Gryin' for an Oscar, page 10 1VA.XMT JAN31J; 2005 -w^... fames Madison University ii/ Teeey: Sunny High: 41' HEftBREEZE # Lew: 20 \(i/. >:. i--in- >- IIIIIIIIIII/ i / 'mi Alum may face death penalty Convicted murderer of two 1998 1997 with two counts of capital prison for the murders. the case for federal violations. The murder and the illegal use of a In 2000, a 9-mm handgun federal grand jury in Chariottes- students to be tried in federal court firearm during the commission was found in a lake in Simmons' ville then handed down the two of a violent crime. ^_^ hometown of Carlisle, counts of interstate stalking and using a firearm in the commission BY COLLEEN SCHORN violent crime. Simmons' trial After a hung jury in Pa. Police reported senior writer in U.S. District Court is sched- the state case in 1997, the serial number on of a violent crime. uled to begin Feb. 7. Simmons agreed to an the recovered gun Brownlee said if Simmons is A JMU alumnus who was Simmons was convicted of Alford plea, in which matched the number found guilty in the federal case convicted in 1998 of killing two shooting his ex-girlfriend, Ann a defendant does not on a gun Simmons but does not receive the death JMU students now faces federal Olson, 25, and her boyfriend, admit guilt while rec- bought two months penalty, he will likely receive life charges that carry a maximum Keith aConnelL 23, on Oct 12, ognizing preponderant before the murders. without the chance of parole, sentence of the death penalty. 1996, after driving from Florida evidence for conviction. The gun gave federal Brownlee added that In March 2004. a federal to her North High Street apart- U.S. attorney John officials enough evi- the trial will not be held in Benefit grand jury in Charlottesville in- ment in Harrisonburg. Both Brownlee said an Alford Si mown* dence for an indict- Harrisonburg because of dicted Brent Simmons ('96) on were shot twice, execution- plea does not admit — — ment in 2004. extensive news coverage. two counts of interstate stalk- style, to the head. guilt, but has all the effects After the Commonwealth Prosecutors were unavailable albumin ing and two counts of using a The Commonwealth of of a guilty verdict. Currently, concluded its proceedings, the for comment Simmons' lawyer firearm in the commission of Virginia charged Simmons in Simmons is serving 20 years in US. attorney's office reviewed declined to comment limited Consultant All hands for no violence against women supply BY JENNIFER DROOUS helps with contributing writer 80 One Records is releasing JMU fund a compilation album whose proceeds will benefit the victims of December's tsunami. raising . The record will feature a mix of 15 contributing art- ists from the state of Virginia BY COLLEEN SCHORN and will be titled "In Accord, senior writer Various Artists for a Cause" Fund raising continues to im- tsunami relief efforts. prove at JMU annually as alumni "JMU will have a more than fair representation with about and friends continue to support the university year after year. half the artists either being cur- A consultant was recently rent students or alumni," said asked to train a new develop- senior Joel Mills, 80 One Records ment staff and some of the director of label promotions. deans in preparation for new Tracks on the album will JMU fund raising initiatives. feature works from artists JMU has used consultants such as Ross Copperman in the past for a variety of fund ('04), Graham Colton Band, / / raiaiatj issues, JMU spokt-Minni Panoramic, Desiderata, senior Andy Perrine said. Graham Cochrane, music These consultants will help industry professor Chris Stup with reorganizing certain areas and Ki Theory. of JMU's fund raising. The CDs will be around Jeff Gilligan, director of the $10 each, with most of the pro- Madison Fund, said that the ceeds going to the American Red Cross. "There will only fund is doing as well now, if not CASEY TEMPLETON/mffp«umi^*ir better, than in past years. be 1,000 copies made, so it is ,i Freshman Stephanie Faultier works on the -These Hands Don't Hurt Women Banner- last Wednesday as part of the limited supply in that regard," The Madison Fund is the Violence Against Women Panel. The banner wHI be at The Vagina Monologue Productions Feb. 14, IS and 16. annual giving program at JMU. Mills said. It combines monetary gifts and Sophomore Jeremy Paredes, distributes them to designated director of media and public areas of the university to support 4 relations for the University scholarships, student intern- Program Board, said, "Our Carrier leads New College' project biggest message through this ships, faculty chairs, building projects, programs and more. has a bachelor's degree. Now