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By Laura Weeks The Breeze

What began as an attempt to avoid another Springfest riot is slow- ly turning into one of JMU’s biggest second-semester traditions. Madipalooza, scheduled for April 14, is a volunteer-based project head- ed by Carrie Grogan, coordinator for UPB, and Steve Bobbitt, an associate director at UREC. Student volunteers have skyrock- eted compared to last year, with about 75 students involved in everything from initial planning to setting up. Every planning sub-committee is co- chaired by a student. “We want to make this all a stu- dent-learning opportunity,” Grogan photos by Corey crowe / the breeze said. The music budget has seen a TOP Junior Kyle Eskridge looks through a Coronado telescope, which allows dramatic increase — the almost the human eye to gaze directly at the sun. RIGHT Senior Nathan DiDomenico $35,000 budget is up from last year’s encourages questions at Saturday’s Astronomy at the Market, where physics $20,000-$25,000. students shared their lab groups’ research with the community. New to the event will be food run- ners passing out food throughout the field, which will help alleviate lines. There will a rock climbing wall, a Physics students in international collaboration research for astronomy’s future photo booth, a zip-line, hot dog and wing eating contests, airbrush tat- toos from Extreme 15 and feather hair Byci Ali a Hesse the following is knowing if there’s life on “In general, we’re researching the prop- extensions provided by Foilz Hair Stu- The Breeze other planets.” erties of galaxies that host masers,” said dio — all for free. Saikin traveled to Lick Observatory in Nathan DiDomenico, a senior physics and Seven bands are scheduled to Three student physicists have the ultimate California twice to take images of binary star astronomy major. DiDomenico is the vet- perform throughout the day, with drawback in their field: They can’t touch the systems in the infrared, using the observa- eran of the group, at work on this project Parachute as the headliner at 2 p.m. subject matter they’re working with. tory’s telescope. for two years. The midday timeslot for Parachute “The universe is our laboratory,” said He brought the data back to JMU, using Finding the masers — devices that pro- was a recommendation from Harri- Anthony Saikin, a senior physics and astron- the Image Reduction and Analysis Facility duce electromagnetic waves — is very sonburg police last year. omy major. “All we can do is look at it. But it to process and clean up the pictures. Once difficult, but DiDomenico said they’re moti- “We were very purposeful in plan- makes it that much more rewarding when the research is complete, Saikin’s group will vated by the challenge. ning it when we thought Springfest we actually learn about the heavens.” publish it and share it with the Debris Proj- DiDomenico said they spend about two might take place,” Grogan said. “The Saikin’s lab group is looking at bina- ect to be used by other astronomers in the hours a week researching the topic during police recommended getting as many ry star systems in the infrared spectrum. future. the year for one credit each semester. Dur- people to our event as possible in the There are three current group members, Groups of three to four students can start ing the summer, when they receive funding, afternoon because that’s when trou- with their adviser Harold Butner research- a physics research project, and it’s not exclu- they do about 40 hours of research a week ble starts brewing. We’re trying to get ing the topic. sive to physics majors. for up to 14 weeks. people to come to Madipalooza early, The group is a part of a major collabo- “They’re looking at about a year of work,” But it isn’t all work in the lab. see how great it is, and wind up stay- ration called the “Debris Project” with said Anca Constantin, a JMU physics pro- Physics majors wore cardboard cut- ing all day.” astronomers from California and all the fessor who also helps to guide the group’s outs draped over their torso with phrases But students don’t see the all-day way out to Switzerland. The researchers of research. such as “Ask me about the sun” or “Ask event as a deterrent for drinking. the Debris Project are studying debris disks Constantin guides students in choosing me about black holes” to rope in more “I don’t think that their idea around stars. a topic by making them aware of the ques- people and encourage questions dur- of having these events as a “It helps in the long run for other astron- tions that scientists in the field are asking ing Saturday’s Astronomy at the Market. stop-gap for stopping students omers to be able to predict where other and being there to support student’s efforts drinking is effective,” said Eliza- planets may be,” Saikin said, “and of course in pursuing a topic. see Hole, page B2 beth Nowak, a junior history major.

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SPCA: Too many animals, not enough space Potential stabbing By IJ Chan under investigation The Breeze

In 2011, the local Society for the Police are investigating a pos- to police as a skinny white man in Prevention of Cruelty to Animals sible stabbing that happened early his mid- to late 20s. He had a tattoo euthanized nearly 29 percent of the yesterday morning at the Water on his right arm and dark brown dogs and 74 percent of the cats it Street parking deck. hair and wore a green or blue received. Around 2 a.m. a witness saw two T-shirt, jeans and tan boots. The Rockingham-Harrisonburg men fighting on the lower level of The suspect was described as SPCA receives 3,000 to 3,500 animals the parking deck on 49 W. Water St. a white man in his 40s, wearing annually, according to Anne Ander- The witness also reported jeans and a dark-colored short- son, RHSPCA director. These animals that the male victim said he was sleeved collared shirt. After the mostly include cats. stabbed. Both the victim and fight, he fled the parking deck on RHSPCA has been in operation offender left the parking deck foot, according to police. since August 1972 and has been before police arrived at the scene. Police encourage anyone with pursuing its mission of promoting Police haven’t been able to information about the incident to “respect, compassion and advocacy determine if a stabbing actually call Crime Solvers at 540-574-5050. resulting in a human and sustainable occurred. environment to all animals,” accord- The witness described the victim — staff report ing to its website. Denoted as an “open-admission” Matt schmachtenberg / the breeze shelter by Anderson, the RHSPCA The Rockingham-Harrisonburg Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals put takes in every animal it receives, down 18 dogs and 52 cats last month. It received more than 3,000 animals in 2011. regardless of its health or demeanor. In 2011, the shelter received 1,240 time out in the dumpsters and out in problem especially seen with dogs. dogs, 2,048 cats and 76 other ani- the park, where they might get some “A lot of the dogs that we get in, mals, including rabbits, gerbils and food, but do they get vaccinations or for example, have lived their whole hamsters. RHSPCA put down 359 of veterinary care? Very rarely.” lives by the end of the chain,” Ander- the dogs and 1,515 of the cats they Last month, 17 of the 52 euthanized son said. “They’re not housebroken. received. cats were classified as “feral.” They don’t know how to walk well Although these animals are taken Anderson also said even those who on a leash or how to live well with a from the streets, their future at RHSP- have pets may neglect them, failing person, and that’s pretty sad because CA may not be any happier. In March, to give them adequate attention and most of us here think of animals as RHSPCA had to euthanize 52 cats and veterinary care. truly companions.” 18 dogs. “I think any animal that does not Anderson explained that many Anderson said cats in particular receive ongoing veterinary care is of the cats that are brought in have face a high euthanasia rate because neglected,” Anderson said. “I think we behavioral and health issues, such as of the relatively unfriendly animal see a lot of neglect [in Harrisonburg] feline leukemia, untreatable upper atmosphere of Rockingham County, and a lot of uneducated owners.” respiratory problems and feline producing a large number of stray Such owners, according to Ander- immunodeficiency virus, which may and “feral” or wild, unadoptable cats, son, may fail to get their pets spayed lead to euthanasia. which may react negatively to human or neutered, leading to pet overpopu- Anderson stresses that the RHSPCA contact. lation in the area — one of the largest works daily to get its animals adopted Laura wilkins / the breeze “Cats in our community ... I think obstacles the shelter faces. and that euthanizing them is its last groundhogs are better thought of,” Owners also may not be prop- Two men were involved in a fight in the 49 W. Water St. parking deck around 2 Anderson said. “You see them all the erly training their animals either, a see shelter, page A4 a.m. yesterday. Both men fled the scene before police arrived.

