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Dukes looking to take back conference after a disappointing 6-5 season by DAVID HALSTED contributing writer
The wait is almost over for JMU football. This Saturday marks the beginning of their season as the Duke’s travel to Chapel Hill, N.C. At Monday’s practice, the Dukes named their offensive and defensive team captains. Quarterback Justin Thorpe, center Roane Babington and tight end Brian Barlow are the three offensive leaders. Defensive end D.J.
Bryant and linebackers Pat Williams and Vidal Nelson were named as the defensive captains. “We get together and vote as a team collectively,” Nelson said. “It is a team vote and no coaches are involved. We like to count on guys with good character and the guys who football is a high priority to.” The Dukes will begin their highly anticipated football campaign Saturday at Division I-A and Atlantic Coast Conference opponent, the University of North Carolina.
The matchup between the Tar Heels and the Dukes has been looming ever since JMU wrapped up last season with a - record, including a win over then-FCS No. , the College of William & Mary Tribe The Dukes received national attention last season when they stunned in-state ACC foe and nationally ranked Virginia Tech. While he
Squads set up for a play during a preseason practice last week. The Dukes announced their team captains on Monday, six days before facing the University of North Carolina.
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Gates prevent traffic jams on campus Gating silences campus intersections, allows for more pedestrian-friendly routes to class By AARON KOEPPER The Breeze
On any given morning last year at a.m., the intersection of Bluestone Drive and Duke Drive was usually lined with cars. Students would bunch up at crosswalks, waiting for their turn to walk while commuters drove through campus traffic. Since the gating of campus, those with the greatest effect on the morning commuter rush now appear to be university vehicles and buses. Jonathan Paulo, the Department of Education
librarian, said he noticed the traffic changes immediately. “I walked from the [Carrier] library to Huffman [Hall],” Paulo said. “I crossed the street without a problem. It’s much quieter.” This is the kind of change university officials Lee Eshelman, the traffic demand manager, and Lee Shifflett, JMU’s chief of police, said they were hoping for when the gates first came down Monday morning. Shifflett said some of the credit for the change goes to JMU for publicizing the changes.
“It seems everyone has listened to the emails and the press releases,” Shifflett said. JMU police officers will be at the gates for the next two weeks of the semester to talk to anyone who mistakenly drives up, Shifflett said, though there’s been few of these cases since Monday. He said he thinks the smooth transition was due in part to lowering the gates Aug. and as a trial period. “We saw a large amount of traffic being turned see GATES, page A5
All work, no play Students pressured to work multiple jobs to keep up with expenses By SINA KIPRY contributing writer
Senior Kat Miller works overtime, for a different reason than most college students. She’s expecting a baby boy in October. “There is a fine line between too much physically and not enough monetarily,” Miller said. Miller, an English and education double major, works as a server and hostess at O’Charley’s restaurant. She said she wants the best start for her family possible. Like most students, she said she also has to deal with school loans, rent, books and outside pressures from family members. Having that many expenses can be daunting, especially with the added cost of
“Thanks to rising costs, many of today’s college students are hitting the job just as hard as they hit the books.” Lucy Lazarony
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caring for a baby. “Honestly, the hardest part about school, work and the baby combined is knowing when to say enough is enough,” Miller said. The hospital bill for a new mother
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can be between $, and $,, according to WebMD. Having extra expenses pronpted Miller to search for a second job. In the past four years, in-state tuition increased by . percent, while out-of-state tuition increased percent, according to the University Business Office. Lucy Lazarony, a staff writer for bankrate.com, said this is a growing trend among college students. Bankrate.com is a website that specializes in financial rate information. “Thanks to rising costs, many of today’s college students are hitting the job just as hard as they hit the books,” Lazarony said. Amber Claypool, JMU’s Student see JOBS, page A5
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horoscopes IF YOU WERE BORN TODAY: You are the kind to let big things begin quite slowly, and you are often the last to know when you are on the verge of a major success. You go about your business the same way, whether you are engaging in domestic routine or saving the world. You don’t know how to do anything in a way that is anything less than your best — though this, as expected and depending on the situation, can vary wildly. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You will enjoy a clearer picture of the future than you have in the recent past. Certain details are surprising and compelling.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) You may be surprised to learn that you are more than halfway there. A look ahead reveals a fast-approaching finish line.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) You’ll be pleased to learn that you’ve been chosen for something noteworthy — and you may be able to turn this into an ongoing opportunity.
ARIES (March 21-April 19) You’ve been making steady progress, but you may have to slow things down a bit in order to deal with an unrelated difficulty.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) You must be prepared to deal with the unexpected; how you react will speak volumes about your readiness and state of mind.
(April 20-May 20) It may be time to re-examine the way you have been doing things. You are still productive — but there is room for improvement.
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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Information that comes to you may be somewhat misleading; you’ll have to delve into things on your own to get the whole story.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Information that comes your way must be confirmed before you begin putting it to use. You don’t want to make errors at this time.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You have what it takes to command a great deal of attention when the time comes. Don’t abuse this skill.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) You can keep your rivals from discovering your secret, which will enable you to maintain the upper hand at least for the time being. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) A friend may not realize that what you are doing is for the good of both of you. Keep doing what you know is right.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You may want to abandon one or two methods that have served you well as you prepare yourself to put new methods into practice.
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Post-9/11 assessment sees major security gaps Tribune Washington Bureau
Despite the outlay of hundreds of billions of dollars and a vast reorganization of federal agencies since the Sept. attacks, major gaps remain in the government’s ability to prevent and respond to a terrorist strike, according to an assessment by the former heads of the / Commission. The report, which will be released Wednesday, warns that the nation’s ability to detect explosives hidden on
Instead of settling, Daniel Brooks, then a senior at Pioneer High, came up with a Silicon Valley-style fix: He developed an iPhone app. Then he got Apple’s approval to hawk it on the App Store, handed out hundreds of fliers and now has , users who downloaded it across the country. “It ended up on every iPhone and iPad and portable device that any student and teacher had on campus,” said Scott Peterson, a Pioneer High English teacher who doubles as the campus tech support. In the months since, Daniel has experienced the highs and lows familiar to many software developers who have created wildly popular apps — although he’s getting them a little earlier in his career than
most. Daniel’s app is so successful that users want more; in particular, his teachers started pushing him to develop a version for them. But he’s received less enthusiasm from the company whose clunky technology he improved: software developer Infinite Campus, which developed the Web-based information system accessible by teachers, parents and students. Users in school districts across the country also downloaded Daniel’s IC Connector. Infinite Campus, the No. maker nationally of K- school information systems, has contracts with nearly California school districts, including South San Francisco, San Ramon, Santa Cruz and Palo Alto. Peterson embedded a link
to IC Connector on the Pioneer High Web site. In the spring, the app was getting more than uses daily on its busiest days. But Daniel, who developed the app without the cooperation of Minnesota-based Infinite Campus, found the company and school district less enthusiastic. Both he and his father, software engineer Michael Brooks, emailed the company to seek its cooperation and later see if it was interested in purchasing the app. The elder Brooks received only one email in reply; it said using Infinite Campus’ name and logo in the app’s name confused users and constituted a copyright violation. Michael Brooks emailed offering to change the name,
but asking for time to get Apple’s approval. Daniel also emailed and called. They got no response. Eric Creighton, Infinite Campus’ chief operating officer, said the company simply wanted the Brookses to make clear that they weren’t offering an official Infinite Campus app. The company doesn’t outsource software development nor encourage third parties, he said, and plans to release its own free iPhone app next month. Creighton acknowledges receiving Brooks’ emails. “I didn’t respond. Our nonresponse was, ‘We’re fine,’” he said. “Silence on our part was the appropriate communication.” Daniel and his dad said that being ignored was “just weird.”
passengers boarding airplanes “lacks reliability.” It describes emergency communications used by first responders in urban areas as “inadequate.” And it calls efforts to coordinate rescues “a long way from being fully implemented.” The panel, formally known as the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States, was created by Congress in late as an independent, bipartisan group to investigate the hijackings of four jetliners by al-Qaida operatives. The committee also faults the Department of Homeland Security and Congress for failing to create a way to track when people leave the country and for not implementing tougher security requirements for identity cards.
“A decade after /, the nation is not yet prepared for a truly catastrophic disaster,” says the report, titled “Tenth Anniversary Report Card: The Status of / Commission Recommendations.” Kean said it was “outrageous” that Congress had not passed a law to allocate new radio spectrum to first responders. The inability of firefighters and police to talk to each other from the rubble of the World Trade Center and the Pentagon was a “critical failure” on Sept. , , according to the report, but a recommendation to dedicate radio spectrum for first responders has languished in Congress. In February, President Barack Obama called for $ billion to build an emergency broadband network using
a designated band of radio spectrum known as D-block. But such a bill has not come to a vote in the Senate, and the House has not considered it. More than a year and a half after Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, the so-called underwear bomber, passed through airport screening in Amsterdam and boarded a Christmas Day flight with plastic explosives sewn into his undergarments, the U.S. screening system “still falls short in significant ways,” the report says. The new full-body scanners “are not effective at detecting explosives hidden within the body and raise privacy and health concerns,” it says. Another recommendation that has been ignored: for the U.S. government to fingerprint visa holders as they leave the
country. A system that tracks when travelers exit the U.S. would be “very expensive” to implement, said Stewart Baker, former head of policy at the Department of Homeland Security. “This is a rare circumstance where I think the / Commission is wrong,” Baker said. “I don’t see the counterterrorism value.” Rick Nelson, a counterterrorism expert at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, a Washington think tank, said some of the recommendations were not followed because they would either be too expensive or they ran afoul of concerns about privacy and civil liberties.
