HHPHSHIi "- http://breeze.imu.edu " K n o w 1 e d g e is Liberty" VOL. 77, NO. 3 TODAYS WEATHER MawlTbundewoniLv *&£ A M M N r# Dow JONES ExteiKied forcca*on page 2 Xr R E E Z E close: I U N TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7. 1999 Hokies gobble up the Dukes Va. Tech hands Tech 47, JMU 0 JMU its worst 1 loss in 20 years 7 nSt% ASON McINYRE ■ JMU AGAINST assistant sports editor 1 DIV. I-A: 3-10 — The Dukes have If JMU was going to have a beaten Virginia chance against llth-ranked Vir- once, in 1982, and ginia Tech in the season opener for Navy twice, in both schools, the Dukes would 1989 and 1990. have had to strike early. And they Before the loss to did. Tech, the last Div. But that fleeting chance was I-A team JMU swallowed by the Hokies' defense played was Mary- so fast that before the Dukes knew land last Septem- it, they had turned a 78-yard run ber, which the into a 3rd and 50 situation. Dukes lost, 23-15. On JMU's second offensive ■ INJURIES: QB series, tailback Curtis Keaton took a Charles Berry left hand off at the JMU 6-yard line, the game midway and with a block from tight end through the fourth John Wakley, bounced to the out- quarter with a mild side, cut back to the middle and ankle sprain. sprung to daylight. As Keaton burst across midfield, ■ NEXT UP: The it looked like the Dukes were Dukes play their about to strike first. But Hokies cor- home opener on Sept. 11 at Bridge- nerback Cory Bird had an angle on forth Stadium at 6 the play and made a touchdown MIKE GESARIO/senior photographer p.m. against saving tackle at the Hokies 16-yard JMU's Charles Berry gets leveled by Tech LB Jamel Smith (46). The transfer QB was under pressure all day. Northeastern. line. Following Keaton's 78-yard run, the Dukes self-destructed. On first down, Tech defensive Band takes command of field when team takes break first show Saturday at halftime MILY GERMAN "[Band camp) was a little bit more intense than last year and see DUKES page 29 before 51,907 during the JMU- different than it was before," contributing writer I think we got a lot more done." I Virginia Tech football game senior guard captain Meredith The long hours and endless and was one of the only high- Walkley said. "We front-loaded practices the MRDs require M*& Who would stand on their lights in the Dukes' 47-0 loss. the week. It was different members to learn time manage- feet for an hour and a half every "It gives you a chance to because we pushed so hard." ment skills quickly. Senior day willingly? learn your music before classes Due to orientation, the band Lacey Hansen, one of the Many people won't sit for start," said sophomore Kristin began practice early in the MRDs' three drum majors, said an hour and a half unless they morning so freshmen band balancing life, school and band are being entertained by televi- Stansberry, a flute player. The MRDs usually use the week to members could attend their during the year is "all about sion or computers. The March- evening orientation activities, time management. But I love learn the bulk of music, drill ing Royal Dukes, JMU's Walkley said. Usually, the band everything about it. You play award-winning marching and routines for performances 4^> ». t* \ ■ stretches the work out through- with some of the most dedicat- before classes begin. This year, band, however, dedicate many out the week, but the changed ed people. 1 just love making of their precious hours of free- changes in the band camp had schedule allowed the band to music with them." dom to music and standing on to be made to accommodate see progress earlier in the week. Walkley said it does require their feet. freshman orientation. "We had the show on the dedication, but the experience The 414-member band "We got through the week field by Thursday," Walkley of being an MRD is worth it. MIKE GESARIO/semor photographer showed up to begin practice on ahead of schedule despite the said. "It's a giant family," she said. "I Dukes LB Jeremy McCommons Aug. 22, a week before classes rain and [complications due to] Sophomore Matt Shearer, a mean, it's 450 of your closest gets