11 ■ Pag* 13 ■ NffU efeMmitMvMM Portraits of young parents Swept an their taat IMU alumni rtdtfint themselves GmM photographs provule n glimpse into TJV Diamond Dukes completed a suvep of the with journeys around the world to Hit lives of teenage imtfen tin- w«* •» Nittany Lions over the weekend IMU imn 11-4 serve in the Peace Corps. ZbHtHome Saturday and 11-8 Sunday.

Taj-ro - ^. famesJames iviaatsonMadison uiiiciTsnyUniversity ^_—~ Today: Mostly sunny High: 63 HEICBREEZE ± Low: 37 Exercise addiction JMU under construction cases rise Campus development continues with four projects currently underway BY BRENNA WALTON said. Secondly, Leeolou will staff writer BY LISA NAIALICCIIIO of the Festival that is being built • lull writer to face the soccer fields will be have a "function room" where Lef s face it. It seems like a lot The steamrollers, cement the College Center expansion, entertainment can beprovided of people want to have a perfect trucks, dump trucks and bull- and the section that is being tor alumni. Thirdly, Thompson body. But how many hours are dozer, that s»vm like a constant built to face Health and Human said that then' will be room in students willing to put in at the part ol JMU this vear do have an Services and CISAT will be the the new center to display mem- gym? ■id in right but first they have alumni center. orabilia and display items. There are those who barely tour main projects to complete. Thompson said he hopes Finallv, Leeolou will bring know where UREC is and those Fred llihon, director of offices that are currently in four who become UREC regulars University Communications different buildings into one cen- only as Spring Break approach- Mid tiiere are four construction tral location, Thompson said. es. But for some, exercise con- Mofads currently underway. This will be the first "This will be the first time in trols every aspect of their life as These are the constiuction of a recent history that the alumni other activities, responsibilities new alumni center, the constnu time... the alumni will will have a place to call home. and relationships come second tion of the College Center, reno- Thompson said. to their daily intensive workout. i.iliuiis en Cilloid Hall and the have a place to Hilton said that Leeolou is According to an article on , instruction of a new bookstore. call home. "almost completed and should lusim Thompson, executive be finished by later tins spring." director of Alumni Relations, — Justin Thompson Freshman Brittany Cohen- Mid there is a distinction executive director. Alumni Relations Iveson said, "I didn't even between the alumni center and know that IMU currently has an the College Center expansion 59 alumni center. I think that the being built. Thompson said construction ot a more promi- both construction projects are nent center would be beneficial taking place in the College that the creation of the new to current students and espe- Center, or what is commonly Leeolou Alumni Center, named cially to those who have already referred to as the Festival, but for the center's main donors, graduated." in actuality, location and will bring four positive changes The College Center expan- to the alumni program. sion is a much bigger enterprise Ml rJHAN MOr/TOOMERY umlat photograph/ building contrauors are the umm'.uvfmtd.com, "Exercise only connection that these two The first is th.it this new loca- than Leeolou, according to Four construction projects are currently underway, Excess?," Ira Sacker, director of projects have). tion will be a "more visible loca- Including a new bookstore In the Godwin parking lot the Eating Disorders program at Thompson said the section tion on campus," Thompson see BV1WING, page 5 Brookdale Medical Center in area, which Is due to be completed in January 2003. New York City, said that about 4 percent of Americans struggle with excessive exercise and the numbers are on the rise. The article also states that compulsive exercise is a condi- tion known as exercise bulimia and is similar to classic bulimia in that those suffering from the And you're outta there disorder purge extra calories Junior short- through exercise rather than stop Nathan through the use of laxatives and Doyle turns a self-induced vomiting. double play However, it is unlike classic as a Penn bulimia in that it is nearly as State common in men as it is in University runner slides women. Into second According to the article, base. The long-term effects of the condi- Diamond tion are bone density loss and Dukes swept amenorrhea. or the ceasing of a the Nfttany woman's menstrual period. Uons In a Compulsive exercise is some- two-game thing that has afflicted the JML' series over community at times, according the weekend. to students and the UREC staff. JMU takes on Dana Ensley, coordinator of Liberty fitness and nutrition programs University at UREC, said that compulsive Tuesday at exercise often is difficult to 2:30 p.m. at home. SEE define and it is hard to deter- ? mine whether or not an individ- ER STORY PAGE ual is showing signs of compul- 17 sive behavior "It depends on the situa- DAVE VAMJienii* ptHHognqihrr tion," she said. "What could see WORKOUT page 5

Early signings limit New VP to head off-campus options fund-raising efforts BY BRANDON HIGHART will help us do some of the 'Package deals' offer incentives contributing writer things that we want to do." i |MU announced its selection Stafford has served as vice BY LAURA COCHRAN before their parents' arn\ al for the new vice president for president for Advancement at staff writer with only the finishing parenlal Development and Alumni the universities of Houston, Limited options for signing signatures on the contract Relations Tuesday as it prepares South Florida and Akron, a lease are available to last- remaining to complete the k'as- for an intensive campaign to according to a JMU press minute procrastinators this ing process. release. She will begin work- 1 secure private funding for year due to an increase in early "We an wav ahead of our- major upcoming projects. ing at JMU April 1. resident contracts in most off- selves as far as leasing gevs The hiring of Kalhy "We are pleased to have Dr. campus housing complexes. Collier said. Stafford, who will oversee all Stafford join the JMU leader- Programs to attract resi- Including utilities in the.osi of the university's fund rais- ship team," JMU President dents to sign leases early, such of rent as a "package deal ine, and alumni affairs, conns Linwood Rose said in the as SunChase's resident referral proved to be a success for |iis| months after |MU press release. kathv has incentive program, and "pack- many apartment complexes announced a temporary tree/e Croven herself as a hind raiser age deals'' with utilities includ- last year. Therefore, most com* on hiring due to recent aits in ivitiK planned and conduct- ed in the cost of rent, triggered panies that included utilities m state funding. ed capital campaigns at two an early rush of interest in leas- rent maintained their poHCMi According to Donna universities ing for 2002-'03. from last year, and the competi Harper. JMU's executive assis- Stafford soon will be lead- The resident referral incen- tion responded by changing tant to the president, the open ing JMU in its own capital tive program used by their policies to mirror other position was deemed cntK'al campaign, according to SunChase this year gave resi- companies' offers. enough by tin1 division heads Harper, who called the cam- dents the opportunity to The Commons, South View, to warrant the hiring of paign a "new and different receive $75 if they referred and Stone Gate, under joint- Stafford. The division heads emphasis on fund raising" someone to live in SunChase, ownership of LB&I Limited, include all JMU vice presi- for JMU. according to Emily Collier, began including cable, phone dents and the athletic director, When Capital campaigns SunChase's marketing manag- and Ethernet services in the and are responsible for all hir- are extended, intensive efforts er. Collier said she believed this 2001-02 leasing season, accord- ing decisions during the are made to raise private fund- helped to increase their leasing ing to leasing coordinator freeze, she said. The position ing from "major donors," progress and brought about a Jackie Lynch. Residents of the opened when Mitch Moore according to Charlie Crosson, 33 percent renewal rate. complexes were pletised to see left this past summer. interim vice president for Also this year, SunChase this change because it made lile Stafford was selected Fund Raising and decided to begin its leasing sea- easier on the busy college stu- "because of the depth of her Development. They usually son earlier so that it was prior dent and also provided a last for about five years and Ml OHAN MOSTGOMI k1! <"•""">hM experience,'' Harper said. to JMU's Parents' Weekend. cheaper rate, according to sen- "The programs that she has seek large-scale donations of The Commons Includes cable, phone and Ethernet serv- This resulted in residents being been involved with in the pas! ve FUND, page 4 able to apply for residence see HOUSING, page 5 ice. It uses this 'package deal' to entice residents. 2 I THE BRKEZK I MONDAY, FLB. 25. 2002