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NewsEditors Alison Parker & Jen Eyring Email [email protected] Thursday, April 5, 2012 A3 Philosophy of freedom Alum Independent scholar discusses prevalence of discrimination in New Jersey discusses By anne elsea national society and the history of The Breeze civil rights in New Jersey, Greason’s home state. pros, cons Walter Greason, an independent During his speech, Greason, history scholar, developed his own an African-American, gave many philosophy of equality among human examples of how black men were race after learning about discrimina- still undervalued and discriminated to COB tion in an unlikely place: his home against in the 1940s. He told a story state of New Jersey. of how the public lost interest when black baseball players were recruited to the major leagues from the Negro “Although the good National League, which was eventu- African-American players ally shut down. “Although the good African-Amer- got to play in the major ican players got to play in the major leagues, what happened leagues, what happened to the black popcorn boy who lost his job?” Grea- to the black popcorn son said. “Nobody offered him a job boy who lost his job? in the majors.” Greason has passion for history Nobody offered him a and for studying the subject from job in the majors.” many angles. He explained that his- toriography was the study of how historians record history. Walter Greason He also emphasized peace and Katie Gong / Contributing Photographer Independent history scholar human equality. He quoted W.E.B. Walter Greason spoke to a small group of students and faculty Tuesday evening Dubois, a sociologist and civil rights about the importance of civil rights in New Jersey between 1920-1950. activist, and his search for peace Megan Trindell / The Breeze among the races. Dubois’ influence in his classes. for its segregation and racial tension. The College of Arts and Letters “We need to come to the point “Dubois may have been the most Greason has seen firsthand the effects Kevin Tucker gave some tips to invited Greason to present his work, where we stop thinking of war as a progressive, social thinker that we racial tension has had on the state. students about starting their own “Discourse and Narratives: race, way to solve problems,” Greason said. really have ever had in this country,” For example, The Mount Lau- businesses on Tuesday afternoon. reform and civil rights activism in “Peace is the solution.” Imani said. rel Doctrine, which provided more New Jersey 1920-1950” to a group of Nikitah Imani, a JMU sociol- Because he grew up in New Jersey, affordable housing for minori- about 10 students and faculty Tues- ogy professor, identified with the history of that state has been the ties, was passed by the New By Sean Byrne day evening. Greason and Dubois’ philosophy. focus of his post-graduate studies. Jersey Supreme Court in 1975. The Breeze Greason discussed the impor- Imani teaches African-American Black workers once referred to New tance of black men in the global and studies courses, and he incorporates Jersey as the “Georgia of the North” see Rights, page A4 Kevin Tucker, a 1993 JMU graduate from the College of Business finance program, started his own business, SOLitude, a water, lake and pond management company, in 2001. T ucker came to JMU to discuss the art of start- ing a business after graduation with current COB students.

What is your company, and what are its goals? We manage fresh water, whether it’s municipal, golf courses, federal, etc. We treat algae and plants, change the chemistry, set up fountains and Dynamite manage phosphorous loading. We get a lot of phone calls saying, ‘My pond is green. What do I do?’ Well, we can fix the problem and make the green go away. What makes us important is the relationship with our clients. To me, the relationship is dogs everything, and if we lose it, we lose the business.

