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IYKAYUFUMMMG Students will have the opportunity to make new before sticking it into his mouth. records, and break those records of previous students. "Dipping food in water helps you swallow things moved to "It went great, and the turn-out ended well," Temple easier. I've been in five eating contests, so I know it Freshman James Weiner can eat more grilled said. "It definitely built class unity, which is what it's definitely helps you," he said. cheese sandwiches than anyone. supposed to do." Contestants started with four grilled cheeses each Class Council is starting a JMU book of records, Nine contestants gathered to see how many grilled on their plates. Once their sandwiches ran out, they Madison Moments, and a grilled cheese sandwich cheese sandwiches they could eat. With the average were supplied with more. Baltimore eating contest at D-Hall on Thursday was their 6rst result being seven or eight, Weiner swept everyone away Student Government Association members stood event. eating 12 sandwiches in the eight-minute time slot. behind each contestant to count and to make sure they "We chose grilled cheese because it was a Thursday, Some contestants took bites of their sandwiches; ate the whole sandwich. and it's a big hit with students," said Brian Temple, others rolled their up and ate it like a hot dog. One The event began just before the dinner rush at BY IVAN DYSON senior class treasurer. "It was probably the easiest we stacked three on top of each other and ate them could have done in conjunction with Dining Services." together. Wallace dipped his sandwiches in water soeRKOIDpooe4 Freshman Bria Jahrling, who was struck by a car in the Jan. 29 accident on Bluest one Drive, was transported last week from the University of Virginia Medic oJ Center in Chariot tesvi lie to begin treatment at Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore. Mel. During the accident, Jahrling sustained damage to the right frontal lobe of her brain. This area of the brain is connected to non- FAKING IT verbal abilities such as reasoning, memory, judgment, emotion and impulse control JMU student under investigation for potential fake ID business The case is still undei review by the Kockingham County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office. The office will be responsible for determining what charges, if any, are filed. Noadditional information has been released about the accident or the driver of the vehicle. DRIVER'S LICENSE CUSTOM* «0 Hookups
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The According to the JMU daily crime log. were discovered in freshman affidavit filed Feb. 12 to search seized Hong was arrested on a charge of possession Four years ago JMU faculty- Paul Hong's dorm room during a search for electronics states that McCarter asked Sgt. of marijuana, and four others were referred to member Aimee Brickner marijuana, according to court records. Hart man, who has worked on multiple cases judicial review on charges including possession was discussing the stages of On Feb. 4 Officer Rodney McCarter was of document fraud, to assist him on the case. of marijuana, underage possession of alcohol relationship de\ elopmcnt dispatched to Huffman Hall in response to a The search warrant inventory and return lists and a weapons violation. with her Interpei MI vandalism complaint. blank IDcardsandlDcards with individuals on JMU campus police offered no comment Communication class. While According to the affidavit for search them, 21 pieces of card stock and/or fictitious on the incidents referring all questions to talking about the beginning warrant filed Feb. 5, the resident advisors licenses, a Massanutten ski pass, a New Jersey University spokesman Don Egle. stages of dating. Brickner asked noticed a "smoking device* in the room and license and a list of names on paper. Kgle said this is an ongoing investigation her students if their dating McCarter entered the room to investigate. Hart man, who has trained in the recovery being handled by JMU police who are experin nsistent with Inside the room, McCarter, who has been of digital evidence, seized two computers, partnering with some outside agencies. the stages the> discussed (or the trained in the recognition and identification of a digital camera, two iPods and 15 CDs. Egle also said he is not aware of a fake ID course Most ot the class replied controlled substances, noticed a green plant- The affidavit stated that Hartman seized problem. with a resounding "no." like substance with a strong odor on a desk, those items "because he knows through his This is the first investigation I'm aware Intrigued by her class's according to the warrant. experience and training that these are the of this year, in to the making of false IDs." reaction, Brickner started The search warrant filed Feb. 7 authorized types of items used to manufacture, edit and Egle said, adding that when the JMU police conducting a study about college the officer to search the room for marijuana or store fraudulent/fictitious documents." find out that this may be happening they will dating and how it was affected by paraphernalia. McCarter executed the search The items were kept in the lab of the take immediate action. the hookup scene. She has been surveying GCOM classes for four years. Though her study is not yet complete, current research indicates that some students are opting for casual sex as a way to avoid the responsibilities and time commitments that come BODY FOUND NEAR CREEK with relationships or dating. Her Cajun restaurant owner studies have shown that about 26.7 percent of JMU students engage in one-night stands, twice as many as the national average. Though some JMU students did spicing things up report being in relationships. most turned out to be short- lived. BY ALB SHARP VIII "I'm not at all surprised." (MtriWtnf Mi* Brickner said. "My concern is what happens when college After a year of slow traffic. students enter the real world Bombay Courtyard owner Wilma and are ill-equipped for entering Cabala has decided to make some and maintaining a long-term changes. relationship." The Bombay Courtyard, known All of Brickner s mpondootl locally for its Indian cuisine, is to reported a desire to l>e manic! be renamed The Bourbon Street on or in a serious relationship Main. It will specialize in authentic- within the next 10-13 yam She I-nusiana-style cooking, which is JtSSKA DOOOVtfoff eWitne** worries that rMfl accustomed to a combination of Cajun. southern the college hookup scene will be homestyle and creole. The Bourbon Street on Main will open Friday and food especially likely to struggle wftfa "It's the best food in America," m Of**, mm * will be discounted 50 percent for the weekend. this transition. said Raymond Francisco, Bourbon "Because of the maturation Street's new executive chef. "I've process, it would seem that open Friday. Food prices will be discounted HirrHonturg officers set up a polka lint 00 a section been all over, and Louisiana style is women would be more capable 50 percent during that first weekend. •f privofrly owstd farmland wnere a tody wos found the best. The food has some kick to of making a smoother transition "It's going to be Mardi Gras all the time Snfrttev evening mar the intersection of VirgiMo it" IlltO I long term rinmogainous here," Cabata said. "We're going to have a hmm tad Mount Clinton Pike According to It Kurt Francisco has been in the relationship, Brickner said. But lot of fun with it." letWt of B* rfcwriiwfcwfl Poke Deportment, rue led restaurant industry for more than men will likely struggle when There has been a lot of local stir about canUWsfuewtdtUeeoynwaaaondieHed 30 years. He knows how to keep a they go from Nenhlf with .1 lol the change. poke The My's identity his net been confirmed and business running in a college town. of women to being with one." "I am really going to miss that place," M specrfks such n aendof or toe would fte prowled "We are trying to turn this into The hookup seem ina\ U- sophomore Peter Thuruthy said. *The food citing on outopsy and me ongoing investigation a hangout for students," he said. fun for some but it does not there was top notch, and personally, you "We are opening for them. Come for appeal to the entire student body. can't beat Indian food. I liked the chef and breakfast, stay for lunch, go after Sophomore Mandi Keeder. a dinner." The Bourbon Street cm Main will seeRfSTAUUNI.pege4 see DAK, D09H . 21 Moxfay, February 18, 2008 www.thebr—w.org The Breeze Editors: KjllyjjnniffJ Shelly Neel
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Editor: Ashley Hopkins Editor: Koleigh Maher [email protected] www.thebreeze.org (540) 568-8041 9\G>ew6 Mondoy, February 18, 2008 3 SGA sells survey with Making Sense out of local school checking and SavingS BY JACQUELINE QUATTROCCHI contributing writer From Jan. 28 through Feb. 4 SGA members went to Harrisonbnrg High School to help promote sales of a survey, called ihlurtz, that paired students based on compatibility. TTie survey didn't cost anything for students to 511 out. but the school charged a fee for individuals to see their results. When Student Government Asso- ciation became involved. HHS students had already completed the iFlurtz sur vey. The only job left was to help student leaders promote the sales of the results. "We had two goals with this pro- gram." said junior class secretary, Mal- lory Micetich. "To teach them to learn and stick to 1 timeline and also how to execute a publicity plan." Each SGA member worked with a small group of HHS students who fo- cused on a 1urtic11l.il publicity medium, such ,is banners, print .i(|\eiiis-'ii)cnt>. posters, commercials and contests. Gtffofd Hall Sen.lohn Slitter headed one of the commercial groups. His group produced two 30-second commercials. Sutler MM that lie guided his stu- dents in their MDil MtttUM] and their ex- ecution. For most people, this amount is a paycheck, market account is a type of savings account "When it came to designing and cre- BY SEAH SANTIAGO as more and more employers are starting to that usually provides a higher interest rate but ating the ideas for the commercial, the stiff writer endorse direct deposit. often has a higher minimum balance require- high schoolers came up with those ideas Traditional savings accounts just won't ment as well as large withdrawal penalties themselves," he said, adding that he Checking and savings accounts are the cut it by today's standards, as many banks do Barnett suggests reading the fine print cue helped with the video editing process. most fundamental components of the mod- not offer interest on investments. To remedy fully in case there are hidden penalties. Micetich worked with the poster ern-day financial savant's hanking system this situation, switch to an online bank, such Certificates of Deposit, commonly known group, composed of three HHS fresh- Some banks allow customers to receive e- as ETrade or HSBC, that can offer high inter- as CDs, are yet another option. CDs are time men and one HHS junior. mail statements stating how much money is est rates. These banks are FDIC-insured up to sensitive deposits that accrue interest over a "I just rememlK-r Uxtking back at the left in their account. This prevents users from $ 100,000. set period, usually three months to a year, at junior girl and how she was mentoring having to pay for access to account informa- Another benefit of online accounts is the the end of which there is a withdrawal period. the freshmen girls," she said. "It was tion. case with which users can link them. Custom- Many offer the option of switching that money awesome to see her using her leader "Checking your money online is the young ers can easily set up an automatic transfer be- to another CD. ship. It's a position I'd like to see all of version of balancing your checkbook." senior tween checking and savings accounts, reduc- There is an important distinction between our SGA students doing with the high Jenny Baker said. ing the temptation to spend needlessly. APR and APY. APR stands for Annual Per- school kids, and the high school kids Brad Barnett, senior associate director for Another effective method for countering centage Rate and involves the annual rate of were doing it to each other " the office of financial aid and scholarships, buyer's remorse is for spenders to keep their interest less any compounded interest, while SGA members didn't just teach the recommended students track their money as wallets in check by paying cash. the Annual Percentage Yield, or APY, does importance of goal setting. Being a part they're spending it. "Cash has such an emotional content to take into account this extra interest. Custom- of the college community allowed for "Most students don't have that skill so it," sophomore Bonnie Weatherill said. ers earn an APY and pay an APR. l.ook for a tilt' spread 11I creative ideas thai the high they're just spending money they don't have," Baker also thought using cash would help high APY on that online savings account. but a Mlit Mil *tintent-. m.i\ not li:i\.'thmiftht ^ 'Uganda Rtoeng' to be African culture show Delta Delta Delta hosts Senior named one of 20 < Ralney's term on Nlchol doesn't watt to v-o shown In Harrison ton&it kick* off Friday Manls-For-A-Cure rngrvacmevinc nuaems Board of Visitors ends resign despite request When: Tonight, 7pm When Friday, 7:30 p.m. When: Feb 18 23 Semoc Christina George Gordon F. Roiney's term Rector Michael Powell said Where Hormon 7105 Where: festivol Grand Ball Where Unique Moils Salon (next hat been named one of the on the