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INSIDE TODAY SAVE THE FROGS JMU professor and students team up to fight deadly disease THE NEWS | 3 MAC IS ART MATTERS Björk exhibit sparks controversy BACK OPINION | 6 MACROCK returns to SOUL FROM Harrisonburg this weekend THE SOLES

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Renowned dance company visits JMU LIFE | 10 Goodlatte visits SGA Facing Congressman discusses fiscal policy proposal B.A.L.L. IS LIFE sensitivity Satirical film focuses on realities regarding race and sexuality

By EVAN McALLISTER The Breeze

JMU student-athletes JMU’s Center for Multicultural Student DANIEL STEIN / THE BREEZE Services aired the award-winning indie complete leadership Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.), who represents the 6th district, made an appearance at SGA’s meeting Tuesday evening. film “Dear White People” at the Grafton- program Stovall Theatre on Tuesday, as part of its By SAMANTHA ELLIS of mandatory spending. This means that Congress ongoing Diversity Excellence Education SPORTS | 11 The Breeze is required by law to fund these certain programs. Program (D.E.E.P. Impact). “Fifty years ago, only about a quarter of the feder- The film, originally aired during last With Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) in town Tuesday, al budget went towards these mandatory programs,” year’s Sundance Film Festival, quickly it was time to talk money. Goodlatte said. “Now this year, it is [about] 70 received critical acclaim and enjoyed a INSTAGRAM OF THE DAY Goodlatte took a break from D.C. to speak to some percent.” brief theatrical run during the fall and of his constituents in a meeting with the SGA’s stu- While tremendous steps, including ratification, winter of 2014. At Sundance, the film won dent senate. Goodlatte represents the 6th District of would have to be taken to reform or reduce the the U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Virginia, which includes Harrisonburg. spending for these programs, Goodlatte believes Breakthrough Talent. Fiscal policy, an issue that Goodlatte is particular- the money would go to better use elsewhere. “Dear White People” chronicles the ly invested in, was a focal point of his presentation. “When we think about our national defense, we lives of four African-American stu- As the national debt soars past $18 trillion, there has think about our environment, the dollars available for dents attending school at the fictitious been discussion regarding how to manage its growth. transportation, education, our national parks, those Winchester University, an Ivy-League, “Twenty-seven states have been calling for some- are all in the 30 percent,” Goodlatte said. “That num- “predominantly white” university with thing that hasn’t happened since our founding,” ber continues to shrink.” a large population of wealthy students Goodlatte said. “They’ve called for a constitutional The Balanced Budget Amendment, a proposal that and an often-alluded-to financial deficit. convention to write a new amendment requiring that would prohibit the federal government from spend- These characters include Samantha the federal government balance the budget.” ing more than it takes in through taxes, aims to switch White, a film production major of mixed- He believes the first step is to evaluate what’s cost- these numbers. While the bill has only recently come race parents and the hostess of “Dear ing the most money, and determine what steps can to the forefront of political discussion, Goodlatte con- White People,” a divisive campus radio PHOTO BY PAT NOLAN | @PATNOLANSURFS be taken. siders himself a longtime advocate for the idea. show; Troy Fairbanks, a pre-law politi- “Any plan has got to include entitlement reform,” According to Goodlatte, he previously introduced cal science student reluctantly pushed Send us your photos Goodlatte said. “We’ve got to find more ways to be two of the bills , where they came one vote short of the by his demanding father into many high- fiscally responsible, and it starts there.” Senate in the 1990s. If they had passed, then they would profile campus activities; Lionel Higgins, Tag us @breezejmu Entitlement programs, which include Social gone to the states, where 49 of the states have to live with an openly gay freshman struggling to find Security, Medicare and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), fall under the category see GOODLATTE, page 4 see FILM, page 4

DART OF THE DAY

A “your-rocks-kill-my- roll” dart to JMU for laying a fresh layer of chunky gravel on the arboretum path. From a biker who’d rather Dukes prepare for Hofstra not be forced to dismount her road bike. Both undefeated in conference play, the teams begin a three-game series Friday

By BENNETT CONLIN Coaches Association poll (No. 24) and the QUOTE OF THE DAY The Breeze ESPN.com/USA Softball poll (No. 25) for the first time in school history. While “losing” and “JMU softball” haven’t While the Dukes are certainly proud of their been used in the same sentence recently, the accomplishments, they don’t get caught up in JMU dining Dukes will certainly be tested as they enter the the numbers. “isn’t ranked No. heart of conference play. “You can make the numbers say whatever 6 in the country JMU (27-6, 6-0 Colonial Athletic Association) you want them to say,” head coach Mickey Dean for nothing. will look to extend its school record 18-game said about the national rankings. “We welcome win streak this weekend when it bands to New the recognition. The thing, is the only number York to battle Hofstra University. Hofstra (17-7- that matters to us is one … and that’s one pitch LIFE | 10” 1 overall, 6-0 CAA) comes in playing well in its at a time because that’s all we have control over.” own right, with a ten game win streak. The Dukes were also picked as the favorites The Dukes haven’t lost since they gave up a to win the CAA before the season started. With late lead at home to Stony Brook University on all the hype surrounding JMU, other teams like, March 8. JMU doesn’t just win games either, Hofstra, always want to bring their best and TODAY WILL BE it dominates. The Dukes have outscored their upset a top team. opposition by a mark of 171-70 this season. “Everyone’s kinda gunning for us this SAM TAYLOR / THE BREEZE Partly cloudy As the wins pile up for JMU, so does the year,” junior catcher Erica Field said. The Dukes are ranked in both the USA Today/National FastPitch 69° / 55° national recognition. The Dukes are now ranked Coaches Association poll (No. 24) and the ESPN.com/USA Chance of rain: 0% in both the USA Today/National FastPitch see SOFTBALL, page 12 Softball poll (No. 25) for the first time in school history. Today Friday Saturday Sunday mostly sunny thunderstorms sunny/windy sunny 70°/56° 74°/47° 52°/36° 65°/43°

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Marketing & Circulation ISLAMABAD — Militant Pakistani IRBIL, Iraq — Iraqi security forces LAUSANNE, Switzerland — After a MEXICO CITY — A controversy over Coordinator Sunni groups that trained alongside backed by Sunni and Shiite Muslim mili- decade of on-again, off-again debate the use of torture in Mexico and whether Csharlee Va iliadis al-Qaida, fought with the Taliban in tias pushed Tuesday into the center of about Iran’s nuclear future and six the government has retreated on human Afghanistan and launched terrorist the besieged city of Tikrit, taking con- intense days of negotiations in this tiny rights and rule of law issues intensified ad Designers attacks in India have pledged their sup- trol of key government buildings on the lakeside resort, officials from the world’s Tuesday, with human rights groups Caroline Davis port to Saudi Arabia, a key source of their southeastern edge of the town from ISIL most powerful nations on Tuesday set denouncing the government of President Adrienne Elias funding, amid growing pressure on Paki- militants who have controlled the city for aside a self-imposed midnight deadline Enrique Pena Nieto for his administra- Kaitlyn Rocchiccioli stan to join the military coalition against nearly a year. and agreed to talk some more. tion’s criticism of a United Nations official. Houthi rebels in Yemen. Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi State Department spokeswoman In a letter distributed Tuesday, more Download our In the last seven days, Pakistani Prime announced that the city’s western and Marie Harf made the announcement than two dozen human rights groups mobile app at Minister Nawaz Sharif has received calls southern portions had been liberated, eight hours before the deadline would voiced “profound disgust” over his gov- breezejmu.org. from Saudi Arabia’s king, its crown prince, but military commanders involved in have passed, noting in an email to ernment’s pledge to stop working with its foreign minister and its intelligence the operation warned that at least three reporters, “We’ve made enough prog- the U.N. envoy for torture, who earlier this chief, each seeking unspecified support neighborhoods and a palace complex ress in the last days to merit staying month declared that the use of torture from Pakistan’s 550,000-strong military, defended by hundreds of ISIL fighters until Wednesday. There are several dif- had become “generalized” in Mexico. /TheBreezeJMU one of the largest in the Muslim world. remained out of government hands. ficult issues still remaining.” The groups cited what they called The calls have, since Friday, prompted In Washington, the Pentagon took But the extension had been rumored an “alarming increase in the number of four meetings between Sharif and Paki- a cautious view of developments. “We throughout the day, with German news registered complaints over torture and stan’s powerful military chiefs, who’ve welcome the progress by Iraqi forces in media saying diplomats had discussed mistreatment.” been working to craft a response to the Tikrit today and are consulting with our stopping the clock, while White House Those signing the letter include groups @TheBreezeJMU Saudi requests that would keep Pakistan Iraqi partners to continue efforts toward press secretary Josh Earnest called the such as the Institute for Security and from becoming a combatant in Yemen the full liberation of the city,” an official talks “constructive” and “productive.” “If Democracy, Freedom House Mexico and but provide some Pakistani bolstering of statement said. we are making progress toward the fin- Citizens in Support of Human Rights, all Saudi defenses. “Our security forces have reached the ish line, then we should keep going,” he of which receive international funding or Further pressure has been applied center of Tikrit and they have liberated said. have strong connections abroad. on the government since Friday by the the southern and western sides and they The Tuesday deadline never was an The U.N. special envoy on torture, @breezejmu Pakistani militant groups, which share are moving towards the control of the actual deadline. It was the day picked Juan Mendez, issued a scathing report Saudi Arabia’s puritanical interpretation whole city,” al-Abadi said in a statement. for reaching what was called a frame- in Geneva March 9 that said all levels of of Islam and have benefited since the late Among the locations that Iraqi troops work agreement, so that details could be the Mexican security apparatus routinely 1980s from huge inflows of donations captured was the provincial government worked out before the official deadline, use torture during interrogation. from the kingdom and other Persian compound and an adjacent palace com- June 30, when a previous agreement that youtube.com/breezevideo Gulf monarchies involved in the Yemen plex that had once been a residence for limited Iran’s nuclear program and eased Compiled from Tribune News campaign. late Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein. international sanctions is to expire. Service. National news Religious freedom law is Apple CEO forges path Congress primed to act US executions and trouble for Republicans as a social activist on Iranian nuclear deal death sentences decline

