Pic* 13 ■ ■ Pag. 15 BJ p James Madison University Today: Sunny DEC04 Hick: 63 THE Low. 36 ■■ --.„•:; R E E Z E * • ' - — - — t Reported crime on campus down drastically Crime downturn partially attributed to increased on-campus judicial referrals BY DAVID CLEMENTSON since the last issue. According to more criminal offcnMI I" in our department in that area." alcohol violations, compare* ■ What's taking a bite senior writer MacNutt. no criminal incidents Judicial Affairs than in the past. Way said he has not to only 326 this time last year. As reported crime on JMU's havt been reported between We still prettv mudl follow tile Observed police choosing to "It may be that [students| are out of crime at JMUP campus falls rapidly, authorities early Tuesday morning and same philosophy" about give out more referrals instead aware of being arrested by Friday afternoon are offering various explana- whether to reter offenses to i>t pursuing criminal charges JMU police while out, so per- ■ Number of crimes tions for this occurrence. Michael Way, director of At the same time, though, haps they are consuming more reported between "It's better this year than the Office of Judicial Affairs, Way said Judicial Affairs li.is in residence halls," Way said. Tuesday morniif and other years," said Alan said that while crime on cam- -4t> received more violations this Friday aftamaen: 0 MacNutt. director of Public pus appears to have fallen, "in semester than last semester The freshmen possibility Safety, of the lower number of fact, judicial referrals on cam- // may be that "As of Nov. 30, the total viola- IJoth Tarbell and MacNutt ■ Reported thefts so far a'ported crimes. pus have gone up." He attrib- (studentsj are aware of tions nen by this office is 644," said the new freshman class this semester six, Chris Tarbell. Information utes higher incidences of judi- he s.ml As ot this J.ite last might have contributed to the down from 13 last assistant for the JMU Police cial referrals to increased alco- being arrested by JMU semester [this office MW] 578 lower crime rates. "The fresh- Department, said, "Incidents hol violations in residence total violations men this vear behaved," Tarbell that we've responded to have halls as students evade ihe police while out... Way said the Increase of said. "We haven't had as many ■ Aicohol vMatiem OH gone down. Reported rrilMI police outdoors judicial referral* can be attrib- pmblcms this semester as we've campus so far this — Michael Way semester 377, up from seem to be lower this wmMtM When police respond to uted 10 increased alcohol vio- had m the past." 326 than in the past." crime reports nn campus, they director of Ihe Office of Judicial lations, because theft is down MacNutt said, "You do see have the discretion to prosecute Affairs (his year, with only six thiev- trends when different classes For (he first time in recent I Judicial referrals so far memory, today's issue of Trie through the police department -*5 erv incidents this vear com- come and go." Oil* semester 644, up Breeze has no Police Log section, or refer the offender to Judicial pared to 13 by this time last According to Jim McConnel. from 578 at this point which publishes all NCOfttd Affairs for i hearing. Judicial Att.nrs In- %aid. "I don't \e.n W.i\ MM so tar this la«t wmester incidents thai have occurred MacNutt denies having sent m .i Hal change in philosophy semester, there have been 377 see NUMEROUS, page 5 Alum gives final gift Second-half The College of Education received an $832,162 dona- press frustrates tion from a recently deceased alumna. According to a press release from the JMU Office Minutewomen of Development, Larry Batschelet initially estab- lished the Bev and Larry Batschelet Endowment for Price's 15 second-half points help Excellence in September 2000 to continue his wife Beverly's Dukes overcome first-half deficit devotion to education BY DRIW WILSON glei *ven the tittle mistakes we assistant sports editor were making,'' Keenrr said -44 The JMU women's has Tluv were hitting the Kurds ketball team rallied from a real har.i and gut a lot of ofiert- When the fund becomes first-half deficit to top the sive rebounds. iniensiwlv. we University of Massachusetts weren't running everything as large enough, it will 56-49 Thursday at the hard as we could Convocation Center. Junior Price said, "I think we all fund a chair for the forward Shanna Price's 15 Clayed tentative in the lirst School of School second-half points were ke\ ill. 1 think Allyson had a pret- in bringing the Dukes from ty good first half, but Wl WSH Administration. behind. ail tentative in the first half we Despite an early 7-4 lead, tried to come out aggressive — Charles Crosson [ML quickly fell behind by as and whrn president for Development and our shots many as 9 points midway Thursday Alumni through the first half after weren't L'Mass guard Paige Harris ral- I Mass tailing eeriv lied off two consecutive 3- 49 we started pointers. The Minutewomen's playing According to the JMU siiuvss also was helped b\ the JMU defensive Office of Development, Dukes' struggles. 56 Instead oi Beverly Batschelet died in JMU went over 10 minutes playing (o 1995 and was a business and without a field goal and only win. That marketing education gradu- scored 3 points on free throws was what we wanted to come ate of JMU in 1955. Following during the drought. However, out and eliminate in the second the death of Larry Batschelet senior guard Allyson Keener half." on July 5, the university kept the Dukes within range In the second half, JMU received the sizable estate with 5 points in the final min- came out firing. Keener naUsd gift, according to the JMU utes of the first half to pull the a 3-poinIer, followed bv I bas- Office of Development. Dukes to within 2, but ket by senior center Hollee "The initial part of the Minutewomen forward Siiri Franklin and junior guard Jess money is to provide a maxi- Liivandi's two late baskets Cichowicz, giving ihe Dukes a mum of four full scholar- increased the L'Mass lead to 25-24 lead. ships to those selected by 24-18 at the half. JMU's second-half success the Colonial Beach, Va., The Dukes' struggles in the was due to'its defensive press DAVE KlWi$u/ri*t*iraphrr Baptist Church. When the first half were due to little mis- thai caused UMass trouble, fund becomes large enough, takes and tentative play, forcing the Minutewomen to Senior guard Allyson Kesnsr poured In 14 points on Thursday night en routs to JMU's it will fund a chair for the according to Keener and I'me 56-49 come-'rom behind win over the University of Massachusetts. The Dukss shot "I think a lot of the strug- , miss , ; Just 23 psrcsni from ths floor In the first half, forcing a second-half rally. see DEPARTMENT, page 5 Operation Santa Teaming up to fight terrorism Clauslaunched GUV AM Ambassadors pledge continued support for war on terrorism at least $2,000." BY D\\ ID CI I MI \ isits Bv KATIE LI WIS senior writer staff writer Salazar said that Pledging to continue help- The Student this year's OSC pro- ing the I nited States in the pint Ambassadors Club will gram will feature per- formances by a cappella full against terrorism and kick off the holiday season pleading lor awareness among tonight by collecting groups Exit 245 and the BluesTones and a viewing of aiademia of their nation's' unwrapped toys and dona- plight lor sivunty, ambassadors tions to be distributed to ihe animated version of the from Ihe nation's ot Azerbai|an, Harrisonburg-area foster holiday classic "How the Grinch Stole Christmas'' Georgia, Ukraine and Moldova children for the upcoming spoke on campus Thursday in holidays. After the program. Ml i.i The collection project, workers from the (.i.,tton-Stovall Theatre. "Ihe elements of terrorism called Operation Santa I l.imsonburg/Rockingham Social Service Anna VMII allegations ol child unfortunately an very well Claus, will begin at 7:30 abuat or neglect and then known to our countries," said p.m. in Gralton-Stovall pick up the donated gifts and money to be given later puts the children Into foatei ledo |apand/e. .imbassador Theatre. Those who attend families if their biological of Ihe Republic ol (ieorgia, are asked to bring either $5 to Harrisonburg-.m.i fostei children, according to lodal familial can'l responsibh who was at ground zero short- or an unwrapped gift to be takfl < .ire of them. ly after the World Trade donated to abused or neg- worker Celest Williams, 1 who llao is involved in the Presently there are over it" ( enter attacks 'We are quite lected children. 11.1msonburg/Rockingh.ini- unfortunately accustomed to I .ist year, we railed (1S< pro|ecl ■m«hii.irvn in faster i are this. That's why we have to be almost $2,000," said OSC Patty Sensabaugh, a social worker from the c hrislmas is ,i reall) hard together to hgli! this ' co-committee head, sopho- time tor the kids.' SeniabaUflh Ukraine Ambassador more Hector Salazar. "Our Harrisonburg, KiKkingham Konst) antyn Gryshchenko goal this year is to raisr .is Social Service Agen, \ Mid much as we possibly can — thai il»- agenc] Investigate) see SANTA. pageS MY AMBASSADORS, /w.tjf .5 Ukraine Arrimmnrtnr Konatyantyn Gryshchenko speaks on Thursday. ■tiaiaai 2 ITHK BREEZE I MONDAY, DEC. 3,2(X)i Monday, December 3, 2001 DUKE DAYS EVENTS CALENDAR TABLE OF CONTENTS NEWS MONDAY, DEC. 3 WEDNESDAY, DEC. 5 Psychology class availability 3 1 veMusk Club" firs! meeting, 6 p.m.. • Sock drive for refugees in Greece, sponsored by H.irnson Ml Mr miwint.irm.iiiiin, contact Sibby at siriscmsj InterVareity Christian Fellowship, collection boxes available Phd progam 3 on resident hall first floors, a booth on the commons will be • rnlljl Rcptihh. .ins meeting, 8 p.m., Taylor 402 set up Dec. 5 to 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. TUESDAY, DEC. 4 OPINION • Habitat for Humanity general meeting, 5 p.m., Taylor »Hh. • BMW Student L rum Hispanic Migrant Ministry, 5:45 p.m., for more information, contact the Habitat office at x8-6361 Sudani llaptist Center at the comer of South Main Street and House Editonal Tradition plagues < MM Av,niH\ IViirk with Mexican (armers. Ministry • CARE weekly meetings, 7 p.m., Taylor .KB. for more Greek system g include-. wlli-\ bull. Miwnc,. vide... tesbmony, ESLtuhmng information, contact Erin Strineal slrineem and friendship building. Speaking Spanish is helpful but Darts and Pafs 9 not m|inred. contact Archie at 434-M22 Continuing terrorism struggle progresses 9 • Come firi t in lc K' Have hin and help your communi- la k mMttcvtry Tuesday at6p.m..Taylor305, for Spotlight What do you want for more information, contact Amy at [email protected] the holidays? 10 POLICE LOG WEATHER LIFESTYLES No incidents of crime were reported between Nov. 26 and Nov. 30 by JMU Police. Please refer to the story on front page Crosswords 12 Today Horoscopes 12 Sunny ?^ High 62 Low 37 There is one more issue of FOCUS y/jy Behind the branches 11 The Breeze left this semester High Low Tuesday Sunny 68 40 STYLE Radio heads second in series of Wednesday Sunny 63 38 WXJM articles 15 MARKET WATCH Surat,. 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During the fourth ate in communication sciences year, students are required to and disorders, on Nov. 20. complete a residency. The nationally ranked Approval of the clinical prac- department of communica- titioner track was in high tion sciences and disorders demand because in the year (CSD) received final permis- 2007, a Ph.D. will be required to sion after sin years of team practice audiology, according to planning, according to the Bankson. Currently, only a mas- department head. ter's degree is required. "Bringing a Ph.D. program "We had to make a change to our department evolved from immediately or else we would a team effort by the institution," be forced to drop the program said department head Nicholas all together," Bankson said. Bankson. "JMU invested in the "Now that we chose to develop faculty and facilities. We just the Ph.D. program, we are the Junior Elizabeth McGlnnlss seeks Information from Diane Rlordan, coordinator of the masters of science in stepped up to the plate." only active Ph.D. program in accounting, during the JMU Graduate Program Information Fair. Held Nov. 29, Information was offered on Bankson said the approved Virginia." master's degrees and specialist programs In accounting, adult education/human resource development, proposal that was sent to Individuals who would like art and art history, biology, college student personnel administration, computer science, counseling psy- SCHEV one year ago was a to gain a greater expertise in a chology, health sciences and more. response to the establishment of specific area should take the a strong department equipped research track, according to with the leading CSD program Bankson. in Virginia and top-notch facul- Bankson said this option is ty and facilities. designed to prepare individuals The graduate speech-lan- for careers in research and uni- guage pathology program was versity teaching. The track can ranked 30th by U.S. News and either be taken in audiology or World Report and the graduate speech-language pathology. Psychology department audiology program was ranked Both tracks plan to have the 36th nationally in 2000, accord- same requirements. ing to Bankson. Curricula ir. these two tracks The new Ph.D. program will were developed to provide a join the already existing under- base of core courses as well as adds new courses, sections graduate and graduate pro- individually tailored curricula grams in speech-language that can be created by the stu- pathology and audiology. BY LAUREN HOSPITAL dent, according to Bankson. He contributing writer as classes filled and we received Rummel added, "It was- dropped the psychology minor said this allows them to "target a sufficient number of override n't a major problem for me. I and added the Interdisciplinary Definitions their particular interest and Today is the deadline for requests," Stoloff said. "It usual- got classes that were alright Liberal Studies major, which According to the American areas of desired expertise." psychology students to register ly takes some time ... but some for me." created a brief and slight Speech-Language and Hearing A total of 57 semester hours either for the additional psy- classes were added as early as According to Stoloff, he decrease in students registering association, speech-language is met over a period of three chology courses added after 10 days after registration works with overrides and sec- for psychology classes. Eathology is "the study of years Most students, however, X(ration or by using over-began." tion increases on an individual Interest in the psychology uman communication, its have four years of undergradu- given for existing courses. Registrar Sherry Hood said basis. He takes into account pri- major has been pretty constant development and its disorders. ate studies and a masters degree The psychology depart- each specific department marily the academic level of the overall in the past four or five A speech-language pathologist before they pursue their Ph.D. ment has added new courses processes the overrides and students who need the class rel- years, according to Stoloff. is a professional who is educat- and class sections and given schedules the classes as they see ative to their expected gradua- The typical class size is 35 ed in these areas, and who, by Advantages hundreds of overrides for the need. tion time. students, but some classes have evaluating speech and language Stone, who is currently Spring semester students try Stoloff said he thinks that the as many as 70 students in them, skills of children and adults, enrolled in the masters program ing to fulfill requirements, added courses and sections and almost all are 100 percent determines what communica- in speech-language pathology, according to Michael Stoloff, solved all the previous problems. -64 full every semester, according to tion problems exist and the best said she expects to finish her professor and undergraduate "I think students are pretty Stoloff. The psychology depart- way to treat them." degree and begin working in psychology director. happy with getting the courses The courses we added ment does not, however, have Audiology, however, has a her field before returning back The priority right now is the they need, just at different any plans to increase class size, more "clinical approach," said to JMU to get her Ph.D. graduating seniors StoloA Mid times ' he s,n»i were not selected at he said. graduate student Amy Stone. She said the determined and "The courses we added were "We understand that stu- random. After Dec. 3 and through She said individuals who positive spirits of the faculty at not selected .it random." dents feel frustrated that they the start of classes, students pursue audiology concentrate JMU is one of the key reasons The psychology department lan't get the courses they need will be able to register without solely on the functions of the ear why her experience as a masters added |WO additional capatOM —Michael SlolofT When registering. The problem Jiroctrnr of psychology overrides for classes that have and how to help prevent hear- student will result in her apply- courses and an additional sec doesn't go away when you're a open spaces. "We expect there ing loss ing to JMU's Ph.D. program tion of Pscyh 440 (Counseling senior.' StoloA -slid will be another round of Another reason is related to Psychology) and Psych 250 Senior Dave Moody, a psy- -*9 adding and dropping, so Academic tracks the facilities and environment (Intro to Abnormal Psychology), chology major, said, "There are ■gain, .is school starts, addi- The new Ph.D. program has surrounding the campus. a course that health siieiue not enough 1 lasses offered to tional students will be able to three academic tracks to target I her.' is a wide range of sophomores need .is a preretjui- till the demand I need a class The psychology depart- get into some classes without the different areas of speech- sites to do research at, including Site to higher level courses to graduate [next December] ment hires new part-time fac- overrules, stoloft said. language pathology and audiol- excellent research labs right on I le Mud 'I is not completely that is only offered once [a ulty and asks current part-time ogy, according to Bankson. campus," Stone said. unusual tor this to happen semester) Moody said that faculty to take on another sec- He said students can choose Applications for the Ph.D. near the close , | the low class offerings make it lion or class to staff the new Recently added to either take the clinical scien- program will be accepted st..rt- The psychology department very difficult to get everything additions to next semester, tist or research track in the area ing next fall. Bankson said the has a centralized override pol- he needs. according to Stoloff. Psychology courses of audiology or speech-lan- department expects to have 10 icy so the department can see SeniOf Rob Rummel, a psy- There is a need for addition- guage pathology or the third individuals in the clinical practi- ihe need for partu ulai courage, chology major who will gradu- al staff and funding across cam- track which is a clinical practi- tioner track and 4 students in he said. ate In May, said, "It would pus, Stoloff said. "(The psychol- I Two additional capstone tioner track only offered to stu- s us a courses the clinical research track. AVr gave overrides to hun- have been better if they made ogy department! ' J ' good dents of audiology. With limited space, "keen dreds of students for the the classes available earlier example of a department that The clinical practitioner in competition is to be expected," spring," Stoloft Bald SfoOfl we (during registration time), but needs more faculty and fund- I Additional section of audiology track evolved to Bankson said Psych 440 offer about 1(10 daaaM tflCM) even as a senior, vou can't reg- ing," he said. qualify skilled clinicians to enter He said the pressure starts at to see how om> to three over ister at the very beginning.'' The psychology major thrvic.il practice in a variety of the undergraduate level, there- rides per class adds up to lots of Registration started on a peaked two years ago with a lit- Additional section of settings, according to Bankson. fore it is necessary for students override.