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PART 1 OF 3 On the search A DUTY TO SERVE for the next big idea By TYLER McAVOY The Breeze
Students can have a say in JMU’s direction for the next seven years. The Quality Enhancement Plan is a program designed to allow the JMU community to submit ideas on the future of student education. e program began taking suggestions from faculty and students on Nov. . “This is really for the students,” said Lee Sternberger, associate pro- vost and chair of the QEP Committee. “Students will be the largest benefac- tor of whatever is implemented.” The program, which is required for reaccreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, is meant to establish better education by holding an open forum. Reaccred- itation occurs every years, with a ve year review in between by SACS. A diploma from an accredited school is required for many graduate pro- grams, and only accredited schools receive federal student nancial aid. Anyone in the academic com- munity — from students to COURTESY OF JUSTIN CONSTANTINE professors — can submit ideas on LEFT In addition to providing critical care treatment to soldiers, Lt. ways to improve the educational Rachel Engler (‘05) also treated local Afghanis. RIGHT Maj. Justin environment. Constantine (‘92) recovers after doctors reconstructed his face with bone “ e idea is to think about what it’s from his leg after he was shot by a sniper in 2006. like to be a student on campus,” Stern- berger said. “What would you like to see better di erent or improved?” The best ideas will be select- ed based on how effectively they enhance student education. “Suggestions for more parking GLOBAL on campus isn’t what we’re looking for here,” Sternberger said. “We’re looking for civic engagement, envi- ronmental sustainability and service learning. We’re looking for a big edu- cational picture.” CONFLICT, QEP is a program designed by SACS to help improve speci c areas in education for a particular school. Schools like Virginia Tech and Vir- ginia Commonwealth University have adopted similar QEP structures. small world JMU’s QEP committee plans to fully implement the selected idea by . Two JMU graduates’ military experiences “This is a great way to get insti- tutions to reflect on who they are cross paths in an unexpected circumstance. and what they can be,” said Andy COURTESY OF RACHEL ENGLER Perrine, vice president of Communi- cations and Marketing and chair of the Communication Subcommittee This is the fi rst of a three-part series detailing JMU students and military service. for the QEP. According to Sternberger, by Janu- Part one shares the story of a passion for service and a unique and coincidental connection between two JMU graduates. ary the committee will take three or Find parts two and three in next week’s issues. four from that group of suggestions and back them with funding to fully develop the idea. These will then By JOHN SUTTER for the sniper, to no avail. “I was sitting in my room and there was this be presented to the public the JMU The Breeze e sniper’s second shot struck the other Marine’s shock,” Dahlia said. “I didn’t cry for several hours community via a blog and physical goggles, saving his life and preventing the bullet from and I didn’t move out of my chair. I was just staring presentations. In October in a remote desert town, an piercing his forehead. at my computer screen for hours.” In two weeks, the response has area wrought with destruction, a sniper waits. e “Don’t worry about the major, he’s dead,” the Once the tears came, reality slowly began to set in. been abundant. According to Perrine, blinding desert sun and the sniper’s coverage on the Marines yell. “We knew there was a sniper in the area, he had the QEP committee has received doz- urban battle eld in the Al Anbar province, Iraq, pro- But Naval Corpsman George Grant immediately already killed a few Marines actually,” said Constan- ens of e-mails and short proposals. tect him from his enemy. performs an emergency tracheotomy to open the tine, now , as he recounted the story recently. Only one idea will be selected for e targets appear. e sniper peers into his scope major’s airway and prevent him from drowning in e Marines moved Constantine’s body into a full development by , but Stern- and aligns the crosshairs. He applies pressure to the his own blood. convoy vehicle to transport him to the nearest hos- berger said the QEP is hopeful that trigger, squeezes, res. at major was Justin Constantine, a JMU pital. Typically convoys crawl along the desert streets parts of other ideas can help augment Miss. The shot ricochets off the concrete wall graduate. As he lay on the street, bleeding profusely at miles per hour to minimize the damage from the nal plan. Even though many cur- behind the targets. Seconds pass. e targets duck from his head and gasping for every breath, Con- an improvised explosive device. rent students will have graduated by for cover. e sniper reloads, realigns, secures the stantine didn’t know his path to recovery would soon “ e Battalion Commander told Lance Cpl. [Jor- the time QEP is implemented, a sug- target and releases the trigger. cross with a fellow JMU graduate. dan] Buehler, ‘Get the major to the hospital. I don’t gestion will still have a strong impact e bullet penetrates the skull of a United States care how fast you have to drive’, ” Constantine said. on up and coming classes. Marine major in the one-inch gap between his body Shocking News Putting their lives in danger, Buehler reached According to Sternberger, QEP armor and helmet, entering behind his left ear and More than , miles away, Dahlia Hamza rode mph, speeds that would instantly ip the vehicle will select proposals based on blind exiting through his mouth. He hits the ground, his past a cemetery in London for American soldiers in should it hit an I.E.D. reviews to eliminate the chance of body frozen and his life teetering on the edge of World War II with an overwhelming sinking feeling. Constantine was eventually transported to the bias, and the committee is working death. Dahlia, Constantine’s then-girlfriend and now his National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Md. on the selection process to make the Another shot rings out, striking a second Marine wife, said she knew something was wrong when she for treatment where, by mere chance, a young rst cuts. between the eyes and knocking him out. Two didn’t hear from Constantine all day. nurse in the surgical ward shared his alma mater. “We really want suggestions to be seemingly fatal hits. e Marines form a defensive Later that evening Constantine’s mom sent Dahlia unrestricted,” Sternberger said. “ is perimeter around the downed soldiers and search an e-mail that forever changed her life. see SERVICE, page 4 is really an act of self-evaluation for ourselves and how we can enhance our own educational experiences.”
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on breezejmu.org Mentoring for success NewsEditors Matt Sutherland & John Sutter E-mail [email protected] Thursday, December 2, 2010 3 in brief Se curity Harrisonburg Former JMU professor indicted by federal grand jury James Lesner Query, 53, was indicted on one felony charge of distributing child pornography and one felony charge of possession of child pornography, according to the Daily News-Record. On Monday, Query was ordered to be held without bond. Before his arrest, Query worked as a communication studies professor and taught two courses, health communication and communication research methodologies. No break-ins reported over break For the first time in three years, no break-ins were reported over Thanksgiving break in student housing areas, according to Mary-Hope Vass, Harrisonburg Police Department spokeswoman. Twelve instances of breaking and entering were reported in 2009 and 18 were reported in 2008. Photo Illustration by afia ukor / the breeze Richmond Only 10 of more than 350 clubs require members to be full-time students. “Every club has their constitution and they state whether or not their club is open to City’s noise ordinance part-time or full-time students. It’s up to each individual club to make each choice,” said Kristin Muncy, associate director of the OSAI. ruled unconstitutional Richmond General District Chief Judge Robert Pustilik overturned Richmond’s noise ordinance, ruling the ordinance is too broad and promotes religion, according to the AP. The ordinance prohibited sound such JACing up club security as TV or music if it can be heard in someone else’s home or at least 50 feet Two clubs make rule changes to prevent non-students from joining. away. The ordinance exempted sounds related to religious expression such as By Stephany Holguin full-time students,” Muncy said. “It’s up to each Of the more than 350 clubs on campus, only 10 singing. The Breeze individual club to make each choice.” groups require members to be full-time students, Verifying the status of club members comes according to Muncy. Those organizations include Failing to verify that club members are students after Andrew Jones, was arrested on Nov. 10 for University Program Board, Student Government State employees enrolled at JMU is what helped one 18-year-old allegedly stealing credit cards from JMU students Association, Black Student Alliance, NAACP, receive bonus from Broadway infiltrate the College Republicans and racking up more than $3,000 in charges. Dur- Inter-Fraternity Council, Panhellenic Council, All state employees will receive a 3 this fall. ing the fall semester, Jones acted as a student, C.A.R.E., Student Ambassadors, EARTH Club and percent bonus in their paychecks Kristin Muncy, associate director of Universi- became a member of College Republicans and Madison Equality. Wednesday, according to the ty Union for the Office of Student Activities and was elected as the club’s second vice chair shortly The 10 clubs receive student fees at the beginning Richmond Times-Dispatch. Gov. Bob Involvement, said not all clubs require members before he was arrested. of each year and are required to submit budgets to McDonnell ordered the bonus after to be enrolled students. Jones is scheduled to appear in General District the Office of Student Activities and Involvement. the state ended the fiscal year with a “Every club has their constitution and they state Court on Jan. 13. According to the JMU campus $400 million surplus. The bonus-day whether or not their club is open to part-time or directory, Jones is not a JMU student. see Clubs, page 4 will cost the state about $82 million.
s ervice O rganizations Relay raises most cash per capita
B y Natalie Dohner with $28,964. The University of contributing writer Georgia is number one with $45,062 raised. JMU’s Relay For Life organization The organization, now in its 11th has beat out nearly every collegiate year at JMU, hopes to raise $200,000 contender in raising money to battle with the help of students and the cancer. Harrisonburg community. According to the American Last year, a total of $162,016 was Cancer Society, JMU’s Relay organi- raised by 2,002 participants and zation ranks first in the nation per 201 teams. That number is $20,000 capita in the 15,000-20,000 student higher than the funds raised in the university size bracket. Currently, previous year in 2009. the 1,355 participants making up 159 At this time last year, 42 teams teams have raised $20,084. and 161 participants had raised only Disregarding university size, JMU $4,884. Photo Courtesy of Ally Golkin sits at third place in overall colle- “That’s why we are so happy with giate ranking for donation sum by Senior Ally Golkin installs siding on a house in the Lower Ninth Ward. JMU’s Alternative Break Program sponsored three trips during the ACS just behind Virginia Tech see Relay, page 4 Thanksgiving break to New Orleans, Atlanta and Twentynine Palms, Calif.