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WASHINGTON — The furor this week over LOS ANGELES — Tim Cook runs the world’s WASHINGTON — Whenever a deal is GENEVA — Executions and death sentences Indiana’s religious freedom law means new most valuable company. Now he’s making his announced on Iran’s nuclear program, President dropped in the United States last year in a sign trouble nationally for a Republican Party mark as an outspoken social activist. Barack Obama faces a tough slog in Congress, that support for the punishment may be declining, that’s been fighting an image of intolerance The Apple chief executive penned a sharply where skepticism abounds about the ability of a report from Amnesty International says. for years. worded opinion piece in which he condemned the administration and five world powers to curb The United States remained the only country in Politically, this is the first big, bruising social a slew of “pro-discrimination” legislation pending Tehran’s nuclear program. the Western Hemisphere to carry out executions issue skirmish of the 2016 campaign. Most in several states. The so-called religious objection With Congress out of town on vacation Tues- during 2014, the international human rights group potential Republican presidential candidates bills would allow people to legally discriminate day, there was little commentary about the says in a report to be released Wednesday. But the have lined up in support of the law, which in against others, such as by citing their personal administration’s decision to extend talks past a number of executions fell to 35 from 39 the previ- its current form is seen by many as allowing religious beliefs to refuse service to a customer. midnight deadline that had been set for finding ous year. The number of death sentences handed discrimination against gays. The nearly 100 bills, he concluded, were bad a framework agreement. out also declined, to 77 from 95 in 2013, the group Such full-throated support for the law may for business and bad for human rights in general. If no deal is struck, the House of Representa- reported. Only seven states conducted executions, appeal to the evangelicals and born-again “These bills rationalize injustice,” Cook said in tives and the Senate may move quickly to impose down from nine a year earlier. Christians whom hopefuls would need to win the 550-word piece in the Washington Post. “They new sanctions on Iran. If a deal is struck, both Four states — Texas, Missouri, Florida and the Iowa Republican caucus and some key go against the very principles our nation was chambers, Republican controlled, are expected Oklahoma — accounted for 89 percent of U.S. exe- Southern states, but it’s also likely to alienate a founded on, and they have the potential to undo to move quickly to pass legislation requiring Con- cutions last year. Texas and Missouri each executed lot of people needed to win a general election. decades of progress toward greater equality.” gress to pass judgment on the agreement. 10 people. Florida carried out eight executions and Republican leaders are well-aware of the In a big departure from predecessor Steve Jobs “Congress will make its skepticism clear, its Oklahoma had three executions. Georgia had two, problem — and of the powerful ammunition and other Silicon Valley CEOs, Cook has increas- disapproval clear,” said Jon Alterman, director of and Arizona and Ohio each carried out one. the Indiana law hands Democrats — and have ingly been using his prominent position to shed the Center for Strategic and International Studies’ worked feverishly to soften their party’s image. light on social issues close to his heart. Middle East Program. Compiled from Tribune News Service. Write for the breeze Email [email protected].

NewsEditors Alyssa Miller & Erin Flynn Email [email protected] Thursday, April 2, 2015 3 Deadly fungus impacts amphibian species Harmful skin disease continues to spread, but JMU professor may have the cure

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Junior biology major Heather Gagne (left), senior biology majors Tiffany Bridges and Kelsey Savage are working in the lab with Reid Harris, a JMU biology professor, to try to discover the correct probiotic formula that could be applied to an amphibian’s skin to protect them from Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, a potentially deadly skin fungus that disrupts their breathing functions.

By William Mason that had been heavily affected by Bd, when he put two and world’s seven continents, the exception being Antarctica, The Breeze two together. where no amphibians live. While the origin of Bd hasn’t “At some point it clicked that antifungal bacteria can pro- been proven, the effects are indisputable as it has destroyed Skin fungus isn’t life-threatening, unless you’re an tect against fungus, we have a fungus that attacks the adults, scores of amphibians across the world. amphibian. it just all clicked,” Harris said. Although the fungus didn’t reach North America until Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) is a harmful skin Now Harris and his team of biologists are trying to find the mid-2000s, it hasn’t taken long to make its mark, and it’s fungus that affects a host of amphibious species, such as the correct formula for a probiotic that could be applied to already responsible for a 40 percent decline in the amphib- frogs and salamanders. In many cases Bd is life-threatening, an amphibian’s skin to protect them from the harmful fun- ian population in the Panamanian mountains. or even deadly, because it disrupts the breathing functions gus that has decimated amphibious populations. There are two main reasons for the quick spread of Bd: a that take place on the skin of an amphibian. “If we can get a working probiotic, we can potentially save lack of immunity in native amphibians and the pathogen There is no known cure for Bd, but JMU biology professor entire populations,” Emma Bales, a senior biology major and being airborne. This mean that when a non-native amphib- Reid Harris is working to try and change that through the member of Harris’ team, said. ian carrying both Bd and an immunity comes into contact use of protective bacteria. According to Bales, saving these populations are mutu- or even gets near a native amphibian, the disease will be It was during the late 1990s when Harris went to listen to ally beneficial to humans as many amphibian populations passed on since no resistance exists. a speaker talk about how mother salamanders could pass help control insects, like mosquitoes, which can carry dis- So far there have been two major successes of the probiotics — or protective bacteria — to their eggs. At the eases like malaria.. time, Harris was also working with salamanders, a species According to Harris, Bd has been found on six of the see Frogs, page 5

In brief Harrisonburg CISR brings global issues to JMU Police investigate Program to host annual Post-Conflict Recovery Week and raise awareness about impact of war fired shots

The Harrisonburg Police Depart- ment responded to a report of shots fired at the 500 and 600 blocks of Hawkins Street at 3 p.m. on Tuesday. When officers arrived at the loca- tion, they discovered evidence related to a shooting and found that a resi- dence had been struck by bullets from a possible handgun. Even though the residence was occupied during the shooting, no one was injured. Several resources were used during the investigation including Criminal Investigations, the K9 Unit and the Gang Unit and Patrol. “Random acts of violence like this are unacceptable for our community and our department is working dili- gently on investigating this crime,” Lt. Rod Pollard, Division Commander of the Patrol Division, said. The HPD is asking anyone in the community who may know additional information to contact their Criminal Investigations Division, at 540-437- 2640, or send in tips to the text line by texting “HPD” and the tip to CRIMES (274637). Callers can also contact Crime Solvers at 540-574-5050 and remain anonymous.