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• Men's ba-k.tb.ill, 7 p.m.. (Mil vj. University of Delaware in Crafton Stovall, Kappa Delta Kho will be conducting a at the CniHiH.it ion (enter NEWS presentation on hazing to be followed by a panel discussion of faculty, student leaders and community leaders in which Adult Health and Development • College Republicans meeting, 8 p.m., Taylor 402 audience members will be invited to participate program 3 TUESDAY, FEB. 26 WEDNESDAY, FEB. 27 Greek students square dance at • Baseball vs. liberty University, 2:30p.m.. Long • Baseball vs. Virginia Tech, 230 p.m, Long Field/Mauck Stadium retirement home 3 I i.ld/Mauck Stadium • Habitat for Humanity general meeting, 5 p.m, Taylor 305. OPINION • Candidate packets for Student Government hear about our spring house build and upcoming projects, Association's Executive Council, Honor Council president for more information, visit mnr imurdu/or^/liaMal or con- House Editorial: Gen ed should aHow and vice president, student representative to the Board of tact Sheryl at swcnsosl more choices 7 Visitors and Class Council executive officers for the sophonxire, junior and senior classes for the 2002-'03 Breeze reader s view Stem cell • EQUAL meeting, 6 to 7 p.m., Taylor 309 research sparks ethics issues 7 school ye.ir. j\ .ili.ible Feb. 26, midnight at

hltpJ/sgaimualuMKtmshtml, for more information, • Do you like to ski or snowboard? Come join the Ski Club at Breeze reader's view: Councilman contact Catie Campbell at aunpea or x8-6376 JMU. Meetings are the first and third Wednesdays of the wants students consolidated 7 month. 7 p.m. in the Airport Lounm' of Warren Hall, for Darts & pats 8 • Come join Circle K! Have fun and help more information, email jmuskichb&iolmailxom your community. Circle K meets every Tuesday at Spotlight How do you procrastinate 6 p.m., Taylor 305. For more information, contact • CARE weekly meetings, 7 p.m., Taylor 305, for more infor- during midterms? 8 Amy at atlniins&io/.ojm mation, contact Erin Strine at slrinem Breeze reader's view: Student says sex not just for procreation 8 • Madison Society's general meetings, 8 p.m., • EARTH meeting, 7 to 8 p.m., Keezell G-l Taylor 400 Breeze reader's view: President Bush • Weekly Take Back the Night Coalition meeting, 8:30 p.m. in too al ease with absolute judgements 8 * ll.i/in>; A tommiinih discussion." 8 p m ' T.iykir 410. fix mut information, contact |ordan at kMyjr or x8-3407 POLICE LOG LIFESTYLES

BV KlMBERLY McKENZIE Grand Larceny police log reporter Crosswords 10 • An unknown person reportedly removed a Horoscopes 10 Three JMU students reportedly were assault- laptop computer from Godwin Hall between ed by unknown suspects on University and Feb 14 at 8 a.m. and Feb 21 at noon. WEATHER Driver drives Fob 22 at 1:50 am The incident Today FOCUS currently is under investigation Number of drunk in public charges since Mostly Sunny Aug. 25:100 Making a world of difference 11 In other matters, campus police report the High 63 Low 37 IcJIowing: Number ol parking tickets issued between Feb 11 and 17 1,399 High Low Lost/Stolen Property STYLE

• A JMU student reportedly left their cell Partly Cloudy 58 27 Paths and Influences Journeys phone on the window sill in Moody Hall, MARKET WATCH In color 13 Feb. 20 between 1:25 and 2 p.m. When the Sunday. Feb 24 2002 Snow Showers 33 14 subiect reportedly went back to pick up the Zirkle House review 13 phone it was missing. DOW JONES AMEX Parity Cloudy 34 20 New Image Gallery review 13 30.41 8.34 Partly Cloudy 43 25 Property Damage dose 2.868 51 * dose 856 31 Style weekly 14 • A JMU student reported damage to a Hybrid cars 14 vehicle parked in the parking deck Feb 18 NASDAQ S4P500 at 3:26 p.m. The incident is currently is 8.30 A 8.89 "40 days/40 nights" movie review 14 under Investigation. close 1.724 54 ■ close 1,08984 INFORMATION ADVERTISING STAFF SPORTS fie Breeze is published Monday and Thursday mornings and distributed CLASSIFIEDS throughout Jame» Madison University and the local Harrisonburg cornmurwy Assistant Ads Designer Lead Comments and complaints should be addressed to Julie Sproesser. editor How to place a classified Come to 77ie Breeze Manager Karen Kuebtor Baseball 17 Mailing add™«: S»c*x, phone numbers office weekdays between 8 a.m and 5 pm. Gal ChapoM Advertising Style xB-3151 Wrestling G1 Anmony-Seegw Hall Advertising Designers Cos! S3 00 for the first 10 words. $2 for each 17 MSCT" News iH-6699 Executives Juae Bowers additional 10 words; boxed classified, $10 James Madison University .B-ao4i Men s basketball 1« Harnsontxirg. Virginia 22807 OpmorvFocui x8-3846 Billy Chambers Amanda Hlnoxer per column inch Phone: (540| 568-6127 Fax: (540) 56M736 Sports xB-6709 Mark Cole CarlyMedoscn Deadlines noon Friday for Monday issue, noon Sports beat 11 E-Mail address: me oreezaQfmu.edu PhowGfoohice ,M749 Ashley Gibbs Breeze Net: hnpyAvwHthetxBeze.org Windy Schneider Tuesday for Thursday issue Jeremy Hunt Sports weekly 11 Bookkeeper Receptionist Business/Technology Classifieds must be paid in advance in The Tim FOB Coordinator Tyler Shaokleford Bronze I HM Susan Sfxmefl Angio McWNvter Donna Dum

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1 CLOSINGS ■ - ■■'■■■■ ii—i REOPENINGS Wednesday, February 27, 2002 Sunday, March 10, 2002 Let's Go: Closes 2:00pm PC Dukes: Reopens 3:30pm UREC Smoothie Bar: Closes 9:30pm D-Hall: Reopens 4:30pm Lakeside Express: Closes 11:00pm The Festival: Reopens 5:00pm Mr. Chips: Reopens 5:00pm Thursday, February 28, 2002 Mrs. Greens: Closes 2:00pm Monday, March 11, 2002 Market One: Closes 8:00pm Chick-fil-A: Reopens 7:30am Java City-Festival: Closes 8:00pm Java City-Festival: Reopens 7:30am Madison Grill: Closes 9:00pm Java City-TDU: Reopens 7:30am PC Dukes: Closes 10:00pm Market One: Reopens 7:30am C-Store East: Closes 12:00 Midnight Door 4 Subs: Reopens 11am Let's Go: Reopens 10:45am Friday, March 1, 2002 Campus Store East: Reopens 11:00am Chick-Fil-A: Closes 2:00pm Lakeside Express: Reopens 11:00am Door 4 Subs: Closes 2:00pm* Madison Grill: Reopens 11:00am D-Hall: Closes 2:00pm Mrs. Greens: Reopens 11:00am Festival: Closes 2:00pm UREC Smoothie Bar: Reopens 12:00noon Java City-TDU: Closes 2:00pm Mr. Chips: Closes 5:00pm*

*Door 4 Subs will be open March 5 - 8 from 11am - 1:30pm Mr. Chips will be open March 5 - 8 from 8am - 2pm MONDAY, FKB. 25, 2(K)2 I THE BREEZE I 3

"It's a whole lot of fun. I don't even consider it a ■ Swing your partner class." Fraternity brothers and sorority sisters square dance with El I IK GlBBERNAN Harrisonourg senior citizens. senior sea beknr see below JMU students, senior citizens working together Weekend class promotes health, well-being for older area adults

