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BY LISA NATALICCHIO She received a Fulbright l-inguage Teacher award from of Teffi's works and allowed head BOV staff writer award to study and teach in the Foreign Language more people to enjoy her writ- On Jan 7, the JMU commu- France and earned a certificate Association of Virginia. She ing by translating and editing nity lost a valuable member of in French studies from the received JMU's first volumes of her works. agenda the teaching faculty. Elizabeth University of Paris. She com- Distinguished Service Award in Neatrour was considered the leading expert, even in Russia, BY JAMES DAVID Baylor Neatrour, a professor pleted an M.A. degree in 1966 19%, and Mary Washington assistant news editor emerita of Russian and French and a Ph.D. in 1973 in Russian named her its Distinguished on the pre-Russian Revolution and an internationally recog- lapguage and literature from Alumnus in 1999. author and playwright, A possible rise in tuition nized figure in foreign language Indiana University. Neatrour founded JMU's according to the press release. and other budgetary issues studies, died at her home in Neatrour received the presti- Governor's Russian Studies Her colleagues think equally dominated Friday's Board ot Harrisonburg. gious Pushkin Medal in 1998 Academy and helped estab- as high of her. Visitors meeting, while future Neatrour had a successful from the American Council of lished a sister-city program Former professor of French construction projects played a teaching career and also made Teachers of Russian, among between Harrisonburg and Milton Perlman said, "I enjoyed supporting role during presen- advances in the Russian field, Ptwco CouncsyofMfMjyir/irr numerous honors during her Peterhof, Russia. knowing her, she was a delight- tations made to the board. according to a 1999 article in Professor Elizabeth Baylor academic career. She was hon- 11M ■ con? of Neatrour's good- ful person," The board spent the majority Montyelter, the |MU magazine. Neatrour on the cover of ored with a reception at the will mission over the years has Former professor of Russian of the meeting listening to the Neatrour is credited for "culti- Montpeller. 1999. Russian embassy in Washington been JMU's Russian Program, James Conis said, "She was very specifics of the budget, its vating goodwill between for her efforts in developing according to Montpelier. dynamic and always had stu- impact and its casual relation- Americans and Russians," Russian until her recent illness, American-Russian goodwill According to Montpelier, dents eager to be in her class ... ship with the chance that tuition according to the article according to a JMU press relations. Neatrour extensively studied she was always enthusiastic. could rise as much as $200 for Neatrour earned a master's release notifying the communi- In 1991, Neatrour received the writings of Nadezhda Because of her influence, JMU in-state undergraduate stu- degree in education from JMU tv of her death. the Outstanding Faculty Award Tern, which is the pseudonym expanded its horizons (in terms dents. The board also was intro- (then Madison College) in 1960, Born in Buffalo, N.Y., from the State Council of Higher of Nadezhda Aleksandrovna of] exchange students and study duced to the idea that they joined the foreign language fac- Neatrour earned a B.A. in Education for Virginia, and, in Bucminskaya (1872-1952). abroad programs." should be the ones who set the ulty at Madison in 19hl and French from Mary 1989, she received the Neatrour intensely strove to A memorial service was price ot tuition again now that continued as a professor of Washington College in 1954. Distinguished Foreign gain a greater understanding held Tues., Jan. 11. the tuition freeze could be lifted. -U I don't think our students and their parents will be Dukes take very pleased... knowing that we have to give all {that money 'Pride' in win back to the state]. — Linwood Rose over Hof stra JMU President 99 Fanning scores 28 points to lead JMU to first CAA win of season Before exiting as governor, BY AARON GRAY three blocked shots. James Gilmore cut $273 million staff writer With three minutes hum Virginia higher education The Dukes hosted CAA remaining in the first h.ilf. in his proposed budget, which newcomer Hofstra Hofstra fought back to cut the translated into a $1.3 million University on Saturday after- Dukes' lead to 26-23. After a reduction for JMU's general noon and taught the Pride an JMU time-out, the Dukes' fund appropriations in tne cur- important lesson about their defense tightened up and the rent fiscal year and a 6 percent new conference to the tune of offense exploded. Fanning cut in its operating budget, a 68-49 defeat. tallied 5 consecutive points according to a Jan. 10 article in « . , The Dukes followed by a strong move in The Breeze and presenters at the Saturday (8-5, 1-3) the paint by Mitchell for a BOV meeting. In addition. Hofstra controlled left-handed layup. Gilmore unfroze tuition but 40, the tempo With the seconds ticking required that a total of e wmch away. Fanning tried to find $9,507,417 of that extra tuition JMU„.„ «tyas sparked sophomore Chns Williams on money be reverted, or given W 68 by an 11-2 the break, but it was senior back to, the state's general fund run to begin forward Ron Anderson who in the next two years. the game. It pulled the ball off the rim for was in those first five min- a dunk at the buzzer. The Tuition reactions utes that junior guard David dunk capitalized a 9-2 run for and possible solutions Fanning introduced his the Dukes. shooting hand to the Hofstra Throughout the first half In terms of a rise in tuition defense by sinking three JMU did exactly what it where the money collected straight jumpers from wanted to accomplish — would not be used at JMU, but beyond the arc. jump out to an early lead and reverted back to the state, JMU Even though the Dukes control the game in the paint. President Linwood Rose said, looked smaller down low, Fanning led all scores with 22 "That is obviously a policy junior forwards Pat Mitchell points in the first half. No decision that we aren't very and Kenny Whitehead Hofstra player was in double- pleased with. 1 don't think our owned the post and defen- digits at the break but guard students and their parents will CHRIS LAWntJUaffplkllnlraplKr sive boards. Each pulled Rick Apodaca led his squad be very pleased with all of us Sophomor* guard Chris Williams drivss Into the lane during Saturday's game down 10 and 12 rebounds, with 8 points and three knowing that we have to give against Hofstra University. JMU won 68-49 In the first-ever meeting between the respectively. Junior center Ian rebounds. all [that money back to the two teams. The Dukes' next test Is Jan. 16 at Drexel University In Philadelphia, Pa. Caskill added to the demoli- tion with eight rebounds and seeCONVO, page 17 see BOV, page 5 Applicant pool up for class of '06 Alumnus Admissions to accept same number of freshman as last year signs with BY KATE SNYDER More at the door of-state students from apply- tor early decision. "JMU is def- staff writer ing to |MU; however. Meadows initely my first choice," he said. N.Y. Giants The future of JMU's student said this has not been the case. "If 1 get deferred I will be dis- Former JMU tailback and body is about to be decided as i Admission* expacts "Hie true effect of this concern appointed, but I'll still have my I more applicants than in cannot be completely deter- hopes up for an acceptance return specialist Delvin Joyce the deadline for undergraduate Ph.*, Courto 1 IMI \R*TS Ml 1)1 \ admissions applications past years for both mined until acceptances have later in the spring." ('01) signed a two-year contract JMU alumnus Delvin Joyca approaches. By Jan. 15, JMU early decision and reg- been mailed and students have John Hargrave, a freshman at with the NFL's New York ular admittance made their final decisions, Virginia Wesleyan College, is Giants. Joyce had been working hopefuls must have their appli- pound frame left many wonder- cations in the mail and will start according to Meadows. hoping to transfer to JMU. "I'm at John Hancock in Tyson's I 3,200 to be accepted "(Sept. 11) didn't affect my really looking for the atmos- Comer when he signed his first ing whether the Martinsville the months of waiting for indi- I for freshman class native had a futun' at the profes- vidual acceptance letters. ihone t>l S.IKHII just beidusr I tre of a larger university and professional contract. had my mind made up last e no worries about attending Arriving at JMU as a walk- sional level. Sune >|uesti«ned il According to Mark Joyce would be signed by a Meadows, senior admissions I Most applicants from year about where I wanted to a school far from home," he said. on and departing as one of the I Va. and northern states team in the Canadian Football counselor, next year's freshman go to school, and since then Neither applicant comment- greatest to ever don the purple like N.Y., Pa., and Md. I've applied to schools even ed on his chances of acceptance, and gold for the Dukes, Joyce League. The CFL's field is wider class will look very similar to than the Nil's, a fact that would recent classes. Although not all farther away," said Jamie but both said the)' are intrigued holds school career records in Naughton, a senior at CD. about what the school has to all-purpose yards (5,659). punt allow Joyce to ulili/e his speed. applications have been No offers were made, howev- received, a greater number of states including New York Hylton High School in offer and will be excited if given return yards (1,488) and kickoff return yards (1,902). er, and Joyce said he believed he applicants is expected this year, Pennsylvania and Maryland, Vwodbridge, Va. the chance to attend JMU. mb and have similar qualifications There wen' more applicants Now the heavy season for In 2000 Joyce became the sec- would earn no opportunity at tlie he said. However, the n" " ond player in Division I football pnifessional level until he was of acceptances will remain the of current students. for early decision this year than application reading will begin. "It looks like the new fresh- in the past. Letters to these According to Meadows, the and the first ever in I-AA to contacted by the Giants recently. same due to the stabilization of Joyce will look to bolster a enrollment. The new freshman man class will be strong, but applicants have already been Office of Admissions is work- amass 1,000 yards each in rush- ing receiving, punt returns and weak New York special teams class will have approximately we've had really strong groups printed and wen? expected to ing hard to get notices to appli- kickoff returns. Joyce left as the unit that ranked last out of 31 3,200 students. Meadows said. for the past few years," be sent out last Friday, cants sooner concerning their Meadows said. Meadows said l-AA's all-lime leader in punt teams in kickoff return aver- There do not seem to be any acceptance All responses will return yards and combined age and 24th in punt return new trends in applicants, Due to the attacks on Sept. Nathan Snyder, a pjnJoi .»t be mailed out on the same day, 11, thoughts of staying closer to Broad water Academy in most likely near the beginning kickoff/ punt return yards. average. according to Meadows. Most Exmore, Va., applied to JMU of April, he laid. Joyces 5-foot-7-inch, 190- — wmpiltd fnm staff rejxtrts are from Virginia and northern. home might have deterred pul 2 ITHK BRKK/.K I MONDAY, JAN. 14. 2(X)2

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MONDAY, JAN. 14 OPINION • College Republicans meeting, 8 p.m., Taylor 402 • Come join Circle K. Have fun and help your community. Circle K meets every Tuesday at 6 p.m., Taylor 305, for more House Editonal Back to normal on information, please contact Amy at aklrains®aolxom four-month anniversary TUESDAY, JAN. 15 Sexual disregard sparks abortion • BaptiM Student Union Hispanic Migrant Ministry, 5:45 WEDNESDAY, JAN. 16 contoversy p.m.. Student Baptist Center at the comer of South Senior urges public drinking etiquette Main Street and Cantrell Avenue. We work with Mexican farmers. Our ministry includes volleyball, • CARE weekly meetings, 7 p.m., Taylor 305, for more Spotlight What resolution have you ringing video, testimony, ESL tutoring and friendship information, contact Erin Strine at strineem already broken'5 building. Speaking Spanish is helpful but not required, contact Archie at 434 6822 Darts & Pats Letters to the editor