SGA A full week of giving Executive board position During Thanksgiving break, 34 students volunteered in three cities. remains empty By S tephany Holguin Hurricane Katrina swept through the recovery in the lower mid-city section By Jordan Krug organizations. The first granted $1,600 The Breeze city. of New Orleans. contributing writer to Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Sara Luna, a junior biology major, has The group of students left on Friday, and the other for $4,300 to film club “God help me. Knock me down.” been to New Orleans twice to help hur- Nov. 20 and drove 16 hours in a 12-pas- The Student Government Associa- Cinemuse. This phrase stuck in the minds of stu- ricane victims. The first time she went to senger JMU van. tion discussed the effectiveness of The $1,600 granted to the Xi Delta dents who traveled to New Orleans last New Orleans was through JMU’s Habit “It was a tight fit,” said Karley keeping and filling the vacant vice Chapter Alpha Phi Alpha will be used week. It was written in a house in the for Humanity in 2007. That was three Kranich, sophomore and media arts president of student affairs position to pay for four of its members regis- Lower Ninth Ward, the neighborhood years ago, but she is still grateful to help and design major. “On the way there, we on Tuesday. tration fees at the district and regional next to the levee that broke during Hur- those in need. didn’t know each other that well so we Since Brock Wallace resigned six conferences. ricane Katrina in 2005. “I feel privileged that I have the were not sitting that close to each other. weeks ago following several crimi- Cinemuse will use the allocated It’s been five years, and the Lower resources to help others and be able However, on the way home, everyone nal charges, the SGA did not act $4,300 to pay for the movie rights and Ninth Ward is still deserted. Many hous- to serve those in need when they don’t was laying on each other’s shoulder immediately to create an elections room rentals for this year’s Annual es were torn off their foundation and the have anything,” Luna said. because we got close during the trip. commission for a special election. Film Festival. ones that weren’t were boarded up and This year JMU’s Alternative Break It’s kinda given because some days you Andrew Reese, the SGA president, Each year Cinemuse puts on a abandoned, said Ally Golkin, a senior Program offered three trips: New spend anywhere from 6:30 a.m. until 1 said the first step is to evaluate and student-run film festival where free communication sciences and disorders Orleans, Atlanta and Twentynine Palms, a.m. at night with each other.” redefine the VPSA position its respon- movies can be viewed both on campus major. Calif. ABP sent a total of 34 students to They arrived on Saturday to the city sibilities and then decide if it does in and around Harrisonburg theatres. Citizens living in New Orleans are still volunteer during Thanksgiving break. and on Sunday their adventure began. fact need to exist. Cinemuse Treasurer, junior econom- asking for help. “The Alternative Break trips provide “We were tourists for day one, we According to Caitlin Natale, speak- ic major Kimberly Rohrs, explained “It is unbelievable to think how des- a learning opportunity for students out- went to the French Quarter and Bour- er of the student senate, SGA plans to this year’s theme as “The Five Senses,” perate these people are for help and side of the classroom and enable them bon Street, we got a sense of the city,” fully discuss whether to restructure where each movie will focus on one of devastating that no one is giving it to to become enlightened, well-edu- Luna said. The group also went to the the SGA to have only one vice presi- the senses. them,” Golkin said. cated citizens,” said Misty Newman, museum about Hurricane Katrina. dent instead of electing another VPSA The SGA also passed a resolution The group that traveled to New assistant director of Community During the visit to the museum, at its next meeting. commemorating World AIDS Day on Orleans was made up of 11 JMU stu- Service-Learning. Luna was struck with a story of a man Additionally the Purple Out T-Shirt Dec. 1. dents who were a part of the Alternative The 11 students traveled to help out from New Orleans who helped rescue investigation will release its findings to Break Program. During the trip, these the Louisiana-based Phoenix of New people from their homes right after the the SGA after winter break. contact Jordan Krug at students served food to the homeless Orleans. Known as PNOLA, the orga- In other business, the SGA con- [email protected]. and rebuilt affordable housing after nization is in charge of neighborhood see Giving, page 4 tinued to grant funding for student 4 Thursday, December 2, 2010 breezejmu.org news service | Soldier’s positive outlook and character was refreshing to nurses from front “I thought it was the coolest thing and I thought it was such a small world,” Her Story Engler said. “JMU is such a big school Lt. Rachel Engler, now 26, pictured in Virginia but outside the state people herself at graduation with more chal- don’t realize it’s such a tight connection lenge and variety in her life, and she with people who went to JMU. It kinda saw the military as the right post-college made my whole day.” path for her. Shortly after graduating from JMU C ontinuing to Serve in 2005 with a nursing degree, she was Engler and Constantine saw each commissioned as an officer in the Navy other at a memorial event after he was and was stationed in the surgical ward released from the hospital, but have at the NNMC, where the ward was inun- since fallen out of contact. dated with patients from Afghanistan After a deployment to Afghanistan and Iraq. in 2008 as a critical care and trauma Not only did Engler work as a full-time nurse, Engler left active duty to join the nurse, but she also embarked on anoth- reserves and is studying to become a er non-military challenge. As a member nurse anesthetist at Northeastern Uni- of the Dukettes at JMU she couldn’t versity in Boston. give up her passion for dancing and she “I just wanted to join back in the civil- joined the Washington Redskins as a ian world a little bit but hang on to the cheerleader in 2006. military,” Engler said. “I thought I could let it go, enjoy the Constantine later learned his sniper Navy, see the world and leave dancing was from Yemen and was caught in a behind me but I couldn’t and it allowed car with three other men. The Marines an outlet for me to embrace my femi- who stopped the vehicle got into a fire- ninity and be on a dance team again,” fight with them and killed three of them, Engler said. including the sniper. Even though Engler didn’t tell patients Constantine is no longer on active she was a Redskins cheerleader, word duty, but is in the reserves as a major. spread quickly. Constantine and Dahlia married in “It would get the patients excited 2008. Through small businesses he about something else besides being in began, they work to help veterans get a hospital,” Engler said. “These guys we PHOTO COURTESY OF JUSTIN CONSTANTINE acclimated to life back in the United took care of coming back from overseas Justin Constantine and his wife Dahlia were married in 2008, two years after he was shot in the head by a sniper in Afghanistan. States. … could just think about football instead “Society needs to take care of wound- of their injuries for just five minutes.” “I remember when I walked into bones from his legs to use for facial Constantine said Engler was a great ed warriors,” Constantine said. “My At the hospital, Engler would work his room and his injuries were severe,” reconstruction. Without the surgery, nurse who was “really, really compas- concerns are people are going to for- 12-to-14-hour shifts treating wounded Engler said. “It was like he wasn’t even doctors said his face would have col- sionate,” good at her job and had a great get about the people who stand up and veterans with severe and sometimes injured. He asked me how I was doing, lapsed from the damage. personality. defend our country.” fatal injuries. he had a positive attitude and his wife “My face was so messed up — they At the time, neither Engler nor Until June 2010, Constantine worked “The patients that I have lost, it’s awful had the most positive attitude and kept called me pumpkin head,” Constantine Constantine knew about their JMU for the Senate Veterans Affairs Com- and there’s nothing that compares to his spirits up.” said. “They wouldn’t let me see my own connection. mittee as counsel. In February, he will having to say, ‘OK we’re finished, unfor- Even though Constantine was con- reflection because they were afraid it “I immediately remembered him,” start a new career at the Department of tunately there’s nothing else we can do,’ scious and was moving immediately would set me off in a negative way.” Engler said when she saw his picture Justice. ” Engler said. after the shooting, he has no memory Engler said it was refreshing to see recently on the JMU homepage. “A lot “I believe everyone should serve While her compassion led her to the of it. He said the last thing he remem- Dahlia support him during such a of my colleagues remembered him too.” our country,” Constantine said. “For nursing profession, seeing a patient bers was stopping by the Iraqi post at the troubling time. Constantine’s positive Even though they attended JMU me it’s serving in the military, for my recover and pain subside keeps her pas- forward operating base. outlook, determination and strength more than eight years apart, both were wife, she’s a teacher. I think every- sion for nursing alive. After being stabilized in the hospital of character made him stand out of the shocked and surprised to later discover one does owe something and I think “You have to keep your head in the in Iraq, he was then flown to the U.S. mil- many patients she treated. their connection. everyone has an obligation to give back game because who else is going to do itary hospital in Landsthul, Germany, “I do think Justin and I come from a “I just laughed out loud,” Constan- in some capacity, and I hope people this?” Engler said. “They turn unfor- where he remained for four days. background of laughing a lot,” Dahlia tine said. “I’ve had so many small world find time in their busy lives to actually tunate situations into something “I remember about five minutes of said. “If you don’t laugh, you’re going moments especially since the injury that give back and help make the commu- completely different and it makes traf- that … and I only think I came to or was to cry.” Dahlia and I just kind of laugh and say ‘of nity around them a little bit stronger.” fic on the beltway seem so minor. It’s just able to make any noise until I had been Of the numerous nurses who treated course she went to JMU, why wouldn’t inspiring and it keeps me going.” [in Bethesda] for at least a week,” Con- Constantine, he and Dahlia said they she?’ I just thought it was great, and I Read The Breeze on Monday for part stantine said. “There was close to two couldn’t forget Engler. wish I had known it at the time so we two in the the “A duty to serve” series on Recovery weeks there where I was completely out.” “I didn’t know anyone in Virginia, could have talked about it.” JMU’s ROTC programs. Maj. Constantine was one of those Constantine underwent numerous so watching her gentle way with Justin Engler was just as surprised to hear unforgettable patients who kept Engler surgeries to repair the bullet’s damage. and that she got to know me as a per- one of her patients shared her alma C ontact John Sutter at going. In one operation, the doctors removed son made me feel welcome,” Dahlia said. mater. [email protected]. Post-college B reak | Graduate program sees increase in applications Students repaired By Heavenly Hunter 20 students each year until 2014. “I believe that jobs are looking for degree will increase my salary and will contributing writer As of now there are 1,054 students students with experience and higher I have a higher position in my field, obtaining their master’s degrees and education,” St. John said. “Class work which is working with the youth.” With graduation approaching for 117 doctoral students obtaining a is great, but having the experience According to the U.S. Bureau of small houses JMU seniors, many are considering Ph.D. In 2007-2008, there were 1,025 in the field shows employers you are Labor Statistics, the average social graduate school instead of immedi- students obtaining their master’s and familiar with the job.” worker salary at entry level is $32,500 from page 3 ately entering the job market. Kaplan, 112 doctoral students. But some seniors plan to go into the a year. A midlevel social worker with a test preparation company, predicted work field after earning their under- a master’s would take home about hurricane hit the city. a 10 percent surge in graduate school “I believe that jobs are graduate degree so they can get the $47,500 a year. “It brought me to tears. The applications this year because of the experience. “Students believe that having a thought of someone being in a rough job market. looking for students with Samantha Houdek, an international bachelor’s degree is not enough with position that forces you to write The Kaplan survey results showed experience and higher affairs major, will graduate in Decem- the competitive job market,” Bible your social security number, wife’s that 78 percent of graduate schools ber and plans to work part-time in said. “That is why they want to obtain name and telephone number and expect an increase in the number of education. Class work Harrisonburg until she find the job a higher degree to stand out from oth- blood type in your jeans just in case applicants, maintaining the momen- is great, but having the within her career field. ers. Some jobs want employees to have you didn’t make it,” Luna said. tum of the eight percent growth in the “The way I’ve distinguished myself experience, while some want them to The first two days of the week total number of applicants from 2008 experience in the field from other students is submitting my have a master’s degree. It all depends the students painted two double to 2009. shows employers you are senior thesis papers in The Nation- on the job and how competitive the shotgun houses. These houses are Lynette Bible, director of JMU’s al Conference for Undergraduate job can be.” narrow and rectangular, with a graduate admissions, said each year familiar with the job.” Research,” Houdek said. “This will The Kaplan survey found that there door on each end. On Wednesday has shown an increase in JMU gradu- Dan St. John help put my name in the job market has been a 53 percent increase from and Friday they installed siding on ate applications. graduate student and will look great on my résumé.” two years ago among students in the walls and finished flooring. She believes that JMU’s new Cassandra Howell, a senior social United States applying to graduate On Thanksgiving Day, the stu- graduate programs in nursing and work major, is in the process of look- school immediately after college. dents began their day with a disaster occupational therapy and the renovat- ing for schools that have the Master The graduate admission office tour around the town with the ed Forbes Center for the Performing of Social Work Program. She explains recommends that students thinking founder of PNOLA, Paul Ikemire. Arts has attracted students from other Dan St. John, a graduate student in that going straight to graduate school about graduate school begin apply- “He gave us a firsthand account areas to consider the graduate the student personnel administration is important for her job finding ing early and take the required tests, of the hurricane and the different program. program, believes that students are process. such as the GRE, LSAT or MCAT. aspects of restoration,” Golkin said. The JMU Center for Institutional entering a graduate program because “There are many social workers that After their tour, the group served Research projected in 2009 that JMU some jobs require students to further are needed in the competitive work contact Heavenly Hunter lunch at the Bridge House, a reha- graduate admissions will increase by their education. force,” Howell said. “Getting a master’s at [email protected]. bilitation center for women. By the end, the 11 volunteers helped build three houses, which are almost ready to be given to families. As these students look back they Relay | Most donations projected to be received on Dec. 31 realized how much they learned through this trip. “I learned that there is no great- from page 3 Thanksgiving break where they sold Relay teams have diverse ways of “We were at a bit of a standstill for er feeling than to help people,” caramel apples and publicized a date fundraising. a while there, but numbers have gone Golkin said. “Even though we were this year’s numbers,” said Irene Beam, auction held on Nov. 30. The auction Meghan O’Reilly, Relay For Life up within the last week,” Beam said. only there for a week, I feel like the event chair. “We’ve ranked with alone raised $1,037.29. co-chair in training and online chair, Beam explained that Dec. 31 is we accomplished a lot. You could schools that have significantly more The organization also had a table set said sending out e-mails asking for predicted to be the biggest donation tell from speaking with the home- students than we do.” up at Student Organization Night in an donations elicits a great response and day of the year because of the ability owners that they were extremely She explained that JMU trumped effort to increase the number of par- increased donation. to write off the donations on income grateful, which made it all worth it.” Virginia Tech’s number of participants ticipants in Relay for Life. “It’s a great way to share your story taxes. Another trip organized by ABP with almost 400 more. During finals week, Relay will be in and get people interested in the cause “However, usually people kick up was to the Samaritan House of Every year, 3.5 million people partic- the libraries registering participants so that they will donate to you,” said fundraising during the spring because Atlanta Inc. and Café 458, in Atlan- ipate in the Relay nationally and raise and collecting donations. O’Reilly, a sophomore history major. they associate that time of the year ta. For the third trip, ABP paired up money to find a cure for cancer. This year to increase participa- Last year, O’Reilly’s team named with the relay itself. In anticipation with University Recreation to cre- The Relay For Life organization tion, For Life offered a week of free SurvivALL, not affiliated with a student of the relay is when we get the most ate a trip that explored the Joshua at JMU attributes its success to their registration. organization, sold string bracelets and donations,” Beam said. Tree National Park. Newman said increased publicity on campus. Members of JMU’s Relay For Life glass beaded jewelry during the com- Although the actual relay only takes that from the first Alternative Spring Beam, a senior communication sci- have also made presentations to on- mons days to raise money. place in the spring, JMU’s Relay for Break in 1992, the JMU program now ences and disorders major, explained campus clubs and organizations to The organization looks for ways to Life raises money all year long under encompasses alternative break trips that “as you get more people involved raise awareness about the event and up the ante in donations around the the motto “why wait until tomor- at Thanksgiving, spring break and it is easier because word spreads fundraising efforts. Some Relay teams holidays. This year, JMU’s Relay held row, when we can find a cure today.” May break. faster.” include fraternities and sororities, club a “turkey challenge” over Thanksgiv- The JMU program won the JMU’s Relay For Life held an event sports teams and the Student Govern- ing break to see who could bring in the C ontact Natalie Dohner at Break Away National Program of on the commons the week before ment Association. most money to support the cause. [email protected]. the Year for 2010 in recognition of the university’s commitment to active citizenship. The program earned the same award in 1999 from Break Away, a national non- profit organization that supports the development of quality alter- native break programs at colleges and other nonprofit organizations.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR SEAN DOLAN | public interest Madison Keeps, students weep was discontinued, I was concerned Last year I was a recipient of funds with where the leftover money went. from the Madison For Keeps program. After looking at the website you’ll notice I was thankful that the university was about , wasn’t used. I would love able to give me money to help support to know where that money went and Al-Qaida bankrupts America my education. why it wasn’t given to another student is year, if a student is in need, there for Madison For Keeps. One hun- is no such assistance. According to the dred and seven students were helped New TSA procedures only complete terrorists’ plans to disrupt our economy. Madison For Keeps website, on Sept. through Madison For Keeps. it was declared the program had been I was lucky that my mom got a new suspended unless the university “expe- job, but how many of the other stu- “We are continuing this policy their screeners have caught a terrorist. failed to spot any terrorists. riences an unexpected large increase in dents still need help? in bleeding America to the point of I don’t question the TSA’s concerns for Why does the government contin- appeals for student nancial aid.” e bankruptcy.” is was Osama bin Lad- national security, but I do question ue to appropriate security measures economy is still down. Yes, the national en’s message their effectiveness in deterring and that don’t work? To create the appear- unemployment rate is down to . per- Grant Bigman to the Ameri- catching terrorists. ance that something is being done. By cent, but that doesn’t mean students’ junior communication studies can people in Author, cryptographer and security implementing unnecessary security families don’t need help. major a videotape expert Bruce Schneier coined the term precautions in airports that any smart At rst, when I heard the initiative released by al- “security theater” to describe security terrorist can easily outwit, we are allow- Qaida in . measures that provide the feeling of ing terrorists to win. ey want us to be Bin Laden’s safety without actually improving secu- afraid. ey want us to spend all of our Binding contracts the main issue. I placed an application ultimate goal rity. Schneier claims that the reason money trying to defend against attacks With finals week approaching, the to a housing complex early in Octo- is not the mur- the TSA has never disclosed the cap- that cannot be stopped with conven- last thing that should be on my mind is ber and waited. Early November came der of innocent ture of a terrorist is because it’s never tional means. where I’m living next year. Who decided around and I realized that a month was American citi- happened. To e ectively combat terrorism, it is that it was a good idea to force students entirely way to long to have to wait. I zens; rather it is the destruction of our necessary to understand the underly- to determine where and who they are called, only to find out that I did not economy. Why does the government ing motives of the attackers. Al-Qaida going to live with next year only four have a house to live in and had lost . e terrorist attacks of / sparked exists because of the gigantic American weeks into the beginning of the year? JMU and Off-Campus Life need to a new era of paranoia leading to continue to