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httpy/breeae jtnu.edu ™%mwl*4g4 is Liberty" M S M 4 D N lM«mF TODAY'S WEATHER Partly cloudy, high 66°F. tow42°F. Extended forecast on page 2 B R z 3376 u N E . '■ is/'wmaM MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1998 ABC might punish 2 local bars mendations and decide whether IKATHERYN LENKER compromise, which would mean office for bringing such a charge substantiated by Oglesby. to uphold them or modify them. a higher fine and shorter suspen- against the restaurant owners. The reports contained misrep- news editor The restaurant owners had sion of their licenses. "[The charge] had nothing to resentations that "involved the An ABC hearing officer has until 5 p.m. Friday to appeal. As Lafayette said some of the do with [the other charges]; it was reported gross sales of taxable upheld several preliminary of 4:30 p.m. no appeal had been charges were unfounded in an dismissed because it was food and beverages and the charges in a case against the own- filed, ABC spokesperson Suzanne ABC report mailed Oct. 13, unfounded," Lafayette said. amount of tax due and payable ers of JM's Grill and the Blue Horsley said. including charges that Waterman, Charges that the Blue Foxx on those sales," Oglesby wrote. Foxx Cafe, and recommended Michael Lafayette, a Richmond Baur and Muller weren't "of tried to defraud Harrisonburg According to the Oct. 21 issue that their ABC licenses be tem- attorney for the restaurant own- good moral character and by filing monthly meals tax of Daily News-Record, ABC Spe- porarily suspended. ers, said Jon Waterman, owner of repute," the report said. reports from Jan. 1, 1995, to cial Agent Michael Wiggs testi- The three-person ABC Board JM's Grijl, and Craig Baur and Calling the character charge a March 31,1997, that were"fraud- fied at the hearing that when will review Chief Hearing Offi- Steven Muller, co-owners of the "bunch of bull," Lafayette, said he ulent or contains a false repre- cer Michael Oglesby's recom- Blue Foxx, might make an offer in is disgusted at the Staunton ABC sentation of a material fact" were see JM's page 9 Family fun Dukes set at JMU for Bear trap, a weekepe win 34-28 ANGELA HAIN ISETH BURTON I contributing writer sports editor More than 2,000 families came to JMU It had been a long time since every- this weekend to visit their sons or daugh- thing fell into place for the JMU football ters for Parents' Weekend. team. The relieved smiles on their faces as Brian and Beth LaSalle, from Yarmouth, they ran off the Bridgeforth Stadium field Maine, visited their daughter Megan for Saturday evening after the Dukes held on the first time since she mov*ed to JMU in for a 34-28 victory over the University of August. Maine were testament to that. "I was excited about seeing my parents "It's been too long," JMU Head Coach again, and getting to spend time together," Alex Wood said. "It's been a long freshman Megan LaSalle said. drought." "We went on a campus tour, to the The Dukes had waited 28 days since Arboretum and to the soccer game," Beth their last win for the elusive pieces to LaSalle said. "We mainly hoped to spend come together. In front of an overflow quality time together." Parents' Weekend crowd, the Dukes were Glenda Rooney, assistant vice president able to overcome a concussion to starting for parent and constituent relations office, quarterback Greg Maddox and finally said there were several events for parents combine a gutsy rushing performance and students. ROBERT NATt/sluff photographer from Curtis Keaton with timely defensive "I think parents come to Parents' Week- Running back Curtis keaton (7) avoids University of Maine defenders while stops and some stellar offensive line play Jason Inskeep (65) blocks. Keaton tied JMU's single game touchdown see MOMS page 9 record with three end zone runs in the Dukes' 34-28 victory over Maine. see FOOTBALL page 27 Students 'Let Go,' learn about slavery in Wilson Hall Pieh, a direct descendant of how slavery and its ugly images the master's. The play was per- Patel said. Patel attended Thurs- VINITA VISWANATHAN Singbeh Pieh, the leader of the have crept into our lives and formed by The Touring Theatre day night's program. style editor slave revolt aboard the ship Amis- unconsciously become part of our Ensemble of North Carolina. The cast made its entrance i tad, was an amalgamation of vari- everyday lingo. The unique presentation of from behind the audience and An entire audience was mes- ous court cases that occurred "Songs like 'Let My People both sides of the story allowed approached the stage while merised Thursday, as more while slavery was at its peak. Go,' and words like 'jimmy' that viewers to judge for themselves singing "Let My People Go." The than 1,000 people watched the The evening began with a brief evolved from the infamous Jim who the victim was and was well cast had soulful voices which play, "Let My People Go: The introduction by Joanne