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THURSDAY UNIVERS1T Campaign on the commons Dave's Taverna Before students reach voting booths, , requires two LD.'s Republican gubernatorial candidate, mingles with JMU by Mitch Vakerics chairman of JMU College contributing writer ULMORE Republicans, said. "Jim Gilmore is the "** dovcmor choice of the students." After taking a shower, putting on some cologne or Gilmore attended public high perfume and checking yourself out in the mirror one school, the University of , last time, don't forget two I.D.'s if you plan to go out - AiL GILMORt graduated from U-Va. law school, and drink at Dave's Taverna. GILMORt served in the U.S. Army and is there- For the last eight months, students wanting beer at I MORE ^ fore a man of the people, Rexrode Dave's Taverna have shown two forms of identifica- said. tion to receive service. Dave Miller, owner of Dave's Before Gilmore spoke, Paul Harris, Taverna, feels he is protecting his business and his who is running for the 58th District of servers with the policy. the House of Delegates, spoke about "I may lose business from under-age drinkers, but the Republican movement. "We need that's fine. I have no problem asking to see two GILMOR to move Virginia forward," he said. LD.'s," Miller said. Governor. "Our motto is faith, family, freedom. The Alcoholic Beverage Control brought Dave's We trust in God and in family. There Taverna up on charges last winter for are no second-class citizens in serving alcohol to minors. The Virginia. minors in question UlfWMI GOVIRNOK " and his followers are were carded, like the drivers that signal with their but only it:ADI £v right blinker on and then turn left. produced BRYAN M A HI ,KR/ionlribuling photographer They pretend to be liberal, but they oneLD. Republican gubernatorial candidate Jim Gilmore speaks before a crowd of sup- are not. . . we will not be fooled Brought porters on the commons Tuesday afternoon. again," he said. on by a Gilmore began his speech by talk- strong push Republicans, began at 4 p.m. when ing about his goals for Virginia and by ABC offi- by Harmony Horowitz supporters of the Gilmore ticket gath- the national government. He ex- cials to curb contributing writer ered to display Gilmore banners, pressed deep gratitude to the College under-age Jim Gilmore arrived on the com- stickers and buttons. Although these Republicans for their support and drinking, Miller mons for a rally Tuesday afternoon to visuals attracted passersby to stop help with his election. "College decided to chants of "Go Jim, Go!" from about and find out about the make a genuine contri- require anyone 100 people. Student admirers who Republicans, that was not the main bution to democracy and people who looks under wanted to shake the Republican purpose. everywhere," he said. "It is the most the age of 30 to produce two forms of identification. gubernatorial candidate's hand "The purpose of this rally is to let important contribution that students ABC officials encouraged Miller to require two immediately surrounded Gilmore. Gilmore's ideas be known before the I.D.'s from persons requesting alcohol. From the per- The rally, held by the College November election," Dave Rexrode, see CAMPAIGN page 2 spective of the ABC, it is a privilege to have an alco- hol license and a privilege for people to drink, not a right, Miller said. The loss of revenue from under-age drinkers will Ashby residents face not make or break his business, Miller said. There is much less risk involved when two I.D.'s are required, and he is willing to go the extra mile, he said. Virginia state law has a minimum requirement for relocation after fire bartenders and servers to verify, legal drinking age by "[Ashby Crossing's] manage- requesting a valid driver's license, military I.D. or by Andi Metzler ment had to honor those leases passport. The showing of a second I.D., which can be assistant neivs editor because they didn't expire until anything from a library card to a check book, is not Subletters left a charcoal grill August," she said. required by law but recommended by the ABC, unattended, causing a fire at Holsinger would not comment Miller said. Ashby Crossing apartments last on the identity of the students People under the age of 21 who use their friends' spring that damaged two build- who left the grill unattended and driver's licenses to get served alcohol will be hurt by ings and forced 30 tenants to whether there is legal action this new rule because most people will not lend their relocate. being taken against the students. entire wallet, Miller said. The May 25 fire began in After the fire, Ashby Crossing Junior Ryan Delaney said, "They're going to lose a building 1250 and was carried by management terminated these lot of business, but it is understandable considering wind to building 1240, said June students' leases and the students what happened to them last year." Holsingcr, Ashby Crossing and were responsible for finding Junior Ryan Rees said, "There's really very little College Park property manager, housing elsewhere. Harrisonburg they can do to stop under-age drinking. I have Current management does not Fire Department, which classified friends who trust me and will not hesitate to give me allow grills, but the subletters the fire as accidental, declared two I.D.'s." whose charcoal grill caused the building 1250 uninhabitable, JM's Bar and Grill and Awful ArthuVs only ask for fire signed a lease under the for- prompting about 30 tenants to PHOTO COURTESY OF KYLE BUSS a second I.D. if they suspect the first one is fake. Biltmore, a bar and grill, which will open sometime mer management, which allowed Fire blazes at building 1250 of Ashby Crossing charcoal grills, Holsinger said. see ASHBY page 2 May 25. The building was deemed uninhabitable. in September, will only require one I.D. 2 Thursday, Sept 4,1997 THE BREEZE Campaign continue^from page 1

can make." It matters what individuals do and who "To the press alone, chequered as is elected as a result, Gilmore said. His plat- it is with abuses, the world is form includes the New Century Scholarship indebted for all the triumphs Program, which would allocate $2,000 to which Itave been gained by each student annually toward tuition to reason and humanity over error Virginia college students. and oppression." "1 am committed to higher education and — James Madison to liberties of people," Gilmore said. "The freedom of the press must be sound and Editor KristenrMss secure. There are big differences in the race. I Managing editor Laura L. Wade am committed to the people, better educa- Technology manager Brian Hlgglns tion and saving money. The election matters Ads manager Erin M. CaMaghan and it matters whether you involve yourself Neus editor Courtney A. Crowtey by voting, participating and committing." News editor Rob Speirs Another platform in Gilmore's campaign Asst. news editor Andi Metzter calls for the elimination of the personal Opinion editor Kelley BlassJngame Style editor km Vegas' Teip Focus editor Chris KMmek "I am not a Republican. Asst. style/focus editor Julian Walker It was interesting to Sports editor Steven M. Trout Asst. sports editor Seth Burton observe, but I hope Copy editor Lisa Fox rr Photo editor Jenntfer Baker [Gilmore] doesn't win. Asst. photo editor Ed Dyer BacTran Graphics editor Thomas Scala BRYAN MAHLEK/conlribuling photographer senior Advisers Rip Da Lues, Jim Gilmore converses with reporters on the commons Tuesday whHe Gilmore supporters wave Alan Neckowttz, signs. Supporters for democratic gubernatorial candidate Don Beyer also made an appearance. David Wenoemen property tax on cars and trucks. The tax cur- rently affects all Virginia car owners, regard- less of income. campus to help people understand politics." largest organization of teachers in Virginia Ty Cobb, chairman of Virginia College Another College Republican, sophomore decided to endorse Don Beyer so early in the Republicans, said, "The biggest victory is for Laura Sammon, said, "There is no question campaign." The Breeze is published Monday the students to have the opportunity to see in my mind as to voting for Gilmore. He However, Gilmore and his supporters are and Thursday mornings and hopeful. Kevin Funk, a College Republicans distributed throughout James these figures and to see their commitment." believes in the individual, and Paul Harris is Madison University and the local Crowd reaction varied. Senior Bac Tran a good example that anyone can make it." member, said, "We are ahead in the polls, it Harrisonburg community. said, "I am not a Republican. It was interest- College Democrats going by "Students is an uphill battle against Don Beyer. With Comments and complaints should ing to observe, but I hope [Gilmore] doesn't for Don Beyer" also came to the rally, wav- the support of hard-working people, we will be addressed to Kristen Heiss, edi- win the election over Beyer's money cam- tor. win." ing banners in support of Don Beyer. Mailing address: Junior Chris Neff, a College Republican, Students for Don Beyer Chairman Jamie paign. We will continue to hold grass rallies Vie Breeze said, "Any political activity on campus is Gregorian said, "Gilmore supported a nine- until Gilmore's ideas are known." Anthony-Seeger Hall productive, and the College Republicans ty-million- dollar cut in education. It says The confident Gilmore agrees. "We will James Madison University have done a good job bringing candidates to something about the candidates when the win in '97," he said. Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807