* Monday and Rummel said he tle over 1,000 students, accord 1 Psych 250 Four years of curriculum com- to be motivated to "be the very "We made the first round of was not able to register until ing to Stoloff. Since then, the pleted by the individual will best undergraduate student that divisions to add classes as soon that Wednesday. psychology department equal 129 total semester hours. they on be." Stamp backlash worries Muslims BY SYLVIA MORENO The Washington Post dren told Aminah Assilmi, the Arabic words Lid Mubarak, Magazine, a weekly philatelu director ol the International or Messed least," with the MWllettet ran editorials this less than three months Union of Muslim Women, when gold Arabic letters written in month and last month against a^>, American Muslims cele- the stamp was introduced at the Turkish-style calligraphy on a using the Eid stamp, citing the brated the debut of a U.S. annual convention of the royal blue background. The amorist attacks [hi newsletter Postal Service stamp corn Islamic Society of North words "Eid Greetings" also urged Muslims and others to memorating two Islamic holi- America Assilmi helped organ- appear on the stamp. instead support the United We days as the ultimate sign of ize the children's letter-writing Eid Mubarak, a phrase as Stand stamp, which depicts a acceptance in the United campaign to the poatmaatei common among Muslims as IS Bag I a st weekend, the Free Males Now they're working general and the Postal ServiceI "Merry (- hnstmas" is among t ongress foundation, a conser- to ensure that it doaan I 1 iti/ens' Stamp Advisory Christians, refers to the two vative policy group, asked become a symbol of rejection I ommittee major feasts of the Muslim cal- Republican congressional lead The Postal Sen k e issued the But then Muslim militants endar, tld al-fitr and eid al-adfui. ers to retract the stamp. Kid stamp Sept I as part of its attacked the World Trade The first feast celebrates the end "I am writing to suggest that holiday series, capping .1 live Center and the Pentagon, fuel- Ol tasting during the month of the current stamps be with- year lobbying campaign by ing anti Muslim sentiment that Ramadan, which this year start drawn, to be overprinted with Muslims, unhiding 10,000 settle Ivheve has affected the ed last Saturday and ends at the image of the Twin Towers distribution and promotion of sundown Dec. 15. The second Schoolchildren from acrOM the and then reissued," foundation JUANA ARIAS//V Wuhmgum />«« Country who sent poitCArdfl and the I id stamp. teast marks the end of the annu- President Paul Weyrich wrote in American Muslims celebrated the debut of the Eld stamp com- submitted their designs Designed by calligrapher al pilgrimage to Mecca and falls letters to I loos*- Speaker Dennis memorating two Islamic holidays. Now, after the Sept. 11 ter- "I feel like now I'm an Mohamad Zakartya, of on Fab 23 in 2002. rorist attacks, they're working to ensure that It doesn't Arlington, the stamp displays Mekeel's and Stamps see MUSLIM. ;w*c 4 American,'" one oi InOH chil- become a symbol of rejection. ITHK BREEZE MONDAY, DEC. 4 I 3, 2001 NEWS Suicide bombers kill 8, injure scores on busy Jerusalem street BY LfcE HOCKSTADER formed into ■ bloodbath. The States, meeting with President Saturday's bombing, at least 1 1 attacks cause great damage to there was a big boom," said mashinglon POM bombers' explosives, packed Bush at the White House on Israelis haVf Iven killed in the our people in international pub- Nir I adeni, who is in his 20s. A p.nr of r.ileslmian suicide with nails and screws, were Sunday instead of Monday, so attacks, in addition to the lic opinion and the Palestinian "Then like two seconds later I bombers carried oul .1 synchro- designed to inflict the m.m that he could return home s» - fl Palestinian ssssilanti Authority will do everything In heard another like that, nize.! attack in Ihe he.irt or mum possible damage, .laorJ Foreign Minister Shimon IVrvv The latest attacks fol its power to catch those respon boom, boom." K'rusiifin late Saturday, blow ing to Israeli police. who is acting prime minister in lowed Israel's assassination stole It pays its condolences to A security guard from a ins Ihtmaalvi to piacaa killing Sharon's absence, said "This is of .1 top commander from the the Israeli people." nearby hospilal, Bikur Molim, .it leasl eii;ht other people and a terrible attack. This attacks the radical Islamic group llamas, Israeli Defence Minister who identified himsell .is Sum, injuring acora of mostly -44 he.irt of the people." which \ owed to lake revenge Binyamin Ben Flie/er convened said he had rushed to Zion teenage reveler?. The attacke cotnddad with Inside Israel. top security and army officials Square just minutes alter the About 20 minutes later, a car I held one teenaged guy the arrival of the Rush .ulminis No Palestinian group took to consider Israel's response to explosions. "I saw body parts," bomb was detonated I block tration's new Middle Baal responsibility inimediateK tor the bombings Most psst Sttacks he said, still shaking slightly 40 away, injuring another do/en whose body was torn envoy, retired Marine Corps Sattuda) a bombings, bul Israel] have elicited tough military minutes later. people -is ambulances and apart. He was just a Gen. Anthony /inni, who is officials said they appeared to reprisals, including on two occa- "It smelled like everything police cars continued to arrive leading Washington's tirst he the work of militant Islamic sions the use c4 F-1fi bombers. was burning," he said. "I held on the scene. Police said the car boy, maybe 18, and major drive for peace here in Resistance Movement, or Anticipating Israeli counter one teenaged guy whose body bomb had apparently been left months. On Friday, Zinni ion Hamas, which has carried out .ittack, Palestinian security offi- was torn to apart. Me was just a by the bombers. he was missing one of demned the week's previous man) pret loue such attacks 1 lab ordered the evacuation of boy, maybe 18, and he was miss- The attack was one of the his arms. attacks inside Israel, which he In (ia/a ( ity. Abdel Azziz offices, police posts and other ing one of his arms " most devaatating in the last 14 said were aimed at wrecking Rantissi, a senior spokesman for positions in the West Bank and As llames shot 15 feet in the months of violence here, target- — Sami his mission Hamas, said; 'As you know, we ( ia/a Strip air from the car bomb, scores of ting one of the busiest intersec About 170 people were .ire under (Israeli) ixxupation. For hours after the blasts, people raced through the 1 hospital MClrit) guard t inn - in the city — and one of wounded in Saturday's blast the worst kind of occupation stunned, weeping and angry stnvls, s, reaming and holding the most heavily policed — at 95 and .it least ] 1 u ,-re said to be in and slavery. The |ews .ire terror- Israelis wandered through their heads its busiest lime of the week. critical condition, suggesting ists, the lews.ire killing our chil- downtown Terusalsnx herded But there was also a con- Hundreds of Israeli young- the death toll may rise. Even if it dren, we are in confrontation this way and that by police con- certed attempt to rescue and sters, and some Jewish "People were screaming, does not, the attack is one of the with the terrorism of the Jews, GBfned about the possibility of treat the wounded even in Americans, had conversed on they were running and falling bloodiest In months, and ranks so we are defending ourselves further bombs Ihe few minutes before the Zion Square Saturday night ,is and crying," said Etti Cohen, with two previous suicide Yasser Arafat's Palestinian Many pedestrians were ambulances arrived. In the they do almost every Saturday 20, an off-duty soldier who bombings, in Tel Aviv and in Authority condemned the trying to call their friends chill air, young men ripped night .ifter the end Or the Jew ton was out having fun. "It hap- lerusilem. .is the worst since the .ittack, s«iying it was designed to and relatives, to make sure up their shirts to fashion Sabbath. They were milling pened so fast, t Vie minute peo- Palestinian uprising began in torpedo Zmni's mission. they wen *-till alive, but cell tourniquets for wounds. One around coffee shops, bagel ple were just hanging out, September 2000. The Palestinian Authority phone networks were crash- bar owner said he made a shops arid snack bars when the some religious people were It was the third major terror- forcefully condemns the attacks ing and difficult to use. One tourniquet from the tape of a suicide bombers struck, perhaps playing religious music. Then ist attack by Palestinians inside that were carried out tonight in middle age woman shouted video cassette. Special Jewish SO yards and seconds apart all of a sudden, boom!" Israel in the last week, including JeroaalenV it said in a state Death to the leftists" at no religious volunteers scoured In a flash, a rowdy tableau of Israeli Prime Minister Ariel a bus bombing Thursday and a mem Ihe opal of theseattai ks one in particular the scene for every scrap of flirting, chatting and skate- Sharon was reportedly planning shooting Tuesday, both in north has Iven to destroy the "I heard a sound like a flesh, as is required for a boarding teenagers was trans- to cut short a visit to the United em Israel Together with \nii-tu.in peace snorts rhese firecracker, S sputtering, then proper Jewish burial. Muslim stamp faces challenges after Sept. 11 attacks \fi \11\t from "The Fid has nothing to order the stamp online or "The Postal Service deeply fewer than the 90 million dence, "and our members use Majority Whip Tom DeLay. do with the terrorists, and through a toll-free number. regrets the oversight and is Amish quilt stamps issued in all the stamps." "I have no doubt a majority we thank God that all of Postal officials said there has reprinting the holiday August but more than the 32 Sales figures will deter- of Amcncans would find the those ... suspected to have been no attempt to cut back on posters depicting the lid million lames Madison stamps mine whether the Hid stamp altered MaflrUM ,1 more appropri- done this have nothing to do the stamp's distribution. "As far stamp image," Postal Service issued in October. is reissued next year. ate commemoration of Islam with our community" as we're concerned, it's going SO offi« ialfl Said in .1 statement Postal Service spokes- Assilmi, who spearheaded than the current celebratory ver- "They were not the known stay on sale and should be in woman Cathv Yarosky char- the stamp campaign, said she sion," he s,iul guys of our community We stock at post offices around the acterized the Eid stamp is determined to see that hap- But anyone who looks at have nothing to do with country," said Dave Failor, man- printing as "an .i\ eiags num- pen. "A year ago would have the Arabic script on Ihe Eid that," he said. ager of community relations for ber we would anticipate for a made all the difference in the stamp and equates that with Abuzaakouk's organiza- me Postal Service. j ear 1 sale " world. Sept. 11 certainly set the terrorist attacks is "really tion, the Council on Another complaint from Postal officials said it is us back," she said. playing into the hands of the American-Islamic Relations Muslim activists — th.it the too early to know how well "But I tell you what: the terrorists said Aly and the International Union Postal Service omitted the the Bid stamp is selling. But children have already deter- Abuzaakouk, executive direc- of Muslim Women have had Eid stamp from its holiday Robert lamb, executive mined that if we don't make tor 0/ the Washington-based reports from members that stamp promotional posters — director of the American the sales because of the post American Muslim Council. some post offices are not car- prompted an apology from Philatelic Society, said anec- office's failure to display it or "Who dares to associate rying the Eid stamp. the agency dotal evidence shows his people's fears, they'll just start negativity with something They have urged people to The poster showed stamps members are not asking for over," Assilmi said. that celebrates a religious fes- forward those complaints to commemorating Christmas, Seventy-five million 1 id the stamp much or using it "They're not going to give tival?" he said. the Postal Service and to Kwanzaa and I lanukah. stamps were issued Sept. 1 — heavily on their correspon- up," she said. 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"We have two MacNutt also suggested "This year 575 percent of the JMU simply follows a nation- ended after the first month of the more patrol officers available that policy adherence on people living-HI ounpuaan first wide pattern that's been pro- -66- semester, though The IIPD now to us," MacNutt said. "We Greek Row could be a factor. v«\ir students." Mot onnel Mid gressing for years. "Violent solelv oners ott-campus areas have two detectives now that "We have less alcohol-related there's .1 neRlisible difference in crime has gone down steadily in Whatever, or whoever, and JMU police cover campus, are working hard. They're problems on Greek Row," he the number of fivshmcn current- the last five years nationwide," except during oartain activity clearing some big cases. said. "It's mainly policy ly living on campus compared lo M-icNutt said. "So it isn't juM is making the change weekends like Homecoming That's what I think may have changes that really affect that." List ye.ir. "There's really only a Sept. 11. The FBI announces needs to keep up the when trw- torees also team up. caused it to go down. We Senior Daniel [difference of] 26," McC'onnel these stats every year and says According to Tarbell, there is no have more coverage in park- Hruggemann said, "Most s.nJ. since 3£93fruhman live on that crime has gone down." good work. correlation between the alliance ing lots and dorms. The people recognize that the campus this year, compared to and the lower crime added number of people has JMU campus seems safer, 3,227 List year. Police team-up — Daniel Bruggemann had some effect." with less crimes in dorms possibility senior Other possibilities MacNutt said the department and stuff than years past. If The Sept. 11 possibility At the beginning of the MacNutt offered other has had more success investigat- in fact crime is dropping, MacNutt said he disgrees semester, the Harrisonburg and 99 explanations for the crime ing incidents, with possible then of course I'm delighted. with the theory that the down- JMU police departments teamed downturn. The JMU police offenders becoming apprehen- Whatever, or whoever, is turn in reported crime has been up, both responding to incidents responded to mote calls off cam- department recently added sive of committing crimes. "The making the change needs to on and off campus. "For the first pus. More crimes were reported more positions and equip- word gets around when you keep up the good work." Department of Ambassadors propose unified stand Education AMBASSADORS, from page 1 friends, the war against terror- against fundamentalist the Ukraine is "cooperat|ingj of GUUAM, Mamediara said receives donation ism cannot be won." Muslim terrorism. "We are very actively in finding the he foresees several goals, like said, "We hope that we will DEPARTMENT, from page 1 find support among the aca- The four countries repre cooperating in the area of ter- financial support of the terror- democratic market-oriented demics We are trying to have sented, plus the Republic of rorism from extremists," ist activities reforms, while Ciobanu said School of School grassroots support, and that's Uzbekistan, comprise an Moldovan Ambassador Ceslav The nations of Georgia, he predicts the countries Administration," said Charles why we're coming here." alliance of post-Soviet Ciobanu said. "The United Ukraine, Azerbaijan and meeting their combined Crosson, president for Before meeting at JMU republics, called CUUAM States is for us a strategic part- Moldova originally aligned as potential by "creating a busi- Development and Alumni. Thursday, the ambassadors (Georgia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, ner. All GUUAM country GUAM in 1997 as an informal ness council and attracting According to Crosson, the recently spoke at Harvard Azerbaijan and Moldova). The members have supported union ot post-Soviet republics American Investors gilt is one of the largest in JMU University, St. Louis organization serves as a coun- President Bush." facing developmental issues as The five nations have his- history and is important University and Stanford terbalance to Russia and the they endeavored to become torically played an impor- becauM of the anticipated University. according to Commonwealth of independent of Russia tant role In world trade, cre- shortage of teachers and Almar Mamediara, deputy Independent States. The _44 According to Mamediara, the ating links between BurOM administrators in the future. diplomat of the Democratic ambassador from Uzbekistan, Republic of Uzbekistan joined and China. The fund will be used to Republic of Azerbaijan. Shavkat Khamrakulov, was Our region is in the later on April 24,1°W, during a Japaridze said, "We are attract nationally known facul- faparkbx said, "We need unable to attend due to his NATO summit in Washington. ancient nations, part of ty, pay salaries and improve your support — American sup- embassy holding constant strategic interest of the D.C. This added a second U ancient civilizations. the education program, port and Western support in meetings with the Bush United States. Without and extended the organi/a Christianity started in this according to Crosson. general It's really a great privi- administration, according to lion's name to GUUAM. part of the world." He said Freshman Terri Wingo, an lege to he here at such an excit- Paul Joyal, who moderated the friends, the war against "Next year we're going to that while the live nations education major, was the first irn; plaie voui university " forum. Joyal is the president of i elebrate the fifth aiuw entry are "absolutely different. to receive the Bev and Larry The ambassadors consul Intercon International and edi- terrorism cannot he won. of GUUAM," Mamediara they're unified by "this Batschelet Endowment for tently stressed the important e tor of Intercon Daily, a publica- said. The nations' most recent mutual threat perception We Educational Excellence schol- of cooperation between the tion covering activities of the — Konslyanlyn Grvschenko meetings were in fun* at come from a very unique arship, which pays $5,000 of United States and their coun- former Soviet Union. 1'kr.inijn ambassador Yalta \t that conference, the empire that dissoKed 10 her tuition. Wingo said, "I tries in countering the terror "Sept II changed a lot in countries adopted a formal years ago, where terror was ,i wouldn't be at JMU if it wasn't ism originating from Mpa the minds of all people around charter espousing Western- very Important part." for this scholarship. I chose ratist movements in their the world," Mamediara slid. -59 oriented poticietin their con- Terrorism expert and polit- JMU because of the scholar- region. "We're talking about He said the cooperative rela- tinuing dealings with Russia ical scienee professor Stephen ship and I'm trying to get it how each country could sup- tionship between America and and the CIS. Japarid/e said Bowers, who heads JMU's again for next year." port the United States," GUUAM is very important for According to Ciobanu, Russia and the CIS should William R. Nelson Institute For more information, visit Japandze said. "We are allies national security interests. Moldova provides the not have qualms with for Public Affairs and the (>ffice of Development Web That's how our presidents "This fight against terrorism is American military "the ri>;ht to GUUAM. Thursday's meet- Moldovan Ambassador site at unvw.jmu.edu/development define this relationship." not for one diplomat." fly and land on our territory." ings at JMU were not negotia Ceslav Ciobanu organized the or contact Charles Crosson at Gryshchenko said, "Our The ambassadors explained In addition to providing the tions, said Mamediara. but forum. The Nelson Institute x8-3197. region is in the strategic interest many benefits that their United States "flight rights" rather an opportunity to studies political violence and of the United States. 