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Cars of CLINTON BACKS McAULIFFE the future Bill Clinton and Terry McAuliffe rally Harrisonburg Democrats a week before the election

JMU vehicles converted to run on alternative fuel source

By Mark OverStreet The Breeze

Propane is commonly used to fire up a grill and heat homes, but now it is also being used to power 12 JMU vehicles. In coordination with Virginia Clean Cities, the Office of Environmental Stewardship and Sus- tainability has recently completed a Check out a video and slideshow from vehicle conversion program as part of a nationwide conversion project. Tuesday’s event at breezejmu.org. VCC is a coalition backed by the U.S. Department of Energy that was Sean cassidy / the breeze created to promote and facilitate an Former President Bill Clinton came to JMU Tuesday morning to support Terry McAuliffe, the Virginian Democratic gubernatorial candidate. increased use of alternative fuels. With a government grant, JMU has By IJ chan who voted against him will wonder what they were thinking. He is a been working with the coalition to The Breeze good man and he will be a good leader.” increase its alternative fuel usage on He put repeated emphasis on the importance for leaders to focus on campus. With election day less than a week away, Terry McAuliffe, the Dem- cooperating rather than causing conflict among Virginians, especially VCC has successfully converted ocratic gubernatorial candidate for Virginia, is pulling out all the stops as people become increasingly interconnected through technology. 1,189 vehicles nationwide to run on — including a four-day swing across the state with former President “An 8-year-old can get on the Internet and find something out in propane since 2009, which is the Bill Clinton. 30 seconds that I had to go to college for,” Clinton said. “Whether you largest government-backed conver- Since Sunday, Clinton and McAuliffe have embarked on a tour with like it or not we are going to share the future … I think the only agenda sion project in history. stops at other universities including Virginia Tech and the University that makes sense is to say we want shared opportunity, shared respon- “Through this program over the of Virginia. sibility and a shared sense of community.” past three years we have displaced A line of JMU students, faculty and community members stretched Clinton said he’s still seeing some of the same struggles in the U.S. 9 million gallons of gasoline nation- from the back door of the Festival Conference and Student Center as he did when he was younger. While growing up in Arkansas, Clinton wide,” said Sabrene Graves, director past the Festival bus stop, with some in line as early as 5:30 a.m. on said his grandfather ran a small country store in a poor and predomi- of grants administration at VCC. Tuesday morning. nantly African-American neighborhood. And JMU did its part, converting 12 After McAuliffe and several others made their speeches, Clinton Locals would ask his grandfather for food and he would give it to of its 459 vehicle engines to propane, spoke to the crowd of more than 1,000 people. Clinton said he’s con- them. two of which are JMU Police cars. fident that McAuliffe will be the right fit for Virginia. “[My grandfather] said, ‘They are working people. They don’t have According to transportation manag- “Terry McAuliffe and I are friends … We’ve been through ups and money — they work as hard as they can and don’t get paid much and er Kelly Sites, five more vehicles are downs together,” he said. “Here’s what I know — if we elect Terry then they come around to feed their children,” Clinton said. “Anybody lined up to be converted once the McAuliffe in a week, within a year of being governor half the people Environmental Protection Agency certification passes and some minor kinks are ironed out. Graves explained two different forms of vehicle conversion: bi-fuel and dedicated fuel. Bi-fuel allows a car’s engine to run on propane until the tank is depleted before switching over to gasoline. A dedicated pro- The ghost of Dr. Duke pane engine runs solely on propane. “Dedicated is better all around because there is no gasoline being The ghost of former president Duke burned,” Graves said. “But our nationwide infrastructure isn’t up to supposedly haunts the halls of JMU that point yet, because unless you are driving around a very small radius, it will be difficult to find places to fill your tank if it only runs on propane.” JMU currently buys bulk-priced propane for $1.79 per gallon, and buys bulk-price gasoline for $3.18 per gallon.

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news Photo illustration by Mark Owen / the breeze 3 The physics problem JMU receives grant to Samuel Page Duke was known as “The Builder” during his time at JMU. help increase interest in physics education. By Joanna Morelli JMU’s campus, updating heating The Breeze systems and updating the land- opinion scape, and gained the nickname 6 Free Willy and friends Given Harrisonburg’s Civil War “The Builder” for this reason. Killer whales should history, it seems pretty acceptable Older sightings of the sup- not be trapped in that local establishments could posed ghost of Duke trace back amusement park prisons. be haunted. But who would’ve to the original Shenandoah Hall thought that JMU’s own build- (located on South Main Street). life ings boast similar haunts? Before being demolished in 2006, 9 Across the pond Rumors of hauntings in JMU’s it used to be the Office of Public British culture is making halls have circulated through- Safety. Working for fun a comback and taking out the years, but a specter that While haunting these facilities, over America. seems timeless is the supposed Duke apparently caused quite a Industrial design majors put their skills ghost of JMU mascot’s namesake: ruckus in Shenandoah. sports Samuel Page Duke. In 1994, JMU alumna Gwendo- to use by creating elaborate costumes 11 Do or die? Duke was the second president lyn Youngblood wrote a paper on for a promenade on the Quad. Football team is looking of JMU, back when the university the topic that can now be found in to put last weekend’s was known as the State Normal JMU Libraries’ Special Collections. game behind them. School for Women at Harrison- In the paper, Youngblood spoke burg, and later named the State to police officers and cadets who Page 9 Teachers College at Harrison- had experiences with the ghost. burg. Duke was known for his widespread reforms regarding see Ghost, page 10 James Chung / the breeze Today Friday Saturday Sunday partly cloudy morning showers partly cloudy sunny 73°/61° 71°/45° 61°/39° 53°/30°

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A sst. Ads Manager Will Bungarden Nation & World Creative director Zack Oween Media use to person per day in 2008. That year, Israel releases 26 prisoners gathered in a boisterous celebra- A sst. creative director Americans viewed and listened to tion, cheering, singing and dancing. Liz Paterson average 15.5 media for 1.3 trillion hours, an aver- Palestinian prisoners “We welcome our brothers the heroes age of 11 hours per person per day. coming from behind the bars to a world of Ad Executives hours a day by Those numbers are expected to as part of peace talks freedom and liberty,” Palestinian President Caleb Dessalgne increase in the coming years. Mahmoud Abbas told the crowd, flanked Mat Lesiv 2015, study By 2015, data indicate that Ameri- JERUSALEM — Israel released 26 Pal- by the freed prisoners. “There will be no Virginia Baker cans will consume media for more estinian prisoners early Wednesday who agreement as long as a single prisoner Grant Deker predicts than 1.7 trillion hours, an average were convicted of killing Israelis or sus- remains behind bars.” Kevin Deldjoui of 15.5 hours per person per day. pected Palestinian collaborators, a move Having failed to secure an Israeli prom- Elaine Heslin Americans are spending more Mobile messaging hours, which last agreed to as part of U.S.-brokered peace ise to freeze settlement in the West Bank as Sarah Sloan time on their digital devices, and year accounted for about 9 percent talks resumed three months ago. a condition for the resumption of negotia- Zac Smith that won’t change for years, accord- of voice call hours, will double to Many of the prisoners were serving life tions, Palestinian officials had insisted on Michael Wallace ing to a new study. more than 18 percent of voice hours, terms for murder. This is the second group the release of long-serving prisoners jailed The University of Southern Cali- a year-over-year growth rate of more of 104 long-serving inmates who are being before the 1993 Oslo accords between Israel Marketing & Circulation fornia report released this week than 27 percent, the report said. freed in four stages. The first group of 26 and the Palestine Liberation Organization. Coordinator shows that Americans consume The study also found that viewing was released in August. Wednesday’s release went ahead after Brianna Therkelsen “an enormous amount” of media via video in the Internet, which aver- In an effort to minimize the Palestinian the Israeli Supreme Court rejected a peti- television, radio, phone and com- aged fewer than 3 hours a month in fanfare surrounding the release, which tion against the move by relatives of Israelis ad Designers puter, amounting to an average of 2008 and nearly 6 hours a month last drew sharp criticism from rightist members killed in Palestinian attacks. The court said Christine Horab 63 gigabytes per person per day last year, will increase to nearly 11 hours of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s the government was authorized to carry Kylie Donohoe year. All told, total U.S. media con- a month by 2015. governing coalition and relatives of the out the release. Rightist demonstrators Victoria Smith sumption reached 1.46 trillion hours The study, “How Much Media? Israeli victims, the prisoners were released chanted “Death to terrorists” outside the in 2012, an average of 13.6 hours per 2013 Report on American Consum- past midnight. prison where the freed inmates were being person per day, a year-over-year ers,” was produced by the Institute Still, they were given a heroes’ welcome held. increase of 5 percent. for Communication Technology in the West Bank at the Palestinian pres- In comparison, U.S. media con- Management at USC’s Marshall idential compound in Ramallah, where Compiled from McClatchy-Tribune wire sumption averaged 33 gigabytes per School of Business. hundreds of relatives and friends of the services Connect with The Breeze