BY BECKY PORTER "It's a whole lot of fun. I don't contributing writer even consider it a class." Other than Sunday after- Bach student enrolled in the noon run-ins at Wal-Mart, JMU * lass is responsible for planning students and Harrison burg's and leading one activity during senior citizens don't have the semester for the older much contact with each other. adults. Winn said she plans to That is what JMU's Adult teach Tae Bo. Health and Development Other activities so far this Program aims to change. semester have included bingo, The AUDI* is an inter-gen folk dancing, badminton and erahonal program designed yoga. "It all depends on what to encourage health in adults students come up with," over the age of 55. Wakefield said. Participating students work In addition to the student- OfM <-n one with seniors from led activities, every meeting within the community, as includes a guest iecture on outlined on the program's health topics pertinent to older Web site (urww.fmu.edu/toc- adults. Seniors also may use the work/ahdp/descrip.htm). fitness facilities available in Students earn three credits Godwin Hall. while helping to promote a sense Carole Paulett, 65, has been of positive health and well-being attending AHDP since its incep- in the older adults, according to tion three years ago. She became M.irvltn Wakefield, the program aware of the program while nr. tor On a broader scale, seeking her bachelor of individ- \l I OP strives to advance a sense ualized study at JMU. tin unity through positive interaction between the genera- -4 6 tions, she said. AHDP meets from 8:30 It's amazing how they a m. until 1 p.m. for nine Saturday mornings each open up to you. They semester. One-on-one pairs of students and seniors partici- seem like they really pate in various activities enjoy it. including exercise, health Hit kY <;\HKII Uaaffphotographer education, crafts and music, -Kim Winn Both students and retirement home residents participated in a number of country-Western style dances Wednesday. while sharing knowledge and sophomore wisdom about life. According to Wakefield, the 99- Sigma Chi. Tri Sigma square dance at local retirement home benefits of AHDP include the dunce to "apply the theories BY WILLIAM FTHRIDGE ize the event due to last impact vou can have on a per- more, who described the dance learned in class and the opportu- Although she graduated last contributing writer year's results. son when you take the time to as "not a typical community nity to work with a population year, Paulett continues to return Residents of the Camelot "They (the students) all got show your appreciation. We service event, which is why we that has a lot of stereotypes and every Saturday. "1 love the inter- Retirement Home were treated dressed up, provided good were there to remind them that wanted lodo U labels and help to dispel them." action and being a mentor to the to an evening of Interaction, music, introduced themselves Ihei aren'l forgotten.' Zelnick said Tri Sigma has The Al IDP falls under ISAT's students," she said. "I get square dancing and enjoyment and our residents thoroughly The |MU students participat- more philanthropy events department of sixi.il work and is recharged from it." by members of the Greek com- enjoyed themselves," Smith ed in the hour-long event by planned for this* semester. cross listed with gerontology, Paulett is doing her best to munity Wednesday at 7 p.m. said. "We hope they come back .issisting the residents, some of "We're planning a Cakewalk kinesiobgy, nursing and heilth spread word about the AHDP About 50 members ol Sigma ■gain next ve.tr" whom am wheelchair-bound, in the spring to raise money s* lances. I Loweveri Intended in me community "I tell every- Chi fraternity and Sigma through a scries of country - and awareness about eating students from any major may body," she slid. "Too often the Sigma Sigma sorority brought western style dances, holding disorders for the I eslle register for the class. community plays up the 'beer a variety of bluegrass and -66 them arm-in-arm, and provid- George Memorial fund, and Sophomore Kim Winn, a bus' aspect of JMU students. If they came, they would see that country music and enthusiasm We were there to remind ing a lively atmosphere, accord- we're hoping WC can organ- marketing major, said she .is Ihey came together to spon- ing to Smith. ize a carnival at IMU." she became involved with AUDI' they are smart, caring, energetic sor the evening for Camelot's them that they aren) Junior Rob Echols, Sigma said. Tri sigma sponsored the because she enjoys working people," Paulett said. 30 senior citi/ens Chi's vice president, described first Cakewalk ( arnival last with the elderly. "It's amazing Wakefield also noted that, Following up on the suc- forgotten. many "brightly lit face- hi year In honor of student how they open up to you," she with changing demographics, cess of the tvtnt latt year, fives" and "lots of enjoyment by George, who died in mid They seem like they real there will be a lot of job oppor- Sigma Chi Community Sen ke — Tim Dertzbaugh everyone." September 2000 .liter a lour ly enjov it tunities working with the 'Baby Chair Tim IX-rtzbaugh, a soph Sigma Chi comrminilv ion ke CM Reynolds said, "We know year-long battle with anorex- Hum initially was leery Boomers' in the future. omore, and Tri Sigma there's been a lot of controversy ia and bulimia. about the early Saturday morn- Understanding older adul's and Community Service Chali I rln about social frats and sororities The Camelot Retirement ing meeting time but said she their needs will be a valuable Reynolds, a sophomore, coor- lately; we just wanted people to Community is home to 30 soon realized thai "vou feel so skill," she said. For more information about dinated the event 9? know that we're more than fuel wheelchair bound or otherwise good once it's over It's worth it Reynolds contacted a social club." disabled senior dtbrens and is knowing someone is waiting the AHDP, see 1 Camelot's Activities Director LX'rtzbaugh said, "A lot o7 Attending the event for the located in (he Harritonburg then for you, ' she said hltp/Arwa'irmii-du/soawrk/ahdp/ Sue Smith, who Mid she was voung people don't care or first time was Tri Sigma mem- Health and Rehabilitation AUDI' Associate Director detcripJtim or contact Marylin more than willing t<» organ* don't realize how much o( an ber Hillary Zelnick, a sopho- ( entei on Reservoir Street rilie Ciibbernan, a senior, said. Wakefield al x8-2924 or wakefimo.