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Elizabeth Martin Diana Smyth Black Latino Greek JMU Men's Basketball Tracey Brooks Woodlired Oven Subcummitlee Co chairs Ashley Gentry Mel Meher Jordanna Spencer Caucus JMU Police Lauren Bioussard Tilfanie Rosier Teresa Gonzalez Julie Melkerson Jason Spencer Black Student Alliance JMU SGA Jane Brown Danny Steeper Kristin Goodine Lisa Messina Colleen Stanley Blockbuster Video JMU Volleyball Tyson Brown Emily Goodman Becky Mills Diane Strawbridge BluesTones JMU Women's NEWS MONDAY, DEC. 3, 2(X)i I THK BREEZE 17 Teaching assistants walk out at U. Illinois BY STEPHANIE BANCHERO miffed many students. Chicago Tribune "Unfortunately, they leave buildings canceled their classes were quiet. Parking lots were ate students association at "We don't deny this is a dis- us no choice but to act militant," and office hours Wednesday. sparsely filled. Temple University, a public Hundreds o* graduate leach ruptive action," said Dave saui Uma Pimplaskar, a UIUC bw assistants ,u the University They estimated that about 10,000 This fall, the growing chorus college, won recognition as a tamper, a teaching assistant in teaching assistant in media students were affected. of Illinois at Urbana- of teaching assistants seeking collective bargaining unit in the history department and studies, who canceled her class But university administrators union recognition has gained late September. Champaign walked out o| il.i-.s- spokesman for the grad stu- for the day. disputed those numbers. momentum at public and pri- The Urbana strike did not es Wednesday, darkening class- dents' organization. "But this is "We've tried to meet with Associate Provost David vate universities nationwide. affect classes at the University ot roi'ins .11 ross t,minus ami leav- short-term pain for a long term the administration to talk things Swanson estimated that only At the University of Illinois at Chicago. But in soli ing ttlOUMndl of undergrade gain. We've exhausted all of our over, but they ignore us. Maybe about 200 classes were canceled Washington, school officials and darily with the strike in Urbana, ifr students without teachers. other choices and we were this will get their attention." and about 4,000 students affect- graduate students met in nego- about 20 graduate students at The work stoppage, which forced into this action." University spokesman Hill ed. Overall, about 3,300 classes tiations about the terms of a UIC staged a sit-in and rally wu to havi tasted through Their efforts toward increas- Murphy said Chancellor Nancy are taught each day, and the potential bargaining agreement outside their chancellor's office Thursday, is the most mili- ing their recognition and com- Cantor stood by the position that school has 28,000 undergraduate that would allow for a graduate in University Hall. tant action yet by the gradu- pensation mirror a growing teaching assistants should not be students. Swanson said most student union at the university. About 40 other students and ate students who teach many national movement. able to form a union because classes went ahead as scheduled. The unionization drive at local union repreMmativa ral of the university's courses As colleges and universities they are students first and their Some faculty members Brown University in lied outside University I (all. and are seeking recognition have depended more on non- employment is secondary. moved their courses to other Providence, R.I., recently was "We think it's going to have by the administration as a foctllty student teachers, the Cantor has indicated a will- buildings so students would not bolstered when a National more influence on the uni\ii si bargaining unit. graduate assistants have ingness to talk with graduate have to cross picket lines. l^bor Relations Board decision ty if they see that the two cam- The teaching ■wlitanta, demanded more recognition, students, "but that doesn't "The impact was very, very set the guidelines for a union puses are working together mainly from liberal arts col- more money and better health mean she is willing to reverse small," Swanson said. election Dec. 6 and 7. and have the same goals," laid legia, spent the day marching benefits. Strikes and work stop- position on the university poli- Despite these assertions, the Though the election will be tat McLellan, co-president of through the campus Quad, pagcs have become common- cy on a union for students. We UIUC campus Quad and sur- held, the university has not the Graduate Employee's picket signs in hand, chanting, place List year, 1,600 graduate have been against that," rounding buildings were quiet decided whether to appeal the Organization at UIC. "No union, no peace. No con- assistants at the University of Murphy said. Wednesday. Many classrooms decision, said Mark Nickel, "We're sitting in for the same tract, no peace." Washington walked out on the Organizers said 80 percent to were dark and the hallways, director of the news service at reasons they're walking out. We Coming just as final exaOtf last day of classes with final 90 percent of the 500 teaching typically filled with students Brown. have the same set of issues and approach, the two-day strike exams left to grade. assistants who work in the Quad catching up on homework. In Philadelphia, the gradu- the same set of grievances." WALK CAMPUS 10 MINUTE WALK ON MAIN ST. TO CAMPUS 2,3,4, AND 5 BEDROOM APARTMENTS •ETHERNET •FURNISHED 434-3509 487-4057 Enjoy life prior to exams* Kevin Smith's films, all this week at Grafton Stovall Theatre '•** i'*lQH>4*». i>1*^tm*\>*Otic->? ?*\> • CTSI'WNMMl'' "' I'I "1 THIS WIfKIND CHASE DOWN THE BIGGEST LAUGHJ AROUND! "EXHILARATING. AUDACIOUS AND "THE COM£DY EVINT of THE YEAH!" 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White election battles. for partisan gain." following two ke\ Republican Mouse press secretary An Complicating Gilmore's With the White House loatei l.isl month and White Fleischer said Friday, and the tenure was the party's trou- starting to plot strategy for I luus, political operative! president did not try to talk him bled performance in the 2002 elections, Gilmore have alread) taken ovei mom into staying. November's off-year elec- "was pushed toward the end Of his Work "He understood the gov- tions. Democrats took the of the board and decided to Gilmorc. whose term as gov- ernor's reasons and was dis- governorships of New Jersey lump rather than fight his ernor <>t Vtasnia alao is endtng appointed to hear that he was and Gilmore's own state. way back onto the ship," said said he would leave the helm of leaving, because he thinks "When you have the White one Republican insider. the Republican Nation.il he's done a very good job at House bragging about win- Another Republican, who Committee in l.muarv to reduce the Republican National ning the Pennsylvania state like the others spoke on the con- the burden th.it travel placed on Committee," Fleischer said. Supreme Court, that's pathet- dition of anonymity to avoid hist.unilv Othera said clashes Among Republicans, former ic," said one Republican cam- possible ill-will with the White with White Mouse political Montana Gov. Marc Racicot was paign operative. House, said Gilmore's tenure counselor Karl Rove influ- mentioned widely as a likely The focus now is on next had been marked by tensions enced his decision. replacement if, as one acquain- November — reflected by the with Rove, Bush's longtime Gilmore increasingly had tance put it, he can tie up some heated GOP response Friday political adviser. become ,i target of criticism business commitments. to a Democratic ad planned Rove was described as within GOP ranks ,is attention Other prospects include Rep. for a handful of House dis- determined to run party turns to the 2002 campaign. ).C Watts of Oklahoma, Rep tricts It chastises Republicans operations from his office in With control of the Senate, Henry Bonilla of Texas, former for supporting corporate tax the White House West Wing, Mouse and 36 governorships — Rep. Bill Paxton of New York, cuts when "working with deputy RNC chairman including those in California, and Mary Matalin, Vice Americans are hurting, thou- Jack Oliver running day-to- Florida, Illinois, Pennsylvania, President Dick Cheney's top sands of soldiers are defend- day operations at the party Ohio, Texas «ind New York — at political aide. ing our country and we are all offices near the Capitol. stake, senior Republican! were The job of party chairman is being asked to sacrifice.'' By this account, tensions (HICK KENNEDYIKRT Campus growing concerned th.it an amalgam of chores: fund Rep. Tom Davis of Virginia, grow over the summer and Gilmore was not suited for the r.u-.r arbiter of party disputes, who directs the GOP's HouM boiled over after Nov. 6, President George W. Bush walks with Virginia Gov. Jim key party job. chiet spokesman on political campaign committee, said, "It Election Day. Gilmore Oct. 2. after Bush announced the reopening of Reagan National Airport with new security measures. Santa comes to JMU for under-privileged kids SANTA, from pgi I Williams said, "Operation mittee hopes to fill Grafton- and we've hung fliers in every junior Mike Navarrete, co- best part about OSC is that you said. "All the children have Santa Claus is wonderful. Stovall to capacity. place imaginable." committee head for OSC, said get no recognition. When the been abused or neglected or Most of the children come in "To advertise for OSC, As an extra incentive to "lust seeing the reactions of the have very severe family prob- with nothing. kids get the gifts they think we've had Santa and commit- attract students, Sala'ar said the social services employees when they're from Santa. It keeps the lems that make it impossible to "Most of the foster fami- tee members in reindeer hats OSC committee has solicited they come to pick up the toys mystery and treasure about live with them. 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MONDAY, DEC. 3, 20011THK BREEZE|9 ... we must first recognize tliat " ... it is not difficult to see the Afghan campaign is far why state laws and JMU from over." policies are so strict about JONATHAN KELLY consequences for those freshman caught hazing." IMQk see column below see house editorial, below JONATHAN KELLY THe MOCT HAH, I THANK yoo SIR BREEZE READER'S VIEW weAN pHA$e OF YOUR MAY I H^ve Continuing terrorism INITIATION iMVOLVeSA AMOTHeR? / struggle progresses BULLWHip, AMD TWI5 As wo survey the consider- who has gassed his Kurdish cit- able progress achieved during izens. The Associated Press also the past month in America's war reported on Nov. 29 that world CHlCKeM. against terrorism in Afghanistan, experts are certain that Iraq has we might be inclined to ponder an active biological weapons AMI , / the next phase of the current program right now. simple against organized glob- The stated points of Iraq's al terrorism. irrefutable menace to the world Before we can speculate on are glaring warning signs that this thorny query, we must first the war against terrorism cannot recognize that the Afghan cam- be complete without the ulti- WRONG Puce. paign is far from over. Despite mate removal of Hussein from 15 T our proud accomplishments, power. He must then be H1S GSC\ 101? much remains unresolved in replaced with B peaceful, coop- Afghanistan The Taliban and erative and democratic govern- the Al-Qaeda still are putting up ment. The question is not HSJSlsntll in the south and our whether or not we should con- military is in for a prodigious front Iraq; the question is when tight to finish them off. In addi- we should confront Iraq and tion, the various Afghan tribes overthrow Hussein. The correct who have opposed the Taliban time remains to be seen, but that regime must reconcile their time must come for the sake of many differences if they are to people everywhere. forge a stable, democratic gov- Iraq is not the only grave ernment in Afghanistan. Then threat to international harmony, xsi£> and only then will Afghanistan for there are other nations engag- cease to be a haven for terrorism. ing in terrorist activity as well. As thOM matters are sorted One of the chief countries among out in Afghanistan, we can only them is Iran, ruled by an HOUSE EDITORIAL hypothesize what new course extremely brutal brand of Islamic the war on terrorism will take. Shiite mullahs called Ayatollahs. As President George W. Bush According to the State has consistently reminded us, Department in an April 30 report Tradition plagues Greek system the war to prevent further mas- from usinfbstate.gov, Iran was the sacres will extend across the most active state sponsor of ter- There is no doubt that violations should be taken. more a part of the equation, as hazing according to the globe, wherever terrorists may rorism in 2000 and is particularly traditions are impor- To a certain extent, many universities and states' legal university or stole. hide, and it will last for an opposed to peace between Israel tant. Long-standing view hazing as harmless systems began cracking On that same Web site, indefinite period of time. The and Palestine. Although the customs set precedents for pranks and games akin to down on hazing to protect pro-hazing sources point possibilities of the next focal Iranian people have elected the future, values that fam- the '70s movie "Animal students from harm. out that few challenges can point of the war are many, and reformist officials, the govern- ilies, groups and countries House." In reference to fra- According to a Web site add up to the courage it the threats they pose must be ment is still in the hands of the continue to honor through- ternities in particular, there on hazing education, takes to make it through taken seriously hard-line Ayatollahs because out the ages. They are a is a "boys will be boys" wiuwstophazing.org, hazing "hell week" or the rewards Iraq has been mentioned by they control the judiciary and standard of learning and mentality that lets us brush has been the cause of 50 of that accomplishment. many observers as one of the law enforcement. culturization and a means off hazing activities as "OK" deaths in college fraterni- Successfully bonding most likely future targets of Iran is becoming a very seri- of passing down tried and because it has always been ties, which is just the begin- groups for decades, these American anti-terror warfare. ous threat in particular because tested practices. Some tra- done. ning of the list of negative are age-old practices and For many years. Iraq has been it is actively pursuing nuclear ditions, however, are better ramifications of hazing. many claim that you never one of the most aggressive state weapons. According to Israeli left in the past — hazing is -66— Regardless of whether these learn more about yourself supporters of terrorism in the newspaper Ha'arctz on Nov. 20, one of them. recent SAE charges resulted and what can do than when world. According to Heritage the Iranian government is work- Plaguing JMU once Some traditions, from dangerous, harmful or you go thiough hazing roiind.it ion research fellow ing quickly to produce a again, two members of however, are bet- controversial activities, it is practices and succeed. lames Phillips m an Oct. 2 essay nuclear bomb. Iran has also Sigma Alpha Epsilon frater- not difficult to see why state But is it worth it? The from hcritagc.org;. Iraq has a long been buying many of the nity were arrested and ter left in the past laws and JMU policies are risks of being caught aren't history of using terrorism as ,i resources for its nuclear pro- charged last week with six so strict about consequences new. JMU and the state have foreign policy tool, such as gram bom Russia, according to counts each of alleged haz- — hazing is one for those caught hazing. had hazing policies for a attempting terrorist attacks on an April 5 essay by Ariel Cohen ing. In mid-October, two An old tradition, it has number of years. You'd America during the iwi GuM and James Phillips of the social sororities and one fra- of them. become too risky to think croups would have War. Columnist Richard Cohen Heritage Foundation, found at ternity were found guilty by -59- even attempt. The learned by now that it a jusl agrees, pointing out in the Nov. hentageorg. Given Iran's history the Inter-fraternity Council possible punishments do a bad idea. Over time, some 30 issue of Vie Washington Post in terrorism, this is not a favor- and Panhellenic judicial not necessarily reflect the things must change. that Saddam Hussein has car- able development. In 1979. after Council for hazing. Proving you can hack it specific hazing activities at Change is slow. ried out such diabolical mas- the present government took These most recent as a brother in a fraternity, a hand. And while traditions Fraternities are reluctant to sacrss as the uss of chemical power, the Iranians kidnapped arrests are far more serious member of some sports are important, the conse- ditch tradition I egal Issues weapons against Kurdish civil- our diplomats. In 1983, the ter- than the mid-October team or as an equal to others quences are so high that one graduallv are catching up ians I m.illv. cohimnM William rorist group Hezbollah, aggres- charges and could result in in a military setting, hazing has to ask, "What's the with even the most tradi- Y. Buckley Jr. emphasizes in a sively supported by Iran, expulsion from JMU and has been a way to make point?" There must be ways tional of fraternities and Sept. I" column from bombed the American marine serious legal ramifications pledges experience a hard- to form bonds of brother- things are changing to end tOUmhaU.COm Hussein's relent- barracks in U-banon, killing 241 following their court date ship so they learn to rely on hood and kinship in an dangerous pra< tices I he less pursuit of nudcaij cherrdcal marines. These are but a few instances of Iranian terrorism. today at 8 a.m. the group for support and organization without put- Greek system is involuntari- anil biological weaponry, a Opinioas seem to differ family. As alcohol and more ting others at risk or taking ly suppressing itself deeply fearful prospect given about how seriously hazing dangerous activities became part in activities that qualify through tradition that we .ire speaking of a man see TERRORISM, page 10 THE^ BREEZE Editor |ulif Sproester Darts tJarts A Pats are suhmlted anon\nwuds Managing editor Amanda Capp and printed on a »/»«< • ovuiUibli ba.\t\ Ails manager Christine Anderson Submissions are Imsed upon one /* » R M i News editor Richard Sakshaug opinion of a gi\rn filiation. ,"< DM Of <»"i' News editor Lindsay Marti and do not MOflMrA) '<'/.<' the truth. Pats Asst. news editor I jmrs David i- mod darts ami pats to breasadp#hotnisl] com Opinion editor Terrence Nowlin Style editor Jennifer Surface Focus editor Danielle Potulo Pat... 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I »hole. and ■« MH Pat- Dart... necessarily the OpktiOtlul am individual nf member of dv Brtete A "thanks-lor show mg me the mean A "do you want SOflM I hOBSS with Editorial Board: ing-of-true-brotherluHxl' pal torn) ftataml lh.it M WnS ' »l.irt tO tin- (_ t. IB DTal faf t'»in Julie Sproe»ter Amanda Capp Terrence Nowlin plaining about paying 10 cenLs to print KIII.T Managing Editor Opinion Editor ty brother who insisted th.it he take me to the emergency room last lluirxl.iy v. hen he something while art majors pa) mOUSandl Letter* to the editor should he r»o more than $00 words, columns thotikl he noticed how sick I was tor supplies and have to stav extra seines M mm ihan 1000 word*, and both will he published m a tpace available From a grateful brother whoh fffad that tiny km due to lack Of facilities. ham. They mint I* delivered to The Bwzt by noon Tuesday of 5 pin Friday caught tlw pneumonia before it got f | From tame oeeoed art majors that suggest The Btrtie reserves the tuiht to edit fa clarity and space and is extremelif proud to be i allot a ' business msaon buy akxk m the Studb i The. ■pinions in (Infection do not nece»anly letleu ihe opinion trf the the Delta Chi fraternity newspaper, tlm naif, or June* Madison Univrr>uy 101 THE BREEZE I MONDAY. DEC. 3. 2001 OPINION "A helper monkey." "Speakers for my "Not to sleep through "To be with my computer." my finals." grandparents." ^ ISPOTLIGHTJ Andy Urben Ernie Melanson svsANHODGEs/ctwribumitphoiogruphrr Sean Lambert Karen Olson freshman, psychology sophomore, sports management freshman, undeclared freshman, social work Topic: what do you want for the holidays? Terrorism still international issue LAST ISSUE IS THURSDAY. TIME IS RUNNING OUT. in the president's seanrh for jus- nates in the Middle Bttl The TERRORISM tice Since they p»*e such an horror of terrorism we (ace According to President unacceptable danger to the today is a malicious evil intent Bush's ana-terrorism doctrine, world. America must eventually on dominating much ot tin- nations Intent on producing tike the war to thorn To root out world. We must send nations weapons ot mass destruction to terrorist--, we must remove the harboring terrorists a simple terrain oVworM qualify aster roofs over tlk'ir heads, which an? message: nations involved in Tick-took* rorist nations and are account- the nattons that grant them sanc- terrorist activity shall no longer, able to justice itk*.- Afghanistan. tuary ami SU| ; be permitted to exist on this SUBMIT TO THE BREEZE BEFORE THE SEMESTER ENDS. Under the doctrine. 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Programs, [email protected], 568-6273, www.jmu.edu/international. 