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West Rock Street Bridge Kelsey Harding / The Breeze replacement project By kayla rini attending the events to walk away more knowl- “We decided that holding an annual event West Rock Street will be closed The Breeze edgeable about the devastating impact war has focused on the expanded scope of the new between North Liberty Street and the on individuals and communities. center was a great way to connect CISR to the 28 West Rock Street apartment complex The repercussions of war often seem dis- “We want to increase awareness among broader JMU and local Harrisonburg commu- parking lot from April 6 until early Sep- tant, but from April 6 through April 9, JMU’s members of the JMU community of the work of nity,” Risser said. tember, according to Harrisonburg’s Post-Conflict Recovery Week (PCRW) is bring- CISR and local organizations and departments There are currently 38 conflicts going on Public Information Officer Mary-Hope ing individuals with various backgrounds and involved in peacebuilding and post-conflict around the world today, most notably the war Vass. experiences with trauma to campus. related research and activities,” Risser said. in Afghanistan in which many United States Despite its location, the street clo- Among these visitors includes CNN’s 2010 According to Risser, in recent years, CISR soldiers are stationed. sure won’t affect accessibility into the Hero Award recipient and Cambodian land- staff members have provided peer support According to Risser, post-conflict recon- apartment complex’s parking lot. mine activist Aki Ra. Ra was a former child training to war survivors in Burundi, Colom- struction is a growing challenge and crucial The construction is coordinated by soldier for the Khmer Rouge, the Communist bia, Rwanda and Uganda and disability rights field in the international community. the city’s Public Works Department, Party of Kampuchea, and has dedicated his training in Vietnam. They have also worked PCRW is sponsored by CISR in conjunc- and will involve replacing the West life to disarming landmines in Cambodia and with JMU College of Business faculty and tion with the JMU Departments of Political Rock Street Bridge’s 40-foot-long steel making his country safe. partners in Tajikistan to provide management Science, Justice Studies, Graduate Psychol- beam and concrete deck, including the Post-Conflict Recovery Week (PCRW) dates training for senior managers of national mine ogy, JMU Institute for Visual Studies and the handrails, gutter, curb and sidewalks. back to 2009, a year after the Center for Inter- action programs in Central Asia, among many Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation. The project is expected to cost national Stabilization and Recovery (CISR) other accomplishments. The week’s activities, which offer a diverse approximately $495,000. was established. The center has worked around the world to array of speakers, discussions and films, allows According to Jennifer Risser, managing help communities build a peaceful and pros- CISR to share their international work with JMU editor for CISR’s Journal of ERW and Mine perous future liberated from the ramifications Action, the main goal of the week is for those of war and disaster. see CISR, page 5 4 Thursday, April 2, 2015 breezejmu.org NEWS GOODLATTE | Experts weigh in on fiscal policies and tax reforms from front taxes of any kind, which means, in order to balance the budget, asserted there were pros and cons to the different ideas. all of the reductions would have to come on the spending side.” “I think any of those would be better than what we have now,” a balanced budget. In Virginia, where almost 300,000 people work for the federal Goodlatte said. “The problem today is that everybody agrees that “I think it would have been ratified, and we wouldn’t have an government, this could have devastating repercussions. the tax code needs to be changed, but everybody has a different $18 trillion debt,” Goodlatte said. “It’s a window dressing approach that has potentially dan- idea, so there aren’t 218 votes for any of them.” “I’m not saying it would be perfect, but we would not have run gerous side effects, particularly for the state of Virginia,” Neveu Whatever the outcome of these fiscal reforms, the SGA was glad up this kind of debt.” said. “If you cut spending just to balance the budget, you’d to host Goodlatte and appreciated his willingness to speak to his While Goodlatte continues to campaign for the idea, Assistant expect to see job losses in those areas sensitive to government constituents. Professor of Economics Andre Neveu thinks it could have very hiring.” “I just really enjoy that our representative is willing to come negative consequences. He notes that currently, if America were Another matter of fiscal policy, taxation, continues to be a and speak to our student senate, especially when we have so to have another recession, revenue would fall and spending would major concern for Goodlatte. many students who register [to vote] in the community,” Tay- rise. If the amendment became law, it would enforce that spend- “I think our tax code is a monstrosity,” Goodlatte said. “It has lor Vollman, senior media arts and design major and SGA ing would be cut and taxes would increase in the years following all kinds of loopholes and deductions and credits, it should be student body president, said. “It’s just a great moment for an economic downturn. much simpler.” us to collaborate with somebody of national importance.” “I think that has potentially dangerous effects,” Neveu said. Goodlatte noted several of the popular proposals toward tax “The advocates for this type of plan are typically against raising reform, including a flat tax and a consumption-based tax, and CONTACT Samantha Ellis at [email protected]. FILM | Students participate in discussion on social issues and stereotypes from front the Q&A session held afterward, with many sharing stories from their personal life about his place at the school amid dissimilar and their own experiences with racial stereo- often abusive housemates, and Coco Conners, types, both at JMU and at other points during White’s self-styled antithesis and rival, attempt- their lives. The stories ranged from individual ing to land a role in a reality TV show about accounts of racial jokes or veiled slurs, to opin- African-American life in a “white” world. ions on racial tension as a whole, both in the The film offers a self-professed satire of the U.S. and worldwide. struggles and day-to-day events facing each of “I’m pretty sure we’ll all die here, on this the African-American students, often touch- Earth, with this still being a problem,” Azzie ing on sensitive topics such as race relations, Greene, a senior media arts and design major, interracial romance, sexuality and sexual ori- said. “Racial tensions, not just at JMU, not just entation. Despite the delicate nature of the between blacks and whites but between differ- topics, the film seemed to resonate well with ent races in general [around the world],” the audience. However, Greene is thankful that race hasn’t “I think satires give us a way to talk about separated him from his friends. sensitive subjects a little more easily, because “I do thank God that we live on a campus you can get a good laugh in, but it can also be a where I have friends that I love dearly that aren’t conversation piece, which is what I really liked just African-American — that aren’t just black,” about it,” Kia Miles, a freshman health science Greene said afterward, commenting on his own major, said after seeing the film. “I personally experience as an African-American at JMU. haven’t seen racial tensions in front of my face, Other attendees praised the portrayals of race but I’ve definitely heard about them from other and race relations in “Dear White People,” cit- people around me ... I like that [JMU] actually ing its accuracy in portraying the differences of took the chance to show this, since it’s not the opinion between African-Americans on how to easiest thing to talk about.” deal with racism and other slights. Two important events serve to unite the “I actually remember when this movie first characters’ story arcs: Winchester’s only came out, a lot of people in the press said it was African-American-specific residence hall, Arm- an attack on white people,” DeShaun Artis, a strong/Parker, is being restyled as multiracial sophomore intelligence analysis major, said. under a new housing act proposed by the uni- According to Artis, it can be viewed as an versity president. That’s much to the chagrin of attack on white people, but he believes that it’s White and like-minded African-American stu- displaying what’s going on in the United States dents, who feel the change is motivated out of a MARSHAL RIGGS / THE BREEZE and trying to show that racism is still a topic of fear of gathering similar racial groups together. JMU students gather in Grafton on Tuesday evening for a free viewing of “Dear White People,” a concern. Fairbanks and his father, the dean of students, satirical film that touches on sensitive topics such as race and sexuality, and a Q&A following the film. “It’s always going to be an issue,” Artis said. support the change, leading to friction with “The movie did a good job of displaying the con- White when she unexpectedly wins the election White’s radio show, while others are endured to a racially-charged confrontation between troversy — not just between blacks and whites, and replaces Fairbanks for head of a tradition- or ignored by Higgins, Conners and Fairbanks. Fletcher and White. As each character deals but between blacks too … if you actually under- ally black residence hall. The most egregious infraction is Kurt Fletch- with their personal struggles in their own way, a stand the meanings and the message they’re As the stories of the characters progress, they er’s Halloween party, given a “blackface” theme brawl erupts between partygoers and residents trying to portray, then you can really learn some- intertwine and shape each other, while deal- where invitees are encouraged to dress up as of Armstrong/Parker become outraged over the thing from [it].” ing with common race-related themes. Nearly African-Americans and enjoy racially-stereo- racially-insensitive party. omnipresent are minor racial insensitivities — typed food — fried chicken, watermelon and The film appeared to provoke serious thought CONTACT Evan McAllister at some unwitting, some deliberate or malicious. “purple drink,” among others — in response and open discussion among attendees during [email protected]. Many are lampooned or called to attention by NEWS breezejmu.org Thursday, April 2, 2015 5 Frogs | Probiotic that could cure disease and ci sr | Program treat athlete’s foot still needs improvement discusses land-

JMU and its collaborators are trying to establish how long the probiotic can mines in the U.S. remain on the test frogs. According to Eria Rebollar, a postdoctoral working on Harris’ from page 3 team, the next step would be trying to get the probiotic to work in amphibians’ natu- faculty and students. JMU has multiple academic ral environment. departments on campus that provide resources and “It would be really, really important if research in this field, such as the School of Business we could come up with a strategy to help and the geology and chemistry departments. amphibians to survive against this disease,” Ra will discuss his efforts on April 8 from 7 to 8:30 Rebollar said. “It’s very hard to apply pro- p.m. in Miller Hall, Room 1101. biotics in the wild, but we think it’s one of The other events of the week are focused directly the strategies that we could apply.” on the Harrisonburg community. Ken Rutherford, In addition to their success with amphib- director of CISR, a JMU political science professor ians, Harris’ team has also been able to and a double amputee landmine accident survivor, apply their probiotic research to humans will present “Landmines in Our Backyard: The U.S. by theorizing that an anti-fungal bacteri- Civil War’s Buried History” about his research in the al could control athlete’s foot. The project field. would see a type of bacterium that already “The American Civil War is the first war to use exists on humans manipulated in a way to landmines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) produce anti-fungal metabolites that would on a widespread scale,” Rutherford said. “They be preventive. are currently the No. 1 cause of American combat “We were able to show that a bacte- casualties.” ria that occurs on humans, was able to … His presentation will be a discussion on how and inhibit the athlete’s foot fungus [in a petri why these weapons were developed and utilized. photo courtesy of Vance Vredenburg dish]. So we were also able to get a pat- On April 7, there will be a panel discussion with Jim ent on that through JMU, and that’s pretty Hershberg and Rebecca Sprague of the Harrisonburg A mountain yellow-legged frog population killed by Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, a much as far as we’ve gone,” Harris said. Refugee Resettlement program, as well as with Harri- harmful skin fungus that affects amphibian species, such as frogs and salamanders. Other labs and companies have shown sonburg refugees sharing their experiences. This event interest in continuing the project, which, will be held in ISAT Room 159 from 7 to 8:30 pm. according to Harris, is part of an important To end the week, Husam Adnan Abdulazeez, an from page 3 39 percent of the treated frogs were recov- group of treatments that offer alternatives Iraqi refugee and photographer, will talk about his ered after a year in the wild while none of to antibiotics. photography exhibit titled “How I See: A Refugee’s probiotic — a lab trial in 2009 and a field the untreated frogs were recovered. “There’s always a place for antibiotics, Experience in Harrisonburg.” This event will be held study that took place between 2010-11. In There have been successful moments, but they need to be used more selective- in Room 208 in Roop Hall. both cases the team used frogs with Bd, but the probiotic is still in need of per- ly,” Harris said. “The idea is to use good “This week highlights the resilience people have in treating some with a probiotic while leav- fection and a variety of different strands bacteria to kill bad bacteria, instead of order to move forward, even under difficult circum- ing others untreated. In the lab trial, all of protective bacteria are currently being antibiotics, which just kill everything.” stances,” Risser said. that were treated survived, while those tested. This testing involves infected frogs that went untreated died. In the field test, being shipped to JMU where they are given co ntact William Mason at co ntact Kayla Rini at rinikm@ which used mountain yellow-legged frogs, a bath in the probiotic dissolved in water. [email protected]. dukes.jmu.edu.