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Students can now purchase digital textbooks for classes without needing a tablet. CafeScribe, a digital textbook platform, allows students to read, highlight, take and share notes, search, summarize and collaborate with classmates. Digital textbook prices are 40 to 60 percent less than new textbooks, according to Mark Glenn, the JMU bookstore director. Follett, the textbook company that owns the bookstore, offers students the option of buying digital textbooks. Students pay for books at the store and get a redemption code to download their books directly to their devices from CafeScribe.com, according to Glenn. They can be read on Macs, PCs and most devices with Internet access like iPads, Android tablets and smartphones, Glenn said. He said the digital textbooks use Adobe Flash Player. The number of digital titles grew by 160 percent in the last year, according to Glenn. Junior art major Mimi Guido said she doesn’t think CafeScribe would be a good fit for her since she tends to write inside textbooks. “I like to write on them and I have trouble with my Internet,” Guido said. “It’s just easier to have a book.” Guido ended up buying all her new and used textbooks from the bookstore. “They are really cheap this year,” Guido said. “I only spent $190, and last year I think it was $100 more or so.” Elizabeth Jeffery, a physics and astronomy professor, said she’s uncertain about an increased number of students carrying tablets and laptops into the classroom because of classroom distractions. “If they want to buy the textbook and have it on their iPad or laptop or Kindle, that’s fine,” Jeffery said. “Bringing those sorts of things into class? I’m still deciding how I feel about that.” Having accessibility to web devices can create classroom disturbances, Jeffery said. “Distraction is way too easy,” Jeffery said. “They could be paying attention one minute and next be on Facebook or checking their email.” Jeffery thinks there’s a huge increase in the number of students using technology in the classroom. “With new technology, professors have to rethink stands on everything, react to new rules,” Jeffery said.
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Big changes for Judicial Affairs Substance abuse program handles marijuana use By Natalie Dohner The Breeze
The Office of Substance Abuse and Prevention is relaunching a program this semester to combat students’ marijuana use. High Expectations was formerly directly run out of the Judicial Affairs office, but now it has been revamped and placed in the Office of Substance Abuse and Prevention. High Expectations evaluates marijuana use in each student and comes up with a plan to curb smoking habits. The program consists of two 50-minute sessions. During the first session, students take self-assessments about how much they’re using and receive feedback from an adviser at the second meeting, according to Tia Mann, the BASICS prevention specialist for High Expectations. BASICS, which stands for Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students, is a similar program for alcohol abuse. Because all information shared in a High Expectations meeting is confidential, Mann said students aren’t punished for discussing their drug habits. All judicial proceedings are handled separately from the meeting. Mann said she saw decreased alcohol consumption by students in the BASICS program, so the Office of Substance Abuse and Prevention wanted to develop a program that would be just as effective for marijuana. “Sometimes we see an overlap in the students that we help, so we talk to them about the substance that they’d rather change and focus on that,” Mann said. Mann said she believes that in order for the meetings to be effective, the student must feel comfortable talking to the mentor. Meetings are confidential unless the mentor feels students are endangering themselves, such as if a student has other issues, like mental illness, that coincide with marijuana use. Self-evaluation is key to the effectiveness of the program. Mann said the self-assessment serves as a mirror for students to see themselves because it forces them to confront their addictions. “I think it’s a self-check for students,” Mann said. “It gives students a chance to change and create an individualized plan for themselves.”
Both High Expectations and BASICS use a technique called “motivational interviewing”. Mann said the tool is used to find what motivates the student to change. “We use motivational interviewing in our programs because it is shown across the nation as being very effective in college-age drinking,” Mann said. This is the third year the Office of Substance Abuse and Prevention has offered the BASICS program. Two years ago, 150 students were part of the program; that number increased by 25 people last year, Mann said. Mann said the original program was partially online but also in person; it was altered to be more interactive. “Because the meetings are face-toface, the student has a say in what the outcome of their situation should be,” Mann said. “It’s individualized in that each student has different wants and needs.” Mann first started working at JMU in the Office of Residence Life, which is why she cares so much about addressing the needs of the students. For her, she said motivational interviewing is more about trying to get a bigger picture of who the students are than just targeting their substance abuse.
“Because the meetings are face-to-face, the student has a say in what the outcome of their situation should be. It’s individualized in that each student has different wants and needs.” Tia Mann
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“I enjoy watching them go from where they are now to where they want to be,” Mann said. “It’s very rewarding.” Junior Molly Picard, an international affairs major, said she’s greatful JMU offers a program to address the needs of its students, even if she doesn’t need to enroll in it herself. see program, page A6
Office tries new roundtable theory to resolve conflict, discuss problems By Natalie Dohner The Breeze
Beginning this semester, students referred to the Office of Judicial Affairs will now have the option to enter a restorative justice program in addition to any punishment they may receive. The restorative approach to justice focuses on the needs of the victims, offenders and the involved community, according to Josh Bacon, the director of Judicial Affairs. Bacon uses a roundtable approach called “circles” to resolve conflict. The victim and offender talk about their needs and what factors affected their behavior. “It’s a different way of dealing with conflict,” Bacon said. “Usually this process is victim-initiated, which holds the student directly accountable.” In the past, Bacon said he focused more on the offender and less on the victim, but by changing the program to focus on the victim, Bacon said he believes it has produced better results for those involved. “By getting both sides involved, it doubles who we can help,” Bacon said. Bacon has found that an open dialogue between all parties has cleared up most misunderstandings. “Before, our process was focused on who committed the crime, but now this process focuses on deeper community needs,” Bacon said. These needs are addressed by the pillars of the restorative justice process — honesty, accountability, respect, relationships and engagement, Bacon said. Bacon said he sits with both the victim and the offender, as well as any people within the community who were harmed during an incident. Each participant shares what could be done to make things right. During a restorative justice circle, the JMU Centennial Medallion is passed around to symbolize truth and respect.
The person holding this “talking piece” is allowed to speak without interruption. “With this approach, the victim and the offender are face-to-face,” Bacon said. “Now, the victim can have a say in what should happen, which can alleviate some of the pain and the tension that had built up.” After a colleague suggested Bacon take a course at Eastern Mennonite University on the theory, he decided to try it at JMU. The course was taught by Howard Zehr, a well-known author and professor at Eastern Mennonite University.
“It’s become a way of life. People tell me it’s made them reevaluate how they want to live their lives.” Howard Zehr
Author, professor at Eastern Mennonite University
“It’s become a way of life,” Zehr said. “People tell me it’s made them re-evaluate how they want to live their lives.” Zehr has been offering a Critical Issues in Restorative Justice course at EMU for the past 10 years. Most schools base discipline on criminal justice and what laws have been broken. Restorative justice, according to Zehr, revolves around harms and needs instead. “The legalistic approach is negative. It says, ‘If you commit a crime, you should be punished,’ ” Zehr said. “Restorative justice has more to do with restoring people than punishing them.” Suffolk University and Skidmore College offer similar programs, according to Bacon. Zehr said he has seen a growing number of programs in primary and secondary schools as well. see conflict, page A6
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JMU students among happiest in nation
Newsweek and The Daily Beast ranked JMU as one of the happiest campuses in the nation, ahead of other universities in the top 25, such as Vanderbilt and Bucknell. Newsweek used CollegeProwler’s grades of an A for dining and B+ for housing. JMU has an average 169 sunny days a year, a 16:1 student-toteacher ratio and an average debt of $20,417 after graduation, compared to $18,900 for Bucknell. Richmond
Concealed carry doesn’t abide by ‘no-gun’ policy
Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli wrote to Republican state Sen. Emmett Hanger that concealed weapon permits override University of Virginia’s no-gun policy, according to The Huffington Post. While the university policy can stop people from openly carrying weapons, it doesn’t have the authority over the legal rights of permit holders, Cuccinelli told The Virginian-Pilot. united states
Campuses go ‘smoke-free’
As of July 1, more than 500 college campuses across the country enacted campus-wide tobacco-free policies, according to CNN. Virginia schools on the no-smoke list include Regent University, Jefferson College of Health Sciences, and Eastern Virginia Medical School, according to the American Nonsmokers’ Rights Foundation website.
Graduates nail down jobs in tough economy
The 2011 college graduates are having more luck finding a job this year, according to The Huffington Post. New college graduate hiring is up 10 percent this year and most of the jobs are going to students with a business background, according to Bloomburg BusinessWeek.
College students deem education worthwhile
More than 90 percent of college sophomores who graduated high school in 2010 believe a college degree is worth the time and money, according to a CollegeBoard survey. The survey showed five in nine students think affording college is very or pretty challenging.
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GATES | 2,000 more ride buses
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JMU police will be monitoring the gates for the first two weeks of school to assist anyone with problems. About 14,800 people rode HDPT buses Monday. from front
around and the community got used to it,” Shifflett said. “It allowed community members who don’t have a pass to learn alternate routes.” The biggest problem JMU police have had so far, according to Shifflett, involved a biker trying to sneak through the gates after a car with a pass had raised them. Shifflett said the gate almost came down on him while he was trying to get through. Shifflett said bicyclists can ride in the middle of the road between the gates or by biking around them on the left and right side of the road. Eshelman said bus drivers have told him gating has made it much easier for them to drive their routes. Reggie Smith, the director of HDPT, said 14,800 people rode buses on Monday, a 17 percent increase from 12,031 on the first Monday of last year. Normally, HDPT has 25 to 27
buses running, but 32 buses ran Monday to handle the expected increase. 14,932 people rode the buses on Tuesday, up from 12,304 last year, according to Smith. He said they would continue to have more buses running if necessary. “If students can’t get a ride on the first day because the bus is full, they’re through [riding],” Smith said. Smith said he expects ridership to drop off and people will find alternate routes to get to campus. Students said their buses arrived later than usual. Jalisa Jones, a junior health sciences major, said the bus she usually rides was late. “I feel they’re slower because they have to stop [at the gates],” Jones said. “They’re not on schedule as they should be.” Jones said the Route 14 bus, which stops at several apartment complexes on Port Republic Road, was late by 10 minutes. She said she thinks
the gates are reducing traffic on campus but increasing traffic on roads just outside campus, such as Port Republic. Other students have said the gates are causing more traffic off campus. Julie Naples, a senior biology major, said she and her roommates have left their apartment off of Port Republic earlier to drive onto campus. “We leave a good hour and a half before,” Naples said. “If we don’t we’ll get stuck in traffic with all the lights on Port.” Jessica Hendrick, a senior communication studies major, said she thinks the gates delay everyone who tries to park on campus. “I think they’re [the gates] stupid,” Hendrick said. “If you want to park in the baseball lot and live on Port Republic you have to go all the way around on South Main and Cantrell instead of cutting through.” Contact Aaron Koepper at breezenews@gmail.com.