loord of Visitors end he found out about President What The h%n "Uganda Rising,* room to Coewrs) 2008 All USA College Acodem ed lost week but he will ion Gene Nichols resignation 20 wi be shown as part of Uganda What The African Sludenl Or What The sisters of Delia Delta k First Team's 20 high achiev Q linue to hold the position of minutes before students were O Chid Soldier Awareness Week Tne ganization is hosting 0 culture Delta are sponsoring their first Ing students chairman of the university's notified, according to Ihe flat 00 educational week rs sponsored by show entitled, "Taste of Africa," annual Monis For ACure proceeds George Is on honors stu- 1— Capitol Compoign. Rainey Hot Powell asked Nichols to wait C-D UPB and Santa Hortz. (Srertor of the featuring dance, music and a week. 10 percent of the week's dent majoring in biological vst has previously served as pies to release his official resignation urn Project and 0 JMU grod Horn fashion show to celebrote Afri- proceeds will go to St lude sciences in the College of Sci- y, ident of the Alumni Associa until after the board released a trawled to Uganda in 2006. can Culture. Children's Research Hospital. ence). > lions loord of Managers statement but Nichol refused. 4 Mondoy, February 18,2008 www.thebrMze.org The Breeze RECORD: Grilled cheese eating SUNNY DAY SKETCHES competition draws audience RKMD. from front Steen, sophomore Candace Senior class president D-Hall and drew a number Avalos, junior Andy Gibson Kitelyn Grant said she was of spectators eager to see ind MDiofl .1 ustin PrM.trtinis impressed with the first event. who would set the first JMU and Brandon Eickel. li I :\ great day of event, record. 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Child Soldier Awareness Week shows us we shouldn't just be informed One of the few things nearly every human can agree on U that this Hartz, a JMU alumna ('02), spent five months living in Uganda in headline, but that doesn't fix the problem. Zion Project is designed to world has a lot of problems. From hunger and disease to crime and 2006. After witnessing firsthand the plight of Ugandan child soldiers, get past "awareness" and eventually bring child soldiers back to their poverty, there are plenty of things we all wish we could changc-or, at she was most certainly aware of the horror facing innocent children. homes, offer them counseling, educate them and train them to take least, we wish someone else would change. But simply knowing about But Hartz understood that awareness alone wasn't enough. Instead on the world. these problems doesn't aid humanity, because at the end of the day, of just mourning over what she had seen, she translated it into an Hartz is a wonderful example of what more of us need to be do- awareness without action is useless. organization called Zion Project. ing. Sure, we're not all going to start nonprofit organizations, but that Today begins Uganda Child Soldier Awareness Week, a time ded- On the organization's Web site Hartz writes, Tired of reading shouldn't stop us from transforming "informed citizen" into auiu' icated to informing the public about the unfortunate and despicable agents of change. war raging in Uganda since 1989 Countless children have fallen vic- Some of us are gifted in teaching. Ix-t USOM those skills to educate tim to this tragedy. Joseph Kony. the vile leader of the Lord's Resis- (6 the less fortunate, even if it's only through reading to an after-school tance Army, has forced young girls to become "wives" to the soldiers program. Others are excellent carpenters. Use those abilities to re- of his army, subjecting them to rape and subsequent pregnancy. ...we can read about Uganda in a newspaper build New Orleans, even if it's only for the duration of an ASB trip. These young mothers are then shunned by their community, leaving Some of us are simply good listeners. Use that gift to visit with the them with little to no hope for a brighter future. homeless at Little Grill Collective right here in Harrisonburg. We're If children are not raped, many are forced into the army itself. headline, but that doesn't fix the problem. not all called to Uganda, but we're all called to action. These innocent victims are thus brainwashed into becoming the actual So instead of using this week to simply learn about another perpetrators of war. Nothing is more revolting than the forced loss of 59 sad thing in the world, let's make Uganda Child Soldier Awareness innocence, and these children are experiencing it firsthand. Week an opportunity to get involved. Inform yourself about the You are now aware of what's happening in Uganda. More details problem, and then donate your time or money to finding a solu- are available, of course, but you can no longer plead ignorance. If headlines and feeling powerless to do something. I felt compelled to tion. Maybe this week you'll discover that Uganda isn't your niche, awareness is the ultimate end, I should just stop writing now. begin something that would have movement and encourage people That's perfectly fine—there's a place for you somewhere. But let us But awareness should never be an end. Awareness should always to take action." remember the importance of action, for awareness alone doesn't be the means by which we are motivated into action. Fortunately, we The key words are "take action." Hartz doesn't write, "I wanted to solve anything; after all, simply knowing that Nyquil exists doesn't have an excellent example of this coming to JMU during this week, form an organization so that everyone would know more facts about relieve your cold. and her name is Sarita Hartz. Uganda." Like she said, we can read about Uganda in a newspaper Kathryn Manning is a senior history and political science major. Gadfly I WHITTENMAHER ^Hwnttf Writersvof the world united! ...but now what? I only remembered the recent writers' strike largely unaffected by a lack of professional writers. after I heard the news last Tuesday. That tells Of course I tuned in when The Colbert Report" came you something. back and the level of self-awareness was refreshing. Somebody talked to somebody and made The lack of a writing team allowed Colbert to a deal, but the landscape of network televi experiment with the format of his show, sion has already changed. A recent esti- revealing his strengths (and weakness- mate says that writers lost nearly S300 es) as a comedian. The interviews were million in wages while they were pro- more genuine and the ongoing saga of testing. his fan \ - feud with Conan O'Brien was The New York Times reports that hilarious. With the strike over, Col- "24" is postponed for at least a year bert's return to form is great news. I and "Lost" might cut back its cur- think we've all missed him as a too rent season. The return of other percent in-character host, with