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Blames Madison University ^t ^ To4arToday: THE! REEZE WsShowers Vol. 82, Issue 21 \ii.viinv Hearing Man shot near campus HEAL+H A 54-year-old man was shot and killed at to the case is asked to call the HPD at sends his Harrisonburg residence last week. 434-2545. Information also will be taken The suspicious shooting of Bruce through the Crime Solvers Tip Hotline at "Buddy" Nelson Jr. at 208 Governor's Lane (540) 574-5050. All information given can BEAT suspect is being treated as a homicide by the be treated as confidential. Criminal Investigation Division, according The HPD also Ls requesting the person who to Harrisonburg Police. ' called the Crime Solvers Tip Hotline in refer- Vitamins in The HPD is asking for the public's assis- ence to this incident to please contact Crime to jury tance in locating the victim's 1998 blue Ford Solvers again at the above number. food better Expedition. The vehicle has Virginia license Governor's Lane is on Reservoir Street The case < >t the suspect who plates reading XYU-1692. between Cantrell Avenue and Interstate 81. allegedly entered the homes of for you KI VAMaWaVdrajMii i* Anyone with information pertaining — from stuff reports 18 JMU female students will be sent to a grand jury. BY COLLEEN SCHORN A preliminary hearing senior writer for Arnold Adjetey, 23, of It is almost always recom- 1922 SunChase, was held on mended to consume vitamins Fnday in district court Police and minerals through food allege Adjetey broke into rather than to take a supple- unlocked apartments around ment, said Patricia Brevard, a JMU between January 2003 registered dietician from the and Aug. 19. 2004. Health Science Department. Adjetey Ls charged with 18 A vitamin supplement is a felony charges of breaking and pill containing a specific vitamm entering and two misdemean- or combination of vitamins. or charges of sexual battery. "A lot of nutrients in food Rachel Figure, a staff attor- come in a combination, which ney of the Commonwealth makes them better tor the District Attorney's office who body to absorb," Brevard said. is in charge of the prosecution, "Antioxidants work together said Adjetey chose not to testify with vitamins and minerals," at the preliminary hearing. An antioxidant is a com- "ITie defense didn't offer any pound that inhibits the dam- evidence at the preliminary hear aging effects of oxidation. tng," Figure said. However, 18 The best sources of antioxi- victims testified before a judge. dants are fruits and vegeta- Before going to a circuit bles, Brevard asjd, court, the case must be certi- A combination of antioxi- fied by a grand jury. Figure dants, vitamins and minerals Said. The grand jury will comes only from eating food. meet again on Dec. 20. Nobody knows how to recre- A prosecuting investiga- ate the combination in pill tor, police officer and some- form, Brevard said times a victim can be pres- Some vitamins are ent in front of the grand dangerous at high levels, toy, but Figura said that Brevard said. She also said only Harrisonburg Police that taking a single nutrient Department investigator could result in an overload of . Mike Spiggle will be present that nutrient and a deficiency lor this specific case. \n ■■ HilllPl "Bui' llifll KpTJil^v - from staff report* more to minerals than vit.imins." Brevard said Brevard said another rea- son to consume vitamins and minerals through food is that GSCI supplement composition is never certain. Play explains true meaning of love • The Food and Drug adds 12 Administration does not reg- ulate dietary supplements as closely as it regulates food, sections Brevard said. Under the Dietary Supplement Health and of 104 Education Act of 1994, it is the responsibility of the supple- BY SHARON SCHIFP ment manufacturer to ensure senior writer its product is safe, accord- The General Education ing to the Food. and Drug program has added 12 more Administration. The FDA is sections of GSCI 104 Scientific responsible for taking action Perspectives to accommodate against unsafe supplements seniors who need the class to after they are on the market. graduate in May. These manufacturers During registration, many do not need to register their seniors were unable to enroll products with the FDA or get in the one-credit-hour s. i approval before selling the cbn that fulfills a General dietary supplements. It is up Education requirement in to the manufacturer to make (luster Three of package A. sure the label information is Kit Murphy,ClusterThree honest according to the FDA. coordinator and associate Senior Evan Bolick said he professor of biology, said takes vitamins daily because during seniors' enrollment he doesn't get all the nutrients appointments, there were he needs through food. limited spaces available in "My schedule is so hectic the classes: pbsotbyCASEY ITMI'I most days that I don't have After seniors were time to sit down and eat some- Imished registering during "Crazy Lova." a play about the meaning of love, was performed Saturday In Wilson Hall Auditorium. The come- thing healthy,'' Bolick said. "So dy takes place In a psychiatric office where Dr. Anderson explains why men and women drive each other crazy. their designated appointment I got into the habit of taking times. 12 new sections of the vitamins so 1 wouldn't have to. GSCI 104 class were added, worry as much about eating a Murphy said. balanced meal" "We are keeping a list of seniors needing GSCI 104 to graduate, and once we have identified as many such Six W&M fraternity members charged in alleged hazing students as we caa we will through the end of the 2007 place students into sections W1LLIAMSBURG (AP) a minor, college officials said. arrived at the hospital In spring Mnaataj that accommodate their das* — The College of William k The 17-year-old student, Virginia, the legal intoxication S \K pledget were The suspension means the schedules,'' Murphy said Mary has suspended a fra- who was pledging SAE, was threshold for drivers age 21 told lhej would re- organization will be denied Linda Cabe Halpem. dean ternity chapter for allegedly taken to a hospital Oct. 21 after and over is 0.08 percent. use of all campus facilities of the General Edu hazing a freshman whose suffering severe Officials allege the stu- ceive thai information and resources and may not Program, said there are about blood-alcohol level was cuts and bruises dent consumed alcohol dur- after thej drank two participate or sponsor any 100 seniors who need the reportedly more than four to his head and ing "Revelation Night," when 750-milliliter bottles extracurricular or social activ- class to graduate times fhe legal limit for driv- ear fiom falling pledges learn the identities ity on campus. Junior Josh Vaughan, a ers of drinking age. down a stair- of their "big brothers'' in the oi'irOidschlager ... The charges against the six transfer student, will be a The student fell and was way in the fra- fraternity. SAE members carry a maximum senior next semester and uuured in last month's inci- ternity house, Six SAE pledges were told penalty of 12 months in jail and has been unable to enroll in dent, which also resulted in an investigation by the college they would receive that infor- Officials said two other SAE pledges also became very a S2J00 fine. The men also could CSCI 104 charges Thursday against six and the fraternity's national mation after they drank two 750- intoxicated, though they were be expelled from school. "If s obviously a problem members of the Sigma Alpha office found. milliliter bottles of Goldschlager. becausealotofupperclassmen Epsilon chapter. Each was The student, the probe according to a memo the frater- not hospitalized. Sigma Alpha Epsilon has charged with hazing and con- found, had a 0.37 percent nity's national organization sent William & Mary officials a long tradition at William at have suspended the fraternity Mary, dating to 1857. KTCSCI r»gt2 tributing to the delinquency of blood-alcohol level when he to alumni brothers. eTwo THE BREEZE I www.thebreeze.org I MONDAY, NOV. 22,2004

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HOUSE EDITORIAL Journalism needs legal protection for confidential sources

Jim Taricani. a broadcast jour- the same protection as these other if either of those elements are nalist in Rhode Island, was round professionals, they also should lost, the journalist ceases to be guilty of contempt ot court Nov. be subject to similar restrictions. effective. It is not the responsi- 18 after he refused to reveal who There are certain cases in all con- bility of journalists to assist in provided him with a videotape he fidential client-professional rela- investigations but to inform the aired in 2001. The tape showed an tionships where the privileged public. If a journalist can use his aide to former Providence Mayor communication can be required or her abilities to discover infor- Vincent Cianci Jr. accepting a in court Doctors can be called to mation the police can't, it is be- bribe. Taricani acted legally in air- testify in cases of suspected child cause the journalist is not neces- ing it, but was held in contempt abuse and gunshot victims, priests sarily a threat to their source. of court after he failed to reveal are required to testify in cases of Taricani's civil disobedience is to a special prosecutor the source child abuse and lawyers can be an ethically correct choice — he who had violated court orders in called to testify against clients was entrusted with confidential leaking the tape to him. when involved in litigation with information with the understand- Cases in which journalists are them. Journalists also should be ing it would remain confidential. charged for contempt of court prepared to surrender information Journalists who refuse to reveal reveal a need for a change in the pursuant to similar investigations. their confidential sources are status of journalism under the Unlike private citizens, jour- making the decision to sacrifice law — it should not be required nalists, doctors, priests and law- justice in an isolated incident in that a reporter surrender notes, yers lose the ability to function if favor of ensuring that journal- names or any other information people cannot trust their secrets ism is protected in the long run. gathered in confidence unless ex- will not be revealed. A patient Journalism's social responsibility traordinary circumstances arise. trusts that his or her revelations is not to the legal investigations of Tancani's case didn't include ex- will stay in the doctor's office — criminals — that role falls to law traordinary circumstances. regardless of how personal — and, enforcement. Maintaining con- Similar exceptions already ex- without that trust, it is impossible fidentiality ensures that journal- ist under the law. Doctors, lawyers for any doctor to confidently treat ists will be able to gather a more and priests all have protected con- a patient. If journalists lose that complete set of information, and, fidentiality between themselves trust, it becomes impossible for as a result, better serve the pub- and their patrons. This protection them to confidently report any- lic. The indirect effect of making serves two roles: it saves patrons thing — their sources either will criminal investigations more dif- from breaches of privacy, but it is disappear or simply lie. ficult is unfortunate in the short primarily ensures that these pro- The journalism profession term, but is vastly outweighed by fessionals can perform their jobs. requires that the journalist be the maintenance of the credibility While journalists should enjoy trustworthy and credible, and, of the journalism profession.

