http://breeze.jmu.edu "Knowledge it Liberty" VOL. 77, NO. 2 TODAY'S WEATHER JAME N Mostly Cloudy, Dow JONES high 82°F, low 55°F BREEZE close. 10.936.93 Extended forecast on page 2 u N V E R S I THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2,1999 —— Go The new online, deans get out on block 3 faculty take on of line adjusted roles INA MONTEFUSCO ELLY HANNON news editor news editor 1 K As the scaffolding contin- Hundreds of JMU students ues to rise on the new CISAT are avoiding the lengthy wait building and more students to buy textbooks in PC Ball- than ever begin their year, room this semester by getting three faculty members are out of line and going online taking new roles to help plan instead. how JMU will adjust to its The bookstore, which had growth. previously been owned and Vida Huber and Richard operated by the university Roberts, interim associate until this summer, is now deans of CISAT; and David owned by Follett Campus Brakke, dean of the College of Resources, according to a May Science and Mathematics, are 6 press release. trying to integrate their pro- The company is the largest grams and make the most out national manager of college of JMU's growing population. bookstores and owns nearly Huber, who stepped down 600 stores nationally. as head of the nursing depart- Follett also owns the largest ment to take the associate online campus bookstore, DYLAN BOUCHERLE/sfnwr photographer dean position, will be focus- efollett.com. Students can Lindsay Fleshman is a member of the talented receiving corps the Dukes hope will be a deep threat. ing on the health and human now reserve, select and pay services aspect of CISAT. for their textbooks without Roberts, who continues to act ever having to set foot in PC as director of ISAT, will over- Ballroom through see the technology side of the efollett.com, JMU Bookstore Dukes head to other college. manager John Rheault said. Both the associate dean The bookstore has received posts are interim positions, 600 to 700 online textbook Huber said. They will be kept orders since the efollert.com 'Burg to play Hokies in place at least until a perma- site started operation for JMU nent dean of CISAT is named. in July. Students can access New coach, huge game against llth-ranked Va. Tech The duties of the job the JMU online bookstore about playing a team that is day, Beamer talked about his include heading a task force, through two Web sites: ASON McINTYRE little knowledge of the Dukes. which includes Roberts and wunv.jmu.eduA>ookstore or efol- in that category." assistant sports editor On the flip side, the Dukes "That's a concern," he said. interim dean Jerry Benson, lett.corn's main Web site, i Huber said. "It's good in one way because umnv.efdllett.com. Opening the season with a have one big thing in their cor- ner — they are an unknown you have to make general "Part of the work of the Rheault said students can new coaching staff and a new task force is looking where the entity, which in recent years preparations on offense and search for textbooks by acade- quarterback in the Atlantic 10 is college is headed," Huber one thing. Beginning the season has been a thorn in the side of defense and hope you have mic department. The default enough experience to adjust." said. "We'll be doing contin- is automatically set to search on the road at llth-ranked Big the Hokies. gency plans for information East power Virginia Tech is Last season, Big East doormat Apparently, Matthews isn't for used books because stu- buying it. systems, planning for build- dents usually prefer them another. Temple came to Lane Stadium ing and looking at space and shocked the Hokies, 28-24. "There are 106 Division I over new ones, he said, but "I'm not real positive teams and I would play 75 of needs." students have the option to about playing them," Coach In 1997, Virginia Tech fell on The CISAT building is slat- the road to Miami (Ohio), 24- them tomorrow, but when you search for both. The Web site Mickey Matthews said. "I get ready for your first game as ed to be completed in fall 2000 17. And in 1996, Frank Beam- keeps track of the books the think Virginia Tech has a a new staff and a new football and will be the largest build- er's team was blanked at home student decides to buy as he legitimate chance at the program, you wish you didn't ing on campus. national championship and by Cincinnati, 16-0. see ONUNE page 7 there is nothing positive At his press conference Tues- see DUKES page 7 see DEANS page 7 ItUULU llLlil.:11il:<H<' Feeling Devilish A JMU Biking Tradition Raising the Bar Hooping It Up for Charity Field hockey Coach Christy