Gabbin, Crow Laws trace their roots back received by all those present. brimmed with emotion as they Trials of Bondage in Words of director of the Honors Program. to the period when slavery exist- "I was really impressed by the sang the songs that transported Master and Slave," in Wilson Gabbin provided a sneak preview ed," Gabbins said. different approach, as it did not one and all present into an era Hall Auditorium. of what lay ahead and also Around 30 court cases were present a biased opinion of any- when men owned men. The play, which was consid- explained how the play was a enacted by a cast of six members thing but gave us the opportunity Ayanna Thompson, resident ered by many as a great follow- depiction of past events of as they presented each case from to witness proceedings as they up to the speech by Samuel H. oppression. She cited instances of two viewpoints — the slave's and happened," sophomore Tejas see PERFORMANCE page 9 2 Monday, Qg. 26, 1998 The Breeze TABLE OF CONTENTS B R E-E Z E "To the press alone, chequered as • pg. 13 — Column: Women and • pg. 18-19 — Halloween NEWS OPINION it is with abuses, the world is • pg. 3 — Alcohol Aware- • pg. 10 — House editorial: relationships by Jason Slattery SPORTS indebted for all the triumphs ness Week vigil • pg. 23 — Men's soccer JMU's contribution to Harrison- STYLE which have been gained by • pg. 3 — Depression • pg. 14 — Speaker: Kiueh • pg. 25 — Women's soccer burg's economy reason and humanity over error Awareness Week preview • pg. 27 — Column: Gimme a and oppression." • pg. 10 — Letters to the editor Chinh • pg. 4 — Harmony vigil Minute by Seth Burton — James Madison • pg. 4 — Libertarians • pg. 14—Classic Rock Con- • pg. 11 — DARTS AND PATS • pg. 29 —Sports Beat prepare for election cert • pg. 11 — Column: Boyish • pg. 4— See-Saw-A-Thon • pg. 15 — Beloved movie review LIFESTYLE FYI Boys by Courtney A. Crowley • pg. 15 — Zirkle House review • pg. 5— University • pg. 31 — 'Scopes & Soaps The Breeze is published Monday and Council meeting • pg. 13 — Letters to the Editor FOCUS • pg. 33 — Comics & Crossword Thursday mornings and distributed throughout James Madison University and the local Harrisonburg communi- ty. Comments and complaints should Boulevard near the Carrier Drive Harassment be addressed to Courtney A. Crowley, entrance. • An incident of harassment editor. occurred in an academic building Maling address: POLICE LOG The Breeze Disorderly Conduct between Oct. 16 at 5 p.m. and Gl Anthony-Seeger Hall ' Oct 19 at 11 p.m. Underage Consumption of • A JMU student was Judicially MSC6805 I STEVEN LANDRY James Madison University Alcohol charged with disorderly conduct Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807 police reporter onOct23. Failure to stop Phone. (540) 568-6127 • Two JMU students were judl- • Non-student Ptacido R. Campus police report the follow- ciafly charged with underage • Two JMU students were judi- Fax:(540)568-6736 cially charged with disorderly Sanchez, 29, of Harrisonburg, E^VIal address: ing: consumption of alcohol on Oct. the_ [email protected] conduct on Oct. 23 at 2:01 a.m. was arrested and charged with 23 at 2:01 am. on Greek Row. failure to stop for a police officer Breeze Net on Greek Row. http://breeze.jmu.edu Underage Possession of displaying beacons and a sound- Driving Under the influence Alcohol ing siren on Oct 22 at 1:33 a.m. Section phone numbers • Ashley Gillenwater, 19. of of Alcohol Dangerous Practices Opinion/Style: x3846 Richmond, was arrested and ♦ Non-student Scott A. Sutton, • Two JMU students were judi- Grand Larceny News: x669$ cially charged with dangerous Focus: x6729 charged for underage posses- 26, of Staunton, was arrested • Unidentified individuals and charged with driving under Sports/Graphics: x6709 sion of alcohol on Oct. 23 at 2:06 practices on Oct 23 at 2:01 a.m. allegedly removed 11 Sony Play Photo: x6749 a.m. the influence of alcohol on Oct. on Greek Row. General Manager 22 at 1:30 a.m. on University Cheryl Floyd, x8084 see POLICE LOG p<ge 9 Bookkeeper Susan Shifflett, x8089 LOCATION DUKE DAYS EVENTS CALENDAR The Breeze is located in the lower level of Anthony-Seeger Hall. * "Examining Male/Female Relations in the Workplace — Sexual MONDAY, OCT. 26 Harassment Implications," 10 a.m., University Services 102, call x6727 Cleveland Duke • JMU Adult Degree Program Informational Meeting 5:30 p.m., Paul • Harmony Meeting, 830 p.m., Taylor 311, call Chris Dolce at x6000 Street House, call x6824 • Paramount's Kings Dominion Auditions, noon, Grafton-Stovall The- • Campus Assault Response Helpline, 6 p.m., Maury 205, call Melanie at atre, call (804) 876-5142 438-8053 ♦ SG A Meeting, 5 p.m., Highlands Room, call x6376 South Main St ♦ College Republicans Meeting, 8 p.m., Taylor 400, call Stephanie at 438- 3160 • Students for Camp Heartland Meeting 7 p.m., Taylor 309, call Sarah at x6332 # Delta Sigma Pi Charitable Fundraiser, 24 hours, the commons, e-mail Denisse at chassedx WEDNESDAY, OCT.