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NewsEditors IJ Chan & Alana Scharlop Email [email protected]. Thursday, October 31, 2013 3 In need of physics professors Low numbers of physics undergraduates go on to teach their profession By Eric Graves The Breeze

Having a graduating class of 20 students might not seem like a lot, but to JMU’s physics department it is pretty normal. The Department of Physics and Astron- omy generally produces around 15 to 20 physics graduates per year, according to department head Steven Whisnant. The physics program enrolls more than 120 students across the undergraduate spec- trum and currently has 21 professors. “Physics is a small discipline,” Whisnant said. “I think the largest physics depart- ment I know of in this country graduates fewer than 100 physics majors a year. It’s very rare to find a very large physics department.” Whisnant said that out of the students who graduate with physics degrees, only about 50 to 60 percent of them will attend graduate schools and only a hand- ful of them will pursue a career teaching physics. Brian Utter, an associate professor of physics, said that less than 40 percent of high school physics teachers have degrees in the subject. “Some of the numbers are amazing,” james chung / the breeze Utter said. “The number of physics stu- Brian Utter said there’s a need for more physics teachers. He is one of the 21 professors in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. dents who were licensed to teach in Virginia that actually went on to teach school physics teacher who leaves his or will be reduced each year and picked up The physics program is beginning to was something like seven. This is replacing her current job and attends JMU to teach by JMU to create a lasting program in the explore new areas of development, includ- people who are either retiring or so on.” and mentor future physics teachers. department. ing moving part of the department to the Utter blames the low turnout of phys- Joe Mahler, a current teacher-in-res- Nicholas Hagans is a senior physics former cancer center in the Rockingham ics teachers on the lack of effort among idence, previously taught 12 years at St. major and an LA. He receives a stipend Memorial Hospital building. With support the physics community to produce them. Catherine’s High School in Richmond. from the grant to be in the LA program. from the university, the physics program He said that recently there has been a “This guy [Mahler] has the experience Hagans wants to be a physics teacher after was able make this part of the university’s nationwide realization of the need for high of telling the students what it’s like on a he graduates and enjoys helping other stu- master plan. school physics teachers. day to day level,” Utter said. “He can also dents understand the material. “They’re helping us turn the radiation Whisnant said that he thinks many be a mentor to the students and go on and “The challenge of this major and depart- producing machines used to treat cancer potential students have no idea why they teach.” ment is that physics is a harder subject,” patients into a radiation lab,” Whisnant should study physics. The remaining grant money goes Hagans said. “I think it’s terrible how scary said. “We will have a place to do nuclear “With any professional degree that stu- to pay the salaries of “learning assis- people think math and science are. I think physics on campus. The number of under- dents are typically looking to get into, tants.” According to Whisnant, LAs are it would be cool to show how people can do graduate institutions that have a similar physics majors score in the top percent- upper-level physics majors who visit these things. I already do it here.” sort of facility is very small. I only know of age,” Whisnant said. “For any professional entry-level physics students once a week Hagans worked on research with Klebert t w o.” degree, physics is not a bad major to look in their classrooms and assist them with Feitosa from his freshman year up until last Whisnant said that the university has i n t o.” concept problems. semester. He presented his information at been supportive of the physics program’s JMU recently received a three-year “Learning assistants have been used in an interdepartmental symposium and was expansion. He said that like any other $300,000 grant from the Physics Teacher many places around the country,” Whis- awarded for the best symposium talk. department, the need for money, space and and Education Coalition, designed to help nant said. “We’ve combined that with “I used to be, and still sort of am, shy and personnel are key components and he is promote and encourage physics students a ‘flipped classroom,’ where you do the unable to talk in front of larger amounts of optimistic for the future of the department. to become high school teachers. homework in class and listen to lectures at people,” Hagans said. “But talking about “I know that the University of Virginia The grant is divided over three years home. This way, students are much more the subjects is almost as important as graduates around 30 physics majors a year,” with $100,000 each year. According to engaged and are asking questions.” knowing the concepts. I feel like the think- Whisnant said. “It’d be nice to pass them if Utter, two-thirds of the money pays the According to Utter, the amount of grant ing skills I’ve gotten are second to none. I salary of a teacher-in-residence —­ a high money paying for the salaries of the LAs feel like I can thrive anywhere.” see physics, page 4

Psychology professor uplifts GenEd classes Kimberly DuVall brings energy to her classroom and believes storytelling is the secret to her teaching skills

