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Infected? Dukes start strong Flu bug flies Faculty ponder into campus at high speed effects of cuts, hiring freeze Some worry changes may alter students' experiences, make programs less effective
BY KATIE LEWIS students. With only four staff writer vears hen-, if two or three Kecent state budget cuts years are tight, it can change have hit JMU hard, forcing the flavor of a student's expe- the university to place a tem- rience here." porary tree/" on hiring, The hiring freeze has BY KRISTKN BERTRAM salary increases, equipment already affected Michele staff writer purchases and travel Russell an SCOM instructor Influenza has hit JMU hard Facing a revenue shortfall who was applying for the job already this year, with the of $3.5 billion in the next two at JMU just last year. "1 had University Health Center reporting in. Governor Mark gone through trie interview about 30 cases per day o( students Warner has modified former pTOCWA but then the univer- with flu-related symptoms. Gov. James Gilmore's 2002- sity told me the position was As the height of the flu season '04 proposed budget by frozen," Russell said. "The approaches, the Health Center pre- freezing salaries for state department couldn't offer me pares to serve the JMU community. employees and L-.^IKI- it on." According to Linda Smith, asso- according to a Jan. 23 During the five weeks that ciate director of the Health Center, JMU kept her on hold during what commonly is referred to as the the freeze. Russell began to flu is a respiratory illness caused by look for teaching jobs in other influenza and accompanied by a -64- states. The SCOM depart- battery of symptoms including ment finally offered a job fever, muscle ache, headache cough, Higher education is soon after. chest ache and a sudden onset of "We have a kind of 'this exhaustion the first place the sucks' attitude," Russell said "Here at the Health Center we government has tried of her department's opinion are beginning to see the effects of flu about the cuts and freezing season," Smith said. "Although we to solve its financial process. "I have a problem expect it to peak in February." in general with freezing The Center for Disease Control has problems every time. money in education where done flu-season surveillance over the — Phil Emmert it's most needed." past 19 years, according to Smith. SC0M professor SCOM professor Phil Nine of those years the season peaked Emmert is particularly unhap- in Februan-. py with the state's decision to According to Jonathan Malone. cut university funding. 95 "Higher education is the medical director of the Health DAVE KlMufphotwraphrr Center, "If students come within the first place the government first day or two, there is more that Junior Nadm Morgan drives atone the baseline In JMU's 68-51 toss to OM Dominion University. has tried to solve its finan- we can do to treat the flu." Wasltmgton Post article. The cial problems every time," .vuiKnn said uiiUvuui rmdkriton cub .list) gUow \'irginia pub- linnu-rt said. "They make has been used in treating students lic colleges to raise tuition by up for mistakes of the gover- who are early in the course of the flu. as much as 5 percent, a move nor and legislature by ask- 'Tamiflu is a five-day course of med- that could generate $29 mil- ing state employees to bear ication that will help relieve symp- Dukes comeback lion for the state. the burden." toms and shorten the course of the In addition, Gov. Warner As direct results of budget illness by two days," Malone said. has recommended cutting cuts, Emmert said, many According to the InteliHealth the 2 percent salary increase classes are unavailable to stu- Web site (www.intelihealth.com), the promised to teachers, profes- dents, major and minor flu can last from 24 hours to more falls short vs. 0DU sors and other state employ- restrictions have become than a week. Malone said that the ees by Gov. Gilmore. The common and large, imper- fever can last for three to five days Lady Monarchs' inside game troubles JMU Washington Post said. sonal lecture classes have while the residual cough, sore The sting of these budg- increased. Faculty members throat and exhaustion can last up to et cull has not gone unfelt may not be able to travel to BY DREW WILSON over its first During that run, senior center at JMU. conferences where (hey can two weeks. assistant sports editor Sunday Methods of preventing the three trips Hollee Franklin picked up Janet Daniel, assistant interact with colleagues, and spread of the flu are to practice good A year ago, the Dukes ODU down trie two quick fouls and was professor of biology, has according to Emmert, hygiene by washing hands fre- shocked Old Dominion 68 court. Two forced to sit on the bench. taught at JMU since fall of "rechargeour intellectual bat- steals by With Franklin out. the Lady quently and covering the mouth University at the Convocation JMU 1999 and said she is uneasy teries," because of traveling when sneezing or coughing. The flu Center, ending the Lady junior Monarchs increased their lead about how she and other freezes. vaccine also is highly recommended Monarchs 113-game confer- 51 guard Jess to as manv as 18 points be/ore instructors will be able to run "The last eight years have and available at the Health Center. ence winning streak. Sunday, Cichowicz JMU cut the lead to 33-18 on a their programs and teach been devastating for Virginia According to Smith the Health JMU tried to defeat No. 25 led to a 4-0 layup by junior forward their classes effectively schools," Emmert said. "All Center already has administered ODU once again, but a large JMU lead in the first two min- Shanna Price before halftime. "The luring freezes and of these problems are results over 1,400 flu shots and has only first-half deficit proved to be utes. The Lady Monarchs "1 thought Hollee got off to budget cuts concern me of inadequate budgets and 300 vaccinations remaining. 'The too much despite a late come- responded by going inside. a horrible start with the two because of the threat they cuts, not just from this rear. sooner you get the vaccine the bet- back. The Lady Monarchs ODU outscored the Dukes fouls on the made baskets," pose to our mission in higher- The)''re results of lots of years ter protection it provides," Smith prevailed, winning 68-51. 22-2 over the next eight min- Childers said. "That really education teaching," Daniel of neglect of the need of state The Dukes started strong utes, including 9 points from lee EARLY, page 5 said. "In this way, the ones see HEALTH, page 5 forcing ODU to turn the ball senior Lucienne Berthieu. who are most at risk are our see FACULTY, page 5
KDR plans to Back to beginnings Bands play benefit for change ways new 'space' downtown after hazing Concert raises $200 for volunteer, political support group violations BY KATIE HOLT expenses of the bands from out people in need in public spaces BY ALISON FAROO staff writer staff writer of the area. Food Not Bombs hopes to Sometimes the best way to "We're a local band and we directly dramatize the level of After a hazing incident las! promote nonviok-nce and peace thought it was more fitting that as hunger in this country and the semester. Kappa Delta Rho is is with a little loud music. At surplus of food being wasted, taking steps to change hazing least that was the idea at according to the group's Web practices in both its own frater- Saturday night's Food Not _44 site tvww.uvbcom.com!'-peace nity and the rest of JMU. Bombs benefit concert at "The /PEACHTREEfstuff'stufpwhatis.h "We are moving forward, Space," a newly opened com- "...We thought it was tml. Tne organization is commit- away from the ' Animal-House'- munity center on Main Street. ted to the use of non-violent type partv," said junior Nick Cramped under a banner more fitting that as direct action to change society. Peterson, KDR president. "We reading "no bombs, no racism much of the profits as The K-Wbrd played first, per- are taking advantage of thr IU-U no capitalism," local bands The forming music from its CD rules and sanctions to make this K-Word. One Day Forever, Luck possible go to such a American Beats. The five-piece chapter better, as well as the Be A Lady and River City High mck band fmm Roanoke was Grew system." performed for a few dozen tight good organization that then followed by its touring During fraternity rush first lv packed fans. helps the less fortunate. partner. One Day Forever. semester, the fraternity ' Food Not Bombs is an inter- One Day, a Richmond-based, received a Judicial Charge of national network of egalitarian- indie-rock band pmvided a Hazing dealing witli a minor — Billv Sorrentino greal deal ol energy and inspira- and alcohol, Pelerson said. ism volunteers who serve free, junior, lead singer ofLuck Be A Lad\ hot vegetarian food to low- tion. LVspite injuring his knee The individual obtained two income peopk' and offer political dunng the firsl song, singer charges of drunk in public ROM-RT \ATT//ib».nlifi»r 59 and underage possession of support Brian Owen continued to play, Alumna Stephanie Chapman (formerly Schlosser. The Space is the newest loca- talking with the audience about alcohol. '00) performed at Court Square Theater Saturday tion for the local chapter of Food much of the profits as possible go both the Ftxxi Not Bombs organ- "Our pledge program has night with husband Nathan. The two met In France Not Bombs. Appmximately $200 to such a gotxl organi/iition that ization and the motivation taken out everything that has and write and perform modern-folk music together. in donations and proceeds from helps the k-ss fortunate" said jun- behind the hind's songs. Owen any dealing with alcohol, and Chapman was a music major and co-founder of the the show went to benefit tne ior Billy Sonentino, guitarist and deducted one song to all the we've submitted a whole iu-w the BluesTones. a JMU all-female a cappella group. organization. The remaining lead singer ut Luck Be A Lady. SEE STORY PAGE 13. funds went to cover the ttvd By giving away free food to see FOUR, page 5 ME KDR. page 5
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Call Major Chris Love at 568-3633 MONDAY, JAN. 28, 2002 I THE BREEZE 13 I With honors "Being responsible kind of blew up UVa. starts fund raising in our faces." campaign to promote the school's honor code SHELLEY STREED NEWS Pag* 4 senior Victim recounts Ashby Crossing fire BY BRENNA WALTON v til nwriter They had had a party the observed, the roof paneling night before, and they attempt- had begun to melt, and since Despite the fact that they had ed to comply with the complex the roof underneath was con- a heightened awareness of fire- management's written request structed with plywood, which safety Issues, victims of the Ashby that smokers not throw ciga- would have quickly and easily Crossing ha' continue to reflect rette butts off the balcony, burned, it was probable the fire on what triggered recent events. according to Streed. The request would have been out of control The occupants of an Ashby had been announced through at that point. Crussingapartmentbuikiingweie flyers posted in the buildings. According to Shifflett, awakened by the Hamsonburg Streed said she and her room- most of the apartment build- Fire Department after their neigh- mates instructed those who had ings are constructed with bors called in a balcony fire last gone out to the balcony to smoke wood frames covered in ply- Saturday morning. to put their extinguished ciga- wood and vinyl siding. The apartment lost its storage rettes into an old flower pot. "The fire department said that unit, but nothing very valuable, According to Hamsonburg if they had gotten there five min- according to senior Shelley Fire Chief Larry Shifflett, he utes later, it would have been the Streed. who lives in 1161 H. The speculates that some of the ciga- Commons all over again," Streed unit had contained cardboard rettes were not completely extin- said, referring to the Nov. 10 fire boxes and Christmas decorations. guished thus causing the fire. in Commons building 891. The balcony has been con- Streed said, "Being responsi- As