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www.thebrcozc. JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY UBRAW Knowledge it Libtrtj VOL. 78, NO. 21 — I NO^O8 2W0 E M A N B z E u N V P R I HCJRSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2000 Athletes, SGA protest team eliminations BY STACY SMITH The bill accompanied by a SGA reporter petition in support of the bill with 2,200 student signatures, A throng of student athletes passed with unanimous con- descended on the Student Gov- sent. SGA President Mark Sulli- ernment Association meeting van said he has never known a on Tuesday in support of a bill Bill of Opinion to pass unani- rejecting expected recommen- mously. dations to eliminate eight varsi- "The bill is a commitment ty sports. by students," the rec- — Sullivan said. ommenda- a tions are We are going to take this going m take expected to be this to what- announced by to whatever level ever level Athletic possible. possible." Director Jeff SGA hopes Bourne as —Mark Sullivan the bill will be soon as Nov. SGA President taken into 13. strong consid- More than — W— eration by the 75 athletes, administra- primarily representing the tion and Board of Visitors when eight teams in jeopardy, deciding the fate of these athlet- attended the meeting to show ic programs. their support for the Bill of Final recommendations will Opinion which was introduced likely be presented to the Board last week. The large number of for approval at their Jan. 12 constituents in attendance was meeting. unusual for an SGA meeting, Sullivan said the bill will be which generally receives small- er student body turnouts. see SGA, page 11 PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY XRIS THOMKSIstniorartist History in the making BYTOMSTEINFF.I.T)T& The entire Election Day was ering the results made a prema- RICHARD SAKSHAUG an emotional roller coaster. ture call early Tuesday evening news ed. and asst. news ed. Early results led to Gore call- that put Florida and its 25 elec- ing Bush corly Wednesday to toral votes into Gore's column. The extraordinarily close bat- concede the election, but in a However, this call was retracted tle for the White House contin- move surely unprecedented in shortly before 9 p.m. when it was ues, with a relative handful of US. history, he later called back decided that the difference was uncounted and recounted ballots to retract it, as returns showed too small to make an accurate in Florida likely to determine Florida agonizingly close. prediction. whether Texas Gov. George W. The outcome of the election Later in the night, shortly before 2:30 a.m. yesterday, the Bush or Vice President Al Gore lunges on the results out of Flori- networks and other news organi becomes the next president. da. Both Bush and Gore require zations awarded the state and The results may be in by this Florida's 25 electoral votes to the presidency to Bush, but with- JANE McHUGWsenior photographer evening, although ballots from reach the 270 electoral votes in an hour the election was once required to be elected president More than 75 athletes attended Tuesday's SQA meeting to overseas have 10 days from elec- see FLORIDA, page 7 show their support for the eight teams that may be cut. tion day to be received. The television networks cov- Top Honors The "Skinnee" on the Show BW Organlze-Nation Oasis of Art The top-seeded men's soccer team received The rambunctious and energetic 2 Skinnee The Organization KeDresenta- Sycamore House Gallery closed their CAA regular season awards on the eve of J's took Sinclair Gymnasium to new heights tive Council had its first doors and reopened this year with o the CAA Tournament. Coach Tom Martin with their enthusiastic performance. meeting of the year to help fresh new look. Find out what's received coach of the year honors. Page 33 student clubs. Page 3 inside and in store. Pag« 27 Pages 24-25 Thursday, November 9, 2000 TABLE OF CONTENTS DUKE DAYS EVENTS CALENDAR NEWS THURSDAY, NOV. 9 Student arrested again 3 • Yoga Club, 5 p.m., Taylor 302, e-mail Organization Representative Council 3 Kai at safranka Senate & House races 11 • Baptist Student Union meeting, special topic: "Personal Depression and Despair: A Christian Look at Hope and OPINION Healing," 5:30 p.m., BSU Center, call Scott at 438-2676 House Editorial: Campus Crusade for Christ "Prime- Eliminating eight teams leaves time" large group meeting, 8 p.m., many wondering why 14 Warren 4th floor, contact Shelby at 442-1650 Spotlight: Who do you think will win the election? 