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i ■ 1 'in1 JMU shows purple pride Water intake Students celebrate should stay Homecoming with consistent numerous activities BY KAREN MILLS BY ERIN PETTIT contributing writer contributing writer w As banners, balloons and over 8,000 As the weather gets cooler feet of purple and gold streamers deco- and the seasons change, one's 1 rated the commons, a crowd of 1,500 water intake shouldn't change, f attended JMU's first Homecoming pep according to the coordinator of rally and annual Homecoming parade, health promotion at the according to Justin Thompson, director University Health Center (I of Alumni Relations. Ann Simmons said students The parade, sponsored by JMU often forget to drink water when r Alumni Relations and Student the weather gets colder because Ambassadors, started M 5 p.m. Friday it's not hot outside and they're •• behind The Village. The 15 parade nol swatting. • floats made their way down Duke People lose about two and ■» r " Drive, toward Mr. Chips and then a half quarts of water a day, t >* \ down Bluestone Drive passing in front according to Michele Cavoto, of t he Bookstore. Health Center nutritionist. She fey-'- JMU President Linwood Rose and said that those involved with his wife, Judith, along with Mark sports and physically Warner, senior vice president for stu- demanding activities lose even dent affairs, made appearances in the more, so it's important to parade in convertibles. replenish their bodirs Plaques were given to the best floats Simmons said that, with the in the parade during the pep rally. The changing weather, students "Best Overall" winner was the Student develop allergies and colds, for XMYPKtHISON/wr o.r**.»n»*r- Ambassadors float. Shortly after the which they often take medica- Above, many student clubs and organizations participated In the Homecoming parade Friday. Clockwise below, parade, many students made their way tions. Keeping water intake high students battled In a ple-eatlng contest during the pep rally on the commons following the parade. The Oufcettes to the commons for the pep rally. is important because water performed during Sunset on the Quad Wednesday. Saturday, red-shirt freshmen running back Maurice Fenner The idea for the pep rally originated pushes toxins and medications (No. 32) and the Dukes ran over the University of Richmond 34-14. For more on the game, see page 13. after Student Ambassadors met with through the body and aids in the students from other universities and uptake pnicess in our bodies, saw that Virginia Tech has pep rallies according to Simmons. before every home football game, according to junior Lawson Ricketts, a Student Ambassador. -66 He said that the ambassadors knew trying to plan a pep rally for every That lower humidity game would be a difficult task, so they decided only to plan one huge p£p rally can significantly for the ttiaYWKiaminggame. "Hopefully increase the amount of this will begin a tradition lor ambassa- dors and the school every year at fluids lost... Homecoming, and maybe eventually for every game," Ricketts said. — Janet Gloeckner Popcorn, pizza and "purple health sciences professor power"ade were prepared by Dining AMY PA1>:RSON/ira»r;>Ai*.;ny>Arr Services for the event and given to stu- 59 dents for free. Other free items includ- : ed Homecoming Slinkys, pompoms, fake tattoos, beads, 200 purple and Water keeps the brain, F~ gold hats and car antenna toppers. healing processes and almost The Mr. and Ms. Madison finalists all of our body systems mov- competed against one another in a triv- ing, she said. \m% ia game, with the help of students to Simmons also said if a answer questions. Students participat- important to realize exactly ing could select free prizes at the con- what fluids one drinks. She said W*t*Vi; test, which the women's team won. that drinking a beer does not Students also could participate in equal drinking water. Jell-O-eating and tug of war contests. People can tell if they are not The winners of the games could win drinking enough water if they prizes like George Foreman grills, com- are constipated or have dark- colored urine, according to 1-AURA DEAN4*I*I editor AMY PATT.RSON/iwrV»rphotographer see HOMECOMING, page 5 Simmons. She said these symp- toms can be the result of insuffi- cient amounts of water. A lack of water intake is not the only contributing fac- Alumni mingle at Festival tor that leads to water loss, according to (anet Gloeckner, health sciences professor Former students tailgate, update address books 'leave the hassle of tailgating Alumni who updated "Higher altitudes usually BY KELLY JASPER have lower relative humidify," at home and meet with their addresses received bot- news editor Gloeckner said. "That lower friends and just enjoy time tle cap toppers, and any visit- humidity can significantly Providing a child-friendly with the family," according to ing alumni could pick up a increase the amount of fluid atmosphere, the annual Justin Thompson, director of free stadium seat cushion, lost from the body through the Homecoming Pre-Game Alumni Relations. slinkys, pompoms, car anten- lungs and skin." Field Festival allowed hun- He said in past years that na toppers and purple and Simmons said students dreds of visiting alumni to an estimated 1,000 people gold beads. may experience an afternoon update their addresses while showed up to the festiv.il A "Kids love the purple lag that could be linked to meeting friends and receiving lot of people come in and Slinkys," said sophomore dehydration. She recom- free trinkets. wander around, but onlv Jessica Major, one of about 10 AMY PATGRSON/snuw phimtra^her mended drinking more water The festival is a great way about 500 or 600 of those need Student Ambassadors volun- From left to rtffrt. Dave Swatt ('78), senior Joanna Swett. to celebrate Homecoming to update their addresses," Mark Hoaklos ('03) and senior Mason Hemdon tailgate because it allows people to Thompson said. see HEALTH, page 5 see FESTIVAL, page 5 on Godwin Raid Saturday before the football gam*.

KATltKYN CASTERUNfc/ u/nmhunng fhoktrufher Fun Walk/Run promotes school spirit Runners prepare for the start of Over 175 runners participate in the UREC-sponsored 5-kilometer event the eighth annual Dukes 5-Kllometer BY KATIE CHIROOTII the 3.12-mile course that loops 176 registered participants. Golson said, "The pro- around JMU's campus, accord- The event drew a wide ceeds get put into a fund Fun Walk/Run contributing writer Saturday. ing to Bob Golson, coordina- range of runners, from those that student employees can As the weekend of tor of Intramural Sports/ who run recreationally, such apply to for assistance in Homecoming events contin- Informal Recreation. as students, alumni and their professional develop- ued, UREC sponsored the "We had approximately locals to JMU's triathlon ment endeavors." eighth annual Dukes 5-kilo- 140 (participants) last year, club. Families participated The starting gun went off at meter Fun Walk/Run and we are looking for 150 in the race together, such as 9 a.m. The large pack of people Saturday. The race drew a this year," Golson said, prior the running group of Tom set off from the front of UREC wide variety of participants to race da\ HoifMiT, of Harrisonburg, heading toward the Health and and spectators to the event. By Saturday, 131 partici- and his two sons Michael, 11, Human Services building. The The race promotes school |\mts .11 ready had preregis- and Matt, 12, who run with course then ran the outline of spirit and a healthy lifestyle, tered. By the start of the 5K, their father often, Tom hence the option to walk or run the numbers had grown to Hoerner said. seeUVN.pageS 2 THK BREEZK ! MONDAY. OCT. 13. 2003

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Monk Tales "The impact that you make is immeasurable. An author tells a story from his recent book illustrating the philosophy of ADAM HOOVER Trappist monks in Algeria. senior tM story below NEWS sat story below AROUND Lives, philosophy of monks examined Madison Music Now! starts concert series The Madison Music Now! Speaker addresses book concert series begins Oct. 15 with I:ller> Eskelin playing in tlie on Algerian tragedy College Center Grand I la 11 room The show will begin at H pened to them. p.m. and is one of six musi- BY MKLISSA MATTINCLY contributing writer The people of Tibhinne, cal acts that will be shown Algeria, have been taking care throughout the rest of the The faith and love of a com- of the monastery since it was school year. munity of Trappist monks in abandoned in 1996, hoping the Bskdfel is .i saxophone play- Algeria didn't prevent capture monks will return to it some- er and was tabled as "one of the by terrorists, according to an day, according to Reiser. .: » KiMng Stars for thr I uture', author who spoke on his most Currently, then1 are monies ■O OKttng to Media Relations. recent book Thursday night in waiting to be allowed back in. The series is sponsored room 1301 of the Health and The rest of Reiser's book by Crutchfield and the IMU Human Services building revolves around the life and ichool of music. John Reiser spoke about his. practices of the monks while The next concert will be book, "The Monks of Tibhinne: living in war-torn Algeria. It is Jan. 29, 2004, with a per- Faith, Love and Terror," which I It n | story wrapped in a hor- formance by Tom Varner. told about the tragic events in ror story," but not the kind of the livs of the monks. sentimental tove story you will Zirkle House opens In 1996, Reiser said the find in Hollywood — it is new exhibit today. monks were hit with tragedy about a love for God, he Hid when a group of unmask.