they extinguished the demned and people are not per- ble kind of blew up in our faces." fire, the fire fighters kept resi- mitted to be on it. The final dam- The fire appeared to have dents updated on what was age costs have not yet been ignited slightly before 7:30 a.m. happening and informed the assessed by Ashby maintenance. Saturday and began on apart- occupants that a cigarette can sit The alleged $10,000 in damages ment H s second floor balcony. in a couch for up to five hours reported in the Jan. 22 Breeze was The fire traveled up to the third before it will ignite, according to an estimate made by the fire floor and was beginning to Streed. This could explain why department. Ashby Crossing reach the roof just as the fire the fire did not start for hours management was unavailable department arrived. after someone had smoked a for comment as of press time. Burn patterns showed cigarette on the balcony. The occupants of the dam- that the fire most likely start- While the fire department aged apartment are fairly sure ed in the flower pot, accord- extinguished the fire, inhabi- DAVE K1MJsenior photographs that they are covered under their ing to Shifflett tants of the building waited out- Ashby Crossing apartment 1161 H caught fir* after residents threw a Friday night party. parents' homeowner's insur- According to Streed and her side and were allowed back into ly affect her apartment. She According to Streed, the fied," she said. "It wasn't exact- ance plans, according to Streed. roommates, one can see the dark the building within one to two said that she had slept through experience was frightening, ly fun waking up the day after According to Streed, she and spot beneath the paneling on the hours, according to senior the incident until her room- but she and her roommates your birthday with a firefighter her roommates still are not com- far-left comer of their balcony Stephanie Hammack, who lives mate woke her and told her extend their gratitude pounding down your door. pletely sure how the fire started. where the fire started where the in 1161 1. they needed to get out of the toward the- neighbors that Thanks so much to the girls who Streed said they were all in bed flower pot was located. She said that since the fire building and there were discovered the fire and called called it in, they saved us. We by 3.30 a.m., and the fire did not Streed said they were lucky was on the opposite side of the already four fire trucks outside the fire department. [the entire building] owe them start until almost four hours later. because, as she speculated and building, the fire did not direct- the building. "We were absolutely petri- so much." Ecstasy bill opponents fight for the right to party BY TARA RAMROOP cause of death." "I believe that, fundamen- like alcohol, nicotine and caf- The California Aggie According to the National health risk that this drug could Institute on Drug Abuse, ' have, even from just one use." The CCLE disagrees with tally, an adult has the right to feine. Under this act, people are The Ecstasy Prevention Act of MDMA, commonly known as According to Sen. Graham's this sentiment, as they feel that control his or her own con- being targeted just on the fact 2001, introduced to the US. Ecstasy, stimulates the release of Web site, the apparent harm- people have the right to control sciousness," Boire said. "The that they are attending raves, Senate floor by Sen. Bob the neuretransmitter serotonin lessness of the drug has lead to their own minds. basis of human autonomy is and it doesn't have anything to Graham, is currently under fire from brain neurons, producing its pervasiveness in American "In one way it's trying to tar- that you have the right to do with their behavior. It's just from civil liberties organizations. a high that lasts from several life today. get people who are using make your own decisions, and the fact that you're taking this A report issued by the Center minutes to an hour. "In part, Ecstasy use is ris- Ecstasy based on their lifestyle," that includes responsibly alter- drug they don't approve of." for Cognitive Liberty and Ethics, MDMA can produce stimu- ing because teenagers believe said Richard Glen Boire, attor- ing your consciousness with Supporters of the bill insist a nonprofit organization work- lant effects such as an enhanced it is a safe way to get high ney and author of the report. the use of any drug, technique that there aren't any unconstitu- ing to protect fundamental civil sense of pleasure and self-confi- and remain energized "K.iies are the hotbed for or technology." tional profiling techniques liberties, finds that the Ecstasy dence and increased energy. Its through late-night parties Ecstasy use. It's not like mari- The CCLE feels that there are being employed, as well as no Prevention Act unconstitution- psychedelic effects include feel- known as 'raves,'" the Web juana where there's a telltale already so many mind-altering efforts to shut down electronic ally profiles people attending ings of peacefulness, acceptance site said. "Nothing can be odor, or heroin, where people drugs that are legal and that this dance parties. "raves," or electronic dance par- and empathy. further from the truth. have marks on their arms to bill is an inappropriate use of "The bill is by no means tar- ties, and misappropriates feder- "This is more of an education Ecstasy can cause brain dam- indicate usage. It's really hard government power to punish geting raves; we're just trying al funds to communities willing piece to go after the users," said age, potentially fatal dehy- for cops to tell who's been using responsible users of Ecstasy to help the communities that to outlaw these raves. Tandy Barrett, Graham's legisla- dration and overheating and this drug, and they rely on pro- "People have a strange view agreed to take initiative over The bill passed the Senate tive assistant. "There's a misper- can precipitate heart attacks filing to determine who's been of drugs in our society," Boire the drug," Barrett said. "We on Dec 20 as part of the Justice ception that Ecstasy is safe. This or strokes. In Florida alone using it." said. They ignore how perva- want to give them the Authorization Bill, HR-2215. It bill will require a test by the last year, there were 25 Boire feels that these harmful sive they are. The government is resources they need and is now in conference with the National Institute on Drug deaths in which MDMA or a effects can be avoided with allowing people to alter their encourage other communities House of Representatives. Abuse to outline the serious variant thereof was listed as a responsible use of the drug. consciousness with other drugs to take initiative as well." Medical experts struggle to help GHB addicts kick the habit BY LINDA MARSA March 2000. No statistics have mild stimulant that produces a I*romoters of the drug contend Los Angeles Times yet been released. GHB use is feeling of intoxication or eupho- that it helps to release growth GHB Emergencies Despite reports linking it to also difficult to track because ria and releases inhibitions, hormones, boosting muscle mass dozens of deaths and thousands the chemical is excreted from which is why it's a popular and trimming fat. of overdoses, the illegal supple- the body within 12 hours, and party drug. GHB was first developed in Although the party drug Ecstasy ment GHB just won't disappear. most emergency rooms don't In higher doses, however, the 1960s as an anesthetic, but First banned in the United test for the presence of the drug. anecdot.il reports indicate it research was discontinued has received more publicity, States more than a decade ago by Consequently, GHB use seriously depresses the central when high doses in animals federal regulators, the substance often goes undetected. nervous system. Even a small caused grand mal seizures, said GHB abuse is growing and has — best known as a party drug Trinka Porrata, a retired Los increase in the dosage can Wallace Winters, a former used on the rave scene—remains Angeles Police Department nar- push the sedative effects to ,i UCLA pharmacology professor popular with fitness buffs, insom- cotics detective who has investi- lethal level, causing uncon- who has studied GHB In the accounted for more emergency niacs and the depressed, who buy gated GHB for more than five sciousness, slowed heart rate, 1980s, GHB was sold in health it on the Internet and from under- years, believes that the statistics respiratory depression and food stores as a sleep aid and room visits in recent years. ground sources. on emergency room visits and coma, doctors say. nonsteroulal performance Now medical experts report deaths linked to GHB understate And habitual use even fot enhancer tor bodybuilders. In another problem: GHB is highly the problem. "These figures are just a few weeks, can cause peo- 1990, however, the F I*> Am MACOILLIS say, ( an honor be bought?'" deterred by its being publi- they had been planning the received no help on it It is now single sanction, alumni lead- ///(■ Hdllmioir Sun s*ud Leigh Muldledilch Jr., a cized. The money could be bet- honor endowment more than overseen by a 23-person student ers say. What has frustrated I here WM .i tin l*»^l Virginia graduate and a ter spent elsewhere." a year before physics professor committee and nearly 200 stu- them is to watch the system University of Virginia .ilumni, former president ol the alumni Cither colleges also are trying Louis Bloomfield, with the dent support officers who — for many, the most cher- when the tchooTe renowned aasodaUon's hoard of man- to shore up honor systems at a help of a computer program, advise those accused of honor ished part of their college honor SVStefll Wtt .1 tr.ulition agers "My response Is, I don't time when many students come discovered disturbing similari- offenses and educate students experience — become clut- thni they carried in theif hearts know it (the system) can be pre- from high schools where thev ties last spring in essays about the code. tered with legalisms and But today, those same old- served, DUl it was an essential say cheating is the norm, and involving 156 students in his It remains a single sanc- come under court challenges timers say, the system m i element of im education, and I when the Internet has made it course. Twenty-three of the tion" system, in which a single from high priced lawyers jump-atari trom ttvir wallets WOUld lx- remiss as someone easier to cut ethical comers. students have left the uniwi'-i violation will result in expul- hired by accused students. In .in unprecedented effort, who bebevea tn the system not At Washington and Lee Iv, t»6 cases have been sion. (Other systems flunk stu- Still, alumni officials say, (ho University of Virginia tn tr\ lo preserve it " University in Lexington, the dropped, 22 are awaiting trial dents in classes where they are many former students are Alumni Association is solicit- Class of 1960 has raised about and 40 are under investigation caught cheating but don't neces- willing to financially support ing donations tor .) S2 million $750,000 to create an honor Still, alumni officials said, sarily expel them.) The honor the system because they rec- 1 loiior I lulownunt' that will -66- institute opening last weekend the plagiarism scandal has like- committee is considering adopt ognize that times have likely pav lor ethus seminars The institute will promote ethi- ly fueled a fund-raising cam- ing a more flexible system on changed: Their alma mater is and promotional videos, There have been cal behavior in high schools and paign that has reached $1.4 mil- the theory that faculty and stu- no longer a bastion of Virginia among other things to bolster reactions In other the workplace, and indirectly lion in gifts and pledges from dents would be more willing to gentry bred on personal an honor system that has help sustain the school's 137- about I.IXX) donors just four report violations. honor codes, but a sprawling shown siejis ol weakening. alumni of my age veej old honor system. months after solicitations went university with 18,000 stu The tumi-raisin^ campaign While an "honor endow- out