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OpinionEDITOR Ashleigh Balsamo EMAIL [email protected] Thursday, April 2, 2015 6 Transgender actors should be cast in all roles

COREY TIERNEY | media mogul

The key to activism What children (and even adults) see and If people saw trans men and women is never being content. hear on TV, film, radio, social media, etc. be “normal” members of society by Activism is especially shapes how they view the world and what succeeding in Hollywood, they’d start to relevant right now with they deem “OK.” think of them less as zoo animals and more transgender rights When a small child who may be as people. and normalization, confused as to why she doesn’t see herself It’s about creating actors who happen to particularly in the as a “real girl” sees transgender celebrities, be transgender instead of just “transgender entertainment industry. it shows her that she’s not alone. It also actors.” So much progress educates her, potentially in a home that Until this happens, trans men and has been made over the would otherwise refuse to. women — not just celebrities — are still last few years already, such as Laverne Cox The same goes with adults, but in a going to be seen as aliens and ridiculed entering almost every Americans home on different way. for their different situation. “Orange is the New Black” and gracing the The previous example speaks to trans This isn’t as tiny of a minority as skeptics cover of TIME Magazine. men and women being in the spotlight at might think, either. Carmen Carrera is also stomping all. But with stubborn adults, it needs to go According to a 2011 University of runways all over the world in high fashion a bit further, as usual. It goes back to my California, Los Angeles study, roughly shows, and Janet Mock is on talk shows point about cisgender roles. 0.3 percent of American adults identify as galore, including a stop at the University Right now, trans actors and actresses are transgender. of Virginia this past week. in trans roles, which is great since they can That’s approximately 900 thousand But the problem is that trans actors relate. out of the over 300 million people in this and actresses are still being pigeonholed The problem is that they’re seen as country. in Hollywood. “special” roles. And that’s not counting all those who are They’re only cast in roles for characters Being trans (as a person) is highlighted unaware the idea exists, or those who are who are trans, and even then, many trans as if it’s especially weird or different. afraid to come out due to discrimination. roles are being given to actors who are It’s a plot line to be fascinated by like But since the entertainment world cisgender — or those who identify as the it’s a zoo exhibit, which, in a way, makes reaches the largest number of Americans, gender assigned to them at birth. sense because transgender is a fresh idea it’s up to the bigwigs of Hollywood to open Laverne Cox plays a The next step in making the idea of for many Americans. their doors (and minds) to this idea. transgender inmate on transgender accepted in our society is to However, if an adult were to see a Then maybe one day, people like me Netflix’s “Orange is the cast trans actors and actresses in roles that trans actress, such as Laverne Cox, play won’t have to be writing pieces like this. New Black.” aren’t just tokens in a plot. a character who isn’t trans, it creates that COURTESY OF TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE The reason I’m speaking solely of idea of normalization. Corey Tierney is a senior media arts entertainment is because, nowadays, it’s She’s just a great actress who’s in the role and design major. Contact Corey at how normalization happens. of a woman. [email protected].

Art must be appreciated, not criticized Björk’s Museum of Modern Art exhibit deserves more positive attention from critics and media

HAYLEY MOORE | historical nonfiction

This semester, been a popular exhibit, the reception Critics are focusing so much on has been able to match. I’ve been taking has been anything but positive. this debate that they aren’t even She’s not afraid of challenging herself a writing class The biggest issue that critics have with appreciating the unique work Björk has as a musician and try new things, such about art and, as a the exhibit is that they believe the art shared with the world. as creating a phone app to go along result, I’ve started museum and its curator, They’re forgetting that with one of her albums. Björk is the following the art Klaus Biesenbach, are they’re looking at art. definition of an artist and critics seem community more exploiting celebrity status Critics need to I haven’t been to Björk’s to be forgetting that. closely. In doing as a way to get more MoMA exhibit. The closest After taking my writing class this this, I’ve come money. step back and I’ve come to seeing it is on semester, I’ve learned that the definition to realize that art For someone who value what Björk Instagram. of art differs from person to person. critics are very picky people. wants to work in a Personally, I find it to Even though this may be the case, One piece of art-related news that museum after I graduate, has brought be a unique exhibit and critics shouldn’t have a closed mind recently caught my attention was the I don’t agree with this at to not only the something that I’d like to go when it comes to this exhibit. Björk exhibit at the Museum of Modern all. see, but critics are telling me I think they should be more open- Art (MoMA) in New York City. Museums are a music world, not to. minded, because art is art and there For those of you who don’t know who business, so of course but the art What’s the big deal? are obviously people who find her Björk is, she’s essentially the Lady Gaga they need money. Yes, it’s a little strange work worthy of such an exhibit at an of Iceland without the meat dress. Today, it’s hard for world as well. that she has an exhibit at esteemed institution. She’s known for an eclectic musical museums to get funding MoMA (considering she’s Regardless of the museum’s style that incorporates a number of or donations, so curators more popular in Europe), intentions with the exhibit, or how it’s different music genres, and for wearing have to come up with but critics need to step back set up, art enthusiasts should step back the infamous swan dress at the 2001 creative ways to bring in profits. and value what Björk has brought to not and appreciate Björk and her art. Oscars. If you have an exhibit by a well- only the music world, but the art world The MoMA exhibit, which opened known celebrity, it’s going to bring in as well. Hayley Moore is a junior history March 7, displays her costumes, music money when entry is included in the Björk has really changed the music and writing, rhetoric and technical videos, handwritten lyrics, album admission fee and MoMA is aware business. communication double major. artwork and music video props. of that. There’s nothing wrong with She’s created her own unique sound Contact Hayley at moorehe@dukes. While it seems as though it would’ve bringing in money. and look that I can honestly say no one jmu.edu.

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Julia nelson | contributing columnist shannon peebles | contributing columnist Closer than you think Autonomous cars aren’t just things of the future

As Google has raved about its self-driving that completely autonomous vehicles won’t car and has pumped up the marketing of the exist in the next decade, but will be imple- “Google Chauffeur,” I’ve heard many people mented into society in three stages. recommendation of the week easily dismiss this technology with a wave Phase one would be self-driving in traffic of the hand — something for future genera- jams, one of every driver’s least favorite situ- tions to use and deal with. ations, using cars that will be able to drive What these people don’t realize is themselves in stop-and-go traffic. Ghosn many car manufacturers have successful- claims that the technology for this stage is TV: “Bob’s Burgers” (2011 - present) ly researched and developed technology ready and simply waiting on the govern- that has the computing power to navigate ment to allow it. Phase two would arrive in vehicles independently and several are 2018, with cars that can navigate themselves 5 seasons (4 on Netflix) conducting test drives on the roads in five on the highway. different states. The biggest challenge would be phase Additionally, the website Scientific Amer- three, city driving, which requires cars to If you like fart noises, butt jokes and good old- fail to teach their children that they don’t need to ican published an article about autonomous be able to respond to many different objects fashioned family values, then Bob’s Burgers is the live a glamorous lifestyle to be happy. vehicles’ potential ability to cut greenhouse including pedestrians, bicyclists, stoplights, show for you. Then there’s the oldest, boy-crazy Belcher child, gas pollution through the use of adaptive animals and densely packed cars. I’ll admit that when I first started watching the Tina, who writes “erotic friend fiction” and seems cruise control, traffic light synchronization, While I believe it’ll take longer than five show, the art style made me a little uncomfortable to have become synonymous with being everyone’s vehicle-to-vehicle communication, smart years, I think the United States and other (what the heck is up with everyone’s “spirit animal” on social media sites. parking systems and eco navigation. countries will eventually adapt to self-driv- necks?), but the lovable Gene is the confident, musical I believe that with time, these vehicles ing vehicle technology (which has already characters soon made one whose sound effect could also use this exchange of information been slowly integrated into the cars we drive me find their Q-tip-like machines are responsible for between other vehicles and infrastructure today). physiques endearing. the majority of the show’s fart to eliminate congestion, improve safety and I think that while there are major hurdles Centered on the noises. coordinate movement. to surpass, the benefits of autonomous vehi- Belcher family’s And there’s no forgetting Unfortunately, there are three major cles greatly outweigh the challenges. mediocre burger joint, the youngest Belcher, roadblocks that stand in the way of driver- So what should you do next time you’re the show features what Louise, who has an less cars becoming mainstream technology: trapped in a traffic jam or faced with a long is perhaps the best voice inappropriate adult the public’s hesitation putting trust into the car trip? I suggest imagining a future where right now in animated sense of humor and a knack hands of a computer, getting lawmakers on cars are not only a mode of transportation, television, and the most for devising evil plans. board with a new wave of necessary regula- but also a place to work, watch TV or even hidden puns of any show ever. There’s no doubt that Bob’s tions and the time required for the masses nap. But the best part of the show is Kelsey Harding / The Breeze Burgers is deserving of the huge fan base to transition to new technology. the kooky characters. it’s acquired since its debut in 2011. While there are already early models of Shannon Peebles is a senior integrated Linda and Bob Belcher have a hilarious, yet You only need to Google “Bob’s Burgers tattoos” self-driving cars, the chairman and CEO of science and technology major. Contact heartwarming dynamic in their marriage, and never to prove it. Renault and Nissan, Carlos Ghosn, believes Shannon at [email protected].