How long has your company been in operation, and how long did it take to establish? In 2001, I left it as a side gig and changed it to more of a company. My office was my house; my workspace was my garage. I did sales, I did marketing — I did Matt schmachtenberg / The Breeze everything. I think more often Utsi, a retired landmine-detection dog, demonstrated how she searches for mines on the Festival lawn Monday afternoon. than not, your own ingenuity and your own hard work can start your business very successfully. In 2002, Marshall Legacy Institute hosts mine-search dog demonstration for Post-ConflictR ecovery Week I hired my first two employees. Fast-forward to today, we have 20 employees, and we work in nine Byu josh a hahn and Institute. currently about 19.1 million people living states. I’ve learned a lot during that kelsey beckett Eric Wuestewald, an editor at the Center in Angola, McCasland explained. time. When I started it, I wanted to The Breeze for International Stabilization and Recov- McCasland also said that every 42 min- find a niche, something no one else ery and a 2010 JMU graduate, coordinated utes, a person in one of these 192 countries was doing. Utsi trots up and down the patch of grass the demonstration to raise awareness about steps on or picks up an active land mine. on the Festival lawn until she picks up a landmine issues in developing countries. Costing $20,000 each, the institute’s dogs What do you wish the scent. She stops and looks at her partner, “In a lot of post-conflict countries, Libya are typically chosen to become landmine- COB taught you in order who focuses on the location of a booby- for example, land mines, ammunitions and detection dogs at age 1 and usually work to handle tough business trapped landmine with wooden stakes. bombs get laid everywhere, so people can’t anywhere from five to eight years. They’re decisions? It was a little light Her reward: her favorite rubber chew access agriculture and water and some- not allowed to work past age 13. on the execution side, but my toy, which she hastily devours. times are restricted from monuments and The dogs’ training includes obedience experience was good. If one thing The Marshall Legacy Institute stopped religious places,” Wuestewald said. “This exercises and landmine-detection tech- could be improved, it was the real- by the Festival lawn on Monday as part of can impede a country’s development as niques. It’s extremely intricate, and lasts business application. The experience a demonstration for Post-Conflict Recovery well as impede certain humanitarian work for three to four months in the U.S. at the here made me a much more Week, hosted by JMU’s Center for Interna- such as health care.” K-9 Global Training Academy in Somerset, rounded person, academically and tional Stability and Recovery. Seventy-two countries out of the 192 Texas. The specialized dogs and their han- socially from a community outreach Utsi is a retired mine-detection dog. associated with the United Nations con- dlers then become certified by the United perspective. And I think that as a Her handler, Kimberly McCasland, vice tain landmines, according to McCasland. Nations and are sent to different countries more rounded person, I was better president of Children’s Programs and Vic- Within these countries, including Leba- that need them. able to handle situations as they tims Assistance, travels around the U.S. non, Afghanistan, Iraq, Yemen and Angola, They are taught to remember and came about. performing simulated minefield dem- there are an estimated 50 to 100 million search for explosive residue that could onstrations at schools, Rotary Clubs and landmines. be located in the countries they travel to. How has JMU influenced special events, while raising awareness In Angola, it’s estimated that one land- your business or you as a about mine dogs and the Marshall Legacy mine exists for every person. There are see mines, page A4 businessman? Part of the reason I started this business was my passion for the outdoors, and this particular space was an inspiration in itself. I grew up my entire life around water. I like to surf, hike, bike and water raft, and spending time in the mountains [were] part of my favorite activities. Police continue investigating bus accident Overall, my experience at JMU was wonderful, [and] prior to having a child, I thought JMU was one of the Nursing student uses EMT training to help in Chandler shelter crash; cause is still unknown best things that happened to me. What advice would you give to current and future JMU By Alison parker said. “Then I realized that something McCulloch is EMT-certified but isn’t COB students? Think big, think The Breeze was wrong.” currently working with a squad. where you are going five years from Soon after, the bus hopped the “The bus driver was dizzy and now, 20 years from now. If I can Police are still investigating the curbs and crashed into a nearby bleeding from his face,” McColluch leave them with a few nuggets, I can’t bus crash that occurred on March 26. tree. Some of the windows shattered, said. “Someone grabbed a chair for stress more than a relationship, and Sophomore Nicole McCulloch leaving glass and tree branches on him, and I went back on the bus to without a relationship, the business was one of the students involved the floor. get the first-aid kit.” is nothing. Prior to the economic in the incident. She hopped on the “I can visually remember people McCulloch cleaned the cut on his downturn, the customer retention Route 33 bus with iPhone in hand bouncing around like popcorn,” face as he repeatedly asked if the stu- rate was 98 percent. I would suggest and ear buds in. McCulloch said. “We got up, and we dents were OK. finding what your passion is about As the bus approached Chandler were all freaking out at first.” Kelly Johnson, a senior com- and exploring business options. Hall, the nursing major expected the She called 9-1-1 when everyone munication studies major, was That’s what helped us be wonderful. bus to slowly come to a stop. evacuated the bus. People were also on the bus during the crash. “The bus driver had hit the breaks, calm, but there were some, includ- and we just didn’t stop,” McCulloch ing the bus driver, who needed help. see Bus, page A4 Conta ct Sean Byrne at Courtesy of Nicole McCulloch [email protected]. A4 Thursday, April 5, 2012 breezejmu.org news Bus | ‘I was thinking about Mines | CISR advanced to help everyone else instead of myself’ with post-conflict recovery from page A3 has had representatives from considering the damage to the an insurance company exam- bus,” McCulloch said. “Even “I was at the very back on ine the bus. with all the adrenaline, people the bench,” Johnson said. “I “We haven’t heard anything were still helping each other.” looked up and saw glass com- yet about the breaks being an Johnson experienced ing at me, so I dropped to the issue,” Smith said. minor bleeding because of floor, covering my head and McCulloch said she’s heard glass in her wrist. She said she trying not to get glass on me.” rumors since the accident that hasn’t traveled on a bus since When the bus stopped, the bus driver had a stroke or the incident. Johnson helped calm the was drunk. “I was terrified,” she said. other passengers. “As far as I know, stroke “It was a freak accident, and “This girl next to me had symptoms include confusion the chance of that happening clearly gone into shock and or inability to keep thoughts again, especially when I’m on wasn’t moving,” Johnson together,” McCulloch said. the bus, is slim to none. It’s said. “I went into big sister “He didn’t have any of those definitely a healing process, mode, and I was thinking signs. If I had to guess, I’d say and one that’s going to take about everyone else instead it was a bus malfunction.” some time.” of myself. I made sure every- McCulloch said because McCulloch is also wary one who was on the bus was of her EMT training, she of taking the bus after this getting off.” didn’t think about the acci- incident. Reggie Smith, director of dent when it happened. She “I definitely don’t like the Harrisonburg Department focused on making sure the riding the bus,” she said. of Public Transportation, said other passengers were safe. “I completely trust the bus the department is still inves- According to police, the drivers here, but every tigating why the bus crashed. driver and a 38-year-old bump we go over now, it “We’re still getting calls passenger were taken to Rock- feels like the curb again.” from JMU, assessing what ingham Memorial Hospital happened, but the bus is fix- with non life-threatening inju- Contc a t Alison able and will be back on the ries and were later released. Parker at breezenews@ road,” Smith said. “It’s pretty miraculous that gmail.com. Smith added that HDPT no one was seriously injured,

