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TOOAV'S WEATHER INSIDE N Partly cloudy, high 66°F, ' 0j3 WR M E S p. 3: Alleged UREC k>w4.VF. thief identified Exlended forecast on page 2 p. 5: Police wrap up Ho Jo's burglary case p. 11: E-mail addiction Dow JONES p. 29: POTW 69-00 close: 9064.54 B R z E p. 31: 'Scopes & Soaps t U N E R THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1998 Apartments burglarized over break houses, Squire Hill apart- ment and had stolen anything at 14 reports filed ments, University Place and all," Fleisher said. "Just the whole Olde Mill Village. idea that someone would come in Student held at gunpoint by off-campus Sites said the Hunter's Ridge and violate our place While we and ofiered the victim a ride. and Squire Hill areas were "load- were gone — I really feel bad for K RAD JENKINS "Once the person was inside residents ed" with complaints. my roommates." D news editor the vehicle, the driver pulled a The 14 burglaries are classified Fleisher said he's fortunate the handgun," Sites said. The man RAD JENKINS perpetrators only took a few of The Harrisonburg Police are by breaking and entering paired searching for a man who then drove to Wachovia Bank, news editor with an intent to commit a crime, his CDs. 224 S. Main St., where he B "It was like they were going allegedly forced an 18-year-old Off-campus students filed 14 Sites said. JMU student to withdraw money allegedly instructed the victim The six trespassing complaints shopping or something," to use his ATM card to burglary and six trespassing com- Fleisher said, noting the CDs from an automatic teller machine plaints with the Harrisonburg are classified by breaking and at gunpoint Monday night withdraw money. entering that resulted in non theft. that were taken were mostly of Police don't release the Police Department this week fol- the same genre. Police are looking for a black University Place resident Chris male with medium build, about amount of money taken in lowing an apparent Thanksgiving Most of the perpetrators used break crime spree. Fleisher, a senior, said he 5-foot-10, who weighs 185 robbery cases. Sites said. returned to his third-floor apart- force to gain access to the resi- pounds, Lt. Richard Sites, HPD After the victim gave the All the incidents occurred dences, Sites said. "One or two" between Nov. 23 and Nov. 29. ment to find one roommate's tele- spokesman, said. suspect the money, the suspect vision and stereo gone. His other of the residences were entered The victim, whose name fled the area'and left the The complaints centered through unlocked windows, Sites around Hunter's Road, Devon roommate's computer was miss- police declined to release, was victim there. ing. Fleisher noticed about 10 of said. "It depends on where they returning to campus on foot Anyone with information Lane, Bradley Drive and South could get in the easiest without Avenue, Lt. Richard Sites, HPD his CDs and a "cheap desk lamp" Monday at about 10:30 p.m. about the alleged incident spokesman, said. being observed. when the a man in a late 1990s should contact the HPD at were also missing. "A lot of electronic equipment These .house Hunter's "It was more disconcerting that model burgundy Jeep 434-2545 or Crime Solvers at Ridge apartments and town- someone had been in our apart- see BURGLARS page 9 Cherokee reportedly stopped 574-5050. --*- AIDS Memo vigil targets canceled grade INA MONTEFUSCO u'assistant news editor inflation Five hundred candles missed their chance to shine for World HEATHER NELSON AIDS Day on Tuesday because of staff writer a statewide ban on open fires. The Remembrance Vigil in Faculty members should honor of World AIDS Day has examine grade distribution this been a tradition at JMU since semester and take grade inflation 1990. This year marks the 10th into account when developing anniversary of World AIDS Day, spring semester syllabi, an which is held annually on Dec. 1 administrator and the Faculty and recognized by the World Senate speaker stated in a joint Health Organization, said Ann memo to the university. Simmons, coordinator of health "In the pressure of giving education and programming for grades, issuing reminders to the Health Center. faculty is just a useful thing to "Be a Force for Change" was do," Faculty Senate Speaker Arch the theme for 1998. Harris said. The University Health Center, Harris said he and Vice UREC, Eta Sigma Gamma, the President of Academic Affairs Panhellenic Council, the Douglas Brown "indirectly sent" Interfraternity Council and the the memo in response to a Breeze Valley AIDS Network were set to series detailing grade inflation sponsor the Remembrance Vigil during the past three decades. and an Illumination of the Quad Harris said that although there on Tuesday at 7 p.m. is already a great deal of The vigil was canceled at 5 awareness among the faculty p.m. after Simmons contacted the LINDSAY MANN/avw.vrun/phi HO editor concerning grade inflation, Breeze JMU Department of Public Safety UNSEASONABLE: If it can be Christmas in July, how about summer in December? Students returned articles have helped keep the from Turkey Day break to unusually warm weather. The Quad has been graced all week with students like see BAN page 9 senior Julie Nozynski and her dog, Gage, who enjoyed the sunshine Wednesday afternoon. see INFLATED page 9 2 Thursday, Dec. 3, 1998 INFORMATION _IMr

TABLE OF CONTENTS B R Em 2 P SPORTS To the press alone, chequered as NpWS OPINION STYLE it is with abuses, the ivorldts • pg. 14 — Virginia repertory • pg. 23— Cross Country fin- • pg. 3 — SGA Senators dispute • pg. 10 — House editorial: Reg- indebted for all the triumphs veto dance concert which have been gained by istration ishes ninth in the nation reason and humanity over error • pg. 3—UREC thefts • pg. 15 — "A Bug's Life" • pg 25— Women's basketball • pg. 3 — Christmas service • pg. 10— Spotlight: Should movie review and oppression " projects JMU celebrate Martin Luther • pg. 27 —Sports Beat — James Madison • pg. 5 — World Bank vice • pg. 17 — "Rusted Root" CD King Jr. Day? • pg. 29 — POTW president speaks review FYI • pg. 5 — Feb. 17 Hojo's rob- • pg. 11 — DARTS AND PATS FOCUS LIFESTYLE ber pleaded guilty • pg. 11 — Column: Entagled in • pg. 18-19 — Semester abroad in TV Breeze is published Monday and • pg. 5 — Holiday jobs • pg. 31 — 'Scopes & Soaps Thursday mornings and distributed Smeon'sevil web by Randi Molofeky Australia throughout James Madison Uruveraty and the local Hamsonburg commurl ty. Comments and complaints should be addressed to Courtney A. CWu • A student reported an white males pushed and slapped editor. " unwanted sexual encounter by a residents of Blue Ridge Hall on MaMncaddrasa: male friend in a residence hal on Nov. 22 at 2 a.m. at Blue Ridge The Breeze POLICE LOG Gl Anthony-Seeeer Hall Nov. 21 at 7:20 p.m. He ended HaB. MSC6805 CTEVENLANDRY car, he observed two subjects the encounter at her request, but James Madison University \jpolice reporter enter his car and drive away. He the victim expressed a desire to Driving Under the Influence Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807 chased thero on foot, but gave be examined at Rockingham • David Q. Kozak. 18, of Phone: (540) 568-6127 Campus pobce report the foflowing: Fax:(540)568-6736 up near Waytand Hall on Memorial Hospital's £R, where Virginia Beach, was arrested and E-Mai addwH. charged with driving under the Grand Larceny Auto Biueatone Drive. she was transported. the_ breeze8jmu.edu The ventole was later influence of alcohol on Nov. 22 BnaafM: • Two unidentified individuals http://breeze.jmu.edu stole a food deBvery person's car recovered at Mason and CantreB Arson at1251a.m.inX-lot on Nov. 20 at 9:20 p.m. on DrtW tiy Harrtoonburg Police. • An unidentified individual set Section phone numbers Grand Larceny Opinion/Style: x3846 Greek Row. The food delivery, The vehicle was secured for fire to a poster taped to an News: x6699 person left his car unattended, processing before it was elevator door in Chandler Hall on • Unidentified individuals stole a Focus: x6729 with the key in the ignition and Its reteased to its owner. 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_ Y Th* Breeze NEWS Thursday, Dec. 3, 1998 3 Senatorial squabble SGA cries foul following pro tempore's veto vote