appropriate military empire. If American troops Determining housing at JMU has communicate better and determine unprecedented expansion of the mil- security measures that had never been stationed in the Ara- become a huge ordeal lled with rushed a more reasonable time to begin pro- itary industrial complex. It seems the bian Peninsula, chances are / would decision-making and losing a lot of moting to decide next year’s living post / government solution to every don’t work? To create never have happened. money and time. Unfortunately, if you arrangements. Underclassmen should security threat is to throw more money the appearance that In response to former President are lucky enough to sign that binding not be forced to live with people they into the system. It’s not working. Bush’s invasion of Iraq, bin Laden said, contract, nowhere does it say that the barely know and no one should have to Because of Richard Reid’s failed shoe something is being done. “ e darkness of black gold blurred his conditions of your new place will be rush such a huge decision. bomb in , every airline passenger vision and insight, and he gave prior- perfect and that the roommates that you must remove their shoes when they ity to private interests over the public scavenged up in four weeks are going pass through security. As a result of interests of America … It all shows that to work out. Amanda Tram the attempted liquid bombers in , In a November interview the real loser is you, it is the American As a junior, the issue with finding junior communication studies if you bring too much toothpaste or with e Atlantic’s Je rey Goldberg, people and their economy.” e burden roommates was not the problem. e major contact lens solution in your carry-on Schneier said, “Counter-terrorism of the useless wars and useless secu- search for a decent place to live became bag, you have to throw it away. After in the airport is a show designed to rity precautions are ultimately placed Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, the make people feel better.” After every on the American taxpayers’ shoulders. underwear bomber, passengers have attempted attack, people are afraid. To While I am not advocating al-Qaida’s Printing problems students who are required to print docu- to endure these new full body scan- stop people from being afraid, the TSA principles, these terrorists have well- e computer labs are truly a blessing ments for writing courses to do so freely. ners or invasive “gate rape” pat down implements a new policy that combats calculated plans and we shouldn’t to students and something to be thank- Considering all the other details JMU techniques. that speci c method. It simply doesn’t dismiss their ideas so casually if we ful for. I nd it fascinating, however, that spends exorbitant amounts of money Many of our anti-terrorism precau- make sense to keep changing security want to e ectively combat terrorism. I pay , a year (, for out of on, like perfectly groomed owers and tions, especially in airports, come into protocol just because of one incident e American solution to ghting state students) in tuition to attend this dye in Newman Lake for Family Week- e ect in response to a speci c incident. that will probably never be repeated. terrorism is to expand government school and have to pay cents every end, comping a little paper and ink for is kind of thinking implies that ter- Perhaps the most obvious example contracts to make it seem like some- time I want to print or make a copy in the students is a reasonable request. rorists will continue to use the same of a useless TSA program is SPOT, or thing is being done, as opposed to the computer labs — for the classes my Since we are here for an education, techniques that others have tried and “Screening of Passengers by Observa- looking to the root of the problem. If tuition pays for. directing our money toward educa- failed. tion Techniques.” According to a May we keep imposing reactionary securi- I take one of my ve classes, a writing tion-based resources would be a more e Nov. edition of Slate maga- CBS News article, , o cers in ty procedures that only increase long course, in a computer lab, yet every time productive use of our tuition. zine’s “Explainer” column asks the United States airports are certi ed lines and red tape, we are falling right I want to print o an assignment to turn question, “Does the TSA Ever Catch in “behavior detection.” ese o cers into bin Laden’s bankruptcy plot. in, I have to pay. Students already have Kelsey Mohring Terrorists?” e Transportation Secu- undergo a weeklong training to learn to swipe their JACard to get into these junior communication studies rity Administration cites national how to identify terrorists by their facial Sean Dolan is a sophomore political labs, so it would be easy to allow those major security concerns for why they have expressions. The SPOT program has science major. Contact Sean at never disclosed any instances in which cost million in tax dollars and has [email protected].
A “wish-I-knew-who-you- A “we-all-know-you-aren’t-real” An “I’m-sorry-I’m-so- were-to-give-you-a-hug” pat to dart to physics for being such a waste embarrassing” pat to the cute boy whoever returned my USB drive to of my precious time. in the Airport Lounge who asked if I the lost and found in Carrier Library. From a senior psychology major was all right after I cried because the From a girl who is eternally who will never have a container full main character in my novel died. grateful she doesn’t have to rewrite of molecules and will never need to From the girl who should probably that -page research paper. know its density. stop watching so much Lifetime. Darts & Pats are anonymously submitted and printed on a space-available basis. Submissions creatively depict a given situation, person or event and do not necessarily refl ect the truth. Submit Darts & Pats at breezejmu.org A “way-to-crush-my-hopes-and- An “I-brake-for-animals” pat to An “oh,-grow-up!” dart to the A “congrats-on-winning-JMU’s- A “way-to-go” pat to eta Chi for dreams” dart to D-Hall for falsely the guy on his bike who slowed down couple making out in the Grace fi nest” pat to the gutsy girl who bid sticking it out through the wind and advertising magic bars on its online to let an indecisive squirrel scurry Street Parking Deck. and won eight steamy guys at the rain in its fundraising e orts. menu. across the path in front of him. From a senior who didn’t want to Relay for Life Date Auction. From a Greek who wishes all of us From two obsessive juniors who From a girl who can’t decide who be a third wheel and took the stairs. From a girl who wishes she could had that dedication to philanthropy. just wanted a little magic in their day. was cuter: you or that squirrel. be your wingwoman. A “nice-try” pat to the boy who An “ouch-that-hurts” dart to A “what-the-crap?” dart to An “up-down-left-right-B-A- used his punch to buy my dinner. A “you’re-the-most-wonderful- the drivers on campus ying across whoever messed up the Roop Hall start” pat to the two girls talking From a girl who would’ve day-of-the-year” pat to speed bumps. sign to make it say “Poop Hall.” about video games in Showker Hall. introduced herself if the extra water Dec. . From your car’s poor, defenseless From a math major who thinks you From a guy who would love to and breadstick hadn’t been for her From razors. suspension system. should sit in the mess you just created. show you how to get that last star. boyfriend.
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Instead, Justice Department has begun Besides, even if current law Assange encouraged the leak only the perception of JMU from record of service. is universi- it was a variety of organizations a dead-serious probe into were sufficient, how would and conspired with his inside around the state and the coun- ty has numerous organizations that Madison Involved brought WikiLeaks’s release of hundreds authorities bring Assange, an source to disgorge the docu- try, but also on the relations that do tremendous work in the together. of thousands of internal govern- Australian native in hiding out- ments. An Army private first between JMU and the Harri- community on a daily basis. Work was also done with ment documents, many of them side the U.S., into this country to class has been charged under sonburg community. Whether they are our fraterni- volunteers from the town classi ed. stand trial? military law with some of the While this problem has per- ties and sororities, our religious itself — not just the campus. It is an “active, ongoing Presented with this question, leaks. sisted for some time, clearly this organizations, our clubs or even Not designed to be a one-time criminal investigation,” he told Holder told reporters that no And even if investigators can event made cooperation much classes, the JMU population has event or simply a good use of a reporters this week as news one’s foreign citizenship or resi- nd a clear conspiracy between more tedious. There is wide- provided countless and invalu- Saturday morning, the project’s stories stemming from the doc- dence would prevent them from the two, a ruling by a federal spread mistrust between the able services to this area. ere purpose was to catalyze new ument dump appeared. being targeted. But that brings judge in another case shows it two groups and the cultural, have even been meetings called connections between JMU and President Barack Obama’s top us back to this question: on what isn’t easy to use the spy law to economic and social divisions by Mayor Kai Degner to discuss the town and to ensure that peo- spokesman went further. Robert charge could he be indicted? prosecute civilians. only embolden the resentment. relations between the JMU and ple keep coming back long into Gibbs called those responsible Without that, Assange could “ e government would still Even though many students vol- Harrisonburg communities. the future. “criminals, rst and foremost.” live next door to Holder and have to prove it was potentially unteer, work or live amongst The students of JMU have You can say that WikiLeaks wave at him daily without fear damaging to national security, the people of the city, stereo- The students of JMU always had the character and founder Julian Assange is reck- of arrest as the nation’s top pros- that he knew it was potentially types persist and are mutually ethics to be seen as a function- less and dangerous for making ecutor went o to work. damaging, that he understood damaging. People have been have always had al and productive partner in the documents public. that his conduct was unlawful,” very willing to talk about the the character and this community. anks to the You can say he’s hurt the Any prosecution says Baruch Weiss, a former problem. decades of work by those on this international conversation federal prosecutor who helped Finally, there are emerging ethics to be seen campus, some residents already among diplomats and endan- of Assange would defend two lobbyists charged organizations that have decid- as a functional and see us that way. gered the lives of innocent come up against with violating that law. ed to actually do something To change the persistent people who have helped the Any prosecution of Assange about it. productive partner and daunting judgment of this United States in time of war, First Amendment would come up against First On Nov. , I had the oppor- in this community. school that remains in the minds people who staked their lives issues. How can you Amendment issues. How tunity to work with a group of of so many residents, a group of on promises of anonymity. can you criminalize speech, students who formed the new students will need to have the But before you call someone a criminalize speech, especially political speech, organization Madison Involved. necessary vision to change it. criminal, you have to have a law especially political especially on matters of