Opinionated? Last Week, 39 Groups Traveled the Editorial Board of a Publication Can Become Insti- to Various Tutionalized and Opinions Often Grow Stale
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NCAA TOURNAMENT COVERAGE SUNDAY NIGHT AT breezejmu.org Serving James Madison University Since 1922 Sunny n 66°/40° Vol. 86, No. 43 chance of precipitation: 10% Thursday, March 18, 2010 SUNDAY: WATCH THE Women’S TEAM PLAY IN THE NCAA TOURNAMENT ON ESPN AT 2:30 P.M. 20 YEars aftER thEir last titlE, DUKES croWNED CHAMPIONS AFTER CONQUERING THE CAA, JMU MOVES AHEAD TO NCAA TOURNAMENT By WES SHAW The Breeze JMU 67 JMU vs. Temple ODU 53 Category leaders from A wave of excitement roared through the JMU () and Temple (). Convocation Center on Monday night when the words “James Madison” finally appeared consecutive national title, it will first have to Points Dawn Evans (24.8 per game) on ESPN’s telecast of the Women’s NCAA get past the Owls, the runner-up in the Atlan- Kristen McCarthy (15.2) Tournament Selection Show. While a No. tic-10. Temple received an at-large bid into 9 seed and favorable geographic location the tournament after dropping an overtime Assists Dawn Evans (4.7 per game) were enough to satisfy those in attendance thriller to Xavier in their conference cham- LaKeisha Eaddy (3.6) for JMU’s selection-show viewing party, pionship game on March 8. attention immediately shifted to Madison’s Temple earns an invitation to the Big REboUnds Sarah Williams (6.6 per game) potential second-round opponent: Big East Dance for the seventh consecutive season, Jasmine Stone (8.8) and national powerhouse UConn. but it has not advanced past the first round The Dukes’ primary focus is on its first since 2007. JMU’s last appearance in the opponent, No. 8 seed Temple, heading into NCAA Tournament came that same year, this weekend. The prospect of facing the when, as a nine seed, it lost to Pittsburgh in Tickets and Bus Trips nation’s No. 1 team and owners of an NCAA the first round in the “Steel City.” JMU Athletics has reserved a block record 72-game winning streak, however, is After learning of his team’s first-round of tickets and is sponsoring bus hard for Kenny Brooks’ team to overlook. opponent Monday night, Brooks said he did travel for fans and students. Game PHOTOS BY ROBERT BOAG / THE BREEZE “We have to actually get to play UConn,” not know much about Temple, but that he tickets in the JMU seating block ABOVE LEFT The Dukes celebrate as JMU point guard Dawn Evans said. “They’re is familiar with many of its players, having are $15 each and bus-trip packages they regain the title for the first time in 20 named the best team in the country, so to recruited some to play in Harrisonburg. (with game ticket) are $35 for Duke years. ABOVE RIGHT Coach Kenny Brooks know that we could have that opportunity is The Owls are led by the duo of point Club members and $45 for non-Duke holds the net cut by each team member. even more motivation to beat Temple.” guard LaKeisha Eaddy and forward Kristen Club members. Priority orders from ABOVE Freshman guard Tarik Hislop storms up Before Madison can get a chance at the Duke Club members must be court. Hislop scored 11 points in the title game. Huskies, who are in search of their third see NCAA, page 15 received by Thursday at noon. GAY RIGHTS BREAK-INS McDonnell Overrides Cuccinelli Burglars Hit Several Homes On College Nondiscrimination On Devon Lane During Break By RYAN F. PLATT do so without authorization from the The Breeze Virginia General Assembly. By JOHN SUTTER n Arrest made for another recent burglary, PAGE 5 Madison Equality president The Breeze A letter sent to Virginia public uni- Leina’ala Robinson, a junior sociol- “I don’t feel safe living here,” senior easily kicked it in,” McCracken said. versities by newly appointed Attorney ogy major, spoke strongly against the A recent string of burglaries and a Rachelle McCracken said. “I can’t wait Nothing was reported stolen from Gen. Ken Cuccinelli sparked controver- letter because she felt it was based on home invasion struck the 1300 block to leave this street next year.” McCracken’s apartment. sy among politicians and citizens alike little logic. of Devon Lane. McCracken, an interdisciplinary Two days later on the night of March across the Commonwealth, and espe- “Essentially it sounds like what he’s From March 1 to March 12, four homes liberal studies major, said two men 4, police said two suspects, a black cially for students over spring break. doing is saying that universities don’t were broken into on the block of town- attempted to break into her house on male and a white male forced their The letter, issued March 4, explained have a right to put gender identification homes located between Port Republic the night of March 2. She said she and way into another townhome on the Virginia universities that