POLICE LOG WEATHER LIFESTYLES __^^ Today BY KIMBERLY MCKENZIE Crosswords 10 police wintrier I Partly cloudy High 52 Low 37 Horoscopes 10 Non-student Fred D J Allgood. 24. of Harnsonburg, was arrested and charged with driving under the influ- High Low ence at the intersection of Bluestone and Duke drives Jan 11 at 3:29a m Tuesday Parity Cloudy 52 26 FOCUS

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"I mean, this is not just real estate." i- Guilty verdict A Mass. hockey dad Brooklyn teacher on the goes to jail importance of the World For manslaughter. Trade Center site see stay below SM story below Sept. 11 Experts plan future of WTC site seminars offered

Bv DANA HULL AND BECKY BARTINDALE Knight Ridder Universities across the coun- try scrambled to organize teach- ins and seminars after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, and interest in Arabic language and Islamic studies courses skyrocketed. But the upcoming winter quarter and spring semester mark the first time California students can enroll in such class- es as Bin l.aden and Terrorism Outside the U.S.: The Case of Uzbekistan, or Film After 9/11. Bay Area professors say the terrorist attacks have provided a "teachable moment" unrivaled since the campus activism of the Vietnam War. College students who grew up in peace and pros- perity suddenly crave informa- tion about international affairs as they attempt to understand recent events. Across academic disciplines, university teachers have retooled old courses and JOHN ROCA/iV» Rvt Daily Nrms quickly created new ones, with While worker* complete the task of cleaning up the area of the Sept. 11 attack* at the World Trade Center, official* mu»t decide what will be built In It* place. an eye toward producing better- informed global citizens. wreckage below. "I mean, this is New York Building Congress, velopment corporation began Although local officials there BY JOSH OBTI IN initially were determined to Los Angeles rimes not just real estate." an amalgam of developers, con- forming task forces on various In recent weeks, victims' tractors and realtors. "And to aspects of the rebuilding proj- rebuild the Alfred P. Murrah -66 If* I jagged hole in the heart families, survivors, real estate think we can decide what to do ect, and for now the watch- federal building, they eventu- We did it because it's of lower Manhattan, a 16-acre brokers, politicians, community based on office vacancy rates or word is inclusion, according to ally formed a huge task force moonscape that continues to leaders, businesspeople, histori- real estate trends is ludicrous. panel chief John C. Whitehead to come up with a "vision the right thing to do. trigger fury, grief and numbing ans, museum curators, develop- The whole country will be New York's new mayor, statement." It took nine —Terry Chrisiensen disbelief in people flocking to ers, architects and bankers have watching us." Michael R. Bloomberg, has months to write the statement, see it. voiced confidence the panel and the community finally San Jose State University pellineal voiced a flurry of ideas for science chairmanCM But the emotions flaring rebuilding. The proposals range will honor victim's feelings decided to construct a quiet now at the Work! Trade Center -6 6 above all and find a design memorial park honoring the from sweeping monuments and 95 site, powerful as they are, might memorials to vigorous new This could wind up most New Yorkers can support. 168 bombing victims. be nothing compared with office construction that would But for many observers it But Oklahoma is light years "We didn't do it because we those ahead. rejuvenate the community's being one of the most still seems premature to talk of from Manhattan, which abhors expect a huge influx of enroll- As the lirst phase of cleanup beleaguered economy. concrete plans. Even though the a real estate vacuum and is ment," said San Jose State at Ground Zero nears comple- The newly formed Lower visited sites in the World Trade Center surface area unlikely to rum 16 acres of real University political science tion. New York — and America Manhattan Redevelopment is expected to be cleaned up by estate into parkland. Still, the Chairman Terry Christensen,- — are confronting a difficult Corp. will sift through all the world... June, paving the way for quick voices calling for just that won a whose department will offer' question: What exactly should ideas before agreeing on a final repairs on subways and other major ally last month, when several Sept. 11-related courses be done with the sprawling — Richard Anderson underground facilities, the departing Mayor Rudolph plan, but major construction at New York Building Congress president this spring. "We did it because vacant lot? And how can the the site is not expected to begin clamor of different voices has Giuliani urged the city to forego it's the right thing to do." decision, months or wars away, until later next year. only just begun. development on the site and University of California- possibly tatisK everyone And long before then, there 55 "A lot of people are entitled instead build a memorial with a Berkeley has taken the rare step demanding to be heard? will be lengthy, perhaps ran- to sit at the table." said museum. He said Silverstein of opening two new classes to On a recent wintry day, M corous, public hearings. The A key player is Larry Edward Linienthal, author of could be easily compensated alumni and the public without chilling winds ripped through outcome is unclear, many Silverstein, the Manhattan "The Unfinished Bombing," a with office-development rights charge. Issues in U.S. Foreign the crowds viewing the site, experts say, because what ulti- developer who won a 99-year study of Oklahoma City's elsewhere in Manhattan. Policy After 9/11 and New Yorkers offered radically mately takes shape at the World lease to the World Trade Center response to the 1995 terror Giuliani's plea drew a swift Afghanistan and Its Neighbors different suggestions Some, Trade Center site will say as buildings for $3.4 billion and attack. "This site belongs to response from Bloomberg, who will be offered in the evenings in shaken bv the devastation, said much about how America wants to rebuild them with a Mr. Silverstein, but it also backed a mix of office and retail January University of the area u hallowed ground, a chooses io remember the Sept. mix of offices, retail shops and a belongs to city and state offi- development on the site and California-Los Angeles had 50 mass grave thai must not be 11 terror attacks as it does about memorial. But the land is cials, to victims and survivors. said his predecessor had post-attack seminars ready to defiled with buildings Other* the tuturc of development and owned by the Port Authority of It belongs symbolically to the become "emotional" on the sub- roll by October; an additional 30 could barely contain iheii .nmmercial growth in down- New York and New Jersey, and larger culture. Whatever gets ject. Yet many more emotions will be offered this winter. tngei .11 the terror attad Iravn Manhattan. before any construction is built at Ground Zero will be are likely to surface in the Many professors, particular- mg the area must be rebuilt — "This could wind up being approved a long list of state and the flagship statement of what months ahead; the battle over ly those studying the Near or and quickly. one of the most visited sites in city officials, plus zoning, engi- Sept. 11 means to America." Ground Zero is certain to spark Middle East, have simply "We've got io do the right the world when it's finally com- neering and planning agencies, Linienthal believes New one of the most intense plan- 1 York might learn from ning battles in the history of thing hare, said a Brooklyn plated," said Richard must give their blessings. ve CLASSES, pap 4 teacher, gazing sadly at the Anderson, president of the Earlier this month, the rede- Oklahoma City's experience. New York City. The Force is with them Hockey dad found guilty lh M VRK R HIM R that has inspired their hearts Bv PAMELA FERDINAND mend a 3- to 5-year sentence for The argument that led to The Force is so strong in Washington Post Vim/.- Imes them that they're undaunted by and instructed their values first-time offenders. two physical encounters The Torn' is strong in lha fad that they don't know throughout their lives." But Thomas Junta, Ihc hockey The atmosphere was tense, between Junta and Costin John Guth and Jeff tweiten whether "Episode II" will even -landing outside the theater in father accused of pummeling and onlookers appeared con- occurred at Burbank Ice Arena "Star Wars Episode II play there. Neither does normal street clothes Friday another dad to death, was fused at first as the |udge was in Reading, Mass., a suburb AH* k of the i lone-'' won't t inerama'S nun.igement. afternoon — apart from the found guilty of involuntary forced to ask the lorewoman north of Boston. Choking back open until May lh, but the two Guth is president of the storm troopers drawn on manslaughter by a several times whether the tears at times. Junta testified this Seattle area faru are already m Statdt Star Wars Society, and Tweiten's jeans — they instead Massachusetts )ury Friday in a week that he became upset line for the film. counts among his favorite emphasized a performance-art fatal case of sports rage. when he saw boys "flashing" Guth, 32, and Iwettan, 24, piecea oi memorabilia a tuxedo aspect to their stunt Jurors said in a group state- -66- hockey sticks — swinging them claimed the w Iddy uncoveted custom-made from a set of "Star "We're trying to capture the ment that they felt they had like baseball bats — at other lust and second placet In line IV.irs" bad sheets, which he art of waiting," said Tweiten, a reached a "very difficult, but children and saw one of them outside the i inexama on (an, 1 wean to .ill special "Star Wars" former art student who said he proper decision." Our family will never elbow his son in the head. ItoklK thumbing then notes al functions. "No one else has one had been living with his parents Junta, 44, claimed he killed Quinlan Junta, who was 10 at hycieni' and day jobs, they in the world," he said. Tweiten on Bainbridge Island, Wash., Michael Costin, 40, in self- be complete again. the time, testified that he saw intend Io wail there with onlv Is one oi the club's roughly prior to the sidewalk campout. defense in a violent fight over his father tell Costin to control ahi >n, alternating brtakt, fen the 1,200 members, and has a life- Guth said he owns a home in Junta's concerns about rough the children. entire tour and <> hall months size Vxl.i replica he won in a West Seattle and a multimedia play during their sons' hockey "He (Costin) said, Hockey's rhey're using sleeping bags si.u W.irs" trivia contest production company, but practice on July 5, 2000. — Mary Barbuzzi about hitting," Quinlan said and' il the weather gels loo In a statement, the two declined to name the company Prosecutors, however, said sisler of hockey fight victim Tuesday "My dad said, Thafs nun h iii-i- the ice plane! Hoth, wrote they are "dedicating their Junta overpowered the smaller (expletive). It's about having fun'" . ■' l,i p in ,i v.in lives to a cultural phenomenon sir STAK. pap 4 man, whom he outweighed by -9? The two men initially scuf- 100 pounds, and delivered fled briefly in an alcove between powerful blows to his head and two locker nx>ms before Junta neck, rupturing a major artery. defendant was guilty or not left the ice rink with one of Costin died the next day. before he received an answer. Quinlan'l friends, witnesses At a time of increasingly seri- She finally replied. "Number said. He said he returned about ous adult misconduct at compet- three," referring to the verdict of a minute later because he was itive youth sports events, the tel- involuntary manslaughter. Concerned about his son's and evised trial transfixed observers Asked again to clarify the ver- another's boy's safety as they nationwide, many of whom saw dict, she said: "Three, guilty," as c hanged in the locker room. But in Junta the face of suburban Junta's attorneys shook their some witnesses said Junta re- hockey dads everywhere. heads. Several of his brothers entered the rink looking to Involuntary manslaughter sobbed and hugged other fami- resume the fight. represents a lesser finding than ly members as Junta was led out Nancy Blanchard. an assis- voluntary manslaughter and of the courtroom. tant rink manager, told him he indicates jurors concluded that Costin's sister, Mary couldn't enter the rink and that .iinta did not intend to kill Barbu/zi, appeared in the court- he shoved her against the wall, Costin but that he used too room minutes later, holding the hnnsing her arm. Junta then much force and effectively com- hand of his young daughter and grabbed Costin by the collar mitted an assault and battery surrounded by othei weary fam- and threw him to the floor. that resulted in death. Junta, ily members. She described Blanchard testified. who was immediately taken Costin as a "loving brother, a car- However, Junta said that into custody and his bail ing son" and "a devoted father." Michael Costin had tried to hit revoked, faces up to 20 years in "Our family will never be him first when he entered the prison when he is sentenced complete again. Our family and rink and that both men fell to later this month. Sentencing Michael have paid the ultimate STEVE RJNGMANZSrall/r Tmei guidelines, however, recom- price," she said. serJVRY.pap4 Jeff Tweiten, left, and John Guth wait In line five months in advance to sea the next Star Wars' film. 4 ITIIK. BREEZE I MONDAY. JAN. 14, 2(K)2 NEWS Classes changed by Sept. 11 'Star Wars' fans Jury finds ( / \ssi s. ■ n page Professors say ihe ittacki composers out of our musu hockey