Fund raising, capital Think fast! campaigns on horizon n/HD.Jnm pea> I port scholarships, undergradu- million in private funds, $25,000 or more to support uni- ate research and construction according to Crosson. Hv con versity programs in both aca- projects, Crosson said. treat S capital campaign demic and developmental The university will Stafford led at the UniversiK areas, he Mid. depend on such funds to of Southern Florida generated "The academic community finance the new music and $220 million, according to a wants to provide tin' very best theater recital hall and the press release. education for students, and to athletic performance center Crosson pointed out thnt this do so it requires private fund- (MU is seeking $17 million in amount was generated over a ing." Cn>sson siul private tun.Is tor the projects, period of about live years and Crosson said he hopes ili.it that IMU cannot count on rais- JMU's capital campaign will ing such a lofty sum. However, begin no later than 2003 It the- -66- she s gof quite ,1 background, occurs, the final results could with experience in successful be tallied by 2008, JMU't can She's got quite a fund raising, >>•' said tennial year. Stafford served most recent The project is currently in the background, with ly with the University of early planning stages. 'I he experience in Houston System, a public SVS department is doing a lot of pre tern of education that includes linunary work tngauge out Ma successful fund raising. four separate universities in and sibilities." Crosson sml "We re around the Houston SUM, identifying major projects that — Charlie Crosson According to a |MU press require tn.\|or dollars that we interim VPof Development ami release, Stafford served simulta- need within .1 apadA amount Alumni Relations neously as the vice chancellor of of lime." the entire system and as \ u e The academic community ■99 president for university will analyza it-, needs and then advancement at the system's present a list of programs largest university, the requiring funding to Rose, according to a recent |MU University of I louston. who will make some alter nress release Stafford .ils<» served .is vice ations to it as he M«* fit, Increase in private funding president for university Crosson said. Major donor will be dramatic as a result of advancement with the PATRICK MOKAN/ivnirfhiflfU phuuitrapher prospects are then .onta, ted the capital campaign I .isi University of South l-'lorida and asked if they are int. 1. -t year, foi example, through a from 1994 to 2000, according The University Health Center sponsored an audience response game show Tuesday In PC Ballroom. Called -Think Fast," the 9C>mlnute game presented ed in supporting any of these combination of the senior daaa to the press release, and held a contestants with trivia questions in areas like health and pop culture. The programs, he laid challenge fund, personal gifts similar position with the winning team was awarded $200 In cash. In addition to academic pro and corporate foundation sup- University of Akron from grams, funds raised will sup port JMU raised a record $9.1 WHS to 1994 4 ITHK BRKKZK I MONDAY. FEB. 25. 2002 NEWS Games come from behind to shine BY ALAN ABRAHAMSON ing system for skating will be Los Angeles Times considered later this year. They will be remembered by The decision to award a sec- many .is the comeback Games. ond set of gold medals to the For tru1 llNsftBfc tor the host city, l .inadian pairs skaters opened tor llu- host nation. the door to those aggrieved by A joyful 16-year-old from judging calLs — in Games past Great Neck, \.Y, the beauty of and present. her jumps and spins matched Romney took a philosoph- only by her uncanny poise, ical view. makes an unfathomable fourth- "Some people would say, to-first leap in Olympic 'Oh, the judging scandals women's figure skating. detract from the Games,'" he An Australian short-track said. "No, that's part of the speedskater, the last one stand- Games. We're humans, with ing, slaloms past fallen oppo- all our foibles. You see the nents sprawled near the finish greatness of human spirit. lino tO from last to first to And some of the weakness. win his country's first Winter That's what it means to be on Olympic gold medal. the world stage." An American speedskater, Overall, the Salt Lake City unsure she can compete at all (lames received high marks. An* kin Rjppmg/ku Angrlei Timei with her training ruined by an Bob Barney, director emer- untimely bout of mononucleo- The United State* won the silver and bronze medals and Germany won the (old In the four-man bobsled event. These are the itus of the Center for rift wins a gold medal and sets a first medals In the bobsled competition for the United States in 46 years. Olympic Studies at Canada's world record. had been "absolutely fantastic," in Lillehammer in 1994 and in wildly for American winners, movement," U.S. media bias University of Western In these Winter Olympics, adding, "Transport worked. Nagano, Japan, in 1998. launching into the familiar roar and the use of referees from Ontario, said the Games have despite bickering over judging Technology worked Security The U.S. resurgence can be of "U-S-A! U-S-A!" for the likes the National Hockey League "graphically shown how the and the threat of protests and was not too heavy. Then? were traced to Calgary, where a spe- of Jim Shea Jr., a third-gene ra- as opposed to Europeans — Olympic movement, the boycotts, organizers of these warm crowds ... Tonight I am a cial commission headed by tion Olympian, who won the .it l >l\ mpic hockey matches Olympic Games, when suc- Games can say they have nearly- happy man." New York Yankee owner skeleton race. Because the stakes at the cessfully executed, remain a completed their own comeback. The 1994 Olympics in George Stein brenner was But the crowds also tnthusi Games are so high for celebration of achievement." Rebounding from a bid scan- Lillehammer, Norway, set the appointed. Its obvious conclu- astically greeted athletes from nations, for political and Perhaps most important, dal that threatened its ability to standard for the Winter Games. sion: it takes money and com- all over the world, Their appre- sports leaders as well as ath- according to Barney and other host the competition, the Salt But Lillehammer is a village. Salt mitment to win medals ciation showed thmugh with letes, the Salt Lake experi- experts who study the Olympic Lake City Organizing I-ake a city, and the IOC now is Since then, the USOC has loud applause for the stunning ence clearly was marked by movement, these Games also Committee has put on an committed to Winter Games in invested millions of dollars victory in the quarterfinal round controversies outside the offered an affirmation of the immaculately organized Winter bigger cities. The 2006 Winter into athlete training and sup- ol men's hockey by underdog control of Games organizers. Olympic ideal — a reminder of Games, renewing hopes the Games will be in Turin, Italy. port. Over the past four Belarus over Sweden. During the first week of the how, when the spotlight* does Olympics will soon return to the Thanks to the US. Olympic years, the USOC poured $40 Mitt Romney, president and c lames, i s, mdal that had long turn to the athletes, the Games United States. Committee's own impressive million into a variety of pro- ( EOol the Silt I.ike Organizing threatened to engulf figure still retain the power to eclipse Four U.S. cities are vying for comeback, Americans can grams ranging from salary Committee, said, "I hoped we skating erupted. Russian pairs impressions of scandal or cor- the 2t)12 Summer Games: New expect to be a force in those stipends to sports medicine would have really good Games, skaters Elena Berezhnaya and ruption, supersede reports of York, San Francisco, Houston Games as well. to insurance premiums for but in some respects, they wen- Anton Sikharulidze were origi- the billions of dollars it takes and Washington Success here, US. athletes hit bottom 14 athletes' health coverage. great Games in that the Games nally awarded gold, Canadians from government or business U.S. Olympic Committee years ago by fielding a team that "After 25 years of struggling brought the Olympic spirit to the )amie Sale and David Pelletier interests to stage the Games. ■"resident Sandra Baldwin, said, won only six medals during the to find the best way to fund our front. "The way the spectators the silver — even though many Consider the unrestrained "greatly improves the opportu- 1988 Winter Olympics in sports, we've found a method cheered the athletes of the world TV viewers in the United States glee of the medal winners in the nity for the United States to win Calgary. After an all-out effort to that really works," Baldwin said. - that was very touching." and Canada and spectators at men's skeleton sledding race — the bid in 2012." become a winter sports super- It worked all right. For the Of course, not everyone was the event thought the American Shea, Austria's Martin These Games — played power, the USOC, the most first time, U.S. Winter Games -is impressed with the North Canadians deserved first place. Rettl and Switzerland's Gregor amid unprecedented security — important of the 199 national medalists came from all comers American hospitality. The Cold After an intense public out- Staehli, long-time friends who are already being seen in influ- committees in the Olympic of the nation — and diverse eth- War was revived, at least in the cry, scrutiny from U.S. and embraced repeatedly and said ential Olympic circles as having movement, but an institution nic backgrounds. There was world of sports. Canadian media interests, and they were "family" redeemed the United States as long dogged by dizzying man- Jennifer Rodriguez , the daugh- Russian President Vladimir reports that a judge said she was Shea said a few minutes hosts following the problem- agement turnover, finally is ter of Cuban refugees, twice win- Putin, a sports fan who was "pressured" into voting for the after the race, "Everybody plagued Atlanta Summer getting it right in its central ning bronze And speedskater watching closely from Russian p.nr, the International puts all this emphasis on win- Olympics in 19%. mission: training and sup- Derek Tarra and bobsledder Moscow, called the Games rl Skating Union proposed that a ning gold medals and the Privately, International porting athletes. Vonetta Flowers, both winning flop." He charged that North second set of gold medals be medal count, beating other Olympic Committee President Heading into the final day of gold, both becoming firsts to win American athletes had a awarded to the Canadians. countries. That's not what the Jacques Rogge has told col- competition, U.S. athletes have Winter Games gold — Parra the "clear" advantage at the The IOC ratified that propos- Olympics is all about. It's leagues that Salt Lake produced won a record 32 medals, includ- first Mexican American, Flowers Games, and protested what he al, and the Canadians got their about competing and bringing the best-ever Winter Olympics. ing 10 gold; the VS. team's pre- the first black. viewed as excessive commer gold as well. And now a radical the world together in a peace- He said Saturday the Games vious high medal count was 13, As expected, crowds cheered cialization of the Olympic overhaul of the traditional scor- ful, friendly competition." 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Thompson sold renovations" will be made to January 2003. according to a Assembly would provide SI bil- the College Center expansion the residence hall's walls. «U\ Nov. 15 issue of The Breeze- lion to state schools for building HOVSIS(i.fnmijse that h.i\ e been ness and nutrition and the Dobberfuhl, a SunChasi teal or SEED (Stop Fating and noticed by the UREC staff in educational opportunities to dent. "For example, my "We still have some four- The W'cbMP article sup bedroom apartments available ports that theory. It stales that Exercise Disorders), a nmlti general. She also slid that she diminish he misinformation roommate would have ,1 one of the reasons exercise disciplinary team dedicated approximately 10 to 20 that people get. phone right now because she in Ashby," lloltzworth said. "We also have a great room- bulimia often goes unrecog- to seeking out and pro\ Idlng Students thai have been "I try to give support and wouldn't have forgotten to nized is that it can't be dlag support for those with eating referred to her through Si I I). help that person make the con- pay her bill." male-matching list if someone nosed by the number of hours and exercising disorders the Nutrition Analysis nection to what the source of SunChase covers water, is looking to be paired up." a person exercises. UREC alao offers a fitness Program at UREC or the n-gis their behavior is. Often, what sewer and trash collection in Olde Mill, with its new "There's no single cut-off or aeeeeemenl program. Specific tered dietician at the University they think they have to do to its rates. Varying by floor "package deal," is committed dosage where we can say Aha, professional staff members I lealth Center. reach their goal (is not neces- and which bedroom a stu- to providing higher mainte- you've gone too far. The per- are counseled and trained on sary]. They often want to dent lives in, rent ranges nance, according to Turner. son's mindset provides a better approaching those showing achieve more than what is pos- from $295 to $315. All other "Due to the competition, -66 services are the residents' we are making more of an indicator," said Jack Raglin, ■ the warning signs of compul- sible in a short amount of time." sport psychologist at Indiana sive exercise behav lot There is a lot of Some students said they responsibilities effort to keep our places in bet- University. "Exercise adduts If any staff members notice thought that compulsive exer- However, even with the ter shape," Turner said. don't exercise for their health anything they believe to have compulsive exercising cising was a problem in the decision to not provide utili- Students agree the environ- ties in rent, SunChase is ment at Olde Mill is much or to train for a specific event; cause for concern, they con- |MU community. they're exercising for the sake tact I nsley by either drop at JMU. "There is a lot of compul- almost filled to capacity, more relaxing in comparison according to Collier. She said to the strip of complexes on of exercising." ping a note into Ensley's mail- si\ ■ exercising at JMU. By that, box or in person, regarding — Sara Rogers I just mean people who exer- there are still 40 individual Port Republic Road. UREC trains its employees junior to look for the signs that what they've seen and the ejta religiously and become placements available for stu- "We renewed our lease this year because it's more laid- someone is engaging in person's first name, provided obsessed with it, working out dents who are looking for three roommates. Also, for back here," senior Erik Dart unhealthy exercise habits, they were able to talk to the every day, sometimes more according to to Ensley. It person. If Ensley noti than once a day," junior Sara students looking for a pair to said "Also, you can't beat the ss i.ite .ind location." recently became a part of the patterns, she will attempt to Rogers said. match up with, three resident approach the person in a non- Junior Emily Moran pairs still are looking for two As oi November, all units standard training sessions were assigned in Fox Hill town required of all employees. confrontational way by "However, that's just the tip agreed. "I think some people roommates, she said. As with SunChase, homes, according to a Fox Hill That aspect of training previ- inquiring about their exetdat of the iceberg," she said. "I do spend too much time at the four-bedroom apartments representative Funkhouser & ously had been conducted in program and finding out think there's a lot of people we gym instead of incorporating smaller program training ses- what their goals are. haven't reached yet." exercise into their normal are no longer available in Associates could not be reached tor comment sions, according to Ensley. On average, Ensley said In terms of providing help daily activities." the Commons, Stone Gate