-,! To illustrate his point. Reiser A new show starts men came to them in the mid- then quoted from the book of today at the Zirkle House dle of the night, demanding John, "there is no greater love on Main Street. to speak with their leader, than this, which is to give your It is the Ryan McWilliams, i hnstian deCherge, and life for a friend." Bridget C.irad and Ceramic abducted seven of the monks. The Trappist monks are a Studio Installation Two months later, the bodies 'special breed" of Benedictine The opening will be from of the monks were found. monks, according to Reiser. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. tonight. According to Reiser, there There are about 4,000 brothers IMI video to be aired are multiple theories about and sisters worldwide who what actually happened to the have dedicated their lives to on WVPT-TV Tuesday monks, including one where loving God and took a vow of "One Day, One Community" the local police hired the men stability. This vow means the will be aired tm WVIT-TV to kidnap the monks so the monks do not recruit people Tuesday, Oct 14,at9p.m police could save them and be for their monastery or preach It is a half-hour documentar- regarded as heroes. their beliefs, Reiser said. ty that followed ami Interviewed Another theorv has the These monks were peace- terrorists planning to use people thnmghout Hamsonburg ful people in the town of them to bargain for the ami Rockingham County. Tibhirine, when* local termr- John Woody, a SMAD profes- release of their own men fntm ists often attacked. militants of the Armed AMY PMHRSOH/Kniorphutogrupher sor, was the executive pmducer Rieser said the monks Islamic Group. Reiser said it and worked with 17 camera befriended the terrorists John Kelser speaks about his recent book, "The Monks of Tibhirine: Faith. Love and Terror," crews April 22 through April 23, pntbably never will be dis- which addresses the tragic events and philosophy of Trappist monks in Algeria, Thursday night In room 1301 of the Health and Human Services Building. according to Media Relations. covered actually what hap- SCY BOOK, page 4 I hi* proceeds of selling this video go to the |MU's One Day/One University On the air with Your SGA Scholarship program. An Syria claims self-defense right order form is available at defense and self-defense has its mean- smad.jmu tdm. BY MKGAN K. STACK AND ing, so I don't have to clarify." HENRY CHU Syria highly is unlikely to pit its The Los Angeles Times weak, creaking military against the Syria insisted Saturday it had a stronger — and US.-backed — Israeli right to defend itself, the latest verbal armed forces. And a cash-strapped, CASA sponsoring sexu- shot fired off in a week of increasing- war-weary Israel has little motivation to ly belligerent rhetoric after it was- open up another front in the north by al violence program *. ^^r attacked by Israeli warplanes pn«voking Syria and its Hezbollah fight- ■■BV aaRJ^H Citizens Against Sexual Since Israel bombed what it said was ers along the Lebanese border. Assault is sponsoring a How a suspected terronst training camp near Still, Israeli l*rime Minister Ariel men can help prevent sexual Damascus, the Syrian capital, in Retalia- Sharon has set a precedent and secured violeiui-' [Murrain on sexual tion for a suicide limbing in Haifa, the US. approval for an expanded, regional- assault and violence (Vt. 14 two nations have been trading threats in ized brand of warfare. It will be held from 6 to what most analysts believe amounts to a The rules of battle in the Arab- 7 10 p m at the (ASA office dangerous political game. Israeli conflict entered a new stage lot III I at 165 S. Main St. ■*9 ^-J "We hope that the Israelis will not when Israel launched its first attack which is across from the repeat their aggression. In case of repe- deep into Syrian territory in three public library. Junior Jenny Brockwe*. vice president ol administrative affairs for the Student tition, Syria has the right to exercise decades. Anger among the Arab A malt' will be speaking Government Association, left, and junior Lauren Broussard, assistant communl- self-defense in all available ways," for- nations still is running high as Israel on things men tan do to catJona associate, provide a student-friendly breakdown of campus Issues as eign ministry spokeswoman Bushra refuses to rule out the possibility of help take a stand against part of the Your SGA campaign radio show. Broadcasts are 8 to 9 p.m. Ranafani said at a Saturday briefing in Mxual violence Wednesdays on WXJM B8.7FM. Damascus. "I am talking about self- see CONFUCT. page 4

Kight killed in suicide Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteers benefit children bomber attack in Iraq y BAGHDAD IKnighl JMU student mentors are RiJder Tribune) A MIHI.II- bombrr drove a car packed Big Brothers Sisters! wilh explosives into an Iraqi 'lifeline' to local program polict compound Thursday serve in 5,000 nitiesj and blew himself up, killing BY CASSANDRA VAERKWYCK events and activities around their at laart tight paoph, includ- contributing writer neighborhoods. ing four officers, and The second — and most popular — wounding mon than 30. Helping children with schoolwork, is a school-based program that allows Meanwhile, two gunmen rxx»sting self-esteem and improving Bigs to visit their Littles at Khool for 75 /By 2004 provide Bigs to 400,000 children shot and killed .1 Spanish mill behavior, several JMU students volun- an hour a week and help with home 2010 provide Bigs to I million children tary attach) inilside his teer with the Big Brothers Big StteU work or special projects. li.ii-.hii.nl home Program of rtimsonburg-Rtvkingkim "Some people worry about the time rha U.S. mUHarj raporl County this year. it's going to take, but they only ask for .-,i thai a 4th Infantry "IMU students are really our life- an how I Week, and that's not I lot to Division -oldur died after line. Without them, we couldn't do a ask," Hoover said W;ant to get involved?! boflMJ wounded in .1 IOI k.t lot of things,'' said Kajan Shore Big Senior Anne Valeant. who has been propelled grenade .ill.uk Brothers Big Sisters executive director. a mentor for four years, said, "The pro- Call 433-8886/ near the town of H.i.|ul'.lh. Through the program, volunteer gram can be accommodated to work about 4(1 miles northe.isl ,.l digs are matched with Littles who within am schedule, rhe teachers and the Iraqi capital. MfhfN are children ages 6 to 14 that haw Littles are very flexible with you." attacks on U.S. soldiers have great potential and just need some According to the report, 86 percent JKSSICATAYl.OR/.w been frequenl encouragement to find it, according of the Children matched in the pro- Hie polks station bombing to the national Big Brothers Big gram increased their self-confidence, tions. and we hope to continue help- kids that need a stable relationship in Bit shnte r«'ighborh«xl of Stotui ol America Web sit,' wwnbig and 77 percent had an improved atti- ing these kids," Hoover said. and someone to count on." Sadl City apparently was krothertbigtktfn on tude toward school Other clubs have hosted skating Hoover said, "When they match intended ti> nill.ime Iraq'- Uconllng to the 2003 Big Hoovtr laid, "The impact that you parties or toy drives. "Right now, we you with your Little, they make Sliiile majority Brothers Big Sisters annual report, make is immeasurable. My Little wrote are in need of an organization to sure that you will fit well by look- Relations batwaan US f»8 percent of volunteer mentors lie an essa\ saving that I was his best sponsor our holiday party in ing at your interests and that of the lorn-, and lr.u|i shntes have from local universities friend, and it floored me." December," Shore said child so that you will have some been deteriorating 10 o.rnl S-nior Adam Hix>ver, who has Many JMU organizations also There are other ways to be things in common." weeks, especially in Sadr' il^ been with his Little for three veais. are involved with the program on a involved without being a mentor, Short' said it is important for vol- U.S. soldiers Infuriated said, "The kids they choose are rvall\ larger scale. "We have had several according to Shore One can donate unteers to commit. "We ask for one the neighborhood'1 Shiila in need of someone positive in theii |MU clubs sponsor parties and money to the organization or get hour a week for a full academic war, residents two months ago lives It's great to know that you can fund raisers for us. It has helped Involved in a program similar to Big BJld th«' mentors will have to go Brothels Big Sisters as listed on its when a ntUoopttl irewman make such an impact and change immensely," Shore said through some background checks tried to remove .1 MCTtd -Aiino-iie's world." Hoover's fraternity. Alpha Rappa national Web site. and provide three referen. I | Valeant said she encourages lb apply, get more information on religioua banner from ■ According to Shore, there are two Lambda, sponsored a Camping For telecommunications tower. programs in which volunteers can Rids fund raiser last year that raised everyone to applv. Being a mentor internship opportunities or on getting The military ipologlied enroll. The hrst is a community-based almost $500 for the program. costs you nothing, and sometimes vour club oi organization Involved e- mail I'l^l'iotiruiLiU't or call the Big bul anti-American passion- program where Bigs pick up their We wanted to do something you can even walk to your I Ittlfl I have remained high. littles from home and take them to that would benefit both organiza- school. There never is a shortage ol Brother! Big Sisters hot line at 433-8886. 