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MarrisontHirg, Va. 22801 e freeze 0CT27 1981 Vol. r,<> James Madison University Mnnriav Oil JB, l<isi Minority population up; fewer blacks here lly I \MFS MENERV has an established social environment for blacks, he To display these assets to minority students James Madison University's minority population said. Parker invited high school students within a two-hour has increased slightly this year, .although its black "At James Madison we must create a social en- drive of JMU to attend the JMU-Hampton Institute population has decreased, according to Dr. William v vironment to attract black students." Parker said. football game Saturday. The event was co-sponsored .lackameit, director of institutional research. George Harris, coordinator of minority student by the Black Student Alliance and the Minority Af- affairs, said. "The area (Harrisonburg) is really fairs Office. See related slorv on IMU's detracting for blacks. Richmond or Norfolk or Parker said the day was "very successful." Thirty- minority faculty. |»:i u»» s • Northern Virginia would be more attractive." six black students and their families visited JMU, he JMU is recruiting blacks despite the problem of said. There are now 303 minority students attending location. Harris said. Before the, game, a guided tour of campus was given JMU compared to 299 minority students last year. "I think JMU seems more liberal in trying to enroll Afterward, a reception was given so visitors could There are 236 black students this year, compared to blacks." Harris said. meet with eight black campus organizations, he said. 245 black students last year. The increase is due to JMU has many assets to draw, minority students The day ended with a dance in the Shenandoah Room growth among the Asiatic and Hispanic populations here. Parker said. He listed an attractive campus, in Chandler Hall. at JMU. Both the figures for this year and last were outstanding facilities, high academic standards and a "All of this is set up to create enthusiasm (about compiled among on-campus students. Jackameit chance for various lifestyles among these. said. See STUDENTS, page 8 The admissions office reports that only 53 new black students entered JMU this year (42 freshmen. 11 transfers) Jackameit said that 63 new black Some blacks not aware of decrease students entered JMU last year. By JAMES OENERY "Last year was a good year, this year has not been "I don't think Madison has gone out of its way to get •*\o. I was not aware that black enrollment had blacks to come here," said Tony Terry, a 20-year-old a particularly good year." said Jackameit. decreased Actually. I thought that the black The decrease is due to a shortage of black students black communication arts major from Newport population here at JMU had increased this year." — News. "I had never heard of Madison when I was in who meet both the academic and financial \nita Pippin requirements necessary to attend JMU. according to high school. A friend of mine told me about JMU." The 19-year-okJ black accounting major from Tony Jones, a 20-year-old Mack communication Forrest Parker, an admissions counselor and Adelphi. Md and some other blacks here were minority recruiter here. arts major from Charlottesville. believes that unaware that James Madison University's black Forrest Parker. JMU's minority recruiter, will help Plans for desegregation were proposed in 1978, enrollment has dropped this year. when the Carter administration threatened to increase the black population at JMU. She feels that name recognition may be a problem. "Parker's enthusiasm will make a big difference withhold $100 million worth of federal aid to Virginia "A reason that many blacks may not come to JMU if no improvement was shown. with this year's recruiting," Jones said. may be that they simply have not heard of the school Jones is not so optimistic about the policies of the There is much competition for well-qualified before. ' Reagan administration. minority students. Parker said. The University of "Also, when they hear that not many blacks attend Virginia. