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James Madison University ^ Today: Sunny HkjkM THE REEZE # Low: 38 Vol. 82, Issue I IB JMU Synchronizing for a splash defends gunpolicy in court Early JMU has chose to defend its detection no-weapon's policy in court. A lawsuit was filed nearly key to fight three weeks ago challenging the university for the right to carry a cancer concealed handgun on campus. Dave Briggman, a visitor BY KATIE CHIRQOTIS to campus who owns a con- staff writer cealed weapons permit filed Breast cancer does not the suit because he says the solely affect women in the policy contradicts state law. 40-plus age group, though The university will not chances of getting the dis- seek an opinion from the ease increase with age. attorney general's office. "The President Linwood Rose said occurrence following Friday's Board of of breast can Visitor's meeting. cer is rare Fred Hilton, recently in women retired director of media under 30, relations, said he can't get but not at all into specifics or strategy, "but uncommon," the case is proceeding." said Dr. Briggman requested the Michael Bourland, emergen- university seek an opinion cy physician and president of from the attorney general to Emerginet. determine if the policy is legal Hormone exposure start- to enforce. JMU declined. As ing from a woman's first a result, Briggman filed for a CATTLIN PRJEL/.uiMllmin phompaplm period until menopause is temporary injunction to keep Members of Kappa Sigma perform their synchronized swim a* part of Detta Oamma'a Anchor Splash. SM story on pat* ». another uncontrollable risk- JMU from enforcing the pol- increasing factor. Hormone icy. The case is scheduled in exposure through birth con- Rockingham County Circuit trol such as oral contracep- Court on Oct. 20. tives, is a controllable factor A similar request was made Past studies of the effects of to Blue Ridge Community hormonal birth control seem College last year. The attorney to slightly increase risk by 10 genera] advised the policy was Board receives update to 30 percent. Risk decreas- not legal to enforce. es within 10 years of stop- At Thursday's Student ping oral contraceptive use, Senate meeting, student gov- according to the authors of ernment senators plan to "A Prospective Study of Oral debate a bill of opinion in sup- on university success Contraceptive Use and Risk port of the policy The meeting of Breast Cancer." is at 5 p.m in the Highlands Factors that can be Room of the College Center. President's report: Majority of students satisfied with JMU controlled contribute to - from staff reports JMU experience," he said. "In the support, graduate programs of dis- lifestyle choices that are best BY SHARON St HII-V end, that is what its all about." hmiion, professional development made at a young age. Factors senior writer Construction projects for the and institutional planning. include weight, physical activity levels, alcohol and The vast majority of JMU students Robert and Frances Plecker Athletic diet, according to the authors are satisfied with their college Performance Center. A3A chemistry Budget Request Spokesman of "Alcohol and breast cancer experience, announced President and physics building and Harrison Charles King Jr., senior vice presi- in women: a pooled analysis Linwood Rose during his report to the Hall renovation all are expected to be dent for administration and finance, of cohort studies." Heavier retires, moves Board of Visitors Friday. completed in 2005. presented the 2004-'05 budget request. "We can focus together in making women are statistically less King said many of the budget requests likely to get breast cancer in to planning (liis institution even better," Rose said. Prettdtnfs Report will be handled centrally by the secre- the short term, but an overall After more than 30 years JMU has maintained top rank in tary of education. unhealthy lifestyle. Women George Johnsoa director of the as a member of the media rela- U.S. News and World Report, Rose Centennial Strategic Plan drinking two to four alcoholic tions department at JMU. Fred said. For the 11* year in a row, JMU Mark Warner, senior vice presi- school of media arts and design, pre- drinks a day increase their sented a report on the progress and Hilton will move from his posi- is ranked No. 1 for public, mas- dent for student affairs and univer- risk by 4Q percent. tion to serve as special assistant ters-level-universities in the south. sity planning and analysis, spoke success of the program. Johnson was Prevention tactics are to the senior vice president of Sponsored program funding has about the Centennial Strategic Plan. accompanied by several SMAD stu- beneficial for long-term university advancement. climbed to $22 million through a 5 Warner said six elements of the plan dents. Johnson said the program has decrease of chances for In his new position, Hilton percent increase. "Truly an amazing require strategic focus, while there technology integrated into all concen- breast cancer, according to trations outreach training for the com- will lead the planning and imple- number," Rose said. are 23 others that need continued Dr. Bourland. But for factors munity, and is the only university in mentation of JMU's centennial The student-to-faculty ratio cur- commitment. that cannot be helped, detec- celebration in 2008. according rently stands at 15.6 to 1, Rose said. "Each division has different priori- the nation to be an Apple certified tion is in essential women of to Media Relations Hilton's Students reported on the annual sat- ties." Warner said. The six areas that training center. "It is a growing major, all ages. Presently, there is last role in the media relations isfaction survey that "95 percent were require concentrated focus include, no mean of detection that is department was as director of satisfied or very satisfied with their diversity, financial resources, private see BOARD, page* most helpful. Mammograms university communications. and self-examination, while "I'm very excited — a aiding in detection, usual- centennial is an extremely GenEds hold national acclaim ly catch breast cancer only important in more progressed stages occasion for es from the First Amendment when change in tissue or cell BY GEARY COX — it's quite unique to colleges any in-titu- news editor development becomes more and universities," Wheeler said. llillon evident, Bourland said. The freedom allows scholarly said. "I've The General Education pro- "It would be huge if we worked here grams reached their 10-year research free from constraints. had diagnostic testing that for a good anniversary amidst national and The committee also heard caught it at an early state," Dr. bit of [those international acclaim, according from Student Body President Bourland said. "Breast cancer 100 years]." lo Linda Cabe Halpern. dean of Tom Culligan, who said that is unique in that it responds Events the GenEd program. he will introduce recommenda- quickly to treatment. The focus on the Hilton "Forty perceni of undergrad- tions to reform the budgetary earlier ifs caught, the better progressive uate credit hour production at process for front-end budgeted the chances for survival." changes in residence life, ath- the university is in the General groups. Culligan said the forth- October is National letics and the performing arts. Education program," Halpern coming revisions will be the Breast Cancer Awarenrss I lilton's role as university said as part of the Education "largest change in a decade Month and there are several spokesman and chief pub- and Student Life committee they will make (the process) ways to support breast can- lic information officer will meeting preceding the Board of more equitable to all groups." cer research. Many retailers be assumed by Andy Perrine Visitors meeting on Friday, Senior Hunter Hanger, stu- also sell products where a ('86), former associate vice "We work hard to commu- dent representative to the board, portion of the proceeds go president for communiai- nicate that a broad education said thai he would concentrate to benefit research. Yoplait, UoM and marketing, accord- is whal you do in your life efforts on addressing the need Pier 1 Imports and Estee ing to Media Relations. may not relate to your major," for double-punching on week- Lauder all work with organi- "Ifs going to be a chal- Halpern added. ends. Hanger also questions zations such as the Susan G. lenge filling the shoes of such Susan Wheeler, vice presi- the rise in food prices while Komen Foundation to pro- an institution as Fred Hilton," dent of academic affairs, pre- the value of a punch remained vide consumers the oppor- Perrine said. Perrine officially sented the committee with pro- steady "We are getting less tunity to support the cause. begins his role as university posed revisions to the Faculty food for the same punch value," This month. Zeta Tau Alpha GEARY COXImlori^aUtrapher spokesman today. Handbook. New changes he added. is hosting its "Think Pink" Perrine formerly served focused on preserving academic JMU President Linwood ROM tells the Board of Visitors campaign to raise aware- Friday about this year's accomplishments and activities. as AVP for communications freedom for faculty which "aris- see COMMITTEE, pt# 4 ness about breast cancer and and marketing. funds for research. — from staff reports Page Two THE BREEZE I www.ihebreeze.org I MONDAY, OCT. II, 2004 DUKE DAYS Events Calendar Contact Us
