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'Hie Moil Km- Ik-smond Tutu will k --4*7 < ij icieive the Mahatmi Uindln Global Nonviolence Award and present a lec- ture. "Goodness is Powerful." al the .'Ml' i nnvcK-ation < entei Kridav nighl I * The Anglican archbishop emeritus 97 of Cape Town. South Africa is the n ITi ^- cipient of the 1984 Nobel Peace Prize tor his anti-apartheid activism in South IL Ahii.i Today, 'lulu is best known for his promotion of interfaith dialogues. religious inclusivcncss and his support of the fight against global AIDS. Tutu was Humiliated for the Ma- hatma Gandhi Center for Global Nonvi- pkdoiMrtny rf«omaoiMsi(o«nmj olence's top award for his contributions to |>eace and encouragement of a non violent approach to world affairs said Dr. Sushil Mittal, Director d he Gan- dhi Center, in a press release. Tutu Joined the center's Interna- »FOR FULL COVERAGE: tional Advisory Hoard in 2005. Check out www.lhebreeze.orj Saturday Admission is Im- and open to the public Doon will open at g DJD md for the hill story and photos i flulu's seating is first come. lirM seated basis. ceremony and address. —from staff reports
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SGA looks to restore students' faith in organization
BY KATIE THISDEU make Jewish holidays more inclusive. contributing wiitt* and the freshman worked on the Mr. Freshmen Pageant. There was an empty chair at Class reports were followed by staff Tuesday s SGA meeting aftei rtraildon reports. Kickel announced his official and Senators Heather Shuttleworth immediate resignation as student body and Caitlin McPartland announced pteokfc \A among strong peer support. that SGA will handle voter registration As the meeting began. Kickel and absentee ballots on the Commons explained his choice during the next 4 weeks. After next "While this was the most difficult week students can goby the SGA offic- division I've ever had lo make, I feel es for the information. They will also thai it is the beet," Kickel said. "It is my be circulating a petition for an online Dope that my deeisirtn will allow this request for an absentee ballot. organization to renew its focoi in help Senators Tara Rife and Dan Stana, ing students throughout this year chairs of academic affairs, announced Kickel said he plans to remain an that a student concern had recently pta» anlw ol MM CIMBtTS, InoliNl H«ll| t active member of the JMU commu- been brought to their attention. They Ilw hom on lop o( Zon»5ho»tK wos on« ol si« on compw tested « pan ol JMU's enwtgoncy leipomo system nity said that currently, students are pay- Although I will no longer hold the ing high fees to get credit for unpaid title of student bod> president. [ am internships, and some don't think it's taking the high road and I will continue fair. to serve the siudents at JMU as I have "We're going to sit down with 'This is only a test' over the past three years but in new administration and find out why that capacities. he said. number is so high and where it's As he exited the Highlands Room, going," Rife said. Survey to measure effectiveness of Sunday's alert system test member! of the Senate gave him a At this time student Senate Advisor standing ovation showing their sup- Dave Barnes discussed SGA's violation port. of the Open Meeting l.aw in Virginia ■YCAROlINt COURNEYER Salesperson IVHI Kgle said. "In my opinion. 9QA is moving tor- on a motion for Kickel's possible As of last week. approximately 6,000 StU* ward from this controversy." Georgia impeachment and DiDomcnicos con- dents, faculty and staff had signed up to receive Weidman, a computer science gradu- firmation to the position of speaker of Horns honked, sirens sounded ami ill either the emergence text message or voiceiuail. ate student said. "I hope this will the student senate. according to Kgle. phones vibrated last Sunday as .IMU's depart restore student faith in the SGA." "In fact the vote (for DiDonMOKO] lollouinyihe 11 agedv at Virginia Tech, JMU ment of public safety tested out the new Madison The meeting continued as Vice was not valid, and I apologize for this,* committed itself to taking a fresh review of its Alert System. President of Student Affairs Lindsay Barnes said. emergency policies and procedures as well as its At three o' clock sharp. .IMC students, tac Dowd asked for the class officer After an open vote, the vote for 11 It v and staff were notified of a mock emergency communication methods," Kgle said reports DiDomenico was repeated and she was This past summer, the JMU Emergency in three different ways. A blast email was sent The senior class announced work confirmed as speaker of the senate out to the entire JMU network, a message was ReeponM tnd Recover) Team met nine ever] on a senior class T-shirt as well as a The Senate also passed the House two weeks lo DOOM up with the Updated einer broadcast across the PA system along with the fall and spring senior week, the junior use of homs and warning sirens, and students gencv notification ano conunaoJcntkn syetem, class rc|M>rted meeting with 1 lilli-l to see SGA, page 5 who signed up on 8 campus and faculty on ,1 ESS Egle said. received either a text message or voiecmail via Some siudents thought that the most effec- their cell phone. tive of the three IIU-IIKHIS IS the siren and PA Tbo pnipOM of this test was to ensure thai system localise of its immediacy. each system worked properly and provide the "Whereva w.tiaiv. you can hear it." sophomore For more more pholos and the full audio of students an opportunity to learn how the SMVlem » WEB EXCLUSIVE: Eicfcel's resignation, golo www.lhebreeze.org. works," Director of Public Affairs and Univnsitv SNSAflTY.pt|tS
Nelson Institute speaker addresses U.S., Middle East interactions
BY KATIE THISDEU Pares institute fin Pabtk PoUq at the is todav, is to understand each oilier." involvement. • 6 (ontribgling writer University ol Beirut Khouri said People think that the U.S. is com- The event was lo sponsor.ed by llie Khoun also spoke about Arab ing in to change [x-ople's values," he Palestinian-American Rami 0, College or Arts and Liters Hie Deanot perceptions oi 'Americans siiid. "The U.S. says it's altruistic, but it People think that Khuuri spoke Monday night aliout the College. David Jeffrey, introduced Most people in the Arab world is not perceived thai a Q the U.S. is coming the interaction between Vmeriea and Khouri as "one of the most important don't talk about i democratic btnns Krcsliman Jenn Li ugh I in said she the Middle Kast as part of the Nelson and articulate political obearven formation as a priority.'' Khouri said. hoped to learn more about the Middle to change people s Institute's Guardian LnctttN Series writing in the Middle I 1 1 "Probably the single most iin|>ortant Kastern region by attending the lee Khouri is editor-al-large for the Khouri discojeed iiis opinions issue of how Arabs see the United ture. values. Beirut-based Daily Star as well as an about the causes and remedies of eon States is the issue of having a consis- I wish I was more aware, which is internationally syndicated political col- fflcts, focusing on the Arab Israeli con tent policy. There's .1 very high pre wfa) 1 -hose to come 10 this WeUneaa - RAMI G. KHOURI umnist, in 2006, he co-received me fliet. American and foreign powers, and inium thai people in the Middle I 1 1 Passporl Kvent," she said. political acttmt Pax Christi International Peace Prize, democrat lea attach to th.it " After the lecture, l.mghlin said she for work against violence and injustice. "One of the critical things we need Khouri alSO addressed ihe < onccrns 59 He is also (he director of the Issani lo do these davs, with the world as if that the Arab woi Id has about American Me KHOURI. page S Editor: Kelly Conniff www.lhebreeze.org Editor: Shelly Neel 2 I Thursday, September 20, 2007 (540) 568-6749
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But recent studies "It is a very good program, because it is show otherwise. not only beneficial to international students, Shisha, or flavored tobacco, but open to all students at JMU to learn is a water pipe made of a bowl, about the international culture," freshman water reservoir and a hose for Christine Dang said. the inhalation of tobacco smoke. Junior Sam Williams agreed. According to the World Health "[International Week is] a great way for Organization, hookah tobacco is JMU students to get out of the JMU bubble a mixture of about 30 percent and learn about the world," he said. crude, cut tobacco, fermented In light of the opening of Palazzo with approximately 70 percent honey, molasses and fruit to cre- ate flavor and aroma. .. Cigarette smokers on average took eight to 12 puffs and inhaled [It's] a great way for JMU 0.5 to 0.6 liters of smoke over five to seven minutes, according to students to get out of the a study published by the World Health Organization in 2005. JMU bubble and learn about Hookah smokers may take 50 the world. to 200 puffs and up to a liter of smoke during each hour-long session. OAwtii UISON <-***-, fmiSfm Htoksh utrwwnti fcUrxiy Morris, lot Velle o*d Jnh Eckerd smoke Hookah at Isis Cofe in Hirriuniuri Although the smoke in hoo- -SAM WILLIAMS kahs is filtered through water, Junior Gardner said that hookahs may be people who use hookahs inhale effect on me.