564.8416 432.1386 442.1997 OfiNKlN MONDAY, DEC. 3, 2(K)l I THE BREEZE 111 EVAN WILLIAMS FROM THE WIRE I STAFF EDITORIAL FROM THE WIRE Abercrombie fits the mold Could we be playing God? When my brother was in To work there, clothes must fold at another table. For many, Monday's news Worchester, Mass. — has no MOM oul Of proportion Think high school, he w.isn'l pretty. be bought-to-fit so we can show I finally realized who worked that scientists have successfully plans to create some massive about it, the use of stem cells He had little glasses, shaggy off the latest styles, strut our at the store that Friday when the managed to clone a human army of clones, or even to.rv.it*- could help terminally ill peopte, long hair down to his chin, stuff, flip back our hair and smile same people were in the store embryo conjured up images of a full fledged human being. easing or even ( Uring tlvir Bui oversized-ragged jeans that he wicked, sexy smiles to everyone with me for five hours. Aldous Huxley's "Brave New Their aim is to extra* t stem 0 II| fering It could advance medical wore with his beautiful under- we look at, especially when Then after I got bored folding World." Thoughts swirled of a that can be used in the treatment technology by leaps and wear hanging out, and he we're bending over to pick shambled piles of shirts, I decid- society in the not-too-distant of diseases, ranging from bounds. And tfus Is supposed to walked like Igor because the something up off the floor. ed to work the changing room future in which the human race Parkinson's to juvenil.' diabctei baa bad thing' crotch of his pants was down at The problem with being new and stand and herd preteen girls is entirely comprised of clones It's risky, yes. It's a littU- his knees. at a store like this is, well, when in and out of the dressing room who are subliminally condi- atranm bul it isn't anythit, . Yup, my brother was the the employees have to dress with hoochie clothes. tioned into their respective -66- should be afraid of. pimp. After high school, he went with the latest fashions, and the Before I worked, I had to read social classes from birth. A soci- The National Right to At the MM time ll to college, made the dean's list people shopping in the store the employee handbook. It said ety where the few remaining leal tabs undertaking this prac- tnd by the time he was done wear the latest fashions, it's hard that Abercrombie liked to see breeders are rounded up and Life Committee even ttoi have to make sura mej keep with his degree, only Polo could to keep track of who's working individuality in their employees confined to camps out in themselves in check It the) touch his body. and who's shopping. when it came to grooming as Arizona. A society that is cold, went so far as to speak don't keep i lonjng limited to So, let's get this straight In long as it stayed steadfast to the heartless, robotic — wait a sec- of 'embryo farms disease treatment it they allow high school, my brother wore -46 look of Abercrombie. ond, isn't this getting a little bit tht- technology to grow and pants with a 38-inch waist He Individuality? I've never unrealistic? opening for business grow and reach leas p started lifting weights in col- worked at a place where you Perhaps, but that seems to be ends — specifically, actual lege and bulked up a little While folding shirts, couldn't tell the difference what conservative politicians soon.' human replication — then that's (which Includes g.imin>; a little between the customers or and religious sects (not to men- -*9 a tttdeacaij weight), and now he wears a 32 one of my co-workers the employers. tion a great deal of the public) Hut when it comes down to Inch waist Standing my ground by the are afraid of. The White House it, the Jab curnentl) working on Now, he is a manager at dressing rooms during the and Vatican have both So what we've got on the the project has no motive bul to Abercrombie and Fitch. Which asked if he could help Friday after Thanksgiving shop- denounced the experiment as table, underneath it all, are two help humankind and CUfl Itadt me lo my next point. Since ping apocalypse, the district "immoral," and Congress is legitimate anuvrns. One side ease* ami that's just something he's manager, I was lucky me find anything. manager apparently came into looking to outlaw all human says that these technological/sci- wi can't argue with So until we enough *° Re* 3 job with him the store for a little chit-chat cloning. The National Right to entific advances an tampering sea a disturbing jump in the OW the winter break. 5 5 about numbers and saw my Life Committee even went so far with the core of humanity, and number of blond hair, bin* i After refusing to wear their non traditional hair. as to speak of "embryo farms could grow to have disastrous people out on the street d clothes for so long, I broke down. We don't get those cool shirts So much for individuality, I opening for business soon." results, and the other side wants no need to worry I'm a traitor to nonconformity, I like Old Navy that say "staff." had to wear a hat over my dyed Meanwhile, the biotechnolo- to use said advances to actually This tOilOHH U i Temple know, but I needed the job and I While folding shirts, one of my red hair. But at least the techno gy company responsible for all help humanity. New t staff editorial and apn had a connection — it literally co-workers asked if he could music thumping in the back- the hubub — Advanced Cell It's a difficult issue to tackle, in tlu1 ; fell in my lap, along with a pair help me find anything. ground, foreground, inner ear Technology, In*., Irom but it'-- not one that we should fan Not 30 of jeans and two shirts. "Uhh," I said. I wasn't sure and inside my chest has a good I am now an employee of what to tell him, because appar- beat, especially when it breaks Abercrombie and Fitch, the store ently he had the same problem I 120,000 decibels. brwxmdpQhotmmil. com: where the hottest of the hot go did. "No, I'm doing alright," I 77IIS column appeared in the and buy clothes that are sizes too told him and walked away with Nov. 30 edition of Ball Slate • place for your darts and pats small for them. a pile of shirts and continued to University's Daily Ntews. JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY, ALUMNI CHAPTER OF METRO WASHINGTON Friday, Jan. A, 2002 1 O a.m. - A p.m. 77//V irieek or lAai^heeh at the Virginia Tech/UVA Northern Virginia Center 7054 Haycock Road, Falls Church, \\ 22043 LIVE ON STA6E The JML' Alumni Chapter of Metro Washington is hosting its second annual Job Fair. Students, this is your opportunity to reach the nation's top employers such as SRA International. 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TREE KNOW-HOW goes off without a hitch, but said the JMU President Linwood Rose com- process of gelling a Iree and organizing menced this year's Iree lighting with an Finding and caring for the perfect % the event is fairly formulaic now. address on the Quad. This marked Rose's Christmas tree can be difficult if you According to Posey, the chain of events first time speaking at the ceremony. For don't know what to look for. Here are a begins with a work order he submits to the past three years, the ceremony fell on few tips to make this year's tree the Facilities Management to request the tree. the same date as an important conference, From there, Facilities Management seeks according to his assistant Donna Burch. perfect holiday treat. donations from area farmers and resi- Following a performance by the Art by staff artist Erin Henry dents. Contemporary Gospel singers and a II'. usually a local farmer, but some- round of carols sung by all the attendants, Consider freshness Always ask the vendor where the tree times people even have a big tree on their Rose spoke about the approaching holi- came from and how long ago it IVM property that they want to get rid of and day season and the holiday tree. "It's cut. Try to buy a locally grown tree they'll donate it," said Mike Davis, direc- because if not, the tree could have become our tradition to gather together • been trucked a considerable dist.nu $ tor of Facilities Management. and light our tree," he said. "Whatever which would cut down on its fresh- Davis said his department our religion or beliefs, we come together ness. retrieves the tree and hauls it to JMU. because if s a season of hope." A) They then use a back hoe to hoist the Rose urged the crowd to think of those Inspect your prospective purchase tree in to place and attach wires from affected by the events of Sept. 11 and the Does it appear green and healthy with each side to balance the tree in the stand. losses that came as a result. "As we illu- a fragrant smell and moist, flexible needles, or is there evidence of drying Once they've adomed the tree with minate our tree tonight, let it be a symbol or browning? Avoid any trees with lights, little maintenance is required. The of hope," he said. broken branches or damaged bark. Also, try shaking tl»e tree. It needles lights run on an automatic timer so the Presidential involvement doesn't end rain down, you would be wise to look tree stays lit for the season, Davis said. there. SGA President David Mills spoke annind a little more. With the tree prepared, the process goes and emceed the tree lighting ceremony. back to Posey, the Student Government SGA is an integral part the organizational Association and others who help make and promotional aspects of the ceremony, Finding the perfect size Make sun' the tnv you buy will tit the tradition a reality. according to Posey and SGA Chairperson comfortablv in the room and location Complete with an assortment of holi- Pro-Tempore senior Stephen Davis. The you have chosen. Use a tape measure it necessary. Cut an inch off the bot- day carols, hot chocolate and cookies SGA Buildings and Grounds Committee tom before mounting the tree. This provided by the president's office, the work with Posey and other JMU organi- • will help water absorption and ensure tree lighting ceremony directly fol- zations to secure decorations beyond the your tree lasts as long ,is possible. lows "Holidayfest," an annual musi- lights, and to promote the event before- cal event held in Wilson Hall per- hand, Davis said. They also coordinate formed by the JMU Brass Ensemble and a volunteers to pass out lyrics for caroling Caring for your tree variety of other musical groups. and to distribute hot chocolate and cook- Replenish the water in your Christina "It seemed appropriate to pair these ies. tree stand (recjuenth A tnv should two events together," Posey said. "People Unsolved mystery aside, it seems to be never be mounted dry. Also, position the tree away from open flames or leave the concert and then the tree light- a joyful tradition, a mark of the holiday heat sources which may dry it out pre- ing takes place right there in front of season. About 200 people attended last maturely. Wilson." night's tree lighting and think that having Marking the official start of the season, the tree is an important tradition here. the ceremony becomes more official as "I think it is important, especially this Disposing of your tree Generally speaking a Christmas tnv JMU presidents traditionally welcome year, because it is something stable, it should be kept tor .1 maximum of 10 guests to the tree lighting and offer a brings us back together," said senior Keli days. The most popular way ol Jis holiday message. Posey said the pres- Rhodes. "I think every school should carding a tree is to leave it with the garbage for pick-up. Alternative! to idents' involvement began when for- have one; it's a bonding experience." « discarding your tree <\rv to ha\<- it mer JMU president, Chancellor Freshman Nicole Thomas agreed that chipped for mulch or standing it in • your backyard for use as a bird feeder Ronald Carrier, decided to be more the tree and ceremony are a way to bring visible on campus. During Carrier's presi- people together. "You see it on the way to dency the tree's placement migrated from fttfl page 13 Source — www.chhstmas-treG-care.com 14ITHK BRKK/.K MONDAY, DKC. I 3. 2001 Focus JMU lights holiday tree JAW. from page 13 poem titled, "A Seuss-like ground in to mulch for dis- Web sites are devoted to class and and il makes you poetic rebuttal, to the big tribution on campus Christmas tree history, care feel like home no matter Christmas scuffle." grounds, according to and other information. what religion or culture The controversial issues Davis of Facilities Each site offers answers to you're from," she Mid regarding the tree havi Management. the question of how the Not all people in the come about again this year Despite religious and tree became a holiday sta- GOT ANY FOCUS JMU community agree that as a few itudcntfl In BagU environmental concerns, ple in America. Some trace the tree is an appropriate Mall have complained that the tree is a long-standing the tree tradition back to holiday symbol for this the troo tmbracM «i tradition with few signs of the Romans, others to the IDEAS FOR NEXT campus Breeze Letters to Christian holiday. halting. JMU's tradition Feast of Adam and Eve on the Editor in December "1 don't think it really follows national trends to Dec. 24 and still others to 1993 featured messages represents Christmas. It's a celebrate the holiday sea- German settlers in Eastern condemning Carrier and symbol of celebration, not son by decorating a tree, a Pennsylvania. SEMESTER? the [Ml .idministration lor religion," freshman Jon tradition that more Whatever the true mys- putting up what the letter- Altizer Mid Americans embrace each tery is we may never writers considered repre- Besides creating reli- year. The National know, but the tree will CALL DANIELLE AT sentative of Christai gious debate, the tree Christmas Tree Association continue to appear on the Christian holiday- caused a stir in the same at www.realchrislmaslrees.org, Quad each December as Other readers claimed it '93 Breeze issues when one expects Americans to pur- the Wilson Hall bells ring was once a Pagan symbol letter-writer urged that chase 32.3 million trees with Christmas carols and X8-3846 now embraced by most of people stop killing trees this holiday season, an passers-by on South Main society, and others claimed unnecessarily and said that increase of 200,000 from Street glance up the Quad it was too religious and turning the tree into mulch last year's sales. to see the holiday tree. exclusive of a holiday sym- when the season ends was Online research shows "It's a nice symbol of bol. Two letter-writers not a reasonable justifica- that the holiday tree mys- the holiday," said fresh- found the whole situation tion for destroying nature. tery is not just a JMU mys- man lesha Leonard, "It a bit silly and submitted a The tree on the Quad is tery either. Thousands of makes me feel like home." M^" Find^eLW s.de nldT»y " R.J-A.C-H. 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"Chasing different story all together. Amy" tells the tale of Holden This story begins in a small McNeil (Affleck) and Banky suburb on the Jersey shore Edwards (Lee), two creators of with a couple of store clerks, the cult comic "Bluntman and some mall rats, a lesbian, Chronic" that one day fall upon demons, angels and Jay and another comic artisan, Alyssa Silent Bob. This is the infa- Jones (Adams). mous tale of the Jersey Trilogy. Holden desperately falls for This week, Grafton-Stovall Alyssa at first sight, but she has Theatre will be showing all other plans It turns out that five of indie filmmaker Kevin Alyssa is a lesbian. Although Smith's movies. All five films, this crush to the ego pauses "Mallrats," "Clerks," Holden in his pursuit, he never- "Chasing Amy," "Dogma" theless offers friendship, and the and "Jay & Silent Bob Strike two become very close. The only Back," are intertwined in a problem is that Holden is hav- web of over-the-top situations ing a tough time being friends and storylines. when he feels so much more for In 1994, Kevin Smith Alyssa. Although unknown to dropped out of film school and him, as the friendship progress- decided to make a movie. With es, Alyssa's feelings for Holden a meager budget and a cast of also deepen. his friends and neighborhood Their relationship turns into pals. Smith began his brainchild one big, complicated mess. So with "Clerks." It is a poorly "Chasing Amy" recovered what acted, black-and-white story of "Mallrats" lost for Smith's repu- two store clerks and their day's tation in the industry and ROBERT NXTTIiriuor plmofrapher antics and crazy customers. placed him back on the The unique story presents a acclaimed-directors list. Sophomore Dan Jensen, a WXJM deejay, gets busy on the air with his radio show every Saturday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. humorous side to the everyday With confidence back on his situations that many overlook shoulders. Smith decided to cre- and take for granted. "Clerks" ate a movie on a touchy topic introduces two characters who religion. Smith's 1999 release appear in all Smith films, one of "Dogma" pokes fun at people's which he plays himself and the seriousness about religion yvxjrw Radio heads other played by Smith's long- today. Smith proceeded with time cohort Jason Mewes. These caution and a delicate hand in BY BRENNA WALTON whose show, Mondays from guidelines the station must characters provide each film making this controversial film. staff writer 6:30 to 8 p.m., follows a pro- follow as well as familiarizing with it's most memorable and Smith offers disclaimers at the This is the second m a series of gressive rock format includ- them with the "philosophy" of important lines. These two beginning of the movie in an articles on WX/A1 ing local talent. the station in terms of what hooligans are Jay and Silent Bob. attempt to avoid offending "You think you know, but In order to become a dee- they can and cannot play. "Clerks" received much many viewers. you have no idea" — this is the jay, one must first earn a cer- The deejay board also is in acclaim at the Sundance Film "Dogma" is a fantasy tale diary of a WXJM deejay. tain amount of "points" that charge of helping new deejays they Festival, and Smith was offered about two fallen angels (Affleck Or at least a glimpse into can be earned by volunteer- learn the soundboard and the like. a shot to make another film. and Matt Damon) who desper- the lives of those who spend ing for the station. A mini- basic workings of the show "The best thing Equipped with a bigger budg- ately want to return to heaven, countless hours inside that hid- mum of 10 points must be studio. New deejays also sit in is you have complete control et, more cameras and color, he but must first deal with a star- den place in Anthony-Seeger earned to become eligible for on a more experienced deejay's over what you're playing and spawned his second film, studded cast of religious gurus Hall, where posters and album a deejay position. show for last-minute, hands-on you get to expose people to "Mallrats" in 1995. Being that such as Chris Rock, Linda covers of every genre imagina- new bands," sophomore "Clerks" was so popular Fiorentino, Salma Hayek, Alan ble cover the walls and any- Justin Bridgewater said. "It's among underground actors Rickman and Jay and Silent Bob. thing from hip-hop lu blue- also very personal because and filmmakers, naturally The complicated story takes grass is blasting Ironi the little you're putting out your per- many jumped at the chance to much effort to follow without room in the back. sonal taste and influencing act in "Mallrats." missing any important parts, so Ah, that little room in the and exposing others to what Currently well-known pay attention. back — where it all happens. they might not have been had actors, although obscure at the The final installment This is where the deejays «>| you not done that" time, Shannen Doherty, Jason involves the gruesome Jersey WXJM broadcast theft shows Bridgewater hosts a progres- Lee, Jeremy London and Joey twosome. Jay and Silent Bob. during designated time slots, sive rock show on Thursdays I an roil Adams joined Smith's With a cast including many old sending their favorite songs out from 4 to 6 p.m. that features friend Ben Affleck in the indie favorites from earlier Smith over the airwaves to the anything from pop punk to cast. "Mallrats" is, on the sur- movies, "Jay & Silent Bob Strikt extended 1 larn*»onburg area. loud rock. face, a cheesy love story about Hack/' is a whacked-out, slap- Mam deejays -it the station Although most do not want two guys who just need to stick comedy about its title char- use WXJM as an outlet for to pursue deejaying as a pro- find motivation in their rela- acters. Jay and Silent Bob dis- their own love Oi music with fession beyond college for var- tionships, so they go to the cover that a movie is being the hopes of influencing others ious reasons such as "the mall. While one half of the duo made based on a comic book to open up to different genre* inevitable death of FM radio," sorts out his unfulfilled and called "Blutman & Chronic." ' Its musk not selected by a several arc pretty sure they at pathetic lifestyle, the other This- book was based upon pl.ivhst on .1 computer, but by least want to be a part of the desperately attempts to rekin- two characters that the illustra- real people," Bald non-student music industry. dle his old flame. tors knew. |ay and Silent Bob. country and hlues deejay fai Above all, deejaying is all Complete with everything Seeing as these two were the Rosenberg "If people can lis- about fun and what they're from a cheesy love game show basis, they have certain rights to ten to the station with an open getting out of it now. to a personal appearance by the the book However, Banky mind, I think they could Sophomore Terika Grooms, COmk booh illustrator Stan Lee, Edwards | Chasing Amy") ■ppreciate it" Rosenberg's whose show follows an urban "Mallrats" shows the deeper decides to sell the book to show, on Fridays from 2 to 4 format that includes hip-hop, meaning of fulfilling potential. Miramax studios to make a t.nv, features n>untry and l IM>1 HNKtR/wii." atiiM reggae, go-go and Baltimore Although many view it as a movie about the comic. Shocked lues from the 'KK and '40s to hons,' and who also spins at funny movie with great one- by this knowledge and slan- the present with the Carter rhese points are used experience before they finally parties and clubs, said, "I like liners, it has depth and validity dered on the Internet, Jay and family and the North when the time comes to get to try it on their own. people to be excited about the The simple truths and com- Silent Bob take action and travel Mississippi All-Stars among Choose time slots for shows; Deejays also are introduced music. I love when I'm at a monly overlooked routine con- cross country to stop the film his favorites, the person with the most |0 the typical duties of working party