E-Mail address: the_ [email protected] Breeze Net: Ashby http://breeze.jmu.edu continued from page 1 An individual may have one copy the College Park apartments. of The Breeze for free. move to Denton's and Blue "[Management] flip-flopped on management gave her and her All subsequent copies cost 25 Ridge Hall for about two weeks whether or not they were going roommates the choice to move to Senior Heather Ruhlmann, a cents apiece. immediately after the fire. Those to make us move out of the newer apartments in College 1240 resident, also said she does- students didn't have to pay rent apartment. Then last Park within the next 15 business n't want to move to the College In The Breeze to live there, Holsinger said. Wednesday, [Holsinger] put a days or to sign a waiver stating Park apartments. "The university was wonder- letter on our door saying we they were going against manage- "We would live under [a fra- OPINION HO ful," Holsinger said. "They were needed to have a meeting." ment's wishes by remaining in ternity]," she said. "Ideally, we STYLE. 13 very cooperative in providing want to live somewhere else. FOCUS ON 16 housing." "I mean, [Holsinger] did offer SPORTS 19 After two weeks, many of the "The management has been horrible to us benefits for moving [to COMICS 27 building 1250 tenants found College Park] like living there CLASSIFIEDS 31 summer sublets, Holsinger said. us. [Management] flip-flopped on two months rent-free and paying Cthers returned home after their for our moving costs, but we May session classes ended. whether or not they were going to make don't want to move there," she Mel Maher, coordinator of the said. CLASSIFIEDS? Center for Off-Campus Living, us move out of the apartment. " "I feel like this is being man- said about half of building 1240 aged very poorly. It shouldn't How toplacea classified: had smoke and water damage. have been handled this way," Come to The Breeze office Audra Fraunfelder Holsinger would not com- Ashby Crossing tenant she said. weekdays between 8 a.m. ment on the students still living Holsinger said HFD deter- and 5 p.m. in 1240 and whether they will mined the fire caused about Cost: $2.50 for the first 10 move out. At the meeting, Fraunfelder words, $2 for each additional the apartment. $400,000 to $600,000 damage to Senior Audra Fraunfelder, said Holsinger told her and her "Personally, I wouldn't feel the buildings. 10 words; boxed classified, who was gone for the summer $10 per column inch. roommates the building was safer in the newer apartments," Maher said management at Deadlines: noon Friday when the fire occurred, is a ten- unsafe, and they would have to she said. "They are in the very Ashby Crossing and College for Monday issue, noon ant still living in building 1240. move. back of the complexes by the Park went into apartments after Tuesday for Thursday issue. She said she doesn't feel the "Before, we were told the woods, and I get home late at the fire to collect tenants' belong- Classifieds must be paid management appropriately han- apartments were safe," she said. night. ings. in advance in The Breeze dled the living situation for her "Now they're not?" "I've also heard there have "[Management] did an excel- office. building. Senior Renee Rookwood, also been burglaries at that location," lent job," she said. "They did a "The management has been a building 1240 tenant and she said. Rookwood said she lot of customer service, and they horrible to us," she said. Fraunfelder's roommate, said doesn't think she will move to deserve a pat on the back." THl; BREEZE Thursday, Sept.' 4, 1980 1 Rush week begins with high-tech twist / calculate the number of freshmen Friday are open house days in Night — women visit one or two days, but planning for the six-day by Kelly Newton included in the 676 women rush- which participants visit four houses, depending on how the event began last spring. The contributing writer ing. Last year, 701 women partici- sorority houses of their choice for computer matches them up. Panhellenic theme for this year's JMU's 1997 sorority rush pated in rush. JMU's eight sorori- 30 minutes. Sororities hand out bids, or rush is "Individually Unique, begins tonight, which means ties accepted about 57 women Every sorority has a specific invitations to pledge a sorority, Together Complete." more than 650 women around each. on Tuesday. If Panhellenic has organized ori- campus will find out what it Freshmen a woman does entation sessions and rush sign- means to be Greek. tend to stick not get a bid, ups since last semester. Bayly "Sorority rush is a mutual with rush she will said they needed a second orien- selection process where the longer than receive a call tation to accommodate both women are ranking the sororities upperclass- from her Rho upperclassmen and freshmen and the sororities are ranking the men do, Rad- Chi before the who missed the first session. women," Kristin Radcliffe, assis- cliffe said. bids are actu- The orientation sessions are tant director of Greek Life, said. Upperclass- ally delivered. used to tell women about their But there is now a technologi- men are more "But," said options and to explain how the cal twist in the rush process. "A closed-mind- Radcliffe, "we JMU Greek system works. computer is used to match them ed, and they hope that 80 - Beginning this year, rushees up," Radcliffe said. "The comput- often have 90 percent of will keep a Rush Journal, Bayly er is meant to give each woman a already cho- women who said. This packet includes a number of choices so she doesn't sen the sorori- attend Prefer- description of each sorority and focus on just one sorority." ty they want ence Night also gives more background After each round of voting, to join even will be offered information before rush begins, women and sororities rank each before rush a bid." Bayly said. other and submit the rankings to begins, she The schedule Greek Life and Panhellenic a computer. The computer then said. for rush has weren't thconly organizations matches the most compatible Each wo- expanded this preparing for rush. As the Rush sororities and women, determin- man receives year, allowing/ Chair for Sigma Kappa social a rush group more time in sorority, Gena Bonsiero spent ing which houses the rushees will SCOTT TROBAUGH/wiior anisl between return to. assignment, much of her summer preparing This year, 676 women are led by a Rho Chi. Rho Chis are theme meant to represent it*. house visits, so each woman can for rush. "It's taken up a lot of rushing. Annie Lou Bayly, presi- disaffiliated members of sorori- unique sisterhood. Many sorori- write down her thoughts about my time, but it's been fun, and I dent of the Panhellenic Council, ties who advise women during ties display themes through skits each sorority. know that all of our work will said, "The number of women rush by answering their ques- and songs. "This will give women more pay off," she said. participating in rush is a bit tions and making sure they On Saturday and Sunday, time to distinguish each sorority Bonisero doesn't want any smaller [this year] because the understand the rush process. house visits are 40 and 50 min- and take note of their likes and rushees to worry. "Relax, and have fun, because everything will freshman class is smaller." Each day of rush consists of utes, respectively. dislikes," Radcliffe said. Radcliffe said she is unable to different activities. Today and Monday night is Preference Sorority rush only lasts a few fall into place," she said. Commuter parking spots to disappear from Y-Lot, reserved for faculty, staff Additional commuter spaces to be created in existing lots, parking division says tion of 10 reserved spaces. Four are for the recycling office by Neil Crovo by Jenny Stromann and six are reserved for international faculty housed in police reporter contributing writer Wise Hall. Ten spots were added to F-Lot near Zane Campus police report the following: Twenty-three student parking spaces in Y-Lot, better Showker for commuters, Armentrout said. known as the "gravel pit" across from Anthony-Seeger In total, there is be a net gain of 38 spaces, she said. Underage Possession of Alcohol HalL will soon be reserved for faculty and staff. The opening of O-lot will also create more parking • Matthew J. Lowe, 19, of Gaithersburg, Md., and Reed P. Corr* Last week, commuters who parked in the future facul- spaces for employees and students. 19, of Chagrin Fate, Ohio, were arrested and charged with \ ty and staff parking spaces received warning tickets to This lot is the site of the former maintenance complex, possession'of alcohol at the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity house remind them of the upcoming change, said Tara Armentrout said. It is located across from Y-lot, behind p.m.Aug.29. Armentrout, parking division manager. Anthony-Seeger. • Karen E. Hendricks, 20, of McLean, was arrested and charged Five directional signs, which were posted this week, "Once the O-Lot(s) reopen, employees and students with underage possession of alcohol at the Chi Phi fraternity party are designed to alert students of will benefit from additional parking room at 928 pm Aug. 29. changes. The parking division spaces," she said. • Danielle N. Kiser, 19, of Staunton, and Michael R. Crabi, 20, of will now enforce those designated "Once the O-Lots Some students forsee longer walks Staunton, were arrested and charged with underage possession of spaces. to class and more parking tickets as a alcohol at the Chi Phi fraternity party room at 11:04 pjn.Aug.29, Al Menard, associate vice pres- reopen, employees result of losing parking spaces. • Vanessa DrfW, 19,ano^studerrtofQastoria,N.C.,wa$aiiB6ted ident for student affairs, said com- ^IV%A Qtlis1d?tltv \A)lll Junior Joy Cales parks in Y-Lot and charged with underage possession of alcohol at the ChJ Phi muters parked in faculty and staff UllU ZlULlCllld Will, because of its location. "This is the fraternity party room at 11:40 p.m. Aug. 29. spaces could face a $20 fine. ht/?Yt£?~flt /»V)1^7 closest [lot] now," Cales said. "They • Jessica A Harris, 20, of ApaJachm,NY,was arrested andcrtarged Al MacNutt, director of public L/C fltj 11 JI UUl shouldn't give it to faculty." with underage possession of alcohol at the CN PhJ fraternity party Roger Soenksen, a professor in the room at 125 a.m. Aug. 30. istrators and staff were called dUUltlOnGL pClfKing school of media arts and design, said the posted signs will not stop stu- The assistant Greek coordnator closed the Chi Phi party due to togther by the vice president of cr-nn, matters 'getting out of hano" at 2:10 a.m. Aug. 30. administration and finance about »3L/6*CCi3. dents from parking in the 23 spaces two months ago. It made the deci- available. sion to reserve the spaces due to Tara Armentrout "It's a wonderful effort [though]," Robbery an "[urgent) situation,"he said. parking division manager Soenksen said. • Unidentified individuals allegedly robbed a JMU student of his Armentrout said there were no Senior Heather Woodson also said watch and waflet at Driver Drive and Uritverstty Boulevard, at 1 am. students on the committee, but "commitment to make fewer spaces will lead to more students parking illegally Aug. 29. sure commuter students interests were respected and to shorten the walk to class. The suspect was described as a black male weighing 250 bs, with addressed throughout" was stressed by the committee. Will Custer, a carpenter for JMU facilities management, braided hair and wore a white long sleeve T-shirt with a togo or writing Three lots will gain extra spaces to make up for those said he understands why commuters aren't pleased about on the left breast, Hue jeans and fight boots with dark soles. lost in Y-lot, MacNutt said. the decision. Wise Hall, off South Main Street north of campus, has "[Commuters] had trouble finding a place before we see POUCE LOG page 5 38 spaces now designated for commuters with the excep- got here," Custer said. 4 Thursday, Sept. 4, 1997 THE BREEZE AXP A KA \<1>

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Crawford, was Only a few short months after graduation, arrested and charged with operating many of the first 44 graduates of the College a motor vehicle while suspended at of Integrated Science and Technology have CHEMISTRY PHysics Bluestone Drive and Duke Drive at made a name for themselves and the pro- ISAT 7:32 p.m. Aug. 29. gram. 1 percent ^ Fifty percent going to Fifty percent going to "Roughly 70 percent of May's ISAT gradu- obtain jobs after 0 Grand Larceny ° graduate school graduate wrroolof ates have already landed jobs with Fortune earning undergraduate • Unidentified individuals allegedly 500 companies and major corporations," a professional school stole an unsecured and unregistered degree AThirty percent going to JMU Media Relations press release stated. 9 1 pln uranium gray 24-speed 1995 Richard Roberds, ISAT program director, professional school 0 f ^ V™*™ « 5 Out of ** graduates. w to Jobs after Specialized Rock Hopper mountain said graduate salaries currently range 1 bike, serial No. 55ROC17GR, by three going to further 0 Twenty percent going to gredoat|0n between $32,000 and $48,000 per year. education Jobs after graduation UREC at 4:13 p.m. Aug. 29. Roberds attributes the program's high job The bike is valued at $400. placement record to the pre-professional THOMAS SCXLMgraphics editor • Unidentified individuals allegedly nature of the curriculum. The students in the stole a burgundy Gary Fisher program are "generalists" who are capable of will pursue a masters in business administra- oratory or in a closely-related field, such as Tassajara 21-speed mountain bike, solving "technically based [business] prob- tion at the University of Denver this fall, forensics, which is the technical side of the serial No. BS61021, from under the lems," he said. believes his strong science background study of crime, which can include the scientif- east ramp of Godwin Hall between 4 ISAT's mission statement states its gradu- helped him get accepted to the school. ic analysis of bullets and other materials taken and 6:30 p.m. Aug. 29. ates are "professionally prepared in a broader Mike Fleck, ISAT's first graduate in May from crime scenes. The bike is valued at $500. sense" than other science majors. As a result, 1996, "credits the ISAT program/with giving The physics department has traditionally a wide variety of fields are open to graduates, him the experience to help him get a job with sent 50 percent of its graduates on to graduate Petty Larceny including telecommunications, manufactur- consulting firm SciComm of Bethesda, Md.," or professional school and 50 percent directly • Unidentified individuals allegedly ing, systems integration, consulting and tech- the press release stated. into the work force, Jeff Gordon, physics stole a black 15-speed Trailblazer nically oriented business. By comparison, JMU's more traditional department head, said. . - mountain bike from Wine-Price Hall Roberds said, "Consulting firms were science departments, such as physics and Gordon predicts in the future more at 3 p.m. Sept 1. especially interested in the broad knowledge" chemistry, send a higher proportion of gradu- physics students will go to the work force ISAT majors acquired. One reason why the ates on to graduate school. straight out of college. Lost Property majority of ISAT majors are averaging high- According to John Gilje, chemistry depart- The number of jobs for physicists with • A member of the faculty/staff starting salaries straight out of college is most ment head, the department usually has "50 graduate degrees is somewhat limited. reported^ left a gold and ruby round of them are not pursuing graduate studies, percent of its graduates go to graduate school, Therefore, the department will focus more on cut ring, size 4-41/2, on a sink in Roberds said. Out of 44 students, only three 30 percent go to professional school, and 20 applied physics. Johnston HaH Sept 1 at 9:08 am. will attend graduate school this fall. percent go directly to the job market." This change is notAinique to JMU. "This is The ring is valued at $1500. "This is because the kind of student Recently, a higher proportion of graduates are a national trend to change the notion of an attracted to our program would probably be going directly to the work force. undergraduate physics degree," Gordon said. Recovered Stolen more interested in going to the work force In contrast to ISAT graduates, who get Both Gordon and Gilje were reluctant to Property and making a salary than going to graduate jobs in every field directly or even indirectly compare their departments with ISAT. • A JMU Grounds Supervisor found school," Roberds said. related to science, most chemistry majors end Gordon did say the changes in his depart- an ABS plastic mailbox near HEC ISAT graduate Christian Solominie, who up working with their field in chemistry a lab- ment were not "planned because of any sense substation and returned it to the owner at 728 a.m. Aug. 29.