* do not allow smoking. The OHP t;n more smoke than cigarette thought of as safer because they Kareem Aly, co-owner of the has a "Smoke Free Dining Guide" 99 smokers, according to the New look different than cigarettes. hookah bar Isis Cafe, believes that for the area listing many local York Times. This in turn exposes "I think there is a mispercep- although smoking hookah may not establishments that do not allow Capponi and the Master of Arts program tion because the Hookah has a dif- have many health benefits, it helps smoking. in Florence, Italy, the theme of this year's smokers to potentially higher lev- ferent appearance than a cigarette els of carbon monoxide, nicotine people to relax and socialize. International Week is European Union: and there is so much information "Hookah smoking is good for United in Diversity. The events will be and other chemicals. The World Health Organization on the health hazards of cigarette gathering people and helps make focused on countries in the European smoke," she said. "Hookahs are a people feel cozy," Aly said. Union. study also found that hookah smoking delivers a high amount of new trend in the United States, Senior Alicia Gore disagrees. "This is an excellent way of introducing so not as much information is out "Although the smoke gets fil- the program to JMU," Thomas Lavenir, nicotine, the addictive substance in tobacco. there." tered through the water, there is assistant director for the office of interna- Even with the evidence that still tobacco in hookah smoke," tional programs, said. "It is a very impor- According to the Tobacco Free Organization hookah smoke pro- hookah smoke is dangerous, stu- she said. "Tobacco is dangerous tant and exciting step for us." dents have mixed reactions to the no matter what the dosage is so I To start off the week, there will be a per- duces nearly 100 times more tar than cigarette smoke for each findings of the study. stay away from any hookah smoke formance presented by a flamenco dance "To me, hookah isn't really no matter what." company, Furia Flamenca, on the Commons. gram of the respective tobaccos. Associate Director of the that bad," sophomore Calvin King Gardner suggests that stu Other highlights include Reflecting Ireland, a said. "I won't do it forever so dents should be aware of their University Health Center's Office 1 don't think that the amount of Health Promotion Krsitin environment and limit them- wlSA,r»|tS I smoke now really has a huge selves to those restaurants that Hear Ye, Hear Ye New legislation passed JMU offers new medieval and renaissance minor by Congress means fewer that the religion courses are mostly set in clas- sical Islam from the eighth to the 12th century bills for students and correspond to the medieval era in Europe. A medieval and renaissance studies minor, The content focuses on the period of Islamic focusing on the period of time from the fall dominance and how religion and culture was BYJOHNSUTIH would be an increase in Pell of the Roman Empire to 1700 is now being preserved and spread. contributing writ* Grant amounts, potentially ben- offered at JMU. "Islam is important to the world because it efiting about 50 percent of the "This minor was created because the fac- was a subset in ancient classical tradition, and A reeent bill passed by JMU student population. ulty working on studies in the medieval and it was translated to Latin," said Hollenberg. Congress will help make more In addition to the Pell Grant renaissance era felt that there was a criti- "Progress was made in the sciences." money available for low- awards, there are also other cal mass available for this minor," Dr. Chip Dr. Jonathan Gibson, assistant professor of income students, and attempt federal assistance awards, state Bolyard, assistant professor of philosophy, music, said that the music course for this minor to relieve the debt burden on grant programs, JMU grant pro- said. covers music history through 1700. It will focus students while not creating grams and scholarships. Bolyand worked with fifteen other faculty on music in the renaissance and the baroque any new cost "(The] new bill will give me members, many who specialize in the medieval era. for taxpayers. more money and renaissance era, to put together the new "I think this minor will appeal to a select The now, but not minor. The majority of the contributing faculty number of students." Gibson said. "It will not College Cost when I pay it had been thinking about creating a major like be as big as nursing, but that's not the inten- Reduction off," sopho- this for years now, Dr. John Butt, professor of tion. Several students are already happy to see and Access more Nick history said. it here." Act will make Curtis said. "Now, we can pull together and work as Hollenberg said the minor can be relevant to grant aid However, one body." he said. anything in culture today. available to Curtis said Students can take courses in art history, "Issues of antiquity come from emperors, low-income that he could English, history, music, languages, philoso- and today there are dominant powers that go to students who not see the bill phy and religion that focus on the medieval subordinate countries," he said. "In a way, that apply for changing any- era or the renaissance. is like imperialism." financial aid. thing because "There is an extraordinary selection Bolyard said medieval and ennaissance The bill will financial aid of courses offered, far bigger than most studies can still be relevant in today's society. increase Pell is still based minors, and from quite a range of "By studying the religious events in Spain, ('.rant awards off income. department," Butt said. from the Muslims to the Crusades, you will and lower Other Butt said there would be observe how the individuals got along with each Stafford JMU students, general education classes other, and hopefully will develop that ability as Loan interest like fresh- offered as well as 400-level well," Bolyard said. rates, report- man Jessica courses. The only other minor related to this is the ed a Public Wheeler said "This minor is exactly Classical Studies minor, which has about 20 stu- Interest that the bill is what a liberal arts education dents enrolled. Research focused toward is and should be all about," he "Students running a major that require simi- Groups (PIRO) press release. helping low income students. said. lar class topics, such as history or English, can The federal government Wheeler believes the government The minor will require 18 take a few other classes and get this minor as hopes this bill will not only should take other aspects that credits. Students must take well," Bolyard said. help low-income students may affect a family's financial sit- courses from at least three Currently, no students have signed up for pay for college, but also help uation into consideration when distinct disciplines, and four this minor. But the professors are not discour- graduating students pay their determining who should receive of the six required classes aged. They feel that students, mostly history and debts from student loans. financial aid. must be at an intermediate English majors, will take an interest in this minor "The jury is still out The College Cost Reduction or advanced level. Individual in years to come. because it is still too new of and Access Act focuses on pro- research projects can also Some students are already planning to do so. a bill," Brad Barnett, senior viding more money and lower count toward credit for this "I am declaring this minor along with my his- associate director of financial interest rates for low-income stu- minor. tory major because it united a whole bunch of dif- aid and scholarships, said. dents, not on restructuring the Dr. David Hollenberg, assis- ferent subjects, like music and literature and art. He added that the immedi- Free Application for the Federal tant professor of religion, said for me." sophomore Elizabeth Anderson said. ate effect for JMU students see C0S1, pop 5 NOLA Relief trip Info Red Cross Mood drive Open dialogue on chHd Hall ol world's languages Typhoon hits Chlneese GOP wants candidates sessions next week at CCM on Monday sexual abuse and prevention nearlng extinction coast, Shanghai spared to focus on minorities The College of (dotation is Catholic Campus Ministry There will be o presentation on Nearly hell of ihe 7,000 Ion CHINA — A typhoon hit Republican leaders, leering a beck sponsoring o relief trip to the is holding a led Cross Blood sexuol abuse followed by a panel guagos spoken in the world today ore Chine's oast const yesterday, fan lash that would erode the party's stand- Ninth Word ol New Orleans Drive on Monday Sept 24 discussion between survivors of child endangered ond will likely disoppoor ing 300,000 residents lo evocuite ing with black ond Latino voters, are during Thanksgiving break from II am lo 4 p.m. The sexuol assault, a recovering sex of- sometime this century, reported Ihe Shaghoi and other coastal lilies and encouraging their perry's presidential lousing widespread damage lo the Information sessions will be held blood drive will toke plate at fender ond a treatment provider. The Hew fort limes candidates to reconsider their decision south of the city, errording lo 1h$ lo skip presidential debates focusing on Mon Sept 24 at noon in Taylor the Catholic Campus Ministry dialogue will be hosted by The Collins According lo Ihe fimts, seme lengueges will die out with Its speak Mew fork limn issues imporleni to minorities, reported 305, Weds. Sept. 26 at 7p.m. House at 1052 South Main Center ond the Virginia Deportment of ocl ers, while others will be lost gradu- As reported by Jhi limn, the Iht Wnkinglon Foil. in Mil 299, and Thurs Sept Street, located to the left of Heotlh and Stop it Now' The event will ally es indigenous tongues are ever stoim hit Shanghai, China's largest According to Ihe Pest the leading 27 ol 7 p.m. in Memorial Hall the quod nexl lo Mike's Mini toke place Monday Sept. 24 from 8:30 O whelmed by dominele languages al city, directly So for one death was contendecs lor the Republican nomine 3115 Contort [email protected] Matt. No appointment is nec- a.m. lo 12 p.m. in the Lucy Simms O school, in the morkoiploco and on reported, while up la six million lion hove indicated that they will not or broughjrmftjmued with ques- essary end all are welcome School Auditorium television. people weie affected by 11 inches attend the 'All American Presidential tions ai rainfall renai.' 