his popular shows is far from imme- biting satire and The Word." diate. The box office will also feel So whom did the writer's strike the hurt: "The Da Vinci Code" se- hurt? We went three months with- quel "Angels and Demons" will miss out the services of the WGA and we its planned December 2008 release. survived (I, for one, thrived). Col- I'm not condemning the strike, I bert and Stewart proved they could just find it funny how destructive it is. do pretty well on their own, and the The strike struck the final blow to the networks now have a new wave of mainstream networks and the traditional reality programming to tide them primetime viewing habits they depend on. over while they renew production My experience with the strike wasn't too on some of their heavy-hitters. That bad, perhaps because I've never been a faith- last thing actually puts a sour taste ful primetime viewer. Like most people, I have in my mouth—how could they leave my short list of shows that sometimes catch my us to fend off more reality TV? interest and my one "must-see." I always thought One of the issues at stake in the I could do without it all, though, and I think the strike was residuals from new media strike has shown us that we all can. such as Internet episodes and "on-de- A lot of the stuff during the strike proved more mand" programming. The irony that's interesting, like watching the already goofy Letter- becoming apparent is that the strike man with his beard of solidarity. Conan O'Brien (with shifted the focus from the traditional net- a mighty heard of his own) offered us his "Strike Di- work model to the importance of Internet ary" in Entertainment Weekly for a fun diversion. streaming, episodes downloadable via iTunes With so many different forms of entertainment, it's and other time-shifting methods of viewing. ridiculously easy to tune out and look elsewhere. Whether intentionally or not, the writers have Let's remember that viewership was declining put more importance on the outlets they want more even before the strike, and the Writer's Guild of money from. America just gave us another reason not to rely on The 1988 writer's strike saw the birth of "COPS," which the "must-see-TV" model. There's a lot of compel- parallels the current influx of repeats and reality television. That ling stuff outside of the box grid of primetime. strike also resulted in an estimated loss of 10 percent of the gen- The current generation already relies less and eral viewing audience that was never recovered. less on the titans of broadcast and mainstream I'd wager that the statistics are similar now, if not larger, and entertainment, and in these past three months composed mostly of younger people who will continue to exert we've been vindicated. Personal DVD collections, influence on the entertainment landscape. Maybe I'm alone in Comedy Central, Shark Week, "Planet Earth" and my assessment and my place as a college student—unaffected by "Future Weapons" get loads more attention from the dictates of network scheduling-limits my perspective. Still, college students than the formulaic procedurals it seems that the pull of primetime television has never been and sitcoms that used to dominate the prime- weaker. time schedule. Whitten Maher is a sophomore SMAD and political science And of course, there's MTV, which remained major. nEVRXUMUg Submit I kills A Fat» A "we-added-you-to-our-sexy-list" pat to the guy serenad- A "this-isn't-Purple-Out!-day" dart to the JMU students who online at thebrceze.org. ng his girl in the lobby of Chandler Hall on Valentine's Day grabbed free basketball T-shirts and ran. Darts & Pals are sulnmi- \MIII his friend on backup vocals. From a Duke who passed you on his ivay in to the Convoca- ted anonymously and are From three girls on their way to Lakeside Express tion Center and thinks you should huve better manners and at printed on a > who apologize for the interruption. least stay for the national anthem. space-avail- able basis,. Submissions A"don't-give-up-caffeinc-for-Lent-ncxt-limc" dart to the A"thank-yuu (ni slui\\ui£ us-that-pride.-dedHatiuii-and-entn- are hosed COB professor who was falling asleep while listening to our pre- mitment-aren't-qualilirs-lhat-You-can learn-m-the elassn«>in'' pat upon one sentations Friday. to Mickey Matthews for staying will) the 1 Hikes toi the lung haul person's From a junior business major who thinks if you're going to from a sophomore who hopes lo see i/ou coaching the Ihtkcs opinion make us teach the class, you should at least stay conscious for it. for the rest of his college career. of a given situation, person A "you're-better-than-a-boyfriend" pal to my suitemate whit A "fourth-of-July-in-Februarv'" pat to the guys in Ashby who or event, woke up at 6 a.m. just to decorate our suite and then s|Hiilcd u.s were shooting off a fabulous displa> ul fireworks in the middle of and do not with gifts. the night this weekend. necessarily From your friend who would like to thank you lor making my from a neighber who was glad that you binied up his walk reflect the truth Vufenn'ne's Day special even though 1 couldn't see my boyfriend. back to his apartment. •*""' --■--■ 1 6 Monday, February 18, 2008 www.thebreeze.org The Breeze 1'he Real Storyl TONYSPADUCIA. SMH. Why HAUL stud home when you could STORE George Washington was the man! Serf-Storage it here? America desperately searches for leadership. Yet great leaders ership was instrumental in the creation of the Constitution. His have become hard to find as our nation suffers through bitter par- presence at the Constitutional Convention gave the document a tisanship that seeks to divide rather than unite. This Presidents credibility and legitimacy it would have otherwise lacked. One del- wwwJMII.SoStowAway.com Day. for true leadership and inspiration. America should look to egate at the Convention would later remark that the vast powers its greatest leader: George Washington. given to the presidency in the Constitution would not have been as i lest Una 5 mlratM Iran c£EHZ7 Washington was a man of immense integrity and unwavering great "had not many of the members cast their eyes toward Gen- character with a quiet confidence in his own judgment and a rock- eral Washington as president." FREE Automatic CreM Cart MM solid foundation of moral conviction He believed that, above all Washington would go on to become our first president in 1789, CLIMATE CONTROLLED UNITS AVAILABLE else, faithful service to God, country and his fellow citizens were the only one to ever be unanimously elected. He accepted the posi- paramount to personal gain. He had a vision for America as a na- tion with the knowledge that his decisions as head of state would CtmraRlMtly located on Early Rd. lint tion where independent, responsible, hardworking citizens could determine