grave Its vision is not glamorous or So why is it that we still We need students who don’t that you can say he broke. Hold- public importance? at would high pro le. It is not trying to have such little trust from the simply work in the community, er is going to have a hard time speech, especially seem to fly in the face of the change policy through tackling city? Perhaps it is because so but work with the community. doing that with Assange. on matters of grave Constitution’s promise of a free law enforcement or bringing many of our e orts are direct- We need students who appre- If the attorney general were press and free speech. attention to itself. Instead, this ed at issues beyond this region ciate the benefit of sustained confident, he wouldn’t have public importance? The administration’s best group is focused on showing the through alternative breaks or development that will help this answered a reporter’s question chance of getting Assange Harrisonburg community what treat those in need as clients city long after we have left. Stu- about di culties in prosecuting behind bars would be to get JMU really is. — not partners. The group’s dent organizations have done Assange this way: someone else to do it. The If you open a Daily News- most important mission is to tremendous work to better this “To the extent there are gaps No law criminalizes civilian Daily Beast website reported in Record or talk to a person on transcend transactional ser- area, but they have always done in the laws, we will move to close release of classi ed information, August that American o cials the street, you would think that vice and create new sustainable so in isolation. those gaps.” except in rare circumstance, were pitching the idea to Britain, JMU is nothing more than a des- relationships. I hope that creative ideas, like is is essentially an acknowl- such as revealing the name of Australia and Germany, arguing tination for students who want I had the chance to see this those of Madison Involved, are edgement of a hole in the law. an undercover agent or disclos- that their troops, too, have been to party outside the watchful model firsthand. Madison nally able to bring our e orts And even if prosecutors can leap ing secret codes. Britain has an harmed by the leaks. eye of their hometown. While Involved recently volunteered together and create an image across that, they’d then face a O cial Secrets Act, but prosecu- ose are countries without there may be some accuracy at the Mercy House rift Store, of JMU students that shows really big hurdle in the form of tions are hard to mount, di cult the clear constitutional guaran- to that, the truth is much more a local organization that takes us for who we truly are. Now the First Amendment. to win and easy to lambast as tees of free speech that the U.S. substantial. donated goods and sells them more than ever, organizing like Yes, Congress can pass new politically motivated. has. It might work, but there’s a Without JMU, it is hard to for discounted prices to resi- this is not only admirable and laws and amend old ones, and All we’ve got is that World reason the founders insisted on imagine that so many of the dents in need. is organization authentic, but also absolutely would no doubt be happy to War I-era spy law, the Espionage free speech and a free press. region’s poor would have been is often a site for JMU student necessary. do so if it meant locking up Act of . Rep. Peter King, the Whatever harm the leaks given shelter, so many of the volunteers. Assange. But it wouldn’t. New York Republican and next have caused, slipping around region’s youth would have been I have had the chance to work Daniel Richardson is a junior New laws can’t criminalize chairman of the House Home- the First Amendment isn’t the mentored or so many of the in the community with a number political science and public past conduct. e Constitution land Security Committee, sent way to x it. region’s sick would have been of JMU groups, but this oppor- management double major. clearly bans so-called ex post Holder a letter this week urg- rescued in their time of need. tunity was noticeably di erent. Contact Daniel at facto laws so that the govern- ing him to use the law to charge Ann Woolner, Bloomberg This work is what Madison Very few of the other people [email protected]. ment can’t toss someone in jail Assange. News
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LifeEditors Torie Foster & Pamela Kidd E-mail [email protected] Thursday, December 2, 2010 9 Jamis e Lo e Think, eat, run keep the good times rolling New GKIN class trains students for marathon Happily,
By Jennifer Bennett met with each student prior to their registration contributing writer to find out why they are interested. plastically “Running a marathon is somewhat unusual, Sweat and stamina are only not as unusual as it once was in the ’70s and some of the requirements to run ’80s when people who ran marathons were a marathon, according to a new only competitive runners,” Luden said. “Now general education kinesiology it’s blossomed where half a million marathon- ever after class. ers finished last year. Still, I wanted to meet This semester was the first with them to see that they weren’t just doing New TV series ‘Bridal time GKIN included a section preparing the class because it sounded cool or instead of students for a marathon. The class will just fulfilling the Cluster 5. The class is much Plasty’ confirms a ring culminate on Dec. 11, when 23 students more than that.” will travel to Charlotte, N.C. to run the Thun- For his second year of teaching, Luden had really can change things. der Road Marathon. decided to pitch the idea to the General Educa- Professor Nick Luden has been tion directors to include a marathon section as running since he was in seventh grade, part of GKIN 100, a class that already includes Remember the fun of dressing but he never had an appreciation for running, swimming and group fitness sections. Barbie in all her disproportional recreational running until he taught He came up with the idea after co-teaching a glory? Well, the new “E!” reality TV the class. marathon class at Ball State University while show “Bridal Plasty” has made this “It was so rewarding to see studying for his Ph.D. “false ideal” a reality for modern what it did for the students to tack- General Education approved Luden’s females. le such a thing like a marathon and request, and so in the spring semester of last The phenomenon features brides- the confidence that it gave them to year, Luden sent out an e-mail to all students to-be competing for the ultimate finish something really challeng- who did not already fulfill their Cluster 5: Well- plastic surgery ing and meaningful,” he said. “I ness Domain requirements. makeover before knew it was something I wanted Although some students call it “The Mar- their wedding to do wherever I went because it athon Class,” it is still a GKIN 100 class that day. Let me was such a rewarding experience.” teaches wellness and fitness concepts, high- emphasize — a There are only two criteria for lighted in a lecture on Mondays. makeover before the class: Students need to be first Instead of physical activity on Wednes- the wedding. time marathon runners and day, Luden has the students meet with him When did they have to be able to to learn about marathon-specific content the your fiancé run for 30 minutes such as nutrition, physiology of marathon loving you as straight. Entry in the training and injury prevention strategies. you are become class is by permis- a problem? How many times does sion only, and Luden see run, page 10 Oprah have to tell us that’s what we Graphic by Nataliya Ioffe / The Breeze deserve, ladies? He’s already promised he’ll say, “I do!” Let him do! In extreme situations or medical scenarios, I understand how plastic surgery can be beneficial, but these females’ only concerns appear to be Album Review alteration charges to a previously purchased gown. As if women don’t already have Gandhi lives on in enough self-esteem issues from the current media’s physical standards, now we have a show in which women are supposed to fight for syringes in Release features order to win a Botox session. Literally. political theory For their first challenge, these ladies had to transform puzzles of their underwear-clad bodies into a Kanye at brightest simulated image of what they could look like after winning the ultimate plastic surgery prize. By Matt Sutherland “Monster” with Rick Ross, Jay-Z and After successfully completing a The Breeze the absolutely nasty verse by Nicki challenge, the winner grabs a syringe Minaj, leaving it as the heaviest super- and hands it to a “doctor,” who then Back in 2005 on Kanye West’s group anthem since “Swagga Like Us.” injects silicone into the women’s sophomore release, “Late Of course, West’s grandiosity gets faces. The first to complete each Registration,” the late comedian in the way of the message a few times. challenge wins one procedure from Bernie Mac was commanding, “Wake Most of the tracks either border or their wish list. Sounds fun, right? up, Mr. West!” cross the 6-minute mark. But long- Five years later, West still hasn’t winded sweeps actually work to his woken from his dreams — or advantage sometimes. Songs like As if women don’t have nightmares — of being the best, but he “Hell of a Life” and the hilarious, yet has certainly sobered up. heartbreaking “Blame Game” with enough self-esteem On his newest release, “My John Legend, provide extensive looks issues from the current Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy,” into West’s battle with his addictions Chicago’s most exuberant son came to women, money and attention. But media’s physical back with a few tricks up his sleeve most listeners could deal without the standards, now we have that even co-producers Pete Rock and extra-stanza choruses on tracks like Madlib admittedly weren’t expecting. “Dark Fantasy.” a show in which women For the most part, West is done Photo courtesy of Bidyut Chakrabarty are supposed to fight for with that “808s and Heartbreak” syringes in order to win a game, a wise decision to reposition This time around, Professor Bidyut Chakrabarty says he hopes to inspire students to live like Gandhi. himself to gain the respect of his Botox session. Literally. fellow producers. But more than that, West finally admits his his production has exponentially imperfections, and that’s By Kellan Howell to see that interest is now expanding to bettered itself for the umpteenth contributing writer South Asia. Chakrabarty believes that time, providing the most emotionally what makes his latest it is important for students to broad- charged music West has composed. attempt at a masterpiece Resisting tyranny and business en horizons by learning about every Wish lists range from nose jobs Future single “All of the Lights” and practices will be taught Mahatma region in the world. to boob jobs, liposuction to butt its preceding interlude use the minor more than just an attempt. Gandhi style. Political theory classes Blake said that Chakrabarty has par- implants. changes and chattering congas to will soon teach students benefits and ticipated in faculty seminars and been Doesn’t it seem weird that these assert West’s place as a top producer active use of peaceful protests. an active supporter of the political sci- ladies who want to look perfect on in the game. None of his previous Bidyut Chakrabarty, a visiting pro- ence program. their wedding day will allow the albums’ efforts are in competition Without question, it’s the first fessor from India, will teach two new “He is an expert in his field and nation to watch a process that turns with the monolithic amount of texture full work featuring West minus his political science classes next semes- has actively participated in several them black and blue and wraps and genuine pathos West injected into ostentatious guise. West is honest