WEATHER TODAY: Rain, high J4*AR 0 2 50°F, low 29°F. TUESDAY: Partly cloudy, high 45°F, low 27°F. WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy, high 46°F, NCAABids Benched low29°F. in Richmond? JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY SeeSporbspages23 MONDAY M in •> 2. 1938 Art project sparks Alcohol deaths Harrison Hall fire at UVa.y Tech the fire. They said a professor promptJMU by Julia Filz was with them when the fire senior writer occurred, but they refused to give his name. task force A kiln fire forced the evacua- "The building was evacuated tion of Harrison Hall Friday and everyone in the building was afternoon. checked out medically and is sta- by Shannon Billiard Harrisonburg Fire and Rescue ble," Howdeyshell said. "A haz- contributing writer Department responded to the ardous material" was involved in incident at 2:30 p.m. Friday after the incident, but no one was To supplement the variety of a kiln in the Harrison sculpture affected by it, he said. alcohol abuse education and pre- studio began smoking, said "There [was] a possibility that vention programs that already Kevin Howdeyshell, public a student was in distress [due to exist at JMU, the university creat- information officer for the depart- the fumes], but he's okay," ed an Alcohol Task Force to ment. Howdeyshell said. respond to state-wide concerns Lee Shifflett, chief of JMU JMU Police rerouted traffic to about alcohol abuse on college police, said the blaze occurred go through W-lot behind Way- campuses. after art students put a block of land Hall and blocked off the The task force held its first aluminum in the furnace. Bluestone Drive entrance to cam- meeting Feb. 25 to introduce Students were reportedly using pus from South Main Street for members and formulate a mis- the aluminum to make sculp- most of the afternoon. But the sion statement, according to task tures. "It melted down and kept Port Republic road entrance to force member Donna Harper, burning," he said. Bluestone Drive remained open. director of health and recreation. HFD Captain Nick Astarb said Shifflett said HFD reopened The task force is composed of fac- it was a minor fire. "Apparently Harrison Hall at 4 p.m. ulty and staff. It will address the aluminum got a little too Astarb said the building wasn't alcohol issues campus-wide. hot," he said. "We were there to damaged. "It was just a matter "Based on some of the (alco- watch the cooling process." we needed to watch," he said. hol-related deaths] on campuses The fire crew also put Metal Some students and faculty in throughout the country, there's a Type-X powder on the aluminum the building didn't think the fire renewed commitment to look at to speed the cooling process and was real and left their books and some additional alternatives and to ensure the fire wouldn't flare belongings in Harrison and the opportunities for getting infor- up again, Astarb said. Annex. DYLAN BOUCHERLE/WIKT photot>rapher mation to students and changing About seven students were in Berlin Zirk, operations manag- behavior," Harper said. the studio when the fire began. er for the Media Production Autograph JMU joins other Virginia None would comment on the Center in Harrison, said, Hip-hop star Wyclef Jean takes time out before Ms concert at schools such as the College of incident because they said they "Usually, when this happens, it'll the JMU Convocation Center yesterday to sign freshman Chris William & Mary and the were worried about being in Thomas's motorcycle in Howard Johnson's parking tot trouble because of their roles in see FIRE page 2 see ALCOHOL page 2 Dining bervices might give reusable containers old college try Director says new program would eliminate health departments cross-contamination fiars, let students customize Lets Go dishes response indicates students want contain- by Jaime Johnston Junior Chrissy Mittiga, a participant in Reusable containers failed last year ers with space for a lot of food, said Rick the project, said, "I think the new system because the health department feared contributing writer Larson, senior director of dining services. will be much more convenient for students cross-contamination, Larson said. JMU will choose _^^_^__ Cross- contami- JMU Dining Services is conducting a one container to ~ nation can occur if a pilot project to test the feasibility of using use after the exper- serving utensil touch- various reusable food containers at Let's iment is complete. / think the new system will he much more conve- es an unclean con- Go and Mrs. Greens. Dining services nient for students because they won't have to wash tainer and is then put Dining Services asked about 200 health is open to sugges- J »» back into the food. science, integrated science and technology tions and is look- tne[r own containers. Dining Services con- students and frequent Let's Go patrons to ing at a variety of tacted the local health use one of four selected experimental con- options, Larson Chrissy Mittiga department and tainers at Let's Go at least twice a week said. Options inc- ( junior received app-roval during February. lude either offering for the pilot program After each use, Dining Services rinsed students a choice of containers or design- because they won't have to wash their before its implementation. the container of food particles. It was then ing a custom container. Dining Services own containers." 'This time we aren't going to make the returned and exchanged at the next use for will decide whether or not it will create a JMU is the only institution in the coun- same mistake twice," Larson said. "So we a clean, sanitized replacement. custom container for students once they try that b attempting a reusable program contactedthe health department a.nd Dining Services is now collecting stu- collect all of the information from the pilot as extensive as cleaning the containers for dent feedback. So far the general student project, he said. students, Larson said. see CONTAINERS page 2 2 Monday, March 2, 1998 THE BREEZE Alcohol continued from page 1 continued from page 1 v ■, University of Virginia, u«» «•- -•» ••-—•• •"« iu aoing , the alarm went off. The teacher ■ ■ ■ aw v be 10 minutes and then we're developed official task forces to with kegs said Alan MacNuJ 'Nl VII1ITT was like, 'just go outside.' I wait- back in the building." address the serious issue of alco- director of public safety. "^ ed for a few minutes and then "To the press alone, chequered as Sophomore Darlene Hirst was hoi abuse on campuses. shouldn t give up, but (the " in class in Harrison Hall when left." pr it is with abuses, the world is Several alcohol-related deaths grams are] not going to get rju d the fire alarm went off. Zirk said, "I made sure every- indebted for all the triumphs have occurred around the coun- the problem. "I didn't think it was a real one was out of the [building], try since August, including at "We don't lack in things deal. which have been gained by fire," Hirst said. "All of a sudden, and then I evacuated." reason and humanity over error least two incidents in Virginia. ing with [alcohol awareness| her. and oppression." Virginia Tech student Melinda at JMU," MacNutt said "ft. — James Madison Somers died Nov. 1 after falling have concrete, institutionalized out of her eighth floor dormitory programs that are a part of fl* Editor KristanHetu window. infrastructure of our school." Managing editor Laura L Wade Her blood alcohol content Rebecca Poma, assistant direc- Ads manager Erin M. Callaghan level was .21, nearly three times tor of judicial affairs, designed Tedmology manager Brian Higgbw the legal limit in Virginia, accord- the program. She coordinates the News editor Courtney A. Crowtey ing to a Nov. 14 article in Virginia program and trains those who News editor RobSpeirs Tech's newspaper, The Collegiate lead the sessions, Asst. news editor AndlMetrier rimes. "Students are placed in one of Opinion editor Keltoy Blasslngame UVa. senior Leslie Ann Balz the program's three levels also died of alcohol-related com- according to the perception of the Style editor Jim 'Vegas' Terp Focus edihr plications Nov. 30. UVa. created severity of their alcohol prob. CtmaKlmek its own university-wide Task lem,"1pm." PnmaJames Madison University contribute to the abuse and ille- consumption limits and the Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807 gal use of alcohol and recom- appropriate use of alcohol. ALLYSON HOFEW senior photogrupher mend new initiatives designed to E-Mail address: Greek Life adopted several the_ [email protected] Harrisonburg Fire and Rescue workers survey the damage caused by help curb underage and binge measures for dealing with alco- Breeze Net the Are in the basement of Harrison Hall and Annex Friday afternoon. drinking. hol issues. Greeks Advocating http: / /breeze.jmu.edu JMU has taken this —— An individual may have one copy concept one step fur- of Tlie Breeze for free. Containers. ther. In addition to the "I've seen programs All subsequent copies cost 25 continued from page 1 newly created Alcohol cents apiece. Task Force, JMU has come and go. I've seen showed them what we were containers, they would be the many other established In The Breeze doing and how we were doing only type of containers used at programs working on [college campuses] try it." Let's Go and Mrs. Green's start- alcohol-related issues. OPINION 12 Because students won't be ing fall 1998. Students with meal The Office of Judicial everything from doing responsible for washing the con- STYLE. 15 plans would be issued one con- Affairs offers an alcohol -if r , •>• *_ FOCUS ON 20 tainers, Larson said the possibili- tainer at no cost. After that, they intervention program to #™1/ WltH fratemitieS tO ty of cross-contamination will be SPORTS 25 must purchase them. Each con- eliminated. Dining Services will COMICS 35 tainer would cost about $6, ged^with^lcohol viola'- dOVfig OWOlf 'With kegS. wash the containers in the same Larson said. CLASSIFIEDS 39 way they wash other dining If implemented, JMU's start- judicial Affairs dev- You shouldn't give up, utensils after the students is fin- up cost for the reusable container CORRECTIONS ished. program will be about $35,000. P m "This time we are doing our fa°m96 to rSke tne but [the programs are] The cost of buying containers move from a punitive „.. _ • , . ' J „r The article "Student Athletes homework to ensure long-term would be dramatic at first but system to an education- rtOt gOWg tO get rid Of Making the Grade" in the Feb. success. The pilot program not would decrease over time, 26 issue of Tlie Breeze should only hopes to determine the best Larson said. In the long run, But cases of alcohol the problem." have said, "Women's tenni.-> container but also hopes to antici- Dining Services could save player Tory Shroeder won the violations at JMU pate any operational issues and money on reusable containers Alan MacNutt Arthur Ashe decide how to do it," Larson said. haven't dropped since director of" public vitci) Sportsmanship/Leadership because it wouldn't have to buy the program's incep- —____ Dining Services spent about as many disposable products, he Award." $1,000 to buy the 150 reusable tion. There were 330 The article "Arts and Letters said. If the program has good containers used in the project. It violations in fall 1996, 279 in the Mature Manageme nt of seeks associate dean for devel- results, Dining Services might hopes to reach a decision on spring 1997 and 353 in fall 1997. Alcohol puts on programss that opment" in the Feb. 16 issue of prepare other eateries to handle whether or not to use the contain- These statistics include alcohol educate people on responsible Tlw Breeze should have said, reusable containers, Larson said. violations ranging from underage alcohol use. Each fraternity or "Faculty Concerns Chair Joan ers soon so students can have the Senior Jody Seiffert said she option of reusable containers at consumption to drunk-in-public sorority chapter has individual Frederick doesn't know any- would use the new containers. "I charges. thing about the new associate Let's Go and Mrs. Green's when think it is a very good idea to programs, and Greek Life recent- dean." they return from spring break. start using the containers again. I 1 ve seen programs come and ly instituted a Bring-Your-Own- Tlie Breeze regrets the errors. If JMU elects to use reusable missed having them." go. I ve seen [college campuses] Beer alcohol policy at on-campus . ' . « ■ • ■' .... try everything from doing away fraternity parties. -V ,.•■■.. THE BREEZE "Monday. March 2, 1998 3 JMU student College of Business looks charged with to adapt to 21st century drug possession by Manny Rosa by Matt Phillips staff writer contributing writer Students and faculty in JMU's JMU Police arrested and charged a student with pos- College of Business met Thursday session of cocaine and intent to distribute it in Botetourt evening in Zane Showker Hall to dis- County Tuesday. cuss the direction the business pro- Freshman Seth Myers' arrest is the result of cocaine gram will take over the next five years. distribution charges filed against him in Botetourt Robert Reid, dean of the College of County, a Roanoke suburb, said Major Guilliams of the Business, outlined changes he expects Botetourt County Sheriff's Office. Police didn't find any to see and allowed students and facul- drugs or drug paraphernalia on Myers or in his room in ty members to ask questions and offer Dingledine Hall when he was arrested. suggestions on the topics facing JMU's JMU Police made the arrest with a warrant from the COB. sheriff's office. Myers was arrested at JMU because He said he sees COB, JMU and Myers had already returned to JMU when Botetourt higher education as a whole, moving authorities completed their investigation, Guilliams swiftly with developing technology. said. Myers doesn't face charges in Harrisonburg. Campuses like JMU may be a dying Myers is the last of six men from Botetourt County breed, with more and more courses arrested on drug distribution charges. According to the offered electronically. "The residential Daily News-Record, JMU student Robert A. Erickson, 20, campus [like JMU] 10 to 15 years from MEREDITH MM*SF\EL.DIstaff photographer and non-students Nathan D. Beasley, 19, David L. now — who knows if it will exist?" he Robert Reid, dean of the College of Business, speaks Thursday about meeting Brown Jr., 31, Richard E. Gluth Jr., 21 and Kai Anthony said. KaHeiieVoTthe next certury Including the advent * virtual universities. Safran, 23 were all arrested earlier in Botetourt. Reid suggested integrating classes Erickson, a freshman at JMU, was arrested and Functional Systems. It's an integrated Undergraduate Catalog, many students so JMU can stay competitive with the charged Feb. 9 in Botetourt County with conspiracy to course that allows students to take five have taken it because it demonstrates "virtual universities" that offer cours- distribute Ecstasy and possession of marijuana. He and business classes in one 12-credit the interaction between different busi- es over the Internet. "A lot of people Safran allegedly left Harrisonburg to obtain the hallu- have tried it at the MBA level, but not course. The course emphasizes each ness areas. cinogenic drug from Beasley, just north of Roanoke. individual class, and covers manage- Reid said the course initially had many at the undergrad level because After stopping Erickson and Safran on Route 11 for a ment, finance, operations and market- some problems, but the COB has it's harder [because there are more traffic violation, Botetourt police seized about 50 Ecstasy ing principles. worked to improve the course. I students to consider]," he said. capsules worth about $500, Guilliams said. Police don't COB is already integrating classes, The class isn't mandatory, but all would say [three years ago, COB 300] know if Erickson sold Ecstasy at JMU, but the amounts Reid said. For three years, the college junior level business majors are eligi- _...^ he purchased were too much for personal use. has offered COB 300: Integrated ble. According to the 1997-'98 JMU see BUSINESS page 9 Blue Ridge Hall residents petition ORL for changes Students claim disadvantages in dining, transportation, parking police reporter dents, and they don't have the campus have. We pay the same by Marcia Apperson accommodations." room and board as the people on Campus police report the following: Maggie Burkhart, director of campus. I can't begin to under- staff writer the Office of Residence Life, said stand why we pay the exact same Service of Warrant . ORL doesn't plan to financially as people in Hillside and • Seth D. Myers, 19, of Roanoke, was arrested and charged with possession ot About 140 Blue Ridge Hall Chandler [Halls]." residents signed a petition and reimburse Blue Ridge residents, cocaine with intent to distribute in Dingledine Hall at 1:15 p.m. Feb. 24. and ORL has no control over All Blue Ridge residents, submitted it to the Office of including freshmen, are allowed Residence Life last Tuesday. It class registration schedules. Littering/Use of Operator's License Other than His "At this point we have sug- to have cars. Burkhart said it was Own/Assumed the Name of Another/Underage states they are at a disadvantage a major decision for the parking in comparison to other freshmen gested to the students to come Possession of Alcohol individually," Burkhart said. division to allow 300 extra stu- • Steven R. Youssef, 20, was arrested and charged with littering, use ot operators living on campus. dents to have cars because of the "Since the very, first week [of "We are happy to address any of license nofhis own, assuming the name of another and underage possession <* their individual concerns." parking problems that already alcohol after campus police reportedly observed him breaking a glass bottle nG-tot the fall semester] we started to exist on campus. But residents discover, piece by piece, disad- Blue Ridge residents that at 12:31 am. Feb. 27. requested room changes were have resident stickers and can't vantages we had at Blue Ridge. park in commuter lots during the Basically we got really sick of it," • relocated, Burkhart said. "The day. Summons Served <* w„mMa a. said freshman Peter Smith, the reality is everything can't be . Jack H. Herbert, 21, of N()dolk, was sen^ a sunimaB for property clamage at changed," she said. "I can't pick "I'd love to give each resident resident who drafted the petition. a designated parking place, but Smith said he has gone door- up Blue Ridge and put it on the .' Tan^LWBIiarns,19,ofN^ Quad." that's not reality," Burkhart said. to-door this semester asking Blue Because residents are permit- at 10:10 am Feb. 25. Ridge residents to sign the peti- One concern of the residents is the distance between Blue ted cars, they have the advantage Vehicle Accident/Suspected Alcohol Related/Leaving the tion. Blue Ridge residents should of parking right outside their be allowed to register for classes Ridge and campus. "You have to Scene of an Accident know the bus schedule by heart," hall, she said. "No other fresh- . Campus police reportedly found a car registered to a JMU student on me steep first so they can arrange their men are permitted to have vehi- classes around the bus schedule, Smith said. "We plan everything embankment on University Boulevard next to 1-81, aoum of me Convowtw Center around the buses." cles," Burkhart said. at 12:50 am. Feb. 27. The car left 122 feet of skid marks before striking a 20-foot he said. "We want financial reim- Burkhart said the bus system bursement because we are pay- Freshman Eric Leader, who signed the petition, said he agrees has been changed this year. Buses PeThecar reportedly smelted of alcohol. Clumps of human hair were embedded ing for things we aren't getting," now fun to Blue Ridge later at he said. Blue Ridge Hall is locat- with Smith. "On weekends the around a hole in the windshield on the driver's side. No blood was found at the buses run sparingly. It's a pain to night, and more buses run on the ed across Interstate 81. weekend too. SC606. "It is no secret JMU is eat sometimes," he said. "We are No'one was found in or around the car on the embankment put out there on this island with- expanding rapidly," he said. see PETITION page 9 see POLICE LOG page 9 "They need to accommodate stu- out the same things people on -^^m '>».,! r 4 Monday, March 2, 1998 THE BREEZE The 199» Sister City Tour to Healthy Choices! RUSSIA