THROUGH MURKY WATERS AN OUTSIDER'S PERSPECTIVE CIA head mistaken to forbid opposition Woman's holy sandwich fits God's plan

ALEX SIRNEY administration or its poli- weapons — a situation NATHAN CHIANTELLA opinion editor cies." He went on to offer where some dissent was senior writer the seemingly contradictory, ignored in favor of more Intelligence work is nec- "We provide the intelligence agreeable analysis, and pol- It is quire an amazing essarily unsavory at times, as we see it — and let the icy was decided based on thing when two unmistak- but that unsavory nature facts alone speak to the pol- this faulty information. able powers combine forc- should never transform into icy-maker," a statement that Rather, Goss should be es toward a common goal. a l.\«.V. .,1 i-thiit» in iVic Central appeals to be an outright lie encouraging opposition to Whether it is AOL and Time Intelligence Agency offices. considering the preceding accepted policy because, ■ magazine ganging up on the CIA director Porter Goss instructions. without examining all pos- world to control all of your has crossed that line by en- If Goss truly believes sible interpretations of infor- information, or Scooby and couraging his employees to that the role of the CIA is to mation, the truth will never the gang asking for the help support the administration's support the administration, be found. The US justice of the Harlem Globe Trotters policies and, by so doing, has it can be inferred that the system believes in this prin- to solve a mystery, the new put the country in danger information presented to ciple — a juror must be con- super team usually produces Goss told employees, in the president and the public vinced beyond a reasonable marvelous results. JOERMKUSJRJV an internal memorandum will not be a complete, ob- doubt of a defendant's guilt. With this in mind, let us MM* DUVMT holds ■ 10-year-old grilled chMM Mndwtdi that made public in The New York jective set of data. Without What Goss has told CIA dissect the Madonna grilled •h* says bur* the Image of the Virgin Mary. Times on Nov. 17, "We sup- encouraging study of all employees is that there cheese miracle. For those of smart marketing. This is with port the administration, and intelligence from all angles. ing never would have guessed will be no doubt tolerated you who are completely lost, out a doubt a crossover effort its policies, in our work as Goss is setting himself and that people voluntarily would at the agency. The errors let me explain. Ten years ago. a between God and the folks at agency employees. We do the CIA up for another fall give up pumpernickel to un- that will result from this woman made a grilled cheese Atkins. What would make you not identify with, support or similar to the misinforma- healthily shed a pound or sandwich and. after taking want to eat a carb less than if champion opposition to the tion about Iraq's pre-war two, yet it seems as though tee CIA. fage 15 one enormous bite, she looked you saw the image of Jesus in God does want that woman down to see the face of the Vir- your pasta? Such sacred edi- in Honda to fit into the floral gin Mary etched in the white bles are a perfect way to stick dress she has been eying for bread. Currently she is trying to your diet for, rather than her upcoming reunion. BREEZE PERSPECTIVES to sell this item on eBay and going straight to your thighs, Sadly, I believe this plan bidding is in the thousands. a stigmata cupcake would lacks foresight. While good That is a true story. Right bring you good fortune and 15 citizens will not eat holy Religion should not guide President's policy now in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., is minutes of fame. snacks, I can see many mak- a 10-year-old sandwich that is But good Lord, I am a little ing sandwich after sandwich PATRICK CALLAHAN in the democratic process this da pushed forward. You can said to have magical powers of confused. On the one hand, the looking for even a picture of contributing writer year by using churches as a bet they'll be prodding Bush good fortune. I thought God Father has performed many Henry Kissinger so they, too, campaign ground. Republi- along, reminding him of all would never be able to out-do pro-bread feats, including Je- can sell their fried bologna on "I am not the Catholic can- cans urged clergymen to at- the time and money they put the Reuben sandwich, but, ap- sus feeding a large crowd from Wonder Bread on the Internet didate for President. I am the tend legal sessions teaching into his campaign parently, immaculate concep- one loaf, as well as the famous for a quick profit. Rather than Democratic Party's candidate them how to persuade their Is this really what's best tion beats out sauerkraut and last supper/Body of Christ focusing on the food pyramid, for President who happens comed beef every time. congregations to vote for for our nation? The reality ordeal that many Christians maybe the heavens should be to be Catholic. I do not speak Bush without coming right is that the millions of people Some may see this sand- recreate every Sunday. I sup- for my church on public mat- out and saying so. Campaign wich as a miracle; I see it as who voted for Bush based on pose even an all-knowing be- set BOLT, page 15 ters, .ind the church does not workers also asked churches their religious beliefs make speak for me," John F. Ken- to provide them with copies up a relatively small percent- nedy said upon being elected of their church directories, an age of the total population. President in 1960. action which would violate Why should their views be After observing the ac- laws prohibiting tax-exempt heard over anyone else's? The tions of the Bush Administra- organizations from becoming problem lies in the fact that ^117^ tion over the past four years, I involved in campaigns. our President believes it is think President Bush and his Election Day proved Out his responsibility to act based K-mail darts and pots lo brrr-jdpto hoomalcom. cronies must not be aware of Bush was successful in bring- on his religious conviction*. I Dans d} Tats are submintd anonymously and pruned i* the Constitutional clause to a ipate ^naaable barn Sutmussions an baud upon on ing droves of evangelical have no problem whatsoever person s opinion of a given liiualum. person or event an which JFK was eluding If s Christians to the polls, and with Bush being a devout da not necessarily refiecr the men something called the separa- whether he reached them Christian, but I do have a tion of church and state. legally or illegally is no lon- problem with the President A "thanks-for-being-as-wacked-out-as-I- A "you-make-my-day-a-little-more-rock- The Bush/Cheney reelec- ger significant. They were of the United States conduct- am" pat to my roommate for dressing up in 'n'-roll to the 80"s sex icon in the red Chuck tion team stretched the bound- decisive in Bush's victory her Tinkerbell costume and letting me take aries of religious involvement Taylors and tight jeans. — now they want their agen- see RELIGION, page 15 pictures of her around Harrisonburg. From a senior girl who thinks you would carry From a very appreciative junior who's glad lo your guitar sexier then Danzig and Keith Richards have such a good sport willing to help her out with her photography projects. combined and would like lo climb your Stairway lo Editorial policies Heaven" any time.

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THE BREEZE www.ihebreeze.org VARIETY MONDAY, NOV. 22, 20041 5 Virginians can The shop easily sweetest for holidays music

Stores in Richmond, D.C. lar classes — 18 credits total — meetings for the choral department Note-oriety rehears- make shopping merry als and spending hours in the prac- tice room per- fecting her voice. Written by She is working trin Lee on Note-oriety's ntlvaifei new compact disc to be released in the spring. Also, C AROLYN WALSER/ifftfor photographer Qynn is continuing work on her senior recital Wtth h.rru ittfs firmly on tha piano kayt. senior Heathar Glynn loads a Noto-oriety — an hour-long singing performance that she practice session. Thirteen girts comprise the a cappefla group. has been developing for four years. FashftmalRee "My day is really nonstop," Glynn said. The biggest shopping day of the BY RACHAEL GROSECLOSE has all the duties and responsibilities both of "I just have to keep up and constantly contributing writer a chorus teacher and an executive leader improve my voice." year is fast approaching — the day after Some of Glyrm's tasks include teaching Thanksgiving — and nothing puts me in Glynn couldn't cope without support As 13 girls enter the music building music, conducting, warmingup the group from important people in her life Her more of a holiday spint than the sights and Thursday evening, one already is practic- sounds of a mall at Christmastime. and picking concert order. The girls vote roommate, senior Jessie Manrtix, and fian- ing at the piano. Her face lights up as the each year on a new president, and this year ce, senior Nate Miller, a member of the Before shopping, make a list of the Srls enter the room. At a little after. 7 p.m., Glynn was voted unanimously. people you need to buy gifts for, ideas of a cappella group Exit 245, always are e rounds them up and begins warming Music always has been an important there for her. Most importantly, though, what to buy for them and how much you their voices by playing scales on the piano. part of Glynn's life, so she seemed to be are willing to spend on each one. This list are the girls in the group who truly sup- Glynn looks forward to each Monday, a natural choice for president of Note- port Glynn. should make shopping speedier. Tuesday and Thursday when the group oriety. Even in high school, Glynn was Our state capital is home to two "I am so proud to be in a group with gets together to practice. active in her school's choirs. Now she is someone who juggles so manv things and brand new outdoor malls that opened in At Die piano sits senior Heather Glynn, a music education major and hopes to 2003. Short Pump Town Center is located sail has a positive attitude," sophomore the music director of the all-female a cap- become a music teacher when she gradu- Erin Frye said. "She's also more musically at 11800 West Broad Street in Richmond. pella group Note-oriety. Glynn always has ates. Leading Note-oriety only has helped With over 100 stores, there are plen- talented than anyone 1 have ever met, and been very involved in the group since she to guide her future goals. I truly look up to her" ty of vendors from which to choose. has been a member since her first semester "I take classes on how to run a choral My favorites include Arden B . H&M Senior Ashley Bulala has known freshman year. She has been busy arrang- ensemble," she said. "If s what 1 want to do Heather since freshman year. "She brings and b£be* for girls; Nordstrom, J.Crew ing music — taking a song and making it with my life. What's better than sitting in and Abercromoie & Fitch both for girls energy and life to the group," Bulala said. fit the group's voices — filling the secretary front of 13 of your best girlfriends and doing "She is so encouraging and makes us all and guys; the Apple store for teenies; position for two years and now, as a senior, what you love to do?" and Class & Powder Boardshop for want to come to practice and be here." beach bums. becoming the musk director and president. Glynn also is a member of Madison The girls also are an inspiration to "I make sure everything is running Singers and Owrale, groups affiliated with the Glynn. "They support me so much," she Just a few miles away is Stony Point smoothly," Glynn said. With this job, Glynn music department. She must juggle her regu- Fashion Park at 9200 Stony Point Parkway. said. "They are behind me 100 percent. I This open-air mall sports an outdoor skat- ing rink for the holidays, posh stores like Saks Fifth Avenue ana Louis Vuitton and affordable stores include Anthropologie, Coach, Banana Republic and Cnarlotte Russe. Your sports-loving dad would appreciate a gift from Dick's Sporting Goods, while your mom would love to be pampered with something from L'Ocdtane en Provence, the French beau- ty powerhouse. Another incredible mall boasting over 250 stores is Tyson's Comer, located at 1961 Chainbridge Road in McLean — most NOVA people are familiar with this wonder. At Tyson's, you can find your shoe-crazed friend a stylish pair from Aldo or Steve Madden. Try Bloomingdale's, Hecht's or Lord and Taylor for farmly-friendly gifts. A/X Armani Exchange has great gifts for the metrosexual on your list. Guess has the perfect present for your fashionista friend. Been saving your pennies for something extraordinary and expensive for that special some- one? Across the street from Tyson's is Fairfax Square — a mini Fifth Avenue. Tiffany & Co., Hermes and Gucci are located in this high-dollar complex. I must now send you on your merry way armed cash or plastic to tour the hot- test of the shopping world.