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Call 540.568.6127 or e-mail [email protected] for more information. THK BRKK/.K www.ihebreeze.org CAMPUS MONDAY, OCT. 11,2004 13 riVjlSll£fal Host of show shares own travel, TV experiences Center begins studies on women's health more information to show," he said. BY COLLEEN SCHORN "Each season we always do some- The Center for the senior writer thing different." Promotion of Physical Activity Executive producer and host of the This season, the show is fo- lor (iirls and Women has been Animal Planet Network's show "The cusing on different concepts. For created through the kinesiol- Jeff Corwin Experience" discussed his example, there will be a show on ogy department. The center experiences with animals, including smell and one segment will dis- will develop and provide edu- the now-extinct bird species — the cuss elephants who hunt poachers cation and activities to directly Hawaiian Honeycreeper — and dis- by recognizing their smell. promote physical health and activity for women and girls. cussed overcoming the idea that only As executive producer and host The center's first pro- "cute" animals should be saved. of "The Jeff Corwin Experience," gram is going to be the Jeff Corwin won an Emmy Corwin said that he usually watches Alumnae Health and Award for Outstanding Performer each episode and helps edit them Fitness Program. In this in a Children's Series for "Jeff Cor- before they air on TV. He also said program, female alumni win Unleashed" this year. that he has "creative control," but will return to JMU for one He said that winning an Emmy trusts the people he works with to weekend to participate in proved "you can take the idea of make decisions too. ■■Itumenh of their health, natural history and mainstream it." Corwin said his show was not including cardiovascular, He also said his show gives people scripted and he does a lot of re- bone and physical fitness. information they can use and ap- search beforehand. "It's an ex- They also will work with ply to their lives. perience," he said. kinesiology students to design an exercise plan to improve "The best thing was finding a Sophomore Jeremy Paredes, di- their health and fitness. There job I enjoy doing," Corwin said. rector of media and public relations will be lectures and work- "I don't feel like I've ever worked. for the University Program Board, shops on the importance of This is the only country people can said, "I was impressed by the num- nutrition and physical fitness do what they love." ber of siblings of JMU students who toward women's health. Corwin discussed overcoming heard about the event and drove The study will begin the "charismatic species syndrome," the over an hour to hear Corwin speak," weekend of Oct. 21 to 23. urge for people only to be interested Paredes said. "He is not just a TV in learning about or saving "cute" ani- personality, he is a scientist, too, so JMU to hold surplus mals, and not caring about the disap- he was able to teach the audience pearing species of reptiles or insects. while being entertaining. property warehouse sale "I will look at something and apply "It was great to see JMU contrib- JMU will be hosting a a value that's artificial [to cute ani- uting to the Harrisonburg commu- Surplus Property Warehouse mals]," he said. Despite this, his favor- nity. I am so glad that we could reach sale on Friday, Oct. 22 from 7 ite animal always has been a snake. out to a community that we don't al- a.m. to 2 p.m. After telling a story about when he ways reach to." Items for sale include saw the very last of a form of Hawai- Sophomore Michelle Beach, a biol- small electionic equipment, ian Honeycreeper, Corwin said, "Al- ogy major, said, "Jeff Corwin is my idol office furniture, tabU-- office though the chapter may have closed and 1 want his job." She wants to study chairs, audio-visual carts on this honeycreeper, there are books zoology or wildlife preservation and EVAN SHOAP/tndor phMiffilftmi and equipment, chalkboards, to be written on other animals." attended the program to learn more Jaff Corwin speaks to students Wednesday In Wilson HaU about creating Ms TV wardrobes, computer moni- "1 am constantly looking for about experiences with animals. show and about his experiences while working for the Animal Planet Network. tors, storage cabinets and oak chairs. All items are pre-priced, and can be paid for with cash or check with the prop- er ID. All items will be sold Ambassadors pick Parents of the Year CMISS hosts blood, on "as is — where is" basis of us through school,m as well Miller, co-head of the 2004 par- BY STEPHANIE STRAUSS with no warranties. as our older brother, Justin, who ent of the year committee, who The sale will be held staff writer graduated from JMU in May." helped coordinate the event. bone marrow drive at 21 Warehouse Rd. in The winners of the Parent Cara said, "I called Casey "All Student Ambassadors is a wonderful chance to give Bv KATIE KELLOOO Harrisonburg. of the Year awards were an- from campus when 1 found are invited to read and score back to the community." For more information nounced at the Parents' Week- out and we just couldn't be- applications," Miller said. contributing writer Students have the option contact x8-6931. end football game on Saturday. lieve we actually won. We "Every application was read The Center lor Multicul- of just giving blood or signing The award was sponsored by were both very excited." several times, and the high- tural/International Student up to become potential bone the Student Ambassadors. Casey said, "We called • st scored application won. Services will offer students the marrow donors. If students Graduate School fair Joe and JoAnne Antinarella, our parents ... and told them "We received about 50 ap- opportunity to donate bone decide to become a bone mar- part of Grad. Ed. month the winners, were nominated they had won [the Parent of plications, and they were all marrow and will hold a blood row donor, they will give by their twin daughters, seniors the Year contest]. They said, phenomenal," Miller added. drive from 11 a.m to 3.30 p.m. samples of their blood on Oct A graduate education Casey and Cara Antinarella. 'Who did ... we did?' They Cara said, "We know that tomorrow in Transitions. 11 They then will be added to information fair will be held "We nominated our parents were very surprised." there are so many parents at "It is an important op- the National Marrow Donor on Wednesday, Oct. 20 from because we didn't feel like we Trw Parent of the Year award JMU that deserve this award. portunity to help others in Program registry. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. told them enough how great they is given to an outstanding par- We are honored that our par- need through giving blood or If a student is found to The fair will take place were," Casey said. "In the past ent in the JMU community ev- ents get to represent all the sup- bone marrow," said Stacy Ed- in the College Center Grand see CMISS. page 4 Ballroom, where about 30 uni- five years, they have put both ery year, according to junior Jake portive parents at JMU." wards, director of CMISS "It versities will be represented The event is sponsored by the Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Consortium, Suicide second-leading cause of Parents Council works as liaison and is part of the College of "We are the eyes and ears of this Graduate and Professional Bv MEGAN ERHARDT Programs Graduate death among college students school in our own communities," said contributing writer Jim Riley, chairman of the Parents Education Month BY STKPHANIE SALTZBERO 44 CGAPP will be holding a contributing writer The Parents Council is a group Council. "We aid the university in re- number of events and work- Suicide is very of 36 parents of JMU students - nine ceiving feedback of how happy stu- shops throughout the month Suicide, the second-leading cause of representatives from each of the four dents are with their JMU experience." to assist prospective gradu- death among college-age students, has damaging to the classes. The members serve as liaisons The Parents Council hosts fresh- ate students. become the topic of much discussion, campus community. between the university and students' man send-off picnics during the sum- It also will host speaker over the past few months. There are 7.5 parents and represent JMU. mer before freshmen leave for JMU. Debra W. Stewart, president suicides for every 100,000 students on - David Onestak The organization was formed in At the picnic — hosted in various of the Council of Graduate a college campus, according to the Big director of the JMU counseling 1978 to involve parents more closely locations from which JMU students Schools, on Tuesday, Oct 25 Ten Student Suicide Study and student development center with JMU affairs. According to the come — council members meet with from 1 to 2 p.m. George Washington Univer- For more intorm.ition Parents Council, the group meets families and discuss the transition pe- sity has experienced ah unusual twice a year — once in the fall on the riod between home and college life. visit Its Web site at MMU/mu number of student deaths Since 99— rdulcgapp/GEM. Friday of Parents' Weekend and once They also host a table at CHOICES. December 2003, six students have center, said, "Suicide is extremely dam- in the spring. During these meetings, At the Parents Council breakfast died, three of whom were suicides, aging to the campus community." the council breaks down into smaller on Saturday, head football coach SMAD gains Apple according to Tracy