Rights | Martin case caused Matt schmachtenberg / the breeze Kimberly McCasland, vice president of Children’s Programs and Victims Assistance at the Marshall Legacy national outcry against discrimination Institute, directs her mine-dectection dog Utsi to search for landmines Monday afternoon on Festival lawn. from page A3 he covers a lot of issues that Logan Andrzejewski, a from page A3 and psychological counseling College of Business professors, you don’t necessarily cover in senior English major, heard around the world,” Lajoie said. teach with us, or psychology “The most affluent suburbs the mundane history classes.” Greason speak in his class, In 1996, the U.S. army began CISR works closely with professors to work with victim paid the lower income com- HIST 356: Afro-American His- using the Marshall Legacy JMU students and faculty. assistance. The partnership munities to take their share of tory to 1865. Institute’s dogs after its own Suzanne Fiederlein, associate has helped us.” poor families and house them, “ Every time you “From what I know, I bomb-detecting dogs failed director of CISR, explained Because of Utsi, other mine- and that led to racial and eco- agreed with everything he to recognize the presence of how this relationship has ben- detection dogs and mine action nomic segregation,” Greason have an assignment said,” Andrzejewski said. “I an explosive device on a U.S. efitted the CISR and helped to operations, more than 19.4 said. or an essay, it’s a was really interested in what military site. raise awareness of the institu- million different types of land- Greason concluded his he discussed earlier in my Ed Lajoie, a JMU 2011 tion’s goals. mines have been deactivated. speech with a reference to the chance to come class so I decided to come to graduate and CISR member, “The best part of us work- Trayvon Martin shooting and up with something this and see what else he was explained that the CISR has ing with JMU is access to Contc a t Joshua Hahn the change in media opinion going to talk about.” advanced to helping with post- talented JMU students, and and Kelsey Beckett at of violence toward blacks. that’s never been Greason advised students conflict recovery. faculty with expertise,” Fieder- [email protected]. “The one thing that I was seen before.” to use their coursework as a “Our main areas are vic- lein said. “People not involved pleased to hear out of the way to make an impact. tim assistance, peer support with landmine work, such as Trayvon Martin case was the W alter Greason “Every time you have an national outcry that said ‘No, independent assignment or an essay, it’s this isn’t right,’ ” Greason said. history scholar a chance to come up with Imani also invited Grea- something that has never son to share his views with been seen before,” Grea- students, giving them the son said. “Think of it as Shelter | Works with students opportunity to hear a per- your opportunity to cre- spective not normally heard Greason made two similar ate something people can in the classroom. speeches earlier that day, one think about and start some in outreach, promotional programs “I knew he was some- to a history class and another more discourse in the world.” body that students would be in an English class, on how we “The shelter’s a very stress- they recovered and enjoyed interested in, and he is very interpret what others think of Contc a t Anne Elsea at from front ful place for animals — very some time away from the engaging,” Imani said. “I think racial equality. 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It’s not mals with behavioral issues or many think, does not contrib- their fault. It’s just like how a health problems. Foster homes ute to the pet overpopulation child is, the way it gets raised also provide mothers who problem. determines who or what they have given birth to their young JMU students in particular, become.” an alternative place to stay. Anderson says, account for Lowman said a large part Philip Yoder, a senior liberal about 80 percent of their vol- of being a volunteer is spend- arts major at Eastern Menno- unteer staff, and have been ing time with the animals nite University, has fostered some of the shelter’s best to increase their human two dogs with health problems adopters. interaction and, therefore, from the RHSPCA. Lowman said she’s increasing their chances of “The ones that we fostered impressed by the dedication being adopted. had kennel cough, so they of the RHSPCA staff and it’s “So when people come in were sick, so we were just get- volunteers. 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Brian prescott / the breeze Freedom of speech Matthew Merrit, a junior Spanish and justice studies double major, adds his opinion to the free speech wall that Madison Liberty placed on the commons on Monday. The wall will remain there until tomorrow for students, faculty and staff to practice their First Amendment rights. THE BENEFITS OF PAYING MORE FOR UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE on page A7 OpinionEDITOR Nick Phillips EMAIL [email protected] Thursday, April 5, 2012 A5 LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Delay judgment public opinion for allegations which There’s little doubt that the case would later prove unfounded. Sorry, Mom surrounding the shooting of Tray- In the same way, this investigation von Martin does not, on the face of it, is still underway, and not all of the look good. e shooting of an African- known facts have been released to the American teenager can only cause public. is is not to say that George more tension over issues which have Zimmerman is guilty or not guilty — long plagued this country. that is for a jury of his peers to decide. This is not, however, sufficient In cases such as these where emotions cause for one to rush to judgment run high, reasoned and level-headed and demand an expedited form of minds ought to prevail. justice. It was only in  that the Duke lacrosse scandal captivated the Kyle Jacobs attention of this country. e play- senior ers were condemned in the court of philosophy and religion major

CONVERSATION CORNER Do you think members of the JMU community should be able to carry guns on campus? Why or why not?

@JJ3BALLA DAN ROWSON no absolutely not. why should ere is no need to add the we put students in even more stress of wondering who is danger by having guns in the packing heat to a college classroom students already stressful life.

LAURA JOHANSEN D.J. SPIKER And as a student on campus Without question. e 2nd right now, if they allowed Amendment gives citizens the concealed carry here, I right, and there’s nothing to wouldn’t feel safe and I doubt stop a non-JMU member from my parents would either. carrying on campus.

@JCARPEDIEMSS BARBARA PARKER I don’t think it’s necessary. Way too many trigger happy people out there. I Campus is a relatively safe can’t believe it’s [...] being place. discussed. LUCAS WACHOB | no goal

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CHRIS KICHINKO | guest columnist Citizens shouldn’t have to sacrifi ce their privacy for their security

e Supreme Court further inhib- someone in the first place since who has to sit on the side of the road ited our privacy rights Monday either way, the person will end up in cu s while their possessions are Right to bear arms when it ruled - that all detain- in jail. ri ed through may never feel secure ees who are Exercising our right to privacy in himself again. Students should be able to carry guns on campus jailed could can protect us against abuses, but A  book by Harvey Silver- be subject to it makes a cop’s job harder. glate, “ ree Felonies a Day: How I’m not the lowest common denom- campus, for instance, aren’t clearly strip search- the Feds Target the Innocent,” inator. I have and will never be OK with delineated (like the campus boundary es, regardless Someone whose friend details the many laws citizens being treated like a kid. But whenever I on University Boulevard, which chang- of the serious- break daily that police can selec- attend classes at JMU I’m told I’m too es mid-street). Most students have a ness of their left marijuana in his car tively enforce to get what they want, irresponsible, reckless or immature to general idea where these changeovers o ense. could fi nd himself in jail including your rights. It’s exactly like handle myself like an adult. occur, but for those of us facing expul- Privacy is blackmail. I’m a card-carrying member of the sion or termination, general ideas just one of the with a criminal record. What the Supreme Court did National Riffle Association, a red- aren’t enough. most funda- Someone who has to Monday will make things much blooded American by all accounts. I JMU’s policy doesn’t just ban mental human rights. e Fourth worse. It’s already too easy for the am the . percent; that is, I’m the . guns, either. Want to bring a taser for Amendment guarantees that “ e sit on the side of the police to talk us out of our rights percent of Virginians who choose to those late night walks home from the right of the people to be secure road in cuffs while their with threats of arrest. Many students carry a  rearm for self-defense. I am library? Prohibited, right along with in their persons, houses, papers, at JMU have probably experienced responsible, trained and practiced, pepper spray. and e ects, against unreasonable possessions are rifl ed something similar. but every day JMU decides that these Expulsion and termination: ese searches and seizures, shall not through may never feel Now those threats also include things aren’t enough, that some stu- are the penalties faced by those who be violated.” It’s other places, too. an invasive strip search or multiple dents aren’t responsible enough to would like to carry these tools of self- e United Nations Declaration of secure in himself again. strip searches. possess licensed  rearms for protec- defense on campus. How can JMU Human Rights also says, “No one Who will assert their rights when tion, so none should . apply these policies to those who shall be subject to arbitrary interfer- the price is an arrest and a strip is at Mr. James Madison’s name- aren’t members of the JMU commu- ence with his privacy, family, home To police, our rights are obsta- search? sake? “Be e Change” my foot. nity? ey can’t. Non-JMU community or correspondence.” cles and they do what they can to What’s the difference between Further, these assumptions are members are simply asked to leave; We have the right to refuse get around them. O cers have the a society without a right to priva- made by people to whom I’ve never nothing else happens. searches, and there are a lot of good ability to use our fear and their cy, and a society where the right spoken or met. While permit carri- As a public school, JMU receives reasons to do so. You don’t know experience to convince people to privacy is never used? Ameri- ers are licensed by the Virginia State public funding by taxpayers. On cam- what someone else may have left to give up their rights and accept cans shouldn’t have to abandon Police as law-abiding and trained pus, members of the JMU community behind in your car or apartment. arbitrary searches. e phrase, “We their privacy to feel safe, and the citizens, JMU’s administrators con- should be entitled to the same rights Your belongings may be treated can do this the easy way or the hard Supreme Court shouldn’t just stand tinually assert that they know better. a orded to us across the rest of the roughly during a search or even way” comes to mind. by as police forcefully take away our You may know JMU’s Universi- state. ese rights are creator-given broken. Most people take “the easy way” rights. ty Policy  as the prohibition of and non-negotiable. You may not want to endure the and comply with arbitrary searches, weapons policy, which explicitly Gun control doesn’t curb crime. waiting time or the humiliation of but the consequences can be dire. Lucas Wachob is a junior bans students, faculty and sta from Time and again, loosening gun laws being searched. e consequences Someone whose friend left marijua- public policy & administration possessing weapons on campus. is of being wrongfully searched are na in his car could  nd himself in major. Contact Lucas at policy isn’t so cut-and-dry. Parts of our see GUNS, page A7 much higher than not searching jail with a criminal record. Someone [email protected].