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AC'>-1|,.ir ■*f*-r*Mt,-vt,i,y%ti.^ .J»lIW»>0»Jn,,f,owt.«a| »|dt«li1*-»P,<,<«,• MONDAY, FEB. 25, 2002 ITHE BREEZEI 7 "How can I support the hawkish language that our " The problem there is thai president is using when heads students aren't motivated to of state around the globe are learn about things they don'l being offended?" care about, things they JON ANDERSON didn't choose ..." senior see house editorial, below -LW-LQlsL tec column, page 8

WESLEY HEDGEPETH BREEZE READER'S VIEW Stem cell research sparks ethical issues In August of last year, can support something such as President George W. Bush stem cell research. When some- approved the use of federal one is pro-life, they usually funds to support research on a don't support the killing or ter- limited number of existing minating of a fetus, yet we can human embryonic stem cell see plain as day that stem cell lines, said Maureen L Condic in research is doing just that. Yes, it the January edition of religion is considered to be an action fur- and public life journal first thenng scientific research and Things, an assistant professor of development and not a form of neurobiology and anatomy at birth control. Apparently what the University of Utah. This is overlooked is that the same decision had many supporters basic action is being preformed and many objectors, as any to achieve these different goals. heated topic does. Supporters of According to Dave stem cell research argue that Andrusko, a writer for The restricting federal funding will National Right to Life News, slow down the progress of sci- research coming out of the ence, while those opposed insist University of Minnesota's Stem that any use of cells coming (ell Institute seemed to break from human embryos creates a the holdup in the debate'over significant violation of moral embryonic stem cell research principles. It is clear that pres- that ends in the death or termi- sure to increase the limits fixed nation of embryos. Dr. &,%$*$? by Bush will continue. It also is Catherine M. Verfaillie and her quite clear that the moral posi- colleagues have discovered a tions of those opposed to this type of adult stem cell, called research are unlikely to change, "multipotent adult progenitor Condic said. cells," found in human bone Many may be unfamiliar marrow. It shows the possibility with stem cell research. of growing into any kind of tis- Basically, scientists take repro- sue in the body. ductive cells, or stem cells, out The adult stem cells isolated HOUSE EDITORIAL of fertilized embryos to grow by Verfaillie's team appear to cells of different human body offer the best of all possible organs. Because these cells are worlds. They seem to possess all GenEd should allow more choices reproductive cells, it would give the advantages of the embryonic us an unlimited supply of stem cells but avoid the major Teachers have encouraged would be endless and that the learn about international It is true that students need organs, which means stem cells drawback researchers have us lo read since the first choices would be all ours. affairs because they wasted some structure, and the will be extremely helpful for encountered with embryonic when the Berenstain Bears After experiencing GenEd, we their time in a US. govern- GenEd program excels at curing many diseases and stem cells, namely ending up and "See Spot Run" were all now know better than to ment course shockingly remi- organizing our educational reducing deaths from heart fail- killing it. In fact, the news about the rage. Vie read in class and dream so big. niscent of high school. lives. To really work though, it ure, for example. If you think the abilities of adult stem cells is we read at home and (or most GenEd sounds like a great Currently up for review by needs to organize our learning this sounds too good to be true, not new. Verfaillie's work is just of us, it was fun. It was excit- idea at first. An organizedpro- the GenEd Program Self- experiences not into specific it is. The truth is when these the latest evidence that adult ing to choose what books to gram that forces students to Study Team, the program course numbers but into gen- st«m cells are removed, the fer- stem cell research is a much read out of a library or book take a wide variety of courses, seems to be at a much less eral cartons of learning. tilized embryo is no more. more efficient and humane way fair of thousands' Free to the program sets out to make controversial place than when Requirements are fine. Whether you say the fertilized of research than that of embryos. explore in the pages, there was us well rounded; It-tries to first implemented. Started in Require us to take an art class, embryo is "dead" or "terminat- Asa religious pro-life conser- an imaginary world of talking teach us things we may not 1997, almost five years of force us to leam about litera- ed" is up to your own beliefs vative, I could never support the creatures, there were adven- have chosen to learn about on tweaking have worked out ture, science, math and tech- and morals. killing of one life that is about to tures in the great outdoors or our own. The problem there is some of the kinks in organiza- nology, but give us the free- The real question is, why kill begin to save another that might even outer space. that students aren't motivated tion. In fact, according to the dom to choose pottery over an innocent unborn fetus to help be about to end. To kill an inno- As we got older, the choic- to leam about things they Feb. 21 edition of The Breeze,). ancient cave art, southern lit- another human being? The cent life, that has yet to begin, es became fewer and far more don't care about, things they Scott Lee, executive director erature over British survey killing of a fetus is definitely not for reasons no more than restricted. Subjected to strict didn't choose. In GenEd, most for the Association for Core courses or ecology over the worth saving the life of a sick research is repulsive. I am in full summer reading lists, of the choices are made by Texts and Courses, said ifs required biology class that human being. What gives the ill support of the research of Nathaniel Hawthorne and someone else. one of the best organized pro- happeas to be in our cluster. human being any more right to Verfaillie and her colleagues. If Fyodor Dostoevsky at ages Fulfilling the requirements grams in the country when he We've all chosen to come to live than the unborn fetus or Verfaillie's research is one day too young to comprehend of this cluster and that pack- spoke about the GenEd pro- college because we made a embryo? Is it only because this proven to work, it would elimi- such works, many of us lost age, and then just barely sav- gram in a presentation here choice to continue our educa- person has lived longer, or is it nate any need to use embryos. tin' /»>t for reacting in our ing time to finish a major and last week. Describing JMU's tions. We are here because we that we just don't believe the Stem cells could be taken from youth — stifled by restric- minor, students are missing GenEd as "lightyears ahead seek out learning opportuni- fetus deserves that chance to bone marrow, eliminating the tions, forced into learning opportunities. They're miss- of a lot of institutions," l.ee ties. Let us choose what we live? Has the unborn asked to be death or termination of the what others thought we ing the opportunity to take the stressed the aforementioned want to leam about at this a lab experiment, so maybe, just embryo. Hopefully one day in should learn. Latin American history course "idea" of GenEd and the institution. Let us choose how maybe, it could save a life? I the near future, with the help of Not much has changed they've always wanted to take organization of it as a good lo spend our money and time. think not. This is a serious prob- Verfaillie, we will have a more since we came to college. because they wasted their thing. Praising its structural Let us have our Berenstein lem that should be dealt with efficient and humane alternative Walking onto this liberal arts time in a GenEd survey class successes, he failed to Bears and let us "See Spot immediately. to embryonic stem cell research. campus, it would seem that they probably slept through. address the problem of its Run" into tin- dog house he I would love to know how Wesley Hcttgcpcth is a freshman the possibilities for learning They re missing the chance to lack of choices. likes best. Bush, as a pro-life individual, political science major. ADAM SHARP BREEZE READER'S VIEW The Breeze Councilman wants students consolidated Editor Juli« Spnwsser might close tor good. dent of Harrisonburg. I pay the our presence, now certain xeno- Managing editor Amanda Capp Danger, JMU students, dan- Let's not bury our heads in outrageous 5 percent entertain- phobic individuals are making Ads MNHT Christine Anderson ger. If we lived