Schario, direc- GWU completed a study in Sep- subcommittees, which include Fi- Mickey Matthews said to the group, training accreditation tor of media relations at GWU. tember assessing suicide response. nance and Physical Development. "We appreciate everything you do for David Onestak, director of the JMU Academics, Student Life, Enrollment us. This place changes lives and 1 wit- JMU's school of media counseling and student development seeSVICIDE,page4 Services and Resource Development. ness it every day. Thank you." arts and design program is an Apple Certified Pro-Training Center. |MU began the certifi- cation program in May 2004. Students must pay a $50 Anchor Splash raises $3,000 for the blind fee to take the test to become most school spirited and best across the nation held their certified as part of the program. BY MIKE GKRRITY lip-sync routine are the three 21st annual Anchor Splash JMU is the only univer- contributing writer areas of consideration competition, said senior sity in the nation to gain such Anchor Splash, sponsored "We had a lot of support Terri Romeo, a member of .iccreditation from Apple. by the sisters of Delta Gam- from all of the Greek organiza- Delta Gamma. SMAD professor ma, featured synchronized tions," said sophomore Heather "Each DG chapter across the John Woody and tech- Dickens, a member of Delta country runs the event but is able nology manager John swimming and a dodgeball tournament and raised mon- Gamma. Seventeen groups par- to put a personal spin on it, so Hodges will be teaching ey for an organization that as- ticipated this year, and Delta Anchor Splash is different at each the training courses. sists the blind Gamma raised about $3,000. college campus,'' said Romeo, The training center will The JMU chapter of Delta coach to Sigma Chi fraternity. be in the modular build- Phi Gamma Delta won the Gamma featured various pool Each event during the ings pending the relocation week-long competition, in ad- games, a Mr and Ms Anchor week-long event is worth a of the SMAD department dition to the Mr. Anchor Splash Splash pageant and a dodgeball number of points and, at the Each station in the lab has competition. The sisters of Del- ta Delta Delta won the week's tournament. "The pool games end of the week, the group Apple SoundTrack, LiveTypc, activities and Zeta Tau Alpha are especially fun," said senior with the most points wins. The Compressor, Adobe Photoshop, won Ms Anchor Splash Sarah Sample, director of An- winning organization is given After Effects and Illustrator. chor Splash Each organiza- gift certificates from the Bilt- Additional class- The week culminated in tion competes in synchronized more Grill and CiCi's Pizza. es are being offered in the Mr. and Ms. Anchor Splash swimming, relay races on rafts "Outside of Greek Week, Photoshop, InDesign, pageant. "A contestant from and a clothes race where swim- Anchor Splash is one of the Dreamweaver and Flash. each organization is selected USA P! J J-CJRINi, .mmbunng phoiographtr and is judged on three crite- mers must change into a set of only events that organiza- For more information on clothes underwater. tions can compete against the programs call x8-7007. Sophomore Ryan Powa*, of Thata CM, plays dodfebaf durtr* a ria," said junior Amanda Gram, tournament hosted by Doha Gamma as part of Anchor Spiaah. K.ippa Sigma coach, uest legs. Delta Gamma chapte: each other," Sample said. 4 i THE BREEZE | MONDAY, OCT. 11. 2004 CAMPUS CMISS: Students can donate bone marrow to cancer patients Parents' Weekend brings families together again
CMISS. from page .1 active asthma, sickle cell anemia, be a bone marrow match lor some- the hepatitis B surface antigen, the one in need, they will be contacted hepatitis C antibody, HIV or AIDS by the NMDP and undergo addi- or IV substance abuse. People who tional testing to make sure that they have had any type of cancer, even are a good match lor the patient. if they are considered cured, are In the event that the student is ■ ineligible to donate. Individuals af, || ' positive m.itrh, they will undergo who are 25 percent over their ideal - vfl x a donation process that involves weight also are ineligible. if^b mnoval of the bone marrow Ironi "It is easy to think that doc- ... 3*f ' y^» the pelvic bone. The procedure tors and nurses can take care of ' will require the donor to stay in the everything, but we have to re- hospital tor a day or less. mindourselves that we have an Junior John Epps signed up to obligation as a community to < ■ ' r* become a bone marrow donor be- help those in the medical profes- ,,ius,' he saw no reason not to. "If sion with resources they can't I have something that I can give create, such as blood and bone 4 someone that I have a plethora marrow," said Julie Foley ('04). 7i V of — like bone marrow — then I CMISS was contacted about the should help them out,'' he said. blood and bone marrow drive by Students who sign up to be- Terry Atwater of Virginia Blood ' -**JnF"^ ' ^t- i — come donors and decide at a later Services in Harrisonburg. Edwards ~* M time that they no longer wish to said that the collaboration between KATELYN Vr/SZmSKL'aagpltMiiraplirr be part of the program are under blood services and JMU students no binding obligation to donate would be a great idea Parents gather at the Godwin Field Festival Saturday morning to browse merchandise at vendors tables. their bone marrow. Students may reserve a time A live band and a moonbounce also ware part of the festival that took place before the football game. According to NMDP standards, to donate on the list located in the potential donors must be between CMISS office. There also will be a the ages of 18 and 60 and in good table with a sign-up sheet and ad- health. Donors should have no his- ditional information today on the tory of heart problems, diabetes, commons from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. BOARD: BOV elects rector, vice-rector BOARD, from page! what future employers are looking for. previously as vice-rector. Meredith but it is limited by resources, staff and Committee reports also were given Gunter of Charlottesville was elected equipment." Johnson said from athletics, audit, development, vice-rector. Donna Harper was re- SUICIDE: Counseling can Senior Heather Geikie, a SMAD ma- education and student life and finance elected secretary of the board. Helen jor, said, "I feel very confident about go- and physical development. The board R. Black well of Arlington, Robert L. ing into the workforce." She explained will meet again on Jan. 7, 2005. Testwuide HI of Vienna and former help to reduce risk of suicide that the program has prepared her tor Charles H. Foster Jr. ot Richmond rector Joseph C. Farrell of Richmond SUICIDE, from page 3 JMU has counseling services the real world and the professors know was elected as rector. Foster served all left the board as of June 30. University Counseling Center available to all students. Counseling hours already have increased, and services are located in Vamer House. other recommendations are under Students can make appointments review, according to Schario. for themselves or set up a referral COMMITTEE: Student voices Is your club or Onestak said students threaten for someone they know. Students suicide for any number of reasons, meet with a counselor during their unhiding wanting to end severe initial intake appointment and con- concern about female-to-male ratio organization pain, trying to make a statement tinue to meet with them on a regular COMMITTEE, from page 1 said that the faculty most was con- or to hold on to someone or some- basis, a change from past years. "Is the university fulfilling its ob- cerned with the hiring of one-year pro- hosting an thing, like in a relationship. He Despite the numbers, Onestak ligations to the students?" Hanger fessors. Zimmerman said the one-year added that most students who have said that students who are in col- asked, noting that the ratio of males professors become "temporary work- event? gone through with suicide were not lege are less likely to commit suicide to females at JMU this year is 35 to ers" who "come in the door looking for being seen in counseling than those in their age group who 65 percent. "I have been hearing this [another] job." According to Zimmer- "The best way to reduce suicide are not. This is primarily because concern from a lot of freshman girls: man, temporary faculty do not develop Let us know. on campus is to be in counseling," the majority of college students are 'Where are all the guvs?'" curriculum or strengthen programs. he said. "Counseling is remark- the products of supportive families The committee also heard concerns "Our goals this year," he added, "are ably effective in dealing with these and have necessary resources and from the Faculty Senate. Douglas Zim- retention of good people and to get the kinds of emotions." services readily available to them. merman, speaker of the Faculty Senate, Iprofessor] course load lowered." hi, i in, >i v(n hotmail.t "in