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Employment Specialist, said there are a lot more students at JMU looking for jobs. “We will post a new job on the website and five minutes later there is an application,” Claypool said. “This shows us that students are watching the website.” Claypool said the budgets, both for on-campus institutional employment and Federal Work Study, had to be thinned out because of university-wide cutbacks. Governor Tim Kaine cut JMU’s budget by 15 percent to close a $1.35 billion budget gap statewide for the 2010 fiscal year, according to JMU’s public affairs website. “We are seeing more and more students working off campus to counter-balance the loss of the on-campus positions,” Claypool said. Some students work both on and off campus. Senior Kristi Smith, a health
sciences major, works at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store as both a server and cashier. She also works for JMU Athletics/ Guest Services as an usher, collecting tickets for basketball games and special events in the Convocation Center. “It can get overwhelming,” Smith said. “I try to work as much as possible.” Smith said finding the balance between having enough time to be a successful student and enough money to pay the rent is the worst part. She said she has had to apply for student loans to pay for tuition fees. “I live off Cracker Barrel money as best as possible and dip into the JMU money as necessary,” Smith said. She tries to save as much as possible by working as many hours as she can during the summers. But for fifth-year senior Tara Swann, a fine arts major, working two jobs is just not enough
to keep her afloat. Swann said she works as a nanny three days a week for a family with three children and two days a week as a server at Cracker Barrel. “I have time to do fun things here and there but not as much as I wish I could at my age,” Swann said. She said she definitely has trouble balancing everything in her life, and yet “it’s not enough.” That’s why she is currently looking for a third job. It feels like having multiple jobs is necessary to pay bills and have a social life while trying to save, according to Swann. A major goal for her is to save money so she can pay back her students loans and get out of debt. “I don’t want to be in debt the rest of my life,” Swann said. Contact Sina Kipry at kiprysx@dukes.jmu.edu.
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Breaking it down ‘Twigz’ Van Tyler “Twigz” VanParys, Parys,aajunior junior sociology major, does the jackhammer at the JMU Break Dance Club’s friendly practice on the Quad in front of Wilson Hall Tuesday evening. They came out to enjoy the fresh air and meet new people. The Club’s next practice will be Friday at 9 p.m. in Transitions. Those interested need no experience breakdancing and all are welcome. The club was founded in 1997 by Kevork Garmiran and Josh Rosenthal, according to the group’s website. Since 1999, the club has held the Circles Hip Hop Charity Event, a breakdance competition that donates entry fees to charity and draws east coast. groups from up and down the East Coast. Circles Circles will be held in held spring The 13th annual will be in 2012, according to Parys. spring 2012, according to Parys. In previous years, the Breakdance Club Club raised raised moreover than$14,000 $14,000from fromCircles Circles and donated local charities including the Kaleidoscope,and andthe the Mercy House, Camp Kaleidoscope Boys and Girls Club. π CORY D’ORAZIO / the breeze
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On the first day of classes, Jeffery said she talked to her students about textbook options and decided not to set rules against e-readers, as they might not even be an issue. Additionally, Jeffery also discussed the consequences of renting a book with her classes. “In theory, it’s a good idea,” Jeffery said. “It depends a lot on the class.” For her GSCI 101 class, she said it’s a good idea to rent the book because it’s only one semester long. “For the other class I’m teaching, Intro to Physics, which is a two-semester class ... Renting a textbook is not a good option,” Jeffery said. Follett’s focus was not on how long the classes last, but that it would make textbooks more affordable, specifically
in today’s economy, according to Glenn. Since last year, Rent-AText has saved JMU students and their families more than $500,000 on new course m a t e r i a l s, G l e n n s a i d . Nationwide, he said students saved more than $130 million.
“I told my parents, ‘You’d be so proud of me. I found cheap books and saved us some money,’” Claire Holt junior social work major
Junior Claire Holt said she’s learning how to manage money. “I told my parents, ‘You’d
be so proud of me. I found cheap books and saved us some money,’ ” said Holt, a social work major. “My parents said, ‘Thank you gladly.’ ” Holt bought all her books from the JMU bookstore and, although her parents paid for her books, she said she’s still thankful cheap textbook options are available. Holt compared the bookstore’s textbook prices with Half.com, eBay’s textbook sales website, to make sure she got the best deals. “Rent-A-Text is a whole lot cheaper,” Holt said. “Sometimes, when you go back to Buy Back, they give you less than 30 percent back, and sometimes they don’t take it back either.” The Rent-A-Text program was started by Follett in 2010. Contact Stephany Holguin at holguise@ dukes.jmu.edu.
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“I think it’s ignorant to think that people will go to college and not get into, or be exposed to, drugs,” Picard said. “The fact that JMU is stepping up and providing a positive outlet for students who do is just great.” She said she’s skeptical as to how students will handle the program, knowing what they say won’t necessarily get them into trouble. “I think that the confidentiality factor would make students want to utilize the program more, but to me it seems unfair,” Picard said. “It’s almost like JMU is giving out a freebie for breaking the law.” Even though junior Pavan Panjeti does not use marijuana, he thinks plenty of students know others who would benefit from High Expectations. He said he has a close friend who uses marijuana heavily. If his friend knew he could talk about it in a non-judgmental way, Panjeti thinks it would help his
friend cut back on usage. “I think if people who smoke marijuana were to put themselves out there like that, they would need to know that there wasn’t a possibility of getting in trouble for it,” Panjeti said.
“It is truly transformational when the student is making the choice to change. They are making the choice to take something negative and turn it into a postive.” Tia Mann
BASICS prevention specialist
Some of the students Mann helps come into the office of their own accord, she said. The BASICS program sees 12 percent self-initiation. But,
some students are required to participate in the program because of a marijuana policy violation or are referred by an administrator or other authority figure, such as a hall director. “It is truly transformational when the student is making the choice to change,” Mann said. “They are making the choice to take something negative and turn it into a positive.” Senior Megan Roper, a health sciences major, said she appreciates JMU taking action and not turning its back on students who use marijuana. “They’re saying, ‘This is what we’re going to do: We aren’t going to turn you away, and we are going to reach out to you,’ ” Roper said. “And it means so much.” Mann said other schools have alcohol risk-reduction programs, but she doesn’t know of any applying the same idea to marijuana. Contact Natalie Dohner at dohnernr@ dukes.jmu.edu.
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“I think people are frustrated that their current methods aren’t working so they are restructuring their programs around this idea,” Zehr said. “It provides a positive vision that is in line with educational goals.” Bacon has held community building circles for groups like Kijii, Fraternity and Sorority Life, the Presidential Leadership Academy, and organization and administration classes for staff. In partnership with EMU, a workshop was held at JMU after spring break in late March. Staff from colleges around the country attended as well as members of the Office of Residence Life, according to Bacon. Karen Connors, the Shenandoah Hall director, attended the seminar and has since used restorative justice practices in her hall. “I think it helps people understand where the other person is coming from,” Connors said. Connors said she used it when there were issues between multiple people in the dorm. A new position in the Office of Judicial Affairs was created in May to spearhead the restorative justice program. Chris Ehrhert, a 2011 EMU graduate with a degree in conflict management, was hired as the Coordinator for Restorative Practices starting this semester. Ehrhert coordinates the mentor andcivic learning programs and restorative practice and outreach. He also serves as a hearing officer when there is a violation of policy. “He is trying to infuse
restorative justice into everything that we do,” Bacon said. By teaching students how to resolve conflict in academic and civic situations, Ehrhert said it helps them to apply it to life after graduation. Bacon said Judicial Affairs has held seminars for clubs and organizations to encourage them to use the theory. During August 2011, the Office of Disability Services entered training. In addition, Judicial Affairs has shortened hour requirements for the Site Experience for Civic Learning program. The previous 45- and 60-hour programs have all been shortened to 30 hours. “Those hours are restorative in nature, but too many hours weren’t effective,” Bacon said. Bacon said the hours are better spent getting involved with the school community. Studies show that the No. 1 reason for student success in college is involvement in extra-curricular activities. That’s why the Site Experience for Civic Learning program pairs students with a trained mentor and a campus organization. The mentor helps the student develop personal goals, according to Bacon. At the end of the program, students write final reflection papers sharing how they benefited from the experience. Bacon said many students feel it enriched their time at JMU based on the reflection papers. “They come in for a violation, but we see it as a positive chance for them to connect with their school,” Bacon said. Sophomore Ashley Hill, an interdisciplinary liberal studies major, said her high school offered a similar peer mediation program.
Members involved in the conflict sat in her high school’s guidance office to discuss the best outcome while the guidance counselor mediated. Hill said she believes the same idea would be just as successful on a college campus.