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Halpern gave students background One faculty member expressed enthusi- information about the program before asm about the GenEd program. opening the floor to questions. GenEd "This is one of the most exciting times for requirements make up about one-third of me," said William Kimsey, professor of the total curriculum and are not meant to speech communication. "There are a num- be taken sequentially, she said. ANGELA COSTMiUJslaff photographer ber of faculty who believe in GenEd." "[GenEd] was not developed by the Some students reacted favorably to the administration," Halpern said. "It was Kristy Weeks, student member of the Board of Visitors, addresses freshmen students at a General Education forum in Moody Hall Friday. forum's format. developed by the faculty. There is not a "I like the idea of an open forum and I piece of the program that wasn't put Halpern said the curriculum structure Other students are concerned with the think it should be continued permanent- together by the faculty who teach it. is lost when too many course choices are strict grading system in some GenEd ly," Klein said. "We know that there are things about offered, and packages and clusters are classes. Freshman Karen Boxley said she Freshman Marie Lyons said, "I think [GenEd] working and things about it not designed to provide a strong, solid foun- / thinks one of her GenEd professor's class the forum is a good idea. I think it's a working well," Halpern said. "JMU is an dation for a college education. expectations are too high. shame more people didn't show up." institution that takes learning seriously. Freshman Meghann Green said choos- Halpern said problems with certain Weeks said she thinks having the Freshman Aaron Mann spoke against ing classes during pre-registration was professors aren't necessarily linked to forum is a step in a positive direction. GenEd. "I have a concern about lack of confusing. GenEd. "I feel like everyone who wanted to choices," Mann said. "I don't like the "I mink the students need to be aware Halpern and Weeks encouraged stu- speak up, did," she said. "It was a good choice I have. If we're all taking the same of what they're getting into," Green said. dents to document specific complaints experience; it's important to have these courses, I don't see how we're expanding She said she thinks JMU should provide about professors on class evaluation forms forums for a chance for students to express our minds." specific, accurate, course descriptions. at the end of each semester. their feelings." Eagle Hall goes Students 'spring' at chance sober this week to help others during break Senior Stacy Grosh, another trip leader, worked her by Tare Hafer by Kristi Groome freshman year in Albany, Ga., to provide flood relief in contributing writer contributing writer spring 1995. Like other participants, Grosh found the experience unforgettable. Eagle Hall is taking steps to promote an alcohol-free While many JMU students will spend spring break "I definitely think the people get so much out of it," lifestyle by sponsoring "Sober Fest Week" this week. soaking up rays on an exotic beach, about 100 students she said. "You're getting outside of your comfort zone. It Michelle Hoosty, an Eagle Hall resident adviser, came will help others in need through a program called opens your mind to differences. It's really eye-opening, up with the idea to have residents sign a pledge not to Alternative Spring Breaks. and you get exposure to so many new ideas through ser- drink for the week Hall Director Keith Humphrey sup- For the third consecutive year, a group of JMU stu- vice." ported her idea. dents will visit the Johnson-Brinson Project, a youth cen- Senior Sheena Mendenhall, a trip leader for a JMU "It's pathetic that we should even have to have a ter in the poverty-stricken community of Madison group traveling to a community in south-side Chicago, Sober Fest Week," Hoosty said. "The residents in this hall County, Fla. described her experiences on a trip to Miami last year to are underage and should not be drinking in the first Students often return to Madison wmmm^mmmm^^m^^^ work with FIIV children as "amaz- place." County for winter breaks and sum- it ing." This year, Mendenhall will go Eighty of the hall's 450 residents signed the pledge to mer visits. "These trips are life- Doing Olie Of these to Chicago to do community service not drink alcohol. Even though Hoosty said the number changing/'Rich Harris, coordinator work. Mendenhall said the group seems low, she was happy with the participation in the of Community-Service Learning experiences IS SO flOneSt will assess what exactly they will be first year of the program at JMU. said. "It creates a passion for life- ff doing for the community once they "Our goal was 100 people," Hoosty said. "We got 80 long service ethics." and true. arrive in Chicago. and thafs more than 10 percent of the building. For the Community-Service Learning, "It was incredible to me," she first time that the program is running, if s a pretty good Habitat for Humanity, Catholic Warren Passin said. "I've never worked with chil- number." Campus Ministry and Presbyterian ^______trip leader dren who had so much down in Freshman Eagle Hall resident Jason Guida doesn't Campus Ministry co-sponsor their lives and were still living so support the premise behind the program. The program Alternative Spring Break trips. The trip sponsors want to much and were so happy." has merit, but lacks an overall appeal to the student bring some Madison County students to Harrisonburg in Students participate on a first-come, first-serve basis body, he said. the future to participate in service projects in this area. for $195, which pays for the week's expenses. Twelve stu- But some residents support the program. "I think mat They also want to raise money for a community swim- dents will join each of the 15 trip leaders. Harris said the it's gfeat that [Hoosty] is providing this alternative for ming pool in Madison County. trips filled up in four days. people," freshman Peter Swerdzewski said. Senior Warren Passin, a trip leader this year and par- Planning for the trips begins in September when stu- Freshman Amanda Schmitt also signed the pledge. "I ticipant in past spring break trips, said he gained a new dents enter a training programs to become a group think that sober week is an excellent idea," she said. perspective on life after his experience in Madison leader. Training continues until students leave for their Six residents, who refused to be named, said they County. trip. Students plan and organize their entire trips, includ- won't sign the pledge because they plan to consume alco- "Doing one of these experiences is so honest and ing identifying a social cause, finding a site for the trip hol during this week. true," Passin said. "I got to see a whole different world and locating a faculty adviser. In order to participate in the program, residents are and realized my life at JMU is just a small part of the JMU faculty serve as advisers, overseeing the trips required to sign a pledge that commits them to stay ako- whole big picture." and making sure everything runs smoothly. Harris said JMU students will also travel to New Orleans, Puerto advisers don't have a hand in planning trips, though a see SOBER page 9 Rico, Chicago and other locations during spring break. student must find an adviser before they plan trips.

