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THURSDAY M UH M 29. 2001 VOL. 78, No. 45 The" Breeze James Madison University
Courageous With Cancer Breakin' It Down Dukes Crossed by Tribe Walk This Way The Tribe of William & Mary over- One student tells of her battle Breakdancers, deejays, emcees came a two-goal deficit to claim an with Hodgkin's Disease and her Students, community relay for life and grafitti artists will converge Fri- eventual triumph. and raise $95,000 for the 11-10 victory in overtime on Tues- American Cancer Society. Page 3 day in Circles 2001. Page 17 day. Page 22 Page IS Second-degree murder charge in Caliboso case A former JMU student and her Kn'friend were charged with sec- ond-degree murder bv neglect by a I Vlaware grand jury Monday live a tuple was arrested in April 3XX) on charges of abandoning their i»ewtx>mbain in.11X'lawan-\xstable 1 nlet, leaving the child to die. Abigail i sllboso, 20 of VVood- hridge, Mid lose (Aampo, 19, of t hantilly, agreed to plead guilty to nianslauglUer ami serve lour wars in prison, but the ptOpOSSd pi*-.' agreement watevoiluuh revoked by the prosecution and second- degnv charges wen- brought up. SMand-aegice muidei charges m Delaware cany a minimum prison term.it 10 years. CaUboso haa been in jail tinea March 12, when she surrendt red her bond. Ocampo has been out on bond both are aw ailing Iti.i! — compact from tttft reports
Nicholas found responsible on two counts in judicial hearing Students and faculty hold signs on the commons during a speak-out and walkout Monday In efforts to change JMU legislative policy concering hate crime A |MU sophomore said he has Issues. The event was organized largely by Stop the Hate, a new student organization. bean found "responsible" by the Judi- cial Council on twooi three counts In conjunction with a March 17 incident, daastfiad as ,1 hare crime by the JML' police, thai occurred outside of D-hall around BpJTI During Monday s 3 p m. judldal hearing, the OOUncO Ol faculty and Students speak out students found Michael Nicholas Jr. responsible for viowncs against Stop the Hate organizes protest, walkout on commons another person and failing to com- ply with a public n-quest bv JMU B^ F.Min LAYTON join the protest ui an effort to nuke a ed people ecerv wlwii'' BOphOBSOSS polio*, according to Nicholas contributing writ* 1 stronger statement Martin said proteatei Mteg lurrta said. Nicholas was found not responsible Protesters carried signs with mes- At 5 p.m., sppreodmatety 75 people for personal or verbal abuse1. The students and faculty participated sages such as Hate is not a family congregated on the commons for a council recommended suspending in a walkout and speak-out Monday VSlue* and "JMU is .is tolerant as vou npSIUI Ollt continuing to discuss issues him for the two charjp.-s, he said, to push for what thev call a more make it." concerning rate crimes Nicholas has the option to defined legislative policy at JMU con- "Our purpose is not to unite against appeal to a higher ranking council cerning hate crimes. _66^ an individual." junior uiOtSSter Melis- of faculty ami students to have the The hate crime awareness group, sa Chesanko said. "It is to unite against lower deseision appealed. Stop the I late, was largely responsible Our purpose is not to unite hate every where." Nicholas said he does not yet fof organizing \1onda\ 's events She said everyone supporting Stop know if he plans to appeal JMU Tlie group was formed in response against an individual. It is the Hate needs to be prepared for President l.inwood Rose reviews to an alleged hate Crime ass.mll by a backlash. ''There-an- going to be peo- all suspension divisions male |Ml_' student against three female to unite against hate ple who question the validity of the The judicial charge that students on March 17. everywhere. incident Saturday night (March 17)," Nicholas committed violence "Stop tlie Hate is not so much an Chesanko ssid Whether it happened against a person includes ads of osgantoatJon as it is a way of commu- — Melissa Chesanko or not, we should still he opposed to Ei nse, Nicholas ssid. imating with people in an effort to junior hale Nicholas said he still faces se\ or- make this protest as i.ir-reaching as Chesanko said the bay WSJ tor pro al criminal charges at I preliminary possible.' said senior Rebecca Martin, ?9_ testers 10 sta) unified court hearing on May 10. These I o-coordinator t>f the event. "The support from everyone has charges from the JMU Department Nearly 200 protesters carrying signs Martin and co-coordinator sopho- been so important, said junior Lind- of Public Safety induds two counts and banners marched from Wilson more Raul Burgos said they were try- say Vaughan, one of the alleged vfc of malicious wounding one ODUfri 1 kill to the commons at 11:45 a.m. ing to get as diverse a group as possi- tims of the incident each of assault and battery and Students hold signs urging changes Mam students and soots bsadtsn ble involved. sor STOP, pa$e 5 resisting arrest to JMU hate crime legislation. chose lo w.ilk out ot their classes and "There should be more open -mind- - compiled from staff reports SO A Election 2001: Another Florida? In what is reminiscent 15 percent of almost 6 percent ot the Maxwell with natty M Out of darkness the student body voted in vote duS i >f tlie vole of the national presidential election, a difference of the election Sophomore Ashley 111.' mn-(»tt elev(u»n. Survivors, friends voice support less than 1 percent of the Because neither candi- as well as elevti vote divided the Student date earned at least half of moss Michael classi-ouncilanl inent Association the srudent vote, a run-off Kalutkiewicz for vice presi repres,ntalive ti> lU' election will decide the dent of student affairs with Bosid of vutitoi for sexual assault awareness presidential candidat< 1 lowing yesterday's elec- future SGA president. appmximatety W percent dnesday ^i "* ■* tirsi candlelight vigil ol lake Back il«- Bv BIBMAWAI ION Due tocamp-t of the vote. m to 7 p.m. on \ight ai Sm I Mil. IsCO contributing writer lunior Ad.un }wvs had raSDBi junior Steven Davis The vice presideni Mr the commons in Zane Speaker! Brad Pen) and Laoey Mid- .tdniinisirati^eaft.urs wifl Showker I [all and kiff apoke about then own experiences ■light edge with was not permitted to 1\vo everts aimed .it combating sexual 47.17 percent of the vote, appear on the ballot as a be sophomore Brandon UREC. assaiiM and eloemcaBgainei women were becoming involved with the fight "gainst candidate for pi > Durflinger who defeat! — comjii/fJ Sy VIKW wnttr violence against women the lessons thej whereas senior Davio held rMa week. .111.1 Mbuad MnvtvonC earned Ah.XZ peru-nt. 11 he received sophomore Connie Mti;htt>: Mrifpfty different experiences had learned and w li.it students GOuld do The Sixth Annual Take Ii.i. k me NigH themselves. began at 5 p.m., Tuesday on the oom- It wasn't until I s,i», outside the men lake Back the Nigh! I» • »PeJk:°ul .-n.los.-d box Ol ' ial -n.is. iiliiul\ Tuition, fee increases not unusual (or survivors ol sexual eassull and their that I became i lumafi being, • who takes th rarrdliea and Mends Rises due to increase in natural gas prices, inflation H„. ( lomeeUne Project displayed lenge ol loo) ui| ouMdi the bo> will be sl.in- made by members ol tl«- |\u i,. aided, but H ■■ ill be c challenge. Ihere of natural gas during the past \ear At the board nuvtmg, King ivill lx- IIHW who will try to keep you in B\ RH H\KD SAKSHAI a and Harnsonburg communltiei who assistant newt eavor I his affected the compiehenarve showed how even Sftei lli« increase. have been aHected b) lexual assault your box ' lees, whkh increased $^4, and nH)m JMU's otit-ol state tuition is still Mi.lkitts,ii,i I look forward to the day 1 he evenl look place Match 2 and 28 in [he luitum and tees increases and board (IH-S, which increased behind thai of Virginia universities m\ grandchild asks me uh.u's lake PC Ballroom annoomed.it ludav'S Board of VtS* $168. Comprehensive fees include like University ot VtaLnii Vuvinia Back the Nighr and I would sa) oh. Take Back tin- Sipl'l l»*'>" »»h "'"*" llors meeting .m- being described as funding lor non-academic campus Military Institute, Virginia Com- that's aometrung we used to haw- when bom me Cbnlemporai) Gospel nothing unusual compared lo activities such as student organi/a inonweallh I ni\ersit\. t leOTgC tin- Bluealbnei and non Mudenl per sexual assault "as,. problem. Wi don i increases jp previous years. turns, health can-, transportation, Mason Untverstty .\\^\ Old Domin- icemen Ml Steeta,and IheaZiunwaH have that anymore" I think it's a restsonflblc ie. u.ition and athletics. ion Unrversitj Midkin also said studenn should DuriliK tlu-s|v.ik ..ill »heie-urvnors iiuicMM'. DiflSdOf Of Media Rela- King ssid another influence on In stale luilion SMS did noj rise rail) when a woman on campus is ihared their stories, mam riwmbenoftne tion-- I red I lilton said I le s.iid simi- the rise m tees Is Inflation Hilton because ol the freeze Virgin] raped like thev did when an assault .„idl,™en.-.eMMWs moved Inlhenno lar nureasi's ha\e taken place over said money was also built in for Jim GUrnore M\K\ the General classified as a hate .nine was allegedl) llonalevlvnen.es people Shared the past several yean salaries In tna hopes that the Gener- AsM'inblv put on In-State tuitions, | hen- were als.. l»o short pies,,,, committed at IMi t hsrles King, |MU vice presi- al Assembly would fil in monev tor Hilton said 'However, II then .v.is a waUcoul bone called "Soy of Sextant and Ine denl lor administration and nlariaS tor current faculty. Between the 1999-2000 school every rim then was an incident of sexu- finance, said at the Kurd meeting I lie use in tml-ol-slate tuition bv veai and the 2000-2001 school Rape at \lr Smith , al .iss.mli. no one would evet be in. lass.' Lito that day, lakeBaAtheN that several IteHIS caused the $662 is considered minor because vear, luilion and comprehensive s coordinator! April Veatal and Brrten she said, I >ne t>t the major inllu- |\1l s "out-of-statc tuition is ami fees c ornbtned rose |usi ~4 for In- Smith welcomed the audience withja hal he cited rot the rise bi ccintinues to be one ol tin' lowest in state students ^o,\ s^lfl for out-ol- i /mill \II\I speech, it began wtft • poem about me lees is the rapid im rcw in the pnee the slate, I lilton said. state students. Thursday, March 29, 2001 DUKE DAYS EVENTS CALENDAR TABLE OF CONTENTS
THURSDAY, MARCH 29 FRIDAY, MARCH 30 NEWS
• Holocaust Memorial Display. 10 a.m. lo noon, sponsored by • 'Circles,' breakdandng and emcee battle, doors open at 6 Relay lor life 3 JMU HHIel p.m.. ends at midnight. Godwin Hall basketball courts. $5 at the • Recycling Awareness Week, into booths, 11 a.m. lo2p.m.. door. Proceeds go to the Boys and Girls Club, sponsored by the Rot report 3 games, music, prizes, residence hall competition winners and JMU Breakdanmg Club. For more info go lo raffle winners will be announced, contact Dr. Syre at x3642 wmtimuedu'orgs^xeakdancing or contact Hill at 801-8493 SGA meeting 3 • Baptist Student Unton large group praise and worship. 5:30 AIDS Walk 4 to 7 p m. Baptist Student Center on comer of Cantrell SUNDAY, APRIL 1 Avenue and S. Main Street • Speaker Inga Asher, Holocaust survivor. 7 to 9 p.m.. • Canterbury Episcopal Ministry. Euchanst service followed by OPINION Harnson A205. sponsored by JMU Hillel home-cooked dinner. 5 p.m., Canterbury House located on S. • Campus Crusade for Christ large group meeting, 8 p.m., Main Street across from the Quad on the left, e-mail Meredith House Editorial Decisions not in Health Sciences Building lecture hall, e-mail Dan at macaskml student s interest 8 at flynndt Student provides walk- through ol Islam 9
Spotlight II you could dale an intimate object what would it be? 9 POLICE LOG Bv CASEY BUNDS WEATHER police reporter Darts and Pats 10 Letters to the Editor 11 Todd J Dorsey. 20. of Round Hill, was arrest of her fnend for alcohol charges Today arrested and charged with underaged posses- • Katherine E. Billman, 18. ol Dumfries, was Rain STYLE sion ol alcohol on March 27 at 1 48 am at arrested and charged with underaged posses- the D-Hall area ol Blueslone Drive. sion of alcohol on March 24 at 1250 a.m. after ■ High 46 Low 44 A JMU cadet was reportedly removing a reportedry being observed as being highly Fight lor life 1S J metal folding chair from the roadway when a intoxicated at the Ikenberry service dnve Jeep Wrangler came up behind the cadet and • Stephen M. Nantier. 18. of Manassas, was \ i High Low FOCUS reportedly hit the chair, which in turn reportedly arrested and charged with underaged posses- Friday Heavy Rain 50 44 hit the cadet sion of alcohol on March 24 at 1 20 a.m. after The Jeep reportedly continued dnving down he was reportedly observed staggering across Saturday Cloudy 62 42 Preview ol circles 17 Bloestone Dnve and was reportedry stopped at the Godwin Hall parking lot. Zane Showker Hall • Michael D. McCulloch. 19, ol Pittstown, N.J.. Sunday Showers 64 45 New image gallery 17 was arrested and charged with underaged "All things literay" 17 In other matters, campus police report possession ol alcohol on March 24 at 1:25 a.m. Monday Showers 58 40 the following: after he reportedly fell out of a bus while Movie review Say It Isn t So 11 attempting to exit it, at the Godwin bus stop. Underaged Possession of Alcohol Box office report 18 • Anna C. Smith, 18. ol Chase City, was Underaged Consumption ol Alcohol MARKET WATCH Oscars recap 20 arrested and charged with underaged posses- • A JMU Student was |Udicially referred lor Wednesday. Mar* 28. 2001 sion of alcohol on March 24 at 11 58 p.m. in the underaged consumption ol alcohol on March Godwin Hall area. 24 at 11:58 p.m at the Godwin Hall area. DOW JONES SPORTS • Non-student Mary F Newcomb, 18. ol • A JMU student was judicially referred lor 4086 11.15 Chase City, was arrested and charged with underaged consumption ol alcohol on March dose 3,026.40 t close: 864 81 t Lacrosse vs. William & Mary 22 underaged possession of alcohol and obstruc- 24 at 1 20 a.m. in the Godwin Hall parking lot. Feature Jason Woodnick 22 tion of justice on March 24 at 11 58 p.m. in the • A JMU student was jurjoally referred for NASDAQ , S&P 500 , Godwin bus stop area underaged consumption of alcohol and dan- Sports beat 22 The subject reportedly interfered with the gerous practices on March 25 at 4.04 a.m. at 118.13 t 28.88 t close: 1,854.13 * close: 1,153 29 ' Sports club 22 M POLICE LOO pagm 5 INFORMATION ADVERTISING STAFF CLASSIFIEDS The Breeze ■$ published Monday and Thursday mornings and distributed throughout James Madison University and the local Hamsonburg community Advertising Advertising How to place a classified: Come to The Breeze Comments and comptatnts should be addressed to Gina Montefusoo, editor. Executives: Designers: office weekdays between 8am and 5 p.m Mailing address: Section phone numbers Brand! Duncan Kelly MM The Breeze Cost: $2 50 tor the first 10 words, $2 lor each G1 Anthony-Seeger Hall OpvKxVStyte >3846 Melissa Forrest Abcv Oreenswalt MSC 6805 News x6699 additional 10 words; boxed classified, $10 per col- James Madison University Focus x6729 HHlll Reynolds Karen KueDler Hamsonburg. Virginia 22807 Sports 16709 TImRltz Ursula Moore umn inch. Phone: (540) 568-6127 Fax: (540) 568-6736 Photo/Graphics x6749 Jennifer Tittow Amelia TaBer Deadlines noon Friday lor Monday issue, noon E-Mail address: the breoze@jmu odu AnneWhitley Breeze Net: http./'wwwthebreeze org Business/Technology Tuesday lor Thursday issue. Bookkeeper • Receptionist Coordinator Classifieds must be paid in advance in The Susan Shifflett. .8089 Angc McWhorter Donna Dunn Breeze office. Mtchete Johnston lde Mill Village $300 REBATE OR FREE ETHERNET, PHONE AND CABLE!!
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BY JEREMY PRYOR performances, athletic events, Bridgeforth, and members from contributing writer p.m. Saturday with an open- like you," she said to students. vivors took the first lap with the ing ceremony. Griffin said she found out rest of the participants joining in food, games and a luminary cer- both the JMU and The first Relay for Life Co-chairs Wachendorf and she had Hodgkin's right after on the second. emony where candles were lit in Harrisonburg communities event to be held at JMU raised senior Angie Passarelli began by she was accepted into JMU According to junior commit- remembrance of those who have planned each e\ ent. $95,000 for cancer research this thanking everyone for giving through the physical examina- •ee member Lauren Dahlquist, died from or survived cancer. "The support was over- past weekend. their time and effort to be there. tion required to enter the uni- the event operated by having The event came to an end whelming," Wachendorf said. Bridgeforth Stadium was the JMU President Linwood versity. Due teams of eight at 6:30 a.m. Sunday with a "People would say, 'Yeah, that's setting for this premier event, Rose then addressed the crowd to the discov- to 15 people closing ceremony. Awards something 1 want to be sponsored by the American and commended those present ery, she was -a— spend their were presented for the best involved with.'" Cancer Society. Students, facul- for their efforts and participa- unable to Td campsite and to the people Senior Tiffany Stuck, the cer- ty, Harrisonburg residents and tion. He said he was proud that attend until Being a victim is a state andf^ %Sundayu^ who raised the most money. emony's chair, accounted for local sponsors gathered to raise JMU students led the way in the comple- of body. Being a morning camp- It was announced that partic- her involvement by relating the money and awareness. organizing the event. tion of her ing out on ipants in the event had raised story of how cancer had "We had around 700 people He employed a sports analo- treatment. survivor is a state of Godwin field. a total of 595,000. touched her life through the participate and about 70 gy to emphasize the fight "Being a vic- While temper- Passarelli and Wachendorf death of her friend's mother. teams," sophomore Betsy between people and the disease tim is a state mind. atures dropped said when they traveled to Relay for Life is The Wachendorf, co-chair of the "It's fitting that we're in of body. into the 20s, Richmond in October for The American Canter Society's -Holly Griffin members from Relay University, held by The largest yearly event for fund relay, said. "Originally, our Bridgeforth Stadium" because Being a sur- junior goal was to have 30 teams and "we are in a competition ... vivor is a state each team took American Cancer Society, they raising, according to the March raise $50,000." against that disease," he said. of mind," she 55- turns walking had no idea of the future impact 22 Inueol The Breeze. Participants were mainly Rose then introduced the said. around the their actions would have on the Held throughout the year in students, but a number of resi- master of ceremonies, junior With tears in her eyes, she track the entire night. JMU community. more than 500 communities dents from the Harrisonburg Holly Griffin, who shared the charged the crowd to make the Other events throughout the The relay was held in con- nationwide and internationally, community were also involved. story of her battle against fight against cancer their cause. night kept people awake and junction with Harrisonburg's the relay has helped to raise The relay kicked off at 7 Hodgkin's disease. "I "was just Cancer victims and sur- entertained, including concert Community Festival at hundreds of millions of dollars. City to cease Forest Hills investigations
BY KC GARDNER retaliation, serious people put staff writer their names on what they say," he Harrisonburg City Council said in an e-mail to Sullivan on and police officials agreed March 1. Ihey will take no further for- Several of the student recounts mal actions to investigate loiuerned the witnessing of claims made in a Forest Hills alleged riot training performed riot report that was released by Harrisonburg police on by the Student Government Godwin Fk'ld on Aug. 25. the day Association last February. of the not, according to the March The report, released by SGA 22 issue of 77ic Bnvze. The report President Mark Sullivan on Feb. claims this training shows the 26, addressed student claims that 1IPD was preparing to intervene police used excessive force, inap- at Forest HilK propriately employed chemical Haroer said the HPDs Civil agents and premeditated the inci- Disturbance Unit team, the group dent by targeting JMU students allegedly seen practicing on cam- in last August's riot pus, had been formed some tome Sullivan submitted the report ago as a precautionary measure to JMU and Harrisonburg police for handling all potential Y2K- and officials, including the related probknns. Harrisonburg City Council. He said the report's claim that According to City Council police had premeditated the inci- Junior SGA Vice President of Administrative Affairs, Mich Flaherty, right, discusses tuition issues with Junior Vice President member joe Fitzgerald, a dent by targeting |MU students of Student Affairs, Pete Swerdzewskl. computer support technician WH inaccurate. "We don't target for the College of Arts and anyone," Harper Mid. "We'\e Letters, the SGA's evaluation never targeted anyone. If we had of the riot was never a formal anticipated this [incident) I would agenda item addressed in a have had the whole [Civil SGA examines the merits city council meeting. Disturbance] unit out that night." Fitzgerald said he saw no The report also dfeCtMNd need to pursue the call for fur- Harris. >nkm;s alcohol regula- ther investigation. tions, which are more strict than "I think this whole incident the states State law prohibits of General Education has run its course," he said. "The open containers on public streets police did their job and are look- while I iarnsonburg law prohibits them in any MM that an' pub- ;BY EMILY SHORT Academic Affairs will be compiling statis- large amounts of money from student fees ing into doing it better next time." licly accessible, including parking ■SGA reporter tics and issuing a report to SGA by the end and other university funding. Sullivan said despite the City Council's reaction, he thinks the kits and front lawns. The Student Government Association of Ihe school year on the Academic Issues To propose budget changes, forms are available in the SGA office. Parliamentarian discussion on Forest Hills is far 'We at k'ast need to make sure jcxamincd concerns with Genld, tuition Survey from February. sophomore Dianna Schwartz said she is from over. "Then'an'serious con- th.it trie laws on the books in 'lees and organization funds at its meet- available at sdnnm/m if students have any cerns here and they still haven't I bntanbuig an fall and appro- ;ing Tuesday New language courses to begin In other academic matters, Durflinger, questions on parliamentary procedure for been addressed," he said. priate/ Sullivan Mid Dean of General Education Linda Peterson said although the of the Academic Affairs committee, next week's FEB meeting. A main concern of the 11 lalpem spoke In the SC; A during its meet ordinance in the city code is ille- announced that Greek and Latin possibly Harrisonburg police and City ling Tuesday. H.ilpim was Invited to speak Groups request funding, bill Council members surrounded gally WOKUd MJCauM it deviates Iby sophomore At Large Senator Brandon will be added to the schedule of classes from state law, police do not for 2001. Durflinger said he met with and committee announced the accuracy and credibility of ; Durflinger in order to address issues about enforce that aspect of the open Vice President for Academic Affairs The Black Student Alliance requested student recounts of the incident. ; GenEd requirements. container violation He said, "l •>' Doug Brown and Assistant Vice an allotment from their reserve funds to The report includes more than 15 In February, SGA e-mailed 7„W stu- Harper is in the process of meir 1 President for Academic Affairs Theresa replace a digital camera that was stolen first-hand, anonymous accounts dents at random to pi'" "pi"" "* from their department. from students who were report- rewording" the onlinance, but •regarding various aiademu IWUMy Gon/ales to talk about the change isn't a direct result of these cou rses. • • __„„ The funds granted are edly involved in the riot. i Durflinger slid _ funds from the BSA's Harrisonburg Police Chief the Forest Hills incident. Halpem said she and olher administra- D.G. Harper said that any student "I don't think that there's any tes will be using responses regarding budget last year. The for Front End Yes, the material is Senate approved Ihe allo- who had a complaint about the action the City Council should ! GenEd requirements to improve the cur- Budget night dium, but it will be debat- riot was cnaxiraged to talk to the take at this point." he Mid ! rent cluster system. ed by the Executive police from the beginning It Sullivan said he plans to set I Halpem said GenEd requirements are Next week is Front going to be similiar. Committee today. anyone wants to come forward up meetings with police and [intended to ensure that |MU graduates That ,0 1 Organizations are allowed and talk to us we'd be more thin City Council members to 'possess a bnwd-based knowledge that foTX"S^ATme^ f» «°«* ^PP" maintain a future dialogue ! my, will be held April 3 to carry unused money happy to investigate it. We invev proves that they earned a liberal arts throughout any from one year to the next to toga te every complaint.'he smi about the incident. 'degree The broad coverage ot areas of at 5 p.m. in PC Ballroom. education. access in situations such as City Council member and He sakl the next step is to knowledge across e.kh tH the clusters is Ihis, with SGA approval. associate professor of physics, make students as aware as possi- ! required in all liberal art-program- across During this meet- Funding was also grant- Dom Peterson, said the "most ble of the events and implications : ihe country, not just M |MU, I lalpern said ing, every organiza- tion- budget is — Linda Halrxrn ed to the Flute Club to disturbing" element in the report of the Forest Hills not. Ihe report, I Halpem said many people commented over 100 pages in length, will be reviewed to assess Dean ol GenEd help fund a guest speaker. was the students' anonymous 'in the survey that 'GenEd is like high The club sponsors an recounts of the riot. posted jn its entirety on the SGA '< school all over again," but she made it whether the club is Web site in the coming weeks. receiving an appropri- In- event to educate middle Peterson said the MMftlani , lew to the SGA that Ihis is not the Intent made in some of the student "Hopefully students can take : ate amount of money, and high school students of the program. on musical possibilities for recounts that the party had been this Information and if they "Yes, the material is going to be similar and to what use the money is being put. SGA will also address flutists other than those they are exposed peaceful unh! police intervention have information to add, they : That is going to happen throughout any can get in touch with the SGA," whether the money is being used in neces- to in public schools. were "selfish statements." ! education," she slid Sullivan said. sary ways. Arts and 1-etters Sen. senior Matt "The statement that 'we wen' Halpem tddnwed i oramabout <<<< Conrad introduced a Hate Crime Bill that fine unhl the cops got them' is just ■ cign language requirements, general histo- SGA Vice President of Administrative was tabled until next week. Due to SGA untrue," he said. ' rv requirements and the flexibility of clus- Affairs Michael Flaherty spoke to SGA and more at : said he hopes one issue that is addressed policy, a bill of opinion deserves further Statements similiar to this ter requirements A- ot now, nowtv« opinion from the constituents of JMU one were made in several stu- duatM will remain as they are while in the FEB meeting Ls the difference in www.imu4duforgt/$g6 : COBb) tor in-state students versus costs for before it is voted on, Sullivan said. dent recounts administrator- plan for the next tow pan Fitzgerald said he did not Durflinger said about 1.500 responses out-of-state students to attend |MU. At-Largc Senator junior Darcy I .anglais Topping Flaherty's list was the difference announced that the Class of 2002 is begin- place as much credence on : were received. The poll covered olher the extensive use of the stu- issues such as advising, Ihe addition of in tuition. ning to form their Senior Class Challenge dent recounts because they Latin and Greek to the curriculum and Some SGA senators expressed the need Committee for next year. Unglais said for serious evaluation of some of the organ- students interested in being on Ihis were anonymous. class availabnltv, he said "Even in the tace of potential Durflinger and the Committee for izations on campus that receive and use committee can reach her at langladx w 4 | TIIK BRKK/.K Tin KSDAY. MARCH 29. 2(H)] NEWS AIDS Walk to raise money for support groups Students for Camp Heartland, AST and Valley AIDS Network co-sponsor event
BY KM II U W1S bttween tamp Heartland and the liKal merchants will junior Molly junior Susan Kim, Students tor Mat/ writer Valley All* network provide food and -u Bowman, AST's Camp Heartland treasurer, said,"I got JMU s third annual AIDS Walk u ill Camp Heartland is a non-profit beverages for the par- AIDS Walk coordina- involved with Camp Heartland bt' hold this SilurJ.iy |0 rafM monS) organization that fund raises through- tu ipants. local radio It's a good opportunity tor, slid. "It's a good because I thought it would be interest- tor Ihi- hj;ht against AIDS. out the vear to help send children who station, Q-101, will to get together and fight opportunity to get ing. I'm sending kids to camp so they The SK walk, sponsored by .ire tfiected by HIV/AIDS to camp broedceel live from together and fight for can be kids, so they can be free." Alpha Sigma Tau. Students tor liiruor |udy Bnien, picsldenl of Camp l iodwbl throughout for a good cause. a good cause. The cost of the walk is S12 for pre-reg- Camp llearlland and the Valley Heartland, Mid the walk. "AIDS Walk istration and $15 the day of the walk. A \ll)s Network, will begin at rhe< amp costs about $1,300 a week "We're hoping for — Molly Bowman touched my heart, T-shirt is included regardless of entry Godwin Field at 12:30 p.m. and will per child becauM me) will receive around 600 people, junior and I like to moti- date Money will be raised through reg- Itfttch through campus and down- "24/7 medical coverage fof their needs which is about the vate others in fight- istration fees and donations town HftfTisonburs. to he met," Hrurn said. number of people we ing for the cause/ Students can contact Molly The money raised will be split After the walk ends at Godwin, have had in Ihe peat/ Bowman said. Bowman at 437-5607 to pre-register