accustomed to his new posi- started to get ready for its sea- orientation," Pat Rooney, direc- member of the MRD trumpet son. The group performed its tion by tackling Keith Burnell (20). tor of bands, said. section, agreed. "It was a lot see MARCHING page 9 All Dukes, All the Time Bursting at the Seams Hip-hop on the Homefront Niki Budalich scored 2 goals on a rainy after- The School of Media Arts and Design The Essence of Tenacity A turntable trio is tearing up the ■ noon Sunday as the men's soccer team beat and the School of Education are trying ■ The Madisonians live on as local music scene with Trilogy Duquesne in first game back for Coach Tom a student organization Records, JMU's first student-run to deal with an overflow of students in Martin, right, after being interim AD. Page 27 their respective programs. Page 3 despite losing funding from hip-hop label. Page* 24-25 the university. Page 19 . i The Breeze 2 Tuesday, Sept-7, 1999 INFORMATION BREEZE TABLE OF CONTENTS u ■* i v ' i ■ * r i "To the press alone, chequered as • pg. 31 — Field hockey • pg. 14 — Spotlight: Favorite STYLE it is with abuses, the world is NEWS • pg. 33 — Sports beat indebted for all the triumphs modes of transportation to and • pg. 3 — Overcrowding in the • pg. 19— Madisonians -which limv been gained by around campus? 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Mailing address: The Breea Cl Anthony-Seeger Hall MSC6805 James Madison University POLICE LOG Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807 Phone: (540) 568-6127 The wallet contained a JAC Fax: (540) 568-6736 • Kelly M. Schneider, 18, of the rear end. E-Mail address: EL1SSA FORREST Yorktown, was arrested and card. the [email protected] [police reporter charged with underage Harassing E-mail • Unidentified individuals Breeze Net: possession of alcohol and • Unidentified JMU students allegedly stole a gray "Freestyle" http://breeze.jmu.edu Unidentified individuals wallet from a JMU student's underage consumption on Sept. allegedy sent a harassing e-mail Section phone numbers allegedly vandalized the 3 at 1:25 a.m. at the rear of message on Sept. 2 at 12:15 bookbag on Sept. 2 at 11 a.m. in Opinion/Style: x3846 cheerleading office area on the Cleveland Hall. p.m. Carrier Library. News: x6699 first floor of Godwin Hall on Sept. The matter is under invest- The wallet contained $35 Focus: x6729 3 at 3:20 a.m. Sports: x6709 Obscene Conduct/Non- igation. cash, a Pennsylvania operators Photo/Graphics: x6749 The vandals cpvered the door Compliance with Official license and a JAC card. General Manager with soda and shampoo. Request/Personal Abuse Alcohol Poisoning • Unidentified individuals Cheryl Floyd, x8084 In other matters, campus • A Bridgewater College student allegedly removed a metal "No Bookkeeper • Three JMU students were Susan Shifflett, x8089 police report the following: judicially charged with obscene reportedly had alcohol poisoning Parking" sign from Hanson Field conduct, non-compliance with on Sept. 3 at 1:50 a.m in on Sept. 2 at 1 p.m. Underage Possession of official request and personal Ikenberry Hall. The sign is valued at $50. LOCATION Alcohol abuse on Sept. 1 at 8:50 p.m. at • A JMU student was arrested the rear of White Hall. Petty Larceny Mulch Fire The Breeze is located in the lower and charged with underage • Unidentified individuals • There was a mulch fire south of level of Anthony-Seeger Hall possession of alcohol on Sept. 3 Hit and Run allegedly stole a hang tag from Shorts Hall on Sept. 1 at 4:51 at 12:30 a.m. at the intersection Cleveland • Unidentified individuals an unlocked vehicle in O-Lot on p.m. A small amount of mulch of Bluestone Drive and Duke allegedly struck and knocked Aug. 30 between 7:30 a.m. and was smoldering around a tree. Duke Drive. down a light pole on Sept. 1 at 3:30 p.m. The Harrisonburg Fire The student is a juvenile. 11:35 p.m. at the rear of • Unidentified individuals Department responded to Bridgeforth Stadium. allegedly removed a wallet from extinguish the mulch. Underage Possession of South Main St. The vehicle is suspected to be an unsecured room on Aug.