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■ • College Republicans meeting, Taylor Hall, rm. 306, 8-9 p.m. Details: Stephanie, x5560. TUESDAY * EQUAL meeting, Taylor Hall, rm. 402,5 p.m. * Informal Discussion on Eating Disorders, sponsored by the Counseling and Student Development Center, Taylor Hall, rm. 311,5 p.m. Details: Rose, x6552. * CARE meeting, Taylor Hall, rm. 302,6 p.m. Details: Stephanie, 574-2557. Carrie, breigcm. Shirte Muslims allegedly involved in Saudi Paraplegic college student evicted WEDNESDAY bombing couid go free after Iranian visit from dorm for "theraputic" drug use • Phi Chi Theta Executive Council meeting, Zane Showker Hall, rm. 108,5:30 p.m. Details: Dave, 433-7231. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Former Iranian AMERICUS, Ga. — A wheelchair-bound student at • Evening prayer, sponsored by Catholic Campus President Hashemi Rafsanjani plans to ask Saudi Arabia Georgia Southwestern University was kicked out of his Ministry, CCM House, 9:30 p.m. Details: Mimi, 433-8059. to free hundreds of Shiite Muslims jailed since a June 19% dormitory room after he was arrested for off-campus attack that killed 19 U.S. servicemen, Iranian diplomats marijuana use he says was therapeutic. • Habitat for Humanity meeting, Taylor Hall, rm. 404, said Saturday. Carey Burkey returned from classes Friday to find a 5 p.m. Details: x6258. Broaching the topic of prisoners will test the deepening lock on his door and a note informing him of how he relationship between the two countries, improving could reclaim his belongings from the residence hall. The THURSDAY steadily since the May election of Iran's new president, paraplegic has refused an order to leave his dormitory Mohammad Khatami. room. • EARTH meeting, Taylor Hall, rm. 305,5 p.m. Iran was suspected in the attack, in which a bomb- University officials say they also are considering suspending Burkey, 38, from the school because he defied • Fellowship and praise, sponsored by Baptist Student laden truck blew up outside the Khobar Towers military housing project near Dhahran. an administrative order by refusing to leave his room. Union, BSU Center, 5:30 p.m. Details: BSU Center, Burkey, who also has an apartment 20 miles away from 434-6822. Hundreds of Shiite Muslims in Saudi Arabia were rounded up after the explosion. The United States the central Georgia school, was injured in an automobile • Madison Mediators meeting, Taylor Hall, rm. 402, intimated it would attack Iran if the suspicions were accident 10 years ago. 6 p.m. Details: Jessica, x7557. proved. "Occasionally, I will use marijuana to relieve pain and to relieve stress because narcotics are rough on my • NAACP meeting, Taylor Hall, rm. 306,7 p.m. However, Saudi opposition groups suggested that the bombers were Sunni Muslims, the ruling family's system," he said. "I don't condone the use of marijuana • Folk Group Practice sponsored by CCM, CCM House, traditional support base, and said the Shiites were for kids." 7:30 p.m. Details: Christina 546-0871. scapegoats in the bombing. Burkey was arrested Feb. 19 in Americus for Officials accompanying Rafsanjani on his visit said the misdemeanor marijuana possession. He was ordered • Prime Time, sponsored by Campus Crusade for Christ, former president has extended his trip by a few days to Monday to leave his room in two days. Burkey appealed Harrisonburg Baptist Church, 7:45 p.m. meet with Shiites in the kingdom. The rare meetings will the eviction order, but university President Michael take place during his visit to the industrial city of Jubail Hanes upheld it. • The Bygones perform at the Artful Dodger, 8 p.m., and other areas in the oil-rich and predominantly Shiite A university spokesman said Burkey's eviction from Details: x7140. Eastern Province. campus is based on a "zero tolerance" policy against Religious differences are one of the sources of tension drugs on campus. Send Duke Days Information between the Persian Gulf region's two most powerful "One has to assume, maybe liberally in this case, that if in writing countries. Rafsanjani planned to ask Riyadh to improve one used (marijuana) off campus, he likely used it on to Andi Metzler. .the plight of the Shiite community as an important step campus and perhaps in residence halls," said Steve toward improving ties between the two countries. Baston, vice president for university relations. assistant news editor. — AP/newsfinder news service —AP/newsfinder news service The Breeze, GI Antbony$ee*er MSC 6805 JMU Harrisonburg U A 22807 Drop It off at The Breeze office or fax it to Coming soon to The Breeze. . . [sr 568-6736. Preview ft I've Information is run on a space-available Sports: JMU baseball vs. Liberty University, Monday, March 2 basis. Focus: Wyclef and Ben Harper concerts, sponsored by theUniversity Progam Board r