reworked regular classes to provided an Instant case study classes, Levine said "But camp near theater reflet l current events. But other th.it cuts across academic fields every president tinea Carter STAR, tnmt page .1 courses Midi .is Historj and "It brings home in ,1 per- has had his administration my God, Seattle is like geek dad guilty Culture of Afghanistan .it the sonal way everything we affected by the Middle I ast Guth and Iweiten also want central now.'' JU*J,ft*npagi I i niversity oi t allromia il want students to understand and now there's discussion of to set a world record for waiting "I admia' their enthusiasm Berfcele) and terrorism, Race, ■bOUl the world today," s.nd expanding the canon to include in line for a mo\ le for the movie, but as its been the floor. Even as Costin lay on Ethnicity and Religious Richard Harris, .» professor of the Koran " Asked what the record is proven in the past, avi' the floor, with Junta kneeling Extremism, planned this Minv global learning at California Interest in all BSpeCtSOl Sept Guth said he had cluh members who wants to BM this or ,im above him, Costin hung onto mer M San lose Stats, are State Uni\ ersity-Monterey 11 is espedalh intense tt New looking into it. other film will be able to get Junta's wrist and continued try- appearing in course catalogs Baj It makes them see the York univendries, some of them How can the)' afford what tickets for it," said Brian ing to punch and kick him. tor the first time Still others ,irv relevance of global studies less than a mile from the World they're doing? Largely through Callaghan. the spokesman for Saving knee injuries prevent- in development. and staying informed about I rade Center and ground zero. donations from cluh members, General Cinema, which man- ed him from quickly standing I here definitek will be global issues long after they Besides developing a class Guth said. ages the Cinerama up to retreat from the fight, people looking -it the new leave the university " called Terrorism and Culls, the Expenses are low — a couple Lor instance, "Phantom [tints said he threw three "off- classes," said senJoi Rebecca Ihe surge of interest in |ohn Jay College of Criminal bucks .i J,n tor IIHKI. mostly Menace" initially ran around balance" punches before Costin Nagy, an International rela- Middle I astern studies and Justice at City University of They kill the time b\ read the clock therein 19W, allowing raised a hand, as it to surrender. tions ma)of .n San Prandsco Sept. Il-related COUrSSS is remi- New York is developing a ter- in>; wah htng mm las on i kith's people to show up and see it on A college hockey player pulled State i nn entry niscent oi the Vietnam War era, rorism institute portable DVD player and talk opening JA\. he said |unta up by his shoulders, and Nagj said the events of Sept when campuses created region- Phase courses are here to mg to people in line for the Adding that Guth and he s,ud he walked away, not 11 will projvl some students al studies programs and Hay," said Associate Provost DIOVie running at Cinerama, Iweiten won't be allowed bO USC even realizing Costin was hurt. into 11.ISM-S they wouldn't have expanded foreign language l.iwreme Kohihnskv "There is "Harry Potter and the t eiararna'i restroonv t lallaghan The police otticer who taken before But others will departments, said Arthur still a feeling of great fear and N IK erer's Stone." s,iid, "We don't encourage am mslx'd to the ice rink found st,i\ awa) bom issues BW h at I i\ me president of Columbia lack of security here in New- "Do you have girlfriends'" one to spend five months out- Junta standing alone outside. terrorism because ot the feaj University's Teachers College York." asked Melame King, who came side a movta theater doing it, Inside the rink, police found caused by theatta* ks in New rofk. It's toil early in the registra- lO BBS Ciuth and Tweiten after they think it's weird." Costin lying bloody and motion- "Some people want to In earlier wars, the academic tion process to get final enroll- read ing about them on the movie And what if "Episode II" less, surrounded by young know more and some ot them r,"-p,>nsi' vvas quite different. ment figures, but many fan Web site. Ain't It Cool ends up playing somewhere skaters. In a taped interview don't," Nag) said ''it s easier "In World War I and World California academics say News" (wumtJiwtitctxil.com) else after all this' • with police stmn after the inci- to live without knowing, War II, we took German out of they've been o\erw helmed by Doth men are single. "Then we will go there," dent, Innta said he wished the because it > scan the curriculum and German student interest. King's first reaction "Oh tluth said fight never happened." -I—'■ ONI 9400 SHOIG REITIAinill -i=ia»| COST: $9 Students. 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Thus it is of the utmost budget posed lor JMU, such as Callahan-Chichester capita] plan. raised $5 million in private -l.iti-l as we cope with the prob- dramatically improve not only importance to ensure student a 50-percent reduction in the "If 1 were to look at this dis- donations and hopes to raise lems of a downward spir.il in well-being ' th«' Infrastructure but m* I^.N maintenance reserve. JMU uti- tribution of dollars and judge it an additional $4 million in the the economy. To [dispropor- ing classroom ■sp.icv and rem>- lizes the maintenance reserve by what has happened in the next 18 months in an effort to tionately] burden specifically vating some of our more anti- Budget reactions for facility up-keep. In reaction past, I would say that the total build a new athletic facility, our students and their parents quated buildings " to the reduction, she said, "We amount of money that JMU which is to be built |uit Glotfelty also supported with that responsibility is S.IIIH- In efforts to adjust JMU's can't be criticized then two might bring home would be S75 beyond the end zone of the amount proposed to be thing we an' p.mt\g to have to budget, Rose assured the board yean from now that our facili- or $80 million instead of $126 Bridgeforth Stadium As I given to the school for con- speak against. I will do that that JMU's instructional side will ties are falling apart." million," Rose said. understand it, the new facility stnution He said, "In brief, with the opportunities I have." not be directly impacted by the Charles King, vice president "For someone who has been will increase our athletes' JMU is recommended to Rose and Phyllis Palmiem, • 'hang.-, in this year's budget. for administration and finance, up and down the road to ' '.vutive director of the St.ne ability to compete and receive 51263 million of a analyzed the challenges before Richmond as many times as I encourage recruitment. It fol- COundl for Higher fiducation possible SI .2 billion for high- JMU in terms of the overall have or |former JMU President] lor Virginia, advocated a uni lows that the increased suc- er education in the state of 66- impact the changes will have on Ron Carrier before me or cess of our teams will benefit Virginia. This is the largest venHjl governing board setting the institution. "For JMU we Charlie King often with me, tuition. the stature of the university's amount suggested for any There are cuts in will have to reduce our budg- and we come back with less athletic program while bring- According to Palmiero, she university in the et," he said. "This will be very, than we had hoped or maybe ing in added revenue." Commonwealth, which is all is advocating coming to a meet- academic affairs but not very painful for JMU. We will just what we thought this insti- ing of the minds with the legis- the more important consider- have to make some hard deci- tution should have, it is ing the recent recognition lature about letting the Board of cuts thai relate to the sions about the services we pro- extremely gratifying this time to Visitors set tuition beyond the -44 JMU has received by the instructional mission of vide in this institution." come back with more than our General Assembly as the most parameters proposed by the share numerically than you ■Mi legislature. under-funded university in that division... Proposed budget might expect," Rose said. It follows that the I .i'h institution is in a dif- the Commonwealth. This amendment The money will go toward ferent situation, and setting a increased success of windfall cannot help but be — Linwood Rose nine projects such as the con- good for the university, just as fee or increase of S2HI is proba- AH President Board members unanimously struction of a center for the arts, our teams will benefit the construction projects can- bly not the best way that each passed one budget amendment music recital hall, renovations institution deal with this RtCtl not help but improve it." in the last order of business in the to Miller and the Harrison situation," she said. 5? the stature of the open session of the meeting. Annex, as well as projects on She also discussed the needs SCHEV's priorities The amendment would "pro the east side of campus. university's athletic- During her presentation to of students who receive linan "Our staff has been working vide the General Assembly the vehi- The physics and chemistry the board, Palmiero outlined rial aid. "We do believe that on that, and let me tell MM cle that if funds are availabk' mat departments will be moved into program while bringing financial aid needs to be part of the importance of the State everything we do is pointed to they would be able to minimize our their own building on the in added revenue. c ouni ii of i Ugher Education that equation so that as tuition the instructional mission of this 6 percent budget cut," King said. CISAT part of campus, accord- for Virginia's priorities and why rises, there is aid to provide institution," Rose said "When There was no debate on the ing to King. After the two —Thaddeus Glotfelty they an' Important She mainly .HKSS to those who might not we look at how we were mak- bill before it was voted on. majors vacate Miller, psycholo- BOV student representatii e, junior urged the board to stay focused otherwise be able to attend or ing these cuts, what we did first The budget even affected the gy will utilize the extra space on the future, which is who would have certainly a IN,is subtracted that amount of number of amendments brought along with geology, which will 55 _ SCHEV's primary goal. more severe impact." money that is devoted to the up before the board. remain in Miller. She expanded on these ideas Junior Thaddeus Glotfelty, instructional purpose of this 'Typically, at this meeting Rose summarized the capi- when she said, "This is impor- BOV student represent.itiu university — that amount was we would (usually introduce tal funding when he said, "This Ho questioned how students tant and funding the basics is an analyzed the budget situation's subtracted h-om the $06 million more] budget amendments, but is nine capital projects mat will would respond to the upcom- absolute essential. We often get impact on tuition from a student edui.itional and general budget we've realized the revenue situ- make a huge difference for this ing renovation of the stadium. so honed in on this and barred perspective. "Hie governor will and then the 2 percent was ation," King said. "We think it university." WrVther the student body down, we don't set our sights to end the freeze on tuition, and applied to everything else. would be foolish to bring sever- Board member Pablo believes this is $9 million well the future, and I mean 'we' the university estimates a There are cuts in academic al budget amendments to or for Cuevas discussed another con- spent, considering the issues meaning SCHEV, legislature, tuition hike of $120 a year for in- affairs but not cuts that relate to you today." struction project during his regarding tier III and IV sport the executive. We get so focused ■Ma students and $600 for those the instructional mission of that Athletic Committee report. The teams — those teams that on fixing what happened then out ot state will hi' needed to division, so we have preserwsl Construction track in Bridgeforth Stadium receive little to no funding in an or making better the mainte- COVCt the reversion." that function of the universitv will be removed this semester, effort to comply with Title IX nance of the facility in the exist- Glotfelty also commented tor this year." The Callahan-Chichester capi- according to Cuevas and due to budgetary concerns ing that we don't really take our about the personal effect these Palmiero studied other parts tal plan, also known as "Building Construction will begin in 2003 - will be discovered in the plan out longer." changes may have on students of the state budget "There are Virginia's Future," provides JMU and the new facility's projected days to come." he said. She advocated that the insti- Mr said, " I ne university may little things hidden in the budg- with $126.3 million in capital, or completion is in 2004 The Back Glotfelty did support the tution, executive branch, the leg- face hard times for .1 lew years, et th.it MX need to make Me that construction, funds. will be relocated to the east side construction efforts on campus islature, the State council and but it is important to remember [people] are aware of," she said. Rose said he was satisfied of campus. overall. "1 wholeheartedly sup- BOV come together and come those few years are fully one- Palmiero pointed out the with the amount allocated to Glotfelty said, "The port President Rose and the up with five goals for higher half of a student's time in col- less-obvious challenges the JMU in the still-pending Athletic Department has Board of Visitors in the desire to education. THE BREEZE OISU JMF. -~~ NEW AND IMPROVED- O^ OUT WHAT YOUVE BEEN MBSNC . - WWW.THEBREEZE.ORG —