No Trespass Notice Operation smiles on Kenyan kids Issued • A no trespassing notice was issued for a domestic dispute in Operation that provides surgery for poor children finds a home at JMU Hillside HaH at 9 p.m. Sept 1. bing when she saw herself. What she saw was so amazing.' by Katie Chambers Jill Chodorov, conference manager for Operation Smile, organizes Number of drunk in public charges contributing writer conferences for volunteer training. The most difficult aspect of the since June 4:11 team's job was deciding who to treat, she said. Number of parking tickets issued A new service organization called Operation Smile will find a home between Aug. 26 and Sept 1:932 at JMU by mid-October. "Patients go through a thorough screening process," she said. "The Operation Smile is an organization of volunteer medical profession- people who are chosen are usually the children with the most severe als who travel to Third World countries to provide corrective surgery injuries... We always hope to get back to help them all. Some children for those with facial deformities. Last fall, Gregory Versen, associate have injuries so severe we will collect donations to have them flown to professor of social work and director of field placement, and 1996 the U.S. for treatment." graduate Maureen Ramey of Norfolk, assisted in a two-week Volunteers must complete a youth training program before going we (A/AMr Hots Operation Smile mission to Kenya. on a mission. Medical professionals must also go through an applica- TO (A/eire "I was exposed to physical deformities I had ^___ ■ tion process to ensure a high quality medical ^"■"™^"~™"*"^~~ team. never seen before," Versen said. • (( poe rue The social devastation caused by facial / u>si C o Yrin verl tn "There is a small charge to participate in an

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\ 10 Thursday, Sept. 4, 1997 THE BREEZE EDITORIAL Face Off: Diana—media at fault? Media invaded Dianas privacy to Media are scapegoats; cannot assume extremes; are liable for her death full responsibility for Dianas death — Laura L. Wade — Kelley M. Blassingame When I heard the news of Princess Diana's death I In the aftermath of the tragic death of Princess Diana, was shocked. When I learned the circumstances there is plenty of blame to go around. However, the of her death, I was disgusted. public has chosen only one scapegoat — the media. Yes, the princess was a high-profile figure, but no one While facts show photographers chased Diana at had the right to invade her life to the extent the paparazzi speeds over 80 mph, there was no reason the driver did. I believe the media is to blame for Diana's death, and should have driven as fast as he did. It is doubtful the I think it is time they take responsibility. photographers could have taken a clear picture Dart... 1 heard a journalist defend the media of Diana from a moving vehicle. early Sunday morning. He said the The speed of the car seems media went after Diana because most extreme — ABC News report- An "its-time-to-play-the-quiet-game" dart to the the people asked them to. This is ed the speed^ of Diana's car at freshmen who decided to get in touch with their crap. It is a known fact that the impact was over 120 mph. Equally inner child by playing capture the flag on the Quad at media set the news agenda. disturbing are recent ABC News reports that the driver of Diana's car 2:30 a.m. I never once cared one way or Sent in by a crybaby Bluestone resident who the other about Diana's personal was drunk at the time of the acci- life. It was her charity work that dent. Some fault for Diana's death should know if you can V beat 'em, join 'em. made her fascinating. She showed with the driver. with dignity and compassion how power Many people feel if it were not for the can be used for good. The media turned her spot- paparazzi's greed for money earned for Diana's light into an excuse to invade every aspect of her life. photograph, she would not have been targeted so heavily. Pat,.. When her marriage to Prince Charles was shaky, the But publications — especially tabloids — are paying top dollar for the photographs. mediamilked it for every red-eyed photograph they A "thanks-for-your-time" pat to all the could. When it appeared Diana had finally found happi- Diana's death should disturb the public enough to pre- ness with Dodi Fayed, the media thought it was their vent them from buying tabloids that exploit her or any organizations who came out for Student Organization responsibility to plaster her relationship across newsracks. other celebrity. If the tabloids know they will not profit Night. The public Diana was very public. The private Diana from the paparazzi's pictures, they will not buy them. Sent in by a student who thinks you all represented was extremely private. She made it clear time and time The public also seems to forget the relationship Diana your organizations well. again that she did not like constant invasions of her priva- had with the paparazzi was a symbiotic one. Diana lived cy. Apparently, the media did not give a damn. in the limelight, but it wasn't always detrimental. She was Since Diana's death, the media has invaded her home- so well-known and loved because her life was in the pub-' land to pay tribute to her life. If the media really thought lie eye. She was also able to bring notice to her charity she was the saint they are making her to be now, why did efforts through the media attention that followed her. Dart... they hound her so much? If not for the media, Diana would not have enjoyed Regardless, it's time for the media to leave her Britain such popularity. Thus, the public is unfair in its judgment An "it's-less-than-perfect" dart to Computing so her people can mourn. It would be an admirable ges- of the media. The intrusiveness of the media is partly to Services for removing WordPerfect from every ture if they afforded her funeral — her final media event blame for Diana's death, but they should not bear the computer on campus. — the privacy she was never awarded in life. entire burden. Diana, you have won. They can't invade you any more. Sent in by a student who hates Word and Kelley M. Blassingame is a junior mass communication is sure he's not alone. Laura L. Wade is a junior mass commun ication major. major and the opinion editor. Pat...

A "thanks-for-your-help" pat to Tau Kappa Epsilon brothers who helped me move in without my having to ask. Sent in by a freshman who needed all the help she could get and appreciated the extra assistance. Dart...

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Editorial Policy Kristen Heiss . . . editor Laura L. Wade . . . managing editor Kelley M. Blassingame . . . opinion editor Pat... Letters to the editor should be no more than 500 words, columns should he no more than 800 words, and both will be published on a space available basis. They must be A "way-to-throw-a-party" pat to the Rangers for delivered to The Breeze by noon Tuesday or 5 p.m. Friday. The Breeze reserves the right to edit for clarity and space. showing freshmen what partying in college is really The opinion! in this section do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the newspaper, about. this staff, or James Madison University. Sent in by a student who had a great time and can't wait to party with you again.

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Sexual assault experience brings new life view . .... ii I^„JU. »An.:i„ TheTKO terrortormr MaryMarv feltfplt gott»ot so woman would have to endureendu I have a friend. Her name is home from work to find her Mary closed her eyes. While they were shut, she felt a hand bad she almost never left her what she had. She left the court- Mary, and I've known her all instructor already waiting for room vindicated. her. He was 15 minutes early, so brushing against her face. Mary house. She took days off work. my life. She's a regular college She hated going out. All she But the fear lingered. Through student like you and me. She's she had to rush to get ready. opened her eyes to find the instructor very close to her. He wanted to do was stay curled up counseling, Mary has learned her smart, funny and talented. She's While Mary went into the house fear is normal and needs to allow to change, the instructor talked told her to close her eyes again, in her room where she felt safe an amazing dancer who wants to with her family. Mary did finally herself time to heal. Mary still own her own studio some day. casually to her mom. Mary's and then he tried to kiss her. - Mary pushed him go out with her family on the lives scared, but not as much as She's coming up on her Fourth of July to see fireworks, before. She still has nightmares, 20th birthday. To a away, but he leaned closer. With shaking but she was so afraid. She con- takes sleeping pills and becomes stranger, she appears stantly looked over her shoulder, very uncomfortable if anyone — perfectly normal — but Faux Pas hands, Mary got out of the car and ran. The terrified of the people she felt even her mom — touches her she's not. Mary isn't the could potentially hurt her. face. But Mary has supportive same person she used instructor chased her, but Mary managed to Mary spent the rest of her friends and an amazing support to be. What's so sad is summer in fear, especially during system in her family. Someday, that she never will be get inside the MVA — Kelley M. Blassingame building. She called her the days just before the trial in she hopes to put this experience again. August. Seeing her instructor behind her and live her life with- Last summer, Mary mom, who came and picked her up. The police arrived again in the courtroom was terri- out looking over her shoulder. decided she was sick of being the mother complimented him on As we begin a new school being such a fine young man, not long after that, and the fying. He explained to the judge only person among her friends how traumatized he was from year, everyone is excited about without her driver's license. She and Mary's younger sister instructor was arrested. Mary thought that was the end, but it the incident. Mary couldn't seeing friends and going to par- wanted all the freedom her other thought he was cute. Mary left ties. Please act responsibly and for the lesson confident it would was only the beginning. believe it. Her entire world had friends had enjoyed for the past been ripped apart, she couldn't carefully. Don't allow yourself to four years. go as well as the day before. Mary had to tell her story so many times she felt like a tape leave her house without being get out of control, and never walk With the money she earned Toward the end of the lesson, home alone at night — this goes Mary and the instructor decided recorder. Everyone kept asking hysterical and couldn t sleep working for a temp agency, for details and more details. Her without pills. But he was the one for guys and girls. I'm begging Mary saved enough to pay for to go the the local Motor Vehicles mother hired an attorney for her, traumatized? It seemed almost everyone to take care of each lessons and her share of the car Administration to practice paral- other and yourself. I would hate lel parking. After a few tries, the the police had a car watching the too much for Mary to bear. insurance. Her first lesson was on Fortunately though, the for my friend Mary, or anyone a warm June evening, and it went instructor told Mary it would house at night and Mary began seeing a psychologist and a psy- instructor pleaded guilty to else, to go through the fear and fine. She had a patient instructor help her skills if she practiced pain I did. picturing herself alone in the car. chiatrist. Soon, a subpoena for the fourth degree sexual assault and who made her feel comfortable. received a suspended sentence, a Mary loved driving. She left look- He told her to close her eyes for trial came in the mail, but to Mary, none of these things felt year's probation and mandatory Kelley M. Blassingame is a ju- ing forward to the next day's les- five seconds and then pretend he nior mass communication major and wasn't there with her when she real. The only thing that was real psychiatric counseling. Mary felt son. relieved that hopefully no other the opinion" editor. The next evening, Mary came opened them. was the fear — intense fear. Vegas vacation takes money, not memories

house casinos, hotel rooms, a fake Statue of were hanging to the side of each shoe! huge pool of my hotel, exploring the van- I think my brother and I disappointed That was when I developed a sense of ous resorts, sipping a delicious choco a e my dad with our reaction when he told Liberty, a simulated Coney Island with a roller coaster that runs on the roof, and paranoia and began thinking everything in ice cream soda at Ghiardmi s Chocolate us we were going to for our Las Veeas was a conspiracy. The ground Shoppe or staring longingly at beautiful family vacation last summer — we were indoor streets lined with restaurants, cafes and dessert shops representing different in Las Vegas is hot everywhere - why did designer clothes in boutiques, there was far from excited. always something to do. boroughs of — complete my shoes melt only on the tennis court of I guess it's because we still had memo- our hotel? Is it possible the hotel regulates To escape the bright lights and noise for ries of our last casino-based vacation to with graffiti and big metal trash cans. the ground tem- a day, my mom From the plane, we could sense there and I took a tour Atlantic City when we were younger. We perature so one went during a hurricane, which meant the was adventure ahead.As we stood in the of the Grand has to run over aisle waiting to leave the plane, a large Canyon. In addi- beach and the boardwalk were closed. Our to the pro shop Guest Columnist biggest treat was seeing "a performance by man behind us wearing a cowboy hat and tion to seeing bolo tie bellowed "Show me the money!" and pick up a the Chinese Acrobats in one of our hotel's new overpriced that incredible as people chuckled around him. After our — Christy Pitrelli natural wonder, lounges. pair to finish For lack of anything better to do, my five-day stay in Las Vegas, 1 can say I was- our bus driver n't shown any money, but I did spend a brother and I spent the rest of the night in ' eAlsoC, why did some people receive filled our heads with Us Vegas trivia. For our hotel room performing some acrobatic lot. complementary meals and didn't have to example, did you know Las Vegas has the feats of our own by jumping from bed to I didn't gamble, which makes me won- •'..-., . . -. A __ only I.. drive-thru.4.-,,,., tkm wedding..!.,, in.' rhanplchapel in the der how much people who did gamble wait in line at the hotel's restaurants? Are bed, balancing various objects on our these people high-rollers who eat free and world, and Michael Jordan was married heads until we got tired and fell asleep. lost. The giant spree of spending and gam- bling is what probably is many peoples' quickly so the hotel can get them back to there? But that was a long time ago, and I the tables as soon as possible? Were those Amidst all the lights, sounds, dice, could put it all behind me. I was ready to experience in Vegas. It begins in the air- glamorous shows and dizzying heat, one port where the "ching-ching" of slot hotel wall photos of bright-eyed, happy begin yet another family vacation, only winners holding the giant check all could easily get lost in the fantasy world of this time it would be at the place that calls machines emanating from games like Las Vegas. It is a place where the unex- "Quarter Mania" starts to fill excited visi- staged? Is there a jackpot at all? itself the "Family Fun Capital of the And why are casinos always so cold? Is pected is routine, and it is not impossible tors' ears. to end up in a wedding chapel with an World." I never met or heard about anyone hit- it to keep people awake and wired at the I could feel the excitement in the casinos all night, neglecting their natural Elvis impersonator. It is a place where peo- muggy air of the plane as it taxied along ting the jackpot, but I did meet several ple from all over the world stand at tables people who told me they just about lost desire for sleep? Is that why there are so the runway after landing at the Las Vegas many red-eyed people walking around in side-by-side as they try their luck for that Airport. Looking out the plane window, I their life savings and better go home while dream of the big jackpot. they could still afford the transportation. a slow, confused state? caught a glimpse of an enormous replica of I imagined a marble-topped conference A trip to Las Vegas is entirely what you an Egyptian pyramid and Sphinx that is a I understood what they meant on a make of it, because even though you may much smaller scale as my brother and I table where guys named Mugsy and Slim hotel called The Luxor. Jim plot to get richer through owning this feel Vegas cheated you of your money, or This is only one of Jhe many mega- went to play tennis one day on the hotel even your shoes, it can't cheat you of the courts. It charged $12 an hour for court great city. They clothe their intentions in resorts that makes up the main strip of Las the friendly guises of complementary fruit memories you take home. Vegas. Others resorts include one of the time and $20 per racquet rental. While we were in the middle of playing I happened baskets and all-you-can-eat buffets. strip's newest resorts called "New York, Christy Pitrelli is a senior mass communi- to look down at my feet to find the soles of Suspicions aside, I was never bored in New York." This king of mega-resorts is a Las Vegas. Whether swimming in the cation major. giant conglomerate of sky scrapers that my running shoes had melted off and 12 Thursday, Sept. 4, 1997 THE BREEZE