the actions of those who would follow him. With an eye past the Harmonium Aato Auction prosper in a society of economic and political freedom and he toward the future, he wrote James Madison that "our situation risked his life to make it a reality. will serve to establish a precedent...it is devoutly wished on my Foil UtaotPaclu^ a Moving Sui Throughout his remarkable life, Washington proved him- part, that these precedents be fixed on true principles." self as a leader again and again. During the revolution, he faced As a general and a statesman, Washington's leadership not only Gii8H Access a, video Surveillance short-term enlistments, desertions, inadequate equipment for his commanded the respect of ordinary citizens, but also the great men Paved Driveways Clean a Weft-Lit soldiers, unruly congressional and state legislators and wavering who worked with him. Nearing the end of his life, Thomas Jefferson support among the general public. Yet his men so trusted and be- would reflect that Washington "was incapable of fear, meeting per- lieved in him, they found the strength to keep fighting. Without sona] dangers with the calmest unconcern...his integrity was most Washington's steady leadership the Continental Army would have pure...his justice was the most inflexible that I have ever known...he collapsed on its own, without any aid from the British. was, in every sense of the words, a wise, good and great man." After America won its independence, Washington did perhaps This November, the American people will choose a new president, the most amazing thing of his entire life: He disbanded his army along with a third of the Senate and the entire House of Represenl.1 and went home to Mount Vernon. I know that doesn't sound like a tives. My friends, for too long this country has been run by selfish big deal, but he could have seized power and declared himself ruler career politicians who shift with the winds of opinion polls and serve S^mpft^k right then as most revolutionary leaders have done before and after special interest groups rather than the people who voted for them. him. After all, his soldiers remained loyal to him and the people It's time for us to find real leaders who stand on principle to adored him. According to the precedents of history, he was sup- carry us into the future. But in order to find the leadership we posed to take power hut. instead, he refused it. When the news of seek, we should look to the example of the man who remains "first Washington's decision reached London, King George 111 told an in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen." • Difficult Cases & Second Opinions aide, "if he does that, he will be the greatest man in the world." 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I litrrisonbui i;. \ A *22JiO I • \n\>>'tii l>« funkl.ouscr.roni j REALTORS' Editor: Kelly Fisher Assistant Editor: Megan Williams www.thebreeze.org .rom SrfrtitSfid,ntevtammewt Monday, February 18, 2008 •-*• Xu Bing leads lecture on exploring language Politically active artist writing novel 'Book From the Ground' with universal language w BY SEAN SANTIAGO *vJk contributing, wrttr Artist Xu Bing took the stage in Memorial Hall auditorium Thursday night to discuss his latest exhibition, "Picturing Equality: Xu Bing's New Ways of Seeing," currently on display at JMU's Sawhill Gallery. Bing is best known in contemporary art circles for his manipula- tion of typography as well as his politically charged installation pieces. His visit was originally conceived by School of Art and Art History professor and institute for visual studies director David Ehrenpreis. The artist began the night by discussing his earlier works and their significance to his experience as a Chinese immigrant who fled Mao's Cultural Revolution for friendlier American shores. For instance, Bing's ONE LAST DANCE Tobacco project, which was a cigarette pack branded with the motto ■BMP "Even Communists are free to smoke," takes a tongue-in-cheek look at Four dancer? ptfforrwd Ode lo Cynltiio/ choreographed by union Alhe lorwn and Lourcci Matyiiin, in itw senior dance concert Friday and Saturday the political unrest that cultivated Bing's artistic agenda. Bing, who has recently returned to his native China to take up the rice presidential position at China Central Academy of Fine Arts, is cur- of comical relief to the show. This piece starred four dancers in rently working on an ambitious project, to write a book using a universal Graduating seniors showcased their bright clothing and fluffy skirts. With cardboard boxes and bub- language. Boo* From the Ground is composed entirely of symbols, taken bles, the performance showed child-like fun and creativity. from modem life and woven together to create cross-cultural meaning. pieces in annual Godwin dance show As the first half concluded, the audience seemed pleased It is a counterpart to Bing's Book From the Sky, an installation piece with the performances so far. that involved giant scrolls hanging from the ceiling and massive books Sophomore liny Sheehan, who attended the performance, layering the floor, all inscribed in a nonsensical language resembling BY RACHAfL MCDAHIEL said she liked "Ode to Cynthia" a lot because it was "cqrrucal and Chinese script. Whereas Book From the Sky attempted to show the fal- contributing writ* well put together." She described the first half of the program as libility of language to communicate meaning, Bing looks lo break down being "modern-based and very art. language barriers with Book From the Ground. Dancers took the stage Friday and Saturday night for the se- Freshman Emily Wynn said she thought the performances Another of his projects. "Where does the dust collect itself?" used nior program, True 1 ife: I'm a JMII Dane M.jnr IV were creative so far, and she liked "..And Then There Were dust from the 9/11 site in an installation piece. It won the inaugural tion in the pieces left the audience enthralled by the outstanding NONE" as well as "Ode to Cynthia" because "a lot of modem Artes Mundi prize in Wales. choreography of the senior dance majors. isn't happy, so it was nice to see it upbeat." Bing's most recent works involve typography, specifically square- Each of the modem dance pieces were choreographed by se- The second half opened up with "As You See Yourself* to the word calligraphy. There was an audible hum of appreciation whan the niors and were performed by them as well as a few other dance music "Rage" choreographed by Sarah Birgfeld. The performance audience realized that Bing's traditional-looking calligraphy actually majors. included a mirror-like prop located between the two girls. This dra- spelled out in F.nglish, "little Bo Peep has lost her sheep." Another re- TTie show began with the piece. "Another Layer Left Behind," in. 11 ic piece showed rhythm between the two performers. current theme ol his work is creating new meaning out of discarded ma- which was choreographed and performed by seniors M.ghan The next piece, "Insidious Behavior," was choreographed terials. Ballard, Jillian Boelte and Ashley Knight. It featured the nni-ir by Jasmine Smith .ind featured the music Technopop." This "I don't collect art, but I like collictiiiB HUM materials that have "Limelight." TTie stage lit up to show three figures covered in piece was futuristic and modem in movement and costumes. special meaning," Bing said. He has collected symbols and signs from red rags. As they began to perform, the dancers showed offtheir The three performers, including the only male performer of the airports, which he describes as "small villages." lo compile the alphabet style and flexibility night, showed extreme flexibility and unique dance styles. 