theatre. Right now, I’m in “Sweeney If you were not a professor, what Todd.” There are a lot JMU students in do you think you would be? the production, but I am just a small role. I get to sing and dance and wear a lot of Well, before I was a teacher, I worked in dark make up. It’s really neat. I never did forensics at the Univeristy of Virginia and theater before, this is all brand new to me. I did research on criminals. So I’d probably I joined theater to get a better life/work be back in the labs doing research. I had balance. I tend to work too much because research with rats and criminals — so I love what I do. So I use theater as reason basically rats and “human rats”. So that’s to stop working, go to rehearsals, and probably where I would be, back in research. have fun. It’s challenging, but it’s fun! What is your life like outside of What is one of the most defining being a professor at JMU? moments in your life? It is very peaceful. I’m an introvert, so I That would have to be having my son need my quiet time. I live about 25 minutes and becoming a mom. I was always very from campus on the banks of the South career-oriented and thought I never wanted River in an old 1840s farmhouse that is children, but after I was married for a very peaceful. It is very quiet now that my couple of years I decided to have a baby son is not here, but I do have my cat named and it changed my life completely. Before Steve. However, Steve is a girl. But like I having my son, everything had to be very said before, I live in a very peaceful, quiet organized, almost a little bit too organized. place surrounded by a beautiful setting ... I Then, after having a child, my life became love being able to sit in my parlor at home organized chaos, but my son has been with my library of books. It’s my sanctuary. the best thing to ever happen to me. If somebody had told me, someday you’d be a Is there anything else you would mom, I would’ve disagreed with them. But personally like to add? it is the hardest job I have ever had, and I love every second of it. He’s now 21 and is As corny as it sounds, I feel so privileged a senior theater and media arts and design to work here at JMU with these students. major here at JMU. He’s actually the one Some days I have such good days when I who got me into community theater and I am teaching and working one on one with love getting to be able to perform on the students and doing independent studies Holly Warfield /The breeze same stage as him in “Sweeney Todd.” with them, I think, “Wow, they pay me for this!” ... I’m in the right place. I worked in Kimberly DuVall has taught psychology at JMU for 25 years. She strives to make GenEd classes fun. What impact do you hope to leave with the field for many years. I didn’t come from your students after they leave your class? the ivory tower academics, I am a first- By Steve Wildemann presenting, whether it’s a difficult concept generation college student. So I had a lot contributing writer or topic, I make sure I have something from To do something that matters. Don’t waste of different work experience in the field. real life that makes it applicable. For my time in life; do something that matters But I really do feel privileged to work here Every Thursday, The Breeze will be run- non-psychology majors who say, “Oh, this that makes a positive difference in the ... I am impressed when they are not afraid ning a Q&A with one of JMU’s professors. is just another GenEd course,” I love at the world. I try to weave that into everything to disagree with me and professionally This week we’re featuring psychology profes- end of the course when they say, “This is the I teach. I also talk a lot about altruism and input their thoughts and opinions ... sor Kimberly DuVall or “Professor D” as she greatest course, I didn’t know I could get this giving back. I try to teach my students to If someone told me I was going to be is known by her students. from a GenEd.” They say that because I make be the best that you can be and finding teaching and like it, I would’ve said “No.” my class applicable to their lives every day. out your passion in life and what you But each day the students impress me What makes your teaching style different love to do. This doesn’t mean what your and remind me how fun my job really is. from those of your colleagues? Do you have any interesting hobbies parents want you to do — what you want outside of you work as a professor? to do. So what I really want my students I use a lot of anecdotal evidence in my to take away is: Find your passion, make a Contact Steve Wildemann at classes. I do a lot of storytelling. So when I’m Yes! I sing and dance. I’m in community difference and do something that matters. [email protected]. 4 Thursday, October 31, 2013 breezejmu.org News Clinton | Former president Propane | JMU getting greener from front Hartman, the executive data from all branches and director of the Office of Envi- departments of JMU and spoke to more than 1,000 people “It’s not just cheaper, but ronmental Stewardship, said reports the data to the Sustain- it’s less harmful to the envi- that they coordinated with ability Tracking Assessment to create jobs for Virginians. early for the event. Jan said ronment and it runs more VCC in part to promote alter- and Rating System. from front “Many Virginians are still she and her husband came to efficiently,” Graves said. native fuel transportation and “In the past it has been very recovering from the great see Clinton. She said that the engines a cleaner environment. difficult to apply to the rank- who’s working as hard as they recession,” he said. “Not all “We’ve never seen a presi- need fewer oil changes and “We strive toward having ing system because it wasn’t can deserves the right to feed the lost jobs have come back dent in person, so it’s a new tune-ups when running on a ‘greener’ campus and recy- uniform,” she said. “Now that their children — we still have from the recession and people experience for us,” she said. propane, which saves money cling, which is what our office everyone just applies through too many people like that.” are working two or three jobs Dave also said he and Jan and keeps the money that is is perhaps most known for,” STARS, we are hoping to Shelby Wiltz, a senior jus- just to get by … I am running also came because they are spent inside the U.S. since 90 Hartman said. “But we also rank high among Virginia tice studies major and intern for governor of the Common- upset about conservative percent of its propane comes have other commitments to universities.” for the McAuliffe campaign, wealth of Virginia to create radicalism in the government. from domestic sources. J M U.” Hartman thinks that the also spoke at the event. jobs for every hard working, McAuliffe, he said, is more of “Fleets that have a hundred One of those commitments collaboration with VCC over Wiltz and other speakers bill-paying Virginian.” a moderate. or more propane vehicles usu- is educating JMU students, the past three years will ben- told personal stories about In order to support the The Resers, who moved to ally get propane per gallon for aiding in environmental sus- efit JMUs ranking. how issues such as funding for repair and growth of Virgin- Harrisonburg from Cleveland, a dollar or less depending on tainability research projects “I’m confident that we will public schools and contracep- ia’s economy, McAuliffe also Ohio four years ago, said that the state and the number of like the integrated science and rank highly, because we do tives have affected their lives. said he would want to sup- one of the reasons why they cars,” she said. technology project and com- a lot of great things at JMU,” Wiltz, the education coordi- port public schools, including came to Virginia was the lower According to Graves, the munity engagement. Hartman said. nator for JMU’s LGBT support Virginia’s 23 community col- taxes. transformation of a vehicle But Hartman said that her But she also said that where group, Madison Equality, said leges, which he called “the But there are still problems from gasoline to the bi-fuel office doesn’t put its name JMU ranks in the list is ulti- that it’s important for her engines for workforce train- that need to be addressed, like gas and propane combination on the work it has a hand in mately of no importance in rights as an LGBT woman to ing in Virginia.” funding for public schools and requires a roughly estimated completing, and that it likes the bigger picture. be upheld. Investments also need to public transportation. $5,000 transformation kit and to work behind the scenes. “What really matters is “I got involved in this cam- be made to support growth “[I don’t like] the heavy $1,500 worth of installation. Her office started the ISAT/ that through this STARS sys- paign because I care deeply in the science, technology, traffic and the trucks, and the Graves addressed one of Hillside project that recently tem everyone who is applying about the people in my com- engineering and mathemat- fact that there’s an accident the main worries people have added the compost trash cans can create a dialogue with munity and I see the way ics areas of education and the and the highway’s closed, regarding propane — the fact in the dining halls, helped each other about what they that unjust laws affect our increase of teachers’ salaries, sometimes for hours,” Jan that it’s flammable. She said place the solar panels next to are doing at their university,” lives,” she said. “As an LGBT he said. said. “Whereas [I]-71 in Ohio that propane tanks are bolted I-81 and helped raise the wind she said. “When everyone can woman of color and a first- McAuliffe said focusing on — that’s been three lanes for down in the trunks of convert- turbine on East Campus. share their ideas and possibly generation college student, I these issues will bring Virginia quite some time … that makes ed cars, and in crash testing, “The wind turbine over on implement them into their am part of many communi- together, unlike his opponent. such a difference. We stay off cars have been totaled and the East Campus is a great exam- own campus, we can take ties that are often denied care C.J. Ritchie, a graduate stu- of 81 as much as possible.” tanks have not exploded. ple of how we engage with the one step closer to a cleaner and opportunities.” dent in the equity and cultural Renzo Olivari, a freshman “It is no more of a haz- community, and the Hillside environment nationwide.” She went on to say why she diversity program, was one of political science major, said ard than your gasoline tank project is an example of how thinks Republican candidate the first in line for the event. he appreciated the strong exploding in a wreck,” she we aid in research projects of Contact Mark Ken Cuccinelli isn’t right for Ritchie said he wasn’t just focus McAuliffe and Clinton said. JMU students,” she said. Overstreet at overstma@ Virginia.“Ken Cuccinelli has t here to see former President put on improving public edu- Christie-Joy Brodrick Hartman said she collects dukes.jmu.edu. spent his entire career build- Clinton or to encourage peo- cation. He said he plans to ing up walls in Virginia and ple to vote. vote on Nov. 5. driving an extreme agenda Ritchie, a first-year Spanish “I’m the first in my fam- focused on restricting wom- teacher at Page County High ily to come to college here in physics | Boosting interest en’s ability to make decisions School in Shenandoah, Va., the United States — my par- about our own health care … said he’s supporting McAuliffe ents went to college in Peru,” and demonized LGBT Vir- because he wants to see more he said. “So I feel like I’ve kind from page 3 “I used to be, and still sorta said. “We will have a place to do ginians,” Wiltz said. “Terry funding go to public schools. of paved the way for family in am, shy and unable to talk in nuclear physics on campus. The McAuliffe understands that “For me, any politician all of that. To let people know we could, wouldn’t it?” front of larger amounts of peo- number of undergraduate insti- when women are healthy, Vir- — Democrat or Republican that even if you’re first gen- Hagans wants to be a physics ple,” Hagans said. “But talking tutions that have a similar sort ginia is healthy.” — has to have public educa- eration or even if you don’t teacher after he graduates and about the subjects is almost of facility is very small. I only During his speech, McAu- tion at heart,” he said. “So it have any money, to have it be enjoys helping other students as important as knowing the know of two.” liffe spoke about many of the doesn’t only serve the pur- more accessible to you even understand the material. concepts. I feel like the think- Whisnant said that the uni- same issues that Wiltz and pose of providing knowledge, instead of making it more dif- “The challenge of this major ing skills I’ve gotten are second versity has been supportive other audience members were but it’s a way that we put value ficult … it’s very important.” and department is that phys- to none. I feel like I can thrive of the physics department’s concerned about. and ethics into society.” ics is a harder subject,” Hagans anywhere.” expansion. He said that like any If he were elected governor, Harrisonburg residents Jan Contact IJ Chan at said. “I think it’s terrible how The physics department is other department, the need for he said, his priority would be and Dave Reser also lined up [email protected]. scary people think math and beginning to explore new areas money, space and personnel science are. I think it would be of development, including is a key component and he is cool to show how people can taking over the former can- optimistic for the future of the do these things. I already do it cer center in the Rockingham department. here.” Memorial Hospital building. “I know that the University Hagans worked on research With support from JMU, the of Virginia graduates around with Klebert Feitosa from his physics department was able 30 physics majors a year,” Whis- freshman year up until last make the area part of the uni- nant said. “It’d be nice to pass semester. He presented his versity’s master plan. them if we could, wouldn’t it?” information at an interdepart- “They’re helping us turn the mental symposium and was radiation producing machines Contact Eric Graves at awarded for the best sympo- used to treat cancer patients [email protected]. sium talk. into a radiation lab,” Whisnant