“The university is acknowledging that, if there is a problem, it can be worked through and not just ignored.” Ashley Hill
sophomore interdisciplinary liberal studies major
“I feel like it would help our community a lot because it helps the person own up to what they did,” Hill said. Once the program is in full swing, Hill said she hopes it will give JMU a better reputation. “The university is acknowledging that, if there is a problem, it can be worked through and not just ignored,” Hill said. Bacon’s next move will be to travel to the University of Maryland campus in Baltimore to share his findings on restorative justice on Nov. 3-5. “It’s a movement that’s spreading, so I want to share it with other schools so that they might have the same outcome as we did,” Bacon said. Contact Natalie Dohner at dohnernr@ dukes.jmu.edu.
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Disconcerted The annual ritual of University Program Board concert announcements is once again followed by the ritual of disappointed feedback. To be fair, music is perhaps the most subjective and debatable form of entertainment. And asking students would result in different requests, which makes booking an act an exercise in futility. Still, that doesn’t change the frustrations that many students have with the concerts. Supporting up-and-coming acts is commendable, but the recent contert announcement, Chiddy Bang, feels like a significant step down from artists UPB has booked in the past. We don’t deny that Chiddy Bang has fans. But they don’t seem like an act that really appeals to the JMU community as a whole. Also, setting the ticket price at $ for a show in Wilson is above the average for an artist of their type. The problem with the occasional student surveys for concert requests, is that it isn’t immediately clear whether these are viable options that have been contacted and appraised for actual viability, or collection of acts that simply gauge audience interest. We understand UPB is in a fairly precarious position. Booking an act that is too small risks student indifference, while booking a huge act is assumedly beyond its resources. The idea of three smaller, more diverse concerts in the fall of last year did much to assuage these concerns and would properly reflect taste and music overall. More student choice is probably the biggest demand for this event. UPB should communicate a more realistic view of what is obtainable. This would go a long way to make the semester concerts the exciting events they should be. EDITORIAL BOARD: Torie Foster
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Disparity of wealth
Lucas Wachob’s column in Monday’s issue of The Breeze “Economic freedom necessary for personal prosperity” is both poorly argued and morally disturbing. First, Wachob uses insinuation to absolve the Republican Party of any responsibility for “war in the Middle East” or the “decade of poor stewardship of tax dollars” and irresponsible financial deregulation that led to our current economic crisis. Then he assumes economic freedom — as defined in free market fundamentalist terms by the archconservative Heritage Foundation and the Rupert Murdoch-owned Wall Street Journal — is synonymous with actual freedom. Then, based on an unconvincingly slight correlation — “The results aren’t overwhelming” and “It’s hardly a definitive conclusion” — between various nations’ economic freedom and their
disparity of wealth, Wachob decides a wide disparity of wealth is not necessarily a bad thing. Wachob also shares this pearl of wisdom with us: “Regulations and government programs don’t help people climb out of poverty nearly as much as they prevent people from rising to prosperity.” Leaving aside the fact that regulations instituted by a government that is for, by and of the people could have prevented both the recent financial collapse and the increase in United States poverty, we should note that a healthy middle class is the backbone of democracy. Of course, corporatism — aka fascism — is not concerned with social justice and works to liquidate the middle class. Eric La Freniere writing, rhetoric & technical communication graduate student
TYLER MCAVOY | guest columnist
Students unsure of economic effects JMU should offer a class that provides hands-on practice for survival in the ‘real world’
With the failure of the stock market, the abysmal condition of the home market and the ever-increasing figures of unemployment, there has been a lot to be afraid of in the past few years. We’ve all seen the headlines: “Unemployment rises half a percent!” or “Could this be a double-dip recession?” Fear is always the prevailing force when selling newspapers or getting someone to click through hundreds of pages of pessimistic writing, but anyone who’s been keeping up with various news outlets knows this is par for the course. Yet, for my peers at JMU and me, the effects of the stock market failure are largely unfelt and unknown. The majority of us don’t have a massive portfolio, don’t own a house and make so little money on our own we would be considered “impoverished” by the United States government. When we hear “double-dip,” we think of a tasty, diet-cheating frozen yogurt instead of
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1. I have some strange phobias. If a mascot or clown catches me off guard, I will immediately burst into tears. I also have a pregnancy phobia, which made my job at Pottery Barn Kids a real treat. 2. This summer I got engaged to my boyfriend of more than three years. A photo was taken of the proposal and displayed on a billboard in Times Square. 3. My maid of honor is a
The majority of us don’t have a massive portfolio, don’t own a house and make so little money on our own we would be considered “impoverished” by the United States government. You probably don’t know what a portfolio is, or the difference between a stock or a bond, or — gasp — even how to pay your own taxes. In a word, many of us undergrads don’t really understand what all the fuss is about. Sure, Mom and Dad may be a little more stressed out than usual,
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former Breeze copy editor. 4. I have a movie collection of more than films and have had my own film blog for more than a year. One day, I hope to become a professional film critic. 5. My mom was adopted from Vietnam at the age of and went on to become “National Teacher of the Year” in … so those are some big shoes to fill. 6. I’ve visited countries in my years, the first being Thailand when I was months old. 7. My main celebrity crush is Jack Black. Most people say that’s weird, but I think he’s hilarious and extremely talented — though that isn’t always reflected by the movies he’s been in. 8. I saw “Toy Story ” in the same movie theater as Sean Connery. He sat two rows behind me, and we recycled
a cataclysmic failure of capitalism as we know it. Unless you’re entrenched in the College of Business, you might not be familiar with Feddie Mac or Fannie Mae.
our -D glasses together. It was really romantic. 9. I have the same birthday as Harry Potter and J.K. Rowling. This may have contributed to my obsession with the “Harry Potter” series over the past decade. But unlike The Boy Who Lived, I don’t consider myself to be a Gryffindor. I am a Slythenclaw — a combination of Slytherin and Ravenclaw (evil and smart). 10. Though my focus in college has been journalism, in high school I participated in multiple choirs, served as a student director and was in a couple of musicals. For a while, I was prepared to be the next Broadway star. As you can probably tell, things didn’t pan out. Rachel Dozier is a senior media arts & design major. Contact Rachel at breezepress@gmail.com.
but by the time we head back to JMU from a lazy summer, we become reassured. We see JMU with its millions in the bank as a financial safe haven: the shiny new stadium, the annoying gates around campus, the renovated North Campus building. It’s all very safe. We think if JMU can afford all this stuff, then it must be those pesky journalists and their yellow journalism freaking everyone out. Right? Maybe. But I have no idea, and that’s kind of the point. I’m an English major. I can barely balance my checkbook without misplacing $. My course material deals with Beaumont, not Bernanke. Though I could take some GenEds that deal with the theory of how the economy works, that’s not really enough. Money, for the average person (read: not a business major) such as myself, is incredibly complicated and entirely too big to really comprehend, and the $. in my pocket looks puny compared
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An “are-you-kiddingme?” dart to everyone who assumes all people from Jersey live their lives vicariously through the Jersey Shore. From a Jersey transfer with a bit more class than Snooki and her bar fights.
A “we’ll-be-sendingdog-collars-over-soon” dart to the boys across the street who have now achieved the lowest level of class by barking at female joggers from their porch. From a pair of girls who thought boys had charm.
A “that-was-so-lastyear” dart to the group of people who yelled “freshmen” at us. From a group of sophomores who know that you are obviously the freshmen.
A “can-we-please-bebest-friends?” pat to the guy who shared his yellow umbrella with me after being caught in a torrential downpour walking back from Memorial Hall. From someone who really needed it.
A “slow-down-therebud” dart to the freshman guy in the post office with four hickeys. From a girl who had fun her first weekend at JMU — but not that much fun.
A “but-I-didn’t-ask-togo-on-a-diet” dart to the reduced portion sizes at PC Dukes. From a really hungry Duke.
to the trillions in the real world to keep the economy afloat. I have to go out there? By myself? I can barely do my laundry without turning my socks funny colors and sparking an electrical fire. Yet you expect me to be successful with a degree in English — without food stamps? That’s why I propose a subtle change to JMU’s education structure. Make a personal finance class a requirement of all who are enrolled in the university. Focus on smart investing, creating a portfolio, or just simple (or not so simple) tax laws and proper ways to file. Have a curriculum centered around practice, not just theory. I think it’ll make all of the up-and-risings breathe a bit easier when they take off the cap and gown and leave JMU behind forever. Tyler McAvoy is a senior English major. Contact Tyler at mcavoytl@dukes.jmu.edu.
A “they-must-haveused-Windex” pat to the girl who ran into the glass window at Hillside Lab and blamed it on how the window was probably recently cleaned. From a girl who got a good laugh and thanks you for the amusement. An “I-promise-I’ll-tryto-be-a-cool-sister-andnot-a-mom” pat to my freshman brother. From a Duke who’s ecstatic to now have purple and gold run in the family. A “circle-of-life” pat to the FROG who scaled a wall to save a bird from the inside of Festival. From a bystander who is glad you didn’t croak. A “you’re-my-hero” pat to the JMU police officer that nicely and patiently helped me retrieve my keys from inside my locked car. From a frustrated and embarrassed senior who can’t believe that happened.