ter: The Social and Political Thought research projects with our faculty and them in gauze like a mummy? Isn’t “Fantasy.” with himself and his colleagues, and of Mahatma Gandhi, and Society and we are very happy to work with him the point of plastic surgery to make However, West is clearly no song exemplifies this better than Politics in India since 1947. again,” Blake said. people believe your body is natural? uninterested in making a dance “Runaway.” West finally acknowledges Chakrabarty, from the University Along with studying and teach- Another sad part is that all the record. Like much of “Fantasy,” “All “you’ve been puttin’ up with my s--- of Delhi in India, has been teaching ing Indian politics, Chakrabarty has women on the show support each of the Lights” is an in-depth look into just way too long.” The song is more for more than a decade and is cur- written several books on the subject, other in their desire to change — the truly dark, yet beautiful daydreams than just a supercilious toast to the rently on loan to JMU for a two-year which he plans to use in his courses. “Good for you! You get that face lift!” in West’s psyche. Rihanna’s featured “jerk-offs that’ll never take work off.” appointment. Chakrabarty hopes to use POSC 371, and “A tummy tuck sounds like a chorus (“Turn on the lights in here, It’s a mirror that West holds up to his According to Charles Blake, the Society and Politics in India since 1947, great idea for you!” baby / Extra bright, I want y’all to face, as well as to those of the people department chair for political science, to provide a specialized perception of I just thought it was a friend’s job to see this”) is more than window into that work with him. this is the first time an Indian politics India as a country. make you feel loved and pretty all the West’s ever-commanding desire for If there’s anything more harrowing course (that does not include Hindu- “India has a very different history time — not like a mess. These women the limelight. It’s a sharp about-face than the record itself, it might be that ism) will be offered to JMU students. and colonial legacy from other South literally passive-aggressively insult from “Flashing Lights” that jostles West probably couldn’t have produced Through using information of Asian countries,” Chakrabarty said. “I one another over champagne and the audience to look, listen and feel the music without the Taylor Swift India’s political society to enhance would like to highlight the distinctive- engagement rings. the proverbial train wreck that the debacle that made so many people resumes in the international business ness of this region.” Here’s my favorite part: At the end rapper’s life has been for the past year. board the Kanye hate train. market, Chakrabarty hopes that stu- Hinduism is the first thing most of every show, the host, former Miss And while a good portion of For years, West has considered dents who take these courses will be students think of when assessing this USA and Playboy playmate Shanna the audience will wonder where himself a tortured genius, but this able to apply the material toward per- country, said Chakrabarty. In this Moakler, chirps to the kicked-off West has been all that time making reputation was never solidified sonal career goals. class, he intends to focus on India contestant, “Your wedding will still be these delicious beats (in Hawaii, anywhere except in his mind. This Chakrabarty explained India is from a political standpoint that is free great. It just won’t be perfect.” apparently), he implores us to time around, West finally admits his growing because of easier trade and of Hindu ideas. So every woman not winning the consider “what’s worse: the pain or the imperfections, and that’s what makes communication between nations. In POSC 381, The Social and Politi- chance to become a robot will have hangover?” And though most listeners his latest attempt at a masterpiece “The world has become a village cal Thought of Mahatma Gandhi class, it in her head that no matter how may think the two go hand-in-hand, more than just an attempt. thanks to globalization,” Chakrabarty Chakrabarty wishes to highlight the hard she tries, her wedding will suck it’s more or less about his many, By the time West integrates indie said. distinctiveness of Gandhian politics. because a freaking Playboy Bunny many Achilles’ heels and their full-on favorite Bon Iver into his ending track The classes were intended to be He believes the most important aspect told her so. exhibition. “Lost in the World,” someone will small discussion groups of about 15 of Gandhi’s politics is a resistance to But hey, it’s not my wedding. To It reveals that West also dusted probably want to tell West that his new students. But because of high demand, tyranny through civil disobedience. each their own, and may all the off his writing abilities, an effort he album could be the best rap record the classes have expanded to seat 30 “While Gandhi cannot be taken competitors live plastically ever after. shirked since “The College Dropout.” of the decade. But as he stated so students, and Chakrabarty is still out of a historical perspective, I want “Gorgeous” showcases his best eloquently at last year’s Video Music receiving override requests. to locate Gandhi in the course of mod- Jamie Lose is a senior media wordplay in “Fantasy,” while big Awards, I’mma let him finish. According to Chakrabarty, in the ern political theory,” Chakrabarty said. arts & design major and a humor names like Kid Cudi and Raekwon the past most American students have “I want to approach Gandhi from a columnist at The Breeze. Contact Chef surprisingly take a back seat. Too Conta ct Matt Sutherland primarily shown an interest in Euro- her at [email protected]. much praise is due for the third single, at [email protected]. pean or Chinese studies. He is excited see Gandhi, page 10 10 Thursday, December 2, 2010 breezejmu.org life movie Review Franco fascinates down to the minute By Judson White (“Slumdog Millionaire”) takes best performance of his career. Ralston becomes delirious first-rate score, the film could they had just experienced the The Breeze on Ralston’s incredible true The first moment the boulder throughout the film and have been marred by a lack of movie’s powerful catalyst. story of human survival and traps his arm, Ralston gives the eventually begins to videotape dialogue. Boyle has created a movie In April 2003, 28-year-old creates “127 Hours,” a tense rock a long, ponderous look. himself. He puts on a talk show Ralston also flashbacks out of something that could thrill-seeker Aron Ralston and emotional journey into From this moment on, we are with himself as both the host to moments from his life, be considered “unfilmable.” was canyoning in Blue John one man’s mind as he finds as lodged to Ralston as his arm and guest, creates messages including his time with a Not only did he overcome this Canyon in Utah. Having not himself literally between a is under that boulder. for his parents and evaluates former love and his family. hurdle, but he also directed told anyone where he was, rock and a hard place. his life and the errors he made He grows more delirious as one of the best movies of his his sense of freedom was It’s a feat in itself that this in his past. the movie progresses to its career. Aron Ralston later said, contagious. He seemingly had movie even exists. Boyle crafted 127 Hours Boyle has accurately said conclusion, and he begins to “I feel like there was a reason the entire Earth to himself. No a 90-minute thrill ride out of that the film is like “an action hallucinate. By the end of the why things happened in the canyon or mountain was too a story that essentially only ‘R’ 94 min. movie with a guy who can’t movie, I was such a part of way they did. It wasn’t just tough for him to conquer. features one character the Starring James Franco, move.” A big component of Ralston’s mind that I myself happenstance.” But that euphoric feeling entire runtime. Ralston (James Kate Mara, Amber Tamblyn the movie’s tone comes from felt desperately thirsty and As Franco’s Ralston alludes immediately evaporated when Franco) does meet two female the outstanding score, done light-headed. to during the film, that boulder a dislodged boulder crushed hikers (Amber Tamblyn and While the pace of the movie by composer A.R. Rahman According to The Huffington was waiting for him since he Ralston’s right forearm, Kate Mara) before his dilemma, does slow down after 45 (“Slumdog Millionaire”). Post, audience members was born. “127 Hours” is an trapping him against a canyon but it is only Franco on screen minutes with Ralston, Franco Instead of going for a slow, across the country have unforgettable experience of wall. Realizing no one was for almost the entire film. does plenty to make the crisis dreary soundtrack that needed medical assistance the human impulse to not only coming for help, he had to This single character focus fascinating to watch. Equipped complements Ralston’s doom, due to the incredibly graphic survive, but to make every fight for five days —127 hours could have lent itself to with only a watch, climbing Rahman instead presents a scene in which Ralston tries to second count. — to escape the wilderness an unwatchable film if the gear, a water bottle, little food, fast-paced, upbeat sound that free himself from the boulder alive. featured actor wasn’t talented a flashlight hat, a video camera makes for an energetic movie- by cutting his arm off. But it Contact Judson White at Director Danny Boyle enough, but Franco gives the and a cheap pocketknife, going experience. Without this could be easily argued that [email protected]. run | GKIN class bonds with training Book Review from page 9 O’Brien, a biology major, agree In the first run, Oglesby was that they would not have run a the last to finish, but Luden ran During the week, the students marathon without the class. with her until she reached the are required to run a specific finish line. Legend trades pick for pen number of miles on their own “It was really hard,” she said. time. “You’re learning how to “But when he ran with me it real- By Beth Cole moment. There are at least a the members’ relationships. Instead of meeting Friday for ly meant a lot because he always The Breeze dozen similar stories depicting Reading the struggles and the second part of physical activ- take care of yourself, encouraged me and it didn’t his attempts to weasel his way strains of their relationship ity, Luden and the students meet what to eat, what matter how slow I was.” Keith Richards’ new through loop-hole escapes. is like watching a teenage early Saturday morning for the Besides running together each inspirationally titled The book gives you a sense drama unfold. On one page focus of the training program: shoes to wear. It’s such Saturday morning, the students autobiography “Life” opens of Richards’ constant anti- Richard talks about what a the long runs. The first week of a good opportunity have met for spaghetti dinners with a short note: “This is life. authority attitude, especially traitor Jagger is for deserting training the students ran 5 miles, and have gone to movies outside Believe it or not, I haven’t after the Stones take off. He the band and signing a solo and each Saturday they increase for runners.” of the class. forgotten any of it.” makes it seem as though, in deal, and on the next he goes that number. As the marathon E ric Keefer “It’s a class where you meet He wasn’t kidding. every situation, the cops are on about what a good friend date approaches, the class is now sophomore people and you’re bonding at a Released Oct. 26, the book out to take down the Rolling he is. Even after the battles, up to 18 miles. whole different level than a reg- was written by Richards and Stones. Richards says that “there’s For many of Luden’s students, ular class since you’re doing an co-writer James Fox and Throughout