'Ihe for Book From the Ground. Tnc next piece, "...And Then There Were NONE", choreo- puve left several members of the audience commenting on the The night ended with a question and answer session allowing stu- graphed by .Jennifer Potosnak, showed a more light-hearted choreography and performance. dents to better acquaint themselves with the artist. Xu Bing's exhibition side to the program. Featuring the music "Xanax." font dlDC The final piece, "'Working Without a Net," was choreo- runs until Feb. 26 and features sample woodcarvinns as w.-ll ,is ,111 In- ers in brightly colored clothing centered the stage in I dnle graphed by Kate Yow in collaboration with Sarah Burke and novative chat program that translates English text into the symbol lan- Throughout the performance, the dancers interacted to show a featured the music "Mirador." This dramatic duet showed a guage that makes up Book From the Ground. theme of connectedness. modem twist on ballet and featured a tight-rope type of drama- For more information, visit xubing.com. Ihe third piece, "Something In the Way I Mow," was choreo- tization throughout the piece. graphed and performed by Knight and featured tin* country-style Sheehmi descrilted tin- second hall as creative and sakl she iiuLs>'."(>i(^Tliih\"llHvsi*KLuKvriTprt»'ntrdthi^r>iieo(mus-k personally enjoys I the jx-rtonnance, "As You See Yourself." with IMT light. iiatural-ciJored clothing and flowing iixniineiiLv The program ended with a Senior Improv featuring a video Allie ..arson and Iauren Matyisin choreographed the last dialing the seniors' experience at .IMU, favorite moments and piece Ix'fore intermission, "Ode to Cynthia." This piece, featur- their appreciation to those that have helped them along the way. ing the music "Music Box" and "Secret Love," allowed for a type It added ■ light touch and a good ending for the senior show. School of theatre and dance going to Urinetown' Spring musical a comedy, involves a town where residents pay to use the bathroom BY BRETT WILSON als were held during exam contributing writer "Those rebaaiaali wera pretty intense." Anacfal said. "We wanted to send everyone home with their notes Since this Don't worn dedicated theater fans, you won't have to hold musical has more ensemble singing than soloists, it's more of it much longer! 'Ihe spring musical will lie opening at the l-it- a challenge." imer-Shaeffer Theatre tomorrow evening. Pi rforman have pm in an average BO From lib iu to Mt. 24. students will be performing "Urinet- hours of rehearsal a week since the begin- JTT-, — own," a political satire set in .1 cits where private amenities are Ding oi spring semester, with the technical UrinctOWfl outlawed and all residents must pay to use public restroonis crew working several hours a week as well. Fib. 19 to 24 This musical makes everyone look funny.' said K.ii< Ai( Arrechi hopes that all who see this musi $8 with JAC chi, JMU faculty member and director of the musical. "It shows Cal will enjo\ it and recogni/e the amount 8 p.m. that people take power too far, and how human everyone is of time and energy it takes to put on such a Litiincr- Selui'hVr Many hours of preparation and rahaataal have gone into Un- production. making of this production. In mid-September, Arrcchi hail al- Students can make a pit Mop in llarri- [>V; MM| ■■■■ wjM I1 ready met with set designers and had completed the set design S.III Mall to I'm tickets to the slum General admission tickets Xu Bing woke in Memorial Hall Thursday lo talk about his past wrk and his in November. are $12, t8 with a JAC Card. The show starts at 8 p.m. Feb. 19 current protects including a book with 0 universal language Casting took place shortly before break, and I fim rahaara- to 23, and at 2 p.m. Feb. 24. 'Old School Freight Train' chugging into the 'Burg this week Virginia and this Wednesday, they will be sharing Since teaming up with one of the most accom- come up with something. Then we reconvene and Charlottesville-based band the love with Harrisonburg and JMU. plished biuegrass musicians in the business, who pick the best or combine them." "After 40 years of recording acoustic music, it's has performed with artists including Jerry Garcia OSFTs influences range from Van Morrison and brings talent to various venues not very often that a new band catches (and keeps) and The Grateful Dead, OSFT recorded and re- Brad Mehldau to artists covered on Run including my attention," Grisman said. "Old School Freight leased Run in 2005 on Grisman's Acoustic Disc Stevie Wonder and Randy Newman, though their Train has done Label and self-re- unique combination of styles can most accurately IYJESS NOVAK that and more." £ £ leased the album be described as the probable future of biuegrass. College bud- Live in Ashland. "We wanted to play everything," Frostic said. dies, Pete Frostic The group "But it eventually coalesced because some things They have been called "The next big thing" (mandolin and We wanted to play everything. But it plays an eclectic felt natural and other things we were terrible at. by the Boston Tribune and their songs have been mandocello), Jes- eventually coalesced because some style of music fus- The training we've had has been with each other." called "accessible but uncompromising in their se Harper (vocals, ing jazz and blue- Regardless of musical preference, the show is creativity" by David Royko of guitar, percussion) things felt natural and other things gnus with Celtic guaranteed to deliver a quality performance, as the Chicago 7Vibune. They and Ben Krakauer we were terrible at. and Latin hues OSFT has proved to be an influential contempo- Old School were recognized and invited (banjo) began -PETE FROSTIC and thoughtful lyr- rary biuegrass group and emphasize the best part ,0 ,ne s|udio of playing together in Freiqhtt Train' biuegrass ieg- Mandolin pleyir in OSFT ics. The vocals of ot performing is the energy of the crowd. - end