L uke wachob | letter to the editor Ted Cruz article proves arrogance, not intelligence

This shouldn’t have to be said, but here we are: the intelligence,” “stupid,” “remarkably unintelligent,” “a across the political spectrum), he is clearly an incredibly intelligent people can have severe disagreements about clueless dolt,” says he possesses “an amount of ignorance accomplished man with achievements in law and politics politics. … that is both disheartening and hilarious at the same that few of us are ever likely to match. In the March 29 column ‘Ted Cruz isn’t a good time,” says “I’m unconvinced that a human being dumber Instead of mocking and dismissing views that challenge candidate for president,’ the writer concludes that the than Cruz currently exists within the Republican ranks” or annoy us, we should seek to understand them. reason he disagrees with the views of U.S. Senator Cruz and that “whatever happens to dribble out of his mouth Calling people stupid wins you nothing more than a — the former Texas Solicitor General, former clerk for reeks of simple-mindedness and absurdity.” reputation for cruelty, even if the charge is true. then-Supreme Court Justice William Rehnquist, Harvard The writer’s misplaced outrage displays the arrogance When discussing someone with Cruz’s daunting Law School and Princeton University graduate — is of someone who hasn’t yet accepted that other intelligent resume, it just makes you look short-fused and silly. dumb. Seriously. people see the world differently than he does. His insult-laden rant calls Cruz “Barry Goldwater minus Whatever one thinks of Cruz (and he has critics Luke Wachob is a 2013 JMU alumnus.

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BRIANA ELLISON | off topic HATERS GONNA HATE Internet trolls are wasting their time with negative comments on social media

We live in a world bursting with diversity I see these anti-fans a lot on the Facebook page for my favorite deal with our dislike is to distance ourselves from the subject. and polar opposites. In a literal sense, band, Paramore. The band can post anything — a new picture, a Yet anti-fans do the complete opposite. They purposefully we have the North and South Poles, but story about one of the members or even a tour announcement — impose themselves. Whenever they begin their hate tirade, metaphorically, we have opposing groups: and former fans flock to the post like sharks to a fresh kill. They you’ll always see at least one true fan respond with, “If you don’t conservatives and liberals, northerners and immediately clog the comments with statements like, “Are you like them, then why are you on their page?” It’s a question on southerners, and fans and anti-fans. going to play some of your old stuff? I don’t like the new songs,” a conundrum so mind-boggling, I’m not even sure anti-fans All have their own thoughts and opinions, or “Ugh, I wish I didn’t hate the new album so much.” themselves know the answer. but it’s the actions of the latter, the anti-fans, On the other end of the spectrum, we have the anti-fans who In all honesty though, why? Why subject yourself to the actions that have begun to grow in popularity. absolutely love what they do. These are the ones who make and behaviors of a person who you don’t even like? What can be So what is an anti-fan? comments ranging from a snippy “you’re crap,” to long, painful gained from stalking them and including your negative opinion The name is pretty self-explanatory. Whereas some people are paragraphs about how much they dislike someone’s work. These on others? fans of things (whether it be a band, a solo artist, an author or a anti-fans could also be referred to as trolls, since they love riling It’s frustrating because it doesn’t make any sense. There’s book series), meaning they thoroughly enjoy, comprehend and up the emotions of dedicated fans. It could be the most mundane no logical reason for anti-fans to stalk their subjects only to be are inspired by the content of these entities, anti-fans harbor announcement, and the hardcore anti-fans can’t wait to throw negative. If you hate them so much, why do you care? opposing sentiments. their two cents in. It’s almost hilarious the way anti-fans unknowingly make Anti-fans absolutely loathe certain bands, solo artists, What’s so disturbing about the presence of anti-fans is their their hate stronger. Part of the reason for their dislike may be celebrities and authors. dogged dedication to negativity. overexposure. The best thing we can do is redefine that line They hate anything and everything they do and can’t wait to Not only do they feed off the angry emotions they elicit in the they’ve blurred. It may be a frightening concept to consider, but tell you, the adoring fan, all about it. fans of their targets, they also survive on their expressions of hate. we do have free will. If we don’t like someone, we don’t have to Even more surprising than their actual presence is the sheer No matter what you say, they cling to their hate like leeches. interact with them. You can separate yourself from their lives. variety of anti-fans who exist (although it isn’t so much a variety It becomes apparent after you encounter a few, and watch their Of course, their presence will always pop up, but it’s a fleeting as it is two extremes). continued interactions which actual fans, that expressing their moment on an otherwise momentous scale. First, you have the mourning former fans. These anti-fans are hate is a form of release. Don’t let your dislike of someone crowd your judgment and growing in number, and can primarily be found droning on a The biggest question to ask is why anti-fans become anti-fans. further reinforce the problem. band or solo artist’s social media account. Their favorite lines Sure, we all have a group, a person, a book we don’t like — but include “I miss your old stuff,” “I don’t like how you’ve changed that’s where we draw the line. We feel no desire to insert ourselves Briana Ellison is a sophomore media arts and design your sound” and “you’re a sellout.” into their atmosphere. The simplest and most successful way to major. Contact Briana at [email protected].

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Elizabeth B. Neatrour Russian Studies Lecture Series and the JMU Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Cultures present “Transforming Lives with Russian Literature”

Dr. Andrew Kaufman

Creator of “Books Behind Bars,” a program teaching Russian literature to incarcerated youth and author of Give War and Peace a Chance: Tolstoyan Wisdom for Troubled Times

April 9, 2015 at 5:30pm

Highlands Room, Festival Center James Madison University Reception and book sale will follow the lecture. Lecture is in English and open to the public.

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event preview event column MACROCK celebrates 18 years Festival is living proof that bands don’t need of do-it-yourself indie rock a corporate label to be successful