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A pply for life editor. Email [email protected]. LifeEditor Laura Weeks Email [email protected] Thursday, April 5, 2012 B1 A MAcroCk mappy More than 80 bands will invade downtown this weekend for the 15th annual Mid Atlantic College Radio Conference. Since 1997, MACRoCk has been showcasing independent music from around the area and beyond.

Byg Mea han MacDonald The Breeze Benjamin Francis Leftwich

A two-day showcase spread across downtown could be International talent is beginning to find its way into daunting and overwhelming for newcomers, so here is a list of MACRoCk as well. Singer-songwriter Leftwich, originally the top three bands that shouldn’t be missed this weekend. from York, England, has been playing since age 10. Comparisons have been drawn between Leftwich and Malatese Irish folk singer Damien Rice or Iron & Wine, specifically for his gentle vocals and slow pace of each song. Local Harrisonburg band Malatese is featured in Friday’s Leftwich will be the final showcase. The band is a quintessential example of MACRoCk’s performance at the Little do-it-yourself mentality, with all their albums being self-produced Grill Collective Saturday eve- and manufactured. This summer, the band plans on releasing ning. Leftwich is expected to play their first LP. at 10:30-11 p.m. Malatese’s sound emulates that of early punk with its short songs and quick beats. Singles off their upcoming LP, like “Shape Shifters,” suggest slight hints of surfer rock similar to bands like Obits. L ower Dens Malatese will perform Friday at the Artful Dodger starting at 4:10 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Fresh off the South by South- west tour, Lower Dens comes to Harrisonburg to showcase their experimental/new wave ambi- ence. The band, formed in 2009, is fairly new, but is starting to pick up speed (it always helps to win the buzz of the annual SXSW festival). Lower Dens’ tracks tend to be more melodic and slow, also featuring lengthy instrumental intros. Lead singer Jana Hunter in some songs doesn’t even begin to sing until a minute into the tracks. Hunter’s soft voice can be com- pared to Thom Yorke’s. You can find Lower Dens at Clementine Café Friday performing 12:05-12:50 p.m.

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Cake-off fundraises for Autism Awareness Day

By Alicia Hesse Kids Klub, a JMU service organi- The Breeze zation that works with Harrisonburg children, topped their cake with a A four-inch mountain of fudge sits JMU-meets-Candy-Land decor. A by a river of blue icing, a candy camp- Starburst path wound around a Swed- fire and a graham cracker tent. ish Fish called “Gummy Lake,” through This is the design of Outdoor Adven- a “Hershey Kissing Rock,” and over ture Club’s cake, one of 10 at the cake “Lollypop Village.” auction hosted by JMU’s National Judging the cakes were President Society of Leadership and Success on Linwood Rose, Elise Allen, a Din- Tuesday afternoon. ing Services’ pastry chef and Taricia The event was part of World Autism Pippert, a sport and recreation man- Awareness Day. NSLS raised $146, but agement professor. used $118 to pay Dining Services for Out of the six categories, the Kids providing free slices of cake to partic- Klub’s cake was awarded most creative ipants, leaving a $28 donation to the and most colorful. Other categories National Autism Foundation. were most school spirited, most color- “We’re participating in a global ful, most original and best decorated. movement,” said Kindra Amott, the Students could place bids and vote coordinator for clubs and organiza- on their favorite cakes. Eighty-six bal- tions in the Office of Student Activities lots were cast. and Involvement. In addition to the bake-off, NSLS The cake auction was NSLS’s first members illuminated Wilson, Maury event this semester, and 10 organiza- and Keezell halls with blue lights on tions used their baking skills to take Tuesday evening. National monu- part. ments like the White House and the Chiedo John, NSLS president and a Empire State Building also glowed junior computer science major, hopes blue in support of the cause. sean cassidy / the breeze to have at least 30 clubs participate Next year, Amott explains, NSLS next year. President Linwood Rose, Elise Allen, a Dining Services’ pastry chef and Taricia Pippert, a sport and recreation management “This is a long-term investment, not See Cake, page B2 professor, judged 10 cakes for NSLS’s first event this semester. JMU’s Kids Klub was voted most creative and most colorful. short-term,” John said.