in the '50s on the set of a futuristic TV show about the sand, folks. There are people ment tax geared toward JMU plans for our legal removal from News editor Richard SakshauR space exploration, perhaps my in I larrisonburg who do not like students. I am a registered voter "their" neighborhoods. V\fc need News editor Lindsay Marti first sentence would be suffi- us. Until now, however, most here in Harrisonburg. I am a cit- to speak up or we will lose our Asa. nem editor Jamts David cient to awake and alert my fel- people were content to merely izen of the United States. I will freedom to use the entire hous- Opinion editor Ttmrtct Nowlin low students to our impeding complain about our occasional not live in a ghetto. ing market in Harrisonburg. Style editor Jennifer Surface collision with harm. But now in loud parties and drunken In the United States we think Yet this issue is more than Focus editor Danielle Potato 2002, life is loud and attention is behavior. Unfortunately, now a of a ghetto as the slums of an our housing choices. Will we as Assl style/focus editor K.C Gardner short, so I'm going to yell and prominent politician wants to inner city. That's not what a members of Harrisonburg let a Sports editor T>avl» Clingenpeel scream and maybe I'll get your pack us all up and send us to the ghetto is. A ghetto is> any area small number of bigoted citi- virtual JMU student ghetto where a minority lives because zens dictate where we can live? AsH. sports editor Drew Wilson attention. Danger, JMU stu- of economic pressures or social Will we be pushed around by ( , the "■pinion i>t the cJumul Kurd a. J whole, «IK! IS not dents, such as apartment com- want to walk to campus. I want dents do not care about local can register to vote in the May ncfr^vjnlv 'he Ofriltt n "t my individual waif mrmher nf the Breett. plexes along ..Neff and Port to be able to walk downtown politics. We can talk endlessly election. The transit buses we Editorial Board : Republic roads." whenever I wish, not just when about foreign policy, punishing use, the tax rates wt pay and the Julle Sproesser Amanda Capp TerrerKc Nowlin l,et me take a quick poll: the bus routes go there I don't al-Qaeda and freeing Tibet, but day-to-day policies we live Klnor Managing Editor Opinion Editor how many people live in houses want to have to buy a car just to when it comes to local issues, under all are handled at the near Mason Street, South Main go to college. like Harrisonburg-JMU rela- local level and all are issues that Lcrrer-. to ihc cdirot should he no more than 500 words, column, tru-uld he no Street or anywhere else in the More than my housing pref- tioivsor theCenl d program, we we have a say in. MM MM tOCO words, and both will he published on .1 sr-.t.c available KIM*. city besides the cookie-cutter erences, however, I am not a would rather spend our energy A long time ago, when peo- Tors MM K- aVli*,red to TrW Bnw by noon Tuesday 01 5 p.m. Friday. apartments? A bunch of you cow. I do not consider myself talking about planning our next ple cared, some people called Dw rWw reserves the nichi ktedti tor il,mn mJ -\ «. How many would live in those part of a herd of cattle that can big party. The problem is that for an end to "taxation without The opinion", in tJlMMCtlOfl Jo not necessarily reflect the opinion of the areas if possible? That window be corralled into an area of any while in the past discriminatory tit \. I i|.t. mil HMTI "f Itmrs MtMMfl ' 'mvrrsilv of opportunity looks like it city against my will. I am a H-M citizens merely griped about sir STVDEJVTS. page 8 OPINION 8|THK BBIEZBIMONDAY, FBB. 25. 2002 ELIZABETH BAKES BREEZE READER'S VIEW Darts Student says sex is not just for procreation /X;"> A /'.»> OH \iibmitledamm\m>ush tmipriiMdma BMCV ii\ tillable basis. today or 50 years ago — they Stdmitwum* are based upon ime person s If someone had never gOM the house," informing them the advertise sex as their most opinion of a ynI " wfu-iiio'i. per\on or event scuba diving, he or she. conse- "ins and outs" ot plawingthdi important marketing strategy. ami do iwl nru<\tinl\ reflet t the truth quently, would not write an lovers sexually In the East, Pats It is onlv our American puritan- l-.-nuul Juris ami pals /.> hrcc/olpfe holmail i > >'» article describing to his/her there are Kama Sutra and rc.iders the experience of scuba I.mtta spiritual guides to pMMM ical traditions that have taught diving How could one under- ing oneself sexually Perhaps us tli.it MX is dirty and should Pat... stand the true meaning or feel- Grainer thinks tu tVU taught be hidden. Actually, sexual Dart... ing ft the experience if he/she this attitude from our most val promiscuity is nothing new to A "fllMII •-top w.ikin»; up in Hi'' A "thinks for suing me from -a-lot-of- ne\ a has had the experience? I ued early Christian scholars, this country either, from the inurnnig" dart to .ill the stocytoya who humiluitinn" pnl to the girl who stopped me wish to argue that senior Ste like St. Augustine who said, witch trials of Salem, insist on dying their h.ur. going t.inning before I "ent MoD Hall and told ma ih.it I (irainer who wrote the Feb. 11 "Grant me chastity and conti- M,i^.ichusetts to the "free .in,l -howing up .it URI-'l two weeks had .1 gn-.it big np in the hick ot im |Mra column "Society quickly nence, but not yet." If Crainei love" sexual revolution of the before Spring hre.ik (list to I.-ok .it mam shov\ few niv undnft It is nice to know tkit becoming giant orgy," should really btticva that M-\ tor plea- 1960s. 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(irainer that sex for the sake ol tnes did not engage in sexual to feel as one with one's partner, A "vvh.it m.ikes \ouso spiii.il" .l.irt to A thank you" pot to lvlta Gamma pleasure is wn>ng? It certainly iCttvfty Until thevw.-re ready to then wouldn't he want to make the girl in the ISAT gravel lot who drove and Kappa Pi for the huge box ol art -up was not the Bible Look at the have a family Most countries sure that he actually does reach completely .iniund me while 1 h.ul waited plies they donated to the Mcrcv lions.' ^.iiigo(S>ngv Thy lips are like around the world have been that level of intimacy with his in Una for .1 parking spot for IS minutes childn-n's aAer-achool pri>gram. a thread of scarlet... Thy young harboring healthy sex attitudes partner before he decides that and then had the nerve to -.iv Do you Seal in Ii/ "'i' Mercy Roust vohmuert breasts are like two roses that rincc before the time the Bible she is the only one for him? know who I am at this school7" when I who uvnl you to knme lluil thank- le your feed among the lilies How was written. The reason that Some people are not sexually lafcad her why she cut me off. kmdnc>> its i>rg.nuZiltion>, our nen art thera- much better is thy love than early Christians turned to compatible, and I am glad that I Sent in I'i ii gW VMO think- ifuf if uou keep py program has expanded greatly. wine and the smell of thine oint- chastity as a moral standard will be aware of that possibility up lluil attitude yen wont gH my fc hi life ments than all spices (>ptn to was to distinguish themselves before 1 choose a life mate. me, my love, for my head is from the Pagans and lews. One I honestly respect drainer s tilled with dew and my locks of the most popular gods of decision to wait. It's lovely that Dart... with the drops of the night." Hinduism, Krishna, is sup he wants to share this special Pat... posed to be worshiped and bond with onlv his life partner A "thanks for-hnally-observing-not- A "learn-whereto-stick your-drinks \es, of course, Solomon is only thinking of reproduction. Not to longed for as one would a lover, I'loase respect my decisions. I only-the-problems-wilh-rilalionships in- dart to the visually impaired vending mention that Solomon had how with the highest intimacy — should not be made to feel like our-s*xiety-but-how-to-solve-them'' pal to machine man who stocked the DM t» >k<- many wives? No, there was no sexual intimacy. The Creeks a slut because I haven't chosen the author of the I lappily ever after" col- shelf with raspberry ice tea cooleni pit'iniscuity in the Bible. and Romans always have been his path. umn in Thursday's edition of Iht B From an angry Fredenkson Hall fM who The prophet Muhammed proud ot the human form and i.hzaivth Bakes is an itntnar- Sent m by an impressed mkter EOhOSflun/l realty needed sortie caffeine to stndu for ,1 tc-t abo had several wives In fact, its magnificent sexual capacity. ricil junior religion major xvho has lias belicivd thai m is not a feeling, but an and ended up with two di*gu*tmgty fruity \. v. ish Rabbis have guidebooks |ust look at a billboard or televi- experienced true intimacy and does action and think* you knenv more about rela- drinks and probably failed tier test Ivcause of dedicated to keeping "peace in sion ad anywhere in Europe not feel guilty. tioiuhipt than you heti your mistake