Society of Professional nation and our ifcerty." creative endeavors in their respective areas. tation from the Accreditation Council for Seniors Klmberly Castora. Jordan Occupational Therapy Educatxm (ACOTE). Journalists returns to JMU — by contributing writer Robyn Gerstenslager Inselmann and Rebecca Say represented the Completing an accredited occupational thera- For the first time in nearly 10 years, the psychology department. py program is a prerequisite to take the national certification exam and to become licensed Society ol Professional Journalists held a Sophomore Erin Edwards, junior Rosa Writing minor to premiere through the Virginia Board of Medicine to an formal ceremony to induct members into a Hanchett. senior Todd Harrell, senior Bernaderte Hlgglns. junior Catherine Kitta, occupational therapist. JMU chapter. The writing program will offer a writing minor SPJ welcomed 25 students and one profes- senior Brett Moody, junior Heather Morrison, This comes in time for the first graduation of beginning in the fall semester. The 18-credit students from the program. sor into the society on Thursday night. senior Katharine Norton, senior Sean minor in writing and rhetoric offers two six- Ramirez and senior Heather Sturglll repre- Theodore King, a professor at the University Faculty advisor and credit core courses and seven electives. sented the chemistry department ■ of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and Arlene Lorch, a SMAD professor Students will be required to take four electives Robyn Eoft said the Senior Rebecca Hartley, junior Brett Miller, frofessor at Thomas Jefferson University in to finish the minor. senior Anne Spellmeyer and senior Jessica hiladelphia, visited JMU Monday through In Brief majority of SPJ A range of topics including literacy studies, members are profes- Zlparo represented the history department. Wednesday representing ACOTE. rhetorical traditions, cultural rhetorics and tech- Seniors Jason Kerrigan, Megan McEneely. They reviewed the occupational therapy pro- sionals, which pro- nology and wnting will be provided by the minor. Keith Mclnerney. Jaaon Carlton, O Yi, gram's quality using the 176 standards that all vides the students with the opportunity to get Students can sign up for classes in the wnting their resumes out. She has known students to Zachary Kostura. Nicholas Moro, John such programs must satisfy. minor when registration for the fall semester Stenger, Lisa Trujllk) and Megan Crotty rep- Jeff Loveland. JMU occupational therapy get internships, interviews and even jobs begins April 3. through the professionals they meet in the soci- resented the Integrated Science and program director, saxl the program performed Technology department. very well and is expected to receive accredita- ety. 29 JMU students attend national Eoft said. "I wouldn't encourage students lo Senior Timothy Nagle represented the tion by the end of April. join if I didn't believe in the organization" conference physics department Thirty students are currently involved in the Eoff, who came to JMU last year and has JMU students have participated in NCUR, program, 18 of which are expected to gradu- which is a competitive and by-invitation-only been associated with SPJ for 15 years, saw Twenty-nine JMU students and three advis- ate this May, according to Loveland. About 25 that the chapter was inactive and decided to ers attended the 15th National Conference on conference, since 1989. more are expected to join the 23-month pro- gram in June. revrveit. Undergraduate Research hold in Lexington, Ky. The SPJ was founded in 1909 as Sigma The conference, held March 15 lo 17. offers Occupational Therapy Education Delta Chi. It began at JMU about 14 years ago undergraduates an opportunity to give a 15- Program to be accredited and went dormant in the early 1990s. As part of mmute presentation of their research to an its mission, SPJ is 'dedicated to the perpetua- audience of peers and college faculty. The Occupational Therapy Program was rec- tion of a free press as the cornerstone of our Students gave presentations or showed dis- ommended on Wednesday to receive accredi- — from staff reports plays of original research, scholarly activities or
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POLICE LOG, from page 2 Hoffman Hall. The subject was reportedly nrjng a skate- Stop the Hate leads walkout board when he reportedly lost control and fell, causing the skateboard to shoot out across Blue- 5 TOP, page I Walter smi debated on the senate floor on are considering a video, which stone Drive and under a vehicle. Many protestors agreed that April 10. would show feelings of all kinds of The subject reportedly ran to retrieve the Although supportive of last although (here has always been On March 27 at 5 p.m., the bill alienation that some students have skateboard and then ran toward the Quad week's dUe^ed victims, some pro- some discrimination at JMU, this was read to members of the SGA felt at JMU, Sullivan said. attempting to hide. testers were not in favor of hate incident particularly affected them, during their weekly meeting. Following the video, students crime legislation. according to Burgos. Arts and Letters Senator senior would break into groups to dis- Petty Larceny "I'm really sickened that people "This is something that hits ckise Matthew Conrad said it will help cuss how they would react to • Items were reported missing from a vending h.iw such a hateful attitude," to home for me," Burgos said. "I for students to be at the April 10 issues of diversity, thus forcing machine in White Hall on March 23 at 10:25 p.m. freshman Kale Fox said. "I, howev- have always felt safe at JMU, but meeting in support. them to face such issues, Sullivan The machine reportedly appeared to have er, am personally against hate this kind of changes things." Additionally, SGA President said. The videos will serve make been left unlocked as there was no sign of forced crime legislation because it is per- Members of Stop the I late plar. to Mark Sullivan said a reaction and a students aware that JMU is a entry. secution of thought. The difference lobby the Student Government response are two completely sepa- diverse university, and to give • A JMU employee reported that a red-zone between a hate crime and a regular Association for legislative changes rate entities. A response looks for them a sense of empathy. area hangtag had been stolen out of a vehicle crtaM is thinking." and a precedent for hate crimes in solutions and a reaction just focuses Martin said, "We also want the that was parked in M-lol on March 23 at 5 p.m. Many at the speak-out said Stop the JMU handbook. on an event. university to make a statement • A JMU student reported that an unknown per- the Hate is not about the repression They began collecting signa- "We need to get people together about what happened last week to son had removed a JAC card that was left on a of differing opinions but DfOteftins tures Monday afternoon for a peti- and offer support to prevent this show that they won't condone tray at PC Dukes after the subject had finished the use of violence to express those tion to send a Bill of Opinion to incident from having a solely reac- such violence." eating on March 25 at 6:15 p.m. particular opinions SGA, requesting hate crime legisla- tionary effect," Sullivan said. Those interested in getting "We should be able to think what tion be enacted at JMU. He said SGA members hope to involved with Stop the Hate may be Recovered Property we want, as long as we don't act it At least 200 student signatures include a diversity program in next put on an email list by writing • The Kodak slide protector that was reported out," senior protester Aaron Smith were collected and the bill will be year's freshmen orientation. They stoptheha [email protected]. stolen from the Theatre II on March 21 was reportedly recovered in the Theatre II conference room on March 21. The case is reportedly closed. • A 1965 Honda Accord that was reported stolen from the Convocation lot on March 11 was Clothesline displays stories, pain reportedly recovered in Georgia on March 27 at 2:57 am from CLOTHESLINE, page 1 introduce their groups and describe hoped that the exhibit would open with blank T-shirts and puffy paints The case and vehicle condition are under what they do. many eyes to violence against for those who wanted to make their investigation. Perry, who is the training coordi- The night ended in a march women and perhaps motivate oth- own shirts. nator of Virginians Aligned Against around campus and a reading of the ers to take action. "Victims or those related could Destruction of Property Sexual Assault (VAASA), focused poem, "Sitting with a Shattered A recording of a gong, whistle paint a shirt because that moves • A witness reported that a Jeep reportedy hit a his speech on men's violence against Soul." Anyone who did not want to and a bell chiming was played to mountains; that's reality. 1 think peo- bike In the bike rack at Bluendge Hall on March women and learning to actively go straight home was invited up to signify every time an act of violence ple could volunteer [for the Clothes- 23 at 2:30 a.m. question gender roles imposed by Shed, a forum to talk about experi- is committed against a woman in line Project and help spread the The Murry Delta 15-speed, 26" bike reported- society in order to overcome the ences and feelings about sexual vio- the United SMM word," Pruett said. ly suffered damage to the rear tire and wheel. oppression that is a result of gender- lence in the Warren Hall loft. The gong struck to indicate a There was a reflection table for The situation is under Investigation. based myths and imposed roles. Purple ribbons were given out for woman was being battered every 15 students to write about their feelings • A 1995 Ford Probe belonging to a JMU stu- Midkiff. an education coordina- those attending to tie knots in for seconds in the United States. The about the exhibit and put them on dent was reportedly damaged by an unknown tor for Citizens Against Sexual every person they knew who has whistle blowing signified a woman the wall behind the table for others suspect In R3-tot between 10:30 p.m. on March Assault (CASA) and a 1999 JMU died because of, or is surviving had been raped every minute. The to read. 23 and 8 a.m. on March 24. graduate, spoke about working in a from, violence. bell indicated that a woman had "It's very moving with everyone Damage was reportedly done to the dnvers- sexual assault center and how Working also to raise awareness. been killed every day. standing lieu- silently reading [the side door and left-rear panel, which appeared to awareness breeds progress in the First Year Involvement (FYI) spon- "This morning as I was setting up, shirts] with the bell chiming; it's have been done by a subject kicking the vehide fight against violence. sored the Clothesline Project to I was opening up the shirts and it's very poignant." said senior Katie because there were mud prints of a shoe found Afterward, junior Kristin Devita heighten awareness of sexual like you're revealing a whole new Szymona, who works with on the car. sang "Amazing Grace." "Songs of assault within the JMU community world," Decker said. "And it's a R.E.A.C.H. (Reality Educators • Damage was reportedly done to a pizza deliv- Sexism" was then presented by the while supporting victims and world that I want people to see, to be Advocating Campus Health) ery vehicle on March 25 at 3:30 am. at Garber Take Back the Night Coalition, loved ones, program coordinator put on display. When 1 looked at the Smith said in her Take Back the Hall. which played songs containing Ashley Pruett said. This is the shirts, 1 had goosebumps." Night speech, "My first year at The dnvers-side windows were reportedy bro- misogynistic lyrics and read off sta- eighth year the Clothesline Project "I hope in viewing these shirts, Take Back the Night. I was sur- ken out of the 1968 Honda and two pizzas and tistics of violence against women. has taken place at JMU. The ball- people will want to reach out to prised at how open people were cover bags were reportedy stolen "The Rape of Mr. Smith," pre- room was open to all students to those in this other world," Deck- about their experiences. Some of sented by senior Stephanie Frank view the exhibit. er said. the stories 1 heard were shocking. Harassment and junior Erin Strine, was a Students and members of the Among the many hanging shirts All of them were painful. Even • A JMU employee on S. Main Steet reported metaphor for the argument that Harrisonburg community were able throughout the ballroom, there were though this night may be one of receiving harassing calls from a female caller on some women are to blame for being contribute painted shirts to the several tables set up for students the more difficult ones you will March 26 at 6:55 p.m. raped. The presentation sent the Clothesline Project or make them at viewing the display. experience, we hope that it will message that a man was "asking for the exhibit A table was set up naming the empower you to take action to Number of drunk in public charges issued since it" when he got robbed by walking Those involved with the Clothes- common drugs used in date rape help those affected by violence. Aug. 28: 68 late at night in an expensive suit line Project found it a moving and situations, such as Rohypnol, or After tonight, begin the journey of Advocates from each of the on- highly emotional event. "roofies," which is used as a pre- helping yourself or someone you Number of parking tickets issued between March c.impus groups responding to and Pruett and junior Kerry Decker , surgery anesthetic in more than 60 know who is hurting. Know that 19 and March 25:1,061 supporting those affected by sexual who works with the Women's countries. others here are sharing these emo- violence came up to the podium to Resource Center and FYI, said thev There was also a long table set up tions and vou are not alone." Tri Delta and Delta Sigma Pi presents:
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and groups and align finite According to documents BYBIUYO* Kim resources strategically to pro- released by the university. TMS Campus College students go deeper into adopt a $600 increase in the maximum Pell mote those goals, said ft i Several members of the com- Grant, provided by the federal government's debt, study says Santa Clara University President Paul I ocateUi m a let- mittee had recommended a main financial aid program. ter announcing the decision to lighter, more streamlined fra- The increase would raise the maximum Pell announced last week th.u it will Grant from $3,750 to $4,350. Besides advocating phase oul .ill eight ol its frater- [nter^GreekCoundJ officers and ternity and soronty system. In University students are going deeper into debt more student aid, the Public Interest Research nities and ■oranoee over a peri- chapter president*- the end, howe\er, Locatelh to pay tor their education but don't understand Group also urged more-flexible repayment od ot two w.irv -i decision that and others felt that abandon- the implication It has tor their future, a consumer options for students. it lays will affect some 10 per- tt ing the program altogether in group said Tuesday In Washington. favor of more wale ranging The Public Interest Research Group released a Cenl ol its student body. national survey in which 78 percent ol the 1,012 U. of Iowa students say Under the university's plan, We want to make it clear programs made the most students who nwponded admitted they underes- bomb intended for fishing all sophomores ami juniors who financial sense Bmaled the cod of their student toans. On aver- are currently members ol one ol that our decision... "We want to make it clear age, the students said they would graduate with SCU's four fraternities or four that our decision regarding the $4,846 more in debts than they expected Three University of Iowa students who were sororities may remain so. should not be seen as a Greek system should not be The group was joined at a news conference by caught with homemade pipe bombs m their dorm Chapters may not, however, seen as ,i reflection on memlvrs several congressmen who said the government room told authorities they Intended to use them reflection on... Greek of Greek organizations at Santa should increase its student aid program. lor fishing, not mass destruction. recruit any new members Clara,' wrote I ocatelli in a The group released a General Accounting The student's intent was to drop the bombs in a The decision to phasi- out organizations... Office analysis showing that over the past three river to kill or stun fish, said Charles Green, fraternities and icconoes Hes In memo i<> members of the uni- years the number of students graduating with a director of the university's public safety office. the university's desire to create — Paul LocatdU wisity's Policy Committee on debt of more than $20,000 had nearly doubled. University police evacuated the dorm rooms and expand on programs that SCI Prc-idcnl Student Affairs. Officials at the University of Kansas said stu- about 90 minutes after students reported see- serve the entire student body "Many of those individuals dents this past year graduated with an average ing the bombs at just after 7 p.m. Thursday, instead of a portion of it. have made outstanding contri- debt of $17.904, That was slightly higher than the March 22. Police and state bomb squads "To achieve the community 5? butions to academic and stu- average student debt ol $17,863 the year before. toured the building and removed three pipe dent life over the yean Ihese Officials at the University of Missouri, which is bombs without incident. we envision, the university on spring break, said they didn't have figures Adam Fisher, Nathaniel Krotz and Andrew must BBgraSSivel) lUppOll pri- graduates, many of whom immediately available. Ritchie were charged with possession of an orities that will benefit the great- I ocateUi'l announcement Rave written letters in support "In this economy, a college education is the explosive device or materials. The police est number of students, encour- enmes months after a committee of their Greek experience, are best investment you can make in your report filed for each student states that each age friendships and under of faculty; stafl and students positive examples of a Santa future." said Ivan Frishberg. director of the admitted to building the explosives with the Standing among individuals opened a dialogue on the matter Clara education " Public Interest Research Group's higher edu- help of the other two. cation project. Only Fischer lives in Burge Hall, the residence "But with big loans come big problems. hall that was evacuated. Krotz and Ritchie Irve in Students are forced to take out student loans other residence halls on campus. Want to see you name in print? to pay for college, but most will end up with It is against university policy to possess explo- significant sticker shock when it comes time sives in the resxtence halls. Green said. In addi- for repayment." tion, dropping a bomb into a body of water to kil He said nearly eight out ol 10 students did not fish is also illegal, a Iowa Department of Natural You have two options: The police log or a byline have a dear understanding of the implications of Resources spokesperson said. The IDNR impos- the debt they took on. As a result, many students es a fine of $145 and $15 for each fish collected begin their careers deep m debt. in such cases Rep George Miller of California, ranking member of the House Education and Work — from wire reports ...choose the latter, call us at x6699 and write for News Force Committee, said the government should
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SPOTLIGHT DAVID < i.l«KMS "I'd go on a date with my stuffed Pokemons... Ixvause our conversation would be very exciting.'' 11 in.i Ansari HOUSE EDITORIAL Knior, political science and Russian "I'd date my TV, Decisions not in interest of students because if I can't Battles were lost this past week and make this a reality. one project and holding others, not to find anything students keep losing, it seems, as the uni- Fanciful long-term projects do not mention raising student fees and chop- interesting on, then versity continues to ponder .ind change seem in the best interest of students who ping off scholarships to many teams, that I can just turn it off (lie status of its budget. are hearing these recommendations, as easternizing the west side would be our mid walkaway." While scholarship funding for 13 they watch their sports scholarships being last concern. sports teams remains intact, 12 of our cut and their tuition and fees possibly ris- There are a myriad of projects the teams are lelt in the cold. Out-of-state ing, among other things. money could better serve Many majors Kristina Ryan tuition will be raised $662, room and Rose said in the same article that he are understaffed and overcrowded. There board jumps $168 and the second highest will work with state legislators until JMU are still a few square inches of grass on sophomore, music industry student fee in the state has amassed an has the budget it needs. He also said that campus that aren't parking lots, but des- additional $M. perately need to be, and taking a hold or "I would date my Are students paying for the state bud- -ii freeze off of construction projects could be car, because it's get cut to universities that almost was? Fanciful long-term a step further in finalizing the constant everything 1 want it JMU was spared the $6 million cut that shifts majors experience from one side of was threatened by Va. Gov. |im Gilmore projects do not seem in campus to the other. to be." 111 February. JMU was able to keep all Rose said that we have to do "every- building contracts underway, including the best interest of the thing we can to maintain our programs." $27 million lor I third CISAT building Proposing to cut them doesn't maintain and an $8 million renovation to Harrison students... them and throwing in numerous propos- Hall. According to the March 15edition of als counts as growth, not maintenance. Ruby Manoharan Vie Bnvze, the only JMU project com- 77- While Rose's proposals an? valid, is it sophomore, finance and business law pletely halted by the state budget is a there was a $500,000 increase in private really the best time to be focusing on new $575,000 sewer and storm line replace funding last year, in addition to two sig- proposals? merit project. Although the JMU stu- nificant gifts received this year. It seems almost as if the Board of Visi- "My cello, because dent and faculty population harbors ill So where is the money going? Evalu- tors was frightened by a possible state it's ahvays between feelings over recent decisions, JMU Presi- ating the board's budget recommenda- budget cut and penalized the student my legs " dent l.inwood Rose seems to be quite tions, one has to wonder why there is no pocket. Perhaps Rose is seeing that the optimistic According to the March 26 funding for new projects if we have these severity of the situation is actually not so issue til the Bnvze. he said lie is prepared increases and gifts, and why we are con- severe and plans to make investment sug- to turn the western side of campus into sidering new projects while we simulta- gestions while he's ahead of the game. "what the eastern side looks like" neously cut, freeze and cancel others. When it comes to budget matters, per- { kin.es are, the liberal institution fairy JMU has a great deal on its plate, as it haps JMU should focus on what is best for Moe Golizio isn't going to grant that wish without is, with the CISAT and Harrison Hall con- the student, not what is best for the funding. Hie article indicated that there struction projects. It would seem with no school. Students are suffering at the sophomore, music education is, In met nti funding bv the board to definite increase in faculty salary, freezing hands of illogical decision making "My bed, because it wipes BETWEEN THE LINES ZAK SALIH mi/ tears, keeps me warm, and Student provides walk-through of Islam 0/1/1/ / can sleep Of all the dominant world. We should all realize spective. Most fundamentalist not overthrow these leaders is with it." monotheistic religions that Islam, like Christianity attitudes are prevalent in because they cannot. Unlike in today's world, and Judaism, is divided into impoverished countries that the United States, where we Islam is by far the most various sects based on belief are without healthy stan- have the luxury of separate Mary Assad feared — and the most mis- and interpretation. Political dards of living. In a life with- ruling branches to check one sophomore. IDLS understood. For some, the decomposition led to the rift out adequate education or another, the leaders in Third word "Islam" conjures up between Shii(i) and Sunni(i) health care or access to infor- World Islamic regions control images of mass worship: Muslims, those who are strict mation and new ideas, the all aspects of government. robed Muslims circling the in their interpretation of the only thing people can fall Anyone who protests is quite Kaaba(i) Of gathering at com- Qu'ran(i) and those who are back on is their religion. Once likely to be declared a non- munitv centers for one of the more transcendental in their modernization compromises believer (a kafur(i)). The result five daily prayers. For oth- views, respectively There are this, it attacks these people's is a state of complete oppres- ers, however, the word also the Faylasufs(i) (akin to last bastion of BUfVh/al in a sion, with fear as the whip The Breeze describes vile acts of terror- philosophers) and the Sufis(i) cruel, unfair world. sending people to their knees. ism, the recent destruction of (a more spiri- I iowever. Tvrants like the Ayatollah GlM Monli'luseo Buddhitl statues in tual, mystical "— it is impor- Khomeini and rebels like ■ 1 l Ftg tditot \lisdii Manser Afghanistan and names Like sect of Islam). tant to note Usama Bin Laden have turned Ail- ummgtt ( lin-.tiin- Anderson Khomeini, the Taliban and Then we ...Islam is a religion that all the revelations of Allah into pkoto dirtctm Orrie Klinker Bin I aden. In short, many come to indelibly bound with Islamic fun- political tools to fight their bat- to I en Bunds consider Islam a militant, funda- damentalism tle against the West and as atifor Tom Steinleldl antagonistic religion. mentalism history and politics. should not such have contributed to Ami MTM Kuhjid Sjksh.iun The majority of students and the be associated Islam's negative association Islamic fun- with the vio- with terrorism and anti-West- < ISMM iiiii-'i Sieve Ciljst on the JMU campus are Chris- -77- damentalist lent terrorist ern sentiment. It is sad to real- Sltile i-Jih-r Julie Spriie*Mrr tians and half of my family movements, which are attacks of the past half-centu- ize that so few malevolent Fiona . \ni.iinli Opp and ancestors are Muslims; because »'i this, | feel inclined unavoidable in any religion in ry There is a rift inside the Islamic leaders can hold such Meghan Murphy Ami uykQxutmVmi to shatter these horrible the face of advancing modern- fundamentalist movement a sway over public opinion ■ Andrew Tufts myths about Islam, the ization and secularization. It between those who simply about Muslims. Trjvk Clingenpeel Ami tport youngest Of the three prunarv all stems from a fear of God wish to resort to early Muslim As Armstrong stresses, ■ iih>r (enniler Surface monotheistic religions (the being wiped out of the human principles (most prominently Islam is a religion Ami apymUhn k 1 isi.-n Petro others being ludaism and * oils, in ice What began v\ ith the Sunni(i) Muslims) and the indelibly bound with tttor \ NS I lll.lll.IS Christianity, in order of foun- Nietzsche's declaration of explosive, anti-Western revo- history and politics. The histo- tHtm Cindy Tinker dation). I've written this col- "Cod is dead" has turned into lution some tend to associate ry of Islam is the history of the ..Uu<> lu .1, Pudloski umn in an effort to help peo- a widespread fear of rising all of Islam with. various empires and nations I lip I>e Lm ple better understand this rrh hedonistic values and atti- This violent form of funds- that have resulted from its M.11. Netkowii/ glon, to help discern the facts tudes as the next century tram- mentalism is primarily a result spread. The politics of the peo- from the myths and to show ples over the corpse of the of tyrannical leaders distort- ple are the politics of Allah(i). ~Ib theprmalone, chequered* it /> with abuses, the world it how and why fundamentalist Great Mover ing the Qu'ran(i) to fit their Due to this inseparable bond, indebted tot of/ the triumph* which have been gained ly movements have gamed such In her book, "Islam: A Short political needs. Mal-interpre- it is next to impossible for the reaeon and humanity over error and oppression " .1 strong foothold in the History," Karen Armstrong tation serves them well, keep- religion to achieve homeosta- — / Dart... Pat... A 'Meaming-a-ncu-e-iiKiil •A-.km is NOT-my-lile" dart lo Ihc person who had ihc bright idea of insiituiing ihe A "way-lo-spin-ihc-'Whecl-of-Fortunc"" pat lo Mark Military e-in.nl -i'i\ ice M JMU. Wilson lor a winning performance. Darts Sent by a Simeon-loving junior who »» ishes he i oulil Sent in by all your friends who don I think you "bob- expunge MuUterr) altogether. hied" your wonts. You did great. and Pat- Dart... A "thanks-for-lhc-lalc-night-prank" dart lo the No. I A "way-lo-soiik-ihe-sucker"' pal lo ihe girl who ihrew slunner nexl d(x>r who Ihoughl il was funny lo pile all of a drink on u macho jerk at Highlawn Pavilion who's my friend's belongings on her head while she was sleep- been treating girls like lhal for a long lime. ing. Pats Sew in In a very pleased bystander that wishes he Sent in by a neighbor who was scared to death when had ihe guts lo have done it himself. she heard her friend throw the chairfrom her head to the Duns S; Pals are submitted floor in the wee hours of the morning. anonymously and printed on a space- available basis. Submissions are based upon one person's opinion of a given situation, person or event and Dart... do not necessarily reflect the truth. Pat... A "the-money-would-have-hcen-sufficiep(" dart lo a A "thank-you-for-showing-lhe-world-what-we-are- local bank for dispensing a live mouse along with our made-of" pal lo all of Ihe donors, participants and organ- money at ihc ATM. izers of the Relay for Life. Sent in by two tlrts who realize thai ihe chances of Sent in by a sophomore who is proud lo finally have this occuring are like winning ihe loiter,: but at least I JMU in the news for a good thing and can 'l find the have the picture to prove it. words to show how impressed she is at the amount of effort on all parts. Way to go' Pat... Dart... A "lhanks-for-making-my-day" pat lo Ihe cule, shy junior from Ihe rowing machines al UREC. A "purple-lags-don'l-mean-anylhing-afler-4-p.m." Fmm the girl who hones lo run into you soon so we dart lo a faculty member who insisted on honking his can finally slop talking ihiough The Bree/e. horn and waving around his faculty hangtag while fwas wailing for a parking spot at ISAT. Sent in by a student who was the bigger person and let vou have ihe spot even though you a, led like a jerk Dart... Pat... A "you-owc-me-$ 1.10" dart lo Ihc random professor A "you're-a-real-genllcman" pal lo the nice guy in who look my unopened Coke 0111 of my partially zipped Dukes who paid for my dinner when I forgol my JAC bookbag without saying a word lo me. card. Prom a Undent who wishes she knew your mime to Sent in by a grateful ami embarrassed student who she could make sure she never lakes \our class. would have gone home to Cheez-Nip crumbs and old milk if you hailn t saved her. E-mail dans and /mis to brcczcdp<8> holmail.com Send a Dart. Send a Pat. 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Those who took action follow- alleged hate crime done that there would have been no reason for because, in their emotionally torn state, they are ing the article were deceived. They believed him to flee in the first place. Finally, I would like reassured by the notion that a more severe pun- what they read and trusted that The Breeze to ask what Nicholas Sr. hoped to accomplish in ishment equals more justice. It is funny that was providing the student body with an accu- To the Editor writing the letter, aside from attacking our school states are so quick to adopt hate crime legislation, rate account of what happened. When I opened Monday's Breeze, I was excit- paper for their coverage of the story and accus- but at the same time, not allow gay marriage. Do I am further incensed because I know that if I ed to hear what students and faculty had to say ing them of giving his son a "ruined reputation." we only care about homosexuals when they are hadn't personally sought out information about about the alleged hate crime that took place out- However, Nicholas Sr, is it really the school beaten or dead? the other side of this issue, I would most likely be side of D-hall on March 17. 