4 | THE BREEZE I MONDAY, OCT. 13, 2003 JSSS. Many college freshmen CONFLICT: Israel strikes CONFLICT, from page 3 or funneling missiles to W. Bush said Israel had a right more attacks. Hezbollah fighters might prove to defend itself, and that the must play math catch-up Although Syria denies the to be outmoded, he wrote. United States might have done bombed site was a training Iran and Syria dole out the same thing. way, and the kids are the losers," camp, Israeli military officials weapons, shelter and instruc- The attack might have had BY AMY HETZNER skills that they learned later in Kirst said. "What's in Algebra II their high school career, however. and politicians have been more to do with domestic Israeli Milwaukee Journal Sentinel tions, the Israeli intelligence in high school isn't what colleges Instead they're areas such as talking about the "message" sources said. And it was those politics than with regional war- Even as the number of stu- want in Algebra II." basic algebra, which they took they sent: foreign countries, groups who worked to under- fare, analysts said. Israel is in a dents taking upper-level math I.m.i Plotkin. a freshman at long before but have simply for- namely Iran and Syria, are not mine the so-calked "road map" bind, having played many of its courses soars at high schools, a the University of Wisconsin- gotten, said math professor immune from attack, so long peace plan, Israeli-Palestinian toughest cards against the stubborn demographic contin- Milwaukee, recently found her- Richard O'Malley, who, with as they aid armed Palestinian negotiations and a cease-fire, or Palestinians: Tne West Bank has ues to plague higher education: self caught in that divide. University of Wisconsin-Madison resistance. The countries "hudna" in Arabic, struck by been reoccupied, and targeted remedial enrollments. Plotkin took four years of professor Eric Key, started the themselves wouldn't be the the major Palestinian factions assassinations and mass arrests In 1W-'0U 35-5 percent of all math in Glendale, Wis., at university's Math Placement targets, Israeli officials say — this spring and summer, Israeli have weakened the Palestinian first- and second-year undergrad- Nkolet High School, including Enhancement Program in 2001. but the militants or their facil- intelligence sources claimed. uprising and driven the mili- uate students reported taking trigonometry and statistics, and The result is that a stu- ities are fair game. The strike on Syria was some tants underground. some sort of remedial college received fairly good grades. dent may have completed a After three years of Israeli- time in coming. Israel first decid- Yasser Arafat has been course, according to a study by But, when she took her math trigonometry course in high Palestinian bloodletting, Israel ed to bomb Syria after a trapped inside his compound the National Center tor Education placement test at the university school, but because of the has exported the violence of the Palestinian bomber struck over for more than a year, and despite Statistics, an arm of the U.S. in May, she scored below what loss of algebra skills, would intifada, or uprising to a neigh- the summer, but postponed the a standing threat, there is deep Department of Education. And, she needed to get into a tor- score low on the placement boring country. In a speech at a mission, military sources said. opposition among the Israeli for nearly three-fourths of those credit math class. Instead, this test and have to pay tuition commemoration ceremony last And, in August, Israeli planes government to the idea of exil- students, one of three classes was fall, she enrolled in the universi- for a remedial course that week for soldiers slain in the last buzzed the home of Syrian pres- ing or killing him. Checkpoints math, the study found. ty's Math 095 course, which doesn't count toward the war with Syria, Shanm assured ident Bashar Assad. and closures have rendered In addition, only four in 10 combines lectures and online student's degree. the world that he won't hesitate For Israel, this is a moment to Israeli territory difficult, albeit high school seniors in the course work to help fill in the "About 10 percent of the peo- to repeat an attack onto foreign expand the battle — or at least not impossible, to breach. 2002-'03 class who took the gaps in students' math skills. ple who come to UW-M wind up soil if the message isn't taken. reserve the right to do so in the But Israeli leaders had to do ACT received a score that taking that class," O'Malley said. "Israel will not be deterred future. While most of the something after 20 people were indicated they were ready for -66 With PEP, which uses a soft- from protecting its citizens world's leaders bitterly con- slain in an seaside restaurant in college-level algebra, the col- ware program to help students and will strike its enemies in demned the strike, the United Haifa last weekend. Each attack lege admissions test company What's in Algebra II in raise their test scores the sum- every place and in every States was hard-pressed to criti- demands a response, for Israelis reported this year. mer before they start their fresh- way," Sharon said. cize, for Israel justified its attack have gotten used to a certain Critics use such figures as an high school isn't what man year, "we want to some- In the era of the United by citing US. policy. Israeli offi- eye-for«ye rhythm, to seeing indictment of high school instruc- how wipe that part out com- States' international war on ter- cials explained that they were their leaders take military action tion, that the schools do such a colleges want in pletely," he said. ror and pre-emptive strikes, the striking at terrorism at its source, after the loss of Israeli lives. poor job of preparing their gradu- Algebra II. Not everyone views remedi- old Arab-Israeli model of "war just as the United States did in The Haifa bomber was dis- ates that the colleges an? forced to al classes as a bad thing. by proxy" might no longer func- Afghanistan and Iraq. patched by Islamic Jihad, a mili- take care erf the problem. -Mkhad Kirst In fact, Wisconsin's Madison tion, analyst Ureib Rintawi The first reaction from the tant organization whose leader But college officials are not Sunford Univenily professor Area Technical College deliber- wrote this week in the Jordanian United States somewhat was lives in Damascus. Syria shelters sure that's the case. ately has expanded the number of dairy Al~Dustour. The practice of squeamish, but that uncertain- training camps, Israel says, and The dichotomy between students enrolled in such classes. attacking Israel indirectly by giv- ty hardened into resolute sup- despite U.S. pressure, hasn't increasing achievement levels 5? "One of the reasons our col- ing aid to Palestinian militants port when President George closed all of the militants' offices. in high school and the need lege exists is to provide access for remediation in college Some of the difficulties that to higher education for anyone shows a disconnect between students like Plotkin have with who wants it," said Terrance the two systems, said Michael college placement tests for math, Webb, executive dean for Kirst, a Stanford University however, may be just a need for learning programs at Madison BOOK: Monks lives examined education professor who co- review, college instructors say. Area Technical College. "And authored a study on the issue Many high schools require one of the things it means is BOOK, from pagei After spending the afternoon together, Pierre earlier this year. only three years of math, so it we are bound to enroll stu- because they did not judge people on the and the boy became good friends. The story is Tne problem is that colleges may be more than a year dents who are not prepared to amount they disapproved of the act, but on the an example of the Trappist monks "applying have different expectations for between a student's last math do college-level work in cer- person's ability to change. The monks did not internal discipline externally," Reiser said. "Part incoming freshmen than states class and the placement test. tain areas." refer to the terrorists as terrorists, but called of wisdom is knowing what fight to stay out of." have for their high school grad- "After even about six weeks Today, 40 to 50 percent of the them "Brothers of the Mountain," and local sol- Lorie Merrow, of the office of international uates, and most high school stu- out of math class, you forget so college's students are placed in diers likewise were called "Brothers of the affairs, said, "He made lots of interesting points, dents don't know that, he said. much of what you did if you developmental math courses, Plains," Reiser said. (for example] the way he expanded Islam The results aren't seen in stu- don't use it," said Sue Sharkey, a according to Webb. Reiser said terrorists struck at night using the through the Catholic principle." dents who take Advanced math instructor at Waukesha There are causes for that Quran to rationalize killing women, children To write his book. Reiser went to Algeria and Placement courses, which are County Technical College. "So figure, he said. Some stu- and religious men because mistakes more