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"It is true that a small number of "Friday marked the four- new RAs will have roommates." month anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and MAGGIE BURKHART EVANS no one here really seemed director of Resident Life to notice." OPLkLON see letter, page 9 see house editorial, below

JON ANDERSON BREEZE READER'S VIEW -MWK Sexual disregard sparks abortion controversy '1 KW^IK '.il,K ill, As a senior in high school, I provide free pregnancy tests, advised a troubled fnend to get counseling and even attempts to an abortion. I have since find homes for unwed mothers reversed my position on the con- when their choice is to have the troversial issue. So did Norma baby, but they have no support McCorvey, known as Jane Roe in from loved ones. the infamous Roe v. Wade case. A Abortion isn't the only few years ago, McCorvey told a answer. The demand for babies Senate panel that she wif] spend for adoption far surpasses sup- the rest of her life trying to undo ply. Qualified couples routinely the law that bears her name. In wait years to adopt. a Washington Post article enti- Admittedly, crisis pregnan- tled, "'Jane Roe' Condemns cies are difficult, but let s be hon- Abortion Case For Bringing 25 est and realize that our behavior Years of 'Lies, Deception,'" is what brings on the trouble. If Norma was quoted as saying we weren't so committed to sex- the country's experiment with ual gratification, we would legal abortion is an utter fail- greatly reduce the need for abor- ure" and that it is her sincere tion. "There are some exceptions prayer that there will be no 30th to the rule, but the truth is that anniversary of Roe v. Wade. abortion is primanly used as a Most people don't have a means of birth control. realistic picture of abortion. I want people to step back "There seems to be a wide- and take a hard look at our cul- spread perception that the ture. We save the spotted owls, Supreme Court decision Rot V. but kill the unborn humans. Our Wade (1973) only permits abor- nation currently discards tions up to 24 weeks, and after unborn babies by the millions as that time only to save the life of if they were garbage the mother said Dr. Frank We have become a spoiled, Beckwith in an article entitled, selfish people, who place more "Roe v Wade: Abortion on worth on pleasure alid pursuit Demand." "This false perception of success than on human life. — fueled in large part by groups Personal sacrifice is no longer supporting abortion rights — is embraced as the responsible uncritically accepted by the choice. How distorted! media. The fact is that the cur- I asked a freshman, who rent law does not restrict a requested anonymity, how she HOUSE EDITORIAL woman from getting an abortion would respond to those who say for practically any reason she it's an innocent life and you deems fit during the entire nine don't have the right to loll it. She months of pregnancy." stated in a rather fiery tone, Back to normal on four-month anniversary I ft'- get real about abortion "There's nothing that makes me and examine the reasons for the New year, new semester, eign names we don't recog- angrier than a man that gets in er. It's not that we've forgot- turned our interests, online position we hold. Real statistics my face and tells me that 1 have new news? Not lately. nize and a spattering of mili- ten, we've just moved on to at least, turned to Harry on abortion may surprise you. In Campus is quiet, crime is no right to take the life of a child, tary actions we didn't know other concerns. Our rate of Potter, George Harrison and 1999 there were 27 J54 reported because he's a man and doesn't down and our opinionated about. It seems many people recovery seems speedy video games. abortions in Virginia alone. understand." Sadly, she has a few seem to be without are detached from happenings though. After ail, wasn't this But whatever the reason According to the Virginia point. Deadbeat men, who much to say. Perhaps it's the abroad, unable to be compre- "the day that would live in for our trend toward politi- Center of Health Statistics, there abandon their responsibility were 948 more abortions than usual trend, JMU comes back hended since many people infamy, a turning point in cal apathy, the trend is and leave the woman to endure from Winter Break to settle live births in the city of are not intimately connected our lives that would mark nonetheless true. This out- the gravity of the situation are into a studious routine before Richmond in the same year. If nothing short of selfish cow- to what is going on. Those history forever? With the come was predictable you are not stunned by the fact attempting much else. Then who haven't paid close atten- ards. If you get a woman preg- exception of those who lost because it happens with that in some cities we destroy nant, prove your manhood by again, this year has been any- tion to the continuing situa- loveci ones and friends, the every news event — we are more babies than we deliver, thing but usual and routine. valuing her above yourself. tion find it hard to go back majority of campus seems as sucked in by the newness of stop speed reading and just Better yet, love her enough to Friday marked the four- and catch up at this point. back to normal as possible. the news and once it passes think for a moment. wait until marriage. month anniversary of the Once again, our conversa- it is old and forgotten. Like I want people to step back In 1981 a Senate Judiciary Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and -6 4— tions have turned to the and take a hard look at our cul- Subcommittee held hearings on the OJ. Simpson trial and the ture. We prefer to kill the inno- no one here really seemed to weekend's big party, what's disappearance of Chandra the question, "When does notice. Four months ago we cent to set the guilty free. human life begin7" A group of "// seems many playing at Grafton-Stovall Levy this summer past, we Women who have were attending candlelight Theatre and minor changes are intrigued for a while and internationally-known geneti- vigils, protesting war and people are detached unplanned pregnancies need cists and biologists was assem- at The Festival. The nation then we move on. compassion and support. bled. Dr. Alfred Bongiovanni, watching CNN like faithful from happenings even seems to have bounced We were urged to move Negative reaction from family parishioners. Students and University of Pennsylvania back in many ways. The Jan. on after Sept. 11 by President and friends only complicates a School of Medicine, concluded. alumni wrote about their abroad, unable to be 14 cover of weekly news George W. Bush, by JMU confusing time and can make a "I am no more prepared to say experiences, their brushes comprehended..." magazine U.S. News and President Linwood Rose and woman feel as if she must make that these early stages represent with the incident and their World Report cites an eco- a critical decision immediately. an incomplete human being by TV talk show hosts across Another major concern is that lost love ones in literary jour- nomic comeback in the near the networks. It seems we than I would be to say that the nal articles, letters to the edi- -99- carrying to term, even if adop- child prior to the dramatic future — maybe our holiday may have done just that and tion is chosen, will alter her tor and angry columns con- spending made all the differ- effects of puberty ... is not a become a society that does Cs for school and career.human being. Six other demning Osama bin I .uli-n Aside from a casual men- ence. Likewise, a story on what it's told. 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; JESS AKEY BREEZE READER'S VIEW EnOTThe BreezeJulie Sproev*r Minaging NMM Amanda Cipp Senior urges public drinking etiquette Ad* manager Christine Anderson New* editor Richard Saluhaug Girls'night out results in close call due to rowdy friend of bouncer New* eihtor I imU.iv Marti As*t new* editor James David A while back, some room- left me frozen. I saw two next move was to appeal to Opinion editor Terrence Nowlin males, friends and I went out options before me. I. Embrace other bouncers. It seems they Style editor Jennifer Surface for a ladies' night at a popu- my first-ever fight full force (,,, all were friends. Irate Ivan Focus editor Danielle Polulo lar restaurant and bar in and hit him back like he's the would get away with not As*t style/focui editor KC Gardner Harrisonburg. We were hav- punching bag in my boxing even a time out in the corner. ing a good time when my class, then run or at least try Sports editor Travia Clingenpeel "His main point was One option for vindication roommate noticed that some to dodge his next move. 1. came from Violent Vince's A^t -/-"■i- editor Drew Wilson guy (we'll refer to him by Get some help and get him friend who offered his face I ';;. i -h-. • Jeanine Gajewski several aliases). Thirsty kicked out. I worked in a bar that he bought beer up for me to hit. This screwed Copy editor Jennifer Sikorski Thorton, drank our pitcher of this summer and I know that up form of compensation is Photo editor Robert Natt beer. We asked that he buy us that type of behavior would the only thing that was pre- another or at least throw get you kicked out immedi- Photo editv Jane Mcllugh and it was on our sented to me as a solution. some dollars our way seeing ately, and most likely not The entire "scene" probably Art Director Meghan Murphy thai we had never seen him allowed back. I made the lasted 10 minutes, and at the Graphic* Erfftpf Stephanie Nelton before and he took the liberty assumption that because table, so he was time of its conclusion, nor- MMMMtff Stephen Cembrintki of draining our supply. every bouncer and bartender malcy had been restored to Stingy Steve was not compli- Online editor Ste Grainer I've worked with would not the bar. Pardoned Pete had ant with our reauest, and as I let this kind of thing go with- Online design editor Theresa Sullivan allowed to drink ours. moved on to the dance floor, continued to talk to him, he out being penalized. Surely it he and the bouncers' good Adviser* FI'P De I uca be* raw livid. would be the same here old boys club had remained Alan Neckowltz Two minutes into talking I quickly went to the unfettered, and I left to be to Angry Al for the first time bouncers, brought them over My point was who "7b the press alone, ihequered as it is with abuses, tlie world is with friends who could ever, I was being called a to Tantrum Tom, and so it restore my faith in indebted for all the triutnptis which hinv been gained by 'bitch," and five minutes into began. He kept screaming at humankind. reason and humanity over error and oppression." our encounter, he threw his me and calling me names, Dut cares about the beer; My point in sharing this — James Madison hands down, hitting my chest ■I least this time there was a story is to let people know and arms, knocking: my beer bouncer between us. The that an incident like this can all over me. Next, ne got in catch: It seems that the bounc- he turned violent. occur at our Harrisonburg EDITORIAL POLICY my face with his arms up, er and Nasty Nate know each nightspots, and the people yelling, "What? What are you other since they were imme- you trust to help out will The houw edlfofial trflciti ihcofinKHi .>l llu ■.■.In nil l..,ird,i. ,i -hole, and n n. * S)ing to do?" Everybody diately calling each other by get him out." sometimes only work to aid nccvttanlv the npinum i»t uq Individual mA nu-mhrr ot the Iketjt. inks about hypothetical sit- their tirst names. I became the process of isolation and KJitorial Board: uations like this and what less afraid and more enraged intimidation The experience Julie Spror.*er Anundj Capp Terremr N,>wlin you would do if you found as I yelled back. His main •91 has taught me and my Editor Managing Editor Opinion Ediior yourself in such a position. I, point was that he bought beer friends that if your night of course, have always envi- and it was on our table, so he Close up on my face: con- plans involve going to such a Lrtternoilir editor dMmlJ hr no more th-in VU word*, column* dtould he no sioned me giving a swift was allowed to drink ours. fusion, disgust and a feeling place, you better either know mote than I0CO word*, anJ ho

"To be smarter than "7b remember to wear "/ thought I would I thought I would be inanimate objects. pants." start going to UREC ~W able to get up on time Yeah, that didn't at least 'I few times a for my classes, but work." week." no." f F* ^* \SPOTLIGHT J ^L__B Rebecca Curry Ian Terrelo Mark Rodden Christopher Crayton SARA HERZ/naff ph^xraplu r sophomore, political science senior, physics freshman, undecided sophomore, ISAT Topic: What New Year's resolution have you already broken?