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Diversity highlights Zirkle House opener technical difficulties of his medi- by Garret Piekney um, Baxter remains undeterred. contributing writer "You usually only do two or The Fall premiere at Zirkle three pieces a semester; metal is House, featuring three something that takes a lot more student artists, took place time," he said. "It's such a Monday amidst a relaxed process, but you just keep work- atmosphere of enthusiasm and ing it" support. On the walls surrounding Baxter's work are paintings and pen and ink work by Kimberly REVIEW Hathaway. Of the dozen works displayed, a number of the paint- A mixture of students and fac- ings reveal both the influence of ulty attended the opening to nature in general and the view a variety of artwork by Shenandoah Valley specifically. seniors Leigh Anne Martin, Matt She often uses warm, muted and Baxter and Kimberly Hathaway. subdued colors. The works reflect a variety of "I think that [my paintings] styles and mediums. are pretty playful," Hathaway In the center of the Other said. "My favorite artist is Paul Gallery, is a collection of Baxter's Klee, so a lot of his playfulness ceramic and metal work. Much of I've really picked up on." Baxter's metalwork and jewelry One example revealing this reveals a sense of humor that suc- attitude is her painting, "Country , AMY JOSEPH /contributing photographer cessfully accompanies the strong McDonald's," which amusingly Matt Baxter's metalwork is among the featured works currently on display at Zirkle House. and clean symmetry of his work. parallels the curves of the ubiqui- One brass piece, titled "Spork" is tous fast food restaurant with theme than her earlier composi- their fingertips touching a range "Untitled," is one example of a fusion of a spoon and a fork. those of the hills of the valley tions. Her work may be diminu- of material and textured surfaces. Martin's ability to apply a variety Another, "Soul Train," is a ster- skyline. Much of her work pro- tive, but it is certainly not deriva- Much of her painted work is cov- of medium for artistic effect. ling ring with a locomotive files the relationship between the tive. ered in layers of patterned pieces, Accompanying the^ work is a whose smooth curve implies a manmade and natural features of Finally, The Art Works fabric and wax. short poem serving as its poetic movement that would crest the the environment in an understat- Gallery contains the large-scale "Most of my paintings have equivalent. Artwork created of finger of its wearer. ed and uniquely subtle way; provocative work of Leigh Anne wax on them," Martin said. "[I such diversity and inviting such "I like funkiness, the unusu- other works are abstract. Martin, entitled 'Ticket." A pen- like] having something and melt- involvement has a stirring effect, al," Baxter said with a smile. "I Hathaway's most recent cre- cil-scrawled message on the wall ing it down and bringing [it] back even in a sober state of mjnd. mean, I guess that's what arf s all ations are drawings in pen and from Martin invites the visitor to to life." In her work, Martin uses Exhibits by Leigh Ann Martin, about, right?" ink and are more intricate in touch any and all of the work on rust colors, flesh and earth tones, Matt Baxter and Kimberly Hathaway While acknowledging the composition and diversified in display. Those who do will find and dirt. run through September 13. Dance Modern dance featured in 'New Dance Festival' by Sarah Green leaf the floor of the stock market and the bat- contributing writer tles friends can have over money. Last summer, the dancers worked for four ses- The School of Theatre and Dance sions to perfect the piece, and they predict opens the Fall 1997 Masterpiece that other versions may develop after the Season with "The New Dance premiere, O'Hara said. Festival" Friday. The last dance of the evening, "Lisboa," The event, which is co-sponsored by is a trio of three pieces performed by the School of Theatre and Dance and the O'Hara, Thompson and Trammell. thompson & trammell dance foundation, "Lisboa," meaning Lisbon in Portuguese, features dances by Bob and Bob Dance and is done to fado music. O'Hara, who spent thompson & trammell, two local duet a lot of time in Portugal, chose fado, a type companies as well as dances by three JMU of folk music, because he feels the emo- dance faculty. tional quality of the music conveys a sense "The annual festival features profes- of longing. sional artists from throughout the nation The final event of the New Dance „ in cutting-edge contemporary dance," said Festival is an informal discussion where Deona Houff, publicist for the School of dancers discuss dancing and the artistic Theatre and Dance. process. Opening "The New Dance Festival" is "[The discussion will be] rewarding for an original work conceived by Cynthia the dancers and the audience," Thompson Thompson, professor of dance, and said. "It will be especially helpful for those Katherine Trammell, associate professor of people who have never seen modern dance. The work titled "Mapping the dance performed." Stages," traces the 13-year relationship the The "New Dance Festival" is Friday and two have had as dancers and friends. Saturday at 8 p.m. in Latimer-Shaeffer "The Exchange," featuring Shane Theatre. General admission is $10, and $6 for OTIara, associate professor of dance, and seniors, children under 12, and students with John Evans of Rutgers University, exam- JAC cards. Advance tickets can be purchased at PHOTO COURTESY SCHOOL OF THEATRE AND DANCE ines the push-and-pull attitude found on x7000. 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ercy House is a pair of from middle-class people who lost their sprawling white hous- jobs to migrant families who speak noth- es and a playground ing but Spanish. on North High Street. "It's just people who need a little time," It is a boutique on she says. <+ South Main and an People like 34-year-old Abby Reedy, Mapartment building on North Liberty who has lived in Harrisonburg all her life Street. It is a desk where the phone rings but has spent the last three weeks at Mercy constantly and brave crayon drawings House with her seven-year-old son, decorate the walls. But most importantly, Colton. it is a place for people who are down on Reedy is planning on leaving Mercy their luck. House as soon as she finds a place where "Lots of people come here," says resi- she and her son can live. She found out dent manager Mary Jane Burrell, who lives about the house through an ad in the Daily at Mercy House and works there full time. News Record, and she says living there has "People come here because they've lost given her an opportunity to be indepen- their jobs and are being evicted. A few dent for the first time in her life. come because of drug and alcohol prob- "It was just time to be on my own, lems; single mothers leaving bad situations says Reedy. 1— lots of reasons." Reedy and her son are one of 12 fami- Her young daughter Katie comes out lies living in the three houses that make upj on to the porch with their Chihuahua, Mercy House. That is the maximum num- Coco, an extremely small dog that looks ber of families who can live in the nine! like a sad rat. apartments at the two houses and the three! "Yeah, she's a tiny one," says Burrell, apartments located at the Phalen House or scratching Coco's head. "Katie looks like a Liberty Avenue. There is a high turnover giant to you, doesn't she?" she says to the rate, Burrell said. dog. Tracy Brown, executive director ol Burrell runs the daycare for single par- Mercy House, managed to find some time ents and makes sure everyone follows the between phone calls to explain Mercy rules. In the year-and-one-half she has House's rules — rules such as no drugs i lived and worked at Mercy House, Burrell alcohol whatsoever, no pets, and no memJ has seen all kinds of folks come and go, bers of the opposite sex in the quarters of

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1997 JMU FOOTBALL SCHEDULE 1 ^iiiP September 6 October 11 jll^ at Ball State 2 p.m. William & Mary «iiiii ';:3IS&ytHUX September 13 October 18 mmm East Tennessee State 6p.m. Delaware

$§& September 20 October 25 ^*Z Massachusetts 6 p.m. Richmond ■HI September 27 November 8 INK Maine 1 p.m. at Northeastern Ji» October 4 November 15 '^HHBF at Villanova 1 P™- Rhode Island 1 p.m November 22 Boston I p.m. 1W helldl SuffLn^a Thursday, Sept 4, I99 Alex Wood: oeaEP Ut» t In his third year at JMU, head coach Alex Wood has seen it all What will 1997 bring? Exactly what kind of coach is Wood? The Breeze sat down with Wood looking for answers to those questions and more.

Q.Now that summer practices are not a starter but played a lot of football for •almost over, what are your general us last year. We've got James Roberson reelings regarding this year's squad? who transferred in, a junior college guy. He's gonna be a senior who was starting A .We're gonna have a real young foot- for us last year. •ball team — a lot of young faces. It's starting to come together real well for us. Q.Are you looking for those line- We've only had one scrimmage to really • backers to be the leaders for the evaluate, to start to place personnel where defense? They're probably the most expe- we think they ought to be for the duration rienced players out there. of the year. There's an injury factor that always plays into anything we do. So as A .Yes, they are. They are the most long as we can stay clear ;of that, minimize •experienced, and we're looking for that, we'll be OK. [It's a] young team, tal- leadership from those guys. I also want to ented, athletic, [with] great promise. We're mention Cliff Wimbush. He is going to fig- gonna try and extract as much of that ure prominently. He might be one of the promise as we possibly can. best players on defense. MELISSA PALLADINO/semor photographer I believe in the future but sometimes in Head coach Alex Wood, 42, enters his third year at JMU with a 15-8 overall record. this profession there is no future. You bet- /^\.Last year was an up-and-down year Wood's son, Alex Jr., joins the 1997 staff as a defensive assistant. ter do it today, because you won't have a V^.with a 6-1 start and a 7-4 finish. shot at it tomorrow. We're gonna try and What did you learn from last year, and players — one or two or three guys. A .Demanding. I take somewhat of a get done as much as we can get done with what are you aiming for this year? We weren't able to get a right end to fill •business approach to it. Because if a young football team in 1997. We're in for Ed [Perry]. John Wakely can do you ain't getting it done, I want to cut your gonna try and make a run for it. A .Rebuilding really started last year. something there. I don't think he'll be Ed ass. But on the same token, I think I care •Our offensive line — all those guys but we're hoping he can give us whatever about my guys. My job is to create an .You call it young, others call it were walk-ons except for one. This year, he can give us so we're not hitting a flat atmosphere where everyone likes coming •rebuilding. none of them are walk-ons except for one. zero there at tight end. here. That's what I try to do. That's my Q So we just got a converse situation. We style. I think within that, you can say I'm a A .Same thing. We're gonna try and learned if you got a 6'5" receiver, you can Q.Last year's offense seemed to player's coach. But some people miscon- •win 11 ball games. We're not win seven games. And if you got a pretty •revolve around Macey [Brooks], Ed strue that for saying 'this guy's easy approaching this saying 'We're young, it's good tight end, you can win seven games irerryl and Jay [Jones]. What kind of going,' or 'he's a push over.' We're gonna rebuilding so 5-6 will be great or 4-7.' No, if you don't got anybody else because \ offense are you looking to run this year? do everything right as close to the best as if we don't win 11, we'll be disappointed. those are the guys making all the plays. [If] we possibly can. If you screw it up, then There are still capable ball players. We you got a , you can win some A .Early on it will be more [run orient- there's consequences. Because you have to play at a level where you get a shot. games. That's what we learned, so that's •ed] until we get settled in and those have some sort of direction or discipline in what we're gonna continue and try to do guys start to get comfortable. We're hop- order to have a chance to have a successful .What are your reactions to now — maintain a quarterback, 6'5" leceivers ing it's gonna be — if we don't get our program. Whether or not how well I do, I playing in the A-10? and a good tight end, and play the best brains'beat out. If we don't have any guess the jury is still out.. Q defense we can play. That's what we choice, we're gdnna have to throw it. But I A .Good. I think that's a good move. I learned. don't think that will be the case. /""""V.Some have said this job is simply a • like the name. I like the reputation. I \J • stepping stone for you to Division- like the affiliation with the basketball Q. There's a lot of inexperience in the .Who's going to run the football? I. What are your comments on that? Do schools. I like the fact that they got some •WR and backfield. What do you • you foresee yourself staying here for a money. [It's] a strong conference this year expect from those guys? Q long time? — [the College of] William & Mary's got .Two freshman: Zeb Clark and them all coming back. [The University of] •Anthony Moore. Also Delvin Joyce. A. We got young guys. We got a couple A A.I don't know. My dad told me, "Son, Delaware has a good team. Villanova •6'5" receivers. I look back at Brooks • when you get a job, do a good job. should have a good football team. as a freshman and he was about as effec- Q.Have there been any surprises? Other things might happen for you." I'm • Has anyone really stepped up and tive as these guys are gonna be. But as he just trying to do a good job here. And If grew, got older, played more games, phys- caught your eye? Q.The team lost 14 starters. There are doing a good job here means someone else ically matured, [he became] more of a .definite holes. What are the might want to secure my services to be a A .Overall, Carter Robertson is doing strengths of the '97 squad? dominant player. So that's what's gonna football coach, we'll worry about that happen with these guys. Chris Wadkins is •good. He's caught my eye. He had a when that materializes. But right now, I'm A .The strength of this team is the front probably our best receiver. It may take us good spring and he's doing good things concerned about being the best football •seven on defense. We've got two four or five receivers to do what two did for us right now. coach for James Madison that I can be. defensive ends coming back that have [last year]. And different combinations and played. John Dean lead the league and different roles. An until those kids grow .What's your coaching style? Are Interview conducted by Steven team in sacks last year. Derrick Ball was up is when you're back to your steady Q •you an in-your-face coach? M. Trout and Seth Burton Thursday, Sept. 4, 1997 Ml F™4M $i4flt*yztd Ahh, Football. One The best meal plan 0 of you ever had. life's