likely spoke with friends and family members of the geared specifically to match col- much of what the problem is, is dents don't test well, some are to be made at night seven monks who were kidnapped. lege curricula. But they become it hasn't been done recently. So haven't taken a math course Reiser told the story of one of the monks, Reiser has received critical acclaim for his apparent in the 80 percent of they need a review on every- in years and are returning to Jean Pierre, whose job it was to go to the town's book. Pathwork Review, a spiritually-based students who aren't in AP or thing before they're ready to education after several years store for supplies. One day, as he drove by, some organization, said they "recommend it both as honors-level classes and still jump into an actual math class." in the work world and some neighborhood kids threw rocks at his car. an opportunity to reconsider one's own faith might go to college, he said. The topics that the students took the state's minimum Instead of becoming angry, or yelling or throw- and one's relationship to those walking differ- "You have two disconnected are missing on the test aren't two-year math requirement ing rocks back, Pierre called to the leader of the ent paths." His book can be purchased in book systems that proceed in their own some of the higher-level math in high school. boys and invited him to go shopping with him. stores and at online sources. TONIGHT!! 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HOUSE EDITORIAL Successful Homecoming means more than great purple T-shirts

Amidst the purple pompoms, gold the weekend, with the Black Student beads and painted faces and stom- Alliance's contribution of the Ruff achs this weekend was something Ryder's "Drag On" concert Friday IMl has been lacking since last night, as well as Saturday night's Phil October — school spirit. Vassar country concert. It was refreshing to see the football At almost any other school in Virginia stands filled with cheering crowds — the University of Virginia and Virginia and the football team crushing the Tech, especially — every big game day is University of Richmond, despite the bound to see rowdy tailgaters and color- sadness that such enthusiasm comes ful faces. Not at JMU, though. once a year. Nevertheless, thanks to Most game days are like any other alumni, students and faculty, this day, so for sucn huge numbers to year's Homecoming was a bang. come out with Dukes spirit is a big The hot ticket seemed to Be the deal. Sure, it would be nice to have it Student Government Association's lat- every weekend, but let's face it — est Purple Out T-shirts, which were such is difficult without a top 25 reinvented with brighter yellow font Division I-A team. colors. Unfortunately, many students But last weekend, JMU looked like were left frazzled because of the high a top 25 team, dominating the winless demand and low quantity — everyone Spiders who had beaten the Dukes wanted one, yet only 1,000 were made. three out of the last four years. SGA puts in a lot of hard work to So, JMU, we'll take what we can help make Homecoming the best it get. If only one day of the year gets to can be. The least it could do is make a be dedicated to showing school spirit, few more students happier by upping then by all means we'll take it. the T-shirt count. Students made up for the past two After all, it isn't every day that months' lack of energy in the past mobs are scrimmaging over purple three days alone. and gold attire. If that were the case, Homecoming, despite what many the bookstore would be a war zone. seem to think, is not just about party Yet, for the most part, students and hopping and tailgates. It's not even alumni seemed content with the about free purple T-shirts. weekend's festivities. Children over- Homecoming is about v/elcoming flowed on the moon bounces. A few alumni back to their home turf and cars traveled through traffic decorat- remembering why college days are the ed in window paint, purple tassles best days of our lives. After all, once the and Duke Dog stick-ons. real world hits, summertime and walk- The newest Homecoming addition — ing to parties at 2 a.m. will disappear. the pep rally — brought in hoards of SGA, along with the Alumni people, although many of them proba- Association, Student Ambassadors bly were there for die free Purple Out and several other school organiza- shirt. Friday's parade also resulted in a tions, should be commended for their fairly large crowd lining the sidewalks recognition of how important in support of JMU and its organizations. Homecoming is to the former and Diversity also was seen throughout current student body.

■ From the Wire — The Washington Post Affordable debt creates infrastructure, wealth E-mail darts anil pan to brtv/cdp<" holmuil.com Felix Rohaytn tun is set out starkly by the /torn * Pars arr suhmined anonymously and panted on e Two documents were ASCE. Graded from A to D, of •lunlahle hasty Submissuns urv based upon one person s ofwuon of a released almost simultaneously the 12 categories listed, none got fiven situation, person or nentanddo not necessarily irflea the truth. in recent weeks. The first Wtt I a grade better than C-plus. report by the American Society Our economy bank is of Civil Engineers on the condi- recovering from the collapse tion and needs of Am< of the bubble of the past few Pat- Dart... inlr.istructure The other was years, and ,i significant level President George W. Bush's of public investment is need- A "way-to-be-dedicatcd-to your-mes- A "way-to-keep-your-glass-halt-empty" request to Congress for the addi- ed to improve national pro- s.i>;t'" pal lo the girl walking amund cam- dart to the jerk who feels school spirit is |usi tional funds for military opera- ductivity, strengthen home- Eus and playing Frisbw on the Quad in the to attract more alumni funds, i am glad tions and reconstruction of Iraq. land defense and create signif- right green string bikini and high heels there aren't many people like you at JMU. These two documents did not icant new employment. It also From a junior girl who thinks it's great lluit From a girl who proudly honked her horn make it altogether clear which is needed to offset the decline you illustrated the objectification that occurs to support school spirit and thinks people like country was in greater need of in private investment when women perpetuate misogynist culture. you belong at the University of Virginia. physical reconstruction. What Infrastructure is a powerful was clear however, was that the generator of employment. But, reconstruction of Iraq had a the budgetary trap created by Dart... Pat. higher priority than rebuilding the recession, the sollapse <•( the A "you-have-absolutely-no-eonsidera- A'thanks-tor-not-licking-the-petri-dish- the US infrastructure. sttK k market, the Iraq war and tkm-tor-others" dart to the four girls who es-even-though-they-may-look-like-Jell-O" The request by the adminis- reconstruction and the Bush tax were talking, laughing and acting like 6-year- pat to my microbiology group. tration would bring to $166 bil- cuts discourages any discussion olds in front of us at the movie DUKnMlHI From a group member that thinks you lion the total alkicated to Ira.) of new public investment. lor the GPOSC 225 classes last Monda\ guys are great, but really doesn't want to and Afghanistan so far. Where it This doaan'1 have to be. We From a pissed-off government student know wliat E. coli tastes like. will end, nobody knows. One have the capacity to finance a who wanted nothing more than to duct way or another, this country public investment pmgram if tape your mouths shut. likely will pay most of the costs we make it a priority for reconstruction of Iraq, and In l°92, Ross Perot performed the price includes the collapse of a grv.it public service in tea. hing Pat... Dart... domestic public investment and Americans the risks ot budget the further decay and dogntil deficits. He failed, however, to A 'thanks-for-helping-me-kill-a-box- A "can't-you-read-the-sign" dart to the tion of our cities It is hard to make necessary distinctions of-tissur-.' p.ii to my roommate who guy who tried to cross under the train believe the American people about the purposes of the debt. Bttytd up with me until 3 a.m. to irv Friday when it came to a rest on the tracks would find this an attractive The federal budget mutinely over sad movies, despite the laughter Of near the power plant. bargain. Of course, we have to and legalh does what some I V many others in our hall. From three passersby who wonder how you pay for Iraq, but it need not he at CEOs an- about lo go to jail for From a girl who is lucky enough to lav with gsot in this school with no common sense. the expense of our cities — things such as failing to wmeom who will act like an idiot with her. Two years ago, 1 happened accrue future liabilities already upon a report of the ASCI: incurred as well as commingling analyzing the condition and investments with expenses. One needs of our infrastru. tun it important weakness in the the end of the 20th century. Its process is the failure tit differen- conclusion then was that tiate between debt incurred to bringing America's infrastruc- make investments and debt EDITORIAL POLICY ture to acceptable standards incurred to pay for operating THEIBREEZE would require an investment expenditures of $1.3 trillion over live years. One vs..iv to achieve this objec- The houw editorial refcuiihcitpinHWitlfhrcJiiort.il Editor Drew Wilton Photo editor I aui* Dean Sirne Ihen, conditions have tive would be to split capital hoard at a whole, and n not neveu^nly the opinn m i um jn Graphics editor Marc Choi Edltori.il Hoard: worst condition, followed by a new White I lous,- agency with New* editor Kelly Jasper HVRM I Hi Kevin Marinak DM Wikm roads, bridges and transporta- paralk'! authority le, an Office Online editor Aliion ! Mtmgni Edna i ■ ediior Stephen Alwell Patrick Smith tion svstems. The state ,nui ol ( ,ipit,»| Im.