Taking back the night A lbum Review Main speaker for event takes a lighthearted New Nicki Minaj a super fail approach to heavy subject, easing tension By Jack Knetemann The Breeze By Bridget Condon “I was involved with a girl who was contributing writer raped in college,” Dawson said, “and “If you can’t handle my worst, it was not until 12 years after college you ain’t getting my best,” goes Despite being the main speaker at that she told me. I was the first person the chorus of “Marilyn Monroe.” Tuesday’s Take Back the Night event, she ever told.” If you’re looking to handle Nicki Mark Dawson wasn’t afraid to share Stories ranged from direct to indi- Minaj’s worst, “Pink Friday: Roman the stage. rect accounts of sexual assault and Reloaded” is a good place to start. A self-described secondary sexu- violence. al assault survivor, Dawson invited “I was advised to come last year, Nicki Minaj audience members to the stage to and after that I made this year’s event demonstrate how everyday interac- a priority,” said Melissa McMillan, a Pink Friday: tions can be understood in different junior sociology major. “I believe it’s Roman Reloaded ways. important to come out and talk about  Take Back the Night, an annual this issue. It’s been portrayed as a R eleased April 3 event hosted by Student Wellness negative image, and this is a way of and Outreach, brings together stu- breaking those bonds.” courtesy of mct campus dents who have been impacted by The night began with performanc- Minaj became the reigning queen violence. The event opens with speak- es by the Bluestones, the Overtones of hip-hop by detonating some of Nicki Minaj’s commitment to be over-the-top doesn’t translate for album success. ers and musicians, and is followed and Into Hymn, with poetry readings the most fearsome guest verses of by an anonymous forum for sharing in between. all time, which is what makes the tracks, which makes the formulaic The only song that’s made an experiences and a candlelight walk. Liz Howley, assistant director two albums under her own name so writing and repetitive production all impact on Top 40, “Turn Me On” Dawson used simple language and of SWO, describes Take Back the disappointing. the more glaring. Songs such as “Sex (featuring French super-producer a lighthearted tone to share his own Night as “a way to raise awareness, There isn’t a song that lives up to in the Lounge” is uninspired takes experience and advice about the dark the hype, but that isn’t due to lack on the Eurodance club garbage that see Roman, page B2 past of a loved one. see Assau lt , page B2 of trying. “Roman Reloaded” is 22 fills half of Top 40 radio. B2 Thursday, April 5, 2012 breezejmu.org life Cake | ‘Hopefully bigger things in the future’ Madipalooza | from page B1 Attendance expected to plans to illuminate East Campus Library so it can be seen from the highway and reach a greater increase by 2,000 guests audience. Though NSLS started at JMU from front sub-committee chair for oper- three semesters ago, this is the ations and logistics and a senior first semester they’re swinging Planning for this year’s public policy and administra- into motion, according to John. event started much earlier tion major, has worked with “This semester is like the than last year’s, with the first HDPT to finalize gate operation rebirth,” John said. “We want to funds secured before Thanks- and a guest policy. develop leaders who will develop giving and the first meeting in Only guests with a JACard- leaders and make the world a bet- December. carrying student, faculty or ter place.” “Last year was really hec- staff member will gain access. NSLS received 460 applicants tic,” Grogan said. “We had a lot Students will wear purple wrist- this semester. Once applicants more time to get things done bands and guests will wear complete the leadership training this year.” yellow ones. they’re inducted and spilt into The idea for the event last Madipalooza will be held on smaller teams to put on a fund- year didn’t surface until late fall, the Festival lawn, with a rain raiser of their choice. and by the time approval and location slated for the Godwin “This is just the start of hopefully funding were granted, it was gym. Grogan and Bobbitt hope bigger things in the future,” Amott February, Grogan explained. to hold the event at University Se an CaSSidy / the breeze said. “More cakes, more lights.” Karlyn Doyle, a junior SMAD Fields in the years to come. Kids Klub’s cake featured a Candyland-inspired display of campus, including “Gummy Lake,” major who’s in charge of con- Promotions for the event Contact Alicia Hesse at “Skittle Skyline,” “Wilson Castle” and “Extra Credits Exit 245.” Categories for the contest tracting the smaller bands for include updating through Face- [email protected]. included most creative, most representative of organization spirit and best decorated. Madipalooza, calls last year a book and Twitter accounts, test-run. passing out free sunglasses on “Now we know what we need the commons this week and tie- to focus on to make it run more dying T-shirts on the commons smoothly,” Doyle said. tomorrow from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The concert set list includes “Even though it can be stress- assault | Widespread, deserves attention Russell Dickerson, who opened ful at times to plan such a major for UPB’s Randy Montana show event and balance so many from page B1 in this situation,” said Staci last year; Money Cannot Be pieces at the same time,” Gro- Wassinger, a senior IDLS Eaten, the student band who gan said, “seeing such positive and for people to realize they major. “Sexual assault is so won this year’s UPB Rumble impact and knowing that we are not alone. widespread and deserves Down Under competition; The have contributed to a new tra- “I am very passionate attention.” Static, a self-proclaimed “glam dition on campus — that’s really about this issue,” said Alaina Dawson left the audi- rock” band; The Dean’s List, an cool.” Vinacco, a graduate assis- ence with a challenge: “Go up-and-coming hip-hop group; Grogan projects 8,000 tant student coordinator. “I to three people you know Murphy’s Kids, a local band; and students to attend, up identify as a survivor. I want and tell them you went to The Movement, a reggae band from 6,000 last year. people to have courage to this event and say ‘if anyone that performed at Madipalooza support those who have been ever does anything to you, I last year. Contact Laura Weeks at through this.” am here to listen.’ All peo- Chase Suddith, the [email protected]. Some students who ple need sometimes is that attended the event left with sense of companionship.” an understanding of the prevalence of sexual assault Contact Bridget bric an Pres ott / the breeze and violence. Condon at condonbj@ Take Back the Night gathers speakers and performers, ending “Everyone knows someone dukes.jmu.edu. Hole | Undergrad with a candle walk from Grafton-Stovall Theater to the Quad. main player in project

from front the Market. Roman | Though irksome, Stupid H--’ is fun “A lot of research we do has Most people might associ- never been done before so we from page B1 force her personality into was a smash because The big-name guests give ate telescopes with stargazing, could make a contribution contemporary pop clichés. of how joyfully weird it Minaj the contrast her brash but these astronomers gave the if we find something,” Saikin David Guetta), renders Songs that break from the was. “Roman Reloaded,” style needs as her specialty public an opportunity to look at said. “There’s so much more to Minaj’s voice completely norm show signs of life, however, too often forgets is in grabbing the spotlight, the sun. They used a Corona- astronomy that’s still waiting to unrecognizable — a such as “Champion” and the joy and overloads on the not dominating it. Though do telescope that has protective be explored.” feat, considering her the “Come on a Cone.” weird. she can explode into a mic filters that allow viewers to look Since there isn’t a phys- unmistakable rapping style. Early-release “Stupid Two of the best tracks like none other, Minaj lacks at the outside layer of the sun ics graduate program at JMU, The absolute low points H--” is Minaj at her most on “Roman Reloaded” are the ability to carry a full without harming their eyes. Corcoran said they’re given are “Starships” and “Pound entertaining and original. the ones that feature guest album. The light coming from the an opportunity, as undergrad- the Alarm,” which feature Though a bit irksome, spots. The title song finds sun covers the whole visible uates, to do what graduate brostep ‘drops’ so clumsy “Stupid H--” has something Lil Wayne in top form, and Contact Jack electromagnetic spectrum, students would normally be they feel more like falls. this album sorely lacks: It’s the collaboration with Chris Knetemann at knetemjw@ and the filters absorb every- doing. The majority of the fun. Like a great Outkast Brown on “Right By My dukes.jmu.edu. thing but a single wavelength “Here, the undergrads are record is Minaj trying to song, Minaj’s “Superbass” Side” is surprisingly fluid. so spectators could observe the the main players in the research sun’s texture. process,” Constantin said. Constantin said she’s heard The department of physics great praises for their commu- and astronomy hosts Astron- nity outreach, and she believes omy at the Market up to four they’re successful in showing times a semester. Other out- how science is fun, creative and reach events include the John an exciting process. C. Wells Planetarium, Star Par- James McHone Jewelry “We manage to empower the ties and Robotics, a workshop curious to ask questions, and to for high school students. The nurture a sense of wonder and JMU Astronomy Club meets DIAMOND OF THE WEEK awe for the universe, which are every other Thursday at 8 p.m. some of our goals,” she said. in the Miller Planetarium. According to Kyle Eskridge, a junior physics and astronomy Contact Alicia Hesse major, about 50 people usually at [email protected]. 14K White Gold Filigree Diamond Ring stop by during Astronomy at Center Diamond Marquise Cut 0.33cts. SI2HI This Week $800 All of our diamonds are graded by an on staff GIA Diamond Graduate Fill this Visit us at 75 S. Court Square Harrisonburg or www.mchonejewelry.com black hole.

