JANUARY 20, 2000 Peeping Persists, Decision Coming On-Campus Women Worry About Safety
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T—-^j^ hiU>://brcpze.jmu.edu >^&* VOL. 7^ NO. m Z <* Extended forecast on page 2 V E R S THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2000 Peeping persists, decision coming On-campus women worry about safety EMILY NICHOLS contributing writer Peeping incidents in women's VrAect bathrooms are continuing to occur in residence halls and the Office of Residence Life is con- sidering upgrading residence hall security — but hasn't made Some Common Sense Tips: a decision as to what measures -Keep room and suite doors will be taken. closed and locked. Some female students, on the -Do not share keys and/or other hand, are clamoring for a combinations to locks. decision to be made soon. -Know your neighbors. Know On Sunday, three peeping who belongs in your area incidents were reported within and who is a stranger- an hour in three separate resi- ALEX VESSELS/phoio editor dence halls, according to JMU -Do not allow people to piggy- Peace marchers make the final leg of the trek through campus on their way to GraftorvStovall Theatre. Police reports. back or follow you into a Several scenarios are being building or suite when taken into consideration to make you open the door. residence halls more secure. -Report all suspicious activity "We are considering putting a or persons IMMEDIATELY Students mark to the University Police At least having Department at: a closed door is 568-6911 King's holiday less of an invita- HVAN PUDI.OSKI/.wHwr unisr Hundreds participate in peace march, speak out tion than an open invitation than an open door is," she said. KLRI SCHWAB After the march concluded, door is. Adding locks to bathroom many participants took a seat staff writer doors is another possibility. in Grafton-Stovall Theatre for Maggie Evans However, Evans said there are Residence Life Director More than 100 students gath- a speak out, an opportunity drawbacks with this plan ered outside Zane Showker Hall for people to discuss King's because students may simply to honor Martin Luther King Jr. influence on society. prop the doors open. on Monday, the first time JMU Emcee Da-Net Henderson, card swipe at each stairway "I think putting a lock on the observed MLK Day by canceling a sophomore, welcomed the entrance within the Village bathroom door is a great idea," <ifternoon classes. audience. halls," Residence Life Director freshman Weaver Hall resident The Peace March began at "I've seen [the march and Maggie Evans said. "We think Shannon Caulfield said. "I don't 12:30 p.m. with a moment of speak out] grow since fresh- that getting through two locks think that people in my suite silence to reflect on the impor- man year; this event has truly will be much more difficult to would prop open the door tance of the day. The group changed me," Henderson get through than just one." because right now there are just marched for about 20 minutes, said. Right now these plans are in too many peeping incidents hap- picking up students as it pro- Senior Chris Jones suggest- the preliminary stage, she said. pening." ceeded. Between350 and 400 ed the purpose for MLK Day The Office of Residence Life is Caulfield said she is con- people ended up at Grafton-Sto- is not to mourn his death, but trying to find a solution to the cerned about how easy it is to v.ill Theatre, the final stop on the to celebrate what would have peeping problem that the resi- gain access into the dorms. march. Students standing in been his 71st birthday. He led dents will support. "Once you get in the front door, front of Mr. Chips and on the the group in singing "Happy Evans also said putting solid it's so easy to just come right up steps of Wilson Hall sang emur phouif<rupn Birthday" to King. doors on the showers is an the stairs." "Amazing Grace" and other Emory's Johnnetta Cole kicked "Thank God for the life of option, rather than just having Emily Karlicek, a freshman songs to encourage the off events with a speech asking, shower curtains there. "At least m.irchers. "Where is Dr. King's Dream?" see MLK page 9 having a closed door is less of an see SAFETY page 9 Vaulting Into Action Test