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http://brceze.jmu.edu Knowledge is Liberty VOL. 77, NO. 33 TODAY'S WEATHER M M A N Dow JONES r:ruy i low26°F BREEZE Extended forecast on page 2 U N V E R S THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2000 fPB 0 3 2000WALK THIS WAY? S. Main concerns aren't going anywhere with a traffic violation because because it caused even more ICHARD SAKSHAUG she stepped out in the street dangerous situations than the taff writer when it was not safe, Harrison- one that currently exists. "When burg Police Department Sgt. the crosswalk was there, traffic Ongoing problems with stu- Richard Lanoue said. She was would back up through the inter- dents crossing South Main Street taken to Rockingham Memorial section at Cantrell [Avenue] and have been thrust into the spot- Hospital for treatment and was over the railroad tracks," Harper light again after a JMU student released the same day. said. He said the cars stopping was hit last week. • The nearest crosswalk from for the pedestrians caused this Every day, hundreds of JMU the point most people cross the backup. students and faculty members road is 150 feet away. A fre- Alan MacNutt, JMU director cross South Main Street in front quently suggested solution is to of public safety, said the cross- of Anthony-Seeger Hall in the install a crosswalk across South walk also created a danger for middle of the street, not at a cor- Main Street connecting with the pedestrians when cars in both ner or crosswalk. path in front of Anthony-Seeger. lanes stopped for a large group Junior Dana Richards was However, such a crosswalk exist- of people. struck by a car on Jan. 27 while ed for years and was removed in "There would be stragglers 10 standing in the center turning October 1996 by the City of Har- to 20 feet behind the large group, HARRY HUUUTTS/contribulinfi photographer lane on South Main Street, risonburg. and the person in the outer lane Many students forgo the crosswalk on South Main Street for a more according to the Jan. 31 issue of HPD Chief Donald Harper direct, and possibly more dangerous, route to Anthony-Seeger Hall. The Breeze. Richards was charged said the crosswalk was removed see WALKING page 9 Best speakers in life are free High profile doesn't necessarily mean costly, despite administration's claims Castello said Monday. The uni- RIAN WESTLEY versity doesn't have the large 1 assistant news editor endowment that other state uni- versities have. "We have put out Bringing in a well-known fig- money more into the classrooms ure to speak at graduation can be and those types of things than an expensive undertaking, and bringing in a speaker for a one- JMU would rather put its money time event. elsewhere instead of focusing on "We have not, in the past, a one-time event. spent a lot of money on speakers Even so, students — specifi- . However, [JMU President cally sophomores and juniors — Linwood] Rose is not against us who want to get involved in the paying for a speaker," she said. process of selecting their gradua- However, a spokesperson at tion speaker are welcome to, said Brokaw's office in New York City Barbara Castello, vice president said Wednesday that Brokaw of university relations and exter- typically doesn't charge to speak nal programs at JMU. at graduation commencements A high-profile speaker, such and only expects to be reim- as NBC News anchor Tom bursed for travel expenses. MEGHAN MOmGOMERYhemor pholof-rupher Brokaw, can cost anywhere see CONTACTS page 9 RHYTHM OF THE SAINTS: Members of the Elegba Folklore Society gave JMU a taste of West African-style between $60,000 and $100,000, dancing on Tuesday night in Wilson Hall. IS&H Going for the Gold Cultural Exchange Now Hear This Challenge This Senior Coleen Kreiger, right, is one of 22 Students got to sample cultural traditions ■ WXJM unveils its schedule of new women who have a shot at playing in the from Vietnam, South Korea, Greece and the ■ The Senior Class Challenge deejays and new show times for this kicked off with the highest semester. Summer Olympics. United Kingdom as part of the "Around the goal for any graduating class. Page 19 Page 29 World" program. Pages 20-21 Page5 Thursday, Feb. 3, 2000 TABLE OF CONTENTS DUKE DAYS EVENTS CALENDAR NEWS Students speak out about safety 3 2000 hours dance 3 Senior Class Challenge 5 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4 