http://breeze.jmu.edu Knowledge is Liberty VOL. 76, NO. 35 TODAY'S WEATHER INSIDE Partly cloudy, high 53°F, M M j N p. 3: Talking about sex, k»w39DF. baby... p. Ill JMU Dreamin': Extended fforecast on page 2 Beds on campus for nappy time . Dow JONES p. 20-21: Holey' body M B R Z E piercing. Batman: A u N V '■■.$j; jV S look at a JMU trend $0^5^^ ™ ,r MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8,1999 ABC revokes alcohol Ir licenses at JM's Grill alcohol can no longer be served. "I filed a notice (of appeal) KATHERYN LENKER Jennifer Farinholt, public within minutes of receipt (of the news editor information manager for ABC, order)," Lafayette said in the said an appeal for the revocation DN-R. The state Alcohol Beverage Waterman said the board Control Board revoked the ABC was filed Thursday. Richmond attorney Michael denied the temporary injunction licenses of JM's Grill Thursday. for the ABC license. JM's appeal Lafayette, counsel for Waterman, The board's official order said on the revocation will be heard declined comment for The Breeze it substantiated five of six Feb. 24, Waterman said. JM's will charges lodged against JM's and but said in Feb. 4 Daily News- remain open and continue to said it revoked the beer and wine Record that he is seeking a quick serve food while awaiting the on premises and beer and keg off hearing on a temporary board's decision on the appeal, KARYN VONDOLA/conlribuling photographer premises licenses of JM's and its injunction barring the ABC from Waterman said. The sign outside of JM's Grill tells the story: the Virginia Alcohol owner, Jon Waterman. By taking JM's ABC licenses until Beverage Control revoked JM's alcohol licenses Thursday. revoking JM's ABC licenses, the appeal is heard. see JM's page 9 Students criticize racial preference study Short-sided report didn't consider additional admissions factors, riches cultural diversity provides Washington, D.C.-based Center Minority enrollment has Students across campus talked ple aren't numbers." KATHERYN LENKER for Equal Opportunity, stated grown, with a 7.8 percent about the study and its impact. In addition, the study's failure news editor African-American students were increase in African-American Some students attacked the to take into account extracurricu- lar activities and background A study about supposed racial 26 times more likely to get into students, a 12.5 percent increase study and said they think its referencing in higher education JMU as an equally qualified in Hispanic students and a 23 assumptions are flawed. also skewed the study's findings, released Jan. 27 has drawn fire white student, while Hispanics percent increase in Asian student "The study does a horrible he said. for its methods while sparking were 1.74 times more likely to get enrollment. White student enroll- job," said Stephen Roberts, Melissa Gruz, president of discussion about admissions in. The study showed that little, ment rose 13.5 percent, the same vice president of the Asian Club Latino, said diversity isn't policies and diversity at JMU. if any, preference was given to growth percentage of the overall Student Union. "It only The study, released by the Asians. student body. focuses on numbers and peo- see REACTION page 9 Three Kappa Sigma members heading to hills to fight cancer able to handle the hike. occur" in someone's life when ELANIE JENNINGS Beggs said, "Mike, Blaine and they have cancer, Adamo said. M contributing writer I decided to create Adventure "Steve's been sick, but he can Two JMU alumni and a Treatment when we realized our do it." senior are gearing up to literally love of both the outdoors and Adamo said the group's mis- take a hike this summer to raise technology." sion consists of three main goals. money for a national charity. With the help of Cathleen Primarily, they want to raise Graduates Mike Adamo ('97), Snyder, marketing instructor, the awareness and money for the ACS. Second, the men hope to Steve Beggs ('98) and senior group focused their goals and began to develop a strategy to publicize the sport of Ultralight Blaine Garrison are in the middle market Adventure Treatment to Backpacking. Finally, they want of planning and raising funds for possible sponsors, Garrison said. to inspire cancer survivors. the 2,160-mile Appalachain Trail The idea for the project origi- The hike is scheduled to hike, which they have penned nated last August, when Adamo begin in May at Springer Moun- "Adventure Treatment." and Garrison hiked part of the tain, Ga. and end in Mt. Kahat- The funds the three raise willgo Appalachian Trail. The two din, Maine in August. Normally to the American Cancer Society decided they wanted to hike the the hike takes around six months (ACS). As of now, the three haven't entire trail. to complete, but Adamo said the formulated a fund-raising goal. When both men thought group