4 I Thursday, September 20,2007 www.thebrMzt.ors The Breeze \ JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY. International Week September 24-28,2007 European Union: United in Diversity Monday, September 24th u Opening Ceremony, Flamenco Performance Noon - 1 p.m., The Commons u Reflecting Ireland, A Musical Event 7:30 p.m., Wilson Auditorium Tuesday, September 25th u Keynote Speech: Dr. Angelos Pangratis Deputy Head of Delegation of the European Commission to the United States 7 p.m., Festival Grand Ballroom Wednesday, September 26th u International Bazaar Noon - 4 p.m., The Commons u European Union Through Our Eyes: Student Panel 4-5 p.m., Transitions Thursday, September 27th u Study Abroad Fair 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Festival Grand Ballroom u Late Night Breakfast, featuring "International Idol" Karaoke Contest 10 p.m. - Midnight, Festival Conference and Student Center Friday, September 28th u Closing Ceremony Noon - 1 p.m., The Commons For a complete listing of 1-Week events, please visit our Web site at: www.jmu.edu/international/iweek The Breeze www.thebrww.ori Thursdoy, September 20,2007 15 ISA: International bazaar to bring in students excited about culture ISA. from ptft 3 donation to ISA, there will break- schedules around the big events national souvenirs, but I'm more musical performance of traditional fast foods from the EU such as tor- "Some events draw more that are harder to get, because those excited about the Spanish class and Irish folk music. There will be a key- tilla espanola and build-your-own students than others, and so we try dates will be definite. We would the musical and dance performanc- note speech by Angelos Pangratis, crepes. At the late night breakfast. to make things more interactive," like to have more student input into es,'* Pratik Banjade, vice president deputy Head of Delegation the there will be a chance for students Lavenir said. "(However), we want organizing the events, but the work of ISA, said. European Commission to the to win prizes such as a $50 gift students to realize that culture is done during the summer when Lavenir is also excited. United States. There will also be an certificate to Madison Grill and isn't just food and music, and so students are gone." "(International Week] is an international bazaar where differ- a 20" color TV by participating we balance it out with speakers and Students who attended opportunity to bring an interna- ent vendors and departments will in "International Idol" and trivia movies as well." International Week last year are tional perspective to the general have displays relating to countries games. Lavenir added that preparing excited for this year's events campus for individuals to realize in the European Union. ISA is not the only organization for International Week was hard Williams said that he is looking there are other countries other than In the Festival Center, mem- helping out at the events. Others, work. forward to the international bazaar us." he said. "It is a way to diversify bers of the International Student such as the Center for Multicultural "The work begins at the end of and the movie. not only the campus, but also to Association (ISA) will coordinate Student Services and the department the school year, during the sum- "The bazaar is cool, you get to diversify people's perspectives of a late night breakfast. For a $1.00 of music, are doing what they can as mer," Lavenir said. "We base the shop around and look at the inter- the world." COSTS: Bush to pass financial aid legislation KHOURI: "Time won't resolve conflict" COSTS, ho-3 "We always award grants first for those Student Aid process. Aid process, who who are needy before we loan for work pro- KHOUlUtcn front Arab-Israeli conflict." He said that it is no closer should receive financial aid. The College Cost grams and work study," Barnett said. enjoyed it. to being resolved now than it was 50 years ago. Reduction and Access Act focuses on provid- In addition to raising the Pell Grant "I liked how he talked about how it needs to Blake has a different belief about the situa- ing more money and amount, the Col- be based more on the people, and that democ- tion. lower interest rates / lege Cost Reduc- racy is the ultimate answer but getting there is "If the Israelis put down their weapons for low-income tion and Access Act the hard part," she said. tomorrow, there'd be no more Israel," he said itudents, not on also will help pro- However, other students disagreed with "If the Arabs put down their weapons, there'd restructuring the tect student bor- Khouri. Alum Boaz Blake (07) believed that be peace." Free Application for We always award grants first for rowers from having Khouri's statements were not factual. Khouri mentioned other major American Federal Student Aid those who are needy before we to make unmanage- "The man managed to come along and speak involvements as well. He said that the war in process. able payments, ac- his propaganda," Blake said. "I'm heated up Iraq is a result of other problems. "The biggest loan for work programs and work cording to PIRO, right now." "I think it's an absolute catastrophe for the thing for anyone is This provision will During the lecture, Khouri said, "I think the U.S.,* he said. "There are no easy answers. I think to be sure to submit study. help ensure a bet- lesson for Israel and everyone interested in this that the only answer is gradual but sustained FAFSA by the March - BRAD BARNETT ter start for college problem is that time is not going to solve the withdrawal to show that we're on our way out." 1 priority deadline MOW nwdm •Iran* ti fmmM fi god «Worihi|n graduates with stu- in order to have the dent loan debts. best chance to get 99 Many JMU stu- a (financial) pack- dents plan to work age," said Barnett. to pay off their student loan debts. A specifi- According to Barnett, JMU has seen an in- cally designed program to help pay off debts SAFETY: Madison Alert System crease in the number of students needing fi- does not exist at JMU, Barnett said, but there nancial aid but have received less money from are grant programs and employment oppor- the federal government. Since there has been tunities to help JMU students pay off student no significant increase in state and federal loan debts. up and ready to warn students grant allotments, fewer students will be able President Bush is expected to sign the leg- to receive money for financial aid. islation into law, according to PIRG. SAf rTf, from front when to use the Madison Alert System, as IDLS major Lauren Mattson. well as what information is released. uYou have to be at the computer to Prior to the Virginia Tech tragedy, get your e-mail," she said. "If something JMU's comprehensive safety plan had been happened, we would know immediately so we used nationally by over 400 organizations, SGA: Senate elections to be held Oct. 4 could act accordingly to prepare for danger." according to Egle. SGA. Iran tram III. Section B. He motioned to amend the rule Sophomore health sciences major "Safety is a priority of the university and Rules for the 2007-08 year. Lee Brooks and to include the silencing of all cell phones and Christina Tuliszka agreed that the siren will the university is committed to the safety Sarah Pineres, chairs of the Communications electronic devices during meetings. reach the most people but questioned the and well being of its students, faculty, staff and Internal Affairs Committee, presented "I really do think that this is important as a effectiveness of the notification. and campus visitors," he said. "The reason the new rules. They include attendance courtesy to Senators and guests," Brooks said. "When that goes off, we don't know exact- why these systems arc important is they add requirements, proxy votes, contingency- The rules were amended and passed. ly what the situation is," she said. "We all to the university's ability to ensure a safer account proposals, and bill and amendment As the meeting ended, DiDomenico know something is wrong, but what?" campus." submission. announced that she has appointed new mem- JMU plans to take everyone's reactions to According to Egle, most of the Madison Each of the fourteen rules passed with unan- bers for a neutral Elections Committee to fill the the test into consideration. Alert System is ready to use. Following imous consent. Pineres and Brooks urged for position of student body president. "The university plans on sending a survey the survey, the Emergency Response and Senate approval, as the rules were similar to DiDomenic said that applications for inter- to the JMU community," Egle said. "Most Recovery team will make adjustments accord- those implemented last year. ested candidates are now available online and likely this week as a follow-up and based on ingly and may run another test in order to Before the document was voted on in its are due on Sept. 26. The election will take place the feedback received, appropriate adjust- guarantee that the university is utilizing their entirety, Brooks added one amendment to Rule on Oct. 4, ments will be made." capabilities to provide the safest campus pos- The JMU Police Department will decide sible. 1 Bead 11s. Write for us. Love us. Our writers rock. You should join them! his I amilu \f\l eekend... 