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JON ANDERSON BREEZE READER'S VIEW Students kicked to one President Bush too at ease with absolute judgements side of city? s// DI.\rS,frompage7 Is it me, or is President edition of The Bn'ravZak, you will not let them escape justice, the U.S. government's perspec- Bush seems to recognize representation." Perhaps in this George Bush fixin' to declare a <\rv absolutely right. "Cod help which was summarized in his tive on hostile foreign govern- that he is the man of the hour. situation, we need to coin a jihad? The president's State of me." I watch the Fox News State of the Union address. ments, given the accumulation I lc- is taking on a problem thaf new phrase: "No ghettoization the Union address a few weeks channel, but I like to watch The president's rhetoric also of trustworthy intelligence, is global in scope and critical with representation " We must back, signaled the probability of CNN, MSNBC, CNBC, BBC has rattled some feathers which is kept from the public for the security of nations. speak out, and the only way military action against govern- and every now and then I among our Luropean allies. If for very good reason. Those who oppose Bush's rigid incumbents listen is through ments that step out ol line in walch the local news. "Cod, you keep up with current A few things are no longer stance on the advancement of the ballot box. relation to terrorist activity. He please continue to help me events, you will know that the secret The history ot terrorist terrorism hopefully will be pro- After Spring Break there will spoke with absolute resolve — anyway." Europeani cried foul in our groups has proven that they will tected along with those of us be many opportunities to register something that seems to escape The president's ease at mak- treatment of the "detainees" commit mass murder I heir who support him to vote in I larrisonburg and to the academic elite — when he ing absolute iiidgments con- being held at Guantanamo Bay, destructive methods an- SVOh In the words of Jesus, use absentee ballots if you will warned that nations timid in cerning war on hRTOr is rockin' Cuba Our allies were proven ing rapidly to include weapons "Wisdom is proven right by her be leaving after the spring thtir Bghl against terror w ill see- the political world and revers- wrong about the alleged mis- of mass destruction RogUS Children/ meaning that the semester. We must send the sig- the United Stales act ing the standards of acceptable treatment, and they are wrong States, such .is the ones kwnti future will reveal the benefit of nal that we are not second class According to foxnev - com speech. 'They were as wrong as about Bush's tough talk con- fied by the president in his current actions. Its 111v hrm . iti/ens There isan alternative "Referring specifically to 'axis they an' evil!" said Bush, refer- cerning aggressive moves speech, are known to have sun conviction that our president is to the incumbents: CHANGE of evil' members \orth kon-a. ring to terrorists groups like Al agltnat hostile regimes. ported their murderous actions. acting in the best interest of candidates Deb Stevens and Iran and Iraq, Bush said that Qac-da and terror supporting How can I support the So when Bush boldly stands up all nations. While the Cheryl Talky both pnitessors at the United States will work states In spite of opposition hawkish language that our and dadares to the world that advancement of his is war on IMl are mnning for City Council. closely with its allies to defeat from some outspoken intellec- president is using when heads he will not sit by and wait for terror is shaking the status Vote fioa CHANGE in how nations developing weapons luals, who condemn him for nl st.ite around the globe an- hostile groups and countries quo, his decisive action is I lamsonhurg treats JMU students of mass destruction, but will using the WOfd "evil," Bush being offended? The short with such ,i iustor\ to obtain exactly what is needed to pre- Adam Sharp is a fmsftlfaui also be willing to go it liana.' continues to face the nation answer is that Bush is right The nuclear weapons, he dot's so lor vent greater harm. Modern Foreign EjngwejCS major By the way, in response to Zak with his straight talk, dedartng, long version would have to the protection of peace-loving Jon Anderson is a SSMAV and is proud to /*' known as a Salih's column in the Fcb 11 terrorists are evil doers and he Include some understanding ot nations including his own SCOM and Mil) major. towmt who swab Ins mind.

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It's 5 a.m., and the only nolM loudei tli.m flu There are currently 41 JMU alumni serving in the rooster's crow is the boisterous honking ot Ihe Peace Corps. According to Regional Recruiter Jennifer mttstus, an oi erfilled bus w ith people and live PihVlla. this places JMU in the top five in the Mid- animals hanging out of every window and Atlantic region for number of volunteers. door. You push your mosquito net aside. make Pnaldent Bush recently has offered a challenge of yourself a cup of coffee, and begin your day. his own. Bush plans to double the number of Peace After a few meetings, a couple 25-minute walks Corps volunteers over five years. According to the back and forth from town, tracking down a lew Peace ( OCPI MWI release Interest in Peace Corp* Soars teachers and several cups of chai (tea made with in Baponte to Prgriaettfa Inittatiiv, "Following the whole milk instead of water — the national drink ot presioenfa Jan 29 State of the Union speech, in Kenya), you are headed back home, mentally and which ha announced the Peace Corps growth target physically drained. as part of the new USA Freedom Corps initiative. The neighbor's children greet you. After playing Peace Corps Web site traffic and requests for applica- with the children and socializing with their paftnta tions increased more than 300 percent." for a while, vou head inside to get dinner, do some The application process consists of several compo-j more work, .ind then read your book as you drift off Denta. Students hoping to receive an assignment ckntf to sleep, getting ready to do it all over again. to graduation need to apply their junior year or early 1>ti» may not seem like a very attractive day to in their senior year. In addition to a written applica- some, but for JMU graduate Elizabeth lasso ('01), this tion, students must go through an interview, get med- r: is everyday life for ner in Ktjftya, Africa as a Peace ical, dental, and legal dnrance I hi- is usually a "6 to Corps volunteer. 12 month process that works to tit the volunteer in v the place and type of work they are best suited for*'1 Fasso is applying the knowledge SIK- gained in the B 1SAT energy department to her dailv work at the* according to DioVlla. '*% **^"%VI Machtkos Technical Training Insti'tite m Kenva. Although the Peace Corps make* every ettojt to Currently, she is working on a project involving soUr accommodate applicant placement pretejemea, ito power and is «tting up programs to train electririana. mam pnorit\ is to place volunteers where their skills- L\"*pjh' daily challenges — going lor 12 aAjejweded m ~" iluntcers^can be placed In six anas without running water, taking a bucket Kith or hav- (education, b i environment, agriculture, health ing a fancy hole in the ground (IM l toilet isso and enmmum elopment) and potentially can be \ I I seems to be having an incredible rime. place nt regions of the world (Africa* "No matter what. 1 would rathei be here doing Europe and tj cuterrancan Centra' and East ASM what 1 am than anywhri .aid. Re raffle ana Inter- Amrrica and the Caribbean). She described safaris when' elephants taking mud Wallace mi no/ad in eduofaon and is hoping robe K.tlv. placed as a tea.lier trainer to help improve the 4 tio* system in a developing country. "Trie application process as a whole is not that bud the medical clearance is what takes to long;" she said JMU graduate Warren Passin {'°8) served two worl years in the IV.ice Corps. Passin was a health ft major and a health education volunteer in Pominn.i. Men and won to the mis- in the Eastern *. aribbean. He worked closely with Ms sion of the Peace ( i To help the community, teaching community and family health people ot interested < their need for classes and designing new health programs and edu- trained men and women; t promote a better cation systems & understanding of American he part ot the peoples He said the most valuable thing he learned was, served; and to help promote"! better understanding erf "The importance of a sense of community. The village other peoples on the part of Americans became my home and my family. It is a place I am a In a time when people seem reluctant to go over- part of and can always come back to." seas, the Peace Corps has experienced a surge in Serving in the Peace Corps can be one of the best applications JMU graduate Morgana Wallace ('<>1>, experiences of a person's life, but they also can be 4#i<> will enter the Peace Corps this fall, stressed the some ot the hardest times. Leaving the comforts Miportance ot the Peace Corps mission now n and luxuries of the United States can be one of the ^lanever. most difficult aspects to adjust to. Passin said, "It "If anything the Sept. II attacks strengthened my gets you to remove your focus from the material desire to enter the Peace Corps," she said. In order aspects of your life. You see the vast amount of to heal our country, we have to understand what is problems in the world, but you also see the vast going on in other countries, and I hope to bring some amount of strengths " of this understanding back to our country." .. Another difficult aspect for Passin was the adjust- According to the Peace Corps Web site ment to a new culture. "It was hard adjusting to a (uww.peacecorps.xmt), the Peace Corps began in 1960 new way of doing just about everything," he said. "It after President John F. Kennedy gave a speech to forces you to realize just how much we have in the 10,000 students at the University of Michigan, pro- U.S. It's a culture shock." posing the idea of an international service organize Ai COCdlng to the Peace C dm onxhure, "The most tion, challenging them to go out on a limb to servo challenging things in lite are otten the most rewarding. both their luuntry and thctauseot peace, He asked it And serving in the Peace Corps is no exception." That's they would be willing to do this bv living and work- why they call it, "The toughest job you'll tVOT love." ing in an underdeveloped countr\ I he response was I or more information on the Peace Corps, visit overwhelming, and by WM UV tirst Peace( ores VoJ- their Web site.it u-ww.fh;i. untaera were .issigned to serve In aix countries. Today. Rational Remitter lenninrr CnMb will conduct that number has grown to over lnS,000 men and interviews ,»t JMU March 28. Students can get an women in 135 countries. One-hundred mnetv-lour of application tor .m interview Irom C areer Services in these men and women are JML alumni. s.mner Hall Ihese must be turned in by March 12.