to alumni. dents of all backgrounds takes place lass than s year after who say, 'Can honor ment" might seem at odds "When these kinds of -6 6 Thomas Hall, the chairman revelations that more than lOii be bought?' with the idea of honor systems things receive national pub- 0l the Student honor committee, university students mi^ht have as natural outgrowths of good licity, you clearly get height- This simply isn 't the said he is "thrilled'' that alumni plagiarized an essay in a — Leigh Middleditch Jr. character, such efforts don't ened interest from the (alum- same school it was... appreciate the difference physics dass — a ffcsndal that I \j jlumnus necessarily mean that honor ni) population about where between today's campus and brought the university unwanfr codes have outlived their use- things stand and what is when it was all white the one they kneu ed worldwide attention. -99 fulness, said Donald McCabe, being done. said alumni "This simply isn't the same Administrators and Student a Rutgers University business association director John males mostly from the school it was, say, in the 1960s, leaders welcome the alumni professor and founder of the 5yer, S 1961 graduate. "It's a when it was all white males, effort. Baying it WOI buttress I Students interviewed last c enter tor Academic Entegrit) natural entree to ask alumni South. mostly from the South,'' said 160-year-old honor system that week on the stately His surveys have found that 23 to support this." Halt a senior. (rusts Students not SO "lie, cheat Charlottesyille campus said percent of students at colleges As the story goes, the — Thomas Hall " there are a lot of con- or steal" at risk ot expulsion they respected the alumni's with student-run honor sys Virginia honor code got its I'Vj. Major, stituencies to reach out to, the siudcnl honor committee chairman — in return lor freedoms sudl M ish to strengthen the honor terns admit to serious cheat- impetus in 1840, when a student sheer lize IS |USl enormous. as unpnxtored exams. system but were skeptical that ing, compared with 46 percent on horseback shot a professor 55 and a lot of students didn't At the same time, the cam- spending more money would of students at colleges without on campus. As the professor lay have the experience of an paign has raised a question fat accomplish it. them. As the world around dying, he declined to identify honor system in their high ing campuses around the coun- "It won't have very much honor systems has changed his killer, saying he would con- "They need to have different Schools* he said try! Is it worth retaining coDe influence. The precepts of the dramatically, (UVa.) is using fess if he was an honorable man, options for people, like protu As ol piess tune, alumni giate honor codes that can sur- honor system are already pret- its resources to stay on top of the killer never did. tion, rather than just, 'You're out association leaden say they \ rve onK with Bnendal backing ty well known around cam- it," McCabe said. "You can't The system formally began of here,'" student Leyla are unsure how they will use or large support structures? pus," student Abe Barth said. buy honor, but vou can create in 1842, when a professor rajouhandehsaid. the $100,000 in annual income " Iliere ha\e been reaction* "If you're going to break the a culture that encourages it." instructed students to sign a Many alumni aren't neces- expected to be generated by by other alumni of my age who code, I don't think you'll be UVa. alumni leaders say note to each exam saying they sarily opposed to revising the the S2 million endowment. 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Fr400 AdvancedCon\ersation First dbme, first served. if Fr 420 French Theatre Mus 200 Music in General Culture Arth 417 Masterpieces of French An For more information, ^ contact 568-6217 > MJPB or visit www.upb.org For more information, contact the Office of International Programs in llillcrest East, 568-6419 international fljmu.edu. w^w jmu.edu ii NEWS MONDAY, JAN. 28. 2(102 I THK BRKKZK I 5 Early deficit too much for Dukes EARLY, from /w^e J way back up the court, you're having turnovers aid not while the Dukes struggled, hurt us right off the bat. Hollee Cichowicz made her sixth stopping them on defense — it shooting only 33 percent. h.is been pbying so well for us steal of the game and passed makes it difficult to comeback." "I don't think our team ... If I could ch-ingeone thing in to Price for the layup, cutting Berthieu -'n All-American WM as emotionally ready to the Kill game, it would be those the lead to 9 potato. candidate who misted lltl MM play this game as they were," two fouls." A foul by Coker sent junior son with a torn anterior cruciate Childers said. "They were JMU and ODU matched forward Nadine Morgan to the ligament, finished w ith a career emotionally ready to play each other offensively at the line, where she sank the second of high 32 [Hunts ■long with 13 and with that, they were Art of the second half, but the two free throws to make the score boards Coker added a atMOfl physically a little bit better l.iily Monarchs slowly extend- 56-48. However, that 8-point high 17 points. ready to play." ed their lead to ,is manv as 22 deficit was as ckise as the I hikes ( fjvfously, the difference in Keener said, "ODU is with the duo of Berthieu and would come to (he Lady the ball game was our inability always a really emotional game, sophomore Monique Coker in Monarchs ODU's Sharron to stop llerthieu," Childers said. especially in the last two years the paint. The Dukes dwindled Francis scored 4 straight points — "She was a warrior out there. If! really built because we have the lead down to 15 point! her only 4 points of the game — We just weren't quick enough in been one of the few teams in the when freshman center KryM.il on a jump shot and a drive to the the low post to defend her. conference that's been able to Brooks' shot made the score 50- basket to push the load Kick to 12. "I've never seen her that OOflnptSI with them." 35 with 10:40 to play. "I think that drive was cer- aggressive m ■ guns vet this The two teams have set up After 5 consecutive points by tainly the play that stopped our yeai In the other games that a strong rivalry in recent Berthieu pushed the lead back comeback," Childers said ■he s pfeysdi She almost seemed years In addition to last to 20, senior guard Aljyson In the end, ODU increased like a role player. But [Sunday] year's battle at the Convo, Keener nailed a 3-pointer to the lead back to 17 to remain was certainly no role player — the two also played for the spark the crowd. Franklin then unbeaten in IheCAA. the was the player." ( A A Tournament title, with sank back-to-back baskets to "We didn't finish the game Price led |MU with 15 points ODU winning and receiving decrease the ODU advantage to very well," Childers said. "We before fouling out in the final the automatic bid into the 13 potato got it back down to 8 (points) minutes Morgan added 12 NCAA Tournament After an ODU free throw, and then we had a defensive points, 8 of which came from 1 he Dukes will look to Price hit a 3 to pull the Dukes breakdown." the foul line. Cichowicz finished rebound from the kiss to ODU to within 56-45 with 5:56 left Price said, "We did try to with 5 points and six SSHStS when they travel to Drexel Junior forward Shanna Price eludes a Monarch defender in the second half. As the make a run, but it's kind of hard on Sunday afternoon at the Convocation Center. The Lady Monarchs shot University Feb. 1 in Lady Monarchs made their if you're making a run and almost 54 percent from the field, Philadelphia. Pa Faculty members concerned Health Center about losing staff due to cuts swamped due to luu rr,fnmp*gt i members to other universi- about it," Mast said. "We do Although a hiring freeze universities ties and the older ones to hSVS to tighten our belts, and exists, the university will take influenza cases Additionally, faculty mem- i art) n Hrement," he said it's not fair. But the administra- care of any holes left b) bers may look out of state, like The (acuity that remains tion isiominitted to seeing our departing faculty. "If there ill \i TH.frompQt l Russell did, for better job will bo demoralized." programs run successfully and were a critical position (vacat- said. "It takes two weeks for the v; opportunities if state budget Other faculty members that the quality of our pro- ed), we would fill it." said flu vaccine to become effective conditions worsen or remain have taken the cuts in stride. grams is maintained." Fred Hilton, director of and develop peak immunity" ID. the same. Merle Mast, SSSOdSJS pro- Brian Charette, a part-time According to the Intelil kviltri University Communications I- Flu shots are avail- ^ A young faculty member lessor and interim nursing instructor and interim director If a position needed to main- VMt site, "The current flu vaccine is 1 ablable during normal told Kmmert recently, department head, said she of human resources, acknowl- tain the academic program composed of inactivated, or dead, 1 Health Center oper- "Everyone below the age of 50 views I he budget cuts as part edged he is concerned about was left vacant, exceptions to influenza vfaussi of nose particu- ating2 hours (Mon.- i-. looking tor another job." of an inevitable downtrend in the cuts but "is pleased that Dr. the freeze policy could be lar (flu) strains Inactivated virus Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Emmert responded that the economic cycle. Rose has g(»ne out of his way made by the president's es don't cause illness, but they trick everyone above the age of 50 "I won't speak for other to ensure that cuts have as lit- office, Hilton said. the immune system into respond- Sat 8 am. -12 p.m.) was contemplating early faculty members, but the tle effect as possible in the Conversely, if a position ing as if they were a real threat 1 ne without appointment. retirement, including him- impression in my department classroom. This reflects Rose's body prepares a defense and becomes vacant that isn't cru- f- Cash, checks, and self. "We will lose some of is that my faculty is pretty vision to guard the student's attacks the already dead virus. cial, it won't be filled right FLEX accepted. our finest young faculty accepting and very pro-active experience." away, he said. Later, when live influenza enters the body, the immune system Students: $9 remembers the vims am), with its defenses ready,quickly attaiks aixl Faculty: $9 fights off disease." KDR put on social probation for hazing According to Smith, the vac- ■ Family members: cine is still combative even $9 available only to KDR. horn BOM I The university sanctions, social probation until the end positive," Peterson said. "It when administered during the family members set by Greek life, included of the Spring 2002 semester will basically be an open plan for this semester for a flu season. over 18 and required KDR to hold a forum for whatever the audi- more educations! focus," According to the Health piSSSntStion on lu/ing for stu- ence wants to talk about, Peterson said Center Wfeb site, the flu shots BIS dents and faculty to attend. For with a panel of 10 people From the national fraterni- U "70 percent to 90 percent effective the latter punishment, KDR is who can answer questions ty level, KDR was put on This is a way to take for most peopk' at pmtecting organizing a panel of io peo- and give comments." MK ial probation until the end against thnv strains of flu." ple, including Greek presi- KDR's ha/ing seminar will oi February, meaning it can our punishment and Smith said she was pleased hold only dry functions regls dents, church representatives take place Feb. 26 at 8 pm in with the incteaSS m student uti- make it positive. and university Greek represen- (-ratton-Stovall Theatre. tared with the university it lization of the flu vaccine this tStiVSS tO "give a wide vanet\ "It's an educational event, also must submit monthly year and attributes the success in — Nick Peterson «t dtrrerent perspectives on and we encourage everyone re\ lews to its national eXCM U part to the marketing through the junior. KDR