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The JMU football team has dipped into the fountain .of-youth this seasqn in hopes to replace last year's 27 graduating play- ers. This year's Dukes are more than the average "young team." With only eight starters returning, the squad is left with 25 red-shirt freshmen and 32 true freshmen to ta ke control of the foptbal 1. Although the team is young, players and coaches alike have said it is full of tal- ent. MELISSA PALLADINO/senior photographer "We're a young team — talented, ath- Freshman Zeb Clark eludes a defender during practice. Clark is just one of an entire flock of underclassmen that speckle the letic, great promise," head coach Alex Dukes' roster. Clark, et al, is expected to fill the void of 13 starters lost to graduation. Wood said. "We're gonna try and extract as much of that promise as we possibly Joyce said, "I think we are going to sur- well, but we really won't know until game said he also is anxious for the season to can." prise a lot of people... we have a lot of tal- time." begin, even if he has already red-shirted Red-shirt freshman tailback Delvin ent, and if s going to carry us through." Ironically enough, Franklin himself is a 'with the Dukes. While experience is usually heralded newcomer to the team of coaches. He does "I knew I had the potential to start, but over youth, wide receivers coach James not want to compare his wide receivers I didn't know the opportunity would Franklin admits there is something valu- with players of the past. come this fast," he said. "I just want to able in having a young team. "There are "I don't have any expectations. I want prove to everyone that I can do it." no individual stars anymore," he said. them to go out and play the best they pos- Also looking to prove themselves are "They have to do everything right and sibly can and contribute," he said. the freshmen competing to fill the shoes of make an impact on every play." Due to heavy graduation losses, the ex-JMU wide receiver Macey Brooks, The freshmen are looking to have an Dukes will have several freshmen starting recently signed by the'. effect on this year's record, but they admit at key skill positions this year. True freshmen Lindsa/Tleshman and that a lack of experience brings nervous- Fighting for the tailback position are Marc Bacote and red-shirt freshman ness. three of them — true freshmen Zeb Clark Earnest Pay ton are vying for the spot. "It is a hard transition from high school and Anthony Moore, and Joyce. None of Franklin said, "I am working with the to college ball," Joyce said. "It's challeng- them have a single down of college foot- talent I have, and I've harped to these guys ing though. I'm used to being a leader, and ball under their belt, leaving game day that there is no reason they can't be as now, I'm just an ordinary guy. It's a lot pressure a thing only to imagine. good [as last year's receivers]," different." "In the games, we are going to have to Payton, being the red-shirt, brings the Expectations for this young Dukes step it up . . . We have a lot to learn, but I experience of spring practice to the posi- team are still a mystery. While most think we are all at an even point," Clark tion, while Fleshman comes to JMU with experts would say the Dukes are in a said. 1,110 career yards receiving in high school. rebuilding year, the coaches don't know The coaches are looking to these three Bacote is a "Macey look-alike" according exactly what to expect out of their young- to fill the shoes of last year's standout tail- to Franklin, with the same build and sters come game day. back Kelvin Jeter. aggressive play. "We're going to try and win 11 ball Crocker said, "[Clark] is a power run- Bacote said, "The only pressure you games," Wood said. "We're not approach- ner with good speed and good size while feel is the pressure you put on yourself. ing this saying 'we're young, it's rebuild- [Moore] is a slasher with lateral quickness. Other guys can fill the void of Macey ing so 5-6 will be great'... no. If we don't [Joyce] is tough and quick and can break [Brooks] and Jay [Jones]." win 11 we'll be disappointed." tackles... He is very exciting to watch." The Dukes will argue that experience is Running backs coach Bob Crocker, With all three fighting for one position, not always better than youth. who spent the summer training season Clark said the rivalry helps them stay com- "With the old guys, they can have bad with the new freshmen and coached them petitive, though at times the pressure of habits," Franklin said. "The new guys are through their first scrimmage, agrees with being the next Jeter is too much to handle. all raw, and we can mold them into what Wood that this team will rum some heads. "There is pressure . .. people expect us we want, which is great." Crocker said, "I've been impressed to be like him, but they have to realize we What they want is a winning team, DEREK ROGERS/senior photographer with the three weeks of practice, and I feel still have a lot to learn," Clark said. which can sometimes take years of train- Red-shirt junior Craig Akins is slated to good about these guys this year. They've Joyce, who was the only one of the ing. The Dukes are just hoping Ponce de be one of the starting wide receivers. been thrown right in the fire and are doing three to be a.member of the team last year, Leon found the key to success. Thursday, Sept. 4, 1997 THE BREEZE

Design by: John M. Taylor Stories and predictions by: Seth E. Burton 1997 Atlantic 1C

'NORTHEASTERN MAINE DELAWARE NEW HAMPSHIRJ [VILLANOVA WILLIAM&MARY Last year: 6-5-0 Last year: 10-3-0 Last year: 8-4-0 Last year: 8-3-0 Last year: 8-4-0 ' Last year: 7*4-0 O. Starters lost: 4 O. Starters lost: 4 O. Starters lost: 6 O. Starters lost: 5 O. Starters lost: 6 O. Starters lost: 4 D. Starters lost: 1 D. Starters lost: 5 D. Starters lost: 5 D. Starters lost: 4 D. Starters lost: 4 D. Starters lost: 2 With three straight vic- The Blue Hens are get- Any discussion of the There is no doubt that After totaling only six The Tribe may have tories to close out last sea- victories frorr 1994-'95, ting defensive this season, Wildcats' chances to this season the Atlantic 10 enjoyed being the surprise son, Northeastern finished as they will rely on a unit repeat as New England Conference is as strong as the Black Bears finally team of last season, but with a winning record for with eight returning Division champions this it has been in years, and gave people something after an electrifying run the first time in eight more spectacular to look which saw them win the starters to give them their season begins and ends Villanova, which third straight NCAA with junior tailback Jerry appeared in the NCAA years. at than Maine's fall Yankee Conference title Last season, the foliage. Tournament bid. Azumah. play-offs last season, is and advance to the NCAA Huskies lost three games Maine surprised the Quarterfinals, William & Head Coach Tubby Averaging 118.9 yards trying to remain one of the Raymond, a winner of 250 per game rushing and league's premier teams. by seven points or less, conference by winning Mary is a strong con- and with 17 starters seven games last season, tender for a national title. career games, is looking to scoring 21 touchdowns, The Wildcats were improve upon a defense Azumah led an offense shocked when second returning from that team, earning coach Jack Coach Jimmye Laycock it doesn't seem like much Cosgrove Coach of the has a total of 15 starters that ranked third in the which racked up an aver- team All-Yankee quarter- back Clint Park decided to of a stretch to name Year Honors. returning, with none conference last season, age of 390.6>yard«; per Northeastern as The Breeze Maine won't be able to being more important and if the Blue Hens can game, second in the forgo his senior season, sneak up on ar.ybody this then junior first team all- rebuild their defensive Yankee. and whether or not upset pick. IKNS

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conference quarterback line, scoring on Delaware Azumah, last season's Villanova returns to the The Huskies return year with 16 starters Mike Cook. Cook was the will be tough. Yankee Conference play-offs will depend on senior quarterback Jim returning, including junior leader of an offense that All-American candi- Offensive Player of the how his replacement fares. Murphy, the school's all- quarterback Mickey Fein. led the league in total date senior Dorrell Green Year returns along with Sophomore Chris time leader in passing Fein is a possible all- yards, averaging almost leads the team in the sec- six other offensive starters Boden or red-shirt fresh- yards. conference performer who 400 per game. Cook was ondary, as he had seven to give the Wildcats one of man Chris Gicking will Northeastern finished threw for 1,955 yards last also the league's highest interceptions a year ago. the most potent offenses take over for Park, but the 10th in total offense last season. rated passer, with an All-American linebacker in the league. real star of the 'Nova season, and if Coach Barry The Black Bears impressive 144.6 rating. Brian Smith, a former Azumah will be run- offense will be All- Gallup can rebuild an ground attack may be sus- When the Tribe offense Duke, is also returning ning behind a strong American senior wide offensive line, which lost pect, since Maine graduat- takes to the ground, Cook after leading the Blue offensive line, which receiver Brian Finneran. five starters to graduation, ed their entire starting will be handing off to Hens with 129 tackles. returns four starters. Senior tailback Curtis the Huskies should backfield, as well as all- senior tailback Alvin The biggest question However, there are Sifford, the first Wildcat to improve on that number. conference tackles Dave Porch, who rushed for mark for Raymond will be many question marks fac- rush for over 1,000 yards, The Northeastern Rilatt and Mike Flynn. over 1,000 yards and at the quarterback posi- ing Coach Bill Bowes, the will provide ground sup- defense allowed just 2,932 Sophomore Trey seven touchdowns last tion, where sophomore biggest one being who port. yards last season, with 10 Johnson and freshmen season. Brian Ginn will duel will hand off to Azumah With four starters defensive starters return- Lamin Sisay and Jamie The W&M defense against red-shirt freshman with the graduation of returning on defense, the ing, the defense will carry Thomas will be asked to ended last season ranked for the starting Chris Bresnahan, last Wildcat defensive unit the load. fill in at the running back second in the nation, and job. year's starting quarter- promises to be one of the Senior captain Leroy position. Atlantic 10 teams will The inexperience at back. stingiest in the Atlantic 10. Robinson leads the The Black Bears return again have trouble mov- quarterback will be aided Sophomore Matt Junior defensive end defense, nine defensive starters ing the ball against the by the return of senior Cassano is the front-run- Chris Machovina will Once a football joke, from a unit that finished Tribe. wide receivers Courtney ner for the the job, but he challenge for All- Northeastern will beTook- ranked fourth in total Barring injury, the Batts and Eddie Conti. is being pressed by red- Conference honor. ing across town towards defense. Seniorlinebacker Tribe should claim the Abdre Thompson will shirt freshman Michael If 'Nova finds rival Boston University Brian Hawkes leads the Atlantic 10 title and provide support out of the Apple and juniors Matt replacement for Park, the when in need of a punch Black Bears attack orient- maybe more. backfield. Fischer and Tim Cramsey. Wildcats will be trouble. line. ed defense.