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THE BREEZE | www.thebreeze.org MONDAY, OCT. 11,2004 15 Afghanistan's presidential election turns sour Tow bin en route to casino tion of an estimated 25 million people overturn, kite 15 people BY PAUL HAVEN might be fatally compromised if his op- Associated Press ponents refuse to accept the results and MARION, Ark. (AP) — A bus careened off an inter- Afghans packed polling stations on insist that his rule is illegitimate. Saturday for a historic presidential elec- But, on Saturday, Afghans who state and overturned early tion that was blemished when all 15 braved the threat of violence to cast bal- Saturday, killing 15 Chicago- candidates opposing US.-backed inter- lots just were happy to vote. area travelers. Witnesses told im President Hamid Karzai withdrew, "1 am old, but this vote is not just police the bus was drifting. charging the government and the United for me. It is for my grandchildren," said The bus was carrying the Nations with fraud and incompetence. Nuzko, 58, a widow who stood in line group to a weekend getaway In the end, faulty ink — not Taliban at a Kabul voting station. Like many Af- at a Mississippi casino when bombs and bullets — threatened three ghans, she uses only one name. "I want the crash happened about 5 years of painstaking progress toward Afghanistan to be secure and peaceful." a.m. on Interstate 55 in north- democracy. The opposition candidates The controversy nonetheless cast a eastern Arkansas. claimed the ink used to mark people's pall over what had been a joyous day in Thirty-one people were thumbs rubbed off too easily, allowing Afghanistan. Millions of ethnically di- aboard the bus, and the for mass deception. verse Afghan voters crammed polling remaining 16 passengers all Electoral officials rejected opposition stations for an election aimed at bring- were injured. Some of the demands that voting be stopped at mid- ing peace and prosperity to a country dead were round crushed. day, saying it would rob millions of peo- nearly ruined by more than two de- ple of their first chance to directly decide cades of war. Men and women voted Bush, Kerry trade pott- their leader, and the |oint UN-Afghan at separate booths in keeping with this debate accusations panel overseeing the election would rule nation's conservative Islamic leanings. later on the vote's legitimacy. Karzai — who widely is favored to ELYRIA, Ohio (AP) — Even if the vote ultimately is validat- win — said the fate of the balloting was President Bush and Sen. John EUZABETH DMJZSEUAP ed, Karzai's ability to unite this nation, with electoral panel, but he added that, Kerry, their animosity suned Afghan women cast their vote at e women's polling station in the southern fignt rampant warlordism and crush a in his view, "the election was free and by a contentious second debate, Afghani city of Kandahar Saturday. People voted under the threat of violence. lingering Taliban insurgency in this na- fair— it is very legitimate." lit into each other over Iraq, jobs and debate performance on Saturday in battleground states. Kerry also criticized the Nation needs more companies to make flu shots Earthquake activity Bush administration for the vide any. British authorities had Vanderbilt University. shortage of flu vaccines. BY MALCOLM RITTER suspended the license of Chiron "It doesn't help the fire- Instant polls did not give Associated Press rises at Mount St. Helen Corp. because of problems at men to get angry at the fire; either Bush or Kerry a clear If the United States wants its vaccine plant in Liverpool, you've got to go to work and Earthquake activity has magnitude 2.4 were occur- edge in Friday's wide-rang- to avoid future shortages of which chopped the nation's put it out." increased at Mount St. Helens, ring every one to two min- ing debate in St. Louis before flu vaccine, it must take steps supply of flu vaccine in half. The basic problem is that but scientists said Saturday utes, they said. an audience of uncommitted to draw drug companies back When the news reached "we've lost most of our do- there was no reason to raise A bubble on the south side voters. But Republicans were into the business of making the a meeting of vaccine experts mestic manufacturers" of flu the volcano's alert level. of the dome also has risen to at heartened by what they saw inoculations, flu experts say. Tuesday morning, "we were vaccine, said Richard Webby Scientists said earthquake least 330 feet since scientists first as a steadier, more focused Health officials warned of shocked and surprised, and at St. )ude Children's Research activity had been low until spotted it on Sept. 30 and now and aggressive performance shortages last Tuesday after one then we got depressed, and Hospital in Memphis. 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Unfortunately for opponents. This week, the Re- American Airlines flight 77 those who take comfort in Kblican Party of Michigan did not crash into the Pen- that thought, the best way to -hied four county prosecu- tagon building on Sept. 11, suppress information is not tors to bring charges against 2001. He claims that photo- to put an outright halt to its liberal propaganda filmmaker graphic, video and eyewit- publication, but rather sim- Michael Moore. ness accounts point to a mis- ply to discredit the informa- The GOP has made claims sile or much smaller plane tion as it is published. that Moore, who is on a 60-city being responsible for the Philip Zelikow, executive swing-state tour, is bribing po- damage, resulting in a gov- director of the 9-11 Commis- tential voters. These claims are ernment cover-up. sion, told The Washington made more ridiculous by the Conspiracy theories like Post on Oct. 7, "One reason offer that Moore is making. this always have existed you tend to doubt conspir- He is visiting colleges on his and range from the various acy theories when you've "Slacker Uprising Tour" and of- theories about the JFK as- worked in government is fering clean dorm rooms, snack sassination to the belief that because you know govern- food, Ramen noodles and even we regularly are visited by ment is not nearly competent underwear to college students extraterrestrials. While most enough to carry off elaborate who promise to vote Kerry on people doubt these ideas, theories If s a banal expla- Nov. 2. But according to Mich- the fact that they exist at all nation, but imagine how ef- igan's election law, these offers is a symptom of a greater ficient it would need to be." are illegal. The law prohibits a good — the tendency to- Zelikow's point is ac- person from contracting with ward skepticism. curate — to effectively and others for something of value Wild conspiracy theories rarely find their way into the Weapon policy worth battle to JMU public spotlight, but when -.-,■< YAST/JMO i >,■■ see MOORE page 7 Who cares if weapons are allowed on ing to take up this fight with hopes to set campus? a precedent for other universities. Student Obviously JMU does, which is seen Body President Tom Culligan and fresh- UP FOR DEBATE in Ihe latest decision to defend itself in man senator Sara Lunsford aren't the only court over the matter. ones looking to secure student safety. X Prize paves way for civilian space flight Keezeltown resident Dave Briggman. JMU easily could have settled this dis- who occasionally visits campus, filed .1 law- pute out of court, which would be a quiet- suit against JMU's no-weapon's policy nearly er — and possibly cheaper — way to move three weeks ago. His claim: He has a consti- on. Blue Ridge Community College did it tutional right to carry a concealed weapon, this way when Briggman chose to carry a whether he is attending a Sunday church ser- gun to class in March 2003. The college's vice or sauntering down Bluestone Drive. policy was challenged by Briggman, and And while Briggman has a few strong it ended up allowing handguns after set- hands holding him up—those of the Found- tling the issue through the attorney gener- ing Fathers — JMU s bold action to detest al's office, not the courthouse. his stance is admirable for its cause. Obviously, quiet didn't work for Blue The university is going out on a limb Ridge. to publicly show that student safety is a Now that court dockets have JMU's de- vital concern — even more so than Second fense set in place, media will be picking it Amendment rights. By going to court, up, the community will become involved LAURA IMKtVsmlor photographer JMU also is taking a chance by putting this and people will be talking. JMU is turning Aatronaut Man Bktnta MM on SpacaShlpOna attar hi. auborbltal flight case out in the mounds of public opinion. this case into something important. to tvtn ttsa Anurl X Pita* In rVsoJava, CaNf. on Monday, Oct. 4, 2004. Keep in mind what it means to live in the The attorney general's office opinion Shenandoah Valley — an area where Na- given to Briggman is an indicator of a likely A stout star-spangled rocket plane broke The reward for the achievement is the tional Rifle Association-loving game hunt- outcome in JMU's case. The office decided through the Earth s atmosphere to the edge of $10 million Ansari X Prize, created in 1996 ers flock to Wal-mart for camouflage gear Blue Ridge didn't have legal grounds to ban space last Monday lor the second time in five to kick-start the development of privately days, capturing a $10 million prize aimed at built rocket ships that could make space- and gawk over the latest and greatest guns Briggman from carrying a concealed hand- opening the final frontier to tourists. flight available to the public. on the market. Many locals are going to sup- gun. If the court opts for a similar ruling with The privately built SpaceShipOne took off To win the prize, a spacecraft capable of port any kind of weapon freedom. JMU on Oct. 20, the university will need the underneath the belly of a mother plane that carrying three people had to make two flights If s going to be a tough fight. public support to appeal the decision or