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Heather Kiefer freshman pitcher Kiefer, a Potomac Falls native, was this week’s Colonial Athletic Association Pitcher of the Week.

What’s been the hardest thing to adjust to as a college athlete? The hardest thing to adjust to as a college athlete is the schedule. I had to learn very quickly how to balance school work, practice, lifting, conditioning and a social life. At first, everything is thrown at you at once and it is a little bit overwhelming to get a grip on things, but the upperclassmen were helpful to all the freshmen. What has it been like to collect CAA-weekly honors as a freshman? It’s always DESTINED for DAYTONA an honor to receive CAA weekly awards. My team plays a big part NATE CARDEN / the breeze in whatever awards I receive and Junior Stephanie LaTesta (right) and the cheerleading squad practice Monday night in preparation for their trip to Daytona, Fl. next week for the NCAA Nationals. especially as a pitcher. I could not do it without them. It takes all three parts of the game: pitching, Cheerleading to compete in NCAA Nationals among larger Division-I schools fielding and hitting to put the complete game together. Who on the team is the By Jackie Brennan are further classified as either intermediate or Unlike admittance through video entry, funniest and why? Kaitlyn The Breeze advanced based on skills in the team’s routine. obtaining a paid automatic bid from an NCAA Barbour. She is really good Head coach Kelly Moore’s team already has camp discounts the expense of competing in at doing different voices and Daytona, Florida isn’t just for NASCAR any- its work cut out for them. JMU will be going Daytona. The silver bid saves JMU competitors imitating people’s laughs. There is more. It now hosts the 2012 NCAA National head-to-head with the 13 teams in its classifi- $225 apiece on individual entrance fees and rarely a dull moment in the locker Competition for cheerleading. cation, including reigning champion University shaves $1,500 off hotel expenses. room or on the bus. JMU’s team will be the first to compete in its of Texas-El Paso and winner of the four previous Moore considered winning one of the four division next Thursday. competitions, University of Central Oklahoma. automatic bids in the 25-team field consisting Who is your sports idol? This final competition of the academic Moore feels her team is more than up to the of ACC and SEC teams an honor in itself. Brett Favre. He loved his game year for college teams nationwide takes place challenge. After being assessed in different skills and too much to let it go. annually at the Daytona Beach Bandshell. The “Our team does a really good job of not even routine competitions, the teams with the two I f you could marry any squad’s performance at Nationals will be a cul- looking at those other teams,” Moore said. “We’re highest point values got gold paid bids, and the celebrity, who would it be mination of preparation that’s been almost a worried about what we’re putting on the mat.” two next highest received the two silver bids. and why? Tim Tebow because year in the making. In the past, the team has relied on video The team’s capacity for resilience, reflected he stands for the right things, is a Competition among squads is determined submission to secure an invite to the national by their competitive success in the past season, dedicated worker, and he’s hot. by the division the participating college’s foot- competition, but the team changed methods to got public attention in October after the death of ball team competes in. Daytona’s field this year earn this season’s bid. Senior co-captain Kristen teammate, Nick Keatts. Keatts competed when Who do you listen to most includes Division-I, I-AA, Division-II and NAIA Slaughter said that attendance at an NCAA camp the team performed at the NCAA camp, and on your iPod? Rihanna. teams. The competition is then divided into and earning a silver paid bid was a couple of steps large or small co-ed and all-girls squads. These up from video submissions. see CHEERLEADING, page B4

c hase kiddy | fanatic and proud MLB fight is childish Baseball players need to get their act together when dealing with situations not directly related to the game