Prediction: 10-1 Prediction: 9-2 Prediciton:8-3 Prediction: 7-4 Prediction: 7-4 Prediction: 7-4 A (Q Q &TiyftwriQ i: ociommmmmi Thursday, Sept. 4, 1997 0 Conference Preview

RICHMOND JAMES MADISON RHODE ISLAND MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON Last year: 2-9-0 Last year:7-4-0 Last year: 5-6-0 Last year: 4-7-0 Last year: 6-5-0 Last year: 1-10-0 O. Starters lost: 4 O. Starters lost: 9 O. Starters lost: 3 O. Starters lost: 2 O. Starters lost: 8 O. Starters lost: 3 D. Starters lost: 3 D. Starters lost: 5 D. Starters lost: 4 D. Starters lost: 5 D. Starters lost: 5 D. Starters lost: 2 It is not so crazy to JMU fans have been Connecticut is looking Just two years ago The Minutemen, who It is hard to believe the assume that Richmond spoiled the past three to forget last season's disa- Rhode Island looked like a have experienced four Terriers were in the can make a four-game years by 25 wins and pointing finish after a 2-0 team on the rise, winning winning seasons in the NCAA Tournament just improvement on last sea- watching two NFL-bound start, and for coach Skip the Yankee Conference past five^ears, will be three years ago. son's disapointing two players, but graduation Holtz, (yes, that Holtz New England crown with hard pressed to match that Those glory days are win campaign. may take its toll on the family) the return of 17 a 7-4 record. victory total this season. long gone for Boston, as Last season, the Dukes this season. starters should help ease This season, the Rams Coach Mike Hodges they were drubbed on a Spiders lost five games by JMU lost 27 players the memories. are looking to regain that continues to thank God regular basis last season. seven points or less, but from last season to gradu- Junior quarterback momentum after a disa- for Boston University, or This season marka.f*'^i with 15 starters returning, ation, including most of Shane Stafford returns to pointing 1996 and the loss else it would be UMass in beginning of another including five all-confer- their key offensive person- lead the Huskies' offense. of record setting quarter- the A-10 cellar. rebuilding year for the ence defenders, the nel. The Huskies need back Chris Hixon. UMass must rebuild its Terriers, and they will Spiders should pull out It is hard to gauge the another solid year from Welcome to another entire offensive line, as remain firmly in place in some of those close wins. Dukes, as they will be Stafford, who threw for 17 A-10 school with a quar- well as replace last years' the Atlantic 10 basement. The defense is the relying on inexperienced, touchdowns and just six terback controversy, as starting backfield. Second-year coach aASto & MWMl RICHMOND IWv 'mmr.rp pride of the Spiders, as it but athletic players at the interceptions along with coach Floyd Keith has a Junior Matt Jordan and Tom Masella guided the features two legitimate running back, wide receiv- 2,330 yards last season. group of four who will sophomore Jamie Holston Terriers to a winless All-America candidates, er and tight end positions. The Huskies ground contend for the job. Senior will likely fill in at the run- record in the conference, senior linebacker Shawn If the young players game will be effective if Billy Jack Haskins, a trans- ning back position. and this season does not Barber and senior defen- produce and if junior senior tailback Hezekiah fer from the University of The Minutemen return appear to be any easiest • • sive back Lamont Neal. quarterback Greg Maddox Faison is fully recovered Kentucky, will most likely sophomore quarterback The Terriers have a bit; The Spiders also return remains solid while cut- from a knee injury which win the job. Jeff Smith, who threw for of a quarterback contro- three starters from a sec- ting down on his intercep- caused him to miss spring The Rams' rushing 871 yards and seven versy brewing, with the ondary which helped tions, the Dukes, who practice. attack will be fairly strong, touchdowns last season. winner gaining the keys to Richmond finish 13th were picked to finish last Stafford will be throw- as they return a pair of Lining up behind the the conference's worst among I-AA football pro- by the Atlantic 10 coaches, ing to junior split end Carl tailbacks in James Jenkins inexperienced UMass line offense. grams in total defense. will surprise a lot of peo- Bond and junior Tory and Shyron Stanford. this season, Smith may Sophomore Jason) The Spiders claimed ple. Taylor, the 1995 Yankee Jenkins rushed for 977 spend more time running Barnett and red-shirti the third best rushing Maddox, who threw Conference Rookie of the yards and 11 touchdowns for his life then passing freshman Dave Pizzotti| offense in the conference for 1,269 yards and 11 Year. last season. downfield. are the contestants for the last season but will need touchdowns last season, The Huskies return The Rams defense was In keeping with job. to find a replacement for won the starting quarter- seven defensive starters, middle of the road last familiar theme, the Last season, running Minoso Rodgers if they back job in pre-season where the secondary season. The defense fea- strength of the UMass back Matt Atlak led the hope to continue that practice. should be one of the tures all-conference defen- defense will be the line- Terriers with 531 yards trend. While question marks strongest units. sive lineman Frank backers. and two touchdowns. As with so many teams abound on the offensive Junior cornerbacks Ferrara, who made 67 Junior Khari Samuel, a The Terriers defense, in the conference, there is side of the ball, JMU will Kevin Foster and Phi tackles last season and third-team all-conference which allowed an average a battle for the starting rely this season on Hunt lend experience, as recovered five fumbles. selection, will set the tone of 34 points per game last quarterback job in defense that was ranked Foster collected two inter- Keith feels the Rams for the defense at outside season, returns much of Richmond this season. last in rushing in 1996. ceptions last season. have potential, but lack linebacker, while senior the defensive line. Junior Mat Shannon and Torrey Tillman, Tony Senior linebacker Brad the big play talent to win defensive end Mike It looks to be yet anoth- er long season for the sophomore Jimmie Miles Booth and Mike Masella Keatley, last seasons lead- the close games in the con- Dawson will anchor the Terriers. will contest for the job. will add help on defense. ing tackier returns. ference. defensive line. j~ —