take carried it about rune miles over the California to an altitude |ust over 62 miles within two But the importance is that JMU is will- the issue to the Virginia General Assembly. Mojave Desert. From there, SpaceShipOne fired weeks. The goal was to show that the rocket its engine and streaked skyward at about three could go back and forth like a spaceliner. times the speed of sound on a half-hour flight X Prize chief judge Rick Searfoss said the that took it more than 62 miles high, generally spacecraft reached a height of 367,442 feet THE OTHER SIDE OF THE DF.SK considered the point where space begins. and speeds of Mach 3.09 during ascent and SpaceShipOne — with test pilot Brian Binnie Mach 3.26 on the way down. Women's high expectations cause heartbreak at the controU — then glided safely back to Earth. - Assoaaled Press GEOFFREY MORLEY-MOWER There is a happy ending they loved the same question. Nathan Chiantella, senior writer reaching the attacked until it was too late. guest faculty columnist to the story. She took my Most of men's insensi- This bleak possibility is something far in advice and now is happily tive behavior may be sheer the future — a day when reality catches up There was a moving 1 find SpaceShipOne's feat to be amazing married, pregnant and ex- ignorance and I don't want and it certainly will revolutionize the way we with science fiction. That day is one large poem published by a female pecting a girl. After telling to paint them all as rascals. step closer now, however, and appropri- student here that told the live. It is the sort of achievement that makes this story in class, one stu- However, men do tend to be £ou proud to be an American. However, upon ate treaties and legislation should be estab- story of two English majors dent raised her hand and dominated by their sexual lished on a global stale to prevent any di- who fell in love and lived to- said, "I told my boyfriend paring of this, my mind — unfortunately urges and they can forget the — switches over to Paris Hilton saster from occurring. The mark of scientific gether for three years. They what you had said. And I other important emotional achievement that SpaceShipOne represents snared an enthusiasm for What does technology have to do with asked him if he was serious issues involved. It is women the heiress? Well, for one thing, if night-vi- should coincide witn an equally great social great literature, as well as ev- about me. He at once got up who are the great lovers. Men achievement. If the international community erything else. In exam week sion never had been invented, her film debut and shouted 'no way!' He have to be taught to love. would have been much less enthralling. Yet it can establish a system for dealing peaceably before graduation, the man then packed up and left our But men never will learn to in outer space, it could be a bold step toward said, "I love you. It's been is not her body of work 1 would like to discuss, apartment without another love if women permit them but rather her immense wealth. Actually, I'd a plan for dealing peaceably on land. a wonderful relationship. word." The good news is uncommitted relationships. like to talk about all the obnoxiously rich. Now is the time to move on." Women — whom by nature The comment of the poet SpaceShipOne has paved the way for are extremely articulate space tourism by the un-astronautic. Sadly was, "Didn't he realize that — effectively are silenced Matthew Stoss, senior writer I'd given myself to him?" To and their wisdom remains for Jon Q. Public, the tickets for these flights which the answer must be may start at somewhere around $200,000, ac- What a fabulous concept: the people pre- unspoken if .they cannot ask cording to 77ie New York Times. While this is that he did not. Some time their partners whether they vailing in the ruins of long-forgotten govern- ago, I discovered that my change to the young and overpaid, this is a ment projects. Our administrative lords re- are serious about them. lifetime of wealth to your normal American. granddaughter at another To sum up, the Sexu- cently have abandoned celestial aspirations college was living with her Just imagine pinching your pennies and — until recently, when George W. Bush made al Revolution has pulled picking up extra shifts for years to catch a boyfriend. I bombarded her down the social barriers it known that he wishes to put a man on Mars with e-mails, pointing out glimpse of the earth from 70 miles up. The one day. With the lull in outer-firmamcntal that historically have pro- only problem is when you get onto the craft that every day she lived with tected women from men's flying, space programs have made their way her boyfriend, his estimation you have to put up with the guy who plays from the realm of high and mighty world Predatory instincts. And, Fes on "That 70s Snow" complaining that his of her was likely to drop. It m sorry to say, a great deal powers to that of the private sector. is one of the laws of life that that she did not waste three of ineffectual remedies are Amstel Light is not quite cola enough. SpaceShipOne's sponsors so far are the no one values what he gets or four years, while she was being offered by the advice It will not take long for J. Lo to take her civilian equivalent of the National Aeronau- for free. It is a humiliating at the peak of her attractive- honey to the moon or 50 Cent to rock plati- tical and Space Administration. Now, space columns of newspapers num on Mercury. I doubt our brave astro- thing I said, to give yourself ness, with a man who said — including The Breeze.lt is is not solely the realm of highly trained ser- to a man who has not given he loved her but did not nauts knew the economic power of space vicemen, but rather it has been opened to the time we thought out a new extended past the marketing of Tang — they himself to you. Every day, want her. The bad news is strategy to deal with what "everyman." But the first commercial space- certainly are in for a surprise. her chance of marriage was that four girls came to my is a catastrophic misunder- flight goes beyond that; it balances the power diminishing. I advised her office after class that day to between citizen and state — and how much standing about love. Alex Sirney, opinion editor to grit her teeth and ask him, tell me, tearfully, that they Geoffrey Morley-Mower is fun is that? So much fun that as soon as it can "Are you serious about me?" did not dare to ask the men an English professor. be done, the Federal Aviation Administration While the accomplishments of the design- likely will regulate what can — and can't — ers and crew of SpaceShipOne are admirable, be done with civilian space travel. the transfer of space travel from governmen- Never in the history of existence has some- tal control to civilian could create serious con- thing thus monumental been achieved without Editorial policies flict on an international level. a government's backing. Comparable events As a novelty, there is not a huge threat — include the happening upon of the North Responses to all articles and opinions published in The Breeze are welcome and encouraged. Letters the playgrounds of the rich rarely have held American continent, lewis and Clark's explo- should be no longer than 250 words and can be e-mailed to breeieopimon9hotmtil.com or mailed to national governments in fear. The threats be- Me Breeie MSC 6805 Cl, Anthony-Seeger Hall. Harnsonburg, VA 22807, Attn: Opinion section. ration of that continent and current deep-sea gin to surface when space travel begins to be research. But they, unlike SpaceShipOne, all used as a method of transportation. Nations The house editorial reflects the opinion of the editorial bond is a whole, and n not necessarily the opinion of any were accomplished with the federal dollar. IndMdtiil slarT member of The Breeze. now have the ability to regulate their airspace That fact makes the success of SpaceShipOne — if a threat appears, it usually is apparent all the more beauteous. and easily can be dealt with. When traveling Some things are sacred — specifically Iditonal Hoard through space, however, the spaceship passes Alison Fargo, editor in chief governmental advantages over its sov- Kelly lasper. managing editor over international boundanes indiscriminately ereign. Anytime we, the ruled, can bring Alex Sirney. opinion editor by nature — it's a physical impossibility for it ourselves to the same rank as entrenched to be any other way. As a result, any nation or bureaucracy and challenge the domain of The opinions In thn section do not necestanly reflect the opinion of the newtpaper, this staff, or lames terrorist organization could launch an attack endeavors previously unattainable intrinsi- Madison Unix from orbit without any warning necessarily cally is disco. Co us. OPINION MONDAY, OCT. 11, 2004 I THE BREEZE 17 OFF THE WIBF Schools wise to investigate text prices Northern Illinois Univer- stores have to pay more for At best students may be more sity officials should be com- books, student costs skyrocket inclined to read their course mended for recognizing that exponentially. materials because of the more the rising cost of, textbooks For students already accessible format. is a problem that needs to be strapped for cash, this price A textbook rental system addressed sooner rather than hike certainly hasn't made similar to those implemented later. The University Council's college anv more affordable. at Eastern Illinois University decision to form a committee Tne