8 Monday, March 2, 1998 THE BREEZE

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-»• ? - « ■ . THE BREEZE ♦Monday, March 2, 1998 9 Police Log Business. continued from page 3 ^ continued from page 3 The owner of the car catt not be located at his University Recreation Center between Feb. 22 and was not the best experience for those said. "[Zane] Showker [Hall] is too small residence. 25. involved with it — both students and pro- for us. We've only been here since '91, and No one has entered Rockingham Memorial The estimated value of the watch is more than fessors," he said. we're bursting at the seams." Hospital with related injuries- $200. But the course is vastly improved, and But Reid doesn't know exactly what the course provides skills that are what can be done about the space problem. "I Property Damage Petty Larceny employers are looking for, Reid said. don't know that I have an ideal solution," • Unidentified indrviduals aRegerJy spied a drink • Unideritified indrviduals alegedy stole$18froma Junior marketing information systems he said. on a central processing unit system in Maury Hal at walet in a locker and an 18* siver necklace with a major Erin Bass, who took COB 300 last One idea mentioned by a member of 3:38 pm Feb. 24. sword pendant from an unsecured locker in Godwin fall, said the course was very demanding, the audience was to close business as a The damage can't be repaired. Hal at 5:41p.m. Feb. 24. but it was a rewarding experience. minor at JMU. The estimated value of the computer was $2,432. Theestimated value of the necklace is $40. "It was very challenging," Bass said. "I "It's potentially on the table," Reid • Unictentifiod incSviduals altegedry stole a money liked how they integrated all the classes* said. "I would personally like to do some Dangerous Practices/Use of clip and $26 from a pair of pants at the track in together. It was definitely worth all the other things [before the business minor is Projactiles/Giving False Information UREC between 7 and 8 pin. Feb. 25. hard work." eliminated]. to a University Official Reid said he thinks the trend of class "There are a lot of students on campus • A student reportedy used a blow gun to propel Fire Alarm integration will continue, especially who want [to take] business courses but part bate onto vehicles in W-tot at Hoffman Hal at • Unidentified indrviduals reportedy burnt food in between COB classes and classes in the don't particularly want to be business 8:13 p.m. Feb. 24. the microwave and activated the fire alarm in College of Integrated Science and majors." HorrmanHalat3:34p.m.Feb.26. Technology. Reid expects enrollment growth to con- Grand Larceny "We need to be doing more with tinue. He said computer information sys- • Unidentified indrviduals alegedy stole a men's Number of drunk in pubic charges since June 4:58 ISAT," Reid said. "We're more like them tems and marketing are the two fastest yeltow metal cased watch from the front desk at the Number of tickets given between Feb. 17-23:981 than different" growing business majors, followed by Reid also discussed COB's difficulty in finance and accounting, he said. Petition handling increased enrollment. COB Junior finance major Jeff Klein said, "I continued from page 3 enrollment is up almost 20 percent over hope they find an efficient way to deal the last three years, he said. with [increased enrollment] in the COB. "[The bus system] has been responsive another problem residents face, Smith said. "Growth in students is way ahead of Classes are crowded as it is, I'd hate to see to the JMU needs out there and [has] con- Vending machines don't accept JAC cards [growth] in faculty and resources," Reid what it would be like in five years." tinually added services,'' she said. like on-campus machines do. Because the A road directly from the College of building is leased and is not university Integrated Science and Technology to Blue property, fiber optic lines don't run to the Ridge is under construction and eventual- building and residents must use cash to Sober ly will allow buses to directly connect die get food. continued from page 5 hall to campus. Blue Ridge residents have some incon- hoi free until Friday. They were given a the Comer Pocket in Taylor Down Under. The original completion date for the veniences but also have advantages, fluorescent colored wrist band that allows Resident advisers at Eagle will hold construction was about a year ago, but due Burkhart said. Residents have complete them to get into various Eagle Hall pro- alcohol-free programs throughout the to inclement weather and other unexpect- climate control in each room, and all grams throughout the week. week for Sober Fest Week participants. ed problems, the project will take more rooms are carpeted. The university leased Participating residents are eligible for The programs include sleepovers, movies, time, Burkhart said. Blue Ridge for two and one-half years, and several benefits, such as a free movie at games, going out to eat and several other Accessibility to on-campus dining is the lease runs out January 1999. Grafton-Stovall Theater and free pool at non-alcohol related activities. EITIOI SENIOR Be a part of a JMU tradition! What are we raising money for? How to pledge: The Senior Class Challenge is $40,000 will fund an endowment to benefit 1. Call our office at 568-2825. the reference area of Carrier Library. the way we raise funds for Funds will be used to purchase books, our class gift. videos & other non-print materials, and 2. Pick up a pledge card in new computers for the reference area. Anthony-Seegar lobby, COB The Senior Class Challenge is a computer lab, Harrison $20,000 will fund an endowment to benefit JMU tradition. We want our the Visiting Scholars Program. Each year computer lab, Carrier class to surpass all previous a high profile speaker will come to JMU as Library, MLC, Warren Hall Senior Class Challenge totals. the "Class of '98 Visiting Scholar". info desk or CISAT lobby. Last year's class raised $68,011. $10,000 will build a JMU garden on the We want to raise $75,000.98 to 1-81 corridor. The garden, across from 3. See a team member this support JMU and our special UREC, will welcome students, alumni, and week on the Commons, at projects. To meet this goal, we friends to the university. UREC, in Anthony-Seegar, need every member of our class The remaining $5,000 will be the "seed" $ in the mailroom, or at the to participate. to build the statue of James Madison. Godwin Hall bus stop. We want lo encourage future generations to continue lo raise the reputation of our. Pledge i<> the Senior Class Challenge today

•»■»■ 10 Monday, March 2, 1998 THE BREEZE EDITORIAL

Dart...

A "you-deserve-to-fail" dart to the couple that cheated on a biology quiz the other night in a class. Sent in by a student who thinks you '11 lose more than you 'II gain in the long run. Pat..,

A "you're-the-best" pat to my friend Sarah for driving me around and helping me run errands Friday afternoon. Sent in by your transportationally inhibited friend Students, athletes do equal work who appreciated you going out of your way for her. According to figures released last year from the entire student-body. This means student-ath- IMU's athletic department for the period letes probably rarely need overrides for classes, Bart... covering 1991-'97, the JMU student-athlete and they can choose cream-of-the-crop professors, graduation rate surpassed the student body grad- How many horror stories are there about average uation rate by two percent. While this figure may students begging and pleading for overrides into A "please-respect-my-religion" dart to Campus seem impressive, we must ask ourselves who has classes they need for graduation? Crusade for Christ for sending their fliers to the more demanding work-load: Student-athletes And when average students register for classes, everyone. or the average students? how often do they get the sections or professors Sent in by a non-Christian student who doesn 't Student-athletes are under pres- they prefer? It's doubtful student- think student mailboxes are the place for religious sure to meet high standards on the When We Consider athletes ever experience such propaganda. field and in the classroom. A typi- dilemmas. cal day in the life of a student-ath- the advantages and JMU student-athletes also have lete includes early classes, several . the luxury of an extensive tutor- Pat... hours of practice, team meetings, reSOUTCeS given tO ing program. If similar resources ...... —„.wwt.w.ww.m.gindividual conditioning withwm. ° exist for average students, they trainers and late-night studying. Student-atHleteS, it S aren't well-publicized. A "my-car-thanks-you" pat to JMU Facilities To say the least, student-athletes So how impressive is it that stu- Management for filling in the potholes in Y-lot. have a full schedule. a IVOndet they aren t dent-athletes at JMU graduate at a Sent in by a student who thanks you for saving his But how is the student-athlete's * higher rate than the general stu- car from destruction. schedule different from many graduating at even dent-body? When we consider the other students'schedules? Some T . . » advantages and resources eiven to students take 15 to 18 credit hours higher percentages. student8athlete?,^Twon3er Dart... a semester, are involved in several they aren't graduating at even student on-campus organizations, hold a 15- to 20- higher percentages. hour a week job and still manage to keep their While we should applaud our athletic depart- A "give-recognition-where-it's-due" dart to The grades up and graduate on time. Is it fair to say ment for its concern for JMU's athletes' academics Breeze for mistakenly identifying the women's that these students' efforts to graduate on time are it's time to give credit to the unheralded general' lacrosse team as the women's swim team. less impressive? student body. With less resources and just as much Sent in by an avid lacrosse fan who thinks a It seems that when it comes to balancing acade- to do, we should recognize their accomplishments nationally ranked team deserves more respect. mics and extracurricular activities the differences at graduation time as well. in time commitments between student-athletes and the general student-body are negligible—until The liouse editorial reflects the opinion of the editorial Pat... the differences are scrutinized a bit more, that is. board which consists of the editor, managine editor and JMU permits student-athletes to register before the opinion editor. A "way-to-go" pat to the JMU cheerleaders, dukettes and Duke Dog for their dedication and editorial Policy Kristen Heiss . .. editor Laura L. Wade . . . managing editor spirit. KeUey M. Blassingame . . . opinion editor Sent in by a coach who enjoys working with such Letters to the editor should he no more than 500 words, columns should be no more hardworking groups. than 800 words, and both will be published on a space available basis. They must be delivered to The Brw^ by noon Tuesday or 5 p.m. Friday. The Qreeze reserves the right to edit for clarity and space. Darts & Pats are submitted anonymously and printed on a The opinions in this section do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the newspaper, space-available basis. Submissions are based upon one person's this staff, or James Madison University. opinion of a given situation, person or event and do not ■necauardyrefltct die truth. '■i'«»—■>»*» »fi OP/ED THE BREEZE Monday, March 2, 1998 11 View from the other side of the traffic cones Parking staff member attempts to promote understanding, empathy among students, enforcers It's freezing! I can't feel my toes, and my many cars on campus and not enough bushes and waits for unsuspecting stu- tion would be total anarchy. Drivers hands have turned a light shade of pur- parking for all of them. Having a car at dents to park illegally, whereupon we would never learn the rhythms of the sys- ple. Maybe I'll just walk in a small circle school is a blessing many of us take for jump out like a ninja, write a ticket and tem or learn when it's a good time to park. again. I'm on the lookout for blue, red and granted. Many people also take for grant- disappear. Truth: Parking ticketers have Learning the system isn't a difficult task. purple tags. Each one I see stimulates a ed that we have free parking. All we have assigned routes to patrol, and we also One need only to know when it's legal to conditioned response consisting of a nod, to do is get a decal from the Parking Office. make uniform rounds. Most split-second park in a certain lot and when that lot is or a wave. Maybe I'll do a funny wave, or Plus, our public transportation system ticketing that people complain about is a usually full. For example, don't try to park a double-handed point, or just smile. These is top-notch. , case of being in Y-lot after 9 a.m. are the decisions of a parking monitor. Using public in the wrong In writing this, I've taken a chance. I wish to address the parking "prob- transportation Breeze Reader's View place at the JMU's parking problems have been the lem" at JMU. Not from an outsider's view, reduces pollution wrong time. subject of controversy, rumors, comics, but from someone working on the inside. from individual If parking Darts, judicial action and bad sentiment. First, a disclaimer: The following article is cars. Another — Kevin Reid ticketers I'm putting myself in the line of fire, and I my opinion only, and doesn't necessarily problem is the patrol a lot know it. But I'm also taking a chance represent the views of the entire JMU laziness plaguing our generation. We often and see violations, they'll write a ticket If toward empathy, a key ingredient toward parking staff. If people hear another side of get caught in the modern trap of conve- you see a ticket being written, approach calming tempers caused by ignorance of the story and learn more about the people nience. You wouldn't believe how upset the ticketer. More often than not, they'll the parking system and the people whose who work in "the Gestapo," they might some people get when they are "inconve- void it No need to curse or threaten; just job it is to try and make parking available reach an understanding toward a more nienced" by having to walk a few blocks move the car. at the appropriate times. peaceful relationship. on a nice day. Myth 2: The parking staff gets personal Everyone has personal circumstances First, let's not forget the roots of our The parking staff's rapport with the satisfaction out of writing as many tickets (you wake up late, need to drop a paper establishment JMU was once a small, all- student body is less than favorable. as possible. Truth: Parking staffers are paid off, get food, etc.) and opinions, but the female school. As the university matured, Whenever my peers ask me where I work, to do the job. Everyone knows the conse- system isn't going to change. It can only it gained popularity and enrollment Also, I'm a bit hesitant to tell them. Each time quences of parking illegally. Parking get better through more parking lots. JMU was built at a time when very few they reply, "Oh . . . you're one of those staffers are not exempt from tickets either. Until the plans for a parking garage go people even owned cars. So who needed guys." "Those" implies that I'm an evil I've paid hundreds of dollars in parking through, we will continue to use the decal parking? Now, it's not uncommon for a force set on draining the pockets of my tickets, most of which were written by my system. So please, get to know the system, family to own several cars. But it appears friends. But I'd like to dispel some com- friends. But I don't hold them personally and use it wisely. JMU just hasn't caught up with the times. mon myths about the parking staff. responsible. Let's face reality. Without The problem is this: There are too Myth 1: The parking staff hides in the JMU's parking system, the parking situa- Kevin Reid is a junior sociology major.