of Talent IKUVI.II Winter. Interrupted^ The JMU women's gymnastics team looks Art and art history professors prove that Earlier Deadlines ■ Take a look at The Breeze film crit- to try out new high-flying moves tomorrow \|^ ■ The on-campus contract ic's faves from the winter movie rush. they can practice what they preach in night when it hosts Towson in the Dukes' deadline has been moved up. "Girl, Interrupted" and "The Green the classroom during Sawhill Gallery's so students must make deci- Mile" top the list. Page 19 first home meet of the year. Page 35 Faculty Art Exhibit. Pages 24-25 sions quick. Page 3 Thursday, Jan. 20, 2000 TABLE OF CONTENTS NEWS DUKE DAYS EVENTS CALENDAR ORL moves up housing deadline 3 SGA 5 THURSDAY, JANUARY 20 SUNDAY, JANUARY 23 Student Organization Night 5 OPINION • Fellowship Dinner, 5:30 p.m., 690 S. Mason • JMU Staff Recital, 3 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal St., sponsored by Wesley Foundation, call Ben Church, featuring the Chekada Chamber Winds at 434-3490 House Editorial: Conservative sex trend beneficial 10 • JMU Faculty Recital, 8 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal • Yoga Club, 5 p.m., Taylor 309, Church, with Keith Stevens, guitar and Mary Kay Spotlight: What did you do with your call Kai at 435-5878 Adams, flute, call x3481 or x6863 time on MLK Day. .10 • Mass, PC Ballroom, 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., CCM House Future is upon us by Mike Olson 11 FRIDAY, (1052 S. Main St.), 9 p.m., sponsored by Catholic JANUARY 21 Campus Ministry Darts and Pats 11 Tips for surviving the semester. 13 • Madison DJ Collective, TO SUBMIT A DUKE DAY EVENT: E-mail Brian at The 6 p.m., Taylor 309, call Kai at Breeze at westlebr with the information (event, date, location, Adventures in bridesmaiding by 435-5878 contact info, etc.) Please submit by Friday for a Monday issue Courtney Crowley 15 and Tuesday for a Thursday issue. STYLE Winter movie reviews 19 WXJM cd review 21 POLICE LOG WEATHER Simpsons 23 Duct tape 23 ELISSA FORREST the intersection of Bluestone Drive L- Today Just go out 27 I! police reporter and South Main Street. 1 Occasional snow showers This week at the movies 27 The driver of a delivery truck was Underage Possession of 1 High 35, Low 17 arrested and charged with assault Alcohol on a police officer and reckless • Marie E. Holland, 20, of ^miiiiiiiiB FOCUS driving on Jan. 17 at 12:30 p.m. at Nokesville, was arrested and High Low the intersection of Carrier and charged with underaged possession Friday Sunny, cold 32 8 Faculty Art Exhibit in Bluestone drives. of alcohol on Jan. 16 at 12:54 a.m. Sawhill Gallery 24-25 After disobeying instructions in G-lot. Saturday Mostly sunny 29 15 from police officers on traffic control • Non-student,Timothy Gallagher, detail, the driver reportedly got out 19, of Bowie, Md., was arrested and Sunday Snow, rain 39 24 SPORTS of his vehicle, pushed the officer charged with underaged possession and shouted at him. of alcohol on Jan. 16 at 2:05 a.m. at Monday Partly cloudy 45 23 Track & field preview 31 Prior to the incident, the officer the entrance to the Sigma Kappa reportredly observed the driver sorority house. Wrestling 33 speeding. Destruction of Public Property MARKET WATCH Women's gymnastics 35 In other matters, campus police • Unidentified individuals Wednesday, Jan. 19.2000 JMU's Top 50 37 report the following: reportedly destroyed a bathroom stall partition and the floor seal on a DOW JONES AMEX Sports beat 39 Driving While Under the commode in Fredrickson Hall on Influence Jan. 15 at 3:04 p.m. 71.36* 4.23 A close: 11,489.36 1 • Mattnew Garcia, 21, of Arlington, The estimated damage is close: 890.57 LIFESTYLE was arrested and charged with $1,250. The investigation continues driving while under the influence of due to active leads. NASDAQ - S&P500 Horoscopes .41 alcohol on Jan. 15 at 2:16 a.m. at 20.48 A 0.81 A see POLICE LOG page 9 Crossword puzzle 41 close: 4,151.29 close: 1,455.95 Comics 45 INFORMATION The Breeze is published Monday and Thursday mornings LOCATION and distributed throughout James Madison University and CLASSIFIEDS BREEZE the local Harrisonburg community. 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