-Mm.-nts Ihe . AJam Opinion Editor m|s Opinion editor Adam Sharp Adltsers Flip De I uu lival governments, which nor- sion of tins agency would he to Kyra Papafll Alan Nrckuwif* 1 flirt* to the editt* should he no more than 500 word*, mally would undertake much achieve tlmv BOM Ami itykediU* l.eela Pereira . olumnnhould he no mitre than MOO woedt, and K«th of that investment, are cancel I irsl, allocate new invest- Focus editor Cheryl Lock will he published on a space available haw They must be ing pniject after pffOfeCl to deal ments, say $50 billion to S7S bil- "To the press alow, chequered as tt is with abuses, Sports editor Brad Richards delivered to Thr Breere by mwn Turtday or 5 p.m. Friday, with an aggregate of $100 bil- lion per year, to meet vital in-eds tlte world is indebted for all the triumphs which Ami sport* editor We* Meinel ttw B*Jfll reserves tlv nyht to edit tor clanty and space lion in lival deficits this year In adding to the country's base liave sbettt gamed by Our failure to meet the Copy editor I'n 11 Frenville The opinions in ihinruiotido not nete*».irih tetlcu ol long-term .apit.i| ajajtj reason and humanity over error and ovpressuni." the if1 inion 14 the newspaper, ib i increasingly heavy require- Cif'v iditor Krislen (ireen — James Madison -I. 1 (U.ltMlV ments of oar pubiu intiastoK sre DEBT, page 7 OPINION MONDAY, OCT. 13, 20031 THE BREEZE I 7

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As "Pomp and Circumstance'' have been that daunting because everyone but then I ended up being the only one schools that are closer to home may find flows oul of »he speakers, par- was going through it together. Transfer stu- who did," she said. it an added bonus. ents, grandparents and friends rise to dents go through the process all over again, Nicolio sometimes wishes that she "It's nice being closer to home — I can watch the graduates file down the aisle- and this time many are alone. For Walker, had come in as a freshman. "I wish I go home for a night trip and still be back Mothers are teary eyed as they wonder the process was not too bad because the went through the whole freshman orien- tor classes the next day," Nicolio said. where the last 18 years went and how ends rustified the means in her mind. "I tation program because you do meet a Few seem to count being closer to home their baby grew up »o fast. Fathers are didn't mind going through the application lot of people," she said. as a draw for transferring, though. "Being proud that their child actually graduated, process again because I wasn't happy Many transfers are forced to search for in state is a lot cheaper than a private col- despite a poor algebra grade. One look at where 1 was, and 1 would do whatever it apartments late in the season and often with- lege and was a much bigger factor than the graduates' faces and it is clear what took to get out," she said. out knowing anyone else with whom to live. being closer to family," Harris said. they are feeling — they finally are free. Students who transfer often find them- "Ashby reserves spaces for transfers, Transfer students face another chal- College-bound high school seniors have selves in an awkward stage, coming to a and they will set you up [to live] with lenge once they get to JMU — because of been waiting for the day when they pack up new school and acclimating to a new envi- other transfers," Carlton said. Carlton the specificity of the General Education their things, say goodbye to their high school ronment after they have just gotten used now lives with Nicolio in Ashby Crossing. program, many students have difficulty friends, kiss mom and dad goodbye and to their first school. "1 had a harder time For some, living with and around other with transferring their credits. According begin their newfound independent lives. being a sophomore and feeling like a transfer students, even if it is off campus, to the GenEd Web site, www.jmu.edu/gtned, Many expect the next four years to be the freshman," Walker said. helps them meet other transfer students. students can transfer no more than three best years of their lives. However, sometimes "There are transfer students next door, so courses total for GenEd credit, no more freshman year doesn't play out that way. For we're all looking to meet people just like than one transferred course can be applied some of these students, the discontent with —46 freshmen are," Nicolio said. to any cluster and no transfer credit can be their choice of college may lead them to JMU draws many students from given for classes in Cluster Four because search elsewhere for a better choice. Northern Virginia. According to the admis- of the structure of those courses at JMU. Sophomore Cailin Carlton transferred sions Web site, urww.fmu.edu/admissiom, 821 "I have all of these classes that just from Northern Virginia Community College The hardest part was telling my of the 3,339 incoming freshmen from the transfer in as credit, but nothing in partic- and always knew she wanted to go to JMLI. 2002 school year were from Northern ular," Carlton said. "I wanted to go to JMU in the first place; it friends. I wasn 't leaving them, I Virginia. For students who graduated from Harris said, "I didn't have any of my was just a matter of time because my mom high school in Northern Virginia, such as classes transfer in as GenEds, so 1 have to didn't think I was ready [freahman year)," was leaving the school, and I Carlton, having students from the same area pretty much start over like a freshman." Carlton said. "I wanted to get away, and I didn 't know if they would know that already are here may help. Frustrating as it may be at times, few always wanted to go here." "Lots of [my] friends from high school transfer students reset their decision. "I Some students may have had to plead the difference. go here, and they would introduce me to transferred because [Rollins] wasn't a good with their parents to allow them to go out of their friends, so I branched out quickly," fit," Harris said. "I wasn't happy with the state or even to shell out the big bucks for a -Erin Walker Carlton said. "It's cool running into high people — I don't regret it at all." private school. Another difficult and daunt- junior school people on campus." In 2002, the enrolling transfer class for ing task for students is telling their fresh- Living off campus may not be a summer and fall was 737 students, accord- man year friends and hall mates that they 5? hindrance when it comes to ing to the Office of the Registrar's, Web site, have decided to leave. meeting people, but it does seem www.jmu.edu/regislrar Although the process "The hardest part was telling my to play a role in the way stu- of transferring schools may friends," said junior Erin Walker, who trans- The decision to leave one college for dents feel connected to the school itself. be tedious, it ferred her sophomore year from Hollins another can arise for many different rea- "I haven't found it difficult [to meet peo- appears that University "I wasn't leaving them; I was son*. Sophomore Lindsay Nicolio was ple], but 1 do live off campus and 1 do feel students are, leaving the school, and I didn't know if they forced to transfer from Christopher separated sometimes," said sophomore not deterred would know the difference." Newport University when her major Sara Harris, who transferred from Rollins by this, and Although saying goodbye to friends was canceled for students who didn't College in Winter Park, Fla "My life is in the end may be difficult, the task in front of a stu- have a certain number of credits. "I primarily off campus." they seem to be dent who decides to transfer may even be applied to JMU because all of my It seems that most students do not better off for harder. For some high school graduates, friends [at CNU] were applying here," transfer specifically to be closer to home. their decision to the process of applying to college may not Nicolio said. "I didn't think I'd get in. 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BY ANDREA LANCE on his way to see an old friend. cert, he even thanked his old contributing writer Throughout the concert, he track coach Bill Walton, who he kept the crowd entertained with said was celebrating 20 years at If anyone was in doubt thai comments such as poor JMU, Vassar said. country singer and songwriter Richmond" and started a "JMU Vassar said that while he lliil Vassar was proud of his roots, Dukes" chant with the Mutt actually did not graduate from his concert Saturday night at the "I had so much fun at the JMU, he still feels that college Convocation Center took care of concert," senior Amy Martin is important. it. Vassar's riomecuxning con- said. "Phil was great at getting "College is a great, and you cert was 90 full of charisma and the crowd involved, and he need that experience in your [MU spirit, all it needed was a seemed genuiiK-i. ...il.