The Opinion Section is LETTER TO THE EDITOR looking for an artist to draw Alternative Spring Breaks provide where students travel to other countries and various parts of the United States to leam about social problems and house editorial/political challenging opportunities for students bring about positive social change. During the week, stu- To the Editor dents are challenged to go beyond their comfort zones and cartoons for the 1998/99 I'm writing this letter in response to an article in the see the world in a different light than they usually do. Feb. 19 Breeze entitled, "MTV Holds Spring Break This year, there are 15 Alternative Spring Break trips school year. Please submit a Auditions." The article was about MTV's search to find organized and led by JMU students. Destinations include JMU students to follow around on spring break adven- Illinois, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Puerto Rico cover letter, resume and five tures in Cancun, Jamaica and Panama City, Fla. and Mexico. Students can learn about issues like HIV/AIDS, poverty, illiteracy, the environment, women's samples to: issues and race relations. I'm proud to mention more than 150 students will be The Breeze go on Alternative Spring Break trips this year. In addition, 15 JMU faculty and staff members will advise. Opinion Editor Finally, I'd like to comment on a quote in The Breeze by David Shenfeld, supervising producer for MTV, in which Gl, Anthony-Seeder Hall he referred to typical spring breaks as Jamaica, Cancun and Panama City. "These spring break experiences are MSC 6805 ones people will remember for the rest of their lives," he said. James Madison University While I find nothing wrong with spring breaks that I think Alternative Spring Break trips are also experi- presumably involve beaches, beer and a lot of hormones, ences participants will remember for the rest of their lives. I'd like to take this opportunity to tell the JMU community Deadline: Friday, March 27 about a different kind of trip many students are going on: MM Signer Alternative Spring Breaks. senior Alternative Spring Breaks are week-long service trips anthropology ^^ Eagle Hatt is sponsoring a sober uxxl\ for att its residents r ATF O W9 ***** week- ^ this an effective way to curb underage A Av MU %J K K • dritOjiiig, or an unnecessary event because an Fa0e residents are underage? Responses for and against should be typewritten and no longer The Breeze than 300 words. The Breeze reserves the right to edit for clarity • G-l Anthony-Seeger and space. One entry from each viewpoint will be selected for MSC 6805 Thursday's issue. All responses should be received by 6 p.m. James Madison University Tuesday. Send, bring or e-mail all responses to: Harrisonburg, VA 22807 email: [email protected] 12 Monday. March 2, 1998 THE BREEZE 4 ««»«-<■*'*-•••"»"»»• • - • • • I I Williamson Hushes COSMIC Pharmacy & Home Health In House Charge Accounts may be established to BOWLING be paid directly by your parents $3.00 off a new or transferred EVERY WEDNESDAY & prescription with this ad SUNDAY NIGHTS

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by Jim "Vegas" Terp they're doing something impor- tant, you don't shoot them." style editor For a group that tries to avoid violence and other easy ways of Holding an imaginary resolving scenes on stage, this gun in his right hand, game is a means for keeping senior Meredith Bragg them on their toes when not in calls down the table. front of an audience. Off-stage "Hey Derek!" he says. Senior members of the group may "kiS" Derek Leonidoff turns one another, but on- around. "Click-Click. stage, the group Boom!" Leonidoff's continues to "kill" head flings back, land- audiences with a ing on the shoulder of blend of their the person to his right unique improvisa- He remains motionless. tional comedy. PHOTOS BY ANDREW ZOVOUcontributing photograph/, At one table, people Last Thursday (above from K> Cillia members Rohrt Setty, Kelly Kerr Gilman, Meredith Bragg and Clarrisa Lupa hold begin to laugh uproari- night at the Valley , a pose during Slide Show, one of Cillia's games, last Thursday. ously. The people eat- '(Playhouse, Cillia (Left) Meredith Bragg is attached to Kelly Kerr Gilman during a game of Slide Show. ing by the doorway unloaded some of audience member) on his head, unleash a new set of games on lodge), and the two actors on- look confused. the standards from chanting, "You are king of the lily the audience. stage improvised a short scene in Steve Gilman, a its 18-game reper- pad, you are the king of lily pad." "A lot of times, games we do the setting. A person in the light nine-year member of toire. These games, To which Perritt says, "Jack, can I or can do depend upon how con- booth turned the house lights off, theatrical comedy such as Freeze Tag go now? This is the stupidest trolled the environment is, and and while in the dark an audi- group, Cillia, and a JMU gradu- and Mad Libs, incorporate either game I've ever played." Another this is a really controlled environ- ence member shouted out a new ate, explains the reasoning a prop or a word from the audi- Cillia member tags in and a dif- ment," Perritt says. location and a new scene fol- behind the troupe's variation on ence. For example, during Freeze ferent scene ensues. One of the new games Cillia lowed. the Assassination Game. Tag, "93 JMU graduate Christian Thursday's show was Cillia's used was One-Minute Black Out As far as Cillia's future is con- "It's a bonding thing and a Perritt kneeled on the ground second performance in the Valley Members of the the audience cerned, the group opens for film- [way of] building trust," Gilman while senior Rohit Setty pranced Playhouse. The unique features shouted out a location (such as maker John Waters March 24 at says. "Before shooting, you read around him with a butterfly of the venue, which also serves as the ugliest prison, a New York Grafton-Stovall Theatre and per- the person's body language. If stuffed animal (a prop from an rehearsal space, allowed Cillia to subway train, and a hunting r forms at Artful Dodger April 3. 'Arcadia's' mind Stellar performances highlight play set in one location two centuries apart

by Andy Costello killed a man (as often happens In duels). The second group inhabits Sidley Park Don Baker better than Joe Don Baker does However, this is not your typical Angela in the present day. It includes some Joe Don Baker. contributing writer Lansbury "the-poison-was-on-the-quar- descendants of the previous group as well The set was designed with elegance terback's-mouth-guard" type of mystery as two historians Hannah Jarvis (sopho- and simplicity by senior Mark Meadows During last Friday night's show- where the audience is constantly trying to more Bonnie Estes) and Bernard (is ft me or does everything he touch rum ing of Tom Stoppard's unravel before the characters do. This is Nightingale (sophomore Jeremy Albers). to theatrical gold?). In addition, director "Aracadia," I was in Mike's more along the lines of the Mystery Dum- The major conflict in this second group is James Lujan managed the large cast mini- Chevron enjoying my ritual Dum in which the solution isn't as gratify- between these two who disagree on what mal set and labyrinthian dialogue to the intermission snack consisting of Laffy ing as the act of getting there, tasting the role Byron may have played in the death point where his presence was invisible, Taffy and a beef stick of some sort, when I sweet delicious Dum-Dum nectar. And in of Ezra Chater (David Pickus). The beauty which I'm told, is the greatest compliment this case, the rewards of the journey are of "Arcadia" is found in the interplay of you can pay a director besides, T)id you Stoppard's playfulness with language and these two groups: past with the present lose weight?" RKVIKVV the beautiful intricacies of the story. the classical and the romantic, Euclidian Perhaps the only undeveloped aspect The play occurs in one room of an and non-Euclidian geometry. of the play was in expressing the charac- heard the greatest testament to the diffi- English country estate called Sidley Park Anderson was absolutely charming as ters' impulses toward each other. This is culty of understanding this work. The fel- and follows two groups of people who Thomasina. It is one thing to be able to most likely due to Stoppard's linguistic low behind me asked his friend when he occupy the room two centuries apart. The portray a fourteen-year-old with an intel- acrobatics. He uses language as a child thought the play would start "dealing story of the first group takes place in 1809 lect that surpasses that of most adults, it is uses finger paints, constantly exploring with arcades." As if, perchance, the focal and is centered around a precocious another to imbue that character with an the potential. While the word play can be point of the second act was going to be young girl named Thomasina (sophomore eight-year-old's astonishment of the amazing it may get in the way of basic "Q-Bert" Amanda Anderson) and her tutor world around her. Sullivan had the per- human interplay. But at the times when Not that it's difficult to understand his Septimus Hodge (freshman Mark fect mix of aplomb and humor necessary the meaning comes through clearly — as confusion. "Arcadia" is a sophisticated Sullivan). Thomasina is stumbling onto to play Hodge. Indeed, the whole cast was when Thomasina bemoans the burning of blend of landscape gardening, the second the mathematical concept of fractals while able to pull off the one-sided petulance the libraries of Alexandria, a fate which law of thermodynamics and thepoet Lord the rest of the estate is in the midst of deal- each character possessed, while maintain- mirrors the destruction of her genius — Byron, among other things. The play is ing with various romantic trysts — not to ing a humor that made them all seem like the play can be incredibly compelling. At purportedly a mystery involving an mention a major change in the landscap- rather affable folks. I mustn't forget least for those fortunate enough to follow alleged duel in which Byron may have ing. » sophomore Pete Conger, who does Joe it ———Bi» I. ' I'" i I I ,'i I'm W!i t-T,MH'fr«if w 14 Monday, March 2, 1998 THE BREEZE Free 22oz Fountain AlMMfo/, Drink w/purchase of 12 inch MTO Just Show JAC Card 533 University Blvd. • 574-3072 1825 S. Main St. • 574-3178 1 V* ^tlvi Making it easier everyday!