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Letter to the Editor Encouraging the smart vote

The emphasis on voting is at an all-time high on campus due to the upcoming gubernatorial election. This is not bad thing, but it can be potentially dangerous. Are we pressuring uninformed students to vote on issues and candidates they’ve never heard of or researched? Our right to vote is not one we should take lightly, as well as the duty of educating ourselves on the matters on which we are voting about. I think that along with the importance placed on voting, emphasis should be placed on being an informed voter. When I was first eligible to vote, I considered how meaningless my vote was. Did my one ballot really determine the fate of our country? Of course not, I’m just one among millions of others. This made my attitude Danielle Ruble | contributing columnist toward pressuring young people to vote very bitter. But then the crazy thought occurred to me: SeaWorld ‘accidents’ due to poor treatment of whales What if a million eligible voters like me decided not to vote? It turns out that my thought isn’t Violent incidents involving killer whales show that they are not meant to be in captivity that farfetched. Every year people flock to documentary makes a striking SeaWorld to experience an statement when it explains that Don’t simply vote encounter that promises to make there is no record of an orca “the aquatic world come alive.” attacking a human in the wild, only to vote. The “I don’t They travel from all across the in captivity. have time to research” country with hopes of feeding What many people fail to bottlenose dolphins, petting recognize is that in the open ocean or “I’m too busy for stingrays and, perhaps the most these animals are apex predators. politics” seems to be anticipated, watching one of the They can swim up to a hundred famous “Shamu” shows. It is miles a day and have extremely a common reason for absolutely captivating to watch close family units. When they not choosing to vote these animals perform and see the are forced into captivity, they are intelligence and personalities they essentially confined to a bathtub. among Americans, possess. Some people applaud It is even harder for the killer especially among SeaWorld for offering these once- whales that once lived in the in-a-lifetime experiences, but how ocean — they grew to expect the college students. would you feel about SeaWorld life that accompanies living freely, Yes, it is our right to if you knew that Shamu was only to be violently captured and suffering? transported to a tank. vote or not vote. This idea may seem foreign to One of the men participating some people. How could the same in these captures was diver John orcas that playfully flip out of the Crowe. In a “Blackfish” interview, water and wave to the crowd be he tearfully admits, “This is the In the 2012 election neither unhappy? They seem so content. worst thing that I’ve ever done,” in presidential candidates could Unfortunately, there is much more regards to his role in the violent convince a whopping 94 million to the captivity of these animals captures. Once these young orcas eligible American voters to cast than most people are aware of. The are ripped from their families, Courtesy of MCT Campus their ballots, according to ABC new documentary, “Blackfish,” they are forced to perform tricks to Dawn Brancheau, whose story is featured in the documentary “Blackfish,” is News. Upon further research I seeks to question the ethics of entertain laughing audiences for shown here performing at SeaWorld on Dec. 30, 2005. found that 13.4 percent of those keeping killer whales in captivity. half-frozen fish. It is easy to see how who did not vote stated their The documentary centers around captivity does not suit these animals captive whales, dolphins and other their experience. The orcas, on the reason as being “not interested.” the death of SeaWorld trainer, well. marine mammals is nothing like other hand, remain in their tanks At first glance that doesn’t look Dawn Brancheau, who drowned in Some people seem to think killer a life in the ocean.” The Humane indefinitely. They will never go like a large percentage, but it 2010 after a large male killer whale whales are happy in captivity, but Society promotes a pledge home to their families. They will was the third highest reason for named Tilikum, dragged her body the producers of “Blackfish” and urging people to refuse visiting wake up each and every morning not voting among Americans. to the bottom of his tank. I completely disagree. I believe marine parks and swimming- for the rest of their lives to fulfill My first thought was: Does “not With the help of former SeaWorld that the aggression displayed with-dolphins programs. If you their sole purpose — to perform interested” really mean, “not trainers and animal experts, by Tilikum and countless stop sugarcoating the facts, it tricks for human entertainment. informed”? “Blackfish” explains that the reason other whales proves that they is blatantly obvious how cold- That’s captivity. It seems, after this last for Tilikum’s aggression most likely are miserable and suffering hearted the captivation of these election, that the interest in stems from psychological damage psychological harm in their animals is. Danielle Ruble is a sophomore voting is dropping at a rapid caused by his captivity. Brancheau’s artificial environments. Even the At the end of the day, SeaWorld’s media arts and design major. pace. In fact, according to a death was not an isolated incident; Humane Society of the United visitors drive home with their Contact Danielle at rubledr@ report from the Center for the she was Tilikum’s third victim. The States agrees, saying, “Life for families, fondly reminiscing about dukes.jmu.edu. Study of the American Electorate, 2012 voter turnout was at 57.5 percent of all eligible voters, compared to 62.3 percent who voted in 2008 and 60.4 percent people like you still exist. third floor of Carrier Library the who cast ballots in 2004. other day. So, in order to deter this From a devoted “Star Wars” fan percentage from growing, a A “thanks-for-representing- who needed a laugh. campaigning has surfaced the-’student-body’” dart to encouraging us Dukes to vote. I Darts & Pats are anonymously submitted and printed on a space-available basis. SGA for selecting Ms. and Mr. agree with the need to address Submissions creatively depict a given situation, person or event and do not necessarily reflect the Madison finalists who do not A “break-all-of-your-legs” the importance of voting, but I truth. Submit Darts & Pats at breezejmu.org represent the diverse student pat to the cast of the Forbes find that the emphasis should be organizations at JMU. production of “The Trojan placed on not just being a voter From a senior who knows that Women.” but an informed voter. A “be-considerate” dart to the who really needed a smile and some of the finalists have been From a student who can’t wait Don’t simply vote to vote. The man in Rose Library who talked some caffeine. involved in SGA. to see the show. “I don’t have time to research” really loudly on his phone for or “I’m too busy for politics” an hour and then got up and left seems to be a common reason when his conversation was over. An “I’d-like-to-teach-you-a- A “get-over-yourself” dart A “how-do-you-expect-me- for not choosing to vote among From a woman who did not few-things” dart to the person to the junior in the Festival to-graduate-on-time?” dart Americans, especially among want to hear your life story while who darted Corey Tierney’s salad line complaining about to JMU. college students. Yes, it is our right studying. article on health stigmas. desperately needing an override From a woman whose classes to vote or not vote. From a woman who doesn’t for physiology because she are filling up fast and doesn’t However, isn’t it our duty as a buy your “research” and can’t “deserves to be carried into that register until tomorrow. representative democracy to be A “thanks-a-lot” dart to believe how insensitive you are. class on a throne” I have news informed? Many countries fight the students on the bus who for you: Wait your turn. for the right to vote, the same right didn’t say a single thing to the From a senior who waited A “you’re-the-best-looking- that 94 million Americans chose bus driver as they watched me A “don’t-mess-with-my- patiently to get into physiology thing-I’ve-seen-all-day” not to act on. I do acknowledge madly sprint up the hill trying to condiments” dart to Dining and did not appreciate your pat to my spring semester class that there is a balance, but what catch it. Services for changing the honey snottiness. schedule. has failed to be emphasized along From a student who was mustard on campus. From a graduating senior who with that right is the duty to be an actually motivated to go to her From a senior who has praised doesn’t have class on Fridays and educated voter. 8 a.m. on Monday until this it since freshman year and is now A “you-made-my-day” pat doesn’t have to wake up until I think the campaign to happened. extremely disappointed. to the JMU alumnus driving in noon on Mondays. encourage people to vote is noble, Studio City, Calif. this morning. but it needs to be accentuated From a fellow Duke who was along with becoming an A “thanks-for-making-me- A “thanks-for-saving-me- thrilled to see a little bit of home A “you-play-the-vampire- enlightened voter. smile-on-a-Monday” pat to from-a-major-freak-out” on her way to work. part-a-little-too-well” dart to the man who left $20 for the next pat to the woman who found the Red Cross for calling me once customers at Starbucks in Rose my wallet in the Moody Hall a day, every day. Kerry Smith Library so I didn’t have to pay basement and went out of her A “could-we-maybe-date?” From a woman who doesn’t Writing, rhetoric and technical for my coffee. way to return it to me. pat to the person whose “Imperial want to give you her blood right communication major From a tired and sad woman From a woman who’s glad March” ringtone went off on the now. Class of 2017