-.! lobe life," Vassar said. "I think, more cheer squad to become a full- back at JMU." than anything, you learn so blown pep rally Vassar also performed much about people and every- Vassar, who attaxicd JMU in "Carlene," "My Next 30 thing else." 1 **5, sang a combination of materi- Years," "Bye-Bye" and "Six- Vassar was a business al from his two albums, material he Pack Summer," which segued administration major, he said. wrote for other artists and cover into a the oldies classic, "Stay," His family always stressed the songi. His charisma and spirit by Maurice Williams and the importance of having a busi- made the concert feel like a special Zodiacs, with band guitarist ness background He feels it riomecoming gift for the audience. I. II ^mith singing falsetto was his business training that "[The concert] seemed so The best song he performed, helped make his Nashville, personal since he (attended] however, was "Piano Man," by Tenn., nightclub successful, here, you could tell he put Ml Billy Joel, which featured which was what helped him whole heart into it," sophomore Vassar on the piano and har- get noticed in , Megan Uiucks said. monica — without the band. according to Vassar's Web site, Vassar opened the show Although the song was the www.philvassar.com. with his song "That's When I most mellow ballad in the con- In 2002, Vassar was named Love You" and a blast of per- cert, Vassar's sheer passion for the Academy of Country forming energy that got him the song made the cover the Music's Top New Male Artist dancing t>n top of his piano. He best moment. and his self-titled debut Country music performed a concert almost The show's encore also was album, which features the No. singer Phil ■Utah "f up-tempo music, yet lively. Vassar came back onstage I linglc "lust Another Day in Vassar performs that high energy never flagged wearing a long-sleeved JMU T- Paradise" and four other top for a lively. throughout the show. shirt and was joined onstage by 10 singles, was certified gold Homecoming- Freshman Lon Hopkins, a the Duke Dog. He sang "Workin' by the Recording Industry happy crowd at the Convocation fan of Vassar's, said he enjoyed for a Livin'" and danced with the Association of America. His Center Saturday the show. "|Vassar's| iliMllg} Duke Dog and the band mem- second album, "American night. Vassar Child," was released this year. really hyped up everyone." bers. At the end of the song the and his band Hopkins said. Duke Dog jumped into the Vassar, who wrote Tim played a variety Before singing his fifth song, crowd and crowd surfed. McGraw's No. 1 hit, "My Next of songs, from "Amen, an l hil.l. which is from From start to finish, Vassar's 30 Years," said that he hopes his orginal pieces his latest album, Vassar said, performance made one thing cfcar next 30 years arc filled with fun and iiit songs by "This song is about growing up — he was happy, excited and "I think I've learned a lot. Vassar to cover in Virginia. I'm proud of this song proud to be performing for JMU. Hopefully, I won't make the songs by the and proud to be here tonight." While Vassar was a student same mistakes I made when I likes of Billy 1K also told the crowd that he at JMU, he was a member of the was younger," Vassar said. "1 Joel. wrote the song, "I'm Alright" Theta Chi fraternity and was on think [I want to] just enjoy life while driving down Interstate 81 the track team. During the con- land] have a lot more fun." No right, wrong way to jam Talent Jam performers deliver many acts, compete before panel of judges

BY MOLLY O'HALLORAN Five of the acts were musical Stup, assistant coordinator for Student Organization Services and contributing writer Variety came in the form of a poetry piece, break dancing and a unique junior Ozzie Palomo. Inter- To the untrained eye, Wilson Hall juggling performance. Fraternity Council president, also may have resembled a three-ring cir- Students wen' asked to submit served as judges. cus Thursday night. Eight various videos of their talent '.aid Kpho- Judges were given scoring performing gn>ups and soloists more Becky Loyacano, UPB director sheets for each performance and 'Men:' anything but dead showcased their talents through jug- of media and public relations. Acts had to vote for each on a scale of gling, singing and dancing in the then were selected based on variety one to 10 based on creativity, origi- BY [CATHERINE SCHUESTER University Program Board's annual and on whether or not they could nality, performance, stage presence contributing writer 64 Talent Jam competition bring entertainment value to the and audience appeal. The event was hosted by Lee event, she Mid "This is one of the fun things I get "Too Late or Too Dead," the title of Camp, winner of the 2003 Laugh According to Shoup, 17 complet- to do," Stoney said, "to judge some the new compact disc by 90 Day Men, [It isj the sound driving Across America contest from New ed submissions were voted on by the talent and have some fun." Stoney says it all. Tne tracks exude somber, York, according to sophomore Variety Entertainment Committee went into the contest expecting to be melancholy sounds — often alluding to through the city at 4 a.m. It's Steve Shoup, UPB's director of "The goal of the committee was "blown away by the talent." a sense of death. variety entertainment. Camp start- to choose the best eight acts to give Three acts were chosen by the The independent, Chicago-based nighttime music. Sex music. ed off the evening with hi- stand the best competition," Shoup said. judges as the best in the show, with rock group combines the sounds of up comedy and continued through Student Body President Levar llu first place winner receiving a piano, drums and guitar with the occa- — Kanang! the night, providing interludes Stoney was one of three judges sional sounds of a cello and harpsi- rock music magazine between [H-rtormances. invited to the Talent Jam. Chris set TALENT, page 12 chord. Lyrics are not a key element to 90 Day Men, a hard-to-digest concept, considering that most mainstream artists today solely rely on voice. This -5? places the emphasis on instrumental quality, which is used cleverly and effi- ble over the instruments and impossi- ciently throughout the CD. ble to interpret. However, both vocal- "Too Late ... ' is velvet-draped ists have the raspy, appealing voices of baroque V roll at its shadowy best, the many rock singers today. sound driving through the city at 4 The second track of the CD, a.m.," according to a review in "Harlequin's Chassis," almost is the Karrang! magazine. "It's nighttmu complete opposite of "Too Late or Too music. Sex music." Dead" The peaceful stroke of guitar "Too Late or Too Dead," the first begins the song with the sweet sound song of the CD and also the title track, of piano and harpsichord. But, when is the only sting that contains versed the harmonizing lulls of Lansangan lyrics. The song opens with the celes- and Case are added again, they sound tial sounds of piano and soft beat of more like a distraught caterwaul. KM 11 JASPER/.•mlnhmmt ?hi*wriiphti drums, which seem inviting until the Instrumental quality makes up for the poor vocals, but the song carries a heav- Eight acts competed In the UPB Talent Jam Thursday night. piercing screech of guitar interrupts the Performers sang. Juggled, break danced, played Instruments solitude. About une minute into the ily depressing lone. and recited poetry. Above, senior Jack Oray plays alongside song, both Andy Lansangan and Brian Bubba Beasley. Right, senior Andrew Slawter performs a bal- Case provide vocals, which are inaudi- .,-, (I) i i. ancing act. 121 THE BREEZE I MONDAY, OCT. 13, 2003 STYH Cell phone rescue ring to save dating disasters Virgin Mobile, Boost Mobile create new gimmicks to reach high school, college students

BY JON FORTT companies — let customers buy "No carrier in the [United has amassed about 450,000 new take a different brand name and the company really is riling Knight Ridder Tribune minutes through calling cards States) would have in their customers since it went live last a different marketing message other wireless carriers. That's sold at music and electronics wildest dreams come up with August, said CEO Dan to reach them. because Virgin Mobile operates It - M> cruel, but so clever. shwes — so even preteens could the rescue ring. It's a good Schulman. And he's on track to It makes sense, then, that unconventionally. Rather than Virgin Mobile USA'i "rvscuu buy and manage their own wire- example of how these compa- reach a half million by this month. mainstream wireless carrier own the information delivery ring" It-is subscribers program less minutes. And, unlike exist- nies are important and rele- "The rock in our slingshot in Sprint PCS owns half of Virgin system — in Virgin Mobile's their cell phones to ring during ing prepaid plans. Virgin Mobile vant," Cole said. "If it's done this battle of David versus many Mobile USA — the other half is case, the cellular towers and a bad date, providing a conven- and Boost offer cutting-edge well, it can actually make the Goliaths is focus," Schulman said. owned by Virgin Group, the transmission equipment — it ient nopa services and a hip image. market more efficient." "We built this from the ground up British travel and entertainment leases them from another wire- A new breed ot wireless carri- But, what makes these pre- Though it might seem like a to focus on the youth market." company. Nextel Wireless, the less carrier, adds its own fea- er is relying on ideas such as the paid newcomers even more gimmick, the rescue ring is just Virgin Mobile and Boost have business-centric carrier, owns 66 tures and brand image and PMOM ring and American Idol- intriguing to the industry is one example of how Virgin been around for less than a year, percent of Boost Mobile. IVM'IK st-r\ uv lc customers related polls — does Ryan wear their ability to control costs Mobile is trying to create a com- and several young people in While they both are target- These days, Virgin Mobile boxers, briefs or nothing at all?