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by Steven M Trout sports editor Junior Greg Maddox walked to practice with a little more con- fidence. He seemed less nervous. Ancyrightfully so. With only two weeks remaining on the presea- son calendar, Maddox was named the Dukes' starting quar- terback for the upcoming 1997 season. That was two weeks ago, an^, for the most part, the decision *.* * * process is history. But The Breeze took a closer look at the thfee 1 candidates for the starting role and the way Maddox was cho- sen. '^^B» Although JMU carries five on its roster, the MELISSA PALLADINO 'seniorphotographer front-runners for the starting role were Maddox, sophomore John Sophomore Greg Maddox drops back in the pocket during preseason practice. Watching in the background are sophomore John beat out the others for the starting job. DeFilippo and red-shirt freshman DeFilippo, freshman Bennie Griffin and junior Antoine Lucas. Maddox Benny Griffin. Each player knew view, days before he made the with Macey Brooks for a 56-yard pleted seven of 11 passes for 96 Maddox was given the reigns as the job was open. Each knew decision. "[I'm looking for] lead- completion on his first collegiate yards in the spring game. A grad- the Dukes' No. 1 man. what he had to do. It simply ership and results. Hopefully, pass attempt. In the Dukes' annu- uate of R.J. Reynolds High "Yeah, I'm ready," Maddox came down to who impressed one of those guys fits that al spring game, DeFilippo com- School, Griffin was a four-year said. "I thought 1 was ready last the coaching staff the most. description." pleted six of 11 passes for fort) starter earning all-region honors spring but Coach [\\'ood| wanted "I'm leaning toward the best Maddox came in with the yards and one touchdown. He, as a junior and senior. He was a to make sure he was putting the guy," third-year head coach Alex most experience. He started six too, knew what laid ahead but starter in the North and South right man on the field. I'm just Wood said in an Aug. 22 inter- games in 1996 in place of Willie seemed to thrive on the presea- Carolina Shrine Bowl, a game in glad I'm starting and hope we Gonzales. He completed 105 of son competition. which he was named his team's can win some games." 204 passes (51.5 percent comple- most valuable offensive player. Whether or not he's the right tion rate) for 1,269 yards and 11 John DeFilippo So, there it is — a capsulized man, the jury's still out. But, one touchdowns. He first caught the So. QB version of what Coach Wood had thing that remains certain — it's game time and JMU IS ready to coach's eye in a 1996 game 6'2"2101bs. before him. Only it's not that easy. A quarterback needs to be a play some football. against Boston University. The Hometown: then-rookie completed 20 of 29 natural leader. It's not like any "It's all behind us now," passes for 243 yards and three Rosemont, P.A. other position on a football team. Maddox said. "I'm not really touchdowns, winning East Coast Wood knew that and said he was dwelling on it. Benny [Griffin] Athletic Conference rookie of the prepared to make an educated and John [DeFilippo] — they're week honors. Regardless, decision. . . good friends of mine. Coach Maddox knew the job was still "Coach Wood did a great job "We're going to sit down and [Wood] was really good about up for grabs this summer. distributing the time between sitting down and talking to us, "We're all very competitive," [the three quarterbacks], and I explaining what was going on." Maddox said of the relationship feel this quick decision has to be Benny Griffin Wood said, "We made the between DeFilippo, Griffin and made," DeFilippo said following Fr. QB choice. The competition for the himself. "The decision [to choose an August 23 scrimmage. "I'll 5'10" 190 lbs. season's concern is already tak- V w * r-- ing place. We're not going to play a starter] — that's [the coaches'] just see what happens. I'll keep Hometown: my head up and I know I'll get games with it. He's our quarter- job to put the best players on the Winston field." my chance. I just got to be back. If we prepare him well, DeFilippo may not have the ready." Salem, N.C. he'll play well." experience Maddox had, but he, Rounding out the candidates Maddox will get his first too, has his own list of accolades. was Griffin — a smaller, less chance Saturday when JMU trav- A 6-foot-2 sophomore, DeFilippo experienced but equally talented talk about it as a staff," Wood els to Muncie, IN to take on the «V saw limited action in 1996. He quarterback. Griffin sat out the said, "and hopefully come to a Cardinals of Ball State University. appeared in the game against the 1996 season but was one of the conclusion then." The Dukes' first home game is MELISSA PALLADINO/a-nii.rpfcoMxr.iiili.T University of Maine following a most-improved offensive backs And that they did. Days after Sept. 13 against East Tennessee Maddox must now face the Maddox injury and connected during spring practice. He com- the final preseason scrimmage, State. pressure of being the starter. Thursday, Sept. 4, 1997 W? FootUU >«ffh*w4 Linebacker core will anchor J^rlU's strong defense Bigelow, Ordonez, Partner and Winbush set an example for teammates — young and old — to follow While not as acclaimed as the names player who loves to mix it up. He has a by Seth Burton listed above, the Dukes experienced line- good, strong body." assistant sports editor backing core is expected to be the strength While the three returning starters are a It is one of the most powerful positions of this year's team. The Dukes return three talented group, the wild-card that makes in all of football. Just thinking about some starters at the linebacker slot, plus Cliff this quartet of linebackers so dangerous is of the men throughout history who have Wimbush, easily making linebacker JMU's the emergence of sophomore Wimbush. been stationed at the linebacker slot will most experienced position. Wimbush parlayed a strong preseason chill a ball carrier's heart. Names like • "They are the most experienced guys," into a role where he will be used as a Butkus, Lambert, and L.T. are enough to head coach Alex Wood said about the fourth starter this season, rotating in at all leave any player shaking in his cleats. quartet of Doug Bigelow, Marcus of the linebacker positions. Ordonez, Jason Parmer and Wimbush. "Cliff Wimbush is going to figure "We're looking for leadership from those prominently this year," Wood said. "He guys." might be one of the best players on Leadership is definitely something this defense." group can provide, as seniors Bigelow and Wimbush's slashing, attacking style has Ordonez return as starters. attracted much attention in the preseason. "Bigelow has been starting for two Everson said, "[Wimbush) is a big-play years, and Ordonez started," linebacker type player who had an excellent camp. coach Tom Everson said. "They add a lot [He) is playing as good or better man any- of experience, they are leaders on body right now. He knows he's going to defense." play as much or more than the other The Dukes defense will need as much guys." game experience as they can get, as they Wimbush played in all of the Dukes' return six starters from a defense that fin- games last season, making 18 tackles. ished last in the Yankee Conference in Coming off the bench this season, he will rushing yards allowed last season. be expected to improve on that total. Bigelow, who is the Dukes' top return- "My role is to go in whenever," DEREK ROGERS/senior photographer ing tackier, recorded 81 stops last season. Wimbush explained. "I'm kind of like a Senior Doug Bigelow, a three-year He was recently moved to the inside line- fourth starter. I prepare myself as a starter, letterman, is JMU's leading tackier. backer position, where his physical pres- and I go out and work hard like the rest." MELISSA PALLADINO/stwor photographer ence will help to shut down opponents Sophomore Jason Parmer, a returning decent speed and range on the field, that's Senior Marcus Ordonez was sixth running games. starter who recorded 75 tackles last season, why they moved me outside." leading tackier for the Dukes in 1996. Everson said, "[Bigelow] is a contact possesses the necessary linebacker mental- Everson said, "[Parmer) is a big-play ity. guy, he has speed and athleticism." "I like to hit people," Parmer said. No discussion of big-play players is "You've got to if you're a linebacker." complete without mentioning Ordonez. Parmer swapped with Bigelow, mov- Despite missing three games last season "DUKES' "DEPTH CHART ing to the outside position. The move to with a shoulder injury, Ordonez returned the outside will take advantage of a fumble for a touchdown and finished Offense Parmer's speed, as he will find himself with 64 tackles. working in a let more space covering "[Ordonez] is always where he's sup- Delvin Joyce DJ? receivers. posed to be," Everson said. "He's got great Jay Brown "Outside you are more on an island instincts." with the receiver," Parmer said. "I have Ordonez, who plays a fast, attacking /\j» Greg Maddox style, said he is trying to live up to expec- **& John DeFilippo tations. "This year I feel more of a need to play well," Ordonez said. "We've got U£ John Wakely flC /*/!/» -Murray Douglas If C If I Andy Bonham ^ I^D depth and great experience." Jeremy Shelton The linebackers remain a tight-knit I Craig Akins I group, and they understand they help set Lindsay Fleshman Matt Von Schuch Dee Shropshire Danny Steeper Grant Clarke Grant Clarke Marc Bacote the tone for the rest of the defense. Carter Robertson "The linebacker group is like a family," Earnest Payton Ryan Ferguson Sonny Hathaway Wimbush said. "We look out for each Garry Clouner Kevin Melvin other. We all want to contribute to the win. If contributing to the win is standing on the sidelines and yelling, then that's what we do." It is that unselfishness that Everson Defense noticed from the beginning. "They work real well together, this is a - *.- very unselfish group," Everson said. Derrick Ball Jason Inskeep James Roberson Jonathan Dean "They understand they're only as good as Sherrod Briggs Eric Byrom Mike Cox John Perils the D-line in front of them and the support ve D7 Of D6 from the secondary in the back." For the Dukes to succeed this season, it Cf CB will be the linebackers who will need to lead the way, but they realize they can't ts IS carry the entire load. Marcus Ordonez IS Jason Parmer "We're expected to do a lot," Parmer Andy Bailey Doug Bigelow Clifford Wimbush said. "But the young guys must perform Aaron Moxley well too." Heading into Saturday's game with B.J. Thornley Torrey Tillman Division I-A Ball State, the linebackers Jason Bailey ss FS Mike Masella Tony Booth Tim Carper know what they have to do. Chris Capehart Anthony Little MELISSA PALLADINO/semor photographer "We just have to step up and play," Sophomore Jason Parmer is JMU's Parmer said. "We just have to make the second-leading returning tackier. plays." W) FodtSM $nfflt+w4 rhursday. Sept. i. 199"> JMU Roster 1 Tony Booth CB Jr. James Roberson: 2 Wayne Bacon TB So. 3 Delvin Joyce TB Fr. 4 John DeRlippo QB So. 5 JohnWakely TE So. The Sergeant of Defense 6 Earnest Payton WR Fr. 7 B.J. Thomley CB Fr. Roberson downplayed his leadership enced defender is only 20 years old. 9 Mark Coates CB Fr. by Seth Burton role, but it is obvious that he will play a "It's funny," Roberson said. "There are 10 Clifford Wimbush LB So. assistant sports editor more active part in the defense this season. freshmen older then me." 11 Jeremy Bridges DE Jr. There were times when the alarm "Everybody tries to take a leadershii On the field, Roberson has adjusted 12 Danny Steeper WR Sr. would sound at 5:45 a.m at the well to the new defensive sys- 13 Tony Price PK Sr. tem installed by defensive coor- 14 ErikWeinrich QB Fr. Valley Forge Military Academy 14# Mike Glover PK Fr. Junior College, and it was easy for dinator Dennis Fitzgerald, 15 Antoine Lucas QB Jr. James Roberson to look out at the despite missing much of spring 16 MikeMasella SS Jr. early morning sky and ask "Why practice with injuries. Roberson 17 Benny Griffin QB Fr. am I up so early?" has impressed coaches and 18 Greg Maddox .QB bo. Now, as one of the leaders of a teammates alike with his grasp 19 Tim Carper CB of the game. 20 Zeb Clark TB «r young JMU defense, that question 21 Craig Akins WR is answered every time the four- Wood said, "He understands 22 Anthony Moore TB Fr. year starter at defensive tackle steps defensive football. He under- 22# Mike Donnelly PK Fr. out on the field. stands the leverage football that 23 Jason Bailey CB Fr. In every play Roberson makes, we try and coach." 24 C.J.Evans TB So. the effects of those early mornings Roberson agreed, "I do. I 25 K'Shawn Harlan CB Jr understand that we're trying to 25# William Berry TB Fr. can be found. 26 Kevin Melvin WR Ir- "It helped me," Roberson, who get everybody to the ball, that's 27 Chris Wright P Jr. is a speech communication major, why we switched up the 28 Torey Tillman CB Jr- said. "I hated it then, but if I had to defense." 29 Matt Devine FB Sr. do it again, I would. It helped me to The JMU defense struggled at 30 Alan Haston PK Jr. times last season, especially 30# Aki Al-Zubaidi CB Fr. get organized and set goals. It 31 P.J. Ross SS So. helped me get to where I want to be against the run, allowing almost 32 Rashaun Stovall SS So. and helped me get disciplined." 200 yards per game on the 33 Marcus Ordonez LB Sr. The time at Valley Forge also ground. The Dukes are counting 34 Chris Capehart SS So. gave the Yorkfown Heights, N.Y., on Roberson to help remedy 35 Jay Brown FB Jr. native some valuable experience. that, and there is no doubt he 37 Jerry McCommons FB Fr. will work hard at it. 39 Anthony Uttle FS Fr. When he left, he possessed an 40 Nelson Garner P/PK Sr. improved transcript and a Sergeant Roberson said, "Just to 41 Ronald Branch FS Fr. rank. fill the potential that I know I 42 Lawrence Loughlin TE Fr. "I just pushed it out," Roberson have is the only goal I can really 42# Louis Caponegro WR Fr. said. "I just worked hard." have." 42# LaVaarWynn FB LB Fr.IV Roberson transfered to JMU Sophomore defensive tackle 44 Sherrod Briggs John Pettis said, "He gives [the 46 Brock Snyder P So. from Valley Forge in time for the 47 Andy Bailey LB Sr. 1995 season and continued his hard defense) a little spunk. He's 48 Chad Davis LB Fr. work, earning a starting position. always ready to go, always fired 48# Jon Jordan WR Fr. Roberson appeared in all 11 of the up." 49 Kirk Mulligan LB Fr. Being fired up is exactly how 50 Aaron Moxley LB Jr. Dukes' games last season, record- DE Sr. ing 34 tackles, including three for a Roberson wants to be remem- 51 Jonathan Dean DYLAN BOUCHERLE/contributingpho"^""bered as a Duke. 52 Ulrick Edmonds LB Fr. loss of yardage. 53 Mike Cox DT Fr. The fact that Roberson is one of the few role — from incoming freshmen to fifth- "I came in here and I played as hard as I 54 Tom Patrick LB Fr. Dukes with a knowledge of game situa- year seniors," Roberson said. "I don't think could," Roberson said. "I got my job done, 55 Doug Bigelow LB Sr. tions makes him increasingly more valu- it's just because I'm a senior. I've experi- I just hope that's the legacy I leave. If any- 56 JoeWilkereon OT Fr. Fr. able to the coaching staff. enced stuff, I've started all four years so thing, I worked hard." 57 Grant Clarke OC As Roberson and the Dukes prepare for 58 Jason Parmer LB So. "He's added some experience," head I've been around a little bit, I guess. I've 59 Murray Douglas C So. coach Alex Wood said. "Obviously that's experienced a lot so my leadership will the up-coming season, it seems certain that 60 Ed Rutledge OT Fr. why you go the junior college route, to get help [younger players] out." Roberson's legacy, a legacy molded during 61 Matt Von Schuch OC Fr. the experience and maturity." It is ironic that the Dukes most experi- early morning sunrises, will remain intact. 62 Matt Gaumer OG So. 63 MattWoodford OC Fr. 64 James Roberson DT Sr. 65 Jason lnskeep DT Fr. grooksand Perry are gone—who can replace them? 66 Garry Gouner C So. 199 6's offensive stats are playing in theflJJC; freeze staff takes a took at possible replacements 67 Sonny Hathaway C Sr. 68 Dee Shropshire OC So. #86MarcBacote #21CraigAkins #5JohnWakely 69 Andy Bonham OT Fr. \N 70 Zach Annon OG Jr. 6'5"215 So. 6'2"220 "S 9 Fr. 6'3"194Ibs. 71 Carter Robertson G :., 72 Jim Cooper DE Fr. D 73 Kevin Reinhardt OT Fr. 75 MikeDcaly OG Fr. I 76 Labron Rudisill DT Fr. 77 Ryan Ferguson OT Fr. '.. .9t may take us four or 78 D.J. Hockman OG Fr. #81 Michael Ponds #6 Earnest Payton 79 Cory Clark C So. Fr. 6'4"210Ibs. Fr. 6T" 190 lbs. five receivers to do what 81 Michael Ponds WR Fr. I 81# JeffSchellenger WR Fr. two did. (We'll use} 82 Andv Carson WR Fr. e 82# Tom Hamilton WR So. different combinations 83 Lindsay Fleshman WR Fr. E and different roles. Until 84 Jeremy Shelton TE Fr. 86 Marc Bacote WR %. 9 #83 Lindsay Heshman #26 Kevin Melvin those kids grow up is 88 ChadFleener TE ft. Ir. 6'l"1751bs. 90 John Pettis DE Jr. V Fr. 6T180 lbs. when you're back to your 91 Eric Byrom . DT Sr. 92 Hannabal McFarland DE Fr e steady players — one or 93 Johnathan Pctrunak DE Fr. 94 Derrick Ball DE Jr two or three guys..." 97 PeteOrwig DT ."- 7Af U head coach /Bex Wood 98 Steve Williams DT Fr THIS FATAL ACCIDENT WAS CAUSED BY TEENAGERS GETTING STONED AND GOING TOO FAST.

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parents after midnight And of The new store is located at 654 Chicago Brown's administrative assistant, although tion, they are trying to find students will- ing to collect donations, says Jack Neiil, a \, there are rules on how long people Ave. The building is white and spacious, they are accepting donations six days a week. Haynes said the new store is not student from CSL who works with Mercy y- with impressive glass windows in the ie average stay last year was 43 front and a blue-and-gray racing stripe having ^ny problems.getting donations, House. Brown said. "People can stay up to around the exterior walls. It looks like it but they are having a problem finding a CSL is a major source of Mercy House volunteers. The organization sends stu- konths; three months if they get an might once have housed new .cars, but driver. dents to work in the thrift store and in the |ion and are looking for work and a now there are only a few lonely floor "We have a lot of people who depend lamps standing in the showroom and a on the driver to go and pick up donations Phalen House offices. It also runs an after- .live." school program where kids from JMU look lidents of-Mercy House must have a hand-lettered sign on the door that reads, heavy things like sofas," says Haynes. after kids from Mercy House for a few I find one in the first week they are "Mercy House. Accepting donations JMU's Community Service-Learning hours after school, giving their parents a ] Brown said. The apartments are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m." Center (CSL) is trying to organize, along The store will be open for business with Catholic Campus Ministries, a large- much-needed break, Neill said. ed for people who need a little time "They're great," he says. "They're one |>ace but who are actively working , around Oct. 1, says Janice Haynes, scale clothing drive on campus. In addi- of the best organizations we work with." etter life. He added that any students interested in iddition to Brown and Burrell, helping out should come by CSL, located I House employs a full-time adminis- on the second floor of Taylor Hall. I assistant, a part-time case worker, a Tessa Spitzer is an 18-year-old ime maintenance worker, plus Harrisonburg resident, has stayed at ^ees and volunteers at the newly Mercy House with her husband and their Mercy House Thrift Store. two-and-one-half month old son since they be fire destroyed the thrift store in were evicted from their trailer home. lugust, things at Mercy House have Spitzer agrees the organization is impor- [wice as hectic, according to its tant to the community. I. The money to maintain the homes "My mother-in-law stayed here," she [artments comes in large part from said. "It's quiet, and you have everything generated by the store (and from that you need." ?rcy House "boutique," Granny Spitzer and her family are planning to |gs on South Main Street), and no stay until the middle of September, when keans less money. The they will hopefully move into a new apart- at a particularly bad time, says ment. In the mean time, she is glad to have since the return of JMU students a place to stay. classes generally marks busy time "At least it's a roof over your head." tore. 18 Thursday, Sept. 4, 1997 THE BREEZE Join us for At J. Willobvs Specials on Willoby's Starters: Featuring All Your choice.... Willobvs Cheese Fries Your Favorite Classroom & Pool $175 Roadhouse Wines Beverages and Inclusive-All materials & equipment provided J's Chicken Strips Halftime Mucho nachos ONLY $4.50 specials! Open Water Training Dives $100 a Inclusive if clone locally. J. Willoby's Raacffiouse 1-81 at Port Republic Road Harrisonburg, VA 574-3644 Ccdl 433-3337 or e-mail ([email protected]) for information nrtn waistpr & receive class materials with a $50 deposit