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Residence Life disputes article To the Editor Darts % Ikim ,$ Pats are submitted antmvmouds ^^ JBm If you are considering applying to be a resident adviser for next and primed im a >/'<'<< ••available Imsi.s ^^^ year and nave been discouraged by the article published in the Jan. Submis\iims are based upon one person \ ^P^% ^^ idW ^^ 10 issue of The Breeze, do not let that stop you. opinion of a ff(i en titualion. person or evtni m^ &u M^ ^^ Applicant should not be overly concerned about sharing a and do not net essanlv reflect the truth ^>M mt*^9 room. The article stated: "The applicant pool may shrink due to loss Email darts and pats tn brce/ftJpO* hot mail.com of single rooms." This is totally inaccurate as there has been no loss of single rooms for RAs. The vast majority (two thirds this year) of RAs at JMU do get sin- gle rooms. This year, 105 of 156 RAs have single rooms. RAs who return for a second or third year are assigned to a single room. They Pat... Dart... may have a temporary roommate if we need overflow space, but An "it's-about-time" pat to JMU for A "Ihink-of-all-the-lowered-Civics" dart will not have permanent roommates. No returning RAs had tem- finally installing speed bumps in the park- to whoever decided to put speed bumps in porary roommates this fall. ing deck to force people to slow down, even the parking garage that require an SUV to It is true that a small number of new RAs will have roommates. if they're late to class. drive over without damaging vour car. These RAs will have the option to pull in a roommate of his/her Sent in by a student mho was tired of dodg- Soil in by an annoyed senior who doesn't feel choice rather than have one assigned. I encourage you to apply for ing drivers who think tlie parking deck is a hke retilacinv his stab etrru month. this great position and be among the elite student leaders on cam- NASCAR racetrack. pus. You'll make amazing new friends, learn a variety of new skills, and have a lot of fun. The resident adviser position at JMU is a complex and exciting position that has much more meaning than just the room in which Dart... Pat... one lives. Each day RAs have the opportunity to touch the lives of other students and make a difference. RAs do this with great skill. An "adolescence-is-over" dart to the A "thanks for entertaining us "pat to the Twenty years from now you might have difficulty remembering the "shady alumnus" whose dart appeared in two girls at 1) lull Wednesday night who name of professors, roommates or administrators, but 111 bet you'll the last issue of The Breeze. were talking so loud that we could overhear be able to remember the name of your RA. 1 could not ask to work Sent in dy a senior who is appalled by such all about their drunken New Year's adven- with a more talented and dedicated group of students. RAs are the disrespect for your wife and feels that you turos, most of which involved touching cream of the crop when it comes to JMU student leaders. should not have gotten married if you do not male body parts. Maggie Burkhart Evan* knmv the meaning of the words "love," "honor" From two sopliomon-s who liad a good laugh Director of Residence Life and "cherislt. during dinner iiiut hope that next lime you talk even louder so m-ryboily can hear, not /".-! the Issue of abortion resurfaces people at the table next to you. ISSUE, from page 7 tions wiU look back 0„ mis ^ found absence of opposing tes- od of history like we reflect on Pat... Dart... timony. Nevertheless we kill the treatment of African- them in drow- Americans in the pre-civil A "thanks-for-the-view" pat to the guy A "bone-up-on-your-rostirs d.m to The So, why do we defend abor- rights era. I hope they will pon- with the camera wearing a form-fitting Breeze sports writer who still thinks Neil tion? Misinformation certainly der our times in disgust ana ask sweater at the last wrestling match. O'Donnel is the Jets quarterback. has played a role, but the deep- questions like, "How could Sent in by a senior spectator who found Sent in by a IMU alum and long-time lets er cause is in the heart of every they have done that?" and your backside to be more entertaining than the fan, who agrees with your prediction, but can't person. We have devalued "Would 1 have followed the luman life. We run after per- crowd on abortion if I lived match itself. lielp but wonder liow valid it is, given your obvi- sonal happiness and say to hell back then?" ous lack of football knowledge. with what ever gets in our way. jon Anderson is a sophomore What has society become? SCOM and human resources 1 pray that future genera- development major. s V. tyM (Extension tues-wed 4-6 Jor all your dance wear. thurs-fri 12-6 sat 10-5 Call for a schedule of dance classes 828-0026 102 V$ South Main, tfridyewater capezio S^"1 ^ 15% discount with

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Swing dancing is sweeping the nation ... again. Some say the Pittsburgh, Pa., as well .is local trips to Charlottesville, New Market, revival began with the resurgence of several big band groups over Richmond and Washington, D.C. the past few years while others attribute the revival to the Gap "The Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park is always packed with commercial featuring couples dancing the Lindy Hop. Yet, regard- hundreds of people, and in the less of the reason, there is no doubt swing is back in, and JMU stu- summer the majority are young dents are embracing swing music, dancing and culture. college kids," senior John Kuhn The original Swing Club at JMU began in the fall of 1998, but failed due said. to lack of membership. Senior Kelly Scott organized the current Swing Club Their most recent trip took sev- at JMU in Spring 2000. eral members to Danvers, Mass. for "Dr. Harris announced in a New Year's Exchange. Psych 160 that he competed "At Exchanges, people from all (in swing dancing) with his over the country, as well as wife and that someone had Canada, come for a weekend or organized a swing club a more of non-stop dancing, work- while ago and that he would shops and sometimes competi- be looking for leadership tions," Scott said. again." Scott said. "I found While there, sophomore Jessica him after the next class and Simpson and former JMU student said that I didn't know if I and Swing Club member Andi had time, but I would try and Marcus both participated in the really wanted to get a swing Jack and Jill Novice Competition. club going." In Jack and Jill competitions, Today, ihe Zool Suit is pri- dancers compete and dance with a Now in its second full marily associated wlttt year, the Swing Club has swing dancing. With its variety of partners and music over 40 members and would high broad shoulders and like to see that number grow long-tailed coats, high- "In the Jack and Jill that 1 competed in there were 19 more followers this semester. waist baggy pants with then leads, so everyone rotated and The origin of swing dates tapered cults and the styl- each follower danced four times," back to the 1920s and 1930s, ish shoes. Zoot Suits were Simpson said. "I danced with according to very "hot" looks. four different leads, and the iww.jitterbuzz.com. The name music varied, so some __^_^ ^__=^= comes from a "swinging" rhythmic pattern that characterizes the music. dances During the 1920s, a dance called the Lindy Hop originated and was were fast characterized by "breakaways" in which partners separated and impro- and others vised steps individually. It incorporated movements in had a which partners swung one another around. more In the 1930s, the swing style grew popular from moderate the big band jazz style of the time, the Lindy Hop tempo. The became known as the Jitterbug but still fea- energy was tured the same steps. Many different varia- really nigh and tions came about as the dance craze there were some spread throughout the United States. amazing dancers Those dances, which still survive competing. The experience today, include the Jive, Bop, Shag, Balboa and the The vocabulary ol swing music • Imperial. was quickly adopted by young The Swing Gub siting tans, known as cats or holds meetings gators. Some dance terms: every Tuesday t| ots-notes from9toll r-outs-rests pmin tr iking the wleker»=warmlng t h e kl k out=to improvise lower the groov««to play/dance level of w h vigor and Inspiration t h e Festival. During meetings, tself was worth beginner lessons are offered the first more than mak- hour and during the second, members ing the cut and are free to practice and try out different moving to the styles of swing. next round." In addition, a review session is offered She each week. "I always offer a review added, "I session each week a half hour before started danc- the new lesson starts at 8:30 p.m., ing d Vt',11 and there is a small group of us ago when that almost always stays two of my until 11:45 p.m. or mid- friends con- night," Scott said. vinced me Scott, along with that I should sophomores Dave try the Hall and Erik Swing Club. Harper, teach Everyone in the most of the club is reallv great lessons. and the dancing is so much fun that I was hooked. Over the summer I ttxik lessons and danced at li-.isl twice a week. I tned to learn a lot and work on Hall my following so that I became could bong back a lot of interested in new moves and tech- swing three years niques this past fall." ago while playing in a jazz band. "I'm For sophomore into jazz, and swing has a lot of improv- Rebecca Berryman, isation to it," Hall said. the Swing Club Everyone is welcome to become a offeres a chance to member of the club, and no one needs to learn steps and have fun. Swing music is an offshoot of "I've always wanted to do it but never had the bring a partner to swing. jazz music As most jazz lime. Someone invited me to come and I CUM "We do not require girls to bring guys, muse is improvised, swing but (having) more guys helps our rota- Berryman said. "I've learned a lot since coming to the music usually contains an meetings because I had no clue what I was doing tion," Scott said. "We rotate the leads underlying beat that Is steady around so everyone will get a chance to and repetitive before." dance with a guy as well as become a Hall agreed. "I've always been interested in Inltir follower/leader with several dif- swing because my sister got me interested. It tinnt skills and styles." clever, it's complicated and looks really ratal " In addition to weekly meetings and dance sessions, the club also takes The Swing Club is holding its first meetin There are several Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 9 p.m. on the first floorof the trips where members participate in competitions workshops and dances. styles of swing dance Festival. Past trips for the Swing Club have included Glen Echo Park, Md., such as the Lindy Hop. Hollywood, West Coast, Rock n' Roll. Boogie Woogie and the Jitterbug

