have really good competitive University and Cornell University. better I could think of doing.” In preparing to move forward for Saturday, character,” Staley said. “When I saw that Coach Morgan was back Despite the new staff, JMU lost only two Staley said one of the biggest things the squad here at James Madison I felt like it would be an seniors from last season’s 10-8 team and added is working on is sharpening up its defensive 4. Injury report opportunity worth investigating and putting my eight freshmen. The Dukes are a team stacked schemes. name into that force,” Johnstone said. heavy in upperclassmen, some of whom are wit- The Dukes have two injuries affecting the Although she’s coached for several years now, nessing their third coaching change. 3. Talent in youth offensive side of the ball. Starting redshirt Johnstone’s passion started when she began “On the field they push us every day, 10 times freshman left guard A.J. Bolden sprained playing field hockey in the seventh grade. harder than we’ve ever been pushed before,” Cornerback Jimmy Moreland and running his ankle during the first game of the sea- At the collegiate level, Johnstone was a scor- senior back Dana Allaband said. “This coach- back John Miller, both true freshmen, had son against Maryland. According to Withers, ing powerhouse at the University of Maine, ing staff is the first coaching staff that I feel truly breakout games against Lehigh. Both received Bolden’s injury has improved, but his status is leading the team in scoring twice and post- cares about us on and off the field.” Colonial Athletic Association weekly awards — questionable for Saturday’s contest. ing 60 total points in only three seasons. As a Morgan, Johl, Johnstone and Gainsford con- Moreland was named Special Teams Player of Starting sophomore running back Khalid Black Bear, she played a heavy role on not only stantly push the ideas of positive energy and the Week, and Miller was named Rookie of the Abdullah rushed for 86 yards on nine carries offense, but in the midfield too. keeping eyes focused on what’s in front of the Week. before leaving at halftime during last week- “I feel like I have a really versatile under- player. Moreland blocked what would have been end’s game against Lehigh with an ankle injury. standing of the game where I can help out “Yes, we are pushed harder every day … Lehigh’s game-tying field goal with less than Miller replaced Abdullah, rushing for 88 of his with offense when needed, I can help out with because we want to get there,” Allaband said. a minute left in the game. He also recorded 106 yards in the second half. our midfielders and I can also step in with our “Coach always says, ‘I’m going to get you there, eight tackles. Miller rushed for 106 yards and Withers also marks Abdullah’s status for Sat- defense,” Johnstone said. you have to buy into it.’” a touchdown on 16 attempts. urday’s game as questionable. With the firm vision, attention to detail and The Dukes, now 3-0 and currently ranked No. The Dukes have multiple young players put- On the positive side of the injury report roles on the field covered, Morgan found herself 20 in the nation by the National Field Hockey ting in work on defense, which should benefit is redshirt sophomore linebacker Gage missing one more piece to the puzzle. She had to Coaches Association, have definitely bought in. the team in years to come. Steele, who has been practicing with the address new senior goalkeeper, Hannah George, JMU will continue to drink the “Kool-Aid” “A lot of the formations we’ve seen the first first team defense after missing the first and newer freshman goalkeeper, Sara Kraeutler. as the team looks to protect its undefeated two weeks we were seeing for the first time,” two games. Last season, Steele was sec- The solution? Volunteer assistant coach Bron- record at the 1-3 Appalachian State Mountain- Staley said. “Everytime [the younger guys] go ond on the team with 106 total tackles wen Gainsford. eers on Friday at 3 p.m. out there they are gaining that experience.” while starting in all 12 games as a freshman. Gainsford, who most recently was an assis- Showcases like these from the younger tant coach at Smith College, played goalkeeper Ctontac Kathaleen Maniatakis pieces of the roster come as no surprise to Ctontac Richie Bozek at for two years at Wake Forest and for a single at [email protected]. the Dukes. Withers also expects his younger [email protected]. soccer | Team depth leads to better competition and on-field play from front Depth is important, especially on a collegiate soccer team “One of our goals is try to get set on our best team,” he said. with the frequency of games and sometimes inadequate rest “That means the best shape that suits us, the best tactics and the The Dukes don’t play a Colonial Athletic Association periods. Injuries happen. Sickness happens. best players. If we’re going to have a potentially successful season opponent until they travel north to Newark, Del. to face the It’s all part of the college sports realm and Martin and his coach- it’s going to take the whole roster.” University of Delaware under the lights. ing staff realize that, and feel as though they’re properly prepared The Dukes will embark on a two-game road trip this weekend, “We use these teams as a barometer of where we are and what for what may come. taking on Belmont University and Lipscomb University in Nash- we have to do to get there,” Martin said. “It is one of our more competitive rosters for playing time when ville, Tenn., but there will be one empty seat on the bus. Freshman Vyner is one of six players on the Duke’s squad who hails everyone is healthy and on the same page,” Martin said. defender Francisco Narbon was selected to represent his native from England, which is part of the reason he chose to play for With more depth comes tighter competitions, and with that country of Panama on their national team this weekend in Hous- JMU. He currently leads the Dukes with two goals on the young comes better overall play on the field. ton, Texas. season. “We’ve shown great depth, you know, we’re a squad more so “What happens with countries now is that they start looking at “It’s a lot easier because we’re more on the same wave- than a first starting team,” senior forward Josh Grant said. “We feel their younger pool of players, 18-22, for the next World Cup,” Mar- length,” Vyner said about playing alongside five of his fellow comfortable that we can pluck anyone from the bench and they tin said. “It is nothing but fantastic. There isn’t any honor that is countrymen. can come in and do a good job. It lets the starting 11 know that higher than playing for your country.” Vyner was recruited