hopes to complete the task Two years ago, doctors diag- about who they could ask to within four months. nosed Beggs with a fibromixoid accompany them, Beggs came to In the meantime, Adamo said pelvic tumor. Although he is mind. But they were afraid the three men are working to currently in remission, Adamo Beggs' cancer would prevent obtain the necessary funds and PHOTO COURTESY OF KAPPA SIGMA and Garrison originally him from going. Steve Beggs ('98) (I) and senior Blaine Garrison wH hike the Appalachain weren't sure if Beggs would be "There's a lot of changes that see HIKE page 9 Trail this summer with Mike Adamo ('97) to raise money for cancer. ■» INFORMATION Monday, Feb. 8, 1999 Jh*Breez - . ,. TABLE OF CONTENTS B R E E Z H Football program • pg. 25 — Men's basketball "To the press alone, chequered as NEWS STYLE it is with abuses, the world is • pg 15 — Zirkle House review • pg. 27 — "Gimme a • pg. 3 — Let's talk about sex • pg. 10 — Spotlight: Should indebted for all the triumphs • pg. 17 — "Rashomon" preview minute" by Seth Burton • pg. 3 — New UPB movie colleges within JMU have GPA which have been gamed by • pg. 29 — Women's gym- reason and humanity over error channel • pg. 17 — Contemporary Music requirements Festival nastics and oppression." • pg. 5 — Parking appeals • pg. 33 — Sports Beat —James Madison process • pg. 11 — Column: Beds for FOCUS • pg. 5 —Greek life forum off-campus students by Tim • pg. 20-21 — Body piercing LIFESTYLE FYI Hartman • pg. 35 — 'Scopes & Soaps The Breat is published Monday and OPINION SPORTS Thursday mornings and distributed • pg. 10 — House editorial: JMU • pg. 11 — Darts and Pats • pg. 23 — Women's basketball throughout James Madison University and the local Harrisonburg commun. ty. Comments and complaints should • An obscene telephone call be addressed to Courtney A. Crowlev • Unidentified individuals editor. '' allegedly stripped two surplus received in a residence hall on POLICE LOG vehicles of their batteries near Feb. 4 is currently under ThtBrtar investigation. Gl Anthony-Seeger Hall the South Main warehouse MSC6805 CITEEVENLANDRY Feb. 3 at 8:30 a.m. in F-lot. sometime between the Fall of James Madison University 'ice reporter 1998 and now. One of the Recovered Stolen Harrisonburg, Virginia ZS07 Aggravated Assault vehicles also had its air Property Phone: (540) 56^6127 Fax (540) 56^6736 Campus police report the • A JMU student reportedly breather removed. • A Costco shopping cart was E-Maainliiiu following: punched another student in The stolen items' value is recovered by a campus police the_ breii.cajJMiu.edu the face during a dispute $80. officer at Potomac Ha* on Feb. Credit Card Theft, Fraud arising from a pick-up • Unidentified individuals 4 at 8:30 a.m. http://breeze.jmu.edu and Forgery basketball game at UREC on allegedly stole a DMV The shopping cart rs wqrth Section | • Diedre Bookman, 21, of Feb. 4 at 9:04 p.m. handicapped hang tag from a $240. Optraon/S^le: x3846 Belle Mead, N J. was arrested The victim reportedly car in H-lbt between Feb. 4 The cart was returned to its Focus: X6729 and charged with credit card suffered a chipped tooth and at 5:30 p.m. and Feb. 5 at owner by the Parking Staff. Sportsy'GraDhics: x6709 theft, attempted credit card abrasions. 1:55 a.m. Photo: x6749 fraud, credit card fraud and two * Number of drunk In public Cheryl Floyd, x8064 counts of crerJt card forgery on Petty Larceny Obscene Telephone Call charges since Aug. 27:62 Susan Shirflett, x8089 LOCATION DUKE DAYS EVENTS CALENDAR The Breeze is located in the lower level of Anthony-Seeger Hall • College Libertarians, 8 p.m., Keezell 307 MONDAY, FEB. 8 :i Cleveland • Campus Assault Response Helpline, 6 p.m., Maury 205, call • Contemporary Music Festival Concert, 8 p.m., Wilson Hall audi- Duke Melanie at 438-8053 torium, call x3481 # • College Republicans Meeting, 8 p.m., Taylor 400, call Stephanie at • Drug Prohibition Forum, 8 p.m., Keezell 307, call Colin at 434- 438-3160 4610 .;.;.;■ South Main St. • Contemporary Music Festival Concert, 8 p.m., Emmanuel Episco- • Harmony Meeting 8:30 p.m., Taylor 311, call Chris Dolce at x6000 pal Church, call x3481 • Psychology Peer Advising Open House, 10 a.m., Johnston 113, Anthony- • Contemporary Music Festival Lecture, 1:25 p.m., Anthony-Seeger callx62l4 JSeeger auditorium, call x3481 • SGA Meeting, 5 p.m., Highlands Room, call x6376 • Psychology Peer Advising Open House, 10 a.m., Johnston 113, bKi i. / [•: call x6214 • Students for Camp Heartland Meeting, 7 p.m., Taylor 309, call • Rape Aggression Defense System Self-Defense for Women, 1 Sarah at x6332 p.m., University Training Center, call x6727 WEATHER • UPB Technical Services Committee, 5 p.m., Taylor 233, call Casey atx6217 r y • UPB Cinematic Events Publicity Meeting, 6 p.m., Taylor 233, e- TUESDAY: Partly cloudy, high mail Matthew at [email protected] 62°F, low 36°F.