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One would think that the holidays Sou getting my point? E-mail me with your thoughts at would provide a much-needed '. Leather will continue its reign as the [email protected]. break for the FPHV — Fashion fabric "du jour." I don't speak French, I have found five things to stay away Police Harrisonburg, Va. — but so 1 am not sure this line makes sense, from in 2002: as I learned, our work is never but you get the idea. done. Even after leaving the Leather is great, but only when used What's not so hot: Style Capital of the appropriately. Just remember that JMU 1. Animal print, RIP. Enough is Shenandoah Valley for Winter is neither a biker bar nor an S&M club. enough. An animal might not have Break, fashion still found me. If you keep that in mind, your leather died for your leopard-skin top, For instance, I cele- choices will be hot instead of not. but the trend is dead, dead, dead. brated the New Year's 4. Wear your parents' clothes from the 2. Cargo pants. Who needs all arrival at an Upper East '60s, 70s and '80s. Vintage gives a those pockets? Why do people Side party in New York. ... wardrobe an edge and an originality wear them with a sports coat Five, four, three, two, one, all its own. Plus, raiding your parents' and a tie to job interviews? Why Happy New Year! I uti- closet provides an economic solution don't you just fold up those lized the following to beefing up your wardrobe. cargo pants right now and moments when party- 5. Simplicity and classic lines versus keep them in the far reaches of goers exchanged New going overboard and dramatic dressing. Sour closet. Year's hugs and kisses to Think more |BKO — Jacqueline Bouvier . Sweaters with zippers. Do closely examine other Kennedy Onasis — and less BS — you notice how the zipper and attendants' fashion offer- Britney Spears. If that doesn't make sweater material bunches up? Why ings. After I made my sense to you please e-mail me and I can not just buy a sweatshirt anyway? rounds, I wondered, "Is tutor you. 4. Clothes that don't fit. We all come in my outfit OK?" Before we get to the nots, I would different shapes and sizes, and we all I looked down and saw like to provide readers with what I like are beautiful. nice boots . check; pants to call "limbo trends." Are they hot? So let's all gather around, join hands that people always com- Arc they not? The A-fashion-nado may and sing, "I am going to wear clothes pliment ... check; a puke-green button- never know. that fit. I look like I can't breathe when I up shirt that I forced myself to wear wear clothes that are too tight. I am because I refuse to wear only shades of going to be a hit, wearing clothes that black and gray ... check and a crystal fit. I look like Kris Cross when I wear flute newly filled with champagne ... A- clothes that are too big. I am going to be check on accessorizing correctly. Whew, a hit, wearing clothes that fit." that was a close one. <% That was supposed to go to the tune In terms of more substantive issues, I fashion* of that "Because I got high" song, but I began to think about the less fortunate; am not sure how successful I am as a the despair of those people who wore nado songwriter. 200Ts fashion no-nos and those who will 5. Wearing too much of the same thing be wearing 2002 fashion-nots. lo^-^te or the same article of clothing. For There is hope. In 2001 I felt hope for example, wearing a different black top those who read my column and adjust- with different khakis day after day after ed accordingly. This year I feel hope for by senior writer day after day would put you in this those who follow my advice for what's "not" category. Mix it up, OK? Don't be hot in 2002. James David intimidated by a little bit of variety. We « Size don matter. After much thought and delibera- don't go to Catholic school, so why This year, wear clothes that work with your A The classic look of tion, I have come up with a list of must- wear a uniform? shape. Jacqueline Bouvler Kennedy have items and trends to follow as well Limbo trends: As a bonus, I have an "ultimate hot" Onasit will never go out of as must-never-have items and trends to The members of the New York fire and and an "ultimate not" for 2002. Man. style. Keep it simple and try to run away from. police departments embody heroism and I thought Christmas was over. avoid the overboard tastes. In no particular order, here it is: and risk their lives day in and day out, even when that day is as tragic as The ultimate hot: What's hot in 2002: Sept. 11. Luxury items and over spending. 1. Fur trim, but only when it is fake fur. This has caused us to go logo We can revamp the economy by We are all broke college students and crazy. FDNY here, NYPD there, New going out full force and spending everyone assumes what you are wearing York everywhere. While I like sup- more than we earn; thus giving the is i.iki- So why kill the animal? porting real heroes, it bothers me that economy a much-needed jump-start. 2. Black is the new black. For a while 1 a lot of the merchandise's profits Who's with me? thought camel was the black of 2002 aren't going to the fire stations or hut an inside source told me white was police departments. The ultimate not: the new black. Maybe instead of buying that FDNY Shopping at the Mall, except at Well, let's examine the issue. My hat from a sidewalk vendor, you should Auntie Anne's. My last trip to the mall favorite magazine cover of all time is head over to the police station or the left me uninspired and empty handed, the April 2001 issue of Vanity Fair With fire station and give them a S15 dona- with the exception of a pretzel. Gwynth I'altrow et al. on the tn-fold tion Whoa, so I have a heart. Please My advice for the week: Look in the cover. She is wearing a camel colored don't tell anyone. In any case, this mirror every morning and repeat JBKO < Retro ,lr.'-s and looks great in the color, but brings us to the question: Is the FDNY three times to channel her grace and style is I have noticed that not all women are and NYPD logo going to be hot or not style in 2002. easy and Gwynth. in 2002? less costly. liven more depressing is that camel On another note just for the ladies, I The dictionary describes fashion as "that Borrow the does not look good on everyone. That have wondered: Are sales at Victoria which what looks nice to wear." Hi. I'm clothes same argument can also be applied to Secret going to be hot or not in 2002? lames David, and I want to commend all your par vvhlU- Friends tell me they get great deals, but those people who see my column as a hand- ents retired In addition, white also has another do you see the way women fight in up and not a hand out. I would also like to decades strike against it Check out this sce- there? It is pretty scary, and how about thank as well as look my nose down at all nario; You decide you are going to all those guys standing in the doorway the little people 1 have stepped on to wear a lot of white one day. You get out watching — creepy. Is it really worth become the fashion maven I was in 2001 of your car in the gravel lot on a windy getting into a brawl to get the last 34B and will be in 2002. Happy New Year. day and dirt is flying everywhere. Are in that must-have color? Degrees on screen Taxicab tales j BY GARRIT HII.LER Blanche's brother-in-law. contributing writer Brando turned in another Theater II presents a wild ride. Connect Vivien Leigh to Ice legendary performance in "The BY BRESNA WALTON bia. It could be considered Cube in si> MM The Godfather" playing Wednesday me with the Wind staff writer offensive, but it's offensive for UnlvCfSH) Program Board has at 8 p.m. The 1972 movie, direct- "Q01 Vivien Leigh Audiences tune in to a reason by showing what's taken on th bl its ed by Fracis Ford Coppola, going on in society; it's not annual film festival tins week .it chronicles how a Mafia boss' "A Streetcar Named Desire" HBO's "Taxicab Confessions" t Marion Brando there to just piss people off." ! son, previously uninvolved in to indulge in a glimpse of the Grafton-Stovall Theatre Since the play was written The week-long festival. the business, takes over when ■The Godfather- outrageous lives of different his father is critically wounded Robert Duvall taxi passengers, but they'll in the late '80s, certain mate- "Vivien Leigh to Ice Cube: Six rial may seem dated, but in a mob hit. Robert Duvall plays get more than that when Degrees in Gr.ifton-Ntovall," 'Apocapyse Now Redux" much of what is said can still Tom Hagen, a family friend of Laurenos Fishbume "Hellcab" comes to Theatre II includes six films to be shown be relevant today, according the powerful Corleone clan. this week. in chronological order and link "Boyz N the Hood" to McWilliams. I eigh to Ice Cube. Thursday night brings IceCube Originally written as a Slay called "Chicago Cab" by One of the main themes of Kicking off the festival "Apocalypse Now Redux" in "Friday" which Duvall can be spotted in Six Degrees fill Kern, the name was the play examines how people tonight .it K p.m. is "Gone With often try too hard to be politi- a supporting role. The Coppola- changed to "Hellcab" after the Wind,' directed by Victor cally correct without analyz- directed movie centers on in Grafton-Stovall the succession of short scenes Fleming and starring I eigh CINDY TOUCER/muor anut ing what they are doing. Clark Gable also stars in the Captain Willard (Martin Sheen), with different passengers was ble," said junior Anthony made into a film. Each charac- McWilliams said part ol 1930,.. 1 woman who who receives orders to seek out directed by F. Gary Gray, deals the reason he chose to direct a renegade military outpost led Marchegiano, director of cine- ter gets into the cab with an can cope with everything in the with three childhood friends as the play was because of the Civil War except losing the by a mysterious Colonel Kurtz they grow up in a crime-ridden matic events for UPB "We feel issue that's discussed during that with this slate of films, the ride and in the end is subject matter and how it affection of the man she loves. (Marlon Brando) during the neighborhood in Los Angeles strives to accomplish some- lA'IKll .Ig.IlP ^t.Hrs |hc s'UVII Vietnam War. This version of Ice Cube, in his movie debut, there is something there for sometimes resolved and the film is remastered and every student on campus. sometimes not. thing meaningful. in the 1981 Mm ' A OWWIMI plays one of the friends. "It's not just a play for a includes extra footage not Ice Cube plays quite a differ- "Being able to see classics The Theatre II version fol- Named Desire," directed by Elia play's sake, it makes you KaMnand playtng lutadayatf included in the original theatri- ent character in the 1995 movie like 'Gone With the Wind' and lows the film's format and cal release in 1979. Look for a "The Godfather' on the big features six actors playing think about how people treat E.m. The story is set in the "Friday," showing Saturday at 7 each other," McWilliams said. rench Quarter 'of New Orleans young 1 .nirence (here billed as and 9:30 p.m. The movie is screen is a chance that everyone four or five characters each, should take advantage of. And with the aim of showing the "Hopefully, it will make peo- during the moan |M follow- "Larry") Fishbume in a small about a pair of average guys in ple reevaluate the way they part in one of his very first LA. and the wacky adventures even for the less serious film- diversity of people in society ing World War II and is about act and treat other people." Blanche DuBois (played by movie roles. "Apocalypse Now they have with neighbors, goer we have 'Friday' which is and how they interact with Redux" will play at 8 p.m. friends and the neighborhood hilarious in its own way." one another. The set is minimal to rein- Leigh), a fragile and neurotic force audience focus on what if A more mature Fishbume bully in the course ofa day. Marchegiano said. "It's very political," said woman on .1 desperate prowl for being said. plays a prominent role in "Boyz "Our goal was to present a The film festival begins director Ryan McWilliams, a a place in the world to call her Format has proven to be a own Marlon Brando is impres- N the Hood," playing Friday at week of films that appeal to the tonight and runs through sophomore. "It deals with racism, sexism and homopho- see HAILING, page 14 sive || the brutish Stanley. 7 and 9:30 p.m The 1991 movie, widest range audience possi- Saturday. Each film is $2 H UITHEBREEZI MONDAY, JAN. 14.2002 Review ooi^o 'Royal' crew T! earns praise BY AI ISON SCHRECK "THE ROYAL contributing writer The winter season Dlouehl TENENBAUMS" with it the arodouah, awaited STARRING: GENE n-turn ot Wes Anderson's um HACKMAN, BEN STILLER, KIU.LY ARCHIBALD/MTiWr artist mafic genius Alter three years GWYNETH PALTROW AND HI wondering whether or not it was possible to transcend the BILL MURRAY Breeze film critics dish out their 2001 picks he.iutv and Imagination »»t his RATED: R List iiim, "Rmhmore" (1999), RUNNING TIME: Sophomore Zak Salih we .ire presented with "Ihe 103 MINUTES Roy.il Tenenbaums." Best The Man Who Wasn't There" Filled with typical Anderson ICoen Brothers) stylistic choices - rich red and Quite possibly the best work in the Coen pink colors, autump atmos- C has the real estate agent (Ben Brothers' canon thus far, "The Man Who Ehere, fashion that appears to Stiller), grow up in a New York Waal t I here" is a somber, depressing, honest ? dated somewhere in the 70s City row house on Archer portrait of American loneliness and happen- i lUflriv »/ lOI'C HSIOM IK II Kl s — "The Royal Tenenbaums" Avenue and eventually become stanu R l\ Hot- Ihomton's Ed Crane, the ambivalent, gravel- branches away Hum the hen neglected by their estranged A barrage ot stars light up the screen in Wes Anderson's VOtotd barber who wanders through a world of noir (shot gor- most recent comedy, "The Royal Tenenbaums." angsl and spontaneity ot his (atlxT Royal (Gene Hackman). grouslv by cinematographer Roger Deakins) gives one of the tions that give Anderson his cult two previous films "Brittle fn the verge ot "death," he and compromise and drives best | H i lormances of the year, not to mention the supporting cast Rocket Rushmore." nenters their lives alter nearly into the humanity and union of following but presents new, ol flawed characters ranging from Frances McDormand to Tony "The Royal Tenenbaums" two decades ot absence just as a family regardless of several dark subject matter in a quiet Shalhoub. This is a film that manages to astound and amaze treads into new territory with its each ot them are dealing with atypical obstacles and carefullv tunny way. with its quietness and subtlety. plot centered on the serious sub- conflicts within their own fami- Anderson pulls through with «. M»vx»rtv%MV *T ject matter ot the broken family. lies — lost loved ones, secret a beautifully atmospheric Runner-up: "A.I. Artificial Intelligence" (Steven Speilberg) The Tenenbaums present us love affairs, detached marriages. soundtrack as well — including **.*%* •!> £.'■ £• Go (1.fex*ty to »» ItMMttr More that just a futuristic "K.T," "A.I." represents a unique with the reality ot confrontation- The Tenenbaums come alive songs by Elliott Smith, The •txl •*►• thw WMWipteo amalgamation of two of contemporary cinema's most contra- Velvet Underground and The al and uncomfortable family sit- m the warm colors of their «.«-«.■«;■ G'*«' movM Wc-rti in* dictory auteurs: Steven Speilberg and the late Stanely Kubrick. nations in a way that makes n-union in the brick house as Clash. Fitting scenes with subtle cr*ry ttckm pne* The st.iry of a boy robot programmed to love was wrongly mis- each character a subject ol sym- they unavoidably unearth rek'vance, the music carefully treated by critics for its transcendental themes, its mix of light- pathy, confusion and connec* • lltjinaeUes that wan frames the lilm and is as impor- naM and darkness and it> burdening moral questions. These, tion. Three child geniuses, ■hadowed in the limelight ol tant to it as the wideanglesanots ** however, an what make "AT" a unique, futuristic fairytale and Margot the playwright their upbringing a. prodigies and Occasional narration. "The an underestimated masterpiece. ■vth PaltTOU I. Rkhie the and celebrities. Ira Aim is.oat- Royal Tenenbaums" is a careful ed in rich layers of regret, humor balance; it upholds the tradi- tennis star (I like Wilson) and Worst "Scary Movie 2" The scariest part about this shameless sequel to the half-way decani Scary Movie" is that people actually went to see it. How anyone could pay $7.50 to sit through a cornucopia of tasteless, raunchy jokes is beyond comprehension. Perhaps in "Scary Collegians rush to altar MOVM "'' (because you |ust know a trilogy is in the works) they can panxiy how ridiculous film parodies have become. Where's I Bane Nielsen when vou need him? BY Brer A WORTHINGTON would just be sad desperation. lowed by the question of my for women increased by 4 l contributing writer And I am not desperate. status, which got a pitying years to 25.1 years, for men, the \1\ b«1 (riend got flngaged I, in fact, have actually never look and a consoling pat on the in. uase was 3.6 years to 26.8 Senior Liza Bacerra on \ew Years' Eve v\hen the wanted to get married People arm. The gesture was a silent, n in (wwwxensus goc )\t(it$httti). Runner-up: "Shrek" (Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson) The thought was first plant- Because I will be 22 in a month, This movie is a delightfully amusing satire dressed up as a kid- ed in my head over the summer , I suppose technically I am 21.9 die flick. Although its witty dialogue only adults can fully when I was a bridesmaid in mv \ right now. appnviate, allusions to fairytales, nursery rhymes and Disney other best tnend's u eddmg I My inend l.iiulv pointed out . [aaskschann those even wigueiy familiar with pop culture stood then1 in the purple dress th.it so, letV needs to acknowl- that I paid $190 to only wear edge the antiquated views that Worst "Tomcats" (Gregory Poirer) once, watching her father kiss are still part of today's way of In the tradition of the "American Pie" movies and "Dude, her on the cheek and hand her thinking. "Women are fed the Where's My Car?," "Tomcats" subsenbes to the same slapstick over to this guy. She looked so t.nrvt.ilo," she said. 'They are physical humor, with sex (innuendo or otherwise) sprinkled happy. And so young Beautiful. taught that happily ever -after throughout — a comedy lor the sake of entertainment alone of course, but somehow will happen, and so they end up Hut "Tomcats" shoots past sheer entertainment to being point- swamped by the yards of white ended and to get a Mrs. degree 1 realize that quoting "The Itxikmg tor verification of them- lessly offensive and crude. Factor in its lack of plot and likable fabric that ld and my tennis team, the drama group generation. The press release me that if so many people are so Ring" is amazing due to a superb cast and the longest relationship has still and the cheerleading squad from the Commerce ready to become "one" through director's ability to stay as ckise as possible to the original story. only lasted four months. If I squealed excitedly and blind- Department's Census Bureau holv union, that must mean that were to become the next person ed me with their sparkling left said "between 1970 and 2000 they only feel like a "half right Runner-up: "A Beautiful Mind" (Ron Howard) in that crowd to get married, it hand. This was always fol- the median age at first marriage now. And that is just sad. Russell Crowe's amazing range of character portrayals is evi- dent in this film as he again goes the extra mile in bringing his character to life. Jennifer Connelly shines in her role as the devoted wife whose love for Crowe's character sustains the film. "A Beautiful Mind'"s perfect pace and Ron Howard's abil- Hailing 'Hellcab' at Theatre II ities as a director also contribute to its success in balancing emo- tion and the challenging material of mental illness. HASUNC interesting as an actress to Theatre II |an. 15 to 19 at 8 64 Worst: "Pootie Tang" (Louis C.K.I challenge fur the actors distinguish between the p.m. with a midnight perfor- This spin-off of "The Chris Rock Show" makes all those because they only have a few It doesn 'l really have a varying roles." mance on )an. 18 Tickets COS) "Saturday Night Live" movies look good. "Pootie Tang" proves minutes to portray each of Senior Mike Setti plays the $2 and may bo purchased il their characters, making the storyline, but that's cab driver and is the one actor the door. the dynamic that works in small skits just doesn't transfer over to movies rehearsal process easier but what makes it fantastic. in the play to remain the same the opportunity to represent character throughout. "What I and identify with their char- — Arianne Warner like about him (the character! is "Hellcab" acters more difficult. freshman that he tries so hard to be a pos- Junior Chris Kulik " I his was like no show I've , •> - ih\"' aspect of people's lives, but evei tried out lor It doesn't he has such a short time and at Theatre II Best: "Enemy at the Gates" really have I storyline, but glimpse into one minute of sometimes he fails." he said Jan. 15-19 (Jean-lacques Annaud) that s what makes it rantastti i these people's lives " "At the very end, he comes to i *i ic of the few mainstream World War II films freshman Arianne Warner Honor Amanda Claytor, accept the limitations of the 8 p.m. that dixsn't involve Amrricans, this exquisite- said It's also difficult as an said, "The challenge is kind effect he has on their li\ es " $2 Iv detailed and powerful film is set against the at tor beiause vou onK get a of what makes it fun. It was "Hellcab" is playing at bat kiirop of the Battle of Stalingrad. Based on B true story, it portrays a young Russian sharpshixiler (played by I in Ii-1 ,nv), who becomes a symbol of hope for a country on the edge of defeat and destruction. The film also offers riveting per- ••••••^•••****** il irmances by Law, Joseph Fimnrs, Rachel Weisz and Bob HoaUns, Fd Harris is both frightening and believable as the German sniper sent to stop I-iw. Style writers meetings I Runner-up: "Fellowship of the King" (Peter Jackson) I his iiMieniailiaiH adaptation <»t i R K Rattan's noveja focuses ••••••4********* on .i young hobbit (Elijah Wood) who must make a ilangemus journey across mountains to pnitect a sacred ring fmm falling Thursday, Jan. 17 into thr hands ol a powerful sorcerer. The film is filled with eye- popping visu.ils. hut is also manages to involve sorcery and not in The Breeze office in the basement of Anthony-Seeger Hall ridiculous I his is director Jackson's finest work to date. Worst: '(.litter" (VondieCurtis-Hall) Mandatory style writers meeting: 4 p.m. "Glitter" is the so-called story of a pop star who faces many mostly unbelk'vablc obstacles in her life who really cares? Movie review rs meeting: 4:30 p.m. Mariah Carey should keep her day job after her film debut in this amateur mess of a movie For more information,tion, cdall Jennifer or KC at x8-3151 MONDAY, JAN. 14, 2002 I THK BRKK/.EI 15