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TONI ALLEN/contributing photographer FILE PHOTO Elizabeth Pass joined the Task Force immediately Arts & Letters Provost Richard Whitman upon her arrival from Texas Tech. chose the Task Force members. Princeton," he says, shaking his head. Jeffrey's claim that they were free to make up their own minds. Tom Arthur, a 25-year David Jeffrey, associate dean of Arts professor of theater and former and Letters, and the head of the department head, is especially unhappy Task Force, doesn't fit easily into with the cries of conspiracy from some the Darth Vader stereotype of the English faculty. At one point during the administrator. He's an English professor — second public forum, he defended the Task and former head of the department — Force, insisting that, "There was no agenda himself. He has jazz playing in his office here, do you hear me? There was no clever when 1 visit him for an early-morning chat. anything." He allowed one Task Force member, Arthur believes that certain events 'a theater professor Tom Arthur to call him JMU's recent history — particularly the "an interesting and peculiar man" at the administration's abortive attempt to close second open forum. And most unlike an the Physics department in 1995 — have administrator, he has no trouble speaking resulted in a largely polarized university his mind. If anyone was pressuring community that sometimes infers ulterior TONI A LLEN/a»ntributing photographer McDonald or Doherty, he insists, it wasn't motives when there are none. e controversial first draft of their report. "That isn't the world in which I live," Arthur says. "[The Task Force] did the best we could. We pulled in as much information as we could. Nobody told us what to do, and nobody told us how to do it." "Nobody was shoving us around," I Arthur said at the forum. "I wish people would stop dumping on us."

But it isn't just the process that the inder the College of Arts and Letters has English department is angry about. Plenty of professors believe the Task Force's recommendation about udents up in arms • By CHRIS KLIMEK composition — however it was formulated — is just plain wrong. English professors Jacqueline Brice- Finch and Cynthia Gilliatt both read anything." balanced view, they knew how to get it. him. statements at the open forums detailing Both McDonald and Doherty say they "This is a completely unfair process," he "Quite frankly, the people in the English their misgivings about the new proposal. have never felt pressured to go along with continues. "And it has therefore borrte department have more reason to pressure For ^rice-Finch, the issue was the fact that anything they disagreed with while completely unfair fruit. If there is no evil untenured people in this matter than [he or the English department has been lobbying serving on the Task Force, although involved, why not have some tenured Whitman] would," Jeffrey says. He finds for more resources with which to expand Doherty allows that "there are many people [from English] on that committee?" the loud and public objections of Cohen — composition classes for years. That the constituencies interested in what happens A JMU professor for 25 years, Cohen and especially of English professor Bruce university would finally decide to take here, and I need to work well with these sees the proposed shift away from Johnson, who implied at the second forum composition seriously, says Brice-Finch, constituencies." But Doherty is satisfied literature-based composition classes as the that Jeffrey one had concealed one Task and then turn it over to a completely new that he was free to share his thoughts latest example of the university's Force member's request that he be allowed group of people, is galling (However, the honestly with the Task Force. "I was capitulation to technological fads. He sees to abstain from voting on the controversial Task Force's draft report does state that invited on the Task Force so that I could little reason to hope that the new writing recommendation — as "a kind of English professor would still be allowed to have a voice," he says. program will have any autopomy. Instead, admission that [Johnson and Cohen] had teach composition under the new Relaxing in his office several days later, he says, by choosing to emphasize been pressuring the untenured themselves. program). Cohen remains convinced that McDonald technical applications over fundamentals, "Nobody on that Task Force pressured Gilliatt, who wrote her statement after and Doherty were muzzled. JMU is training its students "to be used by anybody to change a vote or abstain from conferring with several of her English "[Task Force chair) David Jeffrey is a the market, not to change the market." a vote," Jeffrey says. "To that we did is very smart man, as is Dick Whitman," "They are being taught to be the people. simply a lie." see COMPOSITION page 21 Cohen says. "If they wanted a truly who work for the kids who come out of Other Task Force members echo R * 20 Monday, March 2,< IM9+THHBREEZE nv* i ♦■M z*r\rt »>*i r%**\