David Grisman and have Williamsburg and Harper also lend "I love taking a risk musically and hoping it Feb. 20 performed on the same ticket were later joined 99 themselves to an works." Frostic said. "When it does, it's great, 8 p.m. as well-known and established by Darrell MulU-r easy comparison when its bad it's awful. But that thrill of trying new Rocktown Bar and .irtisN like Sam Bush, Josh Rit- (upright bass) with Ben Harper, things is probably my favorite." Grill ter, Allison Krauss. Lucinda and Nate Leath smoothly coating Later this week on Feb. 22, the band will be Williams, Willie Nelson, Alan (fiddle). The group intricate melodies filming a show at the Gravity Lounge in Charlot- Jackson, Medeski Martin and took off after sending a demo to (insrnari, who in- and arrangements composed through the group trsvillr and news about their next release, due out Wood and George Strait. vited them to,1 show at Ihe Birchmere whereOSFT effort of Ihe band. in April, can be found online. Though they have toured on and off for the past met him after the show and the men were mcl l>\ "We all write together," Frostic said. "We'll More information on the show can be found seven years, this charlottcsville-based flvi place Gftanan - Immediate interest to help the band re- sometimes put chords in a hat and pull them out online at u.pU'U».os/r.nef or on the Old School still has a soft spot for the hometown crowds of ioid and promote llieir material. and then we each go away and take 15 minutes to Freight Train MySpace page. 8 i Monday, February 18,2008 ' www.Mwbwtw.ofi \ The Breeze Government Notice: Student Loan Alert PURSUANT TO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE, STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., DOING BUSINESS AS UNIVERSITY FINANCIAL SERVICES, IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT IT HAS ADOPTED THE NEW YORK ATTORNEY GENERAL'S NEW CODE OF CONDUCT FOR DIRECT MARKETING OF STUDENT LOANS.. THE CODE OF CONDUCT GIVES STUDENTS IMPORTANT PROTECTIONS WHEN THEY SHOP FOR STUDENT LOANS DIRECTLY FROM MARKETERS AND LENDERS. 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Editor: Tim Chapman Assistant Editor: Matthew MtGovern [email protected] www.lhebree2e.0rg (540) 568-6709 Monday, February 18, 2008 9 Dukes' home-court 'Pride' isn't enough the country go do that." Hofstra coach Tom Pec- Another loss overshadows ora said. "They make the game-winning shot. they're their team's leading scorer and then they a new career milestone for dive and get the loose ball to win the game." JMU shot 52 percent from the field, but had DO answer for Agudio, who scored a game-high junior forward Juwann James 30 points. The 6-foot-3, swingman scored 24 points in BY TIM CHAPMAN the first half with four 3-pointers as the Pride sport! efl\tw led the Dukes 46-45 at halftime. Junior forward Juwann James led JMU with For the second lime this season JMU found 16 points in the first half as he took advantage of itself leading a blue and gold-clad team by three Hofstra's foul trouble in the post. points at home with under a minute left in the The Pride's 6-foot-7 junior forward Mike game. Davis-Sabb picked up three fouls and 6-foot 10 And for the second time this season they OUtO1 Dane Johnson had two. squandered the close margin with a one-|*iint I think Dane Johnson woke up in the sec- loss. ond half and had a post presence for us," Pecora The Dukes lost to Hofstra 86-85 Saturday in said. "That really allowed us to get more open a similar late-game fashion to a 66-65 loss to the l ifcK by aw Hunm/fltf phMmpiw This Week in JMU Sports Optimism is key for JMU Wednesday, Feb. 20 — Men's Basketball vs. Old Dominion. 7 p.m. BYMAnHEWMtGOVHtM their role on the team. auhtonl sports uhlot Curtis said that Saturdays loss actually remind- Thursday, Feb. 21 ed him most ot the Dukes 6J-6I win over VCU on — Women's Basketball @ Hofstra, 7 p.m. James Madison lost for the ninth time in 10 Jan. 2, when he brought the ball up and dished to games Saturday, but optimism pervaded the DOD Juwann James tor the game-winning basket. Friday, Feb. 22 game press conference. But JMU's first game of 2008 wasn't an accu- — Track and Field k*....., 10 Monday, February 18, 2008 www.thebreeze.org The Breeze (lurk out the MtSporte Report on thebreeze,org j JMU l()SeS fof fifSt tllTie ill eight gOITieS James Madison senior forward Tamera Young passed the 1,000 career rebound mark and trails only Meredith Alexis in that catego- ry, but her 23 points and 20 rebounds weren't enough to extend Madison's seven-game win- ning streak Sunday at Dri'xtl The Dragons won 74*67 despite JMU's 42- 24 rebounding advantage and Young's career- high total in that category. JMU fell to 17-7 # overall, 10-3 in the Colonial Athletic Associa- tion and Drexel (14-10, 9-4) took sole posses- Fl sion of third place in the CAA with the win. JMU junior forward Kisha Stokes hit all ^& Pasta seven of her shots and scored 17 points. ;nul freshman point guard Dawn Evans also added 17. Young now has 1,018 career rebounds at IB Best Lunch Specials in Town! JMU, who next plays ThinMI.IV at Hofstra. UW«Sr(WUT/»pk»i Senior lorwrd Tomero Young (II) grabbed o BY BIU SHA1KIH AMD DYLAN HERNANDEZ your life and you get away with it." date on the third is not clear. IKY: «S| [I elil h meal s«iu< P, TWtoAattJttTbnts he said, "you still have something Lo Duca also referred Brown garhi bread A a soda S5.99 Sun Thurs II Wl-IOI'M inside of you that burns." to Radomski in 2000 or 2001, and • R pizza A .i loda $5.99 FrlH SHI I1AM-1 I I'M VIERA, Fta. — Paul Lo Duca, The report cites former New Brown subsequent purchased 1039 ton Repubtb M cited in the Mitchell Report as York Mets clubhouse attendant HGH from him, according to the • ( hi' k<-n pai nn v.ui "\i't pjsiti n1«. and ta ii<",li um shu/i/ri,!./ iinter) a user of steroids and human Kirk Radomski as saying he sold Mitchell Report. $7.99 growth hormone and the person at least six kits of human growth Lo Duca aLso introduced who referred former Los Angeles hormone to Lo Duca. Federal law Gagne to Radomski and paid Dodgers teammates Eric Gagne forbids the use of HGH and ste- him lor one shipment of HGH to and Kevin Brown to his drug sup- raids without a legitimate medical Gagne, the report said. Radom- plier, issued a statement Saturday prescription. ski s.iid he twice shipped HGH to Sigma Sigma Sigma Presents... in which he apologized for "mis Lo Duca declined to say Gagne during the 2004 season, takes in judgment." whether the nedflc lUtWlMtfi providing a receipt for one ship- Lo Duca met briefly with about him in tin- npOfl were ac- ment directly to the home club- Eating Disorder Awareness Month reporters Saturday but did not curate. He acknowledged that he house at Dodger Stadium. discuss particular performance- passed up the opportunity to meet Lo Duca and Gagne were the enhancing substances and would with Mitchell before the npori Dodgers' representatives in the "Be Comfortable In Your Genes" not directly say what he was apol- was released. 