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TwIJr Tf**^' James Madison University ^^^±_ May: Isolated storms HEtBREEZE ». 4', i*.'ft' HI.*: 87 Underage possession JMU top public master V Princeton Review violations level university in South ranks JMU well modify U.S. News & World Report scores JMU 74 out of100 BY TONI DUNCAN news editor BY MELISSA MATTINOLY BY TONI DUNCAN 1 and No. 2, respectively. peer assessment, 25 percent on According to student surveys from The graduation and retention rah-, contributing writer news editor Both schools are private insti- Princeton Review's "The Best 351 Colleges. 2004 tutions that cost between 20 percent on faculty Edition," JMU students appear satisfied with their Alcohol that already has For the 10th consecutive $28,000 and $34,300 a year resources, 15 percent on stu- education and social lite. been consumed by a person year, the Sept. 1 issue of "Clearly, JMU offers quali- dent selectivity, 10 percent The Princeton Review surveyed 106,00!' under 21 at an identifiable U.S. News & World Report ty at a bargain price," JMU on financial resources and 5 dents at 351 top colleges, according to location in the jurisdiction now ranked JMU as the No. 1 President Unwood Rose said percent on alumni-giving www.primetonreview.com. The amount ol qualifies for underaged pos- public master's-level uni- in the press release. rate. Each of these categories students surveyed was not listed. session of alcohol. versity in the South. Fred Hilton, director of have subfactors, such as The Web site named JMU as one of the best school* Recent Virginia Court of JMU was ranked third in media relations, said, "The incoming freshman SAT in the Mid-Atlantic, and as a result. JMU is one of 96 Appeals rulings have deemed VS. News & World Report's fact that JMU has been ranked scores ,\nd class size. schools profiled in the book. that possession of alcohol by "America's Best Colleges so consistently ... is a solid JMU received a score of 74 The purpose of the rankings and book sj persons under 21 does not 2004" among public and pri- indicator of the university's out of 100 from the magazine "help college applicants and their parents decide require a person to be holding a vate southern master's uni- high quality." based on its grading criteria. which of th' ■ for them," beverage or container in his or versities. The schools an? rated on US. News & World Report ng author .it her hand, according to Virginia The University of various criteria, according to ranked 573 institutions "that The Princeton Review, on the Web B ' state law (Va. Code 4.1-305). Richmond and Rollins TVWW. u *new$. com. The scores Before the party starts, stu- College in Florida, were No. an? calculated 25 percent on see TOP, page 5 see SURVEY, page 5 dents should be aware of basic alcohol-related laws in Virginia. First-time underage offend- D hall enfployee Christian Chabrler prapares food ers have the option to take part Wednesday afternoon. in the First Time Offenders program. The program requires that defendants pay for and take part in /irginia Alcohol and Safety Action Program as well as complete 50 hours of community service as described by Harrisonburg attorney Robert Keefer. -66 Possession of alcohol by persons under the age of 21 no longer requires that the person be holding the beverage or container in their hand. -Virginia Code 4.1-305 99 Buying alcohol for minors is illegal and can carry a penal- ty of 12 months in jail with a possible $2,500 fine, according to Virginia State law (Va. Code KKiSTYNirm mi imtoranui 4.1 -306). According to Virginia State Law (Va. 46.2-347), minors who attempt to buy alcohol for themselves using fake identifi- If you cook it, they will come cation of any kind will, if con- victed, have their driver's license revoked for a minimum JMU ranks 18th nationally for 'Great Food' in Princeton Review's student survey of 30 days or up to one year. Dukes have increased the quality of food, accord- Senior Dan Jensen said he eats on campus at Even owning a fake ID can BY TONI DUNCAN ing to Clete Myers, Dining Services resident dis- least five times a week. "I like the food a lot mean up to 12 months in jail, news editor according to Virginia State trict manager. "The biggest thing is that we try to here," he added. "The most nutritious meals I eat Law (Va. Code 18.2-204) With high quality and a large variety, JMU do the cooking in front of customers so they get a are when I am at D-hall." To be convicted of