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In two locations on both With the expected growth of enrollment in the coming years, sides of the deck, a digital counter indicates the remaining number such a deck is not only a luxury but a necessity. Forward thinking, to show realities of parking spaces inside, allowing as demonstrated with the Warsaw Parking panicked students rushing to class time Deck and other projects around campus. to find an alternate lot if the spaces is the only way that JMU will be able to should ever run out. reasonably accommodate such an increase of Iraq war Despite the fact that Parking in student population. Services catches a lot of flak for its Sadly the efforts of expansion have ob- President Bush has decided to scale back U.S. troop levels sometimes aggressive ticketing as scured our view of the mountains from the by at least as much as the recent surge called for, which is well as recent fine increases, the new Quad, but it is a compromise that is neces- roughly 20,000 troops. This drawdown comes in the wake of deck seems to provide ample space to sary for the overall good of the university. intense political pressure on the administration, especially avoid getting one while finally giving One day. if we're lucky, students may on members of Congress who have supported the president's students an efficient parking area near be enlightened as to the purpose of the plan and arc approaching election season soon. the Quad. It is also worth noting that enigmatic glass booths near the entrances In the midst of this political turmoil, in which Demo- the spaces inside are significantly larg- that have remained empty all year. cratic presidential candidates and Republican congressmen er than the deck beside Bridgeforth Though it is a trek to reach certain are formulating their own exit plans, our forces keep fighting and the aisles arc also large enough to places on campus from the deck, a simple every day. maneuver freely. adjustment in your schedule could resolve New recruits voluntarily join knowing that they too will After the construction of the Per- that issue - park a few minutes earlier than likely find themselves on Iraq soil. These individuals contin- forming Arts Center, perhaps students you would otherwise. ue fighting alongside one another despite the frequent calls will finally be able to enter the deck Only time will tell if the several millions by their political leaders at home to abandon their cause. from either side instead of the current spent in its construction will be worth it in This is not to say that a continued full-scale military pres- situation making students pass one per- the long run. ence in Iraq is the right course or even a sustainable one, but try telling that to a soldier in Iraq who has been watching his comrades die in battle, or fall prey to the nastiest of wartime injuries. Our dialogue at home has long since shifted away from support for our forces in Iraq and has become dominated by scrutiny of the plan as a whole. Our media coverage focuses on how many suicide bombers blew themselves up in the BATTLE OF THE SEXES streets, or what new U.S. military' gadgets were deployed in the field. The media seldom goes far enough to take us into the shoes of our men and women in the field so that we can Should young women get glammed up to party on the weekends? adequately comprehend their struggle. , The reality of our current conflict has never been made HA V| fl j0—^"^fartics are one of the staples of weekends at col- AUM A " s ""'il question of whether young women should ,iege, w hether the school is Harvard or the University ^ get all decked out to party on a weekend night, but a clearer to me than it was over the summer. A good friend of SCHULTZ ' ofWi.uni. living that JMl* is quite a lively university, YOUNG, question of whether they want to. mine is a lance corporal in the United States Marine Corps ., '' ltA«»il Submit Darts e> Pats online at thebrecze.org, or A "thanks-for-making-us-do-it-'One- A "thanks-for-sticking-with-me" pat to A "late-night-dance-party-is-our-middle- e-mail submissions to breezedpffhotmail.com. More-Time"' pat to the outstanding Director the lady in the Financial Aid office for all her name" pat to the guys who live above us who Darts & Pats an" submitted mumymoush, and are of the Marching Royal Dukes. help through a tedious three-month process. started our weekend off right when they prmted on a space-awtlable base. From a grateful MRD who apprecuitt* From a student who knows that even broke it down with us on Thursday night. Submissions your hard work and encouragement, re- though JMU is miserable at handing out From three junior girls who have always an-hnsed gardless of the fact that we will cringe at the jinancial aid it still have wonderful staff that been fans of dance parties at 3 a.m. and ap- word "again"for the rest of our lives. manage to make it tolerable. preciate you gettin'down with us. A"JMU-is-not-Motel-6"dart to JMU for A "world-of-thanks" pat to the astronomy A "who-are-you.-the-Wizard-of-Oz?" asking us to increase tuition as a green initia- club students who shared their telescope with dart to my minor adviser for using the stu- tive and still leaving the stadium lights and passers-by Saturday night. dent receptionist ;is ,1 liaison to take care of scoreboards lit 24/7. From a staff person who appreciated my graduation application instead of helping From a junior who knows that JMU's the amazing view of Jupiter complete with me vmirselt slogan is "Be The Change" not "well leave colored bands and four brilliant Galilean From a disappointed senior who would the liijht on for you." moons. have liketl to actually meet you. 11 Thufsdoy, Stptwnbw 20,20071 www.ttwbftn.oa I The Breeze OUTFOXED: film fights Off the Wire | OAVEiuiVtiisoN.iMyiUmb. Fox bias with bias OUTFOXED, from page 7 Get your gun! The fact that Fox is micrumanaged by ils conservative owner is a problem for objective journalism, but Greenwald is one of the most outspoken critics of the right; are we supposed to trust his "docu- Could requiring citizens to carry a gun benefit a community? mentary" to present a truly objective and informed view of Fox? Ever heard of Kennesaw, Ga.? It's a rational member of society into a barbarian cation to kids before sending them off into a In addition, every network has bias to deal with. Andy Rooney unique place, for sure. out for blood. If there is anything to take world filled with millions of guns? of "60 Minutes" hasn't exactly been shy about his dislike of Bush, For those not in the know, Kennesaw is from the city of Kennesaw, it is that this Im not just talking about teaching them and SNL once mocked Chris Matthews' adoration for Hillary a small Georgia city north of Atlanta that notion is false. If anything, the presence of how to quickly reload a Clock, either. You Clinton by dedicating a whole sketch to it. Fox has no monopoly in 1982 passed a mandatory gun law, re- on bias; there is plenty to go around. guns creates an atmosphere of equality in could probably learn that from watching a quiring the head of each household to own which you have as much a reason to respect Bruce Willis movie. I'm talking about a real In reality, most Americans are smart enough to discern that and maintain a gun. your neighbor as he does you. education on guns — the kind that teaches Fox likes Bush and CNN isn't fond of the Iraq war. Nothing we Read that sentence again if you have to. It is important to keep in mind that hear from any media source will ever be objective, and perhaps people what kind of damage they can cause, Yes - a mandatory gun law. As in, guns, no matter the carnage they're capable the pain they can inflict; the true reality of that piece of knowledge is more important that anything we can "own a gun or else." Truth be told, I learn from the news. of, are a part of our society we have to learn guns beyond what kids see in video games don't know that anyone has actually been to deal with. The sheer numbers of guns and on television. It's unfortunate that we will never have one objective source charged in violation of the law, but it exists circulating within the United States and the With a proper understanding and appre- of information, but we don't need films like "Outfoxed" masquer- nonetheless. world, along with the powerful nature of ciation of what guns can do (and more im- ading as our saving grace from the monster of prejudiced news. Taking into consideration the lethal- special interest groups such as the National portantly, the consequences associated with Of course, that just my opinion — and like I said, I'm biased. it)' of guns today, it is certainly a Kathryn Manning is a senior political science and history major. abusing them), I see no reason why novel concept. In fact, quite a few our society can't turn Kennesaw people said it was just plain crazy. from a rarity into a trendsetter. Critics predicted that Kennesaw The Second Amendment pro- Letters to the Editor would become a contemporary vides the sovereign people the abil- Wild West shoot-out town. Steal ity to defend and uphold their way Apple ortide mistokn somebody's parking spot, and of life; both from the government Sarah Delia's opinion piece in Monday's issue titled "Apple you just might get challenged to and from private offenders. It is, gadgets aren't as great as they seem," most of her assertions have a duel. Let your dog drop a deuce essentially, the glue of the Consti- little basts in fact. in the neighbor's yard, and you tution; without it, everything else She complains that iPods are unreliable but provides no data \S might have a Clint Eastwood im- becomes vulnerable to dissolution. bolster her statement ("common trend" and "a significant number" personator on your hands. Guns won't be going away and nei- hardly are meaningful quantifications). Every company makes a Fast forward to today. What do ther will the Second Amendment lemon now and then - but the AppleCare warranty covers that. we see has been the result of this that gives the people the right to Ms. Delia's objection to the iPhone mainly seems to be about mandatory gun law in Kennesaw? possess them. TTiere is really no re- price. She might be less upset were she to realize that the prices A reduced crime rate (especially in alistic argument that can be made she quoted are high by $100: the 8GB iPhone originally cost areas like burglary