EATHER NELSON Tempore, but I think she has the right to that all other avenues of funding had been SGA reporter ... / think her own opinion regardless of her respon- exhausted. II sibilities," Chappalear Hall Sen. Jason The Finance Committee has agreed to it would have Slattery said. consider additional funding for BOND as Student Government Association sen- According to the SGA Constitution, the ators Tuesday questioned the speaker pro speaker pro tempore's tie-breaking vote tempore's role in an Executive Board veto. set an unfair ALSO AT THE MEETING >> "should reflect the voice of the Senate." Senators challenged sophomore Liz precedent. Strictly speaking, that would mean • SGA President Tim Emry proposed David's authority with a motion to over- opposing the decrease in funding. delaying debate on the addition of ride an executive veto at Tuesday's meet- David said she made the right decision. Martin Luther King Jr. Day to the uni- ing in the Highlands Room. Liz David "Constitutionally, I think it would have set versity calendar until the end of spring "The reason [the speaker pro tempore] speaker pro lempore an unfair precedent," David said. semester. Emry said the proposal will is there is to make sure the voice of the The SGA constitution states that organi- probably be met with opposition from Senate comes through," Sen. Chris Neff Secretary Austin Adams and Treasurer Andy zations may request funding from the contin- the University Council. He suggested said. "Her vote went completely in the face Oh favored cutting the funding; Vice- Senate lobby for the change to begin gency fund only after all other fund-raising in the 2000-'01 academic year. of a vote that was passed overwhelmingly." President Collin Lee and President Tim efforts have been exhausted. •The veto stems from a bill Senate Emry, who is a member of BOND, opposed "I feel like the whole situation was mis- passed Nov. 17 that would have allocated lowering the amount of funding. handled from the start," BOND member it gets closer to the event, Parris said. Most $3,776 from the SGA contingency fund to In accordance with the SGA constitu- Martin Scarborough said. "If s going to put us organizations request such funding within Brothers of New Direction for conference tion, David made the tie-breaking vote in a predicament to come up with even $600 three weeks of the event that needs fund- fees and speaker costs. during the Executive Board meeting in in that amount of time." ing, Parris said. The Finance Committee had originally support of an amendment to decrease At Tuesday's meeting, senators proposed Emry said yesterday despite being a recommended passing the bill with $600 BOND'S funding by $600. a motion to override the veto, but the mea- member of the group, his vote was excluded, at $3,176. Senate rejected that Several senators said Tuesday David's sure failed to receive a two-thirds majority. impartial. "I am a member of BOND, but recommendation at the Nov. 17 meeting, actions were contrary to her job descrip- At-Large Sen. Mike Parris, chairman of I think I am able to be impartial," he passing the full amount. tion, which is to be to the voice of the the SGA Finance Committee, said BOND said. "Just as every member of Senate is But at the Nov. 20 executive board meet- Senate on the Executive Board. still has three months before the actual part of another organization, I trust them ing, the amount of funding was cut to $3,176. "She might be violating her duty as Pro event, therefore it could not be assumed to be impartial." i Campus Police identify suspect in UREC thefts The Operation Santa Claus tree contains ornaments with EVEN LANDRY common sense" are essential. a day locker. cm "People should take caution "A couple years ago, I used names of disadvantaged lice reporter with anything that is valuable to people. Students are the boxes [cubbies], but then I encouraged to take a name them," Nettesheim said. decided it's not a real safe thing to JMU Police recently identified UREC increased security to dis- and buy a Christmas gift for do," she said. a family. Holiday service a suspect in an ongoing investiga- courage thieves, Nettesheim said. Freshman Sarah Rainey also tion of several thefts at projects like these are was unaware of the thefts, available throughout campus UREC, a police official said ~"7J but said she uses a locker, and the city. Monday. too. "It's only a quarter and JMU police officials are I've been here when you get it back," she said. working with another people have gotten stuff Not all patrons choose jurisdiction on the investi- to use a day locker at gation, JMU Police Chief UREC. Lee Shifflett said. stolen. A friend. .. had Sophomore Scott Quinn He declined to specify $50 stolen out of a bag said he uses a cubbie to S. O'FAJIRELUconiributing photographer which jurisdiction. store his JAC card and The suspect has not yet clothes while he works been interviewed by she left unlocked. out. police, Shifflert said. 'Tis the season Mike Carver Quinn said he is very Shifflett didn't say UREC equipment center assistant aware of the thefts at whether the suspect police UREC. "I don't bring Holiday service projects abound have identified is a stu- valuables here," he said. dent. He wouldn't specify what spe- "My friend got his watch stolen ISA ROSATO A total of 18 thefts, mostly cific measures have been taken here." senior writer thefts of wallets, cash and other because he doesn't want to inter- Senior Mike Carver, an equip- 1 valuables, like keys and clothes, fere with the police investigation. ment center assistant at UREC, The holiday season has begun and groups on campus have teamed occurred at UREC from Sept. 2 to Shifflett also refused to dis- said he often leaves his belong- up with Harrisonburg Social Services to help bring holiday cheer to the Dec. 1, according to police reports. close what the new security mea- ings unsecured as well. He said less fortunate in Harrisonburg. Most of the stolen items had sures are. he usually leaves his belongings Student Ambassadors is sponsoring Operation Santa Claus, which been placed in exercise room Nettesheim said students in the equipment center, but not is underway and centered at the Christmas tree in the Carrier Library. cubbies or unsecured lockers in should use day lockers located on always. Student Ambassador Jennifer Armstrong said the group has been locker rooms. the first floor of UREC. The lock- "Sometimes I just throw my helping with the project for several years. Last year, Student Shifflett said the suspect police ers require a 25 cent deposit that stuff in a locker and I don't lock Ambassadors collected and distributed more than 300 gifts. have identified is probably not is refunded to the patron after it up," Carver said. "I don't put "It is a collection of gifts for people in the Harrisonburg communi- the only person responsible for returning the locker key. any valuables in it though." ty," Armstrong said. "All you have to do is go in, pick an ornament, the UREC thefts. Nettesheim said not many stu- "I've been here when people sign your name and then return the unwrapped gift." "Anyone could do it. Anyone dents know the deposit is refund- have gotten stuff stolen. A friend Patty Sensabaugh, a Harrisonburg Social Services employee, said who has access to UREC," able, so some students leave their of mine had $50 stolen out of a bag the project benefits 120 foster children in Harrisonburg and Shifflett said. belongings unsecured. she left unlocked," Carver said. Rockingham County. "We know it is hard for the foster families to take Mitch Nettesheim, UREC Senior Lauren Hendricks Shifflett said police will like- care of all these children's needs so we have asked the community to associate director of operations, said she wasn't aware of the ly interview the suspect some- see//OL/0/tl'page34 saidv."^ppd_ judgment and good UREC thefts, but said she uses time this month. The Breeze 4 Thursday, Dec. 3, 1998 NEWS

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- The Breeze NEWS Thursday, Dec. 3, 1998 5 Bank VP urges conservation World Bank works to meet needs of current population while planning for future ANGELA HAIN financing of environmental projects in the "I am really interested world, its primary objective is targeting staff writer in sustainable develop- poverty in the world, especially poverty in ment, and since Johnson In aiding developing nations, taking the developing countries. has a global view on this Johnson said there are 1.3 billion people environment into consideration is extreme- issue, it was interesting to living on less than $1 per day and 3 billion ly important for success, a vice president at learn about the current the World Bank said. people living on less than $2 per day. global actions being taken "One of the guiding principles I believe The bank's goal is to provide adequate towards sustainability," we have to have at the World Bank, and in food supplies to 800 million malnourished Guellnitz said. academia and government around the people, which would entail the world dou- Johnson said discus- world as well, is to take sustainable develop- bling the food produce in the next 35 years, sions about bio-diversity ment very seriously," Ian Johnson, vice pres- Johnson said. have altered the global ident for environmentally and socially sus- The bank is striving to provide clean environmental agenda. It tainable development, said to an audience of water for 1.3 billion people with unclean will be the greatest concern about 70 people Monday in ISAT 259. water and sanitation to the 2 billion people environmentally in the next "If we don't, we are in grave danger of who live in unclean conditions. 20 years because of a cli- mate change that will begin seeing very important gains completely Another aim is to provide energy to the eroded away and we're already beginning 2 billion people living without electricity to take effect in the upcom- to see that," Johnson said. and improve health conditions for 1.4 bil- ing years. Sustainable development is meeting the lion people worldwide. "If we are not only con- needs of the present generation without "Environment linked with sustainabili- cerned with what we do to compromising the needs of future genera- ty affects poverty and it is very important the earth today but whether tions. that we think of environmental issues and we will leave it in good The World Bank is the largest bank in sustainable development as not a luxury condition for our children, the world, and acts as a long-term player for developing countries but something we can't just rely on gov- for financial assistance in developing coun- that really is a right," Johnson said. ernments; they are not the tries. Johnson said the steps toward develop- only drivers of governmen- It's owned by the governments of the ing an impoverished country are to pro- tal change," Johnson said. vide money first, and to then provide a "We have to reach out to world, and loaned about $35 to 40 billion ROBERT NXTT/sraff photographer in investments last year, $14 billion of that means for physical capital, which is trans- private sectors of society I portation systems and electric power and partnerships, and be Ian Johnson, vice president for environmentally and to the environment alone, Johnson said! socially sustainable development for the World Bank, There are now 250 environmentalists plants, and human capital, investing in more inclusive than ever education and training so people can run before." spoke Monday on the importance of educating people working for the World Bank. so they can help promote environmental development. "We think of environment in two ways the plant, so the money is well spent. Education and aware- at the bank," Johnson said. The final two types of capital that must ness is also becoming Johnson to speak to the students. "One is that it must infiltrate all other be considered in developing an impover- instrumental in promoting sustainable "[Associate professor of Integrated groups so that when we finance power ished nation are natural capital, such as development, Johnson said. Science and Technology) Ming Ivory and I plants we must also ensure that they meet forestry, water and soil and social capital, "One of my dreams is to make sure created a simulation for our students that minimum environmental standards. But which consists of inclusion and trans- everyone is an environmentalist in the is trying to craft a deforestation policy," equally, we promote loans for financing parency in government spending toward World Bank so that although the workers Clemens said. "I wanted Johnson to speak in the energy department, for example, are environment whether it be pollution con- the citizens of the country. to our students so they could get the not strictly environmentalists, they have trol, training in environmental manage- All five of these factors are interrelated World Bank's opinion on what policies minimum training in environment matters ment, or building up of science and tech- in sustainability of a country in poverty, they support." Johnson said. when they make energy decisions," Sophomore Jake Queern said, "I nological capacity for developing coun- Johnson said. tries," Johnson said. Sophomore Pete Guellnitz said he was enjoyed listening to Johnson speak because Bruce Clemens, assistant professor of Although the bank provides the largest interested in Johnson's thoughts about sus- he gave students a feel for all the interests tainable development. integrated science and technology, invited to keep in mind when creating policy." Ho Jo's armed robber pleads guilty