1 was somewhat paper's fault? Perhaps if your son had been able 1 applaud the efforts of Stop the Hate for pub- a part of the mass of infuriated people who are shocked to see the first letter was written by the to keep his temper in check, his reputation never licly expressing their intolerance lor senseless ignorant to the truth. I believe neither party is alleged perpetrator's father in an attempt to would have been called into question in the first acts of hate as well as their efforts to educate their absolved of guilt, however, after gaining more exonerate his son with the student body. As place. 1 certainly don'twant anyone to think that fellow students. I hope, however, they will real- information, I wholeheartedly believe that this Monday's demonstration illustrated by the my sympathy is only with the families of the vic- ize the act of forming that group, in itself, will was not a hate crime number of people who turned out, I don't feel tims, for it is with Nicholas Sr.'s as well. I'm sure bring more justice to our community than even I sincerely hope that in the future 77* Breeze that it worked. the last week has not been easy for any of the par- the most severe punishment for Nicholas' could. will practice a more ethical, responsible appniach Nicholas Sr.'s letter did for me the opposite of ties involved. However, I just wish to inform Kate Fox to journalism. To the students of JMU, I want to what its intentions were. It confirmed my opin- Nicholas Sr. that his letter was received loud and freshman, anthropology encourage positive activism on our campus, but ions of what type of person would commit such clear, and to inform him that, homophobic or not, I implore you to always remember that there are a heinous act on our campus. Putting aside the his son is still angry. Whether Nicholas Jr. is intol- two sides to every story. Sometimes you have to sexual orientation of the three alleged victims, erant of homosexuals, as he is accused by many To the Editor look beyond what you read and hear to find the and all of the Kite-crime mumbo jumbo, let's get letter writers, remains to be seen. However, in I am writing in response to the irresponsible, truth — then and only then should you follow down to brass tacks. Nicholas Sr.'s son allegedly my opinion, violence is an expression of hate, no unethical coverage by The Breeze of the alterca- the words of Dr. King and "stand up." attacked three women outside of D-hall that matter who it's aimed at. tion which took place outside Gibbons Dining Danielle Fay Baukh evening. Lesbians or not, it is certainly not polite Jeremy Albera Hall on the evening of Saturday, March 17. SGA Dingledine Hall Senator or acceptable for a man to hit a woman, let alone junior, theatre and dance Dr. Martin Luther King said, "Man dies when freshman, SMAD three. Perhaps this view of it being unfair to hit a he refuses to stand up for that which is right. A woman is archaic, or even politically incorrect in To the Editor man dies when he refuses to take a stand for that To the Editor rapidly advancing times. I was nearly in tears when 1 heard about last which is true." As citizens of the United States, It would be a terrible mistake to enact "hate The fact that Nicholas Jr. allegedly attacked Saturday's alleged hate crime. Although I am we put a blind faith in the press with hopes that crime" legislation into the JMU legal system. anyone is enough for me to judge his character. heterosexual, I re-entry cut my hair very short, they will do their job and report the facts. While the supporters of such a bill have good People who attack others are angry, hate-filled and as a result, I have received negative com- Unfortunately, the initial news article which intentions, they are driven by emotion nther people, whether their motives are homophobic ments concerning my sexuality. I can easily appeared in the March 22 issue of 77K Breeze than reason and fail to comprehend the conse- or not. Nicholas Sr.'s urging of the student brush off verbal abuse from ignorant people, failed to report an accurate account of the story. quences of such a measure. body to investigate the facts, and his attack on but what scares me is that there are perverted In reading the article it is obvious that only one Legally, it is virtually impossible to prove The Breeze for not having its facts correct are people out there eager to act violently upon side of the story was being reported. We all what someone's intentions were when they com- also unfair. I feel that a school newspaper's their hateful thoughts. know that there are two sides to every story. I mitted a crime. For example, one can almost view is going to be much more informative People seem to be throwing around the term find it appalling that in a story which had the never prove that one person attacked another and a lot less biased than that of the alleged "hate crime legislabon" as the key to justice for power to ruin the reputation of a JMU student, simply because of their race or sexual preference. perpetrator's father. this incident. In absolutely no way do 1 agree fio one on The Breeze staff had the decency or This would no doubt lead to non-hate related Nicholas said in his letter, "Mike's mistake with, or even comprehend, Nicholas' alleged respect to fulfill their moral obligations as jour- crimes. If a black male is robbed by a white male, was running from the officer who attempted to hate, but I cannot deny his constitutionally pro- nalists and pick up the phone to hear what the who is to prevent the black male from Hating, apprehend him." This quote brings me to point tected right to freedom of thought. Every act of other side had to say. "He did it only because I was black" and enact I number two: Why on earth would he run if he violence is motivated by hate and when we . Ia» Only after pressure was put on The Breeze had not committed the several acts of wrongdo- sify identical crimes by their motivation, we are to do their job did they pick up a phone and seeLETTERS, page 12 ing he is accused oP Innocent parries do not run ]■•■'-■• Uting thought which is a blatant violation call Michael Nicholas. Letters to the editor from crime scenes, only guilty people flee. of the First Amendment were sent and protests were planned even Personally, I feel that his only mistake was Hate crime legislation produces a warm before the student body knew the facts. This is HOLOCAUST JMU Hj . inrv REMEMBRANCE DAY "«' Never Forget! THURSDAY MARCH 29TH Holocaust Memorial Display Witness the sites, sounds, and facts of the Holocaust. PC Ballroom 10:00am - 12:00pm A Sur*vlvotr SpeaAcs Come hear Inga Asher tell how she survived the atrocities of World War II. Harrison Hall A205 7:00pm-9:00pm tor more information [email protected] 121 THE BREEZE | THURSDAY, MARCH 29. 2001 OPINION LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Someone is still being harmed in each case, and in LETTERS, from page 11 Student sympathizes and suffering is a normal part of our human both cases, the guilty must be punished equally. with victims existence and while it seems unfair, these peo- stricter penalty for the accused? Race may have In no way do I approve of people targeting ple disregard their status as victims and had nothing to do with the issue, but because it minorities for violence. However, everyone on To the Editor: shared their story. By doing so, these projects can be classified as a "hate crime," the truth the commons waving their cute little signs Until I witnessed the events that were pre- have increased awareness and also have pro- becomes moot. around demanding stricter penalties for "hate" sented earlier this week, such as the vided a way for the survivors to heal them- In fact, the very phrase "hate crime" is ridicu- crimes must realize that doing so would create a Clothesline Project and Take Back the Night, I selves. I only hope that they can continue liv- lous, for isn't every crime committed out of hate? chaos of people accusing each other of intolerance never realized their magnitude. Although I ing with such strength and courage and that I'm not familiar with many crimes committed out and bigotry when it often times wouldn't have have never been a victim of this type of crime they are that much better of a person because of love. The truth is, it doesn't matter if someone existed. Is this true progress? I sure hope not. and am glad for that, I am also glad to see peo- of it. harms another because they are different, or if Scott Richardson ple being able to share their pain and suffering Marissa Schuchat someone harms another for any other reason. freshman, psychology and being strong enough to deal with it. Pain sophomore, kinesiology Got an Opinion? Express it. Stop by The Breeze office In the basement of Anthony-Seeger, call x6127 or e-mail the opinion editor at [email protected] to find out how. Where: .IMLTs Godwin Gym: 1 Linyinhiii}: \ a Wlnii. March 1»"'. 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JMU's Financial Aid Office can work with you on this. apartment that has two people in it. Do we?-Anonymous Kim Landes is the job location and development coordinator. Her office networks with off campus employers and connects them with students Given the information that we have trom you our answer is no you do not who are looking for jobs off campus. You can reach her office at x3269 or have to move. We in not .1 law office and we do not have all the particu- stop by the Financial Aid Information Desk on the third floor of Warren lars about vour situation but a signed lease by you and the landlord that Hall. Two other resources for off campus jobs are the classifieds in both specifies a particular apartment makes that apartment yours until the end llw Bnxzc and the local Harrisonburg paper, the Daily NetOS- R of the lease. Legally binding works both ways. You are legally bound to Good luck on your job search! the lease and so are they. 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THURSDAY MAWH 29. 2001 PAGI 15 Focus FIGHT/ LIFE One student's story of her struggle with cancer and ultimate victory By contributing writer Jennifer Sikorski Included on the lo-do lists of incoming "It was hard, because it was the last weeks of freshmen ate buying extra-kms twin sixt>ts school" she said. "In one way, though, it kept and a mini-fridge, contacting future room- things in perspective ll is just high school, and mates, spending as much time as posalMi tin-. WM certainly more important " with high school friends and scheduling an After graduation, she began aggressive appointment for their [Ml treatment. She had I Igkin's Information pin rical With her senior Year Metaport, a tube-like device of high school dwindling that shghtlv protruded trom down to a few weeks, then the right side of her chest, What is it? IS-vear-old Holly Griflin %■ i—■ t- installed because her veins —a form of cancer of the glands ed nor doctor for th«il phyafr were difficult to find. cal She was not prepared for Griffin also began —involves lymph glands, white cells and the tin lite-altering discovery her chemotherapy. "I got really spleen doctor would uncover, A eue- sick, throwing up and the picious lump led to Griffin works." she Mid. "I'd get —has two distribution patterns — one being diagnosed with cancer. into this cycle where I'd be Instead ol beginning her suk and then sleep for a between the ages of 15 to 34 and the other freshman year in college that week after the age of 60 tall, she started chemotherapy. "After the second week Today, Griffin is a junior the) found out I was allergic and is Involved with many to my anti-nausea medicine. acth ities on cranou* nu hiding It sent me into muscle Causes: being a member of Ox- (Mar eomulsions. The [medicine] —unknown or Omega honor fraternity, an the\ switched me to was ffion In Delta Delta Delta \ er\ powerful and would sorority and a volunteer at the _ knock me out. Mv mom Mfomenfs rteaouiue Center. phao court.., o< HOLLY GRIFF* w^d baskally wake me up : igns and Symptoms: she credits her determination to attend to go to the b.ithnxim and to drink some liq- JMU as s BOUfOB of strength when she was uids. (iriffin said. It also messed with my —swollen, non-tender, rubbery, distinct struggling against her illness, and she doei in>t memory. I would see flowers in my room and lymph glands anywhere in the body, but take her Dacovery (or yanjari. Rather, sin Bay When did so-and-so bring those by ?' \l\ works bo raise swarenesson campus. friend would lust linik at me and sav, 'Holly. most commonly in the neck, armpit or groin As she sits with her legs crossed and hands she was |ust here ' I would have no memory." ilasped togetlier. il is apparent that the canca ' hile all i >t this u as going on, —weight loss is still emotional to talk about but alao impor- ( iriffin s rriendi began leaving for —bone pain tant tO her. Her ha/el eves alternately mantle their treshman vear ot college in and tear at memories, jjul site am ousK tucto, w; Au*tu»L "Emuumullv. tiiat "as ilk; acamd ha snort brown hair behind hereanoi plays horaoil thing, swm); everyone «■■*■*■ excited with her bangs when discussing an eSpet ullv about going'' she said She had anticipated Prognosis: pamful Bsped i tell people about it because it her hist semester at |ML along with her —usually curable with radiation and chemother- i- the onlv wav tor tliem to fully understand friends, but now she was being lelt behind. "I who I am, Griffin Said, and wore my I Ml sweatshirt apy and anti-cancer drugs if diagnosed and iaunchad Into her story during my bone marrow In 1*WS, Gnrfin was living ,iutops\ almost in defiance." treated early the typical liteol a high The other emotionallv —with treatment, the 10-year survival rate is school senior "1 was cap- trying thing was losing her tain of uV held hockey team hair. "I didn't lose all of it, almost 80 percent end on the Executive only 75 percent of it," she c oundl Bhesaid ' I was one MH I would wake up and of the top kids ,it achool in that it would be all over my pil- —Source: vmw.rxmed.com/illnesses/hodgkin's disease.html regard, I was pretty involved." low. We got used to it being Even thing in her lite was all over the house. I had a tailing into pl.ue as ah* wig and |customers| were arrived bi net physical always complimenting me appointment As the doctOf when I wore it to work' r. if (Iriffin s neck -\<^i glands, During her atx months of she paused. She tell a lump treatment. Griffin was .1 «ap and iaid I lave you noticed ti\e in her house, making this before? She was good trips to visit Mendl or work- about not really telling me ing at the grocery store only what was going on," Griffin when she felt she had s,nd. "She never told me it enough energy. She occupied could be cancer." Ina doctor photocoufteay ol HOLLY GRIFFIN her time bv WStthing televi- BiVe hei a dMM Vrav and told her to Me **^ sion and painting. ears, nose and throat specialist V her treatment prngn-ssed ihe found Wanted, but not alarmed she went home herself iiu reasinglv fatigued. "It was hard for and Informed her mother of the din b II I me at the end ' she -.aid "My body was just words. "My mom looked it up in a medical tired. I was much smaller and very pale; I handbook and knew right away lli.it I had looked very richly and llmoal emaciated. My cancer, but did not sa\ anythingtoma Hie I'lU'lgVenerg) Hlevels were not verv high." hospital willed Riy parents and told them .n Di\ 7. she had her Ami treatment, aixl something was m the cheat Vrav, prohaNv IwastoldonDeC -I that she was in Hodgkin sor \on-i .odgkm\." remission, Crittin decided, despite lier i let parental decided not to till (iriffin aparents' n-serrations. In enter JMU second semev immediately. It was Wednesday, and I'mm tec only a mcnmateherniuJchemoliialinrnt, was Saturday/ Griffin said "Thej let me I was KBied as hell." Griffin said. "I didn't remain hlisshillv naive to en|oy mv last know too mans students I onlv took 12 cred- rnomentB ot ihildhood. My its and I definitely napped ■ mom later told me that IM lot. Ihey told me it would MBDHAN MUWHYfttn p/uvgivplm would go into the washinfi take.1 \ear tor my energy Saturday night at Relay for Ufa. students lit candles In remembrance machine room, so I wouldn't level-- to reach normal. of patients who lost their fight against cancer. MM her. and rrv" I tiddly my roommate The following Monday Lauren was a nursing major her parents broke the and had volunteered at a neus to her "i remenv cancer unit. Before meeting tvr crying hysterically and her 1 was atraid that she running up the stabs, would be Beared of me, but Griffin's voice softened as slu- we became i lose friends." mailed the scene, "I freaked HerhTshman-vear nom- OUt " inate junior Lauren Within | week, she was Indelicato, BBysshe was kit k at the hospital lor more apprehensive about living test-, on tin- lump. Sne had a with (Iriffin at tirst. but was biopsy on Ma) r>. 1998. I immecUateh drawn to the Lame OUt from surgerv and trail and eager girl. "I basical- my ii.ui came up to mv room ly wasreaOy slacked by how Hiere s good news and upbeat she was." Lndeticalo there's bad iM'Ws.' he laid said. I lolly was very bubbly 3 OIO CtXHMty ol MOLLY GBIFFIN 'I he good iM-ws is that it is and positive, -^\ I n-aiu not \on llodgkin s. whuh Ismuch harder to likeil lu>w aSe was so open atxiut it." treat Bui it la rtadgkin'e' Adjusting tOCoDen Ufa whileStul dealing "I just looked at him and said. (>K me with the lingering ahectsol the cancel was elf ..nd "I didn't think ot death It does not enter tn ul! Still missing mos| ol her hair. (iriffin youi mind that you could die " >hi>se to lOfBO her wig and hats. 1 wore my I ndiiring numerous tests over the next I urban 111 l> hall .1 lew time- 'nul I was more MKilUN Ml'Klin IMM r**'«rar*-' month, t .riftm learn.-.1 she had Hodgkin'S 2-A. at STUDENT page 16 Candles lit up the seats In Brldgeforth Stadium Saturday night at 1 — Junior Holly Griffin smiles for a photo In December of 1998, Just a few months after being diagnosed Relay for Life. with Hodgkln's. 2 — Griffin poses with friends Christl Nlepraschk. Brooke Harrison and Dana Parker In January 1999. 3 — Finally at JMU In Spring 1999. Griffin poses with new friend junior Kristin Rowles. 16|THK BRKK/.KI THURSDAY. MARCH 29, 2001 Focus Student fights Hodgkin's, wins battle STUDBNT,fnmp*gel5 was not a given that I would be," she rate, so Griffin remains optimistic Hdd I wanted it so much. It is nice for about her future. comfortable without it. I was odd-look- me to be here around young people. It is However, the possibility does exist, ing because I did have some hair, but I hard for me to go home now because I and it scares her "I cry a lot," she said got more weird looks when 1 wore the M as sick there. Here, I was not sick; it "When I go home it is a reminder, and turban," she bushed was my new chance. No one here has 1 think about it coming back. What The friends she made in her dorm ever treated me differently." happens if I got into my life, started a were supportive and understanding of Now in her fifth semester, Griffin is family, and it comes back? I want a 70- hei situation. "I physically healthy year survival rate." thought it was the with few traces of the To keep the thought from plaguing coolest thing that « - cancer. "You can't tell her. Griffin focuses on how fulfilling she didn't wear a When I go home it is a except for the scar on her life is now. She considers herself M Iff, Indelicato my chest from the recovered, and her vanity license plate •..ml As theaemestei reminder, and I think Metaport. A lot of reads "BTCNCR." progressed, "she people ask me if it is a Willing to share her experiences, gradually got happi- about it coming back hickey," she laughed. Griffin gives speeches and volunteers er and happier She ■■ ii n -w 'or ""thing could be as a counselor for recently diagnosed changed so much — HOllV linnin farther from the-truth. patients her age. This past Saturday, and was totally a dif- junior The threat of i she served as the master of ceremonies ferent person relapse is still present, for Relay for Life, an went to raise As she integrated and she is screened money for cancer. Her wish is to help herself into JMU, every year for symp- others uncover the strength they have photo courtesy ol HoHy OK fin Griffin continued to recover from cancer toms "I am tested three times a year. I hidden within, just as she did to face both physically and mentally "I appre- suppose I'll have tests for the rest of my cancer and win. Fully recovered, Junior Hotly Grtffln, left, pose* with friend, senior Rachel Harm. ciate being here a lot more because it life." Hodgkin's has a low reoccurrence The Breeze Web site has a new look ... why don't you take a peek?/i£) Candie's Spa THE LOOK 564 - 2770 Corner ol University Blvd ^^ DelicatessenDHiratr and Reservoir St. 433^3322 (Walking Distance from Professional SunChase. 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April 19.930 FREE Sneab Preview Golden Bowl Sunday, April 22 10 p.m. [ For More info, Call the Movieiine at X6723 or visit cutuuj.upb.org. Admission is $2 THURSDAY, MARCH 29. 2(X)I I THE BREEZE 117 "... this event is going to blow up like pink ■ 'Say It Isn't So' Bubblicious." New Farrelly brothers flick is no 'There's CHRIS MARTIN Something about Mary' breakdancing club member VV L^ ill CIV SM story below So... what Dancin' till about comic books? the Break There was a four-year period of my life when all I read was comic books. I still of Dawn remember the passion I had for those $1.95 magazines to this day. the way my heart BY JKSSGLADIS [who] appeared in Run The Breakdancing stopped as I entered the comic shops every staff writer DMC and Eminem Club anticipates an month and my eyes scanned the racks looking Breakdancers, deejays, videos, are the best at what attendance of 500 to for the latest issue. Would Doctor Octopus he emcees and graffiti artists Ihcv il<- " 1,000 people from both resurrected from the dead? Would Batman from the East Coast and They will be judging JMU and the East Coast, recover from his broken back? Would beyond will convene to the [breakdancing) com- including last year's Superman's newly designed COStumc look display their talents .it petition and giving a breakdancing champi- good on the page' And let's not forget the bi- Godwin Hall's Sinclair breaking exhibition," ons, the l.ionz of Zion monthlies, the double-si/ed .KWth issue spec- Gymnasium tomorrow said Huynh. From VVashmgton, D.C. taculars, the chromium, glossy, holographic, night. Freestyle from the A select few members (old-out covers — it was like Eden, like a The Breakdancing Club now-defunct hip-hop of the Breakdancing Club, Garden of Olights populated by web slinging will host their second group The Arsonists will known as the Air Fkxtr spider-men and caped crusaders. annual hip-hop charity be judging the emcee con- Dynasty, will compete in Then, after my favorite comic store moved, event called Circles. The test as well as showing ofl the breakdancing compe- the magic seemed to die. I picked up my lirsi profits from the event will his own freestyle skills tition. The Air Floor Stephen King novel, "Thinner." and suddenh go to the Boys and Girls Two-time Genesis cham- Dynasty will represent the world of riooks was revived, 1 felt it would Club of Harrisonburg and pion DJ Quix and the JMU's breakdancing tal- be a mature thing to move from my comic Rockingham County. event's emcee. Project M, ent .ins is composed of addiction and back into the realm of literature According to the event's will also be holding things juntoi IX'vin Ueasely. aka And here I am Unlay, reading everyone front promotional flier. Circles down on the decks and Devy-Dev, sophomore lames Joyce to Salman Rushdie (and yes, still 2001 will be "the dopest the mic. The women of Colin Carpentrr, aka Thai King). No longer is my mother spending $40 a blend of hip-hop for your Madison Dance Club will Curry, sophomore Dan month to pay for my hefty comic book sub- mind, body and soul." be performing throughout Huynh, aka I'nut/, fresh- scription. No longer does my family have to Circles will showcase the event as well. man I laru Kutsukaka, aka deal space in the storage room for boxes of my breakdancing crews and The winners of the Trippin Monkey, senior comic collection. graffiti artists from various breaking competition will Chris Martin, aka Turbo, But as any addict, from caffeine to cocaine, locations and will also hold receive a $450 cash prize, treshman BJ. Robinson, will tell you: old habits die hard. When I enter a turntable and freestyle and the freestyle emceeing aka I ligh Style/ and fresh- OBnk store now, years after our clean divorce, I emceeing contests. winner will depart with an man Jamie Vigliotta, aka sBII can't stop myself from picking one off the Representing the hip- Kid Krimzon r> ks and flipping through the pages. Yet I see hop industry, several The goals of the event, »Jily remnants of what I once knew. notable guests and according to Huynh, are ' Comic books have changed, to say the least. the highest-ranked to "bring together the What we have now an'. Above all, mature comic breakers in the four elements of books. With tlie seal of maturity (usually men- world will judge hip-hop: deejay- tioned on the comic with a foreboding: REC- the competi- ing, emceeing, OMMENDED FOR MATURE READERS) tions and give breakdancing comes more assurance for those of us over the their own and graffing, age of 15 who still enjoy piddng up a comic exhibitions. Igraffll art) now and then. We feel less like children now According and] to raise because the content of comics has changed so to the money for the drastically. Collections of comic books can now Breakdancing Boys and Girls be found in bookstores under the heading: club president, Club." Graphic Novels It seems as if now the empha- sophomore Dan With sis is on the wnling ■toppoted to the art, which Huynh, distin- more than 15 is m.e lo s.v guished breaker* ipnnaors, due to This emphasis on story has strengthened "Crums from Style the hard work Oi comic books and prevented then destruction. Elements Crew, [who] junior Hill Bechtler, Though Marvel and D.C. are still the market has been in many com- aka DJ Liaskxia the dominating companies, smaller presses like BECKY GABMtlJsUiffptHHoKmpher mercials and music videos club's DJ the Breakdancing Vertigo and Dark Horse have brought readers Top, freshman Matt Eubank practices for the breakdancing including the latest Club foresees ■ great suc- comics with storylines I .< me .ire the fluffy, pre- club's second annual hip-hop charity event Circles. Christina Aguilera video engraved cess. Martin, last year's dictable plots: enemy surfaces, enemy hatches Bottom, junior Devln Beasley prepares for the event which 'Come on Over/ (and) golden microphone and breakdancing club presi- dastardly plot, hero discovers dastardly plot, showcases various breakdancing crews and graffiti artists Kujo from Soul Control, $100 cash prize. hem fights enemy, hero wins only to face from across the East Coast. see HIP-HOP, page 21 enemy in two months. For example, Frank Miller's comic series "Sin City" concerns a desert town where brutes are elevated to the Competiton to capture the image 'New Images' photo exhibtion draws student, local, regional talent AH Things BY SOUTHKRN SNOW Pieces by four Harrisonburg work. The first Literary Contributing writer artists, three of which are JMU stu- camera I saw was The 11th Annual New Images dents, are included in the competi- in the hands of Exhibition: A Juried Photo tion. Senior Anne Howison's my grandmoth- Competition for the Mid-Atlantic "Queen Anne's Lace" was devel- er." This state- h\ senior writer States is currently on display at the oped using Van Dyke Brown, one ment shed light Zlk Salih New Image Gallery in Zirkle of the earliest processes of develop- on the meaning House, bringing a montage of ing images, and enhanced with behind her sub- images by various professional water color. Her piece portrays the mission, "In My position of homes and prostitutes become sul- artists together under one roof. A reflection of a woman and uses Grandmother's try damsels in distress. Or Alan Moon's. IftSflfc show with such variety is not to be color only in the pink flowers Home." Jacobsen "The Watchmen," about the trials and tribula- missed by those searching for inspi- which cover her eyes. said through her tions of the last remaining group of super ration and enjoyment. Two pieces by graduate student artwork, she henies in a gritty, modern worn. About 65 artists from Maryland, Julie Singer were chosen for display. seeks to "allow Along with this maturity come efforts to New York, New Jersey, "Remnant I" and "Remnant III," both people the privi- push the envelope, which provide for bitanat Pennsylvania, Van Dyke Brown and lege of seeing ing, entertaining reading. Many small press West Virginia, gum print. older people who comic books are now unafraid to display nudi- Virginia and Graduate student are active" ty, sex and pmlific cursing. Flip Ihniugh an U ,i B l> ing ton, Memories of my past Jennifer Mace's because she feels issue of Garth Ennls' and Steve Djllon's D.C. submitted are the foundation "Green Couch" is a that "they aa* our 'Traacher" and an easily offended reader might slides of photo- color photograph historians and find him- or herself in a world of blasphemy graphs, which for my work. that leaves room for our inspiration." .and over-the top violence. The plot A disheart were judged by viewers to create a Sa man tha slorv thtir own as encd preacher travels the earth along with his Paul Roth, assis- — Suzanne Jacobsen °* ' Dorfman'i work girlfriend and an Irish vampire to track down tant curator of photography contestant g*y wonder where takes on an <..»! and hold him accountable tor everything photography this Image or a couth urban tone as she that's wrong with lite and media arts at - JJ in a dilapidated "merge|s] imagi While this may offend a lot of "old i.i-h the Corcoran nx>m was taken and nation with reali- ionnl" comic readers, it lends itscll to realism Gallery of Art in D.C. what meaning it had to the artist. ty to create I new Currently, the work of 26 artists is on and originality. Characters are more believable Carly Nunn took a different landscape," > , , display, showcasing various methods of approach in "Untitled" by enhancing according to her KATI1 kl 11 III \N . MI bHttur i"i' n'or >" to the reader when they an' presented in a "Telecom Avenue," a plotter print submitted by truthful light Left be honest: If you accidental- photography, including black and I OOlor photograph of I scenic OOBBrl artist's statement ly cut your hand on a knile, are NOW going to white COW; xerography, digital imag- view with the transparent image ol -i She began with a Samantha Dorfman of Montclalr, N.J s. ream, "Oh, fudge1"? I think not. Like most of ing, print making and mixed media. woman looking out over the water photograph us. characters in ennuis are motivated by pas This piece captures the which was "then transformed into statement, that his art "could not be sion. greed and self-gain They aren't afraid to beauty, strength and grace something other by means of com- realized were it not (or the pfOCesseS shed blood, clothes or morals, and tcxlay's writ- Ol .i woman through the art puter technology." Of the Images In of computer imaging technology." ers aren't afraid to present it to us. of photography. "Telecom Avenue," a plotter print on His ink jet print "With IWo I lands'' So I guess the most important question is Several pieces seemed stretched canvas, this New Jane) emphasizes the artist's role "as .unf- Can we, as mature college students, still read inspired by different artist said in her artist's statement, it er. as artifact it was bom from the comic books with theintensm of our youth? Of aspects of rural lifeslvle, " I "hey are 'slices' of the world which statement, "I made it with im own course' Not onlv the dark and gritty OMS hut one of which is Jim Knipe's happened to fit together to form two hands/' which "implies .' pride the light-hearted, super hero ones as well. But silver gelatin print, |this] image." in our ability to fashion something." because comici .in- nexpensive today (almost "Orange Crush." Knipe, an A glance at Dorfman's resume Olc|«irz, who te.u lies art in $3 an issue1 the day! Ol $1 COmiCB have gone art professor at Radford will inspire fine arts students. I ler Ridge wood, \ I said, in his artist's the way of Bucky Barnes), it would he smarter University, focused his lens varied career path includes working statement, "although 'computer- to wait (or collections I. .appear ill the (iraphli on an old billboard adver- as a freelance artist, a lab technician imaging tevhnologv' is used tot reate Novels section. And don't he ashamed to sit on tising the soft drink for for a computer graphics department art, the artist's hand is still an inte- a bench or on the grass with I st.uk of fresh which his piece is titled. and her current position as creative gral part of the DTOOBBi comics in your lap Dun'l think ol them as Suzanne Jacobsen, a director for Concepts in Colour, a Seniof ail majoi Randall Kern immature or as a trio) 10gel children 10 read K Mil kl I I III \\ . 