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BY JONNY FINITY mainly for girls." For Connors, the best-seller has been Coochy, a contributing writer conditioning shave cream especially for the bikini area. Pin the Macho Honey Bear. Krystal Wabbit. Samples of Bosom Buddy nipple cream were passed Slumber Bunny. While these may sound more like around at the party, and girls were encouraged to try characters from a Saturday morning cartoon, they it out. actually are items for sale in an increasingly popular The girls also ■ill-tcmale forum known as the "sex toy party." played games "It makes me think of a kinky Tupperware party," involving the toys, senior Ryan Price said. To women who have experi- such as passing a ^eX at enced a sex toy party, however, it is anything but. dildo nicknamed Participants in sex toy parties generally sit around a "Johnny" around saleswoman with order forms for dtflerent sexual toys. The the room without the saleswoman passes around different objects and goods for use of their hands. the girts to kxik at and see how they work. If the girl finds Although Connors JMU/" something she enjoys, she can buy it on the spot or the mainly caters to col- object can be ordered and anonymously mailed. lege-aoe girls, she "A lot of societal views of sexuality are geared said she has done toward satisfying men," said senior Chelsea Connors, couple of a Maryland student and toy distributor. Connors buys for older women. a sex toy kit from the Slumber Parties company. After "Older women tend to spend more money, but selling the merchandise, Connors keeps 40 percent of college parties are easier 'cause they're a crazy, fun the profit while the rest goes back to the company. crowd," she said. "We try to empower women by bringing pleasure back The job also has allowed her to gain some to them in this side of their lives," she said. insight into cross-generational sexual attitudes. A group of four JMU girls living in an off-cam- Sexual reflection seems to be a recurring theme pus house who hosted a party of their own in mid- among these parties, and for good reason — November, which lasted about two hours, said they according to the Slumber Parties Web site, "If a were satisfied with the results. woman is educated and aware of her own wants, "People were really into it and everyone wa» pawing needs and desires, it will enhance the opportunity [the toys] around," senior Laura Howes said. The party for success in all other areas of her life." gave the girls an opportunity to see the toys in an all After a party like this, guys may be worried that they Csetting as well as how they work before purchasing will be seeing less of their girlfriends. Connors doesn't Ph*» by SYLVA niXUiCt/ieiut* ptmographcr i. The policy is strictly enforced by Slumber Parties believe this will happen, however. After all, "I don't Sex toy paitlM — co-ad or all girl — allow participants to see sax toys In a IXsrributors are not allowed to give the presentations if think anything can replace the real thing," she said. laMback sotting. (Above left) Senior Tarzie Howard passes a sax toy called males are present in the room, Connors said If anything, sex toy parties can help girls to better "Fantasy Vibe" off to the next parson. (Above right) Everyone at BOX toy par- "|Cuysj would have prevented girls from appreciate their sexual interactions. "You really need Mae receives a penis eraser and they also get the chance to operate vibra- interacting with each other and the toys," senior to know yourself before you can expect anyone else to tors Kke this one, the "Jolly Flicker." (Above below) Sex toy distributor Pam Janice Metzer °-aid "Besides, the toys were designed give you pleasure in that way," Connors said. Shrewsburg holds up a glow In the dark dlldo called "Orange Delight." 61 THE BREEZE I MONDAY, NOV. 22, 2004 VARIETY NBC to present more than turkeys on Thanksgiving Station gears up to present coverage of the National Dog Show after surprising success

BY DAVID BAUDER The two-hour special is made up He immediately found out that them, said Wayne Ferguson, head Nielsen Media Research. Associated Press of highlights from the dog show spon- Westminster — the year's premier of the Philadelphia Kennel Club. The attention has rapidly revived Thanksgiving is all about sored by the Philadelphia Kennel Club dog show based in New York — was Ferguson's dub had considered FerguswVs dub. The show was down family, turkey and football on two weeks ago, mixed with informa- locked into a long-term TV contract television a way to get attention, and to 750 entrants in 2000, and the year had TV. Don't let Fido get his paws tion about dog breeds and tips for dog (with USA Network). So he turned to its show was seen on ESPN for two Z100 dogs in the competition, he said. on the remote, however. owners presented by the chief spon- the Philadelphia Kennel Club years Still, it jumped at thechancefora "When you watch some other After two years of surprising suc- sor; Nestle Purina Pet Care. The club held its first show in wider platform with NBC and Purina. shows, if s like an insider's thing," said cess, NBC will present its coverage Miller ts a big fan of the movie 1879, which is second only to the When the ratings came in after Michael Crawford, Purina's vice presi- of the National Dog Show Thursday "Best m Show," a spoof of dog shows, Kentucky Derby as the uuiinUy'l the first Thanksgiving broadcast in dent of marketing. "With this show, we at noon, directly after the Mac/s directed by Christopher Guest He saw oldest sporting event, but it was 2002, executives had to rub their wanted to make it for more people, to Thanksgiving Day Parade. John it soon after it was released in 2000 and somewhat down on its luck. eyes to be sure they were MCfalg keep the pace up. It's really not meant CHurley (J; Peterman in "Seinfeld") started making calls the next day. It's a "benched" show, meaning straight. The show had done much to be a dog show but entertainment." is back behind the microphone. "It was like one of those little dogs are displayed on risers for better than anyone had anticipated. Purina also has been surprised "The first time, it was a nov- light bulbs that went off. "We the public to see, and this format And it grew the next year. An and pleased with how well the ahow elty," said Jon Miller, NBC senior should do a dog show! And has been in a long, slow decline in average of 9.7 million viewers has done, and last year locked into a vice president. "The third time Thanksgiving would be the per- popularity. Only six still remain, w.itrhed last year, or 16 percent multi-year extension of its sponsor- makes it a tradition." fect time to do it!'" he recalled. and many dog enthusiasts avoid more than in 2002, according to ship deal with NBC.

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Bv (CATHERINE ROSS are portrayed well in this anima- tion that adds to the charm of this contributing writer "The Polar Express" movie. Just like the illustrations in If remembering Christmas as Starring: the book, the movie is beautiful a child seems tempting, watching Every week, we interview a random student at JMU Tom Hanks with its depictions of the North this holiday flick definitely will to be featured in our new JMYou profile. Although Pole and the crazy events on the bring you back to your youth Running time: train. A couple of situations — one the questions stay the same, you never know what the 100 minutes "The Polar Express," based on in particular involving a ghost pas- answers may be. Every Thursday, JMYou runs on the the book by Chris Van Allsburg, Rated: C senger — may scare younger kids, Web. Check out www.thebreeze.org to see a familiar tells the story of a young boy but they are few and far between. face or to meet a stranger. (Tom Hanks, "Terminal"), whose