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Greer Drummond | contributing columnist Matt D’angelo | contributing columnist Wrong about GenEds Mileage tax reminiscent of 1700s College is about more than your major courses Congress is proposing a ‘little black box’ that will invade American’s privacy and wallets As a fellow senior English men and women, and that’s As indicated by the American major currently immersed in not the goal of the GenEd Society of Civil Engineers in the GenEd science cluster, I program. Besides, those famous their annual report on America’s appreciate and sympathize with Renaissance men in history infrastructure system, the United Jessica Williams’ frustrations, definitely put more than a few State’s overall grade regarding which she wrote about in months of time into their various the effectiveness and efficiency of her article “What everyone is areas of study. its infrastructure was a D+. This thinking: GenEds need to go.” But While it’s disappointing, I unacceptable grade is highlighted as a liberal arts student, I find her do acknowledge that Williams’ by poor grades in categories condemnation of any value a sentiments are shared by many ranging from energy usage to bachelor of arts candidate would of our fellow students. But why drinking water quality. One find in a physics classroom to be are students complaining? un-ignorable issue highlighted by misplaced. Everyone knew when they the report was the horrendous state Her assertion that a GenEd applied to JMU that the required of America’s transportation system, class is not only a waste of curriculum included GenEds. We specifically its road network. the student’s, but also the had our eyes open and chose to With declining fuel usage professor’s time, underestimates attend JMU. In college, and the resulting in diminished tax revenue the value of educational real world, we need to accept that supports the construction discipline and denigrates the challenges (however unpleasant) of roads in each state, some professionalism of our faculty. and do our best to overcome legislators are turning to a new Because I’m an English major them. It’s that simple. approach on how to fund our I can’t “get” or appreciate seemingly failed transportation anything science-related? If I What these GenEd classes system: a tracker in each car that can’t apply some kind of feminist records and taxes each mile driven. or deconstructive critical theory do is remind us that we This tax would compensate for to Newton’s Laws, my professor aren’t moving forward the failing gas tax, according to must be wasting his or her time The Los Angeles Times. Drivers even teaching me them? No! into a workplace of only in America are not only driving What these GenEd classes do is English majors. Whatever less but also driving fuel-efficient remind us that we aren’t moving cars. This results in fewer people forward into a workplace of only your field, you’re going to buying gas and in turn lower tax English majors. Whatever your interact and communicate revenue from the gasoline used to field, you’re going to interact and support road maintenance. While communicate with professionals with professionals with the logic behind this new tax is with different academic different academic somewhat sound, the practicality Courtesy of MCT Campus backgrounds and it’s worth it to and legality behind it is outrageous. have some exposure to classes backgrounds and it’s worth It’s understandable that states are According to the U.S. Federal Highway Administration, the average American outside your primary interests. it to have some exposure having problems balancing their drives 13,476 miles per year. True, those of us who mostly budgets, but can politicians really have class on the Quad won’t to classes outside your not find tax revenue from other government needs money to pay or out of state.” This is a violation need to recall the gravitational primary interests. programs that can compensate government workers and fund state of an American’s right to privacy. constant on earth, or figure out for the lower gas tax revenues? projects, but where does the rest Lawmakers should not be able to exactly how many microphones Many Americans already pay sales of the money actually go? What is view where Americans drive every are in a megaphone in our tax in addition to taxes on their also mentioned in the report is the month. Americans deserve their prospective careers. Not Since we’re all here, how income, property, tobacco, alcohol, state of the public school system in privacy and if this law was enacted everyone in the GenEd program about we adjust this negative coffee, fast food, playing cards America. Scoring an overall grade of it would directly violate this right. is a senior English major and for attitude toward GenEds. In and soft drinks. Not to mention a D, the crippled state of America’s America cannot turn into the world some, these GenEd classes will sports terms, “attack the class!” some special taxes in places like public school system is a direct in George Orwell’s “1984.” While expose them to other electives Instead of seeing them as Washington, D.C. where — as reflection on the lack of funding recent stories about the NSA and or minors they didn’t know were getting in the way of your major, indicated by newsroom.dc.gov each school receives. It seems its surveillance of both foreign available. view them as an intellectual — a 12 to 18 percent parking tax like every other day the media is and domestic issues has lead to an If you’re planning on going to challenge, your own private trivia further burdens residents. To think reporting about schools closing almost scary comparison between some form of graduate school, game. Don’t try to memorize that almost 240 years ago a group or merging or cutting gym and art the story and reality, this law would yes, your GPA is important and the formulas for velocity and of people started a revolution programs due to lack of funding. So be a step too far. performing poorly in a GenEd wavelength, retain what you find over taxes on tea, paper, glass and if the money doesn’t go to funding Americans do not deserve to be will negatively affect it. But interesting, even if you don’t sugar is almost unrealistic: What roads or schools where does it go? excessively taxed by disconnected instead of obsessing over the “get” it. Personally, I’m waiting were they complaining about? Politicians need to work together to politicians and they do not deserve letter grade at the end of the for Alex Trebek to announce the Americans today are the getting come up with an efficient tax plan to to be monitored by the power- course, try to appreciate the category “Physics Units” during plagued in a similar, if not greater, fund America’s needs. mongering NSA. If this bill was class and the knowledge you’re my Jeopardy debut. I may not fashion and are not seeing their tax The saddest part about this passed, it would be just as much be gaining and the challenge of get them all but I will, for some dollars at work just like in the 1770s. issue is the excessive taxation is an insult to the Founding Fathers learning about something reason, remember that joule/ Politicians should be able to not even the biggest factor in the as it is an insult to the modern outside of your comfort zone. No second = watt. find the money to fix our highway audacity of this bill. Each tracker American. one expects you to be perfect in system from the laundry list will also contain a GPS in order every area of study, that’s why Greer Drummond is a senior of taxes that Americans have to — according to The Economist Matt D’Angelo is a freshman we get to choose a major. We English major. Contact Greer been putting up with for years. —“ensure that motorists (are) not economics major. Contact Matt at need not become Renaissance at [email protected]. It’s understandable that the charged for driving on private roads [email protected]. 8 Thursday , October 31, 2013 breezejmu.org

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LifeEDITORS Natalie Johnson & Mary Kate White EMAIL [email protected] Thursday, October 31, 2013 9 Costumes by design Industrial design students create elaborate costumes, compete in impromptu contest on the Quad