and theft), and dismissing that certainty. $599 and now sells for $399. not a single incident of an indi- So, what do we have? A country Ms. Delia also warns about the danger of storing all of one's data vidual involved in a fatal shooting. packed full of firearms, a Second in a single device. Has she forgotten that Apple provides iTunes for Even if you're a raging liberal Amendment that guarantees the free? iTunes is a program that automatically syncs and copies all of that hates guns more than you people the right to legally pos- thus data from one's iPod and/or iPhone to one's computer. hate President George W. Bush, sess them and a case study of I've never heard of an iTunes account vanishing I've heard you have to admit that is impres- an American city in which the of many instances of Apple restoring lost music collections even sive. mandatory presence of firearms though the users made no backups and took no other action Sure, the town is fairly small, has established a more peaceful to protect themselves from such an event. Consumer Reports with only about 30,000 residents, environment consistently places Apple among the best in its tech support and but to go 25 years in an American It's time to end the endless customer satisfaction ratings. city without a gun-related fatality bickering between conservatives is remarkable. and liberals about whether or not John Gruver Kennesaw is the ultimate case people should be allowed to carry SMAD Lab/Network manager study for those of us who love the guns, or how restrictive particular Second Amendment. It is proof gun laws should be. Liberals need that individuals can own weap- to accept that restrictive gun laws Column Correction ons and not be irresponsible with will do nothing but take guns away them and, furthermore, that it can from the law-abiding citizens that As a senior writer for Vie Breeze, I have had my share of criti- result in a more peaceful society. hold them. cism. Such is the case with my most recent article regarding Apple If Kennesaw can do it. why Focus on the people holding technology published in this past Monday's issue of The Breeze. can't any other city? the guns, not the guns themselves. It has come to my attention that a fact concerning the prices of Now please don't confuse We don't need mandatory gun laws i-phones was inaccurate. Rest assured that I did not randomly where I'm headed with this. I'm not about Rifle Association, ensure us that they won't like the one seen in Kennesaw, but man- pick numbers. My research was based on articles from JMlTs Re- to propose a national mandatory gun law. be going away anytime soon. datory classes that teach kids about guns search Database, a source I haw relied on in the past I also called Ignoring the impossibility of enforcing This means that we cannot simply hide would certainly help the problem of violent an Apple technician and inquired about the various policies and such a law, too many political forces in this in our homes, or in the legislative chambers, crime more than it would hurt it. guarantees they can and cannot supply. I also have an iPod nano country would see to it that such a proposal and pass restrictive gun laws hoping falla- We've spun our tires in the mud for and have used various Apple technology. The tactual error of my would never even get to the legislative floor. ciously that it is going to make the problem too long on the issue of guns in America, article goes noted, however I stand by my thoughts and opinions Nobody loves guns so much that they would of violent crime go away. and I say it is time to change course. Trie that the article represents - after all it is the opinion section and I force Howard Dean to own one. Instead, we need to work on educating abolishment of firearms is an unrealistic am entitled to one. Far too many pacifists, however, are people about guns. We offer driver's educa- possibility, but a more educated public most convinced that the presence of a gun in tion in high school before we send kids certainly is not. Sarah Delia, senior writer one's household consequently results in its off in 3,000-pound horsepower-propelled Dane Halverson is a student at the Uni- owner's transformation from a civilized, sledgehammers. 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Ask About Wheat Grass Shots 1645 Reservoir Street Editor: Kelly Fisher Assistant Editor: Megan \ lliams www.thebreeze.org .torn nteriairwnmt Thursday, September 20, 2007 What's going on ©4 Play Review around here Love, loyalty 'Curtis' brings in new tricks arts and laughter on latest CD « Sawhill Gallery The Stratford Players bring Shakespeare's classic 'The Merchant of Venice' to Theatre II this week 50 Cent puts old school The American Institute of words to new school beats Graphics Arts presents "50 BY MAXK POWIU "I couldn't have asked for a more amazing cast," she Books/50 Covers" through twHribetieo, write 1 iiey gelled right away and since day one have been BY JOHNJAKHAH TRIANA and KEUY CONNIFF Sept. 29. The exhibition fea- holding each other up keeping away from problems.'' contributing writer and unier writer Some people may say that the mentor) of Shakespeare Convincing acting was displayed throughout the play, tures the best In book design is dead and far gone, hut on Monday night. Shakespeare especially by Heather Magnotti, who pierced the audi- 50 Cent's new album, Curtis, offers and production, as well as was brought back to life by the extraordinary acting of the ence's skin with the evil personality of Shylock. Magnotti standard hip-hop tracks containing the Stratford Players. book covers. took the crowd's breath away quickly during a soliloquy usual street subject matter and catchy Theater II kicked off the fall ■—BatBf with the she delivered in which she revealed her grudge against beats that will be familiar and ho|M-fully production of "The Merchant of Venice," and before il Antonio, loved by any fan of 50. even began, the crowd was already buzzing. The siz- Humorous scenes included the wild personality of £ N»w Image However, those able audience that packed the small black-box theater Unneelot, played by sophomore Jamie living, the ser- looking for growth | Qjy hurried to get their seats, eager with anticipation for Gallery vant to Shylok. These icebreakers gave the audience a might needtogoelse- jfc Review the first play. chance to relax in the midst of serious scenes, and gave 1VCVICW Famed photographer Rosa- where, as 50 seems to * "The Merchant of Venice" is an entertaining come- them something to laugh about. Loving displayed a be focused on using fur-fir mund Purcell has an exhibi- dy that involves a Christian merchant named Antonio, wide variety of comedic gestures and left the audience in his tried-and-true **"'£ tion, "Double or Nothing: played by senior Natasha Solomon, and | Jewish mer- stitches song formulas. Cur- WWW chant, Shylock. played by senior Neither Magnotti, The play, since performed in such a small, tight pa- Metamorphic Mysteries," in Ht offers standard 50 Cent that agree to a pact in order to solve a financial hard- rameter, invites the audience to be part of the action. 50 anthems, chick Released Tuesday. New Imoge Gallery through ship in which Antonio has found himself. However, if Characters are forced to use all the apace in the theater, tracks and harder Sept. 11 Oct. 19. Antonio does not repay Shylock. the conseqinn so depending on where one is sitting, they may be part of hip-hop pieces, on dire. The story also includes a comedic tale of a girl the plav. songs such as "(Jet named Portia, played by junior Jesika Hayes, and her Finally, the play itself may scare off some people be- Money," Ayo Technology" and "Fully methods of marriage "Merchant" is often overlooked cause of its diverse Shakespearean language. However, Loaded l lip A Madison Art hv other Shakespearean ni i it is- definitely the actors do a great job using their body language, and In some ways, it's almost as if the beats Gallery I must-see. speech to explain what is meant, even if one gets lost in are the only things that have changed With only a month to prepare, ■ lot ol skepticism was the language since The Massacre, 50's 2005 album ef- The gallery's Grand Opening evident pertaining to whether the actors were ready to "When I cast (the play] I was looking for actors fort. The album content and style is so fa take on the Shakespearean challenge. for the semester is Sept. 24 that had experience with Shakespeare or had a natural null.11 (hat many might consider Curtis to "We have been rehearsing since the agin of August." knack," Tarabek said. "They took to it like birds in wv- be called The Massacre, Part II. Despite from 5-7 p.m. It will feature Mid junior Juli Tarabek, director of the production be- ter...it was just a matter of getting through the subtleties this, 50 always picks out catchy beats and the Centennial Exhibit, which fore the show. *TT»ey have been ready for about a week. and different shades of the language." With such great oVlllwJII strong freestyles. They are going to be amazing ." is composed of "The Madison speech and acting it was difficult to get lost in the miikt Because 50 doesn't have the creative Tarabek certainly knew her actors well because as of the play. Ero," "The Gift of Art" and talent and wide subject range of artiste- soon as they started the first scene, the audience was cap- On the Ilipside. there was not much criticism for the such as Outkast, Nas and Talib Kweli, "Dressing for Education 1925- tivated. The opening scene was filled with perfect diction, play. Occasionally, the actors would speak too fast, and his songs can sometimes sound simi- 1960." great projection and humorous anecdotes by sophomore combined with the Shakespearean language, it would be lar. However, he benefits from sticking Brandon Shockney, who played Gratiano. Right away, difficult to follow. However, this was corrected almost in to what he knows, where he is from and you could feel the presence of a strong chemistry between stantly after it was done. what he can rap about: money, women the cast in the homely setting of the theater. TTie play continues performances throughout the and drugs. 