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JMU 31 Towson 17 M$ Playoff-bound Dukes tame Tigers JMU earns Injured defense share of heads to A-10 title postseason BY I \MI • IRWIN sports editor BY MATTHEW STOSS assistant sports editor The Dukes may have been victors in their tin.i! regular sea- In vanquishing Towson son game Saturday against the University 31-17 Saturday at Towson University Tigers, but Johnny Unitas Stadium, JMU heading into the playoffs, JMU's claimed its first Atlantic 10 defense is battered and bruised. championship since 1999 — "We looked up in the second but so did the University of quarter and we hud seven starters Delaware and the College of out on defense," coach Mickey William & Mary. Matthews said. "We were play- "I told the guys to relish ing seven second-string guys. this moment because if s very We're just not healthy." difficult to win a championship The injury list is full of in major college football," JMU •.Liners a truss the board. JMU coach Mickey Matthews said. played Towson without two I he Dukes finish the regular of its defensive ends, redshirt season tied for first place with senior Sid Hvans and redshirt Delaware and William & Mary sophomore Kevin Winston. in the South Division of the A- That forced Matthews to move 10, as all three schools have one MATTHEW STO&Slsenu* ptuiloitufher sophomore linebacker Akeem conference loss. JMU's came Redshirt Junior tailback Raymond Hlnet shakos a tackle Saturday In JMU's 31-17 victory over the Towson Ionian to fill in that position. Nov. 13 to the Tribe, while the University Tilers. Hlnes finished with 142 yards and two touchdown* on 32 carries. "Kevin and Sid didn't even Tribe's loss came Oct. 23 to the play today," Matthews said. Blue Hens. The Blue Hens were "Akeem Jordan played the downed by JMU Nov. 6 and, Dukes heading to Lehighfor round one entire game at defensive end from here, the Dukes and com- because two ot our three defen- pany will turn their thoughts to sive ends were out." the postseason. BY JAMES IRWIN Coming into the game, "Every team is going to be sports editor Winston and Evans had com- good when you get in the play- bined for seven of JMU's 37 team offs," JMU redshirt free safety ESPN anchor Bill Pidto broke the news that JMU football sacks. Without them, the Dukes Tony LeZotte said. has been waiting to hear since 1999. got to Towson quarterback Coming into Saturday's match The Dukes are heading to the playoffs. Andrew Goldbeck only twice. up with Towson the Dukes had JMU earned an at-large bid to the Division 1-AA "Today was pass rush," been a part of two straight games postseason Sunday and will play the Lehigh University Matthews said. "We couldn't that came down to the final sec- Mountain Hawks Saturday in Bethlehem. Pa. get a pass rush with four onds. Towson made a bid to make "We're glad to be in," coach Mickey Matthews said. "I guys. We had all those defen- it three in a row behind the 325 can't emphasize that enough." sive linemen out. passing yards by freshman quar- JMU held an open viewing of the ESPN selection Without much pres- terback Andrew Goldbeck. broadcast at the College Center Sunday aftermxm. The sure from the JMU defense, "We had a hell of an effort Dukes were part of the final bracket announced. Goldbeck threw for 325 yards but came up short" Goldbeck "I knew we were in," Matthews said. "I just didn't know and a touchdown. It was the said. "We moved the ball where we were going." second 300-yard passing per- well, but we couldn't put it all Senior linebacker Trey Townsend said it was disap- formance JMU has given up in together for the seniors." pointing not to receive a home game, but that getting Into as many weeks. Matthews faulted the the playoffs was first priority. "They found something plague of Injuries that has "It's great," Townsend said, "Since I've been here that worked and they did a swept through his defense. we haven't gone to the playoffs at all. I think we'll be good job of executing their "We have seven starters out playing really hard just because we haven't had this game plan," redshirt freshman on defense," Matthews said. chance in a long time.'' safety Tony LeZotte said of the "I was tempted to put some of Redshirt sophomore quarterback Justin Kascati said the lowson offense. "They found them in the second half, but we Dukes would be prepared to go on the road and Nin. holes in our defense.* made a determination during "We'd have liked to have been at homo, but we'll be Another player who found the week to not play them. We fine," Rascati said. "Any team can go on the ro.id and win chinks in (Mil's armor was have to get those guys back." — we'll go get ready for them. We're just glad to be in.' Towson tailback Nick Williarm The Tigers accumulated 444 Spectators filled the first half of the College Center's Against a JMU run defense that yards on the Dukes' wounded AMY PATERSON/^Auro rdiuw Grand Ballroom for the event. Townsend said another entered Saturday's game ranked defense. On the ground, the Coach Mickey Matthawa addreuad to mala No. 1 in the conference, Williams Dukes' allowed Towson's first Sunday altar tha Dukaa tamed a ptayaN aaat. HcHAXOFFS.imgtS ran for 126 yards on 22 carries. 100-yard rusher since October "We need to tackle better of last year as freshman Nick than we did today," senior line- Williams — in his first start The 2004 NCAA D l-AA Playoffs backer Trey Townsend said — dashed (or 126 yards. Other injured defensive "They didn't give up," Southern Illinois II) William & Mary (3) starters include senior's defen- JMU senior linebacker Trey sive end Brandon Beach and Eastern Washington Hampton Townsend said. "They stuck comerback Cortez Thompson. with what they were doing and Beach played against Towson everyone was playing hard." .lespite cartilage damage in his Sam Houston Saturday was the sec- Delaware knee, while Thompson suited ond straight week JMU has Western Kentucky Lafayette up but did not play. allowed a 300-yard passer. Matthews said Beach is slat- Against William & Mary, Lang ed for off-season knee surgery. Campbell lit up the JMU sec- Montana Ch ittanooga. TN Furman (2) I io s.nd it is important for ondary for 323. his te.un to heal up fast. Northwestern St. Jacksonville St "We've played three good "We have a lot of kids out" teams," LeZotte said. "I'm Matthews said. "We have to get not concerned that we'll be u s Georgia Southern (4) Lehigh (hose £ y back on defense. It able to execute in the playoffs. doesn't matter who we play next New Hampshire r |MU week. If those guys aren't healthy, set TOWSON, vgeB we don't have a chance."