the book, an electromagnetic spark” it was hard to imagine running 18 experience of a lifetime togeth- unloads the intimate details Richards gives Stones between them. miles, let alone 26.2. For junior “It’s something you couldn’t er,” Scala said. “When you run so of Richards’ life as a guitarist enthusiasts exactly what they Of course, Richards also Caroline Oglesby, a health ser- do by yourself,” Keefer said. many miles together, you can’t for the Rolling Stones. This were hoping for — the secrets discusses his battle with drugs, vices administration major, and “You’re learning how to take help but cheer each other on.” is the uncensored version of to the Stones’ songs and particularly cocaine. At certain senior Drew Scala, a justice stud- care of yourself, what to eat, what The marathon class will be rock stardom, from the first guitar licks. He describes how parts of the book, it seems like ies major, the first 5 mile run was shoes to wear. It’s such a good offered again next fall. gigs when they used transistor certain relationships he has every other line says something the longest they had ever run. opportunity for runners.” “The whole theme of GKIN radios as amplifiers to the influence the lyrics of songs along the lines of “we were also “There is talent ranging from Luden is also impressionable is to sort of make health a part groupies and the sold-out and how the music develops smoking a lot of dope.” It reads former high school cross country on the students he teaches and of your lifestyle in the future,” stadium tours. as the band dynamics change like the classic stoner diary, runners, people who’ve run half trains with. What Luden likes Oglesby said. “And if any class The first memory in the and members switch out. “Go Ask Alice.” Some of the marathons to non runners who most about the class is that the were to do it, it would be this book gives a general idea Most importantly, as he meets book is one big blur of events, maybe play some ultimate Fris- students have a goal for the end section because you have to give of the kind of adventures people within the industry, as it was for Richards, too. bee in their spare time,” Luden of the semester. up a lot, but you also gain a lot.” Richards encounters. The he describes guitar tricks “Life” draws you in to the said. “Nick [Luden] loves to moti- Stones were in Arkansas for he learns, including open G secret world of rock and roll. But Oglesby, Scala and vate and keep us on track and Contact Jennifer their United States tour in tuning, which is crucial for Every other page seems to raise sophomores Eric Keefer, a jus- wants us to do well,” O’Brien Bennett at benne2jm@ 1975. Richards and his friend songs like “Wild Horses” and the question, “Did that really tice studies major, and Patrick said. dukes.jmu.edu. Freddie Sessler were stopped “Brown Sugar.” This tuning lead just happen?” However, the while speeding on the way to to his famous five-sting guitars. book drags on like one long the next show; police accused Richards’ relationship with interview gone astray. Much them of drug possession. Mick Jagger, his “Glimmer of the time, Richards rambles Richards had a bag of dope Twin,” is a point of contention on about a specific detail or in his pocket and much more in the book. The two were the event, rarely using complete than that stashed away in Rolling Stones from the start. sentences. the door panels. But through They met in grade school and While it is admittedly more a few quick moves, a media became friends through their coherent than expected of a riot pressuring the judge love of American rhythm man who is famous for his and a little help from their and blues artists like Muddy battle with drug addiction, his lawyer, Richards was let off Waters and Chuck Berry. Most autobiography doesn’t appear with simply a speeding ticket. of the Stones’ songs were a to have a clear line of thought. His friend, who Richards told collaboration between them; Richards is just giving you what police was not associated with Richards would come up with he’s got: the truth and his life. the Stones, landed $5,000 bail the idea and Jagger would for drug possession. finish it. Contact Beth Cole at This is a classic Richards As the band develops, so do [email protected]. Gandhi | New classes already full from page 9 it is important to study Gandhi’s can learn from him and gain a life within a historical context to deeper understanding of one of political perspective in rela- understand the surroundings in the most important and quickly tion to powerful political which he lived and protested. He growing countries in the world.” propositions.” ultimately wishes for students to Chakrabarty said he is Tensions usually solved with apply Gandhi’s ideas in modern shocked by students’ excitement violence and upheaval, Gan- society. in the courses. dhi attempted to solve through By providing better opportu- “Initially I was uncertain of peaceful protests and nonviolent nities to work with experts from how the students would react,” displays. India, Blake hopes that students Chakrabarty said. “However, I Chakrabarty hopes students will benefit from these courses have found that the students are will be able to follow Gandhi’s in a way that will help improve very interested and are seeking example in their own lives, quality of life in America. more information about the class- whether in personal life or try- “Having the chance to learn es which are both at full capacity.” ing to make a peaceful business from an expert on this subject deal. is a wonderful opportunity for Contact Kellan Howell at Chakrabarty said he believes the students,” Blake said. “They [email protected]. Find more on Tuesday’s JMU women’s basketball game vs. the fi fth-ranked Duke University Blue Devils at breezejmu.org.
Basketball Preview Edition
SportsEDITORS Michael Demsky & Colleen Hayes E-MAIL [email protected] Thursday, December 2, 2010 11 NATE CARDEN / THE BREEZE CHAMPIONSHIP POTENTIAL Both teams enter the season with high expectations
Dawn Evans
- Senior - 5-foot-7 - Point guard - Clarksville, Tenn. - Second leading scorer in the country ((26.6 points per game) - One of 50 named to preseason list for the Naismith Trophy (national player of the year) - Preseason CAA Co-Player of the Year
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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL MEN’S BASKETBALL Slow start for reigning champs First impression shows promise
By COLLEEN HAYES are o to a subpar start. scoring list. By MICHAEL DEMSKY “Holding down the home performance, Bowles was The Breeze Evans specifically feels pre- Senior center Lauren Jimenez, The Breeze court and showing everyone named Co-CAA Player of the season predictions put the who is recovering from a bro- we can play was great,” sopho- Week. Statistically, critics have every pressure on her and the team as ken toe, was a dominant force Following its - season- more and starting point guard “I was happy for Denzel reason to believe the JMU wom- a whole. underneath in her return against opening loss at Kansas State Devon Moore said. “ e stu- because he has changed his en’s basketball team could win “People are going to look Montana, pouring in points University on Nov. , the JMU dents weren’t here, but we had shot around a few times,” JMU the Colonial Athletic Asso- for us and prepare for us every against the Grizzlies. Also, senior men’s basketball team has won a great home crowd and I think head coach Matt Brady said. ciation title. game,” Evans said. “It can make guard Courtney Hamner had a ve straight games, giving the we gave the fans something to “It appeared as if he found his The Dukes (-, - in the it hard sometimes.” career-high ve three-pointers program its longest winning look forward to this year.” stroke.” CAA) are the reigning confer- Looking to bounce back from against the Grizzlies, who the streak in three years. Senior Denzel Bowles and The -foot- Bowles also ence champions and return a disappointing home opening Dukes defeated -. Last week, the Dukes went transfer junior Rayshawn stood out in the home opener four starters, including nation- - loss to Hampton Uni- Sophomores Nikki Newman, a - in the heart of their non- Goins, playing his rst games against Princeton, leading the ally recognized senior guard versity, the Dukes spent their forward, and guard Tarik Hislop conference schedule. ey beat for JMU since transferring from JMU team to its signature vic- Dawn Evans. But JMU head anksgiving break in Cancun, are also major contributors, with e Citadel — e Military Col- junior college Cincinnati State, tory thus far. coach Kenny Brooks feels every- Mexico, in the Caribbean Chal- Newman achieving career-high lege of South Carolina, -, in have emerged early as a pro- His points and one else will be out to spoil JMU’s lenge. There, they went -, rebounds against Montana Charleston, S.C., before return- ductive frontcourt. rebounds led the Dukes, who chances to repeat. falling to University of Iowa (No. and Hislop consistently ranking ing to the Convocation Center e starting center Bowles escaped with a win after over- “We play with a little bit of a ESPN/USA Today, No. AP), second on the team in scoring. for the O’Reilly Auto Parts CBE and starting power forward coming a -point first half target on our backs,” Brooks said. - in overtime, after beating Hislop was also a preseason CAA Classic sub-regional round on Goins are - on the team in de cit. “Now with the preseason rank- the University of Montana. Second-Team selection. Monday. scoring and rebounding, with Playing its second game in ing, it’s just ampli ed. With the Despite the loss at the hands While the nal score against The team then opened its Bowles averaging . points three days, JMU was slow to national exposure we’ve got- of the nationally ranked Hawk- Iowa was close, the Dukes home slate with three games in and . rebounds while Goins adapt to the famed “Princeton ten, teams want to play us, and eyes, Evans was able to notch managed to give up a -point three days, beating Princeton has averaged . points and O ense” as the Tigers shot I have a feeling we are going to her ,th career point, becom- second-half lead. Brooks empha- University, -; Presbyterian rebounds. percent (-) from the eld get everyone’s A-game.” ing the second player in school sized in press conferences last University, - and Bucknell Against EMU, Bowles set a and took a - lead into The Dukes were picked to history to do so. Tamera Young season how the team contin- University, -. Convocation record by going halftime. repeat as CAA champions in the (’-’), currently playing for uously failed to put together The Dukes took their final a perfect - from the free “We had played e Citadel conference’s preseason poll. But the Chicago Sky of the WNBA, game of the week, against throw line. Bowles shot . and only had a day to prepare, perhaps all the preseason media was the rst. Evans now stands see WOMEN’S, page 13 Eastern Michigan University percent from the line last sea- hype is too much, as the Dukes in fourth on the all-time CAA at home, - on Saturday. son. After his commanding see MEN’S, page 13 2010 — 2011 UPCOMING BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Men’s home games Men’s away games Women’s home games Women’s away games For updates over Mon. Jan. 3 vs. Northeastern Sat. Dec. 4 at Georgia State Sun. Dec. 5 vs. Liberty Thur. Dec. 2 at Longwood winter break, follow Wed. Jan. 5 vs. Towson Tues. Dec. 7 at Marshall Mon. Dec. 20 vs. Virginia Sun. Dec. 12 at Middle Tennessee @breeze_sports on Twitter Wed. Jan. 12 vs. Georgia State Sat. Dec. 11 at Radford Thur. Dec. 30 vs. Western Carolina Sat. Dec. 18 at Monmouth and visit breezejmu.org for Sat. Jan. 15 vs. UNC Wilmington Sat. Dec. 18 at South Florida Sun. Jan. 2 vs. Northeastern Thur. Jan. 6 at William & Mary game briefs. Wed. Dec. 22 vs. Marshall Sun. Jan. 9 at Old Dominion 12 Thursday, December 2, 2010 breezejmu.org breezejmu.org SPORTS Thursday, December 2, 2010 13