'iftlwigphotoxniphsr Virginia Beach artist, said tashion company. described the collection as ■ "mix of Instead, think ol them as novels with in her artist's statement. 1 laroid Olejarz of Tenafly, N.J., straight forward pictures and JMU graduate student Jennifer Mace's "Memories of my past are draws on the human body for his pictures. color submission "Green Couch" see FOCUSING, page 21 the foundation for my subject matter and said, in his artist's 18 IXIIK BREEZEITHURSDAY, MARCH 29. 2(K)1 STYU ^UsT0S©t! 'Heartbreakers' soar BYANTHONI M \KCHEGIANO Did Last Summer." brothers. The raunchy comedy senior writer The male-bonding tale, "The "Say It Isn't So" debuted bl dis- COmplMU by JERI MOSE R Steven Seagal and DMX Brothers," had a surprisingly mal 10th place with a mere S3 ' couldn't bc.it the two lovely strong debut in second place with million The PoR release stars The A-hrfu) dodger ladles who managed to overtake $10.7 million. The drama/comedy Heather Graham and Chris the top Ipol al the box office this Klein as lovebirds who find out Alastiar Mootk-folk bluest Thu. 9 p.m. stars D.L. Hughley. Bill Bellamy, weekend Morris Chestnut and Shemar there is a possibility they may be Equality Conference open mici Fri, 8 p.m. lennifei l ove Hewltl and Moore as four friends who are related. Equality Conference Nego Punki Sat. S p.m. SiffOumey VVeaver charmed their reevaluating their lives. It had the Klein continues to disappoint S1 2 l m i i i Thea. Wed WB) to the top as best per-screen average with as a lead actor; his movie I [en l leartbreakera'" debuted at num- 57,765 per venue. This is a nice on Earth" also flopped. ber one with $123 million. They track to be on as the Sony Screen "American Pie II" can't come The Biltmore play I mother daughter scam- (.ems produced the film for I mm i.ist enough. SlO Vm 1 • < ming squad alter older fellas and Ashley Judd and Greg Oji Thu $6 million. their money. The cornedv alfO Steven Seagal's return was Kinnear fall for one another Karaokei Fri Btars Gene riackman, Kay Liotta short-lived as his action flick next weekend as "Someone Like Cobal Bluet Sat and |ason lee "Exit Wounds" rightfully tum- You" hits theaters. The family ■ s-> :.*. i ■ MCM should be happy since bled from first to third place this comedy "Spy Kids" also comes the Sexy duo mustered up a week, earning $9.2 million. The out next week. The Robert ^ -tncnu. «i .he CALHOUN ' s modest per-screcn average of Seagal and DMX duo has >nade Rodriguez-directed film I tare 54,473. I his ,s Weaver's first Antonio Banderas and Carla Virginia Blend with Dave Coffeyi Thu. 8"II p.m. $32.6 million to date. number one debtll sime 1989's A huge disappointment this GtlglnO as parents who work as Calhoun i Jazxt Fri. 7 p.m. 'Ghoitbusters II," while weekend was the newest from spies and are in need of their JMU Jam Tue. 8 p.m. Hewitt's only number one hit the "There's Something About children's help to escape the Scott Murrayt Wed. 8 p.m. tvai 1997*1 "I Know What You Mary" creators, the Farrelly bad guy. S4 .1 million FINNIGAN'S COUE John Fritzi Thu. 13 cover Copper Sailn Fri. 10 p.m„ 13 cover 'Say it isn't' a success Jimmy Ot Tue. 13 cover Critic says 'Say It Isn 't So 'fails to deliver laughs with ill-fitting humor The Highlawn Pavilion BY SCOTT KINO is in love. Soon after, Gilly and Jo are hap- time irritating to watch. Half way through \idft writer pily engaged. the movie you do not care if they will end Udiei Nighti Thu Unhappy about the engagement is Jo's up together. And deep down you are Karaoke, Wed "SAY IT ISN'T SO" mom, Valdine (Sally Field). She lies and happy that horrible things arc happen to RATED R convince! Gilly that he is really her long- both »>t them. If you are in the mood for comedy, "Sav Dave's Taverna RUNNING TIME: lost son that she gave up yean ago for adoption. Faced with the horror of having It Isn't So" is a complete waste of time Bart Morris: Tue. 8 p.m. 95 MINUTES slept with her brother, Jo flees town and Your money is better spent on seeing Live Jaian Wed. 8 p.m. becomes engaged to another man. "Heartbreakers" or a new release from the a After a year or so of depression, Gilly dis- video store. Mainr+ree* tar <£ grU( Remember the moment in "Meet The covers that in actuality he and |o Parent*" when we found out Ben Stiller's are not blood-related WBOP 106.3 presents THE Cl. ARKS List name was loiker? Then remember Immediately he seeks a way to £• M01H+ nvitw-key i*. with guest Idle Richi Sat. how throughout the film it was the butt of win Jo's heart back and convince 110 in advance, f 12 day of show. many jokes, but it never seemed to get her that their love is not forbid- old? How each joke was well delivered den. *.*• ■*• "*• "S> Go directly to the theater ; and even refreshing? The jokes in "Say It Isn't and see this masterpiece The Little Grill In "Say It Isn't So," Gilly Noble (Chris So" are low, even for the Spirit and Truth-reggaei Fri, Klein) is accused of sleeping with his sis- Farrelly brothers. From incest ter and unlike the "Meet the Parents" to bestiality and mental *•*■ •i*.'i> Great movie. Worth the suggested donation %A Focker jokes, the sister-incest scenario is patients to stroke victims, crazy ticket price. Ronnj Iron Lion Brandon'roots reggae DJt taken too far. It seems like the producers, nothing is considered off-lim- Sat. suggested donation S3 the Farrelly Brothers, are doing nothing its. The jokes seem out of Tony Furtadoi Tue. SlO more than beating the proverbial dead place. •&«& Wait for this one to play horse. The movie could be at Grafton-Stovall. I he hero ot this dark comedy is Gilly, a described as a giant puzzle simple orphan working at a small town with pieces jammed and Should have been animal shelter. His life changes one day in *•*•• twisted when they could released straight to video Nate Clendenem Thu a beauty salon when Jo Wingfield have fit together nicely. 1.25 wingsi Tue (Heather Graham) cuts off the top of his There is also the fact that ToddSchlabachiWed ear. While his ear bleeds and as he is although Gilly and Jo are * Who approved the rushed to the hospital, Gilly knows that he sweet, they are at the same making of this film? RYAN nJlXXKKUgmpltici editor ^ACPVC -!.*4U-'W I f located in Four Points Sheraton n4U£5DAY 3/25 A Few Comedy Zone DJ and dancing The laughs start at 9p.m. HOUSES S3 cover with college ID, $5 without Karoake 9p.m.-1 a.m. Still Available No Cover 1 - 8 Bedrooms wEbrv/gCbAM On April 2, Spring Sale Panhellenic will be sponsoring Mike Mcree who will be speaking on Urb®n A^end* that come with being in a Fraternity or Sorority. MU Copy Centers^ He will begin speaking at 7:00 pm in Grafton-Stovall. Please come out and enjoy this interesting and entertaining program! Main x3263 ^ Cisatx8731 & THURSDAY, MARCH 29. 2001 |THK BKKKZEI 19 STYLE The] Breeze Congratulations to the new 2001-2002 staff JULIE SPROESSER, Editor AMANDA CAPP, Managing Editor CHRISTINE ANDERSON, Ads Manager RICHARD SAKSHAUG JEANINE GAJEWSKI news editor copy editor LINDSAY MARTI JENNIFER SIKORSKI news editor copy editor JAMES DAVID MEGHAN MURPHY asst. news editor art director TERRENCE NOWLIN ROBERT NATT opinion editor photo editor JENNIFER SURFACE JANE MCHUGH style editor photo editor DANIELLE POTUTO KELLY ARCHIBALD focus editor graphics editor KC GARDNER STEPHEN CEMBRINSKI asst. style/focus editor Webmaster TRAVIS CLINGENPEEL STEPHEN GRAINER sports editor online editor DREW WILSON THERESA SULLIVAN asst. sports editor online design editor ARE YOU A writer designer photographer ARE YOU INTERESTED IN WORKING FOR THE 2001-2002 BLUESTONE, JMU'S AWARD-WINNING YEARBOOK? Applications are available outside the B/uesfone office door, located in Anthony Seeger Hall, room 217 and in Taylor Down Under. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE OFFICE BY APRIL 6. Questions? Call the office at x6541. 20|THK BRKKZKITHURSDAY, MAKCII 24. 2001 STYIE Taking out the trash: Sizing up the stars Breeze movie critics react to Oscars winners, losers Gladiator" fought off hen \ compe BrotkovKir appeal to tin- audience's The storv behind die drug Mga won htion from "Traffic" and "Crouching basic need to enter the good guy and screenwriter Steven Gagh.in the award Tiger, Hidden Dragon," to take home boo Ihe biid ones. I nfortun.iteh. lor beat-adapted screenpUj c.aghan, ,1 the major gold at the 73rd Annual 'Crouching Tiger. Hidden Dragon' former heroin addict w,ls graCIOUS in Academy Awards. The ceremony was wasn'l recognized .is the best picture his acceptance as he thanked all the peo- full of tight races with a few surprises of the year but out of those th.it were ple thai helped him out and got him thrown into the mix. nominated, it is the only one with last- back on tr.uk Funnyman Sieve Martin took over mg power," Dodson Mid Ten or 15 RUSSell c. rowe >\'>n the tight race lor the hotting duties from Billy Cryst.il this years Irom now, no one will he watch- best ictOI heating two-time winner vear, showing no problems. He ing 'Traffic' and Gladiator/ but lorn ll.inks (Castaway") and remained on cue throughout the night 'Crouching Tiger, Midden Dragon' Hollywood veteran Ed Harris and kept the audience laughing by pok- Will be studied in film < l.iss,.*. and In ("Pollock"). The Australian actor ing fun at the celebrities Martin focused other directors." thanked his director, saying, "I owe most of (us |ok»9on Kussell C rowe. this to ,mc bloke and his name is who did not crack so much as a smirk Ridle) Scott." at any of the host's monologues This was a bit disappointing for me .is throughout the night. Martin's antics I hoped lor 1 larns to win due lo his however, left the audience in Shrine Anthony's gn\it body of work and his superb per Auditorium with a reason to smile form,nice portraving the troubled artist There was no dominant winner as Oscars Jackson Pollock Bnat movie crttk Zak the awards were spread out, but s.ilih set-, my point exactly "Gladiator" did nab the most golden Recap "Russell Crowe w.is the last aCtOf men with five Oscars. th.it should h.ive been given an Going into the night, it was .\. lose Oscar. When you compare his per race for best picture. "Gladiator" had tormanceto Ed H.irns or Tom Hanks. its Golden Globe award from h> senior vwitci it iust doesn't come»lose/ Satllh said January; "Traffic" pulled the Screen "However. Crowe's award this yeai Actor's Guild (SAG) award tor lust Anthony Marcbegiano m.ikes up for his snub hist vear when ensemble cast and "Crouching liger, he was nominated for 'The insider' Hidden Dragon" won the Director's and had to remain seated while Guild of America (DGA) top prize in Kevin Spacey ("American Beauty") February. All these awards usually fore- M i * • i»i*ii i... 'Traffic" did manage to pull tour collected the Oscar." *.ist tlu- Oscar winner In the end, Students assist professional artist Steven Siegel in construct- awardl Steven Soderbergh, who was In what was the only sure thing of the Ridley Scott's epic,"Gladiator," nahhed also nominated for directing "Erin ing a sculpture composed of newspapers In front of Duke Hall. evening, |uHa Roberts won her tirst (v^.u the award in the shadows of former Brockovich," won best director tor lor best actress for her rule in "Elin epic winners "Ben Hur" and more "Traffic." This was ,1 hit of .1 aurpritc Bl Brockovich." The giddy .Ktn-ss book up recently "Bravcheart." I his w.is .i diS- Ang lee ("Crouching hger, Hidden tin- most time with her acceptance sp,v, h. appointment to me, since "Iraffk WU Dragon") was the favorite due to his which w.is both funny and stacere. in kdjow OF AWY srVusw a much more enlightening lilm, open- DGA prize I his wai only the tilth Roberts' teary eyed acceptance she ing audiences' eyes to the drug world time that the Oscir tor best directOI exclaimed, "I love it up here! 1 love the th.it is affecting society. went to someone other than the DCA's world. I'm so happy, thank you!" eveurs? CALX. Jeu AWD k^C I*r,e:c movie critic C.irrie Hudson top winner. The biggest surprise of the night came ^\.is rooting for "Crouching hger. IJenicio I VI IbffO snaggeO the 1 Hear tor early when Marci.i Gsty Harden took Hidden Dragon" and thinks that in the ' -t supporting actor tor his work in home the hist supporting actress Oscar for long run, it will be remembered before "Traffic" lie has earned more than 10 her role in "Pollock." I ler win managed to Ar x3S46 the other films nominated. awards, including a (.olden Globe and a "Films like 'Gladiator' and 'Erin SAG award. xr OSCAR, page 21 heers B Three C for f.dUcation SL Psychology's Outstanding Faculty| ©avid -flU'opp 2001-2002 Madison Scholar Jim Benedict 200i-2002 ©i»lmtfui*hed Teacher flward tlarriel Cobb 2001-2002 ©mlmguiKhed Service Tfward .1A.. I sjp eaesjj Bttasjsd M COLLEGE PARK11 Did He Die Just for SCiffifV MMHWP1 • ••• •••# the Hell of it? [CONGRATULATES! J-esus Chria died > horrific dralh—beaten, 600 years before Jesus was born, "All of us like IKARAOKE WINNERS! whipped i.1th bone or meuj pieces fixed In a sheep have gone astray, each of us has turned to nlne-lash whip, mocked wflh a crow) of tw>- his own way: but ihe Lord has caused (he Iniquity ]nch Ihoras pressed Into his head, wrists and |sln| of us all lo fall on him " He paid (fully) 1st: Robert Collis "Kiss"-Prince feel nailed lo a cross where he hung until he died for our sin and now offers us complete of slow suffocation. What was II all for? for forgiveness nolhlng? 1; Ve don't eipcct God lo offer us forgive- On the contrary. Jesus had many reasons (or ness and eternal life, but be does Bui such a gift 2nd: Rafi Glele & Sandy Mwemena going through this and all of those reasons only belongs in those who lake l(. Instead of center around you: trying lo perform (or God. look what he has done "Killing Me Softly" 1) This was Jesus, who had healed people for you. How many of us are trying lo get close lo from lifelong diseases, from physical 'Usabilities God, not realizing that he already desires lo corai like blindness, paralysis, even demon posses Into our lives? Jesus said, "Behold l stand al the slon. lie slopped a violent Sorra at sea. door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and 3rd: Meghan Nichols "I Will Survive"! miraculously fed crowds of over 5.000 So when opens the door. I will corac Inlo him." they nailed him to a cross. It was not those nails If you're like many people, you sense God's -Gloria Gaynor keeping him there—It was his love for US desire lo know you and have a personal 2) He had clearly Identified himself as God. rclalionshlp with you. But he woo'l force you Inlo Thai's why the religious authorities were having a relationship with him, which you've probably him tortured and killed. Bui on Bve different already discovered It's simply a matter of occasions, before his arrest Jesus 'leclared thai warning him to come Inlo your life, and ihen you he would be crucified and ihree days later come making ihe decision lo Invite him to If you need back to Ufe. He wanted people lo publicly see hdp kn KAMI kl I I [H \V\ iiunhuunttphoti>xriii*rr and optical stimulation. "Soviet Military Base" by Brian McKee ot Hudson. N.V. He was one of 65 artists who submitted works to the New Images Gallery's 11th annual photography competition. — Chris Martin brcakdancing club member Focusing on the image -99- /<)( l/s/\(, fomptgt 17 initiated the event and has been on exhibit until April 27. An Circles will be held in Godwin Ofganiztng it for 12 years. Rach Artists' Reception will be held collages, some with represent.) Hall's Sinclair Gymnasium on Friday, artist may submit as many as on April 2 from 7 to 9 p.m. at luin.il effect and some with March 30 from 6 p.m. to. midnight. three photos. The v> entry fee Zirklc House for those intea'St- abstract appeal.'' The cost is S5. For more information, tor each photo helps to raise ed in learning more about the t orinne Martin Diop, tiirec- visit wurw.jmu.edu/or^s/brfakdancm^. funds for the gallerv pieces and talking to profes- tor of the New Image Gallery, The collection will remain sion.! Is from the art world. Oscar outcomes analyzed OUTCOMES, from page 20 heat) favorite 'Crouching Australia and went on to thank short, and to the point. By upset the heav) favorite Kate Tiger, Hidden Dragon." I he the audience over the big short I mean only three hours Mandarin language movie gar* Hudson ("Almost Famous"). screen as he won his first Oscar and 25 minutes. 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Breeze sports writer Khalil Garriott previews JESS BEARD the Final Four. freshman lacrosse player LACROSSE fPOR B-E-A-r Dukes can't survive late surge Two Dukes named Academic Ail- Tribe score overcomes two-goal deficit to win in overtime, 11-10 Americans Junior A.C. Cruishanks and BY DAN BOWMAN sophomore Patrick Diaz have been staff writer the draw and had possession the named to the 2001 Verizon whole second half." Academic All-America At-Large The sixth-ranked Dukes The first half opened with lacrosse team lost in heart- JMU and W&M going back and Teams for District III. breaking fashion on Tuesday forth. The Dukes took an early Cruishanks is a member of the .illrrnoon at Reservoir Field to one goal advantage at the 1:17 women's swimming team and was the driven College of William mark on a goal by junior a first-team selection. The kinesiol- & Mary Tribe in triple-overtime McNevin Molloy, but the Tribe ogy major holds a 3.91 grade point 11-10. came back to tie average. Sophomore , the score at one I i-.i Stetdl led « .it the 2:03 mark Diaz was named to the second- JMU with four We ended up going Staedt scored team with a 4.0 GPA. The interna- goals, but it her first goal at tional business major advanced to wasn't enough against our game plan. 3:56 to put |MU the NCAA Wrestling Champion- as the 12th up 2-1, but less ships as a "wild card." ranked Tribe than two minutes — Jess Beard battled back later W&M scor- Gymnasts honored by ECAC from a two goal freshman midfielder ed .'gain bo tie the deficit with just game at two. The under 15 min- , Dukes entered Three members of JMU's women's utes to play to ??- halftime with a gymnastics team and one member of send it into overtime. Senior two goal lead at 6-4. the men's gymanastics team were hon- Mindy l.eher and junior Kristen It was a different story in the ored by the Eastern College Athletic Dinisio added two goals each second half though, as W&M took Conference. for the Dukes. control, not allowing JMU an Senior Ashleigh Suarez was select- "They (W&M) beat us with offensive possession for the first draw control today," coach four minutes of play. The Tribe ed as the ECAC Athlete of the Year. Jennifer Ulehla said. "They owned took advantage of this and cut the ANDREW TVFTSlirmo' ptwuigraplu- Suarez scored a JMU record 9.900 on Sophomore Lisa Staedt led JMU yesterday with four goals In the the balance beam at the state champi- Dukes' 11-10 loss In overtime. onships on March 3. Senior Rachel Malinowski was deficit to 6-5. rushed everything ... we made named the ECAC Scholar Athlete of "We were holding out well stupid mistakes." the Year with a grade point average of in the beginning." freshman Ulehla said, "We didn't con- (ess Beard said. "Our biggest trol the tempo. Our defense 3.779. mistake was draw control played well as a team, but Freshman Nicole Bascope was though, and this game starts offensively there were a lot of named the ECAC's Rookie of the Year with posses- individuals. Our for the women's team while freshman sion of the best defender Jason Woodnick received the award ball. We ended "Beard I came for the men's team. up going agai- We rushed everything... through again!* nst our game i • j Hanaford at the plan." we made stupid end though." Schwartz named honorable mention The Tribe Beard shut All-American had their backs mistakes. down W&M's against a wall — Kristen Dinisio Hanaford after her Junior fencer Allison Schwartz has when |MU to- junior midfielder game-tying goal. DM1 MMCted -Is -in honoraDM mention ok a three goal Beard said, "I All-American for the second consecu- lead, 8-5, on Play better when tive season. Leher's second m marked up on goal but responded by scoring somebody. Its just a motivation Schwartz competed in the 2001 two goals in two minutes to thing 1 guess. I told myself that I NCAA Championships in Kenosha, come within one. wasn't gonna let her score." Wis. on March 22-25. Schwartz placed Then the Dukes started to Senior Michelle Zurfluh gave ninth out of 24 fencers. unravel offensively. Quick JMU a 10-9 lead at the 21:42 possessions with individual mark, but W&M countered with Lewis wins Seahawk Invitational efforts led to W&M fast a goal shortly after, sending the breaks, allowing the Tribe to game into overtime. tie the score at 9 off of senior The Tribe controlled the first Sophomore golfer Jessica Lewis Tara Hanaford's second goal overtime, but were unable to placed first out of 93 individuals at the ANDREW JVFKlirnior phmutniplirr in a row at 17:19. come away with a score, leading Lasy Seahawk Invitational after shoot- Junk* Kristen Hnlsio contributed two goats on Tuesday, pushing her season "I feel like we panicked on see JMU. page 25 ing a 79-71-68-218. total to IS In seven games. attack," Dinisio said. "We As a team JMU shot 311-317-309- 937, good enough for second out of 18 teams. Field Hockey Club field hockey lost their first offseason CINDY TINKER/M-Mi.'f.Wf-i game to University of Virginia 2-1 on Sunday. The team plays rival University of Richmond next Sunday on the UREC Turf Dukes' gymnast has big debut in EC AC field at 1:30 p.m. Men's Basketball BY ANDREA FISCHETTI held on March 11 in Springfield, Mass., the them ... it's awesome," Woodnick said. contributing writer Dukes lost 195600-189800, despite a sea- Although new to JMU, Woodnick is no Men's club basketball beat Bridgewater What can you say about a son high team score for JMU. Woodnick cer- stranger to winning. Prior to joining the College 78-74, bringing it's winning streak to rookie gymnast who, in his first tainly didn't go down without a fight, fin- Dukes. Woodnick competed for Rick three games. The team was lead by senior year competing for JMU, has ishing on top for JMU in four out of the six Tucker Gymnastics Plus in his home state captain David Cherry with 21 points. Junta entered the Top 25 for the nation events. He recorded an 8.800 in floor exer- of Maryland where his club team won the Spencer Watts added 19 points and Top 10 for the Eastern cise and still rings, an 8.950 on the vault first team trophy three years in a row and Collegiate Athletic Conference? and an 8400 on the horizontal bar. was the Maryland State team champion Men's Soccer Not bad Mr Woodnick ... Sir. On March 20 Woodnick was honored from 1998-2000. Jason Woodnick, a freshman along with teammate junior Nick Blanton It's not surprising Woodnick should The men's soccer club will host a round kinesiology major from after startling performances in the Virginia bring his Maryland team's luck to JMU. robin tournament on Saturday, March 31. Germanlown, Md., has sur- t ulk-gi.ile Championships (March 17-18) that He personally was also a three-year They will be playing UVa. at 10 a.m.. Navy prised many people, including led JMU to a team score of 189.750 On March Maryland State Ail-Around Champion, at 12:15 and a club team from himself, with his quick rise in men's gym- 17, Woodnick beat the College of William & Maryland State Sportsmanship Award Charlottesville at 3 p.m nastics. Mary's Pat Fitzgerald to capture first place in winner his freshman year, Region 7 team "Basically this year has been totally unex- the all-around competition with a score of member to National Championships and Roller Hockey pected. I didn't know I'd be able to do this well 50.950. Woodnick scored in the top six places honored as Maryland's Best Gymnast his my first year," Woodnick said. in every event. senior year. The roller hockey club defeated Liberty Woodnick has done more than just In Sunday's competition, Woodnick Unfortunately Woodnick's season has University Friday night by a score of 14-5. 'well' He is a two-time EC AC Rookie of the landed in first place and scored a career- been cut short due to an accident at last Freshman Dave Norman tallied five goals in Week selection and has been the Dukes' high 51.950 in the all-around competition. Wednesday's practice. He landed on his the win. most consistent performer this season, turn- He abo placed first in still rings (career- head while doing a double-back off the ing in a personal season-high of 51.950 in high 8.900), vault (8.900) and parallel bars parallel bars in Godwin Hall's Sinclair Men's Volleyball the Virginia State Championships and I (8 500) Woodnick tied his career high in Gymnasium. regional qualifying score in the all-around floor exercise with a 8.650 and a second Coach Burke remarked, "It's unfortunate. The men's volleyball club took second at of 50.250. Elace finish, and he recorded a career- There's a lot riding on this weekend . it elim- their Conference Championships this past As for titles, he won the all-around title in igh score and a third place finish in hor- inated him from competing. Saturday. The club will attend the East the laM three meets he competed in, the state izontal bar (8.450). "His season is over, his performance had Coast Championships April 7-8 at the all-around title, and is the state horizontal bar On March 26, he was selected as continued to build up until Wednesday." University of Maryland. champion in addition to being the state still Eastern College Athletic Conference Despite the recent mishap and inability rings and vault runner up. (ECAC) Rookie of the Year after coming to compete in the Eastern Collegiate Women's Basketball Roger Burke, coach of the Men's and off of such an amazing first season with Athletic Conference due to his injuries, Women's Gymnastics Teams, said, "He the Dukes. overall it has been a successful few months The women's club basketball lost to Virginia (Wood-nick] was very consistent. Every meet "Coming here, I didn't know how close for him as an athlete. Tech this past Sunday in overtime by a score he was improving." the team was. The support of the team and Woodnick best sums up this season with. of 56-51. In a dual meet with Springfield College everyone else for me, and me supporting "It can only go up for the next three years." I THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2001 |THK BREEZE 123 The Breeze congratulates the new advertising staff of 2001-2002 * * Advertising Executives * * Ben Baker Billy Chambers Ashley Gibbs Lindsay Montague Tim Ritz Tyler Shackelford * * Assistant Ads Manager * * Gail Chapolini * * Designer Lead * * Karen Kuebler * * Designers * * Julie Bowhers Amanda Hincker Carly Medosch Stephanie Nelson Windy Schneider Are you working on your GPA or your BAC? •02 4.0 3.5 •12 * Learn more at National Alcohol Screening Day April 5,2001 10:0040:50 am 4:004:40 pm 11:0041:50 am 5:00-5:50 pm All sessions in Taylor Hall, Room 305 SPONSORED BY THE COUNSELING AND STUDENT DEVELOPMENT CENTER CALL 568-6552 FOR MORE INFORMATION JMU Dukettes National Exhibition (♦APARTMENT ST) "Each apartment includes: • Large living room and separate kitchen 'Why live with a Saturday, March 31 • One large bedroom crowd? "Have your own little castle at The • One full bathroom 8:00 p.m. grand "Duke! 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Many ing the l"is Imal lour and rank- at porting Knight That support opposed refa loltM hi- 'We Bctln Beat Pwduc' le>.is Tech's fourth .ill-time leading; son the position of the university's faculty specdi, .1 profanity laced, port-practkx er I also guarantee you that there will senate, which Tech President David iir.nli' from Wl Knighl ton into his not be one \*t A A violation starting Schmidly addressed Wednesday. One ln.li.il].] Iloisins .liter uh.it ho deemed tonight until the day he leaves The hundnxd members of Texas Tech's faculty .i poor effort .it practice. NCAA won t even come near u- and signed a petition generated by Dr. Walter !.••.!- lull pl.u.rs an you prepared that's something we need. Schaller, an associate professor of philos for this' "If we give murderers and drug ophy who opposed Knight's hiring. "I think I have a pretty po»xi idea of dealers second chances in this country. "At the time. I thought it was embar- what to expect" -aid senior-to-be I don't see why we can't give a coach rassing." said |ohn Dorff, a member of Andy 1 Hi-, the Red Raidera' center like him who graduates his players a the student senate who oppiwed the fac- "I'm not apprehensive at all about second chance." ulty senate's position, "It showed a lack playing for him." Bonewitz, one of only two plaver- in iif restraint and a lack of foresight by Elite has heard the tirade, and it Texas Tech history to account for more people who have their Ph.D. 's and repre- d.vsn't fa/e him. than 1.000 points and 400 assists during sent this university. They got riled up "I think it's good to have a coach with a career, echoed those sentiments and took it too far. -onie fire." Illis said "You hear that kind Furthermore, Knight's dismissal from "I think it put a bad light on the uni of language all the time, maybe not at Indiana for a "pattern of unacceptable versity at a time when we need to unify bad with some coachea and perhapa behavior" doesn't worry Bonewitz and show support for a great coach. We wont with others You can't Helen to "I don't think it's a- big of i gamble really felt that because of less than 10 'how'a coach la talking to you You have as some people think." he Mid "1 le'l .1 percent of the faculty, we as a student to listen to v\ hat' tie's trying to lell vou." once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. As a body needed to show unanimous sup- Knight, whom Texas Tech introduced graduate, you put your trust up above port. I haunt talked to one student at as their men- basketball ..Mih Friday al with the people making the decisions. I leva- lech who isn't fired up about (MOURNING AMD OLATlWON United Spirit Arena, not unexpected!! . don't think they would bring him here COach Knight." ave teviewa from the estimated il they thought he would embarrass the Count illis and his parents among HAVE INSPIRED A SERIES OF indents, faculty and fans who univcrsiU the pro-Knight f.ution. IKJJUrW CoMESAcK PLAYERS attended, including former playerl Neither do many members of the "I know my dad thinks he's the best l am e l lughea and Stank)) Bonewitz, student body. OOSdl in America, if not ever," Kllis said ^TTON STUDENTS AND FACULTY... COME OUT TO THE SPRIN6 SYMPOSIA! Psychology Graduate Symposium Friday. March 30'\ 9am - 2:J0pm Taylor Hall. 3" Floor Exercise Physiology Poster Presentation? Thursday, April 12'". 12:30-1:30 I in Hall. 2"" Floor Education Studenl Inquiry Forum Wednesday. April 18'\ 4-6pm Hall of Fame Room, Convocation (enter Psychology Undergraduate Poster Session Monday. April 23rd, 2-4 pm. 