MEN'S BASKETBALL Dukes defeat Explorers in Keener's JMU debut

Led by sophomore guard Ray JMU led 28-26 at the internus Senior guard Daniel Freeman, with 5 points, 4 rebounds and 1 Barbosa's 18 points, JMU won its sion, only to pull away in the final who led JMU in scoring in its assist. season opener over the La Salle four minutes, going on a 12-5 scoring preseason exhibition against Pa- La Salle's leading scorer was Ste- University Explorers 59-50 Satur- run, which began on a sophomore nAmericana, finished with 8 points phen Smith, who lent 17 point. In the day night in Philadelphia. forward Chris Cathlin field goal. and 3 rebounds. Explorers' > .HIM' Barbosa's final stats also included Cathlin finished with 4 points and Other final totals for JMU in- Overall, JMU shot 45.5 percent 7 rebounds and 2 assists, while going a rebound. cluded sophomore forward Cavell from the field and ^ll percent in the 8 of 19 from the floor in 37 minutes. Transfer point guard junior Johnson — who fell a basket and re- second half. The Puke, alto out-re- Not only was it the Dukes' first Jomo Belfor played the entire 40 bound short of a double-double with bounded La Salle 41-30. game, it also was coach Dean Keen- minutes and finished as the lone 8 points and 9 rebounds. The 1-0 Dukes return to the Con- er 's first time as a head coach in a other Duke, besides Barbosa, to Fellow post-player, sophomore vocation Center foi then se.ison regular-season game after 16 years score double-digit points. He fin- forward Eddie Greene-Long, con- opener next Saturday when they PILE PlKrro as an assistant. ished with 10 to go along with his 4 tributed 6 points and 4 rebounds.' host the University of Maryland- Junior point guard Jomo Bettor He coached JMU to its first season- rebounds and 3 assists. Belfor also while freshman center Gabriel Baltimore County in a 7 p.m. tip. scored 10 points in JMU's 59-50 opening victory on the load in two years. had 2 steals. Chami rounded out the frontcourt — from staff reports win over La Salle Saturday. 81 THE BREEZE | MONDAY, NOV. 22, 2004 SPORTS/ LEISURE TOWSON: Hines dashes for CROSSWORD 1 2 3 6 5 10 11 second-straight 100-yard effort ' s ' 8 12 TOWSON, from page 7 early 14-0 lead off of two ceiver D.D. Boxley. ,3 [Towson] did a good job, redshirt junior fullback "Rascati played fine," * 15 117 and they found something Chris lorio touchdowns in- Matthews said. "He makes ,. that worked and focused on side the 10 yardline before some mistakes, but he's get- our holes on defense." letting Towson get back in, ting better all the time." 18 119 In the continued absence pulling within a touchdown Against the Tigers, his 1 of redshirt sophomore run- before the half at 17-10. mistakes included an inter- h 1 ning backs Alvin Banks (who "They're a lot better than ception and two fumbles saw limited action with two we thought, and a lot bet- — one of which was lost. 24 25 29 30 carries for 3 yards) and Mau- ter than their record," (MU Overall, the transfer from rice Fenner (who didn't make P P ■ redshirt sophomore quar- the University of Louisville 31 33 1 u the trip north), the Dukes terback )ustin Rascati said. finished 13 of 19 for 174 let redshirt junior tailback "But a win is a win, and ev- yards, one touchdown and 35 36 1 ■38 Raymond Hines loose once ery game in the A-10, you've that one interception. more. He didn't disappoint, got to come ready to play." JMU closes out its regu- pacing his Towson counter- The Dukes would put 38 l lar season with a record of part with 142 yards on 32 up two unanswered scores 9-2 overall and a 7-1 mark * carries after running for 198 42 43 ■ 46 47 48 after the intermission, both within the conference. Tow- 1 the week before. touchdown runs by Hines son finishes its first year in "Little Raymond, he just — the second being set up 49 ■50 the A-10 at 3-8 after jump- 81 continues to play well," by a 49-yard pass down the ing from the Patriot League. - Matthews said. middle from Rascati to red- The Tigers were winless in 52 JMU jumped out to an shirt sophomore wide re- conference play. " H 55 1 " 1 " ACROSS DOWN PLAYOFFS: Dukes on road for I Butterfly-ballot 34 Unkempt place 1 Bum somewhat 27 Rat attachment 35 Long story 2 Firetruck need 29 To the-degree first postseason game in five years 5 Go like a frog 37 Anise-flavored 3Tel- 30 Coloring agent 8 Wound cover liqueur 4 What dictionaries do 33 Thinness riAtOFFSfromptge? "I'm sure we will be fa- us, and won at other peo- 12 Threw 39 Stolen 5 Longfellow hero comparison vored in the game," Mat- ples places when they were 13 Anger 41 Big truck 6 Sphere 36 Heart-lines' large pro-JMTJ crowd could thews said. "But it's a dif- ranked," Matthews said 14 Top-notch 42 Subordinate olh, |sj 7 Mexican money 38 B-complex acid be expected at Lehigh. ficult assignment. 1 don't of his team's road success. 15 "Clueless" expletive 45 Lots to offer? 8 Obeisant bow 40 Pitch "I think we'll have a lot think many teams have "Look at Villanova when 16 100 percent 49 Theoretical 9 Most sophisticated 42 Secure of fans come out," Townsend beaten them up there in the they were ranked. Look 18 Ebert's writeup 51 Heart of the matter 10 Initial chip 43 With skill said. last three or four years." at Maine and where they 20 Speechines 52 Dog's nuisance 11 Honey bunch? 44 Rid of rind The game will feature two But the Dukes have made were when we beat them. 21 Biblical boalwright 53 Be contrite 17 Bobby of hockey 46 Traditional tales teams with 9-2 overall records a habit of upsetting teams on We beat some good football 23 "Go. team!" 19 Many millennia 47 Jog Matthews believes the Dukes 54 Press the road. ti'.ims on the road." 24 Kept away 22 KPC additives 48 Longings will be favored, despite Le- 55 Spuds' buds "I don't know if anyone Kickoff for Saturday's game 28 Do some darning 24 Early hrs. 50 Mongrel high's dominant home record. else went on the road like has not yet been determined. 56 Mess up 31 Miss Piggy's 57 New Jersey cagers 25 Feathery neckpiece pronoun 26 Check out the tourist 32 Vestige spots WANTED: Sports intern for the Spring Semester No experience necessary. 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By KATHLEEN DION will include New and Improv'd and a Mercy House was first opened in 1988 by a staff writer cappella groups The Madison Project, group of community members who had "seen Exit 245, the Exit 247B-Flat Project and that too many families were bong rpanluj While most people look forward to Low Key. The live entertainment will because of homdessness," Lee said. stuffing their faces this Thanksgiving, the be accompanied by raffle prizes, games "(The Mercy House] makes a differ- National Society of Collegiate Scholars and a showing of "How the Crinch ence in the community, they really do," already is parting their bellies from stuff- Stole Christmas" for the finale. senior Amanda Schoemer said, who is ing a bus for charity. In preparation for the event, the doing a federal work study at Mercy NSCS, in its second annual Stuff a Ambassadors will be collecting gifts House for JMU. Bus service event held Nov. 6, collected and donations on the commons in the Community Service-Learning over 8,000 cans and other non-perishables weeks before the event. Pictures with from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. outside of Wal-mart the Duke Dog will be available, as well Students also can get involved dur- in Harrisonburg Crossing. All donations as live musical performances in an ing the holidays through Community immediately went to Mercy House for dis- effort to publicize OSC. Service-Learning, an organization joining tribution to community members in need. Last year, about 650 students attended JMU students, faculty and the commu- When the items were dropped off, the event and collected 300 gifts They nity. Throughout the year. CS-L connects "one woman started crying," said junior raised about $2,700 — nearly eight times community needs with the needs of JMU NSCS secretary and Stun* a Bus coordina- as much as their first year. In what they students looking to get involved in help- tor Leslie Cassagne. "She was so thankful call their holiday extravaganza, the ing the community. so many students from JMU were willing Ambassadors hope to raise $3,000 and "ICS-L1 bridges the gap," said to give up their time and help." increase the number of gifts this year. Cassagne, CS-L's outreach coordinator. The organization more than .surpassed All presents and proceeds will bo "We want it to be a learning experience its goal of doubling last year's donations. turned over to Harrisonburg Social for both the volunteer and the agency." Members collected about 2,000 canned Services, which will deliver them to needy This year, there will be a Thanksgiving goods and non-perishable food items, fill- children in the community. party at the Sunnyside Retirement Home, ing only half a bus its first year, falling short "We're rockin' around the OSC" junior as well as at the Harrisonburg Health and of their expectations to fill the entire bus. Matthewe DeMartis said as he gave fellow Rehabilitation Center with the help of the "We really wanted to reach out to the committee head sophomore Amber Garrity a JMU Club Volleyball teams. The times Harrisonburg community and help fami- high 6vc. "If s the Christmas time of rear." and dates are yet to be determined. ■■BBBr^BM ■■■ lies that don't have the same opportuni- DeMartis and Garrity are so pumped Other JMU groups volunteer all ties and resources that we do," said senior about OSC, they've started convening over t.impus and give back to the NSCS president Christine rip. in Christmas lingo. "There're no more community during the holidays and Cassagne said, "The event exceeded 'hellos,'" DeMartis said. "There are throughout the year. the group's expectations. We really did it; 'Ho Ho Hollas'" For more information on these orga- — we 'stuffed the bus.'" Mercy House nizations or how to volunteer, visit the The NSCS is not alone in trying CSL office in Wilson Hall, room 204 or to reach out and help the community Throughout the year, many JMU orga- its Web site at www.jmu.edulcsl. during the upcoming holidays. Various nizations contribute to Mercy House, a local other student organizations will be organization designed to help homeless finding ways to reach out to the com- families in the community. JMU munity during this time of year. students have been " real blessing for Mercy Student Ambassadors House," saidexecutive director of Mercy In what will be their fifth annu- House, TwilaLee. al Operation Santa Claus, the Student "They've become Ambassadors will collect and deliver really sold on the gifts to the children of Harrisonburg mission and keep whom might otherwise not receive any coming back." gifts during the holidays. The Mercy House LESLIE CASSAGNE/staffphotographer This year'sOSC will be held Tuesday, currently is work- The National Society of Collegiate Scholars collect Nov. 30, in Grafton-Stovall Theatre at ing with 12 homeless canned goods at local venues to help "stuff the bus" 7 p.m. The entrance fee is $5 or a Harrisonburg fami- for Its current collection. small, unwrapped gift. Entertainment lies that have children. Holiday cocktail party planning made easy

BY DIANA ROCCO allows you to know exactly how many people Christmas lights around a room starts to set terhomefre.com, lists numerous non-alco- staff writer will attend. Inviting guests is easy and can be the mood. Candy canes, candles, tinsel and holic drink recipes that are appropriate done through word of mouth, a phone call, an wrapping paper can be used to transform for a cocktail party. Year after year, at the end of November, e-mail or even an instant message. your place for the night. If you choose to have some food for many of us are faced with the most stress- "E-invites are a quick and easy way to Another important step in planning your guests, keep it simple and on the fin- ful time of year — finals. Instead of driving let people know you are throwing a party," the party is music selection. When it comes ger food level. "I would say for the most yourself crazy with what usually is need- senior Jillian Gibson said. "You simply fill out to holiday music, there are many options part at a college cocktail party, you do not less worrying, why not relax this year and an invitation online and send it to the e-mail You can go with traditional holiday songs need to worry about making fancy hors throw a holiday party? addresses of your guests." — songs by popular performers like Mariah d'oeuvres," senior Kirsten Wenzel said. Throwing a cocktail party is a fun and easy Once you have an idea of who is com- Carey or N'sync — or maybe even a jazz mi* To keep things simple and cost-effective, way to unwind before finals with your friends ing to your party, you can start to work for the more sophisticated crowd. ask each guest to bring some sort of fin- The party does not need to be wild and crazy, on the decorations. There are many cheap The music of your party sets the mood ger food with them so that there will be a but can be a nice way to end the semester with ways to decorate for a holiday party. There for the whole night. "Burning holiday mixes variety of snacks. the people you care about. are a number of affordable places to find a works well so that your music is varied The holidays are really about spending Preparation is the key to hosting a successful wide variety of decorations including Wal- and pleasing to everyone," senior Kerrigan time with the people you love and enjoying gathering. Remember, there are many details to mart, Target, Dollar stores, party stores such Dougherty said. "You can have other music one another's company. What better way to think about before you and your friends find as Party City and online [resources] such besides just Christmas songs in the mixes to show your friends you care than to throw them yourselves singing Christmas carols off key and as www.orientaltrading.com and www.acces- keep your guests happy. You can only hear a holiday party and get them into the holiday passing around the eggnog. sorysuperstore.com, according to professional 'Jingle Bell Rock' so many tfmM" spirit way before they go home for break. First, you must decide who you are going party planner Christina Field. There are alternatives to liquor and "Remember to have fun — that's what to invite. Keeping your guest list specific Even something as simple as hanging beer. Sutler Home's Fre Web site, wa>u>.sul- parties are all about," Field said. JMU's Top 10s Top 10 Christmas songs 1. "HaveY. ,i Merry Little 6. "Jingle Bell BY LAUREN MCKAY 7. tfhitftjftist Managing Editor 2. "Sifen^ 8. 3. "Wi Top 10 snow activities 4. "Ifi Time of thffJF Sledding 5. "Rodfl hristmas Tree" Snawrtfalj fi mhilL jofb tubi snowm Top 10 Christmas movies snoy a 1. "Home Alone" 6. "Miracle on 34th Street" lings 2. "National Lampoon's 7. "Ifs a Wonderful Life" wheeling Christmas Vacation" 8. "White Christmas" Ice skating 3. "TheGrinch" 9. "Rudolph the Red-Nosed 4. "A Christmas Story" Reindeer" 5. "A Charlie Brown 10. "A Muppet Christmas Christmas" Carol" Deck the Halls Monday, Nov. 22, 2004111