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CLUB WOMEN'S BASKETBALL GYMNASTICS Exceeding Bench answers call in win expectations Dukes receive 17 points off the bench in conference victory over Towson University By DRKW WILSON extra every day," Childers BY JEW COLSH assistant sports editor Contributing writer said. "They went out there and JMU continued its best start held their own." The Gymnastics Club, under coach Bud Childers by After receiving only 4 points bolstered by a successful downing Towson University 64- from its bench in each of the last first meet and active partici- 49 Thursday in the Convocation three games, the Dukes got a Eation in the community, Center. The Dukes received help total of 17 points from its non- as earned the distinction of from the bench in the win. some- starters I reshman I vnn I iburd Club of the Month for thing the team has lacked in gave the team a boost with December. recent weeks. career highs of 11 points, seven Competing in a strong Towson jumped to a 9-2 lead boards and five steals in 19 min- 17-team field at Virginia .it the start with the help of two utes of action. Junior forward Tech in November, this jumpers by Kyva (ones. The Chante Alexander also helped group maintained an Dukes then held the Tigers to with 4 points and four rebounds upbeat attitude and exceed- only one score, a ^pointer, over in 19 minutes. ed its expectations. the next 11 "I thought Lynn created a Individually, club co- minutes, in Thursday spark for us today," Morgan president Lisa Janz, a sen- that time, lowson said "She did an awesome job. ior, performed exceptional- JMU tied the They have been getting a little ly, winning the floor exer- game on a pressure about the bench, and cise and placing fourth in layupbyjun- JMU she and Chante helped us out the all-around. ior forward ^, off the bench." In only its fourth year of N a d i n e Price led all scorers with 17 existence, and just its third Morgan, and points and 14 rebounds for the as an official club, the later t«xik a 16-12 lead on two Dukes. Morgan finished with 12 Gymnastics Club has made baskets by junior forward points and seven rebounds and huge strides. Shanna Price. I-ranklin added 11 points and "Everyone did very well The Dukes increased their four blocks. for their event. We were a le.nl boas nian\ ash points in the The Tigers were led offen- small team against bigger final minutes of the first half and sively by Shonte Simpson with teams," junior sports club led 26-22 at the rmMk 15 points and Mia Chapman representative Shelly "They played really hard," with 10 points. lYnnow said of the Virginia Price said. 'They came out Although the Dukes won Tech meet, where some intense and we didn't match convincingly, the team was opponents were from their intensity until six or seven unhappy with its performance. schools that did not have minutes in the first." "We know we can play a lot varsity gymnaMu I JMU came out of the locker better," IYice said. "We have had The team's next meet is room firing. The Dukes success winning the game but ■gains) Miami University in stretched their lead to 14 points honestly, I don't think we feel Ohio during the first week- in less than three minutes with very good about these wins end of February. the help of an 11-1 run, capped because there have been a couple One of the best parts off by a 3-pointer by senior of games where we should have about competing is long guard Allyson Keener. Towson blown teams out. We haven't trips that the team makes in hung around and chipped away been aggressive and we haven't its 15-passenger van, vice at the deficit to pull to within 6 had that killer instinct that we R( HifcRT SATVphtto ntilor president Cenna Rendino. a points at 43-37 with just under 11 need to have in conference play. I junior, said. Junior forward Shanna Price dribbles past Towson University guard Shonte Simpson during minutes to play. think that's something we need to Thursday's game against the Tigers. Price scored 17 points in the 64-49 win over Towson. Sophomore treasurer After trading baskets over the focus on from here on out" Emily Alves says the next two minutes, JMU began to Childers said Thursday's practice times on Thursday, the not one of the players is satisfied Cichowicz scored 14 points and lengthy journeys are such pull away. Two jump shots by performance could be attrib- team practiced at 7 a.m. with the way we're playing." handed out six assists great times because the senior center Hoi lee Franklin uted to a change in routine the "Athletes are creatures of On Sunday, the Dukes Price continued her streak of teammates are all friends. helped the IXikes build a 1S- coaches made. habit," Childers said. "I just defeated the College of William double-digit scoring with 15 "The best part is meeting point advantage with four min- 1 le said, "I'll take full respon- think the change in the rou- & Mary 66-51 in Williamsburg points. For the second straight and making good connec- utes left. Towson would not get sibility for that. I changed our rou- tine and the way we handled The Dukes put together a strong DRWi JMU received help oh* the tions with people from any closer than 12 points in the tine this week. Sometimes coach- this week contributed a second half to come from behind bench from I.iburd, who came other schools," Alves said. final minutes as |MU remained es out-coach themselves, and we tremendous amount to our to nab the victory. up with 5 points and five boards. Competition isn't the undefeated in CAA play. are definitely guilty tit thai poor performance." JMU was led offensiwh In lb. i woes are now 11-3 and onl) satisfying part about "We had good play off the JMU changed practice times Whether it was the change in Morgan with 16 points and II 5-0 in the conference and play the club. The club also aims bench, and it didn't surprise during the week and since many routine or not, Childers saul. rebounds Franklin finished the University of North to offer a fun time and teach me because we have been stay- of the players have conflicting "We're 10-3 and 40 in the league with II points and eight boards, ( ,ihtlma Wilmington at home see GYMNASTS, page 17 ing with them and working -* hi•.liiles with the team s normal (going into Sunday's game) and while junior guard Jess Friday ai 7 p.m.