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HarriwnburR (Behind Pizza Hut) These figures are based on 1995 statistics from Check Out Our Web Site al houa the James Madison University Office of Institutional Research, and have been adjusted for Inflation SPORTS THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2001 | THK BREK/.E |25 OUT OF BOUNDS KHALIL GARRIOTT Duke to be crowned king Get a good scat, grab some >nacks, put current Wildcats were on the 1997 national ing his program's most successful run, he away the remote control and enjoy the championship team, but this year's so^iad must find a way to contain Williams, .i lirst most exciting weekend of college sports. is much different than that one, which had team Ail-American. That's right, the NCAA men's basket- no seniors and just one junior 'Zona will A couple things must go in ball tournament is wrapping up, heading look to establish the 7-foot Woods early in Maryland's favor if they expect to upset into the last weekend of games The Final their offense, but its backcourt could pose the nation's best team. Senior forwtfd Four is set, and each remaining team has a an equal threat for the Spartans' dtfclUive Terrence Morris must step up — he is legitimate shot of cutting down the nets on schemes. Both teams have excellent notorious for disappearing in big games Monday night. defenses and have yet to play in a touma- — and the Maryland defense must limit Saturday's madness gets underway at ment game decided by 6 points or less. Duke's 3-shooting barrage 5:42 p.m. Eastern Time, when defending Look for that to change Saturday evening. It is no secret that the Blue Devils plan national champion and No. 1 seed Saturday's nightcap pits top-ranked on purring up their share of long-dist.m.v Michigan State faces off with second- Duke against third-seeded Maryland. At shots, so the Terrapins will need toocflteri seeded University of Arizona. The 33-4, the Blue Devils have faced some chal- those shots instead of giving them open Spartans won the South Region last lenges in the tournament, with the excep- looks. If Williams and Battier continue to weekend, beating this year's Cinderella tion of a 40-plus point victory over first dominate, expect a Duke victory; if not, team. Temple University, by way of their round opponent Monmouth. Player of the keep your eye on a possible upset in favor superior rebounding prowess and big- Year Shane Battier and superstar sopho- of the Terps. F.ither way, this game should game experience. more point guard Jason Williams are the go down to the wire. ANDREW TllFTS/ienuir pKaagnip^r Led by seniors Charlie Bell and Andre best 1-2 combination in the country and Now I'm not one to brag, but my Sophomore midfielder Lisa Staedt workes through two I lutson, Tom Izzo's team has been to three have enough talent surrounding them to shameless plug has to be that I predicted defenders during Tuesday's 11-10 loss. Staedt had 4 goals. consecutive Final Fours and is the only win the title. With center Carlos Boozer all four of the Final Four teams correctly, remaining team that also made it to last back from injury, sharp-shooting Mike and barring an Arizona-Maryland cham- year's national semifinals. MSU has the Dunleavy on his game and freshman pionship game, 1 should come out the JMU loses in depth, leadership and is explosive enough guard Chris Duhon continuing to perform winner in each of the pools I entered. to be the first team since Duke in the early wiser than his years. Coach K's squad is As much as I despise his voice, college '90s to be repeat as national champs. the team to beat in the Final Four. Duke basketball guru Dick Vitale also shot UK) Freshman Zach Randolph's production boasts the nation's best scoring margin, percent with his Final Four picks. My pre- triple overtime could be the key in Saturday's outcome, most 3-point field goal attempts and the diction for this weekend: Michigan Stile but look for super swingman Jason second-best scoring offense, averaging edges Arizona and Duke defeats LAX, from page 22 Schneider and the 11-10 win Richardson and company to push the ball 91.8 points per game. Maryland in overtime. In Monday's final, I for W&M. on transition. Their opponent in the semifinals is like a 71-62 victory for the Blue 1 V\ Lb, to a second. When both "Again, our defense came Arizona, which has faced more than its Maryland, a team that can also put up ending Battier's illustrious college career learns failed lo convert, the through for us. but they share of adversity this year, is rolling with points without hesitation and one that has with a well-deserved national champi- contest moved into yet (W&M) was able to finish it at momentum and pulled out a tough victo- given the Devils trouble this season. These onship. No matter what the outcomes, mis another overtime and a dra- the end." Ulehla said. ry over Illinois on Sunday. Lute Olson's twoACC powerhouses have already faced weekend's games will surely be, "sws matic ending. Dinisio said, "We just club is arguably the most balanced of the off three times, with Duke winning two of some, baby." With just under two min- needed to be a little tighter four teams left in the tournament. Loren the games in dramatic fashion. utes remaining, W&M picked offensively." Woods, Richard Jefferson, Gilbert Arenas Terp center Lonny Baxter is on a tear in Khalil Garriott is afresh- up a loose ball on the Duke's W&MoutshotJMUonthe and Luke Walton highlight the Wildcats' the NCAAs, dominating top-seeded tnan SMAD major who, end and took off for an unim- game, 30-26. With the loss. lineup, which boasts five seniors and the Stanford's inside presence in the West despite bleeding Carolina peded score. In an effort to JMU drops to 1-2 in CAA nation's fourth-best scoring margin (15.7 Region final en route to a 14-point victory. Blue, sold himself to the n stop W&M from scoring, |MU play and 5-2 overall. The points per game). With a record of 27-7, The teams' benches could be the difference Blue Dernl and sleeps »> fouled the Tribe's Meghan Dukes next travel to Fairfax Arizona has played some of the nation's in this one, as Maryland goes much deep- beside a life-size Schneider. 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ME. PA Roommate Wanted - $259/mo. Madison Manor fumi JMU/ S. Main St. 433-2300 Miller Circle/By Skatetown Port Rd/Valley Mall 433-3111 Behind Kroger's & Blockbuster Ask for your free clipping sauce! Garlic Butter - Ranch - Marinara Sauce Parmesan Peppercorn WSSWPTS**. MAGAZINE BWSeSw! Z&g ^H Inside: Wm&%mMM * Poverty in the Valley The Redskins' Chaplain Flashbacks tojjae Past: A JMU History &&& mi&#Xg&t i «'j*i-'.^i--—^. HE3K ilspsiSS m v VA! UMiWih: L J roresf n Mm vmiAm&m wit W/mm From the Editors ... With this being only the second issue of South Main, we were given a lot of freedom to do what we want- ed. With content as well as the design, we entertained aspects from last spring's premiere issue that worked in accordance with what we envisioned for the sophomore issue. While expanding on the existing pub- lication, we still wanted to be able to create our own unique product. We chose the stories we did because we wanted to have stories that would entertain a wide readership, not just to cater to an exclusive group of peo- ple, whoever they might have been. With that in mind, our topics wandered across the map, including social concerns that hit very close to home like poverty in the Valley. We also included stories about religion, pro- files on quirky local businesses such as Town & Campus Records and a little bit of poetry. We've even got a crossword, so what more could you ask for? In your hands are not just 32 pages of ink and images, but the product of the blood, sweat, curses, and occasional headaches of perfectionists and procrastinators (usually one in the same). Also known as the Tuesday/Thursday SMAD 322 Newspaper production class, with Guru Dave Wendelken presiding. We learned to write, some of us learned to read (copy, that is), take pictures, make deadlines (hmmm...) and use that crazy little program called QuarkXPress. As far as we know, we came out of it unscathed. But we're waiting for the test results to get back, so here is the product we have to offer up to you. Our goal with the second issue of South Main was to inform, yet entertain the JMU community. There are quite a few publications on campus that have broken ground and laid some journalistic foundations on this campus, and this time around we wanted to make South Main talk a little bit louder. Sincerely, ■W5 Jen Bonds Kevin Gauthicr Executive Editor Editor-in-Chief southmain staff Executive Editor Jen Bonds Production Assistants Nicole Caddigan Lisa Calkins Editor-in-Chief Kevin Gauthicr Elle O'Flaherty Staff Writers James David Managing Editor Keith Feigenbaum T. Ryan Downey Angela Hain Design Editor Emily Jacobs Mitch Martin John McMullen Assistant Design Tara Starner Sandra Mendoza Amy Naff Features Editor Sarah Jones Kathleen Rellihan Michelle Riner Photo Editor Jeri Moser Adviser Dr. David Wendelken Assistant Photo Ann Marconi South Main was produced by SMAD 322 Newspaper Production in cooperation with Copy Editor Amos Guinan The Breeze. Cover design by Alex Vessels. Photos courtesy of the Daily News-Record ontents Transit Driver Profile Students behind the wheel of the Big Blue Beasts Mark Sullivan /^ More than the face in front of SGA Town and Campus Records Tom Cochrane: Behind the counter & in your CD player A look at graphic artist Rich Milliard as he starts life in the Valley, moves to New York to persue an art career, and now finds himself Redskins Chaplain back in the Valley with his most rewarding job yet. The man behind the spiritual f the Skins Local Jazz -| ^> The who and where of the Harrisonburg jazz scene S Students' Legal Rights *| A Reefer's "Keep Out of Jail" advice o Hot Cities After JMU: From the "poultry capital" to where you desire South Main takes an in-depth look at the poverty situation in I larrisonburg, with reports on the Living Wage Campaign and a Little Grill 'I /L personal account of a poverty simulation. A look at owner Ron Copeland's work in the community JMU History/ X A blast to the past of Madison College ^1 1 »1 \jLtjSI JMU Crossword ^-^^^^03 Mil Name the JMU factoids VJ 1 Poetry jL | A look at one of the last remaining independently owned music stores in America. Town & Campus Records may be hard to find, Original Works by JMU students but it is the place to go to find what you're looking for. ♦ Jen Bonds & James David Photos by Ann Marconi TWO Led Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love" is play- adopting the hushed tones of the group of girls for another job. "After I had quit McDonald's, I ing loudly overhead. The harsh fluorescent behind her. No one seems to want to draw atten- decided to apply at places that I probably would- lights start to dim, and the students are just tion to themselves on this Tuesday night. n't be hired at anyway," he says. "I applied for sitting there: looking at each other, looking This isn't the setting of a junior high school office manager positions, security guard jobs, down or staring into space trying to appear as if dance, it's a bus. On Friday and Saturday nights, and I applied at the Transit because they were they are completely bored with their surround- the buses of the Harrisonburg Transit can be a big hiring, and that turned out to be the one I got." ings. Some fiddle with their clothes, smoothing out party, according to Aaron Smith-Walter and Josh Driving the Inter-Campus II shuttle along non-existent wrinkles and picking off imaginary Mason, who are bus drivers and JMU students. with the city road routes, the senior says he has pieces of lint as a group oi girls speak to each "The pole dancing is nice, but we usually get seen his fair share of maniacal driving on other hushedly, giggling and glancing around as if that a lot," the tall 21 -year-old Smith-Walter says, Harrisonburg and campus roads. their secretive conversation would somehow be the ever-present black Pantera cap covering his "I've seen people go the wrong way down incriminating if they were overheard. Everyone head, while he strokes his Leninesque goatee. Main Street, I've seen people riding on the hoods else seems reluctant to speak. "People are usually drunk, and the poles on oi cars, people hanging out of windows and lit- Two min- the bus, I guess, tle cars with 10 people packed in them," he says utes later, the He was kind of an odd fellow to remind them of opening lines oi with a chuckle. "Harrisonburg drivers are pret- strip clubs that ty much insane. The worst are the cabbies, Don McLean's come on the bus and tell some they've gone to, though, cabbies are totally nuts. I would never "American Pie" so, they'll begin ring through strange guy wear ing a blue shirt get into a cab in Harrisonburg." pole dancing Ovei zealous drivers aren't the only obstacles the speakers, that he's killed a bunch of people in and it's always and several the drivers must contend with during a normal funny to workday. Hard navigation spots with steep hills, pairs oi feel New York." - Smith-Walter watch." start to tap to blind curves and narrow passages also pepper S m i t h - Harrisonburg and JMU streets. But behind the the mellow rhythm while envisioning "driving Walter began driving buses for Harrisonburg wheel oi a 40-foot bus, Smith-Walter and the Chevy to the levy." A dark-haired girl with a Transit a little over a year ago. after a stint in Mason make it look easy. fuzzy neon-yellow handbag begins to sing, still fast food service left him miffed and searching "I am a confident driver anyway, but when - - - - South Alain I I'm driving the bus, I definitely have to be more and he's going to console someone after their cautious," Smith-Walter says. He adds that mother just died?' But, he's always an interesting rolling down Bluestone Drive through campus guy to have on," Smith-Walter says, while classes are letting out is the one area that Smith-Walter also recalls another passenger 'Tve been makes his palms sweat. who was, in his terms, "completely crazy." He "Bicyclists are the worst, they obviously have recalls picking up a man who was staying at the a death wish on this campus. About a month ago, Belle Meade Motel on South Main Street who offered more I was driving down Bluestone Drive, trying not claimed to have ties with the Mafia in New York. to hit things, when out of nowhere, this guy rid- "He had those teardrop tattoos on the corners of ing a bike right down the middle of the road on his eyes, you know, the kind that signify how many the yellow line approaches me. I was hanging people you've killed," he says, shaking his head. over the yellow line at that sharp turn in front of "He also told me that when I turn 21, we D-hall so my back tire wouldn't blow out on the should go out to the bars together. I don't think curb," Smith-Walter explains. "This dude was so! He was kind of an odd fellow to come on \aiow what coming right at me, and I saw the look on his the bus and tell some strange guy wearing a face, and it was hilarious," he says, shaking blue shirt that he's killed a bunch oi people in with laughter. "If it hadn't been a deadly situ- New York." to do with." ation, I would have laughed right there, but I Invitations and give-aways sometimes also go hit the brakes pretty hard, and he got out of the hand in hand with the passengers. way, luckily." "I've been asked to park the bus and join a -Mason Smith-Walter and Mason say that in their party numerous times, and have been offered time driving the bus, they have had run-ins with more beer than I could know what to do with," "very interesting" passengers, ones that they're Mason says. "Of course, I always turn them floor ... you know those plastic shields that sep- likely never to forget. Smith-Walter mentions a down. I've been asked if a girl can sit on my lap arate the driver from the passengers? Yeah, a regular passenger nicknamed "The Undertaker," and drive the bus, too." couple of people have thrown up on those, too. who reads hearse and coffin catalogs while rid- Though he admits he likes talking to inter- You're really glad they put those there, because esting characters on otherwise, you would have to hit someone," the bus, Smith-Walter Smith-Walter comments. says the best shifts are Having a job that keeps them out late and sealed when passen- with little time to crack open the books, one gers are friendly. "A wonders how they handle their job and the les- couple of weeks ago, sons they learn in their classes. there was a girl who Mason says he has gotten used to the sched- gave me cookies that ule. "I've been juggling this type of schedule for she had baked. I was quite some time," he says, having been a bus starving, so that was driver for three semesters. "In my experience, I really cool," he says. spend the same amount of time on school work Dealing with a lot of as most non-working students. I lose procrasti- people on weekend nation time and some social time. The hardest nights can be part is just being tired and wanting to put some- extremely trying, the thing off until later, but knowing that this is the two say, especially only time you have to do an assignment. Anyone when partygoers have can do it, it's just making yourself do it." been drinking all Unfortunately, Smith-Walter says he handles night. "The worst night the situation poorly. "I work best in long sets so 1 I ever drove, it was do a lot of all-nighters when I don't have to some weekend night, work. 1 usually pull at least one a week, two if I Aaron Smith-Walter consults his schedule before cruising the Harrisonburg streets. ancj j swear t0 QQ^ we have a paper or a test to do." ing to his destinations: "This guy is fascinated went through three different buses with all of the Even with the busy schedule, however, with death, and he has tattoos all over his body, people puking on them," Smith-Walter says, shak- Mason saw the benefits of working aboard the His goal is to become an undertaker. I remem- ing his head and closing his eyes, as if to block out Transit. "You constantly meet new people, even ber talking to him about coffins once, and I just the torturous memory of the ill-fated night, if some are too drunk to remember you, and told him that I would rather be cremated. He "It was like the Gates of Hell opened up, since it is designed around JMU, it works well told me that I shouldn't do that because it people spontaneously generated, and everyone with a students schedule," he says. wouldn't give my family closure, or something decided to get sick on my bus." With some words of advice for JMU passen- like that. "You name it, it has probably happened," gers, Smith-Walter says, "Obviously, don't get hit "He has really long hair, not that many teeth, Mason adds. "I've had a window knocked out of by a bus. And also, the doors toward the rear of and basically, he looks like an '80s punk rocker the bus, cake thrown all over the back seat, the bus have a seven-second close mechanism. gone old," he laughs. drunk students have ridden an entire route So if it shuts you in the door, don't look at me Smith-Walter says he asked the man why he because they didn't realize I had been to the like 1 meant to shut it on you. It's the sensor wanted to become an undertaker, and to his sur- apartment complex they wanted, and of course, messing up, and I didn't do it." J prise, he said, "I just want to console the family." the vomit." "I'm just sitting there like, 'He looks like that, "People puke on the seats, the windows, the - - - - South Main 5 - - - - OWoreThan 0(/eets The Eye SGA President Mark Sullivan is more than just our leading representative, he is a voice: On stage, in the classroom, and for those who cannot be heard. JeriMoser "If you want to, make me sound cooler." writing more for classes. My friend Gabe has the right idea, he says he's It's not possible to make Mark Sullivan any cooler than he already is. going to be here four years, period. If he does or does not get a diploma Calmly he slides his tall, lean frame into a swivel-back chair and focuses that's a different story. I'd like to be able to get through pretty well, but his black-brown eyes on the person across the table. He is waiting for me we'll see. Did you vote today?" to pry into his life. Stuck to his cobalt blue sweater is the "I Voted" sticker that was hand- "So. what's going on? What do you want to talk about?" he asks. ed out to each constituent who voted on Anything and everything. November 7. Being one of JMU's greatest "This past weekend I wrote a lot oi SGA stuff but I should have been activists, Sullivan's interest in whether or "1 really not I voted wasn't surprising. He rests one of his size nine-and-a-half black Adidas clad feet on his opposite knee enjoy doing as he explains where he grew up. Born in Fairfax, Va., he moved to Kansas within a month. "So technically I'm from Northern Virginia but I think oi it as I'm from Kansas, we moved back and moved around Northern Virginia, ending up in Chantilly where I graduated high school. That's acting. about it," Sullivan explains. While in high school Sullivan worked as a waiter at Red Lobster and as a telemar- keter. "I tried to sell custom decking, siding, - Sullivan and vinyl windows. I wasn't liked. But in the two weeks I worked there, I leaned why 1 should probably study to get a job," he says laughing. Sullivan pulls at his dark brown hair, so dark it looks almost black. There's no gel in it but it somehow sticks out at perfectly odd angles. Sud- denly he leans forward and smiles. "I did theatre, all the time. I was at the high school until about 10 or 11 at mght doing theatre. That was my thing. I did that also when 1 came to college up until last year," he says. Many might remember Mark in Shakespeare's King hear ox his por- Photo courtesy of The Breeze Sullivan speaking at a Community Coalition meeting in September. - — — - 6 South Main - - - - "They're really big players and they're like 23 years old. You look around and see that they're normal college kids doing incredible things. It's^ike 'Wow!' I can do something like that. I might make a difference." - Sinjivan trayal of the title character in Macbeth over in Theatre II. "I really enjoy doing Shakespearean acting. I was really scared of it for a long time because it's just very daunting, but once you realize it's elevated language, it's not sacred, it's just elevated language. You can play around with it and have fun with it. That gets really exciting," he says, looking up as if he's looking back into his last performance. "I wish I could still be doing that, but I don't have the time." Besides devoting a startling amount of time to SGA, Mark is also involved with Students for a Free Tibet and anti-sweatshop movements on campus. In the fall of 1997, Mark helped found Students for a Free Tibet at JMU, after attending rallies in Washington D.C. At these rallies, recent college graduates were protesting and lobbying for the issues they believed in. According to Sullivan they are the ones causing things to happen. "They're really big players and they're like 23 years old. You look around and see that they're normal college kids doing incredible things. It's like 'Wow!,' I can do something like that. I might make a difference. It was just real inspiring to see that people our age aren't apathetic, cause we're told we are. That was really encouraging." Over the course of the past three years, Free Tibet at JMU has taken off. Attendance at the meetings ranges between 30 and 35, while the e- mail list consists of 600 to 700 addresses. "Right now we're looking at ways to do fundraising the rest of the semester and a "I think it s a letter writing campaign for political pris- oners. Good stuff. I'm really proud of it, the way it's shaped up," Sullivan says smiling. fundamentally Two years ago a movement gained momentum on college campuses across the nation. The movement lias come to be known humane as the sweatshop movement after information Photo courtesy of The Breeze came out about how apparel for universities Sullivan on stage in a JMU production of Shakespeare's King Lear. was being made in sweatshops. According to Sullivan, such information made it easy for project.' "Essentially it is almost an ethnic cleansing that's going on there. groups on campuses to organize protests Burma is completely controlled by the military government and any dis- against such activities. sention is dealt with through wrongful imprisonment, torture or killing "At the core, I think it's a fundamental- -Sullivan people," Sullivan says. "It was really hard because I had never done any- ly humane project. It's really important. It's thing like that before, and right when I was getting really involved there, also one of the largest student movements I had to take a bus back to Bangkok and fly home. And all of a sudden I in the country right now. We're MMU] not one of the biggest licensing was back at JMU." universities in the country, but it's still something that affects us and With such devotion to his activities, it's amazing to learn that Sullivan has something that affects people around the world." time for simple things like watching movies, but like the rest of us, he does. Over the last year, JMU's sweatshop movement has grown. It was one "I'm a huge fan of, I know it's cheesy, but Indium Jones and the lAst Crusade? of the reasons Sullivan ran for the SGA Presidency. "The main goal of this With the end of his college career approaching, Sullivan looks to life right now is to get JMU to adopt a stance saying 'We don't want sweatshop after JMU. With a double major in interdisciplinary social science and labor and we want to know all the information from the companies to political science and a minor in theatre, he's qualified for almost anything. whom we license our name.' That would be a major step," he explains. "Maybe I'll head out to Portland, Or., where a friend of mine wants to try Continuing to act comfortable, Sullivan stretches his legs in front of to start a theatre company. But I don't know. Maybe I'll teach in Thailand, him and tugs at his blue jeans. Once again he rests one foot on the oppo- or work with governmental organizations on the Burmese-Thai border, or site knee, but this time he looks at the shoe and sighs. "I'm real big into do public policy advocacy in D.C. Maybe I'll work at Red Lobster again. Adidas, however I found out recently that Adidas is using various factories Whatever comes my way." in Burma, paying the military dictatorship for labor." Perhaps to some, Mark Sullivan is just the SGA president. Others may He pulls at the pieces of string that are tied around his wrists. They are not even know who he is. But by looking closely, it's easy to see that he is reminders of the weeks he spent in Burma this past summer interacting made up of many things: an activist, an actor, a student, a waiter, a tele- with the people and learning about how they either suffer under the mil- marketer and even a writer. But one thing seems certain: He is cool, J itary dictatorship or in refugee resettlement camps. - — — - South Main /WMSIC Former JMU student Tom Cochrane, owner of Town & Campus Records, brings an eclectic selection of music to the 'Burg Ryan Downey Photos by Ann Marconi Man Nestled tightly between the bars and I.imp Bizkit albums, 1 pose as a and restaurants of downtown customer, taking in my surround- Harrisonburg sits a building with ings. Moving on to the large wood- off-green metal siding and a chip- en crates that run the length oi the ping wooden sign. Looking more small store, something possesses me like an abandoned house than a to grab a copy of the David Gray place of business, this site is one of disc that has just been released. It the most popular music stores in happens to be on sale. the area. Continuing to move through It's about 1 p.m. on a Friday at the store, and ducking under a Town & Campus records. Seven large Jimi Hendrix import poster, customers are scurrying around my body shuffles to the small the store, fingers rummaging posters hanging at the back of the through CD bins. Owner Tom store. Grabbing the metal frames, I Cochrane is currently behind the tlip through them like a deck of counter, punching buttons on an cards. As several new customers file old computer that doubles as his through the narrow door, the register. The counter is full of clut- thought occurs if I'll get a chance holder opting for the new Sunny work for a while and then go back. ter from old and new discs that to talk to the owner at all. Day Real Estate release instead. That hasn't happened yet." have just arrived. Making my way to the vinyl Finally the store is empty, and I Music lovers in Harrisonburg I float over to the new release section, (that's right, records) 1 pick approach the counter. The lanky are ecstatic he hasn't. Cochrane man behind it is wearing a black started off as a JMU student back in "It's obvious that I'm a huge music fan. If I didn't work here, I would definitely appreciate getting a CD even a night early, and at a lower price." - Cochrane section to the right oi the store, up a copy of the new Radiohead Toad the Wet Sprocket T-shirt and 1986 as a communications major. nudging myself through the crowd. album Kid A. It's a steep $24.99, one S0,d hooP earrinS in his left By 1991 he was only taking a few Searching between the new Evetiast and I quickly shove it back into its ear- He has a reddish-brown beard classes, and decided it was time to quit. to match his mullet, which falls Working at campus radio sta- below his shoulders and curls. He tion WXJM, Cochrane encountered smiles and exposes his teeth, which various types of music. He hosted a are perfectly straight and white, small radio program, playing most- complementing his very pale and ly alternative music. straight frame. "It was typical college alterna- Introducing myself, I extend my tive rock," he says beating a pen right hand in a friendly gesture. against his right arm, "but because "I li, I'm Tom Cochrane," he says it was college radio I was able to grabbing my hand. "Owner and man- throw in jazz or whatever I wanted. ager ot' Town & Campus Records." It was all over the place." Like his musical name (remem- His previous music experience ber life is a Highway), one can tell and knowledge made him a prime immediately that Cochrane is a candidate for the job opening at music connoisseur. During the Town & Campus, and he took the interview, he pops in REM's Out of opportunity. Time album, the track Radio Song Out of money, Cochrane began starts. Michael Stipe's voice echoes working three part-time jobs with through the store. his Town & Campus job to support "I'm not from there, but I grew himself. Soon those jobs were up in New York," Cochrane mum- reduced to two, and finally he was bles. "I came here originally left at Town & Campus. In 1995, he because of JMU. Through financial bought the store from his boss, Jay problems and lack of initiative I got Zehr, and has been there ever since. 