The International Family Side of Celebration

BY CANDACF. FRIDLEY staff writer

Survival JMU students rush to pack their cars with last-minute things, say goodbye to roommates and get on the road. Finally, students can relax from finals and have fun with Students family and friends. There are presents to be bought and received, family members to visit and dinners to prepare. discuss Christmas is right around the corner. But, for JMU's inter- national students, Winter Break doesn't always mean going what it takes home or getting Christmas presents. However students decide to spend their Winter Break, it to handle crazy almost always becomes a time for family and friends. family holiday stress A traditional English Christmas

Juniors ' Esther Broomhall and Priya Patel — both from England — say Christmas for them is pretty tra- - by staff artist Shane Brooks ditional. Neither has spent Christmas in the BY SVLVA FLORKNCI: "She didn't even spend screaming," Johnson said. "We had United States. Patel, who staff writer (Thanksgiving dinner) with us," a new baby in the family, and I lives in London, says on If s been real, and it's been fun — but Tatman said. "She spent it upstairs remember a green ball of flame flew Christmas day her family it hasn't been real fun. As cliche' as it may crying because Sean listed off past the baby's head. gets together, exchanges be, this expression perfectly can describe everyone but her." Meanwhile, Johnson's mom had gifts and eats dinner. She family holidays. Vacations, by them- After about 20 minutes. Tatman's run up lht> hill to escape the bom- Junior Esther also says a lot of peo- selves, are spectacular. Families also mom came back downstairs and bardment, only to find the slope had Broomhall cel- ple go to watch films. are wonderful. Add the two together Sean apologized. caught on fire. ebrates Christmas Broomhall said every- and voila — a template for disaster. In Looking back on the incident, "My dad went crazy [then] and ran traditionally in one watches the Queen's the stories below, students and faculty Tatman said, "After Mom has spent all at the Roman candle," Johnson said. England. speech at around 3 p.m. on share some of their most memorable, day cooking for you, make sure you "They both ended up in the lake." Christmas day. Like most hilariously disastrous holiday incidents say you're thankful for it." As the fire continued to bum slowly Americans, Broomhall — from Christmas to the Fourth of July. up the hilL the sound of crying relatives and Patel celebrate New Burnt Out was interrupted by Johnson's mother. Year's Eve with lots of Cold Turkey "She was laughing hysterically, partying. Patel says the Although some family vacations and she says '1 peed my pants," holiday is a big event Thanksgiving should be a time for can be disastrous, English professor Johnson said. because the drinking age families to get together over steam- Bruce Johnson said holidays with his Apparently, Johnson family out- in England is 18, so a lot ing turkey, piles of cranberry sauce family call for protective armor. ings are BYOFS (bring your own more college-aged people and flavorful stuffing. However, for "We endangered our family every fire shelter). In hopes of preventing are able to participate. senior Katie Tatman, one particular Fourth of July," Johnson said. "Our future heated situations, Johnson Thanksgiving got a little crusty — and parents are usually conservative, but advised, "Don't let your dad do it wasn't just the pumpkin pie. they go nuts on the Fourth." stupid things." "We have this tradition every One particular Fourth of July is Thanksgiving before we pray," Tatman bumed into Johnson's mind. Johnson Battle of the Sexes Junior Priya Patel, said. "Everyone goes around and says stayed at a lake in Minnesota and cel- also from England, celebrates New Year's what they're thankful for." ebrated the holiday with his family Some people are hard to figure After all the family members had and extended family. His father bought out, but for junior Carly Miller, her Eve with a big party. Mid iheir thanks, only Tatman's young- some illegal fireworks from Tennessee uncle's Christmas date was abso- est brother, Sean, was left. Her brother and excitedly was setting up a personal lutely indecipherable. listed off all the things he was thankful display on trie beach, Johnson said. The Miller family and extend- for that year: his friends, brothers, sis- "My dad was on the dock with a ed family always has an annu- New Years in Uganda ters and father. Roman candle," Johnson said. "He lit it and al Christmas bash. Miller said. Freshman Imran Karmali "Then he stopped, and said 'I'm ran back, but it swung back around at us." Miller, one of 35 cousins — from Kampala. Uganda done,' " Tatman said. Then chaos ensued. Johnson said. does not celebrate Suddenly, Tatman's mom burst out "There were probably 20 extend- Christmas. However, he does crying and left the table. ed family members running and set FAMILY, page 13 go home, where he\ind his fam- ily put up a tree and decorate it with confetti. They give out sweets to kids in their home- town. For Karmali, the big- gest celebration is New Years in Uganda. Every year, they celebrate from the day after I nwrapping Traditional Stmbols Christmas until New Year's Day. They bring in a famous singer for entertainment. Last Freshman Imran year. Shaggy and Sean Paul Karmali, from were the guests. Karmali's best Kampala. Uganda, cel- friend organized the show so With holidays fast approaching, understanding holiday history ebrates each new year Karmali got to meet both enter- with a party in Uganda, tainers. Over 300,000 people becomes important to students mchiding famous sing- attended the show. ers for eritertainmenL

BY CHKRYI. LOCK staff writer days of preparation for Christmas," is a general symbol of good luck he said. The preparation was personal among Middle Eastern and North Though the holiday season wouldn't and collective for families and com- African cultures," Teweles said. "It be the same without the trimming of munities, with all of the holiday tradi- so happens in 1898 it was adopted as A celebration in Iran the Christmas tree or the lighting of the tions, like lighting candles in windows the symbol for the Zionist Movement, menorah, few know what holiday tradi- and using evergreens for a Christmas and was later chosen as the symbol to Senior Kaveh Shirazi, tions like these mean. tree — communicating hope and life. appear on the flag of Israel." originally from "One of my favorite things about the "Plants which were most 'alive' in The menorah, another commonly Iran, also does not holidays is all the tradition," Senior Libbie the dead of winter become most appro- recognized Jewish symbol, is a seven- celebrate Christmas. Smith said. "Understanding the history priate symbols for life," Grace said. The branched candelabra used in temples, lit "Sometimes Ramadan falls behind something you believe in is some- Christmas tree, commonly an evergreen, every evening by the kohanim, or priest during Winter Break, but, , thing that everyone should try to do." translates into everlasting life — the and cleaned out every morning, according if not, I don't celebrate gift that Christians believe Jesus gave to Teweles. "Traditionally, it is viewed as anything at all," Shirazi The story of Christmas to the people. The tree also was used in a symbol of the nation of Israel" Teweles said. The most important northern culture in pre-Christian con- said. "It is often confused with the nine- holiday to Shirazi — other Many celebrate the Christmas holi- text as a symbol of life in the cold death branch Channukah used on Channukah, than his own birthday, he day, but not many know the history and darkness of winter. Similarly, trie which is roughly based on the Menorah" says — is the Persian New behind some of the symbols used to poinsettias are a traditional symbol of During Channukah, the Menorah is Year, celebrated on the represent it, such as the use of Advent Christmas for the same reason. used each night of celebration. The main first day of spring. The calendar* and Christmas trees. candle, the shemah, is lit each night and Senior Kaveh Shirazi, New Year is called Norooz "All the traditions around Christmas A Jewish tradition used to light one additional candle from originally from Iran, and is similar to how New are about celebrating the core Christian in symbols right to left the following nights. The can- only celebrates over Year's is celebrated in the belief in the Incarnation [of Jesus dle lighting continues for eight straight the Winter Break if United States because it Christ)," said Father John Grace, pastor From the Star of David to the nights until all of the candles are lit. Ramadan falls during is celebrated with a lot for Catholic Campus Ministries. Menorah, Jewish symbols are not with- There is incentive for every person that time. of food and festivities Icons of the Incarnation include tra- out their own historical background. to learn more about the history of sym- Shirazi said he does not ditional symbols — like the Christmas The Jewish Star, sometimes referred bols that surround him or her, especially normally go to Iran during tree and Advent calendars — that are to as the Star of David, is supposed to around the holidays. Learning doesn't Winter Break, but instead part of the dlMlC items with which be in the shape of King David's Shield, take much time, and the knowing where waits until the summer people recognize the holidays. according to junior Daniel Teweles, the tradition stems from can be refreshing. when he has more time. Advent evolved as a season for President of Hillel, JMU's Jewish stu- "When I found out about my back- - photos by photo editor preparation, and it means "coming," dent organization, but there is no direct ground and where things came from Kelly Hartigan according to Grace. "It is easy to see evidence to support that claim. that we use to celebrate, 1 felt better the traditions of calendars to mark the "Intertwined equilateral triangles about myself," senior Hannah Matos 121 Monday, Nov. 22,2004 Deck the Halk