Eryn Mann | contributing writer Stephen Proffitt | The Breeze

he Friendly City is about to get a lot louder. ome Friday evening, downtown Harrisonburg’s Court This Friday and Saturday, downtown Harrisonburg will be burst- Square, alongside the Main Street stretch, will be bus- T ing with music and fans from all over the East Coast. Ctling with energetic, independent music lovers in MACROCK is Harrisonburg’s annual music festival that features indepen- crammed, oversold venues for MACROCK XVIII. dent artists and celebrates community. Now in its 18th year, MACROCK begins The “conference,” or so it’s called on the website, began back Friday and continues into the night on Saturday. Over 50 bands will crowd in 1996. This being the 18th installment of the festival, it’s seen downtown, drawing fans from all over and hopefully leave with new ones. some alterations over the years. But the attitude of the bands and the coordinators is different from many In its original conception, it served as an annex to student-run other music festivals. radio station WXJM, directly tied and financially assisted by JMU. Landon Walker, a senior English and media arts and design double major, is Tales and folklore abound, and we can’t extend official reasons one of MACROCK’s head coordinators. He said that one of MACROCK’s most for the divorce among the three acting parties — MACROCK, important aspects is its DIY, or do-it-yourself, mentality. JMU and WXJM — but it happened in 2007. However, there’s “We don’t have any sponsorship funding,” Walker said. “We raise all the a story out there concerning some missing money, which may money ourselves, pay all the bands ourselves. It maintains a certain level of have been the cause. artistic credibility, made by people who want it to be made.” The festival now acts independently, while being all but offi- Downtown Harrisonburg is well-known locally for its thriving music culture. cially joined at the hip of WXJM. “In a lot of ways [MACROCK is] sort of an expanded version of a typical According to the website, “MACROCK has been and always weekend night in downtown Harrisonburg,” Walker said. “There might be a will be perpetuated by the belief that music can thrive without show with three bands happening in a basement, but on MACROCK weekend a corporate influence.” you can see 60 bands in that way.” Do-it-yourself, more popularly known by the acronym What’s different about this year is the variety of genres that will be rep- DIY, lives heavily in this music scene. The promoters, resented at MACROCK — folk, punk, pop garage, post-hardcore, chiptune organizers and traveling musicians yearn for success and more. Ben Schlabach has been attending MACROCK for 15 years, and is without reliance on sponsors or the powerful “Man.” guitarist and singer for the band Uncle Bengine and the Restraining Orders, Without the university, MACROCK has found performing at Little Grill Collective on Saturday night. its home in the handful of downtown venues. “I think that this year, they’ve done a good job of diversifying … It prob- Whether it’s the continuously growing appeal of ably varies in a user-friendly level for the general populous,” Schlabach said. this event, or the denial to explore alternatives, There will also be a Label Expo on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m, a “garage attendance, especially at nights during headlin- sale-style event,” according to the MACROCK website. Independent labels, ing acts, is proving to be a stressor. bands, local artists AND representatives from music and art magazines called As an attendee and volunteer for a few years now, “zines” will be hanging out and selling their wares to the sound of an acous- I’ve seen people get shut out. Clementine Cafe and tic show organized by Schlabach, featuring bands on labels represented at the Blue Nile, which will reopen this weekend as the Expo. the Golden Pony, offer capacities around 180. “It’s exciting because it can bring in some artists that don’t always come With an average of 600 paid attendees, accord- through town,” Schlabach said. “It helps put us on the map as a place that’s ing to a MACROCK committee member, there is worth a stop, and I think it’s also a testament to what goes on here the other a growing problem of people not being able to 363 days of the year.” see music on nights when the festival is the most In addition to the concerts and Label Expo, there will also be three panels populated. addressing issues that are relevant to the independent music community, as The Pony’s opening will be all but soft as it will well as to the community at large. There will be a discussion called “Girls in house the metal showcase that the Blue Nile became DIY and Punk” that will address the representation of women in the music known for in past years. community. The Laughing Dog will be hosting Spice Up Your Shirts, offer- Being a not-for-profit, it’s not about hoarding more ing two designs people can get printed on their shirts for money from attendees, but there should be a balance free. Finally, “DIY’s pastpresentfuture with comics in tickets sold. Given the venues hosting this weekend: // zines” will explore the differences between Clementine, Golden Pony, Court Square Theater, Three comic books and zines, and the history of Notch’d Brewery, The Artful Dodger and Little Grill Col- the two. lective, there’s enough variety to disperse about 600 people “The thing I always compare it to is during the day. it’s kind of like a Disneyland or a Disney But come night, all focus turns to Clementine and the World for people who are into up-and- Golden Pony, and capacities south of 200 at both of those coming music,” Jon Reed, drummer for places potentially leaves people shut out. the band Malatese, said. This is an issue that needs to be addressed in years to come. It may seem like a lot to take in, MACROCK could possibly obtain sponsorship from Three Broth- but Walker says it will be well ers Brewing, which could possibly open up for outside music, and worth it. would help disperse crowds more evenly throughout downtown “If you’re not familiar — not to mention heightening the aura of the festival. [with the bands], don’t That being said, there’s occasional discontent with the com- hesitate to come out,” he mittee’s politics and whether the lineup properly promotes said. Harrisonburg’s own bands, as well as if the selections are for According to Walker, the good of the attendees, or simply fulfilling personal desires. it’s a unique opportu- These are the types of problems you have when there’s no big nity to connect with money involved. Better or worse, that’s up to you. the local community, At $26 for a two-day pass, the value is in the dollar. You’ll be the independent, DIY exposed to a slew of bands you’ve never heard before and you’ll music community, pick be around people who live and breathe the scene. It’s truly one up some artwork and of the best weekends of the year in Harrisonburg. maybe find a new favor- Fully staffed by volunteers, MACROCK bleeds for the music. ite band. It has provided many powerful acts with a stage to perform “There’s a lot of passion in on during youthful growth. Animal Collective and Black Moth it, and I think it sort of Super Rainbow are two prime examples of high success as reflects on the music graduates of MACROCK who now sell out densely populated and the art that gets pavilions. created in that sort of This two-day festival is a subtle-but-loud staple community,” Walker in Harrisonburg’s downtown community. said. Get out and enjoy the warm weather and Pre-sale two-day the increasing decibels resonating passes are available throughout our beloved commu- now for $21. Two-day nity this weekend. passes will also be avail- Take what you able on Friday for $26, as brought, tip your well as one-day passes for bartenders and $15. For more infor- get home safely mation and for ticket Harrisonburg. purchases, visit MAC- ROCK’s official website Stephen at MACROCKva.org. Proffitt is a senior media arts and Contact Eryn design major. Contact Mann at mannek@ Stephen at proffitjs@ dukes.jmu.edu. gmail.com.

MACROCK TItle courtesy of Bailey steele graphics by kelsey harding / the breeze 10 Thursday, April 2, 2015 breezejmu.org LIFE Rock my soul New York-based dance troupe Ailey II comes to JMU to perform a variety of genres and techniques

Bybe Re cca Josephson reminiscing of my college days, especially teaching contributing writer a master class.” Today, Hunt considers Alvin Ailey guest artist With a floor bathed in magenta velvet light, silent and rehearsal director Matthew Rushing to be the feet flew across the stage earlier this week at the mentor that inspires him. Forbes Center for the Performing Arts. Critically “Matthew is so soulful, which is why his move- acclaimed New York-based dance company, Ailey ment quality is so euphoric and enriching,” Hunt II, visited and performed at Forbes on Monday and said. “It really makes me think about my own qual- Tuesday. Though a secondary group under the ity as a dancer. I feel like Matthew has a spiritual Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation’s umbrella, they’re connection when he is dancing, which makes me “second to none,” as labeled by Dance Magazine. want to dive into my dancing and into my spiritual On Monday, Ailey II performed three pieces: connection.” “The External Knot,” “Cuore Sott’Olio” and “Vir- After teaching one of the master classes for tues;” while on Tuesday they switched the latter dance majors on Monday, Hunt said his goal is to for the historical and well-known classical piece, inspire the students. “Revelations.” They brought a multitude of music “I would like them to know they have some- genres and varying choreographers’ work, coupling thing special and that something never needs to this with the playful, yet powerful technique and be proven, never needs to be judged,” Hunt said. soul of their dancing. Each night concluded with a “It just needs to be shared because everyone has long standing ovation while exclamations of praise something special.” and admiration echoed around the theater. Bringing Ailey II to JMU was a blend for the Alvin Ailey began his company in 1959. benefits of both the audience and JMU’s dance stu- “He studied with a very important figure, Lestor dents, accomplishing the goal of bringing in guest Horton, originally in the early ’40s and ’50s, which artists on behalf of Forbes’ master series. was based out of L.A.,” Shaun O’Hara, professor of According to Jen Kulju, public relations and mar- dance and director of Virginia Repertory Theatre, keting specialist at Forbes, the executive director of said. “Unexpectedly, Horton died and Ailey took Forbes Regan Byrne looks for performers the audi- over the company.” ence can learn from as well as appreciate. O’Hara attributes the company’s success to their Kulju had her own thoughts on the best reason style. for bringing Ailey II to Forbes. “Why Ailey has always been successful is that it “The goal of art is to inspire or invoke some sort has always been accessible,” O’Hara said, especially of emotion and [Ailey II] certainly does that,” Kulju in relationship to the audience. said. Today Alvin Ailey leads Ailey II, with new artistic Actions spoke louder than words on Tuesday director Troy Powell, as a secondary school and as night, for the audience gave a standing ovation a type of apprenticeship program. so long that dancers did the final piece of “Rev- “At a certain point you want to get them on stage elations,” (“Rock-a My Soul in the Bosom of working with advanced choreographers and the Abraham,”) again. Both times this soulful piece was dancer will hopefully get to the next level,” O’Hara complemented with high energy from the dancers said. and clapping along by the audience. After dancing all over the globe, coming to JMU This was followed by more applause that could to perform felt nostalgic to first-year Ailey II dancer hardly be silenced. Nathaniel Hunt. “I went to a college university for my undergrad- C ontact Rebecca Josephson courtesy of Bob Adamek uate [degree],” Hunt said. “It kind of felt like an old at [email protected]. Well-known dance company Ailey II performed at Forbes on Monday and Tuesday.

restaurant review Around Chophouse in (less than) 80 days After trying the entire menu in less than a month, a student reviews the Student Success Center eatery