have provided in both employment and admission, Road and Squire Hill Apartments. Two her roommates locked themselves in 1300 block. The suspects held one vic- protection for homosexual employees because it’s where state funding goes homes were broken into the week before their rooms and called the police after tim at gunpoint and forced him into a and students from discrimination in the spring break and two homes were bro- they heard noises. by-laws are, technically, not allowed to see CUcciNELLI, page 5 ken into during spring break. “Our [back] door was locked, and they see BURGLARY, page 5 Coming MESSAGE FROM THE EDITORIAL BOARD Soon Online OPINIONATED? Last week, 39 groups traveled the editorial board of a publication can become insti- to various tutionalized and opinions often grow stale. In order to gain locations, a fresh outlook and better gauge thoughts and concerns of including those on campus, we would like to extend an invitation to all St. Andrew, students, faculty and staff to apply for a new guest position Jamaica, for Alternative on the editorial board. The position would require meetings Spring Break. with the board twice weekly for one month to discuss topics See some of and choose the board’s stance on issues important to the JMU their stories at community. Each month we will select a new member. breezejmu.org To apply, give us your thoughts in no more than 250 words regarding what you think is currently the most important issue at JMU. Send submissions to [email protected] by Thursday, March 25 for consideration. HOLLY FOURNIER / THE BREEZE NEWS OPINION LIFE SPORTS 3/18 INSIDE 3 Drop the books 7 America the broke? 11 Bare roots 13 White out, Brown out More students use apps on America may be in for an Artist explores veins of Earth JMU coach Matt Brady their smart phones to study. economy on the decline, through steel. releases two players from similar to many EU nations. the men’s basketball team. 2 Thursday, March 18, 2010 breezejmu.org POLICE LOG reported theft of a laptop reported malicious discharge Larceny computer and an Xbox of a fire extinguisher n On March 3, a JMU student 360 from an unsecured and destruction of an Serving James Madison University Since 1922 reported theft of a $4,000 Eagle Hall dorm room. exit sign in Weaver Hall, composite art piece from n On March 7, a JMU visitor resulting in $50 damage. MISSION the Tri Sigma House lobby. reported theft of an n On March 4, a JMU police The Breeze, the student-run newspaper of James Madison University, serves student, faculty and n On March 4, a JMU unattended wallet and cell cadet reported graffiti on a staff readership by reporting news involving the campus and local community. The Breeze strives to student reported theft phone from Festival. Memorial Hall entrance door. be impartial and fair in its reporting and firmly believes in First Amendment rights. Published Monday and Thursday mornings, The Breeze is distributed throughout James Madison of a $2,100 MacBook Pro n On March 11, a JMU University and the local Harrisonburg community. Comments and complaints should be addressed from an unsecured Maple visitor reported theft Marijuana to Tim Chapman, editor. House dorm room. of an unattended wallet n On Tuesday, police arrested n On March 4, a JMU from Mauck Stadium. two JMU students, who also CoNTACT student reported theft n On March 4, a JMU student received judicial referrals, G1 Anthony-Seeger Hall, MSC 6805 of two unattended rings, reported unauthorized for alleged marijuana James Madison University valued at $550, from a charges made to a credit possession in Garber Hall. Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807 Burruss Hall restroom. card in Shorts Hall. MAIN TELEPHONE 540-568-6127 n On March 3, a JMU n On March 2, a JMU student Other FAX 540-568-6736 student reported theft of reported unauthorized off- n On Tuesday, a JMU student a $300 iPod Touch from campus use of a JACard. received three judicial ADVERTISING DEpaRTMENT 540-568-6127 an unsecured McGraw- referrals for trespassing, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF TIM CHAPMAN Long Hall dorm room. Property Damage violence to persons and [email protected] n On March 5, a JMU student n On March 2, a JMU student a weapon violation. NEWS DESK [email protected] LIFE DESK [email protected] SPORTS DESK [email protected] OPINION DESK [email protected] COPY DESK [email protected] PHOTO/GRAPHICS [email protected] [email protected] VIDEO [email protected] Nation&World ADS MANAGER ELLIOTT YOUSEFIAN FROM BLOOMBERG NEWS AND THE WASHINGTON POST ASST. ADS MANAGER BROCK HAZEN ADS DESIGN LEAD LINDSEY ANDREWS Facebook, started in 2004, has lured users Mississippi and AD EXEcutIVES BRYAN ALTENhauS Body Scanners May Not by adding games and making it easier to check Louisiana every MAGGEE DORSEY messages, notifications and friend requests.