Wintertime BY CARY BELL Studying blues plague staff writer Winter Break is approaching. In less some students than a month, you will be free from the stress with sanity BY CHARLOTTE DOMBROWER of homework, studying staff writer and exams. But first all of the work you've done Seasoned study veterans offer advice Got the blues? You're not the only in the past four months one. Over half a million Americans get boils down to the last depressed during the winter months, week of the semester. especially during December, January and Finals are upon us. February. It is a mental disorder known Studying for exams as Seasonal Affective Disorder. doesn't have to ruin Some students at JMU have had the holiday spirit. to cope with the stress of college life Some stress can be a while suffering from SAD. Senior Carly positive motivator Snyder said she has experienced some for finals, but too (eelings of the winter blues. "When the much stress can end of summer came and it started get- interfere with ting cold outside, I would start feeling your perfor- somewhat depressed," she said. Snyder mance. With a not only felt down about herself, but also few weeks left about the people in her life. "As the year in the semes- was coming to an end, 1 felt like my rela- ter, it's time to tionships were deteriorating, almost as if buckle down they were dying with the year." and try to man- age your sanity Symptoms until Winter Break. If you have a somewhat predict- "Don't sleep through [the able depressive mood during the win- exam). Trust me, you won't pus,'' ter and fall months, then you might said senior Mike DiCicco, who once be suffering from SAD. There are a slept through his macroeconomics exam. "1 number of symptoms that might indi- slept through the exam, and that was the cate SAD, according to Johnna Cowan, end of that. 1 had to re-take the class." a clinical psychologist and counsel- Clearly, sleeping through an exam isn't or at JMU's Counseling and Student good. But if you don't get enough sleep and photo illustration by KELLY HARTIGAN/phofo editor are exhausted while taking a final, you won't Devleopment Center. 'The most com- Like many JMU students, senior Corey Harris juggles school work and extracurricular be able to function at your best You don't need mon symptoms of SAD are fatigue, activities — baseball in his case — throughout the school year. Handling multiple activ- increased need for sleep and feeling to get the often-reusiuitended eight hours of ities can become increasingly stressful for students during finals week. sluggish even with an increase in num- sleep, but try to stay on your normal schedule. ber of hours slept, decreased energy "Well, I always wait until the last min- and libido and difficulty concentrating ute. And that generally isn't a good thing," exams. First Year Involvement offers aca- To handle stress, you must first learn that you and making decisions. There may also senior Kristen Lytle said. Even though she usu- demic support instruction courses that will run may not be able to control your environment all be decreased interest in activities and ally does well on her exams, Lytle said she tends until Dec. 2. Program adviser Pierce Bello said of the time, but that you can control your reaction low self-esteem," Cowan said. to cram. To get the most out of your studying five courses are being offered: learning styles, to the environment. If s important to know that "1 always get the winter blues. I sessions, avoid cramming, which can produce study skills, time and stress management test- you control what happens to you. don't like the cold, it brings me down," high levels of anxiety and is not helpful in trying taking skills and speed reading. "First Year A test does not predict your future success or senior Brent Emanuel said. When it to team a large amount of material. To be well- Involvement is now offering these courses at determine your self worth. Changing your attitude gets cold outside, Emanuel can feel prepared for your exam, study ahead of time. various dates and times, and they are open to may actually help you enjoy studying and learrang. the depression setting in. "1 start to get This may seem unrealistic, but it is possible. all students," said Bello. For more information The ]MU Student Success Programs Web ate his lazier and less motivated. The semes- Instead of trying to memorize all of the intri- about the courses.or to register call x8-3598. a "Guide to Student Success," which offers 17 differ- ter seems to drag on, and I get more cate details from an entire semester's worth of Senior Molly Shepard said, "If I had to give ent lists of helpful tips for students. This list can be stressed out," he said. notes, try combining everything and learning the any advice about exams, 1 would say don't stress found at wwwjmuedulstusuarsslsstipsshlml. larger, main concepts first. Then as exam time gets ouL I used to worry myself sick, and no matter You've heard it all before: get enough rest, Origins doser, you will understand the larger concepts what it always turned out OK. Finals always don't cram and don't stress out. But most Winter blues are known to be caused and have time to study the details. seem like a bigger deal then they actually are." importantly, just do your best. You are, after by the bad weather and lack of sun- There also are resources available on cam- If you change the way you think about taking all, more than your grade-point average, and light that occurs during winter months. pus to help you manage your time before exams, it can make you more relaxed. there is life after finals week. There is a shift in our 'biological inter- nal clocks' or Orcadian rhythm, due partly to these changes in sunlight pat- terns, according to the National Mental Health Association. This can cause our biological clocks to be out of step with our daily schedules." Holidays can be festive without being fattening SAD not only is caused by the atmo- sphere, but also by chemicals in our Exercise, healthy eating, awareness of appetite can help students stay fit bodies. The disorder also is "caused by a biochemical imbalance in the hypothalamus due to the shortening BY ERIN LEE of daylight hours and the lack of sun- staff writer light in winter," according to the SAD After too much turkey, mashed pota- Staying fit, eating well Association. Cowan said, "One hypoth- toes and delicious dessert, the inevitable esis is that decreased exposure to light stuffed feeling begins to set in. This can • Be careful of portion sizes results in changes in the body's produc- lead to weight gain over the holidays, tion of the neurutransmitter serotonin which can put a damper on enjoying the and the hormone melatonirt company of family and friends. Jane Pate, school teacher and A few simple guidelines can assist in • Fill up on fresh vegetables mother of senior Jennifer Pate, said finding a happy medium that will help she suffered from SAD for years until keep off unwanted holiday pounds. she finally decided to do something "Knowing what the menu is when you • Share large entrees with about it. Living outside Portland, walk in helps — if you know you're going Maine, Pate has to endure the harsh to eat the pie, eat smaller portions of the family and friends winters with little exposure to natu- mashed potatoes, for example," Danielle ral sunlight. "Without sunlight in the Torisky, a nutrition professor at JMU, said. winter, I get really discouraged, tired She recommends that the plates for meal Drink plenty of water and worn down," she said. When she times be thought of as holiday sampler first saw symptoms of depression, she plates, as opposed to a feast. wasn't sure what was going on. "I Watching portion size is key to keep- • Listen to your stomach — just plodded along, but I never really ing off extra weight during the holidays. stop eating when you're full knew what was wrong until it got bet- Torisky recommends that the body's nat- ter," Pate said. ural feeling of fullness should be trusted Pate realized that her Northern and never ignored. residence put her at a large risk for "Your goal should be to leave the • Refrain from eating while suffering from SAD because of the lack food event without being uncomfort- baking of sunlight during the winter. "This able," she said. is a bigger problem in the Northeast The holiday tradition of hopping from because we have such short days dur- one relative's house to another's is an obsta- ing winter, I would go to work in the cle that can be easily overcome with a plan. • Reduce high calorie beverages dark and come home in the dark," she Food is often a factor at each house, so wise said. This minimal exposure to light choices must be made. directly affected Pate's mood. There are healthy options at most dinner diet. Steer clear of high-calorie beverages offer special one-month memberships Pate eventually had to take action tables, however. Fresh vegetables are the low- and opt for water instead — the health Furthermore, there are other subtle ways to fight her mood changes. "1 noticed est in calories and have the most to offer nutri- benefits are great. an improvement when 1 got a sun- to add exercise into the daily routine. tion-wise. They also have fiber, which provides Exercise should play a role in habits both at roof in my car When I close the roof "Take the stairs, park far away from the a fuller feeling sooner, according to Torisky. home and at school. It is a key factor in keep- over the window ... it sounds really mall and power walk from store to store "My recommendation is to make sure ing off extra pounds around the holidays. strange, but I am stunned at the dif- or bike instead of drive," Zagora said. that you get the good foods in first; the "While the average weight gain from ference," she said. The holidays also often bring on stress, concern is not having a cookie or a piece Thanksgiving to New Year's Day is about Pate also noticed an improvement in which easily can lead to overeating and of pie here and there, but not getting in the seven pounds, set a reasonable goal of sim- her mood at work. "Now my classroom lack of exercise. good stuff like fruits and veggies," Michele ply maintaining your current weight, so has huge windows and high ceilings "Feeling stresse? Stop, close your Cavoto. R.D., said. that you avoid splurges," said Jill Zagora, and that makes a difference, too; [it is] so eyes and breathe deeply," Zagora said Baking is more common activity around coordinator of group fitness and wellness Stretching is another way to relieve stress much lighter." Pate was happy to finally the holidays, due to parties and get- programs at University Recreation. and stay flexible. find a solution and felt lucky because togethers. "For those who bake... don't eat all Many students find it harder to exer- During this holiday season, with the perfect she knew it could have been worse. "I the cookies when they come out of the oven, do cise at home. "I definitely want to exercise balance of food in moderation and exercise, it can't imagine living further north with it with friends," Cavoto said. She also recom- — even though I feel like I have more of an will be easy say goodbye to the scales and keep less light. It would be like being in a mended finding unnoticeable ways of cutting opportunity here [at JMU) than at home," unwanted pounds away. back on fat and sugar when baking. freshman Amanda Gibson said. Cavoto is the nutritionist at JMU and is see SAD, page 13 Beverages around the holidays also can Even though students will not have available in the Office of Health Promotion add a significant amount of calories to a UREC at their disposal, some gyms in Cottage 5.

