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http://breeze.jmu.edu Knowledge is Liberty VOL. 77, NO. 51 J A M E S M A N «3> |Partly Cloudy hlgh74'F low54'F BREEZE Extended forecast on page 2 u N E R THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2000 Is bigger better? SGA considers reducing number of members BY NICK MALDONADO never able to come to an agree- has been in the middle of dis- SGA reporter ment on the issue because cussing an issue, where in past before everyone could be heard, years most meetings were able The Student Government several senators left the meeting, to reach their full length. Association was forced to call putting the number of voting According to Treasurer quorum Tuesday night at their members below the quorum Michael Parris, quorum has final meeting during a debate mark. been called often this year on a bill that could affect college because they are actually fol- funding for many students. The u lowing the proper meeting call was made after a long rules. "Quorum was never debate took place regarding the Quorum was never called in past years because we unmanageable size and ineffi- constantly overlooked the rule cient style of the SGA as it cur- called in past years to get business done," Parris rently stands. said. "Pete [Swerdzewski] has Sophomore Class Council because we constantly done such an excellent job this President Brian Mabry pro- overlooked the rule... year of following correct proce- posed a bill to suspend a law dure, that it is just being called that prohibits students who — Mike Parris more now." have been convicted of minor SGA Treasurer Many senators felt the issue drug infractions from receiving wasn't simply a matter of fol- KAIfc SiHVruntrihutinnphalofinifther financial aid. Rep. Dan Fatton, n— lowing procedure. Instead these who wrote the bill, argued that Rick Hill and Cecil Bradfield (l-r) shake hands during the recogni- senators suggested the prob- tion ceremony at the "All Together One" community gathering. this law was biased against The dwindling attendance at lems lie in the high number of lower income and minority meetings has been a consistent senators in JMU's SGA. groups and should be removed problem with SGA this past Arts and Letters Sen. Marie from JMU policy. year. Quorum has been called COMMUNITY UNITY However, the senate was several times when the senate see SGA, page 7 BY SANDRA MENDOZA these people, not for what contributing writer they've done, but for who they are," said Susan Shipley, assis- Sunny weather comple- tant director of leadership edu- mented the honoring of five cation and development. "'All individuals at the "All Together Together One' captures JMU's SMAD likely moving One" Community Gathering culture and enhances it to prac- held on the steps of Wilson tice our uniqueness yet being Hall Wednesday afternoon. part of a whole. The theme is About 70 people attended. based on beliefs of 'The Madi- The phrase "All Together son Way' and the man himself, to modular One" was created by University James Madison." Relations Project Director Andy The program started at the BY RICHARD SAKSHAUG Perrinewith a marketing team stroke of noon with tower assistant news editor in.collaboration with JMU chimes playing the JMU alma MAKING T*,* President Linwood Rose's idea mater, followed by a song per- Department directors and administra- to name the spirit of the univer- formed by the Madison tors met Monday to discuss relocation sity. Yesterday's event, con- Singers. This was followed by a options concerning JMU's plan to move the ceived and arranged by Omi- welcome from members of School of Media Arts and Design and cron Delta Kappa, a national ODK and quotes and stories School of Speech Communication pro- leadership honor society, was depicting the essence of "All grams out of Anthony-Seeger Hall. created to embody the "All Together One," particularly The tentative plan is to move the SMAD Together One" theme of JMU. through five individuals that program into the modular building near Reverend Rick Hill, sopho- have impacted JMU. the Convocation Center and to move the more Paige Rogers, retiring "It was very nice and unex- SCOM program into Moody Hall. "I think it's going professor William Thomas, pected," said Hill, who was rec- Meeting participants included Dean of senior Jen Beisler and Professor ognized for his love for people to be a disaster General Education Linda Halpem, Richard of Sociology Cecil Bradfield and his kindness to strangers. for students." m Whitman, dean of the college of arts and were honored with engraved "1 feel honored, especially to be letters, Charles King, vice president of bluestones that are to be