ATHERYN LENKER In the plea bargain, armed with a deadly weapon car- Graves said, "It can't get much 14 issue of The Breeze. Commonwealth Attorney Doug- ries a sentence of 20 years to life K news editor heavier, to tell you the truth." Papalaskaris removed a lock las Stark dropped one count of and robbery carries a sentence of Graves refused to let box which contained a small robbery and using a firearm in five years to life. Papalaskaris Papalaskaris continue to remain amount of marijuana and cash, A non-student accepted a plea committing rob- __^___ ^^^^_^ free on bond, according to The Breeze. bargain Monday for his part in bery, according to (( f . . nil* according to the Truocchio admitted he had the Feb. 17 armed robbery of two the DN-R. [Ine crimes Papalaskaris DN-R. sold marijuana in the past at the students at Howard Johnson's. Papalaskaris Graves can still preliminary hearing, according to Alexander Papalaskaris, 21, of appeared before committed are] heavy-duty, reject the plea The Breeze. Lorton, pleaded guilty to robbery Rockingham. .. „ agreement. If Stark said Papalaskaris and and statutory burglary while county circuit heavyweight offenses. It can t get Graves does so, Guess robbed Truocchio because armed with a deadly weapon in Court Judge Porter i i • 11 i i yy Papalaskaris can they had been told by two JMU Rockingham County Circuit R. Graves jr. much heavier, to tell you the truth. withdraw his guilty students that he usually kept Court, according to Tuesday's Graves will sen- _ _ _, pleas and go to large amounts of cash and drugs ort R raveS r issue of the Daily News-Record. tence Papalaskaris n J " : 5 f * trial, according to in his lock box. Papalaskaris's co-defendant, on Jan. 19 after a Rockmgham C.rcuu Court judge the DN-R. He also said he met Papalaskaris Crystal Kim Guess, 19, of Falls pre-sentencing JMU sophomore and Guess at a party hosted by Church, had agreed to testify report is finished, according to also has a juvenile criminal Richard Truocchio testified at the junior Joseph Blondino and sopho- against him. the DN-R. record, Stark said in the DN-R. preliminary hearing Sept. 10, that more Christopher Ledvina. According to the DN-R, Stark said in the DN-R the The weapons charge carries a he and his roommate, sopho- Blondino and Ledvina face Papalaskaris's defense attorney two charges Papalaskaris plead- mandatory three-year sentence more John Tuttle, were held at charges of conspiring to committ wouldn't say whether Guess' deci- ed guilty to carry sentencing that can't be suspended. gunpoint by Guess while armed robbery because of their sion to testify affected Papalaskaris' guidelines up to two life sen- Calling the crimes "heavy- Papalaskaris searched their alleged involvement in planning the decision to. plea bargain. tences. Statutory burglary while duty, heavy-weight offenses," apartment, according to the Sept. robbery, according to the DN-R. The Breere 6 Thursday, Dec. 3, 1998 NEWS

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The trailer is filled depending on the donor, MADISON CONNECTION with pictures and contests. representatives usually For more information, Marife Ramos Junior student manager Amanda complete the phone call by can be reached at x3440 or by e-mail Raudenbush said this encourages the politely thanking the dona- at [email protected]. staff to perform at their highest possible tor for their contribution level. Currently there are 40 callers and and time. four managers on staff. Callers work Each night, the represen- about 18 hours every two weeks. tatives are evaluated by Inside, students employed by JMU's Aside from the Madison Connection's Madison Connection call parents, alum- student managers who director, Marife Ramos, the organization is walk throughout the trailer ni, friends and organizations to raise completely student-run from sales repre- to give advice. money for scholarship, instructional, sentatives to managers. "I think this is one of the institutional, public service, academic "I enjoy this job because it takes skills and student support. best on-campus jobs offered. and it offers great chances for promotion I am a speech communica- Donators may also request their dona- and pay raises," Raudenbush said. tions go toward a specific area like the psy- tions major and this job gives Murphy said sales representatives don't me great experience for the chology or chemistry department. - - e work on commission bufreceive ati hourly "We prefer that.donators don't ask that future. It also offers great pay rate, starting at $5.85 per hour. The pay," student representative a donation go to one specific area. We like longer and harder a representative works, to disperse the donations to the areas that Mahogany Baylor said. the more chance they have for promotion Murphy said there is need them the most," junior studenf man- and pay raises. ager Tim Murphy said. about a one in 200 chance of SHANNON O'FAKKELUconlnbulinn photographer Murphy said sales representatives are contacting a rude individual. Murphy joined the Madison required to complete three sessions of Senior student manager Devon Cayanagh (front) supervis- Connection team after noticing a D-hall "You just don't run into es senior Jeff Ward as he calls a JMU parent or alumni to training, each session lasting four hours, that often with parents and table tent set for the Madison Connection. before starting the job. ask for donations for JMU through Madison ConnectiojGMtT alumni," Murphy said. "I am a marketing major, and the During this training, representatives Madison Connection seemed to be an receive training manuals and scripts to aid However, Murphy said they do contact for those that donate more than $5,000, excellent way to gain experience in mar- in contacting potential donors. individuals that attended JMU when it was the Cupola Club for donations keting. Working for the Madison "Everyone here is very supportive of a women's college with tea time and between $1,000 and $4,999, the Capital Club for donations between $500 and Connection allows me to build my one another. We give a lot of incentive to underground tunnels to classes.. resume and give back to the university," 'To these women, it's surprising to hear $999, the Pillar Club for donations do the job well," Murphy said. between $250 and $499 and the Murphy said. Murphy said student representatives that JMU is more than the quad. It's inter- Murphy said that all funds raised by esting to hear them talk about the lights Cornerstone Club for donations start each phone call by answering any between $100 and $249. Madison Connection and the Duke Club questions the potential donators may have out and dating policies JMU had when it (the athletic fund-raising section of JMU) go The Madison Connection is cur- like how the football team is doing, what was a women's college," Murphy said. rently expanding and plans to relo- toward the JMU Foundation that handles new buildings are on campus, and any According to a recent brochure distrib- the university. cate by next semester to the Pavilion other current events around campus. uted by the Madison Connection, depend- next to UREC. Last year, the Madison Connection They then explain the purpose of the ing on the amount they contribute, dona- The Pavilion will allow the organi- raised $879,000, a 20 percent increase Madison Connection and begin asking for tors may fall into one of several annual zation to have more space. They are ' from last years' donations. The average donations, starting at $500, then work their Giving Clubs. constantly recruiting and hiring new donation was $68 from parents and way up or down from the amount. Some examples are the 1908 Society student representatives. POLICE LOG, from page 2 Petty Larceny Failure to Control Guest 12:30 a.m. The CD case held 80 CDs. The estimated • Unidentified individuals stole some products from a • Three residents of Pdtomac Hall were judicially value of the case and CDs is $1,000. vending machine in Ashby Hall between Nov. 21 at 11 referred with failure to control their guesf on Nov. 21 at • Unidentified individuals stole a beige wallet in Carrier p.m. and Nov. 22 at 3:50 a.m. The machine was found 3:45 a.m. after the non-student guest was found sleeping Library on Nov. 24 at 11 a.m. The wallet contained credit unsecured, but there were no signs of force being used to on the floor of their room and failed to evacuate after the cards, a JAC card, driver's license and about $40 cash. open the machine. fire alarm sounded. • Unidentified individuals stole a gold colored bike worth Underage Possession of Alcohol about $30 on Nov. 20 between 9 and 10 a.m. at the Trespass Notice • David G. Kozak, 18, of Virginia Beach, was arrested CISATA-1 building. • A trespass notice was served to one of four non-stu- and charged with underage possession of alcohol on • Unidentified individuals stole a Virginia license plate dent youths on skateboards on the tennis courts across Nov. 22 at 12:51 a.m. in X-lot. "CRIMSON" from a vehicle in N-lot near the Village on from Garber Hall along Duke Drive and the railroad tracks Nov. 22 between 7:45 p.m. and 8 p.m. • Traci L. Forchetti, 18, of Newton, Pa., was arrested and on Nov. 23 at 8:40 p.m. ** charged with underage possession of alcohol on Nov. 22 • Unidentified individuals stole a stop sign and pole from The subject had been previously warned verbally and at12:30a.m.inG-lot. the intersection of Duke Drive and Bluestone Drive on Nov. the others were verbally warned because they had not 23 at 1:34 p.m. VDOT replaced the sign within an hour. been seen on campus before. • Ryan J. Shean, 18, of Medfield, Mass., was arrested • Unidentified individuals stole a Sony VCR from a closet and charged with underage possession of alcohol on in Duke Hall on Nov. 23 at 4:35 p.m. The ID number is False Fire Alarm Nov. 22 at 12:30 a.m. in G-loL ' 80153 and the serial number is 0010583. Its value is • Unidentified individuals caused a false fire alarm in • Heather L. Platzar, 18, of Redline, Pa., was arrested about $180. There are no suspects in this case. Potomac Hall on Nov. 21 at 3:42 a.m. by opening a valve and charged with underage possession of alcohol on on the fire suppression system. Nov. 22 at 12:30 a.m. in G-lot. Destruction of Property • Unidentified individuals activated a false fire alarm at a • Richard N. Meeks, 20, of Alexandria.was arrested and • Unidentified individuals slashed two tires on a 1986 pull station in Blue Ridge Hall on Nov. 23 at 11:34 p.m. charged with underage possession of alcohol on Nov. 24 Toyota belonging to a JMU student on Nov. 24 at 1:55 at 1:40 a.m. at the Alpha Kappa Lambda fraternity house. p.m. • Fire Alarm • Matthew R. Baedke, 20, of Glen Allen, was arrested and The tires were valued at about $150. • A fire alarm was activated in Potomac HaH due to low pres- charged with underage possession of alcohol on Nov. 24 at • Two or three unidentified white males damaged a door sure in the fire suppression system on Nov. 21 at 5:50 p.m. 1:40 a.m. at the Alpha Kappa Lambda fraternity house. and a screen on Nov. 22 at 2 a.m. at Blue Ridge Hall. • A fire alarm was activated in Hanson Hall by an odor from a cleaning fluid on Nov. 22 at 7:56 p.m. Underage Consumption of Alcohol Driving Under Suspended License • Two JMU students were judicially referred for underage • James R. Matthews, 20, was arrested and charged with Number of drunk in public charges since Aug 27:72 consumption of alcohol on Nov. 21 at 3:15 a.m. near the driving under a suspended license after an officer observed entrance map next to the intersection of Bluestone Drive him driving recklessly near the intersection of Bluestone Number of parking tickets issued Nov. 16 and Nov. 30: and Port Road. Drive and South Main Street on Nov. 22 at 3:30 a.m. i^ , r...... r -!..► The Breeze 8 Thursday, Dec. 3, 1998 NEWS Up to40% Off New Textbooks