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Students hit airways, highways over break

Most travel Web sites offer some BY ALUE DUNN > the country all are within two hours sort o( fare watcher e-mail newsletter staff writer of JMU. Luray Caverns, hailed by the Smithsonian Institute as one of These can be helpful if you don't mind Travel during college can make the best caverns in the world, is only last-minute travel decisions. Often the (or unforgettable memories. New 45 minutes from JMU. Tickets for a fares in these newsletters are very good online services are making it easier guided tour cost $16. because airlines are trying to fill a plane and cheaper than ever before for stu- Students may want to take advan- at the last minute. Airlines sometimes dents to make the most of their travels tage of some of the most competitive will advertise round-trip tickets to cit- during breaks. Many services offer train, bus and air fares in years, espe- ies like New York, Dallas, Atlanta and discounted rates for students and cially when gas prices are at their high- Chicago for around $100-$150. their groups. Everything from est, according lo Sonya Peterson, a travel Whether you're traveling by car, plane Whitewater rafting to skiing to specialist with Travelocity. Trains, buses or bus, Rachael Mosely o( AAA Travel hotel rates are discounted if and airplanes are shown to be much Services recommends that you "leave a you know where to look. safer than automotive travel and often copy o( your itinerary with someone you A good place to start is the are cheaper than traveling by car. trust before going on a trip." College stu- AAA (Automotive Association It may sound unlikely, but some dents may feel the urge to leave without of America.) Many students Web si»es offer belter air fare for those doing this, but it is a good safety measure have a membership, but are willing to book a hotel at (he same time. for travelers of all ages. unaware of all the discounts Travelocity advertises a round trip to If you decide to fly, pack important it offers. Major hotel chains Sao Paulo, Brazil in December costing items like medications, a set of clothes often give a 20 percent dis- $873, but if you book a five-night stay at and a toothbrush in your carry-on bag. count to AAA members. a hotel with one o( (heir packages, lodg- If you pack like the airline will lose Be sure to mention that ing and air (are only cos( $836. Watch your checked luggage, you should be you're a student wherev- out for good prices on renfal cars, too. ready for almost anything. Know that er you roam during your Consider tha( it might be cheaper in the lost luggage is part of the territory of Christmas break. There long run to ren( a car than putting the traveling. The good thing is the airline are countless businesses miles on your own. probably will find your luggage within that offer discounted For example, one can travel from the next day and they have to deliver it rates for students, so it Washington. DC. to New York City on to wherever you're staying. never hurts to try. the Chinatown Bus for )us( $35 (round Remember that sooner or later when Virginia is load- trip). Not only is it cheap, but you can you return to school, you'll have to ed with fun day party the whole way there and back with answer the question, "What did you do trips. Luray Caverns, other passengers. Be sure (o think about over the break?" Odds are, you won't Richmond, Washington the quality o( travel, as well as the price. want to answer that you became one D.C., Massanutten, If you're only going to spend a few days. with your couch. With a little bit o( and some of the best a( your destination, arriving exhausted smart money management, you can Whitewater rapids in from driving would be a drag. afford priceless memories. KELLY HARTIGAN/pnofo editor

Take a hike: Students hike over holidays to relieve stress

The Shenandoah Valley also is an easy ac- BY STEPHANIE STRAUSS cess point to the Blue Ridge Parkway, a scenic staff writer byway that extends for 469 miles along the A few months into school and you're about crest of the southern Appalachian Mountains to explode (rom academic overload. "If I see from Virginia to North Carolina. one more scan-tron..." you might say, leaving Mile 0 of the Blue Ridge Parkway begins your sentence threateningly incomplete. Ban- at Rockfish Gap in nearby Waynesboro. To (he ish that maniacal twitch (rom your eye! I know north, the parkway connects directly to Skyline exacOy what you need: a nice, long vacation. Drive, which winds 105 miles through Shenan- What? Winter Break still hasn't arrived? All doah National Park. 1-64 leads to Charlottes- right, lef s compromise and plan on a short ville in the east and Staunton in the west, two weekend getaway instead. Maybe a day trip? towns (hat are ideal when it comes to hunting Hey, how about hiking? Perfect. for antiques or unusual gifts. There are over 500 miles o( hiking trails in A driving tour of the parkway offers Shenandoah National Park. The trails vary in opportunities for hiking — there are 100 length from short stretches o( trail to a 101-mile trails, ranging (rom short walks to strenu- segment o( the Appalachian Trail that runs the ous hikes. Several areas offer exposure to length o( (he park. Many starting points are lo- mountain life and culture. cated on Skyline Drive and in the developed Crabtree Falls is another option for hik- ^tf areas. The Whiteoak Canyon Trail leads to six ers who enjoy scenery. Located on Mile 6.1 of waterfalls and an old-growth forest. the Blue Ridge Parkway, Crabtree Falls can be K you wan( to (ake a break (rom a long reached using Exit 204 from 1-81. day of hiking, there are other recreational "It's gorgeous," said senior Scott Hoefke. opportunities also available at Shenandoah "It is a waterfall hike that has a sequence of National Park, including fishing, horseback small-to-medium sized falls, with one major riding, and camping. fall at the end (hat you can see from both the "Over the past two summers, I have worked bottom and top." at Massanutten Resort and would often go to One of sophomore Alison Ware's favorite Shenandoah National Park right after work," hikes is on Hawksbill Mountain in Shenan- said senior Jared Bowie, a member of Madison doah National Park. "I went in June and it was University Student Grotto, also know as the great because it wasn't too crowded," she said. "The views are spectacular, and there's lots o( Caving Club at JMU. "At times, I went as often Al.1.11. DUNN/staffphotographer as three to four times a week. I have enjoyed wildlife," Ware added. my trips to all these places, although al times According (o Ware, Hawksbill Moun- The stream that runs through St. Mary's Wilderness In George Washington Shenandoah National Park is crowded with tain is the highest point in the park. "It was National Forest provides a picturesque trail for hikers. St. Mary's Wilderness tourists and is not as wild as 1 would like it kind of a hard hike," she said, "but worth is a popular place for hikers to spend the day exploring the wilderness. it's still very beautiful," Bowie added. it for the view." FAMILY: Disaster SAD: Treatment offers help

strikes in holidays SAD. from page 12 cure the depression. SSRIs, such as cave all the time and never knowing fluoxetine (Prozac), sertraline (Zoloft), paroxetine (Paxil) or trazodone (De- FAMILY, from page 11 what time i( really was. I would (ind syrel), have been known to be elective her mom is one o( nine kids — said her immediate that really depressing." T)eck the tfaSs and extended (amily are enough to handle, although The most popular treatment for for SAD sufferers. Physicians also recommend a well- people family members are seriously daling often SAD is an alternative type o( treatment Staff balanced nutritional diet including such come along for the ride. known as light therapy. Light, as noted foods as fruit, grains, and potatoes — but Although Miller grew up in a Catholic family, her uncle above, can affect our mood and could Editor Ashley McClelland Jim had decided to take an entirely different spiritual path. possibly cure depression. only in moderation. Managing Editor Candace Fridley Regular exercise also can be beneficial "He had gone into the [Native American religion] thing Managing Editor Lauren McKay Cures to someone suffering from SAD. so much tha( he became a shaman." Miller said. Copy Chief Charlotte Dombrouer One particular Christmas, her uncle brought a date to the Lighf (herapy uses daily exposure to Some students had their own strat- Copy Chief Erin Lee egies for healing their symptoms. Photo Editor Kelly Hartigow festivities. Normally, no one would have blinked an eye. This (ul!-spec(rum light, which most people do not get during winter because they Emanuel deals with his winter depres- Art Director Sylva Florence time, it took more than a few glances to quell the questions. Art Director Cheryl Lock "A bunch of us [cousins] couldn't figure out whether spend most of their time indoors. This sion by "staying warm inside, listen- ing to music and watching movies. Staff Writer CaryBell his date was a man or a woman." Miller said. "We walked can be obtained by spending 30 min- But all this time inside still makes me Staff Writer Kathleen Dion around going, 'Him/her? He/she?'" utes outdoors daily or exposing your- sel( to artificial light (eel isolated and i( makes me miss the Staff Writer Allie Dunn Although Miller and her gaggle of cousins tried to Staff Writer Diana Rocco keep it quiet around the adults, one of them let the "Each bright light therapy box pro- outdoors," he said. As the cold weeks of fall semester Staff Writer Courtney Schwartz duces a light intensity of 2,500 to 10,000 Stephanie Strauss truth fly out. go by slowly, students who suffer from Staff Writer "We accidentally said something around [our par- lux — normal indoor light is 300-500 lux, Advisor Donna Dunn the winter blues experience extra diffi- ents]," Miller said. "Another one of my uncles, who isn't depending on how far away one sits from culty dealing with the everyday stress that tactful, said something to Uncle Jim about not know- the light box," Cowan said. However, it is important to never of college life. ing whether his date was a man or a woman." Exams and being away from fam- Although Miller realized the stranger was wearing a look directly at (he light. Also, i( you ily tend to increase anxiety and sad- dress — and was probably therefore of the female per- surfer from eye problems, light (herapy ness, but, for some, the cold winter suasion — the damage already was done. Uncle Jim and is no( recommended. days and lack of sunlight are the real his ambiguous lady had already melted back into the For some, light therapy does not work. In that case, medication is recom- cause of depression. snow-covered night. If you or someone you know might To prevent holiday awkwardness, "Don't bring ques- mended by physicians. Selective sero- be suffering from SAD, please contact tionable guests (o famUy Christmas parties,- Miller said. tonin reuplake inhibitor (SSRI) antide- the CSDC by calling 568-6552. "And don't let your parents make stupid comments." pressants are used to decrease or even MONDAY, NOV. 22, 2004 I THE BREEZE 114 (gift iAto ^d/2/!(f '%did

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