MEN’S BASKETBALL New and improved roster ignites early expectations
By THOMAS ESTES in his left knee that he su ered in said before the season. “He’s a who was a Mr. Kentucky Bas- The Breeze a preseason scrimmage against good a passer for a front court ketball finalist at Scott County Hampton University. He was also player as there is in this league.” High School in Georgetown, Ky. Returning its top two players granted a redshirt season. Hitchens came to JMU from Jackson is expected to be a con- in starting center senior Den- Adding to the high expecta- the University of Akron follow- tributing player for the Dukes. zel Bowles and starting small tions is the arrival of transfer ing the sudden passing of his Brady has a strong seven-man forward junior Julius Wells, the juniors guard Humpty Hitchens father. He will not have to sit out rotation, eight when Millen is eli- JMU men’s basketball team had and power forward Rayshawn the mandatory year for transfers, gible, which is in stark contrast to much to anticipate coming into Goins. Hitchens has emerged as the NCAA ruled that Hitchens the team that nished last season. this season. as the team’s starting shooting would be eligible to play for JMU Bowles and Wells carried the But add seven new players, guard while Goins is the team’s immediately because he trans- Dukes, but the team still strug- including four who expect to starting power forward, where he ferred due to a family matter. gled, failing to record one road contribute immediately, and the will couple with Bowles to make “I was pleasantly surprised, conference win. team has transformed over the up one of the league’s premier I thought that he had great rea- Wells was the team’s second- summer from conference cellar- frontcourts. son to be immediately eligible, I leading scoring and rebounder dweller to league favorite. Nine “A lot of people focus on me just wasn’t con dent the NCAA at . points per game and . players on the -man roster because of what I did last year,” would grant it,” Brady said. “We’re rebounds per game, reasons why were not major contributors for Bowles said “But when they dou- lucky to have him, he’s a double- he was voted preseason Second the team last season. ble me, it’s going to hurt them too digit scorer and he’s going to have Team All-CAA this year. e team is coming o a for- because Ray is going to kill them plenty of double-digit games. Bowles, a machine on the low gettable - campaign in on the other side.” He’s a competitor, he cares about block, posted double-doubles which they finished - and Goins began playing as a winning over anything else.” in games, leading the CAA in - in Colonial Athletic Associ- freshman at Columbus State Hitchens is an explosive ball- points and rebounds per game. ation play. However, the Dukes before transferring to Cincin- handler that puts pressure on He was one of six players nation- were ranked fourth in the CAA nati State for his sophomore opposing defenses with his blaz- ally to average at least . points preseason polls, the highest rank- season. ough he lacks experi- ing speed. and . rebounds last season. ing in school’s history. ence on the Division I level, Goins “Humpty is an energizer, he’s Thus far this season, Goins e high hopes stem from the provides the Dukes with tourna- always running and he can knock has matched Bowles statistically, arrival of an array of transfers ment and championship game down shots,” Bowles said. “He as they each have three double- and the return of redshirt sopho- experience. gives us some aggressiveness, a doubles through six games. mores forward Andrey Semenov “I felt like it was my job to come great addition.” “What I told Julius and Denzel, and guard Devon Moore from in here to get everybody red up Goins’ Cincinnati State team- is that, with the new additions to injuries. and have a great season,” Goins mate junior guard James Millen this team, they can have better “We’re healthy and we are real- said. also transferred to JMU, but the seasons scoring and shooting the ly, really pleased about it,” head Goins led the Cincinnati State Dukes will be without Millen until ball less,” Brady said. coach Matt Brady said. “If we stay Surge to a - season, which mid-December after he failed to Bowles’ play has NBA scouts healthy, we feel really good about included an appearance in the meet NCAA athletic eligibility watching the big man closely, our team.” NJCAA Division II championship requirement prior to his arrival but he needs his supporting cast After injuring his back in game, which they lost to Lincoln at JMU. to play big throughout the season. the fourth game of last season, College (Ill.), -. Goins was a Millen averaged . steals and “This is a closer group off Semenov was granted a medical star as he averaged . points . assists per game last season. the court and they are taking redshirt by the NCAA and will per game and . rebounds per In his two years on the Surge, he responsibility for themselves on begin his second season of eli- game. averaged points a game. He is and off the court,” Brady said. gibility in his fourth year in the “Rayshawn gives us a physi- eligible to play Dec. at South “It’s helping us tremendously.” PHOTO COURTESY OF JMU ATHLETICS program. cal toughness that we lacked last Florida. Junior forward Rayshawn Goins led NJCAA school Cincinnati State in Moore’s campaign ended year. He gives us an interior scor- e team adds just one schol- CONTACT Thomas Estes at scoring (22.2 points/game) and rebounds (12.4) last season. In his fi rst before it began due to a torn ACL er, a great low post guy,” Brady arship freshman, Chad Jackson, [email protected]. season for JMU, he has assumed starting power forward duties. MEN’S | Next home game Dec. 22 WOMEN’S | Evans vs. Delle Donne
from page 11 e Dukes’ successful run to of last season, Moore has self- from page 11 CAA are looking to strip the the top four are equally as start their season can be much admittedly not returned to his Dukes of their title. threatening. but their o ense is so compli- attributed to the team roster’s old form. a cohesive -minute game. Sharing CAA preseason Play- Old Dominion University cated you need more than one new look, which features eight “I’m still a little rusty,” So far this season, the trend er of the Year honors with Evans was picked to nish second in day,” Bowles said. “When the players who did not contribute Moore said. “Right now, I’d is continuing. was the University of Delaware’s the preseason. e Lady Mon- game came, the game sped for the JMU squad last season. give myself a five, but hope- JMU fell to Duke University -foot- sophomore guard/for- archs won the CAA title years up and we weren’t ready. But e new personnel is high- fully I’ll be a by midseason.” (No. ESPN/USA Today, No. ward Elena Delle Donne. Both in a row from -. Senior we all calmed down and in lighted by the returns from One of the few early down- AP) Tuesday night, -. While players are on every national guard Jasmine Parker, who was the second half we just started injury of Moore and redshirt falls in the season is the the Dukes came out strong, watch-list, from the Naismith selected to the All-CAA Second chipping away.” sophomore forward Andrey makeup of the team’s schedule. staying within one to two points Player of the Year Award to the Team and CAA All-Defensive A - second half advan- Semenov, as well as the addi- e Dukes will not play a home for the rst minutes of the Wade Trophy. Team last season, leads the tage was just wide enough for tions of transfers Goins and game while class is in session game, it was their difficulties Delle Donne has a leg up on Monarchs in scoring. Currently, the Dukes, who beat the Ivy starting shooting guard Hump- until Jan. against Georgia shooting that became their Evans, however, as she is the ODU sits at No. in the Colleg- League’s No. pick in the con- ty Hitchens and freshman State University, the team’s downfall. JMU shot just per- reigning CAA Player of the Year eInsider.com Mid-Major Poll, ference’s preseason poll. forward Chad Jackson. fth CAA game of the season, cent in the second half as the and currently leads the nation tops among CAA teams. JMU “We’re not going to give up “As long as we maintain our and th overall. Blue Devils pulled away. in scoring with . points per ranks at No. and this team is going to ght,” chemistry, we can be great,” “I think it’s going to get a lot “I see those kids make those game. Hofstra University, the Bowles said. “This week was Goins said. “We have seven louder when the students are shots every day,” Brooks said. e Blue Hens are - so far CAA champion, was picked to huge for us, winning all these guys who can go for points here,” Moore said. “We have “They were all on target, just for the rst time since the - nish fourth in the preseason games in a row.” on any given night.” an exciting team; it’s going to in-and-out. They just didn’t season and were picked to poll. The Pride are riding a e Dukes also came back Assuming the starting be fun.” fall for us.” nish third in the conference. three-game winning streak, led after losing at halftime in point guard role he held as a The men faced Longwood Duke was able to hold Evans JMU will travel to Newark on by sophomore forward Shante Charleston, but were able to freshman, Moore has been University Wednesday night to points in the first half. Feb. to face the Blue Hens Evans, who shared Co-Player of cut the five-point deficit for an integral re-addition to the at p.m. This issue of The Evans nished with , below on their home turf. the Week honors with Parker for the season’s rst road victory. JMU rotation. Moore is third on Breeze went to deadline before her season average of ., “You go up there with a chip the week of Nov. . “We’ve showed that we have the team in scoring, with . results could be published. while Jimenez added a season- on your shoulder,” Evans said. With each of the top four the ability to come back at points per game, while leading high . “I’ve been runner-up for Player schools boasting impressive home, as well as on the road, the Dukes averaging . assists. CONTACT Michael Demsky Duke’s head coach Joanne of the Year going on two, three resumes, along with several which may be more impor- However, coming o a knee at breezesports2@ McCallie explained how it was years now. I have to go and other squads with more-than- tant,” Brady said. injury that cost him the entirety gmail.com. always in their game plan to prove that what I do for my capable talent, any team could consistently pressure and even- team is good enough to get an climb to the top of the -team tually frustrate Evans. award like that.” conference. “I thought Jasmine omas Last season, the Dukes beat “When we were predicted was extremely strong in defend- the Blue Hens -, despite to nish rst, it was attering ing her and making her work Delle Donne’s record-breaking for minutes,” Brooks said. for her shots,” McCallie said. points, including a three- “After that, it’s not worth the JMU has six more games pointer at the buzzer to send it paper that it’s written on… before conference play begins to overtime. If everyone stays healthy, I on Jan. , when JMU hosts e Naval Academy’s David say Hofstra has a chance. You Northeastern University. The Robinson previously held the can count on Old Dominion Huskies nished - overall, Convocation Center scoring being in there fighting. Past with a - record in the CAA record with his -point per- that, anyone has a chance. last season. formance on Jan., . Anything could happen.” While they speci cally may While all eyes will be on the not pose a threat to the Dukes’ Feb. match-up, the remain- CONTACT Colleen Hayes at reign, multiple teams in the ing two teams finishing out [email protected]. To fi nd out how the JMU women’s volleyball team ended their postseason run, go to breezejmu.org.
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