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Editor vourtncy A. CiwvttY Managing editor Manny ROM Technology manager Irian Hlggiiu Ads manager Alice K. Crisd Design editor Thomas Scala News editor Brad Jenkins News editor Katheryn Lenker Asst. news editor Glha Montefusco Opinion editor. Kelly L. Hannon Style editor ViniU Viawanathan Focus editor Jennifer Baker 0*^e>/fp Asst. style/focus editor Jackie Ciatemino Sports editor Sew Burton Asst. sports editor MikeGesario Copy editor Jason Mclntyre All majors should be created equal Asst. copy editor Jenny Stromann //\/ou can ta'ce some °^ tne merely being shutout from sections the psychology department was 19.2 to Photo editor Dylan Boucherle classes some of the time, with their favorite professor — stu- 1. The psychology department has 34 Asst. photo editor Lindsay Mann and you can take some of dents are now being shutout from faculty members, with more than 1,000 , Y Graphics editor Rebecca Dougherty the classes all of the time, but you can't entire majors and minors. Currently, majors. The 1997-'98 faculty-student ratio for Advisers Flip De Luca take any classes if you're a the SMAD and general business minors SMAD major." are closed. The SMAD major operates the ISAT major was 11.7 to 1, making it Alan Neckowitz among the lowest student faculty-stu- David Wendelken This quote;, pulled from Gabe Uhr's on an application-only basis. column in the April 9 issue of The "Departments are not just supposed dent ratios throughout the university. Breeze, speaks the sentiment of the to limit our majors," said Michael Why does a major with several hun- growing percentage of the student Stoloff, coordinator of the undergradu- dred less students than psychology, body who are having an increasingly ate psychology program in the Nov. 23 and not many more than SMAD and EDITORIAL POLICY hard time getting classes they need to issue of The Breeze. "If a student wants marketing have significantly more fac- graduate — but it's not just SMAD to major in psychology, they should be ulty members? Do ISAT majors have The house editorial reflects the opinion of the majors anymore. According to the Nov. allowed to at JMU." problems registering for the classes editorial board as a whole, and is not 23 issue of The Breeze, psychology Every student should have the right they need within their major? Do they necessarily the opinion of any individual staff majors and those within the College of to major in the area of study they are have a lack of available sections due to member of tfie Breete. Business have also experienced sched- most passionate about. Asking them to equipment shortages and classroom uling headaches for the spring semester switch or denying them access into a space? This is most certainly a fair > Courtney A. CrouAey .. . editor as they've been confronted with a major or minor due to faculty or space question to ask. Manny Rosa . . . managing editor shortage of available sections. shortages is unacceptable. Students are JMU's mission statement reads, Kelly L. Harmon .. . opinion editor We acknowledge life isn't always fair having difficulty gaining entrance to "JMU provides quality, comprehensive and that it's ludicrous to expect the uni- classes specifically within SMAD and educational, cultural and social experi- / versity to provide every student the psychology majors and in the COB. Let ences for students through its outstand- Letters to the editor should be no more than opportunity to take any class whenever us compare and analyze the faculty- ing undergraduate instruction ..." 500 words, columns should be no more than he or she chooses. Students must take student ratio within several colleges to However, if students are blocked 800 words, and both will be published on a the initiative to plan out a schedule that see if faculty and space shortages from majoring or minoring in a subject space available basis. They must be delivered to allows plenty of time to complete cred- equally tax programs across the board. they want to gain knowledge and expe- The Breeze by noon Tuesday or 5 p.m. Friday. According to the JMU homepage for Thir Breeze reserves the right to edit for clarity its needed for graduation. However, rience in, than they are not having a and space. even students who have been diligent Institutional Research, the 1997-'98 fac- quality, comprehensive educational ulty-student ratio for the school of The opinions in this section do not necessarily planners are discovering that even their experience. JMU has a duty to provide reflect the opinion of the newspaper, this staff, foresight can't override them into a media arts and design was 18.2 to 1. equal resources for all students, and if or James Madison University. class. Registration woes have always There are approximately 700 SMAD it cannot the administration should not existed, but the current situation has majors and'16 SMAD faculty members. be surprised if students turn to institu- become much more grave than students The 1997-'98 faculty-student ratio for tions that can.

Topic: Should we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday at jftfU?

