FEBRUARY 17, 2000 a Tale of Too Much Housing? While JMU Stunts Its Growth, More and More Housing Springs up Around Town Kevin Williams, General Still Be High
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http://breeze.jmu.edu Knowledge is Liberty VOL. 77, NO. 37 TODAY'S WEATHER M M A N rugh45°F, low2S°F B R E z E Extended forecast on page 2 u N THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2000 A tale of too much housing? While JMU stunts its growth, more and more housing springs up around town Kevin Williams, general still be high. The demand for INDSAY MARTI manager of LB&J Limited, on-campus housing is also L staff writer which owns Stone Gate. expected to be solid, Fox Hill Property Man- although fewer beds may be The university's student ager Chris Painter said the filled than in the past. population is projected to townhouse community is "I am concerned that increase by 92 students next adding 40 new units with competition for students will year, according to the Office spaces for 160 students. A be more difficult," said Mag- of Institutional Research Pheasant Run Townhomes gie Burkhart Evans, director (OIR) Web site, but more spokesperson said the com- of residence life. "Certainly than 1,400 additional beds plex is adding 16 units, I am concerned about the will be available for students which totals an increase of number of new beds on the 17 2000 off campus. 64 spaces. market. I do expect all the XR1S THOMAS/senior photographer Sun Chase Apartments, Based on these numbers, new construction will have JMU Loveline" panelists answer questions about a wide range of topics at located on Neff Avenue and 1,468 additional spaces will some impact on our return Grafton-Stovall Theatre Tuesday night. set to open in the fall, will be available off campus next rate." have 764 bedrooms, said year. Apartment complex Ellery Patterson, property The construction of new property managers said they manager of Sun Chase apartment complexes adds remain optimistic they will Apartments. Stone Gate to the number of choices stu- be able to fill their spaces for THE DOCTOR IS IN Apartments, also on Neff dents have, but property next year. Avenue, will have 480 new managers said they remain JMU holds its own 'Loveline' for spaces for students, said positive that demand will see HOUSING page 9 the lovelorn, confused and curious sexual assault and substance abuse EN BONDS prevention; Tamer Moumen, gradu- J senior writer ate student at UREC; Tom Miller, graduate student and a counselor at The lovin' spirit spilled over from the JMU Center for Student Develop- Valentine's Day on Monday to ment and Counseling; Diane Odd- "JMU's Loveline" on Tuesday night. enin, a nurse practitioner and Allison More than 200 students attended Applehaus, a REACH peer educator. the open forum on sex and relation- The panel was moderated by junior ships at Grafton-Stovall Theatre. Brina Bittle, who works for UHC Attendees could buy $3 roses made "It's beneficial for the students to of condoms while 2 Live Crew's "Me be able to ask question about these So Horny" played in the background. issues and to get their information Sponsored by the University from credible sources," Simmons Health Center, "Loveline" provided said. students with an opportunity to ask Though the audience was shy to JMU heath care and counseling pro- ask questions in the first half of the fessionals questions on subjects rang- one-hour presentation, representa- ing from abusive relationships to G- tives from the Health Center were spots and orgasms. armed with topics ranging from "We got the idea to do this presen- advice to bodily functions submitted tation from the 'Loveline' radio and prior to the show: TV shows," said Ann Simmons, coordinator of health promotion for "I slept with my best friend's ex- UHC and a registered nurse on the boyfriend, should I tell her?" M1NA ADlRPOUR/contrihuting photographer panel. Other panelists included TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS: Freshman Matt Barclay of Exit 245 sings at Monday's a cappel- Hillary Wing, assistant director for see UHC page 9 la concert. Zeta Beta Tau and women's club volleyball sponsored the event for CARE. Diamond-studded Dukes Natural Wonder Private Parts Visit the Life Sciences