When I was six years old, my some player is sort of like modern- Bitter, jealous and on a bad team, mom sat me down and told me day chivalry. Well, sort of. Jimenez took out his frustration not to hit people. My first-grade That I can understand. That I can in the only way baseball players teacher, Mrs. get behind. But what I can’t seem know how. When the Indians Campbell, to comprehend is Ubaldo Jimenez scrimmaged the Rockies last echoed that standing on the mound, grinding weekend, he beamed his former sentiment. I an axe against his former teammate teammate right in the forearm/ wasn’t quite Troy Tulowitzki. elbow area. Baseball is cool with sure why, Jimenez broke onto the scene that, right? but everyone as the suddenly ace pitcher for the Not so fast. Jimenez wasn’t who was Colorado Rockies in 2010. After defending a teammate’s honor. important starting the year as an absolute He wasn’t righting any wrongs. He in my life nobody, he was easily the most was using the mound as his own seemed to dominant pitcher before the all- personal score-settler, and there’s agree: Hitting people is bad. star break, posting a ridiculous nothing chivalrous about that. Fifteen years later, I have a more 13-1 record with 1.15 ERA in his Immediately afterward, he ran off complete understanding of the first 14 starts. He faded over the the mound and tried to start a fight moral implications of intentionally final few months of the season, with Tulowitzki. harming someone. Going off and still outpitching most others but This wasn’t OK on so many just whacking someone? That’s definitely looking more mortal levels. Rockies coach Jim Tracy probably going to get you in trouble. than he had during his opening act. called Jimenez’ actions “the most Baseball isn’t much different. But his late season slump did cost gutless act I have seen in 35 years Occasionally a pitcher will get a him the National League Cy Young of professional baseball … Are becky sullivan / the breeze little too up close and personal with award, which unanimously went to you kidding me? Five days before his pitches, almost hitting a player. Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay. opening day and you are going to S oftball on steady incline Perhaps a runner will slide too His slump never really ended. In take a potshot like that? I have lost aggressively into home and take out the 2011 season, Jimenez expected all respect for him.” a catcher. A team will generally seek a shiny new contract after his Tracy is right on all counts. Catcher Megan Shinaberry goes after a ball during Tuesday’s practice as the retribution against such a player breakout season. There was just Maybe the worst part about this team prepared to host Norfolk State University yesterday. in the form of hitting him whilst one problem: He couldn’t even whole situation is the details of The Dukes played a doubleheader game against NSU yesterday, beating the at bat shortly after his offense is manage a .500 record on a decent the beam. It’s not just that he hit Spartans in game one 3-2 and nearly shutting them out in the second game, committed. Look no further than team. So instead of a big contract, Tulowitzki, but he hit him in his winning 4-1. the Nyjer Morgan incident from the Rockies front office rewarded arm, a slugger’s bread and butter. Softball season has been underway since mid-February, facing opponents in a couple years ago, when Marlins their struggling star with a trade Jimenez could have done pretty states such as North Carolina, Maryland and California. pitcher Chris Volstad tried to beam to baseball Hell, also known as serious damage to Tulowitzki’s The team has recently boasted Colonial Athletic Association wins over Morgan in the leg for stealing two Cleveland. batting, and because they’re still Drexel and UNC-Wilmington, giving JMU a 5-1 conference record, putting it bases after his team was already up Jimenez obviously wasn’t happy playing spring ball, his entire second in the CAA behind 5-0 Hofstra. 11 runs the previous day. with the trade, but what really set season could potentially have been In the recent sweep over the UNC-Wilmington Seahawks, the Dukes scored This practice might not be him off was that the money he felt placed in jeopardy. a total of 23 runs in 18 innings, shutting out the Seahawks in their final game the most above-board part of he deserved was given to Colorado’s Tracy would have called for 8-0. professional baseball, but it is slugging shortstop, Troy Tulowitzki. Jimenez to be suspended, so no one Along with conference wins, JMU players have collected seven CAA honors generally accepted as one of the When he started complaining was really surprised when baseball since March 6. Freshman Heather Kiefer was this week’s Pitcher of the Week more esoteric and interesting parts rather vocally, Tulowitzki told commissioner Bud Selig suspended and has been Rookie of the Week twice. Freshman Morgan Heath was this of the sport. It happens at least him to shut up and deal with it. him for the first five games of the week’s Rookie of the Week, her third straight week of earning the award. a dozen times every season. In a Probably good advice for a sub-.500 season. Selig was at the game Senior Ashley Burnham was the March 6 Player of the Week. twisted sort of way, the defense of a pitcher whose ERA had ballooned The Dukes next face a series against George Mason this weekend. teammate by intentionally throwing to numbers that outfielders could see CHASE, page B5 a baseball 90-some miles an hour at probably match. B4 Thursday, April 5, 2012 breezejmu.org sports Cheerleading | ‘We push our bodies’ Opening day brings questions What to expect this MLB season The Philadelphia Inquirer and closer Heath Bell. The key, however, will be the return to There were a lot of changes form of Josh Johnson, who was in the off-season in the Nation- limited to just nine starts last al League. Now that baseball is season due to a shoulder injury underway, here’s a look at what and how well Hanley Ramirez has been done. makes the transition from short- stop to third base. R epeat performance? No NL team has repeated as Magic in L.A. World Series champion since With the Los Angeles Dodg- the Cincinnati Reds won con- ers being bought by Magic secutive titles in 1976 and 1977. Johnson’s group for $2.1 billion, So the St. Louis Cardinals face will they return to be one of the a tough challenge and have to sport’s preeminent teams after do it without the two franchise the disastrous ownership tenure icons: Albert Pujols, now with of Frank McCourt? the Los Angeles Angels, and The Dodgers could contend manager Tony LaRussa, who this season in the NL West, retired. although defending champion Former catcher Mike Arizona and 2010 World Series Matheny takes over for La champion San Francisco and Russa, and the Cardinals get Colorado could all make cases Adam Wainright back after for winning the division. nate carden / the breeze missing last year due to Tommy John surgery. Chris Carpenter, Busting through The cheer squad practice their routine in the Convocation Center Monday night. The Dukes are dedicating their performance to Nick the pitcher who sent the Phil- Giants catcher Buster Posey, Keatts, a senior cheerleader who died last semester. This Monday the squad will showcase its performance at 7:30 p.m. lies home from the playoffs, is one of the chief contributors to out with a shoulder injury, and the team’s 2010 World Series his return date isn’t known. championship, returns after recovering from a broken leg from page B3 for one additional spot into will be up against with her “This is something that Improved division and torn ligaments in his ankle finals. If the team makes it the team in the two days preced- we love,” said senior Lamar The Phillies have won five following a gruesome collision the team looks at Nationals first day, they will compete ing her own showing. Walker. “Day in and day consecutive NL East titles and at the plate on May 25. Posey as an opportunity to honor against eight teams on Friday. “It’s not like intermediate out, sometimes seven days will be favored for a sixth, but was the NL rookie of the year in his memory. Unlike past seasons, the and advanced,” Connolly said. a week, we are doing some- the competition should be 2010 and, despite being just 25, “Keatts is still in the back Dukes won’t be leaving “I’ll be competing against thing cheer-related. We love much stronger. is one of the leaders in the game. of our minds,” said freshman Daytona right afterward. teams that will be in the it, and we’re passionate about Atlanta remains a contend- On an offensively challenged Daniella Baird. “We want to Freshman Shannon Connolly advanced division in the team it, and we push our bodies er despite last year’s colossal team, his return to form is vital. do this and win to honor him will be competing for the first competition.” to the limit, so we definite- collapse, while the Miami Mar- because he loved this team time in the group stunt com- Acceptance into the stunt ly want to have fun with this lins and Washington Nationals Farewell Chipper with all his heart.” petition on Saturday. showcase is a big accomplish- opportunity.” appear to be vastly improved. Third baseman Chipper Putting the inspiration into Connolly will be the flyer ment for Connolly since very The squad departed will Only the New York Mets don’t Jones, a likely future Hall of practice will be a two-day for the Saturday stunt face-off few are chosen to compete. depart next Tuesday night, appear ready to make the other Famer, announced that this will affair for the Dukes. after regular team competi- “They only took 10 across will practice in the venue next NL East teams sweat very much. be his last season, one that will “After we compete, they tion. Connolly’s bases will be the whole nation,” Moore Wednesday before beginning start with him expecting to be will publicly announce what junior Stefanie Paige, as well said. competition Thursday. Chargin’ Marlins out following surgery to repair your score was,” said senior as freshmen Joyce Theisen Some of the other schools The team will be showcas- The Marlins have a new name a tear in his left knee. co-captain Tyler Bradley. and Katilynn Wyatt. Connolly will be competing ing its routine for Nationals (now known as Miami), a new The Phillies are among many “From then on, it’s head-to- “I’ve been practicing prob- against are Oklahoma State, at 7:30 p.m. on Monday in stadium, a new manager who teams that won’t get sentimen- head competition on who’s ably every day,” Connolly Iowa State, University of the Convocation Center and never met a microphone he tal about his departure. In his going to make finals.” said. “I’d say [an] hour and Nevada Las Vegas and Hawaii is open to the public. didn’t like (Ozzie Guillen) and career against the Phillies, Jones Six of the 13 teams will be a half to two hours a day in Pacific. several new players. is hitting .332 with 46 home taken to finals after Thurs- addition to [regular team] Like any other competition Contc a t Jackie The Marlins were one of the runs, 144 RBIs and a 1.042 OPS. day’s competition. Moore practice.” for the Dukes, the key to suc- Brennan at brennajt@ most active teams in free agen- He turns 40 on April 24 and still says that the bottom seven Connolly’s competition is cess will be to execute and dukes.jmu.edu. cy, reeling in shortstop Jose is a feared hitter if he can stay compete the next morning more clear-cut than what she have fun. Reyes, pitcher Mark Buehrle healthy.

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