"He was important It's already "/ think we should "Yes, because it not only to black recognized definitely observe the represents an people, but to all nationally, so it day, but I think the important part of people so he should should be recognized day should be American history get recognition as on the college level devoted to which should be any other leader as well." discussing the state recognized." aMPus should" of the dream" Vincent Wiley I akeisha Peavey Dan Logie Darby Butts SPOTLIGHT junior, sociology sophomore, health sciences KATIE VniSON/staff photographer graduate, public administration freshman, geology The Breeze Thursday. Dec. 3, 1998 11 OP/ED ■ Students entangled in Simeon's evil web Oh, how I long for the old days when I would like to further explore these "Waterboy." Let's set up the scenario: envelope, the address, a stamp and actual- "forward" merely meant that some very serious emotions that have led me to You're at the lab with your roommate, and ly walk the sucker out to the mailbox. This guy used the line, "/ like your shirt, believe I am addicted to e-mail. Don't be everyone around you who is supposed to gives you plenty of time to assess the situa- but I'd like it better on my floor ashamed, I am here to say that you are not be writing a paper is waiting (and waiting tion and com§ to the conclusion that call- tomorrow morning." the only one. Let us join together: My and waiting) for Simeon to download. ing your boyfriend a mindless, unsympa- Now it conjures up frightening images name is (your name here), and I am an e- Finally, your messages are counted, thetic, overbearing, ugly cheater is proba- of Simeon, our fabulously fast-paced e- mailaholic. and you silently wait for the big payoff. bly not the best idea. mail service I can't seem to escape. First and foremost, the feelings of guilt I Then the tally shows and low and behold, Oh yes, back to my point. Another Honestly, it just sucks you in, one chain get from e-mail possibly surpass any you get the fat goose egg. (This brings to emotion that really irks me is nervousness letter after another. Suddenly you realize phone call from my parents this year. You mind another emotion: disappointment. about those stupid chain letters. I mean, I you need e-mail, you can't live without it know what I Just when don't personally engage in that sick form and your whole world/computer will mean — when you're all psy- of communication, but it can be scary. For come crashing down if you're past your that message Breeze Reader's View ched for some- example: You're reading through this quota. from a high thing interest- sappy poem about friendship or love, and The perils of technology. school acquain- ing, you feel like suddenly the end reads like some freaky I thought electronic communication tance just sits — Randi Molofsky a big, dopey, Stephen King novel. would be a new world for me. Smaller there on your friendless e- "This e-mail is about love. We want phone bills, less time than writing a letter, inbox, their name staring you in the face mail loser.) you to pass it on to as many people as pos- cheaper than a stamp. But now, two-and- every time you log in. And you think to Nada. No e-mail. Then your friend pro- sible. Send it to all your friends, and your one-half years into my JMU experience, I yourself, "Why didn't I answer that a long ceeds to gloat: "Did you get one from happiest dreams will come true. Don't, find hindsight to be 20/20. time ago? What do I say to them now? (your other friend's name here)? Oh, this is and you will die a horribly nasty death I'm addicted to e-mail. There, I've said They'll probably just think that I'm some so (cool, funny, sweet). I can't believe they within 72 hours and no one will come to it. Is there a support group for this sort of jerk who was too lazy to write badk." didn't send it to you. It looks like everyone your funeral." thing? Maybe someone can tape my fin- And thaf s usually the truth. It's all fun else's name is on here." This just isn't what I want to see when I gers together so I will be unable to type, or and games to check your mail and see the And then you proceed to strangle your need a little break from Microsoft Word. change my pass code to block my entrance. flag up, read the note, and feel good that friend with the mouse cord. Oh, no, that Now that I have explored this inner tur- Please, somebody stop the insanity! someone took the time to find out your was just a dream I had once', sorry. moil facing my existence, I digress. If any- The worst part of this vice are the emo- address. But then, the hard part begins: Which brings me to anger. I've gotten one wants to start a help group, I will be in tions e-mail has stirred inside of me. I being a 'pen pal.' If s really just like the old into fights with people via e-mail. This Anthony-Seeger room 7, on Power Mac never knew my Power Mac would be the letter thing, except you can respond quick- wouldn't happen by letter, I tell you. These A1586. target of such jealousy, guilt and happi- er and more often. So thaf s what people fights arise because I check it so much, and Simeon moves pretty quickly on these ness. I mean, who needs a boyfriend when expect from you. And when you can't so does everyone else. This permits me to computers, I must say. they have e-mail? It is my friend when no deliver, the guilt sets in. talk to people three or four times a day. one else is home, it is my savior while writ- Next comes jealousy. This can happen When you're mad, it's easy to hit the Randi Molofsky is a junior SMAD major ing a paper and by far does the ultimate: it at any time, and it'll hit you as hard as send button without a second thought. To who is at this moment forwarding an e-mail is my procrastinatioa Hallelujah. Adam Sandier imitating Captain Insano in mail a letter, you would have to find an snowball fight. ■

Darts A Pats are submitted anonymously and printed on a space - available basis. Pat Submissions are based ■ upon one person's opinion of a given A "you-saved-my-neck" pat to the guy at the DARTS situation, person or JMU post office who loaned me 30 cents after the event and do not necessarily reflect the stamp machine ate my money. truth. Sent in by a student who was able to pay her &PAT phone bill on time because of you. Dart... E&rt... Pat

A "see-if-I-help-out-again" dart to the students who smashed the glass in my street post light on A "way-to-represent" pat to the SGA for A "Christmas-bells-should-be-ringing" dart to Hillcrest drive. sponsoring a bill of opinion in favor of celebrating JMU for not yet having the bell cupola play holiday Sent in by a Harrisonburg resident who kept his Martin Luther King Jr.'s Day by exemption from tunes on the hour. light lit all night to assist off-campus students class. Sent in by stressed-out students who could use getting home late, and can't believe this is the thank Sent in by students who were impressed and some cheer to put them in the seasonal spirit. you he received. proud of your efforts.

I a i— raL. /flu. \ A "we-know-you've-still-got-game" pat to Ned Felton, senior point guard of the men's basketball Art "I'll-always-remember-you" pat to all the team, who for some reason spends a lot of time as a A "way-to-entertain" pat to the darts in The faculty and staff who've made my four years at spectator this season. Breeze this year for being so much better JMU a wonderful learning experience. Sent in by fans from the Dawg Pound who think than pats. Sent in by a non-traditional student who the best place for Ned is on the court, not the end of Sent in by a student who realizes the irony of graduates in December and already misses the bench. using a pat to dart the pats. everyone. 0 WO WHO ■»T*rtfl -.H T 1 ' ' ( The Breeze 12 Thursday, Dec. 3, 1998 OPINION

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ARRIS PARNELL tion (or whatever) with an "I'll ASON MCINTYRE For starters, if you were into {contributing writer call you later" is sad. this girl, and wanted to try and 11 Come on — we're intelligent senior writer When I asked around about take things to the next level (wing college students and we can all what people think about guys The dreaded "call back." dings at D-hall) then after two think of better ending phrase saying they'll call and then not Do you or don't you? And if days, you probably are still fresh than that! "I'll see you around" or so, how long do you wait? doing so after a hook up, I in her mind. A call during the "See ya later," though maybe a The question is as easy as received a plethora of responses week can be harmless, and then bit off-putting, in no way leaves whether or not to see the next you could just throw out the and many misconceptions. any room for the expectation of a Van Damme movie. Not immedi- "gimmie a call this weekend" to Lef s begin with perhaps the phone call and get your message ately. If at all. find out where you stand. biggest misconception of the free across loud and clear. Don't make Hasn't everyone seen the If you wait until the next world regarding male-female promises you can't or won't keep. Seinfeld episode where Jerry tells weekend to call, the girl might relations: that girls want a rela- Elaine that 95 percent of the pop- To be fair, I have to say both tfiink you're only after one thing. tionship after hooking up. ulation is undateable? Elaine sexes play the calling game, While those might be your inten- Nothing could be further from shoots back, "Well then how are whether they want to or not. tions, that trick won't work on the truth. all these people getting some of the more respectable girls The calling game we're all For most of us, we are there to together?" at JMU. sucked into involves some math: hook up for the same reason the Jerry's response: alcohol. Talking to friends about this "I want to see this girl/guy guy is: instant gratification. We're And that's what the majority touchy topic got responses like, again. How long should of hookups at JMU are made all about sexual freedom. All this "if she was nothing, I'm not call- wait to call her/him?*One of. Sad, but true. Not that "girls get attached" stuff is simply ing her" and "common courtesy day? Two or three? there's anything wrong calls don't exist." not true; at the most we get Should I wait for them with that. Do they? attached as much as the guy. • to call me first?" So after the hookup, Well, if a guy isn't interested If you think that we're waiting This brings me to what is the statute of in the girl, but calls anyway, is around for you to call us the next one of the many dou- limitations on the that leading her on? Then, you day, think again. "Playa, don't ble standards in our "call back?" have to think, is it worse to lead a flatter yourself, you weren't society today: If the We won't both- girl on, or just not call her? Just that good!" er to define a hookup find a solid in-between ground of girl calls the guys — you're at college, It seems if a girl is up front back, then she's nag- calling, but not leading her on, you know what one and you can come out looking with what she wants (to get some ging and obviously nookie-nookie — don't be sur- is. But the varieties of cool not only to her, but to her wants a relationship hookups are endless. friends as well. prised, we have raging hormones (haven't we covered too!) that the guy's mind thinks You have two people The topic wouldn't be com- this?). who have been friends one of two things: 1) plete without bringing in the old If the guy calls (after he for awhile who drink too "AlHlllriiight!! No commitment!!" standby: If you meet a girl in one much and get together. night and have sex with her, you (these are the smart ones) or 2) has calculated his number- of-days-before-I-can-call math), Then there's the girl you're can never have a relationship. As "She's really cowring up her true interested in who you hook up then it's okay and he is not neces- we all nod our heads in agree- feelings, she actually does want a with. You also have a girl you ment, I hear the kid in the back sarily looking for a relationship relationship... RUN!!" have no interest in whatsoever saying to himself: "Why not?" I Usually the latter prevails and (as in most cases). who you end up with at the end would tell him to go out and try the girl never sees the guy again Wait, hold on a minute, if nei- of the night. Or the random girl it, but The Breeze would be flood- because of one big ther the girl nor the guy wants a on Greek Row who said yes. ed with hate mail. It just doesn't misunderstanding. relationship, whaf s the problem? After mulling the "call back" work. Remember, we are talking No matter how you may feel The answer communication. decision over, my gut says 2-3 relationship here, and while the about the issue, you have to days is about the right window two of you got close on a physical How often have we been told that of time. agree, saying that you'll call and level, the emotional ties just / i communication is the key to Calling her one day later aren't there. not doing so is immature and every type of relationship, shows two things: you're either inconsiderate, plain and simple How about this situation: Boy whether personal or business? hard up, or you're a psycho. Not attracted to girl, but not on the (though most .of us have done it So why is it so hard for people a complete Norman Bates-psycho relationship level. Girl likes boy, once or twice). to be open with what they wacko, but it might be a little in the relationship way. Boy sees It shows a person can't be up really want? pushy. Remember, it doesn't mat- this girl at a party. Boy and girl front with their feelings or is not Let's face it, there are plenty of ter how sober you "think" you hook up, but girl refuses to have were, she saying "call me tomor- in touch with them, for better or other fish in the sea. Don't worry sex. Will the boy call the girl? for worse. row" doesn't necessarily mean about a few (if any) hurt feelings We all know guys are dogs, so When a guy hooks up with a the next day. I will just say it: He probably at the time; they'll get over it. ginl, he should be man enough to A recurring theme: The best won't call under these circum- be able to tell her he doesn't want I'll end with a general note for relationships generally come out stances. to see her again instead of both sexes: Don't expect a call of hanging out with someone a In the immortal words of never calling. and you won't be disappointed. few times, and then getting Washington Post columnist together. By this time, you're Even no is better than leaving Oh yeah, if you do want to see Carolyn Hax, "Boozy sex is often her/him again, then go ahead already talking on the phone at regretted sex. Loveless sex is someone hanging. least once a week, and if she's and make the call. often regretted sex. Boozy love- Usually you know whether or hanging out with you without less sex is just sad, desperate and not you want to see this person The worst that can happen is alcohol, chances are she's into low, every time. Pass." Hey, two again, so why n*ot get it that nothing happens at all. you. out of three ain't bad. over with? Next question: so why is the Hiding behind the excuse that Harris Parnell is a sophomore two-to-three day buffer zone Jason Mclntyre is a senior it's customary to end a conversa- English major. acceptable? SMAD major