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ALEXA LIVEZEY | guest columnist
Distributing birth control could help end East African famine After reading through dozens of articles addressing the reasons for — and the background of — the East African famine, it isn’t easy to decipher the cause, or who to blame. It seems as if there are a multitude of possible reasons for the disaster (coming from all sides of the issues), so everyone is asking: Who is to blame? But the question should really be: Who is not to blame? Th i s i s a l l hap p e n i ng because the lesson from history was not learned. East Africa experienced a similar famine about years ago. As the famine goes, it is becoming clearer the solution tried previously did not make a long-term impact. It was a temporary solution that ultimately didn’t help that region of Africa. Now, the issue is much larger — in fact, twice as large because the population has doubled since the last famine episode. The last effort made to create a stable government failed, because even though official titles were given, there was no emphasis on how the government was supposed to run. People were trying to build a government body from the outside-in, instead of forming a solid, lasting structure first. For this reason, it was very weak and easily taken over by
outside terrorist groups. African correspondent Andrew Harding from BBC News reports that the main terrorist group is al-Shabab. This terrorist group now occupies some of the most afflicted areas of Somalia. Unfortunately, they refuse to believe there is a famine problem, despite the thousands dying every day.
By giving birth control to women, the lives of many women and families will improve since the scarce food available will not have to be split into even smaller portions. It would be easy to ignore their disbelief and to send aid, but the United States is cautious and wary of helping because its hands were bitten when they tried to help years ago. This situation has even scared off other countries according to The New York Times reporter Jeffrey Gettleman. Harding also reports that it seems as though too little is being done too late. Somalia is in a state of terror, with hundreds of thousands starving
and fleeing to surrounding countries like Kenya in search of food and safety. The problem is that Kenya and other adjacent countries are in their own states of instability and therefore cannot afford an influx of Somalis. This potential ripple effect could be fatal for the entire East African region. Another potential cause of the severe famine is the lack of birth control. Fortunately, if this problem is fixed, many of the problems that lead to the scarcity of food could be solved, leading to the best long-term solution. The solution that was used last time — providing food and medical supplies — only serves as a temporary fix. The dependency on that resource from other countries never subsides. The distribution of birth control could go a lot further in supporting the stability of the region. There is an average of eight children per mother in that part of Africa, according to the Population Resource Center. There were not enough rations to feed everyone years ago, much less now, considering the population growth. The environment there cannot sustain the population growth. In general, it is extremely dry with rain expected during one month
East African famine quick facts:
Since 1980, there have been 42 droughts in the horn of Africa. 47 million people have been affected by African droughts in the last decade. Somalia’s Lower Shabelle region produces the most food for the entire country. That area has recently become affected by the famine, seriously cutting down food production. The most severe famine took place in 1984 which resulted in almost one million deaths. While the majority of the monetary aid is coming from rich countries like the United States, other countries like Kenya have been able to raise millions of dollars. >> All facts were obtained from the U.N.’s Humanitarian News and Analysis.
Famine Emergency Crisis Stressed out of the year. In addition, the livestock and crops that are grown for personal use — as well
as trade — cannot be maintained due to recent global climate changes. Because of all of this, the country is making
very little income, and, of course, nowhere near enough to take care of its citizens. The only real, lasting solution to ending the food crisis is population control. By giving birth control to women, the lives of many women and families will improve since the scarce food available will not have to be split into even smaller portions. It also gives the country time to rebuild itself without having to worry about another population boom that could potentially destroy any progress made. In the long term, this could truly become the greatest stride in improving, and even solving, the famine issue. In terms of who should provide this solution, I believe every country involved with Somalia should help. They also have the power to help change it. But, I think it is extremely important for Somalia to make the biggest change toward relieving the situation once and for all. The proper solution could prevent history from repeating itself in Africa. Alexa Livezey is a sophomore media arts & design and writing, rhetoric and technical communication double major. Contact Alexa at livezeaj@dukes.jmu.edu.
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KATIE WOLOSHIN | guest columnist
News coverage is in a lose-lose situation for predicting weather
Student provides insight on things to know while in college
Hurricane Irene left more than a path of destruction throughout the Caribbean and the East Coast this past weekend. Now that the hype, paranoia and grocery store lines have receded, the public has again blamed the media for over excessive warnings. The complaints of over excessive attention and detail of the hurricane all follow a similar script and its disgruntled viewers are the same. Grumbles from seemingly disappointed victims channel through consumer outlets and begin to fuel the next round of debates. The question that always surrounds major events encompasses whether the media took the wrong direction when informing the public. Whether the outcome of an event be severe or modest, the media is continually ousted for being excessively manipulative or too dissident of officials’ warnings. For those who missed any of the -hour news coverage, I will be brief. After Irene hit North Carolina last Saturday, it followed the eastern seaboard, passing Virginia, Washington, D.C., New Jersey, New York and the New England states, prompting mass evacuations along the coastline. The storm was responsible for more than $ billion in damage and deaths. The lives lost were relatively few when viewing the entirety of the situation. Although many individuals did heed the media’s warnings properly, others took chances, boarded up their houses and decided to ride out the storm. When an individual begins to speculate on the role of the
Getting ready for college is an exciting experience and filled with nervousness about preparing for the big day. With so many expectations and curiosity, I wish someone informed me about a few things four years ago before I actually began. In the beginning, I didn’t really know what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. I was more concerned about the color of my bedspread than my future career path. Coming from a small town in South Jersey, the idea of attending school five hours away seemed daunting and exciting.
Media responsiblity Advice from a senior media, multiple vantage points have to be taken into account. One argument suggests the media manipulates its programming and shapes its viewers’ minds around topics only the media deem relevant.
With citizens concerned about the nature of the hurricane and its projected path, it was critical for the media to provide those individuals with adequate information. Another view, which is rarely embraced by the public, evokes public participation. The media, like every form of communication, may warrant multiple outlets to a story, but it only do so when receiving a significant amount of response from viewers. Blogs, commentary, letters and discussion boards aid media outlets in determining what information their viewers want. With its development and the sophistication, the media has single-handedly become one of the most profit-driven enterprises in the world. News is readily available / via newspapers, websites, iPads, smartphones and countless other devices. It’s a lose-lose situation with the media. If outlets do not provide enough coverage on a story seemingly fit for public attention, those outlets are then viewed as unreliable and manipulative. The same goes for stories pertaining to
hyped-up issues. If excessive media attention is drawn on a particular issue and the detail was not necessary, the media is again criticized for not providing pertinent information. Instead of sensationalizing the media and feeding into it, consumers should begin taking a more proactive and worldly approach when diluting vital news stories from irrelevant ones, instead of placing the fate of consumers’ knowledge in the hands of their peers. The warnings that preceded Hurricane Irene were accurate in themselves. With citizens concerned about the nature of the hurricane and its projected path, it was critical for the media to provide those individuals with adequate information. Houses that once lined busy streets became waterfront properties. Thousands still remain without power and running water. Transportation came to a screeching halt. Colleges and universities delayed the beginning of classes and move in dates. Although not as severe as predicted, life stopped for the East Coast and New England. To rebuild will take months. So should the media be blamed for the hype? Perhaps. New Jersey raised me on a fast-paced lifestyle. To watch it completely shut down for that weekend shows that those warnings were critical in preventing further damage and causalities. Samantha Tartas is a junior international affairs major. Contact Samantha at tartassk@dukes.jmu.edu.
With so many expectations and curiosity, I wish someone informed me about a few things four years ago before I actually began. Before move-in, I declared a major I thought would be broad enough that I could just “figure out” what I would do for a career: business. As the semesters went on and I discovered more study techniques, I realized being a business major wasn’t for me. I was trying to force uninteresting information into my head, which made studying and doing well a huge challenge. At the end of my sophomore year I decided to switch majors and become a writing, rhetoric and technical
communication major with a concentration in creative writing. It brought along new internship opportunities, encouraging professors and new friends who shared my enthusiasm. College is not only learning about your chosen field, but also about yourself and the young adult you will become. Here are some lessons I found most important for success throughout my university years. 1. Know the importance of note cards for studying. 2. Just because you can skip class doesn’t mean you should. 3. Office hours are the best way to get on your professor’s good side and to understand your previous test grade — and maybe get some extra credit. 4. Stores like Walmart and Target are the best places to shop on your college budget. 5. Make your bed your sanctuary. In a dorm you will be spending a lot of time on your bed, studying, sleeping and hanging out. 6. Purchase a “husband” pillow. 7. Take advantage of the library. 8. Walk through campus before classes start to avoid looking lost. 9. “All-nighters” are not all they are cracked up to be. 10. Break up your studying throughout the week so you don’t have to pull an all-nighter. 11. Get involved in as many clubs as you’re interested in. Not only do they provide extra activities, they also give you a new groups
of friends, people to meet and places to go all over campus. 12. Purchase a coffee maker. 13. Navigate public transportation to get to class or around town, but also if you are out late at night, you always want to know you have a safe ride home. 14. Go out in groups of at least two. 15. Follow your passion. 16. Always have at least $ in cash with you at all times. You’ll never know if you miss the last bus and need a cab ride home or if a student organization is selling the most fashionable school gear on campus. 17. Drink water when you are having a night out. 18. Call home every once in a while. After all, they are your parents. 19. Always have your JAC card. 20 . Attend student org night; you will get a lot of exposure to all of the best clubs JMU has to offer. 21. Buy at least one purple and gold T-shirt. 22. Rent your books. It’s a lot cheaper than buying and you don’t have to deal with selling them back. 23. Store a reliable cab number in your phone. 24. Get a meal plan, especially since we can double punch on weekends! 25. Enjoy every minute of college because your four years will be over before you know it. Katie Woloshin is a senior writing, rhetoric & technical communication major. Contact Katie at woloshkm@dukes.jmu.edu.