university Book- and Southern Illinois Uni- that will examine ways to al- store offers an online survey versity-Ed wardsville also has leviate high textbook prices is in which students can give been suggested. While the a step in the right direction. feedback about how much rental system undoubtedly that mean more... The national average they used their books — sur- would save students money, ■ cost per year for textbooks vey results are forwarded to the constraints it imposes may is $817, according to the Col- professors. not be feasible. Faculty would lege Board. If s no wonder, While the bookstore may have to use the same texts for I Autonomy. then, that some students not be the most impartial three or four semesters for the simply choose not to buy source, the survey is a good idea system to work, which would their books at all and pay the and one the University Council be especially detrimental for jlenge. consequences instead. should consider adopting on a upper-level courses. After all, the consequences campus-wide scale. But the council should in- AdvancdHH. Freedom, probablv would cost students If students aren't reading vestigate any and all remedies Lett m the long run. their books—as many of them to the textbook price problem Wholesale prices of col- aren't — professors may want — and hud a solution before fcfaction. lege textbooks have risen to consider alternatives, such students stop buying books about 40 percent in the past as creating packets or placing altogether. five years, according to the articles on electronic reserve. 7ms staff editorial originally It'syc it.. .everything. The best National Association of Col- At the least, these measures appeared in Northern Illinois HI11i,un Ample opportunities lege Bookstores. When book- would save students money. University's Northern Star. to shi . Superior training. Ready advai i for your accomplishments, ioui ha' f. You should join a company CONSPIRACY: Public must evaluate information tio undrrst CONSPIRACY, from page 6 sophical Dictionary," "He who has heard the You shouldn'j large volume of information would require the thing told by twelve thousand eye-witnesses, government to expend a terrific amount of re- has only twelve thousand probabilities, equal NVR)> lltimillion dollar responsibility, sources. Public rnisinformation is not something to one strong probability, which is not equal alien to this country, however. It happens most to certainty." Each witness may see the same in theirj ! empowered to be key decision- often during wartime, but facts regularly are con- event, but they also may have a very differ- makers, but I lone. They enjoy comprehensive, strued to support claims made by the government. ent idea of what they saw. Perception always :>rld-class I of the top 10 homebuilders in Body counts are inflated or deflated, economic re- becomes reality to the perceiver — the human ports omit salient points, polls are taken — and all mind must believe that what it interprets is politicians arc guilty of it to some extent. real. Many bouiees must be examined for the Conspiracy theories are racy and attractive truth to be determined. to the public, but all facts and claims should Theories such as the "Pentagon Strike" be verified. Anyone who chuckled at the video theory defy established belief, but they chal- example in the first paragraph should do some lenge the public to ask questions and reexam- research — if the photos are credible, they raise ine old information — something that never fctober 20th some questions. It is a responsibility of tne citi- is detrimental. While society should never zens of a republic to be informed beyond what swallow an outlandish idea without substan- Time: 7pm can be found on the evening news. tial cause, looking with fresh eyes at old prob- Lathering simple information is not lems can lead to new revelations. enough — the information must be used to Alex Sirney is- a sophomore SMAD/anthro- Reception Hall find tne truth. Voltaire wrote, in his Philo- pology major. Comi me team and learn about our excitin MOORE: GOP should work to motivate voters Oppoi IIHKI degree areas: • Sales & Marketing StOORE, from page 6 the swing states campaign- view is the only correct one on ing for the president, not try- any given issue. How bad is • Produdioi Supervisor in exchange for votes. ing to silence his critics. The that really? He takes the time The claims made by the president needs help in the to make his viewpoint heard • Internships CiOP are true — Moore did campaign. Some polls that I and the GOP gets mad at him offer these things to students saw earlier this week showed for it. They have been looking Biitit-s at NVR, Inc. of Michigan State, Central a dead heat between him and for a way to shut him up for Michigan and University of Senator Kerry. The state polls a while, and now they think Bomoted from within. Michigan at Dearborn stu- show President Bush win- they've found one. Charges ■ms. dents, but is it really worth ning more electoral votes, have yet to be filed against bringing charges against but they don't give him the Moore by the prosecutors, so Bnrk culture. himf He is offering under- 270 votes to actually take the how important is it that this wear for goodness sake. White House again. The real was even brought up? Moore Moore commented back thing the COP should be do- is going to speak out no mat- by saying, "Ifs ironic that ing is heading out to swing ter what you try to do to shut H/irginia • Pennsylvania Republicans have no prob- states and registering vot- him up. He is one person that lem with allowing assault ers — and making sure they has an opinion ana speaks up Haware • Ohio weapons out on our streets, show up to the penis. about it. Although nis opin- H>lina • Tennessee yet they don't want to put The party is so adamant ion is not one that I share, he clean underwear in the .ig.iin.st Moore that it seems to is entitled to it. hands of our slacker youth," have blinders on. They need Moore did break the most showing more focus on is- to get out and educate people basic meaning of the law, but www.nvrinc.com/careers sues by bringing up the expi- on the stance of the president how valuable is a clean dorm ration of the assault weapon and the issues of the election, room, or a new pair of boxer ban and showing how ludi- not tell everyone how bad this shorts? Is it worth the time crous these claims are. filmmaker is. Moore shares that a criminal case will take? The charges don't seem his beliefs with the whole Not in my eyes. like a valid point this late country through his presen- Steve Bristow is a colum- in the race. In my eyes, the tations and movies. He takN nist for Ball State University's CiOP should be out there in the liberty of thinking his Daily News. IJVF71, Inc.? V Hnjesf homebuilder in the United States W250,000 homes since »ar beginning in J 948. A "drive-in-designated-areas-nnly" dart Unt homebuilder in all to theJMU policeman driving the white JMU van who came within inches of hitting me markets. Thursday morning. From a senior girl who didn't think looking both ways on a campus sidewalk at 9 a.m. should A "your-good-samaritan-act-sur- mexceeded be a priority, but will soon be making it one. prised-me" pat to the football player who helped a clumsy freshman pick up W3. his tray in D-hall. From two fans who appreciated your the highest Earnings Per Share spirit of kindness. An "l-don't-recall-your-team-getting-to- growth rate in the industry over the the-AFC-Championship-Eame-anytime-lately" ist 5 years. d.irt to the Steelers fan who complained about how devoted some Eagles fans were. From a junior who thinks Steelers fans should be ex- dan to double our size in the next cited that they'll finally see a good Pennsylvania team play in Pittstwrgh Nov. 7. 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Redshirt sophomore mkfflelder Mike Tuddenham and the Dukes The Minutemen came into the upset No. 15 VCU 3-1 Friday. game averaging 318 yards per contest "The coaches are preparing us well," redshirt sophomore quarter- Men's soccer back Justin Rascati said. "As you saw from our defense today, we nearly pitched another shutout." upsets VCU The Dukes have given up fewer than 100 net yards rushing in every in CAA battle game this season except for their loss at West Virginia University. Saturday proved no different BY TODD BAOCHI staff writer ,as JMU's smothering run defense limited the Minutemen to 42 yards In a showdown of two teams net rushing. tied for first in the Colonial "We thought our defensive Athletic Association, the men's line was better than their offen- soccer team routed the Virginia sive line," coach Mickey Matthews Commonwealth University Rams said. "We were superior at trie line 3-1 Friday night at the JMU soc- of scrimmage today." cer complex. The win raised the Redshirt senior linebacker Duke's record to 10-0-1 overall Trey Townsend said, "Once we and 3-0 in the CAA. stopped the run they went to the VCU came into the game CAROLYN WALSER/lMor photographer pass. It was physical at first, but if ranked No. 15 in the nation, Rsdshlrt junior running back Raymond Hines ran for 123 yards and on* touchdown In JMU's 28-7 wki ova* UMaaa. you can stop the run at the begin- while the Dukes entered ning of the game, you can make it Friday's matchup at 25. After less physical." the game, junior midfielder JMU also contained the UMass Danny Sheridan emphasized Hines leads Dukes past UMass passing attack, pressuring quarter- the importance of the victory. back Tim Day and