president ha/ir.g," Peterson BBjd, to come," Peterson said. "We school. I got a had cough and ti\e dim tor who speaks for Office of Health Promotions ■ I his is | way to take our don't just think of hazing as a nanny nose. 1 eventually went to the chapter to the national Junior Kerry Williams said, "I the Health (enter and got some hoard. Peterson said 55 punishment and make it Greek issue will remind myself how miser- medicine and after a week and a able I am feeling now when I am half, I was feeling better" tooBBy to get a sln-t next year." In in excerpt from "Colds The C en ter for I Xsease Con tn >l What's Myth and What's Fact," Four bands bring in benefit bucks also does surveillance and tracks featured on the Intelil lealth cases of influenza activity and Web site, a common myth is dis- I ill H. twm page 1 Goodbye." Junior Blaine gins who like to have fun, and of entertaining die small but places states into the categories nl pelled. "People often complain girls in the audinne. encourag- O'Brien, I ink's bass player, we want our friends ."id faas to attentive audience. Junior Philip no activity, sporadic, regional of the 'stomach flu an illnesses ing tlu'in Io "see yourself as onasrszed the event, and being a have fun, too." Whitfield slid he wasexi ited to activity arid widespread. In the th.it strictly speaking does not beautiful* .md not S3 listen to Harnsonhurg hwxl band may ( losing the show was River see shows like this in most recent weekly surveillance, i vi.t Ihe influenza virus that the media or other messages ha\e provided I ink Ik- a I ad\ < it\ High Ilk' Richmond nick I larnsonburg. Virginia tell into the Ngfonal c.uises flu affects onlv the respi- thai tells them how they should with some home-court comlort. hand's musk mixed daash 101 k "[This is| exacth what activity level. r.Hon system, not the digestive feel about themselves I lies.- shows are a hidden with pop punk. River City is Harrisonburg needed; a nice TnaSS studies show that the tract, upset stomachs are caused I u«k Be a lady took the gem " said junior I niersson known (of its high energy per- space for kids and others to flu is not jiM prevalent at |MU or by other germs, including a Stage alter OIK- IXI\ PORVSE Barillas, guitarist tor I ink Be a formances the band |iM express snd enjoy themselves in Harrisonburg," Smith said. variety oi \ EIUM md food-bom Sorrvntino described I uik\ IV' a I ady "I I hey're| small and hap released its first lull length Ine Space holds Food Not "Although predictably the flu bacteria" lad) as a "power-pop, Heatk's- pening under people's noses." debut. River (itv High Ykm'i Bombs meetings every dot's spread taster in communal Junior I eah Met"omlv add, nuvts IVtv/er type Kind." luck BarlDss added that these types Turn Doien, in September [he Ihursday at 8 p.m. and tree settings." Smith snd, referring to "I did not even n-ali/e I may performed SOngS trom its newly i>l shOWS attract .m under band currently is touring nation- meals are served every Friday at the on campus dorms. have had the flu until I read the released CP/EP 77r World a em ground following ally, to be followed by a 4p.m.TheSpaeeisk)catedat 181 Junior Jose Gonzalez said, list ot ■ymptoma i just thought I Rwiutn/, iin hiding 'Taken for "Were gonna take fun to the t uropesn tour South Main St., across from the "The flu season really hit me had a cold thai just wouldn't go ( .i.inite" and I lello Mv Swevt, limit." Manilas said. "We're just All tour bands did a great |i b Massanutten Regional i ibrarv hard. 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I Coupon not valid with any other otter One coupon pet person per visit Good «niy al parhopaung Clwck-tv A* restaurants Closed Sundae ^Zmmmm* EXPIRES MARCH 1,2002 For more info, call 568-6217 flj or visit www.upb.org MAINgTREET Recruiting Has Begun! tive Pn Wednesday One of the Nation's January 30th best funk rock bands More than 50 positions are available for next falL spring, and summer terms Virginia Coalition in Western/Eastern Europe & Latin America. with guest J.M.U.'s own Gea Just $5.00 Contact Judy Cohen's office for details: Phone 568-6979 ore-mail ADAM M. SHARP BREEZE REAPER'S VIEW -T5«%fltif* Council candidate to f3U» MO/TVA «rtvT— oaaJNdB restore King's dream How will history view Dr. in. If a dream is the heater in Martin Luther King |r.? Will the your dorm or apartment that PHOTt 500TH country see him .is a Christian warms you, then a vision is the leader who strove for social jus- consuming fire that destroys tut'1 Perhaps historians will tout your room. A vision hates the King's political role in the fight status quo, and it will not shut fbf the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It up, regardless of the opposition. ■*. could be that Martin Luther Visionaries are assassinated. King Jr. Day becomes just anoth- Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma ffy. ■$*<**%& ME, er day off from the bank, the Gandhi and King — these men post office and school. Maybe had a vision for peace and unifi- CK>Aff?TI* . generations from now millions cation. Lincoln wanted to wel- of schoolchildren will know Dr. come the South back without Martin Luther King Jr. simply as malice or revenge after the Civil the man who had a dream. War. Gandhi desired to see Was that all that this moral Hindus and Muslims live rteMtvK2'4**- giant was about? A dream? together in peace. King yearned Were his challenges to the peo- to remove the racial divide ple of the United States only a between blacks and whites I hs serin of persuasive speeches by vision was equality, and it a dreamer? The focus of all the shaped his life all the way to his activities at JMU over the holi- death at a Memphis hotel. day weekend seemed to focus Since King had a vision, he on our dreams for a better became a man of action A tomorrow. 1 think, however, that dreamer would have been con- the legacy of King, as well as his tent to sit back and talk of how challenge to all succeeding gen- life should be; King got up and erations, is one of action and worked to make his vision a \ ision, not one of a dream. reality. From organizing bus boycotts to marching into the teeth of vicious dogs and savage -44- cops to challenging the con- scious of the entire nation from "Ifa dream is the heater the steps of the Lincoln HOUSE EDITORIAL Memorial, King affected count- in your dorm or less millions through his vision and actions, not just his dream. apartment that warms Perhaps if we learned more Events reinforce dangers of smoking about King's vision, a tragic Starting as early as ele- according to the 2001 cle, having smoked since the building. you, then a vision is the reality in Harrisonburg would mentary school, students (. ontinuing Student Survey their early teen years, and In the Nov. 15 issue of not exist. Sadly, as long as King's are taught that smoking is results. This means approx- are ready to try to break the The Breeze, Harrisonburg consuming fire that only legacy is a dream, our polit- bad. They learn smoking imately one in four people habit. Often, these people Fire Chief Larry Sniffled ical leaders will not feel guilty kills, smoking gives you smoke, knowing full well are met with a challenge said the most logical destroys your room." about sacrificing the vision of bad breath, smoking that they are adversely because a smoking addic- explanation for the fire equality for their own political makes your teeth turn yel- affecting their health. What tion is both physical and was a cigarette or other 99- advancement. Unfortunately, low, smoking is not cool. in the world would moti- mental. The temptation to smoking material. this is the sad case of the Lucy F. This education continues vate such a large number of smoke while at a party, The situation that Now some people may ask, Simms Elementary School here through middle school people to do this? between classes or when occurred Jan. 20 in Ashby "What is the difference between in Harrisonburg. and into high school. Yet The survey indicated the stress of school gets too Crossing also seems to be a vision and a dream?" A dream Located in the Northeast sector as the years pass, more that 9 percent of smokers much to handle all can trig- the result of supposedly tends to be a fanciful depiction of the city, the Simms building and more children and smoke less than one ciga- ger a swift reversal to the extinguished cigarettes. of what reality might be or what housed the local area's only school teens become smokers rette a day. These people days of smoking. While the cigarettes at fault an individual might desire that for African- American children dur- despite the warnings. most likely are social Aside from the usual reportedly were put out in reality become. Some dreams ing segregation. Named for a tire- Somewhere along the smokers" — individuals banter about the ill-effects an old flowerpot — in an may be nobler than others, but less educator who spent her life line, smoking becomes an who smoke very little, if at of smoking on one's health, effort to comply with thf common aspects remain. We serving the African-American intriguing and exciting all, during the week but will this year has brought new Ashby management's hope all have dreams, but no one community surrounding the activity. Popular culture smoke when they hit the awareness to the potential that students not throw cig- shoots a dreamer. building, the school became the often -hows smoking as town on the weekends. This dangers of smoking Two arette butts off balconies — Yes, King had a dream, but soul of a neighborhood cut off by being harmless and preva- phenomenon includes the serious apartment fires this ,\ flic still began. he was not a dreamer. He was a prejudice from the rest of the lent, and its influences ever-popular concept of school year were caused by Of course, these are two \ HOMiy What is the difference white city. reach a new, impressionable "smoking while drinking." cigarettes that didn't quite cigarettes among the count- between a vision and a dream? When desegregation finally generation. And while While this practice seems go out when tossed. less that are lit and then If a dream is a soft melody, a reached Harrisonburg, the sometime cliched, peer harmless at first glance, it The Nov. 10 fire in the extinguished every day, but soothing symphony we play at Simms students ended up at the pressure begins to take often can lead to more Commons left 48 students doesn't it go to show that night as we fall asleep, then a formerly all-white schools and hold, and suddenly smok- extensive cigarette use and without a home, caused an addictive product that vision is the alarm clock that the Simms school was closed. wakes us up. A dream calms us, Several community organiza- ing becomes the "in" thing a habit that is more difficult between $500,000 and can kill, cause bad breath but a vision compels us to move. tions moved into the vacant to do. to break. $750,000 in damage, and yellow teeth, stain fin- It shakes us, it blasts us out of At JMU, 26 percent of Some college students resulting in the renova- gers and start fires is jusfl a see DREAM, page S any complacency we might be students smoke cigarettes, already have gone full cir- tion and reconstruction of bad idea? JONATHAN KELLY BREEZE READER'S VIEW The Breeze Student has differing view on America's role (ulie Sproe«er Managbig Amanda Capp When looking at the that country was execute*! m Their giuls included conquer- Communist Soviet Union all MCJfl Christine Anderson exercise of American order to prevent any future ing all of Europe, spreading attempted to force a cruel /(Mr Richard Sakfthaug power abroad calamities resembling the fall of totalitarianism, exterminating brand of totalitarianism on ffifcjf I irnl'.n M.irli throughout the course of the the I'M in lower--. lews and other minorities and people all around the world. etas ran lames David last century, an important trail Osama bin Laden might try creating a society governed America, on the other hand. to label the United States .is an Consistently has supported the I >f>mion ftiitw l.