to play for the Dukes through a show- they’ve got to keep playing at a high level or else they’re going to Belmont and Lipscomb are doing some scouting on the case organization called PASS4Soccer. the organization’s goal be replaced by someone.” Dukes, but they might be facing a whole new beast. is to assist students from the United Kingdom and Europe in Martin and his coaching staff are running practice quite differ- “The good thing about having injuries and absences is that gaining scholarships in the United States. ently lately Certain players are doing extra fitness work, but it’s not they’ll scout us, but they’ll get a different team down there,” “The style of play is a lot different, [and] the amount of train- punishment. They’re implementing what Martin calls a “graduated Martin said. “New guys will have opportunities to step up.” ing overseas,” Vyner said. “The seniors have kind of brought intensity level” of practice for different groups of players. Winning on the road is not something certain players on us on board and made us feel like an actual team, and being “We have to do it to give the players who didn’t play much or the Dukes’ squad are familiar with, as last season’s squad lost together off the field all the time has really helped us push on.” at all in the last game the opportunity to be ready when it pops all five of their road games. But this deep and determined The Dukes had 16 players clock into the game against Penn up,” Martin said. young squad will look to continue its progress this weekend. State, nine of whom played 90 minutes or more. This fact speaks As unorthodox as that may sound, Martin and the 350 wins to the depth of the Dukes roster. under his belt say otherwise. Ctontac Peter Cagno at [email protected]. breezejmu.org Thursday, September 11, 2014 13 S tephen proffitt | estimated proffitt Announcing his farewell Longtime voice of JMU sports Mike Schikman set to step away after 29 years

It was a Saturday afternoon in the fall about 10 years ago; I was “His passion for JMU athletics — I don’t think that will fade, it’s to, by phone Wednesday afternoon when he cordially said he was painting my room and stumbled across a dial radio up in the attic. just that it won’t be shared on the airwaves as it has been for the not available for comment. He added that he was completely over- Being that I was 12, already a sports lover and it was a Saturday last 29 years,” Dudley said. whelmed and humbled by the amount of support he’s received in the fall, I immediately started my quest to find college football Their dedication to JMU athletics is something Dudley and through calls, emails and social media since the announcement. on the radio. Schikman have bonded over for the past couple of decades. Currently, it’s unclear whether Schikman will announce bas- I picked up a crystal-clear reception of 1140 WRVA in Richmond “I think both of us come accross the radio as being very pas- ketball games come this fall. and discovered the voice of Mike Schikman for the first time. I was sionate about the Dukes, but trying to do it in a very professional “I thought that he may be, but after some other things I’ve seen compelled by the uniqueness of this one man’s way,” Dudley said. I don’t know what that status is now,” Dudley said. “We’re going voice emerging from the two paint-splattered In a generation dominated by high definition television and to try to make as much fun out of this season as we possibly can.” speakers. Now, after 29 seasons as the voice smart phones, Schikman reigned in what some call a dying medi- I say hello to Schikman every time I walk down to my seat at of the JMU Dukes’ football and men’s basket- um; radio. For a long time and still mostly true today, if you wanted basketball games. A tap from me on his right shoulder is always ball teams, Schikman will be replaced on the to follow the Dukes on the road, the radio was and is your only reciprocated with an index finger aimed in my direction that lets airwaves. option. me know I am allowed in his territory: press row. His knowledge Verstanding Broadcasting, owner of WSVA Coupled with Harrisonburg’s small town vibe and dedicated is tremendous, his stories, unparalleled. By all means, he is the 550-AM and Schikman’s employer, made the community following, he provided entertainment and access to “Voice of the Dukes.” decision, which was made public, on Tuesday. JMU sports for all of the Shenandoah Valley. Stories like this need to be told in a timely manner, but have to While the reasoning behind the decision Perhaps one of Schikman’s biggest calls in his career was when lack the crucial details that have yet to emerge. Was he forced out? remains murky, it appears it wasn’t a voluntary departure. Regard- the Dukes brought home their first Football Championship Sub- Unfortunately, most signs point to that at this time. Why? Well, less, we can all reminisce on Schikman’s iconic career. division National Championship in 2004. that’s why this profession exists. Curt Dudley, Schikman’s longtime football counterpart, said “No flags! No flags!” he exclaimed midway through the ‘04 sea- WSVA will hire a replacement and JMU athletics will be broad- the decision was actually made over the summer, but wasn’t son as Cortez Thompson reached the end zone after an 87-yard casted over the airwaves as if nothing happened. However, announced until now. punt return, which helped lift JMU over Delaware University, the something has happened: the end of an era. No matter who picks Their personal relationship dates back to Dudley’s days as a then-reigning national champions. up the black headset and dials in the soundboard on press row or student at Bridgewater College. This is just one example of his raw exuberance for JMU. In the in the box, we can be sure of one thing: it won’t be Mike Schikman. “He was extremely influential in the start of my career,” Dudley spring of 2013, he was on the call as men’s basketball reached the Cheers, Schik. Thanks for all that you have done and all that said. “It’s just different knowing this will be the last go around to NCAA tournament for the first time since 1994. Through his time, you will do for this school, this city and this region. Farewell. work football games with him.” he’s seen the highs and lows of multiple programs, but always From any perspective, it will be a sad day when his piercing managed to include positivity and optimism in his broadcasts. Stephen Proffitt is a senior media arts and design major. voice fades off the airwaves for the final time. I was able to reach Schikman, or “Schik” as he’s often referred Contact Stephen at [email protected].

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