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RYSTALSMYTHE II contributing writer JMU's School of Theatre and Dance will present the Virginia Repertory Dance Company in concert from Dec. 10-12 at 8 p.m. at the Latimer-Shaeffer Theatre. The concert, which is one of three main-stage dance perfor- mances held at the theatre each year, will consist of a variety of pieces integrating contemporary, jazz and modern dance styles. Each piece will have an individ- ual theme and style. The concert has been devel- oped and choreographed by JMU faculty members, as well as by guest artists. The company will premier a new piece from JMU's dance coordinator Shane O'Hara in col- laboration with Pamela S. Johnson, professor of theatre, which will create a "surreal envi- ronment involving store man- nequins," a press release said. Johnson is the costume designer for the company, and MEG SlMONE/contributing photographer with her collaboration, costuming will be an integral and unique (clockwise from left): Jessica Pyatt, Anna Smith, Stephanie Qulnones, Sue Ginel and Tracy Hutchinson rehearse for the Virginia fragment of this particular por- Repertory Dance Company concert at Latimer-Shaeffer from Dec. 10-12. tion of the concert. of the human connection to its D.C., and came to JMU earlier faculty," Pyatt added. has a rigorous rehearsal season Sue Ginel, a second-year "four-footed friends." this year to work with Trammell Other guest choreographers as well as a time-consuming tour member of the company, said the Nash lives and works in the in the development of "In who worked with the company schedule. "[The concert is] a piece was different and challeng- mountains near JMU, so the com- Cahoots" especially for this cast include internationally recog- diverse range of pieces from fac- ing to develop. "[It isjunique pany learned the piece at her and concert. nized Mark Haim of New York ulty choreographers and guest because the dancers create the home and training with her very Senior company member City. His piece entitled, "Bach artists which will be fully image that they are mannequins intensely. This piece will have a Jessica Pyatt explained the piece Variations Variations," is a group designed in lighting and costum- themselves," Johnson said. This lot of energy and exhibit good was difficult to learn because of variation recreated solo. ing, with themes ranging from piece will be a quintet. ensemble qualities. the time constraint. Seven dancers will perform Bach to Bobby McFerrin," Several other pieces will also Company director Kate "[It was] intense to develop another piece developed by Trammel said. be included in the concert, Trammel collaborated with because we only had a week to Cynthia Pratt, a dance faculty The three main-stage dance including "Sleeping on Doors," guest-artist Cynthia Thompson learn and perfect it," Pyatt said. member at Butler University in concerts held at the Latimer- choreographed by JMU dance on an upbeat piece entitled "In "It was very fun and valuable Indianapolis. Shaeffer Theatre include the faculty member Sally Nash. This Cahoots." Thompson directs a to work with a professional Pratt's piece integrates a jazz Virginia Repertory Dance work is said to be an exploration dance company in Washington, dancer from outside of the JMU beat with a lot of strong dancing Company, the New Dance and uses selections from Bobby Festival and the Contemporary McFerrin songs. The piece is enti- Dance Ensemble. tled "Departure from Fifth The New Dance Festival Position," and is expected to be brought Pratt in contact with the very lively and upbeat. company and gave them a The Virginia Repertory Dance chance to work on material for Company is composed of eight the current concert. The female JMU dance majors who Contemporary Dance Ensemble plan to dance professionally in a is the largest performance for company venue. dance majors. The Virginia The company is referred to as Repertory Dance Company is the a touring modern dance group. current focus. The present members are seniors Stacy Pfeifer, Anna Smith, VIRGINIA REPERTORY Stefanie Quinones, Jessica Pyatt, DANCE COMPANY Sue Ginel, Melissa McDonald, Tracy Hutchinson and junior Tara McNeeley. WHERE: Latimer-Shaeffer The company was founded in Theatre 1983, and has toured and per- WHEN: Dec. 10-12 AT: 8 p.m. formed in D.C., Chicago, New TICKETS PRICED: $6 ($5 York and all along the East . withJAC) I Kate Trammel is the founder TICKETS AVAILABLE: at and artistic director of the compa- Harrison Hall Box Office; ny, as well as an associate profes- weekdays 1-5 p.m. MEG SlMOTiEJcontributing photographer sor of Dance in JMU's School of FOR MORE INFORMATION: ITieatre and Dance. (background t-r): Tara McNeeley, Tracy Hutchinson, Melissa McDonald (foreground l-r): Anna Smith Call x 7000 and Stephanie Qulnones practice a unique Mend of dances as part of their concert \J Trammel said the company

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The Breeze STYLE Thursday, Dec. 3, 1998 15 JMU prof in national spotlight Jack McCaslin represents Virginia in current Sawhill art show