-ii'iu. Nowlin of our country's exploits alwa\ s exclusively by Aryans — hardly stands out. Every time we stand aggressor by pointing to our legitimate or noble reasons for cause of freedom, justice and Sfyiff IUIIIOI Jennifer Surface up to an enemy, we do so in military pretence in Saudi going to war. benevolence for all people. I ilU't Danielle Polulo order to promote goodness m Arabia, but why did we go VVhat were the objectives ot Granted, we have at times Ibmaator KC Gardner the world. Though most of us there in the first place' We went the Somali warlords and ban- bean torced to align ourselves Travis Clingenpeel take this concept as a given, it is there to defend the Saudis dits whom we fought in 1993? with unsavory dictators in Ant ijMrifAffto Drew Wilfton absolutely crucial to remember against the aggression of Basically, they wished to pro- order to stop our enemies, but . ittw ■eaninr Gajrwtkl America's special moral role in Saddam Hussein We and the long a bloody civil war among never out of the malevolent lennifei Sikorski the world as a beacon of free- Saudis had a common interest the Somali tribes to gain as will to actually denv people photo i I Robert Natt dom and democracy. in wishing to check Hussein's much power as they could their basic human nghts. In Jane Mdtugh In reference to the column threat to international security while their own people starved fact, our influence on such dic- by Zak Salih in the Jan. 24 issue and harmony. Hussein, alter all, to death trom famine. If it wen- tatorships has helped to turn Art Dtn Meghan Murphy of The Breeze, there are some ignited the entire msis by not for our humanitarian inter- ■0CM Of them onto the road to Stephanie Nelson GnpM -' Ht •> matters on the subject of moral attempting to annex Kuwait. vention, many more would democracy. Such cases include sirptu-n Omttrinoki precept that 1 would like to He persecuted millions ot [>oo have died. ii Saivadof In 1984 and the (hilini' . SteGrainer address. Although Salih made pie in Kuwait, thn*atened other Salih says, "To describe the Philippines in 1986. Orttint ialgn aUtot I In n-sj Sullivan some excellent points about Alab nations "I really liked my "My Little Ponies.' "Play-doh." 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It's all about love 61 Harangues and promises. 27 Home 37 Long and Peeples 48 Tolstoy novel," Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept 22) 28 City in Arkansas 39 Sword handle Karenina" £ ttg Today is a 5 - You hold yourself Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) DOWN 29 Thin wire nails 40 Traveler's bed 49 Lowly laborer 'ml i" high standards and always fry 1 Bastes and hems R Today is a 6 - It's time to get back 30 White heron 42 Samples 50 NaCI JMJ '" please Thai s why others are 2 U.S. leader 31 Jazz clarinetist 43 Four-posters 51 March 15, e.g. so impressed by your work. to work. You're ready, willing and able. Your lists and plans are 3 Feed-bag morsels Johnny 45 Detroit player 54 Chill You're your own worst critic, because 4 Gambling parlor's 33 Actor Wendell you notice all the little things that didn't memorized, or close to it. You re 46 Assist, criminally 55 Pioneering TV co. get done. committed. 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'let's make "About five seconds later, fun of these the whole idea should have m fools story,' been dropped, really," Walsh is it?" junior Sean Walsh added. asked, rinning ear to ear, What would ever provoke hiding K e fact that he was three ordinary college stu- serious. dents to try out for the foot- Walsh, along with juniors ball team? Andrew Werner and Steve Bernacki is just curious to Bernacki are three serious see what it is like to be on the ys with a serious mission: field with Division I players. £5ey want to play football. But "I just think it would be wait, it gets better. They want incredible to be on the field to play football for JMU. with people who are getting It seems like a pretty big scholarships to do this," he challenge. With only their sen- said. ior years ahead of them, you Walsh said that when he is would think that the only 40 years old, and his naive 6- challenge on their minds year-old asks him if he played would be to graduate on time. football in college, he will get But a good "challenge" is the to say yes. "They won't real- name of their game. ize that I'm scrawny and skin- Werner explained how last ny and that I know that I am semester, he and his friends going to get killed." would often go to Buffalo Walsh added, "At least you Wild Wings for Leg Night try,' you know? The worst after playing pick-up football thing they can do is say no, games. Over several baskets and what? We end up being in of tasty chicken legs, they better shape than we were would brainstorm various when we started. ways they could challenge "None of us, I think, realis- themselves. tically expect to actually make "We came up with way too it," Walsh said with a chuckle. many bad ideas," Werner "I do!" exclaimed Werner, said, shaking his head. "Only with a playful glare at Walsh. a few we have actually tried "I think I'll make the team!" to act on." Becoming a member of a Like last semester's Mac & college athletic team takes Cheese marathon, for hard work and dedication. So instance. They decided to see what are they doing exactly to how long they could last on a get themselves into shape? strict macaroni and cheese "Our training consists of, diet. Walsh didn't partake in well, eating to bulk up, lifting, this particular challenge. In running and watching his place was friend, junior 'Rudy,'" Werner said, refer- Jeremy Bosdell. ring to their favorite football /"Outside a single meal of flick. "We need to watch a lit- breakfast, we would have to tle more 'Rudy.' We've been t eat macaroni and cheese, like slacking off in that area." ■you know, a midnight snack," The trio has been going to jWerner said. "So Jeremy and UREC two to three days a Are you interested in studying abroad in Latin America? If so, come to an informational meeting regarding a 9-credit JMU-sponsored summer program JMU in Buenos Aires Monday, January 28 5-6 p.m. Taylor 309 For further information. visit the program website at http://www.jmu.eda/polisci.bios,blake;bsas2002l OR contact the program director, Dr. Chris Blake, at blakech;ajmu.edu Deadline: Tuesday,February 5 hoot Questions? Call Allison at 568-6541 or email A selection of the submissions will be featured in the book as the Shoot Yourself contest, but the top three winning photos will be large feature photos. Drop off all photos in Anthony Seeger, room 217 with your name and year, local phone number, local AND permanent address, the names of the people in your photo and the title of the photo. Write the mfo on a separate piece of paper or on a post-it note, DO NOT write on the back of the picture. All pictures will be returned in May, or mailed to your permanent address over the summer. Photos may also be sent through campus mail addressed to The Bluestone Attn: Shoot Yourself, MSC 3522. For examples of past Shoot Yourself The Bluestone winners, visit the Bluestone website at The Yearbook of James Madison University www.jmu.edu/thebluestone. MONDAY JAN. 28, 20021 THK BREEZE 113 "... it was almost like ska had turned another corner. We're L 'Mothman' makes the grade into the fourth wave." Based on true events, 'The Mothman Prophecies,' an intensely gripping new STEVE JACKSON movie release, earns viewer approval. Pielaslers lead singer O _ Pa(* 14 see story below From Funkto Slory by contributing writer Jess Hanebury Photos by photo editor Robert Natt Folk A pair of guitars waits patiently by stools on the dimly lit stage of Court Square music and liked to sing." With a described Chapman as "vibrant, vocally talented mother and a an amazing listener and tons of Theater. An audience packed father who played several instru- fun." ments and adored Bob Dylan, Chapman was also a found- with friends and family, some music was destined to be a part ing member of the second all- who haven't seen one another of Chapman's life. "I would female a cappella group on make little songs on the piano campus, the BlucsTones, creat- in months, greet each other with and perform for everyone," she ed by her friend and roommate said grinning. "I jusl loved it." Susie Gaskins (00) in 1999. hugs as anticipation builds for Chapman's love for music Chapman performed Mariah was no secret, especially lo her Carey's "Always Be My Baby" the upcoming event. As 8 p.m. family. "In the afternoon, you'd as her solo song while in the approaches, the crowd mem- hear Ihe garage door open, group. Junior Hilary Mann, a then you'd hear Stephanie's member of the Blues Tones, was Schindler ('99) bers find their seats, and JMU voice," Jamie, Chapman's sis- a freshman when Chapman remarked, "She was ter, recalled. "She always loved was a senior and described a born stand-up graduate Stephanie Chapman to sing. She always wanted to Chapman's singing style as comic. She would ('00) is introduced with her hus- do it for a living." "completely versatile." tell jokes with a Before coming to college. wooden spoon for band Nathan. Chapman bought a guitar a microphone and because it was smaller and more have us laughing Warm cheers greet the cou- [Chapman] would tell portable than a piano. "I just so hard." ple. Chapman, with thick started learning how to play. A Chapman's sense jokes with a wooden lot of my friends played and of humor brings light brown hair that rests just wrote. We [played at] coffee an extra spark to an spoon for a shops just for fun with friends," already delightful below her shoulders, immedi- microphone and have Chapman said. performance. She and Chapman's fond memories her husband play off ately thanks her fans, many of us laughing so hard. of college also include living each other's quick wit whom have known her since in "The Funk House" on between songs — Charlotte Schindler Mason Street with seven It seems that by fate, her college days or earlier. class of'99 friends during her junior and Chapman broke her leg senior years. The housemates nght before she was sup- The Chapman's first short -55- hosted four coffee houses at posed to travel to France song set the mood for the After a busy, involved high the Funk House, during in 1997. She had to post- school career. Chapman chose to which Chapman and her pone her trip until after she evening. The chorus, "Hold attend JMU. It was the campus friends could showcase their graduated in 2000 when tour that clinched Chapman's talents. she was invited to live with me close, my dear," reflects decision to attend Ihe school. Chapman's talents extend a friend in the small town of Her busy lifestyle continued at beyond music. "She was always Franceville in Normandy the relationship that JMU. Chapman was active in an entertainer," Ginny, While working for a com- Stephanie and Nathan have Young Life in her sophomore Chapman's mother, said with pany that provides housing through senior years as a leader pride. Young Chapmans's for college students visiting as they give each other loving at Eastern Mennonife High shows at home were never with- France, she met her future School. Meriwether Anderson, a out laughter, and neither were husband, Nathan Chapman glances between verses. member of the Young Life group her shows at the Funk House. of Nashville, Tenn. He was Formerly Stephanie Schlosser, Chapman helped lead. Former roommate Charlotte visiting France to fulfill a lan- guage requirement for school she was born in West Virginia Chapman recalls the first lime she saw her husband. "He had and grew up in Loudon County on this T-shirt that said Ne Pas' which means 'not' in with her parents Ginny and Ed French," she recalled. "I and three siblings Jason, Jamie remember seeing this red-head- ed American boy with this and Leslie. bright blue T-shirt on. My first thought was, 'Oh, we have a lot Music has been a part of of work to do,' but then when he Chapman's life since childhood. shook my hand, I was struck," she reminisced. "I've been singing since I was lit- Their first date was some- what of an accident. "A bunch of tle," she said. "My family was us were planning to go \ isi musical in that we all enjoyed small town, jusl