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State "Reagan's budget cuts have kept a number of this school, they may turn elsewhere, where there are black students from returning already," Jones said. University. Virginia Commonwealth University and more blacks." she said. Diane Burrell, a 20-year-old black computer JMU all desire such students, Parker said. There was a split reaction among black students science major, has similar feelings about the Reagan "VCU really kills everybody because of their asked if they thought JMU was putting forth a great location." Parker said. An urban area like Richmond deal of effort in recruiting blacks. See UNAWARE, page 8 r Campus kill Motive, contract, and weapon add up to hit By TERRI JONES *» played by organizations, residence Slowly, he squeezed into the halls and a fraternity here. corner behind the door. He was The general rules of the game are certain he would make the hit this not difficult. But the strategy and time. He had been stalking her for forethought involved are enough to two-and-a-half weeks. leave the assassin frustrated and the Pressing his ear to the door, he victim paranoid. could hear talking and laughing and Persons interested in playing the thelfcound of coins sliding into a game must fill out a dossier, a vending slot. detailed information form on one's His heart beat faster as he heard self. The dossier includes a student's footsteps approach. room number, hobbies, favorite He fit his eye into the crack of the foods, favorite music, most , door. No. it was not her. l frequented dining hall and other He checked his watch: 12:55 a.m. "hang-outs." It also includes the He could no longer hear voices, only person's complete class schedule the low grind of d washing machine. and any working hours. He picked up his gun and The dossier is handed over to positioned his finger on the trigger. another student in the same dorm or Slowly, he edged out from behind fraternity, who becomes the the floor. assassin., The victim receives a Perspiration formed in tiny beads contract of another person so that he on his forehead. She was sitting also becomes an assassin. When a directly in front of him, alone. hit is made, the killer takes over his He raised the gun and, holding his victim's hit or hits. breath, pulled the trigger. The hit ' There are certain situations in was made. which a victim may not be shot. These include when he is in his NO. THIS IS NOT a scene from an room, in the library, on the job. or old gangster movie. with someone else. All other areas The place is James' Madison are open territory. University. The murder weapon is a squirt gun. And the motive for THE MURDER WEAPON is a murder is winning the Assassination water pistol so all victims must be Game. ' within a two-feet range to make a Pttoto >y Ye NMJyj Known as Kill. Assassin and the successful hit. The weekend ended with a rainy Sunday. Tuesday will be mild, with temperatures Assassination Game, this popular Generally, a time limit is placed in the upper (His to mid-70s and a 50 percent chance of rain. sport is sweeping the nation's on the game. Otherwise it might last I Ml' lost to Hampton More study space and an colleges. Last year, it hit the JMU This Institute 17 15 Saturday by electronic security system campus and since then has been See \SS\SSIN. page 7 fCCfIA :l m'ssw' r'eW *<■«'• **»** are part of the library lOOLiC. Spoils, page i:t. addition. See stories, page X ->'.»VA-AV' «'«VviY»V»VJt.'.V«V»W»V.V.V1',V.'.'.',».».'.'.-.'.'.>.'.'.'.'.', Page 2, TIIF IWFFZF Monday. October 26. 1981 » Fraternity-sponsored calendar creates little controversy here Hv Mil IIOWMtll schools. Evans said. To hfs know it was going to be one Nine James Madison knowledge, this is the first girl for every month." University coeds are time such* calendar has been Rush, an Alpha Chi Rho presently featured in the 1981- produced at JMU. Little Sister.-said she also has «2 Pi Kappa Phi fraternity "We put in girls to recruit been teased good-naturedly calendar. But unlike a similar guys (for the fraternity..*' and has been recognized in calendar recently banned Evans said public from the Virginia Polytechnic "It's not a glamour thing." "People come up to me all Institute and State University he added "It wasn't done to the time and say. 'Oh. you're Bookstore, the fraternity make money." Nancy Rush'," she said Calendar has created little if Evans said Pi Kappa Phi any controversy. started the project last spring NFITIIFR OF TIIF women '"'It's something to get our and sold advertising to local knew of the calendar-banning name out." said Pi Kappa Phi businesses to pay expenses. incident at VPI about two member Mike Evans. Evans The ads paid for the ap- weeks ago. was producer and proximate $750 cost of prin- "The Girls of Virginia photographer for the ting the black and white Tech." a color calendar fraternity project The calendar and also provided a pioneered by student Keith fraternity's main motive for profit of about $125. Evans Moler. was removed from 19811982 creating the calendar was said VPI's bookstore after some publicity, he said- JMU senior Linda Haislip female students, there com- The photos were "tastefully said she was flattered that plained about it. according to posed." Evans said, adding Evans asked her to pose.

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