driving ranked 18th nationally for "Great Food" in fresher product," he said. The employee attitudes also are highly rated, under the influence, a blood The Princeton Review's student survey, "The Hilton said student input helps shape the content according to The Princeton Review. Myers said they alcohol content of 0.08 per- Best 351 Colleges, 2004 Edition." and quality of food. He said Dining Services uses stu- look for outgoing people and a kx of them are natu- cent is sometimes not A total of 106,245 students at 351 colleges com- dent advice for "choosing menu items and options." rally cheerful. required. According to Va. pleted the survey. The schools then were scored and Myers said Dining Services uses both cus- The dining halls also try to work with student schedules. D-hall opens at 7 a.m. for breakfast. While .Code 18.2-266, "a BAC of 0.05 ranked based upon students' responses. tomer surveys and feedback cards In order to percent to 0.08 percent can All the schools on the list, except JMU. are private know what students want. They also meet with PC Dukes stays open most days until 10 p.m., and also result in a conviction for mammon- that have higher tuition and fees. the Student Government Association's Food Lakeside is open until 1 a.m. Friday and Saturdays. With quality food and convenient locations, stu- DUI if substantiated by addi- Fred Hilton, director of media relations, said. Service committee once a week. JMU's ability to adapt to students' needs has dents are pleased with their dining options. tional probable cause." "JMU realizes the importance of keeping all costs According to Lieutenant C.S. as low as possible and efforts are continually improved Dining Services according to Hilton. Sophomore Jennifer Smith said she eats all of her made to keep dining charges at the minimum Students are able to find "custom-fit [meal meals on campus and her favorite place is The Coverstone of the JMU police Festival's Cranberry Farms. She added. The food department, this means that "a while not compromising quality." plansl. and the Dining Services program is flex- The recent renovations of D-hall and PC ible to change," he said. here is excellent, an A-plus " see ALCOHOL, page 5 Melton: Dukes 'ready to hit something new' cancelled what they have been." preseason offensive player of the not look for him to play this week." BY DREW WILSON after the FOOTBALL I arson has been a scout for the year Last season. Barnes rushed for Folkiwing practice Tuesday after- senior writer Sept. 11, SEASON OPtNlR Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the past a school-record 1,304 yards and noon, Steinfeld said, "It felt good After several weeks of preseason 2 0 0 1, two years, according to Newsome. averaged 118.5 yards per game. today. I was a little sore. 1 haven't training, the Dukes will open the sea- attacks. Red-shirt junior quarterback Matt The Flames also return preseason worked on it in over two weeks." son Saturday against Liberty Despite 1-eZotte agreed that JMU's familiarity all-conference linebacker Kendrick He said his playing status would be University with something to prove. JMU's recent with liberty shouldn't be taken for Howard and defensive lineman decided by the trainers and coaches. it List Mason'! V? noon w.isnt success granted. "We're kind of unsure of what Aaron DeBerry. Red-shirt sophomore wide receiver enough motivation, just seeing a differ- against the they're going to be running on defense, "They've got a good nucleus," Nic Tolley is questionable for Saturday ent colored jersey might be the ticket to Flames, so we've worked on a whole lot of dif- Newsome said. 'They were picked after separating his shoulder in prac- have JMU ready for the Flames, assistant ferent situations so that we will be second in the league." tice last week. ShCMto Md at ready for anything," he said. The Dukes should be near full Despite those injuries. LeZotte said according to red-shirt senior linebacker coach Curt Bndgetonti Stacaum Dennard Melton. Newsome However. I eZotte added, "I strength and ready, according to the Dukes are excited and ready to hit "We're ready to play," he said. said Liberty think playing them in the past lets Newsome. the field. "I think we really improved a "Seeing the same jerseys every day, might not be us know the way that they play and "We're getting back to being kit during the camp period." U'Zotte you want to hit something new and as familiar to their playing style." healthy," he said.