tor tun bul ste MUSICAL, imp 15 2002 auto all-stars Car, truck, SUV suit even college budgets Bv LORENA WHALAN The bad news regarding the 3.7-liter inline 6 SOHC engine contributing writer Sonoma is gas mileage, averag- (single overhead cam) that puts The new year brings about ing 15 miles per gallon in the out 210 bhp and 235 lb-ft of new operating systems, new city and 18 mpg on the highway torque to a 4-speed automatic resolutions and, of course, new From the outside, the truck transmission. The Liberty Sport automobiles. After seeing what has a lOUgh, ominous appear- comes with a 2.4-liter inline 4 the Washington Auto Show ance due to a high, 7.5-inch DOHC engine (double over- had to offer and visiting near- ground clearance and large I? head cam) with 150 bhp and 167 by dealerships, I made my by-7-inch tires The intrnor :s lb-ft ot torque, and 5-speed stan- picks for 2002. I selected a car, pragmatically styled and it seats dard transmission truck and SUV under $25,000 thraa pajaangan, with the aid of The Limited tows 5,000 that a college student will be a folding jump seat in the pounds, while the Sport only confident driving. extended cab. pulls 2,000 pounds. The Limited The truck of trucks in 2002 is List price lor the Sonoma is tomes with more features, but the CMC Sonoma SLS with 4- decent at just over $20,000. the Sport has better gas mileage wheel drive, three door extend- Competitors worth mvestig.i- (19 mpg city/23 mpg highway). ed cab and ZR2 Highlander sus- rion include the Ford Ranger, Basically, the decision between pension. A well-equipped the Toyota Highlander (one of the Limited and Sport comes MEGHAS'WfcU'lMl.RYIirniorpliitUiitrttpher Sonoma is a great truck for a Car and Driver's Trucks of the down to how you would use Pletaitere' bassist Jorge Peulmentl and linger Stava Jackson give an animated ahow at reasonable amount of money. Year) and the Dodge Dakota. the SUV - for off-road driving Malnatreet Bar and Grill Wednesday night. The Sonoma has a 1,540-pound The 21X12 SUV of the year is or to follow the trend. payload and can tow 6,000 the new Jeep Liberty with 4- "The Liberty has excellent pounds. Its 4.3-liter Vortec V-6 wheel drive. The Liberty comes off-mad capability with good On point with the Pietasters engine produces 190 bhp in two styles; the Limited, which on-road drivabillty," said (horsepower) and 250 lb-ft of starts at $23,01X1, and the Sport, IX'borah Maggio of Hartman BY RICHARD SAKSHAUG tunes and excitement fan favorites like "Maggie torque with a manual 5-speed which starts at SI 8,000. The Jeep in Harrisonburg. senior writer Wednesday night. Mae," about a favorite barmaid, transmission. Liberty Limited comes with a see WORTHWHILE, page 15 A trombone and saxophone A popular band hailing and "Stay Out All Night," blast away to an infectious from the Washington, D.C about, well, staying out all TRUCK melody. A guitar and keyboard area, the Pietasters has been night. As usual, several fans GMC Sononu i AciJra RSX Type S provide a syncopated rhythm. playing its high-energy music loined the band on stage, danc- Lyrics about partying and hav- across the United States for ing and singing along. i.i Lily Vorlet' DOHC ing fun are amplified as the more than 10 years. The band Earlier in the night, over a \ 'i engine crowd sings along. has recorded six albums, most humble meal of buffalo wings, Combining elements of ska, recently Awesome Mix Tape #6, chicken tenders, french fries and IVtlMlJ soul and punk rock, the released August 1999 on a pitcher of Miller Lite, lead 15 mpg/clt Pietasters' unique sound and Hellcat Records. singer Steve Jackson, bassist fun-loving attitude fueled At Mainstreet, the crowd Jorge Pezzimenti, saxophonist i s in B""* Mainstreet Bar 4 Grill with sang along with the Pietasters' see PIETASTERS. page 15 14 TIIK BKKK/K MOM)\I I \v 28. 2002 STYLE RKVIEW stylish -Brief 8- THE CINEMA SCOOP WRITE ON! Write On!, (he JMU Richard Gere, Academic Writing who plays a Contest, is underway journalist who 'Sam' lacks sincerity stumbles Into for the 2001 -2002 acade- the mysteries of mic year. Writing pro- the "mothman." Penn flick hits heartstrings duced in any JMU teams up with Laura Llnney to by most superficial means undergraduate or grad- uncover the uate course is eligible truth. "The BY ZAK SALIH "I AM SAM" senior writer for submission. The Mothman STARRING: Prophecies" fol- Sam Dawson, the character award categories are lows their jour- played by Sean Penn in the new SEAN PENN divided into three lev- ney to under- release "I am Sam," lives in a AND MICHELLE PFEIFFER els: freshmen/sopho- stand the super- Beatles world. His apartment is RATED: PG-13 more, junior/senior and natural world of covered with posters of RUNNING TIME: the terrifying Lennon, McCartney, Harrison 132 MINUTES graduate level. Three creatures. and Starr, and he named his winners are determined daughter Lucy Diamond from each level with Dawson (after "Lucy m the Sky With Diamonds") sight of her own family. Pfeiffer prize* ranging from $50 Mis world, like the world is a flurry of frustration; con- to $200. The deadline Terror, intrigue in 'Mothman' the Beatles created before sumed by modern-day stress, for submissions is Feb. their breakup in 1970, is one she inhabits a world that Sam 11 by noon. Winners BY RYAN GRAY "THE MOTHMAN been sent there for a reason, and where happiness runs high, can not. 1 aura Dem surprises « ontnbliting writer PROPHECIES" that reason is to die Figuring sentimentality fills the soul in her supporting FOfeM I UCy*8 will be notified in out what these "mothmen" are and "all you need is love" roster mother. Porael .ibout the "X-filesV STARRING: March. Entry forms are dfecud "Unsolved Mysteries" and why they are apparently becomes not a motto but a Ultimately, the most laughs available at information RICHARD GERE, contacting the locals becomes chant that relieves pressure (or embarrassing, politically end donl even ihink to call the desks in Taylor Hall, Ghostbusters — they won't LAURA LINNEY AND Gere's number one objective off the blunders that Sam correct chuckles) come from help. No, nothing will prepare DEBRA MESSING throughout the movie. encounters because of his Sam's group of mentally handi- Warren Hall, the eucnences 'or the roller coa»ter RATED: PG-13 His quest ultimately leads mental retardation capped friends, a posse of College C enter and him to a disturbing revels Yet his pristine world clash Rainmen and Gumps. Their thriller that is "The Mothman RUNNING TIME: online at The Writing Prophecies." tion that makes for a some- n with brutal modem society mussed up hair and curling fin- Amid a lot of bad studio 113 MINUTES what clichtfd ending, but when he is told there is gers will he humorous to some Program's Web site, films this January, it appears brings the movie and it s absolutely no chance his 7-year- not because they have any great hllp://ca\.jmu.edufwriling. there is a light in the darkness. deeper, more truthful conno- old mentality can take care of one liners, but because they Only one entry is per- tations together his 8-year-old daughter Sim deliver average lines with their Wh.it usually is ■ month filled involved in a detrimental car mitted per student. with the worst releases big stu- accident with his wife, played Combined with an amazing has IK) choice but to face reality childlike linguistics. Are these dios have to offct this dim has by Debra Messing ("Will & duo of lighting and camera and try to regain custody of his scenes meant to poke fun or are TRANSLUCENCE come through with what mav Grace"), apparently caused by angles, "The Mothman daughter (Dakota Fanning they desperate attempts for be the most thrilling, s<..ir\, the sight of a very odd-look- Prophecies" creates a world This is the plot of "I am comedic relief? Either way- they Come see two ice sculp- edge of your seal nail biter in ing creature She ultimately that draws the audience right Sam," | Story arc that numer- provide only superficial humor turists create ice sculp- all of movie history. B rare form of cancer in. The scenes become so ous Lifetime and Hallmark and arc easily forgotten. tures on the commons, True, it's hard to believe while in the hospital, and the intense that from the first five television specials have cov- "I am Sam" is more of a that it comes complete with film's time moves swiftly for- minutes to the last five seconds, ered before. The film is, nothing cover version than an original Feb. 5 at 11 a.m. Richard Gere in the st.irrmg ward two years the hairs on one's neck stand more than a long custody battle song. It has a ferocious heart Students can sign up to role, but hey. Keanu Reeves Gere is on his way to straight up from the anticipa- peppered with sweet father- and those ooey-gooey moments receive instructional tion and thrill. Although th«- of sentimental sweetness, but made "The Matrix," right? Richmond on an assignment to and-daughter moments (read- lessons from the artists " I he Mothman Prophecies," interview the governor of acting is somewhat sub-par, the ing I )r Vuss, taking pictures in they aren't enough to save the from director Mark Pellington Virginia During the long drive, plotline and cinematography I photo booth, eating at IHOP) average execution of the film and make ice creations (Arlington Road"), feeds off an he mysteriously arrives In the redeem any negative quaHttas that hit all the right heartstrings S> M*vi+ r*v%s*r ksy of their own. The sched- andenl American folklore of a small town of Point Plsesant this film has to offer. but cannot save this average uled instructions are WVa. As soon as he arrives, No words can describe the acting vehicle. "mothman" that would appeal ■£■ •*• i"* £'• £- Go drfwdly lo IT— imaMr before Beat disasters and then strange (the word "strange" experience one can have while Penn plays Sam with the Md ■*• INS miWfpUCi Feb. 5 from noon to 3 does not do them justice) things watching a movie of this mag- right amount of skill but fol- p.m. Students can sign afterwards was never to be ■S> *£• 4> £"• Of*«« nwm VWottK in« found again. The tilm, based on begin to happen. This is where nitude. The blood will rush, lows the same troupe of actors cnuy Bc**< p«k* up at the University the 1975 book by John Keel, is the plot unfolds as lurking omi- nails will be bitten, jumps will who have played handicapped Program Board office in an over-dramatized version of nous figures appear to the occur and eyes will close in ter- people in the past; there is noth- events fhat allegedly took place. townspeople ror. "The Mothman ing new to his performance. He Taylor 203. Limited slots Gere plays a star Teaming up with a local Prophecies" easily joins the is upstaged by Michelle are available on a first- Washington /'<>>/ writer who, Etlice officer, played by Laura ranks of the all-time most Pfeiffer, Sam's workaholic, pro- come, first-serve basis. at the start of the film, is nney, Gere decides he has thrilling movies ever made. bono caseworker who is losing LOOK AT ALL THIS ROOM! 'Ayyfy to 6e %.<& « aas manager ^ 879-3613 oJT'fte 'Breezel ~\j • Oversee ads department of 4UU The Breeze 10-12 Bedrooms Call for a great deal! Can be divided 3 Kitchens Available 7/02 or 8/02 into separate • Get paid 4 Full Bath I year lease apartments • Gain working world experience -if • Exercise leadership skills ****nb *nizatibn Please submit a cover letter and resume to Julie Sproesser gel involved on campus in The Breeze office in the basement of Anthony-Seeger Hall on Feb. 8, 2002. For more information, please call 568-6127. 5-7 pm PC Ballroom free food & prizes snow dale - Tuesday (1/29) 5-Tpm STYU MONDAY, JAN. 28, 2002 THE BREEZE 15 Pietasters ride ska's new wave £tyfe Vtttiy HBIASms.fimpagel3 Tiny ■greed that their atti standpoint of your friend were like two, three years ago," Alan Makranczy and trom- tude anil style tit well with the dying," he said. P.v/imenti said. bonist Jeremy Robert- ^.it partying aspei I i»| college life. The Pietasters came to [ft kaon said, "But you know down to reflect on their band iv re definitely good Mainstreet on a two-day trip to what? (>n that show we played -£«- and their experiences. beer-drinking music, which play r larrisonburg and Newport with the Slackers (another cur- I * Zirkle House galleries: Artworks Gallery .ind other ('.alien. Jackson said they enjoy play- gOM along with the college News. When they're not out per- rent ska band) a couple weeks I Mon.