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by Keith Feigenbaum compiled eight saves while going a full 90 minutes in the net. JIUIU contributing writer rftlliij "With goalies and field i iM'i; Coming off a decisive, yet players, there's always ■ (M'ttlM unsettling victory in the season something better you can hope ,Jii Hit,, opener against Radford for," said Martin, adding that a Mum University, the JMU men's soccer full time starter would not be decided during September. team entered Wednesday's game j$t**'t-t with Rider College searching for "Ugly, but effective, is a good some certainty. way to describe this game," said This certainty came in the form Martin, whose Dukes are off to a m of a 4-2 JMU victory at Reservoir 2-0 start. "We need to make Street Field. The Dukes were led better decisions in games like by senior these." co-captain —^————^—^ Much Ceoff of the Honeysett, Ugly, but effective, is a ugliness who was a compiled good way to describe this result of tw go ame constant for° the S - We need to make physical, Duk // although usedf^ his better decisions. effective, play by size (6'4" Tom Martin and 190 Men's soccer coach the likes of pounds) to players set an aggressive tone for the such as game. Honeysett and senior teammate His accomplishments are Jake Edwards, who assisted on made more significant by the fact two goals and scored one of his that he is learning a new position own when he wasn't grappling (midfield) — one which he has with a Bronco. apparently grown into quite Combined, the two teams MEME MCKEE/contributing photographer nicely. were whistled for 26 fouls, with a majority of them resulting from Dukes' freshman Niki Budalich (#7) sends a pass to a teammate during JMU's 4-2 victory over Rider "[Learning a new position is] University on Wednesday. The Dukes host the JMU/Sheraton Four Points Invitational this weekend. just something that comes with aggressive play and the usual time,"head coach Tom Martin out-of-synch nature of early season games. well. We're still a bit sloppy." team one way ... I kind of Invitational. The Dukes play said. T"he more he plays, the Wright State at 3:30 p.m. on more he's going to understand Although the Dukes have Despite scoring what proved slacked off on my job." Martin said, "Soccer is a game Saturday and face the University that role," collected nine goals in winning to be the game winning goal 10 of mistakes. You just have to of Hartford at the same time on Although Martin will continue their opening two games, no minutes into the second half, minimize yours." Sunday. to rotate goal keepers Bill DuRoss player or coach is satisfied yet junior forward Mike Brizendine The Dukes will need to The Dukes begin CAA play and Eric Hymowitz from game to with the overall output. shares Knight's focus on minimize their mistakes this Sept. 21 when they travel to East game, DuRoss performed well as Junior co-captain Kevin improvement. Knight said, "We got the job "You can always do better," he weekend when they host the Carolina University to take on the starter in the Dukes' first two JMU/Sheraton Four Points the Pirates. games. Against Rider, DuRoss done but we're still not playing said. "I need to start pushing the This %vt»«kk FOOTBALL

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by Jackie Cistemino the match 3-1, they didn't back down in contributing writer play, exhibiting good ball control and con- ditioning throughout all four games. The JMU women's volleyball team "We were pretty good in every phase," opened their season Tuesday night at head coach Chris Beerman said. "Our con- home playing hard against rival ditioning was excellent." in the sweltering Beerman felt the team came out strong heat of Godwin Hall. Although they lost and looked at the loss optimistically. "We competed very hard," said Beerman, who led the Dukes to an overall record of 25-9 in 1996 — his first year as the squad's head coach. "This is the best competitive team I've coached here at JMU," he said. He is also optimistic about the rest of the season, although the team's schedule offers some tough competition down the line. "This match is a great stepping stone to the rest of the season," he said. The starting team came out in full force, playing strong offensively. The starters were senior middle hitter Beth Tyson, junior right side Mandy Carter, junior set- ter Kari Kopnicky, sophomore outside hit- ter Lindsay Collingwood, freshman mid- dle hitter Karla Gessler and freshman out- side hitter Sara Kidd. In game two, fresh- man setter Alaina Wilson stepped in for Kopnicky, while sophomore middle hitter Taryn Kirk came in for Carter. Although JEAN PHILLIPSON/co«(ni>ii//w£ photographer the team is young, they came through and Freshman Karla Gessler (#11) sends a spike over the net during the Dukes' loss to UVa. played well in every facet. on Tuesday. Catch JMU In action this weekend In the Days Inn/JMU Classic tournament. "We knew we played pretty well," said fidence and enthusiasm about the upcom- play this weekend in the Days Inn/JMU Collingwood, who was the 1996 CAA ing season, they plan to work hard to per- Classic. Participating in the weekend's fes- Rookie of the Year. "I think we have a real- fect their skills. tivities are the University of Akron, the ly good chance of winning the CAA cham- "We need to work on our focus and University of Tennessee-Martin and pionship." consistency," Collingwood said. Howard University. JEAN PHILLIPSON/contributing photographer Wilson, who came to JMU from Battle Beerman also said the team always The Dukes take on Howard Saturday at Senior Beth Tyson (#12) sends the ball Creek, Mich., is also confident the team works on ball control during practices — a 7 p.m. Sunday, JMU plays UT-Martin at 1 flying toward a couple of Cavaliers. will be successful in the CAA. "We're tak- skill that can rum a mediocre team into a p.m. and Akron at 5 p.m. Tyson lead JMU in blocks in 1996, ing the CAA by storm," she said. superior team For immediate results, call the JMU averaging one block per game. Though the team members display con- The 1997 women's volleyball team will Sports Hotline at 568-6397. A Rose by the name of Pete hits the majors Macfarlane's mitt for strike three. Even Sept. 11, 1985, to pass Cobb on the career He told horror stories about constant by AP/newsfinder before the at-bat, Petey had pronounced news service hit list, Petey went on the held — wearing taunting in the minors for his dad's prob- the day perfect. No. 14, of course — to hug his dad. lems. CINCINNATI — Pete Rose spent a "It's already successful," he said, short- And when Pete went off to prison for "One guy in the stands waved a dollar career pursuing Ty Cobb. His son has ly after putting on his father's No. 14. Pete tax evasion, Petey went there to visit. bill at me and said, 'Bet you can't get a spent much of his life pursuing Pete Rose. arrived at the stadium 10 minutes before While Pete settled into his banishment hit,'" Petey said. When Pete Rose Jr. made his major the first pitch and went to his seat. from baseball for gambling, Petey settled Petey stuck with baseball for a different league debut for the Cincinnati Reds "It would be nice to see him get a cou- into an unremarkable and, until now, reason. He wasn't chasing a record or a Monday, both chases were complete. ple of hits today, win the game," Pete said. unsatisfying career. million-dollar paycheck. In his own way, Petey, as he is known, started at third Petey got a standing ovation when he Petey finally got his call-up at age 27. he was pursuing his dad. base and got to bat in the stadium where was introduced as part of the starting line- By that age, Pete had won National In an interview earlier this year with his father set baseball's career hit mark. up. He jogged to third base, bent over and League rookie of the year honors (at age Sports Illustrated, he explained why he has With Pete Rose watching from the first scribbled "HK 4,256" in the dirt, a refer- 22) and the first of his three batting titles. kept at it through nine unremarkable row next to the home dugout, Petey struck ence to his father's career hit total. Pete was obsessed with baseball; Petey minor league seasons. ' out swinging against City's Kevin As he did so, the Hit King himself, the is dedicated to it. "If you want to know the truth," he . Appier in his first at-bat. man who made all of this entirely possible Pete lined single after single out of his said, "that's what this baseball dream is all But in his next at-bat, Petey singled off and absolutely necessary, was making his low, closed batting crouch; Petey struggled about — what I keep working so hard for, the glove of first baseman Jeff King. He way to his seat. to hit in the low minors out of a spread and why I want it so bad. raised his fist in tribute to his father, but It seemed hokey and a lot like stance. "When you get down to it, I'm like any didn't look at him, while the crowd chant- Hollywood. It also felt exactly right. In a Pete wanted to be the first million-dol- other son. I just want to make my dad ed: "PETE! PETE! PETE!" real sense, Petey's debut wasn't about lar singles hitter; Petey wanted the chance proud of me," Petey said. Petey went l-for-3 with a walk as the baseball at all. It was about a relationship. to get a single in the major leagues. Pete The Reds initially were not going to call Royals rallied for a 7-4 victory over the From his earliest years, Petey has lived wanted to be the" greatest hitter of all time; up Petey for September. At age 27, he's no Reds. in his father's shadow sometimes happily, Petey just wanted his time. longer a prospect. There was drama in Petey's first at-bat, other times not. Pete has survived a broken marriage, a When Rose fans objected, the team real- when he went to the plate with one of his As a 1-year-old, he was featured on the prison sentence and the lifetime ban from ized it could satisfy the public, sell a few father's black Mizuno bats, a gift he's been cover of the Reds' 1971 media guide, wear- baseball; Petey has lived with the fallout. tickets and fulfill a son's dream. | saving since 1986 for just this occasion. ing a miniature uniform with No. 14. When Petey visited Riverfront Stadium After Monday, there are no guarantees *h He imitated his father's batting crouch When Pete was leading the Reds to during a break from ball a few years ago, for Petey. i 'itch, then went into his nor- World Series titles in 1975 and 1976, Petey he was invited into the manager's office The Reds w ack to playing the -! stance. was hanging around the clubhouse, play- and sat down in a chair below a framed young gu » ire in I future. black bat fouled off two pitches ing catch with the other players' sons. lire of Cobb, a lasting I . i of his >nly "ore tipping a high fastball into Mike ked hit >2 on' imousch chance. ' 23 Thursday, Sept. 4. ,1997 . TIfE, BREEZE Travel Exploration "When's your fall break?'' of VA Inc. Start Planning. Travel Cheap. HELP WANTED

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Doug Smith Courtney A. Crowley Steven M. Trout Seth Burton JMU senior news editor sports editor asst. sports editor Mr. Alan Neckowitz Last week 9-2 8-3 7-4 6-5 SMAD professor Season total 9-2 8-3 7-4-0 6-5 7-4 Winning percentage. .818 .727 .636 .545 7-4-0 .636 sburgh Washington Washington Washington Washington Washington Buffalo at New York Buffalo New York New York New York at Baltimore Baltimore Baltimore Cincinatti Cincinatti Baltimore Minnesota at Chicago Minnesota Minnesota Chicago Chicago Chicago San Francisco at St. Louis San Francisco San Francisco St. Louis San Francisco San Francisco

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OK, the first week has come and gone and I certainly have learned my lessons. Enough about last week. This week's matchups are intriguing. The biggest First, don't ever pick the Steelers on opening week. Thanks a lot, Kordell. game takes place in St. Louis. Can the Rice-less 49ers actually beat the Vermeil-dri- Secondly, never again include Syracuse in the POTW — they lose when they're ven Rams? Steven was the only brave soul to say 'No.' Just don't come crying to supposed to win and win when they're supposed to lose. Finally, never again me. choose a computer science major to participate in POTW. Doug (who I mistaken- Courtney can gain a share of the lead should Buffalo beat the Jets. By choosing ly dubbed an ISAT major in last week's issue . . .sorry) destroyed the field over five different winners than Doug, Steve has the possibility of jumping significantly the weekend, losing only two games. I think he cheated. Courtney came in in the standings or taking a giant dive. Seth can still improve on his meager begin- strong in second place; myself— I'm a little upset. Then, there's Seth. Poor Seth. nings. As for the guest predictor, we'll have to see what good ol' bag-head can do.

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