2004 All-Star Game. Brown had ogizing for. Commissioner Bud Selig did been traded to the New York Yan- "C'mon, bro," Lo Duca said. not meet his timetable of de- kees the previous winter. Events "Next question." termining by the start of spring The report also said \a l>uca Lo Duca issued the ■MaflMOl training whether active players referred former Dodgers reliew 1 2/18 HZ Talmt Snow 7 pm Festival Ballroom on the day he reported to camp cited in the Mitchell Report would Matt Herges to Radomski. Herges with the Washington Nationals, Admiftftton $ 3. or $ 1 and donate a pair of jeans bt sns|>ended. Lo Duca said hi* subsequently bought HGH from who signed the four-time All-Star has not been contacted by the Radomski (used or new) Prizes: 1 et place J1OO. 2nd place * 50. DO to a one-year. $5 million contract commissioner's office. Herges, now with the Colo- two days before Mitchell released Baseball did not suspend ste- rado Rockies, Issued a statement 2/24 THIN Documentary 2 pm Grafton Stovall Theater, his report. He had not commented roid users until 2004 and did not last week in which he specifically FREE publicly since the Mitchell Report ban HGH until 2005. Tin- report apologized for his use of "perfor- was released in December, saying offers no evidence I*o Duca used mance-enhancing substances." he chose to focus his off-season either substance when he would 'Hie report further includes 2/25 Speak Up 7 pm Grafton Stovall, FREE on his knee surgery and rehabili- have been subject to suspension testimony from Todd Seyler, a for- Eating and body Image disorder survivor shares her tation. under baseball rules. mer IXxIgers minor league train- experience "When the baseball season The report included copies er, who said he discussed perfor- started back up, 1 wanted to take of three checks for $3,200 each, mance-enhancing substances with care of this issue." Lo Duca said. payable from I*o I>uca to Radom- 2/27 Dodge Ball Tournament. UREC a group of minor leaguers in 1999 "It hasn't been something that's ski, as well as a copy of this hand- and said he understood that either burning inside me. obviously." written note on Dodger Stadium Herges or Lo Duca would buy ste- HI Information Table: On the Commons or in Warren Hall He said he did not know he letterhead: "Thanks. Call me if roids for a group of minor league PO area from 11 -2 pm 2/1 & - 2/20 would be named in the report and you need anything! Paul." players "from a source in Florida." did not push to sign a new con- Radomski said the note was In July 1999, Seyler said he tract before its release. Still. Lo included with one of l/> Duca's witnessed Lo Duca inject himself Sponsored by UHC, WRCffiand the Leslie George Memorial Fund for Eating Disorder Education. Duca called it "a big relief" to have payments. with steroids. All proceeds will go to the Leslie George Memorial Fund his misdeeds exposed. 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Valentine's Day is a Hallmark ever had a fake ID? holiday: I refuse to participate!- 30 Hanging out with my friends - they're better than a significant other - 49 Total votes: 154 Virginia Tech, All Day "Good effort by our guys," JMU men's bllkel rate indication of things to come, and the Dukes find ball coach Dean Keener said at the outset. "At the themselves t ied for last place in the Colonial Athletic Saturday, Feb. 23 end of the day, you've just gotta l>e able to come up Association with Drexel and (k-orgia State, the last — Track and Field @ Virginia Tech, All Day with a stop." two teams on Madison's regular season schedule. The 85-86 loss was reminiscent ot lat< Now that Curtis and Swanston are back and — Baseball vs. Binghamton, Noon Doubleheader struggles at home to William & Mary and Delaware, healthy, JMU's four remaining regular season — Softball vs. Georgetown @ Elon Phoenix Classic, 12:15 but Keener focused on positives from Madison's games leave tfae door open tor the Dukes to establish p.m. nth conference loss momentum going into (he GAA tournament. Three "We had several good performances.' Keener of those four games are at home, includinga Brack — Softball vs. Elon (? Elon Phoenix Classic, 2:30 p.m. said. "It might have been Kyle [Swanston|'s l»-st in etBusters matchup with Murehead Stale University — Men's Basketball vs. Morehead State, 2 p.m. uniform here," 011 Mi. J.i. hosted bv O'KeilK Auto Parts ami IS Despite the junior forward's career-high five 3- I'M' There are -,o games In-ing played across the Sunday, Jan. 20 pointers. JMC tell short against (11*- team th.it start country as pan of the sixth annual event r — Softball vs. Binghamton @ Elon Phoenix Classic, 10 a.m. ed Madison's slide The Dukes Jan , loss .it Hots Curtis look just two shots Saturday, only be- tr.i was the tirst ot 11 losses in 1 { games lor JMU. cause he didn t need to be a major scorer and not — Women's Basketball vs. Delaware, 12:05 P-m. The Pride relied on clutch plays from senior btOMM of Ins hiatus due to injury, according lo — Baseball vs. Binghamton, 1 p.m. guard Antoine Agudio to secure the victory, but scansion seored 1- points, while junior 1 everyone's been giving Madison their best shot guard Abdulai Jalloh added 24 and junior forward — Softball vs. TBD (S Elon Phoenix Classic, 2:30 p.m. lately. Juwann James scored 22. — Softball vs. TBD 0 Elon Phoenix Classic, 4:45 p.m. "He hit two tough shots. Swanston said "He JMU had a three-point lead with less than ,1 was hitting tough shots all night, and you gotta give minute left until Agudio hit a runner in the lane — Men's Tennis (3> Old Dominion, 7 p.m. him credit for that." with iH seconds remaining. After Curtis missed a Agudio dove on a loose ball atteiswiping it from one and-one free throw Agudio struck again with JMU sophomore point guard Pierre Curtis, and the 10 logo, squaring up midair at the right elbow for a senior fittingly sealed Hofstra's victory. Agudio hit 15-footJunpa two shots in the game s final 18 seconds to erase a The only positive thing out of this is we were in three-point JMU lead and scored 30 points, 24 in control, we had .1 chance to win the game, fresh the first half. man guard Heiilcu Katnersaid. Turn the page to read about the women's But the latest in ,1 series ol last-minute hisses JMU had that chance, but finishing games has isn't distracting Madison from the games lelt 011 its been difficult toi Madison lately .1MU plays Wednes- Uiskcthall teams loss at Drexel. schedule. In post-game interviews Keener was posi- dt) against Old I Summon at the Convocation Center, tive, and players ernphasi/ed that everyone knows out o| Mirer CAA games remaining lor the Dukes.