-Thur. noon-5 p.m.. Fri. & Sat, noon-4 p.m., free ing .it M.imstrevt, which they scene." Jackson said forming, they're in the studio ago, I felt that the scene was I * Sawhill Gallery: "Intuition. Passion. Process: Works by Dean have visited several times in the I Vtimti-K musk 1" get drunk working on a new album. very optimistic. The people all I NimimT." MOD.-FrL 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sat. fc Sun. 1:30 p.in - p.ist few w.irs, most recently in by and hopefully wake up in "for the longest time, we seemed to be digging the idea I-V30 p.m., free Sptember 2001. They hav« someone aw i room." were telling people we were in that all the bands were trying I * New linage Cillery "Mclinda Trout LeBlanc: His Absence is played other locations in lliey recalled their earlier the studio |ust to get them off out new material, and it was I l.irrisonburg as well. visits to college towns and how our backs, but now we're actu- almost like ski had turned I Palpable," Mon. Thur. noon-5 P-nv, Fri. tv Set noon-4 p.m.. free "We played house p.irties they had to st.n with triemK ally in the studio," Pezzimenti another corner We're into the I ♦ Art Classes for Kids. Anthony-Seeger. Saturdays Feb. 2 - April for the radio station when we and tans in their dwellings fol- Slid. Its not a lieanvmore." fourth wave..." I 6 10 a.m.. S10 per class, call x8 6464 to register were first starting out and lowing show s They were very confident The Pietasters have accepted stuff like that/' lackson said, Jackson said, "We'd have to about the material on the its role in the music world and "(ames Madison never had a find places to stay It's like, 'All upcoming album, which they thrive on the music it makes — rbsic — whole bunch of clubs that right, we're gonna stay with this hope will be out this spring on and the fans it entertain-* JMU Faculty Recital, Beth Chandler, flute, Wilson Hall. Tue. you could play, so when this friend, they're gonna stay in this Fueled by Ramen Recoral "The goal is just to have a 129. 8 p.m.. Free place opened up and offend girl's dorm room It s the same wonderful good time," Jackson said. us some shows, we jumped Shows at ootteaje lowna also blend of Pietasters sounds that "We've tried to make money; I* Montpelier Winds. Wilson Hall.Thu. 31.8 p m., $2 on it. We like the neighbor brought back memories of lost you've come to expect from us, you can't do that. We've tried to hood We prefer all the col- instruments. "Our old guitar but the next step in the Pietaster get laid. That doesn't always lege towns basically." player [used bo give] guitars to progression," Jackson said. work. You might as well just -FLoVr&S— Makranc/.y said, "College hippie girls.' IV//inunti said. The wave of ska bands that have fun and get drunk." I* Grafton-Stovall Theatre: Wed. & Thur. "Ghost World," Fri k towns in Virginia are usually The Pietasters received a the Pietasters emerged with in Jackson said he believes Sat. "Riding in Cars With Hoys." 7 & 9:30 p.m.. $2 w/JAC pretty much different than any- major blow when their former the '90s was known as the ska will prevail as groups add where else" bassist, ToddFckhardtdiedofa "third wave" of ska, following unique elements to their * Regal Cinemas 14: "A Beautiful Mind." "A \\alk In l.ukson said, "College towns viral heart infection in the first wave in the 60s and the music *nd maintain their own Remember" "Black Hawk Down," "Godsford Park," "I am Sam," are usuall) good because of the November Since Eckhardl second wave in the late 70s and personalities. Miinrm Neutron: Bo> Genius." "Kate fit Lepold." "Kung Pow: Lulus that are between IK and already had lett the band by that early '80s. The Pietasters com- "It's nice when a band has a Enter the Fist," "Ocean's Eleven," "Orange County." "Snow 24 and the beer that is usually point laikson said it didn't mented on the recent decline in personality," Jackson said. "We Dogs." The Count of Monte Cristo." "The Ii>rd of the Rings: The under $6 a pitcher, and we can affect the band's lineup, but it popularity and numbers of the get lucky by being drunk guys Fellowship of the Ring." "The Mothman Prophecies," "Vanilla get away With being the drunk did affect them emotionally "It third wave of ska. playing sloppy old soul music. l*»uts that we are." had more ot .m effect from the "The fruits are not what they So ... sign me up." Sky," S5.50before6p.m.. $725after. Call 434-7661 Worthwhile wheels of 2002 A musical connection WO*THWBILB,from p*ge 11 Other SUVs to compare Although the Integra inch wheels. This car Is ess) MUSICAL from page U music they create is unique. their biggest venue yet. this model with include the appealed more to the female to drive and enjoyable, start- Nathan and I were the only They mix rock, country and "I loveCoUll Square.' STM Chevrolet Blazer, the lord crowd, the RSX Type S Is ing at $23,000. Drawbacks ones that ended up going. bluegrass for each show. "We sad i came to i lot ot shows Explorer, the Isuzu Rodeo rater capable. [fit hide | lark of trip-o- Whether or not that was a like to take people on a jour- hen when I was in school. and the Ma/da Tribute Now for the kicker — the meter and a high revving design by our friends, we'll ney, and we consider both the When I found out we could The car of 2002 is the IVpa S comes with a Boss m engine with high gear ratios. never know," she said smil story and musical aspect of play here, I was |ust so happy." Acura RSX Type S. This is dash CD changer, complete This car definitely needs ing at her husband. each song," said Chapman's Her husband described also | new model for 2002, with a powered sub woofer that sixth gear for highway The couple connected husband, whose favorite Chapman in a single word: replacing the Integra. Car and sound system in the trunk. driving. musically when her husband song to perform is "Heart of "stunning." He ad mi ted that magazine named the The RSX Type S comes I omparison shopping? discovered that Chapman Gold," which Chapman she is his favorite thing RSX ,i "Car ol the Year." with a 2.0 liter IX1HC i-VTEC Consider the Toyota Celica had a guitar and asked her to wrote "It's a Story about gold about singing "I love per- Although the styling could engine (intelligent variable GT-S, Mitsubishi Eclipse GT, borrow it. Chapman assumed melting and changing and forming with Stephanie. I be more seductive, the RSX valve timing and lift electron- Vbikswagon GTI VR6 and he was an amateur. However, being made into something found a joy in music I'd lost has a BpOttV look. ic control) t hevrolet Camaro 7.2H. as he started playing, she new each time," Chapman before I met her. I he interior is more chic The light body is moved Remember, this list only realized how wrong she was. said. ' I here are people here that and sophisticated than the by a rev-happy engine that includes cars under $25,000. I "He was such a great musi- Although she is close with have been married 20, 30, 40, RSX's cousin, the Honda supplies 200 bhp and 142 lb would have included my per- cian. I was so embarrassed," her family and misses them, 50 years, and that's where Prelude. The interior amenities ft of torque that power the sonal favorite, the 2002 BMW she exclaimed. she loves living in Nashville. we're headed and we're excit- include sporty, body-hugging front wheels. \i t convertible, but u costs .» Soon after surprising it's a £ivM place to see and ed," her husband said. leather SSttS, I silver instru- In the dry, it gets 24 mpg, little more than what most Chapman by proposing just do any kind of show, any Now, at 23, Chapman is ment panel with red lights and and 31 mpg on the highway. college students can reason- after his sister's wedding, time you want. It's I real enjoying her life with her a well designed, carbon-fiber- I he type S rivals the Toyota abh afford. they wed and now reside in adventure,* she explained. husband and the path they esque dash. Cetica GT-S with a 6-speed If money isn't a concern, Nashville, where they write They've been married three have chosen. 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THE BREEZE 117 "Wc have got to start somewhere, why not L Bad calls? tonight at home?" Junior Dan Bowman lists his lop five bonehcad calls DAVID FANNING by ofricals of alllimc. men's basketball player; junior SM story Maw See story below WOMEN'S GYMNASTICS MEN'S BASKETBALL Scarlet Knights edge JMU at home No place like home BY AARON GRAY staff'writer rounded out the top four in the event. With her teammates The JMU women's g\ inn,is cheering, Elder showed deter- tics squad dropped «i close com- mination on the beam and fin- petition to the visiting Scarlet ished with a score of 9.200. knights of Rutgers University for struggling JMU The uneven parallel bars Saturday, 190.6-188.725. competition did not go in the Sophomott Erin Pfaamld and Dukes' favor junior Janelle DiOno led the K,,, rs |un Struggling Dukes pick up second CAA win with victory over Tigers Dukes in scoring, finishing iors*' Bonnie - ^iwivgySaturday third with a total score of 37.750 Hart, Kristen Rutgers BY KERRI SAMPLE the Dukes mounted a 14-4 run Caskill, Kenny Whitehead and "I just wanted to contribute and fourth with a total score of Marino and 190.600 contributing writer en route to their first win Younger combined to give the the best I know how. To step in 36.925, respecti\.l\ senior Katie ..... JMU walked away from since Jan. 12 against Hofstra Dukes 24 points. as a freshman, it feels great," "We improved since our Russo swept JMU the Convocation Center Universilv Freeman said first meet this season, and I the event. 188.725 breathing a sigh of relief after Fanning's shooting was u Dillard also was pleased was very pleased with tli.it," Sophomore its 86-75 win over Towson right on target, as he sunk with Freeman's performance. captain Amy Keister. ,i senior, Nicole University Saturday. The eight field goals and five 3- We can only hold a guy He said, "Freeman's overall said "We all pulled together Dil-'ilippo had a great perform- Dukes, who had an 8-8 record pointers, giving him the game- game was solid. It's impor- and did a great job." ance, capped off by a perfect overall going into Saturday's high total of 23 points. like Fanning tant that he continues to play In their last meet, the Dukes landing. She finished fourth contest, were suffering from a "David did a better job of this way. We've given him competed against Towson withe score of 9.425. slew of away games, which moving without the ball," for so long. some quality minutes, and I University and Wilson College. Fitzgerald led the way for brought their conference Dillard said. "You have to pick think that will improve his A final score of 185375 w,is the Dukes again in the vault record down to 1-6. and choose when you want to confidence; it's improved my score. Of course every time he — Michael Hunt good enough to earn them sec- event, finishing fourth with a "Well, we really needed this Towson basketball coach confidence in him." ond place. Fitzgerald tinished score of 9.450. Keister was right one," JMU coach Sherman gets the ball he wants to shoot, The win edged the Dukes fourth in the all-around compe- behind her with a score of 9.375. Dillard said. but he did a better job of pick- out of the Colonial Athletic tition during that meet. "We felt a little tired out With senior Tim Lyle and ing and choosing." 