and people are like. versations become corned ic from being made. Of course Others say the station has points chooses first. Once the at a radio station, such as read- That's my song' genius at Smith's creative dis- their journey is not HI easy, nor Served as I place for their schedule is set up, deejay ing public service announce- Rosenberg added, "I just posal in this film. bland one, and they fall into own musical inspiration due training begins. ments and taking phone calls love music and this is the Although the hype was big, some situations dunng the trip to the wide varietv of RlUSlf WXJM has a deejay board, from listeners. place to be on campus if you the film was not. "Mallrats" that show just how pervasive the station off< comprised of those in charge Currently, there are approxi- love music." flopped and erased any name the duo is. "Being a deejay exposes of training new deejays. The mately 70 deejays at WXJM. For more information on "Clerks" had established. Not Now here is where they all me to a lot more music than I board has a training manual Student deejays enjoy the free- becoming involved, go to the distraught, however. Smith tie together. The first three films normally would because of all for prospective deejays. The dom to exercise control over the WXJM Web site at decided he needed to finish his ("Clerks," "Mallrats" and the CDs the station carries," manual covers Federal format of their shows and the www.jmu.edu/tvxjm or call uncompleted story by making "Chasing Amy") are known as said senior I rlkl "•hernoff, t ommunications Commission satisfaction of playing the music X8-6878 one more film. see SERIES, page 17 Harrison fans say farewell 'Not Another' sneak preview: BY IBNNIFI R SIKORSKI In 1940, unable to comprehend I ennon/McCartney team dom The University senior WTU9T that someone who stood for inated the Beatles' albums, leav Program Board will George Harrison was the love and preached about giving ing little room for Harrisons show a free sneak Quiet One," standing slightly peace a chance was murdered. contributions. His frustrations preview of "Not off to the side, ntva staking tha i larrison's death is less shock- mounted, and when the rest of Another Teen spotlight When the Beatles tirst ing but no less upsetting His the world was devastated by the Movie" Wednesday burst onto the American scene body finally succumbed to the Beatles' breakup, it freed at 11:30 p.m. The in 19M. he was a skinny, mop- cancer he had been battling Harrison to pursue a solo career film parodies the topped kid, only 20 years old. against for years Finally free to explore his conventions and During the Beatles reign in the The staggering genius of own talents, Harrison released cliches of the teen '60s, Harrison was not the most Iennon and McCartney over- several albums to critical genre, giving a twist visible band member, hut his ihadowtd Harrison's talent at acclaim. He grouped with Bob on classic teen char- contribution- linn atuntttl tunes A gifted guitar player, he Dylan, Tom Petty, I ru acters "Not Another When he passed .may last also played the Indian sitar on Clapton and other classic rock Teen Movie" opens Thursd.n .ittcinoon .il the lot several tracks Harrison devel- icons to form the Traveling nationwide Dec. 14. of 58. the loss was intangible oped Into a thoughtful and Wilburys in the '80s. He also John. Paul, RingO and Gwtga articulate songwriter, penning organized a large benefit con- were four men of such ImnMnM Minn- of the Beatles most intro- cert for the children of talent, popularity and influence -pi-i tiyc songs, including Bangladesh, featuring such (hat the\ seemtd untouchable, Something," "While My talent as Dylan and Clapton phoa country of COLUMBIA PICTURES INDUSTRIES INC. bigger than life itself The world (iuit.ir (lently Weeps," "Within In his later years, Harrison Chris Evani, who plays tha "popular Jock" In "Not Another Taan went intcu.'lie. ti\e shock when You. Without You" and the light drifted from music, devoting Movla," attempts to saduca Chylar Lslgh, playing tha rola of tha John [.ennon was gunned down I II iv Comes the Sun," But the set FOKMER. pagr 17 "pratty ugly girt." I6ITHK BRKK./.K I MONDAY, DEC 3. 2001 STYU War flick falls into 'Enemy' territory 'BEHIND ENEMY LINES" debut movie features Owen original. The sequences thai Burnett's side. - ilffo Vfokfr — STARRING: Wilson ("Meet the Parents") as follow are simply the oppos- The suspenseful plot and I Ituttnanl Quit Burnett, a GENE HACKMAN ing troops chasing Burnett ll.uknnin's BCtinC s.ivi-s naval aviator who is shot down and repeatedly firing and "Behind Emmy I ines" from AND OWEN WILSON over enemy territory after doc- missing him. Their bad aim completely flopping. The RATED: PG-13 umenting genocide. After los- becomes the subject of many repetitive nature and lack of RUNNING TIME: ing his partner, Burnett must tiresome scenes. originality, however, keep the -M- 105 MINUTES fight to survive the troops chas- Hackman's character, movie from distinguishing ing him. 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"The Amazing everything that happened in come questions of political cor- There is a war in Moons. kicked off the show for good Race" premiered with 11.8 mil- New York and D.C ., people rectness b it politically correct American flags hang (rom nor am I worried about Mania lion viewers, and the next have become sick and tired of to watch a show about people dies at 58 highway overpasses and (rom and Chandler getting in a light week it was down to 10, dwin- watchmj; everyone else's lives trapped in the desert while we FORMER, from page 15 car antennas National safety lli.it they won't make up dling to 8.6 million viewers its Instead, the news has become are at war? The networks face much of his time to exploring and security issues have been about," sophomore Amanda third week. the new reality TV." the challenge of convincing his deep faith and gardening. brought to ihe forefront. Many Buckley said. "Reality shows "I really watch the show |et» Guplrt NBC executive viewers to sympathize with I lis fascination with Indian cul- Americans arc seeking comfort are the other way around. The 'The Amazing Race,'" th.Mtrv vice president of alternative ■ ■ontest.ints whose actions now ture and religion began back in wherever they can find it — endings are loose and aren't professor Andy Leech said. series told lltiteiUunment Weekly may seem more annoying than his Beatles days. including on television always tied up in a bow. It is "I'm totally, totally addicted to in September, "I think calling intriguing. Snne think th.it the After hearing of Harrison's Out with the new and in just more comforting spending it, and yet after the first five these shows 'reality' is now a novelty of reality program- death, his fans gathered outside with the old seems to be the time with 'Friends.'" weeks, I read this — the r.it misnomer. What we saw [dur ming already was running out the Abbey Road Studio in s|rong theme this fall on televi- ings were down. The show ing the attacks) last week was with too many reality ktfto* ion London and in front of sion. Last season's dying was so positive so they started reality TV, unfortunately Citing air, aside from the current l^ennon's Strawberry Fields F rands" is now back on lop -46 trying to re-edit it to make bugs is gross, but what we saw- events IVrh.ips the reality TV memorial in New York. and according to Entertainment some of the characters nastier is .i terrible tragedy. There's no erase is,i dying fad. / think calling these Harrison's family released a Weekly Online, uiwuxetuan, to draw more people in." comparison to me." statement, saying he "left this through October and Ihe begin- The current trouble with Reality TV causes audiences shows 'reality'is now a world as he lived in it, con- ning of November it has .HIT reality shows is that reality has to take a closer look , scious of God, fearless of death, aged a 28.4 million in ratings misnomer. changed and some people are and at peace ... he often said, tor a five-week span Other finding it impossible to watch 'Everything else can wait but long-running shows like — JeffGaspin "so-called reality TV shows" in the search for God cannot wait, "Frasier," "Everybody Loves NBC vicepresidcnt of light of the terrorist attacks and UP NVttT, and love one another.'" Raymond" and "ER" also are alternati%c series other current events. To some, Harrison was a thoughtful, enjoying rating boosts. "Survivor" once seemed ri-.ili^ TtMpiATlOrt pensive man, full of love and Reality TV shows currently he and gritrf, like when Michael concern for others. His songs are earning poor ratings. 9 5 burned himself last season. But and messages are timeless and Ratings are nowhere near now, the material presented in will continue to inspire, comfort where they were last spring. Unsuccessful shows aren't reality TV seems ridiculous and and entert.nn Survivor: Africa" pulled I 9 sticking .mniinl Allrr |ust ,i lew tasteless to some viewers. "I \ million viewers in it's most episodes, ABC yanked "The don't think reality is as popular Little darling, the smiles returning nvent season premier, drastical- Mole II: The Next Betrayal" now," freshman Johnalex to their faces/ Ultle darling it seems ly lower than the 41.3 million while NBC gave "Lost" the axe. Golden said. "[Its former popu- like years since if s been liere/Here viewers that "Survivor: The CBS's The Amazing larity] was because it was kind comes the sun. Here comes tlte sun Austr.ili.in Outback" enjoyed at Race," which had some of the of an escapism thing for people. and I say/ It'% alright. the end of last season. best pre-season buzz of any It was a way for people to not WDKIW ftlKNIH'l,fii«itl - Georgf Harrison Series of related Smith flicks invades Grafton-Stovall SBMBS.fwmfmgelS lenges and problems and ance it will be the last film "The jersey Trilogy" because what they need to do to for the duo. they all occur in New Jersey, resolve them. Turns out they The showings at Grafton- Smith's home. Event! in each are the all-knowing team. Stovall will not follow the movie interact with char.u They bring knowledge and Smith time sequence, but ters and stories in others. reality to everyone they remember the hints given and Even though "Clerks" was interact with and although at pay close attention — you the first release, "Mallrats" times their role is small, the may pick up on things you occurs one day before most minuscule scene may didn't notice before. Arrive "Clerks" in the "Jersey" time pull the plot together. early to purchase tickets; line of events. Subtle refer- The appropriate order of the don't underestimate the stag- ences create the link, so we films is: "Mallrats," "Clerks," gering drawing power of the won't ruin it for you. "Chasing Amy," "Dogma" and Garden State. "t h.ising Amy"'s Alyssa has 'JASBSB' (the "Jersey" time "Clerks" is showing ties to characters in "Clerks" buna Of the last two are not Wednesday at 7 p.m. and 9:30 and "Mallrats." 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Dr. Jack Ramsay and Larry Brown are two examples of true SHERMAN DII.LARD teachers on and off the court men's basketball coach -Q LlVS rmtt In itory below MEN'S BASKETBALL Dukes fall in conference opener Drexel downs JMU in first Colonial Athletic Association matchup since move from America East BY AARON GRAY were a good shooting team; finished with 20 points and staff writer we just didn't take it to them," five rebounds, started the The conference opener for Mitchell said. Mitchell fin- attack with a jumper from the Dukes didn't go as ished with 12 points. the top of the key. planned. The squad met up "This wasn't an education Mitchell converted with an unfamiliar Drexel tonight. We knew we were another layup underneath University team in its CAA going to run into some big while he was rouled. The debut Saturday night- guys here. They played Broyles 3-pointer set up a Poor shooting left the aggressive down low and it Fanning steal in the back- Dukes faithful scratching was a hard-fought game," court resulting in another their heads and looking for Drexel coach James layin. answers as the Dragons (2*3 "Bruiser" Flint said. With the crowd back in overall, 1-0 CAA) escaped Early in the contest, Drexel the game, Flint was forced to the Convocation Center with jumped out to a 13-7 lead. call a time-out. Drexel led a 71-58 victory. Sophomore forward Dwanye the Dukes 47-43 with seven "We wanted to take Broyles knocked down consec- minutes remaining. advantage of the conference tlttve 3-pointers to tie the "We wen1 hyped up and the opener at game and spark the offense. crowd was in it. They called l home. It's I Saturday Senior forward Tim Lyle con- time-out and after that, wt lost simple Drexel verted a 3-pointer later in the it," Mitchell said. game, they 71 half to help the Dukes climb Poor free throw shooting made shots back into the game. down the stretch killed the and we JMU It wasn't until the late Dukes offense. They fin- couldn't 58 stage* of the first half when ished shooting 14-26 from make shots. the Dukes started to nibble at the charity stripe They just a then 24-20 Drexel lead. Fanning and Broyles, weren't dropping for us," After another Mitchell who scored 10 points, con- coach Sherman Dillard said. defensive board, sophomore verted on critical shots but The dismal shooting night point guard Chris Williams the turnovers late in the featured the Dukes knocking streaked down the court game sealed the deal for the down only 30 percent of where he kicked it back to Dragons. their shots. Mitchell down low. Battle "We had some early shots Throughout the night, was out of position and that didn't fall for us. Our Dillard shuffled big men could only foul Mitchell dur- offense tightened up. The down low to create a domi- ing his shot. Mitchell got the Inability to convert from the nant presence under the layin and converted on the tree throw Mm- hurt us the boards. The main goal was to foul shot that ignited the most," Dillard s.ini slow down Dragon center crowd. The Dukes went into "We need to find that bal- Robert Battle, who came into the locker room trailing by a ance on both sides of the court. the game averaging 14 points basket, 25-23. We need to Like the pa-ssure off and nine rebounds per game In the second half, junior our perimeter guys and start this season. center Kenny Whitehead was scoring Inside Junior forward Pat called to action with the task For Drexel, forward Tim Mitchell controlled the defen- of defending Battle. With Whitworth scored a team-high sive boards and fought in the 14:41 left to play, Whitehead 20 points. Guard Jeremiah King trenches for eight rebounds tallied two consecutive added 14 points while battle before halftime. blocks on Battle. finished with 12 points arid four "We knew we had to put a A Broyles 3-pointer from blocks. body on [Battle]. We knew the corner sparked a 10-0 JMU will take on Big Baal what we had to do coming Duke run with eight min- CHRIS LABZDA/staff pholoxrupher opponent West Virginia into this game; it was just a utes remaining. Junior University Wednesday at 7 p.m. Junior guard David Fanning scores on a layup during Saturday'* 71-58 loss to Drexel matter of stopping him. They guard David Fanning, who University. Fanning finished with a team-high 20 points in JMU s conference opener at the Convocation t enter Jesse and Bud to battle it out before House Contraction talk B^ THOMAS BAGWELL Whether Congress might get the truth," a union source at relocation (to Washington), The muhinglon PMI mad enough to review base- said Thursday. "It's possible certainly looks like an abuse stalls business in Next Thursday, Commis- ball's antitrust exemption their strategy is the same (as of the antitrust exemption," sioner of Baseball Bud Selig, and drag Bud up to Capitol '94). But the scarier question said a former big league exec- Gov. Jesse Ventura of Hill to testify? is, 'Do they have a strategy at utive Thursday. "They're major leagues Minnesota and, perhaps, Don't worry. That would all all?' Or are they just playing bringing a lot of attention to a someone from the players' be worked out. it day by day?" touchy subject." Bv JACK OCONNELL Sox's ownership. Hartford Courant union will testify before the Right. It's not just the union With George W. Bush, a Those are mom traditional House Judiciary Committee. At the moment, contrac- that's angry. Lawsuits and former owner, occupying the Despite all the headlines stumbling blocks for teams Please, let's not waste this tion — at least by next season temporary restraining orders White House, it's unlikely about the Yankees' and Contraction, however, is brand golden opportunity! — is already on the rocks. It's in Minnesota have reached a baseball would lose its Cardinals' pursuit of free agent new, at least since 1899, the bat Throw out the desks, the not quite DO A, but close. point at which it's virtually antitrust exemption. first baseman Jason Giambi and time it occurred with the fold- .hairs and the microphones. Selig says otherwise, but the certain the Twins will stay Baseball's owners seem to be the Athletics' attempts to retain ing of four National I tague I'mpty the congressional hear whole idea has collapsed of put for another year. The banking on it — blatantly. him, the off-season business of organizations, including the ing room and bring in a its own pompous weight and Twins are having a terrible To top off the fiasco, the ballclubs has been stalled by the original Baltimore Orioles. wrestling iage poor planning. time getting out of their owners met again this week issue of contraction, the dissolv- Commissioner Bud Selig's Then stick Selig. the own- What has been accomplished lease. Why? Because, on and extended Selig's con- ing of two so-far unspecified announcement three weeks .'.go ers' mouthpiece, and by this contraction gambit? Sept. 26, they blundered by tract for three years to 2006. franchises. General managers that two teams, presumably the whomever the union chooses First, the union is furious. signing an option to play the On one hand, they were are a week away from gathering Expos and Twins, would dkap to do its talking in the cage After six years of public '02 season in the Metrodome. showing support for a leader at the winter meetings in Boston pear was met with strong dis with The Body Politic sweet talk about how the That's just six weeks before who was under fire coast to with a great sense of uncertain- approval by the union, some Lock the door and don't strike of 1994 taught every- the contraction bomb. Maybe coast. On the other hand, at ty about how to proceed in congressional leaders and a dis- open it until Jesse, the former body a lesson, the owners baseball's right hand really his news conference, Selig reworking their rosters for 2002. trict court judge in Minneapolis. pro wrestler, has straightened appear to have been planning doesn't know what its left named three owners who Even the idea of a 2002 sea- The latter I ruling that the out a few things. to play hardball all along. hand is doing. would put his name for- son remains cloudy with the Twins must paw next season at Fcne, they're all yours. I >on't Some hitters can be intim- ward. They were the three owners and players association the Metrodome to fulfill the k'l them out until they agree to idated by a knockdown _46 owners that the union con- at odds over contraction, which final year of their lease has put leave the Twins in Minnesota, pitch. Others, such as Frank siders most hard line could be a great threat to any contraction on the shelf for the move the I \pos to Washington Robinson, get out of the dirt, All of this, especially the chance of peaceful negotiations time being, unless S-hg and his and sign a new labor contract. stand even closer to the plate Why give the job to owners' horrific timing, has toward a new basic agreement crew decide to lop oft another Why give the job to lessr' and rip the next pitch over Jesse? Because that's left the baseball world to replace the oiw that expired franchise Instead of the Twins. Because that's the only way it the fence. Of such players, it stunned. Within two days of Oct. 31. Here and in Boston, The Marlins and Ihe A'sare con- will get done. A hammerlock is said, I el him sleep." the only way it will get perhaps the greatest Series there are matters pertaining to sidered p->ssihllities and a flying turnbuckle body The players' union was nap- ever, Selig and his owners ownership that will affect the But with contraction lin- slam might be the only solution ping nicely. Now it is wide done. A hammerlock managed to do enormous way the Mets and the Red Sox gering in the courts, the Idea to baseball's current silliness. awake and crowding the pl.ite damage to the image of the do business this winter. of a dispersal draft initially Baseball has always understood < Irievancea are flying. and a flying turnbuckle game and the commissioner Mets co-owners Nelson slated for Dc< 15 !