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Education Volunteers: Education voluniceis help expand oppor- Environment Volunteer: Voluniceis have hcamic leaders in grass plus tood more cITectively. (unities by providing quality English, math and science msiniciinn roots affbrti lo protect and pnatnii dM aavliouiMOi artth mdi proj- They also help strengthen icachci-to tcachei relationship* and ccls as establishing forest conservation pl.ms and helping develop Health \i*luntrers: Health volunteers help at the grass-roots level, build links between schools and local communities In man} are .is. alternative lo wood H I fuel source rflSJ BSD coll.ihorale with var- working with local governments, clinics, non-govcmmcntal organi Ihey help promote adult literacy and impmvc education fa women ious organizations to promote environmental awureneu ihn>ugh /utVns and communities when? the need is most urgent and the and girls projactt Oka recycling, wildlife protection ;md park nunagemeni impact can be the greatest. Their efforts arc concentrated on out- reach, awareness, and prevention programs that leach public health. Busirvrss Volunteers: Some business \olunleers work in cncounfS Agriculture \iminlrers: Agnculture volunteers help Ranten hvgiene. and sanitation economic or infrastructure-strengthening opportunities w nhm con iscnaae Inoomt tiuuugh (anranj ttotaioaei ih.n m conilnani wan munilics. Business volunteers pamcipak- ai man) levels, whether it s an>lronmcatal conservation Volunteers introduce taimers lo tech- < nmmunltv IKvrloprm-nt \i>lunte«'i>: llus b ihe IIK*SI i-pcn and helping artisan cooperatives in rural Afticu maiket handmade goods niques ili.it prevent S«HI erosion, reduce the use C4 IKHMIIUI patticidei flexible program in the Peace Corp*. Community devckipmcnt vol- or training people in the former Soviet I nion to take advantage ol and replenish ihe soil In areas when* people have become soll-sulli unleers conduct assevsmenLs to determine ways to address a commu- nevs free-market practices cienl. help implement jgnbusinevs programs lo market and sell Mir nity-* needs Sourca wt*wp#ac»c«p« gov

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"In a world where different is considered weird, take a closer look at what exactly you are L No sex can be a good thing conforming to." "40 Days and 40 Nights" slays true to the teen comedy genre but docsn"t JKSSICA PARKKR sink to its notoriously low levels. senior Pact 14 See siory b*low CAPTURING A CIOSER look Artistic images emphasize the unseen sides of human existence

BECKY GABRIEL .w/r /ihmwaptirr Senior Jessica Parker's quilt entitled "Fears and Concerns About Being a Woman," Is on display at Zirkle House this week in the exhibit -Representation of Woman."

"Melissa and Tamara" Is one of many photo- Human forms in opposition graphs that takes a look at framed prints with dark and background to the figures but ■ BY MAUREEN MCCI AIN the lite of teen contributing writer rather adds a prominence to light contrasts. A quilt woven mothers. Taylor with various patterned cloth Inside a perfectly cubical the entire work. Dabney's exhib- room with wood floor-, .iml "There is no right or wrong hangs principally from the ceil- it. "A Portrait ot clean walls and a serene feel, response to a work of art," he ing with Polaroid pictures of L ** ^BSk 1 Teenage young women vocalizing their nine oil paintings stand quietly. said. "In general, art should Tm»^~\a^Lm Mothers," it on Bad. la its own special entity, a speak for itself, and people grealest fears. display In the visual story is being told In its should be confident in their The last work, entitled. New Image own time. In contrast, down subjective reaction. The correct "Contradiction," displays vari- Gallery this the hall voices of women em response to a work of art comes ous patches of soft fabric with - JSSM week. The silently disclosing their hopes from the viewer, not the artist." bows ties in the middle while exhibit also fea- d fears of the present and Parker's artist's statement others .ire pieces of sandpaper tures messages wh.it the future brings. This tor "Representation of Woman" The fabric is a floral pattern > j ML * from the moth- ers, written In describes the scene at Zirkle questions the meaning of worn- while the sandpaper displays their own words, House this week. pornographic images, conjur- Saw aTa^aaf ^^ describing the Junior Max llubenthal's ing, for some viewers, a GOBI' -66- experience and "The Big Surprise" in the mentary-like message about the emotions of Artworks Cillery .ind senior There is no right or stereotypes of women and the limited roles they are allowed to entering mother- (esska I'.irkcr's "Representation wrong response to a awl hood at a young take on. of Women" in the (>ther» .allerv age. are connected by their proximi work of art. Parker used several medi- ^ajta^BBSe^^ ty to one another but datfarM id ums—framed prints of various ^■■■eW by individuality and dtstiiu tive — Max [lubenthal content and processes and ness. Both exhibits are on dis- junior quilts — in a seemingly mix- BECKY (iABRIEUiluff ;*»..f/u;*r» play until March I. ma Iched collage with an I [ubanthal'a interest is In Ihi 55 abstract feel. human form, which is the "My goal in creating this Images of young motherhood anhood. "What does it mean to body of artwork is for the view- theme in ' rhc Bta Surprise BY LINDSAY PI-KIO several years. Dabney's work children bottles. Caryn's thighs er to question themselves and "I don't want to put words be female? It has to be more contributing wilier focuses on a main character Bra SXpOSSd from beneath her societies norms that are placed where there are none I don't than |ust the anatomy of breast Motherhood la demanding Caryn, the mother of lonathon. biker shorts and spread across and ovaries, the color pink, on females and to ask the ulti- want lo tell people what they enough, but the added Other mother and child pairs, the bed in AV\ unconscious man- I-asv bake ( Kens." Works from mate question of 'Why do we should think,'' I lubenthal said prospect c4 being .1 teenager at Virginia and Jessie Kay. Melissa ner of candidness In the bed- in explaining Ins .le. Itkffl to not various mediums form a col- do that?'" Parker said in her the same Urns makes it even and Tamara, and Tina and room are images that suggest lage to depict tlie varied roles artist's statement. "In a world have an artist's statement harder. "A Portrait oi teenage Tawaisha are depicted through girlhood, not motherhood: a accompany his work. women play in society. where different is considered Mothers," a photography the collection of photographs. picture of a unicorn on the wall, Two opposing walls are weird, lake a closer look at what Bnlhant colors complement exhibit at the New [mags In the first photograph, stuffed animals hanging from crowded with quilts of various different attributes of the axai ttv you -ire conforming to." Gallery In Zirkk House takes a "Virginia and fessis Ray, Caryn hooks and piled up 1 ~ a dress- messages while the adjoining Zirkle House is open human form on two-by-two closer look at the experience and Jonathon," the two young er. A pack Or cigarettes and a walls display an assortment of Monday through Thursday pie.es ol wood, llubenthal's laytor l tabney'e exhibit fea- women sit on an unmade bed, lighter rest on the night stand. work successfully accomplish- works with ,i peacefully from noon to ^ p in . I ndav and turaa telling black and white their hair dull and greasy falling In "Caryn, Bobby, and es ins Intention of using a color uncluttered appeal. The viewer Siturday from noon to 4 p.m. portraits ol ti

Joumics in COLOR Paths and influences Students work to change perceptions, embrace acceptance

BY JAMIS TURNAGE wars Miller slid. ance," she said. "Before I went to tainment or corporate law. His contributing writer Kenneths White said it was Atlanta, beauty was the father, Tony Akwasi Kusi, holds Thk b the ttcond I>I