companies pital, think the area's best hope for rebirth album release is that we, as JMU, Bv JUSTIN POPE "Annual funds are a good won't move here and many residents is an intensive, academically innovative are doing our part. This disaster Associated Press gauge of donor willingness to can't find work Youngsters with promise university, mixing the practicality and has made our generation realize give because it represents the MARTINSVILLE — Ifs 11 o'clock head elsewhere for college, and aren't efficiency of a community college with that the world is a smaller place, broadest cross section of possible on a Monday morning, but people are inclined to return to a plaoe where unem- the rigor of a four-year university. and it is our responsibility to donors," Perrine said. "Annual milling about on sidewalks and porches ployment runs a state-high 14 percent The "New College of Virginia" they help [those in need]." fund donors are the alumni and with nowhere to go. Nearby, the textile Martinsville has one thing going have proposed would let traditional, Paredes also is "excited friends who give the university and furniture factories where many once for it that other factory towns don't: college-age students and older people because our two newly signed money year after year." worked stand idle in fields of weeds. a community foundation with $200 with workforce experience earn a bach- artists, [sophomore) Nathanial Perrine also said the Madison Before thousands of manufacturing million, and a mission to repair the elor's degree in only 28 months. If the Baker and [junior] Nelly Kate, Fund, which is an important jobs were lost in Martinsville and sur- region's social fabric. state agrees to build and support it the are also going to be featured on indicator of the university's rounding Henry County, it hardly mat- Leaders of the Harvest Foundation, the album." prospects in raising private giv- tered that fewer than one in 10 residents funded by the sale of the community hos- see CARK1EK. page* Sophomore Sean Branigan, ing over the long term, is ahead director of artists and rep- of last year at this time. Officials urge state to hold on college ertoire for UPB, is equally He also commented that excited and its philanthropic there are "several alumni who RICHMOND (AP) — More study needs to be done be- benefits. "I believe the over- give the university $10,000 fore the state establishes a new public college in the Martins- all message we are convey- every year, and this group con- ville-Henry County area, a State Council of Higher Educa- ing is the sense of commu- tinues to grow yearly." tion official told lawmakers Thursday. nity between all people," According to Perrine, the Daniel LaVista, the council's executive director, told Branigan said. "We know that fall calling program resulted the education subcommittee of the Senate Finance Com- music is a unifying force of in 500 more donors than last mittee that a collaboration between Longwood University, all cultures. Whst better way year, which shows an increase Old Dominion University and the local community col- to contribute our support by in participation. lege would better serve students. doing what we, at 80 One "Expanding participation The New College of Virginia seemed headed for quick Records, do best?" is as important as raising more approval with $50 million in financial backing from a Mar- 80 One Records plans to actual dollars because it means tinsville foundation and with both Gov. Mark Warner's and release "In Accord, Various that our pool of potential Lt. Gov. Timothy Kalne's blessing. Artists for a Cause" by late donors is greater — and over Warner had proposed putting $1.5 million into the bud- February and will be avail- time, as our alumni get older get to begin planning for the college, and Kaine has made able at the Bookstore, Plan and acquire more wealth, they Former JMU President Ronald Carrier (left) dlscui New 9 Music and online at www. will give more to Madison," Coasts" plans wtth George Lester, president of The Group. tee HOLD, page* musiclodty.com. Perrine said. Perrine said the Athletic Performance Center waB the result of very successful capital Resume Round Up to offer advice from employers campaign. People who donate large amounts for such a proj- with a draft copy of their resu- whom the student is waiting industries they represent were said, "1 attended an intern- BY STEPHANIE STRAUSS ect will give more again in the mes and are seen on a first- to meet she said. not of interest to the student. ship fair put on by AACD senior writer future, but not immediately. come, first-served basis, said Employers volunteer their "This is the only event that last semester.