50 Cent has always been a "Weall got really close," said Junior Liuren Miscios- week, except on Friday, at 8 p.m. in 'Ineatre II. There is strong artist because he draws from his cia, playing the part of Jessica. "We work so well togeth also a midnight showing Saturday night. Tickets are $3 roots as a drug dealer and his previous er." and can be purchased at the door. life on the streets. This strong bond formed quickly, according to Tara- To go or not to go; that is the question. Oh wait. He is also adept at catering toward theatre bek, who noticed it right away. Wrong play. women, spitting rhymes on "Ayo Technol- ogy" like "different style / different move / damn 1 like the way you move / girl you • "The Merchant got me thinking about all the things I do to you/" of Venice " By sticking to these subjects and add- Theatre II kicks off the ing catchy beats, he is creating tracks that will be popular in clubs and on the radio. semester with the Shake- The album is also host to many t.i speare classic, "The Merchant mous and talented producers such as Dr. of Venice." The show starts Dre, .lake One and J Khalil. who recently worked on Talib Kweli's new album. Ear- at 8 p.m. and runs through drum. The record also features Havoc Thursday night, with a mid- from Mobb Deep, who produces harder night show Saturday night. tracks like 'Ttillv Luled Clip" and "Curtis Tickets are S3 at the door. 187." 50 gets in on the game by adding his production eredits to tracks "Get Monev" or T Still Kill" with Akon, that will prob- I ably be playing in clubs and gathering air- play in several months. The Sept. 11 release date of Curtis made hip-hop headlines, with the album music going head-to-head with the release ol Kanye Wests Graduation, which soon • Pops Concert turned into an album-sales competition. But whether or not 50 will stick to his Various JMU bands will promise of retirement is still up in the air. 50 may not IK-the IM-SI lyricist or rap- perform Sept. 29, as part of per in the game, hut he always knows how Family Weekend. To purchase to create a track with full party potential, like he does on "Come & Go." - "even- tickets, go to jmu.edu/par- body know like everywhere I go / when BO in the club everything go out of control ents. DMD lOMMKI, afcmmiii / you can blame it on Em or blame it on Robbv Bosder and Heather Magnotti perform as Bauanio and Shytod in THtatn It's production of me Shokeipeoreon ploy. The Mtrdiont of Venice.' Dre/." so is what he is and Curtis is a solid 'Burg::: album. • rinnegan's Cove TV networks aim to capture audiences with new shows auspices oj mega ■■hit "Grey 'fl Anatoim anil Vs ,,. Check out famed local Sci-Fi, rich girls and cavemen "Dirty se*.\ Money," 1 show about ipoiled musician, Jimmy 0, as he rich people ami the lawyer who has to clean fill primetime slots this season Dp after them The Networks performs some classic hits Speaking of se\ and money, there ate I at Finnegan's Cove Thurdoy BY SEAN SANTIAGO plethora ol shows des|H-rately trying to fill the Ll»nW contributing writer lucrative void left by Sarah Jessica Barker ami ABC CBS night. her cohorts on "Sex and the City." "Cashmere Big Shots Many entertainment critics claim televi- Mafia" (ABC) and "UpCtJck Jungle" (NBC) will Back to You 1 " sion is in the midst of a second Golden Age." be Introduced later on m the season to vie tor (arpoolers K-Ville Hit shows like "Ix>st" and "24" have turned the attentions of audiences who want some Cashmere Mafia Kitchen Nightmares • Dave's Taverna otherwise lame weekday nights into viewing thing to watch while the) wail (or the "SATC" events, demanding to be worked into ■ched mo\ie. Cavemen Nashville The Charlottesville band, The ules and celebrated with equally enamored Keeping with the theme ol something old Dirty Sexy Money The Next Great American Band groups of friends. But can that claim he vail and something, well, almost new. networks Sometimes Favorites, rocks dated if promiscuous girls strut ting their not- baVC tweaked the plots of several of their Private Practice Canterbury sLow out at Dave's Downtown SII elassv stuff on T'lavor of Love" also makes already successful shows and brought audi- Pushing Daisies New Amsterdam it on the air? That's the ying and the yam; of Taverna Saturday night. ernes programs like "K-Ville" (a.k.a. t SI modern television. For even well-written N lights some of the social cues bal foreplay that includes back- people respond to in the handed compliments ("Nice IY AMANDA M0UT0R pensive include a higher cost of production, scarci- Reality show dating game and how to use nails, are they real?") or ignor- kwtSWtDftly ty of the natural fibers and the fact that consumers that kind of social psychol- ing a woman for an extended are often willing to pay for the "prestige of green ogy *° your advantage. This period of time, addressing her AMES, Iowa - With all the hype surrounding product ownership." should sound familiar to any- just as she becomes uncomfort- global warming, consumers are now able to buy However, there are brands that offer green provides look one who's read Neil Strauss' able. It's manipulation. But I'm fashion that is more eco-friendly. fashion at an affordable price. But the question is 2005 book The Game, which not gonna lie, it can produce Ann Marie Fiore, professor of apparel at Iowa whether students are willing to pay a little more. chronicled the tactics and results. State University, education studies and hospital- "If I saw [green clothing) sitting on the shelf inside modern conquests of Mystery as well What it does not do, how- ity management, said "green" fashion is defined and I liked it, I'd pay a little extra for it." said Emily as a number of other pick-up Bffl 1-1 stablish trust, personal as products that are environmentally and socially Perrin, junior in F.nglish artists, exposing their hidden compatibility, or affection in a responsible and have less of a negative impact on Jessica Galasso. sophomore in apparel mer- dating culture world. The Game, according budding relationship. It might the environment, workers or cultures. chandising, design and production, disagrees. to Mystery, is nothing more seem old-fashioned, but I find Some processes used to manufacture green "I'm the cheapest person I know," she that a complex algorithm in it odd that the techniques used clothing include the absence of pesticides when laughed. "Even if the clothes are helping the BY LAUREN BRANCHIHI which women are variables to attract women on the show growing fibers and using recycled materials. environment."For students who are willing to frrwy Wh«J and men are students as- are fundamentally different Fiore said dyeing processes are often detrimen- spend the time and money for green fashion, here signed to find the derivative. from the elements of a good re- tal to the environment because of the harsh chemi- are some good places to start saving the Earth. ATLANTA - Just in case you Not surprisingly, there is lationship. cals used, as well as the large amounts of water that Levi's Ecu collection of jeans ranges in price from felt reality TV shows weren't a point in the show where this Traditional advice along the are wasted in the dyeing process. $59 to $78. These jeans are made with untreated or- ;gimmickv ot stmnge enough, attitude becomes abrasive, lines of being yourself and asking In addition to producing clothes that are safer ganic cotton, and the prices are comparable to qV \lli now brings you The Pick- usually about the time the questions to show you're inter- for the environment, green fashion includes paying other collections of jeans offered by Levi. up Anist " guys hit the nightclubs and we ested has no place in Mystery's workers at a living wage and providing those work- The Gap also features green fashion through This reality competition watch hidden camera footage realm of seduction. The show also ers with safe working conditions. its (PRODUCT) RED campaign. This campaign takei eight self-described losers of them working the crowd. seems to suggest that the appeal When looking for eco-friendly fashion, then- includes T-shirts not manufactured in sweatshops, U I spires to turn then \B$Q They throw out canned pickup of being a "master pickup artist- are a few fibers that stand out from the rest, such and the proceeds go toward the Global Fund for Af- smooth-talking Casa novas. The lines ("Flossing: before or af- is not entirely about getting laid. as organic cotton and hemp for apparel, Fiore said. rica, an AIDS charity. pupils are led by a "seduction ter you brush?" or "You blink When the men on the show Accessories are also being produced from recycled Patagonia is a completely iw-nTendJy clothing com- coach" who goes by the name a lot.") and after a while it succeed in their "challenges," materials, such as boat sails and rubber from tires. pany that features ckrthing as well as outdoor gear. Mystery- and dresses like a cross becomes clear that they are they are rewarded with wom- One of the biggest problems with green fashion This company uses raw materials and monitor* between DawNavarro and Cher doing little more than recit- en's phone numbers or maybe is it's often too expensive for the average college the amount of waste it produces. The prices typi- dice 1996. ing a script. The presence of a a make-out session. In all the student's budget. cally fall between $30 for a tank top and $100 fot The goal? By the end of woman is practically optional, interview segments when they Fiore said reasons eco-fashion may be so ex- a jacket. mil urm-ling eight-week tuto- and her personality is of