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Photos from parts of campus form our very own JMU alphabet
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Campus key: A- Duke Hall B- Harrison Hall C- James Madison statue on Bluestone Drive D- Wilson Hall E- D-Hall bike rack F- Music Building G- Carrier Library H- Harrison Hall I- Wilson Hall J- James Madison statue on Bluestone Drive K- Bench outside Market One L- James Madison statue on Bluestone Drive M- Cleveland Hall
N- James Madison bust on the Commons O- Duke Dog statue by Bridgeforth Stadium P- D-Hall Q- Harrison Hall R- Mainstage Theatre S- Spotswood Hall T- Forbes Center for the Performing Arts U- James Madison statue on East Campus V- James Madison statue on Bluestone Drive W- Maury Hall X- Music Building Y- The Quad tunnel Z- Godwin Hall
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Varner House ‘staff member,’ Francis, seeks to comfort and calm students By LUISA CONTAIFER contributing writer
Man’s best friend now helps JMU students in counseling sessions. This February, Varner House’s Counseling and Student Development Center added Francis, a border collie mix dog, to services for supporting JMU students. “Animal-assisted therapy was introduced by the center as another service that engages students in treatment of mental health concerns,” said Colleen Tennyson, a psychiatrist at Varner House. Francis is working alongside her in helping JMU studenwts. In , Francis was rescued from the Harrisonburg Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. He has completed basic and advanced obedience training and passed the American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Test. Dogs have to know a variety of behaviors in order to pass the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test. Passing requires the ability to accept a friendly stranger, sit politely for petting, walk through a crowd and react well to other dogs and distractions. Francis sees about clients each week. During appointments, students can call Francis to sit on their laps to make them feel comfortable, which Tennyson said is helpful
when facing difficult emotions. “Francis works particularly well with students experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, eating disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder,” Tennyson said. Francis’ warm, friendly demeanorhas the ability to bring smiles to people’s faces. Francis loves to curl up next to clients during sessions, but sometimes clients find Francis simply napping on the floor. Just having an animal therapist in the room creates a safe and welcoming therapeutic environment, according to Tennyson. Students who worked with Francis said that they felt comfortable with therapy, experienced a positive change in mood, felt supported, accepted and experienced a decrease in anxiety during sessions, according to a Varner House survey. “Francis helps clients experience unconditional acceptance and empathy,” Tennyson said. “He helps motivate clients to attend and participate in the therapy and provides relief of painful emotions.” Other times, Francis may interact with the therapist. This allows the therapists to demonstrate behaviors, such as being an assertive leader, setting boundaries and showing compassion. “Having an animal therapist in the room, even without direct interaction, helps create a
safe, therapeutic environment,” Tennyson said. On Aug. , the CSDC organized a presentation of two -minute sessions for the Office of Residence Life staff called “It’s a Dog’s Life.” The meeting informed ORL about animalassisted therapy. “It was important for Resident Advisers to learn this information so we can communicate it back to our residents, let them know that this kind of counseling is available and beneficial,” said Ashton Hewlett, resident adviser and sophomore social work major. “I would tell my residents about Francis when I know or have a feeling that they want or need to talk and open up about their feelings,” said sophomore RA Ali Schofield. Francis is in the office on Thursdays and Fridays. He works in specific rooms to ensure students with allergies or a fear of dogs can safely get treatment without interference from him. Animal-assisted therapy is a relatively new program among college campuses, and less than then schools have developed programs with animal therapists. Still, the positive reception for Francis is just one case that proves that animal-assisted therapy isn’t just for the dogs. CONTACT Louisa Contaifer at contails@dukes.jmu.edu.
UPB books Chiddy Bang for fall show
TWEET BACK: CHIDDY BANG As soon as the University Program Board announced the fall headliner, Chiddy Bang, tweets began to fly. Here are some of JMU’s responses to the fall concert selection. @Matt_Leighton Matt Leighton
Guessing most #jmu students haven’t dl’d PB & Swelly by @chiddybang. Solid mixtape and solid choice by @UPB for fall concert. @dj-boneill Bryan O’Neill
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Chiddy Bang will perform in Wilison Auditorium, shortly before the release of their first full album “Breakfast” on Nov. 15th.
Chiddy Bang will be bringing “the good life” to JMU this October. University Program Board officially announced Tuesday that Chiddy Bang will be heading the fall concert this year. Chiddy Bang is a two-man hip-hip group from Philadelphia, famous for blending rap and alternative samples from bands like Radiohead, The Roots, The Gorillaz and Passion Pit. The video for their single, “Opposite of Adults,” became an online hit last year, sampling the beat of “Kids” by MGMT. Since forming in , the group has produced four releases,
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including their mixtape, Peanut Butter and Swelly, was released in May. The concert will be Oct. at p.m. in Wilson Hall. Tickets for the concert will be $. This year, students will have the first chance to get tickets, which go on sale Sept. - for JACard owners. On Sept. , sales will open to the general public. In response to heavy traffic and technical difficulties there will be no online ticket sales this year. All ticket sales will be at Warren Hall box office. “Since the tickets were in such high demand, the website wasn’t equipped
for that, so we’re just getting rid of that medium all together,” said Natalie Hamlin, UPB Public Relations Director. Hamlin said that while some students commented on UPB run surveys that they didn’t want to see another hip-hop act, student response indicated that students wanted to see Chiddy Bang than any other artist on the list. In order to rectify this problem, UPB will be putting on a concert of a completely different genre in December. The artist will be announced at the next Crazy Commons event. — staff report
@ TheBreezeJMU love chiddy bang but UPB can do better after bringing @RealWizKalifa here last year! @mmartinhiphop Matt Martin
@TheBreezeJMU Chiddy Bang is a great pick but I feel like their should be two headliners since Chiddy is still an up and coming artist.
@elizabeth_baugh Elizabeth Baugh
@TheBreezeJMU who the hell is chiddy bang?
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RACHEL DOZIER And you call yourself a critic ...
Getting lost in ‘Chinatown’ Thirteen weeks. I have weeks before I graduate and enter a “real world” that isn’t being taped for MTV. How am I supposed to leave the comfort JMU offers when I’m simply not prepared? Now, I’m not talking about my insufficient knowledge in subjects such as math and science. I can pick up all of that on the streets. I’m talking about movies. There are so many classics out there I still haven’t seen. It gets embarrassing when you claim to be an entertainment writer and people find out that you still haven’t seen movies like “The Shawshank Redemption.” So, no more. I will not graduate in complete ignorance of the films that came before me. I have weeks to watch noted classics I have never seen before. I will offer my candid opinion about every film, even if it goes against what respected critics and the majority of audience members may think. My first film is Roman Polanski’s “Chinatown.” The film was nominated for Academy Awards in (winning for “Best Writing,” “Original Screenplay”) and stars Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway and John Huston. The story centers around Nicholson’s character J. J. “Jake” Gittes, a private investigator who gets caught up in the murder of wealthy Evelyn Mulray’s husband. Jake falls for and sequentially loses Evelyn (Dunaway), finds out that someone can be both your daughter and your sister at the same time and gets his nose partially cut off, all in one movie.
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‘R’ 131 min. Starring Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, John Huston Average Critic Score 100%
Clearly, this movie’s got a lot going on. The film started off slow and probably would have been just as effective if about minutes had been cut. Nicholson did an excellent job playing Gittes, even with a third of his face covered for most of the film. The big “twist” at the end was not as exciting, partly because Polanski hadn’t spent enough time with the character involved to really shock me. And that lack of explanation and development was this film’s main problem. The story was interesting and engaging, but the most important points, like Gittess’ past experiences in Chinatown, were so briefly mentioned that they didn’t seem relevant until the end. Since the film wasn’t set in Chinatown, I assumed there would be more than the vague mention of said location, but I was wrong. By excluding this important background information, Polanski didn’t leave me appreciative of this mysterious story; instead, I just felt confused. And after watching the whole film build up to what should have been a grand finale, I was disappointed I didn’t have my “aha!” moment at the end. Maybe that makes me a simpleton who requires more of a Hitchcockian film style, i.e the camera focuses directly on an item that will be emphasized later. But with all of the extra, unnecessary scenes in the beginning of the film, you’d think Polanski would take the time to explain an item so vital he named the film after it. That being said, I enjoyed the film. It had the feeling of a ’s noir, but with better acting. Dunaway, with her style and silent strength was timeless as Evelyn Mulray. And John Huston, who plays her father, Noah Cross, was disturbingly evil. But I left wanting to forget it — it’s “Chinatown.” FAVORITE QUOTE:
“ ’Course I’m respectable. I’m old. Politicians, ugly buildings and whores all get respectable if they last long enough.” — Noah Cross (John Huston) NEXT WEEK: “Fargo”
Rachel Dozier is a senior media arts & design major and the managing editor at The Breeze. You can read her film blog Honest | Unmerciful at http:// racheldozier.blogspot.com/.
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For those minutes I still have before my classes, the Starbucks in Carrier Library offers the perfect atmosphere for some downtime. Before I even walk through the door, the swirling smell of coffee calms me down. Perhaps this just applies to coffee addicts like me, but even if you’re not a coffee fan, you can pick from an assortment of refreshing beverages and snacks.