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! colleagues, argued at the Feb. 24 second form of a skill that is important for faculty] has had opportunities to volunteer Force is currently "Deciding how to forum that separating composition from everyone. to teach composition courses, and they incorporate more community response English would "impoverish the rich mix of "Rhetoric and composition is its own repeatedly don't." into the recommendation," and Whitman's conversation and interchange which discipline," Pass says firmly. "It has its But Pass earned a laugh from several professed indecision, it seems clear to makes our department energetic and own body of knowledge and its own audience members at the second forum many that the new writing program is all effective." She also shared Cohen's pedagogical approaches." Pass compares when she referred to several speakers' but a done deal. Arts and Letters is concern that the proposed new learning composition by studying the best inclusion of quotations from Ralph Waldo interviewing candidates with Ph.D.-level department, composed entirely of writers of literature to learning how to Emerson and Henry David Thoreau in degrees in rhetoric and composition to fill untenured faculty would have no power play a sport by watching the best athletes: their speeches, dismissing them because six new positions in the proposed to lobby for limited resources or otherwise it's valuable, but as a beginner, one needs "Emerson and Thoreau were not program. protect its interests. more specific instruction. composition pedagogists." Jeffrey, at least, is satisfied that this But the fundamental reservation, shared In the composition ^«^_-_—.^^^_ m_—_^mmmm^^^ "It struck me as outcome is the best one possible for the by nearly all the English faculty, is that to classes she taught at <(rr,t very ironic," she students of JMU. "I think this gives [the take away the teaching of writing from Texas Tech, Pass Thoreciu and Emerson explains several English faculty] a chance to focus on what those who study the best writers simply would have her days later, "That they do best — that is, teach literature — doesn't make sense. At the Feb. 24 students practice wrote great works, but the English and gives our students an advantage," meeting, junior English major Andrew free-writing students who got Jeffrey says. He dismisses the objections of Huff likened a writing program to "a exercises, like one in they 0,1031 t teach up and spoke were the English faculty as simple major in reading — or a major in eating." which they . . yy quoting Emerson bullheadedness. Cohen says students like Huff have visualized their COmpOSltlOH. and Thoreau, who "Many of these faculty members who .. good reason to be suspect of the proposed favorite place in the wrote great works think of themselves as the most liberal are, new program. world and then tried Elizabeth Pass Pr essor of literature indeed, the most conservative," Jeffrey "Good writing is good writing" Cohen to describe it. °f of Technical and Scientific Communication Thoreau and says. "Psychological change always lags says. "A smart person can leam the jargon, Another approach Emerson wrote behind structural change . . . People were and Jeam which buttons to push, in a two- had her students writing articles for their great works, but they didn't teach resistant to the horseless carriage." day workshop. But they write better favorite magazine in their field of study. composition. And, you know, that was a But Doherty dislikes such strong because they understand language at its "Why do you have to write about hundred years ago. We have paradigm condemnation. He prefers the metaphor of best. I have never accepted the idea literature in order to improve your writing shifts." dialogue to the metaphor of war. [suggested /by the Task Force] that skills?" she asks. "Why can't you write Pass allows that she is unfamiliar with "I think the report succeeds in creating literature is a different language from our about history, or math, or computer much of the history informing the current conversations about writing," Doherty own. It is simply the very best use of our science or chemistry?" controversy, but says she can't conceive of says finally. "And I am delighted that language." Pass claims that when the Task Force Whitman, Jeffrey or any member of the that's what's happened ... As far as the But some task force members say they was making its inquiries last semester, the Task Force being involved in some sinister English department is talking about it, find this attitude elitist and insulting. Task Force polled the English faculty conspiracy. they're not resistant. They are contributors Elizabeth Pass, a professor of Technical members on whether they would teach And the lack of tenured English to a conversation that was initiated by the and Scientific Communication, who English, and the majority answered 'no' professors on the Task Force? Task Force." immediately joined the Task Force after (Cohen says this is simply a lie.) "That's an interesting point," she says. But it is at best a heated conversation. arriving at JMU last August, argues that "Teaching composition is a "They have every right to bring that up." And there is little reason to think it will be literature-based composition is only one punishment," Pass says. 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■mil I. _ THE BREEZE Monday, March 2, 1998 23 SPORTS i CAA heartbreaks Women's season comes down to Men can't score in final 5:18, controversial 2.3 seconds succomb to the Monarchs, 60-56 •23.6 remaining "I am very disappointed in the way we by Seth Burton by Steven M. Trout Colebank drives to the basket but miss- closed the game out," JMU head coach sports editor es the layup. Dukes' freshman guard assistant sports editor Sherman Dillard said. "We let it slip Becky Wollenberg grabs the loose ball and away." Ironically, the madness of college bas- is fouled as she goes up for a shot. The 18- The first chapter in the ShermTerm is Once the Dukes' lead evaporated, they ketball usually reserved for the month of year-old drains both free-throws as the officially over, coming to an end at the failed to capitalize on numerous opportu- March reared its ugly head Saturday after- Dukes take the lead 52-51 with 11.4 sec- Richmond Coliseum Friday afternoon in nities to regain it. With the Dukes trailing noon — the last day of February — as the onds left. the same disappointing manner that has 59-56 and 1:52 left in the game, senior cen- JMU women's basketball team fell to :11.4 remaining overshadowed the team since December. ter Lamont Boozer, who finished with 12 American University, 53-52, in the semi- After an Eagles timeout, JMU junior The Dukes exited the CAA points in his final collegiate game, stole the finals of the CAA Tournament. forward Manika Herring knocks the ball Tournament with a 60-56 quarter-final loss ball from Monarch forward Mark Pogg. ^ Controversy marred the contest as a out of bounds as AU attempts to get the to Old Dominion University that can only Boozer passed to sophomore guard supposed game-winning shot sank the ball inside. AU calls another timeout with be viewed as a perfect microcosm of the Jamar Perry, the Dukes' leading three- Dukes with no time remaining on the 3.5 seconds remaining. season. The Dukes' intense play, which point shooter who was in the midst of a 2- clock. The Eagles had possession with 23 -3.5 remaining dug them out of a 7-0 first half hole and 12 shooting slump. Perry missed a three, seconds remaining, and AU freshman With possession underneath the basket, gave them a nine-point, second half lead, but then grabbed his own rebound and guard Kate Miller took the inbound pass the Eagles have trouble throwing the ball mysteriously came to a grinding halt as fired up a hasty three-point shot from the and drove to the basket. She pulled up for they went scoreless for the final 5:18 before corner which rimmed out. an eight-foot runner only to see it carom see WOMEN page 25 letting the victory slip away. Junior point guard Ned Felton inten- off the rim. AU junior guard Kari Gaskins, tionally fouled ODU's Mike Byers with 39 situated perfectly underneath the hoop, seconds left. After his missed foul shot grabbed the rebound and laved it in for the went careening toward the right comer of miraculous victory, apparently after the the court, so did he, securing the rebound buzzer had sounded. Yet the referees among a host of Dukes. counted the shot. JMU junior Eugene Atkinson immedi- "There are a lot of things outside of ately fouled Monarch point guard Brion pure basketball [that determine the out- Dunlop who promptly missed his foul come of a game]," JMU head coach Bud shot. As he did throughout the game, Childers said. "We obviously had a slow Boozer came through in the clutch, clock operator at the end — to think that wrenching away the rebound . [Miller] took three dribbles, a jump shot The Dukes called time-out with 25 sec- and a put-back [all in 2.3 seconds]. It onds left, and inbounded the ball at half-i seemed like an awful lot of action for that court. -•"••■& amount of time." "We wanted the three," Dillard said., Utter pandemonium followed as the "We had Jamar Perry coming long off of a entire range of emotions shone through on double-down, but we broke down." the floor of the Richmond Coliseum. The Instead, with nine seconds left, Eagles were ecstatic. The Dukes were in Atkinson was forced to launch a three- disbelief. AU coach Jeff Thatcher jumped pointer, which missed badly. Dunlop in joy. Childers went searching for an buried a free throw for the final margin. explanation from a referee. Regardless, the "We were just lucky," ODU coach Jeff Capel said. "There were a lot of big plays. NCAA has no instant replay system nor 1 any appeal process for this kind of occa- We were lucky JMU went cold for five sion, so the score stands. minutes and we were able to capitalize." Even Thatcher is unsure. "I can't hon- The Dukes were cold to start the game estly tell you if that shot was good or not," but soon went on a 13-0 run to take a 13-7 he said. "What a terrible game for JMU to first-half lead. The Dukes maintained their lose, to lose on the last possession is lead by powering the ball down low to the tough." frontcourt-tandem of sophomore forward Indeed it was, as the Dukes led almost Rob Strickland, who finished with 13 the entire game. Twice in the second half points on perfect six-of-six shooting , and JMU posted a 10-point advantage only to Boozer. see things unravel down the stretch. With Appearing in a Dukes uniform for the 9:57 remaining in the game and JMU up last time, Boozer appeared to play as if 42-32, the Eagles went on a 16-6 run to tie possessed, leaving no doubt that he was, the game at 48 with 1:34 left on the clock, healed from an early-season leg injury setting the stage for the final-minute antics. and leaving one to wonder what rnigrrq 1:12 remaining have been had he been healthy all season. JMU sophomore guard Mistiza Powering past Monarch defenders for Colebank drives to the basket and is points and rebounds, Boozer's jubilant fist- fouled. She makes one of two free-throws, pumping and fierce game face left Dukes! giving the Dukes a 49-48 lead. JMU takes a fans with a lasting memory. "My biggest regret," Dillard said. "Is timeout. that Lamont Boozer didn't experience ulti- 1:00 remaining AU's Miller misses a layup, and at the mate success, especially winning the tour-j other end, Dukes' junior guard Shirlence nament. But he gave us his all." Archer is fouled. She makes only one of Capel said, "They completely dominat- two. The score stands at JMU 50, AU 48, ed us inside. They completely dominated us inside with Strickland and Boozer.'5 with 45 seconds showing on the clock. The Dukes' superiority in the paint wa :28.6 remaining a major factor as they built their lead. ODU AU's Gaskins drains a three-pointer giving the Eagles a one-point advantage. STEVEN M. 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bumped their lead just three points and The College of William to nine after a one assist to the & Mary suffered the Boozer foul shot Dukes cause. biggest upset of the tour- with 5:18 to play. "It's just hard to ney, going down in the first Little did they explain," Boozer round to the seventh seed know, the Dukes said with a shake of American University, 71- would not score his head. "It's hard 66. again. to explain." Junior guard Matt Dunlop keyed a Brown and senior Nathan 13-0 run for the Men's CAA Smith each had 20 points Monarchs down the Tournament Wrap- for the Eagles, who stretch, as ODU was Up advanced to the semi-finals able to keep the ODU went on against the University of Dukes at bay. to lose the semifinal Richmond. "[The loss] was a match-up Saturday The Tribe played almost combination of to top-seeded UNC- the entire second half with- things," Dillard said. Wilmington, 54-51. out All-CAA performer "The zone defense The Seahawks Randy Bracy, who left after bothered us. We advanced to the two minutes with an were trying to get semis after beating injury. moving, trying to Virginia W&M finished the sea- bust the seams, but Commonwealth son with a 20-7 record, but we settled for out- University, 69-63 in seemingly convinced that a side shots and we the quarterfinals. bid to the National gave them second The loss ended Invitation Tournament was and third opportuni- the coaching career probably not forthcoming, ties." of VCU's Sonny according to Tribe coach Throughout the Smith, who finished Charlie Woolum. Dukes' offensive his career with nine The Spiders advanced . .. v. ... ,, .„ STEVEN M.TROUT/senior photographer melt-down, Poag (17 seasons as the Ram's to the semis with a 66-49 _ y * y points) and Byers head coach. thrashing of George Mason Juntor swtagrrom Eugene Atkinson attempts to attack the sMt in (13 points) killed the "I became emo- University, as senior Eric ** Friday's action. Atkinson finished with 10 points. Dukes with timely tional once I hugged Poole and freshman Rick Houston poured The finals pitted UNC-Wilmington shots. my wife," Smith in eight points apiece during a 25-9 stretch against the University of Richmond Atkinson ended said. "My life has to close out the first half. Sunday night at 7 pm on ESPN 2. the game with ten STEVEN M. TROUT/senior photographer been this game." The Spiders then proceeded to eke out The No. 3 seed Spiders beat up on the points on 4-12 Senior center Lament Boozer is consoled by Smith finishes a victory over the Eagles to advance to the Seahawks, 79-64, to earn the CAA title and shooting, while OM Dominion coach Jeff Capel after defeat- his career with a finals against UNCW. The Spiders an automatic bid to the NCAA tourna- Felton contributed ing Boozer in his last collegiate game. 339-306 record. improved to 20-7 on the year. ment. Women continued from page 23 in and tosses it over top of everybody. AU's Miller chases games last year before tearing ligaments in her knee. She the country, the Monarchs are sure to receive a No. 1 seed after the ball, stopping at the sound of the referee's whis- played in 19 games this season (averaging 2.1 points per in the NCAA tournament. tle. The Eagles had somehow called a timeout while the game) but her true coming-out party occurred Thursday CAA Honors ball was in the air, an illegal action according to NCAA night. JMU junior guard Kish Jordan was named to the rules. 1.2 seconds ran off the clock. "The player of the game was Hope Cook," Childers Second Team All-CAA while freshmen standouts Kia Cole said. "Her performance in the second half was outstand- and Becky Wollenberg were both named to the CAA All- ing to watch. It was a pleasure." Rookie Team. Cook finished with a career high in points (25) and Jordan, ranked sixth in the CAA in field goal percent- rebounds (16) as the Dukes squashed the Spiders 72-68 at age (49.3) and fifth in rebounds (7.0 rpg), leads the Dukes the Richmond Coliseum. in scoring — racking up nearly 11 points per game. After shooting a dismal 37 percent from the floor in the Cole and Wollenberg were just two of five talented first half, JMU found itself in a four-point halftime hole. freshmen to play for the Dukes. Averaging seven and 10.3 But a different squad came out in the second half. JMU points per game, respectively, the two are sure to be solid i denied the AU outside game (the Eagles drained five-of- contributors in the future. six three pointers before BONUS halftime) and went on 15-3 PERIOP ::: 1IME0UT RONUS run to capture the lead, 51- 49, with 8:41 remaining in So, then with 2.3 seconds left, AU came out of the time- the game. After a see-saw out and came up with a miracle — or so it seemed. battle for the next few min- "We all thought {the shot was] after the buzzer," JMU utes, the Dukes took the freshman center Stacey Todd said. lead for good at the 4:03 "They got a timeout [while the ball was! in mid-flight," mark, marching to a four- Childers said. "Explain that one to me. We just didn't have point victory. a lot of breaks go our way." Tournament Update Overlooking the end-of-the-game collapse, the Dukes As expected, Old put up a solid front against the second-seeded Eagles. Dominion University Junior forward Hope Cook capped off an impressive tour- pranced through the nine- nament showing with her 14-point, nine-rebound perfor- team field as the Monarchs mance. One of her front court comrades, junior forward won their seventh consecu-. Kish Jordan, contributed 15 points and eight rebounds to tive CAA title. In the title pace the Dukes. game, ODU beat AU, 82^9, Thursday's Quarter-final at the Richmond Coliseum. Before Saturday's semi-final hoopla was Thursday's ODU has only lost one quarter-final contest against the No. 6 seed University of conference game since the Richmond. The game will not only be remembered for a 1992-'93 season, winning STEVEN M. TROUT /senior photographer great postseason comeback, but for the return of junior 113 of its 114 CAA Above left: The stage is set for the last-minute controversy. Above: (I to r) Freshmen Kia forward Hope Cook. The six-foot standout started 21 of 23 matchups. Ranked No. 3 in Cole, Stacey Todd, Becky Wollenberg and Mandy White watch as the clock runs ou*. , 26 Monday, March 2, 199^ Tftfe BtfgEZt City of Harrisonburg The City with the Planned Future ATTENTION On this crazy maze of life LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL TOYOTA COMMISSIONERS Two positions available. 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Itudent-athletes face an array of rules >•• id regulations in order to c the second installment of her three-part iries on student-athletes, The Breeze's l.C. Woodall takes a closer look at the ligibility requirements they must meet