SWIMMING & DIVING Virginia Tech sweeps JMU men and women BY KELLY SCOTT East team. They have recently raced better than we ever have onds determine results in swim- to college know other divers positive things to say about staff writer developed into a stmng pro- against them. We had some hie ming. Although JMU did not that currently go to other JMU's defeat of Delaware and Both |MU men's and gram, especially in the state of time best swims, and many of finish first, the team was only a schools, and we keep in touch Towson at its away meet women's swimming and diving Virginia. The |JMU] men were our girls swam faster than they couple strokes behind. The with them both in and out of the Saturday. teams failed to touch the time flat tonight " had so far this season. men's 200 medley a'lay, sopho- pool." He said, "We were a differ- pad first ,is the men went under Senior A. C. Cruickshanks, "We improved on some of more Jeff Hicks, sophomore Kirkham placed second on ent team. We beat Delaware against Virginia Tech 142-94 and who had a different opinion of our weaknesses from first Aaron Nester, junior Jeremy the 1-meter board, and sopho- and Towson ... The men the women 138% on Friday. the meet, said, "We went into semester, but I think we still Bergman and sophomore Mark more Brooke Carroll took third showed great character and Men's swim coach Matthew the meet excited to step up to have better meets in us." Depew, finished with a time of on the 3-meter board, while class in these wins. They wel- Barany said, "Tech is a good Big the challenge, and I think we Many times, tenths of sec- I oO50 just shy of a second freahman Drew Jordon placed comed the newcomers to the behind Tech. Sophomore Geoff third in both events for the men. CAA by showing Delaware Meyer and Bergman alto and Towson why we have won missed first in the 200-mettT nine of 10 championships " free by the blink of an eye. Looking ahead, Barany Senior Tommy Quimby, jun- We improved on some of said, "We should swim fast in ior Patrick Stockton and senior February when it matters at Joe Molle reached tor second our weaknesses from the CAA championship. We through fourth in the 50-metcr first semester, but I are improving, but we could free, but not in time for first use some more gains before The women also had several think we still have we defend the championship." close calls. Cruickshanks' unre- The men have been champs lenting long-distance swims better meets in us. '92 through 2001 except for made Tech earn first, as she fin- '98. The women la) - l.iims .is ished only a couple strokes — A. C. Cruickshanks CAA champions in '86, '87, behind in the 1000-meter free, seniof women's swimmer '93,'94,'95 and 2001. and forty tenths of a second in On Saturday afternoon the the 500-meter free. ss Dukes traveled to the Diving competes in the 1- University of Delaware for a meter and 3-meter bOBldf Cruickshanks pointed out dual-meet with the Blue I lens According to sophomore diver the essential team quality in and Towson University. Both Tiffany Kirkham, "All the swimming despite the fact that the men's and women's teams divers hail a great weekend. All the sport places individuals came out on top with scores of of us had either season orcareer While pulling through the i >i and i B, respectively. highs in the meet against lech final lengths of her close battle Cruickshanks took first ... As the season progresses, the in the 1,000-meter free, she place In the400-yaid Individ- divers as a te.nn ,ne becoming said later, "The second half Of* ual medley, 500-yard freestyle much more consistent. ' the race was amazing, espe- and the 1,000-yard freestyle' Kirkham said about the cam* cially seeing my teammates For the men, sophomore maraderie between divers, "We along the side of the pool Geoff Meyer took two indivul are in a very different situation Chtffring for me ... without ual events, the 500-yard from the swimmers because we them on the side of the pool, freestyle with a time of 4:47:90 have a chance to stand in line there is no way I would have and the 400 yard individual and talk to the opposing ath- swam .is List ' medley with a time of 4:14:72. letes while warming up and Though Barany thought On Jan. 19, |MU travels to competing, theretore, we get to that Friday the men "lacked Norfolk for a dual-meet with The JMU men's and women's swimming and diving teams lost to Virginia Tech Friday In know one another Also, many the emotion and fire that Old Dominion University and Harrisonburg. The team's next meet is a dual-meet In Norfolk Jan. 19. of us who dove in this BIN pnt >r we've had recently," he had D,I\ idson College | i ■■ i I6ITHK BREEZE I MONDAY, JAN. 14, 2002 SPORTS Get some BALLS. Write for SPORTS

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Wrestling wins two of three matches MEN'S BASKETBALL The JMU wrestling team won two of three matches in the First Warrior Duals hosted Convo proves hostile to Hofstra by East Straudsburg (Pa.) University Saturday. Sophomore Steve Kodish improved Dukes welcome Pride to CAA-play with 68-49 bludgeoning to 7-6 with two major decisions and a forfeit. CONVO, from page 1 (the VCU defeat], we just Fanning saw defensive pres- game back from injury. The Dukes also received decisions from juniors Dave have to come out and play sure from numerous Hofstra Whitehead and Mitchell Colabella, jon Huesdash and Pat Diaz. After giving up a 16-point hard for all 40 minutes. players. The Pride threw 6- would not be denied in the lead a week ago at Virginia That's what we did today." foot-7-inch forward Osei second half as they crashed Women's gymnastics places second Commonwealth University, The Dukes came out for Millar and 6-foot-6-inch for- the boards relentlessly. Millar the Dukes knew Ihey had to the second similar to the first ward Danny Walker to cover got a good taste of Whitehead as they collided down low The JMU women's gymnastics team placed second finish this contest strong and half — fast offense and tough the 6-foot frame of Fanning. defense. Sophomore forward He was their main concern on several times including a behind Towson University Friday in Towson, Md. send the Pride back to New York City. Dwayne Broyles set the pace defense, which opened up layup and the foul with 5:30 Sophomore Erin Fitzgerald took first on the balance "We knew we had to fin- with a 3-pointer on the first looks for Anderson, Broyles remaining. The converted beam for ]MU with a score of 9.85. Fitzgerald also placed ish the game; it's what we've possession. Fanning fol- and Mitchell. free throw pumped up the fourth in the all-around with a 37.400 score. been working on in prac- lowed that up with a break- crowd and improved the Junior Janelle DiOrio placed third on the beam with a tice," Fanning said. "We did- away dunk. -4 4 Dukes' lead to 64-38. score of 9.80. n't play bad in those games Thoughout the second half In the final minutes, coach Sherman Dillard cleaned out Wilson College also participated in the competition ...I really feel this the bench and embraced his and placed third behind the Dukes. team can beat players as they closed out their first conference win of any other team in the season. Hofstra coach Tom Pecora the CAA. said, "That's the big difference - Wrestling hosts American — Ron Anderson between our move. Going University at 7 p.m. in Godwin senior forward from the American East to the Gym. CAA, it's a lot tougher to win games on the road." 99- Anderson said, "We're a Wednesday. Ian. 15 good team, people can say "I looked at them like they what they want to say, but I Men's basketball travels to face Drexel University in were the same players really feel this team can beat Philadelphia, Pa. whether they were tall or any other team in the CAA. short," Fanning said. "The We're coming together and Friday. Ian. 18 taller guys would bite on the we will make up for those head fakes; 1 had to keep first couple of losses." them moving." Fanning said, "I don't think Women's basketball takes on the University of North The Dukes effectively ran that record [1-3 in theCAAl rep- Carolina-Wilmington at 7 p.m. in the Convocation Center. the fast break on the slower resents this team at all, we're Hofstra squad, which helped better than that." - Track and field competes at the Virginia Tech Invitational. produce two more Anderson Dillard takes his troops to clunks. Anderson stepped up the road in the CAA as they on the isolated defense and fin- travel to Drexel University to CHRIS IJMTDMiiaffphofgrapkrr ished with 15 points and seven take on the Dragons on drives around a Pride defender. rebounds in only his second Wednesday night. Men's basketball travels to face the University of North Sophomore guard Chris Williams Carolina-Wilmington.

- Track and field continues competition at the Virginia Tech CLUB GYMNASTICS Invitational.

- Wrestling competes in the Virginia State Chamionships. Gymnasts earn Club of the Month honors

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