8 South Main a little burned out and decided -to Like the. movie High Fidelity, it seems that his destiny in life was to pie who come in here because a lot own his own record store. "I've of people don't like going to the always been into music. I think my mall either," he says, love for music surpassed my par- Specials, such as cheaper new ents', and kept going. I had a huge release discs, also may have an record collection as a kid." effect on who comes in the store. Now his collection is stuffed Cochrane has a method for the into the tiny store. He oversees store prices he places on his music, activities by playing the role of "If it's something that we like, owner, manager, and sole employ- and feel has the ability to sell, then ee. As an independent music retail- we'll put it on sale to see if people pick it up," he says. Tve always To quote Blink-182, it may be "all the small things" Cochrane does that ultimately contributes to his success. This includes ordering been into music that he doesn't normally have in the store free-of-charge, keeping his prices low and even music. I had staying open late the night new releases are dropped. Though he doesn't stay open every Monday night, he defends his actions. By the time it hits, I become sick of his store earlier this year. With "It's obvious that I'm a huge hearing it too. In most cases I don't charges still pending, he shys away music fan. If I didn't work here, I turn around and get rid of their from the question. would definitely appreciate getting albums," he says. "I've been advised not to talk collection as a CD even a night early, and at a With the Napster debate, and its about the situation as of right lower price. When I stay open popularity on campus, the question now," he says. : J » though, there has to be at least one surfaced naturally about how fair Even with legal troubles, Town a kid. or two big things coming out," he Napster is to artists. Considering & Campus seems to be a favorite says. Cochrane to be both an avid music with JMU students. Being able to Ironically, as his sentence is fin- lover and businessman, I thought buy cheaper music at an independ- -Cochrane ished, Out of Time reaches its end. he would have a hard time answer- ent music store as opposed to more Tired of Michael Stipe, he grabs a ing this difficult question. expensive chain stores seems to be er, Cochrane must compete with Toni Braxton disc that is piled high "Unfortunately, I do not have a the perfect option for music fans. chain music stores such as Plan 9 on top of the CD cases that cover computer hooked up to the But Cochrane says keeping and Sam Goody located Uptown, his counter. Hearing his eclectic Internet," he says grinning. "I think prices low is becoming harder to However, his store's atmosphere music taste, the thought occurs it's a great idea, but I side with do. and low prices have seemed to give about people "dissing" bands when Metallica. If you don't want your "It's becoming very difficult to him an edge over higher-priced, they become popular or main- music on the Internet, then it keep that aspect. That definitely "mall" music stores. stream. Surprisingly, he answers shouldn't be on there. If you're used to be a big attraction to the "I think I kinda like being in a the question quickly, Limp Bizkit, and you think it's all store that the prices were lower. downtown store-to-store type set- "When a small band hits, it's right for them to be trading it, then With rising costs it's becoming ting rather than a mall. I could pretty easy to stop wanting to go to I think it's fine. A lot of music acts more difficult to maintain," he says. work in a mall if I had to, but I kind their shows because their fan base don't make the money people feel Cochrane seems unsure about of enjoy the atmosphere here bet- changes. I hear things months they do until they reach a stellar the future of Town & Campus ter. It definitely does affect the peo- before anyone because of this store. level. Rising costs of CDs don't Records. show how much an artist really "As far as a direction for the makes. It's an incredibly hard time future," he says, "I'm just trying to financial-wise. You have to survive keep up and keep prices low. on sales," he says. Expansion or broadening might be Cochrane takes another a little difficult right now. moment to think, his eyes peering Unfortunately, music industry at his computer screen. retail-wise hasn't been a good envi- "If you could play a minute and ronment for independent retailers a half of each song, then you'd get in the last five years. More and a pretty good idea of what they more are failing." sound like. Maybe the whole album Because Cochrane provides shouldn't be put on there," he says. cheap CDs, hard-to-find vinyls, Interestingly, Cochrane admits and oversized import posters, the to having had trouble himself with store will likely remain a hit. This pirated material. He was recently writer doesn't foresee Town & charged with selling bootleg CDs in Campus crumbling, a South Main !) FIELD OF FAITH The NFL dream job for Lee Corder is not playing on the field, but rather challenging players to maintain a holistic lifestyle off the field. As Redskins Chaplain, Corder works to help players and coaches become faithful players both on and off the field. Angela Hcrin Lee Corder looks across the locker room and sees him sitting alone know what the Lord will do with that." on the bench, 335 pounds of muscle and man slumped over the Apart from his full-time job with Young Life, a Christian outreach to cement floor. The metal lockers stare at the offensive lineman in adolescents, Corder has volunteered for the team for 13 years, beginning deafening silence. He's injured. Just one short play and he went under former Coach Joe Gibbs. Now, Corder, a JMU parent and 10-year down. Now the "what it's" creep into his thoughts. What if he had Harrisonburg resident, is more or less a part of the staff around Redskins warmed up longer or stretched harder? What if he would have run dif- Park. Obtaining a BA from the University of Virginia and a Masters of ferently? But it's over now and he's alone. The doctors have X-rayed him Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary, he has been ordained as an and the trainers have bandaged him. Now he's left to ponder the biggest elder in the Presbyterian Church, and has been involved in ministry for "what if oi all: What if he never plays again? What if his dream is over? the majority of his life. Corder speaks all over the country, sharing his What then? experiences in ministry. "1 have spoken to the JMU football and basketball The player looks up and sees a man approaching. He's 6-foot-5, teams, and 1 enjoy that as much as anything I do," Corder says. He attends roughly 225 pounds, older but still muscular and fit. Corder's a familiar as many Redskins games as his schedule will allow, standing on the 30- "Our mission statement is building players and families in the midst of the game to be faithful participants in the larger game of life and life eternal." - Corder face around the team, someone who has been around for a while. But he's yard line, cheering and praying for the players. But even with all of his someone this player has little interest in. "Hey Tre, do you mind if I have qualifications and experiences, Corder still gets intimidated by the guys. a prayer with you?" Corder casually asks. What should Tre care if this "You're in the locker room, the game is still going, and here's an guy wants to pray with him? "Knock yourself out," is the response. injured guy sitting there wondering if his career is over and what's going Tre felt a hand rest upon his massive shoulder as the chaplain began to happen. His wife is worried about him upstairs. It's a pretty tense to pray. And things changed. "Our relationship has been different ever moment," Corder says. since," says Lee Corder, chaplain for the Washington Redskins. "He real- During his time with the team, Corder made a commitment with him- ized I was a person that cared about him for who he was and you never self to always offer prayer to a player who has been injured after the Corder talks with players in the locker room Corder works at his desk at the Redskins training facility in Ashbur- V<- ---- 10 South M;iin trainers are done examining them. Although he won't force prayer upon way Corder presents his faith. "He has good instincts about how to deliv- anyone, he at least makes the offer, and has never been turned down. er the message to players and staff members. That's what's unique about According to linebacker Eddie Mason, watching Corder pray with him." players is powerful. "The Bible talks about laying on hands," Mason says. Corder believes in relational ministry: getting to know people and "If a player gets hurt, I see him lay hands on the player. He is constantly building relationships with those people before talking with them about "You can find everything from tough, obnoxious to the gentlest giants you've ever met who literally wouldn't hurt a fly." - Corder praying for those individuals and those are the experiences you remem- Christ. He spends most of his time with the team doing contact work and ber. When a player is healed, it is life changing." establishing relationships. Corder sees his job as twofold: first, to provide pastoral care and sup- "I hang out at the park. I stand on the sidelines. I hang out at the hotel. port tor the men and their wives, and second, to provide worship servic- I am just there," Corder says. He also tries to sit with different players at es, small groups and team Bible studies, and personal counseling for the every meal. "I'm talking to somebody, whoever's there. Maybe I'm talking players. His main responsibility as chaplain, which he shares with a group to Dan Wilkinson about his car collection or his family. I'm talking to oi five others, is to care for the spiritual needs of the team each season. Irving Fryer about his son. I'm talking to a young kicker who's about to get "Our mission statement is building players and families in the midst of released or just came to the team. I just hang out with people." A week into the game to be faithful participants in the larger game of life and life eter- the season, he knows everybody, and not just the guys interested in reli- nal," Corder says. gion or chapel. Corder builds the players in four specific areas: character, crisis, con- According to Corder, "The key is I tinuity, and community service (see related article, page 18). His involve- don't respond to people based on how ment in these areas helps build the team, and so far, he has been success- they respond to chapel." He hangs out "The key is ful. Although chapel is optional for all players and coaches, 20 to 30 play- with players who are "knocking down 24 ers, coaches and staff show up for each one, making Redskins chapel one oz. cans of Coors Light," and although he of the NFL's largest. doesn't participate, he's there to show I don't respond According to Corder, chapel is large for two reasons. "One, because every player he cares about them. "Some the team is so supportive. The coach would say that chapel is very impor- chaplains could go and sit up in the front tant to him and the players. The second reason is the support of the eld- car oi the train and say, 'Well, I don't want ers on the team, guys like Darrell Green and Irving Fryer, who make to be a part of that,' but my philosophy is: to people chapel happen. They are there and encourage other guys to be there." who felt loved by Jesus? The sinners, not Chapel, held the night before an afternoon game, or in the early after- the saints," Corder says. noon before an evening game, begins with Corder opening in prayer and So far the team seems to like him based on how reading a passage from the Bible. Then he speaks or introduces a guest "hanging out." Although Corder began as speaker, and closes with prayer, lifting up any prayer requests or special chaplain to fill in for one summer, he has needs oi the players. In total, chapel lasts about 35 minutes. stayed with the position through four dif- they respond "My message is very simple," Corder says. "I don't give fancy talks; I ferent coaches. Corder meets with the talk about the types of values and transformations that take place when head coach every spring to evaluate if he people begin to encounter Jesus of Nazareth." And that causes guys to wants Corder to continue as chaplain. "I respond. "The most powerful thing about him is that he wants to see lives give him the opportunity every year to go to chapel." changed, and he does it all through love," Mason says. in another direction because I serve at his Although Corder doesn't expect the players to necessarily agree with request," Corder says. Each year when what he says, he shares Jesus and lets them think about it for themselves. Corder asks, the coach only encourages - Corder He sees chapel as his time to present Christ in a way the players can Corder to "keep doing what you're doing," understand. pleased with the way he runs chapel. Kevin Bastin, assistant athletic trainer for the team, appreciates the Bastin, employed by the Redskins for 12 years, said Corder's style of Corder helps with weekly Bible study where players and players' wives attend. South Main 11 ministry is unlike other chaplains he has encountered during his career. that." "Sometimes the chaplains can get caught up in the moment and are A won-lost record cannot measure the success of chapel according to too strong with their approach with the players," Bastin says. "Corder is Corder. He measures success 10 years down the road after he sees how the unique with a humble approach. He is a friend to everyone in the players live their faith in the long run. "The greatest reward is watching organization. ^uys nQw Qut ^ we NFL who are ma^ng a difference in their communi- Throughout his time at Redskins Park, Corder has seen a different side ty for Christ, caring for people, running half-way houses, helping chari- ot professional sports - the inside view, through eyes no longer limited by ties in their city," Corder says. stereotypes. He sees the players' lives, their relationships, and their strug- And even after all those years on the team, Corder is still amazed at the gles. And through it all, he has learned that underneath the outside looks work Christ can do in players. "When Joe Gibbs was the Redskins coach, ot intimidating men, the players all come down to regular guys like every- he told me he prayed eveiy day that more than being a good football team' one else. f^s 1 tnk team wou'^ noj101' Jesus °f Nazareth by the way they were on and off Corder says fans hold three major stereotypes, one being that money the field," Corder says. Now, nine years down the road, Coach Gibbs' makes players perform perfectly. "The fact is, money doesn't solve any big prayer is still being answered. problem in life. In tact, in most cases it exasperates the problem," Corder "Every year when we sign new players, it's unbelievable to me. Nobody says. Players who come from poor families suddenly make more money in goes out and scouts for this, the scouts don't interview people for their one year than their whole family has made in their lives, causing everyone spiritual life, but the fact is, every year we bring in more guys whose lives to want a portion of the salary. "I talk to guys all the time about this: they are being shaped by Christ, and who continue to influence their commu- lend their brother or sister money and they go and blow it all on cocaine, nity for Christ" And you cut them off and then they hate you. The money actually destroys Corder, barely over 50 years old, says he's just a kid who grew up in tam.I.cs more than it helps them," Corder says. Roanoke, Va., watching the Redskins on TV like anyone else. Now, he has Another stereotype is that all the guys are "mean, tough, and spit been able to meet and become close friends with many players on that nails. Although they may be tough because of the game, the players have same team. all kinds oi personalities, according to Corder, "You can find everything "Most of all, 1 would say [being the chaplain! is fun," Corder says "I from tough, obnoxious to the gentlest giants you've ever met who literal- still pinch mvself every once in awhile because I'm standing there on the ly wouldnt hurt a fly." Although they play tough on the field, players sidelinesof an NFL game, and I'm traveling on the airplane with them It's come off the tieki very kind and courteous. been sort oi funny because there you are, you've been there for 13 years As tar as trash talking, the players can't risk the repercussions of standing on the sidelines, going to a Super Bowl and watching them plav mindless talk. The reality of football, says Corder, is when you get a guy It's been a nice gift to me and to my family." mad on the t.eld, everyone out there can hurt you. "Sometime during the Corder has equally become a gift to the team. "It's been a great inspi- ga.ne he s going to get you when you're not looking and you don't want ration to all of us to know the gospel is being preached and proclaimed on to take a chance a. an injury." Corder says that by and large, they play the Redskins," Mason says. "What God has called him to do is making a within the rules, play lair and try not to hurt each other. "These guys get huge impact on the players and the community." Q a chance to hurt each other every play so they don't need to trash talk. A guy gives you a hard time and the Corder Targets Four Areas of Ministry next play you just...," Corder hits his fist into his hand, making a As chaplain for the Redskins, Corder's goal is to build players in four target areas: character, crisis, conti- loud smack, "'OK pal,' and it nuity, and community service. Each is fundamental to his role on the team. stops." Character building includes "growing disciples, men and women of character and faithfulness." Corder Although Corder has been in has observed that players who are active in chapel tend to be faithful, long-term players. ministry a long time, currently "Guys with a spiritual foundation as well as physical ability tend to last longer and have a foundation in serving as the Vice President oi the life. They have values on which to stand. They have a spiritual resource that gives them courage and convic- Eastern Division of Young Life, his tion," Corder says. experience with the team has Currently, Irving Fryer and Darrell Green are the longest standing players on the team, and are also the taught him things he would never two that help lead chapel. They have been in the league 16 and 17 years respectively have known otherwise. Aside from character, Corder is there to help players through crisis as well, everything from a wedding "Clearly the thing I've learned gone sour to family difficulties. More often, he provides support and prayer when players sustain major is that here are a group of big, injuries during the games. intimidating public figures, who "In the Philadelphia game, I spent the second half of the game in the Thomas Jefferson Hospital with Irving you can be pretty awed around, Fryer and his family because he had been carried off the field on a backboard and taken in an ambulance there and yet, once you get to know them, to check for spinal injuries," Corder says. they have the same needs, same Injuries to professional athletes are serious because it puts their whole career on the line. Corder's job is to fears, same desires, and same con- support and encourage the family in a time of great uncertainty. cerns as any other human being," Through relationships built in chapel, Corder also provides the team with continuity that may otherwise Corder says. "I've learned how not exist. He is able to connect players from several different eras of Redskins history and provides a stabiliz- r powerful Jesus Christ is regardless ing environment for the team. oi your station in life. Even for 6 W h l0 C0 eCt f0rmer p,a e, s hd staf these guys who have everything in inh. IT",transition. I I'keep™ old H timersT " involved *, T in 1chapel "f'' and ""with other players" * - Corder>' P says f «*«. they come and go the world's eyes, I've seen over and Finally, Corder is instrumental in connecting players with community service opportunities, and getting over again Jesus Christ put lives players plugged into the community. «We get the players to help out with all kinds of Tings. Eve ything from back together that have been bro- ken and lost, and they'll tell you t"Cle 12 South Main t azzin ) Amy Naff The Harrisonburg jazz scene doesn't consist of just student musicians, but some very experienced professionals as well. Harrisonburg resident Royce Campbell has been playing jazz guitar for 30 years. When he's not Kendall Eddy carefully unzips the black casing and pushes the playing for his regular gig with the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks material to the floor, revealing a shiny stand-up bass. The tall Orchestra, he also plays at Dave's Taverna and Calhoun's. man lifts his instrument and rests it gingerly against the spray- A bearded man in his late 40's, Campbell wears an Orioles baseball painted wall. cap and glasses as he plays his custom-made Benedetto guitar for the thin At 8:00 p.m. Dan Roberts, Sam Wilson, and Eddy, collectively known crowd at Dave's. He and Bob Bowen, a young bass player from as The Dave's Trio, begin to play some jazz. The musicians play in front of Charlottesville, talk softly as they play, complimenting each other. Marilyn Monroe and Grateful Dead posters that decorate the front wall of Campbell's earlier influences were Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix. But Dave's Taverna's upstairs room. when he heard. Wes Montgomery, Campbell knew he wanted to play jazz. The smoky room and a sparse crowd do not affect the band because "Montgomery is the greatest jazz guitarist in my opinion," he says. only the music matters. Roberts hovers over his Kurzweil keyboard and Campbell wanted to pursue music as a career when he graduated high plays passionately with eyes closed, school, but he could not afford college. Fortunately, his uncle, Carroll his fingers striking the keys grace- DeCamp, a renowned pianist, guitarist and arranger, invited Campbell to fully. When he sits up all one sees is study music and live with him. Campbell's reputation quickly spread. a contorted face. Eddy plucks at the Since those early days, he has released 12 CDs, toured Japan nine long bass strings so forcefully your times and played with many of the music industry's legends, including Henry hands ache just watching him. Mancini and Bob Hope. Wilson sways back and forth playing It appears not to bother Campbell when he's playing for small groups his guitar, and when the band really of people who don't know his reputation, but that's not completely accu- starts to cook he leans way back and rate. "For someone with my experience it's a little frustrating because raises one foot into the air. there aren't many places to play," Campbell says. JMU music majors Roberts, Also active in the jazz scene are JMU professors David Borgo and Wilson and Eddy have been playing David Pope, who perform with students on occasion. Both are saxaphon- since April 2000. They play at Dave's ists and have played in a variety of jazz ensembles. Taverna every Wednesday night from While there are many participating individuals, opinions vary about 8 to 11 p.m. and at Calhoun's on the status of the local jazz scene. Fridays from 7 to 11 p.m. 'The jazz scene is evolving because it has become more popular among the Harrisonburg and JMU crowd, which is bringing in more bands and 'Burg jazz guitarist Royce Campbell. Roberts, a senior, is a Tennessee native who began playing piano better artisits," says Erika Shernoff, programming director of WXJM. when he was in third grade. Roberts, however, disagrees. Wilson, a junior from Charlottesville, has been playing at Calhoun's "As far as evolution goes, 1 think it's pretty static. There will always be since the spring of 1999. roughly the same number of JMU students excited enough about jazz to "I want to continue learning the jazz tradition while at the same time . keep things going." -i expanding and writing originals and have our group gain our own dis- tinctive voice," Wilson says. He also wants to attend graduate school. Want to hear some Jazz? Go here! Eddy is a fourth-year junior from Arlington. He has been playing bass If live jazz is what you crave, Dave's and Calhoun's are the most for about two and a half years. He plans to go to grad school, but mainly popular places to go in the ' Burg. The Little Grill, the Artful Dodger, he wants to "continue to enlighten myself, learn, and grow as a musician and Mainstreet Bar and Grill also feature jazz on occasion. In and person." Staunton, the Mill Street Grill showcases local jazz musicians on When the Dave's Trio plays at Calhoun's Friday nights they are joined- Wednesdays from 7:30 to 10:30. by drummer and junior music industry major Robbie Byers. He also plays in several JMU Ensembles and hosts a jazz show on WXJM Saturday Roanoke Charlottesville Washington D.C. mornings from 10 a.m. to noon. 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The only breath test that you must is old enough and who isn't." Forest I [ills? What about the many homecoming take is one at the police station called Intoxilizer If you do buy cans, Keefer recommends you sagas? Sat through an ASAP class lately, or stood 5000. The only time you must take it is if you are pour them into cups. This helps to dwindle the in front of a judge because of some mistake you arrested for a DUI. possibilities of open container charges. Citizens made over a weekend when you were just trying "The best way to describe it is as a typewriter are not allowed to have the original bottle or can to have fun? Then pay attention and learn how looking object with a hose," Keefer says trying to that the alcohol came in open in public. But to to make the law work for your benefit, because it describe the Intoxilizer 3000. He adds each avoid any trouble, Keefer suggests students never have a was wntten to protect machine is hooked UZ 1 cup, can "We are not encouraging people to break the up to a centra or bottle outside law," emphasizes I larrisonburg attorney Robert reading station in because they attract "Hob" Keefer. "We just want students to be aware of Richmond, where attention. "Those red their rights." the results are cups are targets, police During his 17 years o\ practicing law, Keefer printed out, to give see them and immedi- has encountered many situations where people, the most accurate ately assume there is especially students, were convicted of a crime reading. alcohol in them," he simply because they did not know their rights According to says. afforded to them under the United States Keefer, the Alco- To be convicted of Constitution. Sensor ill, which an open container or "1 realized that this community is devoting is the device underage possession of significant resources to arresting JMU students," carried by offi- alcohol violation, the Keefer says. cers and used officer must be able to That's when he decided to make a card, now outside the jj prove that the contents known as the "Keefer Card." This card is a lam- police station, is \ are alcoholic. inated business card that students can keep in not as reliable. 5 According to their wallet. On one side Keefer has printed his "It has to be | Keefer, in business information oi how to .get in touch calibrated every Charlottesville, the with him, while the other side can be shown to month and if used contents must be sent police in lieu o( saying anything. should be calibrated a couple of days before. to a lab and come "Don't admit to anything," Keefer says. There are lots of protocols in the manual," he anything..." back positive for "Simply give |a police officer] an IP and my says. alcohol in order for card and don't say anything else to them you One of the protocols requires an officer to someone to be con- don't have to say anything." wait 15 minutes between uses in order for the victed of an illegal Under the Fifth Amendment to the sensor to clear properly. Other things may also! - Keefer possession of alcohol Constitution, silence is protected, preventing affect the results from an Alco-Sensor test" charge. self-incrimination, stating: No person shall be including having a breath mint or some over the In Harrisonburg the drink doesn't have to be held to answer for a capital or otherwise int'a- counter drugs. tested for alcohol content. Instead, the officer mous crime. Keefer also recommends many solutions to only has to tell the judge that he has substantial Keefer reiterates again and again each time avoid even drawing attention to yourself or the reason to believe the drink contained alcohol. stressing the importance a little more, "Do not parties you might be attending. Among these, he "They usually say 'it smelled like alcohol,"' say anything." recommends purchasing cans instead of kegs o( Keefer says about police testimony during a "This means you don't have to tell [an ot'ti- beer. trial. "But alcohol is odorless, really they are cer] you drank," Keefer says. "You also don't "Don't get a keg because you have to sign for smelling the beer not the alcohol, they can't have to tell them you didn't drink. There is no it," Keefer says. "If you have a keg you're guar- smell that." Keefer further explained by saying obligation to prove you are not guilty." anteeing no one under the age oi 21 will drink that even though O'Doul's smells like beer, it has no alcohol in it. "Hundreds if not thousands of people are convicted "Hundreds if not thousands of people are wrongly of open container violations each year." - Keefer convicted wrongly of open container violations each year," Keefer says. "Most people do not get - - - - 14 South Main- - - - lawyers. I've seen 50 cases that I or others could your car and the driver of the car is usually doesn't mean tell them everything or do some- have won but people just march up there and responsible for anything found." thing you don't have to do." plead guilty." When an officer comes to your home, they Keefer puts a lot of emphasis primarily on What about search and seizures? We have also must have a warrant or your permission to not breaking the law, and secondly if you are all heard the term, but students are wrongly come inside. Keefer advises students to open the charged with something, to get a lawyer. searched all the time, Keefer says, because they door but not let an officer into the house or "The consequences are too high," Keefer are unaware of their light to say "no." Whether an allow anyone inside to run from the police. says. "The costs of a lawyer are around the same officer asks to search your car or your home they "Be polite and if the cops are responding to as all the fees you might end up paying if con- usually have to have a warrant. a noise complaint, be compliant by turning victed." "If they are asking (to search) then they down the music and telling eveiyone to quiet But with a lawyer, he says, you have a better probably can't do it without permission," Keefer down," he says. chance of having a clean record. "Many were says. "Always say no, even if you don't believe "Don't think they can order everybody to innocent and just in the wrong place at the there is anything in your car," he said. "You leave," Keefer says. "Just say 'no' politely ... that wrong time." a don't know what someone else may have left in is important, don't be rude, be polite but that Hop in. We have lots of room," The Free Ride Guy Marty assures them. However, it has not by Kathleen Rellihan streets safe. always been a smooth ride for This is a popular option Marty. In the last two years he Herds of students line the among the strapped-for-cash has had to overcome major oppo- sidewalks, some heading home or students that are eager to have a sitions from the HPD and the cab some heading out. night out without the risk. car is lower, services in town. The Harrisonburg Police An ex-cab driver, Marty is used and gas less expensive, "I was charged with five first- Department is on the prowl flag- to being behind the wheel. Marty says he misses the notoriety class misdemeanors for operating ging down intoxicated pedestri- "It's my way to keep people of the long white "hooptie." an illegal taxi service. It was a ans. Obnoxious screams echo off from drinking and driving. I "I couldn't go five feet in the short trial. I was found not guilty apartment balconies. It's Saturday worked as a cab driver for some other car without people scream- on all acounts," he says. night in Harrisonburg, and JMU years and I really liked driving the ing and beeping," Marty says. Marty also had to prove that students are staking a claim on students. I noticed there just weren't It may be the free ride that he was not stealing business from the town. enough cab drivers in town and stu- lures the students in initially, but the cab services. Pulling into the entrance of an dents were short on cash," he says. Marty's charming character keeps Several students claim they off-campus apartment complex, a In the fall of 1998, 435-RIDE them calling back. call Marty because it takes up to pack of partygoers recognize the was born. "This is not a cab serv- Juniors Andy Hill and Libbey 30 minutes to get a cab, and if owner of a green van and within ice. It's a free service. I accept Cho have called Marty for rides they call Marty he usually prom- seconds, the pack turns into a donations, but I never charge any- since their freshman year. Pulling ises to be there in 15 minutes or less. stampede. Shrieking, they crowd one," Marty says. into a Neff Avenue apartment Christopher Peterson, a fresh- around the van. Perhaps part of Marty's initial complex, they immediately come man, prefers to call Marty even No, it's not a beer truck sight- allure was that he was not your running out to the van. As soon as though it might be awhile before ing, it's Marty Solomon. average ride. Cruising around the doors close, Hill says, "I feel he can get through. He says it's Marty is somewhat of a town in a stylish 1970 Buick bad, Marty, I don't have a tip for worth the wait. household name in this college Electra surely made transit more you tonight." "I call Marty because I sup- town. A good Samaritan and pseu- appealing than a beat-up cab or an "That's OK," he says. "You port what he is doing and he is do-cab driver, Marty offers free overcrowded bus. know all I need is a smile from Libbey." more dependable than the cabs," rides to JMU students on the Last month, 435-RIDE's "All right, Marty, what joke do he says. weekends in an effort to curb biggest advertisement was you have for us tonight?" says Hill. Though most students sup- drinking and driving to keep the replaced by a new seven-seater Marty proceeds to entertain by port Marty and his efforts to deter van to telling a couple of lighthearted jokes. drinking and driving, Marty accom- Even students that are new admits he sometimes does receive modate patrons feel at ease in Marty's van. negative comments from the t h e "What's going on tonight, community, like "Why do you growing Marty? I know you know where support underage drinking?" number the party is!" is a typical greeting Marty responds, "Students o f when the energetic partygoers are going to parties regardless. I patrons. stumble into the van. just don't want them going with Though In the rare moments that their cars. 1 sleep better at night t h e Marty's phone stops ringing, it is knowing I have prevented people mainte- not uncommon for him to offer from drinking and driving," nance rides to students that flag him Marty smiles, "but I also have fun on this down on the streets, "Need a ride? doing it." u "It's my way to keep people from drinking and driving." - Solomon - - - - South Main 1 f>- — - RICH MILLIARD DESIGN A ILLUSTRATION ly. "It really did. Now that 23 years have passed, Hilliard's career took another step in the it's easier to say that. In the past I would tell peo- right direction in the early '90's when he was pie that sometimes and they would look at me hired as creative director of PeopleVision, a The old saying goes, "Don't judge a book by like I was insane, but now people understand it. its cover." Rich Hilliard is no exception. A man I suppose it's comparable to someone saying my known for his dark clothes and wire frame glass- life was changed by Pokemon, I mean people es, underneath he boasts a colorful personality, a would look at you funny. But I got all the books sharp sense of humor, and a hand that never and conceptual art and for the first time I saw stops drawing. that people actually did this stuff as a career. It Born and raised 30 minutes up Interstate 81 changed my whole outlook. And from that in Page County, Hilliard became interested in moment on I knew I wanted to go to art school." biology, spiders specifically, at a young age, and And so go to art school he did. Hilliard found though he always drew on the side, decided that himself at the Pratt Institute in New York after his life would be a life of science. Until 1977, high school. From there he quickly began to that is, and the release of a little film called Star make a name for himself. Wars. "It changed my life," Hilliard says candid- After graduating, he started as a staff illus- trator in a small design firm doing animated videos designed to teach stockbrokers how to use the "new" computers. "It was a good experi- ence," Hilliard says. "I worked there for about, oh, four months and then they lost funding on their next project. They told us we'd be out of work for a week, two weeks, and they'd call us back. But they didn't call us back for two years." Within a week of being let go, Hilliard was hired by another design studio as a staff design- er, working mainly on layout and illustrations for ads. In 1986, Hilliard got his first taste of leadership when he was hired as art director by a small ad agency, adding to his usual responsi- bilities the supervision of the agency's ads, brochures and photo shoots. Two years later Hilliard took a step up in his career by becoming art director of Dimensional Studios, a "huge place [and] the pace was just backbreaking. It was a very political place and I said 'Geez, I gotta get outta here.'" Hilliard's rendition of a Batman statue ™PC Comics. Harrisonburg's New Year's 2001 Celebration advertising poster a ed by Hilliard. 