Emma Korynta | contributing writer

ith a complete wait staff, white massive meal even comes with fries and just-spicy-enough chipotle ranch dressing. W tables set to the nines and fresh doesn’t skimp, so save it for when you’re Also, it’s technically a vegetable, so it’s sort meals with aromas that could fill you up absolutely starving. of healthy! alone, it’s hard to believe you’re in a col- As far as burgers go, I recommend The While I hate to hate any food, I wasn’t lege dining hall. However, JMU dining isn’t Farmers Market. This burger’s strong point a huge fan of the Spinach Salad. There ranked No. 6 in the country for nothing. is the unique take on tomato jam, so if wasn’t much to it besides the spinach. It I have a bit of a reputation for lik- you’re not a fan of the fruit (or vegetable, was honestly a little bland, and if I’m going ing food. if that’s how you see it), stay away. Now, to be eating salad, I want excitement. It’s the S tudent Success Center I don’t you might be thinking that when I say jam same reason that I’m not a huge fan of the C hophouse mind. If I must mean salsa or diced tomatoes, but standard Chophouse Salad or Chopped anything, they really did put jam on a burger — and Steak Burger. When a menu is this vast and  I’m proud it’s impeccable. This burger will get you has so many options, I can’t see any reason A ccepts punches and of it. This right in the mood for those spring after- to stick with a plain (and frankly a little bor- dining dollars semester I noons on the Quad, so get it to go and ing) burger. decided to enjoy the nicer weather! Pro-tip from a Honestly, it’s a bit hard to go wrong when put it to good use. Chophouse enthusiast: almost everything you eat at Chophouse, so next time you’re It occurred to me about a month ago tastes better on a turkey burger, so try out trying to make lunch plans, do yourself a that I was eating almost every lunch at a turkey patty. favor by stepping out of your comfort zone Chophouse, one of the dining options in I’m not a huge salad fan, but there’s just and exploring the menu. Instead of a plain Bistro 1908 in the Student Success Center. something to love about the Shenandoah burger, try The Southern and experience I decided to try everything on the menu. Salad. This beaut uses a base of arugula fried green tomatoes. Instead of a plain Chophouse does have some punchable instead of the standard spinach or mixed salad, try The Burg and experience every options, but those non-punchable options greens, and it makes a world of a difference. college students’ dream: fries on a salad. usually cost just two to three dining dollars The salad is so refreshing with the crisp Looking back on this experience, you on top of a punch. apple slices, mountains of goat cheese wouldn’t have to twist my arm to get me to Since then, I’ve had every salad, sand- and delicious walnuts that you barely even try the whole menu again. While I do have wich, side dish and burger on the menu, need the light dressing. favorites that I crave regardless of the day, excluding only the entrees and the soup/ Lastly, next time you have an extra I’ve learned that Chophouse is definitely salad/special of the day. Just for fun, I punch or a few dining dollars to spare, more than meets the eye. decided to rank my favorites per section. treat yourself to an extra side of zucchini As much as I hate to admit it, my No. 1 fries. While you can’t go wrong with the Emma Korynta is a freshman meal has to be the Grilled Pimento Cheese. Chophouse fries or onion rings, there is communication studies and media You really can’t beat it. As one of the few something so satisfying about biting into a arts and design double major. Contact punchable options, I was hoping that perfectly-fried zucchini fry dipped into the Emma at [email protected]. there would be some secret menu item with a taste that matched the higher prices. Alas, there seems to be none topping the delicious melted cheese and tomato bisque dipping sauce. If you’re ever lost on what to eat, this is my can’t-go- wrong meal. If you’re feeling adventurous in the sandwich department, The Meatball will change your world. Just the smell of this sub trans- ports you to a little café in Italy. This sandwich puts a new spin on the classic meatball sub by add- ing a bed of chopped up spaghetti coated with a fluffy marinara that makes every bite all the better. This PHOTOS BY matt schmachtenberg / the breeze

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SportsEditors Peter Cagno & Richie Bozek Email [email protected] Thursday, April 2, 2015 11 Student-athletes B.A.L.L. out Members of JMU sports partake in the Dukes ‘Building a Lifelong Leader’ program

Kelsey Harding / The Breeze

By Andre Haboush for student athlete services, Casey Carter, see how everybody plays a part, but also and redshirt sophomore Kyre Hawkins The Breeze and former academic advisor Cayce Cren- see how they play a part in what every- from football, and freshmen Jordan Fox shaw, who is now at Elon University. body else’s roles and responsibilities are and Keaton Hinze from men’s soccer. Since 1999, the Dukes Building a Life- According to Brutus, the goal of the in regards to their experience at JMU,” Radhi and Whitmire learned core val- long Leader (B.A.L.L.) program has been program is to let student athletes find Brutus said. “I will also say that what I ues and both said they would retake a staple of coaching JMU student-athletes their values and strengths while leading. find successful is when the student-ath- B.A.L.L. if offered. Their favorite memory to also be leaders off the court. At Dukes B.A.L.L., they discussed how to letes are willing and able to initiate the came from the last meeting on March 23, In 2013, the Madison Collaborative develop their skills and how to use them conversation or contribute effectively or when elementary skills offerened a deep implemented the “Eight Key Questions,” on a regular basis. consistently throughout the program.” meaning. which are supposed to encourage ethi- “So it’s just making them more con- As both fall and spring B.A.L.L. pro- “We were asked to draw pictures of how cal reasoning in action. Back in the fall scious about these values or strengths that grams have been successful over the last we want the world to see us, and we were semester, Dukes B.A.L.L. incorporated you have or these are values or strengths two semesters, there are no plans to end asked to draw a picture on the back about these questions into eight different ses- that you might want to improve upon, or alter B.A.L.L. in the foreseeable future. how we want the world to see our team,” sions for the athletes. and how do you do that in a realistic way,” JMU athletics’ strategic plan for the Radhi said. “I think it really helped us to Over eight Monday nights this semes- Brutus said. “We really want to start to get remainder of the decade indicates strong see the big picture.” ter, eight different speakers were supposed them to think about how they’re imple- emphasis on being an NCAA model for The two also had a favorite speaker, to speak about one of the questions, menting, and how they’re acting as a student-athletes. albeit Brutus was not intended to be it. although snow affected the spring sched- leader more so than who they are thinking Nominated by their coaches and aca- “[Brutus] definitely did a great job with ule. Because of the inclement weather, of themselves or how they’ve been identi- demic advisors, student-athletes selected the program, but what was my favorite was only one speaker, Katelyn Thomas from fied as a leader.” for B.A.L.L. presented strong leadership probably when she played the Ted Talks,” Campus Assault ResponsE (CARE), came. With both the Madison Collaborative skills coupled with potential. Those stu- Whitmire said. The rest of the meetings were facilitated and B.A.L.L. encouraging critical and dent athletes maintained strong academic The next B.A.L.L. sessions are expected by Tiffany Brutus, the director of student ethical reasoning with action, the positive performance and a workable schedule. to take place in the fall with offseason stu- athlete affairs and academic advisor, who impression left on the participants brings Two of the seven athletes, sophomores dent-athletes and the same goals in mind. heads the program. delight to Brutus and the program. Hanna Radhi and Kate Whitmire, came The B.A.L.L. program was created 16 “I would say the success comes from from the volleyball team. Others included Contact Andre Haboush at years ago by associate athletic director where they can see the bigger picture, and junior Rashard Davis, junior Raven Greene [email protected].

Clu b Sports Dukes wrestle onto the podium Three out of four JMU club wrestlers place at the National Collegiate Wrestling Championships

Bye M ghan Malloy Staley said. “When they see [us] going to Texas, The Breeze hopefully they’ll see they can do those things in college too.” While many athletes think of their competitions As if preparing for a tournament as challenging as a way to improve themselves or their team, the and prestigious as nationals isn’t already difficult wrestlers on the JMU club team have a much big- enough, it becomes even more so when practices ger purpose in mind. consist of only a few wrestlers. From March 11 to March 13, four members of “We didn’t really have a great turnout so at prac- the club wrestling team traveled to Allen, Texas, tices a lot of times it was just three guys trying to get to compete in the National Collegiate Wrestling a good workout in,” Haas said. Championships. Three of the wrestlers placed Although the season begins with strong numbers among the top eight in their respective weight in the mid-20s, they inevitably dwindle as people classes. become wrapped up in other commitments. Freshman economics major Joe Staley placed “Occasionally we’ll have 10 people show up to seventh in the 149-pound weight class, while senior practice, but towards the end of the season we engineering major and club secretary Stefan Haas only take five or six to the conference tournament,” landed a second-place finish in the 197-pound Gregory said. weight class. Head coach and president of the pro- The team placed fourth in the Mid-Atlantic Con- gram, junior finance major Trey Gregory, finished ference, which is made up of 21 teams. out the tournament in third place for the 157-pound Yet another force working against the team is a weight class. Sophomore economics and health rule created by the National Collegiate Wrestling services administration double major Jimmy Conte Association. also traveled with the team, but didn’t place. The team placed 14th out of 58 total teams com- For these athletes, their performances carry peting in the Division II classification, but would’ve more weight than just standing atop a podium or placed among the top 10 teams nationally if it had receiving a medal. Throughout the season, the goal the NCWA emblem displayed on its singlets. of the JMU wrestlers is to draw in more members. “We lost a team point for every match we wres- “I hope it boosts participation numbers,” Haas tled and we wrestled 21 matches,” Gregory said. “If said. “If they can see that we compete at a national you put those 21 points back into it, we would have tournament and actually do well, I’m hoping guys finished seventh.” are more [eager] to come out.” As the coach and president, Gregory recognizes Haas wrestled in the 184-pound weight class the and embraces the overarching challenge of attract- previous year, but moved up because he felt he had ing more students to the team. more energy and was more comfortable despite his “I’d like for the club to have more people come competition being stronger in the 197-weight class. out more consistently because practices are more In order to prepare for the NCWC, the intensity fun and more effective when you have 15 to 20 peo- of workouts and amount of focus geared toward ple there instead of wrestling the same five people,” each match increases. While diet doesn’t affect Gregory said. the wrestlers significantly, they’re advised to With performances like it had at nationals, club watch what they eat in the days leading up to the wrestling hopes to continue making its presence tournament. known at JMU. “I watch my weight more so towards the end of “A lot of people don’t even know we have a the week before we go, but it’s not that hard, I don’t [wrestling] club here, so the biggest thing is just have to cut that much,” Staley said. getting the word out there,” Gregory said. “We Even as a freshman, Staley knows the impor- have a club and we’re doing well.” tance of success within the program and hopes his performance inspires others to participate as well. Contact Meghan Malloy at Mark Owen / The Breeze “I would hope to get more people on the team,” [email protected]. Senior Stefan Haas placed second for the Dukes at the National Collegiate Wrestling Championship. 12 Thursday, April 2, 2015 breezejmu.org sports Dukes spring in to 2015 Breaking down JMU football as the program kicks off its spring schedule