By MARY KATE WHITE The Breeze

Students walking by the Quad last Monday afternoon may have seen a giant brown monster and a giraffe milling about in the center. But fear not: this was part of a cos- tume contest put on by industrial design students. The contest was an assignment for assistant professor of industrial design Audrey Barnes’ industrial design studio class. More than 200 students walking on the Quad voted in the competition, though the cos- tume contest was originally not intended to be shared with the public. “I had the idea to go out to the Quad,” junior industrial design and graphic design double major Bang Vo said. “It shows how other people can perceive what we do, instead of our people and our own perspectives. Another design stu- dent would see how it’s made only and judge based on that. But people that walked by would just have that first impression.” Students in the class were given two weeks and a lot of creative free- dom to create their costumes and no restrictions. However, Barnes did require that students form a nar- rative backstory for each of their costumes. “It’s easier to build when you have kind of a story to build See a slideshow of the around,” Barnes said. “Some peo- contestants at breezejmu.org. ple were just really excited about what was the coolest-looking, but some people wanted to know JAMES CHUNG / THE BREEZE the story behind each costume.” Students from Audrey Barnes’ industrial design studio class stood on the Quad on Monday while students voted for the best costume. see COSTUME, page 10 commentary commentary The new British invasion Deuces, Chris The Brits are back in the limelight and the Americans are loving it Chris Brown arrested in D.C. after bar brawl

COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS Chris Brown arrives for the 55th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, Calif.

By BREANNA GARRETT contributing writer This Grammy award winner just can’t keep his hands to himself. R&B singer Chris Brown was arrested in Washington, D.C. after a fight between him and a fan broke out around 4:30 a.m. Sunday. Brown is seemingly always in the wrong place at the wrong time, and supposedly assaulted a man by punching him in his nose, sending him to a hospital. According to Reuters, a police report says that Chris Brown, or Breezy, allegedly responded to the incident saying, “I’m not down with that gay s***, COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS I feel like boxing.” What the hell, Chris? It’s weird that a month ago you were William and Kate’s wedding set off a British media frenzy in the U.S. which only fueled the fire of America’s English obsession. just saying on your Twitter, “Love is not a crime. Gay or straight. Love who you wanna love. Stop the hate, #Unity.” You’re completely contradicting yourself. By LAUREN HUNT as Netflix and Hulu and American stations like CBS Brown has definitely tarnished his reputation in recent years. He is still The Breeze and Showtime. Shows like “Sherlock” and “Downton on probation after his 2009 domestic violence case involving Rihanna. Every Abbey,” both of which debuted in 2010, took the U.S. single bit of trouble Brown seems to get himself into involves some act of The British are coming! The British are coming! by storm. They opened the door to “Dr. Who,” which violence. There is no way he doesn’t need some serious help, or at least anger Everyone knows this famous one-liner attributed is currently in its 26th season, to acquire a big and management. I love his music, but it’s about time someone wakes him up by to Paul Revere as a precursor to arguably the first dedicated following in the U.S., despite being already smacking him in the face with a dose of reality. British Invasion, or as it’s more commonly known, the so far into its plot. Even though Brown’s career seems to recover every time, the fame just Revolutionary War. It wasn’t until the 1960s that the British actors and actresses have also taken seems to be too much for him. He doesn’t realize that his mistakes can or will British once again stormed America with its cultural Hollywood by storm, even starring in all-American lead him to prison and then he can “Kiss, Kiss” all his hard work goodbye. British Invasion. films, like Henry Cavill playing Clark Kent in “Man Of But what has caused so much anger to build up in this gifted heartthrob? With iconic British artists like The Beatles, the Steel,” Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne in the Batman Brown’s behavior is clearly a sign of self-destruction. He began his career as a Rolling Stones and The Who invading the music scene saga, and Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker in “The small-town church boy singing at local talent shows, so what is causing his act in the 1960s, and British models like Twiggy leaving Amazing Spider-Man.” Robert Pattinson was a hit of innocence to disperse? their mark on fashion, it was hard for anyone to ignore among “Twilight” fans, and “Harry Potter” actress We all are aware that fortune and fame can transform you, but Brown’s the Brits. The fad slowly faded, as most do, but get your Emma Watson gave quite the performance in “Perks of entire career has been all over the place since the Rihanna ordeal. Brown may horses and yelling voices ready, because the British are Being a Wallflower.” So we know it’s not just the accent, have pleaded not guilty after his charges were brought down from a felony to a back. It appears that America is in the midst of another though I do love a good British accent in a movie like misdemeanor, but I hope he’s learned his lesson. British Invasion. Tom Hiddleston’s as Loki in “The Avengers.” It’s the same thing over and over again. We see these multimillion-dollar I first noticed it when I took a liking to Ed Sheeran Last but not least is America’s obsession with the celebrities walk into courtrooms with no worries at all because they are never when his song “A Team” became wildly popular in royal family. With the royal wedding and the royal the defendants — they’re the victims. They have lots of money and they’re not the United States. I was immediately drawn to the baby, the faces of Will and Kate were plastered all over afraid to use it. I’m not saying I’m unhappy that Brown has been released with storytelling of the lyrics and the refreshing acoustic tabloids in grocery stores. I for one ate it up. Not only a not-guilty plea, but after allegedly making a gay slur and not being able to guitar and folksy vocals. As I investigated more into did I count down the days to the wedding, I watched just put his pride to the side for his fans, he’s letting us all down. Sheeran I discovered more and more popular artists the live stream. I unashamedly fangirled over the It may never be the time to say goodbye, but if he keeps it up we’ll be saying who I hadn’t even realized were British. announcement of the royal baby and even took some goodbye sooner than expected. According to a source, a few hours before British artists such as Adele, Cher Lloyd, Ellie guesses at possible names (I was really rooting for Chris Brown’s alleged brawl, him and his mom had a feud on Twitter. I’m just Goulding, Jessie J and English-Irish boy-bands The Spencer). I, and several thousand other Americans, glad that some of the closet people in his life notice he’s unraveling. Brown Wanted and One Direction seem to be on the radio have fallen in love with the very family our forefathers displays himself as a very loving person, but he’s distanced himself from the every other song. Despite being based roughly 3,600 fought so hard to get away from. people that care about him the most. miles away, these artists have accumulated fan bases I don’t know whether it’s the sleek European look, But where is his off again, on again girlfriend, Karrueche Tran to instill and tear-inducing hype that rivals, if not surpasses, or the hard-to-resist accents, but the British have some less angry feelings into this handsome “sweetheart”? Tran posted a the hype of the 1960s British Invasion. One Direction’s captured the attention and hearts of the U.S. and I picture of herself and Chris onto Instagram, only a few hours after his release, debut LP, “Up All Night,” soared to No. 1 in the U.S. upon am not immune. I’ve fallen head over heels for our kissing, with the caption, “Always and Forever.” So can Tran force some sense release, shattering the record of The Beatles, whose neighbors across the ocean and I can’t seem to stop into her lover boy? debut LP, “Please Please Me,” only hit No. 4 in the U.S. (nor do I want to). Let’s all have faith, Team Breezy. when it was released in 1964. British television shows have also been creeping Lauren Hunt is a sophomore media arts and design Breanna Garrett is a senior writing, rhetoric and technical into American culture through streaming services such major. Contact her at [email protected]. communication major. Contact her at [email protected]. 10 Thursday, October 31, 2013 breezejmu.org life costume | ‘He was a mythical creature from another planet that came out of the woods. He just wanted to be something really big.’