16 South Main » multimedia company based in New dents." York City that dealt with such high-profile Out of a day-to-day job, Hilliard and his wife clients as Ford Motors, Toshiba and Warner considered something that they had "never con- Bros. Of PeopleVision, Hilliard comments, "The sidered for years and years and years. (We| decid- hours were insane. I mean, we would work 32 ed to move back here to Virginia, and move back hours straight. We did a job for Fashion Cafe, here without any idea of what I was going to do "I don't want to ever walk into class and feel like I'm there because I have to be. I want ot be in class and I don't ever want to lose that." - Hilliard and we worked 28 hours and then had to take with myself. We were going to move back and the job into the city for a big press event, put on worry about it when we got there." suits, you know, look good for the cameras. We Fortunately, fate was looking kindly on the were worn out." Hilliards, and shortly after they moved back to the 1996 brought marriage to Rich Hilliard, and Valley, the phone rang. "My mother-in-law, God it also brought him to a fork in the road. His job bless her, [called and I said why don't you contact demanded rigorous hours and frequent travel, JMU and before you know it I'm teaching here which meant time away from his new wife. So in with a one-year appointment. Now I have a Dracula ™Universal Studios. 1997, Hilliard left PeopleVision, though "oddly revolving term appointment and I love it." enough, they never hired my replacement. So I Now in his second year at JMU, Hilliard teach- still do all the work for them. I still do all the cre- es classes such as Illustration, Introduction to ative work. So, even [now), I do it all via fax and Computer Graphics, Introduction to Typography FedEx." "JMU," he added, "encourages this. They and Print Communication Design. want us to stay current and be viable. If you're "The way I teach is I try to make everything an English professor you're expected to do schol- project-oriented. I'm a big believer in project-ori- arly research, you're expected to write papers ented work, because if people do their work well, and books. And I think rightly so. If we're out then they've got a portfolio piece right there. I there working and living up to the standards of don't give the students a lot of exercises, I don't the workplace, we can pass that on to the stu- give a lot of quizzes. If you get a good piece out of a class, then it makes you that much stronger. I also believe in giving a lot of projects because, if anything, I want everyone to stay interested, and I think if we dragged on too long with one project, everyone, and that's myself included, would lose interest. "I don't want to ever walk into class and feel like I'm there because I Mummy ™Universal Studios. have to be. I want to be in class, and I don't ever want to lose that. That's really important to me. And what's also important to me, I'm not here for my own self-aggrandizement. What I do outside of JMU, that's for my ego. The Universal monsters project I'm working on, those types of things I do, the illustrations I do for DC Comics. I just designed a Batman statue that's going to be out in comic book/hobby stores in January, things like that. That's the stuff I do for my own enjoyment. What I'm here for is the students and for their betterment and for their learning. That's why I'm here so many hours. That's why you can come by my office at 9 o'clock at Holiday Cards created by Hilliard. Wolfman ™Universal Studios. South Main 17 back to 'and's' again ... You've got to November. It's going to be partly animated, it's learn how to deal with that, because it's going to be partly live-action, an actor in make commercial and they're the people up, and it's all going to be edited together. Then that're payin' the fare." there are some aspects of it Milliard's success and dedication to that are going to be an actu- his job are more than just hard-work al painting that I'm going and luck; they come from a belief in a to render. So it's going to 1 philosophy. There are two types of be video, animation and people, he says: "solutions-oriented an oil painting all com- people and problem-oriented people." bined to give this Of the two, Hilliard considers himself effect, and hope- to be very much the fully it'll be former. "I feel that installed late there are people 2001, early out there who 2002 at are, they're Universal problem-ori- Studios Japan." ented. All they With a want to do is say, 'Oh, career that's this is terrible. What're spanned almost we gonna do, what're we two decades, it's gonna do?' and they're hard to believe wringing their hands. Or, they that Hilliard could say, 'Oh this is terrible. Who's have done more responsible for this?' and they go on a with himself than witch hunt. Whereas I'm the type of he has, but he says person that when I'm presented with the time has flown a problem, I begin to work immedi- by. "You know ately on a solution to fix that prob- what? It just went lem. When you're standing in a for- swoosh right over eign country and you've got a major my head. Can I problem confronting you, you need add something in to be solutions-oriented, you can't there about my just stand around wringing your experience? I've hands. That's probably the most also, over the important thing about me." years, been a So what is Rich Hilliard up free-lance Above: Neil, Buzz and Mike %o to the moon. Right: to outside JMU now? Well, "I artist for all Chcwbacca ™Lucasfilm. haven't really been sworn to secrecy so the major night and I'll be here," he says. I'll just tell you about it. Originally comic book With his professional background, Hilliard [the project I'm working on] started compa- was quick to realize the differences between the out being these full anima- nies. I've educational setting and the business world. tronic figures for Universal worked "School and the business world: two totally dif- Studios Japan, and then they o n ferent entities. In school, you're working on a decided they wanted to go Batman project, you work on it, you show it to the with a three-dimensional proj- teacher, the teacher grades it, (he) may say this video process that ects, pri- can be little better and that could be a little bet- PeopleVision specializes in. So what marily for DC, some hor- ter, and that's it. But when you're in the business we're doing are these big, they appear to be oil ror comics for Marvel, and then some licensed world, you constantly are getting changes. You paintings that look like they're back-lit, but property comic book stuff for Darkhorse have to change all the 'and's' to 'but's' and all they're going to be static and then when a per- Comics, Predator, Aliens, and they did some the 'but's' to 'or's', and then they decide a day son walks by them, they'll come to life. The proj- Universal monster stuff that I worked on. Seems before press they want all the 'but's' changed ect is going to be shot down in Orlando in like when the call goes out for a monster guy, "Stephen King said that when you grow up you're either a Batman kid or a Superman kid, and I was definitely a Batman kid. I've always been drawn to the comic-book style imagery, the graphics of it, the impactful nature that's just inherent in those types of images." - Hilliard 18 South Main I'm pretty much the monster guy." And with a smile he adds, "come see my office and you'll know why." Indeed, Hilliard's office is probably one of the most elaborately decorated offices on campus. Every surface of his oi\K\\ it seems, is cov- ered by some type of memorabilia, whether it be.posters and statuettes or framed illus- "TmpxettY trations of his favorite characters. "I love horror movies, I love comic books, that's a big part of my thing." And it has always much the been. "Stephen King said that when you're a kid growing up you're either a Batman kid or a Superman kid, and I was definitely a Batman kid. I've always been drawn to the MAAlikLJ^J?ilPM comic-book style imagery, the graphics of it, the impactful nature that's just inherent in those types of images. When I was a child -HiUiaid and when I would sit down to draw, I would either draw turtles or spiders or snakes or Batman or Spiderman, or Dracula or Frankenstein or something like that." While in New York, Hilliard began to really understand what was behind his favorite superhero. "Superman," for example, "is about pro- tecting the innocent, |but| Batman, Batman is about punishing the guilty. And, you know," he adds with a laugh, "after living in New York for all those years, punishing the guilty seems like a very attractive concept." Surrounded by vintage posters and action-posed figurines, Rich Hilliard is a poster model for graphic arts success. Asked if, based on all his experiences, he had one piece of advice to share, he was quick to respond. "Wear as many hats as you possibly can, and wear them well." Left: Hcllraiser ™Marvcl Comics. Above Top: Milliard at his desk. Above: I'umpkinhead ™MdM. South Main 19 KG? Cities After Graduation After the long haul at James Madison...Where's the Best Place For Your Potential? boring," she adds. "It's a pretty somewhat hectic and inconvenient ion designer parties. Let's face it, "Real World'' liberal community so anything lately since there have been "As for NYC, I can't say enough JMU has to end. Questions goes ... and I mean anything. I've protests pertaining to Israel and good things about it. I do think it of joining the working seen things in the past year that I Palestine. Overall, though, she says takes a certain type of person to force keep rearing its head. never would have imagined." she loves the area. live here: someone who enjoys a So where do you move to Newton also "I love living in NYC for lot of activity, a fair amount of after graduation? After tasting the says, "San the breadth and variety of stress, and a lot of excitement. It is fruits of independence the college Francisco is such a "1 love living the city," she says. "For absolutely the best place to live if years provide, moving back home beautiful city, so example, I'd never had you're an explorer, or if you like with the parents doesn't sound like living here really is Indian or Thai food before always having something to do. It a fun option. enjoyable. The in NYC for the I lived here, or been to a offers everything—culturally, The following JMU alumni views are amazing, ballet. And contrary to socially, etc. You can go out every have moved to hot cities across the the sights are stereotypes, I have night of the week and never go to country. Take a look at what they unlike any others breadth and always found people the same place. The social life is have to say. But be careful, one of in the world, and here to be open and incredible: there are so many peo- their testimonies might convince the areas around friendly. One of my ple around who just finished col- you enough to make you want to the city provide you favorite small perks of lege, and there are a million fun move there. It's all just a matter of with fun weekend variety oi the the city is that you can places to hang out, whether you what you're looking for. getaways all year get fresh flowers at every enjoy restaurants, clubs, bars round." corner deli for $10, all museums, galleries, and the list San Francisco, California Newton wasn't year round." goes on." "San Francisco is one of the the only one that set Career-wise, Professionally, Molofsky says, best places for young people to her sights on San Lennon says NYC has a "If you are looking to pursue a live, especially if you are at all Francisco. Her and plethora of jobs. career in magazine journalism, interested in the new economy and three other JMU H^^^m "Professionally, the eity New York is basically the only the Internet," says Kelly Newton • grads moved out to holds a great variety oi place to go. It is home to almost (Mass Communication,'99), an the area with her in 1999. "Since opportunities, especially in media, every major consumer magazine, account executive at Hill and then we've convinced about eight technology and finance. For entry and is the epicenter of what is Knowlton, Inc. a public relations others to join us—SF is definitely a level positions, though, you have to usually written about within the agency. "We are literally at the popular place to move after grad- be prepared to make relatively lit- pages of the magazines." center of the newest and fastest uating from JMU," she says. tle money given the hours you put Molofsky says that living in changing industry of the last hun- Libby Temple (SMAD '99), a in and the cost of living here in NYC can put a strain on your dred years. The job market is great graphic designer/production artist the city. My first job in NYC paid pocket, "On the flip side, the cost in San Francisco, but you can do for an Internet company, joined $20,000 in 1992, so I quickly of living is outrageous," she says. whatever you want. Not everyone Newton in San Francisco in learned which bars had happy Be prepared to scrimp and save in works for a dot com." September of 1999. "San Francisco hours with all-you-can-eat buffets order to support yourself. With The social scene is also just as is an incredible city and I recom- and when the free many social opportunities, it's dif- exciting as the job scene. Newton mend it to anyone. The night life concerts were held ficult to see the benefit in building says. "One of the best things about and music scene here are really in Central Fark." a savings account. Honestly, San Francisco is the people. Like intense. There are great bars, clubs Randi don't know hardly any- JMU, people in San Francisco are and restaurants," she says. Molofsky (SMAD, one in their noticeably friendly. Most people Although, Temple adds, "It is print journal- just moved to the area in the last extremely expensive so make sure ism, SCOM few years, so everyone is interested you've saved some cash before you minor, '00), in meeting new people - this come." fashion editor makes moving here and feeling at of National home much easier. It is a cosmo- New York City, New York Jeweler politan city, without the feeling of Laurel Wissinger Lennon, a Magazine, a major metropolis. There's a great 1991 Communications and has a downtown area, and tons of cul- English double major, moved to cushy tural events, but you still bump NYC after attending Wharton grad job that into people you know on the school in 1997. Lennon, who lives has great street." near the United Nations headquar- perks, including world- Life in San Francisco is never ters in Manhattan, says it's been wide travel and attending fash- 20 South Main 20s who saves a substantial city, lots of bars, great nightlife, manager at the Boeing Company. of the city. There are actual float- amount of money while living professional sports teams, you "I am working on an information ing house not house- here. Also, be prepared to grow a name it. But, as with most cities," technology project which will boats, floating thick skin. While the myth of all Petrone says, "Atlanta definitely change how Boeing builds air- houses! New Yorkers being nasty is just has its pitfalls. For one, the roads planes. In my job, I do tons of that, a myth, a certain attitude has here are a mess. Combine the research, presentations, to be acquired in order to deal worst traffic you've ever seen with interviews and writ- with crowds, public transporta- highways that are in worse shape ing. I have tion, and the overall craziness of than Anthony-Seeger, and it can definitely the city on a daily basis." be a nightmare getting around this used my city. There are tons of bumps and JMU skills Atlanta, Georgia potholes to watch out for, plus in the posi- Christie Messina, who just there always seems to be debris in tion." graduated from JMU in May the road, and I'm not talking about Porter con- 2000, was a SMAD major and fast food wrappers. I've seen tires, fesses, "At first, French minor. Now a production plywood even a bicycle all lying in 1 hated Seattle. editor for American Health the highway! That has been my You know the line Consultants, she does layout and biggest beef with Atlanta." from Sleepless in The ferries edits several biotechnology After thinking it over, Petrone Seattle that Rosie are considered part newsletters. says, "Overall, I'd give Atlanta a O'Donnell says to of the highway system." Moving to Atlanta, she admits, solid B. I'd recommend it if you Meg Ryan? 'It rains There's tons of hiking and ski- was an adjustment for her, as it is don't like cold weather and love nine months out of the ing within shouting distance," she for many people who decide to live nightlife." year in Seattle.' Well, not entirely adds. "And when the sun shines, in in uncharted territory. "Atlanta is Melissa Palladino (Mass true, but it rains enough." the summer and the water is so definitely a change for me," she Communications '98) works as an Besides the weather, she says, blue and the trees are so green and says. "I grew up in Northern VA Associate Producer for CNN "I missed my friends and family. I the mountains with white tops, it's and prefer the North to the South. Special Projects in Atlanta. also missed the glorious public breath takingly beautiful. If you like I love big cities, so I am very happy "I really do like it here," she transportation in the D.C. Metro solitude and nature and quirky to have access to so much, as says. "Atlanta is full of young peo- area. People here are in love with stuff, then try Seattle." opposed to being in Harrisonburg. ple and recent graduates from all their cars and public transporta- "There are lots of jobs. The There seem to be a lot of Northerners over the country. There is a lot to tion is fairly non-existent." cost of living is outrageous and the in Atlanta, which the native do, both socially and culturally, Porter explains that Seattle is a salaries don't always match it. 'Atlantans' apparently resent. and it seems that Atlanta is becom- not-so-friendly city. "The people Because there's so much tech However, I think the diversity ing more and more popular as a are quite self-centered and it's a stuff Microsoft, Boeing, zillions makes Atlanta great. I have met a destination for JMU grads. This very chilly attitude that the people of startup (companies). People job ton of young adults from Virginia may be because it is such a have, like they're all better than hop pretty readily and easily." I would definitely recommend Atlanta to future JMU grads because of the vast opportunities here." - Melissa Palladino and many other places." dynamic city, with a reasonable you. Also, there are very few peo- Porter admits that she has Messina says: "I would defi- cost of living." ple of color out here. It's a little mixed feelings about Seattle. "Will nitely recommend Atlanta to other If you're ever feeling JMU unnerving. There is a quote some- I stay out here forever? One of graduates. The weather is much withdrawal, it's not hard to find one gave once about Seattle. It these days, I'm going to get tired of warmer; it is still in the 70s, even fellow JMU grads in Atlanta. said that if you are moving to my feet always being wet," she though it is almost November. The "There is an active JMU Alumni Seattle, you should bring your says. "But on the upside, it never people are much nicer down here, Association in Atlanta, which is friends along. It is awfully, awfully gets really cold or really hot." maybe because of that 'Southern hos- always a plus," she says. hard to make friends here. People Porter says, "I like new and pitality." Altogether, Palladino says, "We are just really into doing their own challenging things. And Seattle Messina's boyfriend, Rob have many restaurants, bars, thing and aren't veiy social." has plenty of both." u Petrone (SMAD, '00), interviewed movie theaters and concert venues, A visit home to Virginia some- in Atlanta and landed a job as a so it always seems like there is what changed her thoughts on If none of these places interest television producer for Batten something to do." Seattle. "I went back East to visit you, then go to money.com's link Communications, which airs and it didn't feel right," she says. on the Net to finding the best place sports programming and other Seattle, Washington "I missed the mountains and the for you. The site includes a screen- video-related projects. Petrone has Erika Porter, who graduated water and all the trees. One of the ing tool designed to find the best slightly similar views about from JMU in 1994 with a double first things I loved about Seattle city for you with a quick or a Atlanta, but has his own take on major in Mass Communications was the lack of humidity. I also detailed search, depending on what the city. and English, moved to Seattle with grew to love the quirkiness of it. factors are important to you, like "With Atlanta, it's been so far, her fiance soon after graduating We have a park with a big gas- favorable economic conditions, so good ... for the most part," he from JMU. works in it. You can kayak around affordable housing, commuting admits. "There's a lot to do in this Porter is currently a project Lake Union, smack in the middle time and weather, u - - - - South Main 21 HATOPURG Living below the line: South Main examines how people are getting by the in the 'Burg 1980, when on a similarly chilly winter day, a Keith Feigenbaum Photos by Jeri Moser man was found frozen to death on the front steps of the church. This startling event, to say On a cool and rainy Wednesday in aren't afraid to speak their minds. the least, opened the eyes of many. December, a crowd of people congregate in the Charles has been a Blessed Sacrament soup "This made us realize that we have to do lobby of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church kitchen regular for 16 years. something for our people [in town)," says in downtown llarrisonburg. Some stand alone, "It's a good place for people to meet and LaSpina. staring blankly but patiently at the floor. Others socialize," he says. "I'm trying to make new Thus began the effort that today feeds up to greet new arrivals or make small talk with what friends. But mostly I come for soup and sand- 50 people a week (Monday through Friday), in seem like old friends. Still others peer nervously wiches." addition to the 50 or so who habitually take at the locked wooden double doors opposite the Such fare is in large supply at the church their seats at the Wednesday soup kitchen. The entrance. these days thanks to substantial government efforts to feed those in need are widespread Your typical worshippers awaiting the start contributions, explains Deacon Fred LaSpina, a across the community. In fact, various religious of mass? Not quite. Rather, these men, women soft-spoken man with an air of quiet humility. affiliations and private groups have banded and children of various races and ages have "The government has plenty of food. They just together to make sure someone in need can get a descended upon the church with a free hot meal need people to distribute it," he says rather mat- hot meal on any given day of the week. From in mind. And that's exactly what they get every ter-of-factly. Monday lunches at the Little Grill to food sup- Wednesday afternoon beginning at 4:30 at Blessed Sacrament has been serving as a go- plies provided by the Community Mennonite Blessed Sac lament's soup kitchen. between for the government and the needy since Church's Patchwork Pantry, the Harrisonburg This afternoon, though, spaghetti not soup — is on the menu. "The cold brings more people in. But there's To the left oi the entrance to the church all- purpose room stand a couple o\ docile, middle- always enough food - amazingly" aged men. Charles and BJ. are soup kitchen reg- ulars and, while both are soft-spoken, they - Patti Mclnerney, soup kitchen volunteer — - - 22 South Main- - - - community is making a concerted effort to pro- lists aid categories that include nutrition and those on the receiving end. vide for the less fortunate. wellness, family and human development, man- "We ask the people to help," LaSpina says. Harrisonburg residents in need can not only agement, and housing and consumer education. "There's a certain dignity about that." receive hot meals in shelters and church halls, Back at the church, it's now 4:25 p.m. and a Which means those eating also clean their but can also learn helpful tips on meal planning quiet tension has built up in the lobby. A woman own plates, pour their own drinks and put away at home and nutrition. Through an educational with dark, long hair wearing short sleeves to their chairs at the end of the meal. process that uses scientific knowledge, organi- reveal tattoo-covered arms silently clambers up The clock hands finally reach 4:30 and the zations such as the Virginia Cooperative to B.J. She has the look of someone with a little double doors swing open, allowing about 20 Extension's (VCE) provide programs like the more than spaghetti on her mind. She's in no hungry souls to quickly file into the room. Smart Choices Nutrition Education Program mood to talk, especially to a reporter. When The spacious, cinder-block room has the (SCNEP) that help families learn such practices asked how she's doing, she automatically turns warm and peaceful feel of the typical events as food resource management, meal and nutri- to walk away, looking back only to say, as if irri- room in a house of worship. Posters with chil- since 1980 when ... a man was found frozen to death on the front steps of the church. tional planning, and food safety. tated by the question, "Not good right now." dren's marker and crayon drawings of religious SCNEP targets limited resource and food B.J. looks tired, though his proud face pays scenes line the walls from end to end. In the stamp audiences, including single-adult fami- no heed to his friend's quick disappearance, as middle of the room are eight folding tables lined lies, pregnant or breast-feeding women and he continues to look forward, as if in prepara- perfectly in two rows of four. Each hungry par- teens, those dependent upon food banks and tion to speak. ticipant is drawn to a seat and paper placemat as residents suffering from diet-related chronic "I always come down here and eat," he states if he or she had done the same thing last disease. According to the program's informa- assuredly. "First, it's good eating here. Second, Wednesday. Of course, most had. tional brochure, with the help of organizations they always say a prayer before they eat. And Soup kitchen volunteer Patti Mclnerney says, like Mercy House and the Blue Ridge Area Food they always ask us to take down the chairs at the "It's common to see a lot of the same people. The Bank/Super Pantry Program, participants are end." cold brings more people in. But there's always shown to improve their food management and B.J.'s final statement says a great deal about enough food — amazingly." nutrition practices by an average of 89 percent the ideals inherent in the Blessed Sacrament Though the smell of spaghetti sauce and upon graduation from the year-long courses. program. While anyone lacking significant freshly brewed coffee draws many to the all- The VCE also prints a brochure outlining its financial means can benefit from the free meals, purpose room, it's actual need that beckons all efforts to service families in Rockingham County the church tries to take it a step beyond food, diners to the church. Mclnerney, who is a mem- and five other Virginia counties. The brochure attempting to foster a sense of responsibility in ber of one of the five volunteer groups that help A Harrisonburg resident enjoys a