little talk about how Mystery has rial, one lucky dude will go from importance. changed their lives, the par- awkward caterpillar to seduc- I could complain that this ticipants don't express interest tive butterfly. Oh, and he'll win show objectifies women (be- in the sexual element of their $50,1)00, the going rate these CeOM it does), but it also objec- pickup success. days for the overexposure and tilie.s men. Mystery's method Maybe this is because of Davis a bumbling 'Con Artist' mild humiliation of reality TV. implies that regardless of who the medium. It's possible that The producers want you he is, any man can mask his the restraints of a reality show BY RACHEl MCCARTY course, would never have allowed this book to be to believe this show is about true character if he follows a trump the natural progression ft. Good Fin Cm Cigai published. You are able to read this only because I pffHrflll improvement and in- prescribed routine in order to of these social interactions or also published this book myself." cic.iMiig self-esteem, but its re- attract a woman. Ah, codified that talk of sex would make the KINGSTON, R.I. - A woman scorned is a force Unfortunately starting your own private pub- ally not. "The Pickup Artist" is a seduction is so romantic. show too racy. to be reckoned with. An author scorned is a bum- lishing company is just too easy these days if book* look at modem dating culture The crux of Mystery's "game" Then again, it could be bling idiot. like this one are being printed. that is equal parts fascinating. implies that attraction is not because the emerging pickup Don D. Davis, the author of Professors As Con Davis does do a good job of trying to hide his uncomfortable and appalling. based on the warm fuzzy feeling artists want to learn seduc- Artisls, is one such idiot. Unable to get into a Ph.D. inadequate research though, slipping bibliographi- The show is gripping because it that comes with a great smile. tion as a way of having their program, he has turned his attention to lashing cal information into footnotes or asking the reader bran down the complex art of Rather, attraction is cultivat- ego stroked more than any- out at the academic institutions that rejected him. to refer to another book. A quick peek at a footnote lliit.itioii Into simple strategies - ed when a person acts vaguely thing else. Davis takes the side of "academic outsiders, and shows that one quote came from a paper published for attracting isomen. rude toward you. Mystery's stu- I don't really have the an- is hell-bent on exposing the evil conspiracy of aca- in 1959. While the quote may agree with Davis's ar- Mystery 1 method high- dents employ scintillating ver- swer. I guess it's a mystery. demia. gument, it is unfair to relate it to the present-day. Tackling such issues as publishing corruption, At the very end of the book, Davis lists the ad- taxpayer abuse a*nd student abuse both intellectu- dresses of important authorities that have the pow- ally and sexually, Davis tries to put a black mark on er to reform the academic system. He encourages professors. Davis points out that many of history's a letter-writing campaign to fight the injustice he Check out our new and improved website renowned scientists and philosophers did not have has experienced. Ph.D's, but were able to get published. Apparently It's hard to be convinced that he is approach- the practice of rejecting the work of "academk" out- ing thus subject objectively when he keeps inserting at thebreeze.org! siders" without even a glance at their work is a new his own experiences into the text. Davis's grudge invention. against publishing companion is apparent in every "[The academic publishing world] also, of word. Welcome Back Students! 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Available for 2008-2009 School Year- Beginning October 15th (Call for more Information) Editor: Tim Chapman Editor: Matthew McGovern [email protected] www.thebreeze.org (540) 568-3846 Thursday, September 20, 2007 Baker brings championship experience to table down player on the 2004 National Champion- "It probably did, but 1 don't tend to worry about Senior compensates for lack of ship team. Baker has scored 15 touchdowns and it," Baker said. "I'm going be this small forever, so it accumulated more than 1,300 total yards from is what it is." size with quickness and confidence scrimmage in just over three years at Madison, Despite Baker's size, his presence on the field as and that doesn't include the damage he has done both a leader and an offensive contributor is huge. on special teams. When asked if he is a captain on the team, Baker IY MS SHAW Baker ranked second in JMU history in punt sighed confidently and said, "We haven't really as contributing writer return average and punt return touchdowns, going signed captains, but 1 consider myself one of the into the season, with 11.4 and leaders." In a 45-17 victory it can be hard to single out one 2, respectively. He is also in the As an unofficial captain, Baker likes to be a lead- most valuable player for the winning team. But in top ten all-time in seven other er of the more outspoken and vocal variety. "Some- Saturday's victory over VMI by that margin, JMU categories. His efforts return- times you have to talk," Baker said. "Even though MDJOt wide receiver LC. Baker was just that. ing punts earned him First- they say there are leaders who don't really talk, Baker scored twice in less than 30 seconds of Team All-Atlantic-10 accolades sometimes you have to be a vocal guy and let your actual game time against the Keydets; the first in 2006. voice be heard." coming off a 36-yard pass from senior quarter- However, Baker was not a Playing for JMU every year of his college career back Rodney Landers to close out the first half. heavily recruited high school has given Baker the confidence to be a leader on his Baker found the end zone again just 20 seconds prospect. Standing only 5-foot- team. He started every game at wide receiver for the into the second half, this time on an electrifying 7 and coming from little-known Dukes last year and all but three as a sophomore. reverse from 42 yards out. Baker ended the con- Armstrong High School in The three games he missed were due to injury; a trial test with 130 all-purpose yards, his one blemish Richmond, Va., only a few col- in his career that Baker feels made him both a better coming on a fumbled punt return that led to a leges looked at him. leader and a better person. score for the Keydets. "When 1 was getting recruited, there weren't too "Being out [with injury), older guys came to me As expected from any team leader, Baker was many people looking at me because of the size of the and told me, 'Don't worry about it, youll be alright,'" more concerned about his team's success than school I came from," Baker said. "[Madison] saw Baker said. "And that taught me to help people when his own. me first, and the way Coach [Mickey] Matthews and they're up and help them when they're down; just all "Il was just another game," Baker said. "We went (defensive coordinator Georgel Barlow pursued me the odds and ends of being a leader." out, we executed, and I'm just glad we got the 'W.' was almost like another father pursuing a son." Baker also believes the opportunity he had to play WOHSTFrWT/pUo.**. Personal accolades mean nothing if we lose." The size of his high school was not the only thing with the 2004 Division I-AA National Championship Sflfmr nidi rearm IX Baker has II receptions for 140 ywrk And it was just another game in Baker's that limited his exposure. Baker's small frame also through three garnet in 7007, averaging 177 yards per catch long career. A third-year starter and an every- M many schools to overlook his speed. Dukes look for third win ing National Champion, only to lose in the sec- Madison eager to avenge 2005 ond game of the season. The Dukes threw away a 10-point, fourth quarter lead in the game and finished the season 7-4 without a postseason bid. loss to Coastal Carolina in its final The 2007 teams for both schools look con- siderably different than when they squared off in noiKonference game of the year Conway, S.C. JMU has the momentum of two straight wins - one coming against then-No. 5 New Hampshire BY TIM CHAPMAN - and the steady improvement of first year start- ing quarterback Rodney Landers. CCU entered the season after losing 36 play- Every week college football coaches around ers to graduation, including the Minnesota Vi- the country can be heard reiterating how im- kings' seventh round draft in quarterback Tyler portant "this week's" game is. And with only Thigpen. Thigpen threw for 6,598 yards and 53 11 guaranteed games in the regular season, the touchdowns in the Chanticleers' first four seasons saying often holds true for teams with champi- of intercollegiate play. onship aspirations. Against the Dukes, Thig- The mentality is no differ- pen threw for 287 yards and lames Madison redshirt sophomore vide receiver Roy Brown dives for a punt Sept 8 ogoimt New Hampshire JMU enters Saturday's ent in Harrisonburg, as the 2-t 66 three touchdowns. Two of his |omi w (MSIO! Corolino os rhe No 8 ttom in the notion according to Tne Sports Network, and No. 9 in the FCS coooW poll Dukes will approach Saturday's scoring strikes came in the game against Coastal Caro- We've been improving final six minutes, the latter lina knowing that another loss coming with only 30 seconds after sitting out last week with a healing sepa- could mean the end of postsea- on the pass defense... left on the clock. Shutting down Simpson is a top priority for rated shoulder. son hopes. Madison will look to blitz the Dukes. During defensive drills Tuesday JMU In three games Coastal has given up 1,079 "I don't know if it's a must we have confidence. and put pressure on Coastal's made this clear by putting a red cap on a reserve rushing