heart-warming that [McCaslin] was given show features outstanding examples of KATIE PLEMMONS History is excited to have the privilege of this honor." Many within the School of Art lithography, woodcut, etching, screenprint being n part of a national exhibit. Downs contributing writer and Art History also believe that it is more and other printmaking procedures by said, "National exhibits have a high than appropriate for an artist of Professor some of America's finest print artists. level of notoriety, and a high degree One of JMU's professors of printmak- McCaslin's tenure to receive such promi- There were very few "Colorprint" limi- of prestige." ing, Jack McCaslin, represents the state of nence. Downs stated that such an invita- tations, however, which left a lot of room But perhaps the most notable aspect of Virginia, in the current national show tion from a national exhibition is "well- for variety and diversity. For example, all the exhibition is the fact that Kreneck "Colorprint U.S.A.: Spanning the deserving for someone who has dedicated artists were required to work on a pre- thought to have it open concurrently States in '98." most of his life to one art form." scribed paper size of 15"x 20", and a con- somewhere in every state in the union. McCaslin, who is on leave from the uni- Other artists of similar background and sistent edition of over 50 images 'Typically, we have one national exhibit versity this semester, contributed a series experience are also probably just as excit- were needed. per semester. So this one is not uncom- of prints entitled "Royal Krush," which is ed about the national show. "Colorprint" However, there were no guidelines as mon, but very special," WeHer said. a print from seven hand-drawn stencils. opened nationwide the weekend of Nov. to content or printmaking techniques to be Sawhill Gallery also strives to hold one "The image is based on a collage of draw- 6, and is the brainchild of Lynwood employed. In fact, not only is diversity international exhibit per year. The fact that ings and found imagery plundered from Kreneck, a Texas Tech University art pro- possible in the exhibition, but perhaps a JMU printmaking professor was privi- children's toys and foil-wrap chocolates," fessor, with the help of Mark Pascale, "the single most important aspect of the leged enough to be invited to contribute to McCaslin said in his artisf s statement assistant curator of prints and drawings at project," Downs said. The content of the this current national show only makes the McCaslin was hired 22 years ago to the Art Institute of Chicago. works varies considerably — from deal sweeter. head the School of Art and Art History's Kreneck's idea was that 50 shows of the abstract to real to surreal and beyond, this As with every exhibition that Sawhill printmaking program. Although he is an same prints would open simultaneously in show has it all. Such content variation was Gallery holds, the show's joint purposes expert on this art form, he saw the produc- all 50 states, and he invited at least one also probably an aspect that Kreneck and include being aesthetically pleasing and tion of his contribution as a challenge. print artist from each state that was will- his colleagues considered when selecting educational. Many agree that these pur- "Perhaps the greatest personal challenge ing to commit to producing such a prospective printmakers for the show. poses are amply served in "Colorprint" was in printing a consistent edition of over large edition. < Downs says there are three primary Flory believes mat each work in the 50£bages, knowing each wwiklbe exhib- Kreneck stated that artists across the ways in which the show is diverse. Firstly, show is aesthetically pleasing. "There isn't itaj^md carefully scrutinized by a "peer nation responded very positively, that the printmaking techniques that each artist a weak print in there, he said. Overall, the and fellow 'experf," McCaslin said. "real excitement and can-do' spirit used vary considerably, as did the types of directors selected a great combination of McCaslin's contribution is exciting to seemed tcrtake over"." - media and paper. Secondly, the works are professional printmakers. Welter believes ^ the entire JMU community, but even more The directors were also grateful that extremely diverse in the compositions this to be especially true, staring there are so to those within the School of Art and The Helen Jones Foundation arid the CH themselves (many are abstract and many some "very significant artists in the Art History. Foundation in Lubbock, Texas assisted in are realistic, portrait-type prints). Thirdly, show. [The show] is a gift to anyone Stuart Downs, director of the School of funding for their idea. Since the show the fact that there are over 50 pieces in the studying art." Art and Art History, said that McCaslin's opens in only one gallery in every state, show is a considerable aspect that exem- Kreneck's successful implementation of contribution is "an honor firstly, and most JMU's Sawhill Gallery is the only place in plifies its diversity. "It's like having 50 "Colorprint" is certainly very admirable. importantly, for Jack. Secondly, it is an Virginia where one can view "Colorprint" plus visiting artists come here," said Cole "Once conceived, the idea was too tempt- honor for JMU." Perhaps one of the most remarkable Welter, director of the School of Art ing to give up," Kreneck said in his formal Robert Flory, an instructor in the qualities of the show is its diversity, and Art History. statement. "It was an itch that had to School, echoes Downs' sentiment "I find it despite its focus on just one art form. The Moreover, the School of Art and Art be scratched." Pixar's 'A Bug's Life' goes splat The evil grasshopper king, Hopper ant) and Heimlich (an overweight cater- such a vivid and lively society is the IKEGESARIO (the voice of Kevin Spacey), explains the pillar) also add charm to the movie, movie's biggest accomplishment. assistant sports editor circle of life (without Elton John's help) despite the fact none of them are in- The creators also added a little extra and warns the ants they have until the depth characters. bonus after the credits for those who Despite Pixar Animation Studio's end of the fall to collect the food or These cute characters make the movie remain in there seats after the movie. incredible animation, "A Bug's Life" the grasshoppers will destroy the what it is — a collection of one-liners. They've added a series of "bloopers" falls short of being the next Disney ant colony. Unfortunately, most of these one-liners made while filming. These outtakes Classic. The movie lacks the well-devel- Flik (the voice of Dave Folley) makes are shown in the film's 30-second were funnier than the actual movie. oped characters and plot associated with up for his colossal mistake when he TV commercial. It seems that Disney will still cash in most Disney productions. enlists a group of lovable circus bugs to Other than Leary, Phyllis Diller (the on the movie, as "A Bug's Life" turned help fight off the evil grasshoppers. The Queen ant) and Seinfeld's Julia Louis in a record-breaking performance at the circus bugs-turned warriors and the ants Dreyfus (Princess Arta), the movie lacks (heater last week. (The film was the work together to revolt against the the recognizable voices audiences have highest crossing movie in America last angry grasshoppers and save the anthill. come to expect from animated movies. weekend. It made $33.3 million during Overall, the plot » not very sophisticat- The creators make up for this lack of star the weekend and has made more than ed and is rather predictable. power by creating brilliantly ani- $46 million since opening on Friday). \ Flik is the most developed character mated scenes. Kids just can't get enough of the lovable in the movie, but the characters of his It is this animation that makes "A little bugs. The 96-minute animated friends are more memorable. Bug's Life"enjoyable. Every aspect of If you go to see the film, remember comedy/adventure, billed as "an epic of Denis Leary steals the show by pro- the production is done in fine detail, this is a children's movie. Don't expect a miniature proportions," details the life viding the voice for Francis, the male from the interior of the anthill to the well-developed plot. "Antz," the other of Flik, an unusual ant who's cre- ladybug. Leary's grumpy voice fits the bright lights of the big-top. The hustle recent bug movie released before "A ativity and imagination often get role well. He mutters perhaps the most and bustle of the "city" was well done. Bug's Life," has been called "an adult him into trouble. memorable line of the movie, saying Neon lights and speeding cars add to movie in kids' clothing." This bug flick Bile's greatest blunder serves as the "Shoe fly, don't bother me," when two the atmosphere. doesn't earn that title. batinof the movie. He inadvertently other bugs are questioning his The ability to make the little world of If s a cartoon with lots of cuddly char- nunsithe food the ants have collected for masculinity. the bugs — one most people don't acters. And for that reason kids — and the grasshoppers. Slim (a walking stick), Dot (a young spend much time thinking about — into some adults — will love it.

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% TRAVELING TIPS ^ r FOR * AUSTRALIA BOUND Before a student is allowed to enter Australia, they must have obtained a STUDENT VISA from the Australian Embassy.

Conditions of a student visa: A visa will be assessed for all students. • the student must have a valid passport • proper medical clearance is required • students must take a full-time study load. • students MUST take out the compulsory Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) insurance. • students must also maintain their standing as a student. If stand ing drops below the required GPA while in Australia; drop below full time status, or withdraw from the institution, visa becomes invalid. J

For more information about immigration forms: http://www.immi.govJu^brms/

One of the largest differences most students discover are the SLANG and abbreviations of words used by Australians. The examples below were taken from the WWW prepared by Susan Smith, an American living in Australia. Available at Aussie Talk: http://cs.art.rmil fdu/students/media/susan_smith/speak.hlml