— through simplicity. Virgin munity and culture among its Silicon Valley said they are skep- ing the youth market, Virgin can boast a statistic that makes it to attract young cell phone users. Mobile said its service plan is so users. Here's how it works: tical of the pre-paid newcomers. Mobile and Boost are going the envy of the wireless indus- As mainstream cell phone straightforward, 87 percent of To use the rescue ring, a cell "It's like, hmm, too good to be about it in different ways. try: It says 53 percent of its sub- service providers struggle to subscribers added minutes to phone user preprograms the true," Hava Brchich, 16, said. Virgin Mobile has a partner- scribers use their phones to send attract customers and increase their account in January without phone to ring at a time when the But, competitors in the wire- ship with MTV that allows its text messages to each other, sales in the grim economy, two speaking to customer service user might need an escape. less market are taking notice. subscribers to use phones for compared with about 20 percent maverick companies are chang- and 50 percent activated their There's even a choice of several Analysts are whispering that video voting, audio postcards for the rest of the industry. ing the rules of the wireless phones online. Music Television personalities other companies, spurred by and wake-up calls from reality- Analysts expect services like game. Virgin Mobile and rival Those numbers have the to voice the rescue. When the Virgin Mobile's early success, show celebrities; also. Virgin text messaging to drive the use Boost Mobile are targeting the wireless industry salivating phone rings, the user can choose are thinking about launching Mobile has attracted a national of data services on phones, high school and college-age because, aside from market- to ignore or answer, depending similar ventures focusing on customer base that is 55 percent especially among young people. crowds with simple, prepaid ing, calls to customer service on the circumstances. Virgin teens and young adults. female, which is highly unusual "Our largest users of text wireless plans and features are one of the biggest costs in Mobile also has features such as Particularly, some in the in the wireless business. Boost messaging are 16- to 24-year-old based on fun and convenience the business. a "balance button'' that shows wireless industry now think has tie-ins with surfing, biking females, and then if you had a rather than just pricing. Andrew Cole, wireless how much talk time the user has that some of these potential and other extreme sports events; breakdown of geography, ifs Unlike mainstream plans industry analyst at consult- left, and message group's where young customers — contrarian its customers are in California spread relatively evenly," that do credit checks and lock ing firm Adventis, said users can share opinions teens who listen to rap-metal, and Nevada only, and they are Schulman said. "We thought customers into annual contracts. Virgin Mobile's results show through text messages. for instance — never would buy about 60 percent male. that there would be an urban tilt Virgin Mobile and Boost — both how prepaid companies can So far, the strategy appears to a phone from the same wireless Virgin Mobile's rebel reputa- in text messaging, but we part-owned by major cellular make money. be working. Virgin Mobile USA carrier their parents use. It will tion is more than just marketing; haven't seen that" TALENT: Students CD: 90 Day Men beat to perform at Wilson new sound through soul, rock, quality instrumenals TALENT, from page II performance of their epic $150 prize, according to poem, "Through a Boy's Loyacano. Junior Ross Eyes." The piece was an emo- CD. from page 11 is found in the first song, Got Style? Copperman, who sang a self- tional dramatization of a "Eyes In the Road," the but the remaining two composed song called young man reading a letter final song on the CD, pro- tracks lack soulful appeal "Believe," won third place in from his father. As he reads duces too forlorn of a and are replaced by more the competition. on, he discovers that his sound. It starts with the depressing sounds. Senior Jamie Vigliotta father is leaving the family. It eclectic sounds of guitar, The group plans to tour and senior Matt Eubank is too much for the son to which give way to piano, across the United States and won second place with their bear, and the piece ends with sounding entirely too much Europe throughout the fall pro- break dancing performance an offstage scream, as he kills like elevator music. The moting its single and upcom- entitled "The Two-Sided himself. song is a little over two ing long-playing CD, "Panda Write for The Breeze Octagon." For Franklin, it wasn't all minutes long and guaran- Park," set for release early next "We love to perform break about winning. To him, it was teed to have the listener fast year, according to the 90 Day dancing in front of an audi- enough that he was "satisfied asleep during that short Men's Web site, vmuoun- xS-3151 ence — it brings our level with our performance." amount of time. errt£om/90DayMeii. up," Vigliotta said. It was the first time the 90 Day Men provide a 90 Day Men will be per- Junior Jamaal Crowder, three ever had performed new sound to the music forming today at 8 p.m. in PC senior Chad Franklin, and together, but Franklin has no genre with impressive Ballroom. Tickets are $5. For Jamaal Anthony, garnered doubt that the three will per- instrumental quality. A more information visit the the first place prize with the form together again. good mix of soul and rock band's Web sitr

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Running Offensive Players of the Week Fullback Rich Demers, of the University of Massachusetts, game nets scored two touchdowns and had three receptions in the Minutemen's 24-14 victory over 279 yards the College of William & Mary. Demers set career highs with 26 BY KHAI.IL GARRIOTT 4* carries, 171 rushing yards and senior writer 197 all-purpose yards. '•*fe &J&*kFA University of Rhode Island's The friendly confines of Zane wide receiver Wendall Showker Field at Bridgeforth Stadium Williams racked up 243 all-pur- proved hospitable once again pose yards on 11 touches in its Saturday, as the Dukes drew from 21-17 loss to Villanova their supportive Homecoming & University. The senior posted crowd to defeat the University of „«^H/ ^B ^H 105 rushing yards, 71 receiving Richmond, 34-14. . yards, 58 yards on kick returns Despite giv- Saturday ■ and 9 yards on punt returns. ing up 14 points in the final 4:39, Uof R Defensive Players of the Week the Dukes held Villanova linebacker Brian on for the win by Hulea tallied a career-high 18 gaining more tackles in the Wildcat's 21-17 than twice as ^1 ■ / win over Rhode Island. many rushing) Twelve of Hulea's stops were yards as the vis- unassisted tackles. iting Spiders and capitalizing on Linebacker Travis McLaurin Richmond turnovers. ^ of the College of William & "We just needed to beat anyone," Mary collected 11 tackles, forced coach Mickey Matthews said. "We com- a fumble and snagged an inter- peted really hard, and there are a lot of ception in the Tribe's 24-14 things we can build off rnrni this game." defeat by UMass. A 24-0 halfhme k-ad for JMU (3-3,2- 2 Atlantic 10 Conference) was thanks in Rookie of the Week large part to its sucass on the gmund UMass punter Christian The Dukes rushed for 156 yards in the Koegel averaged 45.0 yards on first half, led by red-shirt freshmen tail- four punts. Three of the fresh- backs Alvin Banks and Maurice Fenner. man's punts dropped inside the Banks, listed as a game-time decision Tribe's 20-yard line. after sitting out last week against Wlanova University because (rf a lower Spec. Teams Player of the Week leg injury, carried the ball nine times for 67 Return specialist David first-half yards. Renner gained 57 yanjs on Bailey of the University of New seven carries, including a 36-yard run > Hampshire returned the open- with 731 remaining in the Kilt ing kickoff 98 yards for a touch- "I felt better in the second quar- I.AURA DEAN/J*'"' ■#*» down in the Wildcats'. 22-21 loss ter, when [my injury) w,isn'l ,is to the University of Delaware. stiff as it was in the beginning of Senior defensive end Jerame Southern takes a University of Richmond player to the ground In the Dukes 34-14 vic- Bailey's return was the longest tory over the Spiders Saturday during the Homecoming game. Southern made eight tackles (four solo) In the game. in the A-10 this season. w JMU, page U S^ —from staff reports

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*^^9f^^* ^^^■ssssaTgyJ S^V^^JBBBBIBBS^ ^^BBB " BY JAM l IK* i\ contributing writer JMU fell |o Hofstra Unn ersilv after defender Kathryn Serai's goal with 21:38 to go in the see ond half gave the Prick a 1-01 le.nl. and the Sunday eventual Vftt>| Drexel tory, Friday at 0 Showier JMU k. ^"JJBSBgH Field at Bridgeforth 3 Stadium. ^-^>> The loss dn>ps the Dikes to 4-11 overall and 1-3 in the JL >r C olonial Athletic Associatktn, as *\ ^r Hofstra's record was pushed to JrWr >---- ., 9-3 overall and 1-2 in the CAA.