incor- in the midst of the other people porated into the commons area. see SMAD, page 7 AN PUDLOMd/ g**"» <"**" "It's a simple 'thank you' to see GATHERING, page 7 Cycle of Life Running Down a Dream II:HYMI Short, strange trip ShlneAng Stars The bulk of the men's and women's track and A Harrisonburg bike shop is a treasure for After battling police, pepper ■ The Pat McGee Band gave a star local bike enthusiasts in search of repair or field season is upon us. The Dukes have the performance for SMAD videogra- spray and jails all in the name a new purchase. CAA Championships this weekend in Rich- of peaceful protests, students phers Monday night in Wilson Hall. mond. Page 33 Page 19 Pages 24-25 return to school. Page 3 Thursday, April 20, 2000 TABLE OF CONTENTS DUKE DAYS EVENTS CALENDAR NEWS DC Protest 3 Speaker on current Columbian conditions 3 THURSDAY, APRIL 20 • Yoga Club, 5 p.m., Taylor 309, e-mail Kai at safranka Nation briefs 5 • Paul Shapiro of Compassion over Killing pre- • Young Democratic Socialists general meeting, 8 p.m., OPINION sents "Questioning Human Supremacy — Maury 205, call Michael or Aaron at 433-6411 Making Animal Rights a Social Jus- tice Issue," 7 p.m., Harrison A205, FRIDAY, APRIL 21 sponsored by the Animal Rights House Editorial: Coalition, e-mail Kai at safranka • Christian Coffee Shop with open mic and free food, 8 p.m., Moving SMAD for all the sponsored by Valley Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 1768 S. wrong reasons 12 • Campus Crusade for Christ Main St., located next to Anthony's Pizza, call Nick or Josh at Darts and Pats 13 Primetime - large group meet- 434-7193 ing, 8 p.m., PC Ballroom, e- Departing thoughts by a mail Dave at pageda • Madison deejay Collective, 6 p.m., Taylor 309, e-mail Kai at graduating senior safranka by Joe Patterson 13 • Baptist Student Union meeting, 5:30 p.m., corner Spotlight: What is the best of Cantrell and Main streets pick-up line you know? 15 TO SUBMIT A DUKE DAY EVENT: E-mail Richard al The Breeze at Breakdancing Club, 6:30 to 8 saksharh with the information (event, date, location, contact info, etc.) Please Letters to the Editor 15 p.m., Godwin racquetball courts submit by Friday tor a Monday issue and Tuesday for a Thursday issue. STYLE Pat McGee 19 POLICE LOG WEATHER Dance Day 19 Zirkle House 19 IEGHAN MURPHY Iif {police reporter Today Basket full of bands 21 Alcohol Poisoning/Suspected WfM Partly cloudy Non-student Mitch D Warner, Drug or Alcohol Poisoning "Foreigner" review 21 18, of Meadowview, was arrested High 74 Low 54 • A non-student was found Just Go Out 29 and charged with property unconscious in the basement of the damage, possession of a controlled Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority house FOCUS substance and approximately 12 April 15 at 6:05 p.m. High l_UW counts of petty larceny which The victim was transported to Friday Showers 62 41 occurred between 11 p.m. April 16 the Rockingham Memorial East Coast Bicycle Academy 24-25 and 8:45 a.m. April 17. He was also Hospital Emergency Room and Saturday Partly cloudy 60 40 served a trespass notice. diagnosed with alcohol poisoning. Warner was sleeping in a • An anonymous caller informed Sunday Partly sunny 66 42 SPORTS friend's car in the metered spices of police that a JMU student was east Chesapeake Hall. Stea»os, CD unconscious in a room of the Sigma Monday Sunny 70 44 Women's tennis 33 players, CD cases and other Phi F.psilon house after being given .lssorted items from cars in the a drug and alcohol April 15 at 4:30 Curtis Keaton 35 gravel lot between Blue Ridge Hill p.m. and the College Center were Upon arrival at the house, police MARKET WATCH Top 50 39 reportedly found in the car were told that the subject had Wednesday. April 19.2000 The subject was one of three reportedly Liken liquid ecstacy. Sports beat 39 guests of a Chesapeake resident The victim was admitted to DOW JONES AMEX who was judicially referred for Kockinglvim Memorial I lospital. 92.46 8.87 Club report 39 failure to control guests when she • Emily E. Biskey, 19, of close: 10,674.96 close: 886 23 permitted two of the guests to sleep Springfield , was reported to be t ♦ LIFESTYLES m the Chesapeake study lounge. NASDAQ - S&P 500 Horoscope 43 In other matters, campus police 87.16 ¥ 14.14 ♦ report the follow ing: see POLICE LOG page 5 close: 3,706.41 * close: 1,427.47 ' Crossword puzzle 43 Ask OCL 45 INFORMATION The Breeze is published Monday and Thursday mornings LOCATION CORRECTIONS and distributed throughout James Madison University and TURF UPDATE the local Harnsonburg community. Comments and com- • The Breeze incorrectly identified the plaints should be addressed to Gina Montefusco.