• a mere a choke hold better than a skip Arbitrators have been mobi- body slam might be the ship. And the stink has got- Doubleday and Fred Wilpon pipe dream, and that lawhal On the back. lized Somebody alert the ten stronger. are once again in conflict, thus is affecting some teams' In ,i stung *>l inanities Mine National Labor Relations Board. only solution to So what's probably going time over a selling price for movement on players. If a Selig became conunlaatonex "This anaum th.it negotia- to happen? Wilpon to buy out Doubleday's team had the chance to pick baseball has had tew periodi of tions gel Oil 10 I terrible start. baseball's current There will be no contra. half interest in the franchise. up Doug Mientkicwicz in a counterprodu. tiw humbling said one baseball insider who is silliness. tion in 2002. Free agent Jason The debate is over whether the dispersal draft, it would not that can match the three weeks i ti lend of Selig's. "Maybe that's Giambi will sign with some Mets' value, estimated at $500 have to consider a tree agent since the World Sues v\ h.it they want." 99 — body for $125 million. million last summer when such as Tino Martinez at a Selig came oul oi an own- Oh. no, not that battle Negotiations on a new laboi Cablevision's Charles IXilan much higher pn. | ers' meeting two days after plan again || would be 1994 contra.t will drag on until this made such an offer, has gone The Yankees an above this. the Series and dropped a all over again' Anger the Congress is stirred up, time next year. The union is down since the events ot Sept Barring a trade, the Yankee! bomb. The owners had \ oted union. Claim publulv (as the too. There's a bill now to kill content with the status quo 11 made it very unlikelv that wouldn't pick any higher than unanimously to "contract" — owners are doing) that they baseball's antitrust exemp- And Washington's New York City could afford to 27th in a dispersal draft, so they eliminate iw o teams before won't lock Ihe players out. tion as it pertains to reloca- chances of getting a team are subsidize any part of a new Kill- feel no constraint in going after next season Ihis was Then, in this hostile atmos- tions and contraction. In now slightly worse and sure- park to replace Shea Stadium. Giambi or Moises Alou. The announced as a brilliant fait phere, declare an impass,-. essence, it would cause a ly somewhat delayed. The Red Sox accepted bids one area where the Yankees act ompll A done deal. impose new work rules and. land rush to put a team here. Next week, when baseball for the controlling 53-percent would be affected b) COntrai Details' Like which In essence, dare the union to Hence, Selig's appearance comes to Washington to pitch its interest in their franchise last tion is if the Marlins an one of teami would die? What the strike Been there, done that. next week to explain himself caseto( ongresN, listen ,aretull\ week. How they proceed the teams. Then a plaver such as union might think about the It von aald they threw a and his Boyz. Decide for yourself whether this toward shaping the team for Cliff lloyd would not be avail idea' What lawsuit! might .lead ni.u kerel in our face, "Unilateral contraction, game pays rmwv attention to next seasons depends greatly able because he would be part complicate matters? that would be pretty close to coupled with refusing to look pleasantries or to power on which bidder takes over tin- of the dispersal dratt 201 THK BRKK/.K I MONDAY. Die. 3, 2(K)1 SPORTS "«*■» Press sparks JMU comeback Wednesday, Dec. 5 Dukes' defense key in second half turn-around against Minutewomen - Men's Kiskolb.ill hosts PRESS, from page 1 With JMU ahead 51-49, West Virginia University at 7 Price was fouled with 15 sec- p.m. .it the Convocation commit 12 second-half onds on the clock. She sank C enter turnover! both free throws to increase "(>ur press worked well for the lead back to 4 points. rhursdjy, Dec. b us," Cichowicz said. "We got Another free throw and a some steals out of that and layup by Price in the final - Wrestling faces I hexel made them wearv when they seconds iced the comeback , were passing (he ball and that win for the Dukee I ni\ orsiry in its home open- forced more turnovers." "Even though I thought er at 7 p.m. in SinclairGyni in Cichowicz was a main cause we didn't play particularly Godwin I Kail. for those 12 UMass turnovers, as well early, I saw us really dig -•he had five of her six steals in down deep and play with Iricby, Dec. 7 the second half. some heart and some pas- "She was reading their eyes sion. That was the key to the - Wmien's basketball takes beautifully, and I thought she win," Childers said. made some really key plays Keener, who played all 40 on COB Still Carolina defensively," JMU coach Bud minutes, finished with 14 University at 7 p.m. in the Childers said of the point guard. points and Franklin with 10 Convocation ( enter Another benefit of the points and nine rebounds. press was Price, who scored Price added 11 boards along Saturday Pec. 8 IS of her 16 points in the sec- with her 16 points to give her ond half to spark the Dukes. a double-double. Cichowicz finished with 10 assists in - Wrestling hosts defending "Shanna's that type of player," Keener said. "She addition to her 6 points and National Champion ,ih\ aye provides a little spark six steals. University of Minnesota at 7 and when she gets going, she Price said, "Rven though I p.m. in Sinclair Gym in eett us going. [Thursday] she had a big game, I thought Godwin Hall. really did that " tonight was a total team Although )MU found its effort. It just felt good play- - Men's basketball travels to offense in the second half, ing together as a team. I l)AVI. MM..f.iff/ww.h»iyi^wr UMass loomed within a few think this is the first game take on Liberty University at Junior guard Jess Cichowicz had 10 assists In JMU's win over the University of Massachusetts. points with less than four min- (this season) that we have the Wies Center at 8:30 p.m. utes to play. Minutewomen had some sort of chemistry "We said that if we want- "I thought our team Nashville, Tenn. The national- in Lynchburv; center Jennifer Butler hit a and I hope we continue to ed to win the game, [Butler) showed some of the charac- ly ranked Commodores layup with 1:35 to go to pull build on that " had to be contained," teristics that we came to defeated JMU 90-44. Saturday, Pec 1? UMass to within 49-47. Two For the Minutewomen, Childers said. see and appreciate last Price led the Dukt' with free throws by Cichowicz put Butler ended with 12 points According to Childers, year," Childers said. 15 points in the loss - Men's basketball travels to JMU up by 4, but Butler retali- and 13 rebounds. However, through the first five games, "That's the first time this The Dukes return home ated with a layup to pull Butler was held to only 4 the team has been searching year I've seen that" I Imrsday, Dec. 7 to face face East Tennessee State UMass back to within 2 points points in the second half for the level of intensity it Sunday, the Dukes faced Coastal Carolina University University. with 23 seconds to play thanks to the Dukes' defense. displayed in the second half. No. 3 Vanderbilt University in at 7 p.m. U]YQfl^ ftQ& brake inspection with this ad! I It's now a Breeze to place a classified ad. Import Craft Car Repair ■ Oil + Filter change Use your credit card! 296 E Washington St Check all fluid levels Harrisonburg, VA 22802 (540)433-2102 and tire pressure $19.95 Dean George - Owner www. wrenchcraft.com Phone: 568-6127. JMU Graduate Fax: 568-568-6736. Over 50 years experience on Japanese Cars E-mail: [email protected]. 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College basketball coach- still work in the '00s. Heat games and NBA commen- suggested* .ind he scored. Ugs. ,it least not for profit." I've always been exposed to es said recently that they "To see players improve, tator for ESPN bring him in con- Runny '-till coaches mm Between the legs arrived guys that cared about teach- would like to be called that's the carrot for all teach- tact with virtually every player players on the side i Is traveled in the '60s. The crossover ing. When 1 look back, I was "teacher-coaches." Coach, of ers — in the classroom or on in the league. to Boston for several days in dribble at high speed going to be a high school course, is just a label. Teacher the athletic field," Ramsay "If I see something that I October, when he spent time appeared in the '90s. The bas- coacn and a history teacher." has real meaning. said. "When you see people think they can do better, I tell during training camp helping ket, however, is still 10 feet Brown was diverted. He is Anybody can call himself a improve their skills or their them about it," Ramsay said. Jim O'Bnvn, hisson tn law, who oft the floor. The court still a teacher. His pupils, like coach. The real coaches are knowledge and to see them "They all listen." coaches theCahice. dimensions .ire unchanged. their teacher, have chosen separated from the frauds by acknowledge the improve- In fact, he showed the Allen Iveraon was the So rtsJI) dots the satisfac- basketball as a profession. why they teach, what they ment, that's what keeps the league's most dominant play- ultimate leaching challenge. tion of 8 teacher watching the Many coaches say thev like lim h and how they teach it. teachers working at it." er something during the Brown originally was reluc- student grasp the lessons and practise more than the games. i Dr. Jack Ramsay was elect- Like Ramsay, Brown has playoffs that he went out and tant to take the Sixers' job maybe even go on to teach Most are lying. Brown is not. ed to the Basketball Hall of been successful at every used immediately. because his view from star them himself. Brown is very proud of Fame because he was a level. He won an NCAA was tliat IverSOfl was not When asked for one of his two players who are no teacher, first and foremost. championship with Kansas in reachahle Tor a tew years players that improved the longer on his team. Nazr Larry Brown will someday be -64 1988. Ask anybody who after, he often thought the most, Ramsay thought of Mohammed and Todd enshrined in Springfield for knows anything about col- same way. Jimmy Lynam from his fresh MacCulloch became very the very same reason. To see players improve, lege basketball and they will "I have Issues with Allen man to his sophomore sea- rich men this summer Between them, the two tell you there has never been that's the carrot for all and that will always be," sons at Saint Joe's. As a because of what they learned men have coached teams that a better coaching job done by Drown said "I've said to sophomore point guard for in Brown's gym. have won more than 2,000 anyone in the history of the teachers — in the Allen numerous times with the Hawks in 1961, Lynam When you come to games. Talk to them about NCAA Tournament. him winning the MVP in the dribbled out the clock against Brown's gym, you are coming their chosen profession, how- Ask anybody who knows classroom or on the All-Star game and the MVP Wake Forest University to to his classroom. And it does- ever, and you never hear any- anything about the NBA and in the league and having send his school to its only n't matter to him if you are all thing about winning. athletic field. (they might tell you they've such an incredible year and I m.il lour And over the next pro or a rookie filling out a Ramsay helped change a never seen a better coaching — Dr. Jack Ramsav such a positive effect our 40 years, Lynam himself has training camp roster. If you sport when he coached at job than Brown's with the former NBA coacn team and the game, It's become one of the renowned are willing to learn, he will Saint Joseph's in the 1950s 76ers last season. Eras may helped COSri hes e\ ervw here " teachers of the game. teach you the right way. and '60s. Hardly any teams change, but Brown never goes The message is simple It a Brown learned from Dean If Ramsay and Brown have pressed: Ramsay's Hawks 95 out of style. player with Iverson's talent Smith at the University of not changed their basic pressed. They often over- "Games are painful for me," can take the time to learn \orthC arolina.To this day, the beliefs, some of the players came impossible deficits. Brown said. "I enjoy the com- "I talked lo Shaq about his more about the game and man Brown calls "Coach have. "1 think they get caught They were sound in every petition a lot, but the fact that I overall game." Ramsay said. "I how to play it right, why Smith" remains his greatest up in not respecting the game facet of the game. Teamwork may send a guy out to play said 'I think you could take a step can't you? professional influence. enough," Brown said. was essential. that's not prepared for what out from the low post because Teacher-., Ramsay said, "I find that everything I If you talk basketball with When Dr. Jack went from happens or our team's not pre- you get all jammed up.'" have to adapt. The funda- share with other people seem Dr. Jack Ramsay or Larry college to the NBA, he eventu- pared, it's kind of difficult. But I With more room, Ramsay mentals never change, but to be coming from things he Brown, you first respect ally got the team of his love the practices because 1 feel figured Shaquille O'Neal what worked in 1950 was not talked to me about when I them. Then, you respect their dreams, the 1976-'77 Portland like if I'm responsible enough, I could turn and face, put the going to work In 1990. The was a player and his fresh- knowledge. And you know Trailblazers. Those NBA can get guys to understand the ball on the floor and take it to game and (he athletes who man coach and almost daily that they respect the game. champion Blazers displayed difference between teaching the basket. Shaq made a played it evolve. since then," Brown said. These two men embody the teamwork of Ramsay's St. and criticism." 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JMU offers assistance trad how many alumni made it big in to know in a mote competi- paths, current soJarie to grads in resume' building, in- the entertainment, political, sports tive job mark) and JMU experiem iew and landing the job and medical fui mmm 2 — The Road Ahead 12 — 3 — 2001 Editor s note on finding a job can seem To combat this fear and pretty overwhelming at uncertain job market, we have Dear reader, times and it can be easy to Career Services. Lynette Diaz Economy Vanity Fair magazine just get lost in all the confusion. shares the career resources we called me to tell me that they The need for direction have on campus with her piece. have hired me to be the prompted this career guide. As For further inspiration, newest member of their edi- we all look at the road ahead, Katie Lewis and Kristen hinders torial staff. They have we must arm ourselves with Bertram look at past graduates offered me a six-figure salary knowledge as not to be left and how they have fared. and a great title. I was so behind and unemployed. Now that you are inspired, psyched to receive this great be sure to look at Emily graduate offer right out of college. Koch's article on recruiters. Then I woke up and it was You definitely need to know just a dream. what they are looking for. Jeff Cretz discusses another journey When I was younger, people would ask about my dreams possible stepping stone to suc- by a recession. Job growth with the question: "What do cess: interning. in Lindsai Marti continues in health services, you want to be when you While Jeff discusses begin- Graduating seniors will educational and social servic- grow up?" nings, Brenna Walton shares encounter greater obstacles in es, and finance, insurance I would always answer, "I the stories of JMU grads who job searches than those in the and real estate, according to want to marry rich and be a phi- are at the top of their fields. last few years, as the eco- the Bureau. lanthropist and give a lot of Laura Lindsey rounds out nomic recession narrows job Referring to the months that money to the Kennedy Center." our career guide with helpful market options. mark JMU graduations, Rosser When people ask me the resume and interview tips. "So far, this is nowhere near commented on the economic con- same question now, I still I am not going to lie to you. I hope these stories help you being the worst economic dition for students who may be answer the same way It is a pretty scary world out as you make your first step slump that we ^^—^— looking for jobs because in all honesty, I there. In her article, Lindsay into life after JMU. have ever seen." "The impact of in these areas. have no idea where I am Marti examines the current Most of all, just remember Economics pro- "The economy going after graduation. economic situation that faces one little thing. My mantra is fessor Barkley economic uncer- will certainly be With graduation less than 2002 graduates. The job mar- "things will always end up Rosser said. in worse shape in six months away, I am in the ket is not what it was two or better than OK.'* So, remem- "Fear of flying tainty continues December than same boat as other seniors. three years ago. ber that everything is going to and a more gener- now. Whether it No matter what 1 am doing, Many students are afraid be better than OK. ally disturbed through this fall will turn around the question "where am I of stepping out into the real Good luck. ^^ consumer confi- by May is very going to be professionally a world. In her article, Robyn dence, aggravated semester." uncertain, but year from now?" still haunts Gerstenslager confronts by a more sharply quite possible," James David me. The looming thoughts those fears. 4 fallen stock mar- Kathy Shuler he said. coordinator, ket, will be the on-campus Kathy Shuler, main factors in interviewing program coordinator of Staff the decline, the On-Campus Table of Contents although higher Interviewing Executive Editor costs to cover extra security will Program, said the significant James David also be a factor," Rosser said. change in the job market dur- Economic effects. This page Managing Editor The stock market plunge ing the past year has impacted following the four-day college recruitment efforts. Laura Lindsey standstill of American During fall 2000, 196 Seniors' fear. Page 4 Copy Editors trade after the Sept. 11 employers recruited on cam- Katie Lewis events contributed to an pus, which is the most ever, Lindsay Marti economic slowdown. according to Shuler. For Grads' salaries. Page 6, 7 Art Director Economists cite the spring 2001, there were one- tragedy as a catalyst to an third fewer interviews sched- Katie Tichauer already tumbling economy uled than the previous semes- Photography Editor that will strongly influence Recruiters, career fairs Page 8 ter, Shuler said. Patrick Moran the job market. 