Comfy chairs and a blend of jazzy tunes and indie/folk music always help me clear my mind. This cozy Starbucks is quiet enough for me to zone out but busy enough for people-watching. It all allows for the pick-meup I need before I finish up my classes for the day — and my stress comes back. — Torie Foster, Editor-in-Chief
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VIEW: THE QUAD ... In one particularly memorable scene in “Mean Girls,” street-smart Janice lays out the cafeteria to a naïve Cady. Everyone has their own area, and people stick to their own. The same is true of the Quad. There are the frat guys in white Oakleys playing shirts ‘n’ skins Frisbee, the nauseatingly cute couples peppered around the Kissing Rock, the bikiniclad girls working both on their tan and distracting
the aforementioned frat guys, the timid freshmen unsure of where to sit and the Student Ambassadors spread out on the Wilson steps. With all that excitement, the Quad is people-watching heaven. Creepy though it may be, we all do it. It’s like Facebook stalking, but in -D. And you don’t even need those stupid glasses. — Mary Claire Jones, Copy Editor
... & TANNING: ISAT ROOF It’s all about getting the right bronze. I have been to many a tanning salon which gives you that unnatural shade, and we all know spray-on doesn’t work. I have come to the realization that the sun’s best amenity, besides from sustaining life, is gifting my skin with that perfect tone. And the best place on campus to catch its
rays? The roof of Integrated Science and Technology building. Why ISAT? Because you are at one of the highest places on our campus, perfect for soaking up some UV rays. But it does get very lonely up there so if anyone wants to come bronze, just give me a call. — David Barton, Sports Editor
JMU, the land of cheese. Well-known for its contagious school spirit and pep. So how can you commemorate your time here in a manner equally cheesy? For your collection of photos from your fouryear stay in Harrisonburg, there’s one that can’t be skipped. Regally perched outside Bridgeforth Stadium is our noble mascot, the Duke Dog. Now, I’m not referring to the adorable real dog who frolics on the
sidelines at games or the mascot you can’t seem to avoid in the stands. I’m talking about the bronze defender of our turf facing Eagle Hall. Whether you’re sticking your head inside its mouth, climbing atop it or hanging from its crown, a picture with the Duke Dog statue is a must before you leave JMU. — Rachel Dozier, Managing Editor
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If you’re looking for a place to run and take cover from the books and stress of college, there’s no better place than the “land down under.” Big comfy couches, television screens, student performances and rentable board games await students who want a break from studying to chill out with friends at Taylor Down Under, a.k.a. TDU. Inside, Java City provides the snacks needed for a good
hang out, including immense amounts of coffee and, on occasion, sinfully delicious peanut butter pie. TDU is the best place to meet up on campus. I always seem to find someone I know there, especially during open mic nights or exam week. I just plop down on one of the couches and enjoy some quality time with people who want to chill as much as I do. — Beth Cole, Life Editor
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I have to say, the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum and Botanical Gardens are much classier than a college dorm room, making them the best place on campus for
that magical first date. Countless couples can be seen picnicking, all the while whispering their sweet nothings to each other and gazing out at the foliage surrounding them.
Love is in the pollen-laden air – or maybe that’s just the wafting smell of grilled food and picnic baskets. It is not uncommon to see couple reclining on picnic blankets enjoying
each others company. There is no better recipe for romance than food and nature. — Georgina Buckley, assistant news editor
TAILGATING SPOT: C4 LOT I love to tailgate. It’s part of the American tradition of making sporting events a picnic. I love tailgating so much, I handcrafted a set of cornhole boards over the last week of summer, complete with the face of James Madison painted atop the exact team colors of the JMU Dukes. The best— and practically only — place to experience this before a big football game than tailgating in the C parking lot. One of the most important PAUL JONES / THE BREEZE experiences in following a sports
team is the camaraderie you develop with its fans. Located east of the Village and just down the road from the newly crafted Bridgeforth Stadium, C features the densest population of Dukes fans this side of Bridgeforth Stadium. While this is true, it’s never more exemplified than when I’m with complete strangers clad in purple and gold, grilling and playing cornhole on a brisk autumn afternoon. — Matt Sutherland, copy editor
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Hidden in Warren above Card Services and the University Business Office, the Airport Lounge is a big open room filled with the most comfortable couches on campus and the everuseful free wi-fi. During the day, it’s quiet and almost never full, unlike Carrier and East Campus Library that are populated with students stressing even harder than you are. The Airport Lounge is situated next to D-Hall, PC Dukes, Top Dog,
and Taylor Down Under, so you’ll never go hungry while you’re studying. For those who need a good window to glance out of every once in awhile, the Airport Lounge offers a view of Grafton, the Top Dog entrance and the sidewalk outside of Warren. Take it from me, there are ample peoplewatching opportunities. — Aaron Koepper, news editor
PLACE FOR A QUICK BITE: MARKET ONE There are plenty of places on campus to grab food in a flash, but nothing beats the selection at Market One. I’m convinced the Grab ‘n’ Go section has a larger variety than most of the other refridgerators on campus, with sandwiches, salads, wraps, fruit and veggie combo packs and more. Like most college kids, I’m somewhat
price-conscious, so I’d rather get fresh, healthy food for cheap than pay more than $ for mediocre all-you-can-eat food. Java City serves up ice-cold blended smoothies made with real fruits and juices for a sweet, healthy fix. There is even protein mix-ins for the bodybuilder type and focus enhancers for students in
transit to Carrier for that lastminute paper. If I’m on the run and can’t decide what I want, I know I’ll be able to find something quick and cheap at Market One. It’s too bad it’s not open past p.m for those late night needs. — Kaleigh Somers, news editor PAUL JONES / THE BREEZE
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Sapong’s Side, part 2
Former Duke C.J. Sapong offers his thoughts on his new home and the MLS By Georgina Buckley The Breeze
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What has been your biggest lifestyle change since joining the Major League Soccer? Being on your own and soccer being your job and putting all your energy and effort into soccer. At JMU you had classes as well as soccer; out here, it’s all soccer. My days are devoted solely to getting better. It’s not a bad change.
Was being a starter so early in your first season key to your development? I mean, being a rookie, it’s
hard not to develop no matter what situation you’re put in. I’ve been fortunate enough to be put on the field a lot and I’ve learned a lot on the fly and I’ve learned from the veterans, so I just hope to keep making progress.
What has been your proudest moment thus far in the MLS? Definitely my first goal. That was definitely a culmination of all the hard work and time I’ve put into soccer and all the ups and downs.
What aspect of your game have you had to work on the most to stay competitive in the MLS game?
The mental part, being awake for every moment of the game, anticipating things, taking chances. A lot of the time I was adjusting or getting lost on the game. Now I got to stay on my toes every second and I think I’m getting better at it.
Are you enjoying Kansas City?
Of course. I’m enjoying everything about it. This last month we’ve had all home games and I’ve been finally able to settle in, and everyone around here is recognizing how well we’re doing as a team and people recognize us. Especially seeing all the fans at the home stadium. It’s been a good first year and first experience. I feel like I would’ve made the best out of any situation, but I feel like Kansas City has truly been the best situation for me.
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Junior Stacey Nobles (left) and senior Jess Zozos (right) jog through campus during a workout. The women’s cross-country team will race in the Virginia Military Institue Relays on Friday. This begins the point process in which teams add up points in order to attend NCAA nationals.
Despite losing key runners, Dukes continue to strive for success and CAA recognition BY Scott Nickley contributing writer
The JMU women’s cross-country team is under a lot of pressure due to last season’s overwhelming success. In 2010, the team beat the long-time conference champions the College of William & Mary in the Colonial Athletic Association Championship and secured the first JMU Eastern College Athletic Conference championship win in nine years. This year, the team is working toward a chance to compete in the NCAA championships this fall. Junior Stacy Nobles was often at the forefront of the team’s success last season. At the CAA championship, Nobles ran her way to a time of 20:49 for the 6 kilometers, which
earned her All-CAA recognition after finishing in second place behind JMU alum Alison Parris. Nobles has set significantly higher expectations for herself than last season. “All-region is definitely a goal,” Nobles said. “It’s something that I haven’t been able to do yet.” She also believes she can place first at the CAA championship this year. In addition to personal improvement, Nobles hopes to push her team toward a spot in Nationals. But there is no guarantee Nobles will finish first for the team in every race. Talented runners surround Nobles at every workout. Senior Jess Zozos, junior Katie Gorman and junior Katie Harman are constantly in close competition with one another and with Nobles. They
To continue to keep pushing and getting as better as I possibly can, obviously reppin’ my country one day, being a forward and scoring goals. I want to make it to the top. I don’t want to sound cheesy, but that’s really all I want to do.
What do you think your chances are of winning MLS ‘Rookie of the Year’?
What’s one of the best things about Kansas City? The barbecue is amazing.
First time I come here, I’m thinking rolling hills and cows, but I’m actually in Kansas City and the downtown is always poppin’. I live in a very social area and I love it.
games this weekEND men’s SOccer
n Florida Atlantic @JMU
Friday, 7:30 p.m. n University of North CarolinaAsheville @JMU Sunday, 2:30 p.m. volleyball n Lehigh @JMU Friday, 7:30 p.m. n Coastal Carolina @JMU Saturday, 12:30 p.m. n Robert Morris @JMU Saturday, 7:30 p.m. field hockey
n Appalachian State @JMU
Saturday, 11 a.m.
n Ohio State @JMU
Sunday, 2 p.m.
Women’s soccer n Richmond @JMU
Sunday, 7 p.m.
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Zeroing in on the Tar Heels
What are your plans for your career in the MLS or soccer in general?
I think, as of now, pretty good, because I’ve seen a lot of the field and scored some goals. I’d like to score some more goals to improve my chances. It would be amazing to win it.
form the team’s top four runners in most races. These four runners are so close with their race times that coach Dave Rinker believes “things could change from week to week.” Zozos is confident in the ability of the top four. “I think that Stacey is going to lead our team and be our lead runner, but I think that all of us are going to be closer to her,” Zozos said. For these runners to remain in shape during the offseason, a demanding training regimen is necessary over the summer. Nobles said she is responsible for scheduling her workouts throughout the summer based on a variety of exercises provided by Rinker. To train with the intensity necessary to be a
An inside look at this weekend’s opponent, the University of North Carolina Tar Heels
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BY Kyle Kearns contributing writer
Coming off a controversial season, the University of North Carolina Tar Heels have lost 24 senior football players, nine of which were drafted to play in the NFL. The biggest loss is the firing of head coach Butch Davis. In his four-year tenure at UNC, Davis tallied a record of 28-23. While that is not the best record, Davis was able to bring together a team broken by suspensions and pull out a comeback win at the Music City Bowl against the University of Tennessee Volunteers last year, according to ESPN. But, the suspensions raised a flag within the organization, and university chancellor Holden Thorp decided it was best to let him go.