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There are 12 students in Barnes’ class, all of whom worked together to develop concepts for their elaborate costumes. Rather than just choosing a scary-looking cliché, many of the students used the opportunity to create something new and express themselves. “I came up with the concept of a parasite because of my perception and feelings at the moment: I’m really stressed out, registering for classes, I’m trying to study abroad next semester,” Vo, who wore a bundle of 196 white balloons, said. “It’s this organism slowly growing on me. I can eventually get it off me but for now I don’t have any power over it, I just have to just let it grow and feed off me.” Other costumes included Iron Man, a witch, a Cheshire Cat and some less obvious, more conceptual costumes. One crowd favorite was junior industrial design major Jeffrey Thelin’s seven-feet-tall cardboard monster costume. Thelin grunted and growled at passers-by to attract voters. “He was a mythical creature from another planet that came out of the woods. He just wanted to be something really big,” junior industrial design major Brittany Moyer, who dressed as an evil witch, said. The winner of the competition was senior industrial design major Ashlynn Buttram’s giraffe costume. Buttram made a giraffe head that extended a foot past her own head, a giraffe- print dress and two legs which she carried around like ski poles. She beat Thelin by just four votes. Buttram and Thelin will both receive JMU industrial design T-shirts for their exceptional work in the contest. Buttram will also receive coffee and a snack from Greenberry’s Coffee Co., courtesy of Barnes, and will be allowed to decide when she will give her final presentation at the end of the semester. James Chung / The Breeze Contact Mary Kate White at [email protected]. Jeffrey Thelin’s costume was made out of cardboard. His costume came in second place by just four votes behind Ashlynn Buttram’s giraffe costume. ghost | ‘... the housekeepers have said that you can smell cigar smoke.’

photo illustration by mark owen Some staff have said they’ve heard footsteps, voices and smell cigar smoke in buldings on campus late at night.

from front cleaner,” Shifflett said. “I was waxing and cleaning the stairwells one time — it was me and my super- “You hear people walking up here sometimes, visor. I hollered downstairs, and this voice said ‘No, up and down the steps, you hear footsteps going it’s still wet.’ When I went downstairs, there was no down the hall, you hear a door open and some- one there. I asked if my supervisor had answered body going through when that window’s down,” me, and she said no.” Janet Earman, the campus police dispatcher in Shifflett believes Duke is a friendly ghost that 1994, said in Youngblood’s paper. “You’ll see this has recently “moved on.” A light technician for smoke and smell the cigar smoke. You’ll see the Grafton-Stovall Theatre once discussed the white, and they say it’s Mr. Duke because he died bizarre occurances with Duke’s great-grandson next door [in Zirkle House].” in New York. Shifflett has since not had any more Youngblood mentioned that Earman was very experiences with what she believes is the ghost of open about her experiences with the ghost, and Duke. even took a liking to him. Today, Duke is thought The true haunting place of Duke may be to haunt Grafton-Stovall Theatre. unknown, although similarities in spectator “Some of the housekeepers have said that you observations may prove that Duke has altered his can smell Duke’s cigar smoke,” Lisa Ha, the direc- haunting spot. tor of Harrisonburg’s walking Haunted Ghost Whether or not it is Duke really haunt- Tours and a 2004 JMU alumna, said. “Betty has ing various campus buildings and whether seen the full ghost that looks like him.” Duke has truly disappeared from campus is Although his ghost has apparently been seen by a mystery; but, don’t be too shocked if you other workers in the hall, Duke appears to migrate come face to face with one of JMU’s past presi- mainly toward Shifflett, who is the JMU house- dents while making your way around campus. keeping team leader. courtesy of the bluestone “He would move my cart, he would follow Contact Joanna Morelli at Samuel Page Duke served as the university’s president from 1919 until 1949. He passed away in 1955. me down the hall, he would unplug my vacuum [email protected].