forcing him to throw two interceptions. JMU senior "This was by far the best Ranked No. 19 in The Sports season total in yards. Coming into BY MATTHEW STOSS wide safety Rodney McCarter also team we've played all season." Network poll, the Dukes defeated Saturday's contest, he had 60 yards assistant sports editor blocked a field goal attempt by the Sheridan said. "This does a lot UMass for the first time in five years rushing in 2004. Minutemen in the first half for us in terms'of our momen- A scoreless first half closed with — the last time being 1997 when "That draw was big," Rascati "Even in practice, Rodney can tum this year." JMU's redshirt sophomore quarterback JMU knocked off the Minutemen said. "It put us inside the 20 and change directions off the edge," The Dukes capitalized on Justin Rascati being sacked, forcing the 13-10 in Harrisonburg. gave us a lot of momentum." Matthews said. "He's a threat to their first opportunity of the Dukes to punt — but JMU would make Saturday, the Dukes managed a Hines had a career day in the block every extra point. We work night, when Sheridan scored the amends in the second half. bit more offense against the visiting absence of injured redshirt soph- really hard on blocking kicks." game's first goal 15:20 into the Madison posted 21 unanswered Minutemen. omore running back Alvin Banks. If anything was more significant first half to put the Dukes up 1- points en route to a 28-7 victory over JMU struck first late in the third The 5-foot-9-inch, 175-pounder from than the defense and McCarter's 0. Sophomore midfielder Mike the University of Massachusetts quarter on a 1-yard quarterback sneak Hyatsville. Md.. dashed for 123 yards blocked kick, it was JMU's first Tuddenham picked up the assist. before 15.321 at Bridgeforth Stadium. by Rascati. Rascati's touchdown was set on 12 carries with one touchdown, victory over the Minutemen since Things became more physical "This win is huge," redshirt fresh- up by redshirt junior tailback Raymond averaging 10.2 yards a touch. 1997. The win sends the Dukes to soon after the first goal, as three man free safety Tony LeZotte said. Hines, who four plays earlier broke off "I'm just trying to make the best the University of Maine next week- players received yellow cards in "We're 4-1 and moving up in the a 61-yard run on 3"' and 3 to get JMU out of my situation and step in for end with hopes of keeping their the first half. By the end of the rankings. I don't see how we couldn't. inside the UMass 20-yard line. Alantic 10 record unblemished. game, two players on each team This win is big for the program." With that run, Hines doubled his see UMASS, page 11 received yellow cards. "This win means a lot because Murray almost put the Dukes it gets us ready to go to Maine," up 2-0 when he dribbled through GAME STATS RUSHING PASSING POINTS 12 3 4 TOTAL Townsend said. "The defense played a crowd of VCU defenders, but JMU 212 79 0 0 7 21 28 hard and the offense put points on couldn't connect on his shot. After the board. We're just real excited the game, JMU head coach Tom UMass 42 220 0 0 0 7 7 about the rest of the season." Martin criticized the team's play while admitting that he didn't mind the final result. "This definitely wasn't the best game we've played this sea- Field hockey Women's son," Martin said. "It was, how- ever, our best result." wins second After a couple of early soccer ties missed scoring chances, VCU tied the game 1-1 on a goal straight game GMU in 2 0T by junior midfielder Dominic Freshman forward Amy DeCecco The women's soccer team tied Oduro 26:55 into the first half. and freshman back Lauren Stefaniak led George Mason University 1-1 in dou- Sophomore midfielder Samuel JMU over Hofstra University, scoring ble overtime Saturday in Fairfax. Va. Asante assisted on the goal. a goal each in the Dukes' 2-0 blanking The Patriots struck first on mid- The first half ended in a of the Pride in Hempstead. NY, to win fielder Amy Sorenson's goal 16:32 1-1 tie. VCU dominated the their second straight game. into the game. game's first 45 minutes out- DeCecco scored 935 into the first half GMU held a 1-0 advantage shooting (MU 4-1. to give the Dukes an early 1-0 lead. until JMU junior midfielder Karly After a slow start in the sec- Eight minutes later, Stefaniak scored Skladany received a comer kick from ond half. JMU finally got their JMU's second goal off a long pass from sophomore forward Sarah CebulskL second shot on goal at 24:11. Once sophomore midfielder BaiHie Versfeld. and tying the game with just over six again, they capitalized on their With the win, JMU improves to 2-1 minutes left in regulation. scoring opportunity in the Colonial Athletic Association and JMU had the best chance to win in Sophomore midfielder Kurt to 4-10 overall. overtime when redshirt sophomore Morsink gave the Dukes their The Dukes return to the JMU Field midfielder Kara Dunston had a one- second goal of the game, and Hockey Complex Saturday to take on on-one with GMU goalkeeper Sarah .JMU a 2-1 lead. Redshirt fresh- the University of North Carolina. It Coughlirt Dunston got a clean shot man forward Frank DAgostino AMY PATERSON/p/Mo tJUor will be the 10* anniversary of JMU's oft but it deflected off the left post and sophomore midfielder Mark Sophomore middle Mocker AsMey Copanhavsr spikes the ball national title when the Dukes van- Five of JMU's last six games have Totten both racked up assists on during JMU's victory over the University of Delaware Saturday. quished the Tar Heels in 1994 and a gone to overtime. The Dukes are next reunion of the '94 squad is planned for in action Oct 12 when they trav- see WIN, page 11 Dukes take down Delaware the festivities. el to Charlortesville to take on the Game time is 1 p.m. University of Virginia Cavaliers. BY JENN CHAPMAN "We have been working on —from staff reports —from Staff reports contributing writer playing with more passion and A-10SCOREBO^ we were able to do that today," Coming off their first loss at sophomore right side hitter Bayli ■ home this season the previous Stillwell said. "It made us play so CAPITAL ONE M Northeastern 34 night against Hofstra University, much better and really helped us Villanova 30 the women's volleyball team to dominate them." CHALLENGE rebounded, defeating Colonial After falling behind in the Maine 29 Athletic Association foe the third game 11-7, the Dukes ral- 25 University of Delaware Blue Hens lied and took a 19-18 lead on a WEEK ONE: 0-0 in three of four games. kill from sophomore outside hit- Rhode Island 28 The Dukes rallied back from ter Hanna Porterfield. However, Towson 16 a 25-16 deficit in the first game to Delaware would rebound and DUKE DOG fie it up at 28 and eventually win take the game 30-27. v». William Ic Mary 37 the game 31-29. The momentum But the Dukes would bounce Liberty 17 continued as sophomore mid- back in the fourth game. Down dle blocker Ashley Copenhaver early 12-7, JMU came from behind TESTUDO 1 ll>fr>lr,i 61 opened the second game by serv- to the tie the game at 21. The two OF MARYLAND) Stony Brook 21 ing eight straight points before teams traded points before JMU (U. Delaware could answer. 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The tight end Mike Douglas for a 2- Dukes got the ball on the yard touchdown pass. Massachusetts 24 yard line The Minutemen had another when Tony LeZotle picked off opportunity to score early in the UMass quarterback Tim Day. second quarter when they lined After a 15-yard run, Hines up for a short field goal, but took a handoff up the middle it was blocked by senior wide 9 yards for the score to put safety Rodney McCarter. It was JMU on top 21-0. the first of two blocked kicks In between, Rascati picked up by the Dukes. The second came his second rushing touchdown mid-fourth quarter when red- of the day when UMass blitzed shirt junior strong safety Bruce on 2nd and goal. He broke two Johnson got a piece of a punt. tackles and danced his way 5 "I've never seen anyone yards into the end zone. who has such a knack for "Wedidn'tdrawthose[runsl blocking kicks," Matthews said up," coach Mickey Matthews of McCarter. "He's a threat to said. "Justin nans very athletic block every extra point." and competitive, but he's taking With the win, the Dukes im- too many sacks. Good quarter- prove to 4-1 and a perfect 3-0 in backs don't get sacked." the Atlantic 10. UMass falls to AMY PATERSOttyhw Mlnr Rascati was sacked four 2-4 and 0-3 in conference. Next JMU won 13 straight game* times Saturday. week, JMU travels to take on In Sinclair Gymnasium before JMU added one more score the Black Bears of the Univer- losing to Hofstra Friday. CAROLYN WAI -SfcRsenior photographer in the closing minutes of the sity of Maine. JMU, from page 9 Redahlrt sophomore tailback Maurice Fenner scores JMU's final touchdown In Saturday's game when redshirt sopho- "We travel well and work win while redshlrt sophomore quarterback Justin Rascati celebrates In the background. more tailback Maurice Fenner hard," Rascati said. "But we're was able to pull away and take Next week, JMU travels to trie University of Maine for another Atlantic 10 matchup. bolted 25 yards for a touch- not satisfied yet." the match at 30-27. Coach Disa Gamer said ju- nior setter Nora Quish was a big reason for the comeback victory. "Nora Quish is normally WIN: Dukes remain undefeated after top-25 upset OU dafnaiva specialist," Gar- ner said. "Today she came in WIN. from page 9 challenged much for his job," and started and played with a the goal, setting up Morsink Martin