'The impact of economic Writing Staff The U.S. Department of uncertainty continues through Labor's Bureau of Labor this fall semester," Shuler said. Internships information Page 9 Kristen Bertram, Jeff Statistics reported Nov. 2 that She said the number of Cretz, Lynette Diaz, there has been a steady pattern employers recruiting on Robyn Gertsenslager, of increased unemployment in campus this fall as com- Famous alumni Page 10 Emily Koch, and areas such as manufacturing, pared to last fall has fallen travel-related industries (hotels by 49 percent. Brenna Walton and auto services), retail trade "A number of employers that Advisor and transportation. Resume, interview tips Page 11 had scheduled interviews ear- Donna Dunn The Bureau also reported on areas seemingly unscathed sec CAUTION, page 3 12 — 3 — 2001 The Road Ahead — 3 CAUTION: Economic road block lies ahead CAUTION, from page 2. "I want to be an entrepre- should also identify and viewing or career fairs. -Her in the year for the fall neur, and in a difficult eco- research the organizations She said students should use Job sfeirch semester canceled during the nomic time, starting one's working in their field of interest. job search methods such as net- past few months, citing eco- own business working, internships, nomic considerations, busi- becomes even more professional associa- ness declines and already hav- challenging," senior I tions, job listings and ing enough hires to meet antic- ISAT major Peter the Internet for these ipated needs," Shuler said. Denbigh said. career fields. She said that types of employ- "However, it will Herrell said sopho- ers most affected have been con- force me to be eco- mores and juniors sulting firms, telecommunica- nomical and efficient, should work to iden- tions and financial firms. Hiring which in the long run, tify their strengths, by government agencies, non- when the economy research career fields profits and accounting firms does rebound, will and obtain intern- remain strong, Shuler said. lead way to higher ships in order to pre- Rosser said, 'The obvious profit margins, better pare for graduation. major that will be the hardest hit operations, et cetera," She added that there for December and may still be he said. are a tremendous not so hot in May is hospitality A student expressed amount of job search [and tourism] management. her fear of the effects resources on campus. Majors that can be linked to of the economy on the The Major and security or defense areas are job market. Career Decisions looking better." "I feel that it is Program helps students scary enough to final- identify and develop u ... it is scary ly be going out into career goals as well as that place known as the 'real choosing a major, openings using enough going world,' let alone into an econ- Students should look for according to Herrell. omy that is on shaky ground job openings by using the Academic Advising and tile Iiternfet out into... the right now," senior social sci- Internet, classified ads and Career Development pro- ence major Emily Obriot said. networking through family, vides resume" workshops and ana ci* ssitKl 'real world'..." Some students' job search- friends and alumni, according critiques, helps students Emily Obriot es will not be affected by to Herrell. develop job search strategies ads senior the recession. for their particular fields of "I'm really not anticipating interest and provides career any change in my job search "A slower counseling, Herrell said. JMU seniors are wary of the because of the current economy. The On-Campus Interviewing economic recession, but plan I am going to be a teacher and, economy turns the program brings employers on to continue seeking career luckily for me, there is always a tables in favor of campus to interview students for opportunities despite a tougher need for teachers," senior inter- jobs upon graduation and con- NeAvorl job market. disciplinary liberal studies the employer." ducts mock interviews for stu- 'This all means less people major Kim Johnson said. dents to practice interviewing [ith friend), will be traveling for pleasure Associate Director of Kathy Shuler techniques, Herrell said. and business, which means it Academic Advising and coordinator, Shuler and Herrell stressed ramik an< will be a little harder to find Career Development Renee on-campus that students must use multiple good jobs in the hospitality Herrell listed job search tech- interviewing resources to increase their alumni industry," senior hospitality niques to use regardless of the program chances of finding a job. and tourism management type of job a graduate is look- "A slower economy turns the major Mandy Monaghan said. ing for and whether or not Nina Stensby-Hurst, Program job market tables in favor of the "People are not taking as there is a recession. Coordinator of Academic employer," Shuler said. many lavish trips, and compa- She said students should iden- Advising and Career "Those who are focused and nies are trying to cut back on tify their skills, interests and val- Development, said employers flexible, use a variety of expenses," she said. ues, and research career areas to in fields such as public rela- resources and coordinate their • Attend Another student said the reces- identify the two or three types of tions, advertising, social work job search efforts will be in a sion will cause him to change his work that fit them best. and editing do not typically par- good position to get a job," careej fairs approach to starting a business. Herrell added that students ticipate in on-campus inter- Herrell said. 4 —The Road Ahead 12 — 3 — 2001 It's their turn to drive solo Seniors'fears mount as they prepare to graduate, begin new jobs in 'real world' b) Robyn said she has gained experience something, or it's not going to that she would not have gotten The Top Ten Signs of 'Graduation Anxiety' Gerstenslagcr be worth the money." in the classroom. Crickenberger expressed As graduation nears, sen- Senior business marketing some concern about the effect of 10. You have nightmares about becoming like iors are looking confused and major Tara Crickenberger said the recent tragedies on her job Rob Lowe in St.- Elmo's Fire asking themselves, "Am I that hands-on experience is a search. "I'm a little scared. I got ready for this?" better way to learn. She an e-mail today from the mar- 9. You hold "mock interview" sessions with your Graduation can be a time interned in the marketing keting people in |Zane) self in the bathroom. for celebrating, parties and department of a Fredericksburg Showker about how with the 8. You try to market your skills to random strangers worldwide relocation company the relief of finally finishing economy tightening down and then demand that they hire you. school. It also can present during the summer. because of the Sept. 11 some challenging decisions. "Definitely do the internship," tragedies, lots of companies that 7. You feel like you are on the verge of an emo- Where will that first job be? she said. "It's the best thing. It's were on the Career Connections tional breakdown every second of every day, How much money will they the easiest way to learn. You page have backed out," she said. 6. You automatically begin your response to never really learn the stuff that's make? What kind of bene- Crickenberger said that every question with *l think I'd be a great fits will be included? Will in the textbooks. The best way College of Business advisors are the job offer the graduate to learn is to just go out there telling seniors that they need to addition to your company because ..." any opportunity to move up and do it, get involved." perfect their resumes, cover let- 5. You have nightmares that your dog eats your in the company? ters and interview skills because clothes and makes you late for your first day on All of these life-altering their job search is going to be the job. decisions can make a col- "It's the first time more competitive now that there lege student's last year the in your life your are fewer jobs available. 4. Your parents call and ask if you have found a most stressful. Fite isn't worried about the place to live yet and you say," I thought I Most seniors started to prepare Sept. 11 events having an could, umm, maybe live with you guys for for one of the most important decision is going impact on her job search. "Law awhile ... Mommy?" days of their young lives this to affect you and is never going to go away," she semester. Some began prepar- said. "If anything, security will 3. The night before an interview you get dressed ing as early as last year by everything be increased. I think the crimi- before you go to bed to make sure that you doing summer internships. A nal justice system is more on won't be late. September career fair gave stu- you do." alert, as is the whole country, 2. You slowly start to pilfer from your roommate's dents another opportunity to so I really don't think it will expand their job search. rare coin collection and begin taking cas Cammie Ward affect me negatively." Some JMU students said they Senior Ward said, "I don't think (the aren't scared of what lies Sept. 11 events] will have an 1. You are in immediate denial of the fact that beyond graduation and have effect on whether I get a job or you are scared of the real world, and anyone found ways to "de-stress" about Ward said she doesn't feel not. But I do think that my inter- entering the real world. prepared to go into the real views will relate a lot to the who suggests otherwise is the Devil. "If I get nervous about not world because she hasn't had recent tragedies and how I will being able to find a job, I get much teaching experience. talk to the students, and handle — by Robyn Gerstenslager on www.WashingtonPost.com "After I student teach (in the students when particular because there are [approxi- spring) I'll feel like I'm more tragedies happen." Maltman said he isn't con- involvement with the mately! 60 listings for my prepared. I feel like money- Senior sociology major Matt cerned yet about a lack of jobs University Program Board. job," said senior sociology wise I'm not prepared ... Maltman said his biggest fear is within the music industry and Ward said she feels like major Aby Fite. She said she because it's going to be pretty whether or not he will graduate. offers this analogy: plans to work as a paralegal tough living on a teacher's everyone is starting to have the His other fears include being 'The music industry is like the same fears about making the after graduation before going salary," Ward said. "On top of able to support himself and to law school. egg in the woman's womb, and I transition from college to a that, not wanting to live at my being happy with what he is am the sperm coming up to enter Senior history major full-time job. It's going to be parents' house is going to make doing in six months. However, into the music industry, and Cammie Ward said that exer- hard for everyone because it's it even more difficult because he has found a way to make the there are so many paths I can cising helps her to calm her there's no way in Hell I'm about finding your place in the transition from college to the take. I think that the opportuni- world all over again, she said. fears because it is the one moving home." workplace a little easier. ties are out there. You just have "It's the first time in your thing that she can control. Crickenberger said she isn't "I have goals set up for to find them." life your decision is going to Having some experience in concerned about finding a after graduation; just little He said the music industry affect you and everything you their preferred professions also job, but finding one that tiny goals that I've set up is all about what kind of and do ... it's just not an easy deci- diminishes students' fears. makes her happy. with other people," Maltman how many connections you sion. I don't feel alone Fite, who has been working at "I'm worried about finding a said. "Just so that I will have made. He said he has because everybody's going a Harrisonburg law firm for over job that's interesting, not just always be having something been able to make connec- through it, but ... you do feel a year and at an international one that pays well," she said. "I to look forward to, having tions with people in the alone because this affects you, law firm for part of the summer, have to be constantly doing something to try and do." industry through his and you alone." 12 — 3 — 2001 The Road Ahead — 5 Getting a head start Academic help, career advice on hand for students to use to achieve success • A student by l.\ iic Hi' Din/. visits the From resum6 clinics to mock Academic Advising and interviews, the Academic Career Advising and Career Development Development Center offers Center. students many opportunities to Students can improve their job marketabili- utilize the ty while helping them main- plethora of tain a strong academic record. information Located on the third floor of available to Wilson Hall, the resource cen- help them ter guides students through flourish aca- four developmental processes demically important for their success at and profes- sionally. The the university and afterwards: center Is • Introduction to academic pro- located on grams and course requirements. the third • Developing an academic floor of plan and choosing a major. Wilson Hall. • Formulating career goals AACD is one and exploring career interests. of many • Successfully preparing for resources for the transition from college to students. • professional employment or Photo by graduate school. Patrick Moran "It's very important that col- leges and universities take an need help with academic active role in the academic and about what she wanted to opportunities for juniors and Four developmental career success of their stu- study," junior Megan Thornton seniors to find a summer recovery. These workshops dents," Anna Lynn Bell, direc- said. "She ended up going to internship or post-graduation are offered in September, processes important tor of the program, said. "We the center and took a personal- job. Held in the Convocation December, January and May for student success for all academically suspend- offer many resources for stu- ity test that matched her with Center, the fair lines up com- at the university dents to take advantage of to careers in event planning." panies and organizations look- ed students and is designed to make their goals and achieve- For those students who are ing for eager students. explain the university's pro- and afterward ments easier to attain." Students are expected to bation/suspension policy, According to the AACD dress in business attire and including GPA requirements, 1. Introduction to aca- Web site www.jtnu.edu/career, "We offer many have their resumes ready. how to figure GPA and the demic programs and emphasis is placed on teaching resources for Many times interview appoint- repeat-forgive option. course requirements. students the knowledge, skills ments and resum6 considera- Study tips and information and behaviors necessary to students to take tions are taken on the spot, about student support independently choose satisfy- helping students get a foot in resources on campus are also 2. Developing an aca- ing majors and careers. advantage of...' the door. presented. Each student demic plan and choos- Students also can take advan- The career development works with an advisor to cre- ing a major. tage of the many different Anna Lynn Bell office also offers an on-cam- ate an academic plan, includ- Director pus interview center in ing transcript evaluation and opportunities available to 3. Formulating career interact directly with potential Sonner Hall. major/minor assessment. employers and graduate Professionals assist students by "It's important for all stu- goals and exploring school representatives. conducting mock interviews and dents to know that we are career interests. unsure of how to determine coaching them with ways to here to assist them," Bell said. "Finding a job after For underclassmen their grade point average, the answer questions from real 4. Successfully prepar- The center offers personality AACD Web site has a JMU employers. Specialists can advise graduation and even main- tests that match the student to a GPA calculator. how to make a resumi stand out. taining a strong academic ing for the transition major or career that coordinates record are not easy things to from college to profes- with their interests and strengths. Career fair , Workshops accomplish. We don't want sional employment or "I had a hall mate [freshman] The center arranges an annu- The center also provides anyone to hesitate coming graduate school. year who was very indecisive al career fair that provides workshops for students who and visiting us," she said. 6 — The Road AhedcT 12-3- Hats off to JMU grad a difference in peoples' lives at Name: CariVickey times a day and there is a certain their most dire time of need." Year graduated: feeling of accomplishment at What is the most important Undergraduate 1992 Masters 19% helping to stretch the minds of thing JMU taught you? Major Early Childhood Education children to a new dimension." "Diversity is the key to success." Current job: Third grade What suggestion would you What suggestion would you teacher in Stafford County give to JMU students? "My give to JMU students? "Make Public Schools suggestion would be to go where yourself marketable by being you can get the best experience, a diverse asset. By being Describe the best part about not necessarily the best pay. I experienced in multiple your job: "I think there is no started teaching in a small coun- things, you will bring more greater joy in the world than try school. Had I chosen a larger into your life and the busi- spending the day with children. school system in or near a bigger ness you wish to work for They make me laugh several city, I would have missed out on Name: Ron Bolen than someone who is limited Year graduated: 1994 only in that specific field." Major: Nursing Examining Class of 2000 statisti Current job: Flight Nurse for Additional information: Duke University Hospital's — Featured in the Discovery b\ Katie Lewis ous year a month after gradua- DC, eight percent in Maryland Transport Team. Transport Channel's "Hospital" TV Series tion. Students are surveyed over and five percent in New York. patients in Fixed Wing —Authored a chapter in new DOT Ever wonder where your the phone to make sure the The rundown of each school (Planes),RotorWing Air Medical Crew Guidelines friends from the Class of 2000 information given is as accurate at JMU and their majors are (Helicopter), and Critical — Won national award for are today? How much are as possible. as follows: ^^^^^ Care Ambulances. producing video for helicop- they making? Do they even The Class of 2000 had a total of ter safety have a job? Are they living in 2,983 graduates earning bache^ College of Arts and Letters Describe the best part about their parents' basement? lor's degrees. Fifty-seven per- your job: "Being able to make Current salary: $53,000/year To find answers to all these cent, 1,692 students, responded — 70 percent employed questions and, more importantly, to the survey. Many of the stu- — 13 percent in graduate to see how other graduates of dents who did not respond school belongs to the performers." your major are making it in the could not be contacted due to — ten percent seeking employ- real world, check out the results How did you get this job? incorrect mailing addresses. ment of the Class of 2000 Employment A total of 71 percent of the — two percent not seeking 'Creating a dance company is ini- Survey, distributed by the tially a pretty 'self-propelled' Class of 2000 respondents said employment Academic Advising and Career they were employed, 95 percent — five percent student teaching endeavor. You know you like to Development Center. make dances, but how do you of them full-time. Five percent The survey's mission statement were involved in one or more part Average salaries for each major make that your career? I feel like describes the survey as "a com- time positions. it became a 'job' when I realized prehensive follow-up of JMU Sixty percent of respondents of English- $30,756/year that I wanted to take on all the graduates including information the Class of 2000 obtained employ- School of Media Arts and responsibilities—creative, finan- on the employment and graduate ment in Virginia, while forty per- Design- $3Tfl0fi^e«r cial, administrative — that it school pursuits during their first cent were employed out-of-state. School of Speech takes to build a dance company." year following graduation." The majority of students not work- Communication- $29,250/year What suggestion would you Surveys arc mailed to May ing in Virginia were employed Political Science- $29,629/year Name: Shannon Hummel give to JMU students when and August graduates and along the East Coast with seven Year graduated: 1996 looking for a job? "In December graduates of the previ- percent working in Washington, Average salary for College of Major: Dance dance or in any field really... Current job: Choreographer it's different no matter where Name: Beatriz Mejia-Krumbein thing JMU taught you? To and Director of CORA, a New you go, but I think if you Year graduated: 1996 keep being myself. To keep York City based contemporary can't find a space out there Major: Master of Fine Arts growing and developing as a modern dance company. that you fit into, carve out Current job: Associate person and as an artist without your own space. Life is too Professor of Art at La Sierra limitations. To be free in my Describe the best part about short to do something that University, Riverside, Calif. expression. To truly become a your job: "Seeing something doesn't make you happy no communicator with a visual you made have a life of its matter what it pays you... so Describe the best part of your universal language." own. I love when the process take a risk!" job: "Interaction with students What suggestion would you of making a dance gets to the and audience. Having support give to JMU students? "Do point where you forget it Current salary: about $10,000- and opportunities to get not fear. Do not adhere to belongs to you and it then 30,000/year involved in-research." myths. Be confident in what What is the most important you can do and in who you are. -2001 The Road Ahead These graduates sat in the very seat you are in now, took the same classes and earned a degree in your major. Now see where they are: From New York to California and even here in Harrisonburg, JMU grads Is give us a peak inside their careers and reflect back on what they learned here at JMU. one of the richest experiences of Name: Michael Yankey taught part-time in spring for something that you will my life. Because I was in a Year graduated: BB A in 1990 semester '99 and really enjoyed enjoy doing rather than just smaller school system, I was and MBA in 1998 it. When a full-time opening focusing on pay. 1 think that to able to become a leader very Major: Undergraduate — became available, I applied for be truly happy, we must like our early in my career. Management.Graduate School it and got it." jobs. As an undergrad here, I Additionally, I was able to ful- —Business Administration Where do you see yourself never considered teaching. Yet fill my own desire to work with Current job: JMU College of in the future? "I think I have here I am and I absolutely love at-risk children." Business — marketing instructor found a home. I have always my job. I think that this is one loved JMU and would very more way JMU helped to Additional information: Describe the best part about much like to continue teach- broaden my thinking and make 2001 Virginia Teacher of the Year your job? "Interacting with ing here." me a more rounded person." the students." What suggestion would you Current salary: $39,000/year How did you get this job? "I give to JMU students? "Look Current salary: $41,000/year various athletes who will be ics according to earnings, major showcased at the games." Describe the best part about Arts and Letters graduate: — six percent