Offense
The other leader of the Tar Heels, quarterback T.J. Yates (145.5 efficiency rating, 67 percent completion rate) took his talents to the NFL, leaving a glaring hole in the quarterback position at UNC. Now in the starting quarterback position is sophomore Bryn Renner. (Career stats at UNC: 1-2 for 14 yards). He is inexperienced and UNC’s interim head coach Everett Withers has acknowledged that. “We can’t expect Bryn Renner to go out and win games for us,” said Withers in an interview with UNC’s Back at the Desk. “We’ll try to help him build his confidence. Anytime you have a quarterback that’s inexperienced, you have to rely on the people around him.”
Some of those people around Renner include freshman Ramar Morris. ESPNU ranked Morris as the No. 12 all-purpose running back in the nation. At 180 pounds, he is a little light, but that should not stop him from having a great year. Another game-changing weapon for Renner is junior wide receiver Jheranie Boyd. He had a historic game for UNC last year when he caught six receptions for 221 yards and a 97-yard touchdown.
Defense
On the defensive side of the ball, there is definitely one player in particular the Dukes are going to have to watch out for, No. 90 Quinton Coples. Coples was a preseason AllAmerican at defensive end this year and was nominated for the Lombardi Award at the end of last season given to the best lineman in the country. At 6’6”, 285 pounds, he is a force to be reckoned with on the defensive line. Coples battles alongside fellow linemen Tydreke Powell and Jordan Nix. Together, these three will pressure the quarterback and quell the run all year long. Their ability to get to the quarterback will lift a lot of pressure off the shoulders of UNC’s inexperienced linebackers and cornerbacks. Since they usually run a 4-3 man coverage defense, one can expect to see a fair amount of blitzing from the men in blue. As JMU head coach Mickey Matthews puts it, “They are really good on defense.” But that’s not all Matthews had to say at his weekly Ham’s Restaurant media conference Monday evening.
“They don’t take us seriously…[but] confidence has never been a problem around our players,” Matthews said. Dukes fans already know that Division1A teams are in JMU’s weight class. If the Dukes can figure out a way to give quarterback Justin Thorpe time and protect him from the onslaught of Coples and company, the Dukes have a good shot at starting out 1-0. Depending on how Renner can take to UNC’s pro-style offense, UNC could soar against the Dukes, or become a second coming of the upset in Blacksburg.
Offensive scheme
The Tar Heels like to spread the field. The offense may have to adjust to compensate for an inexperienced quarterback. Fans should expect them to run the ball a lot early on. Players to Watch: #2 QB Bryn Renner, #87 WR Jheranie Boyd and #21 RB Romar Morris.
Defensive scheme
UNC runs a simple 4-3 defense. The team relies heavily on DE Coples to break through the offensive line. Safeties are just as strong as the linemen, so quick slants and drags are pivotal for success against UNC’s man coverage defense. A fast offense and even some no-huddle could be the key to success for the Dukes. Players to Watch: #80 DE Quinton Coples, #48 LB Kevin Reddick and #25 S Matt Merletti. Contact Kyle Kearns at kearnsjm@dukes.jmu.edu.
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Field hockey
Women’s soccer Volleyball
Jenna Taylor - Preseason all-Colonial Athletic Conference (CAA) Team Sam Smiertka - Honorable mention
JMU Athletes receive numerous accolades
Danielle Erb - Preseason all-CAA Team Lindsay Callahan - NSCA All-American Athlete of the Year Lauren Steinbrecher - Top 30 Under 30 by American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA)
Men’s soccer
Lacrosse
Lauren Wilson - CAA PLayer of the Week Katie Courter - named to National Team of Week Becky Sparks - Preseason all-CAA team Jessica Barndt and Lauren Wilson - Honorable mentions
Softball Baseball
Paul Wyatt - Preseason all-CAA Team Shelley Klaes-Bawcombe - Virginia Coach of the Year Casey Ancarrow - Named to two All-American teams Mary Kate Lomady - Named to 2nd Team All-South Cally Chakriah - Named to 2nd Team All-South
Jake Lowery - Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Player of the Year, National Hitter of the Year, Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) Player of the Year, Coleman-Company - Johnny Bench Award
Sarah Mooney - Diamond Sports Catcher of the Year, National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-American Team and All-Region Team Ashley Burnham - VaSID All-State Team Jasmine Butler - VaSID All-State Team Caitlin Sandy - VaSID 2nd Team All-State
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top-tier runner is incredibly difficult on one’s own, so Nobles avoided training by herself during the summer. “There are always people to run with,” Nobles said. “Everybody has people from their high school so we pretty much, all have people to run with.” She also stressed the importance of diet and sleep schedule. “I know, personally, I was trying to eat well and
get enough sleep because in order to train well you have to do all that,” Nobles said. “All year, that stuff is really important.” Nobles, an interdisciplinary liberal studies major, has earned a number of academic accolades in addition to her success in running. She has consistently made President’s List throughout her college career. She also earned a JMU Athletic Director Scholar Athlete Award for her academic achievement. Nobles finds that running helps her schoolwork as she has to manage her time effectively.
This season the team lost an important component. Parris, last year’s top runner, graduated in the spring. Nobles said there was no doubt losing Parris was hard, but she is confident in her own ability and the ability of her team to fill that hole by dropping time and creating a pack of runners who can score well in every meet. Pack-running is an issue Rinker, Nobles and Zozos all stressed. To do well, all of the scorers will need to push each other in races to stay together and place high as a group, instead of relying on one or two superstars.
“I think the whole team dynamic has changed,” Nobles said. But with the level of competition so high, the team will drive each other to improve and progress toward nationals. After the JMU Open Invitational, the cross-country team will travel to Notre Dame on Sept. for its first chance at earning points for the NCAA championship. CONTACT Scott Nickley at nicklesf@dukes.jmu.edu.
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thinks the win against the Hokies was great to boost fan interest and took the JMU program to another level, Matthews considers the Blacks., game a thing of the past. Matthews said at Monday’s press conference that while many of his players enjoy playing Division I-A teams, he has no interest whatsoever in scheduling I-A teams in the future. “How many years have I been here? I’ve told them times, I don’t want to play these games,” Matthews said. “If they had asked me five minutes after the Virginia Tech game last year I would have told them I don’t want to play a Division I game. I have no interest in playing them. Zero.” But Matthews wasn’t granted his wish, as the Dukes will play Big East powerhouse West Virginia University at FedEx Field on Sept. , . Starting junior quarterback Justin Thorpe, who sat out almost all of last season with a knee injury, is expected to get the majority of snaps behind center on Saturday. Thorpe believes this year’s team is talented and poised for success. “We’re pretty set on offense,” Thorpe said. “We know what we can do. We’re just going out there trying to execute.” Matthews mentioned it’s likely that backup quarterback Jace Edwards, a redshirt freshman, will get some playing time. “I think Jace will probably get some turns Saturday and a couple of possessions,” Matthews said. “It’s early in the
season, and that is a good time to get Jace some repetitions out there in the game Saturday, but you never know how the game is going to go.” On offense, the Dukes will rely heavily on starting sophomore running back Dae’Quan Scott, who played well last season in the wildcat formation in wins over William & Mary and Maine. Matthews is still unsure as to who will fill in the backup running back position behind Scott. Both Jordan Anderson and Jauan Latney will likely receive playing time at running back on Saturday. JMU will be without starting defensive tackle Nick Emmons, who suffered an injury in practice Monday. With Emmons sidelined, either junior Sean O’Neill or senior Lamar Middleton will get the nod at defensive tackle. O’Neill sat out Tuesday’s practice with a slight knee injury, and his status remains uncertain. “Nick Emmons is out for Saturday,” Matthews said. “Dae’Quan actually stumbled into him by accident [Monday] and injured him. He should be fine, but he is going to miss a week or two.” The Dukes are often praised for their solid defensive core, which will be necessary to stop a high-caliber ACC offense such as the Tar Heels. Matthews has his defense prepare by practicing against formations similar to those the Tar Heels run. “It was really the second day [of practice] where we totally went against North Carolina’s offenses and defenses,” Matthews said. “Certainly you are going to have some mistakes, and we did as expected, but otherwise
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I was very pleased with the defense.” On offense, Matthews praised senior center Roane Babington. “We think Roane Babington is a top candidate for the Rimington award as the top center in the nation,” Matthews said. The Dukes will be taking two true freshmen to play on Saturday. Wide receiver DeAndre Smith and defensive end Sage Harold will suit up against the Tar Heels. The outcome on Saturday could come down to how the Dukes are able to pressure North Carolina quarterback Bryn Renner and running back Ryan Houston. “They have a lot of playmakers and their O-line is big up front, and I think we have a solid D-line that can go out there and play with them,” Nelson said. “So, hopefully, we will go out there and fight for four quarters, and I think we will be all right.” But the Dukes will be playing against a team with a new head coach. Former coach Butch Davis was fired on July as a result of numerous infractions of academic integrity in the program. Davis’ firing came just eight days before the start of training camp. The Tar Heels are now under the direction of interim head coach Everett Withers, a Charlotte, N.C., native, who has spent the last three seasons as defensive coordinator and secondary coach. The : p.m. game will be televised on ESPN.com and on ESPN Gameplan with certain TV packages.
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