meal at the Blessed Sacrament Soup Kitchen on a Wednesday night (left) while volunteers help serve food (right). South Main 'IS- - - - prepare and serve the meals, VEC Interviewer Supervisor Jim explains that many of the partici- Lincoln confirms this, saying, "If pants receive government assis- you're looking for a job in this area, tance, such as welfare. you can get one ... The companies are Harrisonburg currently faces begging for any people that are very little unemployment. Of the employable. We're not swamped [at city's 19,573-strong labor force, the VEC]. On a busy day we'll get 25 only 253 people were unemployed people in here — and that's not a as of August 2000—a paltry 1.3 busy day." Lincoln also mentions that percent, according to the Virginia not everyone is necessarily "employ- Employment Commission (VEC). able." Compare this to an unemployment He continues, "There may be cir- rate of 2.6 percent in the state of cumstances (for instance) where a Virginia and 4.1 percent on the person can't work. If they have no national level. transportation, if they're a substance abuser, can't get child care or if there's educational issues." However, Lincoln acknowledges A Living Wage Campaign that a good deal of workers in the poultry industry -- the area's largest by Sarah Jones two groups have common or simi- $8-an-hour living wage ordinance employer — may only earn about $8 lar causes that it was easy to work for town employees. While they per hour, or the equivalent of about While researching a paper, together and they were able to get had success with the town, they $17,000 per year. "I don't know that one social work major compiled started fairly quickly. are still working to convince UVa. you can support a family of four on data that compelled her to start "Right now we do not have to pass an ordinance. that, but for a single person it's not a living wage campaign at JMU. formal club recognition, but we "We are modeling our cam- bad," he reasons. Sara Sentell discovered dur- hope to get that in the spring," paign somewhat after UVa's," While some regulars are unem- ing her research that out of the Sentell says. Sentell says. ployed due to various health or fami- 1,925 full time employees at Even though they are not for- The minimum wage of $5.15 ly-related reasons, employment is not JMU, 189 of them earn $16,000 mally recognized by the university doesn't allow for a worker to live the most pressing issue for a majority or less annually. These numbers the small group has been meeting above the poverty line, she contin- of the soup kitchen regulars. A num- are taken from the November in the loft of Wilson Hall every ues to explain. ber of the diners retire to church 1999 JMU employment figures Sunday at 5:30 p.m. to discuss "Living wage addresses the provided meals after long days on the provided by the university's what steps need to be taken to welfare to work issue, which is job at construction sites, in poultry Department of Institutional implement a living wage. people who are employed but are factories, or, in Charles' case, on the Effectiveness. "We are planning to talk to the still on welfare, meaning they city's streets and front porches. "In essence that means 10 city council and get an ordinance can't live adequately [on just what "I do four paper routes," he says percent of full time workers [at passed at the city level first," they make]," Sentell says. with a hint of pride. JMU] are not earning a living Sentell says. "It shouldn't be too "Minimum wage keeps people Charles takes a seat at the table wage," Sentell says. difficult because I believe the city at the poverty level because it closest to the doors and removes his A livable wage is earning is already close to paying a living doesn't allow them to save, they knit hat. As volunteers begin to carry enough to support a family and wage [of $8 an hour]. Then we just don't make enough." trays of spaghetti, marinara sauce, dependents without receiving will target key local businesses in Unemployment rates do not bread and salad to a buffet-style table federal aid such as food stamps. the area and get them to pay a liv- directly correlate with poverty. running alongside a wall, hungry So, a full-time worker is earning ing wage for their workers ... Harrisonburg currently has an people cautiously form a line. The enough to live above the poverty With the council and some local unemployment rate of 1.3 per- rate slow at which their feet move line. businesses behind it, it might be cent, according to the Virginia does not mirror the anxiety in their "That means they can pro- easier to convince [the Board of Employment Commission. faces. vide food, shelter and clothing Visitors at JMU] to pass it." "A low unemployment rate Charles remains seated. "I'll just without public assistance," Living wage campaigns are doesn't affect the poverty level," wait until the crowd thins," he states explains Sentell. "The federal appearing across the country in Jim Lincoln of VEC says. in the tone of a man who's been there government defines the poverty cities, towns and some universities. Because the cost of living before. He explains that he's in no rush level |for a family oi four] at The first ordinance mandating varies depending on where one and continues, saying, "The best thing's $16,000." that workers earn enough to allow resides there is not a set dollar getting out of the house." Sentell presented these fig- them to live above the poverty line amount that living wage cam- Many of the 40 or so diners ures to a few friends including was established for Baltimore, city paigns across the country are ask- return to the food line for seconds many involved in an anti-sweat- employees in 1994. Since then ing. and thirds. Near the end of the shop campaign on campus, and campaigns have been fairly suc- "I was told by Jim Dueskins evening much food remains, though about 10 of them went to work cessful in other places. The [of Harrisonburg Redevelopment none will go to waste. The extras will on how to bring a living wage University of Virginia Labor Authority] that $8 an hour is a be packed up and sent home with the ordinance to JMU. Action Group was able to con- livable wage for this area," participants, Mclnerney says. Sentell says that since the vince Charlottesville to pass an Sentell says. Wasting food is not an option. As Mclnerney speaks, a young - - - - 24 South-Main-- - - - boy with tousled blond hair and a Spiderman T-shirt jumps from ■ 1 his folding chair and shines a spaghetti sauce-covered grin in y *9 i her direction. With that grin, one is remind- ed that while to many people Wednesday is just another dreary, bone chilling winter day, to some ^r-' » k^. M in Harrisonburg, it is spaghetti day ; 1 * at the soup kitchen. Q Stephan Morris has Dessert at the "■» Blessed Sacrament Soup Kitchen, (far right) A home at the trailer park off East Market Street. At least at the end oi this week I can tell my family I found a job. I proudly march over to the bank to cash my check - then I can pay some Life as Charles Chen bills. But I owe the bank money, so my paycheck diminishes. I pay the teller College student simulates life mired in poverty $50 of the $300 I owe. He says it's OK and maybe next week I can pay more. I nod, but really I am thinking, "How the hell do you expect me to have more money next week? I haven't even bought groceries for two entire weeks, and after I pay a portion of my bills, I won't have a damn My name is Charles Chen. I am a forty-year-old man with a wife and penny to my name!" two kids. I lost my job a month ago, and am behind in paying all my bills, It's week three, and my wife purchases food, since we can't starve any owing close to $700 in all. I have no education, and have only $125 in more. It's nice to have some food but more importantly she gets a job at savings. My family is hungry, my electricity is about to be turned off, I the grocery store: She makes $7 an hour. Maybe now we can pay our rent might lose my home. My unemployment compensation has just run out. and some of our other bills. In reality I am a senior SMAD major participating in the "Life in a At the end of the fourth week we are on our way to paying off our State of Poverty" simulation. It is targeted towards senior social work and bills. The simulation is over, and I can be a student again. After an hour of nursing majors at JMU, but it's open to all, which is how I am now role- living the life of Charles Chen I am ecstatic to be Sarah again. While my playing a 40-year old unemployed man. head spins, I am tense, anxious, frustrated ... and enlightened. The whistle blows and the simulation begins. I have 15 minutes to get This is how people live. It hits me hard. There are people out there that bus passes so I can pawn our TV and pay some bills, buy some groceries. struggle each day. It's a struggle to stay afloat or just to keep your head Most importantly, I need to find a job. above water. Everything is pulling against you. During those four "weeks" I wait in line for bus passes the entire 15 minutes. Finally, I get to the oi 15 minutes each, some things had gone well. But my kids were front of the line. It's my turn, but the whistle blows again signaling the end approched by drug dealers and my 15-year-old son stole food. He had of the week, and the man who sells the passes tells me to come back next seen the other families eating and wanted some oi those candy bars. I did- week. n't have time to even notice until he told me. 1 was too busy worrying Lesson one: Transportation is definitely something I have always taken about the bills. And among an entire mess of other problems I had been for granted. ripped off twice at the pawn shop and who knows where else. I go back to my group (a.k.a. my home) and apologize profusely for I realize this is what many people experience daily. I'm graduating not accomplishing a thing. 1 feel horrible, like a big disappointment. soon and I think to myself, what if Charles Chen's life really were my I look around and see some families have managed to get to the gro- own? cery store. I watch enviously as they snack on candies and granola bars. This final question and everything it means are what I take away from (College Me didn't eat breakfast, but that's nothing compared to the the "Life in the state o\ Poverty" simulation. Originally created by the Simulation Me who just let my family starve for the week). My wife has Reform Organization of Welfare Education Association (Rowel), based in gone to social services and tells me we didn't qualify for aid because we Missouri, the simulation was written and designed by people who all had own a car. I don't understand. lived in a state o\ poverty at one time. Here at JMU, the simulation is pre- The next week commences and I literally run to the bus pass office. I sented by Virginia Cooperative Extent ion, a program based out of Virginia buy 10 passes for $10. Then 1 go to unemployment. 1 sit down. The man Tech that works to educate low income families throughout Virginia. Its is nice. He asks politely what kind of education I have. I am embarrassed. purpose is to help participants understand what it is like to be part of a "1 don't know. My profile card doesn't mention what education I typical low income family. have," I say, slipping out of character for a moment. The program is in its second year here at JMU and while it is open to "I guess that means 1 don't have any," I say after a pause. any student who wants to enroll, it generally attracts mostly senior Social He smiles and says that all he can offer is a janitor job at the school or Work and Health Science majors. a guard job at the jail, but to qualify for the jail position I must have a high Within the simulation there are 26 families that participants role-play. school diploma. At the end oi our four weeks, represented in one hour, some people in the Not having any type oi diploma, I take the janitorial job. It only pays class had managed to get themselves and their families completely out of $5.15 an hour, but that's better than nothing. I remember that my wife debt and living a better life, while others where in jail or worse o(f than has a high school diploma. She will have to get a job also if we are to when they began. But, in the end, one thing was for sure: everyone had a support our family. ^^^^_^^__ deeper appreciation o( what it means to live at the poverty line. - — — - South Main 25- - - - ittle drill owner Ron Copeland is kno within the Harrisonburg community. With the backing support of Our Community Place, Copeland is making SUTC'TO one goes hungi Mitch Martin photos by Jeri Moser ■ Ron Copeland is giving away food to quently filled with up to 50 people participat- there is civility and calm." "anyone in the world regardless of ing in the soup kitchen and an empty table is Mike Deaton, like many of the volunteers at anything, no strings attached." Each often hard to find. However, no one is turned the Soup Kitchen, believes service is a necessary Monday Copeland's restaurant, the away. Those who are hungry are fed, and vol- part of daily life. "Service is to one's self, serv- Little Grill, hosts the Free Food For All Soup unteers seeking an opportunity to give to others ice to the community, and service to friends Kitchen where anyone and everyone is wel- and take part in a truly inclusive community and strangers alike. Soup kitchen is all of the come. According to Copeland, food is only a are can do so. above," Deaton says. small part of the soup kitchen he and a number "I can truly say the experience has Copeland's program has been a growing of volunteers that help each week are working changed my life," says Kai Safran, a soup success for eight years and recently he and oth- to create a more ideal and inclusive community. kitchen volunteer. "There is no better feeling ers involved with the soup kitchen explored the "The central idea is a cooperative meal instead than to give without expectation every week at idea of moving it into a larger building across of a charitable meal," said Copeland who the Little Grill." the street from the Little Grill, at the corner of founded the soup kitchen in October 1992. The soup kitchen offers anyone in the com- Johnson and Main Streets downtown. The program is run completely by volun- munity the chance to come and help others The relocation concept eventually expand- teers and operates solely on donations. Food who may be less fortunate. But more impor- ed into Our Community Place, a community preparation begins at 10 a.m. and lunch is tantly it promotes equality and service. center of sorts that will house the soup kitchen served around noon each Monday. Anyone is "The lines between 'us' and 'them' aren't as well as other service-oriented events. Those welcome and encouraged to come down to the there," Copeland says. "We are feeding crimi- involved formed a board to oversee operations, Grill to help or simply to eat. The Grill is fre- nals and preachers, drunks and teachers, and and the process of raising money to purchase "The lines between 'us' and 'them' aren't there. We are feeding criminals and preachers, drunks and teachers, and there is civility and calm." - Copeland - - - - 2(> South Main- - - - i ■ ■ ' ■« and renovate the empty building has been Copeland contends that to allow any partic- underway for over a year. ular group to have an unbalanced say in what "We've raised about 13,000 at this point, happens with Our Community Place would not mostly through spaghetti suppers, yard sales' be in the best interest of the organization or the and donations ... everything really grassroots," community it strives to serve. Copeland says. Copeland also hopes the center will act as a The organization hopes to create a place common ground for students and residents in that will work to explore aspects of community the Harrisonburg area. He enjoys seeing posi- building, personal growth, and empowerment tive interaction between the two groups and towards self-sufficiency. A number of free pro- believes that students from JMU and EMU bring grams will be offered with these goals in mind. a vital amount of energy into the community. Some of these programs include yoga classes, a Copeland feels that the student population pregnancy sharing group, a recycling center, a offers an extensive amount of time and effort whole foods buying group, language exchange that can be utilized by service-oriented organi- and Bible studies. zations like Our Community Flace. Many stu- The board consists of seven members dents already volunteer at a number of places including Copeland. Each member is responsi- and some are spending required internships in ble for a specific aspect of the project, includ- community service. ing fund raising, building and legal issues, "I think when people here see that these newsletters and bylaws. Although the board students are real people with a lot of intelli- has a hand in directing the organiztion, anyone gence that can do a lot of work and are willing interested is welcome to attend the board's to help, they become really energized," meetings which are held at 2:00 p.m. on Mon- Copeland says. days, just after the Soup Kitchen. Copeland says Volunteers at the Little Grill soup kitchen all opinions are openly welcomed and taken and Our Community Place give freely of into consideration. their own time to help others each week. Por "The ideas we stress within the group are this they deserve recognition and reward, but inclusiveness, consensus decision making and would most likely not accept it, believing that ensuring that no individual has power due to service is their duty, as it should be for money or other resources," Copeland says. everyone. In this way, the organization works to cre- A number of regularly held events are ate a place that serves the community without offered by Our Community Place and all are answering to any particular individual or welcome to attend. There is a Community group's interests. However, Copeland admits Potluck, a monthly general meeting and dinner that it's often hard to turn down money being held the first Monday of each month at the Lit- offered for building renovation or general tle Grill at 6 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to funding by other groups. To do so might tar- bring a dish. A fund raising dinner is also held nish the project's integrity, an integrity which is the third Sunday of each month from G to 8:00 important to all involved. p.m. held at the Little Grill, J MISSION STATEMENT: OUR COMMUNITY PLACE TO PROMOTE THE CONCEPT OF AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY WHICH APPRECIATES DIVERSITY AND SEES DIFFERENCES AND CONFLICT AS OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH. TO ACCOMMODATE, FOSTER AND PROVIDE ACTIVITIES AND PRO- GRAMS RELATED TO PERSONAL AND COMMUNITY WELL-BEING. TO BE A RESOURCE AND NETWORK IN THE COMMUNITY FOR INDI- VIDUALS SEEKING INFORMATION OR SERVICES ALREADY PROVIDED BY OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. Top: Volunteers Mike Deaton and Hanna Foster prepare food for a Monday lunch. Middle: Daniel TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TOWARD SELF-SUFFI- Lee "Boowe" Carter (left) and a friend wait for lunch to be served. Bottom: Outside view of the CIENCY, THUS CREATING SOCIAL CAPITAL FOR THE COMMUNITY Little Grill, located at 621 North Main Street. AT LARGE. - - - - South Main 27---- Gazing toward the Quad from the site of pres- ent-day Anthony-Seeger Hall in the early 1920's. Photo taken from The 1923 Schoolma'am. THE WAY WE WERE 'TKoMtctL &Mecfe otouptwze lemenden, t&e cwzif ct ceded fo &e Michelle Riner Francis Downey applied the last stroke of cial" date. the students enforced the rules. Stout says pun- Mush to her smiling face before going down "There was a Presbyterian church that had ishments for breaking the rules were harsh. the dorm stairs. a young people's meeting at night," she says. "The housemothers would check on us and She had been waiting for this night all week. "You could meet some of the town boys at the give us call-downs," Stout says. "Some students She was going o\\ a date. church." were put on some kind of probation. You could This event was no small matter. As a stu- The walk back to campus from the church get kicked out if you did anything bad enough, dent in the 1930s at Madison College, the for- was also a social affair. Downey referred to it as like drinking or smoking." mer name of James Madison University, going the "flirtation walk." All of the rules and regulations kept the on a date involved more than just picking up "As we were going to church and coming students on their toes, and even a bit scared. the phone. back, guys would get in their cars and drive Stout remembered a time when she was "1 couldn't date just any guy that came to from the college to downtown and back to the scared not to return to school after a bad school, unless my parents had given permission college again as the girls walked to and from snowstorm. and I had sent it to the dean," Downey says. church," she says. "I didn't want to go to the administrative The selection of men was slim in the 1930s. Besides dating regulations, the girls also council and explain why I was late. Mother said "Guys from town had their names on a list," faced many day-to-day regulations. she can still remember how I looked walking Downey says. "Their names had to be approved "Doors were locked at 10:30 p.m. in the dor- through the snow carrying a suitcase to where by a panel." mitory," Margaret Sites, a 1948 graduate says. the car was." The regulations only increased once the Students came up with innovative ways to Once Stout returned to campus she realized date began. Students were only allowed to extend their study time beyond the "lights out" that many students had not made it back. meet their dates in Alumnae Hall, where they call at 11 p.m. "They didn't do anything about it," she says. had to sign out. "1 was scared to do most anything," Sites "It just shows you how silly we were." When the date began they didn't catch a says, "but a lot of times I would put something Once a freshman learned the dorm regula- movie and go out to eat. Instead they spent the up around the lamp so that it didn't shine out." tions, the next step was getting registered for next couple of hours walking the quadrangle, now called the Quad. "I couldn't date just any guy that came to school, unless "You were never left alone with a date," my parents had given permission ..." - Downey Downey says. "You just walked the quadrangle in front of Wilson Hall and talked to your date Mary Stout, a 1939 graduate says she classes. Even in the 1930s registering was a long while everyone else also entertained their dates remembered students hiding out in the dorm and frustrating process. at the same time." bathrooms after lights out. "We used to have to stand in line for hours Only seniors were allowed in cars with their "Many girls had to get in the bathroom tubs to register," Stout says. "I always said there is a dates, but they needed parental permission. to study after hours," she says. "They would take better way to do this. I remember how bad my Downey says the Harrisonburg boys found pillows and blankets." back hurt standing in line so long. Everyone ways to see the girls, even if it wasn't an "offi- Housemothers who lived in the dorms with went the same day. It was ridiculous." 28 South Main RULES THROUGH THE DECADES 1909 1920s 1930s 1940s Students need permis- Smoking was prohibit- A senior could dine in a Radios were pernutted sion to go to town for ed, on or off campus. restaurant on Sunday in dorms. any reason. Students had to be on with a date without a Girls could date on A student could receive campus by 6 p.m. each chaperone. Sunday nights without calls from young men in day. All students were having to go to church the reception room of A girl could ride in an allowed to miss whatever services. the dormitory from 8 to automobile only within meals they desired. Students were allowed 10 p.m. Friday and the city limits and only Drinking was prohib- to ride downtown in a Saturday nights, if she with her parents, a ited. taxi with a date in bad had permission from member of the faculty Stockings were required weather. her'parents. or a woman. to be worn to dinner in All students were allowed The same girl could not Except for faculty mem- the evenings and Sunday at least three weekends Students reading magazines in a 1940s dorm have callers on succes- bers' houses, students dinner was a "dress up" off campus. room. Courtesey of Carrier Library Archives. sive evenings. were not allowed to affair. Lights could be kept on Students had to study dance in public places until midnjght during the Each student had a registration card, which between 7 and 10 p.m. or private homes in final exam period. listed all of their required classes and the times weekday nights. Harrisonburg. they were held. "Our class sizes were between 20-25 peo- ple," Stout says. "They knew how many students Pingledine, Raymond C. Jr., Madison College: The First fifty Years. Harrisonburg, Virginia, 1959. they were going to have, and they never told you for breakfast," Stout says. "If you weren't in the to worry about what panties they wore to meet that couldn't get a class. I think it is awful now dining hall on time, the doors closed, and you the president, students did have to worry about that somebody can't take what they have to didn't get to eat. I saw many people shut out of their everyday dress on campus, have." the breakfast because they had overslept." Students were expected to wear stockings to The one major difference Stout recalls with The dinning hall, located in Harrison, held dinner in the evenings and coats or skirts were class schedules in the 1930s was Saturday all 1,000 students at one time. required for Sunday dinners. morning classes. "We basically knew everybody on campus," Downey remembered a student strike in Once students had completed classes for the Stout says. "Everybody was so friendly." 1936 against having to wear pantyhose to the week, there was a wide variety of entertainment Affectionate teasing was also rampant on dining hail. "We didn't ^,o to the dining hall for available, including plays, movies and the stu- campus. "You didn't meet anybody on the side- a couple of days," she says. "Eventually they did dents' favorite, dances. walk without saying 4hi, hello or hey'," she says, change some of the rules." □ Dances were held in Keezell Hall, which Freshman hazing was a part of everyday life. served as the recreation building. Stout remembers a particular incident concern- "I looked forward to the dances," Downey ing a reception at President Duke's home at says. "The clubs decorated the gym so pretty, you Hillcrest. felt like you were at a big dance when you "The sopho- dressed up in a formal dress." mores were trying Boys from town were allowed to come to the to put us down, and dances. Evey girl had a dance card which was somebody came up filled out with boys names prior to the dance. the stairs and says, This ensured each girl was introduced to many "I hope you've got boys. on your best look- Stout says these dances were similar to those ing panties, now seen in old movies. because they are "When a guy asks a girl 'can I have this down there making dance,' and the girl says it is already promised to you show your somebody else, it is similar to the card dance," panties before you she says. go in." Once a dance was over the town boys had to We were pre- immediately leave the dance, and the girls had to pared when we be back in their dorms within 1 5 minutes. came down the "The men used to hate it when they couldn't steps, thinking they hang around after the dance was over," Stout were going to says. "They not only knew they had to go, but check our panties, maintenance men were out there to see that the but oi course, they men did go home as soon as they got outside oi never did," Stout the building." says with a laugh. Meal times were also strictly regimented. Although stu- Harrison Hall housed the dining facility for the students of Madison College. "You had to be in the dining hall at 7 a.m. dents didn't have Photo courtesey of Carrier Library Archives. South Main 2!» •••», -•* Down Clues 1. Mr. Keezell's occupation 2. Freshman tower 3. Technological temple 4. Last century of JMU history 5. Old gym 6. B-ball house 15 7. Grassy knoll 8. Not afar 9. Main campus road 10. Quad tradition 11. Business tycoon 12. Musical dorm 13. High tech chow shack 14. Former occupation of Varner House 15. International residence 18. Chillininthe 19. Greek haven 20. Past president o( fun 21. What sports teams want 22. Famous president 23. Old Nickname Across Clues 9. 1977 school status change 18. Yearbook 1. JMU's welcome center 10. 1946 addition, by day 19. Leafy lunch lair 2. Main Street art house 11. Student leaders 20. Duke dog's lair? 3. Paint me a building 12. Party barrel 21. Favorite Pres 4. Sculpture in original library 13. Quad rocks 22. State of locals ' 5. Sweat it out here 14. President 23. Run-off haven 6. Haunted dorm? 15. Freshman hat of yore 24. Newsman's partner 7. All Together 16. Parking pit 8. Central chow house 17. Window watcher Answers on backpage. :<0 South Main- - - - Damone For all the trees by Ryan Downey by Ryan Downey I sat with you I came with you, under elastic skylines holding your milky and bathed myself white fingers in wise words. n between mine. You talked of near We were together homelessness under warm while I watched white southern skies eyes beside green that heavily con- apple trasted lakes People nighttime skin. inseparable by F. Jessop You were my in the eyes Do you think we meet people for a reason? friend of all Are they there to change our life Damone that were watch- Or are we to change theirs better than my ing. It's amazing how one small event best And as we dressed Can alter the world's path forever more giving than you sketched a So instead of passing that person Christmas. heart Y 'Payea You think you might know Still on the back of Stop and say hi 1 can't find myself my shirt Make a new ripple in the world's future when I can't find you- for all the trees or where you fit in. To see. Wooden Life Autumn Rhapsody by F. Jessop by Matt Fotler Peace of soul is hard to come by All the parts need to be there Black water licking the jetty, The wooden pieces of my haert Are in the right place As my breath rolls from my mouth, No more God peg in the round hole Inhaling the autumn night, No more other peg in the God hole Like the first cigarette of the day. My life is falling into place Looking past the peer, The patience paid off Love fills me Into the river that seems endless, And envelops my enemies My gaze moves to the right, Just one more last to overcome Where the lights dance upon the bridg< To find the one that defies Mathematics And how big city looks, Makes one plus one As a world of choices, Equal one Strung with white lights, Red ones fading in and out. Green never wavering. But like the lights, lopes and illusions artificial. For I know that city, And what beats inside, It is empty, It breathes no life in me. Peelers tapping across Barnacled rocks, My hand caressing the dark water, Pining for a change, As I gaze at the sky at dying stars. mty*#§t» Microwavable American Pie Submerged under the latest Super .Structure, by Matt Fotler A technological eyesore. Big Brother taking on Big tobacco Home-cooked meals, Sudden interest in health of the nation Decaying under heat lamps, As the Mighty Buck winks E-Colin' a box, While sliding into politicians' pockets Served your way, sometime today. As another Super Wal-Mart replaces the mini-mart, All our supposed leisurely time, Another Super highway vomits across the tiny brook, Spent in metal coffins, Traffic burning away Or the little plot someone had set aside for their dream home. Retirement plans-retirement dreams. OI' Pop's hardware store, Our dreams, our American Dreams, Hammered away by Super Lowe's or Home Depot. Broadcast through fiber optic Hell, Abandoned dreams line the street. No, Thoreau, Our digital lives flowing through the clogged i . 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