The Dukes’ 2014 campaign had many notable achievements, T he future including a seven-game win streak in the latter half of the season and a handful of different records set on the offensive side of the ball. With the amount of changes made within the coaching staff, JMU finished first in the Colonial Athletic Association last sea- it’s with no doubt that a new year could be considered a new era son in total offense, averaging 484.6 yards per game. The Dukes’ of its own. offense was also the third-highest scoring in the CAA, tallying 35.7 Former offensive coordinators Drew Mehringer and Brad Davis points per game. left JMU this offseason. Mehringer took an assistant coaching posi- However, after practice on Monday, Withers made clear that it’s tion at the University of Houston while Davis took an offensive a brand new year. coaching position at East Carolina University. “We started over when we came in here back in January,” With- Brett Elliot, formerly of Mississippi State University, is now the ers said. “I forget about last year. Last year’s team’s been buried and Dukes’ quarterbacks coach and co-offensive coordinator with Zak done. It’s got a tombstone on it.” Kuhr. Kuhr also remains as the running backs coach. Defensive coordinator Brandon Staley departed JMU to return to T he present his prior defensive coordinator position at John Carroll University. Steve Sisa filled the shoes of the defensive coordinator position, Between now and the spring game, JMU will hold 15 spring prac- switching from his role as safeties coach. tices. The Dukes’ spring game is scheduled for 1 p.m. on April 25 Pete Davila, who spent his past three seasons as a special teams at Bridgeforth. and defensive backs coach at Otterbein University, comes to Har- The program will also host a couple of special events in that time risonburg as the Dukes’ new safeties coach. period, including Student Appreciation Day and a 7-on-7 all-female Assistant coach John Bowers also transitioned from tight ends “Swag” Flag Football Tournament. Both events are scheduled to coach to outside linebackers coach. take place on April 18. Sean Fisher, who helped coach Ohio State University to the 2015 After last season, the Dukes graduated 19 seniors and redshirt Sugar Bowl, arrives to JMU as the new tight ends coach. James Chung / The breeze seniors, four of whom received All-CAA honors. But the team also Jamal Powell also enters his first year on the Dukes coach- Head coach Everett Withers enters his second season at JMU. has a core of last year’s squad back. ing staff as offensive line coach. Powell was previously the run Returning to orchestrate the Dukes’ offense for his final season game coordinator and offensive line coach at West Virginia State B y Richie Bozek is redshirt senior quarterback Vad Lee. Lee will be entering his sec- University. The Breeze ond year with the Dukes after transferring to JMU from Georgia “They’ve done great since the day they walked in here,” With- Tech University last year. Lee led the CAA in passing and became ers said of the new staff. “They fit in just like the guys we brought The ‘Rise of the Dukes’ is underway. the first quarterback in JMU history to throw for over 3,000 yards. in here last year.” A phrase coined by JMU football’s spring posters, the Dukes start- Lee has a number of returning targets from last year, such as Assistant coaches were also not made available for comment. ed a new chapter of their ascent on Monday afternoon when they junior wide receiver Brandon Ravanel and redshirt senior tight end The Dukes also had 21 new players commit to the program on held their first practice of the spring schedule at Bridgeforth Sta- Deane Cheatham. National Signing Day back in February — 12 offensive and nine dium. Monday brought the team’s winter training to a close, which Junior Khalid Abdullah and sophomore John Miller will also be defensive players. started back in January. Here is a look at the past, present and future returning to the backfield. The running back duo contributed greatly JMU opens up the season on Sept. 5, hosting Morehead State as the program moves forward. to the Dukes’ run game, which ranked second in the CAA. University. Featured on its 2015 schedule is a matchup against Notable returners on the defensive side of the ball include red- Football Bowl Subdivision opponent Southern Methodist Univer- T he past shirt junior linebacker Gage Steele and redshirt junior cornerback sity in Dallas, Texas. Taylor Reynolds. “We got a long way to go, we’re day to day,” Withers said. “When At this point in time a year ago, JMU was in the midst of kicking Players were not made available for interviews. the spring’s over on the 25th we’ll look at it and see where we are.” off a “New Era” as head coach Everett Withers entered his first sea- Currently, sophomore cornerback Jimmy Moreland, junior line- One thing’s for sure, the Dukes will be aiming for more than son at the controls of the program. backer Rakeem Stallings, and redshirt freshman K.J. Ford remain out last year as described by a hashtag used by Withers on Twitter This new era resulted in a 9-4 season that ended with a 26-21 loss after being suspended back in February for violating the program’s — #9and4NotGoodEnough. in the first round of the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs Core Values. After practice on Monday, Withers gave no indication against Virginia foe Liberty University. of a return. Contact Richie Bozek at [email protected]. Struggling Dukes look to bounce back this weekend JMU enters the weekend 0-6 in the CAA as they gear up to host Delaware

B y Stephen Proffitt the University of North Carolina Wilmington. The Breeze The lone JMU win in the last two weeks came last Tuesday night at home against the University of Maryland, 8-6. The Dukes pulled out In two straight games, JMU baseball has left the tying run on base to an impressive 8-0 lead before Maryland surged back with six runs when the final out was recorded. Having lost 11 of their last 12 games, before junior left hander Michael Evans closed the door on the Terps. the Dukes sit in limbo — winless in the Colonial Athletic Association A team batting average of .247 and 6.00 team ERA are in major (0-6) and five games under .500, at 10-16 overall after a 3-0 loss at the need of repair. The team, though, remains young. The season also University of Maryland on Wednesday afternoon. remains young as it’s just under halfway through. Without a change The stretch of hard times began back on March 15, when JMU in momentum, the Dukes could quickly find themselves out of any dropped the last two games of the PK5 Classic to Monmouth Uni- contention in the CAA. versity and Virginia Commonwealth University. Conference sweeps JMU welcomes the University of Delaware this week- by Elon University and the College of Charleston have pinched JMU. end for a three-game conference series at Eagle Field. The Dukes have been outscored 100-55 in their last 11 games. As of Wednesday night, the Blue Hens are 10-10, 2-4 They’ve lost two extra-inning games. They’ve lost four games by two CAA. The Dukes went 1-2 against Delaware last season. runs or less. They’re the only winless team in the conference as Tow- son (4-20, 1-5 CAA) picked up a conference win on Sunday against Contact Stephen Proffitt at [email protected].

S oftball | Both JMU and Hofstra remain perfect through six CAA games

from front “Last time I went there they were pretty loud “If you look at our schedule it’s probably one help prepare us for conference,” Dean said. “We in the stands,” Field said. “They really get into it. of the hardest in the country,” junior pitcher Jai- just want to see better pitching.” Jailyn Ford expects teams to play well every You just kinda have to ignore everyone.” lyn Ford said. In regards to Hofstra, its successes all stem time they face the Dukes because they relish the With a roster led by senior pitcher Morgan This demanding schedule allows the Dukes to from having such a talented roster. opportunity to knock off a quality opponent, but Lashley, who has a 10-1 record on the sea- see how they stack up against the best and make “Well, they have good players and they have she believes as JMU does what its done all year son, and junior outfielder Chloe Fitzgerald, improvements based on those results. good coaching,” Dean said. “Usually that makes it’ll be fine. who leads the Pride with 31 hits on the season, “Playing harder teams … they show our weak- a good team.” “We’re always gonna see everybody’s best Hofstra provides one of the stiffest tests in the nesses that we can work on,” Ford said. “We’ve Hofstra and JMU begin their series with a dou- game,” Ford said. “As long as we play up to our conference for the Dukes. worked on our weakness[es], made them new bleheader Friday in Hempstead, New York, with ability and play our game then there’s no reason But JMU knows what it takes to compete strengths and are able to now use them against the game beginning at 2 p.m. and the second we can’t achieve the goals we’ve already set for against top competition. The Dukes own wins a team like Hofstra.” beginning 20 minutes after they conclude play. this team.” over some of the best teams in the nation includ- Dean knows a demanding schedule may add The teams finish the series Saturday with the first With Hofstra being one of the better teams in ing victories against the University of Central up to a few extra losses at the end of the year, but pitch to be thrown at noon. the CAA and having great support from its fans, Florida, currently ranked No. 16 in the USA the team’s improvement greatly outweighs any the Dukes know they are in for a challenge on Today/NFCA poll, and the University of Min- possible blemishes on its resume. Contact Bennett Conlin at the road. nesota, currently ranked No. 14 in the same poll. “That’s what our preseason schedule is for, to [email protected]. Get Corgans’ 865 Port Republic Road Publick 540-564-2674 House your open mic night Tuesdays 8-10 PM (excludes first Tuesday of month) Just bring your vocals & instrument. fill Share you talent with us! and Live score updates on OUR SERVICES game day • 24 Hour Towing & • Check Engine Light sweetheart Roadside Assistance • Suspension saturday • Jump Starts • Shocks and Struts • Lock Out Services • Tune-Ups Follow Breeze Sports • Brake Service • Engine & Transmission Saturdays 5-10 PM @thebreezesports • Tire Replacement Replacement dinner for 2 for $38 plus tax & gratuity • Electrical Diagnostics • Maintenance Services includes: 2 glasses beer or wine 2 side salads 2 Irish entrees 540.434.4448 1 dessert [email protected] 1187 North Liberty Street Harrisonburg, Virginia 22802 Cheers! breezejmu.org Thursday, April 2, 2015 13

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