BOOFHEAD: a foolish person. ', BITE YOUR BUM: go away! or be quiet! CUPPA: cup of tea or coffee. DOLE BLUDGER: receiver of unemployment benefits although work is available. * ""'-. GOB: mouth. HOON: reckless, uncouth, used lots with young male drivers. gram have traveled to other and living with friends until March out mere, and I feel it has opened NICK OFF: leave, depart. countries and they want to see '98," she says. my mind to other experiences. PARALYTIC: excessively drunk. Often shortened to "para". something different," she says. Traveling around the country Unfortunately, it has also made RATBAG: a dubious person. Students traveling to whenever possible, Bowman saw me realize how close-minded SICKIE: a days leave from work. Australia due so with lots of all the well-known cities in people here, especially at this TINNIE:acanofbeer. expectations, and many are Australia. "I was really lucky to get school (JMU), can be." TRACKIE DAKS: sweat pants. shocked by cultural differences to see so much of such an amaz- Senior Erin Fuselier found WANKER: self-indulgent or pretentious person. when they get there. However, ingly beautiful country. Every Australian people to be very Tobler says she has never heard weekend I could get off, I would friendly and willing to help. "I IMU offers assistance in the OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL negative feedback from students. travel with my roommates to had also studied in London, and I EDUCATION for students wishing to study in Australia. Two pro- "All the students that I've had somewhere new and exciting." didn't receive nearly as warm of grams officially affiliated with JMU are Australearn and Council. To come through my office have Many students, traveling to a welcome there," Fuselier says. obtain more information contact Cheryl Tobler at [email protected] or really loved it, I've never had any Australia find time for sightseeing. Studying at Bond University in call JMU's Office of International Education at 540 568-6273. complaints, unlike other pro- Senior Christina Olson, who stud- Queensland during fall 1997, grams. Just really good experi- ied in Australia last year says, "I Fuselier got to meet new and If you are interested in contacting the programs directly, contact ences," Tobler says. enjoyed traveling the most, and the interesting people. Bowman traveled to Australia freedom to do and go wherever I "I remember my Australian • Council (CIEE: Council on International Educational Exchange): call through the Australearn program wanted. I got to travel to Cairns, friends inviting the Americans to 1-888-COUNCIL, e-mail [email protected], or http://umrw.ciee.org/ and attended Southern Cross Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne and their homes on weekends; they • Butler (Institute for Study Abroad Butler University, Indianapolis, University in Lismore, New Sydney." Olson also says her expe- even celebrated our (U.S) holi- Ind): call 1-800-959-0229 or 317 940-9336, or visit South Wales (NSW). "I was only rience in Australia has had a days like Halloween and http-.llwww. butler.edu/wurw/isa supposed to go for a semester of tremendous effect upon her. "I Thanksgiving.'' • Beaver College: call 1-888-BEAVER-9 (232-8379), e-mail classes, but I ended up staying know now that there is so much see TRIP page 21 [email protected], or visit http://www.beaver.edu/cea/ • Australearn (North American Center for Australian Universities, Photo* clockwise from top Colorado State University): call 1-800-980-0033, or e-mail left: (1) Senior Erin study [email protected], or visit http://www.australearn.org Fuselier at Indian Heads on Frssier Island. (2) THE AUSTRALIAN EDUCATION OFFICE (AEO), located Fuselier with kangaroos at in the Embassy of Australia in Washington, DC, is funded by 36 uni- the Cummbin Wildlife versities jn Australia. The office doesn't offer programs of its own, but Sanctuary. (3) Hungry offers advice to students interested in studying in Australia. "We offer Jack's is Australia's name information sources, a free pre-departure guide, arid visa assistance to for Burger King (4) confirmed students. For prospective students, we try to answer their Sophomore Dale Dixon at questions, steer them in the right direction, and basically do whatever Forest Glen Sanctuary, a we can to help" says Carri Kendrick, senior director of AEO. For assis- deer and wildlife park. (5) tance on any one of these programs, students can contact Carri Fuselier snorkellng In the Kendrick, by calling 202-332-8285, emailing [email protected], or visiting Great Barrier Reef. (6) http://www.austudies.org.aeo. Senior Pete Luongo on the top of Ayers Rock. (7)Fifth One bonus many students find in Australia is the legal year senior Jessica DRINKING AGE is 18, opposed to 21. BUT, most Bowman at work at a Australians find it unacceptable to become excessively koala hospital. intoxicated in public. \

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JG& This familiar concept has traditionally been an m easy way to get yourself and your friends in the Cultural History of YEARBOOK. But this year we're going to England and Scotland make it a little harder for you by bringing back Study Abroad Y

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UffiM y- J\tJl moT* The Breeze Thursday, Dec. 3, 1998 23 SPORTS Dukes run to nationals JMU places ninth at championship meet in Kansas

ssr^T^^^ DGASALAZAR running well, I wouldn't get mentioned in magazines], it's 25th place overall in 31 minutes. down the course with huge JMU anything." ontribuling writer just that this is the first year that Coleman crossed the line in 39th flags," Coleman said. "Anytime JMU senior runner Russ we,have really gotten any of the place with a time of 31:15. you have that kind of support Coleman disagreed with fame." "We were pumped up At the NCAA Division I behind you, it's easier to com- Henner's theory. __ _^_ because we were ranked pete better." ' Men's Cross Country "He's going to say it's it ninth in the nation,,the Other Dukes who crossed the Championship at Rim Rock because of the athletes, but the The season was very highest ever," Fox said. "I Farm, Kansas, the nationally- finish line were Cooke with a fact is that he's an incredible was really focused in on time of 31:45. Sophomore Eric ranked JMU men's cross country coach," Coieman said. "He rewarding, just to see a doing my part so that we Post finished with a time of 32:17 team finished their season in deserves that for the region, could place well overall." and senior Pat Anderson clocked style with a ninth place finish and I think it's time he gets rec- gWUp OJ guys COme together Although JMU didn't in with a time of 32:46. and 320 points. ognized for that." make any changes to their "The season was very JMU sophomore^Jason Long The experience of running and WOrK together tO training, the team concen- and junior David Spiller also rewarding, just to see a group of at a national meet is one that a yy trated on the basics of crossed the finished line with guys come together and work JMU sophomore Mike Fox says accomplish their goals, performing well, getting times of 33:12 and 33:32, respec- together to accomplish their is a little awe-inspiring. the proper amount of tively. goals," JMU head coach Pat "I tell you, you got out there Pat Henner sleep and staying healthy. JMU men's cross country coach Cooke said, "We accom- Hennersaid. and you see all these people An added feature to plished what we wanted to and The runners weren't the only that you read about in the mag- reaching the pinnacle of even more when we won the ones to receive honors, as azines," Fox said. "It's a little Running a course of 10,000 their collegiate careers, the cross regional. We were shooting for Henner was named Coach of overwhelming at first because meters against 31 other top country team was pleasantly second, and we won that. We Year for the Southeast Region. you know these guys are so teams in the country, Fox and surprised to find that other team have only two of the top nine "I was very honored by that," good, but you're happy that you Coleman not only crossed the members and administrators graduating, so it's looking good Henner said. "But that's just get to run against them." line with other top finishers, they showed up to support them in for next year." something I got because I've got Junior Ben Cooke added, also earned Ail-American hon- their quest for the title. The University of Arkansas some great athletes to work "Some of the guys on our team ors. "We had guys making flags, took the title home. The with. Honestly, if they weren't are just as good [as the those Fox finished the course in and they would be running Razorbacks scored 97 points. 24 Thursday, Dec. 3,1998 SPORTS TK* Breere

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The Breeze SPORTS Thursday, Dec. 3, 1998 25 Balanced Dukes head to CAA play ETH1 BURTON has been way off." sports editor In fact, the Dukes' victory over URI Nov. S 27 was me first time in 55 games they failed to It is Nghly unusual for winning teams to make a three-point shot. Despite struggling not have at least one player average double on offense, JMU has reached the four victory figures in points during the season The fun- mark by playing tight defense and at times damentals of the game remain the same: if wearing teams down you don't score, you can't win "We've been playing a lot of different However, through their first six games, the players and a lot of different combinations," 4-2 JMU women's basketball team not only Childers said. "I know that has something to has no one averaging in double figures, but do with our inconsistency on the court at has not had a scorer top 20 points in a game. times. We've taken that route because we "We really haven't had anybody have a want to see what all our players are capa- break out game or a break out performance," ble of doing." head coach Bud Childers said. "Our leading Childers has quickly found out what scorer is averaging nine points a game, [Becky freshman center Hollee Franklin is capable of. Wollenberg, 9.3 ppg], but we have a lot of Starting five of the first six games, Franklin set players that are contributing." the JMU record for blocks in a single-game The Dukes' roster includes eight players when she swatted six Virginia Tech shots in who are averaging 5.0 points per game or the Dukes' 72-54 loss in Blacksburg. Franklin better. Junior Mistiza Colebank is second broke the 19-year old record of five shared by on the team with a 8.3 ppg average. Mendy Childress and Cathy Hanrahan. "In our last game," Childers said. "We had Freshman Jody Williams, who appeared all 13 players that dress score. It certainly has- in one game for the Dukes this season and n't been a team of standouts." scored six points, is out indefinitely with a It has been a team that has stood out at sprained right knee. Williams injured the knee times, however. As JMU prepares for their Nov. 16 in practice.The Dukes will have their first CAA match-up Saturday in work cut out for them Saturday against the 5- Williamsburg against The College of William 1 Tribe as they will play the second half pf a & Mary, the Dukes are riding a two-game men's-women's double header. The game winning streak after defeating the University will be broadcast live on HTS at 7 p.m., and of Rhode Island 51-48 and St. Francis College Childers expects a large crowd. of New York 75-54. "Ifs the most unusual time of the year to "I think we are a pretty sound defensive be playing a conference game," Childers said. team," Childers said. "I think we have the "I'm not sure William & Mary is any more KATIE VilLSOti/.ttaff photographer ptential to rebound well. We have not shot prepared to play a conference game than we Senior Shirlence Archer is one of eight Dukes averaging at least five points the ball well, and our three point shooting are, but they are playing their best basketball." per game. Archer is averaging 5.8 ppg and 2.3 rebounds per game.

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