Rules and regulations are never easy lot, but it's within you. It's what works for gs to deal with. But when they apply you." athletics at a Division I university, they They also must continue "satisfactory be especially trying. progress" toward a degree, according to Student-athletes have always had to Janet Lucas, associate director of athletics. it the competitors, the standards and the This progress is defined by the university uirements placed on them in order to in two ways — the 24-Hour Rule or the successful. It is no different when the Averaging Method. ry is applied to academics. The 24-Hour Rule says athletes must Not only do student-athletes have to complete 24 semester hours of credit since eet the minimum requirements of the the beginning of the previous fall term. ool to stay academically on track while The Averaging Method states the ath- irolled at JMU, they also have to meet the lete must complete, prior to each fall term, ndards of the NCAA to be accepted for an average df at least 12 semester hours. etic eligibility. All of these hours must be completed with Here is a look at the expectations and satisfactory academic progress, which uirements of student-athletes at JMU — means earning a 2.0 grade point average or n't as easy as most students think. better.

le Expectations of JMU Becoming a member of the NCAA JMU has several requirements that ath- Every potential collegiate athlete in fctes enrolled at the school have to meet to high school, no matter Where they are wtinue to play college-level athletics. looking to play in college, must register First, the student-athlete must be a full- with the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Ime student, taking a minimum of 12 Clearinghouse. lit hours, to be eligible to, participate in This clearinghouse was designed to set iletics. Most students have no problems minimum standards for any athlete, [andling a 12-hour workload, but when it regardless of the university they are apply- added to practices, team meetings and ing to. jmpetition, being a student can be tough. "It took away a lot of work [away from "In the beginning it is very hard [to bai- the universities] and put in consistent stan- ED DYER/assistant photo editor lee studies and athletics],'' freshman field dards for student-athletes," Casey Carter, All student-athletes at JMU, like John DeFllippo (left) and Kevin Knight, must ' player Theresa Dinallo said. "You assistant athletic director for Academic register with the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse. jst have to adjust. At first you are not Support Services, said. dent-athlete as a qualifier, partial qualifier am very involved in football, my approach Ised to all the work. Our coaches help us a The clearinghouse will classify a stu- or non-qualifier. is to talk much more about academics According to an article in The Chronicle rather than athletics." of Higher Education, the NCAA passed Sliding scale for NCAA eligibility Proposition 16 in 1995 to set higher stan- "A Tremendous Sell" dards for a qualifier. In order to practice, Although incoming freshman are fac- for high school seniors compete and receive any athletic scholar- ing all the NCAA requirements and ship as a freshman, the student-athletes in restrictions, most coaches at JMU do not GPA SAT this category must achieve a grade-point find it difficult recruiting student-athletes (new system) average of at least a 2.5 in 13 different core who want to be academically successful. courses. There is "[Recruits] also a sliding scale ^^"^^~~—~—""■ want education, so // 2.500 8 above to permit those with you have to sell the 2.475 a 2.0 GPA and an Student-athletes who education first," 2.450 SAT score of 1010 to men's basketball 2.425 qualify (see graphic). are being recruited have head coach 2.400 A partial qualifi- Sherman Dillard er can practice as a the right to ask said. "Then my 2.375 freshman, but can responsibility is to JMU 2.350 not compete during the graduation sell basketball." that year. That stu- With JMU's Z 2.300 dent-athlete only rate. We are academic reputa- 2.275 has three seasons of tion for graduating eligibility and can proud to say it student-athletes *if Kfc* 2.250 rt 2.225 receive athletic (latest figures show scholarships. Those • is so high. 84 percent), they 2.200 athletes must have a know that there 2.175 higher GPA, but Casey Carter will be life after 2.150 their SAT scores can Assistant Athletic Director for Academic sports. 2.125 be lower. Support Services Carter said, 2.100 The CAA does "Student-athletes 2.075 not accept non-qualifiers as athletes. who are being Athletic director Don Lemish said recruited have the right to ask the gradua- 2.050 stressing academics to possible recruits is a tion rate. We are proud to say it is so 2.025 must for him. high." 2.000 "It is only fair to people we recruit that we believe they can be academically suc- R.C. Woodall is a senior mass communication TOM SCAtAfgrdpftitfctllt'tf' •Ye&fur,'-' he said. ''When-I meet recruits, I major. » • • • « ,11. ■*-J. »»U ^■nMd«J»««|«J,»W»J..i-

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He was unable to play stqffwriter school players, but they will begin their said, "He is under the best care possible. this season under NCAA transfer rules, collegiate careers under distinctly differ- His dad is a physician and is ensuring he but will have two years of collegiate eligi- If JMU first-year head coach Sherman ent circumstances. is well taken care of." bility beginning next season. Dillard thought he had a tough act to fol- Hatter, a first team all-state selection Apparently, Hatter is ahead of his Outtz, who ranked fourth nationally low in Lefty Driesell, college basketball's as a junior and his school's all-time lead- recovery schedule. Bom JMU's coaching among freshmen scorers two years ago at 10th all-time winningest coach, he only ing scorer, missed the entire 1997-'98 sea- staff and Hatter's doctors said he is doing Howard, should be a welcome offensive knew half the story. A major part of son. exceptionally well and may be able to spark for the Dukes. Driesell's success was attributed to his According to his high school coach, play next year. "He can break down defenders off die ability to recruit top players into his pro- Joe Cochrane, "[Hatter] was hustling for Brown is a different story. Coming off dribble and shoot," Dillard said. gram, an aspect Dillard is quickly realiz- a loose ball [in a preseason game] and his best season ever, he is averaging 27.4 JMU has one scholarship remaining ing can be as unpredictable as his team's put his hand through a plate of glass in points per game and has surpassed the for the spring signing period, which on-court performance. the gymnasium door." 2300 point plateau. His 2305 points is a begins April 8. Thus far, JMU has signed only two Cochrane said Hatter severed the county record. "We've been looking for a [pure players for next year: Charlie Hatter, a 6- nerves and tendons in the three outside Theobold said, "[Brown] is very ath- power forward], someone that can come foot-3 guard from Stuarts Draft High fingers of his right hand, his shooting letic, what I would call a combo forward." in and play right away," Dillard said. School in Augusta County, and Clayton hand. Cochrane alSo said Hatter's doc- Dillard said, "[Brown] can step out on "We've been in the hunt for a number of Brown, a 6-foot-7 forward from Palmyra tors estimated the time to complete the perimeter [and] handle the ball. He'll them." Dukes rebound from CAA runner-up finish, gain second place honors at ECAC championships and do the meet," JMU head coach Brooks freestyle (20.97). In the 200-yard individual place with a time of 51.40. by Magda Salazar Teal said. "[We] were hurt emotionally medley, junior Cliff Parker placed fourth In the 200-yard freestyle, Flemming contributing writer after last weeks' [CAA second-place fin- with a time of 152.98, while Flemming fin- placed fifth with a time of 1:41.25 and ish] because [we] came away so close." ished fifth (1:53.20). Oehling finished in sixth (1:41.47). The The JMU men's swimming and diving Junior Paul Oehling placed fourth in The 400-yard relay medley team of 800-yard freestyle relay team of Kilmartin, team brought its season to an end the 500-yard freestyle with a time of sophomore Jason Wiedersum, Parker, Oehling, Hemming and Parker finished in Saturday with a second-place finish at the 4:33.52. JMU's 200-yard freestyle relay Oehling and Prem placed seventh with a 6:48.90. Eastern College Athletic Conference cham- team of juniors Adam Prem and Kyle time of 3:2858. Parker placed fourth in the "We all have a new sense of our deter- pionships, with a score of 383 points. 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JMU's men's distance medley relay team of Jason Long, Paul Lewis, Curtis Lassiter The fencing team placed second among 33 teams at the NIFWA Championships and Russ Coleman finished second at the Virginia Tech Last Chance Invitational. Their Saturday. The Dukes registered 25 victories, only two behind first-place finisher time of 9:4123 was a new JMU record and the fifth-fastest time in the nation this year. Temple University. Lassiter also placed second in the 500-meter. Ben Cooke finished second in the mile JMU was 46-17 in the foil competition. Colleen Hicks led the way for the Dukes. with a time of 4:10.04. Andy Ryba turned in his best time of the season and placed third She won 16 bouts and earned second place honors. Tiffany Little was 12-5 for JMU. in the 60-meter hurdles. The Dukes were 47-25 in the epee portion of the match. Kim Roberts was the top The women's distance relay of Sara Carpenter, Zakiya Haley, Keisha Banks and JMU finisher. Her record of 15-8 was good enough for fifth place honors. The epee team Bethany Eigel won with a time of 11:34.55. Bridget Quenzer won the 3000-meter run of Marcy Miller (11-7 at the match), Ida Tennant (12-6), Natalie Bray (9-4) and Roberts and qualified for the ECACs. Tracey Livingood (mile), Heather Hanscom (3000-meter), was awarded the NIWFA Epee Team Sportswomanship Award, which reflects sports- and Seun Augustus (60-meter hurdles) took home second place honors. womanship at the championship as well as the entire season.

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