Museum and meet Soul Train Coach Spanky McFarland, right, and the Dia- ■ Find out ways to help keep ■ Dance the weekend away with mond Dukes won their season opener with an its newest addition, "Tiny," a 13-foot your private life private in the Club Latino and at "Love Makes the 11-1 drubbing of Georgetown University yes- Burmese python. information age. World Go Round." Pages 20-21 Page 4 Page 15 terday. Page 25 Thursday, Feb. 17, 2000 TABLE OF CONTENTS DUKE DAYS EVENTS CALENDAR NEWS Brown Bag 4 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18 AXP helps homeless 4 SGA 5 Breakdancing Club, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Godwin • Christian Coffee Shop with open mic and free food, 8 racquetball courts p.m., sponsored by Valley Vineyard Christian Credit card fraud 5 Fellowship, 1768 S. Main St., located next to Anthony's Fellowship Dinner, 5:30 p.m., 690 S. Pizza, call Nick or Josh at 434-7193 Freshman application rate up 5 Mason St., sponsored by Wesley Foundation, call Ben at 434-3490 • Madison DJ Collective, 6 p.m., Taylor 309, e-mail Kai OPINION at safranka • Yoga Club, 5 p.m., Taylor 309, e-mail Kai at safranka House Editorial: JMU's views on SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20 MP3 usage 10 • Young Democratic Socialists • JMU Chamber Orchestra Concert, 8 p.m., Wilson Hall Spotlight: What do you think needs the general meeting, 8 p.m., Maury Auditorium, admission $2, call x3481 or x6863 most improvement on campus?. 10 205, call Michael or Aaron at 433-6411 • Mass, PC Ballroom, 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., CCM House Batman is better hero than Superman (1052 S. Main St.), 9 p.m., sponsored by Catholic by Sarah Smith .11 • Italian Cultural Society Campus Ministry meeting, 8 p.m., Keezell 303 Darts and Pats 11 call Mikeatx7711 • Breakdancing Club, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Godwin racquetball courts STYLE Club Latino preview .15 International Folkdance preview. .15 POLICE LOG WEATHER Blue Rags preview 15 Leo-mania .17 ELISSA FORREST Underaged Possession of Today "Cider House Rules" review .17 police reporter W Alcohol Partly sunny • Todd M. Johnston, 19, of This week at the box office 17 Unidentified individuals re- High 45, Low 25 Springfield, was arrested and Just Go Out 23 portedly placed phone calls to charged with underaged possession several students on Feb. 13 at 12:39 of alcohol on Feb. 12 at 12:51 a.m. p.m. telling them they won $1,000 after stepping out in front of traffic High Low FOCUS from a Commonwealth One Federal on Bluestone Drive, stopping Friday Credit Union drawing. Occasional rain 48 39 vehicles, and requesting a ride from The Life Sciences Museum 20- 21 The subjects reportedly told them the operators. Saturday Morning shower 48 25 to meet in the College Center • Joshua Richardson, 18, of exterior eating area.When the Tampa, Fla, was arrested and Sunday Sunny 46 25 SPORTS students arrived, a group of males charged with underaged possession began pelting them with snowballs. of alcohol on Feb. 13 at 2:35 a.m. Monday Mostly cloudy 49 24 Baseball 25 A female victim was thrown to the near Mr. Chips. ground and hit in the face with snow Women's Basketball 25 balls. Underaged Consumption of Alcohol MARKET WATCH Return of the Mac 27 In other matters, campus police • A JMU student was judicially Wednesday, Feb 16.2000 JMU's Top 50 31 report the following: referred for underaged consumption of alcohol on Feb. 12 at 12:51 a.m. DOW JONES AMEX Sports Beat 32 Assault and Battery on Bluestone Drive. 156.68 f • Kai P. Eason, 18, of Marshall, 7.93 close: 10,561.41 " close: 902.25 4 was arrested and charged with Possession of False LIFESTYLES assault and battery on Feb. 14 at Operator's License NASDAQ . 11:20 a.m. in Chesapeake Hall. • Jessica A. Warren, 19, of S&P 500 Horoscopes 35 6.39 A 15.21 ♦ Crossword puzzle 35 see POLICE LOG page 7 close: 4,427.16 close: 1,387.60 Comics 37 INFORMATION " ' • MAO ■ ON The Breeze is published Monday and Thursday mornings and distributed throughout James Madison University and LOCATION CORRECTION BREEZE the local Hamsonburg community. Comments and com- plaints should be addressed to Courtney Crowley, editor. 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