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AMY MTOtSON/iMor phnu»raphri One of the major Both the men's and women's swimming teams begin the 2003-04 season problems on our team Oct. 25 against George Washington University in Washington, D.C. right now is not coming through on scoring opportunities VOLLEYBALL -Heidi Beck junior forward Jones does not lead Dukes to win 99 — "Even,' conference game Mil PIKmVAmv f'alrrvm Senior middle blinker but following two consecu- Delaware, 3-0, Saturday in now becomes a must win," Sophomore midfielder Abby Hummel scored the game-win- Dana (ones tive errors, )MU gave Newark, Del. coach Irene Horvat said. "We've ning gaol at JMU beet Drexel University. 3-0, yesterday. collected a Hofstra a 20-16 lead that it JMU dropped to 7-10 gi»t three CAA games left, and career-high Saturday never relinquished overall and 2-3 in the CAA we need to win every single one opportunities, outplaying the ward Baillie Wrsfeld led JMU Sophomore outside hit- with three shots on goal, includ- 28 IciUi |Ml Jones once again was the of those to get back to .500." Pride and keeping the ball in Friday as ter Fmilee Hussack and leader on the Dukes' side, The lone goal came off Hofstra territory for much of ing the Dukes' two best scoring JMU fell in 0 Jones combined for 13 of as she collected 12 kills in Hofstra's only corner shot of the the game, en route to getting chances of the evening. four games the Dukes' 18 kills in the the match. Senior libero night. Midfielder Sekayi nine comer shots. In the first half, Versfeld's (30-26. 30- third game, helping |MU to Lauren Ruzicka tallied Liburd's centering pass was i fell of the major problems long shot bounced into the net, 26, 28-30 a 30-28 win in the game eight digs of her own in received by forward Amy on our team right now is not apparently breaking a score- and 30-27) The I'ri.le improved to 8- the loss. Krysiewski who set up Sergi for coming through on scoring less tie. However, the goal was to Hofstra University in 10 overall and 4-0 in the The next game for the Dukes a one timer StfgTl attempt from opportunities," junior forward overruled because her attempt Hempstead, NY. Colonial Athletic Association will be Friday, when it hosts the just inside the urcle quickly Heidi Beck said. was from outside the circle. The Dukes battled back In the Dukes second University of North CMOIM skipped along the turf and into The IXikes outshot Hofstra 9- "As far as the rules go, one and (orth for points with the match over the weekend, it Wilmington in Godwin Gym. the comer of the goal. I and held the same advantage Pride during the lir-t gum lost to the University of —from staff reports JMU had numerous scoring in penalty comers. Freshman for- set DUKES, page 14 141 THE BREEZE I MONDAY, OCT. 13, 2003 SWWTJ JMU: Dukes' defense stifles Spiders

JMV.fivm page 13 With about seven minutes seconds later, when sophomore forcing another Richmond punt. the game,' Banks Mid T hi- mnaining m the rirst quarter, red- linebacker Isai Bradshaw scored With 1:48 left in the quarter, was a real big win for us — it shirt junitir defensive tackle Sid on a 12-yard returned fumble by Rabil made good on a 26-yard could be the start o( a streak Evans blocked a 28-yard field Spiders' tailback David Edwards. field goal try that extended the going down the stretch." goal attempt by Richmond's "We knew that |Spinner| is a lead to 34-0. Both quarterbacks were Joseph Fore. Junior comerback pretty good quarterback; we The Spiders' running back very efficient in the first hall, as Cortez Thompson picked up the watched a lot of film on him," Kenny Dantzler ended JMU's red-shirt junior quarterback ball and ran it back to Southern said. "We wanted to shutout hopes with 439 left in the Matt LeZotte completed seven Richmond's 48-yard line, energiz- make sure that we tackled him contest, scoring on a 7-yard run of 10 passes for 100 yards, and ing the 12,470 people in atten- knv. and I think we did that." after a 71-yard drive. Richmond quarterback Bryson dance. A 29-yard completion As was the story in the first An 80-yard drive orchestrated Spinner connected on 12 of 16 from LeZotte to Tolley preceded half, JMU was led by its defense in just under two minutes ended attempts for 92 yards. With the the first points of the game, an 8- and rushing attack to start the in a 37-yard touchdown reception Dukes' top two wide receivers yard touchdown strike fnim the second half. Spinner, the by the Spiders' wide receiver — senior Alan Harrison and same pair on the ensuing play. University of Virginia transfer, Boyd Ouden with 43 seconds red-shirt freshman D.D. Boxley The Dukes would keep the tried to thread the needle on a remaining. An ensuing extra — out with injuries, red-shirt pressure on in the second quarter, pass play just over two and a half point made the final score 34-14, sophomore Nic Tolley provid- scoring 17 more unanswered minutes into the third quarter. much to Reid's dismay. ed LeZotte's favorite target. points thanks to scores by all Red-shirt junior strong safety "I thought JMU played terrific catching three balls for 52 yank three units — offense, defense Rondell Br.idk'v made him pay, — they controlled the line of and a touchdown. and special teams. intercepting the ball and setting scrimmage," Reid said. "Their "Matt LeZotte really is the dif- A little over three minutes into up another red zone opportunity. skill is terrific, and they have ference-maker." Richmond coach the quarter. Banks ripped off a 31- The combination of Banks and some guys that can really run." Jim Reid said. "But I really like yard run to Richmond's 16-yard Fenner continued to find gaping Reid cited his team's inabilitv their |whole| offense — they're line that would set up his touch- holes in the Richmond defense, as to get into the end zone in the big up front and their wide-outs down run. With 926 remaining in Fenner capitalized by scoring on first half as a reason for the make big plays." the half, Banks found the end a 5-yard run with just over 10 game's lopsided start. The Dukes' 24-point lead after zone on a 3-yard carry followed minutes left in the quarter to "We really couldn't stop .10 minutes of play was not quite by an extra point by freshman make it 31-0 in favor of the Dukes. them," Reid said. "It seemed indicative of how the first half was place-kicker David Rabil. Matthews commended the per- like they (JMU) had 1,000 played, however. JMU committed Red -shirt senior defensive end formances of his young tailbacks. yards out there." six penalties for 60 yards and had Jerame Southern sacked Spinner "Both those guys are still real- With the win, JMU impntved possession of the ball for nearly with 8:17 left to force a Richmond ly young backs, but they have so to 3-0 at home this season for the five fewer minutes than the punt, and Rabil connected on his much ability," Matthews said. first time since 2000 Spiders. But, the Dukes converted first coUege field goal, a 31-van.lcr "They'll get nothing but better." JMU will look to string togeth- on three of four red-zone sailing that upped the lead to 17-0. The JMU's secondary was abk' to er consecutive wins when it trav- DRIWUII SON/., phuwumpher chances and used a key special MldlMn faithful were given break up several of Spinner's els to the College of William & Red-sWrt freshman running back AMn Banks puds away from ttw teams play to take the lead. another reason to cheer some 30 passes on Richmond's next drive, Mary Saturday at 1 pjn. University of Richmond defense during Saturday's 34-14 victory.

DUKES: Offense sputters in loss MEN'S SOCCER JMU, Towson post scoreless tie DUKES, from page 13 into the net. We need players Abby Hummel scored with of our people has to touch a to follow through and finish 10:53 remaining in the first In Colonial Athletic Tigers, who still are in failed to convert on the Tigers' shot fnim outside the circle," our opportunitirs half, putting the Dukes out Association action. Towson search of their first victory in best opportunity of the game Versfeld said. For the Dukes, it was the in front, 1-0. University played JMU to a 2003, as they are now 0-9-2 when M hammered a ball Late in the second half, seventh game this season that JMU went up 2-0 on a scoreless double overtime tie overall and 0-2-1. from 18 yards out that deflect- JMU had another scoring was decided by one goal. pentalty stroke by freshman Friday at the Tigers' Towson JMU dominated the tempo ed off the crossbar. opportunity off a penalty "It's still going to be a midefielder Baillie Versfeld. Center Field. of the game offensively, out- With the tie, JMU now 6- corner. Versfeld got a clean crapshoot," Horvat said. Red-shirt sophomore for- Red-shirt freshman goal- shooting the Tigers, 16-6. 4-1 overall and 1-1-1 in the shot off, but it sailed high "You definitely don't want ward Hollie DeCrocco keeper Kevin Trapp record- The best scoring opportunity CAA. Sunday, JMU played over the crossbar. to have more than three loss- rounded out the Dukes' ed his fifth shutout of the on the night for the Dukes came yet another CAA opponent "We had nine corners and es in conference play." storing with a goal at the season for the Dukes by in the beginning of the first over- the University of Delaware plenty of shots," Horvat The Dukes hosted Drexel 4:31 mark in the second half. making two saves on the time period when freshman and tied, 1-1. said. "We've really out- I mwrsiiy Sunday in a criti- Red-shirt sohomore goal- day. Towson goalie Zak midfielder Mark Torten had his The Dukes face Virginia played a lot of our oppo- cal CAA matchup and shut keeper Lori Anico earned Thompson stopped 10 shots shot from 8 yards out stopped Commonwealth University nents; we've just had a prob- out the Dragons, 3-0. the shutout for JMU, mak- and posted his second by Thompson. Friday in Richmond. lem with putting the ball Sophomore midfielder ing five saves. shutout on the year for the Defender Andrew Marshall —from staff reports 5 0 0,000 GJvEATWOK NEW BOOKS oriental gourmet 219 Burgeee Road Twenty thousand titles Tel. 540442.7200 Fax 540.442.7227 More than 50 different categories including literature, Drama, Poetry, General Fiction, Mystery, American & World Hillary, Political Science Sociology, Psychology, Self Help, New OPEN LATE Age, Sports, Fifcms, Camping, Hiking, Music History, Audio Books, Religion, Until 2AM Saturday Philosophy, Business, Reference, Education, Travel, Computer Books, Cooking, Gardening, Children's Books, and much more. All 60% to 90% off retail Campus Special Today thru Oct 19 • 9AM to 7PM ClHikM fitee1 Met' in HIIiMuiKiufu Cro##inj $1. Shopping Center IS «»*»»•* of JWJ Uil-llnnot Acroee from new Wat- Mart Ml; toe m m U m t »•*» for KM sips. www. o/vbookratr. com / MINI ConiDinstion Pl8tt6r

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