55 Association's cellar and Saturday, though, the there," said Rutgers coach junior Pat - , , Fanning explained the improved their series record to Dukes had their work cut out Chrysta! Chollet-Norton. Mitchell out Saturday Duke's ball movement against 12-2 over Towson. for them in the floor eXMCjae "t K er.ill, I think we did well. It's with injuries, Towson the Tigers. He said, "I just Caskill came off the bench Fanning said, "We have got competition. Rutgers senior still the beginning of the sea- JMU had to 75 wanted to be smart. Big guys to add his 13 points and three to start somewhere, why not Courtney Turner set the pace son." Rutgers is coming off its run a differ- slough off their man to get blocks, along with freshman tonight at home?" with an impressive routine fifth meet in the last two weeks. ent game. JMU me, so I |ust passed to (my) guard Daniel Freeman, who JMU takes on Old Dominion that featured numerous back "We've been competing The Dukes $n big guys." added two 3-point field goals University Wednesday at 7 p.m. flips which scored her a 9.900. against |MU for at least 10 moved to a The "big guys," juniors Ian and 8 points overall. in the Convo. )MU sophomore Kati Klder years now, and it is always a four guard presented ,in outstanding D€1 great competition." setup, passing the ball to run formance as well, but came up JMU assistant coach Mary out the shot clock. short with a score of 9.825, Catherine Gunter said, "The "It helped us with ball earning her second place in girls kept their focus on their movement," Dillard said. "Our the event. performances, and that's post guys got better touches, I ttDBBfald was edged out in what we've been working on. [sophomore DwayneJ Broyles the balance beam competition We want to improve from stepped up again for us." by Rutgers KnlOf Katie Russo, meet to meet." Broyles scored a career- who won the event with a score The gymnastics team returns high 21 points to help the of 9.800. Fit/gerald finished to action at home Feb. I at7p.m. Dukes past the Tigers. with a 9.750. Sophomore when the College of William & JMU grabbed an early 2-0 Jennifer Robinson and Di( >no Mary comes to Godwin I fall. advantage, but Towson quickly reacted with a 9- point lead. That's when Top JMU Performers Dillard made the crucial F decision of the evening — taking two timeouts to get his team together. Vault He said, "We got off to a 4. Erin Fitzgerald 9.450 slow start; fortunately we were able to call two quick 5. Amy Keister 9.375 timeouts and put together some strong offense. "I can't pinpoint exactly why we were sluggish. I thought it was important at Uneven Bars that point to stop the slide. You 4. can be a very fragile basketball Nicole DiFilippo 9.425 team when you haven't had 7. Carri Elder 9.375 the wins. I told them to breath and they responded." Junior guard David Fanning broke through his shooting slump to pick up a Balance Beam quick 6 points in two 3-point field goals, confirming the 2. Erin Fitzgerald 9.750 Tigers' fears about the junior 3. Jennifer Robinson 9.600 Fanning's breakout helped JMU come from behind early. 4. Janelle DiOrio 9.525 Towson coach Michael Hunt said, "We can only hold a guy like Fanning for so long." Floor Exercise The Dukes took the lead at 17-16 with just over 10 2. Kati Eider 9.825 minutes to play in the first CHRIS I.ABZDAJHuffphotogrtptitr 4. Lauren Shear 9.725 half. JMU extended its lead to 46-40 by halftime. Junior guard David Tanning led an early charge that pulled the Duket out of a firat-fialf deficit. At the start of the second, Fanning finished the game with 23 points Including eight field goals and five 3-po Inter*. THE PEN IS MIGHTIER DAN BOWMAN Top five most bonehead calls of all time As the New England ral basketball here af |MU. A by the refs gave them a fifth- Jordan-less Bulls were never but the bitterness is all too more worthy of the No. 1 spot Patriots smirked and giggled certain co-ed team, which down and goal after an incom- able to shake the label of recent for Raiders fans to for- than what every sports fan their way through the post- will remain nameless, fell vic- plete pass on fourth down. "one-man team." get about. refers to as "the coin toss." tame press conference two tim to biased and uncompro- Colorado went on to win the Thanksgiving Day in Detroit; undays ago, Raiders fans mising refs, who probably national championship. -6 6— 2. Brett Hull's crease goal: Th Steelers against the Lions, could only watch in disgust, wouldn't be fit to referee a The Buffalo Sabres had been Nov. 26, 1998. With the game knowing that their team had game of beer pong. Don't 4. Hugh Hollins, the Knicks' ... Charles Woodson's giving the heavily favored going into overtime, the cap- been outright robbed of a sec- blocks out of bounds usually "sixth man": In the waning alias Stars a good run for tains from both teams lined up ond straight trip to the AFC result in the offensive team moments of game five of the forced fumble had no their money in the 1999 for what was to be a routine title game Although I myself regaining possession? 1994 Eastern Conference reason to be called Stanley Cup Finals before bad coin toss. The Steelers' Jerome am not a fan of the silver and Apparently not to these part- semi-finals between the Bulls officiating ended alt of that. Beitis clearly yelled out tails, black, I do believe firmly that time zebras. and the Knicks, New York back, and yet the refs In overtime of game six, Brett but the officials begged to dif- Oakland's ticket had been trailed by one with time for Hull scored what appeared to fer, giving him a call of heads. Clinched after Charles 5. The University of one last shot. Back-up shoot- reviewed the play be the game-winning goal. The Lions went on to win in 'oodson's forced fumble, Colorado's "fifth down": ing guard Hubert Davis However, with his foot in the overtime, but everyone watch- and that the Pats were benefi- How could a team gel five appeared to miss the game- anyway. crease, the goal should obvi- ing the nationally televised ciaries of one of the worst dis- downs in a four down game? winning three, but seconds 5 5 ously have been called back, game knew the outcome plays of officiating, perhaps How is that possible? Chalk it after Horace Grant passed off right? Wrong! Referees who should have been ever. Where does this game up to the officiating at the rebounded miss, referee 3. Oakland is robbed: As probably were tired and otherwise. rank in my top five most Memorial Stadium in Hugh Hollins took it upon mentioned before, C rnirles wanted to go home managed Dan Bowman bcmi'hi-.i.iiil call* of all time? Columbia, Mo. Oct. 6, 1990. himself to call a foul on Bulls !§ Woodson's forced fumble had to overlook Hull's happy feet is a junior Read on. The Buffaloes, playing an early star Scottie Pippen for his no reason to be called back, and virtually gave the Stars SMAD major season game at Big 12 rival snake-bite of a foul on and yet the refs reviewed the their first and only Stanley who regularly Honorable mention: An hon- Missouri, were trailing 31-33 Davis's wrist. The Knicks play anyway. New England Cup to this date. burns pictures orable mention goes out to in the final seconds of regula- went on to make the NBA went on to tie the score, and of Hull hold- the official-, of 2(102 intramu- tion, when a lapse in judgment Finals that year, while the eventually win in overtime. 1. The coin toss: No one call is ing the Cup. ' t • 181 THE BRKK/K I MONDAY, JAN. 28. 2002 SALT LAKE '02 Spiders edge Dukes in The gift of a second chance women's swimming BY AI w tBI UjAMSON slalom anowboard race. with a scar that runs from his some liver ducts, what he now The JMU women's LOS AngtltS limes \ It wants to win for himself, chest, down at an angle, almost refers to as "roto-rooter treat- swimming and diving Hiis IK C hris kind's lid' now. of course, because he is a com- to his nght hip. ments." But no one meeting him team fell to the University Then? is snowboarding most petitive soul He believes an Called primary sclerosing would have known he was suf- of Richmond 162-138 morning--, followed by I late American ought to win in what cholangitis. or \^-C. the disease fering from a deadly disease. Saturday in Richmond. lunch at places only the looUi is eaatntiaily an American-born affects about three in every His skin, for instance, was not a Senior A.C. know about like Johnnv sport, particularly at a Games 100,000 people, mostly young telltale yellow. Cruickshanks won three McGutfCSt where King is p.ir held in the United States. And men. The liver's bile ducts That he was a world-class li.il i,i the TriKkrr." a concoc- he wants to show the world that become scarred and then blocked. athlete was evident after a freak individual races, the 500- tion o( turkey, bacon, cheddar snowboarders are real athletes. The cause is unknown. A trans- accident in 1998 while doing meter and 1,000-meter cheese, mayo and barbecue plant is the only treatment. gymnastics training. He tore freestyles and the 200- sauce slunVd in a helpless roll. -it— In the 1980s, when snow- three of the four major liga meter butterfly, in her There alto ll time to hang boards still had holes near the ments that support the right return home. out with his buddies and his nose so riders could thread a knee joint. JMU also received first longtime girlfriend, with his Walter Payton was one rope and lug the thing up the it took a full year of work, place finishes from junior family and her family. There is of the strongest hill, 11-year-old Klug knew lie under the direction of Bill time to quietly muse about the was onto something big: Fabrocini, director of the sports Jamie Andrews and gift rt .1 second chance. athletes, ever. If he Snowboarding's growth has far performance center at the Aspen freshman Christine Filak. Eighteen months .igo, Klug eclipsed traditional skiing in Club, to rehabilitate the knee. Andrews won the 100- wa> near death. Buffering from could die from (PSC), I recent years. "When he's in the gym. he meter breaststroke, while the Mine dieeaea th.it months could die from it. \ i bOK he w.iUhed Fric works hard." says Fabrocini, who Filak won (he 100-meter earlier had killed Walter Payton, Heiden win five gold medals in has since become one of Hurt backstroke. thegre.it Chicago Bean running -Chris Klug speed skating .it the Lake Placid, closest friends. "He wants to win. Lovwin 11 s mil s Without a transplant, the N.Y., Games in I "HO. and Bill JMU closes out its Olympic snow boarder He always wants to get the edge Snowboarder Chris Klug champion snowboard racer, lohnson win tile downhill in on any competitor I le doesn't dual-meet season Feb. 1 at who finished sixth In the 1998 Sarajevo, Yugoslavia in 1984. want any variable." passed without a beep. Then home against Radford had two or In 1998, he was in Nagano, Then Klug suffered an emo- three months University. three months to live. A gold medal would bring lap.in. the fall t ..inns in which tional blow In November 1999, "Each day and each week, Then a tragedy occurred out the cameras, and he would be in snowboarding had been added he was alone in a rental car on a you're getting weaker and side of Denver -\ boy 13, acri- the spotlight long enough to ask to the Olympic program lonely road in Utah, en route to a weaker. You couldn't do the dentalK was shot m the head by everyone: "Do you have a "Everyone would ifwayi U.S. snowboarding camp, when 1 things that you were doing last a 14-year-old neighbor I Bl par dona >.itd in vour wallet talk about that feeling of walk- he heard on National Public week," Klug recalled. ents donated hia onnns Klug spent three years on a ing into the opening ceremony," Radio that Payton had died. As the calendar turned to July The liver went to Klug. The transplant waiting list. The last Klug says. "You can't grasp it "I almost drove off the road and his strength kept waning he ttVBf took Now Klug is strong three months, he knew his liver until you do it It's magical." when I heard the news," Klug said. I didn't give a damn about again. 29, h-foot-3, 215 pounds, Tuesday. Ian. 29 was in failure, starting the At those Olympics, only said. "Walter Payton was one of the snowboarding. I was just full of life. He qualified last moment he felt like a "dagger family and close friends knew the strongest athletes, ever. If he hoping I was going to live." week for the Salt Lake City had been jammed into my right of Klug's condition. He had could die from (PSC), I could On July 27, he was beeped. - Wrestling battles Virginia Winter Olympics, where he haa Mvle and turned." been on a transplant waiting list die from it." 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