said. "We've been crit- lot of composure and energy, with an uncontested shot at ical of him, but tonight, he re- really adding to the chemistry the goal. ally came through for us with on the court." "We like to pass the ball some really big saves " Junior outside hitter Emilee and be explosive," Morsink Totten put the game out Hussack led the Dukes with 16 said. "You always feel like de- of reach when he scored with kills. Freshman Jena Pierson led fenders are coming in quick, 2:24 left in the game to put the team with 21 digs. so I knew I couldn't hesitate JMU up 3-1. Morsink provid- "We are on an emotional once I touched the baU." ed the assist. high right now," sophomore JMU redshirt sophomore The loss was VCU's first outside hitter Hanna Porterfield goalie Kevin Trapp made a cou- CAA defeat. They fall to 2-1. said. "We need to keep up. We ple key saves late in the game The Dukes next play Fri- play three matches on the road when VCU had chances to tie. day, when they take on the Bi- CAROLYN WALSKR/miior pluMiraphrr next week and need to continue "ITrapp] has been a little son of Howard University in Junior midfielder Bobby Humphrey dribblet through traffic en route to the Duke*' 3-1 victo- with this intensity." up and down this season a 3 p.m. matchup at the JMU ry. With that the win, JMU remain* undefeated overall and In Colonial Athletic Association The Dukes are next in action since he hasn't really been Soccer Complex. play. The Dukes return to non-conference action Friday against Howard University. Oct. 12 at Virginia Tech. 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"On vacation over the Art and Design major, spends her with chest pains to a car accident or summer, 1 witnessed an accident time saving lives. a structure fire, Krebs said. in Myrtle Beach," Krebs said. As a firefighter and Emergency Krebs joined the fire department She was able to get to the scene Medical Technician for Hose her sophomore year after reading a of the accident quickly and tend Company No. 4, Krebs is on call all recruitment ad in The Breeze. to the victims until the ambulance week (or any emergency. After volunteering at the fire came with stretchers. There are no set hours on the house during her first year, Krebs "Being an EMT has helped me job, but for Krebs, work is just a fell in love with the job. in life," Krebs said. "If s given me beep away. "My pager sits on top "I volunteered with Hose the 'go and get it' attitude. Now of my TV in my room in Fox Hills, Company No. 4 Fire Department I simply can't stand back without and there's an identifiable tone a whole lot, took a few fire training trying to help in a situation." that goes off that signals there is a classes...," Krebs said. "I was inter- Krebs encourages students to call," Krebs said. ested in getting my EMT certifica- look in to volunteering. The department where she tion as well. I wanted to ... not only "It's really an awesome experi- NATHAN CHIANTHJ.A//*w> rdluir works has two stations. The tone help out on the FD side, but also be ence. If s a great thing to have for a Juggling work and school never It any — specially for senior Sarah determines for which station that able to provide patient care." resume, it's a good life skill, and if s Kreba. For Krebs, being an EMT and volunteer firefighter makes ft call is. As soon as the tones drop, Krebs plans on continuing great to have the mindset to be able "Impossible to stand back without trying to help." Krebs races it to her 4-runner and work as a firefighter/EMT after to help in an emergency." S2ReeL I ReFLections Taxi' does not drive laughter BY GLARY COX senior writer nrrangements Written by "Taxi" Erin Lee Starring: Jimmy Fallen, Queen Lalifah Running time: Fatfriotiati-lee 100 minutes Rated: PG-13 Living fashionab-lee is not just *** about outward appearances. That On the trail of four notorious female sacred place where you sleep also bank robbers, a clumsy New York should give off a stylish aura. Police Department Officer, Detective Decorating has become a way to Washbum, must rum to daredevil cab express one's keen fashion sense. driver Belle for a lift in "Taxi." From "Trading Spaces" to "While The two alternate between friend- You Were Out" TLC decorating ship-building banter and stinging quips, but accomplish little else. shows have been gathering a cult 'Taxi" is a slow 100 minutes peppered following. They demonstrate that with high-speed chase sequences. shopping lor home decor can be Jimmy Fallon (formerly of just as fun as shopping for clothes "Saturday Night live"), seems or shoes. equipped for the role of a bumbling Redecorating your room is an police officer. Sadly, anyone who exhilarating experience, because you remembers Fallon's quip from "SNL" should not see 'Taxi.' Washbum loses get to exercise your creativity. You his license and patrol car because of may not think that you have any, hi*, blundering nature, in the middle but decorating is all about your own of the hunt for bank robbers. personality. If you are more reserved Enter Belle (Queen Latifah, and hate bright colors, don't use "Chicago") a lunatic with a souped- those colors for your room just up taxi cab that would make Yin because they're on sale — chances Diesel drool. Belle spends half of her time making fun of Washbum, and the are you will grow to hate it more. other half building their friendship. Before making a purchase, take Washbum. for his part, returns Belle's a minute and envision your dream quip as often as possible — though mom. Your vision probably includes he frequently drives into things, such some of your favorite things. If you as walls and trashcans. love Europe and the color red, blend Beyond the droll banter, there is the two for a European-themed little plot. The highlights of "Taxi" are the shots of car chases through the room. The sky is the limit. congested streets of New York City. Pictures are a great place to begin, Unfortunately, the sequences are the because they bring comfort to a room. only things supporting the flimsy plot. i Hang pictures, a map or postcards. In the aftermath of summer box office Black-and-white photos are a great hits like "The Bourne Supremacy," option because they go well with the high-speed car chase is overdone. any color scheme. Buy simple black Director Tim Story ("Barbershop") would have done better to cut the frames and red fabric to mat the pic- banter from "Taxi" and just shown tures and make them pop. 45 minutes of rapid sequences. The Once you have decided on the audience would be better off had theme of the room, hunt for other the camera been steadied during the decor. The most important invest- action scenes — the bobbing and mm 11 • ment of any dorm or apartment is weaving of the camera leaves the bedding. Search the Web for ideas. audience slightly motion-sick. Great Web sites include wwwpot- 'Taxi" straddles the fence between comedy and action movie, falling terybarn.com and uwnv. short of anything substantive. The thfCompanystore.com. buddy flick theme of pairing two While the Fab 5 completely different people together from "Queer Eye for the in a stressful envimnment has lost its Straight Guy" use their appeal What makes the movie less worldliness to make over funny is that Latifah and Fallon are the lives and homes of comedic powerhouses -- they should be able to earn,' this film. many clueless men, most guys pmbably prefer a Both Fallon and Latifah possess Sometimes. living formidable talents, but Latifah fills the quarters merely simpler look that is easy screen. Belle has a devil-may Every week, we inten'iew a random student at JMI to 'Peas' ready to take over pod be featured in our new JMYou profile. Although the questions UPB prepares to bring 'The Black Eyed Peas' to campus Nov. 13 stay the same, you never know spirit has been passionate, drawing people to what the answers will be. Every BY HALI CHIET their hip-hop music, according to the Black Thursday, JMYou runs on www. contributing writer Eyed Peas' Web site. Their most recent album, Ihebreeze.org. Next month, the University Program "Elephunk," certainly proves this with its Board will continue its tradition of bring- funky beats and expressive lyrics. Gonjoe Winn ing bands to JMU. Having played with the Many students are looking forward to the Year: Sophomore likes of Justin Timberlake, The Black Eyed event. Freshman Amanda Edwards hopes to get Peas will perform in the Convocation Center tickets to the show. "I like their music a lot," Hometown: McKenney.Va. Saturday, Nov. 13 at 8 p.m. Edwards said. "It's lively and has a very catchy Major: Communications Tickets for the concert go on sale Wed., Oct. beat, and they are great dancers too." Ifyoucoutd be any utensil, what 13 at 8 a.m. in the Warren Hall Box Office. JAC "I've been hearing a lot of people talking would you be and why ? A hot* oprrm becau» card holders can purchase a limit of two tickets about the concert," said sophomore Jeremy I would always be around and would come in handy at $22 each. Floor, general public and tickets Paredes, UPB director of public relations. "It every time you were in need at a rowdy night If you could take one Item to a deserted bland what would over the two-ticket student limit will be $28. seems like there will be a very big turnout." it be and why? My harmonicas because the music would break the silence. Tickets also will be available at Plan 9 Music in Senior Valentina Daly definitely is plan- What is your favorite make out song? 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