14 Young Democratic Socialists meet- ng, 8 p.m., Taylor 311, call Michael Darts and Pats 15 or Aaron at 433-6411 School of Americas continuing human TO SUBMIT A DUKE DAY EVENT: E- rights violations all over the world mail Richard at The Breeze at saksharh By Rusty Carlock 15 with the information (event, date, location, contact info, etc.) Please submit by Fri- Senior urges other seniors to be day for a Monday issue and Tuesday for kings & queens a Thursday issue. by Kristy Woollum 17 STYLE POLICE LOG WEATHER Nego Gato African dance ensemble 21 CASEY BONDS Sawhill Gallery 21 police reporter Today Bebo Norman concert 23 Showers Three JMU students were reportedly injured during the pursuit High 62 Low 51 Oasis arts & crafts 27 judicially referred when an officer and suffered from bruised ribs. Box office report 29 reportedly spotted them carrying parking signs and a barricade cross In other matters, campus police High Low buck, which was concealed under report the following: FOCUS one of the subject's coats, on Nov. 4 Partly cloudy 64 34 at 2:36 a.m. on Bluestone Drive. 2 Skinnee J's 24-25 The signs and barricade were Rape Partly cloudy 56 34 reportedly stolen from a lot being • The hall staff of a residence hall Overcast reserved for football parking. reported that a rape reportedly 53 31 SPORTS The three students were charged occurred on Nov. 2 between 2:30 Partly sunny 52 31 with petty larceny, underaged and 2:40 a.m. CAA awards for men's soccer 33 consumption of alcohol, disorderly An officer reportedly determined conduct and noncompliance. that it was an acquaintance related Puppo & Dalton win The student carrying the incident involving alcohol. Both the ITA championship 33 barricade reportedly claimed that he MARKET WATCH suspect and the victim had Wednesday, Nov. 8,2000 Women's soccer wrap-up 35 was not carrying an ID and was not reportedly attended the same off- a JMU student. This subject then campus party. DOW JONES AMEX Football vs. Richmond 37 reportedly fled and was The investigation continues. apprehended near Ikenberry Hall. 45.12 1.53 Picks of the week 37 close: 10,907.06 close: 920.63 He was charged with obstruction of Underaged Possession of t 4 justice. Alcohol LIFESTYLES It was later discovered that all • Timothy A. Legendre, 19, of NASDAQ S&P 500 three of the subjects are students. Hampton, N.H. was arrested and 184.09 f 1.53 Comics 43 The arresting officer was close: 3,231.70 close: 1,409.28 4 see POLICE LOO page 7 Horoscopes 45 Crossword puzzle 45 INFORMATION The Breeze is published Monday and Thursday mornings and distributed throughout James Madison University and ADVERTISING STAFF CORRECTION the local Harrisonburg community Comments and com- Assistant Advertising Manager: plaints should be addressed to Gina Montefusco, editor. BREEZE Monica Montgomery Two students were incorrectly u ■ 1 v ■ * a 1 1 Mailing address: The Breeze Advertising Executives. identified in an article and corre- Brandt Duncan G1 Anthony-Seeger Hall sponding photo caption about MSC 6805 Melissa Forrest "To the press alone, chequered as it is with James Madison University Melissa Reynolds the tribute to Demetric Walker Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807 TimRitz ('00) that appeared in the Nov. 6 abuses, the world is indebted for all the tri- Phone: (540) 568-6127 Fax: (540) 568-6736 Jennifer Titlow E-Mail address: the_ [email protected] issue of the Breeze. Sophomore Breeze Net: httpS/www thebreeze.org Anne Whitley umphs which have been gained by reason Advertising Designers: Shani Shepard was misidentified Section phone numbers Kelly Estes in the article and sophomore and humanity over error and oppression." Opinion/Style: x3846 Bookkeeper Abby Greenawalt Denise Williams was pictured in News:x6699 Susan Shrtflett, x8089 Karen Kuebler Focus: x6729 — fames Madison Receptionist Ursula Moore the photo. The Breeze regrets Sports: x6709 Angie McWhorter Photo/Graphics: x6749 Amelia Taber the errors. • THURSDAY, NOV. 9, 2000 | THE BREEZE "We did an investigation ... which led to a search L To control the Capitol warrant." The elections decide which mmmftr VINCE HARLOW party will have majority 1111111111111111111111 Bridgewater Police Sgt. NEWS seepage 11 see below Student has more run-ins with the law BY MEGHAN MURPHY senior writer er, keyboard and library sign-in sheets. and displaying of child pornography whereas in Jan- Harlow said he was unable to comment on A JMU student was arrested and charged with elec- uary he was charged for setting up a meeting with a whether Chou had signed in to the library or logged minor over the Internet and then met with her, tronically transmitting and displaying sexually explicit on to a computer. according to Harlow. visual material involving an individual under the age of In addition to the felony, Chou was charged with 18. The student was arrested for a similar charge earlier Kim Haines, Massanutten Regional Library possession of sexually explicit visual material involv- spokesperson, said, "[WeJ will cooperate with authorities in the year. ing a youth and violation of the conditions of the Junior Brian Chou, 23, of Virginia Beach, was in any way we can in dealing with this matter.