Morgan, right, is JMU might be the top public south- ■ Sigma Nu and Tn-Delta began preparing her fifth-ranked Dukes for a post- ern regional university, but out West ■ The "Burg's newest restau- rant and bar, Highlawn Pavil- their basketball marathon for the season run. But they have to get past the reg- JMU is known for different reason: ion, are decidedly upscale. Make-A-Wish Foundation last night. ular season first. Duke's up next. Page 27 cross-country bikers. Pages 20-21 It goes until Saturday. Page 3 Page 15 _ —_ 2 Thursday, Sept. 2, 1999 INFORMATION TheBrecze BREEZE TABLE OF CONTENTS ON .... , "To the press alone, chequered as NEWS Parking solution comes at a high ; • pg. 17 — Weekend Diversions • pg. 27 — Field Hockey it is with abuses, the world is price • pg. 3 — Sigma Nu, Tri-Delta • pg. 19 — Rock-A-Pella season preview " ■ ' »l*.- indebted fbttatlfitHMphs and the Make-a-Wish Founda- • pg. 10 — Spotlight: JMU/VT which have been gained by tion football game outcome? • pg. 29 — Volleyball sea- reason and humanity over error FOCUS and oppression." • pg. 3 — Campus construction • pg. 11 — The media and son preview • pg. 20-21 — The JMU tradition — fames Madison update Alexandra Stevenson by Court- in cross-country biking • pg. 5 — Ashby Hall renova- ney Crowley FYI tion • pg. 11 — Darts and Pats SPORTS LIFESTYLE • pg. 25 — Men's Soccer season The Breeze is published Monday and • pg. 33 — 'Scopes Thursday mornings and distributed OPINION STYLE preview throughout James Madison University • pg. 10 — House Editorial: • pg. 15 — Highlawn Pavilion and the local Harrisonburg communi- • pg. 25 — Golf: Faber Jamerson • pg. 35 — Crossword Puzzle ty. Comments and complaints should be addressed to Courtney A. Crowley, editor. Maeint* MMK Minnetonka, Minn., was arrested Petty Larceny/Destruction of The Breeze and charged with underage Gl Anthony-Seeger Hall Personal Property MSC6805 POLICE LOG possession of alcohol on Aug. 29 • Unidentified individuals James Madison University at 2:15 a.m. aHegecfiy stole a CD player from a Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807 (EL1SSA FORREST Property The Harrisonburg Police vehicle parked in Z-tot on Aug. 27 Phone: (540) 568-6127 • Unidentified individuals Department requested campus Fax: (540) 568-6736 ftlpolice reporter between 1 and 7 a.m. E-MaH address: allegedly damaged a Roop Hall police to make the arrest off- The CD player was valued at the_ [email protected] Unidentified individuals sign on Aug. 28 at 10:01 p.m. at campus at Viflage Lane. $100 and damage to the vehicle Breeze Net Roop Hall. htrp: / /breeze.jmu.edu allegedly robbed a JMU student is estimated at $50. between White and Dingledine The damage to the sign is Underage Possession of Section phone numbers estimated at $100. Halte on Aug. 28 between 1 a.m. Alcohol/Possession of Petty Larceny Opinion/Style: x3846 Unidentified individuals Marijuana News: x6699 and 1:15 a.m. ■ • Unidentified individuals allegedly activated a fire alarm • Philip C. Shannon, 18, of Focus: x6729 The individuals pushed the aHegedy stole a ladies model hot after using the fire extinguisher in Chesapeake, was arrested and Sports: x6709 student down and pulled his pink and purple bike from the Photo/Graphics: x6749 the Delta Chi fraternity house on charged with underage necklace from around his neck. north bike rack at Eagle Hall General Manager His glasses were broken and his Aug. 31 at 2:28 a.m. possession of alcohol and Cheryl Floyd, x8084 possession of marijuana on Aug. between Aug. 26 at 6 p.m and Bookkeeper watch band was damaged. Susan Shifflett, x8089 Underage Possession of 28 at 11:44 p.m. in Hoffman Hail. Aug. 27 at 11 am. The necklace was a 22-inch • Unidentified individuals white gold chain with Mariner cut Alcohol • Non-student Andrew J. Destruction of Personal allegedly stole a Florida license cross studded with diamonds and plate (Reg HD155E) in X-lot LOCATION valued at $599. His glasses were Harrington, 19, of Lake Ridge, Property was arrested and charged with between Aug. 28 at 2 p.m. and valued at $250. • Unidentified individuals The Breeze is located in the lower underage possession of alcohol Aug. 29 at 11 a.m. The victim was taken to allegedly damaged the rear level of Anthony-Seeger Hall on Aug. 28 at 4:05 a.m. outside of window of a vehicle parked in the Rockingham Memorial Hospital to the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity house. Convocation Center A-iot near the Unauthorized Solicitation Cleveland be treated for a cut on his • Michael J. Crosnicker, 18, of entrance on Aug. 27 between 6 • Two solicitors were instructed Duke forehead.