yards, a problem that bodes well for win 'cause it's still early in the new quarterback, junior Will receiver's helmet to simulate routes Simpson Holloman and core of running backs that have season, hut it's a big game," Richardson, while keeping the may run. picked up 733 yards. JMU head coach Mickey Mat- -EVAN MCCOLLOUGH ball out of the hands of the Big Offensively, Madison will need to continue The Chanticleers are coming off a 42-34 loss to thews said. JMU cornettKKk South's preseason player of running the ball effectively to open up the passing Georgia Southern last week after a Week Two win To the juniors and seniors -J5 year, wide-oul Jerome Simp- game for junior quarterback Rodney Landers. over Winston-Salem State. Coach Dave Bennett's on Matthews' squad, it's more sun "They use a lot of [man-to-man), a lot of in team started the season ranked No. 23 in the Col- than just a big game. "We've been improving on your face tactics and some blitzing," Landers said lege Sporting News preseason poll but suffered a Despite only one previous match-up with the pass [defense], working on new things and we of the CCU defense. "If we're gonna get a lot of 23-18 loss to Delaware State in the season opener, the Chanticleers, it was one that the upperclass- have confidence," sophomore cornerback Evan man-to-man concepts I think it's gonna be a big dropping them out of the Top 25. men haven't exactly forgotten. McCollough said. "They have two real good re- week for our receivers." Kickoff is at 6:00 p.m. at Bridgeforth Sta- Flashback to Sept. io, 2005 when No. 1 ceivers and we're gonna treat it like every week The Dukes will get an added boost from se- dium and the game is the final non-conference ranked JMU traveled to Coastal as the reign- and play hard." nior tailback Eugene Holloman who is returning opponent for the No. 9 ranked Dukes. Tony Protecting the CAA crown been fantastic, and then to have two Tournament honors for her efforts. Cutchins delivers defensive other great goalkeepers working with Cutchins continues to impress at tells it her every day; they push each other to the collegiate level and was recently edge with stingy goalkeeping, be better." named CAA player of the week for her Cutchins felt a kinship with the performances against Penn State and goalies from day one, and that's helped Saint Joseph's. During the weekend What's up. JMU? improves on freshman year guide her maturation as a player. of Sept. 7-9. she played 145 shutout- "I'm automatically associated with a minutes in goal for the Dukes, and had It was another good week for the JMU football team, because group within the team," Cutchins said. a career high 16 saves in the win over M \S.TC able to get another win. I feel that the offense showed BY MATTHEW MCGOVERN "The goalies will always look out for then No. 6 Penn State. how explosive they could be and the defense put up another solid ■AM sporh ediloi each other." Asked about nerves at the begin- performance. This is another big week because we have Coastal Cutchins, a native of Suffolk, Va., ning of a game, Cutchins said, "You Carolina coming into Harrisonburg. A couple years ago we trav- James Madison goalkeeper Kclscy attracted JMU's attention while play get used to it; once you get that first eled down there and didn't play so well. That loss really messed Cutchins enters her sophomore season mg in the U.SJV shot over with, it's things up for us that year, so we are hoping that we can put up a year after helping JMU win its second li.'ld Hockey Futures 64 definitely a lot easier a better performance this year. This is a huge game for us as we Colonial Athletic Association ch.impi Program. In addi- from there." Despite want to continue to get better and hopefully get another win. We onship in its ninth title game appear- tion to playing for Once you get that allowing three goals need all students to try to come out and give us that home field ance. The underdog Dukes took only the Futures Team, in Sunday's loss to advantage and show them how hard it is to play at JMU. one shot to Old Dominion's 23, but 14 she also played on first snot over with, Virginia, she is still See Y'all this weekend. saves by Cutchins made their one goal her high school team ranked 10th nation- the difference. all four years. Her it's definitely a lot ally in goals against Tony LeZotte Madison was ranked 13th in the Futures Team's goal- easier from there. average (GAA) at Athletic Correspondent Division I Coaches ies coach, Justine 0.97. Her GAA in Poll following that Sowry, was tlie link - KELSEY CUTCHINS 2006 was 1.27. Tony is a four-year starter at free safetly, three-time All-Ameri- accomplishment, between Cutchins JMU sophomore goilltetpef "She doesn't get can and three-time All-CAA, with a major in kinesiology and but lost in overtime and JMU. over-excited about minor in sport management. to Duke in the first "I wasn't initially -99 anything, so she round of the NCAAs. looking at JMU, I doesn't overreact," With one year of col- was looking at places Lucas said about her legiate experience, closer to home," Cutchins said. "But goalkeeper's poise. "I think she has a Cutchins hopes to Julie [Munson] contacted Justine and knack for reading body language and take on the chal- said 'Do you know any good goalies' what the attackers are gonna do next." lenge of a repeat and I think Justine recommended me." Cutchins traveled to Shanghai, Sports at home this weekend .iml .mother shot at Sowry's recommendation was justi- China this past spring as a member of the NCAAs. fied by Cutchins' performance in her the United States U-21 National Team, 9/21 Field hockey vs. UD 9/22 Volleyball vs. GMU "We had hoped that she would chal- first year. She was named Second- and has been participating with the lenge Merel | Broekhuizen], and she did Team All-State by Virginia's Sports team since 2005. 9/21 W. soccer vs. American 9/23 Field hockey vs. Towson more than that," JMU coach Antoinette Information Directors and finished She started playing field hockey for 9/22 Football vs. CCU 9/23 W. soccer vs. Navy Lucas said. "Kelsey's just gifted, she hai the season strong in 2006. She posted her high school when she wns in eighth a knack for what she does. But I would back-to-back shutouts en route to the say (the) coaching by Julie Munson has conference crown, and earned CAA All- ». eUICHINS. ptj. M 14 Thursday, September 20, 2007 www.thebreeze.org The Breeze Fantasy Football: Week Two CUTCHINS: Sophomore goalkeeper 3Y RYAN KERR tontrihtitim writ* Good Morning Fantasy Owners, exceeding expectations for Dukes Week 2 brought some shocks that even I could not predict. How about Derek Anderson of the Cleveland Browns throwing for 328 CUTCHINS. from pop 13 used to, as the bulky goalie gear gave her some yards and five touchdowns? What was Romeo Crennel thinking keep- grade. Her middle school gym teacher was also problems initially. ing this guy behind Charlie Frye? Or how about LaMont Jordan, rack- the high school field hockey coach and used that "The first time you wear it you trip all over ing up 159 yards on 25 carries, against what issupposedtobeatop-io day job to recruit for the team. Cutchins did not the place," Cutchins said. MWe were in a drill and Denver defense? Throw in Matt Schaub picking apart the Carolina dc start out as a goalie, however. I was following the ball, I tripped and fell and my hOMtad you h.i\i'yourself one wacky fantasy week. If week 2 tells us "I tried out and made the team as a field play- coach thought 1 dove — she was like 'good job anything, it's that you sometimes have to go out on a limb and make er." she said. "Our goalie was scared of the ball, Kelsey, you're our new goalie'... I never told her that nalls> move II you're 0-2. start your backup QB, bench your #2 so we needed a new goalie. My coach was like that 1 didn't dive." running back, and ditch your third string wide receiver. If you want to 'Kelsey. just try on the pads.'" The misstep was just part of the learning pro- win in fantasy, you have to be active each week and not settle for the Cutchins also competed in high school soc- cess, and her stats speak to her command of the big-name, underproductive guy. With these tips in mind, here is this cer and cross country, but realized field hockey goal these days. Cutchins showed a fast learning past weeks Studs. Duds, and Sleeper picks. was her forte. The move to goalie did take getting curve then, and certainly has in her college career. STUDS: DUDS: CinM Palmer, Cincinnati Rax Groaaman, Chicago Hie good news: the Bengels QB Trent Green, Miami threw for a career high 401 yards I avaria Jackaon, Minnesota and six touchdowns. The bad The trio combined for 3 touch- MM the Bengels still lost, sorry downs and 10 interceptions. Cincinnati. Grossman, the guy who led the Bears to their first Super Bowl ap- Jamal Lewis, Cleveland pearance in 22 years, was practi- The former Baltimore Raven ran cally trying to give the game away K.ll, Uuran Kil.igh all over the measly Cincinnati to the lowly Chiefs. Green and K-Fllh Th* tlondt GlMlt defense. I-ewis rushed for 215 Jackson are both on the hot seat, Inr Weak M M 5-7 yards and one score, bringing Total Percentage SIS H* 6ft back memories of his 2,000-yard LaDaJnian TomUnton, S.D. siiMin Look for the University of The MVP did nothing against Coastal Carolina w JML JMU JMU .IMC .IMC JMU JMU Tennessee alum to have a big day an improved Patriot defense. 43 against Oakland this weekend. rushing yards and 15 receiving Georgia Tech If UVA Georgia Tech UVA Georgia Tech Georgia Tech Georgia Tech UVA isn't the kind of production that Chad Johnaon, Cincinnati fantasy owners across the nation Maryland &■ Wake Forest Wake Forest Wake Forest Wake Forest Maryland Wake Forest Maryland i don't like having three studs expected when they drafted LT Irom the same game, but how #1. 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