seeking employ- Dietetics- $28,294/year your job: "I love being a part of $29,000/year ment Nursing- $34,862/year something that is so big like the —two percent not seeking Integrated Science and Olympics or LOST; working on a College of Business employment Technology- $41,655/year show that millions of people will — eight percent student teaching see is very rewarding." — 88 percent employed Average salary for College of How did you get this job? "I got — four percent in graduate Averagejalaries for each major: Integrated Science and both of these jobs through connec- school Technology graduate: tions that I made working/intern- — seven percent seeking Kinesiology- $23,416/year $36,900/year ing in New York last summer." employment Psychology- $28,272/year Where do you see yourself in ege of Science and Name: Dylan Boucherle the future? "Well, both of the Average salaries for each major Average salary for College of Mathematics Year graduated: May 2001 jobs I have had so far have been Education and Psychology grad- Major: SMAD freelance, in the sense that I am Accounting- $40,128/year uate: $27,420/year — 56 percent employed Current employer: NBC in hired to do a particular project — 36 percent in graduate school Computer Information Systems- New York and then once that's over, it's off $44,240/year College of Integrated Science — six percent seeking employ- to another job. When I "first ment Finance- $40,946/year and Technology Describe your job: "I just fin- graduated, the lack of stability — two percent student teaching Marketing- $35,414/year ished up as an associate produc- kind of scared me, but now I see it 6 percent employed er/production assistant for a as an opportunity. . Freelance Average salaries for each major: Average salary for College of Kate school NBC primetime show called allows you to constantly be mov- Business graduate: $39,000/year seven percent seeking LOST. Last week I started with ing upward and pursuing' what Biology- $28,000/year employment NBC Olympics as a production you like, and it helps you not-to be College of Education and — two percent not seeking Mathematics- $39,680/year assistant. During the time lead- trapped in the same job not neces- Psychology employment ing up to Salt Lake City, we are sarily doing what you like." Average salary for College of doing a weekly Olympic show Current salary: $30,000- Average salaries for each major: Science and Mathematics: — 54 percent employed and cutting profiles about the 40,000/year — 30 percent in graduate school Computer Science- $45,153/year $32, 544/year Work hard and keep growing." Name: Andrew Leleck What is the best part most important lessons are Year graduated: May 2001 about your job? "The peo- learned outside the classroom." Additional information: "As Major: Quantitative Finance ple that work here and the What suggestion would you an immigrant, I am very aware Minors: Mathematics and freedom that I have to give to JMU students when of multicultural and social Economics explore new ideas." looking for a job? "Explore issues and try to convey them Where do you see yourself in many different career paths through my art. I see myself as Current job: Quantitative the future? "Working hard because you never know what a communicator that uses a analysis and math modeling at now so I can retire young." may fit you best." visual language to raise a voice Standard and Poor's in New What is the most important tor those in disadvantage, for York City thing JMU taught you? "Your Current salary: $50,000/year + the dignity of humanity." Current salary: $45,000/year Profiles by k listen Bertram, pictures courtesy of graduates 8 — The Road Ahead 12 — 3 — 2001 Recruiters value experience, volunteer work, internships in future employees bv Kmil> Koch ees with diverse backgrounds and experiences. As graduation day and the Recruiter Mike Duke of real world edge closer, you Virginia's Department of may anxiously await meeting Correctional Education looks with employers, interviewing for students with enthusiasm and, most importantly, sell- and passion for education. ing yourself to a future boss. Kathy Shuler, coordinator for Are you qualified? Do you the On-Campus Internship have enough experience? Program, said that recruiters Put your mind at ease. look for "well-rounded individ- Recruiters actually look for a uals." especially those who variety of characteristics when show leadership and communi- interviewing job candidates. cation abilities, including writ- ing and presenting skills. What recruiters look for Shuler said the ability to Academic major and work well in a team environ- internship experience on a ment is also important and resume attract an employer's thinks that JMU prepares stu- attention first, followed by dents well for this skill. • This fall Academic Advising and Career Development sponsored the Career Fair. leadership experience, grade Smalls said that either point average, basic comput- classroom or internship expe- volunteer work or a part-time ing a resume\ However, idea of what company they want er skills and technical com- rience is sufficient, but that job may make an applicant recruiters offer some sugges- to target." She also suggests that puter skills, according to the "extracurricular activities are more competitive, but that tions for those who want to students work out "a couple of Class of 2000 Employment not that important unless it none are necessary to obtain go above and beyond. one-line openers" so that when Survey, compiled by the applies to the position we a position. "Be prepared to ask ques- they approach a recruiter they Academic Advising and have open." "Being in that environment tions about our facilities and have something to say. Career Development Center. "If you're a good student, that might have given you insight check us out on the Web," Smalls said that she doesn't Cheron Smalls, EG&G kind of evens out any [bearing into the actual workload," said Duke. He said students expect a student to know a Technological Services on] extracurricular activities Kelly said. should "fine tune what they great deal about the company recruiter said, "I look for peo- you've had," said Duke, stress- really want to do" before they approach at a career fair. ple with really good communi- ing that volunteer work in the How to contact recruiters meeting a recruiter. Smalls, Duke and Kelly cation skills, [and] people with field rather than anything else The Academic Advising and a solid background." might give someone an edge Career Development Center Smalls, who came to JMU over other candidates. offers a variety of programs to recruit this fall, is also Leslie Kelly, Valley Health that prepares students to meet quick to point out that her System senior employment with recruiters. company continuously looks recruiter, said previous expe- AACD sponsors a mock inter- for a wide variety of employ- rience through internships, view program three times a semester to ready students to meet with recruiters. AACD also coordinates a resume" round-up, which brings employ- ers to campus to review stu- dents' resumes and help them to prepare better applications. AACD also coordinates presentations and workshops that companies hold on cam- pus, puts together a teacher recruitment day specifically A recruiter talks about her company at the Career Fair. for education students to get acquainted with different school systems, and holds "Being prepared with ques- said that over the last few career fairs. tions will help them maximize years not much has changed their time with the recruiter," in what they look for in can- Tips on career fairs Kelly said. didates for employment. For Recruiters themselves have Smalls said that students the most part, some kind of few expectations for students browse through the book on the experience in the field, no when coming to a career fair, specific career fair that AACD matter how small, is the with the exception of bring- provides in order to "have an biggest selling point. 12 — 3 — 2001 The Road Ahead — 9 Internships give taste of the corporate world by Jeffrey Cretz provide a voice that can In a matter of months, thou- answer questions. sands of students will gradu- Before a student approaches a ate and ask, "What do I do particular firm, it is wise to now?" For those of you not know of any specific require- ready for the full-time corpo- ments. When prospective firms rate job, an internship might have been decided, a firm's Web provide the perfect stepping- site will provide the necessary stone experience. information with regard to the Maury Hanigan, president of application process. Hanigan Consulting Group, During the interview said, "If you want to get a job process, clear up any poten- after college, get an internship. tial ambiguities with the It's the most bankable credential employer that may exist. you can put on your resume." Senior ISAT major Eric Tewalt interned at Lyotropic "// you want to Therapeutic, a biotechnology firm, the summer before his get a job after senior year. college, get an "Because it was a start-up company, we were doing a lot internship. It's of their (the scientists') work," Tewalt said. Tewalt the most however, said he did not know that the work he was bankable involved in was only going to credential you be patented to the scientists. Tewalt said he was upset to can put on your learn that midway through Junior Jay Bayer searches for summer inter nship opportunities. • his internship, he could not resume. " time regular employees and I tremendous amount of infor- When prospective employ- discuss his work with future was expected to perform as mation, such as resume writ- employers. ees apply for full-time posi- Maury Hanigan such," Daynard said. ing techniques, interviewing tions, employers are interest- Hanigan In a corporate world growing Senior Kelly Lynch, an suggestions andjob search ed in the internships complet- Consulting Group harder to break into, knowing ISAT major, said she interned strategies. The site is located ed. Employers are also inter- the right people is important. at General Electric for three at wvfw.jmu.edu/career. ested in skills learned during "I got my internship through years. She was assigned to During the internship, accord- the internship and how they Josh Daynard, a current connections," Daynard said. the human resources division ing to the careerbuilder.com will be useful. "A friend of my mom's in employee of Accenture's of the company. site, establish good working Senior interdisciplinary lib- (formerly Arthur Andersen California asked me to send "I wish I had asked more relationships with colleagues. eral studies major Carly Consulting) Reston, Va. him a resumeV' about what the job would Allow senior members to pro- Hassinger interned at a real office, said he interned with Many employers, according entail. I thought I would be vide you with constructive criti- estate development office. Hewlett Packard's California to Daynard, expect someone doing computer work within cism. Ask questions and seem office in 1996. "It is very "At the end of the intern- looking for an internship to be human resources, but I ended interested in your work. ship, I wrote my supervisor a risky for employers to hire just as competent as a regular up doing work that had noth- As the internship comes to letter thanking him for giving someone without the experi- employee. It is important to ing to do with my major," an end, be sure to provide ence," he said. me the opportunity to work know up front, before you start Lynch said. employers with your business with him and learn about the It is important for those applying, whether the intern- On campus, valuable card and contact information. business," Hassinger said. "I seeking internships to start ship is paid or not. resources await the graduat- As a courtesy, thank those who think if I wanted to apply for months in advance research- Daynard said he knew that ing senior. The Academic helped make the internship full-time job with that com- ing firms they would be as an intern, he was not just Advising and Career possible. Daynard said, pany, I'd be in a better boat interested in working for, some kid hanging around Development office in "Perhaps the hard work per- than others." according to www.career- making friends at the water Wilson Hall is a great place formed during the internship At the very least, an intern- builder.com. Contacting the cooler. "I proved myself to be to start. The office has put will lead to a full-time position ship will provide an idea of human resources office will just as competent as the full- together a Web site with a with them in the future." what to expect in the future. 10 — The Road Ahead 12 — 3 — 2001 'If my friends could see me nowh Alumni achi fame in all fields In Hn IHKI \\ alton and the legitimacy of holistic working in such an intense fessor and choreographer medicine. She also determines political atmosphere. William Feigh, who became Countless college students the content of the journal and "I loved my Madison experi- the mentor that would continue across the country often daydream is a published author. ences. JMU was a huge step, to guide him through his about the day that their names will According to Dr. Angell, in a which changed my life," said toughest times. appear in lights or when their winter 1998 interview with JMU Abuznaid in a summer 2000 "I would meet with William, faces will be the one smiling from alumni magazine Montpelier, Dr. interview with Montpelier. " I poor, depressed, and we would the cover of a magazine. Angell said her time at JMU was traveled thousands of miles talk and he'd pick me up and Courtesy of Montpelier They may imagine them- terrific because of the level of across the ocean to sit in a send me back out there," said Nabil Abuznaid with Yasser Arafat. selves as curing cancer, patent- attention the school offered. classroom and study a new Ellett, in a winter 2001 interview ing a new invention or starring Regarding her distinction with culture. And JMU showed me with Montpelier. Nabil Abuznaid was in a Hollywood blockbuster. Time, Dr. Angell modestly what real freedom felt like. I Besides the Broadway stage, chosen as Yasser JMU students are no exception describes it as a "happy accident," JMU alumni have also broken Arafat's personal when it comes to these types of according to Montpelier. into the world of a cable tele- advisor due to the scenarios except for one simple "I don't think many women in vision enterprise. American experience fact: there have been instances of my position would have mapped Francine Tolliver ('91) and he received at JMU. JMU graduates turning their out [the recognition in Time]" she .Mocha Lee ('92) have their dreams into reality by climbing said. "It's not the kind of position own cable shows on Black to the top of their respective you can get to with a plan. I think Entertainment Television. fields for decades. my life was even more disorgan- Wes Mallette ("93), Vonya These success stories range ized than mast and it was a matter Alleyne ('93), Lamont Wright from that of a Broadway star to a Courtesy of of seizing the moments when they C91-'93) and Nikki Black Bluestone peace negotiator in the Middle came," she said. ('90) have taken on important Abuznaid in East to one of Time magazine's The medical world is not the Courtesy of Montpelier 1977. Karen McCullah Lulz with Reese roles on the corporate side of 25 Most Influential People. only one with JMU alumni at its Withe rspoon. the network. The alumni Before any of these people went forefront. Palestinian peace Karen McCullah Lulz recounted the positive influ- on to have successful careers and negotiator and JMU graduate ences of their JMU professors. says she used her and former members of JMU's achieve noteworthy honors, they Nabil Abuznaid (79) is a major Mocha Lee said of former sports teams have also achieved sorority experiences all started off at the same place. figure behind the scenes on the business professor Kent success in the sports industry. Dr. Marcia Angell ('60) was international political front. as inspiration for Zimmerman in the fall 2000 The Cincinnati Bengals recruited named one of Time's, 25 Most As a personal advisor to certain scenes in Montpelier, "He was very signif- running back Curtis Keaton ('00) Influential People in 1998. As Palestinian Liberation Legally Blonde. icant in the learning process; he in the fourth round of the NFLdraft executive editor of the New Organization Chairman Yasser had a creative management type in April 2000. JMU alumnus England Journal of Medicine Arafat, Abuznaid was a key fig- class where he helped you think Lorenzo Bundy ('81) was also and a medical and media urein the monumental turning outside the box." recruited for the Colorado Rockies. spokeswoman, she has been an point in United States-Middle East Rounding out JMU's show While these people have each integral part of scientific relations when Arafat and business credits as one of the selected different professions in research regarding topics such President Bill Clinton shook hands currently most sought-after life, there are two things that bind as the safety of breast implants on the White House lawn. Courtesy of screenwriters in Hollywood, them together: their pasts at JMU Milestone 4 This gesture officially changed Karen in Karen McCullah Lutz,( 88) and the success they found in their the status of the Palestinian leader 1987. wrote the screenplays for 10 futures. This bond keeps them from potential terrorist to recog- Things I Hate About You and confident in themselves and those nized peace advocate in the Legally Blonde. that follow in their footsteps. United States. wondered why it couldn't be A former sister of Alpha "I've had the opportunity to As a native of Palestine, like this at home. I decided I Gamma Delta sorority who make history every day working Abuzniad said he came to needed to educate others about earned a degree in marketing, with different shows, launching JMU to experience a different the Palestinians' struggle for Lutz picked up a book about new enterprises and subsidiaries," kind of life while receiving a peace and nationality." screenwriting one day and five said Mallette, Corporate Courtesy of Monlpelier and Milestone quality education. JMU has also contributed years later, was discussing Communications Director for Trey. left, as Mark in Rent and, right, in Later in his career, his expe- some of its former talent to the scripts with Robert de Niro. BET, in the fall 2000 Montpelier. 1992. rience contributed to being entertainment industry. "When I graduated from JMU, I He continues, "And the JMU chosen as Arafat's peace advi- Trey Ellett ("92) landed the didn't even know you could be a Trey Ellett credits JMU alumni, we watch out for each sor due to his familiarity with lead role in the Broadway musi- screenwriter," Lutz said in the fall other, too. professor of theater the American people. cal RENT after a long period of 2001 Montpelier. "It never After recently receiving a William Feigh with con- He has since returned to struggling to make it in New occurred to me. It was the '80s, all resume" from a JMU grad who tinually sending him JMU to give lectures about York City. While Ellett took his business and corporate America. I wanted to make a career change, back out there ; he is Palestine and the situation time getting involved with the wouldn't change a thing, though. I Mallette said, "As soon as I saw now a Broadway star. there, as well as to speak of his theatre department at JMU, he had a great time at JMU." that person was from JMU, that own experiences living and eventually met assistant pro- Last but not least, graduates stood out like 'Boom!'" 12 — 3 — 2001 The Road Ahead — 11 Build Resume, your interview resume i advice now • •••••••••••if Hints from an insider Watch The Breeze in January and February for job announcements. Hiring will soon begin for the 2002-2003 staff. on how to get the job Editor Copy editors bv I .ini ;i I indsc\ Managing editor Online editors Resumes and interviews Section editors Advertising manager are the key components to Assistant editors Assistant ads manager securing a job, but how can Graphics/art editors you set yourself apart from Advertising sales staff the hundreds of applicants Photography editors Advertising designers and resumes inundating employers daily? Rob MacSwan, a recruiting It's a great place to learn! coordinator in Washington, D.C., said he has many resumes pass through his office daily. From those resumes, he selects appli- cants to interview and pass on to employers. Rob MacSwan CO 1), Redefine your world, As a recruiter, MacSwan Recruitment knows what it takes to get Coordinator noticed and get the job. Here are some helpful hints Interview Tips and tips from someone in • Feel free to ask about Do you dream of living in a foreign place, learning the business. the dress for the interview. a new language and culture, and helping to build Remember, you can never Resume Tips be overdressed. communities? Then discover the opportunities • Employers are impressed • Be prepared. Bring copies that await you. Find out why the Peace Corps is by something unique on your of your resume, references and still the toughest job you'll ever love! resume. 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