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STEPHEN PROFFITT FOOTBALL (5-3) estimated proffitt Where’s Welcome Homecoming the love? Team tries to stay undefeated at home, alive in playoff hunt Saturday NBA underrated, misrepresented by some On Jan. 9, 2012 Alabama faced Louisiana State University in the Bowl Championship Series National Title football game. The Crimson Tide led 9-0 at the half. Social media exploded with how boring the game was and how there needed to be more offense. We’re at a hypocritical standstill in sports culture. What do we as fans want out of sports these days? Chances are, you can’t decide. This hypocrisy spans all four major sports. Offense vs. defense. Boring vs. entertaining. Tuesday, the NBA began its 2013- 2014 campaign. It also marked the annual time for the majority of you to complain about how there’s no defense and too much offense. Burger King lied. You can’t have it your way. In this election season, I’m going to cast my ballot, voting for you to invest in the “Association” this season. I’ll surrender to two factors. Yes, the NBA playoffs don’t bring the same level of excitement as March Madness, but that’s nothing to frown upon. Time-wise, the NBA playoffs actually HOLLY WARFIELD / THE BREEZE serve as a great supplement to March Sophomore quarterback Michael Birdsong (17) and redshirt senior running back Dae’Quan Scott (11) will try to help the offense rebound Saturday. Madness. I also like that you can invest in an NBA playoff series. Sports By CONNOR DREW remaining four games, their conference to play much better on offense this week.” shouldn’t be one and done — life isn’t. The Breeze record would end up at 5-3. Only once in The next test for JMU comes at home on I know that living in this area it JMU history have the Dukes made it into the Saturday afternoon against Villanova Univer- may be hard to root for the Bobcats Not unlike children being disciplined by playoffs with that record (2011). They have, sity. The Wildcats (4-4, 3-2 CAA) are ranked or Wizards, who usually combine their parents after making a mistake, the JMU however, always made it in with a 6-2 record one spot ahead of JMU in the FCS Coaches for fewer wins than my University coaching staff has just one question for their (1994, 1995, 2007). But JMU didn’t win the Poll at 22, but are also coming off a confer- Recreation Center intramural team. players: Did you learn your lesson? CAA in any of those seasons. ence loss to the University of Maine. Despite But let me guess: the NBA is boring, Coming off of an underwhelming perfor- Last Saturday JMU had a season-low 298 the 37-35 loss, Wildcat sophomore quarter- the players don’t care, or here’s the mance last Saturday against the College of yards of offense. A large factor in the offense’s back John Robertson had another big game, best one: It isn’t like it used to be. William & Mary, the Dukes (5-3, 2-2 Colonial struggles was the opposing defenses stack- scoring five total touchdowns (four rushing) For those of you who claim the latter, Athletic Association) are attempting to take ing the line of scrimmage to shut down the while rushing for 226 yards. please tell me who Allan Houston is. some positives from last week and move on. running attack of redshirt senior running Robertson, whom Matthews calls, “the None of this, however, means you “We had a great week of practice last back Dae’Quan Scott and freshman running best quarterback to enter Bridgeforth Stadi- cannot be a fan of the game. That week,” offensive coordinator Mike O’Cain back Khalid Abdullah. Scott hasn’t rushed for um” in his tenure at JMU, will present a new is what’s important. The NBA is the said. “It just didn’t transfer to the game for over 100 yards since conference play began kind of challenge for the Dukes defense as best basketball in the world. Enjoy it. whatever reason. Sometimes in life and in on Sept. 28 after starting off the season with they have yet to face a dual-threat quarter- Nowhere else will you ever find this football, you maybe start to think that you’re four straight 100-yard rushing games. Scott back with his kind of speed. much hardwood talent in one arena. a little better than you are. Maybe [the game] and Abdullah have combined for less than “We’re a physical defense. Our main thing I fully believe the game is in its wasn’t good, but it can be good if we learn our 100 yards in their last two contests. is we have to remain as physical as we’ve prime. lesson from it.” The lack of a rushing attack added pressure been,” said redshirt senior linebacker Ste- You say the offense is exaggeratory? The loss last week caused JMU to fall seven on sophomore quarterback Michael Bird- phon Robertson. “We have to come out being Between 1957 to 1995, the NBA spots in the Football Championship Subdivi- song. Last week he completed only 52 percent physical and playing smash-mouth football average for points per game, per team sion Coaches Poll and puts an even bigger of his passes and threw for 208 yards, his because that’s what they’re going to try to do. was never under 100. Since then, it’s emphasis on the remaining four conference lowest against a conference opponent since We have to put our foot down and say ‘We’re happened 16 out of the 18 seasons. games on JMU’s schedule. getting injured against University of Maine not going to allow that’.” Defense is on the rise; field goal “I wouldn’t say it’s a ‘do or die’ situation, last season — in his sixth conference game. The Dukes are 11-10 all time against Vil- percentage is down. Don’t even try to but we certainly are aware that we have two “There’s nobody who wanted to do bad lanova, with last year’s game resulting in a say the ‘90s had more defense. conference losses and we’re aware we need against William & Mary offensively, but we 20-35 loss last season in Philadelphia. I’ll bet you are the same person who to win a lot of these games,” head coach Mick- just didn’t execute as well as we wanted to,” Saturday will be homecoming at Bridgeforth complained about that BCS game, ey Matthews said. “But I don’t know if [the Matthews said. “But we have a good bunch Stadium where the Dukes are 5-0 this season. huh? Maybe you’re the same student record] enters into how hard you’re going to of kids and they were embarrassed. We were who doesn’t go to JMU basketball play because we’ve been playing hard.” embarrassed by what happened over in Wil- CONTACT Connor Drew at games because they don’t score If the Dukes were to lose one of the liamsburg, offensively, so I think we’re going [email protected]. enough points for you to get your free chicken nuggets. Out of the core four of leagues the NBA has the most casual fandom. Yes you have your occasional Spike Lee, but that’s rare. You don’t meet too many diehards who bleed their team WOMEN’S SOCCER (14-4-1) colors. Besides, NBA jerseys on men above the age of 22 are completely unacceptable. Folks, they make T-shirt jerseys for a reason. If you’re new to the NBA, now is a great time to jump aboard. This season Distributing the wealth is like the beginning of a new season of your favorite TV series. There’s Team takes advantage of multiple scoring threats en route to championship so many storylines: Can the Heat “three-peat?” Will Derrick Rose be an By WAYNE EPPS JR. Part of the reason for the turn- elite player again? When’s the Black The Breeze around and heightened distribution Mamba coming back and how about is team chemistry off the field. That those new-look-Nets? Not to mention, Look up “team” in the dictionary chemistry is something the team there are 13 new head coaches, nine and you might just find the women’s has always worked on building of whom have never coached in the soccer squad. The team’s roster is prior to the season and it continues NBA — ever. riddled with players who are threats throughout season. But this year’s You don’t have to have a lifetime to score, but just as soon would pass team has a new level of trust with connection to a team, just sit down it off to a teammate. one another. and enjoy the horrifically funny Junior forward Katie Hyland leads “We have a really good chemistry, commentary from Shaq and Barkley the team right now with seven goals. like [the] 28 of us are best friends. before a game. Listen to Marv Albert Freshman Ashley Herndon and And I kind of think it translates to and Reggie Miller go at it from press senior Lauren Wilson both have six, the field, because we know that any row. Watch LeBron drop 55 on the freshman Sydney Brown-McLeod one of us can get it done,” redshirt Knicks. After all, “It’s where amazing player has four, two players have junior defender and co-captain happens.” three, two players have two and four Sam Lofton said. “And then we My Celtics are picked to finish players have one. trust everyone to do it. And if we’re second to last in the Eastern That goal distribution helped in a bad situation, we’re not just like, Conference. They might win 30 games. JMU lock up the school’s first out- ‘Oh, I hope Lauren Wilson can get us They’re not on national TV until Dec. right Colonial Athletic Association out of this,’ like it was the past two 6, but I’m not even upset. Rather, I’m regular season championship years. Now it’s like we have 10 other actually excited to see who can step Sunday. people who we count on. And it’s up and fill these empty shoes in the “I think there was that kind of really great that you can look to your East. It’s going to be a wild ride from share-the-ball mentality,” head left and your right and know that now until June when we crown a new coach David Lombardo said. “So it that girl is doing her best for you.” champion, or maybe just the “King” wasn’t just one person trying to put One of the things the team does ... again. the team on their shoulders, and to build chemistry is split into four So you’re standing in line. People then if she didn’t have a good game different “families.” Each family is behind you are beginning to get restless. you weren’t going to win.” divided evenly with seven players It’s time to order. You can always settle Last season, the Dukes went 7-11, per group. During the preseason, for value menu television, but why don’t 5-5 CAA and just missed making the the team had a field day, where the you upgrade to the deluxe, the NBA, this CAA championships with a seventh- families competed to win points for time; chances are you’ll be “Satisfried.” place finish in the regular season. their groups. The families also had That team relied largely on Wilson, dinners together to get the freshmen Stephen Proffitt is a junior media arts who finished with eight goals. The more comfortable and acclimated and design major. Contact Stephen at HOLLY WARFIELD / THE BREEZE second-leading goal scorer, Hyland, [email protected]. Freshman forward Sydney Braun-McLoed is third in scoring this season with four goals. had just half that total. see SOCCER, page 12 12 Thursday, October 31, 2013 breezejmu.org sports soccer | Team hopes to play rematch against William & Mary Nov. 10 from page 11 scored in the team’s 2-2 draw at The Dukes host the semifinals Hofstra University Sunday. (Nov. 8) and finals (Nov. 10) as to the team, while also allowing “I’m just glad I can help and the No. 1 seed. When William & returning players to interact I’m happy we’re regular season Mary comes back to University with each other in new ways. champs,” Herndon said. Park, JMU wants another shot at The eight true freshmen on To start off the season, JMU it in the finals. the team may be the biggest fac- had three of its four losses in “I want William & Mary in tors in the team’s improvement. its first six games of the season the final,” Lofton said. “Just Three of the team’s top goal during non-conference play. because we lost to them and scorers are freshmen: forwards The team’s last non-conference we’re the better team so I want Herndon and Braun-McLeod loss was 3-1 at home against Vir- that redemption in the final.” and midfielder Meghan Cox. ginia Tech on Sept. 8. The Dukes JMU plays either No. 5 seed To Lombardo, this year’s crop kept the Hokies scoreless in the the University of North Caro- of freshmen draws comparisons first half though and that game lina Wilmington or No. 4 seed to the 2010 freshman group, who proved to be a turning point Hofstra University on Nov. 8. are now seniors. The group that for the team, which had a 3-3 Those two teams play at Hofs- season helped JMU win the CAA record at the time. tra Saturday to determine which championships for the first time “We walked away from that advances. since 1995 and then beat the going, ‘If that’s one of the best In the meantime, JMU will University of Texas in the first teams in the ACC, we competed take advantage of its bye week, round of the NCAA tournament. very strongly with that,’” Lom- getting some rest, working on “They’re a lot like what our bardo said. “So I think that really basics this week and then get- seniors were like when they was the launching pad and that ting into game planning next were freshman,” Lombardo galvanizing moment that we week when it will know which said. “They don’t act like fresh- looked around and said, ‘We’re team it’ll face. men. They’re confident, they’re better than we think we are, now “We had a tough weekend good soccer players. They came let’s start stepping it up.’” and everybody’s hurting,” senior to JMU with a purpose, and that JMU’s only loss after that defender and co-captain Becky was to factor in very quickly in game was 2-1 at home against Sparks said. “So me personal- their career.” conference rival the College of ly, it’s just kind of getting back, Herndon alone won CAA William & Mary (8-2-6, 5-1-2 getting healthy and making Rookie of the Week three times CAA) on Sept. 28. The Tribe everything sharper that we can this season, most recently on are the No. 2 seed in the CAA and playing better as a team.” Monday. She tallied an assist in championships and, like JMU, HOLLY WARFIELD / THE BREEZE the Dukes’ 2-0 win at Northeast- have a bye in the quarterfinals Contact Wayne Epps Jr. Team chemistry was an important factor in women’s soccer capturing the CAA regular season title. ern University Friday, and then this weekend. at [email protected]. Fsollow u on twitter @thebreezesports.

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