OPINION • Breakdancing Club, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Godwin • Christian Coffee Shop with open mic and free food, 8 Raquetball Courts p.m., Valley Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 1768 S. House Editorial: Crossing issue needs Main St., located next to Anthony's Pizza, call Nick or new solution 10 • Concerto Competition Finals, 8 Josh at 434-7193 p.m., Wilson Hall Auditorium, per- Spotlight: What's the greatest number formance focuses on West Africa, • Madison DJ Collective, 6 p.m., Taylor 309, e-mail Kai of 'hook-ups' in a week? .10 callx6636 at safranka One student's venture into the marble • Fellowship Dinner, 5:30 p.m., palace by Joe Robertson .11 690 S. Mason St., sponsored by SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Wesley Foundation, call Ben at Darts and Pats 11 434-3490 • Mass, PC Ballroom, 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., CCM House Letters to the Editor. 13 (1052 S. Main St.), 9 p.m., sponsored by Catholic • Yoga Club, 5 p.m., Taylor 309, Campus Ministry Smoking by Bryan Carr. .15 e-mail Kai at safranka STYLE Doors preview 17 Music at Court Square 17 POLICE LOG WEATHER WXJM ..19 Movie reviews 19 ELISSA FORREST Driving While Under the Today police reporter Influence Just go out 23 HI • Andrew T. Burton, 22, of Stafford Partly cloudy, breezy This week at the movies 25 Unidentified individuals reportedly was arrested and charged with dri- High 47, Low 26 stole a purse containing $1,000 ving while under the influence on cash, credit and debit cards from a Jan. 28 at 1:15 a.m. on Port FOCUS non-student victim riding a commer- Republic Road. High Low cial bus offcampus on Jan. 31 The student's blood alcohol con- Friday Mostly sunny 55 33 Around the Worid at JMU 20-21 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. tent was registered at a .18. The victim departed the bus at G- • Non-student, Kurt N. Vernon, 19, Saturday Mostly sunny 49 34 lot and the grand larceny crime was of Pittsburgh, was arrested and SPORTS then reported to campus police. charged with driving while under the Sunday Mostly sunny 51 28 influence, underaged possession of Feature: Jason Long 27 In other matters, campus police alcohol, possession of false opera- Monday Partly cloudy 50 30 Basketball 27 report the following: tor's license, possession of fictitious operator's license and refusal to Feature: Coleen Kreiger. 29 submit to blood or breath test for Service of Warrants For JMU's Top 50 31 Outside Police Department alcohol on Jan. 29 at 2:28 a.m., after MARKET WATCH • Kristen L. Moran, 18, of Fairfax, campus police observed the subject Wednesday. Feb. 2.2000 Sports beat 33 was arrested and served with three driving without headlights in J-lot. assault and battery warrants and DOW JONES AMEX LIFESTYLES served a summons for curse and Destruction of Public Property 37.85 abuse on Feb. 1 at 10:41 p.m. in • Unidentified individuals reportedly 4.61 close: 11,003.20 t Chesapeake Hall. placed pennies and a plastic con- close: 877.69 Horoscopes 35 The student was transported to tainer in a microwave and turned it Crossword puzzle .35 the county jail and released on a on, ruining the microwave in NASDAQ . S&P 500 $500 bond by the magistrate. 21.98 A 0.15 Ask OCL 37 see POLICE LOG page 9 close: 4,073.96 close: 1,409.12 t Comics 37 INFORMATION • "-"»» M A D I % O N The Breeze is published Monday and Thursday mornings LOCATION CLASSIFIEDS BREEZE and distributed throughout James Madison University and " « 1 v ■ ■ ■ , , Y the local Harrisonburg community. Comments and com- plaints should be addressed to Courtney Crowley, editor. 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Photo/Graphics: x6749 Angie McWhorter The Breeze NEWS Thursday, Feb. 3,2000 3 Students voice concern over safety Exposure in library, numerous peepers leave some angry and others indifferent SARAH JONES their disgust both in the act and myself before [the incident]. their pants. I thought this was "It's an outrage. If contributing writer the character of someone who There is poor lighting and usual- supposed to be a safe school." would commit such an act, there ly not